Casio Exilim EX-M2 User Manual

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FILE MANAGEMENT

FILE MANAGEMENT
The file management capabilities of the camera make it easy
to keep track of images. You can protect files against dele-
tion, and even use its DPOF feature to specify images for
printing.
Folders
Your camera automatically creates a directory of folders in
its built-in flash memory or on the memory card to store im-
ages.

Memory Folders and Files

An image you record is automatically stored in a folder,
whose name is a serial number. You can have up to 900
folders in memory at the same time. Folder names are gen-
erated as shown below.
Example: Name of the 100th folder.
1 0 0 C A S I O
Serial number (3 digits)
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
CIMG0026.JPG
Serial number (4 digits)
• The actual number of files you will be able to store on a
memory card depends on the image quality settings, ca-
pacity of the card, etc.
• For details about the directory structure, see "Memory Di-
rectory Structure" on page 94.
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  • Page 1: File Management

    FILE MANAGEMENT FILE MANAGEMENT The file management capabilities of the camera make it easy to keep track of images. You can protect files against dele- tion, and even use its DPOF feature to specify images for printing. Folders Your camera automatically creates a directory of folders in its built-in flash memory or on the memory card to store im- ages.
  • Page 2: Protecting Files

    FILE MANAGEMENT Protecting Files 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. To protect a single file In the PLAY mode, press MENU. Select the “PLAY”...
  • Page 3: To Protect All Files In Memory

    FILE MANAGEMENT To protect all files in memory In the PLAY mode, press MENU. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Protect”, and then rock the controller to the right. Rock the controller up or down to select “All Files : On”, and then click. •...
  • Page 4: To Insert The Date During Printing

    FILE MANAGEMENT To insert the date during printing NOTE • To insert the date during printing, you need to use the following procedure to turn on the date insertion fea- ture before configuring other print settings. In the PLAY mode, rock the controller up (DPOF).
  • Page 5: To Configure Print Settings For All Images

    FILE MANAGEMENT Rock the controller up or down to specify the number of copies. • You can specify up to 99 for the number of copies. Specify 00 if you do not want to have the image printed. • Repeat steps 3 through 4 to configure settings for other images, if you want.
  • Page 6: Print Image Matching

    FILE MANAGEMENT PRINT Image Matching II Images include PRINT Image Matching data (mode setting and other camera setup information). A printer that sup- ports PRINT Image Matching reads this data and adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images come out just the way you intended when you re- corded them.
  • Page 7: Using The Favorite Folder

    FILE MANAGEMENT Using 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. To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder In the PLAY mode, press MENU.
  • Page 8: To Display A File In The Favorite Folder

    FILE MANAGEMENT To display a file in the FAVORITE folder In the PLAY mode, press MENU. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and then rock the controller to the right. Rock the controller up or down to select “Show”, and then click. •...
  • Page 9: Other Settings

    OTHER SETTINGS OTHER SETTINGS Turning the Key Tone On and Off Use the following procedure to turn the tone that sounds when you press a key on and off. In the REC mode or PLAY mode, press MENU. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Beep”, and then rock the controller to the right.
  • Page 10: Changing The Date And Time Setting

    OTHER SETTINGS IMPORTANT! • 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 sec- onds or less in length and 200KB or less in size •...
  • Page 11: Changing The Date Format

    OTHER SETTINGS Changing the Date Format You can select from among three different formats for dis- play of the date. In the REC mode or PLAY mode, press MENU. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Date Style”, and then rock the controller to the right. Rock the controller up or down to select the setting you want, and then click.
  • Page 12: Formatting Built-In Memory

    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. •...
  • Page 13: Using A Memory Card

    USING A MEMORY CARD USING A MEMORY CARD You can expand the storage capabilities of your camera by using a commercially available memory card (SD memory card or MultiMedia Card). You can also copy files from built- in flash memory to a memory card and from a memory card to flash memory.
  • Page 14: To Insert A Memory Card Into The Camera

    • Should water or any foreign object ever get into the card slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove the battery, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. • Never remove a card from the camera while the op- eration/flash charge lamp is flashing.
  • Page 15: Formatting A Memory Card

    USING A MEMORY CARD Formatting a Memory Card Formatting a memory card deletes any data already stored on it. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to use the camera to format a memory card. Formatting a memory card on a computer and then using it in the camera can slow down data processing by the camera.
  • Page 16: Memory Card Precautions

    USING A MEMORY CARD Memory Card Precautions • 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 phenom- ena can cause data to become corrupted or even lost.
  • Page 17: To Copy A File From A Memory Card To Built-In Memory

    USING A MEMORY CARD Rock the controller up or down to select “Built- Card”, and then click. • This starts the copy operation and displays the mes- sage “Busy... Please wait...” • After the copy operation is complete, the monitor screen shows the last file in the folder.
  • Page 18: Using The Camera With A Computer

