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Casio EXILIM EX-Z19 User Manual

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User's Guide
K1191PCM2DMX
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
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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    Digital Camera User’s Guide K1191PCM2DMX 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

    As you unpack your camera, check to make sure that all items shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer. Rechargeable lithium ion Digital camera Charger unit (BC-60L) battery (NP-60) To attach the strap to the camera Attach strap here.

  • 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? ........8 What you can do with your CASIO camera ......9 First, charge the battery prior to use..
  • Page 5 Using BEST SHOT What is BEST SHOT? ......... . 42 Some Sample Scenes .
  • Page 6 Rotating an Image ........(Rotation) . . 67 Resizing a Snapshot .
  • Page 7 Selecting the Screen Aspect Ratio and Video Output System (Video Out) . 103 Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card ....(Format) . 104 Resetting the Camera to Factory Defaults ....(Reset) . 104 Configuring Monitor Screen Settings Using the On-screen Histogram to Check Exposure .

  • Page 8: 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 9: 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. Face Detection Point the camera at a person and it automatically detects the person’s face for beautiful portraits...

  • Page 10: First, Charge The Battery Prior To Use

    Note that the battery of a newly purchased camera is not charged. Perform the steps under “To charge the battery” to bring the battery to a full charge. • Your camera requires a special CASIO rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-60) for power. Never try to use any other type of battery.

  • Page 11: To Load The Battery

    Other Charging Precautions • Use the special charger (BC-60L) to charge the special lithium ion battery (NP-60). Never use any other type of charger device. Attempting to use a different charger can result in unexpected accident. • A battery that is still warm due to normal use may not charge fully. Give the battery time to cool before charging it.
  • Page 12 Checking Remaining Battery Power As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates remaining power as shown below. Remaining Power Battery Indicator Indicator Color indicates battery power is low. Charge the battery as soon as possible. Recording is not possible when •...

  • Page 13: Configuring The Display Language The First Time You Turn On The Camera

    Configuring the Display Language the First Time You Turn On the Camera The first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen appears for configuring the display language, date, and time settings. Failure to set the date and time correctly will cause the wrong date and time data to be recorded with images.

  • Page 14: Preparing A Memory Card

    Preparing a Memory Card Though the camera has built-in memory that can be used to store images and movies, you probably will want to purchase a commercially available memory card for greater capacity. The camera does not come with a memory card. Images recorded while a memory card is loaded are saved to the memory card.

  • Page 15: To Format (Initialize) A New 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. To format (initialize) a new memory card You need to format a new memory card before using it for the first time.

  • Page 16: To Shoot A Snapshot

    To shoot a snapshot Press [r] (REC) to turn on the camera. Make sure t is on the display. If it isn’t, see page 42. Snapshot mode icon Point the camera at the subject. You can zoom the image, if you want. Half-press the shutter button to focus the image.
  • Page 17 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.) . If the image does not focus... If the focus frame stays red and the back lamp is flashing green, it means that the image is not in focus (because the subject is too close, etc.) Re-point the camera at the subject and try to focus again.

  • Page 18: 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 19: 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 61. Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode. • This will display one of the snapshots currently stored in memory.

  • Page 20: Deleting Images

    Deleting Images If memory becomes full, you can delete images you no longer need to free up storage and record more images. • Remember that a file (image) delete operation cannot be undone. • Deleting an audio snapshot (page 68) deletes both the snapshot and the audio file. To delete a single file Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode and then press [2] (...

  • Page 21: 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 22: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off To turn power on To enter the REC Mode, press [ON/OFF] (Power) or [r] (REC). To enter the PLAY mode, press [p] (PLAY). The back lamp will light (green) momentarily and the camera will turn on. If you are entering the REC mode, the lens will extend from the camera at this time.

  • Page 23: Snapshot Tutorial

    Snapshot Tutorial Using the Control Panel The Control Panel can be used to configure camera settings. In the REC mode, press [SET]. This will select one of the Control Panel icons and display its settings. [8] [2] [4] [6] Available settings [SET] Use [8] and [2] to select the setting you want to change.

