Page 1: Digital Camera
Digital Camera EX-V7 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/.
Page 2: 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 * The shape of the AC power Special AC Adaptor (AD-C52G)/AC Power Cord *...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS UNPACKING QUICK START BASICS First, charge the battery ..... . 9 Configuring Display Language, Date, and Time Settings........11 Using a Memory Card .
Page 4 SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT Specifying the Recording Mode ....56 Holding the Camera Correctly ....57 Shooting a Snapshot.
Page 5 ADVANCED SETTINGS Changing the Focus Mode ....113 ■ Using Auto Focus ■ Using Macro Focus ■ Using Infinity Focus ■ Using Manual Focus Reducing the Effects of Hand and Subject Movement .
Page 6 EDITING IMAGES Resizing a Snapshot ..... . . 161 Cropping a Snapshot ..... . 162 Keystone Correction .
Page 7 OTHER SETTINGS Configuring Camera Sound Settings ..194 Turning the Startup Screen On or Off ..196 Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Rule .
Page 8 APPENDIX General Guide ......251 Monitor Screen Contents ....253 Menu Reference .
Page 9: Quick Start Basics
QUICK START BASICS First, charge the battery ■ Loading the Battery into the Camera Open the battery cover. While pressing lightly on the cover, slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow to open. Load the battery into the camera. Close the battery cover.
Page 10 ■ Using the USB Cradle to Charge Plug the USB cradle into a household power outlet. AC adaptor AC power cord Place the camera onto the USB cradle. [CHARGE] lamp Red: Charging Green: Charged (Full) • It takes about 150 minutes to achieve a full charge.
Page 11: Settings
Configuring Display Language, Date, and Time Settings Lens Cover Zoom Controller The settings on this page are required the first time you turn on the camera after purchasing it. • If you make a mistake when configuring the language, date, and time settings, you can change the settings (pages 198, 201).
Page 12 Use [ ] and [ ] to select the date format and then press [SET]. Example: December 19, 2007 To display the date like this: 07/12/19 19/12/07 12/19/07 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, slide the Zoom Controller.
Page 13: Using A Memory Card
Using a Memory Card ■ Loading a Memory Card into the Camera When a memory card is loaded, the camera stores images you shoot on the card. NOTE • 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.
Page 14: Formatting A Memory Card
■ Formatting a Memory Card Before you can use a memory card with your camera, you must format it. 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.
Page 15: Shooting A Snapshot
Shooting a Snapshot Shutter Button Snapshot icon 07/12/24 07/12/24 12:37 12:37 Focus Frame Monitor Screen Slide open the lens cover to turn on the camera. • Take care that you do not touch the lens when sliding the Lens Cover lens cover.
Page 16 Continuing to keep the camera still, press the shutter button all the way down. 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. Snapshot Image Size and Image Quality Your camera lets you select from among various image size and quality settings.
Page 17: Viewing Snapshots
■ Fully pressing the shutter button without waiting for Auto Focus Fully pressing the shutter button without waiting for Auto Focus to operate will record using Quick Shutter (page 120). Quick Shutter lets you capture exactly the moment you want. •...
Page 18: Shooting A Movie
Shooting a Movie Movie Icon Remaining Recording Time Recording Time Movie Recording Screen Align the mode dial with “ This causes “ • If “ ” (PLAY Mode) is on the monitor screen, make sure that the lens cover is open and then press the shutter button or [ currently selected REC Mode.
Page 19 Movie Image Quality Your camera lets you select from among six image quality settings (UHQ, UHQ Wide, HQ, HQ Wide, Normal, LP) for movies. To get the most out of the imaging capabilities of your camera, use a quality setting of “HQ” (High Quality) or “HQ Wide”...
Page 20: Viewing A Movie
Viewing a Movie The film-like frame that appears on the monitor screen indicates that this is an image from a movie. “ ” Movie icon [ ] [ ] Press [ ] to enter the PLAY mode. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the movie you want to play.
Page 21: Deleting A File
Deleting a File 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) [ ] [ ] [ ] ( Press [...
Page 22: Introduction
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. ■...
Page 23: Read This First
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.
Page 24 Inc., and licensed to HOTALBUMcom, Inc. • EXILIM, Photo Loader, and Photo Transport are registered trademarks or trademarks of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. • Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM was developed based on HOT ALBUM, which is copyrighted by HOTALBUMcom, Inc., and Photo Loader, which is copyrighted by CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
Page 25 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.
Page 26: Precautions During Use
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. ■ 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.
Page 27: Display Panel
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. INTRODUCTION...
Page 28 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. ■...
Page 29 • 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. ■...
Page 30 Doing so can damage the battery, and cause deterioration of its performance and loss of service life. • 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.
Page 31 – 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. INTRODUCTION...
Page 32 • 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.
Page 33: Data Error Precautions
■ 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...
Page 34: Operating Environment
■ 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 –...
Page 35: Caring For Your Camera
■ 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.
Page 36: Getting Ready
GETTING READY Charging the Battery Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-50). IMPORTANT! • Use of any type of battery other than NP-50 is not supported. To load the battery Open the battery cover. While pressing the battery cover, slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Page 37: To Charge The Battery
Close the battery cover. Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it securely into place as you press it against the camera. 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.
Page 38 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 150 minutes to achieve a full charge. Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity, remaining power, and charging conditions.
Page 39 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 to charge the special rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-50).
Page 40: Checking Remaining Battery Power
■ Battery Power Conservation Tips • When you do not need to use the flash, select “ for the flash setting (page 72). • 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).
Page 41: Replacing The Battery
Replacing the Battery Open the battery cover. 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 While still holding the stopper, pull the battery out the rest of the way.
Page 42: Storage Precautions
■ Storage Precautions • Though a rechargeable lithium ion battery provides high capacity in a compact configuration, long-term storage while charged can cause it to deteriorate. – If you do not plan to use a battery for some time, fully use up its charge before storing it.
Page 43: Turning Power On And Off
Turning Power On and Off ■ Turning Power On To turn power on and enter a REC mode Open the lens cover. • If the camera is already turned and in the PLAY mode with the lens cover open, you can enter a REC mode by performing any one of the following operations.
Page 44: Turning Power Off
■ Turning Power Off Close the lens cover. • To turn off the camera while the lens cover is closed, press ] (PLAY). NOTE • You can configure the camera so power does not turn on when you press [ ] (PLAY), or to require that [ held down for some time before the camera turns on (page 204).
Page 45 ■ Battery Power Conservation Features This camera is equipped with a sleep function and auto power off function to conserve battery power. You can configure these settings in the REC mode as described below. Feature Description Name The monitor screen turns off (goes into a sleep state) if no operation is Sleep performed for a preset amount of...
Page 46: Using A Memory Card
Using a Memory Card You can store images you shoot with the camera on a memory card. It is up to you to purchase a commercially available memory card. In addition to memory card storage, the camera also has built-in memory, which is enough to hold a few snapshots or a short movie.
Page 47 IMPORTANT! • See the instructions that come with the memory card for information about how to use it. • Certain types of cards can slow down processing speeds. If you are using a slow memory card, you may not be able to record a movie using the “UHQ”, “UHQ Wide”, “HQ”, or “HQ Wide”...
Page 48: Loading A Memory Card Into The Camera
Loading a Memory Card into the Camera IMPORTANT! • Make sure you always turn off the camera before loading or removing a memory card. • Be sure to orient the card correctly when loading it. Never try to force a memory card into the slot when you feel resistance.
Page 49: Replacing The Memory Card
• 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. • Never remove a card from the camera while the operation lamp is flashing green.
Page 50: Formatting A Memory Card
Formatting a Memory Card Before using a new memory card for the first time, you need to format it. Once you format a memory card, you will not need to format it each time you use it. Formatting a memory card that already has files on it will delete its contents.
Page 51: Memory Card Precautions
■ Memory Card Precautions • If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore normal operation by reformatting it. However, it is recommended that you always take along more than one memory card whenever using the camera far away from the home or office.
