CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS ............................1 BLOCK DIAGRAM ............................5 TEST MODE ..............................6 PROGRAM VERSION UPGRADING ......................7 1. To update the firmware version ..................... 7 2. How to restore the firmware ......................8 3. To install the firmware ........................9 ADJ TOOL ..............................
SPECIFICATIONS Image Files Format Snapshots: JPEG (Exif Ver.2.2); DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) 1.0 standard; DPOF compliant Movies: AVI (MPEG-4) Audio: Recording Media 8.2MB built-in memory SD Memory Card MultimediaCard Approximate Memory Capacity and File sizes • Snapshots File Size Approximate Image SD Memory Card...
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Zoom 3X optical zoom; 8X digital zoom (24X in combination with optical zoom) Focusing Contrast Detection Auto Focus Focus Modes Auto Focus, Macro mode, Pan Focus, Infinity mode, manual focus AF Area spot, multi, free; AF Assist Light Snapshots : 40cm to ∞ (1.3´ to ∞) Approximate Focus Range Auto Focus Macro...
Power Requirements Power Requirements Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40) x 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. They do not guarantee that you will be able to achieve this level of operation. Low temperatures shorten battery life. Operation Apporoximate Battery Life Number of Shots (CIPA Standard)*...
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Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-40) Rated Voltage 3.7 V Rated Capacitance 1230 mAh Operating Temperature Range 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Dimensions 38.5(W) x 38.0(H) x 9.3(D) mm (1.5˝(W) x 1.5˝(H) x 0.37˝(D)) Weight Approximately 34 g (1.2 oz) USB Cradle (CA-31) Input/Output Terminals Camera connector;...
TEST MODE Note: Never perform the menu items unless otherwise instructed. Doing so may cause destruction of the data inside, which will make the camera unusable. I To boot the test mode 1. While firmly pressing down both [DISP] and [UPPER], turn the power on. [UPPER] button 2.
PROGRAM VERSION UPGRADING 1. To update the firmware version 1. Prepare the memory card which contains the firmware for EX-Z850 in the root directory. EX-Z850.bin 2. Insert the above memory card into the camera, and set a fully charged battery in the camera.
2. How to restore the firmware 1. Prepare the firmware restoration program and change its name as follows; rom844_gm_07.lbn saturn.bin NOTE: This software and procedure automatically restores the firmware even if the firmware belongs to a wrong model code. Make sure to use the correct software for the correct model. 2.
1. Copy the following software to the root directly of the SD card. Restoration software: rom844_gm_07.lbn Firmware: EX-Z850.bin 2. Change the name as follows; “rom844_gm_07.lbn” to “saturn.bin” 3. Insert the SD card into the camera. 4. Insert the battery while holding the [shutter release] button depressed.
ADJ TOOL I Introduction Make sure to perform the adjustment by the USB ADJ Tool “adj03SSAW.exe” when replacing the lens unit or the PCB. Here the necessary software, driver and setting are explained to use “adj03SSAW.exe”. Note that the tool, drivers etc. are available only for Windows. 1.
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7) Check “Designate the place to search”, designate the place which contains “inf” file in the driver by pressing “Reference” button, and then press “Next” button. 8) When “Universal USB Driver (VMEM manufacturer’s name)” appears upon message “Searching for the driver file for the following devices”, press “Next” button. 9) The file copy starts.
3 Boot "adj03ssaw" . 4 Select the model name and click "Load FW " Key. • EX-Z850 5 Click "ADJ ALL READ", and display the data on the "adj03ssaw". 6 Find the No.1163, "LCD VCOM DC". 7 Write down this value(data).
2 Connect the camera to the PC by the USB cable. 3 Boot "adj03ssaw". 4 Select the model name and click "Load FW " Key. • EX-Z850 5 Click "ADJ ALL READ", and display the data on the "adj03ssaw". 6 Save the data. 7 Replace the MAIN PCB.
VCOM DC ADJUSTMENT I Purpose Readjust the VCOM value to minimize the flicker of the LCD after replacing the LCD or the main PCB. I Necessary tools 1. Camera (Charge its battery fully) 2. Photo diode (S2281-01) : See Fig 1. 3.
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I Procedure 1. Camera setting Figure (a) a) Turn the power on while pressing “DISP” and “UPPER”. : V E R S I O N I N F O After pressing “DOWN” key twice, press “DISP” and “MENU”. : V I D E O O U T Figure (a) appears.
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3. Measurement a) Connect S2281-01 to the camera’s LCD monitor (see below). AC Waveforms appear on the monitor screen of the oscilloscope. * Change the Rf range of C2719 in case the range does not match. Photo diode Oscilloscope INPUT OUTPUT S2281-01 Photo sensor amp...
CURRENT CONSUMPTION (1) Current consumption (DC in = 3.80 ± 0.1 [V]) • Make sure that current consumption is less than 240 mA in PLAY mode. • Make sure that current consumption is less than 330 mA in REC mode. •...
