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User's Guide
Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product.
• Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User's Guide.
• Keep the User's Guide in a safe place for future reference.
• For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the official EXILIM
Website at http://www.exilim.com/
• Illustrations in this User's Guide are based on the EX-N5 model.
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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    • Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference. • For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the official EXILIM Website at http://www.exilim.com/ • Illustrations in this User’s Guide are based on the EX-N5 model.

  • 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-80) (AD-C53U) To attach the strap to the camera Attach strap here.

  • Page 3: Read This First

    CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. is forbidden under copyright laws. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages or lost profits suffered by you or any third party due to the use or malfunction of this product.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Quick Start Basics What you can do with your CASIO camera ......12 First, charge the battery prior to use....... . . 13 To load the battery .
  • Page 5 Advanced Settings Using On-screen Menus ......... 51 REC Mode Settings .
  • Page 6 Printing Printing Snapshots..........80 Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number of Copies.
  • Page 7 Appendix Safety Precautions..........105 Precautions During Use.

  • Page 8: General Guide

    General Guide The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained. Front Back 9 bk bl [ SET ] bq bp Shutter button (page 25) Back lamp [p] (PLAY) button Flash (page 35) (pages 15, 16, 35) (pages 22, 28) [ON/OFF] (Power) Zoom button...

  • Page 9: Monitor Screen Contents And How To Change Them

    Monitor Screen Contents and How to Change Them 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.

  • Page 10: Movie Recording

    . Shutter Button Half-pressed Recording mode (page 24) Flash (page 35) ISO sensitivity (page 65) Aperture value Shutter speed Focus frame (pages 26, 56) NOTE • Depending on recording settings, the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity values may not appear on the monitor screen. These values will be orange if the Auto Exposure (AE) is not correct for some reason.

  • Page 11: Movie Playback

    . Movie Playback File type Protect indicator (page 74) Folder name/file name (page 94) Movie recording time (page 42) Movie image quality (page 34) Date/time (page 100) Battery level indicator (page 17) Eye-Fi (page 90) Repeat playback (page 66) . Configuring Monitor Screen Settings You can turn display information on and off by pressing [8] (DISP).

  • Page 12: 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 main functions. Premium Auto Select Premium Auto recording and the...

  • Page 13: First, Charge The Battery Prior To Use

    Note that the battery of a newly purchased camera is not charged. Perform the steps below to load the battery into the camera and charge it. • Your camera requires a special CASIO rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-80) for power. Never try to use any other type of battery.

  • Page 14: Charge The Battery

    To replace the battery Open the battery cover and Stopper remove the current battery. Load a new battery. Charge the Battery You can use either of the two following methods to charge the camera’s battery. • USB-AC adaptor • USB connection to a computer .
  • Page 15 IMPORTANT! • Make sure that you insert the cable connector into the USB/ AV port until you feel it click securely into place. Failure to insert the connector fully can result in poor communication or malfunction. • Note that even while the connector is fully inserted, you still will be able to see the metal part of the connector as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 16 IMPORTANT! • The first time you connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable, an error message may appear on your computer. If this happens, disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable. • Depending on the setup of your computer, you may not be able to charge the camera’s battery over a USB connection.
  • Page 17 Checking Remaining Battery Power As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates remaining power as shown below. Remaining Power High Battery Indicator Indicator Color Cyan * Amber indicates battery power is low. Charge the battery as soon as possible. Recording is not possible when is indicated.

  • Page 18: Configuring Basic Settings The First Time You Turn On The Camera

    Configuring Basic Settings the First Time You Turn On the Camera The first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen appears for configuring the display language, date, and time settings. Failure to set the date and time correctly will cause the wrong date and time data to be recorded with images.

  • Page 19: Preparing A Memory Card

    If you make a mistake configuring display language, date, or time settings with the above procedure, refer to the following pages for information about how to correct the settings. – Display language: Page 101 – Date and time: Page 100 NOTE •...

