Casio EX-ZR20 manuel d'utilisation

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-110) USB-AC adaptor (AD-C53U) USB cable Power cord Strap Basic Reference * The shape of th e power cord plug vari es according t o country or geogr[...]

3 • The contents of this manual are subject to change witho ut notice. • The contents of this manual have been checked at each step of the production process. Feel free to contact us if you notice anything th at is questionable, erroneous, etc. • Any copying of the contents o f this User’s Guide, either in part or its entirety, is forbidden[...]

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

5 Contents ] Zooming with Su per Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Zoom (SR)) . . . 55 Using Continuous Shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 ] Using High S peed CS an d Prerecord CS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 ] Continuous Shutter Prec a[...]

6 Contents ] Advanced Settings 91 Using On-screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 REC Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (REC) . . 92 ] Zooming with Su per Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Zoom (SR)) . . . 92 ] Sel[...]

7 Contents ] Other Playback Functions (PLAY) 116 Playing a Slideshow on the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Slid eshow) . 1 16 ] T ransferring Music from Y our Computer to Camera Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 18 Creating a Snapshot of Movie Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . (MOTION PRINT) . 1 19 Editing a Movie on the Camera [...]

8 Contents ] Other Settings (Set Up) 157 Enabling Power Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (ECO Mode) . 157 Adjusting Monitor Screen Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Screen) . 157 Auto Image Orientation Detection and Rotation . . . . . . . . . .(Auto Rotate) . 158 Configuring Camera Sound Settin g[...]

9 The numbers in parentheses indicate t he pages w here each item is explained. General Guide 1 Zoom controller (pages 29, 52, 111) 2 Shutter button (page 28) 3 [ON/OFF] (Power) (page 26) 4 [BS] (BEST SHOT) button (pages 56, 70) 5 [AUTO] button (page 28) 6 Lens 7 Front lamp (pages 48, 94) 8 Flash (page 41) 9 Microphones (page 62) bk Back lamp (page[...]

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 . Movie Recording . Snapshot Viewing 1 Recording mode (page 61) 2 Audio recording disabled (page 64) 3 Remaining movie memory capacity (page 61) 4 Movie recording time (page 61) 5 Movie recording in progress (page 61) 6 Movie quality (FHD /STD movie) (pag es 61, 64)/ Recording sp eed (high speed movie) (page 64) 7 Battery level indicator (page 2[...]

12 . Movie Playback . CS Image Viewing Each press of [ 8 ] (DISP) will cycle through display settings that display or hide on-screen informa tion and the control panel. You can configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode. • The control panel is not displayed and display informatio n settings cannot be changed during movie recording[...]

13 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 , in cluding the following eight 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 [...]

14 Quick Start Basics Wide 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 angle of view possible with the lens. Converted to 35 mm equivalents, the focal distances available with this feature enable shooting with app roximate angles of view of 15 mm [...]

15 Quick Start Basics Note that the battery of a newly p urchased camera is not charged. Perform the steps below to load the battery into the camera and charge it. • Your camera requires a special CASIO rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-110) for power. Never try to use any othe r type of battery. 1. Open the battery cover. Slide the battery co[...]

16 Quick Start Basics To replace the battery 1. Open the battery cover and remove the current battery. With the monitor screen side of the camera facing upwards, slide the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration. After the battery pops out, pull it the rest of the way out of the camera. 2. Load a new battery. You can use[...]

17 Quick Start Basics 3. Connect the USB cable to the camera. The back lamp should light red, indicating that charging has started. The back lamp will go out when charging is complete. It takes about 180 minutes to bring a fully dead battery to a full charge. • A battery that has not been used for a long time, or ambient temperature extremes can [...]

18 Quick Start Basics 4. After chargi ng is complete, disconn ect the USB cabl e from the camera and then unpl ug the power cord from the power outl et. . To charge using a USB co nnection to a compute r The battery loaded in the came ra is charged whenever the camera is connected directly to a computer with the USB cable. • Depending on the setu[...]

19 Quick Start Basics • A battery that has not been used for a long time, certain types of computers, and connection conditions can caus e charging to take more than approximately six hours, which will tri gger a timer that ter minates charging automatically, even if the battery is not fully charged. If this happens, disconnect and then reconnect[...]

20 Quick Start Basics IMPORT ANT! • Charging is not performed while the con nected computer is in the hibernate mode. • A charging error can occur immediately a fte r charging begins or some time after charging begins. A charging error is i ndicated by the back lamp flashing red. • If low supply capacity exists due to your computer model or 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 bat[...]

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. Slide the battery cover slider towards OPEN and then open it as indicated by the arrows in the illustration. 2. Load a memory card. Positioning the memory card so its front is facing upwards (towards the monitor screen side of the camera), slide [...]

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

26 Quick Start Basics 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, 104). •P r e s s i n g [ r ] (REC) while in the PLAY mode returns to the REC mode. • Take care to ensure that nothing is restric[...]

