Digital Camera
EX-S2/EX-M2
User’s Guide
Thank you for purchasing this
CASIO Product. Before using
it, be sure to read the
precautions contained in this
User’s Guide, and keep the
User’s Guide in a safe place
for future reference.
All the illustrations in this manual show the
EX-M2. See the text that accompanies the
illustrations for information about how the
EX-S2 and EX-M2 differ from each other.
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EX-M2
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INTRODUCTION
Unpacking
Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer
as soon as possible.
Camera
AC power cord
Connector Cover
* Attached to the
camera when
you purchase it.
EX-M2
*
LCD Remote Controller
Rechargeable lithium ion
battery (NP-20)
Strap
Stereo Headphones
* Comes with
EX-M2 only
CD-ROM
* Comes with
EX-M2 only
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USB Cradle
Special USB Cable
Basic Reference
Special AC Adaptor
Dummy Card
* Loaded in the camera when
you purchase it.
Rechargeable Lithium Ion
Battery User’s Guide
* The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country
or geographic area. The shape of the supplied AC power cord plug
is shown on the package.
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Contents
2 INTRODUCTION
Unpacking .................................................................... 2
Features ....................................................................... 8
Precautions .................................................................. 9
General Precautions 9
Data Error Precautions 11
Operating conditions 11
Condensation 12
LED Backlight 12
Lens 12
Other 13
14 QUICK START GUIDE
Getting Ready ............................................................ 14
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings... 15
To record an image .................................................... 15
To view a recorded image.......................................... 16
To delete an image..................................................... 16
17 GETTING READY
General Guide ............................................................ 17
Camera 17
USB Cradle 18
Using the Controller ................................................... 19
Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 20
Indicator Lamps.......................................................... 22
Attaching the Strap .................................................... 22
Power Requirements ................................................. 23
To load the battery 23
To charge the battery 24
Power Supply Precautions 28
Turning the Camera On and Off 29
Auto Power Off (APO) 29
Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 30
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings... 32
34 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Recording an Image................................................... 34
About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 35
Recording Precautions 35
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Using Zoom ................................................................ 36
Using the Flash .......................................................... 37
Flash Precautions 38
Using the Self-timer ................................................... 39
Specifying Image Size and Quality............................ 40
To specify the image size 40
To specify the image quality 41
42 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)........................... 42
Adjusting the White Balance...................................... 43
Adjusting White Balance Manually 44
Using the Best Shot Mode ......................................... 45
Using the Movie Mode ............................................... 46
Recording Audio (EX-M2 Only).................................. 48
Adding Audio to a Snapshot 48
Recording Your Voice 49
REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................... 51
Turning the Monitor Screen On and Off 51
Turning Image Review On and Off 51
Assigning Functions to the Controller 52
Specifying Power On Default Settings 53
54 PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation.......................................... 54
Playing an Audio Snapshot (EX-M2 Only) 55
Zooming the Displayed Image ................................... 56
Resizing an Image ..................................................... 57
Playing a Movie .......................................................... 58
Adding Audio to a Snapshot (EX-M2 Only) ............... 59
To re-record audio 60
Playing Back a Voice Recording File (EX-M2 Only) ... 61
62 DELETING FILES
Deleting a Single File ................................................. 62
Deleting All Files ........................................................ 63
64 FILE MANAGEMENT
Folders ....................................................................... 64
Memory Folders and Files 64
Protecting Files .......................................................... 65
To protect a single file 65
To protect all files in memory 66
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DPOF.......................................................................... 66
To insert the date during printing 67
To configure print settings for a single image 67
To configure print settings for all images 68
PRINT Image Matching II .............................................69
Exif Print ..................................................................... 69
Using the FAVORITE Folder...................................... 70
To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 70
To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 71
To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 71
72 OTHER SETTINGS
Turning the Key Tone On and Off.............................. 72
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ............. 72
Changing the Date and Time Setting ........................ 73
Changing the Date Format 74
Changing the Display Language ............................... 74
Formatting Built-in Memory........................................ 75
76 USING A MEMORY CARD
Using a Memory Card ................................................ 77
To insert a memory card into the camera 77
To remove a memory card from the camera 77
Formatting a Memory Card 78
Memory Card Precautions 79
Copying Files ............................................................. 79
To copy all the files in built-in memory
to a memory card 79
To copy a file from a memory card
to built-in memory 80
81 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ................. 81
About the bundled CD-ROM ...................................... 81
Computer System Requirements............................... 82
Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows ... 83
Getting Started 83
Selecting a Language 83
Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File 84
Installing an Application 84
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 85
Exiting the Menu Application 85
Installing Software from the CD-ROM
on a Macintosh........................................................... 85
Installing Software 85
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 88
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Transferring Files to a Computer............................... 89
Transferring Files Over a USB Connection 89
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images
to a Computer 92
Memory Data 93
Memory Directory Structure 94
Image Files Supported by the Camera 95
Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions 95
96 PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only)
Transferring Audio Files to the Camera..................... 96
Preparing the Camera for Audio Player Operation ... 97
Using the Camera as an Audio Player ...................... 98
General Guide 98
Basic Remote Controller Operations 100
Specifying the Audio Playback Mode 101
Selecting a Specify Track for Playback 101
Specifying the Track Playback Sequence 102
Disabling Remote Controller Button Operations 104
LCD Remote Control Error Messages..................... 105
Audio Playback Precautions .................................... 105
106 APPENDIX
Menu Reference....................................................... 106
Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 107
Camera Indicator Lamps 107
USB Cradle Indicator Lamps 109
Troubleshooting Guide..............................................110
Display Messages 113
Specifications ............................................................114
Main Specifications 114
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IMPORTANT!
• The contents of this manual are subject to change
without notice.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of
this manual.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may
arise through the use of the EX-S2/EX-M2.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable
for any damages or losses suffered by you or any third
party due to the use of Photo Loader and/or
Photohands.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of
data as a result of malfunction, repairs, or battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important data on
other media to protect against its loss.
• The SD logo is a registered trademark.
• Windows, Internet Explorer, and DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
•
MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon Technologies
AG of Germany, and licensed to the MultiMediaCard
Association (MMCA).
• Acrobat and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of Adobe
Systems Incorporated.
• The USB driver (mass storage) uses Phoenix Technologies Ltd. software.
Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997
Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed
from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.
• Other company, product and service names used
herein may also be trademarks or service marks of
others.
• Photo Loader and Photohands are the property of
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except as stipulated
above, all copyrights and other related rights to these
applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
■ Copyright Restrictions
Except for the purposes of your own personal enjoyment,
unauthorized copying of snapshot files, movie files, audio
files, and music files violates copyright laws and international contracts. Distribution to third parties of such files over
the Internet without permission of the copyright holder,
whether for profit or for free, violates copyright laws and international contracts.
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Features
• 2.0 million Effective Pixels
A high-resolution megapixel CCD provides 2.0 million effective pixels (2.11 million total pixels) for images that print
beautifully.
• Fixed focus lens for quick operation
Fixed focus eliminates the need for lens movement, which
shortens startup time and shooting time.
• 1.6-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen
• 4X digital zoom
• 12MB flash memory
Images can be recorded without using a memory card.
• Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia
Cards) for memory expansion
• Easy Charging
Just place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge its
battery.
• Easy Image Transfer
Transfer images to a computer simply by placing the camera onto the USB cradle.
• Best Shot
Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of
image you are trying to record and the camera performs
troublesome setups automatically for beautiful pictures every time.
• DCF Data Storage
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage
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* EX-M2 Only
• Snapshot + Audio Mode
Adds audio to a snapshot.
• Movie + Audio Mode
• Voice Recording
Quick and easy recording of voice input.
• After Recording
Adds audio to images after they are recorded.
• Audio Player Capabilities
Use the camera to play back music data from standard
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3) files.
Precautions
General Precautions
Be sure to observe the following important precautions
whenever using the EX-S2/EX-M2.
All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the camera” refer to the CASIO EX-S2/EX-M2 Digital Camera.
• Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while
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• Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject’s
eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if
it is fired too close to the eyes, especially with young children. When using the flash, the camera should be at least
one meter from the eyes of the subject.
• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and
never let it get wet. Moisture creates the danger of fire and
electric shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the rain
or snow, at the seashore or beach, in the bathroom, etc.
• Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera,
immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor power
cord from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or
nearest CASIO authorized service center. Using the camera under these conditions creates the danger of fire and
electric shock.
• Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming
out of the camera, immediately turn power off and unplug
the AC adaptor power cord from the power outlet. Using
the camera under these conditions creates the danger of
fire and electric shock. After making sure there is no more
smoke coming from the camera, take it to your nearest
CASIO authorized service center for repair. Never attempt
your own maintenance.
• Never use the AC adaptor to power any other device besides this camera. Never use any other AC adaptor besides the one that comes with this camera.
• Never cover the AC adaptor with a quilt, blanket, or other
cover while it is in use, and do not use it near a heater.
• At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor power cord
from the power outlet and clean the area around the prongs
of the plug. Dust build up around the prongs can create the
danger of fire.
• If the camera’s case should ever become cracked due to
dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment,
immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor power
cord from the power outlet, and contact your nearest
CASIO authorized service center.
• Never use the camera inside of an aircraft or in any other
areas where its use is prohibited. Doing so can result in an
accident.
• Physical damage and malfunction of this camera can
cause the data stored in its memory to be deleted. Be sure
to always keep backup copies of data by transferring them
to personal computer memory.
• Never open the battery cover, disconnect the AC adaptor
from the camera or unplug it from the wall socket while recording images. Doing so will not only make storage of the
current image impossible, it can also corrupt other image
data already stored in camera memory.
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Data Error Precautions
• Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital
components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in camera memory.
— Removing the battery while image recording or data
communication is in progress.
— Removing a memory card while image recording is in
progress.
— Removing the battery, removing the memory card, or
placing the camera onto the USB cradle while the operation/flash charge lamp is still flashing after you turn
off the camera.
— Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the camera
from the USB cradle, or disconnecting the AC adaptor
from the USB cradle while a data communication opera-
tion is being performed.
— Using low battery.
— Other abnormal operations.
Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to
appear on the monitor screen (page 113). Follow the instructions provided by the message to correct the situation.
Operating conditions
• This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging
from 0°C to 40°C.
• Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.
— In areas subject to direct sunlight
— In areas subject to high humidity or dust
— Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to
temperature extremes
— Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the
sun
— In areas subject to strong vibration
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Condensation
• When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is
the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or
on interior components. Condensation can cause malfunction of the camera, so you should avoid exposing it to conditions that might cause condensation.
