Casio Exilim EX-S2 User Manual

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Page 1 EXS2_EXM2 User Documentation Files • The EXS2_EXM2 user documentation available here has been divided among a number of files in order to facilitate download- ing. You can download the entire manual, or you can save time by using the table of contents below to find specific information and then download only the files you need.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
OTHER SETTINGS APPENDIX Turning the Key Tone On and Off ......72 Menu Reference ............106 Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ..... 72 Indicator Lamp Reference ........107 Camera Indicator Lamps Changing the Date and Time Setting ......73 USB Cradle Indicator Lamps Changing the Date Format Troubleshooting Guide ..........
Page 3: Digital Camera
Digital Camera EX-S2/EX-M2 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, and keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference. All the illustrations in this manual show the EX-M2.
Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Unpacking Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Camera Rechargeable lithium ion USB Cradle Special AC Adaptor battery (NP-20) EX-M2 AC power cord * Strap...
Page 5 INTRODUCTION GETTING READY Contents General Guide ............17 Camera INTRODUCTION USB Cradle Using the Controller ........... 19 Unpacking ..............2 Monitor Screen Contents ........... 20 Features ............... 8 Indicator Lamps ............22 Precautions ..............9 General Precautions Attaching the Strap ............ 22 Data Error Precautions Power Requirements ..........
Page 6 INTRODUCTION Using Zoom ..............36 PLAYBACK Using the Flash ............37 Basic Playback Operation .......... 54 Flash Precautions Playing an Audio Snapshot (EX-M2 Only) Using the Self-timer ........... 39 Zooming the Displayed Image ........56 Specifying Image Size and Quality ......40 Resizing an Image .............
Page 7 INTRODUCTION DPOF ................66 USING A MEMORY CARD To insert the date during printing To configure print settings for a single image Using a Memory Card ..........77 To configure print settings for all images To insert a memory card into the camera PRINT Image Matching II ..........
Page 8 INTRODUCTION Transferring Files to a Computer ....... 89 APPENDIX Transferring Files Over a USB Connection Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images Menu Reference ............106 to a Computer Indicator Lamp Reference ........107 Memory Data Camera Indicator Lamps Memory Directory Structure USB Cradle Indicator Lamps Image Files Supported by the Camera Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions...
Page 9 EX-S2/EX-M2. • Photo Loader and Photohands are the property of • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except as stipulated for any damages or losses suffered by you or any third...
Page 10: Features
INTRODUCTION • Best Shot Features Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of • 2.0 million Effective Pixels image you are trying to record and the camera performs A high-resolution megapixel CCD provides 2.0 million ef- troublesome setups automatically for beautiful pictures ev- fective pixels (2.11 million total pixels) for images that print ery time.
Page 11: Precautions
High-voltage internal components create the MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3) files. risk of electric shock when exposed. Always leave mainte- nance and repair work up to CASIO authorized service center. • Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the camera’s viewfinder.
Page 12 Doing so can result in an cord from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or accident. nearest CASIO authorized service center. Using the cam- • Physical damage and malfunction of this camera can era under these conditions creates the danger of fire and cause the data stored in its memory to be deleted.
Page 13: Data Error Precautions
INTRODUCTION Data Error Precautions Operating conditions • Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital • This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging components. Any of the following creates the risk of cor- from 0°C to 40°C. ruption of data in camera memory. •...
Page 14: Condensation
Condensation can cause malfunc- placed by a CASIO authorized service center. Note that tion of the camera, so you should avoid exposing it to con- you will be charged for LED backlight replacement.
Page 15: Other
INTRODUCTION Other • The camera may become slightly warm during use. This does not indicate malfunction.
Page 16: Quick Start Guide
QUICK START GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE Getting Ready Load the battery (page 23). Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery (page 24). • It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge.
Page 17: Configuring Display Language And Clock Settings
QUICK START GUIDE Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings To record an image (See page 32 for details.) (See page 34 for details.) 2, 3, 4, 5 Press the power button to turn on the camera. Press the power button to turn on the camera. Rock the controller up or down to select the Align the mode selector with “REC”.
