E Digital Camera EX-S20U/EX-M20U 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/.
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.
INTRODUCTION 20 Contents GETTING READY About This Manual ..................................................... 20 2 General Guide ............................................................ 21 INTRODUCTION Camera USB Cradle Unpacking .................................................................... 2 Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 23 Features .......................................................................
INTRODUCTION 43 Recording Audio (EX-M20U Only) ............................. 66 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Adding Audio to a Snapshot Recording Your Voice Recording an Image ................................................... 43 Aiming the Camera Recording an lmage About the REC Mode Monitor Screen Recording Precautions 43 44 45 45 Using the Histogram .................................................. 69 REC Mode Camera Settings .....................................
INTRODUCTION Rotating the Display Image ........................................ 88 Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 103 To To To To Using Image Roulette ................................................ 89 Adding Audio to a Snapshot (EX-M20U Only) .......... 90 To re-record audio 91 Playing Back a Voice Recording File (EX-M20U Only) .........................................................
INTRODUCTION Changing the Display Language .............................. 119 Memory Data ............................................................ 137 DCF Protocol Memory Directory Structure Image Files Supported by the Camera Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions Formatting Built-in Memory ....................................... 119 121 USING A MEMORY CARD Using a Memory Card ..............................................
INTRODUCTION 154 PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20U Only) 168 APPENDIX Transferring Audio Files to the Camera ................... 154 Menu Reference ....................................................... 168 Preparing the Camera for Audio Player Operation ... 155 Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 170 Camera Indicator Lamps USB Cradle Indicator Lamps Using the Camera as an Audio Player ....................
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 • Easy Image Transfer Transfer images to a computer simply by placing the camera onto the USB cradle. 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. • Photo Stand feature A slideshow of images in file memory can be played while the camera is on its USB cradle.
INTRODUCTION • DCF Data Storage DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage protocol provides image inter-compatibility between the digital camera and printers. • Real-time histogram An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you view the effect on overall image brightness, which makes shooting under difficult lighting conditions easier than ever before. • Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want using a DPOF compatible printer.
INTRODUCTION * EX-M20U Only Precautions • Snapshot + Audio Mode Adds audio to a snapshot. General Precautions • Voice Recording Quick and easy recording of voice input. Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the EX-S20U/EX-M20U. • After Recording Adds audio to images after they are recorded. All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the camera” refer to the CASIO EX-S20U/EX-M20U Digital Camera.
INTRODUCTION • Never use the AC adaptor to power any other device besides this camera. Never use any other AC adaptor besides the one that comes with this camera. • Never cover the AC adaptor with a quilt, blanket, or other cover while it is in use, and do not use it near a heater. • 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.
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 file memory. • This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). • Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.
INTRODUCTION Condensation Lens • 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 • Take care never to sit down with the camera in the pocket of your slacks or otherwise subject the camera to severe stress. Doing so can crack the LCD monitor screen. • The camera may become slightly warm during use. This does not indicate malfunction. • If the exterior of the camera needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
QUICK START GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! 1. Load the battery (page 26). 2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery (page 28). 1 • It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge.
QUICK START GUIDE To configure display language and clock settings IMPORTANT! • Be sure to configure the following settings before using the camera to record images (See page 40 for details). 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the language you want. 3. Press [SET] to register the language setting. 1 4. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET]. ME NU DIS P 5.
QUICK START GUIDE To record an image To view a recorded image (See page 44 for details.) 4 ME 3 (See page 76 for details.) 1 1 ME NU DIS DIS P 2 P 3 1. Press the power button to turn on the 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Align the mode selector with “ NU camera. 2. Align the mode selector with “ ” (REC). 3. Point the camera at the subject, use the ” (PLAY). 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the images monitor screen or viewfinder to compose the image.
QUICK START GUIDE To delete an image (See page 93 for details.) 1 ME NU DIS P 3, 4, 5, 6 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Align the mode selector with “ ” (PLAY). 3. Press [ ] ( ). 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to display the image you want to delete. 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Delete”. • To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything, select “Cancel”. 6. Press [SET] to delete the image.
GETTING READY GETTING READY ■ Button Operations This section contains information about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera. Button operations are indicated by the button name inside of brackets ([ ]). About This Manual ■ On-screen Text This section contains information about the conventions used in this manual. On-screen text is always enclosed by double quotation marks (“ ”).
GETTING READY General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. • All the illustrations in this manual show the EX-M20U. See the text that accompanies the illustrations for information about how the EX-S20U and EX-M20U differ from each other.
GETTING READY ■ Bottom ■ Front H I J 1 2 H Speaker (EX-M20U only) I Connector J Memory card slot 3 5 4 1 Camera connector 2 [PHOTO] button 3 [USB] button 4 [USB] lamp 5 [CHARGE] lamp ■ Back USB Cradle Simply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB cradle lets you perform the following tasks. 6 [DC IN 5.3V] (AC adaptor connector) • Battery charging (page 28) • Automatic transfer of images to a computer (page 127) • Viewing of images using the Photo Stand slideshow feature (page 87).
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 12 3 4 5 6 1 PLAY mode file type Snapshot Audio (EX-M20U only) Voice Recording (EX-M20U only) 7 8 5 Quality FINE NORMAL ECONOMY Snapshot 6 Built-in memory selected for data storage. Memory card selected for data storage.
GETTING READY Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Indicator Lamps 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 170. Each press of the [DISP] button changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below.
GETTING READY Attaching the Strap Power Requirements Attach the strap to the strap bar as shown in the illustration. Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20). To load the battery ME NU 1. Pressing the battery cover on the side of the camera, slide it in the direction indicated by the mark and then swing it open. DIS P ME NU DIS P IMPORTANT! • Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when using the camera to protect against accidentally dropping it.
GETTING READY 2. Align the arrow mark on the battery with the IMPORTANT! arrow mark on the camera as shown in the illustration, and slide the battery into the battery compartment. • Use only the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported. NOTE Arrow marks • To remove the battery, open the battery cover. Taking care that the battery does not suddenly fall out of the camera, tilt the camera towards the side.
GETTING READY To charge the battery 3. Turn off the camera. 1. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN 4. Set the camera onto the USB cradle. 5.3V] connector of the USB cradle. • Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on. 2. Extend the prongs of the AC adaptor, and then plug it into a household power outlet. AC Adaptor • The [CHARGE] lamp on the USB cradle should turn red, indicating that charging has started.
GETTING READY IMPORTANT! • If the [CHARGE] lamp starts flashing red, it means that an error occurs while charging. An error can be caused by any of the following: a problem with the USB cradle, a problem with the camera, or a problem with the battery or how it is loaded. Remove the camera from the USB cradle and see if it works normally. • You can use the USB cradle to charge the camera’s battery, to exchange data with a computer over a USB connection, or when using the Photo Stand feature only.
GETTING READY ■ If the camera works normally ■ Battery Life Guidelines The battery life guideline values given below indicate the amount of time under the conditions defined below the table, 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 *2 Normal Recording Conditions • Temperature: 23°C (73°F) • Monitor screen: On • Flash: On (one flash every two shots) • Image recorded about every 30 seconds • Power off/on every 10 shots • If you do not need the flash while recording, select (flash off) for the flash mode. See page 47 for more information. • You can also conserve battery power by using the [DISP] button to turn off the monitor screen.
GETTING READY • Failure to observe any of the following precautions while using the battery creates the risk of over-heating, fire, and explosion. — Never use any other type of charger except the optional charger unit specified for the battery. — Never try to use the battery to power any other device other than this camera. — Never use or leave the battery near open flame. — Never place the battery in a microwave oven, throw it into fire, or otherwise expose it to intense heat.
GETTING READY ● PRECAUTIONS DURING USE • 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 or optional charger unit and keep it away from open flame. • If the battery does not achieve full charge after the normal charging time has passed, stop charging. Continued charging creates the risk of overheating, fire, and explosion.
GETTING READY ■ USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions ● BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS • Make sure you remove the battery when you do not plan to use the camera for a long time. A battery left in the camera discharges very small amounts of power even when power is turned off, which can lead to a dead battery or the need for longer charging before the next use. • Store the battery in a cool, dry place (20°C (68°F) or lower).
GETTING READY Caution! • Use the AC adaptor where it will not be splashed with water. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock. • Do not place a vase or any other container filled with liquid on top of the AC adaptor. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Turning the Camera On and Off 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.
GETTING READY 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to change the currently Auto Power Off (APO) selected setting, and then press [SET]. Auto Power Off (APO) automatically turns off the camera when you do not perform any operation for a certain amount of time. 1. Turn on the camera, and then align the mode selector with “ ” (REC) or “ ” (PLAY). 2. Press [MENU].
GETTING READY 2. Press [MENU]. Using the On-screen Menus Tab [MENU] 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. MENU [SET] 1. Turn on the camera, Mode selector DISP and then align the mode selector with “ ” (REC) to enter the REC mode.
GETTING READY ● Menu Screen Operations 3. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the tab you want, When you want to do this: Do this: Move between tabs Press [ ] and [ ]. Move from the tab to the settings Press [ ]. Move from the settings to the tab Press [ ]. Move between the settings Press [ ] and [ ]. Display the options available for a setting Press [ ] or press [SET]. Select an option Press [ ] and [ ]. Register an option selection and exit the menu screen Press [SET].
GETTING READY 6. Perform one of the following operations to Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings apply the setting you configured. To do this: Perform this key operation: Apply the setting and exit the menu screen. Press [SET]. Apply the setting and return to feature selection in step 4. Press [ ]. Apply the setting and return to tab selection in step 3. 1. Press [ ]. 2. Use [ ] to move back up to tab selection.
GETTING READY IMPORTANT! To configure 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 3. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and 6. Use [ ] and [ ] to [ ] to select the geographical area where you live, and then press [SET]. change the date format setting, and then press [SET]. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to Example: December 24, 2003 select the name of the city where you live, and then press [SET]. 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the summer time (DST) setting you want, and then press [SET].
GETTING READY 7. Set the current date and the time. To do this: Do this: Change the setting at the current cursor location Press [ ] and [ ]. Move the cursor between settings Press [ ] and [ ]. Toggle between 12-hour and 24hour timekeeping Press [DISP]. 8. Press [SET] to register the settings and exit the setting screen.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING BASIC IMAGE RECORDING This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image. IMPORTANT! • Make sure your fingers or the strap does not block the flash or lens. Flash Recording an Image Lens Aiming the Camera Use both hands to hold the camera still when shooting an image. Holding the camera with one hand increases the chance of movement, which can blur your images. • Horizontal • Vertical Hold the camera still in both hands, with your arms firmly against your sides.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 3. Compose the image Recording an lmage on the monitor screen. Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed in accordance with the brightness of the subject. Images you record are stored in the camera’s built-in memory, or to a memory card if you have one loaded in the camera. • When an optionally available SD memory card or MultiMediaCard (MMC) is loaded in the camera, images are stored on the card (page 121).
