E Digital Camera EX-Z57 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) CD-ROM USB Cradle (CA-27) USB Cable Strap Basic Reference * The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.
INTRODUCTION 21 Contents GETTING READY About This Manual ..................................................... 21 2 INTRODUCTION General Guide ............................................................ 22 Camera USB Cradle Unpacking .................................................................... 2 Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 25 Features .......................................................................
INTRODUCTION 49 Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 79 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually Recording an Image ................................................... 49 Specifying the Recording Mode Aiming the Camera Recording an Image 49 50 51 Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup To delete a BEST SHOT user setup 84 86 Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot) .................................... 86 Using Zoom .....
INTRODUCTION 109 PLAYBACK 129 Basic Playback Operation ........................................ 109 Playing an Audio Snapshot FILE MANAGEMENT Folders ..................................................................... 129 110 Memory Folders and Files Flipping the Display ................................................... 111 129 Protecting Files ........................................................ 130 To protect a single file To protect all files in memory Zooming the Display Image ......
INTRODUCTION 155 Using World Time ..................................................... 143 To display the World Time screen To configure World Time settings 143 143 PRINTING IMAGES DPOF ........................................................................ 156 To configure print settings for a single image To configure print settings for all images Changing the Display Language ............................. 144 Changing the Brightness of the Monitor Screen .....
INTRODUCTION 180 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 197 Using the Album Feature ......................................... 180 Selecting an Album Layout Configuring Detailed Album Settings Creating an album Viewing Album Files Saving an Album To delete an album Menu Reference ....................................................... 197 181 181 183 185 187 188 Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 199 Troubleshooting Guide .............................................
INTRODUCTION • Macintosh is a registered trademark 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 • 5 million effective pixels The CCD provides 5.25 million total pixels of very highresolution for crisp, clear, prints and display images. • 2.
INTRODUCTION • Auto Pan Focus (page 71) When you press the shutter button all the way down without pausing, the camera immediately records the image without waiting for Auto Focus to be performed. This helps to avoid missing a special moment while you wait for the camera to Auto Focus. • Coupling Shot and Pre-shot (pages 86, 88) Coupling Shot lets you combine two subjects into a single image, while Pre-shot lets you add a subject to a previously recorded background image.
INTRODUCTION • Selectable Sound Settings (page 135) 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. • Album Function (page 180) HTML files are generated automatically to create an album of recorded images. Album contents can be viewed and printed using a standard Web browser. Images can also be incorporated into Web pages quickly and easily.
INTRODUCTION • USB DIRECT-PRINT and PictBridge support (page 159) Connect directly to a USB DIRECT-PRINT or PictBridge compatible printer and you can print images without going through a computer. Precautions ■ General Precautions Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the EX-Z57. • Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands (page 189) Your camera comes bundled with Photo Loader, the popular application that automatically loads images from your camera to your PC.
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 ■ Data Error Precautions • 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. • Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in file memory.
INTRODUCTION ■ Operating conditions ■ Condensation • This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). • Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas. • 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.
INTRODUCTION ■ Power Supply ■ Other • Use only the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported. • This camera does not have a separate battery for the clock. The date and time settings of the camera are cleared whenever power is totally cut off (from both the battery and USB cradle). Be sure to reconfigure these settings after power is interrupted (page 141). • The camera may become slightly warm during use.
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 30). battery (page 31). 1 • Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera. • It takes about 190 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 45 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 See page 49 for details. Operation lamp Snapshot mode icon 7 10 1600 1200 NORMAL IN 1 / 1000 F2.6 05/ 12/24 05/12 24 12:58 12 58 Focus frame 6 1 3, 4, 5 2 Before using a commercially available memory card, be sure to first format it using the camera’s formatting procedure. For details about formatting a memory card, see page 151. 1. Press [ ] (REC). • This enters the REC (recording) mode. 2. Press [MENU].
QUICK START GUIDE To view a recorded image To delete an image See page 109 for details. See page 127 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: Tiny flecks or “snow” in a recorded image or on the monitor screen, which makes the image look grainy. “a REC mode” The currently selected recording mode (Snapshot, BEST SHOT, Movie, Voice Recording, Audio Snapshot) About This Manual This section contains information about the conventions used in this manual.
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 Speaker H Stopper I Memory card slot J Battery compartment K Battery cover L Connector M Tripod screw hole 7 8 9 : A 7 Operation lamp 8 [ ] (PLAY mode) button 9 Zoom button 0 [ ] (REC mode) F E D CB * Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.
GETTING READY ■ Back USB Cradle Simply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB cradle lets you perform the following tasks. • • • • 6 [DC IN 5.3V] Battery charging (page 31) Automatic transfer of images to a computer (page 165) Direct connection to a printer for printing (page 159) Viewing of images using the Photo Stand slideshow feature (page 120).
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 8 Image quality (page 68) FINE NORMAL ECONOMY 9 Built-in memory selected for data storage. Memory card selected for data storage. (page 149) 0 Shutter speed value (page 53) • An out of range aperture or shutter speed causes the corresponding monitor screen value to turn amber.
GETTING READY 7 Shutter speed value 8 Aperture value 9 ISO sensitivity (page 101) 0 Date and time (page 141) A White balance indicator (page 79) AWB Auto Daylight B Flash mode indicator Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen (page 59) Flash On Each press of the [DISP] button changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below.
GETTING READY ■ PLAY Mode IMPORTANT! Indicators on • Pressing [DISP] will not change monitor screen contents during movie recording, or during standby or recording of an audio snapshot. • Pressing [DISP] in the Voice Recording REC mode toggles the monitor screen on (“indicators on”) and off. While a Voice Recording file is displayed in the PLAY mode, pressing [DISP] toggles between “indicators on” and “indicators off”.
GETTING READY IMPORTANT! Attaching the Strap • Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when using the camera to protect against accidentally dropping it. • The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera only. Do not use it for any other purpose. • Never swing the camera around by the strap. Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the illustration.
GETTING READY 2. While pulling the stopper in the direction Power Requirements indicated by the arrow in the illustration, align the (–) mark on the battery with the (–) mark on the camera and slide the battery into the camera. Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40). To load the battery 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 that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera. [DC IN 5.3V] AC Adaptor IMPORTANT! • Use only the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera.
GETTING READY NOTE NOTE • The bundled AC adaptor is designed for operation with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC. Note, however, that the shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.
