Casio EXILIM EX-ZR300 User Manual

Casio EXILIM EX-ZR300 User Manual

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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-130) (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 ......14 First, charge the battery prior to use....... . 16 To load the battery .
  • Page 5 Shooting with Zoom ..........53 Interpreting the Zoom Bar .
  • 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 ....117 Creating a Snapshot of Movie Frames .
  • Page 8 Using the Camera with a Computer Things you can do using a computer....... 139 Using the Camera with a Windows Computer .
  • Page 9 Appendix Precautions during Use ........168 Power Supply.
  • Page 10: General Guide

    General Guide The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained. Front Back bm bn bo 1 2 3 4 bs br Mode dial (pages 29, 37) Back lamp [HDMI OUT] HDMI Zoom controller (pages 18, 20, 27, 30, output (Mini) (page 113) (pages 30, 53, 111) [MENU] button...
  • Page 11: 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 12: Movie Recording

    . Movie Recording Recording mode (page 67) Audio recording disabled (page 70) Remaining movie memory capacity (page 67) Movie recording time (page 67) Movie recording in progress (page 67) Movie quality (FHD/STD movie) (pages 67, 70)/ Recording speed (high speed movie) (page 70) Battery level indicator (page 21) .
  • Page 13: Turning Display Information On And Off

    . CS Image Viewing Current image number/number of images in the group (page 106) CS group icon (page 106) Playback guide (page 106) CS speed (page 106) Turning Display Information On and Off Each press of [8] (DISP) will cycle through display settings that display or hide on-screen information and the control panel.
  • Page 14: 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 15: See Page

    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 14 mm and 18 mm.
  • Page 16: 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-130) for power. Never try to use any other type of battery.
  • Page 17: Charge The Battery

    To replace the battery Open the battery cover and Stopper remove 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 18 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) 240 minutes to bring a fully dead battery to a full [USB/AV] port...
  • Page 19 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 20 • 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 21 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 22: Configuring Basic Settings The First Time You Turn On The Camera

    Recording is not possible when is indicated. Charge the battery immediately. • The level shown by the battery indicator may change when you switch between the REC mode and PLAY mode. • Leaving the camera for about 30 days with no power supplied while the battery is dead will cause its date and time settings to be cleared.
  • Page 23 Set the date and the time. Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want to change and then use [8] and [2] to change it. To switch between 12-hour and 24-hour format, press [0] (Movie). After setting the date and time, use [4] and [6] to select “Apply”...
  • Page 24: 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 25: To Load A Memory Card

    • Never insert anything besides a supported memory card (page 24) 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 26: 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 27: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off To turn power on Pressing [ON/OFF] (Power) enters the REC mode [ON/OFF] (Power) 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 33, 104).
  • Page 28: 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 29: 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, Premium Auto and other conditions.
  • Page 30: 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 31: 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 32: 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 33: 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 34: 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 35: To Delete All Files

    To delete all files Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode and then press [2] ( Use [8] and [2] to select “Delete All Files” and then press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select “Yes” and then press [SET] to delete all files. This will cause the message “There are no files”...
  • 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 Selecting the Recording Mode Your camera has a variety of different recording Mode dial modes. Before recording an image, rotate the mode dial to select the recording mode that suits the type of image you are trying to record. Auto Standard Auto recording mode.
  • Page 38 S S (Shutter Speed Priority) mode In this mode, you select the shutter speed and other settings are adjusted accordingly. Press [SET] to open the control panel. Shutter speed Use [8] and [2] to select the third control panel option from the bottom (shutter speed). Use [4] and [6] to change the shutter speed setting.
  • Page 39: Using The Control Panel

    IMPORTANT! • You may not be able to achieve the brightness you want when shooting an image that is very dark or very bright. If this happens, use the M mode to adjust the aperture or shutter speed manually. • In the S mode, ISO sensitivity (page 49) always operates according to its “AUTO” setting.
  • Page 40 Use [4] and [6] to change the setting. If you want to configure another setting, repeat steps 2 and 3. After all of the settings are the way you want, press [SET]. This will apply the settings and return to the REC mode. NOTE •...
  • Page 41: Changing The Snapshot Image Size

    Changing the Snapshot Image Size (Size) . Pixels A digital camera image is a collection of small Pixel dots called “pixels”. The more pixels there are in an image, the more detail there will be. However, you generally can do with fewer pixels when printing an image (L size) through a print service, attaching an image to e-mail, when viewing the image on a...
  • Page 42: 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 43: Using Flash

    • 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. Your camera can record images that are compatible with the aspect ratio an HDTV screen.
  • Page 44 Press the shutter button to shoot. Back lamp Flashes orange while the flash is charging to indicate that image recording is disabled. • You will not be able to take another flash snapshot until the lamp stops flashing orange, which indicates that charging is complete.
  • Page 45: Selecting A Focus Mode

