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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Contents
2INTRODUCTION
Precautions
QUICK START GUIDE
67OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Selecting the Focus Mode
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)
Adjusting White Balance
Using the BESTSHOT Mode
Using Image Roulette
Adding Audio to a Snapshot
Playing Back a Voice Recording File
DELETING FILES
Deleting a Single File
145 USING A MEMORY CARD
Using a Memory Card
Copying Files
151 PRINTING IMAGES
DPOF
Installing Software from the
CD-ROMon a Macintosh
191 APPENDIX
Indicator Lamp Reference
Troubleshooting Guide
•The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice
•The SD logo is a registered trademark
•Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc
•The USB driver (mass storage) uses Phoenix Technologies Ltd. software
Compatibility Software Copyright C
■Copyright Restrictions
Features
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Precautions
■General Precautions
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■Test for proper operation before using the camera
■Data Error Precautions
■Operating conditions
■Condensation
■Lens
■Other
QUICK START GUIDE
QUICK START GUIDE
To configure display language and clock settings
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
1.Press the power button to turn on the camera
2.Press [] to select the language you want
3.Press [SET] to register the language setting
Use
3,4,5
3.Use [] and [] to select the “REC” tab
4.Use [] and [] to select “REC Mode”, and then press []
5.Use [] and [] to select “Snapshot”, and then press [SET]
7.Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter button all the way down
2, 3, 4
2.Press [] ()
3.Use [] and [] to display the image you want to delete
4.Use [] and [] to select “Delete”
5.Press [SET] to delete the image
GETTING READY
GETTING READY
■File Memory
General Guide
Camera
■Front
■Back
F E
■Bottom
M L K J
USB Cradle
Monitor Screen Contents
■REC Modes
61 Flash mode indicator
(page 58)
2Focus mode indicator
(page 145)
0Shutter speed value (page 52)
AAperture value (page 52)
BISO sensitivity (page 99)
CDate and time (page 138)
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen
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Attaching the Strap
Power Requirements
Loading and Removing the
Rechargeable Battery
■To load the battery
■To remove the battery
1.Open the battery cover
2.Pull the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow
3.Release the stopper and pull the battery from the camera
To charge the battery
2.Turn off the camera
3.Set the camera onto
the USB cradle
4.After charging is complete, remove the camera from the USB cradle
■If the camera does not work normally
■Battery Life Guidelines
■Tips to Make the Battery Last Longer
If you do not need the flash while recording, select
■Low Battery Indicator
Note that you will not be able to record images while the
Power Supply Precautions
■Battery Handling Precautions
●SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
●PRECAUTIONS DURING USE
●BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
●USING THE BATTERY
■USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions
Turning the Camera On and Off
■To turn on the camera
Pressing
Pressing the power button or
■To turn off the camera
Press the power button to turn off the camera
•You can setup the camera so it does not turn on
Configuring Power Saving Settings
You can configure the settings described below to conserve battery power
Sleep
: Automatically turns off the monitor screen
amount of time in a REC mode
Using the On-screenMenus
1. Press the power
button or [ ] (REC)
●Menu Screen Operations
4.Use [] and [] to select the feature whose setting you
want to configure, and then press []
•Instead of pressing [], you could also press [SET]
5.Use [] and [] to change the currently selected setting
6.Perform one of the following operations to apply the setting you configured
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings
To configure display language and clock settings
1.Press the power button, [] (REC) or [] (PLAY) to turn on the camera
Example: December 24
7.Set the current date and the time
8.Press [SET] to register the settings and exit the setting screen
Recording an Image
Specifying the Recording Mode
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
4.Use [] and [] to select the recording mode you want, and then press [SET]
Aiming the Camera
Recording an Image
1.Press the power button or [] (REC) to turn on the camera
4. Press the shutter button half
way to focus the image
2.Change the “ REC
“ REC
Mode” setting to “ Snapshot”
●Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation
rest of the way down to record
■Recording Precautions
■About Auto Focus
■About the REC Mode Monitor Screen
Using Zoom
Optical Zoom
