Casio EXS3DBA manual

Thank you f or purchasing this CASIO Product. Bef ore using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’ s Guide, and k eep the User’ s Guide in a safe place for future ref erence. E Digital Camera EX-S3 User’s Guide K856PCM1DMX[...]

INTRODUCTION 2 INTRODUCTION Unpacking Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Camera Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20) CD-ROM USB Cradle (CA-22) USB Cable Basic Reference P H O T O CHA R G E U S B Strap Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type[...]

INTRODUCTION 3 Contents 2 INTRODUCTION Unpacking .................................................................... 2 Features ....................................................................... 9 Precautions ................................................................. 1 1 General Precautions 1 1 Data Error Precautions 12 Operating condi[...]

INTRODUCTION 4 41 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording an Image ................................................... 41 About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 42 Recording Precautions 43 Using Zoom ................................................................ 43 Using the Flash .......................................................... 45 Flash Precautions[...]

INTRODUCTION 5 83 DELETING FILES Deleting a Single File ................................................. 83 Deleting All Files ........................................................ 84 85 FILE MANAGEMENT Folders ....................................................................... 85 Memory Folders and Files 85 Protecting Files ...............[...]

INTRODUCTION 6 107 USING A MEMORY CARD Using a Memory Card .............................................. 108 T o insert a memory card into the camera 108 T o remove a memory card from the camera 108 Formatting a Memory Card 109 Memory Card Precautions 1 10 Copying Files ............................................................ 1 10 T o copy all[...]

INTRODUCTION 7 142 APPENDIX Menu Reference ....................................................... 142 Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 144 Camera Indicator Lamps 144 USB Cradle Indicator Lamps 146 T roubleshooting Guide ............................................. 147 Display Messages 149 Specifications ...........[...]

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

INTRODUCTION 9 Features • 3.2 million Effective Pixels A high-resolution megapixel CCD provides 3.2 million effective pixels (3.35 million total pixels) for images that print beautifully. • Fixed focus lens for quick operation Fixed focus eliminates the need for lens movement, which shortens startup time and shooting time. • 2.0-inch TFT colo[...]

INTRODUCTION 10 • Alarm A built-in alarm helps to keep you on time for important events, and even can be used in place of an alarm clock. You can also have a specific image appear on the monitor screen when the alarm time is reached. • Album Function HTML files are generated automatically to create an album of recorded images. Album contents ca[...]

INTRODUCTION 11 Precautions General Precautions Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the EX-S3. All references in this manual to “ this camera ” and “ the camera ” refer to the CASIO EX-S3 Digital Camera. • Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while operating a motor vehicle or while walk[...]

INTRODUCTION 12 • Never use the AC adaptor to power any other device besides this camera. Never use any other AC adaptor besides the one that comes with this camera. • Never cover the AC adaptor with a quilt, blanket, or other cover while it is in use, and do not use it near a heater. • At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor power cord f[...]

INTRODUCTION 13 Operating conditions • This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0 ° C to 40 ° C (32 ° F to 104 ° F). • Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas. — In areas subject to direct sunlight — In areas subject to high humidity or dust — Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to t[...]

INTRODUCTION 14 LED Backlight • The monitor screen is illuminated by an LED backlight. A dark monitor screen indicates that the LED backlight has reached the end of its service life, and needs to be replaced by a CASIO authorized service center. Note that you will be charged for LED backlight replacement. The LED backlight brightness is reduced b[...]

QUICK START GUIDE 15 QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! 1. Load the battery (page 25). 2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery (page 26). • Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera. • It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge. 1 2 3 P H O T O CHA R G E U S B[...]

QUICK START GUIDE 16 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Press [  ], [  ], [  ], and [  ] to select the language you want. 3. Press [SET] to register the language setting. 4. Use [  ], [  ], [  ], and [  ] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET]. 5. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the[...]

QUICK START GUIDE 17 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Align the mode selector with “ PLAY ” . 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to scroll through the images on the monitor screen. R E C P L A Y MEN U SET D I SP 3 1 To view a recorded image (See page 70 for details.) 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Align the mode [...]

