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Casio Exilim EX-Z10 User Manual

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Digital Camera

EX-Z10
User's Guide
Thank 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 Guide in a safe place for
future reference.
• For the most up-to-date information about
this product, visit the official EXILIM
Website at http://www.exilim.com/.
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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    Digital Camera EX-Z10 User’s Guide Thank 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 Guide in a safe place for future reference. • For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the official EXILIM Website at http://www.exilim.com/.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Unpacking Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Camera CD-ROM 2 AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6) USB Cable AV Cable Strap Basic Reference...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION Contents INTRODUCTION Unpacking ... 2 Features ... 9 Precautions ... 12 General Precautions Data Error Precautions Operating conditions Condensation Power Supply Lens Caring for your camera Other QUICK START GUIDE Load the batteries into the camera ... 22 To configure display language and clock settings ... 23 To record an image ...
  • Page 4 INTRODUCTION BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording an Image ... 55 Specifying the Recording Mode Aiming the Camera Recording an Image (Snapshot Mode) Using the easy Mode Recording Precautions Using the Optical Viewfinder ... 64 Using Zoom ... 65 Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Using the Flash ...
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION REC Mode Camera Settings ... 118 Assigning Functions to the [ ] and [ ] Keys Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off Turning Image Review On and Off Specifying Power On Default Settings Specifying ISO Sensitivity Selecting the Metering Mode Using the Filter Function Specifying Outline Sharpness Specifying Color Saturation...
  • Page 6 INTRODUCTION FILE MANAGEMENT Folders ... 159 Memory Folders and Files Protecting Files ... 160 To protect a single file To protect all files in memory Using the FAVORITE Folder ... 161 To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder To display a file in the FAVORITE folder To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder OTHER SETTINGS...
  • Page 7 INTRODUCTION PRINTING IMAGES DPOF ... 183 To configure print settings for a single image To configure print settings for all images Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ... 186 Date Printing PRINT Image Matching III ... 191 Exif Print ... 192 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ...
  • Page 8 EX-Z10. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages or losses suffered by you or any third party due to the use of Photo Loader and/or Photohands.

  • Page 9: Features

    INTRODUCTION I LCD Panel The LCD panel is a product of the latest LCD manufacturing technology that provides a pixel yield of 99.99%. This means that less than 0.01% of the total pixels are defective (they do not turn on or always remain turned on).
  • Page 10 INTRODUCTION • Three exposure modes (pages 92, 94, 95) Three exposure modes control aperture and shutter speed: aperture priority AE (A Mode), shutter speed priority AE (S Mode), and manual exposure (M Mode). • BEST SHOT (page 98) Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of image you are trying to record and the camera performs troublesome setups automatically for beautiful images every time.
  • Page 11 INTRODUCTION • Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page 183) Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used when specifying images and quantities for printing by professional print services. •...

  • Page 12: Precautions

    INTRODUCTION Precautions General Precautions Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the EX-Z10. All references in this manual to “camera” refer to the CASIO EX-Z10 Digital Camera. I Test for proper operation before using the camera! • Before using the camera to record important images,...

  • Page 13: Display Panel

    2. If you are using the AC adaptor to power the camera, unplug it from the wall outlet. If you are using battery power, remove the batteries from the camera, taking care to protect yourself against burn injury. 3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.
  • Page 14 If you are using battery power, remove the batteries from the camera. 3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. I Dropping and Rough Treatment • Continued use of the camera after it is damaged by dropping or other rough treatment creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
  • Page 15 Be sure to leave all internal inspection, maintenance, and repair up to your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. I Locations To Be Avoided • Never leave the camera in any of the following types of locations.

  • Page 16: Alkaline Batteries

    INTRODUCTION I Batteries • Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak, which damages and corrodes the area around the batteries and creates the risk of fire and personal injury. Make sure you observe the following precautions when using batteries. —...
  • Page 17 INTRODUCTION • Failure to observe any of the following precautions while using batteries creates the risk of overheating, fire, and explosion. — Never use or leave batteries near open flame. — Never place batteries in a microwave oven, throw them into fire, or otherwise expose them to intense heat.
  • Page 18 — Do not twist or pull on the power cord. — Should the power cord or plug ever become damaged, contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. • Use the AC adaptor where it will not be splashed with water.

  • Page 19: Data Error Precautions

    Data Error Precautions • Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in file memory. — Removing the batteries or memory card from the...

  • Page 20: Operating Conditions

    INTRODUCTION Operating conditions • This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). When using the alkaline batteries that come bundled with the camera, certain conditions (the amount of time the batteries spent in storage before being used, operating temperature, recording conditions) can cause failure of the camera to operate at temperatures below 5°C (41°F).

  • Page 21: Power Supply

    INTRODUCTION Power Supply • SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. brand type HR-3UA, HR-3UB,or HR-3UF batteries are recommended when using rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries to power this camera. • This camera does not have separate batteries for the clock. The date and time settings of the camera are cleared whenever power is totally cut off (from both the batteries and AC adaptor).

  • Page 22: Quick Start Guide

    QUICK START GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE Load the batteries into the camera Load the bundled AA-size batteries (LR6) into the camera (page 38). • You can also use commercially available AA-size rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries and AA-size lithium batteries (FR6) to power the camera. •...

  • Page 23: To Configure Display Language And Clock Settings

    QUICK START GUIDE To configure display language and clock settings • Be sure to configure the following settings before using the camera to record images. See page 52 for details. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 [SET] Press the power button to turn on the camera. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the language you want.

  • Page 24: To Record An Image

    QUICK START GUIDE To record an image See page 55 for details. Snapshot mode icon Green operation lamp Focus frame Before using a commercially available memory card, be sure to first format it using the camera’s formatting procedure. For details about formatting a memory card, see page 178.

  • Page 25: To View A Recorded Image

    QUICK START GUIDE To view a recorded image See page 129 for details. Press [ ] (PLAY). • This enters the PLAY (playback) mode. Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the images. To delete an image 2, 3, 4, 5 Press [ ] (PLAY).

  • Page 26: Contents

    The following table defines the terminology used in this manual. This term as used in this Means this: manual: “camera” The CASIO EX-Z10 Digital Camera “file memory” The location where the camera is currently storing images you record (page 57) “batteries”...

  • Page 27: General Guide

    GETTING READY I File Memory The term “file memory” in this manual is a general term that refers to the location where your camera is currently storing the images you record. File memory can be any one of the following three locations. •...
  • Page 28 GETTING READY I Back Finder Operation lamp ] (PLAY mode) button ] (REC mode) button Mode dial Strap ring [DISP] button [ ][ ][ ][ ] [SET] button [MENU] button Monitor Screen I Side [SET] [DC IN 3V] (AC adaptor connector) [USB/AV] (USB/AV port)
  • Page 29 GETTING READY I Bottom Battery compartment Battery cover Stopper Tripod screw hole * Use this hole when attaching to a tripod. Speaker...

  • Page 30: Monitor Screen Contents

    GETTING READY Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status. • Note that the example screens in this chapter are for illustrative purposes only. They do not exactly match the screen contents actually produced on the camera.
  • Page 31 GETTING READY Metering mode indicator EV value (page 87) (page 124) Date and time Multi (page 168) Center Weighted Battery capacity Spot (page 39) • Snapshots: Image size Histogram (page 115) (page 77) • Snapshots: Memory capacity Anti Shake indicator (pages 59, 238) (page 103) •...
  • Page 32 GETTING READY Digital zoom indicator (page 67) ISO sensitivity (page 123) Aperture value (pages 33, 59, 92, 95) Shutter speed value (pages 33, 59, 94, 95) Zoom indicator (page 67) • Left side indicates optical zoom. • Right side indicates digital zoom. NOTE •...
  • Page 33 GETTING READY Aperture value (pages 92, 95) Use this item to adjust the aperture. • The aperture value is displayed in the exposure panel when the mode dial is set to “A” (aperture priority AE) or “M” (manual exposure). Shutter speed (pages 94, 95) Use this item to adjust the shutter speed.

