Casio EXILIM EX-S1, EXILIM EX-M1 User Guide
Digital Camera
EX-S1/EX-M1
User’s Guide
Thank you for purchasing this
CASIO Product. Before using
it, be sure to read the
precautions contained in this
User’s Guide, and keep the
User’s Guide in a safe place
for future reference.
All the illustrations in this manual show the
EX-M1. See the text that accompanies the
illustrations for information about how the
EX-S1 and EX-M1 differ from each other.
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EX-M1
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Unpacking
Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer
as soon as possible.
Camera
EX-M1
AC power cord
LCD Remote Controller
*
* Comes with EX-M1 only * Comes with EX-M1 only
Rechargeable lithium ion
battery (NP-20)
Strap
Stereo Headphones
CD-ROM
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USB Cradle
Special USB Cable
Basic Reference
* The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country
or geographic area. The shape of the supplied AC power cord plug
is shown on the package.
Special AC Adaptor
Dummy Card
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
User’s Guide
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Contents
2 INTRODUCTION
Unpacking .................................................................... 2
Features ....................................................................... 8
Precautions .................................................................. 9
General Precautions 9
Data Error Precautions 11
Operating conditions 11
Condensation 12
LED Backlight 12
Lens 12
Other 12
14 QUICK START GUIDE
Getting Ready ............................................................ 14
To record an image .................................................... 15
To view a recorded image.......................................... 15
To delete an image..................................................... 16
17 GETTING READY
General Guide ............................................................ 17
Camera 17
USB Cradle 18
Using the Controller ................................................... 19
Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 20
Indicator Lamps.......................................................... 22
Attaching the Strap .................................................... 22
Power Requirements ................................................. 23
To load the battery 23
To charge the battery 24
Power Supply Precautions 28
Turning the Camera On and Off 29
Auto Power Off (APO) 29
Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 30
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings... 32
34 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Recording an Image................................................... 34
About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 35
Recording Precautions 35
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Using Zoom ................................................................ 36
Using the Flash .......................................................... 37
Flash Precautions 38
Using the Self-timer ................................................... 39
Specifying Image Size and Quality............................ 40
To specify the image size 40
To specify the image quality 41
42 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)........................... 42
Adjusting the White Balance...................................... 43
Adjusting White Balance Manually 44
Using the Night Scene Mode ..................................... 45
Using the Movie Mode ............................................... 46
Recording Audio (EX-M1 Only).................................. 47
Adding Audio to a Snapshot 47
Recording Your Voice 49
REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................... 50
Turning the Monitor Screen On and Off 50
Assigning Functions to the Controller 51
Specifying Power On Default Settings 52
53 PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation.......................................... 53
Playing an Audio Snapshot (EX-M1 Only) 54
Zooming the Displayed Image ................................... 55
Resizing an Image ..................................................... 56
Playing a Movie .......................................................... 57
Adding Audio to a Snapshot (EX-M1 Only) ............... 58
To re-record audio 59
Playing Back a Voice Recording File (EX-M1 Only) ... 60
61 DELETING FILES
Deleting a Single File ................................................. 61
Deleting All Files ........................................................ 62
63 FILE MANAGEMENT
Folders ....................................................................... 63
Memory Folders and Files 63
Protecting Files .......................................................... 64
To protect a single file 64
To protect all files in memory 65
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DPOF.......................................................................... 65
To insert the date during printing 66
To configure print settings for a single image 66
To configure print settings for all images 67
PRINT Image Matching II .............................................68
Exif Print ..................................................................... 68
Using the FAVORITE Folder...................................... 69
To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 69
To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 70
To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 70
71 OTHER SETTINGS
Turning the Key Tone On and Off.............................. 71
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ............. 71
Changing the Date and Time Setting ........................ 72
Changing the Date Format 72
Changing the Display Language ............................... 73
Formatting Built-in Memory........................................ 73
74 USING A MEMORY CARD
Using a Memory Card ................................................ 75
To insert a memory card into the camera 75
To remove a memory card from the camera 75
Formatting a Memory Card 76
Memory Card Precautions 77
Copying Files ............................................................. 77
To copy all the files in built-in memory
to a memory card 77
To copy a file from a memory card
to built-in memory 78
79 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
Installing the Software on the CD-ROM .................... 79
About the bundled CD-ROM 79
Operating environment 80
Installing the software 81
Transferring Files to a Computer............................... 87
Transferring Files Over a USB Connection 87
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images
to a Computer 90
Memory Data 91
Memory Directory Structure 92
Image Files Supported by the Camera 93
Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions 93
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94 PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M1 Only)
Transferring Audio Files to the Camera..................... 94
Preparing the Camera for Audio Player Operation ... 95
Using the Camera as an Audio Player ...................... 96
General Guide 96
Basic Remote Controller Operations 98
Specifying the Audio Playback Mode 99
Selecting a Specify Track for Playback 99
Specifying the Track Playback Sequence 100
Disabling Remote Controller Button Operations 102
LCD Remote Control Error Messages..................... 103
Audio Playback Precautions .................................... 103
104 APPENDIX
Menu Reference....................................................... 104
Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 105
Camera Indicator Lamps 105
USB Cradle Indicator Lamps 107
Troubleshooting Guide............................................. 108
Display Messages 111
Specifications ............................................................112
Main Specifications 112
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IMPORTANT!
