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Casio EXILIM EX-FC150 User Manual

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• Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User's Guide.
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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    Digital Camera User’s Guide Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product. • Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’s Guide. • Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference. • For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the official EXILIM...

  • Page 2: Unpacking

    Unpacking As you unpack your camera, check to make sure that all items shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer. Digital camera * The shape of the power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.

  • Page 3: Read This First

    CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. is forbidden under copyright laws. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages or lost profits suffered by you or any third party due to the use or malfunction of this product.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    What is a digital camera? ........14 What you can do with your CASIO camera ......15 First, charge the battery prior to use..
  • Page 5 Recording Movies To record a movie ..........57 Audio.
  • Page 6 Turning on Image Review ....... (Review) . . . 98 Using Icon Help .
  • Page 7 Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number of Copies........127 Using the Camera with a Computer Things you can do using a computer...
  • Page 8 Using the On-screen Histogram to Check Exposure ..(+Histogram) . 161 How to Use the Histogram ........162 Appendix Precautions during Use .

  • Page 9: General Guide

    General Guide The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained. . Camera Front 1 234 Zoom controller (pages 25, 46, 108) Shutter button (page 25) Flash (page 44) [ON/OFF] (Power) (page 23) Front lamp (pages 91, 94) Strap hole (page 2) Lens Microphone (page 58)

  • Page 10: Charger Unit

    Bottom Charger Unit Battery/memory card slots (pages 17, 21, 171, 172) Tripod hole Use this hole when attaching to a tripod. Speaker Contacts [CHARGE] Lamp AC jack...

  • Page 11: Monitor Screen Contents

    Monitor Screen Contents 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.

  • Page 12: Movie Recording

    . Movie Recording . Snapshot Viewing Recording mode (page 57) Audio recording disabled (page 60) Remaining movie memory capacity (page 57) Movie recording time (page 57) Movie recording in progress (page 57) Movie quality (HD/STD movie) (pages 57, 60)/ Recording speed (high speed movie) (page 60) File type Protect indicator (page 119) Snapshot image size (page 35)

  • Page 13: Movie Playback

    . Movie Playback 1 3 4 . CS Image Viewing No audio data available File type Protect indicator (page 119) Folder name/file name (page 149) Movie recording time (page 103) Movie quality/speed (pages 57, 60, 60) YouTube (page 64) Date/time (page 156) Battery level indicator (page 18) Current image number/number of images in the group (page 104)

  • Page 14: Quick Start Basics

    Quick Start Basics What is a digital camera? A digital camera stores images on a memory card, so you can record and delete them a countless number of times. Record Delete Play You can use the images you record in a variety of different ways.

  • Page 15: What You Can Do With Your Casio Camera

    What you can do with your CASIO camera Your CASIO camera is packed with a powerful selection of features and functions to make recording of digital images easier, including the following three main functions. High Speed CS/Prerecord CS Now you can shoot up to 30 continuous high- resolution images at the amazing speed of 40 images per second (maximum).

  • Page 16: First, Charge The Battery Prior To Use

    Note that the battery of a newly purchased camera is not charged. Perform the steps under “To charge the battery” to bring the battery to a full charge. • Your camera requires a special CASIO rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40) for power. Never try to use any other type of battery.

  • Page 17: To Load The Battery

    Other Charging Precautions • Use the special charger (BC-31L) to charge the special lithium ion battery (NP-40). Never use any other type of charger device. Attempting to use a different charger can result in unexpected accident. • A battery that is still warm due to normal use may not charge fully. Give the battery time to cool before charging it.
  • Page 18 Close the battery cover. • For information about how to replace the battery, see page 171. Checking Remaining Battery Power As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates remaining power as shown below. Remaining Power Battery Indicator Indicator Color indicates battery power is low.

  • Page 19: Configuring Basic Settings The First Time You Turn On The Camera

    Configuring Basic Settings the First Time You Turn On the Camera The first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen appears for configuring the display language, date, and time settings. Failure to set the date and time correctly will cause the wrong date and time data to be recorded with images.

  • Page 20: Preparing A Memory Card

    Ultra High Speed Type SD memory card is recommended. Note, however that CASIO makes no guarantees about the operation of any Ultra High Speed Type SD memory card used with this camera.

  • Page 21: To Load A Memory Card

    (page 20) into the memory card slot. • Should water or any foreign object ever get into the card slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove the battery, and contact your retailer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.

  • Page 22: To Format (Initialize) A New Memory Card

    To format (initialize) a new memory card You need to format a new memory card before using it for the first time. Turn on the camera and press [MENU]. On the “Set Up” tab, select “Format” and then press [6]. Use [8] and [2] to select “Format”...

  • Page 23: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off To turn power on To enter the REC mode, press [ON/OFF] (Power) or [r] (REC). To enter the PLAY mode, press [p] (PLAY). The back lamp will light (green) momentarily and the camera will turn on. If you are entering the REC mode, the lens will extend from the camera at this time.

  • Page 24: Holding The Camera Correctly

    Holding the Camera Correctly 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 below, and keep it still by pressing your arms firmly against your sides as you shoot.

  • Page 25: To Shoot A Snapshot

    To shoot a snapshot The following procedure describes how to shoot a single snapshot. For information about shooting a series of shots (Continuous Shutter), see page 49. Press [r] (REC) to turn on the camera. Press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the top option in the control panel (Exposure mode).
  • Page 26 Half-press the shutter button to focus the image. When focus is complete, the camera will beep, the back lamp will light green, and the focus frame will turn green. • If the current aperture, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, or Auto Exposure is not correct, the setting will turn orange when you half-press the shutter button.

  • Page 27: Using Quick Shutter

    Shooting a Movie Press [0] (Movie) to start movie recording. Press [0] (Movie) again to stop movie recording. See the following pages for details. Standard movie (STD movie): page 57 High-definition movie (HD movie): page 60 High speed movie (HS movie): page 60 .

  • Page 28: Viewing Snapshots

    Viewing Snapshots Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s monitor screen. • For information about how to play back movies, see page 103. • For information about images recorded using continuous shutter (CS), see page 104. Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode.

