E Digital Camera EX-S880 User’s Guide Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product. • Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’s Guide. • Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference. • For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the official EXILIM Website at http://www.exilim.
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 Battery (NP-20) Digital Camera USB Cradle (CA-37) To attach the strap to the camera. * The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. Attach strap here.
CONTENTS UNPACKING 2 QUICK START BASICS 9 GETTING READY 36 Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 ■ ■ ■ ■ First, charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Configuring Display Language, Date, and Time Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Using a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Shooting a Snapshot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Viewing Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT 62 SHOOTING A MOVIE Holding the Camera Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Shooting a Snapshot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Specifying Image Size Specifying Image Quality Turning Off the AF Assist Lamp Snapshot Shooting Precautions Auto Focus Restrictions Movie Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Shooting a Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADVANCED SETTINGS 121 Other Useful Recording Functions . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Changing the Focus Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EDITING IMAGES 169 USING AUDIO Resizing a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Cropping a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Keystone Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Using Color Restoration to Correct the Color of an Old Photograph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Editing the Date and Time of an Image . . . . . . . . 174 Rotating an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OTHER SETTINGS 198 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Configuring Camera Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . 198 Turning the Startup Screen On or Off . . . . . . . . . 200 Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Changing the Camera Date and Time Setting . . . 202 Using World Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 ■ Configuring World Time Settings What you can do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRANSFERRING DOCUMENTS TO YOUR CAMERA (DATA STORAGE) 257 Transferring Documents to the Camera . . . . . . . 257 ■ Transferring documents from a computer running Windows ■ Transferring documents from a Macintosh 257 259 Viewing a Transferred Document on the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 ■ Rotating a Document Page 262 Managing Document Data on the Camera. . . . . . 264 ■ Protecting Document Data ■ Deleting Document Data APPENDIX 264 265 268 General Guide . .
QUICK START BASICS First, charge the battery (page 36) ■ Loading the Battery into the Camera 3. Close the battery cover. 1. Open the battery cover. While pressing lightly on the cover, slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow to open. 2. Load the battery into the camera.
■ Using the USB Cradle to Charge 1. Plug the USB cradle into a household power outlet. AC adaptor AC power cord 2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle. [CHARGE] lamp Red: Charging Green: Charged (Full) • It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge.
Configuring Display Language, Date, and Time Settings (pages 202, 206) 1. Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the camera. [ON/OFF] (Power) 2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the language you want and then press [SET]. 3. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the area where you will use the camera and then press [SET]. 4. Use [S] and [T] to select the city where you will use the camera and then press [SET]. [BS] SET 5. Use [S] and [T] to select the summer time (DST) setting you want and then press [SET].
6. Use [S] and [T] to select the date format and then press [SET]. Example: December 19, 2007 To display the date like this: Select this option: 07/12/19 YY/MM/DD 19/12/07 DD/MM/YY 12/19/07 MM/DD/YY 7. Set the date and the time. Use [W] and [X] to select the setting you want (year, month, day, hour, minute) and then use [S] and [T] to change the setting. To switch between 12-hour and 24-hour format, press [BS]. 8. When settings are completed, press [SET]. 9. Press [ON/OFF] to turn off the camera.
Using a Memory Card (page 46) ■ Loading a Memory Card into the Camera 2. Load a memory card into the camera. When a memory card is loaded, the camera stores images you shoot on the card. MEMORY CARD NOTE • Though the camera has built-in memory, using a memory card provides additional capacity you can use to store more images, high-quality and large-size images, and longer movies. • The camera will store images in its built-in memory if there is no memory card loaded.
■ Formatting a Memory Card 5. Press [S] to select “Format” and then press [SET]. Before you can use a memory card with your camera, you must format it. • To cancel formatting, select “Cancel” and then press [SET]. • Wait until the “Busy... Please wait...” message disappears from the monitor screen before doing anything else. IMPORTANT! • Formatting a memory card that already has snapshots or other files on it, will delete its contents. Normally you do not need to format a memory card again.
Shooting a Snapshot (page 62) 1. Press [ Auto icon This enters the REC mode and displays “ on the monitor screen. Operation Lamp [ ] to turn on the camera. ” (Auto icon) 2. Point the camera at the subject. ] (REC) 3. While taking care to keep the camera still, halfpress the shutter button. Shutter Button When the image is in focus, the camera will beep, the operation lamp will light green, and the focus frame will turn green. 4.
Snapshot Image Size and Image Quality How do I half-press the shutter button? Your camera lets you select from among various image size and quality settings. Note that image size and quality settings affect how many images can be stored in memory. • You can change the image size and quality settings as required to shoot a smaller or lower-resolution image for attachment to an e-mail message, for publishing on a website, etc.
Viewing Snapshots ■ Fully pressing the shutter button without waiting for Auto Focus (page 151) Fully pressing the shutter button without waiting for Auto Focus to operate will record using Quick Shutter (page 128). Quick Shutter lets you capture exactly the moment you want. • With Quick Shutter, the camera uses high-speed Auto Focus, which means you can capture quick moving action more easily. Note, however, that some images may be out of focus when Quick Shutter is used.
Shooting a Movie (page 94) 3. Press [ Movie Icon Remaining Recording Time [ ] again to stop recording. Movie Image Quality Your camera lets you select from among six image quality settings (UHQ, UHQ Wide, HQ, HQ Wide, Normal, LP) for movies. For best camera performance, use the “HQ” (High Quality) or “HQ Wide” setting for movie recording. Movie quality is a standard that determines the detail, smoothness, and clarity of the image during playback.
Viewing a Movie (page 153) 1. Press [ The film-like frame that appears on the monitor screen indicates that this is an image from a movie. “ ] to enter the PLAY mode. 2. Use [W] and [X] to select the movie you want to play. ” Movie icon When scrolling through images, a movie is displayed on the monitor screen by showing its first frame. [ ] (PLAY) 3. Press [SET] to start playback. The monitor screen will return to the image selection screen in step 2 after the end of the movie is reached.
Deleting a File (page 196) 1. Press [ You can use the following procedure to delete files you have transferred to your computer’s hard disk, images you have printed, or files you simply no longer need. This frees up memory for recording more images. [ ]. 2. Press [T] ( ). 3. Use [W] and [X] to select the snapshot or movie you want to delete. ] (PLAY) 4. Press [S] to select “Delete”. [S] • To cancel the delete operation, select “Cancel”. 5. Press [SET]. This deletes the selected snapshot or movie.
INTRODUCTION ■ Direct Mode Power On Features ■ BEST SHOT for beautiful shots simply by selecting a sample image built into the camera Simply select the scene that is similar to what you want to shoot (Night Scene Portrait, Flower, etc.), for instant camera setups. A dedicated [BS] button gives you direct access to the BEST SHOT library of sample scenes. Example: Select for beautiful portraits. To view images, press [ ] to power up in the PLAY mode. To record, press [ ] to power up in the REC mode.
■ Powerful Print Features Read this first! • DPOF feature for easy specification of date stamping and the number of copies (page 215) • Timestamp feature that stamps the date into the image data (page 141) • Support for PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT for easy athome printing on a printer that supports one of these standards, without a computer (page 212) ■ LCD Panel The liquid crystal panel of the monitor screen uses highprecision technology that provides a pixel yield in excess of 99.99%.
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■ Directly Viewing the Sun or Bright Light Precautions during Use • Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the cameras viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight. ■ Take test shots before shooting the final shot. ■ Flash • Before shooting your final image, shoot a test shot to ensure that the camera is recording correctly. • Never use the flash unit in areas where flammable or explosive gas may be present. Such conditions create the risk of fire and explosion.
■ Display Panel ■ Transport • Do not apply strong pressure to the LCD panel surface or subject it to strong impact. Doing so can cause the display panel glass to crack. • Should the display panel ever become cracked, never touch any of the liquid inside the panel. Doing so creates the risk of skin inflammation. • Should display panel liquid ever get into your mouth, immediately rinse your mouth out and contact your physician.
■ Water and Foreign Matter ■ Dropping and Rough Treatment • Water, other liquids, or foreign matter (especially metal) getting inside the camera creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present. Particular care is required when using the camera where it is raining or snowing, near the ocean or other body of water, or in a bathroom. 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Remove the battery from the camera. 3.
■ Disassembly and Modification ■ Backing Up Important Data • 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. • Always keep backup copies of important data in camera memory by transferring it to a computer or other storage device.
■ Rechargeable Battery • 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 charger unit and keep it away from open flame. • Do not use or leave the battery under direct sunlight, in an automobile parked in the sun, or in any other area subject to high temperatures.
■ AC Adaptor • If a battery is to be used by young children, make sure that a responsible adult makes them aware of the precautions and proper handling instructions, and make sure that they handle battery correctly. • Should fluid from a battery accidentally get onto clothing or your skin, immediately rinse it off with clean tap water. Prolonged contact with battery fluid can cause skin irritation. • Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
■ USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions • Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure you observe the following precautions when using the AC adaptor. – Never locate the power cord near a stove or other heating device. – When unplugging from the wall outlet, grasp the plug on the AC adaptor power cord. Never pull on the power cord. – Insert the plug into the wall outlet as far as it will go.
■ Battery Life ■ Data Error Precautions • Battery continuous operation times provided in this manual represent the approximate amount of time before the camera turns off due to low battery power when being powered by the special battery under normal temperature (23°C (73°F)). They do not guarantee that you will be able to achieve the indicated level of operation. Actual battery life is greatly affected by ambient temperature, battery storage conditions, the amount of time spent in storage, etc.
■ Operating Environment ■ Power Supply • The operating temperature range of the camera is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). • Do not place the camera in any of the following locations.
■ Caring for your camera ■ Other Precautions • Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the lens surface can interfere with proper operation of the camera. Avoid touching the lens surface. To clean the lens surface, use a blower to blow off dust or foreign matter and then wipe with a soft, dry cloth. • Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the flash can interfere with proper operation of the camera. Avoid touching the flash.
GETTING READY 2. Load the battery into the camera. Charging the Battery With the EXILIM logo on the battery facing upwards (in the direction of the monitor screen), hold the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow as you slide the battery into the camera. Press the battery in until the stopper secures it in place. Stopper Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20). IMPORTANT! • Use of any type of battery other than NP-20 is not supported. To load the battery 1.
3. Close the battery cover. To charge the battery Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it securely into place as you press it against the camera. 1. Plug the USB cradle into a household power outlet. USB Cradle AC Adaptor The battery is not fully charged when you use the camera for the first time after purchasing it. Use the following procedure to charge it. [DC IN 5.3V] AC power cord 2. Make sure the camera is turned off.
3. With the camera positioned so the monitor When charging is complete screen is facing towards you as shown in the illustration, place it onto the USB cradle. The [CHARGE] lamp, which was lit red during charging, changes to green. Remove the camera from the USB cradle and unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet. The [CHARGE] lamp lights red and charging starts. • It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge.
If the [CHARGE] lamp flashes red IMPORTANT! This indicates that the camera or battery is faulty, or that the battery is loaded in the camera incorrectly. Remove the battery from the camera and check if its contacts are dirty. If they are, wipe them off with a dry cloth and then reload the battery into the camera. After confirming that the AC adaptor is plugged into the power outlet and the USB cradle, set the camera on the cradle again.
■ Battery Life and Number of Images between Charges ■ Checking Remaining Battery Power As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates remaining power as shown below. See page 291 for details. ■ Battery Power Conservation Tips Remaining Power • When you do not need to use the flash, select “ ” (flash off) for the flash setting (page 75).
Replacing the Battery IMPORTANT! • Due to differences in the power requirements of each mode, the battery indicator may show a lower level in the PLAY mode than what it shows in a REC mode. This is normal, and does not indicate malfunction. • Leaving the camera for about 12 hours with no power supplied while the battery is dead will cause its date and time settings to be cleared. You will have to re-configure the settings after power is restored. 1. Open the battery cover. 2.
■ Storage Precautions Battery Precautions • Though a rechargeable lithium ion battery provides high capacity in a compact configuration, long-term storage while charged can cause it to deteriorate. – If you do not plan to use a battery for some time, fully use up its charge before storing it. – Always remove the battery from the camera when you are not using it. Leaving a battery in the camera can cause it to discharge and go dead, which will require longer charging when you need to use the camera.
Using the Camera in another Country Turning Power On and Off Note the following precautions. • The bundled AC adaptor is designed for operation with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC, 50/60Hz. Note, however, that the shape of the power cord plug depends on each country or geographic area. Before taking the camera and AC adaptor along on a trip, check with travel agent about the power supply requirements in your destination(s).
■ Turning Power Off IMPORTANT! Press [ON/OFF] (Power). • Pressing [ON/OFF] or [ ] (REC) to turn on power also causes the lens to extend. Take care there is nothing pressing against or hitting the lens. Holding the lens with your hand so it cannot extend creates the risk of malfunction. NOTE • You can configure the camera so power does not turn on when you press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY). You can also configure the camera to turn off when you press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) (page 208).
