Casio EX-M20 User's Guide Part 5

USING A MEMORY CARD

You can expand the storage capabilities of your camera by using a commercially available memory card (SD memory card or MultiMediaCard). You can also copy files from built-in 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!

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 (CD-R, CD-RW, MO disc, computer hard disk, etc.)

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Using a Memory Card

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.

To insert a memory card into the camera

Positioning the memory card so its back is facing in the same direction as the camera’s lens, carefully slide it into the card slot.

Contacts

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To remove a memory card from the camera

Press the memory card into the camera and then release it. This will cause the card to come part way out of the camera.

Pull the memory card out of the slot.

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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.

• 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 file save operation to fail, and even damage the memory card.

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 nonconformity 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

100).

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Load the memory card into the camera.

Turn on the camera. Next, enter the REC mode or PLAY mode and press [MENU].

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

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

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

Memory Card Precautions

• 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.

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Copying Files

Use the procedures below to copy files between built-in memory and a memory card.

IMPORTANT!

• Only snapshot, movie files, audio snapshot (EX-M20 only), and voice recording files (EX-M20 only) recorded with this camera can be copied. Other files cannot be copied.

• Copying an audio snapshot (EX-M20 only) copies both the image file and the audio file.

To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card

Load the memory card into the camera.

Turn on the camera. Next, enter the PLAY mode and press [MENU].

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

Use [] and [] to select “Built-in Card”, and then press [SET].

• 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.

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To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory

With this procedure you can copy one file at a time.

Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure under “To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card”.

Use [] and [] to select “Card Built-in”, and then press [SET].

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

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

• 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.

• Repeat steps 3 through 4 to copy other images, if you want.

Press [MENU] to exit the copy operation.

NOTE

• Files are copied to the folder in built-in memory whose name has the largest number.

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VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER

After using the USB cradle to establish a USB connection between the camera and your computer, you can use your computer to view images in file memory and copy images to your computer’s hard disk or other storage media. In order to do this, you first need to install the USB driver located on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera onto your computer. Note that the procedure you need to perform depends on whether you are using computer running under Windows (see below) or a Macintosh (see page 136).

Using the Camera with a Windows Computer

The following are the general steps for viewing and copying files from a computer running under Windows. You can find details about each operation in the procedures that follow below. Note that you should also refer to the documentation that comes with your computer for other information about USB connections, etc.

1. If you are running Windows 98, Me, or 2000, install the USB driver onto your computer.

• You need to perform this step only once, the first

time you connect to your computer.

• If you are running Windows XP, you do not need to

install the USB driver.

2. Use the USB cradle to establish a connection between the camera and computer.

3. View and copy the images you want.

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IMPORTANT!

• Do not try to establish a connection between the camera and computer before installing the USB driver onto the computer.

• If you want to transfer files from the camera’s built-in memory to a computer, make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera before you place it onto the USB cradle.

What you should do first depends on whether your computer is running under Windows 98/ Me/2000 or Windows XP.

■ Windows 98/Me/2000 Users

• Start from step 2 to install the USB driver.

• Note that the example installation presented here uses Windows 98.

■ Windows XP Users

• Installation of the USB driver is not required, so jump directly to step 6.

Set the bundled CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

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On the menu screen that appears, click “English”.

Click [USB driver] and then [Install].

• This starts installation.

• The following steps show installation under the English version of Windows.

On the screen that appears after installation is complete, select the “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” check box and then click [Finish] to restart your computer.

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Connect the AC power cord to the bundled AC adaptor, and then plug the other end of the AC power cord into a household power outlet.

Connect the AC adaptor to the [DC IN 5.3V] connector of the USB cradle.

Connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the USB cradle and your computer’s USB port.

USB cable

USB port

• Take care when connecting the USB cable to the USB cradle or your computer. USB ports and cable plugs are shaped for proper positioning.

