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EX-M2

All the illustrations in this manual show the EX-M2. See the text that accompanies the illustrations for information about how the EX-S2 and EX-M2 differ from each other.

Thank you for purchasing 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.

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Digital Camera

EX-S2/EX-M2User’s Guide

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INTRODUCTION

UnpackingCheck to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealeras soon as possible.

Camera

Strap

LCD Remote Controller

Rechargeable lithium ionbattery (NP-20)

CD-ROM

Stereo Headphones

USB Cradle

Special USB Cable

Basic Reference

Special AC Adaptor

Dummy Card

* Comes withEX-M2 only

Rechargeable Lithium IonBattery User’s Guide

EX-M2

AC power cord *

* The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to countryor geographic area. The shape of the supplied AC power cord plugis shown on the package.

Connector Cover

* Loaded in the camera whenyou purchase it.

* Attached to thecamera whenyou purchase it.

* Comes withEX-M2 only

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Contents

2 INTRODUCTION

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

Features ....................................................................... 8

Precautions .................................................................. 9General Precautions 9Data Error Precautions 11Operating conditions 11Condensation 12LED Backlight 12Lens 12Other 13

14 QUICK START GUIDE

Getting Ready ............................................................ 14

Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 15

To record an image .................................................... 15

To view a recorded image .......................................... 16

To delete an image ..................................................... 16

17 GETTING READY

General Guide ............................................................ 17Camera 17USB Cradle 18

Using the Controller ................................................... 19

Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 20

Indicator Lamps .......................................................... 22

Attaching the Strap .................................................... 22

Power Requirements ................................................. 23To load the battery 23To charge the battery 24Power Supply Precautions 28Turning the Camera On and Off 29Auto Power Off (APO) 29

Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 30

Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 32

34 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording an Image ................................................... 34About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 35Recording Precautions 35

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Using Zoom ................................................................ 36

Using the Flash .......................................................... 37Flash Precautions 38

Using the Self-timer ................................................... 39

Specifying Image Size and Quality ............................ 40To specify the image size 40To specify the image quality 41

42 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 42

Adjusting the White Balance ...................................... 43Adjusting White Balance Manually 44

Using the Best Shot Mode ......................................... 45

Using the Movie Mode ............................................... 46

Recording Audio (EX-M2 Only) .................................. 48Adding Audio to a Snapshot 48Recording Your Voice 49

REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................... 51Turning the Monitor Screen On and Off 51Turning Image Review On and Off 51Assigning Functions to the Controller 52Specifying Power On Default Settings 53

54 PLAYBACK

Basic Playback Operation .......................................... 54Playing an Audio Snapshot (EX-M2 Only) 55

Zooming the Displayed Image ................................... 56

Resizing an Image ..................................................... 57

Playing a Movie .......................................................... 58

Adding Audio to a Snapshot (EX-M2 Only) ............... 59To re-record audio 60

Playing Back a Voice Recording File (EX-M2 Only) ... 61

62 DELETING FILES

Deleting a Single File ................................................. 62

Deleting All Files ........................................................ 63

64 FILE MANAGEMENT

Folders ....................................................................... 64Memory Folders and Files 64

Protecting Files .......................................................... 65To protect a single file 65To protect all files in memory 66

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DPOF .......................................................................... 66To insert the date during printing 67To configure print settings for a single image 67To configure print settings for all images 68

PRINT Image Matching II .............................................69

Exif Print ..................................................................... 69

Using the FAVORITE Folder ...................................... 70To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 70To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 71To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 71

72 OTHER SETTINGS

Turning the Key Tone On and Off .............................. 72

Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ............. 72

Changing the Date and Time Setting ........................ 73Changing the Date Format 74

Changing the Display Language ............................... 74

Formatting Built-in Memory ........................................ 75

76 USING A MEMORY CARD

Using a Memory Card ................................................ 77To insert a memory card into the camera 77To remove a memory card from the camera 77Formatting a Memory Card 78Memory Card Precautions 79

Copying Files ............................................................. 79To copy all the files in built-in memory

to a memory card 79To copy a file from a memory card

to built-in memory 80

81 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER

Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ................. 81

About the bundled CD-ROM ...................................... 81

Computer System Requirements ............................... 82

Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows ... 83Getting Started 83Selecting a Language 83Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File 84Installing an Application 84Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 85Exiting the Menu Application 85

Installing Software from the CD-ROMon a Macintosh ........................................................... 85

Installing Software 85Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 88

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Transferring Files to a Computer ............................... 89Transferring Files Over a USB Connection 89Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images

to a Computer 92Memory Data 93Memory Directory Structure 94Image Files Supported by the Camera 95Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions 95

96 PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M2 Only)

Transferring Audio Files to the Camera ..................... 96

Preparing the Camera for Audio Player Operation ... 97

Using the Camera as an Audio Player ...................... 98General Guide 98Basic Remote Controller Operations 100Specifying the Audio Playback Mode 101Selecting a Specify Track for Playback 101Specifying the Track Playback Sequence 102Disabling Remote Controller Button Operations 104

LCD Remote Control Error Messages ..................... 105

Audio Playback Precautions .................................... 105

106 APPENDIX

Menu Reference ....................................................... 106

Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 107Camera Indicator Lamps 107USB Cradle Indicator Lamps 109

Troubleshooting Guide .............................................. 110Display Messages 113

Specifications ............................................................114Main Specifications 114

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IMPORTANT!

• The contents of this manual are subject to changewithout notice.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsi-bility for any damage or loss resulting from the use ofthis manual.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsi-bility for any loss or claims by third parties which mayarise through the use of the EX-S2/EX-M2.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liablefor any damages or losses suffered by you or any thirdparty due to the use of Photo Loader and/orPhotohands.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsi-bility for any damage or loss caused by deletion ofdata as a result of malfunction, repairs, or battery re-placement. Be sure to back up all important data onother media to protect against its loss.

• The SD logo is a registered trademark.• Windows, Internet Explorer, and DirectX are regis-

tered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Com-

puter, Inc.• MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon Technologies

AG of Germany, and licensed to the MultiMediaCardAssociation (MMCA).

• Acrobat and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of AdobeSystems Incorporated.

• The USB driver (mass storage) uses Phoenix Tech-nologies Ltd. software.Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved.

• MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensedfrom Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.

• Other company, product and service names usedherein may also be trademarks or service marks ofothers.

• Photo Loader and Photohands are the property ofCASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except as stipulatedabove, all copyrights and other related rights to theseapplications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

■ Copyright RestrictionsExcept for the purposes of your own personal enjoyment,unauthorized copying of snapshot files, movie files, audiofiles, and music files violates copyright laws and interna-tional contracts. Distribution to third parties of such files overthe Internet without permission of the copyright holder,whether for profit or for free, violates copyright laws and in-ternational contracts.

