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Casio EXILIM EX-S300 User Manual

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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.
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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 Website at http://www.exilim.com/...

  • Page 2: 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. Rechargeable lithium ion Digital camera Charger unit (BC-120L) battery (NP-120) To attach the strap to the camera Attach strap here.

  • 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 Movie Images and Audio To record a movie ..........51 Using Prerecord Movie .
  • Page 6 Viewing Snapshots and Movies Viewing Snapshots ..........84 Viewing a Movie.
  • Page 7 Using the Camera with a Computer Things you can do using a computer....... 117 Using the Camera with a Windows Computer .
  • Page 8 Appendix Precautions during Use ........147 Power Supply.

  • Page 9: General Guide

    General Guide The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained. . Camera Front Zoom controller (pages 27, 48, 89, 90) Shutter button (page 26) Flash (page 39) [ON/OFF] (Power) (page 24) Microphone (pages 52, 102) Lens Front lamp (pages 46, 70) Bottom...
  • Page 10 Charger Unit 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 1 2 3 . Snapshot Viewing . Movie Playback Flash (page 39) Recording mode (page 51) White balance setting (page 81) Remaining movie memory capacity (page 51) Movie recording time (page 51) Exposure compensation (page 80) Battery level indicator (page 19) File type Protect indicator (page 99) Folder name/file name (page 133)

  • Page 13: Configuring Monitor Screen Settings

    Configuring Monitor Screen Settings You can turn display information on and off by pressing [8] (DISP). You can configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode. Information display on Information display + Date/Time on Information display off Displays information about image settings, etc. (REC mode only) In addition to information about snapshot settings, displays movie setting information and the date/time...

  • 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 images 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 four main functions. HDR Art An HDR Art feature combines different parts of a...
  • Page 16 BEST SHOT Simply select the sample scene you want and the camera sets up automatically. Then all you need do is press the shutter button for perfect images. See page for more information. Quick Start Basics...

  • Page 17: 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-120) for power. Never try to use any other type of battery.

  • Page 18: To Load The Battery

    Other Charging Precautions • Use the special charger (BC-120L) to charge the special lithium ion battery (NP-120). 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 19 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. Charge the battery as soon as possible. Recording is not possible when •...

  • 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 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 21: Preparing A Memory Card

    Use [8] and [2] to select “Auto” or “Premium Auto” as the auto recording mode (page 26) and then press [SET]. • After configuring the auto recording mode setting you want here, you can toggle between “Auto” and “Premium Auto” by pressing [AUTO]. If you make a mistake configuring display language, date, or time settings with the above procedure, refer to the following pages for information about how to correct the settings.

  • 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 battery, 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. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn on the camera and then press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the second Control Panel option from the bottom (MENU) and then press [SET] (page 34).

  • Page 24: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off To turn power on To turn on power Press [ON/OFF] (Power) or and enter the [r] (REC). REC mode • The back lamp will light green momentarily and the lens will extend out of the camera (page 26). To turn on power Press [p] (PLAY).

  • 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 below, 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 Selecting an Auto Recording Mode You can select one of two auto recording modes (Auto or Premium Auto) according to your digital imaging needs. This is the standard Auto recording mode. Auto • It provides faster operation than Premium Auto recording. With Premium Auto recording, the camera automatically determines whether you are shooting a subject or scenery, and other conditions.

  • Page 27: To Shoot A Snapshot

    To shoot a snapshot Point the camera at the subject. If you are using Premium Auto, text will appear in the lower right corner of the monitor screen describing the type of shot the camera has detected. • You can zoom the image, if you want. Zoom controller Half-press the shutter button to focus the image.

  • Page 28: Shooting With Auto

    Continuing to keep the camera still, press the shutter button the rest of the way down. This records the snapshot. Full-press Snap (Image is recorded.) . If the image does not focus... If the focus frame stays red and the back lamp is flashing green, it means that the image is not in focus (because the subject is too close, etc.).
  • Page 29 . Shooting with Premium Auto • In addition to shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity, the camera automatically executes the following operation as required when shooting with Premium Auto. – Auto Focus is normally performed until you half-press the shutter button. –...

  • Page 30: 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 84. Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode. • This will display one of the snapshots currently stored in memory.

  • Page 31: Deleting Snapshots And Movies

    Deleting Snapshots and Movies If memory becomes full, you can delete snapshots and movies 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. •...

  • Page 32: To Delete Specific Files

    To delete specific files Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode and then press [2] ( Use [ ] and [2] to select “Delete Files” and then press [SET]. • This displays a file selection screen. Use [ ], [2], [4], and [6] to move the selection boundary to the file you want to delete, and then press [SET].

