Casio Exilim EX-Z20 User Manual

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K1134PCM1DMX
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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    Digital Camera User’s Guide K1134PCM1DMX Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product. • Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’s Guide. • Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference. • For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the official EXILIM...
  • 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. Rechargeable lithium ion Digital camera Charger unit (BC-60L) battery (NP-60) To attach the strap to the camera Attach strap here.
  • Page 3: Read This First

    CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. is forbidden under copyright laws. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages or lost profits suffered by you or any third party due to the use or malfunction of this product.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    What is a digital camera? ........9 What you can do with your CASIO camera ......10 First, charge the battery prior to use..
  • Page 5 Recording Movie Images and Audio To record a movie ..........45 Using Prerecord Movie .
  • Page 6 Adjusting Image Contrast ....... (Contrast) . . . 74 Specifying Flash Intensity ......(Flash Intensity) . . . 74 Turning On Flash Assist .
  • Page 7 Using the Camera with a Computer Things you can do using a computer....... 102 Using the Camera with a Windows Computer .
  • Page 8 Appendix Precautions during Use ........133 Power Supply.
  • Page 9: Quick Start Basics

    Quick Start Basics What is a digital camera? A digital camera stores images on a memory card, so you can record and delete images a countless number of times. Record Delete Play You can use the images you record in a variety of different ways.
  • Page 10: What You Can Do With Your Casio Camera

    What you can do with your CASIO camera Your CASIO camera is packed with a powerful selection of features and functions to make recording of digital images easier, including the following three main functions. Auto Shutter The camera releases the shutter automatically when it detects the camera is still, the subject is smiling, etc.
  • Page 11: First, Charge The Battery Prior To Use

    Note that the battery of a newly purchased camera is not charged. Perform the steps under “To charge the battery” to bring the battery to a full charge. • Your camera requires a special CASIO rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-60) for power. Never try to use any other type of battery.
  • Page 12: To Load The Battery

    To load the battery Open the battery cover. Pressing down at the arrow marked on the battery cover, slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration. Load the battery. With the EXILIM logo on the battery facing downwards (in the direction of the lens), hold the stopper next to the battery in the direction indicated by the arrow as...
  • Page 13: Configuring The Display Language The First Time You Turn On The Camera

    Configuring the Display Language the First Time You Turn On the Camera The first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen appears for configuring the display language, date, and time settings. Failure to set the date and time correctly will cause the wrong date and time data to be recorded with images.
  • Page 14: Preparing A Memory Card

    • Never insert anything besides a supported memory card (page 14) into the memory card slot. • 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. Front...
  • Page 15: To Format (Initialize) A New Memory Card

    To format (initialize) a new memory card You need to format a new memory card before using it for the first time. Turn on the camera and press [MENU]. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Format” and then press [6]. Use [8] and [2] to select “Format”...
  • Page 16: To Shoot A Snapshot

    To shoot a snapshot Press [r] (REC) to turn on the camera. Make sure R is on the display. If it isn’t, see page 50. Snapshot mode icon Point the camera at the subject. You can zoom the image, if you want. Half-press the shutter button to focus the image.
  • Page 17: Using Quick Shutter

    Continuing to keep the camera still, press the shutter button the rest of the way down. This records the snapshot. Full-press Snap (Image is recorded.) . Using Quick Shutter Fully pressing the shutting button without waiting for Auto Focus to operate will record using Quick Shutter (page 66).
  • Page 18: Holding The Camera Correctly

    Holding the Camera Correctly Your images will not come out clearly if you move the camera when you press the shutter button. When pressing the shutter button, be sure to hold the camera as shown in the illustration below, and keep it still by pressing your arms firmly against your sides as you shoot.
  • Page 19: Viewing Snapshots

    Viewing Snapshots Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s monitor screen. • For information about how to play back movies, see page 75. Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode. • This will display one of the snapshots currently stored in memory.
  • Page 20: Deleting Images

    Deleting Images If memory becomes full, you can delete images you no longer need to free up storage and record more images. • Remember that a file (image) delete operation cannot be undone. • Deleting an audio snapshot (page 93) deletes both the snapshot and the audio file. To delete a single file Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode and then press [2] (...
  • Page 21: Snapshot Shooting Precautions

    Snapshot Shooting Precautions Operation • Never open the battery cover while the back lamp is flashing green. Doing so can result in the image you just shot being saved incorrectly, damage to other images stored in memory, malfunction of the camera, etc. •...
  • Page 22: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off To turn power on To enter the REC Mode, press [ON/OFF] (Power) or [r] (REC). To enter the PLAY mode, press [p] (PLAY). The back lamp will light (green) momentarily and the camera will turn on. If you are entering the REC mode, the lens will extend from the camera at this time.
  • Page 23: Snapshot Tutorial

    Snapshot Tutorial Using the Control Panel The Control Panel can be used to configure camera settings. In the REC mode, press [SET]. This will select one of the Control Panel icons and display its settings. [SET] Use [8] and [2] to select the setting you want to change. Image size/Quality* (pages 24, 69) Flash mode (page 26) Auto Shutter (page 28)
  • Page 24: Changing The Image Size

    Changing the Image Size (Size) . Pixels A digital camera image is a collection of small dots called “pixels”. The more pixels there are in an image, the more detail there will be. However, you generally can do with fewer...
  • Page 25 . To select the image size In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the top Control Panel option (Image Size). Use [ ] and [6] to select an image size and then press [SET]. Suggested Image Size Print Size and (Pixels)
  • Page 26: Using Flash

