Casio EX-M20, EX-S20 User's Guide

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 image
storage folders in its built-in Flash memory or on the
memory card.

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 142.

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Protecting Files

Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted (page 97). 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 press [].

3.

Use [] and [] to scroll through files and
display the one you want to protect.

4.

Use [] and [] to
select “On”, and then
press [SET].

• A file that is protected is
indicated by the
mark.

• To unprotect a file, select
“Off” in step 4, and then

press [SET].

5.

Press [MENU] to exit the menu screen.

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To protect all files in memory

1.

In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].

2.

Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Protect”, and
then press [].

3.

Use [] and [] to select “All Files : On”, and
then press [SET].

• To unprotect all files, press [SET] in step 3 so the
setting shows “All Files : Off”.

4.

Press [MENU] to exit the menu screen.

DPOF

The letters “DPOF” stand for “Digital Print
Order Format”, which is a format for
recording on a memory card or other medium
which digital camera images should be
printed and how many copies of the image
should be printed. Then you can print on a
DPOF-compatible printer or at a professional
print service in accordance with the file name
and number of copies settings recorded on
the card.
With this camera, you should always select images by
viewing them on the monitor screen. Do not specify images
by file name without viewing the file contents.

■ DPOF Settings

File Name,
number of copies,
date

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To configure print settings for a single
image

1.

In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].

2.

Select the “PLAY” tab,
select “DPOF”, and
then press [].

3.

Use [] and [] to select “Select images”,
and then press [].

4.

Use [] and [] to
display the image you
want.

5.

Use [] and [] 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.

6.

To turn on date stamping for the prints, press
[DISP] so

• To turn off date stamping for the prints, press [DISP]
so

• Repeat steps 4 through 6 if you want to configure
other images for printing.

7.

After all the settings are the way you want,

12

1

is displayed.

12

1

is not displayed.

press [SET] to apply them.

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12

12

To configure print settings for all images

1.

In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].

2.

Select the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF”, and
then press [].

3.

Use [] and [] to select “All images”, and
then press [].

4.

Use [] and [] 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.

5.

To turn on date stamping for the prints, press
[DISP] so

• To turn off date stamping for the prints, press [DISP]
so

6.

After all the settings are the way you want,

12

1

is displayed.

12

1

is not displayed.

press [SET] to apply them.

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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

copyright 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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Using USB DIRECT-PRINT

Your camera supports USB
DIRECT-PRINT, which was
developed by Seiko Epson
Corporation. When connected
directly to a printer that supports
USB DIRECT-PRINT, you can
select images to be printed and
start the print operation directly
from the camera.
DPOF settings (page 101) are used
to determine which images and how
many copies should be printed.

1.

Use the DPOF procedure on page 101 to
specify the images in file memory that you
want to print.

2.

Use the USB cable that comes with the
camera to connect the USB cradle to a printer.

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• Also, connect the AC adaptor to the USB cradle and
plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet.

3.

Set the camera on the USB cradle.

4.

Turn on the printer.

5.

Load paper for printing the images into the
printer.

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6.

Press the USB cradle
[USB] button.

• This displays the print
menu on the camera’s
monitor screen.

7.

On the camera’s monitor screen, use [] and
[] to select “Print”, and then press [SET].

• This automatically starts printing of the images you
specified with the DPOF procedure.

• If you want to print the same batch of images again,
press the [USB] button on the USB cradle.

• A message appears on the monitor screen, followed
by the DPOF setting screen (page 102), if there are
no DPOF settings currently configured on the
camera to control the printing operation. If this
happens, configure the required DPOF settings and
then perform step 6 of the above procedure again.

• If you want to change the current DPOF settings,
select “DPOF” on the print menu to display the
DPOF setting screen (page 102).

8.

After printing is complete, turn off the camera
and remove it from the USB cradle.

IMPORTANT!

• See the documentation that comes with your printer
for information about print quality and paper settings.

• Contact your printer manufacturer for information
about models that support USB DIRECT-PRINT,
upgrades, etc.

• Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any
camera or USB cradle operation while printing is in
progress. Doing so causes a printer error.

• To interrupt an ongoing print operation, perform the
required operation on the printer.

• The camera’s monitor screen will go blank after
printing starts. A blank monitor screen does not
necessarily mean that printing is complete. Check
the status of your printer to find out if printing is
complete.

