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  • Casio EX-S12BK | Owners Manual - Page 1
    Camera User's Guide Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product. • Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User's Guide. • Keep the User's Guide in a safe place for future reference. • For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the official EXILIM
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    all items shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer. Digital camera Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-60) Charger unit (BC-60L) To attach the strap to the camera * The shape of the power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. Attach
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    Any copying of the contents of this User's Guide, either in part or its entirety, is forbidden. Except for your own personal use, any other use of the contents of this manual without the permission of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. is forbidden under copyright laws. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be
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    you can do with your CASIO camera 14 First, charge the battery prior to use 15 ❚ To charge the battery 15 ❚ To load the battery 17 Configuring Basic Settings the First Time You Turn On the Camera 19 Preparing a Memory Card 20 ❚ Supported Memory Cards 20 ❚ To load a memory card 21 ❚ To format
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    60 Shooting Images of Business Cards and Documents 61 Recording a Face Detection Face Detection) . . . 75 ❚ Reducing the Effects of Camera and Subject Movement . . . . (Anti Shake) . . . the On-screen Grid Grid) . . . 80 ❚ Turning on Image Review Review) . . . 80 ❚ Using Icon Help Icon Help) . .
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    Laying Out Snapshots with Layout Print Layout Print) . 100 Creating a Snapshot of Movie Frames MOTION PRINT) . 101 Editing a Movie on the Camera Movie Editing) . 102 Optimizing Image Brightness Lighting) . 104 Using Red Eye Correction Red Eye) . 104 Adjusting White Balance White Balance) . 105
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    . (Eye-Fi) . 139 Files and Folders 140 Memory Card Data 141 ❚❙ Transferring Document Data from Your Computer to the Camera 143 Transferring Document Data to the Camera 143 ❚ Transferring Data from a Computer Running Windows 143 ❚ Transferring Data from a Macintosh 145 To view document
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    Precautions 173 ❚ Using the Camera in another Country 173 Using a Memory Card 174 ❚ To replace the memory card 174 Computer System Requirements for Bundled Software 176 Reset Initial Default Settings 177 When things don't go right 180 ❚ Troubleshooting 180 ❚ Display Messages 185 Number
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    General Guide The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained. . Camera Front 123 4 Back 7 8 9 bk 6 5 [ ] bl [ ] ) brMonitor screen (pages 10, 162) Bottom clckbt bs . Charger Unit 12 bsBattery/memory card slots (pages 17, 21, 172, 174) btUSB/AV port (pages 94, 118,
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    all the indicators and figures that can appear on the monitor screen in various modes. They do not represent screens that actually appear on the camera. . Snapshot Recording Panel : Show 123456789bk bl cs cr cq bm bn bo bp bq br cp cocncmclckbtbs Panel : Hide 12bo3 45698 bq cs cr cq
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    . Movie Recording Panel : Show 12 3 4 5 9 8 7 1Focus mode (page 66) 2White balance setting (page 84) 3Recording mode (page 50) 4Remaining movie memory capacity (page 50) 5Movie recording time (page 50) 6Exposure compensation (page 46) 6 7Battery level indicator (page 18) 8Histogram (page
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    . Snapshot Viewing 12 bq bp bo bn bm bl bk . Movie Playback 3 1File type 4 2Protect indicator (page 108) 3Folder name/file name (page 140) 5 4Snapshot image quality (page 82) 6 7 8 9 5Snapshot image size (page 33) 6ISO sensitivity (page 85) 7Aperture value 8Shutter speed 9Date/time (page 47)
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    Quick Start Basics What is a digital camera? A digital camera stores images on a memory card, so you can record and delete images a countless number of times. Record Delete Play You can use the images you record in a variety of different
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    What you can do with your CASIO camera Your CASIO camera is packed with a powerful selection of features and functions page 45 for more information. BEST SHOT Simply select the sample scene you want and the camera sets up automatically. Then all you need do is press the shutter button for perfect
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    battery" to bring the battery to a full charge. • Your camera requires a special CASIO rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-60) for power. Never try to Lit Red Flashing Red Off Description Charging Charger unit or battery problem (page 172) Charging complete or standing by, due to abnormally high
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    battery discharges slightly even when it is not loaded in the camera. Because of this, it is recommended that you charge the battery immediately before you need to use it. • Charging the camera's battery may cause interference with TV and radio reception. If this happens
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    next to the battery in the direction indicated by the arrow as you slide the battery into the camera. Press the battery in until the stopper secures it in place. Stopper Battery contacts EXILIM logo Front 1 2 Back 3. Close the battery cover. 2 Close the battery cover and then shift the slider
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    . Charge the battery immediately. • The level shown by the battery indicator may change when you switch between the REC mode and PLAY mode. • Leaving the camera for about two days with no power supplied while the battery is dead will cause its date and time settings to be cleared. A message telling
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    date and time correctly will cause the wrong date and time data to be recorded with images. 1. Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the camera. [ON/OFF] 2. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the language you want and then press [SET]. [BS] (^) [SET ] 3. Use [8] and [2] to select a date style and then
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    . The camera does not come with a memory card. Images recorded while a memory card is loaded are saved to the memory card. When no memory card is loaded, images are saved to built-in memory. • For information about memory card capacities, see page 188. Supported Memory Cards - SD Memory Card - SDHC
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    ! • Never insert anything besides a supported memory card (page 20) into the memory card slot. • Should water or any foreign object ever get into the card slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove the battery, and contact your retailer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. 21 Quick Start
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    then using it in the camera can slow down data processing by the camera. In the case of an SD or SDHC memory card, formatting on a computer can result in non-conformity with the SD format, causing problems with compatibility, operation, etc. • Before formatting a new Eye-Fi card to use it for the
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    [r] (REC). To enter the PLAY mode, press [p] (PLAY). The back lamp will light (green) momentarily and the camera will turn on. If you are entering the REC mode, the lens will extend from the camera at this time. • Take care to ensure that nothing is restricting or coming into contact with the
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    on the display. If it isn't, see page 55. Snapshot mode icon Monitor screen Shutter button [r] (REC) Remaining Snapshot Memory Capacity (page 188) 2. Point the camera at the subject. You can zoom the image, if you want. Zoom controller w Wide Angle z Telephoto 24 Quick Start Basics
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    (Image is in focus.) When you half-press the shutter button, the camera automatically adjusts exposure and focuses on the subject it is currently pointed at. images. • The focus frame in the screen shots included in this manual is shown at ß. Note that you can change the form of the focus frame,
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    will record using Quick Shutter (page 79). • With Quick Shutter, the camera focuses faster than normal Auto Focus, which means you can capture quick moving is not in focus (because the subject is too close, etc.) Re-point the camera at the subject and try to focus again. . If the subject is not in
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    for a few moments after it releases. This is especially important when available lighting is low, which slows down the shutter speed. Horizontal Vertical Hold the camera so the flash is above the lens. NOTE • Take care that your fingers and the strap do not cover any of the areas indicated in
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    Viewing Snapshots Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera's monitor screen. • For information about how to play back movies, see page 88. 1. Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode. • This will display one of
