Casio EX N10 User Manual

							41Snapshot Tutorial
• The image deterioration point 
depends on the image size (page 
32). The smaller the image size, 
the higher the zoom factor you 
can use before reaching the 
image deterioration point.
• Though digital zoom generally 
causes a deterioration of image 
quality, some digital zoom 
without image deterioration is 
possible with image sizes of 
“10M” and smaller. The range in 
which you can use digital zoom 
without image deterioration is 
indicated on the display. The 
deterioration point depends on 
the image size.Image 
SizeMaximum 
Zoom FactorUndeteriorated 
zoom limit
16M
20.0X 5.0X
3:2
16:9
10M25.3X 6.3X
5M36.0X 9.0X
3M44.9X 11.3X
VGA79.7X 36.0X 
						

							42Recording Movie Images and Audio
Recording Movie Images and Audio
1.Configure the quality setting for the movie (page 34).
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 46), 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. Movie Recording is disabled while certain BEST SHOT 
scenes are being used.
To record a movie
Recording time Remaining recording time
(page 123)
[0] (Movie) 
						

							43Recording Movie Images and Audio
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.
• Using the camera’s built-in memory or certain types of memory cards can slow 
down processing speed. Whenever possible use an Ultra High-Speed Type 
memory card. Note, however, that not all operations can be guaranteed even if an 
Ultra High-Speed Type memory card is used. Certain movie quality settings can 
result in too much time being required to record data, which can result in breaks in 
the image and/or audio during playback. If this happens, the » and Y will flash 
on the monitor screen.
• 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.
• Focus is fixed while movie recording is in progress.
Microphone 
						

							44Recording Movie Images and Audio
Voice Recording lets you record audio only, without a snapshot or movie.
• For information about Voice Recording capacities, see page 123.
.Recording audio only
1.In the REC mode, press [SET].
2.Use [8] and [2] to select the bottom Control Panel option (BS) and 
then press [SET] (page 31).
3.Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the “Voice Recording” scene and 
then press [SET].
This causes ` to appear on the monitor screen.
4.Press the shutter button to start recording.
• The back lamp flashes green while recording is in 
progress.
• Pressing [SET] during recording will insert a 
marker into the recording. During playback, you 
will be able to jump to the markers in the recording.
5.Press the shutter button again to stop audio 
recording.
• To create another audio recording file, repeat 
steps 4 and 5.
• To turn off Voice Recording, press [SET], use [8] and [2] to select the top 
Control Panel option (Auto recording mode), and then select R (Auto) or Ÿ 
(Premium Auto).
NOTE
• You can use [8] (DISP) during audio recording to toggle the monitor screen on 
and off.
• When monitor screen contents are turned off, selecting the “Voice Recording” 
scene will cause the monitor screen to turn off immediately (page 11).
About audio data
• Audio files can be played back on a computer with Windows Media Player or 
QuickTime.
– Audio Data: WAVE/IMA-ADPCM (WAV extension)
Recording and Playing back Audio Only (Voice Recording)
Recording time
Remaining recording
time 
						

							45Recording Movie Images and Audio
.To play back an audio recording
1.In the PLAY mode, use [4] and [6] to display 
the Voice Recording file you want to play.
` is displayed in place of an image for a Voice 
Recording file.
2.Press [0] (Movie) to start playback.
Voice Recording Playback Controls
NOTE
• See page 29 for information about deleting a voice recording file.
Fast forward/fast reverse[4] [6]
Play/pause[SET]
Jump to markerWhile playback is paused, press [4] or [6] to 
jump to the next marker and then press [SET] 
to resume playback.
Volume adjustmentPress [2] and then press [8] [2]
Monitor screen on/off[8] (DISP)
Playback end[0] (Movie) 
						

