Digital Camera 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...
Accessories As you unpack your camera, check to make sure that all accessories shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer. USB-AC adaptor Power cord USB cable (AD-C53U) Jacket Basic Reference The shape of the power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. For information about attaching the jacket, see the separate “Basic Reference”...
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Quick Start Basics What you can do with your CASIO camera ......12 First, charge the battery prior to use....... . . 13 Configuring Basic Settings the First Time You Turn On the Camera.
General Guide The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained. Front Back 8 9 bk bl [ SET ] Zoom controller Back lamp [SET] button (pages 24, 35, 66, 66) (pages 14, 15, 32) ([8] [2] [4] [6]) Shutter button (page 24) [0] (Movie) button (pages 11, 28, 31, 32,...
Monitor Screen Contents and How to Change Them The monitor screen uses various indicators, icons, and values to keep you informed of the camera’s status. • The sample screens in this section are intended to show you the locations of all the indicators and figures that can appear on the monitor screen in various modes.
. Shutter Button Half-pressed Recording mode (page 23) Flash (page 32) ISO sensitivity (page 63) Aperture value Shutter speed Focus frame (pages 25, 52) NOTE • Depending on recording settings, the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity values may not appear on the monitor screen. These values will be orange if the Auto Exposure (AE) is not correct for some reason.
. Movie Playback File type Protect indicator (page 72) Folder name/file name (page 88) Movie recording time (page 38) Movie image quality (page 60) Date/time (page 95) Battery level indicator (page 16) . Configuring Monitor Screen Settings You can turn display information on and off by pressing [SET] towards [8]. You can configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode.
Quick Start Basics What you can do with your CASIO camera Your CASIO camera is packed with a powerful selection of features and functions to make recording of digital images easier, including the following main functions. Premium Auto Select Premium Auto recording and the...
First, charge the battery prior to use. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery (NP-80) is installed in the camera at the factory. Be sure to charge the battery before trying to use the camera for the first time after purchasing it. See page 109 for information about replacing the battery. You can use either of the two following methods to charge the camera’s battery.
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Back Lamp Operation Back lamp Lamp Status Description Lit Red Charging Abnormal ambient temperature, USB- Flashing Red AC adaptor problem, or battery problem (page 109) Charging complete . To charge using a USB connection to a computer While the camera is turned off, Computer connect in the sequence (power turned on)
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Back Lamp Operation Back lamp Lamp Status Description Lit Red, Charging (Lit/Flashing Amber) Abnormal ambient temperature, Flashing Red charging taking abnormally long, or battery problem (page 109) Off, (Lit Green) Charging complete • The information in parentheses in the above table shows the lamp status while the camera is turned on during charging.
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Checking Remaining Battery Power As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates remaining power as shown below. Remaining Power High Battery Indicator Indicator Color Cyan * Amber indicates battery power is low. Charge the battery as soon as possible. Recording is not possible when is indicated.
Configuring Basic Settings the First Time You Turn On the Camera The first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen appears for configuring the display language, date, and time settings. Failure to set the date and time correctly will cause the wrong date and time data to be recorded with images.
If you make a mistake configuring display language, date, or time settings with the above procedure, refer to the following pages for information about how to correct the settings. – Display language: Page 96 – Date and time: Page 95 NOTE •...
• Never insert anything besides a supported memory card (page 18) into the memory card slot. • Should water or any foreign object ever get into the card slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove the battery, and contact your retailer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. Quick Start Basics...
To replace the memory card Press the memory card and then release it. This will cause it to pop out of the memory card slot slightly. Pull the card out the rest of the way and then insert another one. •...
Turning the Camera On and Off . To turn power on Pressing [ON/OFF] (Power) enters the REC mode so [ON/OFF] (Power) you can record images. Pressing [p] (PLAY) while in the REC mode enters the PLAY mode, which you can use to view snapshots and movies (pages 27, 65).
