Delta EX-P505 User Manual

Download

Digital Camera

EX-P505

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/.

K831PCM1DMX

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.

ON/OFF

Camera

Strap

Rechargeable Lithium Ion

Battery (NP-40)

CD-ROMs (2) USB Cable

Lens cap/cap holder Lens hood

AV Cable

• Note that the shape of the rapid charger 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 (BC-30L)

(Power Cord Type)

AC Power Cord

Rapid Charger (BC-30L)

Basic Reference

(Plug-in Type)

INTRODUCTION

2 INTRODUCTION

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

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

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

General Precautions 12

16 QUICK START GUIDE

First, charge the battery! ............................................ 16

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

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

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

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

To turn off the camera ................................................ 21

22 GETTING READY

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

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

Using the Monitor Screen .......................................... 26

Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 28

REC Modes 28 PLAY Mode 33 Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 34

Attaching the Strap .................................................... 36

Using the Lens Cap ................................................... 37

Power Requirements ................................................. 37

Using the Rapid Charger 37 To load the battery 42 To replace the battery 46 Power Supply Precautions 46 Using AC Power 49 Turning the Camera On and Off 51 Configuring Power Saving Settings 52

Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 53

Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 56

To configure display language and clock settings 57

INTRODUCTION

59 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording an Image ................................................... 59

Specifying the Recording Mode 59 Aiming the Camera 61 Recording an Image 62

Using Zoom ................................................................ 66

Optical Zoom 66 Digital Zoom 67

Using the Flash .......................................................... 69

Flash Unit Status 72 Changing the Flash Intensity Setting 72 Using Flash Assist 73

Using the Self-timer ................................................... 75

Specifying Image Size ............................................... 77

Specifying Image Quality ........................................... 79

80 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 80

Using Auto Focus 81 Using the Macro Mode 84 Using Pan Focus 85 Using the Infinity Mode 85 Using Manual Focus 86 Using Focus Lock 87

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 88

Using the Built-in ND Filter ........................................ 90

To turn the ND filter on and off 90

Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 91

Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually 92

Specifying the Exposure Mode .................................. 94

Using Aperture Priority AE 94 Using Shutter Speed Priority AE 96 Setting Exposure Settings Manually 97 Using Manual Assist On-screen Guidance 99 Exposure Mode Recording Precautions 100

Using the BEST SHOT Mode .................................. 100

Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup 102 To delete a BEST SHOT user setup 104

Recording a Movie ................................................... 104

Specifying Movie Image Quality 105 Recording a Standard Movie (Movie Mode) 106 Recording Past Action (Past Movie Mode) 107 Recording a Short Movie (Short Movie Mode) 108

INTRODUCTION

Instant Movie Setups

(MOVIE BEST SHOT Mode) ..................................... 111

Creating Your Own MOVIE BEST SHOT Setup 112

Recording Audio ........................................................114

Adding Audio to a Snapshot 114

Using the Histogram ................................................. 116

REC Mode Camera Settings .................................... 118

Specifying ISO Sensitivity 119 Selecting the Metering Mode 120 Using the Filter Function 121 Specifying Outline Sharpness 121 Specifying Color Saturation 122 Specifying Contrast 122 Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 123 Turning Image Review On and Off 123 Using Icon Help 124 Assigning Functions to the [] and [] Keys 125 Specifying Power On Default Settings 125 Resetting the Camera 127

Using the Shortcut Menu (EX Menu) ....................... 128

Installing the Lens Hood and a Lens Filter .............. 129

130 PLAYBACK

Basic Playback Operation ........................................ 130

Playing an Audio Snapshot 131

Zooming the Display Image ..................................... 132

Resizing an Image ................................................... 133

Cropping an Image ................................................... 135

Playing and Editing a Movie .................................... 136

Playing a Movie 136 Editing a Movie 138 Capturing a Still Image from a Movie

(MOTION PRINT) 141

Displaying the 9-image View ................................... 143

Playing a Slideshow ................................................. 144

Rotating the Display Image ...................................... 146

Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 147

To re-record audio 148

Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen ........... 149

Selecting the Video Input System 151

152 DELETING FILES

Deleting a Single File ............................................... 152

Deleting All Files ...................................................... 153

INTRODUCTION

154 FILE MANAGEMENT

Folders ..................................................................... 154

Memory Folders and Files 154

Protecting Files ........................................................ 155

To protect a single file 155 To protect all files in memory 156

157 OTHER SETTINGS

Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 157

To configure sound settings 157 To set the confirmation tone volume level 158 To set the audio volume level for movie and audio

snapshot playback 158

Specifying the File Name Serial Number

Generation Method .................................................. 159

Setting the Clock ...................................................... 159

To select your Home Time zone 160 To set the current time and date 161 Changing the Date Format 161

Using World Time ..................................................... 162

To display the World Time screen 162 To configure World Time settings 162

Changing the Display Language ............................. 163

Changing the USB Port Protocol ............................. 164

Formatting Built-in Memory ...................................... 165

166 USING A MEMORY CARD

Using a Memory Card .............................................. 167

To insert a memory card into the camera 167 To replace the memory card 168 Formatting a Memory Card 169

Copying Files ........................................................... 170

To copy all the files in built-in memory to a

memory card 171

To copy a specific file from a memory card to

built-in memory 171

173 PRINTING IMAGES

DPOF ........................................................................ 174

To configure print settings for a single image 175 To configure print settings for all images 176

Using PictBridge ....................................................... 177

Date Printing 181

PRINT Image Matching III ............................................ 182

Exif Print ................................................................... 182

183 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER

Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 183

Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 191

INTRODUCTION

Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a

Computer .................................................................. 196

Memory Data ............................................................ 197

DCF Protocol 197 Memory Folder Structure 197 Image Files Supported by the Camera 199

200 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER

Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 200

About the bundled CD-ROM 200 Computer System Requirements 202 Managing Images on a PC 204 Retouching, Reorienting, and Printing a Snapshot 207 Playing a Movie 209 Editing a Movie 212 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 213 User Registration 214 Exiting the Menu Application 214

Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 215

About the bundled CD-ROM 215 Computer System Requirements 216 Managing Images on a Macintosh 217 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 218 To register as a camera user 218

219 APPENDIX

Menu Reference ....................................................... 219

Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 221

Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 224

If you have problems installing the USB driver... 228 Display Messages 229

Specifications ........................................................... 231

INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANT!

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

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of the EX-P505.

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

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

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

• The SD logo is a registered trademark.

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

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

•

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

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

• Ulead is a trademark of Ulead Systems, Inc.

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

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

INTRODUCTION

■ LCD Panel

The LCD panel is a product of the latest LCD manufacturing technology that provides a pixel yield of

99.99%. This means that less than 0.01% of the total pixels are defective (they do not turn on or always remain turned on).

■ Copyright Restrictions

Except for the purposes of your own personal enjoyment, unauthorized copying of snapshot files, movie files, and audio files violates copyright laws and international contracts. Distribution to third parties of such files over the Internet without permission of the copyright holder, whether for profit or for free, violates copyright laws and international contracts.

Features

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

• 2.0-inch TFT color LCD swivel monitor screen

• 40X zoom (page 66)

5X optical zoom, 8X digital zoom

• High-resolution movie recording with audio (page 104) VGA size, 30 fps, MPEG-4 AVI format

• A choice of movie modes (page 104) Movie modes include a standard Movie mode, a Past Movie mode (movie starts from five seconds before the shutter button was pressed), and Short Movie mode (movie is a preset length that starts before the shutter button was pressed and ends after it is pressed), and a MOVIE BEST SHOT mode (instant camera setup based on MOVIE BEST SHOT sample scenes).