    Red-eye Reduction Using the flash to shoot at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image. This is caused when the light from the flash reflects off of the retina of the eye. When red-eye reduction is selected as the flash mode, the camera fires a pre-flash to cause the irises in the eyes of any people in the image to close, which reduces the chance of red eye.
  • Page 46: Super Macro

    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 47 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 48: 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 49: 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 50: 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 51: 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 52: 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 53: 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 163) for the date: Month/Day or Day/Month.
  • Page 54: Interpreting The Zoom Bar

    NOTE • Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against image blur due to camera movement when shooting with telephoto. • Performing a zoom operation changes the lens aperture. • Except for High Speed Movie, zoom operations are supported during movie recording.
  • Page 55: 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 41), the super resolution zoom setting, and on whether or not “Multi SR Zoom”...
  • Page 56: 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 57: Using Continuous Shutter

    Using Continuous Shutter Pressing [Õ] (Continuous Shutter) toggles between the Continuous Shutter mode and the Single Shot mode (page 29). [Õ] (Continuous Shutter) 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, 15, or 30 images per second, as long as you keep the shutter button and there is memory available to store the images.
  • Page 58: Getting Ready

    • 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 59 Use [8] and [2] to select the fourth control panel option from the top (Prerecord CS shots). Use [4] and [6] to specify how many of the 30 images and for how long images should be pre-recorded in the buffer. •...
  • Page 60: Shooting Images

    . Shooting Images Half-press the shutter button. This will cause the camera to start pre-recording images. • The camera will not emit a shutter sound when you half-press the shutter button while Prerecord CS is selected. • If you release the half-pressed shutter button before pressing it the rest of the way down, all of the pre-recorded images currently in the buffer will be deleted.
  • Page 61: Continuous Shutter Precautions

    Continuous Shutter Precautions • You can use the Manual Mode while a continuous shutter mode is selected. To do so, set the mode dial to [A], [S], or [M]. • When shooting CS images, the snapshot image quality automatically changes to “Normal”.
  • Page 62: Digitally Correcting For Overexposure And Underexposure

    Digitally Correcting for Overexposure and Underexposure (HDR) With HDR (High Dynamic Range), the camera shoots a series of CS images using different exposure settings and combines them into a final image to correct for overexposure or underexposure of subjects of different brightness levels. In the REC mode, set the mode dial to [h] (HDR).
  • Page 63: To Shoot A Movie With Hdr Art

    Use [4] and [6] to select the Art Effect: 1 Weak intensity of the art effect. Art Effect: 2 Normal Art Effect: 3 Strong Press [SET]. 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.
  • Page 64: 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 (page 56). In the REC mode, set the mode dial to [j] (Multi SR Zoom). Press the shutter button to shoot.
  • Page 65 Use [4] and [6] to select the direction you are planning to move the camera while shooting, and then press [SET]. You can select one of four directions: Right, Left, Up, or Down. Point the camera at the start of the panorama and half-press the shutter button to allow the camera to focus automatically.
  • Page 66 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 67: 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 68). See the pages indicated below for more information about movies. High-definition movie (FHD movie): page 70 High speed movie (HS movie): page 70 [0] (Movie) Set the mode dial to [t] (Auto) or [Ÿ]...
  • Page 68: Audio

    Recording Movies with Premium Auto PRO When Premium Auto PRO is enabled (page 29), 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 69 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 70: 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. Set the mode dial to [t] (Auto) or [Ÿ] (Premium Auto PRO).
  • Page 71 Use [8] and [2] to select the frame rate (recording speed) you want and then press [SET]. A fast frame rate (such as 1000 fps) will result in a smaller image size. Image Size » Quality Frame Rate (Pixels) HS120 120 fps HS240 240 fps...
  • Page 72: 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 73 . 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 74: 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 145). • To exit “For YouTube”, set the mode dial to [t] (Auto) or [Ÿ] (Premium Auto PRO).
  • Page 75: Shooting A Snapshot While Shooting A Movie

    Shooting a Snapshot while Shooting a Movie (Snapshot In 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 76: 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 77 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 78: 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. On the BEST SHOT scene menu, select the scene named “BEST SHOT (Register User Scene)” and then press [SET]. Use [4] and [6] to select the snapshot whose setup you want to save.
  • Page 79: Shooting Bright Images In The Dark Without Flash

    Shooting Bright Images in the Dark without Flash (High Speed Night Shot) The camera shoots a series of images and then merges them into a final image. The result is a bright image, even if shot in the dark without a flash. Shot with “Auto”, without flash Shot with “High Speed Night Shot”...
  • Page 80: 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 81: Shooting With Artistic Effects

