Casio EX-ZR400 manual

Digital Camera E User’s Guide Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product. • Before using it, be sure to r ead the pr ecautions contained in this User’s Guide. • Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference. • For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the officia l EXILIM Website at http://www.exilim.co[...]

2 As you unpack your camera, check to make sure that all accessor ies shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original reta iler. Accessorie s Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-130) USB-AC adaptor (AD-C53U) USB cable Power cord Strap Basic Reference * The shape of th e power cord plug var ies accordin g to country or geogr[...]

3 • The contents of this manual are subject to change w ithout 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 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Read this first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 General Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

5 Contents Shooting with Artistic Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (ART SHOT) . . 61 ] Saving a Secon d Normal Image When Shooting With HDR Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Double (HDR Art) ) . . . 63 Shooting with T riple Shot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

6 Contents Shooting with Continuous Auto Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Continuous AF) . 102 Shooting with Face Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Face Detect ion) . 102 T urning Digital Zoom On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Digital Zoom) . 103 Reducing Wind Noise durin g Movie Recording . . . . . . . (Wi[...]

7 Contents Rotating an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Rotation) . 129 Resizing a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Resize) . 130 Cropping a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (T rimming) . 130 Copying Files . . . . . . .[...]

8 Contents Configuring World T ime Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (World T ime) . 161 Setting the Camera’s Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Adjust) . 162 S pecifying the Date S tyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Date Style) . 162 S pecifying the Display Language . . . [...]

9 The numbers in parentheses indicate t he pages w here each item is explained. General Guide 1 Mode dial (pages 28, 36, 65) 2 Zoom controller (pages 29, 51, 116) 3 Shutter button (pages 26, 28) 4 Flash (page 48) 5 [ON/OFF] (Power) (pages 22, 26) 6 Front lamp (pages 39, 106) 7 [ Õ ] (Continuous Shutter) (page 55) 8 Lens 9 Microphones (page 66) bk [...]

10 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[...]

11 . Snapshot Recording (Bu rst Shooting) . Movie Recording . Snapshot Viewing 1 Continuous Shutter (CS) speed (page 56) 2 Recording mode (page 28) 3 Allowable CS time/number of CS images (page 56) 4 Continuous Shutter mode (page 55) 5 Prerecord CS shots (page 57) 6 Maximum CS shots (page 56) 1 Snapshot recording mode (Snapshot In Movie) (page 73) [...]

12 . CS Image Viewing . Movie Playback 1 Number of images in the group (page 111) 2 CS group icon (page 111) 1 No audio data available 2 Movie recording time (page 109) 3 Recording mode/Movie quality/speed (pages 65, 68, 68) 4 YouTube (page 72) 12 1 2 3 4[...]

13 . Configurin g Monito r Screen Settings Each press of [ 8 ] (DISP) will cycle through display settings that display or hide on-scree n informat ion. You can configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode. REC mode PLAY mode Information on Displays setting information. Information on, histogram o n Displays setting information and a h[...]

14 Quick Start Basics Quick Start Basics Your CASIO camera is packed with a powerful se lection of features and functions to make recording of digital images easier , including the following main functions. What you can do with your CASIO came ra ART SHOT A variety of artistic effects help to make even common, ordinary subjects become more novel an[...]

15 Quick Start Basics Blurred Background/All-In-Focus Macro (Focus Control) Focus Control shoots and analyzes a burst of multiple images and combines them in a way that produces either image in which the b ackground is blurred or everything is in focus: from nearby objects to distant objects. Wide Shot With this feature, a number of images are sho [...]

16 Quick Start Basics Note that the battery of a newly p urchased camera is not charged. Pe rform the steps below to load the battery into the camera and charge it. • Your camera requires a special CASIO rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-130) for power. Never try to use an y other type of battery. 1. Open the battery cover. 2. Load the battery[...]

17 Quick Start Basics You can use either of the two following methods to charge the camera’s battery. • USB-AC adaptor • USB connection to a computer . To charge with the USB-AC adaptor The adaptor lets you charge the battery while it is loaded in the camera . While the camera is turned off, connect in the sequence shown below ( 1 , 2 , 3 , 4[...]

18 Quick Start Basics Back Lamp Operation . To charge using a USB co nnection to a compu ter USB connection lets you charge the batte ry while it is loaded in the camera. While the camera is turned off, connect in the sequence shown below ( 1 , 2 ). • If the camera is on, press [ON/OFF] (Pow er) to turn it off before connecting it to your compute[...]

19 Quick Start Basics IMPORT ANT! • The first time you connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable, an error message may appear on your computer. If this happens, disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable. • A battery that has not been used for a long time, certain types of compu ters, and connection conditions can cause charging t[...]

20 Quick Start Basics Other Charging Precautions • With the two charging methods descri bed a bove, you can charge the camera’s battery (NP-130) without removing it from the camera. You also can charge the battery using an optionally availab le c harger unit (BC-130L). Never use any other type of charger device. Attempting to us e a different c[...]

21 Quick Start Basics Checking Remaining Battery Power As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates remaining power as shown below . indicates battery power is low. C harge the battery as soon as possible. Recording is not possible when is i ndicated. Charge the battery immediately. • The level shown by the ba[...]

22 Quick Start Basics The first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen appears for configuring the display language, date, and time settings. Failure to set the date 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 pro[...]

23 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 battery from the camera too soon afte r 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 battery for at lea[...]

24 Quick Start Basics 1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the camera and then open the battery cover. 2. Load a memory card. Positioning the memory card so its front is facing upwards (towards the monitor screen side of the camera), slide it into the card slot all the way in until you hea r it click securely into pl ace. 3. Close the battery cove[...]

25 Quick Start Basics To replace the memory card Press the memory card and then relea se it. This will cause it to pop out of the memory card slot slightly. Pull the card out the rest of the way and then insert another one. • Never remove a card from the camera while the back lamp is flashing green. Doing so can cause the image sa ve operation to[...]

26 Quick Start Basics . To turn power on Pressing [ON/OFF] (Power) enters the REC mode so you can record images. Pressing [ p ] (PLAY) while in the REC mode enters the PLAY mode, which you can use to view snapshots and movies (pages 32, 109). • You also can turn on the camera by pressing [ p ] (PLAY). •P r e s s i n g [ r ] (REC) or the shutter[...]

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

28 Quick Start Basics You can select one of two auto recording mo des (Program Auto or Premium Auto PRO) according to your digital imaging needs. 1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn on the ca mera. The camera will enter the REC mode. • If the camera is in the PLAY mode, press the shutter but ton. 2. Align the mode dial with [P] (Program Auto) or [ [...]

