E Digital Camera User’s Guide Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product. • Before using it, be sure to read the precautions 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 official EXILIM Website at http://www.exilim.com/ Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
Accessories As you unpack your camera, check to make sure that all accessories shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer. * The shape of the power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-80) USB-AC adaptor (AD-C53U) Power cord Strap USB cable Basic Reference Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
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Contents Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Read this first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Using this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Camera Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
❚❙ Using the Setup Menu 62 Setting Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Power Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting LCD Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Date & Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using this Manual Symbols used in this manual are explained below. NOTE • This indicates useful information when using your camera. IMPORTANT! • This indicates important message that should be read before using the function. System Requirements In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the following system requirements.
Camera Views Front View 1 1 Flash 2 Self-timer LED 3 Lens 4 Microphone 2 3 4 Back View 5 LCD monitor 6 Movie button 6 7 Menu button OK button/4-way navigation 7 8 control (8, 2, 4, 6) 5 8 9 Playback button bkFUNC/Delete button bk 9 Top View bl blPOWER button bmZoom dial bnShutter button bn boLED indicator bm bo Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
Bottom View bq bpBattery/Memory card br compartment bqTripod screw hole brSpeaker bp Left/Right View bsUSB port btStrap ring bs bt Camera Control Your camera is equipped with different buttons/dial for ease of use. Control Description POWER button Press the POWER button to turn the power on/off. Shutter button Press to capture an image. Zoom dial In Still image record mode, rotate the zoom dial counterclockwise to zoom out, clockwise to zoom in.
Navigation Control The 4-way Navigation Control and the OK button allow you to access the various menus available from the On Screen Display (OSD). You can configure a wide range of settings to ensure maximum results from your images and videos. Further functions of these buttons are as follows. 1 2 4 3 No. Description 1 2 3 4 5 Face Tracking/Rotate 5 Macro Display Flash OK Button Description OK 1)Confirm a selection when using the OSD menus.
Button Description Up/Face Tracking/ Rotate 1)In Record mode, press to turn the face tracking function on and off. 2)In Playback movie mode, press to pause/start video playback. 3)In Still image playback mode, press to rotate the image to the right 90 degrees with each press. This feature is applicable for still images only. 4)In Menu, press to navigate through the menu and submenu selections.
Getting Started Attach the Camera Strap First, charge the battery prior to use. Note that the battery of a newly purchased camera is not charged. Perform the steps below to load the battery into the camera and charge it. • Your camera requires a special CASIO rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-80) for power. Never try to use any other type of battery. Inserting the Battery 1. Make sure the power is off before inserting the battery. 2.
4. Close and lock the battery/memory card compartment. To replace the battery 1. Unlock and open the battery/ memory card compartment. With the LCD monitor 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. Insert a new battery. Charge the Battery You can use either of the two following methods to charge the camera’s battery.
2. After connecting the supplied USB cable to the USB-AC adaptor, plug the power cord into a household power outlet. USB cable (included with camera) USB USB port Power cord Large connector USB-AC adaptor 3. Connect the USB cable to the camera. The LED indicator should flash green, indicating that charging has started. The LED indicator will go out when charging is complete. It takes about 150 minutes to achieve a full charge. Charging may take longer depending on charging conditions.
. To charge using a USB connection to a computer The battery loaded in the camera is charged whenever the camera is connected directly to a computer with the USB cable. • Depending on the setup of your computer, you may not be able to charge the camera’s battery over a USB connection. If this happens, use of the USB-AC adaptor that comes with the camera is recommended. 1. Turn off the camera. Check to make sure that the LCD monitor is blank. If it isn’t, press the POWER button to turn off the camera.
LED indicator Operation 3. Indicator Status Description Flashing green Charging Flashing green, fast Charging problem (page 77) Off Charging complete LED indicator After charging is complete, disconnect the USB cable from the camera and then from the computer. IMPORTANT! • Charging is not possible if the computer is in a rest or standby state. • A charging error can occur immediately after charging begins or some time after charging begins.
Inserting a Memory Card Expand your camera’s storage by using an SD, SDHC or SDXC memory card. Supported Memory Cards – SD Memory Card (Up to 4GB) – SDHC Memory Card (Up to 32GB) – SDXC Memory Card (Up to 64GB) Use one of the above types of memory card. • The above are supported memory card types as of January 2012. • Noted memory card capacities are standard values. • Use only SD cards that are compliant with the SD Card Association specification. To load a memory card 1.