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Features• 2.0 million Effective Pixels

A high-resolution megapixel CCD provides 2.0 million ef-fective pixels (2.11 million total pixels) for images that printbeautifully.

• Fixed focus lens for quick operationFixed focus eliminates the need for lens movement, whichshortens startup time and shooting time.

• 1.6-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen

• 4X digital zoom

• 12MB flash memoryImages can be recorded without using a memory card.

• Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMediaCards) for memory expansion

• Easy ChargingJust place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge itsbattery.

• Easy Image TransferTransfer images to a computer simply by placing the cam-era onto the USB cradle.

• Best ShotSimply select the sample scene that matches the type ofimage you are trying to record and the camera performstroublesome setups automatically for beautiful pictures ev-ery time.

• DCF Data StorageDCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storageprotocol provides image inter-compatibility between thedigital camera and printers.

• Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)Images can be printed easily in the sequence you wantusing a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be usedwhen specifying images and quantities for printing by pro-fessional print services.

• PRINT Image Matching II CompatibleImages include PRINT Image Matching II data (mode set-ting and other camera setup information). A printer thatsupports PRINT Image Matching II reads this data and ad-justs the printed image accordingly, so your images comeout just the way you intended when you recorded them.

• Bundled with Photo Loader and PhotohandsYour camera comes bundled with the latest version ofPhoto Loader, the popular application that automaticallyloads images from your camera to your PC. Also includedis Photohands, an application that makes image retouch-ing quick and easy.

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* EX-M2 Only

• Snapshot + Audio ModeAdds audio to a snapshot.

• Movie + Audio Mode

• Voice RecordingQuick and easy recording of voice input.

• After RecordingAdds audio to images after they are recorded.

• Audio Player CapabilitiesUse the camera to play back music data from standardMP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3) files.

Precautions

General PrecautionsBe sure to observe the following important precautionswhenever using the EX-S2/EX-M2.

All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the cam-era” refer to the CASIO EX-S2/EX-M2 Digital Camera.

• Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display whileoperating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so cre-ates the danger of serious accident.

• Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt yourown repairs. High-voltage internal components create therisk of electric shock when exposed. Always leave mainte-nance and repair work up to CASIO authorized servicecenter.

• Never look at the sun or any other bright light through thecamera’s viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight.

• Keep the connector cover and the other small parts andaccessories of this camera out of the reach of small chil-dren. If swallowed accidentally, contact your physician im-mediately.

• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating amotor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driver’s vi-sion and create the danger of accident.

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• Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject’seyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage ifit is fired too close to the eyes, especially with young chil-dren. When using the flash, the camera should be at leastone meter from the eyes of the subject.

• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, andnever let it get wet. Moisture creates the danger of fire andelectric shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the rainor snow, at the seashore or beach, in the bathroom, etc.

• Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera,immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor powercord from the power outlet, and contact your dealer ornearest CASIO authorized service center. Using the cam-era under these conditions creates the danger of fire andelectric shock.

• Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor comingout of the camera, immediately turn power off and unplugthe AC adaptor power cord from the power outlet. Usingthe camera under these conditions creates the danger offire and electric shock. After making sure there is no moresmoke coming from the camera, take it to your nearestCASIO authorized service center for repair. Never attemptyour own maintenance.

• Never use the AC adaptor to power any other device be-sides this camera. Never use any other AC adaptor be-sides the one that comes with this camera.

• Never cover the AC adaptor with a quilt, blanket, or othercover while it is in use, and do not use it near a heater.

• At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor power cordfrom the power outlet and clean the area around the prongsof the plug. Dust build up around the prongs can create thedanger of fire.

• If the camera’s case should ever become cracked due todropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment,immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor powercord from the power outlet, and contact your nearestCASIO authorized service center.

• Never use the camera inside of an aircraft or in any otherareas where its use is prohibited. Doing so can result in anaccident.

• Physical damage and malfunction of this camera cancause the data stored in its memory to be deleted. Be sureto always keep backup copies of data by transferring themto personal computer memory.

• Never open the battery cover, disconnect the AC adaptorfrom the camera or unplug it from the wall socket while re-cording images. Doing so will not only make storage of thecurrent image impossible, it can also corrupt other imagedata already stored in camera memory.

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Operating conditions• This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging

from 0°C to 40°C.• Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.

— In areas subject to direct sunlight— In areas subject to high humidity or dust— Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to

temperature extremes— Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the

sun— In areas subject to strong vibration

Data Error Precautions• Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital

components. Any of the following creates the risk of cor-ruption of data in camera memory.

— Removing the battery while image recording or datacommunication is in progress.

— Removing a memory card while image recording is inprogress.

— Removing the battery, removing the memory card, orplacing the camera onto the USB cradle while the op-eration/flash charge lamp is still flashing after you turnoff the camera.

— Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the camerafrom the USB cradle, or disconnecting the AC adaptorfrom the USB cradle while a data communication opera-tion is being performed.

— Using low battery.— Other abnormal operations.

Any of the above conditions can cause an error message toappear on the monitor screen (page 113). Follow the instruc-tions provided by the message to correct the situation.

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LED Backlight• The monitor screen is illuminated by an LED backlight. A

dark monitor screen indicates that the LED backlight hasreached the end of its service life, and needs to be re-placed by a CASIO authorized service center. Note thatyou will be charged for LED backlight replacement. TheLED backlight brightness is reduced by half after about1,000 hours of use.

Lens• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of

the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and causemalfunction.

• Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can inter-fere with proper image recording. Never touch the lens withyour fingers. You can remove dust particles from the lenssurface by using a lens blower to blow them off. Next, wipethe surface of the lens with a soft lens cloth.

Condensation• When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or other-

wise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there isthe possibility that condensation can form on the exterior oron interior components. Condensation can cause malfunc-tion of the camera, so you should avoid exposing it to con-ditions that might cause condensation.

• To keep condensation from forming, place the camera intoa plastic bag before moving it into a location that is muchwarmer or colder than your current location. Leave it in theplastic bag until the air inside the bag has a chance toreach the same temperature as the new location. If con-densation does form, remove the battery from the cameraand leave the battery cover open for a few hours.

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Other• The camera may become slightly warm during use. This

does not indicate malfunction.

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QUICK START GUIDE

Getting Ready

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1. Load the battery (page 23).

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2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge thebattery (page 24).• It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge.

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1. Press the power button to turn on the camera.

2. Align the mode selector with “REC”.

3. Point the camera at the subject, and use themonitor screen or viewfinder to compose theimage.

4. Holding the camera still, gently press the shut-ter release button.

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To record an image(See page 34 for details.)


