Casio EX-FH20 User Manual

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User’s Guide

K1160PCM1DMX

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Unpacking

As you unpack your camera, check to make sure that all items shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer.

Digital camera

Lens cap/cap holder USB cable AV cable

CD-ROM Basic Reference

Alkaline batteries

(4 AA-size batteries)

Strap

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• Note that the example screens and product illustrations shown in this User’s Guide may differ somewhat from the screens and configuration of the actual camera.

LCD Panel

The liquid crystal panel used for the monitor screen and viewfinder employs highprecision technology that provides a pixel yield of 99.99%. This means that some very small number of pixels may not light or may remain lit at all times. This is due to the characteristics of the liquid crystal panel, and does not indicate malfunction.

Take test shots

Before shooting your final image, shoot a test shot to ensure that the camera is recording correctly.

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

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Quick Start Basics 9

What is a digital camera? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

What you can do with your CASIO camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Attaching the Lens Cap and Strap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

To load the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Specifying the Battery Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Configuring the Display Language the First Time You Turn On the Camera. . 15

Preparing a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Supported Memory Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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To load a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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To format (initialize) a new memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Turning the Camera On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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To turn power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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To turn off the camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

To shoot a snapshot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Holding the Camera Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Viewing Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Deleting Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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To delete a single file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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To delete all files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Snapshot Shooting Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Auto Focus Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Snapshot Tutorial 27

Selecting a Recording Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using the Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Selecting the Exposure Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Changing the Image Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Size) . . 31

Using Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Flash) . . 35

Specifying ISO Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (ISO) . . 38

Adjusting White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (White Balance) . . 38

Correcting Image Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(EV Shift) . . 40

Specifying the Metering Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Metering) . . 41

Specifying the Auto Focus Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (AF Area) . . 41

Changing the Control Panel Date/Time Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Shooting with Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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Optical Zoom/Digital Zoom Switch Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Selecting a Focus Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Focus) . . 46

Locking the Auto Exposure and Auto Focus Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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Specifying the [AEL] button Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Using Continuous Shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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Using Flash Continuous Shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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Using High-speed CS and Prerecord CS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Specifying the Method for Saving Continuous Shutter Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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Continuous Shutter Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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Recording Movies 56

To record a movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Recording a High-definition Movie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Recording a High-speed Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Using Prerecord Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Prerecord (Movie)) . . 61

Recording a Movie for YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (YouTube) . . 62

Turning Optical Zoom On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Optical Zoom) . . 63

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Using BEST SHOT 64

What is BEST SHOT? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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Some Sample Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

To shoot with BEST SHOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Shooting with High Speed Night Scene . . . . . (High Speed Night Scene) . . 67

Shooting with High Speed Anti Shake . . . . . . . .(High Speed Anti Shake) . . 68

Shooting with Digital Panning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Digital Panning) . . 69

Isolating Moving Subjects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Multi-motion image) . . 69

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Basic Multi-motion image Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Shooting an Image in Accordance with

Subject Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Move Out CS/Move In CS) . . 71

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Advanced Settings 76

Using On-screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

REC Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (REC) . . 78

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Using the Self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Self-timer) . . . 78

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Using the Auto Focus Assist Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(AF Assist Light) . . . 79

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Reducing the Effects of Camera and

Subject Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Anti Shake). . . 79

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Shooting with Face Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Face Detection). . . 80

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Shooting with Continuous Auto Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Continuous AF) . . . 81

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Specifying the [AEL] button Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (AE/AF Lock). . . 82

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Configuring the Continuous Shutter Image

Save Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Save CS Images) . . . 82

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Turning Digital Zoom On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Digital Zoom). . . 82

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Shooting with Quick Shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Quick Shutter). . . 83

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Turning on Image Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Review) . . . 83

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Displaying the On-screen Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Grid). . . 83

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Using Icon Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Icon Help). . . 84

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Configuring Power On Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Memory) . . . 84

Image Quality Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Quality) . . 85

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Specifying Snapshot Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . .(T Quality (Snapshot)). . . 85

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Reducing Underexposure and Overexposure . . . . . . . . . (Dynamic Range). . . 85

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Specifying Flash Intensity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Flash Intensity). . . 86

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Turning On Flash Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Flash Assist). . . 86

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Using Built-in Color Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Color Filter). . . 86

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Controlling Image Sharpness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Sharpness). . . 87

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Controlling Color Saturation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Saturation). . . 87

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Adjusting Image Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Contrast). . . 87

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Viewing Snapshots and Movies 88

Viewing Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Viewing a Movie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Viewing Continuous Shutter Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

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Deleting Continuous Shutter Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

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Dividing Up a CS Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

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Copying a CS Group Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Zooming an On-screen Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Displaying the Image Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Viewing Snapshots and Movies on a TV Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

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Other Playback Functions (PLAY) 95

Playing a Slideshow on the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Slideshow) . . 95

Creating a Snapshot of Movie Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . (MOTION PRINT) . . 96

Editing a Movie on the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Movie Editing) . . 97

Adjusting White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (White Balance) . . 99

Adjusting the Brightness of an Existing Snapshot . . . . . . . . .(Brightness) . 100

Selecting Images for Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (DPOF Printing) . 100

Protecting a File Against Deletion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Protect) . 101

Rotating an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Rotation) . 102

Resizing a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Resize) . 102

Cropping a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Trimming) . 103

Copying Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Copy) . 103

Dividing Up a Continuous Shutter Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Divide Group) . 104

Copying a Continuous Shutter Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Select Frame) . 104

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Printing 105

Printing Snapshots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and

the Number of Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

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Using the Camera with a Computer 111

Things you can do using a computer... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Using the Camera with a Windows Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

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Viewing and Storing Images on a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

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Playing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

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Uploading Movie Files to YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

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Viewing User Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (PDF Files) . . 118

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User Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Using the Camera with a Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

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Connecting the Camera to Your Computer and Saving Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

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Transferring Images Automatically and Managing Them

on Your Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

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Playing a Movie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

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Viewing User Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(PDF Files) . . 122

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User Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Files and Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Memory Card Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

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Other Settings (Set Up) 126

Adjusting Monitor Screen Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Screen) . 126

Adjusting Viewfinder Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(EVF Brightness) . 126

Configuring Camera Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Sounds) . 127

Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Rule . . . . . (File No.) . 127

Configuring World Time Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (World Time) . 128

Time Stamping Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Timestamp) . 129

Setting the Camera’s Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Adjust) . 129

Specifying the Date Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Date Style) . 130

Specifying the Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Language) . 130

Configuring Sleep State Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Sleep) . 131

Configuring Auto Power Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Auto Power Off) . 131

Configuring [r] and [p] Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (REC/PLAY) . 132

Controlling Monitor Screen Priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (LCD Priority) . 132

Configuring USB Protocol Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (USB) . 133

Selecting the Screen Aspect Ratio and Video Output System (Video Out) . 133

Specifying the Battery Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Battery Type) . 134

Configuring a Startup Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Startup) . 134

Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Format) . 135

Resetting the Camera to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Reset) . 135

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Configuring Monitor Screen Settings 136

Turning Display Information On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Info) . 136

Selecting Monitor Screen and Viewfinder Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Using the On-screen Histogram to Check Exposure . . . . . . (+Histogram) . 137

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How to Use the Histogram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

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Appendix 139

Precautions during Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

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To replace the batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

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Battery Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

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Using Household Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Using a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

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To replace the memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Computer System Requirements for Bundled Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

General Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Monitor Screen Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Reset Initial Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

When things don’t go right... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

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Display Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Number of Snapshots and Movie Recording Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Contents

Quick Start Basics

What is a digital camera?

A digital camera stores images on a memory card, so you can record and delete images a countless number of times.

Record

Delete

You can use the images you record in a variety of different ways.

Store images on your

computer.

Print images. Attach images to e-mail.

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What you can do with your CASIO camera

Your CASIO camera is packed with a powerful selection of features and functions to make recording of digital images easier, including the following three main functions.

High-speed Continuous Shutter Prerecord (Still image)

Now you can shoot continuous high-resolution images at the amazing speed of 40 images per second. Prerecord (Still image) pre-records images to ensure you are almost never too late with the shutter button.

See page

50 for more information.

High-speed Movies

Movies can be recorded at up to 1000 frames per second. This makes it possible to clearly view phenomena that are invisible to the human eye, in slow motion.

See page 59 for more information.

HD Movie Recording

You can record movies in high-quality HD.

720 pixels 30 fps)

(1280

See page

59 for more information.

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Attaching the Lens Cap and Strap

Be sure to attach the lens cap and strap to the camera before using it.

. Attaching the Lens Cap

Always keep the lens cap on the lens whenever you are not using the camera. Always leave the lens cap on the lens when the camera is turned off and the lens is retracted.

• Attach the lens cap holder to the strap or the strap ring. This protects against accidental loss of the lens cap.

• Never turn on camera power with the lens cap affixed to the lens.

. Attaching the strap

• Attach either end of the strap to the two strap rings on the sides of the camera as shown in the illustration.

• After you are finished pull on the strap to test it and to make sure it does not come loose.

Lens cap

Cap holder

Small loop

Large loop

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To load the batteries

Use one of the following battery types.

• Four AA-size alkaline batteries: LR6 Recommended – Panasonic LR6 (Panasonic Corporation) – DURACELL ULTRA (MX1500) (DURACELL,div of P&G Inc.)

• Four AA-size rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries: HR6 Recommended – SANYO eneloop (SANYO Electric Co.,Ltd.) – DURACELL RECHARGEABLE (DURACELL,div of P&G Inc.) – ENERGIZER RECHARGEABLE (Energizer Holdings,Inc.)

* Proper operation cannot be guaranteed if you use any other type of battery other than

that noted above.

IMPORTANT!

• When being powered by AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6), the camera may not operate at all at temperatures of 5°C (41°F) or lower.

• When charging rechargeable batteries, use only the charger specified for each battery type.

• Do not use manganese batteries to power this camera. Use only the specified types of AA-size batteries.

1. Open the battery cover.

Slide the lock in the direction indicated by the arrow and the battery cover will open.

2. Load the batteries.

Be sure to keep all four batteries together as a set at all times, for both charging and powering the camera. Mixing batteries from different sets can shorten overall battery life and cause malfunction of the camera.

Lock

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3. Close the battery cover.

• For information about how to replace the batteries, see page 146.

IMPORTANT!

• Before using the camera, you must specify the type of battery type (alkaline, Ni-MH) you are using. Specifying the wrong battery type setting will shorten the life of the batteries you are using. Make sure you specify the battery type setting correctly (page 15) whenever you change from one battery type to another.

About rechargeable batteries

Use only the rechargeable Ni-MH batteries that are specifically recommended for this camera. Proper camera operation is not guaranteed when other rechargeable batteries are used.

IMPORTANT!

• Batteries cannot be charged while they are loaded in the camera.

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Checking Remaining Battery Power

As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates remaining power as shown below.

Remaining Power High Low

Battery Indicator ***

Indicator Color Cyan * Amber * Red * Red

The flash will take longer than normal to charge if it is being used when the battery level indicator is showing or while “Alkaline” is selected for the “Battery Type” setting (page 15).

indicates that the flash is disabled. Replace batteries as soon as possible.

• The level shown by the battery indicator may change when you switch between the REC mode and PLAY mode.

• Leaving the camera for about one day with no power supplied while the batteries are dead will cause its date and time settings to be cleared. You will have to re-configure the settings after power is restored.

• See page 174 for information about battery life and memory capacity.

• Certain camera operating conditions and battery can cause the battery level indicator to indicate the battery level incorrectly. In this case, the camera may suddenly shut down without retracting the lens. If this happens, replace or charge the batteries and configure the correct “Battery Type” setting.

Battery Power Conservation Tips

• When you do not need to use the flash, select ? (flash off) for the flash setting (page 35).

• Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features to protect against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the camera (pages 131, 131).

• Select “Off” for “Continuous AF” (page 81).

• Turn off the LCD monitor screen and use the viewfinder (page 136).

• Avoid unnecessary optical zoom operations.

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Specifying the Battery Type

Your camera is designed to optimize its operation in accordance with the type of batteries you are using to power it. Specifying the wrong battery type, can cause power to turn off without retracting the lens and incorrect indication of remaining battery power. Proper operation of the camera is not guaranteed when the wrong battery type is specified.

1. Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the camera.

2. Press [MENU].

3. Use [4] and [6] to select the “Set Up” tab.

4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Battery Type” and then press [6].

5. Use [8] and [2] to select the type of battery you are using, and then

press [SET].

Alkaline AA-size alkaline (LR6)

Ni-MH AA-size rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) (HR6)

Configuring the Display Language the First Time You Turn On the Camera

The first time you load batteries into the camera, a screen appears for configuring the display language, date, and time settings. Failure to set the date and time correctly will cause the wrong date and time data to be recorded with images.

1. Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the camera.

[ON/OFF] (Power)

=8?

=4?

=2?

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[

SET

=6?

]

2. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the language you want and then

press [SET].

3. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the area

where you will be using the camera and then press [SET].

The selected area is highlighted in red.

4. Use [8] and [2] to select the city where you will

be using the camera and then press [SET].

5. Use [8] and [2] to select the summer time (DST) setting you want and

then press [SET].

