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Digital Camera
EX-Z2000
User's Guide
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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 EX-Z2000 User's Guide Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product. • Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User's Guide. • Keep the User's Guide in a safe place for future reference. • For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the official EXILIM Website at http://www.exilim.com/...
  • Page 2 As you unpack your camera, check to make sure that all items shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer. Rechargeable lithium ion Digital camera Charger unit (BC-110L) battery (NP-110) To attach the strap to the camera Attach strap here.

  • Page 3: Unpacking Read T His First

    • Any copying of the contents of this User's Guide, either in part or its entirety, is forbidden. Except for your own personal use, any other use of the contents of this manual without the permission of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. is forbidden under copyright laws.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    General Guide ..........Monitor Screen Contents ........M! Quick Start Basics What is a digital camera? ........What you can do with your CASIO camera ......First, charge the battery prior to use ........ II To charge the battery ..........
  • Page 5 M! Recording Movie Images and Audio To record a movie ..........Using Prerecord Movie ......... Shooting a Snapshot while Shooting a Movie ......Recording Audio Only ......(Voice Recording) .. 52 H To play back an audio recording ........M! Using BEST SHOT What is BEST SHOT? ..........
  • Page 6 II Adjusting Image Contrast ....... (Contrast)... II Specifying Flash Intensity ......(Flash Intensity)... M! Viewing Snapshots and Movies Viewing Snapshots ..........Viewing a Movie ..........Viewing Continuous Shutter Images ....... II Deleting Continuous Shutter images ......... II Dividing Up a CS Group ........... Zooming an On-screen Image ........
  • Page 7 M! Printing Printing Snapshots ..........Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer ....Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number of Copies ......... M! Using the Camera with a Computer Things you can do using a computer .......
  • Page 8 Resetting the Camera to Factory Defaults ....(Reset) . 148 M! Configuring Monitor Screen Settings Using the On-screen Histogram to Check Exposure ....II How to Use the Histogram ........M! Appendix Precautions during Use ........Power Supply ..........II Charging ............I To replace the battery ..........

  • Page 9: Monitor Screen Contents

    iiJJil, The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained. • Camera Front Back @Zoom controller @[BS] button (page 54) @[1-_--I] (PLAY) button (pages 23, 46, 87, 88) @[O] (REC) button (pages 21, 27) @Shutter button (page 23) (pages 21,23) @Back lamp @[ON/OFF]...
  • Page 10 The monitor screen uses v arious indicators, icons, and values tokeep y ou informed ofthe camera's status. • The sample screens inthis section are intended toshow y ou the locations ofall t he indicators and figures that can appear onthe monitor screen invarious modes. They d onot r epresent screens that a ctually appear onthe camera.
  • Page 11 • Movie Recording @Flash (page 35) @Recording mode (page 49) @White balance setting (page 80) @Remaining movie memory capacity (page 49) @Movie recording time (page 49) @Exposure compensation (page 45) @Battery level indicator (page 16) @Histogram (page 149) • Snapshot Viewing @ File type @Protect indicator (page 102)

  • Page 12: M! Quick Start Basics

    Adigital camera stores images onamemory card, soyou can record and delete images acountless number oftimes. Delete I Play computer, Quick Start Basics...

  • Page 13: 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. Premium Auto Select Premium Auto recording and the camera automatically determines whether you are shooting a subject or scenery, and other conditions. Premium Auto delivers higher image quality than standard Auto.

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

    Note that the battery of a newly purchased camera is not charged. Perform the steps under "To charge the battery" to bring the battery to a full charge. • Your camera requires a special CASIO rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-110) for power. Never try to use any other type of battery.

  • Page 15: To Load The Battery

    Other Charging Precautions • Use the special charger (BC-110L) to charge the special lithium ion battery (NP-110). Never use any other type of charger device. Attempting to use a different charger can result in an unexpected accident. • A battery that is still warm due to normal use may not charge fully. Give the battery time to cool before charging it.
  • Page 16 Close the battery cover. Close the battery cover and then shift the slider towards LOCK. • For information about how to replace the battery, see page 159. Checking Remaining Battery Power As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates remaining power as shown below.

