E Digital Camera User’s Guide Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product. • Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’s Guide. • Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference. • For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the official EXILIM Website at http://www.exilim.com/ • Illustrations in this User’s Guide are based on the EX-N1 model.
Accessories As you unpack your camera, check to make sure that all accessories shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer. Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-80) USB-AC adaptor (AD-C53U) USB cable To attach the strap to the camera Attach strap here. 1 * The shape of the power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.
Read this first! • The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. • The contents of this manual have been checked at each step of the production process. Feel free to contact us if you notice anything that is questionable, erroneous, etc. • Any copying of the contents of this User’s Guide, either in part or its entirety, is forbidden. Except for your own personal use, any other use of the contents of this manual without the permission of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
Contents Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Read this first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monitor Screen Contents and How to Change Them . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
❚❙ Using BEST SHOT 46 To shoot an image with BEST SHOT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Recording a Self-portrait . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 ❚❙ Advanced Settings 50 Using On-screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 REC Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(REC) . .
❚❙ Printing 77 Printing Snapshots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number of Copies. . . . 77 ❚❙ Using the Camera with a Computer 80 Things you can do using a computer... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Using the Camera with a Windows Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 ❚ Viewing and Storing Images on a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . .
❚❙ Appendix 101 Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Precautions During Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 ❚ Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 ❚ Battery Precautions. . . . . . .
General Guide The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained.
Monitor Screen Contents and How to Change Them 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. .
. Shutter Button Half-pressed 1 6 1Recording mode (page 24) 2Flash (page 35) 3ISO sensitivity (page 64) 4Aperture value 2 5Shutter speed 3 6Focus frame (pages 26, 55) 4 5 NOTE • Depending on recording settings, the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity values may not appear on the monitor screen. These values will be orange if the Auto Exposure (AE) is not correct for some reason. .
. Movie Playback 12 3 8 7 1File type 2Protect indicator (page 73) 3Folder name/file name (page 90) 4 4Movie recording time (page 42) 5 5Movie image quality (page 34) 6Date/time (page 96) 7Battery level indicator (page 17) Eye-Fi (page 88) 6 8 . Configuring Monitor Screen Settings You can turn display information on and off by pressing [8] (DISP). You can configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode. REC mode Information display on Displays information about image settings, etc.
Quick Start Basics What you can do with your CASIO camera Your CASIO camera is packed with a powerful selection of features and functions to make recording of digital images easier, including the following main functions. Premium Auto Select Premium Auto recording and the camera automatically determines whether you are shooting a subject or scenery, and other conditions. Premium Auto delivers higher image quality than standard Auto. *See page 24 for more information.
First, charge the battery prior to use. Note that the battery of a newly purchased camera is not charged. Perform the steps below to load the battery into the camera and charge it. • Your camera requires a special CASIO rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-80) for power. Never try to use any other type of battery. To load the battery 1. Open the battery cover. 2. Load the battery.
To replace the battery 1. Open the battery cover and remove the current battery. 2. Load a new battery. Stopper Charge the Battery You can use either of the two following methods to charge the camera’s battery. • USB-AC adaptor • USB connection to a computer . To charge with the USB-AC adaptor The adaptor lets you charge the battery while it is loaded in the camera. While the camera is turned off, connect in the sequence shown below (1, 2, 3, 4).
IMPORTANT! • Make sure that you insert the cable connector into the USB/ AV port until you feel it click securely into place. Failure to insert the connector fully can result in poor communication or malfunction. • Note that even while the connector is fully inserted, you still will be able to see the metal part of the connector as shown in the illustration.
IMPORTANT! • The first time you connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable, an error message may appear on your computer. If this happens, disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable. • Depending on the setup of your computer, you may not be able to charge the camera’s battery over a USB connection. If this happens, use of the USB-AC adaptor that comes with the camera is recommended. • Charging is not performed while the connected computer is in the hibernate mode.
Checking Remaining Battery Power As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates remaining power as shown below. Remaining Power High Battery Indicator Indicator Color Cyan Low * * * Amber * * Red * Red indicates battery power is low. Charge the battery as soon as possible. Recording is not possible when is indicated. Charge the battery immediately. • The level shown by the battery indicator may change when you switch between the REC mode and PLAY mode.
Configuring Basic Settings the First Time You Turn On the Camera The first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen appears for configuring the display language, date, and time settings. Failure to set the date and time correctly will cause the wrong date and time data to be recorded with images. IMPORTANT! • A screen for language selection will not appear in step 2 of the procedure below if you purchased a camera intended for the Japanese market.
If you make a mistake configuring display language, date, or time settings with the above procedure, refer to the following pages for information about how to correct the settings. – Display language: Page 97 – Date and time: Page 96 NOTE • Each country controls its local time offset and the use of summer time, and so they are subject to change.
To load a memory card 1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the camera and then open the battery cover. 2. Load a 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. Front Front 3. Back Close the battery cover. IMPORTANT! • Never insert anything besides a supported memory card (page 19) into the memory card slot.
To replace the memory card Press the memory card and then release it. This will cause it to pop out of the memory card slot slightly. Pull the card out the rest of the way and then insert another one. • Never remove a card from the camera while the back lamp is flashing green. Doing so can cause the image save operation to fail and even damage the memory card. To format (initialize) a new memory card Format a memory card on the camera before using it for the first time.
