CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS ............................1 BLOCK DIAGRAM ............................5 TEST MODE ..............................6 PROGRAM VERSION UPGRADING ......................7 1. To update the firmware version ..................... 7 2. How to restore the firmware ......................8 3. To install the firmware ........................9 ADJ TOOL ..............................
SPECIFICATIONS Image Files Format Snapshots: JPEG (Exif Ver.2.2); DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) 1.0 standard; DPOF compliant Movies: AVI (MPEG-4) Audio: WAV Recording Media 8.3MB built-in memory SD Memory Card MultimediaCard Image Size Snapshots: 2816 x 2112 pixels 2816 x 1872 (3:2) pixels 2304 x 1728 pixels 2048 x 1536 pixels...
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Zoom 3X optical zoom; 4X digital zoom (12X in combination with optical zoom) Focusing Contrast Detection Auto Focus Focus Modes: Auto Focus, Macro mode, Pan Focus, Infinity mode, manual focus AF Area: spot, multi; AF Assist Light Auto Focus : 40cm to ∞ (1.3´ to ∞) Approximate Focus Range (from lens surface) Macro...
Power Requirements Power Requirements Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20) x 1 Approximate Battery Life: The values below indicate the amount of time under the conditions defined below, until power automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not guarantee that you will be able to achieve this level of operation. Low temperatures shorten battery life. Operation Apporoximate Battery Life Number of Shots (CIPA Standard)*...
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Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-20) Rated Voltage 3.7 V Rated Capacitance 700 mAh Operating Temperature Range 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Dimensions 33(W) x 50(H) x 4.7(D) mm (1.3˝(W) x 2.0˝(H) x 0.19˝(D)) Weight Approximately 16 g (0.56 oz) USB Cradle (CA-30) Input/Output Terminals Camera connector;...
TEST MODE Note: Never perform the menu items unless otherwise instructed. Doing so may cause destruction of the data inside, which will make the camera unusable. I To boot the test mode 1. While firmly pressing down both [BS], [PW ON] and [UPPER], turn the power on. [UPPER] button [BS] button 2.
PROGRAM VERSION UPGRADING 1. To update the firmware version 1. Prepare the memory card which contains the firmware for EX-S600 in the root directory. EX-S600.bin 2. Insert the above memory card into the camera, and set a fully charged battery in the camera.
2. How to restore the firmware 1. Prepare the firmware restoration program and change its name as follows; rom836_051221.lbn saturn.bin NOTE: This software and procedure automatically restores the firmware even if the firmware belongs to a wrong model code. Make sure to use the correct software for the correct model. 2.
1. Copy the following software to the root directly of the SD card. Restoration software: rom836_051221.lbn Firmware: EX-S600.bin 2. Change the name as follows; “rom836_051221.lbn” to “saturn.bin” 3. Insert the SD card into the camera. 4. Insert the battery while holding the [shutter release] button depressed.
ADJ TOOL Introduction Make sure to perform the adjustment by the USB ADJ Tool “adj03SSAW.exe” when replacing the lens unit or the PCB. Here the necessary software, driver and setting are explained to use “adj03SSAW.exe”. Note that the tool, drivers etc. are available only for Windows. 1.
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7) Check “Designate the place to search”, designate the place which contains “inf” file in the driver by pressing “Reference” button, and then press “Next” button. 8) When “Universal USB Driver (VMEM manufacturer’s name)” appears upon message “Searching for the driver file for the following devices”, press “Next” button. 9) The file copy starts.
3 Boot "adj03ssaw" . 4 Select the model name and click "Load FW " Key. • EX-S600 5 Click "ADJ ALL READ", and display the data on the "adj03ssaw". 6 Find the No.1163, "LCD VCOM DC". 7 Write down this value(data).
2 Connect the camera to the PC by the USB cable. 3 Boot "adj03ssaw". 4 Select the model name and click "Load FW " Key. • EX-S600 5 Click "ADJ ALL READ", and display the data on the "adj03ssaw". 6 Save the data. 7 Replace the MAIN PCB.
VCOM DC ADJUSTMENT Purpose Readjust the VCOM value to minimize the flicker of the LCD after replacing the LCD or the main PCB. Necessary tools 1. Camera (Charge its battery fully) 2. Photo diode (S2281-01) : See Fig 1. 3. Photo sensor amp (C2719) : See Fig 2. 4.
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Procedure 1. Camera setting Figure (a) a) Turn the power on while pressing “BS” and “UPPER”. 1: VERSION INFO After pressing “DOWN” key twice, press “BS” and “MENU”. 2: USB TCC TEST Select "2:USB TCC TEST", and press "SET" button. 3: ROM UPDATE 4: LAST MEMORY Select "1:USB TCC ON", and press "RIGHT"...
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3. Measurement a) Connect S2281-01 to the camera’s LCD monitor (see below). AC Waveforms appear on the monitor screen of the oscilloscope. * Change the Rf range of C2719 in case the range does not match. Photo diode Oscilloscope INPUT OUTPUT S2281-01 Photo sensor amp...
CURRENT CONSUMPTION (1) Current consumption (DC in = 3.70 ± 0.1 [V]) • Make sure that current consumption is less than 130 mA in PLAY mode. • Make sure that current consumption is less than 240 mA in REC mode. •...
DISASSEMBLY To remove the case 1. Remove the battery. 2. Remove six screws. Note: Make sure to use correct screws when assembling since there are two kinds of them. Make sure not to lose the strap. Strap Screws (S1) Screw (S2) Screw (S1) Screw (S1) 3.
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5. Separate the battery cover and the battery case assy. Battery case assy Battery cover To Remove the main PCB and the LCD unit 6. Remove one screw and four connectors, and then unsolder five lead wires. Precautions during assembly: Make sure the connectors are fitted completry. Blue Yellow Screw...
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9. Remove the switch unit. The switch unit is fixed by two-sided tape. Switch unit Tips during assembly: Fixing position To remove the strobe unit. 10. Release the hook and then remove the strobe unit. Hook — 20 — www.mydigit.net...
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To remove the lens unit. 11. Release two hooks and then remove the lens unit. Hook Hook Hooks To remove the tripod screw. 12. Release two hooks and then remove the tripod screw. Hooks — 21 — www.mydigit.net...
EX-S600 Item Parts Code Parts Name Specification Price Remark Code Gray Blue Gold Orange 10222362 CASE ASSY/FRONT TK-RJK507774*004 10222363 CASE ASSY/FRONT TK-RJK507774*005 10222364 CASE ASSY/FRONT TK-RJK507774*006 10223333 CASE ASSY/FRONT TK-RJK507774*007 10212799 GRIP BASE/B RJK507690-002V02 10212798 GRIP BASE/A RJK507690-001V02 10200753 GRIP/A...
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Item Parts Code Parts Name Specification Price Remark Code Gray Blue Gold Orange 10222083 COVER/BATTERY RJK507713-004V01 10222089 COVER/BATTERY RJK507713-005V01 10222108 COVER/BATTERY RJK507713-006V01 10200739 COVER/BATTERY RJK507713-002V01 10226316 LABEL/RATING RJK507767-023V01 For EU/US 10226317 LABEL/RATING RJK507767-024V01 Except EU/US 10226319 LABEL/RATING RJK507767-026V01 For EU/US 10226320 LABEL/RATING RJK507767-027V01...
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Ver.1 : Dec. 2005 • The program for EX-S600 has been changed. (P8, P9) Ver.2 : Jan. 2006 • The program for EX-S600 has been changed. (P8, P9) CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD. Overseas Service Division 6-2, Hon-machi 1-Chome Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan...