E Digital Camera EX-S2/EX-M2 User’s Guide Thank you for purchasing this CASIO Product. Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’s Guide, and keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference. All the illustrations in this manual show the EX-M2. See the text that accompanies the illustrations for information about how the EX-S2 and EX-M2 differ from each other.
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-20) USB Cradle Special AC Adaptor EX-M2 AC power cord * Strap CD-ROM Special USB Cable Dummy Card * Loaded in the camera when you purchase it. Connector Cover * Attached to the camera when you purchase it.
INTRODUCTION 17 Contents GETTING READY General Guide ............................................................ 17 2 Camera USB Cradle INTRODUCTION 17 18 Unpacking .................................................................... 2 Using the Controller ................................................... 19 Features ....................................................................... 8 Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 20 Precautions ....................
INTRODUCTION Using Zoom ................................................................ 36 54 PLAYBACK Using the Flash .......................................................... 37 Flash Precautions Basic Playback Operation .......................................... 54 38 Playing an Audio Snapshot (EX-M2 Only) Using the Self-timer ................................................... 39 Specifying Image Size and Quality ............................
INTRODUCTION DPOF .......................................................................... 66 To insert the date during printing To configure print settings for a single image To configure print settings for all images 76 67 67 68 Using a Memory Card ................................................ 77 To insert a memory card into the camera To remove a memory card from the camera Formatting a Memory Card Memory Card Precautions PRINT Image Matching II .............................................
INTRODUCTION Transferring Files to a Computer ............................... 89 Transferring Files Over a USB Connection Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer Memory Data Memory Directory Structure Image Files Supported by the Camera Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions 106 89 APPENDIX Menu Reference ....................................................... 106 92 93 94 95 95 Indicator Lamp Reference .......................................
INTRODUCTION • The USB driver (mass storage) uses Phoenix Technologies Ltd. software. Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997 Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved. • MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia. • Other company, product and service names used herein may also be trademarks or service marks of others. • Photo Loader and Photohands are the property of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
INTRODUCTION • Best Shot Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of image you are trying to record and the camera performs troublesome setups automatically for beautiful pictures every time. Features • 2.0 million Effective Pixels A high-resolution megapixel CCD provides 2.0 million effective pixels (2.11 million total pixels) for images that print beautifully.
INTRODUCTION * EX-M2 Only Precautions • Snapshot + Audio Mode Adds audio to a snapshot. General Precautions Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the EX-S2/EX-M2. • Movie + Audio Mode • Voice Recording Quick and easy recording of voice input. All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the camera” refer to the CASIO EX-S2/EX-M2 Digital Camera. • After Recording Adds audio to images after they are recorded.
INTRODUCTION • At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug. Dust build up around the prongs can create the danger of fire. • If the camera’s case should ever become cracked due to dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment, immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power outlet, and contact your nearest CASIO authorized service center.
INTRODUCTION Data Error Precautions Operating conditions • Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in camera memory. • This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0°C to 40°C. • Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.
INTRODUCTION Condensation LED Backlight • When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or on interior components. Condensation can cause malfunction of the camera, so you should avoid exposing it to conditions that might cause condensation.
INTRODUCTION Other • The camera may become slightly warm during use. This does not indicate malfunction.
QUICK START GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE Getting Ready 1. Load the battery (page 23). 2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery (page 24). 1 • It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge.
QUICK START GUIDE 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Align the mode selector with “REC”. 3. Point the camera at the subject, and use the monitor screen or viewfinder to compose the image. 4. Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter release button.
QUICK START GUIDE To delete an image (See page 62 for details.) 1 3, 4, 5, 6 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Align the mode selector with “PLAY”. 2. Align the mode selector with “PLAY”. 3. Rock the controller left (back) or right (for- 3. Rock the controller down to select ward) to scroll through images on the monitor screen. 4.
GETTING READY GETTING READY This section contains about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera. General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.
GETTING READY ■ Bottom F G F Connector cover G Memory card slot If you are not using a memory card, be sure to insert the dummy card into this slot to protect against dust and damage.
GETTING READY Using the Controller The controller is used to select on-screen items and to execute functions. The following are the terms used in this manual to describe controller operations. Term 19 Meaning Rock Use your thumb to push the controller up, down, left, or right. Click Use your thumb to press straight down on the controller until it clicks.
GETTING READY Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.
GETTING READY ■ PLAY Mode IMPORTANT! • Some information may not display properly if you display an image that was recorded using a different digital camera model.
