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Casio Exilim EX-Z57 User Manual

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EX-Z57
User's Guide
Thank you for purchasing this CASIO
product.
• Before using it, be sure to read the
precautions contained in this User's Guide.
• Keep the User's Guide in a safe place for
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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    Digital Camera EX-Z57 User’s Guide Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product. • Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’s Guide. • Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference. • For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the official EXILIM Website at http://www.exilim.com/.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Unpacking Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Camera CD-ROM • Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera. Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type) (AD-C51G or AD-C52G) USB Cradle (CA-27)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION Contents INTRODUCTION Unpacking ... 2 Features ... 9 Precautions ... 12 QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! ... 17 To configure display language and clock settings ... 18 To record an image ... 19 To view a recorded image ... 20 To delete an image ...
  • Page 4 INTRODUCTION BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording an Image ... 49 Specifying the Recording Mode Aiming the Camera Recording an Image Using Zoom ... 56 Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Using the Flash ... 59 Flash Unit Status Changing the Flash Intensity Setting Using Flash Assist Using the Self-timer ...
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION PLAYBACK Basic Playback Operation ... 109 Playing an Audio Snapshot Flipping the Display ... 111 Zooming the Display Image ... 112 Resizing an Image ... 113 Cropping an Image ... 114 Playing a Movie ... 115 Displaying the 9-image View ... 116 Displaying the Calendar Screen ...
  • Page 6 INTRODUCTION Using World Time ... 143 To display the World Time screen To configure World Time settings Changing the Display Language ... 144 Changing the Brightness of the Monitor Screen ... 145 Changing the USB Port Protocol ... 145 Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Power On/Off Functions ...
  • Page 7 Saving an Album To delete an album Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ... 188 About the bundled CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) Computer System Requirements Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows .. 191 Getting Started Selecting a Language Viewing the Contents of the “Read me”...
  • Page 8 • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of the EX-Z57. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages or losses suffered by you or any third party due to the use of Photo Loader and/or Photohands.

  • Page 9: Features

    INTRODUCTION I LCD Panel The LCD panel is a product of the latest LCD manufacturing technology that provides a pixel yield of 99.99%. This means that less than 0.01% of the total pixels are defective (they do not turn on or always remain turned on).
  • Page 10 INTRODUCTION • Auto Pan Focus (page 71) When you press the shutter button all the way down without pausing, the camera immediately records the image without waiting for Auto Focus to be performed. This helps to avoid missing a special moment while you wait for the camera to Auto Focus.
  • Page 11 INTRODUCTION • Album Function (page 180) HTML files are generated automatically to create an album of recorded images. Album contents can be viewed and printed using a standard Web browser. Images can also be incorporated into Web pages quickly and easily. •...

  • Page 12: Precautions

    • Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed. Always leave maintenance and repair work up to a CASIO authorized service center. • Keep the small parts and accessories of this camera out of the reach of small children.
  • Page 13 AC adaptor power cord from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. Using the camera under these conditions creates the risk of fire and electric shock. After...

  • Page 14: Data Error Precautions

    (page 17). I Data Error Precautions • Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in file memory.

  • Page 15: Operating Conditions

    INTRODUCTION I Operating conditions • This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). • Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas. — In areas subject to direct sunlight —...

  • Page 16: Power Supply

    INTRODUCTION I Power Supply • Use only the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported. • This camera does not have a separate battery for the clock. The date and time settings of the camera are cleared whenever power is totally cut off (from both the battery and USB cradle).

  • Page 17: Quick Start Guide

    QUICK START GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! Load the battery into the camera (page 30). Stopper Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery (page 31). • Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera.

  • Page 18: To Configure Display Language And Clock Settings

    QUICK START GUIDE To configure display language and clock settings • Be sure to configure the following settings before using the camera to record images. See page 45 for details. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Press the power button to turn on the camera. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the language you want.

  • Page 19: To Record An Image

    QUICK START GUIDE To record an image See page 49 for details. Operation lamp Snapshot mode icon 10 10 1600 1600 1200 1200 NORMAL NORMAL 1 / 1000 1 / 1000 F2.6 F2.6 05/12 12/24 24 12 12:58 58 Focus frame Before using a commercially available memory card, be sure to first format it using the camera’s formatting procedure.

  • Page 20: To View A Recorded Image

    QUICK START GUIDE To view a recorded image See page 109 for details. Press [ ] (PLAY). • This enters the PLAY (playback) mode. Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the images. To delete an image 2, 3, 4, 5 Press [ ] (PLAY).

  • Page 21: Contents

    The following table defines the terminology used in this manual. This term as used in this Means this: manual: “camera” The CASIO EX-Z57 Digital Camera “file memory” The location where the camera is currently storing images you record (page 51) “battery”...

  • Page 22: General Guide

    GETTING READY I File Memory The term “file memory” in this manual is a general term that refers to the location where your camera is currently storing the images you record. File memory can be any one of the following three locations. •...
  • Page 23 GETTING READY I Back Operation lamp button Zoom button button Strap ring [SET] button [MENU] button [DISP] button [ ][ ][ ][ ] Monitor Screen I Bottom Speaker Stopper Memory card slot Battery compartment Battery cover ] (PLAY mode) Connector Tripod screw hole * Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.

  • Page 24: Usb Cradle

    GETTING READY USB Cradle Simply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB cradle lets you perform the following tasks. • Battery charging (page 31) • Automatic transfer of images to a computer (page 165) • Direct connection to a printer for printing (page 159) •...

  • Page 25: Monitor Screen Contents

    GETTING READY Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status. • Note that the example screens in this chapter are for illustrative purposes only. They do not exactly match the screen contents actually produced on the camera.

  • Page 26: Play Mode

    GETTING READY Image quality (page 68) ISO sensitivity FINE (page 101) NORMAL Date and time ECONOMY (page 141) Built-in memory selected for data storage. EV value (page 78) Memory card selected for data storage. Battery capacity (page 149) (page 36) Shutter speed value Histogram (page 99) (page 53)

  • Page 27: Changing The Contents Of The Monitor Screen

    Manual IMPORTANT! • Some information may not display properly if you display an image that was recorded using a different digital camera model. Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Flash On Each press of the [DISP] button changes the contents of Flash Off the monitor screen as shown below.
  • Page 28 GETTING READY I PLAY Mode Indicators on Histogram/Details on Indicators off IMPORTANT! • Pressing [DISP] will not change monitor screen contents during movie recording, or during standby or recording of an audio snapshot. • Pressing [DISP] in the Voice Recording REC mode toggles the monitor screen on (“indicators on”) and off.

  • Page 29: Attaching The Strap

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

  • Page 30: Power Requirements

    GETTING READY Power Requirements Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40). To load the battery Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow, and then swing it open. While pulling the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration, align the (–) mark on the battery with the (–) mark on the camera and slide the battery into the...

  • Page 31: To Charge The Battery

    GETTING READY Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow. IMPORTANT! • Use only the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported. The battery is not fully charged when you use the camera for the first time after purchasing it.
  • Page 32 GETTING READY NOTE • The bundled AC adaptor is designed for operation with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC. Note, however, that the shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.
  • Page 33 GETTING READY After charging is complete, remove the camera from the USB cradle. IMPORTANT! • Use only the USB cradle (CA-27) that comes with the camera or the optionally available rapid charger (BC- 30L) to charge the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery.
  • Page 34 • If the same symptoms occur again when you place the camera on the USB cradle after taking the above steps, contact a CASIO authorized service center. I Battery Life Guidelines The battery life guideline values given below indicate the...
  • Page 35 GETTING READY Supported Battery: NP-40 (Rated Capacitance: 1230mAh) Storage Medium: SD Memory Card *1 Number of Shots (CIPA Standard) • Temperature: 23°C (73°F) • Monitor Screen: On • Zoom operation between full wide to full telephoto every 30 seconds, during which two images are recorded, one image with flash;...

  • Page 36: To Replace The Battery

    GETTING READY I Low Battery Indicator The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on the monitor screen changes as battery power is used. The indicator means that remaining battery power is low. Note that you will not be able to record images while the battery indicator is .

