E MULTI PJ CAMERA Multifunctional Camera System Camera User’s Guide Thank you for purchasing this CASIO Product. • Before trying to use this camera, be sure to carefully read “Safety Precautions” in the MULTI PJ CAMERA/Multifunctional Camera System YC-400 User’s Guide. • Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference.
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION About This Manual This manual covers the stand-alone operation of the digital camera that is part of the CASIO MULTI PJ CAMERA/ Multifunctional Camera System.
INTRODUCTION Attaching the Strap .................................................... 22 Contents Power Requirements ................................................. 22 2 To load the battery To remove the battery To charge the battery Power Supply Precautions Turning the Camera On and Off Configuring Power Saving Settings INTRODUCTION About This Manual ....................................................... 2 Document Camera Features .......................................
INTRODUCTION Specifying Image Size and Quality ............................ 53 To specify the image size To specify image quality 55 Using the Histogram .................................................. 76 53 54 REC Mode Camera Settings .....................................
INTRODUCTION Playing a Slide Show ................................................. 97 To specify the slideshow images To specify the slideshow time To set the slideshow interval Using the Photo Stand Feature PRINT Image Matching II .............................................. 114 98 99 100 100 Exif Print .................................................................... 114 Using USB DIRECT-PRINT ...................................... 115 Using the FAVORITE Folder ...................................
INTRODUCTION Using World Time ..................................................... 129 To display the World Time screen To configure World Time settings To configure summer time (DST) settings 140 129 130 131 Using the USB Cable to Connect to a Computer for Image Transfer ......................................................... 140 Changing the Display Language ............................. 132 USB Connection Precautions Formatting Built-in Memory ......................................
INTRODUCTION Installing Software from the CASIO CD-ROM in Windows ................................................................... 158 Getting Started Selecting a Language Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File Installing an Application Exiting the Menu Application 161 159 159 159 160 160 APPENDIX Menu Reference ....................................................... 161 Indicator Lamp Reference .......................................
INTRODUCTION • The USB driver (mass storage) uses Phoenix Technologies Ltd. software. Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997 Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved. • Other company, product and service names used herein may also be trademarks or service marks of others. • Photo Loader, Photohands and PJ Camera Software are the property of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except as stipulated above, all copyrights and other related rights to these applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
INTRODUCTION Document Camera Features Digital Camera Features • Business Shot Mode Record images of documents (A4 size), business cards, display panels, whiteboard contents, and more with the touch of a button. Recorded images can then be incorporated into presentations. • 4.0 million Effective Pixels A high-resolution megapixel CCD provides 4.0 million effective pixels (4.23 million total pixels) for images that print beautifully. • 2.
INTRODUCTION • Easy Charging Just place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge its battery. • Triple Self-timer mode The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times, automatically. • Easy Image Transfer Transfer images to a computer simply by placing the camera onto the USB cradle. • Real-time histogram An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you view the effect on overall image brightness, which makes shooting under difficult lighting conditions easier than ever before.
INTRODUCTION • PRINT Image Matching II Compatible Images include PRINT Image Matching II data (mode setting and other camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching II reads this data and adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images come out just the way you intended when you recorded them. • Calendar screen A simple operation displays a full-month calendar on the camera’s monitor screen.
INTRODUCTION Data Error Precautions Precautions • Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in file memory.
INTRODUCTION Operating conditions Condensation • This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). • Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.
INTRODUCTION Lens • Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction. • Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can interfere with proper image recording. Never touch the lens with your fingers. You can remove dust particles from the lens surface by using a lens blower to blow them off. Next, wipe the surface of the lens with a soft lens cloth. Other • The camera may become slightly warm during use.
GETTING READY GETTING READY ■ Button Operations This section contains information about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera. Button operations are indicated by the button name inside of brackets ([ ]). About This Manual ■ On-screen Text This section contains information about the conventions used in this manual. On-screen text is always enclosed by double quotation marks (“ ”).
GETTING READY General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.
GETTING READY ■ Bottom USB Cradle Simply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB cradle lets you perform the following tasks. • Battery charging (page 24) • Automatic transfer of images to a computer (page 140) • Viewing of images using the Photo Stand slideshow feature (page 100). H I J ■ Front H Battery compartment cover I Connector J Tripod screw hole 12 3 * Use this hole when attaching the camera bracket or when attaching to a tripod.
GETTING READY Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status. REC mode 1 Flash Mode indicator 1 2 34 5 None 6 Auto None Flash Off 10s Flash On 7 8 C 9 0 Red-eye reduction • If the camera detects that flash is required while auto flash is selected, the flash on indicator will appear when the shutter release button is pressed half way.
GETTING READY D D Digital zoom indicator E Shutter speed value E F G • An out of range aperture or shutter speed causes the corresponding monitor screen value to turn amber. F Aperture value G ISO sensitivity H H Zoom indicator • Left side indicates optical zoom. • Right side indicates digital zoom.
GETTING READY PLAY mode 12 3 4 1 PLAY mode file type 5 Voice Recording Trapezoid Correction No indicator (Off) (On) 2 Image protection indicator 8 FINE NORMAL ECONOMY Snapshot Audio 6 7 5 Quality Snapshot 6 Built-in memory selected for data storage. Memory card selected for data storage.
GETTING READY Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Indicator Lamps You can find out the operational status of the camera and the USB cradle at a glance by checking the color of the indicator lamps, and whether a lamp is lit or flashing. For details, see “Indicator Lamp Reference” on page 163. Each press of the [DISP] button changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below.
GETTING READY Attaching the Strap Power Requirements Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the illustration. Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20). To load the battery PLAY REC 1. While pressing the battery compartment MENU cover on the bottom of the camera, slide the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow, and then swing it open.
GETTING READY 2. While pulling the stopper in the direction 3. Swing the battery compartment cover closed, indicated by the arrow in the illustration, align the arrow mark on the battery with the arrow mark on the camera and slide the battery into the camera. and then slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow. Stopper IMPORTANT! • Use only the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported.
GETTING READY To remove the battery To charge the battery 1. Open the battery compartment cover. 1. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN] connector of the USB cradle, and then plug it in to a household power outlet. 2. Pull the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow. USB Cradle • This will cause the battery to come part way out of the slot. [DC IN] AC Adaptor Stopper AC power cord * The shape of the plug depends on your geographical area. 3.
GETTING READY 2. Turn off the camera. NOTE • The bundled AC adaptor is designed for operation with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC. Note, however, that the shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.
GETTING READY IMPORTANT! • If the [CHARGE] lamp starts flashing red, it means that an error occurs while charging. An error can be caused by any of the following: a problem with the USB cradle, a problem with the camera, or a problem with the battery or how it is loaded. Remove the camera from the USB cradle and see if it works normally. • You can use the USB cradle to charge the camera’s battery, to exchange data with a computer over a USB connection, or when using the Photo Stand feature only.
