E
Digital Camera
User’s Guide
Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product.
• Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’s Guide.
• Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference.
• For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the official EXILIM
Website at http://www.exilim.com/
Read this first!
• The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
• The contents of this manual have been checked at each step of the production
process. Feel free to contact us if you notice anything that is questionable,
erroneous, etc.
• Any copying of the contents of this User’s Guide, either in part or its entirety, is
forbidden. Except for your own personal use, any other use of the contents of this
manual without the permission of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. is forbidden
under copyright laws.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages or lost
profits suffered by you or any third party due to the use or malfunction of this
product.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages or lost
profits caused by loss of memory contents due to malfunction, repair, or any other
reason.
• Note that the example screens and product illustrations shown in this User’s Guide
may differ somewhat from the screens and configuration of the actual camera.
LCD Panel
The liquid crystal panel of the monitor screen uses high-precision technology that
provides a pixel yield in excess of 99.99%. This means that some very small number
of pixels may not light or may remain lit at all times. This is due to the characteristics
of the liquid crystal panel, and does not indicate malfunction.
Take test shots
Before shooting your final image, shoot a test shot to ensure that the camera is
recording correctly.
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Contents
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Read this first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
General Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
First, charge the battery prior to use.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
] To load the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
] Charge the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Preparing a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
] Supported Memory Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
] To load a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
] To format (initialize) a new memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Turning the Camera On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Holding the Camera Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
To shoot a snapshot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
] Selecting an Auto Recording Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
] To shoot a snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Viewing Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Deleting Snapshots and Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Snapshot Shooting Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Selecting the Recording Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Using the Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Using the Self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Self-timer) . . 39
Selecting a Focus Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Focus) . . 42
Specifying ISO Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (ISO) . . 45
Using Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Flash) . . 48
Shooting with Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
] Monitor Screen Information when Zooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
] Expanding the Zoom Range to
Using Focus Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
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] Saving a Second Normal Image When
Shooting with Triple Shot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
To record a movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
] Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Recording a High-definition Movie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Recording a High Speed Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
To shoot with BEST SHOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Shooting Bright Images in the Dark
without Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (High Speed Night Shot) . . 78
Configuring the Camera to
Shooting Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Snapshot) . . 89
Configuring Recording Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Saving a Second Normal Image When
Specifying ISO Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (ISO) . . 97
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Selecting a Focus Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Focus) . 104
Using the Self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Self-timer) . 104
Adjusting Image Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Contrast) . 105
Displaying the On-screen Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Grid) . 106
Using Icon Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Icon Help) . 107
Viewing Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Viewing a Movie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Viewing a Panorama Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Viewing Continuous Shutter Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
] Deleting Continuous Shutter Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
] Dividing Up a CS Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
] Copying a CS Group Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Zooming an On-screen Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Displaying the Image Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
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Rotating an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Rotation) . 129
Resizing a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Resize) . 130
Cropping a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Trimming) . 130
Copying Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Copy) . 131
Printing Snapshots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and
] Playing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
] Playing a Movie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
] Using a Smartphone to Play Back Images
Stored on a FlashAir Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (FlashAir). . 150
Files and Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Memory Card Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Configuring [r] Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(REC) . 160
Configuring [p] Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (PLAY) . 160
Disabling File Deletion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Delete Key) . 160
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Specifying the Date Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Date Style) . 162
Selecting the Screen Aspect Ratio and
Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Precautions During Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
] Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
] Battery Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
] Using the Camera in another Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Using a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Reset Initial Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
When things don’t go right... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
] Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
] Display Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
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General Guide
The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained.
Front
Back
9
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bp
bq
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8
Mode dial
Microphones (page 66)
Back lamp
[r] (REC) button
(page 26)
[0] (Movie) button
(page 65)
Terminal cover
[USB/AV] port
[HDMI OUT]
[MENU] button
1
2
3
9
bk
br
bs
bt
ck
Zoom controller
Shutter button
Flash (page 48)
[ON/OFF] (Power)
Front lamp
[Õ] (Continuous
Shutter) (page 55)
Lens
[p] (PLAY) button
[SET] button
Control button
([8] [2] [4] [6])
92)
bl
bm
4
5
bn
bo
bp
6
7
8
Monitor screen
cl
bq
HDMI output (Mini)
(page 118)
Bottom
Battery cover
Tripod hole
Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.
Speaker
cm
cn
co
cp
cpco cn cm
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Monitor Screen Contents and How to Change Them
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 screens that actually appear on the camera.
. Snapshot Recording (1 Shot)
Remaining snapshot memory capacity
(page 191)
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8
9
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bn
bo
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cm
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ck
bt
bs
br
Movie quality (FHD/STD movie)
Focal distance
(Converted to 35 mm film format.) (page 52)
Anti Shake (page 100)
Timestamp indicator (page 157)
Histogram (page 182)
7
8
9
bk
bl
bm
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AF Area (page 99)
Battery level indicator (page 21)
Metering mode (page 104)
Flash (page 48)
ISO sensitivity (page 45)
Focus mode (page 42)
Self-timer mode (page 39)
Face Detection (page 102)
1
2
3
4
Recording mode (page 28)
Image deterioration indicator/
Zoom (SR) indicator (page 53)
Remaining movie memory
5
White balance (page 40)
NOTE
• The semi-transparent gray frame on the monitor screen indicates the area that is
recorded when shooting a movie. The area within the frame is recorded for a
movie.
• Depending on recording settings, the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity
values may not appear on the monitor screen. These values will be red if the Auto
Exposure (AE) is not correct for some reason.
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. Snapshot Recording (Burst Shooting)
Continuous Shutter (CS) speed (page 56)
1
2
3
1
2
3
Recording mode (page 28)
Allowable CS time/number of CS images
(page 56)
6
5
Continuous Shutter mode (page 55)
Prerecord CS shots (page 57)
Maximum CS shots (page 56)
4
5
6
4
. Movie Recording
Snapshot recording mode (Snapshot In Movie)
(page 73)
Recording mode (page 65)
Movie recording time (page 65)
Movie recording in progress (page 65)
Movie quality (FHD/STD movie)
1
1
23 45
6
7
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Remaining snapshot memory capacity
(page 191)
8
. Snapshot Viewing
Folder name/file name (page 152)
Snapshot image quality (page 96)
Recording mode (page 28)
Histogram (page 182)
4
5
6
7
8
9
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123 4
5
6
br
bq
bp
bo
bn
Date/time (page 162)
7
Metering mode (page 104)
Battery level indicator (page 21)
Flash (page 48)
Shutter speed
Aperture value
ISO sensitivity (page 45)
Focal distance
8 bl
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bp
File type
1
bq
Protect indicator (page 127)
2
3
(Converted to 35 mm film format.)
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. Configuring Monitor Screen Settings
Each press of [8] (DISP) will cycle through display settings that
display or hide on-screen information. You can configure separate
settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode.
[8] (DISP)
REC mode
Information on
Displays setting information.
Displays setting information and a
the display.
Information on,
histogram on
Histogram
Information off
PLAY mode
Hides setting information.
Information display Displays settings when shooting, current date and time,
on
and other information.
Information on,
histogram on
Displays settings when shooting, current date and time,
Information display
off
No information displayed when shooting.
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Quick Start Basics
What you can do with your CASIO camera
Your CASIO camera is packed with a powerful selection of features and functions to
make recording of digital images easier, including the following main functions.
ART SHOT
A variety of artistic effects help to make even common,
ordinary subjects become more novel and exciting.
“ART SHOT” provides the following effects: HDR Art,
Toy Camera, Soft Focus, Light Tone, Pop, Sepia,
Monochrome, Miniature, Fisheye.
High Speed Night Shot
The camera shoots a series of images and then
merges them into a final image. The result is a bright
image, even if shot in the dark without a flash.
Premium Auto PRO
Select Premium Auto PRO recording and the
camera automatically determines whether you
are shooting a subject or scenery, and other
conditions. Premium Auto PRO delivers
higher image quality than standard Auto.
Triple Shot
Pressing the shutter button shoots a burst of three
images and stores them in memory. This feature is
great for making sure you don’t miss those special
moments when kids are around.
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Blurred Background/All-In-Focus
Macro (Focus Control)
Focus Control shoots and analyzes a burst of multiple
images and combines them in a way that produces
either image in which the background is blurred or
everything is in focus: from nearby objects to distant
objects.
Wide Shot
With this feature, a number of images are shot and
then combined to produce an image with a super-wide
angle of view that exceeds the widest angle of view
possible with the lens. Converted to 35 mm
equivalents, the focal distances available with this
feature enable shooting with approximate angles of
view of 14 mm and 18 mm.
High Speed Movie
Movies can be recorded at up to 1000 frames per
second. This makes it possible to clearly view
phenomena that are invisible to the human eye, in
slow motion.
FHD Movie Recording
You can record movies in high-quality FHD.
x
(1920 1080 pixels 30 fps)
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First, charge the battery prior to use.
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-130)
for power. Never try to use any other type of battery.
To load the battery
1. Open the battery cover.
2. Load the battery.
Stopper
With the EXILIM logo on the
battery facing downwards (in the
direction of the lens), hold the
stopper next to the battery in the
direction indicated by the arrow as
you slide the battery into the
camera. Press the battery in until
the stopper secures it in place.
NG
OK
Battery
EXILIM logo
3. Close the battery cover.
To replace the battery
1. Open the battery cover and
Stopper
remove the current battery.
2. Load a new battery.
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Charge the Battery
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
The adaptor lets you charge the battery while it is loaded in the camera.
While the camera is turned off, connect in the sequence shown below (
,
1 2 3
,
,
).
4
Charging time: Approximately 240 minutes
Power cord
4
3
2
USB-AC adaptor
[USB/AV] port
USB cable
(included with camera)
1
Making sure that the 6 mark on the camera is aligned with the 4 mark
of the USB cable connector, connect the cable to the camera.
IMPORTANT!
• A battery that has not been used for a long time, or ambient temperature extremes
can cause charging to take longer than normal. If charging takes longer than about
six hours, a timer will terminate it automatically, even if the battery is not fully
charged. This is indicated by the back lamp flashing red. If the battery has not been
used for a very long time, charging may be terminated automatically and the back
lamp may start flashing red after only about 45 minutes. In either case, disconnect
the USB cable from the camera and then reconnect it to resume charging.
• 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 malfunction.
• Note that even while the connector is fully inserted, you
still will be able to see the metal part of the connector as
shown in the illustration.
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Back Lamp Operation
Lamp Status
Back lamp
Description
Lit Red
Charging
Abnormal ambient temperature,
USB-AC adaptor problem, or battery
problem (page 176)
Flashing Red
Off
Charging complete
. To charge using a USB connection to a computer
USB connection lets you charge the battery while it is loaded in the camera.
While the camera is turned off, connect in the sequence shown below (
,
1 2
).
Computer
(power turned on)
2
USB
USB port
[USB/AV] port
USB cable
(included with camera)
1
Making sure that the 6 mark on the camera is aligned with the 4 mark
of the USB cable connector, connect the cable to the camera.
• If the camera is on, press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn it off before connecting it to
your computer.
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IMPORTANT!
• The first time you connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable, an
error message may appear on your computer. If this happens, disconnect and then
reconnect the USB cable.
• A battery that has not been used for a long time, certain types of computers, and
connection conditions can cause charging to take more than approximately six
hours, which will trigger a timer that terminates charging automatically, even if the
battery is not fully charged. If this happens, disconnect and then reconnect the
USB cable to restart charging. To complete charging faster, use of the included
USB-AC adaptor is recommended.
• If the battery has not been used for a very long time, charging may terminate
automatically and the back lamp may start flashing red or go out after only about
45 minutes. In either case, use of the USB-AC adaptor that comes with the camera
is recommended.
• If you turn on the camera while charging over a USB connection to a computer is in
progress, the camera will establish a USB connection with the computer. Though
charging normally should continue at this time, certain types of computers or
connection environments may stop charging if supply power is low. This will be
indicated by the camera’s back lamp lighting green.
• Charging is not performed while the connected computer is in the hibernate mode.
Back Lamp Operation
Back lamp
Lamp Status
Description
Lit Red,
(Lit/Flashing Amber)
Charging
Abnormal ambient temperature,
charging taking abnormally long, or
battery problem (page 176)
Flashing Red
Off, (Lit Green)
Charging complete
• The information in parentheses in the above table shows the lamp status while the
camera is turned on during charging.
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Other Charging Precautions
• With the two charging methods described above, you can charge the camera’s
battery (NP-130) without removing it from the camera. You also can charge the
battery using an optionally available charger unit (BC-130L). Never use any other
type of charger device. Attempting to use a different charger can result in
unexpected accident.
• This model can be charged only via from USB 2.0 specification USB port only.
• USB charging devices and power supply devices are subject to fixed standards.
Use of an inferior device or a device that is not up to standard can cause
malfunction and/or failure of your camera.
• Operation is not guaranteed in the case of a computer built or modified by you.
Even in the case of a commercially available computer, certain USB port
specifications may make it impossible to charge via the USB cable.
• A battery that is still warm immediately after normal use may not charge fully. Give
the battery time to cool before charging it.
• A battery discharges slightly even when it is not loaded in the camera. Because of
this, it is recommended that you charge the battery immediately before you need to
use it.
• Charging the camera’s battery may cause interference with TV and radio reception.
If this happens, plug the USB-AC adaptor into an outlet that is further away from
the TV or radio.
• Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity and charging conditions.
• Do not use the USB-AC adaptor with any other device.
• Never use the power cord with another device.
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Checking Remaining Battery Power
As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates
remaining power as shown below.
Remaining Power
Battery Indicator
Indicator Color
High
Low
*
*
*
*
White
*
White
Red
*
Red
indicates battery power is low. Charge the battery as soon as possible.
Recording is not possible when is indicated. Charge the battery immediately.
• The level shown by the battery indicator may change when you switch between the
REC mode and PLAY mode.
• Leaving the camera for about 30 days with no power supplied while the battery is
dead will cause its date and time settings to be cleared. A message telling you to
configure time and date settings will appear the next time you turn on the camera
after restoring power. When this happens, configure date and time settings (page
162).
Battery Power Conservation Tips
• When you do not need to use the flash, select ? (Flash Off) for the flash setting
• Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features to protect against wasting
battery power when you forget to turn off the camera (pages 159, 159).
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Configuring Basic Settings the First Time You Turn On the
Camera
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 selection will not appear in step 2 of the procedure below if
you purchased a camera intended for the Japanese market. To change the display
language from Japanese in this case, use the procedure under “Specifying the
the language you select may not be included with a camera intended for the
Japanese market.
• Camera models sold in certain geographic areas may not support display language
selection.
1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn on the
[ON/OFF] (Power)
camera.
[
[
[
]
]
]
2. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the
language you want and then press
[SET].
[
]
[
]
SET
3. Use [8] and [2] to select a date style and then press [SET].
Example: July 10, 2015
YY/MM/DD * 15/7/10
DD/MM/YY * 10/7/15
MM/DD/YY * 7/10/15
4. Set the date and the time.
Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want to
change and then use [8] and [2] to change it.
To switch between 12-hour and 24-hour format, select
“24h” and then use [8] and [2] to change the setting.
5. After setting the date and time, use [4] and [6]
to select “Apply” and then press [SET].
If you make a mistake configuring display language, date, or time settings with the
above procedure, refer to the following pages for information about how to correct
the settings.
– Display language: page 163
– Date and time: page 162
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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 defaults.
Do not remove the battery for at least 24 hours after configuring settings.
Preparing a Memory Card
Though the camera has built-in memory that can be used to store images and
movies, you probably will want to purchase a commercially available memory card for
greater capacity. The camera does not come with a memory card. Images recorded
while a memory card is loaded are saved to the memory card. When no memory card
is loaded, images are saved to built-in memory.
Supported Memory Cards
– SD Memory Card
– SDHC Memory Card
– SDXC Memory Card
Use one of the above types of memory card.
• The above are supported memory card types as of December 2012.
• This camera supports use of SD memory cards of the following types and
capacities: SD memory cards up to 2GB, SDHC memory cards from 2GB up to
32GB, SDXC memory cards from 32GB up to 2TB. Note that the ability to use any
particular card with this camera, even if it satisfies the above capacity and type
requirements, is not guaranteed.
• This camera supports use of Eye-Fi cards and FlashAir cards.
. Memory Card Handling Precautions
Certain types of cards can slow down processing speeds, and even can make it
impossible to store High Quality movies correctly. Also, use of certain types of
memory cards slows down data transfer and increases the time it takes to record
movie data, which can result in movie frames being dropped. The Y indicator on the
monitor screen turns yellow to indicate that frames are being dropped. In order to
avoid problems such as these, use of an Ultra High Speed Type SD memory card is
recommended. Note, however that CASIO makes no guarantees about the operation
of any Ultra High Speed Type SD memory card used with this camera.
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To load a memory card
1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off
the camera and then open the
battery cover.
2. Load a memory card.
Positioning the memory card so its front
is facing upwards (towards the monitor
screen side of the camera), slide it into
the card slot all the way in until you hear
it click securely into place.
Front
Front
Back
3. Close the battery cover.
IMPORTANT!
card slot.
• Should water or any foreign object ever get into the card slot, immediately turn off
the camera, remove the battery, and contact your retailer or nearest CASIO
authorized service center.
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To replace the 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 from the camera
while the back lamp is flashing green.
Doing so can cause the image save
operation to fail and even damage the
memory card.
To format (initialize) a new memory card
Format a memory card on the camera before using it for the first time.
IMPORTANT!
• Formatting a memory card that already has snapshots or other files on it, will delete
its contents. Normally you do not need to format a memory card again. However, if
storing to a card has slowed down or if you notice any other abnormality, re-format
the card.
• Be sure to use the camera to format a memory card. Formatting a card on a
computer will result in a non-SD standard format, which can greatly slow down
processing time and cause compatibility, performance, and other problems.
• Before formatting a new Eye-Fi card to use it for the first time, copy the Eye-Fi
Center install files to your computer. Do this before formatting the card.
• Formatting a FlashAir card with the camera will delete files on the card that are
required for communication. For details about formatting, see the instructions that
come with the FlashAir card.
1. Turn on the camera and press [MENU].
¥
2. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “ SETTING” tab, and then
press [6].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Format” and then press [SET].
4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Format” and then press [SET].
5. Use [8] and [2] to select “Yes” and then press [SET].
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Turning the Camera On and Off
. To turn power on
Pressing [ON/OFF] (Power) enters the REC mode so
you can record images. Pressing [p] (PLAY) while
in the REC mode enters the PLAY mode, which you
[ON/OFF] (Power)
• You also can turn on the camera by pressing [p]
(PLAY).
Shutter button
Back lamp
• Pressing [r] (REC) or the shutter button while in
the PLAY mode returns to the REC mode.
• 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.
• About 10 seconds after you press [p] (PLAY) to
enter the PLAY mode, the lens will retract into the
camera.
159) will turn off power automatically if you do not
perform any operation for a preset amount of time.
[p] (PLAY)
[r] (REC)
. To turn off the camera
Press [ON/OFF] (Power).
NOTE
• You also can configure the camera to turn on or off when you press [r] (REC)
• The camera can be configured so power turns off when [p] (PLAY) is pressed
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Holding the Camera Correctly
Your images will not come out
Horizontal
Vertical
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, and keep it still by
pressing your arms firmly
against your sides as you shoot.
Holding the camera still,
carefully press the shutter button
and take care to avoid all
Hold the camera so the flash is above the lens.
movement as the shutter
releases and for a few moments after it releases. This is especially important when
available lighting is low, which slows down the shutter speed.
NOTE
• Take care that your fingers and the strap do not
cover any of the areas indicated in the illustration.
• To protect against accidentally dropping the
camera, attach the wrist strap and make sure it is
around your fingers or wrist while you are
operating the camera.
Flash
Front lamp
• Never swing the camera around by its strap.
• The supplied strap is intended for use with this
camera only. Never use it for any other purpose.
• When the “Auto Rotate” setting is turned on, the
camera will detect whether it is being held
vertically or horizontally when a snapshot image is
Lens
shot. When you display an image shot with the camera held vertically, the image is
rotated automatically 90 degrees when displayed on the monitor screen (page
158).
IMPORTANT!
• Take care to ensure that your fingers are not
blocking or are not too close to the flash. Fingers
can cause unwanted shadows when using the
flash.
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To shoot a snapshot
Selecting an Auto Recording Mode
You can select one of two auto recording modes (Program Auto or Premium Auto
PRO) according to your digital imaging needs.
REC Screen
Icon Display
Setting
Description
P
Auto
Program
This is the standard Auto recording mode.
With Premium Auto PRO recording, the camera
automatically determines whether you are shooting a
subject or scenery, and other conditions. Premium
Auto PRO recording delivers higher image quality
than Program Auto recording.
Ÿ
Premium
Auto PRO
• It also requires more power (and runs down the
battery quicker) than Program Auto.
1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn on the camera.
The camera will enter the REC mode.
• If the camera is in the PLAY mode, press the shutter button.
2. Align the mode dial with [P] (Program Auto) or [Ÿ] (Premium Auto
PRO) to select Auto recording mode.
Remaining Snapshot Memory
Monitor screen
Capacity (page 191)
[ON/OFF] (Power)
Shutter button
Mode dial
Auto recording mode icon
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To shoot a snapshot
1. Point the camera at the subject.
If you are shooting with Premium Auto PRO, text will
appear at the bottom of the monitor screen describing the
type of shot the camera has detected.
• You can zoom the image, if you want.
Appears when the
camera detects it is
stationary on a tripod.
w Wide Angle
z Telephoto
Zoom controller
If the camera decides that it needs to shoot a series of images with Continuous Shutter
(CS), it will display “Š”. Take care to avoid any camera and subject movement until
shooting of all of the CS images is complete.
2. Half-press the shutter button to
Back lamp
focus the image.
When focus is complete, the camera
will beep, the back lamp will light
green, and the focus frame will turn
green.
Focus frame
When you half-press the shutter button, the
camera automatically adjusts exposure and
Half-press
Press lightly
focuses on the subject it is currently pointed at.
Mastering how much pressure is required for a
half-press and a full-press of the shutter button
is an important technique for good-looking
images.
until the
button stops.
Beep, beep (Image is in focus.)
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3. Continuing to keep the camera still,
press the shutter button the rest of
the way down.
Full-press
This records the snapshot.
Snap (Image is recorded.)
Recording a Movie
[0] (Movie)
Press [0] (Movie) to start movie recording. Press
[0] (Movie) again to stop movie recording. See the
following pages for details.
Standard movie (STD movie): page 65
High-definition movie (FHD movie): page 68
High speed movie (HS movie): page 68
. If the image does not focus...
If the focus frame stays red and the back lamp is flashing green, it means that the
image is not in focus (because the subject is too close, etc.). Re-point the camera at
the subject and try to focus again.
. Shooting with Auto
If the subject is not in the center of the frame...
shoot an image in which the subject to be focused on is not within the focus frame in
the center of the screen.
To track the movement of a moving subject
Half-press the shutter button to follow and focus automatically on a moving subject.
O
See “
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. Shooting with Premium Auto PRO
• In addition to shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity, the camera
automatically executes the following operation as required when shooting with
Premium Auto PRO.
• Shooting with Premium Auto PRO can cause vibration and noise to occur due to
lens operation. This does not indicate malfunction.
• When Shooting with Premium Auto PRO, the message “Processing Premium
Auto.” may appear on the monitor screen. If you feel the camera is taking too long
to process data, try shooting with standard Auto instead.
• In some cases, Premium Auto PRO may not be able to interpret the shooting
environment correctly. If this happens, shoot with standard Auto.
• If “Š” is displayed, the camera will shoot a series of CS images and merge them
into a final image. Take care to avoid any camera and subject movement until
shooting of all of the CS images is complete. If you do not want to shoot CS
Premium Auto PRO.
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Viewing Snapshots
Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s monitor screen.
• For information about images recorded using continuous shutter (CS), see page
1. Turn on the camera and press
[p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY
mode.
• This will display one of the snapshots
currently stored in memory.
• Information about the displayed
• You also can clear the information to
[p] (PLAY)
• You can zoom in on the image by rotating the zoom controller towards z
recommended that you zoom the image and check its details after recording it.
2. Use [4] and [6] to scroll between images.
• Holding down either button scrolls at high speed.
[6]
[6]
[4]
[4]
NOTE
• Half-pressing the shutter button while in the PLAY mode or while a menu screen is
displayed will switch directly to the REC mode.
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Deleting Snapshots and Movies
If memory becomes full, you can delete snapshots and movies you no longer need in
order to free up storage and record more images.
IMPORTANT!
• Remember that a file (image) delete operation cannot be undone.
• For information about images recorded using continuous shutter (CS), see page
¥
• If you select “Disabled” for the “Delete Key” setting on the “ SETTING” menu
) (Delete).
You can delete files only while “Enabled” is selected for “Delete Key”.
. To delete a single file
1. Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode and then
press [2] (
).
2. Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the files until the one
you want to delete is displayed.
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Delete” and then press [SET].
• To delete other files, repeat steps 2 and 3.
• To exit the delete operation, press [MENU].
all of the images in the currently displayed CS group will be deleted.
. To delete specific files
1. Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode and then press [2] (
).
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 the check box in the lower left corner of the selected file’s image
and move the blue boundary to the next image.
• You can enlarge the selected image before deleting it by rotating the zoom
controller towards z ([).
4. Repeat step 3 to select other files, if you want. After you are finished
selecting files, press [MENU].
5. Use [8] and [2] to select “Yes” and then press [SET].
• This deletes the files you selected.
• To cancel the delete operation, select “No” in step 5 and then press [SET].
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. To delete all files
1. Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode and then press [2] (
).
2. Use [8] and [2] to select “Delete All Files” and then press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Yes” and then press [SET] to delete all files.
This will cause the message “There are no files.” to appear.
Snapshot Shooting Precautions
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 onto the lens, shade the lens with your hand when
shooting an image.
Monitor Screen when Shooting Snapshots
• Subject brightness conditions can cause monitor screen response to slow and can
cause digital noise in the monitor screen image.