Page 18: To View A Recorded Image
QUICK START GUIDE To view a recorded image To delete an image (See page 54 for details.) (See page 62 for details.) 3, 4, 5, 6 Press the power button to turn on the camera. Press the power button to turn on the camera. Align the mode selector with “PLAY”.
Page 19: Contents
GETTING READY GETTING READY This section contains about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera. General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. Camera ! Front ! Back Operation/Flash charge...
Page 20: Usb Cradle
GETTING READY ! Bottom USB Cradle Simply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB cradle lets you perform the following tasks. • Battery charging (page 24) • Automatic transfer of images to a computer (page 89) Connector cover Memory card slot...
Page 21: Using The Controller
GETTING READY NOTE Using the Controller • See “Using the Camera as an Audio Player” on page The controller is used to select on-screen items and to ex- 98 for information about the LCD remote controller ecute functions. The following are the terms used in this that comes with the EX-M2.
Page 22: Monitor Screen Contents
GETTING READY Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status. ! REC Mode Self-timer Recording Mode indicator Snapshot White balance indicator Best Shot None Auto Movie Sunlight Snapshot Audio (EX-M2 only) Shade Voice Recording (EX-M2 only) Light Bulb...
Page 23: Play Mode
GETTING READY ! PLAY Mode IMPORTANT! • Some information may not display properly if you dis- play an image that was recorded using a different digi- tal camera model. Folder number/File number Image protection Image size indicator 1600 x1200 pixels 1280 x 960 pixels 640 x 480 pixels Quality...
Page 24: Indicator Lamps
GETTING READY Indicator Lamps Attaching the Strap You can find out the operational status of the camera and the Attach the strap to the strap bar as shown in the illustration. USB cradle at a glance by checking the color of the indicator lamps, and whether a lamp is lit or flashing.
Page 25: Power Requirements
GETTING READY Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide Power Requirements it in the direction indicated by the arrow while Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion bat- pressing down on it. tery (NP-20). To load the battery Pressing the battery cover on the side of the camera, slide it in the direction indicated by mark and then swing it open.
Page 26: To Charge The Battery
GETTING READY To charge the battery Turn off the camera and remove its connector cover. Connect the AC power cord to the AC adaptor. Plug the other end of the AC power cord into a household power outlet. Connector cover Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 5.3V con- nector of the USB cradle.
Page 27 GETTING READY IMPORTANT! • The CHARGE lamp flashing red indicates that an error occurred while charging. An error can be caused by • It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge. Ac- any of the following: a problem with the cradle, a prob- tual charging time depends on current battery capac- lem with the camera, or a problem with the battery or ity and charging conditions.
Page 28 • If the same symptoms occur again when you place the • Image recorded about every 10 seconds camera on the cradle after taking the above steps, contact a CASIO authorized service center. *2 Continuous Playback Conditions • Normal temperature: 25°C (77°F) •...
Page 29: Low Battery Indicator
GETTING READY ! Tip to Make the Battery Last Longer • Recording one image per minute under the above condi- tions reduces battery life to about one sixth of that noted If you do not need the flash while recording, use the menu to above.
Page 30: Power Supply Precautions
See the instructions that come with the rechargeable lithium damaged (exposed internal wiring), request a ion battery (NP-20) for important precautions you need to replacement from a CASIO authorized service observe during its use. center. A damaged AC adaptor cord creates the danger of fire or electric shock.
Page 31: Turning The Camera On And Off
GETTING READY Turning the Camera On and Off Auto Power Off (APO) Press the power button to turn the Auto Power Off (APO) automatically turns off the camera camera on and off. when you do not perform any operation for certain amount of Pressing the power button to turn time.
Page 32: Using The On-Screen Menus
GETTING READY " Menu Screen Operations Using the On-screen Menus When you want to do this: Do this: Pressing MENU displays menus on the monitor screen that Move between tabs Rock the controller left or right you can use to perform various operations. The menu that appears depends on whether you are in the REC mode or Move from the tab to the Rock the controller down...
