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E MUL TI PJ CAMERA Multifunctional Camera System Thank you f or purchasing this CASIO Product. • Before trying to use this camera, be sure to carefully read “Saf ety Precautions” in the MUL TI PJ CAMERA/Multifunctional Camera System YC-400 User’ s Guide.
INTRODUCTION 2 INTRODUCTION About This Manual This manual covers the stand-alone operation of the digital camera that is part of the CASIO MULTI PJ CAMERA/ Multifunctional Camera System.
INTRODUCTION 3 Contents 2 INTRODUCTION About This Manual ....................................................... 2 Document Camera Features ....................................... 9 Digital Camera Features .............................................
INTRODUCTION 4 Specifying Image Size and Quality ............................ 53 T o specify the image size 53 T o specify image quality 54 55 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Selecting the Focus Mode .
INTRODUCTION 5 PRINT Image Matching I I .............................................. 11 4 Exif Print .................................................................... 1 14 Using USB DIRECT -PRINT ...................................... 1 15 Using the F A VORITE Folder .
INTRODUCTION 6 Using World T ime ..................................................... 129 T o display the World T ime screen 129 T o configure World T ime settings 130 T o configure summer time (DST) settings 131 Changing the Display Language .......
INTRODUCTION 7 Installing Software from the CASIO CD-ROM in Windows ................................................................... 158 Getting Started 159 Selecting a Language 159 Viewing the Contents of the “ Read me ” File 159 Installing an Application 160 Exiting the Menu Application 160 161 APPENDIX Menu Reference .
INTRODUCTION 8 IMPORTANT! • The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual.
INTRODUCTION 9 Document Camera Features • Business Shot Mode Record images of documents (A4 size), business cards, display panels, whiteboard contents, and more with the touch of a button. Recorded images can then be incorporated into presentations.
INTRODUCTION 10 • Easy Charging Just place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge its battery. • Easy Image Transfer Transfer images to a computer simply by placing the camera onto the USB cradle. • Photo Stand feature A slideshow of images in file memory can be played while the camera is on its USB cradle.
INTRODUCTION 11 • Calendar screen A simple operation displays a full-month calendar on the camera ’ s monitor screen. Each day of the full-month calendar shows a thumbnail of the first image recorded for that date, which helps to make searching for a particular image quicker and easier.
INTRODUCTION 12 Precautions Test for proper operation before using the camera! Before using the camera to record important images, make sure you first record a number of test images and check the results to ensure that the camera is configured correctly and operating properly (page 40).
INTRODUCTION 13 Condensation • When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or on interior components.
INTRODUCTION 14 Lens • Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction. • Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can interfere with proper image recording.
GETTING READY 15 GETTING READY This section contains information about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera. About This Manual This section contains information about the conventions used in this manual. ■ Terminology The following table defines the terminology used in this manual.
GETTING READY 16 6 5 1 2 3 4 ■ Front General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. Camera 1 Shutter release button 2 Power button 3 Fl.
GETTING READY 17 H IJ H Battery compartment cover I Connector J Tripod screw hole * Use this hole when attaching the camera bracket or when attaching to a tripod. ■ Bottom USB Cradle Simply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB cradle lets you perform the following tasks.
GETTING READY 18 Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera ’ s status. REC mode 1 Flash Mode indicator None Auto Flash Off Flash.
GETTING READY 19 E F G D H D Digital zoom indicator E Shutter speed value • An out of range aperture or shutter speed causes the corresponding monitor screen value to turn amber. F Aperture value G ISO sensitivity H Zoom indicator • Left side indicates optical zoom.
GETTING READY 20 PLAY mode 5 Quality FINE NORMAL ECONOMY 6 Built-in memory selected for data storage. Memory card selected for data storage. 7 Date and time 8 Battery capacity IMPORTANT! • Some information may not display properly if you display an image that was recorded using a different digital camera model.
GETTING READY 21 Indicators on (page 18) Histogram on (page 76) Indicators off Monitor screen off Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Each press of the [DISP] button changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below. IMPORTANT! • You cannot turn off the monitor screen in the following cases: In the PLAY mode, in the BESTSHOT mode.
GETTING READY 22 Attaching the Strap Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the illustration. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when using the camera to protect against accidentally dropping it. • The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera only.
