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  • Page 1 (_ XI L_lIVl Digital Camera EX-Z1080 User's Guide Thank Before usir contained in • Keep the User's Guide reference. • For the most L product, visit the official EXILIM Website at http://www.exilim.com/ K848PCM1DMX...
  • Page 2 As you unpack your camera, check to make sure that all items shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer. To attach strap to the camera. The shape of the AC power cord geographic area. plug varies according to country or Attach strap here.
  • Page 3 UNPACKING GETTING READY Charging the Battery ......QUICK START BASICS J To charge the battery J To load the battery First, charge the battery ...... J Replacing the Battery Configuring Display Language, Date, W Battery Precautions and Time Settings ......Using the Camera in another...

  • Page 4: Shootinga Movie

    SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT SHOOTING A MOVIE Movie Image Quality ......Holding the Camera Correctly ....Shooting a Movie ......Shooting a Snapshot ......W Movie Recording Precautions J Specifying Irnage Size J Specifying Image Quality Using Short Movie ......J Turning Off the AF Assist Lamp Using Past Movie ......

  • Page 5: Advanced Settings

    ADVANCED SETTINGS Other Useful Recording Functions ... J Using Key Custornize to Assign Functions Changing the Focus Mode ....[_1] and [1_-] J Using Auto Focus J Displaying an On-screen Grid J Using Macro Focus J Displaying the Image You Just Recorded J Using Fixed Focus (Pan Focus) (image Review)
  • Page 6 EDITING IMAGES USING AUDIO Resizing a Snapshot ....... Adding Audio to a Snapshot ....Cropping a Snapshot ...... Recording Audio Only (Voice Recording) ..Keystone Correction ....... MANAGING YOUR FILES Using Color Restoration to Correct the Color of an Old Photograph ....

  • Page 7: Other Settings

    OTHER SETTINGS USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Configuring Camera Sound Settings ..Turning the Startup Screen On or Off ..What you can do ......Specifying the File Name Serial Number Using the Camera with a Windows Computer .. 213 Generation Rule ......
  • Page 8 APPENDIX General Guide ......Monitor Screen Contents ....Menu Reference ......Indicator Lamps ......W Battery Charger Larnp Reference Troubleshooting Guide ..... J Finding the Problem and Fixing It m Display Messages Specifications ......CONTENTS...
  • Page 9 (page 36) Using the Battery Charger to Charge Plug the battery charger into a household power outlet. 1. Load the battery into the battery charger. [CHARGE] lamp lights red during charging. [CHARGE] lamp goes out when charging is complete. • It takes about 150 minutes to achieve...

  • Page 10: Loading The Battery Into The Camera

    Loading the Battery into the Camera 3. Close the battery cover. 1. Open the battery cover. While pressing lightly on the cover, slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow to open. 2. Load the battery into the camera. Battery contacts Front...
  • Page 11 (pages 194, 198) 1. Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the camera. [ON/OFF] (Power) 2. Use [A], [V], [<], and [1_] to select the language you want and then press [SET]. 3. Use [A], [V], [<], and [1_] to select the area where you will use the camera and then press [SET].
  • Page 12 Use [A] and [Y] to select the date format and then press [SET]. Example: December 19, 2007 _C_t _ 07/12/19 YY/MM/DD 19/12/07 DD/MM/YY 12/19/07 MM/DD/YY 7. Set the date and the time. Use [_] and [IP']to select the setting you want (year, month, day, hour, minute) and then use [A] and [V] to change the setting. To switch between 12-hour and 24-hour format, press [BS].

  • Page 13: Open The Battery Cover

    (page 46) Loading a Memory Card into the Camera Load a memory card into the camera. When a memory card is loaded, the camera stores images shoot on the card. NOTE • Though the camera has built-in memory, using a memory Back card provides additional...

