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Digital Camera
EX-FC150
User's Guide
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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
Website at http://www.exilim.com/

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  • Page 1 Digital Camera EX-FC150 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 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 battery (NP-40) To attach the strap to the camera Attach strap here. * The shape of the power cord _.z'_ plug varies according to country...

  • Page 3: Unpacking Read T His First

    • Any copying of the contents of this User's Guide, either in part or its entirety, is forbidden. Except for your own personal use, any other use of the contents of this manual without the permission of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. is forbidden under copyright laws.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ........M)Quick Start Basics What is a digital camera? ........What you can do with your CASIO camera ......First, charge the battery prior to use ........ l To charge the battery ..........l To load the battery ..........Configuring Basic Settings the First Time You Turn On the Camera ..
  • Page 5 M! Recording Movies To record a movie ..........II Audio ............Recording a High-definition Movie ......... Recording a High Speed Movie ........Using Prerecord Movie ......(Prerecord (Movie)) .. 62 Recording a Movie for YouTube ..... (For YouTube) .. 64 Shooting a Snapshot while Shooting a Movie ......
  • Page 6 Turning on Image Review ....... (Review)... Using Icon Help ........(Icon Help)... Configuring Power On Default Settings ....(Memory)... Image Quality Settings ........ (Quality) . 100 Specifying Snapshot image Quality .... Quality (Snapshot)).. Movie image Quality Settings ....Quality (Movie)).. Setting the High Speed Movie Frame Rate...
  • Page 7 Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number of Copies ........M! Using the Camera with a Computer Things you can do using a computer ....... Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ....... Viewing and Storing images on a Computer ......
  • Page 8 Using the On-screen Histogram to Check Exposure ..(+Histogram) . 161 l How to Use the Histogram ........M)Appendix Precautions during Use ........Power Supply ..........l Charging ............l To replace the battery ..........l Battery Precautions ..........l Using the Camera in another Country ....... Using a Memory Card .........

  • Page 9: Monitor Screen Contents

    iiJJil, The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained. • Camera Front Back @Zoom controller @Back lamp @Control button (pages 25, 46, 108) (pages 23, 26, 44) ([A] [V] [,] [P,]) @Shutter button (page 25) @[O] (Movie) button (pages 29, 32, 44, 86, @Flash...
  • Page 10 Bottom _Battery/memory card slots (pages 17, 21, 171, 172) _Tripod hole Use this hole when attaching to a tripod. _Speaker • Charger Unit @ _ T_ :j Contacts _[CHARGE] Lamp @AC jack...
  • Page 11 The monitor screen uses v arious indicators, icons, and values tokeep y ou informed ofthe camera's status. • The sample screens inthis section are intended toshow y ou the locations ofall t he indicators and figures that can appear onthe monitor screen invarious modes. They d onot r epresent screens that a ctually appear onthe camera.
  • Page 12 • Movie Recording @Recording mode (page 57) @Audio recording disabled (page 60) @Remaining movie memory capacity (page 57) @Movie recording time (page 57) @Movie recording in progress (page 57) @Movie quality (HD/STD movie) (pages 57, 60)/ Recording speed (high speed movie) (page 60) •...
  • Page 13 • Movie Playback @No audio data available @File type @Protect indicator (page 119) _Folder name/file name (page 149) @Movie recording time (page 103) @Movie quality/speed (pages 57, 60, 60) @YouTube (page 64) @Date/time (page 156) @Battery level indicator (page 18) •...

  • Page 14: M)Quick Start Basics

    ;iiiiii!i!i!iii!!ii iii¸i¸i¸i¸¸ii¸i¸¸_¸i _% !_i_!:_iii!i;!!ii!i!ii!iiiiiiiiii_ A digital camera stores images on a memory card, so you can record and delete them a countless number of times. You can use the images you record in a variety of different ways. Store images on your Print images.

