Casio Exilim EX-ZR850 User Manual

Casio Exilim EX-ZR850 User Manual

Casio ex-zr850 digital camera user's guide
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• Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User's Guide.
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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 Power cord* battery (NP-130A) (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 ......16 First, charge the battery prior to use....... . . 18 To load the battery .
  • Page 5 Shooting with Artistic Effects ......(ART SHOT) . . 60 Saving a Second Normal Image When Shooting With HDR Art ......(Double (HDR Art)) . . . 62 Shooting Multiple Images Over a Specified Period .
  • Page 6 Specifying the ISO Sensitivity Upper Limit ... . (ISO High Limit) . 106 Reducing the Effects of Camera and Subject Movement ..(Anti Shake) . 107 Zooming with Super Resolution ..... . .(Zoom (SR)) . 108 Turning Digital Zoom On or Off .
  • Page 7 Other Playback Functions (PLAY MENU) 128 Assigning the Quick Send Function to the [Õ] (Continuous Shutter) Button ....(Quick Send) . 128 Sending a Snapshot or Movie File from Camera Memory to a Smartphone .
  • Page 8 Printing Printing Snapshots..........156 Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number of Copies .
  • Page 9 Appendix Safety Precautions..........184 Precautions During Use.
  • Page 10: General Guide

    General Guide The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained. Front Back 1 2 3 4 bn bo bp bt bs Mode dial Microphones (page 67) [MENU] button (pages 30, 38, 66) Back lamp (pages 66, 96) Zoom controller (pages 20, 22, 28, 31, [p] (PLAY) button...
  • Page 11: Control Dial

    Bottom Battery/memory card slots (pages 18, 26) Battery cover Speaker Tripod hole Use this hole when attaching to a tripod. . Control Dial In addition to using the up, down, left, and right buttons, you can also use the control dial to perform operations.
  • Page 12: 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 13: Movie Recording

    . Snapshot Recording (Burst Shooting) Continuous Shutter (CS) speed (page 57) Recording mode (page 30) Remaining snapshot memory capacity (page 211) Allowable CS time*/number of CS images (page 57) It is not displayed while shooting with Prerecord CS. Remaining movie memory capacity (page 212) Continuous Shutter mode (page 56) Prerecord CS shots (page 58) Maximum CS shots (page 57)
  • Page 14 . Snapshot Viewing Recording mode (page 30) Histogram (page 115) Wireless LAN connection status (pages 152, 153) Date/time (page 180) Metering mode (page 51) White balance (page 136) Battery level indicator (page 23) Flash (page 49) blbk Exposure compensation (page 48) File type Shutter speed Aperture value...
  • Page 15: Movie Playback

    . Interval Shot Image Viewing Number of images in the group (page 120) Group icon (page 120) Interval Shot icon (page 120) Interval (page 120) . Movie Playback No audio data available Movie recording time (page 118) Movie quality (FHD/STD movie) (pages 66, 69)/ Recording speed (high speed movie) (page 69) Interval (page 73)
  • Page 16: 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. Interval Shot You can record a series of images over a specified period.
  • Page 17: High Speed Movie

    Premium Auto Pro Select Premium Auto Pro recording and the camera automatically determines whether you are shooting a subject or scenery, and other conditions. Premium Auto Pro delivers higher image quality than standard Auto. *See page for more information. High Speed Movie Movies can be recorded at up to 1000 frames per second.
  • Page 18: 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-130A) for power. Never try to use any other type of battery.
  • Page 19: 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 (Using the included micro USB cable.) .
  • Page 20 IMPORTANT! • A battery that has not been used for a long time, or ambient temperature extremes can cause charging to take longer than normal. If charging takes longer than about five hours, a timer will terminate it automatically, even if the battery is not fully charged.
  • Page 21 . To charge using a USB connection to a computer USB connection lets you charge the battery while it is loaded in the camera. While the camera is turned off, connect in the sequence shown below ( Computer (power turned on) [USB] port USB port Micro USB cable...
  • Page 22 Back Lamp Operation Back lamp Lamp Status Description Lit Red, Charging (Lit/Flashing Amber) Abnormal ambient temperature, Flashing Red charging taking abnormally long, or battery problem (page 197) Off, (Lit Green) Charging complete • The information in parentheses in the above table shows the lamp status while the camera is turned on during charging.
  • Page 23: Configuring Basic Settings The First Time You Turn On The Camera

    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 White * White indicates battery power is low. Charge the battery as soon as possible. Recording is not possible when is indicated.
  • Page 24 Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn on the [ON/OFF] (Power) camera. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the language you want and then press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select a date style and then press [SET]. Example: July 10, 2015 YY/MM/DD 15/7/10 DD/MM/YY...
  • Page 25: 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 26: To Load A Memory Card

    • Never insert anything besides a supported memory card (page 25) 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 27: 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 28: 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 Shutter button can use to view snapshots and movies (pages 34, 118).
  • Page 29: 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 30: To Shoot A Snapshot

    To shoot a snapshot Selecting an Auto Recording Mode You can select one of two auto recording modes (Program Auto or Premium Auto Pro) according to your digital imaging needs. REC Screen Setting Description Icon Display Program This is the standard Auto recording mode. Auto With Premium Auto Pro recording, the camera automatically determines whether you are shooting a...
  • Page 31: To Shoot A Snapshot

    To shoot a snapshot Point the camera at the subject. • If you are shooting with Premium Auto Pro, text will appear at the bottom 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 32: Shooting With Auto

    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. See the following pages for details.
  • Page 33 . Shooting with Premium Auto Pro • Some menu items are not available while Premium Auto Pro is in use (page 96). Only the menu items whose settings can be configured will be displayed on the menus while Premium Auto Pro is in use. •...
  • Page 34: 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 118. • For information about images recorded using continuous shutter (CS), see page 120. Turn on the camera and press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode.
  • Page 35: 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 36: Snapshot Shooting Precautions