• The contents of this manual are subject to change
without notice.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of
this manual.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may
arise through the use of the EX-S1/EX-M1.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable
for any damages or losses suffered by you or any third
party due to the use of Photo Loader and/or
Photohands.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of
data as a result of malfunction, repairs, or battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important data on
other media to protect against its loss.
• The SD logo is a registered trademark.
• Windows, Internet Explorer, and DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
•
MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon Technologies
AG of Germany, and licensed to the MultiMediaCard
Association (MMCA).
• Acrobat and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of Adobe
Systems Incorporated.
• The USB driver (mass storage) uses Phoenix Technologies Ltd. software.
Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997
Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed
from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.
• Other company, product and service names used
herein may also be trademarks or service marks of
others.
• Photo Loader and Photohands are the property of
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except as stipulated
above, all copyrights and other related rights to these
applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
■ Copyright Restrictions
Except for the purposes of your own personal enjoyment,
unauthorized copying of snapshot files, movie files, audio
files, and music files violates copyright laws and international contracts. Distribution to third parties of such files over
the Internet without permission of the copyright holder,
whether for profit or for free, violates copyright laws and international contracts.
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Features
• 1.24 million Effective Pixels
The 1.24-megapixel CCD (1.34 million total pixels) not only
provides plenty of resolution for normal image recording, it
also creates images that are perfectly suited for editing and
manipulation on a PC. An interpolation process can be
used to store 1,600 x 1,200-pixel images that are equivalent to those produced by a 2-megapixel camera.
• Fixed focus lens for quick operation
Fixed focus eliminates the need for lens movement, which
shortens startup time and shooting time.
• 1.6-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen
• 4X digital zoom
• 12MB flash memory
Images can be recorded without using a memory card.
• Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia
Cards) for memory expansion
• Easy Charging
Just place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge its
battery.
• Easy Image Transfer
Transfer images to a computer simply by placing the camera onto the USB cradle.
• DCF Data Storage
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage
protocol provides image inter-compatibility between the
digital camera and printers.
• Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)
Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want
using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used
when specifying images and quantities for printing by professional print services.
• PRINT Image Matching II Compatible
Images include PRINT Image Matching II data (mode setting and other camera setup information). A printer that
supports PRINT Image Matching II reads this data and adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images come
out just the way you intended when you recorded them.
• Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands
Your camera comes bundled with the latest version of
Photo Loader, the popular application that automatically
loads images from your camera to your PC. Photo Loader
also includes a feature that automatically attaches images
to e-mail messages. Also included is Photohands, an application that makes image retouching quick and easy.
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* EX-M1 Only
• Snapshot + Audio Mode
Adds audio to a snapshot.
• Movie + Audio Mode
• Voice Recording
Quick and easy recording of voice input.
• After Recording
Adds audio to images after they are recorded.
• Audio Player Capabilities
Use the camera to play back music data from standard
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3) files.
Precautions
General Precautions
Be sure to observe the following important precautions
whenever using the EX-S1/EX-M1.