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING About the REC Mode Monitor Screen Recording Precautions • The image shown on the monitor screen in the REC mode is a simplified image for composing purposes. The actual image is recorded in accordance with the image quality setting currently selected on your camera. The image saved in file memory has much better resolution and detail than the REC mode monitor screen image.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 5. In the REC mode, use [왖] and [왔] to change Using Zoom 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. [왖] : Zoom in. [왔] : Zoom out. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Use [왗] and [왘] to select the “REC” tab. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Digital Zoom”, and then press [왘]. Zoom out 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “On”, and then 6.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! Using the Flash • Zoom is disabled whenever the monitor screen is turned off (page 25). • Using digital zoom can cause degradation of the recorded image. • To disable digital zoom, select “Off” for the “Digital Zoom” setting on the “REC” tab. Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Use [왗] and [왘] to select the “REC” tab. NOTE 3.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING ■ About Red-eye Reduction 5. Record the image. Using the flash to record at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image. This is caused when the light from the flash reflects off of the retina of the eye. Red-eye reduction fires a preflash, which causes the irises in the eyes of any people in the image to close. This is followed by another flash operation when the image is actually recorded.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • When the red-eye reduction mode ( ) is selected, flash intensity is adjusted automatically in accordance with the exposure. The flash may not fire at all when the subject is brightly lit. • Using flash in combination with another light source (daylight, fluorescent light, etc.) can result in abnormal image colors. Flash Precautions 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 IMPORTANT! Recording Macro Images • Selecting the macro mode causes the to appear on the monitor screen. • Normally, you should leave the Normal ( ( ) selector setting at “ ”. You can select either normal or macro (close-up) recording using the selector located on the left side of the camera. The table below describes the two settings available with the selector. To do this: Select this setting: Shoot normal images, at a distance of about 1m (39.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To do this: Using the Self-timer The self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10second delay of the shutter release after you press the shutter release button. A Triple Self-timer feature lets you perform three consecutive self-timer operations to record three images.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 5. Record the image. • When you press the shutter release button, the self-timer lamp flashes and the shutter releases after the selftimer reaches the end of its countdown. Specifying Image Size and Quality You can specify the image size and image quality to suit the type of image you are recording. To specify the image size Self-timer lamp 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTES To specify image quality • If you plan to make large prints of your images or otherwise use them in applications where highresolution is your top priority, select the “1600 x 1200” image size. • If you plan to send images as e-mail attachments or otherwise use them in applications where data economy is your top priority, select the “640 x 480” image size.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTE • 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. IMPORTANT! • Actual file size depends on the type of image you record. This means that the remaining image capacity noted on the monitor screen may not be exactly accurate (pages 23, 178).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to This chapter describes the other powerful features and functions that are available for recording. change the exposure compensation value, and then press [SET]. Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) • Pressing [SET] registers the displayed value. Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure setting (EV value) manually to adjust for the lighting of your subject.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes 0.0. Adjusting 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, so the colors of an image appear more natural. 4. Record the image.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you Adjusting White Balance Manually want, and then press [SET]. 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 4. Point the camera at a white piece of paper or Using the BESTSHOT 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 15 BESTSHOT scenes automatically sets up the camera for recording a similar type of image. ■ Example Sample Scene • Portrait • Scenery • Night Scene • Night Scene Portrait A white piece of paper • This starts the white balance adjustment procedure.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. IMPORTANT! • Sample scene number 4 is Coupling Shot scene (page 62). Sample scene number 5 is a Pre-shot scene (page 64). • BESTSHOT scenes were not recorded using this camera. They are provided as samples only. • Images recorded using a BESTSHOT scene may not produce the results you expected due to shooting conditions and other factors.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 6. Use [왗] and [왘] to Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup display the image whose setup you want to register as a BESTSHOT scene. You can use the procedure below to save the setup of an image you recorded for later recall when you need it again. Recalling a setup you save automatically sets up the camera accordingly. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 7. Use [왖] and [왔] to 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and select “Save”, and then press [SET]. then press [왘]. 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ To delete a BESTSHOT user setup IMPORTANT! • BESTSHOT user setups are located in the camera’s built-in memory after the built-in sample scenes. • Note that formatting the built-in memory (page 119) deletes all BESTSHOT user setups. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [왘]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “ NOTES BESTSHOT”, and then press [SET].
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot) • Combined Images The Coupling Shot mode lets you record images of two people and combine them into a single image. This makes it possible for you to include yourself in group images, even when there is no one else around to record the image for you. Coupling Shot is available in the BESTSHOT mode (page 58).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 5. Use the monitor 6. Next, use the monitor screen to compose and record the left side of the image. screen to compose the right side of the image, taking care to align the actual background with the semi-transparent image of the background of the left-side image, which remains on the monitor screen. When everything is aligned correctly, record the image. • The exposure, white balance, zoom, and flash settings are fixed for this type of image.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Freeze the background on the monitor screen. Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot) Pre-shot helps you get the background you want, even if you need to ask someone else to record the image for you. Basically, Pre-shot is a two-step process. 1. You compose the background you want and press the shutter release button, which causes a semi-transparent image of the background to remain on the monitor screen. 2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 6. Next, use the monitor screen to compose the subject with the semi-transparent background shown on the monitor screen. When everything is aligned correctly, record the image. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [왘]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “ BESTSHOT”, and then press [SET]. 4. Use [왗] and [왘] to select “Pre-shot”, and then press [SET].
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Recording Audio (EX-M20U Only) 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and Adding Audio to a Snapshot then press [왘]. You can add audio to a snapshot after you record it. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “ • Image Format: JPEG JPEG is an image format that provides efficient data compression. The file extension of a JPEG file is “.JPG”. ( + )”, and then press [SET]. • This enters the Snapshot Audio Mode. 4.
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 ■ Audio Recording Precautions 4. Press the shutter release button to start voice 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. • Pressing the [DISP] button during voice recording turns off the monitor screen.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • When the histogram is too far to the left, it means that there are too many dark pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is dark. A histogram that is too far to the left may result in “black out” of the dark areas of an image. Using the Histogram You can use the [DISP] button to display a histogram on the monitor screen. The histogram lets you check exposure conditions as you record images (page 25).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! REC Mode Camera Settings • Note that the above histograms are shown for illustrative purposes only. You may not be able to achieve exactly the same shapes for particular subjects. • A centered histogram does not necessarily guarantee optimum exposure. The recorded image may be over-exposed or under-exposed, even though its histogram is centered. • You may not be able to achieve an optimum histogram configuration due to the limitations of EV shift.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off • Increasing ISO sensitivity can cause static to appear inside an image. Select the ISO sensitivity setting that suits your shooting needs. • Using a high ISO sensitivity setting along with the flash to shoot a nearby subject may result in improper illumination of the subject. You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you compose images and ensure that the camera is straight when recording.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Turning Image Review On and Off Assigning Functions to the [왗] and [왘] Keys Image review displays an image on the monitor screen as soon as you record it. Use the following procedure to turn image review on and off. A “key customization” feature lets you configure the [왗] and [왘] keys so they change camera settings whenever they are pressed in the REC mode.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Select this: Recording mode • [왗] and [왘] cycle through recording modes. • EX-S20U: Snapshot, BESTSHOT • EX-M20U: Snapshot, BESTSHOT, Snapshot Audio, Voice Recording (page 168) Assigning Functions to the [왖] and [왔] Keys REC Mode A “key customization” feature lets you configure the [왖] and [왔] keys so they change camera settings whenever they are pressed in the REC mode.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS When you want to assign this function to [왖] and [왔] keys: Select this: Recording mode • [왖] and [왔] cycle through recording modes. • EX-S20U: Snapshot, BESTSHOT • EX-M20U: Snapshot, BESTSHOT, Snapshot Audio, Voice Recording (page 168) REC Mode Digital Zoom • [왖] increases the digital zoom factor, [왔] decreases the digital zoom factor (page 46). Digital Zoom Flash mode • [왖] and [왔] cycle through the flash mode settings (page 47).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Resetting the Camera 2. Select the “Memory” tab, select the item you Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera’s settings to their initial defaults as shown under “Menu Reference” on page 168. want to change, and then press [왘]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press want, and then press [SET]. [MENU].
