Casio Exilim EX V8 User Manual
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51GETTING READY ■Memory Card Precautions •If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore normal operation by reformatting it. However, it is recommended that you always take along more than one memory card whenever using the camera far away from the home or office. •If you experience problems while trying to playback recorded images, try re-formatting the memory card. •As you record data to and delete data from a memory card a number of times, it loses its ability to retain data. Because of this, periodic re-formatting of a memory card is recommended. •Make sure that the battery is charged fully before starting a formatting operation. Formatting may not be performed correctly and the memory card may be damaged if the camera powers down while formatting is in progress. •Never open the battery cover while formatting is in progress. Doing so can damage the memory card.The following are menu operations you will need to use to configure camera settings. Take a few moments to become familiar with them. •See “Menu Reference” on page 269 for information about menu contents. Example Menu Screen Press [MENU] to display the menu screen. •Menu contents are different in a REC mode and PLAY mode. This screen shows a REC mode menu. Using On-screen Menus Tabs Settings Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
52GETTING READY Menu Screen Operation Buttons The following is the procedure for menu operations in a REC mode. 1.In a REC mode, press [MENU]. This displays the menu screen. 2.Use [W] and [X] to select the tab where the item you want to configure is located. Here, we will select the “REC” tab. 3.Use [S] and [T] to select the item you want to configure and then press [X]. Example: Select “Focus” and then press [X]. 4.Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want. 5.Apply the setting. •Pressing [SET] applies the selected setting and exits the menu screen. •Pressing [W] instead of [SET] applies the selected setting and returns to the menu screen. You can then continue configuring other settings, if you want. •To select another tab, press [W], use [S] to return to the tab and then use [W] and [X] to switch to another tab. IMPORTANT! •Entering the easy mode (page 65) changes display contents to four menu items each, using larger size characters. The easy mode also displays simple onscreen help. [W] [X]Select tabs. [X] is also used to apply a setting. [S] [T]Select a setting option. [SET]Applies the selected settings. [MENU]Exits the menu screen. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
53GETTING READY Each press of [S] (DISP) changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below. ■REC Modes■PLAY mode Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Indicators on Histogram on Indicators off Indicators on Histogram/Details on Indicators off Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
54GETTING READY IMPORTANT! •Pressing [S] (DISP) will not change monitor screen contents during standby or recording of an audio snapshot. •You can use [S] (DISP) to turn off the monitor screen only when voice recording in a REC mode. You cannot turn off the monitor screen for any other recording function. •Pressing [S] (DISP) in the Voice Recording REC mode toggles the monitor screen on (“indicators on”) and off. While a Voice Recording file is displayed in the PLAY mode, pressing [S] (DISP) toggles between “indicators on” and “indicators off”. •When playing back the content of a Voice Recording file while “indicators off” is selected (Voice Recording file icon only on the monitor screen), the monitor screen will go black about two seconds after you press [SET] to start playback. The Voice Recording file icon (indicators off) will reappear after playback is complete.Perform one of the following operations if you find that you have gotten lost while performing button operations during recording or playback. REC mode If you lose your way... Current ScreenTo return to the normal snapshot or movie recording screen, press: Menu screen Press [MENU]. “There are no files.” screenPerform one of the following operations. – Press the shutter button. – Align the mode dial with the desired REC mode. – Press [ ] (PLAY) (with the lens cover open). PLAY mode screen Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
55GETTING READY PLAY mode Current ScreenTo return to the normal playback screen Menu screen [MENU] or [ ] REC mode screen Press [ ]. Delete screenPress [ ]. You could also select “Cancel” and then press [SET]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
56SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT Your CASIO digital camera has eight recording modes, each of which is described below. Before recording an image, use the mode dial to select the recording mode that suits the type of image you are trying to record. • ( Snapshot) Use this mode to record still images. This is the mode you should normally use for image recording. • (BEST SHOT) Simply select one of a collection of built-in sample scenes and the camera sets up for the scene you selected for beautiful snapshots every time (page 104).•A (Aperture Priority AE) In this mode, you select the aperture, and other settings are adjusted accordingly (page 92). •S (Shutter Speed Priority AE) In this mode, you select the shutter speed, and other settings are adjusted accordingly (page 93). •M (Manual Exposure) This mode gives you total control over aperture and shutter speed settings (page 95). • (easy mode) This mode eliminates troublesome setups (page 65) . • (MOVIE BEST SHOT) Simply select one of a collection of built-in sample movie scenes and the camera sets up for the scene you selected for beautiful movies every time (page 104). • (Movie) Use this mode to record movies (page 97). Specifying the Recording Mode Snapshot BEST SHOT AAperture Priority AE SShutter Speed Priority AE MManual Exposure easy mode MOVIE BEST SHOT Movie Mode dial Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
57SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT NOTE•The icon of the currently selected recording mode (like “ ” for the Snapshot mode) is displayed on the monitor screen.Holding the camera with one hand can result in accidental hand movement. Hold the camera securely with both hands when shooting snapshots. •To protect against accidentally dropping the camera, attach the wrist strap and make sure it is around your fingers or wrist while you are operating the camera. •The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera only. Never use it for any other purpose. •Never swing the camera around by its strap. 136136 07/12/2407/12/2412:3712:37 N2 Snapshot mode icon Holding the Camera Correctly Horizontal Vertical Hold the camera as shown in the illustration, with your arms firmly against your sides.Hold the camera so the flash is above the lens. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
58SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT IMPORTANT! •Take care that your fingers and the strap do not cover any of the areas indicated in the illustration.NOTE•Good-looking images are impossible if you move the camera when you press the shutter button or while the Auto Focus operation is being performed. Holding the camera correctly, carefully press the shutter button and take care that you do not move the camera as the shutter releases. This is especially important when available lighting is low, which slows down the shutter speed. Lens AF Assist/REC light/ Self-timer Lamp MicrophoneFlash Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
59SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT 1.Slide open the lens cover to turn on the camera. 2.Align the mode dial with (Snapshot). Confirm that the subject (people, scenery, etc.) and the Snapshot icon “ ” are displayed on the monitor screen. 3.Focus the image. While the focus frame is aligned with the subject, half-press the shutter button. Auto Focus will focus the image automatically, and the focus frame and operation lamp will turn green. The shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity also will be set automatically.Shooting a Snapshot 136136 07/12/2407/12/2412:3712:37 N2 Focus Frame Snapshot Icon Remaining Snapshot Memory Capacity Shutter Button Operation Lamp Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals
60SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT 4.Shoot the image. When the image is focused, press the shutter button the rest of the way. This will shoot the snapshot and save it to the memory card or the camera’s built-in memory. IMPORTANT! •While the “Anti Shake” setting is “ Auto” or “ Camera Shake”, half pressing the shutter will cause the camera to vibrate and emit an operation sound. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction (page 134). NOTE•The aperture value indicates the size of the opening that lets light into the camera. A larger aperture value indicates a smaller opening. •Shutter speed indicates the amount of time that light is allowed into the camera. A slower shutter speed means that light is allowed in for a longer time. Shutter speed is indicated on the monitor screen as seconds (1/1000 second, etc.) If the image does not focus... If the focus frame stays red and the operation lamp is flashing green, it means that the image is not in focus (because the subject is too close, etc.). Point the camera at the subject and try to focus again. Shutter Button Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Casio Manuals