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Digital Camera
EX-P505
User’s Guide
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aaaaaaa 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 Camera Lens cap/cap holder Lens hood Battery (NP-40) Strap CD-ROMs (2) USB Cable AV Cable Basic Reference Note that the shape of the rapid charger depends on the area where you purchased the camera. a * The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographi
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INTRODUCTION 22 GETTING READY Contents About This Manual ..................................................... 22 2 INTRODUCTION General Guide ............................................................ 23 Using the Monitor Screen .......................................... 26 Unpacking .................................................................... 2 Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 28 Features .............................................................
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INTRODUCTION 59 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 80 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording an Image ................................................... 59 Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 80 Specifying the Recording Mode 59 Using Auto Focus 81 Aiming the Camera 61 Using the Macro Mode 84 Recording an Image 62 Using Pan Focus 85 Using the Infinity Mode 85 Using Zoom ................................................................ 66 Using Manual Focus 86 Optical Zoom 66 Using
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INTRODUCTION Instant Movie Setups 130 PLAYBACK (MOVIE BEST SHOT Mode) ..................................... 111 Creating Your Own MOVIE BEST SHOT Setup 112 Basic Playback Operation ........................................ 130 Playing an Audio Snapshot 131 Recording Audio ........................................................ 114 Adding Audio to a Snapshot 114 Zooming the Display Image ..................................... 132 Using the Histogram ................................................
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INTRODUCTION 154 FILE MANAGEMENT 166 USING A MEMORY CARD Folders ..................................................................... 154 Using a Memory Card .............................................. 167 Memory Folders and Files 154 To insert a memory card into the camera 167 To replace the memory card 168 Protecting Files ........................................................ 155 Formatting a Memory Card 169 To protect a single file 155 To protect all files in memory 156 Copying Files .
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INTRODUCTION Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a 219 APPENDIX Computer .................................................................. 196 Menu Reference ....................................................... 219 Memory Data ............................................................ 197 DCF Protocol 197 Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 221 Memory Folder Structure 197 Troubleshooting Guide............................................. 224 Image Files S
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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 of very high- 99.99%. This means that less than 0.01% of the total pixels are defective (they do not turn on or always remain turned resolution for crisp, clear, prints and display images. on). 2.0-inch TFT color LCD swivel monitor screen 40X zoom (page 66) Copyright Restrictions 5X o
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INTRODUCTION Ex Finder view (page 32) Triple Self-timer (page 75) The Ex Finder view provides you with a wealth of The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times, information on the monitor screen as you compose your automatically. images. Real-time RGB histogram (page 116) Ex Menu (page 128) An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you Ex Menu gives you short-cut menu access to four view the effect on overall image brightness, which makes frequently-used settings. shooting
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INTRODUCTION Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page 174) Ulead Movie Wizard SE VCD (page 212) Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want Bundled Ulead Movie Wizard SE VCD software lets you using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used edit movie files on your computer and create Video CDs. when specifying images and quantities for printing by Software can be upgraded to convert files so they can be professional print services. played by a DVD player. III PRINT Image Ma
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INTRODUCTION Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject’s Precautions eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if it is fired too close to the eyes. This is especially true General Precautions with young children. When using the flash, the camera should be at least one meter (3.3´) from the eyes of the Be sure to observe the following important precautions subject. whenever using the EX-P505. Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and All references
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INTRODUCTION Never use the AC adaptor to power any other device Never open the battery cover, disconnect the AC adaptor besides this camera. Never use any other AC adaptor from the camera, or unplug the AC adaptor from the wall besides the one that comes with this camera. socket while an image is being recorded. Doing so will not Never cover the AC adaptor with a quilt, blanket, or other only make storage of the current image impossible, it can cover while it is in use, and do not use it n
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INTRODUCTION Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to Test for proper operation before using the appear on the monitor screen (page 229). Follow the camera! instructions provided by the message to eliminate the Before using the camera to record important images, make cause of the error. sure you first record a number of test images and check the results to ensure that the camera is configured correctly and operating properly. Operating conditions This camera is designed fo
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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 inte
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QUICK START GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! 1. Charge the rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40) 1 that comes with the camera (page 37). • Note that the shape of the rapid charger depends on the area where you purchased the camera. • It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge. 1 2 [CHARGE] lamp lights red 2 during charging. [CHARGE] lamp turns [CHARGE] lamp lights green when charging is red during charging. complete. [CHARGE] lamp turns green when charging is complete
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QUICK START GUIDE 2. Load the battery into the camera (page 42). 1 3 2 Stopper 17
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QUICK START GUIDE To configure display language and clock settings • Be sure to configure the following settings 1. Open the monitor screen to turn on the camera. before using the camera to record images. See page 56 for details. • You can also turn on the camera by pressing the power button. 2. Press [] to select the language you want. 3. Press [SET] to register the language setting. 1 1 4. Use [], [], [], and [] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET]. 5. Use [] an
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QUICK START GUIDE To record an image See page 59 for details. Before using a commercially available memory card, be sure to first format it using the camera’s formatting procedure. For details about formatting a memory card, see page 169. 1. Remove the lens cap from the lens. 2. Open the monitor screen to turn on the camera. 1 • You can also turn on the camera by pressing the power button. 3. Align the mode dial with “ ” (Snapshot mode). • This causes “ ” (Snapshot mode) to appear on the Snapsho
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QUICK START GUIDE To view a recorded image To delete an image See page 130 or details. See page 152 or details. 1 1 1 1 2 2 3, 4, 5, 6 3 1. Open the monitor screen to turn on the camera. 1. Open the monitor screen to turn • You can also turn on the camera by pressing the power button. on the camera. 2. Align the mode dial with “ ” (PLAY mode). • You can also turn on the camera by pressing the power button. 3. Press [] ( ). 2. Align the mode dial with “ ” 4. Use [] and [] to display the image
