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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
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  • Page 1 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: Accessories

    Accessories As you unpack your camera, check to make sure that all accessories shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer. Rechargeable lithium ion USB-AC adaptor Power cord* battery (NP-130A) (AD-C53U) Micro USB cable Neck strap Basic Reference The shape of the power cord plug varies according to the country or geographic area where the camera is sold.

  • Page 3: Attaching The Neck Strap To The Camera

    Attaching the Neck Strap to the Camera Undo the strap from the buckle Pass the end of the strap and remove the strap loop through the strap loop ring and secure it with the buckle. Buckle Attach the loop on the other end of the strap to the strap hole on one side of the camera, and...

  • Page 4: 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 5: Table Of Contents

    Quick Start Basics What you can do with your CASIO camera ......17 Tilting the Monitor Screen ........19 First, charge the battery prior to use..
  • Page 6 Shooting a Burst of Images ....... . (CS) . . 60 Shooting with High Speed CS.
  • Page 7 Advanced Settings (REC MENU) 101 Using the Menu Screen to Configure Recording Settings ....101 Shooting a Burst of Images ....... . . (CS) . . 102 Triggering a Self-timer Operation with Motion .
  • Page 8 Viewing Snapshots and Movies Viewing Snapshots ..........120 Viewing a Movie.
  • Page 9 Connecting the Camera with a Smartphone (Wireless Connection) Controlling Your Camera with a Smartphone ......143 Using a Wireless Mode ......... 145 Getting Ready to Establish a Connection between a Smartphone and Your Camera.
  • Page 10 Other Settings (SETTING) 172 Using the Menu Screen to Configure Other Settings....172 Enabling Power Saving ......(ECO Mode) . . 172 Adjusting Monitor Screen Brightness .

  • Page 11: General Guide

    General Guide The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained. Front Back 1 2 3 4 bn bo bp bt bs Mode dial Front shutter button [USB] port (pages 33, 41, 73) (pages 102, 128) (pages 22, 24) Zoom controller [W] (Wireless) button [MENU] button...
  • Page 12 Bottom Battery/memory card slots (pages 21, 29) Battery cover Speaker Tripod hole Use this hole when attaching to a tripod. . Control Dial With the control dial, you can perform operations by pressing the edges of the dial ([8], [2], [4], [6]), and by rotating the dial.

  • Page 13: Monitor Screen Contents And How To Change Them

    Monitor Screen Contents and How to Change Them The monitor screen uses various indicators, icons, and values to keep you informed of the camera’s status. • The sample screens in this section are intended to show you the locations of all the indicators and figures that can appear on the monitor screen in various modes.
  • Page 14 . Snapshot Recording (Burst Shooting) Continuous Shutter (CS) speed (page 60) Recording mode (page 41) Remaining snapshot memory capacity (page 218) Allowable CS time*/number of CS images (page 60) It is not displayed while shooting with Prerecord CS. Remaining movie memory capacity (page 219) Continuous Shutter mode (page 60) Prerecord CS shots (page 61) Maximum CS shots (page 60)
  • Page 15 . Snapshot Viewing Recording mode (page 41) Histogram (page 117) Front shutter button function (page 128) Bluetooth communication status (page 148)/ Airplane mode (page 153) Date/time (page 179) Auto Send (page 154) Wireless LAN communication status (page 149) bobn Metering mode (page 54) White balance (page 136) File type Battery level indicator (page 26)
  • Page 16 . Configuring Monitor Screen Settings Each press of [8] (DISP) will cycle through display settings that display or hide on-screen information. You can configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode. [8] (DISP) REC mode Information on Displays setting information. Information off Hides setting information.

  • Page 17: Quick Start Basics

    Quick Start Basics What you can do with your CASIO camera Your CASIO camera is packed with a powerful selection of features and functions to make recording of digital images easier, including the following main functions. Tiltable Monitor Screen 180 degrees The camera’s monitor screen can be tiled upwards up...
  • Page 18 Premium Auto Pro Select Premium Auto Pro recording and the camera automatically determines whether you are shooting a subject or scenery, and other conditions. Premium Auto Pro delivers higher image quality than standard Auto. *See page for more information. High Speed Movie Movies can be recorded at up to 1000 frames per second.

  • Page 19: Tilting The Monitor Screen

    Tilting the Monitor Screen The monitor screen can be tilted upwards up to 180 degrees. This means you can position 180 degrees the monitor screen so it faces in the same direction as the lens, for easy composition of self-portraits. You can also tilt the monitor screen upwards 90 degrees, which means you can easily shoot from a low angle without straining your neck to view the...
  • Page 20 . Tilting the Monitor Screen As shown in the figure below, pull upwards on the bottom center of the monitor screen at point Keep lifting and it will tilt upwards up to 180 degrees. • Do not pull downwards from the top of the monitor screen. Be sure to pull upwards from the bottom of the monitor screen as shown in the figure.

  • Page 21: 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-130A) for power. Never try to use any other type of battery.

  • Page 22: Charge The Battery

    To replace the battery Open the battery cover and Stopper remove the current battery. Load a new battery. Charge the Battery You can use either of the two following methods to charge the camera’s battery. • USB-AC adaptor (page 22) •...
  • Page 23 Back Lamp Operation Back lamp Lamp Status Description Lit Red Charging Abnormal ambient temperature, Flashing Red USB-AC adaptor problem, or battery problem (page 203) Charging complete IMPORTANT! • A battery that has not been used for a long time and/or ambient temperature can cause charging to take longer than normal.
  • Page 24 . To charge using a USB connection to a computer USB connection lets you charge the battery while it is loaded in the camera. While the camera is turned off, connect in the sequence shown below ( Computer (power turned on) [USB] port USB port Micro USB cable...
  • Page 25 • If you turn on the camera while charging over a USB connection to a computer is in progress, the camera will establish a USB connection with the computer. Though charging normally should continue at this time, certain types of computers or connection environments may stop charging if supply power is low.

  • Page 26: Configuring Basic Settings The First Time You Turn On The Camera

    Checking Remaining Battery Power As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates remaining power as shown below. Remaining Power High Battery Indicator Indicator Color White * White indicates battery power is low. Charge the battery as soon as possible. Recording is not possible when is indicated.
  • Page 27 Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn on the [ON/OFF] (Power) camera. Use [8] and [2] to select the language you want and then press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select a date style and then press [SET]. Example: July 10, 2016 YY/MM/DD 16/7/10 DD/MM/YY...

  • Page 28: Preparing A Memory Card

    Preparing a Memory Card Though the camera has built-in memory, its capacity is small. To shoot a large number of images or long movies, you will need to use a commercially available memory card. When no memory card is loaded, images are saved to built-in memory. •...

  • Page 29: To Load A Memory Card

    • Never insert anything besides a supported memory card (page 28) into the memory card slot. • Should water or any foreign object ever get into the card slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove the battery, and contact your retailer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. Quick Start Basics...

  • Page 30: To Format (Initialize) A New Memory Card

    To replace the memory card Press the memory card and then release it. Back lamp 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 31: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off . To turn power on [ON/OFF] (Power) To turn on Press [ON/OFF] (Power). power and enter • The back lamp will light green Shutter button the REC mode momentarily and the lens will extend out of the camera (page 33).