1. In a REC mode, press the
zoom button to change
the zoom factor
2.Compose the image, and then press the shutter button
Digital Zoom
■To record an image using digital zoom
1. In a REC mode, hold
down the telephoto
) side of the zoom
3.Release the zoom button momentarily, and
4.Compose the image, and then press the shutter button
✒✎✵▲❅ ✻] and][ to select“ REC”thetab
“ REC”
tab
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
1.In a REC mode, press [MENU]
2.Press [] () to select the flash mode
Flash Unit Status
* Operation lamp
Changing the Flash Intensity Setting
Using Flash Assist
Use [ ] and][ to select“ REC”thetab
3.Use [] and][ to select“ Flash Intensity” , and then press []
4.Use [] and][ to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]
4.Use [] and][ to select“ Auto” , and then press [SET]
Using the Self-timer
5. Record the image
Specifying Image Size
Specifying Image Quality
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Using Auto Focus
3.Press the shutter button the rest of the way to record the image
■Auto Pan Focus
2.Select the “ REC” tab, select “ Auto PF” , and then press []
3.Use [] and [] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]
■Specifying the Auto Focus Area
2.On the “ REC” tab, select “ AF Area” , and then press []
3.Use [] and [] to select the Auto Focus area you want, and then press [SET]
Using the Macro Mode
1.Press [ ] () to cycle through the fo mode settings “ until” is shown as the
” is shown as the
focus mode indicator
2.Record the image
Using Pan Focus
Using the Infinity Mode
Using Manual Focus
Using Focus Lock
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)
4.Record the image
Adjusting White Balance
2.Select the “ REC” tab, select “ White
Balance” , and then press []
3.Use [] and][ to select the setting y want, and then press [SET]
Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually
3.Use [] and][ to select“ Manual”
“ Manual”
5.Press [SET]
Using the BESTSHOT Mode
1. Press [ ] (REC), and then select “
BESTSHOT” as the recording mode (page 48)
2.Use [ ] and][ to select the sample sc you want, and then press [SET]
3.Record the image
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Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup
1.Press [] (REC), and then select “
2.Use [ ] and][ to display“ Register
“ Register
User Scene”
To delete a BESTSHOT user setup
Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot)
2.Use [] and][ to select“ Coupling Shot” , and then press [SET]
3.Align the focus frame on the monitor screen
with the subject you want on the left side of the image
4. Press the shutter button to record the left
side of the image
6.When everything is aligned correctly, record the right side of the image
Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot)
Press [ ] (REC), and then select “
Use [] and][ to select“ Pre-shot” ,and then
Compose the background you want on the
monitor screen, and then press the shutter
button to temporarily record it as a reference
Recording Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot)
■Setup Sample Images
To use Business Shot
Using the Movie Mode
1.Press [] (REC), and
then select “ Movie” as the recording mode (page 48)
3.When movie recording is complete, the movie file is stored in file memory
2. Point the camera at the
subject and then press
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Recording Audio
Adding Audio to a Snapshot
1. Press
] (REC), and then select
)” as the recording mode
(page 48)
Recording Your Voice
1. Press [ ] (REC), and
then select “
Voice” as the
recording mode (page
48)
■Audio Recording Precautions
•Keep the microphone on the front of the camera pointed at the source
•Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers
You can also perform
Using the Histogram
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REC Mode Camera Settings
Specifying ISO Sensitivity
2. Select the “ REC” tab, select “ ISO” , and then
press []
3.Use [] and][ to select the setting
you want
Specifying Color Saturation
Turning the On-screenGrid On and Off
Turning Image Review On and Off
Assigning Functions to the
Specifying Power On Default Settings
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]
2. Use [] and][ to select“ Memory”the tab
“ Memory”
3. Use [] and][ to select the item you
want
Resetting the Camera
2.Select the “ Set Up” tab, select “ Reset” , and then press []
3.Use [] and][ to select“ Reset” , and then press [SET]
“ Reset” , and then press [SET]
PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK
Playing an Audio Snapshot
1.In the PLAY mode, use [] and [] until the image you want is displayed
2.Press [SET]
Flipping the Display
2.While holding down the shutter button, press [SET]
To return the image to its normal orientation, press any button other than
Zooming the Display Image
1.In the PLAY mode, use [] and [] to display the image you want
2.Press the zoom
