Casio EXILIM EX-Z1200 User Guide

Download

Digital Camera

EX-Z1200

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.

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

• For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the official EXILIM

Website at http://www.exilim.com/.

K846PCM1DMX

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

* The shape of the AC power

cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.

Special AC Adaptor (AD-C52G)/AC Power Cord * Strap

USB Cable AV Cable CD-ROMs (2) Basic Reference

Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery

(NP-40)

USB Cradle (CA-36)

To attach the strap to the camera.

Attach strap here.

UNPACKING

UNPACKING 2

QUICK START BASICS 9

First, charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Configuring Display Language, Date,

and Time Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Shooting a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Viewing Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Shooting a Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Viewing a Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Deleting a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

INTRODUCTION 22

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Read this first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Precautions during Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

GETTING READY 37

Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

■ To load the battery 37

■ To charge the battery 38

■ Replacing the Battery 42

■ Battery Precautions 42

Using the Camera in another Country . . . . . . . . . .43

Turning Power On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Using a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

■ Supported Memory Cards 47

■ Loading a Memory Card into the Camera 49

■ Replacing the Memory Card 50

■ Formatting a Memory Card 51

Using On-screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Configuring Monitor Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . .54

■ Selecting a Screen Layout (Layout) 55

■ Turning Display Information On and Off (Info.) 58

■ Adjusting Monitor Screen Brightness

(Brightness) 59

■ Adjusting Monitor Screen Image Quality (Type) 60

If you lose your way... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

CONTENTS

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT 62

Specifying the Recording Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Holding the Camera Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Shooting a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

■ Specifying Image Size 68

■ Specifying Image Quality 69

■ Turning Off the AF Assist Lamp 70

■ Snapshot Shooting Precautions 71

■ Auto Focus Restrictions 72

Shooting with Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Using Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Using the Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Using Continuous Shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

■ Selecting the Continuous Shutter Mode 83

■ Recording with Normal-speed Continuous

Shutter, High-speed Continuous Shutter, and Flash Continuous Shutter 83

■ Recording with Zoom Continuous Shutter 84

■ Continuous Shutter Precautions 85

Adding Audio to a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Manually Configuring Shutter Speed

and Aperture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Face Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

■ Performing a face recognition recording

operation (Normal Mode) 94

■ Using the Family First Mode to Give Priority to

Particular Faces 95

■ Face Recognition Precautions 99

SHOOTING A MOVIE 101

Movie Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Shooting a Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

■ Movie Recording Precautions 104

Using Short Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Using Past Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

USING BEST SHOT 108

Taking Bright Images without Flash . . . . . . . . . .114

Shooting Images of Business Cards

and Documents (Business Shot) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Shooting ID Photographs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Restoring an Old Photograph. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Recording Snapshots into

a Multi-image Layout (Layout Shots) . . . . . . . . . . 123

Auto Tracking a Moving Subject

(Auto Framing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

CONTENTS

ADVANCED SETTINGS 127

Changing the Focus Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

■ Using Auto Focus128

■ Using Macro Focus 129

■ Using Fixed Focus (Pan Focus) 135

■ Using Infinity Focus 135

■ Using Manual Focus 135

Reducing the Effects of Hand and Subject

Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Shooting with the REC Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift) . . . . . . . 141

Controlling White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Specifying ISO Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Specifying the Metering Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Reducing the Effects of Overexposure

and Underexposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Enhancing Human Skin Textures. . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Using the Camera’s Color Filter Effects . . . . . . . 149

Controlling Image Sharpness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Controlling Color Saturation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Adjusting Image Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Date Stamping Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Using the On-screen Histogram to

Check Exposure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Other Useful Recording Functions . . . . . . . . . . . 154

■ Using Key Customize to Assign Functions

[W] and [X]154

■ Displaying an On-screen Grid 155

■ Displaying the Image You Just Recorded

(Image Review)156

■ Using Icon Help 156

■ Using Mode Memory to Configure Power On

Default Settings 157

■ Resetting the Camera to Its

Initial Factory Defaults 159

VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES 160

Viewing a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

■ Listening to the Audio of an Audio Snapshot 161

Viewing a Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

■ Playing Back a Movie with Anti Shake 164

Playing a Slideshow on the Camera . . . . . . . . . . 164

Viewing Camera Images on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

Zooming the Displayed Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Using the 12-image Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Using the Calendar Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

CONTENTS

EDITING IMAGES 177

USING AUDIO 194

Resizing a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Cropping a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

Keystone Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Using Color Restoration to Correct the Color

of an Old Photograph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Editing the Date and Time of an Image . . . . . . . . 182

Rotating an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Combining Multiple Snapshots into

a Single Image (Layout Print) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Adjusting White Balance of

a Recorded Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Adjusting Image Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

Reducing the Effects of Underexposure . . . . . . . 188

Editing a Movie on the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

Creating a Snapshot of a Movie Frame

(MOTION PRINT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

Adding Audio to a Snapshot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194

Recording Audio Only (Voice Recording) . . . . . . 196

MANAGING YOUR FILES 198

Files and Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

Protecting a File Against Deletion . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

Using the FAVORITE Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

Copying Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

DELETING FILES 205

Deleting a Specific File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205

Deleting All Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

Deleting FAVORITE Folder Snapshots . . . . . . . .206

CONTENTS

OTHER SETTINGS 207

Configuring Camera Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . 207

Turning the Startup Screen On or Off . . . . . . . . .209

Specifying the File Name Serial Number

Generation Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

Changing the Camera Date and Time Setting . . . 211

Using World Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

■ Configuring World Time Settings 213

Changing the Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

Changing the USB Port Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

[ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Button

Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

Formatting Built-in Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

PRINTING 219

Types of Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

Using Professional Print Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

Using Your Printer to Print Images . . . . . . . . . . . 220

Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed

and the Number of Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

■ Date Stamping 226

Supported Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 229

What you can do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229

Using the Camera with a Windows Computer . . 230

■ Viewing and Storing Images on a Computer 234

■ Transfer of Images from the Camera

and Management of Images on the Computer 242

■ Playing Movies 243

■ Editing a Movie 245

■ Transferring Images to the Camera 246

■ Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 250

■ User Registration 250

■ Exiting the CD-ROM Menu 250

Using the Camera with a Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . 251

■ Viewing and Storing Images on a Macintosh 251

■ Transfer of Images from the Camera

and Management of Images on Your Macintosh 257

■ Playing Movies 257

■ Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 258

■ Registering as a User 258

Reading Files Directly from a Memory Card . . . . 258

Memory Card Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .259

CONTENTS

APPENDIX 263

General Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263

Monitor Screen Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265

Menu Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268

Display Menu Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272

Indicator Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275

■ Finding the Problem and Fixing It 275

■ If you have problems installing the USB driver... 279

■ Display Messages 280

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282

CONTENTS

QUICK START BASICS

First, charge the battery

■ Loading the Battery into the Camera

1. Open the battery cover.

While pressing lightly on the cover, slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow to open.

2. Load the battery into the camera.

(page 37)

3. Close the battery cover.

QUICK START BASICS

■ Using the USB Cradle to Charge

1. Plug the USB cradle into a household power

outlet.

AC adaptor

AC power cord

2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle.

[CHARGE] lamp Red: Charging Green: Charged (Full)

• It takes about 180 minutes to achieve a full charge.

QUICK START BASICS

Configuring Display Language, Date, and Time Settings

[ON/OFF] (Power)

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

2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the

language you want and then press [SET].

(pages 211, 215)

[

]



[

SET

]



]

[

]



]

[



[BS]

The settings on this page are required the first time you turn on the camera after purchasing it.

• If you make a mistake when configuring the language, date, and time settings, you can change the settings (pages 211,

215).

3. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the area

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

4. Use [S] and [T] to select the city where you

will use the camera and then press [SET].

5. Use [S] and [T] to select the summer time

(DST) setting you want and then press [SET].

QUICK START BASICS

6. Use [S] and [T] to select the date format and then press [SET].

Example: December 19, 2007

To display the date like this: Select this option:

07/12/19 YY/MM/DD

19/12/07 DD/MM/YY

12/19/07 MM/DD/YY

7. Set the date and the time.

Use [W] and [X] to select the setting you want (year, month, day, hour, minute) and then use [S] and [T] to change the setting. To switch between 12-hour and 24-hour format, press [BS].

8. When settings are completed, press [SET].

9. Press [ON/OFF] to turn off the camera.

• After finishing this procedure, advance to the procedure on the next page.

QUICK START BASICS

Using a Memory Card

■ Loading a Memory Card into the Camera

When a memory card is loaded, the camera stores images you shoot on the card.

NOT

• Though the camera has built-in memory, using a memory

card provides additional capacity you can use to store more images, high-quality and large-size images, and longer movies.

• The camera will store images in its built-in memory if there

is no memory card loaded. If you prefer to use built-in memory, skip this procedure and go to “Shooting a Snapshot” on page 15.

• For information about memory card capacity, see page

282.

1. Open the battery cover.

While pressing lightly on the

cover, slide it in the direction

indicated by the arrow to

open.

2. Load a memory card into the camera.

MEMORY

CARD

Front Back

With the front of the memory card facing upwards (towards the monitor screen side of the camera), slide it into the card slot and press until it clicks securely into place.

3. Close the battery cover.

(page 47)

QUICK START BASICS

■ Formatting a Memory Card

Before you can use a memory card with your camera, you must format it.

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 perform the following procedure on the camera

to format the memory card.

5. Press [S] to select “Format” and then press

[SET].

• To cancel formatting, select “Cancel” and then press [SET].

• Wait until the “Busy... Please wait...” message disappears from the monitor screen before doing anything else.

“Set Up” Tab

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

2. Press [MENU].

3. Use [W] and [X] to select the “Set Up” tab.

4. Use [T] to select “Format” and then press [X].

[ON/OFF] (Power)

[MENU]

QUICK START BASICS

Shooting a Snapshot

Snapshot mode icon

Operation Lamp

(page 62)

1. Press [ ] to turn on the camera.

This enters a REC mode and displays “ ” (Snapshot mode icon) on the monitor screen.

• If “ ” does not appear on the monitor screen, you need to select Snapshot as the recording mode “ (Snapshot)” (page 62).

