Casio EX-Z57 User Manual

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Digital Camera

EX-Z57

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.

• For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the official EXILIM Website at http://www.exilim.com/.

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INTRODUCTION

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.

Camera Strap

CD-ROM

Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery

(NP-40)

USB Cable Basic Reference

USB Cradle (CA-27)

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

○○○○○○○○○

* The shape of the AC

power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.

Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type)

(AD-C51G or AD-C52G)

AC Power Cord

Special AC Adaptor (Plug-in Type)

(AD-C51J or AD-C52J)

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2 INTRODUCTION

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

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

Precautions ................................................................ 12

17 QUICK START GUIDE

First, charge the battery! ............................................ 17

To configure display language and clock settings ..... 18

To record an image .................................................... 19

To view a recorded image .......................................... 20

To delete an image ..................................................... 20

21 GETTING READY

About This Manual ..................................................... 21

General Guide ............................................................ 22

Camera 22 USB Cradle 24

Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 25

Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 27

Attaching the Strap .................................................... 29

Power Requirements ................................................. 30

To load the battery 30 To charge the battery 31 To replace the battery 36 Power Supply Precautions 37 Turning the Camera On and Off 40 Configuring Power Saving Settings 42

Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 43

Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 45

To configure display language and clock settings 47

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49 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording an Image ................................................... 49

Specifying the Recording Mode 49 Aiming the Camera 50 Recording an Image 51

Using Zoom ................................................................ 56

Optical Zoom 56 Digital Zoom 57

Using the Flash .......................................................... 59

Flash Unit Status 61 Changing the Flash Intensity Setting 62 Using Flash Assist 62

Using the Self-timer ................................................... 64

Specifying Image Size ............................................... 67

Specifying Image Quality ........................................... 68

69 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 69

Using Auto Focus 70 Using the Macro Mode 73 Using Pan Focus 74 Using the Infinity Mode 75 Using Manual Focus 75 Using Focus Lock 77

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 78

Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 79

Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually 81

Using the BEST SHOT Mode .................................... 82

Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup 84 To delete a BEST SHOT user setup 86

Combining Shots of Two People into a

Single Image (Coupling Shot) .................................... 86

Recording a Subject onto an Existing

Background Image (Pre-shot) .................................... 88

Recording Images of Business Cards and

Documents (Business Shot) ...................................... 90

To use Business Shot 92

Using the Movie Mode ............................................... 93

Recording Audio ......................................................... 95

Adding Audio to a Snapshot 95 Recording Your Voice 97

Using the Histogram .................................................. 99

REC Mode Camera Settings ................................... 101

Specifying ISO Sensitivity 101 Specifying Outline Sharpness 102 Specifying Color Saturation 103 Specifying Contrast 103 Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 104 Turning Image Review On and Off 104 Using Icon Help 105 Assigning Functions to the [] and [] Keys 106 Specifying Power On Default Settings 106 Resetting the Camera 108

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109 PLAYBACK

Basic Playback Operation ........................................ 109

Playing an Audio Snapshot 110

Flipping the Display ................................................... 111

Zooming the Display Image ......................................112

Resizing an Image .................................................... 113

Cropping an Image.................................................... 114

Playing a Movie ......................................................... 115

Displaying the 9-image View .................................... 116

Displaying the Calendar Screen ...............................117

Playing a Slideshow ..................................................118

Using the Photo Stand Feature 120

Rotating the Display Image ...................................... 121

Using Image Roulette .............................................. 122

Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 123

To re-record audio 124

Playing Back a Voice Recording File....................... 125

127 DELETING FILES

Deleting a Single File ............................................... 127

Deleting All Files ...................................................... 128

129 FILE MANAGEMENT

Folders ..................................................................... 129

Memory Folders and Files 129

Protecting Files ........................................................ 130

To protect a single file 130 To protect all files in memory 131

Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 131

To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 131 To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 133 To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 134 To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 134

135 OTHER SETTINGS

Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 135

To configure sound settings 135 To set the volume level 136

Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 136

Configuring Power Down Image Settings ................ 137

Specifying the File Name Serial Number

Generation Method .................................................. 139

Using the Alarm ........................................................ 139

Setting the Clock ...................................................... 141

To select your Home Time zone 141 To set the current time and date 142 Changing the Date Format 142

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Using World Time ..................................................... 143

To display the World Time screen 143 To configure World Time settings 143

Changing the Display Language ............................. 144

Changing the Brightness of the Monitor Screen ..... 145

Changing the USB Port Protocol ............................. 145

Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY)

Power On/Off Functions ........................................... 146

Formatting Built-in Memory ...................................... 147

149 USING A MEMORY CARD

Using a Memory Card .............................................. 150

To insert a memory card into the camera 150 To replace the memory card 151 Formatting a Memory Card 151

Copying Files ........................................................... 153

To copy all the files in built-in memory to

a memory card 153

To copy a specific file from a memory card to

built-in memory 154

155 PRINTING IMAGES

DPOF ........................................................................ 156

To configure print settings for a single image 157 To configure print settings for all images 158

Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ............... 159

Date Printing 162

PRINT Image Matching ΙΙΙ ........................................... 163

Exif Print ................................................................... 164

165 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER

Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 165

Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 171

Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer ..

Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a

Computer .................................................................. 176

Memory Data ............................................................ 177

DCF Protocol 177 Memory Folder Structure 177 Image Files Supported by the Camera 179

175

INTRODUCTION

180 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER

Using the Album Feature ......................................... 180

Selecting an Album Layout 181 Configuring Detailed Album Settings 181 Creating an album 183 Viewing Album Files 185 Saving an Album 187 To delete an album 188

Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ............... 188

About the bundled CD-ROM

(CASIO Digital Camera Software) 188

Computer System Requirements 190

Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows ..

Getting Started 192 Selecting a Language 192 Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File 192 Installing an Application 193 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 193 User Registration 194 Exiting the Menu Application 194

Installing Software from the CD-ROM on

a Macintosh .............................................................. 194

Installing Software 194 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 195

191

197 APPENDIX

Menu Reference ....................................................... 197

Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 199

Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 202

If you have problems installing the USB driver... 207 Display Messages 208

Specifications ........................................................... 210

INTRODUCTION

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-Z57.

• 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.

• Note that the example screens and product illustrations shown in this User’s Guide may differ somewhat by the screens and configuration of the actual camera.

• 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).

• Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

• 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.

INTRODUCTION

■ 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).

■ Copyright Restrictions

Except for the purposes of your own personal enjoyment, unauthorized copying of snapshot files, movie files, and audio 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.

Features

• 5 million effective pixels The CCD provides 5.25 million total pixels of very highresolution for crisp, clear, prints and display images.

• 2.7-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen

• Long battery life

A low-power design combines with a large-capacity battery to provide more recording and playback between charges.

• 12X zoom (page 56) 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom

• 9.3MB flash memory Images can be recorded without using a memory card.

• REC mode or PLAY mode power up (page 40) Press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera and enter the mode you want to use.

• Multi Auto Focus (page 72) When “Multi” is selected for the Auto Focus area, the camera takes simultaneous meter readings at seven different points and automatically selects the best one.

• Pan Focus (page 74) This feature lets you lock the focus point.

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• Auto Pan Focus (page 71) When you press the shutter button all the way down without pausing, the camera immediately records the image without waiting for Auto Focus to be performed. This helps to avoid missing a special moment while you wait for the camera to Auto Focus.

• Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia Cards) for memory expansion (page 149)

• Bundled with a USB Cradle (pages 32, 120, 159, 165) The bundled USB cradle can be used to charge the camera’s battery, and to transfer images to a computer. A Photo Stand feature lets you view images while the camera is on the cradle.

• BEST SHOT (page 82) 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.

• Business Shot (page 90) Business Shot automatically corrects rectangular shapes when recording the image of a business card, document, whiteboard, or similar subjects from an angle.

• Coupling Shot and Pre-shot (pages 86, 88) 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.

• Triple Self-timer (page 64) The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times, automatically.

• Real-time histogram (page 99) An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you view the effect on overall image brightness.

• World Time (page 143) A simple operation sets the current time for your current location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 time zones.

• Alarm (page 139) 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, or a movie or audio file to play when the alarm time is reached.

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• Album Function (page 180) 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 (page 117) 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.

• Audio Snapshot Mode (page 95) Use this mode to record snapshots that also include audio.

• Movie + Audio Mode (page 93)

• Voice Recording (page 97)

Quick and easy recording of voice input.

• After Recording (page 124) Use this mode to add audio to snapshots after you record them.

• Selectable Sound Settings (page 135) You can configure different sounds to play whenever you turn on the camera, press the shutter button half-way or all the way, or perform a key operation.

• DCF Data Storage (page 177) DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage protocol provides image compatibility between the digital camera and printers.

• Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page 156) 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 Images include PRINT Image Matching setting and other camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images come out just the way you intended when you recorded them.

III

Compatible (page 163)

III

reads this data and

data (mode

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• USB DIRECT-PRINT and PictBridge support (page 159) Connect directly to a USB DIRECT-PRINT or PictBridge compatible printer and you can print images without going through a computer.

• Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands (page 189) Your camera comes bundled with Photo Loader, the popular application that automatically loads images from your camera to your PC. It also comes with Photohands, and application that makes image retouching quick and easy.

Precautions

■ General Precautions

Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the EX-Z57.

All references in this manual to “camera” refer to the CASIO EX-Z57 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 risk 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.

• 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 risk 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 risk 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 risk 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 risk 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 risk 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 area where its use is prohibited. Doing so creates the risk of accident.

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

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

■ Test for proper operation before using the

camera!

Before using the camera to record important images, make sure you first record a number of test images and check the results to ensure that the camera is configured correctly and operating properly (page 17).

■ 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 lamp is still flashing green 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

— Low battery power — Other abnormal operations

Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to appear on the monitor screen (page 208). 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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■ Power Supply

• Use only the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported.

• This camera does not have a separate battery for the clock. The date and time settings of the camera are cleared whenever power is totally cut off (from both the battery and USB cradle). Be sure to reconfigure these settings after power is interrupted (page 141).

