Casio Exilim EX V8 User Manual
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31INTRODUCTION •Be sure to read the user documentation that comes with the camera and special charger unit before using or charging the battery. •If a 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 battery correctly. •Should fluid from a 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.■AC Adaptor •Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure you observe the following precautions when using the AC adaptor. – Use only the AC adaptor specified for this camera. – Use the AC adaptor to supply power only to devices that are specified for use with it. – Use a 100 to 240V AC (50/60Hz) wall outlet as a power source. – Never plug the power cord into a wall outlet that is shared by other devices, or into a shared extension cord. •Misuse of the AC adaptor can cause it to become damaged, creating the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure you observe the following precautions when using the AC adaptor. – Never place heavy objects on the AC adaptor or subject it to direct heat. – Never try to modify the AC adaptor or subject it to bending. – Do not twist or pull on the power cord. – Should the power cord or plug ever become damaged, contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
32INTRODUCTION •Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock. •Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure you observe the following precautions when using the AC adaptor. – Never locate the power cord near a stove or other heating device. – When unplugging from the wall outlet, grasp the plug on the AC adaptor power cord. Never pull on the power cord. – Insert the plug into the wall outlet as far as it will go. – Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet before leaving the camera unattended for long periods, such as when leaving on a trip, etc. – At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet and clean off any dust built up around the prongs.■USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions •Make sure you always remove the camera from the USB cradle before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor. •Charging, USB data communication, the Photo Stand operation can cause the AC adaptor to become warm. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
33INTRODUCTION ■Battery Life •Battery continuous operation times provided in this manual represent the approximate amount of time before the camera turns off due to low battery power when being powered by the special battery under normal temperature (23°C (73°F)). They do not guarantee that you will be able to achieve the indicated level of operation. Actual battery life is greatly affected by ambient temperature, battery storage conditions, the amount of time spent in storage, etc. •Leaving the camera on can run down battery and cause the low battery warning to appear. Turn off the camera whenever you are not using it. •The low battery warning indicates that the camera is about to turn off due to low battery power. Charge the battery as soon as possible. Leaving low or dead batteries in the camera can lead to battery leakage and data corruption. ■Data Error Precautions •Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in camera memory. – While the camera is performing an operation, removing the battery or memory card from the camera, or placing the camera onto or removing it from the USB cradle – While the operation lamp is flashing green after turning off the camera, removing the memory card from the camera or placing the camera onto or removing it from the USB cradle – Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the camera from the USB cradle, or disconnecting the AC adaptor from the USB cradle while a data communication operation is being performed – Using a battery that is low – Other abnormal operations Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to appear on the monitor screen (page 280). Perform the action indicated by the message that appears. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
34INTRODUCTION ■Operating Environment •The operating temperature range of the camera is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). •Do not place the camera in any of the following locations. – In an area exposed to direct sunlight, or large amounts of moisture or dust – Near an air conditioner or in other areas subjected to extreme temperature or humidity – Inside of a motor vehicle on a hot day, or in an area subjected to strong vibration ■Condensation •Sudden and extreme temperature changes, such as when the camera is moved from the outdoors on a cold winter day into a warm room, can cause water droplets called “condensation” to form on the interior and the exterior of the camera. Note that condensation can cause malfunction of the camera. To avoid condensation, place the camera into a plastic bag before subjecting it to sudden temperature change. Wait until the air in the bag has had enough time to become acclimated to the new temperature before removing the camera. After that, open the battery cover and leave it open for a few hours. ■Power Supply •Use only the special rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-50) to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported. •The camera does not have a separate battery for the clock. The date and time settings of the camera are cleared about 12 hours after power is totally cut off (from both the battery and USB cradle). If this happens, be sure to reconfigure these settings after power is restored (page 210). ■Lens •Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction. •You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain types of images, such as a slight bend in lines that should be straight. This is due to the characteristics of lens, and does not indicate malfunction of the camera. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