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Horizontal Vertical Hold the camera so the flash is above the lens. NOTE • When you are not using the jacket, attachment Attach strap and use of a sufficiently strong commercially here. available camera wrist strap is recommended in order to protect against accidentally dropping the camera and damaging it.
Shooting a Snapshot To select an auto recording mode You can select one of two auto recording modes (Auto or Premium Auto) according to your digital imaging needs. REC Screen Setting Description Icon Display Auto This is the standard Auto recording mode. With Premium Auto recording, the camera automatically determines whether you are shooting a subject or scenery, and other conditions.
Press [SET] towards [4] or [6] to select “Auto” or “Premium Auto”, and then press [SET]. This enters the selected auto recording mode. Auto recording mode icon [ON/OFF] (Power) Shutter button Remaining Snapshot Memory Capacity (page 121) Monitor screen To shoot a snapshot Point the camera at the subject.
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Half-press the shutter button to Back lamp focus the image. When focus is complete, the camera will beep, the back lamp will light green, and the focus frame will turn green. Focus frame Half-press Press lightly When you half-press the shutter button, the until the camera automatically adjusts exposure and button stops.
. If the image does not focus... If the focus frame stays red and the back lamp is flashing green, it means that the image is not in focus (because the subject is too close, etc.). Re-point the camera at the subject and try to focus again.
Viewing Snapshots Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s monitor screen. • For information about how to play back movies, see page 65. Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the [p] (PLAY) PLAY mode. • This will display one of the snapshots currently stored in memory.
Deleting Snapshots and Movies If memory becomes full, you can delete snapshots and movies you no longer need in order to free up storage and record more images. IMPORTANT! • Remember that a file (image) delete operation cannot be undone. •...
. To delete specific files In the PLAY mode, press [SET]. Press [SET] towards [8] or [2] to select Ü (Delete) on the PLAY panel, and then press [SET]. Press [SET] towards [8] or [2] to select “Delete Files” and then press [SET].
Snapshot Shooting Precautions Operation • Never open the battery cover while the back lamp is flashing green. Doing so can result in the image you just shot being saved incorrectly, damage to other images stored in memory, malfunction of the camera, etc. •...
Snapshot Tutorial Using the Control Panel The Control Panel can be used to configure camera settings. In the REC mode, press [SET]. • You can also display the control panel by pressing [SET] towards [2]. Press [SET] towards [8] or [2] to select the setting you want to change.
Using Flash (Flash) In the REC mode, press Flash [SET] towards [2]. Press [SET] towards [4] or [6] to select the flash setting you want and then press [SET]. • If there are no indicators on the monitor screen, you can cycle through the flash modes by pressing [SET] towards [2].
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IMPORTANT! • Foreign matter on the flash window can react with the light of the flash, producing some smoke and abnormal odor. Though this does not indicate malfunction, oil from your fingers and other foreign matter when left on the flash window can become difficult to clean off later.
Using the Self-timer (Self-timer) With the Self-timer, pressing the shutter button starts a timer. The shutter is released and the image is shot after a fixed amount of time. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Press [SET] towards [8] or [2] to select the third Control Panel option from the top (Self-timer).
Recording Beautiful Portraits (Make-up) Make-up smoothes the skin texture of the subject and softens facial shadows caused by harsh sunlight for better looking portraits. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Press [SET] towards [8] or [2] to select the second Control Panel option from the bottom (Make-up).
In the REC mode, rotate the zoom controller to zoom. w Wide Angle z Telephoto Zoom controller w (Wide Angle) : Reduces the size of the subject and broadens the range. z (Telephoto) : Enlarges the subject and narrows the range. Press the shutter button to shoot the image.
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Undeteriorated image Deteriorated image quality range quality range 5X to 36X 20X to 79.7X Optical/digital zoom switch point Zoom pointer (Indicates current zoom.) • 5X optical zoom point Image deterioration • The image deterioration point Image Maximum Undeteriorated depends on the image size (page Size Zoom Factor zoom limit...