• The image that appears on the monitor screen is for image composition. The actual
Shooting Indoors under Fluorescent Lighting
• Minute flickering of fluorescent lighting can affect the brightness or color of an
image.
Other Precautions
• The slower the shutter speed, the greater the possibility that noticeable noise will
be generated in an image. Because of this, the camera automatically performs a
noise reduction at slow shutter speeds. The noise reduction process causes it to
take longer to record images at lower shutter speeds. The shutter speeds for which
noise reduction is performed depend on the camera setup and shooting conditions.
• A noise reduction process is performed when ISO sensitivity is set to a high value.
This can cause the camera to take relatively longer to be ready to shoot again after
you press the shutter button. Do not perform any key operation while the image
recording operation is in progress.
• Due to the characteristics of the imaging element used by the camera, very fast
moving objects in an image may appear distorted.
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. Auto Focus Restrictions
• Any of the following can make proper focus impossible.
– Solid color wall or other very low contrast subject
– Strongly back lit subject
– Very shiny subject
– Blinds or other subject with a repeating horizontal pattern
– Multiple subjects at varying distances from the camera
– Subject in a dark location
– Subject that is too far away for light from the AF assist light to reach
– Camera movement while shooting
– Fast-moving subject
– Subjects outside the focus range of the camera
42).
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Snapshot Tutorial
Selecting the Recording Mode
Your camera has a variety of different recording
modes. Before recording an image, rotate the mode
dial to select the recording mode that suits the type
of image you are trying to record.
Mode dial
P Program Auto
Standard Auto recording mode. This is the mode you normally should use
(page 28).
Ÿ Premium Auto PRO
With Premium Auto PRO recording, the camera automatically determines
whether you are shooting a subject or scenery, and other conditions. Premium
Auto PRO recording delivers higher image quality than standard Auto recording
(page 28).
b
BEST SHOT
Simply select one of a collection of built-in sample scenes and the camera sets
E Focus Control
You can use Focus Control to configure the camera so the background is
blurred and only the foreground subject is in focus (Blurred Background), or so
everything is in focus (All-In-Focus Macro) (page 59).
C
ART SHOT
A variety of artistic effects help to make even common, ordinary subjects
become more novel and exciting.
j
Multi SR Zoom
This feature uses super resolution technology and multiple Continuous Shutter
(CS) images to expand the zoom range for overall images of higher quality and
D Triple Shot
Shoots a burst of three images, making this feature is great for capturing all
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M M (Manual Exposure) mode
This mode gives you total control over aperture and shutter speed settings.
Press [SET] to open the Control Panel.
1
Use [8] and [2] to select
Use [4] and [6] to change the aperture setting.
Use [8] and [2] to select (shutter speed).
(aperture).
2
3
4
5
A
S
Use [4] and [6] to change the shutter speed setting, and then press [SET].
S S (Shutter Speed Priority) mode
In this mode, you select the shutter speed and other settings are adjusted
accordingly.
Press [SET] to open the Control Panel.
1
Use [8] and [2] to select
Use [4] and [6] to change the shutter speed setting, and then press [SET].
(shutter speed).
2
S
3
• You also can select the EV shift setting located under the shutter speed
setting and then specify an exposure value (EV shift), if you want.
A A (Aperture Priority) mode
In this mode, you select the aperture and other settings are adjusted
accordingly.
Press [SET] to open the Control Panel.
1
Use [8] and [2] to select
Use [4] and [6] to change the aperture setting, and then press [SET].
(aperture).
2
A
3
• You also can select the EV shift setting located under the aperture setting
and then specify an exposure value (EV shift), if you want.
IMPORTANT!
setting. The ISO sensitivity setting cannot be changed while in the S mode.
• The flash > (Auto Flash) and ¥ (Red Eye Reduction) flash modes are not
supported while A, S, or M is selected for the recording mode. If you want the flash
to fire, select < (Flash On) as the flash mode.
• The displayed ISO sensitivity, shutter speed or aperture value will turn red when
you half-press the shutter button if the image is overexposed or underexposed.
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Using the Control Panel
The Control Panel can be used to configure camera
settings.
[8] [2] [4] [6]
1. In the REC mode, press [SET].
• You can also display the Control Panel by pressing
[2].
[SET]
2. Use [8] and [2] to select the item you want, and use [4] and [6] to
select the setting you want.
This will select one of the Control Panel icons and display its settings.*
Control Panel
Self-timer (page 39)
White balance (page 40)
Focus (page 42)
ISO sensitivity (page 45)
Make-up Level (page 46)
EV shift (page 47)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Flash (page 48)
Metering (page 50)
* Items displayed in the Control Panel depend on the recording mode.
3. After all of the settings are the way you want, press [SET].
This will apply the settings and return to the REC mode.
NOTE
• You also can use on-screen menus to configure settings other than those listed
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Using the Self-timer (Self-timer)
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
(Self-timer) Control Panel option.
3. Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
REC Screen
Icon Display
Setting
Description
„
10 sec
10-second Self-timer
2-second Self-timer
• When shooting under conditions that slow
down the shutter speed, you can use this
setting to prevent image blur due to camera
movement.
‚
2 sec
Shoots three images: one image 10 seconds
after the shutter button is pressed, and the next
two images as soon as the camera is ready
after shooting the previous image. How long it
takes for the camera to get ready to shoot
depends on the image size and quality settings,
whether or not a memory card is loaded in the
camera, and the flash charge condition.
”
×3
(Triple Self-
timer)
•
Off
None
Turns off the Self-timer.
• The front lamp flashes while the Self-timer countdown is
in progress.
Front lamp
• You can interrupt an ongoing Self-timer countdown by
pressing [SET].
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NOTE
• The Self-timer cannot be used together with the following features.
High Speed CS with Prerecord CS, Prerecord (Movie), Lag Correction,
Slide Panorama, Wide Shot, Triple Shot
• The Triple Self-timer cannot be used together with the following features.
Movie, High Speed CS, Multi SR Zoom, High Speed Night Shot, High Speed Best
Selection, For YouTube, Blurred Background, All-In-Focus Macro
Adjusting White Balance (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 shooting under fluorescent lighting.
1. In the REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [8] and [2] to select the
(White Balance) Control Panel option.
3. Use [4] and [6] to select the shooting condition you want and then
press [SET].
REC Screen
Icon Display
Setting
Description
Configures the camera to adjust white balance
automatically.
‡
Auto WB
None
¤
Daylight
Overcast
For shooting outdoors on a clear day
For shooting outdoors on an overcast rainy day,
in the shade, etc.
'
For shooting on a clear day in the shade of trees
or buildings
“
†
Shade
DayWhite
For shooting under white or day white
fluorescent lighting
Fluorescent
–
Daylight
Fluorescent
For shooting under daylight fluorescent lighting
For shooting under light bulb lighting
«
Tungsten
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REC Screen
Icon Display
Setting
Description
For configuring the camera manually to suit a
particular light source
Select “Manual WB”.
Under the lighting
Blank white paper
1
2
conditions you plan to
use when shooting, point
the camera at a blank
white piece of paper so it
fills the entire monitor
screen and then press
the shutter button.
·
Manual
WB
Press [SET].
3
The white balance setting is retained even if you
turn off the camera.
‡
• When “
Auto WB” is selected for the white balance setting, the camera
automatically determines the white point of the subject. Certain subject colors
and light source conditions can cause problems when the camera tries to
determine the white point, which makes proper white balance adjustment
impossible. If this happens, select the white balance setting that matches your
shooting conditions (Daylight, Overcast, etc.).
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Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus)
1. In the REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [8] and [2] to select the
(Focus) Control Panel option.
3. Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
1
Focus Mode
Snapshot Movies
Approximate Focus Range
Snapshot Movies
5 cm to (infinity)
(2.0" to
(Wide Angle)
*
REC Screen
Icon Display
Settings
Type of Shot
Q
AF
(Auto
Focus)
9
9)
General
recording
None
2
*
1 cm to 50 cm
(0.4" to 19.7")
(Fifth step zoom from the
´
Macro
3
Close ups
Close ups
Automatic Automatic*
2
Widest Angle setting)
*
Á
1 cm to 50 cm
(0.4" to 19.7")
Super
Macro
)
Scenery and
other distant
subjects
Infinity
Focus
Fixed
Infinity (Wide Angle)
W
MF
When you
want to focus
manually
5 cm to
(2.0" to
9
(infinity)
(Manual
Focus)
Manual
2
9) (Wide Angle)
*
*1 The focus range is the distance from the lens surface.
*2 The focus range depends on the current optical zoom position.
*3 During High Speed Movie recording, focus is fixed at the position where it was
when recording started. To focus an image, half-press the shutter button for Auto
Focus or focus manually before you press [0] (Movie) to start recording.
Super Macro
Super Macro fixes optical zoom at a position that allows you to shoot from the closest
distance to the subject. The result is closer and larger subject images.
NOTE
• Zoom is fixed while Super Macro is selected, so no zoom operation is performed
when you rotate the zoom controller.
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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] (nearer) and [6] (further) to adjust focus.
• At this time the image that is within the boundary
will enlarge and fill the monitor screen, which aids
in focusing. If you do not perform any operation for
two seconds while the enlarged image is displayed,
the screen in step 1 will re-appear.
Yellow boundary
NOTE
• An Auto Macro feature detects how far the subject is from the lens and
automatically selects either Macro Focus or Auto Focus accordingly.
• Use of the flash together with Macro Focus can cause the light of the flash to
become blocked, which may result in unwanted lens shadows in your image.
• In the case of movie recording, Auto Macro operates before you start recording.
After recording is started, however, focus is fixed.
• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while shooting with Auto Focus,
Macro Focus, or Manual Focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen to tell
you the focus range, as shown below. Note that the focus range is displayed
including the Auto Macro range only when shooting with Auto Focus.
Example: oo* cm - 9
* oo is the actual focusing range value.
• The operations assigned to the [4] and [6] keys with the “L/R Key” setting (page
93) are disabled while Manual Focus is selected as the focus mode.
• The “Focus” setting is always fixed at “AF” (Auto Focus) whenever “Face
Detection” is being used. If you want to change the “Focus” setting, first select “Off”
for “Face Detection”.
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Using Focus Lock
Subject to be focused on
“Focus lock” is a technique you can use when you want to
compose an image in which the subject you want to focus
on is not within the focus frame in the center of the
screen.
• To use focus lock, select “U Spot” or “O Tracking” for
1. Align the monitor screen’s focus frame with
the subject you want to focus on and then half-
press the shutter button.
Focus frame
2. Keeping the shutter button half-pressed
(which maintains the focus setting), move the
camera to compose the image.
• When “O Tracking” is selected as the Auto Focus
area, the focus frame will move automatically and
follow the subject.
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).
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Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO)
ISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light.
1. In the REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [8] and [2] to select the
(ISO Sensitivity) Control Panel option.
3. Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
REC Screen
Icon Display
Setting
Auto
Description
Adjusts sensitivity automatically according to
conditions.
None
Lower
sensitivity
Slow shutter speed
Less noise
ISO80
ISO100
ISO200
ISO400
ISO800
ISO1600
ISO3200
Fast shutter speed Somecoarseness
(Set for shooting in (increased digital
Higher
sensitivity
dimly lit areas.)
noise)
• While “Auto” is selected, Anti Shake corrects for subject movement only (page
• Since higher ISO sensitivity values tend to result in digital noise in images, the
camera performs a noise filtering process. Because of this, it may take
relatively longer for the camera to finish recording an image after it is shot. You
will not be able to perform any key operation while image recording is in
progress.
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Recording Beautiful Portraits (Make-up Level)
The Make-up Function smoothes the skin texture of the subject and softens facial
shadows caused by harsh sunlight for better looking portraits. You can select a make-
up level within the range of “0 (Off)” to “+12 (Max.)”.
1. Enter the REC mode, and then press [SET].
2. Use [8] and [2] to select the
(Make-up Level) Control Panel option.
3. Use [4] and [6] to select the Make-up Level setting you want, and then
press [SET].
• You can select a make-up level within the range of “0 (Off)” to “+12 (Max.)”.
4. Shoot the image.
NOTE
• Selecting any Make-up Level setting from +1 (Min.) to +12 (Max.) causes the
settings below to be configured automatically.
– Face Detection: On
– Focus Mode: AF (Auto Focus)
• Make-up cannot be used with the following functions.
Some BEST SHOT scenes, ART SHOT, Multi SR Zoom, High Speed CS
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Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift)
You can manually adjust an image’s exposure value (EV value) before shooting it.
• Exposure Compensation Range: –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV
• Unit: 1/3EV
1. In the REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [8] and [2] to select the
(EV Shift) Control Panel option.
3. Use [4] and [6] to adjust the exposure compensation value.
[4]:
Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is
best for light-colored subjects and backlit
subjects.
[6]:
Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is
best for dark-color subjects and for shooting
outdoors on a clear day.
To cancel exposure compensation, change the EV value to 0.0.
Exposure compensation value
4. Press [SET].
This applies the exposure compensation value. The exposure compensation
value you set remains in effect until you change it or turn off the camera (which
causes it to revert to “0.0”).
NOTE
• When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to
obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation.
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Using Flash (Flash)
1. In the REC mode, press [2] (
)
Flash
once.
2. Use [4] and [6] to select the flash
setting you want and then press
[SET].
[2] (
)
REC Screen
Icon Display
Setting
Description
Flash fires automatically in accordance with
exposure (amount of light and brightness)
conditions.
>
?
Auto Flash
Flash Off
None
Flash does not fire.
Flash always fires. This setting can be used to
brighten a subject that normally comes out dark
due to daylight or backlight (daylight synchro
flash).
<
¥
Flash On
Red Eye
Flash fires automatically. This type of flash can
be used to reduce the chance of redness in the
subject’s eyes.
Reduction
3. Press the shutter button to shoot.
Back lamp
Flashes orange while the flash is charging to
indicate that image recording is disabled.
• You will not be able to take another flash
snapshot until the lamp stops flashing orange,
which indicates that charging is complete.
< indicates the flash will fire.
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IMPORTANT!
• Foreign matter on the flash window can react with the light of the flash, producing
some smoke and abnormal odor. Though this does not indicate malfunction, oil
from your fingers and other foreign matter when left on the flash window can
become difficult to clean off later. Because of this, you should make it a regular
habit to wipe the window clean regularly with a soft, dry cloth.
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.
condition, ambient temperature, etc.).
• Shooting with flash turned off when lighting is dim results in a slow shutter speed,
which can cause image blur due to camera movement. Under such conditions,
secure the camera with a tripod, etc.
• With red eye reduction, the flash is fired automatically in accordance with
exposure. It does not fire in areas where lighting is bright.
• The presence of outdoor sunlight, fluorescent lighting, or some other light source
can cause abnormal image colors.
• Select ? (Flash Off) for the flash setting when shooting in areas where flash
photography is prohibited.
• The flash > (Auto Flash) and ¥ (Red Eye Reduction) flash modes are not
supported while A, S, or M is selected for the recording mode. If you want the flash
to fire, select < (Flash On) as the flash mode.
Red-eye Reduction
Using the flash to shoot at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the
eyes of people who are in the image. This is caused when the light from the flash
reflects off of the retina of the eye. When red-eye reduction is selected as the flash
mode, the camera fires a pre-flash to cause the irises in the eyes of any people in the
image to close, which reduces the chance of red eye.
Note the following important points when using red-eye reduction.
• Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people in the image are looking
directly at the camera (flash).
• Red-eye reduction may not work very well if the subjects are located far away from
the camera.
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Specifying the Metering Mode (Metering)
The metering mode determines what part of the subject is metered for exposure.
1. In the REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [8] and [2] to select the
(Metering) Control Panel option.
3. Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
REC Screen
Icon Display
Setting
Description
Multi-pattern metering divides the image into
sections and measures the light in each section for
a balanced exposure reading. This type of
metering provides error-free exposure settings for
a wide range of shooting conditions.
B
Multi
None
Center weighted metering concentrates on the
center of the focus area to measure light. This type
of metering is best when you want some level of
control over contrast.
N
Weighted
Center
Spot metering takes readings at a very small area.
Use this metering method when you want
exposure to be set according to the brightness of a
particular subject, without being affected by
surrounding conditions.
˜
Spot
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Shooting with Zoom
Your camera is equipped with various types of zoom: optical zoom, HD Zoom, Single
SR Zoom, Multi SR Zoom, and digital zoom. The maximum zoom factor depends on
the image size setting and the digital zoom on/off settings.
Zooming is performed by changing the lens focal distance, so
Optical zoom
there is no deterioration of image quality.
Allows greater zoom capabilities by cutting out a portion of the
HD Zoom
original image and enlarging it, without deterioration of image
quality.
Applies super resolution technology to suppress image
deterioration (page 54).
Single SR Zoom
Shoots a burst of high-speed images, which are then combined
into a final image in a way that lessens deterioration of image
quality. Multi SR Zoom is enabled only when the “Multi SR
Zoom” recording mode is selected. (page 55)
Multi SR Zoom
Digital zoom
A digital process is used to enlarge the center of the image, so
there is deterioration of image quality.
1. In the REC mode, rotate the zoom controller to zoom.
w Wide Angle
z Telephoto
Zoom controller
w (Wide Angle): Reduces the size of the subject and broadens the range.
z (Telephoto) : Enlarges the subject and narrows the range.
2. Press the shutter button to shoot.
NOTE
• Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against image blur due to camera
movement when shooting with telephoto.
• Performing a zoom operation changes the lens aperture.
• Zoom operations are supported during movie recording. Zoom operations are
disabled during high speed movie recording. To use zoom, perform the zoom
operation before you press [0] (Movie) to start recording.
• Zoom operations are not supported while shooting with the following feature. The
zoom setting is fixed at full wide angle.
Slide Panorama, Wide Shot, All-In-Focus Macro
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Monitor Screen Information when Zooming
A variety of information is shown on the monitor screen while a zoom operation is in
progress.
. Zoom Mode Icons
Zoom mode
Focal distance
(Converted to 35 mm film
format.)
Focusing Range
(Displayed for Auto Focus,
Macro Focus, and Manual
Focus.)
Image quality limit
(Deterioration starts from
here.)
Zoom bar
The table below shows what appears on the monitor screen based on the zoom
mode.
Zoom mode
Optical zoom
HD Zoom
REC Screen Icon Display
None
None
Single SR Zoom
Multi SR Zoom
Digital zoom
¨ (White)
¸ (Black)
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. Interpreting the Zoom Bar
During a zoom operation, a zoom bar appears on the monitor screen to show the
current zoom setting.
Range where image deterioration is
Deteriorated image range
suppressed.
Wide Angle
Optical zoom limit point
Telephoto
Zoom pointer
(Indicates current zoom.)
Point from which image deteriorates
• The location of this point depends on the image size, the “Zoom (SR)”
setting, and whether Multi SR Zoom is enabled.
. Zoom Factor
zoom setting, and on whether or not “Multi SR Zoom” is selected (page 55).
• Multi SR Zoom is enabled only when the “Multi SR Zoom” recording mode is
selected.
Maximum zoom factor where image
deterioration can be suppressed
Total maximum
zoom factor
(In combination
with digital zoom)
Optical
zoom
Image size
Zoom (SR): Off
(HD Zoom)
Multi SR Zoom
Zoom (SR): Single
16M
3:2
12.5X
12.5X
12.5X
12.5X
12.5X
12.5X
12.5X
12.5X
12.5X
12.5X
15.8X
22.5X
28.1X
90.0X
25.0X
25.0X
25.0X
31.6X
45.0X
56.3X
179.6X
50.0X
50.0X
50.0X
63.1X
90.0X
112.3X
199.3X
16:9
10M
5M
3M
VGA
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Zooming with Super Resolution (Zoom (SR))
There are two types of Super Resolution Zoom: Single SR Zoom and Multi SR Zoom.
Single SR Zoom uses super resolution to expand the zoom range in which image
quality deterioration is minimized. Multi SR Zoom shoots a series of High Speed CS
images, which are then combined into an image that enables shooting at higher zoom
ratios without loss of image quality. For information about the effective zoom factor
ranges in which Super Resolution Zoom is effective, see page 53.
The procedure below shows how to configure Single SR Zoom settings. For
information about Multi SR Zoom, see page 55.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
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2. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “
REC MENU” tab, and then
press [6].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Zoom (SR)” and then press [SET].
4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Single” and then press [SET].
NOTE
• Single SR Zoom is effective when you want to capture delicate textures.
• Single SR Zoom does not work during movie recording.
• The following functions are disabled when shooting with Single SR Zoom.
Triple Self-timer, ART SHOT, Multi SR Zoom, Triple Shot, some BEST SHOT
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Expanding the Zoom Range to Shoot Clearer Snapshots
(Multi SR Zoom)
This feature uses super resolution technology and multiple Continuous Shutter (CS)
images to expand the zoom range for overall images of higher quality and clarity
1. Align the mode dial with [j] (Multi SR Zoom).
2. Press the shutter button to shoot.
NOTE
• Multi SR Zoom is effective when you want to capture delicate textures.
• The following functions are disabled when shooting with Multi SR Zoom.
Single SR Zoom, Triple Self-time, Sharpness, Contrast
• With Multi SR Zoom, the flash setting automatically becomes ? (Flash Off).
but large movement of the camera or subject make it impossible to achieve the
desired shot.
• Depending on shooting conditions and image composition, Multi SR Zoom may not
be able to produce the desired result.
• When shooting with this feature, “ISO 3200” cannot be selected for “ISO
Shooting a Burst of Images (High Speed CS)
Pressing [Õ] (Continuous Shutter) toggles
between the Continuous Shutter mode and the
[Õ] (Continuous Shutter)
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. Shooting with High Speed CS
With High Speed CS, recording continues as long as you
keep the shutter button depressed.
CS speed
The table below shows the settings that can be specified
for the CS speed and the number of images per High
Speed CS operation.
CS Speed
3 fps, 5 fps, 10 fps, 15 fps, 30 fps
(High Speed CS
fps = frames per second
(fps))
High Speed CS icon
Maximum CS shots
Maximum CS
5, 10, 20, 30
Shots
1. Align the mode dial with [P] (Program Auto).
2. Press [Õ] (Continuous Shutter).
• This will display Š (High Speed CS). If this does not happen, press [Õ]
again.
3. Press [SET].
4. Use [8] and [2] to select the
(High Speed CS fps) Control Panel
option.
5. Use [4] and [6] to select the continuous shutter (CS) speed you want.
• Use a higher “High Speed CS fps” setting when shooting a fast-moving subject.
6. Use [8] and [2] to select the
(Maximum CS Shots) Control Panel
option.
7. Use [4] and [6] to select the maximum number of shots and then
press [SET].
8. Press the shutter button the rest of the way and hold it down.
Shooting of images will continue as long as you depress the shutter button or until
the maximum number of images specified by “High Speed CS fps” is reached.
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. Shooting with Prerecord CS
Half-pressing and holding the shutter button causes a pre-record buffer to be
continually updated with images. When the shutter button is fully pressed, buffer
contents are recorded along with a series of real-time images. Use Prerecord CS
when you want to make sure you do not miss fast-moving action.
Shutter button
half-press
Shutter button
full-press
Shutter button
release
Recorded images (up to 30 images)
Pre-recorded images
Continuous recording of images until shutter
button released
1. Align the mode dial with [P] (Program Auto).
2. Press [Õ] (Continuous Shutter).
3. Press [SET].
4. Use [8] and [2] to select the
(High Speed CS fps) Control Panel
option.
5. Use [4] and [6] to select the continuous shutter (CS) speed you want.
• Use a higher “High Speed CS fps” setting when shooting a fast-moving subject.
6. Use [8] and [2] to select the
(Maximum CS Shots) Control Panel
option.
7. Use [4] and [6] to select the maximum number of shots.
8. Use [8] and [2] to select the
(Pre-record CS Shots) Control Panel
option and then press [SET].
9. Use [4] and [6] to select the number of Prerecord (Still) images and
then press [SET].
• Settings: 0 shots, 3 shots, 5 shots, 10 shots, 15 shots, 20 shots, 25 shots
• If you select “0 shots”, no pre-record images will be stored when you half-press
the shutter button.
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10. Half-press and hold the shutter button to start pre-recording.
A pre-record buffer is continually updated with images as long as the shutter
button is pressed.
• The camera will not emit shutter sounds as it pre-records images.
• Releasing the half-pressed shutter button will cause the contents of the pre-
record buffer to be deleted.
11. Full press and hold down the shutter button.
This will record the images in the pre-record buffer followed by real-time recorded
images. Shooting of images will continue as long as you depress the shutter or
until the maximum number of images specified by “High Speed CS fps” is
reached.
. Continuous Shutter Precautions
• You can use the Manual Mode while a continuous shutter mode is selected. To do
so, set the mode dial to [A], [S], or [M].
• The greater the number of shots, the longer it takes to save them after shooting is
complete.
• When using a continuous shutter mode, keep the camera still until shooting is
finished.
• Zoom is disabled during continuous shutter operations.
• When shooting with this function, the snapshot image quality automatically
changes to “Normal”.
• When shooting with this function, exposure and focus for the first image are applied
for successive images as well.
• When shooting with this function, the flash setting automatically becomes
? (Flash Off).
• The following image sizes cannot be selected while shooting with this function:
“3:2”, “16:9”. Entering the High Speed CS mode while any one of these image
sizes is selected will cause the image size setting to change to “16M”
automatically.
• The Triple Self-time cannot be used when shooting with this function.
• The Self-timer cannot be used in the Prerecord CS mode.
• Single SR Zoom and Multi SR Zoom cannot be used when shooting with this
function.
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Using Focus Control
You can use Focus Control to configure the camera so the background is blurred and
only the foreground subject is in focus (Blurred Background), or so everything is in
focus (All-In-Focus Macro).
Shooting with a Blurred Background (Blurred Background)
This function analyzes a burst of consecutive images and then blurs the background
behind the main subject. This creates an effect that really makes the subject stand
out, just like photographs taken with a single-lens reflex camera. The blur effect can
be set to one of three levels.
