Casio EXILIM EX-Z680- User Manual

5 Contents ❚ To play back an audio recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 ❚❙ Using BEST SHOT 52 What is BEST SHOT? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 ❚ Some Sample Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

6 Contents ❚❙ Printing 79 Printing Snapshots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number of Copies . . . 8...

7 Contents ❚❙ Appendix 115 Precautions during Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 ❚ Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

8 The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained. . Camera General Guide 4 2 1 3 5 6 7 bk 9 bl 8 bs br bo bp bq bm bn [ ] [SET] [ ] [ ] [ ] 1 Zoom controller (pages 28, 45, 68, 68) 2 Shutter button (page 28) 3 Flash (page 39) 4 [ON/OFF] (Power) (page 26) 5 Front lamp (pag...

9 The monitor screen uses various indicators, icons, and values to keep you informed of the camera’s status. • The sample screens in this section are intended to show you the locations of all the indicators and figures that can appear on the monitor screen in various modes. They do not represent scr...

10 . Shutter Button Half-pressed . easy Mod e 1 Recording mode (page 28) 2 Flash (page 39) 3 ISO sensitivity (page 66) 4 Aperture value 5 Shutter speed 6 Focus frame (pages 29, 61) NOTE • If the current aperture, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, or Auto Exposure is not correct, the setting will turn ...

11 . Movie Recording . Snapshot Viewing . Movie Playback 1 Recording mode (page 48) 2 White balance setting (page 65) 3 Remaining movie memory capacity (page 48) 4 Movie recording time (page 48) 5 Flash (page 39) 6 Exposure compensation (page 64) 7 Battery level indicator (page 21) 8 Movie recording...

12 You can turn display information on and off by pressing [ 8 ] (DISP). You can configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode. Configuring Monitor Screen Settings Information display on Displays information about image settings, etc (REC mode only). Information display + Date/Time on I...

13 Quick Start Basics Quick Start Basics What is a digital camera? Delete A digital camera stores images on a memory card, so you can record and delete images a countless number of times. Play Record You can use the images you record in a variety of different ways. Store images on your computer. Pri...

14 Quick Start Basics Your CASIO camera is packed with a powerful selection of features and functions to make recording of digital images easier, including the following three main functions. What you can do with your CASIO camera BEST SHOT Simply select the sample scene you want and the camera sets...

15 Quick Start Basics 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-120) for power. Never try to use any other type of battery. 1...

16 Quick Start Basics You can use either of the two following methods to charge the camera’s battery. • USB-AC adaptor• USB connection to a computer . To charge with the USB-AC adaptor 1. Turn off the camera. Check to make sure that the camera’s monitor screen is blank. If it isn’t, press [ON/OFF] (...

17 Quick Start Basics 3. Connect the USB cable to the camera. The back lamp should light red, indicating that charging has started.The back lamp will go out when charging is complete.It takes about 110 minutes to achieve a full charge. Charging may take longer depending on charging conditions. Back ...

18 Quick Start Basics . 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 conn...

20 Quick Start Basics NOTE • Even if you turn on the camera, the battery will continue to charge if there is a USB connection with a computer. In this case, however, back lamp operation will change as described below. Back Lamp Operation IMPORTANT! • Charging is not performed while the connected com...

21 Quick Start Basics Checking Remaining Battery Power As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates remaining power as shown below. indicates battery power is low. Charge the battery as soon as possible. Recording is not possible when is indicated. Charge the bat...

22 Quick Start Basics The first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen appears for configuring the display language, date, and time settings. Failure to set the date and time correctly will cause the wrong date and time data to be recorded with images. IMPORTANT! • A screen for language s...

23 Quick Start Basics NOTE • Each country controls its local time offset and the use of summer time, and so they are subject to change. • Removing the battery from the camera too soon after configuring time and date settings for the first time can cause the settings to be reset to their factory defa...

24 Quick Start Basics 1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the camera and then open the battery cover. Pressing the battery cover, slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow. 2. Load a memory card. Positioning the memory card so its front is facing upwards (towards the monitor screen side of ...

