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Digital Camera

EX-Z4U

User’s Guide

K857PCM2DMX

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/.

INTRODUCTION

Unpacking

Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your

dealer as soon as possible.

Rechargeable lithium

ion battery (NP-20)

CD-ROM

USB Cradle

(CA-21A)

USB Cable

Basic Reference

PHOTOCHARGE USB

Special AC Adaptor

(AD-C51J)

Camera

Strap

INTRODUCTION

Contents

I2INTRODUCTION

Unpacking .................................................................... 2

Features ....................................................................... 9

Precautions .................................................................11

General Precautions 11

Data Error Precautions 13

Operating conditions 13

Condensation 14

Lens 14

Other 14

15 QUICK START GUIDE

First, charge the battery! ............................................ 15

To configure display language and clock settings ..... 16

To record an image .................................................... 17

To view a recorded image .......................................... 17

To delete an image ..................................................... 18

19 GETTING READY

About This Manual ..................................................... 19

General Guide ............................................................ 20

Camera 20

USB Cradle 21

Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 22

REC mode 22

PLAY mode 24

Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 25

Indicator Lamps .......................................................... 25

Attaching the Strap .................................................... 26

Power Requirements ................................................. 26

To load the battery 26

To remove the battery 28

To charge the battery 28

Power Supply Precautions 32

Turning the Camera On and Off 36

Configuring Power Saving Settings 36

Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 37

Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 40

To configure display language and clock settings 41

INTRODUCTION

43 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording an Image ................................................... 43

Aiming the Camera 43

Recording an Image 44

Recording Precautions 46

About Auto Focus 47

About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 47

Using the Optical Viewfinder...................................... 48

Using Zoom ................................................................ 49

Optical Zoom 49

Digital Zoom 50

Using the Flash .......................................................... 51

Flash Unit Status 53

Flash Precautions 53

Using the Self-timer ................................................... 54

Specifying Image Size and Quality ............................ 55

To specify the image size 55

To specify image quality 56

58 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 58

Using Auto Focus 58

Using the Macro Mode 60

Using the Pan Focus Mode 60

Using the Infinity Mode 61

Using Manual Focus 62

Using Focus Lock 63

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 64

Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 65

Adjusting White Balance Manually 66

Using the BESTSHOT Mode ..................................... 67

Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup 69

Combining Shots of Two People into a Single

Image (Coupling Shot) ............................................... 71

Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background

Image (Pre-shot) ........................................................ 73

Recording Audio ......................................................... 75

Adding Audio to a Snapshot 75

Recording Your Voice 76

Using the Histogram .................................................. 78

REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................... 79

Specifying ISO Sensitivity 80

Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 81

Turning Image Review On and Off 81

Assigning Functions to the [] and [] Keys 82

Specifying Power On Default Settings 83

Resetting the Camera 84

INTRODUCTION

85 PLAYBACK

Basic Playback Operation .......................................... 85

Playing an Audio Snapshot 86

Flipping the Display .................................................... 87

Zooming the Display Image ....................................... 88

Resizing an Image ..................................................... 89

Cropping an Image..................................................... 90

Displaying the 9-image View ..................................... 91

Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View 92

Displaying the Calendar Screen ................................ 92

Playing a Slide Show ................................................. 93

To specify the slideshow images 95

To specify the slideshow time 96

To set the slideshow interval 96

Using the Photo Stand Feature 97

Rotating the Display Image ........................................ 98

Using Image Roulette ................................................ 99

Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 100

To re-record audio 101

Playing Back a Voice Recording File ....................... 102

103 DELETING FILES

Deleting a Single File ............................................... 103

Deleting All Files ...................................................... 104

105 FILE MANAGEMENT

Folders ..................................................................... 105

Memory Folders and Files 105

Protecting Files ........................................................ 106

To protect a single file 106

To protect all files in memory 107

DPOF ........................................................................ 107

To configure print settings for a single image 108

To configure print settings for all images 109

PRINT Image Matching II ............................................. 110

Exif Print ....................................................................110

Using USB DIRECT-PRINT ...................................... 111

Using the FAVORITE Folder .....................................113

To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 113

To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 114

To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 115

To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 116

INTRODUCTION

117 OTHER SETTINGS

Configuring Sound Settings ......................................117

To configure sound settings 117

To set the volume level 118

Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ............ 118

Configuring Power Down Image Settings.................119

Specifying the File Name Serial Number

Generation Method .................................................. 121

Using the Alarm ........................................................ 122

To set an alarm 122

Stopping the Alarm 123

Setting the Clock ...................................................... 123

To select your Home Time zone 123

To set the current time and date 124

Changing the Date Format 125

Using World Time ..................................................... 125

To display the World Time screen 125

To configure World Time settings 126

To configure summer time (DST) settings 127

Changing the Display Language ............................. 128

Formatting Built-in Memory ...................................... 128

130 USING A MEMORY CARD

Using a Memory Card .............................................. 131

To insert a memory card into the camera 131

To remove a memory card from the camera 132

Formatting a Memory Card 132

Memory Card Precautions 133

Copying Files ........................................................... 134

To copy all the files in built-in memory to

a memory card 134

To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory 135

136 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER

Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 136

USB Connection Precautions 141

Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 141

USB Connection Precautions 145

Operations You Can Perform from Your

Computer .................................................................. 145

Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a

Computer .................................................................. 146

Memory Data ............................................................ 147

DCF Protocol 147

Memory Directory Structure 147

Image Files Supported by the Camera 149

Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions 149

INTRODUCTION

150 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER

Using the Album Feature ......................................... 150

Creating an album 150

Selecting an Album Layout 151

Configuring Detailed Album Settings 152

Viewing Album Files 154

Saving an Album 157

Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ............... 157

About the bundled CD-ROM 157

Computer System Requirements 158

Installing Software from the CD-ROM

in Windows ............................................................... 159

Getting Started 159

Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File 160

Installing an Application 160

Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 161

User Registration 161

Exiting the Menu Application 161

Installing Software from the CD-ROM on

a Macintosh .............................................................. 162

Installing Software 162

Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 163

164 APPENDIX

Menu Reference ....................................................... 164

Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 166

REC mode 167

PLAY mode 168

USB Cradle Indicator Lamps 168

Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 169

Display Messages 172

Specifications ........................................................... 173

Main Specifications 173

INTRODUCTION

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.

•CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no

responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties

which may arise through the use of the EX-Z4U.

•CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held

liable for any damages or losses suffered by you or

any third party due to the use of Photo Loader and/or

Photohands.

•CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no

responsibility for any damage or loss caused by

deletion of data as a result of malfunction, repairs, or

battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important

data on other media to protect against its loss.

• The SD logo is a registered trademark.

• Windows, Internet Explorer, and DirectX are

registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple

Computer, Inc.

•

MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon

Technologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the

MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA).

• Acrobat and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of

Adobe Systems Incorporated.

• The USB driver (mass storage) uses Phoenix

Technologies Ltd. software.

Compatibility Software Copyright

1997

• Other company, product and service names used

herein may also be trademarks or service marks of

others.

• Photo Loader and Photohands are the property of

CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except as stipulated

above, all copyrights and other related rights to these

applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

■Copyright Restrictions

Except for the purposes of your own personal enjoyment,

unauthorized copying of snapshot files and audio files

violates copyright laws and international contracts.

Distribution to third parties of such files over the Internet

without permission of the copyright holder, whether for

profit or for free, violates copyright laws and international

contracts.

INTRODUCTION

Features

•4.0 million Effective Pixels

A high-resolution megapixel CCD provides 4.0 million

effective pixels (4.23 million total pixels) for images that

print beautifully.

•2.0-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen

•12X seamless zoom

3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom

•10MB Flash memory

Images can be recorded without using a memory card.

•Multi Auto Focus

When “Multi” is selected for the Auto Focus area, the

camera takes simultaneous meter readings at seven

different points and automatically selects the best one.

This makes it possible to avoid erroneous focusing on the

background, and ensure proper focus for a wide range of

image types.

•Pan Focus

This feature lets you lock the focus point and ensures that

you do not miss that special moment when it happens.

•Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia

Cards) for memory expansion

•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.

•BESTSHOT

Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of

image you are trying to record and the camera performs

troublesome setups automatically for beautiful pictures

every time.

•Coupling Shot and Pre-shot

Coupling Shot lets you combine two subjects into a single

image, while Pre-shot lets you add a subject to a

previously recorded background image. This means you

can create images that include you and your friend, even

if you are the only two people around. You can use

Coupling Shot and Pre-shot by selecting the applicable

sample images in the BESTSHOT mode.

•Image Roulette Feature

Images cycle like a slot machine on the display until one

of them remains.

•Triple Self-timer mode

The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times,

automatically.

INTRODUCTION

•Real-time histogram

An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you

view the effect on overall image brightness, which makes

shooting under difficult lighting conditions easier than

ever before.

•World Time

A simple operation sets the current time for your current

location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 time

zones.

•Alarm

A built-in alarm helps to keep you on time for important

events, and even can be used in place of an alarm clock.

You can also have a specific image appear, or an audio

file to play when the alarm time is reached.

•Album Function

HTML files are generated automatically to create an

album of recorded images. Album contents can be viewed

and printed using a standard Web browser. Images can

also be incorporated into Web pages quickly and easily.

•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.

•Snapshot + Audio Mode

Adds audio to a snapshot.

•Voice Recording

Quick and easy recording of voice input.

•After Recording

Adds audio to images after they are recorded.

•Selectable 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.

•DCF Data Storage

DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage

protocol provides image inter-compatibility between the

digital camera and printers.

•Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)

Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want

using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used

when specifying images and quantities for printing by

professional print services.

•PRINT Image Matching II Compatible

Images include PRINT Image Matching II data (mode

setting and other camera setup information). A printer that

supports PRINT Image Matching II reads this data and

adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images

come out just the way you intended when you recorded

them.

INTRODUCTION

Precautions

General Precautions

Be sure to observe the following important precautions

whenever using the EX-Z4U.

All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the

camera” refer to the CASIO EX-Z4U Digital Camera.

•Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while

operating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so

creates the danger of serious accident.

•Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your

own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the

risk of electric shock when exposed. Always leave

maintenance and repair work up to a CASIO authorized

service center.

•Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the

camera’s viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight.

•Keep the small parts and accessories of this camera out

of the reach of small children. If swallowed accidentally,

contact your physician immediately.

•Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating

a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driver’s

vision and create the danger of accident.

•USB DIRECT-PRINT support

Your camera supports USB DIRECT-PRINT, which was

developed by Seiko Epson Corporation. When connected

directly to a printer that supports USB DIRECT-PRINT,

you can select images to print and start the print

operation directly from the camera.

•Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands

Your camera comes bundled with Photo Loader, the

popular application that automatically loads images from

your camera to your PC. It also comes with Photohands,

and application that makes image retouching quick and

easy.

INTRODUCTION

•Never use the AC adaptor to power any other device

besides this camera. Never use any other AC adaptor

besides the one that comes with this camera.

•Never cover the AC adaptor with a quilt, blanket, or other

cover while it is in use, and do not use it near a heater.

•At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor power cord

from the power outlet and clean the area around the

prongs of the plug. Dust build up around the prongs can

create the danger of fire.