GETTING READY 23 2. While pulling the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration, align the arrow mark on the battery with the arrow mark on the camera and slide the battery into the camera. Arrow marks NP-20 Stopper 3. Swing the battery compartment cover closed, and then slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow.
GETTING READY 24 To charge the battery 1. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN] connector of the USB cradle, and then plug it in to a household power outlet. AC Adaptor [DC IN] USB Cradle AC power cord To remove the battery 1. Open the battery compartment cover.
GETTING READY 25 2. Turn off the camera. 3. Set the camera onto the USB cradle. • Remove the bracket from the bottom of the camera, and then place the camera onto the USB cradle. • Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on.
GETTING READY 26 • If the [CHARGE] lamp starts flashing red, it means that an error occurs while charging. An error can be caused by any of the following: a problem with the USB cradle, a problem with the camera, or a problem with the battery or how it is loaded.
GETTING READY 27 ■ If the camera works normally 1. Continue using the camera until the current charge is used up, and then charge the battery. ■ If the camera does not work normally This can mean there is a problem with how the battery is loaded. 1.
GETTING READY 28 ■ Tip to Make the Battery Last Longer • If you do not need the flash while recording, select (flash off) for the flash mode. See page 48 for more information. • You can also conserve battery power by using the [DISP] button to turn off the monitor screen.
GETTING READY 29 Power Supply Precautions Note the following precautions when handling or using the battery and the optional charger unit. ■ Battery Handling Precautions ● SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before trying to use the battery for the first time.
GETTING READY 30 ● PRECAUTIONS DURING USE • The battery is designed for use with this CASIO digital camera only. • Use only the USB cradle that comes with the camera or the specified optional charger unit to charge the battery. Never use any other type of charger unit for charging.
GETTING READY 31 ● BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS • Make sure you remove the battery when you do not plan to use the camera for a long time. A battery left in the camera discharges very small amounts of power even when power is turned off, which can lead to a dead battery or the need for longer charging before the next use.
GETTING READY 32 • Use the AC adaptor where it will not be splashed with water. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock. • Do not place a vase or any other container filled with liquid on top of the AC adaptor. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
GETTING READY 33 Configuring Power Saving Settings You can configure the settings described below to conserve battery power. Sleep : Automatically turns off the monitor screen if no operation is performed for a specified amount of time in the REC mode.
GETTING READY 34 Using the On-screen Menus Pressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screen that you can use to perform various operations. The menu that appears depends on whether you are in the REC mode or the PLAY mode. The following shows an example menu procedure in the REC mode.
GETTING READY 35 ● Menu Screen Operations When you want to do this: Move between tabs Move from the tab to the settings Move from the settings to the tab Move between the settings Display the option.
GETTING READY 36 6. Perform one of the following operations to apply the setting you configured. To do this: Apply the setting and exit the menu screen. Apply the setting and return to feature selection in step 4. Apply the setting and return to tab selection in step 3.
GETTING READY 37 IMPORTANT! • The camera ’ s clock settings are cleared whenever power is totally cut off. This can happen if the battery goes dead while the camera is not being supplied power by the USB cradle. The clock setting screen will appear automatically the next time you turn on power after the settings are cleared.
GETTING READY 38 3. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the geographical area where you live, and then press [SET]. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the name of the city where you live, and then press [SET]. 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the summer time (DST) setting you want, and then press [SET].
GETTING READY 39 8. Press [SET] to register the settings and exit the setting screen. To do this: Change the setting at the current cursor location Move the cursor between settings Toggle between 12-hour and 24- hour timekeeping Do this: Press [ ] and [ ].
40 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTE • Your image will be blurred if you move the camera when pressing the shutter release button. Press the shutter release button carefully, taking care that there is no camera movement. This is especially important when available lighting is low, which slows down the shutter speed.
41 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording an Image Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed in accordance with the brightness of the subject. Images you record are stored in the camera ’ s built-in memory, or to a memory card if you have one loaded in the camera.
42 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Shutter release button 4. Press the shutter release button half way to focus the image. • When you press the shutter release button half way, the camera ’ s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image, and displays the shutter speed and aperture values.
43 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 5. After making sure that the image is focused properly, press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to record. • The number of images that can be stored in memory depends on the resolution setting you are using (pages 53, 171).
44 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING About the REC Mode Monitor Screen • The image shown on the monitor screen in the REC mode is a simplified image for composing purposes. The actual image is recorded in accordance with the image quality setting currently selected on your camera.