GETTING READY 4. After charging is complete, remove the • The [CHARGE] lamp may remain amber colored and the charge operation may not start right away if you try to charge immediately after using the camera (which causes battery to become warm) or when it is too hot or too cold where you are performing the charge operation. If this happens, simply wait until the battery reaches normal temperature.
GETTING READY ■ If the camera does not work normally ■ Battery Life Guidelines This can mean there is a problem with how the battery is loaded. Perform the following steps. The battery life guideline values given below indicate the amount of time under the conditions defined below the table, until power automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not guarantee that the battery will provide the amount of service indicated. Low temperatures and continued use reduce battery life. 1.
GETTING READY • The above values are based on a new battery starting from a full charge. Repeated charging shortens battery life. • Recording time and the number of images you can record are greatly affected by how much you use flash, zoom and Auto Focus, how long the camera is left on, and the brightness setting of the monitor screen.
GETTING READY ■ Low Battery Indicator To replace the battery 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. Battery Level High 1. Open the battery cover. 2. Pull the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow.
GETTING READY • Failure to observe any of the following precautions while using the battery creates the risk of overheating, fire, and explosion. — Never use any other type of charger except the optional charger specified for the battery. — Never try to use the battery to power any device other than this camera. — Never use or leave the battery near open flame. — Never place the battery in a microwave oven, throw it into fire, or otherwise expose it to intense heat.
GETTING READY • Should fluid from the battery accidentally get onto clothing or your skin, immediately rinse it off with clean tap water. Prolonged contact with battery fluid can cause skin irritation.
GETTING READY ■ USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions ● BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS • 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).
GETTING READY Caution! • Use the AC adaptor where it will not be splashed with water. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock. • Do not place a vase or any other container filled with liquid on top of the AC adaptor. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Turning the Camera On and Off ■ 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 NOTE • Pressing [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera enters the REC mode, while pressing [ ] (PLAY) enters the PLAY mode. • Pressing [ ] (PLAY) while in a REC mode switches to the PLAY mode. The lens retracts about 10 seconds after switching modes. Press the power button to turn off the camera. NOTE • You can setup the camera so it does not turn on when you press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY), or to turn off when you press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY).
GETTING READY ● See “Using the On-screen Menus” (page 43) for information about how to use menus. Configuring Power Saving Settings You can configure the settings described below to conserve battery power. Sleep : Automatically turns off the monitor screen if no operation is performed for a specified amount of time in a 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 2. Press [MENU]. Using the On-screen Menus Selection cursor (indicates the currently selected item) Tab 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 a REC mode or the PLAY mode. The following shows an example menu procedure in a REC mode. [SET] [MENU] 1. Press the power button or [ Power button ] (REC).
GETTING READY ● Menu Screen Operations 3. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the tab you want, When you want to do this: Do this: Move between tabs Press [ ] and [ ]. Move from the tab to the settings Press [ ]. Move from the settings to the tab Press [ ]. Move between the settings Press [ ] and [ ]. Display the options available for a setting Press [ ] or press [SET]. Select an option Press [ ] and [ ]. 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 [ ]. Apply the setting and return to tab selection in step 3. 1. Press [ ]. 2. Use [ ] to move back up to tab selection.
GETTING READY • You will not be able to edit time data stored with images that are recorded while the camera’s time setting is wrong. • Even if you configure date and time settings, the date and time are not stamped into the images themselves. Note, however, that you can specify inclusion of the date inside of an image when printing (page 162). IMPORTANT! • Recording images without configuring the clock settings causes incorrect time information to be registered.
GETTING READY 3. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and To configure display language and clock settings [ ] to select the geographical area where you live, and then press [SET]. 1. Press the power button, [ [ ] (REC) or ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera. 2. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the language you want, and then press [SET]. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the name of the city where you live, and then press [SET].
GETTING READY 6. Use [ ] and [ ] to 7. Set the current date select the date format setting you want, and then press [SET]. and the time. Example: December 24, 2005 To display the date like this: Select this format: 05/12/24 YY/MM/DD 24/12/05 DD/MM/YY 12/24/05 MM/DD/YY To do this: Do this: Change the setting at the current cursor location Press [ ] and [ ]. Move the cursor between settings Press [ ] and [ ]. Toggle between 12-hour and 24hour timekeeping Press [DISP]. 8.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING BASIC IMAGE RECORDING This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image. • (Movie mode) Use this mode to record movies with audio (page 93). • (Audio Snapshot mode) Use this mode to add audio to a snapshot after recording it (page 95). • (Voice Recording mode) Use this mode to record audio only (page 97). Recording an Image Specifying the Recording Mode Your CASIO digital camera has five recording modes, each of which is described below.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the recording mode you want, and then press [SET]. • The icon (like “ ”) for the mode you select is displayed on the monitor screen. Recording mode icon 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. 10 1600 1200 NORMAL IN • Horizontal Hold the camera still in both hands, with your arms firmly against your sides.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! Recording an Image • Make sure your fingers and the strap do not block the flash, microphone or lens. Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed in accordance with the brightness of the subject. Images you record are stored in the camera’s built-in memory, or to a memory card if you have one loaded in the camera. • When an optionally available SD memory card or MultiMediaCard (MMC) is loaded in the camera, images are stored on the card (page 149).
