RECORDING IMAGES
RECORDING IMAGES
This section describes the basic procedure for recording an
image.
Recording a Simple Snapshot
Use the snapshot mode to record simple snapshots. Your
camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture
settings in accordance with the brightness of the subject.
1.
Move the POWER ON/
OFF switch to ON.
• This causes an image or
a message to appear on
the monitor screen.
2.
Align the dial with
(snapshot mode).
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3.
Compose the image on the monitor screen.
• The focusing range of the camera is approximately 60
cm (23.6˝) to infinity (∞).
• You can compose images using either the monitor
screen or the optical viewfinder (page 52).
• When using the optical viewfinder to compose images, you can use DISP to turn off the monitor screen
and conserve battery power.
4.
Press the shutter
release button about
half way to lock the
exposure (AE Lock).
Shutter release button
RECORDING IMAGES
• When performing this
step, take care so your
fingers do not block the
lens or any of the
sensors.
5.
Press the shutter
release button the rest
of the way to record
the image.
• Recorded images are temporarily stored in a buffer,
from which they are saved on the memory card installed in the camera. You can continue to store images as long as there is space available in the buffer.
• The number of images you can store in the camera
depends on the storage medium and the image quality
setting (page 56) you are using.
• To avoid hand movement, press the shutter release
button gently.
• When available lighting is dim, use of a tripod is recommended to protect against hand movement.
About the REC Mode Monitor Screen
• The image shown on the monitor screen in the 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 on the memory card 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 static noise in the monitor screen image.
Recording Precautions
• Never open the battery cover, disconnect the AC adaptor
from the camera, or unplug the adaptor from the wall
socket while the operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so
will not only make storage of the current image impossible,
it can also corrupt other image data already saved on the
camera’s memory card.
• Never remove batteries, unplug the AC adapter, or remove
the memory card while the camera is saving images.
• 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.
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Image Recording when Batteries are Low
Normally, the camera temporarily stores images you record
into buffer memory, and then transfers them to the memory
card. This is done in order to shorten the wait time between
shots. When the battery level is indicated by on the
monitor screen, however, the camera bypasses buffer
memory and saves images directly to the memory card. This
causes the wait interval between shots to become longer
than it usually is.
Using Zoom
You can use the digital zoom feature of your camera to zoom
in on the center of an image. Performing a zoom operation
toggles the zoom factor between 2X and 1X.
1.
In a recording mode,
press to
change the zoom
factor.
Zoom
• Each press of toggles between the two
available zoom factors and displays the current setting on the monitor screen.
• Note that digital zoom is disabled in the case of a 1600
x 1200 size image and in the movie mode.
(Zoom/Enlarge)
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Using the Flash
The following describes various flash settings you can make
to suit the type of image you are trying to record.
1.
In a recording mode,
press to cycle
through the flash mode
settings until the one
you want is indicated
on the monitor screen.
Flash mode
indicator
• Each press of cycles through the available flash
modes described below.
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To do this:
Have the flash fire automatically
when required (Auto Flash)
Always fire the flash (Flash On)
Turn off the flash (Flash Off)
Select this setting:
No display
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Flash Status Indicators
You can find out the current flash unit status by checking the
monitor screen and the operation lamp.
Operation lamp
Monitor screen
■ Operation Lamp
If the operation lamp is doing this:
Flashing amber
Flashing red
■ Monitor Screen
is shown on the monitor screen when auto flash is se-
lected.
It means this:
Flash unit is charging.
Flash unit cannot charge
for some reason.
Precautions when Using Flash
• Make sure that you do not touch or block the flash or the
exposure sensor with your fingers. Doing so can soil these
components and interfere with correct flash operation.
Flash
Exposure sensor
• The effective range for the built-in flash is approximately
0.6m to 2m (2.0´ to 6.6´) (at full aperture).
Note that you may not be able to obtain the desired flash
result outside the ranges noted above.
• Depending on operating conditions (type of batteries being
used, temperature, etc. ), it may take up to 10 seconds for
the flash unit to charge.
• The flash does not fire in the continuous shutter mode or
movie mode. This is indicated by on the monitor
screen.
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• The flash unit does not charge when battery power is too
low to charge the flash. The (Flash Off) indicator appears to warn you that the flash will not fire correctly, which
may affect exposure of the image. Replace batteries as
soon as possible when this happens.
• White balance is fixed while the flash is being used, so sunlight, fluorescent lighting, or other sources of illumination in
the immediate area may affect the coloring of the recorded
image.
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Recording Macro Images
You can select either normal or macro (close-up) recording
using the selector located on the left side of the camera.
The table below describes the two settings available with the
selector.
To do this:
Shoot normal images, at a distance of
about 60cm (23.6˝) to infinity (Normal)
Shoot close-ups, at a distance of about
10cm (3.9˝) (Macro)
• The distances indicated above represent the distance from
the camera’s lens surface to the subject.
Normal/Macro selector
Select this setting:
• Selecting the macro mode causes the indicator to appear on the monitor screen.
• Normally, you should leave the Norma/lMacro selector setting at .
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Using the Optical Viewfinder
Note the following points whenever you use the optical
viewfinder to compose images.
When subject is
close.
