Casio EXILIM K1100PCM1DMX User Manual

1EThank 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 Guid

10Quick Start BasicsYour CASIO camera is packed with a powerful selection of features and functions to make recording of digital images easier, includ

100Using the Camera with a Computer. Computer System Requirements for Bundled SoftwareComputer system requirements are different for each of the appli

101Using the Camera with a ComputerYou can connect the camera to your computer in order to view and store images (snapshot and movie files).. To conne

102Using the Camera with a Computer5. Turn on the camera.6. Copy images to your computer.Windows XP1Select “Open folder to view files” and then click

103Using the Camera with a Computer. To view images you copied to your computer1. Double-click the copied “DCIM” folder to open it.2. Double-click the

104Using the Camera with a ComputerInstalling Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM on your computer makes it possible to transfer images from the camera to you

105Using the Camera with a ComputerYou can play back movies on your computer if it has QuickTime 7 or higher installed. To play back a movie, first co

106Using the Camera with a Computer. To upload a movie file to YouTube• Before you can use YouTube Uploader for CASIO, you need to go to the YouTube w

107Using the Camera with a ComputerIf you want to transfer images from your computer to the camera, install Photo Transport on your computer from the

108Using the Camera with a Computer. To transfer computer screen captures to the camera1. Connect the camera to your computer (page 101).2. On your co

109Using the Camera with a ComputerIMPORTANT!• You must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer in order to view the cont

11Quick Start BasicsNote that the battery of a newly purchased camera is not charged. Perform the steps under “To charge the battery” to bring the bat

110Using the Camera with a ComputerInstall the required software in accordance with what version of the Macintosh OS you are running and what you want

111Using the Camera with a Computer4. Turn off the camera and then use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect it to your Macintosh.• The

112Using the Camera with a Computer. To view copied images1. Double-click the camera’s drive icon.2. Double-click the “DCIM” folder to open it.3. Doub

113Using the Camera with a ComputerYou can use QuickTime, which comes bundled with your operating system, to play back movies on a Macintosh. To play

114Using the Camera with a ComputerThe camera creates a file and saves it each time you shoot a snapshot, record a movie, or perform any other operati

115Using the Camera with a ComputerThe camera stores images you shoot in accordance with the Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF).. About DCFDCF i

116Using the Camera with a Computer. Supported Image Files• Image files shot with this camera• DCF-compliant image filesThis camera may not be able to

117Transferring Document Data from Your Computer to theCameraTransferring Document Data from Your Computer to the CameraYou can use CASIO DATA TRANSPO

118Transferring Document Data from Your Computer to theCamera4. Click the [OK] button.• This will display a dialog box for configuring data settings.5

119Transferring Document Data from Your Computer to theCamera. To transfer document data to the camera1. Connect the camera to your Macintosh (page 11

12Quick Start Basics1. Open the battery cover.Slide the battery cover slider towards OPEN and then open it as indicated by the arrows in the illustrat

120Transferring Document Data from Your Computer to theCamera. To zoom a document page1. Display the page of the document you want to zoom.2. Slide th

121Transferring Document Data from Your Computer to theCamera. To specify the initial data mode screen1. Display the page of the document and then pre

122Transferring Document Data from Your Computer to theCamera. Deleting a DocumentYou can delete a single document or you can batch delete all of the

123Other Settings (Set Up)Other Settings (Set Up)This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other operations

124Other Settings (Set Up)Procedure[MENU] * Set Up Tab * P DisplayThe PLAY mode screen layout settings let you select how display images are shown on

125Other Settings (Set Up)Procedure[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Sounds• Setting a volume level of 0 mutes output.Procedure[MENU] * Set Up Tab * StartupDispla

126Other Settings (Set Up)Procedure[MENU] * Set Up Tab * File No.Use the following procedure to specify the rule that governs generation of the serial

127Other Settings (Set Up)Procedure[MENU] * Set Up Tab * World TimeYou can use the World Time screen to view the current time in a zone that is differ

128Other Settings (Set Up)Procedure[MENU] * Set Up Tab * AdjustWhen the date and time settings are what you want, press [SET] to apply them.• You can

129Other Settings (Set Up)Procedure[MENU] * Set Up Tab * LanguageSpecify the display language you want.1Select the tab on the right.2Select “Language”

13Quick Start BasicsThe first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen appears for configuring the display language, date, and time settings.

