Casio EX-S3 - Exilim 3MP Digital Camera User Manual Download

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Digital Camera

EX-S3

User’s Guide

K856PCM1DMX

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Page 1: ...rchasing this CASIO Product Before using it be sure to read the precautions contained in this User s Guide and keep the User s Guide in a safe place for future reference E Digital Camera EX S3 User s Guide K856PCM1DMX ...

Page 2: ...ble lithium ion battery NP 20 CD ROM USB Cradle CA 22 USB Cable Basic Reference PHOTO CHARGE USB Strap Special AC Adaptor Inlet Type AC power cord The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera Special AC Adaptor Plug in Type Dummy card Loaded in the camera when you purchase...

Page 3: ...ded image 17 To delete an image 18 19 GETTING READY About This Manual 19 General Guide 20 Camera 20 USB Cradle 21 Monitor Screen Contents 22 REC mode 22 PLAY mode 23 Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 23 Indicator Lamps 24 Attaching the Strap 24 Power Requirements 25 To load the battery 25 To charge the battery 26 Power Supply Precautions 30 Turning the Camera On and Off 34 Auto Power Off...

Page 4: ...oupling Shot 58 Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image Pre shot 60 Using the Movie Mode 62 Using the Histogram 63 REC Mode Camera Settings 65 Specifying ISO Sensitivity 65 Turning Image Review On and Off 66 Assigning Functions to the and Keys 66 Assigning Functions to the and Keys 67 Specifying Power On Default Settings 68 Resetting the Camera 69 70 PLAYBACK Basic Playback Operation...

Page 5: ...ORITE folder 93 To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 94 To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 95 97 OTHER SETTINGS Turning the Key Tone On and Off 97 Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen 97 Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method 98 Using the Alarm 99 To set an alarm 99 Stopping the Alarm 100 Setting the Clock 101 To select your Home Time zone 101 To set the current ...

Page 6: ...mory Data 124 DCF Protocol 124 Memory Directory Structure 124 Image Files Supported by the Camera 125 Built in Memory and Memory Card Precautions 126 127 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Using the Album Feature 127 Creating an album 127 Selecting an Album Layout 128 Configuring Detailed Album Settings 129 Viewing Album Files 131 Saving an Album 134 Installing the Software from the CD ROM 134 About...

Page 7: ...N 7 142 APPENDIX Menu Reference 142 Indicator Lamp Reference 144 Camera Indicator Lamps 144 USB Cradle Indicator Lamps 146 Troubleshooting Guide 147 Display Messages 149 Specifications 150 Main Specifications 150 ...

Page 8: ...sh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon Technologies AG of Germany and licensed to the MultiMediaCard Association MMCA Acrobat and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated The USB driver mass storage uses Phoenix Technologies Ltd software Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997 Phoenix Technologies Ltd All Rights Reserved Othe...

Page 9: ...adle Best Shot Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of image you are trying to record and the camera performs troublesome setups automatically for beautiful pictures every time Coupling Shot and Pre shot Coupling Shot lets you combine two subjects into a single image while Pre shot lets you add a subject to a previously recorded background image This means you can create images tha...

Page 10: ...gital camera and printers Digital Print Order Format DPOF Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want using a DPOF compatible printer DPOF can also be used when specifying images and quantities for printing by professional print services PRINT Image Matching II Compatible Images include PRINT Image Matching II data mode setting and other camera setup information A printer that supports P...

Page 11: ...om the flash can cause eye damage if it is fired too close to the eyes This is especially true with young children When using the flash the camera should be at least one meter 3 3 from the eyes of the subject Keep the camera away from water and other liquids and never let it get wet Moisture creates the danger of fire and electric shock Never use the camera outdoors in the rain or snow at the seas...

Page 12: ...pies of data by transferring them to personal computer memory Never open the battery cover disconnect the AC adaptor from the camera or unplug the AC adaptor from the wall socket while recording images Doing so will not only make storage of the current image impossible it can also corrupt other image data already stored in file memory Data Error Precautions Your digital camera is manufactured usin...