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    Deleting Images If memory becomes full, you can delete images you no longer need to free up storage and record more images. IMPORTANT! • Remember that a file (image) delete operation cannot be undone. • Deleting an audio snapshot (page 112) deletes both the snapshot and the audio file. To delete a
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    location - Subject that is too far away for light from the AF assist lamp to reach - Camera movement while shooting - Fast-moving subject - Subjects outside the focus range of the camera • If you cannot focus properly, try using focus lock (page 69) or Manual Focus (page 66). 30 Quick Start Basics
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    Snapshot Tutorial Using the Control Panel The Control Panel can be used to configure camera settings. 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. This will select one of settings and return to the REC mode. NOTE • You can configure the camera to turn off display of the Control Panel when you press [SET] (
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    select eight items for the Control Panel. After you select the eighth item, the camera switches to the REC mode and displays the Control Panel. • To exit the item be changed. • The screen shots in this manual show the initial default Control Panel items. • To return the Control Panel items to
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    Size (Size) . Pixels A digital camera image is a collection of small dots called "pixels". The more pixels there are in an image, the more detail there will be. However, you generally can do with fewer pixels when printing an image (L size) through a print service, attaching an image to e-mail
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    Image Size Selection Tips Note that larger images have more pixels, so they take up more memory space. Large Number of Pixels More detail, but takes up more memory. Best when you plan to print large-size prints (such as A3 size). Small Number of Pixels Less detail, but takes up less memory. Best
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    ". An HDTV screen has an aspect ratio of 16:9, which makes them wider than the usual 4:3 aspect ratio of television screens of the past. Your camera can record images that are compatible with the aspect ratio an HDTV screen. • You should regard the print paper sizes suggested here as guidelines only
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    Using Flash (Flash) 1. In the REC mode, press [2] ( ) once. Flash 2. Use [4] and [6] to select the flash setting you want and then press [SET]. When the "R Panel" menu item (page 150) is "Hide" (so the Control Panel is not displayed), pressing [2] ( ) will cycle through the available flash
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    the eye. When red-eye reduction is selected as the flash mode, the camera fires a pre-flash to cause the irises in the eyes of any people in the image to close, which reduces the chance of red eye. The camera also has an auto red-eye correction feature that corrects for red-eye in recorded
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    center of the image. This setting works well with focus lock (page 69). When you half-press the shutter button while this setting selected, the camera will select the optimum Auto Focus area from among nine possible areas. The focus frame of the area where the
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    IMPORTANT! • "È Multi" cannot be selected for the Auto Focus area while you are using Face Detection (page 43). • "Ë Tracking" cannot be selected for the Auto Focus area while you are using Auto Shutter (page 71). Optimizing Image Brightness (Lighting) You can use this setting to optimize the
  • Casio EX-S12BK | Owners Manual - Page 40
    Using Continuous Shutter (CS) Your camera has four continuous shutter modes. CS speed Maximum CS Shots Recorded Image Size Flash Mode Z CS: Normal Speed CS Depends on Until memory card memory capacity full According to image size setting According to flash mode setting Z CS: 4 fps 4
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    Specifying the Method for Saving Continuous Shutter Images Specify the method to use for saving images recorded with the following continuous shutter (CS) modes. CS: 4fps/10fps 1. After continuous shutter shooting is finished, use [8] and [2] to select the save method you want and then press [SET].
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    , etc., Prerecord (Movie), For YouTube, Voice Recording) - Make-up • The speed of "CS: Normal Speed CS" depends on the type of memory card loaded in the camera and the amount of free space available for storage. When shooting to built-in memory, continuous shutter shooting is relatively slow. • "CS
  • Casio EX-S12BK | Owners Manual - Page 43
    to select the sixth Control Panel option from the top (Face Detection). 3. Use [4] and [6] to select "G Face Detection: On" and then press [SET]. 4. Point the camera at the subject(s). The camera will detect human faces and display a frame around each one. 5. Half-press the shutter button. The
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    detection may take a bit longer when you hold the camera sideways. • Detection of the following types of faces is not supported. - Face that is obstructed by hair, sunglasses, Some BEST SHOT scenes (Dynamic Photo, ID Photo, Business cards and documents, White board, etc., Prerecord (Movie), For
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    ). The larger the value, the greater the processing that is performed. • Selecting a level of "0 (Off)" will exit the Makeup Mode. 4. Point the camera at the subject(s). The camera will detect human faces and display a frame around each one. Make-up Mode icon 5. Half-press the shutter button. The
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    Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift) You can manually adjust an image's exposure value (EV value) before shooting it. • Exposure Compensation Range: -2.0EV to +2.0EV • Unit: 1/3EV 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2. Use [8]
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    two display style (page 157) for the date: Month/Day or Day/Month. • The time is displayed using 24-hour format. Shooting with Zoom Your camera provides you with 3X optical zoom (that changes the lens focal distance), which can be used in combination with digital zoom (that digitally processes the
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    a tripod is recommended to protect against image blur due to camera movement when shooting with telephoto. • Performing a zoom operation indicator Focusing range (Displayed for Auto Focus, Macro Focus, and Manual Focus.) Zoom bar Undeteriorated image quality range Deteriorated image quality range
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    • The image deterioration point depends on the image size (page 33). The smaller the image size, the higher the zoom factor you can use before reaching the image deterioration point. • Though digital zoom generally causes a deterioration of image quality, some digital zoom without image
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    SHOT With BEST SHOT (page 55), you can select the sample scene that matches the type of movie you are trying to shoot and the camera will change its setup accordingly, for beautiful movies every time. Selecting the BEST SHOT scene named Night Scene, for example, will configure the
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    Operating camera buttons while shooting can cause button noise to be picked up in the audio. • Shooting a very bright subject can cause a vertical band or a Microphone pink cast on the monitor screen image. This does not indicate malfunction. • Use of certain types of memory cards increase the
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    the "Prerecord (Movie)" scene and then press [SET]. This causes ‰ to appear on the monitor screen. . To shoot a Prerecord Movie 1. With the camera pointed at the subject, press [0]. This will save four seconds of action prerecorded in the buffer and start real-time recording. 2. Press [0] again to
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    while any one of the following BEST SHOT scenes is selected. Prerecord (Movie), Dynamic Photo, Multi-motion Image, ID Photo, Business cards and documents, White board, etc., For YouTube, Voice Recording Recording Audio Only (Voice Recording) Voice Recording lets you record audio only, without
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    " scene will cause the monitor screen to turn off immediately (page 162). About audio data • Audio files can be played back on a computer with Windows Media Player or QuickTime. - Audio Data: WAVE/IMA-ADPCM (WAV extension) To play back an audio recording 1. In the PLAY mode, use [4] and [6] to
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    " that show a variety of different types of shooting conditions. When you need to change the setup of the camera, simply find the scene that matches what you are trying to achieve, and the camera sets up for it automatically. This helps to minimize the chance of ruined images due to poor exposure
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    Press the shutter button (if you are shooting a snapshot) or [0] (if you are shooting a movie). NOTE • The BEST SHOT YouTube scene sets up the camera for recording movies that are optimized for uploading to YouTube. Movies recorded with the YouTube scene are stored in a special folder to make them