Page 33 GETTING READY Rock the controller left or right to select the tab Next, do either of the following. you want, and then rock it down to move the If you want to do this: Do this: selection cursor from the tab to the settings. Apply the setting and exit the •...
Page 34: Configuring Display Language And Clock Settings
GETTING READY IMPORTANT! Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings • The camera’s clock settings are cleared whenever power is totally cut off. This can happen if the battery Be sure to configure the following settings before using the goes dead while the camera is not being supplied camera to record images.
Page 35 GETTING READY Press the power button to turn on the camera. Set the date and the time. Rock the controller up or down to select the language you want. : Japanese To do this: Do this: English : English Change the setting at the Rock the controller up or Français : French current cursor location...
Page 36: Basic Image Recording
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING BASIC IMAGE RECORDING This section describes the basic procedure for recording an Compose the image 1600 1600 1200 1200 image. on the monitor NORMAL NORMAL screen. • The focusing range of Recording an Image the camera is approxi- Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed in accor- 02/12/24 02/12/24...
Page 37: About The Rec Mode Monitor Screen
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • Depending on the distance or angle between the sub- Recording Precautions ject and the camera, the image you see in the • Never open the battery cover or place the camera onto the viewfinder may not be exactly the image that is re- USB cradle while the operation/flash charge lamp is flash- corded.
Page 38: Using Zoom
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Rock the controller up or down in the REC Using Zoom mode to change the digital zoom factor. You can use the digital zoom feature of your camera to zoom Rock up to zoom in. in on the center of an image. Performing a zoom operation Rock down to zoom out.
Page 39: Using The Flash
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To do this: Select this setting: Using the Flash Have the flash fire automatically Auto Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you when required (Auto Flash) want to use. Turn off the flash (Flash Off) In the REC mode, press MENU.
Page 40: Flash Precautions
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTE Flash Precautions • You can use the key customization feature (page 52) • Take care that your fingers do not block the flash when you to configure the camera so the flash mode changes hold the camera. Covering the flash with your finger can whenever you rock the controller left or right while in greatly reduce its effectiveness.
Page 41: Using The Self-Timer
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • When the red-eye reduction mode ( ) is being used, Using the Self-timer flash intensity is adjusted automatically in accordance with the exposure. The flash may not fire at all when the subject The self-timer delays shutter release so it is performed about 10 seconds after you press the shutter release button.
Page 42: Specifying Image Size And Quality
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Self-timer lamp Record the image. Specifying Image Size and Quality • The self-timer lamp You can specify the image size and image quality to suit the flashes and the shutter type of image you are recording. releases about 10 seconds after you press the shutter release To specify the image size...
Page 43: To Specify The Image Quality
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To specify the image quality NOTE • Use the “Fine” setting when image quality is your top priority and file size is secondary. Conversely, use the In the REC mode, press MENU. “Economy” setting when file size is your top priority and image quality is secondary.
Page 44: Other Recording Functions
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS This chapter describes the other powerful features and func- Rock the controller up or down to change the tions that are available for recording. exposure compensation value, and then click. • Clicking the controller registers the displayed value. Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) Up : Increases the EV value.
Page 45: Adjusting The White Balance
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Record the image. Adjusting the White Balance The wavelengths of the light produced by various light IMPORTANT! sources (sunlight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make •...
Page 46: Adjusting White Balance Manually
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Rock the controller up or down to select the Adjusting White Balance Manually setting you want, and then click. Under some light sources, automatic white balance under the “Auto” setting can take a long time to complete. Also, the When shooting under these auto white balance range (color temperature range) is lim- Select this setting:...
Page 47: Using The Best Shot Mode
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Point the camera at a white piece of paper or Using the Best Shot Mode similar object under the lighting conditions for Selecting one of the six Best Shot scenes automatically sets which you want to set the white balance, and up the camera for recording a similar type of image.
Page 48: Using The Movie Mode
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Click the controller. Using the Movie Mode • This displays a sample scene. You can record movies up to 30 seconds long. The EX-M2 even lets you record audio along with your movies. Rock the controller left or right to select the sample scene you want, and then click.