All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the camera” refer to the CASIO EX-S1/EX-M1 Digital Camera.
• Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while
operating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so creates the danger of serious accident.
• Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your
own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the
risk of electric shock when exposed. Always leave maintenance and repair work up to CASIO authorized service providers.
• Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the
camera’s viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight.
• Keep the connector cover and the other small parts and
accessories of this camera out of the reach of small children. If swallowed accidentally, contact your physician immediately.
• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a
motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driver’s vision and create the danger of accident.
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• Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject’s
eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if
it is fired too close to the eyes, especially with young children. When using the flash, the camera should be at least
one meter from the eyes of the subject.
• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and
never let it get wet. Moisture creates the danger of fire and
electric shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the rain
or snow, at the seashore or beach, in the bathroom, etc.
• Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera,
immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the
power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO
authorized service provider. Using the camera under these
conditions creates the danger of fire and electric shock.
• Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming
out of the camera, immediately turn power off and unplug
the AC adaptor from the power outlet. Using the camera
under these conditions creates the danger of fire and electric shock. After making sure there is no more smoke coming from the camera, take it to your nearest CASIO authorized service provider for repair. Never attempt your own
maintenance.
• Never use the AC adaptor to power any other device besides this camera. Never use any other AC adaptor besides the one that comes with this camera.
• Never cover the AC adaptor with a quilt, blanket, or other
cover while it is in use, and do not use it near a heater.
• At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from the power
outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug.
Dust build up around the prongs can create the danger of
fire.
• If the camera’s case should ever become cracked due to
dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment,
immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the
power outlet, and contact your nearest CASIO authorized
service provider.
• Never use the camera inside of an aircraft or in any other
areas where its use is prohibited. Doing so can result in an
accident.
• Physical damage and malfunction of this camera can
cause the data stored in its memory to be deleted. Be sure
to always keep backup copies of data by transferring them
to personal computer memory.
• Never open the battery cover, disconnect the AC adaptor
from the camera or unplug it from the wall socket while recording images. Doing so will not only make storage of the
current image impossible, it can also corrupt other image
data already stored in camera memory.
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Data Error Precautions
• Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital
components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in camera memory.
— Removing the battery while image recording or data
communication is in progress.
— Removing a memory card while image recording is in
progress.
— Removing the battery, removing the memory card, or
placing the camera onto the USB cradle while the operation/flash charge lamp is still flashing after you turn
off the camera.
— Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the camera
from the USB cradle, or disconnecting the AC adaptor
from the USB cradle while a data communication opera-
tion is being performed.
— Using low battery.
— Other abnormal operations.
Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to
appear on the monitor screen (page 111). Follow the instructions provided by the message to correct the situation.
Operating conditions
• This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging
from 0°C to 40°C.
• Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.
— In areas subject to direct sunlight
— In areas subject to high humidity or dust
— Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to
temperature extremes
— Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the
sun
— In areas subject to strong vibration
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Condensation
• When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is
the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or
on interior components. Condensation can cause malfunction of the camera, so you should avoid exposing it to conditions that might cause condensation.
• To keep condensation from forming, place the camera into
a plastic bag before moving it into a location that is much
warmer or colder than your current location. Leave it in the
plastic bag until the air inside the bag has a chance to
reach the same temperature as the new location. If condensation does form, remove the battery from the camera
and leave the battery cover open for a few hours.
LED Backlight
• The monitor screen is illuminated by an LED backlight. A
dark monitor screen indicates that the LED backlight has
reached the end of its service life, and needs to be replaced by a CASIO authorized service provider. Note that
you will be charged for LED backlight replacement. The
LED backlight brightness is reduced by half after about
1,000 hours of use.
Lens
• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of
the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause
malfunction.
• Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can interfere with proper image recording. Never touch the lens with
your fingers. You can remove dust particles from the lens
surface by using a lens blower to blow them off. Next, wipe
the surface of the lens with a soft lens cloth.
Other
• The camera may become slightly warm during use. This
does not indicate malfunction.
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GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF
THIS UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas).
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B peripheral, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
FCC WARNING
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: EX-S1/EX-M1
Trade Name: CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD.
Responsible party: CASIO INC.
