Casio EX-FS10 manual

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

2 As you unpack your camera, check to make sur e that all items shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer. Unpacking Digital camera Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-60) Charger unit (BC-60L) Power cord Strap USB cable AV cable CD-ROM Basic Reference * The shape of th e power cord plu g varies acco rding to[...]

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

5 Contents ❚❙ Recording Movies 55 T o record a movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 ❚ Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Recording a High-definition Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

6 Contents ❚ S pecifying the Meteri ng Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Metering) . . . 92 ❚ Optimizing Im age Brightne ss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Lighting) . . . 92 ❚ S pecifying Flash Intens ity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Flash Intensity ) . . . 93 ❚ Using[...]

7 Contents ❚ Playing Movie s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 ❚ Uploading Movie Files to Y ouT ube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 ❚ Viewing User Document ation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (PDF Files) . . 132 ?[...]

8 Contents ❚ T o replace the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 63 ❚ Battery Pr ecautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 ❚ Using the Came ra in another Cou ntry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

9 The numbers in parentheses indicate t he pages w here each item is explained. . Camera General Guide 1 Zoom controller (pages 24, 44, 100) 2 Shutter button (page 24) 3 [ON/OFF] (Power) (page 23) 4 Speaker 5 [SLOW] (Slow Motion View) (page 38) 6 Microphone (page 56) 7 Lens 8 Front lamp (pages 82, 85) 9 Flash (page 42) bk Back lamp (pages 23, 25, 4[...]

10 . Charge r Unit co cp Bottom co Battery/memory card slots (pages 17, 163) cp Tripod hole Use this hole when attaching to a tripod. 3 2 1 1 [CHARGE] Lamp 2 +- Contacts 3 AC jack[...]

11 The monitor screen uses various indicators , icons, and values to keep you informed of the camera’s status. • The sample screens in this section are intended to show you the locations of all the indicators and figures that can appear on the monitor screen in various modes. They do not represent screens that actually appear on the camera. . S[...]

12 . Movie Recording . Snapshot Viewing 1 Recording mode (page 55) 2 Audio recording disabled (page 58) 3 Remaining movie memory capacity (page 177) 4 Movie recording time (page 55) 5 Movie recording in progress (page 55) 6 Movie quali ty (HD/STD movie ) (pages 55, 57)/ Recording sp eed (high sp eed movie) (pa ge 58) 1 File type 2 Protect indicator[...]

13 . Movie Playback . CS Image Viewing 1 No audio data available 2 File type 3 Protect indicator (page 111) 4 Folder name/file name (page 141) 5 Movie recording time (page 94) 6 Movie quality/speed (pages 55, 57, 58) 7 YouTube (page 61) 8 Date/time (page 148) 9 Battery level indicator (page 18) 1 Current image number/number of images in the group ([...]

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

15 Quick Start Basics Your CASIO camera is packed with a powerful se lection of features and functions to make recording of digital images easier , in cluding the following three main functio ns. What you can do with your CASIO came ra See page 58 for more information. See page 57 for more information. See page 48 for more information. HD Movie Rec[...]

16 Quick Start Basics Note that the battery of a newly p urchased camera is not charged. Perform the steps under “To charge the battery” to bring the battery to a full char ge. • Your camera requires a special CASIO rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-60) for power. Never try to use any other type of battery. 1. Positioning the positive + an[...]

17 Quick Start Basics Other Charging Precautions • Use the special charger (BC- 60L) to char ge the special lithium ion battery (NP-60). Never use any other type of charg er device. Attempting to use a different charge r can result in unexpected accident. • A battery that is still warm due to normal use may not charge fully. Give the battery ti[...]

18 Quick Start Basics 3. Close the battery cover. Close the battery cover and then shift the slider towards LOCK. • For information about how to replace the battery, see page 163. Checking Remaining Battery Power As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates remaining power as shown below . indicates battery po[...]

19 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[...]

20 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[...]

21 Quick Start Basics 1. Press [ON/OFF] 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 arr ows 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 it into[...]