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 modes (Au to 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 [ r ] (R EC). 2. Use [AUTO] to select Auto recording mode. Each press of [AUTO] t[...]

29 Quick Start Basics 1. Point the camera a t the subject. If you are using Premium Auto PRO, text will appear in the lower right corner of the monitor screen 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[...]

30 Quick Start Basics The Premium Auto PRO Make-up Function smoothes the skin texture of t he subject and softens facial shado ws caused by harsh sunlight for better looking por traits. There are three different Make-up Level settings: “Off”, “Standard”, and “High”. 1. Enter the Premium Aut o PRO mode (page 28). 2. Press [SET]. 3. Use [[...]

31 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[...]

32 Quick Start Basics Use the following procedure to view snapshots o n the camera’s monitor screen. • For information about how to play back movies, see page 104. • For information about images reco rded using continuous shutter (CS) , see page 106. 1. Turn on the camera and press [ p ] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode. • This will display on[...]

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 record mor e 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 107. • The delete menu will n[...]

34 Quick Start Basics 1. Press [ p ] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mo de and then press [ 2 ] ( ). 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Delete Files” and then press [SET]. • This displays a file selection screen. 3. Use [ 8 ], [ 2 ], [ 4 ], and [ 6 ] to move the selection bou ndary to the file you want to dele te, and then press [S ET]. • This will[...]

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

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

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

38 Snapshot Tutorial NO TE • No icon is displayed for any Control Panel option (p age 10) that is set to its initial default (reset) setting. An icon will appear only if you change the setting of the corresponding Control Panel option. The foll ow ing are the initial defaults for Control Panel options. – Flash: Auto Flash – Focus: Auto Focus [...]

39 Snapshot Tutorial Image Size Selection Tips Note that larger images have more pixe ls , so they take up more memory space. • For information about image size, image quality, and number of images that can be stored, see page 190. • For information about movie image size, see page 100. • For information about resizing existing snapshots, see[...]

40 Snapshot Tutorial • The initial factory default image size setting is 16M (16 million pixels). • Selecting “3:2” records images with an aspect ratio of 3:2, wh ich matches the standard aspect ratio of print paper. • The letters “HDTV” stand for “High Defi nition Television”. An HDTV screen has an aspect ratio of 16:9, wh ich ma[...]

41 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 194. IMPORT ANT! • Foreign matter on the flash window can react with the light of the flash, producing some smoke[...]

42 Snapshot Tutorial NO TE • Take care so your fingers and the stra p do not block the flash. • The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is too far away or too close. • Flash charging time (page 194) depends on oper ating conditions (battery condition, ambient temperature, etc.). • Shooting with flash turned off when lighting[...]

43 Snapshot Tutorial 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the third control panel option from the top (Focus). 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. *1 The focus ran ge is the dist ance from th e lens surfac e. *2 The focus ran ge depends on the current op tical zoom pos ition. *3 [...]

44 Snapshot Tutorial To focus with manual focus 1. On the monitor screen, compose the image so the subject you wan t to focus on is within the yellow boundar y. 2. Watching t he image on the monitor screen use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to adjust focus. • At this time the image that is within the bo undary will enlarge and fill the monitor scree n, which ai[...]

45 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 l ock, select “ Í Spot” or “ Ë Tracking” for the Auto Focus area (page 46). 1. Align the monitor screen ?[...]

46 Snapshot Tutorial You can use the following procedure to change th e Auto Focus metering area for shooting snapshots. • When recording movies, the AF metering area is always “ Í Spot”. 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the fourth control panel option from the top (AF Area). 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select[...]

47 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 select the fifth control panel option from the top (ISO Sensiti vity). 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. • While “AUTO” is selected, Anti S hake corrects for subject [...]

48 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 fourth control panel option from the bottom (Self-ti mer). 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the setting you want and[...]

49 Snapshot Tutorial You can adjust white balance to match the source of light available where you are shooting and avoid the blue cast that results when shooting outdoors when it is cloudy, and the green cast that results when shooting under fluorescent lighting. 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the third control [...]

50 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 second cont rol panel opti on from the bottom (EV Sh ift). 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to adjust the exposu r[...]

51 Snapshot Tutorial 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the bottom control panel optio n (Date/Time). You can use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select date or time display. NO TE • You can select either of two display styles (page 162) for the date: Month/Day or Day/Month. • The time is displayed using 24-hour format. Your [...]

52 Snapshot Tutorial 1. In the REC m ode, slid e the zoom c ontroller to zoom. 2. Press the shutter button to shoot the image. NO TE • Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against image blur du e to camera movement when shooting with telephoto. • Performing a zoom operation changes th e lens aperture. • Except for High Speed Movie, zoom [...]