  • Page 14: Formatting A Memory Card

    5. Press [A] to select "Format" and then press Formatting a Memory Card [SET]. Before you can use a memory card with your camera, you must • To cancel formatting, select "Cancel" and then press format [SET]. • Wait until the "Busy... Please wait..." message disappears from the monitor screen before doing anything else.
  • Page 15 (page 59) Autoicon 1. Press [O] to turn on the camera. This enters the REC mode and displays "_" (Auto icon) 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 Image Quality half-press Size do I shutter button? Your camera lets you select from among various irnage size The shutter button is designed to stop about half way down and quality settings. Note that image size and quality when you press it lightly.
  • Page 17 Fully pressing the shutter button without waiting for Auto Focus (page 144) Fully pressing the shutter button without waiting for Auto [[_](PLA_ Focus to operate will record using Quick Shutter (page 122). Quick Shutter lets you capture exactly the moment you want.
  • Page 18 (page 91 ) 1. Press [O] to enter the REC mode. Movie Icon 2. Press [BS] (BEST SHOT). Remaining Recording Time 3. Use [A], [V], [_], and [1_] to select the "_" (Movie) scene and then press [SET]. "_ remainson the monitorscreen. "...
  • Page 19 Image Quality Movie Your camera lets you select from among six image quality settings (UHQ, UHQ Wide, HQ, HQ Wide, Normal, LP) for movies. To get the most out of the imaging capabilities your camera, use a quality setting of "HQ" (High Quality) "HQ Wide"...
  • Page 20 (page 146) 1. Press [_] to enter the PLAY mode. The film-like frame that appears on the monitor screen indicates that this is an image from a movie. 2. Use [41] and [,] to select the movie you want to play. "Movie icon When...
  • Page 21 (page 188) 1. Press [_]. You can use the following procedure to delete files you have transferred to your computer's hard disk, images you have 2. Press [v] (_ _ ). printed, or files you simply no longer need. This frees up memory for recording more...
  • Page 22 m Direct Mode Power On To view images, press To record, press BEST SHOT for beautiful shots simply by [[_] to power up in [f_J] to power the PLAY mode. in the REC mode. selecting a sample image built into the camera Simply select the scene that is...

  • Page 23: Lcd Panel

    Powerful Print Features • DPOF feature for easy specification of date stamping and the number of copies (page 208) LCD Panel • Timestamp feature that stamps the date into the image data The liquid crystal panel of the monitor screen uses high- (page 135)
  • Page 24 Note that • HOTALBUM and the HOT ALBUM logo are registered CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any trademarks or trademarks of Konica Minolta Photo Imaging,...
  • Page 25 HOT ALBUM, which is copyrighted by HOTALBUMcom, Inc., and Photo Loader, which is copyrighted by CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. All copyrights and other rights revert to original copyright holders. • All other company or product names...
  • Page 26 Except for your own personal use, and other use of the contents of this manual without the permission of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. is forbidden under copyright laws. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for...
  • Page 27 m Directly Viewing the Sun or Bright Light • Never look at the sun or any other bright light through cameras viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight. Take test shots before shooting the final shot. M Flash • Before shooting your final image, shoot a test shot to ensure •...
  • Page 28 • Never plug any devices that are not specified for use with this 3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center camera into connectors. Connecting a non-specified device creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
  • Page 29 Remove the battery from the camera. bathroom. 3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service 1. Turn off the camera. center. Remove the battery from the camera. Keep Away From Fire...
  • Page 30 m Backing Up Important Data Disassembly Modification • Never try to take the camera apart or modify it in any way. • Always keep backup copies of important data in camera Doing so creates the risk of electric shock, burn injury, and memory by transferring it to a computer or other storage other personal injury.

  • Page 31: Rechargeable Battery

    • This battery is intended for use with a CASIO Digital Camera • If the battery charging does not end normally within the only. Use with any other device...
  • Page 32 • If a battery is to be used by young children, make sure that a M Battery Life responsible adult makes them aware of the precautions and • Battery continuous operation times provided in this manual proper handling instructions, and make sure that they handle represent the approximate amount...

  • Page 33: Data Error Precautions

    Data Error Precautions M Operating Environment • Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital • The operating temperature range of the camera is 0°C to components. Any of the following creates the risk of 40°C (32°F to 104°F). corruption of data in camera memory.

  • Page 34: Power Supply

    Condensation m Power Supply • Sudden and extreme temperature changes, such as when the • Use only the special rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40) camera is moved from the outdoors on a cold winter day into to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not a warm...
  • Page 35 M Other Precautions I Caring for your camera • Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the lens surface • The camera becomes slightlywarrn during use. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction. can interfere with proper operation of the camera. Avoid touching the lens surface.

  • Page 36: To Charge The Battery

    To charge the battery Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery 1. Correctly positioning the positive and (NP-40). negative terminals of the battery, load the battery into the battery charger. • Use of any type of battery other than NP-40 is not supported.
  • Page 37 The [CHARGE] lamp will go out. Unplug the power cord from the steps, it could mean that the battery is faulty. Contact your power outlet and then remove the battery from the charger. nearest CASIO authorized service center. GETTING READY...