6. Use [8] and [2] to select a date style and then press [SET].

Example: 19. 12. 09 YY/MM/DD DD/MM/YY MM/DD/YY

* 09/12/19 * 19/12/09 * 12/19/09

7. Set the date and the time.

Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want to change and then use [8] and [2] to change it. To switch between 12-hour and 24-hour format, press [BS].

8. Press [SET].

• If you make a mistake, you can change the settings later (pages 129, 130).

NOTE

• Each country controls its local time offset and the use of summer time, and so they are subject to change.

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Preparing a Memory Card

Though the camera has built-in memory that can be used to store images and movies, you probably will want to purchase a commercially available memory card for greater capacity. The camera does not come with a memory card. Images recorded while a memory card is loaded are saved to the memory card. When no memory card is loaded, images are saved to built-in memory.

• For information about memory card capacities, see page 168.

Supported Memory Cards

– SD Memory Card – SDHC Memory Card – MMC (MultiMediaCard) – MMCplus (MultiMediaCardplus)

Use one of the above types of memory card.

• Use only SD cards that are compliant with the SD Card Association specification.

. Memory Card Handling Precautions

Certain types of cards can slow down processing speeds, and even can make it impossible to store High Quality movies correctly. Also, use of certain types of memory cards slows down data transfer and increases the time it takes to record movie data, which can result in movie frames being dropped. The “0REC” indicator on the monitor screen turns yellow to indicate that frames are being dropped. In order to avoid problems such as these, use of an Ultra High-Speed Type SD memory card is recommended. Note, however that CASIO makes no guarantees about the operation of any Ultra High-Speed Type SD memory card used with this camera.

To load a memory card

1. Press [ON/OFF] to turn off the camera and then

open the memory card slot cover.

Pressing the memory card slot cover, slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow.

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2. Load a memory card.

Positioning the memory card so its back is facing in the same direction as the monitor screen side of the camera, slide it into the card slot as far as it will go, until you hear it click securely into place.

Front Back

3. Close the memory card slot cover.

Pressing the memory card slot cover against the camera, slide it closed.

• For information about how to replace the memory card, see page 151.

IMPORTANT!

• Never insert anything besides a supported memory card (page 17) into the memory card slot.

• Should water or any foreign object ever get into the card slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove the batteries, and contact your retailer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.

To format (initialize) a new memory card

You need to format a new memory card before using it for the first time.

1. Turn on the camera and press [MENU].

2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “Format” and then press [6].

3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Format” and then press [SET].

IMPORTANT!

• Formatting a memory card that already has snapshots or other files on it, will delete its contents. Normally you do not need to format a memory card again. However, if storing to a card has slowed down or if you notice any other abnormality, re-format the card.

• 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 or SDHC memory card, formatting on a computer can result in non-conformity with the SD format, causing problems with compatibility, operation, etc.

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Turning the Camera On and Off

To turn power on

To enter the REC mode, press [ON/OFF] (Power) or [r] (REC). To enter the PLAY mode, press [p] (PLAY). The back lamp will light (green) momentarily and the camera will turn on. If you are entering the REC mode, the lens will extend from the camera at this time.

•Pressing [p] (PLAY) while in the REC mode switches to the PLAY mode.

• The Sleep function or Auto Power Off (pages 131, 131) will turn off power automatically if you do not perform any operation for a preset amount of time.

Back lamp

[p] (PLAY) [r] (REC)

[ON/OFF] (Power)

To turn off the camera

Press [ON/OFF] (Power).

• You can configure the camera so power does not turn on when you press [r] (REC) or [p] (PLAY). You also can configure the camera to turn off when you press [r] (REC) or [p] (PLAY) (page 132).

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To shoot a snapshot

Diopter dial

[EVF/LCD]

Viewfinder

Monitor screen

[r] (REC)

Mode dial

Shutter button

[SET]

[8] [2] [4] [6]

1. Remove the lens cap and then press [r] (REC) to turn on the camera.

2. Set the mode dial to t (Single Shot).

3. Press [8] .

4. Use [8] and [2] to select the top option in the

control panel (Exposure mode).

5. Use [4] and [6] to select t (Auto) and then

press [SET].

• You can use either monitor screen or viewfinder to compose the image. Each press of the [EVF/LCD] button cycles through the available monitor screen and viewfinder on/off settings (page

136). If the image in the viewfinder appears blurry, use the diopter dial to adjust it.

Snapshot mode icon

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6. Point the camera

at the subject.

You can zoom the image, if you want.

Zoom controller

z Telephoto w Wide Angle

7. Half-press the shutter

button to focus the image.

When focus is complete, the camera will beep, the back lamp will light green, and the focus frame will turn green.

Half-press

Press lightly until the button stops.

Beep, beep (Image is in focus.)

When you half-press the shutter button, the camera automatically adjusts exposure and focuses on the subject it is currently pointed at. Mastering how much pressure is required for a half-press and a full-press of the shutter button is an important technique for goodlooking images.

Back lamp

Focus frame

8. Continuing to keep the camera still, press the shutter button the rest of

the way down.

This records the snapshot.

Full-press

Snap (Image is recorded.)

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IMPORTANT!

• While the “Anti Shake” setting is “D Auto” or “A Camera AS”, half pressing the

shutter will cause the camera to vibrate and emit an operation sound. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction (page 79).

. Using Quick Shutter

Fully pressing the shutting button without waiting for Auto Focus to operate will record using Quick Shutter (page 83).

• With Quick Shutter, the camera focuses faster than normal Auto Focus, which means you can capture quick moving action more easily. Note, however, that some images may be out of focus when Quick Shutter is used.

• Whenever possible, take a little extra time to half-press the shutter button in order to ensure proper focus.

. If the image does not focus...

If the focus frame stays red and the back lamp is flashing green, it means that the image is not in focus (because the subject is too close, etc.) Point the camera at the subject and try to focus again.

. If the subject is not in the center of the frame...

“Focus lock” (page 48) is the name of a technique you can use when you want to shoot an image in which the subject to be focused on is not within the focus frame in the center of the screen.

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Holding the Camera Correctly

Your images will not come out clearly if you move the camera when you press the shutter

Horizontal

button. When pressing the shutter button, be sure to hold the camera as shown in the illustration near by, and keep it still by pressing your arms firmly against your sides as you shoot. Holding the camera still, carefully press the shutter button and take care to avoid all movement as the shutter releases and for a few moments after it releases. This is especially important when available lighting is low, which slows down the shutter speed.

IMPORTANT!

• Never touch the lens-barrel unit, except for cleaning. Never hold the camera by the lens when aiming it or transporting it.

NOTE

• Take care that your fingers and the strap do not cover any of the areas indicated in the illustration.

• To protect against accidentally dropping the camera, attach the strap and make sure

Microphone

it is around your neck while you are operating the camera.

• Never swing the camera around by its strap.

• The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera only. Never use it for any other purpose.

Front lamp

Lens

Vertical

Strap

Flash

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Viewing Snapshots

Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s monitor screen.

• For information about how to play back movies, see page 88.

• For information about images recorded using continuous shutter (CS), see page

89.

• For information about high-speed movies, see page 59.

1. Press [p] (PLAY) to enter

the PLAY mode.

• This will display one of the snapshots currently stored in memory.

• Information about the displayed snapshot also is included (page 157).

• You also can clear the information to view only the snapshot.

• You can zoom in on the image by sliding the zoom controller towards z (page

92). If you are recording a snapshot that is very important to you, it is recommended that you zoom the image and check its details after recording it.

[p] (PLAY)

2. Use [4] and [6] to scroll between images.

• Holding down either button scrolls at high speed.

[6]

[4]

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Deleting Images

If memory becomes full, you can delete images you no longer need in order to free up storage and record more images.

• Remember that a file (image) delete operation cannot be undone.

• For information about images recorded using continuous shutter (CS), see page

90.

To delete a single file

1. Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode and then

press [2] ( ).

2. Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the files until the one you want to

delete is displayed.

3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Delete” and then press [SET].

• To delete other files, repeat steps 2 and 3.

• To exit the delete operation, press [MENU].

• If a CS group (page 89) is displayed when you perform the above procedure, all of the images in the currently display CS group will be deleted.

To delete all files

1. Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode and then press [2] ( ).

2. Use [8] and [2] to select “All Files Delete” and then press [SET].

3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Yes” and then press [SET] to delete all files.

This will cause the message “There are no files” to appear.

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Snapshot Shooting Precautions

Operation

• Never open the battery cover while the back lamp is flashing green. Doing so can result in the image you just shot being saved incorrectly, damage to other images stored in memory, malfunction of the camera, etc.

• If unwanted light is shining directly onto the lens, shade the lens with your hand.

Monitor Screen when Shooting Snapshots

• The image that appears on the monitor screen is for image composition. The actual image will be recorded at the quality set for the image quality setting (page 85).

Shooting Indoors under Fluorescent Lighting

• Minute flickering of fluorescent lighting can affect the brightness or color of an image.

Auto Focus Restrictions

• Any of the following can make proper focus impossible. – Solid color wall or other very low contrast subject – Strongly back lit subject – Very shiny subject – Blinds or other subject with a repeating horizontal pattern – Multiple subjects at varying distances from the camera – Subject in a dark location – Subject that is too far away for light from the AF assist lamp to reach – Camera movement while shooting – Fast-moving subject – Subjects outside the focus range of the camera

• If you cannot focus properly, try using focus lock (page 48) or Manual Focus (page

46).

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Selecting a Recording Mode

Your camera has a variety of different recording modes. Before shooting, use the mode dial to select the recording mode that suits the type of subject you are trying to record.

Mode dial

Snapshot Modes

Movie Modes

Flash CS

High-

speed CS

Single

Shot

HS This mode records high-speed movies. See page 59 for details.

HD/STD This more records HD or standard movies. See page 59 for details.

This mode will record consecutive images while firing the flash. See page 50 for details.

This mode continues to shoot images as long as you keep the shutter button depressed, and you can change the shooting speed while recording is in progress. You can record up to 40 images. In this mode, half-pressing the shutter button starts continual prerecording of images to a temporary buffer. Then when you press the shutter button the rest of the way down, the camera saves the buffer contents and perform real-time continuous shutter recording of new images until you release the shutter button. See page 51 for details.

Continuous shutter recording is disabled when this mode is selected. Each press of the shutter button records a single image. See page 20 for details.

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Using the Control Panel

The control panel can be used to configure camera settings.

1. In the REC mode, press

[8].

[8] [2] [4] [6]

Control panel

2. Use [8] and [2] to select

the setting you want to change.

This will select one of the control panel icons and display its settings.

Exposure mode (page 29)

Image size/Quality* (pages 31, 85)

ISO sensitivity (page 38)

White balance (page 38)

EV shift (page 40)

Metering mode (page 41)

AF area (page 41)

Flash (page 35)

Continuous shutter (CS) speed (High-speed CS, Flash CS modes) (pages 50, 51) Date/Time (page 43)

Prerecord (Still image) Time (High-speed CS mode) (page 51) Flash continuous shutter (CS) images (Flash CS mode) (page 50)

* Image quality cannot be changed using the control panel.

• The content of the control panel is different when shooting a movie and when using some BEST SHOT scenes (Move Out CS, Move In CS, Multi-motion Image).

[SET]

3. Use [4] and [6] to change the setting.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

4. If you want to configure another setting, repeat steps 2 and 3.

5. After all of the settings are the way you want, press [SET].

This will apply the settings and return to the REC mode.

NOTE

• You also can configure settings other than those listed above (page 76).

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Selecting the Exposure Mode

Your camera has a variety of different exposure modes. Before shooting an image, select the exposure mode that suits the type of subject you are shooting.

1. In the REC mode, press [8] .

2. Use [8] and [2] to select the top option in the control panel (Exposure

mode).

3. Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].

Auto

Use this setting for easy image recording. This is the mode you normally should use (page 20).

BEST SHOT

Simply select one of a collection of built-in sample scenes and the camera sets up automatically for beautiful images every time (page 64).

A A (Aperture Priority) mode

In this mode, you select the aperture and other settings are adjusted accordingly. Use [4] and [6] to select the desired aperture value.

• The ISO sensitivity, shutter speed and aperture value on the monitor screen will turn orange when you half-press the shutter button if the image is overexposed or under-exposed.

• If you are using manual focus (page 46), you also can press [SET], select “Focus”, and then use [4] and [6] to focus manually.

Aperture value

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S S (Shutter Speed Priority) mode

In this mode, you select the shutter speed and other settings are adjusted accordingly. Use [4] and [6] to select the desired shutter speed.

• The ISO sensitivity, shutter speed and aperture value on the monitor screen will turn orange when you halfpress the shutter button if the image is over-exposed or under-exposed.

• If you are using manual focus (page 46), you also can press [SET], select “Focus”, and then use [4] and [6] to focus manually.

M M (Manual Exposure) mode

This mode gives you total control over aperture and shutter speed settings.

Press [SET], select the aperture setting, and then

use [4] and [6] to change it. Press [SET], select the shutter speed setting, and

then use [4] and [6] to change it.

• If you are using manual focus (page 46), you also can press [SET], select “Focus”, and then use [4] and [6] to focus manually.

Shutter speed

Aperture value

Shutter speed

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IMPORTANT!

• You may not be able to achieve the brightness you want when shooting an image that is very dark or very bright. If this happens, use the M mode to adjust the aperture or shutter speed manually.