GETTING READY ■ If the camera works normally ■ Battery Life Guidelines The battery life guideline values given below indicate the amount of time under the conditions defined below the table, until power automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not guarantee that the battery will provide the amount of service indicated. Low temperatures and continued use reduce battery life. 1. Continue using the camera until the current charge is used up, and then charge the battery.
GETTING READY *2 Normal Recording Conditions • Temperature: 23°C (73°F) • Monitor Screen: On • Zoom operation between full wide to full telephoto every 30 seconds, during which two images are recorded, one image with flash; power turned off and back on every time 10 images are recorded.
GETTING READY • Failure to observe any of the following precautions while using the battery creates the risk of overheating, fire, and explosion. — Never use any other type of charger except the optional charger unit specified for the battery. — Never try to use the battery to power any other device other than this camera. — Never use or leave the battery near open flame. — Never place the battery in a microwave oven, throw it into fire, or otherwise expose it to intense heat.
GETTING READY ● PRECAUTIONS DURING USE • Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other abnormal condition while using, charging, or storing a battery, immediately remove it from the camera or optional charger unit and keep it away from open flame. • If the battery does not achieve full charge after the normal charging time has passed, stop charging. Continued charging creates the risk of overheating, fire, and explosion.
GETTING READY ■ USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions ● BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS • Make sure you remove the battery when you do not plan to use the camera for a long time. A battery left in the camera discharges very small amounts of power even when power is turned off, which can lead to a dead battery or the need for longer charging before the next use. • Store the battery in a cool, dry place (20°C (68 °F) or lower).
GETTING READY Caution • Use the AC adaptor where it will not be splashed with water. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock. • Do not place a vase or any other container filled with liquid on top of the AC adaptor. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Turning the Camera On and Off Press the power button to turn the camera on and off. Pressing the power button to turn on the camera causes the green operation lamp to light temporarily.
GETTING READY ● See page 34 for information about how to use menus. Configuring Power Saving Settings You can configure the settings described below to conserve battery power. Sleep : Automatically turns off the monitor screen if no operation is performed for a specified amount of time in the REC mode. Performing any button operation causes the monitor screen to turn back on. Auto Power Off : Turns off power if you do not perform any operation for a specified amount of time.
GETTING READY IMPORTANT! Using the On-screen Menus • Note that sleep and auto power off are disabled while PJ Camera Software is running and performing remote control. Pressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screen that you can use to perform various operations. The menu that appears depends on whether you are in the REC mode or the PLAY mode. The following shows an example menu procedure in the REC mode. 1. Turn on the camera, and then align the mode selector with “REC” to enter the REC mode.
GETTING READY ● Menu Screen Operations 2. Press [MENU]. Tab MENU [MENU] SET [SET] DISP [ ][ ][ ][ ] Settings Selection cursor (indicates the currently selected item) 35 When you want to do this: Do this: Move between tabs Press [ ] and [ ]. Move from the tab to the settings Press [ ]. Move from the settings to the tab Press [ ]. Move between the settings Press [ ] and [ ]. Display the options available for a setting Press [ ] or press [SET]. Select an option Press [ ] and [ ].
GETTING READY 3. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the tab you want, 6. Perform one of the following operations to and then press [SET] to move the selection cursor from the tab to the settings. apply the setting you configured. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the feature whose setting you want to configure, and then press [ ]. • Instead of pressing [ ], you could also press [SET]. Example: To select the “REC Mode” item. To do this: Perform this key operation: Apply the setting and exit the menu screen.
GETTING READY IMPORTANT! Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings • The camera’s clock settings are cleared whenever power is totally cut off. This can happen if the battery goes dead while the camera is not being supplied power by the USB cradle. The clock setting screen will appear automatically the next time you turn on power after the settings are cleared. Set the date and time before using the camera.
GETTING READY 3. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and To configure display language and clock settings [ ] to select the geographical area where you live, and then press [SET]. 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the language you want, and then press [SET]. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the name of the city where you live, and then press [SET]. : Japanese English : English Français : French Deutsch : German Español : Spanish Italiano : Italian 5.
GETTING READY 6. Use [ ] and [ ] to 7. Set the current date change the date format setting, and then press [SET]. and the time. Example: December 24, 2003 To display the date like this: Select this format: 03/12/24 YY/MM/DD 24/12/03 DD/MM/YY 12/24/03 MM/DD/YY To do this: Do this: Change the setting at the current cursor location Press [ ] and [ ]. Move the cursor between settings Press [ ] and [ ]. Toggle between 12-hour and 24hour timekeeping Press [DISP]. 8.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING BASIC IMAGE RECORDING This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image. IMPORTANT! • Make sure your fingers or the strap does not block the flash, microphone or lens. Recording an Image Flash Microphone Aiming the Camera Lens Use both hands to hold the camera still when shooting an image. Holding the camera with one hand increases the chance of movement, which can blur your images.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 3. Compose the image Recording an Image on the monitor screen so the main subject is within the focus frame. Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed in accordance with the brightness of the subject. Images you record are stored in the camera’s built-in memory, or to a memory card if you have one loaded in the camera. • When an optionally available SD memory card or MultiMediaCard (MMC) is loaded in the camera, images are stored on the card (page 134). 1.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING ● Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation 4. Press the shutter release button half way to focus the image. • When you press the shutter release button half way, the camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image, and displays the shutter speed and aperture values. • You can tell whether the image is focused by observing the focus frame and the green operation lamp.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 5. After making sure that the Recording Precautions image is focused properly, press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to record. • The number of images that can be stored in memory depends on the resolution setting you are using (pages 53, 171). • Never open the battery compartment cover or place the camera onto the USB cradle while the green operation lamp is flashing.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING About Auto Focus About the REC Mode Monitor Screen • Auto Focus tends not to work well if the camera is moved during recording, or when recording the types of subjects listed below.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! Using the Optical Viewfinder • The frame that is visible inside of the viewfinder indicates the image recorded at a distance of about one meter (3.3´). When the subject is closer than one meter, the recorded image will be different from what you see inside the viewfinder frame. • Since the monitor screen shows exactly what will be recorded, always use it for composing your images in the Macro and Manual Focus modes.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using Zoom Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom. Optical Zoom Zoom out Zoom in The range of the optical zoom factor is shown below. Optical Zoom Factor Range: 1X to 3X 2. Compose the image and then press the shutter release button. 1. In the REC mode, press the zoom button to change the zoom factor. NOTES REC • The optical zoom factor also affects the lens aperture.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 5. Hold down the Digital Zoom Digital zoom indicator (Telephoto) zoom button to increase the optical zoom factor. Digital zoom is activated after you reach the maximum optical zoom factor (3X). It enlarges the part of the image at the center of the image screen. The range of the digital zoom factor is shown below. • When the digital zoom factor reaches its maximum value (3X), it stops momentarily.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! Using the Flash • Digital zoom is disabled whenever the monitor screen is turned off (page 21). • Using digital zoom can cause degradation of the recorded image. Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Press [ ] ( ) to select the flash mode. MENU • Each press of [ ] ( ) cycles through the flash mode settings shown below on the monitor screen.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To do this: Have the flash fire automatically when required (Auto Flash) ■ About Red-eye Reduction Select this setting: Using the flash to record 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.