130Other Settings (Set Up)Procedure[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Auto Power OffAuto Power Off turns off the camera whenever no camera operation is performed f

131Other Settings (Set Up)Procedure[MENU] * Set Up Tab * USBYou can use the procedure below to select the USB communication protocol, which is used wh

132Other Settings (Set Up)Procedure[MENU] * Set Up Tab * FormatIf a memory card is loaded in the camera, this operation will format the memory card. I

133Configuring Monitor Screen SettingsConfiguring Monitor Screen SettingsYou can turn display information on and off by pressing [8] (DISP). You can c

134Configuring Monitor Screen SettingsA histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an image in terms of the number of pixels. The vertical

135AppendixAppendix. Avoid Use While In Motion• Never use the camera to record or play back images while operating an automobile or other vehicle, or

136Appendix. Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, and other abnormalities• Continued use of the camera while it is emitting smoke or strange odor, or wh

137Appendix. Locations To Be Avoided• Never leave the camera in any of the following types of locations. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electri

138Appendix• Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other abnormal condition while using, c

139Appendix. Power Supply• Use only the special rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-60) to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not

14Quick Start BasicsThough the camera has built-in memory that can be used to store images and movies, you probably will want to purchase a commercial

140Appendix. Lens• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction.• You

141Appendix. Charger Unit Handling Precautions• The charger unit becomes slightly warm during charging. This is normal and does not indicate malfuncti

142Appendix. CopyrightsExcept for your own personal enjoyment, unauthorized use of use of snapshots or movies of images whose rights belong to others,

143AppendixAny and all unauthorized commercial copying, distribution, and copying of the bundled software over a network are prohibited.This product c

144AppendixIf the [CHARGE] lamp does not light red...Charging cannot be performed because ambient temperature or the temperature of the charger is too

145Appendix. Storage Precautions• Storing the battery for a long time while it is charged can cause deterioration of battery characteristics. If you d

146AppendixSee page 14 for information about supported memory cards and how to load a memory card.Press the memory card and then release it. This will

147Appendix. Discarding or Transferring Ownership of a Memory Card or the CameraThe format and delete functions of the camera do not actually delete f

148AppendixAdobe Reader 8QuickTime 7For details about the minimum system requirements for each software application, see the “Read me” files on the CA

149AppendixThe numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained.. Camera.Charger UnitGeneral Guide1Shutter button (page 16)2[ON/

15Quick Start BasicsYou need to format a new memory card before using it for the first time.1. Turn on the camera and press [MENU].2. Select the “Set

150AppendixThe monitor screen uses various indicators, icons, and values to keep you informed of the camera’s status.• The sample screens in this sect

151Appendix. Movie RecordingPanel : OnPanel : Off1Focus mode (page 58)2White balance setting (page 68)3Recording mode (page 45)4Remaining movie memory

152Appendix. Movie Playback1File type2Protect indicator (page 86)3Folder name/file name (page 114)4Movie recording time (page 72)5Movie image quality

153Appendix“Quality” Tab“Set Up” TabSize10M (3648x2736) Quality (Snapshots)Normal Quality (Movies)HQEV Shift 0.0White Balance AutoISO AutoMeteringB Mu

154Appendix. PLAY Mode“PLAY” Tab“Set Up” Tab• The contents of the “Set Up” tab are the same in the REC mode and PLAY mode.Slideshow –Layout Print –MOT

155AppendixWhen things don’t go right... TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause and Recommended ActionPower SupplyPower does not turn on. 1)The battery

156AppendixThe flash does not fire. 1)If ? (Flash Off) is selected as the flash mode, change to another mode (page 26).2)If the battery is dead, charg

157AppendixSubjects are too dark when shooting images in a seashore or ski area.Sunlight reflected by water, sand, or snow, can cause underexposure of

158AppendixImages cannot be edited (with Layout Print, resizing, trimming, keystone correction, color restoration, date/time editing, rotation).Note t

159AppendixDisplay MessagesALERTThe camera’s protection function may have activated because camera temperature is too high. Turn off the camera and wa

16Quick Start Basics1. Press [r] (REC) to turn on the camera.Make sure R is on the display. If it isn’t, see page 50.2. Point the camera at the subjec