Focus Frame

Monitor Screen

Shutter Button

[] (REC)

2. Point the camera at the subject.

3. While taking care to keep the camera still, half-

press the shutter button.

When the image is in focus, the camera will beep, the operation lamp will light green, and the focus frame will turn green.

4. Continuing to keep the camera still, press the

shutter button all the way down.

The recorded image will remain on the display for about one second, and then it will be stored in memory. After that, the camera will be ready to shoot the next image.

QUICK START BASICS

Snapshot Image Size and Image Quality

Your camera lets you select from among various image size and quality settings. Note that image size and quality settings affect how many images can be stored in memory.

• You can change the image size and quality settings as required to shoot a smaller or lower-resolution image for attachment to an e-mail message, for publishing on a website, etc. You can also select an image size that suits the size of paper you plan to use for printing your images.

For details, see pages 68, 69, and 282.

How do I half-press the shutter button?

The shutter button is designed to stop about half way down when you press it lightly. Stopping at this point is called a

“half-press”. 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 good-looking images.

Half-press

Press lightly until the button stops.

Beep-beep! Click!

Full-press

All the way

QUICK START BASICS

■ Fully pressing the shutter button without

waiting for Auto Focus

Fully pressing the shutter button without waiting for Auto Focus to operate will record using Quick Shutter (page 134). Quick Shutter lets you capture exactly the moment you want.

• With Quick Shutter, the camera uses high-speed 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.

Viewing Snapshots

(page 160)

[ ] (PLAY)

[W] [X]

1. Press [ ] to enter the PLAY mode.

If there are multiple images in memory, use [W] and [X] to scroll through them.

■ To return to a REC mode

Press [ ].

QUICK START BASICS

Shooting a Movie

Remaining Recording Time

Movie Icon

(page 101)

1. Press [ ] to enter a REC mode.

2. Press [SET].

Recording Time

Movie Recording Screen

[] (REC)

Shutter Button

[SET]

3. Use [S] and [T] to select the top option in the

operation panel (Recording mode).

4. Use [W] and [X] to select “ (Movie)” and

then press [SET].

“” (movie icon) remains on the monitor screen.

5. Press the shutter button to start shooting the

movie.

• Audio is also recorded during movie recording.

6. Press the shutter button again to stop

recording.

QUICK START BASICS

Movie Image Quality

Your camera lets you select from among six image quality settings (UHQ, UHQ Wide, HQ, HQ Wide, Normal, LP) for movies. To get the most out of the imaging capabilities of your camera, use a quality setting of “HQ” (High Quality) or “HQ Wide” or better. Movie quality is a standard that determines the detail, smoothness, and clarity of the image during playback. Reducing image quality let’s you shoot longer, so you can switch to “Normal”, or “LP” conserve remaining memory capacity if you start to run low.

For details, see pages 101 and 283.

QUICK START BASICS

Viewing a Movie

The film-like frame that appears on the monitor screen indicates that this is an image from a movie.

“ ” Movie icon

[] (PLAY)

[SET]

[W] [X]

(page 162)

1. Press [ ] to enter the PLAY mode.

2. Use [W] and [X] to select the movie you want

to play.

When scrolling through images, a movie is displayed on the monitor screen by showing its first frame.

3. Press [SET] to start playback.

The monitor screen will return to the image selection screen in step 2 after the end of the movie is reached.

• During movie playback, you can adjust volume, skip forward and back, and perform other operations (page

163).

■ To return to a REC mode

Press [ ].

QUICK START BASICS

Deleting a File

You can use the following procedure to delete files you have transferred to your computer’s hard disk, images you have printed, or files you simply no longer need. This frees up memory for recording more images.

[] (PLAY)

(page 205)

1. Press [ ].

2. Press [T] ( ).

3. Use [W] and [X] to select the snapshot or

movie you want to delete.

[W] [X]

[S]

[T] ( )

[SET]

4. Press [S] to select “Delete”.

• To cancel the delete operation, select “Cancel”.

5. Press [SET].

This deletes the selected snapshot or movie.

• If you want to delete more, repeat the above procedure from step 3.

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

QUICK START BASICS

INTRODUCTION

Features

■ BEST SHOT for beautiful shots simply by

selecting a sample image built into the camera

Simply select the scene that is similar to what you want to shoot (Night Scene Portrait, Flower, etc.), for instant camera setups. A dedicated [BS] button gives you direct access to the BEST SHOT library of sample scenes.

Example: Select for beautiful

portraits.

■ Direct Mode Power On

To view images, press [ ] to power up in the PLAY mode.

To record, press [ ] to power up in a REC mode.

■ A powerful collection of useful recording

features

• Face recognition during image recording (page 93)

• Reduction of the effects of hand and subject movement using

high shutter speeds and an anti-shake feature (page 137)

• High-sensitivity recording avoids dark images, even when the flash is not being used (page 114)

• Quick Shutter, which helps you capture exactly the moment you want (page 134)

• High quality (H.264) movie recording (page 101)

INTRODUCTION

■ Powerful Print Features

• DPOF feature for easy specification of date stamping and the number of copies (page 224)

• Timestamp feature that stamps the date into the image data (page 151)

• Support for PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT for easy at- home printing on a printer that supports one of these standards, without a computer (page 220)

Read this first!

■ LCD Panel

The liquid crystal panel of the monitor screen uses highprecision technology that provides a pixel yield in excess of

99.99%. This means that some 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.

INTRODUCTION

■ Copyrights

Except for your own personal enjoyment, unauthorized use of image, movie, audio, or music files without permission of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited by copyright laws and international treaties. Also, regardless of whether such files are purchased or obtained for free, posting them on the Internet or distributing them to third parties without permission of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited by copyright laws and international treaties. Note that CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any misuse of this product that infringes on the copyrights of others or that violates copyright laws. The trademarks and registered trademarks shown below are

used in an editorial fashion in the explanatory text of this manual without trademark ™ or registered trademark ® symbols. No

infringement on trademarks is intended.

• The SDHC Logo is a trademark.

• Microsoft, Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Media,

Windows Vista, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime, QuickTime logo, and iPhoto are trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

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

• MMCplus is a trademark of the MultiMediaCard Association.

• Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or

trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

• Ulead, Ulead VideoStudio, and Movie Wizard are trademarks of Ulead Systems, Inc.

• HOTALBUM and the HOT ALBUM logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc., and licensed to HOTALBUMcom, Inc.

• EXILIM, Photo Loader, and Photo Transport are registered trademarks or trademarks of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

INTRODUCTION

• Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM was developed based on HOT ALBUM, which is copyrighted by HOTALBUMcom, Inc., and Photo Loader, which is copyrighted by CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. All copyrights and other rights revert to original copyright holders.

• All other company or product names mentioned herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.

Any and all unauthorized commercial copying, distribution, and copying of the bundled software over a network are prohibited.

INTRODUCTION

• The contents of this manual are subject to change without

notice.

• The content of this manual has been checked at each step

of the production process. Please contact us if you notice anything that is questionable, erroneous, etc.

• Any copying of the contents of this manual, either in part or

its entirety, is forbidden. Except for your own personal use, and other use of the contents of this manual without the permission of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. is forbidden under copyright laws.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for

any damages or loss suffered by you or any third party due to the use or malfunction of this product.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for

any damages or loss suffered by you or any third party due to the use of Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM and/or Photo Transport.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for

any damages or loss caused by deletion of memory contents due to malfunction, repair, or any other reason.

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

INTRODUCTION

Precautions during Use

■ Take test shots before shooting the final

shot.

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

■ Avoid Use While In Motion

• Never use the camera to record or play back images while operating an automobile or other vehicle, or while walking. Looking at the monitor while in motion creates the risk of serious accident.

■ Directly Viewing the Sun or Bright Light

• Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the cameras viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight.

■ Flash

• Never use the flash unit in areas where flammable or explosive gas may be present. Such conditions create the risk of fire and explosion.

• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driver’s vision and creates the risk of accident.

• Never fire the flash too close to the eyes of the subject. Doing so creates the risk of loss of eyesight.

INTRODUCTION

■ Display Panel

• Do not apply strong pressure to the LCD panel surface or subject it to strong impact. Doing so can cause the display panel glass to crack.

• Should the display panel ever become cracked, never touch any of the liquid inside the panel. Doing so creates the risk of skin inflammation.

• Should display panel liquid ever get into your mouth, immediately rinse your mouth out and contact your physician.

• Should display panel liquid ever get into your eyes or onto your skin, immediately rinse with clean water for at least 15 minutes and contact your physician.

■ Connections

• Never plug any devices that are not specified for use with this camera into connectors. Connecting a non-specified device creates the risk of fire and electric shock.

■ Transport

• Never operate the camera inside of an aircraft or anywhere else where operation of such devices is restricted. Improper use creates the risk of serious accident.

■ Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, and

other abnormalities

• Continued use of the camera while it is emitting smoke or strange odor, or while it is overheating creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present.

1. Turn off the camera.

2. Remove the battery from the camera, taking care to

protect yourself against burn injury.

3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service

center.

INTRODUCTION

■ Water and Foreign Matter

• Water, other liquids, or foreign matter (especially metal) getting inside the camera creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present. Particular care is required when using the camera where it is raining or snowing, near the ocean or other body of water, or in a bathroom.

1. Turn off the camera.

2. Remove the battery from the camera.

3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service

center.

■ Dropping and Rough Treatment

• Continued use of the camera after it is damaged by dropping or other rough treatment creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present.

1. Turn off the camera.

2. Remove the battery from the camera.

3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service

center.

■ Keep Away From Fire

• Never expose the camera to fire, which can cause it to explode and creates the risk of fire and electric shock.

INTRODUCTION

■ Disassembly and Modification

• Never try to take the camera apart or modify it in any way. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock, burn injury, and other personal injury. Be sure to leave all internal inspection, maintenance, and repair up to your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.