■ Battery Power Conservation Features • Sleep and Auto Power Off always operate as described below in the PLAY mode, regardless of their current PLAY mode settings. – Sleep does not function in the PLAY mode. – The Auto Power Off trigger time is always five minutes. This camera is equipped with a sleep function and auto power off function to conserve battery power. You can configure these settings in the REC mode as described below.
Using a Memory Card NOTE • When both sleep and Auto Power Off have the same time settings, Auto Power Off takes priority. • Sleep and Auto Power Off are disabled under the following conditions. – When there is a connection between the camera and computer or other device via the USB cradle – During a slideshow – During Voice Recording playback or recording – During movie recording and playback B You can store images you shoot with the camera on a memory card.
Supported Memory Cards IMPORTANT! • See the instructions that come with the memory card for information about how to use it. • Certain types of cards can slow down processing speeds. If you are using a slow memory card, you may not be able to record a movie using the “UHQ”, “UHQ Wide”, “HQ”, or “HQ Wide” image quality setting. Because of this, use of a memory card with a maximum transfer speed of at least 10MB per second is recommended.
• Electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other phenomena can cause data to become corrupted or even lost. Make sure that you always back up important data on other media (CD-R, CD-RW, MO disk, hard disk, etc.). Loading a Memory Card into the Camera IMPORTANT! • Make sure you always turn off the camera before loading or removing a memory card. • Be sure to orient the card correctly when loading it. Never try to force a memory card into the slot when you feel resistance. 1. Open the battery cover.
2. Load a memory card into the camera. Replacing the Memory Card Positioning the memory card so its front is facing upwards (towards the monitor screen side of the camera), slide it into the card slot all the way in until you hear it click securely into place. 1. Remove the memory card from the camera. Press the memory card and then release it, so it comes part way out. Pull the card out the rest of the way by hand. MEMORY CARD ORY D MEM CAR ORY D MEM CAR Front Back 2. Load the other memory card. 3.
Formatting a Memory Card IMPORTANT! • Never insert anything besides a supported memory card (page 47) 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. • Never remove a card from the camera while the operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so can cause the image save operation to fail and even damage the memory card.
■ Memory Card Precautions 1. Load the memory card you want to format into the camera. • If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore normal operation by reformatting it. However, it is recommended that you always take along more than one memory card whenever using the camera far away from the home or office. • If you experience problems while trying to playback recorded images, try re-formatting the memory card.
Menu Screen Operation Buttons Using On-screen Menus [W] [X] Select tabs. [X] is also used to apply a setting. The following are menu operations you will need to use to configure camera settings. Take a few moments to become familiar with them. • See “Menu Reference” on page 273 for information about menu contents. • You also can use the Operation Panel (page 55) to configure some of the settings that appear on the menu screen.
4. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want. Configuring Monitor Screen Settings 5. Apply the setting. You can use the display menu to configure various monitor screen settings. • See “Display Menu Reference” on page 277 for information about display menu contents. • Pressing [SET] applies the selected setting and exits the menu screen. • Pressing [W] instead of [SET] applies the selected setting and returns to the menu screen. You can then continue configuring other settings, if you want.
Selecting a Screen Layout (Layout) The following is the procedure for menu operations in the REC mode. The contents of the layout setting menu depend on whether the camera is in the REC mode or the PLAY mode. 1. In the REC mode, press [DISP]. This will display the display menu screen. ■ REC Mode Screen Layout 2. Use [W] and [X] to select the setting you want. For the REC mode, the screen layout settings let you select the layout of icons. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want.
Panel (Operation Panel) Layout Type Description Panel: Off 1 With this option, the image being composed completely fills the monitor screen. This setting is best when you want to display the subject on a large 16:9 aspect ratio monitor screen (page 67). Icons are superimposed on the displayed image.
3. Use [W] and [X] to change the setting. *1 Image quality cannot be changed using Panel (Operation Panel). *2 You can select date or time display. *3 You can use the “Date Style” to select either month/day or day/month for date display (page 203). The time display format is always 24 hours, regardless of the current settings of the camera’s “Adjust” (page 203). • If you want to configure other settings, repeat steps 2 and 3. 4. After all the settings are the way you want, press [SET].
■ PLAY Mode Screen Layout Turning Display Information On and Off (Info.) The PLAY mode screen layout settings let you select how display images are shown on the monitor screen. Layout Type Description 4:3 With this setting, 100% of the display image is always visible. With some aspect ratios, black bands may appear above and below, or to the left and right of the image. Wide With “Info.” you can turn display information on and off. You can configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode.
Adjusting Monitor Screen Brightness (Brightness) Display Information Description Setting You can use the “Brightness” setting to adjust the brightness of the monitor screen. This setting is the same in the REC mode and PLAY mode. Turns off display of all information. Hide Brightness Description Setting 58 Auto With this setting, the camera detects available light levels and automatically adjusts the brightness of the monitor screen accordingly. This is the setting you should normally use.
Adjusting Monitor Screen Image Quality (Type) Brightness Description Setting 0 Normal monitor screen brightness for indoor use, etc. –1 Low monitor screen brightness for nighttime use, indoor use under dark conditions, etc. You can use the “Type” setting to adjust the quality of the monitor screen image. This setting is the same in the REC mode and PLAY mode.
If you lose your way... Quality Setting Description Night This setting provides a clearer screen image when shooting under dark conditions, and comes in handy when recording at night with a tripod. Power Saving Consumes slightly less power than the other settings, and extends battery life. Note that power saving is disabled when “Auto” is selected for the monitor screen brightness setting.
PLAY mode Current Screen To return to the normal playback screen Menu screen [MENU] or [ Display Menu screen [DISP] or [ ] REC mode screen Press [ Delete screen Press [ ]. You could also select “Cancel” and then press [SET].
SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT Holding the Camera Correctly IMPORTANT! • Take care that your fingers and the strap do not cover any of the areas indicated in the illustration. Holding the camera with one hand can result in accidental hand movement. Hold the camera securely with both hands when shooting snapshots. • To protect against accidentally dropping the camera, attach the wrist strap and make sure it is around your fingers or wrist while you are operating the camera.
Shooting a Snapshot NOTE • Good-looking images are impossible if you move the camera when you press the shutter button or while the Auto Focus operation is being performed. Holding the camera correctly, carefully press the shutter button and take care that you do not move the camera as the shutter releases. This is especially important when available lighting is low, which slows down the shutter speed. 1. Press [ ] (REC) to enter the REC mode. Confirm that the subject (people, scenery, etc.
2. Focus the image. 3. Shoot the image. While the focus frame is aligned with the subject, half-press the shutter button. Auto Focus will focus the image automatically, and the focus frame and operation lamp will turn green. The aperture, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity also will be set automatically. When the image is focused, press the shutter button the rest of the way. Operation Lamp Shutter Button This will shoot the snapshot and save it to the memory card or the camera’s built-in memory.
If the image does not focus... NOTE If the focus frame stays red and the operation lamp is flashing green, it means that the image is not in focus (because the subject is too close, etc.). Point the camera at the subject and try to focus again. • The aperture value indicates the size of the opening that lets light into the camera. A larger aperture value indicates a smaller opening. The camera adjusts this setting automatically.
■ Fully pressing the shutter button without waiting for Auto Focus Specifying Image Size A digital camera image is a collection of small dots (pixels). The size of an image indicates how many pixels it contains, and is expressed as horizontal pixels × vertical pixels. The initial factory default image size setting is 8M (3264 × 2448 pixels). Note that a larger image takes up more memory. • For information about image size, image quality, and number of images that can be stored, see page 287.
• Selecting 3:2 (3264 × 2176 pixels) records images with an aspect ratio of 3:2, which matches the standard aspect ratio (3:2) of print paper. • The letters “HDTV” stand for “High Definition Television”. An HDTV screen has an aspect ratio of 16:9, which makes them wider than the usual 4:3 aspect ratio of television screens of the past. Your camera can record images that are compatible with the aspect ratio of an HDTV screen. • VGA (640 × 480 pixels) is the optimum size when attaching images to e-mail.
Specifying Image Quality NOTE • The “Fine” setting helps to bring out details when shooting a finely detailed image of nature that includes dense tree branches or leaves, or an image of a complex pattern. Your camera lets you select “Fine” (maximum image quality), “Normal”, or “Economy” (maximum memory economy) for the image quality setting. The initial setting is “Normal”.
Turning Off the AF Assist Lamp 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. The AF assist lamp emits light that helps the camera focus when you half-press the shutter button under dark lighting conditions. The AF assist lamp does not light when lighting is bright. The initial factory default AF Assist/Self-timer Lamp setting is AF assist lamp on. Turning off the AF assist lamp using the following procedure is recommended when shooting the image of a nearby person. 2.
Snapshot Shooting Precautions ■ Shooting Indoors under Fluorescent Lighting ■ Operation • Minute flickering of fluorescent lighting can affect the brightness or color of an image. • While the operation lamp is flashing green, never open the battery cover or place the camera onto or remove it from the USB cradle. Doing so can result in incorrect storage of the image you just shot, damage to other images stored in memory, malfunction of the camera, etc.
Auto Focus Restrictions Shooting with Zoom • Proper focus may not be possible when shooting the following types of subjects.
2. Press the zoom button to change the zoom NOTE factor. To do this: Press this side of the zoom button: Enlarge the subject and narrow the range [ ] (telephoto) Reduce the size of the subject and broaden the range [ ] (wide angle) • Performing a zoom operation changes the lens aperture. • Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against hand movement when using the telephoto setting (zoom in). • Optical zoom is disabled while shooting a movie.
■ Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom Switch Point Undeteriorated Image Quality Range If you hold down the [ ] side of the zoom button in step 2 of the above procedure, the zoom operation will stop when the optical zoom factor reaches its maximum. Momentarily releasing the zoom button and then holding down its [ ] side will switch to digital zoom, which you can use to set an even higher zoom factor. • When the zoom pointer moves past the maximum limit of optical zoom.
■ Turning Off Digital Zoom • The image deterioration point depends on the image size (page 66). 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 “6M (2816 × 2112 pixels)” and smaller. The range in which you can use digital zoom without image deterioration is indicated on the display.
Approximate Flash Range (ISO Sensitivity: Auto) Using Flash Wide Angle: 0.15 m to 3.9 m (0.5' to 12.8') Telephoto : 0.4 m to 2.0 m (1.3' to 6.6') Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use. • The flash range changes in accordance with optical zoom. Flash Setting Description 1. In the REC mode, press [T] ( Auto Flash Flash fires automatically in accordance with exposure (amount of light and brightness) conditions. • Initial factory default setting.
Red-eye reduction NOTE Using the flash to shoot at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image. This is caused when the light from the flash reflects off of the retina of the eye. When red-eye reduction is selected as the flash mode, the camera fires a pre-flash to cause the irises in the eyes of any people in the image to close, which reduces the chance of red eye.
■ Checking the Flash Mode ■ Changing the Flash Intensity The current flash mode is indicated on the monitor screen and by the operation lamp when you half-press the shutter button. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the “Quality” tab, select “Flash Intensity” Operation Lamp Flashes orange while the flash is charging. and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select the flash intensity setting you want and then press [SET]. 2 You can set one of five levels, from –2 (weakest) to +2 (strongest).
■ Using Flash Assist 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. The subject in an image will look too dark if flash intensity is not enough to reach a subject that is too far away. When this happens, you can use flash assist to supplement the brightness of the subject so it appears as if flash illumination was sufficient. 2. On the “Quality” tab, select “Flash Assist” and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select “Off” and then press [SET]. When you want to use flash assist, select “Auto” here.
■ Flash Precautions Using the Self-Timer • The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is too far away or too close. • Flash charging time depends on operating conditions (battery condition, ambient temperature, etc.) With a fully charged battery, it takes anywhere from a few seconds to 7 seconds. • Shooting with flash turned off when lighting is dim results in a slow shutter speed, which can cause image blur due to hand movement. Secure the camera with a tripod, etc.
1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Using the Self-timer to Shoot an Image • The image is not shot AF Assist/Self-timer Lamp right away after you press the shutter button. Instead, shooting starts after the preset time elapses. The AF Assist/ Self-timer Lamp flashes while the countdown is being performed. • You can interrupt an ongoing self-timer countdown by fully pressing the shutter button while the AF Assist/Self-timer Lamp is flashing red. 2.
Using Continuous Shutter NOTE • The indicator “1sec” appears on the monitor screen between Triple Self-timer shots. How long it takes for the camera to get ready to shoot again after it shoots an image depends on the image size and quality settings, whether or not a memory card is loaded in the camera, and the flash charge condition. • No self-timer operation can be performed when recording with the any of the following settings.
