Page 1 EX-Z75 EX-Z75 User’s Guide User’s Guide Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product. Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product. • Before using it, be sure to read the precautions • Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’s Guide.
Page 2: Unpacking
As you unpack your camera, check to make sure that all items shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer. Digital Camera * The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS UNPACKING QUICK START BASICS First, charge the battery ..... . 9 Configuring Display Language, Date, and Time Settings ......11 Using a Memory Card .
Page 4 SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT Holding the Camera Correctly ....57 Shooting a Snapshot......58 ■...
Page 5 ADVANCED SETTINGS Changing the Focus Mode ....97 ■ Using Auto Focus ■ Using Macro Focus ■ Using Fixed Focus (Pan Focus) ■...
Page 6 EDITING IMAGES Resizing a Snapshot ..... . . 137 Cropping a Snapshot ..... . 138 Keystone Correction .
Page 7 OTHER SETTINGS Configuring Camera Sound Settings ..162 Turning the Startup Screen On or Off ..163 Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Rule .
Page 8 APPENDIX General Guide ......209 Monitor Screen Contents ....211 Menu Reference .
Page 9: Quick Start Basics
QUICK START BASICS First, charge the battery ■ Using the Battery Charger to Charge Load the battery into the battery charger. Plug the battery charger into a household power outlet. [CHARGE] lamp lights red during charging. [CHARGE] lamp goes out when charging is complete. •...
Page 10 ■ Loading the Battery into the Camera Open the battery cover. While pressing lightly on the cover, slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow to open. Load the battery into the camera. Close the battery cover. QUICK START BASICS...
Page 11: Configuring Display Language, Date, And Time Settings
Configuring Display Language, Date, and Time Settings [ON/OFF] (Power) [BS] The settings on this page are required the first time you turn on the camera after purchasing it. • If you make a mistake when configuring the language, date, and time settings, you can change the settings (pages 165, 169).
Page 12 Use [ ] and [ ] to select the date format and then press [SET]. Example: December 19, 2007 To display the date like this: 07/12/19 19/12/07 12/19/07 Set the date and the time. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want (year, month, day, hour, minute) and then use [ ] and [ ] to change the setting. To switch between 12-hour and 24-hour format, press [BS].
Page 13: Using A Memory Card
Using a Memory Card ■ Loading a Memory Card into the Camera When a memory card is loaded, the camera stores images you shoot on the card. NOTE • Though the camera has built-in memory, using a memory card provides additional capacity you can use to store more images, high-quality and large-size images, and longer movies.
Page 14 ■ Formatting a Memory Card Before you can use a memory card with your camera, you must format it. IMPORTANT! • Formatting a memory card that already has snapshots or other files on it, will delete its contents. Normally you do not need to format a memory card again.
Page 15: Shooting A Snapshot
Shooting a Snapshot Auto icon 15:37 Focus Frame Monitor Screen Press [ This enters the REC mode and displays “ on the monitor screen. Operation Lamp Point the camera at the subject. While taking care to keep the camera still, half- press the shutter button.
Page 16 Snapshot Image Size and Image Quality Your camera lets you select from among various image size and quality settings. Note that image size and quality settings affect how many images can be stored in memory. • You can change the image size and quality settings as required to shoot a smaller or lower-resolution image for attachment to an e-mail message, for publishing on a website, etc.
Page 17: Viewing Snapshots
■ Fully pressing the shutter button without waiting for Auto Focus Fully pressing the shutter button without waiting for Auto Focus to operate will record using Quick Shutter (page 103). Quick Shutter lets you capture exactly the moment you want. •...
Page 18: Shooting A Movie
Shooting a Movie Movie Icon Remaining Recording Time Recording Time Movie Recording Screen Press [ ] to enter the REC mode. Press [BS] (BEST SHOT). Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the “ (Movie) scene and then press [SET]. “...
Page 19: Viewing A Movie
Viewing a Movie The film-like frame that appears on the monitor screen indicates that this is an image from a movie. “ ” Movie icon Press [ Use [ ] and [ ] to select the movie you want to play. When scrolling through images, a movie is displayed on the monitor screen by showing its first frame.
Page 20: Deleting A File
Deleting a File You can use the following procedure to delete files you have transferred to your computer’s hard disk, images you have printed, or files you simply no longer need. This frees up memory for recording more images. ] (PLAY) [ ] [ ] [ ] ( Press [...
Page 21: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Features ■ BEST SHOT for beautiful shots simply by selecting a sample image built into the camera Simply select the scene that is Example: Select for similar to what you want to shoot (Night Scene Portrait, Flower, etc.), for instant camera setups. A dedicated [BS] button gives you direct access to the BEST SHOT library of sample scenes.
Page 22: Read This First
■ Powerful Print Features • DPOF feature for easy specification of date stamping and the number of copies (page 177) • Timestamp feature that stamps the date into the image data (page 115) • Support for PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT for easy at- home printing on a printer that supports one of these standards, without a computer (page 174) Read this first!
Page 23 Note that CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any misuse of this product that infringes on the copyrights of others or that violates copyright laws.
Page 24 CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. is forbidden under copyright laws. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages or loss suffered by you or any third party due to the use or malfunction of this product.
Page 25: Precautions During Use
Precautions during Use ■ Take test shots before shooting the final shot. • Before shooting your final image, shoot a test shot to ensure that the camera is recording correctly. ■ Avoid Use While In Motion • Never use the camera to record or play back images while operating an automobile or other vehicle, or while walking.
Page 26: Display Panel
Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present. 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Remove the battery from the camera, taking care to protect yourself against burn injury. 3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. INTRODUCTION...
Page 27 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Remove the battery from the camera. 3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. ■ Dropping and Rough Treatment •...
Page 28 • Never try to take the camera apart or modify it in any way. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock, burn injury, and other personal injury. Be sure to leave all internal inspection, maintenance, and repair up to your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. ■...
Page 29 Doing so can damage the battery, and cause deterioration of its performance and loss of service life. • This battery is intended for use with a CASIO Digital Camera only. Use with any other device creates the risk of the battery damage, or deterioration of battery performance and service life.
Page 30: Battery Life
• If a battery is to be used by young children, make sure that a responsible adult makes them aware of the precautions and proper handling instructions, and make sure that they handle battery correctly. • Should fluid from a battery accidentally get onto clothing or your skin, immediately rinse it off with clean tap water.
Page 31: 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 camera memory. – Removing the battery or memory card from the camera while the camera is performing an operation –...
Page 32: Power Supply
■ Condensation • Sudden and extreme temperature changes, such as when the camera is moved from the outdoors on a cold winter day into a warm room, can cause water droplets called “condensation” to form on the interior and the exterior of the camera. Note that condensation can cause malfunction of the camera.
Page 33: Caring For Your Camera
■ Caring for your camera • Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the lens surface can interfere with proper operation of the camera. Avoid touching the lens surface. To clean the lens surface, use a blower to blow off dust or foreign matter and then wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