Page 52: In A Rec Mode, Press [Menu]
Menu Screen Operation Buttons [ ] [ ] Select tabs. [ ] is also used to apply a setting. [ ] [ ] Select a setting option. [SET] Applies the selected settings. [MENU] Exits the menu screen. The following is the procedure for menu operations in a REC mode.
Page 53: Changing The Contents Of The Monitor Screen
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Each press of [ ] (DISP) changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below. ■ REC Modes Indicators on Indicators off ■ PLAY mode Indicators on Histogram on Histogram/Details on Indicators off GETTING READY...
Page 54: If You Lose Your Way
IMPORTANT! • Pressing [ ] (DISP) will not change monitor screen contents during standby or recording of an audio snapshot. • You can use [ ] (DISP) to turn off the monitor screen only when voice recording in a REC mode. You cannot turn off the monitor screen for any other recording function.
Page 55 PLAY mode To return to the normal playback Current Screen screen Menu screen [MENU] or [ REC mode screen Press [ Press [ ]. You could also select Delete screen “Cancel” and then press [SET]. GETTING READY...
Page 56: Shooting A Snapshot
SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT Specifying the Recording Mode Your CASIO digital camera has eight recording modes, each of which is described below. Before recording an image, use the mode dial to select the recording mode that suits the type of image you are trying to record.
Page 57: Holding The Camera Correctly
NOTE • The icon of the currently Snapshot mode icon selected recording mode (like “ ” for the Snapshot mode) is displayed on the monitor screen. Holding the Camera Correctly Holding the camera with one hand can result in accidental hand movement.
Page 58 IMPORTANT! • Take care that your fingers and the strap do not cover any of the areas indicated in the illustration. Flash Lens Microphone AF Assist/REC light/ Self-timer Lamp NOTE • Good-looking images are impossible if you move the camera when you press the shutter button or while the Auto Focus operation is being performed.
Page 59: Shooting A Snapshot
Shooting a Snapshot Slide open the lens cover to turn on the camera. Align the mode dial with (Snapshot). Confirm that the subject (people, scenery, etc.) and the Snapshot icon “ ” are displayed on the monitor screen. Focus the image. While the focus frame is aligned with the subject, half-press the shutter button.
Page 60 Shoot the image. When the image is focused, press the shutter button the rest of the way. Shutter Button This will shoot the snapshot and save it to the memory card or the camera’s built-in memory. IMPORTANT! • While the “Anti Shake” setting is “ Camera Shake”, half pressing the shutter will cause the camera to vibrate and emit an operation sound.
Page 61 Checking a Snapshot A snapshot will remain on the monitor screen for a short while after you shoot it and then disappear when the camera gets ready for the next image. Perform the following operation to view a snapshot after you shoot it.
Page 62: Specifying Image Size
Specifying Image Size A digital camera image is a collection of small dots (pixels). The size of an image indicates how many pixels it contains, and is expressed as horizontal pixels × vertical pixels. The initial factory default image size setting is 7M (3072 × 2304 pixels).
Page 63: Specifying Image Quality
• Selecting 3:2 (3072 × 2048 pixels) records images with an aspect ratio of 3:2, which matches the standard aspect ratio (3:2) of print paper. • VGA (640 × 480 pixels) is the optimum size when attaching images to e-mail. •...
Page 64: Turning Off The Af Assist Lamp
NOTE • 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. Turning Off the AF Assist Lamp The AF assist lamp emits light that helps the camera focus when you half-press the shutter button under dark lighting conditions.
Page 65: Using The Easy Mode
In a REC mode, press [MENU]. On the “REC” tab, select “AF Assist Light” and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Off” and then press [SET]. When you want to turn on the AF assist lamp, select “On” here.
Page 66 Shoot the image. When the image is focused, press the shutter button the rest of the way. This will shoot the snapshot and save it to the memory card or the camera’s built-in memory. ■ Using the easy Mode Menu In the easy mode, menu display is limited to flash, selftimer, and image size settings.
Page 67: Use And To Select The Setting You Want
Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. Menu Item: Available Settings: (Auto Flash)* / Flash (Flash Off) Self-timer (10-second self-timer) / Image Size • An asterisk (*) indicates reset default settings. After making the menu settings you want, select “Exit Menu”...
Page 68: Auto Focus Restrictions
■ Monitor Screen when Shooting Snapshots • The image that appears on the monitor screen is for image composition. The actual image will be recorded at the quality set for the image quality setting. • Subject brightness conditions can cause monitor screen response to slow and can cause digital noise in the monitor screen image.
Page 69: Shooting With Zoom
Shooting with Zoom Your camera provides you with 7X optical zoom (which changes the lens focal distance), which can be used in combination with digital zoom (which digitally process the center portion of the image to enlarge it) for total zoom capabilities of 28 - 105.4X. IMPORTANT! •...
Page 70: Optical Zoom And Digital Zoom Switch Point
• The zoom controller has two speeds. Sliding the zoom controller further upwards or downwards zooms at high speed. Wide Angle Press the shutter button to shoot. NOTE • Performing a zoom operation changes the lens aperture. • Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against hand movement when using the telephoto setting (zoom in).
Page 71 Undeteriorated Image Quality Deteriorated Image Quality Range 7X to 33.2X* Optical/Digital Switch Point Image Deterioration Point Image starts to deteriorate from here. *Point factor depends on image size. ● Zoom Values for Each Image Size Undeteriorated Image Quality Range • The image deterioration point depends on the image size (page 62).
Page 72: Using Flash
■ Turning Off Digital Zoom You can turn off digital zoom if you want to use optical zoom only. This will help to avoid deteriorated images due to accidentally switching over from optical zoom to digital zoom when shooting snapshots. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
Page 73 Flash Setting Description Soft Flash Always use soft flash, regardless of exposure conditions. • Use this setting when you want to suppress the flash to avoid reflection, etc. Red Eye Flash always fires. A flash operation is performed in the following sequence in order to reduce red eye in subjects: REC light lights.
Page 74: Checking The Flash Mode
Red-eye reduction Using the flash to shoot at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image. This is caused when the light from the flash reflects off of the retina of the eye.
Page 75: Using Flash Assist
■ Changing the Flash Intensity In a REC mode, press [MENU]. On the “Quality” tab, select “Flash Intensity” and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the flash intensity setting you want and then press [SET]. You can set one of five levels, from –2 (weakest) to +2 (strongest).
Page 76: Flash Precautions
In a REC mode, press [MENU]. On the “Quality” tab, select “Flash Assist” and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Off” and then press [SET]. When you want to use flash assist, select “Auto” here. IMPORTANT! •...
Page 77: Using The Self-Timer
Using the Self-Timer With the self-timer, pressing the shutter button starts a timer, and the shutter is released and the image is shot after a fixed amount of time. Self-Timer Type Description 10 sec 10-second self-timer 2-second self-timer • When shooting under conditions that 2 sec slow down the shutter speed, you can use this setting to prevent blur due to...
Page 78 Using the Self-timer to Shoot an Image • The image is not shot right away after you press the shutter button. Instead, shooting starts after the preset time elapses. The AF assist/REC light/self- timer lamp flashes while the countdown is being performed.
Page 79: Using Continuous Shutter
Using Continuous Shutter Your camera has three continuous shutter modes. Continuous Description Shutter Mode Normal Speed (Normal-speed Continually records images until memory Continuous becomes full. Shutter) High Speed (High-speed Record up to three consecutive images Continuous at high speed. Shutter) Flash Cont.
Page 80: Recording With Normal-Speed Continuous Shutter, High-Speed Continuous Shutter, And Flash Continuous Shutter
Recording with Normal-speed Continuous Shutter, High-speed Continuous Shutter, and Flash Continuous Shutter Press the shutter button to shoot. • With Normal-speed Continuous Shutter, images continue to be shot as long as you keep the shutter button depressed. Releasing the shutter button stops shooting. •...
Page 81: Adding Audio To A Snapshot
• Note that the resolution of images recorded with the high- speed continuous shutter mode or flash continuous shutter mode is somewhat lower resolution and more prone to digital noise than images recorded with the normal-speed continuous shutter mode. • “Auto” ISO sensitivity always is used for the flash continuous shutter mode, regardless of the current ISO sensitivity setting.