    Using Flash (Flash) In the REC mode, press [2] ( Use [4] and [6] to select the flash setting you want and then press [SET]. When the “R Panel” menu item (page 121) is “Off” (so the Control Panel is not displayed), pressing [2] ( ) will cycle through the available flash settings.
  • Page 27 • Select “Flash Off” for the flash setting when shooting in areas where flash photograph is prohibited. • Approximate Flash Range (ISO Sensitivity: Auto) Wide Angle: 0.1 m to 2.6 m (0.3' to 8.5') Telephoto: 0.6 m to 1.4 m (2.0' to 4.6') * The above values depend on the optical zoom setting.
  • Page 28: Using Auto Shutter

    Using Auto Shutter (Auto Shutter) With Auto Shutter, the camera releases the shutter automatically when it detects that certain conditions are present. Camera releases the shutter automatically when it detects Detect Blur image blur to camera and subject movement are ¸...
  • Page 29: To Use Detect Panning To Minimize Image Blur

    To use Detect Panning to minimize image blur (Detect Panning) Point the camera at location where the subject will pass and then half- press the shutter button to adjust exposure and focus. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down.
  • Page 30: To Change Auto Shutter Trigger Sensitivity

    To change Auto Shutter trigger sensitivity (Sensitivity) In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the fourth Control Panel option from the top (Sensitivity). Use [4] and [6] to select the sensitivity setting you want, and then press [SET].
  • Page 31 Tips for Better Auto Shutter Snapshots • Using Auto Shutter in combination with Anti Shake (page 64) reduces the chance of image blur even more. • While recording with Detect Blur or Detect Smile, keep the camera as still as possible until the recording operation is complete.
  • Page 32: Using Face Recognition

    Using Face Recognition (Face Recognition) The face recognition feature adjusts focus and brightness to the faces in the image. Face recognition has two modes, described below. Normal Detects human faces in the image. Gives priority to specific faces that have been pre-recorded as Family First family members.
  • Page 33: Using The Family First Mode

    Using the Family First Mode (Family First) . To pre-record the faces of family members, etc. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the fifth Control Panel option from the top (Face Recognition). Use [4] and [6] to select “K Record Family” and then press [SET]. With the camera pointed straight at the face of the person you want to pre-record, align the frame on the monitor screen with the face...
  • Page 34 . To assign a priority level to pre-recorded face data You can use the procedure below to assign names and priority levels to pre-recorded faces. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the fifth Control Panel option from the top (Face Recognition).
  • Page 35 . To add a face data shot to an existing pre-recorded family member Face recognition efficiency can be improved by recording three or four face data shots under various conditions for a single individual. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the fifth Control Panel option from the top (Face Recognition).
  • Page 36 . To shoot a snapshot using pre-recorded face data In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the fifth Control Panel option from the top (Face Recognition). Use [4] and [6] to select “ H Face Recognition: Family First” and then press [SET].
  • Page 37 Tips for Best Face Recognition Results • Face recognition in the Family First mode is slightly faster than that in the Normal mode. Also, compared with the Normal mode, the Family First mode will not be able to detect faces that are far away and small. •...
  • Page 38: Using Continuous Shutter

    Using Continuous Shutter (Continuous) Your camera has three continuous shutter modes. Normal Continually records images until memory becomes full. Speed CS Continually records images at a speed that is faster than Normal- High speed, until memory becomes full. Image size is fixed at 2M Speed CS (1600 1200 pixels).
  • Page 39 NOTE • With continuous shutter, exposure and focus for the first image are applied for successive images as well. • Continuous shutter cannot be used in combination with any of the following. Some BEST SHOT scenes (White board, etc., Prerecord (Movie), For YouTube, Voice Recording) •...
  • Page 40: Specifying Iso Sensitivity

    Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO) ISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the seventh Control Panel option from the top (ISO Sensitivity). Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. AUTO Adjusts sensitivity automatically according to conditions ISO 64...
  • Page 41 . Using the easy Menu The easy menu contains flash, self-timer, and image size settings, plus an item for exiting the easy mode. While the camera is in the easy mode, all the other settings (besides Flash, Self- timer, Image Size, and easy Mode) on the REC tab menu (page 150) and Quality tab menu (page 151) are fixed at preset optimum values.
  • Page 42: Changing The Control Panel Date/Time Style

    Changing the Control Panel Date/Time Style In the REC mode, press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the bottom Control Panel option (Date/Time). Use [4] and [6] to select the date or time. NOTE • You can select either of two display style (page 126) for the date: Month/Day or Day/Month.
  • Page 43: Optical Zoom And Digital Zoom Switch Point

    NOTE • The higher the digital zoom factor, the coarser the recorded image. Note that the camera also has a function that lets you record using digital zoom without image deterioration (page 44). • Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against image blur due to camera movement when shooting with telephoto.
  • Page 44 • The image deterioration point depends on the image size (page 24). 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 “6M”...
  • Page 45: Recording Movie Images And Audio

    Recording Movie Images and Audio To record a movie Configure the quality setting for the movie (page 69). The length of the movie you can record will depend on the quality setting you select. In the REC mode, press [0] (Movie). This will start recording and display Y on the monitor screen.
  • Page 46 NOTE • Spending a long time using movie recording will cause the camera to become slightly warm to the touch. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction. • The camera also records audio. Note the following points when shooting a movie. –...
  • Page 47: Using Prerecord Movie