29 Quick Start Basics 1. Point the camera a t the subject. If you are shooting with Premium Auto PRO, text will appear at the bottom of the monitor scree n describing the type of shot the camera has dete cted. • You can zoom the image, if you wan t. To shoot a snapshot 2. Half-press the shutter button to focus the image. When focus is complete, t[...]

30 Quick Start Basics . If the image does not focus... If the focus frame stays red and the back la mp is flash ing green, it means that the image is not in focus (because the subject is too close, etc.). Re-point the ca mera at the subject and try to focus again. . Shooting with Auto If the su bject is n ot in the center of the frame... “Focus l[...]

31 Quick Start Basics . Shooting with Premium Auto PRO • In addition to shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity, the camera automatically executes t he following operation as required when shooting with Premium Auto PRO. – Continuous AF (page 102) – Intelligent AF (page 99) – Face Detection (page 102) • Shooting with Premium Auto PRO[...]

32 Quick Start Basics Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s monitor screen. • For information about how to play back movies, see p age 109. • For information about images reco rded using continuous shutter (CS) , see page 111. 1. Turn on the camera and press [ p ] (PLAY) to enter th e PLAY mode. • This will display o[...]

33 Quick Start Basics If memory becomes full, you can delete s napshots and movies you no longer need in order to free up storage and r ecord more images. IMPORT ANT! • Remember that a file (image) delete operation cannot be undone. • For information about images reco rded using continuous shutter (CS) , see page 112. • If you select “Disab[...]

34 Quick Start Basics . To delete all files 1. Press [ p ] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mo de and then press [ 2 ] ( ). 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Delete All Fi l es” and th en press [SET]. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Yes” and then pre ss [SET] to delete all files. This will cause the message “There are no files.” to appea r. O[...]

35 Quick Start Basics . Auto Focus Re strictions • 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 – Subj[...]

36 Snapshot Tutorial Snapshot Tutorial Your camera has a variety of different recording modes. Before recording an imag e, rotate the mode dial to select the recording mode that suits the type of image you are trying to recor d. Selecting the Recording Mode PP r o g r a m A u t o Standard Auto recording mode. This is the mode you normally should us[...]

37 Snapshot Tutorial IMPORT ANT! • In the S mode, ISO sensitivity (page 45) always operates accord ing to its “Auto” setting. The ISO sensitivity setting cannot be changed while in the S mode. • The flash > (Auto Flash) and ¥ (Red Eye Re duction) flash modes are not supported while A, S, or M is selected for the recording mode. If you w[...]

38 Snapshot Tutorial 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the item you want, and use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the setting you want. This will select one of the Control Panel icons and display its settings. * 3. After all of the settings are the way you want, press [SET]. This will apply the settings and return to the REC mode. NO TE • You also can u[...]

39 Snapshot Tutorial With the Self-timer, pressing the shutter butto n starts a timer. The shutter is released and the image is shot after a fixed amount of time. 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the (Self-timer) Control Panel optio n. 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. • [...]

40 Snapshot Tutorial NO TE • The Self-timer cannot be used together with the following features. High Speed CS with Prerecord CS, Prerecord (Mo vie), Lag Correction, Slide Panorama, Wide Shot, Triple Shot • The Triple Self-timer cannot be used together with the following features. Movie, High Speed CS, Multi SR Zoom, High Speed Night Shot, High[...]

41 Snapshot Tutorial • When “ ‡ Auto WB” is selected for the white 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 hap[...]

42 Snapshot Tutorial 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the (Foc us) Control Pa nel option. 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. *1 The focus range is the distance from the le ns surface. *2 The focus range depends on the cu rrent optical zoom position. *3 During High Speed Movi[...]

43 Snapshot Tutorial To focus with manual focus 1. On the monitor screen, compose the image so the subject you want to focus on is within the yellow boundar y. 2. Watching t he image on the monitor screen use [ 4 ] (nearer) and [ 6 ] (further) to adjust focus. • At this time the image that is within the bo undary will enlarge and fill the monitor[...]

44 Snapshot Tutorial Using Focus Lock “Focus lock” is a technique y ou can use when you want to compose an image in which the subject you want to focus on is not within the focus frame in the center of the screen. • To use focus lock, select “ U Spot” or “ O Tracking” for the Auto Focus area (page 99). 1. Align the monitor screen ’s[...]

45 Snapshot Tutorial ISO sensitivity is a measur e of sensitivity to light. 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to se lect the (ISO Sensitivity) Control Pa nel option. 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. • While “Auto” is selected , Anti Shake corrects for subject movement only (pag[...]

46 Snapshot Tutorial The Make-up Function smoothes th e skin texture of the subject and softens facial shadows caused by harsh sunlight for better lookin g portraits. You can select a make- up level within the range of “0 (Off)” to “ +12 (Max.)”. 1. Enter the REC mode, and then press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the (Make-up Le v[...]

47 Snapshot Tutorial You can manually adjust an image’s exp osure value (EV value) before shooting it. • Exposure Compensation Range: –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV • Unit: 1/3EV 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the (EV Shift) Control Pane l option. 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to adjust the exposu re compensation value. 4. [...]

48 Snapshot Tutorial 1. In the REC m ode, pr ess [ 2 ] ( ) once. 2. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the flash setting you want and then press [SET]. 3. Press the shutter bu tton to shoot. • For information about Flash Range, see p age 196. Using Fla sh (Flash) Setting REC Screen Icon Display Description Auto Flash None Flash fires automatically in [...]

49 Snapshot Tutorial IMPORT ANT! • Foreign matter on the flash window can react with the light of the flash, producing some smoke and abnormal odor. Though this does not indicate malfunction, oil from your fingers and other foreign matter when left on the flash window can become difficult to clean off later. Becaus e of this, you should make it a[...]

50 Snapshot Tutorial The metering mode determines what part of t he subject is metered for exposure. 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the (Meterin g) Contro l Panel opti on. 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. Specifying the Metering Mo de (Metering) Setting REC Screen Icon D[...]

51 Snapshot Tutorial Your camera is equipped with various types of zoom: optical zoom, HD Zoom, Single SR Zoom, Multi SR Zoom, and digital zoom. The maximum zoom factor depends on the image size setting and the digital zoom on/off settings. 1. In the REC mode, rotat e the zoom contro ller to zoom. 2. Press the shutter bu tton to shoot. NO TE • Us[...]

52 Snapshot Tutorial A variety of information is shown on the m onitor screen while a zoom ope ration is in progres s. . Zoom Mode Icons The table below shows what appears on the monitor screen based on the zoom mode. Monitor Screen Inform ation when Zooming Zoom mode REC Screen Icon Display Optical zoom None HD Zoom None Single SR Zoom ¨ (White) [...]

53 Snapshot Tutorial . Interpreting the Zoom Bar During a zoom operation, a zoom bar ap pears on the monitor screen to show the current zoom setting. . Zoom Factor The digital zoom factor depends on the image size (page 94), the super r esolution zoom setting, and on whether or not “Multi SR Zoom” is selected (page 55). • Multi SR Zoom is ena[...]