  • Page 34: Play Mode

    GETTING READY PLAY Mode PLAY mode file type Folder name/File name (page 159) Snapshot Example : When a file named Movie CIMG0023.JPG is stored in a folder Audio Snapshot named 100CASIO Voice Recording 100-0023 Folder name Image protection indicator (page 160) •...

  • Page 35: Changing The Contents Of The Monitor Screen

    GETTING READY IMPORTANT! • Some information may not display properly if you display an image that was recorded using a different digital camera model. Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Each press of [DISP] changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below.
  • Page 36 GETTING READY I PLAY Mode Indicators on Histogram/Details on Indicators off IMPORTANT! • Pressing [DISP] will not change monitor screen contents during standby or recording of an audio snapshot. • You can use [DISP] to turn off the monitor screen only when voice recording in a REC mode.

  • Page 37: Attaching The Strap

    GETTING READY Attaching the Strap Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the illustration. Strap ring IMPORTANT! • Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when using the camera to protect against accidentally dropping it. •...

  • Page 38: To Load Batteries

    GETTING READY SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. brand type HR-3UA, HR- 3UB,or HR-3UF batteries are recommended when using rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries to power this camera. For charging, use only a charger specifically recommended for HR-3UA , HR-3UB, or HR- 3UF batteries.

  • Page 39: Low Battery Indicator

    GETTING READY Load batteries as shown in the illustration. While pressing down at the point indicated by the arrow in the illustration, slide the battery cover closed. IMPORTANT! • Use only AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6), AA-size lithium batteries (FR6), or AA-size rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries to power this camera.

  • Page 40: Specifying The Battery Type

    GETTING READY I Tips to Make the Batteries Last Longer • If you do not need the flash while recording, select (flash off) for the flash mode (page 69). • Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features (page 48) to protect against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the camera.

  • Page 41: To Replace The Batteries

    GETTING READY IMPORTANT! • Proper camera operation is not guaranteed when this setting does not match the type of battery you are using to power the camera. Specifying the wrong type of battery can cause power to suddenly turn off without retracting the lens, improper display of remaining battery power, etc.
  • Page 42 GETTING READY I Alkaline Battery Life The actual life of alkaline batteries is affected by a variety of factors, including the battery manufacturer, the amount of time the batteries spend in storage before you use them, temperature while you are recording, and photographic conditions.

  • Page 43: Using Rechargeable Batteries

    GETTING READY I Using Rechargeable Batteries SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. brand type HR-3UA, HR-3UB, or HR-3UF batteries are recommended when using rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries to power this camera. IMPORTANT! • Never mix two batteries of different brands, ages, or charge levels.

  • Page 44: Using Ac Power

    GETTING READY IMPORTANT! • Performing the battery refresh operation reduces the battery charge level to almost zero. Never load refreshed batteries into the camera without charging them first. Though you may be able to momentarily turn on the camera while refreshed uncharged batteries are loaded, power may suddenly fail, leaving the lens extended, or some other mis- operation may occur.
  • Page 45 GETTING READY Plug the AC power cord into an electrical outlet. AC adaptor AC power cord I Using AC Adaptor In Another Geographic Area • The AC adaptor can be used with any power source rated [DC IN 3V] from 100V to 240V AC. If you plan to use the AC adaptor in another country, it is up to you to purchase the applicable AC power cord that matches the configuration of power receptacles in that country.

  • Page 46: Turning The Camera On And Off

    GETTING READY I AC Adaptor Precautions • Be sure to turn off power before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor. • Always turn camera power off before disconnecting the AC adaptor, even if the camera has batteries installed. If you don’t, the camera will turn off automatically when you disconnect the AC adaptor.

  • Page 47: To Turn Off The Camera

    GETTING READY NOTE • Pressing [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera enters the REC mode, while pressing [ the PLAY mode. • Pressing [ ] (PLAY) while in a REC mode switches to the PLAY mode. The lens retracts about 10 seconds after switching modes.

  • Page 48: Configuring Power Saving Settings

    GETTING READY Configuring Power Saving Settings You can configure the settings described below to conserve battery power. Sleep : Automatically turns off the monitor screen if no operation is performed for a specified amount of time in a REC mode. Performing any button operation causes the monitor screen to turn back Auto Power Off : Turns off power if you do not perform any operation for a specified amount of...

  • Page 49: Using The On-Screen Menus

    GETTING READY • The Auto Power Off and Sleep features are disabled in the following cases. — When the camera is connected to a computer or some other device — While a slideshow is in progress — While playing back a voice recording file —...
  • Page 50 GETTING READY Press [MENU]. [MENU] [SET ] Settings G Menu Screen Operations Selection cursor (indicates the currently selected item) When you want to do this: Move between tabs Move from the tab to the settings Move from the settings to the tab Move between the settings Display the options...
  • Page 51 GETTING READY Press [ ] or [ ] to select the tab you want, and then press [SET] to move the selection cursor from the tab to the settings. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the feature whose setting you want to configure, and then press [ ].

  • Page 52: Configuring Display Language And Clock Settings

    GETTING READY Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings Be sure to configure the following settings before using the camera to record images. • Display language • Home city • Date Style • Date and time Note that the current date and time settings are used by the camera to generate the date and time that are stored along with image data, etc.

  • Page 53: Configuring Display Language And Clock Settings

    GETTING READY To configure display language and clock settings Press the power button, [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the language you want, and then press [SET]. : Japanese English : English...
  • Page 54 GETTING READY Use [ ] and [ ] to select the date format setting you want, and then press [SET]. Example: December 24, 2005 To display the date like this: Select this format: 05/12/24 YY/MM/DD 24/12/05 DD/MM/YY 12/24/05 MM/DD/YY Set the current date and the time.

  • Page 55: Basic Image Recording

    Recording an Image Specifying the Recording Mode Your CASIO digital camera has eight recording modes, each of which is described below. Before recording an image, use the mode dial to select the recording mode that suits the type of image you are trying to record.

  • Page 56: Aiming The Camera

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Snapshot mode icon NOTE • The icon of the currently selected recording mode (like for the Snapshot mode) is displayed on the monitor screen. Aiming the Camera Use both hands to hold the camera still when shooting an image.

  • Page 57: Recording An Image (Snapshot Mode)

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! • Make sure your fingers and the strap do not block the flash, microphone, self-timer lamp or lens. Self-timer lamp Flash Lens NOTE • Moving the camera as you press the shutter button or while the Auto Focus operation is being performed (when you press the shutter button half way) can cause blurring of the image.
  • Page 58 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Press the power button or [ on the camera. Power button • This causes an image or a message to appear on the monitor screen, and then enters the currently selected recording mode. • If the camera is in the PLAY mode when it turns on, the message “There are no files.”...
  • Page 59 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Press the shutter button half way to focus the image. • When you press the shutter button half way, the camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image, and displays the shutter speed value, the aperture value, and the ISO sensitivity.
  • Page 60 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING *1 The size of the opening (aperture) that allows light passing through the lens to reach the CCD. A larger aperture value indicates a smaller opening for light to pass through. The camera adjusts this setting automatically. *2 The amount of time the shutter remains open, allowing light passing through the lens to reach the CCD.

