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Casio EXILIM EX-ZR20 User Manual

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User's Guide
Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product.
• Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User's Guide.
• Keep the User's Guide in a safe place for future reference.
• For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the official EXILIM
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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: 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 USB cable battery (NP-110) (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

    Quick Start Basics What you can do with your CASIO camera ......13 First, charge the battery prior to use....... . 15 To load the battery .
  • Page 5 Zooming with Super Resolution ......(Zoom (SR)) . . . 55 Using Continuous Shutter ........56 Using High Speed CS and Prerecord CS .
  • Page 6 Advanced Settings Using On-screen Menus ........91 REC Mode Settings .
  • Page 7 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) 116 Playing a Slideshow on the Camera ....(Slideshow) . 116 Transferring Music from Your Computer to Camera Memory ....118 Creating a Snapshot of Movie Frames .
  • Page 8 Other Settings (Set Up) 157 Enabling Power Saving ......(ECO Mode) . 157 Adjusting Monitor Screen Brightness .

  • Page 9: General Guide

    General Guide The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained. Front Back 1 2 3 4 5 blbm bs br Zoom controller Back lamp Control button (pages 29, 52, 111) (pages 17, 19, 26, 29, ([8] [2] [4] [6]) Shutter button (page 28) (pages 12, 33, 37, 41, [ON/OFF] (Power)

  • Page 10: 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 11: Movie Recording

    . Movie Recording Recording mode (page 61) Audio recording disabled (page 64) Remaining movie memory capacity (page 61) Movie recording time (page 61) Movie recording in progress (page 61) Movie quality (FHD/STD movie) (pages 61, 64)/ Recording speed (high speed movie) (page 64) Battery level indicator (page 21) .

  • Page 12: Turning Display Information On And Off

    . Movie Playback No audio data available 1 3 4 File type Protect indicator (page 123) Folder name/file name (page 154) Movie recording time (page 104) Movie quality/speed (pages 61, 64, 64) YouTube (page 68) Date/time (page 162) Battery level indicator (page 21) .

  • Page 13: 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 eight main functions. ART SHOT A variety of artistic effects help to make even common, ordinary subjects become more novel and exciting.

  • Page 14: High Speed Movie

    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. Converted to 35 mm equivalents, the focal distances available with this feature enable shooting with approximate angles of view of 15 mm and 19 mm.

  • 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-110) for power. Never try to use any other type of battery.

  • Page 16: Charge The Battery

    To replace the battery Open the battery cover and remove Stopper the current battery. With the monitor screen side of the camera facing upwards, slide the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration. After the battery pops out, pull it the rest of the way out of the camera.
  • Page 17 Connect the USB Terminal cover USB-AC adaptor cable to the camera. The back lamp should light red, indicating that charging has started. The back lamp will go out when charging is complete. USB cable It takes about (included with camera) 180 minutes to bring a fully dead battery to a full [USB/AV] port...
  • Page 18 After charging is complete, disconnect the USB cable from the camera and then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. . 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.
  • Page 19 • A battery that has not been used for a long time, certain types of computers, and connection conditions can cause charging to take more than approximately six hours, which will trigger a timer that terminates charging automatically, even if the battery is not fully charged. If this happens, disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable to restart charging.
  • Page 20 IMPORTANT! • Charging is not performed while the connected computer is in the hibernate mode. • A charging error can occur immediately after charging begins or some time after charging begins. A charging error is indicated by the back lamp flashing red. •...
  • 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 * Yellow 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

    Ultra High Speed Type SD memory card is recommended. Note, however that CASIO makes no guarantees about the operation of any Ultra High Speed Type SD memory card used with this camera.

  • Page 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 replace the memory card Press the memory card and then release it. This will cause it to pop out of the memory card slot slightly. Pull the card out the rest of the way and then insert another one. •...

  • Page 26: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off To turn power on Pressing [ON/OFF] (Power) enters the REC mode so you can record images. Pressing [p] (PLAY) while in the REC mode enters the PLAY mode, which you can use to view snapshots and movies (pages 32, 104). •...

  • Page 27: 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. When pressing the shutter button, be sure to hold the camera as shown in the illustration, 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 Selecting an Auto Recording Mode You can select one of two Auto recording modes (Auto or Premium Auto PRO) according to your digital imaging needs. Auto This is the standard Auto recording mode. With Premium Auto PRO recording, the camera automatically determines whether you are shooting a subject or scenery, and Premium other conditions.

  • Page 29: To Shoot A Snapshot

    To shoot a snapshot Point the camera at the subject. If you are using Premium Auto PRO, text will appear in the lower right corner of the monitor screen describing the type of shot the camera has detected. • You can zoom the image, if you want. Appears when the camera detects it is stationary on a tripod.

  • Page 30: Recording Beautiful Portraits

    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.

  • Page 31: Shooting With Auto

    . If the image does not focus... If the focus frame stays red and the back lamp is flashing green, it means that the image is not in focus (because the subject is too close, etc.). Re-point the camera at the subject and try to focus again.

  • Page 32: 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 104. • For information about images recorded using continuous shutter (CS), see page 106. Turn on the camera and press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode.