  • Page 33: 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 34: Snapshot Tutorial

    Snapshot Tutorial Using the Control Panel The Control Panel can be used to configure camera settings. In the REC mode, press [SET]. This will select one of the Control Panel icons and display its settings. [8] [2] [4] [6] [SET] Use [8] and [2] to select the setting you want to change.

  • Page 35: Changing The Image Size

    • You also can configure settings other than those listed above (page 66). 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.
  • 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). Less detail, but takes up less memory.

  • Page 37: To Select The Snapshot Image Size

    . To select the snapshot image size In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the top Control Panel option (Snapshot Image Size). Use [ ] and [6] to select an image size and then press [SET]. Suggested Image Size Print Size and...

  • Page 38: Specifying Movie Image Quality

    . Specifying Movie Image Quality Movie image quality is a standard that determines the detail, smoothness, and clarity of a movie during playback. Shooting with the high-quality (HD) setting will result in better image quality, but it also shortens the amount of time you can shoot. In the REC mode, press [SET].

  • Page 39: Using Flash

    Using Flash (Flash) In the REC mode, press [2] ( Use [4] and [6] to select the flash setting you want and then press [SET]. • If there are no indicators on the monitor screen, you can cycle through the flash modes by pressing [2] ( turn display information on or off by pressing [8] (DISP) (page 13).
  • Page 40 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 172) depends on operating conditions (battery condition, ambient temperature, etc.).

  • Page 41: Selecting A Focus Mode

    Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus) You can select a focus mode setting. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the fourth Control Panel option from the top (Focus). Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. Settings Type of Shot Q Auto...
  • Page 42 Super Macro Super Macro fixes optical zoom at a position that allows you to shoot from the closest distance to the subject. The result is closer and larger subject images. NOTE • Zoom is fixed while Super Macro is selected, so no zoom operation is performed when you slide the zoom controller.
  • Page 43 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 “Û Spot” for the Auto Focus area (page 44).

  • Page 44: Specifying The Auto Focus Area

    Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area) The camera automatically determines the focus point on the Intelligent screen and focuses there (intelligent AF). Ò • Face detection (page 47) operates automatically. This mode takes readings of a small area in the center of the Spot Û...
  • Page 45 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down. “Ò Intelligent” Focus frame IMPORTANT! • “Ë Tracking” cannot be selected for the Auto Focus area while you are using Auto Shutter (page 72). • Selecting “Ë Tracking” can cause vibration and noise to occur due to lens operation while tracking a subject.

  • Page 46: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-timer (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. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the sixth Control Panel option from the top (Self-timer).

  • Page 47: Using Face Detection

    Using Face Detection (Face Detection) When shooting people, the face detection feature detects the faces of up to ten individuals and adjusts focus and brightness accordingly. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the third Control Panel option from the bottom (Face Detection).

  • Page 48: Shooting With Zoom

    Shooting with Zoom Your camera is equipped with various types of zoom: optical zoom, HD Zoom, Single SR Zoom, and digital zoom. The maximum zoom factor depends on the image size setting. Optical zoom Changes the lens focal distance. Allows greater zoom capabilities by cutting out a portion of the HD Zoom original image and enlarging it.

  • Page 49: Interpreting The Zoom Bar

    Interpreting the Zoom Bar During a zoom operation, a zoom bar appears on the monitor screen to show the current zoom setting. Undeteriorated resolution range (optical zoom, HD Zoom, Single SR Zoom) Optical zoom limit point • 4X optical zoom point Point from which resolution deteriorates •...

  • Page 50: Zooming With Minimal Loss Of Snapshot Resolution

    . Zoom Factor The digital zoom factor depends on the image size (page 35) and on whether Single SR Zoom is enabled or disabled. Image size Single SR Zoom: 16:9 Zooming with Minimal Loss of Snapshot Resolution (Single SR Zoom) Super resolution technology is used to analyze the image, and then interpolation is performed to avoid loss of overall resolution that occurs when using zoom.

  • Page 51: Recording Movie Images And Audio

    Recording Movie Images and Audio To record a movie Configure the quality setting for the movie (page 38). The length of the movie you can record will depend on the quality setting you select. In the REC mode, point the camera at the subject and then press [0] (Movie).
  • Page 52 NOTE • Spending a long time using movie recording will cause the camera to become slightly warm to the touch. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction. • The camera also records audio. Note the following points when shooting a movie. –...

  • Page 53: Using Prerecord Movie

    Using Prerecord Movie With this feature, the camera prerecords up to four seconds of whatever is happening in front of the lens in a buffer that is continually updated. Pressing [0] (Movie) saves the prerecorded action (buffer contents) followed by real-time recording. Real-time recording continues until you stop it.

  • Page 54: 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 use [2] ( • Movie recording is interrupted for a few seconds at the point where a snapshot is recorded.

