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GETTING READY

GETTING READY

This section contains information about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera.

About This Manual

This section contains information about the conventions used in this manual.

■Terminology

The following table defines the terminology used in this manual.

	This term as used in this	Means this:
	manual:	Means this:
	manual:

	“this camera” or “the	The CASIO EX-S3 Digital
	camera”	Camera

	“file memory”	The location where the
		camera is currently storing
		images you record (page 41)

	“battery”	The NP-20 Rechargeable
		Lithium Ion Battery

	“optional charger unit”	The optionally available
		CASIO BC-10L Charger Unit

■Button Operations

Button operations are indicated by the button name inside of brackets ([ ]).

■On-screen Text

On-screen text is always enclosed by double quotation marks (“ ”).

■File Memory

The term “file memory” in this manual is a general term that refers to the location where your camera is currently storing the images you record. File memory can be any one of the following three locations.

•The camera’s built-in Flash memory

•An SD memory card loaded in the camera

•A MultiMediaCard loaded in the camera

For more information about how the camera stores images, see page 107.

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Contents

EX-S3 Unpacking Introduction Contents Basic Image Recording Deleting Files Using a Memory Card Appendix Copyright Restrictions SD logo is a registered trademark Features Introduction Precautions General Precautions Data Error Precautions Condensation Operating conditions Lens LED BacklightOther Plug-in Type First, charge the batteryQuick Start Guide Inlet Type 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 To configure display language and clock settings To view a recorded image To record an image Press SET to delete the image To delete an image About This Manual Getting Ready Back CameraGeneral Guide Front Bottom USB Cradle Monitor Screen Contents REC mode Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Play mode Attaching the Strap Indicator Lamps Power Requirements To load the battery To charge the battery Set the camera onto the USB cradle Turn off the camera If the camera does not work normally If the camera works normally Battery Life Guidelines Battery Handling Precautions Power Supply PrecautionsTip to Make the Battery Last Longer Low Battery Indicator Getting Ready Getting Ready Precautions During USE USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions Press Menu Turning the Camera On and Off Auto Power Off APOTurn on the camera, and then align the mode Selector with REC or Play If you want to enter Using the On-screen MenusThen align Mode selector with REC to enter REC mode Turn on the camera Menu Screen Operations Instead of pressing , you could also press SET Use and to change the currently selected setting Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings To configure display language and clock settings Example October 23 Set the current date and the time Compose the image On the monitor Press the power button to turn on the cameraBasic Image Recording Recording an Image Press the shutter release button to Record the image About the REC Mode Monitor Screen Using Zoom Recording Precautions REC mode, use and to change the digital zoom factor Using the Flash About Red-eye Reduction Flash Precautions Using the Self-timer Timer reaches the end Specifying Image Size and Quality To specify the image size To specify image quality Exposure Compensation EV Shift Other Recording Functions Adjusting White Balance Adjusting White Balance Manually Example Sample Scene Using the Best Shot ModePress SET This enters the Best Shot mode and displays a sample scene Creating Your Own Best Shot Setup To delete a Best Shot user setup Record the image Semi-transparent image Other Recording Functions Select the REC tab, select REC Mode, REC mode, press MenuFreeze the background on the monitor screen Subject and then Press the shutter Release button Using the Movie ModeSelect Movie, Then press SET Point the camera at Using the Histogram Other Recording Functions Specifying ISO Sensitivity REC Mode Camera Settings Turning Image Review On and Off Key customization feature lets you configureAssigning Functions to Keys Initial default setting is REC Mode Specifying Power On Default Settings Resetting the Camera Basic Playback Operation Playback Flipping the Display Press Menu to return the image to its original size Zooming the Display Image Resizing an Image Use and to make the cropping boundary smaller or larger Cropping an Image Playing a Movie Play mode Displaying the Calendar Screen Playing a Slide Show Use and to select Start, and then press SET Configure the slideshow settingsTo stop Slide Show, press any button Selecting a Particular Image for a Slideshow To specify the slideshow images To set the slideshow interval To specify the slideshow time Press the USB cradle’s Photo button Using the Photo Stand FeatureTo stop the Phot Stand slideshow, press Photo again Rotating the Display Image Press Menu to exit the menu screen Deleting FilesDeleting a Single File Press SET to delete the file Press SET to delete all the files Deleting All Files Memory Folders and Files File ManagementFolders Protecting Files To protect a single file To protect all files in memory Dpof Settings To configure print settings for a single image To configure print settings for all images Exif Print Print Image Matching Using USB DIRECT-PRINT File Management To copy a file to the Favorite folder Using the Favorite Folder Use forward To display a file in the Favorite folder To delete a file from the Favorite folder File Management Turning the Key Tone On and Off Other SettingsSpecifying an Image for the Startup Screen Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method Using the Alarm To set an alarm 100 Stopping the AlarmPress Disp To select your Home Time zone Setting the Clock101 Changing the Date Format To set the current time and date102 103 To configure World Time settingsUsing World Time To display the World Time screen 104 To configure summer time DST settingsUse and to select World, and then press Changing the Display Language After the setting is the way you want, press SETPress SET again to exit the setting screen 105 Formatting Built-in Memory 106 107 Using a Memory Card 108 Using a Memory CardTo insert a memory card into the camera To remove a memory card from the camera 109 Formatting a Memory Card Copying Files Memory Card PrecautionsTo copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card 110 Press Menu to exit the copy operation To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory111 Use and to select Built-in Card, and then press SET Viewing Images on a Computer Using the Camera with a Windows Computer112 Windows 98/Me/2000 Users 113Windows XP Users 114 Press the USB cradle’s USB button 115 WindowsMe/98 Users 116Windows2000/XP Users Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer USB Connection Precautions117 Mac OS 8.6 Users 118Mac OS 9/OS X Users 119 120 Your Macintosh will see the camera’s file memory as a drive 121 Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer 122 Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card Reader/Writer Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a ComputerUsing a Computer with a Built-in SD Memory Card Slot Using a Computer with a Built-in PC Card Slot Memory Data DCF ProtocolMemory Directory Structure 124 Image Files Supported by the Camera Folder and File Contents125 126 Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions 127 Using the Camera with a ComputerUsing the Album Feature Creating an album 128 Selecting an Album Layout Album Type Configuring Detailed Album Settings129 Background Color Image Use 130Auto Album Creation On/Off 131 Viewing Album FilesWeb browser to open File named 132 133 134 Installing the Software from the CD-ROMSaving an Album About the bundled CD-ROM Macintosh Computer System Requirements135 Windows 136 Installing Software from the CD-ROM in WindowsGetting Started Selecting a Language Installing an Application Viewing the Contents of the Read me File137 Exiting the Menu Application User Registration138 To install Photo Loader Installing SoftwareInstalling Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh To install Internet Explorer and Outlook Express 140 To install Acrobat Reader To register as a user 141To view the camera user’s guide To read the Photo Loader user’s guide Menu Reference REC modeAppendix 142 Play tab menu Play modeSet Up tab menu 143 Indicator Lamp Reference Camera Indicator Lamps144 145 146 USB Cradle Indicator Lamps 147 Troubleshooting Guide 148 149 Display Messages Camera Functions Main SpecificationsSpecifications 150 Approximate Memory Capacity and File sizes 151 152 Power Requirements Special AC Adaptor Inlet Type Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery NP-20153 USB Cradle CA-22 154