Casio EX-FH25 Bedienungsanleitung

Digital Camera Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product. • Before using it, be sure to re ad the prec autions contained in this User’s Guide. • Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future refer ence. • For the most up-to-date information abou t this product, visit the official EXILIM Website at http://www.exilim.com/ E User’s Gu[...]

2 As you unpack your camera, check to make sur e that all items shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer. Unpacking Digital c amera Alkaline batteries (4 AA-size batteries) Strap Lens cap/cap holder USB cable AV cable CD-ROM Basic Reference[...]

3 • The contents of this manual are subject to change witho ut 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 th at is questionable, erroneous, etc. • Any copying of the contents o f this User’s Guide, either in part or its entirety, is forbidden[...]

4 Contents Contents Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Read this first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 General Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

5 Contents ❚ Using Normal S peed Continuous Shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 ❚ Using High S peed CS an d Prereco rd CS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 ❚ S pecifying the Metho d for Savin g Continuous Shutter Ima ges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 ❚ Continuous Shutter Prec [...]

6 Contents ❚ Assigning Fu nctions to the [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (L/R Key) . . . 99 ❚ Shooting with Quick Shu tter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Quick Shutter) . . . 99 ❚ T urning on Ima ge Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Review) . . 100 ❚ Displaying the O[...]

7 Contents Using DPOF to S pecify Images to be Printed and the Number of Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 ❚❙ Using the Camera with a Computer 131 Things you can do using a computer ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Using the Camera with a Windows Computer . . . [...]

8 Contents ❚❙ Configuring Monitor Screen Settings 158 T urning Display Information On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Info) . 158 Selecting Monitor Screen and Viewfinder Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Using the On-screen Histogram to Check Exposure . . . . . . (+Histogram) . 158 ❚ How to Use th e Histo[...]

9 The numbers in parentheses indicate t he pages w here each item is explained. . Camera General Guide 1 Shutter button (page 26) 2 [ON/OFF] (Power) (page 24) 3 Front lamp (pages 94, 95) 4 Mode dial (pages 26, 33, 56, 65) 5 Speaker 6 Microphone (page 66) 7 Flash (page 46) 8 Strap ring (page 16) 9 ð (Flash up) button (page 46) bk Terminal cover (pa[...]

10 dm dn do dl Bottom dl Battery compartment (pages 17, 167) dm Tripod hole Use this hole when attaching to a tripod. dn Lock (page 17) do Battery cover (pages 17, 167)[...]

11 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. . S[...]

12 . Movie Recording . Snapshot Viewing 1 Recording mode (page 65) 2 Record: Off (page 72) 3 Remaining movie memory capacity (page 65) 4 Movie quality (HD /STD movie) (pages 65, 6 7)/ Recording speed (high speed movie) (page 68) 5 Current movie fps indicator (page 68) 6 Optical zoom (page 72) 7 Prerecord Movie (page 69) 8 YouTube (page 71) 1 File t[...]

13 . Movie Playback . CS Image Viewing 1 File type 2 Protect indicator (page 119) 3 Folder name/file name (page 145) 4 Movie recording time (page 104) 5 Movie quality/speed (pages 65, 68) 6 Prerecord (Movie) (page 69) 7 YouTube (page 71) 8 Date/time (page 48) 9 Battery level indicator (page 18) 1 Current image number/number of images in the group ([...]

14 Quick Start Basics Quick Start Basics What is a digital camera? Delete A digital camera stores images on a me mory card, so you can record and delete them a countless number of times. Play Record You can use the images you r ecord in a variety of different ways. Store images on your computer. Print i mages. Attach imag es to e-ma il.[...]

15 Quick Start Basics Your CASIO camera is packed with a powerful se lection of features and functions to make recording of digital images easier , in cluding the following three main functio ns. What you can do with your CASIO came ra See page 68 for more information. See page 67 for more information. See page 58 for more information. HD Movie Rec[...]

16 Quick Start Basics Be sure to attach the lens cap and strap to the camera before using it. . Attaching the Lens Cap Always keep the lens cap on the lens whenever you are not using the camera. Always leave the lens cap on the lens when the camera is turned off and the lens is retracted. • Attach the lens cap holder to the strap or the strap rin[...]

17 Quick Start Basics IMPORT ANT! • When being powered by AA-size alkaline batteries ( LR6), the camera may not operate at all at temperatures of 5°C (41°F) or lower. • When charging rechargeable batteries, u se only the charger specified for each battery type. • Do not use manganese batteries to power this camera. Use only the sp ecified t[...]

18 Quick Start Basics About rechargeab le batteries Use only the rechargeable Ni-MH batteries that are specifically recommended for this camera (page 16). Proper camera operation is not guaranteed when other rechargeable batteries are used. IMPORT ANT! • Batteries cannot be charged while they are loaded in the camera. Checking Remaining Battery P[...]

19 Quick Start Basics Battery Power Conservation Tips • When you do not need to use the flash, select ? (Flash Off) for the flash setting (page 46). • Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features to pr otect against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the camera (pages 153, 15 3). • Select “Off” for “Continuou s AF” [...]

20 Quick Start Basics The first time you load batteries into t he camera, a screen appears for configuring the display language, date, and time settings. Failure to set the date a nd time correctly will cause the wrong date and time data to be recorded with images. IMPORT ANT! • A screen for language selection will not appear in st ep 2 of the pr[...]

21 Quick Start Basics NO TE • Each country controls its local time offs et and the use of summer time, and so they are subject to change. • Removing the batteries from the camera too soon after configuring time and date settings for the first time can cause the se ttings to be reset to their factory defaults. Do not remove the batteries for at [...]

22 Quick Start Basics 1. Press [ON/OFF] to turn of f the camera and then open the memory card slot cover. Pressing the memory card slot cover, slide it in the direction indicated by the arr ow. 2. Load a memory card. Positioning the memory card so its back is facing in the same direction as the monitor screen side of the camer a, slide it into the [...]

23 Quick Start Basics You need to format a new memory card befor e using it for the first time. 1. Turn on the camera and press [MENU]. 2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “For mat” and then press [ 6 ]. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “F ormat” and then press [SET]. IMPORT ANT! • Formatting a memory card that already has snapshots or oth[...]

24 Quick Start Basics To enter the REC mode, press [ON/OF F] (Power) or [ r ] (REC). To enter the PLAY mode, press [ p ] (PLAY). The back lamp will light (green) momentarily and the camera will turn on. If you are entering the REC mode, the lens will extend from the camera at this time. • Take care to ensure that nothing is restricting or coming [...]

25 Quick Start Basics Your images will not come out clear ly if you move the camera when you pr ess the shutter button. When pressing the shutter button, be sure to hold the camera as shown in the illustration near by, and keep it still by pressing your arms firmly against your sides as you shoot. Holding the camera still, carefully press the shutt[...]

