Casio EX-H20G manual

1 E To go to “Getting the Most Ou t of Dyn amic Photo” cl ick here! Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product. • Before using it, be sure to re ad 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 o fficia[...]

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 c amera Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-90) Charger unit (BC-90L) * The shape of the power cord plu g varies acco rding to countr y or geographic ar ea. Power cord Strap USB cable A[...]

3 • The contents of this manual and the bundled Basic Reference are subject to change without 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 of this User’s Guide, either in part[...]

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

5 Contents ❚ Zooming with Su per Resolut ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Si ngle SR Zoo m) . . . 49 ❚❙ Recording Movie Images 50 T o record a movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 ❚❙ Using BEST SHOT 52 What is BEST SHOT? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

6 Contents ❚❙ Vi ewing Snap shot s and Movies 73 Viewing Snapshot s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Viewing a Movie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Viewing a Panorama Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

7 Contents ❚ Saving All Positioning Log Dat a in Camera Me mory to a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Output Log) . . 106 ❚ Enabling Moveme nt of the Imag e Cursor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Move Cursor) . . 106 ❚ Adjusting the Accuracy of the Directio n Sensor . . . . . . . . . . (Directi[...]

8 Contents Memory Card Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 ❚❙ Other Settings (Set Up) 140 Adjusting Monitor Screen Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Screen) . 140 T urning off Eye-Fi Card Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Eye-Fi) . 140 Enabling t[...]

9 Contents Computer System Requirements for Bundled Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Bundled CD-ROM) . 165 Reset Initial Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 When things don’t go right... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

10 The numbers in parentheses indicate t he pages w here each item is explained. . Camera General Guide 1 Zoom controller (pages 26, 47, 75, 76) 2 Shutter button (page 27) 3 GPS antenna (page 97) 4 Microphone (pages 25, 51) 5 Front lamp (pages 44, 62) 6 Lens 7 Flash (page 37) 8 [ ù ] (Current Location) button (page 102) 9 [ ý ] (MAP) button (page[...]

11 . Charger Unit 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 [...]

12 . Movie Recording . Snapshot Viewing 1 Recording mode (page 50) 2 White balance setting (page 69) 3 Remaining movie memory capacity (page 50) 4 Movie recording time (page 50) 5 Exposure compensation (page 46) 6 Battery level indicator (page 19) 7 Histogram (page 152) 8 GPS wave condition icon (pages 93, 103) 1 File type 2 Protect indicator (page[...]

13 . Movie Playback NO TE • For details about MAP mode display contents, see “Using the Hybrid-GPS” (page 91). 1 File type 2 Protect indicator (page 87) 3 Folder name/file name (page 137) 4 Movie recording time (page 73) 5 Movie image quality (page 66) 6 Date/time (page 47) 7 Shooting location name (page 94) 8 Battery level indicator (page 19[...]

14 Quick Start Basics Quick Start Basics What is a digital camera? Delete A digital camera stores images on a memory card, so you can record and delete images a countless number of times. Play Record You can use the images you record in a variety of different ways. Store images on your computer. Print images. Attach images to e-mail .[...]

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 thr ee main functions. What you can do with your CASIO came ra Hybrid-GPS The Hybrid-GPS of your camera provides both standard GPS and an autonomous positioning system that uses[...]

16 Quick Start Basics BEST SHOT Simply select the sample scene you want and the camera sets up automatically. Then all you need to do is press the shutter button for per fect images. See page 52 for more information.[...]

17 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-90) for power. Never try to use any other type of battery. 1. Positioning the positive + an[...]

18 Quick Start Basics Other Charging Precautions • Use the special charger (BC-90L) to char ge the special lithium ion battery (NP-90). Never use any other type of charg er device. Attempting to use a differ ent charger can result in an unexpected accident. • A battery that is still warm due to normal use may not charge fully. Give the battery [...]

19 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 161. 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[...]

20 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 step 2 of the pr o[...]

21 Quick Start Basics 6. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Auto” or “P remium Auto” as the auto recording mode (page 26 ) and then press [SET]. • After configuring the auto recording mode setting you want here, you can change the current auto recording setting by selecting the “ Auto” or “Premium Auto” BEST SHOT scene (page 26). NO T[...]

22 Quick Start Basics Though the camera has built-in memory that can be used to store images and movies, you probably will want to purchase a commercially available memory card for greater capacity. The camera does not come with a memory card. I mages and movies recorded while a memory card is loaded are saved to the memory car d. When no memory ca[...]

23 Quick Start Basics IMPORT ANT! • Ne ver insert anything besides a supported memory card (page 22) into the memory card slot. • Should wate r or any foreign object ever get into the card slot, imme diately turn off the camera, remove the battery, and contact your retailer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. You need to format a new me[...]

24 Quick Start Basics • T ake care to ensure that nothing is restricting or coming into contact with the lens as it extend s. Holding the lens with your hand so it c annot extend creates the risk of malfunction. •P r e s s i n g [ p ] (PLAY) while in the REC mode switches to the PLAY mode. The lens retracts about 10 seconds after switching mode[...]

25 Quick Start Basics Your images will not come out clear ly if you move the camera whe n 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 shutte[...]