  • Page 17: 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 18: Preparing A Memory Card

    Use [A] and [V] to select "Auto" or "Premium Auto" as the auto recording mode (page 23) and then press [SET]. • After configuring the auto recording mode setting you want here, you can toggle between "Auto" and "Premium Auto" by pressing [AUTO]. If you make a mistake configuring display language, date, or time settings with the above procedure, refer to the following pages for information...

  • Page 19: To Load A Memory Card

    • Never insert anything besides a supported memory card (page 18) 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 20: To Format (Initialize) A New Memory Card

    memory format (initialize) a new card You need to format a new memory card before using it for the first time. 1. Turn on the camera and press [MENU]. 2. Select the "Set Up" tab, select "Format" and then press [_.]. 3.

  • Page 21: Turning The Camera On And Off

    power W To turn To enter the REC mode, press [ON/OFF] (Power) or [ON/OFF] (Power) (REC). To enter the PLAY mode, press [I-_--I] (PLAY). The back lamp will light (green) momentarily and the camera will turn on. If you are entering the REC mode, the lens will extend from the camera at this time.

  • Page 22: Holding The Camera Correctly

    iil ..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 23: To Shoot A Snapshot

    iiiiiiMii , W Selecting an Auto Recording Mode You can select one of two auto recording modes (Auto or Premium Auto) according to your digital imaging needs. This is the standard Auto recording mode. • It provides faster operation than Premium Auto recording. With Premium Auto recording, the camera automatically determines whether you are shooting a subject or scenery, and other conditions.

  • Page 24: To Shoot A Snapshot

    To shoot a snapshot Point the camera at the subject. If you are using Premium Auto, 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...
  • Page 25 Continuing to keep the camera still, press the shutter button the rest of the way down. This records the snapshot. Recording a Movie Full-press [e] (Movie) Press [e] (Movie) to start movie recording. Press [Q] (Movie) again to stop movie recording. See page 49 for details.
  • Page 26 • Shooting with Premium Auto • In addition to shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity, the camera automatically executes the following operation as required when shooting with Premium Auto. - Auto Focus is normally performed until you half-press the shutter button. - Intelligent AF (Page 40) - Face Detection (Page 44) - Make-up/Landscape...

  • Page 27: 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 84. Press [r_-I] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode. • This will display one of the snapshots currently stored in memory.

  • Page 28: Deleting Images

    If memory becomes full, you can delete images you no longer need to free up storage and record more images. • Remember that a file (image) delete operation cannot be undone. • Deleting an audio snapshot (page 105) deletes both the snapshot and the audio file.

  • Page 29: To Delete All Files

    To delete all files 1. Press [1"_-I] ( PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode and then press [V] (_ $ ). 2. Use [A] and [V] to select "Delete All Files" and then press [SET]. 3. Use[A] and [V] to select "Yes" and then press [SET] to delete all files.

  • Page 30: 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 - Multiple subjects at varying distances from the camera - Subject in a dark location - Subject that is too far away for light from the AF assist lamp to reach...

  • Page 31: M! Snapshot Tutorial

    The Control Panel can be used to configure camera settings. 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. This will select one of the Control Panel icons and display its settings. Available settings Control Panel [A] IT3 [_3 [_-] [SET] 2. Use [A] and [V] to select the setting you want to change.

  • Page 32: Specifying Control Panel Items

    Specifying Control Panel Items You can use the following procedure to specify the eight items you want on the Control Panel. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Press [MENU]. • This will display a menu of Control Panel items, with the items currently selected for display shown in green.
  • Page 33 • About image sizes The size of an image indicates how many pixels it contains, and is expressed horizontal pixels×vertical pixels. 10M (3648×2736) size image = 3648* Approximately 10 million pixels VGA (640×480) size image = 640 * Approximately 300,000 pixels * Unit: pixels Image Size Selection Tips...
  • Page 34 • To select the image size In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2. Use [A] and [V] to select the top Control Panel option (Image Size). 3. Use [4] and [,] to select an image size and then press [SET]. Poster Print (4320×3240) Good detail for better clarity even for images...

