E Digital Camera EX-Z600 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. Camera Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-40) USB Cradle (CA-29) Strap CD-ROM USB Cable AV Cable Basic Reference * The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.
INTRODUCTION Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 26 Contents 2 REC Mode PLAY Mode Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen INTRODUCTION Attaching the Strap .................................................... 31 Power Requirements .................................................. 32 Unpacking ....................................................................
INTRODUCTION Recording Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot) ...................................... 95 Using the Self-timer ................................................... 67 Specifying Image Size ............................................... 70 Before recording with Business Shot To use Business Shot Specifying Image Quality ........................................... 71 96 96 Restoring an Old Photograph ....................................
INTRODUCTION 121 PLAYBACK 149 Basic Playback Operation ........................................ 121 Playing an Audio Snapshot DELETING FILES Deleting a Single File ............................................... 149 122 Deleting All Files ...................................................... 150 Zooming the Display Image ..................................... 123 Resizing an Image ................................................... 124 151 FILE MANAGEMENT Cropping an Image ......................
INTRODUCTION 157 OTHER SETTINGS 169 Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 157 To configure sound settings To set the confirmation tone volume level To set the audio volume level for movie and audio snapshot playback USING A MEMORY CARD Using a Memory Card .............................................. 170 157 157 To insert a memory card into the camera To replace the memory card Formatting a Memory Card 158 170 171 172 Copying Files .....................................
INTRODUCTION 186 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 218 APPENDIX Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ......... 186 Menu Reference ....................................................... 218 Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 194 Indicator Lamp Reference ........................................ 221 Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer .................................................................. 198 Troubleshooting Guide ..........................................
INTRODUCTION • Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon Technologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA). • Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. • Other company, product and service names used herein may also be trademarks or service marks of others.
INTRODUCTION ■ LCD Panel The LCD panel is a product of the latest LCD manufacturing technology that provides a pixel yield of 99.99%. This means that less than 0.01% of the total pixels are defective (they do not turn on or always remain turned on). Features • 6.0 million effective pixels The CCD provides 6.18 million total pixels for images of outstanding resolution and detail. • 2.7-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen • 8.3MB built-in memory Images can be recorded without using a memory card.
INTRODUCTION • Triple Self-timer (page 67) The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times, automatically. • BEST SHOT (page 88) 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 images every time. New BEST SHOT sample scenes include setups for High Sensitivity and Anti Shake. A [BS] (BEST SHOT) button provides direct access to BEST SHOT sample scenes.
INTRODUCTION • Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia Cards) for memory expansion (page 169) • Real-time RGB histogram (page 107) 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) (page 177) Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want using a DPOF compatible printer.
INTRODUCTION • Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands (pages 206, 209, 215) Your camera comes bundled with Photo Loader, the popular application that automatically loads images from your camera to your PC. It also comes with Photohands, and application that makes image retouching quick and easy. Precautions ■ General Precautions Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the EX-Z600. All references in this manual to “camera” refer to the CASIO EX-Z600 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 risk of fire.
INTRODUCTION ■ Test for proper operation before using the camera! • Never open the battery cover, disconnect the AC adaptor from the camera, or unplug the AC adaptor from the wall socket while an image is being recorded. Doing so will not only make storage of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt other image data already stored in file memory.
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 ■ Power Supply • 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 ■ Caring for your camera ■ Other • Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can interfere with proper image recording. Never touch the lens with your fingers. You can remove dust particles from the lens surface by using a lens blower to blow them off. Next, wipe the surface of the lens with a soft lens cloth. • Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the flash can interfere with proper operation of the camera. Avoid touching the flash.
QUICK START GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! 1. Load the battery into the camera 2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the (page 32). battery (page 33). 1 • Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera. • It takes about 180 minutes to achieve a full charge.
QUICK START GUIDE To configure display language and clock settings • Be sure to configure the following settings before using the camera to record images. See page 47 for details. 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to select the language you 1 want. 3. Press [SET] to register the language setting. 4. Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET]. 5. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the city you want, and then press [SET].
QUICK START GUIDE To record an image See page 51 for details. 1. Press [ Auto recording icon ] (REC). • This enters the REC (recording) mode. 2 2. Point the camera at the subject, use the monitor screen to compose the image, and then press the shutter button half way. 3 1 • When the camera finishes its Auto Focus operation, the focus frame will turn green and the operation lamp lights green. Focus frame 3. Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter button all the way down.
QUICK START GUIDE To view a recorded image To delete an image See page 121 for details. See page 149 for details. 1 1 2, 3, 4, 5 2 1. Press [ ] (PLAY). • This enters the PLAY (playback) mode. 2. Use [왗] and [왘] to scroll through the images. 1. Press [ ] (PLAY). 2. Press [왔] ( ). 3. Use [왗] and [왘] to display the image you want to delete. 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Delete”. • To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything, select “Cancel”. 5.
GETTING READY GETTING READY This section contains information about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera. This term as used in this manual: “digital noise” About This Manual This section contains information about the conventions used in this manual. Tiny flecks or “snow” in a recorded image or on the monitor screen, which makes the image look grainy. ■ Button Operations Button operations are indicated by the button name inside of brackets ([ ]).
GETTING READY ■ File Memory General Guide The term “file memory” in this manual is a general term that refers to the location where your camera is currently storing the images you record. File memory can be any one of the following three locations. The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.
GETTING READY ■ Back ■ Bottom G Stopper H Memory card slot I Battery compartment J Battery cover K Tripod screw hole 8 9 0 A B * Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.
GETTING READY ■ Front USB Cradle Simply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB cradle lets you perform the following tasks. 1 Camera connector 2 [USB] lamp 3 [USB] button 4 [PHOTO] button 5 [CHARGE] lamp 1 • Battery charging (page 33) • Viewing of images using the Photo Stand slideshow feature (page 141). • TV connectability for viewing of images on a television screen (page 146).
GETTING READY Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status. • Note that the example screens in this chapter are for illustrative purposes only. They do not exactly match the screen contents actually produced on the camera.
GETTING READY 7 Metering mode indicator (page 116) None Multi Center Weighted Spot 8 • Snapshots: Image size (page 70) 9 • Snapshots: Memory capacity (pages 54, 232) • Movies: Remaining recording time (page 102) 0 • Snapshots: Image quality (page 71) F : Fine N : Normal E : Economy • Movies: Image quality (page 101) HQ : High Quality NORMAL : Normal LP : Long Play A ISO sensitivity NOTE (page 115) • An out of range aperture, shutter speed, or ISO sensitivity setting causes the corresponding monitor
GETTING READY PLAY Mode J 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 F E K D J Digital zoom indicator (page 60) CB A 0 1 PLAY mode file type K Zoom indicator (page 60) • Left side indicates optical zoom. • Right side indicates digital zoom. 3 Folder name/File name Snapshot (page 151) Movie Example : When a file named CIMG0023.
GETTING READY 5 • Snapshots: Image Size (page 70) • Movies: Image quality (page 101) HQ : High Quality NORMAL : Normal LP : Long Play 6 ISO sensitivity (page 115) 7 Aperture value (page 54) 8 Shutter speed value (page 54) 9 Date and time (page 160) 0 Metering mode indicator (page 116) Multi A White balance indicator IMPORTANT! (page 83) AWB • Some information may not display properly if you display an image that was recorded using a different digital camera model.
GETTING READY ■ PLAY Mode Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Each press of [왖] (DISP) changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below.
GETTING READY IMPORTANT! Attaching the Strap • Pressing [왖] (DISP) will not change monitor screen contents during standby or recording of an audio snapshot. • You can use [왖] (DISP) to turn off the monitor screen only when voice recording in the REC mode. You cannot turn off the monitor screen for any other recording function. • Pressing [왖] (DISP) in the Voice Recording REC mode toggles the monitor screen on (“indicators on”) and off.
GETTING READY 2. While pulling the stopper in the direction Power Requirements indicated by the arrow in the illustration, align the arrow mark on the battery with the arrow mark on the camera and slide the battery into the camera. Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40). Loading the Rechargeable Battery Stopper 1. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow, and then swing it open.
GETTING READY 3. Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide To charge the battery it in the direction indicated by the arrow. 1. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN 5.3V] connector of the USB cradle, and then plug it in to a household power outlet. • Note the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera. [DC IN 5.3V] IMPORTANT! • Use only the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported.
GETTING READY NOTE NOTE • 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. • Never use the AC adaptor with a voltage converter. • The bundled AC adaptor is designed for operation with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC.
