E Digital Camera EX-S2/EX-M2 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, and keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference. All the illustrations in this manual show the EX-M2. See the text that accompanies the illustrations for information about how the EX-S2 and EX-M2 differ from each other.
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Unpacking Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Camera Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20) USB Cradle Special AC Adaptor EX-M2 AC power cord * Strap CD-ROM Special USB Cable Dummy Card * Loaded in the camera when you purchase it. Connector Cover * Attached to the camera when you purchase it.
INTRODUCTION 17 Contents GETTING READY General Guide ............................................................ 17 2 Camera USB Cradle INTRODUCTION 17 18 Unpacking .................................................................... 2 Using the Controller ................................................... 19 Features ....................................................................... 8 Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 20 Precautions ....................
INTRODUCTION Using Zoom ................................................................ 36 54 PLAYBACK Using the Flash .......................................................... 37 Flash Precautions Basic Playback Operation .......................................... 54 38 Playing an Audio Snapshot (EX-M2 Only) Using the Self-timer ................................................... 39 Specifying Image Size and Quality ............................
INTRODUCTION DPOF .......................................................................... 66 To insert the date during printing To configure print settings for a single image To configure print settings for all images 76 67 67 68 Using a Memory Card ................................................ 77 To insert a memory card into the camera To remove a memory card from the camera Formatting a Memory Card Memory Card Precautions PRINT Image Matching II .............................................
INTRODUCTION Transferring Files to a Computer ............................... 89 Transferring Files Over a USB Connection Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer Memory Data Memory Directory Structure Image Files Supported by the Camera Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions 106 89 APPENDIX Menu Reference ....................................................... 106 92 93 94 95 95 Indicator Lamp Reference .......................................
INTRODUCTION • The USB driver (mass storage) uses Phoenix Technologies Ltd. software. Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997 Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved. • MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia. • Other company, product and service names used herein may also be trademarks or service marks of others. • Photo Loader and Photohands are the property of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
INTRODUCTION • Best Shot Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of image you are trying to record and the camera performs troublesome setups automatically for beautiful pictures every time. Features • 2.0 million Effective Pixels A high-resolution megapixel CCD provides 2.0 million effective pixels (2.11 million total pixels) for images that print beautifully.
INTRODUCTION * EX-M2 Only Precautions • Snapshot + Audio Mode Adds audio to a snapshot. General Precautions Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the EX-S2/EX-M2. • Movie + Audio Mode • Voice Recording Quick and easy recording of voice input. All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the camera” refer to the CASIO EX-S2/EX-M2 Digital Camera. • After Recording Adds audio to images after they are recorded.
INTRODUCTION • At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug. Dust build up around the prongs can create the danger of fire. • If the camera’s case should ever become cracked due to dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment, immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power outlet, and contact your nearest CASIO authorized service center.
INTRODUCTION Data Error Precautions Operating conditions • Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in camera memory. • This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0°C to 40°C. • Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.
INTRODUCTION Condensation LED Backlight • When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or on interior components. Condensation can cause malfunction of the camera, so you should avoid exposing it to conditions that might cause condensation.
INTRODUCTION Other • The camera may become slightly warm during use. This does not indicate malfunction.
QUICK START GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE Getting Ready 1. Load the battery (page 23). 2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery (page 24). • It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge.
QUICK START GUIDE Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings To record an image (See page 32 for details.) (See page 34 for details.) 4 1 1 3 2 2, 3, 4, 5 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Rock the controller up or down to select the 2. Align the mode selector with “REC”. language you want (page 33). 3. Point the camera at the subject, and use the 3.
QUICK START GUIDE To view a recorded image To delete an image (See page 54 for details.) (See page 62 for details.) 1 1 3 3, 4, 5, 6 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Align the mode selector with “PLAY”. 2. Align the mode selector with “PLAY”. 3. Rock the controller left (back) or right (for- 3. Rock the controller down to select ward) to scroll through images on the monitor screen. 4.
GETTING READY GETTING READY This section contains about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera. General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.
GETTING READY ■ Bottom USB Cradle F G Simply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB cradle lets you perform the following tasks. • Battery charging (page 24) • Automatic transfer of images to a computer (page 89) F Connector cover G Memory card slot ■ Front If you are not using a memory card, be sure to insert the dummy card into this slot to protect against dust and damage.
GETTING READY NOTE Using the Controller • See “Using the Camera as an Audio Player” on page 98 for information about the LCD remote controller that comes with the EX-M2. The controller is used to select on-screen items and to execute functions. The following are the terms used in this manual to describe controller operations. Term Meaning Rock Use your thumb to push the controller up, down, left, or right. Click Use your thumb to press straight down on the controller until it clicks.
