Casio Camera- Manuals

6 Symbols used in this manual are explained below. NOTE • This indicates useful information when using your camera. IMPORTANT! • This indicates important message that should be read before using the function. In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the following system r...

7 Camera Views Front View 1 Flash 2 Self-timer LED 3 Lens 4 Microphone Back View 5 LCD monitor 6 Movie button 7 Menu button 8 OK button/4-way navigation control ( 8 , 2 , 4 , 6 ) 9 Playback button bk FUNC/Delete button Top View bl POWER button bm Zoom dial bn Shutter button bo LED indicator 1 2 3 4 ...

8 Your camera is equipped with different buttons/dial for ease of use. Bottom View bp Battery/Memory card compartment bq Tripod screw hole br Speaker Left / Right View bs USB port bt Strap ring Camera Control Control Description POWER button Press the POWER button to turn the power on/off. Shutter b...

9 The 4-way Navigation Control and the OK button allow you to access the various menus available from the On Screen Display (OSD). You can configure a wide range of settings to ensure maximum results from your images and videos. Further functions of these buttons are as follows. Navigation Control N...

10 Internal memory Your camera is equipped with 43.5MB of internal memory. If there is no memory card inserted in the memory card slot, all image and video clips recorded are automatically stored in the internal memory. External storage Your camera supports SD cards of up to 4GB in size. It also sup...

11 Getting Started Getting Started Note that the battery of a newly purchased camera is not charged. Perform the steps below to load the battery into the camera and charge it. • Your camera requires a special CASIO rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-80) for power. Never try to use any other type o...

12 Getting Started 4. Close and lock the battery/memory card compartment. To replace the battery 1. Unlock and open the battery/memory card compartment. With the LCD monitor side of the camera facing upwards, slide the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration. After the ba...

13 Getting Started 2. After connecting the supplied USB cable to the USB-AC adaptor, plug the power cord into a household power outlet. 3. Connect the USB cable to the camera. The LED indicator should flash green, indicating that charging has started.The LED indicator will go out when charging is co...

14 Getting Started . To charge using a USB connection to a computer The battery loaded in the camera is charged whenever the camera is connected directly to a computer with the USB cable. • Depending on the setup of your computer, you may not be able to charge the camera’s battery over a USB connect...

16 Getting Started Expand your camera’s storage by using an SD, SDHC or SDXC memory card. – SD Memory Card (Up to 4GB)– SDHC Memory Card (Up to 32GB)– SDXC Memory Card (Up to 64GB) Use one of the above types of memory card. • The above are supported memory card types as of January 2012.• Noted memor...

17 Getting Started NOTE • Windows XP does not support SDXC cards (exFAT format). However, with Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or 3), you can download an exFAT patch update to enable support for SDXC cards. There are two ways to turn on the camera. • Press the POWER button, then the startup image display...

18 Getting Started 1. Press the 4 or 6 keys to move through the selection. 2. Press the 8 or 2 keys to change the value for the date and time. 3. Press the OK button to apply. 4. If necessary, press the Menu button to close the menu. Now, you are ready to start taking images and videos. NOTE • Holdi...

19 Using the LCD monitor Using the LCD monitor The LCD monitor shows all important information regarding camera settings as well as the visual image of your image or video. The display on the LCD monitor is called the On Screen Display or OSD. . Sill Image Record Mode Screen Layout LCD Monitor Layou...

20 Using the LCD monitor . Video Image Record Mode Screen Layout NOTE • The Pre-Record icon appears on the screen in red color as the same position as zoom indicator. 21 Exposure Displays exposure settings. 22 Face tracking Indicates face tracking is enabled. 23 White balance Displays white balance ...

21 Using the LCD monitor . Playback Mode Screen Layout The Playback mode display varies depending on the type of image being viewed. Playback mode display of still images: No. Item Description 1 Playback mode Indicates Playback mode. 2 Protect Indicates file is protected. 3 File no./Total no. Indica...

22 Using the LCD monitor Playback mode of videos: No. Item Description 1 Playback mode Indicates Playback mode. 2 Protect Indicates file is protected. 3 Video clip Indicates the file is a video. 4 Button intro Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a video file. 5 File no./Total no. Ind...

23 Using the LCD monitor The type of information displayed on the LCD monitor can be changed using the 2 key. Press the 2 key repeatedly to change the LCD display from one type to another. In Record mode, the LCD display can be changed into any of the following. • Basic• Full• None• Guideline NOTE •...

24 Recording Images and Videos Recording Images and Videos Now that you are familiar with your camera, you are now ready to take your images. Taking images with your camera is very simple. 1. Turn on the camera by pressing the POWER button. 2. Frame the shot using the focus bracket on the LCD monito...