26 Quick Start Basics You can select one of tw o auto recording modes (Auto or Premium Auto) according to your digital imaging needs. 1. Press [ r ] (REC) to turn on the camera. The camera will enter the REC mode. 2. Press [BS]. This will display a menu of BEST SHOT scenes (page 52). 3. Use [ 8 ], [ 2 ], [ 4 ], and [ 6 ] to select the “Auto” or[...]

27 Quick Start Basics 1. Point the camera a t the subject. If you are using Premium Auto, text will appear in the lower right corner of the monitor scr een describing the type of shot the camera has dete cted. • You can zoom the image, if you want. • When you select “On” for the “GPS” se tting (page 92), candidates for the place name of[...]

28 Quick Start Basics 3. Continuing to keep the camera still, press the sh utter button the rest of the way down. This records the snapshot. . 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 th[...]

29 Quick Start Basics . Shooting with Premium Auto • In ad dition to shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity, the camera automatically executes t he following operation as required when shooting with Premium Auto. – Auto Focus is normally performed until you half- press the shutter button. – Intelligent AF (Page 41) – Face Detection (P[...]

30 Quick Start Basics Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s monitor screen. • F or information about how to play back movies, see page 73. 1. Press [ p ] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode. • T his will display one of the snapshots currently stored in memory. • In formation about the displayed snapshot also is included (p[...]

31 Quick Start Basics If memory becomes full, you can delete snapshots and movies you no longer need to free up storage and record more images. IMPORT ANT! • Re member that a file (image) delete operation cannot be undone. • The delete menu will not appear if you press [ 2 ] ( ) while “On” is selected for the camera’s “ Ü Disabled” s[...]

32 Quick Start Basics 1. Press [ p ] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode and then p ress [ 2 ] ( ). 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Delete All Fil es” and then press [SET]. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Yes” and then pr ess [SET] to delete all file s. This will cause the message “There are no files” to appear. Operation • Ne ver open [...]

33 Quick Start Basics • Any of the following ca n make proper focus impossible. – Solid color wall or other very low contrast subject – Strongly back lit subject – Very 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 – [...]

34 Snapshot Tutorial Snapshot Tutorial The Control Panel can be used to con figure camera settings. 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. This will select one of the Control Panel icons and display its settings. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the setting you want to change. * Snapshot image quality cannot be changed using the Cont rol Panel. 3. Use [[...]

35 Snapshot Tutorial . Pixels A digital camera image is a collection of small dots called “pixels”. The more 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, etc[...]

36 Snapshot Tutorial . To select the image size 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the top Control Pane l option (Image Size). 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select an image size and then press [SET]. • T he initial factory default image size setting is “14M”. • Select ing “3:2” records images with an aspect r[...]

37 Snapshot Tutorial 1. In the REC mode, press [ 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. • F or information about Flash Range, see page 182. Using Fla sh (Flash) Auto Flash Flash fires automatically in accordance with exposure (amount of light and brigh[...]

38 Snapshot Tutorial NO TE • T ake care so your fingers and the strap do not block the flash. • T he desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is too far away or too close. • F lash charging time (page 182) depends on operating conditions (battery condition, ambient temperature, etc.) • Shooting with flash turned off when lighting[...]

39 Snapshot Tutorial You can select a focus mode setting. 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the third Control Pan el 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 the le ns surfac e. *2 The minimum chan ges along wit[...]

40 Snapshot Tutorial Super Macro Super Macro fixes optical zoom at a position that allows you to shoot from the closest distance to the subject. The result is closer and larger su bject images. NO TE • Z oom is fixed while Super Macro is selected, so no zo om operation is performed when you slide the zoom co ntroller. To focus with manual focus 1[...]

41 Snapshot Tutorial Using Focus Lock “Focus lock” is a technique y ou can use when you want to compose an image in which the subject you want to focus on is not within the focus frame in the center of the screen. • To use focus lock, select “ Û Spot” for the Auto Focus area (page 41). 1. Align the monitor screen ’s focus frame with th[...]

42 Snapshot Tutorial 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 the setting you want and then press [SET]. 4. Point the camera at the subject and ha lf-press the shutter button. Wait until the camera adjusts exposure and focus automatica[...]

43 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 Pa nel option from the top (ISO Sensiti vity). 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. • “AUTO” ISO sensitivity alw ays is appli ed for movies, reg[...]

44 Snapshot Tutorial 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. 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the sixth Control Panel option from the top (Self-timer). 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the setting you want and the[...]

45 Snapshot Tutorial When shooting people, the face detection feature detects the faces of up t o ten individuals and adjusts focus and brightness accordingly. 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the third Control Pan el option from the bottom (Face Detection). 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select “ G Face Detection: On[...]

46 Snapshot Tutorial You can manually adjust an image’s exp osure value (EV value) before shooting it. • Exposure Comp ensation Range: –2.0EV to +2.0EV • Un it: 1/3EV 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the second Cont ro l Panel opti on from the bottom (EV Sh ift). 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to adjust the exposu [...]

47 Snapshot Tutorial 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the bottom Control Panel option (Date/Time). Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the date or time. NO TE • You can select either of two display style (page 146) for the date: Month/Day or Day/Month. • T he time is displayed using 24-hour format. Your camera is equ[...]