26 Quick Start Basics The following procedure describes how to shoot a single snapshot. For infor mation about shooting a series of shots (Contin uous Shutter), see page 56. 1. Remove the lens cap and then press [ r ] (REC) to turn on the camera. 2. Set the mode dial to t (Single Shot). 3. Press [ 8 ]. 4. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the top optio[...]

27 Quick Start Basics 6. Point the camera at the subject. You can zoom the image, if you want. 7. Half-press the shutter b utton to focus the im age. When focus is complete, the camera will beep, the b ack lamp will light green, and the focus frame will turn green. • If the current aperture, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, or Auto Exposure is not[...]

28 Quick Start Basics . Using Quick Shutter Fully pressing the shutting button without waiting for Auto Focus to operate will record using Quick Shutter (page 99). • With Quick Shutter, the camera focuses faster t han normal Auto Focus, which means you can capture quick moving action more easily. Note, however, that some images may be out of focu[...]

29 Quick Start Basics Use the following procedure to view snapshots o n the camera’s monitor screen. • For information about how to play back movies, see page 104. • For information about images reco rded using continuous shutter (CS), see page 105. 1. Press [ p ] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode. • This will display one of the snapshots curre[...]

30 Quick Start Basics If memory becomes full, you can delete images you no longer need in order to free up storage and record more image s. IMPORT ANT! • Remember that a file (image) delete operation cannot be undone. • For information about images reco rded using continuous shutter (CS), see page 106. 1. Press [ p ] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mo[...]

31 Quick Start Basics Operation • Never open the battery cover while the bac k lamp is flashing green. Doing so can result in the image you just shot being sa ved incorrectly, damage to other images stored in memory, malfunction of the camer a, etc. • If unwanted light is shining directly onto the lens, shade the lens with your hand. Monitor Sc[...]

32 Quick Start Basics • Any of the following can make proper focus impossible. – Solid color wall or other very low contrast subject – Strongly back lit subject – Ver y shiny subject – Blinds or other subject with a repeating horizontal pattern – Multiple subjects at varyin g distances from the camera – Subject in a dark location – [...]

33 Snapshot Tutorial Snapshot Tutorial Selecting a Recor ding Mode Your camera has a variety of different recording modes. Bef ore shooting, use the mode dial to select the recording mode that suits the type of subject you are trying to record. Flash CS This mode will record consecutive images while firing the flash. See page 56 for details. Normal[...]

34 Snapshot Tutorial IMPORT ANT! • When you use a BEST SHOT scene, the camera’s mode changes in accordance with specific setup (Single Shot, Conti nuous Shutter, High Speed Movie, etc.) for that scene. The recording mode selected by the mode d ial is ignored. • Due to the characteristics of the imaging element used by the camera, very fast mo[...]

35 Snapshot Tutorial 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the setting you want to change. This will select one of the contro l panel icons and display its setting s. * 1 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to change the setting. 4. If you wan t to confi gure anothe r setting, repeat steps 2 and 3. 5. After all of the settings are the way you want, press [SET]. This[...]

36 Snapshot Tutorial Your camera has a variety of different exposure modes. Before shooting an image, select the exposure mode that suits the type of subject you are shootin g. 1. In the REC m ode, pres s [ 8 ]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select th e top option in the control pa nel (Exposure mode). 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the setting you w[...]

37 Snapshot Tutorial IMPORT ANT! • You may not be able to achieve the brightness you want w hen shooting an image that is very dark or very bright. If this happe ns, use the M mode to adjust the aperture or shutter speed manually. •“ S Image AS” (page 95) does not work in the S mode and M mode. You can, however, turn on “ A Camera AS”, [...]

38 Snapshot Tutorial . Pixels A digital camera image is a collection of small dots called “pixels”. The more pixels there are in an image, the more detail there will be. However, you generally can do with fewer pixels when printing an image (L size) through a print service, attaching an ima ge to e-mail, when viewing the image on a computer, et[...]

39 Snapshot Tutorial Image Size Selection Tips Note that larger images have more pixe ls , so they take u p more memory space. • For information about image size, image quality, and number of images that can be stored, see page 183. • For information about movie image size, see page 65. • For information about resizing existing snapshots, see[...]

40 Snapshot Tutorial Image S ize (Pixels) Suggested Print Size and Application Description RAW+ RAW+JPEG (Select when you want to process image data yourself.) Saves the image as both normal JPEG data and RAW image data. A 10M size image is stored for the JPEG data. RAW image data is unprocessed data output by the image sensor and is saved in DNG ([...]

41 Snapshot Tutorial • The initial factor y default image size setting is 10M (10 million pixels). • Selecting 3:2 records images with an as pect ratio of 3:2, wh ich matches the standard aspect ratio of print paper. • The letters “HDTV” stand for “H igh Defini tion Television”. An HDTV scr een has an aspect ratio of 16:9, which makes[...]

42 Snapshot Tutorial ISO sensitivity is a measur e of sensitivity to light. 1. In the REC m ode, pres s [ 8 ]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the third control panel option from the top (ISO Sensiti vity). 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. • The current ISO sensitivity setting is used when shooting a hi[...]

43 Snapshot Tutorial You can adjust white balance to match the source of light available where you are shooting and avoid the blue cast that results when shooting outdoors when it is cloudy, and the green cast that results when shooting under fluorescent lighting. 1. In the REC m ode, pres s [ 8 ]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the fourth contro[...]

44 Snapshot Tutorial • When “ ‡ Auto WB” is selected for the w hite balance setting, the camera automatically determines the white point of the subject. Certain subject colors and light source conditions can caus e problems when the camera tries to determine the white point, which makes proper white balance adjustment impossible. If this ha[...]

45 Snapshot Tutorial You can use the following procedure to change th e Auto Focus metering area for shooting snapshots. • When recording movies, the AF metering area is always “ U Spot”. 1. In the REC m ode, pres s [ 8 ]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the fourth control panel option from the bottom (AF Area). 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to sel[...]

46 Snapshot Tutorial 1. Press ð (Flash up) to open the flash unit. • The flash will not fire if the flash unit is not open. 2. In the REC mode, press [ 2 ] ( ) once. 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the flash setting you want and the n press [SET]. 4. Press the shutter bu tton to shoot. • Note that the flash unit does not close automatically. [...]

47 Snapshot Tutorial IMPORT ANT! • The camera will not release the shutter unl ess the flash unit is raised when any one of the following conditions exists. Be sure to raise the flash unit whenever shooting with flash is required. – When shooting with Flash CS, wh ich requires the flash to fire – When < (Flash On) is selected for the flash[...]

48 Snapshot Tutorial Red-eye Reduction Using the flash to shoot at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image. This is caused when the light from the flash reflects off of the retina of the eye. When ¥ (Red-Eye Reduction) is selected as the flash mode, the camera fires a pre-flash to cause the i[...]

