Casio EXS3DBA User Manual

Digital Camera

EX-S3

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, and keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference.

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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.

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* Loaded in the

camera when you purchase it.

Strap

Basic Reference

Camera

CD-ROM

Rechargeable lithium ion

battery (NP-20)

USB Cable

USB Cradle (CA-22)

Dummy card

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

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* The shape of the AC

power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.

Special AC Adaptor

(Inlet Type) AC power cord

Special AC Adaptor

(Plug-in Type)

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Contents

2 INTRODUCTION

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

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

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

General Precautions 11 Data Error Precautions 12 Operating conditions 13 Condensation 13 LED Backlight 14 Lens 14 Other 14

15 QUICK START GUIDE

First, charge the battery!............................................ 15

To configure display language and clock settings..... 16

To record an image .................................................... 17

To view a recorded image.......................................... 17

To delete an image..................................................... 18

19 GETTING READY

About This Manual ..................................................... 19

General Guide ............................................................ 20

Camera 20 USB Cradle 21

Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 22

REC mode 22 PLAY mode 23 Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 23

Indicator Lamps.......................................................... 24

Attaching the Strap .................................................... 24

Power Requirements ................................................. 25

To load the battery 25 To charge the battery 26 Power Supply Precautions 30 Turning the Camera On and Off 34 Auto Power Off (APO) 34

Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 35

Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings... 38

To configure display language and clock settings 39

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41 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording an Image................................................... 41

About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 42 Recording Precautions 43

Using Zoom ................................................................ 43

Using the Flash .......................................................... 45

Flash Precautions 46

Using the Self-timer ................................................... 47

Specifying Image Size and Quality............................ 49

To specify the image size 49 To specify image quality 50

51 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)........................... 51

Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 52

Adjusting White Balance Manually 53

Using the Best Shot Mode ......................................... 54

Creating Your Own Best Shot Setup 56

Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image

(Coupling Shot) .......................................................... 58

Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background

Image (Pre-shot) ........................................................ 60

Using the Movie Mode ............................................... 62

Using the Histogram .................................................. 63

REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................... 65

Specifying ISO Sensitivity 65 Turning Image Review On and Off 66 Assigning Functions to the [] and [] Keys 66 Assigning Functions to the [] and [] Keys 67 Specifying Power On Default Settings 68 Resetting the Camera 69

70 PLAYBACK

Basic Playback Operation.......................................... 70

Flipping the Display.................................................... 71

Zooming the Display Image ....................................... 72

Resizing an Image ..................................................... 73

Cropping an Image..................................................... 74

Playing a Movie .......................................................... 75

Displaying the Calendar Screen ................................ 76

Playing a Slide Show ................................................. 77

To specify the slideshow images 79 To specify the slideshow time 80 To set the slideshow interval 80 Using the Photo Stand Feature 81

Rotating the Display Image........................................ 82

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83 DELETING FILES

Deleting a Single File ................................................. 83

Deleting All Files ........................................................ 84

85 FILE MANAGEMENT

Folders ....................................................................... 85

Memory Folders and Files 85

Protecting Files .......................................................... 86

To protect a single file 86 To protect all files in memory 87

DPOF.......................................................................... 87

To configure print settings for a single image 88 To configure print settings for all images 89

PRINT Image Matching

Exif Print ..................................................................... 90

Using USB DIRECT-PRINT ....................................... 91

Using the FAVORITE Folder...................................... 93

To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 93 To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 94 To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 95

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97 OTHER SETTINGS

Turning the Key Tone On and Off.............................. 97

Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ............. 97

Specifying the File Name Serial Number

Generation Method .................................................... 98

Using the Alarm.......................................................... 99

To set an alarm 99 Stopping the Alarm 100

Setting the Clock ...................................................... 101

To select your Home Time zone 101 To set the current time and date 102 Changing the Date Format 102

Using World Time..................................................... 103

To display the World Time screen 103 To configure World Time settings 103 To configure summer time (DST) settings 104

Changing the Display Language ............................. 105

Formatting Built-in Memory...................................... 106

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107 USING A MEMORY CARD

Using a Memory Card .............................................. 108

To insert a memory card into the camera 108 To remove a memory card from the camera 108 Formatting a Memory Card 109 Memory Card Precautions 110

Copying Files ............................................................110

To copy all the files in built-in memory

to a memory card 110

To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory 111

112 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER

Using the Camera with a Windows Computer .........112

USB Connection Precautions 117

Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer........117

USB Connection Precautions 122

Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer .. 122 Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a

Computer.................................................................. 123

Memory Data............................................................ 124

DCF Protocol 124 Memory Directory Structure 124 Image Files Supported by the Camera 125 Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions 126

127 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER

Using the Album Feature ......................................... 127

Creating an album 127 Selecting an Album Layout 128 Configuring Detailed Album Settings 129 Viewing Album Files 131 Saving an Album 134

Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ............... 134

About the bundled CD-ROM 134 Computer System Requirements 135

Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows ... 136

Getting Started 136 Selecting a Language 136 Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File 137 Installing an Application 137 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 138 User Registration 138 Exiting the Menu Application 138

Installing Software from the CD-ROM

on a Macintosh......................................................... 139

Installing Software 139 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 140

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142 APPENDIX

Menu Reference....................................................... 142

Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 144

Camera Indicator Lamps 144 USB Cradle Indicator Lamps 146

Troubleshooting Guide............................................. 147

Display Messages 149

Specifications ........................................................... 150

Main Specifications 150

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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-S3.

• 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.

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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.

• 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 and movie 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

• 3.2 million Effective Pixels A high-resolution megapixel CCD provides 3.2 million effective pixels (3.35 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.

• 2.0-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.

• Best Shot 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 Best Shot mode.

• Triple Self-timer mode The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times, automatically.

• 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.

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• 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.

• Movie mode with audio

• 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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Precautions

General Precautions

Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the EX-S3.

All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the camera” refer to the CASIO EX-S3 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.

• 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.

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• 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.

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 149). Follow the instructions provided by the message to eliminate the cause of the error.

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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

Condensation

• When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or on interior components. Condensation can cause malfunction of the camera, so you should avoid exposing it to conditions that might cause condensation.

• To keep condensation from forming, place the camera into a plastic bag before moving it into a location that is much warmer or colder than your current location. Leave it in the plastic bag until the air inside the bag has a chance to reach the same temperature as the new location. If condensation does form, remove the battery from the camera and leave the battery cover open for a few hours.

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LED Backlight

• The monitor screen is illuminated by an LED backlight. A dark monitor screen indicates that the LED backlight has reached the end of its service life, and needs to be replaced by a CASIO authorized service center. Note that you will be charged for LED backlight replacement. The LED backlight brightness is reduced by half after about 1,000 hours of use.

Lens

• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction.

• Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can interfere with proper image recording. Never touch the lens with your fingers. You can remove dust particles from the lens surface by using a lens blower to blow them off. Next, wipe the surface of the lens with a soft lens cloth.

Other

• Take care never to sit down with the camera in the pocket of your slacks or otherwise subject the camera to severe stress. Doing so can crack the LCD monitor screen.

• The camera may become slightly warm during use. This does not indicate malfunction.

• If the exterior of the camera needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.

QUICK START GUIDE

First, charge the battery!

Load the battery (page 25).

Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery (page 26).

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

• It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge.

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