• Plug the USB cable plugs into the ports securely, as far as they will go. Proper operation is not possible if connections are not correct.

(bundled)

Connector A

Connector B

[USB]

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After making sure the camera is turned off, place the camera onto the USB cradle.

• Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on.

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Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button.

• This will cause the “Add New Hardware...” dialog box to appear on the computer screen as the computer automatically detects the camera’s file memory. After you install the USB driver, “Add New Hardware...” dialog box will no longer appear when you perform the above steps to establish a USB connection.

• Pressing the [USB] button enters the USB mode, which causes the USB cradle’s [USB] lamp to light green (page 177).

• At this point, some operating systems will display a “Removable Disk” dialog box. If your operating system does, close the dialog box.

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[USB] button

[USB] lamp

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11.

On your computer, double-click “My Computer”.

12.

Double-click “Removable Disk”.

• Your computer sees the camera’s file memory as a removable disk.

13.

Double-click the “Dcim” folder.

14.

Double-click the folder that contains the image you want.

15.

Double-click the file that contains the image you want to view.

• For information about file names, see “Memory Directory Structure” on page 142.

16.

To copy all the files in file memory to your computer’s hard disk, drag the “Dcim” folder from “Removable Disk” to the “My Documents” folder on your computer.

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IMPORTANT!

• Never use your computer to edit, delete, move, or rename images stored in file memory. Doing so can cause problems with the image management data used by the camera, which may make it impossible to display images on the camera or it may cause a large error in the number of images value displayed by the camera. Always copy images to your computer memory before performing any edit, delete, move, or rename operation.

17.

Depending on the version of Windows you are running, use one of the following procedures to terminate the USB connection.

■ WindowsMe/98 Users

• After pressing the USB cradle [USB] button and making sure that the [USB] lamp is not lit, remove the camera from the USB cradle.

■ Windows2000/XP Users

• Click card services in the task tray on your computer screen, and disable the drive number assigned to the camera. After pressing the USB cradle [USB] button and making sure that the [USB] lamp is not lit, remove the camera from the USB cradle.

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USB Connection Precautions

• Be sure to read the documentation that comes with your computer for other important information about USB connections.

• Be sure to connect the AC adaptor to the USB cradle to supply power to the camera.

• USB data communication is performed regardless of the current setting of the camera’s mode selector.

• 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.

• Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera or USB cradle operation while data communication is in progress. Doing so can cause data to become corrupted.

Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer

The following are the general steps for viewing and copying files from a Macintosh. You can find details about each operation in the procedures that follow below. Note that you should also refer to the documentation that comes with your Macintosh for other information about USB connections, etc.

IMPORTANT!

•

This camera does not support operation with a computer running Mac OS 8.6 or lower, or Mac OS X

10.0.

If you have a Macintosh running Mac OS 9 or OS X (10.1, 10.2 or higher), use the standard USB driver that comes with your OS.

1. Use the USB cradle to establish a connection between the camera and your Macintosh.

2. View and copy the images you want.

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IMPORTANT!

• If you want to transfer files from the camera’s built-in memory to a computer, make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera before you place it onto the USB cradle.

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Connect the AC power cord to the bundled AC adaptor, and then plug the other end of the AC power cord into a household power outlet.

Connect the AC adaptor to the [DC IN 5.3V] connector of the USB cradle.

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Connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the USB cradle and your computer’s USB port.

USB cable

USB port

(bundled)

Connector B

After making sure the camera is turned off, place the camera onto the USB cradle.

• Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on.

Connector A

[USB]

• Take care when connecting the USB cable to the USB cradle or your computer. USB ports and cable plugs are shaped for proper positioning.

• Plug the USB cable plugs into the ports securely, as far as they will go. Proper operation is not possible if connections are not correct.

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[USB] button

[USB] lamp

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Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button.

• Pressing the [USB] button enters the USB mode, which causes the USB cradle’s [USB] lamp to light green (page 177).