PLAYBACK PLAYBACK 3. Use [왘] (forward) or [왗] (back) to scroll You can use the camera’s built-in monitor screen to view images after you record them. through files on the monitor screen. Basic Playback Operation Use the following procedure to scroll through files stored in the camera’s memory. NOTES 1. Press the power button Power button • Holding down [왗] or [왘] scrolls images at high speed.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Playing an Audio Snapshot (EX-M20U 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 155) 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 1. In the PLAY mode, use [왗] and [왘] to scroll Flipping the Display through images on the monitor screen and display the one you want. The following procedure flips the image 180 degrees. This comes in handy when you want to show someone standing in front of you an image on the monitor screen. 2. Press the shutter release button and [SET] at the same time. • This flips the image 180 degrees.
PLAYBACK 3. To scroll the image Zooming the Display Image on the display, press [SET], and then press [왖], [왔], [왗], or [왘]. Perform the following procedure to zoom the image currently on the monitor screen up to four times its normal size. • To display the indicator for further zooming, press [SET] again. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [왗] and [왘] to display the image you want. 4. Press [MENU] to return the image to its 2. Press [왖] ( ) to original size. enlarge the image.
PLAYBACK 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you Resizing an Image want, and then press [SET]. You can use the following procedure to change a snapshot image to either SXGA size (1280 x 960 pixels) or VGA size (640 x 480 pixels). • VGA is the optimum image size for attachment to e-mail messages or incorporation into Web pages. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
PLAYBACK 5. When the cropping Cropping an Image boundary is the size you want, press [DISP] to lock it. Use the following procedure when you want to crop a portion of an enlarged image and use the remaining part of the image as an e-mail attachment, Web page image, etc. • After pressing [DISP] to lock the size of the cropping boundary, you can press [DISP] again to unlock it. After that, you can repeat steps 4 and 5 to change the cropping boundary size. 1.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Displaying the Calendar Screen • Cropping an image creates a new file that contains the cropped image. The file with the original image also remains in memory. • An image recorded using the 1600 x 1072 (3:2) pixel size cannot be cropped. • Voice recording file images (EX-M20U only) cannot be cropped. • An image recorded using another camera model cannot be cropped. • If the message “This function is not supported for this file.
PLAYBACK • Pressing [왖] while the date selection cursor is located anywhere in the top line of the calendar causes the previous month to appear. Playing a Slide Show Slide Show automatically plays back images in sequence at a fixed interval. • Pressing [왔] while the date selection cursor is located anywhere in the bottom line of the calendar causes the next month to appear. • To exit the calendar screen, press [MENU].
PLAYBACK 3. Configure the slideshow settings. IMPORTANT! • Note that all buttons are disabled while an image change is in progress. Wait until an image is stopped on the monitor screen before performing a button operation, or hold down the button until the image stops. • When the slideshow comes to an audio snapshot or voice recording file, it plays the audio once and then advances to the next file (EX-M20U only). • While audio is playing, you can use [왖] and [왔] to adjust the volume level (EX-M20U only).
PLAYBACK ■ Selecting a Particular Image for a Slideshow To specify the slideshow images When you select “One image” as the slideshow type, the slide show displays only one image, without changing it. Use this setting when you want a particular image to remain on the display while the camera is on the USB cradle (Photo Stand feature). 1. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Images”, and then press [왘]. 2. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. To do this: Select this setting: 1.
PLAYBACK To specify the slideshow time To set the slideshow interval 1. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Time”. 1. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Interval”. 2. Use [왗] and [왘] to specify the time setting 2. Use [왗] and [왘] to specify the interval setting you want, and then press [SET]. you want, and then press [SET]. • You can specify a time in the range of 1 to 60 minutes. • You can specify “MAX”, or a value in the range of 1 to 30 seconds as the interval. 3.
PLAYBACK • Pressing [MENU] displays a screen for configuring slideshow settings. To restart the slideshow, press [MENU] while the menu screen is displayed, or select “Start” and then press [SET]. • While audio is playing, you can use [왖] and [왔] to adjust the volume level (EX-M20U only). Using the Photo Stand Feature The “Photo Stand” feature lets you specify what should appear on the camera’s monitor screen while the camera is on its USB cradle.
PLAYBACK 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to Rotating the Display Image select “Rotate”, and then press [SET]. Use the following procedure to rotate the image 90 degrees and register the rotation information along with the image. After you do this, the image is always displayed in its rotated orientation whenever it appears during a slideshow (page 83) or on your computer screen. Note that the image is rotated automatically during a slideshow only.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Using Image Roulette • Image Roulette does not display voice recording images (EX-M20U only). • Image Roulette is disabled when there is only one snapshot image available. • Note that Image Roulette works only with images recorded with this camera. Image Roulette may not operate properly when other types of images are in memory. • If you do not start another Image Roulette operation for about one minute after the final image appears, the camera enters its normal PLAY mode.
PLAYBACK 1. In the PLAY mode, use [왗] and [왘] to scroll Adding Audio to a Snapshot (EX-M20U Only) 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 “.WAV”. 3.
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, use [왗] and [왘] to scroll through snapshots until the one whose audio you want to re-record is displayed. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Dubbing”, and Microphone then press [왘]. • Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far from the subject.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Playing Back a Voice Recording File (EX-M20U Only) • Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused. • If your recording has index marks (page 67) inside it, you can jump to the index mark before or after the current playback location by pausing playback and then pressing [왗] or [왘]. Next, press [SET] to resume playback from the index mark position.
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! • 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. • A protected file cannot be deleted.
