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- Page 1 Digital Camera EX-S3 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. K856PCM1DMX...
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Page 2: Introduction
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. Rechargeable lithium ion Strap Camera battery (NP-20) USB Cradle (CA-22) * Loaded in the camera when you purchase it. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION GETTING READY Contents About This Manual ............. 19 INTRODUCTION General Guide ............20 Camera USB Cradle Unpacking ..............2 Monitor Screen Contents ........... 22 Features ............... 9 REC mode Precautions ..............11 PLAY mode General Precautions Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Data Error Precautions Indicator Lamps ............ - Page 4 INTRODUCTION Using the Movie Mode ..........62 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Histogram ..........63 Recording an Image ........... 41 REC Mode Camera Settings ........65 About the REC Mode Monitor Screen Specifying ISO Sensitivity Recording Precautions Turning Image Review On and Off Using Zoom ..............
- Page 5 INTRODUCTION DELETING FILES OTHER SETTINGS Deleting a Single File ..........83 Turning the Key Tone On and Off ......97 Deleting All Files ............84 Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ..... 97 Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method ............
- Page 6 INTRODUCTION USING A MEMORY CARD USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Using a Memory Card ..........108 Using the Album Feature ......... 127 To insert a memory card into the camera Creating an album To remove a memory card from the camera Selecting an Album Layout Formatting a Memory Card Configuring Detailed Album Settings...
- Page 7 INTRODUCTION APPENDIX Menu Reference ............142 Indicator Lamp Reference ........144 Camera Indicator Lamps USB Cradle Indicator Lamps Troubleshooting Guide ..........147 Display Messages Specifications ............150 Main Specifications...
- Page 8 EX-S3. above, all copyrights and other related rights to these • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. liable for any damages or losses suffered by you or any third party due to the use of Photo Loader and/or Photohands.
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Page 9: Features
INTRODUCTION • Best Shot Features Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of • 3.2 million Effective Pixels image you are trying to record and the camera performs A high-resolution megapixel CCD provides 3.2 million troublesome setups automatically for beautiful pictures effective pixels (3.35 million total pixels) for images that every time. - Page 10 INTRODUCTION • Alarm • PRINT Image Matching Compatible A built-in alarm helps to keep you on time for important Images include PRINT Image Matching data (mode events, and even can be used in place of an alarm clock. setting and other camera setup information). A printer that You can also have a specific image appear on the supports PRINT Image Matching reads this data and...
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Page 11: General Precautions
CASIO risk of electric shock when exposed. Always leave authorized service center. Using the camera under these maintenance and repair work up to a CASIO authorized service center. conditions creates the danger of fire and electric shock. -
Page 12: Data Error Precautions
AC adaptor power cord from the power — Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the camera outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO from the USB cradle, or disconnecting the AC adaptor authorized service center. -
Page 13: Operating Conditions
INTRODUCTION Operating conditions Condensation • This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging • When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, •... -
Page 14: Led Backlight
Doing so can crack the LCD monitor screen. replaced by a CASIO authorized service center. Note that • The camera may become slightly warm during use. This you will be charged for LED backlight replacement. The does not indicate malfunction. -
Page 15: Quick Start Guide
QUICK START GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! Load the battery (page 25). Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery (page 26). • Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera. -
Page 16: To Configure Display Language And Clock Settings
QUICK START GUIDE To configure display language and clock settings IMPORTANT! • Be sure to configure the following settings Press the power button to turn on the camera. before using the camera to record images (See page 38 for details). Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the language you want. -
Page 17: To Record An Image
QUICK START GUIDE To record an image To view a recorded image (See page 41 for details.) (See page 70 for details.) Press the power button to turn on the Press the power button to turn on the camera. camera. Align the mode selector with “REC”. -
Page 18: To Delete An Image
QUICK START GUIDE To delete an image (See page 83 for details.) 3, 4, 5, 6 Press the power button to turn on the camera. Align the mode selector with “PLAY”. Press [ ] ( Use [ ] and [ ] to display the image you want to delete. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Delete”. -
Page 19: Contents
File memory can be any one of the This term as used in this following three locations. Means this: manual: “this camera” or “the The CASIO EX-S3 Digital • The camera’s built-in Flash memory camera” Camera • An SD memory card loaded in the camera “file memory”... -
Page 20: General Guide
GETTING READY General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. Camera Front Back Viewfinder Operation/Flash charge Power button lamp Shutter release button [MENU] button Flash Mode selector Lens Strap bar Microphone Battery cover Self-timer lamp [SET] button... -
Page 21: Usb Cradle
GETTING READY Bottom USB Cradle Simply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB cradle lets you perform the following tasks. • Battery charging (page 26) • Automatic transfer of images to a computer (page 112) • Viewing of images using the Photo Stand slideshow Connector feature (page 81). -
Page 22: Monitor Screen Contents
GETTING READY Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status. REC mode REC modes Snapshot Self-timer Digital zoom indicator Best Shot None 1-Image Movie White balance indicator Memory capacity Self-timer 10 sec (Remaining number None... -
Page 23: Play Mode
GETTING READY PLAY mode Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Folder number/ Image size Each press of the [DISP] button changes the contents of File number 2048 1536 pixels 1600 1200 pixels the monitor screen as shown below. 1280 960 pixels Image protection 480 pixels... -
Page 24: Indicator Lamps
GETTING READY Indicator Lamps Attaching the Strap You can find out the operational status of the camera and Attach the strap to the strap bar as shown in the illustration. the USB cradle at a glance by checking the color of the indicator lamps, and whether a lamp is lit or flashing. -
Page 25: Power Requirements
GETTING READY Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide Power Requirements it in the direction indicated by the arrow while Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion pressing down on it. battery (NP-20). To load the battery Pressing the battery cover on the side of the camera, slide it in the direction indicated by mark and then swing it open. -
Page 26: To Charge The Battery
GETTING READY To charge the battery NOTE • The bundled AC adaptor is designed for operation with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN AC. Note, however, that the shape of the AC power 5.3V] connector of the USB cradle, and then cord plug varies according to country or geographic plug it in to a household power outlet. - Page 27 GETTING READY NOTE IMPORTANT! • The AC adaptor is designed for operation on power • It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge. ranging from 100V AC to 240V AC. Note, however, Actual charging time depends on current battery that the shape of the power cord plug varies capacity and charging conditions.
