E Digital Camera EX-S3 User’s Guide Thank you for purchasing this CASIO Product. Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’s Guide, and keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference.
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. PHOTO CHAR Camera Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20) GE USB Strap USB Cradle (CA-22) * Loaded in the camera when you purchase it. CD-ROM USB Cable Dummy card Basic Reference * The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.
INTRODUCTION 19 Contents GETTING READY About This Manual ..................................................... 19 2 General Guide ............................................................ 20 INTRODUCTION Camera USB Cradle Unpacking .................................................................... 2 Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 22 Features .......................................................................
INTRODUCTION 41 Using the Movie Mode ............................................... 62 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Histogram .................................................. 63 Recording an Image ................................................... 41 About the REC Mode Monitor Screen Recording Precautions REC Mode Camera Settings .....................................
INTRODUCTION 83 DELETING FILES 97 OTHER SETTINGS Deleting a Single File ................................................. 83 Turning the Key Tone On and Off .............................. 97 Deleting All Files ........................................................ 84 Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ............. 97 85 Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method .................................................... 98 FILE MANAGEMENT Using the Alarm ......................
INTRODUCTION 107 USING A MEMORY CARD 127 Using a Memory Card .............................................. 108 To insert a memory card into the camera To remove a memory card from the camera Formatting a Memory Card Memory Card Precautions USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Using the Album Feature ......................................... 127 108 108 109 110 Creating an album Selecting an Album Layout Configuring Detailed Album Settings Viewing Album Files Saving an Album Copying Files .............
INTRODUCTION 142 APPENDIX Menu Reference ....................................................... 142 Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 144 Camera Indicator Lamps USB Cradle Indicator Lamps 144 146 Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 147 Display Messages 149 Specifications ...........................................................
INTRODUCTION • The USB driver (mass storage) uses Phoenix Technologies Ltd. software. Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997 Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved. • 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. Except as stipulated above, all copyrights and other related rights to these applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
INTRODUCTION • Best Shot Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of image you are trying to record and the camera performs troublesome setups automatically for beautiful pictures every time. Features • 3.2 million Effective Pixels A high-resolution megapixel CCD provides 3.2 million effective pixels (3.35 million total pixels) for images that print beautifully.
INTRODUCTION • PRINT Image Matching II Compatible 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. • Alarm A built-in alarm helps to keep you on time for important events, and even can be used in place of an alarm clock.
INTRODUCTION • Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject’s eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if it is fired too close to the eyes. This is especially true with young children. When using the flash, the camera should be at least one meter (3.3´) from the eyes of the subject. • Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and never let it get wet. Moisture creates the danger of fire and electric shock.
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 Operating conditions Condensation • 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 LED Backlight Other • The monitor screen is illuminated by an LED backlight. A dark monitor screen indicates that the LED backlight has reached the end of its service life, and needs to be replaced by a CASIO authorized service center. Note that you will be charged for LED backlight replacement. The LED backlight brightness is reduced by half after about 1,000 hours of use.
QUICK START GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! 1. Load the battery (page 25). 1 2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery (page 26). • Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera. • 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 38 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 PLA Y RE C DIS P SET 5.
QUICK START GUIDE To record an image To view a recorded image (See page 41 for details.) 4 (See page 70 for details.) 1 1 ME ME NU NU PLA Y PLA Y 3 RE DIS P RE DIS C P C SET SET 2 3 1. Press the power button to turn on the 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. camera. 2. Align the mode selector with “REC”. 2. Align the mode selector with “PLAY”. 3. Point the camera at the subject, use the 3.
QUICK START GUIDE To delete an image (See page 83 for details.) 1 ME NU PLA Y RE DIS P C SET 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.
GETTING READY ■ Bottom USB Cradle G H Simply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB cradle lets you perform the following tasks. • Battery charging (page 26) • Automatic transfer of images to a computer (page 112) • Viewing of images using the Photo Stand slideshow feature (page 81). G Connector H Memory card slot If you are not using a memory card, be sure to insert the dummy card into this slot to protect against dust and damage.
GETTING READY Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.
GETTING READY PLAY mode Folder number/ File number Image protection indicator Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Image size 2048 1600 1280 640 Each press of the [DISP] button changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below.
GETTING READY Indicator Lamps Attaching the Strap You can find out the operational status of the camera and the USB cradle at a glance by checking the color of the indicator lamps, and whether a lamp is lit or flashing. For details, see “Indicator Lamp Reference” on page 144. Attach the strap to the strap bar as shown in the illustration.
GETTING READY 3. Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide Power Requirements it in the direction indicated by the arrow while pressing down on it. Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20). To load the battery 1. Pressing the battery cover on the side of the camera, slide it in the direction indicated by the mark and then swing it open. IMPORTANT! • Use only the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera.
GETTING READY NOTE To charge the battery • The bundled AC adaptor is designed for operation with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC. Note, however, that the shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.
GETTING READY NOTE IMPORTANT! • The AC adaptor is designed for operation on power ranging from 100V AC to 240V AC. Note, however, that the shape of the power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. It is up to you to find out if the shape of the AC adaptor power cord plug is compatible with local power outlets when traveling abroad. • It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge. Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity and charging conditions.
GETTING READY ■ If the camera works normally • 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.
GETTING READY ■ Battery Life Guidelines • Recording one image per minute under the above conditions reduces battery life to about one sixth of that noted above. • The above values are based on a new battery starting from a full charge. Repeated charging shortens battery life. • Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash, zoom and other functions, and how long you leave power turned on.