Viewfinder frame
The frame that is visible inside of the viewfinder indicates the
image recorded at a distance of about three meters (9.8´).
When the subject is closer or further away than three meters
(9.8´), the recorded image will be different from what you see
inside the viewfinder frame.
When recording a subject that is closer than 10cm (0.4˝)
from the lens, set the Normal/Macro selector to .
• Entering the macro mode or continuous shutter mode
causes the monitor screen to turn on automatically. Use
the monitor screen to compose images in these modes.
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Recording Consecutive Images
(Continuous Shutter Mode)
The continuous shutter mode records images as long as you
keep the shutter release button depressed. Note that the
length of the interval between images depends on the image
quality setting.
1.
Align the dial with (Continuous Shutter
Mode).
2.
Hold down the shutter release button to record
the images you want.
• Images start to be saved to the memory card when
you release the shutter release button.
IMPORTANT!
• The flash does not fire during continuous shutter recording.
• You cannot use the self-timer in combination with the
continuous shutter mode.
• Continuous shutter recording is disabled while the
battery indicator is on the monitor screen.
• Never remove the batteries or memory card from the
camera or unplug the AC adaptor while images are
being saved to memory.
• The continuous shutter mode is disabled when “1600
x 1200 SUPER” is selected for “SIZE/QUALITY”. In
this case, you must use the snapshot mode.
Recording with the self-timer
The self-timer counts down for 10 seconds before releasing
the shutter.
1.
Align the dial with (self-timer mode).
2.
Compose the image
and then press the
shutter release button.
• The self-timer lamp
flashes and the shutter
releases in about 10
seconds.
• The monitor screen turns
off while the countdown
is being performed.
• You can interrupt an
ongoing self-timer
countdown by pressing
the shutter release button
while the self-timer lamp
is flashing.
Self-timer lamp
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Recording an Image Using a Best Shot
Mode Scene
Selecting one of the 18 Best Shot scenes automatically sets
up the camera for recording a similar type of image.
■ Recording Example
Select “PORTRAIT” to record the image of
a person with vertical (portrait) orientation.
1.
Align the dial with (Best Shot mode).
2.
Use [+] and [–] to select the Best Shot scene
you want to use and then press the shutter release button.
3.
Compose the image and then press the shutter
release button.
■ Composition Outline
Selecting certain Best Shot
scenes causes a composition
outline to appear on the
monitor screen. Use the
composition outline to
compose your image and
achieve proper balance.
Composition outline
Example: Portrait
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NOTES
• Best Shot scenes were not recorded using this camera. They are provided as samples only.
• Images recorded using a Best Shot scene may not
produce the results you expected due to shooting conditions and other factors.
• The first scene that appears when you enter the Best
Shot mode is the one that was on the display when
you last exited the mode.
• You cannot use exposure compensation (EV shift) in
the Best Shot mode.
• After you select a Best Shot scene, you can change to
another scene using [+] and [–].
Recording a Movie (Movie Mode)
You can record movies up to 10 seconds long.
• File Format: AVI
AVI format conforms to the Motion JPEG format promoted
by the Open DML Group. Note, however, that this camera
does not support audio data.
• Image Size: 320 x 240 pixels
• Movie Size
Storage Capacity: Approximately 300 KB per second
Maximum Length Per Movie: 10 seconds
1.
Align the dial with (movie mode).
2.
Press the shutter release button all the way
down to start recording.
• Recording continues for 10 seconds.
• You can interrupt movie recording before 10 seconds
are up by pressing the shutter release button again.
Saving of the movie to the memory card starts at this
time.
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IMPORTANT!
• The flash does not fire during movie recording.
• To view an AVI file under Windows 98 or 2000, install
DirectX from the CD-ROM that comes bundled with
the camera.
Specifying Image Size and Quality
You can specify the image size and image quality to suit the
type of image you are recording.
1.
Align the dial with SET UP.
2.
Use [+] and [–] to select “SIZE/QUALITY” and
then press the shutter release button.
3.
Use [+] and [–] to select the setting you want
and then press the shutter release button.
■ Size/Quality Setting
Image size
(pixels)
1600
x
1200
1280
x
960
640
x
480
Quality
SUPER
FINE
NORMAL
FINE
NORMAL
File size
850KB
500KB
350KB
150KB
90KB
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IMPORTANT!
• The values in the table above are all approximate, and
are affected by the types of images you record and
other factors.
• To determine the number of images that can be stored
on a memory card of a different capacity, multiply the
capacities in the table above, by the appropriate
value.
• The maximum number of images indicated on the
monitor screen is 999.
Exposure Compensation
Whenever program AE, shutter speed priority AE, or aperture priority AE is selected as the exposure mode, you can
adjust the exposure compensation value (EV value) within
the range shown below in order to compensate for current
lighting conditions. This setting can be used to obtain better
results when shooting with backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, a dark background, etc.
EV Value Range: –2EV to +2EV
Steps: 1/3EV
1.
In a recording mode, use [+] and [–] to perform
exposure compensation (EV Shift).
• This causes the exposure compensation value to appear on the monitor screen.
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Exposure
compensation
indicator
RECORDING IMAGES
[+]: Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best
used for light-colored subjects and backlit subjects.