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Flash Unit Status Flash Precautions You can find out the current flash unit status by pressing the shutter release button half way and checking the monitor screen and red operation lamp. Take care that your fingers do not block the flash when you hold the camera. Covering the flash with your finger can greatly reduce its effectiveness. The indicator is also shown on the monitor screen when the flash unit is ready to fire.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • Using flash in combination with another light source (daylight, fluorescent light, etc.) can result in abnormal image colors. Using the Self-timer The self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10second delay of the shutter release after you press the shutter release button. A Triple Self-timer feature lets you perform three consecutive self-timer operations to record three images. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the “REC” tab. 3.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To do this: 5. Record the image. Select this setting: Specify a 10-second self-timer 10 sec Specify a 2-second self-timer 2 sec Specify Triple Self-timer X3 Disable the self-timer Off Self-timer lamp • When you press the shutter release button, the self-timer lamp flashes and the shutter releases after the selftimer reaches the end of its countdown. • With the Triple Self-timer, the camera records a series of three images in the sequence described below.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTES Specifying Image Size and Quality • If you plan to make large prints of your images or otherwise use them in applications where highresolution is your top priority, select the “2304 x 1728” image size. • If you plan to send images as e-mail attachments or otherwise use them in applications where data economy is your top priority, select the “640 x 480” image size.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTE To specify image quality • Use the “Fine” setting when image quality is your top priority and file size is secondary. Conversely, use the “Economy” setting when file size is your top priority and image quality is secondary. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the “REC” tab. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Quality”, and then IMPORTANT! press [ ]. • Actual file size depends on the type of image you record.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS This section describes other powerful features and functions that are available for recording. Using Auto Focus As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter release button down half way. The following is the Auto Focus range. Selecting the Focus Mode You can select one of five different focus modes: Auto Focus, Macro, Pan Focus, Infinity, and Manual. 1.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS When you see this: It means this: Green focus frame Green operation lamp The image is focused. Red focus frame Flashing green operation lamp The image is not in focus. 3. Select the Auto Focus area you want, and then press [SET]. 3. Press the shutter release button the rest of the way to record the image. ■ Specifying the Auto Focus Area You can use the following procedure to change the Auto Focus area used in the Auto Focus Mode and the Macro Mode.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Macro Mode Using the Pan Focus Mode The Macro mode lets you focus automatically on close up subjects. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter release button down half way. The following is the focus range in the Macro mode. Normally, your camera performs Auto Focus to ensure that your images are always in focus. With Pan Focus, focus is fixed for a specific focal distance, and images are recorded without Auto Focus.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Infinity Mode Using Manual Focus The Infinity mode fixes focus at infinity (∞). Use this mode when recording scenery and other faraway images. With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of an image manually. The following shows focus ranges in the Macro mode for two optical zoom factors. 1. Keep pressing [ ] ( indicator shows “ ) until the focus mode Optical Zoom Factor ”. 2. Record the image. Approximate Focus Range 1X 6cm (2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. While watching the Using Focus Lock image on the monitor screen, use [ ] and [ ] to focus. Focus lock is a technique you can use to focus on a subject that is not located within the focus frame when you record an image. You can use focus lock in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro mode ( ). 1. Using the monitor Manual focus position To do this: Do this: Focus out on the subject Press [ ]. Focus in on the subject Press [ ].
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Keeping the shutter release button half way down, recompose the image as you like. • This locks the focus on the subject that is currently within the focus frame. Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) 99 1600 1200 NORMAL Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure setting (EV value) manually to adjust for the lighting of your subject.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to • To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes 0.0. change the exposure compensation value, and then press [SET]. 4. Record the image. • Pressing [SET] registers the displayed value. IMPORTANT! • When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation. EV value Up : Increases the EV value.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you Adjusting White Balance want, and then press [SET]. The wavelengths of the light produced by various light sources (sunlight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types, so the colors of an image appear more natural.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Point the camera at a white piece of paper or Adjusting White Balance Manually similar object under the lighting conditions for which you want to set the white balance, and then press the shutter release button. Under some light sources, automatic white balance under the “Auto” setting can take a long time to complete. Also, the auto white balance range (color temperature range) is limited.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE Recalling Setups for Recording Documents and Panels in the Business Shot Mode • When recording the image of a document, display panel or other rectangular shaped subject, the camera’s auto trapezoid correction feature (page 88) automatically corrects for distortion. This means that you do not have to worry about positioning the camera directly in front of such a subject when recording.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS To enter the Business Shot mode Using the BESTSHOT Mode Selecting one of the 21 BESTSHOT scenes automatically sets up the camera for recording a similar type of image. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and ■ Example Sample Scene then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ BUSINESS”, • Portrait • Scenery • Night Scene • Night Scene Portrait and then press [SET].
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. IMPORTANT! • Sample scene number 4 is Coupling Shot scene (page 69). Sample scene number 5 is a Pre-shot scene (page 71). • BESTSHOT scenes were not recorded using this camera. They are provided as samples only. • Images recorded using a BESTSHOT scene may not produce the results you expected due to shooting conditions and other factors.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 6. Use [ ] and [ ] to Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup display the image whose setup you want to register as a BESTSHOT scene. You can use the procedure below to save the setup of an image you recorded for later recall when you need it again. Recalling a setup you save automatically sets up the camera accordingly. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 7. Use [ ] and [ ] to 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and select “Save”, and then press [SET]. then press [ ]. 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ To delete a BESTSHOT user setup IMPORTANT! • BESTSHOT user setups are located in the camera’s built-in memory after the built-in sample scenes. • When a BESTSHOT user setup is recalled, the monitor screen in step 4 of the procedure on page 66 displays the text “Recall User Scene”. • Note that formatting the built-in memory (page 132) deletes all BESTSHOT user setups. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [ ]. 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot) • Combined Images The Coupling Shot mode lets you record images of two people and combine them into a single image. This makes it possible for you to include yourself in group images, even when there is no one else around to record the image for you. Coupling Shot is available in the BESTSHOT mode (page 65).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 5. Align the focus frame on the monitor screen with the subject you want on the left side of the image, and then press the shutter release button to record the image. 6. Next, align the focus frame with the subject you want in the right side of the image, taking care to align the actual background with the semi-transparent image of the background of the first image, which is shown on the monitor screen. When everything is aligned correctly, record the image.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Freeze the background on the monitor screen. Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot) Pre-shot helps you get the background you want, even if you need to ask someone else to record the image for you. Basically, Pre-shot is a two-step process. 1. You compose the background you want and press the shutter release button, which causes a semi-transparent image of the background to remain on the monitor screen. 2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 6. Next, align the focus frame with the subject, composing the subject with the semi-transparent background shown on the monitor screen. When everything is aligned correctly, record the image. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ BESTSHOT”, and then press [SET]. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Pre-shot”, and then press [SET].