GETTING READY Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.
GETTING READY ■ PLAY Mode IMPORTANT! • Some information may not display properly if you display an image that was recorded using a different digital camera model.
GETTING READY Indicator Lamps Attaching the Strap You can find out the operational status of the camera and the USB cradle at a glance by checking the color of the indicator lamps, and whether a lamp is lit or flashing. For details, see “Indicator Lamp Reference” on page 107. Attach the strap to the strap bar as shown in the illustration.
GETTING READY 3. Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide Power Requirements it in the direction indicated by the arrow while pressing down on it. Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20). To load the battery 1. Pressing the battery cover on the side of the camera, slide it in the direction indicated by the 왖 mark and then swing it open. IMPORTANT! • Use only the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera.
GETTING READY 4. Turn off the camera To charge the battery and remove its connector cover. 1. Connect the AC power cord to the AC adaptor. 2. Plug the other end of the AC power cord into a household power outlet. Connector cover 3. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 5.3V connector of the USB cradle. 5. Set the camera onto the USB cradle. USB Cradle • The CHARGE lamp on the USB cradle should turn red, indicating that charging has started. When charging is complete, the CHARGE lamp will turn green.
GETTING READY • The CHARGE lamp flashing red indicates that an error occurred while charging. An error can be caused by any of the following: a problem with the cradle, a problem with the camera, or a problem with the battery or how it is loaded. Remove the camera from the cradle and see if it works normally. • The USB cradle can be used for charging or USB data communication only. IMPORTANT! • It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge.
GETTING READY ■ If the camera works normally ■ Battery Life Guidelines The battery life guideline values given below indicate the amount of time at standard temperature (25°C) until power automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not guarantee that the battery will provide the amount of service indicated. Low temperatures and continued use reduce battery life. 1. Continue using the camera until the current charge is used up, and then charge the battery.
GETTING READY ■ Tip to Make the Battery Last Longer • Recording one image per minute under the above conditions reduces battery life to about one sixth of that noted above. • Voice recording times are based on continuous recording, while audio playback times are based on continuous output (through headphones). • The above values are based a new battery starting from a full charge. Repeated charging shortens battery life.
GETTING READY • Do not overload extension cords or wall outlets. Doing so creates the danger of fire and electric shock. • Should the cord of the AC adaptor become damaged (exposed internal wiring), request a replacement from a CASIO authorized service center. A damaged AC adaptor cord creates the danger of fire or electric shock.
GETTING READY Turning the Camera On and Off Auto Power Off (APO) Press the power button to turn the camera on and off. Pressing the power button to turn on the camera causes the operation/flash charge lamp to turn green. Press the power button again to turn off the camera. Auto Power Off (APO) automatically turns off the camera when you do not perform any operation for certain amount of time. The amount of time that needs to pass before APO is triggered depends on the mode the camera is in.
GETTING READY ● Menu Screen Operations Using the On-screen Menus When you want to do this: Pressing MENU displays menus on the monitor screen that you can use to perform various operations. The menu that appears depends on whether you are in the REC mode or the PLAY mode. The following shows an example menu procedure in the REC mode. 1. Turn on the camera, and then align the mode selector with “REC” to enter the REC mode.
GETTING READY 3. Rock the controller left or right to select the tab 6. Next, do either of the following. you want, and then rock it down to move the selection cursor from the tab to the settings. If you want to do this: • If you ever need to move the selection cursor back from the settings to the tabs, rock the controller up until the cursor reaches the top of the menu. 4. Rock the controller up or down to select the setting you want to change, and then rock the controller to the right.
GETTING READY IMPORTANT! Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings • The camera’s clock settings are cleared whenever power is totally cut off. This can happen if the battery goes dead while the camera is not being supplied power by the USB cradle. The clock setting screen will appear automatically the next time you turn on power after the settings are cleared. Set the date and time before using the camera.
