User manual CASIO EX-S770D

E Digital Camera EX-S770D 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/. K837PCM2DMX 1 UNPACKING As you unpack your camera, check to make sure that all items shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer. Digital Camera Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-20) * The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. USB Cradle (CA-34) To attach the strap to the camera. Attach strap here. Special AC Adaptor (AD-C52S or AD-C52G)/AC Power Cord* Strap CD-ROM USB Cable AV Cable Basic Reference B 2 UNPACKING CONTENTS UNPACKING QUICK START BASICS 2 10 GETTING READY To load the battery To charge the battery Replacing the Battery Battery Precautions 37 37 38 42 42 Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 First, charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Configuring Display Language, Date, and Time Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Using a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Shooting a Snapshot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Viewing Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Shooting a Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Viewing a Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Deleting a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Turning Power On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Using a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Loading a Memory Card into the Camera Replacing the Memory Card Formatting a Memory Card Configuring Monitor Screen Settings Selecting a Screen Layout (Layout) Turning Display Information On and Off (Info.) Adjusting Monitor Screen Brightness (Brightness) Adjusting Monitor Screen Image Quality (Type) 48 49 50 53 54 57 59 60 Using On-screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 INTRODUCTION 22 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Read this first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Precautions during Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 If you lose your way... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Using the Camera on a Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Extra Batteries Using the Camera in another Country 62 62 3 CONTENTS SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT 63 SHOOTING A MOVIE 89 Holding the Camera Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Shooting a Snapshot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Specifying Image Size Specifying Image Quality Turning Off the AF Assist Lamp Snapshot Shooting Precautions Auto Focus Restrictions 67 69 70 71 72 Movie Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Shooting a Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Movie Recording Precautions 91 Shooting with Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Using Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Using the Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Using Continuous Shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Selecting the Continuous Shutter Mode Recording with Normal-speed Continuous Shutter, High-speed Continuous Shutter, and Flash Continuous Shutter Recording with Zoom Continuous Shutter Continuous Shutter Precautions 83 Using Short Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Using Past Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Shooting a Snapshot while Shooting a Movie (Snapshot-In-Movie) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 USING BEST SHOT 98 84 84 85 Reducing the Effects of Hand and Subject Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Taking Bright Images without Flash . . . . . . . . . . 105 Shooting Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Restoring an Old Photograph. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Adding Audio to a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 B 4 CONTENTS ADVANCED SETTINGS Using Auto Focus Using Macro Focus Using Fixed Focus (Pan Focus) Using Infinity Focus Using Manual Focus 112 113 114 118 119 119 Other Useful Recording Functions . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Using Key Customize to Assign Functions [ ] and [ ] Displaying an On-screen Grid Displaying the Image You Just Recorded (Image Review) Using Icon Help Using Mode Memory to Configure Power On Default Settings Resetting the Camera to Its Initial Factory Defaults 135 136 137 137 138 140 Changing the Focus Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift) . . . . . . . 121 Controlling White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Specifying ISO Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Specifying the Metering Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Using the Camera's Filter Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Controlling Image Sharpness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Controlling Color Saturation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Adjusting Image Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Date Stamping Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Using the On-screen Histogram to Check Exposure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES Listening to the Audio of an Audio Snapshot Playing Back a Movie with Anti Shake 142 143 146 Viewing a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Viewing a Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Playing a Slideshow on the Camera . . . . . . . . . . 