49 Snapshot Tutorial Your camera provides you with 20X optic al zoom (that changes the lens focal distance), which can be used in combinati on with digital zoom (that digitally processes the center portion of the image to enlarge it) for total zoom capabilities of 20X to 318.8X. The image deterioration point d epends on the image size (page 51). 1.[...]

50 Snapshot Tutorial If you hold the zoo m controller towards z (Telephoto), the zoom oper ation will stop when the optical zoom factor reaches its maximum. Momentarily r eleasing the zoom controller and then holding it again toward s z (Telephoto) will switch to digital zoom, which you can use to se t an even higher zoom factor. • If you do want[...]

51 Snapshot Tutorial • The deterioration point depends on the current image size setting (page 38). The smaller the image size setting, 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 po[...]

52 Snapshot Tutorial • Range is affected by optical zoom. * The focus ran ge is the distan ce from the lens surface. Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus) Each press of @ (Focus) will cycle thr ough the available focus mode settings. • Whenever you change to another focus mode , the previous focus point is saved, so you can use Auto Focus for initial [...]

53 Snapshot Tutorial To focus with manual focus 1. On the monitor screen, compose the image so the subject you wan t to focus on is with in the yellow boundar y. 2. Watching the ima g e 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 a [...]

54 Snapshot Tutorial • The following functions are disabl ed when shooting with Super Macro. – Zoom (both optical and digital) – Auto Macro –F l a s h –F l a s h C S • The large zoom factor capabilities of this camera can r esult in images being out of focus if the camera is moved while shooting with fixed focus. Whenever possible, moun[...]

55 Snapshot Tutorial Use the following procedure to specify the operation that th e [AEL] button performs. 1. In the REC mode , press [MENU]. 2. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the “REC” tab. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “AE/AF Lo ck” and then press [ 6 ]. 4. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to change th e setting, and then p ress [SET] to apply it. N[...]

56 Snapshot Tutorial This mode will record consec utive images while fir ing the flash. • You can select a CS speed of 1 image, 3 images, or 5 images per second. • In this mode, you can specif y consecutive recording of three to 10 images. Recording will stop if you release the shutter button. 1. Set the mode dial to ª (Flash CS). 2. Press ð [...]

57 Snapshot Tutorial 7. Press the shutter bu tton to shoot. 8. If you keep the shutter button de pressed, the camera wil l shoot the number of images you specified. R ecording will stop if you re lease the shutter bu tton befo re the specif i ed number of images is reached. 9. Save the CS images (page 62). IMPORT ANT! • You cannot use the Triple [...]

58 Snapshot Tutorial 5. Set the mode dial to Õ (H igh Speed CS ). • This will display Z (Normal Speed CS). 6. Hold down the shu tter button to shoot. Images continue to be shot as lon g as you keep the shutter button depressed and there is memory available to store them. Releasing the shutter button stops shooting. IMPORT ANT! • Combining Norm[...]

59 Snapshot Tutorial * You can recor d up to 30 images (p re-recorde d buffer imag es plus real-ti me images) for each Prereco rd CS operatio n. • You can specify 5, 10, 20, or 30 as the maximum number of shots for each continuous shutter operation. • You can specify anywhere from 0.75 sec onds up to 30 seconds as the continuous shutter shootin[...]

60 Snapshot Tutorial 5. Set the mode dial to Õ (H igh Speed CS ). • This will display Š (High Speed CS). 6. Press [SET]. 7. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the third control panel option fr om the bottom (High Speed C S fps). 8. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the continuous shutter (CS) speed you want and then press [SET]. 9. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] t[...]

61 Snapshot Tutorial 13. Press [SET]. • The approximate number of recordable CS images will appear on the monitor screen. 14. Half-press the shutter button. This will cause the camera to start pre-recording images. • The camera will not emit a shu tter sound when you half-press the shutter button while Prerecord CS is selected. • If you relea[...]

62 Snapshot Tutorial NO TE • Note the following when selecting a High Speed CS speed (fps) setting. – Use a higher High Speed CS speed (fps) setting when shooting a fast-moving subject. – Use a slower High Speed CS speed (fps) setting when shooting a slower-moving subject. • Note the following when selecting a High Speed CS maximum number o[...]

63 Snapshot Tutorial 5. Press [SET] to ap ply the setting. Select & Save After continuous shutter shoot ing is finished, the shot imag es are played back at slow speed so you can select the images you want to save. • When shooting with Prereco rd CS, the first image saved when you press the shutter all the way is indicated by an “ S ” mar[...]

64 Snapshot Tutorial • If there is not enough available capacity on the memory card, you may not be able to record the number of CS images indicated o n the monitor screen. Make sure your memory card has sufficient remaining ca pacity before shooting with using continuous shutter. • With continuous shutter, exposure and focus for th e first ima[...]

65 Recording Movies Recording Movies 1. Set the mode dial to ³ (HD/STD). 2. Press [ 8 ]. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the sec ond control pa nel option fr om the top (HD/STD switching). 4. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select “STD” (Standard), and then press [SET]. • Recording is performed with an aspe ct ratio of 4:3, an image size of 640 x 48[...]

66 Recording Movies Your camera has a built-in microphone t hat can be used to record audio (monaural) during movie recording. . Recording Precaution s The camera also records audio. Note the follo wing points when shooting a movie. – Take care that the microphone is not blocked by your fingers, etc. – Good audio recording results are not possi[...]

67 Recording Movies • The effects of camera movement in an image become more pronounced when you shoot close up or with a large zoom factor . Becau se of this, use of a tripod is recommended under these conditions. • Face Detection is disabl ed during movie record ing. • The exposure mode changes to t (Auto) automatically whenever you shoot a[...]

68 Recording Movies This camera supports recording of high speed movies a t a maximum speed of 1000 fps. The aspect ratio of movies recorded with this mode depends on the frame rate (recording speed). • When shooting with the “ HS ” movie mode at a frame rate setting of “30-120 fps” or “30-240 fps”, audio is recorded only while the ca[...]

69 Recording Movies NO TE • The higher the frame rate (speed), the more lighting is r equired when shooting. When shooting a high speed movie, sh oot in a well-lit environment. • When recording certain typ es of movies, the image that appears on the monitor screen may be smaller than normal. When r e cording a high speed movie, there are black [...]

70 Recording Movies . To set up the came ra to shoot with Prerecord Movie 1. In the REC m ode, set th e mode d ial to ³ (HD/STD) or © (HS). Select the movie mode you want to use. 2. Press [ 8 ]. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the third control panel option from the bottom (Prerecord (Movi e)). 4. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select “Prerecord (M ov[...]

71 Recording Movies The YouTube mode records movies in a form at that is optimal for uploading to the YouTube movie site, which is operated by YouTu be, LLC. “YouTube” can be used when shooting a standard (ST D) movie, a high-definition (HD) movie, or a high spee d (HS) movie. 1. Set the mode dial to ³ (HD/STD) or © (HS). Select the movie mod[...]

