E Digital Camera EX-S20/EX-M20 User’s Guide Thank you for purchasing this CASIO Product. • Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’s Guide. • Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference. • For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the official Exilim Website at http://www.exilim.com/.
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Unpacking Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. EX-M20 Camera Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20) USB Cradle (CA-23) Special AC Adaptor (AD-C51G) CD-ROM USB Cable * The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.
INTRODUCTION 20 Contents GETTING READY About This Manual ..................................................... 20 2 General Guide ............................................................ 21 INTRODUCTION Camera USB Cradle Unpacking .................................................................... 2 Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 23 Features .......................................................................
INTRODUCTION 43 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Movie Mode ............................................... 66 Recording Audio (EX-M20 Only) ............................... 67 Recording an Image ................................................... 43 Aiming the Camera Recording an lmage About the REC Mode Monitor Screen Recording Precautions Adding Audio to a Snapshot Recording Your Voice 43 44 45 45 Using the Histogram .................................................. 70 REC Mode Camera Settings ....
INTRODUCTION Playing a Slide Show ................................................. 87 To specify the slideshow images To specify the slideshow time To set the slideshow interval Using the Photo Stand Feature PRINT Image Matching II ............................................. 104 88 89 90 90 Exif Print ................................................................... 104 Using USB DIRECT-PRINT ..................................... 105 Using the FAVORITE Folder ....................................
INTRODUCTION Memory Data ............................................................ 142 Using World Time ..................................................... 120 To display the World Time screen To configure World Time settings To configure summer time (DST) settings 120 121 122 DCF Protocol Memory Directory Structure Image Files Supported by the Camera Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions Changing the Display Language ............................. 123 Formatting Built-in Memory ..............
INTRODUCTION 159 PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20 Only) 173 APPENDIX Transferring Audio Files to the Camera ................... 159 Menu Reference ....................................................... 173 Preparing the Camera for Audio Player Operation ... 160 Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 175 Camera Indicator Lamps USB Cradle Indicator Lamps Using the Camera as an Audio Player ....................
INTRODUCTION • The USB driver (mass storage) uses Phoenix Technologies Ltd. software. Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997 Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved. • MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Multimedia. • Other company, product and service names used herein may also be trademarks or service marks of others. • Photo Loader and Photohands are the property of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
INTRODUCTION • Easy Image Transfer Transfer images to a computer simply by placing the camera onto the USB cradle. Features • 2.0 million Effective Pixels A high-resolution megapixel CCD provides 2.0 million effective pixels (2.11 million total pixels) for images that print beautifully. • Photo Stand feature A slideshow of images in file memory can be played while the camera is on its USB cradle.
INTRODUCTION • DCF Data Storage DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage protocol provides image inter-compatibility between the digital camera and printers. • Real-time histogram An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you view the effect on overall image brightness, which makes shooting under difficult lighting conditions easier than ever before. • Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want using a DPOF compatible printer.
INTRODUCTION * EX-M20 Only Precautions • Snapshot + Audio Mode Adds audio to a snapshot. General Precautions Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the EX-S20/EX-M20. • Movie + Audio Mode • Voice Recording Quick and easy recording of voice input. All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the camera” refer to the CASIO EX-S20/EX-M20 Digital Camera. • After Recording Adds audio to images after they are recorded.
INTRODUCTION • Never use the AC adaptor to power any other device besides this camera. Never use any other AC adaptor besides the one that comes with this camera. • Never cover the AC adaptor with a quilt, blanket, or other cover while it is in use, and do not use it near a heater. • At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug. Dust build up around the prongs can create the danger of fire.
INTRODUCTION Data Error Precautions Operating conditions • Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in file memory. • This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). • Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.
INTRODUCTION Condensation Lens • When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or on interior components. Condensation can cause malfunction of the camera, so you should avoid exposing it to conditions that might cause condensation.
INTRODUCTION Other • Take care never to sit down with the camera in the pocket of your slacks or otherwise subject the camera to severe stress. Doing so can crack the LCD monitor screen. • The camera may become slightly warm during use. This does not indicate malfunction. • If the exterior of the camera needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
QUICK START GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! 1. Load the battery (page 26). 2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery (page 28). 1 • It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge.