45 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Optical Viewfinder You can conserve battery power by turning off the camera ’ s monitor screen (page 21) and using the optical viewfinder to compose images. IMPORTANT! • The frame that is visible inside of the viewfinder indicates the image recorded at a distance of about one meter (3.
46 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using Zoom Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom. Optical Zoom The range of the optical zoom factor is shown below. Optical Zoom Factor Range: 1X to 3X 1. In the REC mode, press the zoom button to change the zoom factor.
47 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Digital Zoom Digital zoom is activated after you reach the maximum optical zoom factor (3X). It enlarges the part of the image at the center of the image screen. The range of the digital zoom factor is shown below. Digital Zoom Factor Range: 3X to 12X (in combination with optical zoom) 1.
48 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Flash Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Press [ ] ( ) to select the flash mode. • Each press of [ ] ( ) cycles through the flash mode settings shown below on the monitor screen.
49 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 3. Record the image. IMPORTANT! • The flash unit of this camera fires a number of times when you record an image. The initial flashes are pre-flashes, which the camera uses to obtain information that it uses for exposure settings.
50 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Flash Unit Status You can find out the current flash unit status by pressing the shutter release button half way and checking the monitor screen and red operation lamp. Red operation lamp * The indicator is also shown on the monitor screen when the flash unit is ready to fire.
51 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Self-timer The self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10- second delay of the shutter release after you press the shutter release button. A Triple Self-timer feature lets you perform three consecutive self-timer operations to record three images.
52 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • With the Triple Self-timer, the camera records a series of three images in the sequence described below. 1. The camera performs a 10-second countdown and then records the first image. 2. The camera prepares to record the next image.
53 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Specifying Image Size and Quality You can specify the image size and image quality to suit the type of image you are recording. To specify the image size 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the “ REC ” tab.
54 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To specify image quality 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the “ REC ” tab. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ Quality ” , and then press [ ]. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].
55 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS No indicator (Auto F ocus) (Macro) PF (P an F ocus) (Infinity) MF (Manual Focus) OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS This section describes other powerful features and functions that are available for recording.
56 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS When you see this: Green focus frame Green operation lamp Red focus frame Flashing green operation lamp It means this: The image is focused. The image is not in focus. 3. Press the shutter release button the rest of the way to record the image.
57 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Macro Mode The Macro mode lets you focus automatically on close up subjects. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter release button down half way. The following is the focus range in the Macro mode.
58 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Infinity Mode The Infinity mode fixes focus at infinity ( ∞ ). Use this mode when recording scenery and other faraway images. 1. Keep pressing [ ] ( ) until the focus mode indicator shows “ ” . 2. Record the image.
59 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. While watching the image on the monitor screen, use [ ] and [ ] to focus. • Pressing [ ] or [ ] causes the area inside of the boundary displayed in step 1 to fill the monitor screen momentarily to aid in focus.
60 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Keeping the shutter release button half way down, re- compose the image as you like. • This locks the focus on the subject that is currently within the focus frame. 3. When the image is composed the way you want, press the shutter release button the rest of the way to record it.
61 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to change the exposure compensation value, and then press [SET]. • Pressing [SET] registers the displayed value. Up : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subjects and backlight subjects.
62 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Adjusting White Balance The wavelengths of the light produced by various light sources (sunlight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types, so the colors of an image appear more natural.
63 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Adjusting White Balance Manually Under some light sources, automatic white balance under the “Auto” setting can take a long time to complete. Also, the auto white balance range (color temperature range) is limited. Manual white balance helps to ensure that colors are recorded correctly for a particular light source.
64 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recalling Setups for Recording Documents and Panels in the Business Shot Mode The camera comes with a number of preset setups for optimal results when recording A4-size documents, display panels, whiteboard contents, and business cards.
65 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the BESTSHOT Mode Selecting one of the 21 BESTSHOT scenes automatically sets up the camera for recording a similar type of image. ■ Example Sample Scene • Scenery • Night Scene • Night Scene Portrait • Portrait To enter the Business Shot mode 1.
66 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ REC ” tab, select “ REC Mode ” , and then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ BESTSHOT ” , and then press [SET]. • This enters the BESTSHOT mode and displays a sample scene.
67 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup You can use the procedure below to save the setup of an image you recorded for later recall when you need it again. Recalling a setup you save automatically sets up the camera accordingly. 1.
