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Casio EXILIM EX-FH25 User Manual

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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
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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. Alkaline batteries Digital camera Strap (4 AA-size batteries) Lens cap/cap holder USB cable AV cable...

  • 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 Attaching the Lens Cap and Strap .
  • Page 5 Using Normal Speed Continuous Shutter ......57 Using High Speed CS and Prerecord CS ......58 Specifying the Method for Saving Continuous Shutter Images.
  • Page 6 Assigning Functions to the [4] and [6] Keys ....(L/R Key) . . . 99 Shooting with Quick Shutter ......(Quick Shutter) . . . 99 Turning on Image Review .
  • 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 Configuring Monitor Screen Settings Turning Display Information On and Off ..... . (Info) . 158 Selecting Monitor Screen and Viewfinder Settings ....158 Using the On-screen Histogram to Check Exposure .

  • Page 9: General Guide

    General Guide The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained. . Camera Front Shutter button (page 26) [ON/OFF] (Power) (page 24) Front lamp (pages 94, 95) Mode dial (pages 26, 33, 56, 65) Speaker Microphone (page 66) Flash (page 46) Strap ring (page 16) ð...
  • Page 10 Bottom Battery compartment (pages 17, 167) Tripod hole Use this hole when attaching to a tripod. Lock (page 17) Battery cover (pages 17, 167)

  • 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 65) Record: Off (page 72) Remaining movie memory capacity (page 65) Movie quality (HD/STD movie) (pages 65, 67)/ Recording speed (high speed movie) (page 68) Current movie fps indicator (page 68) Optical zoom (page 72) Prerecord Movie (page 69) YouTube (page 71)

  • Page 13: Movie Playback

    . Movie Playback 1 2 3 . CS Image Viewing File type Protect indicator (page 119) Folder name/file name (page 145) Movie recording time (page 104) Movie quality/speed (pages 65, 68) Prerecord (Movie) (page 69) YouTube (page 71) Date/time (page 48) Battery level indicator (page 18) Current image number/number of images in the group (page 105)

  • 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. 1280x720 pixels High Speed CS/Prerecord CS...

  • Page 16: Attaching The Lens Cap And Strap

    Attaching the Lens Cap and Strap Be sure to attach the lens cap and strap to the camera before using it. . Attaching the Lens Cap Always keep the lens cap on the lens whenever you are not using the camera. Always leave the lens cap on the lens when the camera is turned off and the lens is retracted.
  • Page 17 IMPORTANT! • When being powered by AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6), the camera may not operate at all at temperatures of 5°C (41°F) or lower. • When charging rechargeable batteries, use only the charger specified for each battery type. • Do not use manganese batteries to power this camera. Use only the specified types of AA-size batteries.
  • Page 18 About rechargeable batteries Use only the rechargeable Ni-MH batteries that are specifically recommended for this camera (page 16). Proper camera operation is not guaranteed when other rechargeable batteries are used. IMPORTANT! • Batteries cannot be charged while they are loaded in the camera. Checking Remaining Battery Power As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates remaining power as shown below.

  • Page 19: Specifying The Battery Type

    Battery Power Conservation Tips • When you do not need to use the flash, select ? (Flash Off) for the flash setting (page 46). • Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features to protect against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the camera (pages 153, 153). •...

  • Page 20: 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 batteries 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 21: 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 22: To Load A Memory Card

    • Never insert anything besides a supported memory card (page 21) into the memory card slot. • Should water or any foreign object ever get into the card slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove the batteries, and contact your retailer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. Front...

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: 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 near by, and keep it still by pressing your arms firmly against your sides as you shoot.

  • Page 26: To Shoot A Snapshot

    To shoot a snapshot Diopter dial [EVF/LCD] Viewfinder Monitor screen The following procedure describes how to shoot a single snapshot. For information about shooting a series of shots (Continuous Shutter), see page 56. Remove the lens cap and then press [r] (REC) to turn on the camera. Set the mode dial to t (Single Shot).
  • Page 27 Point the camera at the subject. You can zoom the image, if you want. 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. •...

  • Page 28: Using Quick Shutter

    Continuing to keep the camera still, press the shutter button the rest of the way down. This records the snapshot. . Using Quick Shutter Fully pressing the shutting button without waiting for Auto Focus to operate will record using Quick Shutter (page 99). •...

  • Page 29: 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 104. • For information about images recorded using continuous shutter (CS), see page 105. Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode.

