Casio K823PCM1DMX User Manual

Digital Camera

EX-P600

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/.

K823PCM1DMX

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.

Rechargeable lithium ion

Camera Strap

(CASIO Digital Camera Software)

CD-ROM

battery (NP-40)

Card Remote Controller

USB Cable

Lithium battery (CR2025)

For card remote controller.

AV Cable

• Note that the shape of the charger unit depends on the area where you purchased the camera.

○○○○○○○○

* The shape of the AC power

cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.

Rapid Charger Unit (BC-30L)

(Inlet Type)

AC power cord

Rapid Charger Unit (BC-30L)

(Plug-in Type)

Basic Reference

INTRODUCTION

2 INTRODUCTION

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

Features ..................................................................... 10

Precautions ................................................................ 13

General Precautions 13 Test for proper operation before using the camera! 15 Data Error Precautions 15 Operating conditions 15 Condensation 16 Lens and Phase Differential Sensor 16 Other 16

17 QUICK START GUIDE

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

To configure display language and clock settings ..... 19

To record an image .................................................... 20

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

To delete an image ..................................................... 21

22 GETTING READY

About This Manual ..................................................... 22

General Guide ............................................................ 23

Camera 23

Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 26

REC mode 26 PLAY mode 30 Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 31

Indicator Lamps .......................................................... 33

Attaching the Strap .................................................... 34

Power Requirements ................................................. 34

Using the Rapid Charger Unit 34 To load the battery 38 To remove the battery 39 Power Supply Precautions 42 Using AC Power 45 Turning the Camera On and Off 47 Configuring Power Saving Settings 47

Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 48

Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 51

To configure display language and clock settings 52

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54 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording an Image ................................................... 54

Aiming the Camera 54 Recording an Image 55 Recording Precautions 57 About Auto Focus 58 About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 58

Previewing the Last Image Recorded ....................... 59

Deleting an Image on the Preview Screen 59

Orientation Sensor ..................................................... 60

Using the Optical Viewfinder...................................... 61

Using Zoom ................................................................ 62

Optical Zoom 62 Digital Zoom 63

Using the Flash .......................................................... 64

Flash Unit Status 66 Changing the Flash Intensity Setting 66 Flash Precautions 67

Using the Self-timer ................................................... 68

Specifying Image Size and Quality ............................ 70

To specify the image size 70 To specify image quality 71

73 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 73

Using Auto Focus 74 Using the Macro Mode 76 Using the Infinity Mode 77 Using Manual Focus 77 Using Pan Focus 78 Using Focus Lock 79

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 80

Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 81

Adjusting White Balance Manually 83

Specifying the Exposure Mode .................................. 84

Using Aperture Priority AE 84 Using Shutter Speed Priority AE 85 Setting Exposure Settings Manually 87 Using Manual Assist On-screen Guidance 88 Exposure Mode Recording Precautions 89

Using Auto Exposure Lock (AE Lock) ....................... 89

Using a Continuous Shutter Mode ............................. 91

Using the Normal Speed Continuous Shutter Mode 91 Using the High Speed Continuous Shutter Mode 92 25-shot Stop Action Images

(Using the Multi Continuous Shutter Mode) 93

Continuous Shutter Precautions 94

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Using Auto Bracketing ................................................ 95

Using Auto Bracketing with Exposure Selected

as the Variable (AE Bracketing) 96

Using Auto Bracketing with White Balance

as the Variable (WB Bracketing) 97

Using Auto Bracketing with the Focus Distance

as the Variable (Focus Bracketing) 98

Using Auto Bracketing with Non-configurable

Variables (Multi Bracketing) 99

Auto Bracketing Precautions 100

Previewing Images Recorded with

High Speed

Continuous Shutter or Auto Bracketing ................... 100

Deleting an Image on the Preview Screen 102

Using the BESTSHOT Mode ................................... 103

Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup 104

Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image

(Coupling Shot) ........................................................ 107

Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background

Image (Pre-shot) ...................................................... 109

Using the Movie Mode .............................................. 111

Recording Audio ........................................................113

Adding Audio to a Snapshot 113 Recording Your Voice 114

REC Mode Camera Settings .................................... 116

Specifying ISO Sensitivity 117 Selecting the Auto Focus (AF) Mode 118 Selecting the Metering Mode 119 Using the Filter Function 120 Specifying Outline Sharpness 121 Specifying Color Saturation 121 Specifying Contrast 122 Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 122 Turning Image Review On and Off 123 Assigning Functions to the [] and [] Keys 123 Specifying Power On Default Settings 124 Resetting the Camera 126