  • Page 38: To Load The Battery

    To load the battery • Use the special charger (BC-31L) to charge the special 1. Open the battery cover. lithium ion battery (NP-40). Never use any other type of While pressing the battery cover, slide it in the direction charger device. Attempting to use a different charger can indicated by the arrow.
  • Page 39 Load the battery into the camera. m Battery Life and Number of Images between Charges With the EXILIM logo on the battery facing upwards (in the direction of the monitor screen), hold the stopper in the See page 264 for details. direction indicated by the arrow as you slide the battery into the camera.
  • Page 40 I Checking Remaining Battery Power As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor • Due to differences in the power requirements of each screen indicates remaining power as shown below. mode, the battery indicator may show a lower level in the PLAY mode than what it shows in the REC mode.

  • Page 41: Battery Precautions

    Replacing the Battery Battery Precautions 1. Open the battery cover. M Precautions during Use • Operation provided by a battery under cold conditions With the camera oriented with its monitor always less than operation under normal temperatures. This screen facing upwards as shown in the is due to the characteristics of the battery,...
  • Page 42 I Storage Precautions • Though a rechargeable lithium ion battery provides high Note the following precautions. capacity in a compact configuration, long-term storage while • The bundled battery charger is designed for operation with charged can cause it to deteriorate. any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC, 50/60Hz.

  • Page 43: Turning Power On

    • Pressing [ON/OFF] or [l_Jl] (REC) to turn on power also Turning Power On causes the lens to extend. Take care there is nothing pressing against or hitting the lens. Holding the lens with To turn power on and enter the REC mode your hand so it cannot...
  • Page 44 Turning Power Off Turning Power First Time Press[ON/OFF](Power). Tile first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen appears for configuring screen text language, date, and time _NOTE settings. Use the procedure under "Configuring Display • You can configure the power does not turn on camera Language,...
  • Page 45 1. Press [MENU]. Battery Power Conservation Features This camera is equipped with a sleep function and auto power Use [_1] and [,] to select the "Set Up" tab. off function to conserve battery power. You can configure these settings in the REC mode as described below.
  • Page 46 _NOTE • When both sleep and Auto Power Off have the same time You can store images you shoot with the camera on a memory settings, Auto Power Off takes priority. card. It is up to you to purchase a commercially available •...

  • Page 47: Supported Memory Cards

    Supported Memory Cards • Certain types of memory cards take longer to record data, which can cause movie frames to be dropped. "_" Your camera supports use of the "_" flash on the monitor screen during recording to let following types of memory cards.

  • Page 48: Loading A Memory Card Into The Camera

    Load a memory card into the camera. Loading a Memory Card into the Camera Positioning the memory card so its back is facing upwards (towards the monitor screen side of the camera), slide it into the card slot all the way in until you hear it click securely into •...

  • Page 49: Replacing The Memory

    Be sure to use the camera to format a memory card. slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove the battery, Formatting a memory card on a computer and then using it and contact your retailer or nearest CASIO authorized in the camera can slow down data processing bythe service center.
  • Page 50 1. Load the memory card you want to format into M Memory Card Precautions the camera. • If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore normal operation by reformatting it. However, it is Turn on the camera and press [MENU]. recommended that you always take along more than one...
  • Page 51 Menu Screen Operation Buttons tabs. [liD'] is also used to apply a setting. The following are menu operations you will need to use to _!]:i_t Select configure camera settings. Take a few moments to become Select a setting option. familiar with them.

  • Page 52: Selecting A Screen Layout

    4. Use [A] and [Y] to select the setting you want. Apply the setting. You can use the display menu to configure various monitor screen settings. • Pressing [SET] applies the selected setting and exits the menu screen. • Pressing [_1]instead of [SET] applies the selected setting Selecting a Screen Layout...
  • Page 53 Pressing [SET] in With this option, the REC mode the image being while "On" is composed selected will cause completely fills the monitor screen. the top icon of the Operation Panel to This setting is best become when you want to highlighted (selected).
  • Page 54 Panel (Operation Panel) _'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 day/month for date display (page 195). The time display format is always 24 hours,...
  • Page 55 2. Use [A] and [Y] to select the icon of the PLAY Mode Screen Layout setting you want to change. The PLAY mode screen layout settings let you select display images are shown on the monitor screen. Use [41] and [1_] to change the setting.
  • Page 56 Turning Display Information On and Off You can turn display information on and off by pressing [A] (DISP). You can configure separate settings for the REC mode With this setting, and PLAY mode. the display image is the maximum 3ossible size that Wide allows the entire...
  • Page 57 Perform one of the following operations if you find that you have gotten lost while performing button operations during recording Turns off display or playback, of all information. REC mode Hide Menu screen [MENU] or [_] BEST SHOT screen [BS] or [_] •...
  • Page 58 PLAY mode Scr_ Menu screen [MENU] or [_] REC mode screen Press [_]. Delete screen Press [[_]. You could also select "Cancel" and then press [SET]. GETTING READY...

