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Casio EXILIM EX-Z37 User Manual

Casio EXILIM EX-Z37 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.
• Keep the User's Guide in a safe place for future reference.
• For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the official EXILIM
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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

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

  • Page 2: Unpacking

    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-81L) battery (NP-80) 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? ........13 What you can do with your CASIO camera ......14 First, charge the battery prior to use..
  • Page 5 Recording Movie Images and Audio To record a movie ..........47 Shooting a Snapshot while Shooting a Movie .
  • Page 6 Viewing Snapshots and Movies Viewing Snapshots ..........70 Viewing a Movie.
  • Page 7 Other Settings Turning off Eye-Fi Card Communication ....(Eye-Fi) . 107 Configuring Camera Sound Settings ..... (Sounds) . 107 Configuring a Startup Image .

  • Page 8: General Guide

    General Guide The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained. . Camera Front Zoom controller (pages 24, 44, 71) Shutter button (page 24) [ON/OFF] (Power) (page 22) Flash (page 35) Microphone (pages 48, 79) Lens Front lamp (page 37) Back lamp (pages 22, 25, 35) Bottom...

  • Page 9: Charger Unit

    Charger Unit Contacts [CHARGE] Lamp AC jack...

  • Page 10: 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 11 . Shutter Button Half-pressed NOTE • 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. easy Mode Recording mode (page 24) Flash (page 35) ISO sensitivity (page 40) Aperture value Shutter speed...

  • Page 12: Movie Recording

    . Movie Recording 1 2 3 . Snapshot Viewing blbk . Movie Playback Flash (page 35) Recording mode (page 47) White balance setting (page 67) Remaining movie memory capacity (page 47) Movie recording time (page 47) Exposure compensation (page 66) Battery level indicator (page 17) Histogram (page 116) Anti Shake (page 61)

  • Page 13: 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 14: What You Can Do With Your Casio Camera

    What you can do with your CASIO camera Your CASIO camera is packed with a powerful selection of features and functions to make recording of digital images easier, including the following three main functions. Face Detection Point the camera at a person and it automatically detects the person’s face for beautiful portraits...

  • Page 15: 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-80) for power. Never try to use any other type of battery.

  • Page 16: To Load The Battery

    Other Charging Precautions • Use the special charger (BC-81L if included with camera, BC-80L if purchased separately) to charge the special lithium ion battery (NP-80). Never use any other type of charger device. Attempting to use a different charger can result in unexpected accident.

  • Page 17: Checking Remaining Battery Power

    Close the battery cover. Close the battery cover and then shift the slider towards LOCK. • For information about how to replace the battery, see page 125. Checking Remaining Battery Power As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates remaining power as shown below.

  • Page 18: 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 19: Preparing A Memory Card

    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. – Display language: Page 111 – Date and time: Page 110 NOTE •...

  • Page 20: To Load A Memory Card

    • Never insert anything besides a supported memory card (page 19) 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 21: To Format (Initialize) A New Memory Card

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

  • Page 22: Turning The Camera On And Off

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

  • Page 23: 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 24: To Shoot A Snapshot

    To shoot a snapshot Press [r] (REC) to turn on the camera. Make sure R is on the display. If it isn’t, see page 51. Snapshot mode icon Remaining Snapshot Memory Capacity (page 139) Point the camera at the subject. You can zoom the image, if you want.
  • Page 25 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. Half-press Press lightly until the button stops. Beep, beep (Image is in focus.) Continuing to keep the camera still, press the shutter button the rest of the way down.
  • Page 26 . 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.). Re-point the camera at the subject and try to focus again.

  • Page 27: 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 70. Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode. • This will display one of the snapshots currently stored in memory.

  • Page 28: Deleting Images

    Deleting Images If memory becomes full, you can delete images you no longer need to free up storage and record more images. IMPORTANT! • Remember that a file (image) delete operation cannot be undone. • Deleting an audio snapshot (page 78) deletes both the snapshot and the audio file. To delete a single file Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode and then press [2] (...

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 cause a Control Panel to appear along the right side of the monitor screen. The settings available for the currently selected Control Panel also appear.

  • Page 31: Changing The Image Size

    Changing the Image Size (Size) . Pixels A digital camera image is a collection of small dots called “pixels”. The more pixels there are in an image, the more detail there will be. However, you generally can do with fewer...
  • Page 32 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 33: 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 34: 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 (WIDE) 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 35: Using Flash

    Using Flash (Flash) In the REC mode, press [2] ( once. Use [4] and [6] to select the flash setting you want and then press [SET]. • If there are no indicators on the monitor screen, you can cycle through the flash modes by pressing [2] ( information on or off by pressing [8] (DISP) (page 116).
  • Page 36 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 142) depends on operating conditions (battery condition, ambient temperature, etc.).

