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CAS | O Digital Camera EX - 9 User's Guide K1190PCM 1DMX 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 httD : / / www . exilim . com /
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Unpacki . n . . g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Reatdhisfirst . ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I _ Quick Start Basics 8 What is a digital camera ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 What you can do with your CASIO camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 First , charge the battery prior to use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 l To charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 l To load the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Configuring the Display Language the First Time You Turn On the Camera . . 13 Preparing a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 l Supported Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 l To load a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 l To format ( initialize ) a new memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I5 To shoot a snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Holding the Camera Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Viewing Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Deleting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 l To delete a single file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 l To delete all files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Snapshot Shooting Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 l Auto Focus Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2t Turning the Camera On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 l To turn power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 i To turn off the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 I _ Snapshot Tutorial 23 Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Changing the Image Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Size ) . . 24 Using Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Flash ) . . 26 Using Face Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Face Detection ) . . 28 Reducing the Effects of Camera and Subject Movement . . . ( Anti Shake ) 30 Specifying ISO Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( ISO ) 31 Adjusting White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( White Balance ) 31 Correcting Image Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( EV Shift ) 33 Using the easy Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Changing the Control Panel Date / Time Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Shooting with Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 i Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom Switch Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 I _ Recording Movie Images and Audio 39 To record a movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Recording Audio Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Voice Recording ) . . 40 | To play back an audio recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4I B 4 Contents
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I ) Using BEST SHOT 42 What is BEST SHOT ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 l Some Sample Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 To shoot an image with BEST SHOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 I ) Advanced Settings 46 Using On - screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 REC Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( REC ) . . 48 Selecting a Focus Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Focus ) . . . 48 Using Continuous Shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Continuous ) . . . 51 Using the Self - timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Self - timer ) . . . 52 Shooting with Face Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Face Detection ) . . . 53 Reducing the Effects of Camera and Subject Movement . . . . ( Anti Shake ) . . . 53 Specifying the Auto Focus Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( AF Area ) . . . 53 Using the easy Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( easy Mode ) . . . 54 Assigning Functions to the [ _ 1 ] and [ I _ ] Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( L / R Key ) . . . 54 Displaying the On - screen Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Grid ) . . . 54 Turning Digital Zoom On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Digital Zoom ) . . . 55 Turning on Image Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Review ) . . . 55 Using Icon Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( icon Help ) . . . 55 Configuring Power On Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Memory ) . . . 56 Image Quality Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Quality ) . . 57 Specifying Snapshot Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Size ) . . . 57 Specifying Snapshot Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Quality ( Snapshot ) ) . . . 57 Specifying Movie Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Quality ( Movie ) ) . . . 58 Correcting image Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( EV Shift ) . . . 58 Controlling White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( White Balance ) . . . 58 Specifying iSO Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( iSO ) . . . 58 Specifying the Metering Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Metering ) . . . 59 Using Built - in Color Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Color Filter ) . . . 59 Controlling Image Sharpness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Sharpness ) . . . 59 Controlling Color Saturation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Saturation ) . . . 60 Adjusting image Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Contrast ) . . . 60 Specifying Flash intensity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Flash intensity ) . . . 60 I ) Viewing Snapshots and Movies 61 Viewing Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Viewing a Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Zooming an On - screen Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Displaying ! 2 Images on the Same Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Viewing Snapshots and Movies on a TV Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 I ) Other Playback Functions ( PLAY ) 65 Playing a Slideshow on the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Slideshow ) . . 65 Selecting Images for Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( DPOF Printing ) . . 66 Protecting a File Against Deletion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Protect ) . . 66 B 5 Contents
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Rotating an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Rotation ) . . 67 Resizing a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Resize ) . . 67 Cropping a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Trimming ) . . 68 Adding Audio to a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Dubbing ) . . 68 II To play snapshot audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Copying Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Copy ) . . 70 I _ Printing 71 Printing Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number of Copies . . . 74 I _ Using the Camera with a Computer 77 Things you can do using a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Using the Camera with a Windows Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Viewing and Storing Images on a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Save images to a computer automatically / Manage images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Playing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Uploading Movie Files to YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Transferring Images from Your Computer to Camera Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Viewing User Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( PDF Files ) . . . 88 User Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Using the Camera with a Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Connecting the Camera to Your Computer and Saving Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Transferring Images Automatically and Managing Them on Your Macintosh . . . 91 Playing a Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Viewing User Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( PDF Files ) . . . 92 User Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Files and Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Memory Card Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 96 I _ Other Settings ( Set Up ) 96 Selecting a REC Mode Screen Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( [ _ i _ Panel ) 97 Selecting a PLAY Mode Screen Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( [ ] Display ) 97 Configuring Camera Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Sounds ) 98 Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Rule . . . . . ( File No . ) 99 Configuring World Time Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( World Time ) 99 Time Stamping Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Timestamp ) 100 Setting the Camera's Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Adjust ) 100 Specifying the Date Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Date Style ) 101 Specifying the Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Language ) 101 Configuring Sleep State Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Sleep ) ! 02 Configuring Auto Power Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Auto Power Off ) 102 Configuring [ 1 _ 11 ] and [ I - _ q ] Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( RECtPLAY ) 103 Configuring USB Protocol Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( USB ) s 6 Contents