Page 49 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Remaining capacity Rock the controller IMPORTANT! up or down to select • The flash does not fire in the Movie Mode. (Movie), and then • The EX-M2 also records audio. Note the following points when recording a movie with the EX-M2. click.
Page 50: Recording Audio (Ex-M2 Only)
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS In the REC mode, press MENU. Recording Audio (EX-M2 Only) Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and Adding Audio to a Snapshot then rock the controller to the right. You can add audio to a snapshot after you record it. Rock the controller up or down to select •...
Page 51: Recording Your Voice
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Press the shutter release button to start audio Recording Your Voice recording. The Voice Recording Mode provides quick and easy record- • The operation/flash charge lamp flashes green as re- ing of your voice. cording is performed. •...
Page 52 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ! Audio Recording Precautions Press the shutter release button to start voice recording. • Keep the microphone on the front of the camera pointed • The remaining recording time value counts down on at the subject. the monitor screen and the operation/flash charge •...
Page 53: Rec Mode Camera Settings
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! REC Mode Camera Settings • The monitor screen turns back on automatically in the following cases, even if “LCD-OFF” is selected with Turning the Monitor Screen On and Off the above procedure. Turning off the monitor screen when recording helps to con- —...
Page 54: Assigning Functions To The Controller
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Rock the controller up or down to select the Rock the controller up or down to select the setting you want, and then click. setting you want, and then click. To do this: Select this setting: When you want to assign this Select this: function to the controller : Display images on the monitor...
Page 55: Specifying Power On Default Settings
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Power On Default Settings In the REC mode, press MENU. The camera’s “mode memory” feature lets you specify the Select the “Memory” tab, select the item you power on default settings individually for the recording want to change, and then rock the controller to mode, flash mode, digital zoom mode, and white balance the right.
Page 56: Playback
PLAYBACK PLAYBACK You can use the camera’s built in monitor screen to play Rock the controller right (forward) or left back files. (back) to scroll through files on the monitor screen. Basic Playback Operation Use the following procedure to scroll through files stored in the camera’s memory.
Page 57: Playing An Audio Snapshot (Ex-M2 Only)
PLAYBACK Playing an Audio Snapshot (EX-M2 Only) IMPORTANT! • Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is Perform the steps below to display an audio snapshot (indi- being performed or is paused. cated by a indicator) and play its audio. •...
Page 58: Zooming The Displayed Image
PLAYBACK After clicking the Zooming the Displayed Image controller, you can Perform the following procedure to zoom the image currently then rock it up, down, on the monitor screen up to four times its normal size. left, or right to scroll to different parts of In the PLAY mode, rock the controller left or the zoomed image.
Page 59: Resizing An Image
PLAYBACK Rock the controller up or down to select the Resizing an Image setting you want, and then click. You can use the following procedure to change a snapshot image to either VGA size (640 x 480 pixels) or QVGA size To do this: Select this: (320 x 240 pixels).
Page 60: Playing A Movie
PLAYBACK • You can perform the following operations while a Playing a Movie movie is playing. Use the following procedure to play back a movie recorded To do this: Do this: in the movie mode. Fast forward or fast reverse Hold the controller left or the movie right.
Page 61: Adding Audio To A Snapshot (Ex-M2 Only)
PLAYBACK In the PLAY mode, rock the controller left or Adding Audio to a Snapshot (EX-M2 Only) right to scroll through snapshots until the one The “after-recording” feature lets you add audio to snap- to which you want to add audio is displayed. shots after they are recorded.
Page 62: To Re-Record Audio
PLAYBACK To re-record audio IMPORTANT! • Keep the microphone on the front of the camera pointed at In the PLAY mode, rock the controller left or the subject. right to scroll through snapshots until the one • Take care that you do not whose audio you want to re-record is dis- block the microphone with played.
Page 63: Playing Back A Voice Recording File (Ex-M2 Only)
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Playing Back a Voice Recording File (EX-M2 Only) • Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused. Perform the following steps to play back a voice recording • When you have the LCD remote controller connected file.
