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 off)
Power turns on or off when [
](REC) or [] (PLAY) is pressed
Power does not turn on or off when
[
] (REC) or [] (PLAY) is
pressed
 IMPORTANT! 
•When “Power On/Off” is selected, pressing []
(REC) in the REC mode or [] (PLAY) in the PLAY
mode turns off the camera.
•Pressing [
] (REC) in the PLAY mode switches to
the currently selected recording mode, and pressing
[
] (PLAY) in the REC mode switches to the PLAY
mode.
 NOTE 
•The initial default setting is “Power On”. 
						

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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. Battery
power going low during formatting can cause
improper formatting and creates the risk of camera
malfunction.
•Never open the battery cover while the format
operation is being performed. Doing so creates the
risk of camera malfunction.
1.Check to make sure there is no memory card
loaded in the camera.
•If there is a memory card loaded in the camera,
remove it (page 165).
2.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 built-in memory will cause the
message “There are no files.” to appear.
•To exit the format operation without formatting,
select “Cancel”. 
						

							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 in the camera. IMPORTANT! 
•Use only an SD memory card or a MultiMediaCard
with this camera. Proper operation is not guaranteed
when any other type of card is used.
•See the instructions that come with the memory card
for information about how to use it.
•Certain types of cards can slow down processing
speeds. If you are using a slow memory card, you
may not be able to record a movie using the “HQ”
image quality setting. Because of this, you should
use a high-speed type SD memory card whenever
possible.
•Certain types of memory cards take longer to record
data, which can cause movie frames to be dropped.
 and REC flash on the monitor screen during
recording to let you know when a frame has been
dropped.
•SD memory cards have a write protect switch, which
you can use to protect against accidental deletion of
image data. Note, however, if you write protect an
SD memory card, you must remove write protection
whenever you want to record to it, format it, or delete
any of its files.
•Electrostatic charge, digital noise, and other
phenomena can cause data to become corrupted or
even lost. Always maintain backup copies of
important data on other media (CD-R, CD-RW, MO
disc, computer hard disk, etc.)
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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.
Never try to force a memory card into the slot when
you feel resistance.
To insert a memory card into the camera
1.Slide the battery cover
in the direction
indicated by the arrow,
and then swing it open.
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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 camera, remove
the battery, and contact your dealer or nearest
CASIO authorized service center.
•Never remove a card from the camera while the
operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so can cause
the file save operation to fail, and even damage the
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 stored
on it.
 IMPORTANT! 
•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 card,
formatting on a computer can result in non-
conformity with the SD format, causing problems with
compatibility, operation, etc.
•Note that data deleted by a memory card format
operation cannot be recovered. Check to make sure
you do not need any of the data on the memory card
before you format it.
•Formatting a memory card that contains files deletes
all the files, even those that are protected (page
148). 
						

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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 reformatting it. However, we
recommend that you always take along more than one
memory card whenever using the camera far away from
the home or office.
•We recommend that you format a memory card before
using it for the first time after purchasing it, or whenever
the card you are using seems to be the cause of
abnormal images.
•As you record data to and delete data from an SD
memory card a number of times, it loses its ability to
retain data. Because of this, periodic re-formatting of an
SD memory card is recommended.
•Before starting the format operation, check to make sure
that the camera’s battery is not low. Battery power going
low during formatting can cause improper formatting and
creates the risk of memory card malfunction.
•Never open the battery cover while the format operation
is being performed. Doing so creates the risk of memory
card malfunction. 
						

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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 specific file from a memory
card to built-in memory
1.Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure
under “To copy all the files in built-in memory
to a memory card”.
2.Use [] and [] to select “Card  Built-in”,
and then press [SET].
3.Use [
] and [] to select the file you want to
copy.
4.Use [] and [] to select “Copy”, and then
press [SET].
•This starts the copy operation and displays the
message “Busy.... Please wait...”.
•The file reappears on the monitor screen after the
copy operation is complete.
•Repeat steps 3 through 4 to copy other images, if
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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 protocols. In
this case, use the protocol supported by your print
service to specify the images you want to have
printed.

 Printing Directly on a Printer Equipped with
a Card Slot, or a Printer that Supports USB
DIRECT-PRINT or PictBridge
After using the camera’s DPOF feature to specify the
images you want to print and how many copies of each
should be printed, you can plug the memory card into a
printer equipped with a card slot, or connect the camera to
a PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT printer for printing.
For more information, see “DPOF” (page 171) and “Using
PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT” (page 174).