Page 82 ■ Recording Audio for a Snapshot Press the shutter button to shoot. This monitor screen will show the image you just shot, along with the “ ” icon. • If you do not want to record audio at this time, Remaining Recording Time press [MENU].
Page 83 IMPORTANT! • Take care that you do not block the camera’s microphone with your fingers while recording. • Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far away from what you are trying to record. NOTE • After transferring an audio snapshot to your computer’s hard disk, you can play back the audio using QuickTime 7 (pages 231, 245).
Page 84: Manually Configuring Shutter Speed And Aperture Settings
Manually Configuring Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings You can select an exposure mode to control how the camera configures its aperture and shutter speed settings when recording an image. A Mode (Aperture You set the aperture manually, and the Priority AE) camera sets the applicable shutter speed automatically.
Page 85 Set the mode dial to “A”. Press [SET] as many times as required to select the aperture setting and then use [ ] and [ ] to set the aperture value you want. • You can also use [SET] to select the EV shift setting and then specify an exposure value (EV shift),...
Page 86 ■ Shooting with Shutter Speed Priority AE (S mode) With shutter speed priority AE, you set the shutter speed and the camera sets the appropriate exposure value automatically. You can set the shutter speed that best matches how much your subject is moving.
Page 87 Half-press the shutter button. The camera will focus the image in accordance with your setting. • The shutter speed and aperture value on the monitor screen will turn orange when you half-press the shutter button if the image is over-exposed or under-exposed. When the image is focused, press the shutter button the rest of the way to shoot.
Page 88 Set the mode dial to “M”. Press [SET] as many times as required to select the shutter speed setting and then use [ ] and [ ] to set the speed you want. Press [SET] as many times as required to select the aperture setting and then use [ ] and [ ] to set the aperture value you want.
Page 89 IMPORTANT! • You may not be able to achieve the brightness you want when shooting an image that is very dark or very bright. If this happens, use the M mode (manual exposure) to adjust the aperture or shutter speed manually. •...
Page 90: Shooting A Movie
SHOOTING A MOVIE Movie Image Quality Before shooting a movie, you should specify a movie image quality setting. Movie image quality is a standard that determines the detail, smoothness, and clarity of a movie during playback. Shooting with the high-quality (HQ) setting will result in better image quality, but it also shortens the amount of time you can shoot.
Page 91: Shooting A Movie
Movie File Formats Movies normally are recorded using H.264/AVC MOV format, except for “LP” image quality movies, which are recorded in Motion JPEG AVI format. Movies you shoot with your camera can be played back on a computer using QuickTime 7. Movie Size The following shows the approximate movie file size for a one- minute movie.
Page 92: Movie Recording Precautions
Shooting with MOVIE BEST SHOT With MOVIE BEST SHOT (page 96), you select the preset scene that is closest to the one you want to shoot, and the camera sets up for it automatically. Selecting the “Night Scene” MOVIE BEST SHOT scene, for example, sets the camera to shoot bright, clear images at night.
Page 93: Using Short Movie
• The effects of camera movement in an image become more pronounced when you shoot close up or a large zoom factor. Because of this, use of a tripod is recommended under these conditions. • When the subject is outside the camera’s focus range, focusing is not possible and the image will be out of focus.
Page 94 In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “ and then press [SET]. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the “Short Movie” scene and then press [SET]. This causes “ ” to appear on the monitor screen. Pressing the shutter button at this point will shoot a Short Movie with a 4-second first part and a 4-second second part.
Page 95: Using Past Movie
Using Past Movie Past Movie is similar to a normal movie, except that it captures about five seconds of whatever happened in front of the lens before the shutter button was pressed to start shooting. Past Movie is a great way to make sure that you never just miss that special moment because you press the shutter button too late.
Page 96: Using Best Shot
USING BEST SHOT With BEST SHOT, you simply select the sample scene that is like the one you are trying to shoot, and the camera sets up automatically. Even difficult backlight scenes (which result in the main subject being too dark if set up improperly) come out looking great! You can select a sample scene by using the mode dial to select “...
Page 97 ■ Selecting a Sample Scene In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “ ” or “ ” and then press [SET]. For this type of Select this mode dial setting: sample scene: Snapshot “ ” (BEST SHOT) Movie “...
Page 98: Press The Shutter Button
Press [SET] to apply the settings of the selected scene and return to the recording screen. • 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.
Page 99 Displaying Detailed Information about a BEST SHOT Scene To display detailed information about a BEST SHOT scene, select it with the red boundary on the scene selection screen and then slide the zoom controller towards [ ] or The following are the different operations you can perform while the scene description screen is on the display.
Page 100 ■ Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Scenes You can use the procedure below to save the setups of snapshots or movies that you shot as BEST SHOT scenes. After that, you can recall a setup whenever you want to use it. Use the mode dial to select “...
Page 101 NOTE • Registering a snapshot creates a snapshot setup, while registering a movie creates a movie setup. A snapshot setup can be used to shoot snapshots only, and a movie setup can be used to shoot movies only. • You can check the settings of the currently selected BEST SHOT scene by displaying the camera’s setting menus and looking at its settings.
Page 102: Taking Bright Images Without Flash
Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Delete” and then press [SET]. This will delete the BEST SHOT user scene you selected and display the next screen (either the next user scene or the Register User Scene). Use [ ] and [ ] to select another scene and then press [SET].
Page 103: Shooting Images Of Business Cards And Documents (Business Shot)
IMPORTANT! • High Sensitivity is disabled following an automatic flash operation using the “Auto Flash” or “Red Eye” setting, or while the flash setting is “Flash On” or “Soft Flash”. • Shooting with High Sensitivity can cause an image to appear somewhat coarser than normal and can cause slight deterioration of image resolution.
Page 104 BEST SHOT has two Business Shot scenes from which to choose. • Business cards and • White board, etc. documents ■ Selecting a Business Shot Scene In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “ and then press [SET]. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the “Business cards and documents”...
Page 105 Use [ ] and [ ] to select the candidate you want to use for correction. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Correct” and then press [SET]. This will correct the image and store the resulting (corrected) image. •...
Page 106: Restoring An Old Photograph
Restoring an Old Photograph With Old Photo, you can record the image of an old, faded photograph and then use the camera’s built-in advanced digital camera technology to restore it. ■ Before Recording with Old Photo • Make sure the entire photograph you are trying to record is enclosed within the monitor screen.
Page 107 ■ Recording an Image with Old Photo Press the shutter button to shoot the image. • This displays a photograph contour confirmation screen and then saves the original recorded image. An error message will appear (page 267), without displaying the photograph contour confirmation screen, if the camera is unable to find the contour of the photograph.
Page 108 Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the selection boundary to the desired location and then press [SET]. The camera will correct color automatically and save the corrected image. • If you do not want a border around the resulting image, select and area that is smaller than the original image.
Page 109: Recording Snapshots Into A Multi-Image Layout (Layout Shots)
Recording Snapshots into a Multi- image Layout (Layout Shots) You can create a multi-snapshot image by recording snapshots into the frames that are arranged in a preset pattern. This lets you create album-like arrangements of related images in a single image. BEST SHOT scenes are available with three frames and two frames.
Page 110 Press the shutter button again to record the next snapshot. • If you are shooting into a three-frame layout, press the shutter button a third time to record the third image. • Pressing [ ] (DISP) during steps 3 or 4 of the above procedure will toggle between the layout screen (the one with the frames on it) and a screen that uses the entire display area to compose the image you are shooting.
Page 111: Auto Tracking A Moving Subject (Auto Framing)
Auto Tracking a Moving Subject (Auto Framing) With auto tracking, a boundary area follows a moving subject, making it easy to snap an image with the subject in the center. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “ and then press [SET].
Page 112 IMPORTANT! • Only the part of the image within the cropping boundary will be recorded. • The image size for this operation is fixed automatically at 3M (2048 × 1536 pixels). • The following functions are disabled during Auto Framing. –...
Page 113: Advanced Settings
ADVANCED SETTINGS Changing the Focus Mode Your camera provides you with the four focus modes described below. The initial factory default focus mode is Auto Focus. Focus Mode Description Auto Automatic focus when the shutter button is half-pressed. Focus Macro Automatic focus for distances that are closer than those for (Close-up) Auto Focus.