    Use [ ] and [2] to select “Yes” and then press [SET]. • This deletes the files you selected. • To cancel the delete operation, select “No” in step 5 and then press [SET]. . 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”...
  • Page 37: 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 38: 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. P Program Auto Standard Auto recording mode.
  • Page 39 M M (Manual Exposure) mode This mode gives you total control over aperture and shutter speed settings. Press [SET] to open the Control Panel (page 40). Use [8] and [2] to select (Aperture), and then press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to change the aperture setting, and then press [4]. Use [8] and [2] to select (Shutter Speed), and then press [SET].
  • Page 40: Using The Control Panel

    Using the Control Panel The Control Panel can be used to configure camera [8] [2] [4] [6] settings. In the REC mode, press [SET]. [SET] • You can also display the Control Panel by pressing [2]. Use [8] and [2] to select the setting you want to change, and then press [SET].
  • Page 41: 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 (Self-timer) Control Panel option, and then press [SET].
  • Page 42: Adjusting White Balance

    NOTE • The Self-timer cannot be used together with the following features. High Speed CS with Prerecord CS, Prerecord (Movie), Slide Panorama, Wide Shot, Triple Shot • The Triple Self-timer cannot be used together with the following features. Movie, Time Lapse, High Speed CS, Multi SR Zoom, HS Night Shot, HS Best Selection, Blurred Background, All-In-Focus Macro, Interval Shot •...
  • Page 43 REC Screen Setting Description Icon Display For configuring the camera manually to suit a particular light source Select “Manual WB”. Blank white paper Under the lighting conditions you plan to use when shooting, point · Manual the camera at a blank white piece of paper so it fills the entire monitor screen and then press...
  • Page 44: Selecting A Focus Mode

    Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus) • Auto Focus is the only focus mode available while Make-up (page 47) or Face Detection (page 109) is enabled. To select another focus mode, first turn off Make- up and Face Detection. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the (Focus) Control Panel option, and then press [SET].
  • Page 45 NOTE • An Auto Macro feature detects how far the subject is from the lens and automatically selects either Macro Focus or Auto Focus accordingly. • Use of the flash together with Macro Focus can cause the light of the flash to become blocked, which may result in unwanted lens shadows in your image.
  • Page 46: 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 (ISO Sensitivity) Control Panel option, and then press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. REC Screen Setting Description...
  • Page 47: Recording Beautiful Portraits

    Recording Beautiful Portraits (Make-up Level) The Make-up Function smoothes the skin texture of the subject and softens facial shadows caused by harsh sunlight for better looking portraits. You can select a make- up level within the range of “0 (Off)” to “+12 (Max.)”. Enter the REC mode, and then press [SET].
  • Page 48: 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 (EV Shift) Control Panel option, and then press [SET].
  • Page 49: Using Flash

    Using Flash (Flash) If you plan to use flash, you need to slide the flash switch Flash switch to open the flash unit. Flash In the REC mode, press [2] ( ) once. Use [8] and [2] to select the flash setting [2] ( you want and then press [SET].
  • Page 50 Press the shutter button to shoot. Back lamp Flashes amber 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 amber, which indicates that charging is complete. <...
  • Page 51: Specifying The Metering 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 52: Shooting With Zoom

    Shooting with Zoom Your camera is equipped with various types of zoom: optical zoom, HD Zoom, Single SR Zoom, Multi SR Zoom, and digital zoom. The maximum zoom factor depends on the image size setting and the digital zoom on/off settings. Zooming is performed by changing the lens focal distance, so Optical zoom there is no deterioration of image quality.
  • Page 53: Monitor Screen Information When Zooming

    Monitor Screen Information when Zooming A variety of information is shown on the monitor screen while a zoom operation is in progress. . Zoom Mode Icons Zoom mode Focal distance (Converted to 35 mm film Focusing Range format.) (Displayed for Auto Focus, Macro Focus, and Manual Image quality limit Focus.)
  • Page 54: Interpreting The Zoom Bar

    . Interpreting the Zoom Bar During a zoom operation, a zoom bar appears on the monitor screen to show the current zoom setting. Range where image deterioration is Deteriorated image range suppressed. Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom pointer Optical zoom limit point (Indicates current zoom.) Point from which image deteriorates •...
  • Page 55: Zooming With Super Resolution

    Zooming with Super Resolution (Zoom (SR)) There are two types of Super Resolution Zoom: Single SR Zoom and Multi SR Zoom. Single SR Zoom uses super resolution to expand the zoom range in which image quality deterioration is minimized. Multi SR Zoom shoots a series of High Speed CS images, which are then combined into an image that enables shooting at higher zoom ratios without loss of image quality.
  • Page 56: Expanding The Zoom Range To Shoot Clearer Snapshots (Multi Sr Zoom)

    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 55). Align the mode dial with [j] (Multi SR Zoom). Press the shutter button to shoot.
  • Page 57: Shooting With High Speed Cs

    . Shooting with High Speed CS With High Speed CS, recording continues as long as you CS speed keep the shutter button depressed. The table below shows the settings that can be specified for the CS speed and the number of images per High Speed CS operation.
  • Page 58: Shooting With Prerecord Cs

    . Shooting with Prerecord CS Half-pressing and holding the shutter button causes a pre-record buffer to be continually updated with images. When the shutter button is fully pressed, buffer contents are recorded along with a series of real-time images. Use Prerecord CS when you want to make sure you do not miss fast-moving action.
  • Page 59: Continuous Shutter Precautions

