USING A MEMORY CARD USING A MEMORY CARD You can expand the storage capabilities of your camera by using a commercially available memory card (SD memory card or MultiMedia Card). You can also copy files from built-in flash memory to a memory card and from a memory card to flash memory. IMPORTANT! • Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory card. • Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it. Never try to force a memory card into the slot when you feel resistance.
USING A MEMORY CARD IMPORTANT! Using a Memory Card • Never insert any other object besides a memory card into the camera’s card slot. Doing so creates the risk of damage to the camera and card. • If you are not using a memory card, be sure to insert the dummy card into this slot to protect against dust and damage. • The dummy card is intended for use with this camera only. Never insert it into the card slot of any other type of device.
USING A MEMORY CARD Formatting a Memory Card 1. Load the memory card into the camera. Formatting a memory card deletes any data already stored on it. 2. Turn on the camera. Next, enter the REC mode or PLAY mode and press [MENU]. IMPORTANT! 3. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Format”, and • Be sure to use the camera to format a memory card. Formatting a memory card on a computer and then using it in the camera can slow down data processing by the camera.
USING A MEMORY CARD Memory Card Precautions Copying Files • Use only an SD memory card or a MultiMediaCard with this camera. Proper operation is not guaranteed when any other type of card is used. • Electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other phenomena can cause data to become corrupted or even lost. Always make sure that you always back up important data on other media (MO disc, computer hard disk, etc.
USING A MEMORY CARD 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Built-in 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Copy”, and then Card”, and then press [SET]. press [SET]. • This starts the copy operation and displays the message “Busy... Please wait..”. • This starts the copy operation and displays the message “Busy... Please wait..”. • After the copy operation is complete, the monitor screen shows the last file in the folder. • The file reappears on the monitor screen after the copy operation is complete.
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. On the menu screen IMPORTANT! that appears, click the language button in the upper left corner of the display, and then select a language from the list that appears. • 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. 4.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 6. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN 7. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled 5.3V] connector of the USB cradle, and then plug it in to a household power outlet. with the camera to the USB cradle and your computer’s USB port. • Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera. USB port USB cable (bundled) Connector B Connector A [USB] • Take care when connecting the USB cable to the USB cradle or your computer.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 8. After making sure the camera is turned off, 9. Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button. place the camera onto the USB cradle. • 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.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 10. On your computer, double-click “My 16. Depending on the version of Windows you are Computer”. running, use one of the following procedures to terminate the USB connection. 11. Double-click “Removable Disk”. ■ WindowsMe/98 Users • Your computer sees the camera’s file memory as a removable disk. • After pressing the USB cradle [USB] button and making sure that the [USB] lamp is not lit, remove the camera from the USB cradle. 12. Double-click the “Dcim” folder.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER USB Connection Precautions Using the Camera with a Macintosh 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 1. What you should do first depends on whether IMPORTANT! your Macintosh is running under Mac OS 8.6 or Mac OS 9/OS X. • 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. ■ Mac OS 8.6 Users • Start from step 2 to install the USB driver. • Note that the example installation presented here uses Mac OS 8.6.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 4. On the “Hard Disk” window that opens, 9. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN double-click the “System Folder” to open it. 5.3V] connector of the USB cradle, and then plug it in to a household power outlet. 5. On the “System Folder” window, double-click • Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera. the “Extensions” folder to open it. 6. Double-click the “CASIO” folder and then the “ENGLISH” folder.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 10. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled 11. 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.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 12. Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button. 16. 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 146). 17. To terminate the USB connection, drag the 13. Your Macintosh will see the camera’s file drive icon that represents the camera to Trash.
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. ■ Directory Structure <¥DCIM¥> (DCIM Folder) 100CASIO CIMG0001.JPG CIMG0002.AVI (Storage folder) (Image file) (Movie file) ...
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER ■ Folder and File Contents Image Files Supported by the Camera • DCIM folder Folder that stores all of the digital camera files • Image files recorded with the CASIO EX-S3 Digital Camera • DCF protocol image files • Storage folder Folder for storing files created by the digital camera Certain DCF functions may not be supported. When displaying an image recorded on another camera model, it may take a long time for the image to appear on the display.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions • 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. You can change the name of the DCIM folder on your computer. Changing the name to a date is a good way to keep track of multiple DCIM folders.
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.
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 [왘].
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 [왘]. ■ Album Type 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Set Up”, and then There are two album types: Normal and Index/Info. press [왘].
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 129, 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 Contrast White balance Sensitivity Filter Flash intensity Digital zoom World Date Model NOTES • When printing an album page, you should set up your Web browser as described below. — Select the browser frame where the images are located.