Using the Shortcut Menu ......................................... 127

Using the Card Remote Controller for Recording ... 128

Loading the Battery 128 Before Using the Card Remote Controller

for Recording 129

Using the Card Remote Controller 130

Using an External Flash ........................................... 132

External Flash Unit Requirements 132 Attaching an External Flash Unit 133

Using a Conversion Lens or Filter ........................... 135

Installing a Conversion Lens or Close-up Lens 136 Installing a Filter 137

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138 PLAYBACK

Basic Playback Operation ........................................ 138

Playing an Audio Snapshot 139

Zooming the Display Image ..................................... 140

Resizing an Image ................................................... 141

Cropping an Image................................................... 142

Checking the Focus of a Recorded Image .............. 144

Playing a Movie ........................................................ 145

Displaying the 9-image View ................................... 146

Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View 147

Displaying the Calendar Screen .............................. 147

Playing a Slide Show ............................................... 148

To specify the slideshow images 150 To specify the slideshow time 151 To set the slideshow interval 151

Rotating the Display Image...................................... 152

Using Image Roulette .............................................. 153

Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 154

To re-record audio 155

Playing Back a Voice Recording File....................... 156

Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen ........... 157

Selecting the Video Input System 158

159 DELETING FILES

Deleting a Single File ............................................... 159

Deleting All Files ...................................................... 160

161 FILE MANAGEMENT

Folders ..................................................................... 161

Memory Folders and Files 161

Protecting Files ........................................................ 162

To protect a single file 162 To protect all files in memory 163

Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 163

To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 163 To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 165 To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 166 To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 167

168 OTHER SETTINGS

Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 168

To configure sound settings 168 To set the volume level 169

Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 169

INTRODUCTION

Configuring Power Down Image Settings................ 170

Specifying the File Name Serial Number

Generation Method .................................................. 172

Using the Alarm........................................................ 173

To set an alarm 173 Stopping the Alarm 174

Setting the Clock ...................................................... 174

To select your Home Time zone 174 To set the current time and date 175 Changing the Date Format 176

Using World Time..................................................... 176

To display the World Time screen 176 To configure World Time settings 177 To configure summer time (DST) settings 178

Changing the Display Language ............................. 179

Changing the USB Port Protocol ............................. 179

Formatting Built-in Memory...................................... 180

182 USING A MEMORY CARD

Using a Memory Card .............................................. 183

To insert a memory card into the camera 183 To remove a memory card from the camera 184 Formatting a Memory Card 184 Memory Card Precautions 185

Copying Files ........................................................... 186

To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card 186 To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory 187

188 PRINTING IMAGES

DPOF ........................................................................ 189

To configure print settings for a single image 190 To configure print settings for all images 191

Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ............... 192

To print a single image 192 To print a group of images 194 Printing Precautions 196

PRINT Image Matching II ............................................. 196

Exif Print ................................................................... 197

198 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER

Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 198

USB Connection Precautions 203

Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer....... 204

USB Connection Precautions 207

Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer .... 207

INTRODUCTION

Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a

Computer .................................................................. 208

Memory Data ............................................................ 209

DCF Protocol 209 Memory Directory Structure 209 Image Files Supported by the Camera 211 Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions 212

213 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER

Using the Album Feature ......................................... 213

Creating an album 213 Selecting an Album Layout 215 Configuring Detailed Album Settings 215 Viewing Album Files 218 Saving an Album 220 To delete an album 221

Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ............... 221

About the bundled CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera

Software) 221

Computer System Requirements 223

Installing Software from the CD-ROM

in Windows ............................................................... 224

Getting Started 225 Selecting a Language 225

Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File 225 Installing an Application 226 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 226 User Registration 227 Exiting the Menu Application 227

Installing Software from the CD-ROM

on a Macintosh .......................................................... 227

Installing Software 227 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 228

230 APPENDIX

Menu Reference ....................................................... 230

Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 233

REC mode 233 PLAY mode 234 Rapid Charger Unit 235

Troubleshooting Guide............................................. 236

Display Messages 241

Specifications ........................................................... 242

INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANT!