  • Page 32: Holding The Camera Correctly

    Holding the Camera Correctly • Your images will not come out Horizontal Vertical clearly if you move the camera when you press the shutter button. Hold the camera and position it correctly as shown in the illustration, with your arms firmly against your sides. •...

  • Page 33: To Shoot A Snapshot

    To shoot a snapshot Selecting Premium Auto Pro Recording REC Screen Description Mode Icon Display Configures optimal settings to match the shooting environment and performs high-speed image processing for better looking images. When shooting against backlighting, at night, with zoom, and under other difficult conditions, the camera will automatically shoot a burst of images and combine Ÿ...

  • Page 34: To Shoot A Snapshot

    To shoot a snapshot Point the camera at the subject. The camera will automatically decide where the focus area should be and display focus frames accordingly. • If you are shooting with Premium Auto Pro, text will appear at the bottom of the monitor screen describing the type of shot the camera has detected.
  • Page 35 Continuing to keep the camera still, Full-press press the shutter button the rest of the way down. This records the snapshot. Snap (Image is recorded.) Recording a Movie [0] (Movie) Press [0] (Movie) to start movie recording. Press [0] (Movie) again to stop movie recording. See the following pages for details.
  • Page 36 . Shooting with Premium Auto Pro • Some menu items are not available while Premium Auto Pro is in use (page 101). Only the menu items whose settings can be configured will be displayed on the menus while Premium Auto Pro is in use. •...

  • Page 37: 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 120. • For information about images recorded using continuous shutter (CS), see page 122. Turn on the camera and press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode.

  • Page 38: 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. •...

  • Page 39: Snapshot Shooting Precautions

    Use [ ] and [2] to select “Yes” and then press [SET]. • This deletes the files you selected. • To cancel the delete operation, select “No” in step 5 and then press [SET]. . To delete all files Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode and then press [2] ( Use [8] and [2] to select “Delete All Files”...
  • Page 40 . Auto Focus Restrictions • Any of the following can make proper focus impossible. – Solid color wall or other very low contrast subject – Strongly back lit subject – Very shiny subject – Blinds or other subject with a repeating horizontal pattern –...

  • Page 41: Snapshot Tutorial

    Snapshot Tutorial Selecting the Recording Mode Your camera has a variety of different recording Mode dial modes. Before recording an image, rotate the mode dial to select the recording mode that suits the type of image you are trying to record. P Program Auto Standard Auto recording mode.
  • Page 42 M M (Manual Exposure) mode This mode gives you total control over aperture and shutter speed settings. Press [SET] to open the Control Panel (page 43). Use [8] and [2] to select (Aperture), and then press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to change the aperture setting, and then press [4]. Use [8] and [2] to select (Shutter Speed), and then press [SET].

  • Page 43: Using The Control Panel To Configure Camera Settings

    Using the Control Panel to Configure Camera Settings The Control Panel can be used to configure camera settings. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the setting item you want to change, and then press [SET] or [6]. This will select one of the Control Panel icons and display its settings.* Control Panel Self-timer (page 44)

  • Page 44: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-timer (Self-timer) With the Self-timer, pressing the shutter button starts a timer. The shutter is released and the image is shot after a fixed amount of time. Select the (Self-timer) Control Panel option. Select the setting you want and then press [SET]. REC Screen Setting Description...

  • Page 45: Adjusting White Balance

    NOTE • The Self-timer cannot be used together with the following features. High Speed CS with Prerecord CS, Prerecord (Movie), Slide Panorama, Wide Shot, Triple Shot • The Triple Self-timer cannot be used together with the following features. Movie, Time Lapse, High Speed CS, Multi SR Zoom, HS Night Shot, Blurred Background, All-In-Focus Macro, Interval Shot •...
  • Page 46 REC Screen Setting Description Icon Display For configuring the camera manually to suit a particular light source Select “Manual WB”. Blank white paper Under the lighting conditions you plan to use when shooting, point · Manual the camera at a blank white piece of paper so it fills the entire monitor screen and then press...

  • Page 47: Selecting A Focus Mode

    Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus) • Auto Focus is the only focus mode available while Make-up (page 50) or Face Detection (page 108) is enabled. To select another focus mode, first turn off Make- up and Face Detection. Select the (Focus) Control Panel option.
  • Page 48 NOTE • An Auto Macro feature detects how far the subject is from the lens and automatically selects either Macro Focus or Auto Focus accordingly. • Use of the flash together with Macro Focus can cause the light of the flash to become blocked, which may result in unwanted lens shadows in your image.

  • Page 49: Specifying Iso Sensitivity

    Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO) ISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light. Select the (ISO Sensitivity) Control Panel option. Select the setting you want and then press [SET]. REC Screen Setting Description Icon Display Adjusts sensitivity automatically according to Auto None conditions.

  • Page 50: Recording Beautiful Portraits

    Recording Beautiful Portraits (Make-up) Make-up enables adjustment of human skin tone hues and texture, and softening of facial shadows caused by harsh sunlight for better looking portraits. Make-up can be used with the recording modes listed below. • Program Auto •...

  • Page 51: Correcting Image Brightness

    Correcting Image Brightness (Exposure) 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: 1/3EV Select the (Exposure) Control Panel option. Adjust the exposure compensation value. •...

  • Page 52: Using Flash

    Using Flash (Flash) In the REC mode, press [2] ( Flash once. [2] ( Select the flash setting you want and then press [SET]. REC Screen Setting Description Icon Display Flash fires automatically in accordance with Auto Flash None exposure (amount of light and brightness) >...
  • Page 53 IMPORTANT! • Foreign matter on the flash window can react with the light of the flash, producing some smoke and abnormal odor. Though this does not indicate malfunction, oil from your fingers and other foreign matter when left on the flash window can become difficult to clean off later.

  • Page 54: Specifying The Metering Mode

    Specifying the Metering Mode (Metering) The metering mode determines what part of the subject is metered for exposure. Select the (Metering) Control Panel option. Select the setting you want and then press [SET]. REC Screen Setting Description Icon Display Multi-pattern metering divides the image into sections and measures the light in each section for Multi None...

  • Page 55: Shooting With Zoom

    Shooting with Zoom Your camera supports the zoom operations described below. Zooming is performed by changing the lens focal distance, so Optical zoom there is no deterioration of image quality. Allows greater zoom capabilities by cutting out a portion of the HD Zoom original image and enlarging it, without deterioration of image quality.

  • Page 56: Monitor Screen Information When Zooming

    . Zooming with the Function Ring (Step Zoom) Assigning the Step Zoom function to the function ring lets you perform zoom operations (within the optical zoom range only) with the function ring (page 103). Step Zoom can be adjusted to the focal distances shown below. 25, 28, 35, 50, 80, 105, 140, 192, 300 (Unit: mm;...
  • Page 57 . 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 Deteriorated image range suppressed. Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom pointer Optical zoom limit point (Indicates current zoom.) Point from which image deteriorates •...

  • Page 58: Zooming With Super Resolution

    Zooming with Super Resolution (Zoom (SR)) There are two types of Super Resolution Zoom: Single SR Zoom and Multi SR Zoom. Single SR Zoom uses super resolution to expand the zoom range in which image quality deterioration is minimized. This section explains how to configure Single SR Zoom settings. For information about Multi SR Zoom, see page 59.

  • Page 59: Expanding The Zoom Range Without Losing Image Resolution

    Expanding the Zoom Range without Losing Image Resolution and Quality (Multi SR Zoom) Multi SR Zoom shoots a burst of High Speed CS images, which are then combined into a final image. This enables shooting at higher zoom ratios without loss of image quality.

  • Page 60: Shooting A Burst Of Images

    Shooting a Burst of Images (CS) Shooting with High Speed CS With High Speed CS, recording continues as long as you CS speed keep the shutter button depressed. The table below shows the settings that can be specified for the CS speed and the number of images per High Speed CS operation.

  • Page 61: Shooting With Prerecord Cs

    Use [8] and [2] to select the (Maximum CS Shots) Control Panel option and then press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the maximum number of shots and then press [SET]. Press the shutter button the rest of the way and hold it down. Shooting of images will continue as long as you depress the shutter button or until the maximum number of images specified by “High Speed CS fps”...
  • Page 62 Half-press and hold the shutter button to start pre-recording. A pre-record buffer is continually updated with images as long as the shutter button is pressed. • The camera will not emit shutter sounds as it pre-records images. • Releasing the half-pressed shutter button will cause the contents of the pre- record buffer to be deleted.

  • Page 63: Using Continuous Shutter With Auto Focus

    Using Continuous Shutter with Auto Focus (AF CS) AF CS shoots up to 30 CS images while keeping the subject in focus. This feature comes in handy when shooting children and other fast-moving subjects. The CS speed is automatically adjusted in accordance with shooting conditions within the range of three to six frames per second.

  • Page 64: Triggering A Self-Timer Operation With Motion

    Triggering a Self-timer Operation with Motion (Motion Shutter) With this feature, the camera automatically triggers a self- timer countdown whenever it detects movement in the vicinity of an icon on the monitor screen. This means you can control operation of the self-timer from a distance by waving your hand, so you can include yourself in the image being shot.
  • Page 65 NOTE • After shooting a snapshot, the camera will return to standby. Any one of the following will cancel a Motion Shutter operation. – Shooting 30 Motion Shutter snapshots – Pressing the shutter button during standby – Tilting the monitor screen –...

  • Page 66: Configuring Motion Shutter Settings

    Configuring Motion Shutter Settings (Motion Shutter) Use the procedure below to configure Motion Shutter settings. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “ r REC MENU” tab, and then press [6]. Use [8] and [2] to select “Motion Shutter” and then press [6]. Configure Motion Shutter settings.

  • Page 67: Shooting With Artistic Effects

    Shooting with Artistic Effects (Art Shot) A variety of artistic effects help to make even common, ordinary subjects become more novel and exciting. Scene Description Uses HDR (High Dynamic Range, page 92) to turn normal HDR Art images into works of art. Dark edges and altered hues make images look like they Toy Camera were shot by a toy camera.
  • Page 68 Press [SET], use [8] and [2] to select the fifth Control Panel option from the top, and then press [SET]. The intensity of the selected effect can be adjusted as described below. Scene Adjustment HDR Art Effect level Toy Camera Soft Focus Effect level Light Tone...

  • Page 69: Saving A Second Normal Image When Shooting With Hdr Art

    NOTE • Depending on the “Art Shot” scenes, some of the items on the menu that appears may not be usable. • The flash setting automatically becomes ? (Flash Off). • Movie recording is disabled while “Sparkling Shot” or “Art Shot Bracketing” is selected.

  • Page 70: Shooting Multiple Images Over A Specified Period

    Shooting Multiple Images Over a Specified Period (Interval Shot) You can use the procedure below to record a series of images over a specified period (Interval Shot). This function is useful when recording the movement of stars, a blooming flower, etc. •...
  • Page 71 NOTE • The monitor screen is blank while a time lapse operation is in progress. The camera’s back lamp will be lit to indicate that recording is in progress. Performing a camera operation while the monitor screen is blank will cause screen contents to appear.

  • Page 72: Shooting With Triple Shot

    Shooting with Triple Shot Triple Shot shoots a burst of three images and stores them in memory. This feature is great for making sure you don’t miss those special moments when kids are around. Align the mode dial with [D] (Triple Shot). Point the camera at the subject and then half-press the shutter button.

  • Page 73: Recording Movies

    Recording Movies To record a movie The procedure below shows the steps for normal standard (STD or FHD) movie recording. For information about other types of movie recording (High Speed Movie), see page 77. Align the mode dial with [P] (Program Auto) or [P] or [Ÿ] [Ÿ] (Premium Auto Pro).
  • Page 74 Press [0] (Movie) again to stop recording. • Each movie can be up to 29 minutes long. Movie recording stops automatically after 29 minutes of recording. Movie recording also will stop automatically if memory becomes full before you stop movie recording by pressing [0] (Movie) again.

  • Page 75: Audio

    Audio Your camera has built-in microphones that can be used to record audio (stereo) during movie recording. • Your camera has a function to reduce wind noise (Wind Noise Cut) when recording movies (page 116). . Recording Precautions Microphones • The camera also records audio. Note the following points when shooting a movie.
  • Page 76 NOTE • Zoom operations are supported during movie recording (page 55). Zoom is disabled during high speed movie recording. To use zoom for high speed movie recording, perform the zoom operation before you press [0] (Movie) to start recording. • Both Single SR Zoom (page 58) and Multi SR Zoom (page 59) are disabled during movie recording.

  • Page 77: Recording A High Speed Movie

    Recording a High Speed Movie This camera supports recording of high speed movies at a maximum speed of 1000 fps. The aspect ratio of movies recorded with this mode depends on the frame rate (recording speed). • When recording with the frame rate setting of “30-120 fps” or “30-240 fps” frame rate setting, audio recording is supported during 30 fps recording only.
  • Page 78 Record the movie the same way as you would a normal movie (page 73). Press [0] (Movie) to start and stop recording. • During High Speed Movie recording (HS120, HS240, HS480, HS1000), focus is fixed at the position where it was when recording started. To focus an image, half-press the shutter button for Auto Focus or focus manually before you press [0] (Movie) to start recording.

  • Page 79: Using Prerecord Movie

    Using Prerecord Movie (Prerecord (Movie)) Prerecord (Movie) maintains a pre-recording of approximately five seconds of action (approximately two seconds for High Speed Movie). When you start real-time recording, the pre-recorded content is stored followed by the real-time recording, to help make sure you do not miss anything by being late pressing the record button. [0] (Movie) [0] (Movie) Movie...
  • Page 80 . To shoot a Prerecord Movie After using the above procedure to set up the camera for Prerecord Movie, point the camera at the subject. When you are ready to record, press [0] (Movie). This will save the approximately five seconds of action that was prerecorded in the buffer before you pressed [0] (Movie) (two seconds if you are using high speed movie) and start real-time recording.

