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• 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.

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Digital Camera

User’s Guide

As you unpack your camera, check to make sure that all items shown below are

included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer.

Unpacking

Digital camera

Rechargeable lithium ion

battery (NP-90)

Charger unit (BC-90L)

* The shape of the power cord plug

varies according to country or

geographic area.

Power cord Strap

USB cable AV cable CD-ROM Basic Reference

Attach strap

here.

To attach the strap to the camera

• The contents of this manual and the bundled Basic Reference are subject to

change without notice.

• The contents of this manual have been checked at each step of the production

process. Feel free to contact us if you notice anything that is questionable,

erroneous, etc.

• Any copying of the contents of this User’s Guide, either in part or its entirety, is

forbidden. Except for your own personal use, any other use of the contents of this

manual without the permission of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. is forbidden

under copyright laws.

• The map data, photogenic spot data, and place name data that comes in camera

memory is intended for your own personal use only. Use for any other purpose

without the permission of the original copyright owner(s) is prohibited.

• The map data, recommended photogenic spot data, and place name data

displayed by the camera may not match actual place names and proper names.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages or lost

profits suffered by you or any third party due to the use or malfunction of this

product.

• The Hybrid-GPS function of this camera was designed and manufactured for

personal digital camera use only. Never try to use it as a navigation instrument for

an aircraft, motor vehicle, personal navigation, or any other type of navigation, or

for surveying. CASIO shall not be held liable in any way for any damages incurred

due to attempts to use the positioning information produced by this camera for any

of the purposes mentioned above.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages, lost

profits, or claims by third parties arising out of the use of Photo Transport, Dynamic

Photo Manager, or YouTube Uploader for CASIO.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages or lost

profits caused by loss of memory contents due to malfunction, repair, or any other

reason.

• Note that the example screens and product illustrations shown in this User’s Guide

may differ somewhat from the screens and configuration of the actual camera.

LCD Panel

The liquid crystal panel of the monitor screen uses high-precision technology that

provides a pixel yield in excess of 99.99%. This means that some very small number

of pixels may not light or may remain lit at all times. This is due to the characteristics

of the liquid crystal panel, and does not indicate malfunction.

Read this first!

Take a few test shots

Before shooting your final image, shoot a test shot to ensure that the camera is

recording correctly.

Contents

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

Read this first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

General Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Monitor Screen Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Quick Start Basics 14

What is a digital camera? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

What you can do with your CASIO camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

First, charge the battery prior to use.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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To charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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To load the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Configuring Basic Settings the First Time You Turn On the Camera. . . . . . . 20

Preparing a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Supported Memory Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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To load a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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To format (initialize) a new memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Turning the Camera On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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To turn power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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To turn off the camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Holding the Camera Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

To shoot a snapshot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Selecting an Auto Recording Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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To shoot a snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Viewing Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Deleting Snapshots and Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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To delete a single file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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To delete specific files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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To delete all files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Snapshot Shooting Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Auto Focus Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Snapshot Tutorial 34

Using the Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Changing the Image Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Size) . . 35

Using Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Flash) . . 37

Selecting a Focus Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Focus) . . 39

Specifying the Auto Focus Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (AF Area) . . 41

Specifying ISO Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (ISO) . . 43

Using the Self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Self-timer) . . 44

Using Face Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Face Detection) . . 45

Correcting Image Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(EV Shift) . . 46

Changing the Control Panel Date/Time Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Shooting with Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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Interpreting the Zoom Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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Zooming with Super Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Single SR Zoom). . . 49

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Recording Movie Images 50

To record a movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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Using BEST SHOT 52

What is BEST SHOT? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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Some Sample Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

To shoot an image with BEST SHOT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Shooting a Panorama Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Slide Panorama) . . 55

Recording a Self-portrait . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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Advanced Settings 58

Using On-screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

REC Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (REC) . . 60

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Selecting a Focus Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Focus). . . 60

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Using the Self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Self-timer). . . 60

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Shooting with Face Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Face Detection). . . 60

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Shooting with Continuous Auto Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Continuous AF). . . 60

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Reducing the Effects of Camera and Subject Movement . . . . (Anti Shake). . . 61

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Specifying the Auto Focus Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (AF Area). . . 61

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Using the Auto Focus Assist Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(AF Assist Light). . . 62

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Changing the Focus Frame Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Focus Frame). . . 62

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Turning Digital Zoom On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Digital Zoom). . . 63

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Displaying the On-screen Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Grid) . . . 63

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Turning on Image Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Review). . . 63

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Using Icon Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Icon Help). . . 63

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Configuring Power On Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Memory). . . 64

Image Quality Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Quality) . . 65

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Shooting Snapshots of better Texture and Sharpness . .(Single SR Quality) . . . 65

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Zooming with Super Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Single SR Zoom). . . 65

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Specifying Snapshot Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Size). . . 65

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Specifying Snapshot Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Quality (Snapshot)). . . 66

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Specifying Movie Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Quality (Movie)). . . 66

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Recording Beautiful Images of People and Scenery . . . . . . . . . . . . (Effect). . . 67

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Correcting Image Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (EV Shift). . . 68

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Controlling White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (White Balance). . . 69

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Specifying ISO Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(ISO). . . 70

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Specifying the Metering Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Metering). . . 70

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Optimizing Image Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Lighting). . . 71

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Using Built-in Color Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Color Filter). . . 71

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Controlling Image Sharpness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Sharpness). . . 71

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Controlling Color Saturation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Saturation). . . 71

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Adjusting Image Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Contrast). . . 72

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Specifying Flash Intensity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Flash Intensity). . . 72

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Viewing Snapshots and Movies 73

Viewing Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Viewing a Movie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Viewing a Panorama Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Zooming an On-screen Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Displaying the Image Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Displaying Images in the Calendar Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Viewing Snapshots and Movies on a TV Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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Viewing High-quality Movies on a Hi-Vision Television. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

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Other Playback Functions (PLAY) 80

Playing a Slideshow on the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Slideshow) . . 80

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Saving Music from Your Computer to Camera Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Creating a Snapshot of Movie Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . (MOTION PRINT) . . 83

Editing a Movie on the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Movie Editing) . . 83

Optimizing Image Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Lighting) . . 85

Adjusting White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (White Balance) . . 85

Adjusting the Brightness of an Existing Snapshot . . . . . . . . .(Brightness) . . 86

Selecting Images for Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (DPOF Printing) . . 86

Protecting a File Against Deletion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Protect) . . 87

Editing the Date and Time of an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Date/Time) . . 88

Deleting Location Information from an Image . . . . . . . . . (Delete Site Info) . . 88

Rotating an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Rotation) . . 89

Resizing a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Resize) . . 89

Cropping a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Trimming) . . 90

Copying Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Copy) . . 90

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Using the Hybrid-GPS 91

Recording Current Location Information

(Latitude, Longitude, Direction, Place Name) with Image Data . . . . . . . . . . . 92

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Enabling the GPS Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (GPS). . . 92

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Recording Location Information with Image Data . . . . . (Record Lat/Long). . . 93

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Inserting the Place Name into Image Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Insert Place). . . 94

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Stamping the Place Name into an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Stamp Place). . . 96

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Precautions when Using the Hybrid-GPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Using the Map Data Stored in Camera Memory . . . . . . . . . . (MAP Mode) . . 99

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About the MAP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

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MAP Mode Monitor Screen Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

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MAP Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

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Basic MAP Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Using Other Map Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (MAP Tab Menu) . 105

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Saving Position Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Save Log). . 105

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Tracking Your Movements on a Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Show Log). . 105

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Specifying the Display Period of Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Log Period). . 105

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Saving All Positioning Log Data in Camera Memory to

a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Output Log). . 106

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Enabling Movement of the Image Cursor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Move Cursor). . 106

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Adjusting the Accuracy of the Direction Sensor . . . . . . . . . . (Direction Adj). . 106

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Converting Location Information of Images from

Another Source for Playback on This Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . (Update Info). . 107

Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Set Up Tab Menu) . 108

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Auto Image Orientation Detection and Rotation . . . . . . . . . . (Auto Rotate). . 108

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Correcting Camera Clock Settings Automatically . . . . (Time Auto Correct). . 108

Displaying Images with Location Information . . . . . . . . . . . .(PLAY Mode) . 109

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Viewing an Image with Location Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

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Clearing Location Information Included with an Image . . (Delete Site Info). . 109

Precautions when Using the Hybrid-GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

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Dynamic Photo 111

Inserting a Built-in Subject into a Snapshot or Movie . . . (Dynamic Photo) . .111

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To view a Dynamic Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Dynamic Photo File). . 113

Converting a Dynamic Photo Still Image to a Movie . . . (Movie Converter) . 113

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Printing 114

Printing Snapshots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and

the Number of Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

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Using the Camera with a Computer 120

Things you can do using a computer... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Using the Camera with a Windows Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

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Viewing and Storing Images on a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

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Playing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

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Uploading Movie Files to YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

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Transferring Images from Your Computer to Camera Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

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Play back Dynamic Photo images on your EXILIM,

a computer, or on a mobile phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

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Viewing an Image’s Recording Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

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Viewing User Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (PDF Files) . . 130

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User Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Using the Camera with a Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

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Connecting the Camera to Your Computer and Saving Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

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Transferring Images Automatically and Managing Them on Your Macintosh . . 134

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Playing a Movie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

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Viewing User Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(PDF Files). . 135

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User Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Using an Eye-Fi Wireless SD Memory Card to

Transfer Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Eye-Fi) . 135

Files and Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

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Memory Card Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

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Other Settings (Set Up) 140

Adjusting Monitor Screen Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Screen) . 140

Turning off Eye-Fi Card Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Eye-Fi) . 140

Enabling the GPS Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (GPS) . 141

Recording Location Information with Image Data . . . . . (Record Lat/Long) . 141

Auto Image Orientation Detection and Rotation . . . . . . . . . .(Auto Rotate) . 141

Configuring Camera Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Sounds) . 142

Configuring a Startup Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Startup) . 142

Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Rule . . . . . (File No.) . 143

Creating an Image Storage Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Create Folder) . 143

Configuring World Time Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (World Time) . 144

Time Stamping Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Timestamp) . 145

Stamping a Place Name into an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Stamp Place) . 145

Adjusting the Camera Clock Setting Automatically . . .(Time Auto Correct) . 145

Setting the Camera’s Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Adjust) . 146

Specifying the Date Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Date Style) . 146

Specifying the Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Language) . 147

Configuring Sleep State Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Sleep) . 147

Configuring Auto Power Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Auto Power Off) . 148

Configuring [r], [p], and [ý] Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (REC/PLAY) . 148

Disabling File Deletion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Ü Disabled) . 149

Configuring USB Protocol Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (USB) . 149

Selecting the Screen Aspect Ratio and

Video Output System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Video Out) . 150

Selecting the HDMI Terminal Output Method . . . . . . . . . . .(HDMI Output) . 150

Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Format) . 151

Resetting the Camera to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Reset) . 151

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Configuring Monitor Screen Settings 152

Using the On-screen Histogram to Check Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

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How to Use the Histogram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

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Appendix 154

Precautions during Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

❚

Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

❚

To replace the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

❚

Battery Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

❚

Using the Camera in another Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Using a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

❚

To replace the memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Contents

Computer System Requirements for

Bundled Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Bundled CD-ROM) . 165

Reset Initial Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

When things don’t go right... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

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Display Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Number of Snapshots/Movie Recording Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained.

. Camera

General Guide

Zoom controller

(pages 26, 47, 75, 76)

Shutter button (page 27)

GPS antenna (page 97)

Microphone

(pages 25, 51)

Front lamp

(pages 44, 62)

Lens

Flash (page 37)

[ù] (Current Location)

button (page 102)

[ý] (MAP) button

(pages 24, 99)

[ON/OFF] (Power)

(page 24)

Back lamp

(pages 24, 27, 37)

[0] (Movie) button

(page 50)

Strap hole (page 2)

Connector cover

[USB/AV] port (pages

76, 115, 123, 132)

[HDMI OUT] HDMI

output (Mini) (page 78)

[r] (REC) button

(pages 24, 26)

[p] (PLAY) button

(pages 24, 30)

[SET] button (page 34)

[BS] button (page 52)

[MENU] button

(page 58)

Control button

([8][2][4][6])

(pages 31, 34, 37, 58,

152)

Monitor screen

(pages 11, 152)

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. Charger Unit

The monitor screen uses various indicators, icons, and values to keep you informed

of the camera’s status.

• The sample screens in this section are intended to show you the locations of all the

indicators and figures that can appear on the monitor screen in various modes.

They do not represent screens that actually appear on the camera.

. Snapshot Recording

Monitor Screen Contents

Remaining snapshot memory

capacity (page 179)

Focus frame (pages 27, 41)

Movie image quality (page 66)

Recording mode (page 26)

White balance setting (page 69)

Remaining movie memory capacity

(page 50)

Zoom/Single SR Quality indicator

(page 48)

Metering mode (page 70)

Snapshot image size (page 35)

Snapshot image quality (page 66)

Flash (page 37)

Focus (page 39)

AF Area (page 41)

ISO sensitivity (page 43)

Self-timer (page 44)

Face Detection/Make-up/Landscape

(pages 45, 67, 68)

Exposure compensation (page 46)

Date/time (page 47)

Timestamp indicator (page 145)

Place name stamp (page 96)

Shutter speed

Aperture value

Place name of current location (page 94)

Battery level indicator (page 19)

Histogram (page 152)

Anti Shake (page 61)

GPS wave condition icon (pages 93, 103)

NOTE

• If the current aperture, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, or Auto Exposure is not

correct, the setting will turn orange when you half-press the shutter button.

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. Snapshot Viewing

Recording mode (page 50)

White balance setting (page 69)

Remaining movie memory capacity (page 50)

Movie recording time (page 50)

Exposure compensation (page 46)

Battery level indicator (page 19)

Histogram (page 152)

GPS wave condition icon (pages 93, 103)

File type

Protect indicator (page 87)

Folder name/file name (page 137)

Snapshot image quality (page 66)

Snapshot image size (page 35)

ISO sensitivity (page 43)

Aperture value

Shutter speed

Date/time (page 47)

Shooting location name (page 94)

Metering mode (page 70)

White balance setting (page 85)

Flash (page 37)

Recording mode

Battery level indicator (page 19)

Histogram (page 152)

Latitude, longitude (page 93)

Exposure compensation (page 46)

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NOTE

• For details about MAP mode display contents, see “Using the Hybrid-GPS”

(page 91).

File type

Protect indicator (page 87)

Folder name/file name (page 137)

Movie recording time (page 73)

Movie image quality (page 66)

Date/time (page 47)

Shooting location name (page 94)

Battery level indicator (page 19)

Latitude, longitude (page 93)

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Quick Start Basics

What is a digital camera?

Delete

A digital camera stores images on a memory card, so you can record and

delete images a countless number of times.

Play

Record

You can use the images you record in a variety of different ways.

Store images on your

computer.

Print images. Attach images to e-mail.

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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.

What you can do with your CASIO camera

Hybrid-GPS

The Hybrid-GPS of your camera provides both

standard GPS and an autonomous positioning

system that uses sensors for positioning indoors and

in other locations where GPS satellite waves cannot

reach. Hybrid-GPS provides you with the following

capabilities.

• Recording of current location information (latitude, longitude, camera aiming

direction) along with image data (snapshots and movies)

• Recording of the current place name along with image data (snapshots and

movies) and direct stamping of the place name in images (snapshots)

• Display of images and shooting locations on a map

• Map-based searches of nearby recommended photogenic spots

Premium Auto

Select Premium Auto recording and the

camera automatically determines whether

you are shooting a subject or scenery, and

other conditions. Premium Auto delivers

higher image quality than standard Auto.

See page 91 for more information.

See page 26 for more information.

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BEST SHOT

Simply select the sample scene you want and the

camera sets up automatically. Then all you need to do

is press the shutter button for perfect images.

See page 52 for more information.

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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-90) 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 power outlet.

About 200 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.

First, charge the battery prior to use.

To charge the battery

Lamp Status Description

Lit Red Charging

Flashing Red

Abnormal ambient temperature, charger problem, or

battery problem (page 161)

Off Charging complete

[CHARGE] lamp

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Other Charging Precautions

• Use the special charger (BC-90L) to charge the special lithium ion battery (NP-90).

Never use any other type of charger device. Attempting to use a different charger

can result in an 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.

Slide the battery cover slider towards OPEN

and then open it as indicated by the arrows

in the illustration.

2. Load the battery.

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.

To load the battery

EXILIM logo

Stopper

Front

Back

Battery contacts

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3. Close the battery cover.

Close the battery cover and then shift the

slider towards LOCK.

• For information about how to replace the

battery, see page 161.

Checking Remaining Battery Power

As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates

remaining power as shown below.

indicates battery power is low. Charge the battery as soon as possible.

Recording is not possible when is indicated. Charge the battery immediately.

• The level shown by the battery indicator may change when you switch between the

REC mode and PLAY mode.

• Leaving the camera for about 30 days with no power supplied while the battery is

dead will cause its date and time settings to be cleared. A message telling you to

configure time and date settings will appear the next time you turn on the camera

after restoring power. When this happens, configure date and time settings (page

146).

• See page 183 for information about battery life and number of shots.

Battery Power Conservation Tips

• When you do not need to use the flash, select ? (Flash Off) for the flash setting

(page 37).

• Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features to protect against wasting

battery power when you forget to turn off the camera (pages 147, 148).

• Select “Off” for “Continuous AF” (page 60).

• If you do not want to use the GPS function, select “Off” for the “GPS” setting

(page 92).

Remaining Power High Low

Battery Indicator ***

Indicator Color Cyan * Amber * Red * Red

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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.

IMPORTANT!

• A screen for language selection will not appear in step 2 of the procedure below if

you purchased a camera intended for the Japanese market. To change the display

language from Japanese in this case, use the procedure under “Specifying the

Display Language (Language)” (page 147). Note that a version of this manual in

the language you select may not be included with a camera intended for the

Japanese market.

• Camera models sold in certain geographic areas may not support display language

selection.

1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn on the

camera.

2. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the

language you want and then press

[SET].

3. Use [8] and [2] to select a date style and then press [SET].

Example: July, 10, 2012

YY/MM/DD

* 12/7/10

DD/MM/YY

* 10/7/12

MM/DD/YY

* 7/10/12

4. Set the date and the time.

Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want to

change and then use [8] and [2] to change it.

To switch between 12-hour and 24-hour format, press

[BS].

5. After setting the date and time, use [4] and [6]

to select “Apply” and then press [SET].

Configuring Basic Settings the First Time You Turn On the

Camera

SET

[ON/OFF] (Power)

[BS]

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6. Use [8] and [2] to select “Auto” or “Premium Auto” as the auto

recording mode (page 26) and then press [SET].

• After configuring the auto recording mode setting you want here, you can

change the current auto recording setting by selecting the “Auto” or “Premium

Auto” BEST SHOT scene (page 26).

NOTE

• Each country controls its local time offset and the use of summer time, and so they

are subject to change.

• Removing the battery from the camera too soon after configuring time and date

settings for the first time can cause the settings to be reset to their factory defaults.

Do not remove the battery for at least 24 hours after configuring settings.

If you make a mistake configuring display language, date, or time settings with the

above procedure, refer to the following pages for information about how to correct

the settings.

– Display language: Page 147

– Date and time: Page 146

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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 and

movies recorded while a memory card is loaded are saved to the memory card. When

no memory card is loaded, images and movies are saved to built-in memory.

• For information about memory card capacities, see page 179.

– SD Memory Card

– SDHC Memory Card

– SDXC Memory Card

Use one of the above types of memory card.

1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the

camera and then open the battery

cover.

Slide the battery cover slider towards OPEN

and then open it as indicated by the arrows

in the illustration.

2. Load a memory card.

Positioning the memory card so its front

is facing upwards (towards the monitor

screen side of the camera), slide it into

the card slot all the way in until you

hear it click securely into place.

3. Close the battery cover.

Close the battery cover and then shift the

slider towards LOCK.

• For information about how to replace the

memory card, see page 163.

Preparing a Memory Card

Supported Memory Cards

To load a memory card

Front Back

Front

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IMPORTANT!

• Never insert anything besides a supported memory card (page 22) 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 [6].

3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Format” and then press [SET].

IMPORTANT!

• Formatting a memory card that already has snapshots or other files on it, will delete

its contents. Normally you do not need to format a memory card again. However, if

storing to a card has slowed down or if you notice any other abnormality, re-format

the card.

• Be sure to use the camera to format a memory card. Formatting a 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, SDHC, or SDXC memory card, formatting on a

computer can result in non-conformity with the SD format, causing problems with

compatibility, operation, etc.

• Before formatting a new Eye-Fi card to use it for the first time, copy the Eye-Fi

Manager install files to your computer. Do this before formatting the card.

To format (initialize) a new memory card

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• Take care to ensure that nothing is restricting or

coming into contact with the lens as it extends.

Holding the lens with your hand so it cannot extend creates the risk of malfunction.

•Pressing [p] (PLAY) while in the REC mode switches to the PLAY mode. The

lens retracts about 10 seconds after switching modes.

• The Sleep function or Auto Power Off (pages 147, 148) will turn off power

automatically if you do not perform any 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 [r]

(REC), [p] (PLAY), or [ý] (MAP). You also can configure the camera to turn off

when you press [r] (REC) or [p] (PLAY) (page 148).

Turning the Camera On and Off

To turn power on

To turn on

power and enter

the REC mode

Press [ON/OFF] (Power) or [r]

(REC).

• The back lamp will light green

momentarily and the lens will extend

out of the camera (page 26).

To turn on

power and enter

the PLAY mode

Press [p] (PLAY).

• The back lamp will light green

momentarily and an image currently

stored in camera memory will

appear on the monitor screen

(page 30).

To turn on

power and enter

the MAP mode

Press [ý] (MAP).

• The back lamp will light green

momentarily, and then the map and

images will appear on the monitor

screen (page 99).

To turn off the camera

[ON/OFF] (Power)

Back lamp

[p] (PLAY) [r] (REC)

[ý] (MAP)

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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.

NOTE

• Hold the camera securely in your left hand, with

your fingers around the grip on the right front of the

camera.

• Take care that your fingers and the strap do not

cover any of the areas indicated in the illustration.

• To protect against accidentally dropping the

camera, attach the wrist strap and make sure it is

around your fingers or wrist while you are operating

the camera.

• 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.

IMPORTANT!

• Take care to ensure that your fingers are not blocking or

are not too close to the flash. Fingers can cause unwanted

shadows when using the flash.

Holding the Camera Correctly

Horizontal Vertical

Hold the camera so the flash is

above the lens.

Flash

Front lamp

Lens

Microphone

Quick Start Basics

You can select one of two auto recording modes (Auto or Premium Auto) according to

your digital imaging needs.

1. Press [r] (REC) to turn on the camera.

The camera will enter the REC mode.

2. Press [BS].

This will display a menu of BEST SHOT scenes (page 52).

3. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the “Auto” or “Premium Auto”

BEST SHOT scene and then press [SET].

This will set the Auto Recording Mode.

To shoot a snapshot

Selecting an Auto Recording Mode

Auto

This is the standard Auto recording mode.

• It provides faster operation than Premium Auto recording.

Premium Auto

With Premium Auto recording, the camera automatically

determines whether you are shooting a subject or scenery,

and other conditions. Premium Auto recording delivers higher

image quality than standard Auto recording.

• Premium Auto recording takes longer to process image data

after it is shot than Auto recording.

• It also requires more power (and runs down the battery

quicker) than Auto.

Auto recording mode icon

Remaining Snapshot Memory

Capacity (page 179)

Monitor screen

Shutter button

[r] (REC)

[

]

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1. Point the camera at the subject.

If you are using Premium Auto, text will appear in the

lower right corner of the monitor screen describing the

type of shot the camera has detected.

• You can zoom the image, if you want.

• When you select “On” for the “GPS” setting (page 92), candidates for the place

name of the current location that will be registered to the image based on the

latitude and longitude measured by the Hybrid-GPS will appear on the monitor

screen. At this time you can register the name of the location where you are

shooting to the image. For details, see “Inserting the Place Name into Image

Data (Insert Place)” (page 94).

To shoot a snapshot

2. Half-press the shutter button to

focus the image.

When focus is complete, the camera

will beep, the back lamp will light green,

and the focus frame will turn green.

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.

• The focus frame in the screen shots included

in this manual is shown at ß. Note that you

can change the form of the focus frame, if

you want (page 62).

Appears when the

camera detects it is

stationary on a tripod.

w Wide Angle z Telephoto

Zoom controller

Focus frame

Back lamp

Half-press

Press lightly

until the

button stops.

Beep, beep (Image is in focus.)

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3. Continuing to keep the camera still, press the shutter button the rest of

the way down.

This records the snapshot.

. If the image does not focus...

If the focus frame stays red and the back lamp is flashing green, it means that the

image is not in focus (because the subject is too close, etc.). Re-point the camera at

the subject and try to focus again.

. Shooting with Auto

If the subject is not in the center of the frame...

“Focus lock” (page 41) 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.

To track the movement of a moving subject

Half-press the shutter button to follow and focus automatically on a moving subject.

See “Ë Tracking” (page 41) for more information.

Recording a Movie

Press [0] (Movie) to start

movie recording. Press

[0] (Movie) again to stop

movie recording. See

page 50 for details.

Full-press

Snap (Image is recorded.)

[0] (Movie)

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. Shooting with Premium Auto

• In addition to shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity, the camera

automatically executes the following operation as required when shooting with

Premium Auto.

– Auto Focus is normally performed until you half-press the shutter button.

