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Digital Zoom, To record an image using digital zoom

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BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Digital Zoom Digital zoom digitally enlarges the part of the image at the center of the image screen. The range of digital zoom is 3X to 12X (in combination with optical zoom). IMPORTANT! • Digital zoom is disabled whenever the monitor screen is turned off (page 26). • When you perform a digital zoom operation, the camera manipulates the image data to enlarge the center of the image. Unlike optical zoom, an image enlarged with digital zoom appears coarser than the original. I To record an image using digital zoom 1. In a REC mode, hold down the telephoto ( ) side of the zoom button. • This causes the zoom indicator to appear on the display. Digital zoom indicator Zoom level indicator 2. When the zoom pointer reaches the optical/ digital zoom switch over point, it will stop. Optical Zoom range Digital Zoom range 1X 3X 12X Zoom pointer Optical/digital zoom switch over point • The above shows what the zoom indicator looks like when digital zoom is turned on (page 58). The digital zoom range is not displayed when digital zoom is turned off. 57

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	2
Unpacking	2
Contents	3
Features	9
Precautions	12
QUICK START GUIDE	16
First, charge the battery!	16
To configure display language and clock settings	17
To record an image	18
To view a recorded image	19
To delete an image	19
GETTING READY	20
About This Manual	20
General Guide	21
Camera	21
USB Cradle	23
Monitor Screen Contents	24
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen	26
Attaching the Strap	28
Power Requirements	29
Loading and Removing the Rechargeable Battery	29
To charge the battery	31
Power Supply Precautions	36
Turning the Camera On and Off	39
Configuring Power Saving Settings	41
Using the On-screen Menus	42
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings	44
To configure display language and clock settings	45
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING	48
Recording an Image	48
Specifying the Recording Mode	48
Aiming the Camera	49
Recording an Image	50
Using the Optical Viewfinder	54
Using Zoom	55
Optical Zoom	55
Digital Zoom	57
Using the Flash	59
Flash Unit Status	60
Changing the Flash Intensity Setting	61
Using Flash Assist	61
Using the Self-timer	63
Specifying Image Size	65
Specifying Image Quality	66
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS	68
Selecting the Focus Mode	68
Using Auto Focus	69
Using the Macro Mode	71
Using Pan Focus	72
Using the Infinity Mode	73
Using Manual Focus	74
Using Focus Lock	75
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)	76
Adjusting White Balance	78
Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually	79
Using the BESTSHOT Mode	81
Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup	83
To delete a BESTSHOT user setup	84
Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot)	85
Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot)	87
Recording Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot)	89
To use Business Shot	90
Using the Movie Mode	91
Recording Audio	94
Adding Audio to a Snapshot	94
Recording Your Voice	95
Using the Histogram	97
REC Mode Camera Settings	99
Specifying ISO Sensitivity	100
Specifying Outline Sharpness	101
Specifying Color Saturation	101
Specifying Contrast	102
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off	102
Turning Image Review On and Off	103
Using Icon Help	103
Assigning Functions to the [<] and [>] Keys	104
Specifying Power On Default Settings	105
Resetting the Camera	107
PLAYBACK	108
Basic Playback Operation	108
Playing an Audio Snapshot	109
Flipping the Display	110
Zooming the Display Image	111
Resizing an Image	112
Cropping an Image	113
Playing a Movie	114
Displaying the 9-image View	115
Displaying the Calendar Screen	116
Playing a Slideshow	117
Using the Photo Stand Feature	119
Rotating the Display Image	120
Using Image Roulette	121
Adding Audio to a Snapshot	122
To re-record audio	123
Playing Back a Voice Recording File	124
DELETING FILES	125
Deleting a Single File	125
Deleting All Files	126
FILE MANAGEMENT	127
Folders	127
Memory Folders and Files	127
Protecting Files	128
To protect a single file	128
To protect all files in memory	129
Using the FAVORITE Folder	129
To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder	129
To display a file in the FAVORITE folder	131
To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder	132
To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder	132
OTHER SETTINGS	133
Configuring Sound Settings	133
To configure sound settings	133
To set the volume level	134
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen	134
Configuring Power Down Image Settings	135
Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method	137
Using the Alarm	137
Setting the Clock	139
To select your Home Time zone	139
To set the current time and date	140
Changing the Date Format	140
Using World Time	141
To display the World Time screen	141
To configure World Time settings	141
Changing the Display Language	142
Changing the USB Port Protocol	143
Configuring [_] (REC) and [>] (PLAY) Power On/Off Functions	144
Formatting Built-in Memory	145
USING A MEMORY CARD	146
Using a Memory Card	147
To insert a memory card into the camera	147
To remove a memory card from the camera	148
Formatting a Memory Card	148
Copying Files	150
To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card	150
To copy a specific file from a memory card to built-in memory	151
PRINTING IMAGES	152
DPOF	153
To configure print settings for a single image	154
To configure print settings for all images	155
Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT	156
PRINT Image Matching III	159
Exif Print	159
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER	160
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer	160
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer	166
Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer	170
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer	171
Memory Data	172
DCF Protocol	172
Memory Folder Structure	172
Image Files Supported by the Camera	174
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER	175
Using the Album Feature	175
Creating an album	175
Selecting an Album Layout	177
Configuring Detailed Album Settings	177
Viewing Album Files	180
Saving an Album	182
To delete an album	183
Installing the Software from the CD-ROM	183
About the bundled CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software)	183
Computer System Requirements	185
Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows	186
Getting Started	187
Selecting a Language	187
Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File	187
Installing an Application	188
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)	188
User Registration	189
Exiting the Menu Application	189
Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh	189
Installing Software	189
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)	190
APPENDIX	192
Menu Reference	192
Indicator Lamp Reference	195
Troubleshooting Guide	198
If you have problems installing the USB driver...	201
Display Messages	202