button () to enlarge the image
3.Use [], [], [], and [] to shift the image up, down, left, or right
Resizing an Image
2. Select the “ PLAY”
“ PLAY”
tab, select “ Resize”
and then press []
Cropping an Image
5. Use [ ],],[],[ and] [to move the
cropping boundary up, down, left, o
until the area of the image you wan
is within the boundary
Playing a Movie
1. In the PLAY mode
press [] and [] to
scroll through images
until the movie you
Displaying the 9-imageView
1.In the PLAY mode, press the zoom button ()
2. Use [], [], [], and
[] to move the
selection boundary to
the image you want
Pressing [] while the
2.Use [],],[],[ and] [to move the
Playing a Slideshow
selection boundary to the date you want, and
2. Select the “ PLAY” tab, select “ Slideshow” , and then press []
4.Use [] and][ to select“ Start” , and then press [SET]
5.To stop the slideshow, press [SET]
Using the Photo Stand Feature
1.Turn off the camera
2.Set the camera onto the USB cradle
3.Press the USB
cradle ’s [PHOTO] button
Rotating the Display Image
Using Image Roulette
While the camera is turned off, hold down
2.Press [] or [] to restart the Image Roulette operation
To turn off Image Roulette, press
Adding Audio to a Snapshot
the audio of an audio snapshot (one with a icon on it)
3.Select the“ PLAY” tab, select “ Dubbing” , and then press []
4.Press the shutter button to start a recording
5.Recording stops after about 30 seco when you press the shutter button
To re-recordaudio
1. In the PLAY mode, use [] and][ to scroll
through snapshots until the one whose audio
you want to re-recordis displayed
3.Select the“ PLAY” tab, select “ Dubbing” , and
Playing Back a Voice Recording File
1.In the PLAY mode, use [] and [] to display
the voice recording file (a file with on it) you want to play
DELETING FILES
Deleting a Single File
DELETING FILES
Deleting All Files
1.In the PLAY mode, press [])
2.Use [] and][ to select“ All Files Delete” , and then press [SET]
“ All Files Delete” , and then press [SET]
FILE MANAGEMENT
Protecting Files
To protect a single file
Using the FAVORITE Folder
To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder
After copying all of the files you want, use
and [] to select
“ Cancel” , and then press
[SET] to exit
Use [] and][ to select
To display a file in the FAVORITE folder
2.Select the “ PLAY” tab, select “ Favorites” , and then press []
3.Use [] and][ to select“ Show” , and then press [SET]
“ Show” , and then press [SET]
4. Use [ ] (forward) and
To delete a file from the FAVORITE
To delete all files from the FAVORITE
folder
OTHER SETTINGS
To configure sound settings
To set the volume level
Configuring Power Down Image Settings
3.Change the name of the file to one of the following
Using the Alarm
5.Press [DISP]
7.After all the settings are the way you want, press [SET]
To select your Home Time zone
Changing the Date Format
To display the World Time screen
To configure World Time settings
Changing the Display Language
2. Select the “ Set Up” tab, select “ Language”
want,and then press []
Changing the USB Port Protocol
2.Select the “ Set Up” tab, select “ USB” , and then press []
Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY)
Power On/Off Functions
2.Select the “ Set Up” tab, select “ REC/PLAY”
Use [] and][ to select the setting you
Formatting Built-inMemory
1.Check to make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera
2.Press [MENU]
3.Select the “ Set Up” tab, select “ Format” , and then press []
4.Use [] and][ to select“ Format” , and then
USING A MEMORY CARD
To insert a memory card into the camera
To remove a memory card from the camera
1.Press the memory card into
2.Pull the memory card out of the slot
Formatting a Memory Card
✓✎✳❅●❅❃▼ ▼❈❅“ Set Up” tab, select “ Format” , and then press []
4.Use [] and][ to select“ Format” , and then press [SET]
“ Format” , and then press [SET]
Copying Files
To copy all the files in built-inmemory to a memory card
To copy a specific file from a memory
card to built-inmemory
Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure under “ To copy all the files in
2.Use [] and][ to select“ Card Built-in” ,and then press [SET]
3.Use [] and][ to select the file you want to copy
PRINTING IMAGES
PRINTING IMAGES
■Printing with a Computer
Windows Users
Macintosh Users
DPOF
To configure print settings for a single image
Select the “ PLAY” tab
select “ DPOF” , and then press []
3.Use [] and][ to select“ Select images” , and then press []
“ Select images” , and then press
To configure print settings for all images
2.Select the “ PLAY” tab, select “ DPOF” , and then press []
3.Use [] and][ to select“ All images” , and then press []
“ All images” , and then press
4.Use [] and][ to specify the number of copies
Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT
Select the “ Set Up” tab, select “ USB” , and then press
5.Set the camera on the USB cradle
6.Turn on the printer