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Recording Audio 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and Adding Audio to a Snapshot then press [ ]. You can add audio to a snapshot after you record it. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ • Image Format: JPEG JPEG is an image format that provides efficient data compression. The file extension of a JPEG file is “.JPG”. ( + )” and then press [SET]. • This enters the Snapshot Audio Mode. 4.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 5. Press the shutter release button to start audio Recording Your Voice recording. The Voice Recording Mode provides quick and easy recording of your voice. • The green operation lamp flashes as recording is performed. • Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format This is the Windows standard format for audio recording. The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is “.WAV”.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Audio Recording Precautions 4. Press the shutter release button to start voice recording. • Keep the microphone on the front of the camera pointed at the subject. • Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers. • The remaining recording time value counts down on the monitor screen and the green operation lamp flashes as recording is performed. • Pressing the [DISP] button during voice recording turns off the monitor screen.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • When the histogram is too far to the left, it means that there are too many dark pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is dark. A histogram that is too far to the left may result in “black out” of the dark areas of an image. Using the Histogram You can use the [DISP] button to display a histogram on the monitor screen. The histogram lets you check exposure conditions as you record images (page 21).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! REC Mode Camera Settings • Note that the above histograms are shown for illustrative purposes only. You may not be able to achieve exactly the same shapes for particular subjects. • A centered histogram does not necessarily guarantee optimum exposure. The recorded image may be over-exposed or under-exposed, even though its histogram is centered. • You may not be able to achieve an optimum histogram configuration due to the limitations of EV shift.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Specifying ISO Sensitivity • Increasing ISO sensitivity can cause static to appear inside an image. Select the ISO sensitivity setting that suits your shooting needs. • Using a high ISO sensitivity setting along with the flash to shoot a nearby subject may result in improper illumination of the subject. Use the following procedure to select the ISO sensitivity setting that suits the type of image you are recording. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off Turning Image Review On and Off You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you compose images and ensure that the camera is straight when recording. Image review displays an image on the monitor screen as soon as you record it. Use the following procedure to turn image review on and off. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Review”, and then press [ ]. 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Assigning Functions to the [ ] and [ ] Keys A “key customization” feature lets you configure the [ ] and [ ] keys so they change camera settings whenever they are pressed in the REC mode. After you configure the [ ] and [ ] keys, you can change the setting assigned to them without going through the menu screen. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “L/R Key”, and then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Power On Default Settings Function On REC Mode The camera’s “mode memory” feature lets you specify the power on default settings individually for the REC mode, flash mode, focus mode, white balance mode, ISO sensitivity, AF Area, digital zoom mode, manual focus position and zoom position. Turning on mode memory for a mode tells the camera to remember the status of that mode when you turn off the camera, and restore it the next time you turn the camera back on.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. IMPORTANT! • Note that BESTSHOT mode settings take priority over mode memory settings. If you turn the camera off while in the BESTSHOT mode, the camera’s Flash, White Balance, and ISO Sensitivity will be configured according to the BESTSHOT sample scene when you turn it back on again, regardless of mode memory on/off setting.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Resetting the Camera Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera’s settings to their initial defaults as shown under “Menu Reference” on page 161. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Reset”, and then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Reset”, and then press [SET]. • To cancel the procedure without resetting, select “Cancel” and press [SET].
PLAYBACK PLAYBACK 3. Use [ ] (forward) or [ ] (back) to scroll You can use the camera’s built-in monitor screen to view images after you record them. through files on the monitor screen. Basic Playback Operation Use the following procedure to scroll through files stored in the camera’s memory. NOTES 1. Press the power Power button • Holding down [ ] or [ ] scrolls images at high speed.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Playing an Audio Snapshot • Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused. Perform the steps below to display an audio snapshot (indicated by a indicator) and play its audio. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] until the image you want is displayed. 2. Press [SET]. • This plays back the audio that accompanies the displayed image. • You can perform the following operations while audio is playing.
PLAYBACK 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to scroll Flipping the Display through images on the monitor screen and display the one you want. The following procedure flips the image 180 degrees. This comes in handy when you want to show someone standing in front of you an image on the monitor screen. 2. Press the shutter release button and [SET] at the same time. [SET] • This flips the image 180 degrees.
PLAYBACK 3. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to shift the image Zooming the Display Image up, down, left, or right. Perform the following procedure to zoom the image currently on the monitor screen up to four times its normal size. 4. Press [MENU] to return the image to its original size. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to display IMPORTANT! the image you want. • Depending on the original size of the recorded image, you may not be able to zoom a display image the full four times its normal size. 2.
PLAYBACK ■ To turn auto trapezoid correction on or off Using Auto Trapezoid Correction in the Business Shot Mode 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Auto trapezoid correction automatically corrects rectangular distortion of images recorded in the Business Shot mode. 2. On the “PLAY” tab, select “Auto Keystone”, and then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “On” or “Off”, and then press [SET].
PLAYBACK 4. Press the zoom button to select the selection Manual Trapezoid Correction boundary you want to use. Exiting the Business Shot mode causes auto trapezoid correction to turn off automatically. You can, however, perform manual trapezoid correction in other modes. When performing manual trapezoid correction, you can crop the area of the image you want to correct. • The above step is not necessary if there is only one candidate boundary on the display. 5.
PLAYBACK ■ To cancel manual trapezoid correction Saving the Corrected Version of an Image You can use the following procedure to save the trapezoid corrected version of an image (indicated by the icon on the display) to a separate file. 1. In the PLAY mode, display the corrected image for which you want to cancel trapezoid correction. 1. In the PLAY mode, display the corrected 2. Press [MENU]. image you want to save. 3. On the “PLAY” tab, select “Keystone”, and 2. Press [MENU]. then press [ ]. 3.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Resizing an Image • The above procedure can be performed only on an image that has already been trapezoid corrected. Such an image is indicated by the icon on the display. • Performing the above procedure on an image that is larger than 1600 x 1200 pixels causes the corrected image to be resized to 1600 x 1200 pixels. You can use the following procedure to change a snapshot image to either SXGA size (1280 x 960 pixels) or VGA size (640 x 480 pixels).