[–]: Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best for
dark-color subjects and for shooting outdoors on a
clear day.
• To return exposure compensation to its standard default
setting, use [+] and [–] to change the setting on the monitor
screen until disappears.
2.
Compose the image and then press the shutter
release button.
IMPORTANT!
• When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation.
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RECORDING IMAGES
Selecting White Balance
Selecting the right type of white balance can help to make
the colors of a subject appear most natural under the type of
lighting that is available.
1.
In a recording mode, press WB to change
the white balance setting.
• Each press of WB cycles through the white balance settings on the monitor screen in the sequence
shown below.
None (auto) : White balance adjusted automatically.
(Sunlight) : For shooting outdoors in sunlight
(Shade) : For shooting outdoors in the shade
(Light Bulb) : For shooting under reddish bulb lighting
(Fluorescent) : For shooting under fluorescent lighting
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PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK
You can use the camera’s built-in monitor screen to play
back recorded images.
Basic Playback Operation
Use the following procedure to scroll through recorded images stored in the camera’s memory.
1.
Align the dial with (play mode).
2.
Use [+] and [–] to scroll through images on the
monitor screen.
[+]
[–]
To do this:
Scroll forward
Scroll back
[+]
[–]
Press this button:
[+]
[–]
NOTES
• Holding down [+] or [–] scrolls images at high speed.
• In order to allow for faster playback image scrolling,
the image that initially appears on the monitor screen
is a preview image, which is of somewhat lower quality
than the actual display image. The actual display image appears about three seconds after the preview
image. This does not apply to images copied from another digital camera.
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PLAYBACK
Playing a Movie
Use the following procedure to play back a movie recorded
in the movie mode.
1.
Align the dial with (play mode).
2.
Use [+] and [–] to scroll through the movies in
camera memory until you find the one you
want.
Movie mode indicator
3.
Press the shutter release button to play back
the movie.
• Press or to stop movie playback.
Enlarging the Playback Image
Perform the following procedure to zoom the image currently
on the monitor screen.
1.
Align the dial with (play mode).
2.
Use [+] and [–] to scroll through images until
the one you want is displayed.
3.
Press to enlarge the currently displayed image.
2X
• Each press of toggles the zoom factor be-
tween 1X and 2X.
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PLAYBACK
To do this:
Scroll the enlarged image to the
right.
Scroll the enlarged image to the
left.
Exit image enlargement
IMPORTANT!
• You cannot enlarge a movie image.
Press this button:
[+]
[–]
Shutter release
Displaying the 9-image View
The following procedure displays nine images on the monitor
screen at the same time.
1.
Align the dial with (play mode).
2.
Press .
• This displays the 9-image view.
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To do this:
Scroll forward
Scroll back
3.
To exit the 9-image screen, press any button
[+]
[–]
10 11 12
13 14 15
16 17 18
Press this button:
[+]
[–]
[+]
[–]
19 20 21
22 23 24
25
besides [+], [–], and DISP.
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PLAYBACK
Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View
1.
Display the 9-image screen.
2.
Press DISP.
• This causes a selection frame to appear on the display.
3.
Use [+] and [–] to move the selection frame to
the image you want to display, and then press
the shutter release button.
• This displays the full-size version of the image you selected.
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DELETING IMAGES
DELETING IMAGES
You can delete images individually (displayed image), or you
can delete images in memory that are not protected.
IMPORTANT!
• Note that image deletion cannot be undone. Once you
delete an image, it is gone. Make sure you really do
not need an image anymore before you delete it. Especially when deleting all images, make sure you
check all the images you have stored on the camera
before proceeding.
Deleting the Displayed Image
Use the following procedure when you want to delete the
image that is currently on the monitor screen.
1.
Align the dial with (play mode).
2.
Use [+] and [–] to scroll through images until
the one you want to delete is displayed.
3.
Press WB .
4.
A message appears to confirm whether you really want to delete the displayed image.
• If you want to cancel the procedure without deleting
the image, press DISP.
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5.
Press the shutter release button to delete the
image.
NOTE
• The camera does not maintain open spaces in its
memory. Deleting an image causes images following
the deleted image to be shifted up to fill in the empty
space. Note, however, that file names are not
changed.
Shot number
DCF File Name
Shot number
DCF File Name
100-1
100-0001
100-1
100-0001
100-2
100-0002
100-2
100-0002
100-3
100-0003
100-3
100-0004
DELETING IMAGES
100-4
100-0004
Deleting All Images
The following procedure deletes all unprotected images currently in memory.
1.
Align the dial with SET UP.
2.
Use [+] and [–] to select “DELETE/FORMAT”
and then press the shutter release button.
3.
Use [+] and [–] to select “DELETE ALL” and
then press the shutter release button.
4.
Use [+] and [–] to select “YES” and then press
the shutter release button.
• To cancel the delete operation without deleting anything, select “NO” instead of “YES” and then press the
shutter release button.
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MANAGING IMAGES
MANAGING IMAGES
This section contains information about how images are
stored in memory. It also explains how you can specify print
settings.
Folders and Files
Your camera automatically creates a directory of folders on
the memory card to store images.