147 Viewing Camera Images on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Zooming the Displayed Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Using the 12-image Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Using the Calendar Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Using Image Roulette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 5 CONTENTS EDITING IMAGES 158 DELETING FILES 186 Resizing a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Cropping a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Keystone Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Using Color Restoration to Correct the Color of an Old Photograph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Editing the Date and Time of an Image . . . . . . . . 164 Rotating an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Editing a Movie on the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Creating a Snapshot of a Movie Frame (MOTION PRINT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Deleting a Specific File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Deleting All Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Deleting FAVORITE Folder Snapshots . . . . . . . . 187 OTHER SETTINGS 189 USING AUDIO 173 Configuring Camera Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . 189 Turning the Startup Screen On or Off . . . . . . . . . 191 Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Changing the Camera Date and Time Setting . . . 192 Using World Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Configuring World Time Settings 194 Adding Audio to a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Recording Audio Only (Voice Recording) . . . . . . 176 MANAGING YOUR FILES 179 Changing the Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Changing the USB Port Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Button Settings . . 197 Formatting Built-in Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Files and Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Protecting a File Against Deletion . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Using the FAVORITE Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Copying Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 6 CONTENTS PRINTING 200 Using the Camera with a Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . 235 Viewing and Storing Images on a Macintosh Transfer of Images from the Camera and Management of Images on Your Macintosh Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) Registering as a User 236 242 243 244 Types of Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Using Professional Print Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Using Your Printer to Print Images . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number of Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Date Stamping 208 Reading Files Directly from a Memory Card . . . . 244 Memory Card Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 Supported Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER TRANSFERRING DOCUMENTS TO YOUR CAMERA (DATA STORAGE) 249 211 Transferring Documents to the Camera . . . . . . . 249 Transferring documents from a computer running Windows Transferring documents from a Macintosh 249 251 What you can do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Using the Camera with a Windows Computer . . 212 Viewing and Storing Images on a Computer Transfer of Images from the Camera and Management of Images on the Computer Retouching, Reorienting, or Printing Snapshots Playing Movies Transferring Images to the Camera Viewing User Documentation (PDF) Files User Registration Exiting the CD-ROM Menu 215 224 227 228 229 233 234 234 Viewing a Transferred Document on the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Deleting Documents from Camera Memory . . . . 255 Deleting a Document Page Deleting Documents 255 256 7 CONTENTS APPENDIX 258 General Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Monitor Screen Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Menu Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Display Menu Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Indicator Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271 Find the Problem and Fixing It If you have problems installing the USB driver... Display Messages 271 275 276 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 8 CONTENTS . Getting the Most Out of Your Camera Snapshots Shooting with Optimum Setups USING BEST SHOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Portrait, Scenery, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Children, etc. Snapshots Enhancing or Reducting Color Satuation Controlling Color Saturation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Increasing or Decreasing Contrast Adjusting Image Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Adding Special Effects USING BEST SHOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Monochrome, retro, etc. Movies Normal Movie Recording Shooting a Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Limiting Movie Length Using Short Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Capturing Action Occurring before the Shutter Button is Pressed Using Past Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Compensating for Hand or Subject Movement Reducing the Effects of Hand and Subject Movement . 104 Increasing Sensitivity when Lighting is Dim Taking Bright Images without Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Making Images of Business Cards, Documents, and Meeting Information (White Board) Easier to Read Shooting Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 Selecting the Best Focus Mode for Shooting Conditions Changing the Focus Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Eliminating Light Source Color Cast Controlling White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Sharpening or Softening Subject Outlines Controlling Image Sharpness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 9 CONTENTS QUICK START BASICS First, charge the battery (page 37) Loading the Battery into the Camera 3. Close the battery cover. 