PLAYBACK 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you IMPORTANT! want, and then press [SET]. To do this: Select this: Resize to 1280 x 960 pixels (SXGA) 1280 x 960 Resize to 640 x 480 pixels (VGA) 640 x 480 Cancel the resizing operation Cancel • Resizing an image creates a new file that contains the image in the size you select. The file with the original image also remains in memory. • Images smaller than 640 x 480 pixels cannot be resized.
PLAYBACK 5. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the Cropping an Image cropping boundary up, down, left, or right until the area of the image you want to extract is within the boundary. Use the following procedure when you want to crop a portion of an enlarged image and use the remaining part of the image as an e-mail attachment, Web page image, etc. 6. Press [SET] to extract the part of the image 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to scroll enclosed in the cropping boundary.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Displaying the 9-image View • Cropping an image creates a new file that contains the cropped image. The file with the original image also remains in memory. • An image recorded using the 2304 x 1536 (3:2) pixel size cannot be cropped. • Voice recording file images cannot be cropped. • An image recorded using another camera model cannot be cropped. • If the message “This function is not supported for this file.” appears, it means that the current image cannot be cropped.
PLAYBACK Example: When there are 20 images in memory, and Image 1 is displayed first 17 18 19 6 7 8 15 16 17 20 1 2 9 10 11 18 19 20 3 4 5 12 13 14 1 2 3 Selecting a Specific Image in the 9image View 1. Display the 9-image view. 2. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the selection boundary up, down, left, or right until it is located at the image you want to view. 3.
PLAYBACK • Pressing [ ] while the date selection cursor is located anywhere in the top line of the calendar causes the previous month to appear. Displaying the Calendar Screen Use the following procedure to display a 1-month calendar. While the calendar is on the display, you can select a date, which displays the first image recorded on that date. This helps to make it easy to find the images you want.
PLAYBACK 3. Configure the slideshow settings. Playing a Slide Show • See the pages indicated below for more information. Slide Show automatically plays back images in sequence at a fixed interval. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Slideshow”, For information about configuring this setting: Go here: Images “To specify the slideshow images” on page 98 Time “To specify the slideshow time” on page 99 Interval “To set the slideshow interval” on page 100 4.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! To specify the slideshow images • Note that all buttons are disabled while an image change is in progress. Wait until an image is stopped on the monitor screen before performing a button operation, or hold down the button until the image stops. • When the slideshow comes to an audio snapshot or voice recording file, it plays the audio once and then advances to the next file. • While audio is playing, you can use [ ] and [ ] to adjust the volume level.
PLAYBACK ■ Selecting a Particular Image for a Slideshow To specify the slideshow time When you select “One image” as the slideshow type, the slide show displays only one image, without changing it. Use this setting when you want a particular image to remain on the display while the camera is on the USB cradle (Photo Stand feature). 1. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Time”. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the time setting you want, and then press [SET]. • You can specify a time in the range of 1 to 60 minutes.
PLAYBACK To set the slideshow interval Using the Photo Stand Feature The “Photo Stand” feature lets you specify what should appear on the camera’s monitor screen while the camera is on its USB cradle. You can play a Photo Stand slideshow without worrying about remaining battery power, or you can specify display of a particular image. Photo Stand feature operations are performed in accordance with slideshow setting. See page 97 for information about configuring slideshow settings to suit your needs. 1.
PLAYBACK • While audio is playing, you can use [ ] and [ ] to adjust the volume level. Rotating the Display Image Use the following procedure to rotate the image 90 degrees and register the rotation information along with the image. After you do this, the image is always displayed in its rotated orientation whenever it appears during a slideshow (page 97) or on your computer screen. Note that the image is rotated automatically during a slideshow only.
PLAYBACK 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to Using Image Roulette select “Rotate”, and then press [SET]. Image Roulette cycles images like a slot machine on the display, before stopping at one of them. When you start an Image Roulette operation, images scroll randomly on the screen. At first, images scroll at high speed. Then the scrolling gradually slows down until a single image is stopped on the screen. The image that finally appears is random, and subject to no rules or system.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Adding Audio to a Snapshot • Image Roulette does not display voice recording images. • Image Roulette is disabled when there is only one snapshot image available. • Note that Image Roulette works only with images recorded with this camera. Image Roulette may not operate properly when other types of images are in memory. • If you do not start another Image Roulette operation for about one minute after the final image appears, the camera enters its normal PLAY mode.
PLAYBACK 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to scroll To re-record audio through snapshots until the one to which you want to add audio is displayed. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through snapshots until the one whose audio you want to re-record is displayed. 2. Press [MENU]. 3. Select the “PLAY” 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Dubbing”, and tab, select “Dubbing”, and then press [ ]. then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Delete”, and then press [SET].
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Playing Back a Voice Recording File • Keep the microphone on the front of the camera pointed at the subject. • Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers. Perform the following steps to play back a voice recording file. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to display the voice file (a file with play. Microphone on it) you want to 2. Press [SET]. • This starts playback of the voice recording file through the camera’s speaker.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused. • If your recording has index marks (page 75) inside it, you can jump to the index mark before or after the current playback location by pausing playback and then pressing [ ] or [ ]. Next, press [SET] to resume playback from the index mark position.
DELETING FILES DELETING FILES You can delete a single file, or you can delete all files currently in memory. Deleting a Single File Perform the following steps when you want to delete a single file. IMPORTANT! • Note that file deletion cannot be undone. Once you delete a file, it is gone. Make sure you really do not need a file anymore before you delete it. Especially when deleting all files, make sure you check all the files you have stored before proceeding. • A protected file cannot be deleted.
DELETING FILES IMPORTANT! Deleting All Files • If a file cannot be deleted for some reason, the message “This function is not supported for this file.” appears when you try to delete it. The following procedure deletes all unprotected files currently in memory. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [ ] ( ). 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All Files Delete”, and then press [SET]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Yes”. • To exit the file delete operation without deleting anything, select “No”. 4.
FILE MANAGEMENT FILE MANAGEMENT Each folder can hold files numbered up to 9,999. Trying to store the 10,000th file in a folder causes the next serially numbered folder to be created. Folder names are generated as shown below. The file management capabilities of the camera make it easy to keep track of images. You can protect files against deletion, and even use its DPOF feature to specify images for printing. Example: Name of the 26th file Folders CIMG0026.
FILE MANAGEMENT 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to Protecting Files select “On”, and then press [SET]. Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted (page 107). You can protect files individually or you can protect all files in memory with a single operation. • A file that is protected is indicated by the mark. To protect a single file • To unprotect a file, select “Off” in step 4, and then press [SET]. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 5. Press [MENU] to exit the menu screen. 2.
FILE MANAGEMENT To protect all files in memory DPOF The letters “DPOF” stand for “Digital Print Order Format”, which is a format for recording on a memory card or other medium which digital camera images should be printed and how many copies of the image should be printed. Then you can print on a DPOF-compatible printer or at a professional print service in accordance with the file name and number of copies settings recorded on the card.