  • Page 37: Power Supply Precautions

    Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before using the battery for the first time. NOTE • The term “battery” in this manual refers to the CASIO NP-40 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery. • Use only the USB cradle (CA-27) that comes with the...
  • Page 38 Prolonged contact with battery fluid can cause skin irritation. G PRECAUTIONS DURING USE • The battery is designed for use with this CASIO digital camera only. • Use only the USB cradle that comes with the camera or the specified optional charger to charge the battery.
  • Page 39 Doing so creates the risk of fire and electric shock. • Should the cord of the AC adaptor become damaged (exposed internal wiring), request a replacement from a CASIO authorized service center. A damaged AC adaptor cord creates the risk of fire or electric shock.

  • Page 40: Turning The Camera On And Off

    GETTING READY • Use the AC adaptor where it will not be splashed with water. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock. • Do not place a vase or any other container Caution! filled with liquid on top of the AC adaptor. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock.

  • Page 41: To Turn Off The Camera

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

  • Page 42: Configuring Power Saving Settings

    GETTING READY Configuring Power Saving Settings You can configure the settings described below to conserve battery power. Sleep : Automatically turns off the monitor screen if no operation is performed for a specified amount of time in a REC mode. Performing any button operation causes the monitor screen to turn back on.

  • Page 43: Using The On-Screen Menus

    GETTING READY Using the On-screen Menus Pressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screen that you can use to perform various operations. The menu that appears depends on whether you are in a REC mode or the PLAY mode. The following shows an example menu procedure in a REC mode.
  • Page 44 GETTING READY G Menu Screen Operations When you want to do this: Do this: Move between tabs Press [ ] and [ ]. Move from the tab to the Press [ ]. settings Move from the settings to Press [ ]. the tab Move between the settings Press [ ] and [ ].

  • Page 45: Configuring Display Language And Clock Settings

    GETTING READY Perform one of the following operations to apply the setting you configured. To do this: Perform this key operation: Apply the setting and exit Press [SET]. the menu screen. Apply the setting and return to feature selection Press [ ]. in step 4.
  • Page 46 GETTING READY IMPORTANT! • Recording images without configuring the clock settings causes incorrect time information to be registered. Be sure to configure the clock settings before using the camera. • A built-in backup battery retains the date and time settings of the camera for about two days if the camera is not supplied with power.

  • Page 47: To Configure Display Language And Clock Settings

    GETTING READY To configure display language and clock settings Press the power button, [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the language you want, and then press [SET]. : Japanese English : English...
  • Page 48 GETTING READY Use [ ] and [ ] to select the date format setting you want, and then press [SET]. Example: December 24, 2005 To display the date like this: Select this format: 05/12/24 YY/MM/DD 24/12/05 DD/MM/YY 12/24/05 MM/DD/YY Set the current date and the time.

  • Page 49: Recording An Image

    This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image. Recording an Image Specifying the Recording Mode Your CASIO digital camera has five recording modes, each of which is described below. Before recording an image, use the procedure below to select the applicable recording mode.

  • Page 50: Aiming The Camera

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Use [ ] and [ ] to select the recording mode you want, and then press [SET]. • The icon (like “ ”) for the mode you select is displayed on the monitor screen. Recording mode icon Aiming the Camera Use both hands to hold the camera still when shooting an 10 10...

  • Page 51: Recording An Image

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! • Make sure your fingers and the strap do not block the flash, microphone or lens. Flash Microphone NOTE • Moving the camera as you press the shutter button or while the Auto Focus operation is being performed (when you press the shutter button half way) can cause blurring of the image.
  • Page 52 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • This causes an image or a message to appear on the monitor screen, and then enters the currently selected recording mode. • If the camera is in the PLAY mode when it turns on, the message “There are no files.” will appear if you do not have any images stored in memory yet.
  • Page 53 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING G Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation When you see this: It means this: Green focus frame The image is in focus. Green operation lamp Red focus frame The image is not in focus. Flashing green operation lamp •...

  