Page 64: Deleting Files
DELETING FILES DELETING FILES You can delete a single file, or you can delete all files cur- Deleting a Single File rently in memory. Perform the following steps when you want to delete a single file. IMPORTANT! • Note that file deletion cannot be undone. Once you In the PLAY mode, delete a file, it is gone.
Page 65: Deleting All Files
DELETING FILES IMPORTANT! Deleting All Files • If a file cannot be deleted for some reason, the mes- The following procedure deletes all unprotected files cur- sage “The function is not supported for this file.” ap- rently in memory. pears when you try to delete it. In the PLAY mode, rock the controller down .
Page 66: File Management
FILE MANAGEMENT FILE MANAGEMENT The file management capabilities of the camera make it easy Each folder can hold files numbered up to 9,999. to keep track of images. You can protect files against dele- Trying to store the 10,000th file in a folder causes the next tion, and even use its DPOF feature to specify images for serially numbered folder to be created.
Page 67: Protecting Files
FILE MANAGEMENT Rock the controller Protecting Files up or down to select Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted (page 62). You “On”, and then click. can protect files individually or you can protect all files in • A file that is protected is memory with a single operation.
Page 68: To Protect All Files In Memory
FILE MANAGEMENT To protect all files in memory DPOF The letters “DPOF” stand for “Digital Print Or- In the PLAY mode, press MENU. der Format”, which is a format for recording on a memory card or other medium which digital Select the “PLAY”...
Page 69: To Insert The Date During Printing
FILE MANAGEMENT To insert the date during printing To configure print settings for a single image NOTE • To insert the date during printing, you need to use the In the PLAY mode, following procedure to turn on the date insertion fea- rock the controller up ture before configuring other print settings.
Page 70: To Configure Print Settings For All Images
FILE MANAGEMENT Rock the controller up or down to specify the To configure print settings for all images number of copies. • You can specify up to 99 for the number of copies. In the PLAY mode, rock the controller up Specify 00 if you do not want to have the image (DPOF).
Page 71: Print Image Matching Ii
FILE MANAGEMENT PRINT Image Matching II Exif Print Images include PRINT Image Matching Exif Print is an internation- data (mode setting and other camera ally supported, open stan- setup information). A printer that sup- dard file format that makes it ports PRINT Image Matching reads possible to capture and dis-...
Page 72: Using The Favorite Folder
FILE MANAGEMENT Rock the controller left or right to select the file Using the FAVORITE Folder you want to copy to the FAVORITE folder. You can copy snapshots from a file storage folder (page 94) to the FAVORITE folder in built-in memory (page 94). This Rock the controller up or down to select makes it easy to keep track of important files.
Page 73: To Display A File In The Favorite Folder
FILE MANAGEMENT To display a file in the FAVORITE folder To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder In the PLAY mode, press MENU. In the PLAY mode, press MENU. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and then rock the controller to the right.
Page 74: Other Settings
OTHER SETTINGS OTHER SETTINGS Turning the Key Tone On and Off Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen Use the following procedure to turn the tone that sounds You can specify an image you recorded with the camera as when you press a key on and off. the startup screen image, which causes it to appear on the monitor screen for about two seconds whenever you turn on the camera.
Page 75: Changing The Date And Time Setting
OTHER SETTINGS IMPORTANT! Changing the Date and Time Setting • You can select any one of the following types of image Use the following procedure to change the date and time as the startup image. setting. — The camera’s built-in startup image —...
Page 76: Changing The Date Format
OTHER SETTINGS Changing the Date Format Changing the Display Language You can select from among three different formats for dis- You can use the following procedure to select one of six lan- play of the date. guages as the display language. In the REC mode or PLAY mode, press MENU.
Page 77: Formatting Built-In Memory
OTHER SETTINGS Formatting Built-in Memory Formatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it. IMPORTANT! • Note that data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered. Check to make sure you do not need any of the data in memory before you format it. •...
Page 78: Using A Memory Card
USING A MEMORY CARD USING A MEMORY CARD You can expand the storage capabilities of your camera by IMPORTANT! using a commercially available memory card (SD memory • Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or card or MultiMedia Card). You can also copy files from built- removing a memory card.