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 3. Compose the image on the monitor screen so • This causes an image or a message to appear on the monitor screen, and then enters the currently selected recording mode. the main subject is within the focus frame. • The focusing range of the camera depends on focus mode you are using (page 69). • If the camera is in the PLAY mode when it turns on, the message “There are no files.” will appear if you do not have any images stored in memory yet.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING ● Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation • The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status. *1 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. The camera adjusts this setting automatically.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING ■ Recording Precautions IMPORTANT! • Auto Pan Focus is enabled when the “REC” tab’s “Auto PF” setting is turned on (page 71). With Auto Pan Focus the shutter releases without waiting for Auto Focus to be performed and the image is recorded as soon as you press the shutter button all the way down. This helps to ensure that you are able to capture exactly the moment you want.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING ■ About Auto Focus ■ About the REC Mode Monitor Screen • Proper focus may be difficult or even impossible when shooting the following types of subjects.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using Zoom Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom. Normally, the camera automatically switches over to digital zoom after you reach the maximum limit for optical zoom. You can, however, configure the camera to disable digital zoom, if you want. Zoom out Optical Zoom 2. Compose the image, and then press the The optical zoom range is 1X to 3X. 1. In a REC mode, press the shutter button. Zoom button zoom button to change the zoom factor.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTE Digital Zoom • 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). • You can change the digital zoom setting during movie recording, but not the optical zoom setting. Make sure you select the optical zoom setting you want to use before you press the shutter button to start movie recording.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING ■ To record an image using digital zoom 1. In a REC mode, hold 3. Release the zoom button momentarily, and then hold down its telephoto ( ) side again to move the zoom pointer into the digital zoom range. Digital zoom indicator down the telephoto ( ) side of the zoom button. • The zoom pointer will also stop when you move the pointer back to the switch over point to re-enter the digital zoom range.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING ■ To turn digital zoom on and off 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 : Approximately 0.4 to 2.6 meters (1.3´ to 8.5´) (ISO Sensitivity: Auto) Telephoto : Approximately 0.4 to 2.0 meters (1.3´ to 6.6´) (ISO Sensitivity: Auto) * Depends on zoom factor. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Use [왗] and [왘] to select the “REC” tab. 3.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To do this: Have the flash fire automatically when required (Auto Flash)* ■ Flash On Select this setting: Select (Flash On) as the flash mode when backlighting causes your subject to appear dark, even though there is enough light to keep the flash from firing automatically. This will cause the flash to fire and illuminate your subject whenever you press the shutter button (daylight synchro flash).
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING ■ About Red-eye Reduction Flash Unit Status Using the flash to record at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image. This happens because the light from the flash reflects off of the retina of the eye. You can find out the current flash unit status by pressing the shutter button half way and checking the monitor screen and operation lamp. Operation lamp* IMPORTANT! Note the following important points when using redeye reduction.
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 a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING ■ Flash Precautions 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Auto”, and then press [SET]. 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. • Selecting “Off” disables flash assist. IMPORTANT! • Flash assist may not produce the desired result for some types of subjects.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • 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. • Using flash in combination with another light source (daylight, fluorescent light, etc.) can result in abnormal image colors. Using the Self-timer The self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10second delay of the shutter release after you press the shutter button.
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 Self-timer lamp NOTE button to record the image. • 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.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Specifying Image Size “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 of to be larger. You can select an image size to suit your needs for greater detail or smaller file size. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Specifying Image Quality Compressing an image before storage can cause a deterioration of its quality. The more an image is compressed, the greater the loss of quality. The image quality setting specifies the compression ratio to be used when an image is stored in memory. You can select an image quality setting to suit your needs for higher quality or smaller file size.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Selecting the Focus Mode You can select one of five different focus modes: Auto Focus, Macro, Pan Focus, Infinity, and Manual. To set up the camera to do this: Select this setting: Focus automatically (Auto Focus)* None Perform close-up focus (Macro) Fix the focal distance (Pan Focus) 1. In a REC mode, press [ ] ( [ ] ( Perform infinity focus (Infinity) ) Focus manually (Manual Focus) ). * When using Icon Help (page 105), select “ Focus”.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Auto Focus When you see this: It means this: 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. Green focus frame Green operation lamp The image is focused. Red focus frame Flashing green operation lamp The image is not focused. Range: Approximately 40cm to ∞ (1.3´ to ∞) 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Auto Pan Focus ■ Specifying the Auto Focus Area When you press the shutter button all the way down in the Auto Focus mode without pausing, the camera immediately records the image using Pan Focus (page 74) without waiting for Auto Focus to be performed. This helps to avoid missing a special moment while you wait for the camera to Auto Focus. You can use the following procedure to change the Auto Focus area used in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro mode. 1.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS For this type of Auto Focus area: Select this: Very limited range in the center of the screen • This setting works well with focus lock (page 77). Spot Automatic selection of the focus area where the subject closest to the camera is located • With this setting, a wide focus frame, which contains seven focus points, appears on the monitor screen first.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Using the Macro Mode • Use of the flash along with the Macro mode can cause the light of the flash to become blocked, which can produce unwanted shadows in your image. Use the Macro mode when you need to focus on close up subjects. The following shows the approximate focus range in the Macro mode. Range: 6cm to 50cm (2.4˝ to 19.7˝) 1. Press [왖] ( ) to cycle through the focus mode settings until “ ” is shown as the focus mode indicator. 2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Using Pan Focus • The focus range at the optical zoom telephoto setting is narrower than the focus range at the wide angle setting. • The focus range during darker lighting is narrower than the focus range of brighter lighting. Normally, your camera performs Auto Focus to ensure that your images are always in focus. Selecting Pan Focus disables Auto Focus, so the shutter is released as soon as you press the shutter button. This mode is best for basic snapshots.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Infinity Mode Using Manual Focus The Infinity mode fixes focus at infinity (∞). Use this mode when recording scenery and other faraway images. With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of an image manually. The following shows focus ranges in the Manual Focus mode for two optical zoom factors. 1. Press [ ] ( ) to cycle through the focus mode settings until “ ” is shown as the focus mode indicator. Optical Zoom Factor Approximate Focus Range 1X 6cm (2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. While watching the NOTE image on the monitor screen, use [ ] and [ ] to focus. • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 56) while recording with manual focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range. Example: MF 10cm - ∞ Manual focus position To do this: Do this: Focus in on the subject Press [ ]. Focus out on the subject Press [ ].