  • Page 81: Recording A Time Lapse Movie

    Recording a Time Lapse Movie (Time Lapse) You can use this function to record movies of natural events that occur over time, to speed up the flow of traffic in a city scene, or to record other similar types of movies. Time Lapse provides a collection of sample scenes that show various types of images.
  • Page 82 Align the mode dial with [F] (Time Lapse). Press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the (Time Lapse) Control Panel option, and then press [SET]. This displays a menu of Time Lapse scenes. Select the scene you want to use and then press [SET]. •...
  • Page 83 NOTE • During Time Lapse recording, the monitor screen will turn off in accordance with the “Sleep” setting (page 176). Change the “Sleep” setting to “Off” if you want the monitor screen to stay on. Note, however, that this setting will use up battery power more quickly.

  • Page 84: Shooting A Snapshot While Shooting A Movie

    . Using the Scene Information Screen To find out more about a scene, select it with the boundary on the scene menu and then rotate the zoom controller in either direction. • To return to the scene menu, rotate the zoom controller again.
  • Page 85 NOTE • Note that the flash cannot be used. • Note that shooting a snapshot while shooting a movie is supported during FHD movie and STD movie recording only. It is not supported during other types of movie recording. • Auto-focus is not performed if you half press the shutter button to shoot a snapshot during movie recording.

  • Page 86: 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 87 No. Scene Description Hard sharpness and high saturation enhance green 21 Natural Green hues. 22 Autumn Leaves Hard sharpness and high saturation enhance red hues. 23 Soft Flowing Water Slow shutter speed 24 Splashing Water Fast shutter speed 25 Sunset Red filter Daylight white balance 26 Fireworks Slow shutter speed Keep the camera still!

  • Page 88: To Shoot With Best Shot

    To shoot with BEST SHOT Align the mode dial with [b] (BEST SHOT). Press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the Control Panel option, and then press [SET]. This will display a menu of BEST SHOT scenes. Currently selected Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to move the scene (with boundary) boundary to the scene you want to select.
  • Page 89 . BEST SHOT Precautions • Sample images shown on BEST SHOT scene screens were not shot with this camera. There are provided to illustrate the effects and merits of each scene. • Images shot using a BEST SHOT scene may not produce the results you expected due to shooting conditions and other factors.

  • Page 90: Creating And Using Your Own Setups

    Creating and Using Your Own Setups (Custom Shot) You can register up to 999 setups, based on snapshots shot with the camera, as “Custom Shot” scenes. Selecting a registered “Custom Shot” scene configures the camera with its settings. The setups of snapshots recorded with the following modes and features can be registered as “Custom Shot”...

  • Page 91: Recording Beautiful Portraits

    . To record with a registered Custom Shot scene In the BEST SHOT Mode, select the registered “Custom Scene” (page 88). Press the shutter button to shoot. Recording Beautiful Portraits (Make-up) Make-up enables adjustment of human skin tone hues and texture, and softening of facial shadows caused by harsh sunlight for better looking portraits.

  • Page 92: Digitally Correcting For Overexposure And Underexposure

    Press the shutter button to shoot. This will shoot and store three versions of the same image with various “Skin Tone” settings, based on the setting you selected in step 4, above. NOTE • After shooting an image with Make-up BKT, you will not be able to shoot another image until save of the previous image is complete.

  • Page 93: Shooting With A Blurred Background

    Shooting with a Blurred Background (Blurred Background) This function analyzes a burst of consecutive images and then blurs the background behind the main subject. This creates an effect that really makes the subject stand out, just like photographs taken with a single-lens reflex camera. The blur effect can be set to one of three levels.

  • Page 94: Shooting A Panorama Image

    Shooting a Panorama Image (Slide Panorama) With Slide Panorama, you move the camera to compose and record multiple images, which are then combined to a panorama. This feature lets you shoot a panorama of up to 360 degrees, which is dramatically greater than the physical capabilities of the lens.
  • Page 95 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down and a slide cursor will appear on the monitor screen. Slowly move the camera in the direction indicated by the arrow on the screen until the slide cursor reaches the other end of its movement range (i.e.

  • Page 96: Shooting With A Super Wide Angle Of View

    Shooting with a Super Wide Angle of View (Wide Shot) With this feature, a number of images are shot and then combined to produce an image with a super-wide angle of view that exceeds the widest angle of view possible with the lens.
  • Page 97 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down and slowly move the camera in accordance with the instructions and arrow that appear on the monitor screen. • Holding the camera firmly with both hands, follow the instructions that appear on the monitor screen to slowly slide the camera horizontally or vertically at a constant speed in an arc centered on your body.

  • Page 98: Shooting Raw Images

    • Shooting a Wide Shot image after half-pressing the shutter button to perform Auto Focus may not produce the desired results if there are considerable differences in the brightness, color, and/or focus of the individual images. If this happens, try changing the focus position by focusing on a different subject, etc.

  • Page 99: Using A Tv Screen To Shoot Snapshots

    Using a TV Screen to Shoot Snapshots (HDMI TV Output) Use the procedure below to configure the camera for shooting snapshots with an aspect ratio of 16:9, as you compose them on a TV screen. Turn off the camera and use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect the camera to a TV.
  • Page 100 NOTE • For details about connecting to the camera and precautions when connecting, see page 99. • If you want to change the digital video signal format, first unplug the HDMI cable from the camera (page 127). • The settings in the table below are fixed while shooting with this function. –...

  • Page 101: Advanced Settings (Rec Menu)

    Advanced Settings (REC MENU) The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings. • You also can use the Control Panel (page 43) 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 102: Shooting A Burst Of Images

    Shooting a Burst of Images (CS) Menu item : See page 60 for details. Triggering a Self-timer Operation with Motion (Motion Shutter) Menu item : Motion Shutter See page 64 for details. Assigning a Recording Function to the Front Shutter Button (Front Shutter) Menu item : Front Shutter...

  • Page 103: Assigning Functions To The Function Ring And Control Dial

    NOTE • Front shutter button operation will become disabled while shooting with some BEST SHOT scenes. • For front shutter button operations in the PLAY mode, see page 128. • When the “Front Shutter” setting is something other than “Off”, the front shutter button can be used to shoot a snapshot while movie recording is in progress (Snapshot In Movie), In this case, however, only a single snapshot can be recorded.
  • Page 104 Operation Setting Description See page: Exposure Corrects brightness. Page 51 White Balance Adjusts hue. Page 45 Changes the ISO sensitivity Page 49 setting. Control Dial Specifies the ISO sensitivity high ISO High Limit Page 106 limit. Self-timer Selects the self-timer time. Page 44 Focus Changes the focus mode.

  • Page 105: Using The Self-Timer

    NOTE • The same function cannot be assigned to multiple controllers (keys, control dial). • Depending on the recording mode, some functions may not be assignable to the Control Dial. Using the Self-timer (Self-timer) Menu item : Self-timer For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 44. Correcting Image Brightness (Exposure) Menu item : Exposure...