    NOTE • The current “Zoom (SR)” (page 56) 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 82 Press [2] and then use [8] and [2] to select the fourth control panel option from the top. The intensity of the selected effect can be adjusted as described below. Scene Adjustment Toy Camera Soft Focus Effect level Light Tone Effect level Sepia Effect level...
  • Page 83: Shooting With A Super Wide Angle Of View

    Shooting with a Super Wide Angle of View (Wide Shot) With this feature, a number of images are shot and then combined to produce an image with a super-wide angle of view that exceeds the widest angle of view possible with the lens.
  • Page 84 Point the camera at the subject you want in the center of the image and then half-press the shutter button to focus. • The outer blue boundary on the screen indicates the Desired image Blue boundary recordable range of the image.
  • Page 85 • The following conditions are not compatible with Wide Shot 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 86: 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, set the mode dial to [b] (BEST SHOT).
  • Page 87: 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 88 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 89: 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 90: 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 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 39) 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 Tab * Self-timer Press...
  • 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 54). • 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 Tab * Review While Review is turned on, the camera will display a image for about one second...
  • 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 Snapshot Image Size (Size) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Size For details, see the control panel procedure on page 41. 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 70).
  • 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 49. 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: Adjusting White Balance

    Adjusting White Balance (White Balance) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * White Balance For details, see the control panel procedure on page 51. 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.
  • 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 Tab * Sharpness...
  • Page 104: Viewing Snapshots And Movies

    Viewing Snapshots and Movies Viewing Snapshots See page 33 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: Viewing High-Quality Movies On A Hi-Vision Television

    IMPORTANT! • Audio is initially output by the camera at maximum volume. When you first start displaying images, set the TV volume control at a relatively low level and then adjust it as required. NOTE • Audio is stereo. • Some TVs may not be able to output images and/or audio correctly. •...
  • Page 114 IMPORTANT! • Output to a TV is not supported while the camera is in the REC mode. NOTE • Use a HDMI cable that with a plug that is compatible with the camera’s HDMI mini connector on one end, and a plug that is compatible with your TV’s HDMI connector on the other end.
  • 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: Transferring Music From Your Computer To Camera Memory

    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: Creating A Snapshot Of Movie Frames

    Perform one of the following operations to open the memory card or built-in memory. This will cause the camera to be recognized by your computer as a Removable Disk (Drive). • Windows Windows 7, Windows Vista: Start * Computer Windows XP: Start * My Computer Double-click “Removable Disk”.
  • Page 119: Editing A Movie On The Camera

    Editing a Movie on the Camera (Movie Editing) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Movie Screen of Movie to be Edited * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Movie Editing The Movie Editing feature lets you use one of the following procedures to edit out a specific part of a movie.
  • Page 120 Use [8] and [2] to select “Yes” and then press [SET]. The selected cut operation will take considerable time to complete. Don’t try to perform any camera operation until the “Busy... Please wait...” message disappears from the monitor screen. Note that a cut operation can take a long time if the movie being edited is long.
  • 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 51). • 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: To View A Dynamic Photo

    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: Converting A Dynamic Photo Still Image To A Movie

    Converting a Dynamic Photo Still Image to a Movie (Movie Converter) A Dynamic Photo with a still image background and a moving subject is stored as a series of 20 still images. You can use the following procedure to convert the 20 images that make up a Dynamic Photo to a movie.
  • 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 Making sure that the 6 mark on the camera is aligned Terminal cover 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

    Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number of Copies (DPOF Printing) . 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

    . Date Stamping You can use one of the following three methods to include the recording date in the printout of an image. Configuring camera settings Configure DPOF settings (page 135). You can turn date stamping on and off each time you print. You can configure settings so some images include the date stamp and some don’t.
  • Page 139: 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 141, 148).
  • Page 140: 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 141: 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 142 Turn off the camera and then use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect it to your computer. USB cable [USB/AV] port Large connector Small connector USB port Making sure that the 6 mark on the camera is aligned with the 4 mark of the USB cable Terminal cover connector, connect the cable to the camera.
  • Page 143 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” (Windows XP), the next step will overwrite it. If you want to keep the existing “DCIM”...
  • Page 144: Playing Movies

    Playing Movies To play back a movie, first copy it to your computer and then double-click the movie file. Some operating systems may not be able to play back movies. If this happens, you need to install separately available software. •...
  • Page 145: Uploading Movie Files To Youtube

    178. . 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 146: 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 147 . To transfer computer screen captures to the camera Connect the camera to your computer (page 141). 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 148: 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 149 . 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 150: 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 151: 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 152: Using An Sd Memory Card With Built-In Lan

