FILE MANAGEMENT FILE MANAGEMENT The file management capabilities of the camera make it easy to keep track of images. You can protect files against deletion, and even use its DPOF feature to specify images for printing. Each folder can hold files numbered up to 9,999. Trying to store the 10,000th file in a folder causes the next serially numbered folder to be created. Folder names are generated as shown below. Example: Name of the 26th file Folders CIMG0026.
FILE MANAGEMENT 4. Rock the controller Protecting Files up or down to select “On”, and then click. Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted (page 62). You can protect files individually or you can protect all files in memory with a single operation. • A file that is protected is indicated by the mark. To protect a single file • To unprotect a file, select “Off” in step 4, and then click. 1. In the PLAY mode, press MENU. 5. Press MENU to exit the menu screen. 2.
FILE MANAGEMENT To protect all files in memory DPOF The letters “DPOF” stand for “Digital Print Order Format”, which is a format for recording on a memory card or other medium which digital camera images should be printed and how many copies of the image should be printed. Then you can print on a DPOF-compatible printer or at a professional print service in accordance with the file name and number of copies settings recorded on the card.
FILE MANAGEMENT To insert the date during printing To configure print settings for a single image NOTE • To insert the date during printing, you need to use the following procedure to turn on the date insertion feature before configuring other print settings. 1. In the PLAY mode, rock the controller up (DPOF). 1. In the PLAY mode, rock the controller up (DPOF). 2. Rock the controller up or down to select 2. Rock the controller “Date”, and then rock the controller to the right.
FILE MANAGEMENT 4. Rock the controller up or down to specify the To configure print settings for all images number of copies. • You can specify up to 99 for the number of copies. Specify 00 if you do not want to have the image printed. 1. In the PLAY mode, rock the controller up • Repeat steps 3 through 4 to configure settings for other images, if you want. 2. Rock the controller up or down to select “All (DPOF). images”, and then rock the controller to the right. 5.
FILE MANAGEMENT PRINT Image Matching II Exif Print Images include PRINT Image Matching II data (mode setting and other camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching II reads this data and adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images come out just the way you intended when you recorded them. Exif Print is an internationally supported, open standard file format that makes it possible to capture and display vibrant digital images with accurate colors. With Exif 2.
FILE MANAGEMENT 4. Rock the controller left or right to select the file Using the FAVORITE Folder you want to copy to the FAVORITE folder. You can copy snapshots from a file storage folder (page 94) to the FAVORITE folder in built-in memory (page 94). This makes it easy to keep track of important files. 5. Rock the controller up or down to select “Save”, and then click. • This copies the displayed file to the FAVORITE folder. To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder NOTES 1.
FILE MANAGEMENT To display a file in the FAVORITE folder To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 1. In the PLAY mode, press MENU. 1. In the PLAY mode, press MENU. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and then rock the controller to the right. then rock the controller to the right. 3. Rock the controller up or down to select 3. Rock the controller up or down to select “Show”, and then click. “Delete”, and then click.
OTHER SETTINGS OTHER SETTINGS Turning the Key Tone On and Off Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen Use the following procedure to turn the tone that sounds when you press a key on and off. You can specify an image you recorded with the camera as the startup screen image, which causes it to appear on the monitor screen for about two seconds whenever you turn on the camera. 1. In the REC mode or PLAY mode, press MENU. 1. Enter the REC mode or the PLAY mode. 2.
OTHER SETTINGS IMPORTANT! Changing the Date and Time Setting • You can select any one of the following types of image as the startup image. — The camera’s built-in startup image — A snapshot you recorded with the camera — A movie you recorded with the camera two seconds or less in length and 200KB or less in size • The snapshot image or movie that you select as the startup image is stored in a special memory location called “startup image memory.” Only one image can be stored in startup image memory.
OTHER SETTINGS Changing the Date Format Changing the Display Language You can select from among three different formats for display of the date. You can use the following procedure to select one of six languages as the display language. 1. In the REC mode or PLAY mode, press MENU. 1. In the REC mode or PLAY mode, press MENU. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Date Style”, 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Language”, and then rock the controller to the right.