•If the camera’s case should ever become cracked due to

dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment,

immediately turn it off. Next, remove the camera’s battery

and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power

outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO

authorized service center.

•Never use the camera inside of an aircraft or in any other

areas where its use is prohibited. Doing so can result in

an accident.

•Physical damage and malfunction of this camera can

cause the data stored in its memory to be deleted. Be

sure to always keep backup copies of data by transferring

them to personal computer memory.

•Never open the battery compartment cover, disconnect

the AC adaptor from the camera, or unplug the AC

adaptor from the wall socket while recording images.

Doing so will not only make storage of the current image

impossible, it can also corrupt other image data already

stored in file memory.

•Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject’s

eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage

if it is fired too close to the eyes. This is especially true

with young children. When using the flash, the camera

should be at least one meter (3.3´) from the eyes of the

subject.

•Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and

never let it get wet. Moisture creates the danger of fire

and electric shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the

rain or snow, at the seashore or beach, in the bathroom,

etc.

•Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera,

immediately turn it off. Next, remove the camera’s battery

and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power

outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO

authorized service center. Using the camera under these

conditions creates the danger of fire and electric shock.

•Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming

out of the camera, immediately turn it off. Next, taking

care you do not burn your fingers, remove the camera’s

battery and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the

power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO

authorized service center. Using the camera under these

conditions creates the danger of fire and electric shock.

After making sure there is no more smoke coming from

the camera, take it to your nearest CASIO authorized

service center for repair. Never attempt your own

maintenance.

INTRODUCTION

Operating conditions

•This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging

from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

•Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.

—In areas subject to direct sunlight

—In areas subject to high humidity or dust

—Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject

to temperature extremes

—Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the

sun

—In areas subject to strong vibration

Data Error Precautions

•Your digital camera is manufactured using precision

digital components. Any of the following creates the risk

of corruption of data in file memory.

—Removing the battery or memory card, or setting the

camera onto the USB cradle while the camera is

performing a record or memory access operation

—Removing the battery, removing the memory card, or

placing the camera onto the USB cradle while the

operation lamp is still flashing after you turn off the

camera

—Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the camera

from the USB cradle, or disconnecting the AC adaptor

from the USB cradle while a data communication

operation is being performed

—Low battery power

—Other abnormal operations

Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to

appear on the monitor screen (page 172). Follow the

instructions provided by the message to eliminate the

cause of the error.

INTRODUCTION

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. Never touch the

lens with your fingers. You can remove dust particles

from the lens surface by using a lens blower to blow them

off. Next, wipe the surface of the lens with a soft lens

cloth.

Other

•The camera may become slightly warm during use. This

does not indicate malfunction.

•If the exterior of the camera needs cleaning, wipe it with a

soft, dry cloth.

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. Condensation can

cause malfunction of the camera, so you should avoid

exposing it to conditions that might cause condensation.

•To keep condensation from forming, place the camera

into a plastic bag before moving it into a location that is

much warmer or colder than your current location. Leave

it in the plastic bag until the air inside the bag has a

chance to reach the same temperature as the new

location. If condensation does form, remove the battery

from the camera and leave the battery compartment

cover open for a few hours.

QUICK START GUIDE

First, charge the battery!

Load the battery (page 26).

Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the

battery (page 28).

•It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge.

Stopper

PHOTOCHARGEUSB

DISP

SET

REC

PLAY

QUICK START GUIDE

Press the power button to turn on the camera.

Press [] to select the language you want.

Press [SET] to register the language setting.

Use [], [], [], and [] to select the geographical

area you want, and then press [SET].

Use [] and [] to select the city you want, and then

press [SET].

Use [] and [] to select the summer time (DST)

setting you want, and then press [SET].

Use [] and [] to select the date format setting you

want, and then press [SET].

Set the date and the time.

Press [SET] to register the clock settings and exit the

setting screen.

DISP

SET

REC

PLAY

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

To configure display language and clock settings

•Be sure to configure the following settings

before using the camera to record images.

(See page 40 for details.)

QUICK START GUIDE

Press the power button to turn on the

camera.

Align the mode selector with “PLAY”.

Use [] and [] to scroll through the

images.

DISP

SET

REC

PLAY

To view a recorded image

(See page 85 for details.)

Press the power button to turn on the camera.

Align the mode selector with “REC”.

Point the camera at the subject, use the monitor

screen or viewfinder to compose the image, and

then press the shutter release button half way.

•When proper focus is achieved, the focus frame turns green

and the green operation lamp lights.

Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter

release button.

To record an image

(See page 43 for details.)

DISP

SET

REC

PLAY

1200

1600

NORMAL

/12

/24

:58

1 / 1000

F2.6

Green

operation lamp

Focus frame

QUICK START GUIDE

Press the power button to turn on the camera.

Align the mode selector with “PLAY”.

Press [] ( ).

Use [] and [] to display the image you want to delete.

Use [] and [] to select “Delete”.

•To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything, select

“Cancel”.

Press [SET] to delete the image.

To delete an image

(See page 103 for details.)

DISP

SET

REC

PLAY

3, 4, 5, 6

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.

■ Button Operations

Button operations are indicated by the button name inside

of brackets ([ ]).

■ On-screen Text

On-screen text is always enclosed by double quotation

marks (“ ”).

■ File Memory

The term “file memory” in this manual is a general term that

refers to the location where your camera is currently storing

the images you record. File memory can be any one of the

following three locations.

•The camera’s built-in Flash memory

•An SD memory card loaded in the camera

•A MultiMediaCard loaded in the camera

For more information about how the camera stores images,

see page 130.