Shot with “Program Auto”.
Shot with “Blurred Background”.
1. Align the mode dial with [E] (Focus Control).
2. Press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select
, and then press [SET].
4. Use [4] and [6] to select “Blurred Background” and then press [SET].
5. Press [SET] and then use [8] and [2] to select the
(Blur Effect)
Control Panel option.
6. Use [4] and [6] to select the Image Blur level you want, and then press
[SET].
• The Image Blur level can be set to Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3.
7. Press the shutter button to shoot.
• Get as close as possible to the subject. Also, the background should be as far
away as possible from the subject. The required distances depend on the
zoom factor being used.
Example: When zoom is set to full wide (W), the distance between the camera
and subject should be 30cm, while the distance between the subject
and background should be at least 1 meter.
• This will cause the message “Busy... Please wait...” to appear. Do not move
the camera while this message is displayed. The recording process takes
some time to complete after the message appears.
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NOTE
function.
• With this function, the flash setting automatically becomes ? (Flash Off).
but large movement of the camera or subject make it impossible to achieve the
desired shot.
• Depending on the shooting environment, image composition, and subject, this
scene may not be able to produce the desired result.
• If the camera determines that it is unable to blur the background of an image for
some reason, it will display the message “Blurring failed. Normal background
recorded.”. Note, however, that the image will be saved, even if background
blurring is not possible.
Shooting with Full Focus Macro (All-In-Focus Macro)
All-In-Focus Macro shoots and analyzes a burst of multiple images and combines
them in a way that produces an image in which everything is in focus: from nearby
objects to distant objects.
“Program Auto” image
All-In-Focus Macro
1. Align the mode dial with [E] (Focus Control).
2. Press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select
, and then press [SET].
4. Use [4] and [6] to select “All-In-Focus Macro” and then press [SET].
5. Press the shutter button to shoot.
• Move the camera as close to the subject as possible, and take care to avoid
camera movement and subject movement as you shoot.
• After you press the shutter button, the message “Busy... Please wait...” will
appear on the monitor screen to let you know that shooting is in progress. Do
not move the camera while this message is displayed. The recording process
takes some time to complete after the message appears. Image shooting is
disabled while the message is displayed.
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NOTE
• When shooting with this function, zoom is fixed at wide angle.
• When shooting with this function, the flash setting automatically becomes
? (Flash Off).
but large movement of the camera or subject make it impossible to achieve the
desired shot.
• Depending on shooting conditions, image composition, and the subject you are
shooting, this scene may not be able to produce the desired result.
• The message “Image merging failed.” will appear if the All-In-Focus Macro process
cannot be performed for some reason. The images shot by the camera will be
saved even if they cannot be merged.
Shooting with Artistic Effects (ART SHOT)
A variety of artistic effects help to make even common, ordinary subjects become
more novel and exciting.
Scene
Description
to transform snapshots and movies into works of art that
provide a greater degree of expression than conventional
imaging.
HDR Art
Darkens the periphery and changes hues for a toy camera
effect.
Toy Camera
Soft Focus
Light Tone
Pop
Blurs overall focus for a mysteriously soft effect.
Weakens contrast to create an elegantly subdued effect.
Strengthens saturation for richer colors.
Sepia
Sepia colors are used to create a retro effect.
Enhances contrast to create a grainy print effect.
Monochrome
Blurs some of the focus to make the image look like a
miniature.
Miniature
Fisheye
Humorous effect that looks like it was shot with a fisheye
lens.
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1. Align the mode dial with [C] (ART SHOT).
2. Press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select
, and then press [SET].
4. Select the ART SHOT scene you want to use and then press [SET].
Select from among: HDR Art, Toy Camera, Soft Focus, Light Tone, Pop, Sepia,
Monochrome, Miniature, Fisheye
5. Press [SET], use [8] and [2] to select the fifth Control Panel option
from the top.
The intensity of the selected effect can be adjusted as described below.
Scene
Adjustment
Effect level
Hue
HDR Art
Toy Camera
Soft Focus
Light Tone
Pop
Effect level
Hue
Effect level
Effect level
Effect level
Focus area
Effect level
Sepia
Monochrome
Miniature
Fisheye
6. Use [4] and [6] to change the setting.
7. Press [SET].
8. Press the shutter button to shoot.
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. Using the Scene Information Screen
To find out more about a scene, select it with the boundary
on the scene menu and then rotate the zoom controller in
either direction.
• To return to the scene menu, rotate the zoom controller
again.
• To scroll between scenes, use [4] and [6].
• To configure the camera with the settings for the currently
selected scene, press [SET].
NOTE
• Depending on the “ART SHOT” scenes, some of the items on the menu that
appears may not be usable.
?
• With this “ART SHOT” scene, the flash setting automatically becomes
Off).
(Flash
• With HDR Art Movie, the “Movie Quality” setting can be either “HD” or “STD” only
another mode, the “HD” setting is used when shooting with HDR Art Movie.
• When using “HDR Art” for movie recording, the intensity of the art effect is fixed in
accordance with movie settings.
Saving a Second Normal Image When Shooting With HDR Art
(Double (HDR Art))
You can configure the camera to save two images when shooting with HDR Art: one
image with HDR Art effects applied in accordance with the scene you selected plus
another normal (Program Auto) image without any effects applied.
1. Align the mode dial with [C] and then press [MENU].
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2. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “
REC MENU” tab, and then
press [6].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Double (HDR Art)” and then press [SET].
4. Use [8] and [2] to select “On” and then press [SET].
While “Off” is selected for the above step, only a single HDR Art image is saved
(normal image not saved).
5. Press the shutter button to shoot.
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Shooting with Triple Shot
Triple Shot shoots a burst of three images and stores them in memory. This feature is
great for making sure you don’t miss those special moments when kids are around.
1. Align the mode dial with [D] (Triple Shot).
2. Point the camera at the subject and then half-press the shutter button.
The camera will start pre-recording images at this time.
• If you release the half-pressed shutter button before pressing it the rest of the
way down, all of the images currently in the pre-record buffer will be deleted.
3. Press the shutter button all the way down to record.
This will record three images: one of the action before the shutter button is fully
pressed plus two real-time images.
• Pressing the shutter button all the way without first half-pressing it will result in
only two images being recorded.
NOTE
• The settings in the table below are fixed while shooting with this function.
Self-timer
Off
Flash
Flash Off
Image Quality
Single SR Zoom
Face Detection
Focus Mode
AF Area
Normal
Off
On
AF
“Intelligent” or “Spot”*
* If you select “I Multi” or “O Tracking” for this setting in another mode and then
shoot with Triple Shot, shooting is performed using the “U Spot” setting.
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Recording Movies
To record a movie
The following procedure explains how to record a standard (STD) movie.
This camera supports Premium Auto PRO movie recording (page 66).
See the pages indicated below for more information about movies.
High-definition movie (FHD movie): page 68
High speed movie (HS movie): page 68
Mode dial
1. Align the mode dial with [P] (Program
Auto) or [Ÿ] (Premium Auto PRO).
2. Press [MENU].
[0] (Movie)
3. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the
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“
REC MENU” tab, and then press
[SET]
[SET].
[MENU]
4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Movie
Quality” and then press [6].
[8][2][4][6]
5. Use [8] and [2] to select “STD” (Standard),
and then press [SET].
• Recording is performed with an aspect ratio of
x
4:3, an image size of 640 480 pixels, and a
frame rate of 30 frames per second (STD
Movie). Image size setting cannot be changed.
• The semi-transparent gray frame on the monitor
screen indicates the area that is recorded when
shooting a movie. The area within the frame is
recorded for a movie.
Semi-transparent gray
frame
6. Press [0] (Movie).
Recording time
This will start recording and display Y on the
monitor screen.
Movie recording includes stereo audio.
7. Press [0] (Movie) again to stop recording.
• Each movie can be up to 29 minutes long. Movie
recording stops automatically after 29 minutes of
recording. Movie recording also will stop
automatically if memory becomes full before you
stop movie recording by pressing [0] (Movie)
again.
Remaining recording time
(page 192)
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Recording Movies with Premium Auto PRO
camera automatically make judgments about the
subject, shooting conditions, and other parameters. The
result is higher quality images than those produced by
Program Auto recording. The shooting environment detected by the camera is
displayed at the bottom of the REC mode screen.
• Premium Auto PRO is enabled for FHD movies and STD movies only.
• Using Premium Auto PRO uses up the battery charge more quickly than using
Program Auto recording.
Shooting with BEST SHOT
of movie you are trying to shoot and the camera will change its setup accordingly, for
beautiful movies every time.
Minimizing the Effects of Camera Movement during Movie Recording
camera movement during FHD and STD movie recording. Note that Anti Shake
cannot be used with HDR Art Movie and that Anti Shake does not prevent image blur
due to subject movement.
Audio
Your camera has built-in microphones that can be used to record audio (stereo)
during movie recording.
• Your camera has a function to reduce wind noise (Wind Noise Cut) when recording
. Recording Precautions
Microphones
• The camera also records audio. Note the following points
when shooting a movie.
– Take care that the microphones are not blocked by your
fingers, etc.
– Good audio recording results are not possible when the
camera is too far away from what you are trying to
record.
– Performing a zoom operation while shooting can cause zoom and/or auto focus
noise to be in the audio recording.
– Operating camera buttons while shooting can cause button noise to be picked
up in the audio.
• When shooting with the “HS” movie mode at a frame rate setting of “30-120 fps” or
“30-240 fps”, audio is recorded only while the camera is shooting at 30 fps. Audio is
not recorded at any other frame rates.
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IMPORTANT!
• 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.
• Shooting movies for long periods in areas where temperature is relatively high can
cause digital noise (dots of light) to appear in the movie image. A rise in the
camera’s internal temperature also may force movie recording to stop
automatically. If this happens, stop recording and allow the camera to cool down,
which should cause normal operation to resume.
• Using the camera’s built-in memory or certain types of memory cards can slow
down processing speed. Whenever possible use an Ultra High-Speed Type
memory card. Note, however, that not all operations can be guaranteed even if an
Ultra High-Speed Type memory card is used. Certain movie quality settings can
result in too much time being required to record data, which can result in breaks in
the image and/or audio during playback. If this happens, the Y will turn yellow on
the monitor screen.
NOTE
disabled during high speed movie recording. To use zoom for high speed movie
recording, perform the zoom operation before you press [0] (Movie) to start
recording.
movie recording.
• The effects of camera movement in an image become more pronounced when you
shoot close up or with a large zoom factor. Because of this, use of a tripod is
recommended under these conditions.
movie recording while “AF” (Auto Focus) or “Macro” is selected for the “Focus”
setting.
• Face Detection is disabled during normal FHD and STD, and high speed movie
recording. Face Detection is enabled when shooting movies with Premium Auto
PRO (FHD and STD).
• The following functions do not support movie recording.
Blurred Background, All-In-Focus Macro, Triple Shot, Multi SR Zoom, some BEST
SHOT scenes
• The A, S, and M recording modes are not supported when shooting a movie, or
when using the “Prerecord (Movie)” and “For YouTube” BEST SHOT scenes. In
these cases, the recording mode is always P (Program Auto).
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Recording a High-definition Movie
This camera supports recording of high-definition (FHD) movies. The aspect ratio of
x
an FHD movie is 16:9, the image size is 1920 1080 pixels, and the frame rate is
30 fps. Image quality and image size settings cannot be changed.
1. Align the mode dial with [P] (Program Auto) or [Ÿ] (Premium Auto
PRO).
2. Press [MENU].
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3. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “
REC MENU” tab, and then
press [SET].
4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Movie Quality” and then press [6].
5. Use [8] and [2] to select “FHD”, and then press [SET].
6. Record the movie the same way as you would a normal movie (page
65).
Press [0] (Movie) to start and stop recording.
Recording a High Speed Movie
This camera supports recording of high speed movies at a maximum speed of
1000 fps. The aspect ratio of movies recorded with this mode depends on the frame
rate (recording speed).
• When recording with the frame rate setting of “30-120 fps” or “30-240 fps” frame
rate setting, audio recording is supported during 30 fps recording only. Audio is not
recorded at any other frame rates.
1. Align the mode dial with [P] (Program Auto).
2. Press [MENU].
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3. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “
REC MENU” tab, and then
press [SET].
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4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Movie Quality” and then press [6].
5. Use [8] and [2] to select the frame rate (recording speed) you want
and then press [SET].
A fast frame rate (such as 1000 fps) will result in a smaller image size.
Movie
Quality
REC Screen
Icon Display
Image Size
(Pixels)
Frame Rate
1000 fps
480 fps
x
224 64
HS1000
HS480
x
224 160
x
512 384
HS240
240 fps
• fps (frames per
second) is a unit of
measurement
x
640 480
HS120
120 fps
x
512 384
indicating the
HS30-240
HS30-120
30-240 fps
30-120 fps
number of images
recorded or played
back per second.
x
640 480
6. Record the movie the same way as you would a normal movie (page
65).
Press [0] (Movie) to start and stop recording.
• During High Speed Movie recording (HS120, HS240, HS480, HS1000), focus
is fixed at the position where it was when recording started. To focus an image,
half-press the shutter button for Auto Focus or focus manually before you press
[0] (Movie) to start recording.
• Continuous AF is operational when recording at 30 fps with “HS30-120” or
“HS30-240”. However, focus becomes fixed whenever you switch to 120 fps or
240 fps.
• When “HS30-120” or “HS30-240” is selected as the frame rate, recording
always starts with a frame rate of 30 fps. You can switch the frame rate
between 30 fps and 120 fps or between 30 fps and 240 fps only while recording
is in progress. Press [4], [6], or [SET] to switch speeds. Audio is recorded
only while shooting at a 30 fps.
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NOTE
• The higher the frame rate (speed), the more lighting is required when shooting.
When shooting a high speed movie, shoot in a well-lit environment.
• When recording certain types of movies, the image that appears on the monitor
screen may be smaller than normal. When recording a high speed movie, there are
black bands along the top, bottom, left, and right of the screen.
• When recording a high speed movie, light source flicker can cause horizontal
bands to appear in the image. This does not indicate malfunction of the camera.
• Monitor screen content switching is disabled during high speed movie recording.
Using Prerecord Movie (Prerecord (Movie))
Prerecord (Movie) maintains a pre-recording of approximately five seconds of action
(approximately two seconds for High Speed Movie). When you start real-time
recording, the pre-recorded content is stored followed by the real-time recording, to
help make sure you do not miss anything by being late pressing the record button.
[0] (Movie)
[0] (Movie)
Movie
Real-time recording start
Real-time recording end
Approximately 5-second prerecorded part (from the buffer)
• Approximately two seconds for high speed movie
. To set up the camera to shoot with Prerecord Movie
1. Align the mode dial with [b] (BEST SHOT).
2. Press [MENU].
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3. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “
REC MENU” tab, and then
press [SET].
4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Movie Quality” and then press [6].
5. Use [8] and [2] to select the movie mode you want to use for shooting
and then press [SET].
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6. Press [SET].
7. Use [8] and [2] to select
, and then press [SET].
8. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the “Prerecord (Movie)” scene and
then press [SET].
This causes ‰ (Prerecord (Movie)) to appear on the monitor screen, indicating
that the camera is prerecording to its buffer.
. To shoot a Prerecord Movie
1. After using the above procedure to set up the camera for Prerecord
Movie, point the camera at the subject.
2. When you are ready to record, press [0] (Movie).
This will save the approximately five seconds of action that was prerecorded in
the buffer before you pressed [0] (Movie) (two seconds if you are using high
speed movie) and start real-time recording.
3. Press [0] (Movie) again to stop recording.
• To turn off Prerecord Movie recording, align the mode dial with [P] (Program
Auto) or [Ÿ] (Premium Auto PRO).
• When shooting with the high speed movie “HS30-120” and “HS30-240” setting,
you cannot change the speed (fps) setting while the camera is pre-recording to
the buffer in step 1 of the above procedure. You can change the speed (fps)
setting after you press [0] (Movie) to start real-time recording.
NOTE
• While the camera is set up for shooting with Prerecord Movie, pressing the shutter
button will not shoot a snapshot unless movie recording is in progress. With high-
definition (FHD) and standard (STD) movie, you can shoot still images while
realtime movie recording is in progress.
• When shooting with Prerecord Movie in combination with high speed movie,
pressing the [4] or [6] key will not change the EV shift or white balance setting,
even if “EV Shift” or “White Balance” is assigned for the “L/R Key” function. To
change the EV shift or white balance setting in this case, use the Control Panel.
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Recording a Movie for YouTube (For YouTube)
The “For YouTube” scene records movies in a format that is optimal for uploading to
the YouTube movie site, which is operated by YouTube, LLC. “For YouTube” can be
used when shooting a standard (STD) movie, a high-definition (FHD) movie, or a high
speed (HS) movie.
1. Align the mode dial with [b] (BEST SHOT).
2. Press [MENU].
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3. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “
REC MENU” tab, and then
press [SET].
4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Movie Quality” and then press [6].
5. Use [8] and [2] to select the movie mode you want to use for shooting
and then press [SET].
6. Press [SET].
7. Use [8] and [2] to select
, and then press [SET].
8. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the “For YouTube” scene and then
press [SET].
This causes Ê to appear on the monitor screen.
9. Record the movie.
The movie file will be stored in a camera folder named “100YOUTB”.
• Installing YouTube Uploader for CASIO simplifies uploading of movie files you
recorded with the “For YouTube” scene to YouTube.
• To exit “For YouTube”, align the mode dial with [P] (Program Auto) or
[Ÿ] (Premium Auto PRO).
NOTE
• Movies recorded with the “For YouTube” scene are stored in a special folder to
shot using the image size, recording speed, and quality settings configured in the
Movie Mode (page 65).
• Snapshots cannot be shot (regardless of whether you are recording or not) while
the “For YouTube” scene is selected.
• A single movie can have a maximum file size of 2,048MB or a playback time of
15 minutes. The actual maximum recording time depends on the movie mode used
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Shooting a Snapshot while Shooting a Movie
(Snapshot In Movie)
You can shoot snapshots while movie recording is in progress. When the camera is in
the Single Shot mode, you can shoot snapshots one-by-one. In the CS mode, holding
down the shutter button will record up to seven consecutive images at a speed of
approximately 10 images per second (fps). You can shoot a maximum total of
28 images during a single movie recording operation.
1. While a movie is being recorded, press the
shutter button.
• In the CS mode, images continue to be shot as long
as you keep the shutter button depressed.
• Movie recording is not interrupted while snapshots
are being shot.
• While movie recording is in progress, you can toggle
Number of recordable
between the Single Shot Mode and the CS mode by
snapshots
pressing [Õ] (Continuous Shutter), [4], [6], or
[SET]. Note that this method for mode switching is
possible only during movie recording. The CS mode
is indicated when
is white (on the monitor
screen), and the Single Shot mode is selected when
t is white.
NOTE
• Note that the flash cannot be used when shooting a Snapshot In Movie.
• Note that shooting a snapshot while shooting a movie is supported during FHD
movie and STD movie recording only. It is not supported during other types of
movie recording.
• Snapshots shot with Snapshot In Movie cannot be focused individually. The focus
will be the same as the movie being recorded.
• The field of view of a snapshot shot while FHD movie recording is in progress will
be wider than the field of view of the FHD movie.
• The snapshot image quality automatically changes to “Normal”.
• The P (Program Auto) recording mode is used when you shoot a snapshot during
movie recording.
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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 it automatically. This helps to minimize the chance of ruined
images due to poor exposure and shutter speed settings.
. Some Sample Scenes
High Speed Night
Scene
High Speed Night
Scene and Portrait
Portrait
Scenery
To shoot with BEST SHOT
1. Align the mode dial with [b] (BEST
[b]
[SET]
SHOT).
2. Press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select
press [SET].
, and then
[8] [2] [4] [6]
This will display a menu of BEST SHOT
scenes.
Currently selected
scene (with boundary)
4. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to move the
boundary to the scene you want to
select.
• You can scroll to another page of scenes
by pressing [8] or [2].
• To return to normal snapshot recording,
align the mode dial with [P] (Program
Auto).
Scene name
Scene number
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5. Press [SET] to configure the camera with the settings for the currently
selected scene.
This returns to the REC mode.
• To select a different BEST SHOT scene, repeat the above procedure from
step 1.
6. Press the shutter button (if you are shooting a snapshot) or [0] (Movie)
(if you are shooting a movie).
. Using the Scene Information Screen
To find out more about a scene, select it with the boundary
on the scene menu and then rotate the zoom controller in
either direction.
• To return to the scene menu, rotate the zoom controller
again.
• To scroll between scenes, use [4] and [6].
• To configure the camera with the settings for the currently
selected scene, press [SET].
. BEST SHOT Precautions
• Sample images shown on BEST SHOT scene screens were not shot with this
camera. There are provided to illustrate the effects and merits of each scene.
• Images shot using a BEST SHOT scene may not produce the results you expected
due to shooting conditions and other factors.
• You can modify the camera settings that are configured after you select a BEST
SHOT scene. Note, however, that the BEST SHOT settings revert to their defaults
when you select another BEST SHOT scene or turn off the camera.
• Snapshot shooting is disabled while the following BEST SHOT scenes are being
used.
Prerecord (Movie), For YouTube
• Movie recording is disabled while the following BEST SHOT scenes are being
used.
High Speed Best Selection, Lag Correction, High Speed Anti Shake, Wide Shot,
High Speed Night Shot, Slide Panorama, Snapshot, HDMI TV Output
• When the movie mode is FHD/STD, movies are recorded using the settings of the
selected BEST SHOT scene. For high speed movie recording, BEST SHOT scene
settings are ignored and movie recording is performed as it normally is.
• BEST SHOT scenes that use High Speed CS ignore the “Zoom (SR)” setting.
• With the BEST SHOT scenes below, certain shooting conditions can cause the
image area to become narrower than normal.
High Speed Night Scene and Portrait, High Speed Night Scene
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Creating and Using Your Own Setups (CUSTOM SHOT)
You can register up to 999 setups, based on snapshots shot with the camera, as
“CUSTOM SHOT” scenes. Selecting a registered “CUSTOM SHOT” scene
configures the camera with its settings. The setups of snapshots recorded with the
following modes and features can be registered as CUSTOM SHOT scenes.
• Program Auto
• A Mode
• S Mode
• M Mode
• BEST SHOT (Excluding “Prerecord (Movie)”, “For YouTube”, and “HDMI TV
Output”)
. To register a CUSTOM SHOT scene
1. On the BEST SHOT scene menu, select the scene named “CUSTOM
SHOT (Register User Scene)” and then press [SET].
2. Use [4] and [6] to select the snapshot whose setup you want to save.
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Save”, and then press [SET].
Your scene will be assigned the name “Custom Scene”, along with a scene
number.
NOTE
• A movie setup cannot be registered as a CUSTOM SHOT scene.
• You can check the settings of the currently selected CUSTOM SHOT scene by
displaying the camera’s setting menus and looking at its settings.
• CUSTOM SHOT scenes are assigned numbers in the sequence: U1, U2, and so
on.
• The following are the settings that are saved for each CUSTOM SHOT scene.
Face Detection, Focus, EV Shift, White Balance, Flash, ISO, Metering, Lighting,
Flash Intensity, Sharpness, Saturation, Contrast
folder (snapshots).
SHOT scenes.
• Use the following procedure when you want to delete a CUSTOM SHOT scene.
want to delete.
1
Press [2] (
2
), select “Clear”, and then press [SET].
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. To record with a registered CUSTOM SHOT scene
1. Align the mode dial with [b] (BEST SHOT).
2. Press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select
, and then press [SET].
4. Select the registered “Custom Scene”, and then press [SET].
5. Press the shutter button to shoot.
Digitally Correcting for Overexposure and Underexposure
(HDR)
With HDR (High Dynamic Range), the camera shoots a series of CS images using
different exposure settings and combines them into a final image to correct for
overexposure or underexposure of subjects of different brightness levels.
1. Align the mode dial with [b] (BEST SHOT).
2. Press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select
, and then press [SET].
4. Select “HDR” and then press [SET].
5. Press [SET] and then use [8] and [2] to select the
(HDR Level)
Control Panel option.
6. Use [4] and [6] to select the HDR Level setting you want, and then
press [SET].
• The HDR Level can be set to Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3.
7. Press the shutter button to shoot.
NOTE
• HDR works best when shooting with the camera mounted on a tripod.
• Shooting with this function causes the flash setting to change automatically to
?
(Flash Off).
• Anti Shake correction performed to compensate for camera movement while
shooting with this function results in an image area that is narrower than normal.
• The desired HDR effect may not be attained if the camera or subject moves during
shooting.
• Depending on shooting conditions and image composition, this function may not be
able to produce the desired result.
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Shooting Bright Images in the Dark without Flash
(High Speed Night Shot)
The camera shoots a series of images and then merges them into a final image. The
result is a bright image, even if shot in the dark without a flash.
Shot with “Program Auto”, without flash
Shot with “High Speed Night Shot”
1. Align the mode dial with [b] (BEST SHOT).
2. Press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select
, and then press [SET].
4. Select “High Speed Night Shot” and then press [SET].
5. Press the shutter button to shoot.
• Take care to avoid camera movement and subject movement as you shoot.
• You should be able to see the subject(s) on the monitor screen when
composing the image.
NOTE
(fixed).
• If camera movement occurs when shooting with this function, the anti-shake
process will result in an image range that is narrower than normal.
• When shooting with this function, the 16M, 3:2, and 16:9 image size settings
cannot be selected. If one of these sizes is selected in another mode, the image
size will change to 10M when this function is selected.
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Shooting with a Super Wide Angle of View (Wide Shot)
With this feature, a number of images are shot and then combined to produce an
image with a super-wide angle of view that exceeds the widest angle of view possible
with the lens. Converted to 35 mm equivalents, the focal distances available with this
feature enable shooting with approximate angles of view of 14 mm and 18 mm.
24 mm (lens widest angle)
18 mm
14 mm
1. Align the mode dial with [b] (BEST SHOT).
2. Press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select
, and then press [SET].