Page 114: Using Auto Focus
Perform the following steps to change the focus mode. In a REC mode, press Focus Mode Icon [MENU]. On the “REC” tab, select “Focus” and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the focus mode setting you want and then press [SET].
Page 115: Using Macro Focus
When the image is focused, press the shutter button the rest of the way to shoot. NOTE • When proper focusing is not possible because the subject is closer than the Auto Focus range, the camera will switch to the Macro Focus range automatically (Auto Macro). •...
Page 116 NOTE • When Macro Focus cannot focus properly because the subject is too far away, the camera will switch to the Auto Focus range automatically (Auto Macro). • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while shooting with Macro Focus, values will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focus range.
Page 117 Auto Focus and Macro Focus Shooting Tips Changing the Auto Focus Area Use the following procedure to change the metering area used for Auto Focus (AF). In a REC mode, press [MENU]. On the “REC” tab, select “AF Area” and then press [ ].
Page 118 NOTE • When you select “ Multi” as the focus area, nine focus frames appear on the monitor screen. The camera will automatically determine the optimum focus frame(s), which will change to green on the monitor screen. Spot/ Tracking Focus Frame IMPORTANT! •...
Page 119 Using Focus Lock “Focus lock” is the name of a technique you can use when you want to shoot an image in which the subject to be focused on is not within the focus frame in the center of the screen. •...
Page 120: In A Rec Mode, Press [Menu]
Quick Shutter If you press the shutter button all the way without waiting for Auto Focus while Quick Shutter is turned on, the camera will record the image using a high-speed focus operation that is much faster than normal Auto Focus. This helps you avoid missing a special moment while you wait for the camera to Auto Focus.
Page 121: Using Infinity Focus
Using Infinity Focus As its name suggests, Infinity Focus fixes focus at infinity ( Use this mode when shooting scenery and other faraway subjects. Infinity Focus also comes in handy when shooting from a car or train window, or when shooting scenery or other subjects that are difficult to focus properly with Auto Focus.
Page 122 Use [ ] and [ ] to focus the image, as you view the results on the monitor screen. At this time the image that is within the boundary will enlarge and fill the monitor screen, which aids in focusing. For this: Press this button: Closer focus...
Page 123: Reducing The Effects Of Hand And Subject Movement
Your digital camera is equipped with a CCD shift type camera shake correction feature and a high-sensitivity anti image blur feature. These two features work in concert to minimize the effects of hand and subject movement.
Page 124 IMPORTANT! • While the “Anti Shake” setting is “ Auto” or “ Camera Shake”, half pressing the shutter will cause the camera to vibrate and emit an operation sound. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction. • ISO sensitivity, aperture, and shutter speed do not appear on the monitor screen when you half-press the shutter button while “...
Page 125: Shooting With The Rec Light
Shooting with the REC Light You can turn on the camera’s REC light (AF assist/REC light/ self-timer lamp) when shooting where lighting is dim. You can turn on the REC light while shooting a movie to illuminate your subject. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “ Press [MENU].
Page 126: Correcting Image Brightness (Ev Shift)
IMPORTANT! • You also can use [ ] ( ) to cycle through REC light settings (“On” “Off”) while movie recording is in progress. • Never look directly into the AF assist light/REC light/self- timer lamp or point it directly into the eyes of others. •...
Page 127 Use [ ] and [ ] to adjust the exposure compensation value. [ ]: Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subjects and backlit subjects. * Increasing the EV value also works well with the BEST SHOT “Backlight”...
Page 128: Controlling White Balance
NOTE • Performing an EV shift operation while using multi-pattern metering will cause the metering mode to switch automatically to center weighted metering. The metering mode will return to multi-pattern metering when you change the exposure compensation value to 0.0 (page 132). •...
Page 129 To do this: Let the camera adjust white balance automatically Shoot outdoors on a clear day Shoot outdoors on an overcast rainy day, in the shade, etc. Shoot in the shadow of a building, in the shade of trees, etc. on a clear day Suppress color cast when shooting under white or day white fluorescent lighting Suppress color cast when shooting under...
Page 130: Configuring The White Balance Setting Manually
■ Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually Under complex lighting conditions, the preset white balance settings may not be able to produce natural looking colors. When this happens, you can configure the white balance setting manually for particular lighting conditions. Note that you will need to have a plain white sheet of paper on hand when performing the following procedure.
Page 131: Specifying Iso Sensitivity
Specifying ISO Sensitivity ISO sensitivity is a value that expresses sensitivity to light. A larger value indicates higher sensitivity, which is better for shooting when available lighting is dim. If you want to use faster shutter speeds, you should use a higher ISO sensitivity value. Under certain conditions, a fast shutter speed in combination with a high ISO sensitivity setting can cause digital noise, which makes an image appear rough.
Page 132: Specifying The Metering Mode
Specifying the Metering Mode The metering mode determines what part of the subject is metered for exposure. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. On the “Quality” tab, select “Metering” and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
Page 133: Reducing The Effects Of Underexposure
IMPORTANT! • The metering mode will change to “Center Weighted” automatically if you change the EV shift value (page 126) to anything other than 0.0 while “Multi” is selected. The metering mode will change back to “Center Weighted” when the EV shift value is changed back to 0.0. •...
Page 134: Enhancing Human Skin Textures
Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. When you want to do this: Suppress underexposure more than “Expand +1” Suppress underexposure Do not suppress underexposure • You can also correct the dynamic range of a photograph you have already shot (page 173).
Page 135: Using The Camera's Color Filter Effects
Using the Camera’s Color Filter Effects The camera’s filter feature lets you add color tints to your images as you shoot them. The color effect look just like what you would get by installing a color filter on the lens of the camera. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
Page 136: Controlling Color Saturation
Controlling Color Saturation Use the following procedure to adjust the saturation of colors in your images. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. On the “Quality” tab, select “Saturation” and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
Page 137: Date Stamping Snapshots
Date Stamping Snapshots You can have the snapshot’s recording date only, or date and time stamped in the lower right corner of the image. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. On the “Set Up” tab, select “Timestamp” and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
Page 138: Using The On-Screen Histogram To Check Exposure
Using the On-screen Histogram to Check Exposure The on-screen histogram that provides a graphic representation of the current exposure of the image. You can also display the histogram in the PLAY mode for information about the exposure levels of images. Histogram Press [ ] (DISP) as many times as necessary to display the histogram (page 53).
Page 139 Example Histograms A histogram towards the left side results when the overall image is dark. A histogram that is too far to the left may result in “black out” of the dark areas of an image, as shown in the nearby image. A histogram towards the right side results when the overall image is light.
Page 140: Other Useful Recording Functions
Other Useful Recording Functions The following functions are also available in a REC mode to help make your digital image more efficient and enjoyable. • Assign functions to the [ ] and [ ] keys • Display an on-screen grid for easy image composition •...
Page 141: Displaying An On-Screen Grid
In a REC mode, press [MENU]. On the “REC” tab, select “L/R Key”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the function you want to assign and then press [SET]. After you assign a function, you can control its setting using the [ ] and [ ] keys.
Page 142: Displaying The Image You Just Recorded (Image Review)
Displaying the Image You Just Recorded (Image Review) When you purchase your camera, it is initially configured with the Image Review feature turned on. Image Review displays the image you just recorded so you can check it. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. On the “REC”...
Page 143: Using Mode Memory To Configure Power On Default Settings
Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. To do this: Display icon help text next to the icon of a function when you select the function Turn off icon help IMPORTANT! •...
Page 144 Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. To do this: Save the current setting when the camera turned off, and restore it when the camera is turned back on Restore the optimum default when the camera is turned on Setting Flash...
Page 145: Resetting The Camera To Its Initial Factory Defaults
Resetting the Camera to Its Initial Factory Defaults Use the following procedure when you want to return to the camera to its initial factory default settings, which are the ones that are configured when you first purchase the camera. See “Menu Reference”...
Page 146: Viewing Snapshots And Movies
VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES Viewing a Snapshot Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s monitor screen. Open the lens cover to turn on the camera. Press [ ] to enter the PLAY mode. • This will display one of the snapshots in memory, along with some information about the settings used to shoot it (page 254).