72 Recording Movies You can use the following procedu re to turn optical zoom (page 50) on or off while “ HD/STD ” is selected as the movie mode. 1. Set the mode dial to ³ (HD/STD). 2. Press [ 8 ]. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the fourth control panel option from the bottom (Optical Zo om). 4. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the setting you [...]

73 Using BEST SHOT 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 setu p of the camera, simply find the scene that matches wh at you are trying to achieve, and the camera sets up for it automatically. This helps to minimize th[...]

74 Using BEST SHOT 4. Press the shutter button to start shooting. . Using the Sc ene Information Scre en To find out more about a scene, select it with the boundary on the scene menu and then slid e the zoom controller in either direction. • To return to the scene menu, slide the zoom contr oller again. • To scroll between scenes, use [ 4 ] and[...]

75 Using BEST SHOT You can save up to 999 camer a setups as user BEST SHOT scenes for instant recall whenever you need them. 1. On the BEST SHOT scene menu, sel ect the sce ne named BEST SHOT (Register User Scene). 2. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the snapshot wh ose setup you want to save. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Save”, and then pres[...]

76 Using BEST SHOT With High Speed Night Scene and High Speed Night Scene and Portrait, the camera detects automatically whether it is bei ng hand-held or on a tripod. If the camera detects it is being hand-held, pressing the sh utter button will record a series of images and combine them in a way that minimizes image blur due to low light conditio[...]

77 Using BEST SHOT When you press the shutter button while High Speed Anti Shake is enabled, the camera records multiple images and automat ically co mbines them in a way that produces a final image with minimal blur. You can shoot with this feature to minimize the effects of camera movement when shoo ting with optical anti shake does not produce t[...]

78 Using BEST SHOT This BEST SHOT scene shoots a series of CS images using different exposure settings and combines them into a final image to corr ect for overexposure or underexposure of subjects of diffe ring brightness. 1. In the REC m ode, pres s [BS]. 2. Select “High Speed Lighti ng” and then pr ess [SET]. 3. Press the shutter bu tton to [...]

79 Using BEST SHOT There always is some unavoidable time lag between the po int you press the shutter button and the point that the imag e is actual ly recorded. The “Lag Correction” feature lets you configure the camera to lessen or even eliminate this lag to help you better time your shots and get exactly the mom ent you want. With “ Lag Co[...]

80 Using BEST SHOT 6. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to scroll t hrough the pr e-recorded images on the monitor screen. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to scroll through the pre-recor ded images. Each image appears, along with an indication of the timing when it was pre-recorded. * Seconds prior to full-press of shutter button. • The timing of the image you select here[...]

81 Using BEST SHOT 1. In the REC m ode, pres s [BS]. 2. Select “Multi-motion Image” and then press [SET]. 3. Hold down the shu tter button to record. 4. Release the shutter button. Continuous Shutter shooting will stop and the resulting composite image will appear on the monitor screen. • The above procedure shoots multiple images and combine[...]

82 Using BEST SHOT • Multi-motion will not operate correctly if you shake or move the camera along with the movement of the subject. • If an error message appears on th e monitor screen, either secure the camera so it does not move or shoot against a diffe rent type of background. • If not enough CS images are recorded, an error will be d isp[...]

83 Using BEST SHOT NO TE • The current mode dial setting is ignored when recording with this BEST SHOT scene. • With this BEST SHOT scene, the fl ash setting automatically becomes ? (Flash Off). • Shooting with this BEST SHOT scene makes the shooting range narrower than normal. • The triple Self-timer cannot be used with this BEST SHOT scen[...]

84 Using BEST SHOT . To setup the camera 1. In the REC m ode, pres s [BS]. 2. Select “Move Out CS” or “Move In CS” and then press [SE T]. 3. Press [SET]. 4. Configure the boundary locat ion and size settings. 5. Press [SET]. • If you want to reconfigure the settin gs, start again from step 3. 6. Press [ 2 ]. 7. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to sele[...]

85 Using BEST SHOT 12. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to specify how many of the 30 images and for how long imag es should be pre- recorded i n the buff er. • You cannot set a value of “0” for the number of Prerecord CS buffer images. 13. Press [SET]. • The approximate number of reco rdable CS images will appear on the monito r screen. 14. Use [ 8 ] a[...]

86 Using BEST SHOT 3. When the boundary on the monitor screen turns green, press the shutter button the res t of the way down. At this time the camera will go into recording standby and start pre-recording image s and storing them in a buffer, in accordance with the Prerecord CS shots setting you configured in step 11 under “To setup the camera?[...]

87 Using BEST SHOT 3. When the boundary on the monitor screen turns green, press the shutter button the res t of the way down. At this time the camera will go into recording standby and start pre-recording image s and storing them in a buffer, in accordance with the Prerecord CS shots setting you configured in step 11 under “To setup the camera?[...]

88 Using BEST SHOT • The sleep mode and Auto Power Off are disabled while the came ra is in record standby. • The camera may not start recording automatically or camera power may turn off when battery power is low. Always make sure that the batt eries are sufficiently charged or use the optional AC ada ptor before using these features. • To s[...]

89 Using BEST SHOT 1. In the REC m ode, pres s [BS]. 2. Select the BEST SHOT scene you want to use and then pre ss [SET]. The following are the settings for each BEST SHOT scene. * You can change the above settings if you want. See page 58 for details. Selecting one of these BEST SHOT scenes will enable High Speed CS as the initial default. Though [...]

90 Using BEST SHOT NO TE • Except for C (Flash C S), the current mode dial setting is ignored and the came ra enters the CS mode when shooting with these BEST SHOT scenes. The Flash CS mode is enabled only when the mode dial is set to C (Flash CS). In this case, the camera uses the “Flash CS fps” and “Flash CS Images” settings th at were [...]

91 Using BEST SHOT 3. Record the movie the same way as you would a normal movie (page 65). Press the shutter button to sta rt and stop recording. • When “30-120 fps” or “30-240 fps” is selected as the frame rate, recording always starts with a frame rate of 30 fps. You can switch the frame rate between 30 fps and 120 fps or between 30 fps[...]

92 Advanced Settings Advanced Settings The following are menu op erations you can use to configure var ious camera settings. . Example Menu Screen Operation Press [MENU] to display the menu screen. • Menu contents are different in the REC mode and PLAY mode. Menu Screen Operation Buttons 1. In the REC mode , press [MENU]. This will display the me[...]

93 Advanced Settings 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the menu item you want, and then press [ 6 ]. 4. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to change the setting. 5. After the setting is the way you want, press [SET]. • Pressing [ 4 ] registers the selected setting and returns to the menu. • To configure settings on another tab after pressing [ 4 ] to return to[...]

94 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Self-timer With the Self-timer, pressing the shutter butto n starts a timer. The shutt er is released and the image is shot after a fixed amount of time. NO TE • The Self-timer cannot be used together with the following featur es. High Speed CS with Prerecord CS, movie re cording wit[...]

