Casio Exilim Ex V8 Users Guide

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1.In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2.On the “REC” tab, select “L/R Key”, and then 
press [X].
3.Use [S] and [T] to select the function you 
want to assign and then press [SET].
After you assign a function, you can control its setting using 
the [W] and [X] keys.
Selecting “Off” leaves the [W] and [X] keys with no function 
assigned.
Displaying an On-screen Grid
The on-screen grid can be displayed on a REC mode monitor 
screen for easy alignment when composing images.
1.In a REC mode,...

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Displaying the Image You Just Recorded 
(Image Review)
When you purchase your camera, it is initially configured with 
the Image Review feature turned on. Image Review displays the 
image you just recorded so you can check it.
1.In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2.On the “REC” tab, select “Review” and then 
press [X].
3.Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want 
and then press [SET].
Using Icon Help
Icon help displays guidance text about an icon when you select it 
on the monitor...

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3.Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want 
and then press [SET].
IMPORTANT!
•The icons listed below do not appear on the display while 
icon help is turned off.
– Flash mode   icon (page 72)
– White balance   icon (page 138)
– Metering mode   icon (page 142)
Using Mode Memory to Configure Power 
On Default Settings
You can configure the camera so it saves certain settings in 
“mode memory” whenever it is turned off, and restores the 
settings the next time you turn the camera...

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4.Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want 
and then press [SET].
*Optical zoom position only.
To do this:Select this 
setting:
Save the current setting when the 
camera turned off, and restore it when 
the camera is turned back onOn
Restore the optimum default when the 
camera is turned onOff
SettingMode 
Memory OnMode Memory Off
Flash
Setting at 
power offAuto
Focus AF (Auto Focus)
White Balance Auto
ISO Auto
AF Area Spot
Metering Multi
Self-timer Off
Flash Intensity 0...

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Resetting the Camera to Its Initial 
Factory Defaults
Use the following procedure when you want to return to the 
camera to its initial factory default settings, which are the ones 
that are configured when you first purchase the camera. See 
“Menu Reference” on page 269 for the initial factory default 
setting for each menu item.
1.Press [MENU].
2.On the “Set Up” tab, select “Reset” and then 
press [X].
3.Use [S] and [T] to select “Reset” and then 
press [SET].
•To cancel the...

156VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES
VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES
Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s 
monitor screen.
1.Open the lens cover to turn on the camera.
2.Press [ ] to enter the 
PLAY mode.
•This will display one of the snapshots in memory, along with 
some information about the settings used to shoot it (page 
268).
•The file type icon that appears at the top of the monitor 
screen depends on the type of file (snapshot, movie, 
audio only, etc) that is currently...

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3.Use [W] and [X] to scroll between images.
Press [X] to scroll forward and [W] to scroll back.
NOTE•Holding down [W] or [X] scrolls at high speed.
•The image that initially appears when scrolling may appear 
to be a bit rough at first, but it will soon be replaced by an 
image with better definition. Note that if you copy an image 
from another type of digital camera, only a rough image 
may be shown on the monitor screen.
To switch to a REC mode
You can enter a REC Mode...

158VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES Audio Playback Controls
You can adjust volume while playback is in progress or paused 
only.Use the following procedure to view a movie on the camera’s 
monitor screen.
1.Enter the PLAY mode and then use [W] and 
[X] to display the movie you want to play.
•Check the file type icon. The file type icon of a movie is 
“ ” (Movie) icon (page 268).
The film-like frame that appears on the monitor screen 
indicates that this is an image from a movie.
2.Press [SET] to start...

159VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES To switch to a REC mode
You can enter a REC Mode by performing any 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).
Movie Playback Controls
IMPORTANT!
•Playback may not be possible for movies not recorded with 
this camera.
To do this:Do this:
Fast forward or fast reverse playback.
•Each press of either button increases 
the speed of the fast forward or fast...

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Playing Back a Movie with Anti Shake
Use the following procedure when you want to play back a 
movie with Anti Shake. Anti Shake is particularly useful when 
you have the camera connected to a TV for viewing, since the 
effects of camera movement are more evident on a big screen.
1.In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2.Select the “PLAY” tab, select “  Anti 
Shake”, and then press [X].
3.Use [S] and [T] to select “On”, and then 
press [SET].
•When Anti Shake is turned on, the...