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

• 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.

• 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-P600.

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

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

• The SD logo is a registered trademark.

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

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

•

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

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

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

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

■ Copyright Restrictions

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

INTRODUCTION

Features

• 6 million effective pixels CCD provides 6.37 million total pixels of very highresolution that produces crisp, clear, prints and display images.

• 2.0-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen

• Long battery life

The camera’s low-power design combines with a largecapacity battery to provide more recording and playback between charges.

• 16X seamless zoom (page 62) 4X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom

• 9.2MB Flash memory Images can be recorded without using a memory card.

• High-speed, high-precision Auto Focus A phase differentical sensor combines with contrast Auto Focus for faster focusing.

• Three continuous shutter modes (page 91) In addition to normal continuous shutter operation that can continually record shots as long as memory is available, you can also use high-speed continuous shutter and stop-action continuous shutter, which records a series of shots in a single image.

• Four auto bracketing modes (page 95) Configurable variables can be set up to record multiple versions of an image altering the exposure, white balance, or focus distance setting. Non-configurable variables create multiple versions of the same image using various filters and other settings.

• Ex Finder view (page 29) The Ex Finder view provides you with a wealth of information on the monitor screen as you compose your images.

• Ex Menu (page 127) Short-cut menu access to four frequently-used settings.

• Multi Auto Focus (page 75) 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. This makes it possible to avoid erroneous focusing on the background, and ensure proper focus for a wide range of image types.

• Movable Auto Focus (AF) Area (page 75) You can move the focus area to the location you want.

• Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia Cards) for memory expansion (page 182)

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• Manual Assist (page 88) Follow the on-screen guidance when configuring manual exposure settings.

• AE Lock (page 89) A simple operation locks exposure on a particular subject, helping to ensure that the image is focused the way you want.

• BESTSHOT (page 103) Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of image you are trying to record and the camera performs troublesome setups automatically for beautiful pictures every time.

• Coupling Shot and Pre-shot (pages 107, 109) 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 mode (page 68) The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times, automatically.

• Real-time RGB histogram (page 32) An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you view the effect on overall image brightness, which makes shooting under difficult lighting conditions easier than ever before.

• World Time (page 176) A simple operation sets the current time for your current location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 time zones.

• Alarm (page 173) 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.

• Album Function (page 213) 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 147) 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.

• Snapshot + Audio Mode (page 113) Adds audio to a snapshot.

• Movie + Audio Mode (page 111)

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• Voice Recording (page 114) Quick and easy recording of voice input.

• After Recording (page 154) Adds audio to images after they are recorded.

• Selectable Sound Settings (page 168) 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.

• Card remote controller (page 128)

• External flash connectability (page 132)

• Conversion lens/close-up lens support (page 135)

Conversion lens enhances telephoto and wide angle shots, while the close-up lens enhances macro shots.

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

• Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page 189) Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used when specifying images and quantities for printing by professional print services.

• PRINT Image Matching II Compatible (page 196) Images include PRINT Image Matching II data (mode setting and other camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching II reads this data and adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images come out just the way you intended when you recorded them.

• USB DIRECT-PRINT support (page 192) Your camera supports USB DIRECT-PRINT, which was developed by Seiko Epson Corporation. When connected directly to a printer that supports USB DIRECT-PRINT, you can select images to print and start the print operation directly from the camera.

• PictBridge support (page 192) Your camera supports the PictBridge standard of the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge, and perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls.

• Transfer images to a computer simply by connecting the camera with a USB cable (page 198).

• Connect the camera to a TV with the AV cable and use the TV screen for image recording and viewing (page

157).

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• Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands (page 222) 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-P600.

All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the camera” refer to the CASIO EX-P600 Digital Camera.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 20).

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 while the

camera is performing a record or memory access operation

— Removing the battery or memory card while the

operation lamp is still flashing after you turn off the camera

— Disconnecting the USB cable 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 241). Follow the instructions provided by the message to eliminate the cause of the error.