    Using an SD Memory Card with Built-in LAN Transferring Images with an Eye-Fi Card (Eye-Fi) Shooting with an Eye-Fi wireless SD memory card loaded in the camera makes it possible to transfer image data automatically to a computer via wireless LAN. Configure LAN access point, transfer destination and other settings for the Eye-Fi card in accordance with the instructions that come with the Eye-Fi card.
  • Page 153: Using A Smartphone To

    Using a Smartphone to Play Back Images Stored on a FlashAir Card (FlashAir) Loading a commercially available FlashAir card in the camera makes it possible to view images on and copy them to a smartphone or computer over a wireless LAN connection.
  • Page 154 IMPORTANT! • When on an aircraft or in any other location where use of wireless communication is limited or prohibited, do not use a FlashAir card, or change the camera’s “FlashAir” setting (page 159) and the FlashAir card’s setting to those shown below. FlashAir: Off Memory Card: Start with the control image •...
  • Page 155: 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 156: 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 157: 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 158: 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 Tab * ECO Mode Enabling power saving reduces the brightness of the monitor screen and switches...
  • Page 159: Turning Off Eye-Fi Card Communication

    Turning off Eye-Fi Card Communication (Eye-Fi) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Eye-Fi Select “Off” to disable Eye-Fi card communication (page 152). Configuring FlashAir Card Communication Settings (FlashAir) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * FlashAir Selecting “Start with the control image” for the FlashAir card setting and selecting “On”...
  • Page 160: Configuring Camera Sound Settings

    Configuring Camera Sound Settings (Sounds) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Sounds Startup Specifies the startup sound Half Shutter Sound 1 - 5: Built-in sounds (1 through 5) Shutter Off: Sound off Operation Specifies the sound volume. This setting is also used as the Operation audio level during video output (page 112).
  • Page 161: Creating An Image Storage Folder

    Creating an Image Storage Folder (Create Folder) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Create Folder Creates a folder with a unique number (page 155). Files will be Create Folder stored in the new folder starting from when you record your next image.
  • Page 162: 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 163: 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 39). YY/MM/DD or MM/DD/YY: MM/DD DD/MM/YY: DD/MM Specifying the Display Language (Language)
  • Page 164: 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 165: Configuring [R] Setting

    Configuring [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 166: Selecting The Screen Aspect Ratio And

    Selecting the Screen Aspect Ratio and Video Output System (Video Out) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Video Out You can use the procedure in this section to select either NTSC or PAL as the video output system. You can also specify an aspect ratio of 4:3 or 16:9. NTSC Video system used in Japan, the U.S., and other countries Video system used in Europe and other areas Normal TV screen aspect ratio...
  • 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 24 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. 0 Windows 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 Timestamp Screen Auto Adjust – Eye-Fi 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 – MOTION PRINT Create Copy –...
  • 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 17). 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-130 rechargeable lithium ion battery. The camera 1)Auto Power Off may have activated (page 164).
  • Page 184 (page 43) or select a different BEST SHOT scene (page 76). 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 Approximate Built-in Memory Memory Card 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 16:9...
  • Page 191 Movies Image Memory Card File Size Built-in Memory Quality Maximum Approximate Data (Maximum Recording (Pixels) / File Size Rate (Frame Rate) recording time 1-minute Capacity (Audio) per recording Movie 14.2 Megabits/second 35 minutes (1920 1080) 27 seconds 106.5 MB (30 frames/second) 59 seconds (Stereo) 10.9 Megabits/second...
  • Page 192 Memory Card Image Quality Maximum File Approximate Data Rate Built-in Memory (Maximum (Pixels) / (Audio) Size (Frame Rate) recording time Recording Capacity per recording YouTube (HS1000) 40.0 Megabits/second (224 10 seconds 27 seconds (1000 frames/second) (No audio) YouTube (HS480) 40.0 Megabits/second (224 160) 9 seconds...
  • 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 Exposure Control Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Speed Priority AE, Manual Exposure 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 1/4000 second Snapshot (Aperture Priority AE): 1 to 1/2000 second Snapshot (Shutter Speed Priority AE): 15 to 1/2000 second Snapshot (Manual Exposure): 15 to 1/2000 second...
  • 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. 500 shots (ECO Mode: Off (Initial Default Number of Shots (CIPA) (Operating Time)* Setting))
  • Page 196 The power cord set is not supplied. The power cord used must comply with relevant national and/or international standards. Declaration of Conformity According to EU Directive Manufacturer: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. 6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan Responsible within the European Union: CASIO EUROPE GmbH Casio-Platz 1, 22848 Norderstedt, Germany Appendix...
  • Page 197 CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. 6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan MA1208-B 2012...

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