Page 34: Getting Ready
GETTING READY Charging the Battery Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20). IMPORTANT! • Use of any type of battery other than NP-20 is not supported. The battery is not fully charged when you use the camera for the first time after purchasing it.
Page 35 If an error still continues to occur after you perform the above steps, it could mean that the battery is faulty. Contact your nearest CASIO authorized service center. GETTING READY...
Page 36: To Load The Battery
IMPORTANT! • Use the special charger (BC-11L) to charge the special lithium ion battery (NP-20). Never use any other type of charger device. Attempting to use a different charger can result in unexpected accident. • Charging the battery while it is still warm immediately after removing it from the camera can result in only partial charging.
Page 37 Load the battery into the camera. With the EXILIM logo on the battery facing upwards (in the direction of the monitor screen), hold the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow as you slide the battery into the camera. Press the battery in until the stopper secures it in place.
Page 38 ■ Checking Remaining Battery Power As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates remaining power as shown below. Remaining High Power Battery Indicator Indicator Light Orange Color blue “ ” indicates that battery power is low. Charge the battery as soon as possible.
Page 39: Replacing The Battery
Replacing the Battery Open the battery cover. With the camera oriented with its monitor screen facing upwards as shown in the illustration, slide the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow and hold it there. • This will cause the battery to come out part way. While still holding the stopper, pull the battery out the rest of the way.
Page 40: Using The Camera In Another Country
■ Storage Precautions • Though a rechargeable lithium ion battery provides high capacity in a compact configuration, long-term storage while charged can cause it to deteriorate. – If you do not plan to use a battery for some time, fully use up its charge before storing it.
Page 41: Turning Power On And Off
Turning Power On and Off ■ Turning Power On To turn power on and enter the REC mode Press [ON/OFF] (Power) or [ ] (REC). To turn power on and enter the PLAY mode Press [ ] (PLAY). Pressing a button causes the operation lamp to light green momentarily and turns on power.
Page 42 ■ Turning Power Off Press [ON/OFF] (Power). NOTE • You can configure the camera so power does not turn on when you press [ ] (REC) or [ also configure the camera to turn off when you press [ (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) (page 171).
Page 43 ■ Battery Power Conservation Features This camera is equipped with a sleep function and auto power off function to conserve battery power. You can configure these settings in the REC mode as described below. Feature Description Name The monitor screen turns off (goes into a sleep state) if no operation is Sleep performed for a preset amount of...
Page 44: Using A Memory Card
Using a Memory Card You can store images you shoot with the camera on a memory card. It is up to you to purchase a commercially available memory card. In addition to memory card storage, the camera also has built-in memory, which is enough to hold a few snapshots or a short movie.
Page 45 IMPORTANT! • See the instructions that come with the memory card for information about how to use it. • Certain types of cards can slow down processing speeds. If you are using a slow memory card, you may not be able to record a movie using the “HQ”...
Page 46: Loading A Memory Card Into The Camera
Loading a Memory Card into the Camera IMPORTANT! • Make sure you always turn off the camera before loading or removing a memory card. • Be sure to orient the card correctly when loading it. Never try to force a memory card into the slot when you feel resistance.
Page 47: Replacing The Memory Card
• Should water or any foreign object ever get into the card slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove the battery, and contact your retailer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. • Never remove a card from the camera while the operation lamp is flashing green.
Page 48: Formatting A Memory Card
Formatting a Memory Card Before using a new memory card for the first time, you need to format it. Once you format a memory card, you will not need to format it each time you use it. Formatting a memory card that already has files on it will delete its contents.
Page 49: Using On-Screen Menus
■ Memory Card Precautions • If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore normal operation by reformatting it. However, it is recommended that you always take along more than one memory card whenever using the camera far away from the home or office.
Page 50 Menu Screen Operation Buttons [ ] [ ] Select tabs. [ ] is also used to apply a setting. [ ] [ ] Select a setting option. [SET] Applies the selected settings. [MENU] Exits the menu screen. The following is the procedure for menu operations in the REC mode.
Page 51: Configuring Monitor Screen Settings
Configuring Monitor Screen Settings You can use the display menu to configure various monitor screen settings. Selecting a Screen Layout The contents of the layout setting menu depend on whether the camera is in the REC mode or the PLAY mode. ■...
Page 52 Panel Description setting With this option, the image being composed completely fills the monitor screen. This setting is best when you want to display the subject on a large 16:9 aspect ratio monitor screen (page 62). Icons are superimposed on the displayed image. All screen shots in this manual show what appears when the Operation Panel is turned on.
Page 53 *1 Image quality cannot be changed using Panel (Operation Panel). *2 You can select date or time display. *3 You can use the “Date Style” to select either month/day or day/month for date display (page 167). The time display format is always 24 hours, regardless of the current settings of the camera’s “Adjust”...
Page 54 ■ PLAY Mode Screen Layout The PLAY mode screen layout settings let you select how display images are shown on the monitor screen. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the “Set Up” tab. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “...
Page 55: Turning Display Information On And Off
Turning Display Information On and Off You can turn display information on and off by pressing [ ] (DISP). You can configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode. Display Information Description Setting Turns on display of camera setting and other Show information.
Page 56: If You Lose Your Way
If you lose your way... Perform one of the following operations if you find that you have gotten lost while performing button operations during recording or playback. REC mode To return to the normal snapshot Current Screen or movie recording screen, press: Menu screen [MENU] or [ BEST SHOT screen...
Page 57: Shooting A Snapshot
SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT Holding the Camera Correctly Holding the camera with one hand can result in accidental hand movement. Hold the camera securely with both hands when shooting snapshots. • To protect against accidentally dropping the camera, attach the wrist strap and make sure it is around your fingers or wrist while you are operating the camera.
Page 58: Shooting A Snapshot
NOTE • Good-looking images are impossible if you move the camera when you press the shutter button or while the Auto Focus operation is being performed. Holding the camera correctly, carefully press the shutter button and take care that you do not move the camera as the shutter releases.
Page 59 Focus the image. While the focus frame is aligned with the subject, half-press the shutter button. Auto Focus will focus the image automatically, and the focus frame and operation lamp will turn green. The aperture, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity also will be set automatically.
Page 60 NOTE • The aperture value indicates the size of the opening that lets light into the camera. A larger aperture value indicates a smaller opening. The camera adjusts this setting automatically. • Shutter speed indicates the amount of time that light is allowed into the camera.
Page 61: Specifying Image Size
Specifying Image Size A digital camera image is a collection of small dots (pixels). The size of an image indicates how many pixels it contains, and is expressed as horizontal pixels × vertical pixels. The initial factory default image size setting is 7M (3072 ×...
Page 62 NOTE • You also can change the image size setting using the menu that appears when you press [MENU] (pages 49, 215). • The following information changes on the display during the image size selection operation. – Image size in megabytes (M) (3M, etc.) –...
