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Digital Camera
EX-S20U/EX-M20U
User’s Guide
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EX-M20U
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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. EX-M20U Rechargeable lithium ion battery Special AC Adaptor Camera (NP-20) USB Cradle (CA-23) (AD-C51J) Strap CD-ROM USB Cable * Comes with * Comes with EX-M20U only EX-M20U only LCD Remote Controller Stereo Headphones Basic Reference 2
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INTRODUCTION 20 GETTING READY Contents About This Manual ..................................................... 20 General Guide ............................................................ 21 2 INTRODUCTION Camera 21 USB Cradle 22 Unpacking .................................................................... 2 Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 23 Features ....................................................................... 9 REC mode 23 Precautions ..........
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INTRODUCTION Recording Audio (EX-M20U Only) ............................. 66 43 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Adding Audio to a Snapshot 66 Recording Your Voice 67 Recording an Image ................................................... 43 Aiming the Camera 43 Using the Histogram .................................................. 69 Recording an lmage 44 REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................... 70 About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 45 Specifying ISO Sensitivity 70 Recording Precaution
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INTRODUCTION Rotating the Display Image ........................................ 88 Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 103 To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 103 Using Image Roulette ................................................ 89 To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 104 Adding Audio to a Snapshot (EX-M20U Only) .......... 90 To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 105 To re-record audio 91 To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 106 Playing Back a V
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INTRODUCTION Changing the Display Language ..............................119 Memory Data ............................................................ 137 DCF Protocol 137 Formatting Built-in Memory .......................................119 Memory Directory Structure 137 Image Files Supported by the Camera 139 Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions 139 121 USING A MEMORY CARD Using a Memory Card .............................................. 122 140 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER To inser
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INTRODUCTION 154 PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20U Only) 168 APPENDIX Transferring Audio Files to the Camera ................... 154 Menu Reference ....................................................... 168 Preparing the Camera for Audio Player Operation ... 155 Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 170 Camera Indicator Lamps 170 Using the Camera as an Audio Player .................... 156 USB Cradle Indicator Lamps 172 General Guide 156 Basic Remote Controller Operation
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INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT! • The USB driver (mass storage) uses Phoenix Technologies Ltd. software. The contents of this manual are subject to change Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997 without notice. Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved. CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no • MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Multimedia. the use of this manual. • Other company, product and service
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INTRODUCTION Easy Image Transfer Features Transfer images to a computer simply by placing the 2.0 million Effective Pixels camera onto the USB cradle. A high-resolution megapixel CCD provides 2.0 million Photo Stand feature effective pixels (2.11 million total pixels) for images that A slideshow of images in file memory can be played while print beautifully. the camera is on its USB cradle. Fixed focus lens for quick operation BESTSHOT Fixed focus eliminates the need for lens movement,
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INTRODUCTION Real-time histogram DCF Data Storage An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage view the effect on overall image brightness, which makes protocol provides image inter-compatibility between the shooting under difficult lighting conditions easier than digital camera and printers. ever before. Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) World Time Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want A simple operation set
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INTRODUCTION * EX-M20U Only Precautions Snapshot + Audio Mode Adds audio to a snapshot. General Precautions Be sure to observe the following important precautions Voice Recording Quick and easy recording of voice input. whenever using the EX-S20U/EX-M20U. All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the After Recording camera” refer to the CASIO EX-S20U/EX-M20U Digital Adds audio to images after they are recorded. Camera. Audio Player Capabilities Never try to take pictures or u
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INTRODUCTION Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject’s Never use the AC adaptor to power any other device eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage besides this camera. Never use any other AC adaptor if it is fired too close to the eyes. This is especially true besides the one that comes with this camera. with young children. When using the flash, the camera Never cover the AC adaptor with a quilt, blanket, or other should be at least one meter (3.3´) from t
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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. — In areas subject to direct sunlight — Removing the battery or memory card, or setting the — In areas subject to high humidity or dust camera on
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INTRODUCTION Condensation Lens When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause there is the possibility that condensation can form on the malfunction. exterior or on interior components. Condensation can Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can cause malfunction of the camera, so you should avoid interfer
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INTRODUCTION Other Take care never to sit down with the camera in the pocket of your slacks or otherwise subject the camera to severe stress. Doing so can crack the LCD monitor screen. The camera may become slightly warm during use. This does not indicate malfunction. If the exterior of the camera needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. 15
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MENU DISP QUICK START GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! 1. Load the battery (page 26). 2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery (page 28). 1 It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge. 1 2 2 3 16
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MENU DISP QUICK START GUIDE To configure display language and clock settings IMPORTANT! Be sure to configure the following settings 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. before using the camera to record images (See page 40 for details). 2. Press [], [], [], and [] to select the language you want. 3. Press [SET] to register the language setting. 1 4. Use [], [], [], and [] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET]. 5. Use [] and [] to select the city
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MENU DISP MENU DISP QUICK START GUIDE To record an image To view a recorded image (See page 44 for details.) (See page 76 for details.) 4 1 1 3 2 3 1. Press the power button to turn on the 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. camera. 2. Align the mode selector with “ ” (REC). 2. Align the mode selector with “ ” (PLAY). 3. Point the camera at the subject, use the 3. Use [] and [] to scroll through the images monitor screen or viewfinder to compose the on the monitor screen. image. 4
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MENU DISP QUICK START GUIDE To delete an image (See page 93 for details.) 1 3, 4, 5, 6 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Align the mode 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. 19
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GETTING READY GETTING READY This section contains information about things you need to Button Operations know about and do before trying to use the camera. Button operations are indicated by the button name inside of brackets ([ ]). About This Manual On-screen Text This section contains information about the conventions On-screen text is always enclosed by double quotation used in this manual. marks (“ ”). Terminology File Memory The following table defines the terminology used in this
