Casio Ex S500 Users Guide

OTHER SETTINGS
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Configuring [] (REC) and [] (PLAY)
Power On/Off Functions
You can use the following procedures to configure []
(REC) and [] (PLAY) so power turns and/or off
whenever they are pressed.
1.Press [MENU].
2.Select the “Set Up” tab, select “REC/PLAY”,
and then press [].
3.Use [] and [] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
Select this setting:
Power On
Power On/Off
Disable
To configure this operation:
Power turns on when [
] (REC) or
[] (PLAY) is pressed (but does notturn...

OTHER SETTINGS
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Formatting Built-in Memory
Formatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it.
 IMPORTANT! 
•Note that data deleted by a format operation cannot
be recovered. Check to make sure you do not need
any of the data in memory before you format it.
•Formatting built-in memory deletes the following.
—Protected images
—FAVORITE folder images
—BEST SHOT mode user setups
—Startup screen image
•Before starting the format operation, check to make
sure that the camera’s battery is not low....

USING A MEMORY CARD
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USING A MEMORY CARD
You can expand the storage
capabilities of your camera by using
a commercially available memory
card (SD memory card or
MultiMediaCard). You can also
copy files from built-in memory to a
memory card and from a memory
card to built-in memory.
•Normally, files are stored in built-in memory. When you
insert a memory card, however, the camera automatically
stores files to the card.
•Note that you cannot save files to built-in memory while a
memory card is installed...

USING A MEMORY CARD
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2.Positioning the memory
card so its front is
facing in the same
direction as the
camera’s monitor
screen, carefully slide it
into the card slot. Slide
the card all the way in
until you hear it click
securely into place.
3.Swing the battery cover
closed, and then slide it
in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
Using a Memory Card
 IMPORTANT! 
•Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or
removing a memory card.
•Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it....

USING A MEMORY CARD
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To replace the memory card
1.Press the memory card
into the camera and
then release it. This will
cause the card to come
part way out of the
camera.
2.Pull the memory card out of the slot.
3.Load another memory card.
 IMPORTANT! 
•Never try to insert anything that is not an SD memory
card or MMC (MultiMediaCard) into the camera’s
memory card slot. Doing so can cause malfunction of
the camera.
•Should water or any foreign object ever get into the
card slot, immediately turn off the...

USING A MEMORY CARD
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 To format a memory card
1.Load the memory card into the camera.
2.Turn on the camera, and press [MENU].
3.Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Format”, and
then press [].
4.Use [] and [] to select “Format”, and then
press [SET]. Entering the PLAY mode after
formatting the memory card will cause the
message “There are no files.” to appear.
•To exit the format operation without formatting,
select “Cancel”.
Formatting a Memory Card
Formatting a memory card deletes any data already...

USING A MEMORY CARD
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Copying Files
Use the procedures below to copy files between built-in
memory and a memory card.
 IMPORTANT! 
•Only snapshot, movie, audio snapshot, and voice
recording files recorded with this camera can be
copied. Other files cannot be copied.
•Files in the FAVORITE folder cannot be copied.
•Copying an audio snapshot copies both its image file
and the audio file.

 Memory Card Precautions
•If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can
restore normal operation by...

USING A MEMORY CARD
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To copy all the files in built-in memory to
a memory card
1.Load the memory card into the camera.
2.Turn on the camera. Next, enter the PLAY
mode and press [MENU].
3.Select the “PLAY” tab,
select “Copy”, and
then press [].
4.Use [] and [] to select “Built-in  Card”,
and then press [SET].
•This starts the copy operation and displays the
message “Busy.... Please wait...”.
•After the copy operation is complete, the monitor
screen shows the last file in the folder.
To copy a...

USING A MEMORY CARD
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5.Press [MENU] to exit the copy operation.
 NOTE 
•Files are copied to the folder in built-in memory
whose name has the largest number. 

PRINTING IMAGES
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PRINTING IMAGES
A digital camera provides you with a variety of different
ways to print the images it records. The three main printing
methods are described below. Use the method that best
suits your needs.

 Professional Print Service
The camera’s DPOF feature lets you specify which images
you want to print and how many copies of each you want.
For more information, see “DPOF” (page 171).
 NOTE 
•Certain print service providers may not support
DPOF or may support different printing...