  • Page 30: 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 106.

  • Page 31: 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 32: 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 33: Snapshot Tutorial

    Snapshot Tutorial Selecting a Recording Mode Your camera has a variety of different recording modes. Before shooting, use the mode dial to select the recording mode that suits the type of subject you are trying to record. Flash CS ª This mode will record consecutive images while firing the flash.
  • Page 34 © This mode records high speed movies. See page 68 for details. HD/STD ³ This more records HD or standard movies. See page 67 for details. IMPORTANT! • When you use a BEST SHOT scene, the camera’s mode changes in accordance with specific setup (Single Shot, Continuous Shutter, High Speed Movie, etc.) for that scene.

  • Page 35: Using The Control Panel

    Using the Control Panel The control panel can be used to configure camera settings. In the REC mode, press [8]. 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 36) Image size/Quality* ISO sensitivity (page 42)

  • Page 36: 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 [8]. Use [8] and [2] to select the top option in the control panel (Exposure mode).
  • Page 37 S S (Shutter Speed Priority) mode In this mode, you select the shutter speed and other settings are adjusted accordingly. Use [4] and [6] to select the desired shutter speed. • The ISO sensitivity, shutter speed and aperture value on the monitor screen will turn orange when you half- press the shutter button if the image is over-exposed or under-exposed.

  • Page 38: 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 39 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 40 Suggested Image Size Print Size and (Pixels) Application RAW+JPEG (Select when RAW+ you want to process image data yourself.) Poster Print (3648 2736) Poster Print (3648 2432) 16:9 HDTV (3648 2048) A3 Print (3456 2592) A3 Print (3072 2304) A4 Print (2304 1728) 3.5"...
  • Page 41 • 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 42: Specifying Iso Sensitivity

    Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO) ISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light. In the REC mode, press [8]. 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.

  • Page 43: 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 [8].

  • Page 44: 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 45: Specifying The Auto Focus Area

    Specifying the Auto Focus Area (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 “ In the REC mode, press [8]. Use [8] and [2] to select the fourth control panel option from the bottom (AF Area).

  • Page 46: Using Flash

    Using Flash (Flash) Press (Flash up) to open the ð flash unit. • The flash will not fire if the flash unit is not open. In the REC mode, press [2] ( once. Use [4] and [6] to select the flash setting you want and then press [SET].
  • Page 47 IMPORTANT! • The camera will not release the shutter unless the flash unit is raised when any one of the following conditions exists. Be sure to raise the flash unit whenever shooting with flash is required. – When shooting with Flash CS, which requires the flash to fire –...

  • Page 48: Changing The Control Panel Date/Time Style

    Red-eye Reduction Using the flash to shoot at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image. This is caused when the light from the flash reflects off of the retina of the eye. When ¥ (Red-Eye Reduction) is selected as the flash mode, the camera fires a pre-flash to cause the irises in the eyes of any people in the image to close, which reduces the chance of red eye.

  • Page 49: Shooting With Zoom

    Shooting with Zoom Your camera provides you with 20X optical zoom (that changes the lens focal distance), which can be used in combination with digital zoom (that digitally processes the center portion of the image to enlarge it) for total zoom capabilities of 20X to 318.8X.

  • Page 50: Optical Zoom/Digital Zoom Switch Point

    Optical Zoom/Digital Zoom Switch Point If you hold the zoom controller towards z (Telephoto), the zoom operation will stop when the optical zoom factor reaches its maximum. Momentarily releasing the zoom controller and then holding it again towards z (Telephoto) will switch to digital zoom, which you can use to set an even higher zoom factor.
  • Page 51 • The deterioration point depends on the current image size setting (page 38). The smaller the image size setting, the higher the zoom factor you can use before reaching the image deterioration point. • Though digital zoom generally causes a deterioration of image quality, some digital zoom without image deterioration is possible with image sizes of “7M”...

  • Page 52: Selecting A Focus Mode

    Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus) Each press of @ (Focus) will cycle through the available focus mode settings. • Whenever you change to another focus mode, the previous focus point is saved, so you can use Auto Focus for initial focus, and then switch to Manual Focus to make fine adjustments.
  • Page 53 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 54 • The following functions are disabled when shooting with Super Macro. – Zoom (both optical and digital) – Auto Macro – Flash – Flash CS • The large zoom factor capabilities of this camera can result in images being out of focus if the camera is moved while shooting with fixed focus.