  • Page 61: Using The Easy Mode

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the easy Mode The easy mode eliminates troublesome setups. This mode is recommended for those who are new to digital imaging. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “ ” (page 55). • This enters the easy mode and causes “ appear on the monitor screen.

  • Page 62: Recording Precautions

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Menu Item: Available Settings: (Auto Flash) / Flash (Flash Off) Self-timer (10-second self-timer) / Off Image Size 5M / 3M / VGA • Underlined settings indicate initial defaults. After making the menu settings you want, select “Exit Menu” and then press [SET]. •...

  • Page 63: About Auto Focus

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • When recording a dimly lit subject while “Auto” is selected for the ISO sensitivity setting (page 123), the camera increases sensitivity and uses a faster shutter speed. Because of this, you need to guard against camera movement if you have flash turned off •...

  • Page 64: Using The Optical Viewfinder

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING I About the REC Mode Monitor Screen • The image shown on the monitor screen in a REC mode is a simplified image for composing purposes. The actual image is recorded in accordance with the image quality setting currently selected on your camera.

  • Page 65: Using Zoom

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • Since the monitor screen shows exactly what will be recorded, always use it for composing images in the Macro and Manual Focus modes. Using Zoom Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom. Normally, the camera automatically switches over to digital zoom after you reach the maximum limit for optical zoom.
  • Page 66 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Zoom out Compose the image, and then press the shutter button. NOTE • The optical zoom factor also affects the lens aperture. • Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against hand movement when using the telephoto setting (zoom in).

  • Page 67: Digital Zoom

    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! • When you perform a digital zoom operation, the camera manipulates the image data to enlarge the center of the image.

  • Page 68: In A Rec Mode, Press [Menu]

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Release the zoom controller momentarily, and then slide it towards (telephoto) side again to move the zoom pointer into the digital zoom range. • The zoom pointer will also stop when you move the pointer back to the switch over point to re-enter the optical zoom range.

  • Page 69: Using The Flash

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Flash Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use. • The approximate effective range of the flash is shown below. Wide Angle Optical Zoom: Approximately 0.4 to 3.1 meters (1.3´ to 10.2´) (ISO Sensitivity: Auto) Telephoto Optical Zoom: Approximately 0.4 to 1.8 meters (1.3´...
  • Page 70 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! • The flash unit of this camera fires a number of times when you record an image. The initial flashes are pre-flashes, which the camera uses to obtain information that it uses for exposure settings. The final flash is for recording.

  • Page 71: Flash Unit Status

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! Note the following important points when using red- eye reduction. • Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people in the image are looking directly at the camera during the pre-flash. Before pressing the shutter button, call out to the subjects so they all look at the camera while the pre-flash operation is performed.

  • Page 72: Changing The Flash Intensity Setting

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Changing the Flash Intensity Setting Perform the following steps to change the flash intensity setting. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the “Quality” tab. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Flash Intensity”, and then press [ ].
  • Page 73 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Auto”, and then press [SET]. • Selecting “Off” disables flash assist. IMPORTANT! • Flash assist may not produce the desired result for some types of subjects. • Flash assist may have little effect on your image if you changed any of the following settings when you recorded it.

  • Page 74: Using The Self-Timer

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • When the flash is turned off ( ), mount the camera on a tripod to record images in an area where available lighting is dim. Recording images under dim lighting without the flash can cause digital noise, which makes images appear coarse.
  • Page 75 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To do this: Specify a 10-second self-timer Specify a 2-second self-timer Specify Triple Self-timer Disable the self-timer • This causes an indicator identifying the selected self-timer type to appear on the monitor screen. • With the Triple Self-timer, the camera records a series of three images in the sequence described...
  • Page 76 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Self-timer lamp Press the shutter button to record the image. • When you press the shutter button, the self- timer lamp flashes and the shutter releases after the self-timer reaches the end of its countdown (about 10 seconds or two seconds).

  • Page 77: Specifying Image Size

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Specifying Image Size “Image size” is the size of the image, expressed as the number of vertical and horizontal pixels. A “pixel” is one of the many tiny dots that make up the image. More pixels provide finer detail when an image is printed, but a higher pixel count also causes the image’s file size to be larger.

  • Page 78: Specifying Image Quality

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Specifying Image Quality Compressing an image before storage can cause a deterioration of its quality. The more an image is compressed, the greater the loss of quality. The image quality setting specifies the compression ratio to be used when an image is stored in memory.

  • Page 79: Other Recording Functions

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Selecting the Focus Mode You can select one of five different focus modes: Auto Focus, Macro, Pan Focus, Infinity, and Manual Focus. In a REC mode, press [ ] • Each press of [ ] ( cycles thorough the focus mode settings in the sequence shown below.

  • Page 80: Using Auto Focus

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Auto Focus As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter button down half way. The following is the Auto Focus range. Range: 40cm to ∞ (1.3´ to ∞) •...
  • Page 81 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • When proper focusing is not possible because the subject is closer than the Auto Focus range, the camera automatically switches to the Macro mode range (page 83). • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 65) while recording with Auto Focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range.

  • Page 82: Specifying The Auto Focus Area

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS I Specifying the Auto Focus Area You can use the following procedure to change the Auto Focus area used in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro mode. Note that the configuration of the focus frame changes in accordance with the Auto Focus area you select.

  • Page 83: Using The Macro Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Macro Mode Use the Macro mode when you need to focus on close up subjects. The following shows the approximate focus range in the Macro mode. Range: 6cm to 50cm (2.4˝ to 19.7˝) • Using optical zoom causes the above range to change. Press [ ] ( ) to cycle through the focus mode settings until “...

  • Page 84: Using Pan Focus

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Pan Focus Pan Focus comes in handy when recording under conditions where Auto Focus is difficult for some reason, or in cases where Auto Focus operation noise is too noticeable in the movie audio. Press [ ] ( ) to cycle through the focus mode settings until “...

  • Page 85: Using Manual Focus

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Manual Focus With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of an image manually. The following shows focus range in the Manual Focus mode. Optical Zoom Factor Approximate Focus Range 6cm (2.4˝) to infinity (∞) 40cm (15.7˝) to infinity (∞) •...

  • Page 86: Using Focus Lock

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 65) while recording with manual focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range. cm - ∞ Example: MF will be replaced by the actual focusing range value.

  • Page 87: Exposure Compensation (Ev Shift)

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Keeping the shutter button pressed half way down, re- compose the image as you like. When the image is composed the way you want, press the shutter button the rest of the way to record it. • The focus and image recording operations are identical to those in the Auto Focus mode.
  • Page 88 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Use [ ] and [ ] to change the exposure compensation value, and then press [SET]. • Pressing [SET] registers the displayed value. [ ] : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subjects and backlight subjects.

  • Page 89: Adjusting White Balance

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Adjusting White Balance The wavelengths of the light produced by various light sources (daylight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types, so the colors of an image appear more natural.

  • Page 90: Configuring The White Balance Setting Manually

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • When “Auto” is selected for the white balance setting, the camera automatically determines the white point of the subject. Certain subject colors and light source conditions can cause problems when the camera tries to determine the white point, which makes proper white balance adjustment impossible.
  • Page 91 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Manual”. • This causes the object you last used to adjust manual white balance to appear on the monitor screen. If you want to use the same settings you configured during a previous manual white balance setting...