68 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • BESTSHOT user setups are located in the camera’s built-in memory after the built-in sample scenes. • When a BESTSHOT user setup is recalled, the monitor screen in step 4 of the procedure on page 66 displays the text “Recall User Scene”.
69 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Combined Images 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ REC ” tab, select “ REC Mode ” , and then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ BESTSHOT ” , and then press [SET]. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ Coupling Shot ” , and then press [SET].
70 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 5. Align the focus frame on the monitor screen with the subject you want on the left side of the image, and then press the shutter release button to record the image. • The focus, exposure, white balance, zoom, and flash settings are fixed for this type of image.
71 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot) Pre-shot helps you get the background you want, even if you need to ask someone else to record the image for you. Basically, Pre-shot is a two-step process. 1.
72 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ REC ” tab, select “ REC Mode ” , and then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ BESTSHOT ” , and then press [SET]. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ Pre-shot ” , and then press [SET].
73 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ REC ” tab, select “ REC Mode ” , and then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ ( + ) ” and then press [SET]. • This enters the Snapshot Audio Mode.
74 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording Your Voice The Voice Recording Mode provides quick and easy recording of your voice. • Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format This is the Windows standard format for audio recording. The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is “.
75 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Press the shutter release button to start voice recording. • The remaining recording time value counts down on the monitor screen and the green operation lamp flashes as recording is performed. • Pressing the [DISP] button during voice recording turns off the monitor screen.
76 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • When the histogram is too far to the left, it means that there are too many dark pixels. This type of histogram 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.
77 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS REC Mode Camera Settings The following are the settings you can make before recording an image using a REC mode. • ISO sensitivity • Grid on/off • Image Review on/off • L/R key setting • Power on default settings • Resetting the camera NOTE • You can also configure the settings listed below.
78 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying ISO Sensitivity Use the following procedure to select the ISO sensitivity setting that suits the type of image you are recording. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ REC ” tab, select “ ISO ” , and then press [ ].
79 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS To do this: Display images on the monitor screen for about one second immediately after they are recorded Do not display images immediately after they are recorded Select this setting: On Off Turning Image Review On and Off Image review displays an image on the monitor screen as soon as you record it.
80 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Assigning Functions to the [ ] and [ ] Keys A “key customization” feature lets you configure the [ ] and [ ] keys so they change camera settings whenever they are pressed in the REC mode.
81 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Power On Default Settings The camera’s “mode memory” feature lets you specify the power on default settings individually for the REC mode, flash mode, focus mode, white balance mode, ISO sensitivity, AF Area, digital zoom mode, manual focus position and zoom position.
82 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ Memory ” tab, select the item you want to change, and then press [ ].
83 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Resetting the Camera Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera’s settings to their initial defaults as shown under “Menu Reference” on page 161. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ Set Up ” tab, select “ Reset ” , and then press [ ].
84 PLAYBACK PLAYBACK 3. Use [ ] (forward) or [ ] (back) to scroll through files on the monitor screen. NOTES • Holding down [ ] or [ ] scrolls images at high speed.
85 PLAYBACK Playing an Audio Snapshot Perform the steps below to display an audio snapshot (indicated by a indicator) and play its audio. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] until the image you want is displayed. 2. Press [SET]. • This plays back the audio that accompanies the displayed image.
86 PLAYBACK S E T S E T [SET] Shutter release button Flipping the Display The following procedure flips the image 180 degrees. This comes in handy when you want to show someone standing in front of you an image on the monitor screen.
87 PLAYBACK Zooming the Display Image Perform the following procedure to zoom the image currently on the monitor screen up to four times its normal size. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to display the image you want. 2. Press the zoom button ( ) to enlarge the image.
88 PLAYBACK Using Auto Trapezoid Correction in the Business Shot Mode Auto trapezoid correction automatically corrects rectangular distortion of images recorded in the Business Shot mode. Note that auto trapezoid correction must be turned on to be performed.
89 PLAYBACK Manual Trapezoid Correction Exiting the Business Shot mode causes auto trapezoid correction to turn off automatically. You can, however, perform manual trapezoid correction in other modes. When performing manual trapezoid correction, you can crop the area of the image you want to correct.
90 PLAYBACK ■ To cancel manual trapezoid correction 1. In the PLAY mode, display the corrected image for which you want to cancel trapezoid correction. 2. Press [MENU]. 3. On the “ PLAY ” tab, select “ Keystone ” , and then press [ ]. 4.