Operating conditions

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

• Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.

— In areas subject to direct sunlight — In areas subject to high humidity or dust — Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject

to temperature extremes

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

sun

— In areas subject to strong vibration

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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 compartment cover open for a few hours.

Lens and Phase Differential Sensor

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

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

• When aiming the camera, make sure that your finger does not block the phase differential sensor.

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!

Charge the rechargeable litium ion battery (NP-40) that comes with the camera (page 35).

• Note that the shape of the charger unit depends on the area where you purchased the camera.

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

Inlet Type

[CHARGE] lamp lights red during charging. [CHARGE] lamp turns green when charging is complete.

Plug-in Type

QUICK START GUIDE

Load the battery (page 38).

Stopper

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 51 for details.)

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

Press the power button to turn on the camera.

Press [] to select the language you want.

Press [SET] to register the language setting.

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

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

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

Use [] and [] 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

1200N

1600

04/1212

ISO100 F2.8

1/1000

To record an image

Green operation lamp

(See page 54 for details.)

1600

1200N

ISO100 F2.8

1/1000

04/

/24 :

Focus frame

Press the power button to turn on the camera.

Align the mode dial with (Snapshot Mode).

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

• When proper focus is achieved, the focus frame turns green and the green operation lamp lights.

Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter button.

To view a recorded image

(See page 138 for details.)

Press the power button to turn on the camera.

Align the mode dial with (PLAY Mode).

Use [] and [] to scroll through the images.

QUICK START GUIDE

To delete an image

(See page 159 for details.)

4, 5, 6

Press the power button to turn on the camera.

Align the mode dial with (PLAY Mode).

Press [EX ].

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

Use [] and [] 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:

“this camera” or “the camera”

“file memory”

“battery”

“charger unit”

Means this:

The CASIO EX-P600 Digital Camera

The location where the camera is currently storing images you record (page 55)

The NP-40 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery

The CASIO BC-30L rapid Charger Unit

■ 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 (“ ”).

■ 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 161.

GETTING READY

General Guide

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

Camera

■ Front

1 A

1 Zoom controller 2 Shutter button 3 Power button 4 Self-timer lamp 5 Remote control signal receiver 6 Speaker 7 External flash sync terminal 8 Lens 9 Phase differential sensor 0 Microphone A Flash B [DC IN](AC adaptor connector) C [USB/AV](USB/AV port) D Terminal panel cover

Open Terminal Panel Cover

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■ Back

E T

S R

I J

K L

E Viewfinder F Operation lamp G [ ](Focus) button H [ ] (Flash / Calendar) button I Mode dial

: PLAY Mode : Snapshot Mode

: BESTSHOT Mode A : Aperture Priority AE Mode S : Shutter Speed Priority AE Mode M : Manual Exposure Mode

: Movie Mode

: Voice Recording Mode

J [MENU] button K Strap ring L [ ](Self-timer / Remote Controller)

button

M [PREVIEW] button N [SET] button O [왖][왔][왗][왘] P [DISP] button Q Monitor Screen

R [EX ] (EX/Delete) button S [AE-L](AE Lock) button T [ BKT] (Continuous Shutter/Auto

Bracketing) button

REC Mode

GETTING READY

■ Bottom

U Battery compartment cover V Tripod screw hole

* Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.

W Stopper X Battery compartment Y Memory card slot

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 mode

1 Flash mode indicator

3421

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

None (Auto Focus)

(Macro) (Pan Focus) (Infinity) (Manual Focus)

• (Pan Focus) appears in the Movie Mode only.

