Casio Exilim Card Ex S600 Users Guide

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Digital Camera
EX-S600
User’s Guide
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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-30)
USB Cable Basic ReferenceCameraStrap
Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type)
(AD-C52G)
AC Power Cord *
*The shape of the AC
power cord plug varies
according to country or
geographic area.
aaaaaaa• Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera.
Special AC Adaptor (Plug-in Type)
(AD-C52J)
CD-ROMs (2) AV Cable
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Contents
2INTRODUCTION
Unpacking.................................................................... 2
Features ....................................................................... 9
Precautions................................................................ 13
18QUICK 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
22GETTING READY
About This  Manual ..................................................... 22
General Guide ............................................................ 23
Camera 23
USB Cradle 25
Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 26REC 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 37
Power Supply Precautions 38
Turning the Camera On and Off 41
Configuring Power Saving Settings 43
Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 44
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 47
To configure display language and clock settings 48
50BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Recording an Image ................................................... 50Aiming the Camera 50
Recording an Image 51
Using Zoom ................................................................ 56Optical Zoom 56
Digital Zoom 58
Using the Flash .......................................................... 60Flash Unit Status 62
Changing the Flash Intensity Setting 63
Using Flash Assist 63
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Using the Self-timer ................................................... 65
Specifying Image Size ............................................... 68
Specifying Image Quality ........................................... 69
71OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 71Using 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 ................................... 91Recording Images of Business Cards
and Documents (Business Shot) ............................... 92
Before recording with Business Shot 93
To use Business Shot 93
Restoring an Old Photograph .................................... 94Before trying to restore an old photograph 94
To restore an old photograph 95
Recording a Movie ..................................................... 97Specifying Movie Image Quality 98
Recording a Movie 99
Recording a Short Movie 100
Recording a Past Movie 102
Recording a Snapshot during Movie Recording
(Snapshot-In-Movie)................................................ 105
Recording Audio ....................................................... 106
Adding Audio to a Snapshot 106
Recording Your Voice 107
Using the Histogram ................................................ 109
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REC Mode Camera Settings .................................... 112Assigning Functions to the [
] and [] Keys 112
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 113
Turning Image Review On and Off 114
Using Icon Help 114
Specifying Power On Default Settings 115
Specifying ISO Sensitivity 117
Selecting the Metering Mode 118
Using the Filter Function 119
Specifying Outline Sharpness 120
Specifying Color Saturation 120
Specifying Contrast 121
Resetting the Camera 121
122PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation ........................................ 122Playing an Audio Snapshot 123
Zooming the Display Image ..................................... 124
Resizing an Image ................................................... 125
Cropping an Image ................................................... 126
Playing and Editing a Movie .................................... 128
Playing a Movie 128
Playing Back a Movie with Anti Shake 129
Editing a Movie 130
Capturing a Still Image from a Movie
(MOTION PRINT) 134
Displaying the 9-image View ................................... 136
Displaying the Calendar Screen .............................. 137Playing a Slideshow ................................................. 138
Using the Photo Stand Feature 140
Rotating the Display Image ...................................... 141
Using Image Roulette .............................................. 142
Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 143
To re-record audio 144
Playing Back a Voice Recording File ....................... 145
Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen ........... 146
Selecting the Video Output System 148
149DELETING FILES
Deleting a Single File ............................................... 149
Deleting All Files ...................................................... 150
151FILE MANAGEMENT
Folders..................................................................... 151Memory Folders and Files 151
Protecting Files ........................................................ 152To protect a single file 152
To protect all files in memory 153
Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 153To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 153
To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 155
To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 156
To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 156
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157OTHER SETTINGS
Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 157To configure sound settings 157
To set the confirmation tone volume level 157
To set the audio volume level for movie and audio
snapshot playback 158
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 158
Specifying the File Name Serial Number
Generation Method .................................................. 159
Setting the Clock ...................................................... 160
To select your Home Time zone 160
To set the current time and date 161
Changing the Date Format 161
Using World Time ..................................................... 162To display the World Time screen 162
To configure World Time settings 162
Editing the Date and Time of an Image ................... 163
Changing the Display Language ............................. 164
Changing the Brightness of the Monitor Screen ..... 165
Changing the USB Port Protocol ............................. 165
Configuring [
] (REC) and [] (PLAY)
Power On/Off Functions ........................................... 166
Formatting Built-in Memory ...................................... 167
169USING A MEMORY CARD
Using a Memory Card .............................................. 170To insert a memory card into the camera 170
To replace the memory card 171
Formatting a Memory Card 172
Copying Files ........................................................... 173To copy all the files in built-in memory to a
memory card 174
To copy a specific file from a memory card to built-in
memory 175
176PRINTING IMAGES
DPOF ........................................................................ 177To configure print settings for a single image 178
To configure print settings for all images 179
Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ............... 180Date Printing 184
PRINT Image Matching III ............................................185
Exif Print ................................................................... 185
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186VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 186
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 194
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a
Computer .................................................................. 199
Memory Data ............................................................ 200
DCF Protocol 200
Memory Folder Structure 201
Image Files Supported by the Camera 202
204USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 204About the bundled CD-ROM 204
Computer System Requirements 206
Managing Images on a PC 208
Retouching, Reorienting, and Printing a Snapshot 211
Playing a Movie 213
Editing a Movie 216
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 218
User Registration 218
Exiting the Menu Application 218
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 219About the bundled CD-ROM 219
Computer System Requirements 220
Managing Images on a Macintosh 221
Playing Back a Movie on your Macintosh 222
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 224
To register as a camera user 224
225APPENDIX
Menu Reference ....................................................... 225
Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 228
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 231
If you have problems installing the USB driver... 236
Display Messages 237
Specifications........................................................... 239
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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-S600.
• 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
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Computer, Inc.
•
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Features
• 6.0 million effective pixels
The CCD provides 6.18 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 146), and to transfer images to a computer
(page 186). A Photo Stand feature lets you view images
while the camera is on the cradle (page 140).
• REC mode or PLAY mode power up (page 41)
Press [
] (REC) or [] (PLAY) to turn on the camera
and enter the mode you want to use.
• AF assist light (page 53)
Improves auto focus accuracy when shooting under dim
lighting.
• 12X zoom (page 56)
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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• Flash Assist (page 63)
This feature compensates when flash intensity is not
strong enough, so images are better illuminated.
• Triple Self-timer (page 65)
The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times,
automatically.
• Auto Macro (page 73)
Auto Macro automatically switches to the macro mode
when the distance between the camera and subject it
shorter than the Auto Focus range.
• 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 High Sensitivity and Anti Shake. A [BS] (BEST
SHOT) button provides direct access to BEST SHOT
sample scenes.
• 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.
• Restoring an Old Photograph (page 94)
You can use the procedure in this section to restore an
old, faded photograph with the color provided by modern
digital camera technology.
• High-resolution movie recording with audio (page 97)
VGA size, 30 fps, MPEG-4 AVI format
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