  • Page 20: To Load A Memory Card

    • Never insert anything besides a supported memory card (page 19) 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 21: 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 22: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off . To turn power on Pressing [ON/OFF] (Power) enters the REC mode so [ON/OFF] (Power) 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 28, 66).

  • Page 23: Holding The Camera Correctly

    Holding the Camera Correctly Your images will not come out clearly if you move the camera when you press the shutter button. When pressing the shutter button, be sure to hold the camera as shown in the illustration below, and keep it still by pressing your arms firmly against your sides as you shoot.

  • Page 24: Shooting A Snapshot

    Shooting a Snapshot To select an auto recording mode You can select one of two auto recording modes (Auto or Premium Auto) according to your digital imaging needs. REC Screen Setting Description Icon Display Auto This is the standard Auto recording mode. With Premium Auto recording, the camera automatically determines whether you are shooting a subject or scenery, and other conditions.

  • Page 25: To Shoot A Snapshot

    Use [4] and [6] to select “Auto” or “Premium Auto”, and then press [SET]. This enters the selected auto recording mode. Auto recording mode icon [ON/OFF] (Power) Shutter button [r] (REC) [SET] [8] [2] [4] [6] Remaining Snapshot Memory Monitor screen Capacity (page 126) To shoot a snapshot Point the camera at the subject.
  • Page 26 Half-press the shutter button to Back lamp focus the image. When focus is complete, the camera will beep, the back lamp will light green, and the focus frame will turn green. Focus frame Half-press Press lightly When you half-press the shutter button, the until the camera automatically adjusts exposure and button stops.

  • Page 27: 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 28: 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 66. Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode. • This will display one of the snapshots currently stored in memory.

  • Page 29: Deleting Snapshots And Movies

    Deleting Snapshots and Movies If memory becomes full, you can delete snapshots and movies you no longer need in order to free up storage and record more images. • In either the REC mode or PLAY mode, you can delete files simply by pressing [ ] (Delete).

  • Page 30: Snapshot Shooting Precautions

    . To delete all files Press [ ] (Delete). Use [ ] and [2] to select “Delete All Files” and then press [SET]. Use [ ] and [2] to select “Yes” and then press [SET] to delete all files. This will cause the message “There are no files.” to appear. Snapshot Shooting Precautions Operation •...

  • Page 31: Snapshot Tutorial

    Snapshot Tutorial Using the Control Panel The Control Panel can be used to configure camera settings. In the REC mode, press [SET]. • You can also display the control panel by pressing [2]. Control Panel [8] [2] [4] [6] Available settings [SET] Use [8] and [2] to select the setting you want to change.

  • Page 32: Changing The Image Size

    NOTE • No icon is displayed for any Control Panel option (page 9) that is set to its initial default (reset) setting. An icon will appear only if you change the setting of the corresponding Control Panel option. The following are the initial defaults for Control Panel options.

  • Page 33: To Select The Snapshot Image Size

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

  • Page 34: Specifying Movie Image Quality

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

  • Page 35: Using Flash

    Using Flash (Flash) In the REC mode, press [2] ( ) once. Flash Use [4] and [6] to select the flash setting you want and then press [SET]. • If there are no indicators on the monitor screen, you can cycle through the flash modes by pressing [2] ( ).
  • Page 36 IMPORTANT! • Foreign matter on the flash window can react with the light of the flash, producing some smoke and abnormal odor. Though this does not indicate malfunction, oil from your fingers and other foreign matter when left on the flash window can become difficult to clean off later.

  • Page 37: 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 fifth Control Panel option from the top (Self-timer).

  • Page 38: Recording Beautiful Portraits

    Recording Beautiful Portraits (Make-up) Make-up smoothes the skin texture of the subject and softens facial shadows caused by harsh sunlight for better looking portraits. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the fourth control panel option from the bottom (Make-up).

  • Page 39: Shooting With Zoom

    Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. REC Screen Setting Description Icon Display Performs brightness correction. When this option is selected, it takes longer for the image to be Ï stored after the shutter button is pressed. None Does not perform brightness correction.

  • Page 40: Optical Zoom And Digital Zoom Switch Point

    NOTE • The higher the digital zoom factor, the coarser the recorded image. Note that the camera also has a function that lets you record using digital zoom without image deterioration (page 41). • Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against image blur due to camera movement when shooting with telephoto.
  • Page 41 • The image deterioration point Image Maximum Undeteriorated depends on the image size (page Size Zoom Factor zoom limit 32). The smaller the image size, the higher the zoom factor you can use before reaching the 24.0X 6.0X image deterioration point. 16:9 •...

  • Page 42: Recording Movie Images And Audio

    Recording Movie Images and Audio To record a movie Configure the quality setting for the movie (page 34). The length of the movie you can record will depend on the quality setting you select. In the REC mode, point the camera Remaining recording time at the subject and then press [0] (page 127)
  • Page 43 NOTE • Spending a long time using movie recording will cause the camera to become slightly warm to the touch. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction. • The camera also records audio. Note the following points when shooting a movie. –...

  • Page 44: Recording And Playing Back Audio Only

    Recording and Playing back Audio Only (Voice Recording) Voice Recording lets you record audio only, without a snapshot or movie. • For information about Voice Recording capacities, see page 127. . Recording audio only In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the bottom Control Panel option (BS) and then press [SET] (page 31).

  • Page 45: To Play Back An Audio Recording

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

  • Page 46: Using Best Shot

    Using 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 47 Press [SET] to configure the camera with the settings for the currently selected scene. This returns to the REC mode. • To select a different BEST SHOT scene, repeat the above procedure from step 1. Press the shutter button (if you are shooting a snapshot) or [0] (Movie) (if you are shooting a movie).
  • Page 48 . BEST SHOT Precautions • Some BEST SHOT scenes cannot be used while recording a movie. • “For YouTube” scene cannot be used while shooting a snapshot. • The “Voice Recording” scene cannot be used while shooting a snapshot or recording a movie.

  • Page 49: Shooting With Artistic Effects

    Shooting with Artistic Effects (ART SHOT) A variety of artistic effects help to make even common, ordinary subjects become more novel and exciting. Scene Description Darkens the periphery and changes hues for a toy camera Toy Camera effect. Soft Focus Blurs overall focus for a mysteriously soft effect.

  • Page 50: Recording A Self-Portrait

    Recording a Self-portrait With this feature, you can shoot your own self-portrait simply by pointing the camera at your face. BEST SHOT has two self-portrait scenes from which to choose. • Self-portrait (1 person): Shoots when the face of at least one person, including you, is detected.

  • Page 51: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings. • REC mode menu contents and operations are different from those in the PLAY mode. This section explains operations using the REC menu screen. See page 70 for information about PLAY menu screen operations.
  • Page 52 NOTE • [ ] (Delete) provides a helpful way to navigate around tabs and menus. – Pressing [ ] (Delete) while a tab is selected will display the viewfinder screen. – Pressing [ ] (Delete) while menu item or setting is selected will “back step” in the following sequence: Settings Menu items Tab.

  • Page 53: Rec Mode Settings

    REC Mode Settings (REC) Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * “REC” Tab * Focus • Auto Focus is the only focus mode available while face detection is enabled. To select another focus mode, first turn off face detection (page 57). Approximate Focus Focus Mode Range...
  • Page 54 To focus with manual focus On the monitor screen, compose the image so the subject you want to focus on is within the yellow boundary. Watching the image on the monitor screen use [4] and [6] to adjust focus. • At this time the image that is within the boundary will enlarge and fill the monitor screen, which aids Yellow boundary in focusing.

  • Page 55: Changing The Focus Frame Shape

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

  • Page 56: Specifying The Auto Focus Area

    Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * “REC” Tab * AF Area This mode takes readings of a small area in the center of the Spot image. This setting works well with focus lock (page 54). When you half-press the shutter button while this setting selected, the camera will select the optimum Auto Focus area from among Multi...

  • Page 57: Using Face Detection

    Using Face Detection (Face Detection) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * “REC” Tab * Face Detection When shooting people, the face detection feature detects the faces of up to ten individuals and adjusts focus and brightness accordingly. Use [8] and [2] to select “On” and then press [SET]. Point the camera at the subject(s).

  • Page 58: Using Continuous Shutter

    Using Continuous Shutter (CS) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * “REC” Tab * CS While Continuous Shutter is turned on, images are continually recorded until memory becomes full, as long as you keep the shutter button depressed. Releasing the shutter button stops shooting. NOTE •...

  • Page 59: Reducing The Effects Of Camera And Subject Movement

    Reducing the Effects of Camera and Subject Movement (Anti Shake) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * 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 60: Assigning Functions To The [4] And [6] Keys

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

  • Page 61: Using Icon Help

    Using Icon Help (Icon Help) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * “REC” Tab * Icon Help While Icon Help is turned on, a textual description will appear on the display for certain icons when you switch between REC functions. Functions Supported by Icon Help •...

  • Page 62: Image Quality Settings

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

  • Page 63: Controlling White Balance

    Press [SET]. This applies the exposure compensation value. The exposure compensation value you set remains in effect until you change it or turn off the camera (which causes it to revert to “0.0”). NOTE • When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation.
  • Page 64 REC Screen Setting Description Icon Display For configuring the camera manually to suit a particular light source Select “Manual”. Blank white paper Under the lighting conditions you plan to use when shooting, point the camera at Manual a blank white piece of paper so it fills the entire monitor screen and then press the shutter button.

  • Page 65: Specifying Iso Sensitivity

    Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO) Procedure [r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * “Quality” Tab * ISO ISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light. REC Screen Setting Description Icon Display Auto None Adjusts sensitivity automatically according to conditions. Lower Slow shutter speed Less noise ISO 64...

  • Page 66: Viewing Snapshots And Movies

    Viewing Snapshots and Movies Viewing Snapshots See page 28 for the procedure for viewing snapshots. Viewing a Movie Press [p] (PLAY) and then use [4] and [6] to display the movie you want to view. Press [0] (Movie) to start Repeat playback playback.

  • Page 67: 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. Press the z zoom button to zoom the display Zoom factor image. Image area You can use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to scroll the zoomed image on the monitor screen.

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

    Viewing Snapshots and Movies on a TV Screen Use an optionally available AV cable (EMC-7A) to connect it to the TV. White Yellow Video Audio AV cable [USB/AV] port AUDIO IN jacks (white) VIDEO IN jack (yellow) • For details about connecting to the camera and precautions when connecting, see page 15.
  • Page 69 Recording Camera Images to a DVD Recorder or Video Deck Use one of the following methods to connect the camera to the recording device using an optionally available AV cable (EMC-7A). – DVD recorder or video deck: Connect to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN terminals. –...

  • Page 70: Other Playback Functions (Play)

    Other Playback Functions (PLAY) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other playback operations. Using the PLAY Panel Pressing [SET] in the PLAY mode will display the PLAY Panel. . Example PLAY Panel Operation In the PLAY mode, press [SET].
  • Page 71 Displays the PLAY menu. You can perform the following operations on the PLAY menu. Use [4] and [6] to select the tab Tabs where the menu item you want to configure is located. Use [8] and [2] to select the menu item you want, and then press [6].

  • Page 72: Playing A Slideshow On The Camera

    Playing a Slideshow on the Camera (Slideshow) In the PLAY mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the third PLAY Panel item from the bottom (Slideshow) and then press [SET] (page 70). Start Starts the slideshow. Time from the start to the end of the slideshow Time 1 to 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes Amount of time each image remains displayed...