Turning the Camera On and Off . To turn power on Pressing [ON/OFF] (Power) enters the REC mode so you can record images. Pressing [p] (PLAY) while in the REC mode enters the PLAY mode, which you can use to view snapshots and movies (pages 28, 65). • Pressing [p] (PLAY) turns on the camera and enters the PLAY mode. • Pressing [r] (REC) while in the PLAY mode returns to the REC mode. • Take care to ensure that nothing is restricting or coming into contact with the lens as it extends.
Holding the Camera Correctly Your images will not come out clearly if you move the camera when you press the shutter button. When pressing the shutter button, be sure to hold the camera as shown in the illustration below, and keep it still by pressing your arms firmly against your sides as you shoot. Holding the camera still, carefully press the shutter button and take care to avoid all movement as the shutter releases and for a few moments after it releases.
Shooting a Snapshot To select an auto recording mode You can select one of two auto recording modes (Auto or Premium Auto) according to your digital imaging needs. Setting REC Screen Icon Display R Auto Ÿ Premium Auto 1. Description This is the standard Auto recording mode. With Premium Auto recording, the camera automatically determines whether you are shooting a subject or scenery, and other conditions. Premium Auto recording delivers higher image quality than standard Auto recording.
4. Use [4] and [6] to select “Auto” or “Premium Auto”, and then press [SET]. This enters the selected auto recording mode. Auto recording mode icon [ON/OFF] (Power) Shutter button [r] (REC) [SET] Remaining Snapshot Memory Capacity (page 122) Monitor screen [8] [2] [4] [6] To shoot a snapshot 1. Point the camera at the subject. If you are using Premium Auto, text will appear in the lower right corner of the monitor screen describing the type of shot the camera has detected.
2. Half-press the shutter button to focus the image. Back lamp When focus is complete, the camera will beep, the back lamp will light green, and the focus frame will turn green. Focus frame Half-press Press lightly until the button stops. Beep, beep (Image is in focus.) 3. When you half-press the shutter button, the camera automatically adjusts exposure and focuses on the subject it is currently pointed at.
. If the image does not focus... If the focus frame stays red and the back lamp is flashing green, it means that the image is not in focus (because the subject is too close, etc.). Re-point the camera at the subject and try to focus again. . Shooting with Auto If the subject is not in the center of the frame... “Focus lock” (page 53) 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.
Viewing Snapshots Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s monitor screen. • For information about how to play back movies, see page 65. 1. Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode. • This will display one of the snapshots currently stored in memory. • Information about the displayed snapshot also is included (page 10). • You also can clear the information to [p] (PLAY) view only the snapshot (page 11). • You can zoom the image by pressing the z zoom button (page 66).
Deleting Snapshots and Movies If memory becomes full, you can delete snapshots and movies you no longer need in order to free up storage and record more images. • In either the REC mode or PLAY mode, you can delete files simply by pressing [ ] (Delete). IMPORTANT! • Remember that a file (image) delete operation cannot be undone. [ ] (Delete) • Deleting an audio snapshot (page 75) deletes both the snapshot and the audio file. • You cannot delete files while movie or audio recording is in progress.
. To delete all files 1. Press [ 2. Use [8] and [2] to select “Delete All Files” and then press [SET]. 3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Yes” and then press [SET] to delete all files. ] (Delete). This will cause the message “There are no files.” to appear. Snapshot Shooting Precautions Operation • Never open the battery cover while the back lamp is flashing green.
Snapshot Tutorial Using the Control Panel The Control Panel can be used to configure camera settings. 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. • You can also display the control panel by pressing [2]. [8] [2] [4] [6] Available settings Control Panel [SET] 2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Use [8] and [2] to select the setting you want to change. This will select one of the Control Panel icons and display its settings.
NOTE • No icon is displayed for any Control Panel option (page 9) that is set to its initial default (reset) setting. An icon will appear only if you change the setting of the corresponding Control Panel option. The following are the initial defaults for Control Panel options. – Flash: Auto Flash – Self-timer: Off – Make-up: Off – Lighting: Off • You also can configure settings other than those listed above (page 50). Changing the Image Size (Size) .
. To select the snapshot image size 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2. Use [8] and [2] to select the second Control Panel option from the top (Snapshot Image Size). 3. Use [4] and [6] to select an image size and then press [SET].
. Specifying Movie Image Quality Movie image quality is a standard that determines the detail, smoothness, and clarity of a movie during playback. Shooting with the high-quality (HD) setting will result in better image quality, but it also shortens the amount of time you can shoot. 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2. Use [8] and [2] to select the third Control Panel option from the top (Movie Image Quality). 3. Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
Using Flash (Flash) 1. In the REC mode, press [2] ( 2. Use [4] and [6] to select the flash setting you want and then press [SET]. ) once. • If there are no indicators on the monitor screen, you can cycle through the flash modes by pressing [2] ( ). You can turn display information on or off by pressing [8] (DISP) (page 11). Setting > Auto Flash REC Screen Icon Display None Flash [2] ( ) Description Flash fires automatically in accordance with exposure (amount of light and brightness) conditions.