95 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * AF Assist Light Half-pressing the shutter butto n while this setting is selected causes the front lamp to light, which pr ovides illumination for focusing in ar eas where lighting is dim. Leaving this function turned off is recommended when shooting portraits from short distances, etc.[...]

96 Advanced Settings NO TE •“ A Camera AS” only can be selected while record ing with High Definition (HD) and Standard (STD) movie. • The ISO sensitivity setting (page 42) must be “AUTO” for “ S Image AS” t o work. • Anti Shake is not supported whil e recording with High Speed Movie. • Shooting while “ D Auto” or “ S Imag[...]

97 Advanced Settings Tips for Best Face Detection Results • The camera performs center focus if it cannot d etect a face. • Always make sure that Auto Focus (AF) is selected as the focu s mode when shooting with face detection. • Detection of the following ty pes of faces is not supported. – A face that is obstructed by hair, sunglasses, a [...]

98 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * AE/AF Lock See page 55 for details. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Save CS Images See page 62 for details. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * CS Perform the following steps to change the continuous shutter mode. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Digital Zoo[...]

99 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * L/R Key You can assign one of the three functions liste d below to the [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] keys. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Quick Shutter When Quick Shutter is turned on, you can pr ess the shutter button all the way without waiting for Auto Focus. This will reco rd the ima[...]

100 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Review While Review is turned on, the camera will display a image f or about one second immediately after you press the shutter button to record it. • Image review is availabl e only when sh ooting single imag es. It does n ot work with continuous shutter. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [M[...]

101 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Memory This setting lets you specify which came ra setting s should be remembered by the camera when it is turned off, and restored the next time the camera is turned on. To have the camera re member a setting, y ou should enable the setting’s memory. Any setting whose memory is dis[...]

102 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Metering The metering mode determines what part of t he subject is metered for exposure. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Lighting You can use this setting to optimize th e balance between bright areas and dark ar eas when shooting images. Specifying the Metering Mod[...]

103 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Flash Intensity You can specify flash intensity to one of 13 leve ls from +2 (brightest flash) to –2 (least bright flash). • Flash intensity may not change when the subject is too far away o r too close. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Co lor Filter Settings: Of[...]

104 Viewing Snapshots and Movies Viewing Snapshots and Movies See page 29 for the procedure for viewing snapshots. 1. Press [ p ] (PLAY) and th en use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to display the movie you want to view. 2. Press [SET] to start playback. Movie Playback Controls • Playback may not be possible for movies not recorded with this camera. Viewing Sna[...]

105 Viewing Snapshots and Movies Each time you perform a continuous shutter (CS) operation, the camera creates a CS group that includes all of the images for th at particular CS session. You can use the following procedure to play back the images in a particular CS group. 1. Press [ p ] (PLAY) and then use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to display the CS group wh[...]

106 Viewing Snapshots and Movies The following are operations that ar e supported after you p ress [SET] to start image playback. NO TE • Multiple images shot using normal speed c ontinuous shutter are stored individually and are not grouped. This means they can be displayed individual ly (page 29) but not as a CS group. You can use the following[...]

107 Viewing Snapshots and Movies . Deleting All Files in a CS G roup 1. While CS image playback is in progre ss or paused (toggle by p ressing [SET]), press [ 2 ]. This will display the “CS Frame Edit” menu. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Delete” and then press [SET]. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Del Group Imag es” and then pres[...]

108 Viewing Snapshots and Movies . Dividing Up All CS Groups IMPORT ANT! • Once a CS group is divided, it cannot be regrouped. 1. While a CS group is di splayed or while the images of a CS group are scrolling on the monitor screen, press [MENU]. 2. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the “PLAY” tab . 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Divide Gr ou[...]

109 Viewing Snapshots and Movies 1. In the PLAY mode, us e [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to scroll thr ough the images until the one you want is dis played. 2. Slide the zoom co ntroller towards z ( [ ) to zoom. You can use [ 8 ], [ 2 ], [ 4 ], and [ 6 ] to scroll the zoomed image on the monitor screen. Slide the zoom controller towards w to unzoom the image. ?[...]

110 Viewing Snapshots and Movies 1. Use the AV cable tha t comes with t h e camera to connect it to the TV. • Make sure that you insert the cable connector into the USB/AV port un til 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[...]

111 Viewing Snapshots and Movies IMPORT ANT! • Output to a TV is not supported wh ile the camera is in the REC mode. • When the camera is connected to a TV fo r movie playback, only movie images are displayed on the TV screen. The camera ’s monitor screen will show on-screen information only (without any movie imag e). • Before connecting t[...]

112 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Other Playback Functions (PLAY) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other playback operations. Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Slideshow For information about menu operations, see page 92 . Playing a Slideshow on the Camera (Slideshow) Start Starts the [...]

113 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) • To stop the slideshow, press [SET] or [MENU]. Pressing [MENU] stops the slideshow and returns to the menu screen. • Adjust audio volume by pressing [ 8 ] or [ 2 ] during playback. • All button operations are disabled while the slideshow is tr ansitioning from one image to another. • The time required fo[...]

114 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) 1. Connect the camera to your computer (pages 133, 140). If you plan to save the music files to the camera’s memory card, make sure the card is loaded in the camera. 2. Perform one of the following operat ions to open the memory card or built-in memory. This will cause the camera to be recogn ized by your compu[...]

115 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Movie Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * MOTION PRINT 1. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to scroll through the movie frames and display the one you want to use as the image of the MOTION PRINT image. Holding down [ 4 ] or [ 6 ] scrolls at high speed. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select either “9 frames” o[...]

116 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) 1. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the editing method yo u want to use and then press [SET]. 2. Use the following operatio ns to select the frame (point) from which or to which yo u want to cut the movie (the cut point). 3. Press [ 2 ] to display the editing menu and specify one or two cu t points. 4. Use [ 8 ] and[...]

117 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) NO TE • A movie that is shorter than five seconds cannot be edited. • Editing of movies recorded with a di fferent type o f camera is not supported. • You will not be able to edit a movie if the amount of remaining memory capacity is less than the size of the movie file you want to edit. If there is not eno[...]

118 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) NO TE • You also can adjust the white balan ce when recording images (page 43). • The original snapshot is retained in memory and not deleted. • When you display an altered image on the camera’s monitor screen, the da te and time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was alt[...]

119 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Protect IMPORT ANT! • Note that even if a file is protected, it will be deleted if you perform the format operation (page 157). NO TE • Performing the above procedure while a CS gr oup is displayed will protect all the images in the CS group. You can protec t indiv[...]

120 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Protect” and then pr ess [SET]. 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to scroll through images until one you want to protect is displaye d. 4. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “On” and then press [SE T]. This will protect the image and display the › icon. • To unprotect an image, selec[...]