  • Page 55: Locking The Auto Exposure And Auto Focus Setting

    Locking the Auto Exposure and Auto Focus Setting Pressing [AEL] temporarily locks the current exposure and/or focus settings. Press [AEL] again to unlock the settings. • Pressing [AEL] while the shutter button is half-pressed will lock the current exposure or focus setting. Specifying the [AEL] button Operation Use the following procedure to specify the operation that the [AEL] button performs.

  • Page 56: Using Continuous Shutter

    Using Continuous Shutter To use Continuous Shutter (CS), use the mode dial to enter the Continuous Shutter mode. Using Flash Continuous Shutter This mode will record consecutive images while firing the flash. • You can select a CS speed of 1 image, 3 images, or 5 images per second.

  • Page 57: Using Normal Speed Continuous Shutter

    Press the shutter button to shoot. If you keep the shutter button depressed, the camera will shoot the number of images you specified. Recording will stop if you release the shutter button before the specified number of images is reached. Save the CS images (page 62).

  • Page 58: Using High Speed Cs And Prerecord Cs

    Set the mode dial to Õ (High Speed CS). • This will display Z (Normal Speed CS). Hold down the shutter button to shoot. Images continue to be shot as long as you keep the shutter button depressed and there is memory available to store them.
  • Page 59 Shutter button half-press Pre-recorded images You can record up to 30 images (pre-recorded buffer images plus real-time images) for each Prerecord CS operation. • You can specify 5, 10, 20, or 30 as the maximum number of shots for each continuous shutter operation.
  • Page 60 Set the mode dial to Õ (High Speed CS). • This will display Š (High Speed CS). Press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the third control panel option from the bottom (High Speed CS fps). Use [4] and [6] to select the continuous shutter (CS) speed you want and then press [SET].
  • Page 61 Press [SET]. • The approximate number of recordable CS images will appear on the monitor screen. Number of recordable CS images (If you are not performing Prerecord CS, the allowable continuous shutter time also is displayed.) Half-press the shutter button. This will cause the camera to start pre-recording images.

  • Page 62: Specifying The Method For Saving Continuous Shutter Images

    NOTE • Note the following when selecting a High Speed CS speed (fps) setting. – Use a higher High Speed CS speed (fps) setting when shooting a fast-moving subject. – Use a slower High Speed CS speed (fps) setting when shooting a slower-moving subject.
  • Page 63 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 64: 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 65: 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 67 High speed movie (HS movie): page 68 Set the mode dial to Press [8].

  • Page 66: Audio

    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 67: Recording A High-Definition Movie

    • The effects of camera movement in an image become more pronounced when you shoot close up or with a large zoom factor. Because of this, use of a tripod is recommended under these conditions. • Face Detection is disabled during movie recording. •...

  • Page 68: Recording A High Speed Movie

    Recording a High Speed Movie This camera supports recording of high speed movies at a maximum speed of 1000 fps. The aspect ratio of movies recorded with this mode depends on the frame rate (recording speed). • When shooting with the “HS” movie mode at a frame rate setting of “30-120 fps” or “30-240 fps”, audio is recorded only while the camera is shooting at 30 fps.

  • Page 69: Using Prerecord Movie

    NOTE • The higher the frame rate (speed), the more lighting is required when shooting. When shooting a high speed movie, shoot in a well-lit environment. • When recording certain types of movies, the image that appears on the monitor screen may be smaller than normal.
  • Page 70 . To set up the camera to shoot with Prerecord Movie In the REC mode, set the mode dial to Select the movie mode you want to use. Press [8]. Use [8] and [2] to select the third control panel option from the bottom (Prerecord (Movie)).

  • Page 71: 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 YouTube Mode to YouTube (page 137).

  • Page 72: Turning Optical Zoom On Or Off

    Turning Optical Zoom On or Off (Optical Zoom) You can use the following procedure to turn optical zoom (page 50) on or off while “HD/STD” is selected as the movie mode. Set the mode dial to Press [8]. Use [8] and [2] to select the fourth control panel option from the bottom (Optical Zoom).

  • Page 73: 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 74 Press the shutter button to start shooting. . Using the Scene Information Screen To find out more about a scene, select it with the boundary on the scene menu and then slide the zoom controller in either direction. • To return to the scene menu, slide the zoom controller again.