54 Snapshot Tutorial There are two types of Super Resolution Zoom: Single SR Zoom and Multi SR Zoom. Single SR Zoom uses super resolution to expand the zoom range in which image quality deterioration is minimi zed. Multi SR Zoo m shoots a series of High Speed CS images, which are then combined into an image that enables shooting at higher zoom rati[...]

55 Snapshot Tutorial This feature uses super resolution technol ogy and multiple Continuous Shutter (CS) images to expand the zoom range for over all images of higher quality and clarity (page 54). 1. Align the mode dial with [ j ] (Multi SR Zoom ). 2. Press the shutter bu tton to shoot. NO TE • Multi SR Zoom is effective when y ou want to captur[...]

56 Snapshot Tutorial . Shooting with High Speed CS With High Speed CS, recording continues as long as you keep the shutter button depressed. The table below sho ws the settings that can be specified for the CS speed and the number of images per High Speed CS operation. 1. Align the mode dial with [P] (Progr am Auto). 2. Press [ Õ ] (Continuous Shu[...]

57 Snapshot Tutorial . Shooting with Pr erecord CS Half-pressing and holding the shu tter button causes a pre-re cord buffer to be continually updated with images. When the shutter butto n is fully pressed, buffer contents are recorded along with a series of real-time images. Use Prerecord CS when you want to make sure yo u do not miss fast-moving [...]

58 Snapshot Tutorial 10. Half-press and hold the shutter button to start pre-recording. A pre-record buffer is continually updated with images as long as the shutter button is pressed. • The camera will not emit shutte r sounds as it pre-records images. • Releasing the half-pressed shutte r butt on will cause the contents of th e pre- record bu[...]

59 Snapshot Tutorial You can use Focus Control to configure the camera so the backgrou nd is blurred and only the foreground subject is in focus (B lurred Background), or so everything is in focus (All- In-Focus Mac ro). This function analyzes a burst of cons ecutive images and then blur s the background behind the main subject. This creates an e f[...]

60 Snapshot Tutorial NO TE • The current “Zoom (SR) ” (page 54) setting is ignored when shooting with this function. • With this function, the flash setting automatically becomes ? (Flash Off). • Shooting with this function automatically se ts Anti Shake to “Standard” (page 100), but large movement of the camera or s ubject make it im[...]

61 Snapshot Tutorial NO TE • When shooting with this function, zoom is fixed at wide angle. • When shooting with this function, th e flash setting automatically becomes ? (Flash Off). • Shooting with this function automatically se ts Anti Shake to “Standard” (page 100), but large movement of the camera or s ubject make it impossible to ac[...]

62 Snapshot Tutorial 1. Align the mode dial with [ C ] (ART SHOT). 2. Press [SET]. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select , and then press [SET]. 4. Select the ART SHOT scene y ou wa nt to use and th en press [SE T]. 5. Press [SET], use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the fif th Control Panel option from the top. The intensity of the selected effect can be adj[...]

63 Snapshot Tutorial . 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 rotate th e zoom controller in either direction. • To return to the scene menu, rotate the zoom controller again. • To scroll between scenes, use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ]. • To configure the camera with the[...]

64 Snapshot Tutorial Triple Shot shoots a burst of three images and stores them in memory. This feature is great for making sure you don’t miss th o se special moments when kids are around. 1. Align the mode dial with [ D ] (Triple Shot). 2. Point the camera a t the subject and then half-press the shutter button. The camera will start pre-recordi[...]

65 Recording Movies Recording Movies The following procedure explains h ow to record a standard (STD) movie. This camera supports Premium Au to PRO movie reco rding (page 66). See the pages indicated below for more infor mation about movies. High-definition movie (FHD movie): page 68 High speed movie (HS movie): page 68 1. Align the mode dial with [...]

66 Recording Movies Recording Movies with Premium Auto PRO When Premium Auto PRO is enabled (page 28), the camera automatically make judgments about the subject, shooting conditions , and other parameters. The result is higher quality im ages than those pr oduced by Program Auto recording. The shooting environment detected by the camera is displaye[...]

67 Recording Movies IMPORT ANT! • Spending a long time using movie record in g will cause the camera to become slightly warm to the touch. This is normal and does n ot indicate malfunction. • Shooting movies for long periods in areas where temperature is relatively high can cause digital noise (dots of light) to appear in the movie image. A ris[...]

68 Recording Movies This camera supports recording of high-def inition (FHD) movies. The aspect r atio of an FHD movie is 16:9, the image size is 1920 x 1080 pixels, and the frame rate is 30 fps. Image quality and image size settings cannot be changed. 1. Align the mode dial with [P] (Program Auto) or [ Ÿ ] (Premi um Auto PRO). 2. Press [MENU]. 3.[...]

69 Recording Movies 4. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Movie Qual ity” and then press [ 6 ]. 5. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the frame rate (recording speed) you want and then press [SET]. A fast frame rate (such as 1000 fps) will result in a smaller image size. 6. Record the movie the same way as you would a normal movie (page 65). Press [ 0 ][...]

70 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 nor mal. When re cording a high speed movie, there are black [...]

71 Recording Movies 6. Press [SET]. 7. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select , and then press [SET]. 8. Use [ 8 ], [ 2 ], [ 4 ], and [ 6 ] to select the “Prerecord (Movie)” scene and then press [SET]. This causes ‰ (Prerecord (Movie)) to appear on the monitor screen, indicating that the camera is prerecording to its buffer. . To shoot a Prerecord Mov[...]

72 Recording Movies The “For YouTube” scene recor ds movies in a format that is optimal for uploading to the YouTube movie site, which is operated b y YouTube, LLC. “For YouTube” can be used when shooting a standard (STD) movie, a high-definition (FHD) movie, or a high speed (HS) movie. 1. Align the mode dial with [ b ] (BEST SHO T). 2. Pre[...]

73 Recording Movies You can shoot snapshots while movie recording is in progress. When the camera is in the Single Shot mode, you can shoot snapshots one-by-one. In the CS mode, holding down the shutter button will record up to seven consecutive imag es at a speed of approximately 10 images per second (fps). You ca n shoot a maximum total of 28 ima[...]

74 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[...]

75 Using BEST SHOT 5. Press [SET] to configure the camera with the settings for the currently selected scene. This returns to the REC mode. • To select a different BEST SHOT scene, repeat the above procedu re from step 1. 6. Press the shutter button (if you are shooting a snapshot) or [ 0 ] (Movie) (if you are shoo ting a movie). . Using the Sc e[...]

