Casio EX-S100 Troubleshooting Guide

APPENDIX

Troubleshooting Guide

Power Supply

Image Recording

Symptom		Possible Cause			Action
Power does not turn on.	1)	The battery is not oriented correctly.	1)	Orient the battery correctly (page 29).
	2)	The battery is dead.	2)	Charge the battery (page 31). If the battery goes
				dead soon after being charged, it means the
				battery has reached the end of its life and needs
				to be replaced. Purchase a separately available
				NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery.

Camera suddenly powers	1)	Auto Power Off activated (page 41).	1)	Turn power back on.
down.	2)	The battery is dead.	2)	Charge the battery (page 31).
Image is not recorded	1)	The camera is in the PLAY mode.	1)	Press [	] (REC) to enter the currently
when the shutter button is	2)	Flash unit is being charged.		selected recording mode.
pressed.			2)	Wait until the flash unit finishes charging.
	3)	Memory is full.	3)	Transfer files you want to keep to your
				computer and then delete files from image
				memory, or use a different memory card.

Auto Focus does not focus	1)	The lens is dirty.	1)	Clean the lens.
properly	2)	The subject is not located in the center of the	2)	Make sure the subject is centered in the focus
		focus frame when you compose the image.		frame when composing the image.
	3)	The subject you are shooting is a type that is	3)	Use manual focus (page 73).
		not compatible with Auto Focus operation (page
		53).
	4)	You are moving the camera.	4)	Mount the camera on a tripod.

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Contents

K873PCM1DMX 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 Page Page Precautions ■General Precautions Page ■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 Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page 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” Page 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 Page ■USB Cradle Indicator Lamps Troubleshooting Guide Page Page If you have problems installing the USB driver Display Messages Page Specifications ■Camera Functions Page ■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)