  • Page 75: 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 76: 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 77: 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 78: 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 79: 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 80 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 81: 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 82: Shooting With Priority On Subject Faces

    • Multi-motion will not operate correctly if you shake or move the camera along with the movement of the subject. • If an error message appears on the monitor screen, either secure the camera so it does not move or shoot against a different type of background. •...

  • Page 83: Shooting An Image In Accordance With Subject Movement

    NOTE • The current mode dial setting is ignored when recording with this BEST SHOT scene. • With this BEST SHOT scene, the flash setting automatically becomes Off). • Shooting with this BEST SHOT scene makes the shooting range narrower than normal.
  • Page 84 . To setup the camera In the REC mode, press [BS]. Select “Move Out CS” or “Move In CS” and then press [SET]. Press [SET]. Configure the boundary location and size settings. [8] [2] [4] [6] Moves the boundary. Zoom controller Resizes the boundary.
  • Page 85 Use [4] and [6] to specify how many of the 30 images and for how long images should be pre-recorded in the buffer. • You cannot set a value of “0” for the number of Prerecord CS buffer images. Number of pre-record images and pre-record time Press [SET].
  • Page 86 When the boundary on the monitor screen turns green, press the shutter button the rest of the way down. At this time the camera will go into recording standby and start pre-recording images and storing them in a buffer, in accordance with the Prerecord CS shots setting you configured in step 11 under “To setup the camera”...
  • Page 87 When the boundary on the monitor screen turns green, press the shutter button the rest of the way down. At this time the camera will go into recording standby and start pre-recording images and storing them in a buffer, in accordance with the Prerecord CS shots setting you configured in step 11 under “To setup the camera”...

  • Page 88: Using The Situation-Specific Cs Scenes

    • The sleep mode and Auto Power Off are disabled while the camera is in record standby. • The camera may not start recording automatically or camera power may turn off when battery power is low. Always make sure that the batteries are sufficiently charged or use the optional AC adaptor before using these features.
  • Page 89 In the REC mode, press [BS]. Select the BEST SHOT scene you want to use and then press [SET]. The following are the settings for each BEST SHOT scene. Scene Name Expression CS Baby CS Child CS Pet CS Sports CS * You can change the above settings if you want.

  • Page 90: Using The Situation-Specific High Speed Movie Scenes

    NOTE • Except for (Flash CS), the current mode dial setting is ignored and the camera enters the CS mode when shooting with these BEST SHOT scenes. The Flash CS mode is enabled only when the mode dial is set to camera uses the “Flash CS fps”...
  • Page 91 Record the movie the same way as you would a normal movie (page 65). Press the shutter button to start and stop recording. • When “30-120 fps” or “30-240 fps” is selected as the frame rate, recording always starts with a frame rate of 30 fps. You can switch the frame rate between 30 fps and 120 fps or between 30 fps and 240 fps only while recording is in progress.

  • Page 92: 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 93 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 [ ] registers the selected setting and returns to the menu.

  • Page 94: Rec Mode Settings

    REC Mode Settings (REC) 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 95: 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. Leaving this function turned off is recommended when shooting portraits from short distances, etc.

  • Page 96: Shooting With Face Detection

    NOTE • “ A Camera AS” only can be selected while recording with High Definition (HD) and Standard (STD) movie. • The ISO sensitivity setting (page 42) must be “AUTO” for “S Image AS” to work. • Anti Shake is not supported while recording with High Speed Movie. •...

  • Page 97: 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 98: Specifying The [Ael] Button Operation

    Specifying the [AEL] button Operation (AE/AF Lock) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * AE/AF Lock See page 55 for details. Configuring the Continuous Shutter Image Save Method (Save CS Images) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Save CS Images See page 62 for details.

  • Page 99: Assigning Functions To The [4] And [6] Keys

    Assigning Functions to the [ Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * L/R Key You can assign one of the three functions listed below to the [ Setting Metering Changes the Metering Mode (page 102). Self-timer Sets the self-timer time (page 94). Face Detection Turns face detection on and off (page 96).

  • Page 100: Turning On Image Review

    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 immediately after you press the shutter button to record it. •...

  • Page 101: 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 102: Specifying The Metering Mode

    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. Multi-pattern metering divides the image into sections and measures the light in each section for a balanced exposure reading. This type Multi of metering provides error-free exposure settings for a wide range of shooting conditions.