91 PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • The above procedure can be performed only on an image that has already been trapezoid corrected. Such an image is indicated by the icon on the display. • Performing the above procedure on an image that is larger than 1600 x 1200 pixels causes the corrected image to be resized to 1600 x 1200 pixels.
92 PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • Resizing an image creates a new file that contains the image in the size you select. The file with the original image also remains in memory. • Images smaller than 640 x 480 pixels cannot be resized. • An image recorded using the 2304 x 1536 (3:2) pixel size cannot be resized.
93 PLAYBACK Cropping an Image Use the following procedure when you want to crop a portion of an enlarged image and use the remaining part of the image as an e-mail attachment, Web page image, etc. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through images and display the one you want to crop.
94 PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • Cropping an image creates a new file that contains the cropped image. The file with the original image also remains in memory. • An image recorded using the 2304 x 1536 (3:2) pixel size cannot be cropped. • Voice recording file images cannot be cropped.
95 PLAYBACK 3. Pressing any button besides [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] displays the full-size version of the image where the selection boundary is located.
96 PLAYBACK Month/Year Date selection cursor Displaying the Calendar Screen Use the following procedure to display a 1-month calendar. While the calendar is on the display, you can select a date, which displays the first image recorded on that date. This helps to make it easy to find the images you want.
97 PLAYBACK Playing a Slide Show Slide Show automatically plays back images in sequence at a fixed interval. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY ” tab, select “ Slideshow ” , and then press [ ]. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ Start ” , and then press [SET].
98 PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • Note that all buttons are disabled while an image change is in progress. Wait until an image is stopped on the monitor screen before performing a button operation, or hold down the button until the image stops.
99 PLAYBACK ■ Selecting a Particular Image for a Slideshow When you select “ One image ” as the slideshow type, the slide show displays only one image, without changing it. Use this setting when you want a particular image to remain on the display while the camera is on the USB cradle (Photo Stand feature).
100 PLAYBACK To set the slideshow interval 1. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ Interval ” . 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the interval setting you want, and then press [SET]. • You can specify “ MAX ” , or a value in the range of 1 to 30 seconds as the interval.
101 PLAYBACK • While audio is playing, you can use [ ] and [ ] to adjust the volume level. 3. To stop the Phot Stand slideshow, press [PHOTO] again. IMPORTANT! • The battery is not charged while a Photo Stand slideshow is in progress. To charge the battery, stop the slideshow.
102 PLAYBACK 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ Rotate ” , and then press [SET]. • This rotates the image 90 degrees to the right. 5. After you are finished configuring settings, press [MENU] to exit the setting screen. IMPORTANT! • You cannot rotate an image that is protected.
103 PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • Image Roulette does not display voice recording images. • Image Roulette is disabled when there is only one snapshot image available. • Note that Image Roulette works only with images recorded with this camera. Image Roulette may not operate properly when other types of images are in memory.
104 PLAYBACK 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through snapshots until the one to which you want to add audio is displayed. 2. Press [MENU]. 3. Select the “ PLAY ” tab, select “ Dubbing ” , and then press [ ]. 4. Press the shutter release button to start audio recording.
105 PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • Keep the microphone on the front of the camera pointed at the subject. • Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers. • Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far from the subject.
106 PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused. • If your recording has index marks (page 75) inside it, you can jump to the index mark before or after the current playback location by pausing playback and then pressing [ ] or [ ].
DELETING FILES 107 DELETING FILES You can delete a single file, or you can delete all files currently in memory. IMPORTANT! • Note that file deletion cannot be undone. Once you delete a file, it is gone. Make sure you really do not need a file anymore before you delete it.
DELETING FILES 108 Deleting All Files The following procedure deletes all unprotected files currently in memory. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [ ] ( ). 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ All Files Delete ” , and then press [SET]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ Yes ” .
FILE MANAGEMENT 109 FILE MANAGEMENT The file management capabilities of the camera make it easy to keep track of images. You can protect files against deletion, and even use its DPOF feature to specify images for printing.
FILE MANAGEMENT 110 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ On ” , and then press [SET]. • A file that is protected is indicated by the mark. • To unprotect a file, select “ Off ” in step 4, and then press [SET]. 5. Press [MENU] to exit the menu screen.
