Casio YC-430 PJ User Manual
MULTI PJ CAMERA
Multifunctional Camera System
Camera User’s Guide
Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product.
• Before trying to use this camera, be sure to
carefully read
MULTI PJ CAMERA/Multifunctional Camera
System YC-430 User’s Guide.
• Be sure to keep all user documentation
handy for future reference.
“Safety Precautions” in the
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 9
About This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Read this first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Precautions during Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
GETTING READY 23
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
■ To load the battery 23
■ To charge the battery 24
■ Replacing the Battery 28
■ Battery Precautions 28
Turning Power On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
■ Loading a Memory Card into the Camera 34
■ Replacing the Memory Card 35
■ Formatting a Memory Card 36
Using On-screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
■ Configuring Monitor Screen Settings 39
■ Selecting a Screen Layout (Layout) 40
■ Turning Display Information On and Off (Info.) 43
■ Adjusting Monitor Screen Brightness (Brightness) 45
■ Adjusting Monitor Screen Image Quality (Type) 46
If you lose your way... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Using the Camera on a Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
■ Extra Batteries 48
■ Using the Camera in another Country 48
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SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT 49
SHOOTING A MOVIE 76
Holding the Camera Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Shooting a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
■ Changing the Image Size 54
■ Specifying Image Quality 55
■ Turning Off the AF Assist Lamp 56
■ Snapshot Shooting Precautions 57
■ Auto Focus Restrictions 58
Shooting with Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Using Instant Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Using Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Using the Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Using Continuous Shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
■ Selecting the Continuous Shutter Mode 71
■ Recording with Normal-speed Continuous
Shutter, High-speed Continuous Shutter,
and Flash Continuous Shutter 71
■ Recording with Zoom Continuous Shutter 72
■ Continuous Shutter Precautions 73
Adding Audio to a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Movie Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Shooting a Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
■ Movie Recording Precautions 78
USING BEST SHOT 80
Reducing the Effects of Hand and Subject
Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Taking Bright Images without Flash . . . . . . . . . . .87
Shooting Images of Business Cards
and Documents (Business Shot) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Shooting ID Photographs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Restoring an Old Photograph. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
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ADVANCED SETTINGS 96
Changing the Focus Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
■ Using Auto Focus 98
■ Using Macro Focus 99
■ Using Fixed Focus (Pan Focus) 102
■ Using Infinity Focus 103
■ Using Manual Focus 103
Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift) . . . . . . . 105
Controlling White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Specifying ISO Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Specifying the Metering Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Using the Camera’s Filter Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Controlling Image Sharpness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Controlling Color Saturation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Adjusting Image Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Date Stamping Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Using the On-screen Histogram to
Check Exposure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Other Useful Recording Functions . . . . . . . . . . . 119
■ Using Key Customize to Assign Functions
[W] and [X]119
■ Displaying an On-screen Grid 120
■ Displaying the Image You Just Recorded
(Image Review) 121
■ Using Icon Help 121
■ Using Mode Memory to Configure Power
On Default Settings 122
■ Resetting the Camera to Its
Initial Factory Defaults 124
VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES126
Viewing a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
■ Listening to the Audio of an Audio Snapshot 127
Viewing a Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Playing a Slideshow on the Camera . . . . . . . . . . 130
Viewing Camera Images on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Zooming the Displayed Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Using the 12-image Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Using the Calendar Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
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EDITING IMAGES 140
MANAGING YOUR FILES 161
Resizing a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Cropping a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Keystone Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Using Color Restoration to Correct the Color
of an Old Photograph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Editing the Date and Time of an Image . . . . . . . . 146
Rotating the Displayed Image of a Snapshot . . . 147
Editing a Movie on the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Creating a Snapshot of a Movie Frame
(MOTION PRINT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
USING AUDIO 155
Adding Audio to a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Recording Audio Only (Voice Recording) . . . . . .158
Files and Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Protecting a File Against Deletion . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Using the FAVORITE Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Copying Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
DELETING FILES 168
Deleting a Specific File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Deleting All Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Deleting FAVORITE Folder Snapshots . . . . . . . .169
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OTHER SETTINGS 171
Configuring Camera Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . 171
Turning the Startup Screen On or Off . . . . . . . . . 173
Specifying the File Name Serial Number
Generation Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Changing the Date and Time Setting . . . . . . . . . .174
Using World Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
■ Configuring World Time Settings 176
Changing the Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Changing the USB Port Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
[ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Button Settings . . 179
Formatting Built-in Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
PRINTING 182
Types of Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Using Professional Print Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Using Your Printer to Print Images . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed
and the Number of Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
■ Date Stamping 190
Supported Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
USING THE CAMERA WITH A
COMPUTER 193
What you can do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer . . 194
■ Viewing and Storing Images on a Computer 196
■ Managing Images on Your Computer 202
■ Retouching, Reorienting, or Printing Snapshots 204
■ Playing Movies 205
■ Viewing User Documentation (PDF) Files 206
■ Exiting the CD-ROM Menu 206
Using the Camera with a Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . 207
■ Viewing and Storing Images on a Macintosh 209
■ Managing Images on Your Macintosh 215
■ Playing Movies 216
■ Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 216
■ Registering as a User 217
Reading Files Directly from a Memory Card . . . . 217
Memory Card Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
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APPENDIX 221
General Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Monitor Screen Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Menu Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Display Menu Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Indicator Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
■ Find the Problem and Fixing It 235
■ Display Messages 239
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
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Getting the Most Out of Your Camera
Snapshots
Shooting with Optimum Setups
➞ USING BEST SHOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Portrait, Scenery, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Children, etc
Adding Special Effects
➞ USING BEST SHOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Monochrome, retro, etc.
