Casio Exilim EX-H10 User manual

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Digital Camera
EX-H10
User's Guide
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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 reference.
• For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the official EXlLIM
Website at http:!/www.exilim.com/
To go to "Getting the Most Out of Dynamic Photo" click here!

You can use the procedures in this section to crop either a moving subject or a still
subject out of a snapshot and then insert it into another snapshot.
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Moving Subject Other Image Dynamic Photo Image
1. Press [BS] and then select the "Dynamic Photo" scene.
2. Press [SET], use [A] and [V] to specify the subject type, and then
press [SET].
20 images per
second 20 shots
10 images per 20 shots
second
20 shots
5 images per
second
1 shot
Records multiple images of
the subject, which are
cropped and combined to
create movement against
the background image.
Records a single subject,
which is cropped and
inserted into the
background image.
• To create a still subject, select "Still Subject".
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First, shoot an image that includes the subject
you want to extract.
• Shoot an image in which the subject is as large as
possible. Also, the image should include some easily
identifiable reference point that you can use for later
alignment in step 4, below.
• If you selected "Moving Subject" the camera will
record multiple subject images. Do not move the
camera until shooting is complete.
• Flash is turned off automatically at this time.
Next, compose the image again, this time without
the subject you want to extract. Take care so the
image composition here is as close as possible
to the image composition in step 3. This second
image will let the camera know what part of the
image in step 3 needs to be cropped.
• A semi-transparent view of the imageyou shot in step
3(which includes the subject) will be visible on the
monitor screen to help you compose the background
image properly.
Press the shutter button to shoot the background only.
The camera compares the images you shot in steps 3 and 5 and extracts the
subject. The extracted subject image will appear on the monitor screen. If you
selected "Moving Subject", the subject image will be moving on the display.
• You can interrupt an ongoing image extraction process at any time by pressing
[MENU] or [BS].
• When shooting the subject image, shoot against a white wall or some other surface
of a color that is different from that of the subject. The camera will not be able to
crop the subject image properly if it is the same or similar color as the background.
• The camera may not be able to cleanly crop a subject that is not clearly defined on
the monitor screen due to backlighting, shadows, light smear, insufficient lighting,
etc. When shooting the subject, make sure that it is clearly defined and outlined on
the monitor screen.
• The background you shoot in step 5 of the above procedure is not saved. Only the
cropped subject image is saved.
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Use the following procedure to insert a subject into a new background image. A
Dynamic Photo with a moving subject is saved as a 2M (1600X1200 pixels) or
smaller size image. A Dynamic Photo with a still subject is saved as a 6M
(2816X2112 pixels) or smaller size image.
[i_] (PLAY) ---_ [MENU] ---_ PLAY Tab ---_ Dynamic Photo
.Use [,] and [,] to select the background image you want and then
press [SET].
• Only an image that satisfies the following conditions can be used as a
background image.
- An image recorded with this camera or an image transferred to this camera's
memory using Photo Transport (page 123)
- An image with an aspect ratio of 4:3
2. Use[,] and [,] to select the subject image you want to insert and then
press [SET].
3. Use the zoom controller to adjust the size of the subject and use [A],
[V], [_], and [b] to adjust its position.
4. When everything is the way you want, press [SET].
This inserts the subject into the background image and creates a Dynamic Photo.
• If the original still image into which a moving subject is inserted is smaller than
2M size, the Dynamic Photo will be the same size as the original.
• If the original still image into which a still subject is inserted is smaller than 6M
size, the Dynamic Photo will be the same size as the original.
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_NOTE
• The camera comes with a number of extracted sample subjects in its built-in
memory, which you can use to create Dynamic Photos, if you like.
• Performing a delete or format operation will delete the sample subjects in built-in
memory. If you delete the sample subjects, you can download them from the
Dynamic Photo Special Site (http://dp.exilim.com/) and restore them to built-in
camera memory.
• You can copy the sample subjects to a memory card using the "Built-in ---_ Card"
copy operation (page 104).
1. Press [1"_-I](PLAY) and then use [<] and [,] to display the Dynamic
Photo you want to view,
2. If the Dynamic Photo has a moving subject, press [SET].
• Subject movement is repeated as a continuous loop.