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

23 Quick Start Basics To enter the REC mode, pr ess [ON/OFF] (Power) or [ r ] (REC). To enter the PLAY mode, press [ p ] (PLAY). The back lamp will light (g reen) momentarily and the camera will turn on. •P r e s s i n g [ p ] (PLAY) while in the REC mode switches to the PLAY mode. • The Sleep function or Auto Power Off (pages 149, 149) will tu[...]

24 Quick Start Basics The following procedure describes how to shoot a single snapshot. For infor mation about shooting a series of shots (Contin uous Shutter), see page 47. 1. Press [ r ] (REC) to turn on the camera. Make sure R (Auto) is on the disp lay. If it isn’t, see page 63. 2. Point the camera at the subject. You can zoom the image, if yo[...]

25 Quick Start Basics 3. Half-press the shu tter button to focus the im age. When focus is complete, the camera will beep, the b ack lamp will light green, and the focus frame will turn green. • If the current aperture, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, or Auto Exposure is not correct, the setting will turn orange when you half-press the shutter bu[...]

26 Quick Start Basics . Using Quick Shutter Fully pressing the shutting button without waiting for Auto Focus to operate will record using Quick Shutter (page 88). • With Quick Shutter, the camera focuses faster t han normal Auto Focus, which means you can capture quick moving action more easily. Note, however, that some images may be out of focu[...]

27 Quick Start Basics Your images will not come out clear ly 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 below, and keep it still by pressing your arms firmly against your sides as you shoot. Holding the camera still, carefully press t he shutter[...]

28 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 94. • For information about images reco rded using continuous shutter (CS), see page 95. 1. Press [ p ] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode. • This will display one of the snapshots current[...]

29 Quick Start Basics If memory becomes full, you can delete images you no longer need in order to free up storage and record more image s. IMPORT ANT! • Remember that a file (image) delete operation cannot be undone. • For information about images reco rded using continuous shutter (CS), see page 97. 1. Press [ p ] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mod[...]

30 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[...]

31 Snapshot Tutorial Snapshot Tutorial The control panel can be used to configure camera settings. 1. In the REC m ode, pres s [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the setting you want to change . This will select one of the control panel icons and display its settings. *1 Image quality cannot be changed using the control panel. *2 Items display[...]

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

33 Snapshot Tutorial Image Size Selection Tips Note that larger images have mo re pixels , so they take u p more memory space. • For information about image size, image quality, and number of images that can be stored, see page 176. • For information about movie image size, see page 91. • For information about resizing existing snapshots, see[...]

34 Snapshot Tutorial • The initial factor y default image size setting is 9M (9 million pixels). • Selecting “3:2” records images w ith an aspect ratio of 3:2, which matches the standard aspect ratio of print paper. • The letters “HDTV” stand for “H igh Defini tion Television”. An HDTV screen has an aspect ratio of 16:9, which mak[...]

35 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 sec ond control panel option f rom the top (ISO Sensiti vity). 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. • “AUTO” ISO sensitivity always is appli ed for movies, re[...]

36 Snapshot Tutorial 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the shooting co ndition you want and then press [SET]. • When “ ‡ Auto WB” is selected for the w hite balance setting, the camera automatically determines the white point of the subject. Certain subject colors and light source conditions can caus e problems when the camera tries to deter[...]

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

38 Snapshot Tutorial When you press [SLOW] (Slow Motion View), the camera will start to pre-record images continually in a buffer and play them back at slo w speed. Up to three seconds worth of pre-recorded images ar e in the buffer. Fully pressing the shutter button will save the currently displayed pre-recorded image. You can specify one of eight[...]

39 Snapshot Tutorial . To shoot with Slow Motion View 1. Point the camera a t the subject. 2. Press [SLOW] (Slow Motion View). This will start slow moti on playback of pre-recorded images on the monitor screen. • You can use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to change the playback speed while Slow Motion View playback is in progres s. 3. When the pre-recorded imag[...]

40 Snapshot Tutorial The Lag Correction function lets you correct fo r the lag time from the point you decide to shoot until the point it takes for the shutte r to actually release. This feature actually does not speed up shutter release, but instead it pre-records images when you half- press the shutter button and saves what oc curred slightly bef[...]