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Selecting the Screen Aspect Ratio and Video Output System ( Video Out ) . ! 03 Formatting Built - in Memory or a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Format ) . 104 Resetting the Camera to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( Reset ) . 104 I _ Configuring Monitor Screen Settings 105 Using the On - screen Histogram to Check Exposure . . . . . . ( + Histogram ) . 105 I How to Use the Histogram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I06 I _ Appendix 107 Precautions during Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 I Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I16 I To replace the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I16 I Battery Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I17 I Using the Camera in another Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . t17 Using a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 I To replace the memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . t18 Computer System Requirements for Bundled Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 General Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Monitor Screen Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Reset Initial Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ! 24 When things don _ t go right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 I Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I27 I Display Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I3I Number of Snapshots and Movie Recording Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 s 7 Contents
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ii _ _ iiAi _ _ d'i _ i _ _ ' gio ! _ io ! tam , erastoresimagesonsaomyoeumoaonryroeacordrd , and delete images a countless number of times . I Record Store images on your Print images . Attach images to e - mail . computer . 8 Quick Start Basics
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Your CASIO camera is packed with a powerful selection of features and functions to make recording of digital images easier , including the following three main functions . Face Detection Point the camera at a person and it automatically detects the person _ s face for beautiful portraits every time . Anti Shake The camera corrects automatically to minimize image blur due to camera movement and high - speed subject movement . BEST SHOT Simply select the sample scene you want and the camera sets up automatically . Then all you need do is press the shutter button for perfect images . 9 Quick Start Basics
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Note that the battery of a newly purchased camera is not charged . Perform the steps under " To charge the battery " to bring the battery to a full charge . • Your camera requires a special CASIO rechargeable lithium ion battery ( NP - 60 ) for power . Never try to use any other type of battery . 1 . Positioning the positive and negative terminals of the battery with those of the charger unit , load the battery into the charger unit . 2 . Plug the charger unit into a household [ CHARGE ] lamp power outlet . About 90 minutes are required to reach full charge . The [ CHARGE ] lamp will go out when charging is complete . Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and then remove the battery from the charger . i Lit Red Charging Flashing Red Charger unit or battery problem ( page 116 ) Charging complete or standing by , due to abnormally high Off or low ambient temperature ( page 116 ) 10 Quick Start Basics
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Other Charging Precautions • Use the special charger ( BC - 60L ) to charge the special lithium ion battery ( NP - 60 ) . Never use any other type of charger device . Attempting to use a different charger can result in unexpected accident . • A battery that is still warm due to normal use may not charge fully . Give the battery time to cool before charging it . • A battery discharges slightly even when it is not loaded in the camera . Because of this , it is recommended that you charge the battery immediately before you need to use it . • Charging the camera's battery may cause interference with TV and radio reception . If this happens , plug the charger into an outlet that is further away from the TV or radio . • Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity and charging conditions . 1 . Open the battery cover . Pressing the battery cover , slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow . ® 2 . Load the battery . Stopper - With the EXILIM logo on the battery facing downwards ( in the direction of the lens ) , hold the stopper next to the battery in the direction indicated by the arrow as you slide the battery into the camera . Press the battery in until the stopper secures it in place . 3 . Close the battery cover . Pressing the battery cover against the camera , slide it closed . • For information about how to replace the battery , see Qb page ! 16 . 11 Quick Start Basics
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Checking Remaining Battery Power As battery power is consumed , a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates remaining power as shown below . High * Low i . _ i = _ _ ior _ : Cyan _ Amber _ Red _ Red indicates battery power is low . Charge the battery as soon as possible . Recording is not possible when _ is indicated , Charge the battery immediately , • The level shown by the battery indicator may change when you switch between the REC mode and PLAY mode . • Leaving the camera for about two days with no power supplied while the battery is dead will cause its date and time settings to be cleared . You will have to re - configure the settings after power is restored . • See page 137 for information about battery life and memory capacity . Battery Power Conservation Tips • When you do not need to use the flash , select [ ] ( flash off ) for the flash setting ( page 26 ) . • Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features to protect against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the camera ( pages 101 , 102 ) . 12 Quick Start Basics
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The first time you load a battery into the camera , a screen appears for configuring the display language , date , and time settings . Failure to set the date and time correctly will cause the wrong date and time data to be recorded with images . 1 . Press [ ON / OFF ] to turn on the camera . 2 . use [ A ] , [ _ ' ] , [ < ] , and [ 1 _ ] to select the language you want and then press [ SET ] , 3 . Use [ A ] , [ _ ' ] , [ < ] , and [ 1 _ ] to select the area where you will be using the camera and then press [ SET ] . The selected area is highlighted in red . 4 . use [ A ] and [ V ] to select the city where you will be using the camera and then press [ SET ] . 5 . Use [ A ] and [ V ] to select the summer time ( DST ) setting you want and then press [ SET ] . 6 . use [ A ] and [ V ] to select a date style and then press [ SET ] . Example : 19 . 12.09 YY / MM / DD - _ 09 / 12 / 19 DD / MM / YY _ 19 / 12 / 09 MM / DD / YY - - _ 12 / ! 9 / 09 7 . Set the date and the time . Use [ < ] and [ 1 _ ] to select the setting you want to change and then use [ A ] and [ V ] to change it . To switch between 12 - hour and 24 - hour format , press [ BS ] . 8 . Press [ SET ] . • If you make a mistake , you can change the settings later ( pages 100 , 101 ) . _ NOTE • Each country controls its local time offset and the use of summer time , and so they are subject to change . 13 Quick Start Basics