48 Snapshot Tutorial During a zoom operation, a zoom bar ap pears on the monitor screen to show the current zoom setting. . Zoom Icon The appearance of the zoom icon on the m onito r screen depends on the zoom factor. Interpreting the Zo om Bar Optical zoom Not displayed HD Zoom Not displayed Single SR Zoom ç Digital zoom ê Range wh ere image d e[...]

49 Snapshot Tutorial . Zoom Factor The digital zoom factor depends on the image size (page 35) and on whe ther Single SR Zoom is enabled or disabled. Super resolution technology makes it possi ble to expand the zoom range in w hich image deterioration is minimized. For info rmation about the effective zoom factor ranges in which Single SR Zoom is e[...]

50 Recording Movie Images Recording Movie Images 1. Configure the quality se ttin g for the movie (page 66). The length of the movie you can reco rd will depend o n the quality setting you select. 2. In the REC mode, point the camera at the subject and then press [ 0 ] (Movie). This will start recording and display Y on the monitor screen. Movie re[...]

51 Recording Movie Images NO TE • Spending a long time usin g movie record ing will cause the camera to become slightly warm to the touch. This is normal and does n ot indicate malfunction. • T he camera also records audio. Note the following points when shooting a movie. – Take care that the microphone is not blocked by your fingers, etc. ?[...]

52 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[...]

53 Using BEST SHOT NO TE • The BEST SHOT YouTu be scene sets up the camera for recording movies that are optimized for uploading to YouTube. Movies recorded with the YouTube scene are stored in a special folder to make t hem easy to locate for uploading (page 138). . Using Scene In formation Screen To find out more about a scene, select it with t[...]

54 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, select the scene named “BEST SHOT” (Register User Scene). 2. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the snapshot or movie whose setup you want to save. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Save”, a[...]

55 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. • T he final panorama image can be one of the two size s shown below. Sli[...]

56 Using BEST SHOT NO TE • T he following conditions are not compatible with Slide Panorama sho oting. – Subject whose brightness is very differ ent fro m that of its surroundings due to artificial ligh t, sunlight, etc. – Rivers, waves, waterfalls, or other s ubject with con stantly changing patterns – Sky, beach, or other subject with con[...]

57 Using BEST SHOT With this feature, you can shoot your own self- portrait simply by pointing the camera at your face. BEST SHOT has two self-portrai t scenes from which to choose. 1. Press [BS] and then select “Self-portr ait (1 person)” or “Self-portrait (2 people)” . 2. Press the shutter button all the way down, and point the camera at [...]

58 Advanced Settings Advanced Settings The following are menu op erations you can use to configure var ious camera settings. • You also can use the Control Panel (page 34) to configure some of the settings that appear on the menu screen. Refer to the pa ge references provided in this section for information about configuring settings using the Co[...]

59 Advanced Settings . Menu Operations in This Manual Menu operations are represen ted in this manual as shown below. The following operation is the same one described under “Example Menu Scre en Operation” on page 58. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Focus Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to sele ct the “REC” ta b. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to sele[...]

60 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Focus For details, see the Control Pane l procedure on page 39. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Self-timer For details, see the Control Pane l procedure on page 44. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Face Detection For details, see the Control Pane l procedure on pag[...]

61 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. Your digital camera is equ[...]

62 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 fr om short distances, etc. [...]

63 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Digital Zoom You can use this setting to turn digital zoom on or off. When digital zoom is turned off, operating the zoom controller zoom s the image with optical zoom only. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Grid The on-screen grid can be displayed on the REC mode monitor scre[...]

64 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Memory When you turn off the camera, it remembe rs the current settings of all enabled memory items and restores them when you tu rn it back on. Any me mory item that is disabled will be returned to its initial defaul t setting whenever you turn off the camera. * Optical zoo m setting [...]

65 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Sing le SR Quality Super resolution technology is used to categorize an image into three pa rts: an outline part, a fine pattern pa rt, and a flat part, and then perform the optimum process required by each part to increase texture and shar pness. •A ç icon is displayed when the[...]

66 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * T Quality (Snapshot) • T he “Fine” setting helps to br ing out det ails when shooting a finely detailed image of nature that includes d ense tree branches or le aves, or an image of a complex pattern. • Memor y capacity (the number of images you can record) w ill be affecte[...]

67 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * E ffect When either mode described below is select ed, the camera w ill automatically touch up people and scenery to help ensure beautiful images every time. . Shooting with the Make-up Mode (Make-up) 1. Enter the Make-up Mode • Ente ring the Make-up Mode causes the ± to appear [...]

68 Advanced Settings . Shooting Beautiful Scenery Images (La ndscape) 1. Enter the Landscape Mode • Ente ring the Landscape Mode causes the Ö to appear on the Control Pane l. 2. Press [SET]. 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the Landscape Mode setting (third Contro l Panel option from the bo ttom), and then press [SET]. • Available leve l setti[...]

69 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * W hite Balanc e 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. • When “ Auto” i[...]

70 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * IS O For details, see the Control Pane l procedure on page 43. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Metering The metering mode determines what part of t he subject is metered for exposure. • T he currently selected metering mode is indicated by an icon on the snap shot [...]

71 Advanced Settings 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. • You also can optimize the balance between bright areas and dar k areas in existing images (page 85). Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Co lor Filte[...]