  • Page 29: Deleting Images

    Deleting Images If memory becomes full, you can delete images you no longer need in order to free up storage and record more images. IMPORTANT! • Remember that a file (image) delete operation cannot be undone. • For information about images recorded using continuous shutter (CS), see page 105.

  • Page 30: Snapshot Shooting Precautions

    Snapshot Shooting Precautions Operation • Never open the battery cover while the back lamp is flashing green. Doing so can result in the image you just shot being saved incorrectly, damage to other images stored in memory, malfunction of the camera, etc. •...

  • Page 31: Auto Focus Restrictions

    Auto Focus Restrictions • Any of the following can make proper focus impossible. – Solid color wall or other very low contrast subject – Strongly back lit subject – Very shiny subject – Blinds or other subject with a repeating horizontal pattern –...

  • Page 32: Snapshot Tutorial

    Snapshot Tutorial Using the Control Panel The control panel can be used to configure camera settings. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the setting you want to change. This will select one of the control panel icons and display its settings.* Exposure mode (page 33) Image size/Quality* ISO sensitivity (page 39)

  • Page 33: Selecting The Exposure Mode

    Selecting the Exposure Mode Your camera has a variety of different exposure modes. Before shooting an image, select the exposure mode that suits the type of subject you are shooting. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the top option in the control panel (Exposure mode).
  • Page 34 S S (Shutter Speed Priority) mode In this mode, you select the shutter speed and other settings are adjusted accordingly. Press [SET] to open the control panel. Use [8] and [2] to open the fifth control panel option from the top (shutter speed, EV Shift). Use [8] and [2] to select the shutter speed setting, and then use [4] and [6] to change it.

  • Page 35: Changing The Image Size

    Changing the Image Size (Size) . Pixels A digital camera image is a collection of small dots called “pixels”. The more pixels there are in an image, the more detail there will be. However, you generally can do with fewer...
  • Page 36 Image Size Selection Tips Note that larger images have more pixels, so they take up more memory space. More detail, but takes up more memory. Best Large Number when you plan to print large-size prints (such of Pixels as A3 size). Small Number Less detail, but takes up less memory.
  • Page 37 . To select the image size In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the second control panel option (Image Size). Use [4] and [6] to select an image size and then press [SET]. Suggested Print Image Size Size and (Pixels)
  • Page 38 • The initial factory default image size setting is 10M (10 million pixels). • Selecting “3:2” records images with an aspect ratio of 3:2, which matches the standard aspect ratio of print paper. • The letters “HDTV” stand for “High Definition Television”. An HDTV screen has an aspect ratio of 16:9, which makes them wider than the usual 4:3 aspect ratio of television screens of the past.

  • Page 39: Specifying Iso Sensitivity

    Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO) ISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the third control panel option from the top (ISO Sensitivity). Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. AUTO Adjusts sensitivity automatically according to conditions Lower...

  • Page 40: Adjusting White Balance

    Adjusting White Balance (White Balance) 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. In the REC mode, press [SET].

  • Page 41: Correcting Image Brightness

    • When “‡ Auto WB” is selected for the white balance setting, the camera automatically determines the white point of the subject. Certain subject colors and light source conditions can cause problems when the camera tries to determine the white point, which makes proper white balance adjustment impossible.

  • Page 42: Shooting With Slow Motion View

    Shooting with Slow Motion View When you press [SLOW] (Slow Motion View), the camera will start to pre-record images continually in a buffer and play them back at slow speed. Up to three seconds worth of pre-recorded images are in the buffer.

  • Page 43: Shutter Button

    When the pre-recorded image you want to save is displayed, press the shutter button. This will store the displayed image as a snapshot and exit Show Motion View. To exit Slow Motion View without saving any image, press [SLOW]. NOTE •...

  • Page 44: Using Flash

    Using Flash (Flash) In the REC mode, press [2] ( once. Use [4] and [6] to select the flash setting you want and then press [SET]. Auto Flash > Flash Off Flash On < Red Eye ¥ Reduction Press the shutter button to shoot. Back lamp Flashes red while the flash is charging to indicate that image recording is disabled.
  • Page 45 NOTE • Take care so your fingers 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 189) depends on operating conditions (battery condition, ambient temperature, etc.).

  • Page 46: Changing The Control Panel Date/Time Style

    Changing the Control Panel Date/Time Style In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the bottom control panel option (Date/Time). You can use [4] and [6] to select date or time display. NOTE • You can select either of two display styles (page 156) for the date: Month/Day or Day/Month.

  • Page 47: Optical Zoom/Digital Zoom Switch Point

    NOTE • The higher the digital zoom factor, the coarser the recorded image. Note that the camera also has a function that lets you record using digital zoom without image deterioration (page 48). • Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against image blur due to camera movement when shooting with telephoto.
  • Page 48 Undeteriorated digital zoom Undeteriorated image quality range Optical/digital zoom switch point 5X optical zoom point • The deterioration point depends on the current image size setting (page 35). The smaller the image size setting, the higher the zoom factor you can use before reaching the image deterioration point.

  • Page 49: Using Continuous Shutter

    Using Continuous Shutter Pressing Õ (Continuous Shutter) toggles between the Continuous Shutter mode and the Single Shot mode (page 25). Using Normal-speed Continuous Shutter The number of consecutive images you can shoot is theoretically unlimited, as long as there is memory available to store them. Also note that the maximum shooting speed of Normal Speed CS is limited by the type of memory card you are using and the camera setup.

  • Page 50: Using High Speed Cs And Prerecord Cs

    IMPORTANT! • Combining Normal Speed CS images into a CS group (page 104) manually on the playback screen is not supported. • You cannot specify the number of images shot per second (fps) with Normal Speed • The number of images per second (fps) of Normal Speed CS varies slightly depending on the type of memory card you are using and its current condition (remaining capacity, fragmentation state, etc.).
  • Page 51 • You can specify 5, 10, 20, or 30 as the maximum number of shots for each continuous shutter operation. • You can specify anywhere from 0.75 seconds up to 30 seconds as the continuous shutter shooting time, which is the amount of time of the pre-record buffer plus the amount of time that continuous shutter recording is performed after the shutter button is pressed all the way.
  • Page 52 Use [4] and [6] to select the continuous shutter (CS) speed you want and then press [SET]. The camera determines the CS speed by determining the AUTO surrounding light level and automatically configuring a speed that prevents underexposure. Enables specification of the number of CS images recorded per 1 to 40 fps second.
  • Page 53 Half-press the shutter button. This will cause the camera to start pre-recording images. • The camera will not emit a shutter sound when you half-press the shutter button while Prerecord CS is selected. • If you release the half-pressed shutter button before pressing it the rest of the way down, all of the pre-recorded images currently in the buffer will be deleted.