GETTING READY • The [CHARGE] lamp on the USB cradle should turn red, indicating that charging has started. When charging is complete, the [CHARGE] lamp will turn green. IMPORTANT! • Use only the USB cradle (CA-29) that comes with the camera or the optionally available charger (BC-30L) to charge the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery. Never use any other charging device. • Use only the bundled AC adaptor. Never use any other type of AC adaptor.
GETTING READY ■ If the camera does not work 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 ■ Low Battery Indicator ■ Tips to Make the Battery Last Longer The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on the monitor screen changes as battery power is used. The indicator means that remaining battery power is low. Note that you will not be able to record images while the battery indicator is . Charge the battery immediately whenever either of these indicators appears. • If you do not need the flash while recording, select (flash off) for the flash mode.
GETTING READY To replace the battery Power Supply Precautions 1. Open the battery cover. Note the following precautions when handling or using the battery and the optional charger. 2. Pull the stopper in the direction indicated by ■ Battery Handling Precautions the arrow. ● SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before using the battery for the first time. • This will cause the battery to come part way out of the slot.
GETTING READY • Should you ever notice any of the following conditions while using, charging, or storing a battery, immediately remove it from the camera or charger, and keep it away from open flame: — Fluid leaking — Emission of a strange odor — Heat emission — Battery discoloration — Battery deformation — Any other battery abnormality • If the battery does not achieve full charge after the normal charging time has passed, stop charging.
GETTING READY ● BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS ● PRECAUTIONS DURING USE • Make sure you remove the battery from the camera when you do not plan to use it 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). • The battery is designed for use with this CASIO digital camera only.
GETTING READY ■ USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions Caution! • Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage is outside the rating marked on the AC adaptor. Doing so can create the risk of fire or electric shock. Use only the AC adaptor bundled with this camera. • Do not allow the AC adaptor cord to become cut or damaged, do not place heavy objects on it, and keep it away from heat. A damaged power cord creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
GETTING READY NOTE Turning the Camera On and Off • Pressing [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera enters the REC mode, while pressing [ ] (PLAY) enters the PLAY mode. • Pressing [ ] (PLAY) while in the REC mode switches to the PLAY mode. The lens retracts about 10 seconds after switching modes. ■ To turn on the camera Press the power button, [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY). The operation lamp will light green momentarily, and then power will turn on.
GETTING READY ■ To turn off the camera Configuring Power Saving Settings Press the power button to turn off the camera. You can configure the settings described below to conserve battery power. NOTE Sleep : Automatically turns off the monitor screen if no operation is performed for a specified amount of time in the REC mode. Performing any button operation causes the monitor screen to turn back on. Auto Power Off : Turns off power if you do not perform any operation for a specified amount of time.
GETTING READY ● See “Using the On-screen Menus” (page 45) for information about how to use menus. To configure this feature: Select this setting: Sleep Sleep Auto Power Off Auto Power Off • The Auto Power Off and Sleep features are disabled in the following cases. — When the camera is connected to a computer or some other device through the USB cradle — While a slideshow is in progress — While playing back a voice recording file — While a movie is being recorded 5.
GETTING READY 2. Press [MENU]. Using the On-screen Menus [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. button or [ Tab MENU BS DISP [왖] [왗] 1. Press the power Selection cursor (indicates the currently selected item) SET [왘] [왔] Power button ] (REC).
GETTING READY ● Menu Screen Operations 3. Press [왗] or [왘] to select the tab you want, When you want to do this: Do this: Move between tabs Press [왗] and [왘]. Move from the tab to the settings Press [왔]. Move from the settings to the tab Press [왖]. Move between the settings Press [왖] and [왔]. Display the options available for a setting Press [왘] or press [SET]. Select an option Press [왖] and [왔]. Apply the setting 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 [왗]. Apply the setting and return to tab selection in step 3. 1. Press [왗]. 2. Use [왖] to move back up to tab selection.
GETTING READY • A built-in backup battery retains the date and time settings of the camera for about 30 hours if the camera is not supplied with power. Date and time settings will be cleared when the backup battery goes dead. The following are the conditions when power is not being supplied to the camera.
GETTING READY 3. Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and 6. Use [왖] and [왔] to [왘] to select the geographical area where you live, and then press [SET]. select the date format setting you want, and then press [SET]. Example: December 24, 2006 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the name of the city where you live, and then press [SET]. 5. Use [왖] and [왔] 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 [왖] and [왔]. Move the cursor between settings Press [왗] and [왘]. Toggle between 12-hour and 24hour timekeeping Press [BS]. 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 and the strap do not block the flash, microphone, AF assist light/self-timer lamp or lens. Recording an Image Flash Microphone 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.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • There is a speaker on the bottom of the camera. The operation sound and other sounds can become difficult to hear if you cover the speaker with your hand while holding it. 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 1. Press the power button or [ 2. Compose the image ] (REC) to turn on the camera. Power button [ Auto recording icon on the monitor screen so the main subject is within the focus frame. ] • The focusing range of the camera depends on focus mode you are using (page 73). ON/OFF • This causes the image and the auto recording icon ( ) to appear on the monitor screen, and then enters the currently selected recording mode.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING ● Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation 3. Press the shutter button half way to focus the image. • When you press the shutter button half way, the camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image, and displays the shutter speed value, the aperture value, and the ISO sensitivity. • You can tell whether the image is focused by observing the focus frame and the operation lamp.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING *1 The size of the opening (aperture) that allows light passing through the lens to reach the CCD. A larger aperture value indicates a smaller opening for light to pass through. The camera adjusts this setting automatically. *2 The amount of time the shutter remains open, allowing light passing through the lens to reach the CCD. A larger shutter speed value indicates that the shutter remains open longer, which means more light reaches the CCD.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING ■ Recording Precautions You can turn the AF assist light on or off. It is recommended that you turn off the AF assist light when recording images of nearby people, etc. • Never open the battery cover or place the camera onto the USB cradle while the operation lamp is flashing green. 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.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING ■ About Auto Focus • When recording a dimly lit subject while “Auto” is selected for the ISO sensitivity setting (page 115), the camera increases sensitivity and uses a faster shutter speed. Because of this, you need to guard against camera movement if you have flash turned off (page 62). • Bright light shining on the lens can cause images to appear “washed out”. This tends to happen when recording images outdoors in bright sunlight.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING ■ About the REC Mode Monitor Screen Using Zoom • 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 NOTE Zoom out • The optical zoom factor also affects the lens aperture. • Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against hand movement when using the telephoto setting (zoom in). • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while recording with the Auto Focus mode, Macro mode or manual focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen to tell you the focusing range (pages 75, 77, 80). • Optical zoom is disabled during movie recording. Digital zoom only is available.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Digital Zoom ■ To record an image using digital zoom Digital zoom digitally enlarges the part of the image at the center of the image screen. The range of digital zoom is 3X to 12X (in combination with optical zoom). 1. In the REC mode, Digital zoom indicator hold the zoom controller towards (telephoto) side. IMPORTANT! • This causes the zoom indicator to appear on the display.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING ■ To turn digital zoom on and off 3. Release the zoom controller momentarily, and (telephoto) side again then slide it towards to move the zoom pointer into the digital zoom range. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. • The zoom pointer will also stop when you move the pointer back to the switch over point to re-enter the optical zoom range. Release the zoom controller and (wide angle) side again to then slide it towards move into the optical zoom range. 3.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To do this: Using the Flash Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use. • The approximate effective range of the flash is shown below. Wide Angle Optical Zoom: Approximately 0.15 to 2.8 meters (0.5´ to 9.2´) (ISO Sensitivity: Auto) Telephoto Optical Zoom: Approximately 0.4 to 1.4 meters (1.3´ to 4.6´) (ISO Sensitivity: Auto) * Depends on zoom factor. 1.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING ■ Flash On 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 that 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 IMPORTANT! Flash Unit Status Note the following important points when using redeye reduction. • Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people in the image are looking directly at the camera during the pre-flash. Before pressing the shutter button, call out to the subjects so they all look at the camera while the pre-flash operation is performed. • Red-eye reduction may not work very well if the subjects are located far away from the camera.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Changing the Flash Intensity Setting Using Flash Assist Perform the following steps to change the flash intensity setting. Recording a subject that is outside the flash range can cause the subject to appear dark in the resulting image, because not enough of the flash reaches the subject. When this happens, you can use flash assist to correct the brightness of the recorded subject, so it appears as if the flash illumination was sufficient. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING ■ Flash Precautions 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. To do this: Select this setting: Turn on flash assist Auto Turn off flash assist Off Flash • 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. IMPORTANT! • Flash assist may not produce the desired result for some types of subjects.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • When the flash is turned off ( ), mount the camera on a tripod to record images in an area where available lighting is dim. Recording images under dim lighting without the flash can cause digital noise, which makes images appear coarse. • When red-eye reduction ( ) 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.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To do this: Specify a 10-second self-timer 10s 10 sec Specify a 2-second self-timer 2s 2 sec Specify Triple Self-timer x3 X3 Disable the self-timer 1. The camera performs a 10-second countdown and then records the first image. Select this setting: 2. The camera prepares to record the next image.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 5. Press the shutter button to record the image. AF assist light/ self-timer lamp NOTE • The “2 sec” self-timer setting is best when shooting with a slow shutter speed, because it helps to avoid blurring of images due to hand movement. • The following functions are not available for use in combination with the Triple Self-timer. BEST SHOT recording (“Business Cards and Documents”, “Whiteboard, etc.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you Specifying Image Size want, and then press [SET]. “Image size” is the size of the image, expressed as the number of vertical and horizontal pixels. A “pixel” is one of the many tiny dots that make up the image. More pixels provide finer detail when an image is printed, but a higher pixel count also causes the image’s file size to be larger. You can select an image size to suit your needs for greater detail or smaller file size.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • The above print sizes are all approximate values when printing at a resolution of 200 dpi (dots per inch). Use a larger setting when you want to print at a higher resolution or when you plan to produce a larger size print. • In order to obtain the level of resolution for which your camera is designed, recording at a maximum image size (6M) is recommended. Use a smaller image size when you want to conserve memory capacity.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To get this: Select this setting: High image quality, large file size Fine Normal image quality and normal file size Normal Low image quality, small file size Economy Higher Quality Lower Quality 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 27, 232).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • The exposure compensation value is displayed on the monitor screen. Selecting the Focus Mode You can select one of five different focus modes: Auto Focus, Macro, Pan Focus, Infinity, and Manual Focus. Focus mode indicator 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus”, and then press [왘]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you IMPORTANT! want, and then press [SET].