72 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Cont rast You can specify one of five contrast settings from +2 (most contrast between light and dark) to –2 (least contrast b etween light and dark). Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Flash Intensity You can specify one of five flash intens ity settings, from –2 ([...]

73 Viewing Snapshots and Movies Viewing Snapshots and Movies See page 30 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 • Playba ck may not be possible for movies not recorded with this camera. Viewing Sna[...]

74 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 • T he following functions cannot be performed on a panorama imag e. Dynamic[...]

75 Viewing Snapshots and Movies 1. In the PLAY mode, us e [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to scroll through the images un til 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 toward s w to unzoom the image. ?[...]

76 Viewing Snapshots and Movies 1. In the PLAY mode , slide the zoom controller towards w ( ] ) twice. This will display the calendar screen that shows the first image recorded on each day. To display the first image recorded on a particular day, use [ 8 ], [ 2 ], [ 4 ], and [ 6 ] to move the selection boundary to the day you want and then press [S[...]

77 Viewing Snapshots and Movies 2. Turn on the TV and select its vi deo input mode. If the TV has more than one video input, select the one wher e the camera is connected. 3. Press [ p ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera. This will cause an image to appear on the TV screen, withou t anything appearing on the camera’s monitor screen. • Pr essing [ON/[...]

78 Viewing Snapshots and Movies Use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect the camera to the TV. For information about playback, see page 76. • Use a commercially available HDMI cable that is marked with the logo shown to the right. IMPORT ANT! • Output to a TV is not supported in the REC mode. NO TE • Use a HDMI cable th at with a pl[...]

79 Viewing Snapshots and Movies . Selecting the HDMI Te rminal Ou tput Method (HDMI Output) Procedure [MENU] * Set 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 thi s, the requir ed output method may be 576 p wh[...]

80 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 58 . Playing a Slideshow on the Camera (Slideshow) Start Starts the s[...]

81 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) • To sto p the slideshow, press [SET]. Pres sing [MENU] instead of [SET] stops the slideshow and returns to the menu screen. • Adjust audio volume by pressing [ 2 ] and then press [ 8 ] or [ 2 ] during playback. • All but ton operations are disabled while the slideshow is transitioning from one image to anot[...]

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

83 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Movie Screen to be Used * [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” [...]

84 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) 3. When the frame where you want the cut point to be is displayed, press [ 2 ]. 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[...]

85 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 • Co rrecting the lighting when shooting produces better result s (page 71). • Altering the lig hting of an image causes the o[...]

86 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) NO TE • You also ca n adjust the white balance w hen recording images (page 69). • T he original snapshot is retained in memory and not deleted. • When you display an altere d image on the camera’s monitor screen, the date and time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was al[...]

87 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Protect IMPORT ANT! • No te that even if a file is protected, it will be deleted if you perform the format operation (page 151). Protecti ng a File Against De letion (Pro tect) On Protects specific files. 1 Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to scroll through the files until the one[...]

88 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 • T he date and time stamped into an image using the Time Stamp (page 145) cannot be edited. • You cannot e dit the date and time of an image that is pro[...]

89 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Snapshot or Movie Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Rotation 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 • No te th[...]

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

91 Using the Hybrid-GPS Using the Hybrid-GPS In addition to conventional Gl obal Positioning System (GPS) system capab ilities that determine your current location and time ba sed o n radio waves it picks up from GPS satellites, your EXILIM camera also features a built-in independent motion sensor employing autonomous positioning technology that us[...]

92 Using the Hybrid-GPS Before using the Hybrid-GPS function for the first time, perform in the following steps to turn it on and receive GPS satellite waves. 1. Take the camera outside to a location where the re is an unobstructed path to the sky above. 2. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn on the camera and then press [MENU]. 3. On the “Set Up” t[...]

93 Using the Hybrid-GPS While “On” is selected for the “Record Lat/Long” settin g, location information (latitude, longitude, camera aiming direction) as m easured by the Hybrid-GPS will be recorded along with the image data (snapshots and movies). 1. In the REC mode , press [MENU]. 2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “Record Lat/Long” a[...]

94 Using the Hybrid-GPS NO TE • You can delete r ecorded latitude, longitu de, and direction data as required (page 109). • Re corded latitude, longitude, and direction data cannot be edited. • Shooting an image w hile on the move may resu lt in in correct position information being registered with the image. • T he current “Record Lat/Lo[...]

95 Using the Hybrid-GPS . About plac e names • Place name candidates are those selected from among the coun try and landmark names in camera memory based upon current latitude a nd longitude measurements. • “ – – –” will be shown in place of the candidates if there is no appropriate place name at your current latitude and lon gitude. [...]

96 Using the Hybrid-GPS You can use this procedure to select fr om among the place names (country names, landmark names) in camera memor y and stamp a place directly into the image (snapshots). IMPORT ANT! • Un like place name insertion, once a pl ace name is stamped into a snapshot, it cannot be edited or deleted. 1. In the REC mode , press [MEN[...]

97 Using the Hybrid-GPS • Better GPS satellite wave reception can be attained by holding the camera still with the GPS antenna pointed towards the sky. • Since GPS satellite s are constantly moving, your location, the time of day, and other conditions may cause it to take some time before positioning can be performed. In some cases, positioning[...]