    Using Prerecord Movie With this feature, the camera prerecords up to five seconds of whatever is happening in front of the lens in a buffer that is continually updated. Pressing [0] saves the prerecorded action (buffer contents) followed by real-time recording. Real-time recording continues until you stop it.
  • Page 48: Shooting A Snapshot While Shooting A Movie

    Shooting a Snapshot while Shooting a Movie While a movie is being recorded, press the shutter button. Movie recording continues after the snapshot is recorded. NOTE • You can use [2] ( • Move recording is interrupted for a few seconds at the point where a snapshot is recorded.
  • Page 49: To Play Back An Audio Recording

    About audio data • Audio files can be played back on a computer with Windows Media Player or QuickTime. – Audio Data: WAVE/IMA-ADPCM (WAV extension) – Audio File Size: Approximately 165KB (Approximately 30 seconds of recording at 5.5KB per second) To play back an audio recording In the PLAY mode, use [4] and [6] to display the Voice Recording file you want to play.
  • Page 50: Using Best Shot

    Using BEST SHOT What is BEST SHOT? BEST SHOT provides you with a collection of sample “scenes” that show a variety of different types of shooting conditions. When you need to change the setup of the camera, simply find the scene that matches what you are trying to achieve, and the camera sets up for it automatically.
  • Page 51 Press the shutter button (if you are shooting a snapshot) or [0] (if you are shooting a movie). NOTE • The BEST SHOT YouTube scene sets up the camera for recording movies that are optimized for uploading to YouTube. Movies recorded with the YouTube scene are stored in a special folder to make them easy to locate for uploading (page 109).
  • Page 52: Creating Your Own Best Shot Setups

    • High Sensitivity – The high sensitivity setting is disabled whenever the camera’s flash fires. – High sensitivity may not produce the desired results in very dark conditions. – When shooting with slow shutter speeds, use a tripod to protect against blurring due to camera movement.
  • Page 53 NOTE • BEST SHOT snapshot scenes can be used for snapshots only and movie scenes can be used for movies only. • You can check the settings of the currently selected BEST SHOT scene by displaying the camera’s setting menus and looking at its settings. •...
  • Page 54: Shooting Images Of White Board, Etc

    Shooting Images of White board, etc. The Business Shot scenes of BEST SHOT produce images in which lines are straight and natural, even if rectangular subjects are shot from an angle. This process is called “keystone correction”. Press [BS] and then select the “White board, etc.” scene. Press the shutter button to shoot the image.
  • Page 55: Recording A Self-Portrait

    Recording a Self-portrait With this feature, you can shoot your own self-portrait simply by pointing the camera at your face. BEST SHOT has two self-portrait scenes from which to choose. • Self-portrait (1 person): Shoots when the face of at least one person, including •...
  • Page 56: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings. • You also can use the Control Panel (page 23) to configure some of the settings that appear on the menu screen. Refer to the page references provided in this section for information about configuring settings using the Control Panel.
  • Page 57 Use [8] and [2] to select the menu item you want, and then press [6]. Use [8] and [2] to change the setting. After the setting is the way you want, press [SET]. • Pressing [ ] registers the selected setting and returns to the menu.
  • Page 58: Rec Mode Settings

    REC Mode Settings (REC) Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Focus Settings Type of Shot Q Auto General Focus recording ´ Close ups Macro Shooting with E Pan a relatively Focus wide focus range Scenery and other distant...
  • Page 59 Zoom Steps Z1 (Wide) Approx. 0.50 (1.6') Approx. 0.70 (2.3') Approx. 1.00 (3.3') Approx. 1.40 (4.6') Approx. 1.70 (5.6') Approx. 1.80 (5.9') 7 (Tele) Approx. 2.10 (6.9') NOTE • Above values are for reference only. For movie macro, the focus range is a few centimeters within the center distance. Normal Close Up Telephoto...
  • Page 60 To focus with manual focus On the monitor screen, compose the image so the subject you want to focus on is within the yellow boundary. Watching the image on the monitor screen use [4] and [6] to adjust focus. • At this time the image that is within the boundary will enlarge and fill the monitor screen, which aids in focusing.
  • Page 61 Using Focus Lock “Focus lock” is a technique you can use when you want to compose an image in which the subject you want to focus on is not within the focus frame in the center of the screen. • To use focus lock, select “U Spot” or “O Tracking” for the Auto Focus area (page 65).
  • Page 62: Changing The Focus Frame Shape

    Changing the Focus Frame Shape (Focus Frame) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Focus Frame You can use this procedure to select from among five different shapes, including a heart shape, for the focus frame. Settings ß NOTE •...
  • Page 63: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-timer (Self-timer) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Self-timer With the Self-timer, pressing the shutter button starts a timer. The shutter is released and the image is shot after a fixed amount of time. 10 sec 10-second Self-timer „...
  • Page 64: Using Auto Shutter

    Using Auto Shutter (Auto Shutter) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Auto Shutter For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 28. Shooting with Face Recognition (Face Recognition) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Face Recognition For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 32.
  • Page 65: Specifying The Auto Focus Area

    Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * AF Area This mode takes readings of a small area in the center of the image. Spot This setting works well with focus lock (page 61). When you half-press the shutter button while this setting selected, the camera will select the optimum Auto Focus area from among nine Multi...
  • Page 66: Assigning Functions To The [4] And [6] Keys

    Assigning Functions to the [ Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * L/R Key You can assign one of the five functions listed below to the [ Setting ] key operation Metering Changes the Metering Mode (page 72) EV Shift Adjusts the EV shift value (page 70) White Balance Changes the white balance setting (page 71)
  • Page 67: Displaying The On-Screen Grid

    Displaying the On-screen Grid (Grid) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Grid The on-screen grid can be displayed on the REC mode monitor screen for easy vertical and horizontal alignment when composing images. Turning Digital Zoom On or Off (Digital Zoom) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Digital Zoom You can use this setting to turn digital zoom on or off.
  • Page 68: Configuring Power On Default Settings

    Configuring Power On Default Settings (Memory) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Memory When you turn off the camera, it remembers the current settings of all enabled memory items and restores them when you turn it back on. Any memory item that is disabled will be returned to its initial default setting whenever you turn off the camera.
  • Page 69: Image Quality Settings

    Image Quality Settings (Quality) Specifying Snapshot Size (Size) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Size For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 25. Specifying Snapshot Image Quality (Quality (Snapshot)) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * T Quality (Snapshot) Fine Gives image quality priority Normal...
  • Page 70: Correcting Image Brightness

    Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * EV Shift You can manually adjust an image’s exposure value (EV value) before shooting it. • Exposure Compensation Range: –2.0EV to +2.0EV • Unit: 1/3EV Use [8] and [2] to adjust the exposure compensation value. [8]:Increases the EV value.
  • Page 71: Controlling White Balance

    Controlling White Balance (White Balance) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * White Balance You can adjust white balance to match the source of light available where you are shooting and avoid the blue cast that results when shooting outdoors when it is cloudy, and the green cast that results when shooting under fluorescent lighting.
  • Page 72: Specifying Iso Sensitivity

    Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * ISO For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 40. Specifying the Metering Mode (Metering) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Metering The metering mode determines what part of the subject is metered for exposure. Multi-pattern metering divides the image into sections and measures the light in each section for a balanced exposure reading.
  • Page 73: Reducing Overexposure And Underexposure

    Reducing Overexposure and Underexposure (Dynamic Range) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Dynamic Range You can adjust the Dynamic Range setting in order to capture the bright areas of an image while reducing the chance of overexposure and underexposure. Suppresses overexposure and underexposure more than Expand +2 “Expand +1”...
  • Page 74: Controlling Color Saturation

    Controlling Color Saturation (Saturation) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Saturation You can specify one of five saturation settings from +2 (most saturated) to –2 (least saturated). Adjusting Image Contrast (Contrast) Procedure [r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Contrast You can specify one of five contrast settings from +2 (most contrast between light and dark) to –2 (least contrast between light and dark).
  • Page 75: Viewing Snapshots And Movies

    Viewing Snapshots and Movies Viewing Snapshots See page 19 for the procedure for viewing snapshots. Viewing a Movie Press [p] (PLAY) and then use [4] and [6] to display the movie you want to view. Press [SET] to start playback. Movie Playback Controls [4] [6] Fast forward/...
  • Page 76: Zooming An On-Screen Image

    Zooming an On-screen Image In the PLAY mode, use [4] and [6] to scroll through the images until the one you want is displayed. Slide the zoom controller towards z ( zoom. You can use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to scroll the zoomed image on the monitor screen.
  • Page 77: Displaying Images In The Calendar Screen

    Displaying Images in the Calendar Screen In the PLAY Mode, slide the zoom controller towards w (]) twice. This will display the calendar screen that shows the first image recorded on each day. To display the first image recorded on a particular day, use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to move the selection boundary to the day you want and then press [SET].
  • Page 78: Viewing Snapshots And Movies On A Tv Screen

    Viewing Snapshots and Movies on a TV Screen Use the AV cable that comes with the camera to connect it to the TV. Yellow White Video Audio AUDIO IN jacks (white) VIDEO IN jack (yellow) Making sure that the 6 mark on the camera is aligned with the 4 mark of the AV cable connector, connect the cable to the camera.
  • Page 79 NOTE • Audio is monaural. • Certain TVs may cut off part of the images. • Before connecting to a TV to display images, be sure to configure the camera’s [r] (REC) and [p] (PLAY) buttons for “Power On” or “Power On/Off” (page 128). •...
  • Page 80: Other Playback Functions (Play)

    Other Playback Functions (PLAY) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other playback operations. For information about menu operations, see page 56. Playing a Slideshow on the Camera (Slideshow) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Slideshow Start Starts the slideshow Specifies the type of images to be included in the slideshow...
  • Page 81: Saving Music From Your Computer To Camera Memory

    • To stop the slideshow, press [SET]. Pressing [MENU] instead of [SET] stops the slideshow and returns to the menu screen. • Adjust audio volume by pressing [2] and then press [8] or [2] during playback. • All button operations are disabled while the slideshow is transitioning from one image to another.
  • Page 82 Perform one of the following operations to open the memory card or built-in memory. This will cause the camera to be recognized by your computer as a Removable Disk (Drive). • Windows Windows XP: Start * My Computer Windows Vista: Start * Computer Windows 2000, Me, 98SE, or 98: Double-click “My Computer”.
  • Page 83: Laying Out Snapshots With Layout Print

