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Camera Purchase Casio EXILIM G EX-G1 2 GB Memory Plus 8 GM Memory Sa

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0403 -    ..
0404 - Summary/Objective
0405 -
040501 - Follow up
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040504 -
040506 -  ..
0406 -
0407 -
0408 - Progress
0409 -
040901 - Millie saw a Casio cameria at Costco a few days ago.
040902 -
040903 - Research finds...
040904 -
040905 -    Adorama
040906 -
040907 -        Casio EXILIM.................................... $279.99
040909 -         ..
040910 -        Ex-G1 Digital Camera, Shock Resistant, Waterproof, 12
040911 -        Megapixel, Red
040912 -
040913 -              http://www.adorama.com/ICSEXG1RD.html?emailquote=Y&sid=1269708542759132
040915 -         ..
040916 -        Casio's EX-G1 is designed with style and endurance to last the
040917 -        elements of the ages, and the lifestyle elements of ENDURANCE
040918 -        - Shock, Dirt, Humidity, Temperature, Snow, Water proof.
040919 -
040921 -  ..
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0411 -
0412 - 1239
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041301 - After going for a hike at Lafayette Reservoir, drove to Costco and
041302 - purchased...
041303 -
041304 -    1.  Costco.......................................... 663
041305 -        2400 Monument Boulevard
041306 -        Concord, CA  94520
041308 -         ..
041309 -        Merchant ID..................................... 99066311
041311 -         ..
041312 -    2.  Invoice (Trans ID).............................. 008634711000
041313 -        Date............................................ 100327 1258
041315 -         ..
041318 -         ..
041319 -        Seq............................................. 000415
041320 -        App............................................. 506785
041322 -         ..
041323 -        American Express............. RESP.............. AA
041325 -         ..
041326 -    3.  314285       8GB MICRO SD.......................  24.99
041327 -        210000004121 CPN/314285......(credit)...........   5.00 -
041328 -        507424       Casio G1........................... 249.99
041329 -                     Serial number...... 31006782A
041331 -         ..
041332 -        Subtotal........................................ 269.98
041333 -        Tax......9.25%..................................  25.44
041335 -         ..
041336 -    4.  Total.......................................... $295.42
041338 -         ..
041339 -        Paid American Express
041340 -
041344 -         ..
041345 -        Register....................................... 16
041347 -         ..
041348 -        Another ID number.............................. 0663 16 0070 23
041349 -        Another ID number.............................. 0663 016 0000000023 0070
041351 -         ..
041352 -    5.  Electronics Return Policy
041353 -
041354 -        The return policy for televisions, computers, cameras,
041355 -        camcorders, IPODS/MP3s and cellular phones is 90 days from
041356 -        date of purchase.
041358 -         ..
041359 -        Manufacturer's warranty service is available on all electronics
041360 -        products.  See manufacturer's warranty for specific coverage
041361 -        terms.
041363 -         ..
041364 -        For computers and televisions, Costco extends the
041365 -        manufacturer's warranty to 2 years from date of purchase.
041366 -        Please call Costco Concierge Technical Support at 866 861 0450
041367 -        for warranty assistance.
041369 -         ..
041370 -        Please retain your receipt for proof of warranty entitlement.
041372 -         ..
041373 -        For free technical support, setup help, or warranty assistance
041374 -        for televisions, computers, cameras, camcorders, and IPODS/MP3s
041375 -        call Costco Costco Concierge services at 866 861 0450.
041376 -
041378 -  ..
041379 - Product Specifications....
041380 -
041381 -    1.  Casio EXILIM G  EX-G1
041382 -        Serial number............................... 31006782A
041383 -
041384 -        Casio Computer Company LTD
041385 -        6-2,Hon-machi 1-chome
041386 -        Shibuya-ku, Tokoyo
041387 -        151-8543 Japan
041389 -         ..
041390 -        Made in China
041392 -         ..
041393 -        RD
041394 -        31006782A
041396 -         ..
041397 -        Microsdhc
041398 -        USB
041399 -        Xprint
041401 -         ..
041402 -        3M/10 ft
041403 -        2.13M/7 ft
041405 -         ..
041406 -        Waterproof
041407 -        Shock resistant
041409 -         ..
041410 -        Accessories included...
041411 -
041412 -        1.  Battery charger [BC-80L] AC power cord
041413 -        2.  USB cable AV cable strap
041414 -        3.  Lithium ion rechargeable battery
041415 -        4.  Protector / screw set CD ROM
041417 -         ..
041418 -        System Requirements
041419 -
041420 -                                      Photo Transport
041421 -           Software            Youtube Uploader for Casio *3
041422 -
041423 -           Windows 7 / Vista            Yes
041424 -           Windows XP *1                Yes
041425 -           Windows 2000 *2              Yes
041427 -         ..
041428 -        The system may not operate normally depending on device
041429 -        configturation.
041431 -         ..
041432 -        The following are the types of memory cards supported by this
041433 -        camera...
041434 -
041435 -            Micro SD memory card optional
041436 -            Micro SDHC memory card optional
041438 -         ..
041439 -        USB port is required for USB connection.