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Operation lamp Using Auto Focus As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter button down half way. The following is the Auto Focus range. Range: 40cm to ∞ (1.3´ to ∞) • Using optical zoom causes the above range to change. Focus frame 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. When you see this: It means this: 2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Quick Shutter NOTE • When proper focusing is not possible because the subject is closer than the Auto Focus range, the camera automatically switches to the Macro mode range (page 77). • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 58) while recording with Auto Focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Specifying the Auto Focus Area For this type of Auto Focus area: You can use the following procedure to change the Auto Focus area used in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro mode. Note that the configuration of the focus frame changes in accordance with the Auto Focus area you select. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the “REC” tab, select “AF Area”, and then press [왘]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the Auto Focus area you want, and then press [SET].
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE Using the Macro Mode • When the Macro mode cannot focus properly because the subject is too far away, the camera automatically switches to the Auto Focus range (page 74). • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 58) while recording with the Macro mode, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range. Example: 앪앪cm - 앪앪cm Use the Macro mode when you need to focus on close up subjects.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Pan Focus Using the Infinity Mode Pan Focus comes in handy when recording under conditions where Auto Focus is difficult for some reason, or in cases where Auto Focus operation noise is too noticeable in the movie audio. The Infinity mode fixes focus at infinity (∞). Use this mode when recording scenery and other faraway images. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus”, and 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. then press [왘]. 2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Manual Focus 4. Press [SET]. With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of an image manually. The following shows focus range in the Manual Focus mode. 5. While watching the Optical Zoom Factor image on the monitor screen, use [왗] and [왘] to focus. Approximate Focus Range 1X 15cm (5.9˝) to infinity (∞) 3X 40cm (15.7˝) to infinity (∞) • Using optical zoom causes the above range to change. Manual focus position 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE Using Focus Lock • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 58) while recording with manual focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range. Example: MF 앪앪cm - ∞ Focus lock is a technique you can use to focus on a subject that is not located within the focus frame when you record an image. You can use focus lock in the Auto Focus mode ). and the Macro mode ( * 앪앪 will be replaced by the actual focusing range value.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Keeping the shutter Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) button pressed half way down, recompose the image as you like. Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure setting (EV value) manually to adjust for the lighting of your subject. This feature helps to achieve better results when recording a backlit subject, a strongly lit subject indoors, or a subject that is against a dark background. EV Shift Range: –2.0EV to +2.0EV Steps: 1/3EV Main subject 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to • To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes 0.0. change the exposure compensation value, and then press [SET]. 4. Press the shutter button to record the image. • Pressing [SET] registers the displayed value. IMPORTANT! • When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation. EV value [왖] : Increases the EV value.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you Adjusting White Balance want, and then press [SET]. The wavelengths of the light produced by various light sources (daylight, 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.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually • When “Auto” is selected for the white balance setting, the camera automatically determines the white point of the subject. Certain subject colors and light source conditions can cause problems when the camera tries to determine the white point, which makes proper white balance adjustment impossible.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to • This starts the white balance adjustment procedure. The message “Complete” appears on the monitor screen after white balance adjustment is complete. select “Manual”. • This causes the object you last used to adjust manual white balance to appear on the monitor screen. If you want to use the same settings you configured during a previous manual white balance setting operation, skip step 4 and perform step 5. 5. Press [SET].
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to Using Continuous Shutter select “Normal Speed”, “High Speed”, or “Flash Cont. ”, and then press [SET]. You can configure the camera to record only a single snapshot each time the shutter button is pressed, or to keep recording as long as the shutter button remains depressed. You can select from among the following three continuous shutter modes. • This causes the applicable icon to appear on the monitor screen.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Normal-speed continuous shutter Flash continuous shutter Holding down the shutter button continuously records images, as long as there is memory available to store them. Release the shutter button to stop recording. • You can select the flash mode you want with normalspeed continuous shutter (page 62). • The speed of continuous shutter recording depends on the type of memory card loaded in the camera.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, Using the BEST SHOT Mode press [BS] (BEST SHOT). Selecting one of the BEST SHOT sample scenes automatically sets up the camera for recording a similar type of image. • This enters the BEST SHOT mode and displays all 12 of the BEST SHOT scenes. ■ Example Sample Scene • Portrait • In addition to the snapshot scenes, there is one movie scene and one voice record scene. • Scenery • Sample scenes are arranged in sequence, starting from the upper left corner.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Press the shutter button to record the image. • Digital noise reduction processing is performed automatically when you are recording a night scene, fireworks, or other image that requires slow shutter speeds. Because of this, it takes longer to record images at lower shutter speeds. Make sure that you do not perform any camera button operations until the image recording operation is complete.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [왗] and [왘] to select the sample scene Displaying Sample Scenes Individually you want, and then press [SET]. You can use the following procedure to display BEST SHOT sample scenes individually, so you can view the explanation about each scene’s settings. • Pressing [MENU] jumps to the first sample scene (“Auto”). 4. Press the shutter button to record the image. 1. In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT). 2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup • BEST SHOT user setups are located in the camera’s built-in memory following the built-in sample scenes. • Selecting a user snapshot setup displays the indicator “U” in the upper right corner of the monitor screen, followed by a number (that indicates the setup number). • Note that formatting built-in memory (page 168) deletes all BEST SHOT user setups.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE To delete a BEST SHOT user setup • The following are the settings that are included in a snapshot setup: focus mode, EV shift value, white balance mode, flash mode, ISO sensitivity, Metering, Flash Intensity, Flash Assist, Filter, Sharpness, Saturation, and Contrast. • Note that snapshots recorded with this camera only can be used to create a BEST SHOT user setup. • You can have up to 999 BEST SHOT user setups in the camera’s built-in memory at one time.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Reducing the Effects of Hand or Subject Movement • Anti Shake is disabled automatically when any setting other than “Auto” is selected for ISO sensitivity. If you want Anti Shake to be operational after turning it on, be sure to change the ISO sensitivity setting to “Auto” (page 115). • Recording with Anti Shake can cause an image to appear somewhat coarser than normal and can cause slight deterioration of image resolution.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Shooting with High Sensitivity • High Sensitivity is disabled automatically when any setting other than “Auto” is selected for ISO sensitivity. If you want High Sensitivity to be operational after turning it on, be sure to change the ISO sensitivity setting to “Auto” (page 115). • Recording with high sensitivity can cause an image to appear somewhat coarser than normal and can cause slight deterioration of image resolution.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Setup Sample Images Recording Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot) • Business cards and documents Recording a business card, document, whiteboard, or similarly shaped object from an angle can cause the subject to appear misshaped in the resulting image. Business Shot automatically corrects the shape of rectangular objects to make them appear like the camera was positioned directly in front of them.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Before recording with Business Shot To use Business Shot • Before recording, compose the image so outline of the item you want to record fits entirely within the monitor screen. • Make sure the object is against a background that allows its outline to stand out, and that it fills the monitor screen to the maximum extent possible. 1. In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT). 2. Use [왖], [왔], [왗] and [왘] to select the Business Shot image you want, and then press [SET]. 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Use [왗] and [왘] to select the candidate you Restoring an Old Photograph want to correct. You can use the procedure in this section to restore an old, faded photograph with the color provided by modern digital camera technology. 5. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Correct”, and then press [SET]. Before trying to restore an old photograph • Selecting “Cancel” in place of “Correct” stores the original image as-is, without correcting it.