Compensating for Hand or Subject Movement
➞
Reducing the Effects of Hand and Subject Movement . . 85
Increasing Sensitivity when Lighting is Dim
➞ Taking Bright Images without Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Making Images of Business Cards, Documents, and
Meeting Information (White Board) Easier to Read
➞ Shooting Images of Business Cards and Documents
(Business Shot) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Shooting ID Photos
➞ Shooting ID Photographs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Selecting the Best Focus Mode for Shooting Conditions
➞ Changing the Focus Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Eliminating Light Source Color Cast
➞ Controlling White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Snapshots
Sharpening or Softening Subject Outlines
➞ Controlling Image Sharpness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Enhancing or Reducting Color Saturation
➞ Controlling Color Saturation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Increasing or Decreasing Contrast
➞ Adjusting Image Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Movies
➞ Shooting a Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
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INTRODUCTION
About This Manual
This manual covers the stand-alone operation of the digital
camera that is part of the CASIO MULTI PJ CAMERA/
Multifunctional Camera System.
Features
■ BEST SHOT for beautiful shots simply by
selecting a sample image built into the
camera
Simply select the scene that is similar to what you want to shoot
(Night Scene Portrait, Flower, etc.), for instant camera setups. A
dedicated [BS] button gives you direct access to the BEST
SHOT library of sample scenes.
Example: Select for skillful shots of a fast-moving pet.
Example: Select for beautiful portraits.
BEST SHOT Screen
■ Direct Mode Power On
To view images, press
[ ] to power up in the
PLAY mode.
To record, press [ ] to
power up in the REC mode.
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■ A powerful collection of useful recording
features
• Hand movement and subject movement reduction using high
shutter speed (page 85)
• High-sensitivity recording avoids dark images, even when the
flash is not being used (page 87)
• Quick Shutter for very high-speed focus (page 102)
■ High-quality (Motion JPEG) movie recording
(page 76)
• MOTION PRINT for printing of a
movie scene as a single image
(page 153)
■ Powerful Print Features
• DPOF feature for easy specification of date stamping and the
number of copies (page 187)
• Timestamp feature that stamps the date into the image data
(page 115)
• Support for PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT for easy athome printing on a printer that supports one of these
standards, without a computer (page 184)
■ Multi-function USB Cradle
You can place the camera on the USB cradle to perform the
following operations.
– Battery charging (page 23)
– Photo Stand slideshow of images (page 132)
– Connection to a TV for viewing on the TV screen (page
134)
– Connection to a printer for image printing (page 184)
– Connection to a computer for transfer of images to the
computer (pages 196, 209)
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Read this first!
■ LCD Panel
The liquid crystal panel of the monitor screen uses highprecision technology that provides a pixel yield in excess of
99.99%.
This means that some pixels may not light or may remain lit at all
times. This is due to the characteristics of the liquid crystal
panel, and does not indicate malfunction.
■ Copyrights
Except for your own personal enjoyment, unauthorized use of
image, movie, audio, or music files without permission of the
copyright holder is strictly prohibited by copyright laws and
international treaties. Also, regardless of whether such files are
purchased or obtained for free, posting them on the Internet or
distributing them to third parties without permission of the
copyright holder is strictly prohibited by copyright laws and
international treaties. Note that CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
shall not be held liable for any misuse of this product that
infringes on the copyrights of others or that violates copyright
laws.