  • Page 24: Changing The Image Size

    Changing the Image Size (Size) . 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...
  • Page 25 . To select the image size In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the top Control Panel option (Image Size). Use [ ] and [6] to select an image size and then press [SET]. Suggested Image Size Print Size and (Pixels)

  • Page 26: Using Flash

    Using Flash (Flash) In the REC mode, press [2] ( Use [4] and [6] to select the flash setting you want and then press [SET]. When the “R Panel” menu item (page 96) is “Off” (so the Control Panel is not displayed), pressing [2] ( ) will cycle through the available flash settings.
  • Page 27 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. • Flash charging time depends on operating conditions (battery condition, ambient temperature, etc.) With a fully charged battery it takes anywhere from a few seconds to 7 seconds.

  • Page 28: Using Face Detection

    Using Face Detection (Face Detection) The face detection feature adjusts focus and brightness to the faces in the image. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the third Control Panel option from the top (Face Detection). Use [4] and [6] to select “G Face Detection: On”...
  • Page 29 Tips for Best Face Detection Results • The camera performs center focus if it cannot detect a face. • Always make sure that Auto Focus (AF) is selected as the focus mode when shooting with face detection. • Face detection may take a bit longer when you hold the camera sideways. •...

  • Page 30: Reducing The Effects Of Camera And Subject Movement

    Reducing the Effects of Camera and Subject Movement (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. In the REC mode, press [SET].

  • Page 31: Specifying Iso Sensitivity

    Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO) ISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the fifth Control Panel option from the top (ISO Sensitivity). Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. AUTO Adjusts sensitivity automatically according to conditions ISO 64...
  • Page 32 Use [4] and [6] to select the shooting condition you want and then press [SET]. Auto WB Configures the camera to adjust white balance automatically ‡ Daylight For shooting outdoors on a clear day ¤ For shooting outdoors on an overcast rainy day, in the Overcast shade, etc.

  • Page 33: Correcting Image Brightness

    Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift) You can manually adjust an image’s exposure value (EV value) before shooting it. • Exposure Compensation Range: –2.0EV to +2.0EV • Unit: 1/3EV In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the third Control Panel option from the bottom (EV Shift).

  • Page 34: Using The Easy Mode

    Using the easy Mode The easy mode eliminates troublesome setups. This mode is recommended for those who are new to digital imaging. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [ ] and [2] to select the second Control Panel option from the bottom (easy Mode).
  • Page 35 Use [8] and [2] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. Menu Item: Available Settings: Flash > (Auto Flash)* / < (Flash On) / ? (Flash Off) Self-timer • (10-second self-timer) / l* Image Size :* / $ / ! easy Mode k / l* Exit Menu...

  • Page 36: Changing The Control Panel Date/Time Style

    Changing the Control Panel Date/Time Style In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the bottom Control Panel option (Date/Time). Use [4] and [6] to select the date or time. NOTE • You can select either of two display style (page 100) for the date: Month/Day or Day/Month.

  • Page 37: Optical Zoom And Digital Zoom Switch Point

    NOTE • The higher the digital zoom factor, the coarser the recorded image. Note that the camera also has a function that lets you record using digital zoom without image deterioration (page 38). • Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against image blur due to camera movement when shooting with telephoto.
  • Page 38 • The image deterioration point depends on the image size (page 24). The smaller the image size, the higher the zoom factor you can use before reaching the image deterioration point. • Though digital zoom generally causes a deterioration of image quality, some digital zoom without image deterioration is possible with image sizes of “7M”...

  • Page 39: Recording Movie Images And Audio

    Recording Movie Images and Audio To record a movie Configure the quality setting for the movie (page 58). The length of the movie you can record will depend on the quality setting you select. In the REC mode, press [BS]. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the »...

  • Page 40: Recording Audio Only

    • Only digital zoom can be used for zooming during movie recording. Since optical zoom is not possible while recording a movie, zoom as required before pressing the shutter button to start recording. • The effects of camera movement in an image become more pronounced when you shoot close up or with a large zoom factor.

  • Page 41: To Play Back An Audio Recording

    About audio data • Audio files can be played back on a computer using Windows Media Player or QuickTime (pages 84, 92) – Audio Data: WAVE/IMA-ADPCM (WAV extension) – Audio File Size: Approximately 165KB (Approximately 30 seconds of recording at 5.5KB per second) To play back an audio recording In the PLAY mode, use [4] and [6] to display the Voice Recording file you want to play.

