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Digital Camera

EX-S100 Users Guide

K873PCM1DMX

Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product. Before using it, be sure to read the

precautions contained in this Users Guide. Keep the Users 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/.

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INTRODUCTION

Unpacking Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible.

Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-20)

USB Cradle (CA-25)

USB Cable Basic Reference

Camera Strap

Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type) (AD-C51G)

AC Power Cord *

* The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.

Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera.

Special AC Adaptor (Plug-in Type) (AD-C51J)

CD-ROM

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Contents

2 INTRODUCTION

Unpacking .................................................................... 2

Features ....................................................................... 9

Precautions ................................................................ 12

16 QUICK START GUIDE

First, charge the battery! ............................................ 16

To configure display language and clock settings ..... 17

To record an image .................................................... 18

To view a recorded image .......................................... 19

To delete an image ..................................................... 19

20 GETTING READY

About This Manual ..................................................... 20

General Guide ............................................................ 21 Camera 21 USB Cradle 23

Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 24 Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 26

Attaching the Strap .................................................... 28

Power Requirements .................................................. 29 Loading and Removing the Rechargeable Battery 29 To charge the battery 31 Power Supply Precautions 36 Turning the Camera On and Off 39 Configuring Power Saving Settings 41

Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 42

Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 44 To configure display language and clock settings 45

48 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording an Image ................................................... 48 Specifying the Recording Mode 48 Aiming the Camera 49 Recording an Image 50

Using Zoom ................................................................ 54 Optical Zoom 54 Digital Zoom 56

Using the Flash .......................................................... 58 Flash Unit Status 59 Changing the Flash Intensity Setting 60 Using Flash Assist 60

Using the Self-timer ................................................... 62

Specifying Image Size ............................................... 64

Specifying Image Quality ........................................... 65

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67 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 67 Using Auto Focus 68 Using the Macro Mode 70 Using Pan Focus 71 Using the Infinity Mode 72 Using Manual Focus 73 Using Focus Lock 74

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 75

Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 77 Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually 78

Using the BESTSHOT Mode ..................................... 80 Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup 82 To delete a BESTSHOT user setup 83

Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot) ............. 84

Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot) ...................... 86

Recording Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot) .................... 88

To use Business Shot 89

Using the Movie Mode ............................................... 90

Recording Audio ......................................................... 93 Adding Audio to a Snapshot 93 Recording Your Voice 94

Using the Histogram................................................... 96

REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................... 98 Specifying ISO Sensitivity 99 Specifying Outline Sharpness 100 Specifying Color Saturation 100 Specifying Contrast 101 Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 101 Turning Image Review On and Off 102 Using Icon Help 102 Assigning Functions to the [] and [] Keys 103 Specifying Power On Default Settings 104 Resetting the Camera 106

107 PLAYBACK

Basic Playback Operation ........................................ 107 Playing an Audio Snapshot 108

Flipping the Display .................................................. 109

Zooming the Display Image ..................................... 110

Resizing an Image ................................................... 111

Cropping an Image................................................... 112

Playing a Movie ........................................................ 113

Displaying the 9-image View .................................... 114

Displaying the Calendar Screen .............................. 115

Playing a Slideshow ................................................. 116 Using the Photo Stand Feature 118

Rotating the Display Image ...................................... 119

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Using Image Roulette .............................................. 120

Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 121 To re-record audio 122

Playing Back a Voice Recording File ....................... 123

124 DELETING FILES

Deleting a Single File ............................................... 124

Deleting All Files ...................................................... 125

126 FILE MANAGEMENT

Folders ...................................................................... 126 Memory Folders and Files 126

Protecting Files ........................................................ 127 To protect a single file 127 To protect all files in memory 128

Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 128 To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 128 To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 130 To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 131 To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 131

132 OTHER SETTINGS

Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 132 To configure sound settings 132 To set the volume level 133

Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 133

Configuring Power Down Image Settings ................ 134

Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method .......................... 136

Using the Alarm ....................................................... 136

Setting the Clock ...................................................... 138 To select your Home Time zone 138 To set the current time and date 139 Changing the Date Format 139

Using World Time ..................................................... 140 To display the World Time screen 140 To configure World Time settings 140

Changing the Display Language .............................. 141

Changing the USB Port Protocol ............................. 142

Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Power On/Off Functions ........................................... 143

Formatting Built-in Memory ...................................... 144

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145 USING A MEMORY CARD

Using a Memory Card .............................................. 146 To insert a memory card into the camera 146 To remove a memory card from the camera 147 Formatting a Memory Card 147

Copying Files ............................................................ 149 To copy all the files in

built-in memory to a memory card 149 To copy a specific file from a

memory card to built-in memory 150

151 PRINTING IMAGES

DPOF ........................................................................ 152 To configure print settings for a single image 153 To configure print settings for all images 154

Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ............... 155

PRINT Image Matching III ........................................... 158

Exif Print ................................................................... 158

159 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER

Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ......... 159

Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 165

Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer .. 169

Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer ............................... 170

Memory Data ............................................................ 171 DCF Protocol 171 Memory Folder Structure 171 Image Files Supported by the Camera 173

174 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER

Using the Album Feature ......................................... 174 Creating an album 174 Selecting an Album Layout 176 Configuring Detailed Album Settings 176 Viewing Album Files 179 Saving an Album 181 To delete an album 182

Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ............... 182 About the bundled CD-ROM

(CASIO Digital Camera Software) 182 Computer System Requirements 184

Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows .. 185 Getting Started 186 Selecting a Language 186 Viewing the Contents of the Read me File 186 Installing an Application 187 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 187 User Registration 188 Exiting the Menu Application 188

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Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh ......................................... 188

Installing Software 188 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 189

191 APPENDIX

Menu Reference ....................................................... 191

Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 194

Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 197 If you have problems installing the USB driver... 200 Display Messages 201

Specifications ........................................................... 203

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IMPORTANT!

The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual.

CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of the EX-S100.

CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages or losses suffered by you or any third party due to the use of Photo Loader and/or Photohands.

CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, repairs, or battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important data on other media to protect against its loss.

Note that the example screens and product illustrations shown in this Users Guide may differ somewhat by the screens and configuration of the actual camera.

The SD logo is a registered trademark. Windows, Internet Explorer, and DirectX are

registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon Technologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA).

Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

The USB driver (mass storage) uses Phoenix Technologies Ltd. software. Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997 Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved.

Other company, product and service names used herein may also be trademarks or service marks of others.

Photo Loader and Photohands are the property of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except as stipulated above, all copyrights and other related rights to these applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

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Features 3.2 million effective pixels

The CCD provides 3.34 million total pixels of very high- resolution for crisp, clear, prints and display images.

2.0-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen

11.2X zoom (page 54) 2.8X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom

9.3MB flash memory Images can be recorded without using a memory card.

REC mode or PLAY mode power up (page 39) Press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera and enter the mode you want to use.

Multi Auto Focus (page 69) When Multi is selected for the Auto Focus area, the camera takes simultaneous meter readings at seven different points and automatically selects the best one.

Pan Focus (page 71) This feature lets you lock the focus point.

Copyright Restrictions Except for the purposes of your own personal enjoyment, unauthorized copying of snapshot files, movie files, and audio files violates copyright laws and international contracts. Distribution to third parties of such files over the Internet without permission of the copyright holder, whether for profit or for free, violates copyright laws and international contracts.

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Auto Pan Focus (page 68) When you press the shutter button all the way down without pausing, the camera immediately records the image without waiting for Auto Focus to be performed. This helps to avoid missing a special moment while you wait for the camera to Auto Focus.

Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia Cards) for memory expansion (page 145)

Bundled with a USB Cradle (pages 31, 118, 155, 159) The bundled USB cradle can be used to charge the cameras battery, and to transfer images to a computer. A Photo Stand feature lets you view images while the camera is on the cradle.

BESTSHOT (page 80) Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of image you are trying to record and the camera performs troublesome setups automatically for beautiful pictures every time.

Business Shot (page 88) Business Shot automatically corrects rectangular shapes when recording the image of a business card, document, whiteboard, or similar subjects from an angle.

Coupling Shot and Pre-shot (pages 84, 86) Coupling Shot lets you combine two subjects into a single image, while Pre-shot lets you add a subject to a previously recorded background image. This means you can create images that include you and your friend, even if you are the only two people around.

Triple Self-timer (page 62) The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times, automatically.

Real-time histogram (page 96) An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you view the effect on overall image brightness.

World Time (page 140) A simple operation sets the current time for your current location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 time zones.

Alarm (page 136) A built-in alarm helps to keep you on time for important events, and even can be used in place of an alarm clock. You can also have a specific image appear, or a movie or audio file to play when the alarm time is reached.

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Album Function (page 174) HTML files are generated automatically to create an album of recorded images. Album contents can be viewed and printed using a standard Web browser. Images can also be incorporated into Web pages quickly and easily.

Calendar screen (page 115) A simple operation displays a full-month calendar on the cameras monitor screen. Each day of the full-month calendar shows a thumbnail of the first file recorded for that date, which helps to make searching for a particular file quicker and easier.

Audio Snapshot Mode (page 93) Use this mode to record snapshots that also include audio.

Movie + Audio Mode (page 90)

Voice Recording (page 94) Quick and easy recording of voice input.

After Recording (page 121) Use this mode to add audio to snapshots after you record them.

Selectable Sound Settings (page 132) You can configure different sounds to play whenever you turn on the camera, press the shutter button half-way or all the way, or perform a key operation.

DCF Data Storage (page 171) DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage protocol provides image compatibility between the digital camera and printers.

Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page 152) Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used when specifying images and quantities for printing by professional print services.

PRINT Image Matching III Compatible (page 158) Images include PRINT Image Matching III data (mode setting and other camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching III reads this data and adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images come out just the way you intended when you recorded them.

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Precautions

General Precautions Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the EX-S100.

All references in this manual to camera refer to the CASIO EX-S100 Digital Camera.

Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while operating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so creates the risk of serious accident.

Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed. Always leave maintenance and repair work up to a CASIO authorized service center.

Keep the small parts and accessories of this camera out of the reach of small children. If swallowed accidentally, contact your physician immediately.

Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the drivers vision and create the risk of accident.

Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subjects eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if it is fired too close to the eyes. This is especially true with young children. When using the flash, the camera should be at least one meter (3.3) from the eyes of the subject.

USB DIRECT-PRINT and PictBridge support (page 155) Connect directly to a USB DIRECT-PRINT or PictBridge compatible printer and you can print images without going through a computer.

Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands (page 183) Your camera comes bundled with Photo Loader, the popular application that automatically loads images from your camera to your PC. It also comes with Photohands, and application that makes image retouching quick and easy.

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Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and never let it get wet. Moisture creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the rain or snow, at the seashore or beach, in the bathroom, etc.

Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera, immediately turn it off. Next, remove the cameras battery and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. Using the camera under these conditions creates the risk of fire and electric shock.

Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming out of the camera, immediately turn it off. Next, taking care you do not burn your fingers, remove the cameras battery and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. Using the camera under these conditions creates the risk of fire and electric shock. After making sure there is no more smoke coming from the camera, take it to your nearest CASIO authorized service center for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance.

Never use the AC adaptor to power any other device besides this camera. Never use any other AC adaptor besides the one that comes with this camera.

Never cover the AC adaptor with a quilt, blanket, or other cover while it is in use, and do not use it near a heater.

At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug. Dust build up around the prongs can create the risk of fire.

If the cameras case should ever become cracked due to dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment, immediately turn it off. Next, remove the cameras battery and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.

Never use the camera inside of an aircraft or in any other area where its use is prohibited. Doing so creates the risk of accident.

Physical damage and malfunction of this camera can cause the data stored in its memory to be deleted. Always keep backup copies of data by transferring them to personal computer memory.

Never open the battery cover, disconnect the AC adaptor from the camera, or unplug the AC adaptor from the wall socket while an image is being recorded. Doing so will not only make storage of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt other image data already stored in file memory.

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Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to appear on the monitor screen (page 201). Follow the instructions provided by the message to eliminate the cause of the error.

Operating conditions This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging

from 0C to 40C (32F to 104F). Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.

In areas subject to direct sunlight In areas subject to high humidity or dust Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject

to temperature extremes Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the

sun In areas subject to strong vibration

Test for proper operation before using the camera!

Before using the camera to record important images, make sure you first record a number of test images and check the results to ensure that the camera is configured correctly and operating properly (page 16).

Data Error Precautions Your digital camera is manufactured using precision

digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in file memory.

Removing the battery or memory card, or setting the camera onto the USB cradle while the camera is performing a record or memory access operation

Removing the battery, removing the memory card, or placing the camera onto the USB cradle while the operation lamp is still flashing green after you turn off the camera

Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the camera from the USB cradle, or disconnecting the AC adaptor from the USB cradle while a data communication operation is being performed

Low battery power Other abnormal operations

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Lens Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of

the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction.

Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can interfere with proper image recording. Never touch the lens with your fingers. You can remove dust particles from the lens surface by using a lens blower to blow them off. Next, wipe the surface of the lens with a soft lens cloth.

Other The camera may become slightly warm during use. This

does not indicate malfunction. If the exterior of the camera needs cleaning, wipe it with a

soft, dry cloth.

Condensation When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or

otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or on interior components. Condensation can cause malfunction of the camera, so you should avoid exposing it to conditions that might cause condensation.

To keep condensation from forming, place the camera into a plastic bag before moving it into a location that is much warmer or colder than your current location. Leave it in the plastic bag until the air inside the bag has a chance to reach the same temperature as the new location. If condensation does form, remove the battery from the camera and leave the battery cover open for a few hours.

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QUICK START GUIDE

First, charge the battery!

1. Load the battery into the camera (page 29).

2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery (page 31). Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where

you purchased the camera. It takes about 140 minutes to achieve a full charge.

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2

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21 Inlet Type

1 Plug-in Type [CHARGE] lamp Charging: Lights red Charging Complete: Lights green

Stopper

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1. Press the power button to turn on the camera.

2. Press [] to select the language you want.

3. Press [SET] to register the language setting.

4. Use [], [], [], and [] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET].

5. Use [] and [] to select the city you want, and then press [SET].

6. Use [] and [] to select the summer time (DST) setting you want, and then press [SET].

7. Use [] and [] to select the date format setting you want, and then press [SET].

8. Set the date and the time.

9. Press [SET] to register the clock settings and exit the setting screen.

To configure display language and clock settings Be sure to configure the following settings

before using the camera to record images. See page 44 for details.

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To record an image See page 48 for details.

1. Press [ ] (REC).

2. Press [MENU].

3. Use [] and [] to select the REC tab.

4. Use [] and [] to select REC Mode, and then press [].

5. Use [] and [] to select Snapshot, and then press [SET]. This causes (Snapshot mode) to appear on the monitor

screen.

6. Point the camera at the subject, use the monitor screen to compose the image, and then press the shutter button half way. When the camera finishes its Auto Focus operation, the focus

frame will turn green and the operation lamp will light green.

7. Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter button all the way down.

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Operation lamp

Focus frame

Snapshot mode icon

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1. Press [ ] (PLAY).

2. Press [] ( ).

3. Use [] and [] to display the image you want to delete.

4. Use [] and [] to select Delete. To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything,

select Cancel.

5. Press [SET] to delete the image.

To delete an image See page 124 for details.

1. Press [ ] (PLAY).

2. Use [] and [] to scroll through the images.

To view a recorded image See page 107 for details.

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GETTING READY

This section contains information about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera.

About This Manual This section contains information about the conventions used in this manual.

Terminology The following table defines the terminology used in this manual.

This term as used in this manual:

camera

file memory

battery

charger

Means this:

The CASIO EX-S100 Digital Camera

The location where the camera is currently storing images you record (page 50)

The NP-20 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery

The optionally available CASIO BC-10L charger

Button Operations Button operations are indicated by the button name inside of brackets ([ ]).

On-screen Text On-screen text is always enclosed by double quotation marks ( ).

Supplementary Information IMPORTANT! indicates very important

information you need to know in order to use the camera correctly.

NOTE indicates information that is useful when operating the camera.

This term as used in this manual: Means this:

digital noise

a REC mode

Tiny flecks or snow in a recorded image or on the monitor screen, which makes the image look grainy.

The currently selected recording mode (Snapshot, BESTSHOT, Movie, Voice Recording, Audio Snapshot)

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File Memory The term file memory in this manual is a general term that refers to the location where your camera is currently storing the images you record. File memory can be any one of the following three locations.

The cameras built-in flash memory An SD memory card loaded in the camera A MultiMediaCard loaded in the camera

For more information about how the camera stores images, see page 171.

Front

General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.

Camera

1 Shutter button 2 Power button 3 Flash 4 Self-timer lamp 5 Lens 6 Microphone

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Back

7 [ ] (PLAY mode) button

8 [ ] (REC mode) button

9 Operation lamp ; Zoom button A Speaker B Strap ring C [SET] button D [][][][] E [DISP] button F [MENU] button G Monitor Screen

Bottom H Stopper I Memory card slot J Battery compartment K Battery cover L Connector M Tripod screw hole

* Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.

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USB Cradle Simply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB cradle lets you perform the following tasks.

Battery charging (page 31) Automatic transfer of images to a computer (page 159) Direct connection to a printer for printing (page 155) Viewing of images using the Photo Stand slideshow

feature (page 118).

1 Camera connector 2 [USB] lamp 3 [USB] button 4 [CHARGE] lamp 5 [PHOTO] button

Back

6 [DC IN 5.3V] (AC adaptor connector)

7 [USB] (USB port)

Front

7 6

1 2

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Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the cameras status. Note that the example screens in this chapter are for illustrative purposes only. They do not exactly match the screen

contents actually produced on the camera.

REC Modes

3 White balance indicator (page 77) None Auto

Daylight

Cloudy

Shade

1 Fluorescent 1

2 Fluorescent 2

Tungsten

Manual

4 Self-timer (page 62) None 1-Image

10s Self-timer 10 sec

2s Self-timer 2 sec

x3 Triple self-timer

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3421 1 Flash mode indicator (page 58) None Auto

Flash Off

Flash On

Red-eye reduction

If the camera detects that flash is required while auto flash is selected, the flash on indicator will appear when the shutter button is pressed half way.

2 Focus mode indicator (page 67) None Auto Focus

Macro

Pan Focus

Infinity

Manual Focus

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9 0 A B

5 REC modes (page 48) Snapshot

BESTSHOT

Movie

Audio Snapshot

Voice Recording

6 Memory capacity (pages 52, 90, 203) (Remaining number of storable images) Movie Recording: Remaining recording time

7 Image size (page 64) 2048 1536 pixels 2048 1360 (3:2) pixels 1600 1200 pixels 1280 960 pixels

640 480 pixels Movie Recording: Recording time

8 Quality (page 65) FINE NORMAL ECONOMY

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PLAY Mode

1 PLAY mode file type (page 107)

Snapshot

Movie

Audio Snapshot

Voice Recording

2 Image protection indicator (page 127)

3 Folder number/File number (page 126) Example : When a file named CIMG0023.JPG is stored in a folder named 100CASIO

100-0023

Folder name File name

NOTE

Changing the setting of any one of the following functions will cause Icon Help (page 102) text to appear on the monitor screen. You can turn off Icon Help if you want (page 102). Flash mode, Focus mode, White balance, Self-timer, REC mode

4 Image size (page 64) 2048 1536 pixels 2048 1360 (3:2) pixels 1600 1200 pixels 1280 960 pixels

640 480 pixels Movie Playback: Elapsed play time

5 Quality (page 65) FINE NORMAL ECONOMY

6 Built-in memory selected for data storage. Memory card selected for data storage.

(page 145)

7 Shutter speed value

9 Built-in memory selected for data storage. Memory card selected for data storage.

(page 145)

0 Shutter speed value (page 52) An out of range aperture or

shutter speed causes the corresponding monitor screen value to turn amber.

A Aperture value (page 52)

B ISO sensitivity (page 99)

C Date and time (page 138)

D EV value (page 75)

E Battery capacity (page 35)

F Histogram (page 96)

G Focus frame (page 51) Focusing complete: Green Focusing failed: Red

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6 5

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Indicators on Histogram on

Indicators off

8 Aperture value

9 ISO sensitivity (page 99)

0 Date and time (page 138)

A White balance indicator (page 77)

AWB Auto

Daylight

Cloudy

Shade

1 Fluorescent 1

2 Fluorescent 2

Tungsten

Manual

Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Each press of the [DISP] button changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below.

REC Modes

IMPORTANT!

Some information may not display properly if you display an image that was recorded using a different digital camera model.

B Flash mode indicator (page 58)

Flash On

Flash Off

Red-eye reduction

C REC modes (page 48) Snapshot

BESTSHOT

D Battery capacity (page 35)

E Histogram (page 96)

F EV value (page 75)

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Indicators on Histogram/Details on

Indicators off

IMPORTANT!

Pressing [DISP] will not change monitor screen contents during movie recording, or during standby or recording of an audio snapshot.

Pressing [DISP] in the Voice Recording REC mode toggles the monitor screen on (indicators on) and off. While a Voice Recording file is displayed in the PLAY mode, pressing [DISP] toggles between indicators on and indicators off.

When playing back the content of a Voice Recording file while indicators off is selected (Voice Recording file icon only on the monitor screen), the monitor screen will go black about two seconds after you press [SET] to start playback. The Voice Recording file icon (indicators off) will reappear after playback is complete.

PLAY Mode

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Attaching the Strap Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the illustration.

IMPORTANT!

Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when using the camera to protect against accidentally dropping it.

The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera only. Do not use it for any other purpose.

Never swing the camera around by the strap.Strap ring

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2. While pulling the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration, align the arrow mark on the battery with the arrow mark on the camera and slide the battery into the camera.

NP-20

Push the bottom of the battery, and make sure that the stopper securely locks the battery in place.

Arrow mark

Power Requirements Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20).

Loading and Removing the Rechargeable Battery

To load the battery

1. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow, and then swing it open.

Stopper

Arrow marks

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3. Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow.

IMPORTANT!

Use only the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported.

The battery is not charged when you purchase the camera. You need to charge the battery before using the camera for the first time (page 31).

To remove the battery

1. Open the battery cover.

2. Pull the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow. This will cause the battery to come part way out of

the slot.

3. Release the stopper and pull the battery from the camera. Take care so you do not drop the battery.

Stopper

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To charge the battery

1. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN 5.3V] connector of the USB cradle, and then plug it in to a household power outlet. Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on

the area where you purchased the camera.

AC Adaptor

[DC IN 5.3V] USB Cradle

AC power cord

NOTE

The bundled AC adaptor is designed for operation with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC. Note, however, that the shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. If you plan to use the AC adaptor in a geographic area where the power receptacle shape is different from that in your area, replace the AC power cord with one of the other ones that comes with the camera, or purchase a commercially available AC power cord that is compatible with the power outlets in that area.

AC Adaptor

[DC IN 5.3V]

USB Cradle

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NOTE

The AC adaptor is designed for operation on power ranging from 100V AC to 240V AC. Note, however, that the shape of the power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. It is up to you to find out if the shape of the AC adaptor power cord plug is compatible with local power outlets when traveling abroad.

2. Turn off the camera.

3. Set the camera onto the USB cradle. Do not place the camera

onto the USB cradle while it is turned on.

The [CHARGE] lamp on the USB cradle should turn red, indicating that charging has started. When charging is complete, the [CHARGE] lamp will turn green.

It takes about 140 minutes to achieve a full charge. Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity and charging conditions.

[CHARGE] lamp

4. After charging is complete, remove the camera from the USB cradle.

IMPORTANT!

Use only the USB cradle (CA-25) that comes with the camera or the optionally available charger (BC-10L) to charge the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery. Never use any other charging device.

Use only the bundled AC adaptor. Never use any other type of AC adaptor. Do not use optionally available AD-C40, AD-C620 and AD-C630 AC adaptors with this camera.

Make sure that the camera connector of the USB cradle is securely inserted into the cameras connector as far as it will go.

The [CHARGE] lamp may remain amber colored and the charge operation may not start right away if you try to charge immediately after using the camera (which causes battery to become warm) or when it is too hot or too cold where you are performing the charge operation. If this happens, simply wait until the battery reaches normal temperature. The [CHARGE] lamp will turn red and charging will start when the battery temperature returns to the allowable charging temperature range.

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If the [CHARGE] lamp starts flashing red, it means that an error occurs while charging. An error can be caused by any of the following: a problem with the USB cradle, a problem with the camera, or a problem with the battery or how it is loaded. Remove the camera from the USB cradle and see if it works normally.

The following are the only operations that can be performed while the camera is on the USB cradle: charging of the cameras battery, exchanging data with a computer over a USB connection, and Photo Stand operation.

If the camera does not work normally This can mean there is a problem with how the battery is loaded. Perform the following steps.

1. Remove the battery from the camera and check the battery contacts for dirt. If the contacts are dirty, wipe them clean with a dry cloth.

2. Check to make sure that the AC adaptors power cord is connected securely to the power outlet and USB cradle. If the same symptoms occur again when you place

the camera on the USB cradle after taking the above steps, contact a CASIO authorized service center.

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Battery Life Guidelines The battery life guideline values given below indicate the amount of time under the conditions defined below the table, until power automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not guarantee that the battery will provide the amount of service indicated. Low temperatures and continued use reduce battery life.

Apporoximate Battery Life

180 shots (90 minutes)

540 shots (90 minutes)

150 minutes

150 minutes

Operation

Number of Shots (CIPA Standard)*1 (Operating Time)

Number of Shots, Continuous Recording*2 (Operating Time)

Continuous Snapshot Playback*3

Continuous Voice Recording*4

Supported Battery: NP-20 (Rated Capacitance: 680mAh) Storage Medium: SD Memory Card

*1 Number of Shots (CIPA Standard) Temperature: 23C (73F) Monitor Screen: On Zoom operation between full wide to full telephoto

every 30 seconds, during which two images are recorded, one image with flash; power turned off and back on every time 10 images are recorded.

*2 Continuous Recording Conditions Temperature: 23C (73F) Monitor screen: On Flash: Off Image recorded every 10 seconds, alternating full

wide-angle and full telephoto zoom

*3 Continuous Snapshot Playback Conditions Temperature: 23C (73F) Scroll one image about every 10 seconds

*4 Voice recording times are based on continuous recording.

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The above values are based on a new battery starting from a full charge. Repeated charging shortens battery life.

Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash, zoom and other functions, and how long you leave power turned on.

Tips to Make the Battery Last Longer If you do not need the flash while recording, select

(flash off) for the flash mode. See page 58 for more information.

Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features (page 41) to protect against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the camera.

Low Battery Indicator The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on the monitor screen changes as battery power is used. The

indicator means that remaining battery power is low. Note that you will not be able to record images while the battery indicator is . Charge the battery immediately whenever either of these indicators appears.

Battery Level High Low

Indicator

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Power Supply Precautions Note the following precautions when handling or using the battery and the optional charger.

Battery Handling Precautions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before using the battery for the first time. Keep these safety precautions and all operating instructions on hand for future reference.

NOTE

The term battery in this manual refers to the CASIO NP-20 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery.

Use only the USB cradle (CA-25) that comes with the camera or the optionally available charger (BC-10L) to charge the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery. Never use any other charging device.

Failure to observe any of the following precautions while using the battery creates the risk of overheating, fire, and explosion. Never use any other type of charger except the

optional charger specified for the battery. Never try to use the battery to power any device

other than this camera. Never use or leave the battery near open flame. Never place the battery in a microwave oven, throw

it into fire, or otherwise expose it to intense heat. Make sure the battery is oriented correctly when you

load it into the camera or attach it to the optional charger.

Never carry or store the battery together with items that can conduct electricity (necklaces, pencil lead, etc.)

Never try to take the battery apart, modify it in any way, or expose it to strong impact.

Do not immerse the battery in fresh water or salt water.

Do not use or leave the battery under direct sunlight, in an automobile parked in the sun, or in any other area subject to high temperatures.

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Should you ever notice any of the following conditions while using, charging, or storing a battery, immediately remove it from the camera or charger, and keep it away from open flame: Fluid leaking Emission of a strange odor Heat emission Battery discoloration Battery deformation Any other battery abnormality

If the battery does not achieve full charge after the normal charging time has passed, stop charging. Continued charging creates the risk of overheating, fire, and explosion.

Battery fluid can damage your eyes. Should battery fluid get into your eyes accidentally, immediately rinse them with clean tap water and then consult a physician.

Be sure to read page 31 of this Users Guide and the instructions that come with the optional charger before using or charging the battery.

If the battery is to be used by young children, make sure that a responsible adult makes them aware of the precautions and proper handling instructions and make sure that they handle the battery correctly.

Should fluid from the battery accidentally get onto clothing or your skin, immediately rinse it off with clean tap water. Prolonged contact with battery fluid can cause skin irritation.

PRECAUTIONS DURING USE

The battery is designed for use with this CASIO digital camera only.

Use only the USB cradle that comes with the camera or the specified optional charger to charge the battery. Never use any other type of charger for charging.

Use of a battery in cold environments shortens the operating time you can expect on a full charge. Charge the battery in a location where the temperature is in the range of 10C to 35C (50F to 95F). Charging outside this temperature range can cause charging to take longer than normal or even cause charging to fail.

Very limited operation following a full charge indicates that the battery has reached the end of its service life. Replace the battery with a new one.

Never wipe the battery with thinner, benzene, alcohol, or other volatile agents or chemically treated rags. Doing so can cause deformation of the battery and lead to malfunction.

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BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS

Make sure you remove the battery from the camera when you do not plan to use it for a long time. A battery left in the camera discharges very small amounts of power even when power is turned off, which can lead to a dead battery or the need for longer charging before the next use.

Store the battery in a cool, dry place (20C (68 F) or lower).

USING THE BATTERY

See page 31 of this manual or the instructions that come with the optional charger for information about charging procedures and charging times.

When transporting a battery, keep it either loaded in the camera or stored in its case.

USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage

is outside the rating marked on the AC adaptor. Doing so can create the risk of fire or electric shock. Use only the AC adaptor bundled with this camera.

Do not allow the AC adaptor cord to become cut or damaged, do not place heavy objects on it, and keep it away from heat. A damaged power cord creates the risk of fire and electric shock.

Never try to modify the AC adaptor cord, or subject it to severe bending, twisting, or pulling. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electric shock.

Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.

Do not overload extension cords or wall outlets. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electric shock.

Should the cord of the AC adaptor become damaged (exposed internal wiring), request a replacement from a CASIO authorized service center. A damaged AC adaptor cord creates the risk of fire or electric shock.

Caution!

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Use the AC adaptor where it will not be splashed with water. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock.

Do not place a vase or any other container filled with liquid on top of the AC adaptor. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock.

Make sure you always remove the camera from the USB cradle before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.

Charging, USB data communication, and using the Photo Stand feature can cause the AC adaptor to become warm. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.

Unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet whenever you are not using it.

Never place a blanket or any other cover on the AC adaptor. Doing so creates the risk of fire.

Caution!

Turning the Camera On and Off

To turn on the camera Press the power button, [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY). The operation lamp will light green momentarily, and then power will turn on. The mode the camera enters depends on which button you pressed to turn it on.

Press this button to turn on the camera:

Power button or [ ] (REC)

[ ] (PLAY)

To enter this mode at startup:

REC

PLAY

Power button

Operation lamp

[ ] (PLAY)

[ ] (REC)

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NOTE

Pressing [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera enters the REC mode, while pressing [ ] (PLAY) enters the PLAY mode.

Pressing [ ] (PLAY) while in a REC mode switches to the PLAY mode. The lens retracts about 10 seconds after switching modes.

IMPORTANT!

If camera power is turned off by the Auto Power Off feature, press the power button, [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) to turn it back on again.

Pressing the power button or [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera also causes the lens to extend. Take care to avoid any interference with the lens operation or allowing anything to strike the lens when it is extended.

To turn off the camera Press the power button to turn off the camera.

NOTE

You can setup the camera so it does not turn on when you press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY), or to turn off when you press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY). For details, see Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Power On/Off Functions on page 143.

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Configuring Power Saving Settings You can configure the settings described below to conserve battery power.

Sleep : Automatically turns off the monitor screen if no operation is performed for a specified amount of time in a REC mode. Performing any button operation causes the monitor screen to turn back on.

Auto Power Off : Turns off power if you do not perform any operation for a specified amount of time.

1. Turn on the camera.

2. Press [MENU].

3. Use [] and [] to select the Set Up tab.

4. Use [] and [] to select the feature whose setting you want to configure, and then press [].

5. Use [] and [] to change the currently selected setting, and then press [SET]. Available Sleep settings are: 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min,

and Off.

Available Auto Power Off settings are: 2 min and 5 min.

Note that the Sleep feature does not operate in the PLAY mode.

Pressing any button while the camera is in the Sleep state immediately turns the monitor screen back on.

The Auto Power Off and Sleep features are disabled in the following cases.

When the camera is connected to a computer or some other device through the USB cradle

While a slideshow is in progress

While playing back a voice recording file

While playing back a movie

To configure this feature: Select this setting:

Sleep Sleep

Auto Power Off Auto Power Off

See Using the On-screen Menus (page 42) for information about how to use menus.

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Using the On-screen Menus Pressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screen that you can use to perform various operations. The menu that appears depends on whether you are in a REC mode or the PLAY mode. The following shows an example menu procedure in a REC mode.

1. Press the power button or [ ] (REC). If you want to enter the

PLAY mode instead, press [ ] (PLAY).

[ ][ ]

Power button

Settings

Tab[MENU]

[SET]

[][ ][][ ]

Selection cursor (indicates the currently selected item)

2. Press [MENU].

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Menu Screen Operations

When you want to do this:

Move between tabs

Move from the tab to the settings

Move from the settings to the tab

Move between the settings

Display the options available for a setting

Select an option

Apply the setting and exit the menu screen

Apply the setting and return to tab selection

Exit the menu screen

Do this:

Press [] and [].

Press [].

Press [].

Press [] and [].

Press [] or press [SET].

Press [] and [].

Press [SET].

Press [].

Press [MENU].

3. Press [] or [] to select the tab you want, and then press [SET] to move the selection cursor from the tab to the settings.

4. Use [] and [] to select the feature whose setting you want to configure, and then press []. Instead of pressing [],

you could also press [SET].

5. Use [] and [] to change the currently selected setting.

Example: To select the REC Mode item.

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6. Perform one of the following operations to apply the setting you configured.

To do this:

Apply the setting and exit the menu screen.

Apply the setting and return to feature selection in step 4.

Apply the setting and return to tab selection in step 3.

Perform this key operation:

Press [SET].

Press [].

1. Press []. 2. Use [] to move back up to

tab selection.

See Menu Reference on page 191 for more information about menus.

Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings

Be sure to configure the following settings before using the camera to record images.

Display language Home city Date Style Date and time

Note that the current date and time settings are used by the camera to generate the date and time that are stored along with image data, etc.

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IMPORTANT!

Recording images without configuring the clock settings causes incorrect time information to be registered. Be sure to configure the clock settings before using the camera.

A built-in backup battery retains the date and time settings of the camera for about two days if the camera is not supplied with power. Date and time settings will be cleared when the backup battery goes dead. The following are the conditions when power is not being supplied to the camera. When the rechargeable battery is dead or

removed from the camera When power is not being supplied to the camera

from the cradle while the rechargeable battery is dead or removed from the camera

The date and time setting screen will appear on the monitor screen the next time you turn on the camera after the date and time settings have been cleared. If this happens, reconfigure the date and time settings.

If you make a mistake when setting the language or clock with the following procedure, you will need to use the cameras menu to individually change the language (page 141) or clock (page 138) settings.

To configure display language and clock settings

1. Press the power button, [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera.

2. Use [], [], [], and [] to select the language you want, and then press [SET].

: Japanese

English : English

Franais : French

Deutsch : German

Espaol : Spanish

Italiano : Italian

Portugus : Portuguese

: Chinese (Complex)

: Chinese (Simplified)

: Korean

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3. Use [], [], [], and [] to select the geographical area where you live, and then press [SET].

4. Use [] and [] to select the name of the city where you live, and then press [SET].

5. Use [] and [] to select the summer time (DST) setting you want, and then press [SET].

When you want to do this:

Keep time using summer time (Daylight Saving Time)

Keep time using standard time

Select this setting:

On

Off

6. Use [] and [] to select the date format setting you want, and then press [SET].

Example: December 24, 2004

Select this format:

YY/MM/DD

DD/MM/YY

MM/DD/YY

To display the date like this:

04/12/24

24/12/04

12/24/04

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8. Press [SET] to register the settings and exit the setting screen.

To do this:

Change the setting at the current cursor location

Move the cursor between settings

Toggle between 12-hour and 24- hour timekeeping

Do this:

Press [] and [].

Press [] and [].

Press [DISP].

7. Set the current date and the time.

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This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image.

Recording an Image

Specifying the Recording Mode Your CASIO digital camera has five recording modes, each of which is described below. Before recording an image, use the procedure below to select the applicable recording mode.

(Snapshot mode) Use this mode to record still images. This is the mode you should normally use for image recording (page 50).

(BESTSHOT mode) This mode makes camera setup as easy as selecting the applicable sample scene. Simply select one of 23 sample scenes, and the camera will automatically be configured with the settings required to record a similar image (page 80).

(Movie mode) Use this mode to record movies with audio (page 90).

(Audio Snapshot mode) Use this mode to add audio to a snapshot after recording it (page 93).

(Voice Recording mode) Use this mode to record audio only (page 94).

1. Press the power button or [ ] (REC).

2. Press [MENU], and use [] and [] to select the REC tab.

3. Use [] and [] to select REC Mode , and then press [].

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4. Use [] and [] to select the recording mode you want, and then press [SET]. The icon (like ) for

the mode you select is displayed on the monitor screen.

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Horizontal Hold the camera still in both hands, with your arms firmly against your sides.

Vertical When holding the camera vertically, make sure that the flash is above the lens. Hold the camera still with both hands.

Aiming the Camera Use both hands to hold the camera still when shooting an image. Holding the camera with one hand increases the chance of movement, which can blur your images.

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IMPORTANT!

Make sure your fingers and the strap do not block the flash, microphone or lens.

NOTE

Your image will be blurred if you move the camera when pressing the shutter button. Press the shutter button carefully, taking care to avoid camera movement. This is especially important when available lighting is low, which slows down the shutter speed.

Flash

Microphone

Lens

Recording an Image Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed in accordance with the brightness of the subject. Images you record are stored in the cameras built-in memory, or to a memory card if you have one loaded in the camera. When an optionally available SD memory card or

MultiMediaCard (MMC) is loaded in the camera, images are stored on the card (page 145).

1. Press the power button or [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera.

Power button [ ]

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This causes an image or a message to appear on the monitor screen, and then enters the currently selected recording mode.

If the camera is in the PLAY mode when it turns on, the message There are no files will appear if you do not have any images stored in memory yet. In addition, the icon will be visible at the top of the display. If this happens, press [ ] (REC) to enter the currently selected recording mode.

2. Change the REC Mode setting to Snapshot . The (Snapshot

mode) icon is displayed on the monitor screen while the Snapshot mode is selected.

You can also use the key customization feature to assign the mode change operation to the cursor keys, so the REC Mode setting is changed whenever you press the [] or [] key (page 103).

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Focus frame

Snapshot mode icon

3. Compose the image on the monitor screen so the main subject is within the focus frame. The focusing range of the camera depends on focus

mode you are using (page 67).

4. Press the shutter button half way to focus the image. When you press the shutter

button half way, the cameras Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image, and displays the shutter speed and aperture values.

You can tell whether the image is focused by observing the focus frame and the operation lamp.

Operation lamp

Shutter button

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It means this:

The image is in focus.

The image is not in focus.

When you see this:

Green focus frame Green operation lamp

Red focus frame Flashing green operation lamp

Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation

The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the cameras status.

Memory capacity

Image size Image quality Memory type Shutter speed value Aperture value ISO sensitivity

5. After making sure that the image is focused properly, press the shutter button the rest of the way down to record. The number of images you can

record depends on the image size and the image quality setting you are using (pages 64, 65, 203).

IMPORTANT!

Auto Pan Focus is enabled when the REC tabs Auto PF setting is turned on (page 68). With Auto Pan Focus the shutter releases without waiting for Auto Focus to be performed and the image is recorded as soon as you press the shutter button all the way down. This helps to ensure that you are able to capture exactly the moment you want.

Shutter button

Date and time

Flash mode

Focus mode White balance

Self-timer

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Recording Precautions Never open the battery cover or place the camera onto

the USB cradle while the operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so not only causes the current image to be lost, it can also corrupt images already stored in file memory and even lead to malfunction of the camera.

Never remove the memory card while an image is being recorded to the memory card.

Fluorescent lighting actually flickers at a frequency that cannot be detected by the human eye. When using the camera indoors under such lighting, you may experience some brightness or color problems with recorded images.

When Auto is selected for the ISO sensitivity setting (page 99), the camera automatically adjusts its sensitivity in accordance with the brightness of the subject. This can cause some digital noise (graininess) to appear in images of relatively dark subjects.

When recording a dimly lit subject while Auto is selected for the ISO sensitivity setting (page 99), the camera increases sensitivity and uses a slower shutter speed. Because of this, you need to guard against camera movement if you have flash turned off (page 58).

Bright light shining on the lens can cause images to appear washed out. This tends to happen when recording images outdoors in bright sunlight. To protect against this, use your free hand to shade the lens from the light.

About Auto Focus Auto Focus tends not to work well if the camera is moved

during recording, or when recording the types of subjects listed below. Solid color walls or subjects with little contrast Strongly backlit subjects Polished metal or other brightly reflective subjects Venetian blinds or other horizontally repeating patterns Multiple subjects that are varying distances from the

camera Subjects in poorly lit areas Moving subjects

Note that a green operation lamp and focus frame do not necessarily guarantee that the resulting image will be in focus.

If Auto Focus does not produce the results you want for some reason, try using focus lock (page 74) or manual focus (page 73).

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About the REC Mode Monitor Screen The image shown on the monitor screen in a REC mode

is a simplified image for composing purposes. The actual image is recorded in accordance with the image quality setting currently selected on your camera. The image saved in file memory has much better resolution and detail than the REC mode monitor screen image.

Certain levels of subject brightness can cause the response of the REC mode monitor screen to slow down, which causes some digital noise (graininess) in the monitor screen image.