– Intelligent AF (Page 41)

– Face Detection (Page 45)

– Make-up/Landscape (Pages 67, 68)

• Shooting with Premium Auto can cause vibration and noise to occur due to lens

operation. This does not indicate malfunction.

• When Shooting with Premium Auto, the message “Processing Premium Auto.

Please wait...” may appear on the monitor screen. If you feel the camera is taking

too long to process data, try shooting with standard Auto instead.

• In some cases, Premium Auto may not be able to interpret the shooting

environment correctly. If this happens, shoot with standard Auto.

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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 73.

1. Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the

PLAY mode.

• This will display one of the snapshots

currently stored in memory.

• Information about the displayed

snapshot also is included (page 179).

• You also can clear the information to

view only the snapshot (page 152).

• You can zoom in on the image by

sliding the zoom controller towards z (page 75). 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 [4] and [6] to scroll between images.

• Holding down either button scrolls at high speed.

NOTE

• Half-pressing the shutter button while in the PLAY mode or while a menu screen is

displayed will switch directly to the REC mode.

Viewing Snapshots

[p] (PLAY)

[6]

[4]

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If memory becomes full, you can delete snapshots and movies you no longer need to

free up storage and record more images.

IMPORTANT!

• Remember that a file (image) delete operation cannot be undone.

• The delete menu will not appear if you press [2] ( ) while “On” is selected for

the camera’s “Ü Disabled” setting (page 149). You can delete files only while “Off”

is selected for “Ü Disabled”.

1. Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode and then

press [2] ( ).

2. Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the files until the one

you want to delete is displayed.

3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Delete” and then press [SET].

• To delete other files, repeat steps 2 and 3.

• To exit the delete operation, press [MENU].

1. Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode and then press [2] ( ).

2. Use [8] and [2] to select “Delete Files” and then press [SET].

• This displays a file selection screen.

3. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to move the selection boundary to the file

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

• This will select the check box of the currently selected file.

4. Repeat step 3 to select other files, if you want. After you are finished

selecting files, press [BS].

5. Use [8] and [2] to select “Yes” and then press [SET].

• This deletes the files you selected.

• To exit the delete operation, press [MENU].

Deleting Snapshots and Movies

To delete a single file

To delete specific files

Quick Start Basics

1. Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode and then press [2] ( ).

2. Use [8] and [2] to select “Delete All Files” and then press [SET].

3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Yes” and then press [SET] to delete all files.

This will cause the message “There are no files” to appear.

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 66).

Shooting Indoors under Fluorescent Lighting

• Minute flickering of fluorescent lighting can affect the brightness or color of an

image.

To delete all files

Snapshot Shooting Precautions

Quick Start Basics

• Any of the following can make proper focus impossible.

– Solid color wall or other very low contrast subject

– Strongly back lit subject

– Very shiny subject

– Blinds or other subject with a repeating horizontal pattern

– Multiple subjects at varying distances from the camera

– Subject in a dark location

– Subject that is too far away for light from the AF assist lamp to reach

– 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 41) or Manual Focus (page

39).

Auto Focus Restrictions

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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.

2. Use [8] and [2] to select the setting you want to change.

* Snapshot image quality cannot be changed using the Control Panel.

3. Use [4] and [6] 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 also can configure settings other than those listed above (page 58).

• The Control Panel cannot be displayed when certain BEST SHOT scenes are

being used.

Using the Control Panel

[SET]

Control Panel

Available settings

[8] [2] [4] [6]

Image size/Quality* (pages 35, 66)

Flash (page 37)

Focus (page 39)

AF Area (page 41)

ISO sensitivity (page 43)

Self-timer (page 44)

Face Detection/Make-up/Landscape

(pages 45, 67, 68)

EV shift (page 46)

Date/Time (page 47)

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. Pixels

A digital camera image is a collection of small

dots called “pixels”. The more pixels there are

in an image, the more detail there will be.

However, you generally can do with fewer

pixels when printing an image (L size) through

a print service, attaching an image to e-mail,

when viewing the image on a computer, etc.

. About image sizes

The size of an image indicates how many pixels it contains, and is expressed as

horizontal pixels

vertical pixels.

Image Size Selection Tips

Note that larger images have more pixels, so they take up more memory space.

• For information about image size, image quality, and number of images that can be

stored, see page 179.

• For information about movie image size, see page 66.

• For information about resizing existing snapshots, see page 89.

Changing the Image Size (Size)

10M (3648

2736) size image =

Approximately 10 million pixels

* Unit: pixels

VGA (640

480) size image =

Approximately 300,000 pixels

Large Number

of Pixels

More detail, but takes up more memory. Best

when you plan 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.

Pixel

3648*

2736*

640*

480*

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. To select the image size

1. In the REC mode, press [SET].

2. Use [8] and [2] to select the top Control Panel option (Image Size).

3. Use [4] and [6] to select an image size and then press [SET].

• The initial factory default image size setting is “14M”.

• Selecting “3:2” records images with an aspect ratio of 3:2, which matches the

standard aspect ratio of print paper.

• The letters “HDTV” stand for “High Definition Television”. An HDTV screen has an

aspect ratio of 16:9, which makes them wider than the usual 4:3 aspect ratio of

television screens of the past. Your camera can record images that are compatible

with the aspect ratio an HDTV screen.

• You should regard the print paper sizes suggested here as guidelines only (200 dpi

print resolution).

Image Size

(Pixels)

Suggested

Print Size and

Application

Description

14M

(4320

3240)

Poster Print

Good detail for better clarity even for images

cropped (page 90) from the original

3:2

(4320

2880)

Poster Print

16:9

(4320

2432)

HDTV

10M

(3648

2736)

Poster Print

Good detail

(2816

2112)

A3 Print

(2048

1536)

3.5"

5" Print

Best when preserving memory capacity is

relatively more important than image quality.

VGA

(640

480)

E Mail

Image files are smaller, which is better when

attaching images to e-mail. However, images

are relatively coarser.

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1. In the REC mode, press [2] ( ) once.

2. Use [4] and [6] to select the flash

setting you want and then press [SET].

3. Press the shutter button to shoot.

• For information about Flash Range, see page 182.

Using Flash (Flash)

Auto Flash

Flash fires automatically in accordance with exposure

(amount of light and brightness) conditions.

Flash Off Flash does not fire.

Flash On

Flash always fires. This setting can be used to brighten a

subject that normally comes out dark due to daylight or

backlight (daylight synchro flash).

Soft Flash Soft flash always fires, regardless of exposure conditions

Red Eye

Reduction

Flash fires automatically. This type of flash can be used to

reduce the chance of redness in the subject’s eyes.

Back lamp

Flashes orange while the flash is charging to indicate that image

recording is disabled.

• You will not be able to take another flash snapshot until the lamp

stops flashing orange, which indicates that charging is complete.

< indicates the flash will fire.

Flash

[2] ( )

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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 (page 182) depends on operating conditions (battery

condition, ambient temperature, etc.)

• Shooting with flash turned off when lighting is dim results in a slow shutter speed,

which can cause image blur due to camera movement. Under such conditions,

secure the camera with a tripod, etc.

• With red eye reduction, the flash is fired automatically in accordance with

exposure. It does not fire in areas where lighting is bright.

• The presence of outdoor sunlight, fluorescent lighting, or some other light source

can cause abnormal image colors.

• Select ? (Flash Off) for the flash setting when shooting in areas where flash

photograph is prohibited.

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 72)

Snapshot Tutorial

You can select a focus mode setting.

1. In the REC mode, press [SET].

2. Use [8] and [2] to select the third Control Panel option from the top

(Focus).

3. Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].

The focus range is the distance from the lens surface.

*2 The minimum changes along with the optical zoom setting.

Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus)

Settings Type of Shot

Focus Mode Approximate Focus Range*

Snapshot Movies Snapshot Movies

Q Auto

Focus

General

recording

Automatic

Fixed

focal

point

Approximately

15 cm to 9 (infinity)

(5.9"

to 9)

(Wide Angle)

Fixed

distance

Macro

Close ups Automatic

Approximately

7 cm to 50 cm

(2.8" to 19.7") (First

step zoom from the

Widest Angle setting)

Super

Macro

Close ups Automatic

Approximately 7 cm to

50 cm (2.8" to 19.7")

)

Infinity

Scenery and

other distant

subjects

Fixed Infinity

Manual

Focus

When you want

to focus

manually

Manual

Approximately 15 cm to 9

(infinity)

(5.9" to 9)

(Wide Angle)

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Super Macro

Super Macro fixes optical zoom at a position that allows you to shoot from the closest

distance to the subject. The result is closer and larger subject images.

NOTE

• Zoom is fixed while Super Macro is selected, so no zoom operation is performed

when you slide the zoom controller.

To focus with manual focus

1. On the monitor screen, compose the image so

the subject you want to focus on is within the

yellow boundary.

2. Watching the image on the monitor screen use

[4] and [6] to adjust focus.

• At this time the image that is within the boundary will

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.

NOTE

• An Auto Macro feature detects how far the subject is from the lens and

automatically selects either Macro Focus or Auto Focus accordingly.

• Use of the flash together with Macro Focus can cause the light of the flash to

become blocked, which may result in unwanted lens shadows in your image.

• 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: oo cm to 9

* oo is the actual focusing range value.

• When using manual focus to shoot, place name candidates do not appear on the

monitor screen, so you cannot select a place name for images (page 94). Perform

the following steps if you want to record an image along with the correct place

name.

Move to the location where you want to shoot.

Use a focus mode other than manual focus to display candidate place names

and select the one you want.

Return to the manual focus mode and shoot (without changing locations).

Yellow boundary

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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 “Û Spot” for the Auto Focus

area (page 41).

1. Align the monitor screen’s focus frame with

the subject you want to focus on and then half-

press the shutter button.

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).

Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area)

Intelligent

The camera automatically determines the focus point on the

screen and focuses there (intelligent AF).

• Face detection (page 45) operates automatically.

Spot

This mode takes readings of a small area in the center of the

image. This setting works well with focus lock (page 41).

Multi

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.

Tracking

Half-pressing the shutter button focuses on the subject and causes

the focus frame to track the movement of the subject.

Subject to be focused on

Focus frame

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1. In the REC mode, press [SET].

2. Use [8] and [2] to select the fourth Control Panel option from the top

(AF Area).

3. Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].

4. Point the camera at the subject and half-press the shutter button. Wait

until the camera adjusts exposure and focus automatically.

5. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down.

IMPORTANT!

• Selecting “Ë Tracking” can cause vibration and noise to occur due to lens

operation while tracking a subject. This does not indicate malfunction.

“Û Spot” or “Ë Tracking”

“È Multi”

Focus frame

“Ò Intelligent”

Focus frame

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ISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light.

1. In the REC mode, press [SET].

2. Use [8] and [2] to select the fifth Control Panel option from the top

(ISO Sensitivity).

3. Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].

• “AUTO” ISO sensitivity always is applied for movies, regardless of the current

ISO sensitivity setting.

• Higher ISO sensitivity values tend to result in digital noise in images.

Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO)

AUTO Adjusts sensitivity automatically according to conditions

ISO 80 Lower sensitivity

Higher sensitivity

Slow shutter speed

Fast shutter speed

(Set for shooting in

dimly lit areas.)

Less noise

Some coarseness

(increased digital

noise)

ISO 100

ISO 200

ISO 400

ISO 800

ISO 1600

ISO 3200

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With the Self-timer, pressing the shutter button starts a timer. The shutter is released

and the image is shot after a fixed amount of time.

1. In the REC mode, press [SET].

2. Use [8] and [2] to select the sixth Control Panel option from the top

(Self-timer).

3. Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].

• The front lamp flashes while the Self-timer countdown is

in progress.

• You can interrupt an ongoing Self-timer countdown by

pressing [SET].

NOTE

• The Triple Self-timer cannot be used together with the following features.

Movie, Make-up Mode, Landscape Mode, some BEST SHOT scenes

Using the Self-timer (Self-timer)

10sec

Self-timer

10-second Self-timer

2sec

Self-timer

2-second Self-timer

• When shooting under conditions that slow down the shutter

speed, you can use this setting to prevent image blur due to

camera movement.

Self-timer

(Triple

Self-timer)

Shoots three images: one image 10 seconds after the shutter

button is pressed, and the next two images as soon as the

camera is ready after shooting the previous image. How long it

takes for the camera to get ready to shoot depends on the

image size and quality settings, whether or not a memory card

is loaded in the camera, and the flash charge condition.

Self-timer Off Turns off the Self-timer.

„

‚

”

Front lamp

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When shooting people, the face detection feature detects the faces of up to ten

individuals and adjusts focus and brightness accordingly.

1. In the REC mode, press [SET].

2. Use [8] and [2] to select the third Control Panel option from the

bottom (Face Detection).

3. Use [4] and [6] to select “G 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.

IMPORTANT!

• The camera performs center focus if it cannot detect a face.

• The only focus mode available while face detection is enabled is Auto Focus (AF).

• 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 Recording

• The AF area setting (page 41) is ignored while face detection is enabled.

Using Face Detection (Face Detection)

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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: 1/3EV

1. In the REC mode, press [SET].

2. Use [8] and [2] to select the second Control Panel option from the

bottom (EV Shift).

3. Use [4] and [6] to adjust the exposure compensation value.

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 or turn off the camera (which

causes it to revert to “0.0”).

NOTE

• When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to

obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation.

Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift)

[6]: Increases the EV value. A higher EV

value is best for light-colored subjects

and backlit subjects.

[4]: Decreases the EV value. A lower EV

value is best for dark-color subjects and

for shooting outdoors on a clear day.

Exposure compensation value

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1. In the REC mode, press [SET].

2. Use [8] and [2] to select the bottom Control Panel option (Date/Time).

Use [4] and [6] to select the date or time.

NOTE

• You can select either of two display style (page 146) for the date: Month/Day or

Day/Month.

• The time is displayed using 24-hour format.

Your camera is equipped with various types of zoom: optical zoom, HD Zoom, Single

SR Zoom, and digital zoom. The maximum zoom factor depends on the image size

setting and the digital zoom on/off settings.

1. In the REC mode, slide the zoom controller to zoom.

2. Press the shutter button to shoot the image.

NOTE

• Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against image blur due to camera

movement when shooting with telephoto.

• Performing a zoom operation changes the lens aperture.

• Digital zoom only is available during movie recording. You can adjust the optical

zoom setting before you press [0] (Movie) to start movie recording.

Changing the Control Panel Date/Time Style

Shooting with Zoom

Optical zoom Changes the lens focal distance.

HD Zoom

Allows greater zoom capabilities by cutting out a portion of the

original image and enlarging it.

Single SR Zoom

Applies super resolution technology to suppress image

deterioration.

Digital zoom Digitally processes the center of the image to enlarge it.

w (Wide Angle) : Reduces the size of the subject and broadens the range.

z (Telephoto) : Enlarges the subject and narrows the range.

w Wide Angle z Telephoto

Zoom controller

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During a zoom operation, a zoom bar appears on the monitor screen to show the

current zoom setting.

. Zoom Icon

The appearance of the zoom icon on the monitor screen depends on the zoom factor.

Interpreting the Zoom Bar

Optical zoom Not displayed

HD Zoom Not displayed

Single SR Zoom ç

Digital zoom ê

Range where image deterioration is suppressed.

(optical zoom, HD Zoom, Single SR Zoom)

40.0X to 159.4X

Zoom pointer

(Indicates current zoom.)

Point from which image deteriorates.

• This point can be anywhere from 15.0X to 101.1X when

Single SR Zoom is enabled, or 10.0X to 67.5X when it is

disabled.

Optical zoom limit point

• 10.0X optical zoom point

Deteriorated image range

(digital zoom)

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. Zoom Factor

The digital zoom factor depends on the image size (page 35) and on whether Single

SR Zoom is enabled or disabled.

Super resolution technology makes it possible to expand the zoom range in which

image deterioration is minimized. For information about the effective zoom factor

ranges in which Single SR Zoom is effective, see page 49.

1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].

2. Use [4] and [6] to select the “Quality” tab.

3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Single SR Zoom” and then press [6].

4. Use [8] and [2] to select “On” and then press [SET].

NOTE

• It also does not work during movie recording.

• The following functions are disabled when shooting with Single SR Zoom.

Triple Self-timer, Make-up Mode, some BEST SHOT scenes

Image size

Maximum zoom factor where image

deterioration can be suppressed

Total maximum

zoom factor

Single SR Zoom:

Off

Single SR Zoom:

14M 10.0X 15.0X 40.0X

3:2 10.0X 15.0X 40.0X

16:9 10.0X 15.0X 40.0X

10M 11.8X 17.8X 47.4X

6M 15.3X 23.0X 61.3X

3M 21.1X 31.6X 84.3X

VGA 67.5X 101.1X 159.4X

Zooming with Super Resolution (Single SR Zoom)

Recording Movie Images

1. Configure the quality setting for the movie (page 66).

The length of the movie you can record will depend on the quality setting you

select.

2. In the REC mode, point the camera

at the subject and then press [0]

(Movie).

This will start recording and display Y

on the monitor screen.

Movie recording includes monaural

audio.

• Immediately after you press [0]

(Movie), the camera will focus

automatically on the subject in the

center of the monitor screen. After

this, focus is fixed while movie

recording is in progress.

3. Press [0] (Movie) again to stop recording.

• Each movie can be up to 29 minutes long. Movie recording stops automatically

after 29 minutes of recording. Movie recording also will stop automatically if

memory becomes full before you stop movie recording by pressing [0]

(Movie).

Shooting with BEST SHOT

With BEST SHOT (page 52), you can select the sample scene that matches the type

of movie you are trying to shoot and the camera will change its setup accordingly, for

beautiful movies every time. Selecting the BEST SHOT scene named Night Scene,

for example, will configure the camera so night scenes appear clearer and brighter.

Minimizing the Effects of Camera Movement during Movie Recording

You can configure the camera to minimize the effects of camera movement during

movie recording (page 61). Note, however, that this does not prevent image blur due

to subject movement and it makes the field of view narrower.

To record a movie

Recording time

Remaining recording time

(page 180)

[0] (Movie)

Recording Movie Images

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.

• Shooting a very bright subject can cause a vertical band or a pink cast on the

monitor screen image. This does not indicate malfunction.

• When using the camera’s built-in memory or certain types of memory cards, it can

take too much time to record data, which can result in breaks in the image and/or

audio. This condition is indicated by » and Y 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 (page 164).

• 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

[0] (Movie) 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.

• Auto Focus and Macro Focus become fixed focus while shooting a movie (page

39).

Microphone

Using BEST SHOT

BEST SHOT provides you with a collection of sample “scenes” that show a variety of

different types of shooting conditions. When you need to change the setup of the

camera, simply find the scene that matches what you are trying to achieve, and the

camera sets up for it automatically. This helps to minimize the chance of ruined

images due to poor exposure and shutter speed settings.

1. In the REC mode, press [BS].

This will display a menu of BEST SHOT scenes.

2. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to move the

boundary to the scene you want to select.

• The scene menu has multiple pages. Use [8] and

[

2] to scroll between menu pages.

• You can access information about the currently

selected scene. See page 53 for details.

• To return to normal snapshot recording, select

Scene 1 R (Auto). Pressing [MENU] while the

scene selection screen or scene information

screen is displayed will cause the boundary to

jump directly to R (Auto).

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 (if you are shooting a snapshot) or [0] (Movie)

(if you are shooting a movie).

What is BEST SHOT?

Some Sample Scenes

Portrait Scenery Night Scene Night Scene Portrait

To shoot an image with BEST SHOT

Currently selected scene

(with boundary)

Scene number

Scene name

[BS]

Using BEST SHOT

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 138).

. Using Scene Information Screen

To find out more about a scene, select it with the boundary

on the scene selection screen, and then slide the zoom

controller in either direction.

• To return to the scene menu, slide the zoom controller

again.

• To scroll between scenes, use [

4] and [6].

• To configure the camera with the settings for the currently

selected scene, press [SET]. To return to the scene information screen for the

currently selected BEST SHOT scene, press [BS].

. BEST SHOT Precautions

• Some BEST SHOT scenes cannot be used while recording a movie.

• The following BEST SHOT scene cannot be used while shooting a snapshot.

For YouTube

• Some scenes like Night Scene and Fireworks 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.

• 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.

Using BEST SHOT

You can save up to 999 camera setups as user BEST SHOT scenes for instant recall

whenever you need them.

1. On the BEST SHOT scene menu, select the scene named “BEST

SHOT” (Register User Scene).

2. Use [4] and [6] to select the snapshot or movie whose setup you want

to save.

3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Save”, and then press [SET].

Your BEST SHOT scene will be assigned the name “Recall User Scene”, along

with a scene number.

NOTE

• BEST SHOT snapshot scenes can be used for snapshots only and movie scenes

can be used for movies only.

• You can check the settings of the currently selected BEST SHOT scene by

displaying the camera’s setting menus and looking at its settings.

• User snapshot scenes are assigned numbers in the sequence: SU1, SU2, and so

on, while movies are assigned numbers in the sequence: MU1, MU2, and so on.

• The following are the settings that are saved for each user snapshot BEST SHOT

scene.

Face Detection, Focus, EV Shift, White Balance, Flash, ISO, Metering, Lighting,

Make-up Mode, Landscape Mode, Flash Intensity, Color Filter, Sharpness,

Saturation, Contrast

• The following are the settings that are saved for each user movie BEST SHOT

scene.

Focus, EV Shift, White Balance, Color Filter, Sharpness, Saturation, Contrast

• User BEST SHOT scenes are stored in built-in memory (page 138) in the SCENE

folder (snapshots) or MSCENE folder (movies).

• Formatting the camera’s built-in memory (page 151) deletes all user BEST SHOT

scenes.

• Use the following procedure when you want to delete a user BEST SHOT scene.

Display the information screen (page 53) of the user BEST SHOT scene you

want to delete.

Press [2] ( ), select “Delete”, and then press [SET].

• The setup of an image recorded with Premium Auto cannot be saved as a user

BEST SHOT setup.

Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setups

Using BEST SHOT

With Slide Panorama, you move the camera to compose

and record multiple images, which are then combined to a

panorama. This feature lets you shoot a panorama of up to

360 degrees, which is dramatically greater than the physical

capabilities of the lens.

• The final panorama image can be one of the two sizes shown below.

Slide Direction is Right or Left: 5.5M (7680

720 pixels)

Slide Direction is Up or Down: 5.5M (1280

4320 pixels)

• Zoom operations are not supporting during Slide Panorama shooting. The zoom

setting is fixed at full wide angle.

• You can use Slide Panorama to shoot a horizontal image up to approximately 360

degrees and a vertical image up to approximately 180 degrees.

• If you shoot a horizontal Slide Panorama image that is less than 360 degrees, the

image size will become 60, 120, 180, 240, or 300 degrees.

1. Press [BS] and then select the “Slide Panorama” scene.

2. Press [SET] and then use [8] and [2] to select the top Control Panel

option (Slide Direction).

3. Use [4] and [6] to select the direction you are planning to move the

camera while shooting, and then press [SET].

You can select one of four directions: Right, Left, Up, or Down.

4. Point the camera at the start of the panorama and half-press the

shutter button to allow the camera to focus automatically.

5. Press the shutter button the rest of the way

down and a slide cursor will appear on the

monitor screen. Slowly move the camera in

the direction indicated by the arrow on the

screen until the slide cursor reaches the

other end of its movement range (i.e. all the

way to the right when moving the camera to

the right).

• The camera will start composing the panorama image internally when the slide

cursor reached the other end of the movement range.

• Image composing also will start automatically if you stop moving the camera

during panorama shooting. After you stop moving the camera, the message

“Busy... Please wait...” appears as the camera processes the image. Wait until

this message disappears before using the camera. Image shooting is disabled

while the message is displayed.

Shooting a Panorama Image (Slide Panorama)

Slide cursor

Using BEST SHOT

NOTE

• The following conditions are not compatible with Slide Panorama shooting.

– Subject whose brightness is very different from that of its surroundings due to

artificial light, sunlight, etc.

– Rivers, waves, waterfalls, or other subject with constantly changing patterns

– Sky, beach, or other subject with continuous patterns

– Camera too close to the main subject

– Moving subject

• Slide Panorama may stop part way through in the following cases.

– Subject or camera movement

– Camera movement that is too fast or too slow

• Shooting a Slide Panorama image after half-pressing the shutter button to perform

Auto Focus may not produce the desired results if there are considerable

differences in the brightness, color, and/or focus of the individual images. If this

happens, try changing the focus position by focusing on a different subject, etc.

• Since a Slide Panorama image is created by joining multiple images together, there

may be some roughness at the point where two images are joined.

• Shooting under a flickering light source (such as fluorescent lighting) may result in

uneven brightness and/or coloring in the final Slide Panorama image.

• Shooting in dark surroundings may result in a blurred image or may make Slide

Panorama shooting impossible.

• Slowly move the camera at a constant speed in the same direction as the arrow

that appears on the monitor screen.

• When moving the camera, try to keep the arrow on the monitor screen as straight

as possible.

• The exposure and white balance when shooting Slide Panorama images are fixed

at the levels measured when you half-press the shutter button at the beginning of

the operation.

• An error message will appear if the camera is unable to successfully record a

series of images.

• If you shoot a moving subject, the camera may not be able to compose the

panorama image properly.

• With this BEST SHOT scene, the flash setting automatically becomes ? (Flash

Off).

Using BEST SHOT

With this feature, you can shoot your own self-portrait simply by pointing the camera

at your face.

BEST SHOT has two self-portrait scenes from which to choose.

1. Press [BS] and then select “Self-portrait (1 person)” or “Self-portrait

(2 people)”.

2. Press the shutter button all the way down, and point

the camera at yourself.

About three seconds after you press the shutter button, the

camera will go into Auto Shutter standby and start face

detection. The camera will go into Auto Shutter standby

and detect the faces of any people in the image.

When the camera is able to detect the number of required

individuals, it will release the shutter automatically when it determines there is no

image blur.

• The camera will emit a shutter sound and the front lamp will flash twice when

the shutter is released.

• To cancel Auto Shutter standby, press [SET].

IMPORTANT!

• If the camera remains in Auto Shutter standby without releasing the shutter, you

can record an image by pressing the shutter button all the way down again.

• Shooting with the self-portrait feature may produce a blurred image when shooting

in areas where lighting is dim, which results in a very slow shutter speed setting.

• The Auto Power Off (page 148) trigger time is fixed at five minutes while the

camera is in Auto Shutter standby. Sleep (page 147) is disabled while Auto Shutter

is being used.

Recording a Self-portrait

• Self-portrait (1 person): Shoots when the face of at least one person, including

you, is detected.

• Self-portrait (2 people) : Shoots when the faces of at least two people, including

you, are detected.

Advanced Settings

The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings.

• You also can use the Control Panel (page 34) 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

1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].

This will display the menu screen.

• Menu contents are different in the REC mode and PLAY

mode.

2. Use [4] and [6] to select the tab where the menu

item you want to configure is located.

3. Use [8] and [2] to select the menu item you

want, and then press [6].

4. Use [8] and [2] to change the setting of the

selected menu item.

5. After the setting is the way you want, press

[SET] to apply the setting and return to the

viewfinder screen.

• Pressing [4] instead of [SET] applies the

selected setting and returns to the menu item

selection.

• To configure settings on another tab after

pressing [

4] to return to the menu item selection,

use [

8] to move the highlighting up to the tabs,

and then use [

4] and [6] to select the tab you

want.

• Pressing [MENU] interrupts the menu operation and exits the menu screen.

IMPORTANT!

• Switching from “Auto” to “Premium Auto” (page 26) will make some menu items

unavailable.

Using On-screen Menus

[MENU]

[8] [2] [4] [6]

[SET]

Selected menu item

Example:

When “Focus” is selected

on the “REC” tab

Tabs

Settings

Advanced Settings

. 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 58.

Procedure

[r] (REC)

[MENU]

REC Tab

Focus

Use [4] and [6] to select the “REC” tab.

Use [8] and [2] to select the “Focus”

and then press [6].

Press

[MENU].

Press

[r] (REC).

Advanced Settings

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Focus

For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 39.

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Self-timer

For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 44.

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Face Detection

For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 45.

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Continuous AF

When shooting a snapshot while “On” is selected for Continuous AF, Auto Focus is

performed and focusing is continually updated until you half-press the shutter button.

• Before you half-press the shutter button, the camera focuses at the center of the

screen. If “Face Detection” is turned on when you half-press the shutter button,

focusing is performed in the area where a face is detected.

• Shooting with Continuous AF can cause vibration and noise to occur due to lens

operation. This does not indicate malfunction.

REC Mode Settings (REC)

Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus)

Using the Self-timer (Self-timer)

Shooting with Face Detection (Face Detection)

Shooting with Continuous Auto Focus (Continuous AF)

Advanced Settings

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Anti Shake

You can turn on the camera’s Anti Shake feature to reduce image blur due to subject

movement or camera movement when shooting a moving subject using telephoto,

when shooting a fast-moving subject, or when shooting under dim lighting conditions.

Your digital camera is equipped with a CCD shift type camera shake correction

feature and a high-sensitivity anti image blur feature. These two features work in

concert to minimize the effects of hand and subject movement.

NOTE

• Only Camera Stabilizer can be used during movie recording.

• ISO sensitivity, aperture, and shutter speed do not appear on the monitor screen

when you half-press the shutter button while “D Auto” is selected. These values

will appear briefly, however, in the preview image that is displayed immediately

after you shoot a snapshot.

• Shooting while “D Auto” is selected can cause an image to appear somewhat

coarser than normal and can cause slight deterioration of image resolution.

• Anti Shake may not be able to eliminate the effects of camera or subject movement

when movement is severe.

• Anti Shake may not work properly when the camera is mounted on a tripod. Turn

off Anti Shake.

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * AF Area

For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 41.

Reducing the Effects of Camera and Subject Movement

(Anti Shake)

Auto Minimizes the effects of hand and subject movement.

DEMO

Half-pressing the shutter button demonstrates the effect of Anti

Shake. However, the image is not recorded.

Off Turns off Anti Shake settings

Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area)

Advanced Settings

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * AF Assist Light

Half-pressing the shutter button while this setting is selected

causes the front lamp to light, which provides illumination for

focusing in areas where lighting is dim. Leaving this function

turned off is recommended when shooting portraits from short

distances, etc.

IMPORTANT!

• Never look directly into the front lamp while it is lit.

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Focus Frame

You can use this procedure to select from among five different shapes, including a

heart shape, for the focus frame.

NOTE

• Half-pressing the shutter button will cause the focus frame to change one of the

shapes shown below.

• While “Random” is selected, one of the four focus frames is selected randomly

whenever the camera is turned on.

• When shooting with face detection, the frame shape is ß.

Using the Auto Focus Assist Light (AF Assist Light)

Changing the Focus Frame Shape (Focus Frame)

Settings ß

¹™¬μ

Random

Focus successful

Focus not successful

Front lamp

Advanced Settings

Procedure

[r] (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 controller zooms the image with optical zoom only.

Procedure

[r] (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.

Procedure

[r] (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.

Procedure

[r] (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 change auto recording mode.

Function Supported by Icon Help

• Auto recording mode

Turning Digital Zoom On or Off (Digital Zoom)

Displaying the On-screen Grid (Grid)

Turning on Image Review (Review)

Using Icon Help (Icon Help)

Advanced Settings

Procedure

[r] (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.

* 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 of

the enabled/disabled status of the other memory items.

Configuring Power On Default Settings (Memory)

Setting Disabled (Initial Default Setting) Enabled

b BEST SHOT Snapshot (Auto)

Setting at power

off

Effect Off

Flash Auto

Focus AF (Auto Focus)

White Balance Auto

ISO Auto

AF Area Spot

Metering Multi

Self-timer Off

Flash Intensity 0

Single SR Quality Off

Single SR Zoom On

Digital Zoom On

MF Position

Position before manual focus was

selected.

Zoom Position

* Full wide

Advanced Settings

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Single SR Quality

Super resolution technology is used to categorize an image into three parts: an

outline part, a fine pattern part, and a flat part, and then perform the optimum process

required by each part to increase texture and sharpness.

•A ç icon is displayed when the “Single SR Quality” setting is “On”.

• Single SR Quality is enabled for the entire zoom range, including digital zoom.

• It does not work during movie recording.

• The following functions are disabled when shooting with Single SR Quality.

Triple Self-timer, Make-up Mode, some BEST SHOT scenes

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Single SR Zoom

See page 49 for details.

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Size

For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 36.

Image Quality Settings (Quality)

Shooting Snapshots of better Texture and Sharpness

(Single SR Quality)

Zooming with Super Resolution (Single SR Zoom)

Specifying Snapshot Size (Size)

Advanced Settings

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * T Quality (Snapshot)

• The “Fine” setting helps to bring out details when shooting a finely detailed image

of nature that includes dense tree branches or leaves, or an image of a complex

pattern.

• Memory capacity (the number of images you can record) will be affected by the

quality settings you configure (page 179).

Procedure

[r] (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 (HD) setting will result in

better image quality, but it also shortens the amount of time you can shoot.

• The 16:9 aspect ratio is available when “HD” is selected as the image quality.

• Memory capacity (Movie recording time you can shoot) will be affected by the

quality settings you configure (page 180).

Specifying Snapshot Image Quality (Quality (Snapshot))

Fine Gives image quality priority.

Normal Normal

Specifying Movie Image Quality (Quality (Movie))

Image Quality (Pixels) Approximate Data Rate Frame Rate

HD 1280

720 10.9 Megabits/second 30 frames/second

STD 640

480 3.8 Megabits/second 30 frames/second

Advanced Settings

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Effect

When either mode described below is selected, the camera will automatically touch

up people and scenery to help ensure beautiful images every time.

. Shooting with the Make-up Mode (Make-up)

1. Enter the Make-up Mode

• Entering the Make-up Mode causes the ± to

appear on the Control Panel.

2. Press [SET].

3. Use [4] and [6] to select “Make-up Level” (third

Control Panel option from the bottom), and then

press [SET].

• You can set one of 13 levels in the range of “0 (Off)” (no correction) to “+12

(Max.)” (maximum correction). The larger the value, the greater the processing

that is performed.

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 on the face, which will cause frames around it to turn

green.

6. When you are ready to shoot, press the shutter button all the way

down.

Recording Beautiful Images of People and Scenery (Effect)

Make-up

This mode smoothes the skin texture of the subject and

softens facial shadows caused by harsh sunlight for better

looking portraits.

Landscape

This mode makes colors more vivid, filters haze, and performs

other processing that enhances the beauty of natural scenery.

Make-up icon

Advanced Settings

. Shooting Beautiful Scenery Images (Landscape)

1. Enter the Landscape Mode

• Entering the Landscape Mode causes the Ö to

appear on the Control Panel.

2. Press [SET].

3. Use [4] and [6] to select the Landscape Mode

setting (third Control Panel option from the bottom),

and then press [SET].

• Available level settings are “+1” (Weak) and “+2” (Strong).

4. Point the camera at the scenery you want to record.

5. Press the shutter button to shoot.

NOTE

• The Make-up Mode and Landscape Mode cannot be used during movie recording.

• The following functions cannot be used together with the Make-up Mode:

Triple Self-timer, Face Detection, Landscape Mode, Some BEST SHOT scenes

• The following functions are disabled while the camera is in the Landscape Mode:

Triple Self-timer, Make-up Mode, Face Detection, Lighting, Color Filter, Sharpness,

Saturation, Contrast, Some BEST SHOT scenes

• Switching from “Auto” to “Premium Auto” (page 26) causes the Make-up and/or

Landscape Mode features to be applied automatically. Because of this, you cannot

enter the Make-up Mode or Landscape Mode while you are using Premium Auto.

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * EV Shift

For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 46.

Vivid

Landscape

Enhances colors to produce a clearer, more vivid landscape

image.

Mist Removal

Corrects for misty and cloudy conditions for scenery images

that appear as if they were shot on a clear day.

Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift)

Landscape icon

Advanced Settings

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * White Balance

You can adjust white balance to match the source of light available where you are

shooting and avoid the blue cast that results when shooting outdoors when it is

cloudy, and the green cast that results when shooting under fluorescent lighting.

• When “Auto” 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.)

Controlling White Balance (White Balance)

Auto Configures the camera to adjust white balance automatically

(Daylight) For shooting outdoors on a clear day

(Overcast) For shooting outdoors on an overcast rainy day, in the shade, etc.

(Shade) For shooting on a clear day in the shade of trees or buildings

(Day White

Fluorescent)

For shooting under white or day white fluorescent lighting

(Daylight

Fluorescent)

For shooting under daylight fluorescent lighting

(Tungsten) For shooting under light bulb lighting

Manual

For configuring the camera manually to suit a particular light

source.

Select “Manual”.

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.

“

†

–

Blank white paper

Advanced Settings

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * ISO

For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 43.

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Metering

The metering mode determines what part of the subject is metered for exposure.

• The currently selected metering mode is indicated by an icon on the snapshot

screen. No icon is displayed when “B Multi” is selected as the metering mode.

Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO)

Specifying the Metering Mode (Metering)

Multi

Multi-pattern metering divides the image into sections and

measures the light in each section for a balanced exposure reading.

This type of metering provides error-free exposure settings for a

wide range of shooting conditions.

Center

Weighted

Center weighted metering concentrates on the center of the focus

area to measure light. This type of metering is best when you want

some level of control over contrast.

Spot

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.

Advanced Settings

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Lighting

You can use this setting to optimize the balance between bright areas and dark areas

when shooting images.

• You also can optimize the balance between bright areas and dark areas in existing

images (page 85).

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Color Filter

Settings: Off, B/W, Sepia, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink, and Purple

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Sharpness

You can specify one of five sharpness settings from +2 (sharpest) to –2 (least sharp).

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Saturation

You can specify one of five saturation settings from +2 (most saturated) to –2 (least

saturated).

Optimizing Image Brightness (Lighting)

Performs brightness correction. When this option is selected, it takes

longer for the image to be stored after the shutter button is pressed.

Off Does not perform brightness correction.

Using Built-in Color Filters (Color Filter)

Controlling Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

Controlling Color Saturation (Saturation)

Advanced Settings

Procedure

[r] (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).

Procedure

[r] (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.

Adjusting Image Contrast (Contrast)

Specifying Flash Intensity (Flash Intensity)

Viewing Snapshots and Movies

See page 30 for the procedure for viewing snapshots.

1. Press [p] (PLAY) and then use [4] and [6] to display the movie you

want to view.

2. Press [SET] to start playback.

Movie Playback Controls

• Playback may not be possible for movies not recorded with this camera.

Viewing Snapshots

Viewing a Movie

Fast forward/

fast reverse

[4] [6]

• Each press of either button increases the speed of the fast

forward or fast reverse operation.

• To return to normal playback speed, press [SET].

Play/pause [SET]

1 frame forward/

back

[4] [6]

• Holding down either button scrolls continuously.

• Image scrolling is not supported during playback in the MAP

mode.

Volume

adjustment

Press [2] and then press [8] [2].

• Volume can be adjusted only while movie playback is in

progress.

Information

display on/off

[8] (DISP)

Zoom

Slide the zoom controller in the direction of z ([).

• You can use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to scroll the zoomed

image on the monitor screen. You can zoom a movie image

up to 4.5 times normal size.

• Zooming is not supported during playback in the MAP mode.

Stop playback [MENU]

Movie icon: »

Image quality

Recording time

Viewing Snapshots and Movies

1. Press [p] (PLAY), and then use [4] and [6] to display the panorama

images you want to view.

2. Press [SET] to start playback of the panorama.

Panorama playback causes the image to scroll left,

right, up, or down.

Playback Controls

• The following functions cannot be performed on a panorama image.

Dynamic Photo, Movie Converter, MOTION PRINT, Movie Editing, Trimming,

Resize

Viewing a Panorama Image

To start or pause

playback

[SET]

To advance scroll while

paused

[4] [6] (When the slide direction is left or right.)

[8] [2] (When the slide direction is up or down.)

• Holding down any button scrolls continuously.

• Scrolling is not supported during MAP mode

playback.

To hide or show display

information

[8] (DISP)

To stop playback [MENU]

Viewing Snapshots and Movies

1. In the PLAY mode, use [4] and [6] to scroll through the images until

the one you want is displayed.

2. Slide the zoom controller towards z ([) to

zoom.

You can use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to scroll the

zoomed image on the monitor screen. Slide the

zoom controller towards w to unzoom the image.

– When monitor screen contents are turned on, a

graphic in the lower right corner of the screen

shows what part of the zoomed image is

currently displayed.

– To exit the zoom screen, press [MENU] or [BS].

– Though the maximum image zoom factor is 8X,

certain image sizes may not allow zooming up

to the full 8X.

• Pressing [SET] will lock the current zoom factor for the on-screen image. You

can then use [4] and [6] to scroll between images, using the same zoom

factor. Pressing [SET] again will unlock the zoom factor and allow you to use

[8], [2], [4] and [6] to move around the currently displayed images.

1. In the PLAY mode, slide the zoom controller

towards w (]).

Use [8], [2], [4] and [6] to move the selection

boundary around the image menu.

To view a particular image, use [8], [2], [4], or [6] to

move the selection boundary to the image you want

and then press [SET].

Zooming an On-screen Image

Displaying the Image Menu

Image area

Current display area

Zoom factor

Boundary

Viewing Snapshots and Movies

1. In the PLAY mode, slide the zoom controller towards w (]) twice.

This will display the calendar screen that shows the first image recorded on each

day.

To display the first image recorded on a particular day,

use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to move the selection

boundary to the day you want and then press [SET].

To exit the calendar screen, press [MENU] or [BS].

• If you save an image using any one of the following

functions, the image will appear in the calendar on the

date that you last saved it.

Lighting, White Balance, Brightness, Resizing, Trimming, Copy, MOTION

If you edit the date and time of an image, the image still will appear on the date

it was originally recorded.

1. Use the AV cable that comes with the camera to connect it to the TV.

• Make sure that you insert the cable connector into the

USB/AV port until you feel it click securely into place.

Failure to insert the connector fully can result in poor

communication or malfunction.

• Note that even while the connector is fully inserted, you

still will be able to see the metal part of the connector as shown in the

illustration.

Displaying Images in the Calendar Screen

Viewing Snapshots and Movies on a TV Screen

Yellow

AV cable (bundled)

White

Making sure that the 6 mark on the camera is aligned with the 4 mark of the AV

cable connector, connect the cable to the camera.

VIDEO IN jack (yellow)

AUDIO IN jacks (white)

AudioVideo

[USB/AV] port

Viewing Snapshots and Movies

2. Turn on the TV and select its video input mode.

If the TV has more than one video input, select the one where the camera is

connected.

3. Press [p] (PLAY) to turn on the camera.

This will cause an image to appear on the TV screen, without anything appearing

on the camera’s monitor screen.

• Pressing [ON/OFF] (Power) or [r] (REC) will not turn on the camera while the

AV cable is connected.

• You also can change the aspect ratio of the screen and the video output

system (page 150).

4. Now you can display images and play back movies as you normally do.

IMPORTANT!

• Before connecting to a TV to display images, be sure to configure the camera’s

[r] (REC) and [p] (PLAY) buttons for “Power On” or “Power On/Off” (page 148).

• Audio is initially output by the camera at maximum volume. When you first start

displaying images, set the TV volume control at a relatively low level and then

adjust it as required.

NOTE

• Audio is monaural.

• Certain TVs may cut off part of the images.

• All icons and indicators that appear on the monitor screen also appear on the TV

screen. You can use [8] (DISP) to change the display contents.

Viewing Snapshots and Movies

Use a commercially available HDMI cable to

connect the camera to the TV. For

information about playback, see page 76.

• Use a commercially available HDMI cable

that is marked with the logo shown to the

right.

IMPORTANT!

• Output to a TV is not supported in the REC mode.

NOTE

• Use a HDMI cable that with a plug that is compatible with the camera’s HDMI mini

connector on one end, and a plug that is compatible with your TV’s HDMI

connector on the other end.

• Proper image and/or audio output and other operations may not be possible with

some devices.

• Connecting the camera to the HDMI connector of another device can damage both

the camera and the other device. Never connect two HDMI output connectors to

each other.

• Make sure that the camera is turned off before plugging in or unplugging the cable.

Check the user documentation that comes with the TV for information about

requirements before plugging into or unplugging from the TV.

• When cables are connected to both the USB/AV port and the HDMI output

connector, the HDMI output connector connection is given priority.

• Disconnect the HDMI cable when you are not using HDMI output. The camera’s

monitor screen may not operate normally while the HDMI cable is connected.

• Audio is monaural.

• Some TVs may not be able to output images and/or audio correctly.

• Audio is initially output by the camera at maximum volume. When you first start

displaying images, set the TV volume control at a relatively low level and then

adjust it as required.

Viewing High-quality Movies on a Hi-Vision Television

HDMI connector

HDMI cable (commercially available)

HDMI mini connector

HDMI input

HDMI output

(Mini)

Terminal

cover

Viewing Snapshots and Movies

. Selecting the HDMI Terminal Output Method (HDMI Output)

Procedure

[MENU] * Set Up Tab * HDMI Output

Use this setting to select the digital signal format when connecting to a TV with an

HDMI cable.

* 1080i corresponds to 1080 60i, but not 1080 50i. Because of this, the required output

method may be 576p when outputting to a digital TV in a PAL reception area that does

not support 1080i 60i. If you are in a PAL reception area and nothing is displayed

automatically, change the setting to 576p.

• If an image does not appear when “Auto” is selected as the output method, try

changing this setting to something else.

Recording Camera Images to a DVD Recorder or Video Deck

Use one of the following methods to connect the camera to the recording device

using the camera’s bundled AV cable.

– DVD recorder or video deck: Connect to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN terminals.

– Camera: USB/AV port

You can play a slideshow of snapshots and movies on the camera and record it on a

DVD or video tape. You can record movies by selecting “» Only” for the slideshow

“Images” setting (page 80). When recording images to an external device, use [8]

(DISP) to clear all indicators from the monitor screen (page 152).

For information about connecting a monitor to the recording device and about how to

record, see the user documentation that comes with the recording device you are

using.

Auto

This setting will cause the format to change automatically in accordance

with the connected TV. Normally, you should use this mode.

1080i 1080i format output*

480p 480p format output

576p 576p format output

Other Playback Functions (PLAY)

This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform

other playback operations.

Procedure

[p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Slideshow

For information about menu operations, see page 58.

Playing a Slideshow on the Camera (Slideshow)

Start

Starts the slideshow.

Images

Specifies the type of images to be included in the slideshow

All images: Snapshots and movies

Only: Snapshots only

» Only: Movies only

Date Setting: Images from specific dates

• Perform the following steps to specify a date.

Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to move the red selection boundary the date

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

This will select the check box of date you selected.

Repeat step

to select all of the dates whose images you want include in

the slideshow.

After selecting all of the images you want, press [BS].

• If you save an image using any one of the following functions, the image will

appear in the calendar on the date that you saved.

Lighting, White Balance, Brightness, Resize, Trimming, Copy, MOTION

• If you edit the date and/or time of an image, the image still will appear on the

date it was originally recorded.

• You can select up to 15 images for a slideshow.

• All currently selected slideshow images are deselected whenever you turn off

the camera.

Time

Time from the start to the end of the slideshow

1 to 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes

Other Playback Functions (PLAY)

• To stop the slideshow, press [SET]. Pressing [MENU] instead of [SET] stops the

slideshow and returns to the menu screen.

• Adjust audio volume by pressing [2] and then press [8] or [2] during playback.

• All button operations are disabled while the slideshow is transitioning from one

image to another.

• The time required for transition from one image to another may be longer in the

case of an image that was not recorded with this camera.

Interval

Amount of time each image remains displayed

Use [4] and [6] to select a value from 1 to 30 seconds, or “MAX”.

If you specify a value from 1 to 30 seconds, images change at the specified

interval, but the movies will continue to play until the end.

When the slideshow reaches a movie file while “MAX” is selected, only the first

frame of the movie will displayed.

Effect

Select the effect you want.

Pattern 1 to 4: Plays background music and applies an image change effect.

• Patterns 1 through 4 have different background music, but they all use the

same image change effect.

• The currently selected image change effect setting is disabled automatically

in following cases.

– When playing a slideshow for which “» Only” is selected for the “Images”

setting

– When the interval setting is “MAX”, 1 second or 2 seconds.

– Before and after playback of a movie

Off: No image change effect or background music

Other Playback Functions (PLAY)

You can replace the built-in slideshow background music with other music from your

computer.

Supported File Types:

• PCM format (16-bit, monaural) WAV files

• Sampling Frequencies: 11.025 kHz/22.05 kHz/44.1 kHz

Number of Files: 9

File names: SSBGM001.WAV to SSBGM009.WAV

• Create the music files on your computer using the above names.

• Regardless of which effect pattern you select, the BGM files you store in camera

memory are played back in name sequence.

1. Connect the camera to your computer (pages 122, 132).

If you plan to save the music files to the camera’s memory card, make sure the

card is loaded in the camera.

2. Perform one of the following operations to open the memory card or

built-in memory.

This will cause the camera to be recognized by your computer as a Removable

Disk (Drive).

• Windows

Windows 7, Windows Vista: Start * Computer

Windows XP: Start * My Computer

Windows 2000: Double-click “My Computer”.

Double-click “Removable Disk”.

•Macintosh

Double-click the camera’s drive icon.

3. Create a folder named “SSBGM”.

4. Double-click the “SSBGM” folder you created and copy the

background music file to it.

• See the user documentation that comes with your computer for information

about moving, copying, and deleting files.

• If there are background music files both in built-in memory and on the memory

card loaded in the camera, the files on the memory card take priority.

• See page 138 for information about camera folders.

5. Disconnect the camera from the computer (pages 124, 133).

Saving Music from Your Computer to Camera Memory

Other Playback Functions (PLAY)

Procedure

[p] (PLAY) * Movie Screen to be Used * [MENU] * PLAY Tab *

MOTION PRINT

1. Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the movie frames and display the one

you want to use as the image of the MOTION PRINT image.

Holding down [4] or [6] scrolls at high speed.

2. Use [8] and [2] to select “Create” and then press [SET].

• Only the frames of movies recorded on this camera can be used in a MOTION

PRINT image.

Procedure

[p] (PLAY) * Movie Screen of Movie to be Edited * [MENU] *

PLAY Tab * Movie Editing

The Movie Editing feature lets you use one of the following procedures to edit out a

specific part of a movie.

1. Use [8] and [2] to select the editing method you want to use and then

press [SET].

2. Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the movie and

search for the frame (point) from which or to

which you want to cut the movie (the cut point).

• You also can search for the cut location by playing

back the movie and pressing [SET] to pause. During

playback, you can press [4] or [6] to perform fast

reverse or fast forward.

Creating a Snapshot of Movie Frames (MOTION PRINT)

Editing a Movie on the Camera (Movie Editing)

Cut

(To-Point Cut)

Cuts everything from the beginning of the movie up to the

current location.

Cut

(Point-To-Point Cut)

Cuts everything between two points.

Cut

(From-Point Cut)

Cuts everything from the current location to the end of the

movie.

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Cut range (red)

Other Playback Functions (PLAY)

3. When the frame where you want the cut point to be is displayed, press

[2].

4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Yes” and then press [SET].

The selected cut operation will take considerable time to complete. Don’t try to

perform any camera operation until the “Busy... Please wait...” message

disappears from the monitor screen. Note that a cut operation can take a long

time if the movie being edited is long.

IMPORTANT!

• When you edit a movie, only the result is saved. The original movie is not retained.

An editing operation cannot be undone.

NOTE

• A movie that is shorter than five seconds cannot be edited.

• Editing of movies recorded with a different type of camera is not supported.

• You will not be able to edit a movie if the amount of remaining memory capacity is

less than the size of the movie file you want to edit. If there is not enough memory

available, delete files you no longer need to free up more.

• Splitting of a movie into two movies and splicing of two different movies into a

single movie are not supported.

• You also can start a movie editing operation while the movie you want to edit is

playing back. Press [SET] to pause playback, and then press [2] to display the

menu of editing options. Perform editing using the same procedures as described

above. Note, however, that you cannot edit a movie that is paused in the MAP

mode.

Cut

(To-Point Cut)

While the frame you want the cut to be up to is

displayed, press [2].

Cut

(Point-To-Point Cut)

While the frame you want the first (From) cut to be is

displayed, press [2].

While the frame you want the second (To) cut to be

is displayed, press [2].

Cut

(From-Point Cut)

While the frame you want the cut to be from is

displayed, press [2].

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Other Playback Functions (PLAY)

Procedure

[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Lighting

You can use this setting to optimize the balance between bright areas and dark areas

in existing images.

NOTE

• Correcting the lighting when shooting produces better results (page 71).

• Altering the lighting of an image causes the original image and the new (altered)

version to be stored as separate files.

• When you display an altered image on the camera’s monitor screen, the date and

time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was

altered.

Procedure

[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab *

White Balance

You can use the white balance setting to select a light source type for a recorded

image, which will affect the colors of the image.

Optimizing Image Brightness (Lighting)

+2 Performs a higher level of brightness correction than the “+1” setting.

+1 Performs brightness correction.

Cancel Does not perform brightness correction.

Adjusting White Balance (White Balance)

Daylight Outdoors, fair weather

Overcast Outdoors, cloudy to rain, in tree shade, etc.

Shade Very high temperature light, such as building shade, etc.

Day White

Fluorescent

White or daywhite fluorescent lighting, without suppressing

color cast

Daylight

Fluorescent

Daylight fluorescent lighting, while suppressing color cast

Tungsten Suppressing of the appearance of light bulb lighting

Cancel No white balance adjustment

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Other Playback Functions (PLAY)

NOTE

• You also can adjust the white balance when recording images (page 69).

• The original snapshot is retained in memory and not deleted.

• When you display an altered image on the camera’s monitor screen, the date and

time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was

altered.

Procedure

[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab *

Brightness

You can select one of five brightness levels, from +2 (brightest) to –2 (least bright).

NOTE

• The original snapshot is retained in memory and not deleted.

• When you display an altered image on the camera’s monitor screen, the date and

time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was

altered.

Procedure

[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab *

DPOF Printing

See page 117 for details.

Adjusting the Brightness of an Existing Snapshot

(Brightness)

Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF Printing)

Other Playback Functions (PLAY)

Procedure

[p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Protect

IMPORTANT!

• Note that even if a file is protected, it will be deleted if you perform the format

operation (page 151).

Protecting a File Against Deletion (Protect)

Protects specific files.

Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the files

until the one you want to protect is

displayed.

Use [8] and [2] to select “On” and then

press [SET].

An image that is protected is indicated by

the › icon.

To protect other files, repeat steps 1 and 2.

To exit the protect operation, press [MENU]. To unprotect a file,

select “Off” instead of “On” in step 2 above.

All Files:

Protects all files.

Use [8] and [2] to select “All Files: On” and then press [SET].

Press [MENU].

To unprotect all files, select “All Files: Off” instead of “All Files: On” in

step 1 above.

Other Playback Functions (PLAY)

Procedure

[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Date/Time

When the date and time settings are what you want, press [SET] to apply them.

NOTE

• The date and time stamped into an image using the Time Stamp (page 145) cannot

be edited.

• You cannot edit the date and time of an image that is protected.

• You can input any date from 1980 to 2049.

Procedure

[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot or Movie Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab *

Delete Site Info

See page 109 for details.

Editing the Date and Time of an Image (Date/Time)

[8] [2] Changes the setting at the cursor location

[4] [6] Moves the cursor between settings

[BS] Toggles between 12-hour and 24-hour format

Deleting Location Information from an Image (Delete Site Info)

Other Playback Functions (PLAY)

Procedure

[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot or Movie Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab *

Rotation

1. Use [8] and [2] to select “Rotation” and then press [SET].

Each press of [SET] will rotate the displayed image 90 degrees left.

2. When the displayed image is at the orientation you want, press

[MENU].

NOTE

• Note that this procedure does not actually change the image data. It simply alters

how the image is displayed on the camera’s monitor screen.

• An image that has been protected or zoomed cannot be rotated.

• The original (unrotated) version of the image will be displayed on the image menu

screen and the calendar screen.

Procedure

[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Resize

You can reduce the size of a snapshot and save the result as a separate snapshot.

The original snapshot is also retained. You can select resize an image to one of three

image sizes: 10M, 6M, VGA.

• Resizing a 3:2 or 16:9 size snapshot will create an image with an aspect ratio of

4:3, with both sides cut off.

• The recording date of the resized version of the snapshot will be the same as the

recording date of the original snapshot.

Rotating an Image (Rotation)

Resizing a Snapshot (Resize)

Other Playback Functions (PLAY)

Procedure

[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Trimming

You can crop a snapshot to trim parts you do not need,

and save the result in a separate file. The original

snapshot is also retained.

Use the zoom controller to zoom the image to the size you

want, use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to display the portion of

the image you want to cut out, and then press [SET].

• The image produced by cropping a 3:2 or 16:9 image

will have an aspect ratio of 4:3.

• The recording date of the cropped image will be the

same as the recording date of the original snapshot.

Procedure

[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Copy

Files can be copied from the camera’s built-in memory to a memory card or from a

memory card to built-in memory.

NOTE

• You can copy snapshots or movies you recorded with this camera.

• When a copied image appears on the full-month calendar screen, it is displayed on

the date that it was copied (page 76).

Cropping a Snapshot (Trimming)

Copying Files (Copy)

Built-in * Card

Copies all files from built-in camera memory to a memory card.

This option copies all the files in built-in camera memory. It

cannot be used to copy a single file.

Card * Built-in

Copies a single file on the memory card to camera built-in

camera memory. Files are copied to the folder in built-in

memory whose name has the largest serial number.

Use [4] and [6] to select the file you want to copy.

Use [8] and [2] to select “Copy” and then press [SET].

Represents

snapshot area

Part of snapshot that is

currently displayed

Zoom factor

Using the Hybrid-GPS

In addition to conventional Global Positioning System (GPS) system capabilities that

determine your current location and time based on radio waves it picks up from GPS

satellites, your EXILIM camera also features a built-in independent motion sensor

employing autonomous positioning technology that uses a 3-axis bearing sensor and

a 3-axis accelerometer. These two capabilities combine to create a Hybrid-GPS that

provides position information (latitude and longitude), even indoors, underground,

and in areas where GPS satellite waves cannot be received.

The Hybrid-GPS supports all of the following capabilities.

• Recording current location information (latitude, longitude, camera aiming

direction) with image data (snapshots and movies)

• Recording current location name with image data (snapshots and movies)

• Direct stamping of the recording location name in an image (snapshots)

• Display of recorded images and location on a map

• When traveling, searching for photogenic spots near your current location

• Tracking your movements on a map

• Automatic updating of the camera’s clock based on GPS satellite wave data

A Global Positioning System (GPS) uses radio waves sent from GPS satellites

orbiting the Earth to calculated positions anywhere on the globe. Signals from GPS

satellites can be used to determine a person’s current location and the current time

at that location.

Using the Hybrid-GPS

Before using the Hybrid-GPS function for the first time, perform in the following steps

to turn it on and receive GPS satellite waves.

1. Take the camera outside to a location where there is an unobstructed

path to the sky above.

2. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn on the camera and then press [MENU].

3. On the “Set Up” tab, select “GPS” and then press [6].

4. Use [8] and [2] to select “On” and then press [SET].

5. Wait until the GPS wave condition icon (page 93) changes to ,

(GPS satellite waves being received).

IMPORTANT!

• When “On” is selected for the “GPS” setting, the camera’s GPS function continues

to operate and periodically perform positioning, even when the camera is turned

off. Whenever you are instructed to turn off all digital devices, such as during

aircraft takeoffs and landings, be sure to change the camera’s “GPS” setting to

“Off” and then turn off the camera.

NOTE

• The first GPS satellite receive operation may take more time than normal.

• When “On” is selected for the “GPS” setting, the camera will continually acquire

position data (latitude, longitude) while turned on, and intermittently acquire

position data while turned off.

Recording Current Location Information (Latitude, Longitude,

Direction, Place Name) with Image Data

Enabling the GPS Function (GPS)

Using the Hybrid-GPS

While “On” is selected for the “Record Lat/Long” setting, location information (latitude,

longitude, camera aiming direction) as measured by the Hybrid-GPS will be recorded

along with the image data (snapshots and movies).

1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].

2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “Record Lat/Long” and then press [6].

3. Use [8] and [2] to select “On” and then press [SET].

4. Press the shutter button (if you are shooting a snapshot) or [0] (Movie)

(if you are shooting a movie).

This will record the image along with the location information (latitude, longitude,

direction) for your current location.

• In the case of a snapshot, the location information is recorded when you press

the shutter button all the way down. For a movie, the location information is

recorded when you press [0] (Movie).

. Checking GPS Wave Conditions

An icon on the display shows current GPS wave conditions. Be sure to check this

icon before recording an image.

Recording Location Information with Image Data

(Record Lat/Long)

Icon GPS Wave Conditions

GPS satellite waves being received. GPS measurement location

information can be recorded with image data.

GPS satellite wave reception is poor, so GPS measurement location

information cannot be recorded with image data. In this case, motion

sensor location information will be recorded with image data.

GPS satellite waves cannot reach your location, so GPS position

information cannot be recorded with an image. The camera can, however,

save position information produced by the motion sensor.

GPS is turned off (page 92).

Using the Hybrid-GPS

NOTE

• You can delete recorded latitude, longitude, and direction data as required (page

109).

• Recorded latitude, longitude, and direction data cannot be edited.

• Shooting an image while on the move may result in incorrect position information

being registered with the image.

• The current “Record Lat/Long” setting is ignored while “Off” is selected for the

“GPS” setting (page 92).

• Note that location information recording is turned on under initial factory default

settings. If you do not want latitude, longitude, and direction data recorded with

image data, be sure to change the “Record Lat/Long” setting to “Off”.

• Location information is recorded along with any snapshots and movies you shoot

while “On” is selected for “Record Lat/Long”. Remember that when you hand such

image data over to another person or publish it on the Internet or via any other

electronic means, the location information is included with the image data you hand

over or publish. If you do not want location information made public with your

image, use the “Delete Site Info” command (page 109) to delete it from the image,

or do not record location information when you shoot the original snapshot or

movie.

You can select from among approximately 1 million place names (country names,

landmark names) in camera memory and insert one into your image data (snapshots

and movies).

1. In the REC mode, point the camera at the

subject.

Based on the measurement of your current location

(latitude and longitude), the camera will display a

candidate place name (country name, landmark

name).

2. Use [4] and [6] to select the place name you want to insert into the

image data.

• There can be up to six candidates for a place name.

• No place name will be inserted when “– – –” (blank) is displayed for the place

name.

• If you select “– – –” (blank), the place name candidate display will disappear

from the display after about two seconds. Pressing [4] or [6] at this time will

cause the place name candidate display to reappear.

• If a place name is too long to fit on the display, it will scroll on the display.

3. Press the shutter button (if you are shooting a snapshot) or [0] (Movie)

(if you are shooting a movie).

This will record the image along with the place name.

Inserting the Place Name into Image Data (Insert Place)

Place name display

Using the Hybrid-GPS

. About place names

• Place name candidates are those selected from among the country and landmark

names in camera memory based upon current latitude and longitude

measurements.

• “– – –” will be shown in place of the candidates if there is no appropriate place

name at your current latitude and longitude.

• Note that displayed place names are not precise and are meant as general

suggestions only. Certain conditions may result in the suggestion of incorrect place

name candidates.

• Some landmark names may not match the proper formal name of a landmark.

• There is no guarantee that a place name desired by you is included in the names

included in camera memory.

• Shooting an image while on the move may result in incorrect place names being

displayed as candidates.

• Insertion of a place name is not supported while “Off” is selected for the “GPS”

setting (page 92).

NOTE

• You can delete inserted place name data from images as required (page 109).

• Inserted place name data cannot be edited (page 94).

Using the Hybrid-GPS

You can use this procedure to select from among the place names (country names,

landmark names) in camera memory and stamp a place directly into the image

(snapshots).

IMPORTANT!

• Unlike place name insertion, once a place name is stamped into a snapshot, it

cannot be edited or deleted.

1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].

2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “Stamp Place” and then press [6].

3. Use [8] and [2] to select “On” and then press [SET].

4. Point the camera at the subject and then use the same procedure as

that under “Inserting the Place Name into Image Data (Insert Place)”

(page 94) to select a place name.

5. Press the shutter button to shoot.

This will record the image with the place name stamped in it.

NOTE

• Place name stamping is disabled when certain BEST SHOT scenes are being

used.

• Shooting an image while on the move may result in the incorrect place name being

stamped into the image.

• Insertion of a place name is not supported while “Off” is selected for the “GPS”

setting (page 92).

Stamping the Place Name into an Image (Stamp Place)

Using the Hybrid-GPS

• Better GPS satellite wave reception can be attained by

holding the camera still with the GPS antenna pointed

towards the sky.

• Since GPS satellites are constantly moving, your location,

the time of day, and other conditions may cause it to take

some time before positioning can be performed. In some

cases, positioning may not be possible.

• Good reception is not possible in the locations listed below due to blockage or

reflection of GPS satellite waves. For good wave reception, move outside where

there is an unobstructed path to the sky above.

– Inside of a building or underground

– Among high-rise buildings

– Under an overhead structure

– Inside of a tunnel

– Near high-voltage wires

– Inside of dense foliage

• When carrying the camera around, do not place it into a metal case. A metal

enclosure makes it impossible for the camera to receive GPS satellite waves.

• Nearby magnetic and metal can cause sensor errors. Keep the camera as far away

as possible from magnets and metal.

• Nearby mobile phones and other devices that use the 1.5GHz band radio waves

can interfere with the camera’s GPS satellite wave reception.

• Depending on wave conditions, GPS satellite positioning is subject to error of

hundreds of meters.

• When you are in a location where the camera is unable to receive GPS satellite

waves, positioning accuracy may be relatively lower than in locations where waves

can be received.

• Reception may take a number of minutes the first time you perform GPS satellite

wave reception after purchasing the camera, after the camera was continually in an

area where satellite wave reception was impossible for a long time, or after leaving

the camera without a battery loaded for a long time.

Precautions when Using the Hybrid-GPS

Using the Hybrid-GPS

• The Hybrid-GPS is able to provide position information (latitude and longitude)

even under conditions where waves cannot be received from GPS satellites.

However, relying solely on the motion sensor for long periods where GPS satellite

reception conditions are poor, under an underpass or on a steel bridge, or in the

vicinity of buildings, pedestrian bridges, electrical equipment, steel desks, steel

chairs, or other objects that generate magnetism can result in bearing, latitude, and

longitude reading errors. In order to ensure that position information is as accurate

as possible, it is recommended that you occasionally move to an area where there

is an unobstructed path to the sky above to perform GPS satellite wave reception.

The motion sensor uses GPS satellite wave reception data to calibrate its own

data.

• The direction sensor may not be able to perform direction measurements under

any of the following conditions.

– Immediately after “On” is selected for the “GPS” setting (page 92)

– Immediately after loading the battery and turning on the camera

• Do not operate the GPS function while operating a motor vehicle.

• The GPS function of this camera uses WGS84 (World Geodetic System 1984).

Using the Hybrid-GPS

After you press [ý] (MAP) to enter the MAP mode, you can view the map data

stored in memory and use it to perform a variety of operations described in this

section.

The MAP mode has two submodes described below. Each press of [ý] (MAP)

toggles between the two submodes. Select the submode that suits your shooting

needs.

• If you want to display images only, use the PLAY mode (page 30).

Using the Map Data Stored in Camera Memory (MAP Mode)

About the MAP mode

User Image Mode

In this mode, you can display images you shot, the locations

where you shot them, and the direction the camera was

pointed when you shot them on a map screen.

• Images that include position information, the locations

where you shot them, and the horizontal direction the

camera was pointed when you shot them are displayed on

map screens stored in camera memory.

You also can display tracks on the map that show your

movements.

• You can use measurement data stored in camera memory

to display tracks of your movements on maps stored in

camera memory.

Photogenic Spot

Mode

This mode lets you use the on-screen map to find the locations

of tourist attractions, picturesque scenery, and other

photogenic spots around the world.

• The camera’s memory contains data on a total of

approximately 10,000 tourist attractions, picturesque

scenery, and other photogenic spots around the world. This

makes it possible for you to easy locate nearby once-in-a-

lifetime photo opportunities, making your travels more

exciting and rewarding.

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. User Image Mode

The User Image Mode screen shows images that you shot on the map screen, along

with icons and numbers that provide a wealth of information.

Zoom bar

Shows the current scale/position and

scale/position range of the currently

displayed map.

Mode icon

Indicates the current mode (REC,

PLAY, User Image, Photogenic

Spot).

Orientation icon

Indicates the current map orientation

(north).

Current time

Indicates the current time.

• The format (24-hour format or

12-hour format) of the time is in

accordance with the current

“Adjust” Setting.

Image cursor

The cursor is a frame around a user

image that indicates which image is

currently selected.

• The user image mark for the image

that is selected with the cursor will

flash on the map.

Image list

Lists the images (user images) that

were recorded on the currently

displayed map.

• The user image list shows images

in the sequence starting from the

user image mark that is closest to

the center of the radar screen, and

then radiates outwards in a

clockwise direction.

Distance

Indicates the straight-line distance

from the center of the radar screen to

the currently flashing user image

mark.

Current location icon

indicates your current location.

• The color of the figure indicates the

current GPS positioning condition

(green indicating GPS positioning,

gray for non-GPS positioning).

Place name

Shows the place name registered

along with a shot image (user image).

• If there is not enough space to

show the entire name, it will scroll

on the display.

Scale

Shows the scale of the map.

Position information log

You can display the position

information log to track your

movements over time.

Radar screen lines

A cross in the center and concentric

circles radiating outwards on the map

provide references for distance and

locations.

MAP Mode Monitor Screen Content

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User image mark

Locations where you shot images are

indicated by marks.

• User image marks are normally

blue. However, user image marks

outside of the radar screen lines

are light blue.

• A white wedge within a user image

mark indicates the horizontal

direction the camera was pointing

when the image was shot. Wedge

positions can be indicated in 22.5

degree units.

GPS wave condition icon

Indicates current GPS satellite wave

receipt conditions (page 92).

. Photogenic Spot Mode

This mode displays recommended photogenic spots on the map, along with icons,

values, and other useful information.

• The icons and values for which there is no explanation below are the same as

those on the User Image mode screen.

Zoom bar

Mode icon

Orientation icon

Current time

Image cursor

Image list

Lists images of recommended

photogenic spots currently on the

map.

• The photogenic spot image list

shows images in the sequence

starting from the photogenic spot

mark that is closest to the center of

the radar screen, and then radiates

outwards in a clockwise direction.

Distance

Current location icon

indicates your current location.

• The color of the figure indicates the

current GPS positioning condition

(green indicating GPS positioning,

gray for non-GPS positioning).

Photogenic spot name

Shows the name of a recommended

photogenic spot.

• If there is not enough space to

show the entire name, it will scroll

on the display.

Scale

Photogenic spot mark

Recommended photogenic spots are

indicated on the map by .

• Photogenic spot marks are

normally red. However, photogenic

spot marks outside of the radar

screen lines are purple.

Radar screen lines

GPS wave condition icon

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1. Press [ý] (MAP) to enter the MAP mode.

• Each press of [ý] (MAP) toggles between the User Image mode and the

Photogenic Spot mode.

2. Use the procedures below to move a user image mark or a photogenic

spot mark near the center of the display’s radar screen lines.

• Moving a user image mark or photogenic spot mark to the center of the radar

screen causes the corresponding image (user image or photogenic spot

image) to move to the top of the image list to the right of the map.

• The images that appear in the list on the screen are displayed in sequence

starting from the landmark that is closest to the center of the radar screen and

then radiating outwards in a clockwise direction.

MAP Mode Operation

To scroll the map

Use [8], [2], [4], and [6].

• To return your current location to the center of the

screen, press [ù] (Current Location). This will cause

(current location) to appear in the center of the radar

screen.

•[ù] (Current Location) is disabled while “Off” is

selected for the “GPS” setting (page 92).

To change the

scale of the map

Slide the zoom controller.

w (Wide Angle):

Zooms out (reduces the

scale) so a wider area of the

map is visible.

z (Telephoto):

Zooms in (increases the

scale) so a smaller area of

the map is visible.

Zoom controller

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3. Press [SET].

This will display a full-screen view of the image (user image or photogenic spot

image) where the image cursor was located in the image list.

• While a full-screen image is displayed, you can use [4] (scrolls to the image

that was above the current image in the image list) and [6] (scrolls to the

image that was below the current image in the image list) to scroll to another

image.

• Sliding the zoom controller towards z ([) will zoom in on and enlarge the

image (page 75).

• Sliding the zoom controller towards w (]) will display a multi-image screen

containing the images that were in the image list (page 75).

4. Press [8] (DISP) (page 152).

This will display the following information.

GPS wave

condition icon

Distance from radar screen

line center

Longitude/latitude

Current time

Place name

(The name will scroll if it does not fit.)

Shooting date/time

Mode icon

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IMPORTANT!

• If a section of the zoom bar is gray while a map

is displayed, it indicates that the camera does

not have further detailed map data for the gray

section. In this case, if you slide the zoom

controller towards z (Telephoto) and the

zoom pointer reaches a gray section, the

pointer will stop and the map will not zoom in

any further.

• A gray rectangular frame on a map indicates that there is detailed map data

available for that area in camera memory. Sliding the zoom controller towards z

(Telephoto) while such a gray frame is in the center of the radar screen will display

the detailed (higher scale) map data.

• When scrolling the map, the message “No Image” will appear in an area where

there is no more map data available in camera memory.

• If you move an area for which there is no map data available to the center of the

radar screen, the map will change automatically to a scale for which map data is

available.

• To find your current location on the map, press [ù] (Current Location). This will

cause the (current location) icon to appear in the center of the radar screen.

. Enabling Movement of the Image Cursor (Move Cursor)

Use this procedure to enable movement of the image cursor inside the image list next

to a map.

1. In the MAP mode, press [MENU].

2. On the “MAP” tab, select “Move Cursor” and then press [6].

3. Use [8] and [2] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].

NOTE

• The current “Move Cursor” setting is ignored while “Off” is selected for the “GPS”

setting (page 92).

Basic MAP Mode Settings

Enables image cursor movement.

Holding down [BS] and tilting the

camera approximately 20 degrees

away from you will move the cursor

upwards. Tilting the camera towards

you will move the cursor downwards.

Off Disables image cursor movement.

Current zoom

Gray area indicates more

detailed map data not available.

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This section explains the menu items that are used when performing operations and

configuring settings in the MAP mode.

Procedure

[ý] (MAP) * [MENU] * MAP Tab * Save Log

You can use this procedure to save position information from different locations and

different times. While “On” is selected for the “Save Log” setting, the following

information is saved in camera memory for 14 days as positioning log data.

– Date (year, month, day) and time (hour, minute)

– Latitude and longitude

– Altitude (When GPS positioning is performed.)

– Positioning method and positioning accuracy

• The current “Save Log” setting is ignored while “Off” is selected for the “GPS”

setting (page 92).

• Formatting the camera’s built-in memory deletes all positioning log data stored

there.

IMPORTANT!

• Note that in China it is against the law to accumulate a log of position information

without the permission of government authorities. Be sure to select “Off” for the

“Save Log” setting if you are using the camera in China and do not have such

permission.

Procedure

[ý] (MAP) * [MENU] * MAP Tab * Show Log

You can track you movements by displaying positioning log data on a map. Selecting

“On” for the “Show Log” setting causes saved positioning log data to be displayed on

the map.