Folders
A folder is created automatically whenever you shoot the
first image on a particular date. The name assigned to the
folder is based on the current date, as described below. You
can have up to 900 folders on a memory card at the same
time (subject to storage capacity restrictions).
Example: Folder created on July 19, which is the 100th
folder on the memory card
Month
Day
100_0719
Underbar
Serial number
Files
The names assigned to files are based on the current date,
as shown below.
Example: 26th image shot on November 7
Month
Day
11070026.JPG
Extension (.JPG/.AVI)
Serial number
• In addition to image files, memory cards also contain a
number of other files used by the system for image data
management.
• The actual number of files you will be able to store on a
memory card depends on the capacity of the card, image
quality settings, etc.
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DPOF
The letters “DPOF” stand for “Digital Print Order Format”, which is a format for recording on
a memory card or other medium which digital
camera images should be printed and how
many copies of the image should be printed.
Then you can print on a DPOF-compatible
printer or at a professional print service from
the memory card in accordance with the images and number of copies settings recorded
on the card.
■ DPOF Settings
Images, number of copies, date
To configure printing for a particular image
1.
Align the dial with SET UP.
2.
Use [+] and [–] to select “PRINT ORDER” and
then press the shutter release button.
3.
Use [+] and [–] to select “SELECT IMAGES”
and then press the shutter release button.
• If the memory card does not have DPOF settings already configured on it, skip step 4 and proceed from
step 5.
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4.
If the memory card is already configured with
DPOF settings, use [+] and [–] to select “RESET” or “EDIT” and then press the shutter release button.
To do this:
Delete the existing settings
Edit the existing settings
5.
Use [+] and [–] to select the image you want to
Select this option:
RESET
EDIT
print and then press the shutter release button.
6.
Use [+] and [–] to specify the number of copies
you want to print and then press the shutter
release button.
7.
Use [+] and [–] to specify whether or not you
want to insert a date stamp into the image and
then press the shutter release button.
• Some printers may not support date stamp printing.
• Repeat steps 5 through 7 to configure settings for
other images, if you want.
8.
Press DISP to complete the procedure.
MANAGING IMAGES
To print all images
1.
Align the dial with SET UP.
2.
Use [+] and [–] to select “PRINT ORDER” and
then press the shutter release button.
3.
Use [+] and [–] to select “ALL IMAGES” and
then press the shutter release button.
• If the memory card does not have DPOF settings al-
4.
If the memory card is already configured with
DPOF settings, use [+] and [–] to select “RESET” or “EDIT” and then press the shutter release button.
ready configured on it, skip step 4 and proceed from
step 5.
To do this:
Delete the existing settings
Edit the existing settings
Select this option:
RESET
EDIT
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5.
Use [+] and [–] to specify the number of copies
you want to print and then press the shutter
release button.
6.
Use [+] and [–] to specify whether or not you
want to insert a date stamp into the image and
then press the shutter release button.
• Some printers may not support date stamp printing.
7.
Press DISP to complete the procedure.
MANAGING IMAGES
PRINT Image Matching
This camera supports PRINT Image
Matching, which means that images
recorded with it include information
about the mode settings, camera
setup, etc. When you print an image on
a printer that supports PRINT Image
Matching, the printer reads this data
and adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images come out just the
way you intended when you recorded
them. See the documentation that
came with your printer for full details
about PRINT Image Matching.
* PRINT Image Matching is a term for the
print command that is embedded in
header file of the image created by Digital
Camera.It contains color setting and image parameter information.
* SEIKO EPSON Corporation holds the
copyright for PRINT Image Matching Version 1.0.
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OTHER SETTINGS
OTHER SETTINGS
Changing the Display Language
You can use the following procedure to select one of six languages as the display language.
1.
Align the dial with SET UP.
2.
Use [+] and [–] to select “LANGUAGE” and
then press the shutter release button.
3.
Use [+] and [–] to select the setting you want
and then press the shutter release button.
To specify this display language:
English
Spanish
German
French
Italian
Japanese
Select this option:
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
DEUTSCH
FRANÇAIS
ITALIANO
JAPANESE
Turning the Confirmation Beep On and Off
Perform the following steps to turn the button confirmation
beep on and off.
1.
Align the dial with SET UP.
2.
Use [+] and [–] to select “BUZZER” and then
press the shutter release button.
3.
Use [+] and [–] to select the setting you want
and then press the shutter release button.
To do this:
Turn on the confirmation beep
Turn off the confirmation beep
Select this option:
ON
OFF
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OTHER SETTINGS
Specifying the Opening Screen
Use the following procedure to specify the format of the
opening screen that appears whenever the camera is turned
on or off.
1.
Align the dial with SET UP.
2.
Use [+] and [–] to select “OPENING” and then
press the shutter release button.
3.
Use [+] and [–] to select the opening screen
you want and then press the shutter release
button.
To do this:
Display Opening Screen 1 whenever
power is turned on or off
Display Opening Screen 2 whenever
power is turned on or off
Turn the opening screen off
(no display)
Select this option:
TYPE 1
TYPE 2
OFF
Selecting the USB Mode
The USB port of your camera supports both mass storage
class and image class. Use the following procedure to select
the mode that suits the type of USB connection you need.