FILE MANAGEMENT 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the number of To configure print settings for a single image copies. • You can specify up to 99 for the number of copies. Specify 00 if you do not want to have the image printed. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, 6. To turn on date stamping for the prints, press select “DPOF”, and then press [ ]. [DISP] so 12 1 is displayed. • To turn off date stamping for the prints, press [DISP] so is not displayed.
FILE MANAGEMENT 5. To turn on date stamping for the prints, press To configure print settings for all images [DISP] so 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 12 1 is displayed. • To turn off date stamping for the prints, press [DISP] so is not displayed. 12 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF”, and 1 6. After all the settings are the way you want, then press [ ]. press [SET] to apply them. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All images”, and then press [ ]. 4.
FILE MANAGEMENT PRINT Image Matching II Exif Print Images include PRINT Image Matching II data (mode setting and other camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching II reads this data and adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images come out just the way you intended when you recorded them. Exif Print is an internationally supported, open standard file format that makes it possible to capture and display vibrant digital images with accurate colors. With Exif 2.
FILE MANAGEMENT 1. Use the DPOF procedure on page 111 to Using USB DIRECT-PRINT specify the images in file memory that you want to print. Your camera supports USB DIRECT-PRINT, which was developed by Seiko Epson Corporation. When connected directly to a printer that supports USB DIRECT-PRINT, you can select images to be printed and start the print operation directly from the camera. DPOF settings (page 111) are used to determine which images and how many copies should be printed. 2.
FILE MANAGEMENT 6. Press the USB cradle IMPORTANT! [USB] button. • See the documentation that comes with your printer for information about print quality and paper settings. • Contact your printer manufacturer for information about models that support USB DIRECT-PRINT, upgrades, etc. • Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera or USB cradle operation while printing is in progress. Doing so causes a printer error.
FILE MANAGEMENT 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to Using the FAVORITE Folder select “Save”, and then press [SET]. You can copy scenery shots, photos of your family, or other special images from a file storage folder (page 147) to the FAVORITE folder in built-in memory (page 147). Images in the FAVORITE folder are not displayed during normal playback, so it helps to keep your personal image private as you carry them around.
FILE MANAGEMENT NOTES To display a file in the FAVORITE folder • Copying an image file with the above procedure creates a 320 x 240-pixel QVGA-size image in the FAVORITE folder. • A file copied into the FAVORITE folder is automatically assigned a file name that is a serial number. Though the serial number starts from 0001 and can go as high as 9999, the actual upper end of the range depends on built-in memory capacity.
FILE MANAGEMENT NOTE To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder • Holding down [ ] or [ ] scrolls images at high speed. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. IMPORTANT! 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and • Note that a FAVORITE folder is created in the camera’s built-in memory only. No FAVORITE folder is created on a memory card when you use one.
FILE MANAGEMENT IMPORTANT! To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder • You cannot use the delete operations on page 107 to delete images from the FAVORITE folder. Performing the memory format operation (page 132), however, does delete FAVORITE folder files. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Show”, and then press [SET]. 4. Press [ ] ( ). 5.
OTHER SETTINGS OTHER SETTINGS 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to change the setting, and Configuring Sound Settings then press [SET]. You can configure different sounds to play whenever you turn on the camera, press the shutter release button halfway or all the way, or perform a key operation. To do this: Select this setting: Select a built-in sound Sound 1 through Sound 5 Turn off the sound Off To configure sound settings NOTE 1.
OTHER SETTINGS To set the volume level Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen You can specify an image you recorded as the startup screen image, which causes it to appear on the monitor screen for about two seconds whenever you turn on the camera while the mode selector is aligned with “REC”. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds”, and then press [ ]. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Volume”.
OTHER SETTINGS IMPORTANT! Configuring Power Down Image Settings • You can select any one of the following types of image as the startup image. — The camera’s built-in startup image — A snapshot you recorded with the camera — An audio snapshot you recorded with the camera • The snapshot image that you select as the startup image is stored in a special memory location called “startup image memory”. Only one image can be stored in startup image memory at one time.
OTHER SETTINGS 3. Change the name of the file to one of the IMPORTANT! following. • Only a snapshot (JPEG) file can be used as the power down image. • Note that the Power Down Image feature works only with images recorded with this camera. The Power Down Image feature may not operate properly when another type of image is specified as the power down image. • Formatting the camera’s Flash memory deletes the power down image. Snapshot Image: ENDING.
OTHER SETTINGS ■ To cancel Power Down Image settings Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method 1. Use the USB cable to connect the camera to Use the following procedure to specify the method for generating the serial number used for file names (page 109). your computer (page 140). 2. Change the name of the current power down 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press image from ENDING.JPG to something else, or delete the current power down image from Flash memory. [MENU]. 2.
OTHER SETTINGS 5. Press [DISP]. Using the Alarm • You could press [SET] in place of [DISP] if you want to configure the alarm without an image. You can configure up to three alarms that cause the camera to beep and display a specified image at the time you specify. 6. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the scene you want to appear at the alarm time, and then press [SET]. To set an alarm 7. After all the settings are the way you want, 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. press [SET]. 2.
OTHER SETTINGS Stopping the Alarm Setting the Clock When an alarm time is reached while the camera is turned off, the alarm will sound for about one minute (or until you stop it), and then the camera will turn on. To stop the alarm after it starts to sound, press any button. If the camera is on the USB cradle when an alarm sounds, you can stop it by pressing the USB cradle [USB] button or [PHOTO] button, or any camera button.
OTHER SETTINGS 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “City”, and then To set the current time and date press [ ]. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press 5. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the [MENU]. geographical area that contains location you want to select as your Home Time zone, and then press [SET]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Adjust”, and then press [ ]. 6. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the city you want, 3. Set the current date and the time. and then press [SET]. 7.
OTHER SETTINGS Changing the Date Format Using World Time You can select from among three different formats for display of the date. You can use the World Time screen to view a time zone that is different from the home time zone when you go on a trip, etc. World Time can display the time in one of 162 cities in 32 time zones. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. To display the World Time screen 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Date Style”, and then press [ ]. 1.
OTHER SETTINGS 6. Use [ ] and [ ] to To configure World Time settings select the city you want, and then press [SET]. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. • This displays the current time in the city you select. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”, and then press [ ]. • This displays the current World Time zone. 7. When the setting is the way you want, press [SET] to apply it and exit the setting screen. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “World”, and then press [ ]. 4.
OTHER SETTINGS 6. After the setting is the way you want, press To configure summer time (DST) settings [SET]. • This displays the current time in accordance with your setting. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 7. Press [SET] again to exit the setting screen. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”, and then press [ ]. • This displays the current World Time Settings. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “World”, and then press [ ].