  • Page 55: To Play Back An Audio Recording

    NOTE • You can use [8] (DISP) during audio recording to toggle the monitor screen on and off. • When monitor screen contents are turned off, selecting the “Voice Recording” scene will cause the monitor screen to turn off immediately (page 13). About audio data •...

  • Page 56: 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 57 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 58 . BEST SHOT Precautions • Some BEST SHOT scenes cannot be used while recording a movie. • Prerecord Movie scene and For YouTube scene cannot be used while shooting a snapshot. • The Voice Recording scene cannot be used while shooting a snapshot or recording a movie.

  • Page 59: 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 or movie whose setup you want to save.

  • Page 60: Digitally Correcting For Overexposure And Underexposure

    Digitally Correcting for Overexposure and Underexposure (HDR) With HDR (High Dynamic Range), the camera 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 different brightness levels. On the BEST SHOT scene menu, select the “HDR”...

  • Page 61: Shooting Snapshots Digitally Processed For Artistic Effect

    Shooting Snapshots Digitally Processed for Artistic Effect (HDR Art) This feature applies HDR (High Dynamic Range, page 60) photography to transform snapshots into works of art that provide a greater degree of expression than conventional photography. Normal image On the BEST SHOT scene menu, select the “HDR Art” scene. Press [SET] Use [8] and [2] to select the three Control Panel option from the bottom (Art Effect).

  • Page 62: Shooting Id Photographs

    Shooting ID Photographs You can use this procedure to shoot a portrait and then print it out in the following standard ID photo sizes: 30 On the BEST SHOT scene menu, select the “ID Photo” scene. Press the shutter button to shoot a portrait of the person for whom you want to create an ID photo.

  • Page 63: Shooting Images Of Business Cards And Documents

    Shooting Images of Business Cards and Documents A process called “keystone correction” makes lines straight and natural, even if rectangular subjects are shot from an angle. BEST SHOT has two scenes. On the BEST SHOT scene menu, select the “Business cards and documents”...

  • Page 64: Recording A Self-Portrait

    NOTE • When composing an image like the ones shown above, make sure that the entire outline of the object you are trying to shoot is enclosed within the monitor screen. • Make sure the object is against a background that allows its outline to stand out. •...

  • Page 65: Isolating Moving Subjects

    IMPORTANT! • If the camera remains in Auto Shutter standby without releasing the shutter, you can record an image by pressing the shutter button all the way down again. • Shooting with the self-portrait feature may produce a blurred image when shooting in areas where lighting is dim, which results in a very slow shutter speed setting.

  • Page 66: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings. • REC mode menu contents and operations are different from those in the PLAY mode. This section explains operations using the REC menu screen. See page 93 for information about PLAY menu screen operations.
  • Page 67 NOTE • [AUTO] provides a helpful way to navigate around tabs and menus. – Pressing [AUTO] while a tab is selected will display the viewfinder screen. – Pressing [AUTO] while menu item or setting is selected will “back step” in the following sequence: Settings IMPORTANT! •...

  • Page 68: Rec Mode Settings

    Your digital camera is equipped with a CCD shift type camera shake correction feature and a high-sensitivity anti image blur feature. These two features work in concert to minimize the effects of hand and subject movement.

  • Page 69: Using Continuous Shutter

    Using Continuous Shutter (CS) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * REC Tab * CS Your camera has three continuous shutter modes. CS speed 4 images 4 fps per second 10 images 10 fps per second 3 images Flash CS per second •...

  • Page 70: Displaying The On-Screen Grid

    Displaying the On-screen Grid (Grid) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * 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. Using the Auto Focus Assist Light (AF Assist Light) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * REC Tab * AF Assist Light Half-pressing the shutter button while this setting is selected...

  • Page 71: Changing The Focus Frame Shape

    Changing the Focus Frame Shape (Focus Frame) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * REC Tab * Focus Frame You can use this procedure to select from among five different shapes, including a heart shape, for the focus frame. Settings NOTE •...

  • Page 72: Using Auto Shutter

    Using Auto Shutter (Auto Shutter) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * REC Tab * Auto Shutter With Auto Shutter, the camera releases the shutter automatically when it detects that certain conditions are present. Camera releases the shutter automatically when it detects Detect Blur image blur to camera and subject movement are ¸...
  • Page 73 . To use Detect Panning to minimize image blur (Detect Panning) Point the camera at location where the subject will pass and then half- press the shutter button to adjust exposure and focus. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down.
  • Page 74 . To change Auto Shutter trigger sensitivity (Sensitivity) Use [8] and [2] to select “Sensitivity” and then press [6]. Use [4] and [6] to select the sensitivity setting you want, and then press [SET]. • You can select any one of three sensitivity levels, from /.. (Lowest) to /// (Highest).
  • Page 75 IMPORTANT! • If the camera remains in Auto Shutter standby without releasing the shutter, you can record an image by pressing the shutter button all the way down again. • Detect Blur and Detect Panning may not produce the desired effect when shooting in an area where dim lighting requires a slow shutter speed, or when the subject is moving extremely quickly.