■ Locations To Be Avoided

• Never leave the camera in any of the following types of locations. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electric shock. –Areas subject to large amounts of humidity or dust – Food preparation areas or other locations where oil smoke

is present

– Near heaters, on a heated carpet, in areas exposed to

direct sunlight, in a closed vehicle parked in the sun, or other areas subject to very high temperatures

• Never place the camera on an unstable surface, on a high shelf, etc. Doing so can cause the camera to fall, creating the risk of personal injury.

■ Backing Up Important Data

• Always keep backup copies of important data in camera memory by transferring it to a computer or other storage device. Note that data can be deleted in the case of camera malfunction, repair, etc.

■ Memory Protection

• Whenever replacing the battery, be sure to follow the correct procedure as described in the documentation that comes with the camera. Incorrectly replacing the battery can result in corruption or loss of data in camera memory.

INTRODUCTION

■ Rechargeable Battery

• Use only the specified charger unit or the specified device to charge the battery. Attempting to charge the battery by an unauthorized means creates the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion.

• Do not expose or immerse the battery in fresh water or salt water. Doing so can damage the battery, and cause deterioration of its performance and loss of service life.

• This battery is intended for use with a CASIO Digital Camera only. Use with any other device creates the risk of the battery damage, or deterioration of battery performance and service life.

• Failure to observe any of the following precautions creates the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion. –Never use or leave the battery near open flame. – Do not expose batteries to heat or fire. – Make sure the battery is oriented correctly when it is

connected to the charger unit.

–Never carry or store the battery together with items that can

conduct electricity (necklaces, pencil lead, etc.)

–Never disassemble the battery, pierce it with a needle, or

expose it to strong impact (hit it with a hammer, step on it, etc.), and never apply solder to it. Never place the battery into a microwave oven, heater, high-pressure generating device, etc.

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

• Do not use or leave the battery under direct sunlight, in an automobile parked in the sun, or in any other area subject to high temperatures. Doing so can damage the battery, and cause deterioration of its performance and loss of service life.

• If the battery charging does not end normally within the specified charging time, stop charging anyway and contact your local CASIO authorized service center. Continued charging creates the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion.

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

• Be sure to read the user documentation that comes with the camera and special charger unit before using or charging the battery.

INTRODUCTION

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

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

■ AC Adaptor

• Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure you observe the following precautions when using the AC adaptor. – Use only the AC adaptor specified for this camera. – Use the AC adaptor to supply power only to devices that

are specified for use with it.

– Use a 100 to 240V AC (50/60Hz) wall outlet as a power

source.

–Never plug the power cord into a wall outlet that is shared

by other devices, or into a shared extension cord.

• Misuse of the AC adaptor can cause it to become damaged, creating the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure you observe the following precautions when using the AC adaptor. –Never place heavy objects on the AC adaptor or subject it

to direct heat. –Never try to modify the AC adaptor or subject it to bending. – Do not twist or pull on the power cord. –Should the power cord or plug ever become damaged,

contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service

center.

INTRODUCTION

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

• Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure you observe the following precautions when using the AC adaptor. –Never locate the power cord near a stove or other heating

device.

– When unplugging from the wall outlet, grasp the plug on

the AC adaptor power cord. Never pull on the power cord. – Insert the plug into the wall outlet as far as it will go. –Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet before leaving

the camera unattended for long periods, such as when

leaving on a trip, etc. – At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from the wall

outlet and clean off any dust built up around the prongs.

■ USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions

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

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

INTRODUCTION

■ Battery Life

• Battery continuous operation times provided in this manual represent the approximate amount of time before the camera turns off due to low battery power when being powered by the special battery under normal temperature (23°C (73°F)). They do not guarantee that you will be able to achieve the indicated level of operation. Actual battery life is greatly affected by ambient temperature, battery storage conditions, the amount of time spent in storage, etc.

• Leaving the camera on can run down battery and cause the low battery warning to appear. Turn off the camera whenever you are not using it.

• The low battery warning indicates that the camera is about to turn off due to low battery power. Charge the battery as soon as possible. Leaving low or dead batteries in the camera can lead to battery leakage and data corruption.

■ 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. – While the camera is performing an operation, removing the

battery or memory card from the camera, or placing the camera onto or removing it from the USB cradle

– While the operation lamp is flashing green after turning off

the camera, removing the memory card from the camera or placing the camera onto or removing it from the USB cradle

– Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the camera from

the USB cradle, or disconnecting the AC adaptor from the USB cradle while a data communication operation is being

performed – Using a battery that is low –Other abnormal operations

Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to appear on the monitor screen (page 280). Perform the action indicated by the message that appears.

INTRODUCTION

■ Operating Environment

• The operating temperature range of the camera is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

• Do not place the camera in any of the following locations. – In an area exposed to direct sunlight, or large amounts of

moisture or dust

– Near an air conditioner or in other areas subjected to

extreme temperature or humidity

– Inside of a motor vehicle on a hot day, or in an area

subjected to strong vibration

■ Condensation

• Sudden and extreme temperature changes, such as when the camera is moved from the outdoors on a cold winter day into a warm room, can cause water droplets called “condensation” to form on the interior and the exterior of the camera. Note that condensation can cause malfunction of the camera. To avoid condensation, place the camera into a plastic bag before subjecting it to sudden temperature change. Wait until the air in the bag has had enough time to become acclimated to the new temperature before removing the camera. After that, open the battery cover and leave it open for a few hours.

■ Power Supply

• Use only the special rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40) to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported.

• The camera does not have a separate battery for the clock. The date and time settings of the camera are cleared about 12 hours after power is totally cut off (from both the battery and USB cradle). If this happens, be sure to reconfigure these settings after power is restored (page 211).

■ Lens

• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction.

• You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain types of images, such as a slight bend in lines that should be straight. This is due to the characteristics of lens, and does not indicate malfunction of the camera.

INTRODUCTION

■ Caring for your camera

• Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the lens surface can interfere with proper operation of the camera. Avoid touching the lens surface. To clean the lens surface, use a blower to blow off dust or foreign matter and then wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

• Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the flash can interfere with proper operation of the camera. Avoid touching the flash. If the flash becomes dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth.

• To clean the camera, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.

■ Monitor Screen Images

• The images that normally appear on the monitor screen during image playback are smaller than normal, and so you cannot see all of the detail of the actual image. Your camera has an image zoom feature (page 173) which you can use to enlarge the monitor screen image. You can use this feature for on-the-spot checks of important images.

■ Other Precautions

• The camera becomes slightly warm during use. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.

INTRODUCTION

GETTING READY

Charging the Battery

Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40).

IMPORTANT!

• Use of any type of battery other than NP-40 is not supported.

To load the battery

Open the battery cover.

While pressing the battery cover, slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow.

2. Load the battery into the camera.

With the EXILIM logo on the battery facing upwards (in the direction of the monitor screen), hold the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow as you slide the battery into the camera. Press the battery in until the stopper secures it in place.

NP-40

Stopper

GETTING READY

3. Close the battery cover.

Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it securely into place as you press it against the camera.

To charge the battery

Plug the USB cradle into a household power

outlet.

USB Cradle

AC Adaptor

The battery is not fully charged when you use the camera for the first time after purchasing it. Use the following procedure to charge it.

[DC IN 5.3V]

AC power cord

2. Make sure the camera is turned off.

If the camera is on, be sure to press [ON/OFF] to turn it off before placing it onto the USB cradle.

GETTING READY

3. With the camera positioned so the monitor

screen is facing towards you as shown in the illustration, place it onto the USB cradle.

The [CHARGE] lamp lights red and charging starts.

• It takes about 180 minutes to achieve a full charge. Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity, remaining power, and charging conditions.

Cradle contact

Carefully insert the camera as far as it will go.

[CHARGE] lamp

Camera contact

When charging is complete

The [CHARGE] lamp, which was lit red during charging, changes to green. Remove the camera from the USB cradle and unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet.

If the [CHARGE] lamp flashes green

This indicates that charging cannot be performed because you have just finished using the camera, or because the temperature in your location is too hot or too cold. If this happens, wait until the camera returns to normal temperature. When the camera returns to a temperature where charging can be performed, the [CHARGE] lamp will light red.

GETTING READY

If the [CHARGE] lamp flashes red

This indicates that the camera or battery is faulty, or that the battery is loaded in the camera incorrectly.

Remove the battery from the camera and check if its contacts are dirty. If they are, wipe them off with a dry cloth and then reload the battery into the camera. After confirming that the AC adaptor is plugged into the power outlet and the USB cradle, set the camera on the cradle again.

If an error still continues to occur after you perform the above steps, it could mean that the battery is faulty. Contact your nearest CASIO authorized service center.

IMPORTANT!

• Use only the bundled USB cradle or the separately available special charger unit (BC-30L) to charge the special rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40). The battery cannot be charged using any other type of charger device. Attempting to use a different charger can result in unexpected accident.

• Use only the AC adaptor that comes bundled with the camera. Never use any other type of AC adaptor. Use of the separately available AD-C30, AD-C40, AD-C620, or AD-C630 is not supported.

■ Battery Life and Number of Images between

Charges

See page 286 for details.

GETTING READY

■ Battery Power Conservation Tips

• When you do not need to use the flash, select “ ” (flash off) for the flash setting (page 76).

• Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features to protect against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the camera (page 45).

■ Checking Remaining Battery Power

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

IMPORTANT!

• Due to differences in the power requirements of each mode, the battery indicator may show a lower level in the PLAY mode than what it shows in a REC mode. This is normal, and does not indicate malfunction.

• Leaving the camera for about 12 hours with no power supplied while the battery is dead will cause its date and time settings to be cleared. You will have to re-configure the settings after power is restored.

Remaining Power

Battery Indicator

Indicator Color

“ ” indicates that battery power is low. Charge the battery as soon as possible. Recording is not possible when “ ” is indicated. Charge the battery immediately.

High Low

Light

blue

Orange Red Red

GETTING READY

Replacing the Battery

Open the battery cover.

2. With the camera oriented with its monitor

screen facing upwards as shown in the illustration, slide the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow and hold it there.

• This will cause the battery to come out part way.

Stopper

3. While still holding the stopper, pull the battery

out the rest of the way.

