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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

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 protect all files in memory

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 up or down to select “All Files : On”, and then click.
• To unprotect all files, click the controller 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 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

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)

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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■ To connect the USB Cable
1.
Connect the AC power cord to the AC adaptor, and then plug the other end of the AC power cord into a household power outlet.
2.
Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 5.3V con­nector of the USB cradle.
3.
Plug Connector B on the bundled USB cable to the USB port of the USB cradle.
(bundled)
4.
Shut down your computer, and plug Connector A of the cable into its USB port. Next, start up your computer.
USB port
Connector BUSB cable
USB
USB cable (bundled)
Connector A
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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

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
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
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5
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
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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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Specifying the Audio Playback Mode

You can use the following procedure to select one of three playback modes: normal playback, all-track repeat, or 1­track repeat.
1.
In the AUDIO mode, start audio playback.
• The initial default mode is normal playback.
2.
Press the remote controller’s playback mode button to cycle through the playback modes. The playback mode indicator on the LCD indi­cates the currently selected mode.
To do this:
Play all tracks in order and then stop
Play all tracks in order in an endless loop
Play the current track in an endless loop
Select this mode:
Normal
All-track repeat
1-track repeat
Which is indicated by this icon:
Off

Selecting a Specify Track for Playback

You can use the following procedure to display a list of avail­able tracks and select one of them for playback.
1.
While AUDIO mode playback is stopped or paused, click the camera’s controller.
• This turns on the monitor screen, which shows a list of informa­tion about each track, including track number, track name, and play time.
2.
Rock the controller up or down to move the
Currently selected track
highlighting to the track you want to select.
• If move the highlighting to the top or the bottom of the list, the list will scroll to show other tracks.
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3.
Press the remote controller’s [ ] button to start playback from the currently selected track.
NOTE
• The monitor screen turns off automatically if you do not perform any operation for about 10 seconds.

Specifying the Track Playback Sequence

Normally, all tracks in memory are played back in the order they are saved. You can use the following procedure to cre­ate a play list that tells the camera the sequence to use when playing back AUDIO mode tracks.
1.
On your computer, use your word processor or another text editor to create a file named “PLAYLIST.TXT”.
2.
Configure the play list by specifying the tracks you want to play in the sequence you want to play them.
• See “Example PLAYLIST.TXT File Contents” on page 103 for information about how to configure a play list.
3.
Place the camera onto the USB cradle and es­tablish a link with your computer (page 90).
4.
Place the “PLAYLIST.TXT” file into the “AUDIO” folder of the camera.
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■ Example PLAYLIST.TXT File Contents■ Example Folder Structure
<¥AUDIO¥> (Folder containing MP3 files)
AUDIO001.MP3 (MP3 file) AUDIO002.MP3 (MP3 file)
. . .
PLAYLIST.TXT (PLAYLIST file)
POPS (Folder containing MP3 files) POPS0001.MP3 (MP3 file) POPS0002.MP3 (MP3 file)
. . . . . .
ROCK (Folder containing MP3 files) ROCK0001.MP3 (MP3 file) ROCK0002.MP3 (MP3 file)
AUDIO001.MP3 AUDIO002.MP3 POPS
1 2 3
ROCK\ROCK0002.MP3
4
The above PLAYLIST.TXT file specifies the following play­back sequence.
1. Playback the MP3 file named AUDIO001.MP3.
2. Playback the MP3 file named AUDIO002.MP3.
3. Playback all the files in the folder named POPS.
4. Playback the MP3 file named ROCK0002.MP3, which is located in folder named ROCK.
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NOTES
• If there is no PLAYLIST.TXT file in the camera’s AU­DIO folder, all tracks are played back in the order they are saved in memory.
• Playback of any tracks that are not included in the PLAYLIST.TXT file is skipped.
• To change to a different playback sequence, replace PLAYLIST.TXT with another PLAYLIST.TXT file.
• When there is a PLAYLIST.TXT file in the AUDIO folder, only the tracks in the file appear on the camera’s monitor screen.

