Casio EX-M20 Bedienungsanleitung

Digital Camera EX-S20/EX-M20 User’s Guide K858PCM1DMX Thank you f or purchasing this CASIO Product. • Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’ s Guide. • K eep the User’ s Guide in a safe place f or future reference . • For the most up-to-date inf ormation about this product, visit the official Exilim Web[...]

INTRODUCTION 2 INTRODUCTION Unpacking Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Camera Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20) CD-ROM USB Cradle (CA-23) USB Cable Basic Reference Strap Special AC Adaptor (AD-C51G) AC power cord * * The shape[...]

INTRODUCTION 3 Contents 2 INTRODUCTION Unpacking .................................................................... 2 Features ....................................................................... 9 Precautions ................................................................. 1 1 General Precautions 1 1 Data Error Precautions 13 Operating condi[...]

INTRODUCTION 4 43 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording an Image ................................................... 43 Aiming the Camera 43 Recording an lmage 44 About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 45 Recording Precautions 45 Using Zoom ................................................................ 46 Using the Flash ....................................[...]

INTRODUCTION 5 Playing a Slide Show ................................................. 87 T o specify the slideshow images 88 T o specify the slideshow time 89 T o set the slideshow interval 90 Using the Photo Stand Feature 90 Rotating the Display Image ........................................ 91 Using Image Roulette ................................[...]

INTRODUCTION 6 Using World T ime ..................................................... 120 T o display the World Time screen 120 T o configure World Time settings 121 T o configure summer time (DST) settings 122 Changing the Display Language ............................. 123 Formatting Built-in Memory ...................................... 123 125 [...]

INTRODUCTION 7 159 PLA YING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20 Only) T ransferring Audio Files to the Camera ................... 159 Preparing the Camera for Audio Player Operation .. . 160 Using the Camera as an Audio Player .................... 161 General Guide 161 Basic Remote Controller Operations 163 Playing Back Audio Files ..............................[...]

INTRODUCTION 8 IMPORTANT! • The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of the EX-[...]

INTRODUCTION 9 Features • 2.0 million Effective Pixels A high-resolution megapixel CCD provides 2.0 million effective pixels (2.11 million total pixels) for images that print beautifully. • Fixed focus lens for quick operation Fixed focus eliminates the need for lens movement, which shortens startup time and shooting time. • Macro Function Te[...]

INTRODUCTION 10 • Real-time histogram An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you view the effect on overall image brightness, which makes shooting under difficult lighting conditions easier than ever before. • World Time A simple operation sets the current time for your current location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 ti[...]

INTRODUCTION 11 * EX-M20 Only • Snapshot + Audio Mode Adds audio to a snapshot. • Movie + Audio Mode • Voice Recording Quick and easy recording of voice input. • After Recording Adds audio to images after they are recorded. • Audio Player Capabilities Use the camera to play back music data from standard MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3/MPEG-2 Au[...]

INTRODUCTION 12 • Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject ’ s eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if it is fired too close to the eyes. This is especially true with young children. When using the flash, the camera should be at least one meter (3.3 ´ ) from the eyes of the subject. • Keep the camera away [...]

INTRODUCTION 13 Data Error Precautions • Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in file memory. — Removing the battery or memory card, or setting the camera onto the USB cradle while the camera is performing a record or memory access operation — Remov[...]

INTRODUCTION 14 Condensation • When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or on interior components. Condensation can cause malfunction of the camera, so you should avoid exposing it to conditions that might cause con[...]

INTRODUCTION 15 Other • Take care never to sit down with the camera in the pocket of your slacks or otherwise subject the camera to severe stress. Doing so can crack the LCD monitor screen. • The camera may become slightly warm during use. This does not indicate malfunction. • If the exterior of the camera needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft,[...]

QUICK START GUIDE 16 QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! 1. Load the battery (page 26). 2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery (page 28). • It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge. 1 2 3 M E N U D I S P 2 1[...]

QUICK START GUIDE 17 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Press [  ], [  ], [  ], and [  ] to select the language you want. 3. Press [SET] to register the language setting. 4. Use [  ], [  ], [  ], and [  ] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET]. 5. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the[...]

QUICK START GUIDE 18 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Align the mode selector with “ ” (PLAY). 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to scroll through the images on the monitor screen. M E N U D IS P 3 1 To view a recorded image (See page 78 for details.) 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Align the mode selector with ?[...]

QUICK START GUIDE 19 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Align the mode selector with “ ” (PLAY). 3. Press [  ] ( ). 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to display the image you want to delete. 5. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Delete ”. • To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything, select “ Cancel ” .[...]

GETTING READY 20 GETTING READY This section contains information about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera. About This Manual This section contains information about the conventions used in this manual. ■ Terminology The following table defines the terminology used in this manual. ■ Button Operations Button oper[...]

GETTING READY 21 General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. • All the illustrations in this manual show the EX-M20. See the text that accompanies the illustrations for information about how the EX-S20 and EX-M20 differ from each other. Camera 6 5 1 2 3 4 ■ Front 1 Power button 2[...]

GETTING READY 22 I HJ H Speaker (EX-M20 only) I Connector J Memory card slot ■ Bottom USB Cradle Simply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB cradle lets you perform the following tasks. • Battery charging (page 28) • Automatic transfer of images to a computer (page 131) • Viewing of images using the Photo Stand slideshow feature ([...]

GETTING READY 23 Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera ’ s status. REC mode 8 Image size 1600 ҂ 1200 pixels 1600 ҂ 1072 pixels 1280 ҂ 960 pixels 640 ҂ 480 pixels Movie Recording: recording time (seconds) 9 Quality FINE NORMAL ECONOMY 0 Built-in memory selected for data [...]

GETTING READY 24 PLAY mode 5 Quality FINE NORMAL ECONOMY 6 Built-in memory selected for data storage. Memory card selected for data storage. 7 Date and time 8 Battery capacity IMPORTANT! • Some information may not display properly if you display an image that was recorded using a different digital camera model. 1 PLAY mode file type Snapshot Movi[...]