A Dynamic Photo (a background image plus subject) is stored as a series of 20 still
images. You can use the following procedure to convert the 20 images that make up
a Dynamic Photo to a movie.
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[i-_-I] (PLAY) ---_ Dynamic Photo Screen ---_ [MENU] ---_ PLAY Tab ---_
Movie Converter
• The final movie format is Motion JPEG.
• The final movie image size is 640X480 pixels.
, IMPORTANT!
• This operation can be used only to convert Dynamic Photos to movies.
• Following conversion, the movie will be played back three times.
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You can take a memory card that contains the images you want
to print to a professional print service and have them printed.
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You can use a printer equipped with a memory card slot to print
images directly from a memory card. For details, see the user
documentation that comes with your printer.
Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible
Printer
You can print on a printer that supports PictBridge (page
110).
After transferring the images to your computer, use
commercially available software to print.
• You can specify which images you want to print, the number of copies, and date
stamp settings before printing (page 112).
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YoucanconnectthecameradirectlytoaprinterthatsupportsPictBridgeandprint
imageswithoutgoingthroughacomputer.
•To set up the camera before connecting to a printer
1. Turn on the camera and press [MENU].
2. On the "Set Up" tab, select "USB" and then press [,].
3. Use [i] and [V] to select "PTP (PictBridge)", and then press [SET].
•Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Use the USB cable that
comes bundled with the
camera to connect the
camera to your printer's USB
port.
• The camera does not draw
power over the USB cable.
Make sure the camera's
battery is sufficiently
charged before
connecting.
• Make sure that you insert
the cable connector into
the USB/AV port until you
feel it click securely into
place. Failure to insert the
connector fully can result
in poor communication or
malfunction.
• Note that even while the
USB cable
-- Large connector
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USB/AV port _ _i" _
Making sure that the I_ mark on the camera is aligned
with the ._ mark of the USB cable connecter, connect
the cable to the camera.
connector is fully inserted, you still will be able to see the
metal part of the connector as shown in the illustration.
• When connecting the USB cable to a USB port, make sure
you align the connector correctly with the port.
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•To print
1. Turn on the printer and load paper.
2. Turn on the camera.
This will display the print menu screen.
3. Use[A] and [V] to select "Paper Size", and then
press [,].
4.
.
Use [A] and [V] to select a paper size and then
press [SET].
• The following are the available paper sizes.
3.5"×5", 5"×7", 4"×6", A4, 8.5"×11", By Printer
• Selecting "By Printer" prints using a paper size selected on the printer.
• See the documentation that comes with your printer for information about
paper settings.
Use [A] and [V] to specify the print option you want.
1 Image : Prints one image. Select and then press [SET]. Next, use [4]
and [1_] to select the image you want to print.
DPOF Printing : Prints multiple images. Select and then press [SET]. With this
option, images will be printed in accordance with DPOF settings
(page 112).
• To toggle date stamping on and off, press [BS]. The
date stamp will be printed when "On" is indicated on
the monitor screen.
.Use [A] and [V] to select "Print" and then press
[SET].
Printing will start and the message "Busy... Please
wait..." will appear on the monitor screen. The message will disappear after a
short while, even though printing is still being performed. Pressing any camera
button will cause the printing status to re-appear. The print menu screen will re-
appear when printing is complete.
• If you selected "1 Image", you can repeat the procedure from step 5, if you
want.
7. After printing is complete, turn off the camera and disconnect the USB
cable from the printer and camera.
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•Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)
DPOF is a standard that allows you to include image type, number of copy, _r_
and time stamp on/off information on the memory card with the images.
After configuring settings, you can use the memory card to print on a home DPOF
printer that supports DPOF or take the memory card to a professional print
service.
• Whether or not you will be able to use DPOF settings for printing depends on the
printer you are using.
• Some professional print services may not support DPOF.
• Configuring DPOF Settings Individually for Each Image
[r_-I] (PLAY) --_ Snapshot Screen ---_ [MENU] ---_ PLAY Tab ---_
DPOF Printing --_ Select images
1. Use [,] and [_.] to scroll through the files until the image you want to
print is displayed.