  • Page 37: 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 fourth Control Panel option from the top (Self-timer).

  • Page 38: Specifying The Auto Focus Area

    NOTE • The Self-timer cannot be used together with the following features. Continuous Shutter, certain BEST SHOT scene (Voice Recording) • The Triple Self-timer cannot be used together with the following feature. – BEST SHOT scene (For YouTube) – easy Mode –...
  • Page 39 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down. È Multi” Spot” or Ë Tracking” “ “Û “ Focus frame Focus frame IMPORTANT! • Selecting “Ë Tracking” can cause vibration and noise to occur due to lens operation while tracking a subject. This does not indicate malfunction. Snapshot Tutorial...

  • Page 40: Specifying Iso Sensitivity

    Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO) ISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the sixth Control Panel option from the top (ISO Sensitivity). Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. AUTO Adjusts sensitivity automatically according to conditions ISO 64...

  • Page 41: Using The Easy Mode

    Using the easy Mode (easy Mode) The easy mode eliminates troublesome setups and simplifies snapshot recording. This mode is recommended for those who are new to digital imaging. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the third option from the bottom in the Control Panel (easy Mode).
  • Page 42 IMPORTANT! • To use the Set Up tab menu (page 131), you need to exit the easy mode. To do this, select the “easy Mode” item in step 2 of the following procedure, and then select l in step 3. After that, you can use the Set Up tab menu as you normally Press [MENU].

  • Page 43: Using Face Detection

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

  • Page 44: Changing The Control Panel Date/Time Style

    Changing the Control Panel Date/Time Style In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the bottom Control Panel option (Date/Time). Use [4] and [6] to select the date or time. NOTE • You can select either of two display style (page 111) for the date: Month/Day or Day/Month.

  • Page 45: Optical Zoom And 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 45). • Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against image blur due to camera movement when shooting with telephoto.
  • Page 46 • The image deterioration point depends on the image size (page 31). The smaller the image size, the higher the zoom factor you can use before reaching the image deterioration point. • Though digital zoom generally causes a deterioration of image quality, some digital zoom without image deterioration is possible with image sizes of...

  • Page 47: Recording Movie Images And Audio

    Recording Movie Images and Audio To record a movie Configure the quality setting for the movie (page 34). The length of the movie you can record will depend on the quality setting you select. In the REC mode, press [0] (Movie).
  • Page 48 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 49: 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] ( ) while shooting a movie to change the flash mode setting. •...

  • Page 50: 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 116). About audio data •...

  • Page 51: 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 52 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 53 . BEST SHOT Precautions • Some scenes like Night Scene and Fireworks result in a slow shutter speed setting. Since a slow shutter speed increases the chance of digital noise in the image, the camera automatically performs a digital noise reduction process when either of these scenes is selected.

  • Page 54: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings. • You also can use the Control Panel (page 30) to configure some of the settings that appear on the menu screen. Refer to the page references provided in this section for information about configuring settings using the Control Panel.
  • Page 55 In the REC mode, press [MENU]. This will display the menu screen. Use [4] and [6] to select the tab where the item you want to configure is located. Use [8] and [2] to select the menu item you want, and then press [6]. Use [8] and [2] to change the setting.

  • Page 56: Rec Mode Settings

    REC Mode Settings (REC) Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Focus Settings Type of Shot Q Auto General Focus recording ´ Macro Close ups Shooting with a E Pan relatively wide Focus focus range Scenery and ) Infinity...
  • Page 57 Zoom Steps Z1 (Wide) Approx. 0.71 (2.3 Approx. 0.94 (3.1') Approx. 1.33 (4.4') Approx. 1.74 (5.7') Approx. 1.95 (6.4') Approx. 3.09 (10.1') 7 (Tele) Approx. 3.51 (11.5') NOTE • Above values are for reference only. For movie macro, the focus range is a few centimeters within the center distance. To focus with manual focus On the monitor screen, compose the image so the subject you want to focus on is within the...

  • Page 58: Using Focus Lock

    NOTE • An Auto Macro feature detects how far the subject is from the lens and automatically selects either Macro Focus or Auto Focus accordingly. • Auto Macro can be used when recording snapshots only. • Auto Focus is the only focus mode available while face detection is enabled. To select another focus mode, first turn off face detection (page 43).

  • Page 59: Changing The Focus Frame Shape

    Changing the Focus Frame Shape (Focus Frame) Procedure [r] (REC) * [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 60: Using Continuous Shutter

    Using Continuous Shutter (CS) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * CS While Continuous Shutter is turned on, images are continually recorded until memory becomes full, as long as you keep the shutter button depressed. Releasing the shutter button stops shooting. NOTE •...

  • Page 61: Shooting With Face Detection

    Shooting with Face Detection (Face Detection) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Face Detection For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 43. Reducing the Effects of Camera and Subject Movement (Anti Shake) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Anti Shake You can turn on the camera’s Anti Shake feature to reduce image blur due to subject movement or camera movement when shooting a moving subject using telephoto, when shooting a fast-moving subject, or when shooting under dim lighting conditions.

  • Page 62: Specifying The Auto Focus Area

    Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * AF Area For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 38. Using the easy Mode (easy Mode) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * easy Mode For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 41.

  • Page 63: Displaying The On-Screen Grid

    Displaying the On-screen Grid (Grid) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Grid The on-screen grid can be displayed on the REC mode monitor screen for easy vertical and horizontal alignment when composing images. Turning Digital Zoom On or Off (Digital Zoom) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Digital Zoom You can use this setting to turn digital zoom on or off.

  • Page 64: Configuring Power On Default Settings

    Configuring Power On Default Settings (Memory) Procedure [r] (REC) * [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 65: Image Quality Settings

    Image Quality Settings (Quality) Specifying Snapshot Size (Size) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Size For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 33. Specifying Snapshot Image Quality (Quality (Snapshot)) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * t Quality Fine Gives image quality priority.

  • Page 66: Correcting Image Brightness

    Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift) Procedure [r] (REC) * [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 • Unit: 1/3 EV Use [8] and [2] to adjust the exposure compensation value.

  • Page 67: Controlling White Balance

    Controlling White Balance (White Balance) Procedure [r] (REC) * [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 68: Specifying Iso Sensitivity

    Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * ISO For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 40. Specifying the Metering Mode (Metering) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Metering The metering mode determines what part of the subject is metered for exposure. Multi-pattern metering divides the image into sections and measures the light in each section for a balanced exposure reading.

  • Page 69: Using Built-In Color Filters

    Using Built-in Color Filters (Color Filter) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Color Filter Settings: Off, B/W, Sepia, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink, and Purple Controlling Image Sharpness (Sharpness) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Sharpness You can specify one of five sharpness settings from +2 (sharpest) to –2 (least sharp).

  • Page 70: Viewing Snapshots And Movies

    Viewing Snapshots and Movies Viewing Snapshots See page 27 for the procedure for viewing snapshots. Viewing a Movie Press [p] (PLAY) and then use [4] and [6] to display the movie you want to view. Press [SET] to start playback. Movie Playback Controls [4] [6] Fast forward/...

  • Page 71: Zooming An On-Screen Image

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

  • Page 72: Viewing Snapshots And Movies On A Tv Screen

    Viewing Snapshots and Movies on a TV Screen Use an optionally available AV cable (EMC-4A) to connect it to the TV. Yellow Video Audio AUDIO IN jacks (white) VIDEO IN jack (yellow) Making sure that the connector is towards the lens side, connect the cable to the camera.
  • Page 73 Now you can display images and play back movies as you normally do. 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 113). •...

  • Page 74: Other Playback Functions (Play)

    Other Playback Functions (PLAY) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other playback operations. For information about menu operations, see page 54. Playing a Slideshow on the Camera (Slideshow) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Slideshow Start Starts the slideshow.

  • Page 75: Using Red Eye Correction

    Using Red Eye Correction (Red Eye) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Red Eye Using the flash to shoot at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image. This is caused when the light from the flash reflects off of the retina of the eye.

  • Page 76: Protecting A File Against Deletion

    Protecting a File Against Deletion (Protect) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Protect Protects specific files. Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the files until the one you want to protect is displayed. Use [8] and [2] to select “On” and then press [SET].

  • Page 77: Rotating An Image

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

  • Page 78: Cropping A Snapshot

    Cropping a Snapshot (Trimming) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Trimming You can crop a snapshot to trim parts you do not need, and save the result in a separate file. The original snapshot is also retained. Use the zoom controller to zoom the image to the size you want, use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to display the portion of the image you want to cut out, and then press [SET].

  • Page 79: To Play Snapshot Audio

    Press the shutter button again to stop audio recording. • Take care that you do not block the camera’s microphone with your fingers while recording. • Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far away from what you are trying to record. •...