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Though the camera has built - in memory that can be used to store images and movies , you probably will want to purchase a commercially available memory card for greater capacity . The camera does not come with a memory card . Images recorded while a memory card is loaded are saved to the memory card . When no memory card is loaded , images are saved to built - in memory . • For information about memory card capacities , see page 133 . - SD Memory Card - SDHC Memory Card - MMC ( MultiMediaCard ) _ # ' PLUS " - MMCplus ( MultiMediaCardplus ) Use one of the above types of memory card . 1 . Press [ ON / OFF ] to turn off the camera and then open the battery cover . Pressingthe battery cover , slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow . ® 2 . Load a memory Positioning the memory card so its front is facing Front Back Back downwards ( in the direction of the lens ) , slide it into the card slot all the way in until you hear it click securely into place . 3 . Close the battery cover . Pressing the battery cover against the camera , slide it closed . • For information about how to replace the memory card , see page 118 . 14 Quick Start Basics
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• Never insert anything besides a supported memory card ( page 14 ) into the memory card slot . • Should water or any foreign object ever get into the card slot , immediately turn off the camera , remove the battery , and contact your retailer or nearest CASIO authorized service center . You need to format a new memory card before using it for the first time . 1 . Turn on the camera and press [ MENU ] . 2 . Select the " Set Up " tab , select " Format " and then press [ 1 _ ] . 3 . Use [ A ] and [ V ] to select " Format " and then press [ SET ] . • Formatting a memory card that already has snapshots or other files on it , will delete its contents . Normally you do not need to format a memory card again . However , if storing to a card has slowed down or if you notice any other abnormality , re - format the card . • Be sure to use the camera to format a memory card . Formatting a memory card on a computer and then using it in the camera can slow down data processing by the camera . In the case of an SD or SDHC memory card , formatting on a computer can result in non - conformity with the SD format , causing problems with compatibility , operation , etc . 15 Quick Start Basics
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1 . Press [ O ] ( REC ) to turn on the camera . Make sure [ ] is on the display . If it isn't , see page 42 . Snapshot mode icon Monitor screen _ ' - _ - I _ _ Shutter button I - I P4 2 . Point the camera at Zoom button the subject . You can zoom the image , if you want . 3 . Half - press the shutter button Back lamp Focus frame to focus the image . When focus is complete , the camera will beep , the back lamp will light green , and the focus frame will turn green . Half - press When you half - press the shutter button , the camera automatically adjusts exposure and focuses on the subject it is currently pointed at . Mastering how much pressure is required for a half - press and a full - press of the shutter button is an important technique for good - looking images . 16 Quick Start Basics
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4 . Continuing to keep the camera still , press the shutter button the rest of the way down . This records the snapshot . Full - press K ] • If the image does not focus . . . If the focus frame stays red and the back lamp is flashing green , it means that the image is not in focus ( because the subject is too close , etc . ) Re - point the camera at the subject and try to focus again . • If the subject is not in the center of the frame . . . " Focus lock " ( page 50 ) is the name of a technique you can use when you want to shoot an image in which the subject to be focused on is not within the focus frame in the center of the screen . 17 Quick Start Basics
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_ _ _ . ljL _ _ _ j _ _ TI _ Your images will not come out clearly if you move the camera when you press the shutter button . When pressing the shutter button , be sure to hold the camera as shown in the illustration below , and keep it still by pressing your arms firmly against your sides as you shoot . Holding the camera still , carefully press the shutter button and take care to avoid all movement as the shutter releases and for a few moments after it releases . This is especially important when available lighting is low , which slows down the shutter speed . Horizontal Vertical Hold the camera so the flash is above the lens . NOTE Take care that your fingers and Flash the strap do not cover any of the areas indicated in the illustration . Sh _ _ Front lam • To protect against accidentally UIll , ens P dropping the camera , attach the wrist strap and make sure it is around your fingers or wrist while Miorophone you are operating the camera . _ _ Strap • Never swing the camera around by its strap . • The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera only . Never use it for any other purpose . 18 Quick Start Basics
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Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera's monitor screen . • For information about how to play back movies , see page 6 ! . 1 . Press [ 1 " _ 7 ] ( PLAY ) to enter the PLAY mode . • This will display one of the snapshots currently stored in memory . • Information about the displayed [ F _ q ] ( PLAY ) snapshot also is included ( page 123 ) . • You also can clear the information to view only the snapshot ( page 105 ) . • You can zoom in on the image by pressing the I - _ 3 side of the zoom button ( page 62 ) . If you are recording a snapshot that is very important to you , it is recommended that you zoom the image and check its details after recording it . 2 . Use [ , ] and [ 1 _ ] to scroll between images . • Holding down either button scrolls at high speed . [ I , 9 c 19 Quick Start Basics
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If memory becomes full , you can delete images you no longer need to free up storage and record more images . • Remember that a file ( image ) delete operation cannot be undone . • Deleting an audio snapshot ( page 68 ) deletes both the snapshot and the audio file . 1 . Press [ I - _ - I ] ( PLAY ) to enter the PLAY mode and then press [ _ ' ] ( _ $ ) . 2 . Use [ , ] and [ 1 _ ] to scroll through the files until the one you want to delete is displayed . 3 . Use [ A ] and [ V ] to select " Delete " and then press [ SET ] . • To delete other files , repeat steps 2 and 3 . • To exit the delete operation , press [ MENU ] . 1 . Press [ I - _ ] ( PLAY ) to enter the PLAY mode and then press [ V ] ( _ _ ) . 2 . Use [ A ] and [ V ] to select " All Files Delete " and then press [ SET ] . 3 . Use [ A ] and [ V ] to select " Yes " and then press [ SET ] to delete all files . This will cause the message " There are no files " to appear . 20 Quick Start Basics
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Operation • Never open the battery cover while the back lamp is flashing green . Doing so can result in the image you just shot being saved incorrectly , damage to other images stored in memory , malfunction of the camera , etc . • If unwanted light is shining directly onto the lens , shade the lens with your hand when shooting an image . Monitor Screen when Shooting Snapshots • Subject brightness conditions can cause monitor screen response to slow and can cause digital noise in the monitor screen image . • The image that appears on the monitor screen is for image composition . The actual image will be recorded at the quality set for the image quality setting ( page 57 ) . Shooting Indoors under Fluorescent Lighting • Minute flickering of fluorescent lighting can affect the brightness or color of an image . • Any of the following can make proper focus impossible . - Solid color wall or other very low contrast subject - Strongly back lit subject - Very shiny subject - Blinds or other subject with a repeating horizontal pattern - Multiple subjects at varying distances from the camera - Subject in a dark location - Camera movement while shooting - Fast - moving subject - Subjects outside the focus range of the camera • If you cannot focus properly , try using focus lock ( page 50 ) or Manual Focus ( page 48 ) . 21 Quick Start Basics
