Casio EX-S100 User's Manual

Download or browse on-line these Operation & User’s Manual for Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera Digital Camera.

Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera Manual Information:

This manual for Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera, given in the PDF format, is available for free online viewing and download without logging on. The guide contains 207 pages, and the size of the file at download is 6.6 Mb. The document type is Operation & User’s Manual.

Download Manual

More Manuals:

In case you failed to obtain relevant information in this document, please, look through related operating manuals and user instructions for Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera. Just click one of the links below to go to the selected manual:

Summary of Contents:

[Page 1] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

E Digital Camera EX-S100 User’s Guide K873PCM1DMX Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product. • Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’s Guide. • Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future refere...

[Page 2] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

INTRODUCTION 2 INTRODUCTION Unpacking Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-20) USB Cradle (CA-25) US...

[Page 3] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

INTRODUCTION 3 Contents 2 INTRODUCTION Unpacking .................................................................... 2 Features ....................................................................... 9 Precautions ......................................

[Page 4] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

INTRODUCTION 4 67 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 67 Using Auto Focus 68 Using the Macro Mode 70 Using Pan Focus 71 Using the Infinity Mode 72 Using Manual Focus 73 Using Focus Lock 74 Expo...

[Page 5] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

INTRODUCTION 5 Using Image Roulette .............................................. 120 Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 121 To re-record audio 122 Playing Back a Voice Recording File ....................... 123 124 DELE...

[Page 6] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

INTRODUCTION 6 145 USING A MEMORY CARD Using a Memory Card .............................................. 146 To insert a memory card into the camera 146 To remove a memory card from the camera 147 Formatting a Memory Card 147 Copying Files ............

[Page 7] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

INTRODUCTION 7 Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh ......................................... 188 Installing Software 188 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 189 191 APPENDIX Menu Reference ..............................................

[Page 8] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

INTRODUCTION 8 IMPORTANT! • The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assume...

[Page 9] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

INTRODUCTION 9 Features • 3.2 million effective pixels The CCD provides 3.34 million total pixels of very high- resolution for crisp, clear, prints and display images. • 2.0-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen • 11.2X zoom (page 54) 2.8X optical ...

[Page 10] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

INTRODUCTION 10 • Auto Pan Focus (page 68) When you press the shutter button all the way down without pausing, the camera immediately records the image without waiting for Auto Focus to be performed. This helps to avoid missing a special moment whi...

[Page 11] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

INTRODUCTION 11 • Album Function (page 174) HTML files are generated automatically to create an album of recorded images. Album contents can be viewed and printed using a standard Web browser. Images can also be incorporated into Web pages quickly ...

[Page 12] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

INTRODUCTION 12 Precautions ■ General Precautions Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the EX-S100. All references in this manual to “camera” refer to the CASIO EX-S100 Digital Camera. • Never try to take pict...

[Page 13] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

INTRODUCTION 13 • Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and never let it get wet. Moisture creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the rain or snow, at the seashore or beach, in the bathroom, etc. ...

[Page 14] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

INTRODUCTION 14 Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to appear on the monitor screen (page 201). Follow the instructions provided by the message to eliminate the cause of the error. ■ Operating conditions • This camera is design...

[Page 15] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

INTRODUCTION 15 ■ Lens • Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction. • Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can interfere with proper image recor...

[Page 16] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

QUICK START GUIDE 16 QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! 1. Load the battery into the camera (page 29). 2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery (page 31). • Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area wh...

[Page 17] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

QUICK START GUIDE 17 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Press [왖] to select the language you want. 3. Press [SET] to register the language setting. 4. Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘 ] to select the geographical area you want, an...

[Page 18] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

QUICK START GUIDE 18 To record an image See page 48 for details. 1. Press [ ] (REC). 2. Press [MENU]. 3. Use [왗] and [왘] to select the “REC” tab. 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “REC Mode”, and then press [왘]. 5. Use [왖] and [왔] to...

[Page 19] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

QUICK START GUIDE 19 1. Press [ ] (PLAY). 2. Press [왔] ( ). 3. Use [왗] and [왘] to display the image you want to delete. 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Delete”. • To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything, select �...