DELETING FILES IMPORTANT! Deleting All Files • If a file cannot be deleted for some reason, the message “This 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, press [ ] ( ). 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All Files Delete”, and then press [SET]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Yes”. • To exit the file delete operation without deleting anything, select “No”. 4.
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. Use [ ] and [ ] to Protecting Files select “On”, and then press [SET]. Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted (page 93). 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 press [SET]. 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 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the number of To configure print settings for a single image 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, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, 6. To turn on date stamping for the prints, press select “DPOF”, and then press [ ]. [DISP] so 12 1 is displayed. • To turn off date stamping for the prints, press [DISP] so is not displayed.
FILE MANAGEMENT 5. To turn on date stamping for the prints, press To configure print settings for all images [DISP] so 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 12 1 is displayed. • To turn off date stamping for the prints, press [DISP] so is not displayed. 12 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF”, and 1 6. After all the settings are the way you want, then press [ ]. press [SET] to apply them. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All images”, and then press [ ]. 4.
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 1. Use the DPOF procedure on page 101 to Using USB DIRECT-PRINT specify the images in file memory that you want to print. Your camera supports USB DIRECT-PRINT, which was developed by Seiko Epson Corporation. When connected directly to a printer that supports USB DIRECT-PRINT, you can select images to be printed and start the print operation directly from the camera. DPOF settings (page 97) are used to determine which images and how many copies should be printed. 2.
FILE MANAGEMENT 6. Press the USB cradle IMPORTANT! [USB] button. • See the documentation that comes with your printer for information about print quality and paper settings. • Contact your printer manufacturer for information about models that support USB DIRECT-PRINT, upgrades, etc. • Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera or USB cradle operation while printing is in progress. Doing so causes a printer error.
FILE MANAGEMENT 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to Using the FAVORITE Folder select “Save”, and then press [SET]. You can copy scenery shots, photos of your family, or other special images from a file storage folder (page 137) to the FAVORITE folder in built-in memory (page 137). Images in the FAVORITE folder are not displayed during normal playback, so it helps to keep your personal image private as you carry them around.
FILE MANAGEMENT NOTES To display a file in the FAVORITE folder • Copying an image file with the above procedure creates a 320 x 240-pixel QVGA-size image in the FAVORITE folder. • A file copied into the FAVORITE folder is automatically assigned a file name that is a serial number. Though the serial number starts from 0001 and can go as high as 9999, the actual upper end of the range depends on built-in memory capacity.
FILE MANAGEMENT NOTE To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder • Holding down [ ] or [ ] scrolls images at high speed. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. IMPORTANT! 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and • Note that a FAVORITE folder is created in the camera’s built-in memory only. No FAVORITE folder is created on a memory card when you use one.
FILE MANAGEMENT IMPORTANT! To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder • You cannot use the delete operations on page 93 to delete images from the FAVORITE folder. Performing the memory format operation (page 119), however, does delete FAVORITE folder files. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Show”, and then press [SET]. 4. Press [ ] ( ). 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All File Delete”, and then press [SET].
OTHER SETTINGS OTHER SETTINGS Turning the Key Tone On and Off (EX-S20U) Configuring Sound Settings (EX-M20U) Use the following procedure to turn the tone that sounds when you press a key on and off. With the EX-M20U, you can configure separate sounds for startup, shutter release, and key operations. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press To configure sound settings [MENU]. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Beep”, and [MENU]. then press [ ]. 2.
OTHER SETTINGS 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to change the setting, and To set the volume level then press [SET]. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press To do this: Select this setting: Select a built-in sound Sound 1 through Sound 5 Turn off the sound Off [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds”, and then press [ ]. NOTE 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Volume”. • The default sound setting for all operations is “Sound 1”. 4.
OTHER SETTINGS IMPORTANT! Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen • 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 — An audio snapshot you recorded with the camera (EX-M20U only) • The snapshot image 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 at one time.
OTHER SETTINGS 3. Change the name of the file to one of the Configuring Power Down Image Settings following. With the Power Down Image feature, you can configure the camera so a specific image stored in camera image memory appears whenever you turn off power. You can specify a snapshot as the power down image. Snapshot Image: ENDING.JPG • Input the following file name only (without file name extension) if your computer is configured to hide file name extensions.
OTHER SETTINGS ■ To cancel Power Down Image settings IMPORTANT! • Only a snapshot (JPEG) can be used as the power down image. • Note that the Power Down Image feature works only with images recorded with this camera. The Power Down Image feature may not operate properly when another type of image is specified as the power down image. • Formatting the camera’s Flash memory deletes the power down image. 1. Use the USB cable to connect the camera to your computer (page 127). 2.
OTHER SETTINGS Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method To do this for a newly saved file: Select this setting: Use the following procedure to specify the method for generating the serial number used for file names (page 95). Store the last file number used and increment it, regardless of whether files are deleted or whether the memory card is replaced with a new one Continue 1.
OTHER SETTINGS 5. Press [DISP]. Using the Alarm • You could press [SET] in place of [DISP] if you want to configure the alarm without an image. You can configure up to three alarms that cause the camera to beep and display a specified image at the time you specify. 6. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the scene you want to appear at the alarm time, and then press [SET]. To set an alarm 7. After all the settings are the way you want, 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. press [SET]. 2.
OTHER SETTINGS Stopping the Alarm Setting the Clock When an alarm time is reached while the camera is turned off, the alarm will sound for about one minute (or until you stop it), and then the camera will turn on. To stop the alarm after it starts to sound, press any button. If the camera is on the USB cradle when an alarm sounds, you can stop it by pressing the USB cradle [USB] button or [PHOTO] button, or any camera button.
OTHER SETTINGS 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “City”, and then To set the current time and date press [ ]. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press 5. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the [MENU]. geographical area that contains location you want to select as your Home Time zone, and then press [SET]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Adjust”, and then press [ ]. 6. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the city you want, 3. Set the current date and the time. and then press [SET]. 7.
OTHER SETTINGS Changing the Date Format Using World Time You can select from among three different formats for display of the date. You can use the World Time screen to view a time zone that is different from the home time zone when you go on a trip, etc. World Time can display the time in one of 162 cities in 32 time zones. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. To display the World Time screen 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Date Style”, and then press [ ]. 1.