  • Page 73: Rotating An Image

    Rotating an Image (Rotation) In the PLAY mode, display the snapshot you want to rotate. Press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the second PLAY Panel item from the bottom (Rotation) and then press [SET] (page 70). Use [8] and [2] to select “Rotation” and then press [SET]. Each press of [SET] will rotate the displayed image 90 degrees left.

  • Page 74: Protecting A File Against Deletion

    Protecting a File Against Deletion (Protect) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * [SET] * 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 75: Cropping A Snapshot

    Cropping a Snapshot (Trimming) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [SET] * MENU * “PLAY” Tab * Trimming You can crop a snapshot to trim parts you do not need, and Zoom factor save the result in a separate file. The original snapshot is Represents also retained.

  • Page 76: To Play Snapshot Audio

    Press [SET] again to stop audio recording. • Take care that you do not block the camera’s microphone with your fingers while recording. • Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far away from what you are trying to record. Microphone •...

  • Page 77: Copying Files

    Copying Files (Copy) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * [SET] * 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 * Card This option copies all the files in built-in camera memory.

  • Page 78: 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 to create Dynamic Photo images. • The term “built-in subjects” refers to the moving figures and characters that came pre-programmed in the ™...

  • Page 79: To View A Dynamic Photo

    NOTE • Performing a delete or format operation will not delete the built-in subjects. To view a Dynamic Photo (Dynamic Photo File) Press [p] (PLAY) and then use [4] and [6] to display the Dynamic Photo you want to view. •...

  • Page 80: 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* You can use a printer equipped with a memory card slot to print images directly from a memory card.
  • Page 81 . Configuring DPOF Settings Individually for Each Image Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [SET] * MENU * “PLAY” Tab * DPOF Printing * Select images Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the files until the image you want to print is displayed.

  • Page 82: 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 80). 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 83: 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 (USB connection) (pages 84, 88).

  • Page 84: Viewing And Storing Images On A Computer

    Viewing and Storing Images on a Computer You can connect the camera to your computer in order to view and store images (snapshot and movie files). Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files that are in the camera’s built-in memory or on its memory card. Doing so can cause problems with the camera’s image management data, which will make it impossible to play back images on the camera and can drastically alter remaining memory capacity.
  • Page 85 Right-click the “DCIM” folder. On the shortcut menu that appears, click “Copy”. Windows 8 users: Click “Documents”. 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 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista) or “My Documents”...

  • Page 86: Playing Movies

    . To view images you copied to your computer Double-click the copied “DCIM” folder to open it. Double-click the folder that contains the images you want to view. Double-click the image file you want to view. • For information about file names, see “Memory Folder Structure” on page 95. •...

  • Page 87: Using The Camera With A Macintosh

    . Movie Playback Precautions • Be sure to move the movie data to the hard disk of your computer before trying to play it. Proper movie playback may not be possible for data accessed over a network, from a memory card, etc. •...

  • Page 88: Connecting The Camera To Your Computer And Saving Files

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

  • Page 89: Playing A Movie

    Drag the “DCIM” folder to the folder to which you want to copy it. After the copy operation is complete, drag the drive icon to Trash. On the camera, press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the camera. After checking to make sure that the back lamp is unlit or lit red, disconnect the USB cable.

  • Page 90: Using An Sd Memory Card With Built-In Lan

    . Movie Playback Precautions Proper movie playback may not be possible on some Macintosh models. If you experience problems, try the following. – Change the movie image quality setting to “STD”. – Upgrade to the latest version of QuickTime. – Shut down other applications that are running. Even if proper playback is not possible on your Macintosh, you can use an optionally available AV cable (EMC-7A) to connect to the video input terminal of a TV or Macintosh and play back movies that way.
  • Page 91 IMPORTANT! • Recorded images are transferred over wireless LAN. Do not use the Eye-Fi card or turn off Eye-Fi card communication (page 97) when on an aircraft or in any other location where use of wireless communication is limited or prohibited. •...