  • Page 59: Shooting A Snapshot

    • Take care that your fingers and the strap do not cover any Holding the camera with one hand can result in accidental hand of the areas indicated in the illustration. movement. Hold the camera securely with both hands when shooting snapshots.
  • Page 60 _NOTE • Good-looking images are impossible if you move the Press (REC)to Remaining Snapshot camera when you press the shutter button or while the enter the REC mode. Memory Capacity Auto Focus operation is being performed. Holding the camera correctly, carefully press the shutter button and Confirm that the subject Auto Icon (people, scenery, etc.) and...
  • Page 61 Focus the image. 3. Shoot the image. While the focus frame is aligned with the subject, half-press When the image is focused, press the shutter button the rest the shutter button. of the way. Auto Focus will focus the image automatically, and the focus frame and operation lamp will turn green.
  • Page 62 If the image does not focus... _NOTE If the focus frame stays red and the operation lamp is flashing • The aperture value indicates the size of the opening that green, it means that the image is not in focus (because the lets light into the camera.

  • Page 63: Specifying Image Size

    Specifying Image Size Fully pressing the shutter button without waiting for Auto Focus A digital camera image is a collection of srnall dots (pixels). You can shoot snapshots by pressing the shutter button all the The size of an image indicates how many pixels it contains, way without...
  • Page 64 • Selecting 3:2 (3648 x 2432 pixels) records images with an _NOTE aspect ratio of 3:2, which matches the standard aspect ratio • The following information changes on the display during (3:2) of print paper. the image size selection operation, •...

  • Page 65: Image Quality

    Specifying Image Quality _NOTE Your camera lets you select "Fine" (maximum image quality), • The "Fine" setting helps to bring out details when shooting "Normal", or "Economy" (maximum memory economy) for the a finely detailed image of nature that includes dense tree image quality setting.

  • Page 66: In The Rec Mode, Press [Menu]

    1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Turning Off the AF Assist Lamp The AF assist lamp emits light that helps the camera focus when 2. On the "REC" tab, select "AF Assist Light" you half-press the shutter button under dark lighting conditions. and then press [1_].

  • Page 67: Snapshot Shooting Precautions

    Auto Focus Restrictions Snapshot Shooting Precautions • Proper focus may not be possible when shooting the following Operation types of subjects. • Never open the battery cover while the operation lamp is - Solid color wall or other very low contrast subject flashing green.
  • Page 68 Slide the zoom controller to change the zoom factor. Your camera provides you with 3X optical zoom (which changes the lens focal distance), which can be used in combination with digital zoom (which digitally process the center portion of the image to enlarge it) for total zoom capabilities...

  • Page 69: Shooting A Movie

    M Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom Switch Point _NOTE If you hold the zoom controller towards [r_] ] in step 2 of the • Performing a zoom operation changes the lens aperture. above procedure, the zoom operation will stop when the optical •...
  • Page 70 • The image deterioration point depends on the image size Undeteriorated Image Deteriorated Image (page 63). The smaller the image size, the higher the zoom Quality Range Quality Range factor you can use before reaching the image deterioration point. • Though digital zoom generally causes...
  • Page 71 I Turning Off Digital Zoom You can turn off digital zoom if you want to use optical zoom Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to only, This will help to avoid deteriorated images due to use.
  • Page 72 Approximate Flash Range (ISO Sensitivity: Auto) _NOTE Wide Angle : 0.1 rn to 3.3 rn (0.3' to 10.8') ° When operation panel setting is turned off (page 52), you Telephoto : 0.5 m to 1.8 m (1.6' to 5.9') can cycle through the flash modes by pressing •...
  • Page 73 Red-eye reduction Checking the Flash Mode Using the flash to shoot at night or in a dimly lit room can cause The current flash mode is indicated on the monitor screen and red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image. This is by the operation lamp when you half-press the shutter...