• To keep condensation from forming, place the camera into
a plastic bag before moving it into a location that is much
warmer or colder than your current location. Leave it in the
plastic bag until the air inside the bag has a chance to
reach the same temperature as the new location. If condensation does form, remove the battery from the camera
and leave the battery cover open for a few hours.
LED Backlight
• The monitor screen is illuminated by an LED backlight. A
dark monitor screen indicates that the LED backlight has
reached the end of its service life, and needs to be replaced by a CASIO authorized service center. Note that
you will be charged for LED backlight replacement. The
LED backlight brightness is reduced by half after about
1,000 hours of use.
Lens
• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of
the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause
malfunction.
• Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can interfere with proper image recording. Never touch the lens with
your fingers. You can remove dust particles from the lens
surface by using a lens blower to blow them off. Next, wipe
the surface of the lens with a soft lens cloth.
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Other
• The camera may become slightly warm during use. This
does not indicate malfunction.
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QUICK START GUIDE
Getting Ready
1.
Load the battery (page 23).
1
2
3
2.
Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the
battery (page 24).
• It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge.
1
2
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1.
Press the power button to turn on the camera.
2.
Align the mode selector with “REC”.
3.
Point the camera at the subject, and use the
monitor screen or viewfinder to compose the
image.
4.
Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter release button.
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1.
Press the power button to turn on the camera.
2.
Align the mode selector with “PLAY”.
3.
Rock the controller left (back) or right (forward) to scroll through images on the monitor
screen.
To delete an image
(See page 62 for details.)
1
3, 4, 5, 6
1.
Press the power button to turn on the camera.
2.
Align the mode selector with “PLAY”.
3.
Rock the controller down to select .
4.
Rock the controller left or right to scroll through
images and display the one you want to delete.
5.
Rock the controller up or down to select “Delete”.
• To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything, select “Cancel”.
6.
Click the controller to delete the selected image.
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GETTING READY
This section contains about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera.
General Guide
The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.
Camera
■ Front
1
2
3
4
6
1 Power button
2 Shutter release button
3 Flash
4 Lens
5 Microphone
(EX-M2 only)
6 Self-timer lamp
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■ Bottom
FG
F Connector cover
G Memory card slot
If you are not using a memory card, be sure to insert the
dummy card into this slot to protect against dust and
damage.
H
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Using the Controller
The controller is used to select on-screen items and to execute functions. The following are the terms used in this
manual to describe controller operations.
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Term
Rock
Click
Meaning
Use your thumb to push the
controller up, down, left, or right.
Use your thumb to press straight
down on the controller until it clicks.
GETTING READY
Monitor Screen Contents
The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.
■ REC Mode
NOTE
• You can turn
display of monitor
screen information
on and off. See
“Turning the Monitor
Screen On and Off”
on page 51 for more
information.
White balance indicator
None Auto
Sunlight
Shade
Light Bulb
Fluorescent
Manual
Flash Mode indicator
None Auto Flash
Flash Off
Flash On
Red-eye reduction
Digital zoom factor
Battery capacity
Self-timer Recording Mode indicator
Snapshot
Best Shot
Movie
Snapshot Audio (EX-M2 only)
Voice Recording (EX-M2 only)
Memory capacity
(Remaining number
of storable images)
Image size
1600 x1200 pixels
1280 x 960pixels
640 x 480pixels
Quality
FINE
NORMAL
ECONOMY
Built-in memory selected
for data storage.
Memory card selected for
data storage.
EV value
Date and time
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■ PLAY Mode
Image protection
indicator
Battery capacity
Folder number/File number
Image size
1600 x1200 pixels
1280 x 960 pixels
640 x 480 pixels
Quality
FINE
NORMAL
ECONOMY
Date and time
IMPORTANT!
• Some information may not display properly if you display an image that was recorded using a different digital camera model.
Built-in memory data
Memory card data
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Indicator Lamps
You can find out the operational status of the camera and the
USB cradle at a glance by checking the color of the indicator
lamps, and whether a lamp is lit or flashing. For details, see
“Indicator Lamp Reference” on page 107.
Operation/Flash charge lamp
Self-timer lamp
USB lamp
CHARGE lamp
Attaching the Strap
Attach the strap to the strap bar as shown in the illustration.
IMPORTANT!
• Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when using the camera to protect against accidentally dropping it.
• The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera
only. Do not use it for any other purpose.
• Never swing the camera around by the strap.
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Power Requirements
Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20).
To load the battery
1.
Pressing the battery cover on the side of the
camera, slide it in the direction indicated by
the 왖 mark and then swing it open.
2.
Align the arrow mark on the battery with the
arrow mark on the camera as shown in the illustration, and slide the battery into the battery
compartment.
Arrow marks
3.
Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide
it in the direction indicated by the arrow while
pressing down on it.
IMPORTANT!
• Use only the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion
battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of
battery is not supported.
NOTE
• To remove the battery, open the battery cover. Taking
care that the battery does not suddenly fall out of the
camera, tilt the camera towards the side. When the
battery slides out part way, pull it out by hand.
The battery is not charged when you purchase the camera. You need to charge the battery before using the
camera for the first time.
NP-20
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To charge the battery
1.
Connect the AC power cord to the AC adaptor.
2.
Plug the other end of the AC power cord into a
household power outlet.
3.
Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 5.3V connector of the USB cradle.
USB Cradle
DC IN 5.3V
AC Adaptor
AC power cord
4.
Turn off the camera
and remove its
connector cover.
Connector cover
5.
Set the camera onto
the USB cradle.
• The CHARGE lamp on
the USB cradle should
turn red, indicating that
charging has started.
When charging is
complete, the CHARGE
lamp will turn green.
CHARGE lamp
6.
After charging is complete, remove the camera
from the USB cradle and replace the connector
cover.
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IMPORTANT!
• It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge. Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity and charging conditions.
• Use only the USB cradle to charge the special NP-20
rechargeable lithium ion battery. Never use any other
charger device.
• Use only the bundled AC adaptor. Never use any
other type of AC adaptor. Do not use optionally available AD-C620 and AD-C630 AC adaptors with this
camera.
• Make sure that the camera connector of the USB
cradle is securely inserted into the camera’s connector as far as it will go.
• The CHARGE lamp may remain amber colored and
the charge operation may not start right away if you try
to charge immediately after using the camera (which
causes battery to become warm) or when it is too hot
or too cold where you are performing the charge operation. If this happens, simply wait until the battery
reaches normal temperature. The CHARGE lamp will
turn red and charging will start when the battery temperature returns to the allowable charging temperature range.
• The CHARGE lamp flashing red indicates that an error
occurred while charging. An error can be caused by
any of the following: a problem with the cradle, a problem with the camera, or a problem with the battery or
how it is loaded. Remove the camera from the cradle
and see if it works normally.
• The USB cradle can be used for charging or USB data
communication only.
NOTE
• USB cradle is designed for operation with any power
supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC. Note, however, that the shape of the hic7 tord plug variesd by
youation.ere plle to hot
otgeograp ( youa,.ere need hot
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■ If the camera works normally
1.
Continue using the camera until the current
charge is used up, and then charge the battery.
■ If the camera does not work normally
This can mean there is a problem with how the battery is
loaded.
1.
Remove the battery from the camera and check
the battery contacts for dirt. If the contacts are
dirty, wipe them clean with a dry cloth.
2.
Check to make sure that the AC adaptor’s
power cord is connected securely to the power
outlet and cradle.
• If the same symptoms occur again when you place the
camera on the cradle after taking the above steps,
contact a CASIO authorized service center.
■ Battery Life Guidelines
The battery life guideline values given below indicate the
amount of time at standard temperature (25°C) until power
automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not
guarantee that the battery will provide the amount of service
indicated. Low temperatures and continued use reduce battery life.
Operation
Continuous Recording*
Continuous Playback*
(Continuous Snapshot Recording)
Continuous Voice Recording*
Continuous Audio Playback*
1
2
Approximate Battery Life
65 minutes (390 shots)
3
3
110 minutes
80 minutes
330 minutes
*1 Continuous Recording Conditions
• Normal temperature: 25°C (77°F)
• Flash: Off
• Monitor screen: Off
• Image recorded about every 10 seconds
*2 Continuous Playback Conditions
• Normal temperature: 25°C (77°F)
• Scroll one image about every 10 seconds
*3 Voice recording and audio playback times apply to the
EX-M2 only.
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• Recording one image per minute under the above conditions reduces battery life to about one sixth of that noted
above.
• Voice recording times are based on continuous recording,
while audio playback times are based on continuous output
(through headphones).
• The above values are based a new battery starting from a
full charge. Repeated charging shortens battery life.
• Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash,
zoom and other functions, and how long you leave power
turned on.
■ Tip to Make the Battery Last Longer
If you do not need the flash while recording, use the menu to
select (flash off) for the flash mode. See page 37 for
more information.
■ Low Battery Indicator
The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on
the monitor screen changes as battery power is used. If you
continue to use the camera while the battery level is ,
camera power will automatically turn off. When this happens,
charge the battery as soon as possible.
Battery Level High Low
Indicator
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Power Supply Precautions
■ Battery Precautions
See the instructions that come with the rechargeable lithium
ion battery (NP-20) for important precautions you need to
observe during its use.
■ USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions
• Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage is
outside the rating marked on the AC adaptor.
Doing so can create the danger of fire or electric shock. Use only the bundled AC adaptor
specified for this camera.
• Do not allow the AC adaptor cord to become
cut or damaged, do not place heavy objects on
it, and keep it away from heat. A damaged
Caution!
power cord creates the risk of fire and electric
shock.
• Never try to modify the AC adaptor cord, or
subject it to severe bending, twisting, or pulling. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
• Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands
are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric
shock.
• Do not overload extension cords or wall outlets. Doing so creates the danger of fire and
electric shock.
• Should the cord of the AC adaptor become
damaged (exposed internal wiring), request a
replacement from a CASIO authorized service
center. A damaged AC adaptor cord creates
the danger of fire or electric shock.
• Make sure you always remove the camera from the USB
cradle before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.
• Charging and USB data communication can cause the AC
adaptor to become warm. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.
• Unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet whenever
you are not using it.
• Never place a blanket or any other cover on the AC adaptor. Doing so creates the risk of fire.
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Turning the Camera On and Off
Press the power button to turn the
camera on and off.
Pressing the power button to turn
on the camera causes the operation/flash charge lamp to turn
green. Press the power button
again to turn off the camera.
IMPORTANT!