121 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Rotati on 1. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Rotation ” and then press [SET]. Each press of [SET] will rotate the displayed image 90 degrees left. 2. When the displayed ima ge is at the orientation you want, pr ess [MENU]. NO TE • Rotating a CS i[...]

122 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Trimming Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Copy Files can be copied from the camera’s built-in memory to a memory car d or from a memory card to built-in memory. NO TE • You can copy snapshots or movies you recorded wi[...]

123 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Divide Group See page 107 for details. Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Display CS group. * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * CS Multi Prin t 1. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Create”. • You can use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select a differ ent CS group, if you want. 2. Press [SET]. This con[...]

124 Printing Printing • You can specify which images you want to print, the nu mber of copies, and date stamp settings before printing (page 127). You can connect the camera directly to a printer that suppor ts PictBridge and print images without going through a computer. . To set up the camera before connecting to a printer 1. Turn on the camera[...]

125 Printing 2. On the “Set U p” tab, select “USB” and then press [ 6 ]. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “P TP (Pict Bridg e)”, and then press [SET]. . Connecting th e Came ra to a Printer Use the USB cable that comes bund led with the camera to connect the camera to your printer’s USB port. • The camera does not draw power over t [...]

126 Printing . To print 1. Turn on the prin ter and load paper. 2. Turn on the camera. This will display the print menu screen. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Paper Size”, and the n press [ 6 ]. 4. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select a paper si ze and then press [SET]. • The following are the availa ble paper sizes. 3.5" x 5" , 5"[...]

127 Printing . Digital Print O rder Format (DPOF) DPOF is a standard that allows you to include image type, number of copy, and time stamp on/off information on the memory card with the images. After configuring settings, you can use the memory card to print on a home printer that supports DPOF or ta ke the memory card to a professional print servi[...]

128 Printing . Configuri ng the Same D POF Settings for All the Images Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * DPOF Printin g * All image s 1. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to specify the number of copies. You can specify a value up to 99. Specify 00 if you do not w ant to print the image. • Note that the specified number of copies w[...]

129 Printing . To configure the same DPOF settings for all the images in a CS group 1. While CS image playback is in progre ss or paused (toggle by p ressing [SET]), press [ 2 ]. This will display the “CS Frame Edit” menu. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “DPOF Printi ng” and then press [SET]. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Frame all?[...]

130 Printing . Date Stamp ing You can use one of the following three methods to include the recordin g date in the printout of an image. . Standards Supported by the Camera • PictBridge This is a standard of the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). You can connect the camera directly t o a printer that supports PictBridge, and perform [...]

131 Using the Camera with a Computer Using the Camera with a Computer You can perform the operations described below while the camera is connected to a computer. The procedures you need to per form when us ing the camera with your computer and when using the bundled software are different for Windows and the Macintosh. Things you can do using a com[...]

132 Using the Camera with a Computer Install the required software in acco rdance with the version of Windows you are running and what you want to do. * YouTube Uploa der for CASIO wi ll not run under 64-bit version s of Windows OS. . Computer System Requiremen ts for Bundled Software Computer system requiremen ts are different for each of the appl[...]

133 Using the Camera with a Computer . Precautions for Windows Use rs • Except for Adobe Reader, the bundled sof tware requires Administrator privileges to run. • Operation on a self- made computer is not supported. • Operation may not be possible under certain computer environments. You can connect the camera to your computer in order to vie[...]

134 Using the Camera with a Computer • 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. • When connecting the USB cable to a USB port, make sure you align the connector correctly with the port. • Your computer may not be able to rec ognize the cam[...]

135 Using the Camera with a Computer 12. After you finish copying images, disconne ct the camera from the comput er. Windows 7, Windows Vista, Win dows XP On the camera, press [ON/OFF] to turn off the camera. After making sure that the back lamp is unlit, disconnect the camera from the computer. Windows 2000 Click card services in the task tray on [...]

136 Using the Camera with a Computer Windows Media Player, which is already installed on most computers, ca n be used for movie playback. To play back a movie , first copy the movie to your computer and then double-click the movie file. . Minimum Computer System Re quirements for Movie Playback The minimum system requirements de scri bed below are [...]

137 Using the Camera with a Computer Installing YouTube Uploader for C ASIO from the CD-ROM that comes with your camera simplifies uploading of movie fi le s you recorded with the YouTube mode to YouTube. . What is YouTube? YouTube is a movie sharing site managed by YouTube, LLC where you can upload movies and view movies uploaded by others. . To i[...]

138 Using the Camera with a Computer 6. The right side of the display shows a list of movie files in camera memory. Select the check box next to the movie file you want to upload. 7. When everything is ready, click the [Upload] butto n. This will upload the movie file(s) to YouTube. • After uploading is complete, click the [Exit] button to exit t[...]

139 Using the Camera with a Computer Install the required software in acco rdance with what version of the Macintosh OS you are running and what you want to do. IMPORT ANT! • The camera does not support operation with Mac OS 8.6 or earlier, or Mac OS X 10.0. Operation is supported with Mac OS 9, X (10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 1 0.5) only. Use the sta[...]

140 Using the Camera with a Computer 4. Turn off the camera and then use th e USB cable that c omes with the camera to connect it to your Macintosh. • The camera does not draw power over the USB cable. Check the battery level before connecting and make sure it is not too low. • Make sure that you insert the cable connector into the USB/AV port [...]

141 Using the Camera with a Computer 7. Drag the “DCIM” folder to the fold er to which you wa nt to copy i t. 8. After the copy operation i s complete, drag the drive icon to Trash. 9. On the camera, press [ON/OFF] to turn off the camera. After making sure that the gree n back lamp is un lit, disconnect the camera from the comput er. . To view [...]

142 Using the Camera with a Computer If you are running Mac OS X, you can ma nage snapshots using iPhoto, which comes bundled with some Macintosh products. If you are running Mac OS 9, you will need to use commercially available software. You can use QuickTime, which comes bundled with your operati ng system, to play back movies on a Macintosh. To [...]

143 Using the Camera with a Computer You must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer in order to view the contents of a PDF file. If you don’t, g o to the Adobe Systems Incorporated website and install Acrob at Reader. 1. On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder. 2. Open the “Digital Camera” fo lder and then o[...]

144 Using the Camera with a Computer IMPORT ANT! • Recorded images are transferred over w ireless LAN. Do not use the Eye-Fi card or turn off Eye-Fi card communication (page 148) when on an aircraft or in any other location where use of wireless commu nication is limited or prohibited. • Loading an Eye-Fi card will cause the Eye-Fi indicator to[...]

145 Using the Camera with a Computer The camera creates a file each time you shoo t 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 “Memo ry Folder Structure” (pa[...]

146 Using the Camera with a Computer The camera stores images you shoot in accordance with the Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF). . About DCF DCF is a standard that makes it possible to view and print images recorded on one manufacturer’s camera on DCF-compliant de vices pr oduced by other manufacturers. You can transfer DCF-compliant imag[...]