3 White balance indicator

None (Auto)

(Daylight) (Cloudy) (Shade) (Tungsten) (Fluorescent 1)

(Fluorescent 2)

(Flash) (Manual)

4 Continuous shutter/auto

bracketing mode

(Single Shot) (High Speed Continuous) (Normal Speed

Continuous) (Multi Continuous) (AE Bracketing)

AEB

(WB Bracketing)

WBB

(Focus Bracketing)

AFB

(Multi Bracketing)

5 Self-timer/Remote

controller mode

None (1 Shot)

(10-second Self-timer)

(2-second Self-timer)

(Triple Self-timer)

(Remote controller)

(Remote controller and 2-second Self-timer)

6 Recording mode

(Snapshot) (BESTSHOT) (Aperture Priority AE) (

Shutter Speed Priority

) (Manual Exposure) (Movie) (Voice Record)

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7 Metering mode indicator

(Multi) (Center Weighted) (Spot)

8 Image size

2816҂ 2112 pixels 2816 ҂ 1872 (3:2) pixels 2048 ҂ 1536 pixels 1600 ҂ 1200 pixels 1280 ҂ 960 pixels

640 ҂ 480 pixels

Movie Recording: recording time

9 Memory Capacity

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

0 Image quality

F : FINE N : NORMAL E : ECONOMY T : TIFF

A Memory indicator

(Built-in memory in use) (Memory card in use)

B Date/time C Battery level indicator D Focus frame

• Focused: Green

• Unfocused: Red

Digital zoom indicator

F ISO sensitivity G Aperture value H Shutter speed value

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

I Zoom indicator

• Left side indicates optical zoom.

• Right side indicates digital zoom.

GETTING READY

■ Exposure Panel

The exposure panel is an area in the lower right corner of the REC mode monitor screen that shows various adjustable parameters. You can also use the exposure panel to adjust exposure settings.

Exposure Panel

• The following explains the items that appear on the

exposure panel. Note that the current recording mode determines which items appear.

1 Aperture value

Use this item to adjust the aperture.

• Applicable Modes: A Mode (aperture priority AE), M Mode (manual exposure)

Aperture value

2 Shutter speed

Use this item to adjust the shutter speed.

• Applicable Modes: S Mode (shutter priority AE), M Mode (manual exposure)

3 EV shift (exposure compensation value)

Use this item to adjust the exposure compensation (EV shift) value.

• Applicable Mode: Snapshot Mode, BESTSHOT Mode, A Mode (aperture priority AE), S Mode (shutter speed priority AE)

4 Manual Focus (MF) setting

Use this item for adjust focus manually.

• Applicable Mode: Manual Mode

Shutter speed

EV shift

MF setting

GETTING READY

■ Ex Finder View

3 2

7 8

1 Focus distance scale

• This scale indicates the focus distance range. Note that this scale is not intended for precision measurement. It is provided as a general guide only.

• The focus distance scale may not appear when any one of the following conditions exists.

— When “Contrast” is selected as the Auto Focus (AF)

mode (page 118)

— When “Hybrid” is selected as the Auto Focus (AF)

mode (page 118) and Macro “ ” is selected as the focus mode (page 73)

— Conditions that are so dark or so bright that distance

measurement is impossible

— When “Free” is selected as the Auto Focus Area (AF

Area) mode (page 75)

2 Focal distance 3 White balance indicator 4 Flash mode indicator 5 Focus mode indicator 6 ISO sensitivity 7 Manual focus icon

• This icon is displayed only when “MF (Manual Focus)” is selected as the focus mode.

• If you use [왖] and [왔] to move the cursor to “ ” and then press [왗] or [왘], the Ex Finder view will disappear and the manual focus indicator (page 77) will appear.

8 Color change icon

• You can use [왖] and [왔] to move the cursor to “ ” and then press [왗] or [왘] to change the color of the Ex Finder view.

9 Aperture value 0 Shutter speed

• The shutter speed and aperture values on the monitor screen will turn amber when you press the shutter button half way if the image is over-exposed or under-exposed.

A EV shift (exposure compensation value) B Histogram (page 32)

GETTING READY

PLAY mode

5 6

1 PLAY mode file type

Snapshot Movie Audio Snapshot Voice Recording

2 Image protection indicator 3 Folder number/File number 4 Quality

F : FINE N : NORMAL E : ECONOMY T : TIFF

5 Built-in memory selected for data

storage. Memory card selected for data storage.

6 Image size

2816 ҂ 2112 pixels 2816 ҂ 1872 (3:2) pixels 2048 ҂ 1536 pixels 1600 ҂ 1200 pixels 1280 ҂ 960 pixels

640 ҂ 480 pixels

Movie Playback: Elapsed play time

7 Date and time 8 Battery capacity

IMPORTANT!

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

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