Casio Ex S500 Users Guide

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Digital Camera
EX-S500
User’s Guide
K835PCM1DMX
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Unpacking
Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your
dealer as soon as possible.
Rechargeable Lithium Ion
Battery (NP-20)USB Cradle
(CA-28)
USB Cable Basic ReferenceCameraStrap
Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type)
(AD-C51G or AD-C52G)
AC Power Cord *
*The shape of the AC
power cord plug varies
according to country or
geographic area.
aaaaaaaNote that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where...

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Contents
2INTRODUCTION
Unpacking.................................................................... 2
Features ....................................................................... 9
Precautions................................................................ 13
18QUICK START GUIDE
First, charge the battery! ............................................ 18
To configure display language and clock settings ..... 19
To record an image .................................................... 20...

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Using the Self-timer ................................................... 66
Specifying Image Size ............................................... 69
Specifying Image Quality ........................................... 70
71OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 71Using Auto Focus 72
Using the Macro Mode 75
Using Pan Focus 76
Using the Infinity Mode 76
Using Manual Focus 77
Using Focus Lock 78
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)...

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120PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation ........................................ 120Playing an Audio Snapshot 121
Zooming the Display Image ..................................... 122
Resizing an Image ................................................... 123
Cropping an Image ................................................... 124
Playing and Editing a Movie .................................... 125
Playing a Movie 125
Editing a Movie 126
Capturing a Still Image from a Movie
(MOTION PRINT) 130...

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153OTHER SETTINGS
Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 153To configure sound settings 153
To set the confirmation tone volume level 153
To set the audio volume level for movie and audio
snapshot playback 154
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 154
Specifying the File Name Serial Number
Generation Method .................................................. 155
Setting the Clock ...................................................... 156
To select...

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180VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 180
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 188
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images
to a Computer .......................................................... 193
Memory Data ............................................................ 194
DCF Protocol 194
Memory Folder Structure 195
Image Files Supported by the Camera 196
198USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
Using the Camera with a Windows...

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 IMPORTANT! 
The contents of this manual are subject to change
without notice.
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no
responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from
the use of this manual.
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no
responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties
which may arise through the use of the EX-S500.
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held
liable for any damages or losses suffered by you or
any third party due to the use of Photo Loader and/or...

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Features
5.0 million effective pixels
The CCD provides 5.25 million total pixels for images of
outstanding resolution and detail.
2.2-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen
8.3MB built-in memory
Images can be recorded without using a memory card.
Bundled with a USB Cradle
The bundled USB cradle can be used to charge the
camera’s battery (page 33), to view images on a TV
screen (page 142), and to transfer images to a computer
(page 180). A Photo Stand feature lets you view images
while the...

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Triple Self-timer (page 66)
The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times,
automatically.
Quick Shutter (page 73)
When you press the shutter button all the way down
without pausing, the camera immediately records the
image without waiting for Auto Focus to be performed.
This helps to avoid missing a special moment while you
wait for the camera to Auto Focus.
Auto Focus Area Selection (page 74)
When “
 Multi” is selected for the Auto Focus area, the
camera takes simultaneous meter...