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Using the FAVORITE Folder

You can copy scenery shots, photos of your family, or other
special images from a file storage folder (page 142) to the
FAVORITE folder in built-in memory (page 142). Images in
the FAVORITE folder are not displayed during normal
playback, so it helps to keep your personal image private
as you carry them around. FAVORITE folder images are
not deleted when you change memory cards, so you can
always keep them on hand.

To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder

1.

In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].

2.

Select the “PLAY” tab,
select “Favorites”, and
then press [].

3.

Use [] and [] to
select “Save”, and
then press [SET].

• This displays the names
of the files in built-in
memory or on the loaded
memory card.

4.

Use [] and [] to select the file you want to
copy to the FAVORITE folder.

5.

Use [] and [] to select “Save”, and then
press [SET].

• This copies the displayed file to the FAVORITE
folder.

6.

After copying all of the files you want, use []
and [] to select “Cancel”, and then press
[SET] to exit.

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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. Though the serial number starts from 0001
and can go as high as 9999, the actual upper end of
the range depends on built-in memory capacity.
Remember that the maximum number of images that
can be stored in built-in memory depends on the size
of each image and other factors.

To display a file in the FAVORITE folder

1.

In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].

2.

Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and
then press [].

3.

Use [] and [] to select “Show”, and then
press [SET].

• If the FAVORITE folder is empty, the message “No
Favorites file!” appears.

4.

Use [] (forward) and
[] (back) to scroll
through the files in the
FAVORITE folder.

5.

After you are finished viewing files, press
[MENU] twice to exit.

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NOTE

• Holding down [] or [] scrolls images at high
speed.

IMPORTANT!

• Note that a FAVORITE folder is created in the
camera’s built-in memory only. No FAVORITE folder
is created on a memory card when you use one. If
you want to view the contents of the FAVORITE
folder on your computer screen, you need to remove
the memory card from the camera (if you are using
one) before placing the camera onto the USB cradle
to start data communication (pages 131, 142).

To delete a file from the FAVORITE
folder

1.

In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].

2.

Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and
then press [].

3.

Use [] and [] to select “Show”, and then
press [SET].

4.

Press [] ( ).

5.

Use [] and [] to select the file you want to
delete from the FAVORITE folder.

6.

Use [] and [] to select “Delete”, and then
press [SET].

• To exit the file delete operation without deleting
anything, select “Cancel”.

7.

After deleting all of the files you want, use []
and [] to select “Cancel”, and then press
[SET] to exit.

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IMPORTANT!

• You cannot use the delete operations on page 97 to
delete images from the FAVORITE folder.
Performing the memory format operation (page 123),
however, does delete FAVORITE folder files.

To delete all files from the FAVORITE
folder

1.

In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].

2.

Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and
then press [].

3.

Use [] and [] to select “Show”, and then
press [SET].

4.

Press [] ( ).

5.

Use [] and [] to select “All File Delete”, and
then press [SET].

IMPORTANT!

• You cannot use the delete operations on page 97 to
delete images from the FAVORITE folder.
Performing the memory format operation (page 123),
however, does delete FAVORITE folder files.

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OTHER SETTINGS

OTHER SETTINGS

Turning the Key Tone On and Off (EX-S20)

Use the following procedure to turn the tone that sounds
when you press a key on and off.

1.

In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press
[MENU].

2.

Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Beep”, and
then press [].

3.

Use [] and [] to change the setting, and
then press [SET].

To do this:
Turn on the key tone
Turn off the key tone

Select this setting:
On
Off

Configuring Sound Settings (EX-M20)

With the EX-M20, you can configure separate sounds for
startup, shutter release, and key operations.

To configure sound settings

1.

In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press
[MENU].

2.

Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds”, and
then press [].

3.

Use [] and [] to
select the sound
whose setting you
want to configure, and
then press [].

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4.

Use [] and [] to change the setting, and
then press [SET].

To do this:
Select a built-in sound
Turn off the sound

NOTE

• The default sound setting for all operations is “Sound
1”.

Select this setting:
Sound 1 through Sound 5
Off

To set the volume level

1.

In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press
[MENU].

2.

Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds”, and
then press [].

3.

Use [] and [] to select “Volume”.

4.

Use [] and [] to specify the volume setting
you want, and then press [SET].