Disabling Remote Controller Button Operations

The remote controller has a lock switch that you can use to disable button operations to guard against accidental opera­tion. To disable all remote controller button operations, slide the lock switch in the direction indicated by the 왘 mark.
Lock switch
• To re-enable remote controller button operations, slide the lock switch back in the other direction.
NOTE
• The camera’s power button continues to be opera­tional, even while remote controller button operations are disabled.
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LCD Remote Control Error Messages

NoData
Cause
Playback attempted when there is no MP3 data in memory.
Action
Transfer MP3 file data to the “AUDIO” folder of built-in memory or the memory card.

Audio Playback Precautions

• Listening to audio at a high volume for long periods can damage your hearing. Particular care is required when first starting a playback operation.
• Never use the headphones, try to perform fine adjustment, or look at the monitor screen while driving a car, riding a motorcycle, or operating any other type of motor vehicle. Doing so creates the risk of traffic accident. When walking, take special care to remain aware of traffic and road condi­tions around you.
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Menu Reference

The following shows lists of menus that appear in the REC mode and PLAY mode, and their settings.
• The settings that are underlined in the following table are initial defaults.
■ REC Mode
● REC tab menu
REC Mode
Flash
Self-timer Indicators Size Quality Digital Zoom Review EV Shift
EX-S2: (Snapshot) / (Best Shot) /
(Movie)
EX-M2: (Snapshot) / (Best Shot) /
(Movie) / (Snapshot Audio) / (Voice Recording)
Auto / (Flash Off) / (Flash On) /
(Red-eye reduction) 10 sec / Off LCD-ON / LCD-OFF 1600 x 1200 / 1280 x 960 / 640 x 480 Fine / Normal / Economy On / Off On / Off –2.0 / –1.7 / –1.3 / –1.0 / –0.7 / –0.3 / +0.3 / +0.7 / +1.0 / +1.3 / +1.7 / +2.0
0.0 /
White Balance
L/R Key
● Memory tab menu
REC Mode Flash Digital Zoom White Balance
● Set Up tab menu
Beep Startup Date Style Adjust Language
Format
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Auto / (Sunlight) / (Shade) / (Light Bulb) / (Fluorescent) / Manual REC Mode / EV shift / Flash / White Balance / Off
On / Off On / Off On / Off On /
Off
On / Off On / Off YY/MM/DD / DD/MM/YY / MM/DD/YY Time setting
/ English / Français / Deutsch /
Español / Italiano
Cancel
Format /
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■ PLAY Mode
● PLAY tab menu
Zoom Protect Dubbing Resize Copy Favorites
● Set Up tab menu
Beep Startup Date Style Adjust Language
Format
On/Off / All Files : On/Off / Cancel *EX-M2 only 640 x 480 / 320 x 240 / Cancel Built-in Card / Card Built-in / Cancel Show / Save / Delete / Cancel
On / Off On / Off YY/MM/DD / DD/MM/YY / MM/DD/YY Time setting
/ English / Français / Deutsch / Español / Italiano Format /
Cancel

Indicator Lamp Reference

Camera Indicator Lamps

The camera has two indicator lamps: an operation/flash charge lamp and a self-timer lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the camera.
Operation/Flash charge lamp
Self-timer lamp
* There are two lamp flash patterns.
Pattern 1 flashes once per second, while Pattern 2 flashes twice per second. The table below explains what each flash pattern indi­cates.
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■ REC Mode
Operation/Flash Charge Lamp
Color
Status Green Amber
Pattern 1 Green Green
Pattern 2 Green
Pattern 1
Green
Pattern 2
Red Red Red
Pattern 1
Red
Pattern 1 Green
Pattern 2
IMPORTANT!
• Never remove the memory card from the camera while the operation/flash charge lamp is flashing. Do­ing so will cause recorded images to be lost.
Lit
Lit
Lit Lit
Self-timer Lamp
Color
Status
Red
Pattern 1
Red
Pattern 2
Meaning
Power on Flash charging Monitor screen off Storing image Self-timer countdown (10 to 3) Self-timer countdown (3 to 1) Memory error Memory full Low battery alert Monitor screen disabled Powering down
■ PLAY Mode
Operation/Flash Charge Lamp
Color
Status Green Green
Pattern 2 Red Red
Pattern 1
Green
Pattern 2
Green
Pattern 2
Self-timer Lamp
Color Status
Lit
Lit
■ AUDIO Mode (EX-M2 only)
Operation/Flash Charge Lamp
Color
Status
Green
Self-timer Lamp
Color Status
Lit
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Meaning
Power on Deleting image Memory error Low battery alert Formatting Powering down
Meaning
Power on, LCD remote controller not connected
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USB Cradle Indicator Lamps

