Casio EX-S880BK Owners Manual
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E Digital Camera EX-S880 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 - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 2
, check to make sure that all items shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer. Digital Camera Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-20) USB Cradle (CA-37) * The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 3
in another Country 43 Turning Power On and Off 43 Using a Memory Card 46 ■ Supported Memory Cards 47 ■ Loading a Memory Card into the Camera 48 ■ Replacing the Memory Card 49 ■ Formatting a Memory Card 50 Using On-screen Menus 52 Configuring Monitor Screen Settings 53 ■ Selecting - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 4
SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT 62 Holding the Camera Correctly 62 Shooting a Snapshot 63 ■ Specifying Image Size 66 ■ Specifying Image Quality 68 ■ Turning Off the AF Assist Lamp 69 ■ Snapshot Shooting Precautions 70 ■ Auto - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 5
Focus (Pan Focus) 129 ■ Using Infinity Focus 129 ■ Using Manual Focus 129 Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift 131 Controlling White Balance 132 (Image Review) 146 ■ Using Icon Help 147 ■ Using Mode Memory to Configure Power On Default Settings 148 ■ Resetting the Camera to Its - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 6
176 Adjusting White Balance of a Recorded Image 177 Adjusting Image Brightness 178 Reducing the Effects of Underexposure 179 Editing a Movie on the Camera 180 Creating a Snapshot of a Movie Frame (MOTION PRINT 182 USING AUDIO 184 Adding Audio to a Snapshot 184 Recording Audio Only (Voice - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 7
210 Types of Printing 210 Using Professional Print Service 211 Using Your Printer to Print Images 212 Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number of Copies 215 ■ Date Stamping 218 Supported Protocols 219 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 220 What you can do 220 - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 8
Data on the Camera. . . . . . 264 ■ Protecting Document Data 264 ■ Deleting Document Data 265 APPENDIX 268 General Guide 268 Monitor Screen Contents 270 Menu Reference 273 Display Menu Reference 277 Indicator Lamps 277 Troubleshooting Guide 280 ■ Finding the Problem and Fixing It - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 9
START BASICS First, charge the battery ■ Loading the Battery into the Camera 1. Open the battery cover. While pressing lightly on the cover, slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow to open. 2. Load the battery into the camera. 3. Close the battery cover. (page 36) QUICK START BASICS 9 - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 10
■ Using the USB Cradle to Charge 1. Plug the USB cradle into a household power outlet. AC adaptor AC power cord 2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle. [CHARGE] lamp Red: Charging Green: Charged (Full) • It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge. 10 QUICK START BASICS - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 11
the summer time (DST) setting you want and then press [SET]. The settings on this page are required the first time you turn on the camera after purchasing it. • If you make a mistake when configuring the language, date, and time settings, you can change the settings (pages 202, 206). QUICK START - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 12
setting. To switch between 12-hour and 24-hour format, press [BS]. 8. When settings are completed, press [SET]. 9. Press [ON/OFF] to turn off the camera. • After finishing this procedure, advance to the procedure on the next page. QUICK START BASICS 12 - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 13
-in memory, using a memory card provides additional capacity you can use to store more images, high-quality and large-size images, and longer movies. • The camera will store images in its built-in memory if there is no memory card loaded. If you prefer to use built-in memory, skip this - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 14
down or if you notice any other abnormality, re-format the card. • Be sure to perform the following procedure on the camera to format the memory card. 1. Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the camera. 2. Press [MENU]. 3. Use [W] and [X] to select the "Set Up" tab. 4. Use [T] to select "Format" and then press - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 15
beep, the operation lamp will light green, and the focus frame will turn green. 4. Continuing to keep the camera still, press the shutter button all the way down. The recorded image will remain on the display for about one second, and then it will - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 16
about half way down when you press it lightly. Stopping at this point is called a "half-press". When you half-press the shutter button, the camera automatically adjusts exposure and focuses on the subject it is currently pointed at. Mastering how much pressure is required for a half-press and a full - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 17
Auto Focus to operate will record using Quick Shutter (page 128). Quick Shutter lets you capture exactly the moment you want. • With Quick Shutter, the camera uses high-speed Auto Focus, which means you can capture quick moving action more easily. Note, however, that some images may be out of focus - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 18
(page 94) 3. Press [ ] again to stop recording. Movie Image Quality Your camera lets you select from among six image quality settings (UHQ, UHQ Wide, HQ, HQ Wide, Normal, LP) for movies. For best camera performance, use the "HQ" (High Quality) or "HQ Wide" setting for movie - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 19
Viewing a Movie The film-like frame that appears on the monitor screen indicates that this is an image from a movie. " " Movie icon [ ] (PLAY) [SET] (page 153) 1. Press [ ] to enter the PLAY mode. 2. Use [W] and [X] to select the movie you want to play. When scrolling through images, a movie is - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 20
Deleting a File You can use the following procedure to delete files you have transferred to your computer's hard disk, images you have printed, or files you simply no longer need. This frees up memory for recording more images. [ ] (PLAY) [S] [W] [X] [SET] [T] ( ) 1. Press [ ]. (page 196) 2. - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 21
Simply select the scene that is similar to what you want to shoot (Night Scene Portrait, Flower, etc.), for instant camera setups. A dedicated [BS] button gives you direct access to the BEST SHOT library of sample scenes. Example: Select for beautiful portraits. ■ Direct Mode Power On - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 22
on a printer that supports one of these standards, without a computer (page 212) ■ Document transfer to the camera • Bundled Photo Transport , maps, etc.) to your camera. • Bundled CASIO DATA TRANSPORT software lets you transfer documents from your computer to the camera and take it along with you - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 23
or movies of images recorded with this camera without the permission of the applicable right you may infringe upon the rights of others. Note that CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for fashion in the explanatory text of this manual without trademark ™ or registered trademark ® - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 24
Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM was developed based on HOT ALBUM, which is copyrighted by HOTALBUMcom, Inc., and Photo Loader, which is copyrighted by CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. All copyrights and other rights revert to original copyright holders. • All other company or product names mentioned herein are - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 25
and 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 held shown in this manual may differ somewhat by the screens and configuration of the actual camera. INTRODUCTION 25 - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 26
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 - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 27
shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present. 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Remove the battery from the camera, taking care to protect yourself against burn injury. 3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. INTRODUCTION 27 - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 28
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 - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 29
other personal injury. Be sure to leave all internal inspection, maintenance, and repair up to your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. ■ Locations To Be Avoided • Never leave the camera in any of the following types of locations. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electric shock - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 30
water or salt water. Doing so can damage the battery, and cause deterioration of its performance and loss of service life. • This 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 - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 31
aware of the precautions and proper handling instructions, and make sure that they handle . - Use only the AC adaptor specified for this camera. - Use the AC adaptor to supply power only damaged, contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. • Never touch the AC adaptor while - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 32
it will go. - Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet before leaving the camera unattended for long periods, such as when leaving on a trip, etc. - At Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions • Make sure you always remove the camera from the USB cradle before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor. - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 33
continuous operation times provided in this manual represent the approximate amount of time before the camera turns off due to low battery the camera can lead to battery leakage and data corruption. ■ Data Error Precautions • Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 34
the battery cover and leave it open for a few hours. ■ Power Supply • Use only the special rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20) to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported. • The camera does not have a separate battery for the clock. The date and time settings of the - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 35
flash becomes dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth. • To clean the camera, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. ■ Monitor Screen Images • The images , and so you cannot see all of the detail of the actual image. Your camera has an image zoom feature (page 165) which you can use to enlarge the - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 36
! • Use of any type of battery other than NP-20 is not supported. To load the battery 1. Open the battery cover. While pressing the battery cover, slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow. 2. Load the battery into the camera. With the EXILIM logo on the battery facing upwards (in the - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 37
the battery 1. Plug the USB cradle into a household power outlet. USB Cradle AC Adaptor [DC IN 5.3V] AC power cord 2. Make sure the camera is turned off. If the camera is on, be sure to press [ON/OFF] to turn it off before placing it onto the USB cradle. GETTING READY 37 - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 38
Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity, remaining power, and charging conditions. Cradle contact Carefully insert the camera as far as it will go. [CHARGE] lamp Camera contact When charging is complete The [CHARGE] lamp, which was lit red during charging, changes to green. Remove - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 39
