Casio Multifunctional Camera User Manual

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MULTI PJ CAMERA Multifunctional Camera System

Camera User’s Guide

Thank you for purchasing this CASIO

Product.

•Before trying to use this camera, be sure to carefully read “Safety Precautions” in the MULTI PJ CAMERA/Multifunctional Camera System YC-400 User’s Guide.

•Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference.

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

About This Manual

This manual covers the stand-alone operation of the digital camera that is part of the CASIO MULTI PJ CAMERA/ Multifunctional Camera System.

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Contents

2	INTRODUCTION
About This Manual .......................................................		2
Document Camera Features .......................................		9
Digital Camera Features ..............................................		9
Precautions ................................................................		12
	Test for proper operation before using the camera!	12
	Data Error Precautions	12
	Operating conditions	13
	Condensation	13
	Lens	14
	Other	14
15	GETTING READY
About This Manual .....................................................		15
General Guide ............................................................		16
	Camera	16
	USB Cradle	17
Monitor Screen Contents ...........................................		18
	REC mode	18
	PLAY mode	20
	Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen	21
Indicator Lamps ..........................................................		21

Attaching the Strap ....................................................	22
Power Requirements .................................................	22
To load the battery	22
To remove the battery	24
To charge the battery	24
Power Supply Precautions	29
Turning the Camera On and Off	32
Configuring Power Saving Settings	33
Using the On-screen Menus ......................................	34
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ...	37
To configure display language and clock settings	38
40 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Recording an Image ...................................................	40
Aiming the Camera	40
Recording an Image	41
Recording Precautions	43
About Auto Focus	44
About the REC Mode Monitor Screen	44
Using the Optical Viewfinder ......................................	45
Using Zoom ................................................................	46
Optical Zoom	46
Digital Zoom	47
Using the Flash ..........................................................	48
Flash Unit Status	50
Flash Precautions	50
Using the Self-timer ...................................................	51

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Specifying Image Size and Quality ............................	53
To specify the image size	53
To specify image quality	54
55 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Selecting the Focus Mode .........................................	55
Using Auto Focus	55
Using the Macro Mode	57
Using the Pan Focus Mode	57
Using the Infinity Mode	58
Using Manual Focus	58
Using Focus Lock	59
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ...........................	60
Adjusting White Balance ............................................	62
Adjusting White Balance Manually	63
Recalling Setups for Recording Documents and
Panels in the Business Shot Mode ............................	64
To enter the Business Shot mode	65
Using the BESTSHOT Mode .....................................	65
Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup	67
Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image
(Coupling Shot) ..........................................................	69
Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background
Image (Pre-shot) ........................................................	71
Recording Audio .........................................................	73
Adding Audio to a Snapshot	73
Recording Your Voice	74

Using the Histogram ..................................................			76
REC Mode Camera Settings .....................................			77
Specifying ISO Sensitivity			78
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off			79
Turning Image Review On and Off			79
		] Keys	80
Assigning Functions to the [ ] and [
Specifying Power On Default Settings			81
Resetting the Camera			83

84 PLAYBACK

Basic Playback Operation ..........................................	84
Playing an Audio Snapshot	85
Flipping the Display ....................................................	86
Zooming the Display Image .......................................	87
Using Auto Trapezoid Correction in
the Business Shot Mode ............................................	88
Manual Trapezoid Correction .....................................	89
Saving the Corrected Version of an Image ...............	90
Resizing an Image .....................................................	91
Cropping an Image .....................................................	93
Displaying the 9-image View .....................................	94
Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View	95
Displaying the Calendar Screen ................................	96

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Playing a Slide Show .................................................		97
	To specify the slideshow images	98
	To specify the slideshow time	99
	To set the slideshow interval	100
	Using the Photo Stand Feature	100
Rotating the Display Image ......................................		101
Using Image Roulette ..............................................		102
Adding Audio to a Snapshot ....................................		103
	To re-record audio	104
Playing Back a Voice Recording File .......................		105
107	DELETING FILES
Deleting a Single File ...............................................		107
Deleting All Files ......................................................		108
109	FILE MANAGEMENT
Folders .....................................................................		109
	Memory Folders and Files	109
Protecting Files .........................................................		110
	To protect a single file	110
	To protect all files in memory	111
DPOF .........................................................................		111
	To configure print settings for a single image	112
	To configure print settings for all images	113