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To enter the REC Mode , press [ ONIOFF ] ( Power ) or [ 1 _ 11 ] [ ON / OFF ] ( Power ) ( REC ) . To enter the PLAY mode , press [ t - _ q ] ( PLAY ) . The back lamp will light ( green ) momentarily and the camera will turn on . If you are entering the REC mode , the lens will extend from the camera at this time . • Take care to ensure that nothing is restricting or coming Back lamp into contact with the lens as it extends . Holding the lens with your hand so it cannot extend creates the risk of malfunction . • Pressing [ I - _ q ] ( PLAY ) while in the REC mode switches to the PLAY mode . The lens retracts about ! 0 seconds after switching modes . • The Sleep function or Auto Power Off ( pages 101 , 102 ) [ liE ] ] [ O ] will turn off power automatically if you do not perform any ( PLAY ) ( REC ) operation for a preset amount of time . Press [ ON / OFF ] ( Power ) . • You can configure the camera so power does not turn on when you press [ 1 _ 11 ] ( REC ) or [ l - _ - I ] ( PLAY ) . You also can configure the camera to turn off when you press [ It _ ] ( REC ) or [ l ' _ q ] ( PLAY ) ( page 102 ) . 22 Quick Start Basics
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The Control Panel can be used to configure camera settings . 1 . In the REC mode , press [ SET ] . This will select one of the Control Panel icons and display its settings . Control Panel [ SET ] 2 . Use [ A ] and [ V ] to select the setting you want to change . @ Image size / Quality _ ( pages 24 , 57 ) _ White balance ( page 31 ) @ Flash mode ( page 26 ) @ EV shift ( page 33 ) Face detection ( page 28 ) @ easy Mode ( page 34 ) _ Anti shake ( page 30 ) Date / Time ( page 36 ) ISO sensitivity ( page 31 ) Image quality cannot be changed using the Control Panel . 3 . use [ , ] and [ 1 _ ] to change the setting . 4 . If you want to configure another setting , repeat steps 2 and 3 . 5 . After all of the settings are the way you want , press [ SET ] . This will apply the settings and return to the REC mode . _ NOTE • You can configure the camera to turn off display of the Control Panel when you press [ SET ] ( page 96 ) . • You also can configure settings other than those listed above ( page 46 ) . • The Control Panel cannot be displayed while a For YouTube , or Voice Recording Operation is in progress . 23 Snapshot Tutorial
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• Pixels A digital camera image is a collection of small Pixel dots called " pixels " . The more pixels there are in an image , the more detail there will be . However , you generally can do with fewer pixels when printing an image ( L size ) through a print service , attaching an image to e - mail , when viewing the image on a computer , etc . • About image sizes The size of an image indicates how many 2816 pixels it contains , and is expressed as horizontal pixelsxvertical pixels . ( _ ) 28 ! 6 X 2112 size image = Approximately 6 640 million pixels _ ¢ _ ( _ ) 640X480 size image = Approximately 300,000 pixets Image Size Selection Tips Unit : pixets Note that larger images have more pixels , so they take up more memory space . Large Number of Pixels - _ More detail , but takes up more memory . Best when you ptan to print large - size prints ( such as A3 size ) . Small Number of Pixels - - + Less detail , but takes up less memory . Best when you want to send images by e - mail , etc . • For information about image size , image quality , and number of images that can be stored , see page 133 . • For information about movie image size , see page 58 . • For information about resizing existing snapshots , see page 67 . 24 Snapshot Tutorial
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• To select the image size 1 . In the REC mode , press [ SET ] . 2 . Use [ A ] and [ V ] to select the top Control Panel option ( Image Size ) . 3 . Use [ < ] and [ 1 _ ] to select an image size and then press [ SET ] . 8M A3 Print ( 3264x 2448 ) 3 : 2 Good detail for better clarity even for images A3 Print ( 3264X2176 ) cropped ( page 68 ) from the original 16 : 9 HDTV ( 3264X 1840 ) 6M A3 Print ( 2816X2112 ) Good detaii 4M A4 Print ( 2304X 1728 ) 2M Best when preserving memory capacity is 3.5 " X5 " Print ( 1600X 1200 ) relatively more important than image quality . VGA Image files are smaller , which is better when E Mail attaching images to e - mail . However , images ( 640X480 ) are relatively coarser . • The initial factory default image size setting is 8M ( 8 million pixels ) . • Selecting 3 : 2 ( 3264X 2 ! 76 pixels ) records images with an aspect ratio of 3 : 2 , which matches the standard aspect ratio of print paper . • The letters " HDTV " stand for _ ' High Definition Television " . An HDTV screen has an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 , which makes them wider than the usual 4 : 3 aspect ratio of television screens of the past . Your camera can record images that are compatible with the aspect ratio an HDTV screen . • You should regard the print paper sizes suggested here as guidelines only ( 200 dpi print resolution ) . 25 Snapshot Tutorial
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1 . In the REC mode , press [ V ] ( _ _ ) once , Flash 2 . use [ < ] and [ 1 _ ] to select the flash setting you want and then press [ SET ] . When the " [ _ Pane ! " menu item ( page 96 ) is " Off ' ( so the Contro ! Panel is not displayed ) , pressing [ V ] ( _ , _ ) wi ! ! cycle through the avai ! ab ! e flash settings . ; i i i ; i : ' ' ' = " , Flash fires automatica ! ! y in accordance with exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( . a . . m . . . o . . u . . n . . t . . . o . . f . . . . li . g . . h . . t . . . a . . n . . d . . . . b . . r . i . g . . h . . t . n . . e . . s . . s . . ) . . . . . c . o . . n . . d . . i . t . i . o . . n . . s . . . . . . . . . . . . Flash does not fire . Flash a ! ways fires . This setting can be used to brighten a subject that normal ! y comes out dark due to day ! ight or back ! ight ( daylight synchro flash ) . Flash fires automatically . This type off ! ash can be used to _ _ reduce the chance of redness in the subject's eyes . 3 . Press the shutter button to shoot . Back lamp t ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J . . _ . . _ . . , . . . _ . . . . . . . . . . . Flashes orange while the flash is charging to indicate I ' _ _ I that image recording is disabled . _ _ , _ ; _ , , / I ° You will not be able to take another flash snapshot [ ] indicates the flash wilt fire . until the lamp stops flashing orange , which indicates that charging is complete . 26 Snapshot Tutorial
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_ NOTE • Take care so your fingers and the strap do not block the flash . • The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is too far away or too close . • Flash charging time depends on operating conditions ( battery condition , ambient temperature , etc . ) With a fully charged battery it takes anywhere from a few seconds to 7 seconds . • Shooting with flash turned off when lighting is dim results in a slow shutter speed , which can cause image blur due to camera movement . Under such conditions , secure the camera with a tripod , etc . • With red eye reduction , the flash is fired automatically in accordance with exposure . It does not fire in areas where lighting is bright . • The presence of outdoor sunlight , fluorescent lighting , or some other light source can cause abnormal image colors . • Select " Flash Off ' for the flash setting when shooting in areas where flash photograph is prohibited . • Approximate Flash Range ( ISO Sensitivity : Auto ) Wide Angle : 0.15 m to 2.8 m ( 0.5 ' to 9.2 ' ) Telephoto : 0.4 m to 1.5 m ( 1.3 ' to 4.9 ' ) The above values depend on the optical zoom setting . Red - eye Reduction Using the flash to shoot at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image . This is caused when the light from the flash reflects off of the retina of the eye . When red - eye reduction is selected as the flash mode , the camera fires a pre - flash to cause the irises in the eyes of any people in the image to close , which reduces the chance of red eye . Note the following important points when using red - eye reduction . • Red - eye reduction does not work unless the people in the image are looking directly at the camera ( flash ) . • Red - eye reduction may not work very well if the subjects are located far away from the camera . Other Useful Flash Features • Changing the flash intensity ( page 60 ) • Compensating for insufficient flash intensity ( page 60 ) 27 Snapshot Tutorial