    Half-press and hold the shutter button to start pre-recording. A pre-record buffer is continually updated with images as long as the shutter button is pressed. • The camera will not emit shutter sounds as it pre-records images. • Releasing the half-pressed shutter button will cause the contents of the pre- record buffer to be deleted.
  • Page 60: 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 Uses HDR (High Dynamic Range, page 82) to turn normal HDR Art images into works of art. Dark edges and altered hues make images look like they Toy Camera were shot by a toy camera.
  • Page 61 Press [SET], use [8] and [2] to select the fifth Control Panel option from the top, and then press [SET]. The intensity of the selected effect can be adjusted as described below. Scene Adjustment HDR Art Effect level Toy Camera Soft Focus Effect level Light Tone...
  • Page 62: Saving A Second Normal Image When Shooting With Hdr Art

    NOTE • Depending on the “ART SHOT” scenes, some of the items on the menu that appears may not be usable. • With this “ART SHOT” scene, the flash setting automatically becomes ? (Flash Off). • Movie recording is disabled while “Sparkling Shot” is selected. •...
  • Page 63: Shooting Multiple Images Over A Specified Period

    Shooting Multiple Images Over a Specified Period (Interval Shot) You can use the procedure below to record a series of images over a specified period (Interval Shot). This function is useful when recording the movement of stars, a blooming flower, etc. •...
  • Page 64 Press the shutter button to start recording. Remaining shooting time • The specified number of images is recorded at the interval you specify in step 6. To interrupt an ongoing time lapse operation, press the shutter button. NOTE • The monitor screen is blank while a time lapse operation is in progress. The camera’s back lamp will be lit to indicate that recording is in progress.
  • Page 65: Shooting With Triple Shot

    Shooting with Triple Shot Triple Shot shoots a burst of three images and stores them in memory. This feature is great for making sure you don’t miss those special moments when kids are around. Align the mode dial with [D] (Triple Shot). Point the camera at the subject and then half-press the shutter button.
  • Page 66: 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 67). See the pages indicated below for more information about movies. High-definition movie (FHD movie): page 69 High speed movie (HS movie): page 69 Mode dial Align the mode dial with [P] (Program...
  • Page 67: Audio

    Recording Movies with Premium Auto Pro When Premium Auto Pro is enabled (page 30), the camera automatically make judgments about the subject, shooting conditions, and other parameters. The result is higher quality images than those produced by Program Auto recording. The shooting environment detected by the camera is displayed at the bottom of the REC mode screen.
  • Page 68 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 69: 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. Align the mode dial with [P] (Program Auto) or [Ÿ] (Premium Auto Pro).
  • Page 70 Use [8] and [2] to select “Movie Quality” and then press [6]. 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. Movie REC Screen Image Size...
  • Page 71: Using Prerecord Movie

    NOTE • The higher the frame rate (speed), the more lighting is required when shooting. When shooting a high speed movie, shoot in a well-lit environment. • When recording certain types of movies, the image that appears on the monitor screen may be smaller than normal.
  • Page 72 . To set up the camera to shoot with Prerecord Movie Align the mode dial with [b] (BEST SHOT). Press [MENU]. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “ r REC MENU” tab, and then press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select “Movie Quality” and then press [6]. Use [8] and [2] to select the movie recording mode you want to use for shooting and then press [SET].
  • Page 73: Recording A Time Lapse Movie

    NOTE • While the camera is set up for shooting with Prerecord Movie, pressing the shutter button will not shoot a snapshot unless movie recording is in progress. With high- definition (FHD) and standard (STD) movie, you can shoot still images while realtime movie recording is in progress.
  • Page 74 Press [SET]. • Time Lapse settings are shown at the bottom of the screen. Interval Scene Total Time Press the shutter button to start recording. Recording time • Shooting is repeated at the interval specified in step 6. • Recording stops when the recording time specified in step 6 elapses or when the shutter button is pressed again.
  • Page 75 • You cannot shoot a snapshot by pressing the shutter button while time lapse recording is in progress (Snapshot In Movie). • The reset operation (page 183) returns “Interval” and “Total Time” to their initial default settings. Each Time Lapse scene has its own unique “Interval” and “Total Time”...
  • Page 76: 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 77: 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 78 . Using the Scene Information Screen To find out more about a scene, select it with the boundary on the scene menu and then rotate the zoom controller in either direction. • To return to the scene menu, rotate the zoom controller again.
  • Page 79: Creating And Using Your Own Setups

    Creating and Using Your Own Setups (CUSTOM SHOT) You can register up to 999 setups, based on snapshots shot with the camera, as “CUSTOM SHOT” scenes. Selecting a registered “CUSTOM SHOT” scene configures the camera with its settings. The setups of snapshots recorded with the following modes and features can be registered as “CUSTOM SHOT”...
  • Page 80: Shooting With High Speed Anti Shake

    . To record with a registered CUSTOM SHOT scene In the BEST SHOT Mode, select the registered “Custom Scene” (page 77). Press the shutter button to shoot. Shooting with High Speed Anti Shake (HS Anti Shake) In addition to optical Anti Shake, a single press of the shutter button while HS Anti Shake is enabled causes the camera to record multiple images and automatically combine them.
  • Page 81: Shooting Bright Images In The Dark Without Flash

    Shooting Bright Images in the Dark without Flash (HS 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 “Program Auto”, without flash Shot with “HS Night Shot”...
  • Page 82: 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 BEST SHOT Mode, select “HDR”...
  • Page 83: 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 84: Shooting With Full Focus Macro

    Shooting with Full Focus Macro (All-In-Focus Macro) All-In-Focus Macro shoots and analyzes a burst of multiple images and combines them in a way that produces an image in which everything is in focus: from nearby objects to distant objects. “Program Auto” image All-In-Focus Macro In the BEST SHOT Mode, select “All-In-Focus Macro”...
  • Page 85: Using Continuous Shutter With Auto Focus