GETTING READY 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 4. Set the date and the time. 2. Rock the controller up or down to select the language you want. : Japanese To do this: English : English Français : French Deutsch : German Español : Spanish Do this: Change the setting at the current cursor location Rock the controller up or down. Move the cursor between settings Rock the controller left or right. Italiano : Italian 5. Click to register the clock settings and exit the 3.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 3. Compose the image This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image. on the monitor screen. • The focusing range of the camera is approximately 1 meter to infinity (∞). Recording an Image Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed in accordance with the brightness of the subject. Images you record are stored in the camera’s flash memory.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • Depending on the distance or angle between the subject and the camera, the image you see in the viewfinder may not be exactly the image that is recorded. Recording Precautions • Never open the battery cover or place the camera onto the USB cradle while the operation/flash charge lamp is flashing green. Doing so not only causes the current image to be lost, it can also corrupt images already stored in camera memory and even lead to malfunction of the camera.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 5. Rock the controller up or down in the REC Using Zoom mode to change the digital zoom factor. You can use the digital zoom feature of your camera to zoom in on the center of an image. Performing a zoom operation toggles the zoom factor between 1X and 4X. Rock up to zoom in. Rock down to zoom out. 1. In the REC mode, press MENU. 2. Rock the controller left or right to select the “REC” tab. 3.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To do this: Using the Flash Have the flash fire automatically when required (Auto Flash) Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use. Select this setting: Auto Turn off the flash (Flash Off) 1. In the REC mode, press MENU. Always fire the flash (Flash On) 2. Rock the controller left or right to select the Fire a pre-flash followed by image recording with flash, reducing the chance of red-eye in the image (Redeye reduction).
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTE Flash Precautions • You can use the key customization feature (page 52) to configure the camera so the flash mode changes whenever you rock the controller left or right while in the REC mode. • Take care that your fingers do not block the flash when you hold the camera. Covering the flash with your finger can greatly reduce its effectiveness.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • When the red-eye reduction mode ( ) is being used, flash intensity is adjusted automatically in accordance with the exposure. The flash may not fire at all when the subject is brightly lit. • White balance is fixed while the flash is being used, so sunlight, fluorescent lighting, or other sources of illumination in the immediate area may affect the coloring of the recorded image.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 5. Record the image. Self-timer lamp Specifying Image Size and Quality • The self-timer lamp flashes and the shutter releases about 10 seconds after you press the shutter release button. You can specify the image size and image quality to suit the type of image you are recording. To specify the image size • You can interrupt an ongoing self-timer countdown by pressing the shutter release button while the self-timer lamp is flashing. 1. In the REC mode, press MENU. 2.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTE To specify the image quality • Use the “Fine” setting when image quality is your top priority and file size is secondary. Conversely, use the “Economy” setting when file size is your top priority and image quality is secondary. 1. In the REC mode, press MENU. 2. Rock the controller left or right to select the “REC” tab. IMPORTANT! 3. Rock the controller up or down to select • Actual file size depends on the type of image you record.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Rock the controller up or down to change the This chapter describes the other powerful features and functions that are available for recording. exposure compensation value, and then click. • Clicking the controller registers the displayed value. Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) Up : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subjects and backlight subjects.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Record the image. Adjusting the White Balance The wavelengths of the light produced by various light sources (sunlight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types, to make the colors of an image appear more natural.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Rock the controller up or down to select the Adjusting White Balance Manually setting you want, and then click. When shooting under these conditions: Normal conditions Under some light sources, automatic white balance under the “Auto” setting can take a long time to complete. Also, the auto white balance range (color temperature range) is limited. Manual white balance helps to ensure that colors are recorded correctly for a particular light source.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Point the camera at a white piece of paper or Using the Best Shot Mode similar object under the lighting conditions for which you want to set the white balance, and then press the shutter release button. Selecting one of the six Best Shot scenes automatically sets up the camera for recording a similar type of image. • This adjusts the white balance. 1. In the REC mode, press MENU. 3. Click the controller. 2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Click the controller. Using the Movie Mode • This displays a sample scene. You can record movies up to 30 seconds long. The EX-M2 even lets you record audio along with your movies. 5. Rock the controller left or right to select the sample scene you want, and then click. • File Format: AVI AVI format conforms to the Motion JPEG format promoted by the Open DML Group. 6. Record the image.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Rock the controller Remaining capacity IMPORTANT! up or down to select (Movie), and then click. • The flash does not fire in the Movie Mode. • The EX-M2 also records audio. Note the following points when recording a movie with the EX-M2. — Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers. — Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far from the subject.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press MENU. Recording Audio (EX-M2 Only) 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and Adding Audio to a Snapshot then rock the controller to the right. You can add audio to a snapshot after you record it. 3. Rock the controller up or down to select • Image Format: JPEG JPEG is an image format that provides efficient data compression. The file extension of a JPEG file is “.JPG”. (Snapshot Audio), and then click. • This enters the Snapshot Audio Mode.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 5. Press the shutter release button to start audio Recording Your Voice recording. The Voice Recording Mode provides quick and easy recording of your voice. • The operation/flash charge lamp flashes green as recording is performed. • Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format This is the Windows standard format for audio recording. The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is “.WAV”.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Press the shutter release button to start voice ■ Audio Recording Precautions recording. • Keep the microphone on the front of the camera pointed at the subject. • Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers. • The remaining recording time value counts down on the monitor screen and the operation/flash charge lamp flashes green as recording is performed. • Clicking the controller during voice recording turns off the monitor screen.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! REC Mode Camera Settings • The monitor screen turns back on automatically in the following cases, even if “LCD-OFF” is selected with the above procedure. — When you press MENU (Monitor screen remains on for about one minute.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Rock the controller up or down to select the 3. Rock the controller up or down to select the setting you want, and then click. To do this: setting you want, and then click.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Power On Default Settings 1. In the REC mode, press MENU. The camera’s “mode memory” feature lets you specify the power on default settings individually for the recording mode, flash mode, digital zoom mode, and white balance mode. Turning on mode memory for a mode tells the camera to remember the status of that mode when you turn off the camera, and restore it the next time you turn the camera back on.