  • Page 33: 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 34: To Delete Specific Files

    To delete specific files Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode and then press [2] ( 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 35: 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 36: Auto Focus Restrictions

    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 37: Snapshot Tutorial

    Snapshot Tutorial Using the Control Panel The control panel can be used to configure camera settings. [8] [2] [4] [6] In the REC mode, press [SET]. [SET] Use [8] and [2] to select the setting you want to change. This will select one of the control panel icons and display its settings.* Available settings Image size/Quality* (pages 38, 99)

  • Page 38: Changing The Image Size

    NOTE • No icon is displayed for any Control Panel option (page 10) 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 39: To Select The Snapshot Image Size

    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 poster size). Small Number Less detail, but takes up less memory.
  • Page 40 • The initial factory default image size setting is 16M (16 million pixels). • Selecting “3:2” records images with an aspect ratio of 3:2, which matches the standard aspect ratio of print paper. • The letters “HDTV” stand for “High Definition Television”. An HDTV screen has an aspect ratio of 16:9, which makes them wider than the usual 4:3 aspect ratio of television screens of the past.

  • Page 41: Using Flash

    Using Flash (Flash) In the REC mode, press [2] ( Flash once. Use [4] and [6] to select the flash setting you want and then press [SET]. [2] ( Flash fires automatically in accordance with exposure Auto Flash > (amount of light and brightness) conditions. Flash Off Flash does not fire.
  • Page 42 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 194) depends on operating conditions (battery condition, ambient temperature, etc.).

  • Page 43: Selecting A Focus Mode

    Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus) In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the third control panel option from the top (Focus). Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. Approximate Focus Focus Mode Type of...
  • Page 44 To focus with manual focus On the monitor screen, compose the image so the subject you want to focus on is within the yellow boundary. Watching the image on the monitor screen use [4] and [6] to adjust focus. • At this time the image that is within the boundary Yellow boundary will enlarge and fill the monitor screen, which aids in focusing.
  • Page 45 Using Focus Lock Subject to be focused on “Focus lock” is a technique you can use when you want to compose an image in which the subject you want to focus on is not within the focus frame in the center of the screen.

  • Page 46: Specifying The Auto Focus Area

    Specifying the Auto Focus Area (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 “Í Spot”. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the fourth control panel option from the top (AF Area).

  • Page 47: Specifying Iso Sensitivity

    Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO) ISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the fifth control panel option from the top (ISO Sensitivity). Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. AUTO Adjusts sensitivity automatically according to conditions (Auto)

  • Page 48: 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 bottom (Self-timer).

  • Page 49: Adjusting White Balance

    Adjusting White Balance (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. In the REC mode, press [SET].

  • Page 50: Correcting Image Brightness

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

  • Page 51: Changing The Control Panel Date/Time Style

    Changing the Control Panel Date/Time Style In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the bottom control panel option (Date/Time). You can use [4] and [6] to select date or time display. NOTE • You can select either of two display styles (page 162) for the date: Month/Day or Day/Month.
  • Page 52 In the REC mode, slide the zoom controller to zoom. w Wide Angle z Telephoto Zoom controller w (Wide Angle): Reduces the size of the subject and broadens the range. z (Telephoto) : Enlarges the subject and narrows the range. Press the shutter button to shoot the image.

  • Page 53: Interpreting The Zoom Bar

    Interpreting the Zoom Bar During a zoom operation, a zoom bar appears on the monitor screen to show the current zoom setting. Range where image deterioration is suppressed. (optical zoom, HD Zoom, Deteriorated image range Single SR Zoom, Multi SR Zoom) (digital zoom) 32.0X to 127.5X Zoom pointer...

  • Page 54: Zoom Factor

    . Zoom Icon The appearance of the zoom icon on the monitor screen depends on the zoom factor. Optical zoom Not displayed HD Zoom Not displayed Single SR Zoom ç (White) Multi SR Zoom (Orange) Digital zoom ê . Zoom Factor The digital zoom factor depends on the image size (page 38), the super resolution zoom setting, and on whether or not the “Multi SR Zoom”...

  • Page 55: 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. Multi SR Zoom shoots a series of High Speed CS images, which are then combined into final image to suppress image quality deterioration across a range that is greater than Single SR Zoom.

  • Page 56: Using Continuous Shutter

    Using Continuous Shutter To shoot with Continuous Shutter, press [BS] (BEST [BS] (BEST SHOT) SHOT) and then select the “High Speed CS” scene. NOTE • To return from the “High Speed CS” BEST SHOT scene to the Single Shot mode, press [AUTO]. [AUTO] Using High Speed CS and Prerecord CS With High Speed CS, you can configure the camera to shoot at a speed of 3, 5, 10,...
  • Page 57 • You can specify 5, 10, 20, or 30 as the maximum number of shots for each continuous shutter operation. • You can specify anywhere from 1 second up to 10 seconds as the continuous shutter shooting time, which is the amount of time of the pre-record buffer plus the amount of time that continuous shutter recording is performed after the shutter button is pressed all the way.
  • Page 58 In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT). High Speed CS icon Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select “High Speed CS” and then press [SET]. • This will display Š (High Speed CS). Press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the second control panel option from the top (High Speed CS fps).
  • Page 59 Press [SET]. • The approximate number of recordable CS images will appear on the monitor screen. Number of recordable CS images (If you are not performing Prerecord CS, the allowable continuous shutter time also is displayed.) Remaining snapshot memory capacity Half-press the shutter button.

