Casio EX-S20 User Manual

Digital Camera

EX-S20/EX-M20

User’s Guide

Thank you for purchasing this CASIO Product.

• Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’s Guide.

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

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EX-M20

K858PCM1DMX

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Unpacking

Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible.

EX-M20

Camera

* The shape of the AC

power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.

AC power cord

* Comes with

LCD Remote Controller Stereo Headphones

EX-M20 only

Rechargeable lithium ion battery

(NP-20)

Strap

* Comes with

EX-M20 only

USB Cradle (CA-23)

Basic Reference

CD-ROM

Special AC Adaptor

(AD-C51G)

USB Cable

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Contents

2 INTRODUCTION

Unpacking .................................................................... 2

Features ....................................................................... 9

Precautions ................................................................. 11

General Precautions 11 Data Error Precautions 13 Operating conditions 13 Condensation 14 Lens 14 Other 15

16 QUICK START GUIDE

First, charge the battery! ............................................ 16

To configure display language and clock settings ..... 17

To record an image .................................................... 18

To view a recorded image .......................................... 18

To delete an image ..................................................... 19

20 GETTING READY

About This Manual ..................................................... 20

General Guide ............................................................ 21

Camera 21 USB Cradle 22

Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 23

REC mode 23 PLAY mode 24 Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 25

Indicator Lamps.......................................................... 25

Attaching the Strap .................................................... 26

Power Requirements ................................................. 26

To load the battery 26 To charge the battery 28 Power Supply Precautions 32 Turning the Camera On and Off 35 Auto Power Off (APO) 36

Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 37

Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 39

To configure display language and clock settings 40

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43 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording an Image ................................................... 43

Aiming the Camera 43 Recording an lmage 44 About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 45 Recording Precautions 45

Using Zoom ................................................................ 46

Using the Flash .......................................................... 47

Flash Precautions 49

Recording Macro Images ........................................... 50

Using the Self-timer ................................................... 51

Specifying Image Size and Quality ............................ 52

To specify the image size 52 To specify image quality 53

55 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 55

Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 56

Adjusting White Balance Manually 57

Using the BESTSHOT Mode ..................................... 58

Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup 60

Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image

(Coupling Shot) .......................................................... 62

Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background

Image (Pre-shot) ........................................................ 64

Using the Movie Mode ............................................... 66

Recording Audio (EX-M20 Only) ............................... 67

Adding Audio to a Snapshot 67 Recording Your Voice 69

Using the Histogram .................................................. 70

REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................... 72

Specifying ISO Sensitivity 72 Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 73 Turning Image Review On and Off 73 Assigning Functions to the [] and [] Keys 74 Assigning Functions to the [] and [] Keys 75 Specifying Power On Default Settings 76 Resetting the Camera 77

78 PLAYBACK

Basic Playback Operation .......................................... 78

Playing an Audio Snapshot (EX-M20 Only) 79

Flipping the Display .................................................... 80

Zooming the Display Image ....................................... 81

Resizing an Image ..................................................... 82

Cropping an Image..................................................... 83

Playing a Movie .......................................................... 84

Displaying the Calendar Screen ................................ 86

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Playing a Slide Show ................................................. 87

To specify the slideshow images 88 To specify the slideshow time 89 To set the slideshow interval 90 Using the Photo Stand Feature 90

Rotating the Display Image ........................................ 91

Using Image Roulette ................................................ 92

Adding Audio to a Snapshot (EX-M20 Only) ............. 93

To re-record audio 94

Playing Back a Voice Recording File

(EX-M20 Only) ........................................................... 95

97 DELETING FILES

Deleting a Single File ................................................. 97

Deleting All Files ........................................................ 98

99 FILE MANAGEMENT

Folders ....................................................................... 99

Memory Folders and Files 99

Protecting Files ........................................................ 100

To protect a single file 100 To protect all files in memory 101

DPOF ........................................................................ 101

To configure print settings for a single image 102 To configure print settings for all images 103

PRINT Image Matching II ............................................. 104

Exif Print ................................................................... 104

Using USB DIRECT-PRINT ..................................... 105

Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 107

To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 107 To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 108 To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 109 To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 110

111 OTHER SETTINGS

Turning the Key Tone On and Off (EX-S20) ............. 111

Configuring Sound Settings (EX-M20) ..................... 111

To configure sound settings 111 To set the volume level 112

Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ............ 113

Configuring Power Down Image Settings................. 114

Specifying the File Name Serial Number

Generation Method ................................................... 116

Using the Alarm......................................................... 117

To set an alarm 117 Stopping the Alarm 118

Setting the Clock .......................................................118

To select your Home Time zone 118 To set the current time and date 119 Changing the Date Format 120