1. Open the battery cover. While pressing lightly on the cover, slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow to open. 2. Load the battery into the camera. 10 QUICK START BASICS Using the USB Cradle to Charge 1. Plug the USB cradle into a household power outlet. AC adaptor AC power cord 2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle. [CHARGE] lamp Red: Charging Green: Charged (Full) · It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge. 11 QUICK START BASICS Configuring Display Language, Date, and Time Settings (pages 192, 196) [ON/OFF] (Power) 1. Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the camera. 2. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the language you want and then press [SET]. 3. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the area where you will use the camera and then press [SET]. [] [] [] [SET] 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the city where you will use the camera and then press [SET]. [BS] [] 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the summer time (DST) setting you want and then press [SET]. The settings on this page are required the first time you turn on the camera after purchasing it. 12 QUICK START BASICS 6. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the date format and then press [SET]. Example: December 19, 2006 To display the date like this: 06/12/19 19/12/06 12/19/06 Select this option: YY/MM/DD DD/MM/YY MM/DD/YY 7. Set the date and the time. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want (year, month, day, hour, minute) and then use [ ] and [ ] to change the setting. To switch between 12-hour and 24-hour format, press [BS]. 8. When all the settings are the way you want, press [SET]. 9. Press [ON/OFF] to turn off the camera. · After finishing this procedure, advance to the procedure on the next page. 13 QUICK START BASICS Using a Memory Card (page 46) Loading a Memory Card into the Camera When a memory card is loaded, the camera stores images you shoot on the card. 2. Load a memory card into the camera. NOTE MEMORY CARD ORY MEMARD C · Though the camera has built-in memory, using a memory card provides additional capacity you can use to store more images, high-quality and large-size images, and longer movies. · The camera will store images in its built-in memory if there is no memory card loaded. If you prefer to use built-in memory, skip this procedure and go to "Shooting a Snapshot" on page 16. Front Back With the front of the memory card facing upwards (towards the monitor screen side of the camera), slide it into the card slot and press until it clicks securely into place. 3. Close the battery cover. 1. Open the battery cover. While pressing lightly on the cover, slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow to open. 14 QUICK START BASICS Formatting a Memory Card Before you can use a memory card with your camera, you must format it. 5. Press [ ] to select "Format" and then press [SET]. · To cancel formatting, select "Cancel" and then press [SET]. Wait until the "Busy... Please wait..." message disappears from the monitor screen before doing anything else. "Set Up" Tab IMPORTANT! · Formatting a memory card that already has snapshots or other files on it, will delete its contents. Normally you do not need to format a memory card again. However, if storing to a card has slowed down or if you notice any other abnormality, re-format the card. · Be sure to perform the following procedure on the camera to format the memory card. 1. Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the camera. 2. Press [MENU]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the "Set Up" tab. 4. Use [ ] to select "Format" and then press [ ]. [ON/OFF] (Power) [MENU] 15 QUICK START BASICS Shooting a Snapshot (page 63) Auto icon Operation Lamp 62 2 1. Press [ ] to turn on the camera. " (Auto icon) This enters the REC mode and displays " on the monitor screen. N [ ] (REC) 2. Point the camera at the subject. 3. While taking care to keep the camera still, halfpress the shutter button. When the image is in focus, the camera will beep, the operation lamp will light green, and the focus frame will turn green. AF ISO AWB EV Shutter Button 15:37 4. Continuing to keep the camera still, press the shutter button all the way down. Focus Frame Monitor Screen The recorded image will remain on the display for about one second, and then it will be stored in memory. After that, the camera will be ready to shoot the next image. 16 QUICK START BASICS Snapshot Image Size and Image Quality Your camera lets you select from among various image size and quality settings. Note that image size and quality settings affect how many images can be stored in memory. · You can change the image size and quality settings as required to shoot a smaller or lower-resolution image for attachment to an e-mail message, for publishing on a website, etc. You can also select an image size that suits the size of paper you plan to use for printing your images. For details, see pages 67, 69, and 278. How do I half-press the shutter button? The shutter button is designed to stop about half way down when you press it lightly. Stopping at this point is called a "half-press". When you half-press the shutter button, the camera automatically adjusts exposure and focuses on the subject it is currently pointed at. Mastering how much pressure is required for a half-press and a full-press of the shutter button is an important technique for good-looking images. Half-press Press lightly until the button stops. Full-press All the way Beep-beep! Click! 