IMPORTANT! • Foreign matter on the flash window can react with the light of the flash, producing some smoke and abnormal odor. Though this does not indicate malfunction, oil from your fingers and other foreign matter when left on the flash window can become difficult to clean off later. Because of this, you should make it a regular habit to wipe the window clean regularly with a soft, dry cloth. NOTE • Take care so your fingers and the strap do not block the flash.
Using the Self-timer (Self-timer) With the Self-timer, pressing the shutter button starts a timer. The shutter is released and the image is shot after a fixed amount of time. 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2. Use [8] and [2] to select the fifth Control Panel option from the top (Self-timer). 3. Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
Recording Beautiful Portraits (Make-up) Make-up smoothes the skin texture of the subject and softens facial shadows caused by harsh sunlight for better looking portraits. 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2. Use [8] and [2] to select the fourth control panel option from the bottom (Make-up). 3. Use [4] and [6] to select “Make-up: On” and then press [SET]. Setting REC Screen Icon Display ± On ½ Off 4. Description Make-up function enabled. None Make-up function disabled.
3. Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. Setting REC Screen Icon Display Performs brightness correction. When this option is selected, it takes longer for the image to be stored after the shutter button is pressed. Ï On Ì Off Description None Does not perform brightness correction. NOTE • Lighting is disabled during movie recording.
NOTE • The higher the digital zoom factor, the coarser the recorded image. Note that the camera also has a function that lets you record using digital zoom without image deterioration (page 41). • Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against image blur due to camera movement when shooting with telephoto. • Performing a zoom operation changes the lens aperture. • Digital zoom only is available during movie recording.
• The image deterioration point depends on the image size (page 32). 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 “10M” and smaller. The range in which you can use digital zoom without image deterioration is indicated on the display. The deterioration point depends on the image size.
Recording Movie Images and Audio To record a movie 1. Configure the quality setting for the movie (page 34). The length of the movie you can record will depend on the quality setting you select. 2. In the REC mode, point the camera at the subject and then press [0] (Movie). Remaining recording time (page 123) [0] (Movie) This will start recording and display Y on the monitor screen. Movie recording includes monaural audio.
NOTE • Spending a long time using movie recording will cause the camera to become slightly warm to the touch. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction. • The camera also records audio. Note the following points when shooting a movie. – Take care that the microphone is not blocked by your fingers, etc. – Good recording results are not possible when the camera is Microphone too far away from what you are trying to record.
Recording and Playing back Audio Only (Voice Recording) Voice Recording lets you record audio only, without a snapshot or movie. • For information about Voice Recording capacities, see page 123. . Recording audio only 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2. Use [8] and [2] to select the bottom Control Panel option (BS) and then press [SET] (page 31). 3. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the “Voice Recording” scene and then press [SET]. This causes ` to appear on the monitor screen. 4.
. To play back an audio recording 1. In the PLAY mode, use [4] and [6] to display the Voice Recording file you want to play. ` is displayed in place of an image for a Voice Recording file. 2. Press [0] (Movie) to start playback. Voice Recording Playback Controls Fast forward/fast reverse [4] [6] Play/pause [SET] Jump to marker While playback is paused, press [4] or [6] to jump to the next marker and then press [SET] to resume playback.
Using BEST SHOT BEST SHOT provides you with a collection of sample “scenes” that show a variety of different types of shooting conditions. When you need to change the setup of the camera, simply find the scene that matches what you are trying to achieve, and the camera sets up for it automatically. This helps to minimize the chance of ruined images due to poor exposure and shutter speed settings. .
4. Press [SET] to configure the camera with the settings for the currently selected scene. This returns to the REC mode. • The settings of the scene you selected remain in effect until you select a different scene. • To select a different BEST SHOT scene, repeat the above procedure from step 1. 5. Press the shutter button (if you are shooting a snapshot) or [0] (Movie) (if you are shooting a movie).
. BEST SHOT Precautions • Some BEST SHOT scenes cannot be used while recording a movie. • “For YouTube” scene cannot be used while shooting a snapshot. • The “Voice Recording” scene cannot be used while shooting a snapshot or recording a movie. • Some scenes like “Night Scene” and “Fireworks” results in a slow shutter speed setting.
Recording a Self-portrait With this feature, you can shoot your own self-portrait simply by pointing the camera at your face. BEST SHOT has two self-portrait scenes from which to choose. • Self-portrait (1 person): Shoots when the face of at least one person, including you, is detected. • Self-portrait (2 people) : Shoots when the faces of at least two people, including you, are detected. 1. On the BEST SHOT scene menu, select “Self-portrait (1 person)” or “Self-portrait (2 people)”. 2.
Advanced Settings The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings. • REC mode menu contents and operations are different from those in the PLAY mode. This section explains operations using the REC menu screen. See page 69 for information about PLAY menu screen operations. Using On-screen Menus . Example REC Menu Screen Operation [8] [2] [4] [6] 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2.
NOTE • [ ] (Delete) provides a helpful way to navigate around tabs and menus. – Pressing [ ] (Delete) while a tab is selected will display the viewfinder screen. – Pressing [ ] (Delete) while menu item or setting is selected will “back step” in the following sequence: Settings * Menu items * Tab. • Depending on the recording mode, some of the items on the menu that appears may not be usable. . REC Menu Operations in This Manual REC menu operations are represented in this manual as shown below.