  • Page 60: Continuous Shutter Precautions

    Continuous Shutter Precautions • When shooting CS images, the snapshot image quality automatically changes to “Normal”. • If there is not enough available capacity on the memory card, you may not be able to record the number of CS images indicated on the monitor screen. Make sure your memory card has sufficient remaining capacity before shooting with using continuous shutter.

  • Page 61: Recording Movies

    Recording Movies To record a movie The following procedure explains how to record a standard (STD) movie. This camera supports Premium Auto PRO movie recording (page 62). See the pages indicated below for more information [0] (Movie) about movies. High-definition movie (FHD movie): page 64 High speed movie (HS movie): page 64 In the REC mode, press [MENU].

  • Page 62: Audio

    Recording Movies with Premium Auto PRO When Premium Auto PRO is enabled (page 28), the camera automatically make judgments about the subject, shooting conditions, and other parameters. The result is higher quality images than those produced by Auto recording. The shooting environment detected by the camera is displayed in the lower right corner of the REC mode screen.
  • Page 63 IMPORTANT! • 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. • Shooting movies for long periods in areas where temperature is relatively high can cause digital noise (dots of light) to appear in the movie image.

  • Page 64: Recording A High-Definition Movie

    Recording a High-definition Movie This camera supports recording of high-definition (FHD) movies. The aspect ratio of an FHD movie is 16:9, the image size is 1920 1080 pixels, and the frame rate is 30 fps. Image quality and image size settings cannot be changed. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
  • Page 65 Use [8] and [2] to select the frame rate (recording speed) you want and then press [SET]. A fast frame rate (such as 480 fps) will result in a smaller image size. Image Size » Quality Frame Rate (Pixels) HS120 120 fps HS240 240 fps...

  • Page 66: Using Prerecord Movie

    Using Prerecord Movie (Prerecord (Movie)) With Prerecord Movie, the camera continually updates a buffer that stores up to five seconds of movie images. This lets you record a move that contains what happened five seconds before you started recording, followed by real-time recording. Pressing [0] (Movie) saves the pre-recorded action (buffer contents) followed by real-time recording.
  • Page 67 . 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 68: Recording A Movie For Youtube

    Record the movie. The movie file will be stored in a camera folder named “100YOUTB”. • Installing YouTube Uploader for CASIO simplifies uploading of movie files you recorded with the “For YouTube” scene to YouTube (page 146). • To stop “For YouTube” recording and return to snapshot shooting, select a different BEST SHOT scene (page 70), or change the recording mode to R (Auto) or Ÿ...

  • Page 69: Shooting A Snapshot While Shooting A Movie

    Shooting a Snapshot while Shooting a Movie You can shoot snapshots while movie recording is in progress. When the camera is in the Single Shot mode, you can shoot snapshots one-by-one. In the CS mode, holding down the shutter button will record up to seven consecutive images at a speed of approximately 10 images per second (fps).

  • Page 70: 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 71 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 72 . 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 73: Creating Your Own Best Shot Setups

    Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setups You can save up to 999 camera setups as user BEST SHOT scenes for instant recall whenever you need them. Select the “BEST SHOT (Register User Scene)” BEST SHOT scene, and then press [SET]. Use [4] and [6] to select the snapshot whose setup you want to save.

  • Page 74: 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 Darkens the periphery and changes hues for a toy camera Toy Camera effect. Soft Focus Blurs overall focus for a mysteriously soft effect.

  • Page 75: Shooting Bright Images In The Dark Without Flash

    Press the shutter button to shoot. NOTE • You cannot view the result of an effect on the camera’s monitor screen while composing the image. • With “ART SHOT”, the settings below cannot be configured using the “Quality” or “REC” menu. Saturation, Contrast, Sharpness, Single SR Zoom Shooting Bright Images in the Dark without Flash (High Speed Night Shot)

  • Page 76: 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 77: Shooting With A Super Wide Angle Of View

    NOTE • The current “Zoom (SR)” (page 55) setting is ignored when shooting with this function. • With this BEST SHOT scene, the flash setting automatically becomes ? (Flash Off). • The desired background blur effect may not be attained if the camera or subject moves during shooting.
  • Page 78 Hold the camera so it is upright, with the shutter button and other controls at the bottom. • Do not point the camera straight down at the ground at this time. If you Control button do, the camera’s built-in vertical/horizontal position Shutter button sensor will not operate properly and may make it...
  • Page 79 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 in an arc centered on your body.
  • Page 80 • 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 81: Shooting With High Speed Night Scene

    Shooting with High Speed Night Scene (High Speed Night Scene/High Speed Night Scene and Portrait) With High Speed Night Scene and High Speed Night Scene and Portrait, the camera detects automatically whether it is being hand-held or on a tripod. If the camera detects it is being hand-held, pressing the shutter button will record a series of images and combine them in a way that minimizes image blur due to low light conditions.