OTHER SETTINGS Formatting Built-in Memory Formatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it. IMPORTANT! • Note that data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered. Check to make sure you do not need any of the data in memory before you format it. • Formatting memory deletes all files in memory, even files that are protected (page 65). 1. Check to make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera. • If there is a memory card loaded in the camera, remove it (page 77). 2.
USING A MEMORY CARD USING A MEMORY CARD You can expand the storage capabilities of your camera by using a commercially available memory card (SD memory card or MultiMedia Card). You can also copy files from builtin flash memory to a memory card and from a memory card to flash memory. IMPORTANT! • Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory card. • Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it. Never try to force a memory card into the slot when you feel resistance.
USING A MEMORY CARD IMPORTANT! Using a Memory Card • Never insert any other object besides a memory card into the camera’s card slot. Doing so creates the risk of damage to the camera and card. • If you are not using a memory card, be sure to insert the dummy card into this slot to protect against dust and damage. • The dummy card is intended for use with this camera only. Never insert it into the card slot of any other type of device.
USING A MEMORY CARD Formatting a Memory Card 1. Load the memory card into the camera. Formatting a memory card deletes any data already stored on it. 2. Turn on the camera. Next, enter the REC mode or PLAY mode and press MENU. IMPORTANT! 3. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Format”, and • Be sure to use the camera to format a memory card. Formatting a memory card on a computer and then using it in the camera can slow down data processing by the camera.
USING A MEMORY CARD Memory Card Precautions Copying Files • Use only an SD memory card or a MultiMediaCard with this camera. Proper operation is not guaranteed when any other type of card is used. • Electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other phenomena can cause data to become corrupted or even lost. Always make sure that you always back up important data on other media (MO disc, computer hard disk, etc.
USING A MEMORY CARD 4. Rock the controller up or down to select “Builtin To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory Card”, and then click. • This starts the copy operation and displays the message “Busy... Please wait...” 1. Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure un- • After the copy operation is complete, the monitor screen shows the last file in the folder. der “To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card.” 2.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER The USB cradle that comes with your camera makes it easy to connect to a computer that is equipped with a USB port. You can also transfer files using the memory card, if your computer is equipped to read memory cards. Installing the Software from the CD-ROM Before you can exchange files with your computer, you first need to install the software contained on the CD-ROM that comes with the camera.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Internet Explorer (for Macintosh) This is a browser application for reading HTML files. Images loaded by Photo Loader are stored in folders called “Libraries.” Internet Explorer displays the contents of a library on your computer screen. Computer System Requirements Computer system requirements depend on each of the applications, as described below.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER NOTE Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows • The menu application may not start up automatically on some computers. If this happens, navigate to the CD-ROM and double-click “menu.exe” to launch the menu application. Use the procedures in this section to install the software from the bundled CD-ROM to your computer. NOTE Selecting a Language • You do not need to install software if you already have it installed on your computer. First select a language.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File Installing an Application You should always read the “Read me” file for any application before installing it. The “Read me” file contains information you need to know when installing the application. 1. On the menu screen, click “Software.” 2. Click the name of the application you want to install. 1. On the menu screen, click “Software.” 3. Click the “Install” button. 2. Click the name of the application you want to install.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh 1. On the menu screen, click “Manual.” The CD-ROM contains applications and user documentation in various languages in folders named for each language: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, and Chinese. Check the CD-ROM folders to find out if applications and user documentation are available in a particular language.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ To install Internet Explorer and Outlook Express IMPORTANT! • If you are upgrading to the new version of Photo Loader from a previous version and you want to use library management data and HTML files created using the old version of Photo Loader, be sure to read the “Important” file in the “Photo Loader” folder. Follow the instructions in the file to use your existing library management files.