98 Using the Hybrid-GPS • The Hybrid-GPS is able to pr ovide posit ion information (latitude and longit ude) even under conditions where waves cannot be received from GPS satellites. However, relying solely on th e motion se nsor for long period s where GPS satellite reception conditions are poor , under an underpas s or on a steel bridge, or in [...]

99 Using the Hybrid-GPS After you press [ ý ] (MAP) to enter the MAP mode, you can view the map data stored in memory and use it to perform a variety of operations described in this section. The MAP mode has two submodes described below. Each pr ess of [ ý ] (MAP) toggles between the two submodes. Select the submode tha t suits your shooting need[...]

100 Using the Hybrid-GPS . User Image Mode The User Image Mode screen show s images t hat you shot on the map screen, along with icons and numbers that provid e a wealth of information. 1 Zoom bar Shows the current scale/position and scale/position range of the currently displayed map. 2 Mode icon Indicates the current mode (REC, PLAY, User Image, [...]

101 Using the Hybrid-GPS bn User image mark Locations where you shot images are indicated by marks. • User image marks are normally blue. However, user image marks outside of the radar screen lines are light blue. • A white wedge within a user image mark indicates the horizontal direction the camera was pointing when the image was shot. Wedge p[...]

102 Using the Hybrid-GPS 1. Press [ ý ] (MAP) to enter the MA P mode. • Each pr ess of [ ý ] (MAP) toggles between the User Image mode and the Photogenic Spot mode. 2. Use the proced ures below to move a user image mark or a photogenic spot mark near the center of the displa y’s radar screen lines. • Mo ving a user image mark or photogenic [...]

103 Using the Hybrid-GPS 3. Press [SET]. This will display a full-screen view of the image (user image or photogenic spot image) where the image cursor was located in the image list. • While a full-screen image is displayed, you can use [ 4 ] (scro lls to the image that was above the current image in the ima ge list) and [ 6 ] (scrolls to the ima[...]

104 Using the Hybrid-GPS IMPORT ANT! • If a se ction of the zoom bar is gray while a map is displayed, it indicates that the camera does not have further detailed map data for the gray section. In this case, if you slide the zoom controller towards z (Telephoto) an d the zoom pointer reaches a gray section, the pointer will stop and the map will [...]

105 Using the Hybrid-GPS This section explains the menu items th at are used w hen performing operations and configuring settings in the MAP mode. Procedure [ ý ] (MAP) * [MENU] * MAP Tab * Save Log You can use this procedure to save positio n information from different locations and different times. While “On” is selected for the “Save Log?[...]

106 Using the Hybrid-GPS Use the procedure below to convert all of th e positioning log data currently in camera memory to a KML file (extension: .kml) and save it to a memory card. 1. Turn off the camera and load the me mory card t o which you wa nt to save the file. 2. Turn on the camera and then press [ ý ] (MAP). 3. Press [MENU]. On the “MAP[...]

107 Using the Hybrid-GPS 3. Taking care not to drop the camera, slowly swin g it around in a fig ure eight for abo ut 10 seconds. Use the wrist of the hand that is holding the camera to move in a way that forms a figure eight. This will correct for the magnetism and adjust direction sensor accuracy. The message “Completed normally.” will appear[...]

108 Using the Hybrid-GPS Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Auto Rotate The camera automatically detects whether a snapshot image was sh ot in portrait or landscape orientation and displays it accordingly. • T he current “Auto Rotate” setting is ignored while “ Off” is selected for the “GPS” setting (page 92). Procedure [MENU] * Set Up T[...]

109 Using the Hybrid-GPS As with normal images (without location info rmation), use the PLAY mode to display images with location information. See page 30 for the procedure for viewing images. • While a n image with location information is on the display, pressing [ 8 ] (DISP) will display the location information (latitude and longitude) that wa[...]

110 Using the Hybrid-GPS . Using the camera in anothe r country • Ce rtain countries or areas may place restrictions on the use of GPS and/or the accumulation of positioning log data. Th is camera has a built- in GPS function. Before taking it to another country, be sure to check with the appropriate emba ssy or with your travel agent to find out[...]

111 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. • T he term “built-in subjects” refers to the moving figures and characters that came pre-programmed in the camera’s built-in memory. Use the[...]

112 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[...]

113 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 subjec t in the Dynamic Photo move, press [SET]. The Dynamic Photo is repeated as a continuous loop. • Mo vement of the subject also will st art automatically about two seconds after you display a Dynamic [...]

114 Printing Printing • You can specify which images you want to print, the number of copies, and date stamp settings before printing (page 117). Printing Snapshot s Professiona l Print Se rvice You can take a memory card that contains th e images you want to print to a professional print service and have them printed. Printing on a Home Printer [...]

115 Printing 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 and press [MENU]. 2. On the “Set U p” tab, selec t “USB” and then press [ 6 ]. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “P TP (Pict B[...]

116 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 then press [ 6 ]. 4. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select a paper size and then press [SET]. • T he following are the available pa per sizes. 3.5" x 5" , 5" [...]

117 Printing . Digital Print O rder Format ( DPOF) 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 take the memory card to a professional print servi[...]

118 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. • If you want to include the date in the ima[...]

119 Printing . Date Stamp ing You can use one of the following three methods to include the recordin g 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). • PRIN T Image Matching III Using image editing software and printing o n a printer th[...]

120 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[...]

121 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. Using the Came ra with a Windo ws Computer When you want to do this: Operating System Version Install this software: See page: Save images to a computer and view them there manually Windows 7, Window[...]

122 Using the Camera with a Computer * YouTube Uploa der for CASIO, Pho to Transport, a nd Dynamic Photo Manager will not run under 64-b it versions of Wind ows OS. . 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 applicatio[...]

123 Using the Camera with a Computer 4. Turn off the camera and then use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect it to y our compute r. • T he camera does not draw power over the USB cable. Make sure the camera’s battery is sufficiently charged before connecting. • Ma ke sure that you insert the cable connector into the USB/ AV po[...]

124 Using the Camera with a Computer 8. Right-click the “DCIM” folder. 9. On the shortcut me nu that appears, cli ck “Copy”. 10. Windows 7, Windows Vista users: Cl ick “Start” and then “Documents”. Windows XP users: Click “Sta rt” and then “My Documents”. Windows 2000 users: Doublecl ick “My Documents” to open it . • I[...]

125 Using the Camera with a Computer 3. Double-click the image file you want to view. • F or information about file names, see “Memory Folder Structure” on page 138. • An image th at was rotated on the camera will be displayed on your computer screen in its original (unrotated) orientation. IMPORT ANT! • Ne ver unplug the USB cable, or op[...]

126 Using the Camera with a Computer . Movie Playback Precautions • Be sure t o 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. • Pro per movie playback may not be possible on some computers. If you experience pro[...]

127 Using the Camera with a Computer . To upload a movie fil e to YouTube • Befor e 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[...]

128 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[...]

129 Using the Camera with a Computer . To transfer compu ter screen captures to the camera 1. Connect the camera to yo ur computer (page 122). 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[...]

130 Using the Camera with a Computer After you shoot an image while “On” is select ed for the “Record Lat/Long” setting, you will be able to display the location whe re you shot it on a map. To use this function, you need to access the CD-ROM th at comes with the camera and then go to the Picasa website and install Picasa, or to the Goo gle[...]

131 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! • T he 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, 10.6) only. Use t[...]

132 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 press [ 6 ]. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Mass Storag e” , and then press [SET]. 4. Turn off the camera and then use the USB cable that comes with the [...]

133 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 drive icon to Trash. 9. On the camera, press [ON/OFF] (Pow er) to tur n off the camera. After making sure that the gr een back lamp is unli t,[...]

134 Using the Camera with a Computer If you are running Mac OS X, you can ma nage snapshots using iPhoto, which comes bundled with some Macintosh products. If you are running Mac OS 9, you will need to use commercially available software. You can use QuickTime, which comes bundled with your operat i ng system, to play back movies on a Macintosh. To[...]

135 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[...]

136 Using the Camera with a Computer IMPORT ANT! • Re corded images are transferred over wireless LAN. Do not use the Eye-Fi card or turn off Eye-Fi card communication (page 140) when on an aircraft or in any other location where use of wireless commu nication is limited or prohibited. • Load ing an Eye-Fi card will cause the Eye- Fi indicator [...]

137 Using the Camera with a Computer The camera creates a file and saves it each time you shoot a snapsh ot, record a movie, or perform any other ope ration that stores data. Files are grouped by storing them in folders. Each file and folder has its o wn unique name. • F or details about how folders are organized in memory, see “Memory Folder S[...]

138 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. • T ransferring this camera’s DCF-compliant[...]

139 Using the Camera with a Computer . Supported Imag e Files • Image files shot with this camera • DC F-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. . Bu[...]

140 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 the REC mode, PLAY mode, and MAP mode. Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Screen You can change the brightness of the monitor screen. Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Eye-Fi Select “Off” to disa[...]

141 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * GPS See page 92 for details. Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Record Lat/ Long See page 93 for details. Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Auto Rotate See page 108 for details. Enabling the GPS Function (GPS) Recording Location Info rmation with Image Data (Record Lat/Long) Auto Image Orientat[...]

142 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Sounds • Setting a volume level of 0 mutes outpu t. Procedure [MENU] * Set 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 a[...]

143 Other Settings (Set Up) 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 137). Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Create Folder • Image s recorded with the BEST SHOT “For YouTube” scene are stored in special folders. They are not sto[...]

144 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[...]

145 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 t ime information is stamped into a snapsho t, it cannot be edited or deleted. Example: July, 10, 2012, 1:25 p.m. • Even if you do not s[...]

146 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Adjust When the date and time settings are what you want, pr ess [SET] to apply them. • You can specify a date f rom 2001 to 2049. • Be sure t o select your Home City (page 144) before setting the time and d ate. If you set the time and date while the wrong city is selected for your Ho[...]

147 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Language . Specify the disp lay language you wa nt. 1 Select the tab on the right. 2 Select “Language”. 3 Select the language you want. • Ca mera models sold in certain geographic areas may not support display language selection. • Place names (country, landmark), city names, recom[...]

148 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Auto Power Off Auto Power Off turns off the camera whenever no camer a operation is performed for a preset amount of time. Trigger Time Settings: 1 min, 2 min, 5 min (T he trigger time is alwa ys 5 minutes in the PLAY mode.) • Auto Pow er Off is disabled under any of th e following condi[...]