  • Page 54: Specifying The Method For Saving Continuous Shutter Images

    Specifying the Method for Saving Continuous Shutter Images Use the procedure below to specify how images should be saved after a High Speed CS operation. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Use [4] and [6] to select the “REC” tab. Use [8] and [2] to select “Save CS Images”, and then press [6].
  • Page 55 Select & Save After continuous shutter shooting is finished, the shot images are played back at slow speed so you can select the images you want to save. • When shooting with Prerecord CS, the first image saved when you press the shutter all the way is indicated by an “S”...

  • Page 56: Continuous Shutter Precautions

    Continuous Shutter Precautions • If there is not enough available capacity on the memory card, you may not be able to record the number of CS images indicated on the monitor screen. Make sure your memory card has sufficient remaining capacity before shooting with using continuous shutter.

  • Page 57: Recording Movies

    Recording Movies To record a movie The following procedure explains how to record a standard (STD) movie. See the pages indicated below for more information about movies. High-definition movie (HD movie): page 60 High speed movie (HS movie): page 60 In the REC mode, set the movie mode switch to ³...

  • Page 58: Audio

    Shooting with BEST SHOT With BEST SHOT (page 66), you can select the sample scene that matches the type of movie you are trying to shoot and the camera will change its setup accordingly, for beautiful movies every time. Selecting the “Natural Green” BEST SHOT scene, for example, will shot images with vivid green trees and grass.
  • Page 59 In order to avoid problems such as these, use of an Ultra High Speed Type SD memory card is recommended. Note, however that CASIO makes no guarantees about the operation of any Ultra High Speed Type SD memory card used with this camera.

  • Page 60: Recording A High-Definition Movie

    Recording a High-definition Movie This camera supports recording of high-definition (HD) movies. The aspect ratio of an HD movie is 16:9, the image size is 1280 Image quality and image size settings cannot be changed. In the REC mode, set the movie mode switch to ³ (HD/STD). Press [MENU].
  • Page 61 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. Frame Rate 120 fps 240 fps 420 fps 1000 fps 30-120 fps 30-240 fps...

  • Page 62: Using Prerecord Movie

    Using Prerecord Movie (Prerecord (Movie)) With this feature, the camera pre-records up to five seconds of whatever is happening in front of the lens in a buffer that is continually updated. Pressing [0] saves the pre-recorded action (buffer contents) followed by real-time recording. Real-time recording continues until you stop it.
  • Page 63 . To shoot a Prerecord Movie After using the above procedure to set up the camera for Prerecord Movie, point the camera at the subject. When you are ready to record, press [0]. This will save the approximately five seconds of action that was prerecorded in the buffer before you pressed [0] (two seconds if you are using high speed movie) and start real-time recording.

  • Page 64: Recording A Movie For Youtube

    Record the movie. The movie file will be stored in a camera folder named “100YOUTB”. • Installing YouTube Uploader for CASIO from the CD-ROM that comes with your camera simplifies uploading of movie files you recorded with the “For YouTube” scene to YouTube (page 139).

  • Page 65: Shooting A Snapshot While Shooting A Movie

    Shooting a Snapshot while Shooting a Movie While a movie is being recorded, press the shutter button. Movie recording continues after the snapshot is recorded. NOTE • You can shoot up to 10 snapshots per movie. The number of snapshots is also limited by the amount of free space available on the memory card.

  • Page 66: Using Best Shot

    Using BEST SHOT What is 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 setup of the camera, simply find the scene that matches what you are trying to achieve, and the camera sets up for it automatically.
  • Page 67 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 procedure from step 1.
  • Page 68 . BEST SHOT Precautions • BEST SHOT scene images were not shot using this camera. • 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 camera settings that are configured after you select a BEST SHOT scene.

  • Page 69: Creating Your Own Best Shot Setups

    Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setups You can save up to 999 camera setups as user BEST SHOT scenes for instant recall whenever you need them. On the BEST SHOT scene menu, select the scene named BEST SHOT (Register User Scene). Use [4] and [6] to select the snapshot whose setup you want to save.

  • Page 70: Shooting With High Speed Night Scene

    Shooting with High Speed Night Scene (High Speed Night Scene/High Speed Night Scene and Portrait) With High Speed Night Scene and High Speed Night Scene and Portrait, the camera detects automatically whether it is being hand-held or on a tripod. If the camera detects it is being hand-held, pressing the shutter button will record a series of images and combine them in a way that minimizes image blur due to low light conditions.

  • Page 71: Shooting With High Speed Anti Shake

    Shooting with High Speed Anti Shake (High Speed Anti Shake) When you press the shutter button while High Speed Anti Shake is enabled, the camera records multiple images and automatically combines 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 shooting with optical anti shake does not produce the desired results.

  • Page 72: Digitally Correcting For Overexposure And Underexposure

    Digitally Correcting for Overexposure and Underexposure (High Speed Lighting) This BEST SHOT scene shoots a series of CS images using different exposure settings and combines them into a final image to correct for overexposure or underexposure of subjects of differing brightness. In the REC mode, press [BS].

  • Page 73: Configuring The Camera To Help You Better Time Your Shots

    Configuring the Camera to Help You Better Time Your Shots (Lag Correction) There always is some unavoidable time lag between the point you press the shutter button and the point that the image is actually recorded. The “Lag Correction” feature lets you configure the camera to lessen or even eliminate this lag to help you better time your shots and get exactly the moment you want.
  • Page 74 Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the pre-recorded images on the monitor screen. Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the pre-recorded images. Each image appears, along with an indication of the timing when it was pre-recorded. –0.4 sec. –0.3 sec.