[Page 20] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

GETTING READY 20 GETTING READY This section contains information about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera. About This Manual This section contains information about the conventions used in this manual. ■ Terminolog...

[Page 21] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

GETTING READY 21 ■ File Memory The term “file memory” in this manual is a general term that refers to the location where your camera is currently storing the images you record. File memory can be any one of the following three locations. • Th...

[Page 22] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

GETTING READY 22 ■ Back 7 [ ] (PLAY mode) button 8 [ ] (REC mode) button 9 Operation lamp ; Zoom button A Speaker B Strap ring C [SET] button D [][][][] E [DISP] button F [MENU] button G Monitor Screen ■ Bottom H Stopper I Memory card...

[Page 23] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

GETTING READY 23 USB Cradle Simply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB cradle lets you perform the following tasks. • Battery charging (page 31) • Automatic transfer of images to a computer (page 159) • Direct connection to a printer...

[Page 24] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

GETTING READY 24 Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status. • Note that the example screens in this chapter are for illustrative purposes only. They do not exactly mat...

[Page 25] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

GETTING READY 25 ■ PLAY Mode 1 PLAY mode file type (page 107) Snapshot Movie Audio Snapshot Voice Recording 2 Image protection indicator (page 127) 3 Folder number/File number (page 126) Example : When a file named CIMG0023.JPG is stored in a folde...

[Page 26] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

GETTING READY 26 Indicators on Histogram on Indicators off 8 Aperture value 9 ISO sensitivity (page 99) 0 Date and time (page 138) A White balance indicator (page 77) AWB Auto Daylight Cloudy Shade 1 Fluorescent 1 2 Fluorescent 2 Tungsten Manual Chan...

[Page 27] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

GETTING READY 27 Indicators on Histogram/Details on Indicators off IMPORTANT! • Pressing [DISP] will not change monitor screen contents during movie recording, or during standby or recording of an audio snapshot. • Pressing [DISP] in the Voice ...

[Page 28] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

GETTING READY 28 Attaching the Strap Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the illustration. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when using the camera to protect against accidentally dropping it. • The supplied str...

[Page 29] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

GETTING READY 29 2. While pulling the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration, align the arrow mark on the battery with the arrow mark on the camera and slide the battery into the camera. NP-20 • Push the bottom of the b...

[Page 30] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

GETTING READY 30 3. Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow. IMPORTANT! • Use only the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not ...

[Page 31] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

GETTING READY 31 To charge the battery 1. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN 5.3V] connector of the USB cradle, and then plug it in to a household power outlet. • Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchas...

[Page 32] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

GETTING READY 32 NOTE • The AC adaptor is designed for operation on power ranging from 100V AC to 240V AC. Note, however, that the shape of the power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. It is up to you to find out if the sha...

[Page 33] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

GETTING READY 33 • If the [CHARGE] lamp starts flashing red, it means that an error occurs while charging. An error can be caused by any of the following: a problem with the USB cradle, a problem with the camera, or a problem with the battery or ho...

[Page 34] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

GETTING READY 34 ■ Battery Life Guidelines The battery life guideline values given below indicate the amount of time under the conditions defined below the table, until power automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not guarantee tha...

[Page 35] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

GETTING READY 35 • The above values are based on a new battery starting from a full 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 po...

[Page 36] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

GETTING READY 36 Power Supply Precautions Note the following precautions when handling or using the battery and the optional charger. ■ Battery Handling Precautions ● SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before usin...

[Page 37] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

GETTING READY 37 • Should you ever notice any of the following conditions while using, charging, or storing a battery, immediately remove it from the camera or charger, and keep it away from open flame: — Fluid leaking — Emission of a strange o...

[Page 38] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

GETTING READY 38 ● BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS • Make sure you remove the battery from the camera when you do not plan to use it for a long time. A battery left in the camera discharges very small amounts of power even when power is turned off, w...

[Page 39] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

GETTING READY 39 • Use the AC adaptor where it will not be splashed with water. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock. • Do not place a vase or any other container filled with liquid on top of the AC adaptor. Water creates the risk of...