Page 147: Listening To The Audio Of An Audio Snapshot
Note that if you copy an image from another type of digital camera, only a rough image may be shown on the monitor screen.
Page 148: Viewing A Movie
Audio Playback Controls To do this: Do this: Fast forward or fast reverse Hold down [ ] or [ ]. playback Pause or restart playback Press [SET]. Press [ ] and then use [ ] Adjust volume and [ ]. Change on-screen indicators Press [ ] (DISP).
Page 149 To switch to a REC mode You can enter a REC Mode by performing any one of the following operations. – Press the shutter button. – Align the mode dial with the desired REC mode. – Press [ ] (PLAY) (with the lens cover open). Movie Playback Controls To do this: Fast forward or fast reverse playback.
Page 150: Playing Back A Movie With Anti Shake
Playing Back a Movie with Anti Shake Use the following procedure when you want to play back a movie with Anti Shake. Anti Shake is particularly useful when you have the camera connected to a TV for viewing, since the effects of camera movement are more evident on a big screen.
Page 151 • All images: Includes all snapshots, movies, Images (Select the and audio in memory. • files you want Only: Includes snapshots and audio to include in snapshots only. • Only: Includes movies only. • One Image: Includes only one specific slideshow.) image (selected using [ ] and [ ]).
Page 152 “Time” setting. • In image copied from a computer or an image recorded with a different type of digital camera may remain on the screen longer than the time specified by “Interval”. VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES...
Page 153 ■ Playing a Slideshow on the USB Cradle (Photo Stand) You can play a slideshow on the camera while it is mounted on the USB cradle. This is a good way to enjoy a long slideshow, without worrying about the camera’s battery going dead. •...
Page 154: Viewing Camera Images On A Tv
To stop a slideshow Press the USB cradle’s [PHOTO] button. This will turn off the camera. IMPORTANT! • The battery does not charge while a slideshow is in progress. To charge the battery, stop the slideshow. • Do not remove the camera from the cradle while a slideshow is in progress.
Page 155 Turn on the TV and select its video input mode. If the TV has more than one video input, select the one where the USB cradle is connected. Press [ ] to turn on the camera and enter the PLAY mode. When the camera turns on in the PLAY mode, an image will appear on the TV screen.
Page 156: Selecting The Screen Aspect Ratio And Video Output System
NOTE • You can use the camera’s USB cradle to connect to a DVD recorder or video deck and record images from the camera. There are various different methods you can use in order to connect to another device when recording images. The following describes one method for connection using the AV cable that comes with the camera.
Page 157: Zooming The Displayed Image
IMPORTANT! • Select the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) that matches the type of TV you plan to use. You may also need to configure the aspect ratio setting on your TV as well. Incorrect aspect ratio settings on the camera and/or the TV can result in abnormal image display.
Page 158: Using The 9-Image Screen
To zoom back out, slide the zoom controller towards • If display indicators are turned on, an indicator in the lower right corner of the monitor screen shows what part of the zoomed image is currently displayed. To return to image to normal size Press [MENU].
Page 159: Using The Calendar Screen
Using the Calendar Screen Use the following procedure to display a calendar, which shows the first image recorded on each date of a particular month. This screen helps to make searching for an image quicker and easier. In the PLAY mode, slide the zoom controller towards ) twice.
Page 160 IMPORTANT! • Note following points about how certain editing functions of the camera affect the date with which the image is associated on the calendar screen. Performing this type of Will associate the resulting editing operation: image with this date: Keystone, Color Correction, Resize, The date that the editing...
Page 161: Editing Images
EDITING IMAGES Resizing a Snapshot You can reduce the size of a snapshot and save the result as a separate snapshot. The original snapshot is also retained. You can resize a snapshot to any one of the following sizes. Image Size (Pixels) Print Size 5M* 2560 ×...
Page 162: Cropping A Snapshot
IMPORTANT! • You cannot resize a VGA (640 × 480 pixels) size image. • Resizing a snapshot shot with an aspect ratio of 3:2 will cause the left and right sides of the image to be cut off. The aspect ratio of the resulting image will be 4:3. •...
Page 163: Keystone Correction
Use the zoom controller to zoom, and [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move around the zoomed image to display the part you want to extract. Press [SET] to extract the displayed part and save it as a separate file. •...
Page 164: Using Color Restoration To Correct The Color Of An Old Photograph
Color of an Old Photograph Color restoration let you correct the old color of a photograph shot with a digital camera. This function is useful for correcting existing old photographs, posters, etc. • Performing color restoration on an image causes a new (restored) 2M (1600 ×...
Page 165 Move the zoom controller up and down to zoom the cropping boundary. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the selection boundary to the desired location and then press [SET]. The camera will correct color automatically and save the corrected image.
Page 166: Editing The Date And Time Of An Image
Editing the Date and Time of an Image Use the procedure in this section to change the date and time of a previously recorded image. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to display the image whose date and time you want to edit.
Page 167: Rotating An Image
Rotating an Image Perform the following procedure to rotate the image currently on the monitor screen. This feature comes in handy with a snapshot that you shot using portrait (vertical) orientation. After rotating a snapshot, you can return it to its original orientation, if you want. •...
Page 168: Combining Multiple Snapshots Into A Single Image (Layout Print)
Combining Multiple Snapshots into a Single Image (Layout Print) You can use the following procedure to insert snapshots into the frames of a layout and produce a new image that contains multiple snapshots. • Layout pattern • Layout pattern (Two Images) (Three Images) In the PLAY Mode, use [ ] and [ ] to select the first snapshot you want to include in the...
Page 169 Repeat steps 6 and 7 for all of the other frames in the layout. The final layout image will be saved after you insert the final snapshot into it. • Pressing [MENU] returns to the PLAY mode screen without saving the layout image. •...
Page 170: Adjusting White Balance Of A Recorded Image
Adjusting White Balance of a Recorded Image You can use the white balance setting to select a light source type for a recorded image, which will affect the colors of the image. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to display the image whose white balance setting you want to change.
Page 171: Adjusting Image Brightness
• Normally, the initially selected white balance setting on the above menu is the one that was used when you originally recorded the image. If you used the “Auto” or “Manual” white balance setting when you recorded the image, “Cancel” will be selected (page 129). •...
Page 172 Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. To get tthis: Select this setting: Brighter –1 Darker –2 • To cancel the brightness adjustment operation, press [ ] or [MENU]. IMPORTANT! • Adjusting the brightness of an image creates a new image with the new brightness level.
Page 173: Reducing The Effects Of Underexposure
Reducing the Effects of Underexposure You can use the following procedure to reduce underexposure only, while maintaining the bright areas of an image. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to select the image you want to correct. Press [MENU].
Page 174: Editing A Movie On The Camera
Editing a Movie on the Camera You can perform the following cut operations on the camera to edit movies you have recorded. Operation Description Cuts everything from the current (To-Point Cut) location to the beginning of the movie. Cuts everything between two points. (Point-To-Point Cut) Cuts everything from the current (From-Point Cut)
Page 175 Play back the movie you want to edit. Press [SET] to pause playback. • Check to make sure that “ ” (cut icon) is displayed on the monitor screen. If it isn’t, press [SET] again. Press [ ]. • You could also perform the following steps in place of steps 1 through 3 above.
Page 176 Press [ ] to perform the required cut operation(s). For this type of Do this: cut operation: Select the point up to which you want (To-Point Cut) to cut and then press [ ]. Select the point from which you want (From-Point Cut) to cut and then press [ ].
Page 177: Creating A Snapshot Of A Movie Frame (Motion Print)
Creating a Snapshot of a Movie Frame (MOTION PRINT) MOTION PRINT lets you capture a movie frame and use it to create a snapshot. The snapshot you create can be either of the two formats described below. 9-frame Snapshot This format puts the selected movie (2M 1600 ×...
Page 178 Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the movie frames and search for the one you want to use as the image of the snapshot. • Holding down [ ] or [ ] scrolls at high speed. After displaying the movie frame you want, press [SET].
