Casio Exilim Card EX S600 User Manual

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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...

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2.With the EXILIM logo on the battery facing
upwards (in the direction of the monitor
screen), hold the stopper in the direction
indicated by the arrow as you 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...

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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...

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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.With the camera
positioned with the
monitor screen
facing forward as
shown in the...

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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.
If the...

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 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
steps,...

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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

 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 60 for more
information....

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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...

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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...

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 USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions
Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage
is outside the rating marked on the AC
adaptor. Doing so can create the risk of fire or
electric shock. Use only the AC adaptor
bundled with this camera.
Do not allow the AC adaptor cord to become
cut or damaged, do not place heavy objects
on it, and keep it away from heat. A damaged
power cord creates the risk of fire and electric
shock.
Never try to modify the AC adaptor cord, or
subject it to...