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Casio Exilim EX-H30 User Manual

Casio Exilim EX-H30
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Quick Start Basics
3. Close the battery cover.
Close the battery cover and then shift the
slider towards LOCK.
For information about how to replace the
battery, see page 161.
Checking Remaining Battery Power
As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates
remaining power as shown below.
indicates battery power is low. Charge the battery as soon as possible.
Recording is not possible when is indicated. Charge the battery immediately.
The level shown by the battery indicator may change when you switch between the
REC mode and PLAY mode.
Leaving the camera for about 30 days with no power supplied while the battery is
dead will cause its date and time settings to be cleared. A message telling you to
configure time and date settings will appear the next time you turn on the camera
after restoring power. When this happens, configure date and time settings (page
145).
See page 180 for information about battery life and number of shots.
Battery Power Conservation Tips
Entering the Eco mode enables low-power operation (page 17).
When you do not need to use the flash, select ? (Flash Off) for the flash setting
(page 37).
Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features to protect against wasting
battery power when you forget to turn off the camera (pages 147, 147).
Select “Off” for “Continuous AF” (page 74).
Remaining Power High Low
Battery Indicator ***
Indicator Color Cyan * Amber * Red * Red

Table of Contents

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Casio Exilim EX-H30 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeCompact
Sensor TypeCCD
Megapixels16.1 MP
Optical Zoom12.5x
Digital Zoom4x
Screen Size3.0 inches
Image StabilizationYes
Video Resolution1280 x 720 (HD)
Sensor Size1/2.3 inch
LCD Resolution460, 800 dots
ISO Sensitivity100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Battery TypeLithium-Ion
Storage MediaSD/SDHC memory cards
Battery LifeApprox. 1000 shots per charge

Summary

Unpacking

Read This First!

LCD Panel

Explains characteristics of the camera's LCD panel, noting potential pixel anomalies.

Take a Few Test Shots

Advises shooting test photos to ensure correct camera recording before final shots.

Quick Start Basics

What Is a Digital Camera?

Explains the fundamental concept of digital cameras and image storage on memory cards.

What You Can Do With Your CASIO Camera

Introduces three main functions: Premium Auto, Advanced Dynamic Photo, and BEST SHOT.

Battery Charging and Preparation

Covers essential steps for charging and loading the camera's battery before initial use.

Preparing a Memory Card

Guides on supported memory card types, loading, and formatting for camera use.

Turning the Camera On and Off

Details how to power on the camera to enter REC or PLAY mode and how to shut it down.

To Shoot a Snapshot

Explains the basic process of taking photos, including selecting recording modes.

Viewing Snapshots

Provides instructions on how to view still images stored on the camera's memory.

Deleting Snapshots and Movies

Guides on managing stored files, including deleting single, specific, or all files.

Snapshot Tutorial

Selecting the Recording Mode

Details various recording modes like Silent, Slide Panorama, BEST SHOT, Premium Auto, and Auto.

Using the Control Panel

Explains how to navigate and use the on-screen Control Panel for camera settings.

Using Flash (Flash)

Covers flash modes like Auto Flash, Flash Off, Flash On, and Red Eye Reduction for optimal lighting.

Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus)

Details different focus modes such as AF Auto Focus, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity, and Manual Focus.

Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area)

Guides on selecting the AF area mode (Intelligent, Spot, Multi, Tracking) for controlling where the camera focuses.

Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO)

Describes ISO sensitivity as a measure of light sensitivity and its impact on image quality and noise.

Using Face Detection (Face Detection)

Covers the face detection feature that adjusts focus and brightness for portraits.

Shooting with Zoom

Details the types of zoom (Optical, HD, SR, Digital) and how zoom factor depends on settings.

Recording Movie Images and Audio

To Record a Movie

Provides step-by-step instructions for recording video, including quality settings and stopping recording.

Recording Audio Only (Voice Recording)

Explains how to record audio without capturing images or video.

To Play Back an Audio Recording

Guides on how to play back recorded audio files using the camera's playback controls.

Using BEST SHOT

To Shoot an Image with BEST SHOT

Explains how to select pre-defined scene modes for automatic camera setup and beautiful images.

Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setups

Details how to save custom camera settings as user BEST SHOT scenes for quick recall.

Isolating Moving Subjects (Multi-motion Image)

Explains the Multi-motion Image feature for isolating moving subjects against a stationary background.

Advanced Settings

Using On-screen Menus

Details how to navigate and use the camera's on-screen menu system to configure various settings.

Image Quality Settings (Quality)

Covers settings related to image quality for snapshots and movies, including SR Quality, Size, and format.

Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card (Format)

Provides instructions for formatting the camera's internal memory or a memory card, erasing all data.

Resetting the Camera to Factory Defaults (Reset)

Guides on restoring the camera's settings to their original factory defaults.

Viewing Snapshots and Movies

Viewing Snapshots

Provides instructions on how to view still images stored on the camera's memory.

Viewing a Movie

Guides the user on playing back recorded video files using the camera's playback controls.

Viewing Snapshots and Movies on a TV Screen

Guides on connecting the camera to a TV to display images and play movies on a larger screen.

Other Playback Functions (PLAY)

Playing a Slideshow on the Camera (Slideshow)

Describes how to set up and play a slideshow of images stored on the camera.

Editing a Movie on the Camera (Movie Editing)

Details the camera's built-in movie editing functions, such as cutting specific parts of a video.

Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF Printing)

Covers Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) for specifying print settings like image selection and copy count.

Dynamic Photo

To Create a Subject Image to Be Inserted (Dynamic Photo)

Guides on preparing an image to extract a subject for use in Dynamic Photo creations.

Inserting a Subject into a Snapshot or Movie (Dynamic Photo)

Explains how to insert an extracted subject into a background image or movie to create a Dynamic Photo.

Converting a Dynamic Photo Still Image to a Movie (Movie Converter)

Details the process of converting Dynamic Photo sequences into movie files.

Printing

Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer

Provides instructions for connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer for printing.

To Print

Guides the user through the process of selecting print options and initiating printing from the camera.

Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number of Copies

Explains how to use DPOF settings to select images and specify the number of copies for printing.

Using the Camera with a Computer

Save Images to a Computer and View Them There

Describes methods for transferring images to a computer for viewing and storage via USB or wireless LAN.

Uploading Movie Files to YouTube

Guides on installing and using the YouTube Uploader for CASIO software to upload movies.

Transforming Snapshots into Artistic Image

Introduces the Virtual Painter 5 LE application for transforming digital images into artistic styles.

Other Settings (Set Up)

Adjusting Monitor Screen Brightness (Screen)

Explains how to adjust the brightness of the camera's monitor screen for optimal viewing.

Configuring Camera Sound Settings (Sounds)

Guides on customizing camera sounds, including startup, shutter, and operation tones.

Time Stamping Snapshots (Timestamp)

Details how to add recording date and time information directly onto the image files.

Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card (Format)

Provides instructions for formatting the camera's internal memory or a memory card, erasing all data.

Resetting the Camera to Factory Defaults (Reset)

Guides on restoring the camera's settings to their original factory defaults.

Configuring Monitor Screen Settings

Turning Display Information On and Off (Info)

Explains how to cycle through display settings to show or hide on-screen information and the Control Panel.

Using the On-screen Histogram to Check Exposure

Describes how to use the histogram to visually assess image exposure before shooting.

Appendix

Precautions during Use

Lists essential safety precautions for operating the camera, covering motion, light, flash, and connections.

Battery Charging and Precautions

Covers battery charging procedures, status indicators, and important safety precautions during use and storage.

To Replace the Battery

Provides detailed steps for safely removing the old battery and inserting a new one.

Using a Memory Card

Explains memory card types, handling precautions, and the process of discarding or transferring ownership.

Computer System Requirements for Bundled Software (Bundled CD-ROM)

Lists the minimum system requirements for installing and running the software included on the CD-ROM.

Reset Initial Default Settings

Provides tables showing the default settings for REC and PLAY modes after a camera reset.

Dynamic Photo! A Totally New Way to Enjoy Digital Photography!

Using the Dynamic Photo Extracted Sample Subjects

Guides on using pre-installed sample subjects to practice creating Dynamic Photo images.

Creating a Dynamic Photo Image

Details the process of shooting subjects and backgrounds to create Dynamic Photo images.

Four Tips for Good Subject Cropping

Offers practical advice for achieving good subject cropping results in Dynamic Photo creation.

Extracting Text from an Image

Guides on how to extract text from an image to be inserted into other photos.

Converting a Dynamic Photo Still Image to a Movie (Movie Converter)

Details the process of converting Dynamic Photo sequences into movie files.

Use Dynamic Studio to Expand Use of Dynamic Photo Images to Other Applications

Introduces Dynamic Studio, a service for converting and using Dynamic Photo images across various devices.

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