    Laying Out Snapshots with Layout Print (Layout Print) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Layout Print You can use the following procedure to insert existing snapshots into the frames of a layout and produce a new image that contains multiple snapshots.
  • Page 84: Creating A Snapshot Of Movie Frames

    Creating a Snapshot of Movie Frames (MOTION PRINT) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Movie Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * MOTION PRINT Use [8] and [2] to select either “9 frames” or “1 frame”. When “9 frames” is selected, the frame you select in step 2 will be in the center of the MOTION PRINT image.
  • Page 85 Use [8] and [2] to select the editing method you want to use and then press [SET]. Use [4] and [ ] to scroll through the movie and search for the frame (point) from which or to which you want to cut the movie (the cut point).
  • Page 86: Reducing The Effects Of Underexposure

    NOTE • When you edit a movie, only the result is saved. The original movie is not retained. An editing operation cannot be undone. • A movie that is shorter than five seconds cannot be edited. • Editing of movies recorded with a different type of camera is not supported. •...
  • Page 87: Adjusting White Balance

    Adjusting White Balance (White Balance) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * White Balance You can use the white balance setting to select a light source type for a recorded image, which will affect the colors of the image. Daylight Outdoors, fair weather ¤...
  • Page 88: Adjusting The Brightness Of An Existing Snapshot

    Adjusting the Brightness of an Existing Snapshot (Brightness) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Brightness You can select one of five brightness levels, from +2 (brightest) to –2 (least bright). • When you display an altered image on the camera’s monitor screen, the date and time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was altered.
  • Page 89: Color Correction

    Using Color Correction to Correct the Color of an Old Photograph (Color Correction) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Color Correction Color Correction lets you correct the color of an old photograph. The corrected image is saved as 2M (1600 1200 pixels) size.
  • Page 90: Selecting Images For Printing

    Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF Printing) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * DPOF Printing See page 99 for details. Protecting a File Against Deletion (Protect) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Protect Protects specific files. Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the files until the one you want to protect is displayed.
  • Page 91: Editing The Date And Time Of An Image

    Editing the Date and Time of an Image (Date/Time) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Date/Time [8][2] Changes the setting at the cursor location [4][6] Moves the cursor between settings [BS] Toggles between 12-hour and 24-hour format When the date and time settings are what you want, press [SET] to apply them.
  • Page 92: Resizing A Snapshot

    Resizing a Snapshot (Resize) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Resize You can reduce the size of a snapshot and save the result as a separate snapshot. The original snapshot is also retained. You can select resize an image to one of three image sizes: 6M, 4M, VGA.
  • Page 93: Adding Audio To A Snapshot

    Adding Audio to a Snapshot (Dubbing) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Dubbing You can add audio to a snapshot after you shoot it. You can re-record a snapshot’s audio whenever you want. You can record up to about 30 seconds of audio for a single snapshot.
  • Page 94: To Play Snapshot Audio

    To play snapshot audio In the PLAY mode, use [4] and [6] to scroll through the images until the Audio Snapshot you want is displayed. An audio snapshot is one that has a ˆ icon. Press [SET] to start playback. Voice Recording Playback Controls Fast forward/fast reverse Play/pause...
  • Page 95: Copying Files

    Copying Files (Copy) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Copy Files can be copied from the camera’s built-in memory to a memory card or from a memory card to built-in memory. Copies all files from built-in camera memory to a memory card. Built-in * Card This option copies all the files in built-in camera memory.
  • Page 96: Printing

    Printing Printing Snapshots Professional Print Service You can take a memory card that contains the images you want to print to a professional print service and have them printed. Printing on a Home Printer Printing Images on a Printer with Memory Card Slot You can use a printer equipped with a memory card slot to print images directly from a memory card.
  • Page 97: Connecting Directly To A Pictbridge Compatible Printer

    Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge and print images without going through a computer. . To set up the camera before connecting to a printer Turn on the camera and press [MENU]. On the “Set Up”...
  • Page 98 . To print Turn on the printer and load paper. Turn on the camera. This will display the print menu screen. Use [8] and [2] to select “Paper Size”, and then press [6]. Use [8] and [2] to select a paper size and then press [SET].
  • Page 99: Using Dpof To Specify Images To Be Printed And The Number Of Copies

    Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number of Copies . Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) DPOF is a standard that allows you to include image type, number of copy, and time stamp on/off information on the memory card with the images. After configuring settings, you can use the memory card to print on a home printer that supports DPOF or take the memory card to a professional print service.
  • Page 100 . Configuring the Same DPOF Settings for All the Images Procedure [p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * DPOF Printing * All images Use [8] and [2] to specify the number of copies. You can specify a value up to 99. Specify 00 if you do not want to print the image. •...
  • Page 101: Date Stamping

    . Date Stamping You can use one of the following three methods to include the recording date in the printout of an image. Configure DPOF settings (page 99). You can turn date stamping on and off each time you print. You can configure settings so some images include the date stamp and some don’t.
  • Page 102: Using The Camera With A Computer

    Using the Camera with a Computer Things you can do using a computer... You can perform the operations described below while the camera is connected to a computer. Save images to a computer and view them there Transfer images stored on your computer to camera memory...
  • Page 103: Using The Camera With A Windows Computer