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

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

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

    Note that the battery of a newly purchased camera is not charged. Perform the steps under "To charge the battery" to bring the battery to a full charge. • Your camera requires a special CASIO rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40) for power.

  • Page 17: To Load The Battery

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

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

    The first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen appears for configuring the display language, date, and time settings. Failure to set the date and time correctly will cause the wrong date and time data to be recorded with images. •...

  • Page 20: Preparing A Memory Card

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

  • Page 21: To Load A Memory Card

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

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

    memory format (initialize) a new card You need to format a new memory card before using it for the first time. 1. Turn on the camera and press [MENU]. 2. On the "Set Up" tab, select "Format" and then press [_.]. 3.

  • Page 23: Turning The Camera On And Off

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

  • Page 24: Holding The Camera Correctly

    iil ..Your images will not come out clearly if you move the camera when you press the shutter button. When pressing the shutter button, be sure to hold the camera as shown in the illustration below, and keep it still by pressing your arms firmly against your sides as you shoot.

  • Page 25: To Shoot A Snapshot

    The following procedure describes how to shoot a single snapshot. For information about shooting a series of shots (Continuous Shutter), see page 49. 1. Press [O] (REC) to turn on the camera. Press [SET]. 3. Use [A] and [V] to select the top option in the control panel (Exposure mode).
  • Page 26 Half-press the shutter button to focus the image. When focus is complete, the camera will beep, the back lamp will light green, and the focus frame will turn green. • If the current aperture, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, or Auto Exposure is not correct, the setting will turn orange when you half-press the shutter button.
  • Page 27 Shooting a Movie [O] (Movie) Press [O] (Movie) to start movie recording. Press [O] (Movie) again to stop movie recording. See the following pages for details. Standard movie (STD movie): page 57 High-definition movie (HD movie): page 60 High speed movie (HS movie): page 60 •...

  • Page 28: Viewing Snapshots

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

  • Page 29: Deleting Images

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

  • Page 30: Snapshot Shooting Precautions

    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. • If unwanted light is shining directly onto the lens, shade the lens with your hand. Monitor Screen when Shooting Snapshots...

  • Page 31: Auto Focus Restrictions

    Auto Focus Restrictions • Any of the following can make proper focus impossible. - Solid color wall or other very low contrast subject - Strongly back lit subject - Very shiny subject - Blinds or other subject with a repeating horizontal pattern - Multiple subjects at varying distances from the camera - Subject in a dark location - Subject that is too far away for light from the AF assist light to reach...

  • Page 32: M)Snapshot Tutorial

    The control panel can be used to configure camera settings. [A] ET] E_] E_] 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. [SET] Use [A] and [V] to select the setting you want to change. This will select one of the control panel icons and display its settings.*_ @Exposure mode (page 33) Control...

  • Page 33: Selecting The Exposure Mode

    Your camera has a variety of different exposure modes. Before shooting an image, select the exposure mode that suits the type of subject you are shooting. In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2. Use[A] and [V] to select the top option in the control panel (Exposure mode).
  • Page 34 In this mode, you select the shutter speed and other settings are adjusted accordingly. Q Press [SET] to open the control panel. (_) Use [A] and [V] to open the fifth control panel option from the top (shutter speed, EV Shift). (_) Use [A] and [V] to select the shutter speed setting, and then use [,] and [1_] to change it.

  • Page 35: (Size)

    • Pixels A digital camera image is a collection of small Pixel dots called "pixels". The more pixels there are in an image, the more detail there will be. However, you generally can do with fewer pixels when printing an image (L size) through a print service, attaching an image to e-mail, when viewing the image on a computer, etc.
  • 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 _ ix when you plan to print large-size prints (such as A3 size). Less detail, but takes up less memory. Best when you want to send images by e-mail, etc.
  • Page 37 • To select the image size In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2. Use [A] and [V] to select the second control panel option (Image Size). 3. Use [,] and [,] to select an image size and then press [SET]. Poster Print 3648X2736) Good detail for better clarity even for images...
  • Page 38 • The initial factory default image size setting is 10M (10 million pixels). • Selecting "3:2" records images with an aspect ratio of 3:2, which matches the standard aspect ratio of print paper. • The letters "HDTV" stand for "High Definition Television". An HDTV screen has an aspect ratio of 16:9, which makes them wider than the usual 4:3 aspect ratio of television screens of the past.