Page 63: Specifying Image Quality
Specifying Image Quality Your camera lets you select “Fine” (maximum image quality), “Normal”, or “Economy” (maximum memory economy) for the image quality setting. The initial setting is “Normal”. Select “Fine” if you want to give priority to image quality, or “Economy” to give priority to the number of images you can store in memory.
Page 64: Using The Easy Mode
Using the easy Mode The easy mode eliminates troublesome setups. This mode is recommended for those who are new to digital imaging. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the second option from the bottom (easy mode). Use [ ] and [ ] to select “...
Page 65 Press [MENU]. The easy menu displays larger text than standard menus. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the menu item you want, and then press [SET]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].
Page 66: Snapshot Shooting Precautions
Snapshot Shooting Precautions ■ Operation • Never open the battery cover while the operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so can result in incorrect storage of the image you just shot, damage to other images stored in memory, malfunction of the camera, etc. •...
Page 67: Auto Focus Restrictions
Auto Focus Restrictions • Proper focus may not be possible when shooting the following types of subjects. – Solid color wall or other very low contrast subject – Strongly back lit subject – Very shiny subject – Blinds or other subject with a repeating horizontal pattern –...
Page 68 Press the zoom button to change the zoom factor. Press this side of the To do this: zoom button: Enlarge the subject and narrow the range Reduce the size of the subject and broaden the range – For more information, see “Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom Switch Point”...
Page 69 ■ Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom Switch Point If you hold down the [ ] side of the zoom button in step 2 of the above procedure, the zoom operation will stop when the optical zoom factor reaches its maximum. Momentarily releasing the zoom button and then holding down its [ to digital zoom, which you can use to set an even higher zoom factor.
Page 70 • The image deterioration point depends on the image size (page 62). The smaller the image size, the higher the zoom factor you can use before reaching the image deterioration point. • Though digital zoom generally causes a deterioration of image quality, some digital zoom without image deterioration is possible with image sizes of “5M (2560 ×...
Page 71: Using Flash
Using Flash Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use. Flash Setting Description Auto Flash Flash fires automatically in accordance with exposure (amount of light and brightness) conditions. • Initial factory default setting. Flash Off Flash does not fire.
Page 72 NOTE • When operation panel setting is turned off (page 51), you can cycle through the flash modes by pressing [ ] IMPORTANT! • When using flash, take care Flash that the flash window is not blocked by your fingers or the camera strap.
Page 73 ■ Checking the Flash Mode The current flash mode is indicated on the monitor screen and by the operation lamp when you half-press the shutter button. Operation Lamp Flashes orange while the flash is charging. “ ” indicates flash will fire. •...
Page 74: Using Flash Assist
■ Using Flash Assist The subject in an image will look too dark if flash intensity is not enough to reach a subject that is too far away. When this happens, you can use flash assist to supplement the brightness of the subject so it appears as if flash illumination was sufficient.
Page 75: Using The Self-Timer
■ Flash Precautions • The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is too far away or too close. • Flash charging time depends on operating conditions (battery condition, ambient temperature, etc.) With a fully charged battery, it takes anywhere from a few seconds to 7 seconds. •...
Page 76 In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the third option from the top (Self-timer). Use [ ] and [ ] to select the self-timer type and then press [SET]. This causes an indicator identifying the selected self- timer type to appear on the monitor screen.
Page 77: Using Continuous Shutter
NOTE • The indicator “1sec” appears on the monitor screen between Triple Self-timer shots. How long it takes for the camera to get ready to shoot again after it shoots an image depends on the image size and quality settings, whether or not a memory card is loaded in the camera, and the flash charge condition.
Page 78 IMPORTANT! • The speed of continuous shutter recording depends on the type of memory card loaded in the camera. When shooting to built-in memory, continuous shutter shooting is relatively slow. • Turning off the camera automatically turns off the Continuous Shutter mode. •...
Page 79: Adding Audio To A Snapshot
Adding Audio to a Snapshot You can add an audio recording to snapshots, if you want. Use this feature to add a verbal explanation or a description of the mood to a snapshot, or to capture the sounds of the people in the snapshot.
Page 80 Playing Back Snapshot Audio Audio snapshots in the PLAY mode are indicated by the “ icon. Press [SET] while an audio snapshot is displayed to play back its audio. • For information about the playback operation, see page 126. IMPORTANT! •...
Page 81: Shooting A Movie
SHOOTING A MOVIE Movie Image Quality Before shooting a movie, you should specify a movie image quality setting. Movie image quality is a standard that determines the detail, smoothness, and clarity of a movie during playback. Shooting with the high-quality (HQ) setting will result in better image quality, but it also shortens the amount of time you can shoot.
Page 82: Shooting A Movie
Shooting a Movie Audio is also recorded while you shoot a movie. Audio is monaural. In the REC mode, press [BS]. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the “ (Movie) scene and then press [SET]. This causes “...
Page 83: Movie Recording Precautions
Movie Recording Precautions • You cannot use flash while shooting a movie. • The camera also records audio. Note the following points when shooting a movie. – Take care that the microphone is not blocked by your fingers, etc. – Good results are not possible when the camera is too far away from what you are trying to record.
Page 84: Using Best Shot
USING BEST SHOT With BEST SHOT, you simply select the sample scene that is like the one you are trying to shoot, and the camera sets up automatically. Even difficult backlight scenes (which result in the main subject being too dark if set up improperly) come out looking great! ■...
Page 85 Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the boundary to select the scene you want to select. • Pressing [ ] or [ ] while the red boundary is at the edge of the screen will scroll to the next screen of BEST SHOT scenes.
Page 86 IMPORTANT! • Night Scene, Fireworks scenes use slow shutter speeds. Since a slow shutter speed increases the chance of digital noise in the image, the camera automatically performs a digital noise reduction process on slow shutter images. Because of this, such images take longer to store after you press the shutter button.
Page 87 Displaying Detailed Information about a BEST SHOT Scene To display detailed information about a BEST SHOT scene, select it with the red boundary on the scene selection screen and then press the zoom button. The following are the different operations you can perform while the scene description screen is on the display.
Page 88 ■ Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Scenes You can use the procedure below to save the setups of snapshots that you shot as BEST SHOT scenes. After that, you can recall a setup whenever you want to use it. In the REC mode, press [BS]. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select “BEST SHOT”...
Page 89: Reducing The Effects Of Hand And Subject
Deleting a BEST SHOT User Scene Perform the following steps when you want to delete a BEST SHOT user scene. In the REC mode, press [BS]. Press the zoom button to display its explanation screen. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the BEST SHOT user scene you want to delete.
Page 90: Operation Panel
■ Turning on Anti Shake Using the Panel (Operation Panel) In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the fourth option from the top (Anti Shake). Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Auto” and then press [SET].
Page 91: Taking Bright Images Without Flash
Taking Bright Images without Flash The BEST SHOT “High Sensitivity” scene makes it possible for you to take natural looking images without using the flash, even when lighting is low Normal Snapshot (With flash) Snapshot with High Sensitivity In the REC mode, press [BS]. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the “High Sensitivity”...
Page 92: Shooting Images Of Business Cards And Documents (Business Shot)
Shooting Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot) Shooting a business card, document, whiteboard, or similarly shaped object from an angle can cause the subject to appear misshaped in the resulting image. The BEST SHOT Business Shot scenes correct the shape of rectangular objects so they appear natural.
Page 93 ■ Shooting an Image Using a Business Shot Scene After selecting either of the BEST SHOT Business Shot scenes, compose the image and press the shutter button to shoot. This displays a screen that shows all of the rectangular shapes in the image that qualify as candidates for keystone correction.
Page 94: Restoring An Old Photograph
IMPORTANT! • Make sure the entire object you are trying to shoot (correct) is enclosed within the monitor screen. The camera will not be able to detect the shape of the object correctly unless it is enclosed entirely within the monitor screen. •...
Page 95 NOTE • When the camera is at an angle to the photograph you are recording, the shape of the photograph may appear distorted in the recorded image. Auto keystone correction corrects for this distortion, which means that a photograph appears normal even if you record it at an angle. ■...
Page 96 Use the zoom button to change the cropping boundary to the desired size. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the selection boundary to the desired location and then press [SET]. The camera will correct color automatically and save the corrected image.
Page 97: Advanced Settings
ADVANCED SETTINGS Changing the Focus Mode Your camera provides you with the five focus modes described below. The initial factory default focus mode is Auto Focus. Focus Mode Description Auto Automatic focus when the shutter button is half-pressed. Focus During movie recording, the Auto Focus Mode is disabled and the camera switches to the Pan Focus Mode automatically.
Page 98: Using Auto Focus
Perform the following steps to change the focus mode. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. On the “REC” tab, select “Focus” and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to Focus Mode Icon select the focus mode setting you want and then press [SET].
Page 99: Using Macro Focus
When the image is focused, press the shutter button the rest of the way to shoot. IMPORTANT! • During movie recording, the Auto Focus Mode is disabled and the camera switches to the Pan Focus Mode automatically. NOTE • When proper focusing is not possible because the subject is closer than the Auto Focus range, the camera will switch to the Macro Focus range automatically (Auto Macro).
Page 100 NOTE • When Macro Focus cannot focus properly because the subject is too far away, the camera will switch to the Auto Focus range automatically (Auto Macro). • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while shooting with Macro Focus, values will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focus range.
Page 101 Auto Focus and Macro Focus Shooting Tips Changing the Auto Focus Area Use the following procedure to change the metering area used for Auto Focus (AF). In the REC mode, press [MENU]. On the “REC” tab, select “AF Area” and then press [ ].
Page 102 Using Focus Lock “Focus lock” is the name of a technique you can use when you want to shoot an image in which the subject to be focused on is not within the focus frame in the center of the screen. •...
Page 103 Quick Shutter If you press the shutter button all the way without waiting for Auto Focus while Quick Shutter is turned on, the camera will record the image using a high-speed focus operation that is much faster than normal Auto Focus. This helps to avoid missing a special moment while you wait for the camera to Auto Focus.
Page 104: Using Fixed Focus (Pan Focus)
Using Fixed Focus (Pan Focus) Pan Focus (PF) fixes focus for a relatively wide focus range, which means you can shoot without waiting for the Auto Focus operation to finish. When you are ready to shoot, press the shutter button all the way, without pausing. Using Infinity Focus As its name suggests, Infinity Focus fixes focus at infinity ( Use this mode when shooting scenery and other faraway...
Page 105 Use [ ] and [ ] to focus the image, as you view the results on the monitor screen. At this time the image that is within the boundary will enlarge and fill the monitor screen, which aids in focusing. For this: Press this button: Closer focus...
Page 106: Correcting Image Brightness (Ev Shift)
Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift) You can manually adjust an image’s exposure value (EV value) before shooting it. This feature helps to achieve better results when shooting a backlit subject, a strongly lit subject indoors, or a subject that is against a dark background. Exposure Compensation Value: –2.0EV to +2.0EV Unit: 1/3EV In the REC mode, press [SET].
Page 107 After the EV value is the way you want, press [SET] to apply it. The exposure compensation value you set remains in effect until you change it. IMPORTANT! • When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation.
Page 108: Controlling White Balance
Controlling White Balance Shooting on a cloudy day can give your subject a blue cast, while shooting under white fluorescent lighting can give your subject a green cast. White balance corrects for different types of lighting so the colors in your images always look natural. In the REC mode, press [SET].
Page 109 NOTE • You also can change the white balance setting using the menu that appears when you press [MENU] (pages 49, 215). • When “Auto” is selected for the white balance setting, the camera automatically determines the white point of the subject.
Page 110: Specifying Iso Sensitivity
Under the lighting conditions you plan to use when shooting, point the camera at a blank white piece of paper so it fills the entire monitor screen and then press the shutter button. White sheet of paper The camera will adjust white balance settings for the current conditions, and display “Complete”...
Page 111 Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. To shoot with this level of sensitivity: Automatically selected by camera. High NOTE • You also can change the ISO sensitivity setting using the menu that appears when you press [MENU] (pages 49, 215).
Page 112: Specifying The Metering Mode
Specifying the Metering Mode The metering mode determines what part of the subject is metered for exposure. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. On the “Quality” tab, select “Metering” and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
Page 113: Using The Camera's Filter Effects
IMPORTANT! • The metering mode will change to “Center Weighted” automatically if you change the EV shift value (page 106) to anything other than 0.0 while “Multi” is selected. The metering mode will change back to “Center Weighted” when the EV shift value is changed back to 0.0. •...
Page 114: Controlling Image Sharpness
Controlling Image Sharpness Use the following procedure to adjust the sharpness of subject outlines in your images. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. On the “Quality” tab, select “Sharpness” and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
Page 115: Adjusting Image Contrast
Adjusting Image Contrast Use the following procedure to adjust the contrast of your images. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. On the “Quality” tab, select “Contrast” and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
Page 116: Using The On-Screen Histogram To Check Exposure
IMPORTANT! • Even if you do not stamp the date and/or time with Timestamp, you can do so later using the DPOF function and the printing software function (page 180). • Once date and time information is stamped in a print, it cannot be edited or deleted.
Page 117 ■ How to Use the Histogram 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. If the histogram appears too lopsided for some reason, you can use EV shift to move it left or right in order to achieve better balance.
Page 118: Other Useful Recording Functions
IMPORTANT! • A centered histogram does not necessarily guarantee optimum exposure. If you intentionally want to over expose or under expose the image, you may not want a centered histogram. • Due to the limitations of exposure compensation, you may not be able to achieve an optimum histogram configuration.
Page 119: Using Key Customize To Assign Functions [ ] And [ ]
Using Key Customize to Assign Functions [ ] and [ ] Key Customize lets you assign any one of the five functions listed below to the [ ] and [ ] keys. Once you do, you will be able to use the assigned functions while shooting snapshots or movies, without going through the menus.
Page 120: Displaying An On-Screen Grid
Displaying an On-screen Grid The on-screen grid can be displayed on the REC mode monitor screen for easy alignment when composing images. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. On the “REC” tab, select “Grid” and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
Page 121: Using Icon Help
Using Icon Help Icon help displays guidance text about an icon when you select it on the monitor screen while in the REC mode (page 211). • Icon help text is displayed for the following functions: Recording mode, metering, flash mode, white balance, self- timer, EV shift.
Page 122: Using Mode Memory To Configure Power On Default Settings
Using Mode Memory to Configure Power On Default Settings You can configure the camera so it saves certain settings in “mode memory” whenever it is turned off, and restores the settings the next time you turn the camera back on. This keeps you from having to configure the camera each time you turn it off and on.
Page 123 Mode Setting Memory On Exits BEST SHOT BEST SHOT when camera is turned off. Flash Auto Focus Auto White Balance Auto Auto AF Area Spot Setting at power off Metering Multi Self-timer Flash Intensity Digital Zoom Focus mode before MF Position manual focus was selected.
Page 124: Resetting The Camera To Its Initial Factory Defaults
Resetting the Camera to Its Initial Factory Defaults Use the following procedure when you want to return to the camera to its initial factory default settings, which are the ones that are configured when you first purchase the camera. See “Menu Reference”...
Page 125: Viewing Snapshots And Movies
VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES Viewing a Snapshot Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s monitor screen. Press [ ] to enter the PLAY mode. • This will display one of the snapshots in memory, along with some information about the settings used to shoot it (page 213).
Page 126: Listening To The Audio Of An Audio Snapshot
Note that if you copy an image from another type of digital camera, only a rough image may be shown on the monitor screen.
Page 127: Viewing A Movie
Audio Playback Controls To do this: Do this: Fast forward or fast reverse Hold down [ ] or [ ]. playback Pause or restart playback Press [SET]. Press [ ] and then use [ ] Adjust volume and [ ]. Change on-screen indicators Press [ ] (DISP).
Page 128 To switch to the REC mode Press [ Movie Playback Controls To do this: Fast forward or fast reverse playback. • Each press of either button increases the speed of the fast forward or fast reverse operation up to three steps. Return from fast forward/fast reverse to normal playback Pause or restart playback...
Page 129: Playing A Slideshow On The Camera
Playing a Slideshow on the Camera The slideshow feature lets you play the files stored in memory in sequence, automatically. You can configure the slideshow so it plays the files the way you want. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. On the “PLAY”...
Page 130 Effect (Select Use [ ] and [ ] to select the effect you a special want. • Pattern 1, 2, 3, 4: Applies preset effects in effect.) sequence. • Random: Applies preset effects (Pattern 1, 2, 3, 4) in random sequence. •...
Page 131: Viewing Camera Images On A Tv
“Time” setting. • In image copied from a computer or an image recorded with a different type of digital camera may remain on the screen longer than the time specified by “Interval”. Viewing Camera Images on a TV Use the procedure below to view snapshots and movies on a TV screen.
Page 132 • When connecting the bundled AV cable to the camera’s USB/AV port, insert the plug into the port until you feel it click securely into place. Failure to insert the plug fully can result in poor communication or malfunction of the connected components.
Page 133 NOTE • You can use the camera to connect to a DVD recorder or video deck and record images from the camera. There are various different methods you can use in order to connect to another device when recording images. The following describes one method for connection using the AV cable that comes with the camera.
Page 134: Zooming The Displayed Image
IMPORTANT! • Select the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) that matches the type of TV you plan to use. You may also need to configure the aspect ratio setting on your TV as well. Incorrect aspect ratio settings on the camera and/or the TV can result in abnormal image display.
Page 135: Using The 12-Image Screen
To zoom back out, press the zoom button ( • If display indicators are turned on, an indicator in the lower right corner of the monitor screen shows what part of the zoomed image is currently displayed. To return to image to normal size Press [MENU] or [BS].
Page 136: Using The Calendar Screen
Using the Calendar Screen Use the following procedure to display a calendar, which shows the first image recorded on each date of a particular month. This screen helps to make searching for an image quicker and easier. In the PLAY mode, press the zoom button ) twice.
Page 137: Editing Images
EDITING IMAGES Resizing a Snapshot You can reduce the size of a snapshot and save the result as a separate snapshot. The original snapshot is also retained. You can resize a snapshot to any one of the following sizes. Image Size (Pixels) Print Size 5M* 2560 ×...
Page 138: Cropping A Snapshot
IMPORTANT! • You cannot resize a VGA (640 × 480 pixels) size image. • Resizing a snapshot shot with an aspect ratio of 16:9 or 3:2 will cause the left and right sides of the image to be cut off. The aspect ratio of the resulting image will be 4:3.
Page 139: Keystone Correction
Use the zoom button to zoom, and [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move around the zoomed image to display the part you want to extract. Press [SET] to extract the displayed part and save it as a separate file. •...
Page 140: Using Color Restoration To Correct The Color Of An Old Photograph
Color of an Old Photograph Color restoration let you correct the old color of a photograph shot with a digital camera. This function is useful for correcting existing old photographs, posters, etc. • Performing color restoration on an image causes a new (restored) 2M (1600 ×...
Page 141 Use the zoom button to change the cropping boundary to the desired size. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the selection boundary to the desired location and then press [SET]. The camera will correct color automatically and save the corrected image.
Page 142: Editing The Date And Time Of An Image
Editing the Date and Time of an Image Use the procedure in this section to change the date and time of a previously recorded image. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to display the image whose date and time you want to edit.
Page 143: Rotating An Image
Rotating an Image Perform the following procedure to rotate the image currently on the monitor screen. This feature comes in handy with a snapshot that you shot using portrait (vertical) orientation. After rotating a snapshot, you can return it to its original orientation, if you want. •...
Page 144: Editing A Movie On The Camera
Editing a Movie on the Camera You can perform the following cut operations on the camera to edit movies you have recorded. Operation Description Cuts everything from the current (To-Point Cut) location to the beginning of the movie. Cuts everything between two points. (Point-To-Point Cut) Cuts everything from the current (From-Point Cut)
Page 145 Play back the movie you want to edit. Press [SET] to pause playback. • Check to make sure that “ ” (cut icon) is displayed on the monitor screen. If it isn’t, press [SET] again. Press [ ]. • You could also perform the following steps in place of steps 1 through 3 above.
Page 146 Press [ ] to perform the required cut operation(s). For this type of cut Do this: operation: Select the point up to which you (To-Point Cut) want to cut and then press [ ]. Select the point from which you (From-Point Cut) want to cut and then press [ ].
Page 147: Creating A Snapshot Of A Movie Frame (Motion Print)
Creating a Snapshot of a Movie Frame (MOTION PRINT) MOTION PRINT lets you capture a movie frame and use it to create a snapshot. The snapshot you create can be either of the two formats described below. 9-frame Snapshot This format puts the selected movie (2M 1600 ×...
Page 148 Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the movie frames and search for the one you want to use as the image of the snapshot. • Holding down [ ] or [ ] scrolls at high speed. After displaying the movie frame you want, press [SET].
Page 149: Using Audio
