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Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 User Manual

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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/

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    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...

  • Page 2: Unpacking

    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 power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.

  • Page 3: Read This First

    CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. is forbidden under copyright laws. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages or lost profits suffered by you or any third party due to the use or malfunction of this product.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    What is a digital camera? ........11 What you can do with your CASIO camera ......12 Using the Touch Panel.
  • Page 5 Advanced Recording Settings Using the REC Menu ......... . . 41 Using Touch Shutter .
  • Page 6 Using the Camera with a Computer Things you can do using a computer....... . 66 Using the Camera with a Windows Computer .
  • Page 7 Appendix Precautions during Use ......... 92 Power Supply.

  • Page 8: General Guide

    General Guide The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained. Front Zoom controller (pages 27, 35, 55, 55) Shutter button (page 27) Flash (page 33) Front lamp (pages 25, 42) Lens Microphone (page 38) Bottom Back [p] (PLAY) button (pages 24, 29) [ON/OFF] (Power)

  • Page 9: 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. They do not represent screens that actually appear on the camera.

  • Page 10: Selecting Display Information (Disp)

    . Movie Playback Selecting Display Information (DISP) Each touch of “DISP” will cycle through settings that display or hide on-screen information. You can configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode. • If “DISP” is not displayed on the screen, touch the tab to display it. •...

  • Page 11: Quick Start Basics

    Quick Start Basics What is a digital camera? A digital camera stores images on a memory card, so you can record and delete images a countless number of times. Record Delete Play You can use the images you record in a variety of different ways.

  • Page 12: What You Can Do With Your Casio Camera

    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 three main functions. Simple touch panel operation The monitor screen is a touch panel that can be used to perform operations.

  • Page 13: Using The Touch Panel

    Using the Touch Panel The monitor screen of the camera is a touch panel. This means you can perform the following operations by touching the screen with your fingers. Touch Momentarily touching the screen with your finger. Touch the screen to select an icon or menu item, and to configure settings.

  • Page 14: First, Charge The Battery Prior To Use

    Note that the battery of a newly purchased camera is not charged. Perform the steps below to load the battery into the camera and charge it. • Your camera requires a special CASIO rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-120) for power. Never try to use any other type of battery.

  • Page 15: Charge The Battery

    Charge the Battery You can use either of the two following methods to charge the camera’s battery. • USB-AC adaptor • USB connection to a computer . To charge with the USB-AC adaptor Turn off the camera. Check to make sure that the camera’s monitor screen is blank.
  • Page 16 Connect the USB cable to the camera. The back lamp should light red, indicating that charging has started. The back lamp will go out when charging is complete. It takes about 110 minutes to bring a fully dead battery to a full charge.
  • Page 17 . To charge using a USB connection to a computer The battery loaded in the camera is charged whenever the camera is connected directly to a computer with the USB cable. • Depending on the setup of your computer, you may not be able to charge the camera’s battery over a USB connection.
  • Page 18 Back Lamp Operation Lamp Status Description Lit Red Charging Abnormal ambient temperature, Flashing Red charging taking abnormally long, or battery problem (page 99) Charging complete After charging is complete, disconnect the USB cable from the camera and then from the computer. NOTE •...
  • Page 19 Other Charging Precautions • With the two charging methods described above, you can charge the camera’s battery (NP-120) without removing it from the camera. You also can charge the battery using an optionally available charger unit (BC-120L). Never use any other type of charger device.

  • Page 20: Configuring Basic Settings The First Time You Turn On The Camera

    Configuring Basic Settings the First Time You Turn On the Camera The first time you turn on 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.

  • Page 21: Preparing A Memory Card

    When the date and time settings are the way you want, touch “OK”. 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.

  • Page 22: To Load A Memory Card

    • Never insert anything besides a supported memory card (page 21) 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. Front...

  • Page 23: To Format (Initialize) A New Memory Card

    To format (initialize) a new memory card You need to format a new memory card before using it for the first time. Load a memory card (page 22). Turn on the camera and then touch “MENU”. • If “MENU” is not displayed on the screen, touch the tab to display it (page 32). Drag (page 13) upwards and downwards until you find “Setup”, and then touch it.

  • Page 24: Turning Power On And Off

    Turning Power On and Off . To turn on the camera [p] (PLAY) [ON/OFF] (Power) To turn on power Press [ON/OFF] (Power). and enter the REC • The back lamp will light green momentarily and the lens will mode extend out of the camera (page 27). Press [p] (PLAY).