Page 179: Using Audio
USING AUDIO Adding Audio to a Snapshot The dubbing feature of your camera lets you add audio to a snapshot after you shoot it. A snapshot that includes audio (regardless of whether the audio was recorded on the spot or added later) is indicated by the “...
Page 180 ■ Re-recording Snapshot Audio IMPORTANT! • Note that you cannot restore the original audio once you delete or re-record the audio of a snapshot. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through images and display the snapshot whose audio you want to re-record.
Page 181: Recording Audio Only (Voice Recording)
Recording Audio Only (Voice Recording) Voice Recording lets you record audio only, without a snapshot or movie. Using built-in memory only, you get up to about 36 minutes of Voice Recording. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “ and then press [SET].
Page 182 Now you can repeat steps 3 and 4 to record more, or you can exit this procedure by pressing [SET] and selecting another BEST SHOT scene. NOTE • You can also play back Voice Recording data on your computer using Windows Media Player or QuickTime. •...
Page 183 Voice Recording Playback Controls To do this: Fast forward or fast reverse playback. Pause or restart playback Jump to a marker in the audio data while playback is paused. Adjust volume • You can adjust volume only while playback is in progress or paused. Toggle on-screen indicators on or off Stop playback Do this:...
Page 184: Managing Your Files
– Images recorded with the Auction scene are stored in a folder named “100_AUCT”. Example 26th file name: CI MG0 02 6.J PG Serial number (4 digits) 100th folder name: 1 00 CASIO * Serial number (3 digits) Extension MANAGING YOUR FILES...
Page 185: Protecting A File Against Deletion
NOTE • You can view folder and file names on your computer. For details about how file names are displayed on the camera’s monitor screen, see page 254. • The total number of folders and files that is allowed depends on the image size and quality, and capacity of the memory card being used for storage.
Page 186 Use [ ] and [ ] to select “On” and then press [SET]. An image that is protected is indicated by the “ ” icon. Now you can repeat steps 3 and 4 to protect another image or exit this procedure by pressing [MENU].
Page 187: Using The Favorite Folder
Using the FAVORITE Folder The FAVORITE folder is located in the camera’s built-in memory, and you can use it to store personal snapshots that you do not want displayed during normal PLAY mode operations. FAVORITE folder snapshots remain in camera memory, even if you change to a different memory card.
Page 188 IMPORTANT! • The snapshot copied to the FAVORITE folder is converted to QVGA size (320 × 240 pixels). A snapshot in the FAVORITE folder cannot be restored to its original size. • Snapshots in the FAVORITE folder cannot be copied to a memory card.
Page 189: Copying Files
Perform the following steps to view FAVORITE folder contents on your computer. Remove the memory card from the camera. Place the camera on the USB cradle (which is connected to the computer). Perform the required operations on your computer to navigate to the camera’s memory and display the FAVORITE folder contents.
Page 190 ■ Copying All Files in Built-in Memory to a Memory Card The following operation copies all files from built-in memory to a memory card. You cannot copy files individually. Load the memory card to which you want to copy the files into the camera. Turn on the camera, enter the PLAY mode and then press [MENU].
Page 191 Now you can repeat steps 5 and 6 to copy another file, or you can exit this procedure by pressing [MENU]. NOTE • Files are copied to the folder in built-in memory whose name has the largest serial number. MANAGING YOUR FILES...
Page 192: Deleting Files
DELETING FILES You can delete files you no longer need, or after you transfer them to your computer’s hard disk or print them. This frees up memory for new files. You can delete one specific file, or you can delete all files currently in memory.
Page 193: Deleting All Files
Deleting All Files In the PLAY mode, press [ ] ( Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All Files Delete” and then press [SET]. In response to the confirmation message that appears, use [ ] and [ ] to select “Yes”. •...
Page 194: Other Settings
OTHER SETTINGS Configuring Camera Sound Settings Your camera lets you configure the following sound settings. • Type of sound and volume for shutter release and other operations • Volume level for movie and Voice Recording playback ■ Selecting the Operation Sound Press [MENU].
Page 195 ■ Setting the Operation Tone Volume Level Press [MENU]. On the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds” and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the playback volume setting you want and then press [SET].
Page 196: Turning The Startup Screen On Or Off
Turning the Startup Screen On or Off You can configure the camera to display a startup screen of an image you recorded, whenever you turn it on. • Even if you configure startup screen settings in the PLAY mode, the startup screen does not appear when turn on the camera by pressing [ ] (PLAY).
Page 197: Specifying The File Name Serial Number Generation Rule
Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Rule Use the following procedure to specify the rule that governs generation of the serial number used in file names (page 184). Press [MENU]. On the “Set Up” tab, select “File No.” and then press [ ].
Page 198: Changing The Camera Date And Time Setting
Changing the Camera Date and Time Setting When changing the date and time setting, be sure to do so for your Home City (the location where you normally use the camera). If you already have your Home City setting configured correctly, you can use the procedure under “Setting the Date and Time for Your Home City”...
Page 199: Changing The Date Format
■ Setting the Date and Time for Your Home City Press [MENU]. On the “Set Up” tab, select “Adjust” and then press [ ]. Set the date and the time. To do this: Move the cursor between settings Change the setting at the cursor location Toggle between 12-hour and 24-hour format After all of the settings are the way you want,...
Page 200: Using World Time
Using World Time You can use the World Time screen to view the current time in zone that is different from your Home City when you go on a trip, etc. World Time displays the current time in 162 cities in 32 time zones around the globe.
Page 201: Changing The Display Language
■ Switching between the Home Time and World Time Screens Press [MENU]. On the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time” and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “World” for the World Time screen, or “Home” for the Home Time screen.
Page 202: Changing The Brightness Of The Monitor Screen
Changing the Brightness of the Monitor Screen You can use the following procedure to change the brightness of the monitor screen. Press [MENU]. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Screen”, and then press [ ] Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].
Page 203: Changing The Usb Port Protocol
Changing the USB Port Protocol You can use the procedure below to change the USB communication protocol that is used when exchanging data with a computer, printer, or other external device. Select the protocol that suits the device to which you are connecting. Press [MENU].
Page 204: Configuring [ ] (Play) Button Settings
Configuring [ ] (PLAY) Button Settings You can use the procedure below to specify what happens when you press the [ ] (PLAY) button. Press [MENU]. On the “Set Up” tab, select “ and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
Page 205: Formatting Built-In Memory
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 built-in memory before you format it. •...
Page 206: Printing
PRINTING Types of Printing There are three different methods you can use for printing images. Professional Print Service (page 207) Printing at Printing on a Printer (page 208) Home Printing with a Computer Take the memory card that contains the images you want to print to a professional print service.
Page 207: Printing Precautions
■ Printing Precautions • See the documentation that comes with your printer for information about print quality and paper settings. • Contact the manufacturer of your printer to find out if it supports PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT, for new printer versions, etc.
Page 208: Using Your Printer To Print Images
Using Your Printer to Print Images If your printer is either of the types described below, you can use it to print without going through a computer. – Printer equipped with a card slot for the type of memory card you are using –...
Page 209 Connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the USB cradle and your printer’s USB port. USB Cable (Bundled) Connector A USB Port • Also, connect the AC adaptor to the cradle and plug the adaptor into an electrical outlet. •...
Page 210 Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Paper Size” and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select a paper size and then press [SET]. • The following are the available paper sizes. 3.5" × 5", 5" × 7", 4" × 6", A4, 8.5" × 11", By Printer •...
Page 211: Using Dpof To Specify Images To Be Printed And The Number Of Copies
Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Print” and then press [SET]. Printing will start and the message “Busy... Please wait...” will appear on the monitor screen. The message will disappear after a short while, even though printing is still being performed.
Page 212 ■ Configuring DPOF Settings Individually for Each Image In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. On the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF Printing” and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Select images” and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the images until the one you want to print is on the monitor screen.
Page 213 ■ Configuring the Same DPOF Settings for All the Images In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. On the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF Printing” and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All images” and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the number of copies.
Page 214: Date Stamping
Date Stamping You can use any one of the following three methods to include the recording date in the printout of an image. • Configure DPOF settings on the camera to specify date stamping (page 211) – If an image already has the date or time stamped into it using the camera’s Date Stamping feature, turning on DPOF date stamping will cause the two dates to be stamped in the same location.