  • Page 39: (Iso)

    ISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light. In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2. Use[A] and [V] to select the third control panel option from the top (ISO Sensitivity). Use [,] and [P.] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. Adjusts sens,t,v,ty automat,ca,y...

  • Page 40: (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 41: (Ev Shift)

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

  • Page 42: Shooting With Slow Motion View

    When you press [SLOW] (Slow Motion View), the camera will start to pre-record images continually in a buffer and play them back at slow speed. Up to three seconds worth of pre-recorded images are in the buffer. Fully pressing the shutter button will save [SLOW] (Slow Motion View) the currently displayed pre-recorded image.
  • Page 43 When the pre-recorded image you want to save is displayed, press the shutter button. This will store the displayed image as a snapshot and exit Show Motion View. To exit Slow Motion View without saving any image, press [SLOW]. _NOTE •...

  • Page 44: (Flash)

    2. Use [,] and [,] to select the flash setting you want and then press [SET]. i i; Flash fires automatically in accordance with exposure (amount of light and brightness) conditions. Flash does not fire. Flash always fires. This setting can be used to brighten a subject that normally comes out dark due to daylight or backlight (daylight synchro flash).
  • Page 45 _NOTE • Take care so your fingers and the strap do not block the flash. • The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is too far away or too close. • Flash charging time (page 189) depends on operating conditions (battery condition, ambient temperature, etc.).

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

    In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2. Use [A] and [V] to select the bottom control panel option (Date/Time). You can use [4] and [1_]to select date or time display. _NOTE • You can select either of two display styles (page 156) for the date: Month/Day or Day/Month.

  • Page 47: Optical Zoom/Digital Zoom Switch Point

    _NOTE • The higher the digital zoom factor, the coarser the recorded image. Note that the camera also has a function that lets you record using digital zoom without image deterioration (page 48). • Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against image blur due to camera movement when shooting with telephoto.
  • Page 48 Undeteriorated digital zoom Undeteriorated image Deteriorated image quality range quality range "° I m, IE 1 1× 5X to 28.5X/ 20X to 79.7X Optical/digital zoom switch point Zoom pointer (Indicates current zoom.) * 5× optical zoom point Deterioration point • The deterioration point depends on Deterioration Maximum...

  • Page 49: Using Continuous Shutter

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

  • Page 50: Using High Speed Cs And Prerecord Cs

    • Combining Normal Speed CS images into a CS group (page 104) manually on the playback screen is not supported. • You cannot specify the number of images shot per second (fps) with Normal Speed • The number of images per second (fps) of Normal Speed CS varies slightly depending on the type of memory card you are using and its current condition (remaining capacity, fragmentation state, etc.).
  • Page 51 • You can specify 5, 10, 20, or 30 as the maximum number of shots for each continuous shutter operation. • You can specify anywhere from 0.75 seconds up to 30 seconds as the continuous shutter shooting time, which is the amount of time of the pre-record buffer plus the amount of time that continuous shutter recording is performed after the shutter button is pressed all the way.
  • Page 52 8. Use [,] and [_.] to select the continuous shutter CS speed (CS) speed you want and then press [SET]. ;;;: The camera determines theCSspeedbydeterminingthe light level and surrounding automatically configuring a speed that prevents underexposure. Enables specification of the number of OS images recorded per second.
  • Page 53 Half-press the shutter button. This will cause the camera to start pre-recording images. • The camera will not emit a shutter sound when you half-press the shutter button while Prerecord CS is selected. • If you release the half-pressed shutter button before pressing it the rest of the way down, all of the pre-recorded images currently in the buffer will be deleted.