4. Load a new battery.

Battery Precautions

■ Precautions during Use

• Operation provided by a battery under cold conditions is always less than operation under normal temperatures. This is due to the characteristics of the battery, not the camera.

• Charge the battery in an area where the temperature is within the range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). Charging outside this temperature range can cause charging to take longer than normal or even cause charging to fail.

• If a battery provides only very limited operation following a full charge, it probably means that the battery has reached the end of its service life. Replace the battery with a new one.

GETTING READY

■ Storage Precautions

• Though a rechargeable lithium ion battery provides high capacity in a compact configuration, long-term storage while charged can cause it to deteriorate. – If you do not plan to use a battery for some time, fully use

up its charge before storing it.

–Always remove the battery from the camera when you are

not using it. Leaving a battery in the camera can cause it to discharge and go dead, which will require longer charging when you need to use the camera.

–Store batteries in a cool, dry place (20°C (68°F) or lower).

Using the Camera in another Country

Note the following precautions.

• The bundled AC adaptor is designed for operation with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC, 50/60Hz. Note, however, that the shape of the power cord plug depends on each country or geographic area. Before taking the camera and AC adaptor along on a trip, check with travel agent about the power supply requirements in your destination(s).

• Do not connect the AC adaptor to a power supply through a voltage converter or similar device. Doing so can lead to malfunction.

■ Extra Batteries

Taking along extra fully charged batteries (NP-40) is recommended while on a trip in order to avoid not being able to shoot images due to the battery going dead.

GETTING READY

Turning Power On and Off

■ Turning Power On

To turn power on and enter a REC mode

Press [ON/OFF] (Power) or [ ] (REC).

IMPORTANT!

• Pressing [ON/OFF] or [ ] (REC) to turn on power also

causes the lens to extend. Take care there is nothing pressing against or hitting the lens. Holding the lens with your hand so it cannot extend creates the risk of malfunction.

To turn power on and enter the PLAY mode

Press [ ] (PLAY).

Pressing a button causes the operation lamp to light green momentarily and turns on power.

[] (PLAY)

[] (REC)

[ON/OFF] (Power)

Operation Lamp

NOT

• Pressing [ ] (PLAY) while in a REC mode switches to

the PLAY mode. The lens retracts about 10 seconds after switching modes.

• Auto Power Off (page 45) will turn off power automatically if

you do not perform any operation for a preset amount of time. If this happens, turn power back on.

■ Turning Power Off

Press [ON/OFF] (Power).

GETTING READY

NOT

• You can configure the camera so power does not turn on when you press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY). You can

also configure the camera to turn off when you press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) (page 217).

Turning On Power for the First Time

The first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen appears for configuring screen text language, date, and time settings. Use the procedure under “Configuring Display Language, Date, and Time Settings” (page 11) to configure the settings correctly.

IMPORTANT!

• Failure to set the date and time will cause the wrong date and time data to be recorded with images.

• If you make a mistake when configuring the language, date, and time settings, you can change the settings (pages 211, 215).

■ Battery Power Conservation Features

This camera is equipped with a sleep function and auto power off function to conserve battery power. You can configure these settings in a REC mode as described below.

Feature Name

Sleep

Auto Power Off

Description Settings

The monitor screen turns off (goes into a sleep state) if no operation is performed for a preset amount of time. Press any button to turn the monitor screen back on. Note that the Sleep feature does not operate in the PLAY mode.

Power turns off if no operation is performed for a preset amount of time.

30 sec 1 min 2 min Off

1 min 2 min 5 min

GETTING READY

• Sleep and Auto Power Off always operate as described below

in the PLAY mode, regardless of their current PLAY mode settings. – Sleep does not function in the PLAY mode. –The Auto Power Off trigger time is always five minutes.

1. Press [MENU].

2. Use [W] and [X] to select the “Set Up” tab.

3. Use [S] and [T] to select the item you want to

configure (“Sleep” or “Auto Power Off”) and then press [X].

4. Use [S] and [T] to select the sleep or Auto

Power Off trigger time and then press [SET].

Selecting “Off” for the sleep setting disables the sleep feature.

NOT

• When both sleep and Auto Power Off have the same time settings, Auto Power Off takes priority.

• Sleep and Auto Power Off are disabled under the following conditions. – When there is a connection between the camera and

computer or other device via the USB cradle –During a slide show –During Voice Recording playback or recording –During movie recording and playback

GETTING READY

Using a Memory Card

You can store images you shoot with the camera on a memory card. It is up to you to purchase a commercially available memory card. In addition to memory card storage, the camera also has built-in memory, which is enough to hold a few snapshots or a short mov ie. Use built-in memory for test purposes, emergency use, etc.

NOT

• Images can be copied between the camera’s built-in memory and a memory card (page 203).

• The following data is stored in built-in memory. It cannot be copied to a memory card. – Face Recognition data saved with Record Family – BEST SHOT mode user image information – FAVORITE folder – Mode memory settings –Start-up screen image

Supported Memory Cards

Your camera supports use of the following types of memory cards. SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card MMC (MultiMediaCard) MMCplus (MultiMediaCardplus)

• For information about memory card capacity, see page 282.

Memory Used for Storage

Images recorded while a memory card is loaded are saved to the memory card. When no memory card is loaded, images are saved in built-in memory.

• Note that you cannot save images in built-in memory while a memory card is loaded in the camera.

GETTING READY

IMPORTANT!

• See the instructions that come with the memory card for information about how to use it.

• Certain types of cards can slow down processing speeds. If you are using a slow memory card, you may not be able to record a movie using the “UHQ”, “UHQ Wide”, “HQ”, or “HQ Wide” image quality setting. Because of this, use of a memory card with a maximum transfer speed of at least 10MB per second is recommended.

• Certain types of memory cards take longer to record data, which can cause movie frames to be dropped. “ ” and “ ” flash on the monitor screen during recording to let you know when a frame has been dropped. Use of a memory card with a maximum transfer speed of at least 10MB per second is recommended.

• SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards have a write protect switch. Use it when you need to guard against accidentally deleting data. Note, however, if you write protect a memory card you must then turn write protection off whenever you want to record to the card, format it, or delete any of its images.

• Electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other phenomena can cause data to become corrupted or even lost. Make sure that you always back up important data on other media (CD-R, CD-RW, MO disk, hard disk, etc.).

GETTING READY

Loading a Memory Card into the Camera

IMPORTANT!

• Make sure you always turn off the camera before loading or removing a memory card.

• Be sure to orient the card correctly when loading it. Never try to force a memory card into the slot when you feel resistance.

1. Open the battery cover.

While pressing the battery cover, slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow.

2. Load a memory card into the camera.

Positioning the memory card so its front is facing upwards (towards the monitor screen side of the camera), slide it into the card slot all the way in until you hear it click securely into place.

MEMORY

CARD

Front Back

3. Close the battery cover.

Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it securely into place as you press it against the camera.

GETTING READY

Replacing the Memory Card

Remove the memory card from the camera.

Press the memory card and then release it, so it comes part way out. Pull the card out the rest of the way by hand.

2. Load the other memory card.

IMPORTANT!

• Never insert anything besides a supported memory card (page 47) into the memory card slot.

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

• Never remove a card from the camera while the operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so can cause the image save operation to fail and even damage the memory card.

GETTING READY

Formatting a Memory Card

Before using a new memory card for the first time, you need to format it. Once you format a memory card, you will not need to format it each time you use it. Formatting a memory card that already has files on it will delete its contents.

1. Load the memory card you want to format into

the camera.

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

3. On the “Set Up” tab, select “Format” and then

press [X].

IMPORTANT!

• Note that data deleted by a memory card format operation cannot be recovered. Double-check to make sure that you really want to delete all the contents of the memory card before proceeding with the format operation.

• Even if the file data on a memory card is protected (page

199), formatting the card will delete all its data.

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

4. Use [S] and [T] to select “Format” and then

press [SET] to start formatting.

After formatting is complete, enter the PLAY mode and check to make sure the “There are no files.” message appears on the monitor screen.

• To exit the format operation without formatting, select “Cancel”.

GETTING READY

■ Memory Card Precautions

• If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore normal operation by reformatting it. However, it is recommended that you always take along more than one memory card whenever using the camera far away from the home or office.

• If you experience problems while trying to playback recorded images, try re-formatting the memory card.

• As you record data to and delete data from a memory card a number of times, it loses its ability to retain data. Because of this, periodic re-formatting of a memory card is recommended.

• Make sure that the battery is charged fully before starting a formatting operation. Formatting may not be performed correctly and the memory card may be damaged if the camera powers down while formatting is in progress.

• Never open the battery cover while formatting is in progress. Doing so can damage the memory card.

Using On-screen Menus

The following are menu operations you will need to use to configure camera settings. Take a few moments to become familiar with them.

• See “Menu Reference” on page 268 for information about menu contents.

• You also can use the Operation Panel (page 56) to configure some of the settings that appear on the menu screen. In any case where the same setting can be configured both on the Operation Panel and on the menu screen, the Operation Panel operation is always shown.

Example Menu Screen

Press [MENU] to display the menu screen.

• Menu contents are different in a REC mode and PLAY mode. This screen shows a REC mode menu.

Tabs

Settings

GETTING READY

Menu Screen Operation Buttons

4. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want.

[W] [X] Select tabs. [X] is also used to apply a setting.

[S] [T] Select a setting option.

[SET] Applies the selected settings.

[MENU] Exits the menu screen.

The following is the procedure for menu operations in a REC mode.

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

This displays the menu screen.

2. Use [W] and [X] to select the tab where the

item you want to configure is located.

Here, we will select the “REC” tab.

3. Use [S] and [T] to

select the item you want to configure and then press [X].

Example: Select “Focus” and then press [X].

5. Apply the setting.

• Pressing [SET] applies the selected setting and exits the menu screen.

• Pressing [W] instead of [SET] applies the selected setting and returns to the menu screen. You can then continue configuring other settings, if you want.

• To select another tab, press [W], use [S] to return to the tab and then use [W] and [X] to switch to another tab.

GETTING READY

Configuring Monitor Screen Settings

You can use the display menu to configure various monitor screen settings.