• If camera power is turned off by the Auto Power Off
feature, press the power button to turn it back on
again.
Power button
Auto Power Off (APO)
Auto Power Off (APO) automatically turns off the camera
when you do not perform any operation for certain amount of
time. The amount of time that needs to pass before APO is
triggered depends on the mode the camera is in.
Mode
REC
PLAY
AUDIO
(EX-M2 only)
Approximate Time to APO
2 minutes
2 minutes
10 seconds
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Using the On-screen Menus
Pressing MENU displays menus on the monitor screen that
you can use to perform various operations. The menu that
appears depends on whether you are in the REC mode or
the PLAY mode. The following shows an example menu procedure in the REC mode.
1.
Turn on the camera,
and then align the
mode selector with
“REC” to enter the
REC mode.
• If you want to enter the
PLAY mode instead,
you would align the
mode selector with
“PLAY”.
2.
Press MENU.
Settings
Mode selector
Tab
Selection cursor (indicates the
currently selected item)
● Menu Screen Operations
When you want to do this:
Move between tabs
Move from the tab to the
settings
Move between the settings
Display the options
available for a setting
Select an option
Register an option
selection and exit the menu
screen
Register an option
selection and return to the
menu screen
Exit the menu screen
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Do this:
Rock the controller left or right
Rock the controller down
Rock the controller up or down
Rock the controller right or click
the controller
Rock the controller up or down
Click the controller
Rock the controller left
Press MENU
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3.
Rock the controller left or right to select the tab
you want, and then rock it down to move the
selection cursor from the tab to the settings.
• If you ever need to move the selection cursor back
from the settings to the tabs, rock the controller up
until the cursor reaches the top of the menu.
4.
Rock the controller
up or down to select
the setting you want
to change, and then
rock the controller to
the right.
• This displays a
submenu of options
available for the
selected setting.
• Instead of rocking the
controller, you could
also click it.
5.
Rock the controller up or down to select the
Example: “Flash” setting
selected.
option you want, and then click.
6.
Next, do either of the following.
If you want to do this:
Apply the setting and exit the
menu screen
Apply the setting and return to
menu screen to change other
settings
• See “Menu Reference” on page 106 for more information about menus.
Do this:
Click the controller.
Rock the controller left.
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GETTING READY
Configuring Display Language and Clock
Settings
Be sure to configure the following settings before using the
camera to record images.
• Display language
• Date and time
Note that the current date and time settings are used by the
camera to generate the date and time that are stored along
with image data, etc.
IMPORTANT!
• The camera’s clock settings are cleared whenever
power is totally cut off. This can happen if the battery
goes dead while the camera is not being supplied
power by the USB cradle. The clock setting screen
will appear automatically the next time you turn on
power after the settings are cleared. Set the date and
time before using the camera.
• The current date and time settings will be cleared if
the battery remains dead without being charged for
about one day.
• Recording images without configuring the clock settings causes incorrect time information to be registered. Be sure to configure the clock settings before
using the camera.
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1.
Press the power button to turn on the camera.
2.
Rock the controller
up or down to select
the language you
want.
:Japanese
English : English
Français :French
Deutsch :German
Español :Spanish
Italiano :Italian
3.
Click to register the language setting and advance to the clock settings.
4.
Set the date and the
time.
To do this:
Change the setting at the
current cursor location
Move the cursor between
settings
5.
Click to register the clock settings and exit the
Rock the controller up or
down.
Rock the controller left or
right.
Do this:
setting screen.
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BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
3.
Compose the image
on the monitor
screen.
• The focusing range of
the camera is approximately 1 meter to
infinity (∞).
• When performing this
step, take care so your
fingers do not block the
lens or any of the
sensors.
• You can compose images using either the monitor
screen or the optical viewfinder.
• When using the optical viewfinder, you can turn off
the monitor screen to save power (page 51).
4.
Press the shutter
release button to
record the image.
• The number of images that can be stored in memory
depends on the resolution setting you are using
(pages 40, 114).
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• Depending on the distance or angle between the subject and the camera, the image you see in the
viewfinder may not be exactly the image that is recorded.
• Press the shutter release gently to avoid camera
movement.
About the REC Mode Monitor Screen
• The image shown on the monitor screen in the REC mode
is a simplified image for composing purposes. The actual
image is recorded in accordance with the image quality
setting currently selected on your camera. The image
saved on memory has much better resolution and detail
than the REC mode monitor screen image.
• Certain levels of subject brightness can cause the response of the REC mode monitor screen to slow down,
which causes some static noise in the monitor screen image.
Recording Precautions
• Never open the battery cover or place the camera onto the
USB cradle while the operation/flash charge lamp is flashing green. Doing so not only causes the current image to
be lost, it can also corrupt images already stored in camera
memory and even lead to malfunction of the camera.
• Never remove the memory card while an image is being
recorded to the memory card.
• Fluorescent lighting actually flickers at a frequency that
cannot be detected by the human eye. When using the
camera indoors under such lighting, you may experience
some brightness or color problems with recorded images.
• The camera automatically adjusts its sensitivity in accordance with the brightness of the subject. This can cause
some static noise to appear in images of relatively dark
subjects.
• For a dimly lit subject, the camera raises the sensitivity and
uses a faster shutter speed. Because of this, you need to
guard against camera movement if you have flash turned
off (page 37) when recording a dimly lit subject.
• If unwanted light is shining on the lens, shade the lens with
your hand when recording the image.
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Using Zoom
You can use the digital zoom feature of your camera to zoom
in on the center of an image. Performing a zoom operation
toggles the zoom factor between 1X and 4X.
1.
In the REC mode, press MENU.
2.
Rock the controller left or right to select the
“REC” tab.
3.
Rock the controller up or down to select
“Digital Zoom”, and then rock the controller
to the right.
4.
Rock the controller up or down to select “On”,
and then click.
• Selecting “Off” in step 4 disables digital zoom.
5.
Rock the controller up or down in the REC
mode to change the digital zoom factor.
Rock up to zoom in.
Rock down to zoom out.
Zoom out Zoom in
6.
Record the image.
IMPORTANT!
• Zoom is disabled whenever the monitor screen is
turned off (page 51).
• To disable digital zoom, select “Off” for the “Digital
Zoom” setting on the “REC” tab.
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Using the Flash
Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you
want to use.
1.
In the REC mode, press MENU.
2.
Rock the controller left or right to select the
“REC” tab.
3.
Rock the controller
up or down to select
“Flash”, and then
rock the controller to
the right.
4.
Rock the controller up or down to select the
flash mode you want, and then click.
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To do this:
Have the flash fire automatically
when required (Auto Flash)
Turn off the flash (Flash Off)
Always fire the flash (Flash On)
Fire a pre-flash followed by image
recording with flash, reducing the
chance of red-eye in the image (Redeye reduction). Have the flash fire
automatically when required.
5.
Record the image.
IMPORTANT!
• The flash unit of this camera fires a number of times
when you record an image. The initial flashes are preflashes, which the camera uses to obtain information it
uses for exposure settings. The final flash is for recording. Make sure that you keep the camera still until
the shutter releases.
• Image recording may not be performed if you press
the shutter release button while the operation/flash
charge lamp is flashing amber.
Select this setting:
Auto
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
NOTE
• You can use the key customization feature (page 52)
to configure the camera so the flash mode changes
whenever you rock the controller left or right while in
the REC mode.
■ About Red-eye Reduction
Using the flash to record at night or in a dimly lit room can
cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the
image. This is caused when the light from the flash reflects
off of the retina of the eye. Red-eye reduction fires a preflash, which causes the irises in the eyes of any people in the
image to close. This is followed by another flash operation
when the image is actually recorded.
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 (flash).
Before pressing the shutter release 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.
Flash Precautions
• Take care that your fingers do not block the flash when you
hold the camera. Covering the flash with your finger can
greatly reduce its effectiveness.
Flash
• The approximate effective range of the flash is shown below. The flash is unable to adequately illuminate a subject
that is outside this range.
1 meter to 2 meters
• The flash takes anywhere from a few seconds as long as
10 seconds to attain full charge after being fired. The actual
time required depends on the battery level, temperature,
and other conditions.
• The flash does not fire during movie recording. This is indicated by on the monitor screen.
• The flash unit may not be able to charge when battery
power is low. Low battery power is indicated by the on
the monitor screen, and when the flash fails to fire properly
resulting in poor image exposure. When these symptoms
occur, charge the camera’s battery as soon as possible.
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• When the red-eye reduction mode ( ) is being used,
flash intensity is adjusted automatically in accordance with
the exposure. The flash may not fire at all when the subject
is brightly lit.
• White balance is fixed while the flash is being used, so sunlight, fluorescent lighting, or other sources of illumination in
the immediate area may affect the coloring of the recorded
image.
Using the Self-timer
The self-timer delays shutter release so it is performed about
10 seconds after you press the shutter release button.
1.
In the REC mode, press MENU.
2.
Rock the controller left or right to select the
“REC” tab.
3.
Rock the controller up or down to select
“Self-timer”, and then rock the controller to
the right.
4.
Rock the controller up or down to select
“10 sec”, and then click.
• Selecting “Off” in step 4 disables the self-timer.
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5.
Record the image.
• The self-timer lamp
flashes and the shutter
releases about 10
seconds after you press
the shutter release
button.
• You can interrupt an ongoing self-timer countdown by
pressing the shutter release button while the self-timer
lamp is flashing.
• The self-timer turns off automatically after the shutter
releases.
Self-timer lamp
Specifying Image Size and Quality
You can specify the image size and image quality to suit the
type of image you are recording.
To specify the image size
1.
In the REC mode, press MENU.
2.
Rock the controller left or right to select the
“REC” tab.
3.
Rock the controller up or down to select “Size”,
and then rock the controller to the right.
4.
Rock the controller up or down to select the
setting you want, and then click.
1600 x 1200 :1600 x 1200 pixels
1280 x 960 : 1280 x 960 pixels
640 x 480 :640 x 480 pixels
NOTE
• Use 1600 x 1200 when you plan to produce a large
print of the image. Use 640 x 480 when you need to
economize on space because you plan to send images in e-mail, etc.
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To specify the image quality
1.
In the REC mode, press MENU.
2.
Rock the controller left or right to select the
“REC” tab.
3.
Rock the controller up or down to select
“Quality”, and then rock the controller to the
right.
4.
Rock the controller up or down to select the
setting you want, and then click.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
This chapter describes the other powerful features and functions that are available for recording.