41 Snapshot Tutorial NO TE • Lag Correction will not be performed if you press the shutter button all the way without first pressing it half way. • If the camera’s image size setting is 9M, 3:2, or 16:9 when you shoot with Lag Correction, the size of the resulting image will be 6M. • The shooting range of Lag Cor rection is narrower than th[...]

42 Snapshot Tutorial 1. In the REC m ode, pres s [ 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 180. Using Fla sh (Flash) Auto Flash Flash fires automatically in accordance with exposure (amount of light and bri[...]

43 Snapshot Tutorial NO TE • Take care so your fing ers and the strap 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 180) depends on oper ating conditions (battery condition, ambient temperature, etc.). • Shooting with flash turned off when lighting[...]

44 Snapshot Tutorial 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the bottom control panel op tion (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 148) for the date: Month/Day or Day/Month. • The time is displayed using 24-hour format. Your [...]

45 Snapshot Tutorial NO TE • The higher the digital zoom factor, the coarser the recorded image. Note that the camera also has a function that lets y ou reco rd using digital zoom without image deterioration (page 46). • Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against image blur due to camera movement when shooting with telephoto. • Perform[...]

46 Snapshot Tutorial • The deterioration point depends on the current image size setting (page 32). The smaller the image size setting, the higher the zoom factor you can use before reaching the image deterioration point. • Though digital zoom generally causes a deterioration of image quality, some digital zoom without image deterioration is po[...]

47 Snapshot Tutorial Pressing Ç (Continuous Shutter) toggles between the Continuous Shutter mode and the Single Shot mode (page 24). With normal-speed continuou s shutter (Norma l Speed CS) you can shoot a series of images at a speed of approximately one im age per second as long as there is memory available for image storage. 1. In the REC mode ,[...]

48 Snapshot Tutorial With High Spe ed CS, you can confi gure the camera to shoot at a speed of 3, 5, 10, 15, or 30 images per seco nd, as long as you keep the shutter butto n and there is memo ry available t o store the ima ges. With Prerecord CS, half-press ing the shutter button starts continual pr e-recordi ng of images to a temp orary buffer. T[...]

49 Snapshot Tutorial • You can configur e the mode so up to 25 im ages are pre- recorded to the buffer until you fully press the shutter button. • The minimum number of pre-r ecorded buffer im ag es you can specify is three. Total recording time depends on the current cont inuous shutter frames-per-second (fps) setting. • Specifying zero for [...]

50 Snapshot Tutorial 9. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the sixth control panel option from the top (Max CS sh ots). 10. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the maximum number of shots for each continuous sh utter operation and then press [SET]. 11. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the seventh contro l panel option from the top (Prerecord CS shot s). 12. Use [...]

51 Snapshot Tutorial 14. Half-press the shutter button. This will cause the camera to start pre-recording images. • The camera will not emit a shutter sound whe n you half-press the shutter button while Prerecord CS is selected. 15. When you are ready to shoot, press th e shutter button the rest of the way down. This will record the images in the[...]

52 Snapshot Tutorial Use the procedure below to specify how images should be saved after a High Speed CS operation. 1. In the REC mode , press [MENU]. 2. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select “REC” tab. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Save CS Images”, and the n press [ 6 ]. 4. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to change the setting. Specifying the Method for S[...]

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

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

55 Recording Movies Recording Movies The following procedure explains h ow to record a standard (STD) movie. See the pages indicated below for more infor mation about movies. High-definition movie (HD movie): page 57 High speed movie (HS movie): page 58 1. In the REC m ode, set th e movie mode switch to ³ (HD/STD). 2. Press [MENU]. 3. Use [ 4 ] an[...]

56 Recording Movies Shooting wi th BEST SH OT With BEST SHOT (page 63), you can select the sample scene that matches the type of movie you are trying to shoot and the camer a will change its setup accordingly, for beautiful movies every time. Selecting the “Natural Green” BEST SHOT scene, for example, will shot images with vivid green trees and[...]