1.
Align the dial with SET UP.
2.
Use [+] and [–] to select “USB” and then press
the shutter release button.
3.
Use [+] and [–] to select the setting you want
and then press the shutter release button.
To do this:
Save images you record on a
computer hard disk
(mass storage class, page 73)
Use the camera as a PC camera
for video conferencing
(image class, page 78)
IMPORTANT!
• Use the AC adaptor to power the camera whenever
transferring data over a USB connection.
Select this option:
NORMAL
PC CAMERA
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CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT
The camera is equipped with a USB port, which you can use to connect to a computer.
CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT
USB port
IMPORTANT!
• Be sure to turn off both the camera and the other equipment before making any connections.
• Check the documentation that comes with your other equipment for information you may need to know when making
connections.
• Leaving the same image displayed on a computer display screen for very long periods can cause the image to be “burned
in” on the screen. When this happens, a faint after-image remains on the screen, even after you disconnect the camera. To
avoid this, you should not leave the same image displayed on such a screen for very long periods.
• This camera does not support cable transfer of data with other CASIO digital cameras.
• You cannot connect this camera to a computer’s serial port (RS-232C or RS-422).
Computer
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page 78
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Transferring Images to a Computer
The CD-ROM that comes bundled with your camera contains a copy of Photo Loader, which is an application that lets
you transfer the contents of the camera’s memory to your
computer quickly and easily. You can connect to a computer
that is equipped with a USB port. You can also transfer images using the memory card, if your computer is equipped to
read memory cards.
USB Connection
If your computer has a USB port, you can connect it to the
camera’s USB port for quick and easy image data transfer.
Use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect to
a computer.
The first time you connect to your computer, you will need to
install the USB driver. After that, the camera becomes a peripheral (card reader/writer) recognized by your computer
whenever they are connected.
Installing Photo Loader on your computer makes image
transfer even easier. See the documentation that comes with
the software for full details about installing and using the
USB driver and Photo Loader.
IMPORTANT!
• The PC mode of this camera may not be compatible
with certain computers.
• Operation is not guaranteed when the camera is connected to a USB hub or expansion USB board.
To connect to a computer
1.
Install the USB driver onto a computer
equipped with a USB port.
• Also install the Photo Loader application, which provides automatic image data transfer and tools for image management.
• See the “Bundled Software User’s Manual” for information about installing the driver.
2.
Select “NORMAL” as the camera’s USB mode
(page 71).
3.
Open the terminal cover and then use the USB
cable to connect the camera to the computer.
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USB cable
(bundled)
USB port
USB port
Large connector
(USB)
4.
Move the POWER ON/OFF switch to ON and
Small connector
(Mini-B)
then align the dial with PC (PC mode).
• In the PC mode, all buttons and controls, including the
POWER ON/OFF switch are disabled.
• The monitor screen turns off, and the operation lamp
lights green.
5.
Import the images to the computer.
6.
After image data transfer is complete, disconnect the USB cable.
• For details, see “Disconnecting the USB Cable” (page
75).
• Take care when connecting the USB cable to the camera.
The USB port and the cable plug are shaped for proper
positioning, so make sure you position the plug correctly
when inserting it into the port.
• Plug the USB cable into the ports securely, as far as it will
go. Proper operation is not possible if connections are not
correct.
• The camera does not draw power over the USB cable. After connecting the cable, turn on the camera.
• Low battery power can cause the camera to power down
suddenly during data communication. Always use the optional AC adaptor to power the camera whenever performing data communication with a computer.
• Never disconnect the USB cable while data communication is in progress. Doing so can cause data to become
corrupted.
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Disconnecting the USB Cable
Windows Me or 98
Disconnect the USB cable from the camera, and then turn off
the camera.
• After completing data communication over a USB connection, use one of the prescribed procedures below to disconnect the USB cable.
• You cannot turn off the camera while the USB cable is connected. Disconnect the USB cable before turning off the
camera.
Windows XP or 2000
Click card services in the task tray on your computer screen,
and disable the drive number assigned to the camera. Next,
disconnect the USB cable from the camera, and then turn off
the camera.
Macintosh
In Finder, drag the camera to the trashcan. Next, disconnect
the USB cable from the camera and then turn off the camera.
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Image Data
In addition to the cable connections described in the previous sections, you can also exchange data between your
camera and computer by reading it directly from the memory
card. The Photo Loader software that comes on the bundled
CD-ROM disc automatically reads the images from the
memory card and stores them in folders on your computer’s
hard disk.
The following provides general information about how to directly read images from a memory card. Certain details may
be different depending on the type of computer you are using.
■ Computer Equipped with a CompactFlash Card Slot
Simply insert the memory card into your computer’s
CompactFlash card slot.
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■ Computer Equipped with a PC Card Slot
For this configuration, you will need to purchase a separately
available CASIO PC Card Adapter (CA-10). See the instructions that come with the PC Card Adapter for information
about how to use it.
CA-10
■ Another Computer
To access the contents on the memory card on a computer
that does not have a CompactFlash card slot or PC card slot,
use a commercially available PC card reader/writer in combination with a separately available CASIO PC Card Adapter
(CA-10). See the instructions that come with the PC card
reader/writer and the PC Card Adapter for information about
how to use them.