OTHER SETTINGS Changing the Display Language Formatting Built-in Memory You can use the following procedure to select one of ten language as the display language. Formatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it. IMPORTANT! 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press • Note that data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered. Check to make sure you do not need any of the data in memory before you format it.
OTHER SETTINGS 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Format”, and then press [SET]. • To exit the format operation without formatting, select “Cancel”.
USING A MEMORY CARD USING A MEMORY CARD You can expand the storage capabilities of your camera by using a commercially available memory card (SD memory card or MultiMediaCard). You can also copy files from built-in flash memory to a memory card and from a memory card to flash memory. IMPORTANT! • Use only an SD memory card or a MultiMediaCard with this camera. Proper operation is not guaranteed when any other type of card is used.
USING A MEMORY CARD 2. Positioning the memory Using a Memory Card card so its front is facing in the same direction as the camera’s monitor screen, carefully slide it into the card slot. IMPORTANT! • Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory card. • Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it. Never try to force a memory card into the slot when you feel resistance. To insert a memory card into the camera 1.
USING A MEMORY CARD To remove a memory card from the camera Formatting a Memory Card Formatting a memory card deletes any data already stored on it. 1. Press the memory card into IMPORTANT! the camera and then release it. This will cause the card to come part way out of the camera. • Be sure to use the camera to format a memory card. Formatting a memory card on a computer and then using it in the camera can slow down data processing by the camera.
USING A MEMORY CARD 1. Load the memory card into the camera. Memory Card Precautions 2. Turn on the camera. Next, enter the REC • If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore normal operation by reformatting it. However, we recommend that you always take along more than one memory card whenever using the camera far away from the home or office.
USING A MEMORY CARD 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Built-in Copying Files Card”, and then press [SET]. Use the procedures below to copy files between built-in memory and a memory card. • This starts the copy operation and displays the message “Busy.... Please wait...”. • After the copy operation is complete, the monitor screen shows the last file in the folder. IMPORTANT! • Only snapshot, audio snapshot, and voice recording files recorded with this camera can be copied. Other files cannot be copied.
USING A MEMORY CARD NOTE To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory • Files are copied to the folder in built-in memory whose name has the largest number. With this procedure you can copy one file at a time. 1. Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure under “To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card”. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Card Built-in”, and then press [SET]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the file you want to copy. 4.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER After using the USB cradle to establish a USB connection between the camera and your computer, you can use your computer to view images in file memory and copy images to your computer’s hard disk or other storage media. In order to do this, you first need to install the USB driver located on the CASIO CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera onto your computer.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 2. Set the bundled CASIO CD-ROM into the CD- IMPORTANT! ROM drive of your computer. • Do not try to establish a connection between the camera and computer before installing the USB driver onto the computer. • If you want to transfer files from the camera’s built-in memory to a computer, make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera before you place it onto the USB cradle.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 6. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC 7. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled IN] connector of the USB cradle, and then plug it in to a household power outlet. with the camera to the USB cradle and your computer’s USB port. USB port [DC IN] USB cable (bundled) Connector B Connector A [USB] • Take care when connecting the USB cable to the USB cradle or your computer. USB ports and cable plugs are shaped for proper positioning.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 8. After making sure the camera is turned off, 9. Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button. place the camera onto the USB cradle. • This will cause the “Add New Hardware...” dialog box to appear on the computer screen as the computer automatically detects the camera’s file memory. After you install the USB driver, “Add New Hardware...” dialog box will no longer appear when you perform the above steps to establish a USB connection.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 10. On your computer, double-click “My IMPORTANT! Computer”. • Never use your computer to edit, delete, move, or rename images stored in file memory. Doing so can cause problems with the image management data used by the camera, which may make it impossible to display images on the camera or it may cause a large error in the number of images value displayed by the camera.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER USB Connection Precautions Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer • Be sure to read the documentation that comes with your computer for other important information about USB connections. • Be sure to connect the AC adaptor to the USB cradle to supply power to the camera. • USB data communication is performed regardless of the current setting of the camera’s mode selector. • Do not leave the same image displayed on your computer screen for a long time.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card Reader/Writer See the user documentation that comes with the SD memory card reader/writer for details about how to use it. Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer The procedures in this section describe how to transfer images from the camera to your computer using a memory card. Using a Computer with a Built-in SD Memory Card Slot Insert the SD memory card directly into the slot.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Memory Directory Structure Memory Data Images recorded with this camera and other data are stored in memory using DCF (Design rule for Camera File System) protocol. DCF protocol is designed to make it easier to exchange image and other data between digital cameras and other devices. ■ Directory Structure <\DCIM\> 100CASIO CIMG0001.JPG CIMG0002.WAV CIMG0003.JPG CIMG0003.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER ■ Folder and File Contents • DPOF file folder Folder that contains DPOF files • DCIM folder Folder that stores all of the digital camera files • BESTSHOT folder (Built-in memory only) Folder that contains BESTSHOT user setup files.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Image Files Supported by the Camera Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions • Image files recorded with this camera • DCF protocol image files • Note that the folder named “DCIM” is the parent (top) folder of all the files in memory. When transferring memory contents to a hard disk, CD-R, MO disk, or other external storage, treat all the contents inside a DCIM folder as a set and always keep them together. You can change the name of the DCIM folder on your computer.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER • You can use the Web browser shown below to view or print the contents of an album. The album feature of the camera creates files that make it possible for you to view images on your computer in a photo album layout. You can also use the applications contained on the CASIO CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera to automate image transfer and to retouch images. Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver 5.5 or later Creating an album 1.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER • Creating an album causes a file folder named “ALBUM”, which contains a file named “INDEX.HTM” plus other files to be created in camera memory or on the memory card. Selecting an Album Layout IMPORTANT! 1. In the PLAY mode, press [ ] ( You can select from among 10 different display layouts for an album. • Never open the battery compartment cover or remove the memory card from the camera while an album is being created.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Configuring Detailed Album Settings ■ Background Color 1. In the PLAY mode, press [ ] ( You can specify white, black, or gray as the color of the album background using the procedure under “Configuring Detailed Album Settings”. ). 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Set Up”, and then press [ ]. ■ Album Type 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to There are two album types: “Normal” and “Index/Info”. select the item whose setting you want to change, and then press [ ].
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ Image Use ■ Auto Album Creation On/Off This setting lets you select from among three different image uses, as described below. Select the image use that best suits the way you plan to use the image. This setting controls whether an album is created automatically whenever you turn off the camera.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER NOTE Viewing Album Files • Depending on the number of images in memory, it can take quite a bit of time to complete auto album creation when you turn off the camera. If you do not plan to use the album feature, we suggest that you keep auto album creation turned off, which shortens the amount of time the camera takes to power down completely. You can view and print album files using your computer’s Web browser application. 1.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 4. If you created the album after selecting “Normal” type or “Index/Info” as the album type under “Configuring Detailed Album Settings” on page 152, you can click one of the following display options. Album : Displays an album created by the camera. Index : Displays a list of images stored in a folder. Info : Displays information about each image.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER • The following describes the information that appears on the Info Screen. This Info Screen item: File Size Resolution Quality Drive mode AE Light metering Shutter speed Aperture stop Exposure comp Focusing mode Flash mode AF Area Sharpness Saturation Contrast White balance Sensitivity Filter Enhancement Flash intensity Digital zoom World Date Model NOTES • When printing an album page, you should set up your Web browser as described below.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Saving an Album Installing the Software from the CASIO CD-ROM • To save an album, copy the “DCIM” folder from camera memory or the memory card to your computer’s hard disk, a CD-R, an MO disk, or some other storage medium. Note that copying only the “ALBUM” folder, does not copy image data and other necessary files. • After copying the “DCIM” folder, do not change or delete any of the files inside of it.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Photo Loader This application loads image data saved in JPEG format from a digital camera to your computer. With this camera, you can also load audio snapshot and voice recording WAV files to your computer. Installing Software from the CASIO CDROM in Windows Use the procedures in this section to install the software from the bundled CASIO CD-ROM to your computer. Photohands This application is for retouching and printing image files.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Getting Started Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File Start up your computer and insert the CASIO CD-ROM into its CD-ROM drive. This will automatically launch the menu application, which displays a menu screen on your computer. You should always read the “Read me” file for any application before installing it. The “Read me” file contains information you need to know when installing the application.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Installing an Application Exiting the Menu Application 1. Click the “Install” button for the application 1. On the menu screen, click “Exit” to exit the you want to install. menu. 2. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to follow the instructions carefully and completely.
APPENDIX APPENDIX L/R Key Menu Reference The following shows lists of menus that appear in the REC mode and PLAY mode, and their settings. • The settings that are underlined in the following table are initial defaults.
APPENDIX ■ PLAY mode ● Set Up tab menu Sounds Startup / Half Shutter /Shutter / Operation / Volume Startup On (Selectable image) / Off Auto Keystone On/Off File No. Continue / Reset Keystone Correct/Cancel World Time Home / World Slideshow Start / Images / Time / Interval Home Time setup (city, DST, etc.) Calender – World Time setup (city, DST, etc.
APPENDIX ● Set Up tab menu Sounds Startup / Half Shutter / Shutter / Operation / Volume Startup On (Selectable image) / Off File No. Continue / Reset World Time Home / World Indicator Lamp Reference The camera has three indicator lamps: a green operation lamp, a red operation lamp, and a self-timer lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the camera. Green operation lamp Home Time setup (city, DST, etc.) Self-timer lamp World Time setup (city, DST, etc.
APPENDIX REC mode Operation Lamp Self-timer Lamp Green Operation Lamp Self-timer Lamp Green Red Meaning Pattern 3 Red Operational (Power on, recording enabled) Lit Pattern 3 Flash is charging. Lit Cannot Auto Focus. Lit Monitor screen is off. Pattern 2 Storing image Pattern 1 Self-timer countdown (10 to 3 seconds) Pattern 2 Self-timer countdown (3 to 0 seconds) Pattern 1 Cannot charge flash. Pattern 2 Memory card problem / Memory card is unformatted.
APPENDIX PLAY mode USB Cradle Indicator Lamps Operation Lamp Self-timer Lamp Green Red The USB cradle has two indicator lamps: a [CHARGE] lamp and a [USB] lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the USB cradle and camera.
APPENDIX Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Power does not turn on. 1) The battery is not oriented correctly. 2) The battery is dead. 1) Orient the battery correctly (page 22). 2) Charge the battery (page 24). 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 NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery. Camera suddenly powers down. 1) Auto Power Off activated (page 33).
APPENDIX Playback Image Recording Symptom Possible Cause Action The subject is out of focus in the recorded image. The image is not focused properly. When composing the image, make sure the subject on which you want to focus is located inside the focus frame. Camera powers down during self-timer countdown. The battery is dead. Charge the battery (page 24). Monitor screen image is out of focus. 1) You are using the Manual Focus Mode and have not focused the image.
APPENDIX Possible Cause Action Images are not displayed. A memory card with non-DCF images recorded with another camera is loaded in the camera. This camera cannot display non-DCF images recorded onto a memory card using another digital camera. All buttons and switches are disabled. Circuit problem caused by electrostatic charge, impact, etc. while the camera was connected to another device. Remove the battery from the camera, reinsert it, and then try again. Monitor screen is off.
APPENDIX Display Messages Alarm setting complete. This message appears after you change the alarm setting. Battery is low. The battery is dead. Can not find the file. The camera cannot find the image specified by the slideshow “Images” setting. Specify another image (page 99). Cannot register any more files. Card ERROR • You are attempting to register a BESTSHOT setup when the “SCENE” folder already contains 999 setups.
APPENDIX The card is locked. The LOCK switch of the SD memory card is locked. You cannot store images to or delete images from a memory card that is locked. There are no files. There are no files in built-in memory or on the memory card. Specifications Main Specifications ■ Camera Functions There are no printing There are no DPOF settings specifying images and images. the number of copies of each for printing. Set up DPOF. Configure the required DPOF settings (page 111). There is no file to register.
APPENDIX Approximate Memory Capacity and File sizes: Delete .................................. Single-file, all files (with protection) • Snapshots File Size (pixels) 2304 x 1728 2304 x 1536 (3:2) 1600 x 1200 (UXGA) 1280 x 960 (SXGA) 640 x 480 (VGA) Effective Pixels .................. 4.0 million Quality Fine Normal Economy Fine Normal Economy Fine Normal Economy Fine Normal Economy Fine Normal Economy Built-in flash Approximate Image File Size memory 10MB 1.9MB 1.5MB 1.1MB 1.8MB 1.4MB 1.
APPENDIX Shutter ................................ CCD electronic shutter; mechanical shutter, 1/8 to 1/2000 second (Changes in accordance with recording mode and ISO sensitivity setting.) • Shutter speed is different for the following BESTSHOT scenes. Night Scene: 4 to 1/2000 second Fireworks: 2 seconds (fixed) Playback Functions ..........
APPENDIX ■ Power Requirements Power Consumption ......... DC 3.7V Approximately 3.3W Power Requirements ........ Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20) x 1 Dimensions ........................ 87(W) x 57(H) x 23.1(D) mm (3.4˝(W) x 2.2˝(H) x 0.9˝(D)) (excluding projections; 19.7mm (0.
APPENDIX ■ USB Cradle Power Supply • Use only the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported. • This camera does not have a separate battery for the clock. The date and time settings of the camera are cleared whenever power is totally cut off (from both the battery and USB cradle). Be sure to reconfigure these settings after power is interrupted (page 37). Input/Output Terminals ....
