Casio Exilim EX-S500 User manual

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Digital Camera
EX-S500
User’s Guide
K835PCM1DMX
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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
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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-28)
USB Cable Basic Reference
Camera Strap
Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type)
(AD-C51G or AD-C52G)
AC Power Cord *
*The shape of the AC
power cord plug varies
according to country or
geographic area.
○○○○○○○
•Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera.
Special AC Adaptor (Plug-in Type)
(AD-C51J or AD-C52J)
CD-ROMs (2) AV Cable

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Contents
2INTRODUCTION
Unpacking .................................................................... 2
Features ....................................................................... 9
Precautions ................................................................ 13
18 QUICK START GUIDE
First, charge the battery! ............................................ 18
To configure display language and clock settings ..... 19
To record an image .................................................... 20
To view a recorded image .......................................... 21
To delete an image ..................................................... 21
22 GETTING READY
About This Manual ..................................................... 22
General Guide ............................................................ 23
Camera 23
USB Cradle 25
Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 26
REC Mode 26
PLAY Mode 28
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 30
Attaching the Strap .................................................... 31
Power Requirements ................................................. 32
Loading the Rechargeable Battery 32
To charge the battery 33
To replace the battery 38
Power Supply Precautions 39
Turning the Camera On and Off 42
Configuring Power Saving Settings 44
Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 45
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 48
To configure display language and clock settings 49
51 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Recording an Image ................................................... 51
Aiming the Camera 51
Recording an Image 52
Using Zoom ................................................................ 57
Optical Zoom 57
Digital Zoom 59
Using the Flash .......................................................... 61
Flash Unit Status 63
Changing the Flash Intensity Setting 64
Using Flash Assist 64

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Using the Self-timer ................................................... 66
Specifying Image Size ............................................... 69
Specifying Image Quality ........................................... 70
71 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 71
Using Auto Focus 72
Using the Macro Mode 75
Using Pan Focus 76
Using the Infinity Mode 76
Using Manual Focus 77
Using Focus Lock 78
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 79
Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 81
Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually 82
Recording Consecutive Images
(Continuous Shutter Mode) ........................................ 84
BEST SHOT Mode for Snapshots and Movies ......... 85
Displaying Sample Scenes Individually 87
Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup 88
To delete a BEST SHOT user setup 89
Reducing the Effects of Hand or
Subject Movement ..................................................... 90
Shooting with High Sensitivity ................................... 91
Recording Images of Business Cards and
Documents (Business Shot) ...................................... 92
To use Business Shot 93
Recording a Movie ..................................................... 94
Specifying Movie Image Quality 95
Recording a Movie 96
Recording a Short Movie 97
Recording a Past Movie 99
Recording a Snapshot during Movie Recording ...... 101
Recording Audio ....................................................... 102
Adding Audio to a Snapshot 102
Recording Your Voice 104
Using the Histogram ................................................ 106
REC Mode Camera Settings ................................... 108
Assigning Functions to the [왗] and [왘] Keys 109
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 110
Turning Image Review On and Off 111
Using Icon Help 111
Specifying Power On Default Settings 112
Specifying ISO Sensitivity 114
Selecting the Metering Mode 115
Using the Filter Function 117
Specifying Outline Sharpness 117
Specifying Color Saturation 118
Specifying Contrast 118
Resetting the Camera 119
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120 PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation ........................................ 120
Playing an Audio Snapshot 121
Zooming the Display Image ..................................... 122
Resizing an Image ................................................... 123
Cropping an Image................................................... 124
Playing and Editing a Movie .................................... 125
Playing a Movie 125
Editing a Movie 126
Capturing a Still Image from a Movie
(MOTION PRINT) 130
Displaying the 9-image View ................................... 131
Displaying the Calendar Screen .............................. 132
Playing a Slideshow ................................................. 133
Using the Photo Stand Feature 136
Rotating the Display Image ...................................... 137
Using Image Roulette .............................................. 138
Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 139
To re-record audio 140
Playing Back a Voice Recording File ....................... 141
Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen ........... 142
Selecting the Video Output System 144
145 DELETING FILES
Deleting a Single File ............................................... 145
Deleting All Files ...................................................... 146
147 FILE MANAGEMENT
Folders ..................................................................... 147
Memory Folders and Files 147
Protecting Files ........................................................ 148
To protect a single file 148
To protect all files in memory 149
Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 149
To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 149
To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 151
To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 152
To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 152