USING AUDIO Adding Audio to a Snapshot The dubbing feature of your camera lets you add audio to a snapshot after you shoot it. A snapshot that includes audio (regardless of whether the audio was recorded on the spot or added later) is indicated by the “...
Page 150 ■ Re-recording Snapshot Audio IMPORTANT! • Note that you cannot restore the original audio once you delete or re-record the audio of a snapshot. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through images and display the snapshot whose audio you want to re-record.
Page 151: Recording Audio Only (Voice Recording)
Recording Audio Only (Voice Recording) Voice Recording lets you record audio only, without a snapshot or movie. Using built-in memory only, you get up to about 24 minutes of Voice Recording. In the REC mode, press [BS]. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select “Voice Recording”...
Page 152 NOTE • You can also play back Voice Recording data on your computer using Windows Media Player or QuickTime. • Your camera supports the following audio data formats. – Audio Data: WAVE/ADPCM (.WAV extension) – Approximate Audio File Size: 165 KB (30-second recording at 5.5KB per second) •...
Page 153: Managing Your Files
MANAGING YOUR FILES Files and Folders Your camera treats each snapshot, movie, and Voice Recording, as a separate file. You can delete, protect, and copy files as required. Files are grouped in folders that are created automatically by the camera. Files and folders have their own unique names, which are assigned automatically by the camera.
Page 154: Protecting A File Against Deletion
NOTE • You can view folder and file names on your computer. For details about how file names are displayed on the camera’s monitor screen, see page 211. • The total number of folders and files that is allowed depends on the image size and quality, and capacity of the memory card being used for storage.
Page 155 Use [ ] and [ ] to select “On” and then press [SET]. An image that is protected is indicated by the “ ” icon. Now you can repeat steps 3 and 4 to protect another image or exit this procedure by pressing [MENU].
Page 156: Using The Favorite Folder
Using the FAVORITE Folder The FAVORITE folder is located in the camera’s built-in memory, and you can use it to store personal snapshots that you do not want displayed during normal PLAY mode operations. FAVORITE folder snapshots remain in camera memory, even if you change to a different memory card.
Page 157 ■ Viewing Snapshots in the FAVORITE Folder In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. On the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites” and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Show” and then press [SET]. Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the snapshots in the FAVORITE folder.
Page 158: Copying Files
Copying Files Files can be copied from the camera’s built-in memory to a memory card, or from a memory card to built-in memory. This makes it possible, for example, to perform the following steps and copy a file from your memory card to another person’s memory card.
Page 159 ■ Copying a Single File from a Memory Card to Built-in Memory With this procedure, files must be copied one-by-one. Load the memory card that contains the file you want to copy into the camera. Turn on the camera, enter the PLAY mode and then press [MENU].
Page 160: Deleting Files
DELETING FILES You can delete files you no longer need, or after you transfer them to your computer’s hard disk or print them. This frees up memory for new files. You can delete one specific file, or you can delete all files currently in memory.
Page 161: Deleting All Files
Deleting All Files In the PLAY mode, press [ ] ( Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All Files Delete” and then press [SET]. In response to the confirmation message that appears, use [ ] and [ ] to select “Yes”. •...
Page 162: Other Settings
OTHER SETTINGS Configuring Camera Sound Settings Your camera lets you configure the following sound settings. • Type of sound and volume for shutter release and other operations • Volume level for movie and Voice Recording playback ■ Selecting the Operation Sound Press [MENU].
Page 163: Turning The Startup Screen On Or Off
■ Setting the Playback Volume Level You can use this procedure to set the playback volume level for movies and audio snapshots, independent of the operation tone volume. Press [MENU]. On the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds” and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “...
Page 164: Specifying The File Name Serial Number Generation Rule
NOTE • The following are the types of images that you can select for the startup screen. – Special startup screen images built into the camera – Snapshots – Audio snapshots (Audio does not play.) • Only one startup screen image can be in effect at any time. To change the startup screen to another image, simply overwrite the current image with the new one.
Page 165: Changing The Camera Date And Time Setting
To have the camera do this: Remember the numbers used for files. Files will be named using the next sequential number, even if files are deleted or if a blank memory card is loaded. • If a memory card is loaded that already has files stored on it and the largest sequential number in the existing file names is greater than the largest sequential number...
Page 166 Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Home” and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “City” and then press [ ]. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the area where your Home City is located and then press [SET].
Page 167 ■ Changing the Date Format You can select from among three different formats for the date. Press [MENU]. On the “Set Up” tab, select “Date Style” and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
Page 168: Using World Time
Using World Time You can use the World Time screen to view the current time in zone that is different from your Home City when you go on a trip, etc. World Time displays the current time in 162 cities in 32 time zones around the globe.
Page 169: Changing The Display Language
■ Switching between the Home Time and World Time Screens Press [MENU]. On the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time” and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “World” for the World Time screen, or “Home” for the Home Time screen.
Page 170: Changing The Usb Port Protocol
Changing the USB Port Protocol You can use the procedure below to change the USB communication protocol that is used when exchanging data with a computer, printer, or other external device. Select the protocol that suits the device to which you are connecting. Press [MENU].
Page 171: ] (Rec) And [ ] (Play) Button Settings
] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Button Settings You configure the camera so it does not turn on when you press the [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) button, or to turn off when you press the [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) button.
Page 172: Formatting Built-In Memory
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 built-in memory before you format it. •...
Page 173: Printing
PRINTING Types of Printing There are three different methods you can use for printing images. Professional Print Service (page 174) Printing at Printing on a Printer (page 174) Home Printing with a Computer Take the memory card that contains the images you want to print to a professional print service.
Page 174: Using Professional Print Service
■ Printing Precautions • See the documentation that comes with your printer for information about print quality and paper settings. • Contact the manufacturer of your printer to find out if it supports PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT, for new printer versions, etc.
Page 175 ■ Printing on a Printer that Supports PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT You can connect the camera directly to a PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT compliant printer and print images without going through a computer. • The camera also allows easy connection to a printer. Before connecting to a printer, be sure to perform the following procedure first.
Page 176 • Some metal of the plug is visible even when the plug is inserted correctly. • Take care when connecting the USB cable to the camera or your printer. USB ports and cable plugs are shaped for proper positioning. Turn on the printer. Load paper into the printer.
Page 177: Using Dpof To Specify Images To Be Printed And The Number Of Copies
Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Print” and then press [SET]. Printing will start and the message “Busy... Please wait...” will appear on the monitor screen. The message will disappear after a short while, even though printing is still being performed.