[Page 40] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

GETTING READY 40 NOTE • Pressing [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera enters the REC mode, while pressing [ ] (PLAY) enters the PLAY mode. • Pressing [ ] (PLAY) while in a REC mode switches to the PLAY mode. The lens retracts about 10 seconds after...

[Page 41] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

GETTING READY 41 Configuring Power Saving Settings You can configure the settings described below to conserve battery power. Sleep : Automatically turns off the monitor screen if no operation is performed for a specified amount of time in a REC mode....

[Page 42] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

GETTING READY 42 Using the On-screen Menus Pressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screen that you can use to perform various operations. The menu that appears depends on whether you are in a REC mode or the PLAY mode. The following shows an ex...

[Page 43] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

GETTING READY 43 ● Menu Screen Operations When you want to do this: Move between tabs Move from the tab to the settings Move from the settings to the tab Move between the settings Display the options available for a setting Select an option Apply t...

[Page 44] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

GETTING READY 44 6. Perform one of the following operations to apply the setting you configured. To do this: Apply the setting and exit the menu screen. Apply the setting and return to feature selection in step 4. Apply the setting and return to tab ...

[Page 45] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

GETTING READY 45 IMPORTANT! • Recording images without configuring the clock settings causes incorrect time information to be registered. Be sure to configure the clock settings before using the camera. • A built-in backup battery retains the d...

[Page 46] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

GETTING READY 46 3. Use [], [], [], and [] to select the geographical area where you live, and then press [SET]. 4. Use [] and [] to select the name of the city where you live, and then press [SET]. 5. Use [] and [] to select ...

[Page 47] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

GETTING READY 47 8. Press [SET] to register the settings and exit the setting screen. To do this: Change the setting at the current cursor location Move the cursor between settings Toggle between 12-hour and 24- hour timekeeping Do this: Press [] ...

[Page 48] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 48 This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image. Recording an Image Specifying the Recording Mode Your CASIO digital camera has five recording modes, each of which is described below. Before recording an ima...

[Page 49] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 49 4. Use [] and [] to select the recording mode you want, and then press [SET]. • The icon (like “ ”) for the mode you select is displayed on the monitor screen. 1200 1200 1600 1600 NORMAL NORMAL 10 10 04/ 04/ ...

[Page 50] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 50 IMPORTANT! • Make sure your fingers and the strap do not block the flash, microphone or lens. NOTE • Your image will be blurred if you move the camera when pressing the shutter button. Press the shutter button careful...

[Page 51] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 51 • This causes an image or a message to appear on the monitor screen, and then enters the currently selected recording mode. • If the camera is in the PLAY mode when it turns on, the message “There are no files” will a...

[Page 52] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 52 It means this: The image is in focus. The image is not in focus. When you see this: Green focus frame Green operation lamp Red focus frame Flashing green operation lamp ● Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation • The mon...

[Page 53] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 53 ■ Recording Precautions • Never open the battery cover or place the camera onto the USB cradle while the operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so not only causes the current image to be lost, it can also corrupt images ...

[Page 54] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 54 ■ About the REC Mode Monitor Screen • The image shown on the monitor screen in a REC mode is a simplified image for composing purposes. The actual image is recorded in accordance with the image quality setting currently s...

[Page 55] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 55 Zoom out Zoom in 2. Compose the image, and then press the shutter button. NOTE • The optical zoom factor also affects the lens aperture. • Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against hand movement when using the t...

[Page 56] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 56 Digital Zoom Digital zoom digitally enlarges the part of the image at the center of the image screen. The range of digital zoom is 2.8X to 11.2X (in combination with optical zoom). IMPORTANT! • When you perform a digital ...

[Page 57] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 57 3. Release the zoom button momentarily, and then hold down its telephoto ( ) side again to move the zoom pointer into the digital zoom range. • The zoom pointer will also stop when you move the pointer back to the switch ov...

[Page 58] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 58 [  ] ( ) Flash mode indicator Using the Flash Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use. • The approximate effective range of the flash is shown below. Wide Angle: Approximately 0.4 to 2.5...