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 9. After the system starts up, use the USB cable ■ Installing the USB Driver to connect the camera to your Macintosh. 1. Turn off the camera and quit all applications on 10. Turn on the camera. your Macintosh. 11. From now on, the 2. Insert the bundled CD-ROM provided into the camera will be recognized as a drive whenever you connect the camera to your Macintosh. CD-ROM drive. 3. Open the hard disk that is specified as the startup disk. 4.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) ■ To view the camera user’s guide To perform the following procedures, you must have Acrobat Reader installed on your Macintosh (page 86). 1. On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder. 2. Open the “Digital Camera” folder, and then 1. On the bundled CD-ROM, open the folder open the folder for the language whose user’s guide you want to view. named “Acrobat Reader.” 2. Open the folder for the language whose ver- 3.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Transferring Files Over a USB Connection Transferring Files to a Computer The CD-ROM that comes bundled with your camera contains a copy of Photo Loader and a USB driver. This software lets you transfer the contents of the camera’s memory to your computer quickly and easily. Photo Loader and the Photohands application can also be used for high-level image management and editing.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 3. Plug Connector B on the bundled USB cable to ■ To connect the USB Cable the USB port of the USB cradle. 1. Connect the AC power cord to the AC adaptor, USB cable (bundled) and then plug the other end of the AC power cord into a household power outlet. Connector B 2. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 5.3V connector of the USB cradle. USB 4. Shut down your computer, and plug Connector A of the cable into its USB port. Next, start up your computer.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 5. Turn off the camera IMPORTANT! and remove its connector cover. • Be sure to read the applicable information in the user documentation that comes with your computer before connecting the USB cradle. • Do not leave the same image displayed on your computer screen for a long time. Doing so can cause the image to “burn in” on the screen. • Take care when connecting the USB cable to the USB cradle. The USB port and the cable plug are shaped for proper positioning.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ Terminating a USB Connection Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer Windows XP, Me or 98 Turn off the camera, and then remove the camera from the USB cradle. The procedures in this section describe how to transfer images from the camera to your computer using a memory card. Windows 2000 Click card services in the task tray on your computer screen, and disable the drive number assigned to the camera.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card Reader/Writer See the user documentation that comes with the SD memory card reader/writer for details about how to use it. Memory Data Images recorded with this camera and other data are stored in memory using DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) protocol. DCF protocol is designed to make it easier to exchange image and other data between digital cameras and other devices.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Memory Directory Structure ■ Folder and File Contents ■ Directory Structure • Parent folder Folder that stores all of the digital camera files. <¥DCIM¥> • Storage folder Folders for storing files stored with the digital camera. (Parent Folder) (Storage folder) (Image file) (Movie file) (Audio file)*1 (Audio snapshot image file)*1 (Audio snapshot audio file)*1 101CASIO 102CASIO (Storage folder) (Storage folder) ... 100CASIO CIMG0001.JPG CIMG0002.AVI CIMG0003.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Image Files Supported by the Camera Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions • Image files recorded with the CASIO EX-S2/EX-M2 Digital Camera • DCF protocol image files • Note that the folder named “DCIM” is the parent (top) folder of all the files in memory. When transferring memory contents to a hard disk, MO disk, or other external storage, treat all the contents inside a DCIM folder as a set and always keep them together.
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) You can transfer MP3 music data files from your computer to the camera and then use the camera as a portable audio player. Transferring Audio Files to the Camera 1. Establish a connection between the camera • MP3 stands for MPEG Audio Layer-3, which is the name of audio compression technology. and your computer (page 89). 2.
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) 2. Connect the LCD remote controller to the Preparing the Camera for Audio Player Operation camera’s connector, and then plug the stereo headphones into the Headphones jack of the LCD remote controller. Perform the following steps to prepare the camera for operation as an audio player. Headphones jack 1. Turn off the camera and remove its connector LCD Remote Controller cover. Connector Stereo Headphones Connector cover 3. Align the mode selector with “AUDIO”.