  • Page 35: (Flash)

    1. In the REC mode, press [V] ( _ $ ) once. Use [,] and [,] to select the flash setting you want and then press [SET]. • You can select the flash mode by pressing [T] ( _ {, ) [V] ( _ { ) in either of the following cases.
  • Page 36 _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 177) depends on operating conditions (battery condition, ambient temperature, etc.) •...

  • Page 37: (Focus)

    You can select a focus mode setting. 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [A] and [V] to select the third Control Panel option from the top (Focus). Use [,] and [P.] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. Approximately Auto General...
  • Page 38 Super Macro Super Macro fixes optical zoom at a position that allows you to shoot from the closest distance to the subject. The result is closer and larger subject images. _NOTE • Zoom is fixed while Super Macro is selected, so no zoom operation is performed when you slide the zoom controller.
  • Page 39 Using Focus Lock Subject to be focused "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 40: (Af Area)

    iiiiiiii_, ..The camera automatically determines the focus point on the _;i_!i_t screen and focuses there (intelligent AF). This mode takes readings of a small area in the center of the image. This setting works well with focus lock (page 39). IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII_ When you half-press the shutter button while this setting selected, the camera will select the optimum Auto Focus area from among...
  • Page 41 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down. "1"_!_Intelligent ..Spot" or "[i_i_ Tracking" Focus frame Focus frame "rt_ff_Multi" Focus frame • "rt_ff_ Multi" cannot be selected for the Auto Focus area while you are using Face Detection (page 44). •...

  • Page 42: (Iso)

    ISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [A] and [V] to select the fifth Control Panel option from the top (ISO Sensitivity). Use [,] and [,] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. Adjusts sensitivity automatically according to conditions Lower sensitivity...
  • Page 43 iiiiiiii_, ..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]. 2. Use[A] and [V] to select the sixth Control Panel option from the top (Self-timer).

  • Page 44: (Face Detection)

    When shooting people, the face detection feature detects the faces of up to ten individuals and adjusts focus and brightness accordingly. 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2. Use [A] and [V] to select the seventh Control Panel option from the top (Face Detection).

  • Page 45: (Ev Shift)

    • Face detection cannot be used in combination with any of the following features. - Some BEST SHOT scenes - Movie Recording • The following function is disabled when shooting with face detection. - Multi AF You can manually adjust an image's exposure value (EV value) before shooting it. •...

  • Page 46: Changing The Control Panel Date/Time Style

    In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2. Use[A] and [V] to select the bottom Control Panel option (Date/Time). Use [<] and [1_] to select the date or time. _NOTE • You can select either of two display style (page 144) for the date: Month/Day or Day/Month.