[Page 59] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 59 ■ About Red-eye Reduction Using the flash to record at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image. This happens because the light from the flash reflects off of the retin...

[Page 60] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 60 Changing the Flash Intensity Setting Perform the following steps to change the flash intensity setting. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Use [] and [] to select the “ REC” tab. 3. Use [] and [] to select �...

[Page 61] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 61 4. Use [] and [] to select “ Auto” , and then press [SET]. • Selecting “Off” disables flash assist. IMPORTANT! • Flash assist may not produce the desired result for some types of subjects. • Flash assist...

[Page 62] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 62 • When red-eye reduction ( ) is selected, flash intensity is adjusted automatically in accordance with the exposure. The flash may not fire at all when the subject is brightly lit. • Using flash in combination with anothe...

[Page 63] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 63 To do this: Specify a 10-second self-timer Specify a 2-second self-timer Specify Triple Self-timer Disable the self-timer Select this setting: 10 s 10 sec 2 s 2 sec x3 X3 Off • This causes an indicator identifying the se...

[Page 64] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 64 NOTE • The “2 sec” self-timer setting is best when shooting with a slow shutter speed, because it helps to avoid blurring of images due to hand movement. • In the case of the Triple Self-timer, the indicator “1sec...

[Page 65] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 65 • Indicated sizes are rough approximates only. • The above print sizes are all approximate values when printing at a resolution of 200 dpi (dots per inch). Use a larger setting when you want to print at a higher resolutio...

[Page 66] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 66 IMPORTANT! • Actual file size depends on the type of image you record. This means that the remaining image capacity noted on the monitor screen may not be exactly accurate (pages 24, 203). Fine Normal Economy To get this:...

[Page 67] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

67 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Selecting the Focus Mode You can select one of five different focus modes: Auto Focus, Macro, Pan Focus, Infinity, and Manual. 1. In a REC mode, press [] ( ). • Each press of [] ( ) c...

[Page 68] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

68 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Auto Focus As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter button down half way. The following is the Auto Focus range. Range: Approx...

[Page 69] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

69 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Select the “ REC” tab, select “ Auto PF” , and then press []. 3. Use [] and [] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. For this type of Auto Focus area: Very limited range in the center ...

[Page 70] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

70 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Macro Mode Use the Macro mode when you need to focus on close up subjects. The following shows the approximate focus range in the Macro mode. Range: 17cm to 50cm (6.7˝ to 19.7˝) 1. Press [] ( ) to cycle t...

[Page 71] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

71 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • Use of the flash along with wide angle zoom or the Macro mode can cause the light of the flash to become blocked, which can produce unwanted shadows in your image. Using Pan Focus Normally, your camera pe...

[Page 72] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

72 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • The focus range at the optical zoom telephoto setting is narrower than the focus range at the wide angle setting. • The focus range during darker lighting is narrower than the focus range of brighter li...

[Page 73] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

73 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Press [] ( ) to cycle through the focus mode settings until “ ” is shown as the focus mode indicator. • At this point, a boundary also appears on the display, indicating the part of the image that will be u...

[Page 74] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

74 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Focus Lock Focus lock is a technique you can use to focus on a subject that is not located within the focus frame when you record an image. You can use focus lock in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro mode ( ). 1. Us...

[Page 75] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

75 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Keeping the shutter button pressed half way down, re- compose the image as you like. 3. When the image is composed the way you want, press the shutter button the rest of the way to record it. • The focus and image re...

[Page 76] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

76 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [] and [] to change the exposure compensation value, and then press [SET]. • Pressing [SET] registers the displayed value. [] : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best used for light-colored su...

[Page 77] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

77 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Adjusting White Balance The wavelengths of the light produced by various light sources (daylight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make adjustments to compens...

[Page 78] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

78 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • When “Auto” is selected for the white balance setting, the camera automatically determines the white point of the subject. Certain subject colors and light source conditions can cause problems when the came...

[Page 79] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

79 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [] and [] to select “ Manual” . • This causes the object you last used to adjust manual white balance to appear on the monitor screen. If you want to use the same settings you configured during a previo...