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) IMPORTANT! Using the Camera as an Audio Player • All remote controller buttons are disabled when the camera’s mode selector is set to “REC” or “PLAY”. • The camera’s monitor screen is off while the camera is in the AUDIO mode. Except for the power button, all other camera buttons are disabled. • Never try to connect any other type of remote controller besides the one that comes with the camera.
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) 4 Playback mode indicator ● Display This icon indicates the playback mode. 1 2 3 4 5 This type of icon: Off Indicates this: Normal playback All track repeat 1-track repeat 1 Track number 5 Battery level indicator Shows the track number of the current track. 2 Track name, artist name, playback time, volume level • Shows the ID3 tag (ID3V1), which is the track name and artist name (alphabetic characters only), contained in the file.
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) ● To skip to the beginning of the next track Press the [ ] button (remote controller beeps). To keep skipping forward, press the [ ] button multiple times (remote controller beeps). The current track number is shown on the LCD. Basic Remote Controller Operations ● To start playback ] button. The remote controller beeps to Press the [ indicate that playback has started. • Pressing the [ ] button while the camera is off turns on power and starts playback.
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) Specifying the Audio Playback Mode Selecting a Specify Track for Playback You can use the following procedure to select one of three playback modes: normal playback, all-track repeat, or 1track repeat. You can use the following procedure to display a list of available tracks and select one of them for playback. 1. While AUDIO mode 1. In the AUDIO mode, start audio playback. playback is stopped or paused, click the camera’s controller.
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) 3. Press the remote controller’s [ ] button to start playback from the currently selected track. Specifying the Track Playback Sequence Normally, all tracks in memory are played back in the order they are saved. You can use the following procedure to create a play list that tells the camera the sequence to use when playing back AUDIO mode tracks. NOTE • The monitor screen turns off automatically if you do not perform any operation for about 10 seconds. 1.
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) ■ Example Folder Structure <¥AUDIO¥> ■ Example PLAYLIST.TXT File Contents (Folder containing MP3 files) AUDIO001.MP3 AUDIO002.MP3 AUDIO001.MP3 AUDIO002.MP3 POPS ROCK\ROCK0002.MP3 (MP3 file) (MP3 file) ... PLAYLIST.TXT POPS POPS0001.MP3 POPS0002.MP3 (PLAYLIST file) (Folder containing MP3 files) (MP3 file) (MP3 file) 4 ... ROCK ROCK0001.MP3 ROCK0002.MP3 1 2 3 The above PLAYLIST.TXT file specifies the following playback sequence.
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) NOTES Disabling Remote Controller Button Operations • If there is no PLAYLIST.TXT file in the camera’s AUDIO folder, all tracks are played back in the order they are saved in memory. • Playback of any tracks that are not included in the PLAYLIST.TXT file is skipped. • To change to a different playback sequence, replace PLAYLIST.TXT with another PLAYLIST.TXT file. • When there is a PLAYLIST.
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) LCD Remote Control Error Messages Audio Playback Precautions The following describes the error messages that appear on the LCD remote controller’s display. Cause NoData Playback attempted when there is no MP3 data in memory. • Listening to audio at a high volume for long periods can damage your hearing. Particular care is required when first starting a playback operation.
APPENDIX APPENDIX Menu Reference The following shows lists of menus that appear in the REC mode and PLAY mode, and their settings. • The settings that are underlined in the following table are initial defaults.
APPENDIX ■ PLAY Mode Indicator Lamp Reference ● PLAY tab menu Camera Indicator Lamps Zoom Protect Dubbing On/Off / All Files : On/Off / Cancel *EX-M2 only Resize Copy 640 x 480 / 320 x 240 / Cancel Built-in Card / Card Built-in / Cancel Favorites Show / Save / Delete / Cancel The camera has two indicator lamps: an operation/flash charge lamp and a self-timer lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the camera.