Continuous Shutter Mode Zoom Cont. (Zoom Continuous Shutter) Recording with Normal-speed Continuous Shutter, High-speed Continuous Shutter, and Flash Continuous Shutter Description In this mode, you select an area on the monitor screen with a selection boundary. Then when you press the shutter button, the camera records the monitor screen image and the area enclosed in the selection boundary, digitally zoomed to twice its normal size. 1. Press the shutter button to shoot.
Recording with Zoom Continuous Shutter IMPORTANT! • Note that with zoom continuous shutter, you do not need to keep the shutter button depressed. • Digital zoom is disabled while shooting with zoom continuous shutter. • Zoom continuous shutter is not available when the image size setting is 3:2 or 16:9. • When the image size setting is 8M or 6M, the size of the zoomed image produced by zoom continuous shutter is 4M.
• Note that the resolution of images recorded with the highspeed continuous shutter mode or flash continuous shutter mode is somewhat lower resolution and more prone to digital noise than images recorded with the normal-speed continuous shutter mode. • “Auto” ISO sensitivity always is used for the high-speed continuous shutter mode or flash continuous shutter mode, regardless of the current ISO sensitivity setting. • With the flash continuous shutter mode, the flash range is narrower than normal.
■ Recording Audio for a Snapshot Adding Audio to a Snapshot 1. Press the shutter You can add an audio recording to snapshots, if you want. Use this feature to add a verbal explanation or a description of the mood to a snapshot, or to capture the sounds of the people in the snapshot. • You can record up to about 30 seconds of audio for a single snapshot. button to shoot. This monitor screen will show the image you just shot, along with the “ ” icon.
Playing Back Snapshot Audio NOTE Audio snapshots in the PLAY mode are indicated by the “ ” icon. Press [SET] while an audio snapshot is displayed to play back its audio. • For information about the playback operation, see page 152. • After transferring an audio snapshot to your computer’s hard disk, you can play back the audio using QuickTime (pages 234, 251). • The following shows the formats used for storing audio snapshot data. – Image Data: JPEG (.JPG extension) – Audio Data: WAVE/ADPCM (.
Performing a face recognition recording operation (Normal Mode) Face Recognition The face recognition feature gives priority to the human faces in an image for focus and brightness settings. The following describes to two available face recognition modes. Face Recognition Mode 1. Enter a REC mode. 2. Press [S] ( Description [S] ( ) once. ) Detects human faces and adjusts focus and brightness accordingly.
4. Point the camera at the subjects. Using the Family First Mode to Give Priority to Particular Faces The camera will detect the faces of any people in the image. The detected faces all will be bounded by frames after detection is complete. ■ Using Record Family to Pre-record Face Data To use the Family First mode, you need to pre-record facial data for the friends and family members to which you want to give priority. 5. Half-press the shutter button.
■ Using Edit Family to Assign a Priority Level to Recorded Face Data 5. When the message “Face recognition successful!” appears, use [S] and [T] to select “Save” and then press [SET]. After recording face data, you can assign a name and a priority level that controls how the data is applied when shooting a snapshot. This will record the face data and return to the recording screen. • To re-record the face data, select “Cancel”. 1. Enter a REC mode. NOTE 2.
5. Use [W] and [X] to select a name, and then Deleting recorded face data press [T]. Perform the following steps when you want to delete recorded face data. • You can select any one of 12 preset names to face data. 6. Use [W] and [X] to select the priority level you 1. Enter a REC mode. want and then press [SET]. • You can select any one of four levels, from “ (Lowest) to “ ” (Highest). Selecting “ (Disabled) will disable face recognition. 2. Press [S] ( ” ” ) once. 3.
■ Shooting a Snapshot using Recorded and Edited Face Data 5. Half-press the shutter button. This will focus on the face with the highest priority (the one with the green frame) and adjust its brightness. When focusing is complete, a green focus frame will appears at the faces that were indicated by green frames in step 4 above. After you record and edit face data, you can use it to shoot photographs.
Selecting the Face Detection Method (Priority) Face Recognition Precautions Use the following procedure to specify whether you want to give priority to faster speed or a higher number of faces during face detection. • The maximum number of faces that can be detected at one time is five when “Speed” is selected for the “Priority” setting, and ten when “Quantity” is selected. • Detection of the following types of faces is not supported.
• Face recognition in the Family First mode may be slower than in the Normal mode because the camera needs time to determine whether the faces in the image are the same as the recorded faces. Also, compared with the Normal mode, the Family First mode will not be able to recognize faces that are far away and small. • If the camera is unable to find a face when you press the shutter button, it will focus on the center of the screen.
SHOOTING A MOVIE Movie Image Quality Before shooting a movie, you should specify a movie image quality setting. Movie image quality is a standard that determines the detail, smoothness, and clarity of a movie during playback. Shooting with the high-quality (HQ) setting will result in better image quality, but it also shortens the amount of time you can shoot. • Each movie can be up to 10 minutes long. Movie recording stops automatically after 10 minutes of recording.
Movie File Formats Shooting a Movie Movies are recorded using H.264/AVC MOV format. Movies you shoot with your camera can be played back on a computer using QuickTime 7. Audio is also recorded while you shoot a movie. Audio is monaural. 1. In the REC mode, point the camera at the Movie Size subject. The following shows the approximate movie file size for a oneminute movie. Image Quality Approximate Size UHQ 43.3 MB UHQ Wide 52.3 MB HQ 20.8 MB HQ Wide 25.3 MB Normal 10.4 MB LP 4.1 MB 2.
Movie Recording Precautions IMPORTANT! • You cannot use flash while shooting a movie. • The camera also records audio. Note the following points when shooting a movie. – Take care that the microphone is not blocked by your fingers, etc. – Good results are not possible when the camera is too far away from what you are trying to record. – Operating camera buttons while shooting can cause button noise to be picked Microphone up in the audio.
• You can perform digital zoom while shooting a movie by pressing [ ]. Optical zoom is not available while shooting a movie. To use optical zoom for a movie, use [ ] to zoom as required first and then press [ ] to start recording. • The effects of camera movement in an image become more pronounced when you shoot close up or a large zoom factor. Because of this, use of a tripod is recommended under these conditions.
■ Getting Ready to Shoot with Short Movie 4. Use [S] and [T] to select how long (in seconds) you want the first part of the Short Movie to be and then press [X]. 1. In the REC mode, press [BS]. 2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the “Short Movie” scene and then press [SET]. This causes “ ” to appear on the monitor screen. Pressing [ ] at this point will shoot a Short Movie with a 4-second first part and a 4-second second part.
■ Shooting a Short Movie 6. Use [W] and [X] to select the MOTION PRINT setting you want and then press [SET]. To do this: Create a snapshot with nine movie frames, with the one recorded when [ ] is pressed in the center 1. With the camera pointed at the subject, press Select this setting: [ 9 frames This will shoot a Short Movie of the length you specified and then stop shooting automatically. To stop shooting before the specified time is up, press [ ] again. ].
To return to the REC mode Using Past Movie After Short Movie recording is complete, the camera stands by for shooting of another Short Movie. To exit Short Movie recording, press [BS], select something other than “Short Movie” and then press [SET]. If you want to set the camera up for normal snapshot shooting, for example, select “Auto” and then press [SET].
■ Getting Ready to Shoot with Past Movie ■ Shooting a Past Movie 1. In the REC mode, press [BS]. 1. With the camera pointed at the subject, press [ ]. 2. Press [ ] again to stop shooting. Movie recording also will stop automatically if memory becomes full before you press [ ]. IMPORTANT! [BS] • When Past Movie is selected, the camera continually updates an internal buffer that holds about five seconds of movie images of what has happened in front of the camera’s lens.
To return to the REC mode Shooting a Snapshot while Shooting a Movie (Snapshot-In-Movie) After Past Movie recording is complete, the camera stands by for shooting of another Past Movie. To exit Past Movie recording, press [BS], select something other than “Past Movie” and then press [SET]. If you want to set the camera up for normal snapshot shooting, for example, select “Auto” and then press [SET]. You can shoot a snapshot while normal movie recording is in progress.
IMPORTANT! • Shooting a snapshot while shooting a movie is not supported while any one of the following BEST SHOT scenes is selected. Short Movie, Past Movie, Business cards and documents, White board, etc., For YouTube, Voice Recording. NOTE • You can use [T] ( ) while shooting a movie to change the flash mode.
USING BEST SHOT ■ Selecting a Sample Scene With BEST SHOT, you simply select the sample scene that is like the one you are trying to shoot, and the camera sets up automatically. Even difficult backlight scenes (which result in the main subject being too dark if set up improperly) come out looking great! 1. In the REC mode, press [BS]. This enters the BEST SHOT mode and displays a screen showing thumbnails of 15 sample scenes. • The initial default selection is “ ” (Auto).
2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to move the 3. Press [SET] to apply the settings of the boundary to select the scene you want to select. selected scene and return to the recording screen. • Pressing [S] or [T] while the boundary is at the edge of the screen will scroll to the next screen of BEST SHOT scenes. • Pressing the zoom button will display text that explains the settings configured by the selected scene (page 107). Press the zoom button again to return to the scene selection screen.
• The BEST SHOT “For YouTube” scene sets up the camera for recording movies that are optimized for uploading to YouTube. Movies recorded with the “For YouTube” scene are stored in a special folder to make them easy to locate for uploading (page 254). Note that the image quality of movies recorded with the “For YouTube” scene is always “Normal”. Maximum recording time is 10 minutes. • BEST SHOT scenes were not shot using this camera.
Displaying Detailed Information about a BEST SHOT Scene NOTE • If you select a scene by pressing [SET] while the description screen is displayed, the same description scene will appear the next time you press [BS] to view BEST SHOT sample scenes. To find out more about a scene, select it with the boundary on the scene selection screen and then press the zoom button. The following are the different operations you can perform while the scene description screen is on the display.
■ Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Scenes IMPORTANT! You can use the procedure below to save the setups of snapshots or movies that you shot as BEST SHOT scenes. After that, you can recall a setup whenever you want to use it. • Formatting the camera’s built-in memory (page 209) deletes all the user BEST SHOT scene files. 1. In the REC mode, press [BS]. NOTE • Registering a snapshot creates a snapshot setup, while registering a movie creates a movie setup.
• The following are the settings that are included in a user movie scene: Focus, EV Shift, White Balance, Color Filter, Sharpness, Saturation, Contrast • You can store up to 999 BEST SHOT user scenes. • User BEST SHOT scenes are stored in built-in memory (page 253) in the SCENE folder (snapshots) or MSCENE folder (movies). Deleting a BEST SHOT User Scene Perform the following steps when you want to delete a BEST SHOT user scene. 1. In the REC mode, press [BS]. 2.
■ Turning on Anti Shake Using the Panel (Operation Panel) Reducing the Effects of Hand and Subject Movement 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. You can turn on the camera’s Anti Shake feature to reduce image blur due to subject movement or hand movement when shooting a moving subject using telephoto, when shooting a fast-moving subject, or when shooting under dim lighting conditions. You can turn on Anti Shake using BEST SHOT or by performing a menu operation. 2.
Taking Bright Images without Flash IMPORTANT! • Anti Shake will not work unless the ISO sensitivity setting (page 135) is set to “Auto”. • Though “ ” (Anti Shake) is displayed on the monitor screen following an automatic flash operation using the “Auto Flash” or “Red Eye Reduction” setting, or while the flash setting is “Flash On” or “Soft Flash”, Anti Shake is disabled.
Shooting Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot) IMPORTANT! • High Sensitivity is disabled following an automatic flash operation using the “Auto Flash” or “Red Eye Reduction” setting, or while the flash setting is “Flash On” or “Soft Flash”. • Shooting with High Sensitivity can cause an image to appear somewhat coarser than normal and can cause slight deterioration of image resolution. • The desirable level of image brightness may not be possible under very dark conditions.
■ Shooting an Image Using a Business Shot Scene BEST SHOT has two Business Shot scenes from which to choose. • Business cards and documents • White board, etc. 1. After selecting either of the BEST SHOT Business Shot scenes, compose the image and press the shutter button to shoot. This displays a screen that shows all of the rectangular shapes in the image that qualify as candidates for keystone correction. A red boundary will surround the currently selected correction candidate.
2. Use [W] and [X] to select the candidate you IMPORTANT! want to use for correction. • Make sure the entire object you are trying to shoot (correct) is enclosed within the monitor screen. The camera will not be able to detect the shape of the object correctly unless it is enclosed entirely within the monitor screen. • Correction will not be possible if the subject is the same color as its background. Make sure the object is against a background that allows its outline to stand out.