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)
Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure setting (EV value) manually to adjust for the lighting of your subject. This feature helps to achieve better results when recording a backlit subject, a strongly lit subject indoors, and a
subject that is against a dark background.
Exposure Compensation Range: –2.0EV to +2.0EV
Steps: 1/3EV
1.
In the REC mode, press MENU.
2.
Select the “REC” tab,
select “EV Shift”, and
then rock the controller to the right.
Exposure compensation
value
3.
Rock the controller up or down to change the
exposure compensation value, and then click.
• Clicking the controller registers the displayed value.
Up : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best
used for light-colored subjects and backlight subjects.
Down : Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best
for dark-color subjects and for shooting outdoors
on a clear day.
• To cancel exposure compensation, adjust the value
until it becomes 0.0.
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4.
Record the image.
IMPORTANT!
• When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation.
Adjusting the White Balance
The wavelengths of the light produced by various light
sources (sunlight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a
subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make
adjustments to compensate for different lighting types, to
make the colors of an image appear more natural.
NOTES
• Performing an EV shift operation causes the metering
mode to switch automatically to center weighted metering. Returning the EV shift value to 0.0 causes the
metering mode to change back to multi-pattern metering.
• You can use the key customization feature (page 52)
to configure the camera so the exposure compensation value changes whenever you rock the controller
left or right while in the REC mode.
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1.
In the REC mode, press MENU.
2.
Select the “REC” tab,
select “White Balance”,
and then rock the
controller to the right.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
3.
Rock the controller up or down to select the
setting you want, and then click.
When shooting under these
conditions:
Normal conditions
Outdoor daylight
Shade
Incandescent light bulb
(reddish tinge)
Fluorescent light (greenish tinge)
Difficult lighting that requires manual
control (This page)
NOTES
• Selecting “Manual” changes white balance to the settings achieved the last time a manual white balance
operation was performed.
• You can use the key customization feature (page 52)
to configure the camera so the white balance setting
changes whenever you rock the controller left or right
while in the REC mode.
Select this setting:
Auto
Manual
Adjusting White Balance Manually
Under some light sources, automatic white balance under
the “Auto” setting can take a long time to complete. Also, the
auto white balance range (color temperature range) is limited. Manual white balance helps to ensure that colors are
recorded correctly for a particular light source.
Note that you must perform manual white balance under the
same conditions you will be shooting under. You must also
have a white piece of paper or other similar object on hand in
order to perform manual white balance.
1.
In step 3 of the procedure under “Adjusting
the White Balance”,
select “Manual”.
• This causes the object
you last used to adjust
manual white balance to
appear on the monitor
screen.
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2.
Point the camera at a white piece of paper or
similar object under the lighting conditions for
which you want to set the white balance, and
then press the shutter release button.
• This adjusts the white balance.
3.
Click the controller.
• This registers the white balance settings and returns
to the REC mode.
• Dim lighting or pointing the camera at a dark colored
object can cause white balance to take a long time to
complete.
Using the Best Shot Mode
Selecting one of the six Best Shot scenes automatically sets
up the camera for recording a similar type of image.
1.
In the REC mode, press MENU.
2.
Select the “REC” tab,
select “REC Mode”,
and then rock the
controller to the right.
3.
Rock the controller up or down to select
(Best Shot), and then click.
• This enters the Best Shot Mode and causes the
icon to appear on the monitor screen.
• Pressing the shutter release button at this point
records the image using the camera setup of scene
that was selected when you last exited the Best Shot
Mode, and completes this procedure. If you want to
select a different Best Shot scene, proceed with step
4.
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4.
Click the controller.
• This displays a sample scene.
5.
Rock the controller left or right to select the
sample scene you want, and then click.
6.
Record the image.
IMPORTANT!
• Best Shot scenes were not recorded using this camera. They are provided as samples only.
• Images recorded using a Best Shot scene may not
produce the results you expected due to shooting conditions and other factors.
• After clicking the controller in step 5 to select a sample
scene, you can change to another scene by clicking
the controller again, rocking the controller left or right
to select another sample scene, and then clicking.
Using the Movie Mode
You can record movies up to 30 seconds long. The EX-M2
even lets you record audio along with your movies.
• File Format: AVI
AVI format conforms to the Motion JPEG format promoted
by the Open DML Group.
• Image Size: 320 x 240 pixels
• Movie File Size: Approximately 150KB/second.
• Maximum Movie Length
— One Movie: 30 seconds
— Total Movie Time:
80 seconds with built-in memory; 410 seconds with
64MB SD memory card
1.
In the REC mode, press MENU.
2.
Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and
then rock the controller to the right.
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3.
Rock the controller
Remaining capacity
up or down to select
(Movie), and then
click.
• “Remaining capacity”
shows how many 30second movies can still
be recorded to memory.
Remaining recording time
4.
Point the camera at the subject and then press
the shutter release button.
• Movie recording continues for 30 seconds, or until you
stop it by pressing the shutter release button again.
• The remaining recording time value counts down on
the monitor screen as you record.
5.
After movie recording is stopped, press the
shutter release button one more time to store
the movie file.
• This causes the movie file to be stored into camera
memory.
• To cancel storage of the movie file, rock the controller
down to select “Delete” while file storage is being performed, and then click.
IMPORTANT!
• The flash does not fire in the Movie Mode.
• The EX-M2 also records audio. Note the following
points when recording a movie with the EX-M2.
— Take care that you do not
block the microphone with
your fingers.
— Good recording results are
not possible when the
camera is too far from the
subject.
— Operating camera buttons
during recording can cause
button noise to be included
in the audio.
— Movie audio is recorded in
monaural.
Microphone
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Recording Audio (EX-M2 Only)
Adding Audio to a Snapshot
You can add audio to a snapshot after you record it.
• Image Format: JPEG
JPEG is an image format that provides efficient data compression.
The file extension of a JPEG file is “.JPG”.
• Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format
This is the Windows standard format for audio recording.
The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is “.WAV”.
• Recording Time:
Up to about 30 seconds per image
• Audio File Size:
Approximately 120KB (30-second recording of approximately 4KB per second)
1.
In the REC mode, press MENU.
2.
Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and
then rock the controller to the right.
3.
Rock the controller up or down to select
(Snapshot Audio), and then click.
• This enters the Snapshot Audio Mode.
4.
Press the shutter
release button to
record the image.
• After the image is
recorded, the camera
enters audio recording
standby, with the image
you just recorded on the
monitor screen.
• You can cancel audio recording standby by pressing
MENU.
Remaining recording time
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5.
Press the shutter release button to start audio
recording.
• The operation/flash charge lamp flashes green as recording is performed.
• Even if you have the monitor screen turned off (page
51), the monitor screen turns on while you are adding
audio to a snapshot.
6.
Recording stops after about 30 seconds or
when you press the shutter release button.
Recording Your Voice
The Voice Recording Mode provides quick and easy recording of your voice.
• Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format
This is the Windows standard format for audio recording.
The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is “.WAV”.
• Recording Time:
Approximately 50 minutes with built-in memory
• Audio File Size:
Approximately 120KB (30-second recording of approximately 4KB per second)
1.
In the REC mode, press MENU.
2.
Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and
then rock the controller to the right.
3.
Rock the controller
up or down to select
(Voice Recording),
and then click.
• This enters the Voice
Recording Mode.
Remaining recording time
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4.
Press the shutter release button to start voice
recording.
• The remaining recording time value counts down on
the monitor screen and the operation/flash charge
lamp flashes green as recording is performed.
• Clicking the controller during voice recording turns off
the monitor screen. The monitor screen turns back on
automatically when recording is complete.
5.
Recording stops when you press the shutter
release button, when memory becomes full, or
when the battery goes dead.
■ Audio Recording Precautions
• Keep the microphone on the
front of the camera pointed
at the subject.
• Take care that you do not
block the microphone with
your fingers.
Microphone
• Good recording results are not possible when the camera
is too far from the subject.
• Operating camera buttons during recording can cause button noise to be included in the audio.
• Pressing the power button or changing the mode selector
setting stops recording at that point and stores any audio
recorded up to that point.
• You can also perform “after-recording” to add audio to a
snapshot after recording it, and also change the audio recorded for an image. See page 59 for more information.
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REC Mode Camera Settings
Turning the Monitor Screen On and Off
Turning off the monitor screen when recording helps to conserve battery power.
1.
In the REC mode, press MENU.
2.
Select the “REC” tab, select “Indicators”, and
then rock the controller to the right.
3.
Rock the controller up or down to select the
setting you want, and then click.
To do this:
Turn off the monitor screen
Turn on the monitor screen
Select this setting:
LCD-OFF
LCD-ON
IMPORTANT!
• The monitor screen turns back on automatically in the
following cases, even if “LCD-OFF” is selected with
the above procedure.
— When you press MENU (Monitor screen remains
on for about one minute.)
— When you rock the controller left or right
— When you enter the Movie Mode or Voice Record-
ing Mode for recording
— When you use the Snapshot Audio Mode to add
audio to a snapshot
Turning Image Review On and Off
Image review displays an image on the monitor screen as
soon as you record it. Use the following procedure to turn
image review on and off.
1.
In the REC mode, press MENU.
2.
Select the “REC” tab, select “Review”, and
then rock the controller to the right.
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3.
Rock the controller up or down to select the
setting you want, and then click.
3.
Rock the controller up or down to select the
setting you want, and then click.
To do this:
Display images on the monitor
screen for about a half second
immediately after they are recorded
Do not display images immediately
after they are recorded
Select this setting:
On
Off
Assigning Functions to the Controller
A “key customization” feature lets you assign a setting function to the controller. After you assign a function, the corresponding parameter is changed whenever you rock the controller left or right in the REC mode.
1.
In the REC mode, press MENU.
2.
Select the “REC” tab, select “L/R Key”, and
then rock the controller to the right.
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When you want to assign this
function to the controller :
Recording mode
• Rock left or right to cycle through
modes.
• EX-S2: Snapshot, Best Shot, Movie
• EX-M2: Snapshot, Best Shot,
Movie, Snapshot Audio, Voice
Recording (page 106)
Exposure compensation
• Rock left to decrease, rock right to
increase (page 42)
Flash mode
• Rock left or right to cycle through
modes (page 37).
White balance mode
• Rock left or right to cycle through
modes (page 43).
No function assigned
NOTE
• The initial default setting is “REC Mode”.
Select this:
REC Mode
EV Shift
Flash
White Balance
Off
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Specifying Power On Default Settings
The camera’s “mode memory” feature lets you specify the
power on default settings individually for the recording
mode, flash mode, digital zoom mode, and white balance
mode. Turning on mode memory for a mode tells the camera
to remember the status of that mode when you turn off the
camera, and restore it the next time you turn the camera
back on. When mode memory is turned off, the camera automatically restores the initial factory default setting for the applicable mode.