  • Page 75: Isolating Moving Subjects

    Isolating Moving Subjects (Multi-motion image) Multi-motion image can be used to isolate a moving subject within a series of multiple images and place them against a stationary background. Use a tripod or some other means to make sure that the camera is not moving or shaking when shooting with Multi-motion image.
  • Page 76 • Shooting with “Multi-motion Image” assumes that the subject is moving and changing positions. Trying to use it to shoot a subject that is moving while maintaining the same location (such as a golf swing, a baseball swing, etc.) will cause an error message to appear on the monitor screen and failure of image recording, or will produce an image in which the shots of the subject are arranged incorrectly.

  • Page 77: Shooting With Priority On Subject Faces

    Shooting with Priority on Subject Faces (High Speed Best Selection) 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). In the REC mode, press [BS].

  • Page 78: Shooting An Image In Accordance With Subject Movement

    Shooting an Image in Accordance with Subject Movement (Move Out CS/Move In CS) You can use these features to shoot an image automatically whenever the subject moves into or moves out of a frame on the monitor screen. You also can configure the camera to record images of what happened immediately before and after the subject moves.
  • Page 79 Use [4] and [6] to select the continuous shutter (CS) speed you want and then press [SET]. The camera measures light levels and configures the fastest AUTO possible CS speed setting automatically. Enables specification of the number of CS images recorded per 1 to 40 fps second.
  • Page 80 Use [8] and [2] to select the bottom control panel option (Trigger Sense). Use [4] and [6] to select the subject movement sensitivity, and then press [SET]. • You can select any one of three sensitivity levels: “High”, “Normal”, or “Low”. •...
  • Page 81 Image recording will continue until the end of the recording time is reached. • While the camera is in Move Out CS recording standby, you can cancel standby by pressing the shutter button all the way down. You then will be able to shoot images normally.
  • Page 82 Save the CS images (page 54). NOTE • To cancel this BEST SHOT scene and enter the Continuous Shutter mode, press Õ (Continuous Shutter). • With this BEST SHOT scene, the flash setting automatically becomes ? (Flash Off). • Shooting with this BEST SHOT scene makes the shooting range narrower than normal.

  • Page 83: Using The Situation-Specific Cs Scenes

    Using the Situation-specific CS Scenes The High Speed CS capabilities provide you with a variety of BEST SHOT options to suite exactly 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 according to the BEST SHOT scene you are using.
  • Page 84 Half-press and hold the shutter button to start pre-recording of images. A preset number of images are pre-recorded. The pre-recorded images are continually updated until you full-press the shutter button. • If you release the half-pressed shutter button before pressing it the rest of the way down, all of the pre-recorded images currently in the buffer will be deleted.

  • Page 85: Using The Situation-Specific High Speed Movie Scenes

    Using the Situation-specific High Speed Movie Scenes The High Speed Movie capabilities of the camera provide you with a variety of BEST SHOT options to suite exactly the type of image you are trying to record. In the REC mode, press [BS]. Select the BEST SHOT scene you want to use and then press [SET].

  • Page 86: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings. Using On-screen Menus . Example Menu Screen Operation Press [MENU] to display the menu screen. • Menu contents are different in the REC mode and PLAY mode. Example: REC mode menu Menu Screen Operation Buttons Selects tabs.
  • Page 87 Use [8] and [2] to select the menu item you want, and then press [6]. Use [8] and [2] to change the setting. After the setting is the way you want, press [SET]. • Pressing [4] registers the selected setting and returns to the menu.

  • Page 88: Rec Mode Settings

    REC Mode Settings (REC) Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Focus Settings Type of Shot Q Auto General Focus recording ´ Close ups Macro Shooting with a E Pan relatively wide Focus focus range Scenery and other distant...
  • Page 89 To focus with manual focus On the monitor screen, compose the image so the subject you want to focus on is within the yellow boundary. Watching the image on the monitor screen use [4] and [6] to adjust focus. • At this time the image that is within the boundary will enlarge and fill the monitor screen, which aids in focusing.
  • Page 90 Using Focus Lock “Focus lock” is a technique you 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 lock, select “U Spot” or “O Tracking” for the Auto Focus area (page 93).

  • Page 91: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-timer (Self-timer) Procedure [r] (REC) *[MENU] * REC Tab * Self-timer With the Self-timer, pressing the shutter button starts a timer. The shutter is released and the image is shot after a fixed amount of time. 10 sec 10-second Self-timer „...

  • Page 92: Reducing The Effects Of Camera And Subject Movement

    Reducing the Effects of Camera and Subject Movement (Anti Shake) 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 moving subject using telephoto, when shooting a fast-moving subject, or when shooting under dim lighting conditions.

  • Page 93: Specifying The Auto Focus Area

    Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * AF Area You can use the following procedure to change the Auto Focus metering area for shooting snapshots. • When recording movies, the AF metering area is always “ U Spot”. This mode takes readings of a small area in the center of the image.

  • Page 94: Using The Auto Focus Assist Light

    Using the Auto Focus Assist Light (AF Assist Light) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * AF Assist Light Half-pressing the shutter button while this setting is selected causes the front lamp to light, which provides illumination for focusing in areas where lighting is dim.

  • Page 95: Shooting With Continuous Auto Focus

    Tips for Best Face Detection Results • The camera performs center focus if it cannot detect a face. • Always make sure that Auto Focus (AF) is selected as the focus mode when shooting with face detection. • Detection of the following types of faces is not supported. –...

  • Page 96: Changing The Continuous Shutter Mode

    Changing the Continuous Shutter Mode (CS) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * CS Perform the following steps to change the continuous shutter mode. High Speed CS Š Enables shooting of up to 30 continuous shutter images at faster speeds than Normal Speed CS.

  • Page 97: Assigning Functions To The [4] And [6] Keys

    Assigning Functions to the [4] and [6] Keys (L/R Key) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * L/R Key You can assign one of the four functions listed below to the [4] and [6] keys. Setting [4]/[6] key operation Selecting a Focus Mode (page 88) •...

  • Page 98: Displaying The On-Screen Grid

    Displaying the On-screen Grid (Grid) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Grid The on-screen grid can be displayed on the REC mode monitor screen for easy vertical and horizontal alignment when composing images. Turning on Image Review (Review) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Review While Review is turned on, the camera will display a image for about one second...

  • Page 99: Configuring Power On Default Settings

    Configuring Power On Default Settings (Memory) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Memory This setting lets you specify which camera settings 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, you should enable the setting’s memory.

  • Page 100: Image Quality Settings

    Image Quality Settings (Quality) Specifying Snapshot Image Quality (T Quality (Snapshot)) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * T Quality (Snapshot) Fine Gives image quality priority Normal Normal Economy Gives the number of images priority • The “Fine” setting helps to bring out details when shooting dense tree branches or leaves, a complex pattern, etc.

  • Page 101: Setting The High Speed Movie Frame Rate

    Setting the High Speed Movie Frame Rate (HS » Speed) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * HS » Speed See page 60 for details. Specifying the Metering Mode (Metering) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Metering The metering mode determines what part of the subject is metered for exposure.

  • Page 102: Specifying Flash Intensity

    Specifying Flash Intensity (Flash Intensity) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Flash Intensity You can specify flash intensity to one of five levels from +2 (brightest flash) to –2 (least bright flash). • Flash intensity may not change when the subject is too far away or too close. Using Built-in Color Filters (Color Filter) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Color Filter...

  • Page 103: Viewing Snapshots And Movies

    Viewing Snapshots and Movies Viewing Snapshots See page 28 for the procedure for viewing snapshots. Viewing a Movie Press [p] (PLAY) and then use [4] and [6] to display the movie you want to view. Press [SET] to start playback. Movie Playback Controls [4] [6] (Playback in progress.) Fast forward/fast...

  • Page 104: Viewing Continuous Shutter Images

    Viewing Continuous Shutter Images Each time you perform a continuous shutter (CS) operation, the camera creates a CS group that includes all of the images for that particular CS session. You can use the following procedure to play back the images in a particular CS group. Press [p] (PLAY) and then use [4] and [6] to display the CS group whose images you want to view.

  • Page 105: Deleting Continuous Shutter Images

    The following are operations that are supported after you press [SET] to start image playback. During playback, changes the playback direction and playback speed. While playback is paused, scrolls forward or back. [4] [6] • Playback speed cannot be adjusted while the displayed image is zoomed.

  • Page 106: Dividing Up A Cs Group

    . Deleting All Files in a CS Group While CS image playback is in progress or paused (toggle by pressing [SET]), press [2]. This will display the “CS Frame Edit” menu. Use [8] and [2] to select “Delete” and then press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select “Del Group Images”...

  • Page 107: Copying A Cs Group Image

    . Dividing Up All CS Groups IMPORTANT! • Once a CS group is divided, it cannot be regrouped. While a CS group is displayed or while the images of a CS group are scrolling on the monitor screen, press [MENU]. Use [4] and [6] to select the “PLAY”...

  • Page 108: Zooming An On-Screen Image

    Zooming an On-screen Image In the PLAY mode, use [4] and [6] to scroll through the images until the one you want is displayed. Slide the zoom controller towards z ([) to zoom. You can use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to scroll the zoomed image on the monitor screen.

  • Page 109: Viewing Snapshots And Movies On A Tv Screen

    Viewing Snapshots and Movies on a TV Screen Use the AV cable that comes with the camera to connect it to the TV. Yellow Video Audio AUDIO IN jack (white) VIDEO IN jack (yellow) Terminal cover • Make sure that you insert the cable connector into the USB/AV port until you feel it click securely into place.
  • Page 110 Now you can display images and play back movies as you normally do. IMPORTANT! • Output to a TV is not supported while the camera is in the REC mode. • When the camera is connected to a TV for movie playback, only movie images are displayed on the TV screen.

  • Page 111: 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. For information about menu operations, see page 86. Playing a Slideshow on the Camera (Slideshow) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Slideshow Start Starts the slideshow Images...
  • Page 112 Effect Select the effect you want. Pattern 1 to 5: Plays background music and applies an image change effect. • Patterns 2 through 4 have different background music, but they all use the same image change effect. • Pattern 5 can be used for playback of snapshots only (except for those that are part of a CS group), and the “Interval”...

  • Page 113: Transferring Music From Your Computer To Camera Memory

    Transferring Music from Your Computer to Camera Memory You can replace the built-in slideshow background music with other music from your computer. Supported File Types: • PCM format (16-bit, monaural) WAV files • Sampling Frequencies: 11.025 kHz/22.05 kHz/44.1 kHz Even if a file is recorded in stereo, playback will be monaural. Number of Files: 9 File names: SSBGM001.WAV to SSBGM009.WAV •...

  • Page 114: Creating A Snapshot Of Movie Frames

    Double-click the “SSBGM” folder you created and copy the background music file to it. • See the user documentation that comes with your computer for information about moving, copying, and deleting files. • If there are background music files both in built-in memory and on the memory card loaded in the camera, the files on the memory card take priority.

  • Page 115: Editing A Movie On The Camera

    Editing a Movie on the Camera (Movie Editing) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Movie Screen of Movie to be Edited * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Movie Editing The Movie Editing feature lets you use one of the following procedures to edit out a specific part of a movie.
  • Page 116 Press [2] to display the editing menu and specify one or two cut points. (To-Point Cut) (Point-To-Point Cut) ¡ (From-Point Cut) Use [8] and [2] to select “Yes” and then press [SET]. The selected cut operation will take considerable time to complete. Don’t try to perform any camera operation until the “Busy...

  • Page 117: Adjusting White Balance

    Adjusting White Balance (White Balance) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * White Balance You can use the white balance setting to select a light source type for a recorded image, which will affect the colors of the image. Daylight Outdoors, fair weather ¤...

  • Page 118: Adjusting The Brightness Of An Existing Snapshot

    Adjusting the Brightness of an Existing Snapshot (Brightness) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Brightness You can select one of five brightness levels, from +2 (brightest) to –2 (least bright). NOTE • The original snapshot is retained in memory and not deleted. •...

  • Page 119: Protecting A File Against Deletion

    Protecting a File Against Deletion (Protect) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Protect Protects specific files. Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the files until the one you want to protect is displayed. Use [8] and [2] to select “On” and then press [SET].
  • Page 120 Use [4] and [6] to scroll through images until one you want to protect is displayed. Use [8] and [2] to select “On” and then press [SET]. This will protect the image and display the › icon. • To unprotect an image, select “Off” in step 4 and then press [SET]. After you are finished, select “Cancel”...