53 Snapshot Tutorial During a zoom operation, a zoom bar ap pears on the monitor screen to show the current zoom setting. Interpreting the Zo om Bar Range where ima ge deterior ation is su ppressed. (optical zo om, HD Zoom , Single SR Zoom, Multi SR Zoom) 1X 32.0X to 127.5X Zoom pointer (Indicates current zo om.) Point from which ima ge deteriorat [...]

54 Snapshot Tutorial . Zoom Icon The appearance of the zoom icon on the m onito r screen depends on the zoom factor. . Zoom Factor The digital zoom factor depends on the image size (page 38), the super r esolution zoom setting, and on whether or not the “Multi SR Zoom” BEST SHOT scene is selected (page 85). • Multi SR Zoom is enabled by selec[...]

55 Snapshot Tutorial There are two types of Super Resolution Zoo m: Single SR Zoom and Multi SR Z oom. 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 final image to suppress image quality deteriorat[...]

56 Snapshot Tutorial To shoot with Continuous Shutter, press [BS] (BEST SHOT) and then select the “ High Speed CS” scene. NO TE • To return from the “High Speed CS” BEST SHOT scene to the Single Shot mode, press [AUTO]. With High Speed CS, you can configure the came ra to shoot at a speed of 3, 5, 10, 15, or 30 images per second, as long [...]

57 Snapshot Tutorial • You can specify 5, 10, 20, or 30 as the maximum number of shots for each continuous shutter operation. • You can specify anywhere from 1 sec ond up to 10 seconds as the continuous shutter shooting time, which is the amount of time of the pr e-record buffer plus the amount of time that continuous shutter recor ding is perf[...]

58 Snapshot Tutorial 1. In the REC mo de, press [BS] (BEST SHOT). 2. Use [ 8 ], [ 2 ], [ 4 ], and [ 6 ] to select “High Speed CS” and then press [SET]. • This will display Š (High Speed CS). 3. Press [SET]. 4. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the second control panel optio n from the top (Hig h Speed CS fps). 5. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select th[...]

59 Snapshot Tutorial 10. Press [SET]. • The approximate number of recordable CS images will appear on the monitor screen. 11. Half-press the shutter button. This will cause the camera to start pre-recording images. • The camera will not emit a shu tter sound when you half-press the shutter button while Prerecord CS is selected. • If you relea[...]

60 Snapshot Tutorial • When shooting CS images, the snapshot image quality automatically changes to “Normal”. • If there is not enough available capacity on the memory card, you may not be able to record the number of CS images indicated o n the monitor screen. Make sure your memory card has sufficient remaining ca pacity before shooting wi[...]

61 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 62). See the pages indicated below for more information about movies. High-definition movie (FHD movie): page 64 High speed movie (HS movie): page 64 1. In the REC mode , press [M[...]

62 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 paramete rs. The result is higher quality images th an those produced by Auto recording. The shooting environment detected by the camera is displaye d in the[...]

63 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[...]

64 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. In the REC mode , press [MENU]. 2. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the “Quality” tab. 3. Use[...]

65 Recording Movies 4. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the frame rate (recording speed) you want and then press [SET]. A fast frame rate (such as 480 fps) will result in a smaller image size. 5. Record the movie the same way as you would a normal movie (page 61). Press [ 0 ] (Movie) to start and stop recording. • During High Speed Movie recording ([...]

66 Recording Movies With Prerecord Movie, the camera continual ly updates a buffer that stores up to five seconds of movie images. This lets you recor d a move that contains what happened five seconds before you started r ecording, followed by real-time record ing. Pressing [ 0 ] (Movie) saves the pre-recorded action (buffer contents) followed by r[...]

67 Recording Movies . To shoot a Prerecord Movie 1. After using the above procedure to set up the camera for Prerecord Movie, point the camera at the subject. 2. When you are ready to record, press [ 0 ] (Movie). This will save the approximately five seconds of action that was prer ecorded in the buffer before you pressed [ 0 ] (Movie) (two seconds[...]

68 Recording Movies The “For YouTube” scene records 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. In the REC mode , press [MENU]. 2. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6[...]

69 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[...]

70 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[...]

71 Using BEST SHOT 3. Press [SET] to configure the camera with the settings for the currently selected scene. This returns to the REC mode. • The settings of the scene you selected remain in effect until you select a different scene. • To select a different BEST SHOT scene, repeat the above procedu re from step 1. 4. Press the shutter button (i[...]

72 Using BEST SHOT . BEST SHOT Precautio ns • Sample images shown on BEST SHOT scene screens were not shot with this camera. There are provided to illu strate the effects and merits of each scene. • Images shot using a BEST SHOT scene may not produce the results you expected due to shooting conditions and other factors. • You can modify the c[...]

73 Using BEST SHOT You can save up to 999 camer a setups as user BEST SHOT scenes for instant recall whenever you need them. 1. Select the “BEST SHOT (Register Us er Scene)” BEST SHOT scene, and then press [SET]. 2. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the snapshot wh ose setup you want to save. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Save”, and then pr[...]