The following terms, which are used in this manual, are
registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.
• The SD logo is a registered trademark.
• Windows, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Internet Explorer,
Windows Media, and DirectX are trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation of the United States.
• Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc. of the
United States.
• MultiMediaCard™ is a trademark of Infineon Technologies
AG of Germany, and licensed to the MultiMediaCard
Association (MMCA).
• Adobe and Reader are trademarks or registered trademarks
in the United States and other countries of Adobe Systems
Incorporated.
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• All other company or product names mentioned herein are
registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective
companies.
• Photo Loader, Photohands and PJ Camera Software rights
are owned by CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except for the
rights of other companies as defined above, all rights related
to these programs and other rights shall revert to CASIO
COMPUTER CO., LTD.
• The contents of this manual are subject to change without
notice.
• The content of this manual has been checked at each step
of the production process. Please contact us if you notice
anything that is questionable, erroneous, etc.
• Any copying of the contents of this manual, either in part or
its entirety, is forbidden. Except for your own personal use,
and other use of the contents of this manual without the
permission of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. is forbidden
under copyright laws.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for
any damages or loss suffered by you or any third party due
to the use or malfunction of this product.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for
any damages or loss suffered by you or any third party due
to the use of Photo Loader, Photohands and/or PJ Camera
Software.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for
any damages or loss caused by deletion of memory
contents due to malfunction, repair, or any other reason.
• Note that the example screens and product illustrations
shown in this manual may differ somewhat by the screens
and configuration of the actual camera.
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Precautions during Use
■ Take test shots before shooting the final
shot.
• Before shooting your final image, shoot a test shot to ensure
that the camera is recording correctly.
■ Avoid Use While In Motion
• Never use the camera to record or play back images while
operating an automobile or other vehicle, or while walking.
Looking at the monitor while in motion creates the risk of
serious accident.
■ Directly Viewing the Sun or Bright Light
• Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the
cameras viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight.
■ Flash
• Never use the flash unit in areas where flammable or
explosive gas may be present. Such conditions create the risk
of fire and explosion.
• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a
motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driver’s vision
and creates the risk of accident.
• Never fire the flash too close to the eyes of the subject. Doing
so creates the risk of loss of eyesight.
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■ Display Panel
• Do not apply strong pressure to the LCD panel surface or
subject it to strong impact. Doing so can cause the display
panel glass to crack.
• Should the display panel ever become cracked, never touch
any of the liquid inside the panel. Doing so creates the risk of
skin inflammation.
• Should display panel liquid ever get into your mouth,
immediately rinse your mouth out and contact your physician.
• Should display panel liquid ever get into your eyes or onto
your skin, immediately rinse with clean water for at least 15
minutes and contact your physician.
■ Connections
• Never plug any devices that are not specified for use with this
camera into connectors. Connecting a non-specified device
creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
■ Transport
• Never operate the camera inside of an aircraft or anywhere
else where operation of such devices is restricted. Improper
use creates the risk of serious accident.
■ Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, and
other abnormalities
• Continued use of the camera while it is emitting smoke or
strange odor, or while it is overheating creates the risk of fire
and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps
whenever any of the above symptoms are present.
1. Turn off the camera.
2. If you are using the AC adaptor to power the camera,
unplug it from the wall outlet. If you are using battery
power, remove the battery from the camera, taking care to
protect yourself against burn injury.
3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service
center.
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■ Water and Foreign Matter
• Water, other liquids, or foreign matter (especially metal)
getting inside the camera creates the risk of fire and electric
shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any
of the above symptoms are present. Particular care is
required when using the camera where it is raining or
snowing, near the ocean or other body of water, or in a
bathroom.
1. Turn off the camera.
2. If you are using the AC adaptor to power the camera,
unplug it from the wall outlet. If you are using battery
power, remove the battery from the camera.
3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service
center.
■ Dropping and Rough Treatment
• Continued use of the camera after it is damaged by dropping
or other rough treatment creates the risk of fire and electric
shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any
of the above symptoms are present.
1. Turn off the camera.
2. If you are using the AC adaptor to power the camera,
unplug it from the wall outlet. If you are using battery
power, remove the battery from the camera.
3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service
center.