							46Using BEST SHOT
Using BEST SHOT
BEST SHOT provides you with a collection of sample “scenes” that show a variety of 
different types of shooting conditions. When you need to change the setup of the 
camera, simply find the scene that matches what you are trying to achieve, and the 
camera sets up for it automatically. This helps to minimize the chance of ruined 
images due to poor exposure and shutter speed settings.
.Some Sample Scenes
1.In the REC mode, press [SET].
2.Use [8] and [2] to select the 
bottom Control Panel option (BS) 
and then press [SET] (page 31).
This will display a menu of BEST 
SHOT scenes.
• The initial default selection is 
R (Auto) or Ÿ (Premium Auto).
3.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 47 
for details.
Portrait Scenery Night Scene Night Scene Portrait
To shoot an image with BEST SHOT
Currently selected scene
(with boundary)
Scene number Scene name
[SET] [8] [2] [4] [6] 
						

							47Using BEST SHOT
4.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.
5.Press the shutter button (if you are shooting a snapshot) or [0] (Movie) 
(if you are shooting a movie).
• To return to the auto recording mode, press [SET], use [8] and [2] to select 
the top Control Panel option (Auto recording mode), and then select R (Auto) 
or Ÿ (Premium Auto).
.Using Scene Information Screen
To find out more about a scene, select it with the boundary 
on the scene selection screen, and then press the z zoom 
button.
• To return to the scene menu, press the w zoom button.
• To scroll between scenes, use [
4] and [6].
• To configure the camera with the settings for the currently 
selected scene, press [SET]. 
						

							48Using BEST SHOT
.BEST SHOT Precautions
• Some BEST SHOT scenes cannot be used while recording a movie.
• “For YouTube” scene cannot be used while shooting a snapshot.
• The “Voice Recording” scene cannot be used while shooting a snapshot or 
recording a movie.
• 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.
• 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 91).
• Your camera includes a sample scene that optimizes settings for auction site 
images. Depending on your camera model, the sample scene is named either “For 
eBay” or “Auction”. Images you record using the auction site sample scene are 
stored in a special folder so you can easily find them on your computer (page 91).
• High Sensitivity
– The high sensitivity setting is disabled whenever the camera’s flash fires.
– High sensitivity may not produce the desired results in very dark conditions.
– When shooting with slow shutter speeds, use a tripod to protect against blurring 
due to camera movement.
– Under certain lighting conditions, the camera will perform an automatic noise 
filtering operation to reduce digital noise in the image. This operation causes the 
camera to take longer than normal to save the image and be ready for the next 
shot.
• BEST SHOT scene images were not shot using this camera.
• Images shot using a BEST SHOT scene may not produce the results you expected 
due to shooting conditions and other factors.
• You can modify the camera settings that are made after you select a BEST SHOT 
scene. Note, however, that the BEST SHOT settings revert to their defaults when 
you select another BEST SHOT scene or turn off the camera. 
						

							49Using 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.On the BEST SHOT scene menu, 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. After the camera detects the specified number of 
faces, focuses, and adjusts the exposure to the proper 
level, it will beep twice and then release the shutter 
automatically.
• 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 98) trigger time is fixed at five minutes while the camera 
is in Auto Shutter standby. Sleep (page 97) 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. 
						

							50Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings
The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings.
• REC mode menu contents and operations are different from those in the PLAY 
mode. This section explains operations using the REC menu screen. See page 69 
for information about PLAY menu screen operations.
.Example REC Menu Screen Operation
1.In the REC mode, press [SET].
2.Use [8] and [2] to select the second Control Panel 
option from the bottom (MENU) and then press 
[SET] (page 31).
This will display the REC menu screen.
3.Use [4] and [6] to select the tab where the menu 
item you want to configure is located.
4.Use [8] and [2] to select the menu item you 
want, and then press [6].
5.Use [8] and [2] to change the setting of the 
selected menu item.
6.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] or [ ] (Delete) to move the highlighting 
up to the tabs, and then use [4] and [6] to 
select the tab you want.
Using On-screen Menus
[SET] [8] [2] [4] [6]
Example:
When “T Quality” is 
selected on the “Quality” 
tab
Tabs
Selected menu item
Settings