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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

    Digital Camera User’s Guide Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product. • Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’s Guide. • Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference. • For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the official EXILIM...

  • Page 2: Unpacking

    Unpacking As you unpack your camera, check to make sure that all items shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer. Rechargeable lithium ion USB-AC adaptor Digital camera battery (NP-80) (AD-C53U) 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? ........13 What you can do with your CASIO camera ......14 First, charge the battery prior to use..
  • Page 5 To play back an audio recording ........51 Using BEST SHOT What is BEST SHOT? .
  • Page 6 Printing Printing Snapshots..........79 Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer .
  • Page 7 Appendix Precautions during Use ........115 Power Supply.

  • Page 8: General Guide

    General Guide The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained. . Camera Front Back bl bm bn [ SET ] bs br Zoom controller Back lamp [SET] button (page 34) (pages 28, 45, 68, 68) (pages 17, 19, 26, 39) ] (Delete) button Shutter button (page 28) [r] (REC) button...

  • Page 9: Monitor Screen Contents

    Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators, icons, and values to keep you informed of the camera’s status. • The sample screens in this section are intended to show you the locations of all the indicators and figures that can appear on the monitor screen in various modes. They do not represent screens that actually appear on the camera.
  • Page 10 . Shutter Button Half-pressed Recording mode (page 28) Flash (page 39) ISO sensitivity (page 66) Aperture value Shutter speed Focus frame (pages 29, 61) NOTE • If the current aperture, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, or Auto Exposure is not correct, the setting will turn orange when you half-press the shutter button. easy Mod Remaining snapshot memory capacity (page 136)

  • Page 11: Movie Recording

    . Movie Recording Recording mode (page 48) White balance setting (page 65) Remaining movie memory capacity (page 48) Movie recording time (page 48) Flash (page 39) Exposure compensation (page 64) Battery level indicator (page 21) Movie recording in progress (page 48) .

  • Page 12: 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. Displays information about image settings, etc (REC Information display on mode only). In addition to information about snapshot settings, displays movie setting information and the date/time Information display +...

  • Page 13: 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. Store images on your Print images.

  • Page 14: 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 15: 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-80) for power. Never try to use any other type of battery.

  • Page 16: Charge The Battery

    Charge the Battery You can use either of the two following methods to charge the camera’s battery. • USB-AC adaptor • USB connection to a computer . To charge with the USB-AC adaptor Turn off the camera. Check to make sure that the camera’s monitor screen is blank.
  • Page 17 Connect the USB cable to the camera. The back lamp should USB-AC adaptor light red, indicating that charging has started. The back lamp will go out when charging is complete. [USB/AV] It takes about port 120 minutes to achieve a full charge. Charging may take longer Small depending on charging...
  • Page 18 . To charge using a USB connection to a computer The battery loaded in the camera is charged whenever the camera is connected directly to a computer with the USB cable. • Depending on the setup of your computer, you may not be able to charge the camera’s battery over a USB connection.
  • Page 19 With your computer USB cable USB port turned on, connect the (included with camera) camera to it. The back lamp should light Large connector red, indicating that charging has started. The back lamp will go out when charging is complete. It takes about 140 minutes [USB/AV] port to achieve a full charge.
  • Page 20 NOTE • Even if you turn on the camera, the battery will continue to charge if there is a USB connection with a computer. In this case, however, back lamp operation will change as described below. Back Lamp Operation Lamp Status Description Lit/Flashing Amber Charging...
  • Page 21 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 Cyan * Amber indicates battery power is low. Charge the battery as soon as possible. Recording is not possible when is indicated.

  • Page 22: Configuring Basic Settings The First Time You Turn On The Camera

    Configuring Basic Settings the First Time You Turn On the Camera The first time you 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 23: Preparing A Memory Card

    If you make a mistake configuring display language, date, or time settings with the above procedure, refer to the following pages for information about how to correct the settings. – Display language: Page 110 – Date and time: Page 109 NOTE •...