  • Page 42: Using Best Shot

    Using BEST SHOT What is 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 43 Press [SET] to configure the camera with the settings for the currently selected scene. This returns to the REC mode. • The settings of the scene you selected remain in effect until you select a different scene. • To select a different BEST SHOT scene, repeat the above procedure from step 1.
  • Page 44 . Using Scene Information Screen To find out more about a scene, select it with the boundary on the scene selection screen, and then press the zoom button. • To return to the scene menu, press the zoom button again. •...
  • Page 45 . BEST SHOT Precautions • Selecting the Night Scene or Fireworks scene results in a slow shutter speed setting. Since a slow shutter speed increases the chance of digital noise in the image, the camera automatically performs a digital noise reduction process when either of these scenes is selected.

  • Page 46: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings. • You also can use the Control Panel (page 23) to configure some of the settings that appear on the menu screen. Refer to the page references provided in this section for information about configuring settings using the Control Panel.
  • Page 47 Use [8] and [2] to select the menu item you want, and then press [6]. Use [8] and [2] to change the setting. After the setting is the way you want, press [SET]. • Pressing [ ] registers the selected setting and returns to the menu.

  • Page 48: Rec Mode Settings

    REC Mode Settings (REC) Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Focus Settings Type of Shot Q Auto General Focus recording ´ Close ups Macro Shooting with a E Pan relatively wide Focus focus range Scenery and other distant...
  • Page 49 Zoom Steps Z1 (Wide) Approx. 2.0 (6.6 Approx. 2.7 (8.9') Approx. 4.0 (13.1') Approx. 5.0 (16.4') Approx. 5.6 (18.4') Approx. 7.3 (24.0') 7 (Tele) Approx. 8.0 (26.2') NOTE • Above values are for reference only. For movie macro, the focus range is a few centimeters within the center distance. To focus with manual focus On the monitor screen, compose the image so the subject you want to focus on is within...
  • Page 50 NOTE • Auto Focus can be used when recording snapshots only. • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while shooting with Auto Focus, Macro Focus, or Manual Focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen to tell you the focus range, as shown below. Example: oo cm to 9 oo is the actual focusing range value.

  • Page 51: Using Continuous Shutter

    Using Continuous Shutter (Continuous) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Continuous While Continuous Shutter is turned on, images are continually recorded until memory becomes full, as long as you keep the shutter button depressed. Releasing the shutter button stops shooting. NOTE •...

  • Page 52: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-timer (Self-timer) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Self-timer With the Self-timer, pressing the shutter button starts a timer. The shutter is released and the image is shot after a fixed amount of time. 10 sec 10-second Self-timer „...

  • Page 53: Shooting With Face Detection

    Shooting with Face Detection (Face Detection) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Face Detection For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 28. Reducing the Effects of Camera and Subject Movement (Anti Shake) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Anti Shake For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 30.

  • Page 54: Using The Easy Mode

    Using the easy Mode (easy Mode) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * easy Mode For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 34. Assigning Functions to the [ Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * L/R Key You can assign one of the five functions listed below to the [ Setting ] key operation...

  • Page 55: Turning Digital Zoom On Or Off

    Turning Digital Zoom On or Off (Digital Zoom) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Digital Zoom You can use this setting to turn digital zoom on or off. When digital zoom is turned off, operating the zoom button zooms the image with optical zoom only. Turning on Image Review (Review) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Review...

  • Page 56: Configuring Power On Default Settings

    Configuring Power On Default Settings (Memory) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Memory When you turn off the camera, it remembers the current settings of all enabled memory items and restores them when you turn it back on. Any memory item that is disabled will be returned to its initial default setting whenever you turn off the camera.

  • Page 57: Image Quality Settings

    Image Quality Settings (Quality) Specifying Snapshot Size (Size) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Size For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 25. Specifying Snapshot Image Quality (Quality (Snapshot)) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * t Quality (Snapshot) Fine Gives image quality priority Normal...

  • Page 58: Specifying Movie Image Quality

    Specifying Movie Image Quality (Quality (Movie)) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * » Quality (Movie) 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 59: Specifying The Metering Mode

    Specifying the Metering Mode (Metering) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Metering The metering mode determines what part of the subject is metered for exposure. Multi-pattern metering divides the image into sections and measures the light in each section for a balanced exposure reading. Multi This type of metering provides error-free exposure settings for a wide range of shooting conditions.