RESETTING THE PLACE OF DESTINATION When the main PCB is replaced, the setting of the destination will be changed, therefore resetting is required. However, when the firmware is changed or fixed, the setting of the destination will be held, therefore resetting is not required.
DISASSEMBLY * Make sure to use correct screws when assembling since there are several kinds of them. It is a good idea to sort them as shown in the right when disassembling. 1. Remove the battery. Removing the case 2. Remove six screws. Screws Screws (S3)
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Removing the LCD assy 4. Unsolder four lead wires. Yellow Black Orange 5. Remove the screw. Screw (S1) 6. Remove the connector, and then the LCD ASSY. Note: The connector is under the LCD assy. When removing the FPC, make sure to release the lock of the connector in advance. Hooks Release the lock of the connector...
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Removing the front case 7. Remove six screws. Screw (S3) Screw (S2) Screw Screws (S1) (S1) 8. Remove the front case assy. Front case assy 9. Remove three special screws, and then remove the cam ring. Screws (S5) Note: Use a special driver as S5 are special screws. Special driver Part code : 9482 9919 —...
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Removing the C-FRAME unit 10. Remove one connector. 11. Remove two hooks, and then remove the C-FRAME unit and the FPC. Connector Two hooks Two hooks 12. Remove the FPC . Note: The condition in which the FPC is removed is the C-FRAME unit. C-FRAME unit Assembly Precautions: Hook the two hooks.
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13. Remove two screws. Remove the tape fixing the lead wires. Remove two hooks, and then remove the strobe unit and the speaker. Hooks Screw (S6) Screw (S1) Tape 13. Remove the speaker. Note: Speaker is fixed by double-sided tape. The speaker and the lead wires are not included in the strobe unit.
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15. Remove two screws, and then disassemble the C-FRAME unit. Screws (S5) Note: Use a special driver as S5 are special screws. Part code : 9482 9919 Special driver Shutter cover Zoom lever Shutter coil Zoom coil Shutter key Assembly Precautions: 1 Set the zoom lever, shutter key and the shutter coil.
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16. Remove the shutter holder. Unbend the part in the C-FRAME which is securing the shutter holder. C-FRAME assy Shutter holder Shutter key Assembly Precautions: 1 While paying attention to the direction of the power key, set it onto the shutter holder. Positioning pins Shutter holder Power key...
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Removing the clamp board. 17. Open the battery cover, and then remove the clamp board. Hooks 18. Remove two screws, and then remove the strap board. Clamp board Screws (S1) Strap board 19. Pull out the shaft, and then remove the battery lock. Shaft Battery lock coil Battery lock...
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Removing the key FPC 20. Remove one connector, and then remove the FPC. Note: The key FPC is fixed by double-sided tape Connector Key FPC Removing the Battery case. 21. Remove five screws, and then remove the Battery case. Screws (S3) Screw (S2) Screw (S4) Assembly Precautions:...
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22. Remove two hooks, and then disassemble the battery case. Hooks Removing the lens assy 23. Unsolder two lead wires. Remove two connectors, and then remove the lens assy. Black Connector Lens assy Connector 24. Remove the screw, and then disassemble the LED unit. Screws (S2) —...
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Removing the main PCB. 25. Remove the main PCB. 26. Remove one screw, and then remove the clamp board. Screw (S6) Clamp board Removing the battery cover 27. Remove the shaft, and then disassemble the battery cover. — 29 —...
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Assembling the battery panel 1. Extend the sliding part of the battery panel as shown below. 2. Insert the spring. 3. Insert the head of the spring into the battery panel, and then fix it with a pin. — 30 —...
PARTS LIST Item Parts Code Parts Name Specification Price R Remark Code 10234663 FRAME ASSY/CENTER TK-RJK508657*001 1 BM 1 AP 10234022 LEVER/ZOOM RJK508558-001V01 10234009 KEY/SHUTTER RJK508593-001V01 1 AF 10234025 COIL/SHUTTER RJK508624-001V01 1 AN 1 AH 10234007 SPEAKER YD-1352 10192805 NET/SPEAKER RJK507483-001V01 1 AA 10234010 HOLDER/SHUTTER...
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Item Parts Code Parts Name Specification Price R Remark Code 10192783 TAPE RJK507494-001V01 4 AA 10192781 KEY UNIT CA-K842-SE 1 AW 10192795 TAPE/CUR RJK507487-001V01 2 AA 2 AF 10192779 KEY/SLIDE RJK507399-001V01 10234666 LCD ASSY TK-RJK508654*001 1 DD 10234699 PCB ASSY/KEY2 TK-RJK508693*002 1 AZ 1 AD...
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Ver.1 : Mar. 2006 • The program for EX-Z850 has been changed. (P8, P9) • RESETTING THE PLACE OF DESTINATION is added. (P18) Ver.2 : May. 2006 Correction of the RESETTING THE PLACE OF DESTINATION (P18) CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD. Overseas Service Division...
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