  • Page 92: Specifying The Exposure Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying the Exposure Mode You can use the mode dial to select the exposure mode, which controls the aperture and shutter speed settings used during image recording. A mode : Aperture Priority AE S mode : Shutter Speed Priority AE M mode : Manual Exposure Using Aperture Priority AE When A mode (aperture priority AE) is selected as the...
  • Page 93 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Use [ ] and [ ] to select the aperture value (page 33) in the exposure panel, and then use [ ] and [ ] to change the setting. Wide Aperture value* F3.1 ‚ 4.4 Depth of Field Shallow * The above values are full wide angle optical zoom.

  • Page 94: Using Shutter Speed Priority Ae

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Shutter Speed Priority AE When S mode (shutter speed priority AE) is selected as the exposure mode, the camera adjusts the aperture automatically in accordance with a fixed shutter speed specified by you. You should specify a shutter speed in accordance with how much your subject is moving.

  • Page 95: Setting Exposure Settings Manually

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Press the shutter button half way. • This causes the camera to configure the aperture value automatically in accordance with the shutter speed you selected. Then it focuses the image. • The shutter speed and aperture values on the monitor screen will turn amber when you press the shutter button half way if the image is over-exposed or under-exposed.

  • Page 96: Exposure Mode Recording Precautions

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Use [ ] and [ ] to select the shutter speed value (page 33) in the exposure panel, and then use [ ] and [ ] to change the setting. Slow Shutter speed 60 seconds Movement Blurred •...

  • Page 97: Recording Consecutive Images (Continuous Shutter Mode)

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording Consecutive Images (Continuous Shutter Mode) You can configure the camera to record only a single snapshot each time the shutter button is pressed, or to keep recording as long as the shutter button remains depressed (and there is enough memory available to store the images).

  • Page 98: Using The Best Shot Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the BEST SHOT Mode Selecting one of the BEST SHOT sample scenes automatically sets up the camera for recording a similar type of image. I Example Sample Scene • Portrait • Scenery • Night Scene • Night Scene Portrait .
  • Page 99 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • BEST SHOT scenes were not recorded using this camera. They are provided as samples only. • Due to shooting conditions and other factors, an image recorded using the setup of a BEST SHOT scene may not produce exactly the results you expect.

  • Page 100: Displaying Sample Scenes Individually

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Displaying Sample Scenes Individually You can use the following procedure to display BEST SHOT sample scenes individually, so you can view the explanation about each scene’s settings. . In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “ and then press [SET].

  • Page 101: Creating Your Own Best Shot Setup

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup You can use the procedure below to save the setup of an snapshot you recorded as a BEST SHOT scene. After that, you can recall the setup whenever you want to use it. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “...

  • Page 102: To Delete A Best Shot User Setup

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • The following are the settings that are included in a snapshot setup: focus mode, EV shift value, white balance mode, flash mode, ISO sensitivity, Metering, Flash Intensity, Flash Assist, Filter, Sharpness, Saturation, and Contrast. • Note that snapshots recorded with this camera only can be used to create a BEST SHOT user setup.

  • Page 103: Reducing The Effects Of Hand Or Subject Movement

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Reducing the Effects of Hand or Subject Movement You can reduce the effects of subject movement, and for hand movement that tends to occur when shooting a far- away subject using telephoto, a fast-moving subject, or under dim lighting conditions. Perform one of the procedures below to enable Anti Shake.

  • Page 104: Shooting With High Sensitivity

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Shooting with High Sensitivity Higher sensitivity makes it possible to record brighter images, without using flash, even when there is not enough lighting available to obtain normal exposure. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “ and then press [SET].

  • Page 105: Recording Images Of Business Cards And Documents (Business Shot)

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot) Recording a business card, document, whiteboard, or similarly shaped object from an angle can cause the subject to appear misshaped in the resulting image. Business Shot automatically corrects the shape of rectangular objects to make them appear like the camera was positioned directly in front of them.

  • Page 106: To Use Business Shot

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • When the camera is at an angle to a business card or document it is recording, the shape of the business card or document may appear distorted in the image. Auto keystone correction corrects for this distortion, which means that subjects appear normal even if you record at an angle.

  • Page 107: Recording A Movie

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Use [ ] and [ ] to select the candidate you want to correct. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Correct”, and then press [SET]. • Selecting “Cancel” in place of “Correct” stores the original image as-is, without correcting it.

  • Page 108: Specifying Movie Image Quality

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Movie Image Quality The image quality setting determines how much the camera compresses movie images before storing them. Image quality is expressed as image size in pixels. A “pixel” is one of the many tiny dots that make up an image. More pixels (a larger image size) provide finer detail and higher image quality when a movie is played back.

  • Page 109: Recording A Movie

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording a Movie In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “ ”. • This enters the Movie mode and causes “ appear on the monitor screen. Remaining recording time Point the camera at the subject and then press the shutter button.

  • Page 110: Movie Recording Precautions

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS I Movie Recording Precautions • The flash does not fire during movie recording • This camera also records audio. Note the following points when recording a movie. — Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers.

  • Page 111: Recording Audio

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Images may be out of focus if the subject is outside the shooting range of the camera. • Entering the movie mode automatically changes the focus mode to Pan Focus (page 84), regardless of the current mode memory’s (page 121) Focus setting.
  • Page 112 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS In a REC mode, press [MENU]. Select the “REC” tab, select “Audio Snap”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “On” and then press [SET]. • This enters the Audio Snapshot mode. •...

  • Page 113: Recording Your Voice

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • Audio snapshot recording is not supported (audio cannot be recorded) for the following types of recording: “X3” self-timer recording (Triple Self- timer), continuous shutter recording. Recording Your Voice Voice Recording provides quick and easy recording of your voice.
  • Page 114 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording time In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “ ”. • This enters the Voice Recording mode and causes “ ” to appear on the monitor screen. Remaining recording time Press the shutter button to start voice recording.

  • Page 115: Using The Histogram

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS I Audio Recording Precautions • Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers. • Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far from the subject. • Pressing the power button or pressing [ recording and stores any audio recorded up to that point.
  • Page 116 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • A histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an image in terms of the number of pixels. The vertical axis indicates the number of pixels, while the horizontal axis indicates lightness. You can use the histogram to determine whether an image includes the shadowing (left side), mid tones (center), and highlighting (right) required to bring out sufficient image detail.
  • Page 117 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • When the histogram is too far to the left, it means that there are too many dark pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is dark. A histogram that is too far to the left may result in “black out”...

  • Page 118: Rec Mode Camera Settings

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • Note that the above histograms are shown for illustrative purposes only. You may not be able to achieve exactly the same shapes for particular subjects. • A centered histogram does not necessarily guarantee optimum exposure. The recorded image may be over-exposed or under-exposed, even though its histogram is centered.

  • Page 119: Assigning Functions To The [ ] And [ ] Keys

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • You can also configure the settings listed below. See the referenced pages for more information. — Continuous (page 97) — AF Area (page 82) — Anti Shake (page 103) — Quick Shutter (page 81) — Audio Snap (page 112) —...

  • Page 120: Turning The On-Screen Grid On And Off

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you compose images and ensure that the camera is straight when recording. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. Select the “REC” tab, select “Grid”, and then press [ ].

  • Page 121: Specifying Power On Default Settings

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Power On Default Settings The camera’s “mode memory” feature lets you specify the power on default settings individually for the flash mode, focus mode, white balance mode, ISO sensitivity, AF Area, metering, self-timer, flash intensity, digital zoom mode, manual focus position and zoom position.
  • Page 122 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS In a REC mode, press [MENU]. Select the “REC” tab, select “Memory”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the item you want to change, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].