■ 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.

• You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain types of images, such as a slight bend in lines that should be straight. This is due to the characteristics of lens, and does not indicate malfunction of the camera.

■ Other

• 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 into the camera (page 30).

Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery (page 31).

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

• It takes about 190 minutes to achieve a full charge.

Inlet Type

Stopper

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1 Plug-in Type

[CHARGE] lamp Charging: Lights red Charging Complete: Lights green

QUICK START GUIDE

To configure display language and clock settings

• Be sure to configure the following settings before using the camera to record images. See page 45 for details.

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Press the power button to turn on the camera.

Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to select the language you want.

Press [SET] to register the language setting.

Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET].

Use [왖] and [왔] to select the city you want, and then press [SET].

Use [왖] and [왔] to select the summer time (DST) setting you want, and then press [SET].

Use [왖] and [왔] to select the date format setting you want, and then press [SET].

Set the date and the time.

Press [SET] to register the clock settings and exit the setting screen.

QUICK START GUIDE

1200

1600

NORMAL

05/1212

1 / 1000

F2.6

To record an image

See page 49 for details.

Snapshot mode icon

Focus frame

Before using a commercially available memory card, be sure to first format it using the camera’s formatting procedure. For details about formatting a memory card, see page 151.

Press [ ] (REC).

• This enters the REC (recording) mode.

Press [MENU].

Operation lamp

1200

1600

NORMAL

1 / 1000

F2.6

05/

/24 :

3, 4, 2

○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○

Use [왗] and [왘] to select the “REC” tab.

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “REC Mode”, and then press [왘].

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

• This causes “ ” (Snapshot mode) to appear on the monitor screen.

Point the camera at the subject, use the monitor screen to compose the image, and then press the shutter button half way.

• When the camera finishes its Auto Focus operation, the focus frame will turn green and the operation lamp will light green.

Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter button all the way down.

QUICK START GUIDE

To view a recorded image

See page 109 for details.

Press [ ] (PLAY).

• This enters the PLAY (playback) mode.

Use [왗] and [왘] to scroll through the images.

To delete an image

See page 127 for details.

2, 3, 4, 5

Press [ ] (PLAY).

Press [왔] ( ).

Use [왗] and [왘] to display the image you want to delete.

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Delete”.

• To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything, select “Cancel”.

Press [SET] to delete the image.

GETTING READY

This section contains information about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera.

About This Manual

This section contains information about the conventions used in this manual.

■ Terminology

The following table defines the terminology used in this manual.

This term as used in this manual:

“camera”

“file memory”

“battery”

“charger”

Means this:

The CASIO EX-Z57 Digital Camera

The location where the camera is currently storing images you record (page 51)

The NP-40 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery

The optionally available CASIO BC-30L rapid charger

This term as used in this manual:

“digital noise”

“a REC mode”

Means this:

Tiny flecks or “snow” in a recorded image or on the monitor screen, which makes the image look grainy.

The currently selected recording mode (Snapshot, BEST SHOT, Movie, Voice Recording, Audio Snapshot)

■ Button Operations

Button operations are indicated by the button name inside of brackets ([ ]).

■ On-screen Text

On-screen text is always enclosed by double quotation marks (“ ”).

■ Supplementary Information

• IMPORTANT! indicates very important information you need to know in order to use the camera correctly.

• NOTE indicates information that is useful when operating the camera.

GETTING READY

■ File Memory

The term “file memory” in this manual is a general term that refers to the location where your camera is currently storing the images you record. File memory can be any one of the following three locations.

• The camera’s built-in flash memory

• An SD memory card loaded in the camera

• A MultiMediaCard loaded in the camera

For more information about how the camera stores images, see page 177.

General Guide

The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.

Camera

■ Front

1 Shutter button 2 Power button 3 Flash 4 Microphone 5 Self-timer lamp 6 Lens

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■ Back

7 Operation lamp

8 [ ] (PLAY mode)

button

9 Zoom button 0 [ ] (REC mode)

button

A Strap ring B [SET] button C [MENU] button D [DISP] button E [][][][] F Monitor Screen

■ Bottom

G Speaker H Stopper I Memory card slot J Battery compartment K Battery cover L Connector M Tripod screw hole

* Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.

GETTING READY

USB Cradle

Simply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB cradle lets you perform the following tasks.

• Battery charging (page 31)

• Automatic transfer of images to a computer (page 165)

• Direct connection to a printer for printing (page 159)

• Viewing of images using the Photo Stand slideshow

feature (page 120).

■ Front

1 Camera connector 2 [USB] lamp 3 [USB] button 4 [CHARGE] lamp 5 [PHOTO] button

■ Back

6 [DC IN 5.3V]

(AC adaptor connector)

7 [ ]

(USB port)

GETTING READY

Monitor Screen Contents

The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.

• Note that the example screens in this chapter are for illustrative purposes only. They do not exactly match the screen

contents actually produced on the camera.

■ REC Modes

3421 1 Flash mode indicator

(page 59)

7 8 9 0 A B C

None Auto

Flash Off

Flash On

Red-eye reduction

• If the camera detects that flash is required while auto flash is selected, the flash on indicator will appear when the shutter button is pressed half way.

2 Focus mode indicator

(page 69)

None Auto Focus

Macro

Pan Focus

Infinity

Manual Focus

3 White balance indicator

(page 79)

None Auto

Daylight

Cloudy

Shade

Fluorescent 1

Fluorescent 2

Tungsten

Manual

4 Self-timer (page 64)

None 1-Image

Self-timer 10 sec

Self-timer 2 sec

Triple self-timer

5 REC modes (page 49)

Snapshot

BEST SHOT

Movie

Audio Snapshot

Voice Recording

6 Memory capacity

(pages 53, 93, 210)

(Remaining number of storable images) Movie Recording: Remaining recording time

7 Image size (page 67)

2560×1920 pixels 2560×1712 (3:2) pixels 2048×1536 pixels 1600×1200 pixels 1280×960 pixels

640×480 pixels Movie Recording: Recording time

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8 Image quality (page 68)

FINE NORMAL ECONOMY

9 Built-in memory selected

for data storage. Memory card selected for data storage.

(page 149)

0 Shutter speed value

(page 53)

• An out of range aperture or shutter speed causes the corresponding monitor screen value to turn amber.

A Aperture value (page 53)

B ISO sensitivity

(page 101)

C Date and time

(page 141)

D EV value (page 78)

E Battery capacity

(page 36)

F Histogram (page 99)

G Focus frame

(page 52)

• Focusing complete: Green

• Focusing failed: Red

NOTE

• Changing the setting of any one of the following

functions will cause Icon Help (page 105) text to appear on the monitor screen. You can turn off Icon Help if you want (page 105). Flash mode, Focus mode, White balance, Self-timer, REC mode

■ PLAY Mode

1 PLAY mode file type

(page 109)

Snapshot

Movie

Audio Snapshot

Voice Recording

2 Image protection

indicator (page 130)

3 Folder name/File name

(page 129)

Example : When a file named CIMG0023.JPG is stored in a folder named 100CASIO

100-0023

Folder name File name

12 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 0

ABC

Image size (page 67)

2560×1920 pixels 2560×1712 (3:2) pixels 2048×1536 pixels 1600×1200 pixels 1280×960 pixels

640×480 pixels Movie Playback: Elapsed play time

5 Image quality (page 68)

FINE NORMAL ECONOMY

6 Built-in memory selected

for data storage. Memory card selected for data storage.

(page 149)

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7 Shutter speed value

8 Aperture value

9 ISO sensitivity (page 101)

Date and time (page 141)

A White balance indicator

(page 79)

Auto

AWB

Daylight

Cloudy

Shade

Fluorescent 1

Fluorescent 2

Tungsten

Manual

B Flash mode indicator

(page 59)

Flash On

Flash Off

Red-eye reduction

C REC modes (page 49)

Snapshot

BEST SHOT

D Battery capacity (page 36)

E Histogram (page 99)

F EV value (page 78)

IMPORTANT!

• Some information may not display properly if you display an image that was recorded using a different digital camera model.

Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen

Each press of the [DISP] button changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below.

■ REC Modes

Indicators on Histogram on

Indicators off

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■ PLAY Mode

Indicators on Histogram/Details on

Indicators off

IMPORTANT!

• Pressing [DISP] will not change monitor screen contents during movie recording, or during standby or recording of an audio snapshot.

• Pressing [DISP] in the Voice Recording REC mode toggles the monitor screen on (“indicators on”) and off. While a Voice Recording file is displayed in the PLAY mode, pressing [DISP] toggles between

“indicators on” and “indicators off”.

• When playing back the content of a Voice Recording

file while “indicators off” is selected (Voice Recording file icon only on the monitor screen), the monitor screen will go black about two seconds after you press [SET] to start playback. The Voice Recording file icon (indicators off) will reappear after playback is complete.

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Attaching the Strap

Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the illustration.

Strap ring

IMPORTANT!

• Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when using the camera to protect against accidentally dropping it.

• The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera only. Do not use it for any other purpose.

• Never swing the camera around by the strap.

GETTING READY

Power Requirements

Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40).

To load the battery

Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow, and then swing it open.

While pulling the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration, align the (–) mark on the battery with the (–) mark on the camera and slide the battery into the camera.

Stopper

(–) marks

(–) mark

• Push the bottom of the battery, and make sure that the stopper securely locks the battery in place.

NP-40

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Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow.

To charge the battery

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.

IMPORTANT!

• Use only the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported.

The battery is not fully charged when you use the camera for the first time after purchasing it. You need to charge the battery before using the camera for the first time (page 31).

AC Adaptor

[DC IN 5.3V]

AC power cord

USB Cradle

GETTING READY

NOTE

• The bundled AC adaptor is designed for operation with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC. Note, however, that the shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. If you plan to use the AC adaptor in a geographic area where the power receptacle shape is different from that in your area, replace the AC power cord with one of the other ones that comes with the camera, or purchase a commercially available AC power cord that is compatible with the power outlets in that area.