    Me / 98SE / 98 Install this software: Installation not required. USB driver Type B • You can download the USB driver from the Official CASIO Digital Camera Website at http://www.exilim.com/ Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM DirectX 9.0c (When DirectX 9.0 or higher is not already installed on the computer.)
  • Page 104: Viewing And Storing Images On A Computer

    If your computer is running Windows 98SE or 98, you need to install the USB driver (page 103). You can download the USB driver from the Official CASIO Digital Camera Website at http://www.exilim.com/ If your computer is running Windows 98SE or 98, never connect the camera to your computer without first installing the USB driver! If you do, the computer will not be able to recognize the camera.
  • Page 105: Your Computer

    . To connect the camera to your computer and save files Turn on the camera and press [MENU]. On the “Set Up” tab, select “USB” and then press [6]. Use [8] and [2] to select “Mass Storage”, and then press [SET]. Turn off the camera and then use the USB cable that comes with the...
  • Page 106 Copy images to your computer. Windows XP Select “Open folder to view files” and then click “OK”. Drag the “DCIM” folder to your Windows desktop to copy it. Windows Vista Select “Open folder to view files”. Drag the “DCIM” folder to your Windows desktop to copy it. Windows 2000, Me, 98SE, 98 Double-click “My Computer”.
  • Page 107 . To view images you copied to your computer Double-click the copied “DCIM” folder to open it. Double-click the folder that contains the images you want to view. Double-click the image file you want to view. • For information about file names, see “Memory Folder Structure” on page 119. •...
  • Page 108: Save Images To A Computer Automatically/Manage Images

    Save images to a computer automatically/Manage images Installing Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM on your computer makes it possible to transfer images from the camera to your computer automatically. . To install Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM Start up your computer, and place the bundled CD-ROM into its CD- ROM drive.
  • Page 109: Playing Movies

    • Certain settings and other installed software may interfere with proper playback of movies. Uploading Movie Files to YouTube Installing YouTube Uploader for CASIO from the CD-ROM that comes with your camera simplifies uploading of movie files you recorded with the “For YouTube” BEST SHOT scene to YouTube.
  • Page 110 . To upload a movie file to YouTube • Before you can use YouTube Uploader for CASIO, you need to go to the YouTube website (http://www.youtube.com/) and register as a user there. • Do not upload any video that is copyrighted (including neighboring copyrights) unless you yourself own the copyright or you have obtained the permission of the applicable copyright holder(s).
  • Page 111: Transferring Images From Your Computer To Camera Memory

    Transport. . To transfer images to the camera On your computer, click the following: Start * All Programs * Casio * Photo Transport. This starts up Photo Transport. Drag the file(s) you want to transfer to the [Transfer] button. Follow the instructions that appear on the display to complete the transfer.
  • Page 112 . To transfer computer screen captures to the camera Connect the camera to your computer (page 104). On your computer, click the following: Start * All Programs * Casio * Photo Transport. This starts up Photo Transport. Display the screen whose screen capture you want to transfer.
  • Page 113: Viewing User Documentation

    On the menu screen, click the “Language” down arrow button and then select the language you want. Click “Manual” to select it and then click “Digital Camera”. IMPORTANT! • You must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer in order to view the contents of a PDF file.
  • Page 114: 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. When you want to do this: Save images to your Macintosh and view them there manually Save images to your Macintosh automatically/...
  • Page 115: Your Macintosh

    Turn off the camera and then use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect it to your Macintosh. • The camera does not draw power over the USB cable. Make sure the camera’s battery is sufficiently charged before connecting.
  • Page 116: Transferring Images Automatically And Managing Them On Your Macintosh

    . To view copied images Double-click the camera’s drive icon. Double-click the “DCIM” folder to open it. Double-click the folder that contains the images you want to view. Double-click the image file you want to view. • For information about file names, see “Memory Folder Structure” on page 119. •...
  • Page 117: Playing A Movie

    Open the file named “camera_xx.pdf”. • “xx” is the language code (Example: camera_e.pdf is for English.) User Registration 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 118: Files And Folders

    Files and Folders The camera creates a file and saves it each time you shoot a snapshot, record a movie, or perform any other operation that stores data. Files are grouped by storing them in folders. Each file and folder has its own unique name. •...
  • Page 119: Memory Card Data

    Memory Card Data The camera stores images you shoot in accordance with the Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF). . About DCF DCF is a standard that makes it possible to view and print images recorded on one manufacturer’s camera on DCF-compliant devices produced by other manufacturers. You can transfer DCF-compliant images recorded with another camera to this camera and view them on this camera’s monitor screen.
  • Page 120: Supported Image Files

    . Supported Image Files • Image files shot with this camera • DCF-compliant image files This camera may not be able to display an image, even if it is DCF-compliant. When displaying an image recorded on another camera, it may take a long time for the image to appear on this camera’s monitor screen.
  • Page 121: Other Settings (Set Up)

    Other Settings (Set Up) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other operations in both the REC mode and PLAY mode. For information about menu operations, see page 56. Selecting a REC Mode Screen Layout (R Panel) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * R Panel The REC mode screen layout settings let you select the layout of icons.
  • Page 122: Selecting A Play Mode Screen Layout

    Selecting a PLAY Mode Screen Layout (P Display) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * P Display The PLAY mode screen layout settings let you select how display images are shown on the monitor screen. With this setting, the display image is the maximum possible size that allows the entire image to be displayed horizontally.
  • Page 123: Configuring Camera Sound Settings