  • Page 123: Specifying Iso Sensitivity

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying ISO Sensitivity You can change the ISO sensitivity setting for better images in places where lighting is dim or when you are using faster shutter speeds. • ISO sensitivity is expressed in terms of values that originally indicated the sensitivity to light for photographic film.

  • Page 124: Selecting The Metering Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Selecting the Metering Mode The metering mode determines what part of the subject is metered for exposure. You can use the following procedure to change the camera’s metering mode. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. Select the “Quality” tab, select “Metering”, and then press [ ].
  • Page 125 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Spot Spot metering takes readings at a very small area. Use this metering method when you want exposure to be set according to the brightness of a particular subject, without it being affected by surrounding conditions. IMPORTANT! •...

  • Page 126: Using The Filter Function

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Filter Function The camera’s filter function lets you alter the tint of an image when you record it. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. Select the “Quality” tab, select “Filter”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].

  • Page 127: Specifying Color Saturation

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Color Saturation Use the following procedure to control the intensity of the image you are recording. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. Select the “Quality” tab, select “Saturation”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].

  • Page 128: Resetting The Camera

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Resetting the Camera Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera’s settings to their initial defaults as shown under “Menu Reference” on page 224. Press [MENU]. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Reset”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Reset”, and then press [SET].

  • Page 129: Playback

    PLAYBACK PLAYBACK You can use the camera’s built-in monitor screen to view images after you record them. Basic Playback Operation Use the following procedure to scroll through files stored in the camera’s memory. Press [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera. •...

  • Page 130: Playing An Audio Snapshot

    The actual display image appears a short while after the preview image. This does not apply to images copied from another digital camera. Playing an Audio Snapshot Perform the steps below to display an audio snapshot (indicated by ) and play its audio.

  • Page 131: Zooming The Display Image

    PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused. Zooming the Display Image Perform the following procedure to zoom the image currently on the monitor screen up to eight times its normal size.

  • Page 132: Resizing An Image

    PLAYBACK Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to shift the image up, down, left, or right. Press [MENU] to return the image to its original size. IMPORTANT! • Depending on the original size of the recorded image, you may not be able to zoom a display image the full eight times normal size.

  • Page 133: Use [ ] And [ ] To Select The Setting You Want, And Then Press [Set]

    PLAYBACK Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. • When selecting the image size, the image size value (pixels) will alternate on the display with a corresponding print size. The print size indicates the optimum paper size when you print an image that is the image size you select.

  • Page 134: Cropping An Image

    PLAYBACK Cropping an Image You can use the following procedure to crop a portion of an enlarged image. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through images and display the one you want to crop. Press [MENU].
  • Page 135 PLAYBACK Move the zoom controller left and right to zoom the image. • The part of the image displayed on the monitor screen is the cropped part. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to to scroll the part to be cropped up, down, left, and right.

  • Page 136: Playing And Editing A Movie

    PLAYBACK Playing and Editing a Movie Playing a Movie Use the following procedure to play a movie you recorded with this camera. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through movies on the monitor screen and display the one you want.

  • Page 137: Editing A Movie

    PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • You can adjust the volume level of movie audio during movie playback only. • You can zoom a movie up to 3.5 times normal size. • The camera’s playback function may not be able to play back movies recorded with another camera, movies transferred from your computer, etc.

  • Page 138: Select This Setting

    PLAYBACK I To cut everything before or after a specific frame While the movie you are editing is playing, press [SET]. • This will pause movie playback. Press [ ]. • You can also display the same screen while in the PLAY mode, by pressing [MENU], selecting the “PLAY”...
  • Page 139 PLAYBACK Display the frame where you want the cut to be located. To do this: Do this: Fast forward or fast reverse Press [ ] or [ ]. playback Pause or unpause movie Press [SET]. playback Scroll paused playback one Press [ ] or [ ].
  • Page 140 PLAYBACK I To cut everything between two specific frames While the movie is playing, press [SET]. • This will pause movie playback. Press [ ]. • You can also display the same screen while in the PLAY mode, by pressing [MENU], selecting the “PLAY”...

  • Page 141: Capturing A Still Image From A Movie (Motion Print)

    PLAYBACK Referring to step 4, search for the cut end screen. When the cut end screen is displayed, press [ ]. • The red portion of the indicator bar shows what part will be cut. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Yes”, and then press [SET].
  • Page 142 PLAYBACK • 1 frame (640 × 480-pixel final data size) Selected main image I To capture a still image from a movie In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through movies on the monitor screen and display the one that contains the frames you want.
  • Page 143 PLAYBACK Use [ ] and [ ] to display the frame that you want to use as the main image. • Holding down either button scrolls at high speed. After selecting the frame you want, press [SET]. • This displays the resulting still image.

  • Page 144: Displaying The 9-Image View

    PLAYBACK Displaying the 9-image View The following procedure displays nine images on the monitor screen at the same time. In the PLAY mode, shift the zoom controller towards ( • This displays the 9-image screen with the image that was on the monitor screen in step 2 in the center, with a selection boundary around it.

  • Page 145: Displaying The Calendar Screen

    PLAYBACK Pressing any button besides [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] displays the full-size version of the image where the selection boundary is located. Displaying the Calendar Screen Use the following procedure to display a 1-month calendar. Each day shows the first file recorded on that day, which makes it easy to find the file you want.

  • Page 146: Playing A Slideshow

    PLAYBACK • To exit the calendar screen, press [MENU] or [DISP]. • On the calendar screen, indicates a voice recording file (page 153). • appears in place of the image when the date contains data that cannot be displayed by this camera.
  • Page 147 PLAYBACK Use the screen that appears to configure the image, time, interval, and effect settings. • All Images Displays all images in camera memory. • OnIy This icon appears only in the case of snapshots and audio snapshots. Images • OnIy This icon appears only in the case of movies.
  • Page 148 “Images” setting is “Favorites” or “ Only”, or when the slideshow “Interval” setting is “MAX”, “1 sec”, or “2 sec”. • Images copied from another digital camera or a computer may take longer time to appear than the slideshow interval time you specify.

  • Page 149: Rotating The Display Image

    PLAYBACK Rotating the Display Image Use the following procedure to rotate the image 90 degrees and register the rotation information along with the image. After you do this, the image is always displayed in its rotated orientation. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Select the “PLAY”...

  • Page 150: Adding Audio To A Snapshot

    • You may not be able to rotate a digital image that was recorded with another type of digital camera. • You cannot rotate the following types of images. — Movie images and the voice recording file icon —...

  • Page 151: To Re-Record Audio

    PLAYBACK In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through snapshots until the one to which you want to add audio is displayed. Press [MENU]. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Dubbing”, and then press [ ]. Press the shutter button to start audio recording.
  • Page 152 PLAYBACK Recording stops after about 30 seconds or when you press the shutter button. • This deletes the existing audio and replaces it with the new one. IMPORTANT! • Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers.

  • Page 153: Playing Back A Voice Recording File

    PLAYBACK Playing Back a Voice Recording File Perform the following steps to play back a voice recording file. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to display the voice recording file (a file with you want to play. Press [SET].

  • Page 154: Displaying Camera Images On A Tv Screen

    PLAYBACK Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen You can display recorded images on a TV screen and even use a TV screen to compose images before you record them. To display camera images on a TV, you need a television equipped with a video input terminal, and the AV cable that comes with the camera.
  • Page 155 PLAYBACK Turn on the TV and select its video input mode. Press [ ] to turn on the camera, and then perform the required operation for playback and recording. IMPORTANT! • Make sure that “Power On” or “Power On/Off” is selected for the camera’s power on/off functions (page 173) when you connect to a TV to view images.