25 Quick Start Basics You need to format a new memory card before using it for the first time. 1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn on the camera and then press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the second Control Panel option from the bottom (MENU) and then press [SET] (page 34). 3. Use [ 4 ] an...

26 Quick Start Basics • Take care to ensure that nothing is restricting or coming into contact with the lens as it extends. Holding the lens with your hand so it cannot extend creates the risk of malfunction. • Pressing [ p ] (PLAY) while in the REC mode switches to the PLAY mode. The lens retracts ...

27 Quick Start Basics Your images will not come out clearly if you move the camera when you press the shutter button. When pressing the shutter button, be sure to hold the camera as shown in the illustration below, and keep it still by pressing your arms firmly against your sides as you shoot.Holdin...

28 Quick Start Basics 1. Press [ r ] (REC) to turn on the camera. The camera will enter the REC mode.Make sure R is on the display. If it isn’t, see page 52. 2. Point the camera at the subject. You can zoom the image, if you want. To shoot a snapshot Monitor screen Shutter button [ r ] (REC) Remaini...

29 Quick Start Basics 3. Half-press the shutter button to focus the image. When focus is complete, the camera will beep, the back lamp will light green, and the focus frame will turn green. 4. Continuing to keep the camera still, press the shutter button the rest of the way down. This records the sn...

30 Quick Start Basics . To track the movement of a moving subject Half-press the shutter button to follow and focus automatically on a moving subject. See “ Ë Tracking” (page 61) for more information. Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s monitor screen. • For information abo...

31 Quick Start Basics If memory becomes full, you can delete snapshots and movies you no longer need in order to free up storage and record more images. • In either the REC mode or PLAY mode, you can delete files simply by pressing [ ] (Delete). IMPORTANT! • Remember that a file (image) delete opera...

32 Quick Start Basics 1. Press [ ] (Delete). 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Delete Files” and then press [SET]. • This displays a file selection screen. 3. Use [ 8 ], [ 2 ], [ 4 ], and [ 6 ] to move the selection boundary to the file you want to delete, and then press [SET]. • This will select th...

33 Quick Start Basics Operation • Never open the battery cover while the back lamp is flashing green. Doing so can result in the image you just shot being saved incorrectly, damage to other images stored in memory, malfunction of the camera, etc. • If unwanted light is shining directly onto the lens...

34 Snapshot Tutorial Snapshot Tutorial The Control Panel can be used to configure camera settings. 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. This will select one of the Control Panel icons and display its settings. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the setting you want to change. * Snapshot image quality cann...

35 Snapshot Tutorial NOTE • No icon is displayed for any Control Panel option (page 9) that is set to its initial default (reset) setting. An icon will appear only if you change the setting of the corresponding Control Panel option. The following are the initial defaults for Control Panel options.– ...

36 Snapshot Tutorial Image Size Selection Tips Note that larger images have more pixels, so they take up more memory space. • For information about image size, image quality, and number of images that can be stored, see page 136. • For information about movie image size, see page 38.• For informatio...

37 Snapshot Tutorial . To select the snapshot image size 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the top Control Panel option (Snapshot Image Size). 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select an image size and then press [SET]. • The initial factory default image size setting is “14M...

38 Snapshot Tutorial . Specifying Movie Image Quality Movie image quality is a standard that determines the detail, smoothness, and clarity of a movie during playback. Shooting with the high-quality (HD) setting will result in better image quality, but it also shortens the amount of time you can sho...

39 Snapshot Tutorial 1. In the REC mode, press [ 2 ] ( ) once. 2. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the flash setting you want and then press [SET]. • If there are no indicators on the monitor screen, you can cycle through the flash modes by pressing [ 2 ] ( ). You can turn display information on or off...

40 Snapshot Tutorial NOTE • Take care so your fingers and the strap do not block the flash.• The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is too far away or too close. • Flash charging time (page 139) depends on operating conditions (battery condition, ambient temperature, etc.). • Shooti...

41 Snapshot Tutorial With the Self-timer, pressing the shutter button starts a timer. The shutter is released and the image is shot after a fixed amount of time. 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the fourth Control Panel option from the top (Self-timer). 3. Use [ 4 ] ...