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AC Adaptor

USB Cradle

[DC IN 5.3V]

NOTE

• The AC adaptor is designed for operation on power ranging from 100V AC to 240V AC. Note, however, that the shape of the power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. It is up to you to find out if the shape of the AC adaptor power cord plug is compatible with local power outlets when traveling abroad.

Turn off the camera.

Set the camera onto the USB cradle.

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

• The [CHARGE] lamp on the USB cradle should turn red, indicating that charging has started. When charging is complete, the [CHARGE] lamp will turn green.

• It takes about 190 minutes to achieve a full charge. Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity and charging conditions.

[CHARGE] lamp

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After charging is complete, remove the camera from the USB cradle.

IMPORTANT!

• Use only the USB cradle (CA-27) that comes with the camera or the optionally available rapid charger (BC30L) to charge the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery. Never use any other charging device.

• The USB cradle (CA-27) is intended for use with this camera only. Never use it with any other type of camera.

• Use only the bundled AC adaptor. Never use any other type of AC adaptor. Do not use optionally available AD-C40, AD-C620 and AD-C630 AC adaptors with this camera.

• Make sure that the camera connector of the USB cradle is securely inserted into the camera’s connector as far as it will go.

• The [CHARGE] lamp may remain amber colored and the charge operation may not start right away if you try to charge immediately after using the camera (which causes battery to become warm) or when it is too hot or too cold where you are performing the charge operation. If this happens, simply wait until the battery reaches normal temperature. The [CHARGE] lamp will turn red and charging will start when the battery temperature returns to the allowable charging temperature range.

• If the [CHARGE] lamp starts flashing red, it means that an error occurs while charging. An error can be caused by any of the following: a problem with the USB cradle, a problem with the camera, or a problem with the battery or how it is loaded. Remove the camera from the USB cradle and see if it works normally.

• The following are the only operations that can be performed while the camera is on the USB cradle: charging of the camera’s battery, exchanging data with a computer over a USB connection, and Photo Stand operation.

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■ If the camera does not work normally

This can mean there is a problem with how the battery is loaded. Perform the following steps.

Remove the battery from the camera and check the battery contacts for dirt. If the contacts are dirty, wipe them clean with a dry cloth.

Check to make sure that the AC adaptor’s power cord is connected securely to the power outlet and USB cradle.

• If the same symptoms occur again when you place the camera on the USB cradle after taking the above steps, contact a CASIO authorized service center.

■ Battery Life Guidelines

The battery life guideline values given below indicate the amount of time under the conditions defined below the table, until power automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not guarantee that the battery will provide the amount of service indicated. Low temperatures and continued use reduce battery life.

Operation

Number of Shots (CIPA Standard)*1 (Operating Time)

Number of Shots, Continuous Recording*2 (Operating Time)

Continuous Snapshot Playback*

Continuous Voice Recording*

Apporoximate Battery Life

400 shots (200 minutes)

1000 shots (200 minutes)

420 minutes

390 minutes

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Supported Battery: NP-40 (Rated Capacitance: 1230mAh) Storage Medium: SD Memory Card

*1 Number of Shots (CIPA Standard)

• Temperature: 23°C (73° F)

• Monitor Screen: On

• Zoom operation between full wide to full telephoto every 30 seconds, during which two images are recorded, one image with flash; power turned off and back on every time 10 images are recorded.

*2 Continuous Recording Conditions

• Temperature: 23°C (73° F)

• Monitor screen: On

• Flash: Off

• Image recorded every 12 seconds, alternating full wide-angle and full telephoto zoom

*3 Continuous Snapshot Playback Conditions

• Temperature: 23°C (73° F)

• Scroll one image about every 10 seconds

*4 Voice recording times are based on continuous

recording.

• The above values are based on a new battery starting from a full charge. Repeated charging shortens battery life.

• Recording time and the number of images you can record are greatly affected by how much you use flash, zoom and Auto Focus, how long the camera is left on, and the brightness setting of the monitor screen.

■ Tips to Make the Battery Last Longer

• If you do not need the flash while recording, select (flash off) for the flash mode. See page 59 for more information.

• Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features (page

42) to protect against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the camera.

• Using Manual Focus (page 75) or Pan Focus (page 74) during movie recording extends battery life.

• The “Normal” monitor brightness setting allows battery power to last longer than the “Bright” setting (page 145).

GETTING READY

■ Low Battery Indicator

The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on the monitor screen changes as battery power is used. The

indicator means that remaining battery power is low. Note that you will not be able to record images while the battery indicator is . Charge the battery immediately whenever either of these indicators appears.

Battery Level High Low

Indicator

To replace the battery

Open the battery cover.

Pull the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow.

• This will cause the battery to come part way out of the slot.

Release the stopper and pull the battery from the camera.

• Take care so you do not drop the battery.

Load a new battery into the camera (page 30).

Stopper

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Power Supply Precautions

Note the following precautions when handling or using the battery and the optional charger.

■ Battery Handling Precautions

● SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before using the battery for the first time.

NOTE

• The term “battery” in this manual refers to the CASIO NP-40 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery.

• Failure to observe any of the following precautions while using the battery creates the risk of overheating, fire, and explosion. — Never use any other type of charger except the

optional charger specified for the battery.

— Never try to use the battery to power any device

other than this camera. — Never use or leave the battery near open flame. — Never place the battery in a microwave oven, throw

it into fire, or otherwise expose it to intense heat. — Make sure the battery is oriented correctly when you

load it into the camera or attach it to the optional

charger. — Never carry or store the battery together with items

that can conduct electricity (necklaces, pencil lead,

etc.) — Never try to take the battery apart, modify it in any

way, or expose it to strong impact. — Do not immerse the battery in fresh water or salt

water. — Do not use or leave the battery under direct

sunlight, in an automobile parked in the sun, or in

any other area subject to high temperatures.

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• Should you ever notice any of the following conditions while using, charging, or storing a battery, immediately remove it from the camera or charger, and keep it away from open flame:

— Fluid leaking — Emission of a strange odor — Heat emission — Battery discoloration — Battery deformation — Any other battery abnormality

• If the battery does not achieve full charge after the

normal charging time has passed, stop charging. Continued charging creates the risk of overheating, fire, and explosion.

• Battery fluid can damage your eyes. Should battery fluid get into your eyes accidentally, immediately rinse them with clean tap water and then consult a physician.

• Be sure to read page 31 of this User’s Guide and the instructions that come with the optional charger before using or charging the battery.

• If the battery is to be used by young children, make sure that a responsible adult makes them aware of the precautions and proper handling instructions and make sure that they handle the battery correctly.

• Should fluid from the battery accidentally get onto clothing or your skin, immediately rinse it off with clean tap water. Prolonged contact with battery fluid can cause skin irritation.

● PRECAUTIONS DURING USE

• The battery is designed for use with this CASIO digital camera only.

• Use only the USB cradle that comes with the camera or the specified optional charger to charge the battery. Never use any other type of charger for charging.

• Use of a battery in cold environments shortens the operating time you can expect on a full charge. Charge the battery in a location where the temperature is in the range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). Charging outside this temperature range can cause charging to take longer than normal or even cause charging to fail.

• Very limited operation following a full charge indicates that the battery has reached the end of its service life. Replace the battery with a new one.

• Never wipe the battery with thinner, benzene, alcohol, or other volatile agents or chemically treated rags. Doing so can cause deformation of the battery and lead to malfunction.

GETTING READY

● BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS

• Make sure you remove the battery from the camera when you do not plan to use it for a long time. A battery left in the camera discharges very small amounts of power even when power is turned off, which can lead to a dead battery or the need for longer charging before the next use.

• Store the battery in a cool, dry place (20°C (68 ° F) or lower).

● USING THE BATTERY

• See page 31 of this manual or the instructions that come with the optional charger for information about charging procedures and charging times.

• When transporting a battery, keep it either loaded in the camera or stored in its case.

■ USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions

• Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage is outside the rating marked on the AC adaptor. Doing so can create the risk of fire or electric shock. Use only the AC adaptor bundled with this camera.

• Do not allow the AC adaptor cord to become cut or damaged, do not place heavy objects on it, and keep it away from heat. A damaged power cord creates the risk of fire and electric shock.

• Never try to modify the AC adaptor cord, or subject it to severe bending, twisting, or

Caution!

pulling. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electric shock.

• Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.

• Do not overload extension cords or wall outlets. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electric shock.

• Should the cord of the AC adaptor become damaged (exposed internal wiring), request a replacement from a CASIO authorized service center. A damaged AC adaptor cord creates the risk of fire or electric shock.

GETTING READY

• Use the AC adaptor where it will not be splashed with water. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock.

Caution!

• Do not place a vase or any other container filled with liquid on top of the AC adaptor. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock.

• Make sure you always remove the camera from the USB cradle before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.

• Charging, USB data communication, and using the Photo Stand feature can cause the AC adaptor to become warm. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.

• Unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet whenever you are not using it.

• Never place a blanket or any other cover on the AC adaptor. Doing so creates the risk of fire.

• Never use the AC adaptor with a voltage transformer.

Turning the Camera On and Off

■ To turn on the camera

Press the power button, [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY). The operation lamp will light green momentarily, and then power will turn on. The mode the camera enters depends on which button you pressed to turn it on.

To enter this mode at startup:

REC

PLAY

Power button

Press this button to turn on the camera:

Power button or [ ] (REC)

[

] (PLAY)

Operation lamp

[ ] (PLAY)

[ ] (REC)

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NOTE

• Pressing [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera enters the REC mode, while pressing [ ] (PLAY) enters the PLAY mode.

• Pressing [ ] (PLAY) while in a REC mode switches to the PLAY mode. The lens retracts about 10 seconds after switching modes.

IMPORTANT!

• If camera power is turned off by the Auto Power Off feature, press the power button, [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) to turn it back on again.

