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.
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. * The shape of the power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.
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Contents Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Read this first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Using this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Camera Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
❚❙ Using the Setup Menu 63 Setting Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Power Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting LCD Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Date & Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using this Manual Symbols used in this manual are explained below. NOTE • This indicates useful information when using your camera. IMPORTANT! • This indicates important message that should be read before using the function. System Requirements In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the following system requirements. For Windows: • • • • • • • Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Processor: Pentium D 3.
Camera Views Front View 1 Flash 2 Self-timer LED 3 Lens 4 Microphone 1 2 3 4 Back View 5 LCD monitor 6 LED indicator 7 Movie button Menu button 7 8 OK button/4-way navigation 9 6 8 control (8, 2, 4, 6) Playback button 9 bkFunction/Delete button bl 5 bl bk Top View bmZoom dial bnShutter button boON/OFF button bm bn bo 7
Bottom View bp bpBattery/Memory card bq br compartment bqSpeaker brTripod screw hole Left/Right View bsUSB/AV port btStrap ring bs bt Camera Control Your camera is equipped with different buttons/dial for ease of use. Control Description ON/OFF button Press the ON/OFF button to turn the power on/off. Shutter button Press to capture an image. Zoom dial In Still image record mode, rotate the zoom dial counterclockwise to zoom out, clockwise to zoom in.
Navigation Control The 4-way Navigation Control and the OK button allow you to access the various menus available from the On Screen Display (OSD). You can configure a wide range of settings to ensure maximum results from your images and videos. Further functions of these buttons are as follows. 1 2 4 3 No.
Button Description Flash/Down 1)In Record mode, press to scroll through the flash mode options. (Auto flash, Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync and Forced Off) 2)In Menu, press to navigate through the menu and submenu selections. Continuous Shooting/Right 1)Press to scroll through Continuous Shooting options. (Off, Burst, Speedy Burst and AEB) 2)In Playback mode, press to view the next image or video clip. 3)In playback movie mode, press to forward video playback.
Getting Started Attach the Camera Strap 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. Inserting the Battery 1. Make sure the power is off before inserting the battery. 2.
4. Close and lock the battery/memory card compartment. To replace the battery 1. Unlock and open the battery/ memory card compartment. With the LCD monitor side of the camera facing upwards, slide the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration. After the battery pops out, pull it the rest of the way out of the camera. 2. Insert a new battery.
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).
LED indicator Operation LED indicator Indicator Status Description Flashing green Charging Flashing green, fast Charging problem (page 82) Off Charging complete . To charge using a USB connection to a computer USB connection 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). If the camera is on, press ON/OFF button to turn it off before connecting it to your computer.
LED indicator Operation LED indicator Indicator Status Description Flashing green Charging Flashing green, fast Charging problem (page 82) Off Charging complete IMPORTANT! • Charging is not possible if the computer is in a rest or standby state. • A charging error can occur immediately after charging begins or some time after charging begins. A charging error is indicated by the LED indicator flashing green at high speed.
Inserting a Memory Card Expand your camera’s storage by using an SD, SDHC or SDXC memory card. . Supported Memory Cards – SD Memory Card – SDHC Memory Card – SDXC Memory Card • The above are supported memory card types as of August 2012. • This camera supports use of SD memory cards of the following types and capacities: SD memory cards up to 2GB, SDHC memory cards from 2GB up to 32GB, SDXC memory cards from 32GB up to 2TB.
To remove the memory card 1. Unlock and open the battery/memory card compartment. 2. Gently push the card until it pops out. 3. Pull out the card carefully. NOTE • Windows XP does not support SDXC cards (exFAT format). However, with Windows XP (Service Pack 3), you can download an exFAT patch update to enable support for SDXC cards. Turning the Power On and Off There are two ways to turn on the camera.
Setting the Date & Time 1. Press the 4 or 6 keys to move through the selection. 2. Press the 8 or 2 keys to change the value for the date and time. 3. Press the OK button to apply. Now, you are ready to start taking images and videos. NOTE • Holding down the 8 or 2 keys changes the values continuously. • Removing the battery from the camera too soon after configuring time and date settings for the first time can cause the settings to be reset to their factory defaults.
Using the LCD monitor The LCD monitor shows all important information regarding camera settings as well as the visual image of your image or video. The display on the LCD monitor is called the On Screen Display or OSD. LCD Monitor Layout . Still Image Record Mode Screen Layout 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 27 26 25 24 23 13 22 21 20 19 18 No. 17 16 15 14 Item Description 1 Record mode Indicates the current mode. 2 Flash Indicates flash settings.