  • Page 82: Shooting With High Speed Anti Shake

    Shooting with High Speed Anti Shake (High Speed Anti Shake) When you press the shutter button while High Speed Anti Shake is enabled, the camera records multiple images and automatically combines them in a way that produces a final image with minimal blur. You can shoot with this feature to minimize the effects of camera movement when shooting with optical anti shake does not produce the desired results.

  • Page 83: Shooting Snapshots And Movies Digitally Processed For Artistic Effect

    NOTE • HDR works best when shooting with the camera mounted on a tripod. • With this BEST SHOT scene, the flash setting automatically becomes ? (Flash Off). • Anti shake correction performed to compensate for camera movement while shooting with this function results in an image area that is narrower than normal. •...

  • Page 84: To Shoot A Movie With Hdr Art

    Press the shutter button to shoot. • After you press the shutter button, the message “Busy... Please wait...” will appear on the monitor screen to indicate that recording is in progress. Keep the camera still while this message is displayed. The recording process takes some time to complete after the message appears.

  • Page 85: Expanding The Zoom Range To Shoot Clearer Snapshots

    Expanding the Zoom Range to Shoot Clearer Snapshots (Multi SR Zoom) This feature uses super resolution technology and multiple Continuous Shutter (CS) images to expand the zoom range for overall images of higher quality and clarity. In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT). Select “Multi SR Zoom”...

  • Page 86: 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 87 NOTE • The following conditions are not compatible with Slide Panorama shooting. – Subject whose brightness is very different from that of its surroundings due to artificial light, sunlight, etc. – Rivers, waves, waterfalls, or other subject with constantly changing patterns –...

  • Page 88: Configuring The Camera To Help You Better Time Your Shots

    Configuring the Camera to Help You Better Time Your Shots (Lag Correction) There always is some unavoidable time lag between the point you press the shutter button and the point that the image is actually recorded. The “Lag Correction” feature lets you configure the camera to lessen or even eliminate this lag to help you better time your shots and get exactly the moment you want.
  • Page 89 Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the pre-recorded images on the monitor screen. Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the pre-recorded images. Each image appears, along with an indication of the timing when it was pre-recorded. –0.4 sec. –0.3 sec.

  • Page 90: Shooting With Priority On Subject Faces

    Shooting with Priority on Subject Faces (High Speed Best Selection) With High Speed Best Selection, the camera automatically shoots a series of images, and selects the best one based on facial image blur, and facial expression (whether the subject is smiling or blinking). In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT).

  • Page 91: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings. • You also can use the Control Panel (page 37) 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 92: Rec Mode Settings

    . Menu Operations in This Manual Menu operations are represented in this manual as shown below. The following operation is the same as the one described under “Example Menu Screen Operation” on page 91. Use [4] and [6] to select the “REC” tab. Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * “REC”...

  • Page 93: Reducing The Effects Of Camera And Subject Movement

    Reducing the Effects of Camera and Subject Movement (Anti Shake) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * “REC” Tab * Anti Shake You can turn on the camera’s Anti Shake feature to reduce image blur due to subject movement or camera movement when shooting a moving subject using telephoto, when shooting a fast-moving subject, or when shooting under dim lighting conditions.

  • Page 94: Using The Auto Focus Assist Light

    Using the Auto Focus Assist Light (AF Assist Light) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * “REC” Tab * AF Assist Light Half-pressing the shutter button while this setting is selected Front lamp causes the front lamp to light, which provides illumination for focusing in areas where lighting is dim.

  • Page 95: Shooting With Continuous Auto Focus

    Tips for Best Face Detection Results • The camera performs center focus if it cannot detect a face. • Always make sure that Auto Focus (AF) is selected as the focus mode when shooting with face detection. • Detection of the following types of faces is not supported. –...

  • Page 96: Turning Digital Zoom On Or Off

    Turning Digital Zoom On or Off (Digital Zoom) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * “REC” Tab * Digital Zoom Select “On” when you want to use digital zoom (page 53). • Digital zoom is disabled while shooting with the following feature. –...

  • Page 97: Displaying The On-Screen Grid

    Displaying the On-screen Grid (Grid) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * “REC” Tab * Grid The on-screen grid can be displayed on the REC mode monitor screen for easy vertical and horizontal alignment when composing images. Turning on Image Review (Review) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * “REC”...

  • Page 98: Configuring Power On Default Settings

    Configuring Power On Default Settings (Memory) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * “REC” Tab * 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 99: Image Quality Settings

    Image Quality Settings (Quality) Changing the Image Size (Size) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * “Quality” Tab * Size For details, see the control panel procedure on page 38. Specifying Snapshot Image Quality (t Quality (Snapshot)) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * “Quality” Tab * t Quality (Snapshot) Fine Gives image quality priority Normal...

  • Page 100: Movie Image Quality Settings

    Movie Image Quality Settings (» Quality (Movie)) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * “Quality” Tab * » Quality (Movie) This setting can be used to configure movie image quality settings and to select either normal movie recording or High Speed Movie recording. Select this setting record high-definition (FHD) movies (page 64).