  • Page 121: Rotating An Image

    Rotating an Image (Rotation) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Rotation Use [8] and [2] to select “Rotation” and then press [SET]. Each press of [SET] will rotate the displayed image 90 degrees left. When the displayed image is at the orientation you want, press [MENU].

  • Page 122: Cropping A Snapshot

    Cropping a Snapshot (Trimming) 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.

  • Page 123: Dividing Up A Continuous Shutter Group

    Dividing Up a Continuous Shutter Group (Divide Group) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Divide Group See page 106 for details. Combining CS Images into a Single Still Image (CS Multi Print) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Display CS group. * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * CS Multi Print Use [8] and [2] to select “Create”.

  • Page 124: Printing

    Printing Printing Snapshots Professional Print Service You can take a memory card that contains the images you want to print to a professional print service and have them printed. Printing on a Home Printer Printing Images on a Printer with Memory Card Slot You can use a printer equipped with a memory card slot to print images directly from a memory card.

  • Page 125: Connecting The Camera To A Printer

    . Connecting the Camera to a Printer Use the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to connect the camera to your printer’s USB port. Large connector USB port Terminal cover • The camera does not draw power over the USB cable. Check the battery level before connecting and make sure it is not too low.
  • Page 126 . To print Turn on the printer and load paper. Turn on the camera. This will display the print menu screen. Use [8] and [2] to select “Paper Size”, and then press [6]. Use [8] and [2] to select a paper size and then press [SET]. •...

  • Page 127: Using Dpof To Specify Images To Be Printed And The Number Of Copies

    Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number of Copies . Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) DPOF is a standard that allows you to include image type, number of copy, and time stamp on/off information on the memory card with the images. After configuring settings, you can use the memory card to print on a home printer that supports DPOF or take the memory card to a professional print service.
  • Page 128 . Configuring the Same DPOF Settings for All the Images Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * DPOF Printing * All images Use [8] and [2] to specify the number of copies. You can specify a value up to 99. Specify 00 if you do not want to print the image. •...
  • Page 129 Use [8] and [2] to specify the number of copies. You can specify a value up to 99. Specify 00 if you do not want to print the image. • If you want to include the date in the images, press [BS] to select “On” for date stamping.

  • Page 130: Date Stamping

    DPOF settings are not cleared automatically after printing is complete. The next DPOF print operation you execute will be performed using the last DPOF settings you configured for the images. To clear DPOF settings, specify “00” for the number of copies of all images. Tell your print service about your DPOF settings! If you take a memory card to a professional print service, be sure to tell them that it includes DPOF settings for the images to be printed and the number of copies.
  • Page 131 . Standards Supported by the Camera • PictBridge This is a standard of the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge, and perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls.

  • Page 132: Using The Camera With A Computer

    Using the Camera with a Computer Things you can do using a computer... You can perform the operations described below while the camera is connected to a computer. Save images to a computer and view them there Transfer images stored on your computer to camera memory Play back and edit...

  • Page 133: Using The Camera With A Windows Computer

    View the User’s Vista / XP (SP2/SP3) / Guide 2000 (SP4) YouTube Uploader for CASIO and Photo Transport will not run under 64-bit versions of Windows OS. Install this software: Installation not required. Installation not required. • Windows Media Player,...

  • Page 134: Viewing And Storing Images On A Computer

    . Computer System Requirements for Bundled Software Computer system requirements are different for each of the applications. See the “Read me” file that comes with each application for details. Information about computer system requirements also can be found under “Computer System Requirements for Bundled Software”...
  • Page 135 Turn off the camera and then use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect it to your computer. USB port Large connector Terminal cover • The camera does not draw power over the USB cable. Check the battery level before connecting and make sure it is not too low.
  • Page 136 Double-click “Removable Disk”. • Your computer recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or built-in memory if there is no card) as a removable disk. Right-click the “DCIM” folder. On the shortcut menu that appears, click “Copy”. Windows 7/Vista users: Click “Start” and then “Documents”. Windows XP users: Click “Start”...
  • Page 137 . To view images you copied to your computer Double-click the copied “DCIM” folder to open it. Double-click the folder that contains the images you want to view. Double-click the image file you want to view. • For information about file names, see “Memory Folder Structure” on page 150. •...

  • Page 138: Playing Movies

    Playing Movies Windows Media Player, which is already installed on most computers, can be used for movie playback. To play back a movie, first copy the movie to your computer and then double-click the movie file. . Minimum Computer System Requirements for Movie Playback The minimum system requirements described below are necessary to play back movies recorded with this camera on a computer.

  • Page 139: Uploading Movie Files To Youtube

    Uploader for CASIO. . To upload a movie file to YouTube • Before you can use YouTube Uploader for CASIO, you need to go to the YouTube website (http://www.youtube.com/) and register as a user there. • Do not upload any video that is copyrighted (including neighboring copyrights) unless you yourself own the copyright or you have obtained the permission of the applicable copyright holder(s).

  • Page 140: Viewing User Documentation

    On the menu screen, click the “Language” down arrow button and then select the language you want. Click “Manual” to select it and then click “Digital Camera”. IMPORTANT! • You must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer in order to view the contents of a PDF file.

  • Page 141: Transferring Images From Your Computer To Camera Memory

    . To transfer images to the camera Connect the camera to your computer (page 134). On your computer, click the following: Start * All Programs * CASIO * Photo Transport. This starts up Photo Transport. Drag the file(s) you want to transfer to the [Transfer] button.

  • Page 142: User Registration

    . To transfer computer screen captures to the camera Connect the camera to your computer (page 134). On your computer, click the following: Start * All Programs * CASIO * Photo Transport. This starts up Photo Transport. Display the screen whose screen capture you want to transfer.

  • Page 143: Using The Camera With A Macintosh

    Using the Camera with a Macintosh Install the required software in accordance with what version of the Macintosh OS you are running and what you want to do. When you want to Operating do this: System Version Save images to your OS 9 Macintosh and view OS X...
  • Page 144 Turn off the camera and then use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect it to your Macintosh. USB port Large connector Terminal cover • The camera does not draw power over the USB cable. Check the battery level before connecting and make sure it is not too low.
  • Page 145 Double-click the camera’s drive icon. Drag the “DCIM” folder to the folder to which you want to copy it. After the copy operation is complete, drag the drive icon to Trash. On the camera, press [ON/OFF] to turn off the camera. After making sure that the green back lamp is unlit, disconnect the camera from the computer.