Recording Movie Images and Audio To record a movie Configure the quality setting for the movie (page 60). The length of the movie you can record will depend on the quality setting you select. In the REC mode, point the Remaining recording time camera at the subject and then (page 122)
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NOTE • Spending a long time using movie recording will cause the camera to become slightly warm to the touch. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction. • The camera also records audio. Note the following points when shooting a movie. –...
Recording and Playing back Audio Only (Voice Recording) Voice Recording lets you record audio only, without a snapshot or movie. • For information about Voice Recording capacities, see page 122. . Recording audio only In the REC mode, press [SET]. Press [SET] towards [8] or [2] to select the bottom Control Panel option (BS) and then press [SET] (page 31).
. To play back an audio recording In the PLAY mode, press [SET] towards [4] or [6] to display the Voice Recording file you want to play. ` is displayed in place of an image for a Voice Recording file. Press [0] (Movie) to start playback.
Using BEST SHOT BEST SHOT provides you with a collection of sample “scenes” that show a variety of different types of shooting conditions. When you need to change the setup of the camera, simply find the scene that matches what you are trying to achieve, and the camera sets up for it automatically.
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Press [SET] to configure the camera with the settings for the currently selected scene. This returns to the REC mode. • The settings of the scene you selected remain in effect until you select a different scene. • To select a different BEST SHOT scene, repeat the above procedure from step 1.
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. BEST SHOT Precautions • Some BEST SHOT scenes cannot be used while recording a movie. • “For YouTube” scene cannot be used while shooting a snapshot. • The “Voice Recording” scene cannot be used while shooting a snapshot or recording a movie.
Shooting with Artistic Effects (ART SHOT) A variety of artistic effects help to make even common, ordinary subjects become more novel and exciting. Scene Description Darkens the periphery and changes hues for a toy camera Toy Camera effect. Soft Focus Blurs overall focus for a mysteriously soft effect.
Recording a Self-portrait (Self-portrait) With this feature, you can shoot your own self-portrait simply by pointing the camera at your face. BEST SHOT has two self-portrait scenes from which to choose. • Self-portrait (1 person): Shoots when the face of at least one person, including you, is detected.
Advanced Settings The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings. • REC mode menu contents and operations are different from those in the PLAY mode. This section explains operations using the REC menu screen. See page 69 for information about PLAY menu screen operations.
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NOTE • [MENU] provides a helpful way to navigate around tabs and menus. – Pressing [MENU] while a tab is selected will display the viewfinder screen. – Pressing [MENU] while menu item or setting is selected will “back step” in the following sequence: Settings Menu items Tab.
REC Mode Settings (REC) Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “REC” Tab * Focus • Auto Focus is the only focus mode available while face detection is enabled. To select another focus mode, first turn off face detection (page 53). Approximate Focus Focus Mode Range...
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To focus with manual focus On the monitor screen, compose the image so the subject you want to focus on is within the yellow boundary. Watching the image on the monitor screen press [SET] towards [4] or [6] to adjust focus. •...
Align the monitor screen’s focus frame with the subject you want to focus on and then half-press the shutter button. Keeping the shutter button half-pressed (which maintains the focus setting), move the camera to compose the image. When you are ready to shoot the image, press the shutter button the rest of the way down.
Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “REC” Tab * AF Area This mode takes readings of a small area in the center of the Spot image. This setting works well with focus lock (page 50). When you half-press the shutter button while this setting selected, the camera will select the optimum Auto Focus area from among Multi...
Using Face Detection (Face Detection) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “REC” Tab * Face Detection When shooting people, the face detection feature detects the faces of up to ten individuals and adjusts focus and brightness accordingly. Press [SET] towards [8] or [2] to select “On” and then press [SET]. Point the camera at the subject(s).
Using Continuous Shutter (CS) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “REC” Tab * CS While Continuous Shutter is turned on, images are continually recorded until memory becomes full, as long as you keep the shutter button depressed. Releasing the shutter button stops shooting. NOTE •...