  • Page 60: Controlling Color Saturation

    Controlling Color Saturation (Saturation) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Saturation You can specify one of five saturation settings from +2 (most saturated) to –2 (least saturated). Adjusting Image Contrast (Contrast) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Contrast You can specify one of five contrast settings from +2 (most contrast between light and dark) to –2 (least contrast between light and dark).

  • Page 61: Viewing Snapshots And Movies

    Viewing Snapshots and Movies Viewing Snapshots See page 19 for the procedure for viewing snapshots. Viewing a Movie Press [p] (PLAY) and then use [4] and [6] to display the movie you want to view. Press [SET] to start playback. Movie Playback Controls [4] [6] Fast forward/...

  • Page 62: Zooming An On-Screen Image

    Zooming an On-screen Image In the PLAY mode, use [4] and [6] to scroll through the images until the one you want is displayed. Press the zoom button z ( You can use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to scroll the zoomed image on the monitor screen.

  • Page 63: 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 White Video Audio AUDIO IN jacks (white) VIDEO IN jack (yellow) Making sure that the 6 mark on the camera is aligned with the 4 mark of the AV cable connector, connect the cable to the camera.
  • Page 64 NOTE • Audio is monaural. • Certain TVs may cut off part of the images. • Before connecting to a TV to display images, be sure to configure the camera’s [r] (REC) and [p] (PLAY) buttons for “Power On” or “Power On/Off” (page 102). •...

  • Page 65: Other Playback Functions (Play)

    Other Playback Functions (PLAY) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other playback operations. For information about menu operations, see page 46. Playing a Slideshow on the Camera (Slideshow) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Slideshow Start Starts the slideshow Time from the start to the end of the slideshow...

  • Page 66: Selecting Images For Printing

    Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF Printing) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * DPOF Printing See page 74 for details. Protecting a File Against Deletion (Protect) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Protect Protects specific files.

  • Page 67: Rotating An Image

    Rotating an Image (Rotation) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Rotation Use [8] and [2] to select “Rotation” and then press [SET]. Each press of [SET] will rotate the displayed image 90 degrees left. When the displayed image is at the orientation you want, press [MENU].

  • Page 68: Cropping A Snapshot

    Cropping a Snapshot (Trimming) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * 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. Use the zoom button to zoom the image to the size you want, use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to display the portion of the image you want to cut out, and then press [SET].

  • Page 69: To Play Snapshot Audio

    Press the shutter button again to stop audio recording. • 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. •...

  • Page 70: Copying Files

    Copying Files (Copy) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * 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 71: 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 72: Connecting Directly To A Pictbridge Compatible Printer

    Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge and print images without going through a computer. . To set up the camera before connecting to a printer Turn on the camera and press [MENU]. On the “Set Up”...
  • Page 73 . To print Turn on the printer and load paper. Turn on the camera. This will display the print menu screen. Use [8] and [2] to select “Paper Size”, and then press [6]. Use [8] and [2] to select a paper size and then press [SET].

  • Page 74: Using Dpof To Specify Images To Be Printed And The Number Of Copies

    Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number of Copies . Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) DPOF is a standard that allows you to include image type, number of copy, and time stamp on/off information on the memory card with the images. After configuring settings, you can use the memory card to print on a home printer that supports DPOF or take the memory card to a professional print service.
  • Page 75 . Configuring the Same DPOF Settings for All the Images Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * DPOF Printing * All images Use [8] and [2] to specify the number of copies. You can specify a value up to 99. Specify 00 if you do not want to print the image. •...

  • Page 76: Date Stamping

    . Date Stamping You can use one of the following three methods to include the recording date in the printout of an image. Configure DPOF settings (page 74). You can turn date stamping on and off each time you print. You can configure settings so some images include the date stamp and some don’t.

  • Page 77: 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...

  • Page 78: Using The Camera With A Windows Computer

    Media Player application that is installed with Windows for playback. – • Use commercial software as required. YouTube Uploader for CASIO Photo Transport 1.0 Adobe Reader 8 (Not required if already installed.) Using the Camera with a Computer page: –...