• See “Display Menu Reference” on page 272 for information about display menu contents.

Example Display Menu Screen

• Menu contents are different in a REC mode and PLAY mode. This screen shows a REC mode menu.

Menu Screen Operation Buttons

The following is the procedure for menu operations in a REC mode.

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

This will display the display menu screen.

2. Use [W] and [X] to select the setting you want.

3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want.

• If you want to configure other settings, repeat steps 2 and

4. After all the settings are the way you want,

press [SET].

• This will apply the settings and exit the menu screen.

[W] [X]

[S] [T] Selects a setting option.

[SET] Applies the selected settings.

[DISP] Exits the menu screen.

Selects a setting option. [X] is also used to apply a setting.

GETTING READY

Selecting a Screen Layout (Layout)

The contents of the layout setting menu depend on whether the camera is in a REC mode or the PLAY mode.

■ REC Mode Screen Layout

For a REC mode, the screen layout settings let you select the layout of icons.

Layout Type Description

Pressing [SET] in a REC mode while “Panel: On” is selected as the layout

Panel: On

type will cause the top icon of the Operation Panel to become highlighted (selected). You can then use the Operation panel to change settings. Since there are few icons superimposed on the displayed image, they do not interfere with recording.

Layout Type Description

With this option, the image being composed completely fills the monitor

Panel: Off

screen. This setting is best when you want to display the subject on a large 16:9 aspect ratio monitor screen (page 68). Icons are superimposed on the displayed image.

GETTING READY

Panel (Operation Panel)

Recording mode (page 62)

Image Size/Quality*1 (pages 68, 69)

Flash mode (page 76)

Face Recognition (page 93)

Anti Shake (page 137)

ISO sensitivity (page 145)

White balance (page 142)

EV shift (page 141)

Date/Time

*2,*3

(page 211)

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

*1Image quality cannot be changed using Panel (Operation

Panel).

*2You can select date or time display. *3You can use the “Date Style” to select either month/day or

day/month for date display (page 212). The time display format is always 24 hours, regardless of the current settings of the camera’s “Adjust” (page 212).

The following procedure shows how to use Panel (Operation Panel).

1. In a REC mode, press

[SET].

This highlights (selects) the top icon of the Operation Panel.

2. Use [S] and [T] to select the icon of the

setting you want to change.

GETTING READY

3. Use [W] and [X] to change the setting.

• If you want to configure other settings, repeat steps 2 and

■ PLAY Mode Screen Layout

The PLAY mode screen layout settings let you select how display images are shown on the monitor screen.

4. After all the settings are the way you want,

press [SET].

• This will apply the settings and return to normal operation (no Operation Panel icon selected).

IMPORTANT!

• Panel (Operation Panel) is not displayed while Voice Recording or Zoom Continuous Shutter is being used.

Layout Type

4:3

Wide

Description

With this setting, 100% of the display image is always visible. With some aspect ratios, black bands may appear above and below, or to the left and right of the image.

With this setting, the display image is the maximum possible size that allows the entire image to be displayed horizontally. With some aspect ratios, the top and bottom of the image will be cut off.

GETTING READY

Turning Display Information On and Off (Info.)

With “Info.” you can turn display information on and off. You can configure separate settings for a REC mode and PLAY mode.

Display Information Setting

Show

+Histogram

Description

Turns on display of camera setting and other information.

Turns on display of camera setting and other indicators, along with a histogram (page 152).

Display Information Setting

Hide

Description

Turns off display of all information.

GETTING READY

Adjusting Monitor Screen Brightness (Brightness)

You can use the “Brightness” setting to adjust the brightness of the monitor screen. This setting is the same in a REC mode and PLAY mode.

Brightness Setting

Auto

Description

With this setting, the camera detects available light levels and automatically adjusts the brightness of the monitor screen accordingly. This is the setting you should normally use. In the PLAY mode, the brightness of the monitor screen remains constant even if the available light level changes.

Brightness that is greater than +1, which makes the screen easier to view. This setting consumes more power.

Bright setting for outdoor use, etc. This setting results in brightness that is greater than the 0 setting.

Brightness Setting

–1

Description

Normal monitor screen brightness for indoor use, etc.

Low monitor screen brightness for nighttime use, indoor use under dark conditions, etc.

GETTING READY

Adjusting Monitor Screen Image Quality (Type)

You can use the “Type” setting to adju st the quality of the monitor screen image. This setting is the same in a REC mode and PLAY mode.

Quality Setting Description

Increases contrast of the monitor screen

Dynamic

Vivid

Real

image so the subject stands out for easier

viewing and framing when shooting under bright conditions.

Makes the monitor screen image a bit brighter than the actual image for more

clarity. Makes recorded image brighter when showing it to others.

Displays the monitor screen image so it is as near as possible to the one recorded by the camera.

Quality Setting Description

This setting provides a clearer screen image

Night

Power Saving

when shooting under dark conditions, and comes in handy when recording at night with a tripod.

Consumes slightly less power than the other settings, and extends battery life. Note that power saving is disabled when “Auto” is selected for the monitor screen brightness setting.

GETTING READY

If you lose your way...

Perform one of the following operations if you find that you have gotten lost while performing button operations during recording or playback.

REC mode

Current Screen

Menu screen [MENU] or [ ]

Display Menu screen [DISP] or [ ]

BEST SHOT screen [BS] or [ ]

“There are no files.” screen

PLAY mode screen Press [ ].

To return to the normal snapshot or movie recording screen, press:

Press [ ].

PLAY mode

Current Screen

Menu screen [MENU] or [ ]

Display Menu screen [DISP] or [ ]

REC mode screen Press [ ]

Delete screen

To return to the normal playback screen

Press [ ]. You could also select “Cancel” and then press [SET].

GETTING READY

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

Specifying the Recording Mode

Your camera has a number of different modes. Before recording an image, select the recording mode that suits the type of image you are trying to record.

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

2. Use [S] and [T] to

select the top option in the operation panel (Recording mode).

3. Use [W] and [X] to select the recording mode

and then press [SET].

• (Snapshot)

Use this mode to record still images. This is the mode you should normally use for image recording.

• (BEST SHOT) Simply select one of a collection of built-in sample scenes and the camera sets up for the scene you selected for beautiful snapshots every time (page 108).

• A (Aperture AE) In this mode, you select the aperture, and other settings are adjusted accordingly (page 88).

• S (Shutter Speed AE) In this mode, you select the shutter speed, and other settings are adjusted accordingly (page 90).

• M (Manual Exposure) This mode gives you total control over aperture and shutter speed settings (page 91).

• (Movie) Use this mode to record movies (page 102).

• (MOVIE BEST SHOT) Simply select one of a collection of built-in sample movie scenes and the camera sets up for the scene you selected for beautiful movies every time (page 108).

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

NOT

• The icon of the currently selected recording mode (like “ ” for the Snapshot mode) is displayed on the monitor screen.

Snapshot mode icon

Holding the Camera Correctly

Holding the camera with one hand can result in accidental hand movement. Hold the camera securely with both hands when shooting snapshots.

• To protect against accidentally dropping the camera, attach the wrist strap and make sure it is around your fingers or wrist while you are operating the camera.

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

• Never swing the camera around by its strap.

Horizontal Vertical

Hold the camera as shown in the illustration, with your arms firmly against your sides.

Hold the camera so the flash is above the lens.

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

IMPORTANT!

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

AF Assist/REC light/ Self-timer Lamp

Microphone

NOT

• Good-looking images are impossible if you move the camera when you press the shutter button or while the Auto Focus operation is being performed. Holding the camera correctly, carefully press the shutter button and take care that you do not move the camera as the shutter releases. This is especially important when available lighting is low, which slows down the shutter speed.

Flash

Lens

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

Shooting a Snapshot

1. Press [ ] (REC).

2. Select “

(Snapshot)” as the recording mode (page

62).

This will cause “ ” (Snapshot mode icon) to appear on the monitor screen.

Snapshot mode Icon

Remaining Snapshot

Memory Capacity

3. Focus the image.

While the focus frame is aligned with the subject, half-press the shutter button. Auto Focus will focus the image automatically, and the focus frame and operation lamp will turn green. The aperture, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity also will be set automatically.

Focus Frame

Shutter Button

Operation Lamp

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

4. Shoot the image.

When the image is focused, press the shutter button the rest of the way.

Shutter Button

This will shoot the snapshot and save it to the memory card or the camera’s built-in memory.

NOT

• The aperture value indicates the size of the opening that lets light into the camera. A larger aperture value indicates a smaller opening.

• Shutter speed indicates the amount of time that light is allowed into the camera. A slower shutter speed means that light is allowed in for a longer time. Shutter speed is indicated on the monitor screen as seconds (1/1000 second, etc.).

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

If the image does not focus...

If the focus frame stays red and the operation 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.

Checking a Snapshot

A snapshot will remain on the monitor screen for a short while after you shoot it and then disappear when the camera gets ready for the next image. Perform the following operation to view a snapshot after you shoot it.

Press [ ].

This will display the snapshot you just shot. Use [W] and [X] to scroll through other images in memory.

To return to a REC mode, press [ ].

■ Fully pressing the shutter button without

waiting for Auto Focus

You can shoot snapshots by pressing the shutter button all the way without waiting for Auto Focus. What the camera does in

this case depends on whether Quick Shutter (page 134) is on or off.

When Quick Shutter is turned on

High-speed Auto Focus is enabled, which helps you capture exactly the moment you want. Quick Shutter comes in handy when shooting a fast-moving subject.

• Some images may be out of focus when Quick Shutter is used.

• Quick Shutter is turned on as the initial factory default setting.

When Quick Shutter is turned off

Normal Auto Focus is performed and then the image is recorded.

• If you keep the shutter button depressed, images will continue to be shot without focus.

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

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

Specifying Image Size

A digital camera image is a collection of small dots (pixels). The size of an image indicates how many pixels it contains, and is expressed as horizontal pixels × vertical pixels. The initial factory default image size setting is 12M (4000 × 3000 pixels). Note that a larger image takes up more memory.

• For information about image size, image quality, and number of images that can b e stored, see page 282. This setting applies to snapshots only.