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 Internet Explorer (for Macintosh) This is a browser application for reading HTML files. Images loaded by Photo Loader are stored in folders called “Libraries”. Internet Explorer displays the contents of a library on your computer screen. Computer System Requirements Computer system requirements depend on each of the applications, as described below.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Getting Started Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows Start up your computer and insert the CD-ROM into its CD-ROM 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 • If you already have one of the bundled applications installed on your computer, check its version.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File Installing an Application 1. Click “Install” for the application you want to 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. 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 Internet Explorer and Outlook Express Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh The CD-ROM contains applications and user documentation in various languages in folders named for each language: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, and Chinese. Check the CD-ROM folders to find out if applications and user documentation are available in a particular language.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) • If you are upgrading to the new version of Photo Loader from a previous version and you want to use library management data and HTML files created using the old version of Photo Loader, be sure to read the “Important” file in the “Photo Loader” folder. Follow the instructions in the file to use your existing library management files.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ To view the camera user’s guide ■ To register as a user 1. On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder. Internet registration only is supported. Visit the following CASIO website to register: http://world.casio.com/qv/register/ 2. Open the “Digital Camera” folder, and then open the folder for the language whose user’s guide you want to view. 3. Open the file named “camera_xx.pdf”. 4.
APPENDIX APPENDIX Menu Reference The following shows lists of menus that appear in the REC mode and PLAY mode, and their settings. • The settings that are underlined in the following table are initial defaults.
APPENDIX ■ PLAY mode ● Set Up tab menu Beep Startup On / Off On (Selectable image) / Off File No. World Time Continue / Reset Home / World ● PLAY tab menu Home time setup (city, DST, etc.) World Time setup (city, DST, etc.
APPENDIX ● Set Up tab menu Beep Startup On / Off On (Selectable image) / Off File No. World Time Continue / Reset Home / World Indicator Lamp Reference Camera Indicator Lamps The camera has two indicator lamps: an operation/flash charge lamp and a self-timer lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the camera. Home time setup (city, DST, etc.) 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) Green Pattern 2 Red Pattern 2 Self-timer countdown (3 to 1) Red Red Lit Lit Red Red Pattern 1 Pattern 1 Low battery alert Monitor screen disabled Green Pattern 2 Powering down Charge Lamp Stat
APPENDIX USB Cradle Indicator Lamps The USB cradle has two indicator lamps: a [CHARGE] lamp and a [USB] lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the USB cradle and camera.
APPENDIX Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Power does not turn on. 1) The battery is not oriented correctly. 2) The battery is dead. 1) Orient the battery correctly (page 25). 2) Charge the battery (page 26). 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 34).
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. All buttons and switches are disabled.
APPENDIX Display Messages Battery is low. The battery is dead. Printing Error One of the following problems occurred during printing. • Printer power off • Out of paper • Out of ink • Printer internal error Record Error Image compression could not be performed during image data storage for some reason. Record the image again. SYSTEM ERROR Your camera system is corrupted. Contact your retailer or a CASIO service center. The card is locked. The LOCK switch of the SD memory card is locked.
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 87). This file cannot be played. The image file or audio file is corrupted, or is a type that cannot be displayed by this camera. Specifications Main Specifications Product: .............................. Digital Camera This function cannot You attempted to copy files from built-in memory to be used.
APPENDIX Approximate Memory Capacity and File sizes: Delete: ................................. Single-file, all files (with protection) • Snapshots File Size (pixels) 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 (UXGA) 1280 x 960 (SXGA) 640 x 480 (VGA) Effective Pixels .................. 3.2 million Quality Approximate Image File Size Fine Normal Economy Fine Normal Economy Fine Normal Economy Fine Normal Economy 1.6MB 1.
APPENDIX Built-in Flash Flash Modes: ................... AUTO, ON, OFF, Red eye reduction Flash Range: ................... 0.8 to 2 meters (2.6' to 6.6') (ISO Sensitivity: “Auto”) ■ Power Requirements Recording Functions: ....... Snapshot; Best Shot; Movie Approximate Battery Life: Power Requirements: ....... Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20) x 1 Monitor Screen: ................. 2.
APPENDIX ■ Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-20) ■ Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type) Rated Voltage: ................... 3.7 V Power Requirement .......... 100 to 240V AC, 50/60Hz, 0.12A Rated Capacitance: ........... 680 mAh Output ................................. 5.3V DC, 1.0A Operating Temperature Range: ................................. 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Dimensions ........................ 48(W) x 28(H) x 66(D) mm (1.9"(W) x 1.1"(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 have a separate battery for the clock. The date and time settings of the camera are cleared whenever power is totally cut off (from both the battery and USB cradle). Be sure to reconfigure these settings after power is interrupted (page 38).