FILE MANAGEMENT 111 To protect all files in memory 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY ” tab, select “ Protect ” , and then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ All Files : On ” , and then press [SET]. • To unprotect all files, press [SET] in step 3 so the setting shows “ All Files : Off ” .
FILE MANAGEMENT 112 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the number of copies. • You can specify up to 99 for the number of copies. Specify 00 if you do not want to have the image printed. 6. To turn on date stamping for the prints, press [DISP] so 12 12 1 is displayed.
FILE MANAGEMENT 113 To configure print settings for all images 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY ” tab, select “ DPOF ” , and then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ All images ” , and then press [ ].
FILE MANAGEMENT 114 Exif Print Exif Print is an internationally supported, open standard file format that makes it possible to capture and display vibrant digital images with accurate colors.
FILE MANAGEMENT 115 1. Use the DPOF procedure on page 111 to specify the images in file memory that you want to print. 2. Use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect the USB cradle to a printer. • Also, connect the AC adaptor to the USB cradle and plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet.
FILE MANAGEMENT 116 6. Press the USB cradle [USB] button. • This displays the print menu on the camera ’ s monitor screen. 7. On the camera ’ s monitor screen, use [ ] and [ ] to select “ Print ” , and then press [SET]. • This automatically starts printing of the images you specified with the DPOF procedure.
FILE MANAGEMENT 117 Using the FAVORITE Folder You can copy scenery shots, photos of your family, or other special images from a file storage folder (page 147) to the FAVORITE folder in built-in memory (page 147).
FILE MANAGEMENT 118 NOTES • Copying an image file with the above procedure creates a 320 x 240-pixel QVGA-size image in the FAVORITE folder. • A file copied into the FAVORITE folder is automatically assigned a file name that is a serial number.
FILE MANAGEMENT 119 NOTE • Holding down [ ] or [ ] scrolls images at high speed. IMPORTANT! • Note that a FAVORITE folder is created in the camera ’ s built-in memory only. No FAVORITE folder is created on a memory card when you use one.
FILE MANAGEMENT 120 IMPORTANT! • You cannot use the delete operations on page 107 to delete images from the FAVORITE folder. Performing the memory format operation (page 132), however, does delete FAVORITE folder files. To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 1.
OTHER SETTINGS 121 OTHER SETTINGS Configuring Sound Settings You can configure different sounds to play whenever you turn on the camera, press the shutter release button half- way or all the way, or perform a key operation. To configure sound settings 1.
OTHER SETTINGS 122 To set the volume level 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ Set Up ” tab, select “ Sounds ” , and then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ Volume ” . 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the volume setting you want, and then press [SET].
OTHER SETTINGS 123 IMPORTANT! • You can select any one of the following types of image as the startup image. — The camera ’ s built-in startup image — A snapshot you recorded with the camera .
OTHER SETTINGS 124 3. Change the name of the file to one of the following. Snapshot Image: ENDING.JPG • Input the following file name only (without file name extension) if your computer is configured to hide file name extensions. File Name: ENDING • Your camera is now configured to display a power down image.
OTHER SETTINGS 125 ■ To cancel Power Down Image settings 1. Use the USB cable to connect the camera to your computer (page 140). 2. Change the name of the current power down image from ENDING.JPG to something else, or delete the current power down image from Flash memory.
OTHER SETTINGS 126 Using the Alarm You can configure up to three alarms that cause the camera to beep and display a specified image at the time you specify. To set an alarm 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY ” tab, select “ Alarm ” , and then press [ ].
OTHER SETTINGS 127 Stopping the Alarm When an alarm time is reached while the camera is turned off, the alarm will sound for about one minute (or until you stop it), and then the camera will turn on. To stop the alarm after it starts to sound, press any button.
OTHER SETTINGS 128 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ City ” , and then press [ ]. 5. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the geographical area that contains location you want to select as your Home Time zone, and then press [SET].
OTHER SETTINGS 129 Changing the Date Format You can select from among three different formats for display of the date. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ Set Up ” tab, select “ Date Style ” , and then press [ ].
OTHER SETTINGS 130 To configure World Time settings 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ Set Up ” tab, select “ World Time ” , and then press [ ]. • This displays the current World Time zone. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ World ” , and then press [ ].