- Page 28 Check to make sure that the AC adaptor’s power cord is connected securely to the power outlet and USB cradle. • If the same symptoms occur again when you place the camera on the USB cradle after taking the above steps, contact a CASIO authorized service center.
- Page 29 GETTING READY Battery Life Guidelines • Recording one image per minute under the above conditions reduces battery life to about one sixth of that The battery life guideline values given below indicate the noted above. amount of time at standard temperature (25°C (77°F)) until •...
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Page 30: Power Supply Precautions
. Charge the battery immediately NOTES whenever either of these indicators appears. • The term “battery” in this manual refers to the CASIO NP-20 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery. Battery Level High • The term “optional charger unit” in the following... - Page 31 GETTING READY • Failure to observe any of the following precautions • Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat while using the battery creates the risk of over-heating, generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other fire, and explosion. abnormal condition while using, charging, or storing a —...
- Page 32 GETTING READY PRECAUTIONS DURING USE BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS • The battery is designed for use with this CASIO digital • Make sure you remove the battery when you do not camera only. plan to use the camera for a long time. A battery left in •...
- Page 33 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.
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Page 34: Turning The Camera On And Off
GETTING READY Turning the Camera On and Off Auto Power Off (APO) Press the power button to turn the Auto Power Off (APO) automatically turns off the camera camera on and off. when you do not perform any operation for a certain Pressing the power button to turn amount of time. -
Page 35: Using The On-Screen Menus
GETTING READY Use [ ] and [ ] to change the currently Using the On-screen Menus selected setting, and then press [SET]. Pressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screen that you can use to perform various operations. The menu To do this: Select this setting: that appears depends on whether you are in the REC... - Page 36 GETTING READY Press [MENU]. Menu Screen Operations When you want to do this: Do this: [MENU] Move between tabs Press [ ] and [ ]. MENU PLAY Move from the tab to the Press [ ]. settings Move from the settings to DISP [SET] Press [ ].
- Page 37 GETTING READY Press [ ] or [ ] to select the tab you want, Perform one of the following operations to and then press [SET] to move the selection apply the setting you configured. cursor from the tab to the settings. To do this: Perform this key operation: Use [ ] and [ ] to...
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Page 38: Configuring Display Language And Clock Settings
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 Be sure to configure the following settings before using the goes dead while the camera is not being supplied camera to record images. -
Page 39: Configuring Display Language And Clock Settings
GETTING READY To configure display language and clock Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the settings geographical area where you live, and Press the power button to turn on the camera. then press [SET]. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the language you want,... - Page 40 GETTING READY Press [SET] to register the settings and exit Use [ ] and [ ] to the setting screen. change the date format setting, and then press [SET]. Example: October 23, 2003 To display the date like this: Select this format: 03/10/23 YY/MM/DD 23/10/03...
- Page 41 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING BASIC IMAGE RECORDING This section describes the basic procedure for recording an Compose the image 12 12 image. 1600 1600 1200 1200 on the monitor NORMAL NORMAL screen. • The focusing range of Recording an Image the camera is 03/12/24 03/12/24 approximately 80 cm...
- Page 42 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Press the shutter About the REC Mode Monitor Screen release button to • The image shown on the monitor screen in the REC record the image. mode is a simplified image for composing purposes. The actual image is recorded in accordance with the image quality setting currently selected on your camera.
- Page 43 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording Precautions Using Zoom • Never open the battery cover or place the camera onto You can use the digital zoom feature of your camera to the USB cradle while the operation/flash charge lamp is zoom in on the center of an image. Performing a zoom flashing.
- Page 44 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING In the REC mode, use [ ] and [ ] to change IMPORTANT! the digital zoom factor. • Zoom is disabled whenever the monitor screen is turned off (page 23). [ ] : Zoom in. • Using digital zoom can cause degradation of the [ ] : Zoom out.
- Page 45 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Record the image. Using the Flash Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you IMPORTANT! want to use. • The flash unit of this camera fires a number of times when you record an image. The initial flashes are In the REC mode, press [MENU].
- Page 46 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING About Red-eye Reduction Flash Precautions Using the flash to record at night or in a dimly lit room can Take care that your fingers do not block the flash when you cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the hold the camera.
- Page 47 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • When the red-eye reduction mode ( ) is selected, flash Using the Self-timer intensity is adjusted automatically in accordance with the The self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10- exposure. The flash may not fire at all when the subject is second delay of the shutter release after you press the brightly lit.
- Page 48 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Record the image. To do this: Select this setting: Specify a 10-second self-timer 10 sec • When you press the shutter release button, Specify a 2-second self-timer 2 sec the self-timer lamp Specify Triple Self-timer flashes and the shutter Disable the self-timer releases after the self- timer reaches the end...
- Page 49 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTES Specifying Image Size and Quality • If you plan to make large prints of your images or You can specify the image size and image quality to suit otherwise use them in applications where high- the type of image you are recording. resolution is your top priority, select the “2048 x 1536”...
- Page 50 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To specify image quality NOTE • Use the “Fine” setting when image quality is your top priority and file size is secondary. Conversely, use In the REC mode, press [MENU]. the “Economy” setting when file size is your top priority and image quality is secondary.