• Pressing the power button or [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera also causes the lens to extend. Take care to avoid any interference with the lens operation or allowing anything to strike the lens when it is extended.

■ To turn off the camera

Press the power button to turn off the camera.

NOTE

• You can setup the camera so it does not turn on when you press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY), or to turn off when you press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY). For details, see “Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Power On/Off Functions” on page 146.

GETTING READY

Configuring Power Saving Settings

You can configure the settings described below to conserve battery power.

Sleep : Automatically turns off the monitor screen

Auto Power Off : Turns off power if you do not perform any

Turn on the camera.

Press [MENU].

Use [] and [] to select the “Set Up” tab.

Use [] and [] to select the feature whose setting you want to configure, and then press [].

if no operation is performed for a specified amount of time in a REC mode. Performing any button operation causes the monitor screen to turn back on.

operation for a specified amount of time.

● See “Using the On-screen Menus” (page 43) for information about how to use menus.

To configure this feature: Select this setting:

Sleep Sleep

Auto Power Off Auto Power Off

Use [] and [] to change the currently selected setting, and then press [SET].

• Available Sleep settings are: “30 sec”, “1 min”, “2 min”, and “Off”.

• Available Auto Power Off settings are: “2 min” and “5 min”.

• Note that the Sleep feature does not operate in the

PLAY mode.

• Pressing any button while the camera is in the Sleep state immediately turns the monitor screen back on.

• The Auto Power Off and Sleep features are disabled in the following cases.

— When the camera is connected to a computer or

some other device through the USB cradle

— While a slideshow is in progress

— While playing back a voice recording file

— While playing back a movie

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Using the On-screen Menus

Pressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screen that you can use to perform various operations. The menu that appears depends on whether you are in a REC mode or the PLAY mode. The following shows an example menu procedure in a REC mode.

Press the power button or [ ] (REC).

• If you want to enter the PLAY mode instead, press [ ] (PLAY).

Power button

[ ][ ]

Press [MENU].

[][

][][



]

[SET]

[MENU]

Selection cursor (indicates the currently selected item)

Tab

Settings

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● Menu Screen Operations

When you want to do this:

Move between tabs

Move from the tab to the settings

Move from the settings to the tab

Move between the settings

Display the options available for a setting

Select an option

Apply the setting and exit the menu screen

Apply the setting and return to tab selection

Exit the menu screen

Do this:

Press [] and [].

Press [].

Press [].

Press [] and [].

Press [] or press [SET].

Press [] and [].

Press [SET].

Press [].

Press [MENU].

Press [] or [] to select the tab you want, and then press [SET] to move the selection cursor from the tab to the settings.

Use [] and [] to select the feature whose setting you want to configure, and then press [].

• Instead of pressing [], you could also press [SET].

Use [] and [] to change the currently

Example: To select the

“REC Mode” item.

selected setting.

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Perform one of the following operations to apply the setting you configured.

To do this:

Apply the setting and exit the menu screen.

Apply the setting and return to feature selection in step 4.

Apply the setting and return to tab selection in step 3.

• See “Menu Reference” on page 197 for more information about menus.

Perform this key operation:

Press [SET].

Press [].

1. Press [].

2. Use [] to move back up to tab selection.

Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings

Be sure to configure the following settings before using the camera to record images.

• Display language

• Home city

• Date Style

• Date and time

Note that the current date and time settings are used by the camera to generate the date and time that are stored along with image data, etc.

GETTING READY

IMPORTANT!

• Recording images without configuring the clock settings causes incorrect time information to be registered. Be sure to configure the clock settings before using the camera.

• A built-in backup battery retains the date and time settings of the camera for about two days if the camera is not supplied with power. Date and time settings will be cleared when the backup battery goes dead. The following are the conditions when power is not being supplied to the camera.

— When the rechargeable battery is dead or

removed from the camera

— When power is not being supplied to the camera

from the USB cradle while the rechargeable battery is dead or removed from the camera

• The date and time setting screen will appear on the monitor screen the next time you turn on the camera after the date and time settings have been cleared. If this happens, reconfigure the date and time settings.

• If you make a mistake when setting the language or clock with the following procedure, you will need to use the camera’s menu to individually change the language (page 144) or clock (page 141) settings.

• You will not be able to edit time data stored with images that are recorded while the camera’s time setting is wrong.

• Even if you configure date and time settings, the date and time are not stamped into the images themselves. Note, however, that you can specify inclusion of the date inside of an image when printing (page 162).

GETTING READY

To configure display language and clock settings

Press the power button, [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera.

Use [], [], [], and [] to select the language you want, and then press [SET].

: Japanese

English : English

Français : French

Deutsch : German

Español : Spanish

Italiano : Italian

Português : Portuguese

: Chinese (Complex)

: Chinese (Simplified)

: Korean

Use [], [], [], and [] to select the geographical area where you live, and then press [SET].

Use [] and [] to select the name of the city where you live, and then press [SET].

Use [] and [] to select the summer time (DST) setting you want, and then press [SET].

When you want to do this:

Keep time using summer time (Daylight Saving Time)

Keep time using standard time

Select this setting:

Off

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Use [] and [] to select the date format setting you want, and then press [SET].

Set the current date and the time.

Example: December 24, 2005

To display the date like this:

05/12/24

24/12/05

12/24/05

Select this format:

YY/MM/DD

DD/MM/YY

MM/DD/YY

To do this:

Change the setting at the current cursor location

Move the cursor between settings

Toggle between 12-hour and 24hour timekeeping

Press [SET] to register the settings and exit

Do this:

Press [] and [].

Press [] and [].

Press [DISP].

the setting screen.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image.

Recording an Image

Specifying the Recording Mode

Your CASIO digital camera has five recording modes, each of which is described below. Before recording an image, use the procedure below to select the applicable recording mode.

• (Snapshot mode) Use this mode to record still images. This is the mode you should normally use for image recording (page 51).

• (BEST SHOT mode) This mode makes camera setup as easy as selecting the applicable sample scene. Simply select one of 23 sample scenes, and the camera will automatically be configured with the settings required to record a similar image (page

82).

• (Movie mode) Use this mode to record movies with audio (page 93).

• (Audio Snapshot mode) Use this mode to add audio to a snapshot after recording it (page 95).

• (Voice Recording mode) Use this mode to record audio only (page 97).

Press the power button or [ ] (REC).

Press [MENU], and use [] and [] to select the “REC” tab.

Use [] and [] to select “REC Mode”, and then press [].

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1600

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Use [] and [] to select the recording mode you want, and then press [SET].

• The icon (like “ ”) for the mode you select is displayed on the monitor screen.

Recording mode icon

1600

NORMAL

05/

1200

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Aiming the Camera

Use both hands to hold the camera still when shooting an image. Holding the camera with one hand increases the chance of movement, which can blur your images.

• Horizontal

Hold the camera still in both hands, with your arms firmly against your sides.

• Vertical

When holding the camera vertically, make sure that the flash is above the lens. Hold the camera still with both hands.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

IMPORTANT!

• Make sure your fingers and the strap do not block the flash, microphone or lens.

Flash

Microphone

Lens

NOTE

• Moving the camera as you press the shutter button or while the Auto Focus operation is being performed (when you press the shutter button half way) can cause blurring of the image. Press the shutter button carefully, taking care to avoid camera movement. This is especially important when available lighting is low, which slows down the shutter speed.

Recording an Image

Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed in accordance with the brightness of the subject. Images you record are stored in the camera’s built-in memory, or to a memory card if you have one loaded in the camera.

• When an optionally available SD memory card or MultiMediaCard (MMC) is loaded in the camera, images are stored on the card (page 149).

After purchasing a memory card, be sure to load it into the camera and format it before trying to use it (page

151).

Press the power button or [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera.

Power button

[ ]

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1600

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• This causes an image or a message to appear on the monitor screen, and then enters the currently selected recording mode.

• If the camera is in the PLAY mode when it turns on, the message “There are no files.” will appear if you do not have any images stored in memory yet. In addition, the icon will be visible at the top of the display. If this happens, press [ ] (REC) to enter the currently selected recording mode.

Change the “REC

Snapshot mode icon

Mode” setting to “ Snapshot”.

• The (Snapshot mode) icon is displayed on the monitor screen while the Snapshot mode is selected.

• You can also use the key customization feature to assign the mode change operation to the cursor keys, so the “REC Mode” setting is changed whenever you press the [] or [] key (page 106).

Focus frame

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1200

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Compose the image on the monitor screen so the main subject is within the focus frame.

• The focusing range of the camera depends on focus mode you are using (page 69).

Press the shutter button half way to focus the image.

• When you press the shutter button half way, the camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image, and displays

the shutter speed and aperture values.

• You can tell whether the

Shutter button

Operation lamp

image is focused by observing the focus frame

and the operation lamp.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

● Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation

When you see this:

Green focus frame Green operation lamp

Red focus frame Flashing green operation lamp

It means this:

The image is in focus.

The image is not in focus.

• The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.

Focus mode

Flash mode

White balance

Self-timer

Memory capacity

Image size Image quality Memory type

Shutter speed value

Aperture value ISO sensitivity Date and time

*1 The amount of time the shutter remains open, allowing

light passing through the lens to reach the CCD. A larger shutter speed value indicates that the shutter remains open longer, which means more light reaches the CCD. The camera adjusts this setting automatically.

*2 The size of the opening (aperture) that allows light

passing through the lens to reach the CCD. A larger aperture value indicates a smaller opening for light to pass through. The camera adjusts this setting automatically.

After making sure that the image is focused properly, press the shutter button the rest of the way down to

record.

• The number of images you can

Shutter button

record depends on the image size and the image quality setting you are using (pages 67, 68, 210).

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

IMPORTANT!

• Auto Pan Focus is enabled when the “REC” tab’s “Auto PF” setting is turned on (page 71). With Auto Pan Focus the shutter releases without waiting for Auto Focus to be performed and the image is recorded as soon as you press the shutter button all the way down. This helps to ensure that you are able to capture exactly the moment you want.