Procedure

[ý] (MAP) * [MENU] * MAP Tab * Log Period

This setting lets you specify how many past days of track data should be displayed on

map.

Using Other Map Data (MAP Tab Menu)

For information about menu operations, see page 58.

Saving Position Information (Save Log)

Tracking Your Movements on a Map (Show Log)

Specifying the Display Period of Tracks (Log Period)

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Use the procedure below to convert all of the positioning log data currently in camera

memory to a KML file (extension: .kml) and save it to a memory card.

1. Turn off the camera and load the memory card to which you want to

save the file.

2. Turn on the camera and then press [ý] (MAP).

3. Press [MENU]. On the “MAP” tab, select “Output Log”.

4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Save” and then press [SET].

The message “Saving data. Please wait...” will appear, indicating that the

positioning log data is being written to the memory card.

NOTE

• A new KML file is created in memory each day. The dates used for the date and

time entries within a KML file are based on the current time setting of the camera

when the “Output Log” operation is performed.

• KML files are stored in a KML folder, which is located inside the memory card’s

DCIM folder.

• The Output Log function cannot be used if there is no memory card loaded in the

camera, if the memory card loaded in the camera is full, or if the camera’s battery

cover is open.

• You can import the KML files to Google Earth or some other map software and

track your movements on your computer screen.

Procedure

[ý] (MAP) * [MENU] * MAP Tab * Move Cursor

See page 104 for details.

The camera’s built-in direction sensor may not operate normally if there is a source of

magnetism nearby. If you feel that direction measurements are not correct, perform

the following procedure.

1. Turn on the camera and then press [ý] (MAP).

2. Press [MENU]. On the “MAP” tab, select “Direction Adj”.

Saving All Positioning Log Data in Camera Memory to a

Memory Card (Output Log)

Enabling Movement of the Image Cursor (Move Cursor)

Adjusting the Accuracy of the Direction Sensor (Direction Adj)

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3. Taking care not to drop the camera, slowly swing it around in a figure

eight for about 10 seconds.

Use the wrist of the hand that is holding the camera to move in a way that forms a

figure eight. This will correct for the magnetism and adjust direction sensor

accuracy.

The message “Completed normally.” will appear to let you know that accuracy

adjustment is complete, and the map screen will return to the display.

• If the message “Correction failed. Try again.” appears, perform the above

procedure again.

• Performing this adjustment near a train, an automobile, a magnet, or a

concentration of metal can result in incorrect adjustment.

• Direction sensor adjustment is not supported while “Off” is selected for the

“GPS” setting (page 92).

You can use this procedure to convert position information (latitude and longitude)

accompanying an image recorded on another manufacturer’s camera so it can be

played back in the MAP mode of this camera.

1. Use the Photo Transport that comes with the camera to copy the other

manufacturer’s image with position information from your computer to

a memory card (page 129).

2. Turn off the camera and load the memory card that contains the data.

3. Turn on the camera and then press [ý] (MAP).

4. Press [MENU]. On the “MAP” tab, select “Update Info” and then press

[6].

5. Use [8] and [2] to select “Update” and then press [SET].

The message “Busy... Please wait...” will appear as the data is being transferred.

After that, the image with position data will be displayable in the MAP mode.

IMPORTANT!

• The position information of certain types of images may not be able to be updated.

Converting Location Information of Images from Another

Source for Playback on This Camera (Update Info)

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Procedure

[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Auto Rotate

The camera automatically detects whether a snapshot image was shot in portrait or

landscape orientation and displays it accordingly.

• The current “Auto Rotate” setting is ignored while “Off” is selected for the “GPS”

setting (page 92).

Procedure

[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Time Auto Correct

While “On” is selected for the “Time Auto Correct” setting, the camera uses time data

received from GPS satellites to automatically correct its clock settings.

IMPORTANT!

• Note that switching between summer time and standard time is not performed

automatically.

• World Time settings (for all 32 time zones) are corrected when a wave is received

from the GPS satellites. Note, however, that in this case the displayed time will not

change until you turn the camera off and then back on again. If you travel to

another time zone, you can find out the current local time by turning the camera off

and then back on again, and checking the displayed time.

• Attempting to change “World Time” setting (page 144) or the “Adjust” setting (page

146) while “On” is selected for the “Time Auto Correct” setting, will cause the

message “Auto time correction is turned on. Cannot perform operation.” to appear

on the display.

• The World Time City and time settings may not update correctly when you are

located in the vicinity of a boundary between two time zones. If this happens, select

“Off” for the “Time Auto Correct” setting, and then use “World Time” setting (page

144) or the “Adjust” setting (page 146) to adjust the time and date settings.

• The current “Time Auto Correct” setting is ignored while “Off” is selected for the

“GPS” setting (page 92).

Other Settings (Set Up Tab Menu)

For information about menu operations, see page 58.

For information about other settings, see page 140.

Auto Image Orientation Detection and Rotation (Auto Rotate)

Automatically rotates snapshots shot with the camera held vertically 90

degrees.

Off Images not rotated automatically.

Correcting Camera Clock Settings Automatically

(Time Auto Correct)

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As with normal images (without location information), use the PLAY mode to display

images with location information.

See page 30 for the procedure for viewing images.

• While an image with location information is on

the display, pressing [8] (DISP) will display the

location information (latitude and longitude) that

was recorded with the image.

IMPORTANT!

• In the PLAY mode, you cannot display the map

where the image was recorded while the image

is displayed.

Use this procedure when you want to clear the location information (latitude,

longitude, direction, place name) recorded with an image.

IMPORTANT!

• Remember that a location information delete operation cannot be undone.

1. In the PLAY mode, use [4] and [6] to select the image whose location

information you want to clear.

2. Press [MENU]. On the “PLAY” tab, select “Delete Site Info” and then

press [6].

3. Use [8] and [2] to specify what you want to clear and then press

[SET].

Displaying Images with Location Information (PLAY Mode)

Viewing an Image with Location Information

Clearing Location Information Included with an Image

(Delete Site Info)

Delete Lat/Long

Deletes the latitude, longitude, and direction recorded with

the image.

Delete place Deletes the place name recorded with the image.

Cancel Cancels the operation without deleting anything.

Place name

(Name scrolls if it is too long

to fit.)

Latitude and longitude

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. Using the camera in another country

• Certain countries or areas may place restrictions on the use of GPS and/or the

accumulation of positioning log data. This camera has a built-in GPS function.

Before taking it to another country, be sure to check with the appropriate embassy

or with your travel agent to find out if bringing in a camera with a GPS function and/

or accumulation of position information log data is allowed in that country.

• Recommended photogenic spots are provided for reference only, and there is no

guarantee that you will be able to get to a site or that it will be simple to get to a site.

Before entering a mountainous, jungle, desert, or other dangerous area or any

area where your personal safety may be at risk, be sure to obtain the latest news

about regulations, restrictions, safety, and other important information.

. Hybrid-GPS operation while the camera is turned off

• When “On” is selected for the “GPS” setting, the Hybrid-GPS continues to operate

and periodically performs positioning to determine your current location, even when

the camera is turned off. Whenever you need to completely turn off the camera and

disable positioning (such as during aircraft takeoffs and landings), be sure to

change the “GPS” setting to “Off” (page 92) and then turn off the camera.

• Also note that battery power continues to be consumed if the camera is turned off

while “On” is selected for the “GPS” setting.

. Not using the camera for a long time

• For the first GPS wave reception after you have not used the camera for a long

time or after leaving the camera without the battery loaded for a long time,

positioning will take longer than normal to complete.

. Immediate position correction

• Because camera’s autonomous positioning uses an accelerometer and a direction

sensor for positioning, the Hybrid-GPS function can become unstable where there

is severe magnetic disturbance (on a train, in a motor vehicle), or where there is

severe movements (inside of a bag, etc.). Whenever the camera judges that

autonomous positioning is unstable, it performs immediate GPS wave reception

and corrects positioning.

Precautions when Using the Hybrid-GPS

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Dynamic Photo

This camera comes with a number of subjects in built-in

memory (“built-in subjects”), which you can insert into

snapshots and movies to create Dynamic Photo images.

• The term “built-in subjects” refers to the moving figures

and characters that came pre-programmed in the

camera’s built-in memory.

Use the following procedure to insert a built-in subject image into a snapshot or

movie.

Procedure

[p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Dynamic Photo

1. Use [4] and [6] to select the background image you want and then

press [SET].

• Only an image that satisfies the following conditions can be used as a

background image.

– A snapshot or movie recorded with this camera or a snapshot transferred to

this camera’s memory using Photo Transport (page 128)

– A snapshot with an aspect ratio of 4:3

2. Use [4] and [6] to select the built-in subject that you want to insert

into the image and then press [SET].

Inserting a Built-in Subject into a Snapshot or Movie

(Dynamic Photo)

™

Built-in Subject Another Image Dynamic Photo Image

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3. If you are inserting a subject into a movie an

image will appear on the monitor screen

showing the approximate location of the

subject in the movie. Use [4] and [6] to shift

the location to the position you want. After you

are finished, press [SET].

• If you insert a subject into a movie, the resulting movie will be a maximum of

20 seconds long. Everything before and after the insertion is cut off. If the

movie you are inserting into (original movie) is shorter than 20 seconds, the

resulting movie will be the same length as the original movie.

• If you are inserting a subject into a snapshot, skip directly to step 4.

4. Use the zoom controller to adjust the size of the subject and use [8],

[2], [4], and [6] to adjust its position.

5. When everything is the way you want, press [SET].

This inserts the subject into another image and creates a Dynamic Photo.

• Inserting an animated subject into a snapshot will save a Dynamic Photo that

consists of 20 still images of 2M size or smaller.

• Inserting a subject into a movie will save the Dynamic Photo as a movie file.

NOTE

• Performing a delete or format operation will not delete the built-in subjects.

• You can copy the built-in subjects to a memory card using the “Built-in * Card”

copy operation (page 90).

Insert location

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1. Press [p] (PLAY) and then use [4] and [6] to display the Dynamic

Photo you want to view.

2. If you want to see the subject in the Dynamic Photo move, press [SET].

The Dynamic Photo is repeated as a continuous loop.

• Movement of the subject also will start automatically about two seconds after

you display a Dynamic Photo.

A Dynamic Photo with a still image background and a moving subject is stored as a

series of 20 still images. You can use the following procedure to convert the 20

images that make up a Dynamic Photo to a movie.

Procedure

[p] (PLAY) * Dynamic Photo Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab *

Movie Converter

• The final movie format is H.264.

• The final movie image size is 640

480 pixels.

To view a Dynamic Photo (Dynamic Photo File)

Converting a Dynamic Photo Still Image to a Movie

(Movie Converter)

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Printing

• You can specify which images you want to print, the number of copies, and date

stamp settings before printing (page 117).

Printing Snapshots

Professional Print Service

You can take a memory card that contains the images you want

to print to a professional print service and have them printed.

Printing on a Home Printer

Printing Images on a Printer with Memory Card Slot

You can use a printer equipped with a memory card slot to print

images directly from a memory card. For details, see the user

documentation that comes with your printer.

Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible

Printer

You can print on a printer that supports PictBridge (page

115).

Printing with a Computer

After transferring the images to your computer, use

commercially available software to print.

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Printing

You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge and print

images without going through a computer.

. To set up the camera before connecting to a printer

1. Turn on the camera and press [MENU].

2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “USB” and then press [6].

3. Use [8] and [2] to select “PTP (PictBridge)”, and then press [SET].

. Connecting the Camera to a Printer

Use the USB cable that

comes bundled with the

camera to connect the

camera to your printer’s

USB port.

• The camera does not

draw power over the

USB cable. Make sure

the camera’s battery is

sufficiently charged

before connecting.

• Make sure that you insert

the cable connector into

the USB/AV port until

you feel it click securely

into place. Failure to

insert the connector fully

can result in poor

communication or

malfunction.

• Note that even while the connector is fully inserted, you still

will be able to see the metal part of the connector as shown in

the illustration.

• When connecting the USB cable to a USB port, make sure

you align the connector correctly with the port.

Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer

USB

USB cable

USB port

[USB/AV]

port

Making sure that the 6 mark on the camera is aligned

with the 4 mark of the USB cable connector, connect the

cable to the camera.

Large connector

Small connector

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. To print

1. Turn on the printer and load paper.

2. Turn on the camera.

This will display the print menu screen.

3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Paper Size”, and then

press [6].

4. Use [8] and [2] to select a paper size and then

press [SET].

• The following are the available paper sizes.

3.5"

5", 5"

7", 4"

6", A4, 8.5"

11", By Printer

• Selecting “By Printer” prints using a paper size selected on the printer.

• See the documentation that comes with your printer for information about

paper settings.

5. Use [8] and [2] to specify the print option you want.

• To toggle date stamping on and off, press [BS]. The

date stamp will be printed when “On” is indicated on

the monitor screen.

6. Use [8] and [2] to select “Print” and then press

[SET].

Printing will start and the message “Busy... Please

wait...” will appear on the monitor screen. The message will disappear after a

short while, even though printing is still being performed. Pressing any camera

button will cause the printing status to re-appear. The print menu screen will re-

appear when printing is complete.

• If you selected “1 Image”, you can repeat the procedure from step 5, if you

want.

7. After printing is complete, turn off the camera and disconnect the USB

cable from the printer and camera.

1 Image : Prints one image. Select and then press [SET]. Next, use [4]

and [6] to select the image you want to print.

DPOF Printing : Prints multiple images. Select and then press [SET]. With this

option, images will be printed in accordance with DPOF settings

(page 117).

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. Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)

DPOF is a standard that allows you to include image type, number of copy,

and time stamp on/off information on the memory card with the images.

After configuring settings, you can use the memory card to print on a home

printer that supports DPOF or take the memory card to a professional print

service.

• Whether or not you will be able to use DPOF settings for printing depends on the

printer you are using.

• Some professional print services may not support DPOF.

. Configuring DPOF Settings Individually for Each Image

Procedure

[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab *

DPOF Printing * Select images

1. Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the files until the image you want to

print is displayed.

2. Use [8] and [2] to specify the number of copies.

You can specify a value up to 99. Specify 00 if you do not want to print the image.

• If you want to include the date in the images, press [BS] so “On” is shown for

date stamping.

• Repeat steps 1 and 2 to configure settings for other images, if you want.

3. Press [SET].

Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number

of Copies

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. Configuring the Same DPOF Settings for All the Images

Procedure

[p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab *

DPOF Printing * All images

1. Use [8] and [2] to specify the number of copies.

You can specify a value up to 99. Specify 00 if you do not want to print the image.

• If you want to include the date in the images, press [BS] so “On” is shown for

date stamping.

2. Press [SET].

DPOF settings are not cleared automatically after printing is complete.

The next DPOF print operation you execute will be performed using the last DPOF

settings you configured for the images. To clear DPOF settings, specify “00” for the

number of copies of all images.

Tell your print service about your DPOF settings!

If you take a memory card to a professional print service, be sure to tell them that it

includes DPOF settings for the images to be printed and the number of copies. If you

don’t, the print service may print all the images without regard to your DPOF settings,

or they may ignore your date stamp setting.

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. Date Stamping

You can use one of the following three methods to include the recording date in the

printout of an image.

. Standards Supported by the Camera

• PictBridge

This is a standard of the Camera and Imaging Products Association

(CIPA).

• PRINT Image Matching III

Using image editing software and printing on a printer that supports

PRINT Image Matching III makes it possible to use information about

shooting conditions that is recorded with the image, and produce

exactly the type of image you want. PRINT Image Matching and

PRINT Image Matching III are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.

•Exif Print

Printing on a printer that supports Exif Print uses information

about shooting conditions recorded with the image to enhance

printed image quality. Contact your printer manufacturer for

information about models that support Exif Print, printer upgrades, etc.

Configuring camera settings

Configure DPOF settings (page 117).

You can turn date stamping on and off each time you print. You can configure

settings so some images include the date stamp and some don’t.

Configure the Camera’s Time Stamp setting (page 145).

• The camera’s Time Stamp setting imprints the date into a snapshot when you

shoot it, so the date is always included when you print. It cannot be deleted.

• Do not turn on DPOF date stamping for an image that includes a date

stamped with the camera’s Time Stamp function. Doing so can cause the two

stamps to be overprinted.

Configuring computer settings

You can use commercially available image management software to date

stamp images.

Professional print service

Request date stamping when ordering prints from a professional print service.

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You can perform the operations described below while the camera is connected to a

computer.

* Windows only

The procedures you need to perform when using the camera with your computer and

when using the bundled software are different for Windows and the Macintosh.

Things you can do using a computer...

Save images to a

computer and

view them there

• Save images and view them manually

(USB connection) (pages 122, 131).

• Transfer images to a computer

automatically over a wireless LAN for

viewing (Eye-Fi) (page 135).

Transfer images

stored on your

computer to

camera memory

In addition to images, you also can transfer

screen shot images from your computer to

the camera (Photo Transport

*) (page 128).

Play back and

edit movies

• You can play back movies (pages 125,

134). To play back movies, use software

that is compatible with your computer’s

operating environment.

• To edit movies, use commercially

available software as required.

View images you

shot and

locations where

you shot them on

a map

You can view images you shot that include

position information and the location where

you shot them on a map. (Picasa, Google

Earth) (page 130)

Play back and

edit Dynamic

Photo images on

your EXILIM, a

computer, or on

a mobile phone

• You can copy moving subjects (animated

characters) from your computer to the

EXILIM.

• You can convert Dynamic Photo images to

movies and send them to a mobile phone

for playback (Requires Dynamic Photo

Manager.

*) (page 129).

• Windows users should refer to “Using the Camera with a Windows Computer”

on page 121.

• Macintosh users should refer to “Using the Camera with a Macintosh” on page

131.

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Install the required software in accordance with the version of Windows you are

running and what you want to do.

Using the Camera with a Windows Computer

When you want to

do this:

Operating System

Version

Install this software:

See

page:

Save images to a

computer and view

them there manually

Windows 7, Windows

Vista, Windows XP,

Windows 2000

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Play movies

Windows 7

Installation not required.

• Windows Media Player

12, which is already

installed on most

computers, can be used

for playback.

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Windows Vista,

Windows XP

Movies can be played back

using QuickTime 7.

• You need to download

QuickTime 7 on the Web

if you want to use it.

Edit movies

Windows 7, Windows

Vista, Windows XP,

Windows 2000

–

• Use commercial

software as required.

–

Upload movie files to

YouTube

Windows 7, Windows

Vista, Windows XP

(SP2/SP3), Windows

2000 (SP4)

YouTube Uploader for

CASIO

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Transfer images to

the camera

Windows 7, Windows

Vista, Windows XP,

Windows 2000

Photo Transport 1.0

* 128

Play back, copy, and

edit Dynamic Photo

moving subjects

(animated characters)

Windows 7,

Windows Vista (SP1),

Windows XP (SP3)

Dynamic Photo Manager

* 129

Display images and

locations on a map

Windows 7, Windows

Vista, Windows XP

Picasa

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Windows Vista,

Windows XP,

Windows 2000

Google Earth

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* YouTube Uploader for CASIO, Photo Transport, and Dynamic Photo Manager will not

run under 64-bit versions of Windows OS.

. Computer System Requirements for Bundled Software

Computer system requirements are different for each of the applications. See the

“Read me” file that comes with each application for details. Information about

computer system requirements also can be found under “Computer System

Requirements for Bundled Software (Bundled CD-ROM)” on page 165 of this manual.

. Precautions for Windows Users

• Except for Adobe Reader, the bundled software requires Administrator privileges to

run.

• Operation on a self-made computer is not supported.

• Operation may not be possible under certain computer environments.

You can connect the camera to your computer in order to view and store images

(snapshot and movie files).

NOTE

• You also can use your computer’s card slot (if it has one) or a commercially

available card reader to access image files directly from the camera’s memory

card. For details, see the user documentation that comes with your computer.

. To connect the camera to your computer and save files

1. Turn on the camera and press [MENU].

2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “USB” and then press [6].

3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Mass Storage”, and then press [SET].

View the User’s

Guide

Windows 7, Windows

Vista, Windows XP

(SP2/SP3), Windows

2000 (SP4)

Adobe Reader 9

(Not required if already

installed.)

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When you want to

do this:

Operating System

Version

Install this software:

See

page:

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4. Turn off the camera

and then use the USB

cable that comes with

the camera to connect

it to your computer.

• The camera does not

draw power over the

USB cable. Make sure

the camera’s battery is

sufficiently charged

before connecting.

• Make sure that you

insert the cable

connector into the USB/

AV port until you feel it

click securely into

place. Failure to insert

the connector fully can

result in poor

communication or malfunction.

• Note that even while the connector is fully inserted, you

still will be able to see the metal part of the connector as

shown in the illustration.

• When connecting the USB cable to a USB port, make

sure you align the connector correctly with the port.

• Your computer may not be able to recognize the camera if you connect via a

USB hub. Always connect directly to the computer’s USB port.

5. Turn on the camera.

6. Windows 7, Windows Vista users: Click “Start” and then “Computer”.

Windows XP users: Click “Start” and then “My Computer”.

Windows 2000 users: Doubleclick “My Computer”.

7. Double-click “Removable Disk”.

• Your computer recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or built-in

memory if there is no card) as a removable disk.

USB port

USB cable

Making sure that the 6 mark on the camera is aligned

with the 4 mark of the USB cable connector, connect

the cable to the camera.

[USB/AV]

port

Large connector

Small connector

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8. Right-click the “DCIM” folder.

9. On the shortcut menu that appears, click “Copy”.

10.

Windows 7, Windows Vista users: Click “Start” and then “Documents”.

Windows XP users: Click “Start” and then “My Documents”.

Windows 2000 users: Doubleclick “My Documents” to open it.

• If you already have a “DCIM” folder in “Documents” (Windows 7, Windows

Vista) or “My Documents” (Windows XP, Windows 2000), the next step will

overwrite it. If you want to keep the existing “DCIM” folder, you need to change

its name or move it to a different location before performing the next step.

11.

Windows 7 users: On the “Documents” “Organize” menu, select

“Paste”.

Windows Vista users: On the “Documents” “Edit” menu, select

“Paste”.

Windows XP, Windows 2000 users: On the “My Documents” “Edit”

menu, select “Paste”.

This will paste the “DCIM” folder (and all the image files it contains) into your

“Documents” (Windows 7, Windows Vista) or “My Documents” (Windows XP,

Windows 2000) folder. You now have a copy of the files that are in camera

memory on your computer.

12.

After you finish copying images, disconnect the camera from the

computer.

Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP

On the camera, press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the camera. After making

sure that the back lamp is unlit, disconnect the camera from the computer.

Windows 2000

Click card services in the task tray on your computer screen, and disable the

drive number assigned to the camera. Next, after making sure that the back lamp

is unlit, press the camera’s [ON/OFF] (Power) button to turn off the camera and

disconnect the camera from your computer.

. To view images you copied to your computer

1. Double-click the copied “DCIM” folder to open it.

2. Double-click the folder that contains the images you want to view.

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3. Double-click the image file you want to view.

• For information about file names, see “Memory Folder Structure” on page 138.

• An image that was rotated on the camera will be displayed on your computer

screen in its original (unrotated) orientation.

IMPORTANT!

• Never unplug the USB cable, or operate the camera while viewing or storing

images. Doing so can cause data to become corrupted.

To play back a movie, first copy it to your computer and then double-click the movie

file. Some operating systems may not be able to play back movies. If this happens,

you need to install separately available software.

• With Windows 7, playback is supported by Windows Media Player 12.

• If you are unable to play back movies, go to the URL below to download

QuickTime 7 and install it on your computer.

http://www.apple.com/quicktime/

. Minimum Computer System Requirements for Movie Playback

The minimum system requirements described below are necessary to play back

movies recorded with this camera on a computer.

• The above are recommended system environments. Configuring one of these

environments does not guarantee proper operation.

• Certain settings and other installed software may interfere with proper playback of

movies.

Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files

that are in the camera’s built-in memory or on its memory card.

Doing so can cause problems with the camera’s image management data, which

will make it impossible to play back images on the camera and can drastically alter

remaining memory capacity. Whenever you want to modify, delete, move, or

rename an image, do so only on images that are stored on your computer.

Playing Movies

Operating System : Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP (SP2/SP3)

CPU : Image Quality “HD”:

Core 2 Duo 3.0GHz or higher

Image Quality “STD”:

Pentium 4 3.2GHz or higher

Required Software: QuickTime 7 (Not required with Windows 7.)

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. Movie Playback Precautions

• Be sure to move the movie data to the hard disk of your computer before trying to

play it. Proper movie playback may not be possible for data accessed over a

network, from a memory card, etc.

• Proper movie playback may not be possible on some computers. If you experience

problems, try the following.

– Try recording movies with a quality setting of “STD”.

– Quit any other applications you have running, and stop resident applications.

Even if proper playback is not possible on the computer, you can use the AV cable

that comes bundled with the camera to connect to the video input terminal of a TV or

computer and play back movies that way.

Installing YouTube Uploader for CASIO from the CD-ROM that comes with your

camera simplifies uploading of movie files you recorded with the “For YouTube”

BEST SHOT scene to YouTube.

. What is YouTube?

YouTube is a movie sharing site managed by YouTube, LLC where you can upload

movies and view movies uploaded by others.

. To install YouTube Uploader for CASIO

1. On the CD-ROM menu screen, select “YouTube Uploader for CASIO”.

2. After reading the information about installation conditions and system

requirements for installation in the “Read me” file, install YouTube

Uploader for CASIO.