  • Page 146: Transferring Images Automatically And Managing Them

    Transferring Images Automatically and Managing Them on Your Macintosh If you are running Mac OS X, you can manage snapshots using iPhoto, which comes bundled with some Macintosh products. If you are running Mac OS 9, you will need to use commercially available software.

  • Page 147: Viewing User Documentation

    Open the file named “camera_xx.pdf”. • “xx” is the language code (Example: camera_e.pdf is for English.) User Registration Internet registration only is supported. Visit the following CASIO website to register: http://world.casio.com/qv/register/ Using an Eye-Fi Wireless SD Memory Card to Transfer Images...
  • Page 148 IMPORTANT! • Recorded images are transferred over wireless LAN. Do not use the Eye-Fi card or turn off Eye-Fi card communication (page 152) when on an aircraft or in any other location where use of wireless communication is limited or prohibited. •...

  • Page 149: Files And Folders

    Files and Folders The camera creates a file each time you shoot 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. •...

  • Page 150: Memory Card Data

    Memory Card Data The camera stores images you shoot in accordance with the Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF). . About DCF DCF is a standard that makes it possible to view and print images recorded on one manufacturer’s camera on DCF-compliant devices produced by other manufacturers. You can transfer DCF-compliant images recorded with another camera to this camera and view them on this camera’s monitor screen.

  • Page 151: Supported Image Files

    . Supported Image 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.

  • Page 152: 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. For information about menu operations, see page 86. Adjusting Monitor Screen Brightness (Screen) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Screen With this setting, the camera detects available light levels and...

  • Page 153: Configuring Camera Sound Settings

    Configuring Camera Sound Settings (Sounds) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Sounds Startup Specifies the startup sound Half Shutter Sound 1 - 5: Built-in sounds (1 through 5) Shutter Off: Sound off Operation Specifies the sound volume. This setting is also used as the Operation audio level during video output (page 109).

  • Page 154: Configuring World Time Settings

    Configuring World Time Settings (World Time) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * World Time You can use the World Time screen to view the current time in a zone that is different from your Home City when you go on a trip, etc. World Time displays the current time in 162 cities in 32 time zones around the globe.
  • Page 155 Time Stamping Snapshots (Timestamp) 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 snapshot, it cannot be edited or deleted.

  • Page 156: Specifying The Display Language

    Specifying the Date Style (Date Style) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Date Style You can select from among three different styles for the date. Example: July 10, 2012 YY/MM/DD 12/7/10 DD/MM/YY 10/7/12 MM/DD/YY 7/10/12 • This setting also affects the control panel date format as shown below (page 32). YY/MM/DD or MM/DD/YY: MM/DD DD/MM/YY: DD/MM Specifying the Display Language (Language)

  • Page 157: Configuring Sleep State Settings

    Configuring Sleep State Settings (Sleep) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Sleep This feature turns off the monitor screen whenever no camera operation is performed for a preset amount of time. Press any button to turn the monitor screen back on. Trigger Time Settings: 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, Off (Sleep is disabled while “Off”...

  • Page 158: Configuring [R] And [P] Settings

    Configuring [r] and [p] Settings (REC/PLAY) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * REC/PLAY Camera turns on whenever [r] (REC) or [p] (PLAY) is Power On pressed. Camera turns on or off whenever [r] (REC) or [p] (PLAY) is Power On/Off pressed.

  • Page 159: Selecting The Screen Aspect Ratio

    Selecting the Screen Aspect Ratio and Video Output System (Video Out) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Video Out You can use the procedure in this section to select either NTSC or PAL as the video output system. You can also specify an aspect ratio of 4:3 or 16:9. NTSC Video system used in Japan, the U.S., and other countries Video system used in Europe and other areas Normal TV screen aspect ratio...

  • Page 160: Formatting Built-In Memory Or A Memory Card

    Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card (Format) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Format If a memory card is loaded in the camera, this operation will format the memory card. It will format built-in memory if no memory card is loaded. •...

  • Page 161: Configuring Monitor Screen Settings

    Configuring Monitor Screen Settings Turning Display Information On and Off (Info) Each press of [8] (DISP) will cycle through display settings that display or hide on- screen information and the control panel. You can configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode. Information on, Displays setting information and the control panel.

  • Page 162: How To Use The Histogram

    How to Use the Histogram A histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an image in terms of the number of pixels. The vertical axis indicates the number of pixels, while the horizontal axis indicates lightness. 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.

  • Page 163: Appendix

    Appendix Precautions during Use . Avoid Use While In Motion • Never use the camera to record or play back images while operating an automobile or other vehicle, or while walking. Looking at the monitor while in motion creates the risk of serious accident. .
  • Page 164 • Never try to take the camera apart or modify it in any way. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock, burn injury, and other personal injury. Be sure to leave all internal inspection, maintenance, and repair up to your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.
  • Page 165 • The battery is intended for use with a CASIO Digital Camera only. Use with any other device creates the risk of the battery damage, or deterioration of battery performance and service life.

  • Page 166: Battery Life

    • If battery charging does not end normally within the specified charging time, stop charging anyway and contact your local CASIO authorized service center. Continued charging creates the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion.

  • Page 167: Data Error Precautions

    . 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 battery or memory card while the camera is performing some operation –...

  • Page 168: Caring For Your Camera

    0 Should the power cord ever become damaged (to the point that internal wires are exposed or cut), immediately contact your original retailer or authorized CASIO authorized service center to request repair. Continued use of a damaged power cord creates the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric shock.
  • Page 169 Note that CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for use of this product in any way that infringes on the copyrights of others or that violates copyright laws.

  • Page 170: Power Supply

    If problems continue to occur after you perform the above steps, it could mean that the battery is faulty. Contact your nearest CASIO authorized service center. Appendix...

  • Page 171: To Replace The Battery

    To replace the battery Open the battery cover and remove the current battery. With the monitor screen side of the camera facing upwards, slide the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration. After the battery pops out, pull it the rest of the way out of the camera.