2. Rock the controller up or down to select thelanguage you want (page 33).

3. Click the controller to register the languagesetting and advance to the clock settings.

4. Set the date and the time (page 33).

5. Click the controller to register the clock set-tings and exit the setting screen.

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2, 3, 4, 5

Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings(See page 32 for details.)

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2. Align the mode selector with “PLAY”.

3. Rock the controller down to select .

4. Rock the controller left or right to scroll throughimages and display the one you want to delete.

5. Rock the controller up or down to select “Delete”.• To exit the image delete operation without deleting any-

thing, select “Cancel”.

6. Click the controller to delete the selected image.

To delete an image(See page 62 for details.)

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3, 4, 5, 6


2. Align the mode selector with “PLAY”.

3. Rock the controller left (back) or right (for-ward) to scroll through images on the monitorscreen.

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To view a recorded image(See page 54 for details.)

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■ Front

This section contains about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera.

General GuideThe following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.

Camera

1 Power button2 Shutter release button3 Flash4 Lens5 Microphone

(EX-M2 only)6 Self-timer lamp

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CB

7 Operation/Flash chargelamp

8 Viewfinder9 MENU button0 Mode selectorA Strap barB Battery coverC Speaker (EX-M2 only)D Controller

* Rock the controller up,down, left, or right to selectitems. To execute afunction, click by pressingstraight down on thecontroller.

E Monitor Screen

■ Back

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F G

F Connector coverG Memory card slot

If you are not using a memory card, be sure to insert thedummy card into this slot to protect against dust anddamage.

■ Bottom

H Be sure to replace theconnector cover wheneverthe connector is not beingused.

H Connector* Connection of an LCD

remote controller issupported by the EX-M2only.

USB CradleSimply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USBcradle lets you perform the following tasks.

• Battery charging (page 24)• Automatic transfer of images to a computer (page 89)

Removing the Connector Cover

1 Camera connector2 USB lamp3 CHARGE lamp

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■ Back

4 USB(USB port)

5 DC IN 5.3V(AC adaptor connector)

■ Front

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Using the ControllerThe controller is used to select on-screen items and to ex-ecute functions. The following are the terms used in thismanual to describe controller operations.

Meaning

Use your thumb to push thecontroller up, down, left, or right.

Use your thumb to press straightdown on the controller until it clicks.

Term

Rock

Click

Rock Click

• While a menu is on the display, rock the controller to selecta tab or menu item. When the item you want is selected,click to execute or apply it.

NOTE

• See “Using the Camera as an Audio Player” on page98 for information about the LCD remote controllerthat comes with the EX-M2.

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Monitor Screen ContentsThe monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.

■ REC Mode

White balance indicatorNone Auto

Sunlight

Shade

Light Bulb

Fluorescent

Manual

QualityFINENORMALECONOMY

Battery capacity

Image size1600 x1200 pixels1280 x 960 pixels

640 x 480 pixels

Date and timeEV value

Memory capacity(Remaining numberof storable images)

Flash Mode indicatorNone Auto Flash

Flash Off

Flash On

Red-eye reduction

Built-in memory selectedfor data storage.Memory card selected fordata storage.

Digital zoom factor

Self-timer Recording Mode indicatorSnapshot

Best Shot

Movie

Snapshot Audio (EX-M2 only)

Voice Recording (EX-M2 only)

NOTE

• You can turndisplay of monitorscreen informationon and off. See“Turning the MonitorScreen On and Off”on page 51 for moreinformation.

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■ PLAY Mode IMPORTANT!

• Some information may not display properly if you dis-play an image that was recorded using a different digi-tal camera model.

Folder number/File number

QualityFINENORMALECONOMY

Battery capacity

Image size1600 x1200 pixels1280 x 960 pixels

640 x 480 pixels

Date and time

Image protectionindicator

Built-in memory data

Memory card data

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Attaching the StrapAttach the strap to the strap bar as shown in the illustration.

Indicator LampsYou can find out the operational status of the camera and theUSB cradle at a glance by checking the color of the indicatorlamps, and whether a lamp is lit or flashing. For details, see“Indicator Lamp Reference” on page 107.

IMPORTANT!

• Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when us-ing the camera to protect against accidentally drop-ping it.

• The supplied strap is intended for use with this cameraonly. Do not use it for any other purpose.

• Never swing the camera around by the strap.

Self-timer lamp

Operation/Flash charge lamp

USB lamp

CHARGE lamp

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Power RequirementsYour camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion bat-tery (NP-20).

To load the battery

1. Pressing the battery cover on the side of thecamera, slide it in the direction indicated bythe � mark and then swing it open.

2. Align the arrow mark on the battery with thearrow mark on the camera as shown in the il-lustration, and slide the battery into the batterycompartment.

3. Swing the battery cover closed, and then slideit in the direction indicated by the arrow whilepressing down on it.

IMPORTANT!

• Use only the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ionbattery to power this camera. Use of any other type ofbattery is not supported.

NOTE

• To remove the battery, open the battery cover. Takingcare that the battery does not suddenly fall out of thecamera, tilt the camera towards the side. When thebattery slides out part way, pull it out by hand.

The battery is not charged when you purchase the cam-era. You need to charge the battery before using thecamera for the first time.

Arrow marks

NP-20

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4. Turn off the cameraand remove itsconnector cover.

5. Set the camera ontothe USB cradle.• The CHARGE lamp on

the USB cradle shouldturn red, indicating thatcharging has started.When charging iscomplete, the CHARGElamp will turn green.

6. After charging is complete, remove the camerafrom the USB cradle and replace the connectorcover.

CHARGE lamp

Connector cover

To charge the battery

1. Connect the AC power cord to the AC adaptor.

2. Plug the other end of the AC power cord into ahousehold power outlet.

3. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 5.3V con-nector of the USB cradle.

AC Adaptor

DC IN 5.3V

USB Cradle

AC power cord

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IMPORTANT!

• It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge. Ac-tual charging time depends on current battery capac-ity and charging conditions.

• Use only the USB cradle to charge the special NP-20rechargeable lithium ion battery. Never use any othercharger device.

• Use only the bundled AC adaptor. Never use anyother type of AC adaptor. Do not use optionally avail-able AD-C620 and AD-C630 AC adaptors with thiscamera.

• Make sure that the camera connector of the USBcradle is securely inserted into the camera’s connec-tor as far as it will go.

• The CHARGE lamp may remain amber colored andthe charge operation may not start right away if you tryto charge immediately after using the camera (whichcauses battery to become warm) or when it is too hotor too cold where you are performing the charge op-eration. If this happens, simply wait until the batteryreaches normal temperature. The CHARGE lamp willturn red and charging will start when the battery tem-perature returns to the allowable charging tempera-ture range.