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE To restore an old photograph • When the camera is at an angle to the old photograph, one side of the recorded image may appear longer than the side opposite from it. This is called “keystoning,” which is caused by the difference in distance from the camera lens to each side of the photograph. The side of the photograph that is closer to the camera looks longer and the side further from the camera looks shorter.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Use [왗] and [왘] to select the contour 7. Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to move the candidate you want to correct. cropping boundary to the location you want, and then press [SET]. 5. Use [왖] and [왔] to • The camera will restore color automatically and save the image. select “Trim”, and then press [SET]. • If you do not want a border around the image, configure the cropping boundary so it is slightly inside of the boundary of the displayed image.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Recording a Movie • Digital zoom is disabled while recording an old photograph. However, you can use optical zoom. • The camera will not be able to recognize an old photograph in the following cases.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Movie Image Quality The image quality setting determines how much the camera compresses movie images before storing them. Image quality is expressed as image size in pixels. A “pixel” is one of the many tiny dots that make up an image. More pixels (a larger image size) provide finer detail and higher image quality when a movie is played back. Before recording a movie, select the image quality setting that suits your needs. Higher Quality Lower Quality 1.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording a Movie • Movie recording continues as long as remaining memory capacity allows. 1. In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT). • Pan Focus (page 78) is selected automatically as the focus mode in the Movie Mode regardless of the Mode Memory “Focus” setting (page 113) and the snapshot focus mode setting. You can switch to another focus mode before you start recording, but remember that you cannot select the Auto Focus mode for movie recording. 2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Movie Recording Precautions • The movie recording capacity of built-in memory is very small. Use of a memory card (page 169) is recommended when recording movies. • Certain types of memory cards take longer to record data, which can cause movie frames to be dropped. and REC flash on the monitor screen during recording to let you know when a frame has been dropped. Use of an SD memory card with a maximum transfer speed of at least 10MB per second is recommended.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Recording Audio 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Audio Snap”, Adding Audio to a Snapshot and then press [왘]. You can add audio to a snapshot after you record it. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “On” and then press • Image Format: JPEG JPEG is an image format that provides efficient data compression. The file extension of a JPEG file is “.JPG”. [SET]. • This enters the Audio Snapshot mode.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 5. Press the shutter button to start audio Recording Your Voice recording. Voice Recording provides quick and easy recording of your voice. • The operation lamp will flash green while recording is in progress. when you press the shutter button. • 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”. IMPORTANT! • Recording Time: Approximately 25 minutes with built-in memory 6.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT). 2. Use [왖], [왔], [왗] and 4. Recording stops when you press the shutter button, when memory becomes full, or when the battery goes dead. Recording time [왘] to select the “Voice Recording” scene, and then press [SET]. • Selecting the “Voice Recording” scene causes “ ” to appear on the monitor screen. Remaining recording time 3. Press the shutter button to start voice recording.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Audio Recording Precautions • Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers. Using the Histogram You can use [왖] (DISP) to display a histogram on the monitor screen (page 30). The histogram lets you check exposure conditions as you record images. You can also display the histogram of a recorded image in the PLAY mode. ON/OFF Microphone • Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far from the subject.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • An RGB histogram that shows the distribution of R (red), G (green), and B (blue) components is also displayed. This histogram can be used to determine whether there is too much or too little of each of the color components in an image. • 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.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • A centered histogram indicates that there is good distribution of light pixels and dark pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is at optimal lightness. IMPORTANT! • 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.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Assigning Functions to the [왗] and [왘] Keys REC Mode Camera Settings The following are the settings you can configure before recording an image using the REC mode. • • • • • • • • • • • • 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. After you configure the [왗] and [왘] keys, you can change the setting assigned to them without going through the menu screen.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off • While recording a snapshot or movie, you can use [왗] and [왘] to set the functions assigned to them. However, you cannot set the self-timer during movie recording. You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you compose images and ensure that the camera is straight when recording. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Grid”, and then press [왘]. 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Turning Image Review On and Off Using Icon Help Image review displays the images you record on the monitor screen as soon as you record them. Use the following procedure to turn image review on and off. Icon Help displays guidance text about an icon when you select it on the monitor screen while in the REC mode (page 27). • Icon Help text is displayed for the following functions: Flash mode, focus mode, white balance, self-timer, recording type, EV shift.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you Specifying Power On Default Settings want, and then press [SET]. To do this: Select this setting: Display guidance text when you select an icon on the monitor screen.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Function On BEST SHOT status cancel Flash Auto Focus Auto White Balance Auto ISO Auto AF Area Metering Self-timer Flash Intensity Digital Zoom MF Position Zoom Position*2 Setting when camera is turned off 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Off BEST SHOT*1 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Memory”, and then press [왘]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the item you want to change, and then press [왘]. 4.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Specifying ISO Sensitivity • Note that BEST SHOT mode settings take priority over mode memory settings. If you turn the camera off while in the BEST SHOT mode, all settings except for “Zoom Position” will be configured according to the BEST SHOT sample scene when you turn it back on again, regardless of mode memory on/off settings. You can change the ISO sensitivity setting for better images in places where lighting is dim or when you are using faster shutter speeds.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Selecting the Metering Mode • Under certain conditions, a high shutter speed in combination with a high ISO sensitivity setting can cause digital noise (graininess), which makes an image appear rough. For clean, good-quality images, use the lowest ISO sensitivity setting possible. • Using a high ISO sensitivity setting along with the flash to shoot a nearby subject may result in improper illumination of the subject.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Multi (Multi pattern) Multi (Multi pattern) metering divides the image into sections and measures the light in each section for a balanced exposure reading. The camera automatically determines shooting conditions according to the measured lighting pattern, and makes exposure settings accordingly. This type of metering provides error-free exposure settings for a wide range of shooting conditions.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Filter Function Specifying Outline Sharpness The camera’s filter function lets you alter the tint of an image when you record it. Use the following procedure to control the sharpness of image outlines. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Quality” tab, select “Filter”, and 2. Select the “Quality” tab, select “Sharpness”, then press [왘]. and then press [왘]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Color Saturation Specifying Contrast Use the following procedure to control the intensity of the image you are recording. Use this procedure to adjust the relative difference between the light areas and dark areas of the image you are recording. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Quality” tab, select “Saturation”, 2. Select the “Quality” tab, select “Contrast”, and then press [왘]. and then press [왘]. 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Resetting the Camera Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera’s settings to their initial defaults as shown under “Menu Reference” on page 218. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Reset”, and then press [왘]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Reset”, and then press [SET]. • To cancel the procedure without resetting, select “Cancel” and press [SET]. IMPORTANT! • The following are not initialized when you reset the camera (page 219).
PLAYBACK PLAYBACK 2. 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. NOTE 1. Press [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera. [ ] • Holding down [왗] or [왘] scrolls images at high speed.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Playing an Audio Snapshot • Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused. Perform the steps below to display an audio snapshot ) and play its audio. (indicated by 1. In the PLAY mode, use [왗] and [왘] until the image you want is displayed. 2. Press [SET]. • This plays back the audio that accompanies the displayed image. • You can perform the following operations while audio is playing.
PLAYBACK 3. Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to shift the image Zooming the Display Image up, down, left, or right. Perform the following procedure to zoom the image currently on the monitor screen up to eight times its normal size. 4. Press [MENU] to return the image to its original size. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [왗] and [왘] to display IMPORTANT! the image you want. 2. Shift the zoom controller towards ( ) to enlarge the image.