Very bright light inside of an image can cause a vertical band to appear in the monitor screen image. This is a CCD phenomenon known as vertical smear, and does not indicate malfunction of the camera. Note that vertical smear is not recorded with the image in the case of a snapshot, but it is recorded in the case of a movie (page 90).

Using Zoom Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom. Normally, the camera automatically switches over to digital zoom after you reach the maximum limit for optical zoom. You can, however, configure the camera to disable digital zoom, if you want.

Optical Zoom The optical zoom range is 1X to 2.8X.

1. In a REC mode, press the zoom button to change the zoom factor.

Zoom button

Press this side of the zoom button:

(Wide Angle)

(Telephoto)

To do this:

Zoom out

Zoom in

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Zoom out Zoom in

2. Compose the image, and then press the shutter button.

NOTE

The optical zoom factor also affects the lens aperture.

Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against hand movement when using the telephoto setting (zoom in).

You can change the digital zoom setting during movie recording, but not the optical zoom setting. Make sure you select the optical zoom setting you want to use before you press the shutter button to start movie recording.

Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while recording with the Macro mode or manual focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen to tell you the focusing range (pages 70, 74).

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Digital Zoom Digital zoom digitally enlarges the part of the image at the center of the image screen. The range of digital zoom is 2.8X to 11.2X (in combination with optical zoom).

IMPORTANT!

When you perform a digital zoom operation, the camera manipulates the image data to enlarge the center of the image. Unlike optical zoom, an image enlarged with digital zoom appears coarser than the original.

To record an image using digital zoom

1. In a REC mode, hold down the telephoto ( ) side of the zoom button. This causes the zoom

indicator to appear on the display.

2. When the zoom pointer reaches the optical/ digital zoom switch over point, it will stop.

The above shows what the zoom indicator looks like when digital zoom is turned on (page 57). The digital zoom range is not displayed when digital zoom is turned off.

Digital zoom indicator

Zoom indicator

1X 2.8X 11.2X

Optical Zoom range Digital

Zoom range

Zoom pointer Optical/digital zoom switch over point

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3. Release the zoom button momentarily, and then hold down its telephoto ( ) side again to move the zoom pointer into the digital zoom range. The zoom pointer will also stop when you move the

pointer back to the switch over point to re-enter the digital zoom range. Release the zoom button and then hold down its wide angle ( ) side again to move into the digital zoom range.

4. Compose the image, and then press the shutter button.

Select this setting:

On

Off

To do this:

Turn on digital zoom

Turn off digital zoom

To turn digital zoom on and off

1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].

2. Use [] and [] to select the REC tab.

3. Use [] and [] to select Digital Zoom , and then press [].

4. Use [] and [] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].

Only the optical zoom range is displayed in the zoom level indicator when digital zoom is turned off.

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[ ] ( )

Flash mode indicator

Using the Flash Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use. The approximate effective range of the flash is shown

below. Wide Angle : Approximately 0.4 to 2.5 meters

(1.3 to 8.2) (ISO Sensitivity: Auto) Telephoto : Approximately 0.4 to 1.5 meters

(1.3 to 4.9) (ISO Sensitivity: Auto)

1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].

2. Press [] ( ) to select the flash mode. Each press of [] ( ) cycles through the flash

mode settings described below on the monitor screen.

3. Record the image.

IMPORTANT!

The flash unit of this camera fires a number of times when you record an image. The initial flashes are pre-flashes, which the camera uses to obtain information that it uses for exposure settings. The final flash is for recording. Make sure that you keep the camera still until the shutter releases.

Using the flash while Auto is selected for the ISO Sensitivity setting increases sensitivity, which can cause large amounts of digital noise to appear in the image. You can reduce digital noise by using a lower ISO Sensitivity setting. Note, however, that this also has the effect of shortening the flash range (the range that is covered by the light from the flash) (page 99).

To do this:

Have the flash fire automatically when required (Auto Flash)

Turn off the flash (Flash Off)

Always fire the flash (Flash On)

Fire a pre-flash followed by image recording with flash, reducing the chance of red-eye in the image (Red- eye reduction) In this case, the flash fires automatically when required

Select this setting:

None

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About Red-eye Reduction Using the flash to record at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image. This happens because 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 performs two pre-flash operations, one designed to cause the irises in the eyes of any people in the image to close, and one for the Auto Focus operation. This is followed by another flash operation for actual recording of the image.

IMPORTANT!

Note the following important points when using red- eye reduction. Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people

in the image are looking directly at the camera during the pre-flash. Before pressing the shutter button, call out to the subjects so they all look at the camera while the pre-flash operation is performed.

Red-eye reduction may not work very well if the subjects are located far away from the camera.

Flash Unit Status You can find out the current flash unit status by pressing the shutter button half way and checking the monitor screen and operation lamp.

Operation lamp* The indicator is also shown on the monitor screen when the flash unit is ready to fire.

* Operation lamp

It means this:

Flash unit is charging

Flash unit is ready to fire

When the operation lamp is doing this:

Flashing amber

Lit red

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Changing the Flash Intensity Setting Perform the following steps to change the flash intensity setting.

1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].

2. Use [] and [] to select the REC tab.

3. Use [] and [] to select Flash Intensity , and then press [].

4. Use [] and [] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].

Using Flash Assist Recording a subject that is outside the flash range can cause the subject to appear dark in the resulting image, because not enough of the flash reaches the subject. When this happens, you can use flash assist to correct the brightness of the recorded subject, so it appears as if the flash illumination was sufficient.

IMPORTANT!

Flash intensity may not change if the subject is too far or too close to the camera.

To make flash intensity:

Stronger

Normal

Weaker

Select this setting:

+2

+1

0

1

2

disp

1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].

2. Use [] and [] to select the REC tab.

3. Use [] and [] to select Flash Assist , and then press [].

disp

Flash assist used Flash assist not used

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4. Use [] and [] to select Auto , and then press [SET]. Selecting Off disables flash assist.

IMPORTANT!

Flash assist may not produce the desired result for some types of subjects.

Flash assist may have little effect on your image if you changed any of the following settings when you recorded it. Flash intensity (page 60) Exposure compensation (EV shift) (page 75) ISO sensitivity (page 99) Contrast (page 101)

Flash Precautions Take care that your fingers

do not block the flash when you hold the camera. Covering the flash with your finger can greatly reduce its effectiveness.

You may not be able to achieve the desired results using the flash if the subject is too close or too far away.

The flash takes anywhere from a few seconds to as long as 10 seconds to attain full charge after being fired. The actual time required depends on the battery level, temperature, and other conditions.

The flash does not fire in the Movie mode. This is indicated by (Flash Off) on the monitor screen.

The flash unit may not be able to charge when battery power is low. Low battery power is indicated by (Flash Off) on the monitor screen, and when the flash fails to fire properly resulting in poor image exposure. When these symptoms occur, charge the cameras battery as soon as possible.

When the flash is turned off ( ), mount the camera on a tripod to record images in an area where available lighting is dim. Recording images under dim lighting without the flash can cause digital noise, which makes images appear coarse.

Flash

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When red-eye reduction ( ) is selected, flash intensity is adjusted automatically in accordance with the exposure. The flash may not fire at all when the subject is brightly lit.

Using flash in combination with another light source (daylight, fluorescent light, etc.) can result in abnormal image colors.

Using the Self-timer The self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10- second delay of the shutter release after you press the shutter button. A Triple Self-timer feature lets you perform three consecutive self-timer operations to record three images.

1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].

2. Use [] and [] to select the REC tab.

3. Use [] and [] to select Self-timer , and then press [].

4. Use [] and [] to select the self-timer type you want to use, and then press [SET]. Selecting Off in step 4 disables the self-timer.

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To do this:

Specify a 10-second self-timer

Specify a 2-second self-timer

Specify Triple Self-timer

Disable the self-timer

Select this setting:

10s 10 sec

2s 2 sec

x3 X3

Off

This causes an indicator identifying the selected self-timer type to appear on the monitor screen.

With the Triple Self-timer, the camera records a series of three images in the sequence described below.

1. The camera performs a 10-second countdown and then records the first image.

2. The camera prepares to record the next image. The amount of time required for preparation depends on the cameras current Size and Quality settings, the type of memory (built-in or card) you are using for image storage, and whether or not the flash is charging.

3. After preparation is complete, the indicator 1sec appears on the monitor screen, and another image is recorded one second later.

4. Steps 2 and 3 are repeated once more to record the third image.

5. Record the image. When you press the

shutter button, the self- timer lamp flashes as the countdown progresses, and then the shutter releases after the self-timer reaches the end of its countdown.

You can interrupt an ongoing self-timer countdown by pressing the shutter button while the self-timer lamp is flashing.

Self-timer lamp

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NOTE

The 2 sec self-timer setting is best when shooting with a slow shutter speed, because it helps to avoid blurring of images due to hand movement.

In the case of the Triple Self-timer, the indicator 1sec appears on the monitor screen between the recording of each image, indicating an interval of about one second between image recording. The actual amount of time required between images depends on the cameras current Size and Quality settings, as well as the type of memory being used and whether or not the flash is being used.

The following functions are not available for use in combination with the Triple Self-timer. Coupling Shot (page 84), Pre-shot (page 86), Business Shot (page 88)

Specifying Image Size Image size is the size of the image, expressed as the number of vertical and horizontal pixels. A pixel is one of the many tiny dots that make up the image. More pixels provide finer detail when an image is printed, but a higher pixel count also causes the images file size of to be larger. You can select an image size to suit your needs for greater detail or smaller file size.

1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].

2. Use [] and [] to select the REC tab.

3. Use [] and [] to select Size , and then press [].

4. Use [] and [] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. When selecting the image size, the image size value

(pixels) will alternate on the display with a corresponding print size. The print size indicates the optimum paper size when you print an image that is the image size you select.

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Indicated sizes are rough approximates only.

The above print sizes are all approximate values when printing at a resolution of 200 dpi (dots per inch). Use a larger setting when you want to print at a higher resolution or when you plan to produce a larger size print.

Selecting the 2048 1360 (3:2) image size will record images with a 3:2 (horizontal : vertical) aspect ratio, which is optimal for printing on paper with an aspect ratio of 3:2.

Specifying Image Quality Compressing an image before storage can cause a deterioration of its quality. The more an image is compressed, the greater the loss of quality. The image quality setting specifies the compression ratio to be used when an image is stored in memory. You can select an image quality setting to suit your needs for higher quality or smaller file size.

1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].

2. Use [] and [] to select the REC tab.

3. Use [] and [] to select Quality , and then press [].

4. Use [] and [] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].

Print Size

A4 Print

A4 Print (3:2 horizontal-to- vertical ratio)

5 7 Print

3.5 5 Print

E-mail (optimum size when attaching image to e-mail)

Larger

Smaller

Image Size

2048 1536

2048 1360 (3:2)

1600 1200

1280 960

640 480

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IMPORTANT!

Actual file size depends on the type of image you record. This means that the remaining image capacity noted on the monitor screen may not be exactly accurate (pages 24, 203).

Fine

Normal

Economy

To get this:

Higher Quality

Lower Quality

Select this setting:

High image quality, large file size

Normal image quality and normal file size

Low image quality, small file size

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Selecting the Focus Mode You can select one of five different focus modes: Auto Focus, Macro, Pan Focus, Infinity, and Manual.

1. In a REC mode, press [] ( ). Each press of [] ( )

cycles thorough the focus mode settings in the sequence shown below.

[] ( )

Focus mode indicator

To set up the camera to do this:

Focus automatically (Auto Focus)

Perform close-up focus (Macro)

Fix the focal distance (Pan Focus)

Perform infinity focus (Infinity)

Focus manually (Manual Focus)

Select this setting:

None

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Using Auto Focus As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter button down half way. The following is the Auto Focus range.

Range: Approximately 40cm to (1.3 to )

1. Press [] ( ) to cycle through the focus mode settings until there is no focus mode indicator on the display.

2. Compose the image so the main subject is within the focus frame, and then press the shutter button half way. You can tell whether the image is focused by

observing the focus frame and the operation lamp.

When you see this:

Green focus frame Green operation lamp

Red focus frame Flashing green operation lamp

It means this:

The image is focused.

The image is not focused.

3. Press the shutter button the rest of the way to record the image.

NOTE

When proper focusing is not possible because the subject is closer than the Auto Focus range, the camera automatically switches to the Macro mode range (page 70).

Auto Pan Focus When you press the shutter button all the way down in the Auto Focus mode without pausing, the camera immediately records the image using Pan Focus (page 71) without waiting for Auto Focus to be performed. This helps to avoid missing a special moment while you wait for the camera to Auto Focus.

1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].

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2. Select the REC tab, select Auto PF , and then press [].

3. Use [] and [] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].

For this type of Auto Focus area:

Very limited range in the center of the screen This setting works well with focus lock

(page 74).

Automatic selection of the focus area where the subject closest to the camera is located With this setting, a wide focus frame,

which contains seven focus points, appears on the monitor screen first. When you press the shutter button half way, the camera automatically selects the focus point where the subject closest to the camera is located, and a focus frame appears at that point.

This setting avoids the loss of focus of foreground images that occurs when the camera focuses on the background. It comes in handy for simple snapshots where the subject is not in the center of the screen.

Select this:

Spot

Multi

To do this:

Turn on Auto Pan Focus

Turn off Auto Pan Focus

Select this setting:

On

Off

Specifying the Auto Focus Area You can use the following procedure to change the Auto Focus area used in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro mode (page 70).

1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].

2. On the REC tab, select AF Area , and then press [].

3. Use [] and [] to select the Auto Focus area you want, and then press [SET].

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Using the Macro Mode Use the Macro mode when you need to focus on close up subjects. The following shows the approximate focus range in the Macro mode.

Range: 17cm to 50cm (6.7 to 19.7)

1. Press [] ( ) to cycle through the focus mode settings until is shown as the focus mode indicator.

2. Record the image. The focus and image recording operations are

identical to those in the Auto Focus mode.

NOTE

When the Macro mode cannot focus properly because the subject is too far away, the camera automatically switches to the Auto Focus range (page 68).

Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 54) while recording with the Macro mode, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range. Example: 17cm - 50cm

Spot Multi

Focus frameFocus frame

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IMPORTANT!

Use of the flash along with wide angle zoom or the Macro mode can cause the light of the flash to become blocked, which can produce unwanted shadows in your image.

Using Pan Focus Normally, your camera performs Auto Focus to ensure that your images are always in focus. Selecting Pan Focus disables Auto Focus, so the shutter is released as soon as you press the shutter button. This mode is best for basic snapshots. The focus range depends on the zoom setting, the amount of light available when recording, and other recording conditions.

1. Press [] ( ) to cycle through the focus mode settings until is shown as the focus mode indicator.

2. Press the shutter button all the way down to immediately record without Auto Focus.

NOTE

If you press the shutter button half way, the focus distance will appear on the monitor screen.

Focus range

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IMPORTANT!

The focus range at the optical zoom telephoto setting is narrower than the focus range at the wide angle setting.

The focus range during darker lighting is narrower than the focus range of brighter lighting.

Using the Infinity Mode The Infinity mode fixes focus at infinity (). Use this mode when recording scenery and other faraway images.

1. Press [] ( ) to cycle through the focus mode settings until is shown as the focus mode indicator.

2. Record the image.

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1. Press [] ( ) to cycle through the focus mode settings until is shown as the focus mode indicator. At this point, a

boundary also appears on the display, indicating the part of the image that will be used for manual focus.

Using Manual Focus With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of an image manually. The following shows focus ranges in the Macro mode.

Range: 17cm (6.7) to infinity ()

Boundary

2. While watching the image on the monitor screen, use [] and [] to focus.

Pressing [] or [] causes the area inside of the boundary displayed in step 1 to fill the monitor screen momentarily to aid in focus. The normal image will reappear a short while later.

3. Press the shutter button to record the image.

IMPORTANT!

In the Manual Focus mode, the [] and [] keys adjust focus, even if you used key customization to assign other functions to them (page 103).

To do this:

Focus in on the subject

Focus out on the subject

Do this:

Press [].

Press [].

Manual focus position

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Using Focus Lock Focus lock is a technique you can use to focus on a subject that is not located within the focus frame when you record an image. You can use focus lock in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro mode ( ).

1. Using the monitor screen, compose the image so the main subject is within the focus frame, and then press the shutter button half way. This locks the focus on

the subject that is currently within the focus frame.

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Main subject

NOTE

Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 54) while recording with manual focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range. Example: MF 17cm -

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2. Keeping the shutter button pressed half way down, re- compose the image as you like.

3. When the image is composed the way you want, press the shutter button the rest of the way to record it. The focus and image recording operations are

identical to those in the Auto Focus mode.

NOTE

Locking the focus also locks the exposure.

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Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure setting (EV value) manually to adjust for the lighting of your subject. This feature helps to achieve better results when recording a backlit subject, a strongly lit subject indoors, or a subject that is against a dark background.

EV Shift Range: 2.0EV to +2.0EV Steps: 1/3EV

1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].

2. Select the REC tab, select EV Shift , and then press [].

Exposure compensation value

Main subject

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3. Use [] and [] to change the exposure compensation value, and then press [SET]. Pressing [SET] registers

the displayed value.

[] : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subjects and backlight subjects.

[] : Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best for dark-color subjects and for shooting outdoors on a clear day.

EV value

To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes 0.0.

4. Record the image.

IMPORTANT!

When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation.

NOTE

Performing an EV shift operation causes the metering mode to switch automatically to center weighted metering. Returning the EV shift value to 0.0 causes the metering mode to change back to multi-pattern metering.

You can use key customization (page 103) to configure the camera to perform exposure compensation whenever you press [] or [] while in a REC mode. This comes in handy when adjusting exposure compensation while viewing the on-screen histogram (page 96).

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Adjusting White Balance The wavelengths of the light produced by various light sources (daylight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types, so the colors of an image appear more natural.

1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].

2. Select the REC tab, select White Balance , and then press [].

3. Use [] and [] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].

When shooting under these conditions:

Normal conditions

Outdoor daylight on a clear day

Outdoor daylight on an overcast or rainy day, in the shade of a tree, etc.

In the shade of a building or any other area where the color temperature is high

Under white or daylight white fluorescent light (suppresses color fogging)

Under daylight fluorescent light (suppresses color fogging)

Under incandescent lighting

Difficult lighting that requires manual control (See Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually.)

Select this setting:

Auto

1

2

Manual

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NOTE

When Auto is selected for the white balance setting, the camera automatically determines the white point of the subject. Certain subject colors and light source conditions can cause problems when the camera tries to determine the white point, which makes proper white balance adjustment impossible. When this happens, use daylight, cloudy, or one of the other fixed white balance settings to specify the type of lighting available.

You can use the key customization feature (page 103) to configure the camera so the white balance setting changes whenever you press [] or [] while in a REC mode.

Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually Certain complex light sources or other environmental conditions can make it impossible to obtain good results when Auto or one of the fixed light source settings is selected for white balance. Manual white balance lets you configure the camera for a particular light source and other conditions. Note that you must perform manual white balance under the same conditions you will be shooting under. Have a sheet of white paper on hand before starting the following procedure.

1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].

2. Select a REC tab, select White Balance , and then press [].

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3. Use [] and [] to select Manual . This causes the object

you last used to adjust manual white balance to appear on the monitor screen. If you want to use the same settings you configured during a previous manual white balance setting operation, skip step 4 and perform step 5.

4. Point the camera at a white paper or similar object under the lighting conditions for which you want to set the white balance, and then press the shutter button.

This starts the white balance adjustment procedure. The message Complete appears on the monitor screen after white balance adjustment is complete.

Dim lighting or pointing the camera at a dark colored object while performing manual white balance adjustment can cause the procedure to take a long time to complete.

5. Press [SET]. This registers the white balance settings and returns

to the currently selected recording mode.

NOTE

After you adjust white balance manually, the setting remains in effect until you change it or until you turn off the camera.

White paper

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Using the BESTSHOT Mode Selecting one of the 23 BESTSHOT scenes automatically sets up the camera for recording a similar type of image.

Scene Number Scene Name

23 White board, etc. (page 88)

Register User Scene (page 82)

1. Press [ ] (REC), and then select BESTSHOT as the recording mode (page 48). This enters the

BESTSHOT mode and displays a sample scene.

You can use the key customization feature (page 103) to configure the camera to enter the BESTSHOT mode whenever you press [] or [] while in a REC mode.

2. Use [] and [] to select the sample scene you want, and then press [SET]. If you want to check which sample scene is currently

selected or if you want to change to a different scene, press [SET] again.

3. Record the image.

Scene Number

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

Scene Name

Portrait

Scenery

Portrait With Scenery

Coupling Shot (page 84)

Pre-shot (page 86)

Children

Candlelight Portrait

Party

Pet

Flower

Natural Green

Sundown

Night Scene

Night Scene Portrait

Fireworks

Food

Text

Collection

Monochrome

Retro

Twilight

Business cards and documents (page 88)

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IMPORTANT!

BESTSHOT scenes were not recorded using this camera. They are provided as samples only.

Due to shooting conditions and other factors, an image recorded using the setup of a BESTSHOT scene may not produce exactly the results you expect.

You can change the camera settings that are made when you select a BESTSHOT scene. Note, however, that the BESTSHOT settings revert to their defaults when you select another BESTSHOT scene, change the recording mode, or turn off the camera.