76 Using BEST SHOT You can register up to 999 setup s, based on snapshots shot with the camera, as “CUSTOM SHOT” scenes. Selecting a register ed “CUSTOM SHOT” scene configures the camera with its settings. The setups of snapshots recorded with the following modes and features can be registered a s CUSTOM SHOT scenes. • Program Auto • A [...]

77 Using BEST SHOT . To record with a registered CUSTOM SHOT scen e 1. Align the mode dial with [ b ] (BEST SHO T). 2. Press [SET]. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select , and then press [SET]. 4. Select the registered “Custo m Scene”, and then press [SET]. 5. Press the shutter bu tton to shoot. With HDR (High Dynamic Range), the camera shoots a ser[...]

78 Using BEST SHOT The camera shoots a series of images and then merges them into a final image. The result is a bright image, even if shot in the dark without a flash. 1. Align the mode dial with [ b ] (BEST SHO T). 2. Press [SET]. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select , and then press [SET]. 4. Select “High Speed Night Shot” and then press [SET]. [...]

79 Using BEST SHOT With this feature, a number of images are sho t and then combined to produce an image with a super-wide angle of view that exceeds the widest angl e of view possible with the lens. Converted to 35 mm equivalents, the focal distances available with this feature enable shooting with approximate angles of view of 14 mm a nd 18 mm. 1[...]

80 Using BEST SHOT 8. Point the camera at the subject you want in the center of the image and then half-press the shutter button to focus. • The outer blue boundary on the screen indicates the recordable range of the image. 9. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down and slowly move the camera in accordance with the instru ctions and arr[...]

81 Using BEST SHOT NO TE • The “14 mm” and “18 mm” angle of view valu es are approximate and are provided for reference only. Actual angle of view values are not guarantee d. • Zoom operations are not supported during Wide Shot shootin g. The zoom setting is fixed at full wide angle. • This function makes it possible to shoot images w[...]

82 Using BEST SHOT With Slide Panorama, you move the camera to compose and record multiple images, which are then combined to a panorama. This feature lets you shoot a pa norama of up to 360 degrees, which is dramatically gr eater than the physical capabilities of the lens. • The final panorama image can be one of the two sizes shown below. Slide[...]

83 Using BEST SHOT 8. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down and a slide cursor will appear on the monitor screen. Slowly move the camera in the d irection indicated by the arrow on the screen until the slide cursor reaches the other end of its movement range (i.e. all the way to the right when moving the camera to the right). • The ca[...]

84 Using BEST SHOT With High Speed Best Selection, the camera automatically shoots a series of images, and selects the best one based on facial image blur, and facial expression ( whether the subject is smiling or blinking). 1. Align the mode dial with [ b ] (BEST SHO T). 2. Press [SET]. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select , and then press [SET]. 4. S[...]

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

86 Using BEST SHOT 8. 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[...]

87 Using BEST SHOT AF-CS shoots up to 30 CS images while keepi ng the subject in focus. This feature comes in handy when shooting children and other fast-moving subjects. The CS speed is automatically adjusted in accordanc e with shooting conditions with in the range of three to six frames per second. 1. Align the mode dial with [ b ] (BEST SHO T).[...]

88 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 [...]

89 Using BEST SHOT This function adjusts exposure and shoots w henever the shutter button is half- pressed. This helps to ensure that you don’t miss the shots you want. This feature comes in handy for daily shooting and when shooting natural scenery. 1. Align the mode dial with [ b ] (BEST SHO T). 2. Press [SET]. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select [...]

90 Using BEST SHOT Use the procedure below to configure t he camera for shooting snapshots with an aspect ratio of 16:9, as you compo se them on a TV screen. 1. Turn off the camera and use a commer cially availabl e HDMI cable to connect the camera to a TV. 2. Turn on the camera. 3. Align the Mode Dial with [ b ] (BEST SHOT). 4. Press [SET]. 5. Use[...]

91 Using BEST SHOT NO TE • For details about connect ing to the came ra and preca utions when connecting, see page 118. • If you want to change the digital video si gnal format, first unplug the HDMI cable from the camera (page 119). • The settings in the table below are fi xed while shooting with this function. Image Size 16:9 AF Area Spot C[...]

92 Advanced Settings (REC MENU) Advanced Settings (REC MENU) The following are menu op erations you can use to configur e various camera settings. • You also can use the Control Panel (page 38) to configure some of the settings that appear on the menu screen. Refer to the pa ge references provided in this section for information about configuring[...]

93 Advanced Settings (REC MENU) . Menu Operations in This Manual Menu operations are represen ted in this manual as shown below. T he following operation is the same as the one described un der “Example Menu Screen Operation” on page 92. Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MEN U] * “ r REC MENU” Tab * L/R Key You can select from among the funct[...]

94 Advanced Settings (REC MENU) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MEN U] * “ r REC MENU” Tab * Double (HDR Art) See page 63 for details. Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MEN U] * “ r REC MENU” Tab * Image Size • The initial factory d efault image size setting is “16M”. • Selecting “3:2” records images w ith an aspect ratio of 3:2, [...]

95 Advanced Settings (REC MENU) • You should regard the print paper sizes s uggested here as guid elines only (200 dpi print resolution). • Available image sizes are limited for some functions as noted below. . Pixels and image size A digital camera image is a collection of small dots called “pixels”. The more pixels there are in an image, [...]

96 Advanced Settings (REC MENU) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MEN U] * “ r REC MENU” Tab * Image Quality • The “Fine” setting helps to bring out det ails when shoot ing a finely detailed image of nature that includes d ense tree branches or le aves, or an image of a complex pattern. • Memory capacity (the number of images you can reco[...]

97 Advanced Settings (REC MENU) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MEN U] * “ r REC MENU” Tab * ISO For details, see the Control Pane l procedure on page 45. STD 3.9 Megabits/second (30 frames/secon d) Use this setting for standar d movie recording. Recording with this setting is performed using an aspect ratio of 4:3. HS1000 40.0 Me gabits /sec o[...]

98 Advanced Settings (REC MENU) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MEN U] * “ r REC MENU” Tab * ISO High Limit NO TE • When the “ISO Sensitivity” setting (page 45 ) is something other than “Auto”, the “ISO High Limit” setting is ignored, a nd sh ooting is performed using the option selected for the “ISO Sensitivity” setting. • [...]

99 Advanced Settings (REC MENU) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MEN U] * “ r REC MENU” Tab * Zoom (SR ) See page 54 for details. Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MEN U] * “ r REC MENU” Tab * AF Area You can use the following procedure to change th e Auto Focus metering area for shooting snapshots. • When recording movies, the AF metering a[...]

100 Advanced Settings (REC MENU) • With some BEST SHOT scenes, there are restrict ions on the use of AF area settings. Because of this, you may not be able to use certain settings or you may not be able to specify any AF Area setting. • While Face Detection (page 102) is turned on, regardless of the current AF Area setting, “ U Spot” (cente[...]