No. Item Description 17 Aperture value Displays aperture settings. 18 Sharpness Displays sharpness settings. 19 Saturation Displays saturation settings. 20 Contrast Displays contrast settings. 21 Exposure Displays exposure settings. 22 Focus Displays the focus setting. 23 Face tracking Indicates face tracking is enabled. 24 White balance Displays white balance settings. 25 Metering Displays metering settings. 26 Quality Displays quality settings.
. Playback Mode Screen Layout The Playback mode display varies depending on the type of image being viewed. Playback mode display of still images: 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 6 No. Item Description 1 Playback mode Indicates Playback mode. 2 Protect Indicates file is protected. 3 File no./Total no. Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the storage card. 4 Battery Indicates battery level. 5 Storage media Indicates used storage memory.
Playback mode of videos: 1 2 9 3 4 5 6 7 10 8 13 No. Item 12 11 4 4 Description 1 Playback mode Indicates Playback mode. 2 Protect Indicates file is protected. 3 Video clip Indicates the file is a video. 4 Button intro Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a video file. 5 File no./Total no. Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the storage card. 6 Battery Indicates battery level. 7 Storage media Indicates used storage memory.
Recording Images and Videos Taking Images Now that you are familiar with your camera, you are now ready to take your images. Taking images with your camera is very simple. 1. Turn on the camera by pressing the ON/OFF button. 2. Frame the shot using the focus bracket on the LCD monitor. See illustration on the right. 3. Pressing the Shutter button down halfway automatically focuses and adjusts the exposure, and pressing the Shutter button down fully captures the images.
. Zoom dial 1. Rotate the dial clockwise z (right) to zoom in. 2. Rotate the dial counterclockwise w (left) to zoom out. To adjusts the digital zoom: 1. Activate digital zoom. See “Setting the Digital Zoom” on page 44. 2. Rotating the Zoom dial clockwise/counterclockwise optically zooms in/out to the maximum until it stops. 3. Release the Zoom dial.
Using Flash When taking pictures in difficult lighting conditions, use the Flash/Down button to get correct exposure. This function cannot be activated in recording videos or continuous shooting. To activate Flash: • Press the Flash/Down button on your camera repeatedly until your desired Flash mode is displayed on the LCD monitor. Flash/Down button Your camera is equipped with five flash modes. Auto flash. The flash fires automatically whenever extra lighting is needed. Red-eye reduction.
Setting the Focus Mode This function allows users to define the type focus when recording a still image. To set the Focus mode: • Press the Macro/Left button repeatedly until the desired Focus mode icon is displayed on the lower left corner of the LCD monitor. Macro/Left button Your camera supports the five focus modes. Auto Focus. With auto focus, the camera will focus on the subject automatically. Super Macro. This mode is designed for close-up photography. Pan Focus.
Setting Continuous Shooting This function allows users to set the continuous shooting mode. It’s only available in shooting still images. Press Continuous Shooting/Right button to launch the Continuous Shooting menu options, and then press the 4 or 6 key to select the desired option. Icon Continuous Shooting/ Right button Type Description Off Disable the continuous shooting function.
Using the Function Menu Press the Function/Delete button in Record mode will bring up the Function Menu with most common features for photos and movies. Press the Function/Delete button of your camera to launch the Function Menu. Press the Function/Delete button again to close the menu. • The Menu bar displays the current status of your camera settings. Only the available functions for the settings are shown as icon on the menu bar.
Photo Size The Photo size function is used to set the resolution before you capture the image. Changing the Photo Size affects the number of images that can be stored in your memory card. The higher the resolution, the more memory space is required. The table below shows the Photo Size values for still images when selecting Aspect ratio 4:3.
The table below shows the Photo Size values for still images when selecting Aspect ratio 16:9. Icon Pixel Size Printing Size Suggestion 4608 x 2592 HDTV 3264 x 1832 HDTV 2560 x 1440 HDTV 2048 x 1152 HDTV 640 x 360 E-mail The table below shows the Photo Size values for still images when selecting Aspect ratio 1:1.
EV Compensation Images can be captured with the overall scene intentionally made brighter or darker. These settings are used when a suitable brightness (exposure) cannot otherwise be obtained in circumstances where the difference in brightness between the subject and the background (the contrast) is large, or when the subject that you wish to capture is very small within the scene. Available for still images only. • This function is used only in Program mode (page 38).