  • Page 79: Computer System Requirements For Bundled Software

    Requirements for Bundled Software” on page 120 of this manual. . Precautions for Windows Users • Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM, YouTube Uploader for CASIO, and Photo Transport will not run under 64-bit versions of Windows Vista. • Except for DirectX and Adobe Reader, the bundled software requires Administrator privileges to run.

  • Page 80: 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). . To connect the camera to your computer and save files Turn on the camera and press [MENU]. On the “Set Up”...
  • Page 81 Turn on the camera. Copy images to your computer. Windows XP Select “Open folder to view files” and then click “OK”. Drag the “DCIM” folder to your Windows desktop to copy it. Windows Vista Select “Open folder to view files”. Drag the “DCIM”...
  • Page 82 . 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 94. •...

  • Page 83: Save Images To A Computer Automatically/Manage Images

    Save images to a computer automatically/Manage images Installing Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM on your computer makes it possible to transfer images from the camera to your computer automatically. . To install Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM Start up your computer, and place the bundled CD-ROM into its CD- ROM drive.

  • Page 84: Playing Movies

    Uploading Movie Files to YouTube Installing YouTube Uploader for CASIO from the CD-ROM that comes with your camera simplifies uploading of movie files you recorded with the “For YouTube” BEST SHOT scene to YouTube.
  • Page 85 . 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 86: Transferring Images From Your Computer To Camera Memory

    . To transfer images to the camera Connect the camera to your computer (page 80). 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 87 . To transfer computer screen captures to the camera Connect the camera to your computer (page 80). 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 88: Viewing User Documentation

    On the menu screen, click the “Language” down arrow button and then select the language you want. Click “Manual” to select it and then click “Digital Camera”. IMPORTANT! • You must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer in order to view the contents of a PDF file.

  • Page 89: Using The Camera With A Macintosh

    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. When you want to do this: Save images to your Macintosh and view them there manually Save images to your Macintosh automatically/...

  • Page 90: Your Macintosh

    Turn off the camera and then use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect it to your Macintosh. • The camera does not draw power over the USB cable. Make sure the camera’s battery is sufficiently charged before connecting.

  • Page 91: 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 94. •...

  • Page 92: Playing A Movie

    Open the file named “camera_xx.pdf”. • “xx” is the language code (Example: camera_e.pdf is for English.) 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 93: Files And Folders

    Files and Folders The camera creates a file and saves it each time you shoot a snapshot, record a movie, or perform any other operation that stores data. Files are grouped by storing them in folders. Each file and folder has its own unique name. •...

  • Page 94: Memory Card Data

    Memory Card Data The camera stores images you shoot in accordance with the Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF). . About DCF DCF is a standard that makes it possible to view and print images recorded on one manufacturer’s camera on DCF-compliant devices produced by other manufacturers. You can transfer DCF-compliant images recorded with another camera to this camera and view them on this camera’s monitor screen.

  • Page 95: Supported Image Files

    . Supported Image Files • Image files shot with this camera • DCF-compliant image files This camera may not be able to display an image, even if it is DCF-compliant. When displaying an image recorded on another camera, it may take a long time for the image to appear on this camera’s monitor screen.

  • Page 96: 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 46. Selecting a REC Mode Screen Layout (R Panel) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * R Panel The REC mode screen layout settings let you select the layout of icons.

  • Page 97: Selecting A Play Mode Screen Layout

    Selecting a PLAY Mode Screen Layout (P Display) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * P Display The PLAY mode screen layout settings let you select how display images are shown on the monitor screen. With this setting, the display image is the maximum possible size that allows the entire image to be displayed horizontally.

  • Page 98: Specifying The File Name Serial Number Generation Rule

    Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Rule (File No.) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * File No. Use the following procedure to specify the rule that governs generation of the serial number used in file names (page 93). Tells the camera to remember the last used file number.

  • Page 99: Configuring World Time Settings

    Configuring World Time Settings (World Time) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * World Time 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 100: Setting The Camera's Clock

    Setting the Camera’s Clock (Adjust) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Adjust [8] [2] Change the setting at the cursor location [4] [6] Move the cursor between settings [BS] Toggles between 12-hour and 24-hour format When the date and time settings are what you want, press [SET] to apply them. •...