camera on the cradle again. If an error still continues to occur after you perform the above steps, it could mean that the battery is faulty. Contact your nearest CASIO authorized service in unexpected accident. • This camera is designed for use only comes bundled with the camera. Never use any other - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 40
page 75). • Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features to protect against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the camera (page 45). ■ Checking Remaining Battery Power As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates remaining power as shown below - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 41
mode. This is normal, and does not indicate malfunction. • Leaving the camera for about 12 hours with no power supplied while the battery is dead will . Replacing the Battery 1. Open the battery cover. 2. With the camera oriented with its monitor screen facing upwards as shown in the illustration, - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 42
normal temperatures. This is due to the characteristics of the battery, not the camera. • Charge the battery in an area where the temperature is within the range it probably means that the battery has reached the end of its service life. Replace the battery with a new one. ■ Storage Precautions - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 43
to 240V AC, 50/60Hz. Note, however, that the shape of the power cord plug depends on each country or geographic area. Before taking the camera and AC adaptor along on a trip, check with travel agent about the power supply requirements in your destination(s). • Do not connect the AC adaptor to - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 44
you press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) (page 208). Turning On Power for the First Time The first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen appears for configuring screen text language, date, and time settings. Use the procedure under "Configuring Display Language, Date, and Time Settings" (page - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 45
■ Battery Power Conservation Features This camera is equipped with a sleep function and auto power off function to conserve battery power. You can configure these settings in the REC mode as described - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 46
enough to hold a few snapshots or a short movie. Use built-in memory for test purposes, emergency use, etc. NOTE • Images can be copied between the camera's built-in memory and a memory card (page 194). • The following data is stored in built-in memory. It cannot be copied to a memory card. - Face - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 47
Memory Cards Your camera supports use of the following types of memory cards. SD Memory that you cannot save images in built-in memory while a memory card is loaded in the camera. IMPORTANT! • See the instructions that come with the memory card for information about how to use it. • Certain types - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 48
back up important data on other media (CD-R, CD-RW, MO disk, hard disk, etc.). Loading a Memory Card into the Camera IMPORTANT! • Make sure you always turn off the camera before loading or removing a memory card. • Be sure to orient the card correctly when loading it. Never try to force a memory - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 49
the card slot all the way in until you hear it click securely into place. Replacing the Memory Card 1. Remove the memory card from the camera. Press the memory card and then release it, so it comes part way out. Pull the card out the rest of the way by hand - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 50
! • Never insert anything besides a supported memory card (page 47) 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. • Never remove - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 51
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 - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 52
Using On-screen Menus 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 273 for information about menu contents. • You also can use the - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 53
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 - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 54
]. • This will apply the settings and exit the menu screen. Selecting a Screen Layout (Layout) The contents of the layout setting menu depend on whether the camera is in the REC mode or the PLAY mode. ■ REC Mode Screen Layout For the REC mode, the screen layout settings let you select the - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 55
Layout Type Description Panel: Off With this option, the image being composed completely fills the monitor screen. This setting is best when you want to display the subject on a large 16:9 aspect ratio monitor screen (page 67). Icons are superimposed on the displayed image. Panel (Operation Panel - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 56
month/day or day/month for date display (page 203). The time display format is always 24 hours, regardless of the current settings of the camera's "Adjust" (page 203). The following procedure shows how to use Panel (Operation Panel). 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. This highlights (selects) the top - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 57
. You can configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode. Display Information Description Setting Show Turns on display of camera setting and other information. +Histogram Turns on display of camera setting and other indicators, along with a histogram (page 142). GETTING READY 57 - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 58
the monitor screen. This setting is the same in the REC mode and PLAY mode. Brightness Description Setting Auto With this setting, the camera detects available light levels and automatically adjusts the brightness of the monitor screen accordingly. This is the setting you should normally use. In - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 59
brighter when showing it to others. Real Displays the monitor screen image so it is as near as possible to the one recorded by the camera. GETTING READY 59 - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 60
Quality Setting Description Night This setting provides a clearer screen image when shooting under dark conditions, and comes in handy when recording at night with a tripod. Power Saving Consumes slightly less power than the other settings, and extends battery life. Note that power saving is - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 61
PLAY mode Current Screen Menu screen Display Menu screen REC mode screen Delete screen To return to the normal playback screen [MENU] or [ ] [DISP] or [ ] Press [ ] Press [ ]. You could also select "Cancel" and then press [SET]. GETTING READY 61 - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 62
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. Horizontal Vertical IMPORTANT! • Take care that your fingers and the - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 63
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 - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 64
, press the shutter button the rest of the way. Shutter Button This will shoot the snapshot and save it to the memory card or the camera's built-in memory. SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT 64 - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 65
not in focus (because the subject is too close, etc.). Point the camera at the subject and try to focus again. Checking a Snapshot A snapshot will screen for a short while after you shoot it and then disappear when the camera gets ready for the next image. Perform the following operation to view a - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 66
focus. • Whenever possible, take a little extra time to half-press the shutter button in order to ensure proper focus. Specifying Image Size A digital camera image is a collection of small dots (pixels). The size of an image indicates how many pixels it contains, and is expressed as horizontal - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 67
". 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 of an HDTV screen. • VGA (640 × 480 pixels) is the optimum size when attaching images - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 68
Specifying Image Quality Your camera lets you select "Fine" (maximum image quality), "Normal", or "Economy" (maximum memory economy) for the image quality setting. The initial setting is "Normal". Select "Fine" - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 69
Turning Off the AF Assist Lamp The AF assist lamp emits light that helps the camera focus when you half-press the shutter button under dark lighting conditions. The AF assist lamp does not light when lighting is bright. The initial - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 70
you just shot, damage to other images stored in memory, malfunction of the camera, etc. • If unneeded light is shining directly onto the lens, shade the lens conditions can cause monitor screen response to slow and can cause digital noise in the monitor screen image. ■ Shooting Indoors under - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 71
properly, try using focus lock (page 127) or manual focus (page 129). Shooting with Zoom Your camera provides you with 3X optical zoom (which changes the lens focal distance), which can be used in combination with digital zoom (which digitally process the center portion of the image to enlarge it - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 72
of a tripod is recommended to protect against hand movement when using the telephoto setting (zoom in). • Optical zoom is disabled while shooting a movie. Digital zoom only is available while shooting a movie. Make sure you select the optical zoom setting you want to use before you press the shutter - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 73
releasing the zoom button and then holding down its [ ] side will switch to digital zoom, which you can use to set an even higher zoom factor. • When Focus Range (Displayed when shooting with Auto Focus, macro, or manual focus.) ● Zoom Values for Each Image Size Undeteriorated Image Deteriorated - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 74
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 deterioration is possible with image sizes of "6M (2816 × 2112 pixels)" and smaller. The - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 75
Using Flash Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use. Flash Setting Description Auto Flash Flash fires automatically in accordance with exposure (amount of light and brightness) conditions. • Initial factory default setting. Flash Off Flash does not fire. Flash On - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 76
flash, take care that the flash window is not blocked by your fingers or the camera strap. Flash Red-eye reduction Using the flash to shoot at night or in a 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 - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 77
■ Checking the Flash Mode The current flash mode is indicated on the monitor screen and by the operation lamp when you half-press the shutter button. Operation Lamp Flashes orange while the flash is charging. 2N AF " " indicates flash will fire. • You will not be able to take another flash snapshot - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 78
■ Using Flash Assist The subject in an image will look too dark if flash intensity is not enough to reach a subject that is too far away. When this happens, you can use flash assist to supplement the brightness of the subject so it appears as if flash illumination was sufficient. Flash assist not - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 79
Shooting with flash turned off when lighting is dim results in a slow shutter speed, which can cause image blur due to hand movement. Secure the camera with a tripod, etc. • With red eye reduction, the flash is fired automatically in accordance with exposure. It does not fire in areas where lighting - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 80