QUICK START GUIDE To configure display language and clock settings IMPORTANT! • Be sure to configure the following settings before using the camera to record images (See page 40 for details). 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the language you want. 3. Press [SET] to register the language setting. 1 4. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET]. ME NU DIS P 5.
QUICK START GUIDE To record an image To view a recorded image (See page 44 for details.) 4 ME 3 (See page 78 for details.) 1 1 ME NU NU DIS DIS P P 2 3 1. Press the power button to turn on the 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Align the mode selector with “ camera. 2. Align the mode selector with “ ” (REC). 3. Point the camera at the subject, use the ” (PLAY). 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the images monitor screen or viewfinder to compose the image.
QUICK START GUIDE To delete an image (See page 97 for details.) 1 ME NU DIS P 3, 4, 5, 6 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Align the mode selector with “ ” (PLAY). 3. Press [ ] ( ). 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to display the image you want to delete. 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Delete”. • To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything, select “Cancel”. 6. Press [SET] to delete the image.
GETTING READY GETTING READY ■ Button Operations This section contains information about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera. Button operations are indicated by the button name inside of brackets ([ ]). About This Manual ■ On-screen Text This section contains information about the conventions used in this manual. On-screen text is always enclosed by double quotation marks (“ ”).
GETTING READY General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. • All the illustrations in this manual show the EX-M20. See the text that accompanies the illustrations for information about how the EX-S20 and EX-M20 differ from each other.
GETTING READY ■ Bottom ■ Front H I J 1 2 H Speaker (EX-M20 only) I Connector J Memory card slot 3 5 4 1 Camera connector 2 [PHOTO] button 3 [USB] button 4 [USB] lamp 5 [CHARGE] lamp ■ Back USB Cradle Simply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB cradle lets you perform the following tasks. 6 [DC IN 5.3V] (AC adaptor connector) • Battery charging (page 28) • Automatic transfer of images to a computer (page 131) • Viewing of images using the Photo Stand slideshow feature (page 90).
GETTING READY Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.
GETTING READY PLAY mode 12 3 4 5 1 PLAY mode file type 5 Quality FINE NORMAL ECONOMY Snapshot Movie 6 7 Snapshot Audio (EX-M20 only) Voice Recording (EX-M20 only) 2 Image protection indicator 8 3 Folder number/File number 4 Image size 1600 ҂ 1200 pixels 1600 ҂ 1072 pixels 1280 ҂ 960 pixels 640 ҂ 480 pixels 24 6 Built-in memory selected for data storage. Memory card selected for data storage.
GETTING READY Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Indicator Lamps You can find out the operational status of the camera and the USB cradle at a glance by checking the color of the indicator lamps, and whether a lamp is lit or flashing. For details, see “Indicator Lamp Reference” on page 175. Each press of the [DISP] button changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below.
GETTING READY Attaching the Strap Power Requirements Attach the strap to the strap bar as shown in the illustration. Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20). To load the battery ME NU DIS 1. Pressing the battery cover on the side of the camera, slide it in the direction indicated by the mark and then swing it open. P ME NU DIS P IMPORTANT! • Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when using the camera to protect against accidentally dropping it.
GETTING READY 2. Align the arrow mark on the battery with the IMPORTANT! arrow mark on the camera as shown in the illustration, and slide the battery into the battery compartment. • Use only the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported. Arrow marks NOTE • To remove the battery, open the battery cover. Taking care that the battery does not suddenly fall out of the camera, tilt the camera towards the side.
GETTING READY To charge the battery 4. Turn off the camera. 1. Connect the AC power cord to the bundled 5. Set the camera onto the USB cradle. AC adaptor. • Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on. 2. Plug the other end of the AC power cord into a household power outlet. 3. Connect the AC adaptor to the [DC IN 5.3V] • The [CHARGE] lamp on the USB cradle should turn red, indicating that charging has started. When charging is complete, the [CHARGE] lamp will turn green.
GETTING READY • If the [CHARGE] lamp starts flashing red, it means that an error occurs while charging. An error can be caused by any of the following: a problem with the USB cradle, a problem with the camera, or a problem with the battery or how it is loaded. Remove the camera from the USB cradle and see if it works normally. • You can use the USB cradle to charge the camera’s battery, to exchange data with a computer over a USB connection, or when using the Photo Stand feature only.