42 Snapshot Tutorial When shooting people, the face detection feature detects the faces of up to ten individuals and adjusts focus and brightness accordingly. 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the fifth Control Panel option from the top (Face Detection). 3. Use [ 4 ] ...

43 Snapshot Tutorial You can use this setting to optimize the balance between bright areas and dark areas when shooting images. 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the sixth Control Panel option from the top (Lighting). 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the setting you w...

44 Snapshot Tutorial . easy Mode Control Panel In the easy mode, the Control Panel provides you with access to four setting items: image size, flash, self-timer, and easy Mode. There is also a “MENU” option, which you can select to display a menu screen for configuring image quality (page 64) and Se...

45 Snapshot Tutorial 4. Press [SET]. This will apply your setting(s) and display the easy Mode viewfinder screen, indicating the camera is ready to shoot.If you selected “MENU” in step 2, pressing [SET] will display the REC menu. See “Advanced Settings” (page 55) for details about configuring its se...

46 Snapshot Tutorial NOTE • The higher the digital zoom factor, the coarser the recorded image. Note that the camera also has a function that lets you record using digital zoom without image deterioration (page 47). • Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against image blur due to camera movemen...

47 Snapshot Tutorial • The image deterioration point depends on the image size (page 35). The smaller the image size, the higher the zoom factor you can use before reaching the image deterioration point. • Though digital zoom generally causes a deterioration of image quality, some digital zoom witho...

48 Recording Movie Images and Audio Recording Movie Images and Audio 1. Configure the quality setting for the movie (page 38). The length of the movie you can record will depend on the quality setting you select. 2. In the REC mode, point the camera at the subject and then press [ 0 ] (Movie). This ...

49 Recording Movie Images and Audio NOTE • Spending a long time using movie recording will cause the camera to become slightly warm to the touch. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction. • The camera also records audio. Note the following points when shooting a movie.– Take care that the mi...

50 Recording Movie Images and Audio Voice Recording lets you record audio only, without a snapshot or movie. • For information about Voice Recording capacities, see page 137. 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the bottom Control Panel option (BS) and then press [SET] (...

51 Recording Movie Images and Audio 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to display the Voice Recording file you want to play. ` is displayed in place of an image for a Voice Recording file. 2. Press [ 0 ] (Movie) to start playback. • You can also start playback by selecting the second PLAY Pane...

52 Using BEST SHOT Using BEST SHOT BEST SHOT provides you with a collection of sample “scenes” that show a variety of different types of shooting conditions. When you need to change the setup of the camera, simply find the scene that matches what you are trying to achieve, and the camera sets up for...

53 Using BEST SHOT 4. Press [SET] to configure the camera with the settings for the currently selected scene. This returns to the REC mode. • The settings of the scene you selected remain in effect until you select a different scene. • To select a different BEST SHOT scene, repeat the above procedur...

54 Using BEST SHOT . BEST SHOT Precautions • Some BEST SHOT scenes cannot be used while recording a movie.• For YouTube scene cannot be used while shooting a snapshot.• The Voice Recording scene cannot be used while shooting a snapshot or recording a movie. • Some scenes like Night Scene and Firewor...

55 Advanced Settings Advanced Settings The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings. • REC mode menu contents and operations are different from those in the PLAY mode. This section explains operations using the REC menu screen. See page 71 for information about ...

56 Advanced Settings NOTE • [ ] (Delete) provides a helpful way to navigate around tabs and menus. – Pressing [ ] (Delete) while a tab is selected will display the viewfinder screen.– Pressing [ ] (Delete) while menu item or setting is selected will “back step” in the following sequence: Settings * ...

58 Advanced Settings To focus with manual focus 1. On the monitor screen, compose the image so the subject you want to focus on is within the yellow boundary. 2. Watching the image on the monitor screen use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to adjust focus. • At this time the image that is within the boundary will en...

59 Advanced Settings 2. Keeping the shutter button half-pressed (which maintains the focus setting), move the camera to compose the image. 3. When you are ready to shoot the image, press the shutter button the rest of the way down. NOTE • Focus lock also locks exposure (AE). Procedure [ r ] (REC) * ...