GETTING READY 25 Indicators on (page 23) Histogram on (page 70) Indicators off Monitor screen off Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Each press of the [DISP] button changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below. IMPORTANT! • You cannot turn off the monitor screen in the following cases: In the PLAY mode, in the BESTSHOT mode,[...]

GETTING READY 26 MENU DISP M E N U D I S P Attaching the Strap Attach the strap to the strap bar as shown in the illustration. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when using the camera to protect against accidentally dropping it. • The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera only. Do not use it for any other pur[...]

GETTING READY 27 2. Align the arrow mark on the battery with the arrow mark on the camera as shown in the illustration, and slide the battery into the battery compartment. 3. Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow while pressing down on it. NP-20 Arrow marks IMPORTANT! • Use only the special NP-2[...]

GETTING READY 28 4. Turn off the camera. 5. Set the camera onto the USB cradle. • Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on. • The [CHARGE] lamp on the USB cradle should turn red, indicating that charging has started. When charging is complete, the [CHARGE] lamp will turn green. 6. After charging is complete, remove the [...]

GETTING READY 29 IMPORTANT! • It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge. Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity and charging conditions. • Use only the USB cradle (CA-23) or the optionally available charger unit (BC-10L) to charge the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery. Never use any other charging device. [...]

GETTING READY 30 ■ If the camera works normally 1. Continue using the camera until the current charge is used up, and then charge the battery. ■ If the camera does not work normally This can mean there is a problem with how the battery is loaded. 1. Remove the battery from the camera and check the battery contacts for dirt. If the contacts are [...]

GETTING READY 31 * 2 Normal Recording Conditions • Temperature: 23 ° C (73 ° F) • Monitor screen: On • Flash: On (one flash every two shots) • Image recorded about every 30 seconds • Power off/on every 10 shots * 3 Continuous Playback Conditions • Temperature: 23 ° C (73 ° F) • Scroll one image about every 10 seconds * 4 Voice rec[...]

GETTING READY 32 Power Supply Precautions Note the following precautions when handling or using the battery and the optional charger unit. ■ Battery Handling Precautions ● SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before trying to use the battery for the first time. Keep these safety precautions and all operating instr[...]

GETTING READY 33 • Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other abnormal condition while using, charging, or storing a battery, immediately remove it from the camera or optional charger unit and keep it away from open flame. • If the battery does not achieve full charge after the normal[...]

GETTING READY 34 ● BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS • Make sure you remove the battery when you do not plan to use the camera for a long time. A battery left in the camera discharges very small amounts of power even when power is turned off, which can lead to a dead battery or the need for longer charging before the next use. • Store the battery i[...]

GETTING READY 35 • Use the AC adaptor where it will not be splashed with water. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock. • Do not place a vase or any other container filled with liquid on top of the AC adaptor. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock. • Make sure you always remove the camera from the USB cradle before conn[...]

GETTING READY 36 Auto Power Off (APO) Auto Power Off (APO) automatically turns off the camera when you do not perform any operation for a certain amount of time. 1. Turn on the camera, and then align the mode selector with “ ” (REC) or “ ” (PLAY). 2. Press [MENU]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the “Set Up” tab. 4. Use [  ] and[...]

GETTING READY 37 Using the On-screen Menus Pressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screen that you can use to perform various operations. The menu that appears depends on whether you are in the REC mode or the PLAY mode. The following shows an example menu procedure in the REC mode. 1. Turn on the camera, and then align the mode selector with[...]

GETTING READY 38 ● Menu Screen Operations When you want to do this: Move between tabs Move from the tab to the settings Move from the settings to the tab Move between the settings Display the options available for a setting Select an option Register an option selection and exit the menu screen Register an option selection and return to the menu s[...]

GETTING READY 39 To do this: Apply the setting and exit the menu screen. Apply the setting and return to feature selection in step 4. Apply the setting and return to tab selection in step 3. Perform this key operation: Press [SET]. Press [  ]. 1. Press [  ]. 2. Use [  ] to move back up to tab selection. 6. Perform one of the following oper[...]

GETTING READY 40 IMPORTANT! • The camera ’ s clock settings are cleared whenever power is totally cut off. This can happen if the battery goes dead while the camera is not being supplied power by the USB cradle. The clock setting screen will appear automatically the next time you turn on power after the settings are cleared. Set the date and ti[...]

GETTING READY 41 3. Use [  ], [  ], [  ], and [  ] to select the geographical area where you live, and then press [SET]. 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the name of the city where you live, and then press [SET]. 5. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the summer time (DST) setting you want, and then press [SET]. When you want to do th[...]

GETTING READY 42 8. Press [SET] to register the settings and exit the setting screen. To do this: Change the setting at the current cursor location Move the cursor between settings Toggle between 12-hour and 24- hour timekeeping Do this: Press [  ] and [  ]. Press [  ] and [  ]. Press [DISP]. 7. Set the current date and the time.[...]

43 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING BASIC IMAGE RECORDING This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image. Recording an Image Aiming the Camera Use both hands to hold the camera still when shooting an image. Holding the camera with one hand increases the chance of movement, which can blur your images. • Horizontal Hold the camera still in [...]

44 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 3. Compose the image on the monitor screen. • You can compose images using either the monitor screen or the optical viewfinder. • When using the optical viewfinder, you can turn off the monitor screen to save power (page 25). 4. Press the shutter release button to record the image. • The number of images that can be s[...]

45 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING About the REC Mode Monitor Screen • The image shown on the monitor screen in the REC mode is a simplified image for composing purposes. The actual image is recorded in accordance with the image quality setting currently selected on your camera. The image saved in file memory has much better resolution and detail than the [...]

46 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using Zoom You can use the digital zoom feature of your camera to zoom in on the center of an image. Performing a zoom operation toggles the zoom factor between 1X and 4X. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the “ REC” tab. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “Digital Zoom”, and t[...]

47 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! • Zoom is disabled whenever the monitor screen is turned off (page 25). • Using digital zoom can cause degradation of the recorded image. • To disable digital zoom, select “ Off ” for the “ Digital Zoom ” setting on the “ REC ” tab. NOTE • You can use the key customization feature (page 75) to[...]

48 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 5. Record the image. IMPORTANT! • The flash unit of this camera fires a number of times when you record an image. The initial flashes are pre-flashes, which the camera uses to obtain information it uses for exposure settings. The final flash is for recording. Make sure that you keep the camera still until the shutter rele[...]

49 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Flash Precautions Take care that your fingers do not block the flash when you hold the camera. Covering the flash with your finger can greatly reduce its effectiveness. • The approximate effective range of the flash is shown below. The flash is unable to adequately illuminate a subject that is outside this range. 0.8 mete[...]

50 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording Macro Images You can select either normal or macro (close-up) recording using the selector located on the left side of the camera. The table below describes the two settings available with the selector. • The distances indicated above represent the distance from the camera ’ s lens surface to the subject. 1. A[...]

51 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Self-timer The self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10- second delay of the shutter release after you press the shutter release button. A Triple Self-timer feature lets you perform three consecutive self-timer operations to record three images. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Use [  ] and [  [...]

52 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 5. Record the image. • When you press the shutter release button, the self-timer lamp flashes and the shutter releases after the self- timer reaches the end of its countdown. • You can interrupt an ongoing self-timer countdown by pressing the shutter release button while the self- timer lamp is flashing. NOTES • The ?[...]

53 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To specify image quality 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the “ REC” tab. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Quality” , and then press [  ]. 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. Select this setting: Fine Normal Economy To get th[...]

54 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTE • Use the “Fine” setting when image quality is your top priority and file size is secondary. Conversely, use the “Economy” setting when file size is your top priority and image quality is secondary. IMPORTANT! • Actual file size depends on the type of image you record. This means that the remaining image ca[...]

55 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to change the exposure compensation value, and then press [SET]. • Pressing [SET] registers the displayed value. [  ] : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subjects and backlight subjects. [  ] : Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best for [...]

56 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes 0.0. 4. Record the image. IMPORTANT! • When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation. NOTES • Performing an EV shift operation causes the metering mode t[...]

57 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. NOTES • Selecting “Manual” changes white balance to the settings achieved the last time a manual white balance operation was performed. • You can use the key customization feature (pages 74, 75) to configure the camera so the white [...]

58 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Point the camera at a white piece of paper or similar object under the lighting conditions for which you want to set the white balance, and then press the shutter release button. • This starts the white balance adjustment procedure. The message “ Complete ” appears on the monitor screen after white balance adju[...]

59 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [ 왘 ]. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ BESTSHOT”, and then press [SET]. • This enters the BESTSHOT mode and displays a sample scene. 4. Use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to select the sample scene you want, and then[...]

60 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup You can use the procedure below to save the setup of an image you recorded for later recall when you need it again. Recalling a setup you save automatically sets up the camera accordingly. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then pre[...]

61 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • BESTSHOT user setups are located in the camera ’ s built-in memory after the built-in sample scenes. • Note that formatting the built-in memory (page 123) deletes all BESTSHOT user setups. NOTES • The following are the settings that are included in a BESTSHOT user setup: EV shift value, white balanc[...]

62 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Combined Images 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ BESTSHOT ”, and then press [SET]. 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “Coupling Shot ”, and then press [SET]. Combining Shots of Two People in[...]

63 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 5. Use the monitor screen to compose and record the left side of the image. • The exposure, white balance, zoom, and flash settings are fixed for this type of image. 6. Next, use the monitor screen to compose the right side of the image, taking care to align the actual background with the semi-transparent image of the[...]

64 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot) Pre-shot helps you get the background you want, even if you need to ask someone else to record the image for you. Basically, Pre-shot is a two-step process. 1. You compose the background you want and press the shutter release button, which causes a semi-tr[...]

65 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ BESTSHOT ”, and then press [SET]. 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Pre-shot” , and then press [SET]. 5. Freeze the background on the monitor screen. • Thou[...]

66 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Movie Mode You can record movies up to 60 seconds long. The EX- M20 even lets you record audio along with your movies. • File Format: AVI AVI format conforms to the Motion JPEG format promoted by the Open DML Group. • Image Size: 320 x 240 pixels • Movie File Size: Approximately 160KB/second. • Maximum[...]

67 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • The flash does not fire in the Movie mode. • The EX-M20 also records audio. Note the following points when recording a movie. — Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers. — Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far from the subject. — Operating camer[...]

68 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ ( + )” , and then press [SET]. • This enters the Snapshot Audio Mode. 4. Press the shutter release button to record the image. • After the image is recorded, the c[...]

69 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording Your Voice The Voice Recording Mode provides quick and easy recording of your voice. • Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format This is the Windows standard format for audio recording. The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is “ .WAV ” . • Recording Time: Approximately 40 minutes with built-in memory[...]

70 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Histogram You can use the [DISP] button to display a histogram on the monitor screen. The histogram lets you check exposure conditions as you record images (page 25). You can also display the histogram of a recorded image in the PLAY mode. Histogram A histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an im[...]

71 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • When the histogram is too far to the left, it means that there are too many dark pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is dark. A histogram that is too far to the left may result in “ black out ” of the dark areas of an image. • When the histogram is too far to the right, it means that [...]

72 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS REC Mode Camera Settings Specifying ISO Sensitivity Use the following procedure to select the ISO sensitivity setting that suits the type of image you are recording. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “ISO”, and then press [ 왘 ]. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select the setting y[...]

73 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you compose images and ensure that the camera is straight when recording. To do this: Display the grid Hide the grid Select this setting: On Off 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ REC” tab, select “ Grid”[...]

74 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Assigning Functions to the [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] Keys A “key customization” feature lets you configure the [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] keys so they change camera settings whenever they are pressed in the REC mode. After you configure the [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] keys, you can change the setting assigned to them without going throu[...]

75 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Assigning Functions to the [  ] and [  ] Keys A “ key customization ” feature lets you configure the [  ] and [  ] keys so they change camera settings whenever they are pressed in the REC mode. After you configure the [  ] and [  ] keys, you can change the setting assigned to them without going thr[...]