  • Page 106: Specifying The Iso Sensitivity Upper Limit

    Specifying the ISO Sensitivity Upper Limit (ISO High Limit) Menu item : ISO High Limit REC Screen Settings Description Icon Display Shoots using the ISO sensitivity setting specified by the Auto None “ISO Sensitivity” setting (page 49). ISO 200 ISO 400 The setting selected here becomes the ISO sensitivity ISO 800 upper limit when “Auto”...

  • Page 107: Specifying The Auto Focus Area

    Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area) Menu item : AF Area You can use the following procedure to change the Auto Focus metering area for shooting snapshots. • When recording movies, the AF metering area is always “U Spot”. Settings Description The camera automatically determines the focus area on the...

  • Page 108: Shooting With Face Detection

    • With some BEST SHOT scenes, there are restrictions on the use of AF area settings. Because of this, you may not be able to use certain settings or you may not be able to specify any AF Area setting. •...

  • Page 109: Recording Beautiful Portraits

    IMPORTANT! • Face detection cannot be used in combination with any of the following features. – Some BEST SHOT scenes – Some Art Shot scenes – Movie recording (Including some BEST SHOT scenes that support High Speed Movie recording) – High Speed CS with Prerecord CS (Including some BEST SHOT scenes that support High Speed CS recording) •...

  • Page 110: Reducing The Effects Of Camera And Subject Movement

    Reducing the Effects of Camera and Subject Movement (Anti-shake Functions) Menu item : Anti-shake Functions You can turn on the camera’s Anti-shake Functions 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 111: To Select The Snapshot Image Size

    To select the snapshot image size (Image Size) Menu item : Image Size Suggested Image Size REC Screen Print Size and Description (Pixels) Icon Display Application Poster (4000 3000) Good detail for better clarity even for Poster images cropped (page 140) from the (4000 2656) original...

  • Page 112: Specifying Snapshot Image Quality

    . Pixels and image size A digital camera image is a collection of small Pixel dots called “pixels”. The more pixels there are in an image, the more detail there will be. However, you generally can do with fewer pixels when printing an image (L size) through a print service, attaching an image to e-mail, when viewing the image on a computer, etc.

  • Page 113: Movie Image Quality Settings

    Movie Image Quality Settings (Movie Quality) Menu item : Movie Quality This setting can be used to configure movie image quality settings and to select the movie recording mode (either normal movie recording or High Speed Movie recording). Settings REC Screen Approximate Data Rate (Quality Description...

  • Page 114: Optimizing Image Brightness

    Optimizing Image Brightness (Lighting) Menu item : Lighting You can use this setting to optimize the balance between bright areas and dark areas when shooting images. Settings Description Performs brightness correction. When this option is selected, it takes longer for the image to be stored after the shutter button is pressed.

  • Page 115: Adjusting Image Contrast

    Adjusting Image Contrast (Contrast) Menu item : 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). Specifying Flash Intensity (Flash Intensity) Menu item : Flash Intensity You can specify flash intensity to one of five levels from +2 (brightest flash) to –2 (least bright flash).

  • Page 116: Saving A Second Normal Image When Shooting With Hdr Art

    Saving a Second Normal Image When Shooting With HDR Art (Double (HDR ART)) Menu item : Double (HDR Art) See page 69 for details. Reducing Wind Noise during Movie Recording (Wind Noise Cut) Menu item : Wind Noise Cut Select “On” to reduce wind noise during movie recording. Note, however, that this will also cause the sound quality to change.

  • Page 117: Using Icon Help

    Using Icon Help (Icon Help) Menu item : Icon Help While Icon Help is turned on, a textual description will appear on the display for certain icons when you switch between REC functions. Functions Supported by Icon Help • Recording mode •...
  • Page 118 . 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 Exposure Compensation to move it left or right in order to achieve better balance.

  • Page 119: Configuring Power On Default Settings

    Configuring Power On Default Settings (Memory) Menu item : Memory This setting lets you specify which camera settings should be remembered by the camera when it is turned off, and restored the next time the camera is turned on. To have the camera remember a setting, you should enable the setting’s memory.

  • Page 120: Viewing Snapshots And Movies

    Viewing Snapshots and Movies Viewing Snapshots See page 37 for the procedure for viewing snapshots. Viewing a Movie In the PLAY mode, use [4] and [6] to display the movie you want to view. Press [SET] to start playback. Movie icon: »/» (Time Lapse) Recording time Image quality Movie Playback Controls...

  • Page 121: Viewing A Panorama Image

    Rotate the zoom controller in the direction of z ([). • You can use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to scroll the zoomed image on the monitor screen. You can zoom a movie Zoom image up to 4.5 times normal size. •...

  • Page 122: Viewing Continuous Shutter Images

    Viewing Continuous Shutter Images Each time you shoot with continuous shutter (CS) or Interval Shot, the camera creates a group that includes all of the images for that particular session. You can use the following procedure to play back the images in a particular group. In the PLAY mode, use [4] and [6] to display the group whose images you want to view.

  • Page 123: Deleting Cs Images

    [MENU] Exits group playback. [8] (DISP) Cycles through information display formats. Displays the “Edit Group” menu. Deleting CS Images You can use the following procedures to delete CS images while playback is in progress or paused. While playback of a CS or interval group is in progress or paused, press [2].

  • Page 124: Dividing Up An Image Group

    Dividing Up an Image Group Use the procedure below to divide up a CS Group into individual images. IMPORTANT! • Once a CS group is divided, it cannot be regrouped. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “p PLAY MENU” tab, and then press [6].

  • Page 125: 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. Rotate the zoom controller towards z ([) to Zoom factor zoom. Image area You can use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to scroll the zoomed image on the monitor screen.

  • Page 126: Viewing Snapshots And Movies On A Tv Screen

    Viewing Snapshots and Movies on a TV Screen Use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect the camera to the TV (page 99). IMPORTANT! • Output to a TV is not supported while the camera is in the REC mode except for “HDMI TV Output”...
  • Page 127 . Selecting the HDMI Terminal Output Method (HDMI Output) Use this setting to select the digital signal format when connecting to a TV with an HDMI cable. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “¥ SETTING” tab, and then press [6].

  • Page 128: Other Playback Functions (Play Menu)

    Other Playback Functions (PLAY MENU) Using the Menu Screen to Select a Playback Operation and Configure Settings This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other playback operations. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. This will display the menu screen (p PLAY MENU).

  • Page 129: Scrolling Images At High Speed Or By Recording Date

    Scrolling Images at High Speed or by Recording Date (Function Ring) Menu item : Function Ring You can rotate the function ring to scroll images at high speed or by recording date. Setting Description 10 images 25 images Scrolls forward or back by the specified number of images. 50 images 100 images Date...

  • Page 130: Playing A Slideshow On The Camera

    Playing a Slideshow on the Camera (Slideshow) Menu item : Slideshow Start Starts the slideshow Images Specifies the type of images to be included in the slideshow All images: Snapshots, movies, continuous shutter images All except Z : All non-continuous shutter (CS) images T Only: Snapshots only »...
  • Page 131 • To stop the slideshow, press [SET] or [MENU]. Pressing [MENU] stops the slideshow and returns to the menu screen. • Adjust audio volume by pressing [2] and then press [8] or [2] during playback. • All button operations are disabled while the slideshow is transitioning from one image to another.

  • Page 132: Using Snapshots To Create A Movie

    Using Snapshots to Create a Movie (Make Movie) Menu item : Make Movie You can use the procedure below to convert snapshots shot with this camera to a movie. Selecting a group will include all of the images in the group in one movie. You can use up to 1,000 snapshots in a movie.

  • Page 133: Editing A Movie On The Camera

    Editing a Movie on the Camera (Movie Editing) Menu item : Movie Editing The Movie Editing feature lets you use one of the following procedures to edit out a specific part of a movie. Cuts everything from the beginning of the movie up to the Previous Cut current location.
  • Page 134 IMPORTANT! • When you edit a movie, only the result is saved. The original movie is not retained. An editing operation cannot be undone. NOTE • A movie that is shorter than five seconds cannot be edited. • Editing of movies recorded with a different type of camera is not supported. •...

  • Page 135: To Merge Two Movies

    To merge two movies (Movie Merge) Menu item : Movie Merge This procedure combines two movies. The play times of the each movies must be less than 10 minutes, and the two movies must be of the same quality and frame rate. Note that merging of two High Speed Movies is not supported.

  • Page 136: Optimizing Image Brightness

    Optimizing Image Brightness (Lighting) Menu item : Lighting You can use this setting to adjust the balance between bright areas and dark areas in existing images in the range of 0 (no optimization) to +2 (bright). • Display a snapshot before performing this operation. NOTE •...

  • Page 137: Adjusting The Brightness Of An Existing Snapshot

    Adjusting the Brightness of an Existing Snapshot (Brightness) Menu item : Brightness You can select one of five brightness levels, from +2 (brightest) to –2 (least bright). • Display a snapshot before performing this operation. NOTE • The original snapshot is retained in memory and not deleted. •...

  • Page 138: Protecting An Image In A Group Against Deletion

    Protecting an Image in a Group Against Deletion (Protect) While playback of a CS or interval group is in progress or paused, press [2]. • This will display the “Edit Group” menu. Use [8] and [2] to select “Protect” and then press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the protect method you want to use and then press [SET].

  • Page 139: Editing The Date And Time Of An Image

    Editing the Date and Time of an Image (Date/Time) Menu item : Date/Time • Display a snapshot before performing this operation. [8] [2] Changes the setting at the cursor location. [4] [6] Moves the cursor between settings. When the date and time settings are what you want, align the cursor with “Apply” and then press [SET] to apply them.

  • Page 140: Resizing A Snapshot

    Resizing a Snapshot (Resize) Menu item : Resize You can reduce the size of a snapshot and save the result as a separate snapshot. The original snapshot is also retained. You can resize an image to one of three sizes: 8M, 3M, VGA.

  • Page 141: Copying Files

    Copying Files (Copy) Menu item : 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. • Display a snapshot before performing this operation. Copies all files from built-in camera memory to a memory card. Built-in * This option copies all the files in built-in camera memory.

  • Page 142: Dividing Up A Group

    Dividing Up a Group (Divide Group) Menu item : Divide Group See page 124 for details. Editing the Images in a Group (Edit Group) Menu item : Edit Group See the following pages for details. DPOF Printing: page 157 Protect: page 138 Copy: page 124 Delete: page 123 Other Playback Functions (PLAY MENU)

  • Page 143: Connecting The Camera With A Smartphone (Wireless Connection)

    Connecting the Camera with a Smartphone (Wireless Connection) Controlling Your Camera with a Smartphone Your camera has both Bluetooth wireless technology and wireless LAN capabilities built in. After establishing a wireless connection with a smartphone, you can perform the operations described in the table below. Requires installation of the EXILIM Connect app on your smartphone.
  • Page 144 With this function: You can do this: Send to phone Send snapshots and movies recorded with your camera to your smartphone. After sending an image to a smartphone, you can then upload it from the smartphone to a social networking service (page 152).

  • Page 145: Using A Wireless Mode

    • Note that to view the EXILIM Connect User’s Guide, you will have to install Adobe Reader. Consult CASIO authorized service center if you are unable to open to display the PDF format User’s Guide. • Note that EXILIM Connect User’s Guides may not be available in all languages. If you cannot find a EXILIM Connect User’s Guide in your native language, please...
  • Page 146 . Wireless Connection Icons After you configure camera and smartphone connection settings, the icons below will appear on the camera screen to indicate the current communication status. Semi- Pairing is complete, but there is no Bluetooth wireless transparent technology connection. Pairing is complete, and there is a Bluetooth wireless Opaque technology connection.

  • Page 147: Getting Ready To Establish A Connection Between A Smartphone And Your Camera

    Getting Ready to Establish a Connection between a Smartphone and Your Camera Installing the EXILIM Connect Smartphone app on your smartphone makes it possible to remotely control the camera from your smartphone and to send images recorded with the camera to your smartphone. Search the EXILIM Connect app on Google Play or App Store and install it on your smartphone.

  • Page 148: Establishing A Wireless Connection For The First Time

    Establishing a Wireless Connection for the First Time The first time you establish a wireless connection between the camera and a smartphone, you need to use the procedure below to configure wireless connection settings. This operation is required for the first connection only. .
  • Page 149 NOTE • After the camera is paired, Bluetooth wireless technology operation will consume battery power even when the camera it turned off. Because of this, it is recommended that you charge the camera’s battery before you plan to use it. •...

  • Page 150: Using A Smartphone As A Camera Remote Controller (Shoot With Phone)

    Using a Smartphone as a Camera Remote Controller (Shoot with phone) This function lets you remotely shoot a snapshot or movie with the camera using a smartphone. You also can perform remote zoom, self-timer, and other operations as well. Press [W] (Wireless). Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select “Shoot with phone”, and then press [SET].

  • Page 151: Configuring The Front Shutter Button To Send Images

    Configuring the Front Shutter Button to Send Images (Quick Send) You can use the procedure below to send an image displayed in the PLAY mode (including movies) to a smartphone by pressing the camera’s front shutter button. After sending an image to a smartphone, you can then upload it to a social networking service.

  • Page 152: Viewing Snapshots And Movies In Camera Memory

    Viewing Snapshots and Movies in Camera Memory on a Smartphone (View on phone) You can connect the camera to a smartphone over wireless LAN to view and download snapshots and movies in camera memory on up to eight connected smartphones. You can also view snapshots and movies in camera memory on a computer, and copy them to a computer.

  • Page 153: Configuring Wireless Connection Settings

    Configuring Wireless Connection Settings This section explains wireless mode operations and setting items. Press [W] (Wireless). This will display the wireless mode screen. • Pressing [W] (Wireless) again will return to the screen that was displayed before the wireless mode screen. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] “Wireless settings”...

  • Page 154: Sending Images From The Camera To A Smartphone As They Are Recorded

    Sending Images from the Camera to a Smartphone as They are Recorded (Auto Send) Item name : Auto Send While “On” is selected for this setting, images are automatically sent to the paired smartphone as they are shot. If there is no wireless connection between the camera and smartphone when the images are shot, they will be sent as soon as a connection is established.