OTHER SETTINGS 6. Use [ ] and [ ] to To configure World Time settings select the city you want, and then press [SET]. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. • This displays the current time in the city you select. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”, and then press [ ]. • This displays the current World Time zone. 7. When the setting is the way you want, press [SET] to apply it and exit the setting screen. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “World”, and then press [ ]. 4.
OTHER SETTINGS 6. After the setting is the way you want, press To configure summer time (DST) settings [SET]. • This displays the current time in accordance with your setting. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 7. Press [SET] again to exit the setting screen. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”, and then press [ ]. • This displays the current World Time Settings. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “World”, and then press [ ].
OTHER SETTINGS Changing the Display Language Formatting Built-in Memory You can use the following procedure to select one of ten languages as the display language. Formatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it. IMPORTANT! 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press • 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.
OTHER SETTINGS 3. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Format”, and then press [ ]. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Format”, and then press [SET]. • To exit the format operation without formatting, select “Cancel”.
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 MultiMediaCard). You can also copy files from built-in flash memory to a memory card and from a memory card to flash memory. IMPORTANT! • 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.
USING A MEMORY CARD To remove a memory card from the camera Using a Memory Card IMPORTANT! 1. Press the memory card • 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. into the camera and then release it. This will cause the card to come part way out of the camera. 2.
USING A MEMORY CARD IMPORTANT! Formatting 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. • Should water or any foreign object ever get into the card slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove the battery, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. • Never remove a card from the camera while the operation/flash charge lamp is flashing.
USING A MEMORY CARD 1. Load the memory card into the camera. Memory Card Precautions 2. Turn on the camera. Next, enter the REC • If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore normal operation by reformatting it. However, we recommend that you always take along more than one memory card whenever using the camera far away from the home or office.
USING A MEMORY CARD To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card Copying Files Use the procedures below to copy files between built-in memory and a memory card. 1. Load the memory card into the camera. IMPORTANT! 2. Turn on the camera. Next, enter the PLAY • Only snapshot, audio snapshot (EX-M20U only), and voice recording files (EX-M20U only) recorded with this camera can be copied. Other files cannot be copied.
USING A MEMORY CARD NOTE To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory • Files are copied to the folder in built-in memory whose name has the largest number. With this procedure you can copy one file at a time. 1. Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure under “To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card”. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Card Built-in”, and then press [SET]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the file you want to copy. 4.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER After using the USB cradle to establish a USB connection between the camera and your computer, you can use your computer to view images in file memory and copy images to your computer’s hard disk or other storage media. In order to do this, you first need to install the USB driver located on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera onto your computer.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 3. Click [USB driver] and then [Install]. IMPORTANT! • Do not try to establish a connection between the camera and computer before installing the USB driver onto the computer. • If you want to transfer files from the camera’s built-in memory to a computer, make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera before you place it onto the USB cradle. • This starts installation. • The following steps show installation under the English version of Windows. 4.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 6. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled 7. After making sure the camera is turned off, with the camera to the USB cradle and your computer’s USB port. USB port USB cable (bundled) place the camera onto the USB cradle. • Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on. Connector B MENU Connector A DISP [USB] • Take care when connecting the USB cable to the USB cradle or your computer. USB ports and cable plugs are shaped for proper positioning.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 8. Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button. 9. On your computer, double-click “My Computer”. • This will cause the “Add New Hardware...” dialog box to appear on the computer screen as the computer automatically detects the camera’s file memory. After you install the USB driver, “Add New Hardware...” dialog box will no longer appear when you perform the above steps to establish a USB connection. 10. Double-click “Removable Disk”.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! USB Connection Precautions • Never use your computer to edit, delete, move, or rename images stored in file memory. Doing so can cause problems with the image management data used by the camera, which may make it impossible to display images on the camera or it may cause a large error in the number of images value displayed by the camera. Always copy images to your computer memory before performing any edit, delete, move, or rename operation.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 1. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer 5.3V] connector of the USB cradle, and then plug it in to a household power outlet. The following are the general steps for viewing and copying files from a Macintosh. You can find details about each operation in the procedures that follow below. Note that you should also refer to the documentation that comes with your Macintosh for other information about USB connections, etc.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 2. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled 3. After making sure the camera is turned off, with the camera to the USB cradle and your computer’s USB port. USB port USB cable (bundled) place the camera onto the USB cradle. • Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on. Connector B MENU Connector A DISP [USB] [USB] button [USB] lamp • Take care when connecting the USB cable to the USB cradle or your computer.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 4. Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button. 8. To copy all the files in file memory to your Macintosh hard disk, drag the “DCIM” folder to the folder to which you want to copy it. • Pressing the [USB] button enters the USB mode, which causes the USB cradle’s [USB] lamp to light green (page 172). IMPORTANT! 5. Your Macintosh will see the camera’s file • Never use your computer to edit, delete, move, or rename images stored in file memory.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER USB Connection Precautions Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer • Be sure to read the documentation that comes with your computer for other important information about USB connections. • Be sure to connect the AC adaptor to the USB cradle to supply power to the camera. • USB data communication is performed regardless of the current setting of the camera’s mode selector. • Do not leave the same image displayed on your computer screen for a long time.
VIEWING IMAGES ON 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. Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer The procedures in this section describe how to transfer images from the camera to your computer using a memory card. Using a Computer with a Built-in SD Memory Card Slot Insert the SD memory card directly into the slot.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Memory Directory Structure 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.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER <¥AUDIO¥> .MP3 LASTPLAY (MP3 file folder)*1 • Audio snapshot audio file (EX-M20U only) File that contains the audio part of an audio snapshot (File Name Extension: WAV). (MP3 file)*1 (LASTPLAY file)*1 • Album folder Folder that contains files used by the album function *1 These folders and files are for the EX-M20U only. *2 These folders are created in built-in memory only. *3 These file names are part of the EX-M20U file structure only.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Image Files Supported by the Camera Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions • Image files recorded with the CASIO EX-S20U/EX-M20U 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, CD-R, MO disk, or other external storage, treat all the contents inside a DCIM folder as a set and always keep them together.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER The album feature of the camera creates files that make it possible for you to view images on your computer in a photo album layout. You can also use the applications contained on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera to automate image transfer and to retouch images. • You can use the Web browser shown below to view or print the contents of an album. Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver 5.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER • The PLAY mode screen reappears after creation of the album is complete. Selecting an Album Layout You can select from among 10 different display layouts for an album. • Creating an album causes a file folder named “ALBUM”, which contains a file named “INDEX.HTM” plus other files to be created in camera memory or on the memory card. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Create Album”, IMPORTANT! and then press [ ].