1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2. Use [S] and [T] to select the third option from the top in the operation panel (Self-timer). 3. Use [W] and [X] to select the self-timer type and then press [SET]. This causes an indicator identifying the selected selftimer type to appear on the monitor screen. 4. - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 81
to shoot again after it shoots an image depends on the image size and quality settings, whether or not a memory card is loaded in the camera, and the flash charge condition. • No self-timer operation can be performed when recording with the any of the following settings. - Normal-speed continuous - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 82
an area on the monitor screen with a selection boundary. Then when you press the shutter button, the camera records the monitor screen image and the area enclosed in the selection boundary, digitally zoomed to twice its normal size. Selecting the Continuous Shutter Mode 1. In the REC mode, press - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 83
the right image will be recorded. IMPORTANT! • Note that with zoom continuous shutter, you do not need to keep the shutter button depressed. • Digital zoom is disabled while shooting with zoom continuous shutter. • Zoom continuous shutter is not available when the image size setting is 3:2 or 16 - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 84
Recording) - Movie mode • When using a continuous shutter mode, keep the camera still until all recording is finished. • A continuous shutter operation may stop shutter mode is somewhat lower resolution and more prone to digital noise than images recorded with the normal-speed continuous shutter - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 85
Adding Audio to a Snapshot You can add an audio recording to snapshots, if you want. Use this feature to add a verbal explanation or a description of the mood to a snapshot, or to capture the sounds of the people in the snapshot. • You can record up to about 30 seconds of audio for a single snapshot - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 86
about the playback operation, see page 152. IMPORTANT! • Take care that you do not block the camera's 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. Microphone NOTE • After transferring an - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 87
Face Recognition The face recognition feature gives priority to the human faces in an image for focus and brightness settings. The following describes to two available face recognition modes. Face Recognition Description Mode Detects human faces and adjusts focus and brightness accordingly. • When - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 88
frame of the face that is focused becomes green. 6. When you are ready to shoot, press the shutter button the rest of the way. The camera will adjust its settings so the framed faces are of proper brightness. NOTE • Half pressing the shutter button to perform face recognition while " (Tracking - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 89
can have up to six sets of face data recorded in the camera. • Face data is stored in the camera's built-in memory, in a folder named "FAMILY" (page 253 Any manipulation of the data in the "FAMILY" folder can cause the camera to stop operating properly. Never delete or edit any data in the "FAMILY - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 90
196) and "Deleting All Files" (page 197) to delete the face data you want. • You can exit this procedure by pressing [MENU]. NOTE • Formatting the camera's built-in memory (page 209) deletes all the recorded face data. SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT 90 - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 91
■ Shooting a Snapshot using Recorded and Edited Face Data After you record and edit face data, you can use it to shoot photographs. The camera will record images in accordance with the priority levels you configured for each set of face data. 1. Enter a REC mode. 2. Press [S] ( ) once. 3. Use [W] - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 92
away or very small - A face that is very close or very large - A face in an area that is very dark • Face detection is not supported for animals or other nonhuman subjects. • Even if you have the face of a family member recorded, the person's facial expression, shooting conditions, or other factors - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 93
not be able to recognize faces that are far away and small. • If the camera is unable to find a face when you press the shutter button, it will face recognition. Use of no other focus mode is supported. • When shooting with the camera held sideways (for a portrait orientation shot), face recognition may - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 94
SHOOTING A MOVIE Movie Image Quality Before shooting a movie, you should specify a movie image quality setting. Movie image quality is a standard that determines the detail, smoothness, and clarity of a movie during playback. Shooting with the high-quality (HQ) setting will result in better image - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 95
10.4 MB 4.1 MB Shooting a Movie Audio is also recorded while you shoot a movie. Audio is monaural. 1. In the REC mode, point the camera at the subject. 2. Press [ ] to start shooting the movie. • " " is displayed while movie recording is in progress. Remaining Recording Time 3. Press [ ] again - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 96
a movie (page 110). The effects of subject movement are not limited. Movie Recording Precautions • You cannot use flash while shooting a movie. • The camera also records audio. Note the following points when shooting a movie. - Take care that the microphone is not blocked by your fingers, etc - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 97
• You can perform digital zoom while shooting a movie by pressing [ ]. Optical zoom is not available while shooting a movie. To use optical zoom for a movie, use [ ] to zoom as required first and then press [ ] to start recording. • The effects of camera movement in an image become more pronounced - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 98
■ Getting Ready to Shoot with Short Movie 1. In the REC mode, press [BS]. 2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the "Short Movie" scene and then press [SET]. This causes " " to appear on the monitor screen. Pressing [ ] at this point will shoot a Short Movie with a 4-second first part and - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 99
before the specified time is up, press [ ] again. IMPORTANT! • Movie data is continually recorded and stored in a buffer before you press [ ]. Keep the camera pointed at the subject. Then at the right moment, press [ ]. When you press [ ], the remaining recording time of part two of the Short Movie - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 100
Short Movie. To exit Short Movie recording, press [BS], select something other than "Short Movie" and then press [SET]. If you want to set the camera up for normal snapshot shooting, for example, select "Auto" and then press [SET]. Using Past Movie Past Movie is similar to a normal movie, except - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 101
press [SET]. This causes " " to appear on the monitor screen, which indicates that Past Movie is enabled. ■ Shooting a Past Movie 1. With the camera pointed at the subject, press [ ]. 2. Press [ ] again to stop shooting. Movie recording also will stop automatically if memory becomes full before you - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 102
Past Movie. To exit Past Movie recording, press [BS], select something other than "Past Movie" and then press [SET]. If you want to set the camera up for normal snapshot shooting, for example, select "Auto" and then press [SET]. Shooting a Snapshot while Shooting a Movie (Snapshot-In-Movie) You can - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 103
IMPORTANT! • Shooting a snapshot while shooting a movie is not supported while any one of the following BEST SHOT scenes is selected. Short Movie, Past Movie, Business cards and documents, White board, etc., For YouTube, Voice - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 104
USING BEST SHOT With BEST SHOT, you simply select the sample scene that is like the one you are trying to shoot, and the camera sets up automatically. Even difficult backlight scenes (which result in the main subject being too dark if set up improperly) come out looking great! ■ Some - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 105
2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to move the boundary to select the scene you want to select. • Pressing [S] or [T] while the boundary is at the edge of the screen will scroll to the next screen of BEST SHOT scenes. • Pressing the zoom button will display text that explains the settings configured by - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 106
movie. • Night Scene, Fireworks These scenes use slow shutter speeds. Since a slow shutter speed increases the chance of digital noise in the image, the camera automatically performs a digital noise reduction process on slow shutter images. Because of this, such images take longer to store after you - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 107
selection screen, press the zoom button again. • To scroll through available BEST SHOT scenes, use [W] and [X]. • To select the currently displayed scene and configure the camera with its settings, press [SET]. 107 USING BEST SHOT - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 108
and a movie setup can be used to shoot 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 sequentially in the sequence: SU1, SU2, and so on, while movies - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 109
• The following are the settings that are included in a user movie scene: Focus, EV Shift, White Balance, Color Filter, Sharpness, Saturation, Contrast • You can store up to 999 BEST SHOT user scenes. • User BEST SHOT scenes are stored in built-in memory (page 253) in the SCENE folder (snapshots) or - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 110
Reducing the Effects of Hand and Subject Movement You can turn on the camera's Anti Shake feature to reduce image blur due to subject movement or hand movement when shooting a moving subject using telephoto, when shooting a fast-moving subject, - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 111
(page 96). • Anti Shake may not work with a very low shutter speed. If this happens, use a tripod to stabilize the camera. • The camera sometimes performs an automatic noise reduction operation to reduce digital noise in images recorded under certain lighting conditions. This operation causes the - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 112
, use a tripod to protect against the effects of hand movement. • The camera sometimes performs an automatic noise reduction operation to reduce digital noise in images recorded under certain lighting conditions. This operation causes the camera to take longer than normal to store the image and be - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 113
the black boundary is indicating a second possible candidate. If there is no second candidate (black boundary), jump directly to step 3. • If the camera is unable to detect any keystone correction candidate at all, the message "Cannot correct image!" will appear on the monitor screen momentarily and - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 114
trying to shoot (correct) is enclosed within the monitor screen. The camera will not be able to detect the shape of the object correctly the object is against a background that allows its outline to stand out. • Digital zoom is disabled while shooting with a Business Shot scene. However, you can - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 115
Restoring an Old Photograph With Old Photo, you can record the image of an old, faded photograph and then use the camera's built-in advanced digital camera technology to restore it. ■ Before Recording with Old Photo • Make sure the entire photograph you are trying to record is enclosed within the - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 116