• For information about movie image size, see page 102.

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

2. Use [S] and [T] to select the second option

from the top in the operation panel (Image Size).

3. Use [W] and [X] to select an image size and

then press [SET].

NOT

• The following information changes on the display during the image size selection operation. – Image size in pixels (2048 × 1536, etc.) –Optimum print paper size – Remaining snapshot memory capacity

Image Size (Pixels) Print Paper Size

Larger

Smaller

12M 4000 × 3000 Poster Print

3:2 4000 × 2656 Poster Print

16:9 4000 × 2240 HDTV

8M 3264 × 2448 A3 Print

5M 2560 × 1920 A3 Print

3M 2048 × 1536 A4 Print

VGA 640 × 480E-Mail

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

• Selecting 3:2 (4000 × 2656 pixels) records images with an aspect ratio of 3:2, which matches the standard aspect ratio (3:2) 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 of an HDTV screen.

• VGA (640 × 480 pixels) is the optimum size when attaching images to e-mail.

• Print paper sizes should be thought of as rough estimates only (200 dpi print resolution).

Specifying Image Quality

Your camera lets you select “Fine” (maximum image quality), “Normal”, or “Economy” (maximum memory economy) for the image quality setting. The initial setting is “Normal”. Select “Fine” if you want to give priority to image quality, or “Economy” to give priority to the number of images you can store in memory.

• For information about image size, image quality, and number of images that can be stored, see page 282. This setting applies to snapshots only.

• For information about movie image quality, see page 101.

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

2. On the “Quality” tab, select “ Quality” and

then press [X].

3. Use [S] and [T] to select the image quality

setting you want and then press [SET].

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

NOT

• The “Fine” setting helps to bring out details when shooting a finely detailed image of nature that includes dense tree branches or leaves, or an image of a complex pattern.

Turning Off the AF Assist Lamp

The AF assist lamp emits light that helps the camera focus when you half-press the shutter button under dark lighting conditions. The AF assist lamp does not light when lighting is bright. The initial factory default setting is AF assist lamp on. Turning off the AF assist lamp using the following procedure is recommended when shooting the image of a nearby person.

AF Assist/REC light/

Self-timer Lamp

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

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

Snapshot Shooting Precautions

2. On the “REC” tab, select “AF Assist Light”

and then press [X].

3. Use [S] and [T] to select “Off” and then press

[SET].

When you want to turn on the AF assist lamp, select “On” here.

IMPORTANT!

• Do not look directly into the AF assist/REC light/self-timer lamp or point it directly at a person’s eyes.

■ Operation

• While the operation lamp is flashing green, never open the battery cover or place the camera onto or remove it from the

USB cradle. Doing so can result in incorrect storage of the image you just shot, damage to other images stored in memory, malfunction of the camera, etc.

• If unneeded light is shining directly onto the lens, shade the lens with your hand when shooting an image.

■ 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.

• Subject brightness conditions can cause monitor screen response to slow and can cause digital noise in the monitor screen image.

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

■ Shooting Indoors under Fluorescent

Lighting

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

Auto Focus Restrictions

• Proper focus may not be possible when shooting the following types of subjects. – 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 –Fast-moving subject –Subjects outside the focus range of the camera

• Proper focus may not be possible if the camera is moved while shooting.

• An image may be out of focus even though the operation lamp is lit green and the focus frame is green. If you cannot focus properly, try using focus lock (page 133) or manual focus (page 135).

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

Shooting with Zoom

Your camera provides you with 3X optical zoom (which changes the lens focal distance), which can be used in combination with digital zoom (which digitally process the center portion of the image to enlarge it) for total zoom capabilities of 12 - 45.2X.

IMPORTANT!

• Generally speaking, the higher the digital zoom factor, the coarser the image that is recorded. However, digital zoom can be used up to a certain point without causing deterioration of the image.

• Digital zoom is not supported while “Timestamp” (page

151) is turned on.

2. Slide the zoom controller to change the zoom

factor.

Slide the zoom

To do this:

Enlarge the subject and narrow the range

Reduce the size of the subject and broaden the range

– For more information, see “Optical Zoom and Digital

Zoom Switch Point” on page 74.

controller in this direction:

[ ] (telephoto)

[] (wide angle)

1. Enter a REC mode.

[ ][ ] Zoom controller

Wide Angle Telephoto

3. Press the shutter button to shoot.

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

NOT

• Performing a zoom operation changes the lens aperture.

• Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against hand

movement when using the telephoto setting (zoom in).

• Optical zoom is disabled while shooting a movie. Digital zoom only is available while shooting a movie. Make sure you select the optical zoom setting you want to use before you press the shutter button to start shooting your movie.

■ Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom Switch Point

If you hold the zoom controller towards [ ] in step 2 of the above procedure, the zoom operation will stop when the optical zoom factor reaches its maximum. Momentarily releasing the zoom controller and then holding it again towards [ ] will switch to digital zoom, which you can use to set an even higher zoom factor.

• When the zoom pointer moves past the maximum limit of optical zoom. Also, the zoom bar indicates the approximate zoom factor.

Digital Zoom Indicator

Focus Range (Displayed when shooting with Auto Focus, macro, or

Zoom Bar

Undeteriorated Image Quality

Range

1X 12X to 45.2X*

Optical/Digital Switch Point

Image Deterioration Point Image starts to deteriorate from here. * Point factor depends on image size.

manual focus.)

Deteriorated Image Quality

Range

3X to 18.7X*

Zoom Pointer (Indicates current zoom.)

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

● Zoom Values for Each Image Size

Undeteriorated Image

Quality Range

12M 1X 3X 12X 3:2 1X 3X 12X 16:9 1X 3X 12X 8M 1X 3.7X 14.5X 5M 1X 4.7X 18.7X 3M 1X 5.8X 23.3X VGA 1X 18.7X 45.2X

• The image deterioration point depends on the image size (page 68). The smaller the image size, 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 (3264 × 2448 pixels)” 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 image size.

Deteriorated Image

Quality Range

■ Turning Off Digital Zoom

You can turn off digital zoom if you want to use optical zoom only. This will help to avoid deteriorated images due to accidentally switching over from optical zoom to digital zoom when shooting snapshots.

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

2. On the “REC” tab, select “Digital Zoom” and

then press [X].

3. Use [S] and [T] to select “Off” and then press

[SET].

• If you want to show the entire digital zoom range, select “On” here.

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

Using Flash

Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use.

Flash Setting Description

Auto Flash Flash fires automatically in accordance with

exposure (amount of light and brightness) conditions.

• Initial factory default setting.

Flash Off Flash does not fire.

Flash On 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).

Soft Flash Always use soft flash, regardless of

exposure conditions.

• Use this setting when you want to suppress the flash to avoid reflection, etc.

Red Eye Flash fires automatically in accordance

same conditions as Auto Flash. This setting can be used to reduce the red eye effect that occurs in images of people shot with flash.

Approximate Flash Range (ISO Sensitivity: Auto)

Wide Angle : 0.1 m to 4.0 m (0.3' to 13.1') Telephoto : 0.3 m to 2.1 m (1.0' to 6.9')

• The flash range changes in accordance with optical zoom.

1. In a REC mode, press [T] ( ) once.

[T] ( )

2. Use [W] and [X] to select the flash setting you

want and then press [SET].

This causes an indicator identifying the selected flash mode to appear on the monitor screen.

3. Press the shutter button to shoot.

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

NOT

• When operation panel setting is turned off (page 55), you

can cycle through the flash modes by pressing [T] ().

IMPORTANT!

• When using flash, take care that the flash window is not blocked by your fingers or the camera strap.

Flash

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 the REC light before recording in order to cause the irises in the eyes of any people in the image to close. This reduces the chance of red eye.

IMPORTANT!

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

the image are looking directly at the camera (REC light). Before pressing the shutter button, call out to the subjects so they all look at the camera.

– Red-eye reduction may not work very well if the subjects

are located far away from the camera.

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

■ Checking the Flash Mode

The current flash mode is indicated on the monitor screen and by the operation lamp when you half-press the shutter button.

Operation Lamp

Flashes orange while the flash is charging.

■ Changing the Flash Intensity

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

2. On the “Quality” tab, select “Flash Intensity”

and then press [X].

3. Use [S] and [T] to select the flash intensity

setting you want and then press [SET].

You can set one of five levels, from –2 (weakest) to +2 (strongest).

“ ” indicates flash will fire.

• You will not be able to take another flash snapshot until the operating lamp stops flashing orange, which indicates that charging is complete.

IMPORTANT!

• Flash intensity may not change when the subject is too far away or too close.

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

■ Using 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.

Flash assist not used Flash assist used

Flash assist is turned on as the initial factory default setting. Use the following procedure to turn off flash assist when you do not want to use it.

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

2. On the “Quality” tab, select “Flash Assist” and

then press [X].

3. Use [S] and [T] to select “Off” and then press

[SET].

When you want to use flash assist, select “Auto” here.

IMPORTANT!

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

• Any of the following can result in the flash assist effect being canceled out.

– Changing the flash intensity (page 78) – Correcting brightness (EV shift) (page 141) – Changing ISO sensitivity (page 145) – Changing the contrast setting (page 150)

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

■ Flash Precautions

• 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 a fully charged battery, it takes anywhere from a few seconds to 5 seconds.

• Shooting with flash turned off when lighting is dim results in a slow shutter speed, which can cause image blur due to hand movement. 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.

Using the Self-Timer

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

Self-Timer Type Description

10 sec 10-second self-timer

2-second self-timer

• When shooting under conditions that

2 sec

(Triple Self-timer)

Off Self-timer is disabled.

slow down the shutter speed, you can use this setting to prevent blur due to hand movement.

This option shoots three images: one image 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, the next image one second after the camera gets ready to shoot after the first image, and the final image one second after the camera gets ready to shoot after the second image.

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

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

2. On the “REC” tab, select “Self-timer” and then

press [X].

3. Use [S] and [T] to

select the self-timer type and then press [SET].

This causes an indicator identifying the selected selftimer type to appear on the monitor screen.