CA-10
Memory Card Data
Images recorded with this camera and other data are stored
on the memory card using DCF (Design rule for Camera File
system) protocol. DCF protocol is designed to make it easier
to exchange image and other data between digital cameras
and other devices.
DCF Protocol
DCF devices (digital cameras, printers, etc.) can exchange
images with each other. DCF protocol defines the format for
image file data and the directory structure for the memory
card, so images can be viewed using another manufacturer’s
DCF camera or printed on a DCF printer. In addition to support for the DCF protocol, your CASIO digital camera also
uses dates in image folder names and image file names,
which helps to make data management easier.
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Memory Card File Structure
<¥DCIM¥> (Parent Folder)
100_MMDD (Image Folder)
MMDD0001.JPG (Image File)
MMDD0002.JPG (Image File)
MMDD0003.AVI (Movie File)
. . .
101_MMDD (Image Folder)
102_MMDD (Image Folder)
. . .
<¥MISC¥> (DPOF File Folder)
AUTPRINT.MRK (DPOF File)
■ Folder and File Contents
• Parent Folder
Contents: All files used by the digital camera
• Image Folder
Contents: Image files recorded by the camera
• Image File
Contents: Still image file recorded by the camera
• Movie File
Contents: Movie file recorded by the camera
• DPOF File Folder
Contents: DPOF files
Image Files Supported by the Camera
• Image files recorded with the CASIO GV-10 Digital Camera
• DCF protocol image files
* Certain DCF functions may not be supported.
* It may take a long time to display an image recorded with
another type of camera.
Precautions when Using a Memory Card on a Computer
• When saving memory card contents to a computer hard
disk, MO disk, or other medium, be sure to transfer data in
DCIM folder units. Changing the name of the DCIM folder
to a date or similar type of name is a good way to keep
track of multiple DCIM folders. When moving a folder back
to the camera’s memory card, however, be sure to change
its name back to DCIM. This camera does not recognize
any folder name besides DCIM.
• The above is also true for the names of folders inside the
DCIM folder. These names must be returned to the names
assigned to them by the camera whenever you copy the
folder back to the memory card for playback on the camera.
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• We also strongly recommend that after transferring data
from a memory card to other external storage you reformat
the memory card and delete its contents before using it to
store more images.
Using the Camera as a PC Camera
You can connect your camera to a PC and use it as a PC
camera for video conferencing, Web chatting, etc.
IMPORTANT!
• The PC camera mode operation is not supported for
the Apple Macintosh.
To connect to a computer
1.
Install the USB driver onto a computer
equipped with a USB port.
• If you already installed the USB driver following the
procedure under “Transferring Images to a Computer”
on page 73, you do not need to install it again here.
• See the “Bundled Software User’s Manual” for information about installing the driver.
2.
Select “PC CAMERA” as the camera’s USB
mode (page 71).
3.
Open the terminal cover and then use the USB
cable to connect the camera to the computer.
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USB cable
(bundled)
USB port
USB port
Large connector
(USB)
4.
Move the POWER ON/OFF switch to ON and
Small connector
(Mini-B)
then align the dial with PC (PC mode).
• All camera buttons are disabled in the PC mode, including the POWER ON/OFF switch.
• The monitor screen turns off, and the operation lamp
lights green.
5.
Use the PC camera with the computer for net
meeting or some other similar purpose.
6.
After you are finished, disconnect the USB
cable.
• For details, see “Disconnecting the USB Cable” (page
75).
Other Requirements
You also need to obtain and install video conferencing software in order to use the camera as a PC camera.
Example: Microsoft NetMeeting
In addition, video conferencing also requires network de-
vices such as a modem and terminal adapter, as well as
speakers, microphone, etc.
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PC Camera Mode Precautions
• This camera is not supplied power from your computer
over the USB cable. The camera must be supplied power
from its own power supply.
• Make image size and frame rate settings on your computer.
• Use the procedures described in the documentation that
comes with your PC camera application to perform PC
camera operations.
• See the user documentation that comes with the PC camera application you use for information about whether you
can save PC camera still images and movies.
IMPORTANT!
• The PC Camera mode of this camera may not be compatible with certain computers.
• Operation is not guaranteed when the camera is connected to USB hub or expansion USB board.
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SET UP Menu
The following shows the settings available on the SET UP
menu.
Item Settings
DELETE / FORMAT
SIZE / QUALITY
BUZZER
PRINT ORDER
DATE
OPENING
LANGUAGE
USB
DELETE ALL / FORMAT
1600 x1200 / SUPER
1280 x 960 / FINE
1280 x 960 / NORMAL
640 x 480 / FINE
640 x 480 / NORMAL
ON / OFF
SELECT IMAGES / ALL IMAGES
STYLE / CLOCK
TYPE1 / TYPE2 / OFF
ENGLISH / ESPAÑOL /
DEUTSCH / FRANÇAIS /
ITALIANO / JAPANESE
NORMAL / PC CAMERA
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Power does not turn on.
Camera suddenly powers
Power
down.
indicator on the moni-
tor screen
No recording when the
shutter release button is
pressed
Camera powers down during self-timer countdown.