35INTRODUCTION ■Caring for your camera •Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the lens surface can interfere with proper operation of the camera. Avoid touching the lens surface. To clean the lens surface, use a blower to blow off dust or foreign matter and then wipe with a soft, dry cloth. •Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the flash can interfere with proper operation of the camera. Avoid touching the flash. If the flash becomes dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth. •To clean the camera, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. ■Monitor Screen Images •The images that normally appear on the monitor screen during image playback are smaller than normal, and so you cannot see all of the detail of the actual image. Your camera has an image zoom feature (page 169) which you can use to enlarge the monitor screen image. You can use this feature for on-the-spot checks of important images. ■Other Precautions •The camera becomes slightly warm during use. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
36GETTING READY GETTING READY Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-50). IMPORTANT! •Use of any type of battery other than NP-50 is not supported. To load the battery 1. Open the battery cover. While pressing the battery cover, slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow. 2.Load the battery into the camera. With the EXILIM logo on the battery facing downwards (in the direction of the lens), hold the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow as you slide the battery into the camera. Press the battery in until the stopper secures it in place.Charging the Battery 12 Monitor Screen BackStopper EXILIM log o Front Back Battery contacts Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
37GETTING READY 3.Close the battery cover. Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it securely into place as you press it against the camera. The battery is not fully charged when you use the camera for the first time after purchasing it. Use the following procedure to charge it.To charge the battery 1. Plug the USB cradle into a household power outlet. 2.Make sure the camera is turned off. If the camera is on, turn it off by closing the lens cover. 1 2AC AdaptorUSB Cradle AC power cord[DC IN 5.3V] Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
38GETTING READY 3.With the camera positioned so the monitor screen is facing towards you as shown in the illustration, place it onto the USB cradle. The [CHARGE] lamp lights red and charging starts. •It takes about 150 minutes to achieve a full charge. Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity, remaining power, and charging conditions. When charging is complete The [CHARGE] lamp, which was lit red during charging, changes to green. Remove the camera from the USB cradle and unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet. If the [CHARGE] lamp flashes green This indicates that charging cannot be performed because you have just finished using the camera, or because the temperature in your location is too hot or too cold. If this happens, wait until the camera returns to normal temperature. When the camera returns to a temperature where charging can be performed, the [CHARGE] lamp will light red. Carefully insert the camera as far as it will go.Cradle contact [CHARGE] lamp Camera contact Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
39GETTING READY If the [CHARGE] lamp flashes red This indicates that the camera or battery is faulty, or that the battery is loaded in the camera incorrectly. Remove the battery from the camera and check if its contacts are dirty. If they are, wipe them off with a dry cloth and then reload the battery into the camera. After confirming that the AC adaptor is plugged into the power outlet and the USB cradle, set the camera on the cradle again.IMPORTANT! •Use only the bundled USB cradle or the separately available special charger unit (BC-40L) to charge the special rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-50). The battery cannot be charged using any other type of charger device. Attempting to use a different charger can result in unexpected accident. •This camera is designed for use only with the USB cradle that comes with it. Never try to use any other type of cradle. •Use only the AC adaptor that comes bundled with the camera. Never use any other type of AC adaptor. Use of the separately available AD-C30, AD-C40, AD-C620, or AD-C630 is not supported. ■Battery Life and Number of Images between Charges See page 286 for details. If an error still continues to occur after you perform the above steps, it could mean that the battery is faulty. Contact your nearest CASIO authorized service center. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
40GETTING READY ■Battery Power Conservation Tips •When you do not need to use the flash, select “ ” (flash off) for the flash setting (page 72). •Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features to protect against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the camera (page 45). ■Checking Remaining Battery Power As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates remaining power as shown below. “ ” indicates that battery power is low. Charge the battery as soon as possible. Recording is not possible when “ ” is indicated. Charge the battery immediately. IMPORTANT! •Due to differences in the power requirements of each mode, the battery indicator may show a lower level in the PLAY mode than what it shows in a REC mode. This is normal, and does not indicate malfunction. •Leaving the camera for about 12 hours with no power supplied while the battery is dead will cause its date and time settings to be cleared. You will have to re-configure the settings after power is restored. Remaining PowerHigh Low Battery Indicator Indicator ColorLight blueOrange Red Red Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals