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Digital Camera
EX-S20U/EX-M20U
Users Guide
K858PCM2DMX
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Unpacking
Contents
2INTRODUCTION
16 QUICK START GUIDE
20 GETTING READY
43 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
55 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
76 PLAYBACK
93 DELETING FILES
95 FILE MANAGEMENT
107 OTHER SETTINGS
121 USING A MEMORY CARD
127 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
140 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
154 PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20U Only)
168 APPENDIX
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Features
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Precautions
General Precautions
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Data Error Precautions
Operating conditions
Condensation
Lens
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QUICK START GUIDE
First, charge the battery!
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GETTING READY
About This Manual
Terminology
Button Operations
On-screen Text
Camera
Back
Front
IHJ
Bottom
USB Cradle
Back
Front
Monitor Screen Contents
REC mode
PLAY mode
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen
Indicator Lamps
Attaching the Strap
Power Requirements
To load the battery
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To charge the battery
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Battery Life Guidelines
If the camera works normally
Continue using the camera until the current charge is used up, and then charge the battery.
If the camera does not work normally
Tip to Make the Battery Last Longer
Low Battery Indicator
Power Supply Precautions
Battery Handling Precautions
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USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions
Turning the Camera On and Off
Auto Power Off (APO)
Press [MENU].
Using the On-screen Menus
Turn on the camera, and then align the mode selector with (REC) to enter the REC mode.
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Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings
Perform one of the following operations to apply the setting you configured.
To configure display language and clock settings
Press the power button to turn on the camera.
Use [], [], [], and [] to select the language you want, and then press [SET].
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BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Recording an Image
Aiming the Camera
Compose the image on the monitor screen.
Press the shutter release button to
Recording an lmage
Press the power button to turn on the camera.
Align the mode selector with (REC).
About the REC Mode Monitor Screen
Recording Precautions
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Using the Flash
Use [] and [] to select Flash, and then
Use [] and [] to select the flash mode you
About Red-eye Reduction
Flash Precautions
Recording Macro Images
Align the Normal ( )/ Macro ( ) selector with .
Using the Self-timer
Use [] and [] to select Self-timer, and
Use [] and [] to select the self-timer time you want to use, and then press [SET].
Specifying Image Size and Quality
To specify the image size
Use [] and [] to select Size, and then
To specify image quality
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)
Adjusting White Balance
Adjusting White Balance Manually
Select the REC tab, select White Balance, and then press [].
Use [] and [] to select Manual.
Using the BESTSHOT Mode
Example Sample Scene
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To delete a BESTSHOT user setup
Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot)
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Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot)
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Recording Audio (EX-M20U Only)
Adding Audio to a Snapshot
Recording Your Voice
Press the shutter release button to start voice recording.
Audio Recording Precautions
Using the Histogram
REC Mode Camera Settings
Specifying ISO Sensitivity
Select the REC tab, select ISO, and then
Use [] and [] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off
Select the REC tab, select Grid, and then
Turning Image Review On and Off
Assigning Functions to the [] and [] Keys
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
NOTE The initial default setting is REC Mode.
Assigning Functions to the [] and [] Keys
Select the REC tab, select U/D Key, and
Specifying Power On Default Settings
Resetting the Camera
PLAYBACK
Use [] (forward) or [] (back) to scroll through files on the monitor screen.
Basic Playback Operation
Press the power button to turn on the camera.
Align the mode selector with (PLAY).
Playing an Audio Snapshot (EX-M20U Only)
In the PLAY mode, use [] and [] until the image you want is displayed.
Press [SET].
Flipping the Display
Zooming the Display Image
Resizing an Image
Cropping an Image
Displaying the Calendar Screen
In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
Select the PLAY tab, select Calendar, and
Use [], [], [], and [] to move the date selection cursor.
Playing a Slide Show
Use [] and [] to select Start, and then press [SET].
To stop Slide Show, press [SET].
Configure the slideshow settings.
To specify the slideshow images
Selecting a Particular Image for a Slideshow
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Using the Photo Stand Feature
After making sure the camera is turned off, place the camera onto the USB cradle.
Press the USB cradles [PHOTO] button.
To stop the Phot Stand slideshow, press [PHOTO] again.