OTHER SETTINGS 131 To configure summer time (DST) settings 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ Set Up ” tab, select “ World Time ” , and then press [ ]. • This displays the current World Time Settings. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ World ” , and then press [ ].
OTHER SETTINGS 132 Changing the Display Language You can use the following procedure to select one of ten language as the display language. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ Set Up ” tab, select “ Language ” , and then press [ ].
OTHER SETTINGS 133 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ Format ” , and then press [SET]. • To exit the format operation without formatting, select “ Cancel ” .
USING A MEMORY CARD 134 USING A MEMORY CARD You can expand the storage capabilities of your camera by using a commercially available memory card (SD memory card or MultiMediaCard). You can also copy files from built-in flash memory to a memory card and from a memory card to flash memory.
USING A MEMORY CARD 135 Using a Memory Card IMPORTANT! • Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory card. • Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it. Never try to force a memory card into the slot when you feel resistance.
USING A MEMORY CARD 136 Formatting a Memory Card Formatting a memory card deletes any data already stored on it. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to use the camera to format a memory card. Formatting a memory card on a computer and then using it in the camera can slow down data processing by the camera.
USING A MEMORY CARD 137 Memory Card Precautions • If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore normal operation by reformatting it. However, we recommend that you always take along more than one memory card whenever using the camera far away from the home or office.
USING A MEMORY CARD 138 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ Built-in Card ” , and then press [SET]. • This starts the copy operation and displays the message “ Busy.... Please wait... ” . • After the copy operation is complete, the monitor screen shows the last file in the folder.
USING A MEMORY CARD 139 To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory With this procedure you can copy one file at a time. 1. Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure under “ To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card ” . 2.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 140 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER After using the USB cradle to establish a USB connection between the camera and your computer, you can use your computer to view images in file memory and copy images to your computer ’ s hard disk or other storage media.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 141 IMPORTANT! • Do not try to establish a connection between the camera and computer before installing the USB driver onto the computer.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 142 USB port Connector A USB cable (bundled) [USB] Connector B 6. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN] connector of the USB cradle, and then plug it in to a household power outlet. 7. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the USB cradle and your computer ’ s USB port.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 143 PHOT O CHAR G E USB D I SP MENU SET R E C PLAY 8. After making sure the camera is turned off, place the camera onto the USB cradle. • Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on. 9. Press the USB cradle ’ s [USB] button.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 144 10. On your computer, double-click “ My Computer ” . 11. Double-click “ Removable Disk ” . • Your computer sees the camera ’ s file memory as a removable disk. 12. Double-click the “ Dcim ” folder. 13. Double-click the folder that contains the image you want.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 145 Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer The following are the operations you can perform while there is a USB connection between your camera and computer. See the referenced pages for more information about each operation.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 146 Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer The procedures in this section describe how to transfer images from the camera to your computer using a memory card. Using a Computer with a Built-in SD Memory Card Slot Insert the SD memory card directly into the slot.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 147 Memory Data Images recorded with this camera and other data are stored in memory using DCF (Design rule for Camera File System) protocol. DCF protocol is designed to make it easier to exchange image and other data between digital cameras and other devices.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 148 ■ Folder and File Contents • DCIM folder Folder that stores all of the digital camera files • Storage folder Folder for storing files created by the digital came.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 149 Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions • Note that the folder named “ DCIM ” is the parent (top) folder of all the files in memory.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 150 Creating an album 1. In the PLAY mode, press [ ] ( ). 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ Create ” , and then press [SET]. • This starts creation of the album, and causes the message “ Busy.... Please wait.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 151 • Creating an album causes a file folder named “ ALBUM ” , which contains a file named “ INDEX.HTM ” plus other files to be created in camera memory or on the memory card. IMPORTANT! • Never open the battery compartment cover or remove the memory card from the camera while an album is being created.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 152 Configuring Detailed Album Settings 1. In the PLAY mode, press [ ] ( ). 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ Set Up ” , and then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the item whose setting you want to change, and then press [ ].
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 153 ■ Auto Album Creation On/Off This setting controls whether an album is created automatically whenever you turn off the camera.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 154 Viewing Album Files You can view and print album files using your computer ’ s Web browser application. 1. Use your computer to access the data in built- in memory or on the memory card, or access a memory card with your computer (pages 140, 146).