  • Page 76: Configuring Power On Default Settings

    Configuring Power On Default Settings (Memory) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * REC Tab * Memory When you turn off the camera, it remembers the current settings of all enabled memory items and restores them when you turn it back on. Any memory item that is disabled will be returned to its initial default setting whenever you turn off the camera.

  • Page 77: Image Quality Settings

    Image Quality Settings (Quality) Enabling Super Resolution Quality for Snapshots (Single SR Quality) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * Quality Tab * Single SR Quality Super resolution technology is used to analyze the image, and then interpolation is performed to increase overall image resolution.

  • Page 78: Recording Beautiful Images Of People And Scenery

    Recording Beautiful Images of People and Scenery (Effect) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * Quality Tab * Effect When either mode described below is selected, the camera will automatically touch up people and scenery to help ensure beautiful images every time. This mode smoothes the skin texture of the subject and Make-up softens facial shadows caused by harsh sunlight for better...

  • Page 79: Shooting Beautiful Scenery Images (Landscape)

    . Shooting Beautiful Scenery Images (Landscape) Enter the Landscape Mode • Entering the Landscape Mode causes the Ö to appear on the Control Panel. Press [SET]. Use [4] and [6] to select the Landscape Mode setting (third Control Panel icon from the bottom), and then press [SET].

  • Page 80: Correcting Image Brightness

    Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * Quality Tab * EV Shift You can manually adjust an image’s exposure value (EV value) before shooting it. • Exposure Compensation Range: –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV •...

  • Page 81: Controlling White Balance

    Controlling White Balance (White Balance) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * Quality Tab * 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.

  • Page 82: Specifying Iso Sensitivity

    Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * Quality Tab * ISO ISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light. Auto Adjusts sensitivity automatically according to conditions. ISO 50 Lower sensitivity ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600...

  • Page 83: Optimizing Image Brightness

    Optimizing Image Brightness (Lighting) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * Quality Tab * Lighting You can use this setting to optimize the balance between bright areas and dark areas when shooting images. Performs a higher level of brightness correction than the “On” setting. Extra When this option is selected, it takes longer for the image to be stored after the shutter button is pressed.

  • Page 84: Viewing Snapshots And Movies

    Viewing Snapshots and Movies Viewing Snapshots See page 30 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 [0] (Movie) to start playback.

  • Page 85: Editing A Movie On The Camera

    Editing a Movie on the Camera (Movie Editing) The Movie Editing feature lets you use one of the following procedures to edit out a specific part of a movie. Cuts everything from the beginning of the movie up to the (To-Point Cut) current location.
  • Page 86 When the frame where you want the cut point to be is displayed, press [2]. (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 87: 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 88: Deleting Continuous Shutter Images

    Deleting Continuous Shutter Images You can delete CS images (1 image in CS group, selected images in CS group, 1 CS group) while playback is in progress or paused. While CS image playback is in progress or paused, press [ Next, perform the same operations you would perform to delete normal (non-CS) images (page 31).

  • Page 89: Zooming An On-Screen Image

    . Dividing Up All CS Groups While a CS group is displayed, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the bottom PLAY Panel item (MENU) and then press [SET] (page 93). Use [ ] and [ ] to select the “PLAY” tab. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Divide Group”...

  • Page 90: Displaying The Image Menu

    Displaying the Image Menu In the PLAY mode, slide the zoom controller towards w (]). Use [8], [2], [4] and [6] to move the selection boundary around the image menu. To view a particular image, use [8], [2], [4], or [6] to move the selection boundary to the image you want and then press [SET].

  • Page 91: 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 jacks (white) VIDEO IN jack (yellow) Making sure that the 4 mark on the AV cable connector is towards the •...
  • Page 92 IMPORTANT! • Before connecting to a TV to display images, be sure to configure the camera’s [r] (REC) and [p] (PLAY) buttons for “Power On” or “Power On/Off” (page 143). • Audio is initially output by the camera at maximum volume. When you first start displaying images, set the TV volume control at a relatively low level and then adjust it as required.

  • Page 93: 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. Using the PLAY Panel Pressing [SET] in the PLAY mode will display the PLAY Panel. . Example PLAY Panel Operation In the PLAY mode, press [SET].
  • Page 94 Displays the PLAY menu. You can perform the following operations on the PLAY menu. Use [4] and [6] to select the tab where the menu item you want to configure is located. Use [8] and [2] to select the menu item you want, and then press [6].