REC Mode Settings (REC) Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * “REC” Tab * Focus • Auto Focus is the only focus mode available while face detection is enabled. To select another focus mode, first turn off face detection (page 56). Settings Q Auto Focus REC Screen Icon Display None Approximate Focus Range*1 Focus Mode Type of Shot General recording Snapshot Automatic Movies Fixed focal point Snapshot Movies 10 cm to 9 (infinity) (3.
To focus with manual focus 1. On the monitor screen, compose the image so the subject you want to focus on is within the yellow boundary. 2. Watching the image on the monitor screen use [4] and [6] to adjust focus. • At this time the image that is within the boundary will enlarge and fill the monitor screen, which aids in focusing. If you do not perform any operation for two seconds while the enlarged image is displayed, the screen in step 1 will re-appear.
2. Keeping the shutter button half-pressed (which maintains the focus setting), move the camera to compose the image. 3. When you are ready to shoot the image, press the shutter button the rest of the way down. NOTE • Focus lock also locks exposure (AE). Changing the Focus Frame Shape (Focus Frame) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * “REC” Tab * Focus Frame You can use this procedure to select from among five different shapes, including a heart shape, for the focus frame.
Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * “REC” Tab * AF Area U Spot This mode takes readings of a small area in the center of the image. This setting works well with focus lock (page 53). I Multi When you half-press the shutter button while this setting selected, the camera will select the optimum Auto Focus area from among nine possible areas. The focus frame of the area where the camera focuses will be displayed in green.
Using Face Detection (Face Detection) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * “REC” Tab * Face Detection When shooting people, the face detection feature detects the faces of up to ten individuals and adjusts focus and brightness accordingly. 1. Use [8] and [2] to select “On” and then press [SET]. 2. Point the camera at the subject(s). The camera will detect human faces and display a frame around each one. 3. Half-press the shutter button.
Using Continuous Shutter (CS) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * “REC” Tab * CS While Continuous Shutter is turned on, images are continually recorded until memory becomes full, as long as you keep the shutter button depressed. Releasing the shutter button stops shooting. NOTE • With continuous shutter, exposure and focus for the first image are applied for successive images as well. • Continuous shutter cannot be used in combination with any of the following.
Reducing the Effects of Camera and Subject Movement (Anti Shake) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * “REC” Tab * Anti Shake You can turn on the camera’s Anti Shake feature to reduce image blur due to subject movement or camera movement when shooting a moving subject using telephoto, when shooting a fast-moving subject, or when shooting under dim lighting conditions. Setting REC Screen Icon Display Minimizes the effects of hand and subject movement.
Assigning Functions to the [4] and [6] Keys (L/R Key) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * “REC” Tab * L/R Key You can assign one of the four functions listed below to the [4] and [6] keys. Setting [4]/[6] key operation EV Shift Adjusts the EV shift value (page 61). White Balance Changes the white balance setting (page 62). ISO Changes the ISO Sensitivity setting (page 64). Self-timer* Sets the self-timer time (page 37). Off Cancels [4] and [6] key assignments.
Using Icon Help (Icon Help) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * “REC” Tab * Icon Help While Icon Help is turned on, a textual description will appear on the display for certain icons when you switch between REC functions.
Image Quality Settings (Quality) Specifying Snapshot Image Quality (T Quality (Snapshot)) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * “Quality” Tab * T Quality (Snapshot) Setting REC Screen Icon Description Display Fine Gives image quality priority. Normal Normal • 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.
2. Press [SET]. This applies the exposure compensation value. The exposure compensation value you set remains in effect until you change it or turn off the camera (which causes it to revert to “0.0”). NOTE • When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation.
Setting Manual REC Screen Icon Display Description For configuring the camera manually to suit a particular light source Blank white paper 1 Select “Manual”. 2 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. 3 Press [SET]. The white balance setting is retained even if you turn off the camera.
Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * “Quality” Tab * ISO ISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light. Setting Auto REC Screen Description Icon Display None ISO 64 Adjusts sensitivity automatically according to conditions. Lower sensitivity Slow shutter speed Less noise Fast shutter speed (Set for shooting in dimly lit areas.
Viewing Snapshots and Movies Viewing Snapshots See page 28 for the procedure for viewing snapshots. Viewing a Movie 1. Press [p] (PLAY) and then use [4] and [6] to display the movie you want to view. 2. Press [0] (Movie) to start playback. Movie icon: » Recording time Image quality Movie Playback Controls Fast forward/ fast reverse [4] [6] • Each press of either button increases the speed of the fast forward or fast reverse operation. • To return to normal playback speed, press [SET].
Zooming an On-screen Image 1. In the PLAY mode, use [4] and [6] to scroll through the images until the one you want is displayed. 2. Press the z zoom button to zoom the display image. You can use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to scroll the zoomed image on the monitor screen. Press the w zoom button to unzoom the display image. – When monitor screen contents are turned on, a graphic in the lower right corner of the screen shows what part of the zoomed image is currently displayed.
Viewing Snapshots and Movies on a TV Screen 1. Use an optionally available AV cable (EMC-7A) to connect it to the TV. White Yellow TV Video Audio AV cable AUDIO IN jacks (white) [USB/AV] port VIDEO IN jack (yellow) • For details about connecting to the camera and precautions when connecting, see page 15. 2. Turn on the TV and select its video input mode. If the TV has more than one video input, select the one where the camera is connected. 3. Press [p] (PLAY).
Recording Camera Images to a DVD Recorder or Video Deck Use one of the following methods to connect the camera to the recording device using an optionally available AV cable (EMC-7A). – DVD recorder or video deck: Connect to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN terminals. – Camera: USB/AV port You can play a slideshow of snapshots and movies on the camera and record it on a DVD or video tape. When recording images to an external device, use [8] (DISP) to clear all indicators from the monitor screen (page 11).
Other Playback Functions (PLAY) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other playback operations. Using the PLAY Panel Pressing [SET] in the PLAY mode will display the PLAY Panel. . Example PLAY Panel Operation 1. In the PLAY mode, press [SET]. The PLAY Panel will appear along the right side of the monitor screen. 2. 3. Use [8] and [2] to select the PLAY Panel item you want, and then press [SET].
à Menu Displays the PLAY menu. You can perform the following operations on the PLAY menu. Tabs 1Use [4] and [6] to select the tab where the menu item you want to configure is located. 2Use [8] and [2] to select the menu item you want, and then press [6]. 3Use [8] and [2] to change the setting of the selected menu item. 4Press [SET] to apply the setting. Selected menu item NOTE • Pressing [ ] (Delete) performs one of the following operations.
Playing a Slideshow on the Camera (Slideshow) 1. In the PLAY mode, press [SET]. 2. Use [8] and [2] to select the third PLAY Panel item from the bottom (Slideshow) and then press [SET] (page 69). Start Starts the slideshow. Time Time from the start to the end of the slideshow 1 to 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes Interval Amount of time each image remains displayed Use [4] and [6] to select a value from 1 to 30 seconds, or “MAX”.
Rotating an Image (Rotation) 1. In the PLAY mode, display the snapshot you want to rotate. 2. Press [SET]. 3. Use [8] and [2] to select the second PLAY Panel item from the bottom (Rotation) and then press [SET] (page 69). 4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Rotation” and then press [SET]. Each press of [SET] will rotate the displayed image 90 degrees left. 5. When the displayed image is at the orientation you want, press [ ] (Delete).
Protecting a File Against Deletion (Protect) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * [SET] * MENU * “PLAY” Tab * Protect Protects specific files. 1Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the files until the one you want to protect is displayed. 2Use [8] and [2] to select “On” and then press [SET]. An image that is protected is indicated by the › icon. 3To protect other files, repeat steps 1 and 2. To exit the protect operation, press [ ] (Delete). To unprotect a file, select “Off” instead of “On” in step 2 above.
Cropping a Snapshot (Trimming) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [SET] * MENU * “PLAY” Tab * Trimming You can crop a snapshot to trim parts you do not need, and save the result in a separate file. The original snapshot is also retained. Zoom factor Represents snapshot area Use the zoom button to zoom the image to the size you want, use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to display the portion of the image you want to cut out, and then press [SET].
2. Press [SET] again to stop audio recording. • Take care that you do not block the camera’s microphone with your fingers while recording. • Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far away from what you are trying to record. • Your camera supports the following audio data formats. – Audio Format: WAVE/IMA-ADPCM (WAV extension) • You cannot add audio to an image that is protected. • To delete audio, perform the following operation: Dubbing * Delete * [SET] * [ ] (Delete).
Copying Files (Copy) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * [SET] * MENU * “PLAY” Tab * Copy Files can be copied from the camera’s built-in memory to a memory card or from a memory card to built-in memory. Built-in * Card Copies all files from built-in camera memory to a memory card. This option copies all the files in built-in camera memory. It cannot be used to copy a single file. Card * Built-in Copies a single file on the memory card to camera built-in camera memory.
Printing Printing Snapshots Professional Print Service* You can take a memory card that contains the images you want to print to a professional print service and have them printed. Printing on a Home Printer* You can use a printer equipped with a memory card slot to print images directly from a memory card. For details, see the user documentation that comes with your printer. Printing with a Computer After transferring the images to your computer, use commercially available software to print.
. Configuring DPOF Settings Individually for Each Image Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [SET] * MENU * “PLAY” Tab * DPOF Printing * Select images 1. Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the files until the image you want to print is displayed. 2. Use [8] and [2] to specify the number of copies. You can specify a value up to 99. Specify 00 if you do not want to print the image. • If you want to include the date in the images, press [0] (Movie) so “On” is shown for date stamping.
. Date Stamping You can use one of the following three methods to include the recording date in the printout of an image. Configuring camera settings Configure DPOF settings (page 77). You can turn date stamping on and off each time you print. You can configure settings so some images include the date stamp and some don’t. Configure the Camera’s Time Stamp setting (page 96). • The camera’s Time Stamp setting imprints the date into a snapshot when you shoot it, so the date is always included when you print.
Using the Camera with a Computer Things you can do using a computer... You can perform the operations described below while the camera is connected to a computer. Save images to a computer and view them there • Save images and view them manually (USB connection) (pages 82, 86). • Transfer images to a computer automatically over a wireless LAN for viewing (Eye-Fi) (page 88). Play back and edit movies • You can play back movies (pages 84, 87).
