Casio Exilim EX-S500 User manual

E
Digital Camera
EX-S500
User’s Guide
K835PCM1DMX
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INTRODUCTION

Unpacking

Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your

dealer as soon as possible.

Rechargeable Lithium Ion

Battery (NP-20)

USB Cradle

(CA-28)

USB Cable Basic Reference

Camera Strap

Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type)

(AD-C51G or AD-C52G)

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)

(AD-C51J or AD-C52J)

CD-ROMs (2) AV Cable

INTRODUCTION

Contents

2INTRODUCTION

Unpacking .................................................................... 2

Features ....................................................................... 9

Precautions ................................................................ 13

18 QUICK START GUIDE

First, charge the battery! ............................................ 18

To configure display language and clock settings ..... 19

To record an image .................................................... 20

To view a recorded image .......................................... 21

To delete an image ..................................................... 21

22 GETTING READY

About This Manual ..................................................... 22

General Guide ............................................................ 23

Camera 23

USB Cradle 25

Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 26

REC Mode 26

PLAY Mode 28

Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 30

Attaching the Strap .................................................... 31

Power Requirements ................................................. 32

Loading the Rechargeable Battery 32

To charge the battery 33

To replace the battery 38

Power Supply Precautions 39

Turning the Camera On and Off 42

Configuring Power Saving Settings 44

Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 45

Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 48

To configure display language and clock settings 49

51 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording an Image ................................................... 51

Aiming the Camera 51

Recording an Image 52

Using Zoom ................................................................ 57

Optical Zoom 57

Digital Zoom 59

Using the Flash .......................................................... 61

Flash Unit Status 63

Changing the Flash Intensity Setting 64

Using Flash Assist 64

INTRODUCTION

Using the Self-timer ................................................... 66

Specifying Image Size ............................................... 69

Specifying Image Quality ........................................... 70

71 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 71

Using Auto Focus 72

Using the Macro Mode 75

Using Pan Focus 76

Using the Infinity Mode 76

Using Manual Focus 77

Using Focus Lock 78

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 79

Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 81

Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually 82

Recording Consecutive Images

(Continuous Shutter Mode) ........................................ 84

BEST SHOT Mode for Snapshots and Movies ......... 85

Displaying Sample Scenes Individually 87

Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup 88

To delete a BEST SHOT user setup 89

Reducing the Effects of Hand or

Subject Movement ..................................................... 90

Shooting with High Sensitivity ................................... 91

Recording Images of Business Cards and

Documents (Business Shot) ...................................... 92

To use Business Shot 93

Recording a Movie ..................................................... 94

Specifying Movie Image Quality 95

Recording a Movie 96

Recording a Short Movie 97

Recording a Past Movie 99

Recording a Snapshot during Movie Recording ...... 101

Recording Audio ....................................................... 102

Adding Audio to a Snapshot 102

Recording Your Voice 104

Using the Histogram ................................................ 106

REC Mode Camera Settings ................................... 108

Assigning Functions to the [왗] and [왘] Keys 109

Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 110

Turning Image Review On and Off 111

Using Icon Help 111

Specifying Power On Default Settings 112

Specifying ISO Sensitivity 114

Selecting the Metering Mode 115

Using the Filter Function 117

Specifying Outline Sharpness 117

Specifying Color Saturation 118

Specifying Contrast 118

Resetting the Camera 119

INTRODUCTION

120 PLAYBACK

Basic Playback Operation ........................................ 120

Playing an Audio Snapshot 121

Zooming the Display Image ..................................... 122

Resizing an Image ................................................... 123

Cropping an Image................................................... 124

Playing and Editing a Movie .................................... 125

Playing a Movie 125

Editing a Movie 126

Capturing a Still Image from a Movie

(MOTION PRINT) 130

Displaying the 9-image View ................................... 131

Displaying the Calendar Screen .............................. 132

Playing a Slideshow ................................................. 133

Using the Photo Stand Feature 136

Rotating the Display Image ...................................... 137

Using Image Roulette .............................................. 138

Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 139

To re-record audio 140

Playing Back a Voice Recording File ....................... 141

Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen ........... 142

Selecting the Video Output System 144

145 DELETING FILES

Deleting a Single File ............................................... 145

Deleting All Files ...................................................... 146

147 FILE MANAGEMENT

Folders ..................................................................... 147

Memory Folders and Files 147

Protecting Files ........................................................ 148

To protect a single file 148

To protect all files in memory 149

Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 149

To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 149

To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 151

To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 152

To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 152

INTRODUCTION

153 OTHER SETTINGS

Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 153

To configure sound settings 153

To set the confirmation tone volume level 153

To set the audio volume level for movie and audio

snapshot playback 154

Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 154

Specifying the File Name Serial Number

Generation Method .................................................. 155

Setting the Clock ...................................................... 156

To select your Home Time zone 156

To set the current time and date 157

Changing the Date Format 157

Using World Time ..................................................... 158

To display the World Time screen 158

To configure World Time settings 158

Changing the Display Language ............................. 159

Changing the USB Port Protocol ............................. 160

Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY)