Reducing the Effects of Camera and Subject Movement (Anti Shake) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “REC” Tab * Anti Shake You can turn on the camera’s Anti Shake feature to reduce image blur due to subject movement or camera movement when shooting a moving subject using telephoto, when shooting a fast-moving subject, or when shooting under dim lighting conditions.
Assigning Functions to the [ ] and [ ] Keys (L/R Key) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “REC” Tab * L/R Key You can assign one of the four functions listed below to the [ ] and [ ] keys.
Using Icon Help (Icon Help) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “REC” Tab * Icon Help While Icon Help is turned on, a textual description will appear on the display for certain icons when you switch between REC functions. Functions Supported by Icon Help •...
Image Quality Settings (Quality) To select the snapshot image size (Size) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “Quality” Tab * Size Suggested Image Size REC Screen Print Size and Description (Pixels) Icon Display Application Poster Print (4608 3456) Good detail for better clarity even for Poster Print images cropped (page 73) from the...
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. Pixels and image size A digital camera image is a collection of small Pixel dots called “pixels”. The more pixels there are in an image, the more detail there will be. However, you generally can do with fewer pixels when printing an image (L size) through a print service, attaching an image to e-mail, when viewing the image on a computer, etc.
Specifying Snapshot Image Quality ( T Quality (Snapshot)) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “Quality” Tab * T Quality (Snapshot) REC Screen Icon Setting Description Display Fine Gives image quality priority. Normal Normal • The “Fine” setting helps to bring out details when shooting a finely detailed image of nature that includes dense tree branches or leaves, or an image of a complex pattern.
Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “Quality” Tab * EV Shift You can manually adjust an image’s exposure value (EV value) before shooting it. • Exposure Compensation Range: –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV •...
Controlling White Balance (White Balance) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “Quality” Tab * White Balance You can adjust white balance to match the source of light available where you are shooting and avoid the blue cast that results when shooting outdoors when it is cloudy, and the green cast that results when shooting under fluorescent lighting.
• When “Auto” is selected for the white balance setting, the camera automatically determines the white point of the subject. Certain subject colors and light source conditions can cause problems when the camera tries to determine the white point, which makes proper white balance adjustment impossible. If this happens, select the white balance setting that matches your shooting conditions (Daylight, Overcast, etc.).
Optimizing Image Brightness (Lighting) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “Quality” Tab * Lighting You can use this setting to optimize the balance between bright areas and dark areas when shooting images. REC Screen Setting Description Icon Display Performs brightness correction.
Viewing Snapshots and Movies Viewing Snapshots See page 27 for the procedure for viewing snapshots. Viewing a Movie Press [p] (PLAY) and then press [SET] towards [4] or [6] to display the movie you want to view. Press [0] (Movie) to start Movie icon: »...
Zooming an On-screen Image In the PLAY mode, press [SET] towards [4] or [6] to scroll through the images until the one you want is displayed. Rotate the zoom controller towards z ( ) to Zoom factor zoom. Image area You can use [SET] (press it towards [8], [2], [4], or [6]) to scroll the zoomed image on the monitor screen.
Viewing Snapshots and Movies on a TV Screen Use an optionally available AV cable (EMC-7A) to connect it to the TV. White Yellow Video Audio AV cable [USB/AV] AUDIO IN jacks (white) port VIDEO IN jack (yellow) • For details about connecting to the camera and precautions when connecting, see page 13.
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Recording Camera Images to a DVD Recorder or Video Deck Use one of the following methods to connect the camera to the recording device using an optionally available AV cable (EMC-7A). – DVD recorder or video deck: Connect to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN terminals. –...
Other Playback Functions (PLAY) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other playback operations. Using the PLAY Panel Pressing [SET] in the PLAY mode will display the PLAY Panel. . Example PLAY Panel Operation In the PLAY mode, PLAY Panel press [SET].