.Use [A] and [V] to specify the number of copies.
You can specify avalue up to 99. Specify 00 if you do not want to print the image.
• If you want to include the date in the images, press [BS] so "On" is shown for
date stamping.
• Repeat steps 1 and 2 to configure settings for other images, if you want.
3. Press [SET].
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•Configuring the Same DPOF Settings for All the Images
[i-_'-I](PLAY) ---* Snapshot Screen ---* [MENU] ---* PLAY Tab ---*
DPOF Printing --* All images
.Use [A] and [V] to specify the number of copies.
You can specify a value up to 99. Specify 00 if you do not want to print the image.
• If you want to include the date in the images, press [BS] so "On" is shown for
date stamping.
2. Press [SET].
DPOF settings are not cleared automatically after printing is complete.
The next DPOF print operation you execute will be performed using the last DPOF
settings you configured for the images. To clear DPOF settings, specify "00" for the
number of copies of all images.
Tell your print service about your DPOF settings!
If you take a memory card to a professional print service, be sure to tell them that it
includes DPOF settings for the images to be printed and the number of copies. If you
don't, the print service may print all the images without regard to your DPOF settings,
or they may ignore your date stamp setting.
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• Date Stamping
You can use one of the following three methods to include the recording date in the
3rintout of an image.
Configure DPOF settings (page 112).
You can turn date stamping on and off each time you print. You can configure
settings so some images include the date stamp and some don't.
Configure the Camera's Time Stamp setting (page 138).
• The camera's Time Stamp setting imprints the date into a snapshot when you
shoot it, so the date is always included when you print. It cannot be deleted.
• Do not turn on DPOF date stamping for an image that includes a date
stamped with the camera's Time Stamp function. Doing so can cause the two
stamps to be overprinted.
You can use commercially available image management software to date
stamp images.
Request date stamping when ordering prints from a professional print service.
•Standards Supported by the Camera
• PictBridge _
This is a standard of the Camera and Imaging Products Association
(CIPA). PictBridge
• PRINT Image Matching II[
Using image editing software and printing on a printer that supports
PRINT Image Matching II[ makes it possible to use information about
shooting conditions that is recorded with the image, and produce
exactly the type of image you want. PRINT Image Matching and
PRINT Image Matching II[ are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.
• Exif Print ,eee,,
Printing on a printer that supports Exif Print (Exif 2.2)uses EXif PfiRt
information about shooting conditions recorded with the image to
enhance printed image quality. Contact your printer manufacturer
for information about models that support Exif Print, printer upgrades, etc.
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Youcanperformtheoperationsdescribedbelowwhilethecameraisconnectedtoa
computer.
Saveimagestoa
computerand
viewthemthere
Transferimages
storedonyour
computerto
cameramemory
Playback and
edit movies
• Save images and view them manually
(USB connection) (pages 117, 126).
• Transfer images to a computer
automatically over a wireless LAN for
viewing (Eye-Fi)(page 130).
In addition to images, you also can transfer
screen shot images from your computer to
the camera (Photo Transport _-)(page 123).
• You can play back movies (pages 120,
129).
• To edit movies, use commercially
available software as required.
Windows only
The procedures you need to perform when using the camera with your computer and
when using the bundled software are different for Windows and the Macintosh.
• Windows users should refer to "Using the Camera with a Windows Computer"
on page 116.
• Macintosh users should refer to "Using the Camera with a Macintosh" on page
126.
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Install the required software in accordance with the version of Windows you are
running and what you want to do.
Save images to a
computer and view Vista /XP /2000 Installation not required. 117
them there manually
Installation not required.
• Windows Media Player,
which is already installed
on most computers, can
be used for playback.
• If your computer is running 120
Play movies Vista /XP /2000 Windows 2000 and does
not have DirectX 9.0c or
higher installed, download
DirectX from the Microsoft
DirectX site and install it
on your computer.
Edit movies Vista /XP /2000 • Use commercial software -
as required.