• You can set the volume in the range of 0 (no sound)
to 7 (loudest).

NOTE

• The initial default volume setting is 3.

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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.

In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press
[MENU].

2.

Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Startup”, and
then press [].

3.

Use [] and [] to display the image you want
to use as the startup image.

4.

Use [] and [] to change the setting, and
then press [SET].

To do this:
Use the currently displayed image

as the startup screen image
Disable the startup screen

Select this setting:

On

Off

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
— An audio snapshot you recorded with the camera

(EX-M20 only)

— A movie you recorded with the camera 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 at one time.
Selecting a new startup image overwrites anything
that is already stored in startup image memory.
Because of this, 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 memory.

• The startup image is deleted by the format operation
(page 123).

• If you store an audio snapshot to startup image
memory (EX-M20 only), the image’s audio is not
played when the image is displayed at startup.

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OTHER SETTINGS

Configuring Power Down Image Settings

With the Power Down Image feature, you can configure the
camera so a specific image stored in camera image
memory appears whenever you turn off power. You can
specify a snapshot or a movie as the power down image.

■ To configure power down image settings

1.

Use the USB cable to connect the camera to
your computer (page 131).

2.

Move the image data that you want to use for
the power down image to the top (root)
directory of the camera’s built-in Flash
memory.

• The file name extension will not be displayed if your
computer is configured to hide file name extensions.

Example: CIMG0001

• If your power down image is stored on a memory
card, be sure to copy the image to built-in memory
before removing the memory card from the camera.

3.

Change the name of the file to one of the
following.

Snapshot Image: ENDING.JPG
Movie Image: ENDING.AVI

• Input the following file name only (without file name
extension) if your computer is configured to hide file
name extensions.

File Name: ENDING

• Your camera is now configured to display a power
down image. The power down image will appear any
time you press the power button to turn off the
camera. The power down image appears regardless
of whether or not your camera has a memory card
loaded in it.

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IMPORTANT!

• Only a snapshot (JPEG) or movie (AVI) file can be
used as the power down image.

• Note that the Power Down Image feature works only
with images recorded with this camera. The Power
Down Image feature may not operate properly when
another type of image is specified as the power down
image.

• Formatting the camera’s Flash memory deletes the
power down image.

• When both a still image and a movie are present for
the power down image, only the movie is used.

• Note that a power down image display operation
cannot be interrupted once it starts. Because of this,
you should select a relatively short movie when using
a movie file as the power down image.

■ To cancel Power Down Image settings

1.

Use the USB cable to connect the camera to
your computer (page 131).

2.

Change the name of the current power down
image from ENDING.JPG or ENDING.AVI to
something else, or delete the current power
down image from Flash memory.

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Specifying the File Name Serial Number
Generation Method

Use the following procedure to specify the method for
generating the serial number used for file names (page 99).

1.

In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press
[MENU].

2.

Select the “Set Up” tab, select “File No.”, and
then press [].

3.

Use [] and [] to change the setting, and
then press [SET].

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To do this for a newly saved file:
Store the last file number used and

increment it, regardless of whether
files are deleted or whether the
memory card is replaced with a new
one

Find the highest file number in the
current folder and increment it

Select this setting:

Continue

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OTHER SETTINGS

Using the Alarm

You can configure up to three alarms that cause the
camera to beep and display a specified image at the time
you specify.

To set an alarm

1.

In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].

2.

Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Alarm”, and
then press [].

3.

Use [] and [] to select the alarm whose
setting you want to configure, and then press
[].

4.

Use [] and [] to select the setting you want
to change, and then use [] and [] to
change the selected setting.

• You can set an alarm time and configure the alarm to
sound either once or at the same time everyday. You
can also turn the alarm on or off.

5.

Press [DISP].

• You could press [SET] in place of [DISP] if you want
to configure the alarm without an image.

6.

Use [] and [] to select the scene you want
to appear at the alarm time, and then press
[SET].

7.

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

• You can configure up to three alarms, named “Alarm
1”, “Alarm 2”, and “Alarm 3”.

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Stopping the Alarm

When an alarm time is reached while the camera is turned
off, the alarm will sound for about one minute (or until you
stop it), and then the camera will turn on. To stop the alarm
after it starts to sound, press any button. If the camera is
on the USB cradle when an alarm sounds, you can stop it
by pressing the USB cradle [USB] button or [PHOTO]
button, or any camera button.