  • Page 74: Using Flash Assist

    Using Flash Assist Changing the Flash Intensity The subject in an image will look too dark if flash intensity is not 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. enough to reach a subject that is too far away. When this happens, you can use flash assist to supplement the brightness...
  • Page 75 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. M Flash Precautions • The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject On the "Quality" tab, select "Flash Assist" and too far away or too close. then press [11_]. • Flash charging time depends on operating conditions...
  • Page 76 In the REC mode, press [MENU]. On the "REC" tab, select "Self-timer" and then With the self-timer, pressing the shutter button starts a timer, press [1_]. and the shutter is released and the image is shot after a fixed amount of time.
  • Page 77 Using the Self-timer to Shoot an Image _NOTE • The image is not shot right AF Assist/Self-timer Lamp • The indicator "lsec" appears on the monitor screen away after you press the between Triple Self-timer shots. How long it takes for the shutter button.
  • Page 78 Selecting the Continuous Shutter Mode Your camera has four continuous shutter modes. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. On the "REC" tab, select "Continuous" then press [I_]. Normal Speed Continually records images until 3. Use [A] and [V] to select the mode you want (Normal-speed...
  • Page 79 Recording with Normal-speed Recording with Zoom Continuous Shutter Continuous Shutter, High-speed Continuous Shutter, and Flash Use [A], [V], [<], and Continuous Shutter [1_] to move the selection boundary 1. Press the shutter button to shoot. around the image • With Normal-speed continuous shutter and High-speed the subject on the left continuous shutter, images continue to be shot as long as...

  • Page 80: Features

    Continuous Shutter Precautions • Starting a continuous shutter operation causes the exposure • Note that with zoom continuous shutter, you do not need to and focus settings to be fixed at the levels for the first image. keep the shutter button depressed.

  • Page 81: Recording

    • You cannot use the triple self-timer in combination with the flash continuous shutter mode. You can add an audio recording to snapshots, if you want. Use • Note that the resolution of images recorded with the high- this feature to add a verbal explanation or a description of the speed continuous shutter mode or flash continuous shutter mood to a snapshot, or to capture the sounds of the people in mode is somewhat lower resolution and more prone to digital...
  • Page 82 Recording Audio for a Snapshot Playing Back Snapshot Audio Audio snapshots in the PLAY mode are indicated by the "_" Press the shutter icon. button to shoot. Press [SET] while an audio snapshot is displayed to play back This monitor screen will show its audio.
  • Page 83 _NOTE • After transferring an audio snapshot to your computer's The face recognition feature gives priority to the human faces in hard disk, you can play back the audio using QuickTime an image for focus and brightness settings. The following (pages 223,236).

  • Page 84: Ready

    6. When you are ready to shoot, press the Performing a face recognition recording shutter button the rest of the way. operation (Normal Mode) The camera will adjust its settings so the framed faces are 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. of proper brightness.
  • Page 85 5. When the message "Face recognition Using the Family First Mode to Give successful!" appears, use [A] and [V] to Priority to Particular Faces select "Save" and then press [SET]. This will record the face data and return to the recording Using Record Family to Pre-record Face screen.

  • Page 86: Shooting A Snapshot

    6. Use [_] and [1_] to select the priority level you Using Edit Family to Assign a Priority Level to Recorded Face Data want and then press [SET]. • You can select any of four levels, from " • • -k " After recordingface data, you can assign a nameand a priority levelthat controlshow the data is shootinga...
  • Page 87 5. Use the procedures under "Deleting a Specific m Shooting a Snapshot using Recorded Edited Face Data File" (page 188) and "Deleting All Files" (page 189) to delete the face data you want. After you recordandedit face data,you can use it to shoot •...
  • Page 88 4. Point the camera at the _NOTE subjects. • The "_ (Tracking)" is selected for the AF area whenever The carnera will detect the "Family First" is selected as the face recognition mode faces of the people whose (page 119). face data has been saved in camera memory.

  • Page 89: Face Recognition

    4. Use [A] and [V] to select the setting you want, Face Recognition Precautions and then press [SET]. • The maximum number of faces that can be detected at one time is five when "Speed" is selected for the "Priority" setting, and ten when "Quantity"...
  • Page 90 • Face recognition in the Family First mode may be slower than in the Normal mode because the camera needs time to determine whether the faces in the image are the same as the recorded faces. Also, compared with the Normal mode, the Family First mode will not be able to recognize...
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