Casio EX-S3 User Manual 4

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 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!

• 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

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

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.

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 file 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 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 86).

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 [왘].

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Format”, and then press [SET].

• 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.

IMPORTANT!

• Only snapshot and movie files recorded with this camera can be copied. Other files cannot be copied.

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 [왘].

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Use [왖] and [왔] 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.

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 [왖] and [왔] to select “Card Built-in”, and then press [SET].

Use [왗] and [왘] to select the file you want to copy.

Use [왖] and [왔] 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 117).

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 the language button in the upper left corner of the display, and then select a language from the list that appears.

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 bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN

5.3V] connector of the USB cradle, and then

plug it in to a household power outlet.

• Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera.

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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

• 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.

PLAY

SET

CHARG

USB

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 146).

• 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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SET

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[USB] button [USB] lamp

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10.

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

11.

Double-click “Removable Disk”.

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

12.

Double-click the “Dcim” folder.

13.

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

14.

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

• For information about file names, see “Memory Directory Structure” on page 124.

15.

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.

16.

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 8.5.1 or lower, or Mac OS X

10.0.

1. If your operating system is anything other than Mac OS 9 or Mac OS X, install the USB driver onto your Macintosh.

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

time you connect to your computer. If you are running Mac OS 9 or Mac OS X, you do not need to install the USB driver.

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

3. 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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What you should do first depends on whether your Macintosh is running under Mac OS 8.6 or Mac OS 9/OS X.

■ Mac OS 8.6 Users

• Start from step 2 to install the USB driver.

• Note that the example installation presented here

uses Mac OS 8.6.

■ Mac OS 9/OS X Users

• Installation of the USB driver is not required, so jump directly to step 9.

• The following steps show installation under the English OS.

Set the bundled CD-ROM into the Macintosh CD-ROM drive.

Double-click the hard disk that is specified as your startup disk.

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On the “Hard Disk” window that opens, double-click the “System Folder” to open it.

On the “System Folder” window, double-click the “Extensions” folder to open it.

Double-click the “CASIO” folder and then the “ENGLISH” folder. Next, double-click the CDROM’s “USB Driver” folder to open it.

On the “USB Driver” window that opens, drag the “CASIO - USB StorageDriver” file and

“CASIO-USB StorageClassShim” file to the “Extensions” folder window you opened

above.

This completes USB driver installation. After checking the “Extensions” folder to make sure that it contains the “CASIO-USB StorageDriver” and “CASIO-USB StorageClassShim” files, restart your Macintosh.

Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN

5.3V] connector of the USB cradle, and then

plug it in to a household power outlet.

• Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera.

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10.

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 A

Connector B

11.

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.

CPLAY

SET

CHA

[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.

[USB] button [USB] lamp

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12.

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 146).

13.

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.

14.

Double-click the drive icon for the camera’s file memory, the “DCIM” folder, and then 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 124.

16.

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.

17.

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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