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

    _ Specifying Saving Images the Method Continuous Shutter Use the procedure below to specify how images should be saved after a High Speed CS operation. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Use [,] and [_.] to select the "REC" tab.
  • Page 55 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" mark so you can tell where the continuous shutter operation started.

  • Page 56: Continuous Shutter Precautions

    _ Continuous Shutter Precautions • If there is not enough available capacity on the memory card, you may not be able to record the number of CS images indicated on the monitor screen. Make sure your memory card has sufficient remaining capacity before shooting with using continuous shutter.
  • Page 57 E"_=_[_I_[_ iiiiiiiiii, The following procedure explains how to record a standard (STD) movie. See the pages indicated below for more information about movies. High-definition movie (HD movie): page 60 High speed movie (HS movie): page 60 [O] (Movie) In the REC mode, set the movie mode switch to =(_ (HD/STD).
  • Page 58 Shooting with BEST SHOT With BEST SHOT (page 66), you can select the sample scene that matches the type of movie you are trying to shoot and the camera will change its setup accordingly, beautiful movies every time. Selecting the "Natural Green" BEST SHOT scene, for example, will shot images with vivid green trees and grass.
  • Page 59 In order to avoid problems such as these, use of an Ultra High Speed Type SD memory card is recommended. Note, however that CASIO makes no guarantees about the operation of any Ultra High Speed Type SD memory card used with this camera.
  • Page 60 This camera supports recording of high-definition (HD) movies. The aspect ratio of an HD movie is 16:9, the image size is 1280X720 pixels, and the frame rate is 30 fps. Image quality and image size settings cannot be changed. In the REC mode, set the movie mode switch to =(_) (HD/STD). Press [MENU].
  • Page 61 Use [A] and [V] to select the frame rate (recording speed) you want and then press [SET]. A fast frame rate (such as 1000 fps)will result in a smaller image size. 120 fps 640X480 240 fps 448X336 420 fps 224X168 fps (frames per second) 1000 fps...
  • Page 62 With this feature, the camera pre-records up to five seconds of whatever is happening in front of the lens in a buffer that is continually updated. Pressing [O] saves the pre-recorded action (buffer contents) followed by real-time recording. Real-time recording continues until you stop it. Prerecord Movie can be used when shooting a standard (STD) movie, a high-definition (HD) movie, or a high speed (HS) movie.
  • Page 63 • To shoot a Prerecord Movie After using the above procedure to set up the camera for Prerecord Movie, point the camera at the subject. When you are ready to record, press [Q]. This will save the approximately five seconds of action that was prerecorded the buffer before you pressed [Q] (two seconds if you are using high speed movie) and start real-time recording.
  • Page 64 The movie file will be stored in a camera folder named "100YOUTB'. • Installing YouTube Uploader for CASIO from the CD-ROM that comes with your camera simplifies uploading of movie files you recorded with the "For YouTube" scene to YouTube (page 139).
  • Page 65 While a movie is being recorded, press the shutter button. Movie recording continues after the snapshot is recorded. Number of recordable snapshots _NOTE • You can shoot up to 10 snapshots per movie. The number of snapshots is also limited by the amount of free space available on the memory card. •...
  • Page 66 BEST SHOT provides you with a collection of sample "scenes" that show a variety of different types of shooting conditions. When you need to change the setup of the camera, simply find the scene that matches what you are trying to achieve, and the camera sets up for it automatically.
  • Page 67 Press [SET] to configure the camera with the settings for the currently selected scene. This returns to the REC mode. • The settings of the scene you selected remain in effect until you select a different scene. • To select a different BEST SHOT scene, repeat the above procedure from step 1.
  • Page 68 • BEST SHOT Precautions • BEST SHOT scene images were not shot using this camera. • Images shot using a BEST SHOT scene may not produce the results you expected due to shooting conditions and other factors. • You can modify the camera settings that are configured after you select a BEST SHOT scene.