17 QUICK START BASICS Viewing Snapshots (page 142) [ ] (PLAY) [ ][ ] 1. Press [ ] to enter the PLAY mode. If there are multiple images in memory, use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through them. To return to the REC mode Press [ ]. 18 QUICK START BASICS Shooting a Movie (page 89) Movie Icon Remaining Recording Time 2. Press [ ] to start shooting the movie. " " (movie icon) remains on the monitor screen while movie recording is in progress. · Audio is also recorded during movie recording. 3. Press [ [ ] (REC) ] again to stop recording. Movie Image Quality [ ] Your camera lets you select from among five image quality settings (HQ, HQ Wide, Normal, Normal Wide, LP) for movies. For best camera performance, use the "HQ" (High Quality) or "HQ Wide" setting for movie recording. Movie quality is a standard that determines the detail, smoothness, and clarity of the image during playback. Reducing image quality let's you shoot longer, so you can switch to "Normal", "Normal Wide", or "LP" conserve remaining memory capacity if you start to run low. For details, see pages 89 and 279. Recording Time Movie Recording Screen 1. Press [ ] to enter the REC mode. 19 QUICK START BASICS Viewing a Movie (page 144) The film-like frame that appears on the monitor screen indicates that this is an image from a movie. 1. Press [ to play. ] to enter the PLAY mode. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the movie you want When scrolling through images, a movie is displayed on the monitor screen by showing its first frame. " " Movie icon [ ] (PLAY) 3. Press [SET] to start playback. [SET] The monitor screen will return to the image selection screen in step 2 after the end of the movie is reached. · During movie playback, you can adjust volume, skip forward and back, and perform other operations (page 145). To return to the REC mode Press [ ]. [ ][ ] 20 QUICK START BASICS Deleting a File (page 186) You can use the following procedure to delete files you have transferred to your computer's hard disk, images you have printed, or files you simply no longer need. This frees up memory for recording more images. [ ] (PLAY) [] 1. Press [ ]. ). 2. Press [ ] ( 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the snapshot or movie you want to delete. 4. Press [ ] to select "Delete". · To cancel the delete operation, select "Cancel". 5. Press [SET]. [SET] This deletes the selected snapshot or movie. · If you want to delete more, repeat the above procedure from step 3. · To quit the delete operation, press [MENU]. [ ][ ] [ ]( ) 21 QUICK START BASICS INTRODUCTION Features BEST SHOT for beautiful shots simply by selecting a sample image built into the camera Simply select the scene that is similar to what you want to shoot (Night Scene Portrait, Flower, etc.), for instant camera setups. A dedicated [BS] button gives you direct access to the BEST SHOT library of sample scenes. Example: Select for skillful shots of a fast-moving pet. Example: Select for beautiful portraits. To view images, press [ ] to power up in the PLAY mode. To record, press [ ] to power up in the REC mode. Direct Mode Power On A powerful collection of useful recording features · Hand movement and subject movement reduction using high shutter speed (page 104) · High-sensitivity recording avoids dark images, even when the flash is not being used (page 105) · Quick Shutter for very high-speed focus (page 118) BEST SHOT Screen 22 INTRODUCTION High-quality (MPEG-4, DivX) movie recording · Short Movie for shooting a short movie starting a few seconds before [ ] is pressed and a few seconds after it is pressed (page 92) · Past Movie for shooting a movie that includes scenes a few seconds before [ ] is pressed (page 95) · Normal movie recording (page 90) · Snapshot recording, even while a movie is being recorded (page 97) · MOTION PRINT for printing of a movie scene as a single image (page 171) · DivX Play Bundle (page 213) Official DivXR Certified Encorder product. Encodes DivXR video content. Powerful Print Features · DPOF feature for easy specification of date stamping and the number of copies (page 205) · Timestamp feature that stamps the date into the image data (page 131) · Support for PictBridge for easy at-home printing on a printer that supports one of these standards, without a computer (page 202) Multi-function USB Cradle You can place the camera on the USB cradle to perform the following operations. ­ Battery charging (page 37) ­ Photo Stand slideshow of images (page 149) ­ Connection to a TV for viewing on the TV screen (page 151) ­ Connection to a printer for image printing (page 202) ­ Connection to a computer for transfer of images to the computer (pages 217, 237) 23 INTRODUCTION Document transfer to the camera · Bundled Photo Transport software (page 229) lets you transfer images saved on your computer or displayed on your computer screen (website data, maps, etc.) to your camera. · Bundled CASIO DATA TRANSPORT software lets you transfer documents from your computer to the camera and take it along with you (page 249). Read this first! LCD Panel The liquid crystal panel of the monitor screen uses highprecision technology that provides a pixel yield in excess of 99.99%. This means that some pixels may not light or may remain lit at all times. This is due to the characteristics of the liquid crystal panel, and does not indicate malfunction. 