This term as used in this

manual:

“this camera” or “the

camera”

“file memory”

“battery”

“optional charger unit”

Means this:

The CASIO EX-Z4U Digital

Camera

The location where the

camera is currently storing

images you record (page 44)

The NP-20 Rechargeable

Lithium Ion Battery

The optionally available

CASIO BC-10L Charger Unit

GETTING READY

1234

■ Front

General Guide

The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.

Camera

1Shutter release button

2Power button

3Flash

4Self-timer lamp

5Microphone

6Lens

7Viewfinder

8Operation lamp

9Mode selector

0[MENU] button

AZoom button

BStrap ring

C[SET] button

D[][][][]

E[DISP] button

FMonitor Screen

GSpeaker

■ Back

DISP

SET

REC

PLAY

789A

GETTING READY

HIJ

HBattery compartment cover

IConnector

JTripod screw hole

*Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.

■ Bottom USB Cradle

Simply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB

cradle lets you perform the following tasks.

•Battery charging (page 28)

•Automatic transfer of images to a computer (page 136)

•Viewing of images using the Photo Stand slideshow

feature (page 97).

1Camera connector

2[USB] lamp

3[USB] button

4[CHARGE] lamp

5[PHOTO] button

PHOTOCHARGEUSB

■ Back

6[DC IN 5.3V]

(AC adaptor connector)

7[USB]

(USB port)

■ Front

KStopper

LBattery compartment

MMemory card slot

GETTING READY

Monitor Screen Contents

The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.

REC mode

1Flash Mode indicator

None Auto

Flash Off

Flash On

Red-eye reduction

•If the camera detects that

flash is required while auto

flash is selected, the flash on

indicator will appear when the

shutter release button is

pressed half way.

2Focus Mode indicator

None Auto Focus

Macro

Pan Focus

Infinity

Manual Focus

3White balance indicator

None Auto

Sunlight

Shade

Light Bulb

Fluorescent

Manual

9Built-in memory selected

for data storage.

Memory card selected

for data storage.

0Date and time

AEV value

BBattery capacity

CFocus frame

•Focusing complete: Green

•Focusing failed: Red

34 4Self-timer

None 1-Image

Self-timer 10 sec

Self-timer 2 sec

x3Triple self-timer

5REC modes

Snapshot

BESTSHOT

Snapshot Audio

Voice Recording

6Memory capacity

(Remaining number of storable

images)

7Image size

2304 ҂1728 pixels

2304 ҂1536 (3:2) pixels

1600 ҂1200 pixels

1280 ҂960 pixels

640 ҂480 pixels

8Quality

FINE

NORMAL

ECONOMY

GETTING READY

DDigital zoom indicator

EShutter speed value

•An out of range aperture or shutter speed

causes the corresponding monitor screen

value to turn amber.

FAperture value

GISO sensitivity

HZoom indicator

•Left side indicates optical zoom.

•Right side indicates digital zoom.

GETTING READY

PLAY mode

5Quality

FINE

NORMAL

ECONOMY

6Built-in memory selected for data

storage.

Memory card selected for data storage.

7Date and time

8Battery capacity

IMPORTANT!

•Some information may not

display properly if you display an

image that was recorded using a

different digital camera model.

1PLAY mode file type

Snapshot

Snapshot Audio

Voice Recording

2Image protection indicator

3Folder number/File number

4Image size

2304 ҂1728 pixels

2304 ҂1536 (3:2) pixels

1600 ҂1200 pixels

1280 ҂960 pixels

640 ҂480 pixels

GETTING READY

Indicators

(page 22)

Histogram

(page 78)

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.

•You cannot use the [DISP] button to change the

contents of the monitor screen while standing by for

or performing audio recording.

•In the Voice Recording mode, you can only turn

indicators on and off.

Indicator Lamps

You can find out the operational status of the camera and

the USB cradle at a glance by checking the color of the

indicator lamps, and whether a lamp is lit or flashing. For

details, see “Indicator Lamp Reference” on page 166.

PHOTOCHARGEUSB

DISP

SET

REC

PLAY

Self-timer lamp Green operation lamp

[USB] lamp

[CHARGE] lamp

Red operation lamp

GETTING READY

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. Do not use it for any other purpose.

•Never swing the camera around by the strap.

DISP

SET

REC

PLAY

DISP

SET

REC

PLAY

Power Requirements

Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion

battery (NP-20).

To load the battery

While pressing the battery compartment

cover on the bottom of the camera, slide the

cover in the direction indicated by the arrow,

and then swing it open.

GETTING READY

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

Swing the battery compartment cover closed,

and then slide it in the direction indicated by

the arrow.

IMPORTANT!

•Use only the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion

battery to power this camera. Use of any other type

of battery is not supported.

The battery is not charged when you purchase the

camera. You need to charge the battery before using

the camera for the first time (page 28).

•Push the bottom of the battery, and make sure that

the stopper securely locks the battery in place.

GETTING READY

To charge the battery

Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN

5.3V] connector of the USB cradle.

Extend the prongs of the AC adaptor, and

then plug it into a household power outlet.

To remove the battery

Open the battery compartment cover.

Pull the stopper in the direction indicated by

the arrow.

•This will cause the battery to come part way out of

the slot.

Stopper

Release the stopper and pull the battery from

the camera.

•Take care so you do not drop the battery.

AC Adaptor

USB cradle

[DC IN 5.3V]

GETTING READY

Turn off the camera.

Set the camera onto

the USB cradle.

•Do not place the camera

onto the USB cradle

while it is turned on.

•The [CHARGE] lamp

on the USB cradle

should turn red,

indicating that charging

has started. When

charging is complete,

the [CHARGE] lamp

will turn green.

