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Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card
Reader/Writer
See the user documentation that comes with the SD
memory card reader/writer for details about how to use it.
Using a Commercially Available PC Card Reader/Writer
and PC Card Adaptor (for an SD memory card or MMC)
See the user documentation that comes with the PC card
reader/writer and PC card adaptor for details about how to
use them.
Memory Data
Images recorded with this camera and other data are
stored in memory using DCF (Design rule for Camera File
system) protocol. DCF protocol is designed to make it
easier to exchange image and other data between digital
cameras and other devices.
DCF Protocol
DCF devices (digital cameras, printers, etc.) can exchange
images with each other. DCF protocol defines a format for
image file data and the folder structure for file memory, so
images can be viewed using another manufacturer’s DCF
camera or printed on a DCF printer.
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Memory Folder Structure

 Folder Structure
DCIM (DCIM Folder)
100CASIO (Storage folder)
CIMG0001.JPG (Image file)
CIMG0002.AVI (Movie file)
CIMG0003.WAV (Audio file)
CIMG0004.JPG (Audio snapshot image file)
CIMG0004.WAV (Audio snapshot audio file)
101CASIO (Storage folder)102CASIO (Storage folder)
FAVORITE*(FAVORITE folder)
CIMG0001.JPG (Storage file)
CIMG0002.JPG (Storage file)
MISC (DPOF file folder)
AUTPRINT.MRK (DPOF file)
SCENE*(BEST SHOT folder)
UEXZ5001.JPE (User setup file)
UEXZ5002.JPE (User setup file)
*These folders are created in built-in memory only.
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 Folder and File Contents
•DCIM folder
Folder that stores all of the digital camera files
•Storage folder
Folder for storing files created by the digital camera
•Image file
File that contains an image recorded with the digital
camera (File Name Extension: JPG)
•Movie file
File that contains a movie recorded with the digital
camera (File Name Extension: AVI)
•Audio file
File that contains an audio recording (File Name
Extension: WAV)
•Audio snapshot image file
File that contains the image part of an audio snapshot
(File Name Extension: JPG)
•Audio snapshot audio file
File that contains the audio part of an audio snapshot
(File Name Extension: WAV)
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•FAVORITE folder (Built-in memory only)
Folder that contains Favorites image files
(Image Size: 320 × 
240 pixels)
•DPOF file folder
Folder that contains DPOF files
•BEST SHOT folder (Built-in memory only)
Folder that contains BEST SHOT user setup files
•User setup file (Built-in memory only)
Files that contain BEST SHOT user setupsImage Files Supported by the Camera
•Image files recorded with this camera
•DCF protocol image files
Certain DCF functions may not be supported. When
displaying an image recorded on another camera model, it
may take a long time for the image to appear on the
display.
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 Built-in Memory and Memory Card
Precautions
•Note that the folder named “DCIM” is the parent (top)
folder of all the files in memory. When transferring
memory contents to a hard disk, CD-R, MO disk, or other
external storage, treat all the contents inside a DCIM
folder as a set and always keep them together. You can
change the name of the DCIM folder on your computer.
Changing the name to a date is a good way to keep track
of multiple DCIM folders. However, if you even want to
copy the folders back to the camera’s file memory, be
sure you change the name of the DCIM folder back to
“DCIM” first. The camera does not recognize any folder
name other than DCIM.
•Memory Folders and files must be stored in accordance
with the “Memory Folder Structure” shown on page 202 in
order for the camera to be able to recognize them
correctly.
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USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
This section explains the software and applications on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera, and provides an
overview of what you can do with them.
Note that the procedure you need to perform depends on whether you are using computer running under Windows (see below)
or a Macintosh (see page 215).
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer
Your digital camera comes bundled with useful applications for using it in combination with a computer. Install the applications
you need on your computer.
Selecting the Software You Need
Install the software on your computer that allows you to perform the type of operations you want.
Purpose
USB connection to a
computer for image transfer
Management of images
transferred to a computer
Software Name
–
USB driver Type B
Photo Loader 2.3
* DirectX 9.0c
Supported Windows Versions
XP/2000/Me
98SE/98
XP/2000/Me/98SE/98
Required Operation
Establish a connection between the camera and
computer. Installation of the USB driver is not
required (page 189).
Establish a connection between the camera
and computer. Install the USB driver Type B(page 189).
Install Photo Loader 2.3 (page 208).
*If the computer does not have DirectX 9.0 or
higher installed, install DirectX 9.0c (page
210).
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Purpose
Snapshot retouching,
reorientation, printing
Movie playback
Viewing of user
documentation (PDF) files
Software Name
Photohands 1.0
* DirectX 9.0c
Adobe Reader 6.0
–
Supported Windows Versions
XP/2000/Me/98SE/98
XP/2000/Me/98SE/98
XP/2000/Me/98SE
98
Required Operation
Install Photohands 1.0 (page 211).
Windows Media Player is not included on the
CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera,
but it is included with Windows. Use the
Windows Media Player application that is
installed with Windows for playback.
*If you are running Windows 2000, 98SE or 98
with a DirectX version that is lower than 9.0,
install DirectX 9.0c (page 210).
If your computer does not already have Adobe
Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed,
install Adobe Reader 6.0 (page 218).
If your computer does not already have Adobe
Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed, go
to the Adobe Systems Incorporated website
and install Acrobat Reader 5.0.5.
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Computer System Requirements
Computer system requirements are different for each of the
applications. Be sure to check the requirements for the
particular application you are trying to use. Note that the
values provided here are minimum requirements for
running each application. Actual requirements are greater,
depending on the number of images and the sizes of the
images being handled.USB driver Type B
OS: 98SE/98
•In the case of Windows XP, 2000, or Me, connect the
camera to the computer. You do not need to install the
USB driver from the bundled CD-ROM.
•Correct operation is not guaranteed on a computer that
has been upgraded from Windows 95 or 3.1.
Photo Loader 2.3
OS: XP/2000/Me/98SE/98
Memory: At least 16MB
HD: At least 7MB
Other: Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; DirectX 9.0 or higher
Photohands 1.0
OS: XP/2000/Me/98SE/98
Memory: At least 64MB
HD: At least 10MB
DirectX 9.0c
OS: XP/2000/Me/98SE/98
HD: At least 65MB free space during installation, 18MB
after installation is complete.
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Adobe Reader 6.0
OS: XP/2000/Me/98SE
CPU: Pentium
Memory: 32MB
HD: 60MB
Other: Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher
 IMPORTANT! 
•For details about Windows minimum system
requirements, see the “Read me” file on the CD-
ROM that comes bundled with the camera.
Managing Images on a PC
To manage images on a PC, you need to install the Photo
Loader application from the CD-ROM that comes with the
camera.
•Use the CD-ROM whose contents label shows “Photo
Loader”.
 NOTE 
•If you already have Photo Loader installed on your
computer, check its version. If the bundled version is
newer than the one you have, uninstall the old
version of Photo Loader and then install the newer
version.
The CD-ROM includes the software and user
documentation for various languages. Check the CD-ROM
menu screen to see if applications and user documentation
are available for a particular language.
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Getting Started
Start up your computer and insert the CD-ROM into its CD-
ROM drive. This will automatically launch the menu
application, which displays a menu screen on your
computer.
•The menu application may not start up automatically on
some computers. If this happens, navigate to the CD-
ROM and double-click “menu.exe” to launch the menu
application.