GETTING READY Indicator Lamps Attaching the Strap You can find out the operational status of the camera and the USB cradle at a glance by checking the color of the indicator lamps, and whether a lamp is lit or flashing. For details, see “Indicator Lamp Reference” on page 107. Attach the strap to the strap bar as shown in the illustration.
GETTING READY 3. Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide Power Requirements it in the direction indicated by the arrow while pressing down on it. Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20). To load the battery 1. Pressing the battery cover on the side of the camera, slide it in the direction indicated by the 왖 mark and then swing it open. IMPORTANT! • Use only the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera.
GETTING READY 4. Turn off the camera To charge the battery and remove its connector cover. 1. Connect the AC power cord to the AC adaptor. 2. Plug the other end of the AC power cord into a household power outlet. Connector cover 3. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 5.3V connector of the USB cradle. 5. Set the camera onto the USB cradle. USB Cradle • The CHARGE lamp on the USB cradle should turn red, indicating that charging has started. When charging is complete, the CHARGE lamp will turn green.
GETTING READY • The CHARGE lamp flashing red indicates that an error occurred while charging. An error can be caused by any of the following: a problem with the cradle, a problem with the camera, or a problem with the battery or how it is loaded. Remove the camera from the cradle and see if it works normally. • The USB cradle can be used for charging or USB data communication only. IMPORTANT! • It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge.
GETTING READY ■ If the camera works normally ■ Battery Life Guidelines The battery life guideline values given below indicate the amount of time at standard temperature (25°C) until power automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not guarantee that the battery will provide the amount of service indicated. Low temperatures and continued use reduce battery life. 1. Continue using the camera until the current charge is used up, and then charge the battery.
GETTING READY ■ Tip to Make the Battery Last Longer • Recording one image per minute under the above conditions reduces battery life to about one sixth of that noted above. • Voice recording times are based on continuous recording, while audio playback times are based on continuous output (through headphones). • The above values are based a new battery starting from a full charge. Repeated charging shortens battery life.
GETTING READY • Do not overload extension cords or wall outlets. Doing so creates the danger of fire and electric shock. • Should the cord of the AC adaptor become damaged (exposed internal wiring), request a replacement from a CASIO authorized service center. A damaged AC adaptor cord creates the danger of fire or electric shock.
GETTING READY Turning the Camera On and Off Auto Power Off (APO) Press the power button to turn the camera on and off. Pressing the power button to turn on the camera causes the operation/flash charge lamp to turn green. Press the power button again to turn off the camera. Auto Power Off (APO) automatically turns off the camera when you do not perform any operation for certain amount of time. The amount of time that needs to pass before APO is triggered depends on the mode the camera is in.
GETTING READY ● Menu Screen Operations Using the On-screen Menus When you want to do this: Pressing MENU displays menus on the monitor screen that you can use to perform various operations. The menu that appears depends on whether you are in the REC mode or the PLAY mode. The following shows an example menu procedure in the REC mode. 1. Turn on the camera, and then align the mode selector with “REC” to enter the REC mode.
GETTING READY 3. Rock the controller left or right to select the tab 6. Next, do either of the following. you want, and then rock it down to move the selection cursor from the tab to the settings. If you want to do this: • If you ever need to move the selection cursor back from the settings to the tabs, rock the controller up until the cursor reaches the top of the menu. 4. Rock the controller up or down to select the setting you want to change, and then rock the controller to the right.
GETTING READY IMPORTANT! Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings • The camera’s clock settings are cleared whenever power is totally cut off. This can happen if the battery goes dead while the camera is not being supplied power by the USB cradle. The clock setting screen will appear automatically the next time you turn on power after the settings are cleared. Set the date and time before using the camera.
GETTING READY 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 4. Set the date and the time. 2. Rock the controller up or down to select the language you want. : Japanese To do this: English : English Français : French Deutsch : German Español : Spanish Do this: Change the setting at the current cursor location Rock the controller up or down. Move the cursor between settings Rock the controller left or right. Italiano : Italian 5. Click to register the clock settings and exit the 3.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 3. Compose the image on the monitor screen. • The focusing range of the camera is approximately 1 meter to infinity (∞). • When performing this step, take care so your fingers do not block the lens or any of the sensors. • You can compose images using either the monitor screen or the optical viewfinder. • When using the optical viewfinder, you can turn off the monitor screen to save power (page 51). 4. Press the shutter release button to record the image.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • Depending on the distance or angle between the subject and the camera, the image you see in the viewfinder may not be exactly the image that is recorded. Recording Precautions • Never open the battery cover or place the camera onto the USB cradle while the operation/flash charge lamp is flashing green. Doing so not only causes the current image to be lost, it can also corrupt images already stored in camera memory and even lead to malfunction of the camera.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 5. Rock the controller up or down in the REC Using Zoom mode to change the digital zoom factor. You can use the digital zoom feature of your camera to zoom in on the center of an image. Performing a zoom operation toggles the zoom factor between 1X and 4X. Rock up to zoom in. Rock down to zoom out. 1. In the REC mode, press MENU. 2. Rock the controller left or right to select the “REC” tab. 3.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To do this: Using the Flash Have the flash fire automatically when required (Auto Flash) Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use. Select this setting: Auto Turn off the flash (Flash Off) 1. In the REC mode, press MENU. Always fire the flash (Flash On) 2. Rock the controller left or right to select the Fire a pre-flash followed by image recording with flash, reducing the chance of red-eye in the image (Redeye reduction).