Recording
Monitor screen image is out
of focus.
Possible Cause
1. Batteries are not oriented correctly.
2. Batteries are dead.
3. Wrong AC adaptor type being used.
1. Auto Power Function activated (page 37).
2. Batteries are dead.
Batteries are low.
1. Dial is not set to a recording mode.
2. Flash unit is being charged.
3. The message “MEMORY FULL” is on the
monitor screen.
4. No memory card is loaded in the camera.
Batteries are dead.
1. Macro mode
traits.
2. Normal mode
age.
being used for scenery or por-
being used for macro im-
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Action
1. Orient batteries correctly (page 30).
2. Replace batteries with a full set of new ones
(page 30).
3. Use only an AD-C620/C630 AC adaptor.
1. Turn power back on.
2. Replace batteries with a full set of new ones
(page 30).
Replace batteries with a full set of new ones (page
30).
1. Set the dial to a recording mode.
2. Wait until flash unit charging finishes.
3. Delete images you no longer need, or use a
different memory card.
4. Load a memory card.
Replace batteries with a full set of new ones (page
30).
1. Set the Normal/Macro selector to
mal) for scenery and portraits.
2. Set the Normal/Macro selector to
macro images.
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Problem
Recorded images are not
saved in memory.
Recording
Color of the playback image
is different from the image
on the monitor screen during recording.
[+] and [–] operations do not
work while the 9-image view
Playback
is on the monitor screen.
Images are not displayed.
All buttons and switches are
disabled.
Other
Monitor screen is off.
Possible Cause
1. Camera powers down before the save operation
is complete.
2. Opening of the memory card slot cover before
the image save operation is complete.
1. Sunlight or light from another source is shining
directly into the lens during recording.
2. Image quality setting
You are operating [+] and [–] while the scroll operation is still being performed.
A memory card with non-DCF images recorded with
another camera is loaded in the camera.
Circuit problem caused by electrostatic charge, impact, etc. while the camera was connected to another device.
1. USB cable is connected.
2. Monitor screen is turned off in a recording mode.
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Action
1. If the indicator is on the monitor screen, replace batteries with a full set of new ones as soon
as possible.
2. Keep the memory card cover closed until the image save operation is complete.
1. Position the camera so sunlight does not shine
directly into the lens.
2. Change to a higher image quality for recording.
Wait until image scrolling is complete before pressing [+] or [–].
This camera cannot display non-DCF images recorded onto a memory card using another digital
camera.
Remove the camera’s batteries, disconnect the AC
adaptor, replace the batteries, and turn on power
again.
1. After confirming that the computer is not accessing the memory card, disconnect the USB cable.
2. Press DISP to turn on the monitor screen.
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Problem
Cannot transfer images or
perform PC camera operations after connecting to a
Other
computer with the USB
cable.
Possible Cause
1. Wrong USB mode is selected.
2. USB driver is not installed.
3. Camera is turned off.
Action
1. Select the USB mode that suits the operation
you are trying to perform (page 71).
2. Install the USB driver in accordance with the
“Bundled Software User’s Manual”.
3. Turn on the camera (page 37).
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NO IMAGES ON THIS
MEMORY CARD!
RECORD ERROR
DECODE ERROR
DCF ERROR
Battery power is low.
There are currently no images in memory.
Image data save operation failed. Record the image
again.
• Image is a format (JPG, AVI) that is not supported by this camera.
• Image file is corrupted or the file is a type that
cannot be displayed by this camera.
Indicates that the DCIM folder contains two or more
folders with the same serial number (due to using
your computer to transfer folders to the memory
card, etc.) Use your computer to access the
memory card and change folder serial numbers so
they are all unique.
Example:
Folders named 100_1214 and 100_ABCD have
the same serial number (100), which will cause
this error. Access the card and change the serial
number of one of the folders to a three-digit value.
DIAL ERROR
MEMORY FULL
CHANGE SIZE /
QUALITY OR
DELETE UNNEEDED
IMAGES.
NOT FORMATTED
FORMAT
SHUTTER
INSERT MEMORY
CARD!
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Indicates that the dial is positioned between two settings (icons). Correctly position the dial at the setting you want to use.
• No more images can be stored under the current
image quality and size settings, but further recording is possible with different settings.
Change the image quality and size settings, or
delete images you no longer need (page 64).
• Memory is full. If you want to record more images, delete images you no longer need (page
64).
• This message also appears after data is transferred to a memory card from a computer when a
DCIM folder or other required files (page 77) cannot be created because there is not enough
memory card space. Use your computer to free
up space by deleting files you no longer need.
The memory card is not formatted. Format the
memory card (page 41).
There is no memory card in the camera. Load a
memory card (page 38).
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MEMORY CARD
ERROR!
RESTART CAMERA..
FORMAT IF THIS
MESSAGE APPEARS
AGAIN.,
FORMAT
SHUTTER
Some problem occurred with the memory card. Perform the following steps to correct it.
Important!
Performing this procedure deletes all files on the
memory card. Before proceeding, try transferring
recoverable files to a computer or some other
storage device.
1. Press the shutter release button to delete the
image.