  • Page 24: To Load A Memory Card

    • Never insert anything besides a supported memory card (page 23) 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 25: To Format (Initialize) A New Memory Card

    To format (initialize) a new memory card You need to format a new memory card before using it for the first time. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn on the camera and then press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the second Control Panel option from the bottom (MENU) and then press [SET] (page 34).

  • Page 26: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off To turn power on [ON/OFF] (Power) To turn on power Press [ON/OFF] (Power) or and enter the [r] (REC). REC mode • The back lamp will light green momentarily and the lens will extend out of the camera (page 28). Back lamp To turn on power Press [p] (PLAY).

  • Page 27: 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 28: To Shoot A Snapshot

    To shoot a snapshot Press [r] (REC) to turn on the camera. The camera will enter the REC mode. Make sure R is on the display. If it isn’t, see page 52. Snapshot mode icon Monitor screen Shutter button [r] (REC) Remaining Snapshot Memory Capacity (page 136) Point the camera...
  • Page 29 Half-press the shutter button to Back lamp Focus frame focus the image. When focus is complete, the camera will beep, the back lamp will light green, and the focus frame will turn green. When you half-press the shutter button, the Half-press camera automatically adjusts exposure and Press lightly...

  • Page 30: Viewing Snapshots

    . To track the movement of a moving subject Half-press the shutter button to follow and focus automatically on a moving subject. See “Ë Tracking” (page 61) for more information. Viewing Snapshots Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s monitor screen. •...

  • Page 31: 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. • In either the REC mode or PLAY mode, you can delete files simply by pressing [ ] (Delete).

  • Page 32: To Delete Specific Files

    To delete specific files Press [ ] (Delete). Use [ ] and [2] to select “Delete Files” and then press [SET]. • This displays a file selection screen. Use [ ], [2], [4], and [6] to move the selection boundary to the file you want to delete, and then press [SET].

  • Page 33: 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 34: 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. Control Panel [8] [2] [4] [6] Available settings [SET] Use [8] and [2] to select the setting you want to change.

  • Page 35: Changing The Image Size

    NOTE • No icon is displayed for any Control Panel option (page 9) that is set to its initial default (reset) setting. An icon will appear only if you change the setting of the corresponding Control Panel option. The following are the initial defaults for Control Panel options.
  • Page 36 Image Size Selection Tips Note that larger images have more pixels, so they take up more memory space. More detail, but takes up more memory. Best Large Number when you plan to print large-size prints (such of Pixels as A3 size). Less detail, but takes up less memory.

  • Page 37: To Select The Snapshot Image Size

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

  • Page 38: Specifying Movie Image Quality

    . Specifying Movie Image Quality Movie image quality is a standard that determines the detail, smoothness, and clarity of a movie during playback. Shooting with the high-quality (WIDE) setting will result in better image quality, but it also shortens the amount of time you can shoot. In the REC mode, press [SET].

  • Page 39: Using Flash

    Using Flash (Flash) In the REC mode, press [2] ( ) once. Flash Use [4] and [6] to select the flash setting you want and then press [SET]. • If there are no indicators on the monitor screen, you can cycle through the flash modes by pressing [2] ( ).
  • Page 40 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 (page 139) depends on operating conditions (battery condition, ambient temperature, etc.).

  • Page 41: 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. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the fourth Control Panel option from the top (Self-timer).

  • Page 42: Using Face Detection

    Using Face Detection (Face Detection) When shooting people, the face detection feature detects the faces of up to ten individuals and adjusts focus and brightness accordingly. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the fifth Control Panel option from the top (Face Detection).

  • Page 43: Optimizing Image Brightness

    Optimizing Image Brightness (Lighting) You can use this setting to optimize the balance between bright areas and dark areas when shooting images. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the sixth Control Panel option from the top (Lighting).
  • Page 44 . easy Mode Control Panel In the easy mode, the Control Panel provides you with access to four setting items: image size, flash, self-timer, and easy Mode. There is also a “MENU” option, which you can select to display a menu screen for configuring image quality (page 64) and Setup tab (page 106) settings.