After charging is complete, remove the

camera from the USB cradle.

IMPORTANT!

•It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge.

Actual charging time depends on current battery

capacity and charging conditions.

•Use only the USB cradle (CA-21A) that comes with

the camera, the optionally available USB cradle (CA-

21), or the optionally available charger unit (BC-10L)

to charge the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion

battery. Never use any other charging device.

•Use only the bundled AC adaptor. Never use any

other type of AC adaptor. Do not use optionally

available AD-C40, AD-C620 and AD-C630 AC

adaptors with this camera.

•Make sure that the camera connector of the USB

cradle is securely inserted into the camera’s

connector as far as it will go.

•The [CHARGE] lamp may remain amber colored and

the charge operation may not start right away if you

try to charge immediately after using the camera

(which causes battery to become warm) or when it is

too hot or too cold where you are performing the

charge operation. If this happens, simply wait until

the battery reaches normal temperature. The

[CHARGE] lamp will turn red and charging will start

when the battery temperature returns to the

allowable charging temperature range.

PHOTOCHARGEUSB

DISP

SET

REC

PLAY

[CHARGE] lamp

GETTING READY

■ If the camera works normally

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.

Remove the battery from the camera and

check the battery contacts for dirt. If the

contacts are dirty, wipe them clean with a dry

cloth.

Check to make sure that the AC adaptor’s

power cord is connected securely to the

power outlet and USB cradle.

•If the same symptoms occur again when you place

the camera on the USB cradle after taking the above

steps, contact a CASIO authorized service center.

•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. Remove the

camera from the USB cradle and see if it works

normally.

•You can use the USB cradle to charge the camera’s

battery, to exchange data with a computer over a

USB connection, or when using the Photo Stand

feature only.

NOTE

•The AC adaptor is designed for operation on power

ranging from 100V AC to 240V AC. Note, however,

that the shape of the power cord plug varies

according to country or geographic area. It is up to

you to find out if the shape of the AC adaptor power

cord plug is compatible with local power outlets when

traveling abroad.

GETTING READY

•The above values are based on a new battery starting

from a full charge. Repeated charging shortens battery

life.

•Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash,

zoom and other functions, and how long you leave power

turned on.

*2 Normal Recording Conditions

•Temperature: 23°C (73°F)

•Monitor Screen: On

•Zoom operation between full wide to full telephoto

every 30 seconds, during which two images are

recorded, one image with flash; power turned off and

back on every time 10 images are recorded.

*3 Continuous Playback Conditions

•Temperature: 23°C (73°F)

•Scroll one image about every 10 seconds

*4 Voice recording times are based on continuous

recording.

■ Battery Life Guidelines

The battery life guideline values given below indicate the

amount of time under the conditions defined below the

table, until power automatically turns off due to battery

failure. They do not guarantee that the battery will provide

the amount of service indicated. Low temperatures and

continued use reduce battery life.

Supported Battery: NP-20 (Rated Capacitance: 680mAh)

*1 Continuous Recording Conditions

•Temperature: 23°C (73°F)

•Monitor screen: On

•Flash: Off

•Image recorded about every 10 seconds

Approximate Battery Life

540 shots (90 minutes)

140 shots (70 minutes)

150 minutes

130 minutes

Operation

Number of Shots, Continuous

Recording*1 (Recording Time)

Number of Shots, Normal

Recording*2 (Recording Time)

Continuous Playback*3

(Continuous Snapshot Recording)

Continuous Voice Recording*4

GETTING READY

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. Keep these safety

precautions and all operating instructions on hand for

future reference.

NOTES

•The term “battery” in this manual refers to the CASIO

NP-20 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery.

•Use only the USB cradle (CA-21A) that comes with

the camera, the optionally available USB cradle (CA-

21), or the optionally available charger unit (BC-10L)

to charge the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion

battery. Never use any other charging device.

■ 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 51 for more

information.

•You can also conserve battery power by using the [DISP]

button to turn off the monitor screen.

■ Low Battery Indicator

The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on

the monitor screen changes as battery power is used. The

indicator means that remaining battery power is low.

Note that you will not be able to record images while the

battery indicator is . Charge the battery immediately

whenever either of these indicators appears.

Battery Level High Low

Indicator

GETTING READY

•Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat

generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other

abnormal condition while using, charging, or storing a

battery, immediately remove it from the camera or

optional charger unit and keep it away from open flame.

•If the battery does not achieve full charge after the

normal charging time has passed, stop charging.

Continued charging creates the risk of overheating, fire,

and explosion.

•Battery fluid can damage your eyes. Should battery

fluid get into your eyes accidentally, immediately rinse

them with clean tap water and then consult a physician.

•Be sure to read page 28 of this User’s Guide and the

instructions that come with the optional charger unit

before using or charging the battery.

•If the battery is to be used by young children, make

sure that a responsible adult makes them aware of the

precautions and proper handling instructions and make

sure that they handle the battery correctly.

•Should fluid from the 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.

•Failure to observe any of the following precautions

while using the battery creates the risk of overheating,

fire, and explosion.

—Never use any other type of charger except the

optional charger unit specified for the battery.

—Never try to use the battery to power any other

device other than this camera.

—Never use or leave the battery near open flame.

—Never place the battery in a microwave oven, throw

it into fire, or otherwise expose it to intense heat.

—Make sure the battery is oriented correctly when you

load it into the camera or attach it to the optional

charger unit.

—Never carry or store the battery together with items

that can conduct electricity (necklaces, pencil lead,

etc.)

—Never try to take the battery apart, modify it in any

way, or expose it to strong impact.

—Do not immerse the battery in fresh water or salt

water.

—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.

GETTING READY

●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.