• The CHARGE lamp flashing red indicates that an erroroccurred while charging. An error can be caused byany of the following: a problem with the cradle, a prob-lem with the camera, or a problem with the battery orhow it is loaded. Remove the camera from the cradleand see if it works normally.

• The USB cradle can be used for charging or USB datacommunication only.

NOTE

• USB cradle is designed for operation with any powersupply in the range of 100V to 240V AC. Note, how-ever, that the shape of the AC power cord plug variesaccording to country or geographic area. If you plan touse the cradle in another geographic area, you needto purchase a commercially available AC power cordthat is compatible with the power outlets in that area.

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■ If the camera works normally

1. Continue using the camera until the currentcharge is used up, and then charge the battery.

■ If the camera does not work normallyThis can mean there is a problem with how the battery isloaded.

1. Remove the battery from the camera and checkthe battery contacts for dirt. If the contacts aredirty, wipe them clean with a dry cloth.

2. Check to make sure that the AC adaptor’spower cord is connected securely to the poweroutlet and cradle.• If the same symptoms occur again when you place the

camera on the cradle after taking the above steps,contact a CASIO authorized service center.

■ Battery Life GuidelinesThe battery life guideline values given below indicate theamount of time at standard temperature (25°C) until powerautomatically turns off due to battery failure. They do notguarantee that the battery will provide the amount of serviceindicated. Low temperatures and continued use reduce bat-tery life.

Approximate Battery Life

65 minutes (390 shots)

110 minutes

80 minutes

330 minutes

Operation

Continuous Recording*1

Continuous Playback*2

(Continuous Snapshot Recording)

Continuous Voice Recording*3

Continuous Audio Playback*3

*1 Continuous Recording Conditions• Normal temperature: 25°C (77°F)• Flash: Off• Monitor screen: Off• Image recorded about every 10 seconds

*2 Continuous Playback Conditions• Normal temperature: 25°C (77°F)• Scroll one image about every 10 seconds

*3 Voice recording and audio playback times apply to theEX-M2 only.

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■ Tip to Make the Battery Last LongerIf you do not need the flash while recording, use the menu toselect (flash off) for the flash mode. See page 37 formore information.

■ Low Battery IndicatorThe following shows how the battery capacity indicator onthe monitor screen changes as battery power is used. If youcontinue to use the camera while the battery level is ,camera power will automatically turn off. When this happens,charge the battery as soon as possible.

Battery Level High Low

Indicator

• Recording one image per minute under the above condi-tions reduces battery life to about one sixth of that notedabove.

• Voice recording times are based on continuous recording,while audio playback times are based on continuous output(through headphones).

• The above values are based a new battery starting from afull charge. Repeated charging shortens battery life.

• Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash,zoom and other functions, and how long you leave powerturned on.

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Power Supply Precautions

■ Battery PrecautionsSee the instructions that come with the rechargeable lithiumion battery (NP-20) for important precautions you need toobserve during its use.

■ USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions• Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage is

outside the rating marked on the AC adaptor.Doing so can create the danger of fire or elec-tric shock. Use only the bundled AC adaptorspecified for this camera.

• Do not allow the AC adaptor cord to becomecut or damaged, do not place heavy objects onit, and keep it away from heat. A damagedpower cord creates the risk of fire and electricshock.

• Never try to modify the AC adaptor cord, orsubject it to severe bending, twisting, or pull-ing. Doing so creates the risk of fire and elec-tric shock.

• Never touch the AC adaptor while your handsare wet. Doing so creates the risk of electricshock.

Caution!

• Do not overload extension cords or wall out-lets. Doing so creates the danger of fire andelectric shock.

• Should the cord of the AC adaptor becomedamaged (exposed internal wiring), request areplacement from a CASIO authorized servicecenter. A damaged AC adaptor cord createsthe danger of fire or electric shock.

• Make sure you always remove the camera from the USBcradle before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.

• Charging and USB data communication can cause the ACadaptor to become warm. This is normal and does not indi-cate malfunction.

• Unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet wheneveryou are not using it.

• Never place a blanket or any other cover on the AC adap-tor. Doing so creates the risk of fire.

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Turning the Camera On and OffPress the power button to turn thecamera on and off.Pressing the power button to turnon the camera causes the opera-tion/flash charge lamp to turngreen. Press the power buttonagain to turn off the camera.

IMPORTANT!

• If camera power is turned off by the Auto Power Offfeature, press the power button to turn it back onagain.

Mode

REC

PLAY

AUDIO(EX-M2 only)

Approximate Time to APO

2 minutes

2 minutes

10 seconds

Power button

Auto Power Off (APO)Auto Power Off (APO) automatically turns off the camerawhen you do not perform any operation for certain amount oftime. The amount of time that needs to pass before APO istriggered depends on the mode the camera is in.

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Using the On-screen MenusPressing MENU displays menus on the monitor screen thatyou can use to perform various operations. The menu thatappears depends on whether you are in the REC mode orthe PLAY mode. The following shows an example menu pro-cedure in the REC mode.

1. Turn on the camera,and then align themode selector with“REC” to enter theREC mode.• If you want to enter the

PLAY mode instead,you would align themode selector with“PLAY”.

2. Press MENU.

Mode selector

● Menu Screen Operations

When you want to do this:

Move between tabs

Move from the tab to thesettings

Move between the settings

Display the optionsavailable for a setting

Select an option

Register an optionselection and exit the menuscreen

Register an optionselection and return to themenu screen

Exit the menu screen

Do this:

Rock the controller left or right

Rock the controller down

Rock the controller up or down

Rock the controller right or clickthe controller

Rock the controller up or down

Click the controller

Rock the controller left

Press MENU

SettingsSelection cursor (indicates thecurrently selected item)

Tab

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3. Rock the controller left or right to select the tabyou want, and then rock it down to move theselection cursor from the tab to the settings.• If you ever need to move the selection cursor back

from the settings to the tabs, rock the controller upuntil the cursor reaches the top of the menu.

4. Rock the controllerup or down to selectthe setting you wantto change, and thenrock the controller tothe right.• This displays a

submenu of optionsavailable for theselected setting.

• Instead of rocking thecontroller, you couldalso click it.

5. Rock the controller up or down to select theoption you want, and then click.

Example: “Flash” settingselected.

• See “Menu Reference” on page 106 for more informa-tion about menus.

6. Next, do either of the following.

If you want to do this:

Apply the setting and exit themenu screen

Apply the setting and return tomenu screen to change othersettings

Do this:

Click the controller.

Rock the controller left.

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Configuring Display Language and ClockSettings

Be sure to configure the following settings before using thecamera to record images.

• Display language• Date and time

Note that the current date and time settings are used by thecamera to generate the date and time that are stored alongwith image data, etc.

IMPORTANT!