    Configuring Camera Sound Settings (Sounds) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Sounds Startup Specifies the startup sound Half Shutter Sound 1 - 5: Built-in sounds (1 through 5) Shutter Off: Sound off Operation Specifies the sound volume. This setting is also used as the Operation ( audio level during video output (page 78).
  • Page 124: Specifying The File Name Serial Number Generation Rule

    Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Rule (File No.) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * File No. Use the following procedure to specify the rule that governs generation of the serial number used in file names (page 118). Tells the camera to remember the last used file number.
  • Page 125 Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the geographic area you want and then press [SET]. Use [8] and [2] to select the city you want and then press [SET]. Press [SET]. Time Stamping Snapshots (Timestamp) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Timestamp You can configure the camera to stamp the recording date only, or date and time in the lower right corner of each snapshot.
  • Page 126: Configuring World Time Settings

    Setting the Camera’s Clock (Adjust) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Adjust [8] [2] Change the setting at the cursor location [4] [6] Move the cursor between settings [BS] Toggles between 12-hour and 24-hour format When the date and time settings are what you want, press [SET] to apply them. •...
  • Page 127: Specifying The Display Language

    Specifying the Display Language (Language) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Language . Specify the display language you want. Select the tab on the right. Select “Language”. Select the language you want. Configuring Sleep State Settings (Sleep) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Sleep This feature turns off the monitor screen whenever no camera operation is performed for a preset amount of time.
  • Page 128 Configuring Auto Power Settings (Auto Power Off) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Auto Power Off Auto Power Off turns off the camera whenever no camera operation is performed for a preset amount of time. Trigger Time Settings: 1 min, 2 min, 5 min (The trigger time is always 5 minutes in the PLAY mode.) Auto Power Off is disabled under any of the following conditions.
  • Page 129: Configuring Usb Protocol Settings

    Configuring USB Protocol Settings (USB) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * USB You can use the procedure below to select the USB communication protocol, which is used when exchanging data with a computer, printer, or other external device. Select this setting when connecting to a computer or other device that supports USB DIRECT-PRINT (page 97).
  • Page 130: Formatting Built-In Memory Or A Memory Card

    Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card (Format) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Format If a memory card is loaded in the camera, this operation will format the memory card. It will format built-in memory if no memory card is loaded. •...
  • Page 131: Configuring Monitor Screen Settings

    Configuring Monitor Screen Settings You can turn display information on and off by pressing [8] (DISP). You can configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode. Show Displays information about image settings, etc. Turns on display of camera setting and other indicators, along with a histogram (page 132) +Histogram Hide...
  • Page 132: How To Use The Histogram

    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 133: Appendix

    Appendix Precautions during Use . 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. Looking at the monitor while in motion creates the risk of serious accident. .
  • Page 134 • 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 135 • The 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 136: Battery Life

    • If battery charging does not end normally within the specified charging time, stop charging anyway and contact your local CASIO authorized service center. Continued charging creates the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion.
  • Page 137: Data Error Precautions

    (page 126). . 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 while the camera is performing some operation •...
  • Page 138: Caring For Your Camera

    . Lens • Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction. • You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain types of images, such as a slight bend in lines that should be straight.
  • Page 139 0 Should the power cord ever become damaged (to the point that internal wires are exposed or cut), immediately contact your original retailer or authorized CASIO authorized service center to request repair. Continued use of a damaged power cord creates the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric shock.
  • Page 140 Note that CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for use of this product in any way that infringes on the copyrights of others or that violates copyright laws.
  • Page 141 Any and all unauthorized commercial copying, distribution, and copying of the bundled software over a network are prohibited. This product contains PrKERNELv4 Real-time OS of eSOL Co., Ltd. Copyright 2007 eSOL Co., Ltd. © PrKERNELv4 is a registered trademark of eSOL Co., Ltd. in Japan.
  • Page 142: Power Supply

    If problems continue to occur after you perform the above steps, it could mean that the battery is faulty. Contact your nearest CASIO authorized service center. To replace the battery Open the battery cover and remove the current battery.
  • Page 143: Battery Precautions

    Battery Precautions . Precautions during Use • Operation provided by a battery under cold conditions is always less than operation under normal temperatures. This is due to the characteristics of the battery, not the camera. • Charge the battery in an area where the temperature is within the range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).
  • Page 144: Using A Memory Card

    Using a Memory Card See page 14 for information about supported memory cards and how to load a memory card. To replace the memory card Press the memory card and then release it. This will cause it to pop out of the memory card slot slightly. Pull the card out the rest of the way and then insert another one.
  • Page 145 . Memory Card Handling Precautions Certain types of cards can slow down processing speeds. In particular, you may experience problems saving high-quality (UHQ, UHQ Wide, HQ, and HQ Wide) movies. Use of certain types of memory cards increase the time it takes to record movies, which can cause movie frames to be lost.
  • Page 146: Computer System Requirements For Bundled Software

    :At least 128MB Operating System :Windows Vista/2000 Service Pack 4/XP For details about the minimum system requirements for each software application, see the “Read me” files on the CASIO Digital Camera Software CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera. Appendix...
  • Page 147: General Guide

    General Guide The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained. . Camera Front Shutter button (page 16) [ON/OFF] (Power) (page 22) Flash (page 26) Front lamp (pages 18, 63) Lens Microphone (pages 45, 93) Back lamp (pages 16, 22, 26) Bottom cmcl...
  • Page 148: 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. They do not represent screens that actually appear on the camera.
  • Page 149: Movie Recording