Digital noise reduction processing is performed automatically when you are recording a night scene, fireworks, or other image that requires slow shutter speeds. Because of this, it takes longer to record images at lower shutter speeds. Make sure that you do not perform any camera button operations until the image recording operation is complete.

When recording the image of a night scene, fireworks, or some other image using a slow shutter speed, use of a tripod is recommended to prevent hand movement.

NOTE

Operation guidance and the currently selected BESTSHOT scene appear on the display for about two seconds after you enter the BESTSHOT mode this way, or if the camera is in the BESTSHOT mode when you turn it on.

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Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup You can use the procedure below to save the setup of an image you recorded as a BESTSHOT scene. After that, you can recall the setup whenever you want to use it.

1. Press [ ] (REC), and then select BESTSHOT as the recording mode (page 48). This enters the BESTSHOT mode and displays a

sample scene.

2. Use [] and [] to display Register User Scene .

3. Press [SET].

4. Use [] and [] to display the image whose setup you want to register as a BESTSHOT scene.

5. Use [] and [] to select Save , and then press [SET]. This registers the setup. Now you can use the

procedure on page 80 to select your user setup for recording.

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IMPORTANT!

BESTSHOT user setups are located in the cameras built-in memory following the built-in sample scenes.

Note that formatting built-in memory (page 144) deletes all BESTSHOT user setups.

NOTE

The following are the settings that are included in a BESTSHOT user setup: focus mode, EV shift value, white balance mode, flash mode, ISO sensitivity, Flash Intensity, Flash Assist, Sharpness, Saturation, and Contrast.

Note that images recorded with this camera only can be used to create a BESTSHOT user setup.

You can have up to 999 BESTSHOT user setups in the cameras built-in memory at one time.

You can check the current setup of a scene by displaying the various setting menus.

When you register a BESTSHOT user setup, it is automatically assigned a file name using the format shown below, and stored in the SCENE folder. US100nnn.JPE (n = 0 to 9)

To delete a BESTSHOT user setup

1. Press [ ] (REC), and then select BESTSHOT as the recording mode (page 48).

2. Use [] and [] to display the user setup you want to delete.

3. Press [] ( ) to delete the user setup.

4. Use [] and [] to select Delete .

5. Press [SET] to delete the file.

6. Press [MENU].

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Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot)

Coupling Shot lets you record images of two people and combine them into a single image. This makes it possible for you to include yourself in group images, even when there is no one else around to record the image for you. Coupling Shot is available in the BESTSHOT mode (page 80).

First Image This is the part of the image that does not include the person who is recording the first image.

Second Image

Making sure that the background of the image is aligned correctly, record the image of the person who recorded the first image.

Combined Images

1. Press [ ] (REC), and then select BESTSHOT as the recording mode (page 48).

2. Use [] and [] to select Coupling Shot , and then press [SET].

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3. Align the focus frame on the monitor screen with the subject you want on the left side of the image. While Coupling Shot is

selected, the AF Area (page 69) setting automatically becomes Spot.

4. Press the shutter button to record the left side of the image. The focus, exposure, white balance, zoom, and flash

settings are fixed for this type of image.

Focus frame

5. Next, align the focus frame with the subject you want in the right side of the image, taking care to align the actual background with the semi-transparent background of the first image, which is shown on the monitor screen. Pressing [MENU] any time after step 4 of the above

procedure cancels the first image and returns to step 3.

6. When everything is aligned correctly, record the right side of the image.

Semi-transparent background

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Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot)

Pre-shot helps you get the background you want, even if you need to ask someone else to record the image for you. Basically, Pre-shot is a two-step process.

1. You compose the background you want and press the shutter button, which causes a semi-transparent image of the background to remain on the monitor screen.

2. Ask someone else to record a shot of you against your original background, telling them to compose the image by using the semi-transparent monitor screen image as a guide. The camera stores the image produced by step 2 only. Depending on how the image is actually composed in

step 2, its background may not be exactly the same as the one you composed in step 1.

Note that Pre-shot is available in the BESTSHOT mode only (page 80).

Freeze the background on the monitor screen.

Record the image, using the background on the monitor screen as a guide.

Only the second image is recorded.

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1. Press [ ] (REC), and then select BESTSHOT as the recording mode (page 48).

2. Use [] and [] to select Pre-shot , and then press [SET].

3. Compose the background you want on the monitor screen, and then press the shutter button to temporarily record it as a reference image. This operation causes a semi-transparent image of

the background to appear on the monitor screen, but the displayed image is not actually saved in camera memory.

The focus, exposure, white balance, zoom, and flash settings are fixed for this type of image.

Semi-transparent background

4. Now you can stand in front of the background and ask someone else to snap your picture, using the semi-transparent background on the monitor screen as a composition guide. You can press [MENU] at this point to clear the semi-

transparent background from the monitor screen. Then you can repeat step 3 to record a new background.

5. After composing the final image (using the semi-transparent background as a guide), the person with the camera should press the shutter button to record. Note that the semi-transparent background image

you temporarily record in step 3 is for composition purposes only. The final image contains only what is in front of the camera when the shutter button is pressed in step 5.

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Recording Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot)

Recording a business card, document, whiteboard, or similarly shaped object from an angle can cause the subject to appear misshaped in the resulting image. Business Shot automatically corrects the shape of rectangular objects to make them appear like the camera was positioned directly in front of them.

Before keystone correction

After keystone correction

White board, etc. Business cards and documents

Setup Sample Images

IMPORTANT!

Before recording, compose the image so outline of the item you want to record fits entirely within the monitor screen. The camera will not be able to detect the shape of the subject correctly unless it is enclosed entirely within the monitor screen.

The camera also will be unable to detect the shape of the subject if it is the same color as the background. Make sure the subject is against a background that allows the outline of the subject to stand out.

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NOTE

When the camera is at an angle to a business card or document it is recording, the shape of the business card or document may appear distorted in the image. Auto keystone correction corrects for this distortion, which means that subjects appear normal even if you record at an angle.

To use Business Shot

1. Press [ ] (REC), and then select BESTSHOT as the recording mode (page 48).

2. Use [] and [] to select the Business Shot image you want, and then press [SET].

3. Record the image. This displays a screen

that shows all of the objects in the image that qualify as candidates for keystone correction. An error message will appear (page 201) if the camera is unable to find any suitable keystone correction candidate in the image. After a short while, the original image will be stored in memory, as-is.

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4. Use [] and [] to select the candidate you want to correct.

5. Use [] and [] to select Correct , and then press [SET]. Selecting Cancel in

place of Correct stores the original image as-is, without correcting it.

IMPORTANT!

The maximum Business Shot image size is 1600 1200 pixels, even if the camera is configured for a larger image size. An image size setting smaller than 1600 1200 pixels records images at the specified size.

Using the Movie Mode You can record movies with audio. A single movie can be as long as available memory capacity allows.

File Format: AVI AVI format conforms to the Motion JPEG format promoted by the Open DML Group.

Image Size: 320 240 pixels

Movie File Size: Approximately 300KB/second.

Maximum Movie Length One Movie:

As long as available memory capacity allows

NOTE

You can play back movies recorded in the Movie mode on your computer using Windows Media Player.

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1. Press [ ] (REC), and then select Movie as the recording mode (page 48). This enters the Movie

mode and causes to appear on the monitor screen.

You can use the key customization feature (page 103) to configure the camera to enter the Movie mode whenever you press [] or [] while in a REC mode.

2. Point the camera at the subject and then press the shutter button. Movie recording

continues as long as remaining memory capacity allows, or until you stop it by pressing the shutter button again.

Movie recording indicator

Recording time

Remaining recording time Starting a movie record operation causes optical zoom to be disabled. Only digital zoom is available while a movie record operation is in progress. If you want to use optical zoom to record a movie, perform the zoom operation before starting the record operation.

The focus mode automatically changes to Pan Focus (page 71) when you enter the Movie mode, regardless of the mode memorys (page 104) Focus setting. You can, however, change to another focus mode before starting a recording.

3. When movie recording is complete, the movie file is stored in file memory.

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IMPORTANT!

The flash does not fire in the Movie mode. This camera also records audio. Note the following

points when recording a movie. Take care that you do

not block the microphone with your fingers.

Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far from the subject.

Operating camera buttons during recording can cause button noise to be included in the audio.

Movie audio is recorded in monaural. The camera automatically switches to Pan Focus

( ) (page 71) whenever you enter the Movie mode.

The camera focuses automatically whenever you have Auto Focus or Macro ( ) (page 67) selected as the focus mode. Note that the confirmation tone that sounds during the Auto Focus operation will be recorded in the audio. If you do not want confirmation tones in your audio, keep Pan Focus ( ) as the focus mode, or select Manual Focus ( ) and manually focus the image before starting your recording.

Microphone

Auto Focus is not performed in the case of the Pan Focus ( ), Manual Focus ( ) and Infinity ( ) focus modes, and so no confirmation tone sounds. In the case of the Manual Focus mode, you cannot adjust focus settings while recording is in progress. Be sure to make all adjustments before beginning the record operation.

Certain types of memory cards take longer to record data, which can cause movie frames to be dropped.

and REC flash on the monitor screen during recording to let you know when a frame has been dropped.

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Recording Audio

Adding Audio to a Snapshot You can add audio to a snapshot after you record it.

Image Format: JPEG JPEG is an image format that provides efficient data compression. The file extension of a JPEG file is .JPG.

Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format This is the Windows standard format for audio recording. The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is .WAV.

Recording Time: Up to about 30 seconds per image

Audio File Size: Approximately 120KB (30-second recording of approximately 4KB per second)

NOTE

You can play back an audio file recorded in the Audio Snapshot mode on your computer using Windows Media Player. Recording audio for a snapshot creates two separate files: one for the image data and one for the audio data. Each file is stored in a different folder in camera memory (page 172).

1. Press [ ] (REC), and then select ( + ) as the recording mode (page 48). This enters the Audio Snapshot mode and causes

to appear on the monitor screen.

You can use the key customization feature (page 103) to configure the camera to enter the Audio Snapshot mode whenever you press [] or [] while in a REC mode.

2. Press the shutter button to record the image. After the image is

recorded, the camera enters audio recording standby, with the image you just recorded on the monitor screen.

Remaining recording time

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You can cancel audio recording standby by pressing [MENU].

3. Press the shutter button to start audio recording. The operation lamp will flash green while recording is

in progress.

4. Recording stops after about 30 seconds or when you press the shutter button.

IMPORTANT!

You cannot use the Audio Snapshot mode in combination with triple self-timer or Coupling Shot.

Recording Your Voice The Voice Recording mode provides quick and easy recording of your voice.

Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format This is the Windows standard format for audio recording. The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is .WAV.

Recording Time: Approximately 39 minutes with built-in memory

Audio File Size: Approximately 120KB (30-second recording of approximately 4KB per second)

NOTE

You can play back files recorded in the Voice Recording mode on your computer using Windows Media Player.

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1. Press [ ] (REC), and then select Voice as the recording mode (page 48). This enters the Voice

Recording mode and causes to appear on the monitor screen.

You can use the key customization feature (page 103) to configure the camera to enter the Voice Recording mode whenever you press [] or [] while in a REC mode.

2. Press the shutter button to start voice recording. The operation lamp will flash green while recording is

in progress.

You can insert index marks while recording by pressing [SET]. See page 123 for information about jumping to an index mark during playback.

Remaining recording time

Recording time 3. To stop recording, press the shutter button again. This also saves the recording to a file in camera memory.

NOTE

Holding down [DISP] as you press the power button or [ ] (REC) enters the Voice Recording mode without extending the lens.

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Audio Recording Precautions Keep the microphone on the

front of the camera pointed at the source.

Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers.

Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far from the subject.

Pressing the power button or pressing [ ] (PLAY) stops recording and stores any audio recorded up to that point.

You can also perform after-recording to add audio to a snapshot after recording it, and also change the audio recorded for an image. See page 121 for more information.

Microphone

Using the Histogram You can use the [DISP] button to display a histogram on the monitor screen. The histogram lets you check exposure conditions as you record images (page 26). You can also display the histogram of a recorded image in the PLAY mode.

Histogram

A histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an image in terms of the number of pixels. The vertical axis indicates the number of pixels, while the horizontal axis indicates lightness. You can use the histogram to determine whether an image includes the shadowing (left side), mid tones (center), and highlighting (right) required to bring out sufficient image detail. If the histogram appears too lopsided for some reason, you can use EV shift (exposure compensation) to move it left or right in order to achieve better balance. Optimum exposure can be achieved by correcting exposure so the graph is as close to the center as possible.

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An RGB histogram that shows the distribution of R (red) , G (green) , and B (blue) components is also displayed. This histogram can be used to determine whether there is too much or too little of each of the color components in an image.

NOTE

You can use key customization (page 103) to configure the camera to perform exposure compensation whenever you press [] or [] while in a REC mode. If you do this, you can adjust exposure compensation while viewing the on-screen histogram (page 75).

When the histogram is too far to the left, it means that there are too many dark pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is dark. A histogram that is too far to the left may result in black out of the dark areas of an image.

When the histogram is too far to the right, it means that there are too many light pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is light. A histogram that is too far to the right may result in white out of the light areas of an image.

A centered histogram indicates that there is good distribution of light pixels and dark pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is at optimal lightness.

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IMPORTANT!

Note that the above histograms are shown for illustrative purposes only. You may not be able to achieve exactly the same shapes for particular subjects.

A centered histogram does not necessarily guarantee optimum exposure. The recorded image may be over-exposed or under-exposed, even though its histogram is centered.

You may not be able to achieve an optimum histogram configuration due to the limitations of EV shift.

Use of the flash as well as certain shooting conditions can cause the histogram to indicate exposure that is different from the actual exposure of the image when it was recorded.

The histogram does not appear when you are using Coupling Shot (page 84) or Pre-shot (page 86).

The RGB (color component) histogram is displayed for snapshots only. In the Movie mode, only the luminance distribution histogram appears on the monitor screen.

REC Mode Camera Settings The following are the settings you can configure before recording an image using a REC mode.

ISO sensitivity Sharpness Saturation Contrast Grid on/off Image Review on/off Icon Help on/off L/R key setting Power on default settings Resetting the camera

NOTE

You can also configure the settings listed below. See the referenced pages for more information. Size (page 64) Quality (page 65) White Balance (page 77) Digital Zoom (page 56) AF Area (page 69) Auto PF (page 68) Flash Intensity (page 60) Flash Assist (page 60)

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Specifying ISO Sensitivity You can change the ISO sensitivity setting for better images in places where lighting is dim or when you are using faster shutter speeds. ISO sensitivity is expressed in terms of values that

originally indicated the sensitivity to light for photographic film. A larger value indicates higher sensitivity, which is better for recording when available lighting is dim.

1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].

2. Select the REC tab, select ISO , and then press [].

3. Use [] and [] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].

Select this setting:

Auto

ISO 50

ISO 100

ISO 200

ISO 400

To get this:

Automatic sensitivity selection

Lower sensitivity

Higher sensitivity

IMPORTANT!

Under certain conditions, a high shutter speed in combination with a high ISO sensitivity setting can cause digital noise (graininess), which makes an image appear rough. For clean, good-quality images, use the lowest ISO sensitivity setting possible.

Using a high ISO sensitivity setting along with the flash to shoot a nearby subject may result in improper illumination of the subject.

NOTE

You can use the key customization feature (page 103) to configure the camera so the ISO sensitivity setting changes whenever you press [] and [] while in a REC mode.

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Specifying Outline Sharpness Use the following procedure to control the sharpness of image outlines.

1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].

2. Select the REC tab, select Sharpness , and then press [].

3. Use [] and [] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].

To get this:

High sharpness

Normal sharpness

Low sharpness

Select this setting:

+2

+1

0

1

2

Specifying Color Saturation Use the following procedure to control the intensity of the image you are recording.

1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].

2. Select the REC tab, select Saturation , and then press [].

3. Use [] and [] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].

To get this:

High color saturation (intensity)

Normal color saturation (intensity)

Low color saturation (intensity)

Select this setting:

+2

+1

0

1

2

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Specifying Contrast Use this procedure to adjust the relative difference between the light areas and dark areas of the image you are recording.

1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].

2. Select the REC tab, select Contrast , and then press [].

3. Use [] and [] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].

To get this:

High contrast

Normal contrast

Low contrast

Select this setting:

+1

0

1

Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you compose images and ensure that the camera is straight when recording.

To do this:

Display the grid

Hide the grid

Select this setting:

On

Off

1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].

2. Select the REC tab, select Grid , and then press [].

3. Use [] and [] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].

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To do this:

Display images on the monitor screen for about one second immediately after they are recorded

Do not display images immediately after they are recorded

Select this setting:

On

Off

Turning Image Review On and Off Image review displays the images you record on the monitor screen as soon as you record them. Use the following procedure to turn image review on and off.

1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].

2. Select the REC tab, select Review , and then press [].

3. Use [] and [] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].

Using Icon Help Icon Help displays guidance text about an icon when you select it on the monitor screen while in a REC mode. Icon Help text is displayed for the following functions:

Flash mode, focus mode, white balance, self-timer, current REC mode. Note, however, that current REC mode, self-timer and white balance icon help text appears only when REC Mode, Self-timer or White Balance is assigned to the [] and [] keys with the key customization feature (page 103).

1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].

2. Select the REC tab, select Icon Help , and then press [].

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3. Use [] and [] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].

Select this setting:

On

Off

To do this:

Display guidance text when you select an icon on the monitor screen.

Turn off Icon Help

IMPORTANT!

Selecting one of the following settings causes the icon and its Icon Help text to appear momentarily on the monitor screen. The icon and text disappear after a short while. Flash mode (Auto) icon (page 58) Focus mode (Auto Focus) icon (page 68) White balance (Auto) icon (page 77)

Assigning Functions to the [] and [] Keys A key customization feature lets you configure the [] and [] keys so they change camera settings whenever they are pressed in a REC mode. After you configure the [] and [] keys, you can change the setting assigned to them without going through the menu screen.

1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].

2. Select the REC tab, select L/R Key , and then press [].

3. Use [] and [] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. After you assign a function, you can change its

setting simply by pressing the [] and [] keys.

REC Mode (page 48) EV Shift (page 75) White Balance (page 77) ISO (page 99) Self-timer (page 62) Off: No function assigned

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Specifying Power On Default Settings The cameras mode memory feature lets you specify the power on default settings individually for the recording mode, flash mode, focus mode, white balance mode, ISO sensitivity, AF Area, self-timer, flash intensity, digital zoom mode, manual focus position and zoom position. Turning on mode memory for a mode tells the camera to remember the status of that mode when you turn off the camera, and restore it the next time you turn the camera back on. When mode memory is turned off, the camera automatically restores the initial factory default setting for the applicable mode. The following table shows what happens when you turn

mode memory on or off for each mode.

*1 The focus mode setting is not remembered for the Movie mode. PF (Pan Focus) is automatically selected in the Movie mode.

*2 Only the optical zoom position is remembered.

Function

REC Mode

Flash

Focus*1

White Balance

ISO

AF Area

Self-timer

Flash Intensity

Digital Zoom

MF Position

Zoom Position*2

On

Setting when camera is turned off

Off

Snapshot

Auto

Auto

Auto

Auto

Spot

Off

0

On

Last Auto Focus position that was in effect before you switched to manual focus

Wide

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1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].

2. Use [] and [] to select the Memory tab.

3. Use [] and [] to select the item you want to change, and then press [].

4. Use [] and [] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].

To do this:

Turn on mode memory so settings are restored at power on

Turn off mode memory so settings are initialized at power on

Select this setting:

On

Off

IMPORTANT!

Note that BESTSHOT mode settings take priority over mode memory settings. If you turn the camera off while in the BESTSHOT mode, all settings except for REC Mode and Zoom Position will be configured according to the BESTSHOT sample scene when you turn it back on again, regardless of mode memory on/off settings.

If you turn the camera off while in the Movie mode, the flash will be turned off when you turn the camera back on again, regardless of the mode memory on/off setting for the flash.

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Resetting the Camera Use the following procedure to reset all of the cameras settings to their initial defaults as shown under Menu Reference on page 191.

1. Press [MENU].

2. Select the Set Up tab, select Reset , and then press [].

3. Use [] and [] to select Reset , and then press [SET]. To cancel the procedure without resetting, select

Cancel and press [SET].

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2. Use [] (forward) or [] (back) to scroll through files on the monitor screen.

NOTE

Holding down [] or [] scrolls images at high speed.

In order to allow for faster playback image scrolling, the image that initially appears on the monitor screen is a preview image, which is of somewhat lower quality than the actual display image. The actual display image appears a short while after the preview image. This does not apply to images copied from another digital camera.

You can use the cameras built-in monitor screen to view images after you record them.

Basic Playback Operation Use the following procedure to scroll through files stored in the cameras memory.

1. Press [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera. This enters the PLAY

mode and causes an image or a message to appear on the monitor screen.

[ ]

PLAY mode file type Folder number/ File number

Image size Quality

Date and time

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Playing an Audio Snapshot Perform the steps below to display an audio snapshot (indicated by ) and play its audio.

1. In the PLAY mode, use [] and [] until the image you want is displayed.

2. Press [SET]. This plays back the

audio that accompanies the displayed image.

You can perform the following operations while audio is playing.