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Keeping the shutter Using Focus Lock 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 ( 1. Using the monitor screen, compose the image so the main subject is within the focus frame, and then press the shutter button half way. • This locks the focus on the subject that is currently within the focus frame.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) change the exposure compensation value, and then press [SET]. 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. • Pressing [SET] registers the displayed value. EV Shift Range: –2.0EV to +2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes 0.0. Adjusting White Balance The wavelengths of the light produced by various light sources (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. 4. Press the shutter button to record the image.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you NOTE want, and then press [SET]. When shooting under these conditions: Normal conditions • 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 [ ] and [ ] to Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually 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.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • This starts the white balance adjustment procedure. The message “Complete” appears on the monitor screen after white balance adjustment is complete. Using the BEST SHOT Mode Selecting one of the 23 BEST SHOT scenes automatically sets up the camera for recording a similar type of image. 5. Press [SET]. Scene Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 • This registers the white balance settings and returns to the currently selected recording mode.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Scene Number 23 IMPORTANT! Scene Name • BEST SHOT scenes were not recorded using this camera. They are provided as samples only. • Due to shooting conditions and other factors, an image recorded using the setup of a BEST SHOT scene may not produce exactly the results you expect. • You can change the camera settings that are made when you select a BEST SHOT scene.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup • Operation guidance and the currently selected BEST SHOT scene appear on the display for about two seconds after you enter the BEST SHOT mode this way, or if the camera is in the BEST SHOT mode when you turn it on. You can use the procedure below to save the setup of an image you recorded as a BEST SHOT scene. After that, you can recall the setup whenever you want to use it. 1.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Save”, and then IMPORTANT! press [SET]. • BEST SHOT user setups are located in the camera’s built-in memory following the built-in sample scenes. • Note that formatting built-in memory (page 147) deletes all BEST SHOT user setups. • This registers the setup. Now you can use the procedure on page 82 to select your user setup for recording.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS To delete a BEST SHOT user setup Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot) 1. Press [ ] (REC), and then select “ BEST SHOT” as the recording mode (page 49). Coupling Shot lets you record images of two people and combine them into a single image. This makes it possible for you to include yourself in group images, even when there is no one else around to record the image for you. Coupling Shot is available in the BEST SHOT mode (page 82). 2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Align the focus frame on the monitor screen with the subject you want on the left side of the image. • Combined Images • While “Coupling Shot” is selected, the “AF Area” (page 71) setting automatically becomes “Spot”. 1. Press [ ] (REC), and then select “ BEST SHOT” as the recording mode (page 49). Focus frame 4. Press the shutter button to record the left side of the image. 2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 5. Next, align the focus frame with the subject you want in the right side of the image, taking care to align the actual background with the semi-transparent background of the first image, which is shown on the monitor screen. Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot) Pre-shot helps you get the background you want, even if you need to ask someone else to record the image for you. Basically, Pre-shot is a two-step process. 1.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Press [ • Freeze the background on the monitor screen. ] (REC), and then select “ BEST SHOT” as the recording mode (page 49). 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Pre-shot”, and then press [SET]. 3. Compose the background you want on the monitor screen, and then press the shutter button to temporarily record it as a reference image. • Record the image, using the background on the monitor screen as a guide.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • You can press the [MENU] button at this point to clear the semi-transparent background from the monitor screen. Then you can repeat step 3 to record a new background. Recording Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot) Recording a business card, document, whiteboard, or similarly shaped object from an angle can cause the subject to appear misshaped in the resulting image.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Setup Sample Images • Business cards and documents NOTE • When the camera is at an angle to a business card or document it is recording, the shape of the business card or document may appear distorted in the image. Auto keystone correction corrects for this distortion, which means that subjects appear normal even if you record at an angle. • White board, etc.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the candidate you To use Business Shot want to correct. 1. Press [ ] (REC), and then select “ BEST SHOT” as the recording mode (page 49). 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Correct”, and then press [SET]. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the Business Shot • Selecting “Cancel” in place of “Correct” stores the original image as-is, without correcting it. image you want, and then press [SET]. 3. Record the image.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Press [ ] (REC), and Movie” then select “ as the recording mode (page 49). Using the Movie Mode You can record movies with audio. A single movie can be as long as available memory capacity allows. Remaining recording time • This enters the Movie mode and causes “ ” to appear on the monitor screen. • File Format: AVI AVI format conforms to the Motion JPEG format promoted by the Open DML Group.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Starting a movie record operation causes optical zoom to be disabled. Only digital zoom is available while a movie record operation is in progress. If you want to use optical zoom to record a movie, perform the zoom operation before starting the record operation. IMPORTANT! • The flash does not fire in the Movie mode. • This camera also records audio. Note the following points when recording a movie. Microphone — Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS — Auto Focus is not performed in the case of the Pan Focus ( ), Manual Focus ( ) and Infinity ( ) focus modes, and so no confirmation tone sounds. In the case of the Manual Focus mode, you cannot adjust focus settings while recording is in progress. Be sure to make all adjustments before beginning the record operation. • Very bright light inside of an image can cause a vertical band to appear in the monitor screen image.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • You can cancel audio recording standby by pressing [MENU]. • You can play back an audio file recorded in the Audio Snapshot mode on your computer using Windows Media Player. Recording audio for a snapshot creates two separate files: one for the image data and one for the audio data. Each file is stored in a different folder in camera memory (page 177). 1. Press [ ( + 3. Press the shutter button to start audio recording.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Press [ ] (REC), and then select “ Voice” as the recording mode (page 49). Recording Your Voice The Voice Recording mode provides quick and easy recording of your voice. • 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”. Recording time • This enters the Voice Recording mode and causes “ ” to appear on the monitor screen.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Audio Recording Precautions 3. To stop recording, press the shutter button again. This also saves the recording to a file in camera memory. • Keep the microphone on the front of the camera pointed at the source. • Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers. NOTE • Holding down [DISP] as you press the power button or [ ] (REC) enters the Voice Recording mode without extending the lens.
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. Using the Histogram You can use the [DISP] button to display a histogram on the monitor screen. The histogram lets you check exposure conditions as you record images (page 27).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • When the histogram is too far to the right, it means that there are too many light pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is light. A histogram that is too far to the right may result in “white out” of the light areas of an image. 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.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying ISO Sensitivity REC Mode Camera 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. • ISO sensitivity is expressed in terms of values that originally indicated the sensitivity to light for photographic film. A larger value indicates higher sensitivity, which is better for recording when available lighting is dim.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Specifying Outline Sharpness • 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 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 a REC mode, press [MENU]. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Saturation”, and 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Contrast”, and then press [ ]. then press [ ]. 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off Turning Image Review On and Off You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you compose images and ensure that the camera is straight when recording. 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. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Review”, and then press [ ]. 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Using Icon Help • Selecting one of the following settings causes the icon and its Icon Help text to appear momentarily on the monitor screen. The icon and text disappear after a short while. — Flash mode “ Auto Flash” icon (page 59) — Focus mode “ Auto Focus” icon (page 70) — White balance “ AWB Auto WB” icon (page 79) Icon Help displays guidance text about an icon when you select it on the monitor screen while in a REC mode.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Assigning Functions to the [ ] and [ ] Keys Specifying Power On Default Settings The camera’s “mode memory” feature lets you specify the power on default settings individually for the recording mode, flash mode, focus mode, white balance mode, ISO sensitivity, AF Area, self-timer, flash intensity, digital zoom mode, manual focus position and zoom position.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Function On REC Mode 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. Off Snapshot Flash 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the “Memory” tab. Auto 1 Focus* Auto White Balance Auto ISO Auto AF Area Self-timer Flash Intensity Digital Zoom MF Position Zoom Position*2 Setting when camera is turned off 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the item you want to change, and then press [ ]. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you Spot want, and then press [SET].