IMPORTANT!

• Note that the alarm sounds only if the alarm time is
reached when any one of the following conditions
exists.

— While the camera is turned on
— While a USB data communication operation is in

progress

— While a Photo Stand operation is in progress

Setting the Clock

Use the procedures in this section to select a Home Time
Zone, and to change its date and time settings.

IMPORTANT!

• Make sure you select your Home Time zone (the
zone where you are currently located) before
changing the time and date settings. Otherwise, the
time and date setting will change automatically when
you select another time zone.

To select your Home Time zone

1.

In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press
[MENU].

2.

Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”,
and then press [].

• This displays the current World Time zone.

3.

Use [] and [] to select “Home”, and then
press [].

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4.

Use [] and [] to select “City”, and then
press [].

5.

Use [], [], [], and [] to select the
geographical area that contains location you
want to select as your Home Time zone, and
then press [SET].

6.

Use [] and [] to select the city you want,
and then press [SET].

7.

After selecting the city you want, press [SET]
to register its zone as your Home Time zone.

To set the current time and date

1.

In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press
[MENU].

2.

Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Adjust”, and
then press [].

3.

Set the current date and the time.

To do this:
Change the setting at the current

cursor location
Move the cursor between settings
Toggle between 12-hour and 24-

hour timekeeping

4.

When all the settings are the way you want,
press [SET] to register them and exit the
setting screen.

Do this:

Press [] or [].

Press [] or [].

Press [DISP].

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Changing the Date Format

You can select from among three different formats for
display of the date.

1.

In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press
[MENU].

2.

Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Date Style”,
and then press [].

3.

Use [] and [] to change the setting, and
then press [SET].

Example: December 24, 2003

To display the date like this:
03/12/24
24/12/03
12/24/03

Select this format:
YY/MM/DD
DD/MM/YY
MM/DD/YY

Using World Time

You can use the World Time screen to view a time zone
that is different from the home time zone when you go on a
trip, etc. World Time can display the time in one of 162
cities in 32 time zones.

To display the World Time screen

1.

In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press
[MENU].

2.

Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”,
and then press [].

• This displays the current World Time zone.

3.

Use [] and [] to select “World”.

To do this:
Display the time in your home time zone
Display the time in a different time zone

4.

Press [SET] to exit the setting screen.

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Select this:
Home
World

OTHER SETTINGS

To configure World Time settings

1.

In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press
[MENU].

2.

Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”,
and then press [].

• This displays the current World Time zone.

3.

Use [] and [] to select “World”, and then
press [].

4.

Use [] and [] to select “City”, and then
press [].

5.

Use [], [], [], and
[] to select the
geographical area you
want, and then press
[SET].

6.

Use [] and [] to
select the city you
want, and then press
[SET].

• This displays the current
time in the city you
select.

7.

When the setting is the way you want, press
[SET] to apply it and exit the setting screen.

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To configure summer time (DST)
settings

1.

In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press
[MENU].

2.

Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”,
and then press [].

• This displays the current World Time Settings.

3.

Use [] and [] to select “World”, and then
press [].

• If you want to configure Home Time settings, select
“Home” instead.

4.

Use [] and [] to select “DST”, and then
press [].

5.

Use [] and [] to select the summer time
(DST) setting you want.

6.

After the setting is the way you want, press
[SET].

• This displays the current time in accordance with
your setting.

7.

Press [SET] again to exit the setting screen.

To do this:
Advance the current time setting by

one hour
Display the current time as-is

Select this:

On

Off

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Changing the Display Language

You can use the following procedure to select one of ten
languages as the display language.

1.

In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press
[MENU].

2.

Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Language”,
and then press [].

3.

Use [], [], [], and [] to change the
setting, and then press [SET].

: Japanese
English : English
Français : French
Deutsch : German
Español : Spanish
Italiano : Italian
Português : Portuguese

: Chinese (Complex)

: Chinese (Simplified)

: Korean

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 built-in memory deletes all files, including
files in the FAVORITE folder (page 107), protected
files (page 100), and BESTSHOT user setups (page

60).

• The startup screen image (page 113) is deleted by
formatting memory.

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 126).

2.

In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press
[MENU].

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3.

Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Format”, and
then press [].

4.

Use [] and [] to select “Format”, and then
press [SET].

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

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