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    a movie: Dynamic Photo, Multi-motion Image, ID Photo, Business cards and documents, White board, etc., Self-portrait (1 person), Self- you expected due to shooting conditions and other factors. • You can modify the camera settings that are made after you select a BEST SHOT scene. Note, however
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    only and movie scenes can be used for movies only. • You can check the settings of the currently selected BEST SHOT scene by displaying the camera's setting menus and looking at its settings. • User snapshot scenes are assigned numbers in the sequence: SU1, SU2, and so on, while movies are assigned
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    screen for a few seconds. AUTO BEST SHOT icon 3. Press the shutter button to shoot the image. • The AUTO BEST SHOT will remain activated, so the camera will select a BEST SHOT scene for the next shot after image recording is complete. . To change to a different BEST SHOT scene If you do not
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    line 4. Press [SET]. This saves the image in memory. • The resulting image is always saved as a 5M (2560x1920 pixels) size image, regardless of the camera's image size setting. Printing an ID Photo The print operation outputs multiple copies of the same image on the same sheet in various standard ID
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    the "Business cards and documents" or "White board, etc." scene. 2. Press the shutter button to shoot the image. This image will appear on the monitor screen with a red boundary around the area that is selected for keystone correction. If there is a black boundary, it means that the camera detected
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    is disabled while shooting with the "White board, etc." and "Business cards and documents" scenes. However, you can use optical zoom (page 47). With this feature, you can shoot your own self-portrait simply by pointing the camera at your face. BEST SHOT has two self-portrait scenes from which to
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    is dim, which results in a very slow shutter speed setting. • The Auto Power Off (page 159) trigger time is fixed at five minutes while the camera is in Auto Shutter standby. Sleep (page 158) is disabled while Auto Shutter being used. Isolating Moving Subjects (Multi-motion Image) Multi-motion Image
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    Advanced Settings The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings. • You also can use the Control Panel (page 31) to configure some of the settings that appear on the menu screen. Refer to the
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    up to the tabs, and then use [4] and [6] to select the tab you want. Tabs Settings . Menu Operations in This Manual Menu operations are represented in this manual as shown below. The following operation is the same one described under "Example Menu Screen Operation" on page 64. Use [4] and
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    relatively wide focus range Fixed focal point Fixed distance*2, *3 ) Infinity Scenery and other distant subjects Fixed Infinity W Manual Focus When you want to focus manually Manual Approximately 10 cm to 9 (infinity)*2 (3.9" to 9) *1 The focus range is the distance from the lens surface
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    *4 Zoom Steps Z1 (Wide) 2 3 4 5 6 7 (Tele) Normal Close Up Telephoto Approx. 0.85 (2.8') 9 Approx. 1.10 (3.6') 9 Approx. 1.40 (4.6') 9 Approx. 1.70 (5.6') 9 Approx. 2.30 (7.5') 9 Approx. 2.90 (9.5') 9 Approx. 3.50 (11.5') 9 (m) Macro Center distance 0.26 (10.2") 0.30 (11.8") 0.33 (
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    image. • Auto Macro can be used when recording snapshots only. • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while shooting with Auto Focus, Macro Focus, or Manual Focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen to tell you the focus range, as shown below. Example: oo cm to 9 * oo is the actual
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    focus on and then halfpress the shutter button. Focus frame 2. Keeping the shutter button half-pressed (which maintains the focus setting), move the camera to compose the image. • When "Ë Tracking" is selected as the Auto Focus area, the focus frame will move automatically and follow the subject
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    the shutter speed, you can use this setting to prevent image blur due to camera movement. " X3 (Triple Self-timer) Shoots three images: one image 10 the image size and quality settings, whether or not a memory card is loaded in the camera, and the flash charge condition. Off Turns off the Self-
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    adjusts exposure and focus automatically. 2. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down. The camera will go into a standby mode and start detecting hand and subject movement. The camera will release the shutter automatically the moment it determines there is no image blur. • "0 Auto" flashes
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    are following. • "0 Auto" flashes on the monitor screen while panning detection is in progress. Indicator: The indicator color changes from red to green when the camera is getting ready to release the shutter. . To use Detect Smile to record when a subject is smiling (Detect Smile) 1. Point the
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    Shutter works while used in combination with Continuous Shutter (page 40). With CS: Normal Speed CS, CS: 4fps, and CS: 10fps With CS: Flash The camera will go back into Auto Shutter standby and be ready to shoot again each time it is triggered. To stop an ongoing Continuous Shutter operation
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    expressions differ from individual to individual, you may experience problems with getting the camera to release the shutter while Detect Smile is being used sample scenes (AUTO BEST SHOT, Dynamic Photo, ID Photo, Business cards and documents, White board, etc., Prerecord (Movie), For YouTube, Voice
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    Movement (Anti Shake) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Anti Shake You can turn on the camera's Anti Shake feature to reduce image blur due to subject movement or camera movement when shooting a moving subject using telephoto, when shooting a fast-moving subject, or when shooting under dim
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    Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * AF Area For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 38. Using the Auto Focus Assist Light (AF Assist Light) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * AF Assist Light Half-pressing the shutter button while this
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    the shapes shown below. Focus successful Focus not successful • While "Random" is selected, one of the four focus frames is selected randomly whenever the camera is turned on. • When shooting with face detection, the frame shape is ß. • Monitor screen information display is always on (page 162) when
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    Turning Digital Zoom On or Off (Digital Zoom) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Digital Zoom You can use this setting to turn digital zoom on or off. When digital zoom is turned off, operating the zoom controller zooms the image with optical zoom only. Assigning Functions to the [4] and [6]
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    Shooting with Quick Shutter (Quick Shutter) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Quick Shutter When Quick Shutter is turned on, you can press the shutter button all the way without waiting for Auto Focus. This will record the image using a high-speed focus operation that is much faster than
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    images. Turning on Image Review (Review) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Review While Review is turned on, the camera will display a image icons when you switch between REC functions. Functions Supported by Icon Help • REC Mode, Flash, Metering Mode, White Balance, Self-timer, EV
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    ) Snapshot (Auto) Off Auto AF (Auto Focus) Auto Auto Spot Multi Off Off 0 On Position before manual focus was selected. Full wide Enabled Setting at power off * Optical zoom setting only. • If you turn the camera power off and then back on while the BEST SHOT memory item is enabled, all of
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    Image Quality Settings (Quality) Specifying Snapshot Size (Size) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Size For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 35. Specifying Snapshot Image Quality (Quality (Snapshot)) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * T Quality (Snapshot) Fine
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    Specifying Movie Image Quality (Quality (Movie)) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * » Quality (Movie) Movie image quality is a standard that determines the detail, smoothness, and clarity of a movie during playback. Shooting with the high-quality (HD) setting will result in better image
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    under light bulb lighting Manual For configuring the camera manually to suit a particular light source. 1Select "Manual". 2Under the lighting conditions . Certain subject colors and light source conditions can cause problems when the camera tries to determine the white point, which makes proper