4. Select “Wide Shot” and then press [SET].
5. Press [SET] and then use [8] and [2] to select the
(Wide Level)
Control Panel option.
6. Use [4] and [6] to select the width setting (angle of view) you want and
then press [SET].
There are two settings available: “18 mm” and “14 mm”.
“14 mm” shoots a wider area than “18 mm”.
7. Hold the camera so it is
upright, with the shutter
button and other controls
at the bottom.
• Do not point the camera
straight down at the ground
at this time. If you do, the
camera’s built-in vertical/
horizontal position sensor
will not operate properly
and may make it impossible
to start shooting.
Control button
Shutter button
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8. Point the camera at the
subject you want in the
center of the image and then
half-press the shutter button
to focus.
• The outer blue boundary on
the screen indicates the
recordable range of the image.
Desired image
Blue boundary
Center part at the start of the
shooting operation
9. Press the shutter button the rest of the way
down and slowly move the camera in
accordance with the instructions and arrow that
appear on the monitor screen.
• Holding the camera firmly with both hands, follow
the instructions that appear on the monitor screen to
slowly slide the camera horizontally or vertically at a
constant speed in an arc centered on your body.
– When sliding the camera horizontally, do not allow
your body to move left or right. A vertical line
running through your body should serve as the
axis.
Instructions
Arrow
– When sliding the camera vertically, do not allow your body to move upwards
or downwards. A horizontal line between your shoulders should serve as the
axis.
– Take care not to slide the camera diagonally and be sure to maintain a firm
grip on it.
• The camera will start composing the super-wide image internally when the
slide cursor reached the other end of the movement range.
• Image composing also will start automatically if you stop moving the camera
during super-wide shooting. After you stop moving the camera, the message
“Busy... Please wait...” appears as the camera processes the image. Wait until
this message disappears before using the camera. Image shooting is disabled
while the message is displayed.
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NOTE
• The “14 mm” and “18 mm” angle of view values are approximate and are provided
for reference only. Actual angle of view values are not guaranteed.
• Zoom operations are not supported during Wide Shot shooting. The zoom setting
is fixed at full wide angle.
• This function makes it possible to shoot images with a maximum angle of view of
14 mm or 18 mm. Note, however, that shooting conditions can result in a smaller
angle of view.
• The following conditions are not compatible with Wide Shot shooting.
– Subject whose brightness is very different from that of its surroundings due to
artificial light, sunlight, etc.
– Rivers, waves, waterfalls, or other subject with constantly changing patterns
– Sky, beach, or other subject with continuous patterns
– Camera too close to the main subject
– Moving subject
– Panning upwards on a skyscraper or some other very tall structure or object
– Dark surroundings
• Any of the following can cause Wide Shot operation to stop part way through.
– Subject or camera movement
– Camera movement that is too fast or too slow
– Camera movement outside of the required route
– Camera movement in the wrong direction
• Shooting a Wide Shot image after half-pressing the shutter button to perform Auto
Focus may not produce the desired results if there are considerable differences in
the brightness, color, and/or focus of the individual images. If this happens, try
changing the focus position by focusing on a different subject, etc.
• Since a Wide Shot image is created by joining multiple images together, there may
be some roughness at the point where two images are joined.
• Shooting under a flickering light source (such as fluorescent lighting) may result in
uneven brightness and/or coloring in the final Wide Shot image.
• The exposure and white balance when shooting Wide Shot images are fixed at the
levels measured when you half-press the shutter button at the beginning of the
operation.
• With this BEST SHOT scene, the flash setting automatically becomes ? (Flash
Off).
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Shooting a Panorama Image (Slide Panorama)
With Slide Panorama, you move the camera to compose and record multiple images,
which are then combined to a panorama. This feature lets you shoot a panorama of
up to 360 degrees, which is dramatically greater than the physical capabilities of the
lens.
• The final panorama image can be one of the two sizes shown below.
x
Slide Direction is Right or Left: Maximum 11520 1080 pixels
x
Slide Direction is Up or Down: Maximum 1920 7296 pixels
• Zoom operations are not supporting during Slide Panorama shooting. The zoom
setting is fixed at full wide angle.
• You can use Slide Panorama to shoot a horizontal image up to approximately
360 degrees and a vertical image up to approximately 180 degrees.
If you shoot a horizontal Slide Panorama image that is less than 360 degrees, the
image size will become 60, 120, 180, 240, or 300 degrees.
1. Align the mode dial with [b] (BEST SHOT).
2. Press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select
, and then press [SET].
4. Select “Slide Panorama” and then press [SET].
5. Press [SET] and then use [8] and [2] to select the
(Slide Direction)
Control Panel option.
6. Use [4] and [6] to select the direction you are planning to move the
camera while shooting, and then press [SET].
You can select one of four directions: Right, Left, Up, or Down.
7. Point the camera at the start of the panorama and half-press the
shutter button to allow the camera to focus automatically.
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8. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down
and a slide cursor will appear on the monitor
screen. Slowly move the camera in the direction
indicated by the arrow on the screen until the
slide cursor reaches the other end of its
movement range (i.e. all the way to the right
when moving the camera to the right).
• The camera will start composing the panorama image
internally when the slide cursor reached the other end
of the movement range.
• Image composing also will start automatically if you
stop moving the camera during panorama shooting.
After you stop moving the camera, the message
“Busy... Please wait...” appears as the camera
processes the image. Wait until this message
disappears before using the camera. Image shooting
is disabled while the message is displayed.
Slide cursor
NOTE
• The following conditions are not compatible with Slide Panorama shooting.
– Subject whose brightness is very different from that of its surroundings due to
artificial light, sunlight, etc.
– Rivers, waves, waterfalls, or other subject with constantly changing patterns
– Sky, beach, or other subject with continuous patterns
– Camera too close to the main subject
– Moving subject
– Dark surroundings
• Slide Panorama may stop part way through in the following cases.
– Subject or camera movement
– Camera movement that is too fast or too slow
• Shooting a Slide Panorama image after half-pressing the shutter button to perform
Auto Focus may not produce the desired results if there are considerable
differences in the brightness, color, and/or focus of the individual images. If this
happens, try changing the focus position by focusing on a different subject, etc.
• Since a Slide Panorama image is created by joining multiple images together, there
may be some roughness at the point where two images are joined.
• Shooting under a flickering light source (such as fluorescent lighting) may result in
uneven brightness and/or coloring in the final Slide Panorama image.
• The exposure and white balance when shooting Slide Panorama images are fixed
at the levels measured when you half-press the shutter button at the beginning of
the operation.
• Shooting with this function causes the flash setting to change automatically to
? (Flash Off).
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Shooting with Priority on Subject Faces
(High Speed Best Selection)
With High Speed Best Selection, the camera automatically shoots a series of images,
and selects the best one based on facial image blur, and facial expression (whether
the subject is smiling or blinking).
1. Align the mode dial with [b] (BEST SHOT).
2. Press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select
, and then press [SET].
4. Select “High Speed Best Selection” and then press [SET].
5. Press the shutter button to shoot.
• This will cause the message “Busy... Please wait...” to appear. Do not move
the camera while this message is displayed. The recording process takes
some time to complete after the message appears.
NOTE
• Shooting with this function causes the flash setting to change automatically to
?
(Flash Off).
• If one or more of the faces are blurred in all of the images that are shot, they will be
blurred in the final image as well.
• The following conditions may make it impossible for the camera to determine if the
subject is blinking or smiling. This may result in a final image in which the subject is
blinking or not smiling.
– Faces that are partially or completely darkened by shadows, etc.
– Hair that is hiding or near the eyes
– Eye glasses
– Small faces
– Faces that are not looking directly at the camera
• Shooting a large group of people will cause processing of the image after shooting
to take longer.
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Configuring the Camera to Help You Better Time Your Shots
(Lag Correction)
There always is some unavoidable time lag between the point you press the shutter
button and the point that the image is actually recorded. The “Lag Correction” feature
lets you configure the camera to lessen or even eliminate this lag to help you better
time your shots and get exactly the moment you want. With “Lag Correction”, you
half-press the shutter button and compose the image you want to shoot. Then when
you full-press the shutter button, the camera pre-records a total of 5 images, including
four images of action that happened before you fully pressed the shutter button. After
that, you can view the images on the monitor screen and select the one you want to
keep.
1. Align the mode dial with [b] (BEST SHOT).
2. Press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select
, and then press [SET].
4. Select “Lag Correction” and then press [SET].
5. With the camera pointed at the subject, half-press and hold the shutter
button.
The camera will start pre-recording images at this time.
• If you release the half-pressed shutter button before pressing it the rest of the
way down, all of the pre-recorded images currently in the buffer will be deleted.
6. When you are ready to shoot, press the shutter button all the way
down.
After pre-recording is complete, one of the five images will appear on the monitor
screen for about three seconds.
7. If you want to view all five of the pre-recorded images, press [SET]
within about three seconds after a recorded image appears on the
monitor screen.
If you do not press [SET] within three seconds, the image displayed in step 6 will
be saved automatically as the final image.
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8. Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the pre-recorded images on the
monitor screen.
Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the pre-recorded images. Each image appears,
along with an indication of the timing when it was pre-recorded.
–0.4 sec.
–0.3 sec.
–0.2 sec.
–0.1 sec.
SHUTTER
(Full-press)
(0.4*)
(0.3*)
(0.2*)
(0.1*)
* Seconds prior to full-press of shutter button.
• The timing of the image you select here will be the timing of the image
displayed first in step 6 the next time you perform the above procedure. If you
select the image that was pre-recorded 0.3 seconds prior to full-press of the
shutter button, for example, the –0.3-second image will be displayed in step 6
the next time you perform the above procedure.
9. To save the currently displayed image as the final images, press [SET].
NOTE
?
• With this BEST SHOT scene, the flash setting automatically becomes
Off).
(Flash
• The Self-timer cannot be used with this BEST SHOT scene.
• With this BEST SHOT scene, half-pressing the shutter button fixes focus and
exposure at their current levels.
• With this BEST SHOT scene, image recording will not be successful if you full-
press the shutter button without allowing enough time (at least 0.4 seconds) after
half-pressing it.
• Pay close attention to the subject when shooting. Failure to do so can cause
considerable lag from the instant you want to shoot until you actually full-press the
shutter button. This can cause image recording to be too late, even if you use this
function.
function. Immediately after you full-press the shutter button, one of the five pre-
recorded images will appear on the display as in step 4 of the above procedure.
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Using Continuous Shutter with Auto Focus (AF-CS)
AF-CS shoots up to 30 CS images while keeping the subject in focus. This feature
comes in handy when shooting children and other fast-moving subjects. The CS
speed is automatically adjusted in accordance with shooting conditions within the
range of three to six frames per second.
1. Align the mode dial with [b] (BEST SHOT).
2. Press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select
, and then press [SET].
4. Select “AF-CS” and then press [SET].
5. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down.
Hold down the shutter button to shoot up to 30 images at high speed.
NOTE
• Zoom is disabled during continuous shutter operations.
• The following image sizes cannot be selected while shooting with Auto Focus CS:
3:2, 16:9. If select AF-CS while either of these image sizes is selected, the camera
will automatically switch the images size setting to 16M.
• The following camera features cannot be used while shooting with Auto Focus CS:
Triple Self-timer, Single SR Zoom.
• The settings in the table below are fixed while shooting with AF-CS.
Image Quality
Flash
Normal
Flash Off
AF
Focus Mode
AF Area
Spot
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Shooting with High Speed Anti Shake
(High Speed Anti Shake)
When you press the shutter button while High Speed Anti Shake is enabled, the
camera records multiple images and automatically combines them in a way that
produces a final image with minimal blur. You can shoot with this feature to minimize
the effects of camera movement when shooting with optical Anti Shake does not
produce the desired results.
1. In the REC mode, set the mode dial to [b] (BEST SHOT).
2. Press [SET].
3. Select “High Speed Anti Shake” and then press [SET].
4. When you are ready to shoot, press the shutter button.
NOTE
• With this BEST SHOT scene, the flash setting automatically becomes ? (Flash
Off).
• High Speed Anti Shake may not operate properly resulting in blurred images if the
camera is moved more than the allowable range or if the subject moves during
shooting.
maximum of ISO 12800.
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Shooting Snapshots (Snapshot)
This function adjusts exposure and shoots whenever the shutter button is half-
pressed. This helps to ensure that you don’t miss the shots you want. This feature
comes in handy for daily shooting and when shooting natural scenery.
1. Align the mode dial with [b] (BEST SHOT).
2. Press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select
, and then press [SET].
4. Select “Snapshot” and then press [SET].
5. Half-press the shutter button.
This will adjust exposure and shoot the snapshot.
• This will cause a pan focus distance value (PF –o.om–) to appear in the
upper left corner of the display. Everything from this distance and further will be
in focus.
NOTE
• The focus frame will not appear for this type of shot.
• The settings below are fixed while shooting with this function.
Focus Mode
ISO Sensitivity
Make-up Level
Flash
Pan Focus
Auto
0 (Off)
Flash Off
• An image shot with this function can be zoomed up to 2X.
• Proper focusing may not be possible if the camera is too close to the subject, or if
the camera is subjected to vibration or impact.
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Using a TV Screen to Shoot Snapshots (HDMI TV Output)
Use the procedure below to configure the camera for shooting snapshots with an
aspect ratio of 16:9, as you compose them on a TV screen.
1. Turn off the camera and use a commercially available HDMI cable to
connect the camera to a TV.
HDMI connector
HDMI input
HDMI cable
(commercially
available)
HDMI output (Mini)
HDMI mini connector
2. Turn on the camera.
3. Align the Mode Dial with [b] (BEST SHOT).
4. Press [SET].
5. Use [8] and [2] to select
and then press [SET].
6. Select “HDMI TV Output” and then press [SET].
This will turn off the camera’s monitor screen and display an image composition
screen on the connected TV.
7. Compose the image on the TV screen and press the shutter button to
shoot.
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NOTE
• For details about connecting to the camera and precautions when connecting, see
page 118.
• If you want to change the digital video signal format, first unplug the HDMI cable
• The settings in the table below are fixed while shooting with this function.
Image Size
16:9
AF Area
Spot
Off
Continuous AF
Face Detection
Make-up Level
White Balance
Metering
Off
0 (Off)
Auto WB
Multi
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Advanced Settings (REC MENU)
The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings.
appear on the menu screen. Refer to the page references provided in this section
for information about configuring settings using the Control Panel.
Configuring Recording Settings
. Example Menu Screen Operation
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
[8] [2] [4] [6]
This will display the menu screen (r REC
MENU).
• Menu contents are different in the REC mode
(r REC MENU) and PLAY mode (p PLAY
MENU).
2. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the tab
[MENU]
[SET]
where the menu item you want to configure
is located, and then press [6].
Example:
When “Self-timer” is
selected on the “
MENU” tab
3. Use [8] and [2] to select the menu item
you want, and then press [6].
r
REC
• Operating the zoom controller displays the next
page of menu items.
Tabs
4. Use [8] and [2] to change the setting of
the selected menu item.
• In the case of the menu items below, use [4]
and [6] to select the setting you want.
Make-up Level, EV Shift, White Balance
5. After the setting is the way you want, press
[SET] to apply the setting and return to the
viewfinder screen.
Items
• Pressing [MENU] cancels the current selections and returns to the menu
screen.
• To display a different tab, press [MENU] to move the blue boundary to the
menu item and then press [4]. Next use [8] and [2] to select the tab you
want, and then press [6].
• Pressing [Õ] (Continuous Shutter) interrupts the menu operation and exits the
menu screen.
NOTE
• Depending on the recording mode, some of the items on the menu that appears
may not be usable.
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. Menu Operations in This Manual
Menu operations are represented in this manual as shown below. The following
operation is the same as the one described under “Example Menu Screen Operation”
on page 92.
Press [4] and then use [8] and [2] to select the
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“
REC MENU” tab, and then press [SET].
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab *
Self-timer
Press [MENU].
Use [8] and [2] to select “Self-timer” and
then press [6].
Assigning Functions to the [4] and [6] Keys (L/R Key)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * L/R Key
You can select from among the functions described below and assign one to the [4]
and [6] keys (Key Customize). After you do, you can select either of the functions by
pressing the [4] or [6] key.
Setting
[4]/[6] key operation
• “MF” (Manual Focus) cannot be selected.
Q*´*Á*)
AF Area
Metering
Self-timer
ISO
Specifying the Auto Focus Area (page 99)
Changes the Metering Mode (page 104)
Sets the self-timer time (page 39).
Changes the ISO Sensitivity setting (page 45).
White Balance
EV Shift
Off
Cancels [4] and [6] key assignments
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Saving a Second Normal Image When Shooting With HDR Art
(Double (HDR ART))
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab *
Double (HDR Art)
To select the snapshot image size (Image Size)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * Image Size
Suggested
Print Size and
Application
Image Size
(Pixels)
REC Screen
Icon Display
Description
16M
(4608 3456)
Poster Print
x
Good detail for better clarity even for
original
3:2
Poster Print
HDTV
x
(4608 3072)
16:9
(4608 2592)
x
10M
(3648 2736)
Poster Print
A4 Print
x
Good detail
5M
x
(2560 1920)
Best when preserving memory
capacity is relatively more important
than image quality.
3M
3.5"×5" Print
E-Mail
x
(2048 1536)
Image files are smaller, which is
better when attaching images to
e-mail. However, images are
relatively coarser.
VGA
(640 480)
x
• The initial factory default image size setting is “16M”.
• Selecting “3:2” records images with an aspect ratio of 3:2, which matches the
standard aspect ratio of print paper.
• The letters “HDTV” stand for “High Definition Television”. An HDTV screen has an
aspect ratio of 16:9, which makes them wider than the usual 4:3 aspect ratio of
television screens of the past. Your camera can record images that are compatible
with the aspect ratio an HDTV screen.
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• You should regard the print paper sizes suggested here as guidelines only (200 dpi
print resolution).
• Available image sizes are limited for some functions as noted below.
This image size cannot be selected when using “High Speed Night
Shot”. Selecting “16M” in another mode and then switching to “High
Speed Night Shot” will cause the image size to change to “10M”
16M
automatically.
These image sizes cannot be selected when using “High Speed CS” or
“High Speed Night Shot”. Selecting “3:2” or “16:9” in another mode and
then switching to “High Speed CS” will cause the image size to change
to “16M” automatically. In the case of “High Speed Night Shot”, the
3:2,
16:9
image size will change to “10M” automatically.
. Pixels and image size
A digital camera image is a collection of small
dots called “pixels”. The more pixels there are
in an image, the more detail there will be.
However, you generally can do with fewer
pixels when printing an image (L size) through
a print service, attaching an image to e-mail,
when viewing the image on a computer, etc.
The size of an image indicates how many
pixels it contains, and is expressed as
Pixel
x
horizontal pixels vertical pixels.
Example:
Image size
16M
Pixels
x
4608 3456 (Approximately 16 million pixels)
x
2048 1536 (Approximately 3 million pixels)
3M
• 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 191.
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Specifying Snapshot Image Quality (Image Quality)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab *
Image Quality
REC Screen Icon
Display
Setting
Fine
Description
Gives image quality priority.
Normal
Normal
• 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 of images you can record) will be affected by the
quality settings you configure (page 191).
Movie Image Quality Settings (Movie Quality)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab *
Movie Quality
This setting can be used to configure movie image quality settings and to select either
normal movie recording or High Speed Movie recording.
Settings
(Quality
(pixels))
REC Screen Approximate Data Rate
Icon Display (Frame Rate)
Description
Select this setting record high-
FHD
HD
(30 frames/second)
The aspect ratio of movies
recorded with this setting is 16:9.
Select this setting record high-
definition (HD) movies. The
aspect ratio of movies recorded
10.9 Megabits/second with this setting is 16:9.
(15, 20, 30 frames/
second)
• “HD” appears in place of “FHD”
only when you are shooting with
frame rate depends on the ART
SHOT scene type.
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Settings
(Quality
(pixels))
REC Screen Approximate Data Rate
Icon Display (Frame Rate)
Description
Use this setting for standard
movie recording. Recording with
this setting is performed using an
aspect ratio of 4:3.
3.9 Megabits/second
(30 frames/second)
STD
40.0 Megabits/second
(1000 frames/second)
HS1000
HS480
HS240
HS120
40.0 Megabits/second
(480 frames/second)
40.0 Megabits/second
(240 frames/second)
The image size of movies
recorded with this mode depends
on the frame rate (recording
40.0 Megabits/second
(120 frames/second)
5.4 Megabits/second
(30 frames/second)
40.4 Megabits/second
(240 frames/second)
HS30-240
HS30-120
10.4 Megabits/second
(30 frames/second)
40.4 Megabits/second
(120 frames/second)
Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * ISO
For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 45.
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Specifying the ISO Sensitivity Upper Limit (ISO High Limit)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab *
ISO High Limit
REC Screen
Icon Display
Settings
Auto
Description
Shoots using the ISO sensitivity setting specified by the
“ISO Sensitivity” setting (page 45).
None
ISO 200
ISO 400
ISO 800
ISO 1600
ISO 3200
The setting selected here becomes the ISO sensitivity
upper limit when “Auto” is selected for the “ISO
Sensitivity” setting (page 45).
NOTE
“ISO High Limit” setting is ignored, and shooting is performed using the option
selected for the “ISO Sensitivity” setting.
• The settings available for “ISO High Limit” become as shown below when shooting
Auto, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO 6400, ISO 12800, ISO 25600
• The “ISO High Limit” setting cannot be configured while any one of the BEST
SHOT scenes below is in use.
Premium Auto PRO, M mode, some BEST SHOT scenes
• The “ISO 3200” setting cannot be selected while the Multi SR Zoom REC mode is
selected. If “ISO 3200” is selected in another REC mode, switching to Multi SR
Zoom causes the REC mode to change to “ISO 1600”.
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Zooming with Super Resolution (Zoom (SR))
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * Zoom (SR)
Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area)
Procedure
r
Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * AF Area
You can use the following procedure to change the Auto Focus metering area for
shooting snapshots.
• When recording movies, the AF metering area is always “U Spot”.
Settings
Description
The camera automatically determines the focus point on the
š Intelligent screen and focuses there (intelligent AF).
This mode takes readings of a small area in the center of the
U Spot
When you half-press the shutter button while this setting selected,
the camera will select the optimum Auto Focus area from among
nine possible areas. The focus frame of the area where the
I Multi
camera focuses will be displayed in green.
When you half-press the shutter button while this setting is
O Tracking
selected, the focus frame will follow the movement of the subject.
“U Spot” or “O Tracking”
“I Multi”
“š Intelligent”
Focus frame
Focus frame
Focus frame
• Auto Focus is disabled when “MF” (Manual Focus) is selected for the focus mode
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• With some BEST SHOT scenes, there are restrictions on the use of AF area
settings. Because of this, you may not be able to use certain settings or you may
not be able to specify any AF Area setting.
setting, “U Spot” (center) focusing will be used automatically whenever a face
cannot be detected for some reason.
Reducing the Effects of Camera and Subject Movement
(Anti Shake)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * Anti Shake
You can turn on the camera’s Anti Shake feature to reduce image blur due to subject
movement or camera movement when shooting a moving subject using telephoto,
when shooting a fast-moving subject, or when shooting under dim lighting conditions.
REC Screen
Icon Display
Settings
Description
High-level Anti Shake processing that minimizes the
effects of hand and subject movement.
This setting can be used while the recording mode is
Program Auto (except for High Speed CS) or High
Speed Anti Shake.
Strong
Dramatically reduces the effects of hand and subject
movement.
Standard
Off
None
Turns off Anti Shake settings.
Half-pressing the shutter button demonstrates the
effect of Anti Shake. However, the image is not
recorded.
DEMO
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NOTE
• Only camera shake correction can be used during FHD and STD movie recording.
• Anti Shake correction is not supported during High Speed Movie or HDR Art Movie
recording.
sensitivity, aperture, and shutter speed will not appear on the monitor screen when
you half-press the shutter button. These values will appear in the display of the
image immediately after it is shot.
• Shooting with Anti Shake enabled can cause an image to appear somewhat
coarser than normal and can cause slight deterioration of image resolution.
• Anti Shake may not be able to eliminate the effects of camera or subject movement
when movement is severe.
• Anti Shake may not work properly when the camera is mounted on a tripod. Turn
off Anti Shake.
• Even if “Strong” is selected for the Anti Shake setting, the “Standard” setting is
used automatically whenever any setting other than “Auto” is selected for the “ISO
High Limit” setting.
• Even if “Strong” is selected for the Anti Shake setting, some shooting conditions
may make it impossible to achieve the desired Anti Shake results.
Optimizing Image Brightness (Lighting)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * Lighting
You can use this setting to optimize the balance between bright areas and dark areas
when shooting images.
Settings
Description
Performs brightness correction. When this option is selected, it
takes longer for the image to be stored after the shutter button is
pressed.
On
Off
Does not perform brightness correction.
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Shooting with Continuous Auto Focus (Continuous AF)
Procedure
r
Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab *
Continuous AF
When shooting a snapshot while “On” is selected for Continuous AF, Auto Focus is
performed and focusing is continually updated until you half-press the shutter button.
• Before you half-press the shutter button, the camera focuses at the center of the
screen.
Shooting with Face Detection (Face Detection)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab *
Face Detection
When shooting people, the face detection feature detects the faces of up to ten
individuals and adjusts focus and brightness accordingly.
1. Use [8] and [2] to select “On” and then press [SET].
2. Point the camera at the subject(s).
The camera will detect human faces and display a
frame around each one.
3. Half-press the shutter button.
The camera will focus and the frames around the
faces it focuses on will turn green.
4. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down.
Tips for Best Face Detection Results
• The camera performs center focus if it cannot detect a face.
• Always make sure that Auto Focus (AF) is selected as the focus mode when
shooting with face detection.
• Detection of the following types of faces is not supported.
