Casio EX-M20U - 4 Guida Utente

EDigital CameraEX-S20U/EX-M20UUser’s GuideK858PCM2DMXThank you for purchasing this CASIO Product.• Before using it, be sure to read the precautions c

INTRODUCTION10• Real-time histogramAn on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as youview the effect on overall image brightness, which makesshoot

INTRODUCTION11* EX-M20U Only• Snapshot + Audio ModeAdds audio to a snapshot.• Voice RecordingQuick and easy recording of voice input.• After Recording

INTRODUCTION12• Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject’seyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damageif it is fired too c

INTRODUCTION13Data Error Precautions• Your digital camera is manufactured using precisiondigital components. Any of the following creates the riskof c

INTRODUCTION14Condensation• When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day orotherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature,there is the possi

INTRODUCTION15Other• Take care never to sit down with the camera in the pocketof your slacks or otherwise subject the camera to severestress. Doing so

QUICK START GUIDE16QUICK START GUIDEFirst, charge the battery!1.Load the battery (page 26).2.Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge thebattery

QUICK START GUIDE171.Press the power button to turn on the camera.2.Press [], [], [], and [] to select the language youwant.3.Press [SET] to regis

QUICK START GUIDE181.Press the power button to turn on thecamera.2.Align the mode selector with “ ” (PLAY).3.Use [] and [] to scroll through the ima

QUICK START GUIDE191.Press the power button to turn on the camera.2.Align the mode selector with “ ” (PLAY).3.Press [] ( ).4.Use [] and [] to displ

INTRODUCTION2INTRODUCTIONUnpackingCheck to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact

GETTING READY20GETTING READYThis section contains information about things you need toknow about and do before trying to use the camera.About This Man

GETTING READY21General GuideThe following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.• All the illustrations in

GETTING READY22IHJH Speaker (EX-M20U only)I ConnectorJ Memory card slot BottomUSB CradleSimply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USBcradle l

GETTING READY23Monitor Screen ContentsThe monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.REC mode8 Image

GETTING READY24PLAY mode5 QualityFINENORMALECONOMY6 Built-in memory selected for datastorage.Memory card selected for data storage.7 Date and time8 Ba

GETTING READY25Indicatorson(page 23)Histogramon(page 69)IndicatorsoffMonitorscreen offChanging the Contents of the MonitorScreenEach press of the [DIS

GETTING READY26MENUDISPMENUDISPAttaching the StrapAttach the strap to the strap bar as shown in the illustration. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to keep the str

GETTING READY272.Align the arrow mark on the battery with thearrow mark on the camera as shown in theillustration, and slide the battery into thebatte

GETTING READY283.Turn off the camera.4.Set the camera ontothe USB cradle.• Do not place thecamera onto the USBcradle while it is turnedon.• The [CHARG

GETTING READY29• If the [CHARGE] lamp starts flashing red, it meansthat an error occurs while charging. An error can becaused by any of the following:

INTRODUCTION3Contents2 INTRODUCTIONUnpacking ... 2Features ...

GETTING READY30 Battery Life GuidelinesThe battery life guideline values given below indicate theamount of time under the conditions defined below th

GETTING READY31 Tip to Make the Battery Last Longer• If you do not need the flash while recording, select (flash off) for the flash mode. See page 47

GETTING READY32• Failure to observe any of the following precautionswhile using the battery creates the risk of over-heating,fire, and explosion.— Nev

GETTING READY33● PRECAUTIONS DURING USE• The battery is designed for use with this CASIO digitalcamera only.• Use only the USB cradle that comes with

GETTING READY34 USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions• Never use an electrical outlet whose voltageis outside the rating marked on the ACadaptor. Doi

GETTING READY35Turning the Camera On and OffPress the power button to turn thecamera on and off.Pressing the power button to turnon the camera causes

GETTING READY365.Use [] and [] to change the currentlyselected setting, and then press [SET]. IMPORTANT! • Auto Power Off is automatically disabled

GETTING READY372.Press [MENU].SettingsSelection cursor (indicates thecurrently selected item)TabMENUDISP[SET][MENU][][ ][][ ]Using the On-screen M

GETTING READY383.Press [] or [] to select the tab you want,and then press [SET] to move the selectioncursor from the tab to the settings.4.Use [] a

GETTING READY39Configuring Display Language and ClockSettingsBe sure to configure the following settings before using thecamera to record images.• Dis

INTRODUCTION443 BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGRecording an Image ... 43Aiming the Camera 43Recording an lmage 4

GETTING READY40To configure display language and clocksettings1.Press the power button to turn on the camera.2.Use [], [], [], and[] to select the

GETTING READY416.Use [] and [] tochange the date formatsetting, and then press[SET].Example: December 24, 2003Select this format:YY/MM/DDDD/MM/YYMM/

GETTING READY428.Press [SET] to register the settings and exitthe setting screen.To do this:Change the setting at the currentcursor locationMove the c

43BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGBASIC IMAGE RECORDINGThis section describes the basic procedure for recording animage.Recording an ImageAiming the CameraUse bo

44BASIC IMAGE RECORDING3.Compose the imageon the monitorscreen.• You can composeimages using either themonitor screen or theoptical viewfinder.• When

45BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGAbout the REC Mode Monitor Screen• The image shown on the monitor screen in the RECmode is a simplified image for composing pur

46BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGUsing ZoomYou can use the digital zoom feature of your camera tozoom in on the center of an image. Performing a zoomoperation t

47BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! • Zoom is disabled whenever the monitor screen isturned off (page 25).• Using digital zoom can cause degradation of

48BASIC IMAGE RECORDING5.Record the image. IMPORTANT! • The flash unit of this camera fires a number of timeswhen you record an image. The initial fla

49BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGFlash PrecautionsTake care that your fingers do not block the flash when youhold the camera. Covering the flash with your finge

INTRODUCTION5Rotating the Display Image ... 88Using Image Roulette ...

50BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGRecording Macro ImagesYou can select either normal or macro (close-up) recordingusing the selector located on the left side of

51BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGUsing the Self-timerThe self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10-second delay of the shutter release after you press

52BASIC IMAGE RECORDING5.Record the image.• When you press theshutter release button,the self-timer lampflashes and the shutterreleases after the self

53BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTES • If you plan to make large prints of your images orotherwise use them in applications where high-resolution is your top

54BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTE • Use the “Fine” setting when image quality is your toppriority and file size is secondary. Conversely, usethe “Economy”

INTRODUCTION6Changing the Display Language ...119Formatting Built-in Memory ...119121 U

INTRODUCTION7154 PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20U Only)Transferring Audio Files to the Camera ... 154Preparing the Camera for Audio Play

INTRODUCTION8 IMPORTANT! • The contents of this manual are subject to changewithout notice.• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes noresponsibility for any

INTRODUCTION9Features• 2.0 million Effective PixelsA high-resolution megapixel CCD provides 2.0 millioneffective pixels (2.11 million total pixels) fo