The USB cradle has two indicator lamps: a CHARGE lamp and a USB lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the cradle and camera.
USB lamp
CHARGE lamp
CHARGE lamp USB lamp Color
Red Green Amber
Red
Status
Flashing
Color Lit Lit Lit
Green Green
Flashing
Status
Lit
Meaning
Charging Charging complete Charge standby Charge error USB connection Accessing computer
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Troubleshooting Guide

Symptom Possible Cause Action
Power does not turn on.
Power Supply
Camera suddenly powers down.
The battery is dead.
1) Auto Power Off activated (page 29).
2) The battery is dead.
Charge the battery (page 24). If the battery goes dead soon after being charged, it means the battery has reached the end of its life and needs to be re­placed. Purchase a separately available NP-20 recharge­able lithium ion battery.
1) Turn power back on.
2) Charge the battery (page 24).
Image is not recorded when the shutter release button is pressed.
Camera powers down dur­ing self-timer countdown.
Recorded images are not
Image Recording
saved in memory.
1) Mode selector is set to “PLAY” or “AUDIO”.
2) Flash unit is being charged.
3) Memory is full.
The battery is dead.
1) Camera powers down before the save operation is complete.
2) Removing the memory card before the save op­eration is complete.
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1) Align the mode selector with “REC”.
2) Wait until the flash unit finishes charging.
3) Transfer files you want to keep to your computer and then delete files from camera memory, or use a different memory card.
Charge the battery (page 24).
1) When the battery indicator shows the battery as soon as possible (page 24).
2) Do not remove the memory card before the save operation is complete.
, charge
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Symptom Possible Cause Action
Color of the playback image is different from the image on the monitor screen dur­ing recording.
Sunlight or light from another source is shining di­rectly into the lens during recording.
Position the camera so sunlight does not shine di­rectly into the lens.
Playback
Images are not displayed.
Cannot playback audio, cannot hear audio, or can­not control the audio play­back using the remote con­troller.
Audio Playback
Playback time is short.
* Note that audio player capabilities are available with the EX-M2 only.
A memory card with non-DCF images recorded with another camera is loaded in the camera.
1) Mode selector is set to “REC” or “PLAY”.
2) There is no MP3 file data in memory. This is indi­cated by the message “NoData” on the remote controller LCD.
3) Stereo headphones are not connected correctly.
4) Volume setting is too low.
5) The battery is dead.
6) The remote controller buttons are locked.
7) There are no playable files.
8) Improper PLAYLIST.TXT file contents
The battery is dead.
This camera cannot display non-DCF images re­corded onto a memory card using another digital camera.
1) Align the mode selector with “AUDIO”.
2) Transfer MP3 files to the camera’s AUDIO folder.
3) Correctly connect the headphones to the head­phones jack.
4) Adjust the volume to a higher level.
5) Charge the battery (page 24).
6) Slide the remote controller lock switch in the op­posite direction of the arrow marking to unlock the controls.
7) Check the files you are trying to play (page 96).
8) Check to make sure the PLAYLIST.TXT file lists the MP3 files you want to play.
Charge the battery (page 24).
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Symptom Possible Cause Action
All buttons and switches are disabled.
Circuit problem caused by electrostatic charge, im­pact, etc. while the camera was connected to an­other device.
Remove the battery from the camera, reinsert it, and then try again.
Monitor screen is off.
Other
Cannot transfer files over a USB connection.
1) “LCD-OFF” is selected for the “Indicators” setting on the REC tab.
2) USB communication is in progress.
1) Camera is not set securely on the USB cradle.
2) USB cable is not connected securely.
3) USB driver is not installed.
4) Camera is turned off.
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1) On the REC tab menu, change the “Indicators” setting to “LCD-ON” (page 51).
2) After confirming that the computer is not access­ing camera memory, disconnect the USB cable.
1) Check the connection between the camera and USB cradle.
2) Check all connections.
3) Install the USB driver on your computer (page
81).
4) Turn on the camera.
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Display Messages