– A face that is obstructed by hair, sunglasses, a hat, etc., or a face in dark shade
– A profile or a face that is at an angle
– A face that is very far away and small, or very close and large
– A face in an area that is very dark
– A face of a pet or some other non-human subject
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IMPORTANT!
• Face detection cannot be used in combination with any of the following features.
– Some BEST SHOT scenes
– Movie Mode (Including some BEST SHOT scenes that support High Speed
Movie recording)
– High Speed CS with Prerecord CS (Including some BEST SHOT scenes that
support High Speed CS recording)
• The “Focus” setting is always fixed at “AF” (Auto Focus) whenever “Face
Detection” is being used. If you want to change the “Focus” setting, first select “Off”
for “Face Detection”.
Turning Digital Zoom On or Off (Digital Zoom)
Procedure
r
Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab *
Digital Zoom
• Digital zoom is disabled while shooting with the following feature.
– High speed movie recording, Some BEST SHOT scenes
Reducing Wind Noise during Movie Recording
(Wind Noise Cut)
Procedure
r
Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab *
Wind Noise Cut
Select “On” to reduce wind noise during movie recording. Note, however, that this will
also cause the sound quality to change.
Recording Beautiful Portraits (Make-up Level)
Procedure
r
Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab *
Make-up Level
For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 46.
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Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * EV Shift
For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 47.
Adjusting White Balance (White Balance)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab *
White Balance
For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 40.
Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * Focus
For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 42.
Using the Self-timer (Self-timer)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * Self-timer
For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 39.
Specifying the Metering Mode (Metering)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * Metering
For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 50.
Advanced Settings (REC MENU)
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Specifying Flash Intensity (Flash Intensity)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab *
Flash Intensity
You can specify flash intensity to one of five levels from +2 (brightest flash) to –2
(least bright flash).
• Flash intensity may not change when the subject is too far away or too close.
Controlling Image Sharpness (Sharpness)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * Sharpness
You can specify one of five sharpness settings from +2 (sharpest) to –2 (least sharp).
Controlling Color Saturation (Saturation)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * Saturation
You can specify one of five saturation settings from +2 (most saturated) to –2 (least
saturated).
Adjusting Image Contrast (Contrast)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * Contrast
You can specify one of five contrast settings from +2 (most contrast between light and
dark) to –2 (least contrast between light and dark).
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Using the Auto Focus Assist Light (AF Assist Light)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab *
AF Assist Light
Half-pressing the shutter button while this setting is selected
causes the front lamp to light, which provides illumination for
focusing in areas where lighting is dim. Leaving this function
turned off is recommended when shooting portraits from short
distances, etc.
Front lamp
IMPORTANT!
• Never look directly into the front lamp while it is lit.
• Make sure your finger is not covering the front lamp.
Displaying the On-screen Grid (Grid)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * Grid
The on-screen grid can be displayed on the REC mode
monitor screen for easy vertical and horizontal alignment
when composing images.
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Turning on Image Review (Review)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * Review
While Review is turned on, the camera will display an image for about one second
immediately after it is recorded.
Type 1
Displays a full-screen view of the image.
Displays a partial-screen view of the image. The difference
between Type 2 and Type 3 is the way the image appears on
the display.
Type 2, Type 3
Off
Turns off review image display
• When shooting with some functions while “Type 1” is selected for “Review” will
cause the message “Busy... Please wait...” to appear after you press the shutter
button. Shooting another image is disabled while this message is displayed. Wait a
while until the process being performed is complete.
• The Review image may not appear when shooting with some recording modes.
• When shooting with “High Speed CS”, “AF-CS”, or “Triple Shot”, the Review image
is displayed as “Type 2” if “Type 1” is selected as the Review image type.
• Shooting an “ART SHOT” image while “On” is selected for the “Double (HDR Art)”
setting and Review is enabled will cause both the “ART SHOT” image and the
normal image to be displayed as the Review image.
Using Icon Help (Icon Help)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * Icon Help
While Icon Help is turned on, a textual description will appear on the display for
certain icons when you switch between REC functions.
Functions Supported by Icon Help
• Recording mode
• Available options for the “L/R Key” setting
• Exposure warning when shutter button is half-pressed
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Configuring Power On Default Settings (Memory)
Procedure
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Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “
REC MENU” Tab * Memory
This setting lets you specify which camera settings should be remembered by the
camera when it is turned off, and restored the next time the camera is turned on. To
have the camera remember a setting, you should enable the setting’s memory. Any
setting whose memory is disabled will be reset to its initial default any time the
camera is turned off.
Setting
Disabled (Initial Default Setting)
Enabled
High Speed CS
Flash
Off
Auto
Focus
AF
ISO
Auto
White Balance
EV Shift
Auto WB
0.0
AF Area
Spot
Setting at
power off
Metering
Multi
Self-timer
Flash Intensity
Zoom (SR)
Digital Zoom
MF Position
Zoom Position*
Off
0
Single
On
Position before manual focus was selected.
Full wide
* Optical zoom setting only.
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Viewing Snapshots and Movies
Viewing Snapshots
Viewing a Movie
1. Press [p] (PLAY) and then use [4] and [6] to display the movie you
want to view.
2. Press [SET] to start playback.
Movie icon: »
Recording time
Image quality
Movie Playback Controls
[4] [6] (Playback in progress.)
Fast forward/fast
reverse
• Each press of either button increases the speed of the
fast forward or fast reverse operation.
• To return to normal playback speed, press [2].
Play/pause
[SET]
1 frame forward/
back
[4] [6] (Playback paused.)
• Holding down either button scrolls continuously.
Press [2] and then press [8] [2]
• Volume can be adjusted only while movie playback is in
progress.
Volume adjustment
Information display
on/off
[8] (DISP)
Change to normal
playback speed
during high speed
movie playback
[0] (Movie)
• Press [0] (Movie) again to return to the slow playback
speed. This operation is not supported when playing a
movie shot with “HS30-120” or “HS30-240”.
Rotate the zoom controller in the direction of z ([).
• You can use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to scroll the zoomed
image on the monitor screen. You can zoom a movie
image up to 4.5 times normal size.
Zoom
Stop playback
[MENU]
• Playback may not be possible for movies not recorded with this camera.
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158) cannot be zoomed.
Viewing a Panorama Image
1. Press [p] (PLAY), and then use [4] and [6] to
display the panorama images you want to
view.
2. Press [SET] to start playback of the panorama.
Panorama playback causes the image to scroll left,
right, up, or down.
Playback Controls
To start or pause
[SET]
playback
[4] [6] (When the slide direction is left or right.)
To advance scroll
[8] [2] (When the slide direction is up or down.)
while paused
• Holding down any button scrolls continuously.
To hide or show
[8] (DISP)
display information
To stop playback
[MENU]
• The following functions cannot be performed on a panorama image.
MOTION PRINT, Movie Editing, Trimming, Resize, Lighting, White Balance,
Brightness, Rotation
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Viewing Continuous Shutter Images
Each time you perform a continuous shutter (CS) operation, the camera creates a CS
group that includes all of the images for that particular CS session. You can use the
following procedure to play back the images in a particular CS group.
1. Press [p] (PLAY) and then use [4] and [6] to display the CS group
whose images you want to view.
Number of image files in
the CS group
CS group icon
First image in the CS group
2. About one second after you select a CS group, high speed playback of
its images will start automatically.
• After playback of a CS Group is complete, the first image of the group will be
displayed on the monitor screen.
• Pressing [SET] will pause playback. While playback is paused, you can adjust
the playback speed, specify the playback direction, scroll forward or back,
zoom images, and delete images.
Current image number/number of images in the group
CS speed*
Playback guide
* Displayed when the image was shot using “High Speed CS”.
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The following are operations that are supported after you press [SET] to start image
playback.
During playback, changes the playback direction and playback
speed.
[4] [6]
While playback is paused, scrolls forward or back.
• Playback speed cannot be adjusted while the displayed image is
zoomed.
[SET]
Toggles between pause and play.
Zooms the image.
• You can use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to scroll the zoomed image
on the monitor screen.
Zoom
controller
• Rotating the zoom controller towards w (]) while an image is
not zoomed will display a menu of images in the current CS
group.
[MENU]
[8] (DISP)
[2]
Exits CS group playback.
Cycles through information display formats.
Displays the “CS Frame Edit” menu.
Deleting Continuous Shutter Images
You can use the following procedures to delete images while playback is in progress
or paused.
. Deleting a Specific CS Group File
1. While CS image playback is in progress or paused (toggle by pressing
[SET]), press [2].
This will display the “CS Frame Edit” menu.
2. Use [8] and [2] to select “Delete” and then press [SET].
3. Use [4] and [6] to display the image you want to delete.
4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Delete” and then press [SET].
• To delete other files, repeat steps 3 and 4.
• To exit the delete operation, press [MENU].
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. Deleting Multiple Files in a CS Group
1. While CS image playback is in progress or paused (toggle by pressing
[SET]), press [2].
This will display the “CS Frame Edit” menu.
2. Use [8] and [2] to select “Delete” and then press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Delete Frames” and then press [SET].
This displays a file selection screen.
4. 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 the check box in the lower left corner of the selected file’s image
and move the blue boundary to the next image.
• You can enlarge the selected image before deleting it by rotating the zoom
controller towards z ([).
5. Repeat step 4 to select other files, if you want. After you are finished
selecting files, press [MENU].
6. Use [8] and [2] to select “Yes” and then press [SET].
• This deletes the files you selected.
• To cancel the delete operation, select “No” in step 6 and then press [SET].
. Deleting All Files in a CS Group
1. While CS image playback is in progress or paused (toggle by pressing
[SET]), press [2].
This will display the “CS Frame Edit” menu.
2. Use [8] and [2] to select “Delete” and then press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Del Group Images” and then press [SET].
4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Yes”, and then press [SET].
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Dividing Up a CS Group
Use the following to divide up a CS Group into individual images.
. Dividing Up a Specific CS Group
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “p PLAY MENU” tab, and
then press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Divide Group” and then press [6].
4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Select File”, and then press [SET].
5. Use [4] and [6] to display the CS group you want to divide up.
6. Use [8] and [2] to select “Divide” and then press [SET].
• To divide up other CS group files, repeat steps 5 and 6.
. Dividing Up All CS Groups
IMPORTANT!
• Once a CS group is divided, it cannot be regrouped.
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2. Press [4], use [8] and [2] to select the “p PLAY MENU” tab, and
then press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Divide Group” and then press [6].
4. Use [8] and [2] to select “All Files” and then press [SET].
5. Use [8] and [2] to select “Yes”, and then press [SET].
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Copying a CS Group Image
Use the following procedure to copy an image in a CS group to a location outside of
the group.
1. While CS image playback is in progress or paused (toggle by pressing
[SET]), press [2].
This will display the “CS Frame Edit” menu.
2. Use [8] and [2] to select “Copy”, and then press [SET].
3. Use [4] and [6] to display the image you want to copy.
4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Copy”, and then press [SET].
NOTE
• The functions below cannot be performed on snapshots inside a CS group. Before
using either of these functions, perform the above procedure to copy the image
first.
White Balance, Brightness, Trimming, Rotation, Resize
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Zooming an On-screen Image
1. In the PLAY mode, use [4] and [6] to scroll through the images until
the one you want is displayed.
2. Rotate the zoom controller towards z ([) to
Zoom factor
zoom.
Image area
You can use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to scroll the zoomed
image on the monitor screen. Rotate the zoom controller
towards w to unzoom the image.
– When monitor screen contents are turned on, a
graphic in the lower right corner of the screen
shows what part of the zoomed image is currently
displayed.
– To exit the zoom screen, press [MENU].
– Though the maximum image zoom factor is 8X,
certain image sizes may not allow zooming up to
the full 8X.
Current display area
• Pressing [SET] will lock the current zoom factor for the on-screen image. You
can then use [4] and [6] to scroll between images, using the same zoom
factor. Pressing [SET] again will unlock the zoom factor and allow you to use
[8], [2], [4] and [6] to move around the currently displayed images. This
function cannot be used while viewing CS group images or movies. Also, CS
group images and movies will not appear when you are scrolling images with
[4] and [6].
Displaying the Image Menu
1. In the PLAY mode, rotate the zoom controller
Boundary
towards w (]).
Use [8], [2], [4] and [6] to move the selection
boundary around the image menu.
To view a particular image, use [8], [2], [4], or [6] to
move the selection boundary to the image you want and
then press [SET].
• In the case of a movie or a continuous shutter (CS)
file, the first frame of the file will be displayed.
• A question mark (?) will be displayed for images that cannot be displayed for
some reason.
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Viewing Snapshots and Movies on a TV Screen
1. Use the optionally available AV cable (EMC-8A) to connect the camera
to the TV.
• For details about connecting to the camera and precautions when connecting,
see page 17.
Yellow
White
Red
AV cable (EMC-8A)
Video
Audio
TV
AUDIO IN jack (red)
AUDIO IN jack (white)
VIDEO IN jack (yellow)
• Make sure that the camera is turned off before plugging in or unplugging the
cable. Check the user documentation that comes with the TV for information
about requirements before plugging into or unplugging from the TV.
2. Turn on the TV and select its video input mode.
If the TV has more than one video input, select the one where the camera is
connected.
3. Turn on the camera and press [p] (PLAY).
This will cause an image to appear on the TV screen, without anything appearing
on the camera’s monitor screen.
• You also can change the aspect ratio of the screen and the video output
system (page 164).
4. Now you can display images and play back movies as you normally do.
IMPORTANT!
• Audio is initially output by the camera at maximum volume. When you first start
displaying images, set the TV volume control at a relatively low level and then
adjust it as required.
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NOTE
• Audio is stereo.
• Some TVs may not be able to output images and/or audio correctly.
• All icons and indicators that appear on the monitor screen also appear on the TV
screen. You can use [8] (DISP) to change the display contents.
• Normally connecting the camera to a TV during recording will cause the camera’s
monitor screen to go blank and display the image picked up by the camera on the
monitor screen but not the TV screen. Image recording can be performed in either
case.
Viewing High-quality Movies on a Hi-Vision Television
Use a commercially available HDMI cable to
connect the camera to the TV. For information
about playback, see the procedure starting
from step 2 under “Viewing Snapshots and
• Use a commercially available HDMI cable that is marked with the logo shown to the
right.
HDMI connector
HDMI input
HDMI cable
(commercially
available)
HDMI output (Mini)
HDMI mini connector
IMPORTANT!
• Output to a TV is not supported while the camera is in the REC mode.
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NOTE
• Use a HDMI cable that with a plug that is compatible with the camera’s HDMI mini
connector on one end, and a plug that is compatible with your TV’s HDMI
connector on the other end.
• Proper image and/or audio output and other operations may not be possible with
some devices.
• Connecting the camera to the HDMI connector of another device can damage both
the camera and the other device. Never connect two HDMI output connectors to
each other.
• Make sure that the camera is turned off before plugging in or unplugging the cable.
Check the user documentation that comes with the TV for information about
requirements before plugging into or unplugging from the TV.
• When cables are connected to both the USB/AV port and the HDMI output
connector, the HDMI output connector connection is given priority.
• Disconnect the HDMI cable when you are not using HDMI output. The camera’s
monitor screen may not operate normally while the HDMI cable is connected.
• Audio is stereo.
• Audio is initially output by the camera at maximum volume. When you first start
displaying images, set the TV volume control at a relatively low level and then
adjust it as required.
. Selecting the HDMI Terminal Output Method (HDMI Output)
Procedure
[MENU] * “¥ SETTING” Tab * HDMI Output
Use this setting to select the digital signal format when connecting to a TV with an
HDMI cable.
This setting will cause the format to change automatically in accordance
with the connected TV. Normally, you should use this mode.
Auto
1080i
480p
576p
1080i format output*
480p format output
576p format output
* 1080i corresponds to 1080 60i, but not 1080 50i. Because of this, the required
output method may be 576p when outputting to a digital TV in a PAL reception area
that does not support 1080i 60i. If you are in a PAL reception area and nothing is
displayed automatically, change the setting to 576p.
• If an image does not appear when “Auto” is selected as the output method, try
changing this setting to something else.
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IMPORTANT!
• The “HDMI Output” setting cannot be changed as long as there is an HDMI cable
connection between the camera and a TV. Disconnect the HDMI cable from the
camera to change the “HDMI Output” setting.
Recording Camera Images to a DVD Recorder or Video Deck
Use the following method to connect the camera to the recording device using the AV
cable (option).
– DVD recorder or video deck: Connect the AV cable to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN
terminals.
– Camera: Connect the AV cable to the USB/AV port.
You can play a slideshow of snapshots and movies on the camera and record it on a
DVD or video tape. You can record movies by selecting “» Only” for the slideshow
“Images” setting (page 121).
For information about connecting a monitor to the recording device and about how to
record, see the user documentation that comes with the recording device you are
using.
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Other Playback Functions (PLAY MENU)
This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform
other playback operations.
Playing a Slideshow on the Camera (Slideshow)
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * “p PLAY MENU” Tab * Slideshow
Start
Starts the slideshow
Images
Specifies the type of images to be included in the slideshow
All images: Snapshots, movies, continuous shutter images
Z
All except
T
: All non-continuous shutter (CS) images
Only: Snapshots only
» Only: Movies only
Time
Time from the start to the end of the slideshow
3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes
Interval
Amount of time each image remains displayed
Use [8] and [2] to select one of the following settings: 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, or
30 seconds, or “MAX”.
If you specify a value other than “MAX”, movies play from beginning to end.
When the slideshow reaches a movie file while “MAX” is selected, only the first
frame of the movie will be displayed.
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Effect
Select the effect you want.
Pattern 1 to 5: Plays background music and applies an image change effect.
• Patterns 2 through 4 have different background music, but they all use the
same image change effect.
• Pattern 5 can be used for playback of snapshots only (except for those that
are part of a CS group), and the “Interval” setting is ignored.
• The currently selected image change effect setting is disabled automatically
in following cases.
– When playing a slideshow for which “» Only” is selected for the “Images”
setting
– When the interval setting is “MAX” or 1 second
– Before and after playback of a movie
– During CS group playback (Except the Pattern 1 effect)
Off: No image change effect or background music
• To stop the slideshow, press [SET] or [MENU]. Pressing [MENU] stops the
slideshow and returns to the menu screen.
• Adjust audio volume by pressing [2] and then press [8] or [2] during playback.
• All button operations are disabled while the slideshow is transitioning from one
image to another.
• The time required for transition from one image to another may be longer in the
case of an image that was not recorded with this camera.
Transferring Music from Your Computer to Camera Memory
You can replace the built-in slideshow background music with other music from your
computer.
Supported File Types:
• PCM format (16-bit, monaural / stereo) WAV files
• Sampling Frequencies: 11.025 kHz/22.05 kHz/44.1 kHz
Number of Files: 9
File names: SSBGM001.WAV to SSBGM009.WAV
• Create the music files on your computer using the above names.
• Regardless of which effect pattern you select, the music files you store in camera
memory are played back in name sequence.
If you plan to save the music files to the camera’s memory card, make sure the
card is loaded in the camera.
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2. Perform one of the following operations to open the memory card or
built-in memory.
This will cause the camera to be recognized by your computer as a Removable
Disk (Drive).
• Windows
Windows 8: Desktop * Explorer
Windows 7, Windows Vista: Start * Computer
1
Windows XP: Start * My Computer
Double-click “Removable Disk”.
• Macintosh
2
Double-click the camera’s drive icon.
1
3. Create a folder named “SSBGM”.
4. Double-click the “SSBGM” folder you created and copy the
background music file to it.
• See the user documentation that comes with your computer for information
about moving, copying, and deleting files.
• If there are background music files both in built-in memory and on the memory
card loaded in the camera, the files on the memory card take priority.
Creating a Snapshot of Movie Frames (MOTION PRINT)
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Movie Screen * [MENU] * “p PLAY MENU” Tab *
MOTION PRINT
1. Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the movie frames and display the one
you want to use as the image of the MOTION PRINT image.
Holding down [4] or [6] scrolls at high speed.
2. Use [8] and [2] to select “Create” and then press [SET].
• Only the frames of movies recorded on this camera can be used in a MOTION
PRINT image.
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Editing a Movie on the Camera (Movie Editing)
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Movie Screen of Movie to be Edited * [MENU] *
“p PLAY MENU” Tab * Movie Editing
The Movie Editing feature lets you use one of the following procedures to edit out a
specific part of a movie.
Cuts everything from the beginning of the movie up to the
current location.
Previous Cut
Intermediate Cut
Next Cut
Cuts everything between two points.
Cuts everything from the current location to the end of the
movie.
1. Use [8] and [2] to select the editing method you want to use and then
press [SET].
2. Use the following operations to select the frame
(point) from which or to which you want to cut
the movie (the cut point).
During playback, changes the playback
[4] [6] direction and playback speed. While
playback is paused, scrolls forward or back.
Cut range (blue)
[SET]
Toggles between pause and play.
3. Press [2] to display the editing menu and specify one or two cut
points.
While the frame you want the cut to be up to is
displayed, press [2].
Previous Cut
While the frame you want the first (From) cut to be is
displayed, press [2].
1
Intermediate Cut
Next Cut
Select another frame.
While the frame you want the second (To) cut to be
is displayed, press [2].
2
3
While the frame you want the cut to be from is
displayed, press [2].
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4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Yes” and then press [SET].
The selected cut operation will take considerable time to complete. Don’t try to
perform any camera operation until the “Busy... Please wait...” message
disappears from the monitor screen. Note that a cut operation can take a long
time if the movie being edited is long.
IMPORTANT!
• When you edit a movie, only the result is saved. The original movie is not retained.
An editing operation cannot be undone.
NOTE
• A movie that is shorter than five seconds cannot be edited.
• Editing of movies recorded with a different type of camera is not supported.
• You will not be able to edit a movie if the amount of remaining memory capacity is
less than the size of the movie file you want to edit. If there is not enough memory
available, delete files you no longer need to free up more.
• Splitting of a movie into two movies and splicing of two different movies into a
single movie are not supported.
• You also can start a movie editing operation while the movie you want to edit is
playing back. When playback reaches a frame where you want a cut point to be,
press [SET] to pause playback. Next, press [2] to display the menu of editing
options. Perform editing using the same procedures as described above.
Optimizing Image Brightness (Lighting)
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] *
“p PLAY MENU” Tab * Lighting
You can use this setting to adjust the balance between bright areas and dark areas in
existing images in the range of 0 (no optimization) to +2 (bright).
NOTE
• Altering the lighting of an image causes the original image and the new (altered)
version to be stored as separate files.
• When you display an altered image on the camera’s monitor screen, the date and
time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was
altered.
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Adjusting White Balance (White Balance)
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] *
“p PLAY MENU” Tab * White Balance
You can use the white balance setting to select a light source type for a recorded
image, which will affect the colors of the image.
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Daylight
Overcast
Shade
Outdoors, fair weather
Outdoors, cloudy to rain, in tree shade, etc.
Very high temperature light, such as building shade, etc.
Day White
White or day white fluorescent lighting, without suppressing
color cast
Fluor
–
Daylight Fluor Daylight fluorescent lighting, while suppressing color cast
«
Tungsten
Suppressing of the appearance of light bulb lighting
No white balance adjustment
Cancel
NOTE
• The original snapshot is retained in memory and not deleted.
• When you display an altered image on the camera’s monitor screen, the date and
time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was
altered.
Adjusting the Brightness of an Existing Snapshot
(Brightness)
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] *
“p PLAY MENU” Tab * Brightness
You can select one of five brightness levels, from +2 (brightest) to –2 (least bright).
NOTE
• The original snapshot is retained in memory and not deleted.
• When you display an altered image on the camera’s monitor screen, the date and
time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was
altered.
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Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF Printing)
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] *
“p PLAY MENU” Tab * DPOF Printing
Protecting a File Against Deletion (Protect)
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * “p PLAY MENU” Tab * Protect
Protects specific files.
Use [4] and [6] to select the image that
you want to protect.
1
• To view a particular image, rotate the
zoom controller.
Select File
Press [SET].
An image that is protected is indicated by
the › icon.
To protect other files, repeat steps 1 and 2.
To exit the protect operation, press [MENU]. To unprotect a file, select
an protected image and then press [SET].
2
3
Protects all files.
Use [8] and [2] to select “All Files: On” and then press [SET].
Press [MENU].
To unprotect all files, select “All Files: Off” instead of “All Files: On” in
step 1 above.
1
2
All Files
IMPORTANT!
• Note that even if a file is protected, it will be deleted if you perform the format
operation (page 165).
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. To protect a specific image in a CS group
1. While CS image playback is in progress or paused (toggle by pressing
[SET]), press [2].
This will display the “CS Frame Edit” menu.
2. Use [8] and [2] to select “Protect” and then press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Select Frames”, and then press [SET].
4. Use [4] and [6] to select the image that you want to protect, and then
press [SET].
This will protect the image and display the › icon.
• To view a particular image, rotate the zoom controller.
• To unprotect a file, select an protected image and then press [SET].
5. After you are finished, press [MENU] to exit this operation.
IMPORTANT!
• Note that even if a file is protected, it will be deleted if you perform the format
operation (page 165).
. To protect all the images in a CS group
1. While CS image playback is in progress or paused (toggle by pressing
[SET]), press [2].
2. Use [8] and [2] to select “Protect” and then press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Frame all”, and then press [SET].
4. Use [8] and [2] to select “All Frames On” and then press [SET].
This will protect all the images in the group and display the › icon.
• To unprotect all of the images in the group, select “All Frames Off” in step 4
and then press [SET].
IMPORTANT!
• Note that even if a file is protected, it will be deleted if you perform the format
operation (page 165).
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Editing the Date and Time of an Image (Date/Time)
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] *
“p PLAY MENU” Tab * Date/Time
[8] [2]
Changes the setting at the cursor location.
Moves the cursor between settings.
[4] [6]
When the date and time settings are what you want, align the cursor with “Apply” and
then press [SET] to apply them.
• To switch between 12-hour and 24-hour timekeeping, move the cursor to “am (pm)”
and “24h” (one of which will be displayed) and then use [8] and [2] to change the
setting.