57 Recording Movies NO TE • 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. • Use of certain types of memory cards slo ws down data transfer and increases the time it takes to record movie data, which can result in movie frames being drop[...]

58 Recording Movies This camera supports recording of high speed movies a t a maximum speed of 1000 fps. The aspect ratio of movies recorded with this mode depends on the frame rate (recording speed). • Audio is not recorded in this mode. 1. In the REC mode, se t the movie mode switch to © (HS). 2. Press [MENU]. 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select [...]

59 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 [...]

60 Recording Movies . To set up the came ra to shoot with Prerecord Mo vie 1. In the REC mode, select the movie mod e you want to use by set ting the movie mode switch to ³ ( HD/STD) or © (HS). 2. Press [BS]. 3. Use [ 8 ], [ 2 ], [ 4 ], and [ 6 ] to select the “Prerecord (Movie)” scene and then press [SET]. This causes ‰ to appear on the mo[...]

61 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 (H D) movie, or a high speed (HS) movie. 1. In the REC mode, se t the movie mode switch to ³ ([...]

62 Recording Movies 1. While a movie is being recorded, press the shutter button. Movie recording continues after the snapshot is recorded. NO TE • You can shoot up to 10 snapshots per mo vie. The numbe r of snapshots is also limited by the amount of free s pace available on the memory card. • Note that the flash cannot be used when shooting a [...]

63 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[...]

64 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[...]

65 Using BEST SHOT . BEST SHOT Precautio ns • BEST SHOT scene images were not shot using this camera. • 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 camera settings that are configured after you select a BEST SHOT scene. Note, however, that the [...]

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

67 Using BEST SHOT With High Speed Night Scene, the camera detec ts automatically whether it is be ing hand-held or on a tripod. When you press the s hutter button, the camera will record a series of images and combine them in a way that minimizes image blur due to low light conditions. If the camera detects it is on a tripod, it will shoot a singl[...]

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

69 Using BEST SHOT Multi-motion image can be used to isolate a moving subject within a series of multiple images and place them against a stationary background. Use a tripod or some other means to make sure that the camera is not moving or shakin g when shooting with Multi-motion image. 1. Press [BS] and then select “Multi-motion Image”. 2. Hol[...]

70 Using BEST SHOT NO TE • This BEST SHOT scene saves only a single final image. • To cancel this BEST SHOT scene and enter the Continuous Shutter mode, press Ç (Continuous Shutter). • Shooting with this BEST SHOT scene makes the shooting range narrower than normal. • Shooting with “Multi-motion Image” as sumes tha t the subject is mov[...]

71 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. Press [BS] and then select the “Hi gh Speed Best Selection” sc ene. 2. Press the shutter bu tton to shoot. • This wi[...]

72 Using BEST SHOT You can use these features to shoot an image autom atically whenever the subject moves into or moves out of a frame on the monitor screen. You also can configure the camera to record images of what happened immediately before and after the subject moves. . To setup the camera 1. Press [BS] and then select “Mo ve Out CS” or ?[...]

73 Using BEST SHOT 7. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the continuous shutter (CS ) speed you want and the n press [SET]. * fps (frames per second) is a unit of measurem ent indicating the number of images recorded or played back per second. 8. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the sixth control panel option from the top (Max CS sh ots). 9. Use [ 4 ] and [...]

74 Using BEST SHOT 13. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the second cont rol panel opti on from the bottom (Trigger Sense). 14. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the subject move ment sensitivity, and then press [SET]. • You can select any one of thre e sensitivity levels: “High”, “Normal”, or “Low”. • Move Out CS Setting Guide • Move In [...]

75 Using BEST SHOT 4. Image recording will cont inue until the end of the record ing time is reached. • While the camera is in Move Out CS recor ding standby, you can cancel standby by pressing the shutter button all the way d own. You then will be able to shoot images normally. • To stop an ongoing real-time recording operation, press [SET]. 5[...]

76 Using BEST SHOT 4. Image recording will cont inue until the end of the record ing time is reached. • While the camera is in Move In CS recording standby, yo u can cancel standby by pressing the shutter button all the wa y down. You th en will be able to shoot images normally. • To stop an ongoing real-time recording operation, press [SET]. 5[...]