24 INTRODUCTION Copyrights Except for your own personal enjoyment, unauthorized use of image, movie, audio, or music files without permission of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited by copyright laws and international treaties. Also, regardless of whether such files are purchased or obtained for free, posting them on the Internet or distributing them to third parties without permission of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited by copyright laws and international treaties. Note that CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any misuse of this product that infringes on the copyrights of others or that violates copyright laws. The following terms, which are used in this manual, are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. · SDHC Logo is a trademark. · Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Media, and DirectX are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States. · Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. · MultiMediaCardTM is a trademark of Infineon Technologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA). · DivX and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. · All other company or product names mentioned herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. · Photo Loader, Photohands, Photo Transport, and CASIO DATA TRANSPORT rights are owned by CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except for the rights of other companies as defined above, all rights related to these programs and other rights shall revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. · MMCplusTM is a trademark of the MultiMediaCard Association. · Adobe and Reader are trademarks or registered trademarks in the United States and other countries of Adobe Systems Incorporated. 25 INTRODUCTION · The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. · The content of this manual has been checked at each step of the production process. Please contact us if you notice anything that is questionable, erroneous, etc. · Any copying of the contents of this manual, either in part or its entirety, is forbidden. Except for your own personal use, and other use of the contents of this manual without the permission of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. is forbidden under copyright laws. · CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages or loss suffered by you or any third party due to the use or malfunction of this product. · CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages or loss suffered by you or any third party due to the use of Photo Loader, Photohands, Photo Transport, and/or CASIO DATA TRANSPORT. · CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages or loss caused by deletion of memory contents due to malfunction, repair, or any other reason. · Note that the example screens and product illustrations shown in this manual may differ somewhat by the screens and configuration of the actual camera. 26 INTRODUCTION Precautions during Use Take test shots before shooting the final shot. · Before shooting your final image, shoot a test shot to ensure that the camera is recording correctly. Directly Viewing the Sun or Bright Light · Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the cameras viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight. Flash · Never use the flash unit in areas where flammable or explosive gas may be present. Such conditions create the risk of fire and explosion. · Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the drivers vision and creates the risk of accident. · Never fire the flash too close to the eyes of the subject. Doing so creates the risk of loss of eyesight. Avoid Use While In Motion · Never use the camera to record or play back images while operating an automobile or other vehicle, or while walking. Looking at the monitor while in motion creates the risk of serious accident. 27 INTRODUCTION Display Panel · Do not apply strong pressure to the LCD panel surface or subject it to strong impact. Doing so can cause the display panel glass to crack. · Should the display panel ever become cracked, never touch any of the liquid inside the panel. Doing so creates the risk of skin inflammation. · Should display panel liquid ever get into your mouth, immediately rinse your mouth out and contact your physician. · Should display panel liquid ever get into your eyes or onto your skin, immediately rinse with clean water for at least 15 minutes and contact your physician. Transport · Never operate the camera inside of an aircraft or anywhere else where operation of such devices is restricted. Improper use creates the risk of serious accident. Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, and other abnormalities · Continued use of the camera while it is emitting smoke or strange odor, or while it is overheating creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present. 1. Turn off the camera. 2. If you are using the AC adaptor to power the camera, unplug it from the wall outlet. If you are using battery power, remove the battery from the camera, taking care to protect yourself against burn injury. 3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. Connections · Never plug any devices that are not specified for use with this camera into connectors. Connecting a non-specified device creates the risk of fire and electric shock. 28 INTRODUCTION Water and Foreign Matter · Water, other liquids, or foreign matter (especially metal) getting inside the camera creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present. Particular care is required when using the camera where it is raining or snowing, near the ocean or other body of water, or in a bathroom. 