60 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * REC Tab * CS While Continuous Shutter is turned on, images are continually recorded until memory becomes full, as long as you keep the shutter button depressed.Releasing the shutter button stops shooting. NOTE • With continuous shutter, exp...

61 Advanced Settings NOTE • ISO sensitivity, aperture, and shutter speed do not appear on the monitor screen when you half-press the shutter button while “Auto” is selected. These values will appear briefly, however, in the preview image that is displayed immediately after you shoot a snapshot. • If...

62 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * REC Tab * L/R Key You can assign one of the four functions listed below to the [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] keys. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * REC Tab * Grid The on-screen grid can be displayed on the REC mode monitor screen for easy vertical ...

63 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * REC Tab * Memory When you turn off the camera, it remembers the current settings of all enabled memory items and restores them when you turn it back on. Any memory item that is disabled will be returned to its initial default setting whenev...

64 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * Quality Tab * T Quality (Snapshot) • The “Fine” setting helps to bring out details when shooting a finely detailed image of nature that includes dense tree branches or leaves, or an image of a complex pattern. • Memory capacity (the number ...

65 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * Quality Tab * White Balance You can adjust white balance to match the source of light available where you are shooting and avoid the blue cast that results when shooting outdoors when it is cloudy, and the green cast that results when shoot...

67 Viewing Snapshots and Movies Viewing Snapshots and Movies See page 30 for the procedure for viewing snapshots. 1. Press [ p ] (PLAY) and then use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to display the movie you want to view. 2. Press [ 0 ] (Movie) to start playback. Movie Playback Controls • Playback may not be possible...

68 Viewing Snapshots and Movies 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to scroll through the images until the one you want is displayed. 2. Slide the zoom controller towards z ( [ ) to zoom. You can use [ 8 ], [ 2 ], [ 4 ], and [ 6 ] to scroll the zoomed image on the monitor screen. Slide the zoom...

69 Viewing Snapshots and Movies 1. Use the AV cable that comes with the camera to connect it to the TV. • Make sure that you insert the cable connector into the USB/AV port until you feel it click securely into place. Failure to insert the connector fully can result in poor communication or malfunct...

71 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Other Playback Functions (PLAY) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other playback operations. Pressing [SET] in the PLAY mode will display the PLAY Panel. . Example PLAY Panel Operation 1. In the PLAY mode, press [SE...

72 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) . PLAY Menu Operations in This Manual PLAY menu operations are represented in this manual as shown below. The following operation is the same one described under “Example PLAY Panel Operation” on page 71. Menu Displays the PLAY menu. You can perform the following o...

73 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) 1. In the PLAY mode, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the third PLAY Panel item from the bottom (Slideshow) and then press [SET] (page 71). • To stop the slideshow, press [ ] (Delete). Pressing [SET] instead of [ ] (Delete) stops the slideshow and retu...

74 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) 1. In the PLAY mode, display the snapshot or movie you want to rotate. 2. Press [SET]. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the second PLAY Panel item from the bottom (Rotation) and then press [SET] (page 71). 4. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Rotation” and then press ...

75 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [SET] * MENU * PLAY Tab * DPOF Printing See page 82 for details. Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * [SET] * MENU * PLAY Tab * Protect IMPORTANT! • Note that even if a file is protected, it will be deleted if you perform the format o...

77 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [SET] * MENU * PLAY Tab * Dubbing 2. Press [SET] again to stop audio recording. • Take care that you do not block the camera’s microphone with your fingers while recording. • Good recording results are not possible when th...

78 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Voice Recording Playback Controls • Audio of an Audio Snapshot also can be played back on a computer with Windows Media Player or QuickTime. Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [SET] * MENU * PLAY Tab * Copy Files can be copied from the camera’s built-in mem...

79 Printing Printing • You can specify which images you want to print, the number of copies, and date stamp settings before printing (page 82). Printing Snapshots Professional Print Service You can take a memory card that contains the images you want to print to a professional print service and have...

80 Printing You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge and print images without going through a computer. . To set up the camera before connecting to a printer 1. Turn on the camera. Next, press [SET] and then display the REC menu (page 55) or the PLAY menu (page 71). ...