■ Keep Away From Fire
• Never expose the camera to fire, which can cause it to
explode and creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
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■ Disassembly and Modification
• Never try to take the camera apart or modify it in any way.
Doing so creates the risk of electric shock, burn injury, and
other personal injury. Be sure to leave all internal inspection,
maintenance, and repair up to your dealer or nearest CASIO
authorized service center.
■ Locations To Be Avoided
• Never leave the camera in any of the following types of
locations. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
– Areas subject to large amounts of humidity or dust
– Food preparation areas or other locations where oil smoke
is present
– Near heaters, on a heated carpet, in areas exposed to
direct sunlight, in a closed vehicle parked in the sun, or
other areas subject to very high temperatures
• Never place the camera on an unstable surface, on a high
shelf, etc. Doing so can cause the camera to fall, creating the
risk of personal injury.
■ Backing Up Important Data
• Always keep backup copies of important data in camera
memory by transferring it to a computer or other storage
device. Note that data can be deleted in the case of camera
malfunction, repair, etc.
■ Memory Protection
• Whenever replacing the battery, be sure to follow the correct
procedure as described in the documentation that comes with
the camera. Incorrectly replacing the battery can result in
corruption or loss of data in camera memory.
■ Rechargeable Battery
• Use only the specified charger unit or the specified device to
charge the battery. Attempting to charge the battery by an
unauthorized means creates the risk of battery overheating,
fire, and explosion.
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• Do not expose or immerse the battery in fresh water or salt
water. Doing so can damage the battery, and cause
deterioration of its performance and loss of service life.
• This battery is intended for use with a CASIO Digital Camera
only. Use with any other device creates the risk of the battery
damage, or deterioration of battery performance and service
life.
• Failure to observe any of the following precautions creates
the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion.
– Never use or leave the battery near open flame.
– Do not expose batteries to heat or fire.
– Make sure the battery is oriented correctly when it is
connected to the charger unit.
– Never carry or store the battery together with items that can
conduct electricity (necklaces, pencil lead, etc.)
– Never disassemble the battery, pierce it with a needle, or
expose it to strong impact (hit it with a hammer, step on it,
etc.), and never apply solder to it. Never place the battery
into a microwave oven, heater, high-pressure generating
device, etc.
• Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat
generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other abnormal
condition while using, charging, or storing a battery,
immediately remove it from the camera or charger unit and
keep it away from open flame.
• 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. Doing so can damage the battery, and
cause deterioration of its performance and loss of service life.
• If the battery charging does not end normally within the
specified charging time, stop charging anyway and contact
your local CASIO authorized service center. Continued
charging creates the risk of battery 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.
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• Be sure to read the user documentation that comes with the
camera and special charger unit before using or charging the
battery.
• If a 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
battery correctly.
• Should fluid from a 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.
■ AC Adaptor
• Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric
shock. Make sure you observe the following precautions
when using the AC adaptor.
– Use only the AC adaptor specified for this camera.
– Use the AC adaptor to supply power only to devices that
are specified for use with it.
– Use a 100 to 240V AC (50/60Hz) wall outlet as a power
source.
– Never plug the power cord into a wall outlet that is shared
by other devices, or into a shared extension cord.
• Misuse of the AC adaptor can cause it to become damaged,
creating the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure you
observe the following precautions when using the AC adaptor.
– Never place heavy objects on the AC adaptor or subject it
to direct heat.
– Never try to modify the AC adaptor or subject it to bending.
– Do not twist or pull on the power cord.
– Should the power cord or plug ever become damaged,
contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service
center.
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• Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet. Doing
so creates the risk of electric shock.
• Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric
shock. Make sure you observe the following precautions
when using the AC adaptor.
– Never locate the power cord near a stove or other heating
device.
– When unplugging from the wall outlet, grasp the plug on
the AC adaptor power cord. Never pull on the power cord.
– Insert the plug into the wall outlet as far as it will go.
– Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet before leaving
the camera unattended for long periods, such as when
leaving on a trip, etc.
– At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from the wall
outlet and clean off any dust built up around the prongs.
■ USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions
• Make sure you always remove the camera from the USB
cradle before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.
• Charging, USB data communication, the Photo Stand
operation can cause the AC adaptor to become warm. This is
normal and does not indicate malfunction.
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■ Battery Life
• Battery continuous operation times provided in this manual
represent the approximate amount of time before the camera
turns off due to low battery power when being powered by the
special battery under normal temperature (23°C (73°F)). They
do not guarantee that you will be able to achieve the indicated
level of operation. Actual battery life is greatly affected by
ambient temperature, battery storage conditions, the amount
of time spent in storage, etc.