  • Page 156: Selecting The Video Output System

    PLAYBACK Selecting the Video Output System You can select either NTSC or PAL for the video system to match the system of the TV you are using. In a REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Video Out”, and then press [ ].

  • Page 157: Deleting Files

    DELETING FILES DELETING FILES You can delete a single file, or you can delete all files currently in memory. IMPORTANT! • Note that file deletion cannot be undone. Once you delete a file, it is gone. Make sure you really do not need a file anymore before you delete it.

  • Page 158: Deleting All Files

    DELETING FILES Deleting All Files In the PLAY mode, press [ ] ( Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All Files Delete”, and then press [SET]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Yes”. • To exit the file delete operation without deleting anything, select “No”.

  • Page 159: File Management

    FILE MANAGEMENT FILE MANAGEMENT The file management capabilities of the camera make it easy to keep track of images. You can protect files against deletion and store the files you want in the camera’s built-in memory. Folders Your camera automatically creates folders in its built-in memory or on the memory card.

  • Page 160: Protecting Files

    FILE MANAGEMENT Protecting Files Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted (page 157). You can protect files individually or you can protect all files in memory with a single operation. IMPORTANT! • Even if a file is protected, it still will be deleted by a built-in memory format operation (page 174) or a memory card format operation (page 178).

  • Page 161: To Protect All Files In Memory

    FILE MANAGEMENT To protect all files in memory In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Protect”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All Files : On”, and then press [SET]. •...
  • Page 162 FILE MANAGEMENT Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Save”, and then press [SET]. • This displays the names of the files in built-in memory or on the loaded memory card. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the file you want to copy to the FAVORITE folder.

  • Page 163: To Display A File In The Favorite Folder

    FILE MANAGEMENT To display a file in the FAVORITE folder In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Show”, and then press [SET]. •...

  • Page 164: To Delete A File From The Favorite Folder

    FILE MANAGEMENT To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Show”, and then press [SET]. Press [ ] ( Use [ ] and [ ] to select the file you want to delete from the FAVORITE folder.

  • Page 165: Other Settings

    OTHER SETTINGS OTHER SETTINGS Configuring Sound Settings You can configure different sounds to play whenever you turn on the camera, press the shutter button half-way or all the way, or perform a key operation. To configure sound settings Press [MENU]. Select the “Set Up”...

  • Page 166: To Set The Audio Volume Level For Movie And Audio Snapshot Playback

    OTHER SETTINGS To set the audio volume level for movie and audio snapshot playback Press [MENU]. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the playback volume setting you want, and then press [SET].

  • Page 167: Specifying The File Name Serial Number Generation Method

    OTHER SETTINGS IMPORTANT! • You can select any one of the following types of image as the startup image. — The camera’s built-in image — A snapshot — The image only of an audio snapshot • Only one image can be stored in startup image memory at one time.

  • Page 168: Setting The Clock

    OTHER SETTINGS Setting the Clock Use the procedures in this section to select a Home Time Zone, and to change its date and time settings. If you want to change the time and date setting only without changing the Home Time Zone, perform the procedure under “To set the current time and date”...

  • Page 169: To Set The Current Time And Date

    OTHER SETTINGS To set the current time and date Press [MENU]. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Adjust”, and then press [ ]. Set the current date and the time. To do this: Do this: Change the setting at the current Press [ ] or [ ].

  • Page 170: Using World Time

    OTHER SETTINGS Using World Time You can use the World Time screen to select a time zone and instantly change the time setting of the camera’s clock when you go on a trip, etc. World Time lets you select one of 162 cities in 32 time zones.

  • Page 171: Changing The Display Language

    OTHER SETTINGS Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the city you want, and then press [SET]. When the setting is the way you want, press [SET] to apply it and exit the setting screen.

  • Page 172: Changing The Usb Port Protocol

    OTHER SETTINGS Changing the USB Port Protocol You can use the procedure below to change the communication protocol of the camera’s USB port when connecting to a computer, printer, or other external device. Select the protocol that suits the device to which you are connecting.

  • Page 173: Configuring [ ] (Rec) And [ ] (Play)

    OTHER SETTINGS Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ Power On/Off Functions You can use the following procedures to configure [ (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) so power turns on and/or off whenever they are pressed. Press [MENU]. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “REC/PLAY”, and then press [ ].

  • Page 174: Formatting Built-In Memory

    OTHER SETTINGS Formatting Built-in Memory Formatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it. IMPORTANT! • Note that data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered. Check to make sure you do not need any of the data in memory before you format it. •...

  • Page 175: Using A Memory Card

    USING A MEMORY CARD USING A MEMORY CARD You can expand the storage capabilities of your camera by using a commercially available memory card (SD memory card or MultiMediaCard). You can also copy files from built-in memory to a memory card and from a memory card to built-in memory.

  • Page 176: Using A Memory Card

    USING A MEMORY CARD Using a Memory Card IMPORTANT! • Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory card. • Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it. Never try to force a memory card into the slot when you feel resistance.

  • Page 177: To Replace The Memory Card

    • Should water or any foreign object ever get into the card slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove the batteries, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. • Never remove a card from the camera while the green operation lamp is flashing. Doing so can cause the file save operation to fail, and even damage the memory card.

  • Page 178: Formatting A Memory Card

    USING A MEMORY CARD Formatting a Memory Card Formatting a memory card deletes any data already stored on it. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to use the camera to format a memory card. Formatting a memory card on a computer and then using it in the camera can slow down data processing by the camera.

  • Page 179: Copying Files

    USING A MEMORY CARD I Memory Card Precautions • If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore normal operation by reformatting it. However, we recommend that you always take along more than one memory card whenever using the camera far away from the home or office.

  • Page 180: To Copy All The Files In Built-In Memory To A Memory Card

    USING A MEMORY CARD To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card Load the memory card into the camera. Turn on the camera. Next, enter the PLAY mode and press [MENU]. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Copy”, and then press [ ].

  • Page 181: To Copy A Specific File From A Memory Card To Built-In Memory

    USING A MEMORY CARD To copy a specific file from a memory card to built-in memory Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure under “To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card”. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Card and then press [SET].

  • Page 182: Printing Images

    PRINTING IMAGES PRINTING IMAGES A digital camera provides you with a variety of different ways to print the images it records. The three main printing methods are described below. Use the method that best suits your needs. I Professional Print Service The camera’s DPOF feature lets you specify which images...

  • Page 183: Dpof

    The letters “DPOF” stand for “Digital Print Order Format”, which is a format for recording on a memory card or other medium which digital camera images should be printed and how many copies of the image should be printed. Then you can print on a...

  • Page 184: To Configure Print Settings For A Single Image

    PRINTING IMAGES To configure print settings for a single image In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Select images”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to display the image you want.

  • Page 185: To Configure Print Settings For All Images

    PRINTING IMAGES To configure print settings for all images In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All images”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the number of copies.

  • Page 186: Using Pictbridge Or Usb Direct-Print

    PRINTING IMAGES IMPORTANT! • DPOF settings are not cleared automatically after printing is complete. This means that if you perform another printing operation without clearing DPOF settings, printing will be performed in accordance with the last settings you configured. If you want to prevent this from happening, perform the procedure under “To configure print settings for all images”...
  • Page 187 PRINTING IMAGES Press [MENU]. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. When connecting to this type of Select this setting: device: Computer or USB DIRECT- Mass Storage (USB...
  • Page 188 PRINTING IMAGES Use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect the camera to a printer. • Take care when connecting the USB cable to the camera or your computer. USB ports and cable plugs are shaped for proper positioning. •...
  • Page 189 PRINTING IMAGES 10 . Use [ ] and [ ] to select the paper size you want to use for printing, and then press [SET]. • The following are the print sizes that are available. 3.5˝ × 5˝ 5˝ × 7˝ 4˝...

