Casio Exilim EX V7 User Manual

							
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■Memory Card Precautions
•If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore 
normal operation by reformatting it. However, it is 
recommended that you always take along more than one 
memory card whenever using the camera far away from the 
home or office.
• If you experience problems while trying to playback recorded 
images, try re-formatting the memory card.
• As you record data to and delete data from a memory card a 
number of times, it loses its ability to retain data. Because of 
this, periodic re-formatting of a memory card is 
recommended.
• Make sure that the battery is charged fully before starting a 
formatting operation. Formatting may not be performed 
correctly and the memory card may be damaged if the 
camera powers down while formatting is in progress.
• Never open the battery cover while formatting is in progress. 
Doing so can damage the memory card. The following are menu operations you will need to use to 
configure camera settings. Take a few moments to become 
familiar with them.
•
See “Menu Reference” on page 255 for information about 
menu contents.
Example Menu Screen
Press [MENU] to display the 
menu screen.
•Menu contents are different 
in a REC mode and PLAY 
mode. This screen shows a 
REC mode menu.
Using On-screen Menus
Tabs
Settings
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Menu Screen Operation Buttons
The following is the procedure for menu operations in a REC 
mode.
1.In a REC mode, press [MENU].
This displays the menu screen.
2.Use [
W] and [ X] to select the tab where the 
item you want to configure is located.
Here, we will select the “REC” tab.
3.Use [ S] and [ T] to 
select the item you 
want to configure and 
then press [ X].
Example: Select “Focus” and 
then press [ X].
4.Use [ S] and [ T] to select the setting you want.
5.Apply the setting.
• Pressing [SET] applies the selected setting and exits the 
menu screen.
• Pressing [ W] instead of [SET] applies the selected setting 
and returns to the menu screen. You can then continue 
configuring other settings, if you want.
• To select another tab, press [ W], use [ S] to return to the 
tab and then use [ W] and [ X] to switch to another tab.
IMPORTANT!
• Entering the easy mode (page 65) changes display 
contents to four menu items each, using larger size 
characters. The easy mode also displays simple onscreen 
help.
[W ] [ X] Select tabs. [ X] is also used to apply a setting.
[S ] [T ] Select a setting option.
[SET] Applies the selected settings.
[MENU] Exits the menu screen.
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Each press of [S] (DISP) changes the contents of the monitor 
screen as shown below.
■ REC Modes ■
PLAY mode
Changing the Contents of the Monitor 
Screen
Indicators on Histogram on
Indicators off
Indicators on Histogram/Details on
Indicators off
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IMPORTANT!
•Pressing [ S] (DISP) will not change monitor screen 
contents during standby or recording of an audio snapshot.
• You can use [ S] (DISP) to turn off the monitor screen only 
when voice recording in a REC mode. You cannot turn off 
the monitor screen for any other recording function.
• Pressing [ S] (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 [ S] (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. Perform one of the following operations if you find that you have 
gotten lost while performing button operations during recording 
or playback.
REC mode
If you lose your way...
Current ScreenTo return to the normal snapshot or 
movie recording screen, press:
Menu screen Press [MENU].
“There are no files.” 
screen Perform one of the following operations.
– Press the shutter button.
– Align the mode dial with the desired 
REC mode.
– Press [ ] (PLAY) (with the lens  cover open).
PLAY mode screen
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PLAY mode
Current ScreenTo return to the normal playback 
screen
Menu screen [MENU] or [ ]
REC mode screen Press [ ].
Delete screen Press [ ]. You could also select 
“Cancel” and then press [SET].
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SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT
Your CASIO digital camera has eight recording modes, each of 
which is described below. Before recording an image, use the 
mode dial to select the recording mode that suits the type of 
image you are trying to record.
• (
Snapshot)
Use this mode to record still images. This is the mode you 
should normally use for image recording.
•  (BEST SHOT)
Simply select one of a collection of built-in sample scenes and 
the camera sets up for the scene you selected for beautiful 
snapshots every time (page 96). •
A (Aperture Priority AE)
In this mode, you select the aperture, and other settings are 
adjusted accordingly (page 84).
• S (Shutter Speed Priority AE)
In this mode, you select the shutter speed, and other settings 
are adjusted accordingly (page 86).
• M (Manual Exposure)
This mode gives you total control over aperture and shutter 
speed settings (page 87).
•  (easy mode)
This mode eliminates troublesome setups (page 65) .
•  (MOVIE BEST SHOT)
Simply select one of a collection of built-in sample movie 
scenes and the camera sets up for the scene you selected for 
beautiful movies every time (page 96).
•  (Movie)
Use this mode to record movies (page 90).
Specifying the Recording Mode
Snapshot
BEST SHOT
A Aperture Priority AE
S Shutter Speed Priority AE
M Manual Exposure
easy mode
MOVIE BEST SHOT
Movie
Mode dial
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NOTE•The icon of the currently 
selected recording mode 
(like “ ” for the Snapshot 
mode) is displayed on the 
monitor screen. Holding the camera with one hand can result in accidental hand 
movement. Hold the camera securely with both hands when 
shooting snapshots.
•
To protect against accidentally dropping the camera, attach 
the wrist strap and make sure it is around your fingers or wrist 
while you are operating the camera.
• The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera only. 
Never use it for any other purpose.
• Never swing the camera around by its strap.
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Snapshot mode icon
Holding the Camera Correctly
Horizontal Vertical
Hold the camera as shown in the illustration, with your arms 
firmly against your sides.
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IMPORTANT!
•Take care that your fingers and the strap do not cover any 
of the areas indicated in the illustration.NOTE•Good-looking images are impossible if you move the 
camera when you press the shutter button or while the 
Auto Focus operation is being performed. Holding the 
camera correctly, carefully press the shutter button and 
take care that you do not move the camera as the shutter 
releases. This is especially important when available 
lighting is low, which slows down the shutter speed.
Flash
AF Assist/REC light/
Self-timer Lamp
Microphone Lens
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1.Slide open the lens cover to turn on the 
camera.
2.Align the mode dial 
with  (Snapshot).
Confirm that the subject 
(people, scenery, etc.) and 
the Snapshot icon “ ” are 
displayed on the monitor 
screen.
3.Focus the image.
While the focus frame is aligned with the subject, half-press 
the shutter button.
Auto Focus will focus the image automatically, and the focus 
frame and operation lamp will turn green. The shutter 
speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity also will be set 
automatically.Shooting a Snapshot
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Focus Frame
Snapshot Icon
Remaining Snapshot
Memory Capacity
Shutter Button
Operation Lamp
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4.Shoot the image.
When the image is focused, press the shutter button the rest 
of the way.
This will shoot the snapshot and save it to the memory card 
or the camera’s built-in memory.
IMPORTANT!
•While the “Anti Shake” setting is “  Auto” or “  
Camera Shake”, half pressing the shutter will cause the 
camera to vibrate and emit an operation sound. This is 
normal and does not indicate malfunction (page 124).
NOTE•The aperture value indicates the size of the opening that 
lets light into the camera. A larger aperture value indicates 
a smaller opening.
• Shutter speed indicates the amount of time that light is 
allowed into the camera. A slower shutter speed means 
that light is allowed in for a longer time. Shutter speed is 
indicated on the monitor screen as seconds (1/1000 
second, etc.)
If the image does not focus...
If the focus frame stays red and the operation lamp is flashing 
green, it means that the image is not in focus (because the 
subject is too close, etc.). Point the camera at the subject and try 
to focus again.
Shutter Button
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