• MOTION PRINT (page 141) Capture frames from a movie and create still images that are suitable for printing.

• 7.5MB flash memory Images can be recorded without using a memory card.

INTRODUCTION

• Ex Finder view (page 32) The Ex Finder view provides you with a wealth of information on the monitor screen as you compose your images.

• Ex Menu (page 128) Ex Menu gives you short-cut menu access to four frequently-used settings.

• Multi Auto Focus (page 83) 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.

• Movable Auto Focus (AF) Area (page 82) You can move the focus area to the location you want.

• Manual Assist (page 99) Follow the on-screen guidance when configuring manual exposure settings.

• Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia Cards) for memory expansion (page 166)

• BEST SHOT (page 100) 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.

• Triple Self-timer (page 75) The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times, automatically.

• Real-time RGB histogram (page 116) 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 162) A simple operation sets the current time for your current location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 time zones.

• Audio Snapshot Mode (page 114) Use this mode to record snapshots that also include audio.

• After Recording (page 147) Use this mode to add audio to snapshots after you record them.

• Selectable Sound Settings (page 157) You can configure different sounds to play whenever you turn on the camera, press the shutter button half-way or all the way, or perform a key operation.

• DCF Data Storage (page 197) DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage protocol provides image compatibility between the digital camera and printers.

INTRODUCTION

• Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page 174) Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used when specifying images and quantities for printing by professional print services.

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

• PictBridge support (page 177) Connect directly to a PictBridge compatible printer and you can print images without going through a computer.

• Transfer images to a computer simply by connecting the camera with a USB cable (pages 183, 200)

• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed protocol support (pages 184, 192) This camera supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed protocol. Though it can be used with a computer that supports only USB 1.1 protocol, higher speed data transfer becomes possible when USB 2.0 Hi-Speed is supported.

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

149)

III

Compatible (page 182)

III

data (mode

III

reads this data and

• Ulead Movie Wizard SE VCD (page 212) Bundled Ulead Movie Wizard SE VCD software lets you edit movie files on your computer and create Video CDs. Software can be upgraded to convert files so they can be played by a DVD player.

• Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands (pages 204, 207, 216) 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.

INTRODUCTION

Precautions

General Precautions

Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the EX-P505.

All references in this manual to “camera” refer to the CASIO EX-P505 Digital Camera.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

INTRODUCTION

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

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

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

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

• Never use the camera inside of an aircraft or in any other area where its use is prohibited. Doing so creates the risk of accident.

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

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

INTRODUCTION

■ 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.

■ 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 229). 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

INTRODUCTION

■ Condensation

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

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

■ Power Supply

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

• This camera does not have a separate battery for the clock. The date and time settings of the camera are cleared whenever power is totally cut off (from both the battery and AC adaptor). Be sure to reconfigure these settings after power is interrupted (page 56).

■ Lens

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

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

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

■ Other

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

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

QUICK START GUIDE

First, charge the battery!

Charge the rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40) that comes with the camera (page 37).

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

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

Power Cord Type

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

Plug-in Type

QUICK START GUIDE

Load the battery into the camera (page 42).

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 56 for details.

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

Open the monitor screen to turn on the camera.

• You can also turn on the camera by pressing the power button.

Press [왖] to select the language you want.

Press [SET] to register the language setting.

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

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

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

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

Set the date and the time.

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

QUICK START GUIDE

1920N

2560

05/1212

0.0

To record an image

Snapshot mode icon

Operation lamp

1920N

2560

–

0.0

05/

/24 :

Focus frame

See page 59 for details.

4,5

Before using a commercially available memory card, be sure to first format it using the camera’s formatting procedure. For details about formatting a memory card, see page 169.

Remove the lens cap from the lens.

Open the monitor screen to turn on the camera.

• You can also turn on the camera by pressing the power button.

Align the mode dial with “ ” (Snapshot mode).

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

Point the camera at the subject, use the monitor screen to compose the image, and then press the

shutter button half way.

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

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

QUICK START GUIDE

To view a recorded image

See page 130 or details.

Open the monitor screen to turn on the camera.

• You can also turn on the camera by pressing the power button.

Align the mode dial with “ ” (PLAY mode).

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

To delete an image

See page 152 or details.

3, 4, 5, 6

Open the monitor screen to turn on the camera.

• You can also turn on the camera by pressing the power button.

Align the mode dial with “ ” (PLAY mode).

Press [왔] ( ).

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

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Delete”.

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

Press [SET] to delete the image.

QUICK START GUIDE

To turn off the camera

See page 51 or details.

Position the monitor screen inwards to turn off the camera.

• You can also turn off the camera by pressing the power button.

GETTING READY

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

About This Manual

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

■ Terminology

The following table defines the terminology used in this manual.

This term as used in this manual:

“camera”

“file memory”

“battery”

“rapid charger”

Means this:

The CASIO EX-P505 Digital Camera

The location where the camera is currently storing images you record (page 62)

The NP-40 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery

The CASIO BC-30L Rapid Charger

This term as used in this manual:

“a REC mode”

“digital noise”

Means this:

The currently selected recording mode (Snapshot, BEST SHOT, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Speed Priority AE, Manual Exposure, Movie, Short Movie, Past Movie, MOVIE BEST SHOT)

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

■ 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 (“ ”).

GETTING READY

■ Supplementary Information

• IMPORTANT! indicates very important

information you need to know in order to use the camera correctly.

• NOTE indicates information that is useful when

operating the camera.

■ 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 197.

General Guide

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

■ Front

623 54

ON/OFF

1 Zoom controller 2 Shutter button 3 Power button 4 Self-timer lamp 5 Speaker 6 Stereo microphones 7 Lens

GETTING READY

■ Back

8 Operation lamp 9 Mode dial

: PLAY mode

: Snapshot mode : BEST SHOT mode : Aperture Priority AE mode

0 A

SET

B C

: Shutter Speed Priority AE mode : Manual Exposure mode

: Past Movie mode

: Short Movie mode : MOVIE BEST SHOT mode : Movie mode

0 Strap ring

REC modes

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

GETTING READY

P Q

■ Side

F G

J K

N/OFF

F [ ](Focus) button G [EX] button H [ ](Flash) button

I Flash J [DC IN 4.5V]

(AC adaptor connector)

K [USB/AV]

(USB/AV port)

L Terminal panel cover

Open Terminal Panel Cover

■ Bottom

M Battery cover N Tripod screw hole

• Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.

O Stopper P Battery compartment Q Memory card slot

GETTING READY

Using the Monitor Screen

You can position the monitor screen to suit your shooting or viewing conditions. Opening the monitor screen automatically turns on the camera.

IMPORTANT!

• When changing the position of the monitor screen, grasp the screen on its top and bottom edges. Take care you do not touch the liquid crystal panel. Also make sure you never try to force the monitor screen to move past its normal range of movement. Doing so can damage the monitor screen.

1 180 degrees left and right

3 90 degrees back

90˚

180˚

2 180 degrees forward

180˚

GETTING READY

• Positioning the monitor screen so it is facing the same direction as the lens causes the recorded image to be flipped into a mirror image automatically. This makes it possible to compose a self-portrait with the monitor screen.

• Position the monitor screen outwards to use it for composing images.

