Casio EX S6 User Manual

							51Recording Movie Images and Audio
NOTE
• You can use [8] (DISP) during audio recording to toggle the monitor screen on 
and off.
• When monitor screen contents are turned off, selecting the “Voice Recording” 
scene will cause the monitor screen to turn off immediately (page 118).
About audio data
• Audio files can be played back on a computer using Windows Media Player or 
QuickTime (pages 93, 101)
– Audio Data: WAVE/IMA-ADPCM (WAV extension)
1.In the PLAY mode, use [4] and [6] to display 
the Voice Recording file you want to play.
` is displayed in place of an image for a Voice 
Recording file.
2.Press [SET] to start playback.
Voice Recording Playback Controls
To play back an audio recording
Fast forward/fast reverse[4] [6]
Play/pause[SET]
Jump to markerWhile playback is paused, press [4] or [6] to 
jump to the next marker and then press [SET] 
to resume playback.
Volume adjustmentPress [2] and then press [8] [2]
Monitor screen on/off[8] (DISP)
Playback end[MENU] 
						

							52Using BEST SHOT
Using BEST SHOT
BEST SHOT provides you with a collection of sample “scenes” that show a variety of 
different types of shooting conditions. When you need to change the setup of the 
camera, simply find the scene that matches what you are trying to achieve, and the 
camera sets up for it automatically. This helps to minimize the chance of ruined 
images due to poor exposure and shutter speed settings.
1.In the REC mode, press 
[BS].
This will display a menu of 
BEST SHOT scenes.
• The initial default selection is 
R (Auto).
2.Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] 
to move the boundary to the 
scene you want to select.
• The scene menu has multiple 
pages. Use [8] and [2] to 
scroll between menu pages.
• You can access information about the currently selected scene. See page 53 
for details.
• To return to normal snapshot recording, select Scene 1 R (Auto). Pressing 
[MENU] while the scene selection screen or scene information screen is 
displayed will cause the boundary to jump directly to R (Auto).
What is BEST SHOT?
Some Sample Scenes
Portrait Scenery Night Scene Night Scene Portrait
To shoot an image with BEST SHOT
Currently selected scene
(with boundary)
Scene number Scene name
[BS] 
						

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3.Press [SET] to configure the camera with the settings for the currently 
selected scene.
This returns to the REC mode.
• The settings of the scene you selected remain in effect until you select a 
different scene.
• To select a different BEST SHOT scene, repeat the above procedure from 
step 1.
4.Press the shutter button.
NOTE
• The BEST SHOT YouTube scene sets up the camera for recording movies that are 
optimized for uploading to YouTube. Movies recorded with the YouTube scene are 
stored in a special folder to make them easy to locate for uploading (page 105). 
Maximum recording time while the YouTube scene is selected is 10 minutes.
.Using Scene Information Screen
To find out more about a scene, select it with the 
boundary on the scene selection screen, and then slide 
the zoom controller in either direction.
• To return to the scene menu, slide the zoom controller 
again.
• To scroll between scenes, use [
4] and [6].
• To configure the camera with the settings for the 
currently selected scene, press [SET]. To return to 
the scene information screen for the currently selected BEST SHOT scene, press 
[BS]. 
						

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.BEST SHOT Precautions
• Some scenes like Night Scene and Fireworks result in a slow shutter speed setting. 
Since a slow shutter speed increases the chance of digital noise in the image, the 
camera automatically performs a digital noise reduction process when either of 
these scenes is selected. This means that it will take a bit longer for the image to 
be saved which is indicated by the back lamp flashing green. Do not perform any 
key operation during that time. Also, it is a good idea to use a tripod to avoid image 
blur due to camera movement when shooting at slow shutter speeds.
• Your camera includes a sample scene that optimizes settings for auction site 
images. Depending on your camera model, the sample scene is named either “For 
eBay” or “Auction”. Images you record using the auction site sample scene are 
stored in a special folder so you can easily find them on your computer (page 105). 
When using this feature, image size is fixed at 2M (1600
x1200 pixels).
• High Sensitivity
– The high sensitivity setting is disabled whenever the camera’s flash fires.
– High sensitivity may not produce the desired results in very dark conditions.
– When shooting with slow shutter speeds, use a tripod to protect against blurring 
due to camera movement.
– Under certain lighting conditions, the camera will perform an automatic noise 
filtering operation to reduce digital noise in the image. This operation causes the 
camera to take longer than normal to save the image and be ready for the next 
shot.
• BEST SHOT scene images were not shot using this camera.
• Images shot using a BEST SHOT scene may not produce the results you expected 
due to shooting conditions and other factors.
• You can modify the camera settings that are made after you select a BEST SHOT 
scene. Note, however, that the BEST SHOT settings revert to their defaults when 
you select another BEST SHOT scene or turn off the camera. 
						