PLAYBACK PLAYBACK 3. Rock the controller right (forward) or left You can use the camera’s built in monitor screen to play back files. (back) to scroll through files on the monitor screen. Basic Playback Operation Use the following procedure to scroll through files stored in the camera’s memory. 1. Press the power NOTES button to turn on the camera. • This causes an image or a message to appear on the monitor screen. • Holding the controller to the left or right scrolls at high speed.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Playing an Audio Snapshot (EX-M2 Only) • Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused. • When you have the LCD remote controller connected to the camera, audio is output through the stereo headphones (page 97) instead of the camera’s speaker. Output through the headphones is monaural. • The volume of audio recorded with the camera cannot be adjusted using the LCD remote controller. Use the camera’s controller to adjust volume level in this case.
PLAYBACK 5. After clicking the Zooming the Displayed Image controller, you can then rock it up, down, left, or right to scroll to different parts of the zoomed image. Perform the following procedure to zoom the image currently on the monitor screen up to four times its normal size. 1. In the PLAY mode, rock the controller left or right until the image you want is displayed. • After clicking again, you can rock the controller up or down to zoom in and out on the image again. 2. Press MENU. 6.
PLAYBACK 4. Rock the controller up or down to select the Resizing an Image setting you want, and then click. You can use the following procedure to change a snapshot image to either VGA size (640 x 480 pixels) or QVGA size (320 x 240 pixels). • VGA size and QVGA size are the optimum image sizes for attachment to e-mail messages or incorporation into Web pages.
PLAYBACK • You can perform the following operations while a movie is playing. Playing a Movie Use the following procedure to play back a movie recorded in the movie mode. 1. In the PLAY mode, To do this: Movie icon rock the controller left or right until the movie you want to play is displayed. Do this: Fast forward or fast reverse the movie Hold the controller left or right. Pause and unpause movie playback Click the controller.
PLAYBACK 1. In the PLAY mode, rock the controller left or Adding Audio to a Snapshot (EX-M2 Only) right to scroll through snapshots until the one to which you want to add audio is displayed. The “after-recording” feature lets you add audio to snapshots after they are recorded. You can also re-record an audio image (one with a icon on it). 2. Press MENU. • Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format This is the Windows standard format for audio recording. The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is “.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! To re-record audio • Keep the microphone on the front of the camera pointed at the subject. • Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers. 1. In the PLAY mode, rock the controller left or right to scroll through snapshots until the one whose audio you want to re-record is displayed. Microphone 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Dubbing”, and then rock the controller to the right.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Playing Back a Voice Recording File (EX-M2 Only) • Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused. • When you have the LCD remote controller connected to the camera, audio is output through the stereo headphones (page 97) instead of the camera’s speaker. Output through the headphones is monaural. • The volume of audio recorded with the camera cannot be adjusted using the LCD remote controller.
DELETING FILES DELETING FILES You can delete a single file, or you can delete all files currently in memory. Deleting a Single File Perform the following steps when you want to delete a single file. IMPORTANT! 1. In the PLAY mode, • Note that file deletion cannot be undone. Once you delete a file, it is gone. Make sure you really do not need a file anymore before you delete it. Especially when deleting all files, make sure you check all the files you have stored before proceeding.
DELETING FILES IMPORTANT! Deleting All Files • If a file cannot be deleted for some reason, the message “The function is not supported for this file.” appears when you try to delete it. The following procedure deletes all unprotected files currently in memory. 1. In the PLAY mode, rock the controller down . 2. Rock the controller up or down to select “All File Delete”, and then click. 3. Rock the controller up or down to select “Yes”.