    Page 89 Photo Loader (for Windows/Macintosh) This application loads image data saved in JPEG and AVI format from a digital camera onto your computer. Photohands (for Windows) This application is for retouching and printing image files. USB Driver for Mass Storage (for Windows/Macintosh) This is the software that makes it possible for the camera to “talk”...
  • Page 19: Computer System Requirements

    This software provides an extended tool set including a codec that allows Windows 98 and 2000 to handle movie files recorded using a digital camera. You do not need to install DirectX if you are running Windows XP or Me.
  • Page 20: Installing Software From The Cd-Rom In Windows

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows Use the procedures in this section to install the software from the bundled CD-ROM to your computer. NOTE • You do not need to install software if you already have it installed on your computer.
  • Page 21: Viewing The Contents Of The "Read Me" File

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File You should always read the “Read me” file for any applica- tion before installing it. The “Read me” file contains informa- tion you need to know when installing the application. On the menu screen, click “Software.”...
  • Page 22: Viewing User Documentation (Pdf Files)

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) On the menu screen, click “Manual.” Click the name of the application whose user documentation you want to read. Click the “Read” button. IMPORTANT! • You need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to read user documentation files.
  • Page 23 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER To install Internet Explorer and Outlook Express Open the file named “Internet Explorer.” Open the folder for the language version you want to install, and then open the file named “readme_casio” file. Follow the instructions in the read me file to install Internet Explorer and Outlook Express.
  • Page 24: Installing The Usb Driver

    “CASIO-USB Storage Class Shim” from the “USB Driver” folder to the “Extensions” folder. Confirm that the “CASIO-USB Storage Driver” file and “CASIO-USB Storage Class Shim” file are in the “Extensions” folder, and then restart your Macintosh. After the system starts up, use the USB cable to connect the camera to your Macintosh.
  • Page 25 Acrobat Reader. To view the camera user’s guide On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder. Open the “Digital Camera” folder, and then open the folder for the language whose user’s guide you want to view. Open the file named “camera_xx.pdf.”...
  • Page 26: Transferring Files To A Computer

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Transferring Files to a Computer The CD-ROM that comes bundled with your camera con- tains a copy of Photo Loader and a USB driver. This soft- ware lets you transfer the contents of the camera’s memory to your computer quickly and easily.
  • Page 27 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER To connect the USB Cable Connect the AC power cord to the AC adaptor, and then plug the other end of the AC power cord into a household power outlet. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 5.3V con- nector of the USB cradle.
  • Page 28 • Be sure to connect the AC adaptor to the USB cradle to supply power to the camera. • The optionally available CASIO QC-1U USB cable cannot be used with this camera. • Never disconnect the USB cable while the PC is ac- cessing camera memory (indicated by a flashing USB lamp).
  • Page 29: Using A Memory Card To Transfer Images To A Computer

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Terminating a USB Connection Windows XP, Me or 98 Turn off the camera, and then remove the camera from the USB cradle. Windows 2000 Click card services in the task tray on your computer screen, and disable the drive number assigned to the camera.
  • Page 30: Memory Data

    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. Using a Commercially Available PC Card Reader/Writer and PC Card Adapter (for SD Memory Cards and MMCs) See the user documentation that comes with the PC card reader/writer and PC card adapter (for an SD memory card/...
  • Page 31: Memory Directory Structure

    • Image file File that contains an image recorded with the digital cam- era. • Movie file File that contains a movie recorded with the digital camera. • Audio file File that contains an audio recording. • Audio snapshot image file File that contains the image part of an audio snapshot.
  • Page 32: Image Files Supported By The Camera

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Image Files Supported by the Camera • Image files recorded with the CASIO EX-S2/EX-M2 Digital Camera • DCF protocol image files Certain DCF functions may not be supported. When display- ing an image recorded on another camera model, it may take a long time for the image to appear on the display.
  • Page 33: Playing An Audio File

    PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE 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. • MP3 stands for MPEG Audio Layer-3, which is the name of audio compression technology.
  • Page 34: Preparing The Camera For Audio Player Operation

    PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) Preparing the Camera for Audio Player Operation Perform the following steps to prepare the camera for opera- tion as an audio player. Turn off the camera and remove its connector cover. Connector cover Connect the LCD remote controller to the camera’s connector, and then plug the stereo headphones into the Headphones jack of the LCD remote controller.
  • Page 35: General Guide

    PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) IMPORTANT! • 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.
  • Page 36 PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) Display Track number Shows the track number of the current track. 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.
  • Page 37: Basic Remote Controller Operations

    PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) Basic Remote Controller Operations To start playback Press the [ ] button. The remote controller beeps to indicate that playback has started. • Pressing the [ ] button while the camera is off turns on power and starts playback.
  • Page 38: Specifying The Audio Playback Mode

    PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) Specifying the Audio Playback Mode You can use the following procedure to select one of three playback modes: normal playback, all-track repeat, or 1- track repeat. In the AUDIO mode, start audio playback. • The initial default mode is normal playback. Press the remote controller’s playback mode button to cycle through the playback modes.
  • Page 39: Specifying The Track Playback Sequence

    PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) Press the remote controller’s [ start playback from the currently selected track. NOTE • The monitor screen turns off automatically if you do not perform any operation for about 10 seconds. ] button to Specifying the Track Playback Sequence Normally, all tracks in memory are played back in the order they are saved.
  • Page 40 PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) Example Folder Structure <¥AUDIO¥> (Folder containing MP3 files) AUDIO001.MP3 (MP3 file) AUDIO002.MP3 (MP3 file) PLAYLIST.TXT (PLAYLIST file) POPS (Folder containing MP3 files) POPS0001.MP3 (MP3 file) POPS0002.MP3 (MP3 file) ROCK (Folder containing MP3 files) ROCK0001.MP3 (MP3 file) ROCK0002.MP3 (MP3 file)
  • Page 41: Disabling Remote Controller Button Operations

    PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) NOTES • If there is no PLAYLIST.TXT file in the camera’s AU- DIO 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.
  • Page 42: Lcd Remote Control Error Messages

    PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) LCD Remote Control Error Messages The following describes the error messages that appear on the LCD remote controller’s display. Cause NoData Playback attempted Transfer MP3 file data when there is no MP3 to the “AUDIO” folder of data in memory.
  • Page 43: Menu Reference

    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. REC Mode REC tab menu REC Mode EX-S2: (Snapshot) /...
  • Page 44: Indicator Lamp Reference

    APPENDIX PLAY Mode PLAY tab menu Zoom Protect On/Off / All Files : On/Off / Cancel Dubbing *EX-M2 only Resize 640 x 480 / 320 x 240 / Cancel Copy Built-in Card / Card Favorites Show / Save / Delete / Cancel Set Up tab menu Beep On / Off...
  • Page 45 APPENDIX REC Mode Operation/Flash Self-timer Lamp Charge Lamp Color Status Color Status Green Power on Amber Pattern 1 Flash charging Green Monitor screen off Green Pattern 2 Storing image Self-timer countdown Green Pattern 1 Pattern 1 (10 to 3) Self-timer countdown Green Pattern 2 Pattern 2...
  • Page 46: Usb Cradle Indicator Lamps

    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. USB lamp CHARGE lamp USB lamp Color Status Color...
  • Page 47: Troubleshooting Guide

    APPENDIX Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Power does not turn on. The battery is dead. Camera suddenly powers 1) Auto Power Off activated (page 29). down. 2) The battery is dead. Image is not recorded when 1) Mode selector is set to “PLAY” or “AUDIO”. the shutter release button is 2) Flash unit is being charged.
  • Page 48 APPENDIX Symptom Color of the playback image Sunlight or light from another source is shining di- is different from the image rectly into the lens during recording. on the monitor screen dur- ing recording. Images are not displayed. A memory card with non-DCF images recorded with another camera is loaded in the camera.
  • Page 49 APPENDIX Symptom All buttons and switches are Circuit problem caused by electrostatic charge, im- disabled. pact, etc. while the camera was connected to an- other device. Monitor screen is off. 1) “LCD-OFF” is selected for the “Indicators” setting on the REC tab. 2) USB communication is in progress.
  • Page 50: Display Messages

    The function you are trying to perform is not sup- supported for this ported for the file on which you are trying to perform file. SYSTEM ERROR Your camera system is corrupted. Contact your re- tailer or a CASIO authorized service center.
  • Page 51: Main Specifications

    APPENDIX Specifications Main Specifications Product ... Digital Camera Model ... EX-S2/EX-M2 Camera Functions Image Files Format Snapshots: ... JPEG (Exif Version 2.2); DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System)1.0 stan- dard; DPOF compliant Movies: ... AVI (Motion JPEG) Audio: ... WAV (EX-M2 only) Recording Media: ...
  • Page 52 APPENDIX Delete ... Single-file, all files (with protection) Effective Pixels: ... 2.0 million Imaging Element: ... 1/1.8-inch square pixel color CCD (Total pixels: 2.11 million) Lens/Focal Distance ... F3.2/f = 7.5mm (Equivalent to 36mm on a 35mm film camera.) Zoom ... 4X digital zoom Focusing ...
  • Page 53 APPENDIX Audio Player Function (EX-M2 Only) Data Compression/ Decompression ... MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3) Sampling Frequencies ... 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz Bit Rates ... 32 to 320 kbps, VBR-compatible Play Mode ... Normal, all track repeat, 1-track repeat Practical Maximum Headphone Output ... 9mW + 9mW (16 A bit rate of 128kbps and a sampling frequency of 44.1kHz are recommended for MP3 files.
  • Page 54 APPENDIX Other 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) EX-M2: ... 88(W) x 55(H) x 12.4(D) mm (3.5˝(W) x 2.2˝(H) x 0.5˝(D)) (excluding projections) Weight EX-S2: ... Approximately 88 g (3.1 oz) (excluding battery and accessories) EX-M2: ...

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