  • Page 80: Copying Files

    Copying Files (Copy) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [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. Copies all files from built-in camera memory to a memory card. Built-in * Card This option copies all the files in built-in camera memory.

  • Page 81: 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 82: 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 and press [MENU]. On the “Set Up”...
  • Page 83 . 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 84: 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 85 . Configuring the Same DPOF Settings for All the Images Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * DPOF Printing * All images Use [8] and [2] to specify the number of copies. You can specify a value up to 99. Specify 00 if you do not want to print the image. •...

  • Page 86: 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 84). 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 87: 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 Playback and...

  • Page 88: Using The Camera With A Windows Computer

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

  • Page 89: Computer System Requirements For Bundled Software

    . 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 90: 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 91 Right-click the “DCIM” folder. On the shortcut menu that appears, click “Copy”. Windows 7 / Windows Vista users: Click “Start” and then “Documents”. Windows XP users: Click “Start” and then “My Documents”. Windows 2000 users: Doubleclick “My Documents” to open it. •...

  • Page 92: Playing Movies

    Double-click the image file you want to view. • For information about file names, see “Memory Folder Structure” on page 105. • An image that was rotated on the camera will be displayed on your computer screen in its original (unrotated) orientation. Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files that are in the camera’s built-in memory or on its memory card.

  • Page 93: 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 94 . 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 95: Transferring Images From Your Computer To Camera Memory

    . To transfer images to the camera Connect the camera to your computer (page 89). 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 96 . To transfer computer screen captures to the camera Connect the camera to your computer (page 89). 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 97: Viewing User Documentation

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

  • Page 98: Using The Camera With A Macintosh

    Using the Camera with a Macintosh Install the required software in accordance with what version of the Macintosh OS you are running and what you want to do. When you want to do this: Save images to your Macintosh and view them there manually Save images to your Macintosh automatically/...

  • Page 99: Your Macintosh

    Turn off the camera and then use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect it to your Macintosh. • The camera does not draw power over the USB cable. Make sure the camera’s battery is sufficiently charged before connecting.

  • Page 100: To View Copied Images

    Drag the “DCIM” folder to the folder to which you want to copy it. After the copy operation is complete, drag the drive icon to Trash. On the camera, press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the camera. After making sure that the green back lamp is unlit, disconnect the camera from the computer.

  • Page 101: Transferring Images Automatically And Managing Them On Your Macintosh

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

  • Page 102: Viewing User Documentation

    Open the file named “camera_xx.pdf”. • “xx” is the language code (Example: camera_e.pdf is for English.). User Registration Internet registration only is supported. Visit the following CASIO website to register: http://world.casio.com/qv/register/ Using an Eye-Fi Wireless SD Memory Card to Transfer Images...
  • Page 103 IMPORTANT! • Recorded images are transferred over wireless LAN. Do not use the Eye-Fi card or turn off Eye-Fi card communication (page 107) when on an aircraft or in any other location where use of wireless communication is limited or prohibited. •...

  • Page 104: 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 105: 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 106: 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 107: Other Settings (Set Up)

    Other Settings (Set Up) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other operations in both the REC mode and PLAY mode. For information about menu operations, see page 54. Turning off Eye-Fi Card Communication (Eye-Fi) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Eye-Fi Select “Off”...

  • Page 108: Configuring A Startup Image

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

  • Page 109: Configuring World Time Settings

    Configuring World Time Settings (World Time) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * World Time You can use the World Time screen to view the current time in a zone that is different from your Home City when you go on a trip, etc. World Time displays the current time in 162 cities in 32 time zones around the globe.

  • Page 110: Time Stamping Snapshots

    Time Stamping Snapshots (Timestamp) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Timestamp You can configure the camera to stamp the recording date only, or date and time in the lower right corner of each snapshot. • Once date and time information is stamped into a snapshot, it cannot be edited or deleted.

  • Page 111: Specifying The Date Style

    Specifying the Date Style (Date Style) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Date Style You can select from among three different styles for the date. Example: July, 10, 2012 YY/MM/DD 12/7/10 DD/MM/YY 10/7/12 MM/DD/YY 7/10/12 • This setting also affects the Control Panel date format as shown below (page 30). YY/MM/DD or MM/DD/YY: MM/DD DD/MM/YY: DD/MM Specifying the Display Language (Language)

  • Page 112: Configuring Sleep State Settings

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

  • Page 113: Configuring [R] And [P] Settings

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

  • Page 114: Selecting The Screen Aspect Ratio And Video Output System (Video Out)

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

  • Page 115: Formatting Built-In Memory Or A Memory Card

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

  • Page 116: 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 + Histogram on Information display off Using the On-screen Histogram to Check Exposure (Histogram) Displays a histogram on the monitor screen which you can use to check the exposure of an image before you shoot it.