  • Page 45: Shooting With Zoom

    Press [SET]. This will apply your setting(s) and display the easy Mode viewfinder screen, indicating the camera is ready to shoot. If you selected “MENU” in step 2, pressing [SET] will display the REC menu. See “Advanced Settings” (page 55) for details about configuring its settings. •...

  • Page 46: 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 47). • Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against image blur due to camera movement when shooting with telephoto.
  • Page 47 • The image deterioration point Image Maximum Undeteriorated depends on the image size (page Size Zoom Factor zoom limit 35). The smaller the image size, the higher the zoom factor you 20.0X 5.0X can use before reaching the 20.0X 5.0X image deterioration point.

  • Page 48: Recording Movie Images And Audio

    Recording Movie Images and Audio To record a movie Configure the quality setting for the movie (page 38). The length of the movie you can record will depend on the quality setting you select. In the REC mode, point the camera Remaining recording time at the subject and then press [0] (page 137)

  • Page 49: Shooting A Snapshot While Shooting A Movie

    NOTE • Spending a long time using movie recording will cause the camera to become slightly warm to the touch. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction. • The camera also records audio. Note the following points when shooting a movie. –...

  • Page 50: Recording Audio Only

    Recording Audio Only (Voice Recording) Voice Recording lets you record audio only, without a snapshot or movie. • For information about Voice Recording capacities, see page 137. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the bottom Control Panel option (BS) and then press [SET] (page 34).

  • Page 51: To Play Back An Audio Recording

    To play back an audio recording In the PLAY mode, use [4] and [6] to display the Voice Recording file you want to play. ` is displayed in place of an image for a Voice Recording file. Press [0] (Movie) to start playback. •...

  • Page 52: 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 53 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 54 . BEST SHOT Precautions • Some BEST SHOT scenes cannot be used while recording a movie. • For YouTube scene cannot be used while shooting a snapshot. • The Voice Recording scene cannot be used while shooting a snapshot or recording a movie.

  • Page 55: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings. • REC mode menu contents and operations are different from those in the PLAY mode. This section explains operations using the REC menu screen. See page 71 for information about PLAY menu screen operations.
  • Page 56 NOTE • [ ] (Delete) provides a helpful way to navigate around tabs and menus. – Pressing [ ] (Delete) while a tab is selected will display the viewfinder screen. – Pressing [ ] (Delete) while menu item or setting is selected will “back step” in the following sequence: Settings Menu items Tab.

  • Page 57: Rec Mode Settings

    REC Mode Settings (REC) Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * REC Tab * Focus Focus Mode Approximate Focus Range Settings Type of Shot Snapshot Movies Snapshot Movies Approximately Q Auto General 15 cm to 9 (infinity) Automatic Focus recording...
  • Page 58 To focus with manual focus On the monitor screen, compose the image so the subject you want to focus on is within the yellow boundary. Watching the image on the monitor screen use [4] and [6] to adjust focus. • At this time the image that is within the boundary will enlarge and fill the monitor screen, which aids Yellow boundary in focusing.

  • Page 59: Changing The Focus Frame Shape

    Keeping the shutter button half-pressed (which maintains the focus setting), move the camera to compose the image. When you are ready to shoot the image, press the shutter button the rest of the way down. NOTE • Focus lock also locks exposure (AE). Changing the Focus Frame Shape (Focus Frame) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * REC Tab * Focus Frame...

  • Page 60: Using Continuous Shutter

    Using Continuous Shutter (CS) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * REC Tab * CS 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 61: Specifying The Auto Focus Area

    NOTE • ISO sensitivity, aperture, and shutter speed do not appear on the monitor screen when you half-press the shutter button while “Auto” is selected. These values will appear briefly, however, in the preview image that is displayed immediately after you shoot a snapshot.