NOTE
be edited.
• You cannot edit the date and time of an image that is protected.
• You can input any date from 1980 to 2049.
Rotating an Image (Rotation)
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot or Movie Screen * [MENU] *
“p PLAY MENU” Tab * Rotation
1. Use [8] and [2] to select “Rotation” and then press [SET].
Each press of [SET] will rotate the displayed image 90 degrees left.
2. When the displayed image is at the orientation you want, press
[MENU].
NOTE
• Rotating a CS image causes all of the images in the CS group to be rotated. You
cannot rotate individual component image in a CS group.
• Rotation of a panorama image is not supported.
• Note that this procedure does not actually change the image data. It simply alters
how the image is displayed on the camera’s monitor screen.
• An image that has been protected or zoomed cannot be rotated.
• The original (unrotated) version of the image will be displayed on the image menu
screen.
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Resizing a Snapshot (Resize)
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] *
“p PLAY MENU” Tab * Resize
You can reduce the size of a snapshot and save the result as a separate snapshot.
The original snapshot is also retained. You can resize an image to one of three sizes:
10M, 3M, VGA.
• Resizing a 3:2 or 16:9 size snapshot will create an image with an aspect ratio of
4:3, with both sides cut off.
• The recording date of the resized version of the snapshot will be the same as the
recording date of the original snapshot.
Cropping a Snapshot (Trimming)
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] *
“p PLAY MENU” Tab * Trimming
You can crop a snapshot to trim parts you do not need, and
save the result in a separate file. The original snapshot is
also retained.
Zoom factor
Represents
snapshot area
Use the zoom controller to zoom the image to the size you
want, use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to display the portion of
the image you want to cut out, and then press [SET].
• The image produced by cropping a 3:2 or 16:9 image will
have an aspect ratio of 4:3.
• The recording date of the cropped image will be the
same as the recording date of the original snapshot.
Part of snapshot that is
currently displayed
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Copying Files (Copy)
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot or Movie Screen * [MENU] *
“p PLAY MENU” Tab * Copy
Files can be copied from the camera’s built-in memory to a memory card or from a
memory card to built-in memory.
Copies all files from built-in camera memory to a memory card.
This option copies all the files in built-in camera memory. It cannot be
used to copy a single file.
Built-in*
Card
Copies a single file on the memory card to camera built-in camera
memory. Files are copied to the folder in built-in memory whose
name has the largest serial number.
• You cannot copy a continuous shutter (CS) group image (page
Card*
Built-in
Use [4] and [6] to select the file you want to copy.
Use [8] and [2] to select “Copy” and then press [SET].
1
2
NOTE
• You can copy snapshots or movies you recorded with this camera.
Dividing Up a Continuous Shutter Group (Divide Group)
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * “p PLAY MENU” Tab * Divide Group
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Combining CS Images into a Single Still Image
(CS Multi Print)
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Display CS group. * [MENU] *
“p PLAY MENU” Tab * CS Multi Print
1. Use [8] and [2] to select “Create”.
• You can use [4] and [6] to select a different CS group, if you want.
2. Press [SET].
x
This converts the CS group to a 16M (4608 3456) image with up to 30 CS
x
frames (5 vertical 6 horizontal).
• This camera may not be able to correctly convert a CS group image with
another camera.
• The recording date of the converted image will be the same as the recording
date of the original CS group.
• When converting a CS group whose images have been rotated by the
“Rotation” feature to a CS Multi Print image, the arrangement of the images in
the CS Multi Print will be different from that of normal (unrotated) CS images.
Editing a CS Image (CS Frame Edit)
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * “p PLAY MENU” Tab * CS Frame Edit
See the following pages for details.
DPOF Printing: page 135
Copy: page 115
Delete: page 112
Other Playback Functions (PLAY MENU)
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Printing
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 them printed.
Printing on a Home Printer*
Printing Images on a Printer with Memory Card Slot
You can use a printer equipped with a memory card slot
to print images directly from a memory card. For details,
see the user documentation that comes with your
printer.
Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer
You can print on a printer that supports PictBridge (page 133).
Printing with a Computer
After transferring the images to your computer, use
commercially available software to print.
* You can specify which images you want to print, the number of copies, and date
Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer
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 and press [MENU].
2. On the “¥ SETTING” tab, select “USB” and then press [6].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “PictBridge”, and then press [SET].
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. Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Use the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to connect the camera to
your printer’s USB port.
• For details about connecting to the camera and precautions when connecting, see
page 17.
USB port
USB
Small connector
Large connector
USB cable
(included with camera)
• The camera does not draw power over the USB cable. Check the battery level
before connecting and make sure it is not too low.
• Make sure that the camera is turned off before plugging in or unplugging the cable.
Check the user documentation that comes with the printer for information about
requirements before plugging into or unplugging from the printer.
. 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 paper sizes.
3.5"×5", 5"×7", 4"×6", A4, 8.5"×11", By Printer
• Selecting “By Printer” prints using a paper size selected on the printer.
• See the documentation that comes with your printer for information about
paper settings.
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5. Use [8] and [2] to specify the print option you want.
1 Image : Prints one image. Select and then press [SET]. Next, use [4] and
[6] to select the image you want to print.
DPOF Printing: Prints multiple images. Select and then press [SET]. With this
option, images will be printed in accordance with DPOF settings
• To toggle date stamping on and off, press [0] (Movie). The date stamp will be
printed when “On” is indicated on the monitor screen.
6. Use [8] and [2] to select “Print” and then press [SET].
Printing will start and the message “Busy... Please wait...” will appear on the
monitor screen. The message will disappear after a short while, even though
printing is still being performed. Pressing any camera button will cause the
printing status to re-appear. The print menu screen will re-appear when printing is
complete.
• If you selected “1 Image”, you can repeat the procedure from step 5, if you
want.
7. After printing is complete, turn off the camera and disconnect the USB
cable from the printer and camera.
Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number
of Copies (DPOF 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 take the memory card to a professional print
service.
• Whether or not you will be able to use DPOF settings for printing depends on the
printer you are using.
• Some professional print services may not support DPOF.
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. Configuring DPOF Settings Individually for Each Image
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] *
“p PLAY MENU” Tab * DPOF Printing * Select images
1. Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the files until the image you want to
print is displayed.
2. 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 image.
• If you want to include the date in the images, press [0] (Movie) so “On” is
shown for date stamping.
• Repeat steps 1 and 2 to configure settings for other images, if you want.
3. Press [SET].
. Configuring the Same DPOF Settings for All the Images
Procedure
[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] *
“p PLAY MENU” 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 image.
• Note that the specified number of copies will be printed for all of the images in
any CS group included with the images.
• If you want to include the date in the images, press [0] (Movie) so “On” is
shown for date stamping.
2. Press [SET].
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. To specify the number of copies for a specific image in a CS group
1. While CS image playback is in progress or paused (toggle by pressing
[SET]), press [2].
This will display the “CS Frame Edit” menu.
2. Use [8] and [2] to select “DPOF Printing” and then press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Select Frames” and then press [SET].
4. Use [4] and [6] to scroll through images until one you want to print is
displayed.
5. 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 image.
• If you want to include the date in the images, press [0] (Movie) so “On” is
shown for date stamping.
• Repeat steps 4 and 5 to configure settings for other images, if you want.
6. Press [SET].
. To configure the same DPOF settings for all the images in a CS
group
1. While CS image playback is in progress or paused (toggle by pressing
[SET]), press [2].
This will display the “CS Frame Edit” menu.
2. Use [8] and [2] to select “DPOF Printing” and then press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Frame all” and then press [SET].
4. 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 image.
• If you want to include the date in the images, press [0] (Movie) so “On” is
shown for date stamping.
5. Press [SET].
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DPOF settings are not cleared automatically after printing is complete.
The next DPOF print operation you execute will be performed using the last DPOF
settings you configured for the images. To clear DPOF settings, specify “00” for the
number of copies of all images.
Tell your print service about your DPOF settings!
If you take a memory card to a professional print service, be sure to tell them that it
includes DPOF settings for the images to be printed and the number of copies. If you
don’t, the print service may print all the images without regard to your DPOF settings,
or they may ignore your date stamp setting.
. Date Stamping
You can use one of the following three methods to include the recording date in the
printout of an image.
Configuring camera settings
Configure DPOF settings (page 135).
You can turn date stamping on and off each time you print. You can configure
settings so some images include the date stamp and some don’t.
Configure the Camera’s Timestamp setting (page 157).
• The camera’s Timestamp setting imprints the date into a snapshot when you
shoot it, so the date is always included when you print. It cannot be deleted.
• Do not turn on DPOF date stamping for an image that includes a date
stamped with the camera’s Timestamp function. Doing so can cause the two
stamps to be overprinted.
Configuring computer settings
You can use commercially available image management software to date
stamp images.
Professional print service
Request date stamping when ordering prints from a professional print service.
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. Standards Supported by the Camera
• PictBridge
This is a standard of the Camera and Imaging Products Association
(CIPA). You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports
PictBridge, and perform image selection and printing using the
camera monitor screen and controls.
• PRINT Image Matching III
Using image editing software and printing on a printer that supports
PRINT Image Matching III makes it possible to use information about
shooting conditions that is recorded with the image, and produce
exactly the type of image you want. PRINT Image Matching and
PRINT Image Matching III are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.
• Exif Print
Printing on a printer that supports Exif Print uses information about
shooting conditions recorded with the image to enhance printed
image quality. Contact your printer manufacturer for information
about models that support Exif Print, printer upgrades, etc.
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Using the Camera with a Computer
Things you can do using a computer...
You can perform the operations described below while the camera is connected to a
computer.
Save images to
a computer and
view them there
• Save images and view them manually (USB
• Transfer images to a computer automatically
over a wireless LAN for viewing (Eye-Fi)
Play back and
edit movies
To play back movies, use software that is
compatible with your computer’s operating
environment.
• To edit movies, use commercially available
software as required.
The procedures you need to perform are different for Windows and the Macintosh.
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Using the Camera with a Windows Computer
When you want Operating System
Install this software:
See
page:
to do this:
Version
Save images to Windows 8,
a computer and Windows 7,
view them there Windows Vista,
Installation not required.
manually
Windows XP (SP3)
Installation not required.
• Windows Media Player 12, which is
already installed on most
computers, can be used for
playback.
Windows 8,
Windows 7
Play movies
Movies can be played back using
QuickTime 7.
Windows Vista,
Windows XP (SP3) • You need to download QuickTime 7
on the Web if you want to use it.
Viewing and Storing Images on a Computer
You can connect the camera to your computer in order to view and store images
(snapshot and movie files).
Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files
that are in the camera’s built-in memory or on its memory card.
Doing so can cause problems with the camera’s image management data, which
will make it impossible to play back images on the camera and can drastically alter
remaining memory capacity. Whenever you want to modify, delete, move, or
rename an image, do so only on images that are stored on 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.
NOTE
• You also can use your computer’s card slot (if it has one) or a commercially
available card reader to access image files directly from the camera’s memory
card. For details, see the user documentation that comes with your computer.
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. To connect the camera to your computer and save files
1. Turn on the camera and press [MENU].
2. On the “¥ SETTING” tab, select “USB” and then press [6].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Mass Storage”, and then press [SET].
4. Turn off the camera and then
USB port
use the USB cable that comes
with the camera to connect it to
your computer.
USB
• For details about connecting to
the camera and precautions
when connecting, see page 18.
USB cable
5. Turn on the camera.
• The first time you connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable, an
error message may appear on your computer. If this happens, disconnect and
then reconnect the USB cable.
6. Windows 8 users: Click “Desktop” and then “Explorer”.
Windows 7, Windows Vista users: Click “Start” and then “Computer”.
Windows XP users: Click “Start” and then “My Computer”.
7. Double-click “Removable Disk”.
• Your computer recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or built-in
memory if there is no card) as a removable disk.
8. Right-click the “DCIM” folder.
9. On the shortcut menu that appears, click “Copy”.
10. Windows 8 users: Click “Documents”.
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 “Documents” (Windows 8, Windows 7,
Windows Vista) or “My Documents” (Windows XP), the next step will overwrite
it. If you want to keep the existing “DCIM” folder, you need to change its name
or move it to a different location before performing the next step.
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11. Windows 8 users: On the “Documents” menus, click “Home” and then
“Paste”.
Windows 7 users: On the “Documents” “Organize” menu, select
“Paste”.
Windows Vista users: On the “Documents” “Edit” menu, select
“Paste”.
Windows XP users: On the “My Documents” “Edit” menu, select
“Paste”.
This will paste the “DCIM” folder (and all the image files it contains) into your
“Documents” (Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista) or “My Documents”
(Windows XP) folder. You now have a copy of the files that are in camera
memory on your computer.
12. After you finish copying images, disconnect the camera from the
computer.
After confirming that the back lamp is not flashing red, disconnect the USB cable.
. To view images you copied to your computer
1. Double-click the copied “DCIM” folder to open it.
2. Double-click the folder that contains the images you want to view.
3. Double-click the image file you want to view.
• An image that was rotated on the camera will be displayed on your computer
screen in its original (unrotated) orientation.
• Viewing a CS image on a computer will individually display the component
images in the CS group. A CS group cannot be viewed as a CS image on a
computer.
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Playing Movies
To play back a movie, first copy it to your computer and then double-click the movie
file. Some operating systems may not be able to play back movies. If this happens,
you need to install separately available software.
• With Windows 8 and Windows 7, playback is supported by Windows Media Player
12.
• If you are unable to play back movies, go to the URL below to download
QuickTime 7 and install it on your computer.
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/
. Minimum Computer System Requirements for Movie Playback
The minimum system requirements described below are necessary to play back
movies recorded with this camera on a computer.
Operating System : Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP (SP3)
CPU
: Image Quality “FHD” or “HD”:
Core 2 Duo 3.0GHz or higher
Image Quality “STD” or “HS”:
Pentium 4 3.2GHz or higher
Required Software: QuickTime 7 (Not required with Windows 8 and Windows 7.)
• The above are recommended system environments. Configuring one of these
environments does not guarantee proper operation.
• Certain settings and other installed software may interfere with proper playback of
movies.
. 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 possible on some computers. If you experience
problems, try the following.
– Try recording movies with a quality setting of “STD”.
– Quit any other applications you have running, and stop resident applications.
Even if proper playback is not possible on the computer, you can use the AV cable
(option) to connect to the video input terminal of a TV or computer and play back
movies that way.
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Using the Camera with a Macintosh
When you want to
do this:
Operating
System Version
See
page:
Install this software:
Save images to your
Macintosh and view
them there manually
OS X
OS X
Installation not required.
–
Save images to your
Macintosh
automatically/
Manage images
Use iPhoto, which comes
bundled with some Macintosh
products.
Movie file playback is supported
under OS X 10.4.11 or higher
when QuickTime 7 or higher is
installed.
Play movies
OS X
Connecting the Camera to Your Computer and Saving Files
Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files
that are in the camera’s built-in memory or on its memory card.
Doing so can cause problems with the camera’s image management data, which
will make it impossible to play back images on the camera and can drastically alter
remaining memory capacity. Whenever you want to modify, delete, move, or
rename an image, do so only on images that are stored on 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.
• The camera does not support operation with Mac OS X 10.0. Operation is
supported with Mac OS 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, and 10.8 (using the
OS standard USB driver) only.
NOTE
• You also can use your computer’s card slot (if it has one) or a commercially
available card reader to access image files directly from the camera’s memory
card. For details, see the user documentation that comes with your computer.
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. To connect the camera to your computer and save files
1. Turn on the camera and press [MENU].
2. On the “¥ SETTING” tab, select “USB” and then press [6].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Mass Storage”, and then press [SET].
4. Turn off the camera and then
USB port
use the USB cable that comes
with the camera to connect it to
your Macintosh.
USB
• For details about connecting to
the camera and precautions
when connecting, see page 18.
USB cable
5. Turn on the camera.
The camera’s back lamp will light green or amber at this time. In this mode, your
Macintosh recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or the camera’s
built-in memory if it does not have a memory card loaded) as a drive. The
appearance of the drive icon depends on the Mac OS version you are using.
• The first time you connect the camera to your Macintosh with the USB cable,
an error message may appear on your computer. If this happens, disconnect
and then reconnect the USB cable.
6. Double-click the camera’s drive icon.
7. Drag the “DCIM” folder to the folder to which you want to copy it.
8. After the copy operation is complete, drag the drive icon to Trash.
9. Disconnect the camera from the computer.
After confirming that the back lamp is not flashing red, disconnect the USB cable.
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. To view copied images
1. Double-click the camera’s drive icon.
2. Double-click the “DCIM” folder to open it.
3. Double-click the folder that contains the images you want to view.
4. Double-click the image file you want to view.
• An image that was rotated on the camera will be displayed on your Macintosh
screen in its original (unrotated) orientation.
• Viewing a CS image on a computer will individually display the component
images in the CS group. A CS group cannot be viewed as a CS image on a
computer.
Playing a Movie
You can use QuickTime, which comes bundled with your operating system, to play
back movies on a Macintosh. To play back a movie, first copy it to your Macintosh
and then double-click the movie file.
. Minimum Computer System Requirements for Movie Playback
The minimum system requirements described below are necessary to play back
movies recorded with this camera on a computer.
Operating System : Image Quality “FHD” or “HD”:
Mac OS X 10.4.11 or higher
Image Quality “STD” or “HS”:
Mac OS X 10.3.9 or higher
Required Software: QuickTime 7 or higher
• The above are recommended system environments. Configuring one of these
environments does not guarantee proper operation.
• Certain settings and other installed software may interfere with proper playback of
movies.
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. Movie Playback Precautions
Proper movie playback may not be possible on some Macintosh models. If you
experience problems, try the following.
– Try recording movies with a quality setting of “STD”.
– Upgrade to the latest version of QuickTime.
– Shut down other applications that are running.
Even if proper playback is not possible on your Macintosh, you can use the AV cable
(option) to connect to the video input terminal of a TV or Macintosh and play back
movies that way.
IMPORTANT!
• Be sure to move the movie data to the hard disk of your Macintosh before trying to
play it. Proper movie playback may not be possible for data accessed over a
network, from a memory card, etc.
Using an SD Memory Card with Built-in LAN
Transferring Images with an Eye-Fi Card (Eye-Fi)
Shooting with an Eye-Fi wireless SD memory card loaded in the camera makes it
possible to transfer image data automatically to a computer via wireless LAN.
1. Configure LAN access point, transfer destination and other settings for
the Eye-Fi card in accordance with the instructions that come with the
Eye-Fi card.
2. After configuring settings, load the Eye-Fi card into the camera and
record.
Images you record are sent by wireless LAN to your computer, etc.
• For full details, see the user documentation that comes with the Eye-Fi card.
• Before formatting a new Eye-Fi card to use it for the first time, copy the Eye-Fi
Center install files to your computer. Do this before formatting the card.
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IMPORTANT!
• Recorded images are transferred over wireless LAN. Do not use the Eye-Fi card or
location where use of wireless communication is limited or prohibited.
• Loading an Eye-Fi card will cause the Eye-Fi indicator
to
appear on the monitor screen. Its transparent or not transparent
appearance indicates the communication status as shown below.
Access point cannot be found or no
Transparent
transferable image data exists.
Not transparent
Flashing
Image transfer in progress
Searching for access points
• A communication icon
will appear on the monitor screen while image
data transfer is in progress.
transfer is in progress.
• A confirmation message will appear on the monitor screen if you try to turn off the
camera while image data transfer is in progress. Follow the instructions in the
messages (page 189).
• Transfer of a large number of images can take some time to complete.
• Depending on the type of Eye-Fi card you are using and its settings, images on the
Eye-Fi card may be deleted following image data transfer.
• Breaks in the image and/or audio may occur when recording a movie to or playing
a movie from an Eye-Fi card.
• Proper Eye-Fi card data communication may not be possible due to camera
settings, battery level, or operating conditions.
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Using a Smartphone to Play Back Images Stored on a FlashAir
Card (FlashAir)
Loading a commercially available FlashAir card in the camera makes it possible to
view images on and copy them to a smartphone or computer over a wireless LAN
connection.
• For more information, see the instructions that come with the card.
1. Use a computer or other device to configure the settings of the
FlashAir card.
• To protect your personal information, it is recommended that you change the
password of a FlashAir card after you purchase it. For more information, see
the instructions that come with the card.
• If the FlashAir card’s “Start automatically at boot” setting is selected, a wireless
LAN connection will be established automatically whenever the camera is
turned on.
change the FlashAir card’s setting to “Start with the control image”.
2. Load the configured FlashAir card into the camera and shoot the
images you want.
• Formatting a FlashAir card with the camera will delete files on the card that are
required for communication. For details about formatting, see the instructions
that come with the card.
3. Access the FlashAir card from a smartphone or other device.
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IMPORTANT!
• When on an aircraft or in any other location where use of wireless communication
is limited or prohibited, do not use a FlashAir card, or change the camera’s
FlashAir: Off
Memory Card: Start with the control image
• Loading a FlashAir card into the camera will cause the FlashAir icon
on the monitor screen.
to appear
Transparent
Not transparent
Flashing
No wireless LAN connection
Communication enabled
Running (Communication disabled)
• The following applies to camera operations while image data on a FlashAir card is
being manipulated from a smartphone or other device.
–
icon displayed on the monitor screen.
disabled.
– A confirmation message appears on the monitor screen if you try to turn it off. If
• The FlashAir wireless LAN connection is automatically terminated if no operation is
performed for a certain amount of time.
• Recording or playing back a movie to a FlashAir card can result in breaks in the
image and/or audio.
• Proper FlashAir card communication may not be possible due to camera settings,
battery level, or operating conditions.
• Changing the configuration of camera settings and performing other operations
may take longer than normal when a FlashAir card is running.
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Files and Folders
The camera creates a file 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.
Name and Maximum Number Allowed
Example
File
Each folder can contain up to 9999 files named 26th file name:
CIMG0001 through CIMG9999. The extension
CIMG0026.JPG
on the file name depends on the file type.
Serial number Extension
(4 digits)
Folders
Folders are named from 100CASIO to
100th folder name:
999CASIO.
100CASIO
There can be up to 900 folders in memory.
• BEST SHOT has a scene named “For
YouTube” that optimizes movie settings for
recording movies for upload to YouTube.
Images recorded with the YouTube scene are
stored in a folder named “100YOUTB”.
Serial number (3 digits)
• You can view folder and file names on your computer. For details about how file
• The total number of folders and files allowed depends on the image size and
quality, and capacity of the memory card being used for storage.
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Memory Card Data
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.
• Transferring this camera’s DCF-compliant images to another manufacturer’s
camera and view them.
• Printing this camera’s DCF-compliant images on another manufacturer’s printer.
• Transferring another camera’s DCF-compliant images to this camera and view
them.
. Memory Folder Structure
DCIM Folder
Recording Folder
Image File
DCIM
1
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100CASIO
CIMG0001.JPG
CIMG0002.MOV
Movie File
1
*
Recording Folder
Recording Folder
101CASIO
102CASIO
1
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DPOF File Folder
DPOF File
MISC
AUTPRINT.MRK
2
*
Scene folder for snapshots registered with CUSTOM SHOT
SCENE
SSBGM
SSBGM001.WAV
SSBGM002.WAV
Background Music Folder
Background Music File
Background Music File
*1 The BEST SHOT “For YouTube” scene sets up the camera for recording movies
that are optimized for uploading to YouTube. Images recorded with the “For
YouTube” scene are stored in a folder named “100YOUTB”.
*2 This folder or file can be created in built-in memory only.
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. 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 appear on this camera’s monitor screen.
. Built-in Memory and Memory Card Data Handling Precautions
• Whenever copying memory contents to your computer, you should copy the DCIM
folder and all of its contents. A good way to keep track of multiple DCIM folders it to
change their names to dates or something similar after you copy them to your
computer. If you later decided to return a DCIM folder to the camera, however, be
sure to change its name back to DCIM. The camera is designed to recognize only a
root file with the name DCIM. Note the camera also will not be able to recognize the
folders inside the DCIM folder unless they have the names they originally had
when you copied them from the camera to your computer.
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Other Settings (SETTING)
This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform
other operations in both the REC mode and PLAY mode.
Enabling Power Saving (ECO Mode)
Procedure
[MENU] * “¥ SETTING” Tab * ECO Mode
Enabling power saving reduces the brightness of the monitor screen and switches
other camera operations to low-power operation, which allows a charge to last longer
and increases the number of images that can be shot between charges.
Selecting “On” enters the “ECO Mode”, which is indicated by e on the monitor
screen. The power saving effect of the “ECO Mode” is most efficient when “Auto” is
selected for the recording mode. Use the “Auto” recording mode is recommended
when using the “ECO Mode”.
NOTE
• You can achieve even greater power savings by using the “ECO Mode” in
Adjusting Monitor Screen Brightness (Screen)
Procedure
[MENU] * “¥ SETTING” Tab * Screen
With this setting, the camera detects available light levels and
Auto
automatically adjusts the brightness of the monitor screen accordingly.
Brightness that is greater than +1, which makes the screen easier to view.
This setting consumes more power.
+2
+1
0
Bright setting for outdoor use, etc. Brightness that is greater than 0.
Normal monitor screen brightness for indoor use, etc.
Low monitor screen brightness for nighttime use, indoor use under dark
conditions, etc.
–1
cause the “Screen” setting to change to 0.
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Turning off Eye-Fi Card Communication (Eye-Fi)
Procedure
[MENU] * “¥ SETTING” Tab * Eye-Fi
Configuring FlashAir Card Communication Settings (FlashAir)
Procedure
[MENU] * “¥ SETTING” Tab * FlashAir
Selecting “Start with the control image” for the FlashAir card setting and selecting
“On” for the camera’s “FlashAir” setting will establish a FlashAir wireless LAN
connection (page 150).
• If the FlashAir card’s “Start automatically at boot” setting is selected, a wireless
LAN connection will be established automatically whenever the camera is turned
on.