160AppendixPrinting ErrorAn error occurred while printing.• The printer is turned off.• The printer generated an error, etc.Record ErrorImage compress

161AppendixSnapshotNumber of Snapshots and Movie Recording TimeImage Size (Pixels)Image QualityApproximate Image File Size Built-in Memory (11.8MB) Ca

162AppendixMovies* The number of image values are approximate and are provided for reference only. The actual number of images you may be able to reco

163AppendixSpecificationsProduct Type Digital CameraModel EX-S10File Format Snapshots:JPEG (Exif Version 2.2); DCF 1.0 standard; DPOF compliantMovies

164AppendixAperture Value F2.8 (W) to F7.9 (W) (When used with ND filter)* Using optical zoom changes the aperture value.White Balance Auto, Daylight,

165AppendixApproximate Battery LifeAll of the values provided below represent the approximate amount of time under normal temperature (23°C (73°F)) be

166Appendix. Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-60). Charger unit (BC-60L)• Power cord precautions for use in SingaporeThe power cord set is not sup

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17Quick Start Basics4. Continuing to keep the camera still, press the shutter button the rest of the way down.This records the snapshot.. Using Quick

18Quick Start BasicsYour images will not come out clearly if you move the camera when you press the shutter button. When pressing the shutter button,

19Quick Start BasicsUse the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s monitor screen.• For information about how to play back movies, see

2As you unpack your camera, check to make sure that all items shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer.Unpacki

20Quick Start BasicsIf memory becomes full, you can delete images you no longer need to free up storage and record more images.• Remember that a file

21Quick Start BasicsOperation• Never open the battery cover while the back lamp is flashing green. Doing so can result in the image you just shot bein

22Quick Start BasicsTo enter the REC Mode, press [ON/OFF] (Power) or [r] (REC). To enter the PLAY mode, press Page (PLAY).The back lamp will light (gre

23Snapshot TutorialSnapshot TutorialThe Control Panel can be used to configure camera settings.1. In the REC mode, press [SET].This will select one of

24Snapshot Tutorial. PixelsA digital camera image is a collection of small dots called “pixels”. The more pixels there are in an image, the more detai

25Snapshot Tutorial. To select the image size1. In the REC mode, press [SET].2. Use [8] and [2] to select the top Control Panel option (Image Size).3.

26Snapshot Tutorial1. In the REC mode, press [2] ( ) once.2. Use [4] and [6] to select the flash setting you want and then press [SET].When the “R Pan

27Snapshot Tutorial• Select “Flash Off” for the flash setting when shooting in areas where flash photograph is prohibited.• Approximate Flash Range (I

28Snapshot TutorialWith Auto Shutter, the camera releases the shutter automatically when it detects that certain conditions are present.1. In the REC

29Snapshot Tutorial1. Point the camera at location where the subject will pass and then half-press the shutter button to adjust exposure and focus.2.

3• The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.• The contents of this manual have been checked at each step of the production pro

30Snapshot Tutorial1. In the REC mode, press [SET].2. Use [8] and [2] to select the fourth Control Panel option from the top (Sensitivity).3. Use [4]

31Snapshot TutorialTips for Better Auto Shutter Snapshots• Using Auto Shutter in combination with Anti Shake (page 62) reduces the chance of image blu

32Snapshot TutorialThe face recognition feature adjusts focus and brightness to the faces in the image. Face recognition has two modes, described belo

33Snapshot Tutorial. To pre-record the faces of family members, etc.1. In the REC mode, press [SET].2. Use [8] and [2] to select the fifth Control Pan

34Snapshot Tutorial. To assign a priority level to pre-recorded face dataYou can use the procedure below to assign names and priority levels to pre-re

35Snapshot Tutorial. To add a face data shot to an existing pre-recorded family memberFace recognition efficiency can be improved by recording three o

36Snapshot Tutorial. To shoot a snapshot using pre-recorded face data1. In the REC mode, press [SET].2. Use [8] and [2] to select the fifth Control Pa

37Snapshot TutorialTips for Best Face Recognition Results• Face recognition in the Family First mode is slightly faster than that in the Normal mode.