button to zoom the cropping boundary. 5. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to move the selection boundary to the desired location and then press [SET]. The camera will correct color automatically and save the corrected image. • If you do not want a border around the resulting image, select and area that is - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 117
IMPORTANT! • Digital zoom is disabled while recording with Old Photo. However, you can use optical zoom. • When recording the image of a photograph, the camera will not be able to recognize the shape of the photograph in the following cases. - When part of the photograph extends outside of the - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 118
to select "Layout", and then press [SET]. 3. Use [W] and [X] to select a background color. 4. Press the shutter button to record the first image. The camera will record the first snapshot and then get ready for the next one. Frame 5. Press the shutter button again to record the next snapshot. • If - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 119
pixels). • While Layout Shot is being used, the setup of the camera is changed automatically as shown below. - ISO Sensitivity: Auto (fixed) Spot (fixed) • The following functions are disabled during Layout Shot. - Digital Zoom - Self-timer - Continuous Shutter - Face Recognition Auto Tracking a - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 120
4. Press the shutter button all the way to record the image. • This will record the area enclosed within the cropping boundary. IMPORTANT! • Only the part of the image within the cropping boundary will be recorded. • The image size for this operation is fixed automatically at 3M (2048 × 1536 pixels - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 121
ADVANCED SETTINGS Changing the Focus Mode Your camera provides you with the five focus modes fixed at infinity. Use this mode when shooting scenery and other faraway images. Focus is performed manually. Focus Range* Auto adjustment (Approximately 40 cm to (1.3' to )) • Minimum distance position - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 122
Mode Icon Using Auto Focus 1. Align the monitor screen's focus frame with the subject you want to focus and then halfpress the shutter button. This camera will perform the focus operation. You can tell if the image is in focus by checking the operation lamp and the focus frame color. Operation - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 123
focus while shooting a movie. NOTE • When proper focusing is not possible because the subject is closer than the Auto Focus range, the camera will switch to the Macro Focus range automatically (Auto Macro). • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while shooting with Auto Focus, a value - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 124
NOTE • When Macro Focus cannot focus properly because the subject is too far away, the camera will switch to the Auto Focus range automatically (Auto Macro). • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while shooting with Macro Focus, values will appear - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 125
setting: Spot To do this: Select this setting: When the shutter button is half-pressed, have the camera automatically select one or more of nine possible focus frames • If the camera is able to focus on multiple points, all applicable focus frames turn green. Multi Half-pressing the shutter - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 126
NOTE • When you select " Multi" as the focus area, nine focus frames appear on the monitor screen. The camera will automatically determine the optimum focus frame(s), which will change to green on the monitor screen. Spot / Tracking Multi Focus Frame Focus Frame • " Multi" cannot - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 127
Using Focus Lock "Focus lock" is the name of a technique you can use when you want to shoot an image in which the subject to be focused on is not within the focus frame in the center of the screen. • Use focus lock with " Spot" or " Tracking" focus. 1. Align the monitor screen's focus frame with - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 128
waiting for Auto Focus while Quick Shutter is turned on, the camera will record the image using a high-speed focus operation that is normal Auto Focus. This helps to avoid missing a special moment while you wait for the camera to Auto Focus. • Some images may be out of focus when Quick Shutter is - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 129
Focus is selected as the focus mode, press the shutter button to shoot. Using Manual Focus With Manual Focus, the camera automatically enlarges the subject on the monitor screen, which helps you manually adjust focus. Manual focus can be used for shoot such images as moving trains. Before the train - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 130
screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range. Example: MF cm - * will be replaced by the actual focus range values. IMPORTANT! • While Manual Focus is selected as the focus mode, the [W] and [X] keys are used to adjust the focus setting. Any other functions assigned to the [W] and - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 131
Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift) You can manually adjust an image's exposure value (EV value) before shooting it. This feature helps to achieve better results when shooting a backlit subject, a strongly lit subject indoors, - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 132
4. After the EV value is the way you want, press [SET] to apply it. The exposure compensation value you set remains in effect until you change it. IMPORTANT! • When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 133
the White Balance Setting Manually" (page 134). MWB Manual WB NOTE • When "Auto" is selected for the white balance setting, the camera automatically determines the white point of the subject. Certain subject colors and light source conditions can cause problems when the camera tries to determine - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 134
the lens is aimed at on the monitor screen using the current manual white balance settings. If you want to use the current settings, jump directly to step 5. 4. Under the lighting conditions you plan to use when shooting, point the camera at a blank white piece of paper so it fills the entire - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 135
fast shutter speed in combination with a high ISO sensitivity setting can cause digital noise, which makes an image appear rough. For clean, good-quality shoot with this level of sensitivity: Automatically selected by camera. Low High Select this setting: Auto ISO 64 ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 136
! • Using flash with high ISO sensitivity can cause problems with subjects that close to the camera. • "Auto" ISO sensitivity always is used for light in each section for a balanced exposure reading. The camera automatically determines shooting conditions according to the measured lighting pattern, - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 137
focus area to measure light. Use this metering method when you want to exert some control over exposure, without leaving settings totally up to the camera. Spot Spot metering takes readings at a very small area. Use this metering method when you want exposure to be set according to the brightness of - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 138
Reducing the Effects of Overexposure and Underexposure You can use the procedure below to expand the dynamic range, which makes it possible to capture the bright areas of an image while reducing the chance of overexposure and underexposure. When shooting a subject that is back lit, for example, an - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 139
Textures You can use the procedure below to reduce digital noise from human skin in the recorded image and enhance color effect look just like what you would get by installing a color filter on the lens of the camera. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "Quality" tab, select "Color Filter - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 140
Controlling Image Sharpness Use the following procedure to adjust the sharpness of subject outlines in your images. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "Quality" tab, select "Sharpness" and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. You can - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 141
Adjusting Image Contrast Use the following procedure to adjust the contrast of your images. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "Quality" tab, select "Contrast" and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. You can specify one of five contrast - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 142
The recording date and time are determined in accordance with the camera's clock settings (pages 11, 202) when the snapshot is recorded. • Digital zoom is not supported while date stamping is turned on. • Date stamping is not supported for the following types of images. - Some BEST SHOT images (Auto - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 143
NOTE • You can use key customization to configure the [W] and [X] buttons so they control the EV shift setting. Then you can perform EV shift while viewing the results on the on-screen histogram (page 145). ■ How to Use the Histogram A histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an image - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 144
when shooting with face recognition (page 87). Other Useful Recording Functions The following functions are also available in the REC mode to help make your digital image more efficient and enjoyable. • Assign functions to the [W] and [X] keys • Display an on-screen grid for easy image composition - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 145
Using Key Customize to Assign Functions [W] and [X] Key Customize lets you assign any one of the five functions listed below to the [W] and [X] keys. Once you do, you will be able to use the assigned functions while shooting snapshots or movies, without going through the menus. For details about - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 146
grid Hide the grid Select this setting: On Off Displaying the Image You Just Recorded (Image Review) When you purchase your camera, it is initially configured with the Image Review feature turned on. Image Review displays the image you just recorded so you can check it. 1. In the REC mode, press - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 147
Using Icon Help Icon help displays guidance text about an icon when you select it on the monitor screen while in the REC mode. • Icon help text is displayed for the following functions: Recording mode, metering, flash mode, white balance, selftimer, EV shift. Note, however, that metering, white - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 148
certain settings in "mode memory" whenever it is turned off, and restores the settings the next time you turn the camera back on. This keeps you from having to configure the camera each time you turn it off and on. See step 4 of the setting procedure below for information about the settings - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 149
Self-timer Flash Intensity Digital Zoom MF Position Zoom Position*2 Mode Mode Memory Off Memory On Exits BEST SHOT when camera is turned off. manual focus was selected. Full wide *1 "On" restores the selected BEST SHOT scene when the camera is turned back on. "Off" exits BEST SHOT when the camera - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 150
, which are the ones that are configured when you first purchase the camera. See "Menu Reference" on page 273 for the initial factory default , select "Cancel". IMPORTANT! • The following are not initialized when you reset the camera (page 275). - Home Time setup - World Time setup - Adjust - Date - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 151
VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES Viewing a Snapshot Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera's monitor screen. 1. Press [ ] to enter the PLAY mode. [] • This will display one of the snapshots in memory, along with some information about the settings used - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 152
at first, but it will soon be replaced by an image with better definition. Note that if you copy an image from another type of digital camera, only a rough image may be shown on the monitor screen. To switch to the REC mode Press [ ]. Listening to the Audio of an Audio Snapshot - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 153
Press [MENU]. You can adjust volume while playback is in progress or paused only. Viewing a Movie Use the following procedure to view a movie on the camera's monitor screen. 1. Enter the PLAY mode and then use [W] and [X] to display the movie you want to play. • Check the file type icon. The file - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 154
fit on the monitor screen. Press the zoom button ( ). Stop playback Press [MENU]. IMPORTANT! • Playback may not be possible for movies not recorded with this camera. 154 VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 155
procedure when you want to play back a movie with Anti Shake. Anti Shake is particularly useful when you have the camera connected to a TV for viewing, since the effects of camera movement are more evident on a big screen. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [W] and [X] to display the movie you want to - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 156
Playing a Slideshow on the Camera The slideshow feature lets you play the files stored in memory in sequence, automatically. You can configure the slideshow so it plays the files the - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 157
Effect (Select a special effect.) Use [S] and [T] to select the effect you want. • Pattern 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Plays background music and applies an image change effect. - Pattern 1 through 4 use the same special effects but each use different background music. Pattern 5 uses different effects from - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 158
from a computer or an image recorded with a different type of digital camera may remain on the screen longer than the time specified by "Interval music that plays when you execute "Effect" to other background music. ● Supported File File Types: IMA ADPCM format WAV files Sampling Frequencies: 22.05 - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 159
to your computer (pages 226, 245). • If you save a background music file to a memory card, load the card into the camera. 2. Perform one of the following operations to open the memory card or built-in memory. • Windows 1 Based on your operating system, perform one of the - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 160
played in sequence. • If both the memory card loaded in the camera and the camera's built-in memory contain background music files, the files on the memory Slideshow on the USB Cradle (Photo Stand) You can play a slideshow on the camera while it is mounted on the USB cradle. This is a good way to enjoy - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 161
audio volume during a slideshow, use [S] and [T] to adjust the volume. To stop a slideshow Press the USB cradle's [PHOTO] button. This will turn off the camera. IMPORTANT! • The battery does not charge while a slideshow is in progress. To charge the battery, stop the slideshow. • Do not remove the - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 162
to a TV. VIDEO IN Jack (Yellow) AUDIO IN Jacks (White) Video Audio TV Yellow White AV Cable [AV OUT] (AV output port) 2. Turn off the camera and place it onto the USB cradle. 3. Turn on the TV and select its video input mode. If the TV has more than one video - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 163
use [DISP] to change the display contents. • Audio is monaural. • Certain TVs may cut off part of the images. • Audio is initially output by the camera at maximum volume. When you first start displaying images, set the TV volume control at a relatively low level and then adjust it as required. NOTE - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 164
the aspect ratio setting on your TV as well. Incorrect aspect ratio settings on the camera and/or the TV can result in abnormal image display. • Images will not display correctly unless the camera's video signal output setting matches the video signal system of the TV or other video equipment - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 165
Zooming the Displayed Image Perform the following procedure to zoom the image currently on the monitor screen up to eight times its normal size. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [W] and [X] to display the snapshot you want to zoom. 2. Press the zoom button ( ). Each press of this button zooms the image - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 166
Using the 12-image Screen You can use the procedure below to display a screen that shows 12 images. 1. Press the zoom button ( ). This displays the 12-image screen with a selection boundary around the last image that was on the monitor screen. Selection Boundary 2. Select the image you want. • - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 167
same format as you selected for the "Date Style" setting (page 203). IMPORTANT! • Note following points about how certain editing functions of the camera affect the date with which the image is associated on the calendar screen. Performing this type of editing operation: Keystone, Color Correction - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 168
Roulette operation Press [W] or [X]. To stop Image Roulette Press [ ] (REC) to enter the REC mode or press [ON/OFF] to turn off the camera. • The camera will exit Image Roulette automatically you do not perform the next Image Roulette operation within about one minute after the final image of the - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 169
EDITING IMAGES Resizing a Snapshot You can reduce the size of a snapshot and save the result as a separate snapshot. The original snapshot is also retained. You can resize a snapshot to any one of the following sizes. Image Size (Pixels) Print Size Larger 6M* 2816 × 2112 A3 Print 4M 2304 × 1728 - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 170
IMPORTANT! • You cannot resize a VGA (640 × 480 pixels) size image. • Resizing a snapshot shot with an aspect ratio of 16:9 or 3:2 will cause the left and right sides of the image to be cut off. The aspect ratio of the resulting image will be 4:3. • The recording date of the resized version of the - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 171
4. Use the zoom button to zoom, and [S], [T], [W], and [X] to move around the zoomed image to display the part you want to extract. 5. Press [SET] to extract the displayed part and save it as a separate file. • To exit the cropping procedure at any time before you press [SET], press [MENU]. - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 172
Color Restoration to Correct the Color of an Old Photograph Color restoration let you correct the old color of a photograph shot with a digital camera. This function is useful for correcting existing old photographs, posters, etc. • Performing color restoration on an image causes a new (restored) 2M - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 173
2M (1600 × 1200 pixels) size, the new (restored) version will be the same size as the original one. • When you display a restored image on the camera's monitor screen, the date and time indicate when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was corrected. NOTE • If you want to record - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 174
Editing the Date and Time of an Image Use the procedure in this section to change the date and time of a previously recorded image. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [W] and [X] to display the image whose date and time you want to edit. 2. Press [MENU]. 3. On the "PLAY" tab, select "Date/Time" and then - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 175
if you want. • Note that this procedure does not actually change the image data. It simply alters how the snapshot is displayed on the camera's monitor screen. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "PLAY" tab, select "Rotation" and then press [X]. • This operation can be performed only while - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 176
Combining Multiple Snapshots into a Single Image (Layout Print) You can use the following procedure to insert snapshots into the frames of a layout and produce a new image that contains multiple snapshots. • Layout pattern (Two Images) • Layout pattern (Three Images) 3. On the "PLAY" tab, select - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 177
there is a snapshot in all of the layout frames. IMPORTANT! • Layout Print is not supported when the image size is "3:2 (3264 × 2176 pixels)" or "16:9 (3264 × 1840 pixels)". • When you display a layout image on the camera's monitor screen, the date and time indicates when the last image added to the - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 178
used when you originally recorded the image. If you used the "Auto" or "Manual" white balance setting when you recorded the image, "Cancel" will be selected (page you display an image whose white balance has been adjusted on the camera's monitor screen, the date and time indicates when the image was - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 179
a new image with the new brightness level. The original image also remains in memory. • When you display a brightness adjusted image on the camera's monitor screen, the date and time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the brightness was adjusted. Reducing the Effects of - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 180
cannot be edited. • The movie editing operation is supported only for movies that were recorded with this camera. • You will not be able to edit a parts or splicing of two movies in to a single movie cannot be performed on the camera. 1. Play back the movie you want to edit. 2. Press [SET] to pause - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 181
3. Press [T]. • You could also perform the following steps in place of steps 1 through 3 above. 1 In the PLAY mode, select the movie you want to edit and then press [MENU]. 2 On the "PLAY" tab, select "Movie Editing" and then press [X]. 4. Use [S] and [T] to select the cut operation and then press [ - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 182
take considerable time to complete. Wait until the "Busy... Please wait..." message disappears from the monitor screen before performing any operation on the camera. Note that a cut operation can take a very long time if the movie being edited is long. Creating a Snapshot of a Movie Frame (MOTION - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 183
the snapshot. • Holding down [W] or [X] scrolls at high speed. 6. After displaying the movie frame you want, press [SET]. • If you selected "9 frames" in step 4, the camera will create a 9-frame snapshot with the frame you selected in step 6 in the center. • If you selected "1 frame" in step 4, the - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 184
USING AUDIO Adding Audio to a Snapshot The dubbing feature of your camera lets you add audio to a snapshot after you shoot it. A snapshot that includes audio (regardless of whether the audio was recorded on the spot or - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 185
to stop audio recording. Recording will stop automatically after about 30 seconds if you do not press the shutter button. NOTE • Your camera supports the following audio data formats. - Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM (.WAV extension) - Approximate Audio File Size: 165 KB (30-second recording at 5.5 KB - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 186
Recording Audio Only (Voice Recording) Voice Recording lets you record audio only, without a snapshot or movie. Using built-in memory only, you get up to about 33 minutes, 43 seconds of Voice Recording. 1. In the REC mode, press [BS]. 2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select "Voice Recording" and - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 187