•Store the battery in a cool, dry place (20°C (68 °F) or

lower).

●USING THE BATTERY

•See page 28 of this manual or the instructions that

come with the optional charger unit for information

about charging procedures and charging times.

•When transporting a battery, keep it either loaded in

the camera or stored in its case.

●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.

•A new battery is not charged. Be sure to charge the

battery before using it for the first time.

•Use of a battery in cold environments shortens the

operating time you can expect on a full charge. Charge

the battery in a location where the temperature is in the

range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). Charging

outside this temperature range can cause charging to

take longer than normal or even cause charging to fail.

•Very limited operation following a full charge indicates

that the battery has reached the end of its service life.

Replace the battery with a new one.

•Never wipe the battery with thinner, benzene, alcohol,

or other volatile agents or chemically treated rags.

Doing so can cause deformation of the battery and lead

to malfunction.

GETTING READY

•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.

•Make sure you always remove the camera from the USB

cradle before connecting or disconnecting the AC

adaptor.

•Charging, USB data communication, and using the Photo

Stand feature can cause the AC adaptor to become

warm. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.

•Unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet

whenever you are not using it.

•Never place a blanket or any other cover on the AC

adaptor. Doing so creates the risk of fire.

Caution!

■ USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions

•Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage

is outside the rating marked on the AC

adaptor. Doing so can create the danger of

fire or electric shock. Use only the bundled

AC adaptor specified for this camera.

•Do not allow the AC adaptor cord to become

cut or damaged, do not place heavy objects

on it, and keep it away from heat. A damaged

power cord creates the risk of fire and electric

shock.

•Never try to modify the AC adaptor cord, or

subject it to severe bending, twisting, or

pulling. Doing so creates the risk of fire and

electric shock.

•Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands

are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric

shock.

•Do not overload extension cords or wall

outlets. Doing so creates the danger of fire

and electric shock.

•Should the cord of the AC adaptor become

damaged (exposed internal wiring), request a

replacement from a CASIO authorized service

center. A damaged AC adaptor cord creates

the danger of fire or electric shock.

Caution!

GETTING READY

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.

Performing any button operation causes

the monitor screen to turn back on.

Auto Power Off : Turns off power if you do not perform any

operation for a specified amount of time.

Turn on the camera, and then align the mode

selector with “REC” or “PLAY”.

Press [MENU].

Use [] and [] to select the “Set Up” tab.

Use [] and [] to select the feature whose

setting you want to configure, and then press

[SET].

Turning the Camera On and Off

Press the power button to turn the camera on and off.

Pressing the power button to turn on the camera causes

the green operation lamp to light temporarily. Press the

power button again to turn off the camera.

Green operation lamp

ON/OFF

Power button

IMPORTANT!

•If camera power is turned off by the Auto Power Off

feature, press the power button to turn it back on

again.

•Turning on camera power while the REC mode is

selected by the mode selector causes the lens to

extend from the camera. Make sure there is nothing

in front of the camera that can be hit by the lens

when you turn on the camera.

GETTING READY

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.

Turn on the camera,

and then align the

mode selector with

“REC” to enter the

REC mode.

•If you want to enter the

PLAY mode instead,

you would align the

mode selector with

“PLAY”.

RECPLAY

Mode selector

Use [] and [] to change the currently

selected setting, and then press [SET].

•Available Sleep settings are: “30 sec”, “1 min”, “2 min”,

and “Off”.

•Available Auto Power Off settings are: “2 min” and

“5 min”.

•Note that the Sleep feature does not operate in the

PLAY mode.

•Pressing any button while the camera is in the Sleep

state immediately turns the monitor screen back on.

•The Auto Power Off and Sleep features are disabled

in the following cases.

—When the camera is connected to a computer or

some other device through the USB cradle

—While a slideshow is in progress

—While playing back a voice recording file

To configure this feature: Select this setting:

Sleep Sleep

Auto Power Off Auto Power Off

●See page 37 for information about how to use

menus.

GETTING READY

●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 options

available for a setting

Select an option

selection and exit the menu

screen

selection and return to the

menu screen

Exit the menu screen

Do this:

Press [] and [].

Press [].

Press [].

Press [] and [].

Press [] or press [SET].

Press [] and [].

Press [SET].

Press [].

Press the [MENU] button.

Press [MENU].

Settings

Selection cursor (indicates the

currently selected item)

Tab

DISP

SET

[MENU]

[



][



][



][



]

[SET]

GETTING READY

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.

Perform this key operation:

Press [SET].

Press [].

1. Press [].

2. Use [] to move back up to

tab selection.

•See “Menu Reference” on page 164 for more information

about menus.

Press [] or [] to select the tab you want,

and then press [SET] to move the selection

cursor from the tab to the settings.

Use [] and [] to

select the feature

whose setting you

want to configure,

and then press [].

•Instead of pressing [],

you could also press

[SET].

Use [] and [] to change the currently

selected setting.

Example: To select the

“REC Mode”

item.

GETTING READY

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. Set the date

and time before using the camera.

•The current date and time settings will be cleared if

the battery remains dead without being charged for

about two days.

•Recording images without configuring the clock

settings causes incorrect time information to be

registered. Be sure to configure the clock settings

before using the camera.

Configuring Display Language and Clock

Settings

Be sure to configure the following settings before using the

camera to record images.

•Display language

•Home city

•Date Style

•Date and time

Note that the current date and time settings are used by

the camera to generate the date and time that are stored

along with image data, etc.

GETTING READY

Use [], [], [], and

[] to select the

geographical area

where you live, and

then press [SET].

Use [] and [] to

select the name of the

city where you live,

and then press [SET].