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Resetting the Camera • 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 “REC Mode” and “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.
PLAYBACK PLAYBACK 2. Use [ ] (forward) or [ ] (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. • This enters the PLAY mode and causes an image or a message to appear on the monitor screen. [ • Holding down [ ] or [ ] 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 [ ] and [ ] 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 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to scroll Flipping the Display through images on the monitor screen and display the one you want. The following procedure flips the image 180 degrees. This comes in handy when you want to show someone standing in front of you an image on the monitor screen. 2. While holding down the shutter button, press [SET]. [SET] • This flips the image 180 degrees.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Zooming the Display Image • You cannot zoom a movie image. • Depending on the original size of the recorded image, you may not be able to zoom a display image the full four times normal size. Perform the following procedure to zoom the image currently on the monitor screen up to four times its normal size. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to display the image you want. 2. Press the zoom button ( ) to enlarge the image.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Resizing 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 — 2560 × 1712-pixel (3:2) images — Movie images and the voice recording file icon — Images recorded with another camera • The resize operation cannot be performed when there is not enough memory to store the resized image.
PLAYBACK 5. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the Cropping an Image cropping boundary up, down, left, or right until the area of the image you want to extract is within the boundary. You can use the following procedure to crop a portion of an enlarged image. 6. Press [SET] to extract the part of the image 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to scroll enclosed in the cropping boundary. through images and display the one you want to crop.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Playing a Movie • Cropping an image creates a new file that contains the cropped image. The file with the original image also remains in memory. • Note that you cannot crop the following types of images. — 2560 × 1712 pixel (3:2) images — Movie images and the voice recording file icon — Images recorded with another camera • The cropping operation cannot be performed when there is not enough memory to store the cropped image.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Displaying the 9-image View • Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused. The following procedure displays nine images on the monitor screen at the same time. 1. In the PLAY mode, press the zoom button ( ). • This displays the 9-image screen with the image that was on the monitor screen in step 2 in the center, with a selection boundary around it. • On the 9-image screen, recording file (page 125).
PLAYBACK 2. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and Selection boundary Displaying the Calendar Screen [ ] to move the selection boundary to the image you want. Pressing [ ] while the selection boundary is in the right column or [ ] 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 image recorded on that day, which makes it easy to find the image you want. 1.
PLAYBACK 2. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the Playing a Slideshow selection boundary to the date whose image you want to view, and then press [SET]. A slideshow automatically plays back images in sequence at a fixed interval. • This displays the first image that was recorded on the selected date. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Slideshow”, and then press [ ].
PLAYBACK 3. Use the screen that appears to configure the IMPORTANT! image, time, and interval settings. Images • All Images Displays all images in camera memory. • One Image Displays a particular image. • Favorites Displays all images in the FAVORITE folder. Time Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the playback time you want (1 to 5 minutes, or 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes). Interval Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the interval you want (MAX, or 1 to 30 seconds).
PLAYBACK • When the slideshow reaches a movie while “One Image” is selected for “Images”, the movie will repeat playback for the time specified by for “Time”. 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 • 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]. Rotating the Display Image 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. • While audio is playing, you can use [ ] and [ ] to adjust the volume level. 4.
PLAYBACK 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to Using Image Roulette select “Rotate”, and then press [SET]. Image Roulette cycles images like a slot machine on the display, before stopping at one of them. The image that finally appears is random. • Each press of [SET] rotates the image 90 degrees. 1. While the camera is turned off, hold down [ ] as you press [ 5. After you are finished configuring settings, ] (PLAY) to turn it on. press [MENU] to exit the setting screen.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Adding Audio to a Snapshot • Image Roulette does not play movie files or display the voice recording file icon. • Image Roulette is disabled when there is only one snapshot image available. • If an image you have rotated appears during Image Roulette, the unrotated version is displayed (page 121). • Note that Image Roulette works only with images recorded with this camera. Image Roulette may not operate properly when other types of images are in memory.
PLAYBACK 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] 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 [ ] and [ ] 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 [ ]. 3. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Dubbing”, and then press [ ]. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Delete”, and then press [SET].
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Playing Back a Voice Recording File Microphone • Keep the microphone on the front of the camera pointed at the subject. • Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers. • Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far 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.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused. • If your recording has index marks (page 97) inside it, you can jump to the index mark before or after the current playback location by pausing playback and then pressing [ ] or [ ]. Next, press [SET] to resume playback from the index mark position.
DELETING FILES DELETING FILES You can delete a single file, or you can delete all files currently in memory. Deleting a Single File 1. In the PLAY mode, IMPORTANT! press [ ] ( • 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 [ ] ( ). 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All Files Delete”, and then press [SET]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Yes”. • To exit the file delete operation without deleting anything, select “No”. 4. 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 [ ] and [ ] to Protecting Files select “On”, and then press [SET]. Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted (page 127). You can protect files individually or you can protect all files in memory with a single operation. • A file that is protected is indicated by the mark. To protect a single file • To unprotect a file, select “Off” in step 4, and then press [SET]. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 5. Press [MENU] to exit the menu screen. 2.
FILE MANAGEMENT To protect all files in memory Using the FAVORITE Folder You can copy scenery shots, photos of your family, or other special images from a file storage folder (page 178) to the FAVORITE folder in built-in memory (page 178). 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. FAVORITE folder images are not deleted when you change memory cards, so you can always keep them on hand. 1.
FILE MANAGEMENT 3. Use [ ] and [ ] 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 165, 171). 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 [ ]. then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Show”, and then 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Show”, and then press [SET]. 4. Press [ ] ( press [SET]. 4. Press [ ] ( ). ). 5.