Restoring an Old Photograph NOTE • When the camera is at an angle to the photograph you are recording, the shape of the photograph may appear distorted in the recorded image. Auto keystone correction corrects for this distortion, which means that a photograph appears normal even if you record it at an angle. With Old Photo, you can record the image of an old, faded photograph and then use the camera’s built-in advanced digital camera technology to restore it.
■ Recording an Image with Old Photo 4. Press the zoom button to zoom the cropping boundary. 1. Press the shutter button to shoot the image. • This displays a photograph contour confirmation screen and then saves the original recorded image. An error message will appear (page 285), without displaying the photograph contour confirmation screen, if the camera is unable to find the contour of the photograph. 5.
Recording Snapshots into a Multiimage Layout (Layout Shots) IMPORTANT! • Digital zoom is disabled while recording with Old Photo. However, you can use optical zoom. • When recording the image of a photograph, the camera will not be able to recognize the shape of the photograph in the following cases. – When part of the photograph extends outside of the monitor screen – When the subject is the same color as the background it is placed upon • The maximum Old Photo image size is 2M (1600 × 1200 pixels).
1. In the REC mode, press [BS]. 5. Press the shutter button again to record the next snapshot. 2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select “Layout”, • If you are shooting into a three-frame layout, press the shutter button a third time to record the third image. • Pressing [SET] during steps 4 or 5 of the above procedure will toggle between the layout screen (the one with the frames on it) and a screen that uses the entire display area to compose the image you are shooting.
Auto Tracking a Moving Subject (Auto Framing) IMPORTANT! • Only the final multi-snapshot image is saved in camera memory. The individual snapshots are not saved. • The size of the multi-snapshot image for this operation is fixed automatically at 7M (3072 × 2304 pixels). • While Layout Shot is being used, the setup of the camera is changed automatically as shown below. – ISO Sensitivity: Auto (fixed) – AF Area: Spot (fixed) • The following functions are disabled during Layout Shot.
4. Press the shutter button all the way to record the image. • This will record the area enclosed within the cropping boundary. IMPORTANT! • Only the part of the image within the cropping boundary will be recorded. • The image size for this operation is fixed automatically at 3M (2048 × 1536 pixels). • The following functions are disabled during Auto Framing.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Changing the Focus Mode Your camera provides you with the five focus modes described below. The initial factory default focus mode is Auto Focus. Focus Mode Description Focus Range* Auto Focus Automatic focus when the shutter button is half-pressed. Auto Focus becomes fixed focus while shooting a movie. Auto adjustment (Approximately 40 cm to (1.3' to )) • Minimum distance position varies with optical zoom. Macro (Close-up) Used for close-up shooting.
Perform the following steps to change the focus mode. Using Auto Focus 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 1. Align the monitor screen’s focus frame with the subject you want to focus and then halfpress the shutter button. 1. On the “REC” tab, select “Focus” and then press [X]. 2. Use [S] and [T] to This camera will perform the focus operation. You can tell if the image is in focus by checking the operation lamp and the focus frame color.
2. When the image is focused, press the shutter Using Macro Focus button the rest of the way to shoot. 1. Half-press the shutter button to focus the IMPORTANT! image. • Auto Focus becomes fixed focus while shooting a movie. The focus operation is the same as that for Auto Focus. 2. When the image is focused, press the shutter NOTE button the rest of the way to shoot.
NOTE • When Macro Focus cannot focus properly because the subject is too far away, the camera will switch to the Auto Focus range automatically (Auto Macro). • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while shooting with Macro Focus, values will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focus range. Example: cm – cm * will be replaced by the actual focus range values.
Auto Focus and Macro Focus Shooting Tips Select this setting: To do this: Changing the Auto Focus Area Use the following procedure to change the metering area used for Auto Focus (AF). 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the “REC” tab, select “AF Area” and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. To do this: Use a small area in the center of the screen for metering • This setting is best when you want to use focus lock (page 127).
NOTE • When you select “ Multi” as the focus area, nine focus frames appear on the monitor screen. The camera will automatically determine the optimum focus frame(s), which will change to green on the monitor screen. Spot / Tracking Focus Frame Multi Focus Frame • “ Multi” cannot be used in the Face Recognition Normal mode or the Family First mode (page 87). • If you select “ Tracking” while using continuous shutter or self-timer, subject will be tracked until image recording starts.
2. Keeping the shutter Using Focus Lock button half-pressed, re-compose the image as you like. “Focus lock” is the name of a technique you can use when you want to shoot an image in which the subject to be focused on is not within the focus frame in the center of the screen. • Use focus lock with “ Spot” or “ Tracking” focus. 1. Align the monitor • When “ Tracking” is selected as the Auto Focus area, the focus frame will move automatically and follow the subject.
4. Press the shutter button all the way down Quick Shutter without pausing. If you press the shutter button all the way without waiting for Auto Focus while Quick Shutter is turned on, the camera will record the image using a high-speed focus operation that is much faster than normal Auto Focus. This helps to avoid missing a special moment while you wait for the camera to Auto Focus. • Some images may be out of focus when Quick Shutter is used.
Using Fixed Focus (Pan Focus) Using Manual Focus Pan Focus (PF) fixes focus for a relatively wide focus range, which means you can shoot without waiting for the Auto Focus operation to finish. With Manual Focus, the camera automatically enlarges the subject on the monitor screen, which helps you manually adjust focus. Manual focus can be used for shoot such images as moving trains. Before the train arrives, manually focus on an electric pole or some other object.
2. Use [W] and [X] to focus the image, as you NOTE view the results on the monitor screen. • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 71) while shooting with manual focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range. Example: MF cm – * will be replaced by the actual focus range values. At this time the image that is within the boundary will enlarge and fill the monitor screen, which aids in focusing.
3. Use [W] and [X] to adjust the exposure Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift) compensation value. [X]: Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subjects and backlit subjects. * Increasing the EV value also works well with the BEST SHOT “Backlight” scene. You can manually adjust an image’s exposure value (EV value) before shooting it.
4. After the EV value is the way you want, press Controlling White Balance [SET] to apply it. Shooting on a cloudy day can give your subject a blue cast, while shooting under white fluorescent lighting can give your subject a green cast. White balance corrects for different types of lighting so the colors in your images always look natural. The exposure compensation value you set remains in effect until you change it. IMPORTANT! 1. In the REC mode, press [SET].
To do this: Let the camera adjust white balance automatically Select this setting: Daylight Shoot outdoors on an overcast rainy day, in the shade, etc. Overcast Shoot in the shadow of a building, in the shade of trees, etc.
■ Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually 4. Under the lighting conditions you plan to use when shooting, point the camera at a blank white piece of paper so it fills the entire monitor screen and then press the shutter button. Under complex lighting conditions, the preset white balance settings may not be able to produce natural looking colors. When this happens, you can configure the white balance setting manually for particular lighting conditions.
3. Use [W] and [X] to select the setting you want Specifying ISO Sensitivity and then press [SET]. ISO sensitivity is a value that expresses sensitivity to light. A larger value indicates higher sensitivity, which is better for shooting when available lighting is dim. If you want to use faster shutter speeds, you should use a higher ISO sensitivity value.
Specifying the Metering Mode IMPORTANT! • Using flash with high ISO sensitivity can cause problems with subjects that close to the camera. • “Auto” ISO sensitivity always is used for movies, regardless of the current ISO sensitivity setting. • You can use the key customization feature to configure the [W] and [X] buttons so they control the ISO sensitivity setting (page 145). • Anti Shake (page 110) will not work unless the ISO sensitivity setting is set to “Auto”.
Center Weighted Center weighted metering concentrates on the center of the focus area to measure light. Use this metering method when you want to exert some control over exposure, without leaving settings totally up to the camera. IMPORTANT! • The metering mode will change to “Center Weighted” automatically if you change the EV shift value (page 131) to anything other than 0.0 while “Multi” is selected. The metering mode will change back to “Center Weighted” when the EV shift value is changed back to 0.0.
3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want Reducing the Effects of Overexposure and Underexposure and then press [SET]. You can use the procedure below to expand the dynamic range, which makes it possible to capture the bright areas of an image while reducing the chance of overexposure and underexposure. When shooting a subject that is back lit, for example, an expanded dynamic range minimizes overexposure and underexposure.
Enhancing Human Skin Textures Using the Camera’s Color Filter Effects You can use the procedure below to reduce digital noise from human skin in the recorded image and enhance its texture. The camera’s filter feature lets you add color tints to your images as you shoot them. The color effect look just like what you would get by installing a color filter on the lens of the camera. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the “Quality” tab, select “Portrait Refiner” 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
Controlling Image Sharpness Controlling Color Saturation Use the following procedure to adjust the sharpness of subject outlines in your images. Use the following procedure to adjust the saturation of colors in your images. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the “Quality” tab, select “Sharpness” and 2. On the “Quality” tab, select “Saturation” and then press [X]. then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want 3.
Adjusting Image Contrast Date Stamping Snapshots Use the following procedure to adjust the contrast of your images. You can have the snapshot’s recording date only, or date and time stamped in the lower right corner of the image. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the “Quality” tab, select “Contrast” and 2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “Timestamp” and then press [X]. then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want 3.
Using the On-screen Histogram to Check Exposure IMPORTANT! • Even if you do not stamp the date and/or time with Timestamp, you can do so later using the DPOF function and the printing software function (page 218). • Once date and time information is stamped in a print, it cannot be edited or deleted. • Use the “Date Style” setting (page 203) to specify the Year/ Month/Day format of the date.
Example Histograms NOTE A histogram towards the left side 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, as shown in the nearby image. • You can use key customization to configure the [W] and [X] buttons so they control the EV shift setting. Then you can perform EV shift while viewing the results on the on-screen histogram (page 145).
An overall well-balanced histogram results when the overall image is at optimal lightness. Other Useful Recording Functions The following functions are also available in the REC mode to help make your digital image more efficient and enjoyable.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Using Key Customize to Assign Functions [W] and [X] 2. On the “REC” tab, select “L/R Key”, and then Key Customize lets you assign any one of the five functions listed below to the [W] and [X] keys. Once you do, you will be able to use the assigned functions while shooting snapshots or movies, without going through the menus. For details about each of the functions, see the referenced page numbers.
Displaying an On-screen Grid Displaying the Image You Just Recorded (Image Review) The on-screen grid can be displayed on the REC mode monitor screen for easy alignment when composing images. When you purchase your camera, it is initially configured with the Image Review feature turned on. Image Review displays the image you just recorded so you can check it. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the “REC” tab, select “Review” and then press [X]. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 3.
Using Icon Help IMPORTANT! • The icons listed below do not appear on the display while icon help is turned off. – Flash mode icon (page 75) – White balance AWB icon (page 132) – Metering mode icon (page 136) Icon help displays guidance text about an icon when you select it on the monitor screen while in the REC mode. • Icon help text is displayed for the following functions: Recording mode, metering, flash mode, white balance, selftimer, EV shift.
4. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want Using Mode Memory to Configure Power On Default Settings and then press [SET]. You can configure the camera so it saves certain settings in “mode memory” whenever it is turned off, and restores the settings the next time you turn the camera back on. This keeps you from having to configure the camera each time you turn it off and on. See step 4 of the setting procedure below for information about the settings you can save with mode memory.
Setting Mode Memory On BEST SHOT*1 Exits BEST SHOT when camera is turned off. Flash Auto Focus Auto White Balance Auto ISO AF Area Metering *1 “On” restores the selected BEST SHOT scene when the camera is turned back on. “Off” exits BEST SHOT when the camera is turned off. *2 Optical zoom position only.
Resetting the Camera to Its Initial Factory Defaults IMPORTANT! • The following are not initialized when you reset the camera (page 275). – Home Time setup – World Time setup – Adjust – Date Style – Language – Video Out Use the following procedure when you want to return to the camera to its initial factory default settings, which are the ones that are configured when you first purchase the camera. See “Menu Reference” on page 273 for the initial factory default setting for each menu item. 1.
VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES • The file type icon that appears at the top of the monitor screen depends on the type of file (snapshot, movie, audio only, etc) that is currently displayed. – : Snapshot (page 151) – : Movie (page 153) – : Audio snapshot (page 152) • See page 57 information about how to hide the image information and view the image alone. Viewing a Snapshot Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s monitor screen. 1. Press [ ] to enter the PLAY mode. 2.
Listening to the Audio of an Audio Snapshot NOTE • Holding down [W] or [X] scrolls at high speed. • The image that initially appears when scrolling may appear to be a bit rough at first, but it will soon be replaced by an image with better definition. Note that if you copy an image from another type of digital camera, only a rough image may be shown on the monitor screen. You can use the following procedure to play the audio of an audio snapshot. An audio snapshot is indicated by the “ ” file type icon.