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

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

79 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Focus *1 The focus ran ge is the dist ance from the le ns surface. *2 The minimum chan ges along with th e optical zoom set ting. REC Mode Settings (REC) Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus) Settings Type of Shot Focus Mode App roximate Focus Range * 1 Snapshot Movies Snapsho t Movies Q Auto[...]

80 Advanced Settings To focus with manual focus 1. On the monitor screen, compose the image so the subject you want to focus on is with in 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[...]

81 Advanced Settings 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, sele ct “ U Spot” or “ O Tracking” for the Auto Focus area (page 84). 1. Align the monitor screen ’[...]

82 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Self-timer With the Self-timer, pressing the shutter butto n starts a timer. The shutt er is released and the image is shot after a fixed amount of time. • The front lamp flashes while the Self-timer countdown is in progress. • You can interrupt an ongoing Self-timer coun tdown by [...]

83 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 Camera Stab[...]

84 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC 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 area is always “ U Spot”. • “ O Tracking” cannot be used in combinat ion with the following featur es. Prerecord CS, some BES[...]

85 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 shoot portraits from short distances, etc. IMPO[...]

86 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 [...]

87 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * CS Perform the following steps to change the continuous shutter mode. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Save CS Images See page 52 for details. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Digital Zoom Select “On” when you want to use digital zoom (page 45). • Digital zoom[...]

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

89 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Grid The on-screen grid can be displayed on the REC mode monitor screen for ea sy vert 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 immediately aft[...]

90 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 remember a setting, y ou should enable the setting’s memory. Any setting whose memory is disab[...]

91 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * T Quality (Snapshot) • The “Fine” setting h elps to bring out det ails when shooting dense tree branches or leaves, a complex pattern, etc. • Memory capacity (the number of images you can reco rd) will be affected by the quality settings you configure (page 176). Procedure [...]

92 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * HS » Speed See page 58 for details. 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 bet[...]

93 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Flash Intensity 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 [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Co lor Filter Settings: O[...]

94 Viewing Snapshots and Movies Viewing Snapshots and Movies See page 28 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 Snap[...]

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

96 Viewing Snapshots and Movies The following are operations that ar e supported after you press [SET] to start image playback. NO TE • Multiple images shot using normal-speed c ontinuous shutter are stored individually and are not grouped. This means they can be displayed individual ly (page 28) but not as a CS group. [ 4 ] [ 6 ] During playback[...]

97 Viewing Snapshots and Movies 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 b y pressing [SET]), press [ 2 ]. This will display the “CS Frame Edit” menu. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Delet[...]

98 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 “PLA Y” tab. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Divide Gr ou[...]

99 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 b y pressing [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 ] [...]

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

101 Viewing Snapshots and Movies 1. Use the AV cable t hat comes with th e camera to connect it to the TV. • Make sure that you insert the cable connector into the USB/AV port un til you feel it click securely into place. Failure to insert the connector fully can result in poor communication or malfunction. • Note that even while the connector [...]

102 Viewing Snapshots and Movies 3. Press [ p ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera. This will cause an image to appear on the TV screen, without anything ap pearing on the camera’s monitor screen. • Pressing [ON/OFF] or [ r ] (REC) will not turn on the camera while the AV cable is connected. • You also can change the aspect rati o of the screen and[...]

103 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 77 . Playing a Slideshow on the Camera (Slideshow) Start Starts the [...]

104 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 transitioning from on e image to another. ?[...]

105 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) 1. Connect the camera to your computer (pages 126, 135). If you plan to save the music files to the camera’s memory card, make sure the card is loaded in the camera. 2. Perform one of the following operat ions to open the memory card or built-in memory. This will cause the camera to be recogn ized by your compu[...]

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

107 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Movie Screen of Movie to be Edited * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Movie 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 [SET]. 2. Use the fol[...]

108 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[...]

109 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * White Balanc e 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 35). • The original snap[...]

110 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Brightness You can select one of five brightness levels , from +2 (brightest) to –2 (least bright). NO TE • The original snapshot is retained in memory and not deleted. • When you display an altered image on the camera’s monitor screen, the da[...]