Your Macintosh will see the camera’s file memory as a drive.

• The appearance of the drive icon depends on the Mac OS version you are using.

• After installing the USB driver, your Macintosh will see the camera’s file memory as a drive whenever you establish a USB connection between them.

Double-click the drive icon for the camera’s file memory, the “DCIM” folder, and then the folder that contains the image you want.

Double-click the file that contains the image you want to view.

• For information about file names, see “Memory Directory Structure” on page 142.

To copy all the files in file memory to your Macintosh hard disk, drag the “DCIM” folder to the folder to which you want to copy it.

IMPORTANT!

10.

To terminate the USB connection, drag the drive icon that represents the camera to Trash. After pressing the USB cradle [USB] button and making sure that the [USB] lamp is not lit, remove the camera from the USB cradle.

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USB Connection Precautions

• Be sure to read the documentation that comes with your computer for other important information about USB connections.

• Be sure to connect the AC adaptor to the USB cradle to supply power to the camera.

• USB data communication is performed regardless of the current setting of the camera’s mode selector.

• 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.

• Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera or USB cradle operation while data communication is in progress. Doing so can cause data to become corrupted.

Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer

The following are the operations you can perform while there is a USB connection between your camera and computer. See the referenced pages for more information about each operation.

• View images in album format

.... See “Using the Album Feature” on page 145.

• Print images in album format

.... See “Using the Album Feature” on page 145.

• Automatically transfer images to your computer and

manage images

.... See “Installing the Software from the CD-ROM” on

page 152 for information about installing Photo Loader.

• Retouch images

.... See “Installing the Software from the CD-ROM” on

page 152 for information about installing Photohands.

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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.

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.

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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 file memory, so images can be viewed using another manufacturer’s DCF camera or printed on a DCF printer.

Memory Directory Structure

■ Directory Structure

<¥DCIM¥> (DCIM 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)

ALBUM (Album folder)

INDEX.HTM (Album HTML file)

. . .

<¥FAVORITE¥> (FAVORITE folder)*

CIMG0001.JPG (Storage file)* CIMG0002.JPG (Storage file)*

. . .

<¥MISC¥> (DPOF file folder)

AUTPRINT.MRK (DPOF file)

<¥SCENE¥> (BESTSHOT folder)*

UEM20001.JPE* UEM20002.JPE*

. . .

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(User setup file)* (User setup file)*

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<¥AUDIO¥> (MP3 file folder)*

쏄쏄쏄쏄쏄쏄쏄쏄.MP3 (MP3 file)* LASTPLAY (LASTPLAY file)*

*1 These folders and files are for the EX-M20 only. *2 These folders are created in built-in memory only. *3 These file names are part of the EX-M20 file structure only.

With the EX-S20, files are named UES20001.JPE, UES20002.JPE, etc.

■ Folder and File Contents

• DCIM folder Folder that stores all of the digital camera files

• Storage folder Folder for storing files created by the digital camera

• Image file File that contains an image recorded with the digital camera (File Name Extension: JPG)

• Movie file File that contains a movie recorded with the digital camera (File Name Extension: AVI)

• Audio file (EX-M20 only) File that contains an audio recording (File Name Extension: WAV).

• Audio snapshot image file (EX-M20 only) File that contains the image part of an audio snapshot (File Name Extension: JPG).

• Audio snapshot audio file (EX-M20 only) File that contains the audio part of an audio snapshot (File Name Extension: WAV).

• Album folder Folder that contains files used by the album function

• Album HTML file File used by the album function (File Name Extension: HTM)

• FAVORITE folder (Built-in memory only) Folder that contains Favorites image files (Image Size: 320 x 240 pixels)

• DPOF file folder Folder that contains DPOF files

• BESTSHOT folder (Built-in memory only) Folder that contains BESTSHOT user setup files.

• User setup files (Built-in memory only) Files that contain BESTSHOT user setups

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