76 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Power On Default Settings The camera ’ s “ mode memory ” feature lets you specify the power on default settings individually for the REC mode, flash mode, white balance mode, ISO sensitivity, and digital zoom mode. Turning on mode memory for a mode tells the camera to remember the status of that mode wh[...]

77 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Resetting the Camera Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera ’ s settings to their initial defaults as shown under “ Menu Reference ” on page 173. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “ Reset” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [ [...]

78 PLAYBACK PLAYBACK 3. Use [  ] (forward) or [  ] (back) to scroll through files on the monitor screen. NOTES • Holding down [  ] or [  ] scrolls images at high speed. • In order to allow for faster playback image scrolling, the image that initially appears on the monitor screen is a preview image, which is of somewhat lower qualit[...]

79 PLAYBACK Playing an Audio Snapshot (EX-M20 Only) Perform the steps below to display an audio snapshot (indicated by a indicator) and play its audio. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [  ] and [  ] until the image you want is displayed. 2. Press [SET]. • This plays back the audio that accompanies the displayed image. • You can perform the follow[...]

80 PLAYBACK M E N U D IS P M E N U D IS P Flipping the Display The following procedure flips the image 180 degrees. This comes in handy when you want to show someone standing in front of you an image on the monitor screen. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [  ] and [  ] to scroll through images on the monitor screen and display the one you want. 2. Pr[...]

81 PLAYBACK 3. To scroll the image on the display, press [SET], and then press [  ], [  ], [  ], or [  ]. • To display the indicator for further zooming, press [SET] again. 4. Press [MENU] to return the image to its original size. IMPORTANT! • You cannot enlarge a movie image. • Depending on the original size of the recorded image[...]

82 PLAYBACK Resizing an Image You can use the following procedure to change a snapshot image to either SXGA size (1280 x 960 pixels) or VGA size (640 x 480 pixels). • VGA is the optimum image size for attachment to e-mail messages or incorporation into Web pages. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY ” tab, select “ Resize[...]

83 PLAYBACK Cropping an Image Use the following procedure when you want to crop a portion of an enlarged image and use the remaining part of the image as an e-mail attachment, Web page image, etc. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [  ] and [  ] to scroll through images and display the one you want to crop. 2. Press [MENU]. 3. Select the “ PLAY ” t[...]

84 PLAYBACK Playing a Movie Use the following procedure to play back a movie that was recorded in the movie mode. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [  ] and [  ] to scroll through images until the movie you want to play is displayed. 2. Press [SET]. • This start playback of the movie. Movie icon IMPORTANT! • Cropping an image creates a new file [...]

85 PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • You cannot repeat play a movie. To play a movie more than once, repeat the steps of the above procedure. • The EX-M20 can also play back audio recordings. Note the following points when playing back audio. — Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused. — When you have the LCD remo[...]

86 PLAYBACK • Pressing [  ] while the date selection cursor is located anywhere in the top line of the calendar causes the previous month to appear. • Pressing [  ] while the date selection cursor is located anywhere in the bottom line of the calendar causes the next month to appear. • To exit the calendar screen, press [MENU]. • is d[...]

87 PLAYBACK 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Start” , and then press [SET]. • This starts the slide show. 5. To stop Slide Show, press [SET]. • The slideshow will also stop automatically after the amount of time you specified for “ Time ” elapses. 3. Configure the slideshow settings. • See the pages indicated below for more info[...]

88 PLAYBACK To specify the slideshow images 1. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Images” , and then press [  ]. 2. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Start” , and then press [SET]. • This starts the slideshow. • With the EX-M20, the audio of audio sna[...]

89 PLAYBACK To specify the slideshow time 1. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Time ”. 2. Use [  ] and [  ] to specify the time setting you want, and then press [SET]. • You can specify a time in the range of 1 to 60 minutes. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Start” , and then press [SET]. • This starts the slideshow. ■ S[...]

90 PLAYBACK Using the Photo Stand Feature The “ Photo Stand ” feature lets you specify what should appear on the camera ’ s monitor screen while the camera is on its USB cradle. You can play a Phot Stand slideshow without worrying about remaining battery power, or you can specify display of a particular image. Photo Stand feature operations a[...]

91 PLAYBACK Rotating the Display Image Use the following procedure to rotate the image 90 degrees and register the rotation information along with the image. After you do this, the image is always displayed in its rotated orientation whenever it appears during a slideshow (page 87) or on your computer screen. Note that the image is rotated automati[...]

92 PLAYBACK Using Image Roulette Image Roulette cycles images like a slot machine on the display, before stopping at one of them. When you start an Image Roulette operation, images scroll randomly on the screen. At first, images scroll at high speed. Then the scrolling gradually slows down until a single image is stopped on the screen. The image th[...]

93 PLAYBACK Adding Audio to a Snapshot (EX-M20 Only) The “ after-recording ” feature lets you add audio to snapshots after they are recorded. You can also re-record an audio image (one with a icon on it). • Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format This is the Windows standard format for audio recording. The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM fil[...]

94 PLAYBACK To re-record audio 1. In the PLAY mode, use [  ] and [  ] to scroll through snapshots until the one whose audio you want to re-record is displayed. 2. Select the “ PLAY” tab, select “ Dubbing” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Delete” , and then press [SET]. • If you merely want to dele[...]

95 PLAYBACK Playing Back a Voice Recording File (EX-M20 Only) Perform the following steps to play back a voice recording file. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [  ] and [  ] to display the voice file (a file with on it) you want to play. 2. Press [SET]. • This starts playback of the voice recording file through the camera ’ s speaker. • You can[...]

96 PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused. • If your recording has index marks (page 69) inside it, you can jump to the index mark before or after the current playback location by pausing playback and then pressing [  ] or [  ]. Next, press [SET] to resume playback from the in[...]

DELETING FILES 97 DELETING FILES You can delete a single file, or you can delete all files currently in memory. IMPORTANT! • Note that file deletion cannot be undone. Once you delete a file, it is gone. Make sure you really do not need a file anymore before you delete it. Especially when deleting all files, make sure you check all the files you h[...]

DELETING FILES 98 Deleting All Files The following procedure deletes all unprotected files currently in memory. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [  ] ( ). 2. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “All Files Delete ”, and then press [SET]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Yes ”. • To exit the file delete operation without deleting anything,[...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 99 FILE MANAGEMENT The file management capabilities of the camera make it easy to keep track of images. You can protect files against deletion, and even use its DPOF feature to specify images for printing. Folders Your camera automatically creates a directory of image storage folders in its built-in Flash memory or on the memory car[...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 100 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ On” , and then press [SET]. • A file that is protected is indicated by the mark. • To unprotect a file, select “ Off ” in step 4, and then press [SET]. 5. Press [MENU] to exit the menu screen. Protecting Files Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted (page 97). You can prote[...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 101 To protect all files in memory 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY” tab, select “ Protect” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “All Files : On”, and then press [SET]. • To unprotect all files, press [SET] in step 3 so the setting shows “ All Files : Off ” . 4. Pres[...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 102 5. Use [  ] and [  ] to specify the number of copies. • You can specify up to 99 for the number of copies. Specify 00 if you do not want to have the image printed. 6. To turn on date stamping for the prints, press [DISP] so 12 12 1 is displayed. • To turn off date stamping for the prints, press [DISP] so 12 12 1 is not[...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 103 To configure print settings for all images 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY” tab, select “ DPOF” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “All images”, and then press [  ]. 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to specify the number of copies. • You can specify up to 99 for the [...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 104 Exif Print Exif Print is an internationally supported, open standard file format that makes it possible to capture and display vibrant digital images with accurate colors. With Exif 2.2, files include a wide range of shooting condition information that can be interpreted by an Exif Print printer to produce better- looking prints[...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 105 1. Use the DPOF procedure on page 101 to specify the images in file memory that you want to print. 2. Use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect the USB cradle to a printer. USB M E N U D I S P • Also, connect the AC adaptor to the USB cradle and plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet. 3. Set the camera on [...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 106 6. Press the USB cradle [USB] button. • This displays the print menu on the camera ’ s monitor screen. 7. On the camera’s monitor screen, use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Print” , and then press [SET]. • This automatically starts printing of the images you specified with the DPOF procedure. • If you want to prin[...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 107 Using the FAVORITE Folder You can copy scenery shots, photos of your family, or other special images from a file storage folder (page 142) to the FAVORITE folder in built-in memory (page 142). Images in the FAVORITE folder are not displayed during normal playback, so it helps to keep your personal image private as you carry them[...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 108 NOTES • Copying an image file with the above procedure creates a 320 x 240-pixel QVGA-size image in the FAVORITE folder. • A file copied into the FAVORITE folder is automatically assigned a file name that is a serial number. Though the serial number starts from 0001 and can go as high as 9999, the actual upper end of the ran[...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 109 NOTE • Holding down [  ] or [  ] scrolls images at high speed. IMPORTANT! • Note that a FAVORITE folder is created in the camera ’ s built-in memory only. No FAVORITE folder is created on a memory card when you use one. If you want to view the contents of the FAVORITE folder on your computer screen, you need to remov[...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 110 IMPORTANT! • You cannot use the delete operations on page 97 to delete images from the FAVORITE folder. Performing the memory format operation (page 123), however, does delete FAVORITE folder files. To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY” tab, select “ Favorit[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 111 OTHER SETTINGS Turning the Key Tone On and Off (EX-S20) Use the following procedure to turn the tone that sounds when you press a key on and off. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “ Beep” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to change the setting, and the[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 112 Select this setting: Sound 1 through Sound 5 Off To do this: Select a built-in sound Turn off the sound NOTE • The default sound setting for all operations is “ Sound 1 ” . To set the volume level 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “ Sounds” , and then press [  ][...]

OTHER SETTINGS 113 Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen You can specify an image you recorded with the camera as the startup screen image, which causes it to appear on the monitor screen for about two seconds whenever you turn on the camera. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Startup?[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 114 Configuring Power Down Image Settings With the Power Down Image feature, you can configure the camera so a specific image stored in camera image memory appears whenever you turn off power. You can specify a snapshot or a movie as the power down image. ■ To configure power down image settings 1. Use the USB cable to connect the [...]

OTHER SETTINGS 115 IMPORTANT! • Only a snapshot (JPEG) or movie (AVI) file can be used as the power down image. • Note that the Power Down Image feature works only with images recorded with this camera. The Power Down Image feature may not operate properly when another type of image is specified as the power down image. • Formatting the camer[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 116 Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method Use the following procedure to specify the method for generating the serial number used for file names (page 99). 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “File No.”, and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to [...]

OTHER SETTINGS 117 Using the Alarm You can configure up to three alarms that cause the camera to beep and display a specified image at the time you specify. To set an alarm 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY” tab, select “ Alarm” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the alarm whose setting you [...]

OTHER SETTINGS 118 Stopping the Alarm When an alarm time is reached while the camera is turned off, the alarm will sound for about one minute (or until you stop it), and then the camera will turn on. To stop the alarm after it starts to sound, press any button. If the camera is on the USB cradle when an alarm sounds, you can stop it by pressing the[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 119 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ City” , and then press [  ]. 5. Use [  ], [  ], [  ], and [  ] to select the geographical area that contains location you want to select as your Home Time zone, and then press [SET]. 6. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the city you want, and then press [SET]. 7. After sel[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 120 Changing the Date Format You can select from among three different formats for display of the date. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Date Style ”, and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to change the setting, and then press [SET]. Example: December 24, 2003[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 121 To configure World Time settings 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time ”, and then press [  ]. • This displays the current World Time zone. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ World” , and then press [  ]. 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ C[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 122 To configure summer time (DST) settings 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time ”, and then press [  ]. • This displays the current World Time Settings. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ World” , and then press [  ]. • If you want to configure Ho[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 123 Changing the Display Language You can use the following procedure to select one of ten languages as the display language. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “ Language ”, and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ], [  ], [  ], and [  ] to change the setting, and then[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 124 3. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “ Format” , and then press [  ]. 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Format” , and then press [SET]. • To exit the format operation without formatting, select “ Cancel ” .[...]