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Using World Time ..................................................... 120

To display the World Time screen 120 To configure World Time settings 121 To configure summer time (DST) settings 122

Changing the Display Language ............................. 123

Formatting Built-in Memory ...................................... 123

125 USING A MEMORY CARD

Using a Memory Card .............................................. 126

To insert a memory card into the camera 126 To remove a memory card from the camera 126 Formatting a Memory Card 127 Memory Card Precautions 128

Copying Files ........................................................... 129

To copy all the files in built-in memory

to a memory card 129

To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory 130

131 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER

Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 131

USB Connection Precautions 136

Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer....... 136

USB Connection Precautions 140

Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer... Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images

to a Computer .......................................................... 141

140

Memory Data ............................................................ 142

DCF Protocol 142 Memory Directory Structure 142 Image Files Supported by the Camera 144 Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions 144

145 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER

Using the Album Feature ......................................... 145

Creating an album 145 Selecting an Album Layout 146 Configuring Detailed Album Settings 147 Viewing Album Files 149 Saving an Album 152

Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ............... 152

About the bundled CD-ROM 152 Computer System Requirements 153

Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows ...

Getting Started 154 Selecting a Language 154 Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File 155 Installing an Application 155 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 156 User Registration 156 Exiting the Menu Application 156

Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a

Macintosh ................................................................. 157

Installing Software 157 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 158

154

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159 PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20 Only)

Transferring Audio Files to the Camera ................... 159

Preparing the Camera for Audio Player Operation ...

Using the Camera as an Audio Player .................... 161

General Guide 161 Basic Remote Controller Operations 163

Playing Back Audio Files ......................................... 164

Specifying the Audio Playback Mode 164 Playing Back Tracks Randomly 164 Selecting a Specific Track for Playback 165 Specifying the Track Playback Sequence 166 Using BASS BOOST 168

Deleting MP3 Files from File Memory ..................... 169

Deleting a Single MP3 File 170 Deleting All MP3 Files 171

Disabling Remote Controller Button Operations ..... 171

LCD Remote Control Error Messages ..................... 172

Audio Playback Precautions .................................... 172

160

173 APPENDIX

Menu Reference ....................................................... 173

Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 175

Camera Indicator Lamps 175 USB Cradle Indicator Lamps 177

Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 178

Display Messages 181

Specifications ........................................................... 182

Main Specifications 182

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IMPORTANT!

• The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of the EX-S20/EXM20.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages or losses suffered by you or any third party due to the use of Photo Loader and/or Photohands.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, repairs, or battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important data on other media to protect against its loss.

• The SD logo is a registered trademark.

• Windows, Internet Explorer, and DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

•

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

• Acrobat and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

• MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Multimedia.

• Other company, product and service names used herein may also be trademarks or service marks of others.

• Photo Loader and Photohands are the property of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except as stipulated above, all copyrights and other related rights to these applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

■ Copyright Restrictions

Except for the purposes of your own personal enjoyment, unauthorized copying of snapshot files, movie files, audio files, and music files violates copyright laws and international contracts. Distribution to third parties of such files over the Internet without permission of the copyright holder, whether for profit or for free, violates copyright laws and international contracts.

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Features

• 2.0 million Effective Pixels A high-resolution megapixel CCD provides 2.0 million effective pixels (2.11 million total pixels) for images that print beautifully.

• Fixed focus lens for quick operation Fixed focus eliminates the need for lens movement, which shortens startup time and shooting time.

• Macro Function Text images come out clear and easy-to read.

• Compact electric lens barrier Protects the lens against damage.

• 1.6-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen

• 4X digital zoom

• 10MB Flash memory

Images can be recorded without using a memory card.

• Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia Cards) for memory expansion

• Easy Charging Just place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge its battery.

• Easy Image Transfer Transfer images to a computer simply by placing the

camera onto the USB cradle.

• Photo Stand feature

A slideshow of images in file memory can be played while the camera is on its USB cradle.

• BESTSHOT

Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of image you are trying to record and the camera performs troublesome setups automatically for beautiful pictures every time.

• Coupling Shot and Pre-shot

Coupling Shot lets you combine two subjects into a single image, while Pre-shot lets you add a subject to a previously recorded background image. This means you can create images that include you and your friend, even if you are the only two people around. You can use Coupling Shot and Pre-shot by selecting the applicable sample images in the BESTSHOT mode.