Upload movie files Vista /XP (SP2/SP3) /YouTube Uploader for 121
to YouTube 2000 (SP4) CASlO •
Transfer images to Vista /XP /2000 Photo Transport 1,0• 123
the camera
View the User's Vista /XP (SP2/SP3) /Adobe Reader 8
(Not required if already 125
Guide 2000 (SP4) installed.)
Photo Transport and YouTube Uploader for CASIO will not run under 64-bit versions of
Windows Vista.
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•Computer System Requirements for Bundled Software
Computer system requirements are different for each of the applications. See the
"Read me" file that comes with each application for details. Information about
computer system requirements also can be found under "Computer System
Requirements for Bundled Software (Bundled CD-ROM)" on page 158 of this manual.
•Precautions for Windows Users
• Except for Adobe Reader, the bundled software requires Administrator privileges to
run.
• Operation on a self-made computer is not supported.
• Operation may not be possible under certain computer environments.
_Viewing and Storing Images on a Computer
You can connect the camera to your computer in order to view and store images
(snapshot and movie files).
•To connect the camera to your computer and save files
1. Turn on the camera and press [MENU].
2. On the "Set Up" tab, select "USB" and then press [,].
3. Use [A] and [V] to select "Mass Storage", and then press [SET].
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4. Turn off the camera and
then use the USB cable
that comes with the
camera to connect it to
your computer.
• The camera does not
draw power over the USB
cable. Make sure the
camera's battery is
sufficiently charged
before connecting.
• Make sure that you insert
the cable connector into
the USB/AV port until you
feel it click securely into
place. Failure to insert
the connector fully can
result in poor
communication or
malfunction.
USB port
_p_ USB cable
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USB/AV -- ;-9_
Making sure that the I_ mark on the camera is
aligned with the _ mark of the USB cable connecter,
connect the cable to the camera.
Note that even while the connector is fully inserted, you
still will be able to see the metal part of the connector as
shown in the illustration.
When connecting the USB cable to a USB port, make
sure you align the connector correctly with the port.
Your computer may not be able to recognize the camera
if you connect via a USB hub. Always connect directly to the computer's USB
port.
5. Turn on the camera.
6. Windows Vista users: Click "Start" and then "Computer".
Windows XP users: Click "Start" and then "My Computer".
Windows 2000 users: Doubleclick "My Computer".
7. Double-click"Removable Disk".
• Your computer recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or built-in
memory if there is no card) as a removable disk.
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8. Right-click the "DCIM" folder.
9. On the shortcut menu that appears, click "Copy".
10. Windows Vista users: Click "Start" and then "Documents".
Windows XP users: Click "Start" and then "My Documents".
Windows 2000 users: Doubleclick "My Documents" to open it.
• Ifyou already havea "DCIM" folder in "My Documents",the next step will
overwriteit. Ifyou want to keepthe existing "DCIM" folder, you needto change
its name or moveit to a different location before performing the next step.
11.On the "My Documents" "Edit" menu, select "Paste".
This will paste the "DCIM" folder (and all the image files it contains) into your "My
Documents" folder. You now have a copy of the files that are in camera memory
on your computer.
12.After you finish copying images, disconnect the camera from the
computer.
Windows Vista, Windows XP
On the camera, press [ON/OFF] to turn off the camera. After making sure that the
back lamp is unlit, disconnect the camera from the computer.
Windows 2000
Click card services in the task tray on your computer screen, and disable the
drive number assigned to the camera. Next, after making sure that the back lamp
is unlit, press the camera's [ON/OFF] button to turn off the camera and
disconnect the camera from your computer.
•To view images you copied to your computer
1. Double-click the copied "DCIM" folder to open it.
2. Double-click the folder that contains the images you want to view.
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.Double-click the image file you want to view.
•For information about file names, see "Memory Folder Structure" on page 133.
• An image that was rotated on the camera will be displayed on your computer
screen in its original (unrotated) orientation.
Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files
that are in the camera's built-in memory or on its memory card.
Doing so can cause problems with the camera's image management data, which
will make it impossible to play back images on the camera and can drastically alter
remaining memory capacity. Whenever you want to modify, delete, move, or
rename an image, do so only on images that are stored on your computer.
• Never unplug the USB cable, or operate the camera while viewing or storing
images. Doing so can cause data to become corrupted.
