Casio Ex S500 Users Guide
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E Digital Camera EX-S500 User’s Guide K835PCM1DMX Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product. Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’s Guide. Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference. For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the official EXILIM Website at http://www.exilim.com/.
INTRODUCTION 2 INTRODUCTION 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 you purchased the camera. Special AC Adaptor (Plug-in Type) (AD-C51J or AD-C52J) CD-ROMs (2) AV Cable
INTRODUCTION 3 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 To view a recorded image .......................................... 21 To delete an image ..................................................... 21 22GETTING READY About This Manual ..................................................... 22 General Guide ............................................................ 23 Camera 23 USB Cradle 25 Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 26REC Mode 26 PLAY Mode 28 Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 30 Attaching the Strap .................................................... 31 Power Requirements ................................................. 32 Loading the Rechargeable Battery 32 To charge the battery 33 To replace the battery 38 Power Supply Precautions 39 Turning the Camera On and Off 42 Configuring Power Saving Settings 44 Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 45 Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 48 To configure display language and clock settings 49 51BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording an Image ................................................... 51Aiming the Camera 51 Recording an Image 52 Using Zoom ................................................................ 57Optical Zoom 57 Digital Zoom 59 Using the Flash .......................................................... 61Flash Unit Status 63 Changing the Flash Intensity Setting 64 Using Flash Assist 64
INTRODUCTION 4 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) ........................... 79 Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 81 Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually 82 Recording Consecutive Images (Continuous Shutter Mode) ........................................ 84 BEST SHOT Mode for Snapshots and Movies ......... 85 Displaying Sample Scenes Individually 87 Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup 88 To delete a BEST SHOT user setup 89 Reducing the Effects of Hand or Subject Movement ..................................................... 90 Shooting with High Sensitivity ................................... 91Recording Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot) ...................................... 92 To use Business Shot 93 Recording a Movie ..................................................... 94Specifying Movie Image Quality 95 Recording a Movie 96 Recording a Short Movie 97 Recording a Past Movie 99 Recording a Snapshot during Movie Recording ...... 101 Recording Audio ....................................................... 102 Adding Audio to a Snapshot 102 Recording Your Voice 104 Using the Histogram ................................................ 106 REC Mode Camera Settings ................................... 108 Assigning Functions to the [] and [] Keys 109 Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 110 Turning Image Review On and Off 111 Using Icon Help 111 Specifying Power On Default Settings 112 Specifying ISO Sensitivity 114 Selecting the Metering Mode 115 Using the Filter Function 117 Specifying Outline Sharpness 117 Specifying Color Saturation 118 Specifying Contrast 118 Resetting the Camera 119 B
INTRODUCTION 5 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 Displaying the 9-image View ................................... 131 Displaying the Calendar Screen .............................. 132 Playing a Slideshow ................................................. 133 Using the Photo Stand Feature 136 Rotating the Display Image ...................................... 137 Using Image Roulette .............................................. 138 Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 139 To re-record audio 140 Playing Back a Voice Recording File ....................... 141 Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen ........... 142 Selecting the Video Output System 144 145DELETING FILES Deleting a Single File ............................................... 145 Deleting All Files ...................................................... 146 147FILE MANAGEMENT Folders..................................................................... 147Memory Folders and Files 147 Protecting Files ........................................................ 148To protect a single file 148 To protect all files in memory 149 Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 149To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 149 To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 151 To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 152 To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 152
INTRODUCTION 6 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 your Home Time zone 156 To set the current time and date 157 Changing the Date Format 157 Using World Time ..................................................... 158To display the World Time screen 158 To configure World Time settings 158 Changing the Display Language ............................. 159 Changing the USB Port Protocol ............................. 160 Configuring [ ] (REC) and [] (PLAY) Power On/Off Functions ........................................... 161 Formatting Built-in Memory ...................................... 162 163USING A MEMORY CARD Using a Memory Card .............................................. 164To insert a memory card into the camera 164 To replace the memory card 165 Formatting a Memory Card 166 Copying Files ........................................................... 167To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card 168 To copy a specific file from a memory card to built-in memory 168 170PRINTING IMAGES DPOF ........................................................................ 171To configure print settings for a single image 172 To configure print settings for all images 173 Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ............... 174Date Printing 178 PRINT Image Matching III ............................................179 Exif Print ................................................................... 179 B
INTRODUCTION 7 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 Computer ........ 198About the bundled CD-ROM 198 Computer System Requirements 200 Managing Images on a PC 202 Retouching, Reorienting, and Printing a Snapshot 205 Playing a Movie 207 Editing a Movie 210 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 212 User Registration 212 Exiting the Menu Application 212 Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 213About the bundled CD-ROM 213 Computer System Requirements 214 Managing Images on a Macintosh 215 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 216 To register as a camera user 216 217APPENDIX Menu Reference ....................................................... 217 Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 220 Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 223 If you have problems installing the USB driver... 227 Display Messages 228 Specifications........................................................... 230
INTRODUCTION 8 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 Photohands. CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, repairs, or battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important data on other media to protect against its loss. Note that the example screens and product illustrations shown in this User’s Guide may differ somewhat by the screens and configuration of the actual camera. • The SD logo is a registered trademark. • Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Media, and DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. • MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon Technologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA). • Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. • Ulead is a trademark of Ulead Systems,Inc. • Other company, product and service names used herein may also be trademarks or service marks of others. • Photo Loader and Photohands are the property of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except as stipulated above, all copyrights and other related rights to these applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
INTRODUCTION 9 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 camera is on the cradle (page 136). REC mode or PLAY mode power up (page 42) Press [ ] (REC) or [] (PLAY) to turn on the camera and enter the mode you want to use. AF assist light (page 54) Improves auto focus accuracy when shooting under dim lighting. 12X zoom (page 57) 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom LCD Panel The LCD panel is a product of the latest LCD manufacturing technology that provides a pixel yield of 99.99%. This means that less than 0.01% of the total pixels are defective (they do not turn on or always remain turned on). Copyright Restrictions Except for the purposes of your own personal enjoyment, unauthorized copying of snapshot files, movie files, and audio files violates copyright laws and international contracts. Distribution to third parties of such files over the Internet without permission of the copyright holder, whether for profit or for free, violates copyright laws and international contracts. B
INTRODUCTION 10 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 readings at nine different points and automatically selects the best one. BEST SHOT (page 85) Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of image you are trying to record and the camera performs troublesome setups automatically for beautiful images every time. New BEST SHOT sample scenes include setups for backlighting and Anti Shake.Business Shot (page 92) Business Shot automatically corrects rectangular shapes when recording the image of a business card, document, whiteboard, or similar subjects from an angle. High-resolution movie recording with audio (page 94) VGA size, 30 fps, MPEG-4 AVI format A choice of movie recording functions (page 94) Movie recording functions include Normal Movie, Short Movie (movie is a preset length that starts before [ ] (MOVIE) was pressed and ends after it is pressed), and Past Movie (movie starts from five seconds before [ ] (MOVIE) was pressed), and a BEST SHOT mode (instant camera setup based on BEST SHOT sample scenes). Movie button (pages 85, 96) Simply press [ ] (MOVIE) to start recording a movie, without any troublesome mode changes. You can even press the shutter button during movie recording to record a snapshot. B