Casio Exilim EX S500 User Manual
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GETTING READY 31 IMPORTANT! Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when using the camera to protect against accidentally dropping it. The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera only. Do not use it for any other purpose. Never swing the camera around by the strap. Attaching the Strap Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the illustration. IMPORTANT! Pressing [] (DISP) will not change monitor screen contents during standby or recording of an audio snapshot. You can use...
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GETTING READY 32 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 battery, and make sure that the stopper securely locks the battery in place. Stopper Power Requirements Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20). Loading the Rechargeable Battery 1.Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by...
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GETTING READY 33 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 the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera. AC Adaptor [DC IN 5.3V]USB Cradle AC power cord 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...
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GETTING READY 34 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 shape of the AC adaptor power cord plug is compatible with local power outlets when traveling abroad. Never use the AC adaptor with a voltage converter. 2.Turn off the camera. 3.Set the camera onto the USB cradle. Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while...
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GETTING READY 35 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 how it is loaded. Remove the camera from the USB cradle and see if it works normally. The only operations that can be performed while the camera is on the USB cradle are: battery charging, Photo Stand, image output to a TV, and USB data communication.4.After...
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GETTING READY 36 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 that the battery will provide the amount of service indicated. Low temperatures and continued use reduce battery life. Apporoximate Battery Life 200 shots (100 minutes) 410 shots (100 minutes) 160 minutes 80 minutes 160 minutes Operation Number of Shots (CIPA...
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GETTING READY 37 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 auto focus, and how long you leave power turned on. Tips to Make the Battery Last Longer If you do not need the flash while recording, select (flash off) for the flash mode. See page 61 for more information. Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features (page 44) to protect against wasting battery...
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GETTING READY 38 To replace the battery 1.Open the battery cover. 2.Pull the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow. This will cause the battery to come part way out of the slot. 3.Release the stopper and pull the battery from the camera. Take care so you do not drop the battery. 4.Load a new battery into the camera (page 32). Stopper Low Battery Indicator The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on the monitor screen changes as battery power is used. The indicator means that...
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GETTING READY 39 Failure to observe any of the following precautions while using the battery creates the risk of overheating, fire, and explosion. —Never use any other type of charger except the optional charger specified for the battery. —Never try to use the battery to power any device other than this camera. —Never use or leave the battery near open flame. —Never place the battery in a microwave oven, throw it into fire, or otherwise expose it to intense heat. —Make sure the battery is oriented...
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GETTING READY 40 PRECAUTIONS DURING USE The battery is designed for use with this CASIO digital camera only. Use only the USB cradle that comes with the camera or the specified optional charger to charge the battery. Never use any other type of charger for charging. Use of a battery in cold environments shortens the operating time you can expect on a full charge. Charge the battery in a location where the temperature is in the range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). Charging outside this temperature...