149 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Ü Disabled The camera will not start the image delete operation when you press [ 2 ] ( ) while “ Ü Disabled” is turned on. You can protect against accidental deleti on of images by selecting “On” for “ Ü Disabled”. Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * USB You can use the procedur[...]

150 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 use. Images will not display correctly if yo[...]

151 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Format If a memory card is load ed in the camera, this operation will form at 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 memory card or in built-in memory. It cannot be undone. Make sure you do not [...]

152 Configuring Monitor Scre en Settings Configuring Monitor Screen Settings You can turn display information on and off by pressing [ 8 ] (DISP). You can configure separate settings for 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 dis[...]

153 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[...]

154 Appendix Appendix . Avoid Use While In Motio n • Ne ver 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. . Directly V iewing the Sun or Bright Light • Ne ver look at the sun or any other br ight light [...]

155 Appendix . Smoke, abnormal odor, overheati ng, and other abnor malities • Co ntinued 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 t[...]

156 Appendix . Locations To Be Avoide d • Ne ver leave the camera in any of the following types of locations. D oing 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 pr esent – Near heaters, on a heated carpet, in areas exposed[...]

157 Appendix • Should you ever notice lea kage, strange odor, heat generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other abnormal cond iti on while using, charging, or storing a battery, immediately remove it from the camera or charger unit and keep it away from open flame. • Do not use or leave the battery under dire ct sunlight, in an automobi[...]

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

159 Appendix . Caring for your camera • Ne ver touch the lens or flash window wi th your 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[...]

160 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 sna pshots or movies of images whose rig hts belong to others, without the permission of the right holder, is forbidden by copyright laws .[...]

161 Appendix Any and all unauthorized commercial copying, distribution, and copying of the bundled software over a networ k 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 recommendation of the product [...]

162 Appendix . Precautions during Use • Opera tion provided by a battery un der cold conditions is always less than operation under normal temperatures. This is due to t he characteristics of the battery, not the camera. • Ch arge the battery in an area where the temperature is with in the range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). Outside this t[...]

163 Appendix See page 22 for information about supported memory car ds and how to load a 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. • Ne ver remove a card from the camera while the back lamp is flashing g[...]

164 Appendix . Memory Card Handling Prec autions Certain types of memory cards can slow down processing speeds. In particular, you may experience problems saving h igh-quality (HD and STD) movies. When using the camera’s built-in memory or certain types of memory cards, it can take too much time to record data, which can resu lt in break s in the[...]

165 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[...]

166 Appendix Picasa Google Ea rth Adobe Reader 9 For details about the minimum system r equirements for each software application, see the “Read me” file s on the CASIO Digital C amera Software CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera. Operating System : Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Operating System : Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows[...]

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 151). 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 fo r which there is[...]

168 Appendix “Quality” Tab “Set Up” Tab Single SR Quality Off Single SR Zoom On Size 14M (4320 x 3240) Quality (Snapshots) Norma l Quality (Movies) HD Effect Off EV Shift 0.0 T » White Balance Auto ISO Auto Metering B Multi Lighti ng On Color Filter Off Sharpness 0 Saturation 0 Contrast 0 Flash Intensity 0 Screen Auto Eye-Fi On GPS Off Rec[...]

169 Appendix . PLAY Mode “PLAY” Tab “Set Up” Tab • T he contents of the “Set Up” tab are the same in the R EC mode and PLAY mode. . MAP Mode “MAP” Tab “Set Up” Tab • T he contents of the “Set Up” tab are the same in the R EC mode and MAP mode. Slideshow Images: All images / Time: 30 min / Interval: 3 sec / Effect: Patter[...]

170 Appendix When things don’t go rig ht... Troubleshooting Problem Poss ible Cause an d Recommended Actio n Power Supply Power does not turn on. 1) The battery ma y not be lo aded corre ctly (page 18). 2) The battery may b e dead. Ch arge the ba ttery (page 17). If the battery go es dead soon aft er being char ged, it means t he battery ha s rea[...]

171 Appendix The subject is out of focus in the recorded i mage. The image may not be focused pro perly. When compos ing the image, make sur e the subje ct is located inside the focus frame. The flash does not fire. 1) If ? (Flash Off) is selected as t he flash mod e, change to another m ode (page 37). 2) I f the battery i s dead, cha rge it (page [...]

172 Appendix A recorde d image was not saved. 1) Camera power may have been turned off b efore the s ave 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 po ssible (page 19). 2) Y ou may have removed th e memory card fr om the camera before the sa ve operatio[...]

173 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 yo u are shoo ting. Positi on the camer a so sunlight do es not shin e directly into the l ens. Images are not displayed. This camera ca n[...]

174 Appendix Positionin g takes a long time. 1) T he first posit ioning oper ation you perf orm with the ca mera after you p urchase it, imme diately afte r changing the “GPS” setting from “Off” to “On”, o r after not using it for a long time may take a numb er of minute s to complete. 2) No rmally, a position ing operat ion shoul d tak[...]