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    Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * ISO ISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light. Auto Adjusts sensitivity automatically according to conditions ISO 64 Lower sensitivity Slow shutter speed Less noise ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO
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    Specifying the Metering Mode (Metering) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Metering The metering mode determines what part of the subject is metered for exposure. B Multi N Center Weighted ˜ Spot Multi-pattern metering divides the image into sections and measures the light in each
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    Using Built-in Color Filters (Color Filter) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Color Filter Settings: Off, B/W, Sepia, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink, and Purple Controlling Image Sharpness (Sharpness) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Sharpness You can specify one of five
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    screen. You can zoom a movie image up to 4.5 times normal size. Stop playback [MENU] • Playback may not be possible for movies not recorded with this camera. 88 Viewing Snapshots and Movies
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    Continuous Shutter Images Each time you perform a continuous shutter (CS) operation, the camera creates a CS group that includes all of the images for that particular CS session group you selected. Current image number/ number of images in the group Playback guide 89 Viewing Snapshots and Movies
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    Playback Controls [4] [6] During playback, changes the playback direction and playback speed. While playback is paused, scrolls forward or back. • Playback speed cannot be adjusted while the displayed image is zoomed. [SET] Toggles between pause and play. Zoom controller Zooms the image. • You
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    . Deleting All Files in a CS Group 1. While CS image playback is in progress or paused, press [2]. 2. Use [8] and [2] to select "Del Group Images" and then press [SET]. 3. Use [8] and [2] to select "Yes", and then press [SET]. Dividing Up a CS Group Use the following to divide up a CS Group into
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    . Dividing Up All CS Groups 1. While a CS group folder is displayed, press [MENU]. 2. Use [4] and [6] to select "PLAY" tab. 3. Use [8] and [2] to select "Divide Group" and then press [6]. 4. Use [8] and [2] to select "Divide All Groups" and then press [SET]. 5. Use [8] and [2] to select "Yes", and
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    Displaying the Image Menu 1. In the PLAY mode, slide the zoom controller towards w (]). Use [8], [2], [4] and [6] to move the selection boundary around the image menu. To view a particular image, use [8], [2], [4], or [6] to move the selection boundary to the image you want and then press [SET].
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    /AV port AUDIO IN jacks (white) VIDEO IN jack (yellow) Making sure that the 2 mark on the camera is aligned with the 8 mark of the AV cable connector, connect the cable to the camera. • Make sure that you insert the cable connector into the USB/AV port until you feel it click
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    's bundled AV cable. - DVD recorder or video deck: Connect to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN terminals. - Camera: USB/AV port You can play a slideshow of snapshots and movies on the camera and record it on a DVD or video tape. You can record movies by selecting "» Only" for the slideshow "Images" setting
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    after the final image of the previous operation appears on the monitor screen. • Note that Image Roulette works only with images shot with this camera. Image Roulette may not operate properly when other types of images are in memory. • You can use Image Roulette only when [r] (REC) and [p] (PLAY
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    can use to configure settings and perform other playback operations. For information about menu operations, see page 64. Playing a Slideshow on the Camera (Slideshow) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Slideshow Start Starts the slideshow Images Specifies the type of images to be included in
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    longer in the case of an image that was not recorded with this camera. Saving Music from Your Computer to Camera Memory You can replace the built-in slideshow background music with other music from your computer. Supported File Types: • IMA-ADPCM format WAV files • Sampling Frequencies: 22.05 kHz/44
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    the music files to the camera's memory card, make sure the card is loaded in the camera. 2. Perform one of the following operations to open the memory card or built-in memory. This will cause the camera to be recognized by your computer as a Removable Disk (Drive). • Windows 1Windows Vista: Start
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    Laying Out Snapshots with Layout Print (Layout Print) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Spnapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Layout Print You can use the following procedure to insert existing snapshots into the frames of a layout and produce a new image that contains multiple snapshots. 1. Use [4] and [6]
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    selected, the frame you select in step 1 will be in the center of the MOTION PRINT image. • Only the frames of movies recorded on this camera can be used in a MOTION PRINT image. 101 Other Playback Functions (PLAY)
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    Editing a Movie on the Camera (Movie Editing) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Movie Screen of Movie to be Edited * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Movie Editing The Movie Editing feature lets you use one of
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    operation cannot be undone. NOTE • A movie that is shorter than five seconds cannot be edited. • Editing of movies recorded with a different type of camera is not supported. • You will not be able to edit a movie if the amount of remaining memory capacity is less than the size of the movie file you
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    an image causes the original image and the new (altered) version to be stored as separate files. • When you display an altered image on the camera's monitor screen, the date and time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was altered. Using Red Eye Correction (Red Eye
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    when recording images (page 84). • The original snapshot is retained in memory and not deleted. • When you display an altered image on the camera's monitor screen, the date and time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was altered. 105 Other Playback Functions (PLAY
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    the same size as the original. • The original snapshot is retained in memory and not deleted. • When you display an altered image on the camera's monitor screen, the date and time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was altered. 106 Other Playback Functions (PLAY)
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    . • An image of the photograph you are restoring will appear on the monitor screen with a red boundary around it. If there is a black boundary, it means that the camera detected more than one rectangular area in the image. Use [4] and [6] to move the boundary and select the area of the photograph
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    Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF Printing) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * DPOF Printing See page 120 for details. Protecting a File Against Deletion (Protect) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Protect On All Files: On Protects specific files. 1Use [4]
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    , press [MENU]. NOTE • Note that this procedure does not actually change the image data. It simply alters how the image is displayed on the camera's monitor screen. • An image that has been protected or zoomed cannot be rotated. • The original (unrotated) version of the image will be displayed on
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    Resizing a Snapshot (Resize) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Resize You can reduce the size of a snapshot and save the result as a separate snapshot. The original snapshot is also retained. You can select resize an image to one of three image sizes: 8M, 5M, VGA. •
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    microphone with your fingers while recording. • Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far away from what you are trying to record. • Your camera supports the following audio data formats. - Audio Format: WAVE/IMA-ADPCM (WAV extension) • Adding audio (dubbing) is not possible
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    Display content switching Stop playback [4] [6] [SET] Press [2] and then press [8] [2] [8] (DISP) [MENU] • Audio of an Audio Snapshot also can be played back on a computer with Windows Media Player or QuickTime. 112 Other Playback Functions (PLAY)
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    Copy Files can be copied from the camera's built-in memory to a memory card or from a memory card to built-in memory. Built-in * Card Card * Built-in Copies all files from built-in camera memory to a memory card. This option copies all the files in built-in camera memory. It cannot be used to copy
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    Dynamic Photo You can use the procedures in this section to crop either a moving subject or a still subject out of a snapshot and then insert it into another snapshot. Moving Subject Other Image Dynamic Photo Image To create a subject image to be inserted (Dynamic Photo) 1. Press [BS] (^) and
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    close as possible to the image composition in step 3. This second image will let the camera know what part of the image in step 3 needs to be cropped. • A semi if it is the same or similar color as the background. • The camera may not be able to cleanly crop a subject that is not clearly defined
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    MENU] * PLAY Tab * Dynamic Photo 1. Use [4] and [6] to select the background image you want and then press [SET]. • Only an image shot with this camera can be used as a background image. Note, however, images of the following sizes cannot be used. - 3:2, 16:9 2. Use [4] and [6] to select the subject
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    you want to print to a professional print service and have them printed. Printing on a Home Printer Printing Images on a Printer with Memory Card Slot You can use a printer equipped with a memory card slot to print images directly from a memory card. For details, see the user documentation that
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    Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge and print images without going through a computer. . To set up the camera before connecting to a printer 1. Turn on the camera and press [MENU]. 2. On the "Set Up" tab, select
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    wait..." will appear on the monitor screen. The message will disappear after a short while, even though printing is still being performed. Pressing any camera button will cause the printing status to re-appear. The print menu screen will reappear when printing is complete. • If you selected "1 Image
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    number of copy, and time stamp on/off information on the memory card with the images. After configuring settings, you can use the memory card to print on a home printer that supports DPOF or take the memory card to a professional print service. • Whether or not you will be able to use DPOF settings
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    the images. To clear DPOF settings, specify "00" for the number of copies of all images. Tell your print service about your DPOF settings! If you take a memory card to a professional print service, be sure to tell them that it includes DPOF settings for the images to be printed and the number of
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    computer settings software to date stamp images. Professional print Request date stamping when ordering prints from a service professional print service. . Standards Supported by the Camera • PictBridge This is a standard of the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). You can connect the
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    images stored on your computer to camera memory Playback and edit movies • Save images and view them manually (USB connection) (pages 125, 134 camera memory and take them along anywhere (CASIO DATA TRANSPORT) (page 143). * Windows only The procedures you need to perform when using the camera
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    data to the camera Vista / XP / 2000 CASIO DATA TRANSPORT 1.0 143 View the User's Guide Vista / XP (SP2/SP3) / 2000 (SP4) Adobe Reader 8 (Not required if already installed.) 133 * YouTube Uploader for CASIO and Photo Transport will not run under 64-bit versions of Windows Vista. B 124
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    for Windows Users • Except for Adobe Reader, the bundled software requires Administrator privileges to run. • Operation on a self-made computer is not supported. • Operation may not be possible under certain computer environments. Viewing and Storing Images on a Computer You can connect the camera
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    with the port. • Your computer may not be able to recognize the camera if you connect via a USB hub. Always connect directly to the computer's USB port. 5. Turn on the camera. 6. Windows Vista users: Click "Start" and then "Computer". Windows XP users: Click "Start" and then "My Computer
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    After you finish copying images, disconnect the camera from the computer. Windows Vista, Windows XP On the camera, press [ON/OFF] to turn off the camera. After making sure that the back lamp is unlit, disconnect the camera from the computer. Windows 2000 Click card services in the task tray on your
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    original (unrotated) orientation. Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files that are in the camera's built-in memory or on its memory card. Doing so can cause problems with the camera's image management data, which will make it impossible to play back images on the
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    card, etc. • Proper movie playback may not be possible on some computers. If you experience problems, try the following. - Try recording movies with a quality setting of "STD" or "LP". - Try upgrading Windows YouTube Uploader for CASIO from the CD-ROM that comes with your camera simplifies uploading
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    YouTube" BEST SHOT movie scene. 2. If it isn't already, connect your computer to the Internet. 3. Connect the camera to your computer (page 125). 4. Turn on the camera. YouTube Uploader for CASIO will start up automatically. • If this is the first time you are using the application, configure the
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    images to the camera 1. Connect the camera to your computer (page 125). 2. On your computer, click the following: Start * All Programs * CASIO * Photo Transport. This starts up Photo Transport. 3. Drag the file(s) you want to transfer to the [Transfer] button. 4. Follow the instructions that appear
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    of the area you selected to the camera. • The transfer operation converts screen captures to JPEG format. • The instructions that appear on the display and details help about operation procedures and troubleshooting, click the Photo Transport [Help] button. 132 Using the Camera with a Computer
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    arrow button and then select the language you want. 3. Click "Manual" to select it and then click "Digital Camera". IMPORTANT! • You must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader the user registration website. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to register. 133 Using the
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    system. You can playback with QuickTime, which comes bundled with your 137 operating system. CASIO DATA TRANSPORT 1.0 143 Connecting the Camera to Your Computer and Saving Files IMPORTANT! • The camera does not support operation with Mac OS 8.6 or earlier, or Mac OS X 10.0. Operation is
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    's back lamp will light green at this time. In this mode, your Macintosh recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or the camera's built-in memory if it does not have a memory card loaded) as a drive. The appearance of the drive icon depends on the Mac OS version you are using. 6. Double
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    original (unrotated) orientation. Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files that are in the camera's built-in memory or on its memory card. Doing so can cause problems with the camera's image management data, which will make it impossible to play back images on the
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    Movie Playback Precautions Proper movie playback may not be possible on some Macintosh models. If you experience problems, try the following. - Change the movie image quality setting to "STD" or "LP". for data accessed over a network, from a memory card, etc. 137 Using the Camera with a Computer
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    's guide you want to view. 3. Open the file named "camera_xx.pdf". • "xx" is the language code (Example: camera_e.pdf is for English.) User Registration Internet registration only is supported. Visit the following CASIO website to register: http://world.casio.com/qv/register/ 138 Using the Camera
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    . 1. Configure LAN access point, transfer destination and other settings for the Eye-Fi card in accordance with the instructions that come with the Eye-Fi card. 2. After configuring settings, load the Eye-Fi card into the camera and record. Images you record are sent by wireless LAN to your computer
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    The camera creates sample scene that optimizes settings for auction site images. Depending on your camera model, the sample scene is named either "For eBay" or "Auction computer. For details about how file names are displayed on the camera's monitor screen, see page 12. • The total number of folders
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    Memory Card Data The camera stores images you shoot in accordance with the Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF). . About DCF DCF is a standard that makes it possible to view and print images recorded on one manufacturer's camera on DCF-compliant devices produced by other manufacturers. You can