  • Page 25: Holding The Camera Correctly

    Holding the Camera Correctly Your images will not come out clearly if you move the camera when you press the shutter button. When pressing the shutter button, be sure to hold the camera as shown in the illustration below, and keep it still by pressing your arms firmly against your sides as you shoot.

  • Page 26: To Shoot A Snapshot

    To Shoot a Snapshot Your camera has a variety of different recording modes to suit various shooting conditions and objectives (page 33). This section explains general shooting procedures using the auto recording mode. Selecting an Auto Recording Mode You can select one of two recording modes (Auto or BEST SHOT) according to your digital imaging needs.

  • Page 27: To Shoot A Snapshot

    To shoot a snapshot Point the camera at the subject. • You can zoom the image, if you want. w Wide Angle Half-press the shutter button to focus the image. When focus is complete, the camera will beep, the back lamp will light green, and the focus frame will turn green.
  • Page 28 Continuing to keep the camera still, press the shutter button the rest of the way down. This records the snapshot. Full-press Snap (Image is recorded.) NOTE • You also can shoot a snapshot by touching a point on the monitor screen (page 42).

  • Page 29: Viewing Snapshots

    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 53. Press [p] (PLAY) or touch “ (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode. This will display one of the snapshots currently stored in memory.

  • Page 30: Deleting Snapshots And Movies

    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 a single file In the PLAY mode, drag left or right across the screen image to scroll through files until you find the one you want to delete.

  • Page 31: Snapshot Shooting Precautions

    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. •...

  • Page 32: Recording Images

    Recording Images Touching the monitor screen in the REC mode will display a screen for configuring REC mode settings. . To configure REC mode settings Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn on the camera and enter the REC mode. • If the camera is in the PLAY mode, touch “...

  • Page 33: Selecting A Recording Mode

    Selecting a Recording Mode Your camera has two modes: Auto mode and BEST SHOT mode. In the REC mode, touch the second icon from the top (Recording mode). • If the icon is not displayed on the screen, touch the tab to display it. Touch the icon of the recording mode you want to use.
  • Page 34 Press the shutter button to shoot. < indicates the flash will fire. • For information about Flash Range, see page 115. NOTE • Take care so your fingers and the strap do not block the flash. • The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is too far away or too close.

  • Page 35: Shooting With Zoom

    Shooting with Zoom Your camera is equipped with various types of zoom: optical zoom, HD Zoom, and digital zoom. The maximum zoom factor depends on the image size setting. Optical zoom Changes the lens focal distance. Allows greater zoom capabilities by cutting out a portion of the HD Zoom original image and enlarging it.

  • Page 36: Interpreting The Zoom Bar

    Interpreting the Zoom Bar During a zoom operation, a zoom bar appears on the monitor screen to show the current zoom setting. Range where image deterioration is suppressed. (optical zoom, HD Zoom) Optical zoom limit point • 5.0X optical zoom point .

  • Page 37: To Record A Movie

    To record a movie The following procedure explains how to record a movie. In the REC mode, touch “MENU”. • If “MENU” is not displayed on the screen, touch the tab to display it. Drag upwards and downwards until you find “Movie Quality”, and then touch to select it.
  • Page 38 Ultra High Speed Type SD memory card is recommended. Note, however that CASIO makes no guarantees about the operation of any Ultra High Speed Type SD memory card used with this camera.

  • Page 39: Using Best Shot

    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.
  • Page 40 . BEST SHOT Precautions • For YouTube scene cannot be used while shooting a snapshot. • Your camera includes a sample scene that optimizes settings for auction site images. Depending on your camera model, the sample scene is named either “For eBay”...

  • Page 41: Advanced Recording Settings

    Advanced Recording Settings The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings. Using the REC Menu . Example Menu Screen Operation In the REC mode, touch “MENU”. This will display the menu screen. • If “MENU” is not displayed on the screen, touch the tab to display it.

  • Page 42: Using Touch Shutter

    Using Touch Shutter (Touch Shutter) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * MENU * Touch Shutter You can use the procedure below to shoot a snapshot. Touch “On”. Point the camera at the subject. When you want to shoot, touch the monitor screen. The camera automatically comes into focus and then shoots.