111 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 152). NO TE • Performing the above procedure while a CS gr oup folder is displayed will protect all the images in the CS group folder. You can [...]

112 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) . To protect a spe c ific imag e in a CS group 1. While CS image playback is in progre ss or paused (toggle b y pressing [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 [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to scroll through images un til[...]

113 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) . To protect all the images in a CS group 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 “PLAY” tab. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Protect” and then pr ess [SET]. 4. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to display [...]

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

115 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Trimming You can crop a snapshot to trim parts you do not need, and save the result in a separate file. The original snapshot is also retained. Use the zoom controller to zo om the image to the size you want, use [ 8 ], [ 2 ], [ 4 ], and [ 6 ] to disp[...]

116 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Divide Group See page 98 for details. Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * CS Frame Edit See the following pages for details. DPOF Printing: page 121 Protect: page 112 Copy: page 99 Delete: page 97 Dividing Up a Continuous Shutter Group (Divide Gr oup) Editing [...]

117 Printing Printing • You can specify which images you want to print, the nu mber of copies, and date stamp settings before printing (page 120). 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[...]

118 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 level before connecting and make sure it is not too low. • Make sure that you in sert the cable connecto r into the [...]

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

120 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[...]

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

122 Printing . To configure the same DPOF settings for all the imag es in a CS group 1. While CS image playback is in progre ss or paused (toggle b y pressing [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?[...]

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

124 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. * Windows only The procedures you need to per form when us ing the camera with your computer and when using the bundled software are different for Windows and the Macintosh. Things you ca[...]

125 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 and Pho to Transport will not run und er 64-bit version s of Windows Vist a. Using the Came ra with a Windo ws Computer When you want to do this: Operating System Versio[...]

126 Using the Camera with a Computer . Computer System Requiremen ts for Bundled Software Computer system requiremen ts are different for each of the applications. See the “Read me” file that comes with each application for details. Information about computer system requirements also can be found under “Compute r System Requirements for Bundl[...]

127 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 does not draw power over the USB cable. Check the battery level before connecting and make sure it is not too low. • Make sure that you insert the cable connector into the USB/AV port u[...]

128 Using the Camera with a Computer 6. Windows Vista users: Click “S tart” and then “Computer”. Windows XP users: Click “Sta rt” and then “My Computer”. Windows 2000 users: Doubleclick “My Computer”. 7. Double-click “Removable Disk”. • Your computer recognizes the memory card loade d in the camera (or built-in memory if t[...]

129 Using the Camera with a Computer . To view images you copied to your computer 1. Double-click the copied “DCIM” folder to open i t. 2. Double-click the folder that contai ns the image s you want to view. 3. Double-click the image file you want to view. • For information about file names, see “M emory Folder Structure” on page 142. •[...]

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

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

132 Using the Camera with a Computer 5. The left side of the display wil l h ave an area for i nputting a title, category , and othe r informat ion require d for uploading to YouTube. Enter the required informatio n. 6. The right side of the display shows a list of movie files in camera memory. Select the check box next to the movie file you want t[...]

133 Using the Camera with a Computer If you want to transfer images from your computer to the camera, install Photo Transport on your computer from the CD-ROM that come s with the camera. . To instal l Photo Transp ort 1. On the CD-ROM menu screen, se lect “Photo Transport”. 2. After reading the information about installation conditions and sys[...]

134 Using the Camera with a Computer . To transfer compu ter screen captures to the camera 1. Connect the camera to yo ur computer (page 126). 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 [Captu[...]

135 Using the Camera with a Computer Install the required software in acco rdance with what version of the Macintosh OS you are running and what you want to do. IMPORT ANT! • The camera does not support operation with Mac OS 8.6 or earlier, or Mac OS X 10.0. Operation is supported with Mac OS 9, X (10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5) only. Use the stan[...]

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

137 Using the Camera with a Computer 6. Double-click the camera’s drive icon. 7. Drag the “DCIM” folder to the fold er to which you wa nt to copy i t. 8. After the copy operation i s complete, drag the dri ve icon to Trash. 9. On the camera, press [ON/OFF] to turn off the camera. After making sure that the gree n back lamp is un lit, disconne[...]