Playing a Slideshow on the Camera (Slideshow) In the PLAY mode, press [SET]. Press [SET] towards [8] or [2] to select ä (Slideshow) and then press [SET] (page 69). Start Starts the slideshow. Time from the start to the end of the slideshow Time 1 to 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes Amount of time each image remains displayed...
Rotating an Image (Rotation) In the PLAY mode, display the snapshot you want to rotate. Press [SET]. Press [SET] towards [8] or [2] to select ÿ (Rotation) and then press [SET] (page 69). Press [SET] towards [8] or [2] to select “Rotation” and then press [SET].
Editing Images (Play Menu) For information about menu operations, see page 47. Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF Printing) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * “PLAY” Tab * DPOF Printing See page 76 for details. Protecting a File Against Deletion (Protect) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * “PLAY”...
Resizing a Snapshot (Resize) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * “PLAY” Tab * Resize You can reduce the size of a snapshot and save the result as a separate snapshot. The original snapshot is also retained. You can select resize an image to one of three image sizes: 10M, 5M, VGA.
Adding Audio to a Snapshot (Dubbing) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * “PLAY” Tab * Dubbing You can add audio to a snapshot after you shoot it. You can re-record a snapshot’s audio whenever you want. You can record up to about 30 seconds of audio for a single snapshot.
Voice Recording Playback Controls Fast forward/fast Press [SET] towards [4] or [6]. reverse Play/pause Press [SET]. Press [SET] towards [2] and then Volume adjustment press [SET] towards [8] or [2]. Display content Press [SET] towards [8]. switching Stop playback Press [0] (Movie). •...
Printing Printing Snapshots Professional Print Service* You can take a memory card that contains the images you want to print to a professional print service and have them printed. Printing on a Home Printer* You can use a printer equipped with a memory card slot to print images directly from a memory card.
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. Configuring DPOF Settings Individually for Each Image Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * “PLAY” Tab * DPOF Printing * Select images Press [SET] towards [4] or [6] to scroll through the files until the image you want to print is displayed. Press [SET] towards [8] or [2] to specify the number of copies.
. Date Stamping You can use one of the following three methods to include the recording date in the printout of an image. Configuring camera settings Configure DPOF settings (page 76). You can turn date stamping on and off each time you print. You can configure settings so some images include the date stamp and some don’t.
YouTube YouTube” BEST SHOT scene can be easily uploaded to YouTube (YouTube Uploader for CASIO*). Windows only The procedures you need to perform when using the camera with your computer and when using the software are different for Windows and the Macintosh.
YouTube • Download the user Windows XP (SP3) documentation for this software from the website below. http://www.exilim.com/manual/ Photo Transport and YouTube Uploader for CASIO will not run under 64-bit versions of Windows OS. Using the Camera with a Computer...
. Precautions for Windows Users • The software requires Administrator privileges to run. • Operation on a self-made computer is not supported. • Operation may not be possible under certain computer environments. Viewing and Storing Images on a Computer You can connect the camera to your computer in order to view and store images (snapshot and movie files).
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Double-click “Removable Disk”. • Your computer recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or built-in memory if there is no card) as a removable disk. Right-click the “DCIM” folder. On the shortcut menu that appears, click “Copy”. Windows 7, Windows Vista users: Click “Start” and then “Documents”. Windows XP users: Click “Start”...
. To view images you copied to your computer Double-click the copied “DCIM” folder to open it. Double-click the folder that contains the images you want to view. Double-click the image file you want to view. • For information about file names, see “Memory Folder Structure” on page 89. •...
. Movie Playback Precautions • Be sure to move the movie data to the hard disk of your computer before trying to play it. Proper movie playback may not be possible for data accessed over a network, from a memory card, etc. •...
Connecting the Camera to Your Computer and Saving Files Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files that are in the camera’s built-in memory or on its memory card. Doing so can cause problems with the camera’s image management data, which will make it impossible to play back images on the camera and can drastically alter remaining memory capacity.
