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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
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    							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.
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    							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
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    							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
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    							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].
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    							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
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    							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.
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    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.
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    							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
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    							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
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    Focus Frame
    Snapshot Icon Remaining Snapshot
    Memory Capacity
    Shutter Button
    Operation Lamp
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    							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
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