74 Using BEST SHOT A variety of artistic effects help to ma ke even common, ordinary subjects become more novel and exciting. 1. In the REC mo de, press [BS] (BEST SHOT). 2. Select the BEST SHOT scene you want to use and then pre ss [SET]. 3. Press [SET] and then use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the fourth control panel option from the to p. The inten[...]

75 Using BEST SHOT 6. Press the shutter bu tton to shoot. NO TE • You cannot view the result of an effect on the camera’s monitor screen while composing the image. • With “ART SHOT”, the settings below cannot be configure d using the “Quality” or “REC” menu. Saturation, Contrast, Sharpness, Single SR Zo om The camera shoots a seri[...]

76 Using BEST SHOT This function analyzes a burst of cons ecutive images and then blur s the background behind the main subject. This creates an e ffect that r eally makes the subject stand out, just like photographs taken with a single- lens reflex camera. The blur effect can be set to one of three levels. 1. In the REC mo de, press [BS] (BEST SHO[...]

77 Using BEST SHOT NO TE • The current “Zoom (SR) ” (page 55) setting is ignored when shooting with this function. • With this BEST SHOT scene, the fl ash setting automatically becomes ? (Flash Off). • The desired background blur effect ma y not be attained if the camera or subject moves during shooting. • Depending on the shooting envi[...]

78 Using BEST SHOT 5. Hold the camera so it is upright, with th e shutter button and other controls at t he bottom. • Do not point the camera straight down at the ground at this time. If you do, the camera’s built-in vertical/horizontal positio n sensor will not operate properly and may make it impossible to start shooting. 6. Point the camera [...]

79 Using BEST SHOT 7. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down and slowly move the camera in accordance with the in structions and arrow that appear on th e monitor screen. • Holding the camera firmly with both hands, follow the instructions that appear on the monitor screen to slowly slide the camera horizontally or vertically in an arc[...]

80 Using BEST SHOT • Shooting a Wide Shot image after half-pressing the shutter button to perform Auto Focus may not produce the desired results if there are considerable differences in the brightness, color, and/or focus of the individual images. If this happens, try changing the focus position by focu sing on a different subject, etc. • Since[...]

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

82 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 [...]

83 Using BEST SHOT NO TE • HDR works best when shooting with the camera mounted on a tripod. • With this BEST SHOT scene, the fl ash setting automatically becomes ? (Flash Off). • Anti shake correction performed to compensate for camer a movement while shooting with this function results in an image area that is narrower than normal. • The [...]

84 Using BEST SHOT 6. Press the shutter bu tton to shoot. • After you press the shutter button, t he message “Busy... Pl ease wait...” will appear on the monitor scr een to indicate t hat recording is in progress. Keep the camera still while this message is di splayed. The recording p rocess takes some time to complete after the message appe [...]

85 Using BEST SHOT 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. 1. In the REC mo de, press [BS] (BEST SHOT). 2. Select “Multi SR Zoom ” and then press [SET]. 3. Press the shutter bu tton to shoot. NO TE • Multi SR Zoom is [...]

86 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 panoram a of up to 360 degrees, which is dramatical ly greater than the physical capabilities of the lens. • The final panorama image can be one of the two sizes shown below. Slide[...]

87 Using BEST SHOT NO TE • The following conditions are not compatible with Slide Panorama shooting. – Subject whose brightness is very differ ent from that of its surroundings due to artificial ligh t, sunlight, etc. – Rivers, waves, waterfalls, or other s ubject with constantly changing patterns – Sky, beach, or other subject with continu[...]

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

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

90 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. In the REC mo de, press [BS] (BEST SHOT). 2. Select “High Speed Best Selection” and then press [SET]. 3. Press the shu[...]

91 Advanced Settings Advanced Settings The following are menu op erations you can use to configur e various camera settings. • You also can use the Control Panel (page 37) to configure some of the settings that appear on the menu screen. Refer to the page refer ences provided in this section for information about configuring settings using the Co[...]

92 Advanced Settings . Menu Operations in This Manual Menu operations are represen ted in this manual as shown below. The following operation is the same as the one described un der “Example Menu Screen Operation” on page 91. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * “REC” Tab * Zoom (SR) See page 55 for details. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * “[...]

93 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * “REC” Tab * Anti Shake You can turn on the camera’s Anti Shake feature to reduce image blur due to subject movement or camera movement when shooting a movin g subject using telephoto, when shooting a fast-moving subject, or w hen shooting under dim lighting conditions. NO TE • Only camer[...]

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

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

96 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * “REC” Tab * Digital Zoom Select “On” when you want to use digital zoom (page 53). • Digital zoom is disabled while s hooting with the following featur e. – High speed movie recording Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * “REC” Tab * Wind Noise Cut Select “On” to reduce wind noise [...]