[Page 80] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

80 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the BESTSHOT Mode Selecting one of the 23 BESTSHOT scenes automatically sets up the camera for recording a similar type of image. Scene Number Scene Name 23 White board, etc. (page 88) Register User Scene (page 82) ...

[Page 81] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

81 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • BESTSHOT scenes were not recorded using this camera. They are provided as samples only. • Due to shooting conditions and other factors, an image recorded using the setup of a BESTSHOT scene may not prod...

[Page 82] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

82 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup You can use the procedure below to save the setup of an image you recorded as a BESTSHOT scene. After that, you can recall the setup whenever you want to use it. 1. Press [ ] (REC), and th...

[Page 83] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

83 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • BESTSHOT user setups are located in the camera’s built-in memory following the built-in sample scenes. • Note that formatting built-in memory (page 144) deletes all BESTSHOT user setups. NOTE • Th...

[Page 84] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

84 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot) Coupling Shot lets you record images of two people and combine them into a single image. This makes it possible for you to include yourself in group images...

[Page 85] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

85 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Align the focus frame on the monitor screen with the subject you want on the left side of the image. • While “Coupling Shot” is selected, the “AF Area” (page 69) setting automatically becomes “Spot”. 4. P...

[Page 86] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

86 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot) Pre-shot helps you get the background you want, even if you need to ask someone else to record the image for you. Basically, Pre-shot is a two-step process....

[Page 87] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

87 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Press [ ] (REC), and then select “ BESTSHOT” as the recording mode (page 48). 2. Use [] and [] to select “ Pre-shot” , and then press [SET]. 3. Compose the background you want on the monitor screen, and ...

[Page 88] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

88 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot) Recording a business card, document, whiteboard, or similarly shaped object from an angle can cause the subject to appear misshaped in the resulting image. ...

[Page 89] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

89 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • When the camera is at an angle to a business card or document it is recording, the shape of the business card or document may appear distorted in the image. Auto keystone correction corrects for this distortion...

[Page 90] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

90 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Use [] and [] to select the candidate you want to correct. 5. Use [] and [] to select “ Correct” , and then press [SET]. • Selecting “Cancel” in place of “Correct” stores the original image as...

[Page 91] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

91 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Press [ ] (REC), and then select “ Movie” as the recording mode (page 48). • This enters the Movie mode and causes “ ” to appear on the monitor screen. • You can use the key customization feature (page 103...

[Page 92] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

92 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • The flash does not fire in the Movie mode. • This camera also records audio. Note the following points when recording a movie. — Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers. — G...

[Page 93] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

93 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording Audio Adding Audio to a Snapshot You can add audio to a snapshot after you record it. • Image Format: JPEG JPEG is an image format that provides efficient data compression. The file extension of a JPEG file is...

[Page 94] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

94 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • You can cancel audio recording standby by pressing [MENU]. 3. Press the shutter button to start audio recording. • The operation lamp will flash green while recording is in progress. 4. Recording stops after about 3...

[Page 95] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

95 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Press [ ] (REC), and then select “ Voice” as the recording mode (page 48). • This enters the Voice Recording mode and causes “ ” to appear on the monitor screen. • You can use the key customization feature...

[Page 96] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

96 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Audio Recording Precautions • Keep the microphone on the front of the camera pointed at the source. • Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers. • Good recording results are not possible w...

[Page 97] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

97 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • An RGB histogram that shows the distribution of R (red) , G (green) , and B (blue) components is also displayed. This histogram can be used to determine whether there is too much or too little of each of the color com...

[Page 98] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

98 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • Note that the above histograms are shown for illustrative purposes only. You may not be able to achieve exactly the same shapes for particular subjects. • A centered histogram does not necessarily guara...

[Page 99] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

99 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying ISO Sensitivity You can change the ISO sensitivity setting for better images in places where lighting is dim or when you are using faster shutter speeds. • ISO sensitivity is expressed in terms of values that...

[Page 100] Casio EX S100 - EXILIM CARD Digital Camera

100 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Outline Sharpness Use the following procedure to control the sharpness of image outlines. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ REC” tab, select “ Sharpness” , and then press []. 3. Use [...