Page 178 ■ Configuring DPOF Settings Individually for Each Image In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. On the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF Printing” and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Select images” and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the images until the one you want to print is on the monitor screen.
Page 179 ■ Configuring the Same DPOF Settings for All the Images In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. On the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF Printing” and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All images” and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the number of copies.
Page 180: Date Stamping
Date Stamping You can use any one of the following three methods to include the recording date in the printout of an image. • Configure DPOF settings on the camera to specify date stamping (page 177) – If an image already has the date or time stamped into it using the camera’s Date Stamping feature, turning on DPOF date stamping will cause the two dates to be stamped in the same location.
Page 181: Supported Protocols
Supported Protocols Your camera supports the protocols described below. ■ PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT • PictBridge Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) • USB DIRECT-PRINT Seiko Epson Corporation ■ PRINT Image Matching III Using image editing software and printing on a printer that also supports PRINT Image Matching III makes it possible to use information about shooting conditions that is recorded with the...
Page 182: Using The Camera With A Computer
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER What you can do Connecting the camera to a computer provides you with the capabilities described below. You can use your computer to view camera images and for long-term storage of images. • With some versions of Windows you need View and to install the USB driver that comes store images*...
Page 183: Using The Camera With A Windows Computer
The procedures you need to perform when using the camera with your computer and when using the bundled software are different for Windows and the Macintosh. • Windows users should refer to “Using the Camera with a Windows Computer” on page 183. •...
Page 184 Windows Objective Install this software: Version DirectX 9.0c Windows 2000/98SE/98 Users of the above operating systems also need to install DirectX 9.0c if DirectX 9.0 or greater is not already installed on your Vista/XP/ system (page 193). • Windows Media Player is Play movies 2000/Me/ 98SE/98...
Page 185: Bundled Software
■ Computer System Requirements for Bundled Software 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. Actual requirements are greater, depending on the number of images and the sizes of the images being handled.
Page 186: Viewing And Storing Images On A Computer
Viewing and Storing Images on a Computer You can view and store images (snapshot and movie files) on your computer by connecting to the camera. • Depending on what version of Windows your computer is running, you may need to install the USB driver from the bundled CD-ROM first.
Page 187 Click “USB driver B” to select it and then click “Install”. Follow the instructions that appear on the dialog box and click “Next”. When the final screen is reached, click “Finish”. • Depending on the version of Windows that your computer is running, a message may appear telling you to restart your computer.
Page 188 Turn off the camera, and connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the camera’s USB/AV connector and your computer’s USB port. USB Port Making sure that the mark on the camera is aligned with the mark of the USB cable plug, connect the cable to the camera.
Page 189 IMPORTANT! • Never disconnect the USB cable without exiting the USB mode first. Doing so can corrupt image data. See “Disconnect the camera from the computer” on page 192 for the correct steps you need to perform to disconnect the camera from the computer safely.
Page 190 Double-click the file that contains the image you want to view. This displays the image. • For information about file names, see “Memory Folder Structure” on page 206. NOTE • An image that was rotated on the camera will be displayed on your computer screen in its original (unrotated) orientation.
Page 191 Windows XP users: Click “Start” and then “My Documents”. Windows Vista users: Click “Start” and then “Documents”. Windows 2000/Me/98SE/98 users: Double- click “My Documents” to open it. • If you already have a “DCIM” folder in “My Documents”, the next step will overwrite it. If you want to keep the existing “DCIM”...
Page 192: Transfer Of Images From The Camera And Management Of Images On The Computer
■ Disconnect the camera from the computer Windows Vista/XP/98SE/98 Users Press the camera’s [ON/OFF] button. After making sure that the camera’s operation lamp is not lit green, disconnect the camera from the computer. Windows 2000/Me Users Click card services in the task tray on your computer screen, and disable the drive number assigned to the camera.
Page 193 Click “Install” for Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to install Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM. Checking Your Computer’s DirectX Version In order to manage images using Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM, your computer also needs to have Microsoft DirectX 9.0 or higher installed.
Page 194: Playing Movies
Playing Movies Windows Media Player, which is already installed on most computers, can be used for movie playback. To play back a movie, first copy the movie to your computer and then double- click the movie file. ■ Movie Playback Precautions •...
Page 195 First, connect the camera to your computer. • See page 187 for information about connecting the camera to your computer. On your computer, click “Start”, “All Programs”, “Casio” and then “Photo Transport”. This starts up Photo Transport. Drop the image data you want to transfer to the camera onto the Photo Transport Transfer button.
Page 196 First, connect the camera to your computer. • See page 187 for information about connecting the camera to your computer. On your computer, click “Start”, “All Programs”, “Casio” and then “Photo Transport”. This starts up Photo Transport. Display the screen whose screen capture you want to transfer.
Page 197 Use your mouse to select the area of the screen you want to capture. Move your mouse pointer to the upper left corner of the area you want to capture and then hold down your mouse button. Keeping your mouse button depressed, drag the pointer down to the right corner of the area and then release the mouse button.
Page 198: Viewing User Documentation (Pdf) Files
Viewing User Documentation (PDF) Files Start up your computer, and place the bundled CD-ROM into its CD-ROM drive. • Normally, this should cause the menu screen to appear automatically. If your computer does not display the menu screen automatically, navigate to the CD-ROM on your computer and then double-click the “MENU.exe”...
Page 199: Using The Camera With A Macintosh
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Install the required software in accordance with what version of the Macintosh OS you are running and what you want to do. Objective Install this software: Version • Viewing images on your Macintosh OS 9/OS X • USB driver not required. •...
Page 200: Viewing And Storing Images On A Macintosh
Viewing and Storing Images on a Macintosh You can view and store images (snapshot and movie files) on your Macintosh by connecting to the camera. IMPORTANT! • Connection is not supported to a Macintosh running Mac OS 8.6 or lower, or Mac OS X 10.0. Connection is supported to a Macintosh running Mac OS 9 or OS X (10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4) only.
Page 201 USB Port Making sure that the mark on the camera is aligned with the mark of the USB cable plug, connect the cable to the camera. • When connecting the bundled USB cable to the camera’s USB/AV port, insert the plug into the port until you feel it click securely into place.
Page 202 ■ Connecting the Camera to Your Macintosh after the First Time Since you need to configure menu settings only the first time you connect the camera to your Macintosh, later connections are much simpler. Turn off the camera, and connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the camera and your Macintosh.
Page 203: Transfer Of Images From The Camera And Management Of Images On Your Macintosh
IMPORTANT! • Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files that are in the camera’s built-in memory or memory card. Doing so can cause problems with the camera’s image management data, which will make it impossible to play back images on the camera and can drastically alter remaining memory capacity.