  • Page 43: Selecting A Focus Mode

    Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * MENU * Focus Changing to a different focus mode can help to achieve better focus. Settings Type of Shot Q AF General (Auto recording Focus) ´ Close ups Macro Scenery and other distant Infinity...
  • Page 44 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. Touch “W”. Watching the image on the monitor screen, touch “+” (closer) or “–” (further) to adjust focus.

  • Page 45: Changing The Image Size

    NOTE • Focus lock also locks exposure (AE). • The focus frame does not appear on the display when the Touch Shutter is enabled (On). Changing the Image Size (Image Size) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * MENU * Image Size This setting can be used to configure snapshot image size.
  • Page 46 . Pixels A digital camera image is a collection of small 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)

  • Page 47: Movie Image Quality Settings

    Movie Image Quality Settings (Movie Quality) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * MENU * Movie Quality See page 37 for details. Using Face Detection (Face Detection) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * MENU * Face Detection When shooting people, the face detection feature detects the faces of up to ten individuals and adjusts focus and brightness accordingly.

  • Page 48: Correcting Image Brightness

    Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * MENU * 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 • Unit: 1/3 EV Touch a level you want to set.

  • Page 49: Adjusting White Balance

    Adjusting White Balance (White Balance) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * MENU * 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.

  • Page 50: Specifying Iso Sensitivity

    Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * MENU * ISO ISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light. AUTO Adjusts sensitivity automatically according to conditions ISO 64 Lower sensitivity ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 Higher sensitivity ISO 1600...

  • Page 51: Using Built-In Color Filters

    Using Built-in Color Filters (Color Filter) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * MENU * Color Filter Settings: Off, B/W, Sepia, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink, and Purple Reducing the Effects of Camera and Subject Movement (Anti Shake) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * MENU * 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.

  • Page 52: Displaying The On-Screen Grid

    Displaying the On-screen Grid (Grid) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * MENU * Grid The on-screen grid can be displayed on the REC mode monitor screen for easy vertical and horizontal alignment when composing images. Configuring Power On Default Settings (Memory) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * MENU * Memory When you turn off the camera, it remembers the current settings of all enabled...

  • Page 53: Viewing Snapshots And Movies

    Viewing Snapshots and Movies Viewing Snapshots See page 29 for the procedure for viewing snapshots. Viewing a Movie Press [p] (PLAY) or touch “ (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode. • If “ ” (PLAY) is not displayed on the screen, touch the tab to display it.

  • Page 54: Playing A Slideshow On The Camera

    Movie Playback Controls Pause/Play Touch “|” (pause) or “6” (play). During playback, touch “ forward). Fast forward/ • Each touch of either button increases the speed of the Fast reverse • To return to normal playback speed, touch “ Stop playback During playback, touch “...

  • Page 55: Viewing The Image Menu

    Viewing the Image Menu The image menu shows multiple images on a single screen. In the PLAY mode, slide the zoom controller towards w (]). This displays the image menu. • Drag upwards or downwards to scroll to the next page of images.

  • Page 56: Viewing Snapshots And Movies On A Tv Screen

    Viewing Snapshots and Movies on a TV Screen Use the AV cable that comes with the camera to connect it to the TV. Yellow Video Audio AUDIO IN jacks (white) VIDEO IN jack (yellow) Making sure that the the lens side, connect the cable to the camera. •...
  • Page 57 NOTE • Audio is monaural. • Audio is initially output by the camera at maximum volume. When you first start displaying images, set the TV volume control at a relatively low level and then adjust it as required. 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 the camera’s bundled AV cable.

  • Page 58: Other Playback Functions (Play)

    Other Playback Functions (PLAY) The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings. Using the PLAY Menu . Example Menu Screen Operation In the PLAY mode, touch “MENU”. This will display the menu screen. • If “MENU” is not displayed on the screen, touch the tab to display it.

  • Page 59: Rotating An Image

    Rotating an Image (Rotation) Procedure Enter the PLAY Mode * MENU * Rotation Drag upwards or downwards to display the image you want to rotate. Touch “Rotate”. This will rotate the image 90 degrees to the left. When the image is in the orientation you want, touch “u”. NOTE •...

  • Page 60: Resizing A Snapshot

    All Files On Protects all files. All Files Off Unprotects all files. Protects and unprotects specific files. Drag upwards or downwards to display the image you want to protect. Touch an image to be protected, and “›” will appears on the image.

  • Page 61: Cropping A Snapshot

    Cropping a Snapshot (Trimming) Procedure Enter the PLAY Mode * MENU * Trimming You can crop a snapshot to trim parts you do not need, and save the result in a separate file. The original snapshot is also retained. Drag left or right to display the image you want to crop. Touch “OK”.