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153 OTHER SETTINGS
Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 153
To configure sound settings 153
To set the confirmation tone volume level 153
To set the audio volume level for movie and audio
snapshot playback 154
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 154
Specifying the File Name Serial Number
Generation Method .................................................. 155
Setting the Clock ...................................................... 156
To select your Home Time zone 156
To set the current time and date 157
Changing the Date Format 157
Using World Time ..................................................... 158
To display the World Time screen 158
To configure World Time settings 158
Changing the Display Language ............................. 159
Changing the USB Port Protocol ............................. 160
Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY)
Power On/Off Functions ........................................... 161
Formatting Built-in Memory ...................................... 162
163 USING A MEMORY CARD
Using a Memory Card .............................................. 164
To insert a memory card into the camera 164
To replace the memory card 165
Formatting a Memory Card 166
Copying Files ........................................................... 167
To copy all the files in built-in memory to a
memory card 168
To copy a specific file from a memory card to
built-in memory 168
170 PRINTING IMAGES
DPOF ........................................................................ 171
To configure print settings for a single image 172
To configure print settings for all images 173
Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ............... 174
Date Printing 178
PRINT Image Matching III ............................................ 179
Exif Print ................................................................... 179
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180 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 180
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 188
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images
to a Computer .......................................................... 193
Memory Data ............................................................ 194
DCF Protocol 194
Memory Folder Structure 195
Image Files Supported by the Camera 196
198 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 198
About the bundled CD-ROM 198
Computer System Requirements 200
Managing Images on a PC 202
Retouching, Reorienting, and Printing a Snapshot 205
Playing a Movie 207
Editing a Movie 210
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 212
User Registration 212
Exiting the Menu Application 212
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 213
About the bundled CD-ROM 213
Computer System Requirements 214
Managing Images on a Macintosh 215
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 216
To register as a camera user 216
217 APPENDIX
Menu Reference ....................................................... 217
Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 220
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 223
If you have problems installing the USB driver... 227
Display Messages 228
Specifications ........................................................... 230

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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. assumes no
responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties
which may arise through the use of the EX-S500.
•CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held
liable for any damages or losses suffered by you or
any third party due to the use of Photo Loader and/or
Photohands.
•CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no
responsibility for any damage or loss caused by
deletion of data as a result of malfunction, repairs, or
battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important
data on other media to protect against its loss.
•Note that the example screens and product
illustrations shown in this User’s Guide may differ
somewhat by the screens and configuration of the
actual camera.
• The SD logo is a registered trademark.
• Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Media, and
DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc.
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Technologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the
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• Other company, product and service names used
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CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except as stipulated
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applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

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Features
•5.0 million effective pixels
The CCD provides 5.25 million total pixels for images of
outstanding resolution and detail.
•2.2-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen
•8.3MB built-in memory
Images can be recorded without using a memory card.
•Bundled with a USB Cradle
The bundled USB cradle can be used to charge the
camera’s battery (page 33), to view images on a TV
screen (page 142), and to transfer images to a computer
(page 180). A Photo Stand feature lets you view images
while the camera is on the cradle (page 136).
•REC mode or PLAY mode power up (page 42)
Press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera
and enter the mode you want to use.
•AF assist light (page 54)
Improves auto focus accuracy when shooting under dim
lighting.
•12X zoom (page 57)
3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom
■LCD Panel
The LCD panel is a product of the latest LCD
manufacturing technology that provides a pixel yield of
99.99%. This means that less than 0.01% of the total pixels
are defective (they do not turn on or always remain turned
on).
■Copyright Restrictions
Except for the purposes of your own personal enjoyment,
unauthorized copying of snapshot files, movie files, and
audio files violates copyright laws and international
contracts.
Distribution to third parties of such files over the Internet
without permission of the copyright holder, whether for
profit or for free, violates copyright laws and international
contracts.
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•Triple Self-timer (page 66)
The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times,
automatically.
•Quick Shutter (page 73)
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 while you
wait for the camera to Auto Focus.
•Auto Focus Area Selection (page 74)
When “Multi”is selected for the Auto Focus area, the
camera takes simultaneous meter readings at nine
different points and automatically selects the best one.
•BEST SHOT (page 85)
Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of
image you are trying to record and the camera performs
troublesome setups automatically for beautiful images
every time. New BEST SHOT sample scenes include
setups for backlighting and Anti Shake.
•Business Shot (page 92)
Business Shot automatically corrects rectangular shapes
when recording the image of a business card, document,
whiteboard, or similar subjects from an angle.
•High-resolution movie recording with audio (page 94)
VGA size, 30 fps, MPEG-4 AVI format
•A choice of movie recording functions (page 94)
Movie recording functions include Normal Movie, Short
Movie (movie is a preset length that starts before [ ]
(MOVIE) was pressed and ends after it is pressed), and
Past Movie (movie starts from five seconds before [ ]
(MOVIE) was pressed), and a BEST SHOT mode (instant
camera setup based on BEST SHOT sample scenes).
•Movie button (pages 85, 96)
Simply press [ ] (MOVIE) to start recording a movie,
without any troublesome mode changes. You can even
press the shutter button during movie recording to record
a snapshot.
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