Icon Item Description Custom Used when light source cannot be specified. Press the Shutter button for the camera to automatically adjust the appropriate white balance setting according to the environment. ISO This sets the sensitivity for capturing images. When the sensitivity is raised (and the ISO figure is increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear. • This function is used only in Program mode (page 38).
Color Mode The Color mode function applies different colors or tones for a more artistic effect on the still images or videos. • This function is used only in Program mode (page 38). • As you move through the selection, the preview on the LCD monitor changes synchronously. Icon Item Description Off The camera records normally. Vivid The camera captures the image with more contrast and saturation emphasizing on the bold colors. Sepia Images are captured in sepia tones.
Art Effect This function applies different art effect on the still images. When you select options by pressing the 4 or 6 key, the preview result will show on the LCD monitor. • You need to configure the settings below to use the Art Effect function. Digital Zoom: Off AF Area: Anything other than Face Tracking • This function is used only in Program mode (page 38). Icon Item Description Off Disable the art effect function. Fisheye Lens This feature captures images with fisheye lens effects.
Recording Videos You can record videos with the camera, the available recording time depends on the capacity of the memory card. Videos can be recorded until the maximum memory capacity has been reached. However, the length of a single video may be limited. 1. Turn on the camera by pressing the ON/OFF button. 2. Focus your camera on the subject that you want to take. 3. Press the Movie button to start recording. 4. To pause recording, press the 8 key. 5.
Settings of Recording Videos Press the Function/Delete button to enable video setting menu before recording a video. Movie Size Use this function to adjust the resolution and quality of video clips. The table below shows the available size and corresponding image quality settings. Icon Item Description 720p30 For watching in HDTV.* VGAp30 Better movie quality. NOTE • The options with “*” are only available when a SDHC class4 or class6 card is inserted.
Using the Record Menu If you are in Record mode, you can access the Record menu simply by pressing the Menu button on your camera. When the menu is displayed, use the 4-way navigation control and the OK button to move through menu selections and apply your desired settings. To close the menu anytime, press the Menu button again. Record Menu The Record menu allows you to change modes, and setup other capture settings. To go to Record Menu: Turn on the camera by pressing ON/OFF button. 1.
Setting the Scene Mode The following two scene modes can be selected to shoot images. 1. From the Record Menu, press the 6 or OK button to select Scene Mode. 2. Use the navigation control to move through the selection. 3. Press the OK button to save and activate the selected Scene mode. The table below shows the available Scene mode settings. Icon Item Description Auto The simplest way to shoot basic images. Settings are adjusted automatically.
Setting the Self-timer Your camera features a Self-timer which can be set in the Self-timer function in the Record menu. The Self-timer allows you to take images after a pre-defined delay. This function is only available in recording still images. The Self-timer setting is automatically set to off when you turn off the camera. To set the Self-timer 1. From the Record menu, select Self-timer. 2. Use the 8 or 2 keys to go through the selection. 3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.
Setting the AF Area AF stands for Automatic Focus. This feature determines the area on which the camera focuses. • This function is used only in Program mode (page 38). To set AF Area: 1. From the Record menu, select AF Area. 2. Use the 8 or 2 keys to go through the selection. 3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes. The table below shows the available AF area settings. Icon Item Description Face Tracking The camera automatically detects faces.
Setting Sharpness This function allows you to enhance or soften finer details of your images. To set Sharpness: 1. From the Record menu, select Sharpness. 2. Use the 8 or 2 keys to go through the selection. 3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes. The table below shows the available Sharpness settings. Icon Item Description High Sharpens the image. Normal Normal sharpness. Low Softens the image.
Setting Saturation The Saturation function lets you adjust the color saturation in your images. Use a higher saturation setting for rich colors and a lower saturation setting for more natural tones. To set Saturation: 1. From the Record menu, select Saturation. 2. Use the 8 or 2 keys to go through the selection. 3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes. The table below shows the available Saturation settings. Icon Item Description High Enhance the saturation. Normal Normal saturation.
Setting Contrast This function allows you to adjust the contrast of your images. To set Contrast: 1. From the Record menu, select Contrast. 2. Use the 8 or 2 keys to go through the selection. 3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes. Icon Item Description High Enhance the contrast. Normal Normal contrast. Low Reduce the contrast. Setting Quality The Quality sets the quality (compression) at which the image is captured.