  • Page 172: Using The Camera In Another Country

    Using the Camera in another Country . Precautions during Use • The bundled charger is designed for operation 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 geographic area.

  • Page 173: Using A Memory Card

    . Using a Memory Card • SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards have a write protect switch. Use the switch when you need to guard against accidentally deleting data. Note, however, if you write protect an SD memory card you must then turn write protection off whenever you want to record to it, format it, or delete any of its images.

  • Page 174: Computer System Requirements For Bundled Software

    Hard Disk Drive Space : At least 180MB Other : Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher installed For details about the minimum system requirements for each software application, see the “Read me” files on the CASIO Digital Camera Software CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera. Appendix...

  • Page 175: Reset Initial Default Settings

    Reset Initial Default Settings The tables in this section show the initial default settings that are configured for menu items (displayed when you press [MENU]) after you reset the camera (page 160). Menu items depend on whether the camera is in the REC mode or PLAY mode. •...

  • Page 176: Play Mode

    “Set Up” Tab Screen Auto 2 Eye-Fi Startup: Sound 1 / Half Shutter: Sound 1 / Shutter: Sound 1 / Sounds Operation: Sound 1 / = Operation: ...//// / = Play: ...//// File No. Continue World Time Home Timestamp . PLAY Mode “PLAY”...

  • Page 177: When Things Don't Go Right

    5)You may be pressing the shutter button all the way without battery goes dead soon after being charged, it means the battery has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced. Purchase a separately available CASIO NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery. back on.
  • Page 178 (page 44) or select a different BEST SHOT scene (page 66). The ? (Flash Off) The flash unit may be malfunctioning. Contact a CASIO service icon flashes red on center or your original retailer. Note that though the flash will not the monitor screen fire, you still can use the camera for non-flash shots.
  • Page 179 Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action A recorded image 1)Camera power may have been turned off before the save was not saved. 2)You may have removed the memory card from the camera Though available Not enough light is reaching the subjects. Change the flash lighting is bright, mode setting to <...
  • Page 180 If the language selection screen does not re-appear when you turn the camera on, it means that the camera’s memory management data has been restored. If the same message appears after you turn power back on, contact your retailer or a CASIO authorized service center. Appendix...

  • Page 181: Display Messages

    24 hours, it could mean that the camera’s setting camera’s battery. memory is defective. Contact your retailer or a CASIO authorized service center. Display Messages The camera’s protection function may have activated because camera temperature is too high.
  • Page 182 If the same LENS ERROR message appears after you turn power back on, contact a CASIO authorized service center or your original retailer. The Anti Shake unit of the camera may be malfunctioning. LENS ERROR 2 If the same message appears after you turn power back on, contact your retailer or a CASIO service center.
  • Page 183 There are no files in built-in memory or on the memory There are no files. card. There are no There are currently no files specified for printing. Configure printing images. the required DPOF settings (page 127). Set up DPOF. There is no image to The setup you are trying to save is for an image that cannot register.

  • Page 184: Number Of Snapshots/Movie Recording Time

    Number of Snapshots/Movie Recording Time Snapshot Image Size Image Quality (Pixels) Fine (3648 2736) Normal Economy Fine (3648 2432) Normal Economy 16:9 Fine (3648 2048) Normal Economy Fine (3456 2592) Normal Economy Fine (3072 2304) Normal Economy Fine (2304 1728) Normal Economy Fine...
  • Page 185 Movies Movie Image Quality Mode (Pixels) / (Audio) HD (1280 720) 30 Megabits/second (Monaural) HD/STD STD (640 480) 10 Megabits/second (Monaural) 120 fps (640 480) 50 Megabits/second (No audio) (120 frames/second) 240 fps (448 336) 50 Megabits/second (No audio) (240 frames/second) 420 fps (224 168) 50 Megabits/second...
  • Page 186 Movie Image Quality Mode (Pixels) / (Audio) YouTube (HS120) (640 480) (No audio) YouTube (HS240) (448 336) (No audio) YouTube (HS420) (224 168) (No audio) YouTube (HS1000) (224 (No audio) YouTube YouTube (HS30-120) Capture (640 480) Mode (Audio recording at 30 fps only) YouTube (HS30-240) (448...
  • Page 187 Built-in memory capacity after formatting The above values are based on use of a PRO HIGH SPEED SD memory card (Panasonic Corporation). The number of images you can save depends on the type of memory card you are using. Recordable time when the entire movie is recorded at 30 fps. Recording time is shorter if the 30 fps frame rate is switched to 120 fps or 240 fps during recording.

  • Page 188: Specifications

    Specifications File Format Snapshots: Movies: Recording Media Built-in Memory (Image Storage Area: 85.9MB) SD/SDHC Recorded Image Sizes Snapshot: Movies: Image Deletion 1 file; all files CS group, Individual images within a CS group (with memory protection feature) Effective Pixels 10.1 Megapixels Imaging Element Size: 1/2.3-inch square pixel high-speed CMOS Total Pixels: 10.62 Megapixels...
  • Page 189 Exposure –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV (in 1/3EV steps) Compensation Shutter CMOS electronic shutter, mechanical shutter Shutter Speed Snapshot (Auto): 1 to 1/1000 second Snapshot (Aperture Priority AE): 1 to 1/1000 second Snapshot (Shutter Speed Priority AE): 30 to 1/1000 second Snapshot (Manual Exposure): 30 to 1/1000 second * May differ due to the camera setup.
  • Page 190 World Time 162 cities in 32 time zones City name, date, time, summer time Input/Output USB/AV port, Hi-Speed USB compatible Terminals Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural Power Requirements Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40) Appendix...
  • Page 191 Approximate Battery Life All of the values provided below represent the approximate amount of time under normal temperature (23°C (73°F)) before the camera turns off. These values are not guaranteed. Low temperatures shorten battery life. Number of Shots (CIPA) (Operating Time)* Continuous Playback (Snapshots)* Approximate continuous movie recording time (High speed movie)*...
  • Page 192 . Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40) Rated Voltage Rated Capacitance Operating Temperature Dimensions Weight . Charger unit (BC-31L) Input Power Output Power Operating Temperature Supported Battery Type Charging Time Dimensions Weight • 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 standards.
  • Page 193 CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD. 6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan MA1002-C...

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