  • Page 103: Specifying Flash Intensity

    Specifying Flash Intensity (Flash Intensity) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Flash Intensity You can specify flash intensity to one of 13 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 104: Viewing Snapshots And Movies

    Viewing Snapshots and Movies Viewing Snapshots See page 29 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 105: 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 [ ] (PLAY) and then use [ whose images you want to view.

  • Page 106: 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 107: 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 [ This will display the “CS Frame Edit” menu. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Delete” and then press [SET]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Del Group Images”...

  • Page 108: 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 [ ] and [ ] to select the “PLAY”...

  • Page 109: 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 110: 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) • Make sure that you insert the cable connector into the USB/AV port until you feel it click securely into place.
  • Page 111 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. The camera’s monitor screen will show on-screen information only (without any movie image).

  • Page 112: 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 92. Playing a Slideshow on the Camera (Slideshow) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Slideshow Start Starts the slideshow.

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

    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 114 Connect the camera to your computer (pages 133, 140). If you plan to save the music files to the camera’s memory card, make sure the card is loaded in the camera. Perform one of the following operations to open the memory card or built-in memory.

  • Page 115: Creating A Snapshot Of Movie Frames

    Creating a Snapshot of Movie Frames (MOTION PRINT) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Movie Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * MOTION PRINT 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.
  • Page 116 Use [8] and [2] to select the editing method you want to use and then press [SET]. Use the following operations to select the frame (point) from which or to which you want to cut the movie (the cut point). During playback, changes the playback [4] [6] direction and playback speed.

  • Page 117: Adjusting White Balance

    NOTE • A movie that is shorter than five seconds cannot be edited. • Editing of movies recorded with a different type of camera is not supported. • You will not be able to edit a movie if the amount of remaining memory capacity is less than the size of the movie file you want to edit.

  • Page 118: Adjusting The Brightness Of An Existing Snapshot

    NOTE • You also can adjust the white balance when recording images (page 43). • The original snapshot is retained in memory and not deleted. • When you display an altered image on the camera’s monitor screen, the date and time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was altered.

  • 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 [8] and [2] to select “Protect” and then press [SET]. 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. •...

  • 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. Use the zoom controller to zoom the image to the size you want, use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to display the portion of the image you want to cut out, and then press [SET].

  • 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 107 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

    On the “Set Up” tab, select “USB” and then press [6]. Use [8] and [2] to select “PTP (PictBridge)”, and then press [SET]. . 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.
  • 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 . To configure the same DPOF settings for all the images in a CS group While CS image playback is in progress or paused (toggle by pressing [SET]), press [ This will display the “CS Frame Edit” menu. Use [8] and [2] to select “DPOF Printing” and then press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select “Frame all”...

  • Page 130: Date Stamping

    . Date Stamping You can use one of the following three methods to include the recording date in the printout of an image. Configuring camera settings Configure DPOF settings (page 127). You can turn date stamping on and off each time you print. You can configure settings so some images include the date stamp and some don’t.

  • Page 131: 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 Play back and edit movies The procedures you need to perform when using the camera with your computer and when using the bundled software are different for Windows and the Macintosh.

  • Page 132: Using The Camera With A Windows Computer

    Vista / XP (SP2) / Guide 2000 (SP4) YouTube Uploader for CASIO will not run under 64-bit versions of Windows OS. . Computer System Requirements for Bundled Software Computer system requirements are different for each of the applications. See the “Read me”...

  • Page 133: Viewing And Storing Images On A Computer

    . Precautions for Windows Users • Except for Adobe Reader, the bundled software requires Administrator privileges to run. • Operation on a self-made computer is not supported. • Operation may not be possible under certain computer environments. Viewing and Storing Images on a Computer You can connect the camera to your computer in order to view and store images (snapshot and movie files).
  • Page 134 • Note that even while the connector is fully inserted, you still will be able to see the metal part of the connector as shown in the illustration. • When connecting the USB cable to a USB port, make sure you align the connector correctly with the port.
  • Page 135 After you finish copying images, disconnect the camera from the computer. Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP On the camera, press [ON/OFF] to turn off the camera. After making sure that the back lamp is unlit, disconnect the camera from the computer. Windows 2000 Click card services in the task tray on your computer screen, and disable the drive number assigned to the camera.

  • Page 136: 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 137: 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 138: 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 139: 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. Operating When you want to System do this: Version Save images to your OS 9 Macintosh and view OS X...
  • Page 140 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 141 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 142: 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 143: 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 144 IMPORTANT! • Recorded images are transferred over wireless LAN. Do not use the Eye-Fi card or turn off Eye-Fi card communication (page 148) when on an aircraft or in any other location where use of wireless communication is limited or prohibited. •...

