Brand: CASIO
Category: Digital Camera
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Language: EN
Manual for EX-S3
Uploaded: Aug. 9, 2025, 11:42 p.m.
Using a Memory Card
You can expand the storage capabilities of your camera by using a commercially available memory card (SD memory card or MultiMedia Card). You can also copy files from built-in flash memory to a memory card and from a memory card to flash memory.
To insert a memory card: Make sure the contacts of the memory card are facing towards the top of the camera, carefully insert the card into the slot as far as it will go.
To remove a memory card: Press the memory card into the camera and then release it. This will cause the card to come part way out of the camera. Pull the memory card out of the slot.
Formatting a Memory Card
Formatting a memory card deletes any data already stored on it. Use the camera to format a memory card. Formatting on a computer can result in non-conformity with the SD format.
- Load the memory card into the camera.
- Turn on the camera. Enter REC or PLAY mode and press [MENU].
- Select the "Set Up" tab, select "Format", and then press [►].
- Use [▲] and [▼] to select "Format", and then press [SET].
Copying Files
Copy files between built-in memory and a memory card.
To copy all files from built-in memory to a memory card: Load the memory card, turn on the camera, enter PLAY mode and press [MENU]. Select the "PLAY" tab, select "Copy", and then press [►]. Use [▲] and [▼] to select "Built-in → Card", and then press [SET].
To copy a file from memory card to built-in memory: Perform steps 1-3 above. Select "Card → Built-in", press [SET]. Select the file you want to copy. Select "Copy", press [SET].
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Symptom | Possible Cause | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Power does not turn on. | 1) The battery is not oriented correctly. 2) The battery is dead. |
1) Orient the battery correctly (page 25). 2) Charge the battery (page 26). If the battery goes dead soon after being charged, it means the battery has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced. Purchase a separately available NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery. |
| Camera suddenly powers down. | 1) Auto Power Off activated (page 34). 2) The battery is dead. |
1) Turn power back on. 2) Charge the battery (page 26). |
| Image is not recorded when the shutter release button is pressed. | 1) The mode selector is set to "PLAY". 2) Flash unit is being charged. 3) Memory is full. |
1) Align the mode selector with "REC". 2) Wait until the flash unit finishes charging. 3) Transfer files you want to keep to your computer and then delete files from image memory, or use a different memory card. |
| Camera powers down during self-timer countdown. | The battery is dead. | Charge the battery (page 26). |
| Recorded images are not saved in memory. | 1) Camera powers down before the save operation is complete. 2) Removing the memory card before the save operation is complete. |
1) When the battery indicator shows [Battery symbol], charge the battery as soon as possible (page 26). 2) Do not remove the memory card before the save operation is complete. |
| Color of the playback image is different from the image on the monitor screen during recording. | Sunlight or light from another source is shining directly into the lens during recording. | Position the camera so sunlight does not shine directly into the lens. |
| Images are not displayed. | A memory card with non-DCF images recorded with another camera is loaded in the camera. | This camera cannot display non-DCF images recorded onto a memory card using another digital camera. |
| All buttons and switches are disabled. | Circuit problem caused by electrostatic charge, impact, etc. while the camera was connected to another device. | Remove the battery from the camera, reinsert it, and then try again. |
| Monitor screen is off. | 1) USB communication is in progress. 2) The monitor screen is turned off (in a recording mode). |
1) After the computer stops accessing camera file memory, press the [USB] button on the USB cradle. Check to make sure that the [USB] lamp on the USB cradle is off, and then remove the camera from the USB cradle. 2) Press [DISP] to turn on the monitor screen. |
| Cannot transfer files over a USB connection. | 1) Camera is not set securely on the USB cradle. 2) USB cable is not connected securely. 3) USB driver is not installed. 4) Camera is turned off. |
1) Check the connection between the camera and USB cradle. 2) Check all connections. 3) Install the USB driver on your computer (pages 112, 117). 4) Press the [USB] button on the USB cradle. |