  • Page 101: Specifying Iso Sensitivity

    Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * “Quality” Tab * ISO For details, see the control panel procedure on page 47. Specifying the ISO Sensitivity Upper Limit (ISO High Limit) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * “Quality” Tab * ISO High Limit Shoots using the ISO sensitivity setting specified by the “ISO Auto Sensitivity”...

  • Page 102: Specifying The Metering Mode

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

  • Page 103: Specifying Flash Intensity

    Specifying Flash Intensity (Flash Intensity) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * “Quality” Tab * Flash Intensity You can specify flash intensity to one of five levels from +2 (brightest flash) to –2 (least bright flash). • Flash intensity may not change when the subject is too far away or too close. Controlling Image Sharpness (Sharpness) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * “Quality”...

  • Page 104: Viewing Snapshots And Movies

    Viewing Snapshots and Movies Viewing Snapshots See page 32 for the procedure for viewing snapshots. Viewing a Movie Press [p] (PLAY) and then use [4] and [6] to display the movie you want to view. Press [SET] to start playback. Movie icon: »...

  • Page 105: Viewing A Panorama Image

    Viewing a Panorama Image Press [p] (PLAY), and then use [4] and [6] to display the panorama images you want to view. Press [SET] to start playback of the panorama. Panorama playback causes the image to scroll left, right, up, or down. Playback Controls To start or pause [SET]...

  • Page 106: Viewing Continuous Shutter Images

    Viewing Continuous Shutter Images Each time you perform a continuous shutter (CS) operation, the camera creates a CS group that includes all of the images for that particular CS session. You can use the following procedure to play back the images in a particular CS group. Press [p] (PLAY) and then use [4] and [6] to display the CS group whose images you want to view.

  • Page 107: Deleting Continuous Shutter Images

    The following are operations that are supported after you press [SET] to start image playback. During playback, changes the playback direction and playback speed. While playback is paused, scrolls forward or back. [4] [6] • Playback speed cannot be adjusted while the displayed image is zoomed.
  • Page 108 . Deleting Multiple Files in a CS Group While CS image playback is in progress or paused (toggle by pressing [SET]), press [2]. This will display the “CS Frame Edit” menu. Use [8] and [2] to select “Delete” and then press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select “Delete Frames”...

  • Page 109: Dividing Up A Cs Group

    Dividing Up a CS Group Use the following to divide up a CS Group into individual images. . Dividing Up a Specific CS Group While a CS group is displayed or while the images of a CS group are scrolling on the monitor screen, press [MENU]. Use [4] and [6] to select the “PLAY”...

  • Page 110: Copying A Cs Group Image

    Copying a CS Group Image Use the following procedure to copy an image in a CS group to a location outside of the group. While CS image playback is in progress or paused (toggle by pressing [SET]), press [2]. This will display the “CS Frame Edit” menu. Use [8] and [2] to select “Copy”, and then press [SET].

  • Page 111: 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 112: Viewing Snapshots And Movies On A Tv Screen

    Viewing Snapshots and Movies on a TV Screen Use the optionally available AV cable (EMC-8A) to connect the camera to the TV. AV cable (EMC-8A) Yellow White Terminal cover Video Audio [USB/AV] port AUDIO IN jack (red) AUDIO IN jack (white) VIDEO IN jack (yellow) Making sure that the 6 mark on the camera is aligned with the 4 mark of the AV cable connector,...
  • Page 113 Turn on the camera and press [p] (PLAY). This will cause an image to appear on the TV screen, without anything appearing on the camera’s monitor screen. • You also can change the aspect ratio of the screen and the video output system (page 165).

  • Page 114: Viewing High-Quality Movies On A Hi-Vision Television

    Viewing High-quality Movies on a Hi-Vision Television Use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect the camera to the TV. For information about playback, see the procedure starting from step 2 under “Viewing Snapshots and Movies on a TV Screen” on page 112. •...
  • Page 115 . Selecting the HDMI Terminal Output Method (HDMI Output) Procedure [MENU] * “Set Up” Tab * HDMI Output Use this setting to select the digital signal format when connecting to a TV with an HDMI cable. This setting will cause the format to change automatically in accordance Auto with the connected TV.

  • Page 116: Other Playback Functions (Play)

    Other Playback Functions (PLAY) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other playback operations. For information about menu operations, see page 91. Playing a Slideshow on the Camera (Slideshow) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * “PLAY” Tab * Slideshow Start Starts the slideshow Images...
  • Page 117 Effect Select the effect you want. Pattern 1 to 5: Plays background music and applies an image change effect. • Patterns 2 through 4 have different background music, but they all use the same image change effect. • Pattern 5 can be used for playback of snapshots only (except for those that are part of a CS group), and the “Interval”...

  • Page 118: Transferring Music From Your Computer To Camera Memory

    Transferring Music from Your Computer to Camera Memory You can replace the built-in slideshow background music with other music from your computer. Supported File Types: • PCM format (16-bit, monaural / stereo) WAV files • Sampling Frequencies: 11.025 kHz/22.05 kHz/44.1 kHz Number of Files: 9 File names: SSBGM001.WAV to SSBGM009.WAV •...