    Using Continuous Shutter with Auto Focus (AF-CS) AF-CS shoots up to 30 CS images while keeping the subject in focus. This feature comes in handy when shooting children and other fast-moving subjects. The CS speed is automatically adjusted in accordance with shooting conditions within the range of three to five frames per second.
  • Page 86: Shooting With Priority On Subject Faces

    Shooting with Priority on Subject Faces (HS Best Selection) With HS 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 BEST SHOT Mode, select “HS Best Selection”...
  • Page 87: Shooting A Panorama Image

    Shooting a Panorama Image (Slide Panorama) With Slide Panorama, you move the camera to compose and record multiple images, which are then combined to a panorama. This feature lets you shoot a panorama of up to 360 degrees, which is dramatically greater than the physical capabilities of the lens.
  • Page 88 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down and a slide cursor will appear on the monitor screen. Slowly move the camera in the direction indicated by the arrow on the screen until the slide cursor reaches the other end of its movement range (i.e.
  • Page 89: 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 90 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 recordable range of the image. Blue boundary Center part at the start of the shooting operation Press the shutter button the rest of the way...
  • Page 91 NOTE • The “15 mm” and “19 mm” angle of view values are approximate and are provided for reference only. Actual angle of view values are not guaranteed. • Zoom operations are not supported during Wide Shot shooting. The zoom setting is fixed at full wide angle.
  • Page 92: Shooting Snapshots

    Shooting Snapshots (Snapshot) This function adjusts exposure and shoots whenever the shutter button is half- pressed. This helps to ensure that you don’t miss the shots you want. This feature comes in handy for daily shooting and when shooting natural scenery. In the BEST SHOT Mode, select “Snapshot”...
  • Page 93: Shooting Raw Images

    Shooting RAW Images (Raw Image) You can configure the camera to save a RAW image along with a standard JPEG image when shooting snapshots. RAW image data is stored in a camera folder named “RAW” (page 171). A RAW image is image data (file name extension .DNG) that is unprocessed internally by the camera.
  • Page 94: Using A Tv Screen To Shoot Snapshots

    Using a TV Screen to Shoot Snapshots (HDMI TV Output) Use the procedure below to configure the camera for shooting snapshots with an aspect ratio of 16:9, as you compose them on a TV screen. Turn off the camera and use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect the camera to a TV.
  • Page 95 NOTE • For details about connecting to the camera and precautions when connecting, see page 125. • If you want to change the digital video signal format, first unplug the HDMI cable from the camera (page 127). • The settings in the table below are fixed while shooting with this function. Image Size 16:9 AF Area...
  • Page 96: Advanced Settings (Rec Menu)

    Advanced Settings (REC MENU) The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings. • You also can use the Control Panel (page 40) 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 97: Using A Smartphone As A Camera Remote Controller (Remote Capture)

    . 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 96. Press [4] and then use [8] and [2] to select the “...
  • Page 98: Triggering A Self-Timer Operation With Motion

    Triggering a Self-timer Operation with Motion (Motion Shutter) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “ r REC MENU” Tab * Motion Shutter With this feature, you can configure the camera to shoot an image when it detects movement in the vicinity of an icon on the monitor screen.
  • Page 99: Repositioning The Motion Detection Area

    NOTE • In the case of snapshot shooting, the camera will return to standby after an image is shot. The camera will automatically exit standby after 30 snapshots are shot using the Motion Shutter. • Pressing the shutter button will automatically exit standby. •...
  • Page 100: Assigning Functions To The Control Dial

    Assigning Functions to the Control Dial (Control Dial) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “ r REC MENU” Tab * Control Dial You can assign any one of the four functions below to the control dial. After you do, you can change the setting of the function by rotating the control dial.
  • Page 101: Assigning Functions To The [4] And [6] Keys

    Assigning Functions to the [4] and [6] Keys (L/R Key) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “ r REC MENU” Tab * L/R Key You can select from among the functions described below and assign one to the [4] and [6] keys.
  • Page 102: To Select The Snapshot Image Size

    To select the snapshot image size (Image Size) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “ r REC MENU” Tab * Image Size Suggested Image Size REC Screen Print Size and Description (Pixels) Icon Display Application Poster Print (4608 3456) Good detail for better clarity even for Poster Print...
  • Page 103 • Available image sizes are limited for some functions as noted below. This image size cannot be selected when using “HS Night Shot”. Selecting “16M” in another mode and then switching to “HS Night Shot” will cause the image size to change to “10M” automatically. These image sizes cannot be selected when using “High Speed CS”...
  • Page 104: Specifying Snapshot Image Quality

    Specifying Snapshot Image Quality (Image Quality) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “ r REC MENU” Tab * Image Quality 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 105 Settings REC Screen Approximate Data Rate (Quality Description Icon Display (Frame Rate) (pixels)) Use this setting for standard 3.9 Megabits/second movie recording. Recording with (30 frames/second) this setting is performed using an aspect ratio of 4:3. 40.0 Megabits/second HS1000 (1000 frames/second) 40.0 Megabits/second HS480 (480 frames/second)
  • Page 106: Specifying Iso Sensitivity

    Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “ r REC MENU” Tab * ISO For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 46. Specifying the ISO Sensitivity Upper Limit (ISO High Limit) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “ r REC MENU” Tab * ISO High Limit REC Screen Settings...
  • Page 107: Reducing The Effects Of Camera And Subject Movement . . . .(Anti Shake)

    Reducing the Effects of Camera and Subject Movement (Anti Shake) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “ r REC MENU” 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 108: Turning Digital Zoom On Or Off

    Zooming with Super Resolution (Zoom (SR)) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “ r REC MENU” Tab * Zoom (SR) See page 55 for details. Turning Digital Zoom On or Off (Digital Zoom) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “ r REC MENU” Tab * Digital Zoom Select “On”...
  • Page 109 Shooting with Face Detection (Face Detection) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “ r REC MENU” 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”...
  • Page 110: Shooting With Face Detection

    Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “ r REC MENU” Tab * 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 “U Spot”. Settings Description The camera automatically determines the focus point on the...
  • Page 111: Recording Beautiful Portraits

    Recording Beautiful Portraits (Make-up Level) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “ r REC MENU” Tab * Make-up Level For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 47. Shooting with Continuous Auto Focus (Continuous AF) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “ r REC MENU” Tab * Continuous AF When shooting a snapshot while “On”...
  • Page 112: Reducing Wind Noise During Movie Recording

    Reducing Wind Noise during Movie Recording (Wind Noise Cut) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “ r REC MENU” Tab * Wind Noise Cut Select “On” to reduce wind noise during movie recording. Note, however, that this will also cause the sound quality to change.
  • Page 113: Specifying Flash Intensity

    Specifying Flash Intensity (Flash Intensity) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “ r REC MENU” Tab * Flash Intensity You can specify flash intensity to one of five levels from +2 (brightest flash) to –2 (least bright flash). •...
  • Page 114: Using The Auto Focus Assist Light

    Using the Auto Focus Assist Light (AF Assist Light) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “ r REC MENU” 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 115: Using Icon Help

    Using Icon Help (Icon Help) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “ r REC MENU” 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 116: How To Use The Histogram

    Selecting “On” for this setting displays a semitransparent gray frame on the monitor screen. The area within the frame is what is Movie Range recorded as the movie. Semi-transparent gray frame . How to Use the Histogram A histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an image in terms of the number of pixels.
  • Page 117: Configuring Power On Default Settings

    Configuring Power On Default Settings (Memory) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “ r REC MENU” 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 118: Viewing Snapshots And Movies

    Viewing Snapshots and Movies Viewing Snapshots See page 34 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 119: Viewing A Panorama Image

    • A movie that has been rotated using “Rotation” (page 140) or “Auto Rotate” (page 176) cannot be zoomed. Viewing a Panorama Image Press [p] (PLAY), and then use [4] and [6] to display the panorama images you want to view.
  • Page 120: Viewing Continuous Shutter Images

    Viewing Continuous Shutter Images Each time you shoot with continuous shutter (CS) or Interval Shot, the camera creates a group that includes all of the images for that particular session. You can use the following procedure to play back the images in a particular group. Press [p] (PLAY) and then use [4] and [6] to display the group whose images you want to view.
  • Page 121: Deleting Continuous Shutter Images

    Playback Controls During playback, changes the playback direction and playback speed. [4] [6] While playback is paused, scrolls forward or back. • Playback speed cannot be adjusted while the displayed image is zoomed. [SET] Toggles between pause and play. Zooms the image. •...
  • Page 122 . Deleting Multiple Files in a Group While CS or interval shot group playback is in progress or paused, press [2]. This will display the “Edit Group” menu. Use [8] and [2] to select “Delete” and then press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select “Delete Frames” and then press [SET]. This displays a file selection screen.
  • Page 123: Dividing Up A Group

    Dividing Up a Group Use the following to divide up a Group into individual images. . Dividing Up a Specific Group In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “p PLAY MENU” tab, and then press [SET].
  • Page 124: Copying A Group Image

    Copying a Group Image Use the following procedure to copy an image in a group to a location outside of the group. While CS or interval shot group playback is in progress or paused, press [2]. This will display the “Edit Group” menu. Use [8] and [2] to select “Copy”, and then press [SET].
  • Page 125: Displaying The Image Menu

    • Pressing [SET] will lock the current zoom factor for the on-screen image. You can then use [4] and [6] to scroll between images, using the same zoom factor. Pressing [SET] again will unlock the zoom factor and allow you to use [8], [2], [4] and [6] to move around the currently displayed images.
  • Page 126 HDMI connector HDMI input HDMI output (micro) HDMI cable (commercially available) HDMI micro connector IMPORTANT! • Output to a TV is not supported while the camera is in the REC mode except for “HDMI TV Output” (page 94). Turn on the TV and select its video input mode. If the TV has more than one video input, select the one where the camera is connected.
  • Page 127 . Selecting the HDMI Terminal Output Method (HDMI Output) Procedure [MENU] * “¥ SETTING” 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 128: Other Playback Functions (Play Menu)

    Other Playback Functions (PLAY MENU) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other playback operations. For information about menu operations, see page 96. Assigning the Quick Send Function to the [Õ] (Continuous Shutter) Button (Quick Send) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * “p PLAY MENU”...
  • Page 129: Specifying The Control Dial Image Scroll Method

    Specifying the Control Dial Image Scroll Method (Control Dial) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * “p PLAY MENU” Tab * Control Dial You can specify either of two scrolling methods for the control dial: scrolling by one or more images, or scrolling by date. Setting Description 1 image...
  • Page 130 Interval Amount of time each image remains displayed Use [8] and [2] to select one of the following settings: 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, or 30 seconds, or “MAX”. If you specify a value other than “MAX”, movies play from beginning to end. When the slideshow reaches a movie file while “MAX”...
  • Page 131: Transferring Music From Your Computer To Camera Memory

    Transferring Music from Your Computer to Camera Memory You can replace the built-in slideshow background music with other music from your computer. Supported File Types: • PCM format (16-bit, monaural / stereo) WAV files • Sampling Frequencies: 11.025 kHz/22.05 kHz/44.1 kHz Number of Files: 9 File names: SSBGM001.WAV to SSBGM009.WAV •...
  • Page 132: Using Snapshots To Create A Movie