  • Page 101: Specifying The Display Language

    Specifying the Display Language (Language) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Language . Specify the display language you want. Select the tab on the right. Select “Language”. Select the language you want. Configuring Sleep State Settings (Sleep) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Sleep This feature turns off the monitor screen whenever no camera operation is performed for a preset amount of time.

  • Page 102: Configuring Auto Power Settings

    Configuring Auto Power Settings (Auto Power Off) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Auto Power Off Auto Power Off turns off the camera whenever no camera operation is performed for a preset amount of time. Trigger Time Settings: 1 min, 2 min, 5 min (The trigger time is always 5 minutes in the PLAY mode.) Auto Power Off is disabled under any of the following conditions.

  • Page 103: Configuring Usb Protocol Settings

    Configuring USB Protocol Settings (USB) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * USB You can use the procedure below to select the USB communication protocol, which is used when exchanging data with a computer, printer, or other external device. Select this setting when connecting to a computer (pages 80, 89). With this setting, the computer sees the camera as an external Mass storage device.

  • Page 104: Formatting Built-In Memory Or A Memory Card

    Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card (Format) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Format If a memory card is loaded in the camera, this operation will format the memory card. It will format built-in memory if no memory card is loaded. •...

  • Page 105: Configuring Monitor Screen Settings

    Configuring Monitor Screen Settings You can turn display information on and off by pressing [8] (DISP). You can configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode. Information display Displays information about image settings, etc. Turns on display of camera setting and Information display other indicators, along with a histogram + Histogram on...

  • Page 106: How To Use The Histogram

    How to Use the Histogram A histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an image in terms of the number of pixels. The vertical axis indicates the number of pixels, while the horizontal axis indicates lightness. If the histogram appears too lopsided for some reason, you can use EV shift to move it left or right in order to achieve better balance.

  • Page 107: 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 108 • 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 109 • 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 110: 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 111: 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 112: Caring For Your Camera

    . Lens • Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction. • You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain types of images, such as a slight bend in lines that should be straight.
  • Page 113 0 Should the power cord ever become damaged (to the point that internal wires are exposed or cut), immediately contact your original retailer or authorized CASIO authorized service center to request repair. Continued use of a damaged power cord creates the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric shock.
  • Page 114 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 115 Any and all unauthorized commercial copying, distribution, and copying of the bundled software over a network are prohibited. This product contains the software of FotoNation, Inc. FotoNation is a registered trademark of FotoNation, Inc. FaceTracker is a trademarks of FotoNation, Inc. This product’s YouTube upload functionality is included under license from YouTube, LLC.

  • Page 116: 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. To replace the battery Open the battery cover and remove the current battery.

  • Page 117: Battery Precautions

    Battery Precautions . Precautions during Use • Operation provided by a battery under cold conditions is always less than operation under normal temperatures. This is due to the characteristics of the battery, not the camera. • Charge the battery in an area where the temperature is within the range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).

  • Page 118: Using A Memory Card

    Using a Memory Card See page 14 for information about supported memory cards and how to load a memory card. To replace the memory card Press the memory card and then release it. This will cause it to pop out of the memory card slot slightly. Pull the card out the rest of the way and then insert another one.
  • Page 119 . Memory Card Handling Precautions Certain types of cards can slow down processing speeds. In particular, you may experience problems saving high-quality (HQ, and HQ Wide) movies. Use of certain types of memory cards increase the time it takes to record movies, which can cause movie frames to be lost.

  • Page 120: Computer System Requirements For Bundled Software

    Hard Disk Drive Space : At least 180MB Other : Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher installed 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 121: General Guide

    General Guide The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained. . Camera Front Shutter button (page 16) [ON/OFF] (Power) (page 22) Flash (page 26) Front lamp (pages 18, 52) Lens Microphone (pages 39, 68) Back lamp (pages 16, 22, 26) Bottom Charger...