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer Install the required software in accordance with the version of Windows you are running and what you want to do. When you want Operating to do this: System Version See page: Install this software: Save images to a computer and view them there manually Windows 7, Windows Vista, Installation not required. Windows XP (SP3) Play movies Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP (SP3) Transfer images to the camera Photo Transport 1.
. Precautions for Windows Users • The software requires Administrator privileges to run. • Operation on a self-made computer is not supported. • Operation may not be possible under certain computer environments. Viewing and Storing Images on a Computer You can connect the camera to your computer in order to view and store images (snapshot and movie files). Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files that are in the camera’s built-in memory or on its memory card.
4. Double-click “Removable Disk”. • Your computer recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or built-in memory if there is no card) as a removable disk. 5. Right-click the “DCIM” folder. 6. On the shortcut menu that appears, click “Copy”. 7. Windows 7, Windows Vista users: Click “Start” and then “Documents”. Windows XP users: Click “Start” and then “My Documents”.
. To view images you copied to your computer 1. Double-click the copied “DCIM” folder to open it. 2. Double-click the folder that contains the images you want to view. 3. Double-click the image file you want to view. • For information about file names, see “Memory Folder Structure” on page 91. • An image that was rotated on the camera will be displayed on your computer screen in its original (unrotated) orientation.
. Movie Playback Precautions • Be sure to move the movie data to the hard disk of your computer before trying to play it. Proper movie playback may not be possible for data accessed over a network, from a memory card, etc. • Proper movie playback may not be possible on some computers. If you experience problems, try the following. – Try recording movies with a quality setting of “STD”. – Try upgrading Windows Media Player to the latest version.
Connecting the Camera to Your Computer and Saving Files Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files that are in the camera’s built-in memory or on its memory card. 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.
4. Drag the “DCIM” folder to the folder to which you want to copy it. 5. After the copy operation is complete, drag the drive icon to Trash. 6. On the camera, press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the camera. After checking to make sure that the back lamp is unlit or lit red, disconnect the USB cable. . To view copied images 1. Double-click the camera’s drive icon. 2. Double-click the “DCIM” folder to open it. 3. Double-click the folder that contains the images you want to view. 4.
. Movie Playback Precautions Proper movie playback may not be possible on some Macintosh models. If you experience problems, try the following. – Change the movie image quality setting to “STD”. – Upgrade to the latest version of QuickTime. – Shut down other applications that are running. Even if proper playback is not possible on your Macintosh, you can use an optionally available AV cable (EMC-7A) to connect to the video input terminal of a TV or Macintosh and play back movies that way.
IMPORTANT! • Recorded images are transferred over wireless LAN. Do not use the Eye-Fi card or turn off Eye-Fi card communication (page 93) when on an aircraft or in any other location where use of wireless communication is limited or prohibited. • Loading an Eye-Fi card will cause the Eye-Fi indicator to appear on the monitor screen. Its transparent or not transparent appearance indicates the communication status as shown below. Transparent Access point cannot be found or no transferable image data exists.
Files and Folders The camera creates a file and saves it each time you shoot a snapshot, record a movie, or perform any other operation that stores data. Files are grouped by storing them in folders. Each file and folder has its own unique name. • For details about how folders are organized in memory, see “Memory Folder Structure” (page 91). Name and Maximum Number Allowed Example Each folder can contain up to 9999 files named CIMG0001 through CIMG9999.
Memory Card Data The camera stores images you shoot in accordance with the Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF). . About DCF The following operations are supported for DCF-compliant images. Note, however, that CASIO makes no performance guarantees concerning these operations. • Transferring this camera’s DCF-compliant images to another manufacturer’s camera and view them. • Printing this camera’s DCF-compliant images on another manufacturer’s printer.
. Supported Image Files • Image files shot with this camera • DCF-compliant image files This camera may not be able to display an image, even if it is DCF-compliant. When displaying an image recorded on another camera, it may take a long time for the image to appear on this camera’s monitor screen. . Built-in Memory and Memory Card Data Handling Precautions • Whenever copying memory contents to your computer, you should copy the DCIM folder and all of its contents.
Other Settings (Set Up) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other operations in both the REC mode and PLAY mode. See the following for more information. – REC Menu (page 50) – PLAY Menu (page 69) Turning off Eye-Fi Card Communication (Eye-Fi) Procedure [SET] * MENU * “Set Up” Tab * Eye-Fi Select “Off” to disable Eye-Fi card communication (page 88).
Configuring a Startup Image (Startup) Procedure [SET] * MENU * “Set Up” Tab * Startup Display the image you want to use as your startup image and then select “On”. • The startup image does not appear when you turn on the camera by pressing [p] (PLAY). • You can specify a snapshot you recorded as the startup image, or you can use the special startup image provided in the camera’s built-in memory. • If you select an audio snapshot as the startup image, the audio will not play at startup.
Configuring World Time Settings (World Time) Procedure [SET] * MENU * “Set Up” Tab * World Time You can use the World Time screen to view the current time in a zone that is different from your Home City when you go on a trip, etc. World Time displays the current time in 162 cities in 32 time zones around the globe. 1. Use [8] and [2] to select “Destination” and then press [6]. • To change the geographic area and city for the time where you normally use the camera, select “Home”. 2.