Selecting a Language
First select a language. Note that some software is not
available in all languages.
1.On the menu screen, click the tab for the
language you want.

Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File
You should always read the “Read me” file for “Photo
Loader” before installing it. The “Read me” file contains
information you need to know when installing the
application.
1.Click the “Read me” button for “Photo
Loader”.
 IMPORTANT! 
•Before upgrading or reinstalling Photo Loader, or
before installing it onto another computer, be sure to
read the “Read me” file for information about
retaining existing libraries.
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Installing Photo Loader
1.Click the “Install” button for “Photo Loader”.
2.Follow the instructions that appear on your
computer screen.
 IMPORTANT! 
•Be sure to follow the instructions carefully and
completely. If you make a mistake when installing
Photo Loader, you may not be able to browse your
existing library information and HTML files that are
created automatically by Photo Loader. In some
cases, image files may be lost.

Checking for the Proper Version of DirectX
In order to manage images using Photo Loader, your
computer also needs to have DirectX 9.0 or higher
installed. You can check the installed version of DirectX
using your PC’s DirectX Diagnostic Tool.
1.On your PC, click [Start], [All Programs],
[Accessories], [System Tools], and then
[System Information].
2.On the [Tools] menu of the window that
appears, select [DirectX Diagnostic Tool].
3.On the [System] tab, check to make sure that
the version shown for the “DirectX Version”
item is 9.0 or higher.
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