Casio Exilim Card Ex S600 Users Guide

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• A centered histogram
indicates that there is good
distribution of light pixels and
dark pixels. This type of
histogram results when the
overall image is at optimal
lightness. IMPORTANT! 
• Note that the above histograms are shown for
illustrative purposes only. You may not be able to
achieve exactly the same shapes for particular
subjects.
• A centered histogram does not necessarily
guarantee optimum exposure. The recorded image
may be over-exposed or under-exposed, even...

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REC Mode Camera Settings
The following are the settings you can configure before
recording an image using the REC mode.
• L/R key setting
• Grid on/off
• Image Review on/off
• Icon Help on/off
• Power on default settings
• ISO sensitivity
• Metering
• Filter
• Sharpness
• Saturation
• Contrast
• Resetting the camera
Assigning Functions to the [] and []
Keys
A “key customization” feature lets you configure the []
and [] keys so they change camera settings whenever
they...

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3.Use [
] and [] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
• After you assign a function, you can change its
setting simply by pressing the [] and [] keys.
— Focus (page 71)
— EV Shift (page 79)
— White Balance (page 81)
— ISO (page 117)
— Self-timer (page 65)
— Off: No function assigned
 IMPORTANT! 
• While recording a snapshot or movie, you can use
[] and [] to set the functions assigned to them.
However, you cannot set the self-timer during movie...

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To do this:
Display images on the monitor
screen for about one second
immediately after they are recorded
Do not display images immediately
after they are recorded
Select this setting:
On
Off
Turning Image Review On and Off
Image review displays the images you record on the
monitor screen as soon as you record them. Use the
following procedure to turn image review on and off.
1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.Select the “REC” tab, select “Review”, and
then press [].
3.Use...

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Specifying Power On Default Settings
The camera’s “mode memory” feature lets you specify the
power on default settings individually for the BEST SHOT
mode, flash mode, focus mode, white balance mode, ISO
sensitivity, AF Area, metering, self-timer, flash intensity,
digital zoom mode, manual focus position and zoom
position. Turning on mode memory for a mode tells the
camera to remember the status of that mode when you turn
off the camera, and restore it the next time you turn...

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 IMPORTANT! 
• Note that BEST SHOT mode settings take priority
over mode memory settings. If you turn the camera
off while in the BEST SHOT mode, all settings
except for “Zoom Position” will be configured
according to the BEST SHOT sample scene when
you turn it back on again, regardless of mode
memory on/off settings.
1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.Select the “REC” tab, select “Memory”, and
then press [].
3.Use [
] and [] to select the item you want to
change, and then...

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 IMPORTANT! 
• Under certain conditions, a high shutter speed in
combination with a high ISO sensitivity setting can
cause digital noise (graininess), which makes an
image appear rough. For clean, good-quality images,
use the lowest ISO sensitivity setting possible.
• Using a high ISO sensitivity setting along with the
flash to shoot a nearby subject may result in
improper illumination of the subject.
• “Auto” ISO sensitivity always is used for movie
recording, regardless of...

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 Multi (Multi pattern)
Multi (Multi pattern) metering divides the
image into sections and measures the
light in each section for a balanced
exposure reading. The camera
automatically determines shooting
conditions according to the measured
lighting pattern, and makes exposure
settings accordingly. This type of
metering provides error-free exposure
settings for a wide range of shooting
conditions.
 Center Weighted
Center weighted metering measures
light concentrating on the...

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Using the Filter Function
The camera’s filter function lets you alter the tint of an
image when you record it.
1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.Select the “Quality” tab, select “Filter”, and
then press [].
3.Use [
] and [] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
• Available filter settings are: Off, B/W, Sepia, Red,
Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Purple
 IMPORTANT! 
• Using the camera’s filter feature produces the same
effect as attaching a color filter to the...

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Specifying Color Saturation
Use the following procedure to control the intensity of the
image you are recording.
1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2.Select the “Quality” tab, select “Saturation”,
and then press [].
3.Use [
] and [] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
To get this:
High color saturation (intensity)
Normal color saturation (intensity)
Low color saturation (intensity)
Select this setting:
+2
+1
0
–1
–2
Specifying Outline Sharpness
Use the...