Time Stamping Snapshots (Timestamp) Procedure [SET] * MENU * “Set Up” Tab * Timestamp You can configure the camera to stamp the recording date only, or date and time in the lower right corner of each snapshot. • Once date and time information is stamped into a snapshot, it cannot be edited or deleted. Example: July, 10, 2015, 1:25 p.m.
Specifying the Date Style (Date Style) Procedure [SET] * MENU * “Set Up” Tab * Date Style You can select from among three different styles for the date. Example: July, 10, 2015 YY/MM/DD 15/7/10 DD/MM/YY 10/7/15 MM/DD/YY 7/10/15 Specifying the Display Language (Language) Procedure [SET] * MENU * “Set Up” Tab * Language . Specify the display language you want. 1 Select the tab on the right. 2 Select “Language”. 3 Select the language you want.
Configuring Auto Power Settings (Auto Power Off) Procedure [SET] * MENU * “Set Up” Tab * Auto Power Off Auto Power Off turns off the camera whenever no camera operation is performed for a preset amount of time. Trigger Time Settings: 1 min, 2 min, 5 min (The trigger time is always 5 minutes in the PLAY mode.) • Auto Power Off is disabled under any of the following conditions.
Disabling File Deletion (Ü Disabled) Procedure [SET] * MENU * “Set Up” Tab * Ü Disabled The camera will not start the image delete operation when you press [ ] (Delete) while “Ü Disabled” is turned on. You can protect against accidental deletion of images by selecting “On” for “Ü Disabled”. • Performing a format operation (page 100) will cause all images to be deleted, even if file deletion is disabled (“On” selected for “Ü Disabled”) for some images.
Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card (Format) Procedure [SET] * MENU * “Set Up” Tab * Format If a memory card is loaded in the camera, this operation will format the memory card. It will format built-in memory if no memory card is loaded. • The format operation will delete all contents on the memory card or in built-in memory. It cannot be undone. Make sure you do not need any data currently on the card or in built-in memory before you format it.
Appendix Safety Precautions *WARNING This indication stipulates matters that have the risk of causing death or serious injury if the product is operated incorrectly while ignoring this indication. *CAUTION This indication stipulates matters that have the risk of causing injury as well as matters for which there is the likelihood of occurrence of physical damage only if the product is operated incorrectly while ignoring this indication.
*WARNING . Flash and Other Light Emitting Functions • Never use light emitting functions in areas where there is the chance of flammable or explosive gas being present. Such conditions create the risk of fire and explosion. • Never fire the flash or use light emitting functions pointed in the direction of a person operating a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driver’s vision and create the risk of accident. # - .
*WARNING . Water and Foreign Matter % • 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.
*WARNING . Rechargeable Battery + % + • To charge the battery, use only the method specifically described in this manual. Attempting to charge the battery by an unauthorized means creates the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion. • Do not expose or immerse the battery in fresh water or salt water. Doing so can damage the battery, and cause deterioration of its performance and loss of service life. • The battery is intended for use with a CASIO Digital Camera only.
*CAUTION . USB-AC Adapter and Power Cord • Misuse of the USB-AC adapter or power cord creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure you observe the following precautions. – Never cover the USB-AC adapter or power cord with a quilt, blanket, or other cover while it is in use, and do not use it near a heater. Doing so can interfere with heat radiation and cause the area around them to become hot. – When unplugging from the wall outlet, never pull on the power cord. Grasp the power plug and pull.
*CAUTION . Connections • Never plug any devices that are not specified for use with this camera into connectors. Connecting a non-specified device creates the risk of fire and electric shock. . Unstable Locations • Never place the camera on an unstable surface, on a high shelf, etc. Doing so can cause the camera to fall, creating the risk of personal injury. - . Locations To Be Avoided • Never leave the camera in any of the following types of locations.
*CAUTION . Memory Protection • Whenever replacing the battery, be sure to follow the correct procedure as described in the documentation that comes with the camera. Incorrectly replacing the battery can result in corruption or loss of data in camera memory. . Flash and Other Light Emitting Functions • Never fire the flash or use light emitting functions pointed in the direction of and too close to a person’s face. Doing so creates the risk of loss of eyesight.
Precautions During Use . Data Error Precautions Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in camera memory.
. Lens • Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction. • You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain types of images, such as a slight bend in lines that should be straight. This is due to the characteristics of lenses, and does not indicate malfunction of the camera. . Caring for your camera • Never touch the lens or flash window with your fingers.
. Copyrights Except for your own personal enjoyment, unauthorized use of snapshots or movies of images whose rights belong to others, without the permission of the right holder, is forbidden by copyright laws. In some cases, shooting of public performances, shows, exhibitions, etc. may be restricted entirely, even if it is for your own personal enjoyment.
Power Supply Charging . If the camera’s back lamp starts flashing red... • Ambient temperature or the temperature of the battery may be either too high or too low. Disconnect the USB cable and wait until temperature is within the allowable charging range before trying again. • Battery contacts may be dirty. Wipe them with a dry cloth. • Try connecting to a different computer USB port. Depending on the setup of your computer, you may not be able to charge the camera’s battery over a USB connection.
Using the Camera in another Country . Precautions during Use • The bundled USB-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 USB-AC adaptor along on a trip, check with travel agent about the power supply requirements in your destination(s).
