Casio EX-S2/EX-M2 manual Using the Flash

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BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Using the Flash

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

1.In the REC mode, press MENU.

2.Rock the controller left or right to select the “REC” tab.

3.Rock the controller up or down to select “Flash”, and then rock the controller to the right.

4.Rock the controller up or down to select the flash mode you want, and then click.

	To do this:	Select this setting:

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

	Turn off the flash (Flash Off)
	Turn off the flash (Flash Off)

	Always fire the flash (Flash On)
	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 (Red-
	chance of red-eye in the image (Red-
	eye reduction). Have the flash fire
	automatically when required.

5.Record the image.

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 it uses for exposure settings. The final flash is for re- cording. Make sure that you keep the camera still until the shutter releases.

•Image recording may not be performed if you press the shutter release button while the operation/flash charge lamp is flashing amber.

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Contents EX-S2/EX-M2 Unpacking IntroductionContents Deleting Files Other Settings Transferring Files to a Computer Playing AN Audio File EX-M2 OnlyCopyright Restrictions Features Precautions General PrecautionsEX-M2 Only Introduction Operating conditions Data Error PrecautionsLED Backlight CondensationLens Other Getting Ready Quick Start GuideTo record an image To delete an image To view a recorded imageClick the controller to delete the selected image Camera Getting ReadyGeneral Guide FrontUSB Cradle Removing the Connector CoverBottom Using the Controller Monitor Screen Contents Play Mode Attaching the Strap Indicator LampsPower Requirements To load the batteryTurn 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 Low Battery Indicator Tip to Make the Battery Last LongerBattery Precautions Power Supply PrecautionsUSB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions Turning the Camera On and Off Auto Power Off APOPress Menu Using the On-screen MenusMenu Screen Operations Next, do either of the following Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings Getting Ready Recording an Image Basic Image RecordingRecording Precautions About the REC Mode Monitor ScreenUsing Zoom Using the Flash About Red-eye Reduction Flash PrecautionsUsing the Self-timer Specifying Image Size and Quality To specify the image sizeTo specify the image quality Exposure Compensation EV Shift Other Recording FunctionsREC mode, press Menu Adjusting the White BalanceProce- dure under Adjusting the White Balance, select Manual Adjusting White Balance ManuallyClick the controller Using the Best Shot ModeUsing the Movie Mode Up or down to select Movie, and then Click Rock the controllerRecording Audio EX-M2 Only Adding Audio to a SnapshotPress the shutter release button to start audio recording Recording Your VoicePress the shutter release button to start voice recording Audio Recording PrecautionsTurning 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 Basic Playback Operation PlaybackPlaying an Audio Snapshot EX-M2 Only Press Menu to return the image to its original size Zooming the Displayed ImageResizing an Image Playing a Movie Play modeAdding Audio to a Snapshot EX-M2 Only To re-record audio Playing Back a Voice Recording File EX-M2 Only Deleting a Single File Deleting FilesClick the controller to delete the file Press Menu to exit the menu screenClick the controller to delete all the files Deleting All FilesMemory Folders and Files File ManagementFolders Protecting Files To protect a single fileTo protect all files in memory Dpof Settings File NameTo insert the date during printing To configure print settings for a single imageClick the controller to complete the procedure To configure print settings for all imagesExif Print Print Image MatchingTo copy a file to the Favorite folder Using the Favorite FolderTo delete a file from the Favorite folder To display a file in the Favorite folderTurning the Key Tone On and Off Other SettingsSpecifying an Image for the Startup Screen Click to register the settings and exit the set- ting screen Changing the Date and Time SettingChanging the Display Language Changing the Date FormatPage 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 Installing the Software from the CD-ROM Using the Camera with a ComputerAbout the bundled CD-ROM Photo Loader for Windows/MacintoshWindows Computer System RequirementsMacintosh Getting Started Installing Software from the CD-ROM in WindowsSelecting a Language Installing an Application Viewing the Contents of the Read me FileInstalling Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh Installing SoftwareExiting the Menu Application On the menu screen, click Exit to exit the menuTo install Photo Loader To install Internet Explorer and Outlook ExpressTo install Acrobat Reader To uninstall the USB driver Installing the USB DriverTo read the Photo Loader user’s guide To view the camera user’s guideTransferring Files to a Computer Transferring Files Over a USB Connec- tionTo connect the USB Cable Turn off the camera and remove its connector cover Terminating a USB Connection Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a ComputerMemory Data Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card Reader/WriterDCF Protocol Memory Directory Structure Folder and File ContentsDirectory Structure Image Files Supported by the Camera Built-in Memory and Memory Card PrecautionsTransferring Audio Files to the Camera Playing AN Audio File EX-M2 OnlyPreparing 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 100 Basic Remote Controller OperationsSelecting a Specify Track for Playback Specifying the Audio Playback Mode101 Audio mode, start audio playback102 Specifying the Track Playback Sequence103 Example PLAYLIST.TXT File ContentsExample Folder Structure 104 Disabling Remote Controller Button OperationsAudio Playback Precautions LCD Remote Control Error Messages105 106 AppendixMenu Reference Indicator Lamp Reference Camera Indicator Lamps107 Play tab menu108 Audio Mode EX-M2 only109 USB Cradle Indicator Lamps110 Troubleshooting Guide111 112 113 Display MessagesSpecifications Main Specifications114 Camera FunctionsExposure Control 115116 Power SupplyAudio Player Function EX-M2 Only 117 LCD Remote Controller Bundled with EX-M2 OnlyOther USB Cradle