Page 79: Using A Memory Card
CASIO authorized service center. • Never remove a card from the camera while the op- To remove a memory card from the camera eration/flash charge lamp is flashing.
Page 80: Formatting A Memory Card
USING A MEMORY CARD Formatting a Memory Card Load the memory card into the camera. Formatting a memory card deletes any data already stored Turn on the camera. Next, enter the REC mode on it. or PLAY mode and press MENU. IMPORTANT! Select the “Set Up”...
Page 81: Memory Card Precautions
USING A MEMORY CARD Memory Card Precautions Copying Files • Use only an SD memory card or a MultiMediaCard with this Use the procedures below to copy files between built-in camera. Proper operation is not guaranteed when any memory and a memory card. other type of card is used.
Page 82: To Copy A File From A Memory Card To Built-In Memory
USING A MEMORY CARD Rock the controller up or down to select “Built- To copy a file from a memory card to Card”, and then click. built-in memory • This starts the copy operation and displays the mes- sage “Busy... Please wait...” Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure un- •...
Page 83: Installing The Software From The Cd-Rom
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER The USB cradle that comes with your camera makes it easy Installing the Software from the CD-ROM to connect to a computer that is equipped with a USB port. You can also transfer files using the memory card, if your Before you can exchange files with your computer, you first need to install the software contained on the CD-ROM that...
Page 84: Computer System Requirements
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Internet Explorer (for Macintosh) Computer System Requirements This is a browser application for reading HTML files. Images loaded by Photo Loader are stored in folders called “Librar- Computer system requirements depend on each of the appli- cations, as described below.
Page 85: Installing Software From The Cd-Rom In Windows
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER NOTE Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows • The menu application may not start up automatically on some computers. If this happens, navigate to the Use the procedures in this section to install the software CD-ROM and double-click “menu.exe”...
Page 86: Viewing The Contents Of The "Read Me" File
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File Installing an Application You should always read the “Read me” file for any applica- On the menu screen, click “Software.” tion before installing it. The “Read me” file contains informa- tion you need to know when installing the application.
Page 87: Viewing User Documentation (Pdf Files)
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh On the menu screen, click “Manual.” The CD-ROM contains applications and user documentation in various languages in folders named for each language: Click the name of the application whose user English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, and Chi- documentation you want to read.
Page 88 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ! To install Internet Explorer and Outlook IMPORTANT! Express • If you are upgrading to the new version of Photo Loader from a previous version and you want to use library management data and HTML files created us- Open the file named “Internet Explorer.”...
Page 89 Macintosh PC without installing the USB driver first. Confirm that the “CASIO-USB Storage Driver” " To uninstall the USB driver file and “CASIO-USB Storage Class Shim” file Delete “CASIO-USB Storage Driver” and “CASIO-USB are in the “Extensions” folder, and then restart Storage Class Shim”...
Page 90: Viewing User Documentation (Pdf Files)
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ! To view the camera user’s guide Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) To perform the following procedures, you must have Acrobat On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder. Reader installed on your Macintosh (page 86). Open the “Digital Camera”...
Page 91: Transferring Files To A Computer
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Transferring Files Over a USB Connec- Transferring Files to a Computer tion The CD-ROM that comes bundled with your camera con- tains a copy of Photo Loader and a USB driver. This soft- Connecting the bundled USB cradle to a computer that is ware lets you transfer the contents of the camera’s memory equipped with a USB port makes it possible to transfer files to your computer quickly and easily.
Page 92 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ! To connect the USB Cable Plug Connector B on the bundled USB cable to the USB port of the USB cradle. Connect the AC power cord to the AC adaptor, USB cable Connector B and then plug the other end of the AC power (bundled) cord into a household power outlet.
Page 93 • Do not place the to supply power to the camera. camera onto the USB • The optionally available CASIO QC-1U USB cable cradle while it is turned cannot be used with this camera. • Never disconnect the USB cable while the PC is ac- cessing camera memory (indicated by a flashing USB lamp).