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. To upload a movie file to YouTube

• Before you can use YouTube Uploader for CASIO, you need to go to the YouTube

website (http://www.youtube.com/) and register as a user there.

• Do not upload any video that is copyrighted (including neighboring copyrights)

unless you yourself own the copyright or you have obtained the permission of the

applicable copyright holder(s).

• A single movie shoot with the “For YouTube” scene can have a maximum file size

of 2048MB or a recording time of up to 15 minutes.

• The maximum file size for each upload is 2048MB.

1. On the BEST SHOT scene menu, select the “For YouTube” scene

(page 52).

2. Press [0] (Movie) to record the movie.

3. If it isn’t already, connect your computer to the Internet.

4. Connect the camera to your computer (page 122).

5. Turn on the camera.

YouTube Uploader for CASIO will start up automatically.

• If this is the first time you are using the application, configure the YouTube user

ID and network environment settings, and then click the [OK] button.

6. The left side of the display will have an area for inputting a title,

category, and other information required for uploading to YouTube.

Enter the required information.

7. The right side of the display shows a list of movie files in camera

memory. Select the check box next to the movie file you want to

upload.

8. When everything is ready, click the [Upload] button.

This will upload the movie file(s) to YouTube.

• After uploading is complete, click the [Exit] button to exit the application.

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If you want to transfer images from your computer to the camera, install Photo

Transport on your computer from the CD-ROM that comes with the camera.

. To install Photo Transport

1. On the CD-ROM menu screen, select “Photo Transport”.

2. After reading the information about installation conditions and system

requirements for installation in the “Read me” file, install Photo

Transport.

. To transfer images to the camera

1. Connect the camera to your computer (page 122).

2. On your computer, click the following: Start * All Programs *

CASIO * Photo Transport.

This starts up Photo Transport.

3. Drag the file(s) you want to transfer to the [Transfer] button.

4. Follow the instructions that appear on the display to complete the

transfer.

• The details of the instructions that appear on the display and the transferred

images will depend on your Photo Transport setup. For details, click the

[Settings] button or [Help] button and check the setup.

Transfer Data

• Only image files with the following extensions can be transferred to the camera.

jpg, jpeg, jpe, bmp (bmp images are converted to jpeg images automatically when

transferred.)

• Certain types of images may not be able to be transferred.

• You cannot transfer movies to the camera.

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. To transfer computer screen captures to the camera

1. Connect the camera to your computer (page 122).

2. On your computer, click the following: Start * All Programs *

CASIO * Photo Transport.

This starts up Photo Transport.

3. Display the screen whose screen capture you want to transfer.

4. Click the [Capture] button.

5. Draw a boundary around the area you want to capture.

Move your mouse pointer to the upper left corner of the area you want to capture

and then hold down the mouse button. Keeping the mouse button depressed,

drag the pointer down to the lower right corner of the area and then release the

mouse button.

6. Follow the instructions that appear on the display.

This will send an image of the area you selected to the camera.

• The transfer operation converts screen captures to JPEG format.

• The instructions that appear on the display and details about the transferred

images will depend on your Photo Transport setup. For details, click the

[Settings] button or [Help] button and check the setup.

. About settings and help

Click the [Settings] button when you want to change the Photo Transport setup. For

help about operation procedures and troubleshooting, click the Photo Transport

[Help] button.

You can copy moving subjects (animated characters) from your computer to the

EXILIM. You also can convert Dynamic Photo images to movies and send them to a

mobile phone for playback. To perform such functions, you need to install Dynamic

Photo Manager on your computer from the CD-ROM that comes with your EXILIM.

For details, see the Dynamic Photo Manager user’s guide that comes with your

EXILIM.

Play back Dynamic Photo images on your EXILIM, a computer,

or on a mobile phone

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After you shoot an image while “On” is selected for the “Record Lat/Long” setting, you

will be able to display the location where you shot it on a map.

To use this function, you need to access the CD-ROM that comes with the camera

and then go to the Picasa website and install Picasa, or to the Google Earth website

and install Google Earth.

For details about Picasa and Google Earth, see the HELP on the Picasa and Google

Earth websites.

1. Start up your computer, and place the bundled CD-ROM into its CD-

ROM drive.

Normally, this should cause the menu screen to appear automatically. If your

computer does not display the menu screen automatically, navigate to the CD-

ROM on your computer and then double-click the “AutoMenu.exe” file.

2. On the menu screen, click the “Language” down arrow button and then

select the language you want.

3. Click “Manual” to select it and then click “Digital Camera”.

IMPORTANT!

• You must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your

computer in order to view the contents of a PDF file. If you do not already have

Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed, install Adobe Reader from the

bundled CD-ROM.

You can perform user registration over the Internet. To do so, of course, you need to

be able to connect to the Internet with your computer.

1. On the CD-ROM menu screen, click the “Register” button.

• This starts up your Web browser and accesses the user registration website.

Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to register.

Viewing an Image’s Recording Location

Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)

User Registration

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Install the required software in accordance with what version of the Macintosh OS

you are running and what you want to do.

IMPORTANT!

• The camera does not support operation with Mac OS 8.6 or earlier, or Mac OS X

10.0. Operation is supported with Mac OS 9, X (10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6)

only. Use the standard USB driver that comes with your supported operating

system.

NOTE

• You also can use your computer’s card slot (if it has one) or a commercially

available card reader to access image files directly from the camera’s memory

card. For details, see the user documentation that comes with your computer.

Using the Camera with a Macintosh

When you want to

do this:

Operating

System

Version

Install this software:

See

page:

Save images to your

Macintosh and view

them there manually

OS 9

Installation not required. 131

OS X

Save images to your

Macintosh

automatically/

Manage images

OS 9 Use commercially available software.

134

OS X

Use iPhoto, which comes bundled

with some Macintosh products.

Play movies

OS 9 Playback not supported.

134

OS X

Movie file playback is supported under

OS X 10.4.11 or higher when

QuickTime 7 or higher is installed.

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. To connect the camera to your computer and save files

1. Turn on the camera and press [MENU].

2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “USB” and then press [6].

3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Mass Storage”, and then press [SET].

4. Turn off the camera

and then use the USB

cable that comes with

the camera to connect

it to your Macintosh.

• The camera does not

draw power over the

USB cable. Make sure

the camera’s battery is

sufficiently charged

before connecting.

• Make sure that you

insert the cable

connector into the USB/

AV port until you feel it

click securely into

place. Failure to insert

the connector fully can

result in poor

communication or malfunction.

• Note that even while the connector is fully inserted, you

still will be able to see the metal part of the connector as

shown in the illustration.

• When connecting the USB cable to a USB port, make

sure you align the connector correctly with the port.

• Your computer may not be able to recognize the camera if you connect via a

USB hub. Always connect directly to the computer’s USB port.

5. Turn on the camera.

The camera’s back lamp will light green at this time. In this mode, your Macintosh

recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or the camera’s built-in

memory if it does not have a memory card loaded) as a drive. The appearance of

the drive icon depends on the Mac OS version you are using.

USB port

USB cable

Making sure that the 6 mark on the camera is aligned

with the 4 mark of the USB cable connector, connect

the cable to the camera.

[USB/AV]

port

Large connector

Small connector

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6. Double-click the camera’s drive icon.

7. Drag the “DCIM” folder to the folder to which you want to copy it.

8. After the copy operation is complete, drag the drive icon to Trash.

9. On the camera, press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the camera. After

making sure that the green back lamp is unlit, disconnect the camera

from the computer.

. To view copied images

1. Double-click the camera’s drive icon.

2. Double-click the “DCIM” folder to open it.

3. Double-click the folder that contains the images you want to view.

4. Double-click the image file you want to view.

• For information about file names, see “Memory Folder Structure” on page 138.

• An image that was rotated on the camera will be displayed on your Macintosh

screen in its original (unrotated) orientation.

IMPORTANT!

• Never unplug the USB cable, or operate the camera while viewing or storing

images. Doing so can cause data to become corrupted.

Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files

that are in the camera’s built-in memory or on its memory card.

Doing so can cause problems with the camera’s image management data, which

will make it impossible to play back images on the camera and can drastically alter

remaining memory capacity. Whenever you want to modify, delete, move, or

rename an image, do so only on images that are stored on your computer.

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If you are running Mac OS X, you can manage snapshots using iPhoto, which comes

bundled with some Macintosh products. If you are running Mac OS 9, you will need to

use commercially available software.

You can use QuickTime, which comes bundled with your operating system, to play

back movies on a Macintosh. To play back a movie, first copy it to your Macintosh

and then double-click the movie file.

. Minimum Computer System Requirements for Movie Playback

The minimum system requirements described below are necessary to play back

movies recorded with this camera on a computer.

• The above are recommended system environments. Configuring one of these

environments does not guarantee proper operation.

• Certain settings and other installed software may interfere with proper playback of

movies.

• Movie file playback is not supported under OS 9.

. Movie Playback Precautions

Proper movie playback may not be possible on some Macintosh models. If you

experience problems, try the following.

– Upgrade to the latest version of QuickTime.

– Shut down other applications that are running.

Even if proper playback is not possible on your Macintosh, you can use the AV cable

that comes bundled with the camera to connect to the video input terminal of a TV or

Macintosh and play back movies that way.

IMPORTANT!

• Be sure to move the movie data to the hard disk of your Macintosh before trying to

play it. Proper movie playback may not be possible for data accessed over a

network, from a memory card, etc.

Transferring Images Automatically and Managing Them on

Your Macintosh

Playing a Movie

Operating System : Image Quality “HD”:

Mac OS X 10.4.11 or higher

Image Quality “STD”:

Mac OS X 10.3.9 or higher

Required Software: QuickTime 7 or higher

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You must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer

in order to view the contents of a PDF file. If you don’t, go to the Adobe Systems

Incorporated website and install Acrobat Reader.

1. On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder.

2. Open the “Digital Camera” folder and then open the folder for the

language whose user’s guide you want to view.

3. Open the file named “camera_xx.pdf”.

• “xx” is the language code (Example: camera_e.pdf is for English.).

Internet registration only is supported. Visit the following CASIO website to register:

http://world.casio.com/qv/register/

Shooting with an Eye-Fi wireless SD memory card loaded in the camera makes it

possible to transfer image data automatically to a computer via wireless LAN.

1. Configure LAN access point, transfer destination and other settings for

the Eye-Fi card in accordance with the instructions that come with the

Eye-Fi card.

2. After configuring settings, load the Eye-Fi card into the camera and

record.

Images you record are sent by wireless LAN to your computer, etc.

• For full details, see the user documentation that comes with the Eye-Fi card.

• Before formatting a new Eye-Fi card to use it for the first time, copy the Eye-Fi

Manager install files to your computer. Do this before formatting the card.

Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)

User Registration

Using an Eye-Fi Wireless SD Memory Card to Transfer Images

(Eye-Fi)

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IMPORTANT!

• Recorded images are transferred over wireless LAN. Do not use the Eye-Fi card or

turn off Eye-Fi card communication (page 140) when on an aircraft or in any other

location where use of wireless communication is limited or prohibited.

• Loading an Eye-Fi card will cause the Eye-Fi indicator to

appear on the monitor screen. Its transparent or not transparent

appearance indicates the communication status as shown below.

• The Eye-Fi indicator is not displayed in the MAP mode.

• A communication icon will appear on the monitor screen while image data

transfer is in progress.

• The camera’s Auto Power Off (page 148) function is disabled while image data

transfer is in progress.

• A confirmation message will appear on the monitor screen if you try to turn off the

camera while image data transfer is in progress. Follow the instructions in the

messages (page 176).

• Transfer of a large number of images can take some time to complete.

• Depending on the type of Eye-Fi card you are using and its settings, images on the

Eye-Fi card may be deleted following image data transfer.

• When recording a movie to an Eye-Fi card, it can take too much time to record

data, which can result in breaks in the image and/or audio.

• Proper Eye-Fi card data communication may not be possible due to camera

settings, battery level, or operating conditions.

Transparent

Access point cannot be found or no

transferable image data exists.

Not transparent Image transfer in progress

Flashing Searching for access points

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The camera creates a file and saves it each time you shoot a snapshot, record a

movie, or perform any other operation that stores data. Files are grouped by storing

them in folders. Each file and folder has its own unique name.

• For details about how folders are organized in memory, see “Memory Folder

Structure” (page 138).

• You can view folder and file names on your computer. For details about how file

names are displayed on the camera’s monitor screen, see page 12.

• The total number of folders and files allowed depends on the image size and

quality, and capacity of the memory card being used for storage.

Files and Folders

Name and Maximum Number Allowed Example

File

Each folder can contain up to 9999 files named

CIMG0001 through CIMG9999. The extension

on the file name depends on the file type.

26th file name:

Folders

Folders are named from 100CASIO to

999CASIO.

There can be up to 900 folders in memory.

• BEST SHOT has a scene named “For

YouTube” that optimizes movie settings for

recording movies for upload to YouTube.

Images recorded with the YouTube scene are

stored in a folder named “100YOUTB”.

100th folder name:

CIMG0026.JPG

Extension

Serial number (4 digits)

100CASIO

Serial number (3 digits)

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The camera stores images you shoot in accordance with the Design Rule for Camera

File System (DCF).

. About DCF

The following operations are supported for DCF-compliant images. Note, however,

that CASIO makes no performance guarantees concerning these operations.

• Transferring this camera’s DCF-compliant images to another manufacturer’s

camera and view them.

• Printing this camera’s DCF-compliant images on another manufacturer’s printer.

• Transferring another camera’s DCF-compliant images to this camera and view

them.

. Memory Folder Structure

DCIM Folder

Recording Folder

Image File

Movie File

Recording Folder

DPOF File Folder

DPOF File

Snapshot BEST SHOT User Setup Folder

Movie BEST SHOT User Setup Folder

Background Music Folder

Background Music File

Startup Image File

*1 The BEST SHOT includes a scene named “For YouTube” that optimizes movie settings

for recording movies for upload to YouTube. Images recorded with the YouTube scene

arestored in a folder named “100YOUTB”.

*2 This folder or file can be created in built-in memory only.

Memory Card Data

DCIM

100CASIO

CIMG0001.JPG

CIMG0002.MOV

101CASIO

102CASIO

MISC

AUTPRINT.MRK

SCENE

MSCENE

SSBGM

SSBGM001.WAV

SSBGM002.WAV

STARTING.JPG

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. Supported Image Files

• Image files shot with this camera

• DCF-compliant image files

This camera may not be able to display an image, even if it is DCF-compliant. When

displaying an image recorded on another camera, it may take a long time for the

image to appear on this camera’s monitor screen.

. Built-in Memory and Memory Card Data Handling Precautions

• Whenever copying memory contents to your computer, you should copy the DCIM

folder and all of its contents. A good way to keep track of multiple DCIM copies of

the DCIM folders it to change its name to a date or something similar after you copy

it to your computer. If you later decided to return the folder to the camera, however,

be sure to change its name back to DCIM. The camera is designed to recognize

only a root file with the name DCIM. Note the camera also will not be able to

recognize the folders inside the DCIM folder unless they have the names they

originally had when you copied them from the camera to your computer.

• Folders and files must be stored in accordance with the “Memory Folder Structure”

shown on page 138 in order for the camera to be able to recognize them correctly.

• You also can use a PC card adapter or a memory card reader/writer to access

camera files directly from the camera’s memory card.

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Other Settings (Set Up)

This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform

other operations in the REC mode, PLAY mode, and MAP mode.

Procedure

[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Screen

You can change the brightness of the monitor screen.

Procedure

[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Eye-Fi

Select “Off” to disable Eye-Fi card communication (page 135).

For information about menu operations, see page 58.

Adjusting Monitor Screen Brightness (Screen)

Auto

With this setting, the camera detects available light levels and

automatically adjusts the brightness of the monitor screen accordingly.

Brightness that is greater than +1, which makes the screen easier to

view. This setting consumes more power.

+1 Bright setting for outdoor use, etc. Brightness that is greater than 0.

0 Normal monitor screen brightness for indoor use, etc.

–1

Screen brightness for viewing in a dark environment without disturbing

others around you.

Turning off Eye-Fi Card Communication (Eye-Fi)

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Other Settings (Set Up)

Procedure

[MENU] * Set Up Tab * GPS

See page 92 for details.

Procedure

[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Record Lat/Long

See page 93 for details.

Procedure

[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Auto Rotate

See page 108 for details.

Enabling the GPS Function (GPS)

Recording Location Information with Image Data

(Record Lat/Long)

Auto Image Orientation Detection and Rotation (Auto Rotate)

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Other Settings (Set Up)

Procedure

[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Sounds

• Setting a volume level of 0 mutes output.

Procedure

[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Startup

Display the image you want to use as your startup image and then select “On”.

• The startup image does not appear when you turn on the camera by pressing [p]

(PLAY).

• You can specify a snapshot you recorded as the startup image, or you can use the

special startup image provided in the camera’s built-in memory.

• Formatting built-in memory (page 151) will delete the current startup image setting.

Configuring Camera Sound Settings (Sounds)

Startup

Specifies the startup sound.

Sound 1 - 5: Built-in sounds (1 through 5)

Off: Sound off

Half Shutter

Shutter

Operation

Specifies the sound volume. This setting is also used as the

audio level during video output (page 76).

Play

Specifies the volume of movie audio output. This volume

setting is not used during video output (from the USB/AV

port).

Configuring a Startup Image (Startup)

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Other Settings (Set Up)

Procedure

[MENU] * Set Up Tab * File No.

Use the following procedure to specify the rule that governs generation of the serial

number used in file names (page 137).

Procedure

[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Create Folder

• Images recorded with the BEST SHOT “For YouTube” scene are stored in special

folders. They are not stored in the folder you create here.

Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Rule

(File No.)

Continue

Tells the camera to remember the last used file number. A new file will

be named using the next sequential number, even if files are deleted or

if a blank memory card is loaded. If a memory card is loaded and that

card already has files stored on it and the largest sequential number in

the existing file names is greater than the largest sequential number

remembered by the camera, numbering of new files will start from the

largest sequential number in the existing file names plus 1.

Reset

Restarts the serial number from 0001 whenever all files are deleted or

when the memory card is replaced with a blank one. If a memory card

is loaded and that card already has files stored on it, numbering of new

files will start from the largest sequential number in the existing file

names number plus 1.

Creating an Image Storage Folder (Create Folder)

Create Folder

Creates a folder with a unique number (page 137). Files will be

stored in the new folder starting from when you record your

next image.

Cancel Cancels folder creation.

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Other Settings (Set Up)

Procedure

[MENU] * Set Up Tab * World Time

You can use the World Time screen to view the current time in a zone that is different

from your Home City when you go on a trip, etc. World Time displays the current time

in 162 cities in 32 time zones around the globe.

1. Use [8] and [2] to select “World” and then press [6].

• To change the geographic area and city for the time where you normally use

the camera, select “Home”.

2. Use [8] and [2] to select “City” and then press [6].

• To change the “World” setting to summer time, use [8] and [2] to select

“DST” and then select “On”. Summer time is used in some geographical areas

to advance the current time setting by one hour during the summer months.

3. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the geographic area you want and

then press [SET].

4. Use [8] and [2] to select the city you want and then press [SET].

5. Press [SET].

IMPORTANT!

• Before configuring World Time settings, make sure that the Home City setting is

the place where you live or normally use the camera. If it isn’t, select “Home” on the

screen in step 1 and configure the Home City, date, and time settings as required

(page 146).

• You can configure the camera to use time data received from the GPS satellites to

automatically adjust World Time settings in accordance with the current time. For

more information, see “Correcting Camera Clock Settings Automatically (Time

Auto Correct)” (page 108).

Configuring World Time Settings (World Time)

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Other Settings (Set Up)

Procedure

[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Timestamp

You can configure the camera to stamp the recording date only, or date and time in

the lower right corner of each snapshot.

• Once date and time information is stamped into a snapshot, it cannot be edited or

deleted.

Example: July, 10, 2012, 1:25 p.m.

• Even if you do not stamp the date and/or time with Timestamp, you can do so later

using the DPOF function or some printing application (page 119).

• Time stamping is disabled when certain BEST SHOT scenes are being used.

Procedure

[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Stamp Place

See page 96 for details.

Procedure

[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Time Auto Correct

See page 108 for details.

Time Stamping Snapshots (Timestamp)

Date 2012/7/10

Date&Time 2012/7/10 1:25pm

Off No stamping of date and/or time

Stamping a Place Name into an Image (Stamp Place)

Adjusting the Camera Clock Setting Automatically

(Time Auto Correct)

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Other Settings (Set Up)

Procedure

[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Adjust

When the date and time settings are what you want, press [SET] to apply them.

• You can specify a date from 2001 to 2049.

• Be sure to select your Home City (page 144) before setting the time and date. If

you set the time and date while the wrong city is selected for your Home City, the

times and dates of all of the World Time cities (page 144) will be wrong.

Procedure

[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Date Style

You can select from among three different styles for the date.

Example: July, 10, 2012

• This setting also affects the Control Panel date format as shown below (page 34).

YY/MM/DD or MM/DD/YY: MM/DD

DD/MM/YY: DD/MM

Setting the Camera’s Clock (Adjust)

[8] [2] Change the setting at the cursor location

[4] [6] Move the cursor between settings

[BS] Toggles between 12-hour and 24-hour format

Specifying the Date Style (Date Style)

YY/MM/DD 12/7/10

DD/MM/YY 10/7/12

MM/DD/YY 7/10/12

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Other Settings (Set Up)

Procedure

[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Language

. Specify the display language you want.

Select the tab on the right.

Select “Language”.

Select the language you want.

• Camera models sold in certain geographic areas

may not support display language selection.

• Place names (country, landmark), city names,

recommended photogenic spot names, and place name candidates (country, city,

landmark) when shooting may not match the language you select with this setting.

Place names and proper names in map data, recommended photogenic spot data,

and place name data are displayed in the languages used when the data way

originally compiled.

Procedure

[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Sleep

This feature turns off the monitor screen whenever no camera operation is performed

for a preset amount of time. Press any button to turn the monitor screen back on.

Trigger Time Settings: 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, Off (Sleep is disabled while “Off” is

selected.)

• Sleep is disabled under any of the following conditions.

– In the PLAY mode

– In the MAP mode

– While the camera is connected to a computer or other device

– During a slideshow

– During “Ë Tracking”

– During movie recording and playback

• When both sleep and Auto Power Off are turned on, Auto Power Off takes priority.

Specifying the Display Language (Language)

Configuring Sleep State Settings (Sleep)

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Other Settings (Set Up)

Procedure

[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Auto Power Off

Auto Power Off turns off the camera whenever no camera operation is performed for

a preset amount of time.

Trigger Time Settings: 1 min, 2 min, 5 min (The trigger time is always 5 minutes in the

PLAY mode.)

• Auto Power Off is disabled under any of the following conditions.

– While the camera is connected to a computer or other device

– During a slideshow

– During “Ë Tracking”

– During movie recording and playback

Procedure

[MENU] * Set Up Tab * REC/PLAY

• With “Power On/Off”, the camera turns off when you press [r] (REC) in the REC

mode or [

p] (PLAY) in the PLAY mode.

• While the “Power On/Off” setting is selected, pressing [ý] (MAP) will turn on

power only. It will not turn off power.

• Change this setting to anything besides “Disable” before connecting to a TV for

image viewing.

Configuring Auto Power Settings (Auto Power Off)

Configuring [r], [p], and [ý] Settings (REC/PLAY)

Power On

Camera turns on whenever [

r] (REC), [p] (PLAY), or [ý]

(MAP) is pressed.

Power On/Off

Camera turns on or off whenever [

r] (REC) or [p] (PLAY)

is pressed.

Disable

Camera does not turn on or off whenever [

r] (REC), [p]

(PLAY), or [ý] (MAP) is pressed.

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Procedure

[MENU] * Set Up Tab *

Disabled

The camera will not start the image delete operation when you press [2] ( ) while

“Ü Disabled” is turned on.

You can protect against accidental deletion of images by selecting “On” for

“Ü Disabled”.

Procedure

[MENU] * Set Up Tab * USB

You can use the procedure below to select the USB communication protocol, which is

used when exchanging data with a computer, printer, or other external device.

Disabling File Deletion (

Disabled)

Configuring USB Protocol Settings (USB)

Mass

Storage

Select this setting when connecting to a computer (pages 122,

132). With this setting, the computer sees the camera as an

external storage device. Use this setting for normal transfer of

images from the camera to a computer.

PTP

(PictBridge)

Select this setting when connecting to a printer that supports

PictBridge (page 115). This setting simplifies the transfer of image

data to the connected device.

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Other Settings (Set Up)

Procedure

[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Video Out

You can use the procedure in this section to select either NTSC or PAL as the video

output system. You can also specify an aspect ratio of 4:3 or 16:9.

• Select the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) that matches the type of TV you plan to use.

Images will not display correctly if you select the wrong aspect ratio.

• Images will not display correctly unless the camera’s video signal output setting

matches the video signal system of the TV or other video equipment.

• Images cannot be displayed correctly on a TV or video equipment that is not NTSC

or PAL.

Procedure

[MENU] * Set Up Tab * HDMI Output

See page 79 for details.