OTHER SETTINGS OTHER SETTINGS 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to change the setting, and Configuring Sound Settings then press [SET]. 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. To configure sound settings 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds”, and then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the sound whose setting you want to configure, and then press [ ].
OTHER SETTINGS To set the volume level 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 [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Volume”. 1. Press [MENU]. 4.
OTHER SETTINGS IMPORTANT! Configuring Power Down Image Settings • 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 — A movie whose file size is less than the amount of unused built-in memory still available • 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 3. Change the name of the file to one of the • If you select an image that has been rotated using the procedure under “Rotating the Display Image” (page 121), it will appear in its original (unrotated) orientation when displayed as the power down image. following. Snapshot Image: ENDING.JPG Movie Image: ENDING.AVI • You do not need to input the file name extension (JPG or AVI) if your computer is configured to hide file name extensions.
OTHER SETTINGS Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method Using the Alarm You can configure up to three alarms that cause the camera to beep and display a specified image at the time you specify. Specifying a movie or an audio snapshot plays back the image and the audio at the assigned time. Specifying a voice recording file plays the audio. • You can configure up to three alarms, named “Alarm 1”, “Alarm 2”, and “Alarm 3”.
OTHER SETTINGS 5. Press [DISP]. NOTE • When an alarm time is reached while the camera is turned off, the alarm will sound for about one minute (or until you stop it), and then the camera will turn on. To stop the alarm after it starts to sound, press any button. If the camera is on the USB cradle when an alarm sounds, you can stop it by pressing the USB cradle [USB] button or [PHOTO] button, or any camera button.
OTHER SETTINGS 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 142) only. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”, and then press [ ]. • 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 [ ]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Date Style”, 3. Set the current date and the time. and then press [ ]. To do this: Do this: Change the setting at the current cursor location Press [ ] or [ ]. 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 [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “World”, and then To display the World Time screen press [ ]. 1. Press [MENU]. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to 2.
OTHER SETTINGS 5. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and Changing the Display Language [ ] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET]. 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”, 6. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the city you want, and then press [ ]. and then press [SET]. 3. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to change the 7.
OTHER SETTINGS Changing the Brightness of the Monitor Screen Changing the USB Port Protocol 1. Press [MENU]. You can use the procedure below to change the communication protocol of the camera’s USB port when connecting to a computer, printer, or other external device. Select the protocol that suits the device to which you are connecting. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Screen”, and 1. Press [MENU].
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 To configure this operation: Select this setting: Power turns on when [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) is pressed (but does not turn off) Power On Power turns on or off when [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) is pressed Power On/Off Power does not turn on or off when [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) is pressed Disable Formatting Built-in Memory Formatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it. IMPORTANT! • Note that data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered.
OTHER SETTINGS 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Format”, and then press [SET]. • To exit the format operation without formatting, select “Cancel”.
USING A MEMORY CARD USING A MEMORY CARD You can expand the storage capabilities of your camera by using a commercially available memory card (SD memory card or MultiMediaCard). You can also copy files from built-in flash memory to a memory card and from a memory card to flash memory. IMPORTANT! • Use only an SD memory card or a MultiMediaCard with this camera. Proper operation is not guaranteed when any other type of card is used.
USING A MEMORY CARD 2. Positioning the memory Using a Memory Card 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 To replace the memory card Formatting a Memory Card 1. Press the memory card into Formatting a memory card deletes any data already stored on it. the camera and then release it. This will cause the card to come part way out of the camera. 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 ■ To format a memory card ■ Memory Card Precautions • 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 3. Select the “PLAY” tab, Copying Files select “Copy”, and then press [ ]. Use the procedures below to copy files between built-in memory and a memory card. IMPORTANT! • Only snapshot, movie files, audio snapshot, and voice recording files recorded with this camera can be copied. Other files cannot be copied. • Files in the FAVORITE folder cannot be copied. • Copying an audio snapshot copies both its image file and the audio file. 4.
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 [ ] and [ ] to select “Card Built-in”, and then press [SET]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the file you want to copy. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] 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 (page 189), 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 ” (page 165) and “Installing the Software from the CD-ROM” (page 188).
PRINTING IMAGES 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the number of To configure print settings for a single image copies. • You can specify up to 99 for the number of copies. Specify 00 if you do not want to have the image printed. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, 6. To turn on date select “DPOF”, and then press [ ]. stamping for the prints, press [DISP] so is displayed. 12 • 1 indicates that date stamping is turned on.
PRINTING IMAGES 6. After all the settings are the way you want, To configure print settings for all images press [SET] to apply them. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF”, and then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All images”, and then press [ ]. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the number of copies. • You can specify up to 99 for the number of copies. Specify 00 if you do not want to have the image printed. 5.
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 158) and change the number of copies to “00”.
PRINTING IMAGES 1. Press [MENU]. 4. Use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect the USB cradle to a printer. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press [ ]. USB 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].
PRINTING IMAGES 8. Press the USB 11. Use [ ] and [ ] to cradle’s [USB] button. specify the print option you want. • This displays the print menu on the camera’s monitor screen. • To print a single image: Select “1 Image” and then press [SET]. Next, use [ ] and [ ] to select the image you want to print. 9. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Paper Size”, and • To print multiple images or all images: Select “DPOF”, and then press [SET].
PRINTING IMAGES • If you selected “1 Image” in step 11, you can select another image for printing and then repeat this step to print. Date Printing 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 156) – Some printers may have settings that disable time stamp and/or DPOF printing.
PRINTING IMAGES ■ Printing Precautions PRINT Image Matching III • See the documentation that comes with your printer for information about print quality and paper settings. • Contact your printer manufacturer for information about models that support PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT, upgrades, etc. • Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera or USB cradle operation while printing is in progress. Doing so causes a printer error.
PRINTING IMAGES Exif Print 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 2.2, files include a wide range of shooting condition information that can be interpreted by an Exif Print printer to produce betterlooking prints. IMPORTANT! • Information about the availability of Exif Print compatible printer models can be obtained from each printer manufacturer.