QUICK START GUIDE 18 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Align the mode selector with “ PLAY ” . 3. Press [  ] ( ). 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to display the image you want to delete. 5. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Delete ” . • To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything, select “ Cancel ” .[...]

GETTING READY 19 GETTING READY This section contains information about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera. About This Manual This section contains information about the conventions used in this manual. ■ Terminology The following table defines the terminology used in this manual. ■ Button Operations Button oper[...]

GETTING READY 20 General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. Camera 5 6 1 2 3 4 ■ Front 1 Power button 2 Shutter release button 3 Flash 4 Lens 5 Microphone 6 Self-timer lamp REC PLAY MENU SET DISP D 9 8 7 0 A E F C B 7 Viewfinder 8 Operation/Flash charge lamp 9 [MENU] button 0 Mode[...]

GETTING READY 21 GH G Connector H Memory card slot If you are not using a memory card, be sure to insert the dummy card into this slot to protect against dust and damage. ■ Bottom USB Cradle Simply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB cradle lets you perform the following tasks. • Battery charging (page 26) • Automatic transfer of i[...]

GETTING READY 22 Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera ’ s status. REC mode Self-timer None 1-Image 10 s Self-timer 10 sec 2 s Self-timer 2 sec x 3 Triple self-timer REC modes Snapshot Best Shot Movie White balance indicator None Auto Sunlight Shade Light Bulb Fluorescent M[...]

GETTING READY 23 IMPORTANT! • Some information may not display properly if you display an image that was recorded using a different digital camera model. Folder number/ File number Quality FINE NORMAL ECONOMY Battery capacity Image size 2048 ҂ 1536 pixels 1600 ҂ 1200 pixels 1280 ҂ 960 pixels 640 ҂ 480 pixels Date and time Image protection ind[...]

GETTING READY 24 Indicator Lamps You can find out the operational status of the camera and the USB cradle at a glance by checking the color of the indicator lamps, and whether a lamp is lit or flashing. For details, see “ Indicator Lamp Reference ” on page 144. P H O T O CHA R G E U S B R E C P LA Y MEN U SET D I SP Self-timer lamp Operation/Fl[...]

GETTING READY 25 Power Requirements Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20). To load the battery 1. Pressing the battery cover on the side of the camera, slide it in the direction indicated by the  mark and then swing it open. 2. Align the arrow mark on the battery with the arrow mark on the camera as shown in the il[...]

GETTING READY 26 To charge the battery 1. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN 5.3V] connector of the USB cradle, and then plug it in to a household power outlet. • Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera. AC Adaptor [DC IN 5.3V] USB Cradle AC power cord NOTE • The bundled AC adaptor is d[...]

GETTING READY 27 2. Turn off the camera. 3. Set the camera onto the USB cradle. • Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on. • The [CHARGE] lamp on the USB cradle should turn red, indicating that charging has started. When charging is complete, the [CHARGE] lamp will turn green. 4. After charging is complete, remove the [...]

GETTING READY 28 • If the [CHARGE] lamp starts flashing red, it means that an error occurs while charging. An error can be caused by any of the following: a problem with the USB cradle, a problem with the camera, or a problem with the battery or how it is loaded. Remove the camera from the USB cradle and see if it works normally. • You can use [...]

GETTING READY 29 ■ Battery Life Guidelines The battery life guideline values given below indicate the amount of time at standard temperature (25 ° C (77 ° F)) until power automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not guarantee that the battery will provide the amount of service indicated. Low temperatures and continued use reduce [...]

GETTING READY 30 ■ Tip to Make the Battery Last Longer If you do not need the flash while recording, select (flash off) for the flash mode. See page 45 for more information. ■ Low Battery Indicator The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on the monitor screen changes as battery power is used. The indicator means that remaining ba[...]

GETTING READY 31 • Failure to observe any of the following precautions while using the battery creates the risk of over-heating, fire, and explosion. — Never use any other type of charger except the optional charger unit specified for the battery. — Never try to use the battery to power any other device other than this camera. — Never use o[...]