Setting the Digital Zoom This feature controls the Digital zoom mode of your camera. Your camera enlarges an image using the optical zoom first. When the zoom scale exceeds 5x, the camera uses digital zoom. To set Digital Zoom: 1. From the Record menu, select Digital Zoom. 2. Use the 8 or 2 keys to go through the selection. 3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes. The table below shows the available Digital Zoom settings.
Setting the Date Stamp The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images. This function must be activated before the image is captured. Once date and time are stamped on an image, they can no longer be edited or deleted. Limitations of Date Stamp functions are as follows. • Available for still images only. • May slow down AEB/Burst mode when Date Stamp is enabled in AEB/Burst mode. • In vertical or rotated images, the date and time on your images still appear horizontally.
Setting Stabilizer This function allows you to prevent blurred images caused by shaking. 1. From the Record menu, select Stabilizer. 2. Use the 8 or 2 keys to go through the selection. 3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes. Continuous AF This function allows you to record video with auto focus method. 1. From the Record Menu, select Continuous AF. 2. Use the 8 or 2 keys to go through the selection. 3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.
Playback You can playback the still image and video clips on the LCD monitor. Viewing in Single Navigation The Single navigation mode displays the images one by one on the LCD monitor. To view image/video clips, follow the steps below. 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. The LCD monitor displays an image. To understand the icons and other information on the screen, please see “LCD Monitor Layout” on page 19. Still Image Video 3. Use the 4 or 6 keys to view next/previous image/video. 4.
Scroll bar Scroll bar If a scroll bar appears, it indicates that the screen can be scrolled. Thumbnail view To set calendar mode: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Rotate the Zoom dial counterclockwise (left) twice to view thumbnails in calendar mode. 3. Use the navigation control to move through the items. 4. Press the OK button to select an image and view it normally.
Zooming Images The zoom view function works with still images only. • In normal view, rotate the Zoom dial clockwise (right) repeatedly until the desired zoom view. • The 4 arrows on the LCD monitor indicate that the image is zoomed in. • You can zoom to view an image of up to 12x. • Use the navigation control to view the zoomed image. • Press the Menu button to close zoom view. Rotating an Image Each press of 8 key will rotate the displayed image 90 degrees. Only still images can be rotated.
NOTE • The play info, except the icon , will be displayed when the video is paused, during REW/FF or frame by frame modes. • Volume cannot be adjusted when paused or during REW/FF modes. Using Movie Edit When a video clip is paused, press the Function/Delete button to enter Movie Edit mode. An Edit Panel displayed in the lower left corner of the screen while the time bar and movie length display in the bottom of the screen.
Deleting an Image/Video There are two ways to delete an image/video. • Using the Function/Delete button. • Using Playback menu Delete settings. See “Delete” on page 52. Using the Function/Delete Button Use the Function/Delete button on your camera to delete an image/video clip. 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. View image/video clips in Single navigation mode. 3. Use the 4 or 6 keys to scroll the display. 4.
Playback Menu The Playback menu allows you to edit images and setup playback settings. To go to Playback Menu: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Press the Menu button to launch the Playback menu. 3. Use the 8 or 2 keys to move through the menu selections. 4. To select a menu, press 6 or the OK button. 5. Change the submenu settings using the 4-way navigation control. 6. Press the OK button to save and apply settings.
5. The next image is displayed on the LCD monitor. To delete another file, use the 4 or 6 keys to scroll through the image/video clips. Repeat steps 3 to 4. 6. To close the Delete function and go back Playback menu, select Cancel. To delete multiple files: 1. Select Multi in the Delete submenu, the images are displayed in thumbnail view on the LCD monitor. 2. Use the navigation control to move through the files. 3.
Slide Show The slide show function enables you to playback your still images automatically in order one image at a time. To view slide show: 1. From the Playback menu, select Slide Show. The slide show menu appears. 2. Set the slide show settings. 3. Select Start, then press the OK button to start the slide show. 4. During slideshow, press the OK button to pause the slide show. 5. Use the 8 or 2 keys to move through the options. Select whether to Continue or Exit the slide show. 6.
Protect Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. A protected file has a lock icon when viewed on Playback mode. To protect files: 1. From the Playback menu, select Protect. 2. The Protect submenu is displayed on the LCD monitor. Select an available setting. • Single: Select one file to lock/unlock. • Multi: Select multiple files from the thumbnail view to lock/unlock. • Lock all: Lock all files. • Unlock all: Unlock all files. To protect/unprotect a single file: 1.