PRINT Image Matching II ..............................................	114
Exif Print ....................................................................	114
Using USB DIRECT-PRINT ......................................	115
Using the FAVORITE Folder .....................................	117
To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder	117
To display a file in the FAVORITE folder	118
To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder	119
To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder	120
121 OTHER SETTINGS
Configuring Sound Settings .....................................	121
To configure sound settings	121
To set the volume level	122
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ...........	122
Configuring Power Down Image Settings ................	123
Specifying the File Name Serial Number
Generation Method ..................................................	125
Using the Alarm ........................................................	126
To set an alarm	126
Stopping the Alarm	127
Setting the Clock ......................................................	127
To select your Home Time zone	127
To set the current time and date	128
Changing the Date Format	129

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Using World Time .....................................................	129
To display the World Time screen	129
To configure World Time settings	130
To configure summer time (DST) settings	131
Changing the Display Language .............................	132
Formatting Built-in Memory ......................................	132
134 USING A MEMORY CARD
Using a Memory Card ..............................................	135
To insert a memory card into the camera	135
To remove a memory card from the camera	136
Formatting a Memory Card	136
Memory Card Precautions	137
Copying Files ...........................................................	138
To copy all the files in built-in memory to
a memory card	138
To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory	139

140 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
Using the USB Cable to Connect to a Computer for
Image Transfer .........................................................	140
USB Connection Precautions	145
Operations You Can Perform from
Your Computer .........................................................	145
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a
Computer ..................................................................	146
Memory Data ............................................................	147
DCF Protocol	147
Memory Directory Structure	147
Image Files Supported by the Camera	149
Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions	149

150 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER

Using the Album Feature .........................................	150
Creating an album	150
Selecting an Album Layout	151
Configuring Detailed Album Settings	152
Viewing Album Files	154
Saving an Album	157
Installing the Software from the CASIO CD-ROM ....	157
About the bundled CASIO CD-ROM	157
Computer System Requirements	158

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Installing Software from the CASIO CD-ROM in
Windows ...................................................................	158
Getting Started	159
Selecting a Language	159
Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File	159
Installing an Application	160
Exiting the Menu Application	160
161 APPENDIX
Menu Reference .......................................................	161
Indicator Lamp Reference .......................................	163
REC mode	164
PLAY mode	165
USB Cradle Indicator Lamps	165
Troubleshooting Guide .............................................	166
Display Messages	169
Specifications ...........................................................	170
Main Specifications	170

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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 this camera.

•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.

•The SD logo is a registered trademark.

•Windows, Internet Explorer, and DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

•MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon Technologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the

MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA).

•Acrobat and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

•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, Photohands and PJ Camera Software 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.

■Copyright Restrictions

Except for the purposes of your own personal enjoyment, unauthorized copying of snapshot 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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Document Camera Features

•Business Shot Mode

Record images of documents (A4 size), business cards, display panels, whiteboard contents, and more with the touch of a button. Recorded images can then be incorporated into presentations.

•Auto Trapezoid Correction

In the Business Shot Mode, auto trapezoid correction automatically corrects distortion of an image caused when the camera is at an angle to the subject when you record it.

•Trapezoid Correction

In other modes, you can perform manual trapezoid correction. You can save the corrected image to a separate file from the original image.

Digital Camera Features

•4.0 million Effective Pixels

A high-resolution megapixel CCD provides 4.0 million effective pixels (4.23 million total pixels) for images that print beautifully.

•2.0-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen

•12X seamless zoom

3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom

•10MB Flash memory

Images can be recorded without using a memory card.

•Multi Auto Focus

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.

This makes it possible to avoid erroneous focusing on the background, and ensure proper focus for a wide range of image types.

•Pan Focus

This feature lets you lock the focus point and ensures that you do not miss that special moment when it happens.

•Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia

Cards) for memory expansion

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•Easy Charging

Just place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge its battery.

•Easy Image Transfer

Transfer images to a computer simply by placing the camera onto the USB cradle.

•Photo Stand feature

A slideshow of images in file memory can be played while the camera is on its USB cradle.

•BESTSHOT

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.

•Coupling Shot and Pre-shot

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. You can use Coupling Shot and Pre-shot by selecting the applicable sample images in the BESTSHOT mode.

•Image Roulette Feature

Images cycle like a slot machine on the display until one of them remains.

•Triple Self-timer mode

The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times, automatically.

•Real-time histogram

An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you view the effect on overall image brightness, which makes shooting under difficult lighting conditions easier than ever before.

•World Time

A simple operation sets the current time for your current location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 time zones.

•Alarm

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 an audio file to play when the alarm time is reached.

•Album Function

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.