Memory Full
Record Error
Folder cannot be created.
The card is locked.
There are no files.
This file cannot be played.
No Favorites file!
This function cannot be used.
Battery is low.
Memory is full. If you want to record more files, de­lete files you no longer need (page 62).
Image compression could not be performed during image data storage for some reason. Record the image again.
This message appears when you try to record an image while there are 9,999 files stored in the 999th folder. If you want to record more files, delete files you no longer need (page 62).
The LOCK switch of the SD memory card is locked. You cannot store images to or delete images from a memory card that is locked.
There are no files in built-in memory or on the memory card.
The image file or audio file is corrupted, or is a type that cannot be displayed by this camera.
There is no FAVORITE file. You attempted to copy files from built-in memory to
a memory card while there is no memory card loaded in the camera (page 79).
The battery is dead.
File could not be saved because battery is low.
The card is not formatted.
Card ERROR
The function is not supported for this file.
SYSTEM ERROR
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The battery is dead, so the recorded image or audio recording file could not be saved.
The memory card is not formatted. Format the memory card (page 78).
Some problem occurred with the memory card. Turn off the camera, and remove and then re-insert the memory card. If the same message appears, format the memory card (page 78).
IMPORTANT!
Formatting the memory card deletes all files on the memory card. Before formatting, try transfer­ring recoverable files to a computer or some other storage device.
The function you are trying to perform is not sup­ported for the file on which you are trying to perform it.
Your camera system is corrupted. Contact your re­tailer or a CASIO authorized service center.
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Specifications