    Using Snapshots to Create a Movie (Make Movie) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * “p PLAY MENU” Tab * Make Movie You can use the procedure below to convert snapshots shot with this camera to a movie. Selecting a group will include all of the images in the group in one movie. You can use up to 1,000 snapshots in a movie.
  • Page 133: 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] * “p PLAY MENU” 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 134 IMPORTANT! • When you edit a movie, only the result is saved. The original movie is not retained. An editing operation cannot be undone. NOTE • A movie that is shorter than five seconds cannot be edited. • Editing of movies recorded with a different type of camera is not supported. •...
  • Page 135: To Merge Two Movies

    To merge two movies (Movie Merge) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Display one of the movies you want to merge. * [MENU] * “p PLAY MENU” Tab * Movie Merge This procedure combines two movies. The play times of the each movies must be less than 10 minutes, and the two movies must be of the same quality and frame rate.
  • Page 136: Optimizing Image Brightness

    Optimizing Image Brightness (Lighting) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * “p PLAY MENU” Tab * Lighting You can use this setting to adjust the balance between bright areas and dark areas in existing images in the range of 0 (no optimization) to +2 (bright). NOTE •...
  • Page 137: Adjusting The Brightness Of An Existing Snapshot

    Adjusting the Brightness of an Existing Snapshot (Brightness) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * “p PLAY MENU” Tab * Brightness You can select one of five brightness levels, from +2 (brightest) to –2 (least bright). NOTE • The original snapshot is retained in memory and not deleted. •...
  • Page 138 Protecting a File Against Deletion (Protect) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * “p PLAY MENU” Tab * Protect Protects specific files. Use [4] and [6] to select the image that you want to protect. • To view a particular image, rotate the zoom controller.
  • Page 139 IMPORTANT! • Note that even if a file is protected, it will be deleted if you perform the format operation (page 183). . To protect all the images in a group While CS or interval shot group playback is in progress or paused, press [2].
  • Page 140: Editing The Date And Time Of An Image

    Editing the Date and Time of an Image (Date/Time) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * “p PLAY MENU” Tab * Date/Time [8] [2] Changes the setting at the cursor location. [4] [6] Moves the cursor between settings. When the date and time settings are what you want, align the cursor with “Apply”...
  • Page 141: Resizing A Snapshot

    Resizing a Snapshot (Resize) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * “p PLAY MENU” 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, 3M, VGA.
  • Page 142: Copying Files

    Copying Files (Copy) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot or Movie Screen * [MENU] * “p PLAY MENU” 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.
  • Page 143: Dividing Up A Continuous Shutter Group

    Dividing Up a Continuous Shutter Group (Divide Group) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * “p PLAY MENU” Tab * Divide Group See page 123 for details. Editing a CS Image (Edit Group) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * “p PLAY MENU” Tab * Edit Group See the following pages for details.
  • Page 144: Establishing A Wireless Lan Connection

    Establishing a Wireless LAN Connection Wireless LAN Functions Establishing a wireless LAN connection between the camera and a smartphone enables the functions described below. With this function: You can do this: page: Remote Capture Remotely control and shoot with the camera using a smartphone.
  • Page 145 IMPORTANT! • Never use wireless LAN functions inside an aircraft or anywhere else where such operation is restricted. • Some smartphone models may not be able to play back movie files that are sent to the smartphone. • Depending on your smartphone model, its operating system version, and/or its remaining storage capacity can cause failure of a movie or snapshot save operation.
  • Page 146: Establishing A Connection Between A Smartphone And Your Camera

    Establishing a Connection between a Smartphone and Your Camera Installing the EXILIM Remote Smartphone app on your smartphone makes it possible to remotely control the camera from your smartphone and to send images recorded with the camera to your smartphone. Search the EXILIM Remote app on Google Play or App Store and install it on your smartphone.
  • Page 147: Configuring Wireless Lan Settings

    Configuring Wireless LAN Settings Use the procedure below to establish a wireless LAN connection between the camera and a smartphone for the first time. This operation is required for the first connection only. Select Program Auto as the recording mode. Press [MENU].
  • Page 148: Using A Smartphone As A Camera Remote Controller (Remote Capture)

    Using a Smartphone as a Camera Remote Controller (Remote Capture) This function lets you remotely shoot a snapshot or movie with the camera using a smartphone. You also can perform remote zoom, self-timer, and other operations as well. You can use any one of the recording modes below to shoot with Remote Capture.
  • Page 149 IMPORTANT! • The Movie Quality is always STD (640 480) when shooting with Remote Capture. • “O Tracking” cannot be selected for the AF area setting while shooting with Remote Capture. If “O Tracking” is selected in another mode, selecting Remote Capture will cause the AF area setting to change to “U Spot”.
  • Page 150: Sending The Currently Displayed Image To A Smartphone

    Location Information You can add location information to snapshots shot with Remote Capture when they are sent to a smartphone using . On an Android terminal, select “Options” on the Remote Capture screen. On an iPhone, perform the following operation: “Settings” * “Privacy”...
  • Page 151: To Send The Displayed Image To A Smartphone

    To send the displayed image to a smartphone On the smartphone, start up EXILIM Remote. In the upper right corner of the screen that appears, tap “Setting”. If you plan to upload the image to a social networking service after sending it to the smartphone, turn “Send to SNS”...
  • Page 152: Sending A Snapshot Or Movie File From

    NOTE • “Û” is displayed on the camera screen while there is a wireless LAN connection between the camera and a smartphone. • You can specify the size of the image sent to the smartphone using “Resize before send” (page 154). •...
  • Page 153 On your smartphone, start up the EXILIM Remote app. This will establish a connection between your camera and the smartphone, and send the files to the smartphone. • If the message “Connect your phone to the access point below.” remains on the camera’s monitor screen, change the smartphone’s Wi-Fi settings so your camera is selected for connection (page 147).
  • Page 154: Resizing Snapshots Before