NOTE • Windows XP does not support SDXC cards (exFAT format). However, with Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or 3), you can download an exFAT patch update to enable support for SDXC cards. Turning the Power On and Off There are two ways to turn on the camera. • Press the POWER button, then the startup image displays briefly and the startup sound plays if enabled. The zoom lens extends and the camera is turned on in Record mode. • Hold down the Playback button until the LED indicator lights.
Setting the Date & Time 1. Press the 4 or 6 keys to move through the selection. 2. Press the 8 or 2 keys to change the value for the date and time. 3. Press the OK button to apply. 4. If necessary, press the Menu button to close the menu. Now, you are ready to start taking images and videos. NOTE • Holding down the 8 or 2 keys changes the values continuously.
Using the LCD monitor The LCD monitor shows all important information regarding camera settings as well as the visual image of your image or video. The display on the LCD monitor is called the On Screen Display or OSD. LCD Monitor Layout . Sill Image Record Mode Screen Layout No. Item Description 1 Record mode Indicates the current mode. 2 Flash Indicates flash settings. 3 Self-timer/Burst Indicates Drive mode settings. 4 Zoom indicator Displays zoom.
No. Item Description 21 Exposure Displays exposure settings. 22 Face tracking Indicates face tracking is enabled. 23 White balance Displays white balance settings. 24 Metering Displays metering settings. 25 Sharpness Displays sharpness settings. 26 Quality Displays quality settings. 27 Photo size Displays photo size settings. . Video Image Record Mode Screen Layout Recording layout No. Item Description 1 Key indicator Displays the commands on 4-way navigation control button.
. Playback Mode Screen Layout The Playback mode display varies depending on the type of image being viewed. Playback mode display of still images: No. Item Description 1 Playback mode Indicates Playback mode. 2 Protect Indicates file is protected. 3 File no./Total no. Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the storage card. 4 Battery Indicates battery level. 5 Storage media Indicates used storage memory.
Playback mode of videos: No. Item Description 1 Playback mode Indicates Playback mode. 2 Protect Indicates file is protected. 3 Video clip Indicates the file is a video. 4 Button intro Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a video file. 5 File no./Total no. Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the storage card. 6 Battery Indicates battery level. 7 Storage media Indicates used storage memory.
Changing the LCD Monitor Display The type of information displayed on the LCD monitor can be changed using the 2 key. Press the 2 key repeatedly to change the LCD display from one type to another. In Record mode, the LCD display can be changed into any of the following. • Basic • Full • None • Guideline NOTE • The OSD information may vary depending on the record mode type.
Recording Images and Videos Taking Images Now that you are familiar with your camera, you are now ready to take your images. Taking images with your camera is very simple. 1. Turn on the camera by pressing the POWER button. 2. Frame the shot using the focus bracket on the LCD monitor. See illustration on the right. 3. Pressing the Shutter button down halfway automatically focuses and adjusts the exposure, and pressing the Shutter button down fully captures the images.
. Zoom dial 1. Rotate the dial clockwise [ (right) to zoom in. 2. Rotate the dial counterclockwise ] (left) to zoom out. To adjusts the digital zoom: 1. Activate digital zoom. See “Setting the Digital Zoom” on page 44. 2. Rotating the Zoom dial clockwise/counterclockwise optically zooms in/out to the maximum until it stops. 3. Release the Zoom dial. Optical zoom 1x to 5x Digital zoom 1x to 5x NOTE • Zoom operation is not activated in recording videos. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
Using Flash When taking pictures in difficult lighting conditions, use the Flash/Right button to get correct exposure. This function cannot be activated in recording videos or continuous shooting. To activate Flash: • Press the Flash/Right button on your camera repeatedly until your desired Flash mode is displayed on the LCD monitor. Your camera is equipped with five flash modes. AUTO. The flash fires automatically whenever extra lighting is needed. Flash/Right button Auto flash is enabled.
Setting the Focus Mode This function allows users to define the type focus when recording a still image. To set the Focus mode: • Press the Macro/Left button repeatedly until the desired Focus mode icon is displayed on the lower left corner of the LCD monitor. Macro/Left button Your camera supports the four focus modes. Normal. With normal focus, the focus range starts from 15 cm (5.9") (Wide Angle). When the camera is set to Normal mode, there is no icon displayed on the screen. Super Macro.