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    to be able to recognize them correctly. • You also can use a PC card adapter or a memory card reader/writer to access camera files directly from the camera's memory card. • A Subject Image File (CIMG****.JPE) contains special image data. Never edit a Subject Image File on your computer and transfer
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    so you can view it on the monitor screen, you need to install the CASIO DATA TRANSPORT application from the CD-ROM that comes with the camera. Transferring Data from a Computer Running Windows . To install CASIO DATA TRANSPORT 1. On the CD-ROM menu screen, select "DATA TRANSPORT". 2. After reading
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    document data to the camera 1. Connect the camera to your computer (page 125). • Before connecting the camera to your computer, make sure that a memory card is loaded in the camera (page 174). 2. On your computer, open the document data that you want to transfer to the camera. 3. On the menu bar
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    ". 4. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen to install the software. . To transfer document data to the camera 1. Connect the camera to your Macintosh (page 134). • Before connecting the camera to your Macintosh, make sure that a memory card is loaded in the camera (page 174
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    This enters the data mode and displays a menu of document images currently in camera memory. • Pressing [BS] (^) again will return to the PLAY mode. document data on a memory card will be printed if you use the card to transfer image data to a printer or a professional print service (page 120). .
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    [SET]. Page View List View Displays the last document page viewed Displays the document image menu 147 Transferring Document Data from Your Computer to the Camera
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    Managing Document Data on the Camera Protecting Document Data You can protect a specific document or all documents against deletion. 1. Display any page in the repeat steps 2 and 3. • To exit the delete operation, press [MENU]. 148 Transferring Document Data from Your Computer to the Camera
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    . Deleting a Document You can delete a single document or you can batch delete all of the documents. • Formatting camera memory (page 161) also will delete all contents on the memory card or in built-in memory. To delete a single document 1. On the document menu, use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to move
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    Control Panel display. This setting helps to view more of the image when the 16:9 aspect ratio is selected. Certain camera settings are indicated by icons on the image. • All screens shots in this manual show what appears while "Show" is selected for the above setting. 150 Other Settings (Set Up)
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    aspect ratios, the top and bottom of the image will be cut off. 100% of the display image is always visible. With some aspect ratios, black bands may appear above and below, or to the left and 4:3 right of the image. 151 Other Settings (Set Up)
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    monitor screen. Auto 1 or Auto 2 +2 +1 0 With this setting, the camera detects available light levels and automatically adjusts the brightness of the monitor screen accordingly. indoor use, etc. Turning off Eye-Fi Card Communication (Eye-Fi) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Eye-Fi Select "
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    by pressing [p] (PLAY). • You can specify a snapshot you recorded as the startup image, or you can use the special startup image provided in the camera's built-in memory. • If you select an audio snapshot as the startup image, the audio will not play at startup. • Formatting built-in memory (page
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    than the largest sequential number remembered by the camera, numbering of new files will start from the largest sequential number in the existing file names plus 1. Restarts the serial number from 0001 whenever all files are deleted or when the memory card is replaced with a blank one. If a memory
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    Press [SET]. IMPORTANT! • Before configuring World Time settings, make sure that the Home City setting is the place where you live or normally use the camera. If it isn't, select "Home" on the screen in step 1 and configure the Home City, date, and time settings as required (page 156). 155 Other
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    the following types of images. - Images recorded with certain BEST SHOT scenes (Dynamic Photo, ID Photo, Business cards and documents, White board, etc.) Setting the Camera's Clock (Adjust) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Adjust [8] [2] Change the setting at the cursor location [4] [6] Move the
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    Specifying the Date Style (Date Style) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Date Style You can select from among three different styles for the date. Example: December 19, 2009 YY/MM/DD DD/MM/YY MM/DD/YY 09/12/19 19/12/09 12/19/09 • This setting also affects the Control Panel date format as shown
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    147 for details. Configuring Sleep State Settings (Sleep) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Sleep This feature turns off the monitor screen whenever no camera operation is performed for a preset amount of time. Press any button to turn the monitor screen back on. Trigger Time Settings: 30 sec, 1 min
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    Configuring Auto Power Settings (Auto Power Off) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Auto Power Off Auto Power Off turns off the camera whenever no camera operation is performed for a preset amount of time. Trigger Time Settings: 1 min, 2 min, 5 min (The trigger time is always 5 minutes in the PLAY mode
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    as an external storage device. Use this setting for normal transfer of images from the camera to a computer. Select this setting when connecting to a printer that supports PictBridge (page 118). This setting simplifies the transfer of image data to the connected device. Selecting the Screen Aspect
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    Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Format If a memory card is loaded in the camera, this operation will format the memory card. It will format built-in memory if no memory card is loaded. • The format operation will delete all contents on the memory card or in built-in memory. It cannot be undone. Make
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    Information display on Information display + Histogram on Information display off Displays information about image settings, etc. Turns on display of camera setting and other indicators, along with a histogram (page 163) Histogram No information displayed Using the On-screen Histogram to Check
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    ). Example Histograms A histogram towards the left side results when the overall image is dark. A histogram that is too far to the left may result in "black out" of the dark areas of an image. A histogram towards the right side results when the overall image is light. A histogram that is too far
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    creates the risk of serious accident. . Directly Viewing the Sun or Bright Light • Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the cameras viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight. . Flash • Never use the flash unit in areas where flammable or explosive gas may be present. Such
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    steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present. 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Remove the battery from the camera. 3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. . Keep Away From Fire • Never expose the camera to fire, which can cause it to explode and creates the risk of
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    water or salt water. Doing so can damage the battery, and cause deterioration of its performance and loss of service life. • The battery is intended for use with a CASIO Digital Camera only. Use with any other device creates the risk of the battery damage, or deterioration of battery performance and
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    charging anyway and contact your local CASIO authorized service center. Continued charging creates the makes them aware of the precautions and proper handling instructions, and make sure that they handle the battery in this manual represent the approximate amount of time before the camera turns off
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    using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in camera memory. - Removing the battery or memory card while the camera is performing some operation - Removing the battery or memory card while the back lamp is flashing green after turning off the
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    window can interfere with proper operation of the camera. Use a blower or other means to keep the lens and flash window free of dirt and dust, and wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. • To clean the camera your original retailer or authorized CASIO authorized service center to request repair.