97 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * “REC” Tab * Grid The on-screen grid can be displayed on the REC mode monitor screen for easy ve rt ical and horizontal alignment when composing images. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * “REC” Tab * Review While Review is turned on, the camera will display a image f or about one second imm[...]

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

99 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * “Quality” Tab * Size For details, see the control panel procedur e on page 38. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * “Quality” Tab * t Quality (Sn apshot) • The “Fine” setting h elps to bring out det ails when shooting dense tree branches or leaves, a complex pattern, etc. • Memory ca[...]

100 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * “Quality” Tab * » Quality (Movie) This setting can be used to configure movie imag e quality settings and to select either normal movie recording or High Speed Movie recording. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * “Quality” Tab * EV Shift For details, see the control panel procedur e on pa[...]

101 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * “Quality” Tab * ISO For details, see the control panel procedur e on page 47. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * “Quality” Tab * ISO High Limit NO TE • When the “ISO Sensitivity” setting (page 47) is something other than “AUTO (Auto)”, the “ISO High Limit” setting is ignored[...]

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

103 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * “Quality” Tab * Flash Int ensity You can specify flash intensity to one of five levels fr om +2 (brightest flash) to –2 (least bright flash) . • Flash intensity may not change when the subject is too far away o r too close. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * “Quality” Tab * Sharpn ess[...]

104 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[...]

105 Viewing Snapshots and Movies 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, right, up, or down. Playback Controls • The following functions cannot be performed on a panor ama image. Dynamic[...]

106 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[...]

107 Viewing Snapshots and Movies The following are operations that ar e 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[...]

108 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[...]

109 Viewing Snapshots and Movies Use the following to divide up a CS Group into individual images. . Dividing Up a Specific CS Gro up 1. While a CS group is di splayed or while the images of a CS group are scrolling on the monitor screen, press [MENU]. 2. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the “PLAY” tab. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Divide G[...]

110 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 ][...]

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

112 Viewing Snapshots and Movies 1. Use the optionally availabl e AV cable (EMC-8A) to connect the camera to the TV. • Make sure that you insert the cable connector into the USB/AV port un til you feel it click securely into place. Failure to insert the connector fully can result in poor communication or malfunction. • Note that even while the [...]

113 Viewing Snapshots and Movies 3. Turn on the camera and press [ p ] (PLAY). This will cause an image to appear on the TV screen, w ithout anything appearing on the camera’s monitor screen. • You also can change the aspect rati o of the screen and the video output system (page 165). 4. Now you can display images and pla y back movies as you n[...]

114 Viewing Snapshots and Movies Use a commerciall y available HDMI cable to connect the camera to the TV. For i nformation about playback, see the procedure starti ng from step 2 under “Viewing Snapshots an d Movies on a TV Screen” on page 112. • Use a commercially available HDMI cable th at is marked with the logo shown to the right. IMPORT[...]

115 Viewing Snapshots and Movies . Selecting the HDMI Te rminal Ou tput Method (HDMI Output) Procedure [MENU] * “Se t Up” Tab * HDMI Output Use this setting to select the digit al signal format when conn ecting to a TV with an HDMI cable. * 1080i corre sponds to 10 80 60i, but no t 1080 50i. Because of t his, the requ ired outp ut method may be[...]

116 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Other Playback Functions (PLAY) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other playback operations. Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * [MENU] * “PLAY” Tab * Slideshow For information about menu operations, see page 91 . Playing a Slideshow on the Camera (Slideshow) Start Start[...]

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

118 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) You can replace the built-in slideshow back ground music with other music from your computer. Supported File Types: • PCM format (16-bit, monaural / stereo) WAV files • Sampling Frequencies: 11.025 kHz/22.05 kHz/44.1 kHz Number of Files: 9 File names: SSBGM001.WAV to SSBGM009.WAV • Create the music files on[...]

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

120 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) 3. Press [ 2 ] to display the editing menu and specify one or two cu t points. 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 disappear[...]

121 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * “PLAY” Tab * Lighting You can use this setting to optimize th e balance between bright areas an d dark areas in existing images. NO TE • Correcting the lighting when shooting produces better results (page 102). • Altering the lighting of an image causes [...]

122 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) NO TE • You also can adjust the white balan ce when recording images (page 49). • The original snapshot is retained in memory and not deleted. • When you display an altered image on the camera’s monitor screen, the da te and time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was alt[...]

123 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * [MENU] * “PLAY” Tab * Protect IMPORT ANT! • Note that even if a file is protected, it will be deleted if you perform the format operation (page 167). NO TE • Performing the above procedure while a CS gr oup is displayed will protect all the images in the CS group. You can protec t[...]

124 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) 4. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “On” and then press [SE T]. This will protect the image and display the › icon. • To unprotect an image, select “Off” in step 4 an d then press [SET]. 5. After you are finished, select “Cancel ” and then press [SET] to exit this operation. NO TE • Note that even [...]