To protect/unprotect multiple files: 1. Select Multi in the Protect submenu, the images are displayed in thumbnail view on the LCD monitor. 2. Use the navigation control to move through the files. 3. When the desired file is highlighted, press the OK button to mark/unmark the file clip for protection. 4. Repeat step 3 until all desired files to protect are marked. 5. Press the Menu button. A confirmation selection appears. 6. Select Yes. 7.
Color Mode The Color mode function lets you edit still images to apply different colors or tones for a more artistic effect. Edited images in this function are saved as a new file. To activate Color Mode: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Press the 4 or 6 keys to scroll and select an image to edit. 3. Press the Menu button to launch the Playback menu. 4. Select Color Mode. The Color mode submenu appears. 5. Press the 4 or 6 keys to scroll and select an option.
Art Effect The Art Effect function is only applicable to still images with different artistic effect. Edited images in this function are saved as a new file. To activate Art Effect: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Press the 4 or 6 keys to scroll and select an image to edit. 3. Press the Menu button to launch the Playback menu. 4. Select Art Effect. The Art Effect submenu appears. 5. Press the 4 or 6 keys to scroll and select an option.
Trim The Trim function allows you to trim an image to another image size. This function is only available for still images. To trim an image: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Use the 4 or 6 keys to scroll and select an image to trim. 3. Press the Menu button to launch the Playback menu. 4. Select Trim. The Trim screen layout is displayed on the LCD monitor. 5. Use the Zoom dial to change size as zoom in/out. No.
Resize Resizes a previously saved image and only resizing to a smaller size is available. To resize an image: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Use the 4 or 6 keys to scroll and select an image to resize. 3. Press the Menu button to launch the Playback menu. 4. Select Resize. The Resize submenu is displayed on the LCD monitor. 5. Select size among: 8M, 5M, 3M, and VGA. Available size settings may vary depending on original image size.
DPOF DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. You can select the images to be printed and how many prints to make with the DPOF menu in the camera and insert the memory card to the card compatible printer. When the printer starts printing, it will read the embedded information on the memory card and print the specified images. To set DPOF: 1. Press the Menu button to launch the Playback menu. 2. Select DPOF.
Radial Blur Radial Blur blurs the area around a point. To set Radial blur for an image: 1. Press the Menu button to launch the Playback menu. 2. Select Radial Blur. The menu selection appears. 3. Use the 2 or 8 keys to specify the level of blurs. Changing the level setting causes the radial blur in the image on the LCD monitor to change accordingly. 4. Press the OK button to proceed save options. 5. Available settings are as follows. • Overwrite: Save and replace the old file with a new one.
Using the Setup Menu You can access the Setup menu whether you are in Record or Playback mode. The Setup menu allows you to configure general camera settings. To go to Setup menu: 1. Press the Menu button to launch the Record/Playback menu. 2. Use the 4 or 6 keys to switch the menu tab to Setup menu. 3. Use the 2 or 8 keys to move through the menu selections. 4. To select an item, press the OK button or 6 key. 5. Change the submenu settings using the 4-way navigation control. 6.
Setting Power Save The Power Save function allows you to set an idle time after which the camera automatically sets to sleep mode to save power. After a minute of being in sleep mode, the camera eventually turns off power. This function is not available in the following instances: • Recording a video file • Playing a slide show/video file • Using the USB connector Setting LCD Save Enable the LCD Save function to automatically decrease the LCD brightness to conserve battery power.
Setting Display Mode This function controls the icon display on LCD monitor for both Record mode and Playback mode. Available settings are: On, Detailed Info, Off. If Display Mode is set to Off, the mode icon and remaining shots will be displayed for 2 seconds in following situations: • Power on the camera • Switch from Playback to Record mode • After shooting • Close the menu and back to preview Setting File Numbering This function allows you to select a method to assign file numbers to images.
Setting Memory Kit This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and data. Available settings are: • Format: Select to format currently used memory. • Copy to Card: Select to copy all files stored in the internal memory to the memory card. NOTE • If images were saved to internal memory before inserting a memory card into the camera, you can use Copy to Card function to copy all images from the internal memory to the memory card.
Making Connections You can connect your camera to: TV or computer. Connecting the Camera to a TV You can play back your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any video devices, make sure to select NTSC/PAL to match the broadcast standard of the video equipment you are going to connect to the camera. • As an AV cable, use the separately sold EMC-7A. To connect your camera to a TV: 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the TV out to match the TV’s video out format. See “Setting TV Out” on page 65. 3.