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 (CASIO Digital Camera Software) 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 98, Me, 2000, or XP. • 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 5. On the screen that appears after installation is complete, select the “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” check box and then click [Finish] to restart your computer. • Note that you should leave the bundled CD-ROM in your computer’s CD-ROM drive when you restart. Remove the CD-ROM after your computer restarts. With some computers, the CD-ROM menu will appear on the display after restart.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 7. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled 8. Press the camera’s power button to turn it on, with the camera to the USB cradle and your computer’s USB port. USB port USB cable (bundled) and then press its [MENU] button. 9. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press [ ]. Connector B 10. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT)”, and then press [SET]. Connector A 11. Turn off the camera. 12. Place the camera onto the USB cradle.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 13. Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button. 14. On your computer, double-click “My Computer”. • This will cause the “Add New Hardware...” dialog box to appear on the computer screen as the computer automatically detects the camera’s file memory. After you install the USB driver, “Add New Hardware...” dialog box will no longer appear when you perform the above steps to establish a USB connection. • If you are running Windows XP, click [Start] and then [My Computer]. 15.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 19. Depending on your operating system, perform IMPORTANT! one of the following procedures to save the files, if you want. • 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 the Camera with a Macintosh 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. The following are the general steps for viewing and copying files from a Macintosh.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! • 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. [DC IN 5.3V] 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. • If you are using battery power without the AC adaptor, make sure that the battery is fully charged.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 2. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled 3. Press the camera’s power button to turn it on, with the camera to the USB cradle and your computer’s USB port. USB port USB cable (bundled) and then press its [MENU] button. 4. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press [ ]. Connector B 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT)”, and then press [SET]. 6. Turn off the camera. Connector A 7. Place the camera onto the USB cradle.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 8. Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button. 12. To copy all the files in file memory to your Macintosh hard disk, drag the “DCIM” folder to the folder to which you want to copy it. • Pressing the [USB] button enters the USB mode, which causes the USB cradle’s [USB] lamp to light green (page 201). IMPORTANT! 9. Your Macintosh will see the camera’s file • Never use your computer to edit, delete, move, or rename images stored in the camera’s file memory.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER ■ USB Connection Precautions Operations You Can Perform from Your 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. Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer The procedures in this section describe how to transfer images from the camera to your computer using a memory card. Using a Computer with a Built-in SD Memory Card Slot Insert the SD memory card directly into the slot.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Memory Folder Structure Memory Data Images recorded with this camera and other data are stored in memory using DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) protocol. DCF protocol is designed to make it easier to exchange image and other data between digital cameras and other devices. ■ Folder Structure DCIM 100CASIO CIMG0001.JPG CIMG0002.AVI CIMG0003.WAV CIMG0004.JPG CIMG0004.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER ■ Folder and File Contents • FAVORITE folder Folder that contains Favorites image files (Image Size: 320 × 240 pixels) • DCIM folder Folder that stores all of the digital camera files • DPOF file folder Folder that contains DPOF files • Storage folder Folder for storing files created by the digital camera • BEST SHOT folder (Built-in memory only) Folder that contains BEST SHOT user setup files • Image file File that contains an image recorded with the digital camera (File
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER ■ Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions Image Files Supported by the Camera • Image files recorded with this camera • DCF protocol image files • Note that the folder named “DCIM” is the parent (top) folder of all the files in memory. When transferring memory contents to a hard disk, CD-R, MO disk, or other external storage, treat all the contents inside a DCIM folder as a set and always keep them together. You can change the name of the DCIM folder on your computer.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER The album feature of the camera creates files that make it possible for you to view images on your computer in a photo album layout. You can also use the applications contained on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera to automate image transfer and to retouch images. • You can use the Web browser shown below to view or print the contents of an album.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Selecting an Album Layout Configuring Detailed Album Settings You can select from among 10 different display layouts for an album. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Create 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Album”, and then press [ ]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Create 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Set Up”, and then Album”, and then press [ ]. press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Layout”. 4.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ Background Color ■ Image Use You can specify white, black, or gray as the color of the album background using the procedure under “Configuring Detailed Album Settings”. This setting lets you select from among three different image uses, as described below. Select the image use that best suits the way you plan to use the image. ■ Album Type For this purpose: Select this setting: There are two album types: “Normal” and “Index/Info”.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ Auto Album Creation On/Off NOTE • Depending on the number of images in memory, it can take quite a bit of time to complete auto album creation when you turn off the camera. If you do not plan to use the album feature, we suggest that you keep auto album creation turned off, which shortens the amount of time the camera takes to power down completely. This setting controls whether an album is created automatically whenever you turn off the camera.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ To create an album IMPORTANT! • Never open the battery cover or remove the memory card from the camera while an album is being created. Doing so not only runs the risk of certain album files being skipped, it can also result in image data and other data in memory being corrupted. • If memory becomes full while an album is being created, the message “Memory Full” appears on the monitor screen and album creation is terminated.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 4. If you created the album after selecting Viewing Album Files “Index/Info” as the album type under “Configuring Detailed Album Settings” on page 181, you can click one of the following display options. You can view and print album files using your computer’s Web browser application. 1. Use your computer to access the data in built- Album : Displays an album created by the camera.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER • The following describes the information that appears on the Info Screen.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER NOTE Saving an Album • When printing an album page, you should set up your Web browser as described below. — Select the browser frame where the images are located. — Set margins to the lowest possible values. — Set the background color to a printable color. • See the user documentation that came with your Web browser application for details about printing and configuring settings for printing. • Album contents (titles, comments, etc.) cannot be edited on the camera.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER To delete an album Installing the Software from the CD-ROM Your digital camera comes bundled with useful applications for using it in combination with a computer. Install the applications you need on your computer. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Create Album”, and then press [ ]. About the bundled CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Delete”, and then press [SET].
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER DirectX (for Windows) DirectX is an advanced suite of multimedia application programming interfaces (API). DirectX is required for recording movies, and for running Photo Loader under Windows 98 or 2000. You do not need to install DirectX on a computer running Windows XP or Me. Photo Loader (for Windows/Macintosh) This application automatically transfers image, audio snapshot, and voice recording WAV files from the camera to your computer.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Macintosh Computer System Requirements Computer system requirements depend on each of the applications, as described below. Photo Loader Windows USB Driver* OS 1 XP*2/2000/Me/ 98 Photo Loader Photohands XP/2000/Me/98 XP/2000/Me/98 Memory – At least 16MB At least 64MB HD – At least 7MB At least 10MB OS 9 Memory At least 32MB HD At least 3MB • USB connection is supported on a Macintosh running OS 9, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3 or 10.4.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows • For details about Windows minimum system requirements, see the “Readme” file on the CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) that comes bundled with the camera. • For details about Macintosh minimum system requirements, use a Web browser application to read the contents of the “readme” file on the CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) that comes bundled with the camera.