25 Recording Images and Videos . Zoom dial 1. Rotate the dial clockwise [ (right) to zoom in. 2. Rotate the dial counterclockwise ] (left) to zoom out. To adjusts the digital zoom: 1. Activate digital zoom. See “Setting the Digital Zoom” on page 44. 2. Rotating the Zoom dial clockwise/counterclockwi...

26 Recording Images and Videos When taking pictures in difficult lighting conditions, use the Flash/Right button to get correct exposure. This function cannot be activated in recording videos or continuous shooting. To activate Flash: • Press the Flash/Right button on your camera repeatedly until yo...

27 Recording Images and Videos This function allows users to define the type focus when recording a still image. To set the Focus mode: • Press the Macro/Left button repeatedly until the desired Focus mode icon is displayed on the lower left corner of the LCD monitor. Your camera supports the four f...

28 Recording Images and Videos The Function Menu is used to adjust capture settings in Record mode. It contains My Mode, Aspect Ratio, Photo Size, EV Compensation, White Balance, ISO, Metering, Color Mode, Movie Size and Pre-record. • The Menu bar displays the current status of your camera settings....

29 Recording Images and Videos The Photo size function is used to set the resolution before you capture the image. Changing the Photo Size affects the number of images that can be stored in your memory card. The higher the resolution, the more memory space is required. The table below shows the Phot...

30 Recording Images and Videos The table below shows the Photo Size values for still images when selecting Aspect ratio 16:9 . The table below shows the Photo Size values for still images when selecting Aspect ratio 1:1 . Icon Pixel Size Printing Size Suggestion 4320 x 2424 HDTV 3264 x 1832 HDTV 259...

31 Recording Images and Videos Images can be captured with the overall scene intentionally made brighter or darker. These settings are used when a suitable brightness (exposure) cannot otherwise be obtained in circumstances where the difference in brightness between the subject and the background (t...

32 Recording Images and Videos This sets the sensitivity for capturing images. When the sensitivity is raised (and the ISO figure is increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear. • This function is used only in Program m...

33 Recording Images and Videos The Color mode function applies different colors or tones for a more artistic effect on the still images or videos. • This function is used only in Program mode (page 38).• As you move through the selection, the preview on the LCD monitor changes synchronously. Color M...

34 Recording Images and Videos You can record videos with the camera, the available recording time depends on the capacity of the memory card. Videos can be recorded until the maximum memory capacity has been reached. However, the length of a single video may be limited. 1. Turn on the camera by pre...

35 Recording Images and Videos Use this function to adjust the resolution and quality of video clips. The table below shows the available size and corresponding image quality settings. • Using the camera’s built-in memory or certain types of memory cards can slow down processing speed. Whenever poss...

36 Recording Images and Videos The Internet mode allows you to record videos with predefined video settings for easy upload to the Internet website. Therefore when you record using the Internet Mode, the following standards are followed: • Recorded videos are set to Internet standard resolution of 6...

37 Recording Images and Videos If you are in Record mode, you can access the Record menu simply by pressing the Menu button on your camera. When the menu is displayed, use the 4-way navigation control and the OK button to move through menu selections and apply your desired settings. To close the men...

38 Recording Images and Videos The following two scene modes can be selected to shoot images. 1. From the Record Menu, press the 6 or OK button to select Scene Mode . 2. Use the navigation control to move through the selection. 3. Press the OK button to save and activate the selected Scene mode. The...

39 Recording Images and Videos Your camera features a Self-timer and Burst which can be set in the Drive mode function in the Record menu. The Self-timer allows you to take images after a pre-defined delay. While burst lets you take consecutive shots. This function is only available in recording sti...

40 Recording Images and Videos AEB stands for Automatic Exposure Bracketing. It permits 3 consecutive images in the order of standard exposure, under exposure and overexposure compensation. • AEB function is used only in Program mode (page 38). To set AEB: 1. From the Record menu, select AEB . 2. Us...

41 Recording Images and Videos This function allows you to enhance or soften finer details of your images. To set Sharpness: 1. From the Record menu, select Sharpness . 2. Use the 8 or 2 keys to go through the selection. 3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes. The table below shows the ava...

42 Recording Images and Videos The Saturation function lets you adjust the color saturation in your images. Use a higher saturation setting for rich colors and a lower saturation setting for more natural tones. To set Saturation: 1. From the Record menu, select Saturation . 2. Use the 8 or 2 keys to...

43 Recording Images and Videos This function allows you to adjust the contrast of your images. To set Contrast: 1. From the Record menu, select Contrast . 2. Use the 8 or 2 keys to go through the selection. 3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes. The Quality sets the quality (compression) ...

44 Recording Images and Videos This feature controls the Digital zoom mode of your camera.Your camera enlarges an image using the optical zoom first. When the zoom scale exceeds 5x, the camera uses digital zoom. To set Digital Zoom: 1. From the Record menu, select Digital Zoom . 2. Use the 8 or 2 ke...