PLAYBACK 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you Resizing an Image want, and then press [SET]. You can resize a recorded image to one of three sizes. • When selecting the image size, the image size value (pixels) will alternate on the display with a corresponding print size. The print size indicates the optimum paper size when you print an image that is the image size you select. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Resize”, and then press [왘].
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Cropping an Image • Resizing an image creates a new file that contains the image in the size you select. The file with the original image also remains in memory. • Note that you cannot resize the following types of images. — 640 × 480 pixel and smaller images — Movie images and the voice recording file icon — Images created with MOTION PRINT — Images recorded with another camera • The resize operation cannot be performed when there is not enough memory to store the resized image.
PLAYBACK 4. Move the zoom controller left and right to IMPORTANT! zoom the image. • Trimming an image causes the original (pre-trimmed) image and the new (trimmed) version to be stored as separate files. • Note that you cannot crop the following types of images. — Movie images and the voice recording file icon — Images created with MOTION PRINT — Images recorded with another camera • The cropping operation cannot be performed when there is not enough memory to store the cropped image.
PLAYBACK 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Correct”, and then Keystone Correction press [SET]. Use the following procedure to correct the snapshot of a blackboard, document, poster, photograph, or other rectangular object that is out of square because it was recorded at an angle. • Select “Cancel” to exit the procedure without performing keystone correction. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [왗] and [왘] to scroll through images on the monitor screen and display the one you want to correct. 2.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Using Color Restoration to Correct the Color of an Old Photograph • Performing keystone correction on an image causes a new (corrected) version to be stored as a separate file. • Keystone correction cannot be performed on the following types of images. — Movie images and the voice recording file icon — Images created with MOTION PRINT — Images recorded with another camera • The keystone correction operation cannot be performed if there is not enough memory to store the corrected image.
PLAYBACK 5. Move the zoom controller left and right to IMPORTANT! zoom the cropping boundary. • Correcting an image causes a new (corrected) version to be stored as a separate file. • Note that you cannot correct the following types of images. — Movie images and the voice recording file icon — Images created with MOTION PRINT — Images recorded with another camera • The color correct operation cannot be performed if there is not enough memory to store the corrected image.
PLAYBACK Playing and Editing a Movie Playing a Movie Use the following procedure to play a movie you recorded with this camera. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [왗] and [왘] to scroll through movies on the monitor screen and display the one you want. Elapsed recording time Movie icon To do this: Do this: Fast forward or fast reverse playback • Each press increases the speed one more step. Press [왗] or [왘]. Return fast forward or fast reverse movie playback to normal speed Press [SET].
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Editing a Movie • You can adjust the volume level of movie audio during movie playback only. • You can zoom a movie up to 3.5 times normal size. • Playback may not be possible for movies not recorded with this camera. Use the procedure in this section to edit and delete movies. Editing operations let you cut everything before or after a specific frame, or to cut everything between two frames. IMPORTANT! • Cut operations cannot be undone.
PLAYBACK ■ To cut everything before or after a specific frame 4. Display the frame where you want the cut to be located. 1. While the movie you are editing is playing, press [SET]. • This will pause movie playback. To do this: Do this: Fast forward or fast reverse playback Press [왗] or [왘]. Pause or unpause movie playback Press [SET]. Scroll paused playback one frame Press [왗] or [왘]. Cancel the cut operation Press [MENU]. 2. Press [왔].
PLAYBACK ■ To cut everything between two specific frames 5. When the frame you want is displayed, press [왔]. 1. While the movie is playing, press [SET]. • This will pause movie playback. 6. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Yes,” and then press [SET]. 2. Press [왔]. • The message “Busy.... Please wait...” will remain on the display as the cut operation is performed. Cutting is complete when the message disappears.
PLAYBACK 4. Display the starting frame where you want the 6. Referring to step 4, first cut to be located. To do this: Do this: Fast forward or fast reverse playback Press [왗] or [왘]. Pause or unpause movie playback Press [SET]. Scroll paused playback one frame Press [왗] or [왘]. Cancel the cut operation Press [MENU]. search for the cut end screen. When the cut end screen is displayed, press [왔]. • The red portion of the indicator bar shows what part will be cut. 7.
PLAYBACK ■ To capture a still image from a movie Capturing a Still Image from a Movie (MOTION PRINT) 1. In the PLAY mode, use [왗] and [왘] to scroll The MOTION PRINT feature lets you capture a frame from an existing movie and create a still image that is suitable for printing. There are two layouts you can use when capturing an image, and the layout you select determines the final image size. through movies on the monitor screen and display the one that contains the frames you want. 2. Press [MENU].
PLAYBACK 5. Use [왗] and [왘] to display the frame that you Displaying the 9-image View want to use as the main image. The following procedure displays nine images on the monitor screen at the same time. • Holding down either button scrolls at high speed. 6. After selecting the 1. In the PLAY mode, shift the zoom controller frame you want, press [SET]. towards ( ).
PLAYBACK 2. Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and Selection boundary Displaying the Calendar Screen [왘] to move the selection boundary to the image you want. Pressing [왘] while the selection boundary is in the right column or [왗] while it is in the left column scrolls to the next full screen of nine images. Use the following procedure to display a 1-month calendar. Each day shows the first file recorded on that day, which makes it easy to find the file you want. 1.
PLAYBACK • The file displayed on the calendar for each date is the first file that was recorded on that date. Playing a Slideshow A slideshow automatically plays back images in sequence at a fixed interval. • To exit the calendar screen, press [MENU] or [BS]. • On the calendar screen, recording file (page 105). • indicates a voice appears in place of the image when the date contains data that cannot be displayed by this camera. 2. Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to move the 1.
PLAYBACK 3. Use the screen that appears to configure the image, time, interval, and effect settings. Images • All Images Displays all images in camera memory. • OnIy This icon appears only in the case of snapshots and audio snapshots. • OnIy This icon appears only in the case of movies. • One Image Displays a particular image. • Favorites Displays all images in the FAVORITE folder. Time Use [왗] and [왘] to specify the playback time you want (1 to 5 minutes, or 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes).
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • Note that effect settings are disabled when the slideshow “Images” setting is “Favorites” or “ Only”, or when the slideshow “Interval” setting is “MAX”, “1 sec”, or “2 sec”. • Images copied from another digital camera or a computer may take longer time to appear than the slideshow interval time you specify. • If there are indicators on the display, you can clear them by pressing [왖] (DISP) (page 30).
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]. 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. You can play a Photo Stand slideshow without worrying about remaining battery power, or you can specify display of a particular image.
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. • Each press of [SET] rotates the image 90 degrees. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 5. After you are finished configuring settings, press [MENU] to exit the setting screen. 2.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Adding Audio to a Snapshot • You cannot rotate an image that is protected. To rotate such an image, first unprotect it. • You may not be able to rotate a digital image that was recorded with another type of digital camera. • You cannot rotate the following types of images. — Movie images and the voice recording file icon — Zoomed images — Images created with MOTION PRINT • Image rotation is supported for single image only.
PLAYBACK 1. In the PLAY mode, use [왗] and [왘] to scroll To re-record audio through snapshots until the one to which you want to add audio is displayed. 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. Press [MENU]. 3. Select the “PLAY” 2. Press [MENU]. tab, select “Dubbing”, and then press [왘]. 3. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Dubbing”, and then press [왘]. 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Delete”, and then press [SET].
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Playing Back a Voice Recording File • Take care that you do not block the ON/OFF microphone with your fingers. • Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far Microphone from the subject. • The (Audio) icon appears on the monitor screen after audio recording is complete. • You will not be able to record audio when remaining memory capacity is low. • You cannot add audio to the following types of images.
PLAYBACK To do this: Do this: Fast forward or fast reverse the audio Hold down [왗] or [왘]. Pause and unpause audio playback Press [SET]. Adjust audio volume Press [왔] and then use [왖] and [왔]. Toggle monitor screen indicators on and off Press [왖] (DISP). Cancel playback Press [MENU]. Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen You can display recorded images on a TV screen.
PLAYBACK 2. Turn off the camera. • After using an optionally available AV cable (EMC3A) to connect the camera’s USB cradle connector directly to the AUDIO IN terminal of a TV, you can view recorded images on the TV and even use the TV screen to compose images before recording them. 3. Set the camera onto the USB cradle. 4. Turn on the TV and select its video input mode. 5. Press [ ] to turn on the camera, and then perform the required operation for playback.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Selecting the Video Output System • Images will not display properly if you select the wrong video system. • This camera supports the NTSC and PAL video systems only. Images will not display properly if you use a TV (monitor) that is designed for a different video system. You can select either NTSC or PAL for the video system to match the system of the TV you are using. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2.
DELETING FILES DELETING FILES You can delete a single file, or you can delete all files currently in memory. Deleting a Single File 1. In the PLAY mode, IMPORTANT! press [왔] ( • 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 Deleting All Files 1. In the PLAY mode, press [왔] ( ). 2. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “All Files Delete”, and then press [SET]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Yes”. • To exit the file delete operation without deleting anything, select “No”. 4. Press [SET] to delete all the files. • The message “There are no files.” appears on the screen after all of the files are deleted.
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 store the files you want in the camera’s built-in memory. 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. File names are generated as shown below. Example: Name of the 26th file Folders CIMG0026.
FILE MANAGEMENT 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to Protecting Files select “On”, and then press [SET]. Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted (page 149). 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. IMPORTANT! • To unprotect a file, select “Off” in step 4, and then press [SET].
FILE MANAGEMENT To protect all files in memory Using the FAVORITE Folder You can copy photos of family members or other special shots from the file storage folder (page 200) to the FAVORITE folder in built-in memory. Images copied to the FAVORITE folder are automatically reduced to 320 × 240 pixels. Images in the FAVORITE folder are not displayed during normal playback, so it helps to keep your personal images private as you carry them around.
FILE MANAGEMENT 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to NOTE select “Save”, and then press [SET]. • Copying an image file with the above procedure creates a 320 × 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 IMPORTANT! To display a file in the FAVORITE folder • 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. If you want to view the contents of the FAVORITE folder on your computer screen, you need to remove the memory card from the camera (if you are using one) before placing the camera onto the USB cradle to start data communication (pages 171, 186). 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2.
FILE MANAGEMENT To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and then press [왘]. then press [왘]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Show”, and then 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Show”, and then press [SET]. 4. Press [왔] ( press [SET]. 4. Press [왔] ( ). 5.
OTHER SETTINGS OTHER SETTINGS To set the confirmation tone volume level Configuring Sound Settings You can configure different sounds to play whenever you turn on the camera, press the shutter button half-way or all the way, or perform a key operation. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds”, and To configure sound settings then press [왘]. 1. Press [MENU]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “ 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds”, and 4.
OTHER SETTINGS To set the audio volume level for movie and audio snapshot playback Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen You can specify an image you recorded as the startup screen image, which causes it to appear on the monitor screen whenever you press the power button or [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera. The startup screen image does not appear if you press [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds”, and then press [왘]. 3.
OTHER SETTINGS IMPORTANT! Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method • You can select any one of the following types of image as the startup image. — The camera’s built-in image — A snapshot — The image only of an audio snapshot • Only one image can be stored in startup image memory at one time. Selecting a new startup image overwrites anything that is already stored in startup image memory.
OTHER SETTINGS To select your Home Time zone Setting the Clock Use the procedures in this section to select a Home Time Zone, and to change its date and time settings. If you want to change the time and date setting only without changing the Home Time Zone, perform the procedure under “To set the current time and date” (page 161) only. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”, and then press [왘]. • This displays the current World Time zone. IMPORTANT! 3.
OTHER SETTINGS To set the current time and date Changing the Date Format 1. Press [MENU]. You can select from among three different formats for display of the date. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Adjust”, and 1. Press [MENU]. then press [왘]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Date Style”, 3. Set the current date and the time. and then press [왘]. To do this: Do this: Change the setting at the current cursor location Press [왖] or [왔]. then press [SET].
OTHER SETTINGS To configure World Time settings Using World Time You can use the World Time screen to select a time zone and instantly change the time setting of the camera’s clock when you go on a trip, etc. World Time lets you select one of 162 cities in 32 time zones. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”, and then press [왘]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “World”, and then To display the World Time screen press [왘]. 1. Press [MENU]. 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to 2.
OTHER SETTINGS 5. Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and Editing the Date and Time of an Image [왘] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET]. Use the procedure in this section to change the date and time of a previously recorded image. This capability comes in handy when the current date and time are wrong due to the following reasons.
OTHER SETTINGS To do this: Do this: Change the value at the cursor location Press [왖] or [왔]. Move the cursor between settings Press [왗] or [왘]. Toggle between 12-hour and 24hour timekeeping Press [BS]. Changing the Display Language You can use the following procedure to select one of ten languages as the display language. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Language”, 5. When all the settings are the way you want, and then press [왘]. press [SET] to apply them. 3.
OTHER SETTINGS Changing the Brightness of the Monitor Screen You can use the following procedure to change the brightness of the monitor screen. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Screen”, and then press [왘]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. 165 When you want to do this: Select this setting: Automatic adjustment of monitor screen brightness in accordance with lighting conditions • Auto 2 adjusts to a brighter setting more quickly than Auto 1.
OTHER SETTINGS • Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT) causes the camera to see the computer as an external storage device. Use this setting for normal transfer of images from the camera to a computer (using the bundled Photo Loader application). • PTP (PictBridge) simplifies the transfer of image data to the connected device.
OTHER SETTINGS Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ Power On/Off Functions ] (PLAY) You can use the following procedures to configure [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) so power turns on and/or off whenever they are pressed. 1. Press [MENU].
OTHER SETTINGS 1. Check to make sure there is no memory card Formatting Built-in Memory loaded in the camera. Formatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it. • If there is a memory card loaded in the camera, remove it (page 171). IMPORTANT! 2. Press [MENU]. • Note that data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered. Check to make sure you do not need any of the data in memory before you format it. • Formatting built-in memory deletes the following.
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 memory to a memory card and from a built-in memory card to built-in memory. • Certain types of cards can slow down processing speeds. If you are using a slow memory card, you may not be able to record a movie using the “HQ” image quality setting.
USING A MEMORY CARD 2. Positioning the Using a Memory Card memory card so its back is facing in the same direction as the camera’s monitor screen, carefully slide it into the card slot. Slide the card all the way in until you hear it click securely into place. 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! To replace the memory card • Never try to insert anything that is not an SD memory card or MMC (MultiMediaCard) into the camera’s memory card slot. Doing so can cause malfunction of the camera. • 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 lamp is flashing green.
USING A MEMORY CARD Formatting a Memory Card ■ To format a memory card Formatting a memory card deletes any data already stored on it. 1. Load the memory card into the camera. 2. Turn on the camera, and press [MENU]. IMPORTANT! • 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 • 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. • We recommend that you format a memory card before using it for the first time after purchasing it, or whenever the card you are using seems to be the cause of abnormal images.
USING A MEMORY CARD IMPORTANT! To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card • Copy is not possible if there is not enough memory capacity to hold all of the images you are trying to copy. 1. Load the memory card into the camera. 2. Turn on the camera. Next, enter the PLAY mode and press [MENU]. 3. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Copy”, and then press [왘]. 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Built-in Card”, and then press [SET]. • This starts the copy operation and displays the message “Busy....
USING A MEMORY CARD NOTE To copy a specific 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. 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 [왖] and [왔] to select “Card Built-in”, and then press [SET]. 3. Use [왗] and [왘] to select the file you want to copy. 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Copy”, and then press [SET].
PRINTING IMAGES PRINTING IMAGES ■ Printing Directly on a Printer Equipped with a Card Slot, or a Printer that Supports USB DIRECT-PRINT or PictBridge A digital camera provides you with a variety of different ways to print the images it records. The three main printing methods are described below. Use the method that best suits your needs.
PRINTING IMAGES ■ Printing with a Computer DPOF Windows Users The camera comes bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands applications, which can be installed on a Windows computer for image transfer, management, and printing. For more information, see “Using the Camera with a Windows Computer” (pages 186, 203).
PRINTING IMAGES 5. Use [왖] and [왔] 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 select “DPOF”, and then press [왘]. stamping for the prints, press [BS] so “On” is displayed. • “On” indicates that date stamping is turned on.
PRINTING IMAGES 5. To turn on date stamping for the prints, press To configure print settings for all images [BS] so “On” is displayed. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. • “On” indicates that date stamping is turned on. • Turning on date stamping while “00” is specified for the number of copies will cause the number of copies to change to “01”. Any other number of copies setting will remain the same when you turn on date stamping. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF”, and then press [왘]. 3.
PRINTING IMAGES IMPORTANT! Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT • DPOF settings are not cleared automatically after printing is complete. This means that if you perform another printing operation without clearing DPOF settings, printing will be performed in accordance with the last settings you configured. If you want to prevent this from happening, perform the procedure under “To configure print settings for all images” (page 179) and change the number of copies to “00”.