Using the Function Menu The Function Menu is used to adjust capture settings in Record mode. It contains My Mode, Aspect Ratio, Photo Size, EV Compensation, White Balance, ISO, Metering, Color Mode, Movie Size and Pre-record. Press the FUNC/Delete button of your camera to launch the Function Menu. Press the FUNC/Delete button again to close the menu. • The Menu bar displays the current status of your camera settings. Only the available functions for the settings are shown as icon on the menu bar.
Photo Size The Photo size function is used to set the resolution before you capture the image. Changing the Photo Size affects the number of images that can be stored in your memory card. The higher the resolution, the more memory space is required. The table below shows the Photo Size values for still images when selecting Aspect ratio 4:3.
The table below shows the Photo Size values for still images when selecting Aspect ratio 16:9. Icon Pixel Size Printing Size Suggestion 4320 x 2424 HDTV 3264 x 1832 HDTV 2592 x 1456 HDTV 2048 x 1152 HDTV 640 x 360 E-mail The table below shows the Photo Size values for still images when selecting Aspect ratio 1:1.
EV Compensation Images can be captured with the overall scene intentionally made brighter or darker. These settings are used when a suitable brightness (exposure) cannot otherwise be obtained in circumstances where the difference in brightness between the subject and the background (the contrast) is large, or when the subject that you wish to capture is very small within the scene. Available for still images only. • This function is used only in Program mode (page 38).
Icon Item Description Custom Used when light source cannot be specified. Press the Shutter button for the camera to automatically adjust the appropriate white balance setting according to the environment. ISO This sets the sensitivity for capturing images. When the sensitivity is raised (and the ISO figure is increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear. • This function is used only in Program mode (page 38).
Color Mode The Color mode function applies different colors or tones for a more artistic effect on the still images or videos. • This function is used only in Program mode (page 38). • As you move through the selection, the preview on the LCD monitor changes synchronously. Icon Item Description Off The camera records normally. Vivid The camera captures the image with more contrast and saturation emphasizing on the bold colors. Sepia Images are captured in sepia tones.
Recording Videos You can record videos with the camera, the available recording time depends on the capacity of the memory card. Videos can be recorded until the maximum memory capacity has been reached. However, the length of a single video may be limited. 1. Turn on the camera by pressing the POWER button. 2. Focus your camera on the subject that you want to take. 3. Press the Movie button to start recording. 4. To pause recording, press the 8 key. 5.
Movie Size Use this function to adjust the resolution and quality of video clips. The table below shows the available size and corresponding image quality settings. Icon Item Description HDTV The maximum length of a single video recording is up to 1280 x 720 29 minutes. It will automatically stop recording when the recording time is over 29 minutes or the file size is over 4GB. 640 x 480 High Quality The maximum length of a single video recording is 4GB.
Internet Mode The Internet mode allows you to record videos with predefined video settings for easy upload to the Internet website. Therefore when you record using the Internet Mode, the following standards are followed: • Recorded videos are set to Internet standard resolution of 640 x 480. • Recording automatically stops when the file reaches 1GB. • Available recording time for Internet Mode is up to 10 minutes.
Using the Record Menu If you are in Record mode, you can access the Record menu simply by pressing the Menu button on your camera. When the menu is displayed, use the 4-way navigation control and the OK button to move through menu selections and apply your desired settings. To close the menu anytime, press the Menu button again. Record Menu The Record menu allows you to change modes, and setup other capture settings. To go to Record Menu: Turn on the camera by pressing POWER button. 1.
Setting the Scene Mode The following two scene modes can be selected to shoot images. 1. From the Record Menu, press the 6 or OK button to select Scene Mode. 2. Use the navigation control to move through the selection. 3. Press the OK button to save and activate the selected Scene mode. The table below shows the available Scene mode settings. Icon Item Description Auto The simplest way to shoot basic images. Settings are adjusted automatically.
Setting the Drive Mode Your camera features a Self-timer and Burst which can be set in the Drive mode function in the Record menu. The Self-timer allows you to take images after a predefined delay. While burst lets you take consecutive shots. This function is only available in recording still images. The Drive mode setting is automatically set to off when you turn off the camera. To set the Drive Mode 1. From the Record menu, select Drive Mode. 2. Use the 8 or 2 keys to go through the selection. 3.