Use [] and [] to select the summer time

(DST) setting you want, and then press [SET].

When you want to do this:

Keep time using summer time

(Daylight Saving Time)

Keep time using standard time

Select this setting:

Off

To configure display language and clock

settings

Press the power button to turn on the camera.

Use [], [], [], and

[] to select the

language you want,

and then press [SET].

: Japanese

English : English

Français : French

Deutsch : German

Español : Spanish

Italiano : Italian

Português : Portuguese

: Chinese (Complex)

: Chinese (Simplified)

: Korean

GETTING READY

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 [].

Press [] and [].

Press [DISP].

Set the current date

and the time.

Use [] and [] to

change the date format

setting, and then press

[SET].

Example: December 24, 2003

Select this format:

YY/MM/DD

DD/MM/YY

MM/DD/YY

To display the date like this:

03/12/24

24/12/03

12/24/03

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.

This section describes the basic procedure for recording an

image.

Recording an Image

Aiming the Camera

Use both hands to hold the camera still when shooting an

image. Holding the camera with one hand increases the

chance of movement, which can blur your images.

•Horizontal Hold the camera

still in both

hands, with your

arms firmly

against your

sides.

•Vertical When holding

the camera

vertically, make

sure that the

flash is above

the lens. Hold

the camera still

with both hands.

IMPORTANT!

•Make sure your fingers or the strap does not block

the flash, microphone or lens.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Flash

Microphone

Lens

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.

•When an optionally available SD memory card or

MultiMediaCard (MMC) is loaded in the camera, images

are stored on the card (page 130).

Press the power

button to turn on the

camera.

•This causes an image

or a message to appear

on the monitor screen.

Align the mode

selector with “REC”.

•This enters the REC

mode for image

recording.

Compose the image

on the monitor screen

so the main subject is

within the focus

frame.

•The focusing range of

the camera in the Auto

Focus mode is

approximately 40cm

(1.3 feet) to infinity (∞)

(page 58).

•You can compose images using either the monitor

screen or the optical viewfinder (page 48).

•When using the optical viewfinder to compose

images, you can use the [DISP] button to turn off the

monitor screen and conserve battery power.

ON/OFF

Power button

RECPLAY

Mode selector

1200

1600

NORMAL

/12

/24

:58

Focus frame

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Shutter release

button

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.

•You can tell whether the

image is focused by

observing the focus frame

and the green operation

lamp.

Green operation lamp

It means this:

The image is in focus.

The image is not in focus.

When you see this:

Green focus frame

Green operation lamp

Red focus frame

Flashing green operation lamp

•Make sure you are not

blocking the lens or the

flash with your fingers

while recording an

image.

●Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation

Lens

Flash

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

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 55,174).

•Press the shutter release button gently to avoid

camera movement.

Shutter release

button

Recording Precautions

•Never open the battery compartment cover or place the

camera onto the USB cradle while the green operation

lamp is flashing. Doing so not only causes the current

image to be lost, it can also corrupt images already stored

in file memory and even lead to malfunction of the

camera.

•Never remove the memory card while an image is being

recorded to the memory card.

•Fluorescent lighting actually flickers at a frequency that

cannot be detected by the human eye. When using the

camera indoors under such lighting, you may experience

some brightness or color problems with recorded images.

•When “Auto” is selected for the ISO sensitivity setting

(page 80), the camera automatically adjusts its sensitivity

in accordance with the brightness of the subject. This can

cause some static noise to appear in images of relatively

dark subjects.

•When recording a dimly lit subject while “Auto” is selected

for the ISO sensitivity setting (page 80), the camera

increases sensitivity and uses a slower shutter speed.

Because of this, you need to guard against camera

movement if you have flash turned off (page 51).

•If unwanted light is shining on the lens, shade the lens

with your hand when recording the image.

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. The

image saved in file memory has much better resolution

and detail than the REC mode monitor screen image.

•Certain levels of subject brightness can cause the

response of the REC mode monitor screen to slow down,

which causes some static noise in the monitor screen

image.

About Auto Focus

•Auto Focus tends not to work well if the camera is moved

during recording, or when recording the types of subjects

listed below.

—Solid color walls or objects with little contrast

—Strongly backlit objects

—Polished metal or other brightly reflective objects

—Venetian blinds or other horizontally repeating patterns

—Multiple images that are varying distances from the

camera

—Subjects in poorly lit areas

—Moving subjects

•Note that a green operation lamp and focus frame do not

necessarily guarantee that an image is in focus.

•If Auto Focus does not produce the results you want for

some reason, try using focus lock (page 63) or manual

focus (page 62).

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Using the Optical Viewfinder

You can conserve battery power by turning off the

camera’s monitor screen (page 25) 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 (3.3´). When the subject is closer than one

meter, the recorded image will be different from what

you see inside the viewfinder frame.

•Since the monitor screen shows exactly what will be

recorded, always use it for composing your images in

the Macro and Manual Focus modes.

Viewfinder frameShort distance

to subject

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

In the REC mode, press

the zoom button to

change the zoom factor.

Zoom out Zoom in

REC

Zoom button

Compose the image and then press the

shutter release button.

NOTES

•The optical zoom factor also affects the lens

aperture.

•Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against

hand movement when using the telephoto setting

(zoom in).

Press this side of the zoom button:

(Wide Angle)

(Telephoto)

To do this:

Zoom out

Zoom in

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)

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Use [] and [] to select the “REC” tab.

Use [] and [] to select “Digital Zoom”, and

then press [].

Select “On”, and then press [SET].

•Selecting “Off” disables digital zoom.

Hold down the

(Telephoto) zoom

button to increase the

optical zoom factor.