  • Page 95: Playing A Slideshow On The Camera

    Playing a Slideshow on the Camera (Slideshow) In the PLAY mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the third PLAY Panel item from the bottom (Slideshow) and then press [SET] (page 93). Start Starts the slideshow. Images Specifies the type of images to be included in the slideshow. All images: Snapshots, movies, and audio recordings Only: Snapshots and audio snapshots only »...

  • Page 96: Saving 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 1 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, and the “Interval” setting is ignored.
  • Page 97 Connect the camera to your computer (pages 119, 128). 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 98: Applying An Artistic Effect

    Applying an Artistic Effect (Art Effect) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [SET] * MENU * PLAY Tab * Art Effect You can transform an image into an artistic image. The transformed image is saved as 3M (2048 1536 pixels) size. Any one of the following art effects can be applied to an image: Oil Painting, Crayon, Water Color.

  • Page 99: Protecting A File Against Deletion

    Protecting a File Against Deletion (Protect) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * [SET] * 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 100: Editing The Date And Time Of An Image

    Editing the Date and Time of an Image (Date/Time) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [SET] * MENU * PLAY Tab * Date/Time [8] [2] Changes the setting at the cursor location. [4] [6] Moves the cursor between settings. [0] (Movie) Toggles between 12-hour and 24-hour format.

  • Page 101: Resizing A Snapshot

    Resizing a Snapshot (Resize) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [SET] * MENU * PLAY Tab * Resize You can reduce the size of a snapshot and save the result as a separate snapshot. The original snapshot is also retained. You can select resize an image to one of three image sizes: 10M, 6M, VGA.

  • Page 102: Adding Audio To A Snapshot

    Adding Audio to a Snapshot (Dubbing) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [SET] * MENU * PLAY Tab * Dubbing You can add audio to a snapshot after you shoot it. You can re-record a snapshot’s audio whenever you want.

  • Page 103: Copying Files

    Voice Recording Playback Controls Fast forward/fast reverse Play/pause Volume adjustment Display content switching Stop playback • Audio of an Audio Snapshot also can be played back on a computer with Windows Media Player or QuickTime. Copying Files (Copy) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [SET] * MENU * PLAY Tab * Copy Files can be copied from the camera’s built-in memory to a memory card or from a memory card to built-in memory.

  • Page 104: Dynamic Photo

    Dynamic Photo You can use the procedures in this section to crop either a moving subject or a still subject out of a snapshot and then insert it into another snapshot or movie. Moving Subject To create a subject image to be inserted (Dynamic Photo) In the REC mode, press [SET].
  • Page 105 Use [8] and [2] to specify the subject type, and then press [4]. Moving Subject 20 images per 1sec (20fps) second Moving Subject 10 images per 2sec (10fps) second Moving Subject 5 images per 4sec (5fps) second Still Subject • To create a still subject, select “Still Subject”. Use [8] and [2] to select “Number of Shots”, and then press [SET].
  • Page 106 First, shoot an image that includes the subject you want to extract. • Shoot an image in which the subject is as large as possible. If you selected “2” for the “Number of Shots” setting, the images should include some easily identifiable reference point that you can use for later alignment in step 10 below.

  • Page 107: Extracting Text From An Image

    IMPORTANT! • When shooting the subject image, shoot against a white wall or some other surface of a color that is different from that of the subject. The camera will not be able to crop the subject image properly if it is the same or similar color as the background. •...

  • Page 108: Inserting A Subject Into A Snapshot Or Movie

    Inserting a Subject into a Snapshot or Movie (Dynamic Photo) Use the following procedure to insert a subject image into a snapshot or movie. In the PLAY mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the second PLAY Panel item from the bottom (Dynamic Photo) and then press [SET] (page 93).
  • Page 109 NOTE • The camera comes with a number of extracted sample subjects in its built-in memory, which you can use to create Dynamic Photos, if you like. • Performing a delete or format operation will not delete the extracted sample subjects in built-in camera memory.

  • Page 110: Converting A Dynamic Photo Still Image To A Movie

    Converting a Dynamic Photo Still Image to a Movie (Movie Converter) A Dynamic Photo with a still image background and a moving subject is stored as a series of 20 still images. You can use the following procedure to convert the 20 images that make up a Dynamic Photo to a movie.

  • Page 111: 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 112: Connecting Directly To A Pictbridge Compatible Printer

    Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge and print images without going through a computer. . To set up the camera before connecting to a printer Turn on the camera. Next, press [SET] and then display the REC menu (page 66) or the PLAY menu (page 93).
  • Page 113 . 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 114: 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 115 . Configuring the Same DPOF Settings for All the Images Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [SET] * 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 116: 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 114). 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 117: 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...

  • Page 118: Using The Camera With A Windows Computer

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

  • Page 119: 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 (Bundled CD-ROM)”...