1. Turn off the camera. 2. If you are using the AC adaptor to power the camera, unplug it from the wall outlet. If you are using battery power, remove the battery from the camera. 3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. Dropping and Rough Treatment · Continued use of the camera after it is damaged by dropping or other rough treatment creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present. 1. Turn off the camera. 2. If you are using the AC adaptor to power the camera, unplug it from the wall outlet. If you are using battery power, remove the battery from the camera. 3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. Keep Away From Fire · Never expose the camera to fire, which can cause it to explode and creates the risk of fire and electric shock. 29 INTRODUCTION Disassembly and Modification · Never try to take the camera apart or modify it in any way. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock, burn injury, and other personal injury. Be sure to leave all internal inspection, maintenance, and repair up to your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. Backing Up Important Data · Always keep backup copies of important data in camera memory by transferring it to a computer or other storage device. Note that data can be deleted in the case of camera malfunction, repair, etc. Locations To Be Avoided · Never leave the camera in any of the following types of locations. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electric shock. ­ Areas subject to large amounts of humidity or dust ­ Food preparation areas or other locations where oil smoke is present ­ Near heaters, on a heated carpet, in areas exposed to direct sunlight, in a closed vehicle parked in the sun, or other areas subject to very high temperatures · Never place the camera on an unstable surface, on a high shelf, etc. Doing so can cause the camera to fall, creating the risk of personal injury. Memory Protection · Whenever replacing the battery, be sure to follow the correct procedure as described in the documentation that comes with the camera. Incorrectly replacing the battery can result in corruption or loss of data in camera memory. Rechargeable Battery · Use only the specified charger unit or the specified device to charge the battery. Attempting to charge the battery by an unauthorized means creates the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion. · Do not expose or immerse the battery in fresh water or salt water. Doing so can damage the battery, and cause deterioration of its performance and loss of service life. 30 INTRODUCTION · This battery is intended for use with a CASIO Digital Camera only. Use with any other device creates the risk of the battery damage, or deterioration of battery performance and service life. · Failure to observe any of the following precautions creates the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion. ­ Never use or leave the battery near open flame. ­ Do not expose batteries to heat or fire. ­ Make sure the battery is oriented correctly when it is connected to the charger unit. ­ Never carry or store the battery together with items that can conduct electricity (necklaces, pencil lead, etc.) ­ Never disassemble the battery, pierce it with a needle, or expose it to strong impact (hit it with a hammer, step on it, etc.), and never apply solder to it. Never place the battery into a microwave oven, heater, high-pressure generating device, etc. · Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other abnormal condition while using, charging, or storing a battery, immediately remove it from the camera or charger unit and keep it away from open flame. · Do not use or leave the battery under direct sunlight, in an automobile parked in the sun, or in any other area subject to high temperatures. Doing so can damage the battery, and cause deterioration of its performance and loss of service life. · If the battery charging does not end normally within the specified charging time, stop charging anyway and contact your local CASIO authorized service center. Continued charging creates the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion. · Battery fluid can damage your eyes. Should battery fluid get into your eyes accidentally, immediately rinse them with clean tap water and then consult a physician. 31 INTRODUCTION · Be sure to read the user documentation that comes with the camera and special charger unit before using or charging the battery. · If a battery is to be used by young children, make sure that a responsible adult makes them aware of the precautions and proper handling instructions, and make sure that they handle battery correctly. · Should fluid from a 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. AC Adaptor · Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure you observe the following precautions when using the AC adaptor. ­ Use only the AC adaptor specified for this camera. ­ Use the AC adaptor to supply power only to devices that are specified for use with it. ­ Use a 100 to 240V AC (50/60Hz) wall outlet as a power source. ­ Never plug the power cord into a wall outlet that is shared by other devices, or into a shared extension cord. · Misuse of the AC adaptor can cause it to become damaged, creating the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure you observe the following precautions when using the AC adaptor. ­ Never place heavy objects on the AC adaptor or subject it to direct heat. ­ Never try to modify the AC adaptor or subject it to bending. ­ Do not twist or pull on the power cord. ­ Should the power cord or plug ever become damaged, contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. 