  • Page 47: 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 48). • Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against image blur due to camera movement when shooting with telephoto.
  • Page 48 • The image deterioration point Maximum Undeteriorated depends on the image size (page Zoom Factor zoom limit 32). The smaller the image size, the higher the zoom factor you can use before reaching the image deterioration point. • Though digital zoom generally 23.7X 5.9X causes a deterioration of image...
  • Page 49 L"__ iiiiI,, Configure the quality setting for the movie (page 77). 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 (page 175) at the subject and then press [Q] [O] (Movie) (Movie).
  • Page 50 _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 Microphone shooting a movie.
  • Page 51 With this feature, the camera prerecords up to four seconds of whatever is happening in front of the lens in a buffer that is continually updated. Pressing [O] saves the prerecorded action (buffer contents) followed by real-time recording. Real-time recording continues until you stop it. Recording start Recording...
  • Page 52 llllllllh While a movie is being recorded, press the shutter button. Movie recording continues after the snapshot is recorded. _NOTE • You can use [V] ( _ { ) while shooting a movie to change the flash mode setting. • Movie recording is interrupted for a few seconds at the point where a snapshot is recorded.
  • Page 53 _NOTE • You can use [A] (DISP) during audio recording to toggle the monitor screen on and off. • When monitor screen contents are turned off, selecting the "Voice Recording" scene will cause the monitor screen to turn off immediately (page 149).
  • Page 54 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 55 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 56 • BEST SHOT Precautions • Some BEST SHOT scenes cannot be used while recording a movie. • The following BEST SHOT scenes cannot be used while shooting a snapshot. Prerecord (Movie), For YouTube • The Voice Recording scene cannot be used while shooting a snapshot or recording a movie.
  • Page 57 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. On the BEST SHOT scene menu, select the scene named BEST SHOT (Register User Scene). 2.
  • Page 58 You can use this procedure to shoot a portrait and then print it out in the following standard ID photo sizes: 30x24mm, 40x30mm, 45x35mm, 50x40mm, 55x45mm. Press [BS] and then select the "ID Photo" scene. Press the shutter button to shoot a portrait of the person for whom you want to create an ID photo.
  • Page 59 A process called "keystone correction" makes lines straight and natural, even if rectangular subjects are shot from an angle• Before keystone After keystone correction correction BEST SHOT has two scenes• Business cards and documents White board, etc. Press [BS] and then select the "Business cards and documents"...
  • Page 60 _NOTE • When composing an image like the ones shown above, make sure that the entire outline of the object you are trying to shoot is enclosed within the monitor screen. • Make sure the object is against a background that allows its outline to stand out.
  • Page 61 The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings. • You also can use the Control Panel (page 31 ) 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 62 • Menu Operations in This Manual Menu operations are represented in this manual as shown below. The following operation is the same one described under "Example Menu Screen Operation" on page 61. Use [,_] and [1_] to select the "REC" tab. re[O] (REC)_ ---_ [MENU]_ ---_ REC Tab_ ---_ Focus_...
  • Page 63 Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus) (REC) ---_ [MENU] ---_ REC Tab ---_ Focus For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 37. Using Continuous Shutter (CS) (REC) ---_ [MENU] ---_ REC Tab ---_ CS Your camera has four continuous shutter modes. Depends on Until According to image size...
  • Page 64 • Specifying the Method for Saving Continuous Shutter Images Specify the method to use for saving images recorded with the following continuous shutter (CS) modes. CS: 4 fps/10 fps After continuous shutter shooting is finished, use [A] and [V] to select the save method you want and then press [SET].
  • Page 65 • 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 66 _ Using Auto Shutter (Auto Shutter) (REC) ---_ [MENU] ---_ REC Tab ---_ Auto Shutter With Auto Shutter, the camera releases the shutter automatically when it detects that certain conditions are present. Camera releases the shutter automatically when it detects image blur to camera and subject movement are minimized.
  • Page 67 • To use Detect Panning to minimize image blur (Detect Panning) 1. Point the camera at location where the subject will pass and then half- press the shutter button to adjust exposure and focus. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down.
  • Page 68 • To change Auto Shutter trigger sensitivity (Sensitivity) 1. Use [A] and [V] to select "Sensitivity" and then press [,]. Use [,] and [,] to select the sensitivity setting you want, and then press [SET]. • You can select any one of three sensitivity levels, from _ (Lowest) to (Highest).
  • Page 69 • If the camera remains in Auto Shutter standby without releasing the shutter, you can record an image by pressing the shutter button all the way down again. • Detect Blur and Detect Panning may not produce the desired effect when shooting in an area where dim lighting requires a slow shutter speed, or when the subject is moving extremely quickly.
  • Page 70 Reducing the Effects of Camera and Subject Movement (Anti Shake) (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 71: Specifying The Auto Focus Area

    Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area) (REC) ---_ [MENU] ---_ REC Tab ---_ AF Area For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 40. (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 72 Changing the Focus Frame Shape (Focus Frame) (REC) ---_ [MENU] ---_ REC Tab ---_ Focus Frame You can use this procedure to select from among five different shapes, including a heart shape, for the focus frame. Random _NOTE • Half-pressing the shutter button will cause the focus frame to change one of the shapes shown below.
  • Page 73 Shooting with Quick Shutter (Quick Shutter) (REC) --* [MENU] REC Tab --* Quick Shutter When Quick Shutter is turned on, you can press the shutter button all the way without waiting for Auto Focus. This will record the image using a high-speed focus operation that is much faster than Auto Focus.
  • Page 74 Displaying the On-screen Grid (Grid) (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) @ uA (REC) --* [MENU] REC Tab --*...
  • Page 75 _ Configuring Power On Default Settings (Memory) (REC) ---_ [MENU] ---_ REC Tab ---_ Memory When you turn off the camera, it remembers the current settings of all enabled memory items and restores them when you turn it back on. Any memory item that is disabled will be returned to its initial default setting whenever you turn off the camera.
  • Page 76 Specifying Snapshot Size (Size) (REC) ---* [MENU] Quality Tab --* Size For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 34. Specifying Snapshot Image Quality (Quality (Snapshot)) (REC) ---_ [MENU] ---_ Quality Tab ---_ [] Quality (Snapshot) Gives image quality priority. Norma, Gives number of images priority.
  • Page 77 Specifying Movie Image Quality (Quality (Movie)) (REC) --* [MENU] Quality Tab --* Quality (Movie) Movie image quality is a standard that determines the detail, smoothness, and clarity of a movie during playback. Shooting with the high-quality (HD) setting will result in better image quality, but it also shortens the amount of time you can shoot.
  • Page 78 • Shooting with the Make-up Mode (Make-up) Enter the Make-up Mode • Entering the Make-up Mode causes the [] appear on the Control Panel. Press [SET]. Make-up icon Use [,] and [1_] to select "Make-up Level" (seventh Control Panel icon from the top), and then press [SET].
  • Page 79 • Shooting Beautiful Scenery Images (Landscape) Enter the Landscape Mode • Entering the Landscape Mode causes the [] appear on the Control Panel. Press [SET]. Landscape icon Use [,] and [,] to select the Landscape Mode setting (seventh Control Panel icon from the top), and then press [SET].
  • Page 80 Controlling White Balance (White Balance) (REC) --* [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 81 _ Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO) (REC) ---* [MENU] Quality Tab --* For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 42. [It31] (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 ii ii/ ll !ili!tl...
  • Page 82 _ Optimizing Image Brightness (Lighting) (REC) ---* [MENU] ---* Quality Tab ---* Lighting You can use this setting to optimize the balance between bright areas and dark areas when shooting images. Performs a higher level of brightness correction than the "On" setting. When this option is selected, it takes longer for the image to be stored after the shutter button is pressed.
  • Page 83 _ Controlling Color Saturation (Saturation) [It31] (REC) --* [MENU] Quality Tab --* Saturation You can specify one of five saturation settings from +2 (most saturated) to -2 (least saturated). Adjusting Image Contrast (Contrast) [it31] (REC) --* [MENU] Quality Tab --* Contrast You can specify one of five contrast settings from +2 (most contrast between light and dark) to -2 (least contrast between light and dark).
  • Page 84 See page 27 for the procedure for viewing snapshots. Press [1"_"1](PLAY) and then use [<] and [_.] to display the movie want to view. Press [SET] to start playback. Movie icon: [] Recording time Image quality Movie Playback Controls [<] [=,] _as_ forw;...
  • Page 85 iiiib 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 [I-_--I] (PLAY) then...
  • Page 86 _NOTE • Multiple images shot using "CS: Normal Speed CS" are stored individually and are not grouped. This means they can be displayed individually (page 27) but not as a CS group. W Deleting Continuous Shutter Images You can delete CS images (1 image in CS group, selected images in CS group, 1 CS group) while playback is in progress or paused.
  • Page 87 • Dividing Up All CS Groups While a CS group is displayed, press [MENU]. 2. Use [<] and [1_] to select the "PLAY" tab. 3. Use [A] and [V] to select "Divide Group" and then press [1_]. Use [A] and [V] to select "Divide All Groups"...
  • Page 88 iiiiiiiM_,, In the PLAY mode, slide the zoom controller Boundary towards (_). Use [A], [V], [,] and [1_] to move the selection boundary around the image menu. To view a particular image, use [A], [V], [,], or [1_] to move the selection boundary to the image you want and then press [SET].