USING A MEMORY CARD 125 USING A MEMORY CARD You can expand the storage capabilities of your camera by using a commercially available memory card (SD memory card or MultiMediaCard). You can also copy files from built-in flash memory to a memory card and from a memory card to flash memory. • Normally, files are stored in built-in flash memory. When[...]

USING A MEMORY CARD 126 To remove a memory card from the camera 1. Press the memory card into the camera and then release it. This will cause the card to come part way out of the camera. 2. Pull the memory card out of the slot. Using a Memory Card IMPORTANT! • Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory card. • Be su[...]

USING A MEMORY CARD 127 IMPORTANT! • Never insert any other object besides a memory card into the camera ’ s card slot. Doing so creates the risk of damage to the camera and card. • Should water or any foreign object ever get into the card slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove the battery, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO auth[...]

USING A MEMORY CARD 128 1. Load the memory card into the camera. 2. Turn on the camera. Next, enter the REC mode or PLAY mode and press [MENU]. 3. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “ Format” , and then press [  ]. 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Format” , and then press [SET]. • To exit the format operation without formatting,[...]

USING A MEMORY CARD 129 Copying Files Use the procedures below to copy files between built-in memory and a memory card. IMPORTANT! • Only snapshot, movie files, audio snapshot (EX-M20 only), and voice recording files (EX-M20 only) recorded with this camera can be copied. Other files cannot be copied. • Copying an audio snapshot (EX-M20 only) co[...]

USING A MEMORY CARD 130 To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory With this procedure you can copy one file at a time. 1. Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure under “To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card ”. 2. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Card Built-in ”, and then press [SET]. 3. Use [  ] and [[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 131 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER After using the USB cradle to establish a USB connection between the camera and your computer, you can use your computer to view images in file memory and copy images to your computer ’ s hard disk or other storage media. In order to do this, you first need to install the USB driver lo[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 132 1. What you should do first depends on whether your computer is running under Windows 98/ Me/2000 or Windows XP. ■ Windows 98/Me/2000 Users • Start from step 2 to install the USB driver. • Note that the example installation presented here uses Windows 98. ■ Windows XP Users • Installation of the USB driver[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 133 6. Connect the AC power cord to the bundled AC adaptor, and then plug the other end of the AC power cord into a household power outlet. 7. Connect the AC adaptor to the [DC IN 5.3V] connector of the USB cradle. 8. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the USB cradle and your computer’ s USB p[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 134 M E N U D I S P 9. After making sure the camera is turned off, place the camera onto the USB cradle. • Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on. 10. Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button. • This will cause the “ Add New Hardware... ” dialog box to appear on the computer screen as the[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 135 11. On your computer, double-click “My Computer ”. 12. Double-click “ Removable Disk ”. • Your computer sees the camera ’ s file memory as a removable disk. 13. Double-click the “ Dcim” folder. 14. Double-click the folder that contains the image you want. 15. Double-click the file that contains the i[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 136 Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer The following are the general steps for viewing and copying files from a Macintosh. You can find details about each operation in the procedures that follow below. Note that you should also refer to the documentation that comes with your Macintosh for other information about[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 137 IMPORTANT! • If you want to transfer files from the camera ’ s built-in memory to a computer, make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera before you place it onto the USB cradle. 1. Connect the AC power cord to the bundled AC adaptor, and then plug the other end of the AC power cord into a household p[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 138 3. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the USB cradle and your computer’ s USB port. • Take care when connecting the USB cable to the USB cradle or your computer. USB ports and cable plugs are shaped for proper positioning. • Plug the USB cable plugs into the ports securely, as far as t[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 139 5. Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button. • Pressing the [USB] button enters the USB mode, which causes the USB cradle ’ s [USB] lamp to light green (page 177). 6. Your Macintosh will see the camera’s file memory as a drive. • The appearance of the drive icon depends on the Mac OS version you are using. • [...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 140 USB Connection Precautions • Be sure to read the documentation that comes with your computer for other important information about USB connections. • Be sure to connect the AC adaptor to the USB cradle to supply power to the camera. • USB data communication is performed regardless of the current setting of the[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 141 Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer The procedures in this section describe how to transfer images from the camera to your computer using a memory card. Using a Computer with a Built-in SD Memory Card Slot Insert the SD memory card directly into the slot. Using a Computer with a Built-in PC Card Slo[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 142 Memory Data Images recorded with this camera and other data are stored in memory using DCF (Design rule for Camera File System) protocol. DCF protocol is designed to make it easier to exchange image and other data between digital cameras and other devices. DCF Protocol DCF devices (digital cameras, printers, etc.) c[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 143 ■ Folder and File Contents • DCIM folder Folder that stores all of the digital camera files • Storage folder Folder for storing files created by the digital camera • Image file File that contains an image recorded with the digital camera (File Name Extension: JPG) • Movie file File that contains a movie re[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 144 Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions • Note that the folder named “ DCIM ” is the parent (top) folder of all the files in memory. When transferring memory contents to a hard disk, CD-R, MO disk, or other external storage, treat all the contents inside a DCIM folder as a set and always keep them together[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 145 Creating an album 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY” tab, select “ Create Album ”, and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Create” , and then press [SET]. • This starts creation of the album, and causes the message “ Busy.... Please wait... ” . to ap[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 146 • The PLAY mode screen reappears after creation of the album is complete. • Creating an album causes a file folder named “ ALBUM ” , which contains a file named “ INDEX.HTM ” plus other files to be created in camera memory or on the memory card. IMPORTANT! • Never open the battery cover or remove t[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 147 Configuring Detailed Album Settings 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY” tab, select “Create Album ”, and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “Set Up”, and then press [  ]. 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the item whose setting you want to change, and [...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 148 ■ Auto Album Creation On/Off This setting controls whether an album is created automatically whenever you turn off the camera. Select this option: On Off To do this: Turn on auto album creation Turn off auto album creation • When auto album creation is turned on, an album is created automatically in built-in[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 149 Viewing Album Files You can view and print album files using your computer ’ s Web browser application. 1. Use your computer to access the data in built- in memory or on the memory card, or access a memory card with your computer (pages 131, 141). 2. Open the built-in memory “ ALBUM” folder or the memory c[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 150 Index Info 4. If you created the album after selecting “ Normal” type or “ Index/Info” as the album type under “Configuring Detailed Album Settings” on page 147, you can click one of the following display options. Album : Displays an album created by the camera. Index : Displays a list of images stor[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 151 NOTES • When printing an album page, you should set up your Web browser as described below. — Select the browser frame where the images are located. — Set margins to the lowest possible values. — Set the background color to a printable color. • See the user documentation that came with your Web browser[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 152 Saving an Album • To save an album, copy the “ DCIM ” folder from camera memory or the memory card to your computer ’ s hard disk, a CD-R, an MO disk, or some other storage medium. Note that copying only the “ ALBUM ” folder, does not copy image data and other necessary files. • After copying the ?[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 153 Computer System Requirements Computer system requirements depend on each of the applications, as described below. Windows See the “ Readme ” file on the bundled CD-ROM. Macintosh See the “ readme ” file on the bundled CD-ROM. DirectX (for Windows) This software provides an extended tool set including a c[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 154 Getting Started Start up your computer and insert the CD-ROM into its CD- ROM drive. This will automatically launch the menu application, which displays a menu screen on your computer. • The menu application may not start up automatically on some computers. If this happens, navigate to the CD- ROM and double-c[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 155 Installing an Application 1. Click the “ Install” button for the application you want to install. 2. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to follow the instructions carefully and completely. If you make a mistake when installing Photo Loader, you may not be able[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 156 User Registration You can perform user registration over the Internet. To do so, of course, you need to be able to connect to the Internet with your computer. 1. Click the “ Register” button. • This starts up your Web browser and accesses the user registration website. Follow the instructions that appear o[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 157 ■ To install Photo Loader 1. Open the folder named “Photo Loader ”. 2. Open the folder named “ English” , and then open the file named “ Important ”. 3. Open the folder named “ Installer” , and then open the file named “ readme ”. 4. Follow the instructions in the “ readme” file to inst[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 158 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) To perform the following procedures, you must have Acrobat Reader installed on your Macintosh. You can download the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader by visiting the Adobe Systems website. ■ To view the camera user’s guide 1. On the CD-ROM, open the “ Manual” f[...]