Rotating the Display Image
Using Image Roulette
Adding Audio to a Snapshot (EX-M20U Only)
To re-record audio
Playing Back a Voice Recording File (EX-M20U Only)
In the PLAY mode, use [] and [] to display the voice file (a file with on it) you want to play.
Press [SET].
DELETING FILES
Deleting a Single File
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FILE MANAGEMENT
Folders
Memory Folders and Files
CIMG0026.JPG
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To protect all files in memory
DPOF
To configure print settings for a single image
To configure print settings for all images
Exif Print
PRINT Image Matching II
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Using USB DIRECT-PRINT
Press the USB cradle [USB] button.
On the cameras monitor screen, use [] and [] to select Print, and then press [SET].
After printing is complete, turn off the camera and remove it from the USB cradle.
Using the FAVORITE Folder
To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder
To display a file in the FAVORITE folder
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OTHER SETTINGS
Turning the Key Tone On and Off (EX-S20U)
Configuring Sound Settings (EX-M20U)
To configure sound settings
To set the volume level
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen
In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
Select the Set Up tab, select Startup, and
Use [] and [] to display the image you want to use as the startup image.
Use [] and [] to change the setting, and then press [SET].
Configuring Power Down Image Settings
To configure power down image settings
To cancel Power Down Image settings
Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method
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Stopping the Alarm
Setting the Clock
To select your Home Time zone
In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
Select the Set Up tab, select World Time, and then press [].
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Changing the Date Format
Using World Time
To display the World Time screen
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Changing the Display Language
Formatting Built-in Memory
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USING A MEMORY CARD
To remove a memory card from the camera
Using a Memory Card
To insert a memory card into the camera
Formatting a Memory Card
Memory Card Precautions
Copying Files
To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card
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VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
Using the Camera with a Windows
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USB Connection Precautions
Using the Camera with a Macintosh
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USB Connection Precautions
Operations You Can Perform from Your
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer
Memory Data
DCF Protocol
Memory Directory Structure
Directory Structure
Folder and File Contents
Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions
Image Files Supported by the Camera
Creating an album
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
Using the Album Feature
Selecting an Album Layout
In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
Select the PLAY tab, select Create Album, and then press [].
Use [] and [] to select Layout.
Use [] and [] to select the layout you want.
Configuring Detailed Album Settings
Background Color
Album Type
Auto Album Creation On/Off
Image Use
Viewing Album Files
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After you are finished viewing the album, exit your Web browser application.
Saving an Album
Installing the Software from the CD-ROM
About the bundled CD-ROM
Computer System Requirements
Windows
Macintosh
Getting Started
Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows
Installing an Application
Viewing the Contents of the Read me File
User Registration
Exiting the Menu Application
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)
To install Photo Loader
Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh
Installing Software
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PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE
Transferring Audio Files to the Camera
Establish a USB connection between the camera and your computer (page 127).
Perform one of the following operations to open camera memory or the memory card.
Open the AUDIO folder, and then transfer the MP3 files you want to play into it.
Preparing the Camera for Audio Player Operation
Using the Camera as an Audio Player
General Guide
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Basic Remote Controller Operations
Playing Back Audio Files
Specifying the Audio Playback Mode
Playing Back Tracks Randomly
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Specifying the Track Playback Sequence
AUDIO001.MP3 AUDIO002.MP3 POPS ROCK\ROCK0002.MP3
Example PLAYLIST.TXT File Contents Example Folder Structure
Using BASS BOOST
Deleting MP3 Files from File Memory
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Disabling Remote Controller Button Operations
Deleting All MP3 Files
Audio Playback Precautions
LCD Remote Control Error Messages
APPENDIX
Menu Reference
REC mode
REC tab menu Memory tab menu
PLAY mode
PLAY tab menu
Set Up tab menu
Indicator Lamp Reference
Operation/Flash charge lamp
Camera Indicator Lamps
REC Mode
PLAY Mode
USB Cradle Indicator Lamps
[CHARGE] lamp
[USB] lamp
Troubleshooting Guide
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Display Messages
Specifications
Main Specifications
Camera Functions
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Audio Player Function (EX-M20U Only)
Other
Power Supply
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-20)
USB Cradle (CA-23)
Special AC Adaptor (AD-C51J)
LCD Remote Controller (Bundled with EX-M20U Only)