Main Specifications

Product ............................... Digital Camera
Model ..................................EX-S2/EX-M2
■ Camera Functions
Image Files Format
Snapshots: ...................... JPEG (Exif Version 2.2); DCF (Design
Movies: ............................AVI (Motion JPEG)
Audio: .............................. WAV (EX-M2 only)
Recording Media: .............. 12MB built-in flash memory
Image Size
Snapshots: ...................... 1600 x 1200pixels
Movies: ............................320 x 240pixels
Rule for Camera File System)1.0 stan­dard; DPOF compliant
SD Memory Card MultiMedia Card
1280 x 960pixels 640 x 480pixels
Approximate Memory Capacity and File sizes
• Snapshots
File Size
(pixels)
1600 x 1200
(UXGA)
1280 x 960
(SXGA)
640 x 480
(VGA)
Quality
Normal
Economy
Normal
Economy
Normal
Economy
Fine
Fine
Fine
Approximate
Image File Size
900KB 630KB 370KB 680KB 460KB 250KB 190KB 140KB
90KB
Built-in flash
memory 12MB
11 shots 16 shots 29 shots 15 shots 24 shots 42 shots 56 shots 74 shots
118 shots
• Movies (320 x 240 pixels)
Data Size
Recording
Time
*
Based on Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. products. Capacity depends on card manufacturer.
* To determine the number of images that can be stored on a memory card of a
different capacity, multiply the capacities in the table by the appropriate value.
150KB/second max. One Movie: 30 seconds maximum Total Movie Time: 80
seconds maximum (built-in memory)
410 seconds maximum (SD 64MB memory card)*
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SD Memory
Card* 64MB
60 shots 85 shots
154 shots
82 shots 126 shots 220 shots 294 shots 386 shots 618 shots
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Delete ..................................Single-file, all files (with protection)
Effective Pixels:................. 2.0 million
Imaging Element: .............. 1/1.8-inch square pixel color CCD
Lens/Focal Distance ......... F3.2/f = 7.5mm
Zoom ...................................4X digital zoom
Focusing............................. Fixed focal point
Approximate Focus Range
(from lens surface)............ 1m to ∞
Exposure Control
Metering: ......................... Multi-pattern by imaging element
Exposure: ........................Program AE
Exposure Compensation
Shutter ................................ CCD shutter, mechanical shutter
Aperture: ............................F3.2 fixed
White Balance ....................Automatic/fixed (4 modes) /Manual
Self-timer ............................10 seconds
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes:...................Auto, Off, On, Red-eye reduction
Approximate Flash Range
(Total pixels: 2.11 million)
(Equivalent to 36mm on a 35mm film camera.)
: ... –2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
1/4 to 1/7000 second
: ...1 meter to 2 meters
Recording Functions ........ Snapshot (with audio for EX-M2 only);
Audio Recording Time (EX-M2 only)
Audio Snapshot:..............Approximately 30 seconds maximum
Voice Recording:.............Approximately 50 minutes with built-in
After Recording: ..............Approximately 30 seconds maximum
Monitor Screen .................. 1.6-inch TFT color LCD
Viewfinder ..........................Monitor screen and optical viewfinder
Timekeeping Functions ....Built-in quartz digital clock
Date and Time: ...............Recorded with image data
Auto Calendar: ................To 2049
Input/Output Terminals ....Cradle connector
Speaker............................... 20mm round, monaural (EX-M2 only)
self-timer; Best Shot; Movie (with audio for EX-M2 only); voice recording (EX­M2 only)
* Audio is monaural
per image memory per image
84,960 pixels (354 x 240)
(EX-M2 connector is also used for con­nection of remote controller.)
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■ Audio Player Function (EX-M2 Only)
Data Compression/
Decompression .................MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3)
Sampling Frequencies...... 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz
Bit Rates .............................32 to 320 kbps, VBR-compatible
Play Mode ........................... Normal, all track repeat, 1-track repeat
Practical Maximum
Headphone Output ............9mW + 9mW (16 Ω)
A bit rate of 128kbps and a sampling frequency of 44.1kHz are recommended for MP3 files.
■ Power Supply
Power Requirements ........Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-
Approximate Battery Life:
Continuous Recording Continuous Playback (Continuous Snapshot Recording) Continuous Voice Recording* Continuous Audio Playback*
The values noted above are approximate values until power fails at normal tem­perature (25°C)(page 26). The above does not guarantee that you will be able to achieve this level of operation. Low temperatures shorten battery life. Voice re­cording times are based on continuous recording, while audio playback times are based on continuous output (through headphones).
*
Voice recording and audio playback times apply to the EX-M2 only.
Power Consumption ......... DC 3.7V Approximately 3.1W
20) x 1
65 minutes (390 shots) 110 minutes
80 minutes 330 minutes
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■ Other
Dimensions
EX-S2: .............................88(W) x 55(H) x 11.3(D) mm
(3.5˝(W) x 2.2˝(H) x 0.4˝(D)) (excluding projections)
EX-M2: ............................ 88(W) x 55(H) x 12.4(D) mm
(3.5˝(W) x 2.2˝(H) x 0.5˝(D)) (excluding projections)
Weight
EX-S2: .............................Approximately 88 g (3.1 oz)
(excluding battery and accessories)
EX-M2: ............................ Approximately 90 g (3.2 oz)
(excluding battery and accessories)
Bundled Accessories........ Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-
20); USB Cradle; Special AC Adaptor; AC power cord; Strap; Special USB cable; Dummy Card; Connector Cover; LCD Remote Controller (bundled with EX-M2 only); Stereo Headphones (bundled with EX-M2 only); CD-ROM; Basic Reference; Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery User’s Guide
■ USB Cradle
Input/Output Terminals ....Camera connector; USB port; AC adap-
Power Consumption ......... DC 5.3V Approximately 3.4W
tor terminal (DC IN 5.3V)
Dimensions ........................ 95(W) x 55.5(H) x 39.5(D) mm
(3.7˝(W) x 2.2˝(H) x 1.6˝(D)) (excluding projections)
Weight ................................. Approximately 56 g (2.0 oz)
■ LCD Remote Controller (Bundled with EX-M2 Only)
Input/Output Terminals ....Camera connector; headphones jack
Cord Length ....................... Approximately 0.8m (31.5˝)
Dimensions ........................ 74.5(W) x 16(H) x 11(D) mm
Weight ................................. Approximately 28 g (1.0 oz)
Power Supply
•
Use only the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported.
•
This camera does not require a battery for the clock. The date and time set­tings of the camera are cleared whenever power supplied by both the battery and USB cradle is interrupted. Be sure to reconfigure these settings after power is interrupted (page 32).
LCD Panel
•
The LCD panel is a product of the latest LCD manufacturing technology that provides a pixel yield of 99.99%. This means that less than 0.01% of the total pixels are defective (they do not turn on or always remain turned on).
(ø3.5mm stereo mini jack)
(2.9˝(W) x 0.6˝(H) x 0.4˝(D)) (excluding projections, excluding cradle)
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