Audio Playback Controls Viewing a Movie To do this: Do this: Fast forward or fast reverse playback Hold down [X] or [W]. Pause or restart playback Press [SET]. Adjust volume Use [S] and [T]. Change on-screen indicators Press [DISP]. Stop playback Press [MENU]. Use the following procedure to view a movie on the camera’s monitor screen. 1. Enter the PLAY mode and then use [W] and [X] to display the movie you want to play. • Check the file type icon.
To switch to the REC mode Press [ ]. Movie Playback Controls To do this: Do this: Fast forward or fast reverse playback. • Each press of either button increases the speed of the fast forward or fast reverse operation up to three steps. Hold down [X] or [W]. To do this: Do this: Zoom in up to 4.5X • While an image is zoomed, you can use [S] [T] [W] and [X] to move around and view the parts of the image that do not fit on the monitor screen. Press the zoom button ( ). Stop playback Press [MENU].
Playing Back a Movie with Anti Shake NOTE • You can press [ ] to turn Anti Shake on and off while the movie is stopped or playing. • You can also use the following procedure to turn Anti Shake on and off. 1. While a movie is playing, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “ Anti Shake”, and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select “On”, and then press [SET]. • When Anti Shake is turned on, the area of the monitor screen used for playback is slightly smaller than normal.
Playing a Slideshow on the Camera Images (Select the files you want to include in the slideshow.) The slideshow feature lets you play the files stored in memory in sequence, automatically. You can configure the slideshow so it plays the files the way you want. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the “PLAY” tab, select “Slideshow” and then press [X]. • All images: Includes all snapshots, movies, and audio in memory. • Only: Includes snapshots and audio snapshots only. • Only: Includes movies only.
Effect (Select a special effect.) B 4. Use [S] and [T] to select “Start” and then Use [S] and [T] to select the effect you want. • Pattern 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Plays background music and applies an image change effect. – Pattern 1 through 4 use the same special effects but each use different background music. Pattern 5 uses different effects from patterns 1 through 4. – Selecting “Pattern 5” changes the “Images” setting to “ Only” and disables the “Interval” setting.
■ Changing the Background Music IMPORTANT! You can change from the built-in background music that plays when you execute “Effect” to other background music. • All button operations are disabled while the slideshow is switching from one image to another. Wait until an image is stopped on the display before performing a button operation. If a button does not work, wait a bit and try again. ● Supported File File Types: IMA ADPCM format WAV files Sampling Frequencies: 22.05 kHz/44.
Transferring Background Music to the Camera 3. Create a folder named “SSBGM”. You can select background music after its file has been saved to the memory card or the camera’s built in memory. 4. Double-click the “SSBGM” folder you created and copy the background music file to it. 1. Connect the camera to your computer (pages 5. Disconnect the camera from the computer 226, 245). (pages 232, 250). • If you save a background music file to a memory card, load the card into the camera. 2.
■ Playing a Slideshow on the USB Cradle (Photo Stand) IMPORTANT! • The background music files will be loop played in sequence. • If both the memory card loaded in the camera and the camera’s built-in memory contain background music files, the files on the memory card are played. • See the user documentation that comes with your computer for information about moving, copying, and deleting files. You can play a slideshow on the camera while it is mounted on the USB cradle.
2. Press the USB cradle’s To stop a slideshow [PHOTO] button to start the slideshow. Press the USB cradle’s [PHOTO] button. This will turn off the camera. The slideshow is performed in accordance with the settings you configured with the procedure on page 156. The [PHOTO] camera will turn off automatically after the time you specified with the “Time” setting elapses. • You can change the slideshow setting by pressing [MENU] while a slideshow is in progress.
4. Press [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera and enter the PLAY mode. Viewing Camera Images on a TV Use the procedure below to view snapshots and movies on a TV screen. When the camera turns on in the PLAY mode, an image will appear on the TV screen. The camera’s monitor screen will not turn on. • Pressing [ON/OFF] or [ ] (REC) will not turn on the camera. 1. Connect the USB cradle to a TV. VIDEO IN Jack (Yellow) TV Yellow Video AUDIO IN Jacks (White) 5.
• You can use the camera’s USB cradle to connect to a DVD recorder or video deck and record images from the camera. There are various different methods you can use in order to connect to another device when recording images. The following describes one method for connection using the AV cable that comes with the camera. – DVD recorder or video deck: Connect to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN terminals.
■ Selecting the Screen Aspect Ratio and Video Output System IMPORTANT! • Select the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) that matches the type of TV you plan to use. You may also need to configure the aspect ratio setting on your TV as well. Incorrect aspect ratio settings on the camera and/or the TV can result in abnormal image display. • Images will not display correctly unless the camera’s video signal output setting matches the video signal system of the TV or other video equipment.
To zoom back out, press the zoom button ( Zooming the Displayed Image Perform the following procedure to zoom the image currently on the monitor screen up to eight times its normal size. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [W] and [X] to display To scroll images during zoom the snapshot you want to zoom. 2. Press the zoom button ( After performing a zoom operation, you can scroll between snapshots by pressing [SET] and then using [W] and [X] to scroll.
Using the 12-image Screen Using the Calendar Screen You can use the procedure below to display a screen that shows 12 images. 1. Press the zoom button ( Use the following procedure to display a calendar, which shows the first image recorded on each date of a particular month. This screen helps to make searching for an image quicker and easier. Selection Boundary ). 1. In the PLAY mode, This displays the 12-image screen with a selection boundary around the last image that was on the monitor screen.
2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to move the IMPORTANT! selection boundary to the date whose image you want to view and then press [SET]. • Note following points about how certain editing functions of the camera affect the date with which the image is associated on the calendar screen. This will display the first image recorded on that date. NOTE • The year and month on the calendar is displayed using the same format as you selected for the “Date Style” setting (page 203).
To stop Image Roulette Using Image Roulette Press [ ] (REC) to enter the REC mode or press [ON/OFF] to turn off the camera. • The camera will exit Image Roulette automatically you do not perform the next Image Roulette operation within about one minute after the final image of the previous operation appeared on the monitor screen. Image Roulette scrolls through images on the monitor screen, finally stopping randomly at a final image.
EDITING IMAGES 4. Use [S] and [T] to select an image size, and Resizing a Snapshot then press [SET]. You can reduce the size of a snapshot and save the result as a separate snapshot. The original snapshot is also retained. You can resize a snapshot to any one of the following sizes. Image Size (Pixels) Larger • When you select an image size, it will start to cycle through the following information: Image Size Number of Pixels Print Size .
Cropping a Snapshot IMPORTANT! • You cannot resize a VGA (640 × 480 pixels) size image. • Resizing a snapshot shot with an aspect ratio of 16:9 or 3:2 will cause the left and right sides of the image to be cut off. The aspect ratio of the resulting image will be 4:3. • The recording date of the resized version of the snapshot will be the same as the recording date of the original snapshot. You can crop a snapshot to trim parts you do not need, and save the result in a separate file.
4. Use the zoom button to zoom, and [S], [T], Keystone Correction [W], and [X] to move around the zoomed image to display the part you want to extract. Use the following procedure to correct the snapshot of a blackboard, document, poster, photograph, or other rectangular object that is out of square because it was recorded at an angle. Performing keystone correction on an image causes a new (corrected) 2M (1600 × 1200 pixels) size image to be stored as a separate file. 5.
4. Use [W] and [X] to Using Color Restoration to Correct the Color of an Old Photograph select the candidate you want to correct. Color restoration let you correct the old color of a photograph shot with a digital camera. This function is useful for correcting existing old photographs, posters, etc. • Performing color restoration on an image causes a new (restored) 2M (1600 × 1200 pixels) size image to be stored as a separate file. 5. Use [S] and [T] to select “Correct” and then press [SET].
6. Press the zoom button to zoom the cropping IMPORTANT! boundary. • If the original image is smaller than 2M (1600 × 1200 pixels) size, the new (restored) version will be the same size as the original one. • When you display a restored image on the camera’s monitor screen, the date and time indicate when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was corrected. 7. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to move the selection boundary to the desired location and then press [SET].
5. When all the settings are the way you want, Editing the Date and Time of an Image press [SET] to apply them. Use the procedure in this section to change the date and time of a previously recorded image. • After editing the time and date, display the image to confirm that the date and time are correct. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [W] and [X] to display IMPORTANT! the image whose date and time you want to edit.
Rotating an Image IMPORTANT! • You cannot rotate an image that is protected. To rotate a protected snapshot, first remove its protection (page 190). • Zoomed images cannot be rotated. • The original (unrotated) version of a snapshot’s image will be displayed on the 12-image screen and the calendar screen. • Movies can be rotated on the camera’s monitor screen only. The movie is not rotated when played on a computer screen.
3. On the “PLAY” tab, Combining Multiple Snapshots into a Single Image (Layout Print) select “Layout Print”, and then press [X]. • This operation can be performed only while a snapshot is on the monitor screen. You can use the following procedure to insert snapshots into the frames of a layout and produce a new image that contains multiple snapshots. • Layout pattern (Two Images) • Layout pattern (Three Images) 4. Use [W] and [X] to select the type of layout you want and then press [SET]. 5.
7. Use [W] and [X] to select the snapshot for the Adjusting White Balance of a Recorded Image layout and then press [SET]. 8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 for all of the other frames You can use the white balance setting to select a light source type for a recorded image, which will affect the colors of the image. in the layout. The final layout image will be saved after you insert the final snapshot into it. • Pressing [MENU] returns to the PLAY mode screen without saving the layout image.
In a location where color temperature is very high, like in the shade of a building, etc.
4. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want, Reducing the Effects of Underexposure and then press [SET]. To get this: Brighter Select this setting: You can use the following procedure to reduce underexposure only, while maintaining the bright areas of an image. +2 +1 1. In the PLAY mode, use [W] and [X] to select 0 the image you want to correct. –1 Darker 2. Press [MENU]. –2 3. On the “PLAY” tab, select “Dynamic Range”, • To cancel the brightness adjustment operation, press [W] or [MENU].
IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! • Performing Dynamic Range correction on an image causes the new (corrected) version to be stored as a separate file. • When you display a corrected image on the camera’s monitor screen, the date and time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was corrected. • When you edit a movie, only the result is saved. The original movie is not retained. Once you perform an editing operation, you will not be able to undo it.
3. Press [T]. 5. Select the frame • You could also perform the following steps in place of steps 1 through 3 above. 1 In the PLAY mode, select the movie you want to edit and then press [MENU]. 2 On the “PLAY” tab, select “Movie Editing” and then press [X]. (point) where you want to cut the movie. Cut range (red) 4. Use [S] and [T] to select the cut operation and then press [SET]. • To cancel movie editing, select “Cancel” and then press [SET]. This will return to the paused movie playback screen.
6. Press [T] to perform the required cut Creating a Snapshot of a Movie Frame (MOTION PRINT) operation(s). For this type of cut operation: Do this: Cut (To-Point Cut) Select the point up to which you want to cut and then press [T]. Cut (From-Point Cut) Select the point from which you want to cut and then press [T]. MOTION PRINT lets you capture a movie frame and use it to create a snapshot. The snapshot you create can be either of the two formats described below.
1. In the PLAY mode, use [W] and [X] to scroll IMPORTANT! through images and display the movie that contains the frame you want to use. • MOTION PRINT is not possible using a movie that was recorded on a different type of camera. 2. Press [MENU]. 3. On the “PLAY” tab, select “MOTION PRINT”, and then press [X]. 4. Use [S] and [T] to select either “9 frames” or “1 frame”. 5. Use [W] and [X] to scroll through the movie frames and search for the one you want to use as the image of the snapshot.
USING AUDIO 4. Press the shutter button to start audio Adding Audio to a Snapshot recording. The dubbing feature of your camera lets you add audio to a snapshot after you shoot it. A snapshot that includes audio (regardless of whether the audio was recorded on the spot or added later) is indicated by the “ ” icon. You can re-record a snapshot’s audio whenever you want. You can record up to about 30 seconds of audio for a snapshot. 5. Press the shutter button again to stop audio recording.
■ Re-recording Snapshot Audio 5. Press the shutter button to start audio recording. IMPORTANT! This deletes the previous recording and replaces it with the new one. • Note that you cannot restore the original audio once you delete or re-record the audio of a snapshot. 6. Press the shutter button again to stop audio 1. In the PLAY mode, use [W] and [X] to scroll recording. through images and display the snapshot whose audio you want to re-record.
3. Press the shutter button to start recording. Recording Audio Only (Voice Recording) • The operation lamp flashes green while recording is in progress. • Pressing [SET] during recording will insert a marker into the recording. During later playback, you will be able to jump to the markers in the recording. Voice Recording lets you record audio only, without a snapshot or movie. Using built-in memory only, you get up to about 33 minutes, 43 seconds of Voice Recording. 4.