  • Page 122: 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 123: Movie Recording

    . Movie Recording Panel : On Panel : Off 46 5 1 . Snapshot Viewing blbk Recording mode (page 39) Remaining movie memory capacity (page 39) Movie image quality (page 58) Focus mode (page 48) Self-timer (page 52) White balance setting (page 31) Exposure compensation (page 33) Battery level indicator (page 12) Histogram (page 105)

  • Page 124: Reset Initial Default Settings

    . Movie Playback Reset Initial Default Settings The tables in this section show the initial default settings that are configured for menu items (displayed when you press [MENU]) after you reset the camera (page 104). Menu items depend on whether the camera is in the REC mode or PLAY mode. •...
  • Page 125 “Quality” Tab Size 9M (3456 Quality Normal (Snapshots) Quality » (Movies) EV Shift White Balance Auto Auto “Set Up” Tab Panel Display Wide Startup: Sound 1 / Half Shutter: Sound 1 / Shutter: Sound 1 / Sounds Operation: Sound 1 / = Operation: ...//// / = Play: ...////...

  • Page 126: Play Mode

    . PLAY Mode “PLAY” Tab Slideshow – DPOF Printing – Protect – Rotation – “Set Up” Tab • The contents of the “Set Up” tab are the same in the REC mode and PLAY mode. Resize – Trimming – Dubbing –...

  • Page 127: When Things Don't Go Right

    Purchase a separately available CASIO NP-60 rechargeable lithium ion battery. back on. because camera temperature is too high. Turn off the camera and wait until it cools down before trying to use it again.
  • Page 128 Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action The flash does not 1)If ? (Flash Off) is selected as the flash mode, change to fire. another mode (page 26). 2)If the battery is dead, charge it (page 10). 3)If a BEST SHOT scene that uses ? (Flash Off) is selected, change to a different flash mode (page 26) or select a different BEST SHOT scene (page 42).
  • Page 129 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 130 If the language selection screen does not re-appear when you turn the camera on, it means that the camera’s memory management data has been restored. If the same message appears after you turn power back on, contact your retailer or a CASIO authorized service center. Appendix...

  • Page 131: Display Messages

    If the same LENS ERROR message appears after you turn power back on, contact a CASIO authorized service center or your original retailer. Load paper! The printer ran out of paper while printing. Memory is full with images you recorded and/or files saved by Memory Full editing operations.
  • Page 132 The LOCK switch of the SD or SDHC memory card loaded in the camera is in the locked The card is position. You cannot store images to or delete locked. images from a memory card that is locked. There are no files. There are no files in built-in memory or on the memory card. There are no There are currently no files specified for printing.

  • Page 133: Number Of Snapshots And Movie Recording Time

    Number of Snapshots and Movie Recording Time Snapshot Image Size Image Quality (Pixels) Fine (3456 2592) Normal Economy Fine (3456 2304) Normal Economy 16:9 Fine (3456 1944) Normal Economy Fine (3072 2304) Normal Economy Fine (2304 1728) Normal Economy Fine (1600 1200) Normal...
  • Page 134 Movies Image Approximate Data Quality Rate (Frame Rate) (Pixels) 10.6 Megabits/second (30 frames/second) HQ Wide 12.5 Megabits/second (30 frames/second) Normal 6.2 Megabits/second (30 frames/second) 2.7 Megabits/second (15 frames/second) Snapshot and movie recording capacity values are approximate and intended for reference only. Actual capacity depends on image contents. File size and data rate values are approximate and intended for reference only.

  • Page 135: Specifications

    Specifications File Format Snapshots: JPEG (Exif Version 2.2); DCF 1.0 standard; Movies: Motion JPEG AVI, IMA-ADPCM audio (monaural) Audio (Voice Recording): WAV (monaural) Recording Media Built-in Memory (Image Storage Area: 18.5MB) SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus Recorded Image Sizes Snapshot: 9M (3456 Movies: HQ, Normal (640 Delete 1 file;...
  • Page 136 Sensitivity (Standard Snapshots: Auto, ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, Output Sensitivity, Recommended Movies: Auto Exposure Index) Self-timer Approximate Trigger Times: 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer Flash Modes Auto, Off, On, Red-eye reduction Flash Range (ISO Wide Angle: 0.15 m to 2.8 m (0.5' to 9.2') Sensitivity: Auto) Telephoto: 0.4 m to 1.5 m (1.3' to 4.9')
  • Page 137 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 Continuous Voice Recording*...
  • Page 138 . Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-60) Rated Voltage Rated Capacitance Operating Temperature Dimensions Weight . Charger unit (BC-60L) Input Power Output Power Operating Temperature Supported Battery Type Charging Time 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 139 CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD. 6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan MA0903-C...

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