4. Press the shutter button to shoot.

Using the Self-timer to Shoot an Image

• The image is not shot right away after you press the shutter button. Instead, shooting starts after the preset time elapses. The AF Assist/REC light/Self-timer Lamp flashes while the countdown is being performed.

• You can interrupt an ongoing self-timer countdown by fully pressing the shutter button while the AF Assist/REC light/Self-timer Lamp is flashing.

AF Assist/REC light/

Self-timer Lamp

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

NOT

• The indicator “1sec” appears on the monitor screen

between Triple Self-timer shots. How long it takes for the camera to get ready to shoot again after it shoots an image depends on the image size and quality settings, whether or not a memory card is loaded in the camera, and the flash charge condition.

• No self-timer operation can be performed when recording with the any of the following settings.

– Normal-speed continuous shutter mode or high-speed

continuous shutter mode

– “Layout” or “Auto Framing” BEST SHOT sample scene

selected

– “ Tracking” selected as the Auto Focus area (page

131)

• The Triple Self-timer cannot be used when performing the following recording operations. – Recording with Flash Continuous Shutter – Recording with certain BEST SHOT scenes (Business

Cards and Documents, Whiteboard, etc., Old Photo, ID Photo)

–Movie mode, MOVIE BEST SHOT mode

Using Continuous Shutter

Your camera has four continuous shutter modes.

Continuous Shutter Mode

Normal Speed (Normal-speed Continuous Shutter)

High Speed (High-speed Continuous Shutter)

Flash Cont. (Flash Continuous Shutter)

Zoom Cont. (Zoom Continuous Shutter)

Description

Continually records images until memory becomes full.

Continuously records at approximately three images per second. Images can be recorded until memory is full. Image size is fixed at 3M (2048 × 1536 pixels).

Use this mode to record up to three consecutive images, firing the flash for each one.

In this mode, you select an area on the monitor screen with a selection boundary. Then when you press the shutter button, the camera records the monitor screen image and the area enclosed in the selection boundary, digitally zoomed to twice its normal size.

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

Selecting the Continuous Shutter Mode

In a REC mode, press [MENU].

2. On the “REC” tab, select “Continuous” and

then press [X].

3. Use [S] and [T] to select the mode you want

and then press [SET].

This enables the continuous shutter mode you selected and displays its icon on the monitor screen. To turn off continuous shutter, select “Off”.

Recording with Normal-speed Continuous Shutter, High-speed Continuous Shutter, and Flash Continuous Shutter

Press the shutter button to shoot.

• With Normal-speed continuous shutter and High-speed continuous shutter, images continue to be shot as long as you keep the shutter button depressed. Releasing the shutter button stops shooting.

• Flash continuous shutter can shoot up to three images. Shooting stops if you release the shutter button before three images are recorded.

IMPORTANT!

• The speed of normal speed continuous shutter and high- speed continuous shutter depend on the type of memory card being used and the amount free space available in memory. When shooting to built-in memory, continuous shutter shooting is relatively slow.

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

Recording with Zoom Continuous Shutter

Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to move the selection boundary around the image of the subject on the left side of the monitor screen until it is located at the part you want to enlarge, and then press [SET].

This will enlarge the area within the boundary and display it in the right side of the monitor screen.

2. Press the shutter button to shoot.

Both the left image and the right image will be recorded.

IMPORTANT!

• Note that with zoom continuous shutter, you do not need to keep the shutter button depressed.

• Digital zoom is disabled while shooting with zoom continuous shutter.

• The size of the image on the left side of the monitor screen is 12M, while the size of the image on the right is 5M.

• When Auto Focus is selected as the focus mode, the metering mode automatically switches to “Spot” (pages 131, 146) and locates the Auto Focus area in the center of the Zoom Continuous Shutter selection boundary.

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

Continuous Shutter Precautions

• Starting a continuous shutter operation causes the exposure and focus settings to be fixed at the levels for the first image. The same settings are applied to all subsequent images.

• Continuous shutter cannot be used in combination with any of the following features. – Face recognition – Some BEST SHOT scenes (Layout, Auto Framing,

Business Cards and Documents, Whiteboard, etc., Old Photo, ID Photo)

–Movie mode, MOVIE BEST SHOT mode, Voice Recording

mode

– “ Tracking” selected as the Auto Focus area (page

131)

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

• A continuous shutter operation may stop part way through if memory capacity runs low.

• The continuous shutter rate depends on the current image size and image quality settings.

• You can select the flash mode you want with normal-speed continuous shutter mode.

• With high-speed continuous shutter, the flash mode automatically becomes “ ” (flash off).

• With the flash continuous shutter mode, the flash mode automatically becomes “ ” (flash on).

• You cannot use the self-timer in combination with the normal- speed continuous shutter mode or high-speed continuous shutter mode.

• Note that the resolution of images recorded with the high- speed continuous shutter mode or flash continuous shutter mode is somewhat lower resolution and more prone to digital noise than images recorded with the normal-speed continuous shutter mode.

• “Auto” ISO sensitivity always is used for the high-speed continuous shutter mode or flash continuous shutter mode, regardless of the current ISO sensitivity setting.

• With the flash continuous shutter mode, the flash range is narrower than normal.

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

Adding Audio to a Snapshot

You can add an audio recording to snapshots, if you want. Use this feature to add a verbal explanation or a description of the mood to a snapshot, or to capture the sounds of the people in the snapshot.

• You can record up to about 30 seconds of audio for a single snapshot.

■ Turning on Audio Snapshot

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

2. On the “REC” tab, select “Audio Snap” and

then press [X].

3. Use [S] and [T] to select “On” and then press

[SET].

■ Recording Audio for a Snapshot

1. Press the shutter

button to shoot.

This monitor screen will show the image you just shot, along with the “ ” icon.

• If you do not want to record audio at this time, press [MENU]. This will display the monitor screen for shooting the next image.

Remaining Recording Time

2. Press the shutter button to start audio

recording.

3. Press the shutter button again to stop audio

recording.

Recording will stop automatically after about 30 seconds if you do not press the shutter button.

• To turn off the audio snapshot feature, select “Off” in step 3 of the procedure under “Turning on Audio Snapshot”.

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

Playing Back Snapshot Audio

Audio snapshots in the PLAY mode are indicated by the “ ” icon. Press [SET] while an audio snapshot is displayed to play back its audio.

• For information about the playback operation, see page 161.

IMPORTANT!

• Take care that you do not block the camera’s

microphone with your fingers while recording.

• Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far away from what you are trying to record.

Microphone

NOT

• After transferring an audio snapshot to your computer’s hard disk, you can play back the audio using QuickTime (page 243).

• The following shows the formats used for storing audio snapshot data. – Image Data: JPEG (.JPG extension) –Audio Data: WAVE/ADPCM (.WAV extension) – Approximate Audio File Size: 165 KB (30-second

recording at 5.5KB per second)

• You cannot turn off the monitor screen by pressing [DISP] while audio recording is in progress.

• Audio snapshot capabilities are disabled while shooting with the Triple Self-timer or with a continuous shutter mode.

You can, however, add audio to such a snapshot after you record it (page 194).

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

Manually Configuring Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings

You can select an exposure mode to control how the camera configures its aperture and shutter speed settings when recording an image.

A Mode (Aperture Priority AE)

S Mode (Shutter Speed Priority AE)

M Mode (Manual Exposure)

• In the A mode and S mode, you can also change the exposure compensation (EV shift) setting.

You set the aperture manually, and the camera sets the applicable shutter speed automatically.

You set the shutter speed manually, and the camera sets the applicable aperture value automatically.

You can set the shutter speed and aperture manually.

■ Shooting with Aperture Priority AE (A Mode)

With aperture priority AE, you set the aperture and the camera sets the appropriate shutter speed automatically. A wider aperture (a lower aperture value) provides a shallow depth of field, while a narrow aperture (a higher aperture value) provides a greater depth of field. The difference between a wide and narrow aperture becomes apparent when shooting with optical zoom telephoto (page 73). The following shows the ranges for the aperture setting you can configure in the A mode.

Aperture (Zoom at full wide angle)

Focus Range NarrowWide

* The camera has a built-in ND filter to limit exposure. F8.0 is

the aperture when the ND filter is being used.

Wider Narrower

F2.8 F8.0*

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

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

2. Use [S] and [T] to select the top option in the

operation panel (Recording mode).

3. Use [W] and [X] to select “A (Aperture AE)”.

4. Use [S] and [T] to

select the aperture setting and then use [W] and [X] to set the aperture value you want.

• You also can select the EV shift setting located under the aperture setting and then specify an exposure

value (EV shift), if you want.

Aperture

A mode

EV shift

5. Half-press the shutter button.

The camera will focus the image in accordance with your setting.

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

6. When the image is focused, press the shutter

button the rest of the way to shoot.

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

■ Shooting with Shutter Speed Priority AE

(S Mode)

With shutter speed priority AE, you set the shutter speed and the camera sets the appropriate exposure value automatically. You can set the shutter speed that best matches how much your subject is moving. The following shows the ranges for the shutter speed setting you can configure in the S mode.

Slower Faster

Shutter Speed

30 seconds 1/2000 second

Movement Blurred Frozen

NOT

• S mode is performed as if the “ISO” setting (page 145) is “Auto”, regardless of the current “ISO” setting.

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

2. Use [S] and [T] to select the top option in the

operation panel (Recording mode).

3. Use [W] and [X] to select “S (Shutter Speed

AE)”.

4. Use [S] and [T] to

select the shutter speed setting and then use [W] and [X] to set the speed you want.

• You also can select the EV shift setting located under the shutter speed setting and then specify an exposure value (EV shift), if you want.

Shutter Speed

S mode

EV shift

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

5. Half-press the shutter button.

The camera will focus the image in accordance with your setting.

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

6. When the image is focused, press the shutter

button the rest of the way to shoot.

■ Shooting with Manual Exposure Settings

(M mode)

The following shows the ranges for the shutter speed and aperture settings you can configure in the M mode.