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•Calendar screen

A simple operation displays a full-month calendar on the camera’s monitor screen. Each day of the full-month calendar shows a thumbnail of the first image recorded for that date, which helps to make searching for a particular image quicker and easier.

•Snapshot + Audio Mode Adds audio to a snapshot.

•Voice Recording

Quick and easy recording of voice input.

•After Recording

Adds audio to images after they are recorded.

•Selectable Sound Settings

You can configure different sounds to play whenever you turn on the camera, press the shutter release button halfway or all the way, or perform a key operation.

•DCF Data Storage

DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage protocol provides image inter-compatibility between the digital camera and printers.

•Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)

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 II Compatible

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

•USB DIRECT-PRINT support

Your camera supports USB DIRECT-PRINT, which was developed by Seiko Epson Corporation. When connected directly to a printer that supports USB DIRECT-PRINT, you can select images to print and start the print operation directly from the camera.

•Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands

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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Precautions

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 40).

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 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

Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to appear on the monitor screen (page 169). Follow the instructions provided by the message to eliminate the cause of the error.

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Operating conditions

•This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

•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

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 compartment cover open for a few hours.

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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.

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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	Means this:
	manual:
	“file memory”	The location where the
		camera is currently storing
		images you record (page 41)
	“battery”	The NP-20 Rechargeable
		Lithium Ion Battery

■ 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 (“ ”).

■ 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 camera’s 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 109.

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General Guide

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

Camera

■ Front		■ Back

1 2 34

1 Shutter release button 2 Power button

3 Flash

4 Self-timer lamp 5 Microphone

6 Lens

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7 8 9 0 A

PLAY

REC

MENU

SET

G	DISP

F

E D C

B78 Operation lamp

9 Mode selector

0 [MENU] button A Zoom button B Strap ring

C [SET] button D [ ][ ][ ][ ]

E [DISP] button

F Monitor Screen

G SpeakerViewfinder

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■ Bottom

HI J

H Battery compartment cover

I Connector

JTripod screw hole

*Use this hole when attaching the camera bracket or when attaching to a tripod.

K

K Stopper	L
L Battery compartment
M Memory card slot

M

USB Cradle

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

•Battery charging (page 24)

•Automatic transfer of images to a computer (page 140)

•Viewing of images using the Photo Stand slideshow feature (page 100).

■ Front

1 23

PHOTO	CHARGE
		USB

54

■Back

1 Camera connector

2 [USB] lamp

3 [USB] button

4 [CHARGE] lamp

5 [PHOTO] button

6[DC IN]

(AC adaptor connector)

7 [USB]

(USB port)

6

7

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Monitor Screen Contents

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

REC mode

1234 5

C

BA

1 Flash Mode indicator

6None Auto

							Flash Off
							Flash On
			7				Red-eye reduction
			8		• If the camera detects that
						flash is required while auto
			9			flash is selected, the flash on
						indicator will appear when the
						shutter release button is
						pressed half way.
				0	2 Focus Mode indicator
					None Auto Focus
							Macro
							Pan Focus
							Infinity
							Manual Focus

4 Self-timer

None 1-Image

10s	Self-timer 10 sec
2s	Self-timer 2 sec
x3	Triple self-timer

5 REC modes

Snapshot

Business Shot Mode

Remote Mode

•Lights during remote control by PJ Camera Software.

BESTSHOT

Snapshot Audio

Voice Recording

3 White balance indicator	6 Memory capacity
None Auto	(Remaining number of storable
Sunlight	images)
Shade
Light Bulb
Fluorescent
Manual

7 Image size

2304 1728 pixels

2304 1536 (3:2)pixels

1600 1200 pixels

1280 960 pixels

640 480 pixels

8 Quality

FINE NORMAL ECONOMY

9 Built-in memory selected for data storage.

Memory card selected for data storage.

0 Date and time

A EV value

B Battery capacity

CFocus frame

•Focusing complete: Green

•Focusing failed: Red

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D

D Digital zoom indicator

E Shutter speed value

E• An out of range aperture or shutter speed causes the corresponding monitor screen

Fvalue to turn amber.

GF Aperture value

G ISO sensitivity

H	H Zoom indicator
	•	Left side indicates optical zoom.
	•	Right side indicates digital zoom.