Page 13: ...n a cold day or otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature there is the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or on interior components Condensation can cause malfunction of the camera so you should avoid exposing it to conditions that might cause condensation To keep condensation from forming place the camera into a plastic bag before moving it into a location that is ...

Page 14: ... can scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction Fingerprints dust or any other soiling of the lens can interfere with proper image recording Never touch the lens with your fingers You can remove dust particles from the lens surface by using a lens blower to blow them off Next wipe the surface of the lens with a soft lens cloth Other Take care never to sit down with the camera in the pocket of ...

Page 15: ... 25 2 Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery page 26 Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge 1 2 3 PHOTO CHARGE USB REC PLA Y MENU SET DISP 2 1 Inlet Type 1 Plug in Type ...

Page 16: ...then press SET 6 Use and to select the summer time DST setting you want and then press SET 7 Use and to select the date format setting you want and then press SET 8 Set the date and the time 9 Press SET to register the clock settings and exit the setting screen REC PLAY MENU SET DISP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 To configure display language and clock settings IMPORTANT Be sure to configure the following set...

Page 17: ...U SET DISP 3 1 To view a recorded image See page 70 for details 1 Press the power button to turn on the camera 2 Align the mode selector with REC 3 Point the camera at the subject use the monitor screen or viewfinder to compose the image 4 Holding the camera still gently press the shutter release button To record an image See page 41 for details REC PLAY MENU SET DISP 1 4 2 3 ...

Page 18: ...selector with PLAY 3 Press 4 Use and to display the image you want to delete 5 Use and to select Delete To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything select Cancel 6 Press SET to delete the image To delete an image See page 83 for details REC PLAY MENU SET DISP 1 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 19: ...erm file memory in this manual is a general term that refers to the location where your camera is currently storing the images you record File memory can be any one of the following three locations The camera s built in Flash memory An SD memory card loaded in the camera A MultiMediaCard loaded in the camera For more information about how the camera stores images see page 107 This term as used in ...

Page 20: ...he camera Camera 5 6 1 2 3 4 Front 1 Power button 2 Shutter release button 3 Flash 4 Lens 5 Microphone 6 Self timer lamp REC PLAY MENU SET DISP D 9 8 7 0 A E F C B 7 Viewfinder 8 Operation Flash charge lamp 9 MENU button 0 Mode selector A Strap bar B Battery cover C SET button D E DISP button F Monitor Screen Back ...

Page 21: ... placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB cradle lets you perform the following tasks Battery charging page 26 Automatic transfer of images to a computer page 112 Viewing of images using the Photo Stand slideshow feature page 81 1 Camera connector 2 USB lamp 3 USB button 4 CHARGE lamp 5 PHOTO button PHOTO CHARGE USB 1 23 5 4 7 6 Back 6 DC IN 5 3V AC adaptor connector 7 USB USB port Front ...

Page 22: ... Auto Sunlight Shade Light Bulb Fluorescent Manual Quality FINE NORMAL ECONOMY Battery capacity Image size 2048 x1536 pixels 1600 x1200 pixels 1280 x 960 pixels 640 x 480 pixels Movie Recording recording time seconds Date and time EV value Memory capacity Remaining number of storable images Flash Mode indicator None Auto Flash Off Flash On Red eye reduction Built in memory selected for data storag...

Page 23: ...0 480 pixels Date and time Image protection indicator Built in memory selected for data storage Memory card selected for data storage PLAY mode PLAY mode file type Snapshot Movie Indicators on page 22 Histogram on page 63 Indicators off Monitor screen off Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Each press of the DISP button changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below You cannot t...

Page 24: ...PLAY MEN U SET DISP Self timer lamp Operation Flash charge lamp USB lamp CHARGE lamp REC PLAY MEN U SET DISP RE C PLAY MEN U SET DISP Attaching the Strap Attach the strap to the strap bar as shown in the illustration IMPORTANT Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when using the camera to protect against accidentally dropping it The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera only Do...

Page 25: ...e battery cover closed and then slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow while pressing down on it IMPORTANT Use only the special NP 20 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera Use of any other type of battery is not supported NOTE To remove the battery open the battery cover Taking care that the battery does not suddenly fall out of the camera tilt the camera towards the side...