45 Recording Images and Videos The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images. This function must be activated before the image is captured. Once date and time are stamped on an image, they can no longer be edited or deleted.Limitations of Date Stamp functions are as follows. • Av...

46 Playback Playback You can playback the still image and video clips on the LCD monitor. The Single navigation mode displays the images one by one on the LCD monitor. To view image/video clips, follow the steps below. 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. The LCD monitor displays an image....

48 Playback The zoom view function works with still images only. • In normal view, rotate the Zoom dial clockwise (right) repeatedly until the desired zoom view. • The 4 arrows on the LCD monitor indicate that the image is zoomed in. • You can zoom to view an image of up to 12x.• Use the navigation ...

49 Playback To capture a screenshot image from a video clip 1. During playback of video, press the 8 key to pause playback on your desired video frame to capture. 2. Press the Shutter button to capture a screenshot. 3. The camera stops playback. The LCD monitor displays the captured image in Single ...

50 Playback There are two ways to delete an image/video. • Using the FUNC/Delete button. • Using Playback menu Delete settings. See “Delete” on page 51. Using the FUNC/Delete Button 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. View image/video clips in Single navigation mode. 3. Use the 4 or 6 key...

51 Playback The Playback menu allows you to edit images and setup playback settings. To go to Playback Menu: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Press the Menu button to launch the Playback menu. 3. Use the 8 or 2 keys to move through the menu selections. 4. To select a menu, press 6 or t...

53 Playback The slide show function enables you to playback your still images automatically in order one image at a time. To view slide show: 1. From the Playback menu, select Slide Show . The slide show menu appears. 2. Set the slide show settings. 3. Select Start , then press the OK button to star...

54 Playback Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake.A protected file has a lock icon when viewed on Playback mode. To protect files: 1. From the Playback menu, select Protect . 2. The Protect submenu is displayed on the LCD monitor. Select an available setting. • Sin...

56 Playback The Color mode function lets you edit still images to apply different colors or tones for a more artistic effect. Edited images in this function are saved as a new file. To activate Color Mode: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Press the 4 or 6 keys to scroll and select an i...

57 Playback The Effect function is only applicable to still images with different artistic effect. Edited images in this function are saved as a new file. To activate Effect: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Press the 4 or 6 keys to scroll and select an image to edit. 3. Press the MENU...

58 Playback The Trim function allows you to trim an image to another image size. This function is only available for still images. To trim an image: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Use the 4 or 6 keys to scroll and select an image to trim. 3. Press the Menu button to launch the Playba...

59 Playback Resizes a previously saved image and only resizing to a smaller size is available. To resize an image: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Use the 4 or 6 keys to scroll and select an image to resize. 3. Press the Menu button to launch the Playback menu. 4. Select Resize . The ...

60 Playback You can specify the startup image from the captured images for camera. 1. Press the Menu button to launch the Playback menu. 2. Select Startup Image . The menu selection appears. 3. Select an available setting. • System: Use camera default image. • My Photo: Use the 4 or 6 keys to scroll...

61 Playback To set DPOF on a single image/all images: 1. Select Single or All on the DPOF submenu. 2. For single image, use the 4 or 6 keys to scroll and select an image to mark for printing. 3. Specify the number of copies. Use the 2 or 8 keys to increase/decrease number. 4. Press the FUNC/Delete b...

62 Using the Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu You can access the Setup menu whether you are in Record or Playback mode.The Setup menu allows you to configure general camera settings. To go to Setup menu: 1. Press the Menu button to launch the Record/Playback menu. 2. Use the 4 or 6 keys to switch the...

63 Using the Setup Menu The Power Save function allows you to set an idle time after which the camera automatically sets to sleep mode to save power. After a minute of being in sleep mode, the camera eventually turns off power. This function is not available in the following instances: • Recording a...

64 Using the Setup Menu This function allows you to select a method to assign file numbers to images. Available settings are: • Series: Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the folder is changed. • Reset: The file numbering will start from 0001 each time a folder is changed or the memory is ...

65 Using the Setup Menu Use this function to reset the camera to its factory settings. However, the following settings are exceptions and not affected by Reset. • Date & Time• Language• TV Out• Custom White Balance data Reset All Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com

66 Making Connections Making Connections You can connect your camera to: TV or computer. You can play back your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any video devices, make sure to select NTSC/PAL to match the broadcast standard of the video equipment you are going to connect to the camera. •...

67 Making Connections You can transfer images and videos to your computer. IMPORTANT! • Never unplug the USB cable, or operate the camera while viewing or storing images. Doing so can cause data to become corrupted. 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 2. Co...

68 Making Connections . Saving the Files to Your Computer • Windows 1. Windows 7, Windows Vista users: Click “Start” and then “Computer”.Windows XP users: Click “Start” and then “My Computer”. 2. Double-click “Removable Disk”. • Your computer recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or built...