  • Page 190: Date Printing

    PRINTING IMAGES 12 . On the camera’s monitor screen, use [ ] and [ ] to select “Print”, and then press [SET]. • This starts printing and displays the message “Busy... Please wait...” on the monitor screen. The message will disappear after a short while, even though printing is still being performed.

  • Page 191: Print Image Matching Iii

    PRINTING IMAGES I Printing Precautions • See the documentation that comes with your printer for information about print quality and paper settings. • Contact your printer manufacturer for information about models that support PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT, upgrades, etc. • Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera operation while printing is in progress.

  • Page 192: Exif Print

    PRINTING IMAGES Exif Print Exif Print is an internationally supported, open standard file format that makes it possible to capture and display vibrant digital images with accurate colors. With Exif 2.2, files include a wide range of shooting condition information that can be interpreted by an Exif Print printer to produce better- looking prints.

  • Page 193: Viewing Images On A Computer

    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER After using the USB cable to establish a USB connection between the camera and your computer, you can use your computer to view images in file memory and copy images to your computer’s hard disk or other storage media.
  • Page 194 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! • Low battery power can cause the camera to power down suddenly during data communication. Use of the special AC adaptor is recommended to power the camera during data communication. • If you want to transfer files from the camera’s built-in memory to a computer, make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera before you connect the USB cable.
  • Page 195 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Click [USB driver B] and then [Install]. • This starts installation. • Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to complete the installation. • The following steps show installation under the English version of Windows. When the final setup screen appears, click the [Exit] button on the CD-ROM menu to exit the menu, and then remove the CD-ROM from...
  • Page 196 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Turn on the camera, and then press [MENU]. • It makes no difference whether the camera is in a REC mode or the PLAY mode. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Mass Storage”, and then press [SET].
  • Page 197 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Turn on the camera. • This will cause your computer to create a hardware profile for camera’s built-in memory or the memory card loaded in the camera. You do not need to install the USB driver every time. After you install it once, your computer will recognize the camera’s built-in memory or its memory card when you establish a USB connection between the camera and your...
  • Page 198 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER NOTE • If you open a rotated image on your computer, the original unrotated version will appear (page 149). This is true both for a rotated image opened from camera memory and for a rotated image that has been copied to your computer’s hard disk.

  • Page 199: Usb Connection Precautions

    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! • Never use your computer to edit, delete, move, or rename images stored in the camera’s file memory. Doing so can cause problems with the image management data used by the camera, which may make it impossible to display images on the camera or it may cause large error in the number of images value displayed by the camera.

  • Page 200: Using The Camera With A Macintosh Computer

    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer The following are the general steps for viewing and copying files from a Macintosh. You can find details about each operation in the procedures that follow below. Note that you should also refer to the documentation that comes with your Macintosh for other information about USB connections, etc.
  • Page 201 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Make sure the camera’s batteries are fully charged. • To power the camera using AC power, you need to purchase an optionally available AC adaptor. [DC IN 3V] Terminal panel cover Plug AC power cord Turn on the camera, and then press [MENU].
  • Page 202 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Turn off the camera, and connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the camera’s [USB/AV] port and your computer’s USB port. USB port Connector (A) • Take care when connecting the USB cable to the camera or your computer.
  • Page 203 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Double-click the file that contains the image you want to view. • For information about file names, see “Memory Folder Structure” on page 206. NOTE • If you open a rotated image on your Macintosh, the original unrotated version will appear (page 149).

  • Page 204: Using A Memory Card To Transfer Images To A Computer

    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER I USB Connection Precautions • Do not leave the same image displayed on your computer screen for a long time. Doing so can cause the image to “burn in” on the screen. • Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera operation while data communication is in progress.

  • Page 205: Memory Data

    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card Reader/Writer See the user documentation that comes with the SD memory card reader/writer for details about how to use it. Using a Commercially Available PC Card Reader/Writer and PC Card Adaptor (for an SD memory card or MMC) See the user documentation that comes with the PC card reader/writer and PC card adaptor for details about how to use them.

  • Page 206: Memory Folder Structure

    * These folders are created in built-in memory only. I Folder and File Contents • DCIM folder Folder that stores all of the digital camera files • Storage folder Folder for storing files created by the digital camera • Image file...

  • Page 207: Image Files Supported By The Camera

    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER • FAVORITE folder (Built-in memory only) Folder that contains Favorites image files (Image Size: 320 × 240 pixels) • DPOF file folder Folder that contains DPOF files • BEST SHOT folder (Built-in memory only) Folder that contains BEST SHOT user setup files •...
  • Page 208 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER I Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions • Note that the folder named “DCIM” is the parent (top) folder of all the files in memory. When transferring memory contents to a hard disk, CD-R, MO disk, or other external storage, treat all the contents inside a DCIM folder as a set and always keep them together.

  • Page 209: Using The Camera With A Computer

    Macintosh (see page 219). Using the Camera with a Windows Computer Your digital camera comes bundled with useful applications for using it in combination with a computer. Install the applications you need on your computer. About the bundled CD-ROM The CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera contains the applications described below.
  • Page 210 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Purpose Software Name Snapshot retouching, Photohands 1.0 reorientation, printing Movie playback Windows Media Player 9 * DirectX 9.0c Viewing of user Adobe Reader 6.0 documentation (PDF) files – CD-ROM Software Supported Windows Versions XP/2000/Me/98SE/98 Install Photohands 1.0 (page 215).

  • Page 211: Computer System Requirements

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Computer System Requirements Computer system requirements are different for each of the applications. Be sure to check the requirements for the particular application you are trying to use. Note that the values provided here are minimum requirements for running each application.

  • Page 212: Managing Images On A Pc

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Photohands 1.0 OS: XP/2000/Me/98SE/98 Memory: At least 64MB HD: At least 10MB DirectX 9.0c OS: XP/2000/Me/98SE/98 HD: At least 65MB free space during installation, 18MB after installation is complete. Adobe Reader 6.0 OS: XP/2000/Me/98SE CPU: Pentium Memory: 32MB HD: 60MB...

  • Page 213: Getting Started

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER I Getting Started Start up your computer and insert the CD-ROM into its CD- ROM drive. This will automatically launch the menu application, which displays a menu screen on your computer. • The menu application may not start up automatically on some computers.
  • Page 214 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER I Installing Photo Loader Click the “Install” button for “Photo Loader”. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to follow the instructions carefully and completely. If you make a mistake when installing Photo Loader, you may not be able to browse your existing library information and HTML files that are created automatically by Photo Loader.

  • Page 215: Retouching, Reorienting, And Printing A Snapshot

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Click [Exit] to exit DirectX Diagnostic Tool. • If your PC already has DirectX 9.0 or higher installed, you do not need to install DirectX 9.0c from the bundled CD-ROM. • If your PC does not have DirectX 9.0 or higher installed, install DirectX 9.0c from the bundled CD- ROM.
  • Page 216 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER I Getting Started Start up your computer and insert the CD-ROM into its CD- ROM drive. This will automatically launch the menu application, which displays a menu screen on your computer. • The menu application may not start up automatically on some computers.