■ Recording Precautions

• Never open the battery cover or place the camera onto the USB cradle while the operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so not only causes the current image to be lost, it can also corrupt images already stored in file memory and even lead to malfunction of the camera.

• Never remove the memory card while an image is being recorded to the memory card.

• Fluorescent lighting actually flickers at a frequency that cannot be detected by the human eye. When using the camera indoors under such lighting, you may experience some brightness or color problems with recorded images.

• When “Auto” is selected for the ISO sensitivity setting (page 101), the camera automatically adjusts its sensitivity in accordance with the brightness of the subject. This can cause some digital noise (graininess) to appear in images of relatively dark subjects.

• When recording a dimly lit subject while “Auto” is selected for the ISO sensitivity setting (page 101), the camera increases sensitivity and uses a faster shutter speed. Because of this, you need to guard against camera movement if you have flash turned off (page 59).

• Bright light shining on the lens can cause images to appear “washed out”. This tends to happen when recording images outdoors in bright sunlight. To protect against this, use your free hand to shade the lens from the light.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

■ About Auto Focus

• Proper focus may be difficult or even impossible when shooting the following types of subjects. — Solid color walls or subjects with little contrast — Strongly backlit subjects — Very shiny objects — Venetian blinds or other horizontally repeating patterns — Multiple subjects that are varying distances from the

camera — Subjects in poorly lit areas — Moving subjects — Subjects outside the shooting range of the camera

• Note that a green operation lamp and focus frame do not necessarily guarantee that the resulting image will be in focus.

• If Auto Focus does not produce the results you want for some reason, try using focus lock (page 77) or manual focus (page 75).

■ About the REC Mode Monitor Screen

• The image shown on the monitor screen in a REC mode is a simplified image for composing purposes. The actual image is recorded in accordance with the image quality setting currently selected on your camera. The image saved in file memory has much better resolution and detail than the REC mode monitor screen image.

• Certain levels of subject brightness can cause the response of the REC mode monitor screen to slow down, which causes some digital noise (graininess) in the monitor screen image.

• Very bright light inside of an image can cause a vertical band to appear in the monitor screen image. This is a CCD phenomenon known as “vertical smear”, and does not indicate malfunction of the camera. Note that vertical smear is not recorded with the image in the case of a snapshot, but it is recorded in the case of a movie (page

93).

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Using Zoom

Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom. Normally, the camera automatically switches over to digital zoom after you reach the maximum limit for optical zoom. You can, however, configure the camera to disable digital zoom, if you want.

Zoom out Zoom in

Optical Zoom

The optical zoom range is 1X to 3X.

In a REC mode, press the zoom button to change the zoom factor.

To do this:

Zoom out

Zoom in

Press this side of the zoom button:

(Wide Angle)

(Telephoto)

Zoom button

Compose the image, and then press the shutter button.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

NOTE

• The optical zoom factor also affects the lens aperture.

• Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against hand movement when using the telephoto setting (zoom in).

• You can change the digital zoom setting during movie recording, but not the optical zoom setting. Make sure you select the optical zoom setting you want to use before you press the shutter button to start movie recording.

• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while recording with the Macro mode or manual focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen to tell you the focusing range (pages 73, 75).

Digital Zoom

Digital zoom digitally enlarges the part of the image at the center of the image screen. The range of digital zoom is 3X to 12X (in combination with optical zoom).

IMPORTANT!

• When you perform a digital zoom operation, the camera manipulates the image data to enlarge the center of the image. Unlike optical zoom, an image enlarged with digital zoom appears coarser than the original.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

■ To record an image using digital zoom

In a REC mode, hold

Digital zoom indicator

down the telephoto ( ) side of the zoom button.

• This causes the zoom indicator to appear on the display.

Zoom level indicator

When the zoom pointer reaches the optical/ digital zoom switch over point, it will stop.

Digital

Optical Zoom range

1X 3X 12X

Optical/digital zoom switch over point

• The above shows what the zoom indicator looks like when digital zoom is turned on (page 59). The digital zoom range is not displayed when digital zoom is turned off.

Zoom range

Zoom pointer

Release the zoom button momentarily, and then hold down its telephoto ( ) side again to move the zoom pointer into the digital zoom range.

• The zoom pointer will also stop when you move the pointer back to the switch over point to re-enter the digital zoom range. Release the zoom button and then hold down its wide angle ( ) side again to move into the digital zoom range.

Compose the image, and then press the shutter button.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

■ To turn digital zoom on and off

In a REC mode, press [MENU].

Use [왗] and [왘] to select the “REC” tab.

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Digital Zoom”, and then press [왘].

Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].

To do this:

Turn on digital zoom

Turn off digital zoom

• Only the optical zoom range is displayed in the zoom level indicator when digital zoom is turned off.

Select this setting:

Off

Using the Flash

Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use.

• The approximate effective range of the flash is shown below.

Wide Angle: Approximately 0.4 to 2.6 meters

Telephoto : Approximately 0.4 to 2.0 meters

* Depends on zoom factor.

In a REC mode, press [왔] ( ).

• Each press of [왔] ( ) cycles through the flash mode settings described below on the monitor screen.

(1.3´ to 8.5´) (ISO Sensitivity: Auto)

(1.3´ to 6.6´) (ISO Sensitivity: Auto)

Flash mode indicator

[

왔

] ( )

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

To do this:

Have the flash fire automatically when required (Auto Flash)*

Turn off the flash (Flash Off)

Always fire the flash (Flash On)

Fire a pre-flash followed by image recording with flash, reducing the chance of red-eye in the image (Redeye reduction) In this case, the flash fires automatically when required

Select this setting:

None

* When using Icon Help (page 105), select “ Auto

Flash”.

Press the shutter button to record the image.

IMPORTANT!

• The flash unit of this camera fires a number of times when you record an image. The initial flashes are pre-flashes, which the camera uses to obtain information that it uses for exposure settings. The final flash is for recording. Make sure that you keep the camera still until the shutter releases.

■ Flash On

Select (Flash On) as the flash mode when backlighting causes your subject to appear dark, even though there is enough light to keep the flash from firing automatically. This will cause the flash to fire and illuminate your subject whenever you press the shutter button (daylight synchro flash).

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

■ About Red-eye Reduction

Using the flash to record at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image. This happens because the light from the flash reflects off of the retina of the eye.

IMPORTANT!

Note the following important points when using redeye reduction.

• Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people in the image are looking directly at the camera during the pre-flash. Before pressing the shutter button, call out to the subjects so they all look at the camera while the pre-flash operation is performed.

• Red-eye reduction may not work very well if the subjects are located far away from the camera.

Flash Unit Status

You can find out the current flash unit status by pressing the shutter button half way and checking the monitor screen and operation lamp.

Operation lamp

The indicator is also shown on the monitor screen when the flash unit is ready to fire.

* Operation lamp

When the operation lamp is this:

Flashing Amber

It means this:

Flash unit is charging

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Changing the Flash Intensity Setting

Perform the following steps to change the flash intensity setting.

In a REC mode, press [MENU].

Use [왗] and [왘] to select the “REC” tab.

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Flash Intensity”, and then press [왘].

Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].

To make flash intensity:

Stronger

Normal

Weaker

IMPORTANT!

• Flash intensity may not change if the subject is too far or too close to the camera.

Select this setting:

–1

–2

Using Flash Assist

Recording a subject that is outside the flash range can cause the subject to appear dark in the resulting image, because not enough of the flash reaches the subject. When this happens, you can use flash assist to correct the brightness of the recorded subject, so it appears as if the flash illumination was sufficient.

disp

Flash assist used Flash assist not used

In a REC mode, press [MENU].

Use [왗] and [왘] to select the “REC” tab.

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Flash Assist”, and

disp

then press [왘].

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

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

• Selecting “Off” disables flash assist.

IMPORTANT!

• Flash assist may not produce the desired result for some types of subjects.

• Flash assist may have little effect on your image if you changed any of the following settings when you recorded it.

— Flash intensity (page 62) — Exposure compensation (EV shift) (page 78) — ISO sensitivity (page 101) — Contrast (page 103)

• Using flash assist can cause an increase of digital noise in recorded images.

■ Flash Precautions

• Take care that your fingers do not block the flash when you hold the camera. Covering the flash with your finger can greatly reduce its effectiveness.

• You may not be able to achieve the desired results using the flash if the subject is too close or too far away.

• The flash takes anywhere from a few seconds to as long as 10 seconds to attain full charge after being fired. The actual time required depends on the battery level, temperature, and other conditions.

• The flash does not fire in the Movie mode. This is indicated by (Flash Off) on the monitor screen.

• The flash unit may not be able to charge when camera battery power is low. If this happens, the flash will not fire properly and you will not be able to obtain the desired exposure. Be sure to charge the camera’s battery as soon as possible when power goes low.

• When the flash is turned off ( ), mount the camera on a tripod to record images in an area where available lighting is dim. Recording images under dim lighting without the flash can cause digital noise, which makes images appear coarse.

Flash

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

• When red-eye reduction ( ) is selected, flash intensity is adjusted automatically in accordance with the exposure. The flash may not fire at all when the subject is brightly lit.

• Using flash in combination with another light source (daylight, fluorescent light, etc.) can result in abnormal image colors.

Using the Self-timer

The self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10second delay of the shutter release after you press the shutter button. A Triple Self-timer feature lets you perform three consecutive self-timer operations to record three images.

In a REC mode, press [MENU].

Use [왗] and [왘] to select the “REC” tab.

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Self-timer”, and then press [왘].

Use [왖] and [왔] to select the self-timer type you want to use, and then press [SET].

• Selecting “Off” in step 4 disables the self-timer.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

To do this:

Specify a 10-second self-timer

Specify a 2-second self-timer

Specify Triple Self-timer

Disable the self-timer

• This causes an indicator identifying the selected self-timer type to appear on the monitor screen.

• With the Triple Self-timer, the camera records a series of three images in the sequence described below.