32 INTRODUCTION · Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock. · Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure you observe the following precautions when using the AC adaptor. ­ Never locate the power cord near a stove or other heating device. ­ When unplugging from the wall outlet, grasp the plug on the AC adaptor power cord. Never pull on the power cord. ­ Insert the plug into the wall outlet as far as it will go. ­ Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet before leaving the camera unattended for long periods, such as when leaving on a trip, etc. ­ At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet and clean off any dust built up around the prongs. USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions · Make sure you always remove the camera from the USB cradle before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor. · Charging, USB data communication, the Photo Stand operation can cause the AC adaptor to become warm. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction. 33 INTRODUCTION Battery Life · Battery continuous operation times provided in this manual represent the approximate amount of time before the camera turns off due to low battery power when being powered by the special battery under normal temperature (23°C (73°F)). They do not guarantee that you will be able to achieve the indicated level of operation. Actual battery life is greatly affected by ambient temperature, battery storage conditions, the amount of time spent in storage, etc. · Leaving the camera on can run down battery and cause the low battery warning to appear. Turn off the camera whenever you are not using it. · The low battery warning indicates that the camera is about to turn off due to low battery power. Charge the battery as soon as possible. Leaving low or dead batteries in the camera can lead to battery leakage and data corruption. Data Error Precautions · Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in camera memory. ­ While the camera is performing an operation, removing the battery or memory card from the camera, or placing the camera onto or removing it from the USB cradle ­ While the operation lamp is flashing green after turning off the camera, removing the memory card from the camera or placing the camera onto or removing it from the USB cradle ­ Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the camera from the USB cradle, or disconnecting the AC adaptor from the USB cradle while a data communication operation is being performed ­ Using a battery that is low ­ Other abnormal operations Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to appear on the monitor screen (page 276). Perform the action indicated by the message that appears. 34 INTRODUCTION Operating Environment · The operating temperature range of the camera is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). · Do not place the camera in any of the following locations. ­ In an area exposed to direct sunlight, or large amounts of moisture or dust ­ Near an air conditioner or in other areas subjected to extreme temperature or humidity ­ Inside of a motor vehicle on a hot day, or in an area subjected to strong vibration Power Supply · Use only the special rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20) to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported. · The camera does not have a separate battery for the clock. The date and time settings of the camera are cleared about one day after power is totally cut off (from both the battery and USB cradle). If this happens, be sure to reconfigure these settings after power is restored (page 192). Condensation · Sudden and extreme temperature changes, such as when the camera is moved from the outdoors on a cold winter day into a warm room, can cause water droplets called "condensation" to form on the interior and the exterior of the camera. Note that condensation can cause malfunction of the camera. To avoid condensation, place the camera into a plastic bag before subjecting it to sudden temperature change. Wait until the air in the bag has had enough time to become acclimated to the new temperature before removing the camera. After that, open the battery cover and leave it open for a few hours. Lens · Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction. · You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain types of images, such as a slight bend in lines that should be straight. This is due to the characteristics of lens, and does not indicate malfunction of the camera. 35 INTRODUCTION Caring for your camera · Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the lens surface can interfere with proper operation of the camera. Avoid touching the lens surface. To clean the lens surface, use a blower to blow off dust or foreign matter and then wipe with a soft, dry cloth. · Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the flash can interfere with proper operation of the camera. Avoid touching the flash. If the flash becomes dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth. · To clean the camera, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. Monitor Screen Images · The images that normally appear on the monitor screen during image playback are smaller than normal, and so you cannot see all of the detail of the actual image. Your camera has an image zoom feature (page 154) which you can use to enlarge the monitor screen image. You can use this feature for on-the-spot checks of important images. Other Precautions · The camera becomes slightly warm during use. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction. 36 INTRODUCTION GETTING READY Charging the Battery Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20). 2. Load the battery into the camera. With the EXILIM logo on the battery facing upwards (in the direction of the monitor screen), hold the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow as you slide the battery into the camera. Press the battery in until the stopper secures it in place. IMPORTANT! · Use of any type of battery other than NP-20 is not supported. To load the battery 1. Open the battery cover. While pressing the battery cover, slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow. NP-20 Stopper 37 GETTING READY 3. Close the battery cover. Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it securely into place as you press it against the camera. To charge the battery 1. Plug the USB cradle into a household power outlet. USB Cradle [DC IN 5.3V] The battery is not fully charged when you use the camera for the first time after purchasing it. Use the following procedure to charge it. AC Adaptor AC power cord 2. Make sure the camera is turned off. If the camera is on, be sure to press [ON/OFF] to turn it off before placing it onto the USB cradle. 38 GETTING READY 3. With the camera positioned so the monitor screen is facing towards you as shown in the illustration, place it onto the USB cradle. The [CHARGE] lamp lights red and charging starts. · It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge. Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity, remaining power, and charging conditions. When charging is complete The [CHARGE] lamp, which was lit red during charging, changes to green. Remove the camera from the USB cradle and unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet. If the [CHARGE] lamp lights amber This indicates that charging cannot be performed because you have just finished using the camera, or because the temperature in your location is too hot or too cold. If this happens, wait until the camera returns to normal temperature. When the camera returns to a temperature where charging can be performed, the [CHARGE] lamp will light red. Cradle contact Carefully insert the camera as far as it will go. [CHARGE] lamp Camera contact 39 GETTING READY If the [CHARGE] lamp flashes red This indicates that the camera or battery is faulty, or that the battery is loaded in the camera incorrectly. Remove the battery from the camera and check if its contacts are dirty. If they are, wipe them off with a dry cloth and then reload the battery into the camera. After confirming that the AC adaptor is plugged into the power outlet and the USB cradle, set the camera on the cradle again. If an error still continues to occur after you perform the above steps, it could mean that the battery is faulty. Contact your nearest CASIO authorized service center. IMPORTANT! · Use only the bundled USB cradle or the separately available special charger unit (BC-11L) to charge the special rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20). The battery cannot be charged using any other type of charger device. Attempting to use a different charger can result in unexpected accident. · Use only the AC adaptor that comes bundled with the camera. Never use any other type of AC adaptor. Use of the separately available AD-C30, AD-C40, AD-C620, or AD-C630 is not supported. Battery Power Conservation Tips · When you do not need to use the flash, select " " (flash off) for the flash setting (page 76). · Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features to protect against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the camera (page 45). 40 GETTING READY Checking Remaining Battery Power As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates remaining power as shown below. Remaining Power Battery Indicator Indicator Color Light blue Orange Red Red High Low IMPORTANT! · Due to differences in the power requirements of each mode, the battery indicator may show a lower level in the PLAY mode than what it shows in a REC mode. This is normal, and does not indicate malfunction. · Leaving the camera for about one day with no power supplied while the battery is dead will cause its date and time settings to be cleared. You will have to re-configure the settings after power is restored. " " indicates that battery power is low. Charge the battery as soon as possible. Recording is not possible when " " is indicated. Charge the battery immediately. NOTE · See page 282 for information about battery life. 41 GETTING READY Replacing the Battery 1. Open the battery cover. 2. With the camera oriented with its monitor screen facing upwards as shown in the illustration, slide the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow and hold it there. · This will cause the battery to come out part way. Stopper Battery Precautions Precautions during Use · Operation provided by a battery under cold conditions is always less than operation under normal temperatures. This is due to the characteristics of the battery, not the camera. · Charge the battery in an area where the temperature is within the range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). Charging outside this temperature range can cause charging to take longer than normal or even cause charging to fail. · If a battery provides only very limited operation following a full charge, it probably means that the battery has reached the end of its service life. Replace the battery with a new one. 3. While still holding the stopper, pull the battery out the rest of the way. 4. Load a new battery. 42