• The camera’s clock settings are cleared wheneverpower is totally cut off. This can happen if the batterygoes dead while the camera is not being suppliedpower by the USB cradle. The clock setting screenwill appear automatically the next time you turn onpower after the settings are cleared. Set the date andtime before using the camera.

• The current date and time settings will be cleared ifthe battery remains dead without being charged forabout one day.

• Recording images without configuring the clock set-tings causes incorrect time information to be regis-tered. Be sure to configure the clock settings beforeusing the camera.

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4. Set the date and thetime.


2. Rock the controllerup or down to selectthe language youwant.

: Japanese

English : English

Français : French

Deutsch : German

Español : Spanish

Italiano : Italian

3. Click to register the language setting and ad-vance to the clock settings.

5. Click to register the clock settings and exit thesetting screen.

To do this:

Change the setting at thecurrent cursor location

Move the cursor betweensettings

Do this:

Rock the controller up ordown.

Rock the controller left orright.

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BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

3. Compose the imageon the monitorscreen.• The focusing range of

the camera is approxi-mately 1 meter toinfinity (∞).

• When performing thisstep, take care so yourfingers do not block thelens or any of thesensors.

• You can compose images using either the monitorscreen or the optical viewfinder.

• When using the optical viewfinder, you can turn offthe monitor screen to save power (page 51).

4. Press the shutterrelease button torecord the image.

• The number of images that can be stored in memorydepends on the resolution setting you are using(pages 40, 114).


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Power button

Mode selector

This section describes the basic procedure for recording animage.

Recording an ImageYour camera automatically adjusts shutter speed in accor-dance with the brightness of the subject. Images you recordare stored in the camera’s flash memory.• You can also use optionally available SD memory cards

and MultiMedia Cards (MMC) to store images (page 76).

1. Press the powerbutton to turn on thecamera.• This causes an image

or a message to appearon the monitor screen.

2. Align the modeselector with “REC”.• This enters the REC

mode for imagerecording.

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• Depending on the distance or angle between the sub-ject and the camera, the image you see in theviewfinder may not be exactly the image that is re-corded.

• Press the shutter release gently to avoid cameramovement.

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 actualimage is recorded in accordance with the image qualitysetting currently selected on your camera. The imagesaved on memory has much better resolution and detailthan the REC mode monitor screen image.

• Certain levels of subject brightness can cause the re-sponse of the REC mode monitor screen to slow down,which causes some static noise in the monitor screen im-age.

Recording Precautions• Never open the battery cover or place the camera onto the

USB cradle while the operation/flash charge lamp is flash-ing green. Doing so not only causes the current image tobe lost, it can also corrupt images already stored in cameramemory and even lead to malfunction of the camera.

• Never remove the memory card while an image is beingrecorded to the memory card.

• Fluorescent lighting actually flickers at a frequency thatcannot be detected by the human eye. When using thecamera indoors under such lighting, you may experiencesome brightness or color problems with recorded images.

• The camera automatically adjusts its sensitivity in accor-dance with the brightness of the subject. This can causesome static noise to appear in images of relatively darksubjects.

• For a dimly lit subject, the camera raises the sensitivity anduses a faster shutter speed. Because of this, you need toguard against camera movement if you have flash turnedoff (page 37) when recording a dimly lit subject.

• If unwanted light is shining on the lens, shade the lens withyour hand when recording the image.

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Using ZoomYou can use the digital zoom feature of your camera to zoomin on the center of an image. Performing a zoom operationtoggles the zoom factor between 1X and 4X.

1. In the REC mode, press MENU.

2. Rock the controller left or right to select the“REC” tab.

3. Rock the controller up or down to select“Digital Zoom”, and then rock the controllerto the right.

4. Rock the controller up or down to select “On”,and then click.• Selecting “Off” in step 4 disables digital zoom.

5. Rock the controller up or down in the RECmode to change the digital zoom factor.Rock up to zoom in.

Rock down to zoom out.

6. Record the image.

IMPORTANT!

• Zoom is disabled whenever the monitor screen isturned off (page 51).

• To disable digital zoom, select “Off” for the “DigitalZoom” setting on the “REC” tab.

Zoom out Zoom in

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Using the FlashPerform the following steps to select the flash mode youwant to use.



3. Rock the controllerup or down to select“Flash”, and thenrock the controller tothe right.

4. Rock the controller up or down to select theflash mode you want, and then click.


IMPORTANT!

• The flash unit of this camera fires a number of timeswhen you record an image. The initial flashes are pre-flashes, which the camera uses to obtain information ituses for exposure settings. The final flash is for re-cording. Make sure that you keep the camera still untilthe shutter releases.

• Image recording may not be performed if you pressthe shutter release button while the operation/flashcharge lamp is flashing amber.

To do this:

Have the flash fire automaticallywhen required (Auto Flash)

Turn off the flash (Flash Off)

Always fire the flash (Flash On)

Fire a pre-flash followed by imagerecording with flash, reducing thechance of red-eye in the image (Red-eye reduction). Have the flash fireautomatically when required.

Select this setting:

Auto

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■ About Red-eye ReductionUsing the flash to record at night or in a dimly lit room cancause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in theimage. This is caused when the light from the flash reflectsoff of the retina of the eye. Red-eye reduction fires a pre-flash, which causes the irises in the eyes of any people in theimage to close. This is followed by another flash operationwhen the image is actually recorded.

IMPORTANT!

Note the following important points when using red-eyereduction.• Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people in

the image are looking directly at the camera (flash).Before pressing the shutter release button, call out tothe subjects so they all look at the camera.

• Red-eye reduction may not work very well if the sub-jects are located far away from the camera.

Flash Precautions• Take care that your fingers do not block the flash when you

hold the camera. Covering the flash with your finger cangreatly reduce its effectiveness.

• The approximate effective range of the flash is shown be-low. The flash is unable to adequately illuminate a subjectthat is outside this range.1 meter to 2 meters

• The flash takes anywhere from a few seconds as long as10 seconds to attain full charge after being fired. The actualtime required depends on the battery level, temperature,and other conditions.

• The flash does not fire during movie recording. This is indi-cated by on the monitor screen.

• The flash unit may not be able to charge when batterypower is low. Low battery power is indicated by the onthe monitor screen, and when the flash fails to fire properlyresulting in poor image exposure. When these symptomsoccur, charge the camera’s battery as soon as possible.

Flash

NOTE

• You can use the key customization feature (page 52)to configure the camera so the flash mode changeswhenever you rock the controller left or right while inthe REC mode.

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• When the red-eye reduction mode ( ) is being used,flash intensity is adjusted automatically in accordance withthe exposure. The flash may not fire at all when the subjectis brightly lit.

• White balance is fixed while the flash is being used, so sun-light, fluorescent lighting, or other sources of illumination inthe immediate area may affect the coloring of the recordedimage.

Using the Self-timerThe self-timer delays shutter release so it is performed about10 seconds after you press the shutter release button.



3. Rock the controller up or down to select“Self-timer”, and then rock the controller tothe right.

4. Rock the controller up or down to select“10 sec”, and then click.• Selecting “Off” in step 4 disables the self-timer.

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Self-timer lamp5. Record the image.• The self-timer lamp

flashes and the shutterreleases about 10seconds after you pressthe shutter releasebutton.

• You can interrupt an ongoing self-timer countdown bypressing the shutter release button while the self-timerlamp is flashing.

• The self-timer turns off automatically after the shutterreleases.

Specifying Image Size and QualityYou can specify the image size and image quality to suit thetype of image you are recording.

To specify the image size



3. Rock the controller up or down to select “Size”,and then rock the controller to the right.

4. Rock the controller up or down to select thesetting you want, and then click.1600 x 1200 : 1600 x 1200 pixels

1280 x 960 : 1280 x 960 pixels

640 x 480 : 640 x 480 pixels

NOTE

• Use 1600 x 1200 when you plan to produce a largeprint of the image. Use 640 x 480 when you need toeconomize on space because you plan to send im-ages in e-mail, etc.

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To specify the image quality



3. Rock the controller up or down to select“Quality”, and then rock the controller to theright.

4. Rock the controller up or down to select thesetting you want, and then click.

NOTE

• Use the “Fine” setting when image quality is your toppriority and file size is secondary. Conversely, use the“Economy” setting when file size is your top priorityand image quality is secondary.

IMPORTANT!

• Actual file size depends on the type of image yourecord. This means that the remaining image capacitynoted on the monitor screen may not be exactly accu-rate (pages 20 and 114).


Fine

Normal

Economy

To get this:

Very high quality, but large file size

Normal quality

Small file size, but low quality

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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSOTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

This chapter describes the other powerful features and func-tions that are available for recording.

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure set-ting (EV value) manually to adjust for the lighting of your sub-ject. This feature helps to achieve better results when re-cording a backlit subject, a strongly lit subject indoors, and asubject that is against a dark background.

Exposure Compensation Range: –2.0EV to +2.0EVSteps: 1/3EV


2. Select the “REC” tab,select “EV Shift”, andthen rock the control-ler to the right.

Exposure compensationvalue

3. Rock the controller up or down to change theexposure compensation value, and then click.• Clicking the controller registers the displayed value.

Up : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is bestused for light-colored subjects and backlight sub-jects.

Down : Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is bestfor dark-color subjects and for shooting outdoorson a clear day.

• To cancel exposure compensation, adjust the valueuntil it becomes 0.0.

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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS


IMPORTANT!

• When shooting under very dark or very bright condi-tions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory re-sults even after performing exposure compensation.

NOTES

• Performing an EV shift operation causes the meteringmode to switch automatically to center weighted me-tering. Returning the EV shift value to 0.0 causes themetering mode to change back to multi-pattern meter-ing.

• You can use the key customization feature (page 52)to configure the camera so the exposure compensa-tion value changes whenever you rock the controllerleft or right while in the REC mode.

Adjusting the White BalanceThe wavelengths of the light produced by various lightsources (sunlight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of asubject when it is recorded. White balance lets you makeadjustments to compensate for different lighting types, tomake the colors of an image appear more natural.


2. Select the “REC” tab,select “White Balance”,and then rock thecontroller to the right.

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Adjusting White Balance ManuallyUnder some light sources, automatic white balance underthe “Auto” setting can take a long time to complete. Also, theauto white balance range (color temperature range) is lim-ited. Manual white balance helps to ensure that colors arerecorded correctly for a particular light source.Note that you must perform manual white balance under thesame conditions you will be shooting under. You must alsohave a white piece of paper or other similar object on hand inorder to perform manual white balance.

1. In step 3 of the proce-dure under “Adjustingthe White Balance”,select “Manual”.• This causes the object

you last used to adjustmanual white balance toappear on the monitorscreen.

When shooting under theseconditions:

Normal conditions

Outdoor daylight

Shade

Incandescent light bulb(reddish tinge)

Fluorescent light (greenish tinge)

Difficult lighting that requires manualcontrol (This page)



Auto

Manual

NOTES

• Selecting “Manual” changes white balance to the set-tings achieved the last time a manual white balanceoperation was performed.

• You can use the key customization feature (page 52)to configure the camera so the white balance settingchanges whenever you rock the controller left or rightwhile in the REC mode.

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Using the Best Shot ModeSelecting one of the six Best Shot scenes automatically setsup the camera for recording a similar type of image.


2. Select the “REC” tab,select “REC Mode”,and then rock thecontroller to the right.

3. Rock the controller up or down to select (Best Shot), and then click.• This enters the Best Shot Mode and causes the

icon to appear on the monitor screen.

• Pressing the shutter release button at this pointrecords the image using the camera setup of scenethat was selected when you last exited the Best ShotMode, and completes this procedure. If you want toselect a different Best Shot scene, proceed with step4.

2. Point the camera at a white piece of paper orsimilar object under the lighting conditions forwhich you want to set the white balance, andthen press the shutter release button.• This adjusts the white balance.

3. Click the controller.• This registers the white balance settings and returns

to the REC mode.

• Dim lighting or pointing the camera at a dark coloredobject can cause white balance to take a long time tocomplete.

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Using the Movie ModeYou can record movies up to 30 seconds long. The EX-M2even lets you record audio along with your movies.

• File Format: AVIAVI format conforms to the Motion JPEG format promotedby the Open DML Group.

• Image Size: 320 x 240 pixels

• Movie File Size: Approximately 150KB/second.

• Maximum Movie Length— One Movie: 30 seconds— Total Movie Time:

80 seconds with built-in memory; 410 seconds with64MB SD memory card


2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, andthen rock the controller to the right.

4. Click the controller.• This displays a sample scene.

5. Rock the controller left or right to select thesample scene you want, and then click.


IMPORTANT!

• Best Shot scenes were not recorded using this cam-era. They are provided as samples only.

• Images recorded using a Best Shot scene may notproduce the results you expected due to shooting con-ditions and other factors.

• After clicking the controller in step 5 to select a samplescene, you can change to another scene by clickingthe controller again, rocking the controller left or rightto select another sample scene, and then clicking.

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Microphone

IMPORTANT!

• The flash does not fire in the Movie Mode.• The EX-M2 also records audio. Note the following

points when recording a movie with the EX-M2.— Take care that you do not

block the microphone withyour fingers.

— Good recording results arenot possible when thecamera is too far from thesubject.

— Operating camera buttonsduring recording can causebutton noise to be includedin the audio.

— Movie audio is recorded inmonaural.