  • Page 62: Assigning Functions To The [4] And [6] Keys

    Assigning Functions to the [ ] and [ ] Keys (L/R Key) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * REC Tab * L/R Key You can assign one of the four functions listed below to the [ ] and [ ] keys.

  • Page 63: Configuring Power On Default Settings

    Configuring Power On Default Settings (Memory) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * 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 64: Image Quality Settings

    Image Quality Settings (Quality) Specifying Snapshot Image Quality (Quality (Snapshot)) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * Quality Tab * T Quality (Snapshot) Fine Gives image quality priority. Normal Normal • The “Fine” setting helps to bring out details when shooting a finely detailed image of nature that includes dense tree branches or leaves, or an image of a complex pattern.

  • Page 65: Controlling White Balance

    Controlling White Balance (White Balance) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * Quality Tab * White Balance You can adjust white balance to match the source of light available where you are shooting and avoid the blue cast that results when shooting outdoors when it is cloudy, and the green cast that results when shooting under fluorescent lighting.

  • Page 66: Specifying Iso Sensitivity

    Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * Quality Tab * ISO ISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light. Auto Adjusts sensitivity automatically according to conditions. Lower sensitivity Slow shutter speed Less noise ISO 64 ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400...

  • Page 67: Viewing Snapshots And Movies

    Viewing Snapshots and Movies Viewing Snapshots See page 30 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 [0] (Movie) to start Movie icon: »...

  • Page 68: 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. Slide 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 69: Viewing Snapshots And Movies On A Tv Screen

    Viewing Snapshots and Movies on a TV Screen Use an optionally available AV cable (EMC-4A) to connect it to the TV. AV cable Yellow White Video Audio AUDIO IN jacks (white) [USB/AV] port VIDEO IN jack (yellow) Making sure that the mark on the AV cable connector is towards the monitor screen side, connect the cable to the camera.
  • Page 70 IMPORTANT! • 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 111). • Audio is initially output by the camera at maximum volume. When you first start displaying images, set the TV volume control at a relatively low level and then adjust it as required.

  • Page 71: 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. Using the PLAY Panel Pressing [SET] in the PLAY mode will display the PLAY Panel. . Example PLAY Panel Operation In the PLAY mode, press [SET].
  • Page 72 Displays the PLAY menu. You can perform the following operations on the PLAY menu. Use [4] and [6] to select the tab Tabs where the menu item you want to configure is located. Use [8] and [2] to select the menu item you want, and then press [6].

  • Page 73: Playing A Slideshow On The Camera

    Playing a Slideshow on the Camera (Slideshow) In the PLAY mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the third PLAY Panel item from the bottom (Slideshow) and then press [SET] (page 71). Start Starts the slideshow. Time from the start to the end of the slideshow Time 1 to 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes Amount of time each image remains displayed...

  • Page 74: Rotating An Image

    Rotating an Image (Rotation) In the PLAY mode, display the snapshot or movie you want to rotate. Press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the second PLAY Panel item from the bottom (Rotation) and then press [SET] (page 71). Use [8] and [2] to select “Rotation”...

  • Page 75: Selecting Images For Printing

    Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF Printing) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [SET] * MENU * PLAY Tab * DPOF Printing See page 82 for details. Protecting a File Against Deletion (Protect) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * [SET] * MENU * PLAY Tab * Protect Protects specific files.

  • Page 76: Resizing A Snapshot

    Resizing a Snapshot (Resize) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [SET] * MENU * PLAY Tab * 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 select resize an image to one of three image sizes: 10M, 6M, VGA.

  • Page 77: Adding Audio To A Snapshot

    Adding Audio to a Snapshot (Dubbing) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [SET] * MENU * PLAY Tab * Dubbing You can add audio to a snapshot after you shoot it. You can re-record a snapshot’s audio whenever you want.