    Resizing Snapshots before Sending Them to a Smartphone (Resize before send) This feature can be use to resize snapshots before they are sent to a smartphone using “Quick Send”, “Remote Capture”, or “Send to phone”. Turn on the camera, and then press [MENU]. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “...
  • Page 155: Viewing Snapshots And Movies In

    Viewing Snapshots and Movies in Camera Memory on a Smartphone (View on phone) You can use this function to enable up to eight smartphones and/or computers to access snapshots and movies in camera memory for viewing and download. A smartphone does not need to have the EXILIM Remote app installed in order to access camera images using this function.
  • Page 156: 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 157 . Configuring DPOF Settings Individually for Each Image Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * “p PLAY MENU” Tab * DPOF Printing * Select images Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the files until the image you want to print is displayed.
  • Page 158 . To specify the number of copies for a specific image in a group While CS or interval shot group playback is in progress or paused, press [2]. This will display the “Edit Group” menu. Use [8] and [2] to select “DPOF Printing” and then press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select “Select Frames”...
  • Page 159: Date Stamping

    DPOF settings are not cleared automatically after printing is complete. The next DPOF print operation you execute will be performed using the last DPOF settings you configured for the images. To clear DPOF settings, specify “00” for the number of copies of all images. Tell your print service about your DPOF settings! If you take a memory card to a professional print service, be sure to tell them that it includes DPOF settings for the images to be printed and the number of copies.
  • Page 160 . Standards Supported by the Camera • PRINT Image Matching III Using image editing software and printing on a printer that supports PRINT Image Matching III makes it possible to use information about shooting conditions that is recorded with the image, and produce exactly the type of image you want.
  • Page 161: 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 • Save images and view them manually (USB a computer and connection) (pages 162, 166).
  • Page 162: Using The Camera With A Windows Computer

    Using the Camera with a Windows Computer When you want Operating System Required Software to do this: Version page: Save images to Windows 8.1, a computer and Windows 8, Installation not required. view them there Windows 7, manually Windows Vista Windows 8.1, Windows Media Player 12 Windows 8,...
  • Page 163 . To connect the camera to your computer and save files Turn off the camera and then USB port use the micro USB cable that comes with the camera to connect it to your computer. • For details about connecting to the camera and precautions when connecting, see page 21.
  • Page 164 Windows 8.1, Windows 8 users: On the “Documents” menus, click “Home” and then “Paste”. Windows 7 users: On the “Documents” “Organize” menu, select “Paste”. Windows Vista users: On the “Documents” “Edit” menu, select “Paste”. This will paste the “DCIM” folder (and all the image files it contains) into your “Documents”...
  • Page 165: 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 166: Using The Camera With A Macintosh

    Using the Camera with a Macintosh When you want to Operating Required Software do this: System Version page: Save images to your Macintosh and view OS X Installation not required. them there manually Save images to your Macintosh iPhoto, which comes bundled OS X –...
  • Page 167 . To connect the camera to your computer and save files Turn off the camera and then USB port use the micro USB cable that comes with the camera to connect it to your Macintosh. • For details about connecting to the camera and precautions when connecting, see page 21.
  • Page 168: Playing A Movie

    . To view copied images Double-click the camera’s drive icon. Double-click the “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 171. •...
  • Page 169 . Movie Playback Precautions Proper movie playback may not be possible on some Macintosh models. If you experience problems, try the following. – Try recording movies with a quality setting of “STD”. – Upgrade to the latest version of QuickTime. –...
  • Page 170: 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 171: 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 172: 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 173: Other Settings (Setting)

    Other Settings (SETTING) 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 96. Enabling Power Saving (ECO Mode) Procedure [MENU] * “¥...
  • Page 174: Resizing Snapshots Before

    Resizing Snapshots before Sending Them to a Smartphone (Resize before send) Procedure [MENU] * “¥ SETTING” Tab * Resize before send See page 154 for details. Configuring Camera Sound Settings (Sounds) Procedure [MENU] * “¥ SETTING” Tab * Sounds Startup Specifies the startup sound Half Shutter Sound 1 - 5: Built-in sounds (1 through 5)
  • Page 175: Creating An Image Storage Folder

    Creating an Image Storage Folder (Create Folder) Procedure [MENU] * “¥ SETTING” Tab * Create Folder Creates a folder with a unique number (page 170). Files will be Create Folder stored in the new folder starting from when you record your next image.
  • Page 176: Auto Image Orientation Detection And Rotation

    Auto Image Orientation Detection and Rotation (Auto Rotate) Procedure [MENU] * “¥ SETTING” Tab * Auto Rotate Rotates the displayed image in accordance with the camera orientation when the image was recorded. Images not rotated automatically. This setting can be used to configure the camera to display playback images in the same orientation as the camera when the image was shot.
  • Page 177: Configuring Sleep State Settings

    Configuring Sleep State Settings (Sleep) Procedure [MENU] * “¥ SETTING” 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 178: Configuring Auto Power Off Settings

    Configuring [r] Setting (REC) Procedure [MENU] * “¥ SETTING” Tab * REC Power On Camera turns on whenever [r] (REC) is pressed. On/Off Camera turns on or off whenever [r] (REC) is pressed. Camera does not turn on or off when [r] (REC) is pressed. •...
  • Page 179: Configuring World Time Settings

    Configuring World Time Settings (World Time) Procedure [MENU] * “¥ SETTING” 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 180: Setting The Camera's Clock

    Setting the Camera’s Clock (Adjust) Procedure [MENU] * “¥ SETTING” Tab * Adjust When the date and time settings are what you want, select “Apply” and then press [SET] to apply them. [8] [2] Change the setting at the cursor location [4] [6] Move the cursor between settings •...
  • Page 181: Specifying The Display Language

    Specifying the Display Language (Language) Procedure [MENU] * “¥ SETTING” Tab * Language . Specify the display language you want. Select the bottom tab “¥”. Select “Language”. Select the language you want. • Camera models sold in certain geographic areas may not support display language selection.
  • Page 182: Changing The Camera Password For