Address: 570 MT. PLEASANT AVENUE,
DOVER,NEW JERSEY 07801
Telephone number: 973-361-5400
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD.
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
EX-S1/EX-M1
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QUICK START GUIDE
QUICK START GUIDE
Getting Ready
1.
Load the battery (page 23).
1
2
3
3.
Configure screen message language, and current time settings (page 32).
2.
Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the
battery (page 24).
• It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge.
1
2
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To record an image
(See page 34 for details.)
4
1
3
2
1.
Press the power button to turn on the camera.
2.
Align the mode selector with “REC”.
3.
Point the camera at the subject, and use the
monitor screen or viewfinder to compose the
image.
4.
Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter release button.
To view a recorded image
3
1.
Press the power button to turn on the camera.
2.
Align the mode selector with “PLAY”.
3.
Rock the controller left (back) or right (forward) to scroll through images on the monitor
screen.
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(See page 53 for details.)
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QUICK START GUIDE
To delete an image
(See page 61 for details.)
1
3, 4, 5, 6
1.
Press the power button to turn on the camera.
2.
Align the mode selector with “PLAY”.
3.
Rock the controller down to select .
4.
Rock the controller left or right to scroll through images and display
the one you want to delete.
5.
Rock the controller up or down to select “Delete”.
• To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything, select “Cancel”.
6.
Click by pressing straight down on the controller to delete the selected image.
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GETTING READY
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GETTING READY
This section contains about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera.
General Guide
The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.
Camera
■ Front
1
2
3
6
4
1 Power button
2 Shutter release button
3 Flash
4 Lens
5 Microphone
(EX-M1 only)
6 Self-timer lamp
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■ Back
7
8
E
D
9
C
0
7 Operation/Flash charge
lamp
8 Viewfinder
9 MENU button
A
0 Mode selector
A Strap bar
B Battery cover
C Speaker (EX-M1 only)
D Controller
* Rock the controller up,
down, left, or right to select
items. To execute a
function, click by pressing
straight down on the
controller.
E Monitor Screen
GETTING READY
4
■ Bottom
FG
F Connector cover
G Memory card slot
If you are not using a memory card, be sure to insert the
dummy card into this slot to protect against dust and
damage.
Removing the Connector Cover
H
Be sure to replace the
connector cover whenever
the connector is not being
used.
H Connector
* Connection of an LCD
remote controller is
supported by the EX-M1
only.
USB Cradle
Simply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB
cradle lets you perform the following tasks.
• Battery charging (page 24)
• Automatic transfer of images to a computer (page 87)
■ Front
1
2
3
1 Camera connector
2 USB lamp
3 CHARGE lamp
■ Back
4 USB
(USB port)
5 DC IN 5.3V
(AC adaptor connector)
5
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NOTE
• See “Using the Camera as an Audio Player” on page
96 for information about the LCD remote controller
that comes with the EX-M1.
Using the Controller
The controller is used to select on-screen items and to execute functions. The following are the terms used in this
manual to describe controller operations.
Term
Rock
Click
Use your thumb to push the
controller up, down, left, or right.
Use your thumb to press straight
down on the controller until it clicks.
Rock Click
Meaning
• While a menu is on the display, rock the controller to select
a tab or menu item. When the item you want is selected,
click to execute or apply it.
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Monitor Screen Contents
The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.
■ REC Mode
NOTE
• You can turn
display of monitor
screen information
on and off. See
“Turning the Monitor
Screen On and Off”
on page 50 for more
information.
White balance indicator
None Auto
Sunlight
Shade
Light Bulb
Fluorescent
Manual
Flash Mode indicator
None Auto Flash
Flash Off
Flash On
Red-eye reduction
Digital zoom factor
Battery capacity
Self-timer Recording Mode indicator
Snapshot
Night Scene
Movie
Snapshot Audio (EX-M1 only)
Voice Recording (EX-M1 only)
Memory capacity
(Remaining number
of storable images)
Image size
1600 x1200 pixels
1280 x 960pixels
640 x 480 pixels
Quality
FINE
NORMAL
ECONOMY
Built-in memory selected
for data storage.
Memory card selected for
data storage.
EV value
Date and time
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■ PLAY Mode
Image protection
indicator
Battery capacity
Folder number/File number
Image size
1600 x1200 pixels
1280 x 960 pixels
640 x 480 pixels
Quality
FINE
NORMAL
ECONOMY
Date and time
IMPORTANT!
• Some information may not display properly if you display an image that was recorded using a different digital camera model.
Built-in memory data
Memory card data
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Indicator Lamps
You can find out the operational status of the camera and the
USB cradle at a glance by checking the color of the indicator
lamps, and whether a lamp is lit or flashing. For details, see
“Indicator Lamp Reference” on page 105.
Operation/Flash charge lamp
Self-timer lamp
USB lamp
CHARGE lamp
Attaching the Strap
Attach the strap to the strap bar as shown in the illustration.
IMPORTANT!
• Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when using the camera to protect against accidentally dropping it.
• The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera
only. Do not use it for any other purpose.
• Never swing the camera around by the strap.
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Power Requirements
Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20).
To load the battery
1.
Pressing the battery cover on the side of the
camera, slide it in the direction indicated by
the arrow and then swing it open.
2.
Align the arrow mark on the battery with the
arrow mark on the camera as shown in the illustration, and slide the battery into the battery
compartment.
Arrow marks
3.
Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide
it in the direction indicated by the arrow while
pressing down on it.
IMPORTANT!
• Use only the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion
battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of
battery is not supported.
NOTE
• When removing the battery, open the battery cover
and tilt it towards the side. When the battery slides out
part way, pull it out by hand.
The battery is not charged when you purchase the camera. You need to charge the battery before using the
camera for the first time.
NP-20
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To charge the battery
1.
Connect the AC power cord to the AC adaptor.
2.
Plug the other end of the AC power cord into a
household power outlet.
3.
Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 5.3V connector of the USB cradle.
USB Cradle
DC IN 5.3V
AC Adaptor
AC power cord
4.
Turn off the camera
and remove its
connector cover.
Connector cover
5.
Set the camera onto
the USB cradle.
• The CHARGE lamp on
the USB cradle should
turn red, indicating that
charging has started.
When charging is
complete, the CHARGE
lamp will turn green.
CHARGE lamp
6.
After charging is complete, remove the camera
from the USB cradle and replace the connector
cover.
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IMPORTANT!
• It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge. Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity and charging conditions.
• Use only the USB cradle to charge the special NP-20
rechargeable lithium ion battery. Never use any other
charger device.
• Use only the bundled AC adaptor. Never use any
other type of AC adaptor. Do not use optionally available AD-C620 and AD-C630 AC adaptors with this
camera.
• Make sure that the camera connector of the USB
cradle is securely inserted into the camera’s connector as far as it will go.
• The CHARGE lamp may remain amber colored and
the charge operation may not start right away if you try
to charge immediately after using the camera (which
causes battery to become warm) or when it is too hot
or too cold where you are performing the charge operation. If this happens, simply wait until the battery
reaches normal temperature. The CHARGE lamp will
turn red and charging will start when the battery temperature returns to the allowable charging temperature range.
• The CHARGE lamp flashing red indicates that an error
occurred while charging. An error can be caused by
any of the following: a problem with the cradle, a problem with the camera, or a problem with the battery or
how it is loaded. Remove the camera from the cradle
and see if it works normally.
• The USB cradle can be used for charging or USB data
communication only.
NOTE
• USB cradle is designed for operation with any power
supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC. Note, however, that the shape of the AC power cord plug varies
according to country or geographic area. If you plan to
use the cradle in another geographic area, you need
to purchase a commercially available AC power cord
that is compatible with the power outlets in that area.
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■ If the camera works normally
1.
Continue using the camera until the current
charge is used up, and then charge the battery.
■ If the camera does not work normally
This can mean there is a problem with how the battery is
loaded.
1.
Remove the battery from the camera and check
the battery contacts for dirt. If the contacts are
dirty, wipe them clean with a dry cloth.
2.
Check to make sure that the AC adaptor’s
power cord is connected securely to the power
outlet and cradle.
• If the same symptoms occur again when you place the
camera on the cradle after taking the above steps,
contact a CASIO authorized service provider.