101 Advanced Settings (REC MENU) NO TE • Only camera shake correction can be used du ring FHD and STD movie recording. • Anti Shake correction is not supported dur in g High Speed Movie or HDR Art Movie recordi ng. • When Anti Shake is enabled and “Auto” is selected for “ISO” (page 45), ISO sensitivity, aperture, and shutter speed wil[...]

102 Advanced Settings (REC MENU) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MEN U] * “ r REC MENU” Tab * Continuous AF When shooting a snapshot while “On” is se lected for Continuous AF, Auto Focus is performed and focusing is continually updated until you ha lf-press the shutter butto n. • Before you half-press the shutter button, the camera focuse[...]

103 Advanced Settings (REC MENU) IMPORT ANT! • Face detection cannot be use d in combination with any of the following features. – Some BEST SHOT scenes – Movie Mode (Including some BEST SHOT scenes that support High Speed Movie recording) – High Speed CS with Prerecord CS (I ncluding some BEST SHOT scenes that support High Speed CS recordi[...]

104 Advanced Settings (REC MENU) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MEN U] * “ r REC MENU” Tab * EV Shift For details, see the Control Pane l procedure on page 47. Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MEN U] * “ r REC MENU” Tab * White Balanc e For details, see the Control Pane l procedure on page 40. Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MEN U] * “ r [...]

105 Advanced Settings (REC MENU) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MEN U] * “ r REC MENU” Tab * Flash Intens ity You can specify flash intensity to one of five levels from +2 (br ightest flash) to –2 (least bright flash). • Flash intensity may not change when the subject is too far away o r too close. Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MEN U] * [...]

106 Advanced Settings (REC MENU) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MEN U] * “ r REC MENU” Tab * AF Assist Li ght Half-pressing the shutter butto n while this setting is selected causes the front lamp to light, which provides illumination for focusing in areas where lighting is dim. Leaving this function turned off is recommended when shooting por[...]

107 Advanced Settings (REC MENU) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MEN U] * “ r REC MENU” Tab * Review While Review is turned on, the camera will display an image for about one second immediately after it is recorded. • When shooting with some functions while “Type 1” is selected for “ Review” will cause the message “Busy... Please wa[...]

108 Advanced Settings (REC MENU) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MEN U] * “ r REC MENU” 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 remember a setting, y ou should enable the setting’s memory.[...]

109 Viewing Snapshots and Movies Viewing Snapshots and Movies See page 32 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[...]

110 Viewing Snapshots and Movies • A movie that has been rotated using “Rotation” (page 129) or “Auto Rotate” (page 158) cannot be zoomed. 1. Press [ p ] (PLAY), and then use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to display the panorama images you want to view. 2. Press [SET] to start playback of the panorama. Panorama playback causes the image to scroll left,[...]

111 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 th en use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to display the CS group w[...]

112 Viewing Snapshots and Movies The following are operations th at are supported after you press [SET] to start image playback. You can use the following procedu res to del ete images while playback is in progress or paused. . Deleting a Specific CS Gro up File 1. While CS image playback is in progre ss or paused (toggle by p ressing [SET]), press[...]

113 Viewing Snapshots and Movies . Deleting Multiple Fil es in a CS Gro up 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 “Delete Fram es” and then p[...]

114 Viewing Snapshots and Movies Use the following to divide up a CS Group into individual images. . Dividing Up a Specific CS Gro up 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Press [ 4 ], use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the “ p PLAY MENU” tab, and then press [SET]. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Divide Group” and then pre ss [ 6 ]. 4. Use [ 8[...]

115 Viewing Snapshots and Movies Use the following procedure to copy an image in a CS group to a location outside of the 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 “Copy”, and then press [SET]. 3. Use [ 4 ][...]

116 Viewing Snapshots and Movies 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to scroll through the imag es until the one you want is dis played. 2. Rotate the zoom controller tow ards z ( [ ) to zoom. You can use [ 8 ], [ 2 ], [ 4 ], and [ 6 ] to scroll the zoomed image on the monitor screen . Rotate the zoom contr oller towards w to unzoom the image.[...]

117 Viewing Snapshots and Movies 1. Use the optionally avail able AV cable (EMC-8A) to connect the camera to the TV. • For details about connecting to the ca mera and precautions when connecting, see page 17. • Make sure that the camera is turned off befor e plugging in or unplugging the cable. Check the user documentation that comes with the T[...]

118 Viewing Snapshots and Movies NO TE • Audio is stereo. • Some TVs may not be able to output images and/or audio cor rectly. • All icons and indicators that appear on the monitor scr een also appear on the TV screen. You can use [ 8 ] (DISP) to change the display contents. • Normally connecting the camera to a T V during recording will ca[...]

119 Viewing Snapshots and Movies NO TE • Use a HDMI cable that with a plug that is compatible with the camera’s HDMI mini connector on one end, and a plug that is compatible with your TV’s HDMI connector on the other end. • Proper image and/or audio output and other operations may not be possible with some devices. • Connecting the camera[...]

120 Viewing Snapshots and Movies IMPORT ANT! • The “HDMI Output” setting cannot be changed as long as there is an HDMI cable connection between the camera and a TV. Disconnect the HDMI cable from the camera to change the “HDMI Output” setting. Recording Camera Images to a DVD Recorder or Video Deck Use the following method to connect the [...]

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

122 Other Playback Functions (PLAY MENU) • To stop the slideshow, press [SET] or [MENU]. Pressing [MENU] stops the slideshow and returns to the menu screen. • Adjust audio volume by pressing [ 2 ] and then pr ess [ 8 ] or [ 2 ] during playback. • All button operations are disabled while the slideshow is transitioning from on e image to anothe[...]

123 Other Playback Functions (PLAY MENU) 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 computer as a Removable Disk (Drive). • Windows 1 Windows 8: Desktop * Explorer Windows 7, Windows Vista: Start * Computer Windows XP: Start * My Computer 2 Double-cl[...]

124 Other Playback Functions (PLAY MENU) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Movie Screen of Movie to be Edited * [MENU] * “ p PLAY MENU” Tab * M ovie Ed iting The Movie Editing feature lets you use one of the follow ing procedures to edit out a specific part of a movie. 1. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the editing method yo u want to use and then press [[...]

125 Other Playback Functions (PLAY MENU) 4. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Yes” an d then press [SET]. The selected cut operation will take cons iderable time to complete. Don’t try to perform any camera operation until the “Busy... Please wait...” message disappears from the monitor scree n. Note that a cut operation can take a long time[...]

126 Other Playback Functions (PLAY MENU) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * “ p PLAY MENU” Tab * W hite Bala nce You can use the white balance setting to select a light source type for a recorded image, which will affect the colors of the image. NO TE • You also can adjust the white balan ce when recording images (page 40). ?[...]

