Casio Ex S500 Users Guide

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 IMPORTANT! 
Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when
using the camera to protect against accidentally
dropping it.
The supplied strap is intended for use with this
camera only. Do not use it for any other purpose.
Never swing the camera around by the strap.
Attaching the Strap
Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the
illustration.
 IMPORTANT! 
Pressing [] (DISP) will not change monitor screen
contents during standby or recording of an audio
snapshot.
You can use [] (DISP) to turn off the monitor screen
only when voice recording in the REC mode. You
cannot turn off the monitor screen for any other
recording function.
Pressing [] (DISP) in the Voice Recording REC
mode toggles the monitor screen on (“indicators on”)
and off. While a Voice Recording file is displayed in
the PLAY mode, pressing [] (DISP) toggles
between “indicators on” and “indicators off”.
When playing back the content of a Voice Recording
file while “indicators off” is selected (Voice Recording
file icon only on the monitor screen), the monitor
screen will go black about two seconds after you
press [SET] to start playback. The Voice Recording
file icon (indicators off) will reappear after playback is
complete.
Strap ring 
						

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2.While pulling the stopper in the direction
indicated by the arrow in the illustration, align
the arrow mark on the battery with the arrow
mark on the camera and slide the battery into
the camera.
NP-20
Push the bottom of the battery, and make sure that
the stopper securely locks the battery in place.
Stopper
Power Requirements
Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion
battery (NP-20).
Loading the Rechargeable Battery
1.Slide the battery cover in the direction
indicated by the arrow, and then swing it
open.
Arrow
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To charge the battery
1.Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN
5.3V] connector of the USB cradle, and then
plug it in to a household power outlet.
Note the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the
area where you purchased the camera.
AC Adaptor
[DC IN 5.3V]USB Cradle
AC power cord
3.Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide
it in the direction indicated by the arrow.
 IMPORTANT! 
Use only the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion
battery to power this camera. Use of any other type
of battery is not supported.
The battery is not fully charged when you use the
camera for the first time after purchasing it. You need
to charge the battery before using the camera for the
first time. 
						

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 NOTE 
The AC adaptor is designed for operation on power
ranging from 100V AC to 240V AC. Note, however,
that the shape of the power cord plug varies
according to country or geographic area. It is up to
you to find out if the shape of the AC adaptor power
cord plug is compatible with local power outlets when
traveling abroad.
Never use the AC adaptor with a voltage converter.
2.Turn off the camera.
3.Set the camera onto
the USB cradle.
Do not place the camera
onto the USB cradle
while it is turned on.
The [CHARGE] lamp
on the USB cradle
should turn red,
indicating that charging
has started. When
charging is complete,
the [CHARGE] lamp
will turn green.
It takes about 120 minutes to achieve a full charge.
Actual charging time depends on current battery
capacity and charging conditions.
 NOTE 
The bundled AC adaptor is designed for operation
with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V
AC. Note, however, that the shape of the AC power
cord plug varies according to country or geographic
area. If you plan to use the AC adaptor in a
geographic area where the power receptacle shape
is different from that in your area, replace the AC
power cord with one of the other ones that comes
with the camera, or purchase a commercially
available AC power cord that is compatible with the
power outlets in that area.
Never use the AC adaptor with a voltage converter.
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USB Cradle
AC Adaptor
[DC IN 5.3V]
[CHARGE] lamp 
						

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If the [CHARGE] lamp starts flashing red, it means
that an error occurs while charging. An error can be
caused by any of the following: a problem with the
USB cradle, a problem with the camera, or a problem
with the battery or how it is loaded. Remove the
camera from the USB cradle and see if it works
normally.
The only operations that can be performed while the
camera is on the USB cradle are: battery charging,
Photo Stand, image output to a TV, and USB data
communication.4.After charging is complete, remove the
camera from the USB cradle.
 IMPORTANT! 
Use only the USB cradle (CA-28) that comes with the
camera or the optionally available charger (BC-10L)
to charge the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion
battery. Never use any other charging device.
Use only the bundled AC adaptor. Never use any
other type of AC adaptor. Do not use optionally
available AD-C40, AD-C620 and AD-C630 AC
adaptors with this camera.
Make sure that the camera connector of the USB
cradle is securely inserted into the camera’s
connector as far as it will go.
The [CHARGE] lamp may remain amber colored and
the charge operation may not start right away if you
try to charge immediately after using the camera
(which causes battery to become warm) or when it is
too hot or too cold where you are performing the
charge operation. If this happens, simply wait until
the battery reaches normal temperature. The
[CHARGE] lamp will turn red and charging will start
when the battery temperature returns to the
allowable charging temperature range. 
						