  • Page 120: Your Computer

    Turn off the camera and then use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect it to your computer. • The camera does not draw power over the USB cable. Make sure the camera’s battery is sufficiently charged before connecting.
  • Page 121 Windows 7, Windows Vista users: Click “Start” and then “Documents”. Windows XP users: Click “Start” and then “My Documents”. • If you already have a “DCIM” folder in “Documents” (Windows 7, Windows Vista) or “My Documents” (Windows XP), the next step will overwrite it. If you want to keep the existing “DCIM”...

  • Page 122: Playing Movies

    . 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 134. •...

  • Page 123: Uploading Movie Files To Youtube

    Uploading Movie Files to YouTube 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” BEST SHOT scene to YouTube.
  • Page 124 . 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 125: Transferring Images From Your Computer To Camera Memory

    . To transfer images to the camera Connect the camera to your computer (page 119). 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 126 . To transfer computer screen captures to the camera Connect the camera to your computer (page 119). 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 127: Play Back Dynamic Photo Images On Your Exilim

    Play back Dynamic Photo images on your EXILIM, a computer, or on a mobile phone You can copy moving subjects (animated characters) from your computer to the EXILIM. You also can convert Dynamic Photo images to movies and send them to a mobile phone for playback.

  • Page 128: Connecting The Camera To Your Computer And Saving Files

    Connecting the Camera to Your Computer and Saving Files IMPORTANT! • The camera does not support operation with Mac OS X 10.0. Operation is supported with Mac OS 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, and 10.6 (using the OS standard USB driver) only. NOTE •...
  • Page 129 • 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 130: To View Copied Images

    . To view copied images Double-click the camera’s drive icon. Double-click the “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 134. •...

  • Page 131: 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. Playing a Movie You can use QuickTime, which comes bundled with your operating system, to play back movies on a Macintosh.

  • Page 132: Using An Eye-Fi Wireless Sd Memory Card To Transfer Images (Eye-Fi)

    Using an Eye-Fi Wireless SD Memory Card to Transfer Images (Eye-Fi) Shooting with an Eye-Fi wireless SD memory card loaded in the camera makes it possible to transfer image data automatically to a computer via wireless LAN. Configure LAN access point, transfer destination and other settings for the Eye-Fi card in accordance with the instructions that come with the Eye-Fi card.

  • Page 133: Files And Folders

    Files and Folders The camera creates a file and saves it 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 134: Memory Card Data

    File System (DCF). . About DCF The following operations are supported for DCF-compliant images. Note, however, that CASIO makes no performance guarantees concerning these operations. • Transferring this camera’s DCF-compliant images to another manufacturer’s camera and view them. • Printing this camera’s DCF-compliant images on another manufacturer’s printer.

  • Page 135: 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 136: 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. See the following for more information. – REC Menu (page 66) – PLAY Menu (page 93) Adjusting Monitor Screen Brightness (Screen) Procedure [SET] * MENU * Set Up Tab * Screen...

  • Page 137: Configuring Camera Sound Settings

    Configuring Camera Sound Settings (Sounds) Procedure [SET] * 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 91).

  • Page 138: Configuring A Startup Image

    Configuring a Startup Image (Startup) Procedure [SET] * MENU * Set Up Tab * Startup Display the image you want to use as your startup image and then select “On”. • The startup image does not appear when you turn on the camera by pressing [p] (PLAY).

  • Page 139: Creating An Image Storage Folder

    Creating an Image Storage Folder (Create Folder) Procedure [SET] * MENU * Set Up Tab * Create Folder Creates a folder with a unique number (page 133). Files will be Create Folder stored in the new folder starting from when you record your next image.

  • Page 140: Time Stamping Snapshots

    Time Stamping Snapshots (Timestamp) Procedure [SET] * 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 141: Setting The Camera's Clock

    Setting the Camera’s Clock (Adjust) Procedure [SET] * MENU * Set Up Tab * Adjust [8] [2] Change the setting at the cursor location [4] [6] Move the cursor between settings [0] (Movie) Toggles between 12-hour and 24-hour format When the date and time settings are what you want, press [SET] to apply them. •...

  • Page 142: Specifying The Display Language

    Specifying the Display Language (Language) Procedure [SET] * MENU * Set Up Tab * Language . Specify the display language you want. Select the tab on the right. Select “Language”. Select the language you want. • Camera models sold in certain geographic areas may not support display language selection.

  • Page 143: Configuring Auto Power Settings

    Configuring Auto Power Settings (Auto Power Off) Procedure [SET] * MENU * Set Up Tab * Auto Power Off Auto Power Off turns off the camera whenever no camera operation is performed for a preset amount of time. Trigger Time Settings: 1 min, 2 min, 5 min (The trigger time is always 5 minutes in the PLAY mode.) •...