127 Other Playback Functions (PLAY MENU) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * “ p PLAY MENU” Tab * DPOF Printing See page 135 for details. Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * [MENU] * “ p PLAY MENU” Tab * Protect IMPORT ANT! • Note that even if a file is protected, it will be deleted if you perform the format operation (page 165). Sel[...]

128 Other Playback Functions (PLAY MENU) . To protect a spe cific imag e 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 “Protect” and then pr ess [SET]. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Select Frames [...]

129 Other Playback Functions (PLAY MENU) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * “ p PLAY MENU” Tab * Da te/Time When the date a nd time settings ar e what yo u want, align the cursor with “Apply” and then press [SET] to apply them. • To switch between 12-hour and 24-hour timekeeping, move the cursor to “am (pm)” and “24[...]

130 Other Playback Functions (PLAY MENU) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * “ p PLAY MENU” Tab * Resize You can reduce the size of a snapshot and save the r esult as a separate snapshot. The original snapshot is also retained. You can resize an image to on e of three sizes: 10M, 3M, VGA. • Resizing a 3:2 or 16:9 size snapshot[...]

131 Other Playback Functions (PLAY MENU) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Snapshot or Movie Screen * [MENU] * “ p PLAY MENU” Tab * Copy Files can be copied from the camera’s built-in memory to a memor y card or from a memory card to built-in memory. NO TE • You can copy snapshots or movies you recorded with this camera. Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * [ME[...]

132 Other Playback Functions (PLAY MENU) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Display CS group. * [MENU] * “ p PLAY MENU” Tab * CS Multi Print 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 converts the CS group to a 16M (4608 x 3456) ima ge with up to 30 CS [...]

133 Printing Printing * You can specify which images you want to print, the nu mber of copies, and date stamp settings before printing (page 135). 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 a[...]

134 Printing . 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. • For details about connect ing to the came ra and preca utions when connecting, see page 17. • The camera does not draw power over t he USB cable. Check the battery le vel before connecti[...]

135 Printing 5. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to specify the p rint option you want. • To toggle date stamping on and off, press [ 0 ] (Movie). The date stamp will be printed when “On” is indicated on the monitor screen. 6. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Print” and then press [SET]. Printing will start and the message “Bu sy... Please wait...” [...]

136 Printing . Configuring DPOF Settings In dividually fo r Each Image Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * “ p PLAY MENU” Tab * DPOF Printing * Select images 1. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to scroll t hrough the files until the imag e you want to print is displayed. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to specify the number of copies. You can specify[...]

137 Printing . To specify the number of copies for a specific image in a CS gro up 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 “Select Fram [...]

138 Printing DPOF settings are not cleared automati cally af ter printing is complete. The next DPOF print operation you execute will be performed using the last DPOF settings you configured for the images. T o clear DPOF settings, specify “00” for the number of copies of all images. Tell your print service ab out your DP OF settings! If you ta[...]

139 Printing . 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 suppo rts PictBridge, and perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls. • PRINT Image Matching III Using image editing[...]

140 Using the Camera with a Computer Using the Camera with a Computer You can perform the operations described below while the camera is conne cted to a computer. The procedures you need to perform ar e different for Windows and the Macintosh. Things you can do using a compute r... Save images to a computer and view them there • Save images and v[...]

141 Using the Camera with a Computer You can connect the camera to your computer in order to view an d store images (snapshot and movie files). IMPORT ANT! • Never unplug the USB cable, or operate the camera while viewing or storing images. Doing so can cause data to become corrupted. NO TE • You also can use your computer’s car d slot (if it[...]

142 Using the Camera with a Computer . To connect the camer a to your computer and save files 1. Turn on the camera and press [MENU]. 2. On the “ ¥ SETTING” tab, select “USB” and then press [ 6 ]. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Mass Storag e” , and then press [SET]. 4. Turn off the camera and then use the USB cable that comes with t[...]

143 Using the Camera with a Computer 11. Windows 8 users: On the “Documents ” menus, click “Home” and then “Paste”. Windows 7 users: On the “Docum ents” “Organize” menu, select “Paste”. Windows Vista users: On the “D ocuments” “Edit” menu, select “Paste”. Windows XP users: On the “My Documents” “Edit” men[...]

144 Using the Camera with a Computer To play back a movie, first copy it to you r computer and then double-click the movie file. Some operating systems may not be able to pla y back movies. If this happens, you need to install separately available softwar e. • With Windows 8 and Windows 7, playback is supported by Windows Media Player 12. • If [...]

145 Using the Camera with a Computer IMPORT ANT! • Never unplug the USB cable, or operate the camera while viewing or storing images. Doing so can cause data to become corrupted. • The camera does not support operation with Mac OS X 10.0. Operation is supported with Mac OS 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, and 10.8 (using the OS standar[...]

146 Using the Camera with a Computer . To connect the camer a to your computer and save files 1. Turn on the camera and press [MENU]. 2. On the “ ¥ SETTING” tab, select “USB” and then press [ 6 ]. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Mass Storag e” , and then press [SET]. 4. Turn off the camera and then use the USB cable that comes with t[...]

147 Using the Camera with a Computer . To view copied images 1. Double-click the camera’s drive icon. 2. Double-click the “DCIM” fo lder to ope n it. 3. Double-click the folder that contai ns the image s you want to view. 4. Double-click the image file you want to view. • For information about file names, see “M emory Folder Structure” [...]

148 Using the Camera with a Computer . Movie Playback Precautions Proper movie playback may not be possi ble on some Macintosh models. If you experience problems, try t he following. – Try recording movies with a quality setting of “STD”. – Upgrade to the latest version of QuickTime. – Shut down other applications that are running. Even i[...]

149 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 156) 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[...]

150 Using the Camera with a Computer Loading a commercially availabl e FlashAir card in the camera makes it possible to view images on and copy them to a smar tphone or computer over a wireless LAN connection. • For more information, see the instructions that come w ith the card. 1. Use a computer or other device to configure the settings of the [...]

151 Using the Camera with a Computer IMPORT ANT! • When on an aircraft or in an y other location where use of wireless communicatio n is limited or prohibited, do not use a FlashAir car d, or change the camera’s “FlashAir” setting (page 156 ) and the FlashAir card’s setting to those shown below. FlashAir: Off Memory Card: Start with the c[...]

152 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[...]

153 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 The following operations are supported fo r DCF-compliant images. Note, however, that CASIO makes no performance guarantees concerning these oper ations. • Transferring this camera’s DCF-com pliant[...]

154 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[...]

155 Other Settings (SETTING) Other Settings (SETTING) 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] * “ ¥ SETTING” Tab * ECO Mode Enabling power saving reduces the bright ness of the monitor screen and switches other camera operations to[...]