  • Page 119: Creating A Snapshot Of Movie Frames

    Creating a Snapshot of Movie Frames (MOTION PRINT) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Movie Screen * [MENU] * “PLAY” Tab * MOTION PRINT Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the movie frames and display the one you want to use as the image of the MOTION PRINT image. Holding down [4] or [6] scrolls at high speed.
  • Page 120 Press [2] to display the editing menu and specify one or two cut points. While the frame you want the cut to be up to is (To-Point Cut) displayed, press [2]. While the frame you want the first (From) cut to be is displayed, press [2].

  • Page 121: Optimizing Image Brightness

    Optimizing Image Brightness (Lighting) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * “PLAY” Tab * Lighting You can use this setting to optimize the balance between bright areas and dark areas in existing images. Performs a higher level of brightness correction than the “+1” setting. Performs brightness correction.

  • Page 122: Adjusting The Brightness Of An Existing Snapshot

    NOTE • You also can adjust the white balance when recording images (page 49). • The original snapshot is retained in memory and not deleted. • When you display an altered image on the camera’s monitor screen, the date and time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was altered.

  • Page 123: Protecting A File Against Deletion

    Protecting a File Against Deletion (Protect) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * “PLAY” Tab * Protect Protects specific files. Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the files until the one you want to protect is displayed. Use [8] and [2] to select “On” and then press [SET].
  • Page 124 Use [8] and [2] to select “On” and then press [SET]. This will protect the image and display the › icon. • To unprotect an image, select “Off” in step 4 and then press [SET]. After you are finished, select “Cancel” and then press [SET] to exit this operation.

  • Page 125: Editing The Date And Time Of An Image

    Editing the Date and Time of an Image (Date/Time) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * “PLAY” Tab * Date / Time [8] [2] Changes the setting at the cursor location. [4] [6] Moves the cursor between settings. [0] (Movie) Toggles between 12-hour and 24-hour format.

  • Page 126: Resizing A Snapshot

    Resizing a Snapshot (Resize) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [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 resize an image to one of three sizes: 10M, 5M, VGA.

  • Page 127: Copying Files

    Copying Files (Copy) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot or Movie Screen * [MENU] * “PLAY” Tab * Copy Files can be copied from the camera’s built-in memory to a memory card or from a memory card to built-in memory. Copies all files from built-in camera memory to a memory card. Built-in * This option copies all the files in built-in camera memory.

  • Page 128: Combining Cs Images Into A Single Still Image

    Combining CS Images into a Single Still Image (CS Multi Print) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Display CS group. * [MENU] * “PLAY” Tab * CS Multi Print Use [8] and [2] to select “Create”. • You can use [4] and [6] to select a different CS group, if you want. Press [SET].

  • Page 129: Dynamic Photo

    Dynamic Photo This camera comes with a number of subjects in built-in memory (“built-in subjects”), which you can insert into snapshots and movies to create Dynamic Photo images. • The term “built-in subjects” refers to the moving figures and characters that came pre-programmed in the ™...
  • Page 130 If you are inserting a subject into a movie an image will appear on the monitor screen showing the approximate location of the subject in the movie. Use [4] and [6] to shift Insert location the location to the position you want. After you are finished, press [SET].

  • Page 131: To View A Dynamic Photo

    To view a Dynamic Photo (Dynamic Photo File) Press [p] (PLAY) and then use [4] and [6] to display the Dynamic Photo you want to view. If you want to see the subject in the Dynamic Photo movie, press [SET]. The Dynamic Photo is repeated as a continuous loop.

  • Page 132: 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 133: Connecting The Camera To A Printer

    . Connecting the Camera to a Printer Use the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to connect the camera to your printer’s USB port. USB cable (included with camera) [USB/AV] port Large connector Small connector USB port Terminal cover Making sure that the 6 mark on the camera is aligned with the 4 mark of the USB cable connector, connect the cable to the camera.
  • Page 134 . 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 135: 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 136 . Configuring the Same DPOF Settings for All the Images Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * “PLAY” Tab * DPOF Printing * All images Use [8] and [2] to specify the number of copies. You can specify a value up to 99. Specify 00 if you do not want to print the image. •...
  • Page 137 . To configure the same DPOF settings for all the images in a CS group While CS image playback is in progress or paused (toggle by pressing [SET]), press [2]. This will display the “CS Frame Edit” menu. Use [8] and [2] to select “DPOF Printing” and then press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select “Frame all”...

  • Page 138: Date Stamping

    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 139 . Standards Supported by the Camera • PictBridge This is a standard of the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge, and perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls.

  • Page 140: Using The Camera With A Computer

    Using the Camera with a Computer Things you can do using a computer... You can perform the operations described below while the camera is connected to a computer. Save images to a Save images and view them manually computer and view (USB connection) (pages 142, 150).

  • Page 141: Using The Camera With A Windows Computer

    Transfer images to Windows Vista, • You need to download it the camera Windows XP (SP3) from the website. YouTube Uploader for CASIO and Photo Transport will not run under 64-bit versions of Windows OS. Using the Camera with a Computer...