PRINTING IMAGES 1. Press [MENU]. 4. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the USB cradle and a printer. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press [왘]. USB port 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you USB cable (bundled) Connector B want, and then press [SET].
PRINTING IMAGES 5. Turn off the camera, and then set the camera 9. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Paper Size”, and on the USB cradle. then press [왘]. 6. Turn on the printer. 10. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the paper size you want to use for printing, and then press [SET]. 7. Load paper for printing the images into the • The following are the print sizes that are available. 3.5˝ × 5˝ 5˝ × 7˝ 4˝ × 6˝ A4 8.5˝ × 11˝ By Printer printer. 8. Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button.
PRINTING IMAGES 11. Use [왖] and [왔] to 12. On the camera’s monitor screen, use [왖] and specify the print option you want. [왔] to select “Print”, and then press [SET]. • This starts printing and displays the message “Busy.... Please wait...” on the monitor screen. The message will disappear after a short while, even though printing is still being performed. Pressing any of the camera’s buttons while printing is in progress will cause the message to reappear.
PRINTING IMAGES Date Printing ■ Printing Precautions Any one of the procedures described below can be used to include the recording date in image prints. Correct date printing requires that the current date be set on the camera before the image is recorded. • Specifying date printing with DPOF settings (page 177) — Some printers may have settings that disable time stamp and/or DPOF printing. See the user documentation that comes with your printer for details about how to enable these features.
PRINTING IMAGES PRINT Image Matching III Exif Print Images include PRINT Image Matching III data (mode setting and other camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching III 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.
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 1. What you should do first depends on whether IMPORTANT! your computer is running under Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98SE, or 98. • Low battery power can cause the camera to power down suddenly during data communication. Use of the special AC adaptor is recommended to power the camera during data communication. • If you are using battery power without the AC adaptor, make sure that the battery is fully charged.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 2. Set the bundled CD-ROM into the CD-ROM 5. When the final setup screen appears, click the drive of your computer. [Exit] button on the CD-ROM menu to exit the menu, and then remove the CD-ROM from your computer. • Use the CD-ROM whose contents label shows “USB driver”. • With some computer operating systems, a message prompting you to restart your computer may appear. If this happens, restart your computer. The CD-ROM menu will appear again after your computer restarts.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 7. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the USB cradle and your computer’s USB port. [DC IN 5.3V] USB port USB cable (bundled) Connector B Connector A ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ [ ](USB port) • Take care when connecting the USB cable to the USB cradle or your computer. USB ports and cable plugs are shaped for proper positioning. • Plug the USB cable plugs into the ports securely, as far as they will go.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 8. Press the camera’s power button to turn it on, 12. Place the camera onto the USB cradle. and then press its [MENU] button. • Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on. 9. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press [왘]. 10. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT)”, and then press [SET]. 11. Turn off the camera. 13. Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 14. On your computer, double-click “My • Pressing the [USB] button enters the USB mode, which causes the USB cradle’s [USB] lamp to light green (page 223). Computer”. • If you are running Windows XP, click [Start] and then [My Computer]. • At this point, some operating systems will display a “Removable Disk” dialog box. If your operating system does, close the dialog box. 15. Double-click “Removable Disk”. • Your computer sees the camera’s file memory as a removable disk.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 19. Depending on your operating system, perform NOTE one of the following procedures to save the files, if you want. • If you already have a folder named “Dcim” in your computer’s “My Documents” folder, performing the procedures under step 19 above will overwrite the existing “Dcim” folder with the newly saved folder. If you want to save the contents of the existing “Dcim” folder, change its name or move it to another location before saving a new “Dcim” folder.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER ■ USB Connection Precautions 20. Depending on the version of Windows you are running, use one of the following procedures to terminate the USB connection. • Do not leave the same image displayed on your computer screen for a long time. Doing so can cause the image to “burn in” on the screen. • Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera or USB cradle operation while data communication is in progress. Doing so can cause data to become corrupted.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! Using the Camera with a Macintosh 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. 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.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 2. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the USB cradle and your computer’s USB port. [DC IN 5.3V] USB port USB cable (bundled) Connector B Connector A ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ [ ](USB port) • Take care when connecting the USB cable to the USB cradle or your computer. USB ports and cable plugs are shaped for proper positioning. • Plug the USB cable plugs into the ports securely, as far as they will go.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 3. Press the camera’s power button to turn it on, 8. Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button. and then press its [MENU] button. • Pressing the [USB] button enters the USB mode, which causes the USB cradle’s [USB] lamp to light green (page 223). 4. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press [왘]. 9. Your Macintosh will see the camera’s file 5. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Mass Storage (USB memory as a drive. DIRECT-PRINT)”, and then press [SET].
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 11. Double-click the file that contains the image IMPORTANT! you want to view. • Never use your computer to edit, delete, move, or rename images stored in the camera’s 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 large error in the number of images value displayed by the camera.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER ■ USB Connection Precautions Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer • Do not leave the same image displayed on your computer screen for a long time. Doing so can cause the image to “burn in” on the screen. • Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera or USB cradle operation while data communication is in progress. Doing so can cause data to become corrupted.
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. 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 Memory Folder Structure ■ Folder and File Contents ■ Folder Structure • DCIM folder Folder that stores all of the digital camera files DCIM (DCIM Folder) (Storage folder) (Image file) (Movie file) (Audio file) (Audio snapshot image file) (Audio snapshot audio file) 101CASIO 102CASIO (Storage folder) (Storage folder) ... 100CASIO CIMG0001.JPG CIMG0002.AVI CIMG0003.WAV CIMG0004.JPG CIMG0004.WAV ... FAVORITE* ... CIMG0001.JPG CIMG0002.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER • FAVORITE folder (Built-in memory only) Folder that contains Favorites image files (Image Size: 320 × 240 pixels) Image Files Supported by the Camera • Image files recorded with this camera • DCF protocol image files • DPOF file folder Folder that contains DPOF files 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 This section explains the software and applications on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera, and provides an overview of what you can do with them. Note that the procedure you need to perform depends on whether you are using computer running under Windows (see below) or a Macintosh (see page 213).
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Purpose Software Name Supported Windows Versions Required Operation Snapshot retouching, reorientation, printing Photohands 1.0 XP/2000/Me/98SE/98 Install Photohands 1.0 (page 209). Movie playback * DirectX 9.0c XP/2000/Me/98SE/98 Windows Media Player is not included on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera, but it is included with Windows. Use the Windows Media Player application that is installed with Windows for playback.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER USB driver Type B OS: 98SE/98 Computer System Requirements Computer system requirements are different for each of the applications. Be sure to check the requirements for the particular application you are trying to use. Note that the values provided here are minimum requirements for running each application. Actual requirements are greater, depending on the number of images and the sizes of the images being handled.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Photohands 1.0 OS: XP/2000/Me/98SE/98 Memory: At least 64MB HD: At least 10MB Managing Images on a PC To manage images on a PC, you need to install the Photo Loader application from the CD-ROM that comes with the camera. • Use the CD-ROM whose contents label shows “Photo Loader”. DirectX 9.0c OS: XP/2000/Me/98SE/98 HD: At least 65MB free space during installation, 18MB after installation is complete.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ Getting Started ■ Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File 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. • The menu application may not start up automatically on some computers. If this happens, navigate to the CDROM and double-click “menu.exe” to launch the menu application.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ Installing Photo Loader ■ Checking for the Proper Version of DirectX In order to manage images using Photo Loader, your computer also needs to have DirectX 9.0 or higher installed. You can check the installed version of DirectX using your PC’s DirectX Diagnostic Tool. 1. Click the “Install” button for “Photo Loader”. 2. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen. 1.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 4. Click [Exit] to exit DirectX Diagnostic Tool. Retouching, Reorienting, and Printing a Snapshot • If your PC already has DirectX 9.0 or higher installed, you do not need to install DirectX 9.0c from the bundled CD-ROM. In order to retouch, reorient, or print snapshots on your PC, you need to install Photohands from the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera. • Use the CD-ROM whose contents label shows “Photohands”. • If your PC does not have DirectX 9.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ Getting Started ■ Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File 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. • The menu application may not start up automatically on some computers. If this happens, navigate to the CDROM and double-click “menu.exe” to launch the menu application.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! Playing a Movie • The above is the recommended environment. Configuring this environment does not guarantee proper operation. • Even if your computer meets the recommended requirements described above, certain settings and other installed software may interfere with proper playback of movies. Windows Media Player, which is already installed on most computers, can be used for movie playback.