156 Other Settings (SETTING) Procedure [MENU] * “ ¥ SETTING” Tab * Eye-Fi Select “Off” to disable Eye-Fi card communication (page 148). Procedure [MENU] * “ ¥ SETTING” Tab * FlashAir Selecting “Start with the control imag e” for the FlashAir card setting and selecting “On” for the camera’s “Fla shAir” setting wi ll estab[...]

157 Other Settings (SETTING) Procedure [MENU] * “ ¥ SETTING” Tab * Create Fol der • Images recorded with the BEST SHOT “For eBay” or “Auction” scene, and the “For YouTube” scene are stored in special folders. They are not stored in the folder you create here. • Deleting all of the files in a folder cause the folder to be delete[...]

158 Other Settings (SETTING) Procedure [MENU] * “ ¥ SETTING” Tab * Auto Rotate The camera automatically detects whether a snapshot image was sh ot in portrait or landscape orientation and displays it accordingly. Procedure [MENU] * “ ¥ SETTING” Tab * File No. Use the following procedure to specify the rule that governs generation of the s[...]

159 Other Settings (SETTING) Procedure [MENU] * “ ¥ SETTING” Tab * Sleep This feature turns off the monitor screen and lights the back lamp (green) whenever no camera operation is performed for a preset period 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 whi[...]

160 Other Settings (SETTING) Procedure [MENU] * “ ¥ SETTING” Tab * REC • With “On/Off”, the camera turns off when you press [ r ] (REC) in the REC mode. Procedure [MENU] * “ ¥ SETTING” Tab * PLAY • With “On/Off”, the camera turns off when you press [ p ] (PLAY) in the PLAY mode. Procedure [MENU] * “ ¥ SETTING” Tab * Delet[...]

161 Other Settings (SETTING) Procedure [MENU] * “ ¥ SETTING” Tab * World Time You can use the World Time scre en to view the current time in a zon e that is different from your Home City when you go on a trip, et c. World Time disp lays the current time in 162 cities in 32 time zones around the globe. 1. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Destin[...]

162 Other Settings (SETTING) Procedure [MENU] * “ ¥ SETTING” Tab * Adjust When the date and time settings are what you want, select “ Apply” and then press [SET] to apply them. • To switch between 12-hour and 2 4-hour timekeeping, use move the cursor to “am (pm)” and “24h” (one of which w ill be displayed) and then use [ 8 ] and [...]

163 Other Settings (SETTING) Procedure [MENU] * “ ¥ SETTING” Tab * Language . Specify the disp lay language you wa nt. 1 Select the bottom tab “ ¥ ”. 2 Select “Language”. 3 Select the language you want. • Camera models sold in certain geographic areas may not support display language selection. Procedure [MENU] * “ ¥ SETTING” T[...]

164 Other Settings (SETTING) Procedure [MENU] * “ ¥ SETTING” Tab * Video Ou tput You can use the procedure in this section to sele ct either NTSC or PAL as the video output system. You can also specify an aspe ct ratio of 4:3 or 16:9. • Select the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) that matches the type of TV you plan to u se. Images will not displa[...]

165 Other Settings (SETTING) Procedure [MENU] * “ ¥ SETTING” Tab * Format If a memory card is load ed in the camera, this operation will for mat the memory 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 sur[...]

166 Appendix Appendix * DANGER This symbol indicates information that, if ignored or applied incorrectly, creates t he danger of death or serious person al injury. * WARNING This indication stipulates matters that have t he risk of causing death or serious injury if the product is operated incorrectly while ignoring this indication. * CAUTION This [...]

167 Appendix • Failure to observe any of the following precautions creates the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion. – Never use or leave the battery near open flame. – Do not expose the battery to heat or fire . – Make sure the battery is oriented correctly w hen charging it. – Never carry or store the ba ttery together with [...]

168 Appendix * WARNING . Smoke, abnormal odor, overhe ating, and other a bnormalities • Continued use of the camera while it is emitting smoke or strange odor, or while it is overheating creates t he risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the a bove symptoms are present. 1. Turn off the camera. 2.[...]

169 Appendix • Misuse of the USB-AC adapter can cause them to become damaged, creating the risk of fire and electric shock. Be sure to observe the following precautions. – Never place heavy objects on the USB-AC adap ter or subject it to direct heat. – Do not modify the USB-AC adapter, allow it to become damaged, o r forcibly bend it. – Do [...]

170 Appendix . Dropping and Rou gh Treatment • Continued use of the camera after it is damaged by dropping or other rough treatment creates the risk of fi re and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps wheneve r any of the above symp toms are present. 1. Turn off the camera. 2. If you are using the USB-AC adapter to power the came[...]

171 Appendix . Recharge able Batte ry • If battery charging does not end norma lly w ithin the specified charging time, stop charging anyway and conta ct your local CASIO authorized service center. Continued charging creates the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion. • Be sure to read the user documentation that comes with the camera[...]

172 Appendix . Monitor Screen • Do not apply strong pressure to the LCD panel sur face or subject it to strong impact. Doing so can cause the display panel glass to crack and lead to personal injury. • Should the monitor screen ever becom e cracked, never touch any of the liquid inside the monitor screen. Doing so creates th e risk of skin infl[...]

173 Appendix . Data Error Precautions Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in camera memory. – Removing the ba ttery or memory card while the camera is pe rforming some operation – Removing the ba ttery or memory card wh ile the back lamp is flashing [...]

174 Appendix . Lens • Never apply too much force when cle aning the surface of the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause ma lfunction. • You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain types of images, such as a slight bend in lines that should b e straig ht. This is due to the char acteristics of lenses, and does not indica[...]

175 Appendix . Copyrights Except for your own person al enjoyment, unau thorized use of snapshots or movies of images whose rights belong to others, without the permission of the right ho lder, is forbidden by copyright laws. In some case s, shooting of public performances, shows, exhibitions, etc. may be restricted entirely, even if it is for your[...]

176 Appendix . If the camera’s back lamp starts fla shing red... If the back lamp starts flashing red during c har ging, it means that further cha rging is not possible for one of the reasons below. Per form the actions described below to correct the problem and then try charging ag ain. Ambient temperature or th e temperature of the battery is a[...]

177 Appendix . Precautions during Use • Operation provided by a battery under cold conditions is always less than operation under normal temperatures. This is due to t he characteristics of the battery, not the camera. • Charge the battery in an area where the temperature is within the range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). Outside this temp[...]

178 Appendix See page 23 for information about supported memory car ds and how to load a memory card. . Using a Memory Card • SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards, and SDXC memory cards have a write protect switch. Use the switch when you need to guard against accidentally deleting data. Note, however, if you write protect an SD memory card you mus[...]