GETTING READY ■ If the camera works normally ■ Battery Life Guidelines The battery life guideline values given below indicate the amount of time under the conditions defined below the table, until power automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not guarantee that the battery will provide the amount of service indicated. Low temperatures and continued use reduce battery life. 1. Continue using the camera until the current charge is used up, and then charge the battery.
GETTING READY ■ Tip to Make the Battery Last Longer *2 Normal Recording Conditions • Temperature: 23°C (73°F) • Monitor screen: On • Flash: On (one flash every two shots) • Image recorded about every 30 seconds • Power off/on every 10 shots • If you do not need the flash while recording, select (flash off) for the flash mode. See page 47 for more information. • You can also conserve battery power by using the [DISP] button to turn off the monitor screen.
GETTING READY • Failure to observe any of the following precautions while using the battery creates the risk of over-heating, fire, and explosion. — Never use any other type of charger except the optional charger unit specified for the battery. — Never try to use the battery to power any other device other than this camera. — Never use or leave the battery near open flame. — Never place the battery in a microwave oven, throw it into fire, or otherwise expose it to intense heat.
GETTING READY ● PRECAUTIONS DURING USE • Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other abnormal condition while using, charging, or storing a battery, immediately remove it from the camera or optional charger unit and keep it away from open flame. • If the battery does not achieve full charge after the normal charging time has passed, stop charging. Continued charging creates the risk of overheating, fire, and explosion.
GETTING READY ■ USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions ● BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS • Make sure you remove the battery when you do not plan to use the camera for a long time. A battery left in the camera discharges very small amounts of power even when power is turned off, which can lead to a dead battery or the need for longer charging before the next use. • Store the battery in a cool, dry place (20°C (68°F) or lower).
GETTING READY Caution! • Use the AC adaptor where it will not be splashed with water. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock. • Do not place a vase or any other container filled with liquid on top of the AC adaptor. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Turning the Camera On and Off Press the power button to turn the camera on and off. Pressing the power button to turn on the camera causes the operation/flash charge lamp to turn green.
GETTING READY 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to change the currently Auto Power Off (APO) selected setting, and then press [SET]. Auto Power Off (APO) automatically turns off the camera when you do not perform any operation for a certain amount of time. 1. Turn on the camera, and then align the mode selector with “ ” (REC) or “ ” (PLAY). 2. Press [MENU].
GETTING READY 2. Press [MENU]. Using the On-screen Menus Tab [MENU] Pressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screen that you can use to perform various operations. The menu that appears depends on whether you are in the REC mode or the PLAY mode. The following shows an example menu procedure in the REC mode. MENU [SET] 1. Turn on the camera, Mode selector DISP and then align the mode selector with “ ” (REC) to enter the REC mode.
GETTING READY ● Menu Screen Operations 3. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the tab you want, When you want to do this: Do this: Move between tabs Press [ ] and [ ]. Move from the tab to the settings Press [ ]. Move from the settings to the tab Press [ ]. Move between the settings Press [ ] and [ ]. Display the options available for a setting Press [ ] or press [SET]. Select an option Press [ ] and [ ]. Register an option selection and exit the menu screen Press [SET].
GETTING READY 6. Perform one of the following operations to Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings apply the setting you configured. To do this: Perform this key operation: Apply the setting and exit the menu screen. Press [SET]. Apply the setting and return to feature selection in step 4. Press [ ]. Apply the setting and return to tab selection in step 3. 1. Press [ ]. 2. Use [ ] to move back up to tab selection.
GETTING READY IMPORTANT! To configure display language and clock settings • The camera’s clock settings are cleared whenever power is totally cut off. This can happen if the battery goes dead while the camera is not being supplied power by the USB cradle. The clock setting screen will appear automatically the next time you turn on power after the settings are cleared. Set the date and time before using the camera.
GETTING READY 3. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and 6. Use [ ] and [ ] to [ ] to select the geographical area where you live, and then press [SET]. change the date format setting, and then press [SET]. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to Example: December 24, 2003 select the name of the city where you live, and then press [SET]. 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the summer time (DST) setting you want, and then press [SET].
GETTING READY 7. Set the current date and the time. To do this: Do this: Change the setting at the current cursor location Press [ ] and [ ]. Move the cursor between settings Press [ ] and [ ]. Toggle between 12-hour and 24hour timekeeping Press [DISP]. 8. Press [SET] to register the settings and exit the setting screen.