NOTE • You can also play back Voice Recording data on your computer using QuickTime. • Your camera supports the following audio data formats. - Audio Data: WAVE/ADPCM (.WAV extension) - Approximate Audio File Size: 165 KB (30-second recording at 5.5 KB per second) • See - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 188
Voice Recording Playback Controls To do this: Fast forward or fast reverse playback. Do this: Hold down [X] or [W]. Pause or restart playback Press [SET]. Jump to a marker in the audio data while Press [X] or [W]. playback is paused. Adjust volume • You can adjust volume only while playback is - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 189
folder to CIMG0026.JPG be created automatically. Serial number Extension (4 digits) Folders Folders are named from 100CASIO* to 999CASIO* • a sample scene that optimizes settings for auction site images. Depending on your camera model, the sample scene is named either "For eBay" or "Auction - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 190
NOTE • You can view folder and file names on your computer. For details about how file names are displayed on the camera's monitor screen, see page 272. • The total number of folders and files that is allowed depends on the image size and quality, and capacity of - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 191
4. Use [S] and [T] to select "On" and then press [SET]. An image that is protected is indicated by the " " icon. 5. Now you can repeat steps 3 and 4 to protect another image or exit this procedure by pressing [MENU]. To unprotect a specific file Perform the procedure under "Protecting a Specific - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 192
you can use it to store personal snapshots that you do not want displayed during normal PLAY mode operations. FAVORITE folder snapshots remain in camera memory, even if you change to a different memory card. IMPORTANT! • The FAVORITE folder can be used for snapshots only. Saving an audio snapshot in - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 193
FAVORITE folder. File Name Perform the following steps to view FAVORITE folder contents on your computer. 1. Remove the memory card from the camera. 2. Place the camera on the USB cradle (which is connected to the computer). 3. Perform the required operations on your computer to navigate to the - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 194
memory to a memory card. You cannot copy files individually. 1. Load the memory card to which you want to copy the files into the camera. 2. Turn on the camera, enter the PLAY mode and then press [MENU]. 3. On the "PLAY" tab, select "Copy" and then press [X]. 4. Use [S] and [T] to select "Built-in - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 195
With this procedure, files must be copied one-by-one. 1. Load the memory card that contains the file you want to copy into the camera. 2. Turn on the camera, enter the PLAY mode and then press [MENU]. 3. On the "PLAY" tab, select "Copy" and then press [X]. 4. Use [S] and [T] to select "Card Built - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 196
DELETING FILES You can delete files you no longer need, or after you transfer them to your computer's hard disk or print them. This frees up memory for new files. You can delete one specific file, or you can delete all files currently in memory. Here we will explain the different file delete - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 197
Deleting All Files 1. In the PLAY mode, press [T] ( ). 2. Use [S] and [T] to select "All Files Delete" and then press [SET]. 3. In response to the confirmation message that appears, use [S] and [T] to select "Yes". • To cancel the delete operation, select "No" instead of "Yes". 4. Press [SET]. • - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 198
OTHER SETTINGS Configuring Camera Sound Settings Your camera lets you configure the following sound settings. • Type of sound and volume for shutter release and other operations • Volume level for movie and Voice Recording - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 199
■ Setting the Operation Tone Volume Level 1. Press [MENU]. 2. On the "Set Up" tab, select "Sounds" and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select " Operation". 4. Use [W] and [X] to specify the playback volume setting you want and then press [SET]. • You can set the volume to one of eight levels - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 200
: On Off NOTE • The following are the types of images that you can select for the startup screen. - Special startup screen images built into the camera - Snapshots - Audio snapshots (Audio does not play.) • Only one startup screen image can be in effect at any time. To change the startup screen to - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 201
the "Set Up" tab, select "File No." and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. To have the camera do this: Select this setting: Remember the numbers used for files. Files will be named using the next sequential number, even if files are deleted - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 202
Time Setting When changing the date and time setting, be sure to do so for your Home City (the location where you normally use the camera). If you already have your Home City setting configured correctly, you can use the procedure under "Setting the Date and Time for Your Home City - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 203
■ Setting the Date and Time for Your Home City 1. Press [MENU]. 2. On the "Set Up" tab, select "Adjust" and then press [X]. 3. Set the date and the time. To do this: Move the cursor between settings Change the setting at the cursor location Toggle between 12-hour and 24-hour format Do this: - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 204
NOTE • This setting also affects the Operation Panel date format as shown below (page 55). When this date format setting The Operation Panel is selected: date appears as: YY/MM/DD or MM/DD/YY MM/DD DD/MM/YY DD/MM Using World Time You can use the World Time screen to view the current time in - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 205
4. Use [S] and [T] to select "City" and then press [X]. • To configure the summer time setting, use [S] and [T] to select "DST" and then select "On". • Summer time is used in some areas to advance the current time setting by one hour during the summer months. • Use of summer time depends on the - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 206
can use the procedure below to select a display text language. • The number and types of languages depend on the geographic area where the camera was marketed. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. On the "Set Up" tab, select "Language" and then press [X]. 3. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the setting you want - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 207
want and then press [SET]. When you want to connect to this type Select this of device: setting: Computer or a printer that supports USB DIRECT-PRINT (page 212) With this setting, the computer sees the camera as an external storage device. Use this setting for normal transfer of images from the - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 208
configure both keys to do this when pressed: Turn on the camera Turn on or turn off the camera Do not turn on the camera Select this setting: Power On Power On/Off Disable NOTE • With "Power On/Off", the camera turns off when you press [ ] (REC) in the REC mode - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 209
Make sure that the battery is charged fully before starting a formatting operation. Formatting may not be performed correctly and the camera may stop operating normally if the camera powers down while formatting is in progress. • Never open the battery cover while formatting is in progress. Doing so - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 210
service. • You can use DPOF settings to specify which images you want to print, the number of copies, and date stamp settings before taking the card in for printing. Printing at Home Printing on a Printer (page 212) Print on a printer that supports with the camera. See "Using the Camera with a - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 211
out if it supports PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT, for new printer versions, etc. • Never disconnect cables or perform any camera or USB cradle you want to print to the professional print service. Before taking in a memory card, you can use the camera's DPOF settings (page 215) to specify which - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 212
(page 215). For details, see the user documentation that comes with your printer. ■ Printing on a Printer that Supports PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT You can connect the camera directly to a PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT compliant printer and print images without going through a computer. • The - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 213
adaptor into an electrical outlet. • If you do not plan to use the AC adaptor, make sure that the camera's battery is fully charged. • Nothing appears on the camera's monitor screen if the camera is on the USB cradle while the bundled AV cable is connected to the cradle. Be sure to disconnect - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 214
9. Use [S] and [T] to select "Paper Size" and then press [X]. 10. Use [S] and [T] to select a paper size and then press [SET]. • The following are the available paper sizes. 3.5" × 5", 5" × 7", 4" × 6", A4, 8.5" × 11", By Printer • Selecting "By Printer" prints using a paper size selected on the - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 215
the camera. Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number of Copies DPOF (Digital Print service providers may not support DPOF or may support different printing protocols. In this case, you will need to perform printing in accordance with the instructions provided by the print service - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 216
■ Configuring DPOF Settings Individually for Each Image 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "PLAY" tab, select "DPOF Printing" and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select "Select images" and then press [X]. 4. Use [W] and [X] to scroll through the images until the one you want to print - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 217
All the Images" to change the number of copies setting for all the images to 00. 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 - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 218
the user documentation that comes with your printer for details. - Note that some professional print services do not support DPOF printing. Check with your service before ordering prints. • The camera's Date Stamping feature stamps the date and time directly into the image data (page 141). • You - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 219
described below. ■ PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT • PictBridge Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) • USB DIRECT-PRINT Seiko Epson Corporation ■ PRINT Image Matching III Using image editing software and printing on a printer that also supports PRINT Image Matching III makes it possible to - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 220
to a computer with the bundled USB cable provides you with the capabilities described below. View and You can use your computer to view camera store images* images and for long-term storage of images. Manage, edit, and print images You can manage, edit, and print images stored on your - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 221
data transfer becomes possible when USB 2.0 Hi-Speed is supported. Note that certain computer models, connecting through a USB hub, and other system conditions can slow down data transfer and even cause operational problems. Using the Camera with a Windows Computer Install the required software in - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 222