179 Appendix . Discarding or Tr ansferring Ownershi p of a Memory Card or the Camera The format and delete functions of the camera do not actually delete files from the memory card. The original data remains on the card. Note that responsibility fo r the data on a memory card lies with you. The followin g procedures are recommended whenever you dis[...]

180 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 165). Menu items depend on whet her the camera 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 [...]

181 Appendix . p PLAY MENU . ¥ SETTING Slideshow Images: All images / Time: 30 min / Interval: 3 sec / Effect: Pattern 1 MOTION PRINT Create Movie Editing – Lighting – White Balance – Brightness – DPOF Printing – Protect – Date/Time – Rotation – Resize – Trimming – Copy – Divide Group – CS Multi Print – CS Frame Edit – [...]

182 Appendix Displays a histogram on the monitor screen which you can u se to check the exposure of an image befo re you shoot it. You also can display the histogram in the PLAY mode for information about the exposure levels of images. NO TE • A centered histogram does not necessa rily guarantee optimum exp osure. The recorded image may be over-e[...]

183 Appendix Example Histograms A histogram towards the left side results when the overall image is dark. A histogram that is too far to the left may result in “black o ut” of the dark areas of an image. A histogram towards the right side results when the overall image is light. A histogram that is too far to the right may result in “white ou[...]

184 Appendix When things don’t go rig ht... Troubleshooting Problem Poss ible Cause an d Recommended Act ion Power Supply Power does not turn on. 1) The battery may not be load ed correct ly (page 16 ). 2) The battery may b e dead. Char ge the batt ery (page 1 7). If the battery go es dead soon a fter being ch arged, it mean s the battery ha s re[...]

185 Appendix The subject is out of focus in the recorded i mage. The image may not be focused pro perly. When co mposing the image, make sur e the subje ct is locat ed inside the focus fram e. The flash does not fire. 1) If ? (Flash Off) is se lected as t he flash mode, change to another m ode (page 48). 2) I f the batter y is low, char ge it (page[...]

186 Appendix A recorde d image was not saved. 1) Camera power may have been turned off be fore the sa ve operation was co mplete, which will re sult in the image not being save d. If the ba ttery indica tor shows , ch arge the battery as soon as po ssible (pag e 21). 2) Y ou may have remove d the memory card f rom the camera before the sa ve operat[...]

187 Appendix Playback The color of the playback i mage is different fr om what appears on th e monitor scr een when shooti ng. Sunlight o r light from an other source may be shini ng directly into the len s when yo u are shoo ting. Positi on the camer a so sunlight do es not shin e direct ly into the l ens. Images are not displayed. This camera ca [...]

188 Appendix Language sel ection screen appea rs when the camera is turned on. 1) Y ou did not co nfigure ini tial sett ings after pu rchasing the camera or th e camera may h ave been le ft with a dead battery. Configure the correc t settings ( pages 22, 163) . 2) T here may be a probl em with the came ra’s memory dat a. If this is the c ase, per[...]

189 Appendix Display Messages ALERT The camera’s protection function may have activated because camera temperature is too high. Turn off the camera and wait until it cools down before tr ying to use it again. Battery is low. Battery power is low. Can not find th e file. The image you specified with the slideshow “Images” setting cannot be fou[...]

190 Appendix Memory Full Memory is full with images you recorded and/or files saved by editing operations. When sho oting with Prerecord CS, this message indicates that there is not enough memory capacity to record all of the pre-reco rded images. Delete files you no longer need (page 33). Printing Error An error occurred while printing. • The pr[...]

191 Appendix Snapshot Number of Snapshots/Movie Rec ording Time Image Size (Pixels) Quali ty File Size Built-in Memor y * 1 Recording Capacity SD Memor y Card * 2 Recording Capacity 16M (4608 x 3456) Fine 10.71 MB 3 1072 Normal 5.57 MB 5 1654 3:2 (4608 x 3072) Fine 9.43 MB 4 1214 Normal 4.92 MB 6 1873 16:9 (4608 x 2592) Fine 7.83 MB 5 1466 Normal 4[...]

192 Appendix Movies Image Size/Pixels (Audio) Approximate Data Rate (Frame Rate) Maximum File Size Built-in Memory * 1 Recording Capacity Maximum Recording Time with SD Memory Card * 2 File Size of 1-minute Movie Continuous Recording Time per Movie * 3 FHD (1920 x 1080) (Stereo) 14.2 Megabi ts/second (30 fram es/secon d) 4GB or 29 minutes 27 second[...]

193 Appendix *1 Built-in memory cap acity after formatting (A pprox. 52.2MB) *2 When using a 16GB SDHC memor y card (SanDisk Cor poration). Number of image a nd recording time values dep end on the memory card you are us ing. *3 The allowable re cording time will be shorter if the capa city of the S D memory card yo u are using is smaller th an the[...]

194 Appendix • Snapshot an d movie reco rding capa city values a re approxim ate and inten ded for referenc e only. Actual capacity de pends on im age contents . • File size a nd data rat e values are app roximate and intended f or refere nce only. Ac tual values depend on the type of image bein g shot. • When using a memory card with a diffe[...]

195 Appendix Specifi cations File Forma t Snapshots: JPEG (Exif Version 2 .3; DCF 2. 0 standard ; DPOF co mpliant) Movies: MOV format, H. 264/AVC standar d, IMA-ADPCM (s tereo) Recordin g Media Built-in Memory (Image Sto rage Area: 52.2MB * ) SD/SDHC/SDXC * Built-in memory capacity afte r formatting Recorded I mage Sizes Snaps hots: 16M (4608 x 345[...]

196 Appendix Shutter CMO S electron ic shutter, mechanical sh utter Shutter Spe ed Snapshot (Pr ogram Auto): 1 /4 to 1/2000 se cond Snapshot (P remium Aut o PRO): 4 to 1/4000 sec ond Snapshot (Aperture Priority AE ): 1 to 1/ 2000 seco nd Snapshot (Shu tter Spee d Priority AE ): 15 to 1/2000 second Snapshot (M anual Exposur e): 15 to 1/20 00 second [...]

197 Appendix Approximate Battery Life All of the values provided below represent th e approximate amount of time under normal temperature (23°C (73°F )) before the camera turns off. These values are not guaranteed. Low temperatures shorten batter y life. • Battery: NP-130 (Rated Capacity: 1800 mAh) • Recording Medium: 16GB SDHC memo ry card ([...]

198 Appendix . Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-1 30) . USB-AC adaptor (AD-C53U) • Power cord precautions for use in Singapore The power cord set is not supplied. The power cord used must comply with relevant national and/or international sta ndards. Rated Vol tage 3.7 V Rated Capaci tance 1800 mAh Operating Te mperature Require ments 0 to 40[...]

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