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Digital Camera
EX-S500
User’s Guide
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aaaaa INTRODUCTION 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 USB Cradle Camera Strap Battery (NP-20) (CA-28) CD-ROMs (2) USB Cable AV Cable Basic Reference Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera. * The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or a a geographic area. Specia
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INTRODUCTION Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 26 Contents REC Mode 26 PLAY Mode 28 Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 30 2 INTRODUCTION Attaching the Strap .................................................... 31 Power Requirements ................................................. 32 Unpacking .................................................................... 2 Loading the Rechargeable Battery 32 Features ..............................................
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INTRODUCTION Using the Self-timer ................................................... 66 Recording Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot) ...................................... 92 Specifying Image Size ............................................... 69 To use Business Shot 93 Specifying Image Quality ........................................... 70 Recording a Movie ..................................................... 94 Specifying Movie Image Quality 95 Recording a Movie 96 71 OT
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INTRODUCTION Playing Back a Voice Recording File ....................... 141 120 PLAYBACK Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen ........... 142 Basic Playback Operation ........................................ 120 Selecting the Video Output System 144 Playing an Audio Snapshot 121 Zooming the Display Image ..................................... 122 145 DELETING FILES Resizing an Image ................................................... 123 Deleting a Single File ................................
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INTRODUCTION 153 OTHER SETTINGS 163 USING A MEMORY CARD Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 153 Using a Memory Card .............................................. 164 To configure sound settings 153 To insert a memory card into the camera 164 To set the confirmation tone volume level 153 To replace the memory card 165 To set the audio volume level for movie and audio Formatting a Memory Card 166 snapshot playback 154 Copying Files ....................................
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INTRODUCTION Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 213 180 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER About the bundled CD-ROM 213 Computer System Requirements 214 Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 180 Managing Images on a Macintosh 215 Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer....... 188 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 216 To register as a camera user 216 Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer .......................................................... 193 21
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INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT! • Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. The contents of this manual are subject to change • MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon without notice. Technologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA). responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from • Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks the use of this manual. or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the
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INTRODUCTION LCD Panel Features The LCD panel is a product of the latest LCD manufacturing technology that provides a pixel yield of 5.0 million effective pixels The CCD provides 5.25 million total pixels for images 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 outstanding resolution and detail. on). 2.2-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen 8.3MB built-in memory Copyright Restrictions Images can be recorded withou
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INTRODUCTION Triple Self-timer (page 66) Business Shot (page 92) The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times, Business Shot automatically corrects rectangular shapes automatically. when recording the image of a business card, document, whiteboard, or similar subjects from an angle. Quick Shutter (page 73) When you press the shutter button all the way down High-resolution movie recording with audio (page 94) without pausing, the camera immediately records the VGA size, 30 fps, MPEG
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INTRODUCTION MOTION PRINT (pages 98, 130) After Recording (page 139) Capture frames from a movie and create still images that Use this mode to add audio to snapshots after you record are suitable for printing. them. Audio Snapshot mode (page 102) Selectable Sound Settings (page 153) Use this mode to record snapshots that also include You can configure different sounds to play whenever you audio. turn on the camera, press the shutter button half-way or all the way, or perform a key operat
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INTRODUCTION • PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT support (page 174) • Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands Connect directly to a PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT (pages 202, 205, 215) compatible printer and you can print images without going Your camera comes bundled with Photo Loader, the through a computer. popular application that automatically loads images from your camera to your PC. It also comes with Photohands, • PRINT Image Matching III Compatible (page 179) and application that makes i
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INTRODUCTION Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and Precautions never let it get wet. Moisture creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the rain General Precautions or snow, at the seashore or beach, in the bathroom, etc. Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera, Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the EX-S500. immediately turn it off. Next, remove the camera’s battery and/or unplug the AC
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INTRODUCTION If the camera’s case should ever become cracked due to Test for proper operation before using the dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment, camera! immediately turn it off. Next, remove the camera’s battery Before using the camera to record important images, make and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power sure you first record a number of test images and check the outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO results to ensure that the camera is c
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INTRODUCTION Data Error Precautions Operating conditions Your digital camera is manufactured using precision This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging digital components. Any of the following creates the risk from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). of corruption of data in file memory. Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas. — Removing the battery or memory card, or setting the — In areas subject to direct sunlight camera onto the USB cradle while the camera is —
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INTRODUCTION Condensation Power Supply When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or Use only the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of there is the possibility that condensation can form on the battery is not supported. exterior or on interior components. Condensation can This camera does not have a separate battery for the cause malfunction of the camera, so you should
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INTRODUCTION Lens Other Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of The camera may become slightly warm during use. This the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause does not indicate malfunction. 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. Caring for your camera Fingerprin
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QUICK START GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! 1. Load the battery into the camera 2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the (page 32). battery (page 33). • Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera. 1 • It takes about 120 minutes to achieve a full charge. 1 Inlet Type 2 2 Stopper aaaa aaaaaaaaaaaa [CHARGE] lamp 1 Plug-in Type Charging: Lights red Charging Complete: Lights green 3 18
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QUICK START GUIDE To configure display language and clock settings • Be sure to configure the following settings before using the camera to record images. 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. See page 48 for details. 2. Use [], [], [], and [] to select the language you 1 want. 3. Press [SET] to register the language setting. 4. Use [], [], [], and [] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET]. 5. Use [] and [] to select the city you want, and then press
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QUICK START GUIDE To record an image See page 51 for details. Auto recording icon 1. Press [ ] (REC). • This enters the REC (recording) mode. 1 10 0 Operation lamp 1 1600 600 1200N 1200N 2. Point the camera at the subject, use the monitor screen to compose the image, and then press 1 2 the shutter button half way. 0 05/ 5/12 12/2 24 4 12 12:58 58 • When the camera finishes its Auto Focus operation, the 3 focus frame will turn green and the operation lamp lights Focus frame green. 3. Holding the