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 Battery Life Guidelines
The battery life guideline values given below indicate the
amount of time under the conditions defined below the
table, until power automatically turns off due to battery
failure. They do not guarantee that the battery will provide
the amount of service indicated. Low temperatures and
continued use reduce battery life.
Apporoximate Battery Life
200 shots (100 minutes)
410 shots (100 minutes)
160 minutes
80 minutes
160 minutes
Operation
Number of Shots (CIPA
Standard)*1 (Operating Time)
Number of Shots, Continuous
Recording*2 (Operating Time)
Continuous Snapshot Playback*3
Continuous Movie Recording*4
Continuous Voice Recording*5

 If the camera does not work normally
This can mean there is a problem with how the battery is
loaded. Perform the following steps.
1.Remove the battery from the camera and
check the battery contacts for dirt. If the
contacts are dirty, wipe them clean with a dry
cloth.
2.Check to make sure that the AC adaptor’s
power cord is connected securely to the
power outlet and USB cradle.
If the same symptoms occur again when you place
the camera on the USB cradle after taking the above
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The above values are based on a new battery starting
from a full charge. Repeated charging shortens battery
life.
Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash,
zoom and auto focus, and how long you leave power
turned on.

 Tips to Make the Battery Last Longer
If you do not need the flash while recording, select (flash off) for the flash mode. See page 61 for more
information.
Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features (page
44) to protect against wasting battery power when you
forget to turn off the camera. Supported Battery: NP-20 (Rated Capacitance: 700mAh)
Storage Medium: SD Memory Card
*1 Number of Shots (CIPA Standard)
Temperature: 23°C (73°F)
Monitor Screen: On
Zoom operation between full wide to full telephoto
every 30 seconds, during which two images are
recorded, one image with flash; power turned off and
back on every time 10 images are recorded.
*2 Continuous Recording Conditions
Temperature: 23°C (73°F)
Monitor screen: On
Flash: Off
Image recorded every 15 seconds, alternating full
wide-angle and full telephoto zoom
*3 Continuous Snapshot Playback Conditions
Temperature: 23°C (73°F)
Scroll one image about every 10 seconds
*4 Approximate time for continuous movie recording,
without using zoom.
*5 Voice recording times are based on continuous
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To replace the battery
1.Open the battery cover.
2.Pull the stopper in the direction indicated by
the arrow.
This will cause the battery to come part way out of
the slot.
3.Release the stopper and pull the battery from
the camera.
Take care so you do not drop the battery.
4.Load a new battery into the camera (page 32).
Stopper

 Low Battery Indicator
The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on
the monitor screen changes as battery power is used. The
 indicator means that remaining battery power is low.
Note that you will not be able to record images while the
battery indicator is 
. Charge the battery immediately
whenever either of these indicators appears.
Battery Level HighLow
Indicator
   
						

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Failure to observe any of the following precautions
while using the battery creates the risk of overheating,
fire, and explosion.
—Never use any other type of charger except the
optional charger specified for the battery.
—Never try to use the battery to power any device
other than this camera.
—Never use or leave the battery near open flame.
—Never place the battery in a microwave oven, throw
it into fire, or otherwise expose it to intense heat.
—Make sure the battery is oriented correctly when you
load it into the camera or attach it to the optional
charger.
—Never carry or store the battery together with items
that can conduct electricity (necklaces, pencil lead,
etc.)
—Never try to take the battery apart, modify it in any
way, or expose it to strong impact.
—Do not immerse the battery in fresh water or salt
water.
—Do not use or leave the battery under direct
sunlight, in an automobile parked in the sun, or in
any other area subject to high temperatures.Power Supply Precautions
Note the following precautions when handling or using the
battery and the optional charger.

 Battery Handling Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before
using the battery for the first time.
 NOTE 
The term “battery” in this manual refers to the CASIO
NP-20 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery.
Use only the USB cradle (CA-28) that comes with the
camera or the optionally available charger (BC-10L)
to charge the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion
battery. Never use any other charging device. 
						

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PRECAUTIONS DURING USE
The battery is designed for use with this CASIO digital
camera only.
Use only the USB cradle that comes with the camera or
the specified optional charger to charge the battery.
Never use any other type of charger for charging.
Use of a battery in cold environments shortens the
operating time you can expect on a full charge. Charge
the battery in a location where the temperature is in the
range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). Charging outside
this temperature range can cause charging to take
longer than normal or even cause charging to fail.
Very limited operation following a full charge indicates
that the battery has reached the end of its service life.
Replace the battery with a new one.
Never wipe the battery with thinner, benzene, alcohol,
or other volatile agents or chemically treated rags.
Doing so can cause deformation of the battery and lead
to malfunction. Should you ever notice any of the following conditions
while using, charging, or storing a battery, immediately
remove it from the camera or charger, and keep it away
from open flame:
—Fluid leaking
—Emission of a strange odor
—Heat emission
—Battery discoloration
—Battery deformation
—Any other battery abnormality
If the battery does not achieve full charge after the
normal charging time has passed, stop charging.
Continued charging creates the risk of overheating, fire,
and explosion.
Battery fluid can damage your eyes. Should battery
fluid get into your eyes accidentally, immediately rinse
them with clean tap water and then consult a physician.
Be sure to read page 33 of this User’s Guide and the
instructions that come with the optional charger before
using or charging the battery.
If the battery is to be used by young children, make
sure that a responsible adult makes them aware of the
precautions and proper handling instructions and make
sure that they handle the battery correctly.
Should fluid from the battery accidentally get onto
clothing or your skin, immediately rinse it off with clean
tap water. Prolonged contact with battery fluid can
cause skin irritation.