Page 26: ...tor is designed for operation with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC Note however that the shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area If you plan to use the AC adaptor in a geographic area where the power receptacle shape is different from that in your area replace the AC power cord with one of the other ones that comes with the camera or purchase...

Page 27: ...rging time depends on current battery capacity and charging conditions Use only the USB cradle CA 22 or the optionally available charger unit BC 10L to charge the special NP 20 rechargeable lithium ion battery Never use any other charging device Use only the bundled AC adaptor Never use any other type of AC adaptor Do not use optionally available AD C40 AD C620 and AD C630 AC adaptors with this ca...

Page 28: ...g the Photo Stand feature only If the camera works normally 1 Continue using the camera until the current charge is used up and then charge the battery If the camera does not work normally This can mean there is a problem with how the battery is loaded 1 Remove the battery from the camera and check the battery contacts for dirt If the contacts are dirty wipe them clean with a dry cloth 2 Check to ...

Page 29: ...lash Off Monitor screen On Image recorded about every 10 seconds 2 Continuous Playback Conditions Normal temperature 25 C 77 F Scroll one image about every 10 seconds Approximate Battery Life 80 minutes 480 shots 120 minutes Operation Continuous Recording 1 Continuous Snapshot Recording Continuous Playback 2 Recording one image per minute under the above conditions reduces battery life to about on...

Page 30: ...ately whenever either of these indicators appears Battery Level High Low Indicator Power Supply Precautions Note the following precautions when handling or using the battery and the optional charger unit Battery Handling Precautions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before trying to use the battery for the first time Keep these safety precautions and all operating...

Page 31: ... subject to high temperatures Should you ever notice leakage strange odor heat generation discoloration deformation or any other abnormal condition while using charging or storing a battery immediately remove it from the camera or optional charger unit and keep it away from open flame If the battery does not achieve full charge after the normal charging time has passed stop charging Continued char...

Page 32: ...amera only Use only the USB cradle that comes with the camera or the specified optional charger unit to charge the battery Never use any other type of charger unit for charging A new battery is not charged Be sure to charge the battery before using it for the first time Use of a battery in cold environments shortens the operating time you can expect on a full charge Charge the battery in a locatio...

Page 33: ...while your hands are wet Doing so creates the risk of electric shock Do not overload extension cords or wall outlets Doing so creates the danger of fire and electric shock Should the cord of the AC adaptor become damaged exposed internal wiring request a replacement from a CASIO authorized service center A damaged AC adaptor cord creates the danger of fire or electric shock Make sure you always re...

Page 34: ...ower is turned off by the Auto Power Off feature press the power button to turn it back on again ON OFF Power button Auto Power Off APO Auto Power Off APO automatically turns off the camera when you do not perform any operation for a certain amount of time 1 Turn on the camera and then align the mode selector with REC or PLAY 2 Press MENU 3 Use and to select the Set Up tab 4 Use and to select Auto...

Page 35: ... Auto Power Off trigger time to 5 minutes Select this setting 2 min 5 min Using the On screen Menus Pressing MENU displays menus on the monitor screen that you can use to perform various operations The menu that appears depends on whether you are in the REC mode or the PLAY mode The following shows an example menu procedure in the REC mode 1 Turn on the camera and then align the mode selector with...

Page 36: ... Move between the settings Display the options available for a setting Select an option Register an option selection and exit the menu screen Register an option selection and return to the menu screen Exit the menu screen Do this Press and Press Press Press and Press or press SET Press and Press SET Press Press the MENU button Settings Selection cursor indicates the currently selected item Tab ...

Page 37: ...change the currently selected setting Example To select the REC Mode item To do this Apply the setting and exit the menu screen Apply the setting and return to feature selection in step 4 Apply the setting and return to tab selection in step 3 Perform this key operation Press SET Press 1 Press 2 Use to move back up to tab selection 6 Perform one of the following operations to apply the setting you...