Select this setting:

10 sec

2 sec

Off

1. The camera performs a 10-second countdown and then records the first image.

2. The camera prepares to record the next image. The amount of time required for preparation depends on the camera’s current “Size” and “Quality” settings, the type of memory (built-in or card) you are using for image storage, and whether or not the flash is charging.

3. After preparation is complete, the indicator “1sec” appears on the monitor screen, and another image is recorded one second later.

4. Steps 2 and 3 are repeated once more to record the third image.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Press the shutter

Self-timer lamp

button to record the image.

• When you press the shutter button, the selftimer lamp flashes as the countdown progresses, and then the shutter releases after the self-timer reaches the end of its countdown.

• You can interrupt an ongoing self-timer countdown by pressing the shutter button while the self-timer lamp is flashing.

NOTE

• The “2 sec” self-timer setting is best when shooting with a slow shutter speed, because it helps to avoid blurring of images due to hand movement.

• The following functions are not available for use in combination with the Triple Self-timer. Coupling Shot (page 86), Pre-shot (page 88), Business Shot (page 90)

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Specifying Image Size

“Image size” is the size of the image, expressed as the number of vertical and horizontal pixels. A “pixel” is one of the many tiny dots that make up the image. More pixels provide finer detail when an image is printed, but a higher pixel count also causes the image’s file size of to be larger. You can select an image size to suit your needs for greater detail or smaller file size.

In a REC mode, press [MENU].

Use [왗] and [왘] to select the “REC” tab.

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Size”, and then press [왘].

Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].

• When selecting the image size, the image size value (pixels) will alternate on the display with a corresponding print size. The print size indicates the optimum paper size when you print an image that is the image size you select.

Image Size

2560 × 1920

2560 × 1712 (3:2)

2048 × 1536

1600 × 1200

1280 × 960

640 × 480

• The above print sizes are all approximate values when printing at a resolution of 200 dpi (dots per inch). Use a larger setting when you want to print at a higher resolution or when you plan to produce a larger size print.

• Selecting the “2560 × 1712 (3:2)” image size will record images with a 3:2 (horizontal : vertical) aspect ratio, which is optimal for printing on paper with an aspect ratio of 3:2.

Print Size

A3 Print

A3 Print (3:2 horizontal-tovertical ratio)

A4 Print

5˝ × 7˝ Print

3.5˝ × 5˝ Print

E-mail (optimum size when attaching image to e-mail)

Larger

Smaller

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Specifying Image Quality

Compressing an image before storage can cause a deterioration of its quality. The more an image is compressed, the greater the loss of quality. The image quality setting specifies the compression ratio to be used when an image is stored in memory. You can select an image quality setting to suit your needs for higher quality or smaller file size.

In a REC mode, press [MENU].

Use [] and [] to select the “REC” tab.

Use [] and [] to select “Quality”, and then press [].

Use [] and [] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].

To get this:

High image quality, large file size

Normal image quality and normal file size

Low image quality, small file size

IMPORTANT!

• Actual file size depends on the type of image you record. This means that the remaining image capacity noted on the monitor screen may not be exactly accurate (pages 25, 210).

Select this setting:

Fine

Normal

Economy

Higher Quality

Lower Quality

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Focus Mode

You can select one of five different focus modes: Auto Focus, Macro, Pan Focus, Infinity, and Manual.

In a REC mode, press [] ( ).

• Each press of [] ( ) cycles thorough the focus mode settings in the sequence shown below.

Focus mode indicator

[] ( )

To set up the camera to do this:

Focus automatically (Auto Focus)*

Perform close-up focus (Macro)

Fix the focal distance (Pan Focus)

Perform infinity focus (Infinity)

Focus manually (Manual Focus)

* When using Icon Help (page 105), select “ Auto

Focus”.

Select this setting:

None

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

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1600

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F2.6

Using Auto Focus

As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter button down half way. The following is the Auto Focus range.

Range: Approximately 40cm to ∞ (1.3´ to ∞)

Press [] ( ) to cycle through the focus mode settings until there is no focus mode indicator on the display.

• When using Icon Help (page 105), select “ Auto Focus”.

Compose the image so the main subject is within the focus frame, and then press the shutter button half way.

• You can tell whether the image is focused by observing the focus frame and the operation lamp.

Operation lamp

Focus frame

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When you see this:

Green focus frame Green operation lamp

Red focus frame Flashing green operation lamp

Press the shutter button the rest of the way to

It means this:

The image is focused.

The image is not focused.

record the image.

NOTE

• When proper focusing is not possible because the subject is closer than the Auto Focus range, the camera automatically switches to the Macro mode range (page 73).

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

■ Auto Pan Focus

When you press the shutter button all the way down in the Auto Focus mode without pausing, the camera immediately records the image using Pan Focus (page 74) without waiting for Auto Focus to be performed. This helps to avoid missing a special moment while you wait for the camera to Auto Focus.

In a REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “Auto PF”, and then press [].

Use [] and [] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].

To do this:

Turn on Auto Pan Focus

Turn off Auto Pan Focus

Select this setting:

Off

■ Specifying the Auto Focus Area

You can use the following procedure to change the Auto Focus area used in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro mode.

In a REC mode, press [MENU].

On the “REC” tab, select “AF Area”, and then press [].

Use [] and [] to select the Auto Focus area you want, and then press [SET].

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

For this type of Auto Focus area:

Very limited range in the center of the screen

• This setting works well with focus lock (page 77).

Automatic selection of the focus area where the subject closest to the camera is located

• With this setting, a wide focus frame, which contains seven focus points, appears on the monitor screen first. When you press the shutter button half way, the camera automatically selects the focus point where the subject closest to the camera is located, and a focus frame appears at that point.

• This setting avoids the loss of focus of foreground images that occurs when the camera focuses on the background. It comes in handy for simple snapshots where the subject is not in the center of the screen.

Select this:

Spot

Multi

• Spot • Multi

Focus frameFocus frame

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using the Macro Mode

Use the Macro mode when you need to focus on close up subjects. The following shows the approximate focus range in the Macro mode.

Range: 6cm to 50cm (2.4˝ to 19.7˝)

Press [왖] ( ) to cycle through the focus mode settings until “ ” is shown as the focus mode indicator.

Press the shutter button to record the image.

• The focus and image recording operations are identical to those in the Auto Focus mode.

NOTE

• When the Macro mode cannot focus properly because the subject is too far away, the camera automatically switches to the Auto Focus range (page 70).

• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 56) while recording with the Macro mode, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range. Example: 10cm - 50cm

IMPORTANT!

• Use of the flash along with the Macro mode can cause the light of the flash to become blocked, which can produce unwanted shadows in your image.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using Pan Focus

Normally, your camera performs Auto Focus to ensure that your images are always in focus. Selecting Pan Focus disables Auto Focus, so the shutter is released as soon as you press the shutter button. This mode is best for basic snapshots. The focus range depends on the zoom setting, the amount of light available when recording, and other recording conditions.

Press [] ( ) to cycle through the focus mode settings until “ ” is shown as the focus mode indicator.

Press the shutter button all the way down to immediately record without Auto Focus.

NOTE

• If you press the shutter button half way, the focus distance will appear on the monitor screen.

Focus range

IMPORTANT!

• The focus range at the optical zoom telephoto setting is narrower than the focus range at the wide angle setting.

• The focus range during darker lighting is narrower than the focus range of brighter lighting.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using the Infinity Mode

The Infinity mode fixes focus at infinity (∞). Use this mode when recording scenery and other faraway images.

Press [] ( ) to cycle through the focus mode settings until “ ” is shown as the focus mode indicator.

Press the shutter button to record the image.

Using Manual Focus

With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of an image manually. The following shows focus ranges in the Manual Focus mode for two optical zoom factors.

Optical Zoom Factor

Press [] ( ) to

Approximate Focus Range

6cm (2.4˝) to infinity (∞)

18cm (7.1˝) to infinity (∞)

cycle through the focus mode settings until “ ” is shown as the focus mode indicator.

• At this point, a boundary also appears on the display, indicating the part of the image that will be used for manual focus.

Boundary

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

While watching the image on the monitor screen, use [] and [] to focus.

Manual focus position

To do this:

Focus in on the subject

Focus out on the subject

• Pressing [] or [] causes the area inside of the boundary displayed in step 1 to fill the monitor screen momentarily to aid in focus. The normal image will reappear a short while later.

Press the shutter button to record the image.

IMPORTANT!

• In the Manual Focus mode, the [] and [] keys adjust focus, even if you used key customization to assign other functions to them (page 106).

Do this:

Press [].

Press [].

NOTE

• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 56) while recording with manual focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range. Example: MF 10cm - ∞

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

1200

1600

NORMAL

05/1212

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1200

1600

NORMAL

05/1212

1 / 1000

F2.6

Using Focus Lock

Focus lock is a technique you can use to focus on a subject that is not located within the focus frame when you record an image. You can use focus lock in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro mode ( ).

Using the monitor screen, compose the image so the main subject is within the focus frame, and then press the shutter button half way.

• This locks the focus on the subject that is currently within the focus frame.

Main subject

Focus frame

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Keeping the shutter button pressed half way down, recompose the image as you like.

Main subject

When the image is composed the way you want, press the shutter button the rest of the way to record it.

• The focus and image recording operations are identical to those in the Auto Focus mode.

NOTE

• Locking the focus also locks the exposure.

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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)

Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure setting (EV value) manually to adjust for the lighting of your subject. This feature helps to achieve better results when recording a backlit subject, a strongly lit subject indoors, or a subject that is against a dark background.

EV Shift Range: –2.0EV to +2.0EV Steps: 1/3EV

In a REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “EV Shift”, and then press [].

Exposure compensation value

Use [] and [] to change the exposure compensation value, and then press [SET].

• Pressing [SET] registers the displayed value.

EV value

[] : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best

used for light-colored subjects and backlight subjects.

[] : Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best

for dark-color subjects and for shooting outdoors on a clear day.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

• To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes

0.0.

Press the shutter button to record the image.