APPENDIX ■ REC Mode Operation/Flash Charge Lamp ■ PLAY Mode Self-timer Lamp Color Operation/Flash Meaning Color Status Green Amber Lit Pattern 1 Power on Flash charging Green Green Lit Pattern 2 Monitor screen off Storing image Green Pattern 1 Red Pattern 1 Self-timer countdown (10 to 3) Green Pattern 2 Red Pattern 2 Self-timer countdown (3 to 1) Red Red Lit Lit Red Red Pattern 1 Pattern 1 Low battery alert Monitor screen disabled Green Pattern 2 Powering down Charge Lamp Stat
APPENDIX USB Cradle Indicator Lamps The USB cradle has two indicator lamps: a CHARGE lamp and a USB lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the cradle and camera.
APPENDIX Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Power does not turn on. The battery is dead. Charge the battery (page 24). If the battery goes dead soon after being charged, it means the battery has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced. Purchase a separately available NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery. Camera suddenly powers down. 1) Auto Power Off activated (page 29). 2) The battery is dead. 1) Turn power back on. 2) Charge the battery (page 24).
Symptom Possible Cause Action Color of the playback image is different from the image on the monitor screen during recording. Sunlight or light from another source is shining directly into the lens during recording. Position the camera so sunlight does not shine directly into the lens. Images are not displayed. A memory card with non-DCF images recorded with another camera is loaded in the camera. This camera cannot display non-DCF images recorded onto a memory card using another digital camera.
APPENDIX Possible Cause Action Circuit problem caused by electrostatic charge, impact, etc. while the camera was connected to another device. Remove the battery from the camera, reinsert it, and then try again. Monitor screen is off. 1) “LCD-OFF” is selected for the “Indicators” setting on the REC tab. 2) USB communication is in progress. 1) On the REC tab menu, change the “Indicators” setting to “LCD-ON” (page 51).
APPENDIX Display Messages Memory Full Memory is full. If you want to record more files, delete files you no longer need (page 62). Record Error Image compression could not be performed during image data storage for some reason. Record the image again. File could not be saved because battery is low. The battery is dead, so the recorded image or audio recording file could not be saved. The card is not formatted. The memory card is not formatted. Format the memory card (page 78).
APPENDIX Approximate Memory Capacity and File sizes Specifications • Snapshots Main Specifications File Size (pixels) 1600 x 1200 (UXGA) Product ............................... Digital Camera Model .................................. EX-S2/EX-M2 1280 x 960 (SXGA) ■ Camera Functions 640 x 480 (VGA) Image Files Format Snapshots: ...................... JPEG (Exif Version 2.2); DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System)1.0 standard; DPOF compliant Movies: ............................
APPENDIX Delete .................................. Single-file, all files (with protection) Recording Functions ........ Snapshot (with audio for EX-M2 only); self-timer; Best Shot; Movie (with audio for EX-M2 only); voice recording (EXM2 only) Effective Pixels: ................. 2.0 million Imaging Element: .............. 1/1.8-inch square pixel color CCD (Total pixels: 2.11 million) * Audio is monaural Focusing .............................
APPENDIX ■ Audio Player Function (EX-M2 Only) ■ Power Supply Data Compression/ Decompression ................. MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3) Power Requirements ........ Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP20) x 1 Sampling Frequencies ...... 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz Approximate Battery Life: Bit Rates ............................. 32 to 320 kbps, VBR-compatible Continuous Recording Continuous Playback (Continuous Snapshot Recording) Continuous Voice Recording* Continuous Audio Playback* Play Mode .........
APPENDIX ■ Other Dimensions ........................ 95(W) x 55.5(H) x 39.5(D) mm (3.7˝(W) x 2.2˝(H) x 1.6˝(D)) (excluding projections) Dimensions EX-S2: ............................. 88(W) x 55(H) x 11.3(D) mm (3.5˝(W) x 2.2˝(H) x 0.4˝(D)) (excluding projections) Weight ................................. Approximately 56 g (2.0 oz) EX-M2: ............................ 88(W) x 55(H) x 12.4(D) mm (3.5˝(W) x 2.2˝(H) x 0.