GETTING READY 32 ● BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS • Make sure you remove the battery when you do not plan to use the camera for a long time. A battery left in the camera discharges very small amounts of power even when power is turned off, which can lead to a dead battery or the need for longer charging before the next use. • Store the battery i[...]

GETTING READY 33 ■ USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions • Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage is outside the rating marked on the AC adaptor. Doing so can create the danger of fire or electric shock. Use only the bundled AC adaptor specified for this camera. • Do not allow the AC adaptor cord to become cut or damaged, do not place h[...]

GETTING READY 34 Turning the Camera On and Off Press the power button to turn the camera on and off. Pressing the power button to turn on the camera causes the operation/flash charge lamp to turn green. Press the power button again to turn off the camera. IMPORTANT! • If camera power is turned off by the Auto Power Off feature, press the power bu[...]

GETTING READY 35 5. Use [  ] and [  ] to change the currently selected setting, and then press [SET]. IMPORTANT! • Auto Power Off is automatically disabled under any one of the following conditions. — While the camera is connected to a computer via the USB cradle — While a slideshow is playing To do this: Set the Auto Power Off trigger [...]

GETTING READY 36 2. Press [MENU]. REC PLA Y MENU DISP SET [SET] [MENU] [  ][  ][  ][  ] ● Menu Screen Operations When you want to do this: Move between tabs Move from the tab to the settings Move from the settings to the tab Move between the settings Display the options available for a setting Select an option Register an option selec[...]

GETTING READY 37 3. Press [  ] or [  ] to select the tab you want, and then press [SET] to move the selection cursor from the tab to the settings. 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the feature whose setting you want to configure, and then press [  ]. • Instead of pressing [  ], you could also press [SET]. 5. Use [  ] and [  ][...]

GETTING READY 38 Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings Be sure to configure the following settings before using the camera to record images. • Display language • Home city • Date Style • Date and time Note that the current date and time settings are used by the camera to generate the date and time that are stored along with image [...]

GETTING READY 39 To configure display language and clock settings 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Use [  ], [  ], [  ], and [  ] to select the language you want, and then press [SET]. : Japanese English : English Fran ç ais : French Deutsch : German Espa ñ ol : Spanish Italiano : Italian Portugu ê s : Portuguese :[...]

GETTING READY 40 6. Use [  ] and [  ] to change the date format setting, and then press [SET]. Example: October 23, 2003 To do this: Change the setting at the current cursor location Move the cursor between settings Toggle between 12-hour and 24- hour timekeeping Do this: Press [  ] and [  ]. Press [  ] and [  ]. Press [DISP]. Sel[...]

41 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 3. Compose the image on the monitor screen. • The focusing range of the camera is approximately 80 cm (2.6 feet) to infinity ( ∞ ). • When performing this step, take care so your fingers do not block the lens or any of the sensors. • You can compose images using either the monitor screen or the optical viewfinder. ?[...]

42 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 4. Press the shutter release button to record the image. • The number of images that can be stored in memory depends on the resolution setting you are using (pages 49, 151). • Depending on the distance or angle between the subject and the camera, the image you see in the viewfinder may not be exactly the image that is r[...]

43 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording Precautions • Never open the battery cover or place the camera onto the USB cradle while the operation/flash charge lamp is flashing. Doing so not only causes the current image to be lost, it can also corrupt images already stored in file memory and even lead to malfunction of the camera. • Never remove the me[...]

44 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 6. Record the image. Zoom in Zoom out 5. In the REC mode, use [  ] and [  ] to change the digital zoom factor. [  ] : Zoom in. [  ] : Zoom out. IMPORTANT! • Zoom is disabled whenever the monitor screen is turned off (page 23). • Using digital zoom can cause degradation of the recorded image. • To disable d[...]

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

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

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

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

49 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTES • If you plan to make large prints of your images or otherwise use them in applications where high- resolution is your top priority, select the “ 2048 x 1536 ” image size. • If you plan to send images as e-mail attachments or otherwise use them in applications where data economy is your top priority, select th[...]

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