■ Battery Life Guidelines
The battery life guideline values given below indicate the
amount of time at standard temperature (25°C) until power
automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not
guarantee that the battery will provide the amount of service
indicated. Low temperatures and continued use reduce battery life.
Operation
Continuous Recording
Continuous Playback (Continu-
ous Snapshot Recording)
Continuous Voice Recording*
Continuous Audio Playback*
* EX-M1 only
Measurement Conditions
Figures are based on continuous recording under the following conditions.
Flash turned off
Normal temperature (25°C)
• Recording one image per minute under the above conditions reduces battery life to about one sixth of that noted
above.
• Voice recording times are based on continuous recording,
while audio playback times are based on continuous output
(through headphones).
Approximate Battery Life
80 minutes (480 shots)
110 minutes
80 minutes
330 minutes
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• The above values are based a new battery starting from a
full charge. Repeated charging shortens battery life.
• Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash,
zoom and other functions, and how long you leave power
turned on.
* Voice recording and audio playback times apply to the EX-M1 only.
■ Tip to Make the Battery Last Longer
If you do not need the flash while recording, use the menu to
select (flash off) for the flash mode. See page 37 for
more information.
■ Low Battery Indicator
The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on
the monitor screen changes as battery power is used. If you
continue to use the camera while the battery level is ,
camera power will automatically turn off. When this happens,
charge the battery as soon as possible.
Battery Level High Low
Indicator
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Power Supply Precautions
■ Battery Precautions
See the instructions that come with the rechargeable lithium
ion battery for important precautions you need to observe
during its use.
■ USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions
• Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage is
outside the rating marked on the AC adaptor.
Doing so can create the danger of fire or electric shock. Use only the bundled AC adaptor
specified for this camera.
• Do not allow the AC adaptor cord to become
cut or damaged, do not place heavy objects on
it, and keep it away from heat. A damaged
Caution!
power cord creates the risk of fire and electric
shock.
• Never try to modify the AC adaptor cord, or
subject it to severe bending, twisting, or pulling. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
• Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands
are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric
shock.
• Do not overload extension cords or wall outlets. Doing so creates the danger of fire and
electric shock.
• Should the cord of the AC adaptor become
damaged (exposed internal wiring), request a
replacement from a CASIO authorized service
provider. A damaged AC adaptor cord creates
the danger of fire or electric shock.
• Make sure you always remove the camera from the USB
cradle before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.
• Charging and USB data communication can cause the AC
adaptor to become warm. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.
• Unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet whenever
you are not using it.
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Turning the Camera On and Off
Press the power button to turn the
camera on and off.
Pressing the power button to turn
on the camera causes the operation/flash charge lamp to flash
green. Press the power button
again to turn off the camera.
IMPORTANT!
• If camera power is turned off by the Auto Power Off
feature, press the power button to turn it back on
again.
Power button
Auto Power Off (APO)
Auto Power Off (APO) automatically turns off the camera
when you do not perform any operation for certain amount of
time. The amount of time that needs to pass before APO is
triggered depends on the mode the camera is in.
Mode
REC
PLAY
AUDIO
(EX-M1 only)
Approximate Time to APO
2 minutes
2 minutes
10 seconds
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Using the On-screen Menus
Pressing MENU displays menus on the monitor screen that
you can use to perform various operations. The menu that
appears depends on whether you are in the REC mode or
the PLAY mode. The following shows an example menu procedure in the REC mode.
1.
Turn on the camera,
and then align the
mode selector with
“REC” to enter the
REC mode.
• If you want to enter the
PLAY mode instead,
you would align the
mode selector with
“PLAY”.
2.
Press MENU.
Settings
Mode selector
Tab
Selection cursor (indicates the
currently selected item)
● Menu Screen Operations
When you want to do this:
Move between tabs
Move from the tab to the
settings
Move between the settings
Display the options
available for a setting
Select an option
Register an option
selection and exit the menu
screen
Register an option
selection and return to the
menu screen
Exit the menu screen
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Do this:
Rock the controller left or right
Rock the controller down
Rock the controller up or down
Rock the controller right or click
the controller
Rock the controller up or down
Click the controller
Rock the controller left
Press MENU
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