Casio EX-S2/EX-M2 manual Basic Image Recording, Recording an Image

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BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image.

Recording an Image

Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed in accor- dance with the brightness of the subject. Images you record are stored in the camera’s flash memory.

•You can also use optionally available SD memory cards and MultiMedia Cards (MMC) to store images (page 76).

1. Press the power button to turn on the camera.

• This causes an image

Power button

or a message to appear on the monitor screen.

2.Align the mode

selector with “REC”.

• This enters the REC mode for image recording.

Mode selector

3. Compose the image	12
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on the monitor	NORMAL
screen.

•The focusing range of the camera is approxi-

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mately 1 meter to12:58 infinity (∞ ).

• When performing this step, take care so your fingers do not block the lens or any of the sensors.

•You can compose images using either the monitor screen or the optical viewfinder.

•When using the optical viewfinder, you can turn off the monitor screen to save power (page 51).

4.Press the shutter release button to

record the image.

•The number of images that can be stored in memory depends on the resolution setting you are using (pages 40, 114).

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Contents EX-S2/EX-M2 Introduction UnpackingContents Deleting Files Other Settings Playing AN Audio File EX-M2 Only Transferring Files to a ComputerCopyright Restrictions Features Precautions General PrecautionsEX-M2 Only Introduction Data Error Precautions Operating conditionsLED Backlight CondensationLens Other Quick Start Guide Getting ReadyTo record an image To delete an image To view a recorded imageClick the controller to delete the selected image General Guide Getting ReadyCamera FrontUSB Cradle Removing the Connector CoverBottom Using the Controller Monitor Screen Contents Play Mode Indicator Lamps Attaching the StrapTo load the battery Power RequirementsTurn off the camera and remove its connector cover To charge the batterySet the camera onto the USB cradle Getting Ready If the camera works normally Battery Life GuidelinesIf the camera does not work normally Tip to Make the Battery Last Longer Low Battery IndicatorBattery Precautions Power Supply PrecautionsUSB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions Auto Power Off APO Turning the Camera On and OffPress Menu Using the On-screen MenusMenu Screen Operations Next, do either of the following Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings Getting Ready Basic Image Recording Recording an ImageAbout the REC Mode Monitor Screen Recording PrecautionsUsing Zoom Using the Flash Flash Precautions About Red-eye ReductionUsing the Self-timer To specify the image size Specifying Image Size and QualityTo specify the image quality Other Recording Functions Exposure Compensation EV ShiftAdjusting the White Balance REC mode, press MenuAdjusting White Balance Manually Proce- dure under Adjusting the White Balance, select ManualUsing the Best Shot Mode Click the controllerUsing the Movie Mode Rock the controller Up or down to select Movie, and then ClickAdding Audio to a Snapshot Recording Audio EX-M2 OnlyRecording Your Voice Press the shutter release button to start audio recordingAudio Recording Precautions Press the shutter release button to start voice recordingTurning the Monitor Screen On and Off REC Mode Camera SettingsTurning Image Review On and Off Assigning Functions to the Controller Specifying Power On Default Settings Playback Basic Playback OperationPlaying an Audio Snapshot EX-M2 Only Zooming the Displayed Image Press Menu to return the image to its original sizeResizing an Image Play mode Playing a MovieAdding Audio to a Snapshot EX-M2 Only To re-record audio Playing Back a Voice Recording File EX-M2 Only Click the controller to delete the file Deleting FilesDeleting a Single File Press Menu to exit the menu screenDeleting All Files Click the controller to delete all the filesMemory Folders and Files File ManagementFolders To protect a single file Protecting FilesDpof Settings File Name To protect all files in memoryTo configure print settings for a single image To insert the date during printingTo configure print settings for all images Click the controller to complete the procedurePrint Image Matching Exif PrintUsing the Favorite Folder To copy a file to the Favorite folderTo display a file in the Favorite folder To delete a file from the Favorite folderTurning the Key Tone On and Off Other SettingsSpecifying an Image for the Startup Screen Changing the Date and Time Setting Click to register the settings and exit the set- ting screenChanging the Date Format Changing the Display LanguagePage Using a Memory Card To insert a memory card into the camera Using a Memory CardTo remove a memory card from the camera Formatting a Memory Card To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card Memory Card PrecautionsCopying Files To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory About the bundled CD-ROM Using the Camera with a ComputerInstalling the Software from the CD-ROM Photo Loader for Windows/MacintoshWindows Computer System RequirementsMacintosh Getting Started Installing Software from the CD-ROM in WindowsSelecting a Language Viewing the Contents of the Read me File Installing an ApplicationExiting the Menu Application Installing SoftwareInstalling Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh On the menu screen, click Exit to exit the menuTo install Photo Loader To install Internet Explorer and Outlook ExpressTo install Acrobat Reader Installing the USB Driver To uninstall the USB driverTo view the camera user’s guide To read the Photo Loader user’s guideTransferring Files Over a USB Connec- tion Transferring Files to a ComputerTo connect the USB Cable Turn off the camera and remove its connector cover Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer Terminating a USB ConnectionMemory Data Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card Reader/WriterDCF Protocol Memory Directory Structure Folder and File ContentsDirectory Structure Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions Image Files Supported by the CameraPlaying AN Audio File EX-M2 Only Transferring Audio Files to the CameraPreparing the Camera for Audio Player Operation Align the mode selector with AudioPlaying AN Audio File EX-M2 Only LCD Remote Controller Using the Camera as an Audio PlayerGeneral Guide Playing AN Audio File EX-M2 Only Display Basic Remote Controller Operations 100101 Specifying the Audio Playback ModeSelecting a Specify Track for Playback Audio mode, start audio playbackSpecifying the Track Playback Sequence 102103 Example PLAYLIST.TXT File ContentsExample Folder Structure Disabling Remote Controller Button Operations 104Audio Playback Precautions LCD Remote Control Error Messages105 106 AppendixMenu Reference 107 Camera Indicator LampsIndicator Lamp Reference Play tab menuAudio Mode EX-M2 only 108USB Cradle Indicator Lamps 109Troubleshooting Guide 110111 112 Display Messages 113114 Main SpecificationsSpecifications Camera Functions115 Exposure Control116 Power SupplyAudio Player Function EX-M2 Only Other LCD Remote Controller Bundled with EX-M2 Only117 USB Cradle