Drag the “DCIM” folder to the folder to which you want to copy it. After the copy operation is complete, drag the drive icon to Trash. On the camera, press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the camera. After checking to make sure that the back lamp is unlit or lit red, disconnect the USB cable.
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. Movie Playback Precautions Proper movie playback may not be possible on some Macintosh models. If you experience problems, try the following. – Change the movie image quality setting to “STD”. – Upgrade to the latest version of QuickTime. – Shut down other applications that are running. Even if proper playback is not possible on your Macintosh, you can use an optionally available AV cable (EMC-7A) to connect to the video input terminal of a TV or Macintosh and play back movies that way.
Files and Folders The camera creates a file and saves it each time you shoot a snapshot, record a movie, or perform any other operation that stores data. Files are grouped by storing them in folders. Each file and folder has its own unique name. •...
File System (DCF). . About DCF The following operations are supported for DCF-compliant images. Note, however, that CASIO makes no performance guarantees concerning these operations. • Transferring this camera’s DCF-compliant images to another manufacturer’s camera and view them. • Printing this camera’s DCF-compliant images on another manufacturer’s printer.
. Supported Image Files • Image files shot with this camera • DCF-compliant image files This camera may not be able to display an image, even if it is DCF-compliant. When displaying an image recorded on another camera, it may take a long time for the image to appear on this camera’s monitor screen.
Other Settings (Set Up) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other operations in both the REC mode and PLAY mode. See the following for more information. – REC Menu (page 47) – PLAY Menu (page 72) Changing the Menu Screen Color (Menu Color) Procedure [MENU] * “Set Up”...
Configuring Camera Sound Settings (Sounds) Procedure [MENU] * “Set Up” Tab * Sounds Startup Specifies the startup sound. Half Shutter Sound 1 - 5: Built-in sounds (1 through 5) Shutter Off: Sound off Operation Specifies the sound volume. This setting is also used as the Operation audio level during video output (page 67).
Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Rule (File No.) Procedure [MENU] * “Set Up” Tab * File No. Use the following procedure to specify the rule that governs generation of the serial number used in file names (page 88). Tells the camera to remember the last used file number.
Press [SET] towards [8] or [2] to select the city you want and then press [SET]. Press [SET]. IMPORTANT! • Before configuring World Time settings, make sure that the Home City setting is the place where you live or normally use the camera. If it isn’t, select “Home” on the screen in step 1 and configure the Home City, date, and time settings as required (page 95).
Setting the Camera’s Clock (Adjust) Procedure [MENU] * “Set Up” Tab * Adjust [8] [2] Change the setting at the cursor location [4] [6] Move the cursor between settings [0] (Movie) Toggles between 12-hour and 24-hour format When the date and time settings are what you want, press [SET] to apply them. •...
Specifying the Display Language (Language) Procedure [MENU] * “Set Up” Tab * Language . Specify the display language you want. Select the tab on the right. Select “Language”. Select the language you want. • Camera models sold in certain geographic areas may not support display language selection.
Configuring Auto Power Settings (Auto Power Off) Procedure [MENU] * “Set Up” Tab * Auto Power Off Auto Power Off turns off the camera whenever no camera operation is performed for a preset amount of time. Trigger Time Settings: 1 min, 2 min, 5 min (The trigger time is always 5 minutes in the PLAY mode.) •...
Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card (Format) Procedure [MENU] * “Set Up” Tab * Format If a memory card is loaded in the camera, this operation will format the memory card. It will format built-in memory if no memory card is loaded. •...
Also, remove the battery from the camera, taking care to protect yourself against burn injury. 3. Contact your retailer 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 personal injury.
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• Should the power cord or power plug become damage, contact your retailer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. • Do not use the USB-AC adapter or power cord in areas where liquids might spill on them. Liquids create the risk of fire and electric shock.
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Also, remove the battery from the camera, taking care to protect yourself against burn injury. 3. Contact your retailer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. . 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.
• The 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.
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. Rechargeable Battery • If 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.
CAUTION . 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. . Unstable Locations • 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.
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CAUTION . 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. .
Precautions During Use . 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. – Removing the battery or memory card while the camera is performing some operation –...
. 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.
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Note that CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for use of this product in any way that infringes on the copyrights of others or that violates copyright laws.
• Your camera requires a special CASIO rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-80) for power. Never try to use any other type of battery.
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Remove the battery from the camera. Holding the camera so its battery compartment is facing downwards, slide the stopper in the direction of the arrow. This will cause the battery to Stopper come part way out. Carefully pull the battery out of the camera. Load the battery.
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).
Using a Memory Card See page 18 for information about supported memory cards and how to load a memory card. . Using a Memory Card • If a memory card starts to behave abnormally during image playback, you can restore normal operation by reformatting it (page 98). However, it is recommended that you always take along multiple memory cards whenever using the camera far away from the home or office.
Reset Initial Default Settings The tables in this section show the initial default settings on menus that appear in the REC mode and PLAY mode when you reset the camera (page 98). • A dash (–) indicates an item whose setting is not reset or an item for which there is no reset setting.
“Set Up” Tab Menu Color Black Timestamp Silent Adjust – Startup: Sound 1 / Date Style – Half Shutter: Language – Sound 1 / Sleep 1 min Shutter: Sound 1 / Sounds Operation: Sound 1 / Auto Power 2 min = Operation: ...//// / Video Out...
Purchase a separately available CASIO NP-80 rechargeable lithium ion battery. 2)The battery may not be loaded correctly (page 109).
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(page 32) or select a different BEST SHOT scene (page 42). The red ? (Flash The flash unit may be malfunctioning. Contact a CASIO Off) icon is authorized service center or your original retailer. Note that...
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Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action A recorded image 1)Camera power may have been turned off before the save was not saved. operation was complete, which will result in the image not being saved. If the battery indicator shows , charge the battery as soon as possible (page 16).
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Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action Playback The color of the Sunlight or light from another source may be shining directly playback image is into the lens when you are shooting. Position the camera so different from what sunlight does not shine directly into the lens. appears on the monitor screen when shooting.
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If the same message appears after you turn power back on, contact your retailer or a CASIO authorized service center. There are various The monitor screen shows indicators and other information indicators and about shooting conditions and the image you are recording.
If the same LENS ERROR message appears after you turn power back on, contact a CASIO authorized service center or your original retailer. Memory is full with images you recorded and/or files saved Memory Full by editing operations.
This card is not The memory card loaded in the camera is not formatted. formatted. Format the memory card (page 98). This file cannot be The file you are trying to access is corrupted or is a type that played. cannot be displayed by this camera.
Movies Maximum Built-in Recording Continuous Image File Size of Approximate Data Maximum Memory Time with Recording Size/Pixels 1-minute Rate (Frame Rate) File Size Recording microSD Time per (Audio) Movie Capacity Memory Movie Card 30.2 Megabits/ 1 hour 17 minutes 1280 second 9 seconds 5 minutes...
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White Balance Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Shade, Day White Fluorescent, Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, Manual WB Sensitivity (Standard Snapshots: Output Sensitivity) Auto, ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600 equivalent Movies: Auto Flash Modes Auto, Off, On, Red-eye reduction Flash Range Wide Angle: 0.4 m to 2.0 m (1.3' to 6.6') (ISO Sensitivity: Auto)
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Approximate Battery Life All of the values provided below represent the approximate amount of time under normal temperature (23°C (73°F)) before the camera turns off. These values are not guaranteed. Low temperatures shorten battery life. Number of snapshots (Operating Time) 170 shots Actual movie recording time (HD movie) 50 minutes...
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The power cord set is not supplied. The power cord used must comply with relevant national and/or international standards. Declaration of Conformity According to EU Directive Manufacturer: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. 6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan Responsible within the European Union: CASIO EUROPE GmbH Casio-Platz 1, 22848 Norderstedt, Germany Appendix...
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CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. 6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan MA1208-A 2012...