Casio Exilim Ex V8 Users Guide

							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.
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							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.
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							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.
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							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.
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							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.
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							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
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							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]
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							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
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							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.
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							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
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