The following table shows what happens when you turn
mode memory on or off for each mode.
Mode
Recording Mode
Flash Mode
Digital Zoom
Mode
White Balance
Mode
Mode Memory On
• Remembers the
current status
when the camera
is turned off, and
restores it when
the camera is
turned back on
again.
Mode Memory Off
(Factory Default)
Snapshot
Auto
On
Auto
1.
In the REC mode, press MENU.
2.
Select the “Memory” tab, select the item you
want to change, and then rock the controller to
the right.
3.
Rock the controller up or down to select the
setting you want, and then click.
To do this:
Turn on mode memory so settings
are restored at power on
Turn off mode memory so settings
are initialized at power on
Select this setting:
On
Off
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PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK
You can use the camera’s built in monitor screen to play
back files.
Basic Playback Operation
Use the following procedure to scroll through files stored in
the camera’s memory.
1.
Press the power
button to turn on the
camera.
• This causes an image
or a message to appear
on the monitor screen.
2.
Align the mode
selector with “PLAY”.
• This enters the PLAY
mode.
Power button
Mode selector
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3.
Rock the controller right (forward) or left
(back) to scroll through files on the monitor
screen.
NOTES
• Holding the controller to the left or right scrolls at high
speed.
• Note that the images produced on the monitor screen
of this camera are simplified versions of the actual image stored in memory.
PLAYBACK
Playing an Audio Snapshot (EX-M2 Only)
Perform the steps below to display an audio snapshot (indicated by a indicator) and play its audio.
1.
In the PLAY mode, rock the controller left or
right until the image you want is displayed.
2.
Click the controller.
• This plays back the
audio that accompanies
the displayed image.
• You can perform the
following operations
while audio is playing.
To do this:
Fast forward or fast reverse
the audio
Pause and unpause audio
playback
Adjust audio volume
Cancel playback
Hold the controller left or
right.
Click the controller.
Rock the controller up or
down.
Press MENU.
Do this:
IMPORTANT!
• Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is
being performed or is paused.
• When you have the LCD remote controller connected
to the camera, audio is output through the stereo
headphones (page 97) instead of the camera’s
speaker. Output through the headphones is monaural.
• The volume of audio recorded with the camera cannot
be adjusted using the LCD remote controller. Use the
camera’s controller to adjust volume level in this case.
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Zooming the Displayed Image
Perform the following procedure to zoom the image currently
on the monitor screen up to four times its normal size.
1.
In the PLAY mode, rock the controller left or
right until the image you want is displayed.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Zoom”, and
then rock the controller to the right.
5.
After clicking the
controller, you can
then rock it up, down,
left, or right to scroll
to different parts of
the zoomed image.
• After clicking again, you can rock the controller up or
down to zoom in and out on the image again.
6.
Press MENU to return the image to its original
size.
4.
Rock the controller
up to enlarge the
image, or down to
reduce its size.
IMPORTANT!
• You cannot enlarge a movie image.
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Resizing an Image
You can use the following procedure to change a snapshot
image to either VGA size (640 x 480 pixels) or QVGA size
(320 x 240 pixels).
• VGA size and QVGA size are the optimum image sizes for
attachment to e-mail messages or incorporation into Web
pages.
4.
Rock the controller up or down to select the
setting you want, and then click.
To do this:
Resize to 640 x 480 pixels (VGA)
Resize to 320 x 240 pixels (QVGA)
Cancel the resizing operation
Select this:
640 x 480
320 x 240
Cancel
1.
In the PLAY mode, press MENU.
2.
Select the “PLAY”
tab, select “Resize”,
and then rock the
controller to the right.
3.
Rock the controller left or right to scroll
through images and display the one you want
to resize.
IMPORTANT!
• Resizing an image causes a new (resized) version to
be stored as a separate file.
• Images smaller than 320 x 240 pixels cannot be
resized.
• Note that you can resize snapshots recorded with this
camera only.
• If the message “The function is not supported for this
file”. appears, it means that the current image cannot
be resized.
• The resize operation cannot be performed if there is
not enough memory to store the resized image.
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Playing a Movie
Use the following procedure to play back a movie recorded
in the movie mode.
1.
In the PLAY mode,
rock the controller
left or right until the
movie you want to
play is displayed.
2.
Click the controller.
• This start playback of the movie.
Movie icon
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• You can perform the following operations while a
movie is playing.
To do this:
Fast forward or fast reverse
the movie
Pause and unpause movie
playback
Skip forward or back one
frame while paused
Cancel playback
Adjust audio volume
(EX-M2 only)
Hold the controller left or
right.
Click the controller.
Rock the controller left or
right.
Press MENU.
Rock the controller up or
down.
Do this:
IMPORTANT!
• A movie plays until the end and then stops. You cannot repeat-play a movie.
• Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is
being performed or is paused.
• When you have the LCD remote controller connected
to the camera, audio is output through the stereo
headphones (page 97) instead of the camera’s
speaker. Output through the headphones is monaural.
• The volume of audio recorded with the camera cannot
be adjusted using the LCD remote controller. Use the
camera’s controller to adjust volume level in this case.
PLAYBACK
Adding Audio to a Snapshot (EX-M2 Only)
The “after-recording” feature lets you add audio to snapshots after they are recorded. You can also re-record an audio image (one with a icon on it).
• Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format
This is the Windows standard format for audio recording.
The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is “.WAV”.
• Recording Time:
Up to about 30 seconds per image
• Audio File Size:
Approximately 120KB (30-second recording of approximately 4KB per second)
1.
In the PLAY mode, rock the controller left or
right to scroll through snapshots until the one
to which you want to add audio is displayed.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select the “PLAY”
tab, select “Dubbing”,
and then rock the
controller to the right.
4.
Press the shutter release button to start audio
recording.
5.
Recording stops after about 30 seconds or
when you press the shutter release button.
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To re-record audio
1.
In the PLAY mode, rock the controller left or
right to scroll through snapshots until the one
whose audio you want to re-record is displayed.
2.
Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Dubbing”, and
then rock the controller to the right.
3.
Rock the controller up or down to select
“Delete”, and then click.
• If you merely want to delete the audio with re-recording, press MENU here to complete the procedure.
4.
Press the shutter release button to start audio
recording.
5.
Recording stops after about 30 seconds or
when you press the shutter release button.
• This deletes the previous recording and replaces it
with a new one.
IMPORTANT!
• Keep the microphone on the
front of the camera pointed at
the subject.
• Take care that you do not
block the microphone with
your fingers.
Microphone
• Good recording results are not possible when the
camera is too far from the subject
• Operating camera buttons during recording can cause
button noise to be included in the audio.
• The (Audio) icon appears on the monitor screen
after audio recording is complete.
• You will not be able to record audio when remaining
memory capacity is low.
• The following types of audio recording are not supported.
— Adding audio to a movie image
— Adding audio to a protected snapshot (page 65)
• Audio that is re-recorded or deleted cannot be recovered. Make sure you no longer need audio before rerecording or deleting it.
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PLAYBACK
Playing Back a Voice Recording File
(EX-M2 Only)
Perform the following steps to play back a voice recording
file.
1.
In the PLAY mode, rock the controller left or
right to display the voice file (a file with on
it) you want to play.
2.
Click the controller.
• This starts playback of
the voice recording file
through the camera’s
speaker.
• You can perform the
following operations
while audio is playing.
To do this:
Fast forward or fast reverse
the audio
Pause and unpause audio
playback
Adjust audio volume
Cancel playback
Hold the controller left or
right.
Click the controller.
Rock the controller up or
down.
Press MENU.
Do this:
IMPORTANT!
• Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is
being performed or is paused.
• When you have the LCD remote controller connected
to the camera, audio is output through the stereo
headphones (page 97) instead of the camera’s
speaker. Output through the headphones is monaural.
• The volume of audio recorded with the camera cannot
be adjusted using the LCD remote controller. Use the
camera’s controller to adjust volume level in this case.
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DELETING FILES
DELETING FILES
You can delete a single file, or you can delete all files currently in memory.
IMPORTANT!
• Note that file deletion cannot be undone. Once you
delete a file, it is gone. Make sure you really do not
need a file anymore before you delete it. Especially
when deleting all files, make sure you check all the
files you have stored before proceeding.
• Delete cannot be performed when all the files in
memory are protected (page 65).
• A protected file cannot be deleted. To delete a protected file, unprotect it first (page 65).
• On the EX-M2, deleting an audio snapshot deletes
both the image file and the audio file attached to it.
Deleting a Single File
Perform the following steps when you want to delete a single
file.
1.
In the PLAY mode,
rock the controller
down .
2.
Rock the controller left or right to scroll
through files and display the one you want to
delete.
3.
Rock the controller up or down to select
“Delete”.
• To exit the file delete operation without deleting anything, select “Cancel”.
4.
Click the controller to delete the file.
• Repeat steps 2 through 4 to delete other files, if you
want.
5.
Press MENU to exit the menu screen.
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DELETING FILES
IMPORTANT!
• If a file cannot be deleted for some reason, the message “The function is not supported for this file.” appears when you try to delete it.
Deleting All Files
The following procedure deletes all unprotected files currently in memory.
1.
In the PLAY mode, rock the controller down .
2.
Rock the controller up or down to select “All
File Delete”, and then click.
3.
Rock the controller up or down to select “Yes”.
• To exit the file delete operation without deleting anything, select “No”.
4.
Click the controller to delete all the files.
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FILE MANAGEMENT
FILE MANAGEMENT
The file management capabilities of the camera make it easy
to keep track of images. You can protect files against deletion, and even use its DPOF feature to specify images for
printing.
Folders
Your camera automatically creates a directory of folders in
its built-in flash memory or on the memory card to store images.
Memory Folders and Files
An image you record is automatically stored in a folder,
whose name is a serial number. You can have up to 900
folders in memory at the same time. Folder names are generated as shown below.
Example: Name of the 100th folder.
100CASIO
Serial number (3 digits)
Each folder can hold files numbered up to 9,999.
Trying to store the 10,000th file in a folder causes the next
serially numbered folder to be created. Folder names are
generated as shown below.
Example: Name of the 26th file
CIMG0026.JPG
Extension
Serial number (4 digits)
• The actual number of files you will be able to store on a
memory card depends on the image quality settings, capacity of the card, etc.
• For details about the directory structure, see “Memory Directory Structure” on page 94.
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Protecting Files
Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted (page 62). You
can protect files individually or you can protect all files in
memory with a single operation.
To protect a single file
1.
In the PLAY mode, press MENU.
2.
Select the “PLAY”
tab, select “Protect”,
and then rock the
controller to the right.
3.
Rock the controller left or right to scroll
through files and display the one you want to
protect.
4.
Rock the controller
up or down to select
“On”, and then click.
• A file that is protected is
indicated by the
mark.
• To unprotect a file, select “Off” in step 4, and
then click.
5.
Press MENU to exit the menu screen.
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To insert the date during printing
NOTE
• To insert the date during printing, you need to use the
following procedure to turn on the date insertion feature before configuring other print settings.
1.
In the PLAY mode, rock the controller up
(DPOF).
2.
Rock the controller up or down to select
“Date”, and then rock the controller to the
right.
3.
Rock the controller up or down to select “On”,
and then click.
• If you do not want the date inserted, select “Off”.
To configure print settings for a single
image
1.
In the PLAY mode,
rock the controller up
(DPOF).
2.
Rock the controller
up or down to select
“Select images”, and
then rock the controller to the right.
3.
Rock the controller left or right to scroll
through images and display the one you want
to print.
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4.
Rock the controller up or down to specify the
number of copies.
• You can specify up to 99 for the number of copies.
Specify 00 if you do not want to have the image
printed.
• Repeat steps 3 through 4 to configure settings for
other images, if you want.
5.
Click the controller to complete the procedure.
To configure print settings for all images
1.
In the PLAY mode, rock the controller up
(DPOF).
2.
Rock the controller up or down to select “All
images”, and then rock the controller to the
right.
3.
Rock the controller up or down to specify the
number of copies.
• You can specify up to 99 for the number of copies.
Specify 00 if you do not want to have the image
printed.
4.
Click the controller to complete the procedure.
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PRINT Image Matching II
Images include PRINT Image Matching
II data (mode setting and other camera
setup information). A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching II reads
this data and adjusts the printed image
accordingly, so your images come out
just the way you intended when you recorded them.
* SEIKO EPSON Corporation holds the copy-
right for PRINT Image Matching and PRINT
Image Matching II.
Exif Print
Exif Print is an internationally supported, open standard file format that makes it
possible to capture and display vibrant digital images
with accurate colors. With
Exif 2.2, files include a wide
range of shooting condition
information that can be interpreted by an Exif Print
printer to produce betterlooking prints.
IMPORTANT!
• Information about the availability of Exif Print compatible printer models can be obtained from each printer
manufacturer.
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FILE MANAGEMENT
Using the FAVORITE Folder
You can copy snapshots from a file storage folder (page 94)
to the FAVORITE folder in built-in memory (page 94). This
makes it easy to keep track of important files.
To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder
1.
In the PLAY mode, press MENU.
2.
Select the “PLAY”
tab, select “Favorites”, and then rock
the controller to the
right.
3.
Rock the controller
up or down to select
“Save”, and then
click.
• This displays the names
of the files in built-in
memory or on the
loaded memory card.
4.
Rock the controller left or right to select the file
you want to copy to the FAVORITE folder.
5.
Rock the controller up or down to select
“Save”, and then click.
• This copies the displayed file to the FAVORITE folder.
NOTES
• Copying an image file with the above procedure creates a 320 x 240-pixel QVGA-size image in the FAVORITE folder.
• A file copied into the FAVORITE folder is automatically assigned a file name that is a serial number
(0001 to 9999).
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To display a file in the FAVORITE folder
1.
In the PLAY mode, press MENU.
2.
Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and
then rock the controller to the right.
3.
Rock the controller up or down to select
“Show”, and then click.
• If the FAVORITE folder is empty, the message “No
Favorites file!” appears.
4.
Rock the controller
right (forward) or left
(back) to scroll
through the files in
the FAVORITE folder.
NOTE
• Holding the controller to the left or right scrolls at high
speed.
File Name
To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder
1.
In the PLAY mode, press MENU.
2.
Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and
then rock the controller to the right.
3.
Rock the controller up or down to select
“Delete”, and then click.
4.
Rock the controller left or right to select the file
you want to delete from the FAVORITE folder.
5.
Rock the controller up or down to select
“Delete”, and then click.
• This deletes the file from the FAVORITE folder
IMPORTANT!
• You cannot use the delete operations on page 62 to
delete images from the FAVORITE folder. Performing
the memory format operation (page 75), however,
does delete FAVORITE folder files.
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OTHER SETTINGS
OTHER SETTINGS
Turning the Key Tone On and Off
Use the following procedure to turn the tone that sounds
when you press a key on and off.
1.
In the REC mode or PLAY mode, press MENU.
2.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Beep”, and
then rock the controller to the right.
3.
Rock the controller up or down to select the
setting you want, and then click.
To do this:
Turn on the key tone
Turn off the key tone
Select this:
On
Off
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen
You can specify an image you recorded with the camera as
the startup screen image, which causes it to appear on the
monitor screen for about two seconds whenever you turn on
the camera.
1.
Enter the REC mode or the PLAY mode.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Startup”, and
then rock the controller to the right.
4.
Rock the controller left or right to display the
image you want to use as the startup image.
5.
Rock the controller up or down to select the
setting you want, and then click.
To do this:
Use the currently displayed image as
the startup screen image
Disable the startup screen
Select this:
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On
Off
OTHER SETTINGS
IMPORTANT!
• You can select any one of the following types of image
as the startup image.
— The camera’s built-in startup image
— A snapshot you recorded with the camera
— A movie you recorded with the camera two sec-
onds or less in length and 200KB or less in size
• The snapshot image or movie that you select as the
startup image is stored in a special memory location
called “startup image memory.” Only one image can
be stored in startup image memory. Selecting a new
startup image overwrites anything that is already
stored in startup image memory. Except for the
camera’s built-in startup image, if you want to return to
a previous startup image, you need to have a separate
copy of that image in the camera’s standard image
storage memory.
Changing the Date and Time Setting
Use the following procedure to change the date and time
setting.
1.
In the REC mode or PLAY mode, press MENU.
2.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Adjust”, and
then rock the controller to the right.
3.
Set the date and the time.
To do this:
Change the setting at the
current cursor location
Move the cursor between
settings
4.
Click to register the settings and exit the set-
Rock the controller up or
down.
Rock the controller left or
right.
Do this:
ting screen.
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OTHER SETTINGS
Changing the Date Format
You can select from among three different formats for display of the date.
1.
In the REC mode or PLAY mode, press MENU.
2.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Date Style”,
and then rock the controller to the right.
3.
Rock the controller up or down to select the
setting you want, and then click.
Example: October 23, 2002
To display the date like this:
02/10/23
23/10/02
10/23/02
Select this format:
YY/MM/DD
DD/MM/YY
MM/DD/YY
Changing the Display Language
You can use the following procedure to select one of six languages as the display language.
1.
In the REC mode or PLAY mode, press MENU.
2.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Language”,
and then rock the controller to the right.
3.
Rock the controller up or down to select the
option you want, and then click.
:Japanese
English :English
Français :French
Deutsch : German
Español :Spanish
Italiano :Italian
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OTHER SETTINGS
Formatting Built-in Memory
Formatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it.
IMPORTANT!
• Note that data deleted by a format operation cannot
be recovered. Check to make sure you do not need
any of the data in memory before you format it.
• Formatting memory deletes all files in memory, even
files that are protected (page 65).
1.
Check to make sure there is no memory card
loaded in the camera.
• If there is a memory card loaded in the camera, remove it (page 77).
2.
In the REC mode or PLAY mode, press MENU.
3.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Format”, and
then rock the controller to the right.
4.
Rock the controller up or down to select
“Format”, and then click.
• To exit the format operation without formatting, select
“Cancel”.
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USING A MEMORY CARD
You can expand the storage capabilities of your camera by
using a commercially available memory card (SD memory
card or MultiMedia Card). You can also copy files from builtin flash memory to a memory card and from a memory card
to flash memory.
• Normally, files are stored in built-in flash memory. When
you insert a memory card, however, the camera automatically stores files to the card.
• Note that you cannot save files to built-in memory while a
memory card is installed in the camera.
IMPORTANT!
• Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or
removing a memory card.
• Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it.
Never try to force a memory card into the slot when
you feel resistance.
• See the instructions that come with the memory card
for information about how to use it.
• Certain types of cards can slow down processing
speeds.
• SD memory cards have a write protect switch, which
you can use to protect against accidental deletion of
image data. Note, however, if you write protect an SD
memory card, you must remove write protection
whenever you want to record to it, format it, or delete
any of its files.
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Using a Memory Card
To insert a memory card into the camera
1.
Making sure that the
contacts of the memory
card are facing towards
the top of the camera,
carefully insert the card
into the slot as far as it
Contacts
will go.
To remove a memory card from the camera
1.
Press the memory card
into the camera and then
release it. This will cause
the card to come part way
out of the camera.
2.
Pull the memory card out
of the slot.
IMPORTANT!
• Never insert any other object besides a memory card
into the camera’s card slot. Doing so creates the risk
of damage to the camera and card.
• If you are not using a memory card, be sure to insert
the dummy card into this slot to protect against dust
and damage.
• The dummy card is intended for use with this camera
only. Never insert it into the card slot of any other type
of device.
• Should water or any foreign object ever get into the
card slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove the
battery, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO
authorized service center.
• Never remove a card from the camera while the operation/flash charge lamp is flashing. Doing so can
cause the files save operation to fail, and even damage the memory card.
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Formatting a Memory Card
Formatting a memory card deletes any data already stored
on it.
IMPORTANT!
• Be sure to use the camera to format a memory card.
Formatting a memory card on a computer and then
using it in the camera can slow down data processing
by the camera. In the case of an SD card, formatting
on a computer can result in non-conformity with the
SD format, causing problems with compatibility, operation, etc.
• Note that data deleted by a memory card format operation cannot be recovered. Check to make sure you
do not need any of the data on the memory card before you format it.
• Formatting a memory card that contains files deletes
all the files, even those that are protected (page 65).
1.
Load the memory card into the camera.
2.
Turn on the camera. Next, enter the REC mode
or PLAY mode and press MENU.
3.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Format”, and
then rock the controller to the right.
4.
Rock the controller up or down to select
“Format”, and then click.
• To exit the format operation without formatting, select
“Cancel”.
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Memory Card Precautions
• Use only an SD memory card or a MultiMediaCard with this
camera. Proper operation is not guaranteed when any
other type of card is used.
• Electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other phenomena can cause data to become corrupted or even lost. Always make sure that you always back up important data on
other media (MO disc, computer hard disk, etc.)
• If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore normal operation by reformatting it. However, we recommend that you always take along more than one
memory card whenever using the camera far away from
the home or office.
• We recommend that you format a memory card before using it for the first time after purchasing it, or whenever the
card you are using seems to be the cause of abnormal images.
• Before starting a format operation, check to make sure that
the battery is fully charged. Power interruption during the
format operation can result in improper formatting, and
even damage the memory card and make it unusable.
Copying Files
Use the procedures below to copy files between built-in
memory and a memory card.
To copy all the files in built-in memory to
a memory card
1.
Load the memory card into the camera.
2.
Turn on the camera. Next, enter the PLAY
mode and press MENU.
3.
Select the “PLAY”
tab, select “Copy”,
and then rock the
controller to the right.
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4.
Rock the controller up or down to select “Builtin Card”, and then click.
• This starts the copy operation and displays the message “Busy... Please wait...”
• After the copy operation is complete, the monitor
screen shows the last file in the folder.
To copy a file from a memory card to
built-in memory
1.
Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure under “To copy all the files in built-in memory to a
memory card.”
2.
Rock the controller up or down to select “Card
Built-in”, and then click.
3.
Rock the controller left or right to select the file
you want to copy.
4.
Rock the controller up or down to select
“Copy”, and then click.
• This starts the copy operation and displays the message “Busy... Please wait...”
• The file reappears on the monitor screen after the
copy operation is complete.
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USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
The USB cradle that comes with your camera makes it easy
to connect to a computer that is equipped with a USB port.
You can also transfer files using the memory card, if your
computer is equipped to read memory cards.
USB cable (bundled)
USB
USB port
Computer
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Installing the Software from the CD-ROM
Before you can exchange files with your computer, you first
need to install the software contained on the CD-ROM that
comes with the camera.
About the bundled CD-ROM
The CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera contains
the following software.
Photo Loader (for Windows/Macintosh)
This application loads image data saved in JPEG and AVI
format from a digital camera onto your computer.
Photohands (for Windows)
This application is for retouching and printing image files.
USB Driver for Mass Storage (for Windows/Macintosh)
This is the software that makes it possible for the camera to
“talk” to your personal computer over a USB connection.
If you are using Windows XP, Mac OS 9, or Mac OS X, do
not install the USB driver from the CD-ROM. With these operating systems, you will be able to perform USB communication simply by connecting the camera to your computer
with the USB cable.
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Internet Explorer (for Macintosh)
This is a browser application for reading HTML files. Images
loaded by Photo Loader are stored in folders called “Libraries.” Internet Explorer displays the contents of a library on
your computer screen.
DirectX (for Windows)
This software provides an extended tool set including a
codec that allows Windows 98 and 2000 to handle movie
files recorded using a digital camera. You do not need to
install DirectX if you are running Windows XP or Me.
Acrobat Reader (for Windows/Macintosh)
This is an application that lets you read PDF files. Use it to
read the user documentation for the camera, Photo Loader,
and Photohands, all of which is included on the bundled CDROM.
NOTE
• See the user documentation files (PDF) on the
bundled CD-ROM for details about using Photo
Loader and Photohands. See “Viewing User Documentation (PDF files)” on page 85 (Windows) and
page 88 (Macintosh) of this manual for more information.
Computer System Requirements
Computer system requirements depend on each of the applications, as described below.
Windows
See the “Readme” file on the bundled CD-ROM.
Macintosh
See the “readme” file on the bundled CD-ROM.
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Installing Software from the CD-ROM in
Windows
Use the procedures in this section to install the software
from the bundled CD-ROM to your computer.
NOTE
• You do not need to install software if you already have
it installed on your computer.
The CD-ROM includes the software and user documentation
for various languages. Check the CD-ROM menu screen to
see if applications and user documentation are available for
a particular language.
Getting Started
Start up your computer and
insert the CD-ROM into its
CD-ROM drive. This will
automatically launch the menu
application, which displays a
menu screen on your
computer.
NOTE
• The menu application may not start up automatically
on some computers. If this happens, navigate to the
CD-ROM and double-click “menu.exe” to launch the
menu application.
Selecting a Language
First select a language. Note that some software is not available in all languages.
1.
On the menu screen, click the language button
in the upper left corner of the display.
2.
On the list of languages that appears, select
the one you want.
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Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File
You should always read the “Read me” file for any application before installing it. The “Read me” file contains information you need to know when installing the application.
1.
On the menu screen, click “Software.”
2.
Click the name of the application you want to
install.
3.
Click the “Read me” button.
IMPORTANT!
• Before upgrading or reinstalling Photo Loader, or before installing it onto another computer, be sure to
read the “Read me” file for information about retaining
existing libraries.
Installing an Application
1.
On the menu screen, click “Software.”
2.
Click the name of the application you want to
install.
3.
Click the “Install” button.
4.
Follow the instructions that appear on your
computer screen.
IMPORTANT!
• Be sure to follow the instructions carefully and completely. If you make a mistake when installing Photo
Loader, you may not be able to browse your existing
library information and HTML files that are created
automatically by Photo Loader. In some cases, image
files may be lost.
• When using an operating system other than Windows
XP, never connect the camera to your computer without installing the USB driver from the CD-ROM first.
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Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)
1.
On the menu screen, click “Manual.”
2.
Click the name of the application whose user
documentation you want to read.
3.
Click the “Read” button.
IMPORTANT!
• You need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on
your computer to read user documentation files. If you
do not already have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed,
you can install it from the bundled CD-ROM.
Exiting the Menu Application
1.
On the menu screen, click “Exit” to exit the
menu.
Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a
Macintosh
The CD-ROM contains applications and user documentation
in various languages in folders named for each language:
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, and Chinese. Check the CD-ROM folders to find out if applications
and user documentation are available in a particular language.
File names include one of the following codes that indicate
the language of the data contained in the file as shown below.
English: e, French: f, German: g, Spanish: sp, Italian: i,
Dutch: du, Chinese: ct
If your language is not included in the above, use the contents of the “English” folder.
Installing Software
Use the following procedures to install the software. We recommend that you install Internet Explorer and Outlook Express first before installing Photo Loader and Acrobat
Reader.
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■ To install Internet Explorer and Outlook
Express
1.
Open the file named “Internet Explorer.”
2.
Open the folder for the language version you
want to install, and then open the file named
“readme_casio” file.
3.
Follow the instructions in the read me file to
install Internet Explorer and Outlook Express.
■ To install Photo Loader
1.
Open the folder named “Photo Loader.”
2.
Open the folder named “English,” and then
open the file named “Important.”
3.
Open the folder named “Installer,” and then
open the file named “readme.”
4.
Follow the instructions in the “readme” file to
install Photo Loader.
IMPORTANT!
• If you are upgrading to the new version of Photo
Loader from a previous version and you want to use
library management data and HTML files created using the old version of Photo Loader, be sure to read
the “Important” file in the “Photo Loader” folder. Follow
the instructions in the file to use your existing library
management files. Failure to follow this procedure
correctly can result in loss or corruption of your existing files.
■ To install Acrobat Reader
1.
On the bundled CD-ROM, open the folder
named “Acrobat Reader.”
2.
Open the folder for the language whose version of Acrobat Reader you want to install, and
then open the file named “readme_casio.”
• Follow the instructions in the read me file to install Acrobat Reader.
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■ Installing the USB Driver
1.
Turn off the camera and quit all applications on
your Macintosh.
2.
Insert the bundled CD-ROM provided into the
CD-ROM drive.
3.
Open the hard disk that is specified as the
startup disk.
4.
Open the “System Folder” on the startup disk.
5.
Open the “Extensions” folder inside the “System Folder.”
6.
Open the “USB Driver” folder on the CD-ROM.
7.
Drag “CASIO-USB Storage Driver” and
“CASIO-USB Storage Class Shim” from the
“USB Driver” folder to the “Extensions” folder.
8.
Confirm that the “CASIO-USB Storage Driver”
file and “CASIO-USB Storage Class Shim” file
are in the “Extensions” folder, and then restart
your Macintosh.
9.
After the system starts up, use the USB cable
to connect the camera to your Macintosh.
10.
Turn on the camera.
11.
From now on, the
camera will be
recognized as a drive
whenever you connect the camera to
your Macintosh.
• The shape of the icon
that appears on your
Macintosh display
depends on the version
of your Mac OS.
IMPORTANT!
• If you are running an operating system other than Mac
OS 9 or Mac OS X, do not connect the camera to your
Macintosh PC without installing the USB driver first.
● To uninstall the USB driver
Delete “CASIO-USB Storage Driver” and “CASIO-USB
Storage Class Shim” from the “Extensions” folder.
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Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)
To perform the following procedures, you must have Acrobat
Reader installed on your Macintosh (page 86).
1.
On the bundled CD-ROM, open the folder
named “Acrobat Reader.”
2.
Open the folder for the language whose version of Acrobat Reader you want to install, and
then open the file named “readme_casio.”
3.
Follow the instructions in the read me file to
install Acrobat Reader.
■ To view the camera user’s guide
1.
On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder.
2.
Open the “Digital Camera” folder, and then
open the folder for the language whose user’s
guide you want to view.
3.
Open the file named “camera_xx.pdf.”
4.
“xx” is the language code (English: e, French: f,
German: g, Spanish: sp, Italian: i, Dutch: du,
Chinese: ct).
■ To read the Photo Loader user’s guide
1.
On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder.
2.
Open the “Photo Loader” folder and then open
the “English” folder.
3.
Open “PhotoLoader_english.”
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Transferring Files to a Computer
The CD-ROM that comes bundled with your camera contains a copy of Photo Loader and a USB driver. This software lets you transfer the contents of the camera’s memory
to your computer quickly and easily. Photo Loader and the
Photohands application can also be used for high-level image management and editing.
• For information about using Photo Loader and
Photohands, see their user documentation files (PDF) on
the bundled CD-ROM.
Transferring Files Over a USB Connection
Connecting the bundled USB cradle to a computer that is
equipped with a USB port makes it possible to transfer files
to a computer simply by placing the camera onto the cradle.
• Note that you need to install a USB driver on your computer
(page 81). Once you use the cradle to establish a USB connection, the computer sees the camera as an external storage device (card reader/writer).
• If you plan to transfer files from the camera’s built-in
memory to your computer, make sure there is no memory
card loaded in the camera. If there is, remove the memory
card from the camera before you place it onto the cradle.