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    The camera becomes slightly text of this manual. • The SDHC logo is a trademark. • Microsoft, Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Media, Windows Vista, and • EXILIM, Photo Transport, CASIO DATA TRANSPORT, and YouTube Uploader for CASIO are registered trademarks or trademarks of CASIO COMPUTER
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    Any and all unauthorized commercial copying, distribution, and copying of the bundled software over a network are prohibited. This product contains PrKERNELv4 Real-time OS of eSOL Co., Ltd. Copyright © 2007 eSOL Co., Ltd. PrKERNELv4 is a registered trademark of eSOL Co., Ltd. in Japan. This product
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    cold. Leave the camera in a location whose temperature is within the range where charging can be performed. When the camera returns to a temperature problems continue to occur after you perform the above steps, it could mean that the battery is faulty. Contact your nearest CASIO authorized service
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    charge, it probably means the battery has reached the end of its service life. Replace the battery with a new one. . Storage Precautions • power cord plug depends on each country or geographic area. Before taking the camera and charger along on a trip, check with travel agent about the power supply
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    about supported memory cards and how to load a memory card. To replace the memory card Press the memory card and then release it. This will cause it to pop out of the memory card slot slightly. Pull the card out the rest of the way and then insert another one. • Never remove a card from the camera
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    . In particular, you may experience problems saving high-quality (HD and STD) movies. Use of certain types of memory cards increase the time it takes to record card or the camera, or if you transfer ownership to another party. • When discarding a memory card, either physically destroy the memory card
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    and the sizes of the images being handled. 0 Windows YouTube Uploader for CASIO Operating System : Windows Vista / XP(SP2/SP3) / 2000(SP4) the "Read me" files on the CASIO Digital Camera Software CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera. 0 Macintosh CASIO DATA TRANSPORT 1.0 Operating System :
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    you press [MENU]) after you reset the camera (page 161). Menu items depend on whether the camera is in the REC mode or PLAY mode. Assist Light On Focus Frame ß Digital Zoom On L/R Key Make-up Quick Shutter On Grid Review Icon Help Memory Off On On b BEST SHOT: Off / Auto Shutter: Off / Flash
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    "Quality" Tab Size TQuality (Snapshots) »Quality (Movies) EV Shift White Balance ISO 12M (4000x3000) Normal STD 0.0 Auto Auto Metering B Multi Lighting Extra Color Filter Off Sharpness 0 Saturation 0 Contrast 0 Flash Intensity 0 "Set Up" Tab RPanel P Display Screen Eye-Fi Sounds
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    . PLAY Mode "PLAY" Tab Slideshow Images: All images / Time: 30 min / Interval: 3 sec / Effect: Pattern 1 Dynamic Photo - Layout Print - MOTION PRINT 9 frames Movie Editing - Lighting - Red Eye - White Balance - Brightness 0 Keystone - Color Correction - DPOF Printing - Protect -
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    When things don't go right... Troubleshooting Problem Power Supply Power does not turn on. The camera suddenly powers down. Power will not turn off. Nothing happens when a button is pressed. Image Recording Image is not recorded when the shutter button is
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    the flash does not fire. The flash unit may be malfunctioning. Contact a CASIO service center or your original retailer. Note that though the flash will not fire, you still can use the camera for non-flash shots. Camera powers down during Selftimer countdown. The battery may be dead. Charge the
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    Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action A recorded image was not saved. 1)Camera power may have been turned off as soon as possible (page 18). 2)You may have removed the memory card from the camera before the save operation was complete, which will result in the image not being saved.