IMPORTANT!

• When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation.

NOTE

• Performing an EV shift operation causes the metering mode to switch automatically to center weighted metering. Returning the EV shift value to

0.0 causes the metering mode to change back to multi-pattern metering.

• You can use key customization (page 106) to configure the camera to perform exposure compensation whenever you press [] or [] while in a REC mode. This comes in handy when adjusting exposure compensation while viewing the on-screen histogram (page 99).

Adjusting White Balance

The wavelengths of the light produced by various light sources (daylight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types, so the colors of an image appear more natural.

In a REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “White Balance”, and then press [].

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].

When shooting under these conditions:

Normal conditions

Outdoor daylight on a clear day

Outdoor daylight on an overcast or rainy day, in the shade of a tree, etc.

In the shade of a building or any other area where the color temperature is high

Under white or daylight white fluorescent light (suppresses color fogging)

Under daylight fluorescent light (suppresses color fogging)

Under incandescent lighting

Difficult lighting that requires manual control (See “Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually”.)

Select this setting:

Auto

Manual

NOTE

• When “Auto” is selected for the white balance setting, the camera automatically determines the white point of the subject. Certain subject colors and light source conditions can cause problems when the camera tries to determine the white point, which makes proper white balance adjustment impossible. When this happens, use daylight, cloudy, or one of the other fixed white balance settings to specify the type of lighting available.

• You can use the key customization feature (page

106) to configure the camera so the white balance setting changes whenever you press [왗] or [왘] while in a REC mode.

• If you have key customization configured to control white balance and you have Icon Help turned on (page 105), select “

Auto WB” to change the

AWB

white balance mode to auto.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually

Certain complex light sources or other environmental conditions can make it impossible to obtain good results when “Auto” or one of the fixed light source settings is selected for white balance. Manual white balance lets you configure the camera for a particular light source and other conditions. Note that you must perform manual white balance under the same conditions you will be shooting under. Have a sheet of white paper on hand before starting the following procedure.

In a REC mode, press [MENU].

Select a “REC” tab, select “White Balance”, and then press [].

Use [] and [] to select “Manual”.

• This causes the object you last used to adjust manual white balance to appear on the monitor screen. If you want to use the same settings you configured during a previous manual white balance setting operation, skip step 4 and perform step 5.

Point the camera at a white paper or similar object under the lighting conditions for which you want to set the white balance, and then press the shutter button.

White paper

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

• This starts the white balance adjustment procedure. The message “Complete” appears on the monitor screen after white balance adjustment is complete.

Press [SET].

• This registers the white balance settings and returns to the currently selected recording mode.

NOTE

• After you adjust white balance manually, the setting remains in effect until you change it or until you turn off the camera.

Using the BEST SHOT Mode

Selecting one of the 23 BEST SHOT scenes automatically sets up the camera for recording a similar type of image.

Scene Number

2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21

Scene Name Portrait

Scenery Portrait With Scenery Coupling Shot (page 86) Pre-shot (page 88)

Children Candlelight Portrait Party Pet

Flower Natural Green Sundown Night Scene

Night Scene Portrait Fireworks Food Text

Collection Monochrome Retro Twilight

Business cards and documents (page 90)

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Scene Number Scene Name

23 White board, etc. (page 90)

Press [ ] (REC), and then select “ BEST SHOT” as the recording mode (page 49).

• This enters the BEST SHOT mode and displays a sample scene.

• You can use the key customization feature (page

106) to configure the camera to enter the BEST SHOT mode whenever you press [] or [] while in a REC mode.

Use [] and [] to select the sample scene you want, and then press [SET].

• If you want to check which sample scene is currently selected or if you want to change to a different scene, press [SET] again.

Press the shutter button to record the image.

IMPORTANT!

• BEST SHOT scenes were not recorded using this camera. They are provided as samples only.

• Due to shooting conditions and other factors, an image recorded using the setup of a BEST SHOT scene may not produce exactly the results you expect.

• You can change the camera settings that are made when you select a BEST SHOT scene. Note, however, that the BEST SHOT settings revert to their defaults when you select another BEST SHOT scene or turn off the camera. If you want to save your settings for later use, save them as a BEST SHOT user setup (page 84).

• Digital noise reduction processing is performed automatically when you are recording a night scene, fireworks, or other image that requires slow shutter speeds. Because of this, it takes longer to record images at lower shutter speeds. Make sure that you do not perform any camera button operations until the image recording operation is complete.

• When recording the image of a night scene, fireworks, or some other image using a slow shutter speed, use of a tripod is recommended to prevent hand movement.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

NOTE

• Operation guidance and the currently selected BEST SHOT scene appear on the display for about two seconds after you enter the BEST SHOT mode this way, or if the camera is in the BEST SHOT mode when you turn it on.

Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup

You can use the procedure below to save the setup of an image you recorded as a BEST SHOT scene. After that, you can recall the setup whenever you want to use it.

Press [ ] (REC), and then select “ BEST SHOT” as the recording mode (page 49).

• This enters the BEST SHOT mode and displays a sample scene.

Use [] and [] to display “Register User Scene”.

Press [SET].

Use [] and [] to display the image whose setup you want to register as a BEST SHOT scene.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

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

• This registers the setup. Now you can use the procedure on page 82 to select your user setup for recording.

IMPORTANT!

• BEST SHOT user setups are located in the camera’s built-in memory following the built-in sample scenes.

• Note that formatting built-in memory (page 147) deletes all BEST SHOT user setups.

NOTE

• The following are the settings that are included in a BEST SHOT user setup: focus mode, EV shift value, white balance mode, flash mode, ISO sensitivity, Flash Intensity, Flash Assist, Sharpness, Saturation, and Contrast.

• Note that images recorded with this camera only can be used to create a BEST SHOT user setup.

• You can have up to 999 BEST SHOT user setups in the camera’s built-in memory at one time.

• You can check the current setup of a scene by displaying the various setting menus.

• When you register a BEST SHOT user setup, it is automatically assigned a file name using the format shown below, and stored in the “SCENE” folder. UEZ57nnn.JPE (n = 0 to 9)

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

To delete a BEST SHOT user setup

Press [ ] (REC), and then select “ BEST SHOT” as the recording mode (page 49).

Use [] and [] to display the user setup you want to delete.

Press [] ( ) to delete the user setup.

Use [] and [] to select “Delete”.

Press [SET] to delete the file.

Press [MENU].

Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot)

Coupling Shot lets you record images of two people and combine them into a single image. This makes it possible for you to include yourself in group images, even when there is no one else around to record the image for you. Coupling Shot is available in the BEST SHOT mode (page 82).

• First Image This is the part

• Second

Image

of the image that does not include the person who is recording the first image.

Making sure that the background of the image is aligned correctly, record the image of the person who recorded the first image.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

• Combined Images

Press [ ] (REC), and then select “ BEST SHOT” as the recording mode (page 49).

Use [] and [] to select “Coupling Shot”, and then press [SET].

Align the focus frame on the monitor screen with the subject you want on the left side of the image.

• While “Coupling Shot” is selected, the “AF Area” (page 71) setting automatically becomes “Spot”.

Press the shutter button to record the left

Focus frame

side of the image.

• The focus, exposure, white balance, zoom, and flash settings are fixed for this type of image.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Next, align the focus frame with the subject you want in the right side of the image, taking care to align the actual background with the semi-transparent background of the

Semi-transparent background

first image, which is shown on the monitor screen.

• Pressing [MENU] any time after step 4 of the above procedure cancels the first image and returns to step

When everything is aligned correctly, record the right side of the image.

Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot)

Pre-shot helps you get the background you want, even if you need to ask someone else to record the image for you. Basically, Pre-shot is a two-step process.

1. You compose the background you want and press the shutter button, which causes a semi-transparent image of the background to remain on the monitor screen.

2. Ask someone else to record a shot of you against your original background, telling them to compose the image by using the semi-transparent monitor screen image as a guide.

• The camera stores the image produced by step 2 only.

• Depending on how the image is actually composed in

step 2, its background may not be exactly the same as the one you composed in step 1.

Note that Pre-shot is available in the BEST SHOT mode only (page 82).

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

• Freeze the background on the monitor screen.

• Only the second image is recorded.

• Record the image, using the background on the monitor screen as a guide.

Press [ ] (REC), and then select “ BEST SHOT” as the recording mode (page 49).

Use [] and [] to select “Pre-shot”, and then press [SET].

Compose the background you want on the monitor screen, and then press the shutter button to temporarily record it as a reference image.

• This operation causes a semi-transparent image of the background to appear on the monitor screen, but the displayed image is not actually saved in camera memory.

• The focus, exposure, white balance, zoom, and flash settings are fixed for this type of image.

Now you can stand in front of the background and ask someone else to snap your picture, using the semi-transparent background on the monitor screen as a composition guide.

Semi-transparent

background

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

• You can press the [MENU] button at this point to clear the semi-transparent background from the monitor screen. Then you can repeat step 3 to record a new background.

After composing the final image (using the semi-transparent background as a guide), the person with the camera should press the shutter button to record.

• Note that the semi-transparent background image you temporarily record in step 3 is for composition purposes only. The final image contains only what is in front of the camera when the shutter button is pressed in step 5.

Recording Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot)

Recording a business card, document, whiteboard, or similarly shaped object from an angle can cause the subject to appear misshaped in the resulting image. Business Shot automatically corrects the shape of rectangular objects to make them appear like the camera was positioned directly in front of them.

Before keystone

correction

After keystone

correction

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

■ Setup Sample Images

• Business cards and documents

IMPORTANT!

• Before recording, compose the image so outline of the item you want to record fits entirely within the monitor screen. The camera will not be able to detect the shape of the subject correctly unless it is enclosed entirely within the monitor screen.

• The camera also will be unable to detect the shape of the subject if it is the same color as the background. Make sure the subject is against a background that allows the outline of the subject to stand out.

• White board, etc.