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTE Flash Precautions • You can use the key customization feature (page 52) to configure the camera so the flash mode changes whenever you rock the controller left or right while in the REC mode. • Take care that your fingers do not block the flash when you hold the camera. Covering the flash with your finger can greatly reduce its effectiveness.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • When the red-eye reduction mode ( ) is being used, flash intensity is adjusted automatically in accordance with the exposure. The flash may not fire at all when the subject is brightly lit. • White balance is fixed while the flash is being used, so sunlight, fluorescent lighting, or other sources of illumination in the immediate area may affect the coloring of the recorded image.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 5. Record the image. Self-timer lamp Specifying Image Size and Quality • The self-timer lamp flashes and the shutter releases about 10 seconds after you press the shutter release button. You can specify the image size and image quality to suit the type of image you are recording. To specify the image size • You can interrupt an ongoing self-timer countdown by pressing the shutter release button while the self-timer lamp is flashing. 1. In the REC mode, press MENU. 2.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To specify the image quality 1. In the REC mode, press MENU. 2. Rock the controller left or right to select the “REC” tab. 3. Rock the controller up or down to select “Quality”, and then rock the controller to the right. 4. Rock the controller up or down to select the setting you want, and then click.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Rock the controller up or down to change the This chapter describes the other powerful features and functions that are available for recording. exposure compensation value, and then click. • Clicking the controller registers the displayed value. Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) Up : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subjects and backlight subjects.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Record the image. Adjusting the White Balance The wavelengths of the light produced by various light sources (sunlight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types, to make the colors of an image appear more natural.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Rock the controller up or down to select the Adjusting White Balance Manually setting you want, and then click. When shooting under these conditions: Normal conditions Under some light sources, automatic white balance under the “Auto” setting can take a long time to complete. Also, the auto white balance range (color temperature range) is limited. Manual white balance helps to ensure that colors are recorded correctly for a particular light source.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Point the camera at a white piece of paper or Using the Best Shot Mode similar object under the lighting conditions for which you want to set the white balance, and then press the shutter release button. Selecting one of the six Best Shot scenes automatically sets up the camera for recording a similar type of image. • This adjusts the white balance. 1. In the REC mode, press MENU. 3. Click the controller. 2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Click the controller. Using the Movie Mode • This displays a sample scene. You can record movies up to 30 seconds long. The EX-M2 even lets you record audio along with your movies. 5. Rock the controller left or right to select the sample scene you want, and then click. • File Format: AVI AVI format conforms to the Motion JPEG format promoted by the Open DML Group. 6. Record the image.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Rock the controller Remaining capacity IMPORTANT! up or down to select (Movie), and then click. • The flash does not fire in the Movie Mode. • The EX-M2 also records audio. Note the following points when recording a movie with the EX-M2. — 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.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press MENU. Recording Audio (EX-M2 Only) 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and Adding Audio to a Snapshot then rock the controller to the right. You can add audio to a snapshot after you record it. 3. Rock the controller up or down to select • Image Format: JPEG JPEG is an image format that provides efficient data compression. The file extension of a JPEG file is “.JPG”. (Snapshot Audio), and then click. • This enters the Snapshot Audio Mode.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 5. Press the shutter release button to start audio Recording Your Voice recording. The Voice Recording Mode provides quick and easy recording of your voice. • The operation/flash charge lamp flashes green as recording is performed. • Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format This is the Windows standard format for audio recording. The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is “.WAV”.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Audio Recording Precautions 4. Press the shutter release button to start voice recording. • Keep the microphone on the front of the camera pointed at the subject. • Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers. • The remaining recording time value counts down on the monitor screen and the operation/flash charge lamp flashes green as recording is performed. • Clicking the controller during voice recording turns off the monitor screen.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! REC Mode Camera Settings • The monitor screen turns back on automatically in the following cases, even if “LCD-OFF” is selected with the above procedure. — When you press MENU (Monitor screen remains on for about one minute.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Rock the controller up or down to select the 3. Rock the controller up or down to select the setting you want, and then click. To do this: setting you want, and then click.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Power On Default Settings 1. In the REC mode, press MENU. The camera’s “mode memory” feature lets you specify the power on default settings individually for the recording mode, flash mode, digital zoom mode, and white balance mode. Turning on mode memory for a mode tells the camera to remember the status of that mode when you turn off the camera, and restore it the next time you turn the camera back on.
