Casio Exilim Ex V8 Users Guide

261USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
The method you should use to read files from a memory card 
depends on the type of computer you have. Some typical 
examples are shown below. After you connect, use the same 
procedures as those that you use when the camera is connected 
to your computer via the USB cradle.
■If your computer has a memory card slot
After checking to make sure that your computer’s card slot is 
compatible with the memory card you are using to store images, 
insert the memory card into...

262USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
The camera stores images you shoot and other data in 
accordance with the Design Rule for Camera File System 
(DCF).
■About DCF
DCF is a system that defines both image file formats and the 
structure of the folders that store data. This makes it possible for 
a digital camera, printer, or other DCF-compliant device to 
display or print image data from another DCF device.
■Memory Folder Structure
(DCIM Folder)
(Recording Folder)
(Image File)
(Movie File)
(Audio File)...

263USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
*1 Other folders are created when the following BEST SHOT 
scenes are used for recording: “For eBay” or “Auction” 
(scene name depends on camera model), or “For YouTube”. 
The following shows the name of the folder created for each 
scene.
– eBay scene: 100_EBAY
– Auction scene: 100_AUCT
– YouTube scene: 100YOUTB 
*2 Indicates files that can be created in built-in memory only.
Folder and File Contents
•DCIM Folder
Folder that contains all of the camera files
•Recording...

264USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
■Supported Image Files
•Image files shot with this camera
•DCF-compliant image files
Even if an image is DCF-compliant, this camera still may not be 
able to display it. When displaying an image recorded on 
another camera, it may take a long time for the image to appear 
on this camera’s monitor screen.
■Built-in Memory and Memory Card Data 
Handling Precautions
•When saving camera data to a computer hard disk, MO disk, 
or other medium, be sure to transfer the entire...

265APPENDIX
APPENDIX
The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each part 
is explained.
■Camera
FrontBack
General Guide
1
Shutter (page 59)
2Lens Cover (page 43)
3Flash (page 72)
4Lens
5AF Assist/REC light/
Self-timer Lamp 
(pages 58, 64, 77, 135, 272)
6Microphone (pages 83, 99)
5
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6
7Monitor Screen (page 53)
8Zoom controller 
(pages 69, 169, 170)
9Operation Lamp 
(pages 43, 59, 272)
bkMode dial (page 56)
blStrap Hole (page 2)
bmControl Button 
([S], [T], [W], [X])
bn[SET] Button
bo[MENU]...

266APPENDIX Bottom
■USB Cradle
Front
Back
bqSpeaker (page 157)
brBattery/Memory Card Slots (pages 36, 48)
bsCradle Contact (page 38)
btTripod Hole
Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.
bq
br bs bt
1Camera Contact (page 38)
2USB Lamp 
(pages 237, 256, 274)
3[USB] Button 
(pages 223, 237, 256)
4[PHOTO] Button 
(pages 165, 167)
5[CHARGE] Lamp 
(pages 38, 274)
6[AV OUT] (AV output port) 
(page 166)
7[ ] (USB) Connector 
(pages 221, 236, 255)
8[DC IN 5.3V] (External 
Power) Terminal (page 37)
3
2
1
5
4
8...

267APPENDIX
The monitor screen uses various indicators, icons, and values to keep you informed of the camera’s status.
•The sample screens in this section are intended to show you the locations of all the indicators and figures that can appear on the 
monitor screen in various modes. They do not represent screens that actually appear on the camera.
Monitor Screen Contents
■Recording Mode
bq bp bo
bm
bl 1
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bs bt ck cl
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br bn
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cq
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1Flash Mode (page 72)
2Focus Mode (page 123)
3White...

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■Snapshot Playback Mode
1File Type (page 156)
2Protect Indicator (page 197)
3Folder Name/File Name 
(page 196)
4Snapshot Image Quality 
(page 63)
5Snapshot Image Size 
(page 62)
6ISO Sensitivity (page 141)
7Aperture Value 
(pages 60, 92, 95)
8Shutter Speed 
(pages 60, 93, 95)
9Date/Time (page 210)
bkMetering Mode (page 142)
blWhite Balance Setting 
(page 138)
bmFlash Mode (page 72)
bnRecording Mode
boBattery Level Indicator 
(page 40)
bpHistogram (page 148)
bqExposure Compensation 
(page...

269APPENDIX
The tables in this section show the items that appears on the 
menus that appear on the monitor screen when you press 
[MENU]. The items included on the menus depend on whether 
the camera is in a REC mode or PLAY mode.
•An asterisk (*) indicates reset default settings.
■REC Mode
REC Tab Menu
Menu Reference
Focus(Auto Focus)*/ (Macro) / 
(Infinity) / (Manual Focus)
ContinuousNormal Speed / High Speed / 
Flash Cont. / Off*
Self-timer10 sec / 2 sec / X3 / Off*
Face 
RecognitionFamily First /...

270APPENDIX Quality Tab Menu
Set Up Tab Menu
Size8M (3264 × 2448)* / 3:2 (3264 × 2176) / 
6M (2816 × 2112) / 4M (2304 × 1728) / 
2M (1600 × 1200) / VGA (640 × 480)
Quality 
(Snapshots)Fine / Normal* / Economy
Quality 
(Movies)UHQ* / UHQ Wide / HQ / HQ Wide / Normal / LP
EV Shift–2.0 / –1.7 / –1.3 / –1.0 / –0.7 / –0.3 / 0.0* / 
+0.3 / +0.7 / +1.0 / +1.3 / +1.7 / +2.0
White BalanceAuto* /   (Daylight) /   (Overcast) / 
 (Shade) /   (Day White Fluorescent) / 
 (Daylight Fluorescent) /   (Tungsten) /...