  • Page 78: Copying Files

    Voice Recording Playback Controls Fast forward/fast reverse [4] [6] Play/pause [SET] Press [2] and then Volume adjustment press [8] [2]. Display content switching [8] (DISP) Stop playback [0] (Movie) • Audio of an Audio Snapshot also can be played back on a computer with Windows Media Player or QuickTime.

  • Page 79: 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 80: 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. Next, press [SET] and then display the REC menu (page 55) or the PLAY menu (page 71).
  • Page 81 . 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 82: 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 83 . Configuring the Same DPOF Settings for All the Images Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [SET] * 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 84: Date Stamping

    . Date Stamping You can use one of the following three methods to include the recording date in the printout of an image. Configuring camera settings Configure DPOF settings (page 82). 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 85: Using The Camera With A Computer

    Transform your snapshots into images that snapshots into look like they were painted (Virtual Painter 5 artistic images LE for CASIO ) (page 95). Windows only The procedures you need to perform when using the camera with your computer and when using the bundled software are different for Windows and the Macintosh.

  • Page 86: Using The Camera With A Windows Computer

    View the User’s Guide (Not required if already Windows XP (SP2/SP3), installed.) Windows 2000 (SP4) YouTube Uploader for CASIO, Photo Transport, and Virtual Painter 5 LE for CASIO will not run under 64-bit versions of Windows OS. Using the Camera with a Computer...

  • Page 87: Viewing And Storing Images On A Computer

    . Computer System Requirements for Bundled Software Computer system requirements are different for each of the applications. See the “Read me” file that comes with each application for details. Information about computer system requirements also can be found under “Computer System Requirements for Bundled Software (Bundled CD-ROM)”...

  • Page 88: Your Computer

    Turn off the camera and USB cable USB port then use the USB cable (included with camera) that comes with the camera to connect it to Large connector your computer. • Connecting the camera to a computer with a USB cable starts charging of the camera’s battery [USB/AV]...
  • Page 89 Right-click the “DCIM” folder. On the shortcut menu that appears, click “Copy”. Windows 7, Windows Vista users: Click “Start” and then “Documents”. Windows XP users: Click “Start” and then “My Documents”. • If you already have a “DCIM” folder in “Documents” (Windows 7, Windows Vista) or “My Documents”...

  • Page 90: Playing Movies

    Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files that are in the camera’s built-in memory or on its memory card. Doing so can cause problems with the camera’s image management data, which will make it impossible to play back images on the camera and can drastically alter remaining memory capacity.

  • Page 91: Uploading Movie Files To Youtube

    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 92 . 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 93: Transferring Images From Your Computer To Camera Memory

    . To transfer images to the camera Connect the camera to your computer (page 87). 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 94 . To transfer computer screen captures to the camera Connect the camera to your computer (page 87). 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 95: Transforming Snapshots Into Artistic Image

    The CD-ROM that comes with your camera contains an application called Virtual Painter 5 LE for CASIO. By installing this application on your computer, you can transform your digital images so they appear as if they were drawn or painted by hand.

  • Page 96: Viewing User Documentation

    IMPORTANT! • Virtual Painter 5 LE for CASIO supports transformation of JPEG images shot with CASIO brand EXILIM Series digital cameras only. Transformation of images shot with a different brand digital camera is not supported. • Be sure to use “Save As” or otherwise change to a different file name when saving a snapshot that you have transformed into an artistic image.

  • Page 97: 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. Operating When you want to do System Install this software: this: page: Version Save images to your OS 9...

  • Page 98: Your Macintosh

    Turn off the camera and USB cable USB port then use the USB cable (included with camera) that comes with the camera to connect it to Large connector your Macintosh. • Connecting the camera to a computer with a USB cable starts charging of the camera’s battery [USB/AV]...

  • Page 99: To View Copied Images

    After the copy operation is complete, drag the drive icon to Trash. On the camera, press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the camera. After making sure that the green back lamp is unlit, disconnect the camera from the computer. . To view copied images Double-click the camera’s drive icon.