  • Page 144: Disabling File Deletion

    Disabling File Deletion (Ü Disabled) Procedure [SET] * MENU * Set Up Tab * Ü Disabled The camera will not start the image delete operation when you press [2] ( “Ü Disabled” is turned on. You can protect against accidental deletion of images by selecting “On” for “Ü Disabled”.

  • Page 145: Selecting The Screen Aspect Ratio And Video Output System

    Selecting the Screen Aspect Ratio and Video Output System (Video Out) Procedure [SET] * 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...
  • Page 146 Resetting the Camera to Factory Defaults (Reset) Procedure [SET] * MENU * Set Up Tab * Reset See page 159 for details about the camera’s factory default settings. The settings below are not reset. World Time settings, clock settings, date style, screen language, video output Other Settings (Set Up)

  • Page 147: 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 148 • 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 149 • 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 150: 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 151: 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 152: Caring For Your Camera

    Doing so creates the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric shock. 0 Should the power cord ever become damaged (to the point that internal wires are exposed or cut), immediately contact your original retailer or a CASIO authorized service center to request repair. Continued use of a damaged power cord creates the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric shock.
  • Page 153 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 154: Power Supply

    • Check if the charger and battery contacts are dirty. If contacts are dirty, wipe them clean with a dry cloth. 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 155: 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 156: 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 157: 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 158: Computer System Requirements For Bundled Software (Bundled Cd-Rom)

    Hard Disk Drive Space : At least 335MB 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 159: Reset Initial Default Settings

    Reset Initial Default Settings The tables in this section show the initial default settings on menus that appear in the REC mode and PLAY mode when you reset the camera (page 146). • A dash (–) indicates an item whose setting is not reset or an item for which there is no reset setting.

  • Page 160: Play Mode

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

  • Page 161: When Things Don't Go Right

    2)The battery may be dead. Charge the battery (page 17). If the 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-120 rechargeable lithium ion battery. The camera 1)Auto Power Off may have activated (page 143).
  • Page 162 (page 39) or select a different BEST SHOT scene (page 56). The ? (Flash Off) The flash unit may be malfunctioning. Contact a CASIO icon flashes red on authorized service center or your original retailer. Note that...
  • Page 163 Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action A recorded image 1)Camera power may have been turned off before the save was not saved. operation was complete, which will result in the image not being saved. If the battery indicator shows battery as soon as possible (page 19). 2)You may have removed the memory card from the camera before the save operation was complete, which will result in the image not being saved.
  • Page 164 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 • Movies resizing, trimming, •...
  • Page 165 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 166: 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. Buttons are not With large capacity memory cards there is a delay after the...
  • Page 167 If the same LENS ERROR message appears after you turn power back on, contact a CASIO authorized service center or your original retailer. The Camera Shake unit may be malfunctioning. If the same LENS ERROR 2 message appears after you turn power back on, contact your retailer or a CASIO authorized service center.
  • Page 168 Remove the obstruction and turn power back on again. Your camera system is corrupted. Contact your retailer or a SYSTEM ERROR CASIO authorized service center. The LOCK switch of the SD or SDHC memory card loaded in the camera is in the The card is locked.

  • Page 169: Number Of Snapshots/Movie Recording Time/Voice Recording Time

    Number of Snapshots/Movie Recording Time/ Voice Recording Time Snapshot Image Size Image Quality (Pixels) Fine (4320 3240) Normal Fine (4320 2880) Normal 16:9 Fine (4320 2432) Normal Fine (3648 2736) Normal Fine (2816 2112) Normal Fine (2048 1536) Normal Fine (640 480) Normal...

  • Page 170: Voice Recording

    Movies Image Maximum Approximate Data Quality File Size Rate (Frame Rate) (Pixels) Maximum 18.2 Megabits/second 1280 Movie Size: (20 frames/second) 4 GB 12.2 Megabits/second (30 frames/second) 29 minutes) Voice Recording Maximum File Format File Size 4 GB IMA-ADPCM Built-in memory capacity after formatting The above values are based on use of a PRO HIGH SPEED SD memory card (Panasonic Corporation).