147 Using the Camera with a Computer . Supported Imag e 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. . Bui[...]

148 Other Settings (Set Up) 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. Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Screen Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Eye-Fi Select “Off” to disable Eye-Fi card communication (page 143). Procedure [MENU] [...]

149 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * EVF Brightness You can use the above procedure to change the brigh tness of the viewfinder. You can select one of three levels from +2 (brightest) to 0 ( normal). Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Sounds • Setting a volume level of 0 mutes output. Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * World Time[...]

150 Other Settings (Set Up) 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “City” and then pre ss [ 6 ]. • To change the “World” setting to summer time, use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “DST” and then select “On”. Summer time is used in some geographical areas to advance the current time setting by one hour during the summer months. 3. Use [ 8 ], [...]

151 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [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 int o a snapshot, it cannot be edited or deleted. Example: July 10, 2012, 1:25 p.m. • Even if you do not sta[...]

152 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Date Style You can select from among three different styles for the d ate. Example: July 10, 2012 • This setting also affects the control panel date format as shown below (page 35). YY/MM/DD or MM/DD/YY: MM/DD DD/MM/YY: DD/MM Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Language . Specify the displa [...]

153 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Sleep This feature turns o ff the monitor screen whenever no camera operation is performed for a preset amount of time. Press any button to turn the monitor screen back on. Trigger Time Settings: 30 sec, 1 min, 2 mi n, Off (Sleep is disa bled while “Off” is selected.) • Sleep is disa[...]

154 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * REC/PLAY • With “Power On/Off”, the camera turns off when you pr ess [ r ] (REC) in the REC mode or [ p ] (PLAY) in the PLAY mode. • Change this setting to “Power On” or “Pow er On/Off” before connecting to a TV for image viewing. Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * LCD Priorit[...]

155 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * USB You can use the procedure below to select the USB communication protocol, which is used when exchanging data with a computer, printer, or other external device. Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Video Out You can use the procedure in this section to select either NTSC or PAL as the video[...]

156 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Battery Type See page 19 for details. Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Startup Display the image you want to use as yo ur 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 re[...]

157 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Format If a memory card is load ed in the camera, this operation will format the me mory card. It will format built-in memory if no memory card is loaded. • The format operation will delete all conten ts on the memor y card or in built-in memory. It cannot be undone. Make sure you do not[...]

158 Configuring Monitor Scre en Settings Configuring Monitor Screen Settings [ Each press of [DISP] will cycle through display settings that display or hide on-screen information and the control panel. You can configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode. • The control panel is not displayed and display informatio n settings cannot [...]

159 Configuring Monitor Scre en Settings NO TE • A centered histogram does not necessa rily guarantee optimum exp osure. The recorded image may be over-exposed or under-exposed, even though its histogram is centered. • Due to the limitations of exposure co mpensation, you may not be able to achieve an optimum histogram configuration. • Use of[...]

160 Appendix Appendix . Avoid Use While In Motio n • Never use the camera to record or pl ay back images while operating an automobile or other vehicle, or while walking. Lookin g at the monitor while in motion creates the risk of serious accident. . Directly V iewing the Su n or Bright Light • Never look at the sun or any other br ight light t[...]

161 Appendix . Smoke, abnormal odor, overheati ng, and other abnor malities • Continued use of the camera while it is emitting smoke or strange odor, or while it is overheating creates the risk of fire and elect ric shock. Immediately perform the following steps wheneve r any of the above symptoms are present. 1. Turn off the camer a. 2. Remove t[...]

162 Appendix . Locations To Be Avoide d • Never leave the camera in any of the following type s of locations. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electric shock. – Areas subject to large amounts of humidity or dust – Food preparation areas or other locations where oil smoke is present – Near heaters, on a heated carpet, in areas exposed t[...]

163 Appendix . Alkaline Batteries • Should liquid from an alkaline battery ever get into your eyes, t ake the following steps. 1. Immediately rinse your eyes with clean w ater. Do not rub! 2. See a physician as soon a s possible. Failure to clean alkaline battery fluid from t he eyes creates the risk of loss of sight. . Rechargeable Batteries •[...]

164 Appendix . Battery Life • The battery lives noted in the User’s Guide are approximate values until pow er fails, based on use of batteries of recommended brands at temperatur e 23°C (73°F), and do not guarantee you will be abl e to achieve o peration for the life noted. Actual battery life is grea tly affe cted by the battery brand, batte[...]

165 Appendix . Condensation Sudden and extreme temperature changes, such as when the camera is moved from the outdoors on a cold winter day into a warm room, can cause water droplets called “condensation” to form on the interior and the exterior of the camera, which creates the risk of malfunction. To prevent con dens ation from forming seal th[...]

166 Appendix . Copyrights Except for your own personal enjoyment, unau thorized use of use of snapshot s or movies of images whose rig hts 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 [...]

167 Appendix Any and all unauthorized commercial copying, distribution, and copying of the bundled software over a networ k are prohibited. This product contains PrKERNELv4 Real- time OS of eSOL Co., Ltd. Copyright © 2007 eSOL Co ., Ltd. PrKERNELv4 is a registered trademark of eSOL Co., Ltd. in Japan. This product’s YouTube upload functionality [...]

168 Appendix . Storage Precautions • Always remove the batteries from the camera when yo u are not using it. Leaving batteries in the camera can cause it to discharge and go de ad, which will lead to malfunction of the camera. • Remove batteries from the camera if you do n ot plan to use it for about two weeks or more. • Store batteries in a [...]

169 Appendix . Alkaline Battery Life The actual life of alkaline batteries is affected by a var iety of factors, including the battery manufacturer, the amount of time the batteries spend in storage before you use them, temperature while you are r ecording, and photographic conditions. As a rule, we recommend the use of rechar geable Ni-MH batt eri[...]

170 Appendix IMPORT ANT! • Performing the battery refresh operation reduc es the battery charge le vel to almost zero. Never load refreshed batteries into the camera w ithout charging them first. Though you may be able to momentarily turn on the camera while ref reshed uncharged batteries are loaded, power ma y sudde nly fail, leaving the lens ex[...]

171 Appendix . Using Power in Othe r Countries • The AC adaptor is designed for operation wi th any power supply in the r ange of 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Note, howeve r, that the shape of the power cord plug depends on each country or geog raphic ar ea. Before taking the camera and AC adaptor along on a trip, check with travel agent about th[...]

172 Appendix . Using a Memory Card • SD memory cards and SDHC memory car ds have a write protect switch. Use the switch when you need to guard against accidentally deleting data. Note, however, if you write prote ct an SD memory card you must then turn write protection off whene ver you want to record to it, format it, or delete any of its images[...]

173 Appendix Computer system requiremen ts are different for each of the applications. Be sure to check the requirements for the particular a ppl ication you are trying to use. Note that the values provided here are minimum r equirements f or running each application. Actual requirements are greater, dep ending on the number of images and the sizes[...]