3. Rock the controllerup or down to select

(Movie), and thenclick.• “Remaining capacity”

shows how many 30-second movies can stillbe recorded to memory.

4. Point the camera at the subject and then pressthe shutter release button.• Movie recording continues for 30 seconds, or until you

stop it by pressing the shutter release button again.

• The remaining recording time value counts down onthe monitor screen as you record.

5. After movie recording is stopped, press theshutter release button one more time to storethe movie file.• This causes the movie file to be stored into camera

memory.

• To cancel storage of the movie file, rock the controllerdown to select “Delete” while file storage is being per-formed, and then click.

Remaining recording time

Remaining capacity

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3. Rock the controller up or down to select (Snapshot Audio), and then click.• This enters the Snapshot Audio Mode.

4. Press the shutterrelease button torecord the image.• After the image is

recorded, the cameraenters audio recordingstandby, with the imageyou just recorded on themonitor screen.

• You can cancel audio recording standby by pressingMENU.


Recording Audio (EX-M2 Only)

Adding Audio to a SnapshotYou can add audio to a snapshot after you record it.

• Image Format: JPEGJPEG is an image format that provides efficient data com-pression.The file extension of a JPEG file is “.JPG”.

• Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording formatThis is the Windows standard format for audio recording.The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is “.WAV”.

• Recording Time:Up to about 30 seconds per image

• Audio File Size:Approximately 120KB (30-second recording of approxi-mately 4KB per second)

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Recording Your VoiceThe Voice Recording Mode provides quick and easy record-ing of your voice.


• Recording Time:Approximately 50 minutes with built-in memory




3. Rock the controllerup or down to select

(Voice Recording),and then click.• This enters the Voice

Recording Mode.


5. Press the shutter release button to start audiorecording.• The operation/flash charge lamp flashes green as re-

cording is performed.

• Even if you have the monitor screen turned off (page51), the monitor screen turns on while you are addingaudio to a snapshot.

6. Recording stops after about 30 seconds orwhen you press the shutter release button.

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■ Audio Recording Precautions• Keep the microphone on the

front of the camera pointedat the subject.

• Take care that you do notblock the microphone withyour fingers.

• Good recording results are not possible when the camerais too far from the subject.

• Operating camera buttons during recording can cause but-ton noise to be included in the audio.

• Pressing the power button or changing the mode selectorsetting stops recording at that point and stores any audiorecorded up to that point.

• You can also perform “after-recording” to add audio to asnapshot after recording it, and also change the audio re-corded for an image. See page 59 for more information.

Microphone

4. Press the shutter release button to start voicerecording.• The remaining recording time value counts down on

the monitor screen and the operation/flash chargelamp flashes green as recording is performed.

• Clicking the controller during voice recording turns offthe monitor screen. The monitor screen turns back onautomatically when recording is complete.

5. Recording stops when you press the shutterrelease button, when memory becomes full, orwhen the battery goes dead.

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IMPORTANT!

• The monitor screen turns back on automatically in thefollowing cases, even if “LCD-OFF” is selected withthe above procedure.— When you press MENU (Monitor screen remains

on for about one minute.)— When you rock the controller left or right— When you enter the Movie Mode or Voice Record-

ing Mode for recording— When you use the Snapshot Audio Mode to add

audio to a snapshot

Turning Image Review On and OffImage review displays an image on the monitor screen assoon as you record it. Use the following procedure to turnimage review on and off.


2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Review”, andthen rock the controller to the right.

REC Mode Camera Settings

Turning the Monitor Screen On and OffTurning off the monitor screen when recording helps to con-serve battery power.


2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Indicators”, andthen rock the controller to the right.


To do this:

Turn off the monitor screen

Turn on the monitor screen


LCD-OFF

LCD-ON

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Assigning Functions to the ControllerA “key customization” feature lets you assign a setting func-tion to the controller. After you assign a function, the corre-sponding parameter is changed whenever you rock the con-troller left or right in the REC mode.


2. Select the “REC” tab, select “L/R Key”, andthen rock the controller to the right.

NOTE

• The initial default setting is “REC Mode”.


When you want to assign thisfunction to the controller :

Recording mode• Rock left or right to cycle through

modes.• EX-S2: Snapshot, Best Shot, Movie• EX-M2: Snapshot, Best Shot,

Movie, Snapshot Audio, VoiceRecording (page 106)

Exposure compensation• Rock left to decrease, rock right to

increase (page 42)

Flash mode• Rock left or right to cycle through

modes (page 37).

White balance mode• Rock left or right to cycle through

modes (page 43).

No function assigned

Select this:

REC Mode

EV Shift

Flash

White Balance

Off


To do this:

Display images on the monitorscreen for about a half secondimmediately after they are recorded

Do not display images immediatelyafter they are recorded


On

Off

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Specifying Power On Default SettingsThe camera’s “mode memory” feature lets you specify thepower on default settings individually for the recordingmode, flash mode, digital zoom mode, and white balancemode. Turning on mode memory for a mode tells the camerato remember the status of that mode when you turn off thecamera, and restore it the next time you turn the cameraback on. When mode memory is turned off, the camera auto-matically restores the initial factory default setting for the ap-plicable mode.The following table shows what happens when you turnmode memory on or off for each mode.

Mode Memory On

• Remembers thecurrent statuswhen the camerais turned off, andrestores it whenthe camera isturned back onagain.

Mode Memory Off(Factory Default)

Snapshot

Auto

On

Auto

Mode

Recording Mode

Flash Mode

Digital ZoomMode

White BalanceMode


2. Select the “Memory” tab, select the item youwant to change, and then rock the controller tothe right.


To do this:

Turn on mode memory so settingsare restored at power on

Turn off mode memory so settingsare initialized at power on


On

Off

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PLAYBACK

3. Rock the controller right (forward) or left(back) to scroll through files on the monitorscreen.

NOTES

• Holding the controller to the left or right scrolls at highspeed.

• Note that the images produced on the monitor screenof this camera are simplified versions of the actual im-age stored in memory.

PLAYBACK

You can use the camera’s built in monitor screen to playback files.

Basic Playback OperationUse the following procedure to scroll through files stored inthe camera’s memory.

1. Press the powerbutton to turn on thecamera.• This causes an image

or a message to appearon the monitor screen.

2. Align the modeselector with “PLAY”.• This enters the PLAY

mode.

Power button

Mode selector

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PLAYBACK

Playing an Audio Snapshot (EX-M2 Only)Perform the steps below to display an audio snapshot (indi-cated by a indicator) and play its audio.

1. In the PLAY mode, rock the controller left orright until the image you want is displayed.

2. Click the controller.• This plays back the

audio that accompaniesthe displayed image.

• You can perform thefollowing operationswhile audio is playing.

IMPORTANT!

• Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback isbeing performed or is paused.

• When you have the LCD remote controller connectedto the camera, audio is output through the stereoheadphones (page 97) instead of the camera’sspeaker. Output through the headphones is monaural.

• The volume of audio recorded with the camera cannotbe adjusted using the LCD remote controller. Use thecamera’s controller to adjust volume level in this case.

To do this:

Fast forward or fast reversethe audio

Pause and unpause audioplayback

Adjust audio volume

Cancel playback

Do this:

Hold the controller left orright.



Press MENU.

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PLAYBACK

5. After clicking thecontroller, you canthen rock it up, down,left, or right to scrollto different parts ofthe zoomed image.• After clicking again, you can rock the controller up or

down to zoom in and out on the image again.

6. Press MENU to return the image to its originalsize.

IMPORTANT!

• You cannot enlarge a movie image.

Zooming the Displayed ImagePerform the following procedure to zoom the image currentlyon the monitor screen up to four times its normal size.

1. In the PLAY mode, rock the controller left orright until the image you want is displayed.

2. Press MENU.

3. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Zoom”, andthen rock the controller to the right.

4. Rock the controllerup to enlarge theimage, or down toreduce its size.

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PLAYBACK

IMPORTANT!

• Resizing an image causes a new (resized) version tobe stored as a separate file.

• Images smaller than 320 x 240 pixels cannot beresized.

• Note that you can resize snapshots recorded with thiscamera only.

• If the message “The function is not supported for thisfile”. appears, it means that the current image cannotbe resized.

• The resize operation cannot be performed if there isnot enough memory to store the resized image.


To do this:

Resize to 640 x 480 pixels (VGA)

Resize to 320 x 240 pixels (QVGA)

Cancel the resizing operation

Select this:

640 x 480

320 x 240

Cancel

Resizing an ImageYou can use the following procedure to change a snapshotimage to either VGA size (640 x 480 pixels) or QVGA size(320 x 240 pixels).• VGA size and QVGA size are the optimum image sizes for

attachment to e-mail messages or incorporation into Webpages.

1. In the PLAY mode, press MENU.

2. Select the “PLAY”tab, select “Resize”,and then rock thecontroller to the right.

3. Rock the controller left or right to scrollthrough images and display the one you wantto resize.

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PLAYBACK

IMPORTANT!

• A movie plays until the end and then stops. You can-not repeat-play a movie.




To do this:

Fast forward or fast reversethe movie

Pause and unpause movieplayback

Skip forward or back oneframe while paused

Cancel playback

Adjust audio volume(EX-M2 only)

Do this:



Rock the controller left orright.

Press MENU.


• You can perform the following operations while amovie is playing.

Playing a MovieUse the following procedure to play back a movie recordedin the movie mode.

1. In the PLAY mode,rock the controllerleft or right until themovie you want toplay is displayed.

2. Click the controller.• This start playback of the movie.

Movie icon

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PLAYBACK

1. In the PLAY mode, rock the controller left orright to scroll through snapshots until the oneto which you want to add audio is displayed.

2. Press MENU.

3. Select the “PLAY”tab, select “Dubbing”,and then rock thecontroller to the right.

4. Press the shutter release button to start audiorecording.

5. Recording stops after about 30 seconds orwhen you press the shutter release button.

Adding Audio to a Snapshot (EX-M2 Only)The “after-recording” feature lets you add audio to snap-shots after they are recorded. You can also re-record an au-dio image (one with a icon on it).


• Recording Time:Up to about 30 seconds per image


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PLAYBACK

IMPORTANT!

• Keep the microphone on thefront of the camera pointed atthe subject.

• Take care that you do notblock the microphone withyour fingers.

• Good recording results are not possible when thecamera is too far from the subject

• Operating camera buttons during recording can causebutton noise to be included in the audio.

• The (Audio) icon appears on the monitor screenafter audio recording is complete.

• You will not be able to record audio when remainingmemory capacity is low.

• The following types of audio recording are not sup-ported.— Adding audio to a movie image— Adding audio to a protected snapshot (page 65)

• Audio that is re-recorded or deleted cannot be recov-ered. Make sure you no longer need audio before re-recording or deleting it.

Microphone

To re-record audio

1. In the PLAY mode, rock the controller left orright to scroll through snapshots until the onewhose audio you want to re-record is dis-played.

2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Dubbing”, andthen rock the controller to the right.

3. Rock the controller up or down to select“Delete”, and then click.• If you merely want to delete the audio with re-record-

ing, press MENU here to complete the procedure.

4. Press the shutter release button to start audiorecording.

5. Recording stops after about 30 seconds orwhen you press the shutter release button.• This deletes the previous recording and replaces it

with a new one.

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PLAYBACK

IMPORTANT!




Playing Back a Voice Recording File(EX-M2 Only)

Perform the following steps to play back a voice recordingfile.

1. In the PLAY mode, rock the controller left orright to display the voice file (a file with onit) you want to play.

2. Click the controller.• This starts playback of

the voice recording filethrough the camera’sspeaker.

• You can perform thefollowing operationswhile audio is playing.

To do this:

Fast forward or fast reversethe audio

Pause and unpause audioplayback

Adjust audio volume

Cancel playback

Do this:




Press MENU.

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DELETING FILES

You can delete a single file, or you can delete all files cur-rently in memory.

IMPORTANT!

• Note that file deletion cannot be undone. Once youdelete a file, it is gone. Make sure you really do notneed a file anymore before you delete it. Especiallywhen deleting all files, make sure you check all thefiles you have stored before proceeding.

• Delete cannot be performed when all the files inmemory are protected (page 65).

• A protected file cannot be deleted. To delete a pro-tected file, unprotect it first (page 65).

• On the EX-M2, deleting an audio snapshot deletesboth the image file and the audio file attached to it.

Deleting a Single FilePerform the following steps when you want to delete a singlefile.

1. In the PLAY mode,rock the controllerdown .

2. Rock the controller left or right to scrollthrough files and display the one you want todelete.

3. Rock the controller up or down to select“Delete”.• To exit the file delete operation without deleting any-

thing, select “Cancel”.

4. Click the controller to delete the file.• Repeat steps 2 through 4 to delete other files, if you

want.

5. Press MENU to exit the menu screen.

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IMPORTANT!

• If a file cannot be deleted for some reason, the mes-sage “The function is not supported for this file.” ap-pears when you try to delete it.

Deleting All FilesThe following procedure deletes all unprotected files cur-rently in memory.

1. In the PLAY mode, rock the controller down .

2. Rock the controller up or down to select “AllFile Delete”, and then click.

3. Rock the controller up or down to select “Yes”.• To exit the file delete operation without deleting any-

thing, select “No”.

4. Click the controller to delete all the files.

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