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Configuring Detailed Album Settings ■ Background Color 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. You can specify white, black, or gray as the color of the album background using the procedure under “Configuring Detailed Album Settings”. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Create Album”, and then press [ ]. ■ Album Type 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Set Up”, and then There are two album types: Normal and Index/Info. press [ ].
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ Image Use ■ Auto Album Creation On/Off This setting lets you select from among three different image uses, as described below. Select the image use that best suits the way you plan to use the image. This setting controls whether an album is created automatically whenever you turn off the camera.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER NOTE Viewing Album Files • Depending on the number of images in memory, it can take quite a bit of time to complete auto album creation when you turn off the camera. If you do not plan to use the album feature, we suggest that you keep auto album creation turned off, which shortens the amount of time the camera takes to power down completely. You can view and print album files using your computer’s Web browser application. 1.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 4. If you created the album after selecting “Normal” type or “Index/Info” as the album type under “Configuring Detailed Album Settings” on page 142, you can click one of the following display options. Album : Displays an album created by the camera. Index : Displays a list of images stored in a folder. Info : Displays information about each image.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER • The following describes the information that appears on the Info Screen. This Info Screen item: File Size Resolution Quality Drive mode AE Light metering Shutter speed Aperture stop Exposure comp Focusing mode Flash mode Sharpness Saturation Contrast White balance Sensitivity Filter Enhancement Flash intensity Digital zoom World Date Model NOTES • When printing an album page, you should set up your Web browser as described below.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Saving an Album Installing the Software from the CD-ROM • To save an album, copy the “DCIM” folder from camera memory or the memory card to your computer’s hard disk, a CD-R, an MO disk, or some other storage medium. Note that copying only the “ALBUM” folder, does not copy image data and other necessary files. • After copying the “DCIM” folder, do not change or delete any of the files inside of it.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Acrobat Reader (for Windows) This is an application that lets you read PDF files. Use it to read the user documentation for the camera, Photo Loader, and Photohands, all of which is included on the bundled CD-ROM. Computer System Requirements Computer system requirements depend on each of the applications, as described below. Windows NOTE See the “Readme” file on the bundled CD-ROM.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Getting Started Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows Start up your computer and insert the CD-ROM into its CDROM drive. This will automatically launch the menu application, which displays a menu screen on your computer. Use the procedures in this section to install the software from the bundled CD-ROM to your computer. NOTE • The menu application may not start up automatically on some computers. If this happens, navigate to the CDROM and double-click “menu.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File Installing an Application 1. Click the “Install” button for the 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. you want to install. 2. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen. 1. Click the “Read me” button for the application IMPORTANT! you are going to install.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) User Registration 1. In the “Manual” area, click the name of the manual you want to read. You can perform user registration over the Internet. To do so, of course, you need to be able to connect to the Internet with your computer. IMPORTANT! 1. Click the “Register” button. • You need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to read user documentation files.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ To install Photo Loader Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh 1. Open the folder named “Photo Loader”. Use the procedures in this section to install the software from the bundled CD-ROM to your computer. 2. Open the folder named “English”, and then open the file named “Important”. Installing Software 3. Open the folder named “Installer”, and then Use the following procedures to install the software. open the file named “readme”. 4.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ To read the Photo Loader user’s guide Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) To perform the following procedures, you must have Acrobat Reader installed on your Macintosh. You can download the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader by visiting the Adobe Systems website. 1. On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder. 2. Open the “Photo Loader” folder and then open the “English” folder. ■ To view the camera user’s guide 3. Open “PhotoLoader_english”. 1.
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20U Only) PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20U 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 Use the following procedure to import an MP3 audio file from your computer to the camera. • MP3 stands for MPEG Audio Layer-3, which is the name of audio compression technology. 1. Establish a USB connection between the camera and your computer (page 127).
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20U Only) NOTES Preparing the Camera for Audio Player Operation • If you are using a “PLAYLIST.TXT” file (page 162), you need to edit the contents of the file accordingly whenever you add or delete an MP3 file. • See the user documentation that comes with your computer for information about moving, and copying files. Perform the following steps to prepare the camera for operation as an audio player. 1. Turn off the camera. 2.
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20U Only) 3. On the LCD remote controller, press the [ ] Using the Camera as an Audio Player button. • This turns on the camera, enters the AUDIO mode, and starts playback. General Guide ● LCD Remote Controller IMPORTANT! 1 • Pressing the LCD remote controller’s [ ] button enters the AUDIO mode, regardless of the camera’s mode selector setting. • Entering the AUDIO mode causes the camera’s monitor screen to turn off.
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20U Only) ● Display 3 Playback status indicator This icon indicates the current playback status. 1 2 3 4 5 1 Track number This type of icon: Indicates this: Rotation clockwise while flashing Playback is in progress. Flashing Playback is paused. Steady and unmoving Playback is stopped. 4 Playback mode indicator Shows the track number of the current track. This icon indicates the playback mode.
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20U 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-M20U Only) NOTE Playing Back Audio Files • The initial default mode is normal playback. The camera remembers the last playback mode you selected, even if you turn the camera off. Specifying the Audio Playback Mode You can use the following procedure to select one of three playback modes: normal playback, all-track repeat, or onetrack repeat. 1.
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20U Only) 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “On”, and then Selecting a Specific Track for Playback press [SET]. To do this: Select this setting: Turn on random play On Turn off random play Off You can use the following procedure to select the specific track you want to play from a list of tracks on the camera’s monitor screen. 1. On the LCD remote controller, press the [ button or the [ playback.
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20U Only) IMPORTANT! Specifying the Track Playback Sequence • The monitor screen turns off automatically if you do not perform any operation for about 10 seconds. Normally, audio files are played back in the sequence that they are stored in file memory. You can also create a text file that lists the MP3 files to be played and the sequence for playing them. Then, simply name the file “PLAYLIST.TXT” and place it into the camera’s “AUDIO” folder.