_Playing Movies
Windows Media Player, which is already installed on most computers, can be used
for movie playback. To play back a movie, first copy the movie to your computer and
then double-click the movie file.
•Minimum Computer System Requirements for Movie Playback
The minimum system requirements described below are necessary to play back
movies recorded with this camera on a computer.
Operating System : Vista /XP /2000
CPU : Image Quality "HD":
Pentium 4 3.2 GHz or higher
Image Quality "STD" or "LP":
Pentium M 1.0 GHz or higher
Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or higher
Required Software: Windows Media Player, DirectX 9.0c or higher
• The above are recommended system environments. Configuring one of these
environments does not guarantee proper operation.
• Certain settings and other installed software may interfere with proper playback of
movies.
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•Movie Playback Precautions
• Be sure to move the movie data to the hard disk of your computer before trying to
play it. Proper movie playback may not be possible for data accessed over a
network, from a memory card, etc.
• Proper movie playback may not be possible on some computers. If you experience
problems, try the following.
- Try recording movies with a quality setting of "STD" or "LP'.
- Try upgrading Windows Media Player to the latest version.
- Quit any other applications you have running, and stop resident applications.
Even if proper playback is not possible on the computer, you can use the AV cable
that comes bundled with the camera to connect to the video input terminal a TV or
computer and play back movies that way.
_ Uploading Movie Files to YouTube
Installing YouTube Uploader for CASIO from the CD-ROM that comes with your
camera simplifies uploading of movie files you recorded with the "For YouTube"
BEST SHOT scene to YouTube.
• What is YouTube?
YouTube is a movie sharing site managed by YouTube, LLC where you can upload
movies and view movies uploaded by others.
•To install YouTube Uploader for CASIO
1. On the CD-ROM menu screen, select "YouTube Uploader for CASIO".
2. After reading the information about installation conditions and system
requirements for installation in the "Read me" file, install YouTube
Uploader for CASIO.
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•To upload a movie file to YouTube
• Before you can use YouTube Uploader for CASIO, you need to go to the YouTube
website (http://www.youtube.com/) and register as a user there.
• Do not upload any video that is copyrighted (including neighboring copyrights)
unless you yourself own the copyright or you have obtained the permission of the
applicable copyright holder(s).
• The maximum file size for each upload is 1024 MB.
1. Record the movie you want to upload using the "For YouTube" BEST
SHOT movie scene.
2. If it isn't already, connect your computer to the Internet.
3. Connect the camera to your computer (page 117).
4. Turn on the camera.
YouTube Uploader for CASIO will start up automatically.
• If this is the first time you are using the application, configure the YouTube user
ID and network environment settings, and then click the [OK] button.
5. The left side of the display will have an area for inputting a title,
category, and other information required for uploading to YouTube.
Enter the required information.
6. The right side of the display shows a list of movie files in camera
memory. Select the check box next to the movie file you want to
upload.
7. When everything is ready, click the [Upload] button.
This will upload the movie file(s) to YouTube.
• After uploading is complete, click the [Exit] button to exit the application.
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_Transferring Images from Your Computer to Camera Memory
If you want to transfer images from your computer to the camera, install Photo
Transport on your computer from the CD-ROM that comes with the camera.
•To install Photo Transport
1. On the CD-ROM menu screen, select "Photo Transport".
2. After reading the information about installation conditions and system
requirements for installation in the "Read me" file, install Photo
Transport.
•To transfer images to the camera
1. Connect the camera to your computer (page 117).
2. On your computer, click the following: Start --* All Programs --*
CASIO --* Photo Transport.
This starts up Photo Transport.
3. Drag the file(s) you want to transfer to the [Transfer] button.
4. Follow the instructions that appear on the display to complete the
transfer.
• The details of the instructions that appear on the display and the transferred
images will depend on your Photo Transport setup. For details, click the
[Settings] button or [Help] button and check the setup.
Transfer Data
• Only image files with the following extensions can be transferred to the camera:
jpg, jpeg, jpe, bmp (bmp images are converted to jpeg image automatically when
transferred.)
• Certain types of images may not be able to be transferred.
• You cannot transfer movies to the camera.
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