Setting the AEB AEB stands for Automatic Exposure Bracketing. It permits 3 consecutive images in the order of standard exposure, under exposure and overexposure compensation. • AEB function is used only in Program mode (page 38). To set AEB: 1. From the Record menu, select AEB. 2. Use the 2 or 8 keys to go through the selection. 3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes. Setting the AF Area AF stands for Automatic Focus. This feature determines the area on which the camera focuses.
Setting Sharpness This function allows you to enhance or soften finer details of your images. To set Sharpness: 1. From the Record menu, select Sharpness. 2. Use the 8 or 2 keys to go through the selection. 3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes. The table below shows the available Sharpness settings. Icon Item Description High Sharpens the image. Normal Normal sharpness. Low Softens the image. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
Setting Saturation The Saturation function lets you adjust the color saturation in your images. Use a higher saturation setting for rich colors and a lower saturation setting for more natural tones. To set Saturation: 1. From the Record menu, select Saturation. 2. Use the 8 or 2 keys to go through the selection. 3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes. The table below shows the available Saturation settings. Icon Item Description High Enhance the saturation. Normal Normal saturation.
Setting Contrast This function allows you to adjust the contrast of your images. To set Contrast: 1. From the Record menu, select Contrast. 2. Use the 8 or 2 keys to go through the selection. 3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes. Icon Item Description High Enhance the contrast. Normal Normal contrast. Low Reduce the contrast. Setting Quality The Quality sets the quality (compression) at which the image is captured.
Setting the Digital Zoom This feature controls the Digital zoom mode of your camera. Your camera enlarges an image using the optical zoom first. When the zoom scale exceeds 5x, the camera uses digital zoom. To set Digital Zoom: 1. From the Record menu, select Digital Zoom. 2. Use the 8 or 2 keys to go through the selection. 3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes. The table below shows the available Digital Zoom settings.
Setting the Date Stamp The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images. This function must be activated before the image is captured. Once date and time are stamped on an image, they can no longer be edited or deleted. Limitations of Date Stamp functions are as follows. • Available for still images only. • May slow down AEB/Burst mode when Date Stamp is enabled in AEB/Burst mode. • In vertical or rotated images, the date and time on your images still appear horizontally.
Playback You can playback the still image and video clips on the LCD monitor. Viewing in Single Navigation The Single navigation mode displays the images one by one on the LCD monitor. To view image/video clips, follow the steps below. 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. The LCD monitor displays an image. To understand the icons and other information on the screen, please see “LCD Monitor Layout” on page 19. Still Image Video 3. Use the 4 or 6 keys to view next/previous image/video. 4.
Scroll bar Scroll bar If a scroll bar appears, it indicates that the screen can be scrolled. Thumbnail view To set calendar mode: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Rotate the Zoom dial counterclockwise (left) twice to view thumbnails in calendar mode. 3. Use the navigation control to move through the items. 4. Press the OK button to select an image and view it normally.
Zooming Images The zoom view function works with still images only. • In normal view, rotate the Zoom dial clockwise (right) repeatedly until the desired zoom view. • The 4 arrows on the LCD monitor indicate that the image is zoomed in. • You can zoom to view an image of up to 12x. • Use the navigation control to view the zoomed image. • Press the Menu button to close zoom view. Playing Videos 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Use the navigation control to scroll through the saved images.
To capture a screenshot image from a video clip 1. During playback of video, press the 8 key to pause playback on your desired video frame to capture. 2. Press the Shutter button to capture a screenshot. 3. The camera stops playback. The LCD monitor displays the captured image in Single navigation mode. NOTE • This feature does not function when pressing shutter button and “Memory full” or “Folder cannot be created” message is displayed. The icon does not appear on the screen either.
Deleting an Image/Video There are two ways to delete an image/video. • Using the FUNC/Delete button. • Using Playback menu Delete settings. See “Delete” on page 51. Using the FUNC/Delete Button Use the FUNC/Delete button on your camera to delete an image/video clip. 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. View image/video clips in Single navigation mode. 3. Use the 4 or 6 keys to scroll the display. 4.
Playback Menu The Playback menu allows you to edit images and setup playback settings. To go to Playback Menu: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Press the Menu button to launch the Playback menu. 3. Use the 8 or 2 keys to move through the menu selections. 4. To select a menu, press 6 or the OK button. 5. Change the submenu settings using the 4-way navigation control. 6. Press the OK button to save and apply settings.
5. The next image is displayed on the LCD monitor. To delete another file, use the 4 or 6 keys to scroll through the image/video clips. Repeat steps 3 to 4. 6. To close the Delete function and go back Playback menu, select Cancel. To delete multiple files: 1. Select Multi in the Delete submenu, the images are displayed in thumbnail view on the LCD monitor. 2. Use the navigation control to move through the files. 3.
Slide Show The slide show function enables you to playback your still images automatically in order one image at a time. To view slide show: 1. From the Playback menu, select Slide Show. The slide show menu appears. 2. Set the slide show settings. 3. Select Start, then press the OK button to start the slide show. 4. During slideshow, press the OK button to pause slide show. 5. Use the 8 or 2 keys to move through the options. Select whether to Continue or Exit the slide show. 6.
Protect Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. A protected file has a lock icon when viewed on Playback mode. To protect files: 1. From the Playback menu, select Protect. 2. The Protect submenu is displayed on the LCD monitor. Select an available setting. • Single: Select one file to lock/unlock. • Multi: Select multiple files from the thumbnail view to lock/unlock. • Lock all: Lock all files. • Unlock all: Unlock all files. To protect/unprotect a single file: 1.
To protect/unprotect multiple files: 1. Select Multi in the Protect submenu, the images are displayed in thumbnail view on the LCD monitor. 2. Use the navigation control to move through the files. 3. When the desired file is highlighted, press the OK button to mark/unmark the file clip for protection. 4. Repeat step 3 until all desired files to protect are marked. 5. Press the Menu button. A confirmation selection appears. 6. Select Yes. 7.
Color Mode The Color mode function lets you edit still images to apply different colors or tones for a more artistic effect. Edited images in this function are saved as a new file. To activate Color Mode: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Press the 4 or 6 keys to scroll and select an image to edit. 3. Press the Menu button to launch the Playback menu. 4. Select Color Mode. The Color mode submenu appears. 5. Press the 4 or 6 keys to scroll and select an option.
Effect The Effect function is only applicable to still images with different artistic effect. Edited images in this function are saved as a new file. To activate Effect: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Press the 4 or 6 keys to scroll and select an image to edit. 3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu. 4. Select Effect. The Effect submenu appears. 5. Press the 4 or 6 keys to scroll and select an option.
Trim The Trim function allows you to trim an image to another image size. This function is only available for still images. To trim an image: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Use the 4 or 6 keys to scroll and select an image to trim. 3. Press the Menu button to launch the Playback menu. 4. Select Trim. The Trim screen layout is displayed on the LCD monitor. 5. Use the Zoom dial to change size as zoom in/out. No.
Resize Resizes a previously saved image and only resizing to a smaller size is available. To resize an image: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Use the 4 or 6 keys to scroll and select an image to resize. 3. Press the Menu button to launch the Playback menu. 4. Select Resize. The Resize submenu is displayed on the LCD monitor. 5. Select size among: 8M, 5M, 3M, and VGA. Available size settings may vary depending on original image size.
Startup Image You can specify the startup image from the captured images for camera. 1. Press the Menu button to launch the Playback menu. 2. Select Startup Image. The menu selection appears. 3. Select an available setting. • System: Use camera default image. • My Photo: Use the 4 or 6 keys to scroll and select desired image. • Off: Disable the startup image. 4. Press the OK button to apply changes. NOTE • The startup image will still be displayed at startup even if the selected image was deleted.
To set DPOF on a single image/all images: 1. Select Single or All on the DPOF submenu. 2. For single image, use the 4 or 6 keys to scroll and select an image to mark for printing. 3. Specify the number of copies. Use the 2 or 8 keys to increase/decrease number. 4. Press the FUNC/Delete button to toggle between turning on/off the date stamp. 5. Press the OK button to save DPOF settings. To reset DPOF: 1. Select Reset on the DPOF submenu. A confirmation message appears. 2. Select Yes. 3.
Using the Setup Menu You can access the Setup menu whether you are in Record or Playback mode. The Setup menu allows you to configure general camera settings. To go to Setup menu: 1. Press the Menu button to launch the Record/Playback menu. 2. Use the 4 or 6 keys to switch the menu tab to Setup menu. 3. Use the 2 or 8 keys to move through the menu selections. 4. To select an item, press the OK button or 6 key. 5. Change the submenu settings using the 4-way navigation control. 6.