IMPORTANT!

Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused.

To do this:

Fast forward or fast reverse the audio

Pause and unpause audio playback

Adjust audio volume

Cancel playback

Do this:

Hold down [] or [].

Press [SET].

Press [] or [].

Press [MENU].

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[SET]

Shutter button

Flipping the Display The following procedure flips the image 180 degrees. This comes in handy when you want to show someone standing in front of you an image on the monitor screen.

1. In the PLAY mode, use [] and [] to scroll through images on the monitor screen and display the one you want.

2. While holding down the shutter button, press [SET]. This flips the image 180 degrees. The histogram or

any other display information you had displayed is cleared automatically whenever you flip the image.

While an image is flipped, you can use [] and [] to scroll to another image, if you want.

3. To return the image to its normal orientation, press any button other than [], [], [], or [].

IMPORTANT!

Note that you cannot play a movie, or a voice recording file on the monitor screen while a flipped image is displayed.

You cannot use the above procedure to flip an image while a zoomed image, 9-image screen, calendar screen image, a movie image, an audio snapshot, or a voice recording file icon is on the display.

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Zooming the Display Image Perform the following procedure to zoom the image currently on the monitor screen up to four times its normal size.

1. In the PLAY mode, use [] and [] to display the image you want.

2. Press the zoom button ( ) to enlarge the image. You can toggle display

of the zoom factor on and off by pressing [DISP].

3. Use [], [], [], and [] to shift the image up, down, left, or right.

4. Press [MENU] to return the image to its original size.

Current zoom factor

IMPORTANT!

You cannot zoom a movie image. Depending on the original size of the recorded

image, you may not be able to zoom a display image the full four times normal size.

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Resizing an Image You can resize a recorded image to either of the two following sizes. 1280 960 pixels (SXGA): Best for print sizes 3.5 5 or

smaller 640 480 pixels (VGA): Best for attachment to e-mail

messages or incorporation into Web pages

1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].

2. Select the PLAY tab, select Resize , and then press []. Note that this operation is

possible only when a snapshot image is on the monitor screen.

3. Use [] and [] to scroll through images and display the one you want to resize.

4. Use [] and [] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. To cancel the resize operation, select Cancel.

IMPORTANT!

Resizing an image creates a new file that contains the image in the size you select. The file with the original image also remains in memory.

Note that you cannot resize the following types of images. 640 480 pixel and smaller images 2048 1360 pixel (3:2) images Movie images and the voice recording file icon Images recorded with another camera

The resize operation cannot be performed when there is not enough memory to store the resized image.

When you display a resized image on the cameras monitor screen, the date and time that appear when the image is displayed indicate when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was resized.

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Cropping an Image You can use the following procedure to crop a portion of an enlarged image.

1. In the PLAY mode, use [] and [] to scroll through images and display the one you want to crop.

2. Press [MENU].

3. Select the PLAY tab, select Trimming , and then press []. This causes a cropping

boundary to appear.

Note that this operation is possible only when a snapshot image is on the monitor screen.

4. Use the zoom button ( ) to make the cropping boundary larger or smaller. The smaller the image, the more limited is the size of

the cropping boundary.

5. Use [], [], [], and [] to move the cropping boundary up, down, left, or right until the area of the image you want to extract is within the boundary.

6. Press [SET] to extract the part of the image enclosed in the cropping boundary. If you want to cancel the procedure at any point,

press [MENU].

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IMPORTANT!

Cropping an image creates a new file that contains the cropped image. The file with the original image also remains in memory.

Note that you cannot crop the following types of images. 2048 1360 pixel (3:2) images Movie images and the voice recording file icon Images recorded with another camera

The cropping operation cannot be performed when there is not enough memory to store the cropped image.

When you display a cropped image on the cameras monitor screen, the date and time that appear when the image is displayed indicate when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was cropped.

Playing a Movie Use the following procedure to play back a movie that was recorded in the movie mode.

1. In the PLAY mode, press [] and [] to scroll through images until the movie you want to play is displayed.

2. Press [SET]. This start playback of the movie.

You can perform the following operations while a movie is playing.

Movie icon

To do this:

Fast forward or fast reverse the movie

Pause and unpause movie playback

Skip forward or back one frame while paused

Cancel playback

Adjust audio volume

Do this:

Hold down [] or [].

Press [SET].

Press [] or [].

Press [MENU].

Press [] or [].

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IMPORTANT!

Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused.

Displaying the 9-image View The following procedure displays nine images on the monitor screen at the same time.

1. In the PLAY mode, press the zoom button ( ). This displays the 9-image screen with the image that

was on the monitor screen in step 2 in the center, with a selection boundary around it.

On the 9-image screen, indicates a voice recording file (page 123).

If there are fewer than nine images in memory, they are displayed starting from the upper left corner. The selection boundary is located at the image that was on the display before you switched to the 9-image view.

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3. Pressing any button besides [], [], [], or [] displays the full-size version of the image where the selection boundary is located.

2 3

17 18 19

20 1 2

3 4 5

6 7 8

9 10 11

12 13 14

15 16 17

18 19 20

1

2. Use [], [], [], and [] to move the selection boundary to the image you want. Pressing [] while the selection boundary is in the right column or [] while it is in the left column scrolls to the next full screen of nine images. Example: When there are 20 images in memory, and

Image 1 is displayed first

Month/Year

Date selection cursor

Displaying the Calendar Screen Use the following procedure to display a 1-month calendar. Each day shows the first file recorded on that day, which makes it easy to find the file you want.

1. In the PLAY mode, press [] ( ). Use the procedure

under Changing the Date Format on page 139 to specify the date format.

The file displayed on the calendar for each date is the first file that was recorded on that date.

To exit the calendar screen, press [MENU] or [DISP].

On the calendar screen, indicates a voice recording file (page 123).

appears in place of the image when the date contains data that cannot be displayed by this camera.

Selection boundary

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Playing a Slideshow A slideshow automatically plays back images in sequence at a fixed interval.

1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].

2. Select the PLAY tab, select Slideshow , and then press [].

2. Use [], [], [], and [] to move the selection boundary to the date you want, and then press [SET]. This displays an image of the first file that was

recorded on the selected date.

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4. Use [] and [] to select Start , and then press [SET]. This starts the slideshow.

5. To stop the slideshow, press [SET]. The slideshow will also stop automatically after the

amount of time you specified for Time elapses.

3. Use the screen that appears to configure the image, time, and interval settings.

Images

Time

Interval

All Images Displays all images in camera memory.

One Image Displays a particular image.

Favorites Displays all images in the FAVORITE folder.

Use [] and [] to specify the playback time you want (1 to 60 minutes).

Use [] and [] to specify the interval you want (MAX, or 1 to 30 seconds). When playback reaches a movie file while

MAX is selected as the interval, only the first frame of the movie is displayed.

IMPORTANT!

Note that all buttons are disabled while an image change is in progress. Wait until an image is stopped on the monitor screen before performing a button operation, or hold down the button until the image stops.

Pressing [] during a slideshow will scroll to the previous image, while [] scrolls to the next image.

When the slideshow comes to a movie file, it plays the movie and its audio once.

When the slideshow comes to a voice recording file or an audio snapshot, it plays the audio once.

The audio of movies, audio snapshots, and voice recording files is not played when MAX is specified for the slideshow Interval setting. With all other Interval settings, movies and all audio (movies, audio snapshots, voice recording files) are played back, regardless of their length.

While audio is playing, you can use [] and [] to adjust the volume level.

Images copied from another digital camera or a computer may take longer time to appear than the slideshow interval time you specify.

If there are indicators on the display, you can clear them by pressing [DISP] (page 26).

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Using the Photo Stand Feature The Photo Stand feature lets you specify what should appear on the cameras monitor screen while the camera is on its USB cradle. You can play a Photo Stand slideshow without worrying about remaining battery power, or you can specify display of a particular image. Photo Stand feature operations are performed in accordance with slideshow setting. See page 116 for information about configuring slideshow settings to suit your needs.

1. Turn off the camera.

2. Set the camera onto the USB cradle. Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it

is turned on.

3. Press the USB cradles [PHOTO] button. This starts the Photo

Stand slideshow with the images or image you specified (page 117).

Pressing [MENU] displays a screen for configuring slideshow settings. To restart the slideshow, press [MENU] while the menu screen is displayed, or select Start and then press [SET].

While audio is playing, you can use [] and [] to adjust the volume level.

4. To stop the Phot Stand slideshow, press [PHOTO] again.

IMPORTANT!

The battery is not charged while a Photo Stand slideshow is in progress. To charge the battery, stop the slideshow.

[PHOTO]

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4. Use [] and [] to select Rotate , and then press [SET]. Each press of [SET]

rotates the image 90 degrees.

5. After you are finished configuring settings, press [MENU] to exit the setting screen.

IMPORTANT!

You cannot rotate an image that is protected. To rotate such an image, first unprotect it.

You may not be able to rotate a digital image that was recorded with another type of digital camera.

You cannot rotate movie images or the voice recording file icon.

Rotating the Display Image Use the following procedure to rotate the image 90 degrees and register the rotation information along with the image. After you do this, the image is always displayed in its rotated orientation.

1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].

2. Select the PLAY tab, select Rotation , and then press []. Note that this operation is possible only when a

snapshot image is on the monitor screen.

3. Use [] and [] to scroll through images until the one you want to rotate is on the monitor screen.

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Using Image Roulette Image Roulette cycles images like a slot machine on the display, before stopping at one of them. The image that finally appears is random.

1. While the camera is turned off, hold down [] as you press [ ] (PLAY) to turn it on. Keep [] held down until images appear on the

monitor screen.

This starts the Image Roulette operation, scrolling images on the display, finally stopping at one.

2. Press [] or [] to restart the Image Roulette operation.

3. To turn off Image Roulette, press [ ] (REC) to enter the currently selected recording mode or press the power button to turn off the camera.

IMPORTANT!

Image Roulette does not play movie files or display the voice recording file icon.

Image Roulette is disabled when there is only one snapshot image available.

Note that Image Roulette works only with images recorded with this camera. Image Roulette may not operate properly when other types of images are in memory.

If you do not start another Image Roulette operation for about one minute after the final image appears, the camera will automatically cancel Image Roulette and enter the normal PLAY mode.

You can use Image Roulette while Power On or Power On/Off is selected for the REC/PLAY setting (page 143).

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Adding Audio to a Snapshot The after-recording feature lets you add audio to snapshots after they are recorded. You can also re-record the audio of an audio snapshot (one with a icon on it).

Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format This is the Windows standard format for audio recording. The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is .WAV.

Recording Time: Up to about 30 seconds per image

Audio File Size: Approximately 120KB (30-second recording of approximately 4KB per second)

1. In the PLAY mode, use [] and [] to scroll through snapshots until the one to which you want to add audio is displayed.

2. Press [MENU].

3. Select the PLAY tab, select Dubbing , and then press [].

4. Press the shutter button to start audio recording.

5. Recording stops after about 30 seconds or when you press the shutter button.

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To re-record audio

1. In the PLAY mode, use [] and [] to scroll through snapshots until the one whose audio you want to re-record is displayed.

2. Press [MENU].

3. Select the PLAY tab, select Dubbing , and then press [].

4. Use [] and [] to select Delete , and then press [SET]. If you merely want to delete the audio without re-

recording, press [MENU] here to complete the procedure.

5. Press the shutter button to start audio recording.

6. Recording stops after about 30 seconds or when you press the shutter button. This deletes the existing audio and replaces it with

the new one.

IMPORTANT!

Keep the microphone on the front of the camera pointed at the subject.

Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers.

Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far from the subject.

The (Audio) icon appears on the monitor screen after audio recording is complete.

You will not be able to record audio when remaining memory capacity is low.

The following types of audio recording are not supported. Adding audio to a movie image Adding audio to a protected snapshot (page 127)

Audio that is re-recorded or deleted cannot be recovered. Make sure you no longer need audio before re-recording or deleting it.

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Playing Back a Voice Recording File Perform the following steps to play back a voice recording file.

1. In the PLAY mode, use [] and [] to display the voice recording file (a file with on it) you want to play.

2. Press [SET]. This starts playback of

the voice recording file through the cameras speaker.

You can perform the following operations while audio is playing.

To do this:

Fast forward or fast reverse the audio

Pause and unpause audio playback

Adjust audio volume

Cancel playback

Do this:

Hold down [] or [].

Press [SET].

Press [] or [].

Press [MENU].

IMPORTANT!

Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused.

If your recording has index marks (page 95) inside it, you can jump to the index mark before or after the current playback location by pausing playback and then pressing [] or []. Next, press [SET] to resume playback from the index mark position.

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DELETING FILES

You can delete a single file, or you can delete all files currently in memory.

IMPORTANT!

Note that file deletion cannot be undone. Once you delete a file, it is gone. Make sure you really do not need a file anymore before you delete it. Especially when deleting all files, make sure you check all the files you have stored before proceeding.

A protected file cannot be deleted. To delete a protected file, unprotect it first (page 127).

Delete cannot be performed when all files in memory are protected (page 128).

Deleting an audio snapshot deletes both the image file and the audio file attached to it.

You cannot use the procedures in this section to delete images from the FAVORITE folder. See the procedures on page 128 and 131 for details about deleting FAVORITE folder contents.

Deleting a Single File

1. In the PLAY mode, press [] ( ).

2. Use [] and [] to scroll through files and display the one you want to delete.

3. Use [] and [] to select Delete . To exit the file delete operation without deleting

anything, select Cancel.

4. Press [SET] to delete the file. Repeat steps 2 through 4 to delete other files, if you

want.

5. Press [MENU] to exit the menu screen.

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Deleting All Files

1. In the PLAY mode, press [] ( ).

2. Use [] and [] to select All Files Delete , and then press [SET].

3. Use [] and [] to select Yes . To exit the file delete operation without deleting

anything, select No.

4. Press [SET] to delete all the files. The message There are no files. appears on the

screen after all of the files are deleted.

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FILE MANAGEMENT

The file management capabilities of the camera make it easy to keep track of images. You can protect files against deletion and store the files you want in the cameras built-in memory.

Folders Your camera automatically creates folders in its built-in flash memory or on the memory card.

Memory Folders and Files An image you record is automatically stored in a folder, whose name is a serial number. You can have up to 900 folders in memory at the same time. Folder names are generated as shown below.

Example: Name of the 100th folder.

Each folder can hold files numbered up to 9,999. Trying to store the 10,000th file in a folder causes the next serially numbered folder to be created. File names are generated as shown below.

Example: Name of the 26th file

Extension

CIMG0026.JPG

Serial number (4 digits)

The folder and file names described here appear when you view folders and files on a computer. See page 25 for information about how the camera displays folder and file names.

The actual number of files you will be able to store on a memory card depends on image size and quality, card capacity, etc.

For details about the folder structure, see Memory Folder Structure on page 171.

100CASIO

Serial number (3 digits)

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4. Use [] and [] to select On , and then press [SET]. A file that is protected is

indicated by the mark.

To unprotect a file, select Off in step 4, and then press [SET].

5. Press [MENU] to exit the menu screen.

Protecting Files Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted (page 124). You can protect files individually or you can protect all files in memory with a single operation.

To protect a single file

1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].

2. Select the PLAY tab, select Protect , and then press [].

3. Use [] and [] to scroll through files and display the one you want to protect.

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To protect all files in memory

1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].

2. Select the PLAY tab, select Protect , and then press [].

3. Use [] and [] to select All Files : On , and then press [SET]. To unprotect all files, press [SET] in step 3 so the

setting shows All Files : Off.

4. Press [MENU] to exit the menu screen.

Using the FAVORITE Folder You can copy scenery shots, photos of your family, or other special images from a file storage folder (page 172) to the FAVORITE folder in built-in memory (page 172). Images in the FAVORITE folder are not displayed during normal playback, so it helps to keep your personal images private as you carry them around. FAVORITE folder images are not deleted when you change memory cards, so you can always keep them on hand.

To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder

1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].

2. Select the PLAY tab, select Favorites , and then press [].

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3. Use [] and [] to select Save , and then press [SET]. This displays the names

of the files in built-in memory or on the loaded memory card.

4. Use [] and [] to select the file you want to copy to the FAVORITE folder.

5. Use [] and [] to select Save , and then press [SET]. This copies the displayed file to the FAVORITE

folder.

6. After copying all of the files you want, use [] and [] to select Cancel , and then press [SET] to exit.

NOTE

Copying an image file with the above procedure creates a 320 240-pixel QVGA-size image in the FAVORITE folder.

A file copied into the FAVORITE folder is automatically assigned a file name that is a serial number. Though the serial number starts from 0001 and can go as high as 9999, the actual upper end of the range depends on built-in memory capacity. Remember that the maximum number of images that can be stored in built-in memory depends on the size of each image and other factors.

IMPORTANT!

Note that an image that has been copied to the FAVORITE folder and then resized cannot be returned to its original size.

Files in the FAVORITE folder cannot be copied to a memory card.

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To display a file in the FAVORITE folder

1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].

2. Select the PLAY tab, select Favorites , and then press [].

3. Use [] and [] to select Show , and then press [SET]. If the FAVORITE folder is empty, the message No

Favorites file! appears.

4. Use [] (forward) and [] (back) to scroll through the files in the FAVORITE folder.

5. After you are finished viewing files, press [MENU] twice to exit.

File Name

IMPORTANT!

Note that a FAVORITE folder is created in the cameras built-in memory only. No FAVORITE folder is created on a memory card when you use one. If you want to view the contents of the FAVORITE folder on your computer screen, you need to remove the memory card from the camera (if you are using one) before placing the camera onto the USB cradle to start data communication (pages 159, 165).

FAVORITE folder icon

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To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder

1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].

2. Select the PLAY tab, select Favorites , and then press [].

3. Use [] and [] to select Show , and then press [SET].

4. Press [] ( ).

5. Use [] and [] to select the file you want to delete from the FAVORITE folder.

6. Use [] and [] to select Delete , and then press [SET]. To exit the file delete operation without deleting

anything, select Cancel.

7. After deleting all of the files you want, use [] and [] to select Cancel , and then press [SET] to exit.

To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder

1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].

2. Select the PLAY tab, select Favorites , and then press [].

3. Use [] and [] to select Show , and then press [SET].

4. Press [] ( ).

5. Use [] and [] to select All Files Delete , and then press [SET].

IMPORTANT!

You cannot use the delete operations on page 124 to delete images from the FAVORITE folder. Performing the memory format operation (page 144), however, does delete FAVORITE folder files.

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OTHER SETTINGS

Configuring Sound Settings You can configure different sounds to play whenever you turn on the camera, press the shutter button half-way or all the way, or perform a key operation.

To configure sound settings

1. Press [MENU].

2. Select the Set Up tab, select Sounds , and then press [].

3. Use [] and [] to select the sound whose setting you want to configure, and then press [].

Select this setting:

Sound 1 through Sound 5

Off

To do this:

Select a built-in sound

Turn off the sound

4. Use [] and [] to change the setting, and then press [SET].

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Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen You can specify an image you recorded as the startup screen image, which causes it to appear on the monitor screen for about two seconds whenever you press the power button or [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera. The startup screen image does not appear if you press [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera.

1. Press [MENU].

2. Select the Set Up tab, select Startup , and then press [].

3. Use [] and [] to display the image you want to use as the startup image.

4. Use [] and [] to change the setting, and then press [SET].

Select this setting:

On

Off

To do this:

Use the currently displayed image as the startup screen image

Disable the startup screen

To set the volume level

1. Press [MENU].

2. Select the Set Up tab, select Sounds , and then press [].

3. Use [] and [] to select Volume .

4. Use [] and [] to specify the volume setting you want, and then press [SET]. You can set the volume in the range of 0 (no sound)

to 7 (loudest).

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IMPORTANT!

You can select any one of the following types of image as the startup image. The cameras built-in image A snapshot The image only of an audio snapshot A movie whose file size is less than the amount of

unused built-in memory still available Only one image can be stored in startup image

memory at one time. Selecting a new startup image overwrites anything that is already stored in startup image memory. Because of this, if you want to return to a previous startup image, you need to have a separate copy of that image in the cameras standard image memory.

The startup image is deleted if you format built-in memory (page 144).

If you store an audio snapshot to startup image memory, the images audio is not played when the image is displayed at startup.

Configuring Power Down Image Settings With the power down image feature, you can configure the camera so a specific snapshot or movie stored in camera image memory appears whenever you turn off power.

1. Use the USB cable to connect the camera to your computer (page 159).

2. Move the image data that you want to use for the power down image to the top (root) folder of the cameras built-in Flash memory. The file name extension will not be displayed if your

computer is configured to hide file name extensions.

Example: CIMG0001

If your power down image is stored on a memory card, be sure to copy the image to built-in memory before removing the memory card from the camera.

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3. Change the name of the file to one of the following. Snapshot Image: ENDING.JPG

Movie Image: ENDING.AVI

You do not need to input the file name extension (JPG or AVI) if your computer is configured to hide file name extensions.

File Name: ENDING

Now when you turn off the camera, the power down image you specified above will appear on the monitor screen.

IMPORTANT!

Formatting the cameras flash memory deletes the power down image (page 144).

When both a still image and a movie are present for the power down image, only the movie is used.

Note that a power down image display operation cannot be interrupted once it starts. Because of this, you should select a relatively short movie when using a movie file as the power down image.