  • Page 69 Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setups 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). 2.
  • Page 70 With High Speed Night Scene and High Speed Night Scene and Portrait, the camera detects automatically whether it is being hand-held or on a tripod. If the camera detects it is being hand-held, pressing the shutter button will record a series of images and combine them in a way that minimizes image blur due to low light conditions.
  • Page 71 When you press the shutter button while High Speed Anti Shake is enabled, the camera records multiple images and automatically combines them in a way that produces a final image with minimal blur. You can shoot with this feature to minimize the effects of camera movement when shooting with optical anti shake does not produce the desired results.
  • Page 72 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 underexposure of subjects of differing brightness. In the REC mode, press [BS]. Select "High Speed Lighting" and then press [SET].
  • Page 73 There always is some unavoidable time lag between the point you press the shutter button and the point that the image is actually recorded. The "Lag Correction" feature lets you configure the camera to lessen or even eliminate this lag to help you better time your shots and get exactly the moment you want.
  • Page 74 Use [,] and [_.] to scroll through the pre-recorded images on the monitor screen. Use [,] and [1_] to scroll through the pre-recorded images. Each image appears, along with an indication of the timing when it was pre-recorded. ._-_ _ .,-_ _ _-_ _ ._-_ SHUTTER...
  • Page 75 Multi-motion image can be used to isolate a moving subject within a series of multiple images and place them against a stationary background. Use a tripod or some other means to make sure that the camera is not moving or shaking when shooting with Multi-motion image.
  • Page 76 • Shooting with "Multi-motion Image" assumes that the subject is moving and changing positions. Trying to use it to shoot a subject that is moving while maintaining the same location (such as a golf swing, a baseball swing, etc.) will cause an error message to appear on the monitor screen and failure of image recording, or will produce an image in which the shots of the subject are arranged incorrectly.
  • Page 77 With High Speed Best Selection, the camera automatically shoots a series of images, and selects the best one based on facial image blur, and facial expression (whether the subject is smiling or blinking). In the REC mode, press [BS]. Select "High Speed Best Selection"...
  • Page 78 You can use these features to shoot an image automatically whenever the subject moves into or moves out of a frame on the monitor screen. You also can configure the camera to record images of what happened immediately before and after the subject moves.
  • Page 79 8. Use [,] and [_.] to select the continuous shutter CS speed (CS) speed you want and then press [SET]. The camera measures light levels and configures the fastest possible CS speed setting automatically. Enables specification of the number of OS images recorded per second.
  • Page 80 14. Use [A] and [V] to select the bottom control panel option (Trigger Sense). 15. Use [,] and [b'] to select the subject movement sensitivity, and then press [SET]. • You can select any one of three sensitivity levels: "High", "Normal", or "Low". •...
  • Page 81 Image recording will continue until the end of the recording time is reached. • While the camera is in Move Out CS recording standby, you can cancel standby by pressing the shutter button all the way down. You then will be able to shoot images normally.
  • Page 82 Save the CS images (page 54). _NOTE • To cancel this BEST SHOT scene and enter the Continuous Shutter mode, press (Continuous Shutter). • With this BEST SHOT scene, the flash setting automatically becomes _ (Flash off). • Shooting with this BEST SHOT scene makes the shooting range narrower than normal.
  • Page 83 The High Speed CS capabilities provide you with a variety of BEST SHOT options to suite exactly the type of image you are trying to record. Images continue to be shot as long as you keep the shutter button depressed, with the shooting speed optimized according to the BEST SHOT scene you are using.
  • Page 84 Half-press and hold the shutter button to start pre-recording of images. A preset number of images are pre-recorded. The pre-recorded images are continually updated until you full-press the shutter button. • If you release the half-pressed shutter button before pressing it the rest of the way down, all of the pre-recorded images currently in the buffer will be deleted.
  • Page 85 The High Speed Movie capabilities of the camera provide you with a variety of BEST SHOT options to suite exactly the type of image you are trying to record. In the REC mode, press [BS]. Select the BEST SHOT scene you want to use and then press [SET]. Child High Speed Movie 120 fps Pet High Speed Movie...
  • Page 86 The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings. • 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 [A] [T] [_] [_] [MENUl [SET]...
  • Page 87 3. Use[A] and [V] to select the menu item you Example: When "Self-timer" want, and then press [,]. selected on the "REC" tab 4. Use [A] and [V] to change the setting. Tabs After the setting is the way you want, press L ..
  • Page 88 Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus) (REC) ---_ [MENU] ---_ REC Tab ---_ Focus Approximately Auto General Automatic 3 cm to co (infinity) Focus recording (1.2" to co) Fixed Approximately Fixed Close ups Automatic focal 3 cm to 50 cm distance Macro point (1.2"...
  • Page 89 To focus with manual focus On the monitor screen, compose the image so the subject you want to focus on is within the yellow boundary. Watching the image on the monitor screen and [_.] to adjust focus. • At this time the image that is within the boundary Yellow boundary will enlarge and fill the monitor screen, which aids...
  • Page 90 Using Focus Lock Subject to be focused "Focus lock" isatechnique you can use when y ou want to compose animage inwhich t he subject you want tofocus onisnot w ithin t he focus frame i nthe center ofthe screen. • Touse focus lock, select "Ill Spot" or"rillTracking" the Auto F ocus area ( page 93).
  • Page 91 Using the Self-timer (Self-timer) (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-second Self-timer 2-second Self-timer •...
  • Page 92 Reducing the Effects of Camera and Subject Movement (Anti Shake) (REC) --_ [MENU] REC Tab --_ Anti Shake You can turn on the camera's Anti Shake feature to reduce image blur due to subject movement or camera movement when shooting a moving subject using telephoto, when shooting a fast-moving subject, or when shooting under dim lighting conditions.
  • Page 93 Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area) (REC) ---_ [MENU] ---_ REC Tab ---_ AF Area You can use the following procedure to change the Auto Focus metering area for shooting snapshots. • When recording movies, the AF metering area is always ,,rlil Spot". This mode takes readings of a small area in the center of the image.
  • Page 94 _ Using the Auto Focus Assist Light (AF Assist Light) (REC) ---_ [MENU] ---_ REC Tab ---_ AF Assist Light Half-pressing the shutter button while this setting is selected Front lamp causes the front lamp to light, which provides illumination for focusing in areas where lighting is dim.
  • Page 95 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. - A face that is obstructed by hair, sunglasses, a hat, etc., or a face in dark shade - A profile or a face that is at an angle...
  • Page 96 Changing the Continuous Shutter Mode (CS) (REC) ---_ [MENU] ---_ REC Tab ---_ CS Perform the following steps to change the continuous shutter mode. The number of consecutive images you can shoot is theoretically unlimited, as long as there is memory available to store them. Also note that the maximum shooting speed of Normal Speed CS is limited by the type of memory card you are using and the camera setup.
  • Page 97 Assigning Functions to the ['9] and [1_] Keys (L/R Key) (REC) ---_ [MENU] ---_ REC Tab ---_ L/R Key You can assign one of the four functions listed below to the [4] and [1_] keys. Selecting a Focus Mode (page 88) E1-d--_l[kl--_l_1 •...
  • Page 98 Displaying the On-screen Grid (Grid) (REC) ---_ [MENU] ---_ REC Tab ---_ Grid The on-screen grid can be displayed on the REC mode monitor screen for easy vertical and horizontal alignment when composing images. (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 99 _ Configuring Power On Default Settings (Memory) (REC) ---_ [MENU] ---_ REC Tab ---_ Memory This setting lets you specify which camera settings should be remembered by the camera when it is turned off, and restored the next time the camera is turned on. To have the camera remember a setting, you should enable the setting's memory.
  • Page 100 CAS|O CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD. 6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan MA1002-C...

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