  • Page 155: Specifying Images To Be Sent By Auto Send

    Specifying Images to be Sent by Auto Send (Auto Send File Settings) Item name : Auto Send File Settings Specifies the files to be sent to a smartphone by Auto Send. Snapshots and movies are sent. T » T Only Only snapshots are sent.

  • Page 156: Changing The Camera Password For Wireless Lan Connection

    Changing the Camera Password for Wireless LAN Connection (WLAN password) Item name : WLAN password Use procedure to change the password you used when establishing a wireless LAN connection between the camera and a smartphone. IMPORTANT! • Before changing the wireless LAN password, unpair the camera from its paired smartphone (page 156).

  • Page 157: 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* You can use a printer equipped with a memory card slot to print images directly from a memory card.
  • Page 158 . Configuring DPOF Settings Individually for Each Image In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “p PLAY MENU” tab, and then press [6]. Use [8] and [2] to select “DPOF Printing”, and then press [6]. Use [8] and [2] to select “Select images”, and then press [SET].
  • Page 159 . Specifying the Number of Images for Grouped Images You can specify the number of copies when printing images that are part of a CS or interval group. While playback of a CS or interval group is in progress or paused, press [2].
  • Page 160 DPOF settings are not cleared automatically after printing is complete. The next DPOF print operation you execute will be performed using the last DPOF settings you configured for the images. To clear DPOF settings, specify “00” for the number of copies of all images. 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.

  • Page 161: 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 • Save images and view them manually (USB a computer and connection) (pages 162, 166).

  • Page 162: Using The Camera With A Windows Computer

    Using the Camera with a Windows Computer When you want Operating System Required Software to do this: Version page: Save images to Windows 8.1, a computer and Windows 8, Installation not required. view them there Windows 7, manually Windows Vista Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows Media Player 12...
  • Page 163 . To connect the camera to your computer and save files Turn off the camera and then USB port use the micro USB cable that comes with the camera to connect it to your computer. • For details about connecting to the camera and precautions when connecting, see page 24.
  • Page 164 Windows 8.1, Windows 8 users: On the “Documents” menus, click “Home” and then “Paste”. Windows 7, Windows Vista users: On the “Documents” menu, click “Organize” or “Edit”, and then “Paste”. This will paste the “DCIM” folder (and all the image files it contains) into your “Documents”...

  • Page 165: Playing Movies

    Playing Movies To play back a movie, first copy it to your computer and then double-click the movie file. Some operating systems may not be able to play back movies. If this happens, you need to install separately available software. •...

  • Page 166: Using The Camera With A Macintosh

    Using the Camera with a Macintosh When you want to Operating Required Software do this: System Version page: Save images to your Macintosh and view OS X Installation not required. them there manually Save images to your Macintosh iPhoto, which comes bundled OS X –...
  • Page 167 . To connect the camera to your computer and save files Turn off the camera and then use the micro USB cable that comes with the camera to connect it to your Macintosh (page 163). Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn on the camera. When you turn on the camera, check to make sure that the color of its back lamp changes from red to green or amber (page 24).

  • Page 168: Playing A Movie

    Playing a Movie To play back a movie, first copy it to your Macintosh 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. Operating System : Mac OS X 10.5 or higher Required Software: QuickTime Player (installed on computer) •...

  • Page 169: 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 170: 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 171 . 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 172: Other Settings (Setting)

    Other Settings (SETTING) Using the Menu Screen to Configure Other Settings This section explains menu items that apply to both the REC mode and PLAY mode. Press [MENU]. Press [ ], use [ ] and [ ] to select the “¥ SETTING” tab, and then press [6] or [SET].

  • Page 173: Adjusting Monitor Screen Brightness

    Adjusting Monitor Screen Brightness (Screen) Menu item : Screen With this setting, the camera detects available light levels and Auto automatically adjusts the brightness of the monitor screen accordingly. Brightness that is greater than +1, which makes the screen easier to view. This setting consumes more power.

  • Page 174: Creating An Image Storage Folder

    Creating an Image Storage Folder (Create Folder) Menu item : Create Folder Creates a folder with a unique number (page 169). Files will be Create Folder stored in the new folder starting from when you record your next image. Cancel Cancels folder creation.

  • Page 175: Auto Image Orientation Detection And Rotation

    Auto Image Orientation Detection and Rotation (Auto Rotate) Menu item : Auto Rotate Rotates the displayed image in accordance with the camera orientation when the image was recorded. Images not rotated automatically. This setting can be used to configure the camera to display playback images in the same orientation as the camera when the image was shot.

  • Page 176: Configuring Sleep State Settings

    Configuring Sleep State Settings (Sleep) Menu item : Sleep This feature turns off the monitor screen and lights the back lamp (green) whenever no camera operation is performed for a preset period of time. Press any button to turn the monitor screen back on. Trigger Time Settings: 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, Off (Sleep is disabled while “Off”...

  • Page 177: Specifying The Operation When The Monitor Screen Is Tilted

    Specifying the Operation when the Monitor Screen is Tilted (Screen Tilt) Menu item : Screen Tilt Power On Turns on the camera whenever the monitor screen is tilted. Turns on the camera whenever the monitor screen is tilted, and On/Off turns it off when the monitor screen is returned to its normal position.

  • Page 178: Configuring World Time Settings

    Configuring World Time Settings (World Time) Menu item : 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 179: Setting The Camera's Clock

    Setting the Camera’s Clock (Adjust) Menu item : Adjust When the date and time settings are what you want, select “Apply” and then press [SET] to apply them. [8] [2] Change the setting at the cursor location [4] [6] Move the cursor between settings •...

  • Page 180: Specifying The Display Language

    Specifying the Display Language (Language) Menu item : Language . Specify the display language you want. Select the bottom tab “¥”. Select “Language”. Select the language you want. • Camera models sold in certain geographic areas may not support display language selection. Selecting the HDMI Terminal Output Method (HDMI Output) Menu item : HDMI Output...

  • Page 181: Resetting The Camera To Factory Defaults

    Resetting the Camera to Factory Defaults (Reset) Menu item : Reset See page 207 for details about the camera’s factory default settings. The settings below are not reset. World Time settings, clock settings, date style, screen language, WLAN password NOTE •...

  • Page 182: Appendix

    • 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 183 DANGER • Failure to observe any of the following precautions creates the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion. – Never use or leave the battery near open flame. – Do not expose the battery to heat or fire. – Make sure the battery is oriented correctly when charging it. –...
  • Page 184 Also, remove the battery from the camera, taking care to protect yourself against burn injury. 3. Contact your retailer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. . Keep Away From Fire • Never expose the camera to fire, which can cause it to explode and creates the risk of fire and personal injury.
  • Page 185 Also, remove the battery from the camera, taking care to protect yourself against burn injury. 3. Contact your retailer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. . Disassembly and Modification • Never try to take the camera apart or modify it in any way. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock, burn injury, and other personal injury.
  • Page 186 Also, remove the battery from the camera, taking care to protect yourself against burn injury. 3. Contact your retailer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. . Memory Cards • Memory cards are small and present a risk of accidentally being swallowed by infants and young children.
  • Page 187 WARNING • Do not use the camera’s wireless function while in the vicinity of high precision digital devices or digital devices that use weak signals. Doing so can interfere with proper operation of such digital devices and create the risk of accident. •...
  • Page 188 CAUTION . Rechargeable Battery • If battery charging does not end normally within the specified charging time, stop charging anyway and contact your local CASIO authorized service center. Continued charging creates the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion. • Be sure to read the user documentation that comes with the camera and special charger unit before using or charging the battery.
  • Page 189 CAUTION . Monitor Screen • Do not apply strong pressure to the LCD panel surface or subject it to strong impact. Doing so can cause the display panel glass to crack and lead to personal injury. • Should the monitor screen ever become cracked, never touch any of the liquid inside the monitor screen.