Page 215: Supported Protocols
Supported Protocols Your camera supports the protocols described below. ■ PictBridge Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) ■ USB DIRECT-PRINT Seiko Epson Corporation ■ PRINT Image Matching III Using image editing software and printing on a printer that also supports PRINT Image Matching III makes it possible to use information about shooting conditions that is recorded with the image, and produce exactly the type of image you...
Page 216: Using The Camera With Acomputer
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER What you can do Connecting the camera to a computer with the bundled USB cable provides you with the capabilities described below. You can use your computer to view camera images and for long-term storage of images. •...
Page 217: Using The Camera With A Windows Computer
The procedures you need to perform when using the camera with your computer and when using the bundled software are different for Windows and the Macintosh. • Windows users should refer to “Using the Camera with a Windows Computer” on page 217. •...
Page 218 DirectX, Microsoft 2000 Windows Media Player, QuickTime 7, and Flash Player separately. VideoStudio 10 Plus for CASIO (Trial Version) • This is the Trial Version of the software, whose Edit movies use is limited to 30 days XP/2000 following installation.
Page 219: Computer System Requirements For Bundled Software
■ Computer System Requirements for Bundled Software Computer system requirements are different for each of the applications. Be sure to check the requirements for the particular application you are trying to use. Note that the values provided here are minimum requirements for running each application. Actual requirements are greater, depending on the number of images and the sizes of the images being handled.
Page 220 You also need to install DirectX, Microsoft Windows Media Player, QuickTime 7, and Flash Player separately. VideoStudio 10 Plus for CASIO (Trial Version) * 30-day trial version : Intel Pentium 4, M, D, or Extreme Edition; or AMD Athlon 64 or higher Memory : 256MB of RAM (at least 512MB recommended) : •...
Page 221: Viewing And Storing Images On A Computer
Viewing and Storing Images on a Computer You can view and store images (snapshot and movie files) on your computer by connecting to the camera via its USB cradle. • Depending on what version of Windows your computer is running, you may need to install the USB driver from the bundled CD-ROM first.
Page 222 On the menu screen, click the “Language” down arrow button and then select the “English”. • You could also click another language, if you prefer. Click “USB driver B” to select it and then click “Install”. Follow the instructions that appear on the dialog box and click “Next”.
Page 223 Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN 5.3V] connector of the USB cradle and then plug it in to a household power outlet. • If you do not plan to use the AC adaptor, make sure that the camera’s battery is fully charged. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the USB cradle and the USB port of your computer.
Page 224 Open the lens cover to turn on the camera and then press [MENU]. • Do not place the camera on the USB cradle yet. On the “Set Up” tab, select “USB” and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Mass Storage” and then press [SET].
Page 225 Camera-Computer Connection Pressing the cradle’s [USB] button puts it into the USB mode, which is indicated by the USB lamp lighting green. In this mode, your computer recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or the camera’s built-in memory if it does not have a memory card loaded) as a removable disk.
Page 226 ■ Connecting the Camera to Your Computer after the First Time Since you need to install the USB driver and configure menu settings only the first time you connect the camera to your computer, later connections are much simpler. Close the lens cover to turn off the camera and then place the camera onto the USB cradle.
Page 227 Double-click the file that contains the image you want to view. This displays the image. • For information about file names, see “Memory Folder Structure” on page 248. NOTE • An image that was rotated on the camera will be displayed on your computer screen in its original (unrotated) orientation.
Page 228 On the shortcut menu that appears, click “Copy”. Windows XP users: Click “Start” and then “My Documents”. Windows Vista users: Click “Start” and then “Documents”. Windows 2000/Me/98SE/98 users: Double- click “My Documents” to open it. • If you already have a “DCIM” folder in “My Documents”, the next step will overwrite it.
Page 229: Transfer Of Images From The Camera And Management Of Images On The Computer
■ Removing the Camera from the USB Cradle Windows Vista/XP/98SE/98 Users Press the USB cradle [USB] button. After making sure that the cradle’s USB lamp is not lit, remove the camera from the cradle. Windows 2000/Me Users Click card services in the task tray on your computer screen, and disable the drive number assigned to the camera.
Page 230 Click “Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM 3.1” to select it and then click “Read me”. • “Read me” files contain important information about installation, including installation conditions and computer system requirements. Click “Install” for Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to install Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM.
Page 231: Playing Movies
Playing Movies You can play back movies on a computer that has QuickTime 7 or higher installed. To play back a movie, first copy it to your computer and then double-click the movie file. Start up your computer, and place the bundled CD-ROM into its CD-ROM drive.
Page 232: Editing A Movie
IMPORTANT! • The above is the recommended environment. Configuring this environment does not guarantee proper operation. • Even if your computer meets the minimum requirements described above, certain settings and other installed software may interfere with proper playback of movies. Editing a Movie In order to edit movies on your PC, you need to install Movie Wizard 3.2 SE VCD from the bundled CD-ROM.
Page 233: Transferring Images To The Camera
Movie Wizard 3.2 SE VCD. For more powerful editing capabilities, install the trial version of VideoStudio 10 Plus for CASIO, which is a 30-day trial version. Transferring Images to the Camera In order to return images from your computer memory back to the camera, install Photo Transport on your computer from the CD-ROM that comes with the camera.
Page 234 First, connect the camera to your computer. • See page 222 for information about connecting the camera to your computer. On your computer, click “Start”, “All Programs”, “Casio” and then “Photo Transport”. This starts up Photo Transport. USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER...
Page 235 Drop the image data you want to transfer to the camera onto the Photo Transport Transfer button. Move your mouse pointer to the image file you want to transfer, and then hold down your mouse button. Keeping your mouse button depressed, drag the mouse pointer and the image file along with it to the Photo Transport Transfer button, and then release the mouse button.
Page 236 First, connect the camera to your computer. • See page 222 for information about connecting the camera to your computer. On your computer, click “Start”, “All Programs”, “Casio” and then “Photo Transport”. This starts up Photo Transport. Display the screen whose screen capture you want to transfer.
Page 237: Viewing User Documentation (Pdf) Files
Follow the instructions that appear on the display to transfer a capture of the selected area to the camera. • The image transfer method and detailed image settings used depend on the Photo Transport settings. For details, see Photo Transport help (page 237). IMPORTANT! •...
Page 238: User Registration
IMPORTANT! • You must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer in order to view the contents of a PDF file. If you do not already have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed, install Adobe Reader from the bundled CD-ROM that has “Adobe Reader”...
Page 239: Transfer Of Images From The Camera And
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Install the required software in accordance with what version of the Macintosh OS you are running and what you want to do. Objective Install this software: Version • Viewing images on your • USB driver not Macintosh OS 9/ •...
Page 240 ■ Connecting the Camera to Your Computer the First Time Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN 5.3V] connector of the USB cradle and then plug it in to a household power outlet. • If you do not plan to use the AC adaptor, make sure that the camera’s battery is fully charged.
Page 241 Open the lens cover to turn on the camera and then press [MENU]. • Do not place the camera on the USB cradle yet. On the “Set Up” tab, select “USB” and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Mass Storage” and then press [SET].
Page 242: Connecting The Camera To Your Macintosh
Camera-Macintosh Connection Pressing the cradle’s [USB] button puts it into the USB mode, which is indicated by the USB lamp lighting green. In this mode, your Macintosh recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or the camera’s built-in memory if it does not have a memory card loaded) as a drive.
Page 243 ■ Viewing Camera Images on Your Macintosh After connecting the camera to your Macintosh, you can view camera images on your Macintosh screen. Double-click the camera’s drive icon. Double-click the “DCIM” folder. Double-click the folder that contains the image you want to view. Double-click the file that contains the image you want to view.
Page 244 IMPORTANT! • Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files that are in the camera’s built-in memory or 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.
Page 245: Transfer Of Images From The Camera And Management Of Images On Your Macintosh
Transfer of Images from the Camera and Management of Images on Your Macintosh If you are running Mac OS X, you can manage snapshots using iPhoto, which comes bundled with your operating system. If you are running Mac OS 9, use commercially available software.