125 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * “PLAY” Tab * Date / Time When the date and time settings are what you want, pr ess [SET] to apply them. NO TE • The date and time stamped into an image using the Time Stamp (page 161) cannot be edited. • You cannot edit the date and time of an image t ha[...]

126 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * “PLAY” 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, 5M, VGA. • Resizing a 3:2 or 16:9 size snapshot will create [...]

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

128 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Display CS group. * [MENU] * “PLAY” Tab * CS Multi Prin t 1. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Create”. • You can use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select a differ ent CS group, if you want. 2. Press [SET]. This converts the CS group to a 16M (4608 x 3456) ima ge with up to 30 CS frames (5 ve[...]

129 Dynamic Photo Dynamic Photo This camera comes with a number of subjects in built-in memory (“built-in subjects”), which you can insert into snapshots and movies to create Dynamic Photo images. • The term “built-in subjects” refers to the moving figure s and characters that came pre-programmed in the camera’s built-in memory. Use the[...]

130 Dynamic Photo 3. If you are inserting a subject into a movie an image will appear on the monitor screen showing the approximate location of the subject i n the movie. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to shift the location to the positi on you want. After you are finished, press [SET]. • If you insert a subject into a movie, the resulting movie will be a m[...]

131 Dynamic Photo 1. Press [ p ] (PLAY) and th en use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to display the Dynamic Photo you want to view. 2. If you want to see the subje ct in the Dynamic Photo movie, press [SET]. The Dynamic Photo is repeated as a continuous loop. • Movement of the subject also will st art automatically about two seconds after you display a Dynamic [...]

132 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[...]

133 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. • The camera does not draw power over t he USB cable. Check the battery le vel before connecting and make sure it is not too low. • Make sure that you in sert the cable connecto r into the[...]

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

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

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

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

138 Printing DPOF settings are not cleared automati call y after printing is complete. The next DPOF print operation you execute will be performed using the last DPOF settings you configured for the images. To 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 tak[...]

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 supports 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 connected to a computer. * Windows only The procedures you need to per form when us ing the camera with your computer and when using the software are differen t for Windows and the Macintosh. Things you can do usi[...]

141 Using the Camera with a Computer Install the required software in acco rdance with the version of Windows you are running and what you want to do. * YouTube Uploa der for CASIO an d Photo Trans port will no t run under 64- bit version s of Windows OS. Using the Came ra with a Windows Computer When you want to do this: Operating System Versi on [...]

142 Using the Camera with a Computer . Computer System Req uirements for Softwa re Computer system requirements are different for each of the applications. Information about computer system requirements can be found under “Computer System Requirements for Software (For Windows) ” on page 178 of this manual. . Precautions for Windows Use rs • [...]

143 Using the Camera with a Computer 4. Turn off the camera and then use th e USB cable that c omes with the camera to connect it to your computer. The camera will turn on automatically and battery charging will start (page 18). • The camera may not turn on automatically in the case of certain computer models or connection conditions. If this hap[...]

144 Using the Camera with a Computer 8. On the shortcut menu that appears, cl ick “Copy”. 9. Windows 7 / Window s Vista user s: Click “Start” and then “Documents”. Windows XP users: Click “Sta rt” and then “My Documents” • If you already have a “DCIM” folder in “Documents” (Win dows 7 / Windows Vista) or “My Document[...]

145 Using the Camera with a Computer . To view images you copied to your computer 1. Double-click the copied “DCIM” fol der to open it. 2. Double-click the folder that contai ns the image s you want to view. 3. Double-click the image file you want to vie w. • For information about file names, see “Memory Folder Structure” on page 155. •[...]

146 Using the Camera with a Computer . Movie Playback Precaution s • Be sure to move the movie data to the hard disk of your computer before trying to play it. Proper movie playback may not be possible for data accessed over a network, from a memory card, etc. • Proper movie playback may not be possible on some computers. If you experience prob[...]

147 Using the Camera with a Computer . To upload a movie fil e to YouTube • Before you can use YouTube Uploader for CASIO, you need to go to the YouTube website (http://www.youtub e.com/) and register as a user there. • Do not upload any video that is copyri ghted (including neighboring copyrights) unless you yourself own the copyright or you h[...]

148 Using the Camera with a Computer If you want to transfer images from your computer to the camera, install Photo Transport on your computer. . To instal l Photo Tran sport Download the Photo Transport in staller from the CASIO digital camera suppor t page (http://www.casio-intl.com/support/). Doubl e-click the instal ler and follow the installat[...]

149 Using the Camera with a Computer . To transfer compu ter screen captu res to the camera 1. Connect the camera to yo ur computer (page 142). 2. On your computer, clic k the following: Start * All Programs * CASIO * Photo Transport. This starts up Photo Transport. 3. Display the screen whose screen capture you want to transfer. 4. Click the [Capt[...]