. Memory Card Handling Precautions • Certain types of memory cards can slow down processing speed. Whenever possible use an Ultra High-Speed Type memory card. Note, however, that not all operations can be guaranteed even if an Ultra High-Speed Type memory card is used. Certain movie quality settings can result in too much time being required to record data, which can result in breaks in the image and/or audio during playback. If this happens, the » and Y will flash on the monitor screen.
“Set Up” Tab Eye-Fi On Date Style – Language – Sleep 1 min Sounds Startup: Sound 1 / Half Shutter: Sound 1 / Shutter: Sound 1 / Operation: Sound 1 / = Operation: ...//// / = Play: ...//// Auto Power Off 2 min REC Off Ü Disabled Off Startup Off Video Out – File No. Continue Format – World Time – Reset – Timestamp Off Adjust – .
When things don’t go right... Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action Power Supply Power does not turn on. 1)The battery may not be loaded correctly (page 13). 2)The battery may be dead. Charge the battery (page 14). 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-80 rechargeable lithium ion battery. The camera suddenly powers down.
Problem Possible Cause and Recommended 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 35). 2)If the battery is dead, charge it (page 14).
Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action A recorded image was not saved. 1)Camera power may have been turned off before the save operation was complete, which will result in the image not being saved. If the battery indicator shows , charge the battery as soon as possible (page 17). 2)You may have removed the memory card from the camera before the save operation was complete, which will result in the image not being saved. Do not remove the memory card before the save operation is complete.
Problem Possible Cause and Recommended 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 Cause and Recommended Action Language selection 1)You did not configure initial settings after purchasing the screen appears camera or the camera may have been left with a dead when the camera is battery. Check the camera setup (pages 18, 97). turned on. 2)There may be a problem with the camera’s memory data. If this is the case, perform the reset operation to initialize the camera’s setup (page 100). After that, configure each setting.
Display Messages ALERT 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. Battery is low. Battery power is low. There is something wrong with the memory card. Turn off the camera, remove the memory card and then reload it into the camera. If this message re-appears when you turn the camera back on, format the memory card (page 100).
The LOCK switch of the SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card loaded in the camera is in the The card is locked. locked position. You cannot store images to or delete images from a memory card that is locked. LOCK There are no files. There are no files in built-in memory or on the memory card. This card is not formatted. The memory card loaded in the camera is not formatted. Format the memory card (page 100). This file cannot be played.
Number of Snapshots/Movie Recording Time/ Voice Recording Time Snapshot Image Size (Pixels) 16M (4608x3456) 3:2 (4608x3072) 16:9 (4608x2592) 10M (3648x2736) 5M (2560x1920) 3M (2048x1536) VGA (640x480) Quality Approximate File Size Built-in Memory*1 Recording Capacity SD Memory Card*2 Recording Capacity Fine 5.57MB 7 2791 Normal 3.71MB 11 4191 Fine 4.92MB 8 3160 Normal 3.28MB 12 4740 Fine 4.10MB 9 3792 Normal 2.75MB 14 5654 Fine 3.38MB 12 4600 Normal 2.
Movies Image Approximate Data Size/Pixels Rate (Frame Rate) (Audio) Maximum File Size HD 30.2 Megabits/ 1280x720 second (Monaural) (30 frames/second) 4GB or 29 minutes STD 10.6 Megabits/ 640x480 second (Monaural) (30 frames/second) Built-in Memory*1 Recording Capacity Maximum Continuous Recording File Size of Recording 1-minute Time with Time per SD Memory Movie Movie*3 2 Card* 9 seconds*4 1 hour 5 minutes 23 seconds 226.3MB 17 minutes 9 seconds 28 seconds 3 hours 6 minutes 34 seconds 79.
Specifications File Format Snapshots: JPEG (Exif Version 2.3); DCF 2.0 standard; DPOF compliant Movies: Motion JPEG AVI, IMA-ADPCM audio (monaural) Audio (Voice Recording): WAV (monaural) Recording Media Built-in Memory (Image Storage Area: 41.0MB) SD/SDHC/SDXC Recorded Image Sizes Snapshot: 16M (4608x3456), 3:2 (4608x3072), 16:9 (4608x2592), 10M (3648x2736), 5M (2560x1920), 3M (2048x1536), VGA (640x480) Movies: HD (1280x720), STD (640x480) Effective Pixels 16.
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Shade, Day White Fluorescent, Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, Manual WB Sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity) Snapshots: Auto, ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600 equivalent Movies: Auto Flash Modes Auto, Off, On, Red-eye reduction Flash Range (ISO Sensitivity: Auto) Wide Angle: 0.4 m to 2.5 m (1.3' to 8.2') Telephoto: 0.8 m to 1.2 m (2.6' to 3.9') • Range is affected by optical zoom.
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.
. Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-80) Rated Voltage 3.7 V Rated Capacitance 700 mAh Operating Temperature Requirements 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Dimensions 31.4 (W) x 39.5 (H) x 5.9 (D) mm (1.24" (W) x 1.56" (H) x 0.23" (D)) Weight Approximately 15 g (0.53 oz) . USB-AC adaptor (AD-C53U) Input Power 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 100 mA Output Power 5.0 V DC, 650 mA Operating Temperature Requirements 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F) Dimensions 53 (W) x 21 (H) x 45 (D) mm (2.1" (W) x 0.83" (H) x1.
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