Page 246: Viewing User Documentation (Pdf Files)
Open the file named “camera_xx.pdf”. • “xx” is the language code (Example: camera_e.pdf is for English.) Registering as a User Internet registration only is supported. Visit the following CASIO website to register: http://world.casio.com/qv/register/ USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER...
Page 247: Reading Files Directly From A Memory Card
Reading Files Directly from a Memory Card The method you should use to read files from a memory card depends on the type of computer you have. Some typical examples are shown below. After you connect, use the same procedures as those that you use when the camera is connected to your computer via the USB cradle.
Page 248: Memory Card Data
DCF is a system that defines both image file formats and the structure of the folders that store data. This makes it possible for a digital camera, printer, or other DCF-compliant device to display or print image data from another DCF device.
Page 249 *1 The BEST SHOT mode includes a sample scene that optimizes settings for auction site images. Depending on your camera model, the sample scene is named either “For eBay” or “Auction”. • Images recorded with the eBay scene are stored in a folder named “100_EBAY”.
Page 250: Supported Image Files
■ Supported Image Files • Image files shot with this camera • DCF-compliant image files Even if an image is DCF-compliant, this camera still may not be able to display it. 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.
Page 251: Appendix
APPENDIX General Guide The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each part is explained. ■ Camera Front Shutter (page 59) Lens Cover (page 43) Flash (page 72) Lens AF Assist/REC light/Self- timer Lamp (pages 58, 64, 77, 125, 258) Microphone (pages 83, 92) Back Monitor Screen (page 53)
Page 252: Usb Cradle
Bottom Speaker (page 147) Battery/Memory Card Slots (pages 36, 48) Cradle Contact (page 38) Tripod Hole Use this hole when attaching to a tripod. ■ USB Cradle Front Back Camera Contact (page 38) USB Lamp (pages 224, 241, 260) [USB] Button (pages 211, 224, 241) [PHOTO] Button (pages 153, 155)
Page 253: Monitor Screen Contents
Monitor Screen Contents 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.
Page 254 ■ Snapshot Playback Mode blbk File Type (page 146) Protect Indicator (page 185) Folder Name/File Name (page 184) Snapshot Image Quality (page 63) Snapshot Image Size (page 62) ISO Sensitivity (page 131) Aperture Value (pages 60, 84, 87) Shutter Speed (pages 60, 86, 87) Date/Time (page 198) Metering Mode (page 132)
Page 255: Menu Reference
Menu Reference The tables in this section show the items that appears on the menus that appear on the monitor screen when you press [MENU]. The items included on the menus depend on whether the camera is in a REC mode or PLAY mode. •...
Page 256 Quality Tab Menu Size 7M (3072 × 2304)* / 3:2 (3072 × 2048) / 5M (2560 × 1920) / 3M (2048 × 1536) / 2M (1600 × 1200) / VGA (640 × 480) Quality Fine / Normal* / Economy (Snapshots) Quality UHQ / UHQ Wide / HQ* / HQ Wide / Normal / LP (Movies)
Page 257: Play Mode
Set Up Tab Menu Screen Auto 2* / Auto 1 / +2 / +1 / 0 Sounds Startup* / Half Shutter / Shutter / Operation / Operation / Startup On (Selectable image) / Off* File No. Continue* / Reset World Time Home* / World Home Time setup (city, DST, etc.) World Time setup (city, DST, etc.)
Page 258: Indicator Lamps
Protect On* / All Files : On / Cancel Date/Time – Rotation Rotate* / Cancel Resize 5M (2560 × 1920) / 3M (2048 × 1536)* / VGA (640 × 480) / Cancel Trimming – Dubbing – Copy Built-in Card* / Card “Set Up”...
Page 259: Rec Mode
■ REC Mode Operation Lamp Meaning Color Status Operational (Power on, recording enabled). / Auto Focus operation was successful. / LCD is off or in sleep state. Green Storing movie or processing image. / Image is Flashing being stored. / Cannot Auto Focus. / Card is being formatted.
Page 260: Usb Cradle Indicator Lamps
■ 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. [CHARGE] lamp USB Lamp [CHARGE] Lamp USB Lamp Color Status...
Page 261: Troubleshooting Guide
Possible Causes and Action charged, it means the battery has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced. Purchase a separately available CASIO NP-50 rechargeable lithium ion battery. need, or use a different memory card. manual focus (page 121).
Page 262 Problem The flash does not fire. 1) If “ 2) If the battery is dead, charge it (page 36). 3) If a BEST SHOT scene that uses the “ The REC light and/or flash When “ fires a number of times. performed in the following sequence in order to reduce red eye in subjects (page 72): REC light lights.
Page 263 Problem An image I shot was not 1) Camera power may have been turned off before the save operation was complete, which will result in saved. the image not being saved. When the battery indicator shows “ possible (page 36). 2) You may have removed the memory card from the camera before the save operation was complete, which will result in the image not being saved.
Page 264 Images are not displayed. This camera cannot display non-DCF images recorded onto a memory card using another digital camera. I can’t edit images (layout Note that you cannot edit the following types of imagess.
Page 265 If the same message appears after you turn power back on, contact your retailer or a CASIO service center.
Page 266: If You Have Problems Installing The Usb Driver
If you have problems installing the USB driver... You may not be able to install the USB driver properly if you use the USB cable to connect the camera to a computer running Windows 98SE/98 before installing the USB driver from the bundled CD-ROM, or if you have another type of driver installed. This will make it impossible for the computer to recognize the camera when it is connected.
Page 267: Display Messages
Stabilizer is not malfunctioning. If the same message appears available after you turn power back on, contact your retailer or a CASIO service center. Cannot correct Keystone correction of the image cannot be image! performed for some reason. The image will be stored as-is, without correction (page 104).
Page 268 During printing, the printer is running low on ink or is out of ink. SYSTEM ERROR Your camera system is corrupted. Contact your retailer or an authorized CASIO service center. The card is The LOCK switch of the SD memory card or locked.
Page 269: Main Specifications
Specifications ■ Main Specifications Product Type ..Digital Camera Model ... . EX-V7 ■ Camera Functions Image Files Format ....Snapshots: JPEG (Exif Version 2.2);...
Page 270 Approximate Approximate Image Size Image Built-in Memory Image File (Pixels) Quality (11.6MB) Size Capacity Fine 1.26 MB 9 images (1600 × Normal 790 KB 14 images 1200) Economy 470 KB 25 images Fine 330 KB 35 images (640 × 480) Normal 190 KB 61 images 1282 images...
Page 271 * The number of image values are approximate and are provided for reference only. The actual number of images you may be able to record may be less than that indicated on the monitor screen. * Image files sizes are approximate and are provided for reference only.
Page 272 Exposure Control ..Metering: Multi-pattern, center weighted, and spot by imaging element Exposure: Program AE Exposure Compensation: –2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps) Shutter ....CCD shutter, mechanical shutter Snapshot (Auto): 1/2 to 1/800 second Snapshot (Manual Exposure/Shutter...
Page 273: Power Supply
Approximate Audio Recording Times Audio Snapshot: 30 seconds per image After Recording: 30 seconds per image Voice Recording: 36 minutes (when using built-in memory) Monitor Screen..2.5-inch TFT color LCD 230,400 (960 × 240) pixels Viewfinder .
Page 274 • Measurement Conditions *1 Number of Shots (CIPA) In accordance with CIPA standards Normal temperature (23°C (73°F)), monitor on, zoom operation between full wide and full telephoto every 30 seconds, during which two images are shot with flash; power turned off and back on every time 10 images are shot. *2 Continuous Playback Time Standard temperature (23°C (73°F)), one-image scroll approximately every 10 seconds...
Page 275 ■ USB Cradle (CA-35) Input/Output Terminals . . .Camera contact; USB port; external power supply terminal (DC IN 5.3 V); AV terminal (AV OUT: NTSC/PAL standards) Power Consumption ..5.3 V DC, Approximately 3.2 W Dimensions ... .111 (W) × 30 (H) × 71 (D) mm (4.4"(W) ×...
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