138 Using the Camera with a Computer If you are running Mac OS X, you can use the iPhoto application that comes bundled with the operating system to manage your images. If you are running Mac OS 9, you will need to use commercially available software. You can use QuickTime, which comes bundled with your operati ng system, to pla y back movies on a [...]

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

140 Using the Camera with a Computer Shooting with an Eye-Fi wireless SD memor y card loaded in the camera makes it possible to transfer image data automatically to a computer via wireless LAN. 1. Configure LAN access point, transfer destination and other settings for the Eye-Fi card in accordance wi th th e instructions that come with the Eye-Fi c[...]

141 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[...]

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

143 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[...]

144 Other Settings (Set Up) Other Settings (Set Up) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other operations in both the REC mode and PLAY mode. Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Screen Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Eye-Fi Select “Off” to disable Eye-Fi card communication (page 140). For information a[...]

145 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Sounds • Setting a volume level of 0 mutes output. Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * File No. Use the following procedure to specify the rule that governs generation of the serial number used in file names (page 141). Configuring Camera Sound Se ttings (Sounds) Startup Specifies the startu[...]

146 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * World Time You can use the World Time scre en to view the current time in a zone that is dif ferent 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 “World ” and then[...]

147 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Timestamp You can configure the camera to stamp the recording date only, or date and time in the lower right corner of each snapshot. • Once date and time information is stamped into a sn apshot, it cannot be edited or deleted. Example: December 30, 2009, 1:25 p.m. • Even if you do not[...]

148 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Date Style You can select from among three different styles for the d ate. Example: December 30, 2009 • This setting also affects the control panel date format as shown below (page 31). YY/MM/DD or MM/DD/YY: MM/DD DD/MM/YY: DD/MM Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Language . Specify the dis[...]

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

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

151 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Video Out 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 display correctly if y[...]

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

153 Configuring Monitor Scre en Settings Configuring Monitor Screen Settings Each press of [ 8 ] (DISP) will cycle through display settings that display or hide on- screen information and the contr ol panel. You can configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode. • The control panel is not displayed and display inform ation settings c[...]

154 Configuring Monitor Scre en Settings 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[...]

155 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[...]

156 Appendix . Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating , and other abnormal ities • 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 whenever any of the abo ve symptoms are present. 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Remove th[...]

157 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[...]

158 Appendix • Do not use or leave the battery under dire ct sunlight, in an automobile parked in the sun, or in any other area sub ject to high temperatures. Doing so can damage the battery, and cause deterioration of its perfo rmance and loss of service life. • If battery charging does not end normally within the specified charging time, st o[...]

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

160 Appendix . Caring for your camera • Never touch the lens or flash window wi th yo ur fingers. Finger smudges, dirt, 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 clot[...]

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

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

163 Appendix 1. Open the battery cover and remove the current ba ttery. 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. . Precautions during Use • Operation pro[...]

164 Appendix . Precautions during Use • The bundled charger is designed for operati on with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC, 50/60Hz. Note, however, that the shape of the power cord plug depends on each country or geog raphic area. Before taking the camera and charger along on a trip, check with travel agent about the power suppl[...]

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

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

167 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 152). 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 [...]

168 Appendix “Set Up” Tab . PLAY Mode “PLAY” Tab “Set Up” Tab • The contents of the “Set Up” tab are the same in the REC mode and PLAY mode. Screen Auto 2 Eye-Fi On Sounds Startup: Sound 1 / Half Shutter: Sound 1 / Shutter: Sound 1 / Operation: Sound 1 / = Operation: ...//// / = Play: ...//// File No. Continue World Time Home Time[...]

169 Appendix When things don’t go right... Troubleshooting Problem Poss ible Cause and Rec ommended Action Power Supply Power does not turn on. 1) The battery ma y not be lo aded corre ctly (page 17). 2) The battery ma y be dead. Ch arge the ba ttery (page 16). If the battery go es dead soon aft er being charge d, it means the battery ha s reache[...]