NOTE
• Do not install USB driver from the CD-ROM onto a
computer running Windows XP, or Mac OS 9 or Mac
OS X. With these operating systems, USB communication becomes enabled simply by connecting the
camera to the computer with the USB cable.
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4.
Shut down your computer, and plug Connector
A of the cable into its USB port. Next, start up
your computer.
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5.
Turn off the camera
and remove its
connector cover.
Connector
cover
6.
Making sure that the
camera is turned off,
set it onto the USB
cradle.
• Do not place the
camera onto the USB
cradle while it is turned
on.
7.
Turn on the camera.
• When you turn on the camera, it enters the USB Mode
and automatically transfers the files in camera
memory to the computer.
• While the camera is in the USB Mode, the USB lamp
on the cradle lights green (page 109).
IMPORTANT!
• Be sure to read the applicable information in the user
documentation that comes with your computer before
connecting the USB cradle.
• Do not leave the same image displayed on your computer screen for a long time. Doing so can cause the
image to “burn in” on the screen.
• Take care when connecting the USB cable to the USB
cradle. The USB port and the cable plug are shaped
for proper positioning.
• Plug the USB cable into the ports securely as far as it
will go. Proper operation is not possible if connections
are not correct.
• Be sure to connect the AC adaptor to the USB cradle
to supply power to the camera.
• The optionally available CASIO QC-1U USB cable
cannot be used with this camera.
• Never disconnect the USB cable while the PC is accessing camera memory (indicated by a flashing USB
lamp). Doing so can cause data to become corrupted.
• You can perform data communication in either the
REC mode or PLAY mode.
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■ Terminating a USB Connection
Windows XP, Me or 98
Turn off the camera, and then remove the camera from the
USB cradle.
Windows 2000
Click card services in the task tray on your computer screen,
and disable the drive number assigned to the camera. Next,
turn off the camera, and then remove the camera from the
USB cradle.
Macintosh
In Finder, drag the camera to the Trash. Next, turn off the
camera, and then remove the camera from the USB cradle.
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images
to a Computer
The procedures in this section describe how to transfer images from the camera to your computer using a memory
card.
Using a Computer with a Built-in SD Memory Card Slot
Insert the SD memory card directly into the slot.
Using a Computer with a Built-in PC Card Slot
Use a commercially available PC card adapter (for an SD
memory card/MMC). For full details, see the user documentation that comes with the PC card adapter and your computer.
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Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card
Reader/Writer
See the user documentation that comes with the SD memory
card reader/writer for details about how to use it.
Using a Commercially Available PC Card Reader/Writer
and PC Card Adapter (for SD Memory Cards and MMCs)
See the user documentation that comes with the PC card
reader/writer and PC card adapter (for an SD memory card/
MMC) for details about how to use them.
Memory Data
Images recorded with this camera and other data are stored
in memory using DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System)
protocol. DCF protocol is designed to make it easier to exchange image and other data between digital cameras and
other devices.
■ DCF Protocol
DCF devices (digital cameras, printers, etc.) can exchange
images with each other. DCF protocol defines camera format
for image file data and the directory structure for camera
memory, so images can be viewed using another
manufacturer’s DCF camera or printed on a DCF printer.
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Memory Directory Structure
■ Directory Structure
<¥DCIM¥> (Parent Folder)
100CASIO (Storage folder)
CIMG0001.JPG (Image file)
CIMG0002.AVI (Movie file)
CIMG0003.WAV (Audio file)*
CIMG0004.JPG (Audio snapshot image file)*
CIMG0004.WAV (Audio snapshot audio file)*
. . . . . . . . .
101CASIO (Storage folder)
102CASIO (Storage folder)
<¥FAVORITE¥> (FAVORITE folder)*
CIMG0001.JPG (Storage file)
CIMG0002.JPG (Storage file)
<¥MISC¥> (DPOF file folder)
AUTPRINT.MRK (DPOF file)
<¥AUDIO¥> (MP3 file folder)*
쏄쏄쏄쏄쏄쏄쏄쏄.MP3 (MP3 file)*
LASTPLAY (LASTPLAY file)*
*1 These folders and files are for the EX-M2 only.
*2 These folders are created in built-in memory only.
1
1
1
1
■ Folder and File Contents
• Parent folder
Folder that stores all of the digital camera files.
• Storage folder
Folders for storing files stored with the digital camera.
• Image file
File that contains an image recorded with the digital cam-
1
1
era.
• Movie file
File that contains a movie recorded with the digital camera.
• Audio file
File that contains an audio recording.
2
• Audio snapshot image file
File that contains the image part of an audio snapshot.
• Audio snapshot audio file
File that contains the audio part of an audio snapshot.
• FAVORITE folder
Folder that contains Favorites image files.
• DPOF file folder
Folder that contains DPOF files.
• MP3 files folder
Folder that contains MP3 files.
• LASTPLAY file
File that contains information about the last played MP3 file.
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Image Files Supported by the Camera
• Image files recorded with the CASIO EX-S2/EX-M2 Digital
Camera
• DCF protocol image files
Certain DCF functions may not be supported. When displaying an image recorded on another camera model, it may take
a long time for the image to appear on the display.
Built-in Memory and Memory Card
Precautions
• Note that the folder named “DCIM” is the parent (top) folder
of all the files in memory. When transferring memory contents to a hard disk, MO disk, or other external storage,
treat all the contents inside a DCIM folder as a set and always keep them together. You can change the name of the
DCIM folder on your computer. Changing the name to a
date is a good way to keep track of multiple DCIM folders.
However, be sure you change the name of the DCIM folder
back to “DCIM” before you copy it back to memory for playback on the camera. The camera does not recognize any
folder name other than DCIM.
• We also strongly recommend that after transferring data
from memory to other external storage that you reformat
memory and delete its contents before using it to store
more files. Remember that formatting memory deletes all
of its contents. Check to make sure that you no longer need
any of the files in memory before you format it.
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PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only)
You can transfer MP3 music data files from your computer to
the camera and then use the camera as a portable audio
player.
• MP3 stands for MPEG Audio Layer-3, which is the name of
audio compression technology.
• Supported Files
MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3
Bit Rate: 32 to 320 kbps, VBR-compatible
Sampling Frequencies: 32, 44.1, 48kHz
• Maximum Number of Playback Files: 999
IMPORTANT!
• Depending on the MP3 file format, some music data
may not be playable.
• A bit rate of 128kbps and a sampling frequency of
44.1kHz are recommended for MP3 files.
• It is up to you to obtain software for creating MP3 files
and to create the MP3 files you want to play.
Transferring Audio Files to the Camera
1.
Establish a connection between the camera
and your computer (page 89).
2.
Transfer the MP3 files from your computer to
the camera’s AUDIO file.
• If you cannot find a folder named AUDIO in camera
memory, create one at the location indicated under
“Memory Directory Structure” on page 94.
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Preparing the Camera for Audio Player
Operation
Perform the following steps to prepare the camera for operation as an audio player.
1.
Turn off the camera and remove its connector
cover.
Connector cover
2.
Connect the LCD remote controller to the
camera’s connector, and then plug the stereo
headphones into the Headphones jack of the
LCD remote controller.
Headphones jack
Stereo Headphones
3.
Align the mode selector with “AUDIO”.
• This enters the AUDIO mode for playback audio data.
• Press the [ ] button on the LCD remote controller
to turn on the camera and start playback.
LCD Remote Controller
Connector
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Mode selector
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only)
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IMPORTANT!
• All remote controller buttons are disabled when the
camera’s mode selector is set to “REC” or “PLAY”.
• The camera’s monitor screen is off while the camera is
in the AUDIO mode. Except for the power button, all
other camera buttons are disabled.
• Never try to connect any other type of remote controller besides the one that comes with the camera. Also,
never try to use the supplied remote controller with
any other type of device.
• You cannot play MP3 file data through the camera’s
built-in speaker.
Using the Camera as an Audio Player
General Guide
● LCD Remote Controller
1
2
3
4
1 [ ] (Skip Back/Fast
Reverse)
2 [ ] (Skip Forward/Fast
Forward)
3 [ ] (Pause)
4 [ ] (Play/Stop)
6
A
5 Headphones jack (ø3.5mm
stereo mini jack)
6 Clip
7 Lock switch
8 Playback mode button
7
8
9
9 Volume buttons
0 LCD
A Camera connector
0
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● Display
1 2 3 45
1 Track number
Shows the track number of the current track.
2 Track name, artist name, playback time, volume level
• Shows the ID3 tag (ID3V1), which is the track name and
artist name (alphabetic characters only), contained in the
file.
• During fast forward and fast reverse, shows the elapsed
play time.
• During volume level adjustment, shows the current volume level.
3 Playback status indicator
This icon indicates the current playback status.
This type of icon:
Rotation clockwise while flashing
Flashing
Steady and unmoving
Indicates this:
Playback is in progress.
Playback is paused.
Playback is stopped.
4 Playback mode indicator
This icon indicates the playback mode.
This type of icon:
Off
5 Battery level indicator
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Indicates this:
Normal playback
All track repeat
1-track repeat
PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only)
Basic Remote Controller Operations
● To start playback
Press the [ ] button. The remote controller beeps to
indicate that playback has started.
• Pressing the [ ] button while the camera is off turns
on power and starts playback.
● To pause playback
Press the [ ] button (remote controller beeps).
Pressing the [ ] button resumes playback (remote
controller beeps).
• If you leave playback paused for about two minutes, the
camera and remote controller turn off automatically.
● To fast forward the playback
Hold down the [ ] button for a few seconds until fast
forward starts.
● To fast reverse the playback
Hold down the [ ] button for a few seconds until fast
reverse starts.
● To skip to the beginning of the current track
Press the [ ] button (remote controller beeps).
To skip to the beginning of a previous track, press the
[ ] button multiple times (remote controller beeps). The
current track number is shown on the LCD.
● To skip to the beginning of the next track
Press the [ ] button (remote controller beeps).
To keep skipping forward, press the [ ] button multiple
times (remote controller beeps). The current track number
is shown on the LCD.
● To stop playback
Press the [ ] button (remote controller beeps).
● To adjust volume
Press the [+] or [–] volume buttons to adjust volume to the
desired level. The LCD shows the current volume level.
● To turn off power
Press the camera’s power button.
• Camera power also turns off automatically if you do not
perform an operation for about 10 seconds after playback is stopped.
IMPORTANT!
• The button operation tone does not sound if the
camera’s button tone function is turned off (page 72).
• You cannot use fast forward, fast reverse, or skip
while the current volume level is shown on the LCD.
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