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The face detection feature adjusts focus and brightness to the faces in the image . 1 . In the REC mode , press [ SET ] . 2 . Use [ A ] and [ V ] to select the third Control Panel option from the top ( Face Detection ) . 3 . Use [ , ] and [ 1 _ ] to select " 1 _ 1 Face Detection : On " and then press [ SET ] . 4 . Point the camera at the subject ( s ) . The camera will detect human faces and display a frame around each one . 5 . Half - press the shutter button . The camera will focus and the frames around the faces it focuses on will turn green . 6 . Press the shutter button the rest of the way down . • To give priority to detection speed or number of faces 1 . In the REC mode , press [ SET ] . 2 . Use [ A ] and [ V ] to select the third Control Panel option from the top ( Face Detection ) . 3 . Use [ , ] and [ 1 _ ] to select " Fil Priority " and then press [ SET ] . 4 . Use [ A ] and [ V ] to select the setting you want , and then press [ SET ] . Minimfizaecdseetecttiomneand , mittshenumboeffar cethsat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c . a . . n . . . . b . . e . . . . d . . e . . t . e . . c . . t . e . . d . . . . . a . . t . . . o . . n . . e . . . t . i . m . . . e . to five . Enables detection of a maximum of five to ten faces . With this setting . the camera detects faces in the image that are smaller and further away from the camera . 28 Snapshot Tutorial
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Tips for Best Face Detection Results • The camera performs center focus if it cannot detect a face . • Always make sure that Auto Focus ( AF ) is selected as the focus mode when shooting with face detection . • Face detection may take a bit longer when you hold the camera sideways . • Detection of the following types of faces is not supported . - Face that is obstructed by hair , sunglasses , a hat , etc . , or a face in dark shade - A profile or a face that is at an angle - A face that is very far away and small , or very close and large - A face in an area that is very dark - The face of a pet or some other non - human subject • Face detection cannot be used in combination with any of the following features . - Some BEST SHOT scenes ( Movie , For YouTube , Voice Recording ) • The following functions are disabled when shooting with face detection . - Multi AF 29 Snapshot Tutorial
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You can turn on the camera's Anti Shake feature to reduce image blur due to subject movement or camera movement when shooting a moving subject using telephoto , when shooting a fast - moving subject , or when shooting under dim lighting conditions . 1 . In the REC mode , press [ SET ] . 2 . Use [ A ] and [ V ] to select the fourth Control Panel option from the top ( Anti Shake ) . 3 . Use [ , ] and [ 1 _ ] to select the setting you want and then press [ SET ] . _ NOTE • ISO sensitivity , aperture , and shutter speed do not appear on the monitor screen when you half - press the shutter button while " Auto " is selected . These values will appear briefly , however , in the preview image that is displayed immediately after you shoot a snapshot . • If the flash fires , the Anti Shake icon [ ] will remain on the display , even though Anti Shake does not function during flash photography . • Shooting with Anti Shake can cause an image to appear somewhat coarser than normal and can cause slight deterioration of image resolution . • Anti Shake may not be able to eliminate the effects of camera or subject movement when movement is severe . • Anti Shake is disabled during movie recording . c 30 Snapshot Tutorial
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ISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light . 1 . In the REC mode , press [ SET ] . 2 . Use [ A ] and [ V ] to select the fifth Control Panel option from the top ( ISO Sensitivity ) . 3 . Use [ , ] and [ 1 _ ] to select the setting you want and then press [ SET ] . Adjusts sensitivity automatically according to conditions Lower sensitivity Slow shutter speed Less noise Some coarseness Fast shutter speed ( Set for shooting in ( increased digital Higher sensitivity dimly lit areas . ) noise ) • " AUTO " ISO sensitivity always is applied for movies , regardless of the current ISO sensitivity setting . You can adjust white balance to match the source of light available where you are shooting and avoid the blue cast that results when shooting outdoors when it is cloudy , and the green cast that results when shooting under fluorescent lighting . 1 . In the REC mode , press [ SET ] . 2 . Use [ A ] and [ V ] to select the sixth Control Panel option from the top ( White Balance ) . s 31 Snapshot Tutorial
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3 . Use [ , ] and [ 1 _ ] to select the shooting condition you want and then press [ SET ] . Configures the camera to adjust white balance automaticall For shooting outdoors on a clear day For shooting outdoors on an overcast rainy day , in the shade , etc . For shooting on a clear day in the shade of trees or buildings For shooting under white or day white fluorescent lighting For shooting under daylight fluorescent lighting For shooting under light bulb lighting For configuring the camera manually to suit a particular light source . OSelect " _ Manual WB " . Blank white paper ( _ ) Under the lighting conditions you plan to use when shooting , point the camera at a blank white piece of paper so it fills the entire monitor screen and then press the shutter button . ( _ ) Press [ SET ] . The white balance setting is retained even if you turn off the camera . • When " _ Auto WB " is selected for the white balance setting , the camera automatically determines the white point of the subject . Certain subject colors and light source conditions can cause problems when the camera tries to determine the white point , which makes proper white balance adjustment impossible . If this happens , select the white balance setting that matches your shooting conditions ( Daylight , Overcast , etc . ) 32 Snapshot Tutorial
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You can manually adjust an image's exposure value ( EV value ) before shooting it . • Exposure Compensation Range : - 2.0EV to + 2.0EV • Unit : ! / 3EV 1 . In the REC mode , press [ SET ] . 2 . Use [ A ] and [ V ] to select the third Control Panel option from the bottom ( EV Shift ) . 3 . Use [ , ] and [ 1 _ ] to adjust the exposure compensation value . [ 1 _ ] : Increases the EV value . A higher EV value is best for light - colored subjects and backlit subjects . [ , _ ] : Decreases the EV value . A lower EV value is best for dark - color subjects and for shooting outdoors on a clear day . To cancel exposure compensation , change the EV value to 0.0 . 4 . Press [ SET ] . This applies the exposure compensation value . The exposure compensation value you set remains in effect until you change it . Exposure compensation value _ NOTE • When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions , you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation . 33 Snapshot Tutorial
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The easy mode eliminates troublesome setups . This mode is recommended for those who are new to digital imaging . 1 . In the REC mode , press [ SET ] . 2 . Use [ A ] and [ V ] to select the second Control Panel option from the bottom ( easy Mode ) . 3 . Use [ , ] and [ 1 _ ] to select " 1 _ 1 On " and then press [ SET ] . This enters the easy mode . 4 . Focus the image . While the focus frame is aligned with the subject , half - press the shutter button . 5 . Shoot the image . When the image is focused , press the shutter button the rest of the way . This records the snapshot . • Using the easy Menu The easy menu contains flash , self - timer , and image size settings , plus an item for exiting the easy mode . While the camera is in the easy mode , all the other settings ( besides Flash , Self - timer , Image Size , and easy Mode ) on the REC tab menu ( page 124 ) and Quality tab menu ( page 125 ) are fixed at preset optimum values . Any settings you configured on these tabs are not used in the easy mode . • To use the Set Up tab menu ( page 125 ) , you need to exit the easy mode . To do this , select the " easy Mode " item in step 2 of the following procedure , and then select _ in step 3 . After that , you can use the Set up tab menu as you normally do . 1 . Press [ MENU ] . The easy menu displays larger text than standard menus . 2 . Use [ A ] and [ V ] to select the menu item you want , and then press [ SET ] . 34 Snapshot Tutorial
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3 . Use [ A ] and [ V ] to select the setting you want , and then press [ SET ] . Flash [ ] ( Auto Flash ) * / [ ] ( Flash On ) / [ ] ( Flash Off ) Self - timer [ ] ( 10 - second self - timer ) / _ * Image Size m * / m / easy Mode m / ifl - d _ * Exit Menu Exit the easy menu • An asterisk ( 3 ) indicates reset default settings . • See the following for details . - Flash ( page 26 ) - Self - timer ( page 52 ) - Image Size ( page 24 ) • The following are the settings you can select for " easy Mode " . Stay in the easy mode , without switching to another recording type Switch from the easy mode to a standard recording type • On - screen pop - up help text provides a brief explanation of each setting . 35 Snapshot Tutorial