Page 94: Using A Memory Card To Transfer Images To A Computer
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ! Terminating a USB Connection Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer Windows XP, Me or 98 The procedures in this section describe how to transfer im- Turn off the camera, and then remove the camera from the ages from the camera to your computer using a memory USB cradle.
Page 95: Memory Data
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card Memory Data Reader/Writer Images recorded with this camera and other data are stored See the user documentation that comes with the SD memory in memory using DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) card reader/writer for details about how to use it.
Page 96: Memory Directory Structure
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ! Folder and File Contents Memory Directory Structure • Parent folder ! Directory Structure Folder that stores all of the digital camera files. • Storage folder <¥DCIM¥> (Parent Folder) Folders for storing files stored with the digital camera. 100CASIO (Storage folder) •...
Page 97: Image Files Supported By The Camera
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Image Files Supported by the Camera Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions • Image files recorded with the CASIO EX-S2/EX-M2 Digital Camera • Note that the folder named “DCIM” is the parent (top) folder • DCF protocol image files of all the files in memory.
Page 98: Transferring Audio Files To The Camera
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) You can transfer MP3 music data files from your computer to Transferring Audio Files to the Camera the camera and then use the camera as a portable audio player.
Page 99: Preparing The Camera For Audio Player Operation
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) Connect the LCD remote controller to the Preparing the Camera for Audio Player camera’s connector, and then plug the stereo Operation headphones into the Headphones jack of the Perform the following steps to prepare the camera for opera- LCD remote controller.
Page 100: Using The Camera As An Audio Player
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) IMPORTANT! Using the Camera as an Audio Player • All remote controller buttons are disabled when the camera’s mode selector is set to “REC” or “PLAY”. General Guide • The camera’s monitor screen is off while the camera is in the AUDIO mode.
Page 101 PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) ! Display Playback mode indicator This icon indicates the playback mode. This type of icon: Indicates this: Normal playback All track repeat 1-track repeat Track number Battery level indicator Shows the track number of the current track. Track name, artist name, playback time, volume level •...
Page 102: Basic Remote Controller Operations
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) ! To skip to the beginning of the next track Basic Remote Controller Operations Press the [ ] button (remote controller beeps). ! To start playback To keep skipping forward, press the [ ] button multiple Press the [ ] button.
Page 103: Specifying The Audio Playback Mode
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) Specifying the Audio Playback Mode Selecting a Specify Track for Playback You can use the following procedure to select one of three You can use the following procedure to display a list of avail- playback modes: normal playback, all-track repeat, or 1- able tracks and select one of them for playback.
Page 104: Specifying The Track Playback Sequence
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) Press the remote controller’s [ ] button to Specifying the Track Playback Sequence start playback from the currently selected Normally, all tracks in memory are played back in the order track. they are saved. You can use the following procedure to cre- ate a play list that tells the camera the sequence to use when playing back AUDIO mode tracks.
Page 105 PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) " Example Folder Structure " Example PLAYLIST.TXT File Contents <¥AUDIO¥> (Folder containing MP3 files) AUDIO001.MP3 AUDIO002.MP3 AUDIO001.MP3 (MP3 file) AUDIO002.MP3 (MP3 file) POPS ROCK\ROCK0002.MP3 PLAYLIST.TXT (PLAYLIST file) POPS (Folder containing MP3 files) POPS0001.MP3 (MP3 file) POPS0002.MP3 (MP3 file) The above PLAYLIST.TXT file specifies the following play-...
Page 106: Disabling Remote Controller Button Operations
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) NOTES Disabling Remote Controller Button • If there is no PLAYLIST.TXT file in the camera’s AU- Operations DIO folder, all tracks are played back in the order they The remote controller has a lock switch that you can use to are saved in memory.
Page 107: Lcd Remote Control Error Messages
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only) LCD Remote Control Error Messages Audio Playback Precautions The following describes the error messages that appear on • Listening to audio at a high volume for long periods can the LCD remote controller’s display. damage your hearing.