NOTE

To disable display of the power down image, change the name of the current power down image from ENDING.JPG or ENDING.AVI to something else. Or you can delete the current power down image from flash memory.

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Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method

Use the following procedure to specify the method for generating the serial number used for file names (page 126).

1. Press [MENU].

2. Select the Set Up tab, select File No. , and then press [].

3. Use [] and [] to change the setting, and then press [SET].

Select this setting:

Continue

Reset

To do this for a newly saved file:

Store the last file number used and increment it, regardless of whether files are deleted or whether the memory card is replaced with a new one

Find the highest file number in the current folder and increment it

Using the Alarm You can configure up to three alarms that cause the camera to beep and display a specified image at the time you specify. Specifying a movie or an audio snapshot plays back the image and the audio at the assigned time. Specifying a voice recording file plays the audio. You can configure up to three alarms, named Alarm 1,

Alarm 2, and Alarm 3.

1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].

2. Select the PLAY tab, select Alarm , and then press [].

3. Use [] and [] to select the alarm (1, 2, or 3) whose setting you want to configure, and then press [].

4. Use [] and [] to select the setting you want to change, and then use [] and [] to change the selected setting. You can set an alarm time and configure the alarm to

sound only once (Once) or at the same time everyday (Daily). You can also turn the alarm on or off.

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5. Press [DISP]. You could press [SET] in place of [DISP] if you want

to configure the alarm without an image.

6. Use [] and [] to select the scene you want to appear at the alarm time, and then press [SET].

7. After all the settings are the way you want, press [SET].

NOTE

When an alarm time is reached while the camera is turned off, the alarm will sound for about one minute (or until you stop it), and then the camera will turn on. To stop the alarm after it starts to sound, press any button. If the camera is on the USB cradle when an alarm sounds, you can stop it by pressing the USB cradle [USB] button or [PHOTO] button, or any camera button.

IMPORTANT!

Note that the alarm does not sound if the alarm time is reached when any one of the following conditions exists. While the camera is turned on While a USB data communication operation is in

progress While a Photo Stand operation is in progress

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Setting the Clock Use the procedures in this section to select a Home Time Zone, and to change its date and time settings. If you want to change the time and date setting only without changing the Home Time Zone, perform the procedure under To set the current time and date (page 139) only.

IMPORTANT!

Make sure you select your Home Time zone (the zone where you are currently located) before changing the time and date settings. Otherwise, the time and date setting will change automatically when you select another time zone.

To select your Home Time zone

1. Press [MENU].

2. Select the Set Up tab, select World Time , and then press []. This displays the current World Time zone.

3. Use [] and [] to select Home , and then press [].

4. Use [] and [] to select City , and then press [].

5. Use [], [], [], and [] to select the geographical area that contains location you want to select as your Home Time zone, and then press [SET].

6. Use [] and [] to select the city you want, and then press [SET].

7. After selecting the city you want, press [SET] to register its zone as your Home Time zone.

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To set the current time and date

1. Press [MENU].

2. Select the Set Up tab, select Adjust , and then press [].

3. Set the current date and the time.

Do this:

Press [] or [].

Press [] or [].

Press [DISP].

To do this:

Change the setting at the current cursor location

Move the cursor between settings

Toggle between 12-hour and 24- hour timekeeping

4. When all the settings are the way you want, press [SET] to register them and exit the setting screen.

Changing the Date Format You can select from among three different formats for display of the date.

1. Press [MENU].

2. Select the Set Up tab, select Date Style , and then press [].

3. Use [] and [] to change the setting, and then press [SET]. Example: December 24, 2004

Select this format:

YY/MM/DD

DD/MM/YY

MM/DD/YY

To display the date like this:

04/12/24

24/12/04

12/24/04

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Using World Time You can use the World Time screen to select a time zone and instantly change the time setting of the cameras clock when you go on a trip, etc. World Time lets you select one of 162 cities in 32 time zones.

To display the World Time screen

1. Press [MENU].

2. Select the Set Up tab, select World Time , and then press [].

3. Use [] and [] to select World .

Select this:

Home

World

To do this:

Display the time in your home time zone

Display the time in the zone currently selected on the World Time screen

To configure World Time settings

1. Press [MENU].

2. Select the Set Up tab, select World Time , and then press [].

3. Use [] and [] to select World , and then press [].

4. Use [] and [] to select City , and then press []. To configure the summer

time setting, select DST, and then select either On or Off.

Summer time is used in some geographical areas to advance the current time setting by one hour during the summer months.

Use of summer time depends on the local customs and laws.4. Press [SET] to exit the setting screen.

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5. Use [], [], [], and [] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET].

6. Use [] and [] to select the city you want, and then press [SET].

7. When the setting is the way you want, press [SET] to apply it and exit the setting screen.

Changing the Display Language You can use the following procedure to select one of ten languages as the display language.

1. Press [MENU].

2. Select the Set Up tab, select Language , and then press [].

3. Use [], [], [], and [] to change the setting, and then press [SET].

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Changing the USB Port Protocol You can use the procedure below to change the communication protocol of the cameras USB port when connecting to a computer, printer, or other external device. Select the protocol that suits the device to which you are connecting.

1. Press [MENU].

2. Select the Set Up tab, select USB , and then press [].

3. Use [] and [] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].

Select this setting:

Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT)

PTP (PictBridge)*

When connecting to this type of device:

Computer or USB DIRECT- PRINT-compatible printer (page 155)

PictBridge-compatible printer (page 155)

* PTP stands for Picture Transfer Protocol.

Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT) causes the camera to see the computer as an external storage device. Use this setting for normal transfer of images from the camera to a computer (using the bundled Photo Loader application).

PTP (PictBridge) simplifies the transfer of image data to the connected device.

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Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Power On/Off Functions

You can use the following procedures to configure [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) so power turns and/or off whenever they are pressed.

1. Press [MENU].

2. Select the Set Up tab, select REC/PLAY , and then press [].

3. Use [] and [] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].

Select this setting:

Power On

Power On/Off

Disable

To configure this operation:

Power turns on when [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) is pressed (but does not turn off)

Power turns on or off when [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) is pressed

Power does not turn on or off when [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) is pressed

IMPORTANT!

When Power On/Off is selected, pressing [ ] (REC) in a REC mode or [ ] (PLAY) in the PLAY mode turns off the camera.

Pressing [ ] (REC) in the PLAY mode switches to the currently selected recording mode, and pressing [ ] (PLAY) in a REC mode switches to the PLAY mode.

NOTE

The initial default setting is Power On.

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Formatting Built-in Memory Formatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it.

IMPORTANT!

Note that data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered. Check to make sure you do not need any of the data in memory before you format it.

Formatting built-in memory deletes the following. Protected images FAVORITE folder images BESTSHOT mode user setups Startup screen image Power down image

1. Check to make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera. If there is a memory card loaded in the camera,

remove it (page 147).

2. Press [MENU].

3. Select the Set Up tab, select Format , and then press [].

4. Use [] and [] to select Format , and then press [SET]. To exit the format operation without formatting,

select Cancel.

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USING A MEMORY CARD

You can expand the storage capabilities of your camera by using a commercially available memory card (SD memory card or MultiMediaCard). You can also copy files from built-in flash memory to a memory card and from a memory card to flash memory.

Normally, files are stored in built-in flash memory. When you insert a memory card, however, the camera automatically stores files to the card.

Note that you cannot save files to built-in memory while a memory card is installed in the camera.

IMPORTANT!

Use only an SD memory card or a MultiMediaCard with this camera. Proper operation is not guaranteed when any other type of card is used.

See the instructions that come with the memory card for information about how to use it.

Certain types of cards can slow down processing speeds.

SD memory cards have a write protect switch, which you can use to protect against accidental deletion of image data. Note, however, if you write protect an SD memory card, you must remove write protection whenever you want to record to it, format it, or delete any of its files.

Electrostatic charge, digital noise, and other phenomena can cause data to become corrupted or even lost. Always maintain backup copies of important data on other media (CD-R, CD-RW, MO disc, computer hard disk, etc.)

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2. Positioning the memory card so its front is facing in the same direction as the cameras monitor screen, carefully slide it into the card slot. Slide the card all the way in until you hear it click securely into place.

3. Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Using a Memory Card

IMPORTANT!

Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory card.

Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it. Never try to force a memory card into the slot when you feel resistance.

To insert a memory card into the camera

1. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow, and then swing it open.

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Formatting a Memory Card Formatting a memory card deletes any data already stored on it.

IMPORTANT!

Be sure to use the camera to format a memory card. Formatting a memory card on a computer and then using it in the camera can slow down data processing by the camera. In the case of an SD card, formatting on a computer can result in non- conformity with the SD format, causing problems with compatibility, operation, etc.

Note that data deleted by a memory card format operation cannot be recovered. Check to make sure you do not need any of the data on the memory card before you format it.

Formatting a memory card that contains files deletes all the files, even those that are protected (page 127).

To remove a memory card from the camera

1. Press the memory card into the camera and then release it. This will cause the card to come part way out of the camera.

2. Pull the memory card out of the slot.

IMPORTANT!

Never insert any other object besides a memory card into the cameras card slot. Doing so creates the risk of damage to the camera and card.

Should water or any foreign object ever get into the card slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove the battery, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.

Never remove a card from the camera while the operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so can cause the file save operation to fail, and even damage the memory card.

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Memory Card Precautions If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can

restore normal operation by reformatting it. However, we recommend that you always take along more than one memory card whenever using the camera far away from the home or office.

We recommend that you format a memory card before using it for the first time after purchasing it, or whenever the card you are using seems to be the cause of abnormal images.

As you record data to and delete data from an SD memory card a number of times, it loses its ability to retain data. Because of this, periodic re-formatting of an SD memory card is recommended.

Before starting a format operation, check to make sure that the battery is fully charged. Power interruption during the format operation can result in improper formatting, and even damage the memory card and make it unusable.

To format a memory card

1. Load the memory card into the camera.

2. Turn on the camera, and press [MENU].

3. Select the Set Up tab, select Format , and then press [].

4. Use [] and [] to select Format , and then press [SET]. To exit the format operation without formatting,

select Cancel.

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4. Use [] and [] to select Built-in Card , and then press [SET]. This starts the copy operation and displays the

message Busy.... Please wait....

After the copy operation is complete, the monitor screen shows the last file in the folder.

Copying Files Use the procedures below to copy files between built-in memory and a memory card.

IMPORTANT!

Only snapshot, movie files, audio snapshot, and voice recording files recorded with this camera can be copied. Other files cannot be copied.

Files in the FAVORITE folder cannot be copied. Copying an audio snapshot copies both its image file

and the audio file.

To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card

1. Load the memory card into the camera.

2. Turn on the camera. Next, enter the PLAY mode and press [MENU].

3. Select the PLAY tab, select Copy , and then press [].

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To copy a specific file from a memory card to built-in memory

1. Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure under To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card .

2. Use [] and [] to select Card Built-in , and then press [SET].

3. Use [] and [] to select the file you want to copy.

4. Use [] and [] to select Copy , and then press [SET]. This starts the copy operation and displays the

message Busy.... Please wait....

The file reappears on the monitor screen after the copy operation is complete.

Repeat steps 3 through 4 to copy other images, if you want.

5. Press [MENU] to exit the copy operation.

NOTE

Files are copied to the folder in built-in memory whose name has the largest number.

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PRINTING IMAGES

A digital camera provides you with a variety of different ways to print the images it records. The three main printing methods are described below. Use the method that best suits your needs.

Professional Print Service The cameras DPOF feature lets you specify which images you want to print and how many copies of each you want. For more information, see DPOF (page 152).

NOTE

Certain print service providers may not support DPOF or may support different printing protocols. In this case, use the protocol supported by your print service to specify the images you want to have printed.

Printing Directly on a Printer Equipped with a Card Slot, or a Printer that Supports USB DIRECT-PRINT or PictBridge

After using the cameras DPOF feature to specify the images you want to print and how many copies of each should be printed, you can plug the memory card into a printer equipped with a card slot, or connect the camera to a PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT printer for printing. For more information, see DPOF (page 152) and Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT (page 155).

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Printing with a Computer Windows Users The camera comes bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands applications (page 183), which can be installed on a Windows computer for image transfer, management, and printing. For more information, see Viewing Images on a Computer (page 159) and Installing the Software from the CD-ROM (page 182).

Macintosh Users The camera comes bundled with Photo Loader for the Macintosh, which can be installed for image transfer and management, but not for printing. Use commercially available software for printing with a Macintosh. For more information, see Viewing Images on a Computer (page 159) and Installing the Software from the CD-ROM (page 182).

DPOF The letters DPOF stand for Digital Print Order Format, which is a format for recording on a memory card or other medium which digital camera images should be printed and how many copies of the image should be printed. Then you can print on a DPOF-compatible printer or at a professional print service in accordance with the file name and number of copies settings recorded on the card. With this camera, you can select images by viewing them on the monitor screen without needing to remember file names, their locations in memory, etc.

DPOF Settings File Name, number of copies, date

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To configure print settings for a single image

1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].

2. Select the PLAY tab, select DPOF , and then press [].

3. Use [] and [] to select Select images , and then press [].

4. Use [] and [] to display the image you want.

5. Use [] and [] to specify the number of copies. You can specify up to 99 for the number of copies.

Specify 00 if you do not want to have the image printed.

6. To turn on date stamping for the prints, press [DISP] so 12 1 is displayed. 12 1 indicates that date stamping is turned on.

To turn off date stamping for the prints, press [DISP] so 12 1 is not displayed.

Repeat steps 4 through 6 if you want to configure other images for printing.

7. After all the settings are the way you want, press [SET] to apply them.

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To configure print settings for all images

1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].

2. Select the PLAY tab, select DPOF , and then press [].

3. Use [] and [] to select All images , and then press [].

4. Use [] and [] to specify the number of copies. You can specify up to 99

for the number of copies. Specify 00 if you do not want to have the image printed.

5. To turn on date stamping for the prints, press [DISP] so 12 1 is displayed. 12 1 indicates that date stamping is turned on.

To turn off date stamping for the prints, press [DISP] so 12 1 is not displayed.

6. After all the settings are the way you want, press [SET] to apply them.

IMPORTANT!

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. If you dont, they may print all images on the card, including the ones you do not want printed.

Note that some professional print services do not support DPOF printing. Check with your service before ordering prints.

Some printers may have settings that disable date stamp and/or DPOF printing. See the user documentation that comes with your printer for details about how to enable these features.

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1. Press [MENU].

2. Select the Set Up tab, select USB , and then press [].

3. Use [] and [] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].

Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT

You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT, and perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls. DPOF support (page 152) also lets you specify which images you want to print and how many copies of each should be printed. PictBridge is a standard

established by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA).

USB DIRECT-PRINT is a standard proposed by Seiko Epson Corporation.

Select this setting:

Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT)

PTP (PictBridge)

When connecting to this type of device:

Computer or USB DIRECT- PRINT-compatible printer

PictBridge-compatible printer

Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT) causes the camera to see the computer as an external storage device. Use this setting for normal transfer of images from the camera to a computer (using the bundled Photo Loader application).

PTP (PictBridge) simplifies the transfer of image data to the connected device.

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4. Use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect the USB cradle to a printer.

Also, connect the AC adaptor to the USB cradle and plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet.

If you are using battery power without the AC adaptor, make sure that the battery is fully charged.

5. Set the camera on the USB cradle.

6. Turn on the printer.

7. Load paper for printing the images into the printer.

USB

8. Press the USB cradles [USB] button. This displays the print

menu on the cameras monitor screen.

9. Use [] and [] to select Paper Size , and then press [].

10. Use [] and [] to select the paper size you want to use for printing, and then press [SET]. The following are the print sizes that are available.

3.5 5 5 7 4 6 A4 8.5 11 By Printer

Selecting By Printer prints using the paper size selected on the printer.

Available paper size settings depend on the connected printer. For full details, see the instructions that come with your printer.

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11. Use [] and [] to specify the print option you want. To print a single image:

Select 1 Image and then press [SET]. Next, use [] and [] to select the image you want to print.

To print all images: Select DPOF, and then press [SET].

You can toggle date stamping of the image on and off by pressing [DISP]. The 12 1 icon indicates that date stamping is turned on.

12. On the cameras monitor screen, use [] and [] to select Print , and then press [SET]. This starts printing and displays the message

Busy.... Please wait... on the monitor screen. The message will disappear after a short while, even though printing is still being performed. Pressing any of the cameras buttons while printing is in progress will cause the message to reappear.

The print menu will appear when printing is complete.

If you selected 1 Image in step 11, you can select another image for printing and then repeat this step to print.

13. After you are finished printing, press the USB cradles [USB] button, and then turn off the camera.

Printing Precautions See the documentation that comes with your printer for

information about print quality and paper settings. Contact your printer manufacturer for information about

models that support PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT, upgrades, etc.

Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera or USB cradle operation while printing is in progress. Doing so causes a printer error.

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PRINT Image Matching III

Images include PRINT Image Matching III data (mode setting and other camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching III reads this data and adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images come out just the way you intended when you recorded them.

* Seiko Epson Corporation holds the copyright for PRINT Image Matching and PRINT Image Matching III.

Exif Print

Exif Print is an internationally supported, open standard file format that makes it possible to capture and display vibrant digital images with accurate colors. With Exif 2.2, files include a wide range of shooting condition information that can be interpreted by an Exif Print printer to produce better- looking prints.

IMPORTANT!

Information about the availability of Exif Print compatible printer models can be obtained from each printer manufacturer.

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VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER

After using the USB cradle to establish a USB connection between the camera and your computer, you can use your computer to view images in file memory and copy images to your computers hard disk or other storage media. In order to do this, you first need to install the USB driver located on the CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) that comes bundled with the camera onto your computer. Note that the procedure you need to perform depends on whether you are using computer running under Windows (see below) or a Macintosh (see page 165).

Using the Camera with a Windows Computer

The following are the general steps for viewing and copying files from a computer running under Windows. You can find details about each operation in the procedures that follow below. Note that you should also refer to the documentation that comes with your computer for other information about USB connections, etc.

1. If you are running Windows 98, Me, or 2000, install the USB driver onto your computer. You need to perform this step only once, the first

time you connect to your computer. If you are running Windows XP, you do not need to

install the USB driver.

2. Use the USB cradle to establish a connection between the camera and computer.

3. View and copy the images you want.

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1. What you should do first depends on whether your computer is running under Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP.

Windows 98/Me/2000 Users

Start from step 2 to install the USB driver.

Note that the example installation presented here uses Windows 98.

Windows XP Users

Installation of the USB driver is not required, so jump directly to step 6.

2. Set the bundled CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

3. On the menu screen that appears, click English.

4. Click [USB driver] and then [Install]. This starts installation.

The following steps show installation under the English version of Windows.

IMPORTANT!

Low battery power can cause the camera to power down suddenly during data communication. Use of the special AC adaptor is recommended to power the camera during data communication.

If you are using battery power without the AC adaptor, make sure that the battery is fully charged.

If you want to transfer files from the cameras built-in memory to a computer, make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera before you place it onto the USB cradle.

Do not try to establish a connection between the camera and computer before installing the USB driver onto the computer. If you do, the computer will not be able to recognize the camera. USB driver installation is required in the case of

Windows 98, Me, and 2000. Do not connect the camera to a computer running one of the above operating systems without installing the USB driver first.

USB driver installation is not required in the case of Windows XP.

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5. On the screen that appears after installation is complete, select the Yes, I want to restart my computer now. check box and then click [Finish] to restart your computer. Note that you should leave the bundled CD-ROM in

your computers CD-ROM drive when you restart.

6. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN 5.3V] connector of the USB cradle, and then plug it in to a household power outlet. If you are using battery power without the AC

adaptor, make sure that the battery is fully charged.

Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera.

[DC IN 5.3V]

[DC IN 5.3V]

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Take care when connecting the USB cable to the USB cradle or your computer. USB ports and cable plugs are shaped for proper positioning.

Plug the USB cable plugs into the ports securely, as far as they will go. Proper operation is not possible if connections are not correct.

8. Press the cameras power button to turn it on, and then press its [MENU] button.

9. Select the Set Up tab, select USB, and then press [].

10. Use [] and [] to select Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT), and then press [SET].

11. Turn off the camera.

12. Place the camera onto the USB cradle. Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it

is turned on.

7. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the USB cradle and your computers USB port.

USB port

Connector A

USB cable (bundled)

[USB]

Connector B

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14. On your computer, double-click My Computer. If you are running Windows XP, click [Start] and then

[My Computer].

15. Double-click Removable Disk. Your computer sees the cameras file memory as a

removable disk.

16. Double-click the Dcim folder.

17. Double-click the folder that contains the image you want.

18. Double-click the file that contains the image you want to view. For information about file names, see Memory

Folder Structure on page 171.

19. Depending on your operating system, perform one of the following procedures to save the files, if you want.

13. Press the USB cradles [USB] button. This will cause the Add New Hardware... dialog box

to appear on the computer screen as the computer automatically detects the cameras file memory. After you install the USB driver, Add New Hardware... dialog box will no longer appear when you perform the above steps to establish a USB connection.

Pressing the [USB] button enters the USB mode, which causes the USB cradles [USB] lamp to light green (page 196).

At this point, some operating systems will display a Removable Disk dialog box. If your operating system does, close the dialog box.