  • Page 145: 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 146: 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 147: 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 148: 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 92. Adjusting Monitor Screen Brightness (Screen) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Screen With this setting, the camera detects available light levels and...

  • Page 149: Adjusting Viewfinder Brightness

    Adjusting Viewfinder Brightness (EVF Brightness) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * EVF Brightness You can use the above procedure to change the brightness of the viewfinder. You can select one of three levels from +2 (brightest) to 0 (normal). Configuring Camera Sound Settings (Sounds) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Sounds...

  • Page 150: Specifying The File Name Serial Number Generation Rule

    Use [8] and [2] to select “City” and then press [6]. • To change the “World” setting to summer time, use [8] and [2] to select “DST” and then select “On”. Summer time is used in some geographical areas to advance the current time setting by one hour during the summer months. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the geographic area you want and then press [SET].

  • Page 151: Time Stamping Snapshots

    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 152: Specifying The Date Style

    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 35). YY/MM/DD or MM/DD/YY: MM/DD DD/MM/YY: DD/MM Specifying the Display Language (Language)

  • Page 153: 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 154: Configuring [R] And [P] Settings

    Configuring [r] and [p] Settings (REC/PLAY) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * REC/PLAY Camera turns on whenever [ Power On pressed. Camera turns on or off whenever [ Power On/Off pressed. Camera does not turn on or off when [ Disable is pressed.

  • Page 155: Configuring Usb Protocol Settings

    Configuring USB Protocol Settings (USB) 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. Select this setting when connecting to a computer (pages 133, 139). Mass With this setting, the computer sees the camera as an external Storage...

  • Page 156: Specifying The Battery Type

    Specifying the Battery Type (Battery Type) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Battery Type See page 19 for details. Configuring a Startup Image (Startup) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Startup Display the image you want to use as your startup image and then select “On”. •...

  • Page 157: 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 158: Configuring Monitor Screen Settings

    Configuring Monitor Screen Settings Turning Display Information On and Off (Info) Each press of [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, control panel on Information on,...

  • Page 159: How To Use The Histogram

    NOTE • A centered histogram does not necessarily guarantee optimum exposure. The recorded image may be over-exposed or under-exposed, even though its histogram is centered. • Due to the limitations of exposure compensation, you may not be able to achieve an optimum histogram configuration.

  • Page 160: 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 161 • 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 162 . Locations To Be Avoided • Never leave the camera in any of the following types 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 –...

  • Page 163: Alkaline Batteries

    . Alkaline Batteries • Should liquid from an alkaline battery ever get into your eyes, take the following steps. 1. Immediately rinse your eyes with clean water. Do not rub! 2. See a physician as soon as possible. Failure to clean alkaline battery fluid from the eyes creates the risk of loss of sight. .

  • Page 164: Battery Life

    Use of rechargeable Ni-MH batteries is recommended. . 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 and camera malfunction.

  • Page 165: Caring For Your Camera

    . Condensation Sudden and extreme temperature changes, such as when the camera is moved from the outdoors on a cold winter day into a warm room, can cause water droplets called “condensation” to form on the interior and the exterior of the camera, which creates the risk of malfunction.
  • Page 166 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 167: Power Supply

    Any and all unauthorized commercial copying, distribution, and copying of the bundled software over a network are prohibited. This product contains PrKERNELv4 Real-time OS of eSOL Co., Ltd. Copyright 2007 eSOL Co., Ltd. © PrKERNELv4 is a registered trademark of eSOL Co., Ltd. in Japan.

  • Page 168: Storage Precautions

    . Storage Precautions • Always remove the batteries from the camera when you are not using it. Leaving batteries in the camera can cause it to discharge and go dead, which will lead to malfunction of the camera. • Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan to use it for about two weeks or more.

  • Page 169: Using Rechargeable Batteries

    . Alkaline Battery Life The actual life of alkaline batteries is affected by a variety of factors, including the battery manufacturer, the amount of time the batteries spend in storage before you use them, temperature while you are recording, and photographic conditions. As a rule, we recommend the use of rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, which have longer lives than alkaline batteries.

  • Page 170: Using Household Power

    IMPORTANT! • Performing the battery refresh operation reduces the battery charge level to almost zero. Never load refreshed batteries into the camera without charging them first. Though you may be able to momentarily turn on the camera while refreshed uncharged batteries are loaded, power may suddenly fail, leaving the lens extended, or some other misoperation may occur.

  • Page 171: Using A Memory Card

    . Using Power in Other Countries • The AC adaptor is designed for operation with any power supply in the range of 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Note, however, that the shape of the power cord plug depends on each country or geographic area.
  • Page 172 . 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 173: 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 174: 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 157). Menu items depend on whether the camera is in the REC mode or PLAY mode. •...

  • Page 175: Play Mode

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

  • Page 176: When Things Don't Go Right

    When things don’t go right... Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action Power Supply Power does not 1)The batteries may not be loaded correctly (page 16). turn on. 2)The batteries may be dead. The camera 1)Auto Power Off may have activated (page 153). Turn power suddenly powers back on.
  • Page 177 Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action The subject is out The image may not be focused properly. When composing the of focus in the image, make sure the subject is located inside the focus frame. recorded image. The flash does not 1)If ? (Flash Off) is selected as the flash mode, change to fire.
  • Page 178 Images are not This camera cannot display non-DCF images recorded onto a displayed. memory card using another digital camera. Images cannot be Note that you cannot edit the following types of snapshots. edited (with White • Snapshots created using MOTION PRINT Balance, •...
  • Page 179 CASIO authorized service center. when you remove the batteries after they have been loaded for more than 24 hours, it could mean that the camera’s setting memory is defective. Contact your retailer or a CASIO authorized service center. Appendix...

  • Page 180: Display Messages

    Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action The lens-barrel unit A lubricating agent is used to ensure that the lens operates is dirty or looks smoothly. When the lens is extended, the lubricating agent can scratched. make it appear as if the lens-barrel unit is scratched. You can use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the lubricating agent off, if you want.
  • Page 181 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 182 The LOCK switch of the SD or SDHC memory card loaded in the camera is in the locked The card is locked. position. You cannot store images to or delete images from a memory card that is locked. There are no files in built-in memory or on the memory There are no files.

  • Page 183: Number Of Snapshots/Movie Recording Time

    Number of Snapshots/Movie Recording Time Snapshot Image Size Image Quality (Pixels) RAW+ Fine (10M: Normal 3648 2736) Economy 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...
  • Page 184 Movies Movie Image Quality Mode (Pixels) / (Audio) HD (1280 720) (Monaural) HD (1280 720) (No audio) HD/STD STD (640 480) (Monaural) STD (640 480) (No audio) 120 fps (640 480) (No audio) 240 fps (448 336) (No audio) 420 fps (224 168) (No audio) 1000 fps (224...
  • Page 185 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 (HS30-120) (640 480) (Audio recording at YouTube 30 fps only) Capture YouTube (HS30-240) Mode...
  • Page 186 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. RAW+ is the total file size of the RAW file and 10M (3648 quality setting applies to the JPEG file only.

  • Page 187: Specifications

    Specifications File Format Snapshots: * DNG file format is one type of RAW image file, and it is 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...
  • Page 188 Exposure Control Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Speed Priority AE, Manual Exposure 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 1/2000 second Snapshot (Aperture Priority AE): 1 to 1/2000 second Snapshot (Shutter Speed Priority AE): 30 to 1/2000 second Snapshot (Manual Exposure): 30 to 1/2000 second * May differ due to the camera setup.
  • Page 189 Monitor Screen 3.0-inch TFT color LCD (Super Clear LCD) 230,400 (960 Viewfinder LCD monitor/Electronic View Finder (0.2-inch, Equal to 201,600 dots) Timekeeping Built-in quartz digital clock Functions Date and Time: Recorded with image data Auto Calendar: To 2049 World Time 162 cities in 32 time zones City name, date, time, summer time Input/Output...
  • Page 190 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. Operation ALKALINE BATTERIES LR6 Panasonic DURACELL ULTRA RECHARGEABLE Ni-MH BATTERIES eneloop...
  • Page 191 • Recording Medium: 1GB SD memory card (PRO HIGH SPEED (Panasonic Corporation)) • Measurement Conditions Approximate number of shots (CIPA) (Operating Time) In accordance with CIPA standards Normal temperature (23°C (73°F)), monitor on, zoom operation between full wide and full telephoto every 30 seconds, during which two images are shot with flash; power turned off and back on every time 10 images are shot.
  • Page 192 CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD. 6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan MA1001-B...

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