  • Page 62: Copying Files

    Copying Files (Copy) Procedure Enter the PLAY Mode * MENU * Copy Files can be copied from the camera’s built-in memory to a memory card or from a memory card to built-in memory. Copies all files from built-in camera memory to a memory card. Built-in * Card This option copies all the files in built-in camera memory.

  • Page 63: Printing

    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 Printing Images on a Printer with Memory Card Slot You can use a printer equipped with a memory card slot to print images directly from a memory card.
  • Page 64 . Configuring DPOF Settings Individually for Each Image Procedure Enter the PLAY Mode * MENU * DPOF Printing * Select images Drag left or right to display the image you want to print. Touch the number of copies value. Touch “ú” or “õ” to specify the number of copies.

  • Page 65: Date Stamping

    Tell your print service about your DPOF settings! If you take a memory card to a professional print service, be sure to tell them that it includes DPOF settings for the images to be printed and the number of copies. If you don’t, the print service may print all the images without regard to your DPOF settings, or they may ignore your date stamp setting.

  • Page 66: Using The Camera With A Computer

    Using the Camera with a Computer Things you can do using a computer... You can perform the operations described below while the camera is connected to a computer. Save images to a computer and view them there Transfer images stored on your computer to camera memory Play back and...

  • Page 67: Using The Camera With A Windows Computer

    Windows Vista, camera Windows XP (SP3) YouTube Uploader for CASIO and Photo Transport will not run under 64-bit versions of Windows OS. . Computer System Requirements for Bundled Software Computer system requirements are different for each of the applications. See the “Read me”...

  • Page 68: Viewing And Storing Images On A Computer

    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). NOTE • You also can use your computer’s card slot (if it has one) or a commercially available card reader to access image files directly from the camera’s memory card.
  • Page 69 Windows 7, Windows Vista users: Click “Start” and then “Computer”. Windows XP users: Click “Start” and then “My Computer”. 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”...
  • Page 70 . 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 81. •...

  • Page 71: Playing Movies

    Playing Movies Windows Media Player, which is already installed on most computers, can be used for movie playback. To play back a movie, first copy the movie to your computer and then double-click the movie file. . Minimum Computer System Requirements for Movie Playback The minimum system requirements described below are necessary to play back movies recorded with this camera on a computer.

  • Page 72: Uploading Movie Files To Youtube

    Uploader for CASIO. . To upload a movie file to YouTube • Before you can use YouTube Uploader for CASIO, you need to go to the YouTube website (http://www.youtube.com/) and register as a user there. • Do not upload any video that is copyrighted (including neighboring copyrights) unless you yourself own the copyright or you have obtained the permission of the applicable copyright holder(s).

  • Page 73: Transferring Images From Your Computer To Camera Memory

    The camera will turn on automatically and battery charging will start (page 17). On your computer, click the following: Start * All Programs * CASIO * Photo Transport. This starts up Photo Transport. Drag the file(s) you want to transfer to the [Transfer] button.
  • Page 74 The camera will turn on automatically and battery charging will start (page 17). On your computer, click the following: Start * All Programs * CASIO * Photo Transport. This starts up Photo Transport. Display the screen whose screen capture you want to transfer.

  • Page 75: User Registration

    User Registration You can perform user registration over the Internet. To do so, of course, you need to be able to connect to the Internet with your computer. On the CD-ROM menu screen, click the “Register” button. • This starts up your Web browser and accesses the user registration website. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to register.
  • Page 76 . To connect the camera to your computer and save files Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the camera. Use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect it to your Macintosh. The camera will turn on automatically and battery charging will start (page 17).

  • Page 77: Transferring Images Automatically And Managing Them On Your Macintosh

    . To view copied images Double-click the camera’s drive icon. Double-click the “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 81. •...

  • Page 78: Playing A Movie

    Proper movie playback may not be possible for data accessed over a network, from a memory card, etc. User Registration 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 79: Using An Eye-Fi Wireless Sd Memory Card To Transfer Images (Eye-Fi)

    Using an Eye-Fi Wireless SD Memory Card to Transfer Images (Eye-Fi) Shooting with an Eye-Fi wireless SD memory card loaded in the camera makes it possible to transfer image data automatically to a computer via wireless LAN. Configure LAN access point, transfer destination and other settings for the Eye-Fi card in accordance with the instructions that come with the Eye-Fi card.