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 must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer in order to view the contents of a PDF file.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer Your digital camera comes bundled with useful applications for using it in combination with a computer. Install the applications you need on your computer. Selecting the Software You Need Install the software on your Macintosh that allows you to perform the type of operations you want.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Photo Loader 1.1 OS: OS 9 Memory: 32MB HD: At least 3MB Computer System Requirements Computer system requirements are different for each of the applications. Be sure to check the requirements for the particular application you are trying to use. Note that the values provided here are minimum requirements for running each application. Actual requirements are greater, depending on the number of images and the sizes of the images being handled.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! Managing Images on a Macintosh • 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 Playing a Movie Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) You can use QuickTime, which comes bundled with your operating system, to play back movies. You must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer in order to view the contents of a PDF file. If you don’t, go to the Adobe Systems Incorporated website and install Acrobat Reader.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ To view the Photo Loader user’s guide 1. On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder. 2. Open the “Photo Loader” folder and then open the “English” folder. 3. Open “PhotoLoader_english”. To register as a camera user Internet registration only is supported. Visit the following CASIO website to register: http://world.casio.
APPENDIX APPENDIX Menu Reference The following shows lists of menus that appear in the REC mode and the PLAY mode, and their settings. • The settings that are underlined in the following table are initial defaults.
APPENDIX ● Quality Tab Menu Size Quality ● Set Up Tab Menu 6M (2816 × 2112) / 6M (3:2) (2816 × 1872 (3:2)) / 4M (2304 × 1728) / 3M (2048 × 1536) / 2M (1600 × 1200) / VGA (640 × 480) Screen Auto 2 / Auto 1 / +2 / +1 / 0 Sounds Startup / Half Shutter /Shutter / Operation / Startup On (Selectable image) / Off Fine / Normal / Economy File No. Continue / Reset World Time Home / World Operation / (Snapshots) Quality HQ / Normal / LP Home Time setup (city, DST, etc.
APPENDIX ■ PLAY Mode ● Set Up Tab Menu • The contents of the PLAY mode set up tab menu are identical to those of the REC mode set up tab menu.
APPENDIX ■ REC Mode Indicator Lamp Reference The camera has two indicator lamps: an operation lamp and an AF assist light/self-timer lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the camera. Operation lamp Operation Lamp Green AF assist light / self-timer lamp Red Amber AF assist light/selftimer lamp Meaning Red Operational (Power on, recording enabled) Pattern 3 Flash is charging. Auto Focus operation was Lit successful. Pattern 3 Cannot Auto Focus.
APPENDIX Operation Lamp Green Red Pattern 2 Lit Pattern 3 Pattern 3 Pattern 3 Amber AF assist light / self-timer lamp IMPORTANT! • When you are using a memory card, never remove the card from the camera while the operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so will cause recorded images to be lost. Meaning Red Memory card problem / Memory card is unformatted. / BEST SHOT setup cannot be registered. Memory card is locked. / Cannot create folder. / Memory is full.
APPENDIX ■ PLAY Mode ■ USB Cradle Indicator Lamps AF assist light / Operation Lamp self-timer lamp Green Red 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 32). 2) Charge the battery (page 33). 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-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery. Camera suddenly powers down. 1) Auto Power Off activated (page 43).
Image Recording APPENDIX Symptom Possible Cause Auto Focus does not focus properly. 1) The lens is dirty. 2) The subject is not located in the center of the focus frame when you compose the image. 3) The subject you are shooting is a type that is not compatible with Auto Focus operation (page 57). 4) You are moving the camera. 1) Clean the lens. 2) Make sure the subject is centered in the focus frame when composing the image. 3) Use manual focus (page 79).
APPENDIX Image Recording Symptom Possible Cause Action Camera powers down during self-timer countdown. The battery is dead. Charge the battery (page 33). Monitor screen image is out of focus. 1) You are using the Manual Focus mode and have not focused the image. 2) You are trying to use the Macro mode ( ) when shooting a scenery or portrait shot. 3) You are trying to use Auto Focus or the Infinity mode ( ) when shooting a close-up shot. 1) Focus the image (page 79).
APPENDIX Playback Movies Symptom Possible Cause Action Vertical lines on the monitor screen. Recording a very brightly lit subject can cause a vertical band to appear in the monitor screen image. This is a CCD phenomenon known as “vertical smear”, and does not indicate malfunction of the camera. Note that vertical smear is not recorded with the image in the case of a snapshot, but it is recorded in the case of a movie. Out of focus images. The subject is outside the shooting range of the 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. USB communication is in progress. After confirming that the computer is not accessing camera memory, disconnect the USB cable. Cannot transfer files over a USB connection. 1) Camera is not set securely on the USB cradle.
APPENDIX If you have problems installing the USB driver... You may not be able to install the USB driver properly if you use the USB cable to connect the camera to a computer running Windows 98SE/98 before installing the USB driver from the bundled CD-ROM, or if you have another type of driver installed. This will make it impossible for the computer to recognize the digital camera when it is connected. If this happens, you will need to re-install the camera’s USB driver.
APPENDIX Display Messages Battery is low. The battery is dead. Cannot correct image! Keystone correction cannot be performed for some reason. The image will be stored as-is, without correction (pages 96, 98). Can not find the file. The camera cannot find a image specified by the slideshow “Images” setting. Specify another image (page 139). Cannot register any more files. • You are attempting to save a BEST SHOT scene when there are already 999 scenes in the “SCENE” folder (page 91).
APPENDIX Printing Error Record Error One of the following problems occurred during printing. • Printer power off • Printer internal error There is no image to The image or movie whose setup you are trying to register. save is not supported by BEST SHOT. Image compression could not be performed during image data storage for some reason. Record the image again. Replenish ink! The camera is in the Printer mode, and the printer is running low on ink or is out of ink.
APPENDIX Data Size Specifications • Snapshots Product ............................... Digital Camera File Size (pixels) Model .................................. EX-Z600 6M 2816 × 2112 ■ Camera Functions 6M (3:2) 2816 × 1872 (3:2) 4M 2304 × 1728 Image Files Format Snapshots ....................... JPEG (Exif Ver.2.2); DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) 1.0 standard; DPOF compliant Movies ............................. AVI (Motion JPEG) Audio ...............................
APPENDIX • Movies Image Size (Pixels) Delete .................................. Single-file, all files (with protection) Maximum Recording Time Per File Approximate Data Rate (Frame Rate) HQ 640 × 480 Until memory full 10.2 megabits per second (30 frames / second) 6 seconds 3 minutes and 16 seconds Normal 640 × 480 Until memory full 6.1 megabits per second (30 frames / second) 11 seconds 5 minutes and 27 seconds Until memory full 2.
APPENDIX Exposure Control Light Metering ................. Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot by CCD Exposure ......................... Program AE Exposure Compensation ..... –2EV to +2EV (1/3EV units) Built-in Flash Flash Modes .................... Auto Flash, ON, OFF, Red eye reduction, Soft Flash Flash Range .................... Wide Angle Optical Zoom: 0.15 to 2.8 meters (0.5´ to 9.2´) Telephoto Optical Zoom: 0.4 to 1.4 meters (1.3´ to 4.6´) • Flash Continuous Shutter Wide Angle Optical Zoom: 0.
APPENDIX Viewfinder .......................... Monitor screen ■ Power Requirements Timekeeping Functions .... Built-in digital quartz clock Date and Time ................ Recorded with image data Auto Calendar ................. To 2049 World Time ...................... City; Date; Time; Summer time; 162 cities in 32 time zones Power Requirements ........
APPENDIX ■ Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-40) *2 Continuous Recording Conditions • Temperature: 23°C (73°F) • Monitor screen: On • Flash: Off • Image recorded every 15 seconds, alternating full wide-angle and full telephoto zoom Rated Voltage .................... 3.7 V Rated Capacitance ............ 1300 mAh Operating Temperature Range ..................................
APPENDIX ■ Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type) (AD-C52G) ■ Special AC Adaptor (Plug-in Type) (AD-C52J) Power Requirement .......... 100 to 240V AC, 50/60Hz, 83 mA Power Requirement .......... 100 to 240V AC, 50/60Hz, 83mA Output ................................. 5.3V DC, 650 mA Output ................................. 5.3V DC, 650mA Dimensions ........................ 50(W) × 20(H) × 70(D) mm (2.0˝(W) × 0.8˝(H) × 2.8˝(D)) (excluding projections and cable) Dimensions ........................
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