  • Page 142: Viewing And Storing Images On A Computer

    . Computer System Requirements for Software Computer system requirements are different for each of the applications. Information about computer system requirements can be found under “Computer System Requirements for Software (For Windows)” on page 178 of this manual. . Precautions for Windows Users •...
  • Page 143 Turn off the camera and then use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect it to your computer. USB port USB cable (included with camera) Large connector [USB/AV] port Small connector Terminal cover Making sure that the 6 mark on the camera is aligned with the 4 mark of the USB cable connector, connect the cable to the camera.
  • Page 144 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 145: Playing Movies

    . To view images you copied to your computer Double-click the copied “DCIM” folder to open it. Double-click the folder that contains the images you want to view. Double-click the image file you want to view. • For information about file names, see “Memory Folder Structure” on page 155. •...

  • Page 146: Uploading Movie Files To Youtube

    . To install YouTube Uploader for CASIO Download the YouTube Uploader for CASIO installer from the CASIO digital camera support page (http://www.casio-intl.com/support/). Double-click the installer and follow the installation instructions that appear on your computer screen.
  • Page 147 . 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 148: Transferring Images From Your Computer To Camera Memory

    If you want to transfer images from your computer to the camera, install Photo Transport on your computer. . To install Photo Transport Download the Photo Transport installer from the CASIO digital camera support page (http://www.casio-intl.com/support/). Double-click the installer and follow the installation instructions that appear on your computer screen.
  • Page 149 . To transfer computer screen captures to the camera Connect the camera to your computer (page 142). 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 150: Using The Camera With A Macintosh

    Using the Camera with a Macintosh Install the required software in accordance with what version of the Macintosh OS you are running and what you want to do. When you want to Operating Install this software: do this: System Version page: Save images to your Macintosh and view...
  • Page 151 . To connect the camera to your computer and save files Turn on the camera and press [MENU]. On the “Set Up” tab, select “USB” and then press [6]. Use [8] and [2] to select “Mass Storage”, and then press [SET]. Turn off the camera and then use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect it to your Macintosh.

  • Page 152: To View Copied Images

    Double-click the camera’s drive icon. The camera’s back lamp will light green or orange at this time. In this mode, your Macintosh recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or the camera’s built-in memory if it does not have a memory card loaded) as a drive. The appearance of the drive icon depends on the Mac OS version you are using.

  • Page 153: Playing A Movie

    Playing a Movie You can use QuickTime, which comes bundled with your operating system, to play back movies on a Macintosh. 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.

  • Page 154: 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 155: 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 156: 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 157: Other Settings (Set Up)

    Other Settings (Set Up) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other operations in both the REC mode and PLAY mode. For information about menu operations, see page 91. Enabling Power Saving (ECO Mode) Procedure [MENU] * “Set Up”...

  • Page 158: Auto Image Orientation Detection And Rotation

    Auto Image Orientation Detection and Rotation (Auto Rotate) Procedure [MENU] * “Set Up” Tab * Auto Rotate Automatically rotates snapshots shot with the camera held vertically 90 degrees. Images not rotated automatically. The camera automatically detects whether a snapshot image was shot in portrait or landscape orientation and displays it accordingly.

  • Page 159: Specifying The File Name Serial Number Generation Rule

    Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Rule (File No.) Procedure [MENU] * “Set Up” Tab * File No. Use the following procedure to specify the rule that governs generation of the serial number used in file names (page 154). Tells the camera to remember the last used file number.

  • Page 160: Configuring World Time Settings

    Configuring World Time Settings (World Time) Procedure [MENU] * “Set Up” Tab * World Time You can use the World Time screen to view the current time in a zone that is different from your Home City when you go on a trip, etc. World Time displays the current time in 162 cities in 32 time zones around the globe.

  • Page 161: Time Stamping Snapshots

    Time Stamping Snapshots (Timestamp) Procedure [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 162: Specifying The Date Style

    Specifying the Date Style (Date Style) Procedure [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 • This setting also affects the control panel date format as shown below (page 37). YY/MM/DD or MM/DD/YY: MM/DD DD/MM/YY: DD/MM Specifying the Display Language (Language)

  • Page 163: Configuring Sleep State Settings

    Configuring Sleep State Settings (Sleep) Procedure [MENU] * “Set Up” Tab * 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.

  • Page 164: Configuring The [R] Setting

    Configuring the [r] Setting (REC) Procedure [MENU] * “Set Up” Tab * REC Power On Camera turns on whenever [r] (REC) is pressed. Power On / Off Camera turns on or off whenever [r] (REC) is pressed. Disable Camera does not turn on or off when [r] (REC) is pressed. •...

  • Page 165: Configuring Usb Protocol Settings

    Configuring USB Protocol Settings (USB) Procedure [MENU] * “Set Up” Tab * USB You can use the procedure below to select the USB communication protocol, which is used when exchanging data with a computer, printer, or other external device. Select this setting when connecting to a computer (pages 142, 151).