files to YouTube Transfer images to the camera Transfer documents to the camera Windows Version Install this software: Vista/XP Photo Transport 1.0 Vista/XP/ 2000 CASIO DATA TRANSPORT 1.0 See page: 238 238 - 235 239 257 Objective View the User's Guide Windows Version Install this software: - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 223
9.0c HD : 65MB for installation (18MB on hard disk) YouTube Uploader for CASIO • Sufficient memory to run the operating system • Computer configuration that enables playback of : Pentium or higher Memory : At least 128MB OS : Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 / XP B 223 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 224
see the "Read me" files on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera. ■ Precautions for Windows Vista Users • Photo Transport and CASIO DATA TRANSPORT will not run under Windows Vista 64bit Version. • Photo Transport and CASIO DATA TRANSPORT can be used only by users logged in with Administrator - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 225
store images (snapshot and movie files). • USB driver installation is not required in the case of Windows Vista, XP, 2000, and Me. Simply connect the camera to your computer. • If your computer is running Windows 98SE or 98, you need to install the USB driver (page 221). You can download the - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 226
your computer. Use of the special AC adaptor is recommended to power the camera. 1. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN 5.3V] to a household power outlet. 2. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the USB cradle and the USB port of your computer. USB Cable (Bundled - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 227
" and then press [X]. 5. Use [S] and [T] to select "Mass Storage" and then press [SET]. 6. Press the camera's [ON/OFF] button to turn it off and then place the camera on the USB cradle. • Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on. • If you plan to transfer images from - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 228
the USB mode, which is indicated by the USB lamp lighting green. In this mode, your computer 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 removable disk. From now on, you will not have to perform steps - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 229
"Computer". Windows 2000/Me/98SE/98 users: Doubleclick "My Computer". 2. Double-click "Removable Disk". • Your computer recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or built-in memory if there is no card) as a removable disk. 3. Double-click the "DCIM" folder. 4. Double-click the folder that - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 230
. This displays the image. • For information about file names, see "Memory Folder Structure" on page 253. NOTE • An image that was rotated on the camera will be displayed on your computer screen in its original (unrotated) orientation. ■ Saving an Image on Your Computer In order to work on an image - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 231
memory on your computer. IMPORTANT! • Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files that are in the camera's built-in memory or 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 - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 232
Windows Vista/XP/98SE/98 Users Press the USB cradle [USB] button. After making sure that the cradle's USB lamp is not lit, remove the camera from the cradle. Windows 2000/Me Users Click card services in the task tray on your computer screen, and disable the drive number assigned to the - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 233
system requirements. 4. Click "Install" for Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM. 5. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to install Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM. Checking Your installed, install Microsoft DirectX 9.0c from the bundled CD-ROM. 233 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 234
. 4. Click "Install" for QuickTime 7. 5. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to install QuickTime 7. ■ system requirements described below are necessary to play back movies recorded with this camera on a Windows computer. Operating System : Windows XP/2000 Memory : Pentium - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 235
to YouTube To simplify uploading of movie files you recorded with the "For YouTube" BEST SHOT scene, install YouTube Uploader for CASIO from the CD-ROM that comes with the camera. What is YouTube? YouTube is a site managed by YouTube, LLC. At YouTube, you can upload movies you recorded and view - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 236
Install" for YouTube Uploader for CASIO. 5. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to install YouTube Uploader for CASIO. ■ Uploading a movie file , connect your computer to the Internet. 3. Connect the camera to your computer. • See page 226 for information about connecting the - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 237
CASIO will start up automatically. • The first time you start up YouTube Uploader, a dialog box will appear and ask you to enter your YouTube user ID and your password, and to configure network environment settings. Follow the instructions a list of movie files in camera memory. Select the check box - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 238
information about installation, including installation conditions and computer system requirements. 4. Click "Install" for Movie Wizard 3.2 SE VCD. 5. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to install Movie Wizard 3.2 SE VCD. For more powerful editing capabilities, install the - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 239
computer system requirements. 4. Click "Install" for Photo Transport. 5. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to install Photo Transport. ■ Transferring image files to the camera 1. First, connect the camera to your computer. • See page 226 for information about connecting the - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 240
Transfer button, and then release the mouse button. Settings button Help button Exit button 4. Follow the instructions that appear on the display to transfer the image file to the camera. • The image transfer method and detailed image settings used depend on the Photo Transport settings. For - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 241
to your computer. • See page 226 for information about connecting the camera to your computer. 2. On your computer, click "Start", "All Programs", "Casio" and then "Photo Transport". This starts up Photo Transport. 3. Display the screen whose screen capture you want to transfer. 4. Click the Photo - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 242
instructions that appear on the display to transfer a capture of the selected area to the camera operational procedures, and troubleshooting, click the Help Use the CD-ROM that has "User's Guide Included" on its label. • Normally, Manual" to select it and then click the name of the application whose - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 243
accesses the user registration website. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to register. menu, click "Exit". Using the Camera with a Macintosh Install the required software Movie file playback not supported. Play movies OS X • Movie file playback supported under OS X - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 244
software: See page: Transfer documents to the camera OS X CASIO DATA TRANSPORT 1.0 259 View the User's Guide OS 9/ OS X • Use Adobe Reader depending on the number of images and the sizes of the images being handled. CASIO DATA TRANSPORT 1.0 OS : OS X 10.2.8 or greater Other: Sufficient memory - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 245
and store images (snapshot and movie files) on your Macintosh by connecting to the camera. IMPORTANT! • Connection is not supported to a Macintosh running Mac OS 8.6 or lower, or Mac OS X 10.0. Connection is supported to a Macintosh running Mac OS 9 or OS X (10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4) only. Use the - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 246
" and then press [X]. 5. Use [S] and [T] to select "Mass Storage" and then press [SET]. 6. Press the camera's [ON/OFF] button to turn it off and then place the camera on the USB cradle. • Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on. • If you plan to transfer images from - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 247
the USB mode, which is indicated by the USB lamp lighting green. 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 - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 248
you need to configure menu settings only the first time you connect the camera to your Macintosh, later connections are much simpler. 1. Press the camera's [ON/OFF] button to turn it off and then place the camera on the USB cradle. 2. Press the USB cradle's [USB] button. • Pressing the cradle - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 249
folder on your Macintosh. IMPORTANT! • Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files that are in the camera's built-in memory or 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 - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 250
to Trash. 2. Press the USB cradle [USB] button. After making sure that the cradle's USB lamp is not lit, remove the camera from the cradle. Transfer of Images from the Camera and Management of Images on Your Macintosh If you are running Mac OS X, you can manage snapshots using iPhoto, which comes - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 251
"Digital Camera" folder and then open the folder for the language whose user'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.) Registering as a User Internet registration only is supported. Visit the following CASIO - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 252
type of computer you have. Some typical examples are shown below. After you connect, use the same procedures as those that you use when the camera is connected to your computer via the USB cradle. ■ If your computer has a memory card slot After checking to make sure that your computer's card - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 253
DCF DCF is a system that defines both image file formats and the structure of the folders that store data. This makes it possible for a digital camera, printer, or other DCF-compliant device to display or print image data from another DCF device. ■ Memory Folder Structure DCIM INDEX.PVM (DCIM - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 254
Screen File) *1 Other folders are created when the following BEST SHOT scenes are used for recording: "For eBay" or "Auction" (scene name depends on camera model), or "For YouTube". The following shows the name of the folder created for each scene. • eBay scene: 100_EBAY • Auction scene: 100_AUCT - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 255
file is created when you specify an image for use as the startup screen image. ■ Supported Image Files • Image files shot with this camera • DCF-compliant image files Even if an image is DCF-compliant, this camera still may not be able to display it. When displaying an image recorded on another - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 256
your computer is a good way to keep track of multiple DCIM folders. When moving the folder back to the camera, however, be sure to change its name back to DCIM. This camera does not recognize any folder name besides DCIM. All of the other folders inside the DCIM folder must also have - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 257
from a computer running Windows To transfer documents on your computer to the camera so you can view it on the monitor screen, you need to install CASIO DATA TRANSPORT from the CD-ROM that comes with the camera. ■ Installing CASIO DATA TRANSPORT 1. Start up your computer, and place the bundled CD - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 258