Shutter Speed

Movement Blurred Frozen

Slower Faster

30 seconds 1/2000 second

Aperture (Zoom at full wide angle)

Focus range NarrowWide

* The camera has a built-in ND filter to limit exposure. F8.0 is

the aperture when the ND filter is being used.

NOT

• M mode is performed as if the “ISO” setting (page 145) is “ISO 50”, regardless of the current “ISO” setting.

Wider Narrower

F2.8 F8.0*

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

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

2. Use [S] and [T] to select the top option in the

operation panel (Recording mode).

3. Use [W] and [X] to

M mode

select “M (Manual Exposure)”.

Shutter Speed

Aperture

4. Use [S] and [T] to select the aperture setting

and then use [W] and [X] to set the aperture value you want.

5. Use [S] and [T] to select the shutter speed

setting and then use [W] and [X] to set the speed you want.

6. Half-press the shutter button.

The camera will focus the image in accordance with your settings.

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

7. When the image is focused, press the shutter

button the rest of the way to shoot.

IMPORTANT!

• If “Panel: Off” is selected for the layout type setting, pressing [SET] will display the aperture, shutter speed, EV shift, and other information when display of the Operation Panel is turned off (page 55).

• 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 (manual exposure) to adjust the aperture or shutter speed manually.

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

• Using slow shutter speeds can cause digital noise to appear in the image. Because of this, the camera performs a noise reduction process automatically whenever the shutter speed is 1/4 second or slower. The slower the shutter speed, the greater the possibility that noise will be generated in an image. Because of the time required for noise reduction, it takes longer to record images shot at slower shutter speeds. Do not perform any key operation while an image recording operation is in progress.

• At shutter speeds slower than 1/2 second, the brightness of the recorded image may not be the same as the brightness of the image that appears on the monitor screen.

• Image Blur (page 137) is disabled during in the shutter speed priority AE mode and manual exposure mode. You can, however, turn on Camera Shake, if you like.

Face Recognition

The face recognition feature gives priority to the human faces in an image for focus and brightness settings. The following describes to two available face recognition modes.

Face Recognition Mode

Normal mode

Family First mode

Description

Detects human faces and adjusts focus and brightness accordingly.

• When multiple faces are detected, image is given to any relatively large face located in the center of the image.

Detects human faces. When multiple faces are detected, this mode gives setting priority to the faces of family members whose faces have been registered using Record Family.

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

Performing a face recognition recording

operation (Normal Mode)

Enter a REC mode.

6. When you are ready to shoot, press the

shutter button the rest of the way.

The camera will adjust its settings so the framed faces are of proper brightness.

2. Press [S] ( ) once.

[S] ( )

3. Use [W] and [X] to select “ Face Detection:

Normal” and then press [SET].

4. Point the camera at the

subjects.

The camera will detect the faces of any people in the image. The detected faces all will be bounded by frames after detection is complete.

5. Half-press the shutter button.

The focus frame of the face that is focused becomes green.

NOT

• Half pressing the shutter button to perform face recognition while “ (Tracking)” (page 131) is selected for the AF

area will cause the focus frame to follow the movement of the face.

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

Using the Family First Mode to Give

Priority to Particular Faces

■ Using Record Family to Pre-record Face

Data

To use the Family First mode, you need to pre-record facial data for the friends and family members to which you want to give priority.

1. Enter a REC mode.

2. Press [S] ( ) once.

3. Use [W] and [X] to select “ Record Family”

and then press [SET].

4. Point the straight at

the person whose face you want to record, adjust as required to the face fits within the frame on the monitor screen, and then press the shutter button.

5. When the message “Face recognition

successful!” appears, use [S] and [T] to select “Save” and then press [SET].

This will record the face data and return to the recording screen.

• To re-record the face data, select “Cancel”.

NOT

• You can have up to six sets of face data recorded in the camera.

• Face data is stored in the camera’s built-in memory, in a folder named “FAMILY” (page 260). Any manipulation of the data in the “FAMILY” folder can cause the camera to stop operating properly. Never delete or edit any data in the “FAMILY” folder.

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

■ Using Edit Family to Assign a Priority Level

to Recorded Face Data

After recording face data, you can assign a name and a priority level that controls how the data is applied when shooting a snapshot.

1. Enter a REC mode.

2. Press [S] ( ) once.

3. Use [W] and [X] to

select “ Edit Family” and then press [SET].

This display the face data editing screen.

4. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the face

data you want to edit, and then press [SET].

5. Use [W] and [X] to select a name, and then

press [T].

• You can select any one of 12 preset names to face data.

6. Use [W] and [X] to select the priority level you

want and then press [SET].

• You can select any one of four levels, from “ ” (Lowest) to “ ” (Highest). Selecting “ ” (Disabled) will disable face recognition.

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

Deleting recorded face data

Perform the following steps when you want to delete recorded face data.

1. Enter a REC mode.

2. Press [S] ( ) once.

3. Use [W] and [X] to select “ Edit Family”

and then press [SET].

4. Press [MENU].

5. Use the procedures under “Deleting a Specific

File” (page 205) and “Deleting All Files” (page

206) to delete the face data you want.

• You can exit this procedure by pressing [MENU].

NOT

• Formatting the camera’s built-in memory (page 218) deletes all the recorded face data.

■ Shooting a Snapshot using Recorded and

Edited Face Data

After you record and edit face data, you can use it to shoot photographs. The camera will record images in accordance with the priority levels you configured for each set of face data.

1. Enter a REC mode.

2. Press [S] ( ) once.

3. Use [W] and [X] to select “ Face

Recognition: Family First” and then press [SET].

4. Point the camera at the

subjects.

The camera will detect the faces of the people whose face data has been saved in camera memory. The detected faces all will be bounded by frames after detection is complete.

• The frames will be colored according to the priority level of the face: White (lowest), yellow, or green (highest). A green frame indicates the highest priority face when the image is recorded.

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

5. Half-press the shutter button.

This will focus on the face with the highest priority (the one with the green frame) and adjust its brightness. When

focusing is complete, a green focus frame will appears at the faces that were indicated by green frames in step 4 above.

6. When you are ready to shoot, press the

shutter button the rest of the way.

4. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want,

and then press [SET].

To do this:

Minimize face detection time. Up to five faces can be detected.

Allow detection of a maximum of five to ten faces.

Select this setting:

Speed

Quantity

NOT

• Be sure to select “ (Tracking)” for the AF area whenever “Family First” is selected as the face recognition

mode (page 131).

Selecting the Face Detection Method (Priority)

Use the following procedure to specify whether you want to give priority to faster speed or a higher number of faces during face detection.

1. Enter a REC mode.

2. Press [S] ( ) once.

3. Use [W] and [X] to select “ Priority” and

then press [SET].

NOT

• Selecting “Quantity” while using the Normal mode will make it possible to detected smaller faces at a greater distance than when “Speed” is selected.

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

Face Recognition Precautions

• The maximum number of faces that can be detected at one time is five when “Speed” is selected for the “Priority” setting, and ten when “Quantity” is selected.

• Detection of the following types of faces is not supported. – A face that is partially obstructed by hair, sunglasses, a hat,

etc – A face that is shaded from the light – A profile of a face that is not shot straight on – A face that is tilted left or right – A face that is very far away or very small – A face that is very close or very large – A face in an area that is very dark

• Face detection is not supported for animals or other non- human subjects.

• Even if you have the face of a family member recorded, the person’s facial expression, shooting conditions, or other factors can make proper recognition (highest priority assignment) impossible.

• Face recognition can be improved by recording multiple versions of the same person’s face indoors and outdoors, with

different expressions, and at different angles.

• Face recognition in the Family First mode may be slower than in the Normal mode because the camera needs time to determine whether the faces in the image are the same as the recorded faces. Also, compared with the Normal mode, the Family First mode will not be able to recognize faces that are far away and small.

• If the camera is unable to find a face when you press the shutter button, it will focus on the center of the screen.

• Always make sure that Auto Focus (AF) is selected as the focus mode when shooting with face recognition. Use of no other focus mode is supported.

• When shooting with the camera held sideways (for a portrait orientation shot), face recognition may take more time when shooting with the camera held normally (landscape orientation).

• Face recognition cannot be used in combination with any of the following features. – Images recorded with certain BEST SHOT scenes

(Business cards and documents, White board, etc., Old Photo, ID Photo, Layout, Auto Framing, Monochrome, Retro, Twilight)

–Movie mode, MOVIE BEST SHOT mode, Voice Recording

mode

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

• The following functions are disabled when shooting with face recognition. –Multi AF – Continuous Shutter – Histogram

100

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

Casio EXILIM EX-Z1200 User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

UNPACKING

CONTENTS

QUICK START BASICS

First, charge the battery

Configuring Display Language, Date, and Time Settings

Using a Memory Card

Shooting a Snapshot

Viewing Snapshots

Shooting a Movie

Viewing a Movie

Deleting a File

INTRODUCTION

Features

Read this first!

Precautions during Use

GETTING READY

Charging the Battery

To load the battery

To charge the battery

Replacing the Battery

Battery Precautions

Using the Camera in another Country

Turning Power On and Off

Using a Memory Card

Supported Memory Cards

Loading a Memory Card into the Camera

Replacing the Memory Card

Formatting a Memory Card

Using On-screen Menus

Configuring Monitor Screen Settings

Selecting a Screen Layout (Layout)

Turning Display Information On and Off (Info.)

Adjusting Monitor Screen Brightness (Brightness)

Adjusting Monitor Screen Image Quality (Type)

If you lose your way...

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

Specifying the Recording Mode

Holding the Camera Correctly

Shooting a Snapshot

Specifying Image Size

Specifying Image Quality

Turning Off the AF Assist Lamp

Snapshot Shooting Precautions

Auto Focus Restrictions

Shooting with Zoom

Using Flash

Using the Self-Timer

Using Continuous Shutter

Selecting the Continuous Shutter Mode

Recording with Normal-speed Continuous Shutter, High-speed Continuous Shutter, and Flash Continuous Shutter

Recording with Zoom Continuous Shutter

Continuous Shutter Precautions

Adding Audio to a Snapshot

Manually Configuring Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings

Face Recognition

Face Recognition Precautions