  • Page 92: Using A Smartphone To Play Back Images Stored On A Flashair Card

    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 93 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 97) and the FlashAir card’s setting to those shown below. FlashAir: Off Memory Card: Start with the control image •...

  • Page 94: Files And Folders

    Files and Folders The camera creates a file and saves it each time you shoot a snapshot, record a movie, or perform any other operation that stores data. Files are grouped by storing them in folders. Each file and folder has its own unique name. •...

  • Page 95: 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 96: 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 97: Other Settings (Set Up)

    Other Settings (Set Up) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other operations in both the REC mode and PLAY mode. See the following for more information. – REC Menu (page 51) – PLAY Menu (page 70) Turning off Eye-Fi Card Communication (Eye-Fi) Procedure [SET] * MENU * “Set Up”...

  • Page 98: Configuring A Startup Image

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

  • Page 99: Configuring World Time Settings

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

  • Page 100: Time Stamping Snapshots

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

  • Page 101: Specifying The Date Style

    Specifying the Date Style (Date Style) Procedure [SET] * MENU * “Set Up” Tab * Date Style You can select from among three different styles for the date. Example: July, 10, 2015 YY/MM/DD 15/7/10 DD/MM/YY 10/7/15 MM/DD/YY 7/10/15 Specifying the Display Language (Language) Procedure [SET] * MENU * “Set Up”...

  • Page 102: Configuring Auto Power Settings

    Configuring Auto Power Settings (Auto Power Off) Procedure [SET] * MENU * “Set Up” Tab * Auto Power Off Auto Power Off turns off the camera whenever no camera operation is performed for a preset amount of time. Trigger Time Settings: 1 min, 2 min, 5 min (The trigger time is always 5 minutes in the PLAY mode.) •...

  • Page 103: Disabling File Deletion

    Disabling File Deletion (Ü Disabled) Procedure [SET] * MENU * “Set Up” Tab * Ü Disabled The camera will not start the image delete operation when you press [ ] (Delete) while “Ü Disabled” is turned on. You can protect against accidental deletion of images by selecting “On” for “Ü...

  • Page 104: Formatting Built-In Memory Or A Memory Card

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

  • Page 105: Appendix

    • 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 106 DANGER • Failure to observe any of the following precautions creates the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion. – Never use or leave the battery near open flame. – Do not expose the battery to heat or fire. – Make sure the battery is oriented correctly when charging it. –...
  • Page 107 Also, remove the battery from the camera, taking care to protect yourself against burn injury. 3. Contact your retailer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. . Keep Away From Fire • Never expose the camera to fire, which can cause it to explode and creates the risk of fire and personal injury.
  • Page 108 Also, remove the battery from the camera, taking care to protect yourself against burn injury. 3. Contact your retailer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. . Disassembly and Modification • 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.

  • Page 109: Memory Cards

    Also, remove the battery from the camera, taking care to protect yourself against burn injury. 3. Contact your retailer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. . Memory Cards • Memory cards are small and present a risk of accidentally being swallowed by infants and young children.
  • Page 110 CAUTION . Rechargeable Battery • 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. • Be sure to read the user documentation that comes with the camera and special charger unit before using or charging the battery.

  • Page 111: Monitor Screen

    CAUTION . Monitor Screen • Do not apply strong pressure to the LCD panel surface or subject it to strong impact. Doing so can cause the display panel glass to crack and lead to personal injury. • Should the monitor screen ever become cracked, never touch any of the liquid inside the monitor screen.

  • Page 112: Precautions During Use

    Precautions During Use . 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 113: Caring For Your Camera

    . Lens • Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction. • You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain types of images, such as a slight bend in lines that should be straight.
  • Page 114 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 115: Power Supply

    USB connection. If problems continue to occur after you perform the above steps, it could mean that the battery is faulty. Contact your nearest CASIO authorized service center. Battery Precautions . Precautions during Use •...