							55Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings
The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings.
• You also can use the Control Panel (page 31) to configure some of the settings that 
appear on the menu screen. Refer to the page references provided in this section 
for information about configuring settings using the Control Panel.
.Example Menu Screen Operation
Press [MENU] to display the menu screen.
• Menu contents are different in the REC mode and PLAY mode.
Menu Screen Operation Buttons
1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].
This will display the menu screen.
2.Use [4] and [6] to select the tab where the item you want to configure 
is located.
Using On-screen Menus
[4] [6]Selects tabs. [6] is also used to display the options available for a 
setting.
[8] [2]Selects a setting option.
[SET]Registers the selected setting.
[MENU]Exits the menu screen.
Example: REC mode menu
[MENU][SET]
[8] [2] [4] [6] 
						

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3.Use [8] and [2] to select the menu item 
you want, and then press [6].
4.Use [8] and [2] to change the setting.
5.After the setting is the way you want, press 
[SET].
• Pressing [4] registers the selected setting and 
returns to the menu.
• To configure settings on another tab after 
pressing [
4] to return to the menu, use [8] to 
move the highlighting up to the tabs, and then 
use [
4] and [6] to select the tab you want.
.Menu Operations in This Manual
Menu operations are represented in this manual as shown below. The following 
operation is the same one described under “Example Menu Screen Operation” on 
page 55.
Settings
Example:
When “Focus” is selected 
on the “REC” tab
Tabs
Procedure
[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Focus
Use [4] and [6] to select the “REC” tab.
Use [
8] and [2] to select the “Focus” 
and then press [6]. Press [MENU]. Press [r] (REC). 
						

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Procedure
[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Focus
*1
The focus range is the distance from the lens surface.*2During movie recording, the Auto Focus mode is disabled.*3The minimum changes along with the optical zoom setting.*4The distance depends on shooting conditions, and appears on the monitor screen 
when the shutter button is half-pressed.
REC Mode Settings (REC)
Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus)
SettingsType of ShotFocus ModeApproximate Focus Range*1
SnapshotMoviesSnapshotMovies
Q Auto 
FocusGeneral 
recordingAutomatic
*2Approximately 
40 cm to 9 
(infinity) (1.3
 to 9)*2
´ 
MacroClose ups Automatic
Fixed 
focal 
pointApproximately 
10 cm to 50 cm 
(3.9
 to 19.7)Fixed 
distance
*3, *5E Pan 
FocusShooting with a 
relatively wide 
focus rangeFixed 
focal pointFixed distance*3, *4
) 
InfinityScenery and 
other distant 
subjectsFixed Infinity
W 
Manual 
FocusWhen you want 
to focus 
manuallyManualApproximately 10 cm to 9 
(infinity)
*3 (3.9 to 9) 
						

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*5(m)
NOTE
• Above values are for reference only.
For movie macro, the focus range is a few centimeters within the center distance.
To focus with manual focus
1.On the monitor screen, compose the image so 
the subject you want to focus on is within the 
yellow boundary.
2.Watching the image on the monitor screen use 
[4] and [6] to adjust focus.
• At this time the image that is within the boundary 
will enlarge and fill the monitor screen, which aids 
in focusing. If you do not perform any operation for 
two seconds while the enlarged image is displayed, 
the screen in step 1 will re-appear.
NormalMacro
Zoom StepsClose UpTelephotoCenter distance
Z1 (Wide) Approx. 2.0 (6.6
)90.40 (15.7)
2 Approx. 2.6 (8.5)90.40 (15.7)
3 Approx. 3.5 (11.5)90.40 (15.7)
4 Approx. 4.7 (15.4)90.40 (15.7)
5 Approx. 5.7 (18.7)90.40 (15.7)
6 Approx. 7.4 (24.3)90.40 (15.7)
7 (Tele) Approx. 9.4 (30.8)90.40 (15.7)
Yellow boundary 
						

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NOTE
• An Auto Macro feature detects how far the subject is from the lens and 
automatically selects either Macro Focus or Auto Focus accordingly.
• Use of the flash together with Macro Focus can cause the light of the flash to 
become blocked, which may result in unwanted lens shadows in your image.
• Auto Macro can be used when recording snapshots only. Also, Auto Macro is 
supported only when zoom is set to full wide-angle.
• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while shooting with Auto Focus, 
Macro Focus, or Manual Focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen to tell 
you the focus range, as shown below.
Example: oo cm to 9
*oo is the actual focusing range value.
• The operations assigned to the [4] and [6] keys with the “L/R Key” setting (page 
64) are disabled while Manual Focus is selected as the focus mode.
Using Focus Lock
“Focus lock” is a technique you can use when you want 
to compose an image in which the subject you want to 
focus on is not within the focus frame in the center of the 
screen.
• To use focus lock, select “U Spot” for the Auto 
Focus area (page 63).
1.Align the monitor screen’s focus frame with 
the subject you want to focus on and then 
half-press the shutter button.
2.Keeping the shutter button half-pressed 
(which maintains the focus setting), move the 
camera to compose the image.
3.When you are ready to shoot the image, 
press the shutter button the rest of the way 
down.
NOTE
• Focus lock also locks exposure (AE).
Subject to be focused on
Focus frame 
						

							60Advanced Settings
Procedure
[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Focus Frame
You can use this procedure to select from among seven different shapes, including a 
heart shape, for the focus frame.
NOTE
• Half-pressing the shutter button will cause the focus frame to change one of the 
shapes shown below.
• When shooting with face detection or the easy mode, the frame shape is ß.
• Monitor screen information display is always on (page 118) when “
I Multi” is 
selected as the AF area (page 63) while any focus frame other than ß is selected 
with this setting. Also, the following items will not appear.
On-screen grid, histogram, and the following information when the shutter button is 
half-pressed: ISO, aperture, shutter speed.
Changing the Focus Frame Shape (Focus Frame)
Settingsß² ¾ ¹ ™ ¬ μ
Focus successful
Focus not successful