38Snapshot TutorialYour camera has three continuous shutter modes.* To turn off a continuous shutter mode, select “Off”.1. In the REC mode, press [SET

39Snapshot TutorialNOTE• With continuous shutter, exposure and focus for the first image are applied for successive images as well.• Continuous shutte

4ContentsContentsUnpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Read this first

40Snapshot TutorialISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light.1. In the REC mode, press [SET].2. Use [8] and [2] to select the seventh Contr

41Snapshot TutorialYou can manually adjust an image’s exposure value (EV value) before shooting it.• Exposure Compensation Range: –2.0EV to +2.0EV• Un

42Snapshot Tutorial1. In the REC mode, press [SET].2. Use [8] and [2] to select the bottom Control Panel option (Date/Time).Use [4] and [6] to select

43Snapshot TutorialNOTE• The higher the digital zoom factor, the coarser the recorded image. Note that the camera also has a function that lets you re

44Snapshot Tutorial• The image deterioration point depends on the image size (page 24). The smaller the image size, the higher the zoom factor you can

45Recording Movie Images and AudioRecording Movie Images and Audio1. Configure the quality setting for the movie (page 67).The length of the movie you

46Recording Movie Images and AudioNOTE• Spending a long time using movie recording will cause the camera to become slightly warm to the touch. This is

47Recording Movie Images and AudioWith this feature, the camera prerecords up to five seconds of whatever is happening in front of the lens in a buffe

48Recording Movie Images and Audio1. While a movie is being recorded, press the shutter button.Movie recording continues after the snapshot is recorde

49Recording Movie Images and AudioAbout audio data• Audio files can be played back on a computer with Windows Media Player or QuickTime.– Audio Data:

5Contents❚❙Recording Movie Images and Audio 45To record a movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50Using BEST SHOTUsing BEST SHOTBEST SHOT provides you with a collection of sample “scenes” that show a variety of different types of shooting conditi

51Using BEST SHOT4. Press the shutter button (if you are shooting a snapshot) or [0] (if you are shooting a movie).NOTE• The BEST SHOT YouTube scene s

52Using BEST SHOT• High Sensitivity– The high sensitivity setting is disabled whenever the camera’s flash fires.– High sensitivity may not produce the

53Using BEST SHOTNOTE• BEST SHOT snapshot scenes can be used for snapshots only and movie scenes can be used for movies only.• You can check the setti

54Using BEST SHOT1. Press [BS] (^) and then select the “Business cards and documents” or “White board, etc.” scene.2. Press the shutter button to shoo

55Using BEST SHOTWith this feature, you can shoot your own self-portrait simply by pointing the camera at your face.BEST SHOT has two self-portrait sc

56Advanced SettingsAdvanced SettingsThe following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings.• You also can use the Control

57Advanced Settings3. Use [8] and [2] to select the menu item you want, and then press [6].4. Use [8] and [2] to change the setting.5. After the setti

58Advanced SettingsProcedure[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Focus*1The focus range is the distance from the lens surface.*2 The minimum changes along w

59Advanced Settings*4 (m)NOTE• Above values are for reference only.For movie macro, the focus range is a few centimeters within the center distance.To

6Contents❚Specifying Flash Intensity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Flash Intensity). . . 71❚Turning On Flash Assist . . . . .

60Advanced SettingsUsing Focus Lock“Focus lock” is a technique you can use when you want to compose an image in which the subject you want to focus on

61Advanced SettingsProcedure[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * ContinuousFor details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 38.Procedure[r] (REC) * [MEN

62Advanced SettingsProcedure[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Auto ShutterFor details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 28.Procedure[r] (REC) * [M

63Advanced SettingsProcedure[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * AF Area• “Multi” cannot be selected for the Auto Focus area while you are using Face Recogn

64Advanced SettingsProcedure[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Digital ZoomYou can use this setting to turn digital zoom on or off. When digital zoom is t

65Advanced SettingsProcedure[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * GridThe on-screen grid can be displayed on the REC mode monitor screen for easy vertical an

66Advanced SettingsProcedure[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * MemoryWhen you turn off the camera, it remembers the current settings of all enabled memory

67Advanced SettingsProcedure[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * SizeFor details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 25.Procedure[r] (REC) * [MENU]

68Advanced SettingsProcedure[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * EV ShiftFor details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 41.Procedure[r] (REC) * [M

69Advanced SettingsProcedure[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * ISOFor details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 40.Procedure[r] (REC) * [MENU]

7Contents❚Playing Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105❚Uploading Movie Files

70Advanced SettingsProcedure[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Dynamic RangeYou can adjust the Dynamic Range setting in order to capture the bright ar

71Advanced SettingsProcedure[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * ContrastYou can specify one of five contrast settings from +2 (most contrast between li

72Viewing Snapshots and MoviesViewing Snapshots and MoviesSee page 19 for the procedure for viewing snapshots.1. Press Page (PLAY) and then use [4] and

73Viewing Snapshots and Movies1. In the PLAY mode, use [4] and [6] to scroll through the images until the one you want is displayed.2. Slide the zoom

74Viewing Snapshots and Movies1. In the PLAY Mode, slide the zoom controller towards w (]) twice.This will display the calendar screen that shows the

75Viewing Snapshots and Movies1. Use the AV cable that comes with the camera to connect it to the TV.• Make sure that you insert the cable connector i

76Viewing Snapshots and MoviesNOTE• Audio is monaural.• Certain TVs may cut off part of the images.• Before connecting to a TV to display images, be s

77Other Playback Functions (PLAY)Other Playback Functions (PLAY)This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform ot

78Other Playback Functions (PLAY)• To stop the slideshow, press [SET]. Pressing [MENU] instead of [SET] stops the slideshow and returns to the menu sc

79Other Playback Functions (PLAY)4. Double-click the “SSBGM” folder you created and copy the background music file to it.• See the user documentation

8Contents❚❙Configuring Monitor Screen Settings 133Using the On-screen Histogram to Check Exposure . . . . . . (+Histogram) . 133❚How to Use the Hi

80Other Playback Functions (PLAY)NOTE• You will not be able to save the new image unless there is a snapshot in all of the layout frames.• 3:2 and 16:

81Other Playback Functions (PLAY)ProcedurePage (PLAY) * Movie Screen of Movie to be Edited * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Movie EditingThe Movie Editing feature

82Other Playback Functions (PLAY)NOTE• When you edit a movie, only the result is saved. The original movie is not retained. An editing operation canno

83Other Playback Functions (PLAY)ProcedurePage (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * White BalanceYou can use the white balance setting to sel

84Other Playback Functions (PLAY)ProcedurePage (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * BrightnessYou can select one of five brightness levels, f

85Other Playback Functions (PLAY)ProcedurePage (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Color CorrectionColor Correction lets you correct the col

86Other Playback Functions (PLAY)ProcedurePage (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * DPOF PrintingSee page 95 for details.ProcedurePage (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Ta

87Other Playback Functions (PLAY)ProcedurePage (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Date/TimeWhen the date and time settings are what you wan

88Other Playback Functions (PLAY)ProcedurePage (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * ResizeYou can reduce the size of a snapshot and save the

89Other Playback Functions (PLAY)ProcedurePage (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * DubbingYou can add audio to a snapshot after you shoot it

9Quick Start BasicsQuick Start BasicsWhat is a digital camera?DeleteA digital camera stores images on a memory card, so you can record and delete imag

90Other Playback Functions (PLAY)1. In the PLAY mode, use [4] and [6] to scroll through the images until the Audio Snapshot you want is displayed.An a

91Other Playback Functions (PLAY)ProcedurePage (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * CopyFiles can be copied from the camera’s built-in memory

92PrintingPrinting• You can specify which images you want to print, the number of copies, and date stamp settings before printing (page 95).Printing S

93PrintingYou can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge and print images without going through a computer.. To set up the

94Printing4. Use [8] and [2] to select a paper size and then press [SET].• The following are the available paper sizes.3.5"x5", 5"x7&qu

95Printing. Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)DPOF is a standard that allows you to include image type, number of copy, and time stamp on/off informati

96PrintingDPOF settings are not cleared automatically after printing is complete.The next DPOF print operation you execute will be performed using the

97Printing. Standards Supported by the Camera• PictBridgeThis is a standard of the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA).• PRINT Image Matchi

98Using the Camera with a ComputerUsing the Camera with a ComputerYou can perform the operations described below while the camera is connected to a co

99Using the Camera with a ComputerInstall the required software in accordance with the version of Windows you are running and what you want to do.Usin