•When the digital zoom

factor reaches its

maximum value (3X), it

stops momentarily. Keep

the (Telephoto)

zoom button depressed

and zoom will switch

over to digital zoom

automatically.

•Switching to digital zoom causes the zoom indicator

to appear on the monitor screen. The zoom indicator

shows the current approximate zoom factor.

Compose the image and then press the

shutter release button.

Zoom indicator

Digital zoom indicator

1x 3x 12x

Current zoom factor

Optical Zoom Digital

Zoom

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Using the Flash

Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you

want to use.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Press [] ( ) to select

the flash mode.

•Each press of [] ( )

cycles through the flash

mode settings shown below

on the monitor screen.

Flash mode indicator

DISP

SET

[



] ( )

IMPORTANT!

•Digital zoom is disabled whenever the monitor

screen is turned off (page 25).

•Using digital zoom can cause degradation of the

recorded image.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

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. The

final flash is for recording. Make sure that you keep

the camera still until the shutter releases.

•Image recording may not be performed if you press

the shutter release button while the red operation

lamp is flashing.

To do this:

Have the flash fire automatically when

required (Auto Flash)

Turn off the flash (Flash Off)

Always fire the flash (Flash On)

Fire a pre-flash followed by image

recording with flash, reducing the

chance of red-eye in the image (Red-

eye reduction)

In this case, the flash fires automatically

when required

Select this setting:

None

■ About Red-eye Reduction

Using the flash to record 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 performs two pre-

flash operations, one designed to cause the irises in the

eyes of any people in the image to close, and one for the

Auto Focus operation. This is followed by another flash

operation for actual recording of the image.

IMPORTANT!

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 during

the pre-flash. Before pressing the shutter release

button, call out to the subjects so they all look at the

camera while the pre-flash operation is performed.

•Red-eye reduction may not work very well if the

subjects are located far away from the camera.

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.

*Red operation lamp

It means this:

Flash unit is charging

Flash unit is ready to fire

When the red operation

lamp is this:

Flashing

Lit

Flash Precautions

Take care that your fingers do

not block the flash when you

hold the camera. Covering the

flash with your finger can

greatly reduce its

effectiveness.

•You may not be able to achieve the desired results using

a flash if the subject is too close or too far away.

•The flash takes anywhere from a few seconds to as long

as 10 seconds to attain full charge after being fired. The

actual time required depends on the battery level,

temperature, and other conditions.

•The flash unit may not be able to charge when battery

power is low. Low battery power is indicated by (Flash

Off) on the monitor screen, and when the flash fails to fire

properly resulting in poor image exposure. When these

symptoms occur, charge the camera’s battery as soon as

possible.

•When the red-eye reduction mode ( ) is selected, flash

intensity is adjusted automatically in accordance with the

exposure. The flash may not fire at all when the subject is

brightly lit.

•Using flash in combination with another light source

(daylight, fluorescent light, etc.) can result in abnormal

image colors.

Flash

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.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Use [] and [] to select the “REC” tab.

Use [] and [] to select “Self-timer”, and

then press [].

Use [] and [] to select the self-timer time

you want to use, and then press [SET].

•Selecting “Off” in step 4 disables the self-timer.

•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.

The amount of time required for preparation

depends on the camera’s current “Size” and

“Quality” settings, the type of memory (built-in or

card) you are using for image storage, and

whether or not the flash is charging.

3. After preparation is complete, the indicator “1sec”

appears on the monitor screen, and another

image is recorded one second later.

4. Steps 2 and 3 are repeated once more to record

the third image.

To do this:

Specify a 10-second self-timer

Specify a 2-second self-timer

Specify Triple Self-timer

Disable the self-timer

Select this setting:

10 sec

2 sec

Off

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Record the image.

•When you press the

shutter release button,

the self-timer lamp

flashes and the shutter

releases after the self-

timer reaches the end

of its countdown.

•You can interrupt an

ongoing self-timer

countdown by pressing

the shutter release

button while the self-

timer lamp is flashing.

NOTE

•The “2 sec” self-timer setting is best when shooting

with a slow shutter speed, because it helps to avoid

blurring of images due to hand movement.

Self-timer lamp

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

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Use [] and [] to select the “REC” tab.

Use [] and [] to select “Size”, and then

press [].

Use [] and [] to select the setting you

want, and then press [SET].

2304 x 1728 : 2304 x 1728 pixels

2304 x 1536 (3:2): 2304 x 1536 (3:2) pixels

1600 x 1200 : 1600 x 1200 pixels

1280 x 960 : 1280 x 960 pixels

640 x 480 : 640 x 480 pixels

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

NOTES

•If you plan to make large prints of your images or

otherwise use them in applications where high-

resolution is your top priority, select the “2304 x

1728” image size.

•If you plan to send images as e-mail attachments or

otherwise use them in applications where data

economy is your top priority, select the “640 x 480”

image size.

•Selecting the “2304 x 1536 (3:2)” image size records

images with a 3:2 (vertical : horizontal) aspect ratio,

which is optimal for printing on paper with an aspect

ratio of 3:2.

To specify image quality

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Use [] and [] to select the “REC” tab.

Use [] and [] to select “Quality”, and then

press [].

Use [] and [] to select the setting you

want, and then press [SET].

Select this setting:

Fine

Normal

Economy

To get this:

Very high quality, but large file size

Normal quality

Small file size, but low quality

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

NOTE

•Use the “Fine” setting when image quality is your top

priority and file size is secondary. Conversely, use

the “Economy” setting when file size is your top

priority and image quality is secondary.

IMPORTANT!

•Actual file size depends on the type of image you

record. This means that the remaining image

capacity noted on the monitor screen may not be

exactly accurate (pages 22 and 174).

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