GETTING READY ■ Tip to Make the Battery Last Longer Power Supply Precautions If you do not need the flash while recording, select (flash off) for the flash mode. See page 45 for more information. Note the following precautions when handling or using the battery and the optional charger unit. ■ Low Battery Indicator ● SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before trying to use the battery for the first time.
GETTING READY • 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. • Battery fluid can damage your eyes.
GETTING READY ● PRECAUTIONS DURING USE ● BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS • The battery is designed for use with this CASIO digital camera only. • Use only the USB cradle that comes with the camera or the specified optional charger unit to charge the battery. Never use any other type of charger unit for charging. • A new battery is not charged. Be sure to charge the battery before using it for the first time. • Use of a battery in cold environments shortens the operating time you can expect on a full charge.
GETTING READY ■ USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions Caution! • Make sure you always remove the camera from the USB cradle before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor. • Charging, USB data communication, and using the Photo Stand feature can cause the AC adaptor to become warm. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction. • Unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet whenever you are not using it. • Never place a blanket or any other cover on the AC adaptor.
GETTING READY Turning the Camera On and Off Auto Power Off (APO) Press the power button to turn the camera on and off. Pressing the power button to turn on the camera causes the operation/flash charge lamp to turn green. Press the power button again to turn off the camera. Auto Power Off (APO) automatically turns off the camera when you do not perform any operation for a certain amount of time. ON/OFF Power button 1. Turn on the camera, and then align the mode selector with “REC” or “PLAY”. 2.
GETTING READY 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to change the currently Using the On-screen Menus selected setting, and then press [SET]. To do this: Select this setting: Set the Auto Power Off trigger time to 2 minutes 2 min Set the Auto Power Off trigger time to 5 minutes 5 min 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.
GETTING READY 2. Press [MENU]. ● Menu Screen Operations [MENU] Tab MENU PLAY REC DISP SET [SET] Settings [ ][ ][ ][ ] Selection cursor (indicates the currently selected item) 36 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].
GETTING READY 3. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the tab you want, 6. Perform one of the following operations to and then press [SET] to move the selection cursor from the tab to the settings. apply the setting you configured. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the feature whose setting you want to configure, and then press [ ]. • Instead of pressing [ ], you could also press [SET]. Example: To select the “REC Mode” item. To do this: Perform this key operation: Apply the setting and exit the menu screen.
GETTING READY IMPORTANT! Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings • The camera’s clock settings are cleared whenever power is totally cut off. This can happen if the battery goes dead while the camera is not being supplied power by the USB cradle. The clock setting screen will appear automatically the next time you turn on power after the settings are cleared. Set the date and time before using the camera.
GETTING READY 3. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and To configure display language and clock settings [ ] to select the geographical area where you live, and then press [SET]. 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the language you want, and then press [SET]. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the name of the city where you live, and then press [SET]. : Japanese English : English Français : French Deutsch : German Español : Spanish Italiano : Italian 5.
GETTING READY 8. Press [SET] to register the settings and exit 6. Use [ ] and [ ] to the setting screen. change the date format setting, and then press [SET]. Example: October 23, 2003 To display the date like this: Select this format: 03/10/23 YY/MM/DD 23/10/03 DD/MM/YY 10/23/03 MM/DD/YY 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 [ ].
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 3. Compose the image This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image. on the monitor screen. • The focusing range of the camera is approximately 80 cm (2.6 feet) to infinity (∞). Recording an Image Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed in accordance with the brightness of the subject. Images you record are stored in the camera’s built-in memory, or to a memory card if you have one loaded in the camera.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 4. Press the shutter About the REC Mode Monitor Screen release button to record the image. • 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 Recording Precautions Using Zoom • Never open the battery cover or place the camera onto the USB cradle while the operation/flash charge lamp is flashing. Doing so not only causes the current image to be lost, it can also corrupt images already stored in file memory and even lead to malfunction of the camera. • Never remove the memory card while an image is being recorded to the memory card.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 5. In the REC mode, use [ ] and [ ] to change IMPORTANT! the digital zoom factor. • Zoom is disabled whenever the monitor screen is turned off (page 23). • 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. [ ] : Zoom in. [ ] : Zoom out.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 5. Record the image. Using the Flash Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use. IMPORTANT! • The flash unit of this camera fires a number of times when you record an image. The initial flashes are pre-flashes, which the camera uses to obtain information it uses for exposure settings. The final flash is for recording. Make sure that you keep the camera still until the shutter releases.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING ■ About Red-eye Reduction Flash Precautions 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. • White balance is fixed while the flash is being used, so sunlight, fluorescent lighting, or other sources of illumination in the immediate area may affect the coloring of the recorded image.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To do this: 5. Record the image. Select this setting: Specify a 10-second self-timer 10 sec Specify a 2-second self-timer 2 sec Specify Triple Self-timer X3 Disable the self-timer Off • 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. • With the Triple Self-timer, the camera records a series of three images in the sequence described below.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTES Specifying Image Size and 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 “2048 x 1536” 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. You can specify the image size and image quality to suit the type of image you are recording.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTE To specify image quality • Use the “Fine” setting when image quality is your top priority and file size is secondary. Conversely, use the “Economy” setting when file size is your top priority and image quality is secondary. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the “REC” tab. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Quality”, and then IMPORTANT! press [ ]. • Actual file size depends on the type of image you record.