  • Page 117: How To Use The Histogram

    How to Use the Histogram A histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an image in terms of the number of pixels. The vertical axis indicates the number of pixels, while the horizontal axis indicates lightness. If the histogram appears too lopsided for some reason, you can use EV shift to move it left or right in order to achieve better balance.

  • Page 118: 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 119 • 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 120: Memory Protection

    • 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 121: 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 122: 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 123: 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 124: Other Precautions

    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 125: Power Supply

    If problems continue to occur after you perform the above steps, it could mean that the battery is faulty. Contact your nearest CASIO authorized service center. To replace the battery Open the battery cover and remove the current battery.

  • Page 126: Battery Precautions

    Battery Precautions . Precautions during Use • Operation provided by a battery under cold conditions is always less than operation under normal temperatures. This is due to the characteristics of the battery, not the camera. • Charge the battery in an area where the temperature is within the range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).

  • Page 127: Using A Memory Card

    Using a Memory Card See page 19 for information about supported memory cards and how to load a memory card. To replace the memory card Press the memory card and then release it. This will cause it to pop out of the memory card slot slightly. Pull the card out the rest of the way and then insert another one.
  • Page 128 . Memory Card Handling Precautions Certain types of memory cards can slow down processing speeds. In particular, you may experience problems saving high-quality (WIDE) movies. When using certain types of memory cards, it can take too much time to record data, which can result in breaks in the image and/or audio.

  • Page 129: Computer System Requirements For

    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 130: Reset Initial Default Settings

    Reset Initial Default Settings The tables in this section show the initial default settings that are configured for menu items (displayed when you press [MENU]) after you reset the camera (page 115). Menu items depend on whether the camera is in the REC mode or PLAY mode. •...

  • Page 131: Play Mode

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

  • Page 132: When Things Don't Go Right

    2)The battery may be dead. Charge the battery (page 15). 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 an optionally available CASIO NP-80 rechargeable lithium ion battery. The camera 1)Auto Power Off may have activated (page 112).
  • Page 133 (page 35) or select a different BEST SHOT scene (page 51). A red ? (Flash The flash unit may be malfunctioning. Contact a CASIO Off) icon appears authorized service center or your original retailer. Note that...
  • Page 134 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 17). 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 135 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 136 I remove the setting the date and time, and they still become incorrect after battery from the you remove the battery, it could mean that the camera’s camera. setting memory is defective. Contact your retailer or a CASIO authorized service center. Appendix...

  • Page 137: Display Messages

    If the same LENS ERROR message appears after you turn power back on, contact a CASIO authorized service center or your original retailer. Load paper! The printer ran out of paper while printing. Memory is full with images you recorded and/or files saved by Memory Full editing operations.
  • Page 138 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 locked The card is position.

  • Page 139: 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 140: Voice Recording

    Movies Image Approximate Data Quality Rate (Frame Rate) (Pixels) WIDE 12.5 Megabits/second (30 frames/second) 10.6 Megabits/second (30 frames/second) YouTube 10.6 Megabits/second (30 frames/second) Voice Recording Maximum File File Format Size 4 GB IMA-ADPCM Snapshot, movie recording capacity, and voice recording capacity values are approximate and intended for reference only.

  • Page 141: Specifications

    Specifications File Format Snapshots: Movies: Audio (Voice Recording): WAV (monaural) Recording Media Built-in Memory (Image Storage Area: 16.9MB) SD/SDHC Recorded Image Sizes Snapshot: Movies: Image Deletion 1 file; 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 Lens/Focal Distance...
  • Page 142 Aperture Value F3.1 (W) to F7.8 (W) (When used with ND filter) * Using optical zoom changes the aperture value. White Balance Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Shade, Day White Fluorescent, Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, Manual WB Sensitivity (Standard Snapshots: Output Sensitivity, Recommended Movies: Auto Exposure Index) Self-timer...
  • Page 143 Approximate Battery Life All of the values provided below represent the approximate amount of time under normal temperature (23°C (73°F)) before the camera turns off. These values are not guaranteed. Low temperatures shorten battery life. Number of Shots (CIPA) (Operating Time)* Continuous Playback (Snapshots)* Approximate continuous movie recording time Continuous Voice Recording*...
  • Page 144 . Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-80) Rated Voltage Rated Capacitance Operating Temperature Requirements Dimensions Weight . Charger unit (BC-81L) 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 145 CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD. 6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan MA1009-B...

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