Setting Power Save The Power Save function allows you to set an idle time after which the camera automatically sets to sleep mode to save power. After a minute of being in sleep mode, the camera eventually turns off power. This function is not available in the following instances: • Recording a video file • Playing a slide show/video file • Using the USB connector Setting LCD Save Enable the LCD Save function to automatically decrease the LCD brightness to conserve battery power.
Setting File Numbering This function allows you to select a method to assign file numbers to images. Available settings are: • Series: Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the folder is changed. • Reset: The file numbering will start from 0001 each time a folder is changed or the memory is formatted. To understand folder and file structure of your camera, see “About Folder and File Names” on page 79.
Reset All Use this function to reset the camera to its factory settings. However, the following settings are exceptions and not affected by Reset. • Date & Time • Language • TV Out • Custom White Balance data Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
Making Connections You can connect your camera to: TV or computer. Connecting the Camera to a TV You can play back your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any video devices, make sure to select NTSC/PAL to match the broadcast standard of the video equipment you are going to connect to the camera. • As an AV cable, use the separately sold EMC-7A. To connect your camera to a TV: 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the TV out to match the TV’s video out format. See “Setting TV Out” on page 64. 3.
Connecting the Camera to a Computer You can transfer images and videos to your computer. Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files that are in the camera’s built-in memory or on its memory card. Doing so can cause problems with the camera’s image management data, which will make it impossible to play back images on the camera and can drastically alter remaining memory capacity.
. Saving the Files to Your Computer • Windows 1. Windows 7, Windows Vista users: Click “Start” and then “Computer”. Windows XP users: Click “Start” and then “My Computer”. 2. Double-click “Removable Disk”. • Your computer recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or built-in memory if there is no card) as a removable disk. 3. Right-click the “DCIM” folder. 4. On the shortcut menu that appears, click “Copy”. 5. Windows 7, Windows Vista users: Click “Start” and then “Documents”.
• Macintosh 1. Double-click the camera’s drive icon. 2. Drag the “DCIM” folder to the folder to which you want to copy it. 3. After the copy operation is complete, drag the drive icon to Trash. 4. On the camera, press the POWER button to turn off the camera. Then, disconnect the camera from the computer. . To view images you copied to your computer • Windows 1. Double-click the copied “DCIM” folder to open it. 2. Double-click the folder that contains the images you want to view. 3.
Appendix Precautions during Use . Avoid Use While In Motion • Never use the camera to record or play back images while operating an automobile or other vehicle, or while walking. Looking at the monitor while in motion creates the risk of serious accident. . Flash • Never use the flash unit in areas where flammable or explosive gas may be present. Such conditions create the risk of fire and explosion. • Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a motor vehicle.
. Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, and other abnormalities • Continued use of the camera while it is emitting smoke or strange odor, or while it is overheating creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present. 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Remove the battery from the camera, taking care to protect yourself against burn injury. 3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. .
. Locations To Be Avoided • Never leave the camera in any of the following types 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 to direct sunlight, in a closed vehicle parked in the sun, or other areas subject to very high temperatures • Never place the camera on an unstable surface, on a high shelf, etc.
• Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other abnormal condition while using, charging, or storing a battery, immediately remove it from the camera and keep it away from open flame. • Do not use or leave the battery under direct sunlight, in an automobile parked in the sun, or in any other area subject to high temperatures. Doing so can damage the battery, and cause deterioration of its performance and loss of service life.
. 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.
. Caring for your camera • Never touch the lens or flash window with your fingers. Finger smudges, dirt, and other foreign matter on the lens or flash window can interfere with proper operation of the camera. Use a blower or other means to keep the lens and flash window free of dirt and dust, and wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. • To clean the camera, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. . Old Rechargeable Battery Handling Precautions • Insulate the positive and negative terminals with tape, etc.
. Other Precautions The camera becomes slightly warm during use. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction. . Copyrights Except for your own personal enjoyment, unauthorized use of use of snapshots or movies of images whose rights belong to others, without the permission of the right holder, is forbidden by copyright laws. In some cases, shooting of public performances, shows, exhibitions, etc. may be restricted entirely, even if it is for your own personal enjoyment.
Charging Precautions . If the camera’s LED indicator starts flashing green at high speed... • Ambient temperature or the temperature of the battery may be either too high or too low. Disconnect the USB cable and wait until temperature is within the allowable charging range before trying again. • Battery contacts may be dirty. Wipe them with a dry cloth. • Try connecting to a different computer USB port.