  • Page 80: Files And Folders

    Files and Folders The camera creates a file 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. •...

  • Page 81: Memory Card Data

    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.
  • Page 82 . Built-in Memory and Memory Card Data Handling Precautions • Whenever copying memory contents to your computer, you should copy the DCIM folder and all of its contents. A good way to keep track of multiple DCIM folders it to change their names to dates or something similar after you copy them to your computer.

  • Page 83: Other Settings (Set Up)

    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. For information about menu operations, see page 41. Turning off Eye-Fi Card Communication (Eye-Fi) Procedure MENU * Setup * Eye-Fi Select “Off”...

  • Page 84: Turning The Startup Movie On Or Off

    Turning the Startup Movie On or Off (Startup) Procedure MENU * Setup * Startup To play the movie that comes pre-recorded in camera memory each time you turn on power, select “On” for this setting. • The startup movie does not play when you turn on the camera by pressing [p] (PLAY).

  • Page 85: Configuring World Time Settings

    Configuring World Time Settings (World Time) Procedure MENU * Setup * World Time Setting a Travel Destination You can use the World Time screen to view the current time in a 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 86: Selecting The Time Display

    Selecting the Time Display Use this procedure to specify the time displayed by the camera for your home city and destination. Touch “Time”. Touch “Home” or “Destination”. This will configure the time setting of the location you touched in the previous step.

  • Page 87: Setting The Camera's Clock

    Setting the Camera’s Clock (Adjust) Procedure MENU * Setup * Adjust Touch the value you want to change (year, month, day, hour, minute). Touch “ ” or “ ” to change the currently selected value. • You can specify a date from 2001 to 2049. •...

  • Page 88: Specifying The Display Language

    Specifying the Display Language (Language) Procedure MENU * Setup * Language . Specify the display language you want. On the menu screen, touch “Setup”. Touch “Language”. Drag upwards and downwards until you find the language you want, and then touch to select it.

  • Page 89: Configuring Sleep State Settings

    Configuring Sleep State Settings (Sleep) Procedure MENU * Setup * Sleep This feature turns off the monitor screen whenever no camera operation is performed for a preset amount of time. Press any button or touch the screen to turn the monitor screen back on.

  • Page 90: Selecting The Screen Aspect Ratio And Video Output System (Video Out)

    Selecting the Screen Aspect Ratio and Video Output System (Video Out) Procedure MENU * Setup * Video Out You can use the procedure in this section to select either NTSC or PAL as the video output system. You can also specify an aspect ratio of 4:3 or 16:9. NTSC Video system used in Japan, the U.S., and other countries Video system used in Europe and other areas...

  • Page 91: Resetting The Camera To Factory Defaults

    Resetting the Camera to Factory Defaults (Reset) Procedure MENU * Setup * Reset See page 104 for details about the camera’s factory default settings. The settings below are not reset. World Time settings, clock settings, date style, screen language, video output Other Settings (Set Up)

  • Page 92: Appendix

    Appendix Precautions during Use . 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. Looking at the monitor while in motion creates the risk of serious accident. .
  • Page 93 • 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 94 • 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.

  • Page 95: Battery Life

    • 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.

  • Page 96: 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. – Removing the battery or memory card while the camera is performing some operation –...

  • Page 97: Caring For Your Camera

    Doing so creates the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric shock. 0 Should the power cord ever become damaged (to the point that internal wires are exposed or cut), immediately contact your original retailer or a CASIO authorized service center to request repair. Continued use of a damaged power cord creates the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric shock.
  • Page 98 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.

  • Page 99: Power Supply

    If problems continue to occur after you perform the above steps, it could mean that the battery is faulty. Contact your nearest CASIO authorized service center. Appendix...

  • Page 100: To Replace The Battery

    To replace the battery Open the battery cover and remove the current battery. With the monitor screen side of the camera facing upwards, slide the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration. After the battery pops out, pull it the rest of the way out of the camera.

  • Page 101: Using The Camera In Another Country

    Using the Camera in another Country . Precautions during Use • The bundled USB-AC adaptor is designed for operation with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC, 50/60Hz. Note, however, that the shape of the power cord plug depends on each country or geographic area. Before taking the camera and USB-AC adaptor along on a trip, check with travel agent about the power supply requirements in your destination(s).
  • Page 102 • Electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other phenomena can cause data to become corrupted or even lost. Make sure that you always back up important data on other media (CD-R, CD-RW, hard disk, etc.). . Memory Card Handling Precautions Certain types of memory cards can slow down processing speeds. In particular, you may experience problems saving high-quality (HD) movies.