• Due to the characteristics of the camera’s semiconductor, slow shutter speeds can cause digital noise in images. The camera performs an automatic noise reduction process whenever the shutter speed is 1 second or slower. Storage of images shot at slower shutter speeds takes longer because of the time required for noise reduction. Do not perform any key operation while the image storage operation is in progress.

• Due to the characteristics of the imaging element used by the camera, very fast moving objects in an image may appear distorted.

• Depending on the shutter speed setting and the recording mode you used, the brightness of what appears on the monitor screen when you record the image may be different from the brightness of the recorded image.

• Image AS (page 79) does not work in the S mode and M mode. You can, however, turn on Camera AS, if you like.

• When recording with some modes, light source flicker can cause horizontal bands to appear in the image.

Changing the Image Size (Size)

. Pixels

A digital camera image is a collection of small dots called “pixels”. The more pixels there are in an image, the more detail there will be. However, you generally can do with fewer pixels when printing an image (L size) through a print service, attaching an image to e-mail, when viewing the image on a computer, etc.

Pixel

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. About image sizes

The size of an image indicates how many pixels it contains, and is expressed as horizontal pixels

8M (3264 Approximately 8 million pixels

vertical pixels.

2448) size image =

3264*

2448*

VGA (640x480) size image = Approximately 300,000 pixels

640*

480*

* Unit: pixels

Image Size Selection Tips

Note that larger images have more pixels, so they take up more memory space.

Large Number of Pixels

Small Number of Pixels

More detail, but takes up more memory. Best when you plan to print large-size prints (such as A3 size).

Less detail, but takes up less memory. Best when you want to send images by e-mail, etc.

• For information about image size, image quality, and number of images that can be stored, see page 168.

• For information about movie image size, see page 56.

• For information about resizing existing snapshots, see page 102.

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. To select the image size

1. In the REC mode, press [8] .

2. Use [8] and [2] to select the second control panel option from the top

(Image Size).

3. Use [4] and [6] to select an image size and then press [SET].

Image Size (Pixels)

RAW+

2592)

(3456

3:2

2304)

(3456

16:9

1944)

(3456

2448)

(3264

2304)

(3072

1920)

(2560

Suggested Print Size and Application

RAW+JPEG (Select when you want to process image data yourself.)

A3 Print

HDTV

A3 Print

Description

Saves the image as both normal JPEG data and

RAW image data. A 9M size image (3456

2592 pixels) is stored for the JPEG data. RAW image data is unprocessed data output by the image sensor and is saved in DNG (digital negative) format. Though the image of such data is virtually undeteriorated, it cannot be viewed on the camera’s monitor screen or printed. After transferring RAW image data to your computer, you can use software that supports the generalpurpose DNG format to process the image and convert it to image data that suits your particular needs. Since both RAW image data and JPEG data are saved by the camera, you can view the JPEG version on the camera’s monitor screen.

Good detail for better clarity even for images cropped (page 103) from the original

Good detail

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1200)

Suggested Print Size and Application

5" Print

3.5"

E Mail

Description

Best when preserving memory capacity is relatively more important than image quality.

Image files are smaller, which is better when attaching images to e-mail. However, images are relatively coarser.

Image Size (Pixels)

(1600

VGA

480)

(640

• The initial factory default image size setting is 9M (9 million pixels).

• Selecting 3:2 (3456

2304 pixels) records images with an aspect ratio of 3:2, which

matches the standard aspect ratio of print paper.

• The letters “HDTV” stand for “High Definition Television”. An HDTV screen has an aspect ratio of 16:9, which makes them wider than the usual 4:3 aspect ratio of television screens of the past. Your camera can record images that are compatible with the aspect ratio an HDTV screen.

• You should regard the print paper sizes suggested here as guidelines only (200 dpi print resolution).

• You can shoot directly to RAW image data only while the t (Single Shot) is selected with the Mode dial and “RAW+” is selected as the image size.

• Available image sizes are limited for some functions as noted below.

RAW+, 9M, 3:2, 16:9

These options cannot be selected when using High-speed CS, Flash CS, and some* BEST SHOT scenes.

This option cannot be selected when using some* BEST SHOT

scenes, and High-speed CS while the High-speed CS fps setting is 40 fps.

This option cannot be selected when using Single Shot or Flash

CS, and High-speed CS while the High-speed CS fps setting is 30 fps or less.

* Applicable BEST SHOT scenes: “Move In CS”, “Move Out CS”, “Digital

Panning”, “High Speed Anti Shake”, “High Speed Night Scene”, “Multi-motion Image”

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Using Flash (Flash)

1. Press ð (Flash up) to open the

Flash

flash unit.

• The flash will not fire if the flash unit is not open.

2. In the REC mode, press [2] ( )

once.

ð (Flash up)

[2] ( )

3. Use [4] and [6] to select the flash setting you want and then press

[SET].

Auto Flash

Flash Off Flash does not fire.

Flash On

Red Eye

Reduction

Flash fires automatically in accordance with exposure (amount of light and brightness) conditions.

Flash always fires. This setting can be used to brighten a subject that normally comes out dark due to daylight or backlight (daylight synchro flash).

Flash fires automatically. This type of flash can be used to reduce the chance of redness in the subject’s eyes.

4. Press the shutter button to shoot.

Back lamp

Flashes red while the flash is charging to indicate that image recording is disabled.

< indicates the flash will fire.

• Note that the flash unit does not close automatically. After you are finished using it, you need to close it by hand.

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IMPORTANT!

• The camera will not release the shutter unless the flash unit is raised when any one of the following conditions exists. Be sure to raise the flash unit whenever shooting with flash is required. – When shooting with Flash CS, which requires the flash to fire – When “Flash On” is selected for the flash mode – When “Auto Flash” or “Red-Eye Reduction” is selected for the flash mode and

the camera judges that flash is required

NOTE

• Take care to ensure nothing is close to or in contact with the flash unit when it fires. Also make sure that the flash unit and the area around it is not dirty. Objects, dust, or dirt near the flash unit can be burned when the flash fires.

• Take care so your fingers and the strap do not block the flash.

• The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is too far away or too close.

• Flash charging time depends on operating conditions (battery condition, ambient temperature, etc.) With new batteries it takes about 5 seconds.

• Flash charging time and operation are affected by the remaining battery capacity. The flash will take longer than normal to charge if it is being used when the battery level indicator is showing or while “Alkaline” is selected for the “Battery Type” setting (page 15).

indicates that the flash is disabled. Replace batteries as soon as possible.

• Shooting with flash turned off when lighting is dim results in a slow shutter speed, which can cause image blur due to camera movement. Under such conditions, secure the camera with a tripod, etc.

• With red eye reduction, the flash is fired automatically in accordance with exposure. It does not fire in areas where lighting is bright.

• The presence of outdoor sunlight, fluorescent lighting, or some other light source can cause abnormal image colors.

• Select “Flash Off” for the flash setting when shooting in areas where flash photography is prohibited.

• Approximate Flash Range (ISO Sensitivity: AUTO / Recording mode: Single Shot) Wide Angle: 0.4 m to 7.0 m (1.3' to 23.0') Telephoto: 1.3 m to 4.4 m (4.3' to 14.4') * The above values depend on the optical zoom setting.

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Red-eye Reduction

Using the flash to shoot at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image. This is caused when the light from the flash reflects off of the retina of the eye. When red-eye reduction is selected as the flash mode, the camera fires a pre-flash to cause the irises in the eyes of any people in the image to close, which reduces the chance of red eye. 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 (flash).

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

Other Useful Flash Features

• Changing the flash intensity (page 86)

• Compensating for insufficient flash intensity (page 86)

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Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO)

ISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light.

1. In the REC mode, press [8] .

2. Use [8] and [2] to select the third control panel option from the top

(ISO Sensitivity).

3. Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].

AUTO Adjusts sensitivity automatically according to conditions

ISO 100

ISO 200

ISO 400

ISO 800

ISO 1600

• The current ISO sensitivity setting is used when shooting a High-speed Movie in the M (manual exposure) mode. For all other types of movies, “AUTO” is used as the ISO sensitivity setting.

•“S Image AS” (page 79) can be used only when the ISO sensitivity setting is “AUTO”.

• An ISO setting of ISO 400 or greater is not supported when the “Image Size” setting is “RAW+”. If the ISO setting is “ISO 400” or greater when you change the “Image Size” setting to “RAW+”, an ISO setting of ISO 200 will be used for recording.

Lower sensitivity

Higher sensitivity

Slow shutter speed

Fast shutter speed (Set for shooting in dimly lit areas.)

Less noise

Some coarseness (increased digital noise)

Adjusting White Balance (White Balance)

You can adjust white balance to match the source of light available where you are shooting and avoid the blue cast that results when shooting outdoors when it is cloudy, and the green cast that results when shooting under fluorescent lighting.

1. In the REC mode, press [8] .

2. Use [8] and [2] to select the fourth control panel option from the top

(White Balance).

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3. Use [4] and [6] to select the shooting condition you want and then

press [SET].

Auto WB Configures the camera to adjust white balance automatically

Daylight For shooting outdoors on a clear day

Overcast

Shade For shooting on a clear day in the shade of trees or buildings

Day White

Fluorescent

Daylight

Fluorescent

Tungsten For shooting under light bulb lighting

Manual WB

• When “‡ Auto WB” 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. If this happens, select the white balance setting that matches your shooting conditions (Daylight, Overcast, etc.)

For shooting outdoors on an overcast rainy day, in the shade, etc.

For shooting under white or day white fluorescent lighting

For shooting under daylight fluorescent lighting

For configuring the camera manually to suit a particular light source.

Select “· Manual WB”.

Under the lighting conditions you plan

to use when shooting, point the camera at a blank white piece of paper so it fills the entire monitor screen and then press the shutter button. Press [SET].

The white balance setting is retained even if you turn off the camera.

Blank white paper

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Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift)

You can manually adjust an image’s exposure value (EV value) before shooting it.

• Exposure Compensation Range: –2.0EV to +2.0EV

• Unit: 1/3EV

1. In the REC mode, press [8] .

2. Use [8] and [2] to select the fifth control panel option from the top (EV

Shift).

3. Use [4] and [6] to adjust the exposure compensation value.

[6]: Increases the EV value. A higher EV

value is best for light-colored subjects and backlit subjects.

[4]: Decreases the EV value. A lower EV

value is best for dark-color subjects and for shooting outdoors on a clear day.

To cancel exposure compensation, change the EV value to 0.0.

Exposure compensation value

4. Press [SET].

This applies the exposure compensation value. The exposure compensation value you set remains in effect until you change it.

NOTE

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

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Specifying the Metering Mode (Metering)

The metering mode determines what part of the subject is metered for exposure.

1. In the REC mode, press [8] .

2. Use [8] and [2] to select the sixth control panel option from the top

(Metering).

3. Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].

Multi-pattern metering divides the image into sections and

Multi

Center

Weighted

Spot

measures the light in each section for a balanced exposure reading. This type of metering provides error-free exposure settings for a wide range of shooting conditions.

Center weighted metering concentrates on the center of the focus area to measure light. This type of metering is best when you want some level of control over contrast.

Spot metering takes readings at a very small area. Use this metering method when you want exposure to be set according to the brightness of a particular subject, without being affected by surrounding conditions.

Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area)

You can use the following procedure to change the Auto Focus metering area for shooting snapshots.

• When recording movies, the AF metering area is always “

Spot”.

1. In the REC mode, press [8] .

2. Use [8] and [2] to select the third control panel option from the

bottom (AF Area).

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3. Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].

Spot

Free

Tracking

This mode takes readings of a small area in the center of the image. This setting works well with focus lock (page 48).

You can move the focus frame by using [8], [2], [4], and [6] to move the focus point and then pressing [SET]. To change the focus point position, select “— Free” again and then use [8], [2], [4] and [6] to select the position you want.

When you half-press the shutter button while this setting is selected, the focus frame will follow the movement of the subject.

“

Spot” or “O Tracking”

Focus frame

“— Free”

[SET]

Focus point Focus frame

• “O Tracking” cannot be used in combination with the following features. Prerecord (Still image), YouTube, Prerecord (Movie), some BEST SHOT scenes (Move Out CS, Move In CS, Multi-motion Image)

•“— Free” cannot be selected for the AF area while Face Detection is enabled.

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Changing the Control Panel Date/Time Style

1. In the REC mode, press [8] .

2. Use [8] and [2] to select the bottom control panel option (Date/Time).

You can use [4] and [6] to select date or time display.

NOTE

• You can select either of two display styles (page 130) for the date: Month/Day or Day/Month.

• The time is displayed using 24-hour format.

Shooting with Zoom

Your camera provides you with 20X optical zoom (that changes the lens focal distance), which can be used in combination with digital zoom (that digitally processes the center portion of the image to enlarge it) for total zoom capabilities of 20X to 318.8X. The image deterioration point depends on the image size (page 44).

1. In the REC mode, slide the zoom controller to zoom.

Zoom controller

z Telephoto w Wide Angle

z (Telephoto) : Enlarges the subject and narrows the range w (Wide Angle): Reduces the size of the subject and broadens the range

• Sliding the zoom controller as far as it will go in either direction will zoom at high speed.