81 Printing . To print 1. Turn on the printer and load paper. 2. Turn on the camera. This will display the print menu screen. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Paper Size”, and then press [ 6 ]. 4. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select a paper size and then press [SET]. • The following are the available pap...

82 Printing . Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) DPOF is a standard that allows you to include image type, number of copy, and time stamp on/off information on the memory card with the images. After configuring settings, you can use the memory card to print on a home printer that supports DPOF or tak...

83 Printing . Configuring the Same DPOF Settings for All the Images Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [SET] * MENU * PLAY Tab * DPOF Printing * All images 1. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to specify the number of copies. You can specify a value up to 99. Specify 00 if you do not want to print the ima...

84 Printing . Date Stamping You can use one of the following three methods to include the recording date in the printout of an image. . Standards Supported by the Camera • PictBridge This is a standard of the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). • Exif Print Printing on a printer that sup...

85 Using the Camera with a Computer Using the Camera with a Computer You can perform the operations described below while the camera is connected to a computer. * Windows only The procedures you need to perform when using the camera with your computer and when using the bundled software are differen...

86 Using the Camera with a Computer Install the required software in accordance with the version of Windows you are running and what you want to do. * YouTube Uploader for CASIO, Photo Transport, and Virtual Painter 5 LE for CASIO will not run under 64-bit versions of Windows OS. Using the Camera wi...

87 Using the Camera with a Computer . Computer System Requirements for Bundled Software Computer system requirements are different for each of the applications. See the “Read me” file that comes with each application for details. Information about computer system requirements also can be found under...

89 Using the Camera with a Computer 8. Right-click the “DCIM” folder. 9. On the shortcut menu that appears, click “Copy”. 10. Windows 7, Windows Vista users: Click “Start” and then “Documents”.Windows XP users: Click “Start” and then “My Documents”. • If you already have a “DCIM” folder in “Document...

90 Using the Camera with a Computer IMPORTANT! • Never unplug the USB cable, or operate the camera while viewing or storing images. Doing so can cause data to become corrupted. Windows Media Player, which is already installed on most computers, can be used for movie playback. To play back a movie, f...

91 Using the Camera with a Computer . Movie Playback Precautions • Be sure to move the movie data to the hard disk of your computer before trying to play it. Proper movie playback may not be possible for data accessed over a network, from a memory card, etc. • Proper movie playback may not be possib...

92 Using the Camera with a Computer . To upload a movie file to YouTube • Before you can use YouTube Uploader for CASIO, you need to go to the YouTube website (http://www.youtube.com/) and register as a user there. • Do not upload any video that is copyrighted (including neighboring copyrights) unle...

93 Using the Camera with a Computer If you want to transfer images from your computer to the camera, install Photo Transport on your computer from the CD-ROM that comes with the camera. . To install Photo Transport 1. On the CD-ROM menu screen, select “Photo Transport”. 2. After reading the informat...

94 Using the Camera with a Computer . To transfer computer screen captures to the camera 1. Connect the camera to your computer (page 87). 2. On your computer, click the following: Start * All Programs * CASIO * Photo Transport. This starts up Photo Transport. 3. Display the screen whose screen capt...

95 Using the Camera with a Computer The CD-ROM that comes with your camera contains an application called Virtual Painter 5 LE for CASIO. By installing this application on your computer, you can transform your digital images so they appear as if they were drawn or painted by hand. You can choose fro...

96 Using the Camera with a Computer IMPORTANT! • Virtual Painter 5 LE for CASIO supports transformation of JPEG images shot with CASIO brand EXILIM Series digital cameras only. Transformation of images shot with a different brand digital camera is not supported. • Be sure to use “Save As” or otherwi...

97 Using the Camera with a Computer Install the required software in accordance with what version of the Macintosh OS you are running and what you want to do. IMPORTANT! • The camera does not support operation with Mac OS 8.6 or earlier, or Mac OS X 10.0. Operation is supported with Mac OS 9, X (10....

98 Using the Camera with a Computer 4. Turn off the camera and then use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect it to your Macintosh. • Connecting the camera to a computer with a USB cable starts charging of the camera’s battery (page 18). • Make sure that you insert the cable connector ...