• Before starting a format operation, connect the
AC adaptor for power or load a full set of fresh set
of alkaline or lithium batteries. Power interruption
during the format operation can result in improper formatting, and even damage the memory
card and make it unusable.
• The message “NO IMAGES ON THIS MEMORY
CARD!” appears on the monitor screen after the
format operation is complete. This indicates that
the format operation was completed successfully.
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Specifications
Description......................... Digital camera
Model ..................................GV-10
Recorded Image
File Format ......................... Still images: JPEG (Exif. Ver. 2.1),
Recording Medium ............CompactFlash card (Type I)
Recorded Image Size ........1600 x 1200 pixels, 1280 x 960 pixels,
Computer Output Image Size
Image size
(pixels)
1600
x
1200
1280
x
960
640
x
480
DCF standard (Design rule for Camera
File system), DPOF compatible
Movies: AVI (Motion JPEG)
640 x 480 pixels
Quality
SUPER
FINE
NORMAL
FINE
NORMAL
File size
850KB
500KB
350KB
150KB
90KB
Storage Capacity Approximately 300KB/second
Recording Time 10 seconds per movie
• The above figures are approximations only.
Image Deletion ...................
Movie (320 x 240 pixels)
Single image; all images in memory (with
image protection)
Effective Pixels ..................1.23 million
Imaging Element................ 1/3.2-inch CCD (Total Pixels: 1.31
million)
Lens ....................................F2.8; f = 4.6mm (equivalent to 35mm
lens for 35mm film)
Zoom ................................... Digital zoom: 2X
Image size is 640 x 480 pixels when
digital zoom is used.
Focusing............................. Fixed focus with macro mode
Focus Range ......................Normal focus:
Approximately 60cm to ∞
(23.6˝ to ∞)
Macro focus: Approximately 10cm
(3.9˝)
Exposure Control
Light Metering: ................ Center-weighted by CCD
Exposure: ........................ Program AE
Exposure
Compensation: ................–2EV to +2EV (1/3EV units)
Shutter ................................ CCD electronic shutter; mechanical
shutter, 1 to 1/1500 second
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Aperture.............................. F2.8, F9.7, auto switching
White Balance ....................Automatic, fixed (4 modes)
Self-timer ............................ 10 seconds
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes:...................AUTO, OFF, ON
Flash Range:................... Approximately 0.6 to 2 meters (2.0´ to
6.6´)
Recording Functions ........ Normal, continuous shutter, movie,
self-timer, macro, Best Shot
Monitor................................ 1.6˝ TFT, color LCD (61,380 pixels,
279 x 220)
Viewfinder ..........................LCD Monitor or optical viewfinder
Clock ................................... Built-in quartz digital timepiece for time
and date recording and storage with
image data; auto calendar up to 2049
Input/Output Terminals ....USB port (Mini-B port), AC adaptor
connector
Power Supply.....................
Four AA-size alkaline or lithium batteries
Four AA-size nickel-metal hydride
rechargeable batteries (NP-H3)
AC adaptor (AD-C620/C630)
AC adaptor charger (BC-3HA)
Battery Life
The values noted below indicate the number of hours before battery failure
under normal operating temperature (25°C). These values are for reference
only, and do not guarantee that any particular set of batteries actually will
provide the service life indicated. Low temperatures shorten battery life.
Type of
Operation
Continuous
Playback
Continuous
Recording
• The above figures are approximations only.
• The above guidelines are based on the following battery types:
Alkaline: MX1500 (AA) DURACELL ULTRA
Lithium: Energizer
• Battery life varies with brand.
Continuous recording values show the number of shots without using the
flash. The number of shots depends on use of the flash and whether flash
is turned on or off.
AA-size Alkaline
Batteries LR6
240 minutes
170 minutes
(850 shots)
AA-size Lithium
Batteries FR6
370 minutes
340 minutes
(1700 shots)
Power Consumption .........Approximately 5.2W
Dimensions ........................ 100.5(W) x 74.0(H) x 49.0(D) mm
(4.0˝(W) x 2.9˝(H) x 1.9˝(D))
Weight .................................Approximately 250g (8.8oz)
(excluding batteries)
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AA-size Ni-MH
Batteries NP-H3
220 minutes
170 minutes
(850 shots)
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Standard Accessories ......8MB CompactFlash memory card,
• This camera does not have a separate battery to power its clock.
Clock settings are cleared whenever power to the camera is cut off
(by batteries going dead while the camera is not connected to an
AC power outlet with the AC adaptor) for about 24 hours. After
power is resumed, either by loading fresh batteries or connecting to
an AC power outlet, you will have to set the correct time and date
again.
• The liquid crystal panel built into this camera is the product of precision engineering, with a pixel yield of 99.99%. This also means,
however that 0.01% of the pixels can be expected to fail to light or
to remain lit at all times.
Strap; lens cap; cap holder; USB
cable; CD-ROM; four LR6 alkaline
batteries; User’s Guide (English),
Bundled Software User’s Manual,
Basic Reference (Spanish, German,
Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic)
IMPORTANT!
Please keep your manual and all information handy for
future reference.
CASIO ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
Unit 6, 1000 North Circular Road
London NW2 7JD. U.K.
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