Selecting the Screen Aspect Ratio and Video Output System

(Video Out)

NTSC Video system used in Japan, the U.S., and other countries

PAL Video system used in Europe and other areas

4:3 Normal TV screen aspect ratio

16:9 Wide screen aspect ratio

Selecting the HDMI Terminal Output Method (HDMI Output)

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Other Settings (Set Up)

Procedure

[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Format

If a memory card is loaded in the camera, this operation will format the memory card.

It will format built-in memory if no memory card is loaded.

• The format operation will delete all contents on the memory card or in built-in

memory. It cannot be undone. Make sure you do not need any data currently on

the card or in built-in memory before you format it.

• Formatting built-in memory will delete the following data.

– Protected images

– BEST SHOT user setups

– Startup screen

– Location information (latitude, longitude, camera aiming direction) obtained

when shooting images

– Positioning log data stored in camera memory

• Formatting a memory card will delete the following data.

– Protected images

• Make sure the camera’s battery is sufficiently charged before starting a formatting

operation. Formatting may not be performed correctly and the camera may stop

operating normally if the camera powers down while formatting is in progress.

• Never open the battery cover while formatting is in progress. Doing so can cause

the camera to stop operating normally.

Procedure

[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Reset

See page 167 for details about the camera’s factory default settings.

The settings below are not reset.

World Time settings, clock settings, date style, screen language, video output

Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card (Format)

Resetting the Camera to Factory Defaults (Reset)

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Configuring Monitor Screen Settings

You can turn display information on and off by pressing [8] (DISP). You can

configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode.

Displays a histogram on the monitor screen which you can use to

check the exposure of an image before you shoot it. You also can

display the histogram in the PLAY mode for information about the

exposure levels of images.

NOTE

• A centered histogram does not necessarily guarantee optimum exposure. The

recorded image may be over-exposed or under-exposed, even though its

histogram is centered.

• Due to the limitations of exposure compensation, you may not be able to achieve

an optimum histogram configuration.

• Use of the flash and certain shooting conditions can cause the histogram to

indicate exposure that is different from the actual exposure of the image when it is

shot.

Information display on Displays information about image settings, etc.

Information display +

Histogram on

Turns on display of camera setting and

other indicators, along with a histogram

(page 153).

Information display off No information displayed

Using the On-screen Histogram to Check Exposure

Histogram

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Configuring Monitor Screen Settings

A histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an image in terms of the

number of pixels. The vertical axis indicates the number of pixels, while the horizontal

axis indicates lightness. If the histogram appears too lopsided for some reason, you

can use EV shift to move it left or right in order to achieve better balance. Optimum

exposure can be achieved by EV shifting so the graph is as close to the center as

possible. For snapshots, you can even display individual histograms for R (red), G

(green), and B (blue).

Example Histograms

How to Use the Histogram

A histogram towards the left side results when the

overall image is dark. A histogram that is too far to

the left may result in “black out” of the dark areas

of an image.

A histogram towards the right side results when

the overall image is light. A histogram that is too

far to the right may result in “white out” of the light

areas of an image.

An overall well-balanced histogram results when

the overall image is at optimal lightness.

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. Avoid Use While In Motion

• Never use the camera to record or play back images while operating an automobile

or other vehicle, or while walking. Looking at the monitor while in motion creates

the risk of serious accident.

. Directly Viewing the Sun or Bright Light

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

Doing so can damage your eyesight.

. Flash

• Never use the flash unit in areas where flammable or explosive gas may be

present. Such conditions create the risk of fire and explosion.

• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a motor vehicle. Doing so

can interfere with the driver’s vision and creates the risk of accident.

• Never fire the flash too close to the eyes of the subject. Doing so creates the risk of

loss of eyesight.

. Monitor Screen

• Should the monitor screen ever become cracked, never touch any of the liquid

inside the monitor screen. Doing so creates the risk of skin inflammation.

• Should monitor screen liquid ever get into your mouth, immediately rinse your

mouth out and contact your physician.

• Should monitor screen liquid ever get into your eyes or onto your skin, immediately

rinse with clean water for at least 15 minutes and contact your physician.

. Connections

• Never plug any devices that are not specified for use with this camera into

connectors. Connecting a non-specified device creates the risk of fire and electric

shock.

. Transport

• Never operate the camera inside of an aircraft or anywhere else where operation of

such devices is restricted. Improper use creates the risk of serious accident.

Precautions during Use

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. Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, and other abnormalities

• Continued use of the camera while it is emitting smoke or strange odor, or while it

is overheating creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the

following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present.

1. Turn off the camera.

2. Remove the battery from the camera, taking care to protect yourself against burn

injury.

3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.

. Water and Foreign Matter

• Water, other liquids, or foreign matter (especially metal) getting inside the camera

creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps

whenever any of the above symptoms are present. Particular care is required when

using the camera where it is raining or snowing, near the ocean or other body of

water, or in a bathroom.

1. Turn off the camera.

2. Remove the battery from the camera.

3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.

. Dropping and Rough Treatment

• Continued use of the camera after it is damaged by dropping or other rough

treatment creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the

following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present.

1. Turn off the camera.

2. Remove the battery from the camera.

3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.

. Keep Away From Fire

• Never expose the camera to fire, which can cause it to explode and creates the risk

of fire and electric shock.

. Disassembly and Modification

• Never try to take the camera apart or modify it in any way. Doing so creates the risk

of electric shock, burn injury, and other personal injury. Be sure to leave all internal

inspection, maintenance, and repair up to your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized

service center.

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. Locations To Be Avoided

• Never leave the camera in any of the following types of locations. Doing so creates

the risk of fire and electric shock.

– Areas subject to large amounts of humidity or dust

– Food preparation areas or other locations where oil smoke is present

– Near heaters, on a heated carpet, in areas exposed to direct sunlight, in a closed

vehicle parked in the sun, or other areas subject to very high temperatures

• Never place the camera on an unstable surface, on a high shelf, etc. Doing so can

cause the camera to fall, creating the risk of personal injury.

. Backing Up Important Data

• Always keep backup copies of important data in camera memory by transferring it

to a computer or other storage device. Note that data can be deleted in the case of

camera malfunction, repair, etc.

. Memory Protection

• Whenever replacing the battery, be sure to follow the correct procedure as

described in the documentation that comes with the camera. Incorrectly replacing

the battery can result in corruption or loss of data in camera memory.

. Rechargeable Battery

• Use only the specified charger unit or the specified device to charge the battery.

Attempting to charge the battery by an unauthorized means creates the risk of

battery overheating, fire, and explosion.

• Do not expose or immerse the battery in fresh water or salt water. Doing so can

damage the battery, and cause deterioration of its performance and loss of service

life.

• The battery is intended for use with a CASIO Digital Camera only. Use with any

other device creates the risk of the battery damage, or deterioration of battery

performance and service life.

• Failure to observe any of the following precautions creates the risk of battery

overheating, fire, and explosion.

– Never use or leave the battery near open flame.

– Do not expose the battery to heat or fire.

– Make sure the battery is oriented correctly when it is connected to the charger

unit.

– Never carry or store the battery together with items that can conduct electricity

(necklaces, pencil lead, etc.).

– Never disassemble the battery, pierce it with a needle, or expose it to strong

impact (hit it with a hammer, step on it, etc.), and never apply solder to it. Never

place the battery into a microwave oven, heater, high-pressure generating

device, etc.

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• 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 charger unit and keep it away

from open flame.

• Do not use or leave the battery under direct sunlight, in an automobile parked in the

sun, or in any other area subject to high temperatures. Doing so can damage the

battery, and cause deterioration of its performance and loss of service life.

• If battery charging does not end normally within the specified charging time, stop

charging anyway and contact your local CASIO authorized service center.

Continued charging creates the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion.

• 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 the user documentation that comes with the camera and special

charger unit before using or charging the battery.

• If a 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 a battery accidentally get onto clothing or your skin, immediately

rinse it off with clean tap water. Prolonged contact with battery fluid can cause skin

irritation.

. Battery Life

• Battery continuous operation times provided in this manual represent the

approximate amount of time before the camera turns off due to low battery power

when being powered by the special battery under normal temperature (23°C

(73°F)). They do not guarantee that you will be able to achieve the indicated level

of operation. Actual battery life is greatly affected by ambient temperature, battery

storage conditions, the amount of time spent in storage, etc.

• Leaving the camera on can run down the battery and cause the low battery

warning to appear. Turn off the camera whenever you are not using it.

• The low battery warning indicates that the camera is about to turn off due to low

battery power. Charge the battery as soon as possible. Leaving a low or dead

battery in the camera can lead to battery leakage and data corruption.

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. Data Error Precautions

Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the

following creates the risk of corruption of data in camera memory.

– Removing the battery or memory card while the camera is performing some

operation

– Removing the battery or memory card while the back lamp is flashing green after

turning off the camera

– Disconnecting the USB cable while communication is in progress

– Using a battery that is low

– Other abnormal operations

Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to appear on the monitor

screen (page 176). Perform the action indicated by the message that appears.

. Operating Environment

• Operating Temperature Requirements: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)

• Operating Humidity: 10 to 85% (non condensation)

• Do not place the camera in any of the following locations.

– In an area exposed to direct sunlight, or large amounts of moisture, dust, or sand

– Near an air conditioner or in other areas subjected to extreme temperature or

humidity

– Inside of a motor vehicle on a hot day, or in an area subjected to strong vibration

. Condensation

Sudden and extreme temperature changes, such as when the camera is moved from

the outdoors on a cold winter day into a warm room, can cause water droplets called

“condensation” to form on the interior and the exterior of the camera, which creates

the risk of malfunction. To prevent condensation from forming seal the camera in a

plastic bag before changing locations. Then leave the bag sealed to allow the air

inside to naturally change to the same temperature as the air in the new location.

After that, remove the camera from the bag and open the battery cover for a few

hours.

. Lens

• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can

scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction.

• You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain types of images, such as a

slight bend in lines that should be straight. This is due to the characteristics of

lenses, and does not indicate malfunction of the camera.

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. Caring for your camera

• Never touch the lens or flash window with your fingers. Finger smudges, dirt, and

other foreign matter on the lens or flash window can interfere with proper operation

of the camera. Use a blower or other means to keep the lens and flash window free

of dirt and dust, and wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.

• To clean the camera, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.

. Old Rechargeable Battery Handling Precautions

• Insulate the positive and negative terminals with tape, etc.

• Do not peel the covering off of the battery.

• Do not try to take the battery apart.

. Charger Unit Handling Precautions

• The charger unit becomes slightly warm during charging. This is normal and does

not indicate malfunction.

• Unplug the power cord from the power outlet when you are not using the charger

unit.

• Never use detergent to clean the power cord (especially the plug).

• Never cover the charger unit with a blanket, etc. Doing so creates the risk of fire.

0 Never plug the power cord into an outlet whose voltage rating is different from

that marked on the power cord. Doing so creates the risk of fire, malfunction,

and electric shock.

0 Take care to protect the power cord against damage and breaking. Never place

heavy objects onto the power cord, or expose it to intense heat. Doing so can

damage the power cord, creating the risk of fire and electric shock.

0 Never try to modify the power cord, or subject it to severe bending, twisting, or

pulling. Doing so creates the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric shock.

0 Never plug in or unplug the power cord while your hands are wet. Doing so

creates the risk of electric shock.

0 Do not plug the power cord into an outlet or extension cord that is shared by

other devices. Doing so creates the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric shock.

0 Should the power cord ever become damaged (to the point that internal wires

are exposed or cut), immediately contact your original retailer or a CASIO

authorized service center to request repair. Continued use of a damaged power

cord creates the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric shock.

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. Other Precautions

The camera becomes slightly warm during use. This is normal and does not indicate

malfunction.

. Copyrights

Except for your own personal enjoyment, unauthorized use of use of snapshots or

movies of images whose rights belong to others, without the permission of the right

holder, is forbidden by copyright laws. In some cases, shooting of public

performances, shows, exhibitions, etc. may be restricted entirely, even if it is for your

own personal enjoyment. Regardless of whether such files are purchased by you or

obtained for free, posting them on a website, a file sharing site, or any other Internet

site, or otherwise distributing them to third parties without the permission of the

example, uploading or distributing on the Internet images of TV programs, live

concerts, music videos, etc. that were photographed or recorded by you may infringe

upon the rights of others. Note that CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held

liable for use of this product in any way that infringes on the copyrights of others or

that violates copyright laws.

Note that trademark

™ and registered trademark

are not use within the text of this

manual.

• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

• Microsoft, Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Media, Windows Vista,

Windows 7, and DirectX are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and other countries.

• Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime, and iPhoto are trademarks of Apple Inc.

• Adobe and Reader are trademarks or registered trademarks in the United States

and other countries of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

• YouTube, the YouTube logo, and “Broadcast Yourself” are trademarks or

registered trademarks of YouTube, LLC.

• HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or

registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

• Google, Google Earth and Picasa are trademarks of Google Inc.

• EXILIM, Hybrid-GPS, Photo Transport, Dynamic Photo, Dynamic Photo Manager,

and YouTube Uploader for CASIO are registered trademarks or trademarks of

CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

• All other company or product names mentioned herein are registered trademarks

or trademarks of their respective companies.

The following terms, which are used in this manual, are registered trademarks or

trademarks of their respective owners.

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Any and all unauthorized commercial copying, distribution, and copying of the

bundled software over a network are prohibited.

This product’s YouTube upload functionality is included under license from YouTube,

LLC. The presence of YouTube upload functionality in this product is not an

endorsement or recommendation of the product by YouTube, LLC.

If the [CHARGE] lamp flashes red...

• Charging cannot be performed because ambient temperature or the temperature of

the charger is too hot or too cold. Leave the camera in a location whose

temperature is within the range where charging can be performed. When the

camera returns to a temperature where charging can be performed, the [CHARGE]

lamp will light red.

• Check if the charger and battery contacts are dirty. If contacts are dirty, wipe them

clean with a dry cloth.

1. Open the battery cover and

remove the current battery.

With the monitor screen side of the

camera facing upwards, slide the

stopper in the direction indicated by

the arrow in the illustration. After the

battery pops out, pull it the rest of the

way out of the camera.

2. Load a new battery.

Power Supply

Charging

If problems continue to occur after you perform the above steps, it could mean that

the battery is faulty. Contact your nearest CASIO authorized service center.

To replace the battery

Stopper

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. Precautions during Use

• Operation provided by a battery under cold conditions is always less than operation

under normal temperatures. This is due to the characteristics of the battery, not the

camera.

• Charge the battery in an area where the temperature is within the range of 5°C to

35°C (41°F to 95°F). Outside this temperature range charging can take longer than

normal or even fail.

• Do not tear or remove the battery outer label.

• If a battery provides only very limited operation following a full charge, it probably

means the battery has reached the end of its service life. Replace the battery with a

new one.

. Storage Precautions

• Storing the battery for a long time while it is charged can cause deterioration of

battery characteristics. If you do not plan to use a battery for some time, fully use

up its charge before storing it.

• Always remove the battery from the camera when you are not using it. A battery left

in the camera can discharge and go dead, which will require some time to charge

when you need to use the camera.

• Store batteries in a cool, dry place (20°C (68°F) or lower).

• To prevent over discharging of an unused battery, fully charge it, and then load it in

the camera and fully use up the charge about once every six months.

. Precautions during Use

• The bundled charger is designed for operation with any power supply in the range

of 100V to 240V AC, 50/60Hz. Note, however, that the shape of the power cord

plug depends on each country or geographic area. Before taking the camera and

charger along on a trip, check with travel agent about the power supply

requirements in your destination(s).

• Do not connect the charger to a power supply through a voltage converter or

similar device. Doing so can lead to malfunction.

. Extra Batteries

• Taking along extra fully charged batteries (NP-90) is recommended while on a trip

in order to avoid not being able to shoot images due to the battery going dead.

Battery Precautions

Using the Camera in another Country

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See page 22 for information about supported memory cards and how to load a

memory card.

Press the memory card and then release it. This will

cause it to pop out of the memory card slot slightly.

Pull the card out the rest of the way and then insert

another one.

• Never remove a card from the camera while the

back lamp is flashing green. Doing so can cause the

image save operation to fail and even damage the

memory card.

. Using a Memory Card

• SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards, and SDXC

memory cards have a write protect switch. Use the

switch when you need to guard against accidentally

deleting data. Note, however, if you write protect an SD

memory card you must then turn write protection off

whenever you want to record to it, format it, or delete

any of its images.

• If a memory card starts to behave abnormally during image playback, you can

restore normal operation by reformatting it (page 151). However, it is

recommended that you always take along multiple memory cards whenever using

the camera far away from the home or office.

• As you record data to and delete data from a memory card a number of times, it

loses its ability to retain data. Because of this, periodic re-formatting of a memory

card is recommended.

• Electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other phenomena can cause data to

become corrupted or even lost. Make sure that you always back up important data

on other media (CD-R, CD-RW, hard disk, etc.).

Using a Memory Card

To replace the memory card

Write enabled

Write disabled

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. Memory Card Handling Precautions

Certain types of memory cards can slow down processing speeds. In particular, you

may experience problems saving high-quality (HD and STD) movies. When using the

camera’s built-in memory or certain types of memory cards, it can take too much time

to record data, which can result in breaks in the image and/or audio. This condition is

indicated by

and

flashing on the monitor screen. Use of a memory card with a

maximum transfer speed of at least 10MB per second is recommended.

. Discarding or Transferring Ownership of a Memory Card or the

Camera

The format and delete functions of the camera do not actually delete files from the

memory card. The original data remains on the card. Note that responsibility for the

data on a memory card lies with you. The following procedures are recommended

whenever you discard a memory card or the camera, or if you transfer ownership to

another party.

• When discarding a memory card, either physically destroy the memory card or use

commercially available data delete software to completely delete the data on the

memory card.

• When transferring ownership of a memory card to another party, use commercially

available data deletion software to completely delete the data on it.

• Use the format function (page 151) to completely delete the data in built-in memory

before discarding or transferring ownership of the camera.

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Computer system requirements are different for each of the applications. Be sure to

check the requirements for the particular application you are trying to use. Note that

the values provided here are minimum requirements for running each application.

Actual requirements are greater, depending on the number of images and the sizes of

the images being handled.

0Windows

YouTube Uploader for CASIO

• Sufficient memory to run the operating system

• Computer configuration that enables playback of movies on the YouTube site

• Computer configuration that enables upload of movies to the YouTube site

Photo Transport 1.0

Dynamic Photo Manager

Computer System Requirements for Bundled Software

(Bundled CD-ROM)

Operating System : Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP (SP2/SP3),

Windows 2000 (SP4)

Operating System : Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000

Memory : At least 64MB

Hard Disk Drive Space : At least 2MB

Operating System : Windows 7, Windows Vista (SP1), Windows XP (SP3)

Memory : At least 512MB

Hard Disk Drive Space : At least 10MB

Internet Browser : Internet Explorer 6.0 or greater or equivalent function

browser

Other : QuickTime 7.6 or higher and Windows Media Player 10 or

higher installed.

Computer with continuous Internet connection (1Mbps or

greater)

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Picasa

Google Earth

Adobe Reader 9

For details about the minimum system requirements for each software application,

see the “Read me” files on the CASIO Digital Camera Software CD-ROM that comes

bundled with the camera.

Operating System : Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP

Operating System : Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000

Operating System : Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP (SP2/SP3),

Windows 2000 (SP4)

Memory : At least 128MB (256MB recommended)

Hard Disk Drive Space : At least 335MB

Other : Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher installed

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The tables in this section show the initial default settings that are configured for menu

items (displayed when you press [MENU]) after you reset the camera (page 151).

Menu items depend on whether the camera is in the REC mode or PLAY mode.

• A dash (–) indicates an item whose setting is not reset or an item for which there is

no reset setting.

IMPORTANT!

• Switching from “Auto” to “Premium Auto” (page 26) will make some menu items

unavailable.

. REC Mode

“REC” Tab

Reset Initial Default Settings

Focus

(Auto Focus)

Self-timer Off

Face Detection Off

Continuous AF Off

Anti Shake D Auto

AF Area Û Spot

AF Assist Light On

Focus Frame ß

Digital Zoom On

Grid Off

Review On

Icon Help On

Memory

BEST SHOT:

Off / Effect: Off /

Flash: On /

Focus: Off /

White Balance: Off /

ISO: Off /

AF Area: On /

Metering: Off /

Self-timer: Off /

Flash Intensity: Off /

Single SR Quality:

On /

Single SR Zoom:

On /

Digital Zoom: On /

MF Position: Off /

Zoom Position: Off

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“Quality” Tab

“Set Up” Tab

Single SR

Quality

Off

Single SR

Zoom

Size 14M (4320

3240)

Quality

(Snapshots)

Normal

Quality

(Movies)

Effect Off

EV Shift 0.0

White Balance Auto

ISO Auto

Metering

Multi

Lighting On

Color Filter Off

Sharpness 0

Saturation 0

Contrast 0

Flash Intensity 0

Screen Auto

Eye-Fi On

GPS Off

Record Lat/

Long

Auto Rotate On

Sounds

Startup: Sound 1 /

Half Shutter:

Sound 1 /

Shutter: Sound 1 /

Operation: Sound 1 /

= Operation:

...////

= Play:

...////

Startup Off

File No. Continue

Create Folder –

World Time Home

Timestamp Off

Stamp Place Off

Time Auto

Correct

Off

Adjust –

Date Style –

Language –

Sleep 1 min

Auto Power

Off

2 min

REC/PLAY Power On

Disabled Off

USB Mass Storage

Video Out –

HDMI Output Auto

Format –

Reset –

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. PLAY Mode

“PLAY” Tab

“Set Up” Tab

• The contents of the “Set Up” tab are the same in the REC mode and PLAY mode.

. MAP Mode

“MAP” Tab

“Set Up” Tab

• The contents of the “Set Up” tab are the same in the REC mode and MAP mode.

Slideshow

Images: All images /

Time: 30 min /

Interval: 3 sec /

Effect: Pattern 1

Dynamic Photo –

Movie

Converter

–

MOTION PRINT Create

Movie Editing –

Lighting –

White Balance –

Brightness 0

DPOF Printing –

Protect –

Date/Time –

Delete Site Info –

Rotation –

Resize –

Trimming –

Copy –

Save Log On

Show Log On

Log Period 1 day

Move Cursor On

Direction Adj

Cancel

Update Info Cancel

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When things don’t go right...

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action

Power Supply

Power does not

turn on.

1)The battery may not be loaded correctly (page 18).

2)The battery may be dead. Charge the battery (page 17). If the

battery goes dead soon after being charged, it means the

battery has reached the end of its life and needs to be

replaced. Purchase a separately available CASIO NP-90

rechargeable lithium ion battery.

The camera

suddenly powers

down.

1)Auto Power Off may have activated (page 148). Turn power

back on.

2)The battery may be dead. Charge the battery (page 17).

3)The camera’s protection function may have activated

because camera temperature is too high. Turn off the camera

and wait until it cools down before trying to use it again.

Power will not turn

off. Nothing

happens when a

button is pressed.

Remove the battery from the camera and then reload it.

Image Recording

Image is not

recorded when the

shutter button is

pressed.

1)If the camera is in the PLAY mode, press [

] (REC) to enter

the REC mode.

2)If the flash is charging, wait until the charge operation

finishes.

3)If the message “Memory Full” appears, transfer images to

your computer, delete images you no longer need, or use a

different memory card.

Auto Focus does

not focus properly.

1)If the lens is dirty, clean it off.

2)The subject may not be in the center of the focus frame when

you compose the image.

3)The subject you are shooting may not be a type that is

compatible with Auto Focus (page 33). Use manual focus

(page 39).

4)You may be moving the camera when shooting. Try shooting

with Anti Shake or use a tripod.

5)You may be pressing the shutter button all the way without

waiting for Auto Focus. Half-press the shutter button and

allow enough time for Auto Focus to focus.

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The subject is out

of focus in the

recorded image.

The image may not be focused properly. When composing the

image, make sure the subject is located inside the focus frame.

The flash does not

fire.

1)If

(Flash Off) is selected as the flash mode, change to

another mode (page 37).

2)If the battery is dead, charge it (page 17).

3)If a BEST SHOT scene that uses

(Flash Off) is selected,

change to a different flash mode (page 37) or select a

different BEST SHOT scene (page 52).

The ? (Flash Off)

icon flashes red on

the monitor screen

and the flash does

not fire.

The flash unit may be malfunctioning. Contact a CASIO

authorized service center or your original retailer. Note that

though the flash will not fire, you still can use the camera for

non-flash shots.

Camera powers

down during Self-

timer countdown.

The battery may be dead. Charge the battery (page 17).

The monitor screen

image is out of

focus.

1)You may be using Manual Focus and have not focused the

image. Focus the image (page 39).

2)You may be using

(Macro) for scenery or portraits. Use

Auto Focus for scenery and portrait shots (page 39).

3)You may be trying to use Auto Focus or

)

(Infinity) when

shooting a close-up shot. Use the

(Macro) for close ups

(page 39).

There is a vertical

line in the monitor

screen image.

Shooting a very brightly lit subject can cause a vertical band to

appear in the monitor screen image. This is a CCD

phenomenon known as “vertical smear”, and does not indicate

malfunction of the camera. Note that vertical smear is not

recorded with the image in the case of a snapshot, but it is

recorded in the case of a movie.

There is digital

noise in images.

1)Sensitivity may have been increased automatically for a dark

subject, which increases the chance of digital noise. Use a

light or some other means to illuminate the subject.