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. You should always read the “Read me” file for any application before installing it. The “Read me” file contains information you need to know when installing the application. • The menu application may not start up automatically on some computers.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Installing an Application Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 1. Click the “Install” button for the application 1. In the “Manual” area, click the name of the you want to install. manual you want to read. 2. Follow the instructions that appear on your IMPORTANT! computer screen. • 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 User Registration Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh 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. Use the procedures in this section to install the software from the bundled CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) to your computer. 1. Click the “Register” button. Installing Software • This starts up your Web browser and accesses the user registration website.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ To install Photo Loader Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 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. 1. Open the folder named “Photo Loader”. 2. Open the folder named “English”, and then open the file named “Important”. 3.
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 Sharpness +2 / +1 / 0 / –1 / –2 Saturation +2 / +1 / 0 / –1 / –2 Contrast +2 / +1 / 0 / –1 / –2 Flash Intensity +2 / +1 / 0 / –1 / –2 Flash Assist Auto / Off Grid On / Off ■ REC Modes Digital Zoom On / Off Review On / Off ● REC Tab Menu Icon Help On / Off L/R Key REC Mode / EV shift / White Balance / ISO / Menu Reference The following shows lists of menus that appear in REC modes and the PLAY mode, and their settings.
APPENDIX ● Memory Tab Menu REC Mode Flash On / Off On / Off Focus White Balance On / Off On / Off ISO AF Area On / Off On / Off Self-timer Flash Intensity On / Off On / Off Digital Zoom MF Position On / Off On / Off Zoom Position On / Off ● Set Up Tab Menu Screen Bright / Normal Sounds Startup / Half Shutter /Shutter / Operation / Volume Startup On (Selectable image) / Off File No. Continue / Reset World Time Home / World Home Time setup (city, DST, etc.
APPENDIX ■ PLAY Mode Indicator Lamp Reference ● PLAY Tab Menu Slideshow Start / Images / Time / Interval / Cancel Favorites Show / Save / Cancel DPOF Select images / All images / Cancel Protect On / All Files : On / Cancel Rotation Resize Rotate / Cancel 1280 × 960 / 640 × 480 / Cancel Trimming – Dubbing – Create Album Create / Delete / Layout / Set Up / Cancel Alarm Alarm setups Copy Built-in Card / Card The camera has two indicator lamps: an operation lamp and a self-timer lamp.
APPENDIX ■ REC Modes Operation Lamp Operation Lamp Green Red Amber Self-timer Lamp Green Meaning Red Red Pattern 3 Pattern 3 Pattern 3 Operational (Power on, recording enabled) Pattern 3 Flash is charging. Auto Focus operation was Lit successful. Pattern 3 Cannot Auto Focus. Lit Monitor screen is off.
APPENDIX ■ PLAY Mode Operation Lamp Green Red ■ USB Cradle Indicator Lamps Self-timer Lamp 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 30). 2) Charge the battery (page 31). 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 42).
APPENDIX Image Recording Symptom Possible Cause Action The subject is out of focus in the recorded image. The image is not focused properly. When composing the image, make sure the subject on which you want to focus is located inside the focus frame. The flash does not fire. 1) 2) 3) 4) 1) 2) 3) 4) Camera powers down during self-timer countdown. The battery is dead. Charge the battery (page 31). Monitor screen image is out of focus.
APPENDIX 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. Noise in audio. Auto Focus, zoom, and aperture operation noise.
APPENDIX Possible Cause Action Sunlight or light from another source is shining directly into the lens during recording. Position the camera so sunlight does not shine directly into the lens. Images are not displayed. A memory card with non-DCF images recorded with another camera is loaded in the camera. This camera cannot display non-DCF images recorded onto a memory card using another digital camera. All buttons and switches are disabled.
APPENDIX Other Symptom Images captured from a movie on my computer using commercially available software appear coarse and grainy. Possible Cause Action The size of movie images recorded by this camera is 320 × 240 pixels. This is roughly equivalent to snapshots recorded with a digital camera with a resolution of 70,000 pixels. To record high-resolution still images, record them as snapshots.
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 98, Me, or 2000 before installing the USB driver from the bundled CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software), 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.
APPENDIX Display Messages Alarm setting complete. This message appears after you change the alarm setting. 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 (page 92). Can not find the file. The camera cannot find a image specified by the slideshow “Images” setting. Specify another image (page 118). Cannot register any more files.
APPENDIX Printing Error Record Error One of the following problems occurred during printing. • Printer power off • Printer internal error This file cannot be played. This function cannot You attempted to copy files from built-in memory be used. to a memory card loaded in the camera while there is no memory card in the camera (page 153). Image compression could not be performed during image data storage for some reason. Record the image again. This function is not supported for this file.
APPENDIX Approximate Memory Capacity and File sizes: Specifications • Snapshots Product ............................... Digital Camera File Size (pixels) 2560 × 1920 Model .................................. EX-Z57 ■ Camera Functions 2560 × 1712 (3:2) 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 (320 × 240 pixels) Data Size Exposure Control Light Metering ................. Multi-pattern by CCD Exposure ......................... Program AE Exposure Compensation ..... –2EV to +2EV (1/3EV units) 300KB/second max. Delete .................................. Single-file, all files (with protection) Shutter ................................ CCD electronic shutter; mechanical shutter, 1/8 to 1/2000 second • Shutter speed is different for the following BEST SHOT scenes.
APPENDIX ■ Power Requirements Audio Recording Time Audio Snapshot ............... Approximately 30 seconds maximum per image Voice Recording .............. Approximately 39 minutes with built-in memory After Recording ............... Approximately 30 seconds maximum per image 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 12 seconds, alternating full wide-angle and full telephoto zoom Rated Voltage .................... 3.7 V Rated Capacitance ............ 1230 mAh Operating Temperature Range ..................................
APPENDIX ■ Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type) (AD-C51G or AD-C52G) ■ Special AC Adaptor (Plug-in Type) (AD-C51J or 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 ........................ AD-C51G: 78(W) × 20(H) × 39(D) mm (3.1˝(W) × 0.8˝(H) × 1.5˝(D)) (excluding projections and cable) Dimensions .......