Connecting the Camera to a Computer You can transfer images and videos to your computer. 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.
. Saving the Files to Your Computer • Windows 1. Windows 7, Windows Vista users: Click “Start” and then “Computer”. Windows XP users: Click “Start” and then “My Computer”. 2. 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. 3. Right-click the “DCIM” folder. 4. On the shortcut menu that appears, click “Copy”. 5. Windows 7, Windows Vista users: Click “Start” and then “Documents”.
• Macintosh 1. Double-click the camera’s drive icon. 2. Drag the “DCIM” folder to the folder to which you want to copy it. 3. After the copy operation is complete, drag the drive icon to Trash. 4. On the camera, press the ON/OFF button to turn off the camera. After checking to make sure that the LED indicator is unlit, disconnect the USB cable. . To view images you copied to your computer • Windows 1. Double-click the copied “DCIM” folder to open it. 2.
. Minimum Computer System Requirements for Movie Playback The minimum system requirements described below are necessary to play back movies recorded with this camera on a computer. • Windows Operating System : Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP (SP3) CPU : Image Quality “HD”: Pentium 4 3.2 GHz or higher Image Quality “STD”: Pentium M 1.0 GHz or higher Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or higher Required Software: Windows Media Player, DirectX 9.0c or higher • Macintosh Operating System : Mac OS X 10.3.
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. – Removing the battery or memory card while the camera is performing some operation – Removing the battery or memory card will cause Data Error while the LED indicator is flashing green for data saving.
. 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 LED indicator starts flashing green at high speed... • 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.
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.
. Memory Folder Structure 101CASIO CIMG0001.JPG CIMG0002.AVI DCIM Folder Recording Folder Image File Movie File 102CASIO 103CASIO Recording Folder Recording Folder DCIM MISC AUTPRINT.MRK DPOF File Folder DPOF File . 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.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause and/or Action Camera does not turn on. The battery may be exhausted. Charge or replace the battery. Camera turns off automatically. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera. LCD turns dark. Press any button except the ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD. Empty battery icon is displayed on the LCD, then the camera turns off. Battery is exhausted, please replace or recharge. LCD monitor displays “No image”. There is no image file in the memory card.
Problem Cause and/or Action The lens is stuck. Do not force the lens to go back. The type of the battery used may be incorrect or the battery power level is too low. Change the battery or charge the battery before using the camera. LCD monitor Displays “Auto Shutdown”. 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.
Number of Snapshots/Movie Recording Time Snapshot (Aspect ratio 4:3) Image Size (Pixels) Image Quality 16M (4608x3456) Superfine 8M (3264x2448) Fine 5M (2560x1920) Fine 3M (2048x1536) VGA (640x480) Approximate File Size Built-in Memory*1 Recording Capacity SD Memory Card*2 Recording Capacity 6MB 5 2347 3.58MB 8 3737 Normal 2.58MB 12 5521 Superfine 3.23MB 10 4627 1.96MB 17 7252 Normal 1.34MB 25 10798 Superfine 1.95MB 17 7475 1.
Movies Image Quality/ pixels Approximate Data Rate (Frame Rate) 16:9 (720p30) 1280x720 23.0 Megabits/ second (30 frames/ second) 640 (VGAp30) 640x480 9.9 Megabits/ second (30 frames/ second) Maximum File Size 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* 5 seconds*4 1 hour 25 minutes 16 seconds 181MB 22 minutes 54 seconds 12 seconds 3 hours 22 minutes 38 seconds 75.
Specifications File Format Snapshots: JPEG (Exif Version 2.3); DCF 2.0 standard; DPOF compliant Movies: Motion JPEG AVI, PCM audio (monaural) Recording Media Built-in Memory (Image Storage Area: 37.
Aperture Value F3.2 (W) to F8.0 (W) (When used with ND filter) White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Custom Sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity) Snapshots: Auto, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600 Movies: Auto Flash Modes Auto flash, Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync, Forced Off Flash Range Wide Angle: 0.5 m to 2.5 m (1.6' to 8.2') (ISO Sensitivity: Auto) Telephoto: 0.5 m to 1.5 m (1.6' to 4.9') • 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 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F) Requirements Dimensions 53 (W) x 21 (H) x 45 (D) mm (2.1" (W) x 0.83" (H) x 1.
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