2. Press the shutter button to shoot the image.

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NOTE

• The higher the digital zoom factor, the coarser the recorded image. Note that the camera also has a function that lets you record using digital zoom without image deterioration (page 44).

• Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against image blur due to camera movement when shooting with telephoto.

• Performing a zoom operation changes the lens aperture.

• Digital zoom is disabled while “RAW+” is selected for the “Image Size” setting (page 33).

• Both optical zoom and digital zoom are disabled during High-speed Movie recording.

• Both optical zoom and digital zoom are disabled when “Á Super Macro” is selected as the focus mode.

Optical Zoom/Digital Zoom Switch Point

If you hold the zoom controller towards z (Telephoto), the zoom operation will stop when the optical zoom factor reaches its maximum. Momentarily releasing the zoom controller and then holding it again towards z (Telephoto) will switch to digital zoom, which you can use to set an even higher zoom factor.

• If you do want to use digital zoom, change the “Digital Zoom” setting to “On” (page

82).

• During zoom, a zoom bar on the monitor screen shows the current zoom setting.

Focal distance (Converted to 35mm film format.)

* The displayed focal distance (angle of view) and the actual angle of view may be

different when using continuous shutter (except in the Single Shot Mode), when shooting a movie, and when using some BEST SHOT scenes.

Image deterioration indicator

Focusing range (Displayed for Auto Focus, Macro Focus, and Manual Focus.)

* Products marketed in some geographic areas display

inches and feet.

Zoom bar

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Undeteriorated digital zoom

Undeteriorated image quality range

Optical/digital zoom switch point

20X to 108X

* 20X optical zoom point

• The deterioration point depends on the current image size setting (page

31). The smaller the image size setting, the higher the zoom factor you can use before reaching the image deterioration point.

• Though digital zoom generally causes a deterioration of image quality, some digital zoom without image deterioration is possible with image sizes of “8M” and smaller. The range in which you can use digital zoom without image deterioration is indicated on the display. The deterioration point depends on the

Deterioration point

Deteriorated image quality range

80X to 318.8X

Zoom pointer (Indicates current zoom.)

Image

Size

Maximum

Zoom Factor

Deterioration

Point

9M 80X 20X

3:2 80X 20X

16:9 80X 20X

8M 84.6X 21.2X

7M 90X 22.4X

5M 108X 27X

2M 172.4X 43.2X

VGA 318.8X 108X

image size.

• The maximum zoom factor using optical zoom (page 63) and digital in combination when “HD/STD” is selected as the movie mode is 318.8X.

• When “HD/STD” is selected as the movie mode, minimal deterioration up to a zoom factor of 108X is possible only for STD shooting.

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Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus)

Each press of @ (Focus) will cycle through the available focus mode settings.

• Whenever you change to another focus mode, the previous focus point is saved, so you can use Auto Focus for initial focus, and then switch to Manual Focus to make fine adjustments.

(Focus)

Settings

Q Auto Focus

´ Macro Focus

Á Super Macro

W Manual Focus

• Range is affected by optical zoom.

Type of

Shot

General recording

Close ups Automatic 12 cm to 50 cm (4.7" to 19.7")

Extreme close ups

When you want to focus manually

Focus Mode Approximate Focus Range*

Snapshot Movies Snapshot Movies

Automatic 40 cm to 9 (infinity) (1.3' to 9)

Automatic 1 cm to 12 cm (0.4" to 4.7")

12 cm to 9 (infinity) (4.7" to 9)

Manual

1 cm to 9 (infinity) (0.4" to 9) (when the zoom focal distance is equivalent to 57 mm in 35 mm film format)

* The focus range is the distance from the lens surface.

To focus with manual focus

1. On the monitor screen, compose the image so

the subject you want to focus on is within the yellow boundary.

2. Watching the image on the monitor screen use

[4] and [6] to adjust focus.

• At this time the image that is within the boundary will enlarge and fill the monitor screen, which aids in focusing. If you do not perform any operation for two seconds while the enlarged image is displayed, the screen in step 1 will re-appear.

• When the exposure mode setting is A, S, or M, or when “30-210 fps” is selected for High-speed Movie recording, you need to press [SET] and then selected “FOCUS” before performing step 2 of the above procedure.

Yellow boundary

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NOTE

• When proper focusing is not possible because the subject is closer than the Auto Focus range, the camera will switch to the Macro Focus range (which does not include the Super Macro range) automatically (Auto Macro).

• When proper focusing is not possible because the subject is further than the macro range (which does not include the Super Macro range), the camera will switch to the Auto Focus range automatically (Auto Macro).

• Auto Macro can be used when recording snapshots only.

• Use of the flash together with Macro Focus can cause the light of the flash to become blocked, which may result in unwanted lens shadows in your image.

• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while shooting with Auto Focus, Macro Focus, or Manual Focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen to tell you the focus range, as shown below. Example: oo cm to 9

* oo is the actual focusing range value. * Products marketed in some geographic areas display inches and feet.

• Always be sure to select Auto Focus (AF) as the focus mode whenever using face detection (page 80).

• The following functions are disabled when shooting with Super Macro. – Zoom (both optical and digital) – Auto Macro –Flash –Flash CS

• The large zoom factor capabilities of this camera can result in images being out of focus if the camera is moved while shooting with fixed focus. Whenever possible, mount the camera on a tripod or secure it using some other means before focusing. If the image is out of focus, either refocus or change to manual focus (MF) to adjust focus as required.

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Using Focus Lock

“Focus lock” is a technique you can use when you want to compose an image in which the subject you want to focus on is not within the focus frame in the center of the screen.

• To use focus lock, select “U Spot” or “O Tracking” for the Auto Focus area (page 41).

Subject to be focused on

1. Align the monitor screen’s focus frame with

the subject you want to focus on and then halfpress the shutter button.

Focus frame

2. Keeping the shutter button half-pressed (which

maintains the focus setting), move the camera to compose the image.

• When “O Tracking” is selected as the Auto Focus

area, the focus frame will move automatically and follow the subject.

3. When you are ready to shoot the image, press the shutter button the

rest of the way down.

NOTE

• Focus lock also locks exposure (AE).

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Locking the Auto Exposure and Auto Focus Setting

Pressing [AEL] temporarily locks the current exposure and/or focus settings. Press [AEL] again to unlock the settings.

• Pressing [AEL] while the shutter button is half-pressed will lock the current exposure or focus setting.

[AEL]

Specifying the [AEL] button Operation

Use the following procedure to specify the operation that the [AEL] button performs.

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

2. Use [4] and [6] to select “REC”.

3. Use [8] and [2] to select “AE/AF Lock” and then press [6].

4. Use [8] and [2] to change the setting, and then press [SET] to apply it.

AE Lock Exposure lock

AF Lock Focus lock

AE/AF Lock Exposure and focus lock

NOTE

• AE Lock and AF Lock are not supported while “O Tracking” is selected for the “AF Area” setting.

• Performing an EV shift operation while AE Lock is in effect will cause Auto Exposure to be unlocked.

• Performing a zoom operation while AF Lock and AE Lock are in effect will cause both of them to become unlocked.

• AE Lock and AF Lock are not supported during movie recording.

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Using Continuous Shutter

Using Flash Continuous Shutter

This mode will record consecutive images while firing the flash.

• You can select a CS speed of 1 image, 3 images, or 5 images per second.

• In this mode, you can specify consecutive recording of three to 10 images. Recording will stop if you release the shutter button.

Flash

1. Set the mode dial to ª (Flash CS).

2. Press ð (Flash up) to open the flash unit.

3. Use [8] and [2] to select the second control panel option from the

bottom (Flash CS fps).

4. Use [4] and [6] to select the continuous

shutter (CS) speed you want and then press [SET].

Flash Unit CS Speeds

5. Use [8] and [2] to select the bottom item

(Flash CS Images).

6. Use [4] and [6] to select the number of flash

continuous shutter (CS) images you want to shoot and then press [SET].

You can select any one of the following values: 3, 5, 7, or 10.

7. Press the shutter button to shoot.

8. If you keep the shutter button depressed, the camera will shoot the

number of images you specified. Recording will stop if you release the shutter button before the specified number of images is reached.

9. Save the CS images (page 53).

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NOTE

• The back lamp flashes red while the flash is charging. You will not be able to perform further Flash CS shooting until charging is complete, which is indicated when the back lamp stops flashing and goes out.

• When shooting with Flash CS, there may be times when a message appears telling you to wait, because you have reached the limit of the flash. This is to protect the flash from damage. You will be able to resume using flash after the message disappears.

Using High-speed CS and Prerecord CS

In this mode, half-pressing the shutter button starts continual pre-recording of images to a temporary buffer. Then when you press the shutter button the rest of the way down, the camera stores what is currently in the buffer and starts continuous shutter recording of new images. Recording continues until you release the shutter button or until a total of up to 40 images (buffer images plus new images) are recorded (Prerecord (Still image)). You can configure this mode to specify how many of the 40 images are recorded in the buffer and how many are recorded after you fully press the shutter button. You can use this mode when you want to make sure you do not miss fast-moving action.

Shutter button half-press

Shutter button full-press

Recorded images (up to 40 images)

Shutter button release

Pre-recorded images

Continuous recording of images until shutter

button released*

* You can record up to 40 images (pre-recorded buffer images plus real-time images) for

each Prerecord (Still Image) operation.

• You can specify anywhere from one second up to 40 seconds as the continuous shutter shooting time, which is the amount of time of the pre-record buffer plus the amount of time that continuous shutter recording is performed after the shutter button is pressed all the way. The maximum shooting time depends on the selected CS speed. You can select a CS speed in the range of 1 to 40 fps. 40 images per second (40 fps): You can shoot up to 40 images in one second.

1 image per second (1 fps) : You can shoot up to 40 images over 40 seconds.

• You can configure the mode so up to 39 images are pre-recorded to the buffer until you fully press the shutter button.

• The minimum interval for images pre-recorded in the buffer is 0.5 seconds and the minimum number of pre-recorded images is one.

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1. Set the mode dial to

(High-speed CS).

2. Use [8] and [2] to select the second control panel option from the

bottom (High-speed CS fps).

3. Use [4] and [6] to select the continuous

CS speed

shutter (CS) speed you want and then press [SET].

4. Use [8] and [2] to select the bottom control

panel option (Prerecord (Still image) Time).

5. Use [4] and [6] to specify how many of the 40 images and for how

long images should be pre-recorded in the buffer.

• Prerecord (Still image) shooting is not performed when the number of buffer images and the recording time are both zero.

Number of pre-record images and pre-record time

Shutter button full-press

Number of remaining images and remaining recording time after the shutter button full-press

6. Press [SET].

• The approximate number of recordable CS images will appear on the monitor screen.

Number of recordable CS images (If you are

not performing Prerecord CS, the allowable

continuous shutter time also is displayed.)

Remaining snapshot memory capacity

7. Half-press the shutter button.

This will cause the camera to start pre-recording images.

• The camera will not emit a shutter sound when you half-press the shutter button while Prerecord (Still image) is selected.

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8. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down.

This will record the images in the pre-record buffer and start recording new images in real-time. Images continue to be shot as long as you keep the shutter button depressed.

9. Image recording will stop when you release the shutter button or after

a total of 40 images are recorded.

10.

Save the CS images (page 53).

Specifying the Method for Saving Continuous Shutter Images

You can specify the method to use for saving images recorded with the following continuous shutter (CS) modes. Flash CS, High-speed CS

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

2. Use [4] and [6] to select “REC”.

3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Save CS Images”, and then press [6].

4. Use [8] and [2] to change the setting.

Normal (Batch)

All images that were shot are saved after the continuous shutter operation is finished.

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Select & Save

After continuous shutter shooting is finished, the shot images are played back at slow speed so you can select the images you want to save.

• When shooting with Prerecord (Still Image), the first image saved when you press the shutter all the way is indicated by an “S” mark so you can tell where the continuous shutter operation started.

While the shot images are playing back and an image

appears that you want to save, press the shutter button. Each image that you select by pressing the shutter button will have a mark appended to it. After selecting all of the images you want to save,

press [8].

Buttons Used for Image Selection

[4] [6]

[SET] Toggles between pause and play.

Shutter button

[8]

Use [8] and [2] to select the save method you want and then press [SET].

Save Selected: Saves selected images. Save All : Saves all the images. Cancel Save : Does not save any of the images.

Always Ask

After continuous shutter shooting is finished, a prompt appears allowing you to select Normal (Batch) or Select & Save. Select the save method you want to use and then press [SET]. Save Selected: Saves selected images. Save All : Saves all the images. Cancel Save : Does not save any of the images.

During playback, changes the playback direction and playback speed. While playback is paused, scrolls forward or back.

Press all the way down to select an image for saving.

Saves the selected images and exits the image select operation.

Mark

5. Press [SET] to apply the setting.

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Continuous Shutter Precautions

• If there is not enough available capacity on the memory card, you may not be able to record the number of CS images indicated on the monitor screen. Make sure your memory card has sufficient remaining capacity before shooting with using continuous shutter.

• With continuous shutter, exposure and focus for the first image are applied for successive images as well.

• When using a continuous shutter mode, keep the camera still until shooting is finished.

• In the High-speed CS mode, the flash setting automatically becomes ? (flash off).

• Zoom is disabled during continuous shutter operations.

• RAW+, 9M, 3:2, or 16:9 cannot be selected as the image size while High-speed CS or Flash CS is being used. If you enter the High-speed CS or Flash CS mode while one of these image sizes is selected, the camera will record 8M size images.

• If 8M is selected as the image size in the High-speed CS mode, selecting a CS speed of 40 fps will cause 7M (3072

• The maximum number of images that can be recorded during each High-speed CS or Flash CS session is limited, regardless of how much memory card storage capacity is available.

High-speed CS Up to 40 images

Flash CS with flash Up to 3 to 10 images

The number of images will be restricted even further or shooting may be impossible when remaining memory card capacity is less than the allowable number of images for a particular CS mode.

• The Triple Self-time cannot be used in the High-speed CS and Flash CS.

• The Self-timer cannot be used in the Prerecord (Still image) mode.

• When the flash is fired for Flash CS, the greater the number of images setting, the smaller the flash range (shooting range).

• With some BEST SHOT scenes, the current mode dial setting (

ª (Flash CS)) is ignored.

CS),

2304) size images to be recorded.

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Recording Movies

To record a movie

The following procedure explains how to record a standard (STD) movie.

1. Set the mode dial to ³ (HD/STD).

Mode dial

2. Press [8] .

Shutter button

3. Use [8] and [2] to select the second

control panel option from the top (HD/STD switching).

4. Use [4] and [6] to select “STD” (Standard), and then press [SET].

• Recording is performed with an aspect ratio of 4:3, an image size of 640x480 pixels, and a frame rate of 30 frames per second (STD Movie). Image size setting cannot be changed.

5. Press the shutter button.

This will start recording and display Y on the monitor screen. Movie recording includes monaural audio.

Remaining recording time

6. Press the shutter button again to stop

recording.

• The maximum file size allowed for a single movie file is 4GB. Movie recording stops automatically when the file size becomes 4GB.

Minimizing the Effects of Camera Movement during Movie Recording

You can configure the camera to minimize the effects of camera movement during movie recording (page 79). Note, however, that this does not prevent image blur due to subject movement.

Recording time

Recording Movies

Audio

Your camera has a built-in microphone that can be used to record audio (monaural) during movie recording.

. Recording Precautions

The camera also records audio. Note the following points when shooting a movie.

– Take care that the microphone is not blocked by your

fingers, etc.

– Good recording results are not possible when the

camera is too far away from what you are trying to record.

– Operating camera buttons while shooting can cause button noise to be picked

up in the audio.

• When “HD/STD” is selected as the movie mode, turning optical zoom on or off also turns audio recording on or off. Audio recording is turned off while optical zoom is turned on, and turned on while optical zoom is turned off. The optical zoom on/off operation is performed using the control panel. Note that lens operation noise may be picked up in audio recordings.

• Audio recording cannot be performed while “HS” is selected as the movie mode.

Microphone

Recording Movies

NOTE

• Continuous Auto Focus is performed during movie recording when optical zoom is turned on while “HD/STD” is selected as the movie mode, regardless of the current Continuous AF setting. If optical zoom is turned off, continuous Auto Focus is not performed during movie recording, regardless of the current Continuous AF setting.

• When “HD/STD” is selected as the movie mode and optical zoom is turned off, you can readjust focus while movie recording is in progress by half pressing the shutter button. Note, however, that noise produced by the lens operation will be picked up in the audio recording.

• Focus is fixed during movie recording when “HS” is selected as the movie mode.

• The YouTube mode is disabled automatically during HD movie recording when “HD/STD” is selected as the movie mode.

• The [BS] button and BEST SHOT feature are disabled during movie recording.

• Spending a long time using movie recording will cause the camera to become slightly warm to the touch. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.

• Use of certain types of memory cards slows down data transfer and increases the time it takes to record movie data, which can result in movie frames being dropped. The “0REC” indicator on the monitor screen turns yellow to indicate that frames are being dropped. In order to avoid problems such as these, use of an Ultra HighSpeed Type SD memory card is recommended. Note, however that CASIO makes no guarantees about the operation of any Ultra High-Speed Type SD memory card used with this camera.

• The effects of camera movement in an image become more pronounced when you shoot close up or with a large zoom factor. Because of this, use of a tripod is recommended under these conditions.

• Face Detection is disabled during movie recording.

• The exposure mode changes to

t (Auto) automatically whenever you shoot a

movie with the “STD” or “HD” movie mode (pages 56, 59).

• The aperture, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity settings (M Mode only) configured with the snapshot A Mode, S Mode, or M Mode are used when shooting a movie with the “HS” movie mode (page 59). Note, however, that the shutter speed range is limited in accordance with the frame rate specified for the high-speed movie.

• The [AEL] button is disabled (AE lock and AF lock do not function) while “HS” or “HD/STD” is selected as the movie mode.

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Recording a High-definition Movie

This camera supports recording of high-definition (HD) movies. The aspect ratio of an HD movie is 16:9, the image size is 1280 Image quality and image size settings cannot be changed.

720 pixels, and the frame rate is 30 fps.

1. Set the mode dial to ³ (HD/STD).

2. Press [8] .

3. Use [8] and [2] to select the second control panel option from the top

(HD/STD switching).

4. Use [4] and [6] to select “HD”, and then press [SET].

5. Record the movie the same way as you would a normal movie (page

56).

Press the shutter button to start and stop recording.

NOTE

• When recording certain types of movies, the image that appears on the monitor screen may be smaller than normal. When recording an HD movie, there are black bands along the top and bottom of the screen.

Recording a High-speed Movie

This camera supports recording of high speed movies at a maximum speed of 1000 fps. The aspect ratio of movies recorded with this mode depends on the frame rate (recording speed).

• Audio is not recorded in this mode.

1. Set the mode dial to © (HS).

2. Press [8] .

3. Use [8] and [2] to select the second control panel option from the top

(HS Speed).

Recording Movies

4. Use [4] and [6] to select the

frame rate (recording speed) of the movie you want and then press [SET].

A fast frame rate (such as 1000 fps) will result in a smaller image size.

5. Record the movie the same way

as you would a normal movie (page 56).

Frame Rate

210 fps 480

420 fps 224

1000 fps 224

30-210 fps 480

* 224x80 in the YouTube mode.

Image Size

(Pixels)

360

168

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Press the shutter button to start and stop recording.

• With the “30-210 fps” high-speed movie, the frame rate is always fixed at 30 fps when you first begin recording. You can switch between 30 fps and 210 fps only while recording is in progress. Use [4] and [6] or press [SET] to switch speeds.

NOTE

• When recording certain types of movies, the image that appears on the monitor screen may be smaller than normal. When recording a high-speed movie, there are black bands along the top, bottom, left, and right of the screen.

• When recording a high-speed movie, light source flicker can cause horizontal bands to appear in the image. This does not indicate malfunction of the camera.

• During High-speed Movie recording, Auto Focus and exposure remain fixed at the levels they were when you initially started recording. Zoom and monitor screen content switching are all disabled.

• To focus the image, half-press the shutter button for Auto Focus or focus manually before starting the High-speed Movie recording operation.

• When recording a high-speed movie, you can record movies with the A (Aperture Priority) mode, S (Shutter Speed Priority) mode, or M (Manual Exposure) mode (page 29). Note, however, that you cannot set a shutter speed that is slower than the High-speed Movie frame rate. The A, S, and M mode settings are not supported when recording with “Prerecord (Movie)”.

Recording Movies

Using Prerecord Movie (Prerecord (Movie))

With this feature, the camera pre-records up to five seconds of whatever is happening in front of the lens in a buffer that is continually updated. Pressing [0] saves the prerecorded action (buffer contents) followed by real-time recording. Real-time recording continues until you stop it.

• When using Prerecord Movie in combination with High-speed Movie, the buffer will store two seconds of pre-recording instead of the usual five.

. To set up the camera to shoot with Prerecord Movie

1. In the REC mode, set the mode dial to

(HD/STD) or © (HS).

2. Press [8].

3. Use [8] and [2] to select the third control panel option from the

bottom (Prerecord (Movie)).

4. Use [4] and [6] to select “Prerecord (Movie): On” and then press

[SET].

To turn off Prerecord (Movie), select “Prerecord (Movie): Off”.

. To shoot a Prerecord Movie

1. With the camera pointed at the subject, half-press and hold the shutter

button.

Movie images will be pre-recorded to the five-second buffer only while the shutter button is maintained in the half-press position.

• When using Prerecord Movie in combination with High-speed Movie, the buffer will store two seconds of pre-recording instead of the usual five.

2. When you are ready to start real-time recording, press the shutter

button the rest of the way down.

3. Press the shutter button again to stop recording.

• When shooting with the High-speed Movie “30-210 fps” setting, you cannot change the speed (fps) setting when recording while the shutter button is halfpressed (while recording to the buffer). You can change the speed (fps) setting after you press the shutter button all the way down to start real-time recording.

NOTE

• Focus is locked while the shutter button is half-pressed when Prerecord (Movie) is turned on and optical zoom is turned off, or when Prerecord (Movie) is turned off.

Recording Movies

Recording a Movie for YouTube (YouTube)

The YouTube mode records movies in a format that is optimal for uploading to the YouTube movie site, which is operated by YouTube, LLC.

1. Set the mode dial to

(HD/STD) or © (HS).

2. Press [8].

3. Use [8] and [2] to select the second control panel option from the

bottom (YouTube).

4. Use [4] and [6] to select “YouTube: On” and then press [SET].

5. Record the movie.

The movie file will be stored in a camera folder named “100YOUTB”.

• Installing YouTube Uploader for CASIO from the CD-ROM that comes with your camera simplifies uploading of movie files you recorded with the YouTube Mode to YouTube (page 124).

NOTE

• Movies recorded with the YouTube mode are stored in a special folder to make them easy to locate for uploading (page 116). When the Movie Mode setting (page

56) is “HS” (High-speed Movie) or “STD”, the YouTube mode movie is recorded with the current movie size, recording speed and quality settings.

• To focus before starting to record a movie with the “YouTube” mode, use manual focus. After focusing, start recording.

• The YouTube mode is always turned off (which means you cannot shoot a YouTube optimized movie) during HD movie recording while “HD/STD” is selected as the movie mode.

• When “HS” is selected as the movie mode and “1000 fps” is selected as the recording speed, black bands will be added along to the top and bottom of recorded images to adjust them to the ideal size for YouTube, which is

80 pixels.

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Recording Movies

Turning Optical Zoom On or Off (Optical Zoom)

You can use the following procedure to turn optical zoom (page 44) on or off while “HD/STD” is selected as the movie mode.

1. Set the mode dial to

(HD/STD).

2. Press [8].

3. Use [8] and [2] to select the fourth control panel option from the

bottom (Optical Zoom).

4. Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].

Optical Zoom: On/Record: Off

Optical Zoom: Off/Record: On

NOTE

• Optical zoom operation while recording is disabled when “HS” is selected as the movie mode.

• Regardless of the above setting, optical zoom operation prior to recording is supported when either “HS” or “HD/STD” is selected as the movie mode.

• Optical zoom is disabled when “Á Super Macro” is selected as the focus mode.

Enables optical zoom and disables audio recording. Continuous AF is always performed during recording.

Disables optical zoom and enables audio recording. Continuous AF is never performed during recording. You can readjust focus while recording is in progress by half pressing the shutter button, but doing so will cause noise produced by the lens operation to be picked up in the audio.

Recording Movies

Using BEST SHOT

What is BEST SHOT?

BEST SHOT provides you with a collection of sample “scenes” that show a variety of different types of shooting conditions. When you need to change the setup of the camera, simply find the scene that matches what you are trying to achieve, and the camera sets up for it automatically. This helps to minimize the chance of ruined images due to poor exposure and shutter speed settings.

Some Sample Scenes

Portrait Scenery

High Speed

Night Scene

To shoot with BEST SHOT

1. Set the mode dial to t (Single Shot),

× (High-speed CS), or ª (Flash CS).

2. Press [BS].

This will display a menu of BEST SHOT scenes.

3. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to move the

boundary to the scene you want to select.

• The scene menu has multiple pages. Use [8] and

2] to scroll between menu pages.

[

• You can access information about the currently selected scene. See page 65 for details.

4. Press [SET] to configure the camera with the

settings for the currently selected scene.

This returns to the REC mode.

• The settings of the scene you selected remain in effect until you select a different scene.

• To select a different BEST SHOT scene, repeat the above procedure from step 1.

5. Press the shutter button to start shooting.

Night Scene Portrait

[BS]

Currently selected scene (with boundary)

Scene name

Scene number

Using BEST SHOT

. Using the Scene Information Screen

To find out more about a scene, select it with the boundary on the scene menu and then slide the zoom controller in either direction.

• To return to the scene menu, slide the zoom controller again.

• To scroll between scenes, use [

• To configure the camera with the settings for the currently selected scene, press [SET]. To return to the scene information screen for the currently selected BEST SHOT scene, press [BS].

4] and [6].

. BEST SHOT Precautions

• BEST SHOT scene images were not shot using this camera.

• Images shot using a BEST SHOT scene may not produce the results you expected due to shooting conditions and other factors.

• You can modify the camera settings that are configured after you select a BEST SHOT scene. Note, however, that the BEST SHOT settings revert to their defaults when you select another BEST SHOT scene or turn off the camera.

• The mode dial’s t (Single Shot), settings are ignored when some BEST SHOT scenes are selected.

• The [BS] button is ignored while the mode dial setting is

• RAW+, 9M, 3:2, 16:9, and 8M cannot be selected for the image size while “High Speed Anti Shake”, “Digital Panning”, “High Speed Night Scene”, “Move Out CS”, “Move In CS”, or “Multi-motion Image” BEST SHOT scene is selected. An image size setting of 7M is used if any one of the above image sizes is already selected before selecting one of the above BEST SHOT scenes.

× (High-speed CS), and ª (Flash CS)

(HS) or ³ (HD/STD).

Using BEST SHOT

Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setups

You can save up to 999 camera setups as user BEST SHOT scenes for instant recall whenever you need them.

1. On the BEST SHOT scene menu, select the scene named BEST SHOT

(Register User Scene).

2. Use [4] and [6] to select the snapshot whose setup you want to save.

3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Save”, and then press [SET].

Your BEST SHOT scene will be assigned the name “Recall User Scene”, along with a scene number.

NOTE

• You can create BEST SHOT setup for snapshots only. You cannot create a movie BEST SHOT setup.

• You can check the settings of the currently selected BEST SHOT scene by displaying the camera’s setting menus and looking at its settings.

• User snapshot scenes are assigned numbers in the sequence: U1, U2, and so on.

• The following are the settings that are saved for each user snapshot BEST SHOT scene. Face Detection, Focus, EV Shift, White Balance, Flash, ISO, Metering, Dynamic Range, Flash Intensity, Flash Assist, Color Filter, Sharpness, Saturation, Contrast

• User BEST SHOT scenes are stored in built-in memory (page 124) in the SCENE folder (snapshots).

• Formatting the camera’s built-in memory (page 135) deletes all user BEST SHOT scenes.

• Use the following procedure when you want to delete a user BEST SHOT scene.

Display the information screen (page 65) of the user BEST SHOT scene you

want to delete. Press [2] ( ), select “Delete”, and then press [SET].

Using BEST SHOT

Shooting with High Speed Night Scene (High Speed Night Scene)

With High Speed Night Scene, the camera detects automatically whether it is being hand-held or on a tripod. When you press the shutter button, the camera will record a series of image and combine them in a way that minimizes image blur due to low light conditions. If the camera detects it is on a tripod, it will shoot a single image using a longer exposure time (instead of shooting and combining multiple images), which results in an even clearer image.

1. Set the mode dial to t (Single Shot), × (High-speed CS), or ª (Flash

CS).

2. Press [BS].

3. Select “High Speed Night Scene”.

• The camera automatically decides whether it is handheld or mounted on tripod at the moment you select the “High Speed Night Scene” BEST SHOT scene. It does not update its decision any time after that, until you select “High Speed Night Scene” again.

4. When you are ready to shoot, press the shutter button.

• After you press the shutter button, the message “Busy... Please wait...” will appear on the monitor screen to indicate that recording is in progress. Keep the camera still while this message is displayed. The recording process takes some time to complete after the message appears.

NOTE

• The following mode dial settings are ignored when shooting with this BEST SHOT

scene: t (Single Shot), × (High-speed CS), ª (Flash CS).

• Shooting with this BEST SHOT scene makes the shooting range narrower than normal.

• Movement while the camera is mounted on a tripod may cause the camera to erroneously judge it is being hand held.

• The flash is always turned off and the flash setting cannot be changed while High Speed Night Scene is enabled.

• For handheld shooting under very dark conditions, this BEST SHOT scene may not be able to produce the exposure level required for a clear image. Use of a tripod under very dark conditions is recommended.

Using BEST SHOT

Shooting with High Speed Anti Shake (High Speed Anti Shake)

When you press the shutter button while High Speed Anti Shake is enabled, the camera records multiple images and automatically combines them in a way that produces a final image with minimal blur. You can shoot with this feature to minimize the effects of camera movement when shooting with optical anti shake does not produce the desired results.

1. Set the mode dial to t (Single Shot), × (High-speed CS), or ª (Flash

CS).

2. Press [BS].

3. Select “High Speed Anti Shake”.

4. When you are ready to shoot, press the shutter button.

NOTE

• The following mode dial settings are ignored when shooting with this BEST SHOT

scene: t (Single Shot), × (High-speed CS), ª (Flash CS).

• Shooting with this BEST SHOT scene makes the shooting range narrower than normal.

• High Speed Anti Shake will not operate correctly while the camera is mounted on a tripod.

• High Speed Anti Shake may not operate properly resulting in blurred images if the camera is moved more than the allowable range or if the subject moves during shooting.

Using BEST SHOT

Shooting with Digital Panning (Digital Panning)

When you point the camera at a moving object and pan as you press the shutter button, the camera will perform a continuous shutter operation, recording multiple images. Then it will automatically correct for blurring of the subject only in the recorded images and combine them into a single image that shows a clear subject on a blurred background. This feature lets you shoot powerful panning images simply by following the subject.

1. Set the mode dial to t (Single Shot), × (High-speed CS), or ª (Flash

CS).

2. Press [BS].

3. Select “Digital Panning”.

4. When you are ready to shoot, press the shutter button.

• Lines will appear on the monitor screen, dividing it into nine areas. As you shoot, move the camera to keep the subject within the middle area as much as possible.

NOTE

• The following mode dial settings are ignored when shooting with this BEST SHOT

scene: t (Single Shot), × (High-speed CS), ª (Flash CS).

• Shooting with this BEST SHOT scene makes the shooting range narrower than normal.

• Under certain lighting conditions, shooting with Digital Panning can result in overexposure.

Isolating Moving Subjects (Multi-motion image)

Multi-motion image can be used to isolate a moving subject within a series of multiple images and place them against a stationary background. Use a tripod or some other means to make sure that the camera is not moving or shaking when shooting with Multi-motion image.

Basic Multi-motion image Procedure

1. Set the mode dial to t (Single Shot), × (High-speed CS), or ª (Flash

CS).

2. Press [BS].

3. Select “Multi-motion Image”.

4. Hold down the shutter button to record.

Using BEST SHOT

5. Release the shutter button.

Continuous Shutter shooting will stop and the resulting composite image will appear on the monitor screen.

• The above procedure shoots multiple images and combines them automatically into a final image. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.

• You can configure the CS fps and Prerecord CS time settings the same way as you configure the High-speed CS setting. Note, however, unlike High-speed CS, the maximum CS fps setting is 30.

• When recording, keep the shutter button depressed long enough to record at least six consecutive shutter images.

NOTE

• The following mode dial settings are ignored when shooting with this BEST SHOT

scene: t (Single Shot), × (High-speed CS), ª (Flash CS).

• Shooting with this BEST SHOT scene makes the shooting range narrower than normal.

• Shooting with “Multi-motion Image” assumes that the subject is moving and changing positions. Trying to use it to shoot a subject that is moving while maintaining the same location (such as a golf swing, a baseball swing, etc.) will cause an error message to appear on the monitor screen and failure of image recording, or will produce an image in which the shots of the subject are arranged incorrectly.

• Multi-motion will not operate correctly if you shake or move the camera along with the movement of the subject.

• If an error message appears on the monitor screen, either secure the camera so it does not move or shoot against a different type of background.

• Choose a shooting angle so the colors, shapes, and patterns of the moving subject and the background are as different as possible.

• Avoid a shooting angle where the background is monotone or mono-pattern (such as a clear blue sky).

• The camera may not be able to compose the final image if the intervals between movements are so narrow the subject shots overlap. If this happens, increase the interval by using the control panel to select a slower “High-speed CS fps” setting (page 51).

Using BEST SHOT

Shooting an Image in Accordance with Subject Movement (Move Out CS/Move In CS)

You can use these features to shoot an image automatically whenever the subject moves into or moves out of a frame on the monitor screen. You also can configure the camera to record images of what happened immediately before and after the subject moves.

Move Out CS

Move In CS

Automatically records what happened immediately before and after the subject moves outside of a boundary on the monitor screen.

Automatically records what happened immediately before and after the subject moves into a boundary on the monitor screen.

. To setup the camera

1. Set the mode dial to t (Single Shot), × (High-speed CS), or ª (Flash

CS).

2. Press [BS].

3. Select “Move Out CS” or “Move In CS”.

4. Press [SET].

5. Configure the boundary location and size

settings.

[8] [2] [4] [6] Moves the boundary.

Zoom controller Resizes the boundary.

6. Press [SET].

• If you want to reconfigure the settings, start again from step 4.

Boundary

7. Use [8] and [2] to select the third control panel option from the

bottom (Trigger Sense).

Using BEST SHOT

8. Use [4] and [6] to select the subject movement sensitivity, and then

press [SET].

• You can select any one of three sensitivity levels: “High”, “Normal”, or “Low”.

• Move Out CS Setting Guide High: For a subject that moves out of the boundary quickly Low : For a subject that moves out of the boundary slowly

• Move In CS Setting Guide High: For a subject that moves into the boundary quickly or for a small subject

(relative to the boundary)

Low : For a subject that moves into the boundary slowly or for a large subject

(relative to the boundary)

9. Use [8] and [2] to select the second control panel option from the

bottom (High-speed CS fps).

10.

Use [4] and [6] to select the CS speed setting you want, and then press [SET].

• You select a value in the range of 1 frame per second to 40 frames per second for the CS speed.

11.

Use [8] and [2] to select the bottom control panel option (Prerecord (Still image) Time).

12.

Use [4] and [6] to specify the pre-record time, which is the amount of time before and after subject movement for which you want to record images, and then press [SET].

Number of pre-recorded images and recording time

Auto shutter point

Number of real-time recorded images and recording time

CS speed

• The approximate number of recordable CS images will appear on the monitor screen.

• The “Number of pre-recorded images and recording time” cannot be set to zero.

Number of recordable

CS images

Remaining snapshot

memory capacity

Using BEST SHOT

. To shoot using Move Out CS

1. Compose the image so the subject is within the boundary on the

monitor screen.

2. Half-press the shutter button.

• The camera will adjust exposure and focus automatically.

3. When the boundary on the monitor screen turns

green, press the shutter button the rest of the way down.

At this time the camera will go into recording standby and start pre-recording images and storing them in a buffer, in accordance with the Prerecord Time setting you configured in step 10 under “To setup the camera” on page 71. After the buffer becomes full, new images keep being added while older images are continually being deleted. The camera will start saving images automatically the moment it detects that the subject has moved out of the boundary.

•“0 AUTO” flashes on the monitor screen during recording standby and auto recording.

4. Image recording will continue until the end of the Prerecord Time is

reached.

• While the camera is in Move Out CS recording standby, you can cancel standby by pressing the shutter button all the way down. You then will be able to shoot images normally.

• To stop an ongoing image recording operation, press [SET].

5. Save the CS images (page 53).

Using BEST SHOT

. To shoot using Move In CS

1. Compose the image at a location where you expect the subject to enter

the boundary on the monitor screen.

2. Half-press the shutter button.

• The camera will adjust exposure and focus automatically.

• In this case, use of manual focus (page 46) to preset a fixed focus is recommended.

3. When the boundary on the monitor screen turns

green, press the shutter button the rest of the way down.

At this time the camera will go into recording standby and start pre-recording images and storing them in a buffer, in accordance with the Prerecord Time setting you configured in step 10 under “To setup the camera” on page 71. After the buffer becomes full, new images keep being added while older images are continually being deleted. The camera will start saving images to memory automatically the moment it detects the subject has moved into the area within the boundary.

•“0 AUTO” flashes on the monitor screen during recording standby and auto recording.

Boundary

4. Image recording will continue until the end of the Prerecord Time is

reached.

• While the camera is in Move In CS recording standby, you can cancel standby by pressing the shutter button all the way down. You then will be able to shoot images normally.

• To stop an ongoing image recording operation, press [SET].

5. Save the CS images (page 53).

Using BEST SHOT

NOTE

• Compose the image so the entire subject and its background are within the boundary. Recording may not be performed correctly if there is little difference between the subject and the part of the background enclosed by the boundary. Also, Move Out CS may not record correctly if the subject is not in the center of the boundary.

• Move In CS and Move Out CS do not operate correctly if you press the shutter button all the way down. Be sure to half-press the shutter button. After images are pre-recorded, press the shutter button the rest of the way down.

• After pressing the shutter button all the way to put the camera into record standby, keep the camera still. Recording may not be performed correctly if you move the camera during record standby.

• The following mode dial settings are ignored when shooting with this BEST SHOT scene: t (Single Shot), × (High-speed CS), ª (Flash CS).

• The sleep mode and Auto Power Off are disabled while the camera is in record standby.

• The camera may not start recording automatically or camera power may turn off when battery power is low. Always make sure that the battery is sufficiently charged or use the optional AC adaptor before using these features.

• To save all of the continuous shutter images, select “Save All” (page 53) as the continuous shutter image save method. If you do, make sure that the memory card loaded in the camera has enough free space to store them.

• Zoom is disabled, and focus and exposure are fixed while the camera is in recording standby.

Using BEST SHOT

Advanced Settings

The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings.

Using On-screen Menus

. Example Menu Screen Operation

Press [MENU] to display the menu screen.

• Menu contents are different in the REC mode and PLAY mode.

Example: REC mode menu

[8] [2] [4] [6]

[MENU]

[SET]

Menu Screen Operation Buttons

[4] [6]

[8] [2] Selects a setting option.

[SET] Registers the selected setting.

[MENU] Exits the menu screen.

Selects tabs. [ setting.

6] is also used to display the options available for a

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

This will display the menu screen.

2. Use [4] and [6] to select the tab where the item you want to configure

is located.

Advanced Settings

3. Use [8] and [2] to select the menu item you

want, and then press [6].

4. Use [8] and [2] to change the setting.

Example: When “Self-timer” is selected on the “REC” tab

Tabs

5. After the setting is the way you want, press

[SET].

• Pressing [4] registers the selected setting and

returns to the menu.

• To configure settings on another tab after pressing [ move the highlighting up to the tabs, and then use [

. Menu Operations in This Manual

Menu operations are represented in this manual as shown below. The following operation is the same one described under “Example Menu Screen Operation” on page 76.

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Self-timer

4] to return to the menu, use [8] to

4] and [6] to select the tab you want.

Use [4] and [6] to select the “REC” tab.

Procedure

Items

Press [MENU].Press [r].

Use [8] and [2] to select the “Self-timer” and then press [6].

Advanced Settings

REC Mode Settings (REC)

Using the Self-timer (Self-timer)

Procedure

[r] (REC) *[MENU] * REC Tab * Self-timer

With the Self-timer, pressing the shutter button starts a timer. The shutter is released and the image is shot after a fixed amount of time.

10 sec 10-second Self-timer

2-second Self-timer

2 sec

X3 (Triple Self-timer)

Off Self-timer is disabled.

• The front lamp flashes while the Self-timer countdown is in progress.

• You can interrupt an ongoing Self-timer countdown by pressing [SET].

NOTE

• The Self-timer cannot be used together with the following features. High-speed CS with Prerecord (Still image), movie recording with Prerecord (Movie), Move Out CS, Move In CS, Multi-motion Image

• The Triple Self-timer cannot be used together with the following features. High-speed CS, Flash CS, Movie

• When shooting under conditions that slow down the shutter speed, you can use this setting to prevent image blur due to camera movement.

Shoots three images: one image 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, and the next two images as soon as the camera is ready after shooting the previous image. How long it takes for the camera to get ready to shoot depends on the image size and quality settings, whether or not a memory card is loaded in the camera, and the flash charge condition.

Front lamp

Advanced Settings

Using the Auto Focus Assist Light (AF Assist Light)

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * AF Assist Light

Half-pressing the shutter button while this setting is selected causes the front lamp to light, which provides illumination for focusing in areas where lighting is dim. Leaving this function turned off is recommended when shoot portraits from short distances, etc.

IMPORTANT!

• Never look directly into the front lamp while it is lit.

• Make sure your finger is not covering the front lamp.

Front lamp

Reducing the Effects of Camera and Subject Movement (Anti Shake)

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Anti Shake

You can turn on the camera’s Anti Shake feature to reduce image blur due to subject movement or camera movement when shooting a moving subject using telephoto, when shooting a fast-moving subject, or when shooting under dim lighting conditions.

Auto Minimizes the effects of camera and subject movement

Camera AS Minimizes the effects of camera movement only

Image AS Minimizes the effects of subject movement only

DEMO

Off Turns off all Anti Shake settings

Half-pressing the shutter button demonstrates the effect of “A Camera AS”. However, the image is not recorded.

Advanced Settings

NOTE

•Only “A Camera AS” can be used during movie recording.

• The ISO sensitivity setting (page 38) must be “AUTO” for “S Image AS” to work.

• If the flash fires, the Anti Shake icon will remain on the display, even though Anti Shake does not function during flash photography.

• Shooting with Anti Shake can cause an image to appear somewhat coarser than normal and can cause slight deterioration of image resolution.

• Anti Shake may not be able to eliminate the effects of camera or subject movement when movement is severe.

•“A Camera AS” may not work properly when the camera is mounted on a tripod. Either turn off Anti Shake or select “S Image AS”.

• When the image size setting is “RAW+” (page 33), this setting becomes “A Camera AS” when the Anti Shake setting is “D Auto”, and “Off” when the Anti Shake setting is “S Image AS”.

Shooting with Face Detection (Face Detection)

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Face Detection

The face detection feature adjusts focus and brightness to the faces in the image.

1. Use [4] and [6] to select “On” and then press [SET].

2. Point the camera at the subject (s).

The camera will detect human faces and display a frame around each one.

3. Half-press the shutter button.

The camera will focus and the frames around the faces it focuses on will turn green.

4. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down.

Advanced Settings

Tips for Best Face Detection Results

• The camera performs center focus if it cannot detect a face.

• Always make sure that Auto Focus (AF) is selected as the focus mode when shooting with face detection.

• Detection of the following types of faces is not supported. – A face that is obstructed by hair, sunglasses, a hat, etc., or a face in dark shade – A profile or a face that is at an angle – A face that is very far away and small, or very close and large – A face in an area that is very dark – A face of a pet or some other non-human subject

IMPORTANT!

• Face detection cannot be used in combination with any of the following features. – Some BEST SHOT scenes (Digital Panning, Move Out CS, Move In CS, Multi-

motion Image) – YouTube – Prerecord (Movie) – Movie Mode – High-speed CS with Prerecord (Still image)

• @ (Focus) is disabled while face detection is turned on.

Shooting with Continuous Auto Focus (Continuous AF)

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Continuous AF

When shooting a snapshot while “On” is selected for Continuous AF, Auto Focus is performed and focusing is continually updated until you half-press the shutter button.

• Before you half-press the shutter button, the camera focuses at the center of the screen. If “— Free” is selected for the “AF Area” setting (page 41) when you half- press the shutter button, focusing is performed for the area specified by “— Free”. If “Face Detection” is turned on, focusing is performed in the area where a face is detected.

Advanced Settings

Specifying the [AEL] button Operation (AE/AF Lock)

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * AE/AF Lock

See page 49 for details.

Configuring the Continuous Shutter Image Save Method (Save CS Images)

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Save CS Images

See page 53 for details.

Turning Digital Zoom On or Off (Digital Zoom)

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Digital Zoom

Select “On” when you want to use digital zoom (page 44).

• Digital zoom is disabled while shooting with the following features. – Some BEST SHOT scenes (High Speed Anti Shake, Digital Panning) – High-speed movie recording –“Á Super Macro” selected for the focus mode – “RAW+” image size

Advanced Settings

Shooting with Quick Shutter (Quick Shutter)

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Quick Shutter

When Quick Shutter is turned on, you can press the shutter button all the way without waiting for Auto Focus. This will record the image using a high-speed focus operation that is much faster than Auto Focus.

Turns on Quick Shutter

• Some images may be out of focus when Quick Shutter is used.

Turns off Quick Shutter so focus is performed using normal Auto Focus before the image is recorded.

• If you fully press the shutter button while Quick Shutter is turned off,

Off

• Quick Shutter is disabled when the zoom factor is greater. Recording is performed

images will continue to be shot without focusing.

• Whenever possible, take a little extra time to half-press the shutter button in order to ensure proper focus.

NOTE

using Auto Focus at this time.

Turning on Image Review (Review)

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Review

While Review is turned on, the camera will display a image for about one second immediately after you press the shutter button to record it.

• Image review is available only when shooting single images. It does not work with continuous shutter.

Displaying the On-screen Grid (Grid)

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Grid

The on-screen grid can be displayed on the REC mode monitor screen for easy vertical and horizontal alignment when composing images.

Advanced Settings

Using Icon Help (Icon Help)

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Icon Help

While Icon Help is turned on, a textual description will appear on the display for certain icons when you switch between REC functions.

Function Supported by Icon Help

• REC Mode

Configuring Power On Default Settings (Memory)

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Memory

When you turn off the camera, it remembers the current settings of all enabled memory items and restores them when you turn it back on. Any memory item that is disabled will be returned to its initial default setting whenever you turn off the camera.

Setting Disabled (Initial Default Setting) Enabled

Flash Auto

Self-timer Off

Flash Intensity 0

Digital Zoom Off

MF Position Position before manual focus was selected.

Zoom Position

* Full wide

* Optical zoom setting only.

Setting at power off

Advanced Settings

Image Quality Settings (Quality)

Specifying Snapshot Image Quality (T Quality (Snapshot))

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * T Quality (Snapshot)

Fine Gives image quality priority

Normal Normal

Economy Gives the number of images priority

• The “Fine” setting helps to bring out details when shooting a finely detailed image that includes dense tree branches or leaves, or an image of a complex pattern.

• Memory capacity (the number of images you can record) will be affected by the quality settings you configure (page 168).

Reducing Underexposure and Overexposure (Dynamic Range)

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Dynamic Range

You can adjust the Dynamic Range setting in order to capture the bright areas of an image while reducing the chance of overexposure and underexposure.

Expand +2

Expand +1 Suppresses overexposure and underexposure

Off No suppression of overexposure and underexposure

• The dynamic range setting is ignored during high-speed movie recording.

Suppresses overexposure and underexposure more than “Expand +1”

Advanced Settings

Specifying Flash Intensity (Flash Intensity)

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Flash Intensity

You can specify flash intensity to one of 13 levels from +2 (brightest flash) to –2 (least bright flash).

• Flash intensity may not change when the subject is too far away or too close.

Turning On Flash Assist (Flash Assist)

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Flash Assist

The subject in an image will look too dark if flash intensity is not enough to reach a subject that is too far away. When this happens, you can use flash assist to supplement the brightness of the subject so it appears as if flash illumination was sufficient. Select “Auto” to turn on Flash Assist. Flash Assist may not produce the desired result if you use it after changing the initial default settings of any of the following. Flash Intensity, EV Shift, ISO, Contrast

Flash assist turned off Flash assist turned on

Using Built-in Color Filters (Color Filter)

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Color Filter

Settings: Off, B/W, Sepia, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink, and Purple

Advanced Settings

Controlling Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Sharpness

You can specify one of five sharpness settings from +2 (sharpest) to –2 (least sharp).

Controlling Color Saturation (Saturation)

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Saturation

You can specify one of five saturation settings from +2 (most saturated) to –2 (least saturated).

Adjusting Image Contrast (Contrast)

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Contrast

You can specify one of five contrast settings from +2 (most contrast between light and dark) to –2 (least contrast between light and dark).

Advanced Settings

Viewing Snapshots and Movies

Viewing Snapshots

See page 24 for the procedure for viewing snapshots.

Viewing a Movie

1. Press [p] (PLAY) and then use [4] and [6] to display the movie you

want to view.

2. Press [SET] to start playback.

Movie icon: »

Recording time

Image quality

Movie Playback Controls

During playback, changes the playback direction and playback speed.

[4] [6]

[SET] Toggles between pause and play.

[DISP] Cycles through information display formats.

Zoom controller

[8] [2]

[MENU] Ends movie playback.

• Playback may not be possible for movies not recorded with this camera.

While playback is paused, scrolls forward or back.

• Playback speed cannot be adjusted while the displayed image is zoomed.

Zooms the image.

• You can use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to scroll the zoomed image on the monitor screen.

Adjusts audio volume during playback. Pressing [2] while playback is paused starts movie editing (page 97).

• Audio adjustment is not possible for a movie that does not include audio.

Viewing Snapshots and Movies

Viewing Continuous Shutter Images

Each time you perform a continuous shutter (CS) operation, the camera creates a CS group that includes all of the images for that particular CS session. You can use the following procedure to play back the images in a particular CS group.

1. Press [p] (PLAY) and then use [4] and [6]

to display the CS group whose images you want to view.

Number of image files in the CS group

CS group icon

2. Press [SET] to start playback the images in

the CS group.

This will play back the images in the CS group you selected.

Current image number/number of images in the group

CS speed

Playback guide

Playback Controls

During playback, changes the playback direction and playback speed.

[4] [6]

[SET] Toggles between pause and play.

[DISP] Cycles through information display formats.

Zoom controller

[8] Exits CS group playback.

[2] Displays the delete menu.

While playback is paused, scrolls forward or back.

• Playback speed cannot be adjusted while the displayed image is zoomed.

Zooms the image.

• You can use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to scroll the zoomed image on the monitor screen.

First image in the CS group

Viewing Snapshots and Movies

Deleting Continuous Shutter Images

You can use the following procedures to delete images while playback is in progress or paused.

. Deleting a Specific CS Group File

1. While CS image playback is in progress or paused, press [2].

2. Use [4] and [6] to display the image you want to delete.

3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Delete” and then press [SET].

• To delete other files, repeat steps 2 and 3.

• To exit the delete operation, press [MENU].

. Deleting All Files in a CS Group

1. While CS image playback is in progress or paused, press [2].

2. Use [8] and [2] to select “Del Group Images” and then press [SET].

3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Yes”, and then press [SET].

Dividing Up a CS Group

Use the following to divide up a CS Group into individual images.

. Dividing Up a Specific CS Group

1. While a CS group folder is displayed, press [MENU].

2. Use [4] and [6] to select “PLAY”.

3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Divide Group” and then press [6].

4. Use [4] and [6] to display the CS group folder whose CS group you

want to divide up.

5. Use [8] and [2] to select “Divide” and then press [SET].

• To divide up other CS group files, repeat steps 4 and 5.

Viewing Snapshots and Movies

. Dividing Up All CS Groups

1. While a CS group folder is displayed, press [MENU].

2. Use [4] and [6] to select “PLAY”.

3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Divide Group” and then press [6].

4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Divide All Groups” and then press [SET].

5. Use [8] and [2] to select “Yes”, and then press [SET].

• Once a CS group is divided, it cannot be regrouped.

Copying a CS Group Image

Use the following procedure to copy an image in a CS group to a location outside of the group.

1. While a CS group folder is displayed, press [SET].

2. While an image inside the CS group is displayed, press [MENU].

3. Use [4] and [6] to select “PLAY”.

4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Select Frame”, and then press [6].

5. Use [4] and [6] to display the image you want to copy.

6. Use [8] and [2] to select “Copy”, and then press [SET].

NOTE

• The functions below cannot be performed on snapshots inside a CS group folder. Before using either of these functions, perform the above procedure (Select Frame) to copy the image first. Cropping, Rotation, Resize

Viewing Snapshots and Movies

Zooming an On-screen Image

1. In the PLAY mode, use [4] and [6] to scroll through the images until

the one you want is displayed.

2. Slide the zoom controller towards z ([) to

zoom.

You can use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to scroll the zoomed image on the monitor screen. Slide the zoom controller towards w to unzoom the image.

– When monitor screen contents are turned on, a

graphic in the lower right corner of the screen shows what part of the zoomed image is currently

displayed. – To exit the zoom screen, press [MENU]. – Though the maximum image zoom factor is 8X,

certain image sizes may not allow zooming up to

the full 8X.

Displaying the Image Menu

1. In the PLAY Mode, slide the zoom controller

towards w (]).

Use [8], [2], [4] and [6] to move the selection boundary around the image menu. To view a particular image, use [8], [2], [4], or [6] to move the selection boundary to the image you want and then press [SET].

• In the case of a movie or a continuous shutter (CS) file, the first frame of the file will be displayed.

Zoom factor

Image area

Current display area

Boundary

Viewing Snapshots and Movies

Viewing Snapshots and Movies on a TV Screen

1. Use the AV cable that comes with the camera to connect it to the TV.

Yellow

AUDIO IN jack (white)

VIDEO IN jack (yellow)

White

AudioVideo

AV cable (bundled)

USB/AV port

Making sure that the 6 mark on the camera is aligned with the 4 mark of the AV cable connector, connect the cable to the camera.

• Make sure that you insert the cable connector into the USB/AV port until you feel it click securely into place. Failure to insert the connector fully can result in poor communication or malfunction.

• Note that even while the connector is fully inserted, you still will be able to see the metal part of the connector as shown in the illustration.

• Before connecting to a TV to display images, be sure to configure the camera’s [r] (REC) and [p] (PLAY) buttons for “Power On” or “Power On/Off” (page 132).

• Make sure that the camera is turned off before plugging in or unplugging the cable. Check the user documentation that comes with the TV for information about requirements before plugging into or unplugging from the TV.

2. Turn on the TV and select its video input mode.

If the TV has more than one video input, select the one where the camera is connected.

Viewing Snapshots and Movies

3. Press [p] (PLAY) to turn on the camera.

This will cause an image to appear on the TV screen, without anything appearing on the camera’s monitor screen.

• Pressing [ON/OFF] or [r] (REC) will not turn on the camera while the AV cable is connected.

• You also can change the aspect ratio of the screen and the video output system (page 133).

4. Now you can display images and play back movies as you normally do.

Recording Camera Images to a DVD Recorder or Video Deck

Use one of the following methods to connect the camera to the recording device using the camera’s bundled AV cable.

– DVD recorder or video deck: Connect to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN terminals. – Camera: USB/AV port

You can play a slideshow of snapshots and movies on the camera and record it on a DVD or video tape. You can record movies by selecting “» Only” for the slideshow “Images” setting (page 95). When recording images to an external device, use [DISP] to clear all indicators from the monitor screen (page 136). For information about connecting a monitor to the recording device and about how to record, see the user documentation that comes with the recording device you are using.

NOTE

• Audio is monaural.

• Some TVs may not be able to output images and/or audio correctly.

• Audio is initially output by the camera at maximum volume. When you first start displaying images, set the TV volume control at a relatively low level and then adjust it as required.

• All icons and indicators that appear on the monitor screen also appear on the TV screen. You can use [DISP] to change the display contents.

Viewing Snapshots and Movies

Other Playback Functions (PLAY)

This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other playback operations.

For information about menu operations, see page 76.

Playing a Slideshow on the Camera (Slideshow)

Procedure

[p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Slideshow

Start Starts the slideshow

Specifies the type of images to be included in the slideshow

Images

Time

Interval

Effect

All images: Snapshots, movies, continuous shutter images All images except

Only: Snapshots only

» Only: Movies only One Image: One single selected image (selected using [4] and [6])

Time from the start to the end of the slideshow 1 to 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes

Amount of time each image remains displayed Use [4] and [6] to select a value from 1 to 30 seconds, or “MAX”. If you specify a value from 1 to 30 seconds, movies play from beginning to end. When the slideshow reaches a movie file while “MAX” is selected, only the first frame of the movie will displayed.

Select the effect you want. Pattern 1 to 5: Plays background music and applies an image change

• Patterns 1 through 4 have different background music, but they all use the same image change effect.

• Pattern 5 can be used for playback of snapshots only (except for those that are part of a CS group), and the “Interval” setting is ignored.

• Movies that include audio are played back without BGM. Movies that do not include audio are played back with BGM.

• The currently selected image change effect setting is disabled automatically in following cases. – When playing a slideshow for which “» Only” or “One Image” is

selected for the “Images” setting – When the interval setting is 1 second or 2 seconds. – Before and after playback of a movie – During CS group playback

Off: No image change effect or background music

: All non-continuous shutter (CS) images

effect.

Other Playback Functions (PLAY)

• To stop the slideshow, press [SET] or [MENU]. Pressing [MENU] stops the slideshow and returns to the menu screen.

• Adjust audio volume by pressing [8] or [2] during playback.

• All button operations are disabled while the slideshow is transitioning from one image to another.

• The time required for transition from one image to another may be longer in the case of an image that was not recorded with this camera.

Creating a Snapshot of Movie Frames (MOTION PRINT)

Procedure

[p] (PLAY) * Movie Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * MOTION PRINT

1. Use [4] and [6] to scroll

through the movie frames and display the one you want to use as the image of the MOTION PRINT image.

Holding down [4] or [6] scrolls at high speed.

9 frames 1 frame

2. Use [8] and [2] to select either “9 frames” or “1 frame” and then

press [SET].

• When “9 frames” is selected, the frame you select in step 1 will be in the center of the MOTION PRINT image.

• Only the frames of movies recorded on this camera can be used in a MOTION PRINT image.

• Motion print cannot be used to capture frames from a 1000 fps high-speed movie recorded in the YouTube mode.

Other Playback Functions (PLAY)

Editing a Movie on the Camera (Movie Editing)

Procedure

[p] (PLAY) * Movie Screen of Movie to be Edited * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Movie Editing

The Movie Editing feature lets you use one of the following procedures to edit out a specific part of a movie.

Cut

(To-Point Cut)

Cut

(Point-To-Point Cut)

Cut

(From-Point Cut)

Cuts everything from the beginning of the movie up to the current location.

Cuts everything between two points.

Cuts everything from the current location to the end of the movie.

1. Use [8] and [2] to select the editing method you want to use and then

press [SET].

2. Use the following operations to select the frame

(point) from which or to which you want to cut the movie (the cut point).

[4] [6]

[SET] Toggles between pause and play.

During playback, changes the playback direction and playback speed. While playback is paused, scrolls forward or back.

Cut range (yellow)

Other Playback Functions (PLAY)

3. When the frame where you want the cut point to be is displayed, press

[2].

Cut

(To-Point Cut)

Cut

(Point-To-Point Cut)

Cut

(From-Point Cut)

While the frame you want the cut to be up to is displayed, press [2].

While the frame you want the first (From) cut to be is

displayed, press [2]. Select another frame.

While the frame you want the second (To) cut to be

is displayed, press [2].

While the frame you want the cut to be from is displayed, press [2].

4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Yes” and then press [SET].

The selected cut operation will take considerable time to complete. Don’t try to perform any camera operation until the “Busy... Please wait...” message disappears from the monitor screen. Note that a cut operation can take a long time if the movie being edited is long.

IMPORTANT!

• When you edit a movie, only the result is saved. The original movie is not retained. An editing operation cannot be undone.

NOTE

• A movie that is shorter than five seconds cannot be edited.

• Editing of movies recorded with a different type of camera is not supported.

• You will not be able to edit a movie if the amount of remaining memory capacity is less than the size of the movie file you want to edit. If there is not enough memory available, delete files you no longer need to free up more.

• Splitting of a movie into two movies and splicing of two different movies into a single movie are not supported.

• You also can start a movie editing operation while the movie you want to edit is playing back. Press [SET] to pause playback, and then press [2] to display the menu of editing options. Perform editing using the same procedures as described above.

Other Playback Functions (PLAY)

Adjusting White Balance (White Balance)

Procedure

[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * White Balance

You can use the white balance setting to select a light source type for a recorded image, which will affect the colors of the image.

Daylight Outdoors, fair weather

Overcast Outdoors, cloudy to rain, in tree shade, etc.

Shade Very high temperature light, such as building shade, etc.

Day White

Fluorescent

Daylight

Fluorescent

Tungsten Suppressing of the appearance of light bulb lighting

Cancel No white balance adjustment

NOTE

• You also can adjust the white balance when recording images (page 38).

• The original snapshot is retained in memory and not deleted.

• When you display an altered image on the camera’s monitor screen, the date and time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was altered.

• The corrected version of an image cannot be output to a TV (page 93).

White or day white fluorescent lighting, without suppressing color cast

Daylight fluorescent lighting, while suppressing color cast

Other Playback Functions (PLAY)

Adjusting the Brightness of an Existing Snapshot (Brightness)

Procedure

[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Brightness

You can select one of five brightness levels, from +2 (brightest) to –2 (least bright).

NOTE

• The original snapshot is retained in memory and not deleted.

• When you display an altered image on the camera’s monitor screen, the date and time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was altered.

• The corrected version of an image cannot be output to a TV (page 93).

Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF Printing)

Procedure

[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * DPOF Printing

See page 108 for details.

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Other Playback Functions (PLAY)

Casio EX-FH20 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Unpacking

Read this first!

Contents

Quick Start Basics

What is a digital camera?

What you can do with your CASIO camera

Attaching the Lens Cap and Strap

To load the batteries

Specifying the Battery Type

Configuring the Display Language the First Time You Turn On the Camera

Preparing a Memory Card

Supported Memory Cards

To load a memory card

To format (initialize) a new memory card

Turning the Camera On and Off

To turn power on

To turn off the camera

To shoot a snapshot

Holding the Camera Correctly

Viewing Snapshots

Deleting Images

To delete a single file

To delete all files

Snapshot Shooting Precautions

Auto Focus Restrictions

Snapshot Tutorial

Selecting a Recording Mode

Using the Control Panel

Selecting the Exposure Mode

Changing the Image Size (Size)

Using Flash (Flash)

Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO)

Adjusting White Balance (White Balance)

Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift)

Specifying the Metering Mode (Metering)

Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area)

Changing the Control Panel Date/Time Style

Shooting with Zoom

Optical Zoom/Digital Zoom Switch Point

Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus)

Locking the Auto Exposure and Auto Focus Setting

Specifying the [AEL] button Operation

Using Continuous Shutter

Using Flash Continuous Shutter

Using High-speed CS and Prerecord CS

Specifying the Method for Saving Continuous Shutter Images

Continuous Shutter Precautions

Recording Movies

To record a movie

Audio

Recording a High-definition Movie

Recording a High-speed Movie

Using Prerecord Movie (Prerecord (Movie))

Recording a Movie for YouTube (YouTube)

Turning Optical Zoom On or Off (Optical Zoom)

Using BEST SHOT

What is BEST SHOT?

Some Sample Scenes

To shoot with BEST SHOT

Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setups

Shooting with High Speed Night Scene (High Speed Night Scene)

Shooting with High Speed Anti Shake (High Speed Anti Shake)

Shooting with Digital Panning (Digital Panning)

Isolating Moving Subjects (Multi-motion image)

Basic Multi-motion image Procedure

Shooting an Image in Accordance with Subject Movement (Move Out CS/Move In CS)

Advanced Settings

Using On-screen Menus

REC Mode Settings (REC)

Using the Self-timer (Self-timer)

Using the Auto Focus Assist Light (AF Assist Light)

Reducing the Effects of Camera and Subject Movement (Anti Shake)

Shooting with Face Detection (Face Detection)

Shooting with Continuous Auto Focus (Continuous AF)

Specifying the [AEL] button Operation (AE/AF Lock)

Configuring the Continuous Shutter Image Save Method (Save CS Images)