170 Appendix The subject is out of focus in the recorded i mage. The image may not be focused prope rly. When composi ng the image, make sur e the su bject is locat ed inside th e focus fra me. The flash does not fire. 1) If ? (Flash Off) is selected as t h e flash mode, change to another m ode (page 42). 2) If the battery is l ow, charge it (pa ge[...]

171 Appendix Though avai lable lighting is brig ht, the faces of peo ple in the image ar e dark. Not enough li ght is reachin g the subject s. Change the fl ash mode setting to < (Flash On) for dayligh t synchro fl ash (page 42), or adj ust EV shift t o the + side (page 37 ). Night shots co me out bad. Use the follo wing BEST SHOT scenes (p age [...]

172 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 direc tly into the len s when yo u are shoo ting. Positi on the camer a so sunlight do es not shin e directly into the lens. Images are not displayed. This camera ca nn[...]

173 Appendix Language sel ection screen appea rs when the camera is turned on. 1) You d id not confi gure initial settings afte r purchasing the camera or the battery may have been left with a dead batter y. Configure the correct se ttings (pages 19, 148). 2) Ther e may be a problem with the camera’s memor y data. If this is the c ase, perform t [...]

174 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. Camera not in standby. Re-frame the image. The camera could not go into auto re cord standby for some[...]

175 Appendix Load paper! The printer ran out of paper while printing. 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 29). Pr[...]

176 Appendix Snapshot Number of Snapshots/Movie Rec ording Time Image Size (Pixels) Image Quality Approximate Image File Size Built-in Memory Snapshot Recording Capaci ty SD Memory Card (1GB) Snapsho t Recording Capacity 9M (3456 x 2592) Fine 5.66 MB 5 170 Normal 3.0 MB 10 322 Economy 2 .02 MB 15 478 3:2 (3456 x 2304) Fine 4.94 MB 6 195 Normal 2.64[...]

177 Appendix Movies Movie Mode Image Quality (Pixels)/ (Audio) Maximum File Size Approximate Data Rate (F rame Rat e) Built-in Memor y Movie Recording Capacity SD Memory Card (1GB) Movie Recording Capacity File Size of 1-minute Movie HD/ STD HD 1280 x 720 (Monaural) Maximum Movie Length: 10 minutes 30 Megabits/se cond (30 frames/se cond) 8 seconds [...]

178 Appendix • Snapshot an d movie record ing capacity values are appro ximate and int ended for referenc e only. Actual ca pacity depen ds on image cont ents. • File size a nd data rate va lues are appro ximate and inte nded for refe rence only. Ac tual values depend on the type of i mage being shot . • The above value s are based on use of [...]

179 Appendix Specifi cations File Forma t Snapshots: JPEG (Exif Version 2.2); DCF 1. 0 standard; DPOF co mpliant Movies: Motion JPEG AVI, IMA-ADPC M audio (mon aural) Recordin g Media Built-in Memory (Image Stora ge Area: 31.9MB) SD/SDHC Recorded I mage Sizes Snapsho t: 9M (3456 x 2592), 3:2 (3456 x 2304) , 16:9 (34 56 x 1944), 6M (2816 x 2112), 4M[...]

180 Appendix Exposure Compens ation –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV (i n 1/3EV steps) Shutter CMO S electronic shutter, mechanical s hutter Shutter Spe ed Snapshot (A uto): 1 to 1/1250 sec ond (1/40000 second for High Spe ed CS only) Snapshot (N ight Scene): 4 to 1/1250 sec ond * May differ du e to the camera set up. Aperture Value F3.9 (W) to F7.1 (W) (When [...]

181 Appendix Input/Output Terminals USB/AV port, Hi- Speed USB compatibl e Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural Power Require ments Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-6 0) x 1[...]

182 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 ar e not guaranteed. Low temperatures shorten batter y life. • Battery: NP-60 (Rated Capacity: 720 mAh) • Recording Medium: 1GB SD memory card (PRO H[...]

183 Appendix . Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-60) . Charger unit (BC-60L) • 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 720 mAh Operating Te mperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104 °F) [...]

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