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20U 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 LASTPLAY 1 2 3 (PLAYLIST.TXT file) (LASTPLAY file) 4 POPS POPS0001.MP3 POPS0002.MP3 (Folder containing MP3 files) (MP3 file) (MP3 file) ... The above PLAYLIST.TXT file specifies the following playback sequence. ROCK ROCK0001.MP3 ROCK0002.
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20U Only) IMPORTANT! Using BASS BOOST • Any files and folders that are not included in the “PLAYLIST.TXT” file are skipped during playback. • If there is no file named “PLAYLIST.TXT” in the camera’s “AUDIO” folder, all audio files are played in the sequence they are stored. • If you want to change the files that are played or their sequence, simply edit the contents of the “PLAYLIST.TXT” file. • The contents of the “PLAYLIST.
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20U Only) IMPORTANT! Deleting MP3 Files from File Memory • When using BASS BOOST, playing at loud volume can cause distortion. If this happens, lower the volume level. • During playback, you can change the BASS BOOST setting using the camera’s [왖] and [왔] buttons. You can delete a single MP3 file from camera memory or on the memory card, or you can batch delete all the MP3 files. IMPORTANT! • Note that file deletion cannot be undone. Once you delete a file it is gone.
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20U Only) 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Delete”. Deleting a Single MP3 File • To exit the delete operation without deleting anything, select “Cancel”. Use the following procedure to delete a single MP3 file from file memory or a memory card. 1. On the LCD remote controller, press the [ button or the [ playback. 5. Press the [SET] button to delete the file. ] • Repeat steps 3 through 5 to delete other MP3 files, if you want. ] button to stop or pause 6.
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20U Only) Deleting All MP3 Files Disabling Remote Controller Button Operations The following procedure deletes all MP3 files currently in file memory. 1. On the LCD remote controller, press the [ button or the [ playback. The remote controller has a lock switch that you can use to disable button operations to guard against accidental operation. To disable all remote controller button operations, slide the lock switch in the direction indicated by the 왘 mark.
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20U 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. • Menu items marked with an asterisk (*) appear on the EX-M20U only.
APPENDIX ■ PLAY mode ● Set Up tab menu Beep (EX-S20U) On / Off Sounds (EX-M20U) Startup / Shutter / Operation / Volume Startup File No. On (Selectable image) / Off Continue / Reset World Time Home / World Home Time setup (city, DST, etc.) Date Style World Time setup (city, DST, etc.
APPENDIX ● Set Up tab menu Indicator Lamp Reference Beep (EX-S20U) On / Off Sounds (EX-M20U) Startup / Shutter / Operation / Volume Startup File No. On (Selectable image) / Off Continue / Reset World Time Home / World Home Time setup (city, DST, etc.) Date Style World Time setup (city, DST, etc.
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 seconds) Green Pattern 2 Red Pattern 2 Self-timer countdown (3 to 1 seconds) Red Red Lit Lit Red Red Pattern 1 Pattern 1 Low battery alert Monitor screen disabled Green Pattern 2 Powering down C
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 USB cradle and camera.
APPENDIX Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Action 1) The battery is not oriented correctly. 2) The battery is dead. 1) Orient the battery correctly (page 26). 2) Charge the battery (page 28). 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 36). 2) The battery is dead.
APPENDIX Possible Cause Action 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 Symptom 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) USB communication is in progress. 1) After the computer stops accessing camera file memory, press the [USB] button on the USB cradle. Check to make sure that the [USB] lamp on the USB cradle is off, and then remove the camera from the USB cradle.
APPENDIX Display Messages Alarm setting complete. This message appears after you change the alarm setting. Memory Full Memory is full. If you want to record more files, delete files you no longer need (page 93). Battery is low. The battery is dead. No Favorites file! There is no FAVORITE file. Cannot register any more files. • You are attempting to register a BESTSHOT setup when the “SCENE” folder already contains 999 setups.
APPENDIX There are no printing There are no DPOF settings specifying images and images. the number of copies of each for printing. Set up DPOF. Configure the required DPOF settings (page 97). There is no file to register. You are trying to save an invalid file as a BESTSHOT user setup, or as an original startup image. This card is not formatted. The memory card is not formatted. Format the memory card (page 123). This file cannot be played.
APPENDIX Approximate Memory Capacity and File sizes File Size (pixels) 1600 x 1200 (UXGA) 1600 x 1072 (3:2) 1280 x 960 (SXGA) 640 x 480 (VGA) Quality Fine Normal Economy Fine Normal Economy Fine Normal Economy Fine Normal Economy Approximate Image File Size 1050KB 710KB 370KB 910KB 610KB 300KB 680KB 460KB 250KB 190KB 140KB 90KB Built-in flash memory 10MB 8 shots 12 shots 24 shots 9 shots 14 shots 27 shots 12 shots 19 shots 34 shots 46 shots 60 shots 96 shots Delete ..................................
APPENDIX Self-timer ............................ 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Selftimer Input/Output Terminals .... Cradle connector (EX-M20U connector is also used for connection of remote controller.) Built-in Flash Flash Modes: ................... Auto, Off, On, Red-eye reduction Approximate Flash Range: ... 0.8 meter to 1.5 meters (2.6´ to 4.9´) (ISO Sensitivity: “Auto”) Microphone ........................ Monaural (EX-M20U only) Speaker ...............................
APPENDIX ■ Power Supply *4 Voice recording times are based on continuous recording. Power Requirements ........ Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP20) x 1 *5 Audio playback times are based on continuous output (through headphones). • Voice recording and audio playback times apply to the EX-M20U only.
APPENDIX ■ Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-20) ■ Special AC Adaptor (AD-C51J) Rated Voltage: ................... 3.7 V Power Requirement .......... 100 to 240V AC, 50/60Hz, 83mA Rated Capacitance: ........... 680 mAh Output ................................. 5.3V DC, 650mA Operating Temperature Range: ................................. 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Dimensions ........................ 48(W) x 16(H) x 69(D) mm (1.9"(W) x 0.63"(H) x 2.
APPENDIX Power Supply • Use only the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported. • This camera does not require a battery for the clock. The date and time settings of the camera are cleared whenever power supplied by both the battery and USB cradle is interrupted. Be sure to reconfigure these settings after power is interrupted (page 39).