• Position the monitor screen inwards to turn off the camera.

NOTE

• You can also turn the camera on and off with the power button (page 51).

IMPORTANT!

• After you are finished using the monitor screen, always close the LCD panel. Leaving the monitor screen facing open exposes the LCD panel to accidental impact, which creates the risk of breaking, cracking, etc.

GETTING READY

Monitor Screen Contents

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

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

contents actually produced on the camera.

REC Modes

123 465

Flash mode indicator

(page 69)

None Auto

Flash Off

Flash On

Red Eye Reduction

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

2 Focus mode indicator

(page 80)

None Auto Focus

Macro

Pan Focus

Infinity

Manual Focus

• appears only during movie recording.

3 White balance indicator

(page 91)

None Auto

Daylight

Cloudy

Shade

Fluorescent 1

Fluorescent 2

Tungsten

Flash

Manual

4 Self-timer mode

(page 75)

None 1 Shot

10-second Self-timer

2-second Self-timer

Triple Self-timer

5 Recording mode

(page 59)

Snapshot

BEST SHOT

Aperture Priority AE

Shutter Speed Priority AE

Manual Exposure

Movie

Past Movie

Short Movie

MOVIE BEST SHOT

6 Metering mode indicator

(page 120)

Multi

Center Weighted

Spot

GETTING READY

7 • Snapshots: Image size

(page 77) 2560×1920 pixels 2560×1712 (3:2) pixels 2048×1536 pixels 1600×1200 pixels 1280×960 pixels

640×480 pixels

• Movies: Recording time (page 106)

8 • Snapshots: Memory Capacity

(pages 63, 231) (Remaining number of storable images)

• Movies: Remaining recording time (page 106)

9 Image quality

• Snapshots (page 79) F : Fine N : Normal E : Economy

• Movies (page 105) HQ : High Quality NORMAL : Normal LP : Long Play

0 Date and time (page 159)

A Battery capacity

(page 45)

B Histogram (page 116)

C Focus frame (page 81)

• Focused: Green

• Unfocused: Red

NOTE

• Changing the setting of any one of the following functions will cause Icon Help text to appear on the monitor screen. You can turn off Icon Help if you want (page 124). Recording mode, flash mode, focus mode, white balance, self-timer, metering mode

GETTING READY

Digital zoom indicator (page 67)

E ISO sensitivity (page 119)

F ND filter (page 90)

G Aperture value (pages 63, 94)

H Shutter speed value (pages 63, 96)

I Zoom indicator (page 67)

• Left side indicates optical zoom.

• Right side indicates digital zoom.

NOTE

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

F G H

■ Exposure Panel

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

• The following explains the items that appear on the exposure panel. Note that the current REC mode determines which items appear.

1 ND filter (page 90)

Turns the ND filter on and off.

• The exposure panel appears on the monitor screen when “A” (Aperture Priority AE) or “M” (Manual Exposure) is selected with the mode dial.

Exposure Panel

ND filter

GETTING READY

2 Aperture value (pages 63, 94)

Use this item to adjust the aperture.

• The aperture value is displayed in the exposure panel when the mode dial is set to “A” (aperture priority AE) or “M” (manual exposure).

3 Shutter speed (pages 63, 96)

Use this item to adjust the shutter speed.

• The shutter speed is displayed in the exposure panel when the mode dial is set to “S” (shutter speed priority AE) or “M” (manual exposure).

Aperture value

Shutter speed

4 EV shift (exposure compensation value)

(page 88) Use this item to adjust the exposure compensation (EV shift) value.

• The EV shift value appears in the exposure panel when the mode dial is set to “A” (aperture priority AE) or “S” (shutter speed priority AE). The EV shift value also appears when the mode dial is set to any setting other than “M” (manual exposure) when “EV Shift” is assigned as the “L/R Key” function (page 125).

5 Manual Focus (MF) setting (page 86)

Use this item for adjust focus manually.

• The manual focus setting item is displayed in the exposure panel when manual focus is selected (indicated by “ ” on the monitor screen) using [ ].

EV shift

MF setting

GETTING READY

■ Ex Finder View

435

2 1

8 9

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.

• This scale appears when you press the shutter button half way.

2 Focal distance 3 White balance indicator (page 91) 4 Flash mode indicator (page 69) 5 Focus mode indicator (page 80) 6 ISO sensitivity (page 119)

7 Manual focus icon

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

• If you use [] and [ ] to move the cursor to “ ” and then press [] or [], the Ex Finder view will disappear and the manual focus position indicator (page 86) will appear. After a few moments, the Ex Finder view will reappear.

8 Color change icon

• Use [] and [ ] to move the cursor to “ ” and then press [] or [] to change the color of the Ex Finder view.

9 ND filter (page 90) : Aperture value (pages 63, 94) A Shutter speed (pages 63, 96)

• ISO sensitivity, aperture, and shutter speed 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.

B EV shift (exposure compensation value) (page 88) C Histogram (page 116)

GETTING READY

PLAY Mode

E D

1 PLAY mode file type

Snapshot

Movie

Past Movie

Short Movie

MOVIE BEST SHOT

Audio Snapshot

12 3

4 5

6 7 8 9

0AB

2 Image protection indicator

(page 155)

3 Folder name/File name

(page 154)

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

100-0023

Folder name File name

4 • Snapshots: Image quality

(page 79) F : Fine N : Normal E : Economy

5 • Snapshots: Image Size

(page 77)

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

640×480 pixels

• Movies: Image quality (page 105) HQ : High Quality NORMAL : Normal LP : Long Play

6 ISO sensitivity (page 119) 7 Aperture value

(pages 63, 94)

8 Shutter speed value

(pages 63, 96)

9 Date and time (page 159)

0 White balance indicator

(page 91)

Auto

AWB

Daylight

Cloudy

Shade

Fluorescent 1

Fluorescent 2

Tungsten

Flash

Manual

A Flash mode indicator

(page 69)

Flash On

Flash Off

Red-eye reduction

GETTING READY

B Recording mode

(page 59)

Snapshot

BEST SHOT

Aperture Priority AE

Shutter Speed Priority AE

Manual Exposure

C Battery capacity

(page 45)

D Metering mode indicator

(page 120)

E Histogram (page 116) F EV value (page 88)

Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen

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

■ REC Modes

Indicators on

Indicators off Histogram on

Ex Finder view on

GETTING READY

■ PLAY Mode

Indicators on Histogram/Details on

Indicators off

IMPORTANT!

• The Ex Finder view cannot be displayed in the following modes: PLAY, Movie, Past Movie, Short Movie, MOVIE BEST SHOT.

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

GETTING READY

Attaching the Strap

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

Buckle

Strap ring

IMPORTANT!

• To avoid dropping the camera while operating it, be sure to wear the strap around your wrist. Use the buckle to ensure that the strap is fastened snugly around your wrist.

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

• Never swing the camera around by the strap.

GETTING READY

Using the Lens Cap

Always keep the lens cap on the lens whenever you are not using the camera.

Cap holder Small loop

Large loop

Attach the lens cap holder to the strap. This protects against accidental loss of the lens cap.

Power Requirements

Your camera can operate on either battery power or AC power.

• Battery One NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery

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

• Household AC Power AC Adaptor: AD-C40 (Option)

Using the Rapid Charger

[CHARGE] lamp

Contacts

GETTING READY

■

Loading the Battery into the Rapid Charger

Making sure that the positive and negative contacts are aligned correctly, load the battery into the rapid charger. Note that the battery will not charge properly if it is not positioned correctly in the rapid charger.

■ To charge the battery

Correctly positioning the positive and negative terminals of the battery, load the battery into the rapid charger.

Power Cord Type

○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○

Plug-in Type

GETTING READY

Plug the rapid charger into a household power outlet.

• This will cause the [CHARGE] lamp to turn red.

• Charging will take about two hours.

• Note that the shape of the rapid charger depends on

the area where you purchased the camera.

[CHARGE] lamp

Rapid Charger

AC power cord

NOTE

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

GETTING READY

Plug

[CHARGE] lamp

Rapid Charger

NOTE

•

The plug-in type rapid charger is designed for operation on power ranging from 100V AC to 240V AC. Note, however, that the shape of the power plug varies according to country or geographic area. When traveling abroad, it is up to you to find out if the shape of the

rapid local power outlets and to purchase any required adaptors.

charger power plug is compatible with

The [CHARGE] lamp turns green when charging is complete.

After charging is complete, unplug the rapid charger from the power outlet, and remove the battery from it.

• Always unplug the rapid charger from the power outlet and remove the battery whenever you are not charging.

GETTING READY

IMPORTANT!

•

If the battery or you start charging or if it becomes hot during charging, the

rapid indicated when its [CHARGE] lamp is lit amber. Charging will resume when the temperature returns to the allowable charging temperature range, which is indicated when the [CHARGE] lamp turns red.

• Charging after removing it from the camera can result in only partial charging. Give charging it.

• Battery discharges slightly even when it is left without loading it into the camera. Because of this, it is recommended that you charge immediately before you need to use it.

• The battery used with this camera is specifically designed for use with digital cameras. If you want to try to use it to power another type of device, you should first check the user documentation that comes with the device to see if the battery is compatible.

• Though the actual service life of the battery depends on the environment under which it is used, you can expect to be able to recharge it about 500 times before it needs replacement.

rapid

charger is very hot or cold when

charger will enter a standby state, which is

the

battery while it is still warm immediately

the

battery time to cool before

the

battery

• Charging the battery may cause interference with TV and radio reception. If this happens, plug the charger into an outlet that is further away from the TV or radio.

• Dirty charger contacts and/or battery terminals can make proper charging impossible. Be sure to wipe contacts and terminals occasionally with a dry cloth to keep them clean.

GETTING READY

To load the battery

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

Aligning the () marks on the camera and battery as shown in the illustration, press down on the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow and slide the battery into the camera.

Stopper

NP-40

() marks

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

GETTING READY

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

IMPORTANT!

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

■ If the camera does not work normally

This can mean there is a problem with how the battery is loaded. Remove the battery from the camera and check the battery contacts for dirt. If the contacts are dirty, wipe them clean with a dry cloth.

GETTING READY

■ Battery Life Guidelines

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

Operation

Number of Shots (CIPA Standard)*

Number of Shots, Continuous Recording*

Continuous Snapshot Playback*

Continuous Movie Recording*

(Operating Time)

Apporoximate Battery Life

220 shots (110 minutes)

550 shots (110 minutes)

200 minutes

120 minutes

Supported Battery: NP-40 Storage Medium: SD Memory Card

*1 Number of Shots (CIPA Standard)

• Temperature: 23°C (73°F)

• Monitor Screen: On

• Zoom operation between full wide to full telephoto

every 30 seconds, during which two images are recorded, one image with flash; power turned off and back on every time 10 images are recorded.

*2 Continuous Recording Conditions

• Temperature: 23°C (73°F)

• Monitor screen: On

• Flash: Off

• Image recorded every 12 seconds, alternating full

wide-angle and full telephoto zoom

*3 Continuous Snapshot Playback Conditions

• Temperature: 23°C (73°F)

• Scroll one image about every 10 seconds

*4 Approximate time for continuous movie recording,

without using zoom.

GETTING READY

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

• Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash, zoom and auto focus, and how long you leave power turned on.

■ Tips to Make the Battery Last Longer

• If you do not need the flash while recording, select (flash off) for the flash mode. See page 69 for more information.

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

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

• Using Manual Focus (page 86) or Pan Focus (page 85) during movie recording extends battery life.

■ Low Battery Indicator

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

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

Battery Level High Low

Indicator

GETTING READY

To replace the battery

Open the battery cover.

Press down on the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow.

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

Stopper

Release the stopper and pull the battery from the camera.

• Take care so you do not drop the battery.

Load a new battery into the camera (page 42).

Power Supply Precautions

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

■ Battery Handling Precautions

● SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

NOTE

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

• Use only the rapid charger (BC-30L) to charge the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery. Never use any other charging device.

GETTING READY

• Failure to observe any of the following precautions while using the battery creates the risk of overheating, fire, and explosion. — Never try to use the battery to power any device

other than this camera.

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

it into fire, or otherwise expose it to intense heat.

— Make sure the battery is oriented correctly when you

load it into the camera or attach it to the rapid charger.

— Never carry or store the battery together with items

that can conduct electricity (necklaces, pencil lead, etc.)

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

way, or expose it to strong impact.

— Do not immerse the battery in fresh water or salt

water.

— Do not use or leave the battery under direct

sunlight, in an automobile parked in the sun, or in any other area subject to high temperatures.

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

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

• If the battery does not achieve full charge after the

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

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

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

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

GETTING READY

● PRECAUTIONS DURING USE

• Charge the battery in a location where the temperature is in the range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). Charging outside this temperature range can cause charging to take longer than normal or even cause charging to fail.

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

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

• Always make sure that the rapid charger is on a level surface when using it for charging.

● BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS

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

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

● USING THE BATTERY

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

GETTING READY

■ Rapid Charger Precautions

• Never plug the rapid charger into an outlet whose voltage rating is different from that marked on the rapid charger. Doing so creates the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric shock.

• Never plug in or unplug the rapid charger while your hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.

• Do not plug the rapid charger into an outlet or extension cord that is shared by other devices. Doing so creates the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric shock.

• The rapid charger becomes slightly warm during charging. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.

• Unplug the rapid charger from the power outlet whenever you are not using it.

• Never use the rapid charger with a voltage converter. Doing so can damage it. The rapid charger can be used where the power supply is in the range of 100V to 240V AC.

Using AC Power

You need to purchase the optionally available AC adaptor (AD-C40) in order to be able to power the camera using AC power.

Connect the AC power cord to the AC adaptor.

Open the camera’s terminal panel cover and connect the AC adaptor to the port marked [DC IN 4.5V].

GETTING READY

Plug the AC power cord into an electrical outlet.

[DC IN 4.5V]

Terminal panel cover

AC adaptor

Plug

AC power cord

■ Using AC Adaptor In Another Geographic Area

• The AC adaptor can be used with any power source rated

from 100V to 240V AC. If you plan to use the AC adaptor in another country, it is up to you to purchase the applicable AC power cord that matches the configuration of power receptacles in that country.

GETTING READY

■ AC Adaptor Precautions

• Be sure to turn off power before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.

• Always turn camera power off before disconnecting the AC adaptor, even if the camera has a battery installed. If you don’t, the camera will turn off automatically when you disconnect the AC adaptor. You also run the risk of damaging the camera whenever you disconnect the AC adaptor without first turning power off.

• The AC adaptor may become warm to touch after extended periods of use. This is normal and is not cause for alarm.

• After using the camera, turn it off and unplug the AC adaptor from the AC outlet.

• The camera automatically switches over to AC adaptor powered operation whenever the AC adaptor is plugged into the camera.

• Use of the AC adaptor to power the camera is recommended when connected to a computer.

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

Turning the Camera On and Off

Press the power button to turn on the camera, which causes the operation lamp to light green momentarily. Press the power button again to turn off the camera. Opening the monitor screen also turns on the camera, and closing the screen turns it off.

Operation lamp

Monitor Screen

IMPORTANT!

• If camera power is turned off by the Auto Power Off feature, press the power button to turn it back on again.

Power button

GETTING READY

Configuring Power Saving Settings

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

Sleep : Automatically turns off the monitor screen

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

Turn on the camera.

Press [MENU].

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

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

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

operation for a specified amount of time.

● See “Using the On-screen Menus” (page 53) for information about how to use menus.

To configure this feature: Select this setting:

Sleep Sleep

Auto Power Off Auto Power Off

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

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

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

• Note that the Sleep feature does not operate in the

PLAY mode.

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

GETTING READY

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

— While the camera is connected to computer or TV

via its USB/AV port

— While a slideshow is in progress

— While a movie is being recorded

— While playing back a movie

— During Short Movie standby

— During Past Movie standby

Using the On-screen Menus

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

Turn on the camera, and then align the mode dial with “ ”.

• If you want to enter the PLAY mode instead, you would align the mode dial with “ ”.

Mode dial

GETTING READY

Press [MENU].

[][

[MENU]

SET

][][

Selection cursor (indicates the currently selected item)

Tab

[SET]



]

Settings

● Menu Screen Operations

When you want to do this:

Move between tabs

Move from the tab to the settings

Move from the settings to the tab

Move between the settings

Display the options available for a setting

Select an option

Apply the setting and exit the menu screen

Apply the setting and return to tab selection

Exit the menu screen

Do this:

Press [] and [].

Press [].

Press [].

Press [] and [].

Press [] or press [SET].

Press [] and [].

Press [SET].

Press [].

Press [MENU].

GETTING READY

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

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

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

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

Example: To select the

“Self-timer” item.

selected setting.

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

To do this:

Apply the setting and exit the menu screen.

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

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

• See “Menu Reference” on page 219 for more information about menus.

Perform this key operation:

Press [SET].

Press [].

1. Press [].

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

GETTING READY

Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings

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

• Display language

• Home city

• Date Style

• Date and time

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

IMPORTANT!

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

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

removed from the camera

— When using the AC adaptor to power the camera,

disconnecting the AC adaptor

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

• If you make a mistake when setting the language or clock with the following procedure, you will need to use the camera’s menu to individually change the language (page 163) or clock (page 159) settings.

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

• Even if you configure date and time settings, the date and time are not stamped into the images themselves. Note, however, that you can specify inclusion of the date inside of an image when printing (page 181).

GETTING READY

To configure display language and clock settings

Open the monitor screen to turn on the camera.

• You can also turn on the camera by pressing the power button.

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

: Japanese

English : English

Français : French

Deutsch : German

Español : Spanish

Italiano : Italian

Português : Portuguese

: Chinese (Complex)

: Chinese (Simplified)

: Korean

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

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

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

When you want to do this:

Keep time using summer time (Daylight Saving Time)

Keep time using standard time

Select this setting:

Off

GETTING READY

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

Set the current date and the time.

Example: December 24, 2005

To display the date like this:

05/12/24

24/12/05

12/24/05

Select this format:

YY/MM/DD

DD/MM/YY

MM/DD/YY

To do this:

Change the setting at the current cursor location

Move the cursor between settings

Toggle between 12-hour and 24hour timekeeping

Press [SET] to register the settings and exit

Do this:

Press [] and [].

Press [] and [].

Press [DISP].

the setting screen.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image.

Recording an Image

Specifying the Recording Mode

Your CASIO digital camera has nine recording modes, each of which is described below. Before recording an image, use the mode dial to select the recording mode that suits the type of image you are trying to record.

Snapshot mode

BEST SHOT mode

Aperture Priority AE mode

Shutter Speed Priority AE mode

Manual Exposure mode

Past Movie mode

Mode dial

Short Movie mode

MOVIE BEST SHOT mode

Movie mode

PLAY mode

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

• (BEST SHOT mode) This mode makes camera setup as easy as selecting the applicable sample scene. Simply select one of 22 sample scenes, and the camera will automatically be configured with the settings required to record a similar image (page

100).

• (Aperture Priority AE mode) In this mode, you select the aperture, and other settings are adjusted accordingly (page 94).

• (Shutter Speed Priority AE mode) In this mode, you select the shutter speed, and other settings are adjusted accordingly (page 96).

• (Manual Exposure mode) This mode gives you total control over aperture and shutter speed settings (page 97).

• (Past Movie mode) Pressing the shutter button starts recording from five seconds prior to the point the button is pressed. Use this mode when you want to make sure you do not miss fastmoving action (page 107).

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

1920N

2560

05/1212

0.0

• (Short Movie mode) Each press of the shutter button in this mode records a short movie that starts before the button is pressed and ends after the button is pressed (page 108).

• (MOVIE BEST SHOT mode) This mode makes camera setup as easy as selecting the applicable sample scene. Select one of the MOVIE BEST SHOT scenes and the camera automatically configures itself with the setup for that scene (page 111).

• (Movie mode) Use this mode for general movie recording (page 106).

NOTE

• The icon of the currently selected recording mode (like for the Snapshot mode) is displayed on the monitor screen.

Snapshot mode icon

1920N

2560

–

0.0

05/

/24 :

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Aiming the Camera

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

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

• Vertical

IMPORTANT!

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

Flash Stereo microphones

Lens

NOTE

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

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording an Image

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

• When an optionally available SD memory card or MultiMediaCard (MMC) is loaded in the camera, images are stored on the card (page 166).

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

169).

Remove the lens cap from the lens.

Lens cap

Open the monitor screen or press the power button to turn on the camera.

• This causes an image or a message to appear on the monitor screen.

Monitor screen

Align the mode dial

Power button

with “ ” (Snapshot mode).

• This enters the Snapshot mode for image recording.

Mode dial

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

1920N

2560

05/1212

0.0

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

• The focusing range of the camera depends on focus mode you are using (page 80).

Press the shutter button half way to focus the image.

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

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

Focus frame

Shutter button

Operation lamp

2560

05/

–

1920N

0.0

/24

● Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation

When you see this:

Green focus frame Green operation lamp

Red focus frame Flashing green operation lamp

It means this:

The image is in focus.

The image is not in focus.

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

White balance

Self-timer

Recording Mode

Focus mode

Metering mode indicator

Memory capacity Flash mode

Image quality

Image size

EV shift

Date and time

ISO sensitivity Aperture value Shutter speed value

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

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

passing through the lens to reach the CCD. A larger aperture value indicates a smaller opening for light to pass through.

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

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

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

• The number of images you can record depends on the image size and the image quality setting you are using (pages 77, 79,

231).

Shutter button

■ Recording Precautions

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

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

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

• When “Auto” is selected for the ISO sensitivity setting (page 119), the camera automatically adjusts its sensitivity in accordance with the brightness of the subject. This can cause some digital noise (graininess) to appear in images of relatively dark subjects.

• When recording a dimly lit subject while “Auto” is selected for the ISO sensitivity setting (page 119), the camera increases sensitivity and uses a faster shutter speed. Because of this, you need to guard against camera movement if you have flash turned off (page 69).

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

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

■ About Auto Focus

• Proper focus may be difficult or even impossible when shooting the following types of subjects.

— Solid color walls or subjects with little contrast — Strongly backlit subjects — Very shiny objects — Venetian blinds or other horizontally repeating patterns — Multiple subjects that are varying distances from the

camera

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

• Note that a green operation lamp and focus frame do not

necessarily guarantee that the resulting image will be in focus.

• If Auto Focus does not produce the results you want for some reason, try using focus lock (page 87) or manual focus (page 86).

■ About the REC Mode Monitor Screen

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

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

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

104).

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Using Zoom

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

Zoom out Zoom in

Optical Zoom

The optical zoom range is 1X to 5X.

• The optical zoom range when Macro is selected as the focus mode (page 84) is 1X to 2.25X.

In a REC mode, move the zoom controller left or right to zoom.

• Moving the zoom controller as far as it goes in either direction will zoom at high speed.

To do this:

Zoom out

Zoom in

Move the zoom controller in this direction:

(Wide Angle)

(Telephoto)

Zoom controller

Compose the image, and then press the shutter button.

NOTE

• The optical zoom factor also affects the lens aperture.

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

• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation, a value will appear on the monitor screen to tell you the focusing range (pages 82, 84, 87).

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Digital Zoom

Digital zoom digitally enlarges the part of the image at the center of the image screen. The range of digital zoom is 5X to 40X (in combination with optical zoom).

IMPORTANT!

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

■ To record an image using digital zoom

In a REC mode, hold

Digital zoom indicator

the zoom controller towards (telephoto) / side.

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

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

Optical Zoom range

1X 5X 40X

Optical/digital zoom switch over point

• The above shows what the zoom indicator looks like when digital zoom is turned on (page 68). The digital zoom range is not displayed when digital zoom is turned off.

Zoom range

Zoom pointer

Zoom indicator

Digital

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Release the zoom controller momentarily, and then slide it towards (telephoto) / side again to move the zoom pointer into the digital zoom range.

• The zoom pointer will also stop when you move the pointer back to the switch over point to re-enter the optical zoom range. Release the zoom controller and then slide it towards (wide angle) / side again to move into the optical zoom range.

Compose the image, and then press the shutter button.

■ To turn digital zoom on and off

In a REC mode, press [MENU].

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

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

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

To do this:

Turn on digital zoom

Turn off digital zoom

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

Select this setting:

Off

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Using the Flash

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

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

Approximately 0.4 to 3.0 meters (1.3´ to 9.8´) (ISO Sensitivity: Auto) * Depends on zoom factor.

In a REC mode, press [ ].

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

[ ]

Flash mode indicator

To do this:

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

Turn off the flash (Flash Off)

Always fire the flash (Flash On)

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

Select this setting:

None

* When using Icon Help (page 124), select “ Auto

Flash”.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Record the image.

• If the camera senses that the flash is necessary, the flash unit will pop up automatically if you press the shutter release half way or all the way down.

• Note that the flash unit does not close automatically. After you are finished using it, you need to close it by hand.

Flash unit

IMPORTANT!

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

• Using the flash while “Auto” is selected for the ISO Sensitivity setting increases sensitivity, which can cause large amounts of digital noise to appear in the image. You can reduce digital noise by using a lower ISO Sensitivity setting. Note, however, that this also has the effect of shortening the flash range (the range that is covered by the light from the flash) (page 119).

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

■ Flash On

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

■ About Red-eye Reduction

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

IMPORTANT!

Note the following important points when using redeye reduction.

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

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

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Flash Unit Status

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

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

* Operation lamp

When the operation lamp is doing this:

Flashing red

Lit red

Operation lamp

It means this:

Flash unit is charging

Flash unit is ready to fire

Changing the Flash Intensity Setting

Perform the following steps to change the flash intensity setting.

In a REC mode, press [MENU].

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

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

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

To make flash intensity:

Stronger

Normal

Weaker

IMPORTANT!

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

Select this setting:

–1

–2

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Using Flash Assist

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

disp

Flash assist used Flash assist not used

In a REC mode, press [MENU].

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

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

disp

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

• Selecting “Off” disables flash assist.

IMPORTANT!

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

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

— Flash intensity (page 72) — Exposure compensation (EV shift) (page 88) — ISO sensitivity (page 119) — Contrast (page 122)

• Using flash assist can cause an increase of digital

noise in recorded images.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

■ Flash Precautions

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

• Make sure your fingers do not interfere with operation of the flash unit. Positioning your finger over the flash unit can prevent it from opening and cause the flash to fail to fire.

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

• The flash takes anywhere from a few seconds to as long as 12 seconds to attain full charge after being fired. The actual time required depends on the battery level, temperature, and other conditions.

• The flash does not fire in the modes listed below. The (Flash Off) icon on the monitor screen indicates that flash is turned off. Movie mode, Past Movie mode, Short Movie mode, MOVIE BEST SHOT mode

Flash

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

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

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

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

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Using the Self-timer

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

In a REC mode, press [MENU].

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

Use [] and [] to select “Self-timer”, and then press [].

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

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

To do this:

Specify a 10-second self-timer

Specify a 2-second self-timer

Specify Triple Self-timer

Disable the self-timer

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

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

Select this setting:

10 sec

2 sec

Off

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

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

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

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

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

Record the image.

• When you press the shutter button, the selftimer lamp flashes and the shutter releases after the self-timer reaches the end of its countdown (about 10 seconds or two seconds).

• You can interrupt an ongoing self-timer countdown by pressing the shutter button half way while the selftimer lamp is flashing. Pressing the shutter button all the way restarts the countdown from the beginning.

Self-timer lamp

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

NOTE

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

• The following functions are not available for use in combination with the self-timer. Past Movie mode, Short Movie mode

• The following functions are not available for use in combination with the Triple Self-timer. Movie mode, Past Movie mode, Short Movie mode, MOVIE BEST SHOT mode

Specifying Image Size

“Image size” is the size of the image, expressed as the number of vertical and horizontal pixels. A “pixel” is one of the many tiny dots that make up the image. More pixels provide finer detail when an image is printed, but a higher pixel count also causes the image’s file size to be larger. You can select an image size to suit your needs for greater detail or smaller file size. Note that this setting is valid for snapshots only. For information about movie image size, see page 105.

In a REC mode, press [MENU].

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

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

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

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

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

Image Size

2560 × 1920

2560 × 1712 (3:2)

2048 × 1536

1600 × 1200

1280 × 960

640 × 480

Print Size

A3 Print

A3 Print (3:2 horizontal-tovertical ratio)

A4 Print

3.5˝ × 5˝ Print

• More detail than 1280 × 960

3.5˝ × 5˝ Print

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

Larger

Smaller

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

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

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Specifying Image Quality

Compressing an image before storage can cause a deterioration of its quality. The more an image is compressed, the greater the loss of quality. The image quality setting specifies the compression ratio to be used when an image is stored in memory. You can select an image quality setting to suit your needs for higher quality or smaller file size. Note that this setting is valid for snapshots only. For information about movie image quality, see page 105.

In a REC mode, press [MENU].

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

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

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

To get this:

High image quality, large file size

Normal image quality and normal file size

Low image quality, small file size

IMPORTANT!

• Actual file size depends on the type of image you record. This means that the remaining image capacity noted on the monitor screen may not be exactly accurate (pages 29, 231).