Using the Camera in another Country . Precautions during Use • The bundled USB-AC adaptor is designed for operation 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 geographic area. Before taking the camera and USB-AC adaptor along on a trip, check with travel agent about the power supply requirements in your destination(s).
. Discarding or Transferring Ownership of a Memory Card or the Camera The format and delete functions of the camera do not actually delete files from the memory card. The original data remains on the card. Note that responsibility for the data on a memory card lies with you. The following procedures are recommended whenever you discard a memory card or the camera, or if you transfer ownership to another party.
. Memory Folder Structure 101CASIO CIMG0001.JPG CIMG0002.AVI DCIM Folder Recording Folder Image File Movie File 102CASIO 103CASIO Recording Folder Recording Folder DCIM MISC AUTPRINT.MRK DPOF File Folder DPOF File • Recording a video while (Web) is selected for the Movie size setting causes a folder named “100UTUBE” to be created for storage of movie files. This helps to simplify uploading to YouTube. .
Troubleshooting Problem Cause and/or Action Camera does not turn on. The battery may be exhausted. Charge or replace the battery. Camera turns off automatically. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera. LCD turns dark. Press any button except the POWER button to turn on the LCD. Empty battery icon is displayed on the LCD, then the camera turns off. Battery is exhausted, please replace or recharge. LCD monitor displays “No image”. There is no image file in the memory card.
Problem Cause and/or Action The lens is stuck. Do not force the lens to go back. The type of the battery used may be incorrect or the battery power level is too low. Change the battery or charge the battery before using the camera. LCD monitor Displays “Auto Shutdown”. 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 trying to use it again. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
Number of Snapshots/Movie Recording Time Snapshot (Aspect ratio 4:3) SD Memory Card*2 Recording Capacity Image Quality 14M (4320x3240) Superfine 5.19MB 7 2669 Fine 3.35MB 11 4225 Normal 2.11MB 17 6310 8M (3264x2448) Superfine 3.12MB 12 4627 Fine 1.82MB 20 7252 Normal 1.26MB 30 10798 5M (2592x1944) Superfine 2.13MB 20 7252 Fine 1.2MB 31 11300 Normal 816KB 46 16755 3M (2048x1536) Superfine 1.
Movies Image Quality (pixels) Maximum File Size Approximate Data Rate (Frame Rate) Built-in Memory*1 Recording Capacity SD Memory Card*2 Recording Capacity File Size of 1-minute Movie 16:9 (1280x720) Maximum Movie Size: 4 GB (or 29 minutes) 8Mbps (30 Frame) 24 seconds*3 29 minutes 107MB 8Mbps (30 Frame) 36 seconds 53 minutes 5 seconds 72.5MB 4Mbps (30 Frame) 1 minute 9 seconds 1 hour 43 minutes 1 second 37MB 8Mbps (30 Frame) 36 seconds 10 minutes 71.
Specifications File Format Snapshots: JPEG (Exif Version 2.3); DPOF compliant Movies: Motion JPEG AVI, PCM audio (monaural) Recording Media Built-in Memory (Image Storage Area: 43.
Aperture Value F2.8 (W) to F7.9 (W) (When used with ND filter) White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Custom Sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity) Snapshots: Auto, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600 Movies: Auto Flash Modes Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync, Forced Off Flash Range Wide Angle: 0.5 m to 1.5 m (1.6' to 4.9') (ISO Sensitivity: Auto) Telephoto: 0.6 m to 1 m (2.0' to 3.
Approximate Battery Life All of the values provided below represent the approximate amount of time under normal temperature (23°C (73°F)) before the camera turns off. These values are not guaranteed. Low temperatures shorten battery life.
. Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-80) Rated Voltage 3.7 V Rated Capacitance 700 mAh Operating Temperature Requirements 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Dimensions 31.4 (W) x 39.5 (H) x 5.9 (D) mm (1.24" (W) x 1.56" (H) x 0.23" (D)) Weight Approximately 15g (0.53 oz) . USB-AC adaptor (AD-C53U) Input Power 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 100 mA Output Power 5.0 V DC, 650 mA Operating Temperature 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F) Requirements Dimensions 53 (W) x 21 (H) x 45 (D) mm (2.1" (W) x 0.83" (H) x1.
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