Page 204: Playing Movies
Open the file named “camera_xx.pdf”. • “xx” is the language code (Example: camera_e.pdf is for English.) Registering as a User Internet registration only is supported. Visit the following CASIO website to register: http://world.casio.com/qv/register/ USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER...
Page 205: Reading Files Directly From A Memory Card
Reading Files Directly from a Memory Card The method you should use to read files from a memory card depends on the type of computer you have. Some typical examples are shown below. After you connect, use the same procedures as those that you use when the camera is connected to your computer.
Page 206: Memory Card Data
DCF is a system that defines both image file formats and the structure of the folders that store data. This makes it possible for a digital camera, printer, or other DCF-compliant device to display or print image data from another DCF device.
Page 207: Supported Image Files
*1 The BEST SHOT mode includes a sample scene that optimizes settings for auction site images. Depending on your camera model, the sample scene is named either “For eBay” or “Auction”. • Images recorded with the eBay scene are stored in a folder named “100_EBAY”.
Page 208: Handling Precautions
■ Built-in Memory and Memory Card Data Handling Precautions • When saving camera data to a computer hard disk, MO disk, or other medium, be sure to transfer the entire DCIM folder and its contents. Changing the name of the DCIM to a date or something similar after you copy it to your computer is a good way to keep track of multiple DCIM folders.
Page 209: Appendix
APPENDIX General Guide The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each part is explained. ■ Camera Front Shutter (page 59) [ON/OFF] (Power) (page 41) Self-timer Lamp (pages 57, 75, 218) Microphone (pages 57, 80, 83) Lens Flash (page 71) Back bo bn Operation Lamp...
Page 210 Bottom Battery/Memory Card Slots (pages 34, 46) USB/AV Connector (pages 175, 188, 200) Tripod Hole Use this hole when attaching to a tripod. Speaker (page 126) ■ Battery Charger [CHARGE] lamp Contacts AC jack APPENDIX...
Page 211: Monitor Screen Contents
Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators, icons, and values to keep you informed of the camera’s status. • The sample screens in this section are intended to show you the locations of all the indicators and figures that can appear on the monitor screen in various modes.
Page 212 ■ Movie Recording Mode Panel : On Panel : Off Recording Mode Remaining Movie Memory Capacity (page 81) Movie Image Quality (page 81) Focus Mode (page 97) White Balance Setting (page 108) Exposure Compensation (page 106) Battery Level Indicator (page 38) Histogram (page 116) APPENDIX...
Page 213 ■ Snapshot Playback Mode blbk File Type (page 125) Recording Mode Protect Indicator (page 154) Battery Level Indicator Folder Name/File Name (page 38) (page 153) Histogram (page 116) Snapshot Image Quality Exposure Compensation (page 63) (page 106) Snapshot Image Size (page 61) ISO Sensitivity (page 110) Aperture Value (page 60)
Page 214: Menu Reference
Menu Reference The tables in this section show the items that appears on the menus that appear on the monitor screen when you press [MENU]. The items included on the menus depend on whether the camera is in the REC mode or PLAY mode. •...
Page 215 Quality Tab Menu Size 7M (3072 × 2304)* / 3:2 (3072 × 2048) / 16:9 (3072 × 1728) / 5M (2560 × 1920) / 3M (2048 × 1536) / 2M (1600 × 1200) / VGA (640 × 480) Quality Fine / Normal* / Economy (Snapshots) Quality HQ* / Normal / LP...
Page 216 Set Up Tab Menu Panel On* / Off Display Wide* / 4:3 Sounds Startup* / Half Shutter / Shutter / Operation / Operation / Startup On (Selectable image) / Off* File No. Continue* / Reset World Time Home* / World Home Time setup (city, DST, etc.) World Time setup (city, DST, etc.) Timestamp...
Page 217: Play Mode
■ PLAY Mode PLAY Tab Menu Slideshow Start* / Images / Time / Interval / Effect / Cancel Calendar – MOTION PRINT 9 frames* / 1 frame / Cancel Movie Editing Cut (Before) / Cut (Between) / Cut (After) / Cancel* Keystone –...
Page 218: Indicator Lamps
Indicator Lamps The camera has lamps: an Operation Lamp and an Self-timer Lamp. These Lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the camera. Operation Lamp Self-timer Lamp ■ REC Mode Operation Lamp Color Status Operational (Power on, recording enabled). / Auto Focus operation was successful.
Page 219: Battery Charger Lamp Reference
IMPORTANT! • Never remove the memory card from the camera while the operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so will cause the image you shot to be lost. ■ PLAY mode Operation Lamp Meaning Color Status Operational (Power on, recording enabled). One of the following operations is in progress: Delete, DPOF, protect, copy, format, resize, Green...
Page 220: Troubleshooting Guide
Possible Causes and Action charged, it means the battery has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced. Purchase a separately available CASIO NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery. need, or use a different memory card. manual focus (page 104).
Page 221 Problem The flash does not fire. 1) If “ ” (Flash Off) is selected as the flash mode, change to another mode (page 71). 2) If the battery is dead, charge it (page 34). 3) If a BEST SHOT scene that uses the “ flash mode (page 71) or select a different BEST SHOT scene (page 84).
Page 222 Images are not displayed. This camera cannot display non-DCF images recorded onto a memory card using another digital camera. I can’t edit images (resizing, Note that you cannot edit the following types of imagess.
Page 223 If the language selection screen does not re-appear when you turn the camera on, it means that the camera’s built-in memory management area has been restored. If the same message appears after you turn power back on, contact your retailer or a CASIO service center.
Page 224: If You Have Problems Installing The Usb Driver
If you have problems installing the USB driver... You may not be able to install the USB driver properly if you use the USB cable to connect the camera to a computer running 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 camera when it is connected.
Page 225: Display Messages
This message appears and the camera turns off whenever lens performs some unexpected operation. If the same message appears after you turn power back on, contact your retailer or a CASIO service center. Load paper! The printer ran out of paper while printing. Memory Full Memory is full with images you recorded and/ or of files saved by editing operations.
Page 226 Take action to remove the obstacle, and try turning on power again. SYSTEM ERROR Your camera system is corrupted. Contact your retailer or an authorized CASIO service center. The card is The LOCK switch of the SD memory card or locked.
Page 227: Specifications
Specifications ■ Main Specifications Product Type ..Digital Camera Model ... . EX-Z75 ■ Camera Functions Image Files Format ....Snapshots: JPEG (Exif Version 2.2);...
Page 228 Approximate Approximate Image Size Image Built-in Memory Image File (Pixels) Quality (8.0MB) Size Capacity Fine 1.17 MB 6 images (1600 × Normal 780 KB 9 images 1200) Economy 390 KB 17 images Fine 360 KB 20 images (640 × 480) Normal 240 KB 30 images...
Page 229 * Based on Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. products. The number of images you can save depends on the type of memory card you are using. * To determine the number of images that can be stored on a memory card of a different capacity, multiply the capacities in the table by the appropriate value.
Page 230 Sensitivity....Snapshots: Auto, ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400 • Maximum sensitivity is ISO 800 when the BEST SHOT Anti Shake or High Sensitivity scene is being used. Movies: Auto Self-timer .
Page 231: Power Requirements
■ Power Requirements Power Requirements..Lithium ion rechargeable battery (NP-20) × 1 Approximate Battery Life: The values below indicate the amount of time under the conditions defined below, until power automatically turns off due to battery failure.
Page 232 Power Consumption ..3.7 V DC Approximately 4.0 W Dimensions ... .95.4 (W) × 60.6 (H) × 19.6 (D) mm (3.8"(W) × 2.4"(H) × 0.77"(D)) (excluding projections; 16.2 mm (0.64") at thinnest point) Weight .
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Casio Exilim EX-Z75 User Manual

Unpacking

Quick Start Basics

Introduction

Getting Ready

Shooting a Snapshot

Shooting a Movie

Using Best Shot

Advanced Settings

Viewing Snapshots and Movies

Editing Images

Using Audio

Managing Your Files

Deleting Files

Other Settings

Printing

Using the Camera with a Computer

Appendix

Quick Links

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