    Changing the Camera Password for Wireless LAN Connection (WLAN password) Procedure [MENU] * “¥ SETTING” Tab * WLAN password Use procedure to change the password you used when establishing a wireless LAN connection between the camera and a smartphone. Use [4] and [6] to move the cursor to the password digit you want to change.
  • Page 183: Formatting Built-In Memory Or A Memory Card

    Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card (Format) Procedure [MENU] * “¥ SETTING” 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 184: 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 185 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 186 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 187 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 188: 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 189 WARNING • Do not use the camera’s wireless function while in the vicinity of high precision digital devices or digital devices that use weak signals. Doing so can interfere with proper operation of such digital devices and create the risk of accident. •...
  • Page 190 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 191: 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 192: 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 193: Caring For Your Camera

    Note that the radio waves that are used to send and receive data can be intercepted by third parties. Unauthorized access CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall be held in no way liable for any unauthorized access and/or use of the access point equipped on this product if the product is ever lost or stolen.
  • Page 194 Intended Areas of Use 1)The wireless LAN functions of this camera are provided for use in the countries and geographic areas below. Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Paraguay, Venezuela, Panama, Germany, Austria, France, The Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Denmark, Slovakia, Poland, and Norway 2)Approval for use under radio regulations in the countries and geographic areas below is granted only when the camera is purchased within that particular country or geographic...
  • Page 195 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 196 OpenVG 1.1 Reference Implementation Copyright (c) 2007 The Khronos Group Inc. Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and /or associated documentation files (the "Materials "), to deal in the Materials without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Materials, and to permit persons to whom the Materials are furnished to do so,...
  • Page 197: Power Supply

    If problems persist after you perform the above steps or if the battery fails to charge after 5 hours, it could mean that the battery is faulty. Contact your nearest CASIO authorized service center. Appendix...
  • Page 198: 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 15°C to 35°C (59°F to 95°F).
  • Page 199: Using A Memory Card

    Using a Memory Card See page 25 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 200 . Discarding or Transferring Ownership of a Memory Card or the Camera The format and delete functions of the camera do not actually delete files from the memory card. The original data remains on the card. Note that responsibility for the data on a memory card lies with you.
  • Page 201: 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 183). Menu items depend on whether the camera is in the REC mode or PLAY mode. •...
  • Page 202 . p PLAY MENU Quick Send White Balance – Send to phone – Brightness – View on phone – DPOF Printing – Control Dial 1 image Protect – Images: Date/Time – All images / Rotation – Slideshow Time: 30 min / Resize –...
  • Page 203: When Things Don't Go Right

    2)The battery may be dead. Charge the battery (page 19). 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-130A rechargeable lithium ion battery. The camera 1)Auto Power Off may have activated (page 177).
  • Page 204 (page 49) or select a different BEST SHOT scene (page 77). 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 205 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 23).
  • Page 206 Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action I can’t change the Some menu items may not be available, depending on the settings of menu recording mode in use. While Premium Auto Pro is in use, only items. Menu items the menu items whose settings can be configured will be for some settings displayed on the menus.
  • Page 207 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 208 24 hours, it could mean that the camera’s setting camera’s battery. memory is defective. Contact your retailer or a CASIO authorized service center. Buttons are not With large capacity memory cards there is a delay after the...
  • Page 209: Display Messages

    LENS ERROR 2 If the same message appears after you turn power back on, contact your retailer or a CASIO authorized service center. Memory is full with images you recorded and/or files saved by editing operations. When shooting with Prerecord CS,...
  • Page 210 Remove the obstruction and turn power back on again. 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 211: Number Of Snapshots/Movie Recording Time

    Number of Snapshots/Movie Recording Time Snapshot Built-in Memory SD Memory Card Image Size Quality File Size Recording Recording (Pixels) 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 Fine...
  • Page 212 Movies Maximum Built-in Continuous Image Size/ Recording File Size of Approximate Data Maximum Memory Recording Pixels Time with 1-minute Rate (Frame Rate) File Size Recording Time per (Audio) SD Memory Movie Capacity Movie Card 14.2 Megabits/ 2 hours (1920 1080) second 26 seconds 106.5 MB...
  • Page 213 Recordable time when the entire movie is recorded at 30 fps. Recording time is shorter if the 30 fps frame rate is switched to 120 fps or 240 fps during recording. • Snapshot and movie recording capacity values are approximate and intended for reference only.
  • Page 214: Specifications

    Specifications File Format Snapshots: RAW (DNG)*, JPEG (Exif Version 2.3; DCF 2.0 standard; DPOF compliant) Movies: MOV format, H.264/AVC standard, IMA-ADPCM (stereo) * DNG file format is one type of RAW image file, and it is recommended by Adobe Systems Incorporated for use as a standard image file format.
  • Page 215 Exposure –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV (in 1/3EV steps) Compensation Shutter CMOS electronic shutter, mechanical shutter Shutter Speed Snapshot (Program 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 216 • Battery: NP-130A (Rated Capacity: 1800 mAh) • Recording Medium: 16GB SDHC memory card (SanDisk Corporation) In accordance with CIPA (Camera and Imaging Products Association) standards In accordance with CASIO standards Other settings Time Lapse scene: » Standard, Recording interval: 1/2 seconds, Total time: Off,...
  • Page 217 . Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-130A) Rated Voltage 3.7 V Rated Capacitance 1800 mAh Operating Temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Requirements Dimensions 37.8 (W) 44.8 (H) 11.2 (D) mm (1.49" (W) 1.76" (H) 0.44" (D)) (excluding projections) Weight Approximately 38 g (1.3 oz) .
  • Page 218 CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. 6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan MA1404-A 2014...

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