• Image Roulette Feature

Images cycle like a slot machine on the display until one of them remains.

• Triple Self-timer mode

The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times, automatically.

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• Real-time histogram An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you view the effect on overall image brightness, which makes shooting under difficult lighting conditions easier than ever before.

• World Time A simple operation sets the current time for your current location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 time zones.

• Alarm A built-in alarm helps to keep you on time for important events, and even can be used in place of an alarm clock. You can also have a specific image appear on the monitor screen when the alarm time is reached.

• Album Function HTML files are generated automatically to create an album of recorded images. Album contents can be viewed and printed using a standard Web browser. Images can also be incorporated into Web pages quickly and easily.

• Calendar screen A simple operation displays a full-month calendar on the camera’s monitor screen. Each day of the full-month calendar shows a thumbnail of the first image recorded for that date, which helps to make searching for a particular image quicker and easier.

• DCF Data Storage DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage protocol provides image inter-compatibility between the digital camera and printers.

• Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used when specifying images and quantities for printing by professional print services.

• PRINT Image Matching II Compatible 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.

• USB DIRECT-PRINT support 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 print and start the print operation directly from the camera.

• Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands Your camera comes bundled with Photo Loader, the popular application that automatically loads images from your camera to your PC. Also included is Photohands, an application that makes image retouching quick and easy.

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* EX-M20 Only

• Snapshot + Audio Mode Adds audio to a snapshot.

• Movie + Audio Mode

• Voice Recording

Quick and easy recording of voice input.

• After Recording Adds audio to images after they are recorded.

• Audio Player Capabilities Use the camera to play back music data from standard MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3/MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3) files.

• Selectable Sound Settings You can configure different sounds to play whenever you turn on the camera, press the shutter release button, or perform a key operation.

Precautions

General Precautions

Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the EX-S20/EX-M20.

All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the camera” refer to the CASIO EX-S20/EX-M20 Digital Camera.

• Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while operating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so creates the danger of serious accident.

• Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed. Always leave maintenance and repair work up to a CASIO authorized service center.

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

• Keep the small parts and accessories of this camera out of the reach of small children. If swallowed accidentally, contact your physician immediately.

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

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• Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject’s eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if it is fired too close to the eyes. This is especially true with young children. When using the flash, the camera should be at least one meter (3.3´) from the eyes of the subject.

• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and never let it get wet. Moisture creates the danger of fire and electric shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the rain or snow, at the seashore or beach, in the bathroom, etc.

• Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera, immediately turn it off. Next, remove the camera’s battery and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. Using the camera under these conditions creates the danger of fire and electric shock.

• Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming out of the camera, immediately turn it off. Next, taking care you do not burn your fingers, remove the camera’s battery and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. Using the camera under these conditions creates the danger of fire and electric shock. After making sure there is no more smoke coming from the camera, take it to your nearest CASIO authorized service center for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance.

• Never use the AC adaptor to power any other device besides this camera. Never use any other AC adaptor besides the one that comes with this camera.

• Never cover the AC adaptor with a quilt, blanket, or other cover while it is in use, and do not use it near a heater.

• At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug. Dust build up around the prongs can create the danger of fire.

• If the camera’s case should ever become cracked due to dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment, immediately turn it off. Next, remove the camera’s battery and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.

• Never use the camera inside of an aircraft or in any other areas where its use is prohibited. Doing so can result in an accident.

• Physical damage and malfunction of this camera can cause the data stored in its memory to be deleted. Be sure to always keep backup copies of data by transferring them to personal computer memory.

• Never open the battery cover, disconnect the AC adaptor from the camera, or unplug the AC adaptor from the wall socket while recording images. Doing so will not only make storage of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt other image data already stored in file memory.

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Data Error Precautions

• Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in file memory.

— Removing the battery or memory card, or setting the

camera onto the USB cradle while the camera is performing a record or memory access operation

— Removing the battery, removing the memory card, or

placing the camera onto the USB cradle while the operation/flash charge lamp is still flashing after you turn off the camera

— Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the camera

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

— Using low battery — Other abnormal operations

Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to appear on the monitor screen (page 181). Follow the instructions provided by the message to eliminate the cause of the error.

Operating conditions

• This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

• Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas. — In areas subject to direct sunlight — In areas subject to high humidity or dust — Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject

to temperature extremes

— Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the

sun

— In areas subject to strong vibration

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