174 Appendix The tables in this section show the initia l default settings that are configured for menu items (displayed when you press [MENU]) af ter you reset the camera (page 157). Menu items depend on whether the camer a is in the REC mode or PLAY mode. • A dash (–) indicates an item whose setting is not reset or an item for which there is [...]

175 Appendix “Set Up” Tab . PLAY Mode “PLAY” Tab “Set Up” Tab • The contents of the “Set Up” tab are the same in the REC mode and PLAY mode. Screen Auto 2 Eye-Fi On Auto Rotate On EVF Brightness 0 Sounds Startup: Sound 1 / Half Shutter: Sound 1 / Shutter: Sound 1 / Operation: Sound 1 / = Operation: ...//// / = Play: ...//// World [...]

176 Appendix When things don’t go right... Troubleshooting Problem Po ssible Cause an d Recommended Actio n Power Supply Power does not turn on. 1) The batteries may not be loaded corre ctly (pag e 16). 2) The batteries may be dea d. The camera suddenly pow ers down. 1) Auto Power Of f may have a ctivated (p age 153). T urn power back on. 2) The [...]

177 Appendix The subject is out of focus in the recorded i mage. The image may not be focused pro perly. When compos ing the image, make s ure the subje ct is locat ed inside th e focus fra me. The flash does not fire. 1) If ? (Flash Off) is selected as t h e flash mode, change to another mode (page 46). 2) If battery power i s low, replac e the ba[...]

178 Appendix Though availa ble lighting is brig ht, the faces of peo ple in the image ar e dark. Not enough li ght is reachin g the subject s. Change the fl ash mode setting to < (Flash On) for dayligh t synchro fl ash (page 46), or adj ust EV shif t to the + sid e (page 44 ). Night shots co me out bad. Use the follo wing BEST SHOT scene s (page[...]

179 Appendix Other The wrong date and time are displayed , or the wrong date and time are bein g stored along wi th image data . The date a nd time setti ng is off. S et the correc t date and t ime (page 151). The messages on the display are in the wrong language. The wrong disp lay language is selected. Ch ange the display language set ting (page [...]

180 Appendix The lens-bar rel unit is dirty or loo ks scratched. A lubricat ing agent is us ed to ensure th at the lens op erates smoothly . When the lens is ex tended, t he lubric ating agent can make it a ppear as i f the lens -barrel u nit is s cratched. Yo u can use a soft, dry cloth to wi pe the lubrica ting agent o ff, if you want . When wipi[...]

181 Appendix Files could not be saved because battery is low. Battery power is low, so an image file could not be saved. Flash cool down... The flash is disabled for a s hort while to protect the flash unit after consecutive operations during Flash CS. You will be able to resume using the flash after this message disappears. Open the flash unit. Th[...]

182 Appendix The card is locked. The LOCK switch of the SD or SDHC memory card loaded in the camera is in the lo cked position. You cannot store images to or delete images from a memory card that is locked. There are no files. There are no files in built-in memory or on the memo ry card. There are no printing images. Set up DPOF. There are current [...]

183 Appendix Snapshot Number of Snapshots/Movie Recording Time Image Size (Pixels) Image Quali ty Approximate Image F ile Size Built-in Memory (Approx. 85.9MB *1 ) Snapshot Recording Capacity SD Memory Card (1GB *2 ) Snapsh ot Record ing Capacity RAW+ (10M: 3648 x 2736) *3 Fine 21.8 MB 4 47 Normal 18.8 MB 5 5 6 Economy 17.7 MB 5 60 10M (3648 x 2736[...]

184 Appendix Movies Movie Mode Image Qual ity (Pixels) / (Audio) Approximate Data Rate (Frame Rate) Built-in Memory (Approx. 85.9MB *1 ) Movie Recor ding Capacity SD Memory Card (1GB *2 ) Movie Recording Capacity File Size of 1-minute Movie HD/STD HD (1280 x 720) (Monaural) 30 Megabit s/second (30 frames /second) 23 seconds 4 minutes 22 second s 22[...]

185 Appendix Movie Mode Image Qu ality (Pixels) / (Audio) Maximum File Size Approximate Data Rate (Frame Rate) Built-in Memory (Approx. 85.9MB *1 ) Movie Reco rding Capacity SD Memory Card (Maximum recording time per record ing) YouTub e Capture Mode YouTub e (HS120 ) (640 x 480) (No audio ) Maximum Movie Size: 1024 MB (or 10 minutes) 50 Megabits/ [...]

186 Appendix *1 Built-in memory capacity after formatting *2 The above valu es are based on us e of a PRO HIGH SPEED SD memory card (Panasonic Corporation ). The number of ima ges you can save d epends on the ty pe of memory card you ar e using. *3 RAW+ is the t otal file size of the RAW fi le and 10M (364 8 x 2736) JPE G file. The im age quality s[...]

187 Appendix Specifi cations File Forma t Snapshots: RAW (DNG * ), JPEG (Ex if Version 2.2) ; DCF 1.0 stand ard; DPOF compliant * DNG file format is one type o f RAW image file, and it is recommended by Adobe Systems fo r use as a standa rd image file f ormat. Movies: Motion JPEG AVI, IMA- ADPCM audio (mon aural) Recordin g Media Built-i n Memory ([...]

188 Appendix Exposure Co ntrol Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Sp eed Priority AE, Manual Expos ure Exposure Compens ation –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV ( in 1/3EV steps) Shutter CMO S electron ic shutter, mechanical sh utter Shutter Spe ed Snapshot (Aut o): 1 to 1/20 00 second Snapshot (Aperture Priority AE ): 1 to 1/ 2000 seco nd Snapshot (Shu t[...]

189 Appendix Monitor Scre en 3.0-inc h TFT color LCD (Super Cle ar LCD) 230,400 (960 x 240) dots Viewfinde r LCD monitor/Ele ctronic View Finder (0.2-inch , Equal to 201, 600 dots) Timekeeping Functions Built-in quar tz digital cl ock Date and T ime: Record ed with im age data Auto Calen dar: To 20 49 World Time 162 cities in 32 time zones City nam[...]

190 Appendix Approximate Battery Life All of the va lues provided below represen t the approxima te amount of ti me under normal temperatu re (23°C (73°F)) b efore the camera turns off. Th ese values are not guaranteed. Low temperat ures shorten ba ttery life. • The above guid elines are based on th e followin g battery type s: * Battery l ife [...]

191 Appendix • Rec ording Medium: 1GB SD memory card (PRO HIGH SPE ED (Panasonic Co rporation)) • Meas urement Condi tions *1 Approximat e number of shots (CI PA) (Operati ng Time) In accordance with CIPA standar ds Normal temperat ure (23°C (73°F) ), monitor on, zoom op eration betwee n full wide and full teleph oto every 30 sec onds, during[...]

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