[USB] button

[USB] lamp

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IMPORTANT!

Never use your computer to edit, delete, move, or rename images stored in the cameras file memory. Doing so can cause problems with the image management data used by the camera, which may make it impossible to display images on the camera or it may cause large error in the number of images value displayed by the camera. Always copy images to your computer before performing any edit, delete, move, or rename operation.

20. Depending on the version of Windows you are running, use one of the following procedures to terminate the USB connection.

Windows Me/98/XP Users

After pressing the USB cradles [USB] button and making sure that the [USB] lamp is not lit, remove the camera from the USB cradle.

Windows 2000 Users

Click card services in the task tray on your computer screen, and disable the drive number assigned to the camera. After pressing the USB cradles [USB] button and making sure that the [USB] lamp is not lit, remove the camera from the USB cradle.

Windows 98, 2000, Me

1. In the cameras file memory (Removable Disk), right- click the Dcim folder.

2. On the shortcut menu that appears, click [Copy].

3. Double click [My Documents] to open it.

4. On the My Documents [Edit] menu, click [Paste].

This copies the Dcim folder (which contains the image files) to your My Documents folder.

Windows XP

1. In the cameras file memory (Removable Disk), right- click the Dcim folder.

2. On the shortcut menu that appears, click [Copy].

3. Click [Start] and then [My Documents].

4. On the My Documents [Edit] menu, click [Paste].

This copies the Dcim folder (which contains the image files) to your My Documents folder.

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Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer

The following are the general steps for viewing and copying files from a Macintosh. You can find details about each operation in the procedures that follow below. Note that you should also refer to the documentation that comes with your Macintosh for other information about USB connections, etc.

USB Connection Precautions Do not leave the same image displayed on your computer

screen for a long time. Doing so can cause the image to burn in on the screen.

Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera or USB cradle operation while data communication is in progress. Doing so can cause data to become corrupted.

IMPORTANT!

This camera does not support operation on a computer running Mac OS 8.6 or lower, or Mac OS X 10.0. If you have a Macintosh running Mac OS 9 or OS X (10.1, 10.2 or 10.3), use the standard USB driver that comes with your OS.

1. Use the USB cradle to establish a connection between the camera and your Macintosh.

2. View and copy the images you want.

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IMPORTANT!

If you want to transfer files from the cameras built-in memory to a computer, make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera before you place it onto the USB cradle.

1. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN 5.3V] connector of the USB cradle, and then plug it in to a household power outlet. If you are using battery power without the AC

adaptor, make sure that the battery is fully charged.

Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera.

[DC IN 5.3V]

[DC IN 5.3V]

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2. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the USB cradle and your computers USB port.

Take care when connecting the USB cable to the USB cradle or your computer. USB ports and cable plugs are shaped for proper positioning.

Plug the USB cable plugs into the ports securely, as far as they will go. Proper operation is not possible if connections are not correct.

3. Press the cameras power button to turn it on, and then press its [MENU] button.

4. Select the Set Up tab, select USB, and then press [].

5. Use [] and [] to select Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT), and then press [SET].

6. Turn off the camera.

7. Place the camera onto the USB cradle. Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it

is turned on.

USB port

Connector A

USB cable (bundled)

[USB]

Connector B

[USB] button

[USB] lamp

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8. Press the USB cradles [USB] button. Pressing the [USB] button enters the USB mode,

which causes the USB cradles [USB] lamp to light green (page 196).

9. Your Macintosh will see the cameras file memory as a drive. The appearance of the drive icon depends on the

Mac OS version you are using.

After installing the USB driver, your Macintosh will see the cameras file memory as a drive whenever you establish a USB connection between them.

10. Double-click the drive icon for the cameras file memory, the DCIM folder, and then the folder that contains the image you want.

11. Double-click the file that contains the image you want to view. For information about file names, see Memory

Folder Structure on page 171.

12. To copy all the files in file memory to your Macintosh hard disk, drag the DCIM folder to the folder to which you want to copy it.

IMPORTANT!

Never use your computer to edit, delete, move, or rename images stored in the cameras file memory. Doing so can cause problems with the image management data used by the camera, which may make it impossible to display images on the camera or it may cause large error in the number of images value displayed by the camera. Always copy images to your computer before performing any edit, delete, move, or rename operation.

13. To terminate the USB connection, drag the drive icon that represents the camera to Trash.

14. Press the USB cradles [USB] button. After making sure the [USB] lamp is not lit, remove the camera from the USB cradle.

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USB Connection Precautions Do not leave the same image displayed on your computer

screen for a long time. Doing so can cause the image to burn in on the screen.

Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera or USB cradle operation while data communication is in progress. Doing so can cause data to become corrupted.

Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer

The following are the operations you can perform while there is a USB connection between your camera and computer. See the referenced pages for more information about each operation.

View images in album format .... See Using the Album Feature on page 174.

Print images in album format .... See Using the Album Feature on page 174.

Automatically transfer images to your computer and manage images .... See Installing the Software from the CD-ROM on

page 182 for information about installing Photo Loader.

Retouch images .... See Installing the Software from the CD-ROM on

page 182 for information about installing Photohands.

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Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer

The procedures in this section describe how to transfer images from the camera to your computer using a memory card.

Using a Computer with a Built-in SD Memory Card Slot Insert the SD memory card directly into the slot.

Using a Computer with a Built-in PC Card Slot Use a commercially available PC card adaptor (for an SD memory card or MMC). For full details, see the user documentation that comes with the PC card adaptor and your computer.

Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card Reader/Writer See the user documentation that comes with the SD memory card reader/writer for details about how to use it.

Using a Commercially Available PC Card Reader/Writer and PC Card Adaptor (for an SD memory card or MMC) See the user documentation that comes with the PC card reader/writer and PC card adaptor for details about how to use them.

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Memory Data Images recorded with this camera and other data are stored in memory using DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) protocol. DCF protocol is designed to make it easier to exchange image and other data between digital cameras and other devices.

DCF Protocol DCF devices (digital cameras, printers, etc.) can exchange images with each other. DCF protocol defines a format for image file data and the folder structure for file memory, so images can be viewed using another manufacturers DCF camera or printed on a DCF printer.

Memory Folder Structure

Folder Structure DCIM (DCIM Folder)

100CASIO (Storage folder) CIMG0001.JPG (Image file) CIMG0002.AVI (Movie file) CIMG0003.WAV (Audio file) CIMG0004.JPG (Audio snapshot image file) CIMG0004.WAV (Audio snapshot audio file)

101CASIO (Storage folder) 102CASIO (Storage folder)

ALBUM (Album folder) INDEX.HTM (Album HTML file)

FAVORITE* (FAVORITE folder)

CIMG0001.JPG (Storage file) CIMG0002.JPG (Storage file)

MISC (DPOF file folder)

AUTPRINT.MRK (DPOF file)

SCENE* (BESTSHOT folder)

US100001.JPE (User setup file) US100002.JPE (User setup file)

* These folders are created in built-in memory only.

. . . . . .

. . . . . .

. . .

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Folder and File Contents DCIM folder

Folder that stores all of the digital camera files

Storage folder Folder for storing files created by the digital camera

Image file File that contains an image recorded with the digital camera (File Name Extension: JPG)

Movie file File that contains a movie recorded with the digital camera (File Name Extension: AVI)

Audio file File that contains an audio recording (File Name Extension: WAV)

Audio snapshot image file File that contains the image part of an audio snapshot (File Name Extension: JPG)

Audio snapshot audio file File that contains the audio part of an audio snapshot (File Name Extension: WAV)

Album folder Folder that contains files used by the album function

Album HTML file File used by the album function (File Name Extension: HTM)

FAVORITE folder Folder that contains Favorites image files (Image Size: 320 240 pixels)

DPOF file folder Folder that contains DPOF files

BESTSHOT folder (Built-in memory only) Folder that contains BESTSHOT user setup files

User setup files (Built-in memory only) Files that contain BESTSHOT user setups

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Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions

Note that the folder named DCIM is the parent (top) folder of all the files in memory. When transferring memory contents to a hard disk, CD-R, MO disk, or other external storage, treat all the contents inside a DCIM folder as a set and always keep them together. You can change the name of the DCIM folder on your computer. Changing the name to a date is a good way to keep track of multiple DCIM folders. However, if you even want to copy the folders back to the cameras file memory, be sure you change the name of the DCIM folder back to DCIM first. The camera does not recognize any folder name other than DCIM.

Image Files Supported by the Camera Image files recorded with this camera DCF protocol image files

Certain DCF functions may not be supported. When displaying an image recorded on another camera model, it may take a long time for the image to appear on the display.

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Creating an album

IMPORTANT!

Remember that creating an ALBUM folder (page 172) causes different size versions of each image to be created in memory. If there is an ALBUM folder in image memory when you specify printing of all images by a professional print service or on a printer, you may end up with unwanted multiple prints of the same image. To avoid this problem, use the procedure under To delete an album on page 182 to delete the ALBUM folder.

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The album feature of the camera creates files that make it possible for you to view images on your computer in a photo album layout. You can also use the applications contained on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera to automate image transfer and to retouch images.

Using the Album Feature The album feature creates an HTML photo album layout that displays your images. You can use the HTML layout to post your images on a Web page, or for printing the images.

You can use the Web browser shown below to view or print the contents of an album. Note that to view a movie on a computer running Windows 2000 or 98, you need to install DirectX from the bundled CD-ROM.

Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver 5.5 or later

Album

Index Info

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To create an album

1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].

2. Select the PLAY tab, select Create Album, and then press [].

3. Use [] and [] to select Create, and then press [SET].

This starts creation of the album, and causes the message Busy.... Please wait.... to appear on the monitor screen.

The PLAY mode screen reappears after creation of the album is complete.

Creating an album causes a file folder named ALBUM, which contains a file named INDEX.HTM plus other files to be created in camera memory or on the memory card.

IMPORTANT!

Never open the battery cover or remove the memory card from the camera while an album is being created. Doing so not only runs the risk of certain album files being skipped, it can also result in image data and other data in memory being corrupted.

If memory becomes full while an album is being created, the message Memory Full appears on the monitor screen and album creation is terminated.

Album creation will not be performed properly if the battery goes dead while album creation is in progress.

Pressing [SET] in step 3 of the above procedure creates an album regardless of whether auto album creation is turned on or off (page 178).

Images in the ALBUM folder (page 172) cannot be viewed on the cameras monitor screen.

Sample layout

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Selecting an Album Layout You can select from among 10 different display layouts for an album.

1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].

2. Select the PLAY tab, select Create Album, and then press [].

3. Use [] and [] to select Layout.

4. Use [] and [] to select the layout you want. When you select a layout, the corresponding layout

sample appears on the right side of the screen.

IMPORTANT!

The sample layout shows the arrangement of items and the background color only. It does not reflect any of the detailed album settings you configure in the following section.

Configuring Detailed Album Settings

1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].

2. Select the PLAY tab, select Create Album, and then press [].

3. Use [] and [] to select Set Up, and then press [].

4. Use [] and [] to select the item whose setting you want to change, and then press []. Details about each of the

settings are provided in the following sections.

5. Use [] and [] to change the setting, and then press [SET].

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Background Color You can specify white, black, or gray as the color of the album background using the procedure under Configuring Detailed Album Settings.

Album Type There are two album types: Normal and Index/Info.

Normal Type : This type of album displays images in accordance with the currently selected layout.

Index/Info Type : In addition to the normal album screen, this type of album also includes thumbnails of images and detailed information about each image.

Image Use This setting lets you select from among three different image uses, as described below. Select the image use that best suits the way you plan to use the image.

Select this setting:

View

WEB

Print

For this purpose:

Smaller images for album browsing, Website thumbnails, or archiving on a CD-R or other media, with the full-size image displayed when a thumbnail is clicked This setting can be used for browsing with

the thumbnails. Clicking a thumbnail displays a larger version for viewing or printing.

Small image files only for album browsing, or uploading to a Website, etc. This option displays only the small-file

images (located in the cameras ALBUM folder). Smaller files upload to the Internet faster.

You cannot enlarge images by clicking a thumbnail or play movies while this image is selected.

Printing (high resolution) High-resolution images take longer to

display on your computer screen. You cannot enlarge images by clicking a

thumbnail or play movies while this image is selected.

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Auto Album Creation On/Off This setting controls whether an album is created automatically whenever you turn off the camera.

Select this option:

On

Off

To do this:

Turn on auto album creation

Turn off auto album creation

When auto album creation is turned on, an album is created automatically in built-in memory or on the memory card whenever you turn off the camera.

IMPORTANT!

When you turn off the camera while auto album creation is turned on, the monitor screen turns off but the operation lamp continues to flash green for a few seconds to indicate that the album creation process is being performed. Never open the battery cover or remove the memory card while the operation lamp is flashing green.

NOTE

Depending on the number of images in memory, it can take quite a bit of time to complete auto album creation when you turn off the camera. If you do not plan to use the album feature, we suggest that you keep auto album creation turned off, which shortens the amount of time the camera takes to power down completely.

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Viewing Album Files You can view and print album files using your computers Web browser application.

1. Use your computer to access the data in built- in memory or on the memory card, or access a memory card with your computer (pages 159, 170).

2. Open the built-in memory ALBUM folder or the memory card ALBUM folder, which is located inside the folder named DCIM.

3. Use your computers Web browser to open the file named INDEX.HTM. This displays a list of

folders in built-in memory or on the memory card.

Index/Info Album Type

File NameImage

4. If you created the album after selecting Index/Info as the album type under Configuring Detailed Album Settings on page 176, you can click one of the following display options. Album : Displays an album created by the camera.

Index : Displays a list of images stored in a folder.

Info : Displays information about each image.

If View is selected for Use (page 177), you can double-click an image on your computer screen to display the full-size version.

Album

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Index

Info

The following describes the information that appears on the Info Screen.

This Info Screen item: Shows this:

File Size Image file size

Resolution Resolution

Quality Quality

Recording mode Recording mode

AE Exposure mode

Light metering Metering mode

Shutter speed Shutter speed

Aperture stop Aperture stop

Exposure comp EV shift

Focusing mode Focusing mode

AF Area Auto Focus area

Flash mode Flash mode

Sharpness Sharpness

Saturation Saturation

Contrast Contrast

White balance White balance

Sensitivity Sensitivity

Filter Filter setting

Enhancement Enhancement setting

Flash intensity Flash intensity

Digital zoom Digital zoom setting

World Location

Date Recording date and time

Model Camera model name

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NOTE

When printing an album page, you should set up your Web browser as described below. Select the browser frame where the images are

located. Set margins to the lowest possible values. Set the background color to a printable color.

See the user documentation that came with your Web browser application for details about printing and configuring settings for printing.

Album contents (titles, comments, etc.) cannot be edited on the camera. Use a commercially available HTML file editor to edit album contents.

5. After you are finished viewing the album, exit your Web browser application.

Saving an Album To save an album, copy the DCIM folder from camera

memory or the memory card to your computers hard disk, a CD-R, an MO disk, or some other storage medium. Note that copying only the ALBUM folder, does not copy image data and other necessary files.

After copying the DCIM folder, do not change or delete any of the files inside of it. Adding new images or deleting existing images may lead to abnormal album display.

If you plan to use a memory card again after saving its album, first delete all of its files or format it before loading it into the camera.

When you have WEB selected for the Use setting, the album shows only the smaller image files stored in the ALBUM folder. Such images can be uploaded to the Internet more quickly.

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To delete an album

1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].

2. Select the PLAY tab, select Create Album, and then press [].

3. Use [] and [] to select Delete, and then press [SET]. This deletes the album and returns to the PLAY

mode screen.

Installing the Software from the CD-ROM Your digital camera comes bundled with useful applications for using it in combination with a computer. Install the applications you need on your computer.

About the bundled CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) The CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) that comes bundled with the camera contains the applications described below. Installation of these applications is optional, and you should install only the ones you want to use.

USB Driver for Mass Storage (for Windows) This is the software that makes it possible for the camera to talk to your personal computer over a USB connection. If you are using Windows XP, do not install the USB driver from the CD-ROM. With Windows XP, you will be able to perform USB communication simply by connecting the camera to your computer with the USB cable.

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Photo Loader (for Windows/Macintosh) This application automatically transfers image, audio snapshot, and voice recording WAV files from the camera to your computer. Photo Loader automatically stores transferred files in folders named using the current date (year, month, day) and generates HTML files that make it possible to view images using a web browser. Photo Loader (Windows version only) also includes a feature that simplifies the task of attaching images to e-mail.

See the user documentation file (PDF) on the bundled CASIO Digital Camera Software CD-ROM for details about using Photo Loader.

Photohands (for Windows) Photohands includes retouching tools for adjusting image color, contrast, and brightness, for resizing images, and for changing image orientation. You can also use Photohands for printing images and for adding a date stamp to printed images.

See the user documentation file (PDF) on the bundled CASIO Digital Camera Software CD-ROM for details about using Photohands.

DirectX (for Windows) This software provides an extended tool set including a codec that allows Windows 98 and 2000 to handle movie files recorded using a digital camera. You do not need to install DirectX if you are running Windows XP or Me.

Adobe Reader (for Windows) This is an application that lets you read PDF files. Use it to read the user documentation for the camera, Photo Loader, and Photohands, all of which is included on the bundled CD-ROM.

See the user documentation files (PDF) on the bundled CD-ROM for details about using Photo Loader and Photohands. See Viewing User Documentation (PDF files) on page 187 (Windows) and page 189 (Macintosh) of this manual for more information.

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Photohands

XP/2000/Me/98

At least 64MB

At least 10MB

Computer System Requirements Computer system requirements depend on each of the applications, as described below.

Windows

*1 In the case of Windows 2000, you need to install a data file that enables use of the operating systems standard USB driver. You do not need to install a special USB driver. Proper operation is not guaranteed on a computer that has been upgraded from Windows 95 or 3.1 to Windows Me or 98, or from Windows 95 or NT to Windows 2000.

*2 With Windows XP, use the USB driver that comes with the operating system. You do not need to install the USB driver that comes with the camera.

Macintosh

Photo Loader

9

At least 32MB

At least 3MB

USB connection is supported on a Macintosh running OS 9, 10.1, 10.2 or 10.3. Operation is supported using the standard USB driver that comes with the operating system, so all you need to do is connect the camera to your Macintosh using the USB cable.

OS

Memory

HD

USB Driver*1

XP*2/2000/Me/ 98

Photo Loader

XP/2000/Me/98

At least 16MB

At least 7MB

OS

Memory

HD

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IMPORTANT!

For details about Windows minimum system requirements, see the Readme file on the CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) that comes bundled with the camera.

For details about Macintosh minimum system requirements, use a Web browser application to read the contents of the readme file on the CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) that comes bundled with the camera.

The software on the CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) that comes bundled with the camera does not support operation under Mac OS X (10.0).

Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows

Use the procedures in this section to install the software from the bundled CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) to your computer.

NOTE

If you already have one of the bundled applications installed on your computer, check its version. If the bundled version is newer than the one you have, uninstall the old version and then install the newer version.

The CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) includes the software and user documentation for various languages. Check the CD-ROM menu screen to see if applications and user documentation are available for a particular language.

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Getting Started Start up your computer and insert the CD-ROM into its CD- ROM drive. This will automatically launch the menu application, which displays a menu screen on your computer.

The menu application may not start up automatically on some computers. If this happens, navigate to the CD- ROM and double-click menu.exe to launch the menu application.

Selecting a Language First select a language. Note that some software is not available in all languages.

1. On the menu screen, click the tab for the language you want.

Viewing the Contents of the Read me File You should always read the Read me file for any application before installing it. The Read me file contains information you need to know when installing the application.

1. Click the Read me button for the application you are going to install.

IMPORTANT!

Before upgrading or reinstalling Photo Loader, or before installing it onto another computer, be sure to read the Read me file for information about retaining existing libraries.

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Installing an Application

1. Click the Install button for the application you want to install.

2. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen.

IMPORTANT!

Be sure to follow the instructions carefully and completely. If you make a mistake when installing Photo Loader, you may not be able to browse your existing library information and HTML files that are created automatically by Photo Loader. In some cases, image files may be lost.

When using an operating system other than Windows XP, never connect the camera to your computer without installing the USB driver from the CD-ROM first.

Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)

1. In the Manual area, click the name of the manual you want to read.

IMPORTANT!

You need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to read user documentation files. If you do not already have Adobe Reader installed, you can install it from the bundled CD-ROM.

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User Registration You can perform user registration over the Internet. To do so, of course, you need to be able to connect to the Internet with your computer.

1. Click the Register button. This starts up your Web browser and accesses the

user registration website. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to register.

Exiting the Menu Application

1. On the menu screen, click Exit to exit the menu.

Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh

Use the procedures in this section to install the software from the bundled CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) to your computer.

Installing Software Use the following procedures to install the software.

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To install Photo Loader

1. Open the folder named Photo Loader.

2. Open the folder named English, and then open the file named Important.

3. Open the folder named Installer, and then open the file named readme.

4. Follow the instructions in the readme file to install Photo Loader.

IMPORTANT!

If you are upgrading to the new version of Photo Loader from a previous version and you want to use library management data and HTML files created using the old version of Photo Loader, be sure to read the Important file in the Photo Loader folder. Follow the instructions in the file to use your existing library management files. Failure to follow this procedure correctly can result in loss or corruption of your existing files.

Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) To perform the following procedures, you must have Adobe Reader installed on your Macintosh. You can download the latest version of Adobe Reader by visiting the Adobe Systems website.

To view the camera users guide

1. On the CD-ROM, open the Manual folder.

2. Open the Digital Camera folder, and then open the folder for the language whose users guide you want to view.

3. Open the file named camera_xx.pdf. xx is the language code (Example: camera_e.pdf is

for English.)

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To view the Photo Loader users guide

1. On the CD-ROM, open the Manual folder.

2. Open the Photo Loader folder and then open the English folder.

3. Open PhotoLoader_english.

To register as a camera user Internet registration only is supported. Visit the following CASIO website to register:

http://world.casio.com/qv/register/

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Menu Reference The following shows lists of menus that appear in REC modes and the PLAY mode, and their settings. The settings that are underlined in the following table are

initial defaults.

REC Modes

REC Tab Menu

Snapshot / BESTSHOT / Movie /

( + ) / Voice

10 sec / 2 sec / X3 / Off

2048 1536 / 2048 1360 (3:2) /

1600 1200 / 1280 960 / 640 480

Fine / Normal / Economy

2.0 / 1.7 / 1.3 / 1.0 / 0.7 / 0.3 / 0.0 /

+0.3 / +0.7 / +1.0 / +1.3 / +1.7 / +2.0

Auto / (Daylight) / (Cloudy) /

(Shade) / 1 (Fluorescent 1) / 2

(Fluorescent 2) / (Tungsten) / Manual

Auto / ISO 50 / ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO 400

Spot / Multi

On / Off

REC Mode

Self-timer

Size

Quality

EV Shift

White Balance

ISO

AF Area

Auto PF

Sharpness

Saturation

Contrast

Flash Intensity

Flash Assist

Grid

Digital Zoom

Review

Icon Help

L/R Key

+2 / +1 / 0 / 1 / 2

+2 / +1 / 0 / 1 / 2

+1 / 0 / 1

+2 / +1 / 0 / 1 / 2

Auto / Off

On / Off

On / Off

On / Off

On / Off

REC Mode / EV shift / White Balance / ISO /

Self-timer / Off

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Memory Tab Menu

REC Mode

Flash

Focus

White Balance

ISO

AF Area

Self-timer

Flash Intensity

Digital Zoom

MF Position

Zoom Position

On / Off

On / Off

On / Off

On / Off

On / Off

On / Off

On / Off

On / Off

On / Off

On / Off

On / Off

Sounds

Startup

File No.

World Time

Date Style

Adjust

Language

Sleep

Auto Power Off

REC / PLAY

USB

Format

Reset

Startup / Half Shutter /Shutter / Operation /

Volume

On (Selectable image) / Off

Continue / Reset

Home / World

Home Time setup (city, DST, etc.)

World Time setup (city, DST, etc.)

YY/MM/DD / DD/MM/YY / MM/DD/YY

Time setting

/ English / Franais / Deutsch /

Espaol / Italiano / Portugus / /

/

30 sec / 1 min / 2 min / Off

2 min / 5 min

Power On / Power On/Off / Disable

Mass Storage (USB DIRECT- PRINT) /

PTP (PictBridge)

Format / Cancel

Reset / Cancel

Set Up Tab Menu

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PLAY Mode

PLAY Tab Menu

Slideshow

Favorites

DPOF

Protect

Rotation

Resize

Trimming

Dubbing

Create Album

Alarm

Copy

Start / Images / Time / Interval / Cancel

Show / Save / Cancel

Select images / All images / Cancel

On / All Files : On / Cancel

Rotate / Cancel

1280 960 / 640 480 / Cancel

Create / Delete / Layout / Set Up / Cancel

Alarm setups

Built-in Card / Card Built-in / Cancel

Set Up Tab Menu

Sounds

Startup

File No.

World Time

Date Style

Adjust

Language

Sleep

Auto Power Off

REC / PLAY

USB

Format

Reset

Startup / Half Shutter /Shutter / Operation /

Volume

On (Selectable image) / Off

Continue / Reset

Home / World

Home Time setup (city, DST, etc.)

World Time setup (city, DST, etc.)

YY/MM/DD / DD/MM/YY / MM/DD/YY

Time setting

/ English / Franais / Deutsch /

Espaol / Italiano / Portugus / /

/

30 sec / 1 min / 2 min / Off

2 min / 5 min

Power On / Power On/Off / Disable

Mass Storage (USB DIRECT- PRINT) /

PTP (PictBridge)

Format / Cancel

Reset / Cancel

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Indicator Lamp Reference The camera has two indicator lamps: an operation lamp and a self-timer lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the camera.

* There are three lamp flash patterns. Pattern 1 flashes once per second, Pattern 2 flashes twice per second, and Pattern 3 flashes four times per second. The table below explains what each flash pattern indicates.

Self-timer lampOperation lamp

REC Modes

Operation Lamp Self-timer

Lamp

Green

Lit

Lit

Pattern 3 Lit

Pattern 2

Pattern 1

Red

Lit

Pattern 1

Pattern 2

Lit

Red

Pattern 1

Pattern 2

Operational (Power on, recording enabled) Flash is charging. Flash charging is complete. Auto Focus operation was successful. Cannot Auto Focus. Monitor screen is off. Storing image Storing movie data / processing image data Self-timer countdown (10 to 3 seconds) Self-timer countdown (3 to 0 seconds) Cannot charge flash. Memory card problem / Memory card is unformatted. / BESTSHOT setup cannot be registered. Memory card is locked. / Cannot create folder. / Memory is full. / Write error

Meaning Amber

Pattern 3

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IMPORTANT!

When you are using a memory card, never remove the card from the camera while the green operation lamp is flashing. Doing so will cause recorded images to be lost.

Operation Lamp Self-timer

Lamp

Green

Pattern 3

Pattern 3

Red

Pattern 3

Red

Low battery alert

Formatting card

Powering down

Meaning Amber

PLAY Mode

Operation Lamp Self-timer

Lamp

Green

Lit

Pattern 3

Red

Pattern 2

Lit

Pattern 3

Red

Operational (Power on, recording

enabled)

One of the following operations is

being performed: delete, DPOF,

image protect, copy, album creation,

format, power down

Memory card problem / Memory

card is unformatted.

Memory card is locked. / Cannot

create folder. / Memory is full.

Low battery alert

Meaning

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USB Cradle Indicator Lamps The USB cradle has two indicator lamps: a [CHARGE] lamp and a [USB] lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the USB cradle and camera.

[CHARGE] lamp [USB] lamp

Color

Red

Green

Amber

Red

Status

Lit

Lit

Lit

Flashing

Color

Green

Green

Status

Lit

Flashing

Charging

Charging complete

Charge standby

Charge error

USB connection

Accessing memory

Meaning

[USB] lamp[CHARGE] lamp

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Power does not turn on.

Camera suddenly powers down.

Image is not recorded when the shutter button is pressed.

Auto Focus does not focus properly

1) The battery is not oriented correctly. 2) The battery is dead.

1) Auto Power Off activated (page 41). 2) The battery is dead.

1) The camera is in the PLAY mode. 2) Flash unit is being charged.

3) Memory is full.

1) The lens is dirty. 2) The subject is not located in the center of the

focus frame when you compose the image. 3) The subject you are shooting is a type that is

not compatible with Auto Focus operation (page 53).

4) You are moving the camera.

1) Orient the battery correctly (page 29). 2) Charge the battery (page 31). 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 NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery.

1) Turn power back on. 2) Charge the battery (page 31).

1) Press [ ] (REC) to enter the currently selected recording mode.

2) Wait until the flash unit finishes charging. 3) Transfer files you want to keep to your

computer and then delete files from image memory, or use a different memory card.

1) Clean the lens. 2) Make sure the subject is centered in the focus

frame when composing the image. 3) Use manual focus (page 73).

4) Mount the camera on a tripod.

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Troubleshooting Guide

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When composing the image, make sure the subject on which you want to focus is located inside the focus frame.

1) Select a different flash mode (page 58). 2) Charge the battery (page 31). 3) Select a different recording mode. 4) Select a different flash mode (page 58) or

BESTSHOT scene (page 80).

Charge the battery (page 31).

1) Focus the image (page 73).

2) Use Auto Focus for scenery and portrait shots.

3) Use the Macro mode ( ) for close-ups.

1) When the battery indicator shows , charge the battery as soon as possible (page 31).

2) Do not remove the memory card before the save operation is complete.

The image is not focused properly.

1) (flash off) is selected as the flash mode. 2) The battery is dead. 3) The camera is in the Movie mode. 4) A scene that selects (flash off) as the flash

mode is selected in the BESTSHOT mode.

The battery is dead.

1) You are using the Manual Focus mode and have not focused the image.

2) You are trying to use the Macro mode ( ) when shooting a scenery or portrait shot.

3) You are trying to use Auto Focus or the Infinity mode ( ) when shooting a close-up shot.

1) Camera powers down before the save operation is complete.

2) Removing the memory card before the save operation is complete.

The subject is out of focus in the recorded image.

The flash does not fire.

Camera powers down during self-timer countdown.

Monitor screen image is out of focus.

Recorded images are not saved in memory.

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Symptom Possible Cause Action

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Position the camera so sunlight does not shine directly into the lens.

This camera cannot display non-DCF images recorded onto a memory card using another digital camera.

Remove the battery from the camera, reinsert it, and then try again.

After the computer stops accessing camera file memory, press the [USB] button on the USB cradle. Check to make sure that the [USB] lamp on the USB cradle is off, and then remove the camera from the USB cradle.

1) Check the connection between the camera and USB cradle.

2) Check all connections. 3) Install the USB driver on your computer (page

159). 4) Press the [USB] button on the USB cradle.

Color of the playback image is different from the image on the monitor screen during recording.

Images are not displayed.

All buttons and switches are disabled.

Monitor screen is off.

Cannot transfer files over a USB connection.

Sunlight or light from another source is shining directly into the lens during recording.

A memory card with non-DCF images recorded with another camera is loaded in the camera.

Circuit problem caused by electrostatic charge, impact, etc. while the camera was connected to another device.

USB communication is in progress.

1) Camera is not set securely on the USB cradle.

2) USB cable is not connected securely. 3) USB driver is not installed.

4) Camera is turned off.

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If you have problems installing the USB driver... You may not be able to install the USB driver properly if you use the USB cable to connect the camera to a computer running Windows 98 before installing the USB driver from the bundled CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software), or if you have another type of driver installed. This will make it impossible for the computer to recognize the digital camera when it is connected. If this happens, you will need to re-install the cameras USB driver. For information about how to re-install the USB driver, see the USB drivers Read me file on CASIO Digital Camera Software CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera.

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Display Messages

Alarm setting complete.

Battery is low.

Cannot correct image!

Can not find the file.

Cannot register any more files.

Card ERROR

This message appears after you change the alarm setting.

The battery is dead.

Keystone correction cannot be performed for some reason. The image will be stored as-is, without correction (page 89).

The camera cannot find a image specified by the slideshow Images setting. Specify another image (page 116).

You are attempting to save a BESTSHOT user setup when the SCENE folder already contains 999 setups (page 82).

You are attempting to copy a FAVORITE file when the FAVORITE folder already contains 9999 files (page 128).

Some problem occurred with the memory card. Turn off the camera, and remove and then reinsert the memory card. If the same message appears, format the memory card (page 147).

IMPORTANT! Formatting the memory card deletes all files on the memory card. Before formatting, try transferring recoverable files to a computer or some other storage device.

Check connections!

File could not be saved because battery is low.

Folder cannot be created.

LENS ERROR

Load paper!

Memory Full

No Favorites file!

Printing Error

You are trying to print on the printer over an incompatible USB connection.

The battery is dead, so the recorded image could not be saved.

This message appears when you try to record an image while there are 9,999 files stored in the 999th folder. If you want to record more files, delete files you no longer need (page 124).

If the lens comes into contact with some obstacle while it is extending, this message appears, the lens retracts, and the camera turns off. Take action to remove the obstacle, and try turning on power again.

The camera is in the Printer mode, and the printer is out of paper.

Memory is full. If you want to record more files, delete files you no longer need (page 124).

There is no FAVORITE file.

One of the following problems occurred during printing. Printer power off Printer internal error

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Image compression could not be performed during image data storage for some reason. Record the image again.

The camera is in the Printer mode, and the printer is running low on ink or is out of ink.

Your camera system is corrupted. Contact your retailer or a CASIO service center.

The LOCK switch of the SD memory card is locked. You cannot store images to or delete images from a memory card that is locked.

There are no files in built-in memory or on the memory card.

There are no DPOF settings specifying images and the number of copies of each for printing. Configure the required DPOF settings (page 152).

You are trying to save an invalid image as a BESTSHOT user setup, or as an original startup image.

The memory card loaded in the camera is not formatted. Format the memory card (page 147).

The image file or audio file is corrupted, or is a type that cannot be displayed by this camera.

Record Error

Replenish ink!

SYSTEM ERROR

The card is locked.

There are no files.

There are no printing images. Set up DPOF.

There is no image to register.

This card is not formatted.

This file cannot be played.

This function cannot be used.

This function is not supported for this file.

You attempted to copy files from built-in memory to a memory card loaded in the camera while there is no memory card in the camera (page 149).

The function you are trying to perform is not supported for the file on which you are trying to perform it.

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Specifications

Product ............................... Digital Camera

Model .................................. EX-S100

Camera Functions

Image Files Format Snapshots ....................... JPEG (Exif Ver.2.2); DCF (Design rule

for Camera File system) 1.0 standard; DPOF compliant

Movies ............................. AVI (Motion JPEG) Audio ............................... WAV

Recording Media ............... 9.3MB built-in flash memory SD Memory Card MultimediaCard

Image Size Snapshots ...................... 2048 1536 pixels

2048 1360 (3:2)pixels 1600 1200 pixels 1280 960 pixels

640 480 pixels Movies ............................... 320 240 pixels

Approximate Memory Capacity and File sizes:

Snapshots

File Size (pixels)

2048 1536

2048 1360

(3:2)

1600 1200

(UXGA)

1280 960

(SXGA)

640 480

(VGA)

Quality

Fine

Normal

Economy

Fine

Normal

Economy

Fine

Normal

Economy

Fine

Normal

Economy

Fine

Normal

Economy

Approximate Image File Size

1.6MB

1.2MB

630KB

1.5MB

1.1MB

580KB

1.05MB

710KB

370KB

680KB

460KB

250KB

190KB

140KB

90KB

Built-in flash memory 9.3MB

5 shots

6 shots

13 shots

5 shots

7 shots

14 shots

8 shots

12 shots

23 shots

12 shots

19 shots

33 shots

44 shots

58 shots

94 shots

SD Memory Card 64MB*

34 shots

45 shots

88 shots

36 shots

50 shots

95 shots 53 shots

79 shots

154 shots

82 shots

126 shots

221 shots

294 shots

386 shots

618 shots

* Based on Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. products. Capacity depends on card manufacturer.

* To determine the number of images that can be stored on a memory card of a different capacity, multiply the capacities in the table by the appropriate value.

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Delete .................................. Single-file, all files (with protection)

Effective Pixels .................. 3.2 million

Imaging Element ................ 1/3.2-inch square pixel color CCD (Total pixels: 3.34 million)

Lens/Focal Distance Lenses ............................. F4.0 (W) to 6.6 (T); f=4.8 (W) to

13.5mm (T) (equivalent to approximately 36 (W) to 102 (T) for 35mm film)

Zoom ................................... 2.8X optical zoom; 4X digital zoom (11.2X in combination with optical zoom)

Focusing ............................. Contast-type Auto Focus with AF mode (Spot or Multi AF Area), Macro mode, Pan Focus, Infinity mode, focus lock, manual focus

Approximate Focus Range (from lens surface) Normal ............................. 40cm to (1.3 to ) Macro .............................. 17cm to 50cm (6.7 to 19.7)

Exposure Control Light Metering ................. Multi-pattern by CCD Exposure ......................... Program AE Exposure Compensation ..... 2EV to +2EV (1/3EV units)

Shutter ................................ CCD electronic shutter; mechanical shutter, 1/8 to 1/2000 second Shutter speed is different for the

following BESTSHOT scenes. Night Scene: 4 to 1/2000 second Fireworks: 2 seconds (fixed)

Aperture .............................. F4.0/8.0*, auto switching * Brightness converted

White Balance .................... Automatic, fixed (6 modes), manual switching

Sensitivity ........................... Auto, ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400

Self-timer ............................ 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self- timer

Built-in Flash Flash Modes .................... AUTO, ON, OFF, Red eye reduction Flash Range .................... Wide Angle Optical Zoom:

0.4 to 2.5 meters (1.3 to 8.2) Telephoto Optical Zoom: 0.4 to 1.5 meters (1.3 to 4.9) (ISO Sensitivity: Auto)

Recording Functions ........ Audio snapshot; Macro; self-timer; BESTSHOT; Movie with audio; voice recording Audio recording is monaural.

Movies (320 240 pixels)

Data Size 300KB/second max.

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Audio Recording Time Audio Snapshot ............... Approximately 30 seconds maximum

per image Voice Recording .............. Approximately 39 minutes with built-in

memory After Recording ............... Approximately 30 seconds maximum

per image

Monitor Screen .................. 2.0-inch TFT color LCD 84,960 pixels (354 240)

Viewfinder .......................... Monitor screen

Timekeeping Functions .... Built-in digital quartz clock Date and Time ................ Recorded with image data Auto Calendar ................. To 2049 World Time ...................... City; Date; Time; Summer time;

162 cities in 32 time zones

Input/Output Terminals .... Cradle connector

Microphone ........................ Monaural

Speaker ............................... Monaural Supported Battery: NP-20 (Rated Capacitance: 680mAh) Storage Medium: SD Memory Card

*1 Number of Shots (CIPA Standard) Temperature: 23C (73F) Monitor Screen: On Zoom operation between full wide to full telephoto every 30 seconds,

during which two images are recorded, one image with flash; power turned off and back on every time 10 images are recorded.

Power Requirements

Power Requirements ........ Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20) 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.

Approximate Battery Life

180 shots (90 minutes)

540 shots (90 minutes)

150 minutes

150 minutes

Operation

Number of Shots (CIPA Standard)*1

(Operating Time)

Number of Shots, Continuous Recording*2 (Operating Time)

Continuous Snapshot Playback*3

Continuous Voice Recording*4

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*2 Continuous Recording Conditions Temperature: 23C (73F) Monitor screen: On Flash: Off Image recorded every 10 seconds, alternating full wide-angle and full

telephoto zoom

*3 Continuous Snapshot Playback Conditions Temperature: 23C (73F) Scroll one image about every 10 seconds

*4 Voice recording times are based on continuous recording.

Power Consumption ......... 3.7V DC Approximately 2.6W

Dimensions ........................ 88(W) 57(H) 16.7(D) mm (3.5(W) 2.2(H) 0.66(D)) (excluding projections; 14.2mm (0.56) at thinnest part)

Weight ................................. Approximately 113 g (4.0 oz) (excluding battery and accessories)

Bundled Accessories ........ Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP- 20); USB cradle (CA-25); Special AC adaptor; AC power cord; USB cable; Strap; CD-ROM; Basic Reference

Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-20)

Rated Voltage .................... 3.7 V

Rated Capacitance ............ 680 mAh

Operating Temperature Range .................................. 0C to 40C (32F to 104F)

Dimensions ........................ 33(W) 50(H) 4.7(D) mm (1.3(W) 2.0(H) 0.19(D))

Weight ................................. Approximately 16 g (0.56 oz)

USB Cradle (CA-25)

Input/Output Terminals .... Camera connector; USB port; AC adaptor terminal (DC IN 5.3V)

Power Consumption ......... 5.3V DC Approximately 3.2W

Dimensions ........................ 101.5(W) 24.5(H) 66.5(D) mm (4.00(W) 0.96(H) 2.62(D)) (excluding projections)

Weight ................................. Approximately 64 g (2.3 oz)

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Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type) (AD-C51G)

Power Requirement .......... 100 to 240V AC, 50/60Hz, 83 mA

Output ................................. 5.3V DC, 650 mA

Dimensions ........................ 78(W) 20(H) 39(D) mm (3.1(W) 0.8(H) 1.5(D)) (excluding projections and cable)

Weight ................................. Approximately 90 g (3.2 oz)

Special AC Adaptor (Plug-in Type) (AD-C51J)

Power Requirement .......... 100 to 240V AC, 50/60Hz, 83mA

Output ................................. 5.3V DC, 650mA

Dimensions ........................ 48(W) 16(H) 69(D) mm (1.9(W) 0.6(H) 2.7(D)) (excluding projections and cable)

Weight ................................. Approximately 95 g (3.6 oz)

Power Supply Use only the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this

camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported. This camera does not have a separate battery for the clock. The date and

time settings of the camera are cleared whenever power is totally cut off (from both the battery and USB cradle). Be sure to reconfigure these settings after power is interrupted (page 44).

LCD Panel The LCD panel is a product of the latest LCD manufacturing technology that

provides a pixel yield of 99.99%. This means that less than 0.01% of the total pixels are defective (they do not turn on or always remain turned on).

Lens You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain types of images, such

as a slight bend in lines that should be straight. This is due to the chara

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