CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS ............................1 BLOCK DIAGRAM ............................5 TEST MODE ..............................6 PROGRAM VERSION UPGRADING ......................7 1. To update the firmware version ..................... 7 2. How to restore the firmware ......................8 3. To install the firmware ........................9 ADJ TOOL ..............................
SPECIFICATIONS Image Files Format Snapshots: JPEG (Exif Ver.2.2); DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) 1.0 standard; DPOF compliant Movies: AVI (MPEG-4) Audio: WAV Recording Media 8.3MB built-in flash memory SD Memory Card MultimediaCard Image Size Snapshots: 2560 x 1920 pixels 2560 x 1712 (3:2) pixels 2304 x 1728 pixels 2048 x 1536 pixels...
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Delete Single-file, all files (with protection) Effective Pixels 5.0 million Imaging Element 1/2.5-inch square pixel color CCD (Total pixels: 5.25 million) Lens/Focal Distance Lenses F2.7 (W) to 5.2 (T); f=6.2 (W) to 18.6mm (T) (equivalent to approximately 38 (W) to 114mm (T) for 35mm film) 6 lenses in 5 groups, with aspherical lens Zoom 3X optical zoom;...
Power Requirements Power Requirements Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20) x 1 Approximate Battery Life: The values below indicate the amount of time under the conditions defined below, until power automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not guarantee that you will be able to achieve this level of operation. Low temperatures shorten battery life. Operation Apporoximate Battery Life Number of Shots (CIPA Standard)*...
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Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-20) Rated Voltage 3.7 V Rated Capacitance 700 mAh Operating Temperature Range 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Dimensions 33(W) x 50(H) x 4.7(D) mm (1.3˝(W) x 2.0˝(H) x 0.19˝(D)) Weight Approximately 16 g (0.56 oz) USB Cradle (CA-28) Input/Output Terminals Camera connector;...
TEST MODE Note: Never perform the menu items unless otherwise instructed. Doing so may cause destruction of the data inside, which will make the camera unusable. I To boot the test mode 1. While firmly pressing down both [BS], [PW ON] and [UPPER], turn the power on. [UPPER] button [BS] button 2.
PROGRAM VERSION UPGRADING 1. To update the firmware version 1. Prepare the memory card which contains the firmware for EX-S500 in the root directory. EX-S500.bin 2. Insert the above memory card into the camera, and set a fully charged battery in the camera.
2. How to restore the firmware 1. Prepare the firmware restoration program and change its name as follows; rom835_051122.lbn saturn.bin NOTE: This software and procedure automatically restores the firmware even if the firmware belongs to a wrong model code. Make sure to use the correct software for the correct model. 2.
1. Copy the following software to the root directly of the SD card. Restoration software: rom835_051122.lbn Firmware: EX-S500.bin 2. Change the name as follows; “rom835_051122.lbn” to “saturn.bin” 3. Insert the SD card into the camera. 4. Insert the battery while holding the [shutter release] button depressed.
ADJ TOOL Introduction Make sure to perform the adjustment by the USB ADJ Tool “adj03SSAW.exe” when replacing the lens unit or the PCB. Here the necessary software, driver and setting are explained to use “adj03SSAW.exe”. Note that the tool, drivers etc. are available only for Windows. 1.
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7) Check “Designate the place to search”, designate the place which contains “inf” file in the driver by pressing “Reference” button, and then press “Next” button. 8) When “Universal USB Driver (VMEM manufacturer’s name)” appears upon message “Searching for the driver file for the following devices”, press “Next” button. 9) The file copy starts.
3 Boot "adj03ssaw" . 4 Select the model name and click "Load FW " Key. • EX-S500 5 Click "ADJ ALL READ", and display the data on the "adj03ssaw". 6 Find the No.1163, "LCD VCOM DC". 7 Write down this value(data).
2 Connect the camera to the PC by the USB cable. 3 Boot "adj03ssaw". 4 Select the model name and click "Load FW " Key. • EX-S500 5 Click "ADJ ALL READ", and display the data on the "adj03ssaw". 6 Save the data. 7 Replace the MAIN PCB.
VCOM DC ADJUSTMENT Purpose Readjust the VCOM value to minimize the flicker of the LCD after replacing the LCD or the main PCB. Necessary tools 1. Camera (Charge its battery fully) 2. Photo diode (S2281-01) : See Fig 1. 3. Photo sensor amp (C2719) : See Fig 2. 4.
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Procedure 1. Camera setting Figure (a) a) Turn the power on while pressing “BS” and “UPPER”. 1: VERSION INFO After pressing “DOWN” key twice, press “BS” and “MENU”. 2: USB TCC TEST Select "2:USB TCC TEST", and press "SET" button. 3: ROM UPDATE 4: LAST MEMORY Select "1:USB TCC ON", and press "RIGHT"...
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3. Measurement a) Connect S2281-01 to the camera’s LCD monitor (see below). AC Waveforms appear on the monitor screen of the oscilloscope. * Change the Rf range of C2719 in case the range does not match. Photo diode Oscilloscope INPUT OUTPUT S2281-01 Photo sensor amp...
CURRENT CONSUMPTION (1) Current consumption (DC in = 3.70 ± 0.1 [V]) • Make sure that current consumption is less than 250 mA in PLAY mode. • Make sure that current consumption is less than 360 mA in REC mode. •...
DISASSEMBLY To remove the case 1. Remove the battery. 2. Remove six screws. Note: Make sure to use correct screws when assembling since there are two kinds of them. Make sure not to lose the strap. Strap Screws (S1) Screw (S2) Screw (S1) Screw (S1) 3.
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5. Separate the battery cover and the battery case assy. Battery case assy Battery cover To Remove the main PCB and the LCD unit 6. Remove one screw and four connectors, and then unsolder five lead wires. Precautions during assembly: Make sure the connectors are fitted completry. Blue Yellow Screw...
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9. Remove the switch unit. The switch unit is fixed by two-sided tape. Switch unit Tips during assembly: Fixing position To remove the strobe unit. 10. Release the hook and then remove the strobe unit. Hook — 20 —...
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To remove the lens unit. 11. Release two hooks and then remove the lens unit. Hook Hook Hooks To remove the tripod screw. 12. Release two hooks and then remove the tripod screw. Hooks — 21 —...
PARTS LIST Parts Price Item Parts Name Specification Remark Code Gray Orange White Code 10203433 CASE ASSY/FRONT TK-RJK507774*001 10203434 CASE ASSY/FRONT TK-RJK507774*002 10203435 CASE ASSY/FRONT TK-RJK507774*003 10212798 GRIP BASE/A RJK507690-001V02 10212799 GRIP BASE/B RJK507690-002V02 10200753 GRIP/A RJK507689-001V01 10200762 GRIP/B RJK507689-002V01 10200752 CAM RING RJK507657-001V01...
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Parts Price Item Parts Name Specification Remark Code Gray Orange White Code 10203893 SCREW RJK502836-011V01 10203894 SCREW RJK502836-012V01 10153233 SCREW RJK506113-001V01 10081372 SCREW RJK502836-001V01 10170415 SCREW RJK506541-001V01 FU100 10176468 FUSE ERBSD2R50U FU101 10195635 FUSE ERBSD0R75U ACCESSORIES 10203197 CD ROM CK835DCA01R 10193307 CD ROM CK831DCA02R...
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• Replacement of the PARTS LIST (P23, 24) Ver.4 : Nov. 2005 • Correction of the THE TEST MODE (P6) Ver.5 : Dec. 2005 • The program for EX-S500 has been changed. (P6 ~ P9) CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD. Overseas Service Division 6-2, Hon-machi 1-Chome...