Configuring Camera Sound Settings (Sounds)
Procedure
[MENU] * “¥ SETTING” Tab * Sounds
Startup
Specifies the startup sound
Sound 1 - 5: Built-in sounds (1 through 5)
Off: Sound off
Half Shutter
Shutter
Operation
Specifies the sound volume. This setting is also used as the
Operation Vol
Specifies the volume of movie audio output. This volume
Playback Vol
setting is not used during video output (from the USB/AV port)
• Setting a volume level of 0 mutes output.
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Creating an Image Storage Folder (Create Folder)
Procedure
[MENU] * “¥ SETTING” Tab * Create Folder
stored in the new folder starting from when you record your
next image.
Create Folder
Cancel
Cancels folder creation.
• Images recorded with the BEST SHOT “For eBay” or “Auction” scene, and the “For
YouTube” scene are stored in special folders. They are not stored in the folder you
create here.
• Deleting all of the files in a folder cause the folder to be deleted as well.
Time Stamping Snapshots (Timestamp)
Procedure
[MENU] * “¥ SETTING” 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: July 10, 2015, 1:25 p.m.
Date
2015/7/10
Date & Time
Off
2015/7/10 1:25pm
No stamping of date and/or time
• Even if you do not stamp the date and/or time with Timestamp, you can do so later
using the DPOF function or some printing application (page 138).
and the display style settings (page 162).
Other Settings (SETTING)
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Auto Image Orientation Detection and Rotation (Auto Rotate)
Procedure
[MENU] * “¥ SETTING” Tab * Auto Rotate
Automatically rotates snapshots shot with the camera held vertically
90 degrees.
On
Off
Images not rotated automatically.
The camera automatically detects whether a snapshot image was shot in portrait or
landscape orientation and displays it accordingly.
Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Rule
(File No.)
Procedure
[MENU] * “¥ SETTING” Tab * File No.
Use the following procedure to specify the rule that governs generation of the serial
Tells the camera to remember the last used file number. A new file
will be named using the next sequential number, even if files are
deleted or if a blank memory card is loaded. If a memory card is
loaded and that card already has files stored on it and the largest
sequential number in the existing file names is greater than the
Continue
largest sequential number remembered by the camera, numbering of
new files will start from the largest sequential number in the memory
card file names plus 1.
Restarts the serial number from 0001 whenever all files are deleted
or when the memory card is replaced with a blank one. If a memory
Reset
card is loaded and that card already has files stored on it, numbering
of new files will start from the largest sequential number in the
memory card file names plus 1.
Other Settings (SETTING)
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Configuring Sleep State Settings (Sleep)
Procedure
[MENU] * “¥ SETTING” Tab * Sleep
This feature turns off the monitor screen and lights the back lamp (green) whenever
no camera operation is performed for a preset period of time. Press any button to turn
the monitor screen back on.
Trigger Time Settings: 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, Off (Sleep is disabled while “Off” is
selected.)
• Sleep is disabled under any of the following conditions.
– In the PLAY mode
– While the camera is connected to a computer, TV, or other device
– During movie recording and playback
• When both sleep and Auto Power Off are turned on, Auto Power Off takes priority.
Configuring Auto Power Off Settings (Auto Power Off)
Procedure
[MENU] * “¥ SETTING” Tab * Auto Power Off
Auto Power Off turns off the camera whenever no camera operation is performed for
a preset amount of time.
Trigger Time Settings: 2 min, 5 min, 10 min (The trigger time is always 5 minutes in
the PLAY mode.)
• Auto Power Off is disabled under any of the following conditions.
– While the camera is connected to a computer or other device
– During a slideshow
– During CS group playback
– During movie recording and playback
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Configuring [r] Setting (REC)
Procedure
[MENU] * “¥ SETTING” Tab * REC
Power On
On/Off
Off
Camera turns on whenever [r] (REC) is pressed.
Camera turns on or off whenever [r] (REC) is pressed.
Camera does not turn on or off when [r] (REC) is pressed.
• With “On/Off”, the camera turns off when you press [r] (REC) in the REC mode.
Configuring [p] Setting (PLAY)
Procedure
[MENU] * “¥ SETTING” Tab * PLAY
Power On
On/Off
Off
Camera turns on whenever [p] (PLAY) is pressed.
Camera turns on or off whenever [p] (PLAY) is pressed.
Camera does not turn on or off when [p] (PLAY) is pressed.
• With “On/Off”, the camera turns off when you press [p] (PLAY) in the PLAY
mode.
Disabling File Deletion (Delete Key)
Procedure
[MENU] * “¥ SETTING” Tab * Delete Key
The camera will not start the image delete operation when you press [2] (
“Delete Key” is turned on.
) while
You can protect against accidental deletion of images by selecting “Disabled” for
“Delete Key”.
if file deletion is disabled (“Disabled” selected for “Delete Key”) for some images.
Other Settings (SETTING)
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Configuring World Time Settings (World Time)
Procedure
[MENU] * “¥ SETTING” 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. Use [8] and [2] to select “Destination” and then press [6].
• To change the geographic area and city for the time where you normally use
the camera, select “Home”.
2. Use [8] and [2] to select “City” and then press [6].
• To change the “Destination” setting to summer time, use [8] and [2] to select
“DST” and then select “On”. Summer time is used in some geographical areas
to advance the current time setting by one hour during the summer months.
3. Use [8] and [2] to select the geographic area you want and then press
[SET].
4. Use [8] and [2] to select the city you want and then press [SET].
5. Press [SET].
IMPORTANT!
• Before configuring World Time settings, make sure that the Home City setting is
the place where you live or normally use the camera. If it isn’t, select “Home” on the
screen in step 1 and configure the Home City, date, and time settings as required
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Setting the Camera’s Clock (Adjust)
Procedure
[MENU] * “¥ SETTING” Tab * Adjust
When the date and time settings are what you want, select “Apply” and then press
[SET] to apply them.
[8] [2]
Change the setting at the cursor location
Move the cursor between settings
[4] [6]
• To switch between 12-hour and 24-hour timekeeping, use move the cursor to “am
(pm)” and “24h” (one of which will be displayed) and then use [8] and [2] to
change the setting.
• You can specify a date from 2001 to 2049.
you set the time and date while the wrong city is selected for your Home City, the
Specifying the Date Style (Date Style)
Procedure
[MENU] * “¥ SETTING” Tab * Date Style
You can select from among three different styles for the date.
Example: July 10, 2015
YY/MM/DD
DD/MM/YY
MM/DD/YY
15/7/10
10/7/15
7/10/15
Other Settings (SETTING)
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Specifying the Display Language (Language)
Procedure
[MENU] * “¥ SETTING” Tab * Language
. Specify the display language you want.
Select the bottom tab “¥”.
Select “Language”.
Select the language you want.
• Camera models sold in certain geographic areas may
not support display language selection.
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Configuring USB Protocol Settings (USB)
Procedure
[MENU] * “¥ SETTING” 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.
Select this setting when connecting to a computer (pages 142,
146). With this setting, the computer sees the camera as an
external storage device. Use this setting for normal transfer of
Mass Storage
images from the camera to a computer.
Select this setting when connecting to a printer that supports
PictBridge
Other Settings (SETTING)
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Selecting the Screen Aspect Ratio and Video Output System
(Video Out)
Procedure
[MENU] * “¥ SETTING” Tab * Video Output
You can use the procedure in this section to select either NTSC or PAL as the video
output system. You can also specify an aspect ratio of 4:3 or 16:9.
NTSC Video system used in Japan, the U.S., and other countries
PAL
Video system used in Europe and other areas
4:3
4:3 aspect ratio
16:9
Wide screen aspect ratio
• Select the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) that matches the type of TV you plan to use.
Images will not display correctly if you select the wrong aspect ratio.
• Images will not display correctly unless the camera’s video signal output setting
matches the video signal system of the TV or other video equipment.
• Images cannot be displayed correctly on a TV or video equipment that is not NTSC
or PAL.
Selecting the HDMI Terminal Output Method (HDMI Output)
Procedure
[MENU] * “¥ SETTING” Tab * HDMI Output
Other Settings (SETTING)
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Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card (Format)
Procedure
[MENU] * “¥ SETTING” 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
memory. It cannot be undone. Make sure you do not need any data currently on
the card or in built-in memory before you format it.
• Formatting built-in memory will delete the following data.
– Protected images
– “CUSTOM SHOT” setups
• Formatting a memory card will delete the following data.
– Protected images
• Formatting will cause all images to be deleted, even if file deletion is disabled
• Check the battery level before starting a format operation and make sure it is not
too low. Formatting may not be performed correctly and the camera may stop
operating normally if the camera powers down while formatting is in progress.
• Never open the battery cover while formatting is in progress. Doing so can cause
the camera to stop operating normally.
Resetting the Camera to Factory Defaults (Reset)
Procedure
[MENU] * “¥ SETTING” Tab * Reset
The settings below are not reset.
World Time settings, clock settings, date style, screen language, video output
Other Settings (SETTING)
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Appendix
Safety Precautions
DANGER
*
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored or applied incorrectly, creates the
danger of death or serious personal injury.
WARNING
*
This indication stipulates matters that have the risk of causing death or serious injury
if the product is operated incorrectly while ignoring this indication.
CAUTION
*
This indication stipulates matters that have the risk of causing injury as well as
matters for which there is the likelihood of occurrence of physical damage only if the
product is operated incorrectly while ignoring this indication.
Symbol Examples
This circle with a line through it (-) means that the indicated action must not
be performed. Indications within or nearby this symbol are specifically
prohibited. (The example at left indicates that disassembly is prohibited.)
!
The black dot (0) means that the indicated action must be performed.
Indications within this symbol are actions that are specifically instructed to be
performed. (The example at left indicates that the power plug must be
unplugged from the electrical socket.)
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DANGER
*
. Rechargeable Battery
• To charge the battery, use only the method specifically described in this
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manual. Attempting to charge the battery by an unauthorized means
creates the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion.
• Do not expose or immerse the battery in fresh water or salt water. Doing
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so can damage the battery, and cause deterioration of its performance
and loss of service life.
• The battery is intended for use with a CASIO Digital Camera only. Use
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with any other device creates the risk of the battery damage, or
deterioration of battery performance and service life.
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DANGER
*
• Failure to observe any of the following precautions creates the risk of battery
overheating, fire, and explosion.
– Never use or leave the battery near open flame.
-
– Do not expose the battery to heat or fire.
– Make sure the battery is oriented correctly when charging it.
– Never carry or store the battery together with items that can conduct electricity
(necklaces, pencil lead, etc.).
– Never disassemble the battery, pierce it with a needle, or expose it to strong
impact (hit it with a hammer, step on it, etc.), and never apply solder to it.
Never place the battery into a microwave oven, dehumidifier, high-pressure
generating device, etc.
– Never remove the outer sticker from the battery.
• Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat generation,
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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. Also, do not use the affected battery after the
abnormal symptoms disappear.
• Do not use or leave the battery under direct sunlight, in an automobile
-
parked in the sun, or in any other area subject to high temperatures.
Doing so can damage the battery, and cause deterioration of its
performance and loss of service life. Also, these conditions can cause the
battery to swell to the point that you may not be able to remove it.
• Battery fluid can damage your eyes. Should battery fluid get into your
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eyes accidentally, immediately rinse them with clean tap water and then
consult a physician.
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WARNING
*
. Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, and other abnormalities
• Continued use of the camera while it is emitting smoke or strange odor,
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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 present.
1. Turn off the camera.
2. If you are using the USB-AC adapter to power the camera, unplug the power
cord plug from the power outlet. Also, remove the battery from the camera,
taking care to protect yourself against burn injury.
3. Contact your retailer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.
. Keep Away From Fire
• Never expose the camera to fire, which can cause it to explode and
-
creates the risk of fire and personal injury.
. 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 and Other Light Emitting Functions
• Never use light emitting functions in areas where there is the chance of
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flammable or explosive gas being present. Such conditions create the
risk of fire and explosion.
• Never fire the flash or use light emitting functions pointed in the direction
-
of a person operating a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the
driver’s vision and create the risk of accident.
. USB-AC Adapter
• The power cord that comes with the camera is designed for use in the
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country where the camera was purchased. If you use the camera in
another country, be sure to use a power cord that conforms to that
country’s ratings and power supply voltage. Use of an improper power cord
creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
• Misuse of USB-AC adapter creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Be sure to
observe the following precautions.
– Use only the specified USB-AC adapter.
-
– Never use the USB-AC adapter with another device.
– Use a power outlet that matches the power supply specified for the
USB-AC adapter.
– Never plug the power cord into a wall outlet that is shared by other devices, or
into a shared extension cord.
– Never locate the USB-AC adapter near a stove or other heating device.
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WARNING
*
• Misuse of the USB-AC adapter can cause them to become damaged, creating
the risk of fire and electric shock. Be sure to observe the following precautions.
– Never place heavy objects on the USB-AC adapter or subject it to
-
direct heat.
– Do not modify the USB-AC adapter, allow it to become damaged, or
forcibly bend it.
– Do not twist or pull on the USB-AC adapter cord.
– When in use, locate the cord where it will not be tripped over.
• Never touch the power plug while your hands are wet. Doing so creates
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the risk of electric shock.
• Should the power cord or power plug become damage, contact your
retailer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.
• Do not use the USB-AC adapter in areas where liquids* might spill on
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them. Liquids create the risk of fire and electric shock.
* Liquids: Water, sports drinks, seawater, animal or pet urine, etc.
• Do not place a flower vase or any other liquid container on top of the
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USB-AC adapter. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
• Do not touch the camera or USB-AC adapter during lightning storms.
• Before going out, be sure to unplug the USB-AC adapter from the power
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outlet and put in a place away from objects used by animals and pets.
An animal or pet chewing on the power cord can cause it short, leading
to the risk of fire.
. Water and Foreign Matter
• Water, other liquids, or foreign matter (especially metal) getting inside
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the camera creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately
perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are
present. Particular care is required when using the camera where it is raining or
snowing, near the ocean or other body of water, or in a bathroom.
1. Turn off the camera.
2. If you are using the USB-AC adapter to power the camera, unplug the power
plug from the wall outlet. Also, remove the battery from the camera, taking
care to protect yourself against burn injury.
3. Contact your retailer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.
. Disassembly and Modification
• Never try to take the camera apart or modify it in any way. Doing so
!
creates the risk of electric shock, burn injury, and other personal injury.
Be sure to leave all internal inspection, maintenance, and repair up to
your retailer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.
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WARNING
*
. Dropping and Rough Treatment
• Continued use of the camera after it is damaged by dropping or other
rough treatment creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately
perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are
present.
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1. Turn off the camera.
2. If you are using the USB-AC adapter to power the camera, unplug the power
plug from the wall outlet. Also, remove the battery from the camera, taking
care to protect yourself against burn injury.
3. Contact your retailer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.
. Memory Cards
• Memory cards are small and present a risk of accidentally being
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swallowed by infants and young children. Keep memory cards out of the
reach of infants and young children. If a memory card is ever swallowed
accidentally, contact a physician immediately.
. Precaution when Camera is On
• Do not touch the camera for long periods while it is on. The camera
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becomes warm when on, and long term contact creates the risk of low-
temperature burns.
CAUTION
*
. USB-AC Adapter
• Misuse of the USB-AC adapter creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Make
sure you observe the following precautions.
– Never cover the USB-AC adapter or power cord with a quilt, blanket,
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or other cover while it is in use, and do not use it near a heater. Doing
so can interfere with heat radiation and cause the area around them
to become hot.
– When unplugging from the wall outlet, never pull on the power cord. Grasp the
power plug and pull.
– Do not use detergent when cleaning the power cord (especially the plug), the
USB-AC adapter (especially the jack), or the USB cable (especially the plug).
– Insert the power plug into the wall outlet as far as it will go.
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– Unplug the power plug from the wall outlet before leaving the camera
unattended for long periods, such as when leaving on a trip, etc.
– At least once a year, use a cloth or vacuum cleaner to clean any dust build up
on the prongs of the power plug and in the area around them.
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CAUTION
*
. Rechargeable Battery
• If battery charging does not end normally within the specified charging
time, stop charging anyway and contact your local CASIO authorized
service center. Continued charging creates the risk of battery
overheating, fire, and explosion.
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• Be sure to read the user documentation that comes with the camera and
special charger unit before using or charging the battery.
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• Store batteries in a location that cannot be reached by infants and young
children. When using a battery where infants and young children are
present, be on guard to ensure that they do not have the chance to
remove the battery from the charger unit or camera.
• Do not leave batteries near areas used by pets. A pet chewing on a
battery can lead to accidents caused by the battery leaking, overheating,
or exploding.
• Should fluid from a battery accidentally get onto clothing or your skin,
immediately rinse it off with clean tap water. Prolonged contact with
battery fluid can cause skin irritation.
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. Connections
• Never plug any devices that are not specified for use with this camera
into connectors. Connecting a non-specified device creates the risk of
fire and electric shock.
-
-
. Unstable Locations
• Never place the camera on an unstable surface, on a high shelf, etc.
Doing so can cause the camera to fall, creating the risk of personal
injury.
. 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
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– Food preparation areas or other locations where oil smoke is present
– Near heaters, on a heated carpet, in areas exposed to direct sunlight,
in a closed vehicle parked in the sun, or other areas subject to very high
temperatures
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CAUTION
*
. Monitor Screen
• Do not apply strong pressure to the LCD panel surface or subject it to
strong impact. Doing so can cause the display panel glass to crack and
lead to personal injury.
• Should the monitor screen ever become cracked, never touch any of the
liquid inside the monitor screen. Doing so creates the risk of skin
inflammation.
-
1
• Should monitor screen liquid ever get into your mouth, immediately rinse
your mouth out and contact your physician.
+
+
• Should monitor screen liquid ever get into your eyes or onto your skin,
immediately rinse with clean water for at least 15 minutes and contact
your physician.
. Backing Up Important Data
• Always keep backup copies of important data in camera memory by
transferring it to a computer or other storage device. Note that data can
be deleted in the case of camera malfunction, repair, etc.
+
+
. Memory Protection
• Whenever replacing the battery, be sure to follow the correct procedure
as described in the documentation that comes with the camera.
Incorrectly replacing the battery can result in corruption or loss of data in
camera memory.
. Flash and Other Light Emitting Functions
• Never fire the flash or use light emitting functions pointed in the direction
of and too close to a person’s face. Doing so creates the risk of loss of
eyesight. In the case of infants and young children in particular, keep the
light source at least one meter away the eyes.
• Do not touch the flash unit when it is firing. Doing so creates the risk of
burn injury.
-
-
+
. Transport
• When in an aircraft or medical facility, comply with instructions of
personnel in charge. Electromagnetic waves and other signals emitted
by the camera can adversely affect other equipment.
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Precautions During Use
. 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 memory card while the back lamp is flashing green after
turning off the camera
– Disconnecting the USB cable while communication is in progress
– Shooting with a battery that quickly goes low right after it is charged
• Shooting with a battery that quickly goes low right after it is charged can also
cause camera malfunction. Replace the battery with a new one immediately.
– Other abnormal operations
Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to appear on the monitor
. Operating Environment
• Operating Temperature Requirements: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
• Operating Humidity: 10 to 85% (non condensation)
• Do not place the camera in any of the following locations.
– In an area exposed to direct sunlight, or large amounts of moisture, dust, or sand
– Near heating or cooling devices, or in other areas subjected to extreme changes
in temperature or humidity
– Inside of a motor vehicle on a hot day, or in an area subjected to strong vibration
. Condensation
Sudden and extreme temperature changes, such as when the camera is moved from
the outdoors on a cold winter day into a warm room, can cause water droplets called
“condensation” to form on the interior and the exterior of the camera, which creates
the risk of malfunction. To prevent condensation from forming seal the camera in a
plastic bag before changing locations. Then leave the bag sealed to allow the air
inside to naturally change to the same temperature as the air in the new location.
After that, remove the camera from the bag and open the battery cover for a few
hours.
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. Lens
• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can
scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction.
• You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain types of images, such as a
slight bend in lines that should be straight. This is due to the characteristics of
lenses, and does not indicate malfunction of the camera.
. 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 dust, and wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.
• To clean the camera, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
. Old Rechargeable Battery Handling Precautions
• Insulate the positive and negative terminals with tape, etc.
• Do not peel the covering off of the battery.
• Do not try to take the battery apart.
. 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 following procedures are recommended
whenever you discard a memory card or the camera, or if you transfer ownership to
another party.
• When discarding a memory card, either physically destroy the memory card or use
commercially available data delete software to completely delete the data on the
memory card.
• When transferring ownership of a memory card to another party, use commercially
available data deletion software to completely delete the data on it.
before discarding or transferring ownership of the camera.
. Other Precautions
The camera becomes slightly warm during use. This is normal and does not indicate
malfunction.
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. Copyrights
Except for your own personal enjoyment, unauthorized use of snapshots or movies of
images whose rights belong to others, without the permission of the right holder, is
forbidden by copyright laws. In some cases, shooting of public performances, shows,
exhibitions, etc. may be restricted entirely, even if it is for your own personal
enjoyment. Regardless of whether such files are purchased by you or obtained for
free, posting them on a website, a file sharing site, or any other Internet site, or
otherwise distributing them to third parties without the permission of the copyright
holder is strictly prohibited by copyright laws and international treaties. For example,
uploading or distributing on the Internet images of TV programs, live concerts, music
videos, etc. that were photographed or recorded by you may infringe upon the rights
of others. Note that CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for use of
this product in any way that infringes on the copyrights of others or that violates
copyright laws.
The following terms, which are used in this manual, are registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective owners.
Note that trademark ™ and registered trademark ® are not used within the text of this
manual.
• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
• Microsoft, Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Media, Windows Vista,
Windows 7, Windows 8, and DirectX are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
• Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime, and iPhoto are trademarks of Apple Inc.
• YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Google Inc.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
• Eye-Fi and the Eye-Fi logo are trademarks of Eye-Fi, Inc.
• FlashAir and the FlashAir logo are trademarks of TOSHIBA CORPORATION.
• EXILIM is a registered trademark of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
• All other company or product names mentioned herein are registered trademarks
or trademarks of their respective companies.
Any and all unauthorized copying, distribution, and transfer for commercial purposes
of the software provided by CASIO for this product are prohibited.
The camera’s YouTube recording function is provided under license granted by
YouTube, LLC.
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Power Supply
Charging
. If the camera’s back lamp starts flashing red...
If the back lamp starts flashing red during charging, it means that further charging is
not possible for one of the reasons below. Perform the actions described below to
correct the problem and then try charging again.
Ambient temperature or the temperature of the battery is abnormally high
or low
Unplug the USB cable from the camera and wait for a while until the camera is within
the temperature range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F), and then try charging again.
Safety timer activated
A battery that has not been used for a long time, certain types of computers, and
connection conditions can cause charging to take longer than normal. If charging
takes longer than about 6 hours, a safety timer will terminate it automatically, even if
the battery is not fully charged. If the battery has not been used for a very long time,
charging may terminate automatically after only about 45 minutes.
1) Using a battery that has not been used for a long time.
Disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable to resume charging.
2) Insufficient power supply when connected to computer
The camera can be charged only via a USB 2.0 standard USB port. Connect
directly to a USB port what supplies a current of 500mA.
For details about the power supply capacity of a computer’s USB port, contact the
manufacturer of the computer. Though disconnecting and then reconnecting the USB
cable will resume charging, you may need to do so repeatedly if the power supply
capacity of the computer is low.
If problems persist after you perform the above steps or if the battery fails to
charge after 6 hours, it could mean that the battery is faulty. Contact your nearest
CASIO authorized service center.
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Battery Precautions
. 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 10°C to
35°C (50°F to 95°F). Outside this temperature range charging can take longer than
normal or even fail.
• Do not tear or remove the battery outer label.
• If a battery provides only very limited operation following a full charge, it probably
means the battery has reached the end of its service life. Replace the battery with a
new one.
. Storage Precautions
• Storing the battery for a long time while it is charged can cause deterioration of
battery characteristics. If you do not plan to use a battery for some time, fully use
up its charge before storing it.
• Always remove the battery from the camera when you are not using it. A battery left
in the camera can discharge and go dead, which will require some time to charge
when you need to use the camera.
• Store batteries in a cool, dry place (20°C (68°F) or lower).
• To prevent over discharging of an unused battery, fully charge it, and then load it in
the camera and fully use up the charge about once every six months.
Using the Camera in another Country
. 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 along on a trip, check with travel agent about the
power supply requirements in your destination(s).
• Do not connect the USB-AC adaptor to a power supply through a voltage converter
or similar device. Doing so can lead to malfunction.
. Extra Batteries
• Taking along extra fully charged batteries (NP-130) is recommended while on a trip
in order to avoid not being able to shoot images due to the battery going dead.
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Using a Memory Card
memory card.
. Using a Memory Card
• SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards, and SDXC
memory cards have a write protect switch. Use the
switch when you need to guard against accidentally
deleting data. Note, however, if you write protect an
SD memory card you must then turn write protection
off whenever you want to record to it, format it, or
delete any of its images.
Write enabled
Write disabled
• If a memory card starts to behave abnormally during
image playback, you can restore normal operation by reformatting it (page 165).
However, it is recommended that you always take along multiple memory cards
whenever using the camera far away from the home or office.
• As you record data to and delete data from a memory card a number of times, it
loses its ability to retain data. Because of this, periodic re-formatting of a memory
card is recommended.
• Electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other phenomena can cause data to
become corrupted or even lost. Make sure that you always back up important data
on other media (CD-R, CD-RW, hard disk, etc.).
. Memory Card Handling Precautions
Certain types of memory cards can slow down processing speed. Whenever possible
use an Ultra High-Speed Type memory card. Note, however, that not all operations
can be guaranteed even if an Ultra High-Speed Type memory card is used. Certain
movie quality settings can result in too much time being required to record data,
which can result in breaks in the image and/or audio during playback. If this happens,
Y
the
will turn yellow on the monitor screen.
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. 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 following procedures are recommended
whenever you discard a memory card or the camera, or if you transfer ownership to
another party.
• When discarding a memory card, either physically destroy the memory card or use
commercially available data delete software to completely delete the data on the
memory card.
• When transferring ownership of a memory card to another party, use commercially
available data deletion software to completely delete the data on it.
before discarding or transferring ownership of the camera.
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Reset Initial Default Settings
The tables in this section show the initial default settings that are configured for menu
items (displayed when you press [MENU]) after you reset the camera (page 165).
Menu items depend on whether the camera is in the REC mode or PLAY mode.
• A dash (–) indicates an item whose setting is not reset or an item for which there is
no reset setting.
IMPORTANT!
• Depending on the recording mode, some of the items on the menu that appears
may not be usable.
. r REC MENU
Contrast
0
L/R Key
Off
On
AF Assist Light On
Double (HDR
Art)
Grid
Off
Image Size
Image Quality
Movie Quality
ISO
16M
Review
Icon Help
Type 2
On
Normal
FHD
High Speed CS:
Off /
Flash: On /
Focus: Off /
ISO: Off /
White Balance: Off /
EV Shift: Off /
AF Area: On /
Metering: Off /
Self-timer: Off /
Flash Intensity: Off /
Zoom (SR): On /
Digital Zoom: On /
MF Position: Off /
Zoom Position: Off
Auto
ISO High Limit
Zoom (SR)
AF Area
Auto
Single
U
On
On
Spot
Anti Shake
Lighting
Memory
Continuous AF Off
Face Detection Off
Digital Zoom
On
Wind Noise Cut Off
Depends on the
recording mode.
Make-up Level
EV Shift
0.0
White Balance
Focus
Auto WB
AF
Off
Multi
0
Self-timer
Metering
Flash Intensity
Sharpness
Saturation
0
0
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p
.
PLAY MENU
Images:
All images /
Time: 30 min /
Interval: 3 sec /
Effect: Pattern 1
Protect
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Date/Time
Rotation
Slideshow
Resize
MOTION PRINT Create
Trimming
Copy
Movie Editing
Lighting
–
–
–
–
–
Divide Group
CS Multi Print
CS Frame Edit
White Balance
Brightness
DPOF Printing
¥
.
SETTING
ECO Mode
Screen
Off
Sleep
1 min
Auto
On
Auto Power Off 5 min
Eye-Fi
REC
Off
FlashAir
On
PLAY
Power On
Startup: Sound 1 /
Half Shutter:
Sound 1 /
Shutter: Sound 1 /
Operation:
Sound 1 /Operation
Vol: 3 /
Delete Key
World Time
Adjust
Enabled
–
–
Sounds
Date Style
Language
USB
–
–
Mass Storage
Playback Vol: 3
Video Output
HDMI Output
Format
–
Create Folder
Timestamp
Auto Rotate
File No.
–
Auto
Off
–
–
On
Reset
Continue
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Using the On-screen Histogram to Check Exposure
(+Histogram)
Displays a histogram on the monitor screen which you can use to
check the exposure of an image before you shoot it. You also can
display the histogram in the PLAY mode for information about the
exposure levels of images.
Histogram
NOTE
• A centered histogram does not necessarily guarantee optimum exposure. The
recorded image may be over-exposed or under-exposed, even though its
histogram is centered.
• Due to the limitations of exposure compensation, you may not be able to achieve
an optimum histogram configuration.
• Use of the flash and certain shooting conditions can cause the histogram to
indicate exposure that is different from the actual exposure of the image when it is
shot.
• The histogram cannot be displayed during high speed movie recording.
. How to Use the Histogram
A histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an image in terms of the
number of pixels. The vertical axis indicates the number of pixels, while the horizontal
axis indicates lightness. If the histogram appears too lopsided for some reason, you
can use EV shift to move it left or right in order to achieve better balance. Optimum
exposure can be achieved by EV shifting so the graph is as close to the center as
possible. For snapshots, you can even display individual histograms for R (red),
G (green), and B (blue).
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Example Histograms
A histogram towards the left side results when the
overall image is dark. A histogram that is too far to
the left may result in “black out” of the dark areas
of an image.
A histogram towards the right side results when
the overall image is light. A histogram that is too
far to the right may result in “white out” of the light
areas of an image.
An overall well-balanced histogram results when
the overall image is at optimal lightness.
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When things don’t go right...
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause and Recommended Action
Power Supply
Power does not
turn on.
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 CASIO NP-130
rechargeable lithium ion battery.
The camera
suddenly powers
down.
back on.
3)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.
Power will not turn Remove the battery from the camera and then reload them.
off. Nothing
happens when a
button is pressed.
Image Recording
Image is not
1)If the camera is in the PLAY mode, press the shutter button to
enter the REC mode.
2)If the flash is charging, wait until the charge operation
finishes.
recorded when the
shutter button is
pressed.
3)If the message “Memory Full” appears, transfer images to
your computer, delete images you no longer need, or use a
different memory card.
Auto Focus does
1)If the lens is dirty, clean it off.
not focus properly. 2)The subject may not be in the center of the focus frame when
you compose the image.
3)The subject you are shooting may not be a type that is
4)You may be moving the camera when shooting. Try shooting
with Anti Shake or use a tripod.
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Problem
Possible Cause and Recommended Action
The subject is out
of focus in the
The image may not be focused properly. When composing the
image, make sure the subject is located inside the focus frame.
recorded image.
?
The flash does not 1)If
(Flash Off) is selected as the flash mode, change to
fire.
?
3)If a BEST SHOT scene that uses
(Flash Off) is selected,
The red ? (Flash The flash unit may be malfunctioning. Contact a CASIO
Off) icon is
displayed on the
authorized service center or your original retailer. Note that
though the flash will not fire, you still can use the camera for
monitor screen and non-flash shots.
the flash does not
fire.
Camera powers
down during Self-
timer countdown.
The battery may be low. Charge the battery.
The monitor screen 1)You may be using Manual Focus and have not focused the
image is out of
focus.
´
2)You may be using
(Macro) or Á (Super Macro) for
scenery or portraits. Use Auto Focus for scenery and portrait
)
´
3)You may be trying to use Auto Focus or
when shooting a close-up shot. Use the
(Infinity Focus)
(Macro) or Á
There is digital
noise in images.
1)Sensitivity may have been increased automatically for a dark
subject, which increases the chance of digital noise. Use a
light or some other means to illuminate the subject.
2)You may be attempting to shoot in a dark location with
?
(Flash Off) selected, which can increase digital noise and
make images appear coarse. In this case, turn on flash (page
48) or use lights for illumination.
cause an increase in digital noise. Use a light or some other
means to illuminate the subject.
4)Shooting movies for long periods in areas where temperature
is relatively high can cause digital noise (dots of light) to
appear in the movie image. If this happens, move to a cooler
environment or turn off the camera and allow it to cool down,
which should cause normal operation to resume.
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Problem
Possible Cause and Recommended Action
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
2)You may have removed the memory card from the camera
before the save operation was complete, which will result in
the image not being saved. Do not remove the memory card
before the save operation is complete.
Though available
lighting is bright,
Not enough light is reaching the subjects. Change the flash
<
mode setting to
(Flash On) for daylight synchro flash (page
in the image are
dark.
Night shots come
out bad.
at night.
• High Speed Night Scene (for shooting night scenery only)
• High Speed Night Scene and Portrait (for shooting people
against night scenery)
Subjects are too
Sunlight reflected by water, sand, or snow, can cause
dark when shooting underexposure of images. Change the flash mode setting to
<
images in a
seashore or ski
area.
Digital zoom will
not go up to the
maximum value.
1)The digital zoom setting may be turned off. Turn on digital
2)Zoom will not go up to the maximum value if the “Zoom (SR)”
3)Zoom will not go up to the maximum value if the snapshot
The image is out of 1)Focusing may not be possible because the subject is outside
focus during movie
recording.
the focus range. Shoot within the allowable range.
3)During High Speed Movie recording, focus is fixed at the
position where it was when recording started. To focus an
image, half-press the shutter button for Auto Focus or focus
manually before you press [0] (Movie) to start recording.
Movie recording
suddenly stops.
The camera’s protection function may have activated because
camera temperature is too high. Wait until the camera
temperature drops to normal levels.
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Problem
Playback
Possible Cause and Recommended Action
The color of the
playback image is
Sunlight or light from another source may be shining directly
into the lens when you are shooting. Position the camera so
different from what sunlight does not shine directly into the lens.
appears on the
monitor screen
when shooting.
Images are not
displayed.
This camera cannot display non-DCF images recorded onto a
memory card using another digital camera.
Images cannot be
edited (with White
Balance,
Note that you cannot edit the following types of snapshots.
• Snapshots created using MOTION PRINT
• CS group snapshots
Brightness, Resize, • Movies
Trimming,
Rotation).
• Panorama Image
• Snapshots recorded with another camera
File Deletion
A file cannot be
deleted.
2)“Delete Key” setting may be “Disabled”. Change the setting to
Other
The wrong date
and time are
The date and time setting is off. Set the correct date and time
displayed, or the
wrong date and
time are being
stored along with
image data.
The messages on
the display are in
the wrong
The wrong display language is selected. Change the display
language.
Images cannot be
transferred over a
USB connection.
1)The USB cable may not be connected securely. Check all
connections.
2)The wrong USB communication protocol is selected. Select
the correct USB communication protocol in accordance with
3)If the camera is not turned on, turn it on.
4)Your computer may not be able to recognize the camera if
you connect via a USB hub. Always connect directly to the
computer’s USB port.
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Problem
Possible Cause and Recommended Action
Languageselection 1)You did not configure initial settings after purchasing the
screen appears
when the camera is
turned on.
camera or the camera may have been left with a dead
2)There may be a problem with the camera’s memory data. If
this is the case, perform the reset operation to initialize the
If the language selection screen does not re-appear when you
turn the camera on, it means that the camera’s memory
management data has been restored.
If the same message appears after you turn power back on,
contact your retailer or a CASIO authorized service center.
There are various
indicators and
values on the
The monitor screen shows indicators and other information
about shooting conditions and the image you are recording. You
can use [8] (DISP) to select what information you want to
monitor screen.
The time and date Load the camera’s battery and reconfigure the time and date
the first time after
purchasing the
for at least 24 hours after configuring time and date settings.
After that, the settings will not be reset if you remove the
camera are reset to battery.
their factory
• If the time and date are reset to their factory default settings
defaults when I
remove the
camera’s battery.
when you remove the battery after it has been loaded for
more than 24 hours, it could mean that the camera’s setting
memory is defective. Contact your retailer or a CASIO
authorized service center.
Buttons are not
responsive right
With large capacity memory cards there is a delay after the
power has been turned on before the buttons become
after the power has responsive.
been turned on.
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Display Messages
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.
ALERT
Battery is low.
Battery power is low.
The image you specified with the slideshow “Images”
Can not find the file. setting cannot be found. Change the “Images” setting (page
121) and try again.
There is something wrong with the memory card. Turn off
the camera, remove the memory card and then reload it
into the camera. If this message re-appears when you turn
the camera back on, format the memory card (page 165).
Card ERROR
IMPORTANT!
• Formatting a memory card deletes all its files. Before
formatting, try transferring recoverable files to a
computer or some other storage device.
You are attempting to connect the camera to a printer while
Check connections! the camera’s USB settings are not compatible with the USB
Camera power was turned off while image data was being
Connecting to the
copied to a computer or other device using a FlashAir card
network
or an Eye-Fi card (pages 148, 150).
File could not be
saved because
battery is low.
Battery power is low, so an image file could not be saved.
You are trying to record a file while there are already 9999
files stored in the 999th folder. If you want to record more,
delete files you no longer need (page 33).
Folder cannot be
created.
This message appears and the camera turns off whenever
the lens performs some unexpected operation. If the same
message appears after you turn power back on, contact a
CASIO authorized service center or your original retailer.
LENS ERROR
The Anti Shake unit of the camera may be malfunctioning.
If the same message appears after you turn power back on,
contact your retailer or a CASIO authorized service center.
LENS ERROR 2
Load paper!
The printer ran out of paper while printing.
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Memory is full with images you recorded and/or files saved
by editing operations. When shooting with Prerecord CS,
this message indicates that there is not enough memory
capacity to record all of the pre-recorded images. Delete
files you no longer need (page 33).
Memory Full
An error occurred while printing.
• The printer is turned off.
Printing Error
• The printer generated an error, etc.
Image compression could not be performed for some
reason during image data recording. Perform a zoom
operation to change the composition of the image and
shoot it again.
Record Error
Your camera system is corrupted. Contact your retailer or a
CASIO authorized service center.
SYSTEM ERROR
The LOCK switch of the SD, SDHC, or SDXC
memory card loaded in the camera is in the
locked position. You cannot store images to
or delete images from a memory card that is
locked.
LOCK
The card is locked.
There are no files.
There are no files in built-in memory or on the memory
card.
There are no
printing images. Set
up DPOF.
There are currently no files specified for printing. Configure
the required DPOF settings (page 135).
There is no image to The setup you are trying to save is for an image that cannot
register.
be saved as a user “CUSTOM SHOT” scene.
This card is not
formatted.
The memory card loaded in the camera is not formatted.
Format the memory card (page 165).
This file cannot be
played.
The file you are trying to access is corrupted or is a type
that cannot be displayed by this camera.
This message will appear part way through an operation
when you attempt to use a function that is not allowed in
combination with another function.
This function cannot
be used.
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Number of Snapshots/Movie Recording Time
Snapshot
1
2
Built-in Memory
*
SD Memory Card
Recording
*
Image Size
(Pixels)
Quality
File Size
Recording
Capacity
Capacity
16M
(4608 3456)
Fine
Normal
Fine
10.71 MB
5.57 MB
9.43 MB
4.92 MB
7.83 MB
4.1 MB
3
1072
1654
1214
1873
1466
2221
1787
2728
2990
4283
4669
6533
19683
26809
x
5
4
6
5
7
6
9
3:2
x
(4608 3072)
Normal
Fine
16:9
(4608 2592)
x
Normal
Fine
10M
(3648 2736)
6.4 MB
x
Normal
Fine
3.38 MB
2.99 MB
1.72 MB
2.0 MB
5M
10
14
15
22
67
91
x
(2560 1920)
Normal
Fine
3M
x
(2048 1536)
Normal
Fine
1.25 MB
430 KB
290 KB
VGA
(640 480)
x
Normal
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Movies
Maximum
Recording
Time with
Built-in
Memory*
Recording
Capacity
Continuous
Recording
Image
Size/Pixels
(Audio)
File Size of
1-minute
Movie
1
Approximate Data Maximum
Rate (Frame Rate)
File Size
Time per
SD Memory
3
Movie
*
2
Card*
FHD
(1920 1080)
(Stereo)
14.2 Megabits/second
(30 frames/second)
2 hours
13 minutes
x
27 seconds
35 seconds
106.5 MB 29 minutes
HD
(1280 720)
(Stereo)
10.9 Megabits/second
(15, 20, 30 frames/
second)
2 hours
53 minutes
x
81.8 MB
29.3 MB
29 minutes
29 minutes
5
*
STD
(640 480)
(Stereo)
3.9 Megabits/second
(30 frames/second)
1 minute
41 seconds
8 hours
12 minutes
x
HS1000
(224 64)
(No audio)
40.0 Megabits/second
(1000 frames/second)
13 minutes
10 seconds
x
10 seconds
9 seconds
9 seconds
9 seconds
1 minute
48 minutes
48 minutes
48 minutes
47 minutes
5 hours
300.0 MB
300.0 MB
300.0 MB
300.0 MB
HS480
40.0 Megabits/second
(480 frames/second)
13 minutes
2 seconds
x
(224 160)
(No audio)
4GB or
29 minutes
HS240
40.0 Megabits/second
(240 frames/second)
12 minutes
58 seconds
x
(512 384)
(No audio)
HS120
40.0 Megabits/second
(120 frames/second)
12 minutes
55 seconds
x
(640 480)
(No audio)
HS30-240
5.4 Megabits/second
(30 frames/second)
40.4 Megabits/second
(240 frames/second)
x
(512 384)
40.5 MB
29 minutes
(Audio
recording at
30 fps only)
13 seconds
59 minutes
*4
*4
*4
*4
HS30-120
(640 480)
(Audio
recording at
30 fps only)
10.4 Megabits/second
(30 frames/second)
40.4 Megabits/second
(120 frames/second)
x
3 hours
38 seconds
78.0 MB
29 minutes
5 minutes
*4
*4
*4
*4
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Maximum
Recording
Time with
Built-in
Continuous
Recording
1
Memory
*
Image Quality
(Pixels) / (Audio)
Approximate Data Rate Maximum
(Frame Rate)
File Size
Time per
Recording
Capacity
SD Memory
3
Movie
*
2
Card*
YouTube (FHD)
(1920 1080)
(Stereo)
14.2 Megabits/second
(30 frames/second)
2 hours
13 minutes
x
27 seconds
15 minutes
15 minutes
27 seconds
56 seconds
YouTube (STD)
(640 480)
(Stereo)
3.9 Megabits/second
(30 frames/second)
1 minute
41 seconds
8 hours
12 minutes
x
YouTube (HS1000)
40.0 Megabits/second
(1000 frames/second)
x
(224 64)
10 seconds
9 seconds
9 seconds
48 minutes
48 minutes
48 minutes
(No audio)
YouTube (HS480)
40.0 Megabits/second
(480 frames/second)
x
(224 160)
2048MB
or up to
a maximum
playback
time of
(No audio)
YouTube (HS240)
40.0 Megabits/second
(240 frames/second)
1 minute
52 seconds
x
(512 384)
(No audio)
15 minutes
YouTube (HS120)
40.0 Megabits/second
(120 frames/second)
3 minutes
45 seconds
x
(640 480)
9 seconds
1 minute
47 minutes
5 hours
(No audio)
YouTube (HS30-240)
5.4 Megabits/second
(30 frames/second)
40.4 Megabits/second
(240 frames/second)
x
(512 384)
15 minutes
13 seconds
59 minutes
*4
(Audio recording at
30 fps only)
*4
*4
YouTube (HS30-120) 10.4 Megabits/second
3 hours
x
(640 480)
(30 frames/second)
40.4 Megabits/second
(120 frames/second)
38 seconds
15 minutes
5 minutes
*4
*4
(Audio recording at
30 fps only)
*4
*1 Built-in memory capacity after formatting (Approx. 52.2MB)
*2 When using a 16GB SDHC memory card (SanDisk Corporation). Number of image and
recording time values depend on the memory card you are using.
*3 The allowable recording time will be shorter if the capacity of the SD memory card you
are using is smaller than the maximum size of one file.
*4 Recordable time when the entire movie is recorded at 30 fps. Recording time is shorter
if the 30 fps frame rate is switched to 120 fps or 240 fps during recording.
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• Snapshot and movie recording capacity values are approximate and intended for
reference only. Actual capacity depends on image contents.
• File size and data rate values are approximate and intended for reference only. Actual
values depend on the type of image being shot.
• When using a memory card with a different capacity, calculate the number of images as a
percentage of 16GB.
• The time it takes to play back a high speed movie will be different from the time it takes to
record it. If you record a 240 fps high speed movie for 10 seconds, for example, it will
take 80 seconds to play it back.
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Specifications
File Format
Snapshots:
JPEG (Exif Version 2.3; DCF 2.0 standard; DPOF compliant)
Movies:
MOV format, H.264/AVC standard, IMA-ADPCM (stereo)
Recording Media
Built-in Memory (Image Storage Area: 52.2MB*)
SD/SDHC/SDXC
* Built-in memory capacity after formatting
Recorded Image Sizes Snapshots:
x
x
x
16M (4608 3456), 3:2 (4608 3072), 16:9 (4608 2592),
10M (3648 2736), 5M (2560 1920), 3M (2048 1536),
VGA (640 480)
x
x
x
x
Movies:
x
x
FHD (1920 1080 30 fps), HD (1280 720 15 fps/20 fps/
30 fps) (When shooting movie with ART SHOT only.),
STD (640 480 30 fps), HS1000 (224 64 1000 fps),
HS480 (224 160 480 fps), HS240 (512 384 240 fps),
HS120 (640 480 120 fps),
x
x
x
x
x
x
HS30-240 (512 384 30-240 fps switchable),
HS30-120 (640 480 30-120 fps switchable)
x
Effective Pixels
Imaging Element
16.1 Megapixels
Size: 1/2.3-inch square pixel high-speed CMOS
Total Pixels: 16.79 Megapixels
Lens/Focal Distance
(Snapshot)
F3.0 (W) to 5.9 (T) f = 4.24 to 53.0 mm
(equivalent to 24 to 300 mm in 35 mm format)
Zoom
12.5X Optical zoom, 25.0X in combination with Multi SR Zoom
4X Digital zoom
Up to 199.3X when HD Zoom and Digital zoom are used in
combination (VGA size)
Focusing
Contrast Detection Auto Focus; with AF assist light
• Focus Modes:
Auto Focus, Macro Focus, Super Macro Focus, Infinity,
Manual Focus
• AF Area:
Intelligent, Spot, Multi, Tracking
9
9
) (Wide Angle)
Approximate Focus
Range
(From Lens Surface)
Auto Focus: 5 cm to
(2.0" to
Macro Focus: 1 cm to 50 cm (0.4" to 19.7")
(Fifth step zoom from the Widest Angle setting)
Super Macro Focus: 1 cm to 50 cm (0.4" to 19.7")
9
Infinity:
Manual Focus: 5 cm to
• Range is affected by optical zoom.
(Wide Angle)
9
9
) (Wide Angle)
(2.0" to
Metering
Multi-pattern, center weighted, and spot by imaging element
Exposure Control
Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Speed Priority AE,
Manual Exposure
Exposure
–2.0 EV to +2.0 EV (in 1/3EV steps)
Compensation
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Shutter
CMOS electronic shutter, mechanical shutter
Shutter Speed
Snapshot (Program Auto): 1/4 to 1/2000 second
Snapshot (Premium Auto PRO): 4 to 1/4000 second
Snapshot (Aperture Priority AE): 1 to 1/2000 second
Snapshot (Shutter Speed Priority AE): 15 to 1/2000 second
Snapshot (Manual Exposure): 15 to 1/2000 second
• 1/25000-second shutter speed is possible only with High
speed Continuous Shutter, shutter speed priority AE or
manual exposure.
• May differ due to the camera setup.
Aperture Value
White Balance
F3.0 (W) to F7.9 (W) (With ND filter)
• Using optical zoom changes the aperture value.
Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Shade, Day White Fluorescent,
Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, Manual WB
Sensitivity
Snapshots:
(Standard Output
Sensitivity)
Auto, ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800,
ISO 1600, ISO 3200 equivalent
Snapshots (High Speed Night Shot):
ISO 25600 equivalent maximum
Movies: Auto
Flash Modes
Flash Range
Auto, Off, On, Red-eye reduction
0.4 m to 4.7 m (1.3' to 15.4') (Wide Angle)
(ISO Sensitivity: Auto) 0.9 m to 2.4 m (3.0' to 7.9') (Telephoto)
• Range is affected by optical zoom.
Flash Intensity
Adjustment
–2, –1, 0, +1, +2
Flash Charging Time Approximately 5 seconds
Monitor Screen
3.0-inch TFT color LCD (Super Clear LCD)
460,800 (960 480) dots
x
External connection
terminal
USB port (Hi-Speed USB compliance, USB charging),
AV output terminal (NTSC/PAL)
HDMI output (Mini)
Microphones
Speaker
Stereo
Monaural
x
Power Requirements Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-130)
1
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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.
Number of Shots (Operating Time)*1
515 shots
Number of Shots (ECO)*1
640 shots
Actual movie recording time (FHD Movie)*1
Approximate continuous movie recording time (FHD Movie)
1 hour 35 minutes
2 hours 35 minutes
Approximate continuous movie recording time
(High speed movie (HS 240))
2 hours 55 minutes
5 hours 50 minutes
Continuous Playback (Snapshots)*2
• Battery: NP-130 (Rated Capacity: 1800 mAh)
• Recording Medium: 16GB SDHC memory card (SanDisk Corporation)
*1 In accordance with CIPA (Camera and Imaging Products Association) standards
*2 Standard temperature (23°C (73°F)), one-image scroll approximately every
10 seconds
• The above values are based a new battery, starting from a full charge. Repeated
charging shortens battery life.
• Frequency of flash, zoom, High Speed Continuous Shutter, and Auto Focus usage,
and the time the camera is on greatly affects recording time and number of shots
values.
Power Consumption
Dimensions
3.7 V DC, Approximately 5.6 W
x
x
104.8 (W) 59.1 (H) 28.6 (D) mm
x
x
(4.1" (W) 2.3" (H) 1.1" (D))
(24.2 mm (0.95") thick excluding projections)
Weight
Approximately 205 g (7.2 oz)
(including battery and memory card*)
Approximately 165 g (5.8 oz)
(excluding battery and memory card)
* 16GB SDHC memory card (SanDisk Corporation)
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. Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-130)
Rated Voltage
3.7 V
Rated Capacitance
1800 mAh
Operating Temperature
Requirements
0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
x
x
Dimensions
37.8 (W) 44.8 (H) 11.2 (D) mm
x
x
(1.49" (W) 1.76" (H) 0.44" (D)) (excluding projections)
Weight
Approximately 38 g (1.3 oz)
. USB-AC adaptor (AD-C53U)
Input Power
100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 100 mA
Output Power
5.0 V DC, 650 mA
Operating Temperature
Requirements
5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F)
x
x
Dimensions
53 (W) 21 (H) 45 (D) mm
x
x
(2.1" (W) 0.83" (H) 1.8" (D)) (excluding projections)
Weight
Approximately 37 g (1.3 oz)
• 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.
Declaration of Conformity According to EU Directive
Manufacturer:
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan
Responsible within the European Union:
CASIO EUROPE GmbH
Casio-Platz 1, 22848 Norderstedt, Germany
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CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan
M29
MA1301-A
2013
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