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 155 Index Info 4. If you created the album after selecting “ Normal ” type or “ Index/Info ” as the album type under “ Configuring Detailed Album Settings ” on page 152, you can click one of the following display options.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 156 NOTES • When printing an album page, you should set up your Web browser as described below. — Select the browser frame where the images are located. — Set margins to the lowest possible values. — Set the background color to a printable color.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 157 Saving an Album • To save an album, copy the “ DCIM ” folder from camera memory or the memory card to your computer ’ s hard disk, a CD-R, an MO disk, or some other storage medium. Note that copying only the “ ALBUM ” folder, does not copy image data and other necessary files.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 158 Photo Loader This application loads image data saved in JPEG format from a digital camera to your computer. With this camera, you can also load audio snapshot and voice recording WAV files to your computer. Photohands This application is for retouching and printing image files.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 159 Getting Started Start up your computer and insert the CASIO CD-ROM into its CD-ROM drive. This will automatically launch the menu application, which displays a menu screen on your computer. • The menu application may not start up automatically on some computers.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 160 Installing an Application 1. Click the “ Install ” button for the application you want to install. 2. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to follow the instructions carefully and completely.
APPENDIX 161 APPENDIX Menu Reference The following shows lists of menus that appear in the REC mode and PLAY mode, and their settings. • The settings that are underlined in the following table are initial defaults.
APPENDIX 162 ■ PLAY mode ● PLAY tab menu Auto Keystone Keystone Slideshow Calender Favorites DPOF Protect Rotation Resize Trimming Dubbing Alarm Copy On/Off Correct/Cancel Start / Images / Time / .
APPENDIX 163 Sounds Startup File No. World Time Date Style Adjust Language Sleep Auto Power Off Format Reset Startup / Half Shutter / Shutter / Operation / Volume On (Selectable image) / Off Continue / Reset Home / World Home Time setup (city, DST, etc.
APPENDIX 164 REC mode Operation Lamp Self-timer Lamp Green Lit Lit Pattern 3 Lit Pattern 2 Red Pattern 3 Lit Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Lit Red Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Operational (Power on, recording enabled) Flash is charging. Flash charging is complete. Auto Focus operation was successful.
APPENDIX 165 USB Cradle Indicator Lamps The USB cradle has two indicator lamps: a [CHARGE] lamp and a [USB] lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the USB cradle and camera.
APPENDIX 166 Power does not turn on. Camera suddenly powers down. Image is not recorded when the shutter release button is pressed. Auto Focus does not focus properly 1) The battery is not oriented correctly. 2) The battery is dead. 1) Auto Power Off activated (page 33).
APPENDIX 167 Image Recording Symptom Possible Cause Action The subject is out of focus in the recorded image. Camera powers down during self-timer countdown. Monitor screen image is out of focus. Recorded images are not saved in memory. Color of the playback image is different from the image on the monitor screen during recording.
APPENDIX 168 Other Symptom Possible Cause Action This camera cannot display non-DCF images recorded onto a memory card using another digital camera. Remove the battery from the camera, reinsert it, and then try again. 1) After the computer stops accessing camera file memory, press the [USB] button on the USB cradle.
APPENDIX 169 Display Messages Alarm setting complete. Battery is low. Can not find the file. Cannot register any more files. Card ERROR File could not be saved because battery is low. This message appears after you change the alarm setting. The battery is dead.
APPENDIX 170 The LOCK switch of the SD memory card is locked. You cannot store images to or delete images from a memory card that is locked. There are no files in built-in memory or on the memory card. There are no DPOF settings specifying images and the number of copies of each for printing.
APPENDIX 171 Approximate Memory Capacity and File sizes: • Snapshots * Based on Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. products. Capacity depends on card manufacturer. * To determine the number of images that can be stored on a memory card of a different capacity, multiply the capacities in the table by the appropriate value.
APPENDIX 172 Shutter ................................ CCD electronic shutter; mechanical shutter, 1/8 to 1/2000 second (Changes in accordance with recording mode and ISO sensitivity setting.) • Shutter speed is different for the following BESTSHOT scenes.
APPENDIX 173 Power Consumption ......... DC 3.7V Approximately 3.3W Dimensions ........................ 87(W) x 57(H) x 23.1(D) mm (3.4 ˝ (W) x 2.2 ˝ (H) x 0.9 ˝ (D)) (excluding projections; 19.7mm (0.8 ˝ ) at thinnest part) Weight ...............
APPENDIX 174 Power Supply • Use only the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported.
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