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• 1111 , ! ! ! 1 . In the REC mode , press [ SET ] . 2 . use [ A ] and [ V ] to select the bottom Control Panel option ( Date / Time ) . Use [ _ ] and [ 1 _ ] to select the date or time . _ NOTE • You can seJect e { ther of two display style ( page 100 ) for the date : Month / Day or Day / Month . • The time is displayed using 24 - hour format , Your camera provides you with 3X optical zoom ( that changes the lens focal distance ) , which can be used in combination with digital zoom ( that digitally processes the center portion of the image to enlarge it ) for total zoom capabilities of 3X to 45.2X . The image deterioration point depends on the image size ( page 38 ) . 1 . In the REC Mode , press the zoom button to zoom . Zoom button I - _ ] Telephoto _ Wide Angle I - _ ] ( Telephoto ) : Enlarges the subject and narrows the range ( Wide Angle ) : Reduces the size of the subject and broadens the range 2 . Press the shutter button to shoot the image , • Digital zoom is disabled while date stamping ( page 99 ) is turned on . s 36 Snapshot Tutorial
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_ NOTE • The higher the digital zoom factor , the coarser the recorded image . Note that the camera also has a function that lets you record using digital zoom without image deterioration ( page 38 ) . • Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against image blur due to camera movement when shooting with telephoto . • Performing a zoom operation changes the lens aperture . • Digital zoom only is available during movie recording . You can adjust the optical zoom setting before you press the shutter button to start movie recording . If you hold down the I - _ ] ( Telephoto ) side of the zoom button , the zoom operation will stop when the optical zoom factor reaches its maximum . Momentarily releasing the zoom button and then holding down its I - _ ] ( Telephoto ) side will switch to digital zoom , which you can use to set an even higher zoom factor . • During zoom , a zoom bar on the monitor screen shows the current zoom setting . _ = deterioration indicator Focusing range ( Displayed for Auto Focus , Macro Focus , and Manual Focus . ) Zoom bar Undeteriorated image quality range Deteriorated image quality range I - , € I I lEVI I _ ' _ llX AI 3Xto I5 . IXt _ I2X to 45.2X Optical / digital zoom switch point Zoom pointer ( Indicates current zoom . ) * 3X optical zoom point image deterioration c 37 Snapshot Tutorial
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1 . Configure the quality setting for the movie ( page 58 ) . The length of the movie you can record will depend on the quality setting you select . 2 . In the REC mode , press [ BS ] . 3 . Use [ A ] , [ V ] , [ 4 ] , and [ 1 _ ] to select the [ ] Remaining recording time ( Movie ) scene and then press [ SET ] . This causes [ ] to appear on the monitor screen . 4 . Press the shutter button . This will start recording and display [ ] on the monitor screen . Movie recording includes monaural audio . Recording time 5 . Press the shutter button again to stop recording . Movie recording also will stop automatically if memory becomes full before you press the shutter button . • The maximum size allowed for a single movie file is 4 GB . Movie recording stops automatically when a file becomes 4GB . _ NOTE • Spending a long time using movie recording will cause the camera to become slightly warm to the touch . This is normal and does not indicate malfunction . • The camera also records audio . Note the following points when shooting a movie . - Take care that the microphone is not blocked by your fingers , etc . = - Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far away from what you are trying to record . - Operating camera buttons while shooting can cause button noise to be picked up in the audio . Microphone • Shooting a very bright subject can cause a vertical band to appear in the monitor screen image . This does not indicate malfunction . The band will not be recorded in a snapshot , but wilI be recorded in the case of a movie . • Use of certain types of memory cards increase the time it takes to record movies , which can cause movie frames to be lost . This condition is indicated by [ ] and [ ] flashing on the monitor screen . To avoid loss of movie frames , use of a memory card with a maximum transfer speed of at least 10MB per second is recommended . 39 Recording Movie images and Audio
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• Only digital zoom can be used for zooming during movie recording . Since optical zoom is not possible while recording a movie , zoom as required before pressing the shutter button to start recording . • The effects of camera movement in an image become more pronounced when you shoot close up or with a large zoom factor . Because of this , use of a tripod is recommended under these conditions . Voice Recording lets you record audio only , without a snapshot or movie . You can record about 56 minutes and 4 seconds of Voice Recording using the camera's built - in memory only . 1 . In the REC mode , press [ BS ] . 2 . Use [ A ] , [ V ] , [ , ] , and [ 1 _ ] to select the U ( Voice Recording ) scene and then press [ SET ] . This causes IPJ to appear on the monitor screen . 3 . Press the shutter button to start recording . Recording time • The back lamp flashes green while recording is in progress . • Pressing [ SET ] during recording will insert a marker into the recording . During playback , you will be able to jump to the markers in the recording . 4 . Press the shutter button again to stop audio Remaining recording time recording . • To create another audio recording file , repeat steps 3 and 4 . • To turn off Voice Recording , press [ BS ] and then select [ ] ( Auto ) . s 40 Recording Movie Images and Audio
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About audio data • Audio files can be played back on a computer using Windows Media Player or QuickTime ( pages 84 , 92 ) - Audio Data : WAVE / IMA - ADPCM ( WAV extension ) - Audio File Size : Approximately ! 65KB ( Approximately 30 seconds of recording at 5.5KB per second ) 1 . In the PLAY mode , use [ , ] and [ 1 _ ] to display the Voice Recording file you want to play . H is displayed in place of an image for a Voice Recording file . 2 . Press [ SET ] to start playback , Voice Recording Playback Controls [ , ] [ , . ] [ SET ] to resume playback . Press [ Y ] and then press [ A ] [ y ] [ A ] ( DISP ) [ ME . U ] 41 Recording Movie Images and Audio
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BEST SHOT provides you with a collection of sample " scenes " that show a variety of different types of shooting conditions . When you need to change the setup of the camera , simply find the scene that matches what you are trying to achieve , and the camera sets up for it automatically . This helps to minimize the chance of ruined images due to poor exposure and shutter speed settings . Portrait Scenery Night Scene Night Scene Portrait 1 . In the REC mode , press [ BS ] . Currently selected scene This will display a menu of BEST SHOT scenes . ( with boundary ) • The initial default selection is [ ] ( Auto ) . 2 . use [ A ] , [ _ ' ] , [ 4 ] , and [ 1 _ ] to move the boundary to the scene you want to select . • The scene menu has multiple pages . Use [ A ] and [ Y ] to scroll between menu pages . • You can access information about the currently Scene name selected scene . See page 44 for details . • To return to normal snapshot recording , select Scene number Scene 1 [ ] ( Auto ) . Pressing [ MENU ] while the scene selection screen or scene information screen is displayed will cause the boundary to jump directly to [ ] ( Auto ) . s 42 Using BEST SHOT
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3 . Press [ SET ] to configure the camera with the settings for the currently selected scene . This returns to the REC mode . • The settings of the scene you selected remain in effect until you select a different scene . • To select a different BEST SHOT scene , repeat the above procedure from step 1 . 4 . Press the shutter button . _ NOTE • The BEST SHOT YouTube scene sets up the camera for recording movies that are optimized for uploading to YouTube . Movies recorded with the YouTube scene are stored in a special folder to make them easy to locate for uploading ( page 94 ) . Maximum recording time while the YouTube scene is selected is 2 minutes . c 43 Using BEST SHOT