  • Page 103: Computer System Requirements For Bundled Software (For Windows)

    : At least 64MB Hard Disk Drive Space : At least 2MB For details about the minimum system requirements for each software application, see the “Read me” files on the CASIO Digital Camera Software CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera. Appendix...

  • Page 104: Reset Initial Default Settings

    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 91). • A dash (–) indicates an item whose setting is not reset or an item for which there is no reset setting.

  • Page 105: Setup Menu

    . Setup Menu Eye-Fi Startup: On / Half Shutter: On / Shutter: On / Sounds Operation: On / Operation: 3 / Playback: 3 Startup File No. Continue World Time – Timestamp Adjust – Date Style – Language – Calibrate TP –...

  • Page 106: When Things Don't Go Right

    2)The battery may be dead. Charge the battery (page 15). If the battery goes dead soon after being charged, it means the battery has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced. Purchase a separately available CASIO NP-120 rechargeable lithium ion battery. The camera 1)Auto Power Off may have activated (page 89).
  • Page 107 2)If the battery is dead, charge it (page 15). 3)If a BEST SHOT scene that uses ? (Flash Off) is selected, The red ? (Flash The flash unit may be malfunctioning. Contact a CASIO Off) icon is authorized service center or your original retailer. Note that...
  • Page 108 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 battery as soon as possible (page 19). 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 109 Images are not This camera cannot display non-DCF images recorded onto a displayed. memory card using another digital camera. Images cannot be Note that you cannot edit the following types of snapshots. edited (with • Movies resizing, trimming, •...
  • Page 110 If the same message appears after you turn power back on, contact your retailer or a CASIO authorized service center. The time and date Load the camera’s battery and reconfigure the time and date settings configured settings (page 20).

  • Page 111: Display Messages

    Please wait. This message appears and the camera turns off whenever lens performs some unexpected operation. If the same LENS ERROR message appears after you turn power back on, contact a CASIO authorized service center or your original retailer. IMPORTANT! Appendix...
  • Page 112 Remove the obstruction and turn power back on again. Your camera system is corrupted. Contact your retailer or a SYSTEM ERROR CASIO authorized service center. The LOCK switch of the SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card loaded in the camera is in the The card is locked.

  • Page 113: Number Of Snapshots/Movie Recording Time

    Number of Snapshots/Movie Recording Time Snapshot Approximate Image Size (Pixels) Image File Size 14M (4320 3240) 3:2 (4320 2880) 10M (3648 2736) 6M (2816 2112) 3M (2048 1536) VGA (640 480) Movies Image Maximum Quality Approximate Data (Pixels) / File Size Rate (Frame Rate) (Audio) 30.2 Megabits/second...

  • Page 114: Specifications

    Specifications File Format Snapshots: Movies: Recording Media Built-in Memory (Image Storage Area: 14.2MB SD/SDHC/SDXC Recorded Image Sizes Snapshot: Movies: Image Deletion 1 file; all files (with memory protection feature) Effective Pixels 14.1 Megapixels Imaging Element Size: 1/2.3-inch square pixel CCD Total Pixels: 14.48 Megapixels Lens/Focal Distance F3.2 (W) to 6.5 (T) f = 4.6 to 23.0 mm...
  • Page 115 Exposure –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV (in 1/3EV steps) Compensation Shutter CCD shutter, mechanical shutter Shutter Speed Snapshot (Auto): 1/2 to 1/2000 second Snapshot (Night Scene): 4 to 1/2000 second Aperture Value F3.2 (W) to F8.0 (W) (When used with ND filter) White Balance Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Shade, Day White Fluorescent, Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, Manual WB...
  • Page 116 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 Shots (CIPA) (Operating Time) Continuous Playback (Snapshots) Approximate continuous movie recording time •...
  • Page 117 . Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-120) Rated Voltage Rated Capacitance Operating Temperature Requirements Dimensions Weight . USB-AC adaptor (AD-C53U) Input Power Output Power Operating Temperature Requirements Dimensions Weight • Power cord precautions for use in Singapore The power cord set is not supplied. The power cord used must comply with relevant national and/or international standards.
  • Page 118 CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD. 6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan MA1109-B...

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