  • Page 100: Transferring Images Automatically And Managing Them On Your Macintosh

    Transferring Images Automatically and Managing Them on Your Macintosh If you are running Mac OS X, you can manage snapshots using iPhoto, which comes bundled with some Macintosh products. If you are running Mac OS 9, you will need to use commercially available software.

  • Page 101: Viewing User Documentation

    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 an Eye-Fi Wireless SD Memory Card to Transfer Images...
  • Page 102 IMPORTANT! • Recorded images are transferred over wireless LAN. Do not use the Eye-Fi card or turn off Eye-Fi card communication (page 106) when on an aircraft or in any other location where use of wireless communication is limited or prohibited. •...

  • Page 103: 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 104: 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 105: 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 106: 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. See the following for more information. – REC Menu (page 55) – PLAY Menu (page 71) Turning off Eye-Fi Card Communication (Eye-Fi) Procedure [SET] * MENU * Set Up Tab * Eye-Fi...

  • Page 107: Configuring A Startup Image

    Configuring a Startup Image (Startup) Procedure [SET] * MENU * Set Up Tab * Startup Display the image you want to use as your startup image and then select “On”. • The startup image does not appear when you turn on the camera by pressing [p] (PLAY).

  • Page 108: Configuring World Time Settings

    Configuring World Time Settings (World Time) Procedure [SET] * 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 109: Time Stamping Snapshots

    Time Stamping Snapshots (Timestamp) Procedure [SET] * MENU * Set Up Tab * Timestamp You can configure the camera to stamp the recording date only, or date and time in the lower right corner of each snapshot. • Once date and time information is stamped into a snapshot, it cannot be edited or deleted.

  • Page 110: Specifying The Date Style

    Specifying the Date Style (Date Style) Procedure [SET] * MENU * Set Up Tab * Date Style You can select from among three different styles for the date. Example: July, 10, 2012 YY/MM/DD 12/7/10 DD/MM/YY 10/7/12 MM/DD/YY 7/10/12 Specifying the Display Language (Language) Procedure [SET] * MENU * Set Up Tab * Language .

  • Page 111: Configuring Sleep State Settings

    Configuring Sleep State Settings (Sleep) Procedure [SET] * MENU * Set Up Tab * Sleep This feature turns off the monitor screen whenever no camera operation is performed for a preset amount 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 112: Disabling File Deletion

    Configuring [r] and [p] Settings (REC/PLAY) Procedure [SET] * MENU * Set Up Tab * REC/PLAY Camera turns on whenever [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) is Power On pressed. Camera turns on or off whenever [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) Power On/Off is pressed.

  • Page 113: Configuring Usb Protocol Settings

    Configuring USB Protocol Settings (USB) Procedure [SET] * 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 87, 97).

  • Page 114: Formatting Built-In Memory Or A Memory Card

    Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card (Format) Procedure [SET] * 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 115: 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 116 • 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 117 • 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 118: 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 119: 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 120: Caring For Your Camera

    Doing so creates the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric shock. 0 Should the power cord ever become damaged (to the point that internal wires are exposed or cut), immediately contact your original retailer or a CASIO authorized service center to request repair. Continued use of a damaged power cord creates the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric shock.
  • Page 121 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 122: Power Supply

    USB connection. 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 Stopper the current battery.

  • Page 123: 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 124: Using A Memory Card

    Using a Memory Card See page 23 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.
  • Page 125 . Memory Card Handling Precautions Certain types of memory cards can slow down processing speeds. In particular, you may experience problems saving high-quality (WIDE and STD) movies. When using the camera’s built-in memory or certain types of memory cards, it can take too much time to record data, which can result in breaks in the image and/or audio.

  • Page 126: Computer System Requirements For

    Hard Disk Drive Space : At least 335MB 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 127: Reset Initial Default Settings

    Reset Initial Default Settings The tables in this section show the initial default settings on menus that appear in the REC mode and PLAY mode when you reset the camera (page 114). • A dash (–) indicates an item whose setting is not reset or an item for which there is no reset setting.