  • Page 116: Using The Camera In Another Country

    Using the Camera in another Country . Precautions during Use • The bundled USB-AC adaptor is designed for operation with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC, 50/60Hz. Note, however, that the shape of the power cord plug depends on each country or geographic area. Before taking the camera and USB-AC adaptor along on a trip, check with travel agent about the power supply requirements in your destination(s).

  • Page 117: Reset Initial Default Settings

    . Memory Card Handling Precautions • Certain types of memory cards can slow down processing speed. Whenever possible use an Ultra High-Speed Type memory card. Note, however, that not all operations can be guaranteed even if an Ultra High-Speed Type memory card is used.

  • Page 118: Play Mode

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

  • Page 119: When Things Don't Go Right

    2)The battery may be dead. Charge the battery (page 14). If the battery goes dead soon after being charged, it means the battery has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced. Purchase a separately available CASIO NP-80 rechargeable lithium ion battery. The camera 1)Auto Power Off may have activated (page 102).
  • Page 120 (page 35) or select a different BEST SHOT scene (page 46). 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 121 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 17).
  • Page 122 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 123 If the same message appears after you turn power back on, contact your retailer or a CASIO authorized service center. There are various The monitor screen shows indicators and other information indicators and about shooting conditions and the image you are recording.

  • Page 124: Display Messages

    If the same LENS ERROR message appears after you turn power back on, contact a CASIO authorized service center or your original retailer. Memory is full with images you recorded and/or files saved Memory Full by editing operations.
  • Page 125 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. locked position. You cannot store images to or delete images from a memory card that is locked.

  • Page 126: Number Of Snapshots/Movie Recording Time/Voice Recording Time

    Number of Snapshots/Movie Recording Time/ Voice Recording Time Snapshot SD Memory Card Image Size Built-in Memory Quality File Size Recording (Pixels) Recording Capacity Capacity Fine 5.57MB 2791 (4608 3456) Normal 3.71MB 4191 Fine 4.92MB 3160 (4608 3072) Normal 3.28MB 4740 16:9 Fine 4.10MB...

  • Page 127: Voice Recording

    Movies Maximum Built-in Continuous Image Recording File Size of Approximate Data Maximum Memory Recording Size/Pixels Time with 1-minute Rate (Frame Rate) File Size Recording Time per (Audio) SD Memory Movie Capacity Movie Card 30.2 Megabits/ 1 hour 17 minutes 1280 second 9 seconds 5 minutes...

  • Page 128: Specifications

    Specifications File Format Snapshots: JPEG (Exif Version 2.3); DCF 2.0 standard; DPOF compliant Movies: Motion JPEG AVI, IMA-ADPCM audio (monaural) Audio (Voice Recording): WAV (monaural) Recording Media Built-in Memory (Image Storage Area: 28.0MB) SD/SDHC/SDXC Recorded Image Sizes Snapshot: 16M (4608 3456), 3:2 (4608 3072), 16:9 (4608 2592),...
  • Page 129 White Balance Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Shade, Day White Fluorescent, Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, Manual WB Sensitivity (Standard Snapshots: Output Sensitivity) Auto, ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600 equivalent Movies: Auto Flash Modes Auto, Off, On, Red-eye reduction Flash Range Wide Angle: 0.4 m to 2.2 m (1.3' to 7.2') (ISO Sensitivity: Auto)
  • Page 130 58.2 (H) 22.3 (D) mm (3.9" (W) 2.3" (H) 0.88" (D)) Weight EX-N5/EX-Z42: Approximately 129g (4.6oz) EX-N50: Approximately 132g (4.7oz) (including battery and memory card*) * 16GB SDHC memory card (SanDisk Corporation) EX-N5/EX-Z42: Approximately 112g (4.0oz) EX-N50: Approximately 115g (4.1oz)
  • Page 131 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 132 CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. 6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan MA1212-A 2012...

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