150 Using the Camera with a Computer Install the required software in acco rdance with what version of the Macintosh OS you are running and what you want to do. IMPORT ANT! • 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 wit[...]

151 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 “Set U p” tab, selec t “USB” and then pres s [ 6 ]. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Mass Storag e” , and then press [SET]. 4. Turn off the camera and then use th e USB cable that c omes with t[...]

152 Using the Camera with a Computer 5. Double-click the camera’s drive icon. The camera’s back lamp will light green or orange at this time. In this mode, your Macintosh recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or the camera’s built-in memory if it does not have a memory card loaded) as a drive. The appearance of the drive icon depen[...]

153 Using the Camera with a Computer You can use QuickTime, which comes bundled with your opera ti ng system, to play back movies on a Macintosh. To play back a movie, first cop y it to your Macintosh and then double-click the movie file. . Minimum Computer System Re quirements for Movie Playback The minimum system requirements de scri bed below ar[...]

154 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[...]

155 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[...]

156 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[...]

157 Other Settings (Set Up) Other Settings (Set Up) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other operations in both the REC mode and PLAY mode. Procedure [MENU] * “Se t Up” Tab * ECO Mode Enabling power saving reduces the bright ness of the monitor screen and switches other camera operations to low-p[...]

158 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * “Se t Up” Tab * Auto Rotate The camera automatically detects whether a snapshot image was shot in p ortrait or landscape orientation and displays it accord ingly. Auto rotation is not performed for movies. Procedure [MENU] * “Se t Up” Tab * Sounds • Setting a volume level of 0 mutes output. A[...]

159 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * “Se t Up” Tab * File No. Use the following procedure to specify the rule that governs generation of the serial number used in file names (page 154). Procedure [MENU] * “Se t Up” Tab * Create Folder • Images recorded with the BEST SHOT “For eBay” or “Auction” scene, and the “For YouT[...]

160 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * “Se t Up” Tab * World Ti me 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 “Destina ti[...]

161 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * “Se t Up” Tab * Timestamp You can configure the camera to stamp the recording date only, or date and time in the lower right corner of each snapshot. • Once date and time information is stamped int o a snapshot, it cannot be edited or deleted. Example: July 10, 2012, 1:25 p.m. • Even if you do [...]

162 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * “Se t Up” Tab * Date Style You can select from among three different styles for the d ate. Example: July 10, 2012 • This setting also affects the control panel date format as shown below (page 37). YY/MM/DD or MM/DD/YY: MM/DD DD/MM/YY: DD/MM Procedure [MENU] * “Se t Up” Tab * Language . Speci[...]

163 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * “Se t Up” 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 while ?[...]

164 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * “Se t Up” Tab * REC • With “Power On / Off”, the camera turns off when you press [ r ] (REC) in the REC mode. Procedure [MENU] * “Se t Up” Tab * Ü Disabled The camera will not start the image delete operation when you press [ 2 ] ( ) whi le “ Ü Disabled” is turned on. You can protec[...]

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

166 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * “Se t Up” Tab * HDMI Output • See page 115 for details. Procedure [MENU] * “Se t Up” Tab * Startup Display the image you want to use as yo ur startup image and then select “On”. • The startup image does not appear when you turn on the camera by pressing [ p ] (PLAY). • You can specify[...]

167 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * “Se t Up” 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 sure you[...]

168 Appendix Appendix . Avoid Use While In Motio n • Never use the camera to record or pl ay back images while operating an automobile or other vehicle, or while walking. Lookin g at the monitor while in motion creates the risk of serious accident. . Flash • Never use the flash unit in area s wh ere flammable or ex plosive gas may be present. S[...]

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

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

171 Appendix • Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat gen eration, discoloration, deformation, or any other abnormal cond iti on while using, charging, or storing a battery, immediately remove it from the camera and keep it away from open flame. • Do not use or leave the battery under dire ct sunlight, in an automobile parked in the[...]

172 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 came ra is performing some operation – Removing the ba ttery or memory card wh ile the back lamp is flashing [...]

173 Appendix . Caring for your camera • Never touch the lens or flash window wi th yo ur fingers. Finger smudges, dir t, and other foreign matter on the lens or flash window ca n interfere with proper operation of the camera. Use a blower or other m eans to keep the lens and flash window free of dirt and dust, and wipe gently with a soft, dry clo[...]

174 Appendix . Other Precaution s The camera becomes slightly warm dur ing use. This is normal and does not indica te malfunction. . Copyrights Except for your own personal enjoyment, unau thorized use of use of sna pshots or movies of images whose rig hts belong to others, without the permission of the right holder, is forbidden by copyright laws [...]

175 Appendix Any and all unauthorized copying, distributi on, and transfer for comme rcial purposes of the software provided by CA SIO for this product are prohibited. This product’s YouTube upload functionality is included under license from YouT ube, LLC. The presence of YouTube upload func tio nality in this product is not an endorsement or re[...]

176 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[...]

177 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[...]

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

179 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 167). Menu items depend on whether the camer a is in the REC mode or PLAY mode. • A dash (–) indicates an item whose setting is not reset or an item for which there is [...]

180 Appendix “Quality” Tab “Set Up” Tab Size 16M Quality (Snapshots) Normal Quality (Movies) FHD EV Shift 0.0 ISO Auto ISO High Lim it Auto T » White Balance Auto WB Metering B Multi Lighti ng On Flash Intensity 0 Sharpness 0 Saturation 0 Contrast 0 ECO Mode Off Screen Auto Auto Rotate On Sounds Startup: Sound 1 / Half Shutter: Sound 1 / S[...]

181 Appendix . PLAY Mode “PLAY” Tab “Set Up” Tab • The contents of the “Set Up” tab are the same in the REC mode and PLAY mode. 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 lev[...]

182 Appendix A histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an image in terms of the number of pixels. The vertical axis indica tes the number of pixels, while the horizontal axis indicates lightness. If the histogram appears too lopsided for some reason, you can use EV shift to move it left or right in order to achieve better balance. Opt[...]

183 Appendix When things don’t go rig ht... Troubleshooting Problem Po ssible Cause an d Recommended Act ion Power Supply Power does not turn on. 1) The battery may not be load ed correctl y (page 15). 2) The battery may b e dead. Char ge the batt ery (page 16) . If the battery go es dead soon aft er being ch arged, it means t he battery ha s rea[...]

184 Appendix The subject is out of focus in the recorded i mage. The image may not be focused properly. Whe n composing the image, make s ure 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 mode (page 41). 2) I f the batter y is low, charge it (page 16[...]

185 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 , charge the battery as soon as poss ible (page 21). 2) Y ou may have remove d the memory card f rom the camera before the sa ve operatio[...]

186 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 anot her source may be shining d irectly into the len s when you are shootin g. Position the camera so sunlight do es not shin e directly into the len s. Images are not displaye d. This camera ca nno[...]

187 Appendix Language sel ection screen appea rs when the camera is turned on. 1) Y ou did not conf igure init ial settin gs after pu rchasing the camera or th e camera may have been le ft with a dea d battery. Configure th e correct s ettings (pa ges 22, 162) . 2) T here may be a pr oblem with the camera’s memory d ata. If this is the c ase, per[...]

188 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[...]

189 Appendix Memory Full Memory is full with imag es 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 p[...]

190 Appendix Snapshot Number of Snapshots/Movie Recording Time Image Size (Pixels) Image Quali ty Approximate Image F ile 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[...]

191 Appendix Movies Image Quality (Pixels) / (Audio) Maxi mum File Size Approximate Data Rate (Frame Rate) Built-in Memory * 1 Recording Capacity SD Memory Card * 2 Recording Capacity File Size of 1-minute Movie FHD (1920 x 1080) (Stereo) Maximum Movie Size: 4GB (or 29 minutes) 14.2 Megabit s/second (30 frames/sec ond) 27 s econds 35 minutes 59 sec[...]

192 Appendix *1 Built-in memory capac ity after formatting (App rox. 52.2MB) *2 Based on a 16GB SDHC memory card (SanDisk Corpor ation). The number of image s you can save dep ends on the t ype of memory car d you are using . *3 Recordable time when the en tire movie i s recorded at 30 fps. Reco rding time i s shorter if the 30 fps frame rate is sw[...]

193 Appendix Specifi cations File Forma t Snapshots : JPEG (Exif Version 2 .3; DCF 2. 0 standard ; DPOF co mpliant) Movies: MOV format, H.26 4/AVC standar d, IMA-ADPCM (ste reo) Recordin g Media Built-in Memory (Image Stora ge Area: 52.2MB * ) SD/SDHC/SDXC * Built-in memory capacity after formatting Recorded I mage Sizes Snaps hots: 16M (4608 x 345[...]

194 Appendix Metering Multi-pat tern, cent er weighted , and spot by imaging elemen t Exposure Co ntrol Program AE Exposure Compens ation –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV ( in 1/3EV step s) Shutter CMO S electronic shutter, mec hanical sh utter Shutter Spe ed Snapshot (Auto): 1/4 t o 1/2000 second Snapshot (Pr emium Auto PRO) : 4 to 1/10000 s econd * May diffe[...]

195 Appendix Approximate Battery Life All of the values provided below represent the approximate amount o f time under normal temperature (23°C (73°F )) before the camera turns off. These values are not guaranteed. Low temperatures shor ten battery life. • Battery: NP-110 (Rated Capacity: 1200 mAh) • Recording Medium: 16GB SDHC memo ry card ([...]

196 Appendix . Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-110) . 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 Capacita nce 1200 mAh Operating Te mperature Requirem ents 0 to 40?[...]

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