• Leaving the camera on can run down battery and cause the
low battery warning to appear. Turn off the camera whenever
you are not using it.
• The low battery warning indicates that the camera is about to
turn off due to low battery power. Charge the battery as soon
as possible. Leaving low or dead batteries in the camera can
lead to battery leakage and data corruption.
■ Data Error Precautions
• Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital
components. Any of the following creates the risk of
corruption of data in camera memory.
– Removing the battery or memory card from the camera, or
placing the camera on the USB cradle while the camera is
performing an operation
– Removing the memory card from the camera or placing the
camera on the USB cradle while the operation lamp is
flashing green after turning off the camera
– Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the camera from
the USB cradle, or disconnecting the AC adaptor from the
USB cradle while a data communication operation is being
performed
– Using a battery that is low
– Other abnormal operations
Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to
appear on the monitor screen (page 239). Perform the action
indicated by the message that appears.
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■ Operating Environment
• The operating temperature range of the camera is 0°C to
40°C (32°F to 104°F).
• Do not place the camera in any of the following locations.
– In an area exposed to direct sunlight, or large amounts of
moisture or dust
– Near an air conditioner or in other areas subjected to
extreme temperature or humidity
– Inside of a motor vehicle on a hot day, or in an area
subjected to strong vibration
■ Condensation
• Sudden and extreme temperature changes, such as when the
camera is moved from the outdoors on a cold winter day into
a warm room, can cause water droplets called “condensation”
to form on the interior and the exterior of the camera. Note
that condensation can cause malfunction of the camera. To
avoid condensation, place the camera into a plastic bag
before subjecting it to sudden temperature change. Wait until
the air in the bag has had enough time to become acclimated
to the new temperature before removing the camera. After
that, open the battery cover and leave it open for a few hours.
■ Power Supply
• Use only the special rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40)
to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not
supported.
• The camera does not have a separate battery for the clock.
The date and time settings of the camera are cleared about
one day after power is totally cut off (from both the battery and
USB cradle). If this happens, be sure to reconfigure these
settings after power is restored (page 174).
■ Lens
• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the
lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause
malfunction.
• 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.
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■ Caring for your camera
• Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the lens surface
can interfere with proper operation of the camera. Avoid
touching the lens surface. To clean the lens surface, use a
blower to blow off dust or foreign matter and then wipe with a
soft, dry cloth.
• Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the flash can
interfere with proper operation of the camera. Avoid touching
the flash. If the flash becomes dirty, wipe it clean with a soft,
dry cloth.
• To clean the camera, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
■ Monitor Screen Images
• The images that normally appear on the monitor screen
during image playback are smaller than normal, and so you
cannot see all of the detail of the actual image. Your camera
has an image zoom feature (page 137) which you can use to
enlarge the monitor screen image. You can use this feature
for on-the-spot checks of important images.
■ Other Precautions
• The camera becomes slightly warm during use. This is normal
and does not indicate malfunction.
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Charging the Battery
Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery
(NP-40).
IMPORTANT!
• Use of any type of battery other than NP-40 is not
supported.
To load the battery
Open the battery cover.
1.
While pressing the battery
cover, slide it in the
direction indicated by the
arrow.
2. Load the battery into the camera.
Slide the stopper on the side of the camera in the direction
indicated by the arrow and load the battery. Press the
battery in until the stopper secures it in place.
Stopper
NP-40
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3. Close the battery cover.
Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it securely
into place as you press it against the camera.
To charge the battery
Plug the USB cradle into a household power
1.
outlet.
• Note the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area
where you purchased the camera.
The battery is not fully charged when you use the camera
for the first time after purchasing it. Use the following
procedure to charge it.
AC Adaptor
USB Cradle
[DC IN]
AC power cord
2. Make sure the camera is turned off.
If the camera is on, be sure to press [ON/OFF] to turn it off
before placing it onto the USB cradle.
3. Remove the bracket from the bottom of the
camera.
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4. With the camera positioned so the monitor
screen is facing towards you as shown in the
illustration, place it onto the USB cradle.
The [CHARGE] lamp lights red and charging starts.
• It takes about three hours to achieve a full charge. Actual
charging time depends on current battery capacity,
remaining power, and charging conditions.
Cradle contact
Carefully insert the camera
as far as it will go.