99 Using the Camera with a Computer 8. After the copy operation is complete, drag the drive icon to Trash. 9. On the camera, press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the camera. After making sure that the green back lamp is unlit, disconnect the camera from the computer. . To view copied images 1. Double-...

101 Using the Camera with a Computer You must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer in order to view the contents of a PDF file. If you don’t, go to the Adobe Systems Incorporated website and install Acrobat Reader. 1. On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder. 2. Open t...

102 Using the Camera with a Computer IMPORTANT! • Recorded images are transferred over wireless LAN. Do not use the Eye-Fi card or turn off Eye-Fi card communication (page 106) when on an aircraft or in any other location where use of wireless communication is limited or prohibited. • Loading an Eye...

103 Using the Camera with a Computer The camera creates a file and saves it each time you shoot a snapshot, record a movie, or perform any other operation that stores data. Files are grouped by storing them in folders. Each file and folder has its own unique name. • For details about how folders are...

104 Using the Camera with a Computer The camera stores images you shoot in accordance with the Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF). . About DCF The following operations are supported for DCF-compliant images. Note, however, that CASIO makes no performance guarantees concerning these operations....

105 Using the Camera with a Computer . Supported Image Files • Image files shot with this camera• DCF-compliant image files This camera may not be able to display an image, even if it is DCF-compliant. When displaying an image recorded on another camera, it may take a long time for the image to appe...

106 Other Settings (Set Up) Other Settings (Set Up) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other operations in both the REC mode and PLAY mode. Procedure [SET] * MENU * Set Up Tab * Eye-Fi Select “Off” to disable Eye-Fi card communication (page 101). Proc...

107 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [SET] * MENU * Set Up Tab * Startup Display the image you want to use as your startup image and then select “On”. • The startup image does not appear when you turn on the camera by pressing [ p ] (PLAY). • You can specify a snapshot you recorded as the startup i...

108 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [SET] * MENU * Set Up Tab * World Time You can use the World Time screen to view the current time in a zone that is different from your Home City when you go on a trip, etc. World Time displays the current time in 162 cities in 32 time zones around the globe. 1....

109 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [SET] * MENU * Set Up Tab * Timestamp You can configure the camera to stamp the recording date only, or date and time in the lower right corner of each snapshot. • Once date and time information is stamped into a snapshot, it cannot be edited or deleted. Example...

110 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [SET] * MENU * Set Up Tab * Date Style You can select from among three different styles for the date. Example: July, 10, 2012 Procedure [SET] * MENU * Set Up Tab * Language . Specify the display language you want. 1 Select the tab on the right. 2 Select “Languag...

111 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [SET] * MENU * Set Up Tab * Sleep This feature turns off the monitor screen whenever no camera operation is performed for a preset amount of time. Press any button to turn the monitor screen back on. Trigger Time Settings: 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, Off (Sleep is dis...

112 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [SET] * MENU * Set Up Tab * REC/PLAY • With “Power On/Off”, the camera turns off when you press [ r ] (REC) in the REC mode or [ p ] (PLAY) in the PLAY mode. • Change this setting to anything besides “Disable” before connecting to a TV for image viewing. Procedu...

113 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [SET] * MENU * Set Up Tab * USB You can use the procedure below to select the USB communication protocol, which is used when exchanging data with a computer, printer, or other external device. Procedure [SET] * MENU * Set Up Tab * Video Out You can use the proce...

114 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [SET] * MENU * Set Up Tab * Format If a memory card is loaded in the camera, this operation will format the memory card. It will format built-in memory if no memory card is loaded. • The format operation will delete all contents on the memory card or in built-in...

115 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. . Directly Viewing the Sun or Bright Light • Never loo...

116 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 p...

117 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, o...

118 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 direc...

119 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 me...

120 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...

121 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 r...

122 Appendix Any and all unauthorized commercial copying, distribution, and copying of the bundled software over a network are prohibited. This product’s YouTube upload functionality is included under license from YouTube, LLC. The presence of YouTube upload functionality in this product is not an e...