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    Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action When shooting with Auto Shutter, the shutter directly into the lens. Images are not displayed. This camera cannot display non-DCF images recorded onto a memory card using another digital camera. Images cannot be edited (with Layout Print, resizing,
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    selection screen does not re-appear when you turn the camera on, it means that the camera's memory management data has been restored. If the same message appears after you turn power back on, contact your retailer or a CASIO authorized service center. The time and date settings configured the first
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    is something wrong with the memory card. Turn off the camera, remove the memory card and then reload it into the camera. If this message re-appears when you turn the camera back on, format the memory card (page 161). IMPORTANT! • Formatting a memory card deletes all its files. Before formatting
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    appears. Remove the obstruction and turn power back on again. Your camera system is corrupted. Contact your retailer or an authorized CASIO authorized service center. The LOCK switch of the SD or SDHC memory card loaded in the camera is in the locked position. You cannot store images to or delete
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    cannot be The file you are trying to access is corrupted or is a type that played. cannot be displayed by this camera. This function cannot be used. You attempted to copy images from built-in memory to a memory card while there is no memory card loaded in the camera (page 113). 187 Appendix
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    2.99 MB 1.62 MB 1.12 MB 2.0 MB 1.15 MB 720 KB 330 KB 190 KB 140 KB Built-in Memory Snapshot Recording Capacity SD Memory Card (1GB) Snapshot Recording Capacity 4 122 8 234 13 350 5 140 9 267 14 398 6 165 11 322 17 478 7 210 14 393 21 579 12 323 22
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    Format Maximum File Size File Size WAV IMA-ADPCM 4GB 5.5 KB Built-in Memory Voice Recording Capacity 1 hour 50 minutes SD Memory Card (1GB) Voice Recording Capacity 49 hours 33 minutes * Snapshot, movie recording capacity, and voice recording capacity values are approximate and intended for
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    Detection Auto Focus • Focus Modes: Auto Focus, Macro Focus, Pan Focus, Infinity, Manual Focus • AF Area: Spot, Multi, Tracking; with AF assist lamp Auto Focus: 40 Night Scene): 4 to 1/2000 second * May differ due to the camera setup. F2.8 (W) to F7.9 (W) (When used with ND filter) *
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    White Balance Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Shade, Day White Fluorescent, Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, Manual WB Sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index) Snapshots: Auto, ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 3200 equivalent
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    of time under normal temperature (23°C (73°F)) before the camera turns off. These values are not guaranteed. Low temperatures shorten NP-60 (Rated Capacity: 720 mAh) • Recording Medium: 1GB SD memory card (PRO HIGH SPEED (Panasonic Corporation)) • Measurement Conditions *1 Approximate number of
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    100 to 240 V AC, 80 mA, 50/60 Hz Output Power 4.2 V DC, 600 mA Operating Temperature 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F) Supported Battery Type Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-60) Charging Time 90 minutes Dimensions 60 (W) x 20 (H) x 86 (D) mm (2.4" (W) x 0.79" (H) x 3.4" (D)) (excluding projections
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    CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD. 6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan M10 MA0904-B
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    sample images, explanations about how you can use Dynamic Photo images, and more, visit the special Dynamic Photo website at: http://exilim.com/dp/ This manual provides an introduction to Dynamic Photo, which creates a whole new way to enjoy digital imaging. • All screen shots shown in this
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    Dynamic Photo makes it easy to crop a moving subject out of a series of images and insert it into other images! A simple operation on the camera extracts a moving subject automatically by cropping up to 20 Continuous Shutter images. Become the star of your digital images! Create the images of your
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    Dynamic Photo Technology Dynamic Photo lets you extract a moving subject from a series of Continuous Shutter (CS) images and insert it into another image. This makes it possible to combine images in ways that create exciting, totally unbelievable scenes. Moving CS Images Extract the subject.
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    With the subject 2 The same angle against the same background, without the subject. Do not allow the camera to move. The camera will extract the subject automatically. 1. Turn on the camera and press the [BS] button . 2. Select "Dynamic Photo". On the BEST SHOT scene menu screen, select "Dynamic
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    background again, but this time without the subject. After shooting the first image with the subject, have the subject exit the frame. Keep the camera still so you can maintain the same background composition as the first image (with the subject). When everything is ready, press the shutter button
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    to insert and then press [SET]. * Only subjects that can be inserted into other images will appear at this time. 5. As you watch the camera's monitor screen, use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to move the subject to the position you want and then press [SET]. This inserts the subject into the background
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    Subject Cropping • When shooting the subject image, shoot against a white wall or some other surface whose color is different from that of the subject. The camera will not be able to crop the subject image properly if its color is the same as or similar to the background color. • Select a blank
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    , you need to compose the second (background only) image precisely according to the reference points. In this case, you will need to keep the camera as still as possible when shooting the first image (subject and background) and the second image (background only). Use a tripod whenever possible, and
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    Move the subject away from the wall to avoid shadows! The camera may mistake shadows on the wall or floor caused by strong sunlight, illumination, or other light sources as part of the subject. Shadows tend to
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    Specifying the Subject Type and CS Speed Pressing [SET] during step 1 of "3. First, shoot the subject." will display a screen for specifying the subject type and CS speed. You can select from among the four subject types listed below. You also can specify a stationary subject (one frame only) in
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    ways. On the camera Dynamic Photo images play back automatically as soon as you display them on the EXILIM monitor screen. On a TV Connect your EXILIM to a TV with your Dynamic Photo creations with them. e-Greeting Cards Send animated e-greeting cards to your special friends and family members. For
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    is a free online service that can be used to convert the moving subject extracted from Continuous Shutter images created during a Dynamic Photo operation to a movie file quickly and easily. This makes it possible to view Dynamic Photo images you created with a CASIO EXILIM digital camera to a format
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    Copy the Dynamic Photo images to your computer. The best way to keep track of images is to create a new folder and copy the 20 Continuous Shutter images that make up each set to their own unique folder. The following are the types of files you can upload to Dynamic Studio. • Single stationary
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    Photos You can delete any of the images you uploaded and delete any that are wrong or that you don't need. After you are finished reviewing the uploaded images, click [Next]. Step 3. Select a Background In this step, you can select a background only if the images you uploaded are subject images that
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    Step 4. Preview Your Photos with the Background Check the images and background, and confirm the movement is correct. After you are finished reviewing the images and background, click [Next]. Step 5. Create Your Movie Configure the settings required for movie conversion. Selecting an option with the
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    Step 6. Your Movie Has Been Created! In this step you can check your movie and download it if you want. The "Online Movie" box shows a URL where your movie will be stored for 30 days, where you can stream it with your web browser as many times as you like. Click here to download your movie to your
  • Casio EX-S12BK | Owners Manual - Page 211
    On the "Step 6. Your Movie Has Been Created!" page, click "MyMovie.zip". Click here to download your movie. Check the contents of the confirmation dialog box that appears and then click [Save] to download. Double-click the "MyMovie.zip" file on your computer to extract the movie file. Move the
  • Casio EX-S12BK | Owners Manual - Page 212
    frames per second (fps) Select the frame rate that you used when shooting a Dynamic Photo moving subject (or Continuous Shutter images) with the camera. If you are unsure about what you should specify here, select one of the presets and check the results in the movie that results. If
  • Casio EX-S12BK | Owners Manual - Page 213
    . Movie Format and Quality Settings The "Movie Format" setting is configured automatically in accordance with the "Intended Use" setting you select. Use "Movie Format" to select a different setting, if you want. Converting to a Movie for Cell Phone Use The initial default movie format setting is
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    plays back the movie forward and then back in reverse. * Select the "Reverse" option for playback that is the same as that performed by the camera. Maximum playback time is 16 seconds. In the case of a file used for playback on a cell phone, however, conversion to a movie with a total time within
  • Casio EX-S12BK | Owners Manual - Page 215
    the finished movie to your computer. The downloaded file is a compressed (zip) file. Double-click it to extract it to the movie file (Windows XP and Windows Vista only). • A text string that starts with the characters "http://dynamicstudio.jp/" is a movie download URL. You can send your friends mail
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    they may not allow attachment to e-mail, transfer to other media (SD cards, etc.), or copying of the movie. . Online Movie In addition to and family members, which means you can distribute Dynamic Photos as e-greeting cards. Click here to play the online movie. Online movie URL Click here
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