Power On/Off Functions ........................................... 161

Formatting Built-in Memory ...................................... 162

163 USING A MEMORY CARD

Using a Memory Card .............................................. 164

To insert a memory card into the camera 164

To replace the memory card 165

Formatting a Memory Card 166

Copying Files ........................................................... 167

To copy all the files in built-in memory to a

memory card 168

To copy a specific file from a memory card to

built-in memory 168

170 PRINTING IMAGES

DPOF ........................................................................ 171

To configure print settings for a single image 172

To configure print settings for all images 173

Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ............... 174

Date Printing 178

PRINT Image Matching III ............................................ 179

Exif Print ................................................................... 179

INTRODUCTION

180 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER

Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 180

Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 188

Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images

to a Computer .......................................................... 193

Memory Data ............................................................ 194

DCF Protocol 194

Memory Folder Structure 195

Image Files Supported by the Camera 196

198 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER

Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 198

About the bundled CD-ROM 198

Computer System Requirements 200

Managing Images on a PC 202

Retouching, Reorienting, and Printing a Snapshot 205

Playing a Movie 207

Editing a Movie 210

Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 212

User Registration 212

Exiting the Menu Application 212

Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 213

About the bundled CD-ROM 213

Computer System Requirements 214

Managing Images on a Macintosh 215

Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 216

To register as a camera user 216

217 APPENDIX

Menu Reference ....................................................... 217

Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 220

Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 223

If you have problems installing the USB driver... 227

Display Messages 228

Specifications ........................................................... 230

INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANT!

•The contents of this manual are subject to change

without notice.

•CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no

responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from

the use of this manual.

•CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no

responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties

which may arise through the use of the EX-S500.

•CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held

liable for any damages or losses suffered by you or

any third party due to the use of Photo Loader and/or

Photohands.

•CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no

responsibility for any damage or loss caused by

deletion of data as a result of malfunction, repairs, or

battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important

data on other media to protect against its loss.

•Note that the example screens and product

illustrations shown in this User’s Guide may differ

somewhat by the screens and configuration of the

actual camera.

• The SD logo is a registered trademark.

• Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Media, and

DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation.

• Macintosh 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).

• Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks

or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the

United States and/or other countries.

• Ulead is a trademark of Ulead Systems,Inc.

• Other company, product and service names used

herein may also be trademarks or service marks of

others.

• Photo Loader and Photohands are the property of

CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except as stipulated

above, all copyrights and other related rights to these

applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

INTRODUCTION

Features

•5.0 million effective pixels

The CCD provides 5.25 million total pixels for images of

outstanding resolution and detail.

•2.2-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen

•8.3MB built-in memory

Images can be recorded without using a memory card.

•Bundled with a USB Cradle

The bundled USB cradle can be used to charge the

camera’s battery (page 33), to view images on a TV

screen (page 142), and to transfer images to a computer

(page 180). A Photo Stand feature lets you view images

while the camera is on the cradle (page 136).

•REC mode or PLAY mode power up (page 42)

Press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera

and enter the mode you want to use.

•AF assist light (page 54)

Improves auto focus accuracy when shooting under dim

lighting.

•12X zoom (page 57)

3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom

■LCD Panel

The LCD panel is a product of the latest LCD

manufacturing technology that provides a pixel yield of

99.99%. This means that less than 0.01% of the total pixels

are defective (they do not turn on or always remain turned

on).

■Copyright Restrictions

Except for the purposes of your own personal enjoyment,

unauthorized copying of snapshot files, movie files, and

audio files violates copyright laws and international

contracts.

Distribution to third parties of such files over the Internet

without permission of the copyright holder, whether for

profit or for free, violates copyright laws and international

contracts.

INTRODUCTION

•Triple Self-timer (page 66)

The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times,

automatically.

•Quick Shutter (page 73)

When you press the shutter button all the way down

without pausing, the camera immediately records the

image without waiting for Auto Focus to be performed.

This helps to avoid missing a special moment while you

wait for the camera to Auto Focus.

•Auto Focus Area Selection (page 74)

When “Multi”is selected for the Auto Focus area, the

camera takes simultaneous meter readings at nine

different points and automatically selects the best one.

•BEST SHOT (page 85)

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 images

every time. New BEST SHOT sample scenes include

setups for backlighting and Anti Shake.

•Business Shot (page 92)

Business Shot automatically corrects rectangular shapes

when recording the image of a business card, document,

whiteboard, or similar subjects from an angle.

•High-resolution movie recording with audio (page 94)

VGA size, 30 fps, MPEG-4 AVI format

•A choice of movie recording functions (page 94)

Movie recording functions include Normal Movie, Short

Movie (movie is a preset length that starts before [ ]

(MOVIE) was pressed and ends after it is pressed), and

Past Movie (movie starts from five seconds before [ ]

(MOVIE) was pressed), and a BEST SHOT mode (instant

camera setup based on BEST SHOT sample scenes).

•Movie button (pages 85, 96)

Simply press [ ] (MOVIE) to start recording a movie,

without any troublesome mode changes. You can even

press the shutter button during movie recording to record

a snapshot.

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