123 Appendix . Precautions during Use • Operation provided by a battery under cold conditions is always less than operation under normal temperatures. This is due to the characteristics of the battery, not the camera. • Charge the battery in an area where the temperature is within the range of 5°C t...

124 Appendix See page 23 for information about supported memory cards and how to load a memory card. Press the memory card and then release it. This will cause it to pop out of the memory card slot slightly. Pull the card out the rest of the way and then insert another one. • Never remove a card fro...

125 Appendix . Memory Card Handling Precautions Certain types of memory cards can slow down processing speeds. In particular, you may experience problems saving high-quality (HD and STD) movies. When using the camera’s built-in memory or certain types of memory cards, it can take too much time to re...

126 Appendix Computer system requirements are different for each of the applications. Be sure to check the requirements for the particular application you are trying to use. Note that the values provided here are minimum requirements for running each application. Actual requirements are greater, dep...

127 Appendix The tables in this section show the initial default settings on menus that appear in the REC mode and PLAY mode when you reset the camera (page 114). • A dash (–) indicates an item whose setting is not reset or an item for which there is no reset setting. . REC Mode “REC” Tab “Quality” ...

128 Appendix “Set Up” Tab . PLAY Mode “PLAY” Tab “Set Up” Tab • The contents of the “Set Up” tab are the same in the REC mode and PLAY mode. Eye-Fi On Sounds Startup: Sound 1 / Half Shutter: Sound 1 / Shutter: Sound 1 / Operation: Sound 1 / = Operation: ...//// / = Play: ...//// Startup Off File No....

129 Appendix When things don’t go right... Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action Power Supply Power does not turn on. 1)The battery may not be loaded correctly (page 15).2)The battery may be dead. Charge the battery (page 15). If the battery goes dead soon after being charged...

131 Appendix A recorded image was not saved. 1)Camera power may have been turned off before the save operation was complete, which will result in the image not being saved. If the battery indicator shows , charge the battery as soon as possible (page 21). 2)You may have removed the memory card from ...

132 Appendix Playback The color of the playback image is different from what appears on the monitor screen when shooting. Sunlight or light from another source may be shining directly into the lens when you are shooting. Position the camera so sunlight does not shine directly into the lens. Images a...

133 Appendix Language selection screen appears when the camera is turned on. 1)You did not configure initial settings after purchasing the camera or the camera may have been left with a dead battery. Check the camera setup (pages 22, 110). 2)There may be a problem with the camera’s memory data. If t...

134 Appendix Display Messages ALERT The camera’s protection function may have activated because camera temperature is too high. Turn off the camera and wait until it cools down before trying to use it again. Battery is low. Battery power is low. Cannot find the file. The image you specified with the...

135 Appendix Printing Error An error occurred while printing. • The printer is turned off.• The printer generated an error, etc. Record Error Image compression could not be performed for some reason during image data storage. Shoot the image again. RETRY POWER ON The lens came into contact with an o...

136 Appendix Snapshot Number of Snapshots/Movie Recording Time/ Voice Recording Time Image Size (Pixels) Image Quality Approximate Image File Size Built-in Memory (Approx. 14.2MB * 1 ) Snapshot Recording Capacity SD Memory Card (1GB * 2 ) Snapshot Recording Capacity 14M(4320 x 3240) Fine 4.86 MB 2 1...

137 Appendix Movies Voice Recording *1 Built-in memory capacity after formatting *2 The above values are based on use of a PRO HIGH SPEED SD memory card (Panasonic Corporation). The number of images you can save depends on the type of memory card you are using. • Snapshot, movie recording capacity, ...

138 Appendix Specifications File Format Snapshots: JPEG (Exif Version 2.3); DCF 2.0 standard; DPOF compliant Movies: Motion JPEG AVI, IMA-ADPCM audio (monaural) Audio (Voice Recording): WAV (monaural) Recording Media Built-in Memory (Image Storage Area: 14.2MB)SD/SDHC/SDXC Recorded Image Sizes Snaps...

140 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-120 (Rated Capacity: 600 mAh)• Rec...

141 Appendix . Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-120) . 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 600 mAh O...