■ Playing Back Voice Recording Data NOTE • You can also play back Voice Recording data on your computer using QuickTime. • Your camera supports the following audio data formats. – Audio Data: WAVE/ADPCM (.WAV extension) – Approximate Audio File Size: 165 KB (30-second recording at 5.5 KB per second) • See page 86 for recording precautions. 1. Enter the PLAY mode, and then use [W] and [X] to display the Voice Recording file you want to play.
Voice Recording Playback Controls To do this: Do this: Fast forward or fast reverse playback. Hold down [X] or [W]. Pause or restart playback Press [SET]. Jump to a marker in the audio data while playback is paused. Press [X] or [W]. Adjust volume • You can adjust volume only while playback is in progress or paused. Use [S] and [T]. Toggle on-screen indicators on or off Press [DISP]. Stop playback Press [MENU].
MANAGING YOUR FILES Files and Folders Your camera treats each snapshot, movie, and Voice Recording, as a separate file. You can delete, protect, and copy files as required. Files are grouped in folders that are created automatically by the camera. Files and folders have their own unique names, which are assigned automatically by the camera. • For details about how folders are organized in memory, see “Memory Folder Structure” (page 253).
Protecting a File Against Deletion NOTE • You can view folder and file names on your computer. For details about how file names are displayed on the camera’s monitor screen, see page 272. • The total number of folders and files that is allowed depends on the image size and quality, and capacity of the memory card being used for storage. You can protect an important file to ensure that it cannot be deleted accidentally.
■ Protecting All Files in Memory 4. Use [S] and [T] to select “On” and then press [SET]. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. An image that is protected is indicated by the “ ” icon. 2. On the “PLAY” tab, select “Protect” and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select “All Files : On” and 5. Now you can repeat steps 3 and 4 to protect then press [SET]. another image or exit this procedure by pressing [MENU]. This protects all files currently in memory. 4. Press [MENU].
5. Use [S] and [T] to select “Save”, and then Using the FAVORITE Folder press [SET]. The FAVORITE folder is located in the camera’s built-in memory, and you can use it to store personal snapshots that you do not want displayed during normal PLAY mode operations. FAVORITE folder snapshots remain in camera memory, even if you change to a different memory card. This saves a copy of the snapshot to the FAVORITE folder. 6.
■ Viewing Snapshots in the FAVORITE Folder Perform the following steps to view FAVORITE folder contents on your computer. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 1. Remove the memory card from the camera. 2. On the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites” and 2. Place the camera on the USB cradle (which is then press [X]. connected to the computer). 3. Use [S] and [T] to select “Show” and then 3. Perform the required operations on your press [SET]. 4.
■ Copying All Files in Built-in Memory to a Memory Card Copying Files Files can be copied from the camera’s built-in memory to a memory card, or from a memory card to built-in memory. This makes it possible, for example, to perform the following steps and copy a file from your memory card to another person’s memory card. 1 Copy the file from your memory card to the camera’s built-in memory. 2 Remove your memory card and insert the other person’s memory card.
■ Copying a Single File from a Memory Card to Built-in Memory 7. Now you can repeat steps 5 and 6 to copy another file, or you can exit this procedure by pressing [MENU]. With this procedure, files must be copied one-by-one. 1. Load the memory card that contains the file NOTE • Files are copied to the folder in built-in memory whose name has the largest serial number. you want to copy into the camera. 2. Turn on the camera, enter the PLAY mode and then press [MENU]. 3.
DELETING FILES You can delete files you no longer need, or after you transfer them to your computer’s hard disk or print them. This frees up memory for new files. You can delete one specific file, or you can delete all files currently in memory. Here we will explain the different file delete procedures, including how to delete snapshots from the FAVORITE folders. Deleting a Specific File 1. In the PLAY mode, press [T] ( IMPORTANT! ). 2.
Deleting All Files 1. In the PLAY mode, press [T] ( Deleting FAVORITE Folder Snapshots You can delete a single snapshot, or you can delete all the snapshots currently in the FAVORITE folder. ). 2. Use [S] and [T] to select “All Files Delete” 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. and then press [SET]. 2. On the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites” and 3. In response to the confirmation message that then press [X]. appears, use [S] and [T] to select “Yes”.
OTHER SETTINGS 4. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want Configuring Camera Sound Settings and then press [SET]. Your camera lets you configure the following sound settings. • Type of sound and volume for shutter release and other operations • Volume level for movie and Voice Recording playback ■ Selecting the Operation Sound To do this: Select this setting: Sound one of the built-in sounds (1 through 5) Sound 1 - 5 Turn sound off Off 1. Press [MENU]. 2.
■ Setting the Operation Tone Volume Level ■ Setting the Playback Volume Level 1. Press [MENU]. You can use this procedure to set the playback volume level for movies and audio snapshots, independent of the operation tone volume. 2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds” and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select “ 1. Press [MENU]. Operation”. 2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds” and then press [X]. 4. Use [W] and [X] to specify the playback volume setting you want and then press [SET]. 3.
Turning the Startup Screen On or Off NOTE • The following are the types of images that you can select for the startup screen. – Special startup screen images built into the camera – Snapshots – Audio snapshots (Audio does not play.) • Only one startup screen image can be in effect at any time. To change the startup screen to another image, simply overwrite the current image with the new one. • Formatting built-in memory (page 209) will delete the current startup screen image.
Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Rule Use the following procedure to specify the rule that governs generation of the serial number used in file names (page 189). 1. Press [MENU]. 2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “File No.” and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. 201 To have the camera do this: Select this setting: Remember the numbers used for files.
3. Use [S] and [T] to select “Home” and then Changing the Camera Date and Time Setting press [X]. 4. Use [S] and [T] to select “City” and then When changing the date and time setting, be sure to do so for your Home City (the location where you normally use the camera). If you already have your Home City setting configured correctly, you can use the procedure under “Setting the Date and Time for Your Home City” (page 203) to change the current time setting only, if you want. press [X]. 5.
■ Setting the Date and Time for Your Home City ■ Changing the Date Format 1. Press [MENU]. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “Adjust” and then 2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “Date Style” and You can select from among three different formats for the date. press [X]. then press [X]. 3. Set the date and the time. 3.
Using World Time NOTE • This setting also affects the Operation Panel date format as shown below (page 55). When this date format setting is selected: You can use the World Time screen to view the current time in 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. The Operation Panel date appears as: YY/MM/DD or MM/DD/YY MM/DD DD/MM/YY DD/MM Configuring World Time Settings 1. Press [MENU]. 2.
■ Switching between the Home Time and World Time Screens 4. Use [S] and [T] to select “City” and then press [X]. 1. Press [MENU]. • To configure the summer time setting, use [S] and [T] to select “DST” and then select “On”. • Summer time is used in some areas to advance the current time setting by one hour during the summer months. • Use of summer time depends on the local customs and laws. 2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time” and then press [X]. 3.
■ If the display contents are in the wrong language Changing the Display Language You can use the procedure below to select a display text language. • The number and types of languages depend on the geographic area where the camera was marketed. 1 23 1. Press [MENU]. 2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “Language” and 1 : Select this tab. 2 : Select the “Language” item. 3 : Select the language you want. then press [X]. 3. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want Changing the USB Port Protocol and then press [SET]. You can use the procedure below to change the USB communication protocol that is used when exchanging data with a computer, printer, or other external device. Select the protocol that suits the device to which you are connecting. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “USB” and then press [X].
[ ] (REC) and [ Settings ] (PLAY) Button NOTE • With “Power On/Off”, the camera turns off when you press [ ] (REC) in the REC mode or [ ] (PLAY) in the PLAY mode. • The initial factory default for this setting is “Power On”. • Change this setting to anything besides “Disable” before connecting to a TV for image viewing. You configure the camera so it does not turn on when you press the [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) button, or to turn off when you press the [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) button. 1. Press [MENU]. 2.
1. Check to make sure there is no memory card Formatting Built-in Memory loaded in the camera. Formatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it. • If there is a memory card loaded in the camera, remove it. IMPORTANT! 2. Press [MENU]. • Note that data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered. Check to make sure you do not need any of the data in built-in memory before you format it. • Formatting built-in memory also deletes the following.
PRINTING Types of Printing There are three different methods you can use for printing images. Professional Print Service (page 211) Printing at Home Take the memory card that contains the images you want to print to a professional print service. • You can use DPOF settings to specify which images you want to print, the number of copies, and date stamp settings before taking the card in for printing.
■ Printing Precautions Using Professional Print Service • See the documentation that comes with your printer for information about print quality and paper settings. • Contact the manufacturer of your printer to find out if it supports PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT, for new printer versions, etc. • Never disconnect cables or perform any camera or USB cradle operation while printing is in progress. Doing so can cause a printer error.
■ Printing on a Printer that Supports PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT Using Your Printer to Print Images If your printer is either of the types described below, you can use it to print without going through a computer. – Printer equipped with a card slot for the type of memory card you are using – Printer that support PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT You can connect the camera directly to a PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT compliant printer and print images without going through a computer.
4. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled 5. Turn off the camera and place it onto the USB with the camera to the USB cradle and your printer’s USB port. USB Cable (Bundled) USB Port cradle. 6. Turn on the printer. Connector Mini-B 7. Load paper into the printer. 8. Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button. Connector A [ This displays a print menu on the camera’s monitor screen. ] (USB) Connector • Also, connect the AC adaptor to the cradle and plug the adaptor into an electrical outlet.
9. Use [S] and [T] to select “Paper Size” and 11. Use [S] and [T] to specify the print option then press [X]. you want. If you want to print a specific image: Select “1 Image” and then press [SET]. After that, use [W] and [X] to display the image you want to print. If you want to print multiple images: Select “DPOF Printing” and then press [SET]. Next, use the DPOF settings (page 215) to specify the images you want to select. 10. Use [S] and [T] to select a paper size and then press [SET].
12. Use [S] and [T] to select “Print” and then Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number of Copies press [SET]. Printing will start and the message “Busy... Please wait...” will appear on the monitor screen. The message will disappear after a short while, even though printing is still being performed. Pressing any camera button will cause the printing status message to re-appear. The print menu screen will re-appear when printing is complete.
■ Configuring DPOF Settings Individually for Each Image 5. Use [S] and [T] to specify the number of copies. • You can specify up to 99 for the number of copies. Specify 0 if you do not want to print the image. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the “PLAY” tab, 6. If you want to include the date in the image, select “DPOF Printing” and then press [X]. press [BS] to change the displayed date stamping setting to “On”. • To turn off date stamping, press [BS] so “Off” is displayed.
■ Configuring the Same DPOF Settings for All the Images Clear DPOF settings when you no longer need them! DPOF settings are not cleared automatically after printing is complete. This means that if you perform another printing operation without clearing DPOF settings, printing will be performed in accordance with the last settings you configured.
• You can insert dates using the bundled Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM (page 221) software (Windows only). • Request date stamping when ordering prints from a professional print service – Some print services do not support date printing. Check with your service for more information. Date Stamping You can use any one of the following three methods to include the recording date in the printout of an image.
■ Exif Print Supported Protocols Printing on a printer that also supports Exif Print (Exif 2.2) uses information about shooting conditions recorded with the image to enhance printed image quality. Contact your printer manufacturer for information about models that support Exif Print, printer upgrades, etc. Your camera supports the protocols described below.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER What you can do Connecting the camera to a computer with the bundled USB cable provides you with the capabilities described below. Transfer images to the camera View and You can use your computer to view camera store images* images and for long-term storage of images. Manage, edit, and print images You can manage, edit, and print images stored on your computer. • Refer to the explanations later in this section and install the required software on your computers.
The procedures you need to perform when using the camera with your computer and when using the bundled software are different for Windows and the Macintosh. • Windows users should refer to “Using the Camera with a Windows Computer” on page 221. • Macintosh users should refer to “Using the Camera with a Macintosh” on page 243. Using the Camera with a Windows Computer Install the required software in accordance with what version of Windows you are running and what you want to do.
Objective Windows Version Install this software: See page: Vista/XP/ 2000 Movie Wizard 3.2 SE VCD • You also need to install DirectX, Microsoft Windows Media Player, QuickTime 7, and Flash Player separately. XP/2000 VideoStudio 10 Plus for CASIO (Trial Version) • This is the Trial Version of the software, whose use is limited to 30 days following installation. • You also need to install DirectX, Microsoft Windows Media Player, QuickTime 7, and Flash Player separately.
■ Computer System Requirements for Bundled Software Photo Transport 1.0 Computer system requirements are different for each of the applications. Be sure to check the requirements for the particular application you are trying to use. Note that the values provided here are minimum requirements for running each application. Actual requirements are greater, depending on the number of images and the sizes of the images being handled. HD Memory : At least 64MB CASIO DATA TRANSPORT 1.
Movie Wizard 3.2 SE VCD CPU IMPORTANT! : Intel Pentium 4, M, D, or Extreme Edition; or AMD Athlon 64 or higher • For details about the minimum system requirements for each software application, see the “Read me” files on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera.
Viewing and Storing Images on a Computer If your computer is running Windows 98SE or 98, do not try to establish a connection between the camera and computer before installing the USB driver on the computer. You can view and store images (snapshot and movie files) on your computer by connecting to the camera via its USB cradle. You can connect the camera to your computer to view and store images (snapshot and movie files).
■ Connecting the Camera to Your Computer the First Time 2. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the USB cradle and the USB port of your computer. IMPORTANT! USB Cable (Bundled) • If you are not using the AC adaptor to power the camera, the battery may go low and cause the camera to turn off while it is in the middle of exchanging files with your computer. Use of the special AC adaptor is recommended to power the camera. Connector Mini-B USB Port Connector A 1.
3. Press the camera’s [ON/OFF] button to turn it 7. Press the USB cradle’s on and then press [MENU]. [USB] button. • Do not place the camera on the USB cradle yet. 4. On the “Set Up” tab, select “USB” and then press [X]. [USB] 5. Use [S] and [T] to select “Mass Storage” and USB Lamp then press [SET]. 6. Press the camera’s [ON/OFF] button to turn it off and then place the camera on the USB cradle. • Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on.
Camera-Computer Connection IMPORTANT! Pressing the cradle’s [USB] button puts it into the USB mode, which is indicated by the USB lamp lighting green. In this mode, your computer recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or the camera’s built-in memory if it does not have a memory card loaded) as a removable disk.
■ Connecting the Camera to Your Computer after the First Time ■ Viewing Camera Images on Your Computer After connecting the camera to your computer, you can view camera images on your computer screen. Since you need to configure menu settings only the first time you connect the camera to your computer, later connections are much simpler. 1. Windows XP users: Click “Start” and then “My Computer”. Windows Vista users: Click “Start” and then “Computer”.
■ Saving an Image on Your Computer 5. Double-click the file that contains the image you want to view. In order to work on an image or put it into an album, you must first save it to your computer. To save a camera image to your computer, you must first establish a connection between them via the camera’s USB cradle. This displays the image. • For information about file names, see “Memory Folder Structure” on page 253. 1. Windows XP users: Click “Start” and then “My NOTE Computer”.
4. On the shortcut menu that appears, click IMPORTANT! “Copy”. • Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files that are in the camera’s built-in memory or memory card. Doing so can cause problems with the camera’s image management data, which will make it impossible to play back images on the camera and can drastically alter remaining memory capacity. Whenever you want to modify, delete, move, or rename an image, do so only on images that are stored on your computer.
■ Removing the Camera from the USB Cradle Transfer of Images from the Camera and Management of Images on the Computer Windows Vista/XP/98SE/98 Users To manage images on your computer, you need to install the Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM application from the CD-ROM that comes with the camera. Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM lets you import images from the camera to your computer automatically, to arrange images by recording date, and to display images in a calendar format. Press the USB cradle [USB] button.
3. Click “Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM 3.1” to 1. On your computer, click “Start”, “All select it and then click “Read me”. Programs”, “Accessories”, “System Tools” and then “System Information”. • “Read me” files contain important information about installation, including installation conditions and computer system requirements. 2. On the “Tools” menu, select “DirectX Diagnostic Tool”. 4. Click “Install” for Photo Loader with HOT 3. On the “System” tab, check to make sure that ALBUM.
3. Click “QuickTime 7” to select it and then click Playing Movies “Read me”. You can play back movies on a computer that has QuickTime 7 or higher installed. To play back a movie, first copy it to your computer and then double-click the movie file. • “Read me” files contain important information about installation, including installation conditions and computer system requirements. 4. Click “Install” for QuickTime 7. 1. Start up your computer, and place the bundled 5.
Uploading Movie Files to YouTube IMPORTANT! • The above is the recommended environment. Configuring this environment does not guarantee proper operation. • Even if your computer meets the minimum requirements described above, certain settings and other installed software may interfere with proper playback of movies. To simplify uploading of movie files you recorded with the “For YouTube” BEST SHOT scene, install YouTube Uploader for CASIO from the CD-ROM that comes with the camera.
■ Uploading a movie file to YouTube 3. Click “YouTube Uploader for CASIO” to select it and then click “Read me.” IMPORTANT! • “Read me” files contain important information about installation, including installation conditions and computer system requirements. • 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.
4. Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button. IMPORTANT! • YouTube Uploader for CASIO will start up automatically. • The first time you start up YouTube Uploader, a dialog box will appear and ask you to enter your YouTube user ID and your password, and to configure network environment settings. Follow the instructions on the dialog box and then click the [OK] button. • The maximum file size for upload to the YouTube website is 100MB. 5.
2. On the menu screen, click the “Language” Editing a Movie down arrow button and then select the language you want. In order to edit movies on your PC, you need to install Movie Wizard 3.2 SE VCD from the bundled CD-ROM. 3. Click “Movie Wizard 3.2 SE VCD” to select it NOTE and then click “Read me”. • The Movie Wizard 3.2 SE VCD application that comes on the bundled CD-ROM can create Video-CDs, but it cannot created DVDs.
3. Click “Photo Transport” to select it and then Transferring Images to the Camera click “Read me”. In order to return images from your computer memory back to the camera, install Photo Transport on your computer from the CD-ROM that comes with the camera. • “Read me” files contain important information about installation, including installation conditions and computer system requirements. ■ Installing Photo Transport 4. Click “Install” for Photo Transport. 1.
3. Drop the image data you want to transfer to 4. Follow the instructions that appear on the the camera onto the Photo Transport Transfer button. display to transfer the image file to the camera. Move your mouse pointer to the image file you want to transfer, and then hold down your mouse button. Keeping your mouse button depressed, drag the mouse pointer and the image file along with it to the Photo Transport Transfer button, and then release the mouse button.
■ Transferring screen captures to the camera 5. Use your mouse to select the area of the screen you want to capture. 1. First, connect the camera to your computer. Move your mouse pointer to the upper left corner of the area you want to capture and then hold down your mouse button. Keeping your mouse button depressed, drag the pointer down to the right corner of the area and then release the mouse button. • See page 226 for information about connecting the camera to your computer. 2.
6. Follow the instructions that appear on the Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) display to transfer a capture of the selected area to the camera. 1. Start up your computer, and place the bundled CD-ROM into its CD-ROM drive. • The image transfer method and detailed image settings used depend on the Photo Transport settings. For details, see Photo Transport help (page 242). • Use the CD-ROM that has “User’s Guide Included” on its label.
Using the Camera with a Macintosh IMPORTANT! • You must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer in order to view the contents of a PDF file. If you do not already have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed, install Adobe Reader from the bundled CD-ROM that has “Adobe Reader” on its label. Install the required software in accordance with what version of the Macintosh OS you are running and what you want to do.
Objective Transfer documents to the camera View the User’s Guide OS Version Install this software: ■ System Requirements See page: OS X CASIO DATA TRANSPORT 1.0 259 OS 9/ OS X • Use Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader, which comes bundled with your operating system. 251 System requirements are different for each of the applications. Be sure to check the requirements for the particular application you are trying to use.
Viewing and Storing Images on a Macintosh ■ Connecting the Camera to Your Computer the First Time You can view and store images (snapshot and movie files) on your Macintosh by connecting to the camera. 1. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN 5.3V] connector of the USB cradle and then plug it in to a household power outlet. IMPORTANT! • Connection is not supported to a Macintosh running Mac OS 8.6 or lower, or Mac OS X 10.0. Connection is supported to a Macintosh running Mac OS 9 or OS X (10.
2. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled 3. Press the camera’s [ON/OFF] button to turn it with the camera to the USB cradle and the USB port of your Macintosh. on and then press [MENU]. • Do not place the camera on the USB cradle yet. USB Cable (Bundled) 4. On the “Set Up” tab, select “USB” and then Connector Mini-B USB Port press [X]. 5. Use [S] and [T] to select “Mass Storage” and then press [SET]. Connector A 6.
7. Press the USB cradle’s Camera-Macintosh Connection [USB] button. Pressing the cradle’s [USB] button puts it into the USB mode, which is indicated by the USB lamp lighting green. In this mode, your Macintosh recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or the camera’s built-in memory if it does not have a memory card loaded) as a drive. The appearance of the drive icon depends on the Mac OS version you are using.
■ Connecting the Camera to Your Macintosh after the First Time ■ Viewing Camera Images on Your Macintosh After connecting the camera to your Macintosh, you can view camera images on your Macintosh screen. Since you need to configure menu settings only the first time you connect the camera to your Macintosh, later connections are much simpler. 1. Double-click the camera’s drive icon. 2. Double-click the “DCIM” folder. 1.
■ Saving an Image on Your Macintosh IMPORTANT! In order to work on an image to put it into an album, you must first save it to your Macintosh. To save a camera image to your Macintosh, you must first establish a connection between them via the camera’s USB cradle. • Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files that are in the camera’s built-in memory or memory card.
■ Removing the Camera from the USB Cradle Transfer of Images from the Camera and Management of Images on Your Macintosh 1. On your Macintosh screen, drag the camera drive to Trash. If you are running Mac OS X, you can manage snapshots using iPhoto, which comes bundled with your operating system. If you are running Mac OS 9, use commercially available software. 2. Press the USB cradle [USB] button. After making sure that the cradle’s USB lamp is not lit, remove the camera from the cradle.
Playing Movies Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) You can use QuickTime, which comes bundled with your operating system, to play back movies. To play back a movie, first copy the movie to your Macintosh and then doubleclick the movie file. You must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer in order to view the contents of a PDF file. If you don’t, go to the Adobe Systems Incorporated website and install Acrobat Reader. 1. On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder.
■ Other types of computers Reading Files Directly from a Memory Card Use either of the method described below. – Use a commercially available memory card reader/writer that is appropriate for the memory card you are using. See the user documentation that comes with the memory card reader/ writer for details about how to use it. – Use a commercially available PC card reader/writer and a commercially available PC card adapter that is appropriate to the type of memory card you are using.
■ Memory Folder Structure Memory Card Data DCIM INDEX.PVM The camera stores images you shoot and other data in accordance with the Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF). ■ About DCF DCF is a system that defines both image file formats and the structure of the folders that store data. This makes it possible for a digital camera, printer, or other DCF-compliant device to display or print image data from another DCF device. (DCIM Folder) (Total Index File) 100CASIO*1 CIMG0001.JPG CIMG0002.
• • • SSBGM SSBGM001.WAV SSBGM002.WAV Folder and File Contents (Background Music Folder) (Background Music File) (Background Music File) • DCIM Folder Folder that contains all of the camera files • Total Index File Management file of the document folder • Recording Folder Folder that contains files recorded with the camera • Image File File of an image shot with the camera. Extension is “JPG”. • Movie File File of a movie shot with the camera. Extension is “MOV”. • Audio File Audio recording file.
■ Supported Image Files • DPOF File Folder Folder that contains DPOF files, etc. • Snapshot BEST SHOT Folder Folder that contains snapshot BEST SHOT user setup files • Snapshot User Setup File File of a snapshot BEST SHOT user setup • Movie BEST SHOT Folder Folder that contains Movie BEST SHOT user setup files • Movie User Setup File Files that contain Movie BEST SHOT user setups • FAVORITE Folder Folder that contains Favorites image files. Size of images is 320 × 240 pixels.
■ Built-in Memory and Memory Card Data Handling Precautions • When saving camera data to a computer hard disk, MO disk, or other medium, be sure to transfer the entire DCIM folder and its contents. Changing the name of the DCIM to a date or something similar after you copy it to your computer is a good way to keep track of multiple DCIM folders. When moving the folder back to the camera, however, be sure to change its name back to DCIM. This camera does not recognize any folder name besides DCIM.
TRANSFERRING DOCUMENTS TO YOUR CAMERA (DATA STORAGE) You can use CASIO DATA TRANSPORT to transfer documents, web page images, and other documents you can view on you computer screen to the camera. Then you can view the documents on the camera’s monitor screen. Transferring Documents to the Camera Transferring documents from a computer running Windows NOTE • In this section, anything you transfer to the camera is called a “document”. Some documents can contain multiple “pages”.
■ Transferring documents 2. On the menu screen, click the tab for the language you want. 1. First, connect the camera to your computer. • Regardless of the language you select, the English version of CASIO DATA TRANSPORT is installed. • Before connecting the camera to your computer, make sure that a memory card is loaded in the camera. • See page 226 for information about connecting the camera to your computer. 3. Click the DATA TRANSPORT “Read me” file and read its contents.
4. Click the [OK] button. Transferring documents from a Macintosh This will display a dialog box for customizing document file properties (date, file name, icon). To transfer documents on your computer to the camera so you can view it on the monitor screen, you need to install CASIO DATA TRANSPORT from the CD-ROM that comes with the camera. 5. Check the current data settings (date, file name, icon) and then click the [OK] button.
3. Double-click “TRANSPORT_Installer”. 5. Check the current data settings (date, file name, icon) and then click the [OK] button. 4. Follow the instructions in the “readme” file to This will convert the document to a JPEG image and transfer the image to the camera. • You can change the date, filename, and icon settings if you want. • To cancel the transfer, click the [Cancel] button. install CASIO DATA TRANSPORT. ■ Transferring documents 1. First, connect the camera to your Macintosh.
3. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to move the Viewing a Transferred Document on the Camera boundary to the document you want to select. • The document menu screen can show up to 12 documents. If there are more than 12 documents in camera memory, use [S] or [T] to switch between the menu screens of 12 images each. 1. On the camera, select either the REC mode or the PLAY mode. 2. Press [DATA]. 4. Press [SET] to open This enters the data mode and displays a menu of documents currently in camera memory.
Rotating a Document Page NOTE • Pressing [SET] or the zoom button toggles between the document menu and the document page screens. • Pressing [DISP] while the document page screen is on the display will display a menu screen for configuring screen settings. You can use the menu to turn display information on or off. You can use the following procedure to rotate a document page on the display. 1. Press [DATA]. 2. Press [MENU]. 3. On the “DATA” tab, select “Rotation”, and IMPORTANT! then press [X].
Specifying the Initial Data Mode Screen You can use the following procedure to configure the camera so either the document data list or the last document page you were viewing appears first whenever you press [DATA] to enter the data mode. NOTE • Even if “Page View” is selected for the above setting, the document data list view will appear initially if a data list was on the display the last time you exited the data mode. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “DATA View”, and then press [X].
6. To protect other documents, repeat steps 4 Managing Document Data on the Camera and 5. • To exit the memory protect operation, press [MENU]. Protecting Document Data To unprotect a specific document You can protect a specific document or all documents against deletion (memory protect). Perform the procedure under “To protect a specific document”, but in step 5 select “Off” instead of “On”. ■ To protect a specific document 1. Press [DATA]. 2. Press [MENU]. 3.
■ To protect all documents Deleting Document Data 1. Press [DATA]. ■ Deleting a Document Page 2. Press [MENU]. After displaying a document page, you can delete a single document page or all the pages in a document at the same time. 3. On the “DATA” tab, select “Protect”, and then To delete a single document page press [X]. 1. Display a page in the document that contains 4. Use [S] and [T] to select “All Files : On” and the page you want to delete and then press [T] ( ). then press [SET]. 5.
To delete all the pages in a document page ■ Deleting Documents 1. Display a page in the document whose pages You can use the document menu to select a specific document and delete it, or you can delete all documents currently in camera memory. you want to delete and then press [T] ( ). 2. Use [S] and [T] to select “All pages” and then To delete a single document press [SET]. 1. On the document menu, use [S], [T], [W], and 3. Use [S] and [T] to select “Yes”.
To delete all documents 1. While the document menu is displayed, press [MENU]. 2. Use [S] and [T] to select “All docs” and then press [SET]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select “Yes”. • To cancel the delete operation, select “No” instead of “Yes”. 4. Press [SET]. This will delete all documents in camera memory and display the message “No documents in memory. Exiting data mode.”. NOTE • Formatting camera memory (pages 50, 209) will also delete all documents currently in camera memory.
APPENDIX Back General Guide 7 89bkbl The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each part is explained.
■ USB Cradle Bottom Front 1 Camera Contact (page 38) 2 USB Lamp 1 (pages 227, 247, 279) cn cm cl 3 [USB] Button ck (pages 215, 227, 247) 5 ck Battery/Memory Card Slots (pages 36, 48) cl Cradle Contact (page 38) cm Tripod Hole 4 [PHOTO] Button 43 2 (pages 161, 162) 5 [CHARGE] Lamp (pages 38, 279) Use this hole when attaching to a tripod. cn Speaker (page 152) Back 6 [DC IN 5.
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.
■ Movie Recording Mode 1 Panel : On 2 34 5 6 9 8 16 Panel : Off 7 2 3 4 5 9 8 B 1 Focus Mode (page 121) 2 Recording Mode 3 Remaining Movie Memory Capacity (page 95) 4 Movie Recording Time (page 95) 5 Anti Shake Indicator (page 110) 6 White Balance Setting (page 132) 7 Exposure Compensation (page 131) 8 Battery Level Indicator (page 40) 9 Histogram (page 142) 7 271 APPENDIX
■ Snapshot Playback Mode 12 ■ Movie Playback Mode 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 bq bp 4 5 6 7 bo bnbmblbk 1 File Type (page 151) bn Recording Mode 2 Protect Indicator (page 190) bo Battery Level Indicator (page 40) 3 Folder Name/File Name (page 189) bp Histogram (page 142) 4 Snapshot Image Quality bq Exposure Compensation (page 68) 3 1 File Type (page 153) 2 Protect Indicator (page 190) 3 Folder Name/File Name (page 189) 4 Movie Recording Time (page 131) (page 153) 5 Snapshot Image Size 5 Movie Image Qual
Menu Reference The tables in this section show the items that appears on the menus that appear on the monitor screen when you press [MENU]. The items included on the menus depend on whether the camera is in the REC mode or PLAY mode. • An asterisk (*) indicates reset default settings. ■ REC Mode REC Tab Menu Focus (Auto Focus)* / (Pan Focus) / (Manual Focus) Macro / (Infinity) / Continuous Normal Speed / High Speed / Flash Cont. / Zoom Cont.
Quality Tab Menu Size 8M (3264 × 2448)* / 3:2 (3264 × 2176) / 16:9 (3264 × 1840) / 6M (2816 × 2112) / 4M (2304 × 1728) / 2M (1600 × 1200) / VGA (640 × 480) Quality (Snapshots) Fine / Normal* / Economy Quality (Movies) UHQ / UHQ Wide / HQ* / HQ Wide / Normal / LP EV Shift –2.0 / –1.7 / –1.3 / –1.0 / –0.7 / –0.3 / 0.0* / +0.3 / +0.7 / +1.0 / +1.3 / +1.7 / +2.
Set Up Tab Menu Sounds Startup* / Half Shutter / Shutter / Operation / Operation / Play Startup On (Selectable image) / Off* File No. Continue* / Reset Language Changes the screen text language. • The number and types of languages depend on the geographic area where the camera was marketed. World Time Home* / World Video Out NTSC 4:3 / NTSC 16:9 / PAL 4:3 / PAL 16:9 Format Format / Cancel* Reset Reset / Cancel* Home Time setup (city, DST, etc.) World Time setup (city, DST, etc.
■ PLAY Mode Rotation Rotate* / Cancel PLAY Tab Menu Resize 6M (2816 × 2112)* / 4M (2304 × 1728) / VGA (640 × 480) / Cancel Trimming – Dubbing – Copy Built-in Slideshow Layout Print MOTION PRINT Anti Shake Start* / Images / Time / Interval / Effect / Cancel – 9 frames* / 1 frame / Cancel Card* / Card Built-in / Cancel On / Off* Movie Editing “Set Up” Tab Cut (Before) / Cut (Between) / Cut (After) / Cancel* Dynamic Range Expand +2 / Expand +1 / Cancel* White Balance (Daylight) / (Overca
Display Menu Reference Indicator Lamps The tables in this section show the items that appears on the menus that appear on the monitor screen when you press [DISP]. Most of these items are for configuring monitor screen settings. The items included on the menus depend on whether the camera is in the REC mode or PLAY mode. • An asterisk (*) indicates reset default settings. The camera has lamps: an Operation Lamp and an AF Assist/ Self-timer Lamp.
■ REC Mode IMPORTANT! • Never remove the memory card from the camera while the operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so will cause the image you shot to be lost. Operation Lamp Meaning Color Status Lit Operational (Power on, recording enabled). / Auto Focus operation was successful. / LCD is off or in sleep state. ■ PLAY mode Green Storing movie or processing image. / Image is Flashing being stored. / Cannot Auto Focus. / Card is being formatted. / Powering down.
■ USB Cradle Indicator Lamps [CHARGE] Lamp USB Lamp Meaning 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 cradle and camera. Color Status Color Status Red Lit Charging Green Lit Charging complete Green Flashing Red Flashing Charge standby Charge error Green Green Lit USB connection Flashing Memory being accessed.
Troubleshooting Guide Finding the Problem and Fixing It Problem Possible Causes and Action Power Supply Power does not turn on. 1) The battery may not be oriented correctly (page 36). 2) The battery may be dead. Charge the battery (page 36). If the battery goes dead soon after being charged, it means the battery has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced. Purchase a separately available CASIO NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery. Camera suddenly powers down.
Problem B Possible Causes and Action The subject is out of focus in the recorded image. The image may not be focused properly. When composing the image, make sure the subject is located inside the focus frame. The flash does not fire. 1) If “ ” (Flash Off) is selected as the flash mode, change to another mode (page 75). 2) If the battery is dead, charge it (page 36).
Problem Possible Causes and Action Though available lighting is bright, the faces of people in the image are dark. Not enough light is reaching the subjects. Change the flash mode setting to “ synchro flash (page 75), or use adjust EV shift to the + side (page 131). Subjects are too bright when shooting images in a seashore or ski area. Sunlight reflected by water, sand, or snow, can cause underexposure of images.
Problem Possible Causes and Action Playback The color of the playback image is different from what appears on the monitor screen when shooting. Sunlight or light from another source may be shining directly into the lens when you are shooting. Position the camera so sunlight does not shine directly into the lens. Images are not displayed. This camera cannot display non-DCF images recorded onto a memory card using another digital camera.
Problem Possible Causes and Action Other The wrong date and time are displayed. The date and time setting is off. Set the correct date and time (page 202). The messages on the display are in the wrong language. The wrong display language is selected. Change the display language setting (page 206). I can’t transfer images over a USB connection. 1) The USB cable may not be connected securely. Check all connections. 2) If your computer is running Windows 98SE or 98, the USB driver may not be installed.
Display Messages ALERT B Card ERROR The camera’s protection function may have activated because camera temperature is too high. Turn off the camera and wait until it cools down before trying to use it again. • Any of the following may occur after the “ALERT” message appears. 1) Power turns off. 2) Movie recording is impossible or movie length is limited. 3) Monitor screen brightness setting changes to 0. Battery is low. Battery power is low.
Load paper! The printer ran out of paper while printing. Memory Full Memory is full with images you recorded and/ or of files saved by editing operations. Delete files you no longer need (page 196). No Favorites file! The FAVORITE folder does not contain any files. Printing Error An error occurred while printing. • The printer is turned off. • The printer generated an error, etc. Record Error Image compression could not be performed for some reason during image data storage. Shoot the image again.
Storage Capacity Specifications • Snapshots ■ Main Specifications Product Type Digital Camera Model EX-S880 Image Size (Pixels) 8M (3264 × 2448) ■ Camera Functions Image Files Format Snapshots: JPEG (Exif Version 2.2); DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 1.0 standard; DPOF compliant Movies: H.264/AVC MOV format Audio: WAV 3:2 (3264 × 2176) Recording Media Built-in Memory 10.
Image Size (Pixels) 2M (1600 × 1200) VGA (640 × 480) Image Quality Approximate Image File Size Approximate Built-in Memory (10.8 MB) Capacity • Movies Approximate SD Memory Card (1 GB) Capacity Fine 1.
* The number of image values are approximate and are provided for reference only. The actual number of images you may be able to record may be less than that indicated on the monitor screen. * Image files sizes are approximate and are provided for reference only. Actual image file sizes vary depending on subject type. * The above values are based on use of a Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. PRO HIGH SPEED SD memory card.
Sensitivity Snapshots (Standard): Auto, ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800 • Snapshots (When “Anti Shake” setting is “Auto”): ISO 800 (maximum) Snapshots (When BEST SHOT scene is “Anti Shake”): ISO 800 (maximum) Snapshots (When BEST SHOT scene is “High Sensitivity”): ISO 1600 (maximum) Movies: Auto Self-timer Trigger Times: 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer Built-in Flash Flash Modes: Auto, Off, On, Soft Flash, Redeye reduction Approximate Flash Range: Flash Range: Wide Angle Optical Zoo
■ Power Supply Power Requirements *2 Continuous Playback Time Standard temperature (23°C (73°F)), one-image scroll approximately every 10 seconds *3 Approximate continuous recording time Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-20) × 1 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.
Power Consumption 3.7 V DC; Approximately 4.3 W Dimensions 94.5 (W) × 60.4 (H) × 17.3 (D) mm (3.7"(W) × 2.4"(H) × 0.7"(D)) (Excluding projections; 13.7 mm (0.5") at thinnest point) Weight Approximately 128 g (4.
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