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• Using Scene Information Screen To find out more about a scene , select it with the boundary on the scene selection screen , and then press the zoom button . • To return to the scene menu , press the zoom button again . • To scroll between scenes , use [ , _ ] and [ 1 _ ] . • To configure the camera with the settings for the currently selected scene , press [ SET ] . To return to the scene information screen for the currently selected BEST SHOT scene , press [ BS ] . s 44 Using BEST SHOT
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• BEST SHOT Precautions • Selecting the Night Scene or Fireworks scene results in a slow shutter speed setting . Since a slow shutter speed increases the chance of digital noise in the image , the camera automatically performs a digital noise reduction process when either of these scenes is selected . This means that it will take a bit longer for the image to be saved which is indicated by the back lamp flashing green . Do not perform any key operation during that time . Also , it is a good idea to use a tripod to avoid image blur due to camera movement when shooting at slow shutter speeds . • Your camera includes a sample scene that optimizes settings for auction site images . Depending on your camera model , the sample scene is named either " For eBay " or " Auction " . Images you record using the auction site sample scene are stored in a special folder so you can easily find them on your computer ( page 94 ) . • High Sensitivity - The high sensitivity setting is disabled whenever the camera's flash fires . - High sensitivity may not produce the desired results in very dark conditions . - When shooting with slow shutter speeds , use a tripod to protect against blurring due to camera movement . - Under certain lighting conditions , the camera will perform an automatic noise filtering operation to reduce digital noise in the image . This operation causes the camera to take longer than normal to save the image and be ready for the next shot . • BEST SHOT scene images were not shot using this camera . • Images shot using a BEST SHOT scene may not produce the results you expected due to shooting conditions and other factors . • You can modify the camera settings that are made after you select a BEST SHOT scene . Note , however , that the BEST SHOT settings revert to their defaults when you select another BEST SHOT scene or turn off the camera . s 45 Using BEST SHOT
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The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings . • You also can use the Control Panel ( page 23 ) to configure some of the settings that appear on the menu screen . Refer to the page references provided in this section for information about configuring settings using the Control Panel . • Example Menu Screen Operation Press [ MENU ] to display the menu screen . • Menu contents are different in the REC mode and PLAY mode . Example : REC mode menu [ MENU ] Menu Screen Operation Buttons Selects tabs . [ 1 _ ] is also used to display the options available for a setting . Selects a setting option . . . [ . 8 . _ Registers the selected setting . _ i Exits the menu screen . 1 . In the REC mode , press [ MENU ] . This will display the menu screen . 2 . Use [ , ] and [ 1 _ ] to select the tab where the item you want to configure is located , c 46 Advanced Settings
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3 . Use [ A ] and [ V ] to select the menu item Example : you want , and then press [ 11 _ ] . When " Focus " is selected on the " REC " tab 4 . Use [ A ] and [ V ] to change the setting . Tabs I 5 . After the setting is the way you want , press [ SET ] . • Pressing [ , _ ] registers the selected setting and returns to the menu . • To configure settings on another tab after pressing [ _ 1 ] to return to the menu , use [ A ] to move the highlighting up to the tabs , and then Settings use [ , _ ] and [ 1 _ ] to select the tab you want . • Menu Operations in This Manual Menu operations are represented in this manual as shown below . The following operation is the same one described under " Example Menu Screen Operation " on page 46 . Use [ , _ ] and [ 1 _ ] to select the " REC " tab . , [ O ) , - - _ , [ M = ENU ] , , - - _ , REC Tab , - - _ , FOCUS ' Press [ 1 _ 1 ] . Press [ MENU ] . Use [ A ] and [ Y ] to select the " Focus " and then press [ 1 _ ] . 47 Advanced Settings
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[ O ] ( REC ) - - _ [ MENU ] - - _ REC Tab - - _ Focus oApproximately [ ] Auto General Automatic , 2 40 cm to o Focus recording ( infinity ) ( ! . 3 ' to oo ) Approximately [ ] Close ups Automatic 15 cm to 50 cm Macro Fixed ( 5.9 " to 192 " ) Fixed focal distance [ ] Pan Shooting with a Fixed point , 3 . , 5 relatively wide focal point Fixed distance * _ , , 4 Focus focus range Scenery and [ ] other distant Fixed Infinity Infinity subjects [ ] When you want Approximately 15 cm to oo Manual to focus Manual Focus manually ( infinity ) . 3 ( 5.9 " to oo ) * 1 The focus range is the distance from the lens surface . * 2 During movie recording , the Auto Focus mode is disabled . * 3 The minimum changes along with the optical zoom setting . * 4 The distance depends on shooting conditions , and appears on the monitor screen when the shutter button is half - pressed . 48 Advanced Settings
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' 5 ( m ) iii , Ji iii iiii Zl ( Wide ) Approx . 2.0 ( 6.6 ' ) oo 0.40 ( 15.7 " ) 2 Approx . 2.7 ( 8.9 ' ) oo 0.40 ( 15.7 " ) 3 Approx . 4.0 ( 13 . ! ' ) oo 0.40 ( 15.7 " ) 4 Approx . 5.0 ( 16.4 ' ) oo 0.40 ( 15.7 " ) 5 Approx . 5.6 ( 18.4 ' ) oo 0.40 ( 15.7 " ) 6 Approx . 7.3 ( 24.0 ' ) oo 0.40 ( 15.7 " ) 7 ( Tele ) Approx . 8.0 ( 26.2 ' ) oo 0.40 ( 15.7 " ) _ NOTE • Above values are for reference only . For movie macro , the focus range is a few centimeters within the center distance . To focus with manual focus 1 . On the monitor screen , compose the image so the subject you want to focus on is within the yellow boundary . 2 . Watching the image on the monitor screen use [ , ] and [ 1 _ ] to adjust focus . • At this time the image that is within the boundary Yellow bounda _ will enlarge and fill the monitor screen , which aids in focusing . If you do not perform any operation for two seconds while the enlarged image is displayed , the screen in step 1 will re - appear . 49 Advanced Settings
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_ NOTE • Auto Focus can be used when recording snapshots only . • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while shooting with Auto Focus , Macro Focus , or Manual Focus , a value will appear on the monitor screen to tell you the focus range , as shown below . Example : © © cm to co © © is the actual focusing range value . • The operations assigned to the [ , _ ] and [ 1 _ ] keys with the " L / R Key " setting ( page 54 ) are disabled while Manual Focus is selected as the focus mode . Using Focus Lock " Focus lock " is a technique you can use when you want to compose an image in which the subject you want to focus on is not within the focus frame in the center of the screen . • To use focus lock , select " lillil Spot " for the Auto Focus area ( page 53 ) . 1 . Align the monitor screen's focus frame with Subject to be focused on the subject you want to focus on and then half - press the shutter button . Focus frame 2 . Keeping the shutter button half - pressed ( which maintains the focus setting ) , move . . . . the camera to compose the image . 3 . When you are ready to shoot the image , press the shutter button the rest of the way down . _ NOTE • Focus lock also locks exposure ( AE ) . C 50 Advanced Settings
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[ O ] ( REC ) - - , - [ MENU ] - - , - REC Tab - - _ Continuous While Continuous Shutter is turned on , images are continually recorded until memory becomes full , as long as you keep the shutter button depressed . Releasing the shutter button stops shooting . _ NOTE • With continuous shutter , exposure and focus for the first image are applied for successive images as well • Continuous shutter cannot be used in combination with any of the following Some BEST SHOT scenes ( Movie , For YeuTube , Voice Recording ) • When using a continuous shutter mode , keep the camera still until all recording is finished . • The continuous shutter rate depends on the current image size and image quality settings . • The speed of Continuous Shutter depends on the type of memory card loaded in the camera and the amount d free space available for storage . When shooting to built - in memory , continuous shutter shooting is relatively slow . • You cannot use the self - timer in combination with Continuous Shutter . 51 Advanced Settings