2)You may be attempting to shoot in a dark location with

(Flash Off) selected, which can increase digital noise and

make images appear coarse. In this case, turn on flash (page

37) or use lights for illumination.

3)Shooting with a high ISO sensitivity setting or with the

Lighting feature can cause an increase in digital noise. Use a

light or some other means to illuminate the subject.

Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action

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A recorded image

was not saved.

1)Camera power may have been turned off before the save

operation was complete, which will result in the image not

being saved. If the battery indicator shows , charge the

battery as soon as possible (page 19).

2)You may have removed the memory card from the camera

before the save operation was complete, which will result in

the image not being saved. Do not remove the memory card

before the save operation is complete.

Though available

lighting is bright,

the faces of people

in the image are

dark.

Not enough light is reaching the subjects. Change the flash

mode setting to

(Flash On) for daylight synchro flash (page

37), or adjust EV shift to the + side (page 46).

Night shots come

out bad.

Use the following BEST SHOT scenes (page 52) when shooting

at night.

• Night Scene (for shooting night scenery only)

• Night Scene Portrait (for shooting people against night

scenery)

Subjects are too

dark when shooting

images in a

seashore or ski

area.

Sunlight reflected by water, sand, or snow, can cause

underexposure of images. Change the flash mode setting to

(Flash On) for daylight synchro flash (page 37), or adjust EV

shift to the + side (page 46).

Digital zoom

(including HD

zoom and Single

SR Zoom) does not

work. The zoom

bar indicates zoom

only up to a zoom

factor of 10.0.

The digital zoom setting may be turned off. Turn on digital zoom

(page 63).

The image is out of

focus during movie

recording.

1)Focusing may not be possible because the subject is outside

the focus range. Shoot within the allowable range.

2)The lens may be dirty. Clean the lens (page 158).

Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action

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Playback

The color of the

playback image is

different from what

appears on the

monitor screen

when shooting.

Sunlight or light from another source may be shining directly

into the lens when you are shooting. Position the camera so

sunlight does not shine directly into the lens.

Images are not

displayed.

This camera cannot display non-DCF images recorded onto a

memory card using another digital camera.

Images cannot be

edited (with

resizing, trimming,

date/time editing,

rotation).

Note that you cannot edit the following types of snapshots.

• Snapshots created using MOTION PRINT

•Movies

• Snapshots recorded with another camera

File Deletion

A file cannot be

deleted.

1)The file may be protected. Unprotect the file (page 87).

2)“Ü Disabled” setting may be “On”. Change the setting to

“Off” (page 149).

Hybrid-GPS

I can’t receive GPS

waves.

1)“Off” may be selected for the “GPS” setting. Change the

“GPS” setting to “On” (page 92). Note that positioning may

sometimes take a number of minutes to complete.

2)You are indoors, near buildings, or in some other environment

where the camera is unable to receive waves from GPS

satellites. In outdoor area where there is an unobstructed

path to the sky, point the camera’s GPS antenna upwards

toward the sky and hold it still so it can receive waves.

3)The camera stops receiving GPS waves after you turn it off

and stop moving it. Turn on the camera.

4)GPS sensitivity will be reduced when there is a nearby device

transmitting or receiving strong radio waves. Move the

camera away from the device causing the problem.

5)GPS waves cannot pass through some types of glass. If you

suspect that such glass between the camera and the sky may

be causing the problem, move to another location where

there is no glass.

Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action

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Positioning takes a

long time.

1)The first positioning operation you perform with the camera

after you purchase it, immediately after changing the “GPS”

setting from “Off” to “On”, or after not using it for a long time

may take a number of minutes to complete.

2)Normally, a positioning operation should take around

10 seconds. However, changes in the positions of the GPS

satellites, as well as the shooting location and environment

can cause it to take longer.

3)Positioning may take longer than normal in environments

where GPS satellite wave reception is poor (page 97).

The position

reading is off.

1)Depending on wave conditions, GPS satellite positioning is

subject to error of hundreds of meters.

2)Performing positioning in an environment where it is difficult

to receive GPS satellite waves and where the motion sensor

is being influenced by magnetism can result in large errors in

positioning readings.

3)Performing positioning for a long time with the motion sensor

in an environment where it is difficult to receive GPS satellite

waves can cause large errors in the positioning readings.

There is large error

in direction

information.

1)The camera may be being affected by magnetism. Perform

direction sensor accuracy adjustment (page 106). Also, move

the camera away from sources of magnetism and from metal.

2)The direction sensor may not be able to perform direction

measurements under any of the following conditions.

• Immediately after “On” is selected for the “GPS” setting

(page 92)

• Immediately after loading the battery and turning on the

camera

The place name is

different from the

location where I

shoot an image.

This can happen immediate after you turn on the camera, when

the GPS wave condition icon (page 93) shows (wave

condition poor), or when there are major differences between

you current location and the place name data stored in camera

memory. If this happens, select “- - -” (blank) for the place name

(page 94).

No place name

appears on the

camera screen.

1)There may not be a landmark near your current location.

2)There may not be a name in the camera’s built-in place name

data in the vicinity of your current location. This will be

indicated by “- - -” (blank) appearing on the screen in place of

place name candidates (page 95).

Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action

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Other

The wrong date

and time are

displayed, or the

wrong date and

time are being

stored along with

image data.

The date and time setting is off. Set the correct date and time

(page 146).

The messages on

the display are in

the wrong

language.

The wrong display language is selected. Change the display

language setting (page 147).

Images cannot be

transferred over a

USB connection.

1)The USB cable may not be connected securely. Check all

connections.

2)The wrong USB communication protocol is selected. Select

the correct USB communication protocol in accordance with

the type of device you are connecting (pages 122, 131).

3)If the camera is not turned on, turn it on.

4)Your computer may not be able to recognize the camera if

you connect via a USB hub. Always connect directly to the

computer’s USB port.

Language selection

screen appears

when the camera is

turned on.

1)You did not configure initial settings after purchasing the

camera or the camera may have been left with a dead

battery. Check the camera setup (pages 20, 147).

2)There may be a problem with the camera’s memory data. If

this is the case, perform the reset operation to initialize the

camera’s setup (page 151). After that, configure each setting.

If the language selection screen does not re-appear when you

turn the camera on, it means that the camera’s memory

management data has been restored.

If the same message appears after you turn power back on,

contact your retailer or a CASIO authorized service center.

Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action

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The time and date

settings configured

the first time after

purchasing the

camera are reset to

their factory

defaults when

remove the

camera’s battery.

Load the camera’s battery and reconfigure the time and date

settings (page 20). Do not remove the battery from the camera

for at least 24 hours after configuring time and date settings.

After that, the settings will not be reset if you remove the

battery.

• If the time and date are reset to their factory default settings

when you remove the battery after it has been loaded for

more than 24 hours, it could mean that the camera’s setting

memory is defective. Contact your retailer or a CASIO

authorized service center.

Buttons are not

responsive right

after the power has

been turned on.

With large capacity memory cards there is a delay after the

power has been turned on before the buttons become

responsive.

Display Messages

ALERT

The camera’s protection function may have activated

because camera temperature is too high. Turn off the

camera and wait until it cools down before trying to use it

again.

Battery is low. Battery power is low.

Cannot find the

file.

The image you specified with the slideshow “Images” setting

cannot be found. Change the “Images” setting (page 80) and

try again.

Cannot register

any more files.

You are attempting to save a user BEST SHOT scene in the

“SCENE” folder when the folder already contains 999 user

scenes (page 54).

Card ERROR

There is something wrong with the memory card. Turn off the

camera, remove the memory card and then reload it into the

camera. If this message re-appears when you turn the

camera back on, format the memory card (page 151).

IMPORTANT!

• Formatting a memory card deletes all its files. Before

formatting, try transferring recoverable files to a computer

or some other storage device.

Check

connections!

You are attempting to connect the camera to a printer while

the camera’s USB settings are not compatible with the USB

system of the printer (page 115).

Files could not be

saved because

battery is low.

Battery power is low, so an image file could not be saved.

Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action

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Folder cannot be

created.

You are trying to record a file while there are already 9999

files stored in the 999th folder. If you want to record more,

delete files you no longer need (page 31).

Images are being

transferred.

Stop transfer and

turn off power?

You are attempting to turn off power while image data is

being transferred using the Eye-Fi card (page 135).

LENS ERROR

This message appears and the camera turns off whenever

lens performs some unexpected operation. If the same

message appears after you turn power back on, contact a

CASIO authorized service center or your original retailer.

LENS ERROR 2

The Camera Shake unit may be malfunctioning. If the same

message appears after you turn power back on, contact your

retailer or a CASIO authorized service center.

Load paper! The printer ran out of paper while printing.

MAP ERROR

Map data, place name data, and/or recommended

photogenic spot data is corrupted. Contact your retailer or a

CASIO authorized service center.

Memory Full

Memory is full with images you recorded and/or files saved

by editing operations. Delete files you no longer need (page

31).

Printing Error

An error occurred while printing.

• The printer is turned off.

• The printer generated an error, etc.

Record Error

Image compression could not be performed for some reason

during image data storage. Shoot the image again.

RETRY POWER ON

The lens came into contact with an obstruction while moving.

The camera will turn off automatically when this message

appears. Remove the obstruction and turn power back on

again.

SYSTEM ERROR

Your camera system is corrupted. Contact your retailer or a

CASIO authorized service center.

The card is locked.

The LOCK switch of the SD, SDHC, or SDXC

memory card loaded in the camera is in the

locked position. You cannot store images to

or delete images from a memory card that is

locked.

There are no files. There are no files in built-in memory or on the memory card.

There are no

printing images.

Set up DPOF.

There are currently no files specified for printing. Configure

the required DPOF settings (page 117).

LOCK

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There is no image

to register.

The setup you are trying to save is for an image that cannot

be saved as a user BEST SHOT scene.

This card is not

formatted.

The memory card loaded in the camera is not formatted.

Format the memory card (page 151).

This file cannot be

played.

The file you are trying to access is corrupted or is a type that

cannot be displayed by this camera.

This function

cannot be used.

This message will appear part way through an operation

when you attempt to use a function that is not allowed in

combination with another function.

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Snapshot

Number of Snapshots/Movie Recording Time

Image Size

(Pixels)

Image Quality

Approximate

Image File

Size

Built-in Memory

(Approx. 14.5MB

)

Snapshot Recording

Capacity

SD Memory Card

(1GB

) Snapshot

Recording

Capacity

14M

(4320

3240)

Fine 9.31 MB 1 103

Normal 4.86 MB 3 199

3:2

(4320

2880)

Fine 8.19 MB 1 118

Normal 4.29 MB 3 225

16:9

(4320

2432)

Fine 6.78 MB 2 142

Normal 3.57 MB 4 270

10M

(3648

2736)

Fine 6.4 MB 2 151

Normal 3.38 MB 4 286

(2816

2112)

Fine 3.48 MB 4 277

Normal 1.89 MB 7 511

(2048

1536)

Fine 2.0 MB 7 483

Normal 1.25 MB 11 773

VGA

(640

480)

Fine 430 KB 34 2249

Normal 290 KB 50 3335

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Movies

Built-in memory capacity after formatting

*2 The above values are based on use of a PRO HIGH SPEED SD memory card

(Panasonic Corporation). The number of images you can save depends on the type of

memory card you are using.

• Snapshot and movie recording capacity values are approximate and intended for

reference only. Actual capacity depends on image contents.

• File size and data rate values are approximate and intended for reference only. Actual

values depend on the type of image being shot.

• When using a memory card with a different capacity, calculate the number of images as a

percentage of 1GB.

• Each movie can be up to 29 minutes long. Movie recording stops automatically after

29 minutes of recording.

• A single movie shoot with the “For YouTube” scene can have a maximum file size of

2048MB or a recording time of up to 15 minutes.

Image

Quality

(Pixels)

Approximate Data Rate

(Frame Rate)

Built-in Memory

(Approx. 14.5MB

)

Movie Recording

Capacity

SD Memory Card

(1GB

) Movie

Recording

Capacity

File Size of

1-minute

Movie

1280

720

10.9 Megabits/second

(30 frames/second)

11 seconds

12 minutes

10 seconds

81.8 MB

STD

640

480

3.8 Megabits/second

(30 frames/second)

32 seconds

35 minutes

18 seconds

28.5 MB

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Specifications

File Format Snapshots:

JPEG (Exif Version 2.3); DCF 2.0 standard; DPOF compliant

Movies:

MOV format, H.264/AVC standard, IMA-ADPCM (monaural)

Recording Media Built-in Memory (Image Storage Area: 14.5MB*)

SD/SDHC/SDXC

* Built-in memory capacity after formatting

Recorded Image Sizes Snapshot:

14M (4320

3240), 3:2 (4320

2880), 16:9 (4320

2432),

10M (3648

2736), 6M (2816

2112), 3M (2048

1536),

VGA (640

480)

Movies:

HD (1280

720), STD (640

480)

Image Deletion 1 file; selected files; all files (with memory protection feature)

Effective Pixels 14.10 Megapixels

Imaging Element Size: 1/2.3-inch square pixel CCD

Total Pixels: 14.48 Megapixels

Lens/Focal Distance F3.2 (W) to 5.7 (T) f= 4.3 to 43.0 mm

(equivalent to 24 to 240 mm in 35 mm format)

Eleven lenses in ten groups, including aspherical lens.

Zoom 10X Optical zoom, 15X in combination with Single SR Zoom

4X Digital zoom

Up to 159.4X when HD Zoom and Digital zoom are used in

combination (VGA size)

Focusing Contrast Detection Auto Focus

• Focus Modes:

Auto Focus, Macro Focus, Super Macro Focus, Infinity,

Manual Focus

•AF Area:

Intelligent, Spot, Multi, Tracking; with AF assist lamp

Approximate Focus

(Snapshot)

(From Lens Surface)

Auto Focus: 15 cm to

(5.9" to

) (Wide Angle)

Macro Focus: 7 cm to 50 cm (2.8" to 19.7") (First step zoom

from the Widest Angle setting)

Super Macro Focus: 7 cm to 50 cm (2.8" to 19.7")

Infinity:

Manual: 15 cm to 9 (5.9" to 9) (Wide Angle)

* Range is affected by optical zoom.

Metering Multi-pattern, center weighted, and spot by imaging element

Exposure Control Program AE

Exposure

Compensation

–2.0 EV to +2.0 EV (in 1/3EV steps)

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Shutter CCD shutter, mechanical shutter

Shutter Speed Snapshot (Auto): 1/2 to 1/2000 second

Snapshot (Night Scene): 4 to 1/2000 second

* May differ due to the camera setup.

Aperture Value F3.2 (W) to F7.5 (W) (When used with ND filter)

* Using optical zoom changes the aperture value.

White Balance Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Shade, Day White Fluorescent,

Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, Manual WB

Sensitivity (Standard

Output Sensitivity,

Recommended

Exposure Index)

Snapshots:

Auto, ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800,

ISO 1600, ISO 3200 equivalent

Movies: Auto

Self-timer Approximate Trigger Times:

10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer

Flash Modes Auto, Off, On, Soft, Red-eye reduction

Flash Range (ISO

Sensitivity: Auto)

0.2 m to 3.5 m (0.7' to 11.5') (Wide Angle)

0.5 m to 1.9 m (1.6' to 6.2') (Telephoto)

* Range is affected by optical zoom.

Flash Charging Time Approximately 5 seconds maximum

Recording Snapshots (Auto/Premium Auto); Single SR Quality; Single SR

Zoom; Macro; Self-timer; BEST SHOT; Slide Panorama; Make-

up; Landscape; Face Detection; Dynamic Photo; Movies (HD

movie and For YouTube) (with monaural audio); Snapshots

and Movies with location information (latitude and longitude,

camera aiming direction, place name); Place Name Stamping

Monitor Screen 3.0-inch TFT color LCD (Super Clear LCD)

460,800 (960

480) dots

Viewfinder Monitor Screen

Timekeeping Function Built-in quartz digital clock

Date and Time: Recorded with image data

Auto Calendar: To 2049

Auto time adjustment (base on GPS information)

World Time 162 cities in 32 time zones

City name, date, time, summer time

Auto time adjustment (base on GPS information)

External connection

terminal

USB port (Hi-Speed USB compatible) / AV output terminal

(NTSC/PAL)

HDMI output (Mini)

Microphone Monaural

Speaker Monaural

Power Requirements Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-90)

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Approximate Battery Life

All of the values provided below represent the approximate amount of time under

normal temperature (23°C (73°F)) before the camera turns off. These values are not

guaranteed. Low temperatures shorten battery life.

• Battery: NP-90 (Rated Capacity: 1950 mAh)

• Recording Medium: 1GB SD memory card (PRO HIGH SPEED (Panasonic

Corporation))

• Measurement Conditions

*1 Approximate number of shots (CIPA) (Operating Time)

In accordance with CIPA (Camera and Imaging Products Association) standards

Normal temperature (23°C (73°F)), monitor on, zoom operation between full wide and

full telephoto every 30 seconds, during which two images are shot with flash; power

turned off and back on every time 10 images are shot.

*2 Approximate playback time

Standard temperature (23°C (73°F)), one-image scroll approximately every 10 seconds

*3 Approximate time using a 16GB SDHC memory card for a repeated cycle of 10 minutes

recording followed by deletion of the recorded file.

• The above values are based a new battery, starting from a full charge. Repeated

charging shortens battery life.

• Frequency of flash, zoom, Auto Focus, and GPS usage, and the time the camera is

on greatly affects recording time and number of shots values.

Number of Shots (CIPA) (Operating Time)*

600 shots

Continuous Playback (Snapshots)*

5 hours 40 minutes

Approximate continuous movie recording time*

3 hours 20 minutes

Power Consumption 3.7 V DC, Approximately 3.6 W

Dimensions 102.5 (W)

67.5 (H)

28.8 (D) mm

(4.0" (W)

2.7" (H)

1.13" (D))

(24.7 mm (0.97") thick excluding projections)

Weight 216g (7.6 oz) (including battery and memory card)

172g (6.1 oz) (excluding battery and memory card)

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. Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-90)

. Charger unit (BC-90L)

• Power cord precautions for use in Singapore

The power cord set is not supplied. The power cord used must comply with

relevant national and/or international standards.

Rated Voltage 3.7 V

Rated Capacitance 1950 mAh

Operating Temperature

Requirement

0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)

Dimensions 34.0 (W)

52.3 (H)

10.9 (D) mm

(1.34" (W)

2.06" (H)

0.43" (D)) (excluding projections)

Weight Approximately 42 g (1.5 oz)

Input Power 100 to 240 V AC, 200 mA, 50/60 Hz

Output Power 4.2 V DC, 1000 mA

Operating Temperature

Requirement

5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F)

Supported Battery Type Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-90)

Charging Time 200 minutes

Dimensions 57 (W)

24 (H)

96 (D) mm

(2.2" (W)

0.94" (H)

3.8" (D)) (excluding projections)

Weight Approximately 70 g (2.5 oz)

CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD.

6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome

Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan

MA1102-CM29

For a wealth of information about Dynamic Photo including

explanations about how to use Dynamic Photo images, the Dynamic

Studio image conversion service, sample images, and more, visit the

special Dynamic Photo website at:

This manual provides an introduction to Dynamic Photo, which creates a whole new

way to enjoy digital imaging.

• All screen shots shown in this manual are in English. However, the camera allows

you to select another display language, if you want.

http://dp.exilim.com/

Getting the Most Out of Dynamic Photo

Contents

Dynamic Photo! A totally new way to enjoy digital photography!........................... 2

Creating a Dynamic Photo Image ............................................................................... 3

Step 1: Shoot the image into which you want to insert an built-in subject.

............................... 3

Step 2: Create the Dynamic Photo image.

............................................................................. 3

Step 3: Have fun with Dynamic Photo.

................................................................................... 6

Step 4: Converting a Dynamic Photo Still Image to a Movie (Movie Converter).

...................... 6

Step 5: Use Dynamic Studio to expand use of Dynamic Photo images to other applications.

.. 7

Dynamic Photo! A totally new way to enjoy digital

photography!

Dynamic Photo! A totally new way to enjoy digital

photography!

Dynamic Photo provides an easy way to insert built-in subjects into snapshots and

movies for a whole new way to enjoy digital imaging.

You can create a Dynamic Photo image by inserting a built-in moving subject into a

background image (snapshot or movie). Before performing the following steps, you

should record the background image (snapshot or movie) into which you want to

insert the moving subject.

• The term “built-in subjects” refers to the moving figures and characters that came

pre-programmed in the camera’s built-in memory.

Background Image Built-in Subject Dynamic Photo Image

Creating a Dynamic Photo Image

Your digital camera comes with a number of subjects in its built-in memory (“built-in

subjects”). You can use these built-in subjects to create Dynamic Photo images by

inserting them into your original snapshots or movies.

1. Remove the memory card from the camera

(if one is loaded).

You will not be able to access the built-in subjects

while a memory card is loaded in the camera.

2. In the REC mode, compose the image and press

the shutter button to shoot a standard

snapshot.

You will insert the built-in subject into the snapshot you

shoot here.

Now simply insert a built-in subject into the snapshot or movie you shot in step 1 to

create your own original Dynamic Photo image.

1. Press [p] to enter the PLAY mode.

2. Perform the following operation on the camera

[MENU] * PLAY tab * “Dynamic Photo”.

3. Use [4] and [6] to select the background image

you want and then press [SET].

Select the image you want to use as the background.

Here, select the image you recorded in step 1 of this

procedure.

* Only images that are able to be used as background images

will appear for selection at this time.

• Only an image that satisfies the following conditions can be used as a

background image.

– A snapshot or movie recorded with this camera or a snapshot transferred to

this camera’s memory using Photo Transport

– A snapshot with an aspect ratio of 4:3

Step 1: Shoot the image into which you want to insert

an built-in subject.

Step 2: Create the Dynamic Photo image.

Creating a Dynamic Photo Image

4. Use [4] and [6] to select the built-in subject that

you want to insert into the image and then press

[SET].

* Only built-in subjects that can be inserted into other images

will appear at this time.

5. If you are inserting a subject into a movie an

image will appear on the monitor screen

showing the approximate location of the subject

in the movie. Use [4] and [6] to shift the

location to the position you want. After you are

finished, press [SET].

• If you insert a subject into a movie, the resulting

movie will be a maximum of 20 seconds long.

Everything before and after the insertion is cut off.

If the movie you are inserting into (original movie) is shorter than 20 seconds,

the resulting movie will be the same length as the original movie.

• If you are inserting a subject into a snapshot, skip directly to step 6.

6. Use the zoom controller to adjust the size of the

subject and use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to adjust

its position. When everything is the way you

want, press [SET].

This inserts the subject into another image and creates

a Dynamic Photo.

7. After creation of the Dynamic Photo image is

complete, the finished image will appear on the

monitor screen.

Insert location

Creating a Dynamic Photo Image

• Inserting a built-in subject into a snapshot will save a Dynamic Photo that consists

of 20 still images of 2M size or smaller.

• Inserting a built-in subject into a movie will save the Dynamic Photo as a movie file.

• You will not be able to access the built-in subjects while a

memory card is loaded in the camera. If you want to use

the built-in subjects while a memory card is loaded in the

camera, use the “Built-in * Card” copy operation to

copy the built-in subjects from built-in camera memory to

the memory card.

• Performing a delete or format operation will not delete the

built-in subjects.

Complete!

Important!

Creating a Dynamic Photo Image

You can use the Dynamic Photo image you created in Step 2 in a variety of fun ways.

Step 3: Have fun with Dynamic Photo.

On the camera

On a TV

Dynamic Photo images play back automatically

as soon as you display them on the EXILIM

monitor screen.

Connect your EXILIM to a TV with the AV

cable and you can enjoy watching Dynamic

Photo images on your TV screen.

A Dynamic Photo with a still image background and a moving subject is stored as a

series of 20 still images. You can use the following procedure to convert the

20 images that make up a Dynamic Photo to a movie.

1. Press [p] to enter the PLAY mode.

2. Use [4] and [6] to display the Dynamic Photo

you want to convert.

3. Perform the following operation on the camera

[MENU] * PLAY tab * “Movie Converter”.

4. Press [SET] to convert the displayed Dynamic Photo.

• The final movie format is H.264.

• The final movie image size is 640

480 pixels.

5. Save the converted Dynamic Photo to your computer.

Step 4: Converting a Dynamic Photo Still Image to a Movie

(Movie Converter).

Creating a Dynamic Photo Image

On a PC

Enjoy watching Dynamic

Photo images on your PC

screen.

In a digital photo

frame

Play Dynamic Photo images

in a digital photo frame.

On a cell phone

View Dynamic Photo images on your cell phone

screen.

Share with your friends

Send the Dynamic Studio

URL to your friends and share

your Dynamic Photo

creations with them.

e-Greeting Cards

Send animated e-greeting cards to your special

friends and family members.

For presentations

Animation GIF files can be

included in presentation data for

an impression that really lasts.

http://dynamicstudio.jp/

Using the CASIO EXILIM Dynamic Photo feature to create a Dynamic Photo image

with a moving subject produces a CS image that reproduces the movement of the

character. Dynamic Studio is a free online service that lets you convert the CS image

to a movie file for playback on a PC, digital photo frame, cell phone, or other device.

Now you can enjoy your Dynamic Photo images on a virtually unlimited number of

different devices.

* Dynamic Studio service availability and content are subject to change without notice.

Step 5: Use Dynamic Studio to expand use of Dynamic Photo

images to other applications.

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