  • Page 89 Use the AV cable that comes with the camera to connect it to the TV. Yellow ___ White AV cable (bundled) _/_ _ _,X !--! Video Audi_ AUDIO INjacks (white) USB/AVport VIDEO IN jack (yellow) Making sure that the I_ mark on the camera is aligned with the _ mark of the AV cable connector, connect the cable to the camera.
  • Page 90 Now you can display images and play back movies as you normally do. • Before connecting to a TV to display images, be sure to configure the camera's [It's] (REC) and [I-_--I](PLAY) buttons for "Power On" or "Power On!Off" (page 146). •...
  • Page 91 CAS|O For a wealth of information about Dynamic Photo including explanations about how to use Dynamic Photo images, the Dynamic Studio image conversion service, sample images, and more, visit the special Dynamic Photo website at: This manual provides an introduction to Dynamic Photo, which creates a whole new way to enjoy digital imaging.
  • Page 92 Dynamic Photo makes it easy to crop a moving subject out of a series of images and insert it into other images! A simple operation on the camera extracts a moving subject automatically by cropping up to 20 Continuous Shutter images. Become the star of your digital images! Create the images of your dreams! All on the camera, without using a computer! With Dynamic Photo you can shoot, create, and view images, just about anywhere!
  • Page 93 Your digital camera comes with anumber ofextracted sample subjects initsbuilt-in memory. You can use these s ample subjects topractice creating Dynamic Photo images byinserting them into your original snapshots ormovies. Remove the memory card from the camera (if one is loaded). You will not be able to access the extracted sample subjects in built-in camera memory while a memory card is loaded in the camera.
  • Page 94 6. After creation of the Dynamic Photo image is complete, the finished image with the inserted moving subject will appear on the monitor screen. After you master the above procedure using extracted sample subjects, you will be ready to create your own extracted subjects and insert them into snapshots or movies for totally original Dynamic Photo images.
  • Page 95 Dynamic Photo images are created by extracting the subject out of one image, and inserting it into another image (snapshot or movie). The term "subject" as used here refers to what you extract or crop out of the first image. Perform the following steps to shoot and extract the subject.
  • Page 96 First, shoot the subject. Best results can be obtained with the camera secured on a tripod. With the camera pointed at the moving subject, press the shutter button to record. If you selected "Moving Subject", the camera will record a series of Continuous Shutter (CS) images over a few seconds.
  • Page 97 ..The camera compares the images you shot in steps 3 and 4 and extracts the subject. The extracted subject image will appear on the monitor screen. If you selected "Moving Subject", the 20 subject images that were recorded will scroll on the screen, creating the illusion of movement.
  • Page 98 Use [,] and [,] to select the subject you want to insert and then press [SET]. * Only subjects that can be inserted into other images will appear at this time. If you are inserting a subject into a movie an image will appear on the monitor screen showing...
  • Page 99 • When shooting the subject image, shoot against a white wall or some other surface whose color is different from that of the subject. The camera will not be able to crop the subject image properly if its color is the same as or similar to the background color.
  • Page 100 Move the subject away from the wall to avoid shadows! The camera may mistake shadows on the wall or floor caused by strong sunlight, illumination, or other light sources as part of the subject. Shadows tend to form when the subject is too close to a wall.
  • Page 101 20 frames per Creates a moving subject from the 20 images second CS images. • The subject is cropped out of 10 frames per 20 images each of the CS images. second • "Moving Subject lsec (20fps)" provides smooth subject movement, but recording time is limited to one second.
  • Page 102 You can write text on a blank sheet of paper, shoot an image of it, and then use the following procedure to extract the text for insertion into an image. Before shooting the subject in step 3 under "Step 1: Shoot subject."...
  • Page 103 You can use the Dynamic Photo image you created in Step 2 in a variety of fun ways. as soon as you display them on the EXILIM monitor screen. A Dyn_ with a still image background and a moving subject is stored as a series _ages.
  • Page 104 ,ie file quickly and easily. This makes it possible to view Dynamic Photo created with a CASIO EXILIM digital camera to a format that can be pla i a movie on a PC, digital photo frame, cell phone or other device.

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