  • Page 190: Precautions During Use

    Precautions During Use . Data Error Precautions Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in camera memory. – Removing the battery or memory card while the camera is performing some operation –...
  • Page 191 The radio waves that are used to send and receive data can be intercepted by third parties. Unauthorized access CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall be held in no way liable for any unauthorized access and/or use of the access point equipped on this product if the product is ever lost or stolen.
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  • Page 202 8. Limitation of Liability. In no event and under no legal theory, whether in tort (including negligence), contract, or otherwise, unless required by applicable law (such as deliberate and grossly negligent acts) or agreed to in writing, shall any Contributor be liable to You for damages, including any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages of any character arising as a result of this License or out of the use or inability to use the...

  • Page 203: Power Supply

    If problems persist after you perform the above steps or if the battery fails to charge after 5 hours, it could mean that the battery is faulty. Contact your nearest CASIO authorized service center. Appendix...

  • Page 204: 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 15°C to 35°C (59°F to 95°F).

  • Page 205: Using A Memory Card

    Using a Memory Card See page 28 for information about supported memory cards and how to load a memory card. . Using a Memory Card • SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards, and SDXC memory cards have a write protect switch. Use the Write enabled switch when you need to guard against accidentally deleting data.
  • Page 206 . Discarding or Transferring Ownership of a Memory Card or the Camera The format and delete functions of the camera do not actually delete files from the memory card. The original data remains on the card. Note that responsibility for the data on a memory card lies with you.

  • Page 207: Reset Initial Default Settings

    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 181). Menu items depend on whether the camera is in the REC mode or PLAY mode. •...
  • Page 208 Function Ring: On / CS: Off / Flash: On / Focus: Off / ISO: Off / White Balance: Off / Exposure: Off / Memory AF Area: On / Metering: Off / Self-timer: Off / Flash Intensity: Off / Zoom (SR): On / Digital Zoom: On / MF Position: Off / Zoom Position: Off...
  • Page 209 . ¥ SETTING ECO Mode Screen Tilt Power On Screen Auto PLAY Power On Startup: Sound 1 / Delete Key Enabled Half Shutter: World Time – Sound 1 / Adjust – Shutter: Sound 1 / Sounds Operation: Date Style – Sound 1 / Operation Language –...

  • Page 210: When Things Don't Go Right

    2)The battery may be dead. Charge the battery (page 22). 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-130A rechargeable lithium ion battery. The camera 1)Auto Power Off may have activated (page 176).
  • Page 211 (page 52) or select a different BEST SHOT scene (page 86). 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 212 Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action A recorded image 1)Camera power may have been turned off before the save was not saved. operation was complete, which will result in the image not being saved. If the battery indicator shows , charge the battery as soon as possible (page 26).
  • Page 213 Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action I can’t change the Some menu items may not be available, depending on the settings of menu recording mode in use. While Premium Auto Pro is in use, only items. Menu items the menu items whose settings can be configured will be for some settings displayed on the menus.
  • Page 214 If the same message appears after you turn power back on, contact your retailer or a CASIO authorized service center. There are various The monitor screen shows indicators and other information indicators and about shooting conditions and the image you are recording.
  • Page 215 24 hours, it could mean that the camera’s setting camera’s battery. memory is defective. Contact your retailer or a CASIO authorized service center. Buttons are not With large capacity memory cards there is a delay after the...

  • Page 216: Display Messages

    LENS ERROR 2 If the same message appears after you turn power back on, contact your retailer or a CASIO authorized service center. Memory is full with images you recorded and/or files saved by editing operations. When shooting with Prerecord CS,...
  • Page 217 Image compression could not be performed for some reason during image data recording. Perform a zoom Record Error operation to change the composition of the image and shoot it again. The lens came into contact with an obstruction while moving. The camera will turn off automatically when this RETRY POWER ON message appears.

  • Page 218: Number Of Snapshots/Movie Recording Time

    Number of Snapshots/Movie Recording Time Snapshot Built-in Memory SD Memory Card Image Size Quality File Size Recording Recording (Pixels) Capacity Capacity Fine 7.87 MB 1453 (4000 3000) Normal 4.13 MB 2221 Fine 6.87 MB 1672 (4000 2656) Normal 3.62 MB 2549 16:9 Fine...
  • Page 219 Movies Maximum Built-in Continuous Image Size/ Recording File Size of Approximate Data Maximum Memory Recording Pixels Time with 1-minute Rate (Frame Rate) File Size Recording Time per (Audio) SD Memory Movie Capacity Movie Card 14.2 Megabits/ 25 seconds 2 hours (1920 1080) second...
  • Page 220 Values when shooting with Art Shot. Recordable time when the entire movie is recorded at 30 fps. Recording time is shorter if the 30 fps frame rate is switched to 120 fps or 240 fps during recording. • Snapshot and movie recording capacity values are approximate and intended for reference only.

  • Page 221: Specifications

    Specifications File Format Snapshots: RAW (DNG)*, JPEG (Exif Version 2.3; DCF 2.0 standard; DPOF compliant) Movies: MOV format, H.264/AVC standard, IMA-ADPCM (stereo) * DNG file format is one type of RAW image file, and it is recommended by Adobe Systems Incorporated for use as a standard image file format.
  • Page 222 Exposure –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV (in 1/3EV steps) Compensation Shutter CMOS electronic shutter, mechanical shutter Shutter Speed Snapshot (Program Auto): 1/4 to 1/1600 second Snapshot (Premium Auto Pro): 4 to 1/4000 second Snapshot (Aperture Priority AE): 1 to 1/1600 second Snapshot (Shutter Speed Priority AE): 15 to 1/1600 second Snapshot (Manual Exposure): 30 to 1/1600 second •...
  • Page 223 • Battery: NP-130A (Rated Capacity: 1800 mAh) • Recording Medium: 16GB SDHC memory card (SanDisk Corporation) In accordance with CIPA (Camera and Imaging Products Association) standards In accordance with CASIO standards Other settings Time Lapse scene: » Standard, Recording interval: 1/2 seconds, Total time: Off,...
  • Page 224 . Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-130A) Rated Voltage 3.7 V Rated Capacitance 1800 mAh Operating Temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Requirements Dimensions 37.8 (W) 44.8 (H) 11.2 (D) mm (1.49" (W) 1.76" (H) 0.44" (D)) (excluding projections) Weight Approximately 38 g (1.3 oz) .
  • Page 225 CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. 6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan MA1503-B 2015...

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