  • Page 128: Play Mode

    “Set Up” Tab Eye-Fi Date Style – Startup: Sound 1 / Language – Half Shutter: Sleep 1 min Sound 1 / Auto Power Shutter: Sound 1 / 2 min Sounds Operation: Sound 1 / = Operation: REC/PLAY Power On ...//// / Ü...

  • Page 129: When Things Don't Go Right

    2)The battery may be dead. Charge the battery (page 15). If the battery goes dead soon after being charged, it means the battery has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced. Purchase a separately available CASIO NP-80 rechargeable lithium ion battery. The camera 1)Auto Power Off may have activated (page 111).
  • Page 130 (page 39) or select a different BEST SHOT scene (page 52). The ? (Flash Off) The flash unit may be malfunctioning. Contact a CASIO icon flashes red on authorized service center or your original retailer. Note that...
  • Page 131 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 21).
  • Page 132 Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action Playback The color of the Sunlight or light from another source may be shining directly playback image is into the lens when you are shooting. Position the camera so different from what sunlight does not shine directly into the lens. appears on the monitor screen when shooting.
  • Page 133 If the same message appears after you turn power back on, contact your retailer or a CASIO authorized service center. The time and date Load the camera’s battery and reconfigure the time and date settings configured settings (page 22).

  • Page 134: 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 Memory Full by editing operations.
  • Page 135 Remove the obstruction and turn power back on again. Your camera system is corrupted. Contact your retailer or a SYSTEM ERROR CASIO authorized service center. The LOCK switch of the SD, SDHC, or SDXC LOCK memory card loaded in the camera is in the The card is locked.

  • Page 136: Number Of Snapshots/Movie Recording Time/Voice Recording Time

    Number of Snapshots/Movie Recording Time/ Voice Recording Time Snapshot Built-in Memory SD Memory Card Approximate Image Size (Approx. 14.2MB (1GB ) Snapshot Image Quality Image File (Pixels) Snapshot Recording Recording Size Capacity Capacity Fine 4.86 MB (4320 3240) Normal 3.24 MB Fine 4.29 MB (4320...

  • Page 137: Voice Recording

    Movies Built-in Memory SD Memory (Approx. File Size Image Card (1GB Maximum Approximate Data 14.2MB Quality Movie File Size Rate (Frame Rate) Movie 1-minute (Pixels) Recording Recording Movie Capacity Capacity 12.5 Megabits/ WIDE 10 minutes second 7 seconds 93.1 MB 7 seconds Maximum (30 frames/second)

  • Page 138: Specifications

    Specifications File Format Snapshots: JPEG (Exif Version 2.3); DCF 2.0 standard; DPOF compliant Movies: Motion JPEG AVI, IMA-ADPCM audio (monaural) Audio (Voice Recording): WAV (monaural) Recording Media Built-in Memory (Image Storage Area: 14.2MB) SD/SDHC/SDXC Recorded Image Sizes Snapshot: 14M (4320 3240), 3:2 (4320 2880), 16:9 (4320 2432),...
  • Page 139 Shutter Speed Snapshot (Auto): 1/2 to 1/2000 second Snapshot (Night Scene): 4 to 1/2000 second * May differ due to the camera setup. Aperture Value F2.8 (W) to F7.9 (W) (When used with ND filter) * Using optical zoom changes the aperture value. White Balance Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Shade, Day White Fluorescent, Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, Manual WB...
  • Page 140 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) 180 shots Continuous Playback (Snapshots) 3 hours 10 minutes...
  • Page 141 . Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-80) Rated Voltage 3.7 V Rated Capacitance 700 mAh Operating Temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Requirements Dimensions 31.4 (W) 39.5 (H) 5.9 (D) mm (1.24" (W) 1.56" (H) 0.23" (D)) Weight Approximately 19 g (0.67 oz) .
  • Page 142 CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD. 6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan MA1104-B...

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