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PLAY mode

12 3

41 PLAY mode file type

5			Snapshot
			Snapshot Audio
6			Voice Recording
			Trapezoid Correction

7	No indicator (Off)
			(On)

2 Image protection indicator

8 3 Folder number/File number

4 Image size

2304	1728		pixels
2304	1536		(3:2) pixels
1600	1200		pixels
1280		960	pixels
640		480	pixels

5 Quality

FINE NORMAL ECONOMY

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

7 Date and time

8 Battery capacity

IMPORTANT!

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

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Changing the Contents of the Monitor

Screen

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

Indicators			Histogram		Indicators		Monitor
on			on
					off		screen off
(page 18)			(page 76)

IMPORTANT!

•You cannot turn off the monitor screen in the following cases:

In the PLAY mode, in the BESTSHOT mode.

•You cannot use the [DISP] button to change the contents of the monitor screen while standing by for or performing audio recording.

•In the Voice Recording mode, you can only turn indicators on and off.

Indicator Lamps

You can find out the operational status of the camera and the USB cradle at a glance by checking the color of the indicator lamps, and whether a lamp is lit or flashing. For details, see “Indicator Lamp Reference” on page 163.

Self-timer lamp		Green operation lamp
		PLAY	REC
			MENU
			SET
			DISP
		Red operation lamp
		[USB] lamp
PHOTO	CHARGE
		USB

[CHARGE] lamp

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Attaching the Strap

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

PLAY	REC

MENU

SET

DISP

PLAY

REC

MENU

SET

DISP

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.

Power Requirements

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

To load the battery

1.While pressing the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the camera, slide the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow, and then swing it open.

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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.

Stopper

Arrow marks

NP-20

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

3.Swing the battery compartment 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 24).

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To remove the battery

1.Open the battery compartment 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.

Stopper

3.Release the stopper and pull the battery from the camera.

• Take care so you do not drop the battery.

To charge the battery

1.Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN] connector of the USB cradle, and then plug it in to a household power outlet.

USB Cradle

[DC IN]

AC Adaptor

AC power cord

*The shape of the plug depends on your geographical area.

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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.

2.Turn off the camera.

3.Set the camera onto the USB cradle.

•Remove the bracket from the bottom of the camera, and then place 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.

PHOTO	CHARGE
		USB

[CHARGE] lamp

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

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IMPORTANT!

•It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge.

Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity and charging conditions.

•Use only the USB cradle that comes with the camera 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.

•Make sure that the camera connector of the USB cradle is securely inserted into the camera’s 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.

•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.

•You can use the USB cradle to charge the camera’s battery, to exchange data with a computer over a USB connection, or when using the Photo Stand feature only.

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■ If the camera works normally

1.Continue using the camera until the current charge is used up, and then charge the battery.

■ If the camera does not work normally

This can mean there is a problem with how the battery is loaded.

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 adaptor’s 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.

■ 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.

	Operation	Approximate Battery Life
	Number of Shots, Continuous	540 shots (90 minutes)
	Recording*1 (Recording Time)
	Number of Shots, Normal	140 shots (70 minutes)
	Recording*2 (Recording Time)
	Continuous Playback*3	150 minutes
	(Continuous Snapshot Recording)
	Continuous Voice Recording*4	130 minutes

Supported Battery: NP-20 (Rated Capacitance: 680mAh)

*1 Continuous Recording Conditions

•Temperature: 23°C (73°F)

•Monitor screen: On

•Flash: Off

•Image recorded about every 10 seconds

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*2 Normal Recording Conditions

•Temperature: 23°C (73°F)

•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.

*3 Continuous Playback Conditions

•Temperature: 23°C (73°F)

•Scroll one image about every 10 seconds

*4 Voice recording times are based on continuous recording.

•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.

■ Tip to Make the Battery Last Longer

•If you do not need the flash while recording, select

(flash off) for the flash mode. See page 48 for more information.

•You can also conserve battery power by using the [DISP] button to turn off the monitor screen.

■ 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 unit.

■ Battery Handling Precautions

● SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before trying to use the battery for the first time. Keep these safety precautions and all operating instructions on hand for future reference.

NOTES

•The term “battery” in this manual refers to the CASIO

NP-20 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery.

•Use only the USB cradle that comes with the camera 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 unit specified for the battery.

—Never try to use the battery to power any other 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 unit.

—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 leakage, strange odor, heat generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other abnormal condition while using, charging, or storing a battery, immediately remove it from the camera or optional charger unit and keep it away from open flame.

•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 24 of this User’s Guide and the instructions that come with the optional charger unit 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 unit to charge the battery. Never use any other type of charger unit for charging.

•A new battery is not charged. Be sure to charge the battery before using it for the first time.

•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 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). 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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