  • Page 217: Playing A Movie

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Playing a Movie Windows Media Player, which is already installed on most computers, can be used for movie playback. I Movie Playback Precautions Proper movie playback may not be possible on some computers. If you experience problems, try the following. •...

  • Page 218: Viewing User Documentation (Pdf Files)

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) In the “Manual” area, click the name of the manual you want to read. IMPORTANT! • You must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer in order to view the contents of a PDF file.

  • Page 219: Using The Camera With A Macintosh Computer

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer Your digital camera comes bundled with useful applications for using it in combination with a computer. Install the applications you need on your computer. About the bundled CD-ROM The CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera contains the applications described below.

  • Page 220: Computer System Requirements

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Computer System Requirements Computer system requirements are different for each of the applications. Be sure to check the requirements for the particular application you are trying to use. Note that the values provided here are minimum requirements for running each application.

  • Page 221: Managing Images On A Macintosh

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Managing Images on a Macintosh I To manage images on a Macintosh running OS 9 Install the Photo Loader application from the CD-ROM that comes with the camera. • Use the CD-ROM whose contents label shows “Photo Loader”.

  • Page 222: Playing A Movie

    Acrobat Reader. I To view the camera user’s guide On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder. Open the “Digital Camera” folder, and then open the folder for the language whose user’s guide you want to view. Open the file named “camera_xx.pdf”.

  • Page 223: To Register As A Camera User

    I To view the Photo Loader user’s guide On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder. Open the “Photo Loader” folder and then open the “English” folder. Open “PhotoLoader_english”. To register as a camera user Internet registration only is supported. Visit the following CASIO website to register: http://world.casio.com/qv/register/...

  • Page 224: Appendix

    APPENDIX APPENDIX Menu Reference The following shows lists of menus that appear in REC modes and the PLAY mode, and their settings. • The settings that are underlined in the following table are initial defaults. I REC Modes G REC Tab Menu Continuous On / Off Self-timer...
  • Page 225 APPENDIX G Quality Tab Menu 5M (2560 × 1920) / Size 5M (3:2) (2560 × 1712(3:2)) / 4M (2304 × 1728) / 3M (2048 × 1536) / 2M (1600 × 1200) / VGA (640 × 480) Quality Fine / Normal / Economy (Snapshots) Quality HQ / Normal / LP...
  • Page 226 APPENDIX I PLAY Mode G PLAY Tab Menu Slideshow Start / Images / Time / Interval / Effect / Cancel MOTION PRINT 9 frames / 1 frame / Cancel Movie Editing Cut (Before) / (Between) / Favorites Show / Save / Cancel DPOF Select images / All images / Cancel Protect...

  • Page 227: Indicator Lamp Reference

    APPENDIX Indicator Lamp Reference The camera has three indicator lamps: a green operation lamp, a red operation lamp, and a self-timer lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the camera. Operation lamp Self-timer lamp Red Green * There are three lamp flash patterns.
  • Page 228 APPENDIX Self- Operation Lamp timer lamp Green Memory card is locked. / Cannot create folder. / Memory is full. / Write error Pattern 3 Low battery alert Pattern 3 Formatting card Pattern 3 Powering down IMPORTANT! • When you are using a memory card, never remove Meaning the card from the camera while the green operation lamp is flashing.
  • Page 229 APPENDIX I PLAY Mode Self- timer Operation Lamp lamp Green Operational (Power on, recording enabled) One of the following operations is being performed: delete, DPOF, image protect, copy, format, power Pattern 3 down, image resizing, image trimming, after recording, MOTION PRINT, movie editing Memory card problem / Memory Pattern 2...

  • Page 230: Troubleshooting Guide

    APPENDIX Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Power does not turn on. 1) The batteries are not oriented correctly. 2) The batteries are dead. 3) You are using the wrong type of AC adaptor. Camera suddenly powers 1) Auto Power Off activated (page 48). down.
  • Page 231 APPENDIX Symptom The subject is out of focus The image is not focused properly. in the recorded image. Scenery shots are out of 1) The image is not focused properly. focus. 2) The wrong focus mode is selected. 3) The wrong BEST SHOT scene is selected. The flash does not fire.
  • Page 232 APPENDIX Symptom Monitor screen image is 1) You are using the Manual Focus mode ( out of focus. and have not focused the image. 2) You are trying to use the Macro mode ( when shooting a scenery or portrait shot. 3) You are trying to use the Auto Focus mode a close-up shot.
  • Page 233 APPENDIX Symptom Vertical lines on the Recording a very brightly lit subject can cause a monitor screen. vertical band to appear in the monitor screen image. Out of focus images. The subject is outside the shooting range of the camera. Digital noise in images.
  • Page 234 APPENDIX Symptom All buttons and switches Circuit problem caused by electrostatic charge, are disabled. impact, etc. while the camera was connected to another device. Monitor screen is off. USB communication is in progress. Cannot transfer files over a 1) USB cable is not connected securely. 2) USB driver is not installed.

  • Page 235: If You Have Problems Installing The Usb Driver

    Windows 98SE/98 before installing the USB driver from the bundled CD-ROM, or if you have another type of driver installed. This will make it impossible for the computer to recognize the digital camera when it is connected. If this happens, you will need to re-install the camera’s USB driver.

  • Page 236: Display Messages

    APPENDIX Display Messages Battery is low. The batteries are dead. Cannot correct Keystone correction cannot be performed for some image! reason. The image will be stored as-is, without correction (page 106). Can not find the file. The camera cannot find a image specified by the slideshow “Images”...
  • Page 237 SYSTEM ERROR Your camera system is corrupted. Contact your retailer or a CASIO service center. The card is locked. The LOCK switch of the SD memory card is locked. You cannot store images to or delete images from a memory card that is locked.

  • Page 238: Specifications

    APPENDIX Specifications Product ... Digital Camera Model ... EX-Z10 I Camera Functions Image Files Format Snapshots ... JPEG (Exif Ver.2.2); DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) 1.0 standard; DPOF compliant Movies ... AVI (Motion JPEG) Audio ... WAV Recording Media ... 8.7MB built-in memory...
  • Page 239 APPENDIX • Movies Image Maximum Approximate Approximate Size Recording Data Rate Recording (Pixels) Time Per (Frame Rate) Time for Built- File in Memory Until 10.2 megabits 7 seconds 640 × 480 memory per second full (30 frames / second) Normal Until 6.1 megabits 11 seconds...
  • Page 240 APPENDIX Exposure Control Light Metering ... Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot by Exposure ... Program AE, Aperture priority AE, Shutter speed priority AE, Manual exposure Exposure Compensation ... –2EV to +2EV (1/3EV units) Shutter ... CCD electronic shutter; mechanical shutter Program AE: 1/8 to 1/2000 second Manual Exposure / Shutter Speed Priority AE: 60 to 1/2000 second Aperture Priority AE: 1 to 1/2000...
  • Page 241 APPENDIX Monitor Screen ... 2.0-inch TFT color LCD 84,960 pixels (354 × 240) Viewfinder ... Monitor screen and optical viewfinder Timekeeping Functions ... Built-in digital quartz clock Date and Time ... Recorded with image data Auto Calendar ... To 2049 World Time ...
  • Page 242 APPENDIX The above figures are approximations only. The above guidelines are based on the following battery types: Alkaline: Panasonic LR6(GW) Matsushita Battery Industrial Co., Ltd. DURACELL ULTRA MX1500 Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride: HR-3UF (Rated Capacitance 2500 mAh) SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. Lithium: FR6 Energizer Holdings, Inc.

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