Page 108: Menu Reference
APPENDIX APPENDIX Menu Reference White Balance Auto / (Sunlight) / (Shade) / (Light Bulb) / (Fluorescent) / Manual The following shows lists of menus that appear in the REC L/R Key REC Mode / EV shift / Flash / White Balance mode and PLAY mode, and their settings.
Page 109: Indicator Lamp Reference
APPENDIX ! PLAY Mode Indicator Lamp Reference " PLAY tab menu Camera Indicator Lamps Zoom The camera has two indicator lamps: an operation/flash Protect On/Off / All Files : On/Off / Cancel charge lamp and a self-timer lamp. These lamps light and Dubbing *EX-M2 only flash to indicate the current operational status of the camera.
Page 110: Rec Mode
APPENDIX ! REC Mode ! PLAY Mode Operation/Flash Operation/Flash Self-timer Lamp Self-timer Lamp Charge Lamp Meaning Charge Lamp Meaning Color Status Color Status Color Status Color Status Green Power on Green Power on Amber Pattern 1 Flash charging Green Pattern 2 Deleting image Green Monitor screen off...
Page 111: Usb Cradle Indicator Lamps
APPENDIX USB Cradle Indicator Lamps The USB cradle has two indicator lamps: a CHARGE lamp and a USB lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the cradle and camera. USB lamp CHARGE lamp CHARGE lamp USB lamp Meaning Color...
Page 112: Troubleshooting Guide
APPENDIX Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Action Power does not turn on. The battery is dead. Charge the battery (page 24). If the battery goes dead soon after being charged, it means the battery has reached the end of its life and needs to be re- placed.
Page 113 APPENDIX Symptom Possible Cause Action Color of the playback image Sunlight or light from another source is shining di- Position the camera so sunlight does not shine di- is different from the image rectly into the lens during recording. rectly into the lens. on the monitor screen dur- ing recording.
Page 114 APPENDIX Symptom Possible Cause Action All buttons and switches are Circuit problem caused by electrostatic charge, im- Remove the battery from the camera, reinsert it, disabled. pact, etc. while the camera was connected to an- and then try again. other device. Monitor screen is off.
Page 115: Display Messages
No Favorites file! There is no FAVORITE file. SYSTEM ERROR Your camera system is corrupted. Contact your re- tailer or a CASIO authorized service center. This function cannot You attempted to copy files from built-in memory to be used. a memory card while there is no memory card loaded in the camera (page 79).
Page 116: Specifications
APPENDIX Approximate Memory Capacity and File sizes Specifications • Snapshots Main Specifications File Size Approximate Built-in flash SD Memory Quality (pixels) Image File Size memory 12MB Card* 64MB Product ....... Digital Camera 1600 x 1200 Fine 900KB 11 shots 60 shots (UXGA) Normal 630KB...
Page 117 APPENDIX Delete ........Single-file, all files (with protection) Recording Functions ..Snapshot (with audio for EX-M2 only); self-timer; Best Shot; Movie (with audio Effective Pixels: ....2.0 million for EX-M2 only); voice recording (EX- M2 only) Imaging Element: ....1/1.8-inch square pixel color CCD * Audio is monaural (Total pixels: 2.11 million) Audio Recording Time (EX-M2 only)
Page 118: Power Supply
APPENDIX ! Audio Player Function (EX-M2 Only) ! Power Supply Data Compression/ Power Requirements ..Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP- Decompression ....MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3) 20) x 1 Sampling Frequencies ..32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz Approximate Battery Life: Bit Rates ......32 to 320 kbps, VBR-compatible Continuous Recording 65 minutes (390 shots) Continuous Playback (Continuous...
Page 119 APPENDIX ! Other Dimensions ......95(W) x 55.5(H) x 39.5(D) mm (3.7˝(W) x 2.2˝(H) x 1.6˝(D)) Dimensions (excluding projections) EX-S2: ......88(W) x 55(H) x 11.3(D) mm Weight ......... Approximately 56 g (2.0 oz) (3.5˝(W) x 2.2˝(H) x 0.4˝(D)) (excluding projections) EX-M2: ......

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