[CHARGE] lamp
Camera contact
When charging is complete
The [CHARGE] lamp, which was lit red during charging,
changes to green.
Remove the camera from the USB cradle and unplug the AC
adaptor from the power outlet.
If the [CHARGE] lamp lights amber
This indicates that charging cannot be performed because you
have just finished using the camera, or because the temperature
in your location is too hot or too cold. If this happens, wait until
the camera returns to normal temperature. When the camera
returns to a temperature where charging can be performed, the
[CHARGE] lamp will light red.
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If the [CHARGE] lamp flashes red
This indicates that the camera or battery is faulty, or that the
battery is loaded in the camera incorrectly.
Remove the battery from the camera and check if its contacts
are dirty. If they are, wipe them off with a dry cloth and then
reload the battery into the camera. After confirming that the AC
adaptor is plugged into the power outlet and the USB cradle, set
the camera on the cradle again.
If an error still continues to occur after you perform the above
steps, it could mean that the battery is faulty. Contact your
nearest CASIO authorized service center.
IMPORTANT!
• Use only the bundled USB cradle to charge the special
rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40). The battery
cannot be charged using any other type of charger device.
Attempting to use a different charger can result in
unexpected accident.
• Use only the AC adaptor that comes bundled with the
camera. Never use any other type of AC adaptor.
■ Battery Power Conservation Tips
• When you do not need to use the flash, select “ ” (flash off)
for the flash setting (page 63).
• Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features to protect
against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the
camera (page 31).
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■ Checking Remaining Battery Power
E
As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor
screen indicates remaining power as shown below.
Remaining
Power
Battery
Indicator
Indicator
Color
“ ” indicates that battery power is low. Charge the battery as
soon as possible.
Recording is not possible when “ ” is indicated. Charge the
battery immediately.
High Low
Light
blue
Orange Red Red
IMPORTANT!
• Due to differences in the power requirements of each
mode, the battery indicator may show a lower level in the
PLAY mode than what it shows in a REC mode. This is
normal, and does not indicate malfunction.
NOT
• See page 245 for information about battery life.
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Replacing the Battery
Open the battery cover.
1.
2. With the camera oriented with its monitor
screen facing upwards as shown in the
illustration, slide the stopper in the direction
indicated by the arrow and hold it there.
• This will cause the battery to come out part way.
Stopper
3. While still holding the stopper, pull the battery
out the rest of the way.
4. Load a new battery.
Battery Precautions
■ Precautions during Use
• Operation provided by a battery under cold conditions is
always less than operation under normal temperatures. This
is due to the characteristics of the battery, not the camera.
• Charge the battery in an area where the temperature is within
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.
• If a battery provides only very limited operation following a full
charge, it probably means that the battery has reached the
end of its service life. Replace the battery with a new one.
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■ Storage Precautions
• Though a rechargeable lithium ion battery provides high
capacity in a compact configuration, long-term storage while
charged can cause it to deteriorate.
– If you do not plan to use a battery for some time, fully use
up its charge before storing it.
– Always remove the battery from the camera when you are
not using it. Leaving a battery in the camera can cause it to
discharge and go dead, which will require longer charging
when you need to use the camera.
– Store batteries in a cool, dry place (20°C (68°F) or lower).
Turning Power On and Off
■ Turning Power On
To turn power on and enter the REC mode
Press [ON/OFF] (Power) or [ ] (REC).
To turn power on and enter the PLAY mode
Press [ ] (PLAY).
Pressing a button causes the operation lamp to light green
momentarily and turns on power.
[ON/OFF] (Power)
Operation Lamp
[ ] (PLAY) [] (REC)
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IMPORTANT!
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• Pressing [ON/OFF] or [ ] (REC) to turn on power also
causes the lens to extend. Take care there is nothing
pressing against or hitting the lens. Holding the lens with
your hand so it cannot extend creates the risk of
malfunction.
NOT
• Pressing [ ] (PLAY) while in the REC mode switches to
the PLAY mode. The lens retracts about 10 seconds after
switching modes.
• Auto Power Off (page 31) will turn off power automatically if
you do not perform any operation for a preset amount of
time. If this happens, turn power back on.
■ Turning Power Off
Press [ON/OFF] (Power).
NOT
• You can configure the camera so power does not turn on
when you press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY). You can
also configure the camera to turn off when you press [ ]
(REC) or [ ] (PLAY) (page 179).
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