Select this setting:

Fine

Normal

Economy

Higher Quality

Lower Quality

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Focus Mode

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

In a REC mode, press [ ] .

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

Focus mode indicator

[ ]

To set up the camera to do this:

Focus automatically (Auto Focus)*

Perform close-up focus (Macro)

Fix the focal distance (Pan Focus)*

Perform infinity focus (Infinity)

Focus manually (Manual Focus)

Select this setting:

None

*1 When using Icon Help (page 124), select “ Auto

Focus”.

*2 “ ” (Pan Focus) can be selected in a movie mode

(Movie, Past Movie, Short Movie, MOVIE BEST SHOT) only.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using Auto Focus

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

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

Movies: 10cm to ∞ (0.3´ to ∞)

• Using optical zoom causes the above ranges to change.

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

• When using Icon Help (page 124), select “ Auto Focus”.

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

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

Operation lamp

Focus frame

When you see this:

Green focus frame Green operation lamp

Red focus frame Flashing green operation lamp

Press the shutter button the rest of the way to

It means this:

The image is focused.

The image is not focused.

record the image.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

NOTE

• When proper focusing is not possible because the subject is closer than the Auto Focus range, the camera automatically switches to the Macro mode range (page 84).

• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 66) while recording with Auto Focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range. Example: AF 40cm - ∞

■ Specifying the Auto Focus Area

You can use the following procedure to change the Auto Focus area used in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro mode. Note that the configuration of the focus frame changes in accordance with the Auto Focus area you select.

In a REC mode, press [MENU].

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

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

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

For this type of Auto Focus area:

Very limited range in the center of the screen

• This setting works well with focus lock (page 87).

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

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

• This setting works well for group photos.

Free movement of the focus point location you want.

• Selecting this setting initially displays the focus point in the center of the monitor screen. Then you can use the [], [], [], and [] keys to move it to the location you want. Finally, press [SET] to select the current focus point location.

Select this:

Spot

Multi

Free

• Spot • Multi

• Free

[SET]

Focus point

Focus frameFocus frame

Focus frame

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using the Macro Mode

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

Range: 1cm to 50cm (0.4˝ to 19.7˝)

• Using optical zoom causes the above range to change.

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

Record the image.

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

NOTE

• When the Macro mode cannot focus properly because the subject is too far away, the camera automatically switches to the Auto Focus range (page 81).

• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 66) while recording with the Macro mode, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range. Example: 1cm - 50cm

IMPORTANT!

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

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using Pan Focus

Pan Focus can be used in a movie mode (Movie, Past Movie, Short Movie, MOVIE BEST SHOT) to focus on a particular subject and record without using Auto Focus. Pan Focus comes in handy when recording under conditions where Auto Focus is difficult for some reason, or in cases where Auto Focus operation noise is too noticeable in the movie audio.

Enter a movie mode (page 59).

• You can perform this procedure in the Movie, Past Movie, Short Movie, or MOVIE BEST SHOT mode.

Press [ ] to scroll through settings until “ ” is displayed.

Press the shutter button to record the movie with Pan Focus.

IMPORTANT!

• Pan Focus can be used in a movie mode (Movie, Past Movie, Short Movie, or MOVIE BEST SHOT) only. It is disabled in all other modes.

NOTE

• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 66) while recording with pan focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range. Example: PF 0.4m - ∞

Using the Infinity Mode

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

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

Record the image.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using Manual Focus

With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of an image manually. The following shows focus range in the Manual Focus mode.

Range: 1cm (0.4˝) to infinity (∞)

• Using optical zoom causes the above range to change.

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

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

Boundary

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

Manual focus position

To do this:

Focus in on the subject

Focus out on the subject

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

Press the shutter button to record the image.

IMPORTANT!

• In the Manual Focus mode, the [] and [] keys adjust focus, even if you used key customization to assign other functions to them (page 125).

Do this:

Press [].

Press [].

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

1920N

2560

05/1212

0.0

NOTE

• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 66) while recording with manual focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range. Example: MF 1cm - ∞

Using Focus Lock

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

Using the monitor

Main subject

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

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

Focus frame

2560

05/

–

1920N

0.0

/24

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

ISO 50

F3.3

1/1000

Keeping the shutter

Main subject

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

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

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

NOTE

• Locking the focus also locks the exposure.

ISO 50

F3.3

1/1000

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)

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

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

In a REC mode, press [MENU].

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

Exposure compensation value

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Use [왖] and [왔] to change the exposure compensation value, and then press [SET].

• Pressing [SET] registers the displayed value.

EV value

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

used for light-colored subjects and backlight subjects.

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

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

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

0.0.

Record the image.

IMPORTANT!

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

NOTE

• Performing an EV shift operation while using multipattern metering (page 120) will cause the metering mode to switch automatically to center weighted metering. Returning the EV shift value to 0.0 causes the metering mode to change back to multi-pattern metering.

• You can use key customization (page 125) to configure the camera to perform exposure compensation whenever you press [왗] or [왘] while in a REC mode. This comes in handy when adjusting exposure compensation while viewing the on-screen histogram (page 116).

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using the Built-in ND Filter

An ND filter reduces the amount of light entering the lens. The built-in ND filter of this camera reduces light by 2.0 Exposure Values (EV). The ND filter is available in the following modes.

A Mode: Aperture Priority AE (page 94)

Using the ND filter in this mode increases the shutter speed value by two steps (making shutter speed slower). Use the ND filter in this mode when lighting is bright and you want to use a wide aperture in order to blur the background, etc.

M Mode: Manual Exposure (page 97)

Using the ND filter in this mode results in exposure that is 2.0 EV darker than the unfiltered setting. Because of this, you should readjust aperture and shutter speed to obtain appropriate exposure.

To turn the ND filter on and off

Example: M Mode (manual exposure)

Use [] and [] to select the ND filter value in the exposure panel, and then use [] and [] to change the setting.

NOTE

• The ND filter is turned on or off automatically in the following modes. Snapshot (Auto), S Mode (Shutter Speed Priority AE), BEST SHOT Mode, Movie, Short Movie, Past Movie, MOVIE BEST SHOT

• Pressing the shutter button half way while the ND filter is turned on causes the ND indicator to appear on the display.

Indicates ND filter is on.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Adjusting White Balance

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

In a REC mode, press [MENU].

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

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

When shooting under these conditions:

Normal conditions

Outdoor daylight on a clear day

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

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

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

Under daylight fluorescent light (suppresses color fogging)

Under incandescent lighting

Other multiple light sources that cause a bluish tinge to appear in areas covered by the flash

Difficult lighting that requires manual control (See “Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually” (page 92).)

Select this setting:

Auto

Manual

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

NOTE

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

• You can use the key customization feature (page

125) to configure the camera so the white balance setting changes whenever you press [] or [] while in a REC mode.

• If you have key customization configured to control white balance and you have Icon Help turned on (page 124), select “ white balance mode to auto.

Auto WB” to change the

AWB

Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually

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

In a REC mode, press [MENU].

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

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Use [] and [] to select “Manual”.

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

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

White paper

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

Press [SET].

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

NOTE

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

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Specifying the Exposure Mode

You can use the mode dial to select the exposure mode, which controls the aperture and shutter speed settings used during image recording.

A mode : Aperture Priority AE S mode : Shutter Speed Priority AE M mode : Manual Exposure

Using Aperture Priority AE

When A mode (aperture priority AE) is selected as the exposure mode, the camera adjusts the shutter speed automatically in accordance with a fixed aperture value specified by you. A wider aperture (a lower aperture value) provides a shallow depth of field, while a small aperture (a higher aperture value) provides a greater depth of field. The shutter speed range in this mode is 1/2000 to 1/8 second.

Wide Aperture

Align the mode dial with “A” (Aperture Priority).

Small Aperture

EV shiftAperture valueND filter

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Use [] and [] to select the aperture value (page 31) in the exposure panel, and then use [] and [] to change the setting.

Aperture value

Depth of Field

* The above values are full wide angle optical zoom.

Aperture values are different at other optical zoom settings.

• Use [] and [] to select “ND”, and then use [] and [] to turn the ND filter on or off (pages 30, 90).

• You could also use [] and [] to select “EV Shift” here, and then use [] and [] to specify an exposure compensation value (pages 31, 88).

•

If you are using manual focus also use [] and [] to select “FOCUS” (manual focus adjustment), and then use [] and [] to focus manually.

Wide Small

F3.3 ‚ 3.7 ‚ 4.4 ‚ 5.2 ‚ 6.2 ‚ 7.4

Shallow

Deep

(pages 31, 86)

, you can

Press the shutter button half way.

• This causes the camera to configure shutter speed automatically in accordance with the aperture value you selected. Then it focuses the image.

• 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.

When the image is focused, press the shutter button all the way down to record.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using Shutter Speed Priority AE

When S mode (shutter speed priority AE) is selected as the exposure mode, the camera adjusts the aperture automatically in accordance with a fixed shutter speed specified by you. You should specify a shutter speed in accordance with how much your subject is moving.

Align the mode dial with “S” (Shutter Speed Priority).

Slow Fast

Use [] and [] to select the shutter speed value (page 31) in the exposure panel, and then use [] and [] to change the setting.

Shutter speed

Movement

• You could also use [] and [] to select “EV Shift” here, and then use [] and [] to specify an exposure compensation value (pages 31, 88).

•

If you are using manual focus also use [] and [] to select “FOCUS” (manual focus adjustment), and then use [] and [] to focus manually.

Slow Fast

60 seconds 1/2000 second

Blurred

Stopped

(pages 31, 86)

EV shiftShutter speed

, you can

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Press the shutter button half way.

• This causes the camera to configure the aperture value automatically in accordance with the shutter speed you selected. Then it focuses the image.

• 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.

When the image is focused, press the shutter button all the way down to record.

Setting Exposure Settings Manually

In the M mode (manual exposure), you can adjust shutter speed and aperture manually.

Align the mode dial with “M” (Manual).

Aperture valueND filter

Shutter speed

Use [] and [] to select “ND”, and then use [] and [] to turn the ND filter (pages 31, 90) on or off, if you want.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Use [] and [] to select the aperture value (page 31) in the exposure panel, and then use [] and [] to change the setting.

Aperture value*

Depth of Field

* The above values are full wide angle optical zoom.

Aperture values are different at other optical zoom settings.

Use [] and [] to select the shutter speed

Wide Small

F3.3 , 3.7 , 4.4 , 5.2 , 6.2 , 7.4

Shallow

Deep

value (page 31) in the exposure panel, and then use [] and [] to change the setting.

Press the shutter button half way.

•

This causes the camera to adjust focus automatically.

When the image is focused, press the shutter button all the way down to record.

Shutter speed

Movement

• If you are using manual focus (pages 31, 86), you can also use [] and [] to select “FOCUS” (manual focus adjustment), and then use [] and [] to focus manually.

Slow Fast

60 seconds 1/2000 second

Blurred

Stopped

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using Manual Assist On-screen Guidance

Pressing [SET] while in the A mode (aperture priority AE), S mode (shutter speed priority AE), or M mode (manual exposure) causes on-screen guidance and exposure indicators (aperture and shutter speed) to appear on the display.

Guidance images

Aperture indicator Shutter speed indicator

• In the A mode, you can use [] and [] to change the aperture value setting. Pressing a button causes the Guidance images to disappear from the display.

• In the S mode, you can use [] and [] to change the shutter speed setting. Pressing a button causes the Guidance images to disappear from the display.

• In the M mode, you can use [] and [] to switch the Guidance images between the aperture value and shutter speed settings. After displaying the screen you want, you can use [] and [] to change the setting.

• If the Guidance images disappear from the monitor screen, you can display them again by pressing [DISP].

IMPORTANT!

• The shutter speed displayed in the A mode and the aperture value displayed in the S mode are rough approximations only. Because of this, these settings may be slightly different from the settings that appear when you press the shutter button half way (which are more precise).

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Exposure Mode Recording Precautions

• You may not be able to achieve the brightness you want when recording an image that is very dark or very bright. If this happens, use the M mode (manual exposure) to adjust the aperture or shutter speed manually.

• Using slow shutter speeds can cause digital noise (graininess) to appear in the image. Because of this, the camera automatically performs a digital noise reduction process whenever the shutter speed is 1/8 second or slower. The slower the shutter speed, the greater the possibility that digital noise will be generated in an image. If you notice digital noise in your images at very slow shutter speeds, try using a shutter speed setting that is faster than four seconds. Also note that the digital noise reduction process can cause it to take longer (about double the shutter speed setting or more) to record each image.

• At shutter speeds slower than 1 second, the brightness of the recorded image may not be the same as the brightness of the image that appears on the monitor screen.

Using the BEST SHOT Mode

Selecting one of the 22 BEST SHOT scenes automatically sets up the camera for recording a similar type of image.

Scene Number

Scene Name

Portrait

Scenery

Portrait With Scenery

Children

Sports

Candlelight Portrait

Party

Pet

Flower

Natural Green

Soft Flowing Water

Splashing Water

Sundown

Night Scene

Night Scene Portrait

Fireworks

Food

Text

Collection

Monochrome

Retro

100

Delta EX-P505 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

INTRODUCTION

Unpacking

Contents

Features

Precautions

General Precautions

QUICK START GUIDE

First, charge the battery!

To configure display language and clock settings

To record an image

To view a recorded image

To delete an image

To turn off the camera

GETTING READY

About This Manual

General Guide

Using the Monitor Screen

Monitor Screen Contents

REC Modes

PLAY Mode

Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen

Attaching the Strap

Using the Lens Cap

Power Requirements

Using the Rapid Charger

To load the battery

To replace the battery

Power Supply Precautions

Using AC Power

Turning the Camera On and Off

Configuring Power Saving Settings

Using the On-screen Menus

Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings

To configure display language and clock settings

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording an Image

Specifying the Recording Mode

Aiming the Camera

Recording an Image

Using Zoom

Optical Zoom

Digital Zoom

Using the Flash

Flash Unit Status

Changing the Flash Intensity Setting

Using Flash Assist

Using the Self-timer

Specifying Image Size

Specifying Image Quality

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Focus Mode

Using Auto Focus

Using the Macro Mode

Using Pan Focus

Using the Infinity Mode

Using Manual Focus

Using Focus Lock

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)

Using the Built-in ND Filter

To turn the ND filter on and off

Adjusting White Balance

Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually

Specifying the Exposure Mode

Using Aperture Priority AE

Using Shutter Speed Priority AE

Setting Exposure Settings Manually

Using Manual Assist On-screen Guidance

Exposure Mode Recording Precautions

Using the BEST SHOT Mode