175 Appendix Other The wrong date and time are displayed , or the wrong date and time are bein g stored along wi th image data . The date a nd time setti ng is off. Set the correct date and time (page 146). The messages on the display are in the wrong language. The wrong disp lay language is selected. Change the displ ay language set ting (page 147[...]

176 Appendix The time and date settings co nfigured the first time after purchasing the camera are res et to their fact ory defaults when remove the camera’s batte ry. Load the camer a’s battery and reconfig ure the time an d date settings (p age 20). Do not remove t he battery from the camer a for at leas t 24 hours af ter configu ring time an[...]

177 Appendix Folder cannot be create d. You are trying to record a file while ther e are already 9999 files stored in the 999th folder. If you want to r ecord more, delete files you no longer need (page 31). Images are being transferred. Stop transfer and turn off power? You are attempting to turn off power while image data is being transferred usi[...]

178 Appendix There is no image to register. The setup you are trying to save is for an image that cannot be saved as a user BEST SHOT scene. This card is not formatted. The memory card loaded in the camer a is not formatted. Format the memory card (page 151). This file cannot be played. The file you are trying to access is corrupted or is a type th[...]

179 Appendix Snapshot Number of Snapshots/Movie Rec ording Time Image Size (Pixels) Image Quali ty Approximate Image File Size Built-in Memor y (Approx. 14. 5MB * 1 ) Snapshot Recordin g Capacity SD Memory Card (1GB * 2 ) Snapshot Recording Capacity 14M (4320 x 3240) Fine 9.31 MB 1 103 Normal 4.86 MB 3 199 3:2 (4320 x 2880) Fine 8.19 MB 1 118 Norma[...]

180 Appendix Movies *1 Built-in memory capacity afte r formatting *2 The above valu es are based on us e of a PRO HIGH SPEED SD memory card (Panasonic Corporati on). The number of images you ca n save depends on the type of memory card you are us ing. • Snapshot an d movie reco rding capaci ty values are approximate a nd intended f or referenc e [...]

181 Appendix Specifi cations File Forma t Snapshot s: JPEG (Exif Ver sion 2.3); DC F 2.0 standard ; DPOF complian t Movies: MOV format, H.264/ AVC standard , IMA-ADPCM (monau ral) Recordin g Media Built-in Memor y (Image Storage Ar ea: 14.5MB * ) SD/SDHC/SDXC * Built-in memory capacity aft er formatting Recorded I mage Sizes Snapshot: 14M (4320 x 3[...]

182 Appendix Shutter CCD shutter, mechanical shutter Shutter Spe ed Snaps hot (Auto): 1/2 to 1/2000 s econd Snapshot (N ight Scene): 4 to 1/2000 sec ond * May differ du e to the camera se tup. Aperture Value F3.2 (W) to F7.5 (W) (Whe n used with ND filt er) * Using optic al zoom changes the ap erture value. White Bala nce Auto, Daylight, Ov ercast,[...]

183 Appendix Approximate Battery Life All of the values provided below represent th e approximate amount of time under normal temperature (23°C (73°F )) before the camera turns off. These values are not guaranteed. Low temperatures shorten batter y life. • Batter y: NP-90 (Rated Capacity: 1950 mAh) • Recording Medium: 1GB SD mem ory card (PRO[...]

184 Appendix . Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-90) . Charger unit (BC-90L) • 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 1950 mAh Operating Te mperature Require ment 0 to 40°C (3[...]

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2 Dynamic Photo! A totally new way to enjoy digital photography! Dynamic Photo! A totally new way to enjoy digital photography! Dynamic Photo provides an easy way to inse rt built-in subjects into snap shots and movies for a whole new way to enjoy digital imaging. You can create a Dynamic Photo image by in serting a built- in moving subject into a [...]

3 Creating a Dynamic Photo Image Creating a Dynamic Photo Image Your digital camera comes with a number of subjects in its built-in memory (“built-in subjects”). You can use thes e built-in subjects to cr eat e Dynamic Photo images by inserting them into your original snapshots or movies. 1. Remove the memory card from the camera (if one is loa[...]

4 Creating a Dynamic Photo Image 4. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the built-in subject that you want to inse rt into the image and then press [SET]. * Only built-in subjects that can be insert ed into other images will appear at this time. 5. If you are inserting a subject into a movie an image will appear on the monitor screen showing the approxim[...]

5 Creating a Dynamic Photo Image • Inserting a b uilt-in subject into a snapshot will save a Dynamic Photo that consists of 20 still images of 2M size or smaller. • Inserting a built-in subject in to a movie will save the Dy namic Photo as a movie file. • You w ill not be able to access the built-in subjects while a memory card is loaded in t[...]

6 Creating a Dynamic Photo Image You can use the Dynamic Photo image you created in Step 2 in a variety of fun ways. Step 3: Have fun with Dynamic Phot o. On the cam era On a TV Dynamic Photo images play back automatically as soon as you display them on the EXILIM monitor screen. Connect your EXILIM to a TV with the AV cable and you can enjoy watch[...]

7 Creating a Dynamic Photo Image On a PC Enjoy watching Dynamic Photo images on your PC screen. In a digital phot o frame Play Dynamic Photo images in a digital photo frame. On a cell phone View Dynamic Photo images on your cell phone screen. Share with your friends Send the Dynamic Studio URL to your friends and share your Dynamic Photo creations [...]