requirements. 4. Click "Install" for DATA TRANSPORT. 5. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to install CASIO DATA TRANSPORT. ■ Transferring documents 1. First, connect the camera to your computer. • Before connecting the camera to your computer, make sure that a memory card - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 259
documents from a Macintosh To transfer documents on your computer to the camera so you can view it on the monitor screen, you need to install CASIO DATA TRANSPORT from the CD-ROM that comes with the camera. ■ Installing CASIO DATA TRANSPORT Before starting installation, be sure to read any "readme - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 260
"TRANSPORT_Installer". 4. Follow the instructions in the "readme" file to install CASIO DATA TRANSPORT. ■ Transferring documents 1. First, connect the camera to your Macintosh. • Before connecting the camera to your Macintosh, make sure that a memory card is loaded in the camera. • See page 245 for - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 261
]. This enters the data mode and displays a menu of documents currently in camera memory. • The currently selected document is the one with the red boundary can show up to 12 documents. If there are more than 12 documents in camera memory, use [S] or [T] to switch between the menu screens of 12 - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 262
printing will also print all the pages of all the documents that have been transferred to the camera. Regardless of whether you are printing at home or if you are using an outside printing service, make sure you know what is stored in a memory card (especially documents) before selecting "All Images - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 263
Specifying the Initial Data Mode Screen You can use the following procedure to configure the camera so either the document data list or the last document page you were viewing appears first the display the last time you exited the data mode. 263 TRANSFERRING DOCUMENTS TO YOUR CAMERA (DATA STORAGE) - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 264
Managing Document Data on the Camera Protecting Document Data You can protect a specific document or all documents against deletion (memory protect). ■ To protect a specific a specific document", but in step 5 select "Off" instead of "On". 264 TRANSFERRING DOCUMENTS TO YOUR CAMERA (DATA STORAGE) - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 265
be deleted when a document has more than 1600 pages. Attempting to delete a single page for such a document will cause the message "This function is not supported for this file." to appear. B 265 TRANSFERRING DOCUMENTS TO YOUR - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 266
Deleting Documents You can use the document menu to select a specific document and delete it, or you can delete all documents currently in camera memory. To delete a single document 1. On the document menu, use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to move the selection boundary to the document you want to delete - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 267
press [SET]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select "Yes". • To cancel the delete operation, select "No" instead of "Yes". 4. Press [SET]. This will delete all documents in camera memory and display the message "No documents in memory. Exiting data mode.". NOTE • Formatting - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 268
APPENDIX General Guide The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each part is explained. ■ Camera Front 12 34 1 Shutter (page 64) 2 [ON/OFF] (Power) (page 43) 3 Flash (page 75) 4 AF Assist/Self-timer Lamp (pages 62, 69, 79, 277) 5 Lens 6 - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 269
36, 48) cl Cradle Contact (page 38) cm Tripod Hole Use this hole when attaching to a tripod. cn Speaker (page 152) ■ USB Cradle Front 1 5 432 1 Camera Contact (page 38) 2 USB Lamp (pages 227, 247, 279) 3 [USB] Button (pages 215, 227, 247) 4 [PHOTO] Button (pages 161, 162) 5 [CHARGE] Lamp (pages 38 - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 270
in various modes. They do not represent screens that actually appear on the camera. ■ Snapshot Recording Mode Panel : On 12345678 9 cl bk bl ck bm (page 110) 3 Recording Mode bn ISO Sensitivity (page 135) 4 Digital zoom indicator (page 73) bo White Balance Setting (page 132) 5 Metering - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 271
■ Movie Recording Mode Panel : On 12 34 9 Panel : Off 8 7 16 2 5 9 1 Focus Mode (page 121) 2 Recording Mode 3 Remaining Movie Memory Capacity (page 95) 4 Movie Recording Time (page 95) 5 6 5 Anti Shake Indicator (page 110) 6 White Balance Setting (page 132) 7 Exposure Compensation ( - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 272
■ Snapshot Playback Mode 12 3 4 bq 5 6 bp 7 8 9 bo bnbmblbk 1 File Type (page 151) bn Recording Mode 2 Protect Indicator (page 190) bo Battery Level Indicator 3 Folder Name/File Name (page 40) (page 189) bp Histogram (page 142) 4 Snapshot Image Quality bq Exposure Compensation (page - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 273
menus depend on whether the camera is in the REC mode or Menu Focus (Auto Focus)* / (Pan Focus) / (Manual Focus) Macro / (Infinity) / Continuous Self-timer Digital Zoom L/R Key On* / Off Metering / EV Shift / White Balance / ISO / Self-timer / Off* Quick Shutter Audio Snap Grid Review - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 274
+1.3 / +1.7 / +2.0 White Balance Auto* / (Daylight) / (Overcast) / (Shade) / N (Day White Fluorescent) / D (Daylight Fluorescent) / (Tungsten) / Manual ISO Auto* / ISO 64 / ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO 400 / ISO 800 Metering Multi* / Center weighted / Spot Dynamic Range Expand +2 / Expand - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 275
) / Off* Continue* / Reset Language Changes the screen text language. • The number and types of languages depend on the geographic area where the camera was marketed. World Time Home* / World Home Time setup (city, DST, etc.) World Time setup (city, DST, etc.) Timestamp Adjust Date / Date - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 276
■ PLAY Mode PLAY Tab Menu Slideshow Start* / Images / Time / Interval / Effect / Cancel Layout Print - MOTION PRINT 9 frames* / 1 frame / Cancel Anti Shake Movie Editing On / Off* Cut (Before) / Cut (Between) / Cut (After) / Cancel* Dynamic Range Expand +2 / Expand +1 / Cancel* White - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 277
when you press [DISP]. Most of these items are for configuring monitor screen settings. The items included on the menus depend on whether the camera is in the REC mode or PLAY mode. • An asterisk (*) indicates reset default settings. ■ REC Mode Layout Info. Brightness Type Panel: On* / Panel: Off - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 278
create folder. / Memory is full. / Write error. Red Memory card problem. / Memory card is Flashing unformatted. / BEST SHOT setup cannot be Self-timer countdown. IMPORTANT! • Never remove the memory card from the camera while the operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so will cause the - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 279
two indicator lamps: a [CHARGE] lamp and a USB lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the cradle and camera. [CHARGE] lamp USB Lamp [CHARGE] Lamp Color Status Red Lit Green Lit Green Flashing Red Flashing USB Lamp Color Status Meaning Charging - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 280
Troubleshooting Guide Finding the Problem and Fixing It Problem . Purchase a separately available CASIO NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery. Camera suddenly powers down. 1) Auto Focus (page 71). Use manual focus (page 129). 4) You may be moving the camera when shooting. Try shooting with Anti - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 281
Problem The subject is out of focus in the recorded image. The flash does not fire. Camera powers down during self-timer countdown. The monitor screen image is out of focus. There is a vertical line on the monitor screen. There is digital ). 1) You may be using Manual Focus and have not focused the - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 282
Problem Possible Causes and Action Though available lighting is bright, the faces up to a zoom factor of 3.0. 1) The digital zoom setting may be turned off. Turn on digital zoom (page 74). 2) Time stamping may be turned on, which will cause digital zoom to be disabled. Turn off time stamping ( - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 283
Problem Playback The color of the playback image is different from what appears on you are shooting. Position the camera so sunlight does not shine directly into the lens. This camera cannot display non-DCF images recorded onto a memory card using another digital camera. Note that you cannot edit - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 284
the camera or the battery may have been left with a dead battery. Check the camera setup (pages 11, 206). 2) The may be a problem with the camera's selection screen does not re-appear when you turn the camera on, it means that the camera's built-in memory management area has been restored. If - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 285
camera's protection function may have activated because camera temperature is too high. Turn off the camera camera, remove the memory card, and then reload it into the camera. If this message re-appears when you turn the camera camera to a printer while the camera and the camera turns off whenever lens - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 286
camera turns off. Take action to remove the obstacle, and try turning on power again. SYSTEM ERROR Your camera system is corrupted. Contact your retailer or an authorized CASIO service memory card loaded in the camera (page 194). This function is not supported for this file. The function you - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 287
Specifications ■ Main Specifications Product Type Model Digital Camera EX-S880 ■ Camera Functions Image Files Format Snapshots: JPEG (Exif Version 2.2); DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 1.0 standard; DPOF compliant Movies: H.264/AVC MOV format Audio: WAV Recording Media Built-in - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 288
Image Size (Pixels) 2M (1600 × 1200) VGA (640 × 480) Image Quality Approximate Image File Size Approximate Built-in Memory (10.8 MB) Capacity Approximate SD Memory Card (1 GB) Capacity Fine 1.26 MB 8 images 767 images Normal 790 KB 13 images 1224 images Economy 470 KB 23 images 2057 - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 289
114 mm on a 35 mm film camera.) Six lenses in five groups, including aspherical lens. Zoom 3X optical zoom / 4X digital zoom (Image Size: 8M (3264 × to (1.3' to ) Macro Focus: 15 cm to 50 cm (5.9" to 19.7") Infinity: Manual Focus: 15 cm to (5.9" to ) Range is affected by optical zoom. Metering: - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 290
built-in memory) Monitor Screen 2.8-inch Wide TFT color LCD 230,400 (960 × 240) pixels Viewfinder Monitor Screen Timekeeping Functions Built-in quartz digital clock Date and Time: Recorded with image data, Time stamp Auto Calendar: To 2049 World Time 162 cities in 32 time zones City name - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 291
Battery Life All of the values provided below represent the approximate amount of time under normal temperature (23°C (73°F)) before the camera turns off. These values are not guaranteed. Low temperatures shorten battery life. Number of Shots (CIPA)*1 Continuous Playback (Snapshots)*2 Continuous - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 292
50.0(H) × 4.7(D) mm (1.3"(W) × 2.0"(H) × 0.19"(D)) Approximately 16 g (0.56 oz) ■ USB Cradle (CA-37) Input/Output Terminals Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Camera contact; USB port; external power supply terminal (DC IN 5.3 V); AV terminal (AV OUT: NTSC/PAL standards) 5.3 V DC, Approximately - Casio EX-S880BK | Owners Manual - Page 293
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E
EX-S880
K838PCM1DMX
Digital Camera
User’s Guide
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