PLAYBACK PLAYBACK 3. Rock the controller right (forward) or left You can use the camera’s built in monitor screen to play back files. (back) to scroll through files on the monitor screen. Basic Playback Operation Use the following procedure to scroll through files stored in the camera’s memory. 1. Press the power NOTES button to turn on the camera. • This causes an image or a message to appear on the monitor screen. • Holding the controller to the left or right scrolls at high speed.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Playing an Audio Snapshot (EX-M2 Only) • Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused. • When you have the LCD remote controller connected to the camera, audio is output through the stereo headphones (page 97) instead of the camera’s speaker. Output through the headphones is monaural. • The volume of audio recorded with the camera cannot be adjusted using the LCD remote controller. Use the camera’s controller to adjust volume level in this case.
PLAYBACK 5. After clicking the Zooming the Displayed Image controller, you can then rock it up, down, left, or right to scroll to different parts of the zoomed image. 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, rock the controller left or right until the image you want is displayed. • After clicking again, you can rock the controller up or down to zoom in and out on the image again. 2. Press MENU. 6.
PLAYBACK 4. Rock the controller up or down to select the Resizing an Image setting you want, and then click. You can use the following procedure to change a snapshot image to either VGA size (640 x 480 pixels) or QVGA size (320 x 240 pixels). • VGA size and QVGA size are the optimum image sizes for attachment to e-mail messages or incorporation into Web pages.
PLAYBACK • You can perform the following operations while a movie is playing. Playing a Movie Use the following procedure to play back a movie recorded in the movie mode. 1. In the PLAY mode, To do this: Movie icon rock the controller left or right until the movie you want to play is displayed. Do this: Fast forward or fast reverse the movie Hold the controller left or right. Pause and unpause movie playback Click the controller.
PLAYBACK 1. In the PLAY mode, rock the controller left or Adding Audio to a Snapshot (EX-M2 Only) right to scroll through snapshots until the one to which you want to add audio is displayed. The “after-recording” feature lets you add audio to snapshots after they are recorded. You can also re-record an audio image (one with a icon on it). 2. Press MENU. • Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format This is the Windows standard format for audio recording. The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is “.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! To re-record audio • Keep the microphone on the front of the camera pointed at the subject. • Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers. 1. In the PLAY mode, rock the controller left or right to scroll through snapshots until the one whose audio you want to re-record is displayed. Microphone 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Dubbing”, and then rock the controller to the right.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Playing Back a Voice Recording File (EX-M2 Only) • Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused. • When you have the LCD remote controller connected to the camera, audio is output through the stereo headphones (page 97) instead of the camera’s speaker. Output through the headphones is monaural. • The volume of audio recorded with the camera cannot be adjusted using the LCD remote controller.
DELETING FILES DELETING FILES You can delete a single file, or you can delete all files currently in memory. Deleting a Single File Perform the following steps when you want to delete a single file. IMPORTANT! 1. In the PLAY mode, • 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.
DELETING FILES IMPORTANT! Deleting All Files • If a file cannot be deleted for some reason, the message “The function is not supported for this file.” appears when you try to delete it. The following procedure deletes all unprotected files currently in memory. 1. In the PLAY mode, rock the controller down . 2. Rock the controller up or down to select “All File Delete”, and then click. 3. Rock the controller up or down to select “Yes”.
FILE MANAGEMENT FILE MANAGEMENT The file management capabilities of the camera make it easy to keep track of images. You can protect files against deletion, and even use its DPOF feature to specify images for printing. Each folder can hold files numbered up to 9,999. Trying to store the 10,000th file in a folder causes the next serially numbered folder to be created. Folder names are generated as shown below. Example: Name of the 26th file Folders CIMG0026.
FILE MANAGEMENT 4. Rock the controller Protecting Files up or down to select “On”, and then click. Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted (page 62). 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 click. 1. In the PLAY mode, press MENU. 5. Press MENU to exit the menu screen. 2.
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FILE MANAGEMENT To insert the date during printing To configure print settings for a single image NOTE • To insert the date during printing, you need to use the following procedure to turn on the date insertion feature before configuring other print settings. 1. In the PLAY mode, rock the controller up (DPOF). 1. In the PLAY mode, rock the controller up (DPOF). 2. Rock the controller up or down to select 2. Rock the controller “Date”, and then rock the controller to the right.
FILE MANAGEMENT 4. Rock the controller up or down to specify the To configure print settings for all images 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. 1. In the PLAY mode, rock the controller up • Repeat steps 3 through 4 to configure settings for other images, if you want. 2. Rock the controller up or down to select “All (DPOF). images”, and then rock the controller to the right. 5.
FILE MANAGEMENT PRINT Image Matching II Exif Print Images include PRINT Image Matching II data (mode setting and other camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching II reads this data and adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images come out just the way you intended when you recorded them. Exif Print is an internationally supported, open standard file format that makes it possible to capture and display vibrant digital images with accurate colors. With Exif 2.
FILE MANAGEMENT 4. Rock the controller left or right to select the file Using the FAVORITE Folder you want to copy to the FAVORITE folder. You can copy snapshots from a file storage folder (page 94) to the FAVORITE folder in built-in memory (page 94). This makes it easy to keep track of important files. 5. Rock the controller up or down to select “Save”, and then click. • This copies the displayed file to the FAVORITE folder. To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder NOTES 1.
FILE MANAGEMENT To display a file in the FAVORITE folder To delete a file 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 rock the controller to the right. then rock the controller to the right. 3. Rock the controller up or down to select 3. Rock the controller up or down to select “Show”, and then click. “Delete”, and then click.
OTHER SETTINGS OTHER SETTINGS Turning the Key Tone On and Off Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen Use the following procedure to turn the tone that sounds when you press a key on and off. You can specify an image you recorded with the camera as the startup screen image, which causes it to appear on the monitor screen for about two seconds whenever you turn on the camera. 1. In the REC mode or PLAY mode, press MENU. 1. Enter the REC mode or the PLAY mode. 2.
OTHER SETTINGS IMPORTANT! Changing the Date and Time Setting • You can select any one of the following types of image as the startup image. — The camera’s built-in startup image — A snapshot you recorded with the camera — A movie you recorded with the camera two seconds or less in length and 200KB or less in size • The snapshot image or movie that you select as the startup image is stored in a special memory location called “startup image memory.” Only one image can be stored in startup image memory.
OTHER SETTINGS Changing the Date Format Changing the Display Language You can select from among three different formats for display of the date. You can use the following procedure to select one of six languages as the display language. 1. In the REC mode or PLAY mode, press MENU. 1. In the REC mode or PLAY mode, press MENU. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Date Style”, 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Language”, and then rock the controller to the right.
OTHER SETTINGS 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. Check to make sure you do not need any of the data in memory before you format it. • Formatting memory deletes all files in memory, even files that are protected (page 65). 1. Check to make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera. • If there is a memory card loaded in the camera, remove it (page 77). 2.
USING A MEMORY CARD USING A MEMORY CARD You can expand the storage capabilities of your camera by using a commercially available memory card (SD memory card or MultiMedia Card). You can also copy files from builtin flash memory to a memory card and from a memory card to flash memory. IMPORTANT! • Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory card. • Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it. Never try to force a memory card into the slot when you feel resistance.
USING A MEMORY CARD IMPORTANT! Using a Memory Card • Never insert any other object besides a memory card into the camera’s card slot. Doing so creates the risk of damage to the camera and card. • If you are not using a memory card, be sure to insert the dummy card into this slot to protect against dust and damage. • The dummy card is intended for use with this camera only. Never insert it into the card slot of any other type of device.
USING A MEMORY CARD Formatting a Memory Card 1. Load the memory card into the camera. Formatting a memory card deletes any data already stored on it. 2. Turn on the camera. Next, enter the REC mode or PLAY mode and press MENU. IMPORTANT! 3. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Format”, and • Be sure to use the camera to format a memory card. Formatting a memory card on a computer and then using it in the camera can slow down data processing by the camera.
USING A MEMORY CARD Memory Card Precautions Copying Files • Use only an SD memory card or a MultiMediaCard with this camera. Proper operation is not guaranteed when any other type of card is used. • Electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other phenomena can cause data to become corrupted or even lost. Always make sure that you always back up important data on other media (MO disc, computer hard disk, etc.
USING A MEMORY CARD 4. Rock the controller up or down to select “Builtin To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory Card”, and then click. • This starts the copy operation and displays the message “Busy... Please wait...” 1. Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure un- • After the copy operation is complete, the monitor screen shows the last file in the folder. der “To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card.” 2.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER The USB cradle that comes with your camera makes it easy to connect to a computer that is equipped with a USB port. You can also transfer files using the memory card, if your computer is equipped to read memory cards. Installing the Software from the CD-ROM Before you can exchange files with your computer, you first need to install the software contained on the CD-ROM that comes with the camera.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Internet Explorer (for Macintosh) This is a browser application for reading HTML files. Images loaded by Photo Loader are stored in folders called “Libraries.” Internet Explorer displays the contents of a library on your computer screen. Computer System Requirements Computer system requirements depend on each of the applications, as described below.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER NOTE Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows • The menu application may not start up automatically on some computers. If this happens, navigate to the CD-ROM and double-click “menu.exe” to launch the menu application. Use the procedures in this section to install the software from the bundled CD-ROM to your computer. NOTE Selecting a Language • You do not need to install software if you already have it installed on your computer. First select a language.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File Installing an Application You should always read the “Read me” file for any application before installing it. The “Read me” file contains information you need to know when installing the application. 1. On the menu screen, click “Software.” 2. Click the name of the application you want to install. 1. On the menu screen, click “Software.” 3. Click the “Install” button. 2. Click the name of the application you want to install.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh 1. On the menu screen, click “Manual.” The CD-ROM contains applications and user documentation in various languages in folders named for each language: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, and Chinese. Check the CD-ROM folders to find out if applications and user documentation are available in a particular language.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ To install Internet Explorer and Outlook Express IMPORTANT! • If you are upgrading to the new version of Photo Loader from a previous version and you want to use library management data and HTML files created using the old version of Photo Loader, be sure to read the “Important” file in the “Photo Loader” folder. Follow the instructions in the file to use your existing library management files.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ Installing the USB Driver 9. After the system starts up, use the USB cable to connect the camera to your Macintosh. 1. Turn off the camera and quit all applications on 10. Turn on the camera. your Macintosh. 11. From now on, the 2. Insert the bundled CD-ROM provided into the camera will be recognized as a drive whenever you connect the camera to your Macintosh. CD-ROM drive. 3. Open the hard disk that is specified as the startup disk. 4.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) ■ To view the camera user’s guide To perform the following procedures, you must have Acrobat Reader installed on your Macintosh (page 86). 1. On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder. 2. Open the “Digital Camera” folder, and then 1. On the bundled CD-ROM, open the folder open the folder for the language whose user’s guide you want to view. named “Acrobat Reader.” 2. Open the folder for the language whose ver- 3.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Transferring Files Over a USB Connection Transferring Files to a Computer The CD-ROM that comes bundled with your camera contains a copy of Photo Loader and a USB driver. This software lets you transfer the contents of the camera’s memory to your computer quickly and easily. Photo Loader and the Photohands application can also be used for high-level image management and editing.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 4. Shut down your computer, and plug Connector A of the cable into its USB port. Next, start up your computer.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 5. Turn off the camera IMPORTANT! and remove its connector cover. • Be sure to read the applicable information in the user documentation that comes with your computer before connecting the USB cradle. • 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. • Take care when connecting the USB cable to the USB cradle. The USB port and the cable plug are shaped for proper positioning.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ Terminating a USB Connection Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer Windows XP, Me or 98 Turn off the camera, and then remove the camera from the USB cradle. The procedures in this section describe how to transfer images from the camera to your computer using a memory card. Windows 2000 Click card services in the task tray on your computer screen, and disable the drive number assigned to the camera.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card Reader/Writer See the user documentation that comes with the SD memory card reader/writer for details about how to use it. Memory Data Images recorded with this camera and other data are stored in memory using DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) protocol. DCF protocol is designed to make it easier to exchange image and other data between digital cameras and other devices.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Memory Directory Structure ■ Folder and File Contents ■ Directory Structure • Parent folder Folder that stores all of the digital camera files. <¥DCIM¥> • Storage folder Folders for storing files stored with the digital camera. (Parent Folder) (Storage folder) (Image file) (Movie file) (Audio file)*1 (Audio snapshot image file)*1 (Audio snapshot audio file)*1 101CASIO 102CASIO (Storage folder) (Storage folder) ... 100CASIO CIMG0001.JPG CIMG0002.AVI CIMG0003.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Image Files Supported by the Camera Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions • Image files recorded with the CASIO EX-S2/EX-M2 Digital Camera • DCF protocol image files • Note that the folder named “DCIM” is the parent (top) folder of all the files in memory. When transferring memory contents to a hard disk, MO disk, or other external storage, treat all the contents inside a DCIM folder as a set and always keep them together.
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) You can transfer MP3 music data files from your computer to the camera and then use the camera as a portable audio player. Transferring Audio Files to the Camera 1. Establish a connection between the camera • MP3 stands for MPEG Audio Layer-3, which is the name of audio compression technology. and your computer (page 89). 2.
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) 2. Connect the LCD remote controller to the Preparing the Camera for Audio Player Operation camera’s connector, and then plug the stereo headphones into the Headphones jack of the LCD remote controller. Perform the following steps to prepare the camera for operation as an audio player. Headphones jack 1. Turn off the camera and remove its connector LCD Remote Controller cover. Connector Stereo Headphones Connector cover 3. Align the mode selector with “AUDIO”.
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) IMPORTANT! Using the Camera as an Audio Player • All remote controller buttons are disabled when the camera’s mode selector is set to “REC” or “PLAY”. • The camera’s monitor screen is off while the camera is in the AUDIO mode. Except for the power button, all other camera buttons are disabled. • Never try to connect any other type of remote controller besides the one that comes with the camera.
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) 4 Playback mode indicator ● Display This icon indicates the playback mode. 1 2 3 4 5 This type of icon: Off Indicates this: Normal playback All track repeat 1-track repeat 1 Track number 5 Battery level indicator Shows the track number of the current track. 2 Track name, artist name, playback time, volume level • Shows the ID3 tag (ID3V1), which is the track name and artist name (alphabetic characters only), contained in the file.
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) ● To skip to the beginning of the next track Press the [ ] button (remote controller beeps). To keep skipping forward, press the [ ] button multiple times (remote controller beeps). The current track number is shown on the LCD. Basic Remote Controller Operations ● To start playback ] button. The remote controller beeps to Press the [ indicate that playback has started. • Pressing the [ ] button while the camera is off turns on power and starts playback.
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) Specifying the Audio Playback Mode Selecting a Specify Track for Playback You can use the following procedure to select one of three playback modes: normal playback, all-track repeat, or 1track repeat. You can use the following procedure to display a list of available tracks and select one of them for playback. 1. While AUDIO mode 1. In the AUDIO mode, start audio playback. playback is stopped or paused, click the camera’s controller.
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) Specifying the Track Playback Sequence Normally, all tracks in memory are played back in the order they are saved. You can use the following procedure to create a play list that tells the camera the sequence to use when playing back AUDIO mode tracks. 1. On your computer, use your word processor or another text editor to create a file named “PLAYLIST.TXT”. 2. Configure the play list by specifying the tracks you want to play in the sequence you want to play them.
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) ■ Example Folder Structure <¥AUDIO¥> ■ Example PLAYLIST.TXT File Contents (Folder containing MP3 files) AUDIO001.MP3 AUDIO002.MP3 AUDIO001.MP3 AUDIO002.MP3 POPS ROCK\ROCK0002.MP3 (MP3 file) (MP3 file) ... PLAYLIST.TXT POPS POPS0001.MP3 POPS0002.MP3 (PLAYLIST file) (Folder containing MP3 files) (MP3 file) (MP3 file) 4 ... ROCK ROCK0001.MP3 ROCK0002.MP3 1 2 3 The above PLAYLIST.TXT file specifies the following playback sequence.
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) NOTES Disabling Remote Controller Button Operations • If there is no PLAYLIST.TXT file in the camera’s AUDIO folder, all tracks are played back in the order they are saved in memory. • Playback of any tracks that are not included in the PLAYLIST.TXT file is skipped. • To change to a different playback sequence, replace PLAYLIST.TXT with another PLAYLIST.TXT file. • When there is a PLAYLIST.
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) LCD Remote Control Error Messages Audio Playback Precautions The following describes the error messages that appear on the LCD remote controller’s display. Cause NoData Playback attempted when there is no MP3 data in memory. • Listening to audio at a high volume for long periods can damage your hearing. Particular care is required when first starting a playback operation.
APPENDIX APPENDIX Menu Reference The following shows lists of menus that appear in the REC mode and PLAY mode, and their settings. • The settings that are underlined in the following table are initial defaults.
APPENDIX ■ PLAY Mode Indicator Lamp Reference ● PLAY tab menu Camera Indicator Lamps Zoom Protect Dubbing On/Off / All Files : On/Off / Cancel *EX-M2 only Resize Copy 640 x 480 / 320 x 240 / Cancel Built-in Card / Card Built-in / Cancel Favorites Show / Save / Delete / Cancel The camera has two indicator lamps: an operation/flash charge lamp and a self-timer lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the camera.
APPENDIX ■ REC Mode Operation/Flash Charge Lamp ■ PLAY Mode Self-timer Lamp Color Operation/Flash Meaning Color Status Green Amber Lit Pattern 1 Power on Flash charging Green Green Lit Pattern 2 Monitor screen off Storing image Green Pattern 1 Red Pattern 1 Self-timer countdown (10 to 3) Green Pattern 2 Red Pattern 2 Self-timer countdown (3 to 1) Red Red Lit Lit Red Red Pattern 1 Pattern 1 Low battery alert Monitor screen disabled Green Pattern 2 Powering down Charge Lamp Stat
APPENDIX USB Cradle Indicator Lamps The USB cradle has two indicator lamps: a CHARGE lamp and a USB lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the cradle and camera.
APPENDIX Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Power does not turn on. The battery is dead. Charge the battery (page 24). If the battery goes dead soon after being charged, it means the battery has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced. Purchase a separately available NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery. Camera suddenly powers down. 1) Auto Power Off activated (page 29). 2) The battery is dead. 1) Turn power back on. 2) Charge the battery (page 24).
Symptom Possible Cause Action Color of the playback image is different from the image on the monitor screen during recording. Sunlight or light from another source is shining directly into the lens during recording. Position the camera so sunlight does not shine directly into the lens. Images are not displayed. A memory card with non-DCF images recorded with another camera is loaded in the camera. This camera cannot display non-DCF images recorded onto a memory card using another digital camera.
APPENDIX Possible Cause Action Circuit problem caused by electrostatic charge, impact, etc. while the camera was connected to another device. Remove the battery from the camera, reinsert it, and then try again. Monitor screen is off. 1) “LCD-OFF” is selected for the “Indicators” setting on the REC tab. 2) USB communication is in progress. 1) On the REC tab menu, change the “Indicators” setting to “LCD-ON” (page 51).
APPENDIX Display Messages Memory Full Memory is full. If you want to record more files, delete files you no longer need (page 62). Record Error Image compression could not be performed during image data storage for some reason. Record the image again. File could not be saved because battery is low. The battery is dead, so the recorded image or audio recording file could not be saved. The card is not formatted. The memory card is not formatted. Format the memory card (page 78).
APPENDIX Approximate Memory Capacity and File sizes Specifications • Snapshots Main Specifications File Size (pixels) 1600 x 1200 (UXGA) Product ............................... Digital Camera Model .................................. EX-S2/EX-M2 1280 x 960 (SXGA) ■ Camera Functions 640 x 480 (VGA) Image Files Format Snapshots: ...................... JPEG (Exif Version 2.2); DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System)1.0 standard; DPOF compliant Movies: ............................
APPENDIX Delete .................................. Single-file, all files (with protection) Recording Functions ........ Snapshot (with audio for EX-M2 only); self-timer; Best Shot; Movie (with audio for EX-M2 only); voice recording (EXM2 only) Effective Pixels: ................. 2.0 million Imaging Element: .............. 1/1.8-inch square pixel color CCD (Total pixels: 2.11 million) * Audio is monaural Focusing .............................
APPENDIX ■ Audio Player Function (EX-M2 Only) ■ Power Supply Data Compression/ Decompression ................. MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3) Power Requirements ........ Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP20) x 1 Sampling Frequencies ...... 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz Approximate Battery Life: Bit Rates ............................. 32 to 320 kbps, VBR-compatible Continuous Recording Continuous Playback (Continuous Snapshot Recording) Continuous Voice Recording* Continuous Audio Playback* Play Mode .........
APPENDIX ■ Other Dimensions ........................ 95(W) x 55.5(H) x 39.5(D) mm (3.7˝(W) x 2.2˝(H) x 1.6˝(D)) (excluding projections) Dimensions EX-S2: ............................. 88(W) x 55(H) x 11.3(D) mm (3.5˝(W) x 2.2˝(H) x 0.4˝(D)) (excluding projections) Weight ................................. Approximately 56 g (2.0 oz) EX-M2: ............................ 88(W) x 55(H) x 12.4(D) mm (3.5˝(W) x 2.2˝(H) x 0.