Page 38: ...ed whenever power is totally cut off This can happen if the battery goes dead while the camera is not being supplied power by the USB cradle The clock setting screen will appear automatically the next time you turn on power after the settings are cleared Set the date and time before using the camera The current date and time settings will be cleared if the battery remains dead without being charge...

Page 39: ...nish Italiano Italian Português Portuguese Chinese Complex Chinese Simplified Korean 3 Use and to select the geographical area where you live and then press SET 4 Use and to select the name of the city where you live and then press SET 5 Use and to select the summer time DST setting you want and then press SET When you want to do this Keep time using summer time Daylight Saving Time Keep time usin...

Page 40: ...rrent cursor location Move the cursor between settings Toggle between 12 hour and 24 hour timekeeping Do this Press and Press and Press DISP Select this format YY MM DD DD MM YY MM DD YY To display the date like this 03 10 23 23 10 03 10 23 03 7 Set the current date and the time 8 Press SET to register the settings and exit the setting screen ...

Page 41: ...re for recording an image Recording an Image Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed in accordance with the brightness of the subject Images you record are stored in the camera s built in memory or to a memory card if you have one loaded in the camera When an optionally available SD memory card or MultiMediaCard MMC is loaded in the camera images are stored on the card page107 1 Press the ...

Page 42: ...utton gently to avoid camera movement About the REC Mode Monitor Screen The image shown on the monitor screen in the REC mode is a simplified image for composing purposes The actual image is recorded in accordance with the image quality setting currently selected on your camera The image saved in file memory has much better resolution and detail than the REC mode monitor screen image Certain level...

Page 43: ... camera automatically adjusts its sensitivity in accordance with the brightness of the subject This can cause some static noise to appear in images of relatively dark subjects When Auto is selected for the ISO sensitivity setting page 65 the camera raises the sensitivity and uses a faster shutter speed Because of this you need to guard against camera movement if you have flash turned off page 45 w...

Page 44: ...isabled whenever the monitor screen is turned off page 23 Using digital zoom can cause degradation of the recorded image To disable digital zoom select Off for the Digital Zoom setting on the REC tab NOTE You can use the key customization feature page 67 to configure the camera so the digital zoom factor changes whenever you press and while in the REC mode ...

Page 45: ...ustomization feature pages 66 67 to configure the camera so the flash mode changes whenever you press and or and while in the REC mode Using the Flash Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use 1 In the REC mode press MENU 2 Use and to select the REC tab 3 Use and to select Flash and then press 4 Use and to select the flash mode you want and then press SET To do this Have...

Page 46: ... the on the monitor screen and when the flash fails to fire properly resulting in poor image exposure When these symptoms occur charge the camera s battery as soon as possible Flash About Red eye Reduction Using the flash to record at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image This is caused when the light from the flash reflects off of the reti...

Page 47: ...EC tab 3 Use and to select Self timer and then press 4 Use and to select the self timer time you want to use and then press SET Selecting Off in step 4 disables the self timer When the red eye reduction mode is selected flash intensity is adjusted automatically in accordance with the exposure The flash may not fire at all when the subject is brightly lit White balance is fixed while the flash is b...

Page 48: ...EC mode Self timer lamp With the Triple Self timer the camera records a series of three images in the sequence described below 1 The camera performs a 10 second countdown and then records the first image 2 The camera prepares to record the next image The amount of time required for preparation depends on the camera s current Size and Quality settings the type of memory built in or card you are usi...

Page 49: ... economy is your top priority select the 640 x 480 image size Specifying Image Size and Quality You can specify the image size and image quality to suit the type of image you are recording To specify the image size 1 In the REC mode press MENU 2 Use and to select the REC tab 3 Use and to select Size and then press 4 Use and to select the setting you want and then press SET 2048 x 1536 2048 x 1536 ...

Page 50: ...type of image you record This means that the remaining image capacity noted on the monitor screen may not be exactly accurate pages 22 151 To specify image quality 1 In the REC mode press MENU 2 Use and to select the REC tab 3 Use and to select Quality and then press 4 Use and to select the setting you want and then press SET Select this setting Fine Normal Economy To get this Very high quality bu...

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