Casio EX-S2/EX-M2 manual Flash Precautions, About Red-eye Reduction

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BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

NOTE

•You can use the key customization feature (page 52) to configure the camera so the flash mode changes whenever you rock the controller left or right while in the REC mode.

■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 is caused when the light from the flash reflects off of the retina of the eye. Red-eye reduction fires a pre- flash, which causes the irises in the eyes of any people in the image to close. This is followed by another flash operation when the image is actually recorded.

IMPORTANT!

Note the following important points when using red-eye reduction.

•Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people in the image are looking directly at the camera (flash). Before pressing the shutter release button, call out to the subjects so they all look at the camera.

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

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.

Flash

•The approximate effective range of the flash is shown be- low. The flash is unable to adequately illuminate a subject that is outside this range.

1meter to 2 meters

•The flash takes anywhere from a few seconds as long as

10seconds 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 during movie recording. This is indi-

cated by on the monitor screen.

•The flash unit may not be able to charge when battery

power is low. Low battery power is indicated by the on the monitor screen, and when the flash fails to fire properly resulting in poor image exposure. When these symptoms occur, charge the camera’s battery as soon as possible.

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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 EX-M2 Only General PrecautionsPrecautions Introduction Data Error Precautions Operating conditionsLens CondensationLED Backlight Other Quick Start Guide Getting ReadyTo record an image Click the controller to delete the selected image To view a recorded imageTo delete an image General Guide Getting ReadyCamera FrontBottom Removing the Connector CoverUSB Cradle Using the Controller Monitor Screen Contents Play Mode Indicator Lamps Attaching the StrapTo load the battery Power RequirementsSet the camera onto the USB cradle To charge the batteryTurn off the camera and remove its connector cover Getting Ready If the camera does not work normally Battery Life GuidelinesIf the camera works normally Tip to Make the Battery Last Longer Low Battery IndicatorUSB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions Power Supply PrecautionsBattery Precautions Auto Power Off APO Turning the Camera On and OffMenu Screen Operations Using the On-screen MenusPress Menu 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 Image Review On and Off REC Mode Camera SettingsTurning the Monitor Screen 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 filesFolders File ManagementMemory Folders and Files 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 folderSpecifying an Image for the Startup Screen Other SettingsTurning the Key Tone On and Off 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 remove a memory card from the camera Using a Memory CardTo insert a memory card into the camera Formatting a Memory Card Copying Files Memory Card PrecautionsTo copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card 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/MacintoshMacintosh Computer System RequirementsWindows Selecting a Language Installing Software from the CD-ROM in WindowsGetting Started 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 Acrobat Reader To install Internet Explorer and Outlook ExpressTo install Photo Loader 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 ConnectionDCF Protocol Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card Reader/WriterMemory Data Directory Structure Folder and File ContentsMemory Directory 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 CameraPlaying AN Audio File EX-M2 Only Align the mode selector with AudioPreparing the Camera for Audio Player Operation General Guide Using the Camera as an Audio PlayerLCD Remote Controller 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 102Example Folder Structure Example PLAYLIST.TXT File Contents103 Disabling Remote Controller Button Operations 104105 LCD Remote Control Error MessagesAudio Playback Precautions Menu Reference Appendix106 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 ControlAudio Player Function EX-M2 Only Power Supply116 Other LCD Remote Controller Bundled with EX-M2 Only117 USB Cradle