    . Movie Recording Panel : On Panel : Off . Snapshot Viewing blbk Focus mode (page 58) White balance setting (page 71) Recording mode (page 45) Remaining movie memory capacity (page 45) Movie recording time (page 45) Exposure compensation (page 70) Battery level indicator (page 12) Histogram (page 131) Anti Shake (page 64)
  • Page 150: Reset Initial Default Settings

    . Movie Playback Reset Initial Default Settings The tables in this section show the initial default settings that are configured for menu items (displayed when you press [MENU]) after you reset the camera (page 130). Menu items depend on whether the camera is in the REC mode or PLAY mode. •...
  • Page 151 “Quality” Tab Size 8M (3264 Quality Normal (Snapshots) Quality » (Movies) EV Shift White Balance Auto Auto Metering B Multi “Set Up” Tab Panel Display Wide Sounds – Menu Color EXILIM Red Startup File No. Continue World Time Home Timestamp Adjust –...
  • Page 152: Play Mode

    . PLAY Mode “PLAY” Tab Slideshow – Layout Print – MOTION PRINT 9 frames Movie Editing – Dynamic Range – White Balance – Brightness Keystone – Color Correction – “Set Up” Tab • The contents of the “Set Up” tab are the same in the REC mode and PLAY mode. DPOF Printing –...
  • Page 153: When Things Don't Go Right

    2)The battery may be dead. Charge the battery (page 11). If the battery goes dead soon after being charged, it means the battery has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced. Purchase a separately available CASIO NP-60 rechargeable lithium ion battery. The camera 1)Auto Power Off may have activated (page 128).
  • Page 154 Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action The flash does not 1)If ? (Flash Off) is selected as the flash mode, change to fire. another mode (page 26). 2)If the battery is dead, charge it (page 11). 3)If a BEST SHOT scene that uses ? (Flash Off) is selected, change to a different flash mode (page 26) or select a different BEST SHOT scene (page 50).
  • Page 155 Images are not This camera cannot display non-DCF images recorded onto a displayed. memory card using another digital camera. zoom (page 43). zoom to be disabled. Turn off date stamping (page 125). the focus range. Shoot within the allowable range.
  • Page 156 If the language selection screen does not re-appear when you turn the camera on, it means that the camera’s memory management data has been restored. If the same message appears after you turn power back on, contact your retailer or a CASIO authorized service center. Appendix...
  • Page 157: Display Messages

    (page 20). This message appears and the camera turns off whenever lens performs some unexpected operation. If the same LENS ERROR message appears after you turn power back on, contact a CASIO authorized service center or your original retailer. IMPORTANT! Appendix...
  • Page 158 Remove the obstruction and turn power back on again. Your camera system is corrupted. Contact your retailer or an SYSTEM ERROR authorized CASIO authorized service center. The LOCK switch of the SD or SDHC memory card loaded in the camera is in the locked The card is position.
  • Page 159: Number Of Snapshots And Movie Recording Time

    Number of Snapshots and Movie Recording Time Snapshot Image Size Image Quality (Pixels) Fine (3264 2448) Normal Economy Fine (3264 2176) Normal Economy 16:9 Fine (3264 1840) Normal Economy Fine (2816 2112) Normal Economy Fine (2304 1728) Normal Economy Fine (1600 1200) Normal...
  • Page 160 Movies Image Approximate Data Quality Rate (Frame Rate) (Pixels) 5.8 Megabits/second (30 frames/second) UHQ Wide 5.2 Megabits/second (30 frames/second) 3.8 Megabits/second (30 frames/second) HQ Wide 4.4 Megabits/second (30 frames/second) Normal 2.1 Megabits/second (30 frames/second) 545 Kilobits/second (15 frames/second) YouTube 1.4 Megabits/second (30 frames/second) * The number of image values are approximate and are provided for reference only.
  • Page 161: Specifications

    Specifications Product Type Digital Camera Model EX-Z20 File Format Snapshots: JPEG (Exif Version 2.2); DCF 1.0 standard; DPOF Movies: MOV, H.264/AVC standard, IMA-ADPCM audio Audio (Voice Recording): WAV Recording Media Built-in Memory (Image Storage Area: 12.4MB) SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus Recorded Image Sizes Snapshot: 8M (3264...
  • Page 162 Aperture Value F3.1 (W) to F5.6 (W) (When used with ND filter) * Using optical zoom changes the aperture value. White Balance Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Shade, Day White Fluorescent, Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, Manual WB Sensitivity (Standard Snapshots: Auto, ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, Output Sensitivity, Recommended Movies: Auto...
  • Page 163 Approximate Battery Life All of the values provided below represent the approximate amount of time under normal temperature (23°C (73°F)) before the camera turns off. These values are not guaranteed. Low temperatures shorten battery life. Number of Shots (CIPA) (Operating Time)* Continuous Playback (Snapshots)* Approximate continuous movie recording time Continuous Voice Recording*...
  • Page 164 . Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-60) Rated Voltage Rated Capacitance Operating Temperature Dimensions Weight . Charger unit (BC-60L) Input Power Output Power Operating Temperature Supported Battery Type Charging Time Dimensions Weight • Power cord precautions for use in Singapore The power cord set is not supplied. The power cord used must comply with relevant national and/or international standards.
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