041440 -
041441 -        * 1   In the case of Windows XP proper operation is guarenteed
041442 -              for Windows XP Professional and Windows Home Edition
041443 -              only.
041444 -
041445 -        * 2   In the case of Windows 2000...
041446 -
041447 -        * 3   Proper operation is guarenteed for Widows Vista, XP
041448 -              (SP2/SP3) and 2000 (SP4) only.
041450 -         ..
041451 -        If you are having difficulty operating your new Casio camera,
041452 -        please do not return to the store.
041454 -         ..
041455 -        Call...
041456 -
041457 -                 800 435 7732
041458 -
041459 -
041460 -    1.  8 GB Microsdhc memory card
041461 -
041462 -        Sandisk Corporation
041463 -        601 McCarthy Boulevard
041464 -        Milpitas, CA  95035
041466 -         ..
041467 -        Card made in China, adapter made in China or Japan.
041469 -         ..
041470 -        MP3....songs................... 2,000
041471 -        2 MP...images/pictures......... 27,200
041472 -        MPEG-4....movies............... 44 hours
041474 -         ..
041475 -        Warranty limited.............................. 5 years
041477 -         ..
041478 -        Class 2
041480 -         ..
041481 -        SDSDQ-8192-AC11M
041482 -        6  19659 04022  2
041483 -        80-56-08417-008G
041485 -         ..
041486 -        For microsdhc devices only.
041488 -         ..
041489 -        Not all devices support microsdhc cards.  Contact your devices
041490 -        manufacturer for details.
041491 -
041492 -            1.  1 gigabytes (GB) = 1 billion bytes.  Some capacity not
041493 -                available for storage.
041495 -                 ..
041496 -            2.  Music:  based on approximation 4 minute songs at 128
041497 -                kbps MP3.
041499 -                 ..
041500 -            3.  Images:  approximation based on 2 MP camera.  Actual
041501 -                number of photos may vary based on phone model,
041502 -                resolution, and compression.
041504 -                 ..
041505 -            4.  Video:  approximation for MPEG-4 video at 384 kbps.
041506 -                Actual time may vary based on resolution and
041507 -                compression.
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041901 - Battery Compartment Cove Door Won't Open
041902 -
041903 - Casio Instruction #2 Charge and Load Battery...
041904 -
041905 -    Put the battery in the charging unit with positive and negative
041906 -    poles correctly positioned.
041908 -     ..
041909 -    Started charging.......... takes....... 100 minues.
041911 -  ..
041912 - Loading battery requires opening the battery compartment cover door.
041914 -  ..
041915 - Instructins say to slide the door connection to allow the cover to
041916 - swing to a vertical position.
041918 -  ..
041919 - Tried this and the cover door will not open to a full vertical
041920 - position, which will prevent loading the battery.
041921 -
041923 -  ..
041924 - Can the camera be powered up without the battery.
041926 -  ..
041927 - Is there a power cord for the camera?
041929 -  ..
041930 - No
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042301 - Once the camera was configured with charged battery, and memory,
042302 - Millie is not satisfied with the quality of the picture.
042304 -  ..
042305 - Changed image quality from "Normal" to "Fine."  This did not seem to
042306 - improve quality of the picture.  Changed the "Image Size" from 3 MB to
042307 - 8 MB, which is described as HD quality.  This did not seem to improve
042308 - the picture either.
042310 -  ..
042311 - Bob and Peggy Chapman were visiting today.  Bob advised that picture
042312 - quality if closely related to the quality of the camera lense.  He
042313 - feels Lykra makes the best camera lenses, and Cannon also makes good
042314 - camera lenses.
042316 -  ..
042317 - Compared the new $290 Casio camera purchased today, with the Kodak
042318 - camera Millie purchased 5 or 7 years ago for $120.  Pictures taken
042319 - with the older Kodak camera seem much sharper than pictures taken with
042320 - the new Casio camera.
042322 -  ..
042323 - Research found other customers who rated Casio picture quality
042324 - poor...
042325 -
042326 -              http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/casio-exilim-g-ex-g1-review/
042327 -
042328 -
042329 -        Casio Exilim G EX-G1 review
042330 -        By Donald Melanson posted Mar 10th 2010 12:04PM
042332 -         ..
042333 -        Image and video quality
042335 -         ..
042336 -        Again, trade-offs are to be expected with a rugged camera, but
042337 -        we have to confess to being a bit disappointed with the Exlim
042338 -        G's image quality.  For a point-and-shoot, the images aren't
042339 -        terrible, but in one condition after the next (even a clear,
042340 -        sunny day) our photographs just seemed a bit dull and
042341 -        unimpressive, and certainly not on par with many other
042342 -        non-rugged $300 cameras.  Video quality is much the same story,
042343 -        but you do get a somewhat unique 848 x 480 widescreen shooting
042344 -        mode, and a dedicated YouTube mode to make uploads a bit
042345 -        easier.
042347 -  ..
042348 - Millie therefore decided to send the camera back.
042349 -
042350 -     [On 100328 1046 Millie returned the Casio camera to Costco.
042351 -     ref SDS 1 8R5H
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