159 PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20 Only) PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20 Only) You can transfer MP3 music data files from your computer to the camera and then use the camera as a portable audio player. • MP3 stands for MPEG Audio Layer-3, which is the name of audio compression technology. • Supported Files An “MP3 file” is a Windows file whose[...]

PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20 Only) 160 Preparing the Camera for Audio Player Operation Perform the following steps to prepare the camera for operation as an audio player. 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Connect the LCD remote controller to the camera’s connector, and then plug the stereo headphones into the Headphones jack of the LCD remote controlle[...]

161 PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20 Only) Using the Camera as an Audio Player General Guide ● LCD Remote Controller 7 8 9 0 A 1 2 3 4 6 5 1 [ ] (Skip Back/Fast Reverse) 2 [ ] (Skip Forward/Fast Forward) 3 [ ] (Pause) 4 [ ] (Play/Stop) 5 Headphones jack (ø3.5mm stereo mini jack) 6 Clip 7 Lock switch 8 Playback mode button 9 Volume buttons 0 LCD A C[...]

PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20 Only) 162 4 Playback mode indicator This icon indicates the playback mode. 5 Battery level indicator This type of icon: None Indicates this: Normal playback All track repeat 1-track repeat ● Display 1 2 3 45 1 Track number Shows the track number of the current track. 2 Track name, artist name, playback time, volume l[...]

163 PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20 Only) ● To skip to the beginning of the next track Press the [ ] button (remote controller beeps). To keep skipping forward, press the [ ] button multiple times (remote controller beeps). The current track number is shown on the LCD. ● To stop playback Press the [ ] button (remote controller beeps). • Pressin[...]

PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20 Only) 164 Playing Back Audio Files Specifying the Audio Playback Mode You can use the following procedure to select one of three playback modes: normal playback, all-track repeat, or one- track repeat. 1. On the LCD remote controller, press [ ] to start playback. 2. Press the LCD remote controller’s playback mode but[...]

165 PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20 Only) IMPORTANT! • Random play is not performed if you have “1-track repeat” selected as the playback mode (page 164). To do this: Turn on random play Turn off random play Select this setting: On Off 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “On”, and then press [SET]. Selecting a Specific Track for Playback Y[...]

PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20 Only) 166 Specifying the Track Playback Sequence Normally, audio files are played back in the sequence that they are stored in file memory. You can also create a text file that lists the MP3 files to be played and the sequence for playing them. Then, simply name the file “PLAYLIST.TXT” and place it into the camera?[...]

167 PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20 Only) The above PLAYLIST.TXT file specifies the following playback sequence. 1. Playback the MP3 file named AUDIO001.MP3. 2. Playback the MP3 file named AUDIO002.MP3. 3. Playback all the files in the folder named POPS. 4. Playback the MP3 file named ROCK0002.MP3, which is located in folder named ROCK. AUDIO001.MP3 [...]

PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20 Only) 168 IMPORTANT! • Any files and folders that are not included in the “PLAYLIST.TXT” file are skipped during playback. • If there is no file named “PLAYLIST.TXT” in the camera’s “AUDIO” folder, all audio files are played in the sequence they are stored. • If you want to change the files that are[...]

169 PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20 Only) IMPORTANT! • When using BASS BOOST, playing at loud volume can cause distortion. If this happens, lower the volume level. • During playback, you can change the BASS BOOST setting using the camera’s [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] buttons. Deleting MP3 Files from File Memory You can delete a single MP3 file from cam[...]

PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20 Only) 170 4. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “Delete”. • To exit the delete operation without deleting anything, select “Cancel”. 5. Press the [SET] button to delete the file. • Repeat steps 3 through 5 to delete other MP3 files, if you want. 6. Press [MENU] to exit the delete operation. Deleting a Single[...]

171 PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20 Only) Lock switch Disabling Remote Controller Button Operations The remote controller has a lock switch that you can use to disable button operations to guard against accidental operation. To disable all remote controller button operations, slide the lock switch in the direction indicated by the 왘 mark. • To re[...]

PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20 Only) 172 Audio Playback Precautions • Listening to audio at a high volume for long periods can damage your hearing. Particular care is required when first starting a playback operation. • Never use the headphones, try to perform fine adjustment, or look at the monitor screen while driving a car, riding a motorcycl[...]

APPENDIX 173 APPENDIX Menu Reference The following shows lists of menus that appear in the REC mode and PLAY mode, and their settings. • The settings that are underlined in the following table are initial defaults. • Menu items marked with an asterisk ( * ) appear on the EX-M20 only. ■ REC mode ● REC tab menu ● Memory tab menu REC Mode Fl[...]

APPENDIX 174 ■ PLAY mode ● PLAY tab menu ● Set Up tab menu Beep (EX-S20) Sounds (EX-M20) Startup File No. World Time Date Style Adjust Language Auto Power Off Format Reset Slideshow Calender Favorites Create Album DPOF Protect Rotation Resize Trimming Dubbing * Alarm Copy Audio Player * Start / Images / Time / Interval – Show / Save / Cance[...]

APPENDIX 175 ● Set Up tab menu Beep (EX-S20) Sounds (EX-M20) Startup File No. World Time Date Style Adjust Language Auto Power Off Format Reset Indicator Lamp Reference Camera Indicator Lamps The camera has two indicator lamps: an operation/flash charge lamp and a self-timer lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational st[...]

APPENDIX 176 ■ REC Mode IMPORTANT! • Never remove the memory card from the camera while the operation/flash charge lamp is flashing. Doing so will cause recorded images to be lost. ■ PLAY Mode Operation/Flash Charge Lamp Self-timer Lamp Color Green Green Red Red Green Green Status Lit Pattern 2 Lit Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Pattern 2 Color Status P[...]

APPENDIX 177 USB Cradle Indicator Lamps The USB cradle has two indicator lamps: a [CHARGE] lamp and a [USB] lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the USB cradle and camera. [CHARGE] lamp [USB] lamp Color Red Green Amber Red Status Lit Lit Lit Flashing Color Green Green Status Lit Flashing Charging Charging [...]

APPENDIX 178 Power does not turn on. Camera suddenly powers down. Image is not recorded when the shutter release button is pressed. Camera powers down during self-timer countdown. Recorded images are not saved in memory. 1) The battery is not oriented correctly. 2) The battery is dead. 1) Auto Power Off activated (page 36). 2) The battery is dead. [...]

APPENDIX 179 Symptom Possible Cause Action Color of the playback image is different from the image on the monitor screen during recording. Images are not displayed. Cannot playback audio, cannot hear audio, or cannot control the audio playback using the remote controller. Playback time is short. Sunlight or light from another source is shining dire[...]

APPENDIX 180 Symptom Possible Cause Action Other All buttons and switches are disabled. Monitor screen is off. Cannot transfer files over a USB connection. Circuit problem caused by electrostatic charge, impact, etc. while the camera was connected to another device. 1) USB communication is in progress. 2) The monitor screen is turned off (in the RE[...]

APPENDIX 181 Display Messages Alarm setting complete. Battery is low. Cannot register any more files. Card ERROR File could not be saved because battery is low. Folder cannot be created. This message appears after you change the alarm setting. The battery is dead. • You are attempting to register a BESTSHOT setup when the “ SCENE ” folder alr[...]

APPENDIX 182 There are no DPOF settings specifying images and the number of copies of each for printing. Configure the required DPOF settings (page 101). You are trying to save an invalid file as a BESTSHOT user setup, or as an original startup image. The memory card is not formatted. Format the memory card (page 127). The image file or audio file [...]

APPENDIX 183 • Movies (320 x 240 pixels) File Size (pixels) 1600 x 1200 (UXGA) 1600 x 1072 (3:2) 1280 x 960 (SXGA) 640 x 480 (VGA) Quality Fine Normal Economy Fine Normal Economy Fine Normal Economy Fine Normal Economy Approximate Image File Size 1050KB 710KB 370KB 910KB 610KB 300KB 680KB 460KB 250KB 190KB 140KB 90KB Built-in flash memory 10MB 8 [...]

APPENDIX 184 Self-timer ............................ 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self- timer Built-in Flash Flash Modes: ................... Auto, Off, On, Red-eye reduction Approximate Flash Range : ... 0.8 meter to 1.5 meters (2.6 ´ to 4.9 ´ ) (ISO Sensitivity: “ Auto ” ) Recording Functions ........ Snapshot (with audio for EX-M20 only);[...]

APPENDIX 185 720 shots (120 minutes) 190 shots (95 minutes) 180 minutes 170 minutes 450 minutes Number of Shots,Continuous Recording * 1 (Recording Time) Number of Shots,Normal Recording * 2 (Recording Time) Continuous Playback * 3 (Continuous Snapshot Recording) Continuous Voice Recording * 4 Continuous Audio Playback * 5 The above values indicate[...]

APPENDIX 186 ■ Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-20) Rated Voltage: ................... 3.7 V Rated Capacitance: ........... 680 mAh Operating Temperature Range: ................................. 0 ° C to 40 ° C (32 ° F to 104 ° F) Dimensions: ....................... 33 (W) x 50 (H) x 4.7 (D) mm (1.3˝ (W) x 2.0˝ (H) x 0.19˝ (D)) Weight:[...]

APPENDIX 187 Power Supply • Use only the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported. • This camera does not require a battery for the clock. The date and time settings of the camera are cleared whenever power supplied by both the battery and USB cradle is interrupted. B[...]