  • Page 171: Specifications

    Specifications File Format Snapshots: Movies: Audio (Voice Recording): WAV (monaural) Recording Media Built-in Memory (Image Storage Area: 34.9MB*) SD/SDHC Recorded Image Sizes Snapshot: Movies: Image Deletion 1 file; selected files; all files (with memory protection feature) Effective Pixels 14.10 Megapixels Imaging Element Size: 1/2.3-inch square pixel CCD Total Pixels: 14.48 Megapixels...
  • Page 172 Exposure –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV (in 1/3EV steps) Compensation Shutter CCD shutter, mechanical shutter Shutter Speed Snapshot (Auto): 1/2 to 1/2000 second Snapshot (Night Scene): 4 to 1/2000 second Aperture Value F3.2 (W) to F8.0 (W) (When used with ND filter) White Balance Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Shade, Day White Fluorescent, Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, Manual WB...
  • Page 173 External connection USB port (Hi-Speed USB compatible) / AV output terminal terminal (NTSC/PAL) Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural Power Requirements Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-120) 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.
  • Page 174 . Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-120) Rated Voltage Rated Capacitance Operating Temperature Requirements Dimensions Weight . Charger unit (BC-120L) Input Power Output Power Operating Temperature Requirements Supported Battery Type Charging Time Dimensions Weight • Power cord precautions for use in Singapore The power cord set is not supplied.
  • Page 175 CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD. 6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan MA1107-A...
  • Page 176 Getting the Most Out of Dynamic Photo For a wealth of information about Dynamic Photo including explanations about how to use Dynamic Photo images, the Dynamic Studio image conversion service, sample images, and more, visit the special Dynamic Photo website at: This manual provides an introduction to Dynamic Photo, which creates a whole new way to enjoy digital imaging.

  • Page 177: Dynamic Photo! A Totally New Way To Enjoy Digital Photography

    Dynamic Photo! A totally new way to enjoy digital Dynamic Photo makes it easy to crop a moving subject out of a series of images and insert it into other images! A simple operation on the camera extracts a moving subject automatically by cropping up to 20 Continuous Shutter images.

  • Page 178: Using The Dynamic Photo Extracted Sample Subjects

    Using the Dynamic Photo Extracted Sample Subjects Your digital camera comes with a number of extracted sample subjects in its built-in memory. You can use these sample subjects to practice creating Dynamic Photo images by inserting them into your original snapshots or movies.
  • Page 179 After creation of the Dynamic Photo image is complete, the finished image with the inserted moving subject will appear on the monitor screen. After you master the above procedure using extracted sample subjects, you will be ready to create your own extracted subjects and insert them into snapshots or movies for totally original Dynamic Photo images.

  • Page 180: Creating A Dynamic Photo Image

    Creating a Dynamic Photo Image Step 1: Shoot the subject. Dynamic Photo images are created by extracting the subject out of one image, and inserting it into another image (snapshot or movie). The term “subject” as used here refers to what you extract or crop out of the first image. Perform the following steps to shoot and extract the subject.
  • Page 181 First, shoot the subject. Best results can be obtained with the camera secured on a tripod. With the camera pointed at the moving subject, press the shutter button to record. If you selected “Moving Subject”, the camera will record a series of Continuous Shutter (CS) images over a few seconds.

  • Page 182: Step 2: Create The Dynamic Photo Image

    Complete! The camera compares the images you shot in steps 4 and 5 and extracts the subject. The extracted subject image will appear on the monitor screen. If you selected “Moving Subject”, the 20 subject images that were recorded will scroll on the screen, creating the illusion of movement.
  • Page 183 Use [4] and [6] to select the subject you want to insert and then press [SET]. * Only subjects that can be inserted into other images will appear at this time. If you are inserting a subject into a movie an image will appear on the monitor screen showing the approximate location of the subject in the movie.

  • Page 184: Four Tips For Good Subject Cropping

    Four Tips for Good Subject Cropping • When shooting the subject image, shoot against a white wall or some other surface whose color is different from that of the subject. The camera will not be able to crop the subject image properly if its color is the same as or similar to the background color.

  • Page 185: Specifying The Subject Type And Cs Speed

    Move the subject away from the wall to avoid shadows! The camera may mistake shadows on the wall or floor caused by strong sunlight, illumination, or other light sources as part of the subject. Shadows tend to form when the subject is too close to a wall.

  • Page 186: Changing The "Number Of Shots" Setting

    CS speed Moving Subject 20 frames per 1sec (20fps) second Moving Subject 10 frames per 2sec (10fps) second Moving Subject 5 frames per 4sec (5fps) second Still Subject Changing the “Number of Shots” Setting Normally you need to shoot the subject you want to extract against a background and then shoot the background again without the subject.

  • Page 187: Extracting Text From An Image

    Extracting Text from an Image You can write text on a blank sheet of paper, shoot an image of it, and then use the following procedure to extract the text for insertion into an image. Before shooting the subject in step 4 under “Step 1: Shoot the subject.”...

  • Page 188: Step 4: Converting A Dynamic Photo Still Image To A Movie (Movie Converter)

    Step 4: Converting a Dynamic Photo Still Image to a Movie A Dynamic Photo with a still image background and a moving subject is stored as a series of 20 still images. You can use the following procedure to convert the 20 images that make up a Dynamic Photo to a movie.

  • Page 189: Step 5: Use Dynamic Studio To Expand Use Of Dynamic Photo Images To Other Applications.14

    This makes it possible to view Dynamic Photo images you created with a CASIO EXILIM digital camera to a format that can be played back as a movie on a PC, digital photo frame, cell phone or other device.

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