7.Load paper for printing the images into the printer
8.Press the USB
cradle ’s [USB] button
11.Use [] and][ to
specify the print option you want
On the camera
] and [] to select
After you are finished printing, press the USB cradle
PRINT Image Matching
Images include PRINT Image Matching
Exif Print
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
■Windows 98/Me/2000 Users
■Windows XP Users
Set the bundled
3.On the menu screen that appears, click “English”
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9.Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press []
10.Use [] and [] to select “Mass Storage (USB
DIRECT-PRINT)”,and then press [SET]
11.Turn off the camera
12.Place the camera onto the USB cradle
13.Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button
14.On your computer, double-click“My Computer”
•If you are running Windows XP, click [Start] and then [My Computer]
15.Double-click“Removable Disk”
•Your computer sees the camera’s file memory as a removable disk
■Windows 98, 2000, Me
■Windows XP
■ Windows Me/98/XP Users
■Windows 2000 Users
■USB Connection Precautions
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer
plug it in to a household power outlet
4.Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press []
5.Use [] and [] to select “Mass Storage (USB
6.Turn off the camera
7.Place the camera onto the USB cradle
8.Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button
9.Your Macintosh will see the camera’s file memory as a drive
11.Double-clickthe file that contains the image you want to view
Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer
Using a Computer with a Built-inSD Memory Card Slot
Using a Computer with a Built-inPC Card Slot
Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card Reader/Writer
Memory Data
DCF Protocol
Memory Folder Structure
■Folder Structure
■Folder and File Contents
Image Files Supported by the Camera
■Built-inMemory and Memory Card Precautions
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
■To create an album
2.Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Create
Album”, and then press []
3.Use [] and [] to select “Create”, and then press [SET]
Selecting an Album Layout
2.Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Create Album”, and then press []
3.Use [] and [] to select “Layout”
4.Use [] and [] to select the layout you want
Configuring Detailed Album Settings
■Background Color
■Album Type
There are two album types: “Normal” and “Index/Info”
■Image Use
■Auto Album Creation On/Off
Viewing Album Files
Open the
3. Use your computer’s
Web browser to open
the file named
•The following describes the information that appears on the Info Screen
5.After you are finished viewing the album, exit your Web browser application
Saving an Album
To delete an album
3.Use [] and [] to select “Delete”, and then press [SET]
Installing the Software from the CD-ROM
About the bundled CD-ROM(CASIO Digital Camera Software)
USB Driver for Mass Storage (for Windows)
Photo Loader (for Windows/Macintosh)
Photohands (for Windows)
DirectX (for Windows)
Adobe Reader (for Windows)
Computer System Requirements
Windows
Macintosh
Installing Software from the CD-ROMin Windows
Getting Started
Selecting a Language
1.On the menu screen, click the tab for the language you want
Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File
1.Click the “Read me” button for the application you are going to install
Installing an Application
1.Click the “Install” button for the application you want to install
2.Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen
User Registration
1.Click the “Register” button
Exiting the Menu Application
1.On the menu screen, click “Exit” to exit the menu
Installing Software from the CD-ROMon a Macintosh
■To install Photo Loader
1.Open the folder named “Photo Loader”
2.Open the folder named “English”, and then open the file named “Important”
3.Open the folder named “Installer”, and then open the file named “readme”
4.Follow the instructions in the “readme” file to install Photo Loader
■To view the Photo Loader user’s guide
2.Open the “Photo Loader” folder and then open the “English” folder
3.Open “PhotoLoader_english”
■To register as a camera user
APPENDIX
APPENDIX
●Memory Tab Menu
●Set Up Tab Menu
■PLAY Mode
●PLAY Tab Menu
Indicator Lamp Reference
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■USB Cradle Indicator Lamps
Troubleshooting Guide
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Page
If you have problems installing the USB driver
Display Messages
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Specifications
■Camera Functions
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■Power Requirements
■Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-20)
■USB Cradle (CA-25)
■Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type) (AD-C51G)
■Special AC Adaptor (Plug-inType) (AD-C51J)