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[ O ] ( REC ) - - _ [ MENU ] - - _ REC Tab - - _ Self - timer With the Self - timer , pressing the shutter button starts a timer . The shutter is released and the image is shot after a fixed amount of time . 10 - second Self - ti m er 2 - second Self - timer | ! 2 : _ e * When shooting under conditions that slow down the shutter speed , you can use this setting to prevent image blur due to camera movement . Shoots three images : one image 10 seconds after the shutter button is iressed , and the next two images as soon as the camera is ready F _ i _ le : after shooting the previous image . How long it takes for the camera to el _ fmel get ready to shoot depends on the image size and quality settings , whether or not a memory card is loaded in the camera , and the flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c . . h . . a . . r . g . . e . . . . . c . . o . . n . . d . . i . t . io . . n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turns off the Self - timer . • The front lamp flashes while the Self - timer countdown is in Front lamp progress . • You can interrupt an ongoing Self - timer countdown by pressing [ SET ] . _ NOTE • The Self - timer cannot be used together with the following features . Continuous Shutter , certain BEST SHOT scene ( Voice Recording ) • The Triple Self - timer cannot be used together with the following features . Some BEST SHOT scenes ( Movie , For YouTube ) c 52 Advanced Settings
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[ 1 _ 1 ( 1R ] EC - ) _ [ MENU - _ ] REC Tab - - , - Face Detection For details , see the Control Panel procedure on page 28 . [ O ] ( REC ) - _ [ MENU ] - _ REC Tab - _ Anti Shake For details , see the Control Panel procedure on page 30 . [ O ] ( REC ) - - _ [ MENU ] - - _ REC Tab - - _ AF Area _ J : This mode takes readings of a small area in the center of the image . This setting works well with focus lock ( page 50 ) . When you half - press the shutter button while this setting selected , the camera will select the optimum Auto Focus area from among nine possible areas . The focus frame of the area where the camera focuses will be displayed in green . , , ri _ spot . . . . [ ] Multi " Focus frame Focus frame • " Multi " cannot be selected for the Auto Focus area while you are using Face Detection ( page 28 ) . 53 Advanced Settings
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iiiiiliYj @ @ @ @ iiiiiiiilii , [ O ] ( REC ) - _ [ MENU ] - - * REC Tab - _ easy Mode For details , see the Control Panel procedure on page 34 . [ O ] ( REC ) - - _ [ MENU ] - - _ REC Tab - - _ L / R Key You can assign one of the five functions listed below to the [ < ] and [ 1 _ ] keys . ii ii ! i ! iiiiii ! iii ! ! Metering Changes the Metering Mode ( page 59 ) EV Shift Adjusts the EV shift value ( page 33 ) White Balance Changes the white balance setting ( page 58 ) ISO Changes the ISO Sensitivity setting ( page 31 ) Self - timer Sets the self - timer time ( page 52 ) Off Cancels [ , _ ] and [ 1 _ ] key assignments [ 1 _ 11 ] ( REC ) - - , - [ MENU ] - - _ REC Tab - - , - Grid The on - screen grid can be displayed on the REC mode monitor screen for easy vertical and horizontal alignment when composing images . 54 Advanced Settings
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[ O ] ( REC ) - - * [ MENU ] - - _ REC Tab - - _ Digital Zoom You can use this setting to turn digital zoom on or off . When digital zoom is turned off , operating the zoom button zooms the image with optical zoom only . [ O ] ( REC ) - - _ [ MENU ] - - _ REC Tab - - _ Review While Review is turned on , the camera will display a image for about one second immediately after you press the shutter button to record it . [ O ] ( REC ) - - _ [ MENU ] - - _ REC Tab - - _ Icon Help While Icon Help is turned on , a textual description will appear on the display for certain icons when you switch between REC functions . Functions Supported by Icon Help • REC Mode , Flash , Metering Mode , White Balance , Self - timer , EV Shift 55 Advanced Settings
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[ O ] ( REC ) - - _ [ MENU ] - - _ REC Tab - - , - Memory When you turn off the camera , it remembers the current settings of all enabled memory items and restores them when you turn it back on . Any memory item that is disabled will be returned to its initial default setting whenever you turn off the camera . [ ] BEST SHOT Snapshot ( Auto ) Flash Auto Focus AF ( Auto Focus ) White Balance Auto ISO Auto AF Area Spot Setting at Metering Multi power off Self - timer Off Flash Intensity 0 Digital Zoom On MF Position Position before manual focus was selected . Zoom Position _ Full wide Optical zoom setting only . • If you turn the camera power off and then back on while the BEST SHOT memory item is enabled , all of the other memory items ( except for zoom position ) are initialized to the currently selected BEST SHOT sample scene setup , regardless d the enabled / disabled status of the other memory items . 56 Advanced Settings
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[ 1 _ 11 ] ( REC ) - _ [ MENU ] - - * Quality Tab - - * Size For details , see the Control Panel procedure on page 25 . [ It31 ] ( REC ) - - _ [ MENU ] - - _ Quality Tab - - _ [ ] Quality ( Snapshot ) Givleinsaqgueap , itryiority Normal Gives number of images pdority • The " Fine " setting helps to bring out details when shooting a finely detailed image of nature that includes dense tree branches or leaves , or an image of a complex pattern . • Memory capacity ( the number of images you can record ) will be affected by the quality settings you configure ( page 133 ) . 57 Advanced Settings
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iiiiiliYj @ @ @ i @ iiiliiiiiii [ O ] ( REC ) - - * [ MENU ] - - _ Quality Tab - - , - [ ] Quality ( Movie ) Movie image quality is a standard that determines the detail , smoothness , and clarity of a movie during playback . Shooting with the high - quality ( HQ ) setting will result in better image quality , but it also shortens the amount of time you can shoot . HQ 640X480 10.6 Megabits / second HQ Wide 30 frames / second 848 × 480 12.5 Megabits / second Normal 640X480 6.2 Megabits / second LP 15 frames / second 320X240 2.7 Megabits / second [ O ] ( REC ) - - _ [ MENU ] - - * Quality Tab - - * EV Shift For details , see the Control Panel procedure on page 33 . [ O ] ( REC ) - - _ [ MENU ] - _ Quality Tab - _ White Balance For details , see the Control Panel procedure on page 31 . [ It31 ] ( REC ) - - _ [ MENU ] - - , - Quality Tab - - , - ISO For details , see the Control Panel procedure on page 31 . 58 Advanced Settings
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[ O ] ( REC ) - - , , - [ MENU ] - _ Quality Tab - _ Metering The metering mode determines what part of the subject is metered for exposure . Multi - pattern metering divides the image into sections and measures the light in each section for a balanced exposure reading . This type of metering provides error - flee exposure settings for a wide range of shooting conditions . [ D - l [ _ : i Center weighted metering concentrates on the center of the focus Wei _ area to measure light . This type of metering is best when you want some level of control over contrast . Spot metering takes readings at a very small area . Use this metering method when you want exposure to be set according to the brightness of a particular subject , without being affected by surrounding conditions . • The currently selected metering mode is indicated by an icon on the snapshot screen . No icon is displayed when " Multi " is selected as the metering mode . [ O ] ( REC ) - - _ [ MENU ] - - _ Quality Tab - - _ Color Filter Settings : Off , B / W , Sepia , Red , Green , Blue , Yellow , Pink , and Purple [ O ] ( REC ) - _ [ MENU ] - _ Quality Tab - _ Sharpness You can specify one of five sharpness settings from + 2 ( sharpest ) to - 2 ( least sharp ) . 59 Advanced Settings
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[ O ] ( REC ) - - , - [ MENU ] - - _ Quality Tab - - _ Saturation You can specify one of five saturation settings from + 2 ( most saturated ) to - 2 ( least saturated ) . [ O ] ( REC ) - _ [ MENU ] - _ Quality Tab - _ Contrast You can specify one of five contrast settings from + 2 ( most contrast between light and dark ) to - 2 ( least contrast between light and dark ) . [ O ] ( REC ) - - _ [ MENU ] - - _ Quality Tab - - _ Flash Intensity You can specify one of five flash intensity settings from - 2 ( weakest ) to + 2 ( strongest ) . • Flash intensity may not change when the subject is too far away or too close . 60 Advanced Settings