NOTE

• When the camera is at an angle to a business card or document it is recording, the shape of the business card or document may appear distorted in the image. Auto keystone correction corrects for this distortion, which means that subjects appear normal even if you record at an angle.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

To use Business Shot

Press [ ] (REC), and then select “ BEST SHOT” as the recording mode (page 49).

Use [] and [] to select the Business Shot image you want, and then press [SET].

Record the image.

• This displays a screen that shows all of the objects in the image that qualify as candidates for keystone correction. An error message will appear (page 208) if the camera is unable to find any suitable keystone correction candidate in the image. After a short while, the original image will be stored in memory, as-is.

Use [] and [] to select the candidate you want to correct.

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

• Selecting “Cancel” in place of “Correct” stores the original image as-is, without correcting it.

IMPORTANT!

• The maximum Business Shot image size is 1600 1200 pixels, even if the camera is configured for a larger image size. An image size setting smaller than 1600 × 1200 pixels records images at the specified size.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using the Movie Mode

You can record movies with audio. A single movie can be as long as available memory capacity allows.

• File Format: AVI AVI format conforms to the Motion JPEG format promoted by the Open DML Group.

• Image Size: 320 × 240 pixels

• Movie File Size: Approximately 300KB/second.

• Maximum Movie Length — One Movie:

As long as available memory capacity allows

NOTE

• You can play back movies recorded in the Movie mode on your computer using Windows Media Player.

Press [ ] (REC), and then select “ Movie” as the recording mode (page 49).

• This enters the Movie mode and causes “ ” to appear on the monitor screen.

• You can use the key customization feature (page 106) to configure the camera to enter the Movie mode whenever you press [] or [] while in a REC mode.

Point the camera at the subject and then press the shutter button.

• Movie recording continues as long as remaining memory capacity allows, or until you stop it by pressing the shutter button again.

Remaining recording time

Recording time

Movie recording indicator

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

• Starting a movie record operation causes optical zoom to be disabled. Only digital zoom is available while a movie record operation is in progress. If you want to use optical zoom to record a movie, perform the zoom operation before starting the record operation.

• The focus mode automatically changes to Pan Focus (page 74) when you enter the Movie mode, regardless of the mode memory’s (page 106) Focus setting. You can, however, change to another focus mode before starting a recording.

When movie recording is complete, the movie file is stored in file memory.

IMPORTANT!

• The flash does not fire in the Movie mode.

• This camera also records audio. Note the following

points when recording a movie. — Take care that you do

not block the microphone with your fingers.

— Good recording

results are not possible when the camera is too far from the subject.

— Operating camera buttons during recording can

cause button noise to be included in the audio.

— Movie audio is recorded in monaural. — The camera automatically switches to Pan Focus

( ) (page 74) whenever you enter the Movie mode.

— The camera focuses automatically whenever you

have Auto Focus or Macro ( ) (page 69) selected as the focus mode. Note that the confirmation tone that sounds during the Auto Focus operation will be recorded in the audio. If you do not want confirmation tones in your audio, keep Pan Focus ( ) as the focus mode, or select Manual Focus ( ) and manually focus the image before starting your recording.

Microphone

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

— Auto Focus is not performed in the case of the

Pan Focus ( ), Manual Focus ( ) and Infinity ( ) focus modes, and so no confirmation tone sounds. In the case of the Manual Focus mode, you cannot adjust focus settings while recording is in progress. Be sure to make all adjustments before beginning the record operation.

• Certain types of memory cards take longer to record data, which can cause movie frames to be dropped.

recording to let you know when a frame has been dropped.

REC

and

flash on the monitor screen during

Recording Audio

Adding Audio to a Snapshot

You can add audio to a snapshot after you record it.

• Image Format: JPEG JPEG is an image format that provides efficient data compression. The file extension of a JPEG file is “.JPG”.

• Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format This is the Windows standard format for audio recording. The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is “.WAV”.

• Recording Time: Up to about 30 seconds per image

• Audio File Size: Approximately 120KB (30-second recording of approximately 4KB per second)

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

NOTE

• You can play back an audio file recorded in the Audio Snapshot mode on your computer using Windows Media Player. Recording audio for a snapshot creates two separate files: one for the image data and one for the audio data. Each file is stored in a different folder in camera memory (page 177).

Press [ ] (REC), and then select “ ( + )” as the recording mode (page 49).

• This enters the Audio Snapshot mode and causes “ ” to appear on the monitor screen.

• You can use the key customization feature (page

106) to configure the camera to enter the Audio Snapshot mode whenever you press [] or [] while in a REC mode.

Press the shutter button to record the image.

• After the image is recorded, the camera enters audio recording standby, with the image you just recorded on the monitor screen.

Remaining recording time

• You can cancel audio recording standby by pressing [MENU].

Press the shutter button to start audio recording.

• The operation lamp will flash green while recording is in progress.

• If you have the monitor screen turned off (page 27), the monitor screen turns on while you are adding audio to a snapshot.

Recording stops after about 30 seconds or when you press the shutter button.

IMPORTANT!

• You cannot use the Audio Snapshot mode in combination with triple self-timer.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Recording Your Voice

The Voice Recording mode provides quick and easy recording of your voice.

• Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format This is the Windows standard format for audio recording. The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is “.WAV”.

• Recording Time: Approximately 39 minutes with built-in memory

• Audio File Size: Approximately 120KB (30-second recording of approximately 4KB per second)

NOTE

• You can play back files recorded in the Voice Recording mode on your computer using Windows Media Player.

Press [ ] (REC), and

Recording time

then select “ Voice” as the recording mode (page

49).

• This enters the Voice Recording mode and causes “ ” to appear on the monitor screen.

• You can use the key customization feature (page 106) to configure the camera to enter the Voice Recording mode whenever you press [] or [] while in a REC mode.

Press the shutter button to start voice

Remaining recording time

recording.

• The operation lamp will flash green while recording is in progress.

• Pressing [DISP] during voice recording turns off the monitor screen.

• You can insert index marks while recording by pressing [SET]. See page 125 for information about jumping to an index mark during playback.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

To stop recording, press the shutter button again. This also saves the recording to a file in camera memory.

NOTE

• Holding down [DISP] as you press the power button or [ ] (REC) enters the Voice Recording mode without extending the lens.

■ Audio Recording Precautions

• Keep the microphone on the front of the camera pointed at the source.

• Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers.

• Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far from the subject.

• Pressing the power button or pressing [ ] (PLAY) stops recording and stores any audio recorded up to that point.

• You can also perform “after-recording” to add audio to a snapshot after recording it, and also change the audio recorded for an image. See page 123 for more information.

Microphone

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using the Histogram

You can use the [DISP] button to display a histogram on the monitor screen. The histogram lets you check exposure conditions as you record images (page 27). You can also display the histogram of a recorded image in the PLAY mode.

Histogram

• A histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an image in terms of the number of pixels. The vertical axis indicates the number of pixels, while the horizontal axis indicates lightness. You can use the histogram to determine whether an image includes the shadowing (left side), mid tones (center), and highlighting (right) required to bring out sufficient image detail. If the histogram appears too lopsided for some reason, you can use EV shift (exposure compensation) to move it left or right in order to achieve better balance. Optimum exposure can be achieved by correcting exposure so the graph is as close to the center as possible.

• An RGB histogram that shows the distribution of R (red) , G (green) , and B (blue) components is also displayed. This histogram can be used to determine whether there is too much or too little of each of the color components in an image.

NOTE

• You can use key customization (page 106) to configure the camera to perform exposure compensation whenever you press [] or [] while in a REC mode. If you do this, you can adjust exposure compensation while viewing the on-screen histogram (page 78).

• When the histogram is too far to the left, it means that there are too many dark pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is dark. A histogram that is too far to the left may result in “black out” of the dark areas of an image.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

• When the histogram is too far to the right, it means that there are too many light pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is light. A histogram that is too far to the right may result in “white out” of the light areas of an image.

• A centered histogram indicates that there is good distribution of light pixels and dark pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is at optimal lightness.

IMPORTANT!

• Note that the above histograms are shown for illustrative purposes only. You may not be able to achieve exactly the same shapes for particular subjects.

• A centered histogram does not necessarily guarantee optimum exposure. The recorded image may be over-exposed or under-exposed, even though its histogram is centered.

• You may not be able to achieve an optimum histogram configuration due to the limitations of EV shift.

• Use of the flash as well as certain shooting conditions can cause the histogram to indicate exposure that is different from the actual exposure of the image when it was recorded.

• The histogram does not appear when you are using Coupling Shot (page 86) or Pre-shot (page 88).

• The RGB (color component) histogram is displayed for snapshots only. In the Movie mode, only the luminance distribution histogram appears on the monitor screen.

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Casio EX-Z57 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

INTRODUCTION

Unpacking

Contents

Features

Precautions

QUICK START GUIDE

First, charge the battery!

To configure display language and clock settings

To record an image

To view a recorded image

To delete an image

GETTING READY

About This Manual

General Guide

Camera

USB Cradle

Monitor Screen Contents

Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen

Attaching the Strap

Power Requirements

To load the battery

To charge the battery

To replace the battery

Power Supply Precautions

Turning the Camera On and Off

Configuring Power Saving Settings

Using the On-screen Menus

Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings

To configure display language and clock settings

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording an Image

Specifying the Recording Mode

Aiming the Camera

Recording an Image

Using Zoom

Optical Zoom

Digital Zoom

Using the Flash

Flash Unit Status

Changing the Flash Intensity Setting

Using Flash Assist

Using the Self-timer

Specifying Image Size

Specifying Image Quality

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Focus Mode

Using Auto Focus

Using the Macro Mode

Using Pan Focus

Using the Infinity Mode

Using Manual Focus

Using Focus Lock

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)

Adjusting White Balance

Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually

Using the BEST SHOT Mode

Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup

To delete a BEST SHOT user setup

Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot)

Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot)

Recording Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot)

To use Business Shot

Using the Movie Mode

Recording Audio

Adding Audio to a Snapshot

Recording Your Voice

Using the Histogram