69 Making Connections • Macintosh 1. Double-click the camera’s drive icon. 2. Drag the “DCIM” folder to the folder to which you want to copy it. 3. After the copy operation is complete, drag the drive icon to Trash. 4. On the camera, press the POWER button to turn off the camera. Then, disconnect th...

70 Appendix Appendix . Avoid Use While In Motion • Never use the camera to record or play back images while operating an automobile or other vehicle, or while walking. Looking at the monitor while in motion creates the risk of serious accident. . Flash • Never use the flash unit in areas where flamm...

71 Appendix . Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, and other abnormalities • Continued use of the camera while it is emitting smoke or strange odor, or while it is overheating creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are pr...

72 Appendix . Locations To Be Avoided • Never leave the camera in any of the following types of locations. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electric shock.– Areas subject to large amounts of humidity or dust– Food preparation areas or other locations where oil smoke is present– Near heaters, on...

73 Appendix • Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other abnormal condition while using, charging, or storing a battery, immediately remove it from the camera and keep it away from open flame. • Do not use or leave the battery under direct...

74 Appendix . Data Error Precautions Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in camera memory. – Removing the battery or memory card while the camera is performing some operation – Removing the battery or mem...

75 Appendix . Caring for your camera • Never touch the lens or flash window with your fingers. Finger smudges, dirt, and other foreign matter on the lens or flash window can interfere with proper operation of the camera. Use a blower or other means to keep the lens and flash window free of dirt and ...

76 Appendix . Other Precautions The camera becomes slightly warm during use. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction. . Copyrights Except for your own personal enjoyment, unauthorized use of use of snapshots or movies of images whose rights belong to others, without the permission of the ri...

77 Appendix . If the camera’s LED indicator starts flashing green at high speed... • Ambient temperature or the temperature of the battery may be either too high or too low. Disconnect the USB cable and wait until temperature is within the allowable charging range before trying again. • Battery cont...

78 Appendix . Precautions during Use • The bundled USB-AC adaptor is designed for operation with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC, 50/60Hz. Note, however, that the shape of the power cord plug depends on each country or geographic area. Before taking the camera and USB-AC adaptor alo...

79 Appendix . Discarding or Transferring Ownership of a Memory Card or the Camera The format and delete functions of the camera do not actually delete files from the memory card. The original data remains on the card. Note that responsibility for the data on a memory card lies with you. The followin...

80 Appendix . Memory Folder Structure • Recording a video while (Web) is selected for the Movie size setting causes a folder named “100UTUBE” to be created for storage of movie files. This helps to simplify uploading to YouTube. . Supported Image Files • Image files shot with this camera• DCF-compli...

81 Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Cause and/or Action Camera does not turn on. The battery may be exhausted. Charge or replace the battery. Camera turns off automatically. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera. LCD turns dark. Press any button except the POWER button to turn on the LCD. Emp...

83 Appendix Snapshot (Aspect ratio 4:3) Number of Snapshots/Movie Recording Time Image Size (Pixels) Image Quality Approximate Image File Size Built-in Memory * 1 Recording Capacity SD Memory Card * 2 Recording Capacity 14M(4320 x 3240) Superfine 5.19MB 7 2669 Fine 3.35MB 11 4225 Normal 2.11MB 17 63...

84 Appendix Movies *1 Built-in memory capacity after formatting (Approx. 43.5MB) *2 Based on a 16GB SDHC memory card (SanDisk Corporation). The number of images you can save depends on the type of memory card you are using. *3 The data transfer rate of built-in memory is not sufficient for 16:9 vide...

85 Appendix Specifications File Format Snapshots: JPEG (Exif Version 2.3); DPOF compliant Movies: Motion JPEG AVI, PCM audio (monaural) Recording Media Built-in Memory (Image Storage Area: 43.5MB)SD/SDHC/SDXC * Built-in memory capacity after formatting Recorded Image Sizes Snapshot: Aspect ratio 4:3...

86 Appendix Aperture Value F2.8 (W) to F7.9 (W) (When used with ND filter) White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Custom Sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity) Snapshots: Auto, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600 Movies: Auto Flash Modes Auto, Red-e...

87 Appendix Approximate Battery Life All of the values provided below represent the approximate amount of time under normal temperature (23°C (73°F)) before the camera turns off. These values are not guaranteed. Low temperatures shorten battery life. • Battery: NP-80 (Rated Capacity: 700 mAh)• Recor...

88 Appendix . Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-80) . USB-AC adaptor (AD-C53U) • Power cord precautions for use in Singapore The power cord set is not supplied. The power cord used must comply with relevant national and/or international standards. Rated Voltage 3.7 V Rated Capacitance 700 mAh Ope...