Casio Exilim EX-S3 - User Manual

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EX-S3 User Documentation Files
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File 1 (File name : exs3_e_1.pdf)
2 INTRODUCTION
Unpacking .................................................................... 2
Features ....................................................................... 9
Precautions .................................................................11
General Precautions 11
Data Error Precautions 12
Operating conditions 13
Condensation 13
LED Backlight 14
Lens 14
Other 14
15 QUICK START GUIDE
First, charge the battery! ............................................ 15
To configure display language and clock settings ..... 16
To record an image .................................................... 17
To view a recorded image .......................................... 17
To delete an image ..................................................... 18
19 GETTING READY
About This Manual ..................................................... 19
General Guide ............................................................ 20
Camera 20
USB Cradle 21
Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 22
REC mode 22
PLAY mode 23
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 23
Indicator Lamps .......................................................... 24
Attaching the Strap .................................................... 24
Power Requirements ................................................. 25
To load the battery 25
To charge the battery 26
Power Supply Precautions 30
Turning the Camera On and Off 34
Auto Power Off (APO) 34
Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 35
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 38
To configure display language and clock settings 39
41 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Recording an Image ................................................... 41
About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 42
Recording Precautions 43
Using Zoom ................................................................ 43
Using the Flash .......................................................... 45
Flash Precautions 46
Using the Self-timer ................................................... 47
Specifying Image Size and Quality ............................ 49
To specify the image size 49
To specify image quality 50
File 2 (File name : exs3_e_2.pdf)
51 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 51
Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 52
Adjusting White Balance Manually 53
Using the Best Shot Mode ......................................... 54
Creating Your Own Best Shot Setup 56
Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image
(Coupling Shot) .......................................................... 58
Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background
Image (Pre-shot) ........................................................ 60
Using the Movie Mode ............................................... 62
Using the Histogram .................................................. 63
REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................... 65
Specifying ISO Sensitivity 65
Turning Image Review On and Off 66
Assigning Functions to the [!] and ["] Keys 66
Assigning Functions to the [#] and [$] Keys 67
Specifying Power On Default Settings 68
Resetting the Camera 69
File 3 (File name : exs3_e_3.pdf)
70 PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation .......................................... 70
Flipping the Display .................................................... 71
Zooming the Display Image ....................................... 72
Resizing an Image ..................................................... 73
Cropping an Image ..................................................... 74
Playing a Movie .......................................................... 75
Displaying the Calendar Screen ................................ 76
Playing a Slide Show ................................................. 77
To specify the slideshow images 79
To specify the slideshow time 80
To set the slideshow interval 80
Using the Photo Stand Feature 81
Rotating the Display Image ........................................ 82
File 4 (File name : exs3_e_4.pdf)
83 DELETING FILES
Deleting a Single File ................................................. 83
Deleting All Files ........................................................ 84

Summary

INTRODUCTION

Unpacking

Check to ensure all included items are present with the camera.

Precautions

Important safety and operational guidelines for using the camera.

QUICK START GUIDE

First, charge the battery!

Instructions for charging the camera's battery before first use.

To configure display language and clock settings

To record an image

Basic steps for capturing a photograph with the camera.

To view a recorded image

Steps to access and view previously captured images.

To delete an image

GETTING READY

USB Cradle

Monitor Screen Contents

Power Requirements

Information about the camera's power source and battery.

Power Supply Precautions

Important safety notes for handling batteries and chargers.

Turning the Camera On and Off

Procedures for powering the camera on and off.

Using the On-screen Menus

Guide to navigating and using the camera's menu system.

Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording an Image

Basic procedure for capturing a photo with the camera.

Recording Precautions

Important notes to ensure proper image recording.

Using Zoom

Using the Flash

Guide to selecting and using different flash modes.

Flash Precautions

Using the Self-timer

Specifying Image Size and Quality

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)

How to manually adjust exposure for better results in various lighting.

Adjusting White Balance

Using the Best Shot Mode

Resetting the Camera

Procedure to restore all camera settings to their factory defaults.

PLAYBACK

Basic Playback Operation

Steps to scroll through and view recorded images.

Zooming the Display Image

DELETING FILES

Deleting a Single File

Steps to remove individual image files from memory.

Deleting All Files

FILE MANAGEMENT

Protecting Files

DPOF

OTHER SETTINGS

Setting the Clock

Formatting Built-in Memory

USING A MEMORY CARD

Memory Card Precautions

Important warnings and advice for using memory cards.

Copying Files

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER

Using the Camera with a Windows Computer

Steps for connecting and using the camera with Windows PCs.

USB Connection Precautions

Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer

Steps for connecting and using the camera with Macintosh computers.

Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer

Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER

Creating an album

Installing the Software from the CD-ROM

Guide to installing bundled software applications.

APPENDIX

Menu Reference

Indicator Lamp Reference

Troubleshooting Guide

Lists common problems, their causes, and solutions.

Display Messages

Specifications

Lists the main technical specifications of the camera.

Casio Exilim EX-S3 Specifications