  • Page 166: Selecting The Hdmi Terminal Output Method

    Selecting the HDMI Terminal Output Method (HDMI Output) Procedure [MENU] * “Set Up” Tab * HDMI Output • See page 115 for details. Configuring a Startup Image (Startup) Procedure [MENU] * “Set Up” Tab * Startup Display the image you want to use as your startup image and then select “On”. •...

  • Page 167: Formatting Built-In Memory Or A Memory Card

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

  • Page 168: 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 169 • 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 170 • 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 171: 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 172: 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 173: 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 174 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 175: Power Supply

    Any and all unauthorized copying, distribution, and transfer for commercial purposes of the software provided by CASIO for this product are prohibited. This product’s YouTube upload functionality is included under license from YouTube, LLC. The presence of YouTube upload functionality in this product is not an endorsement or recommendation of the product by YouTube, LLC.

  • Page 176: 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 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F).

  • Page 177: Using A Memory Card

    Using a Memory Card See page 23 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 178: Computer System Requirements For Software (For Windows)

    Actual requirements are greater, depending on the number of images and the sizes of the images being handled. 0Windows YouTube Uploader for CASIO Operating System : Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP (SP3) Other : Sufficient memory to run the operating system...

  • Page 179: 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 167). Menu items depend on whether the camera is in the REC mode or PLAY mode. •...
  • Page 180 “Quality” Tab Size White Balance Auto WB Quality Metering B Multi Normal (Snapshots) Lighting Quality » Flash Intensity (Movies) Sharpness EV Shift Saturation Auto Contrast ISO High Limit Auto “Set Up” Tab ECO Mode Adjust – Screen Auto Date Style –...

  • Page 181: Using The On-Screen Histogram To Check Exposure

    . PLAY Mode “PLAY” Tab Images: All images / DPOF Printing – Time: 30 min / Protect – Slideshow Interval: 3 sec / Date / Time – Effect: Pattern 1 Rotation – Dynamic Photo – Resize – Movie – Converter Trimming –...

  • Page 182: How To Use The Histogram

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

  • Page 183: When Things Don't Go Right

    2)The battery may be dead. Charge the battery (page 16). 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-110 rechargeable lithium ion battery. The camera 1)Auto Power Off may have activated (page 163).
  • Page 184 (page 41) or select a different BEST SHOT scene (page 70). 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 185 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 186 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 187 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 188: Display Messages

    The Anti Shake unit of the camera may be malfunctioning. LENS ERROR 2 If the same message appears after you turn power back on, contact your retailer or a CASIO authorized service center. Load paper! The printer ran out of paper while printing.
  • Page 189 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 190: Number Of Snapshots/Movie Recording Time

    Number of Snapshots/Movie Recording Time Snapshot Built-in Memory SD Memory Card Approximate Image Size Image Quality Image File Recording Recording (Pixels) Size Capacity Capacity Fine 10.71 MB 1072 (4608 3456) Normal 5.57 MB 1654 Fine 9.43 MB 1214 (4608 3072) Normal 4.92 MB 1873...
  • Page 191 Movies Built-in SD Memory Image File Size Memory Card Quality Maximum Approximate Data (Pixels) / File Size Rate (Frame Rate) 1-minute Recording Recording (Audio) Movie Capacity Capacity 14.2 Megabits/second 35 minutes (1920 1080) 27 seconds 106.5 MB (30 frames/second) 59 seconds (Stereo) 10.9 Megabits/second 46 minutes...
  • Page 192 Memory Card Built-in Memory Image Quality Maximum File Approximate Data Rate (Maximum Recording (Pixels) / (Audio) Size (Frame Rate) recording time Capacity per recording) YouTube (HS480) 40.0 Megabits/second (224 160) 9 seconds 56 seconds (480 frames/second) (No audio) YouTube (HS240) 40.0 Megabits/second 1 minute (512...

  • Page 193: Specifications

    Specifications File Format Snapshots: JPEG (Exif Version 2.3; DCF 2.0 standard; DPOF compliant) Movies: MOV format, H.264/AVC standard, IMA-ADPCM (stereo) Recording Media Built-in Memory (Image Storage Area: 52.2MB*) SD/SDHC/SDXC * Built-in memory capacity after formatting Recorded Image Sizes Snapshots: 16M (4608 3456), 3:2 (4608 3072), 16:9 (4608 2592),...
  • Page 194 Metering Multi-pattern, center weighted, and spot by imaging element Exposure Control Program AE Exposure –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV (in 1/3EV steps) Compensation Shutter CMOS electronic shutter, mechanical shutter Shutter Speed Snapshot (Auto): 1/4 to 1/2000 second Snapshot (Premium Auto PRO): 4 to 1/10000 second * May differ due to the camera setup.
  • Page 195 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. 335 shots (ECO Mode: Off (Initial Default Number of Shots (CIPA) (Operating Time)* Setting))
  • Page 196 . Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-110) Rated Voltage 3.7 V Rated Capacitance 1200 mAh Operating Temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Requirements Dimensions 37.5 (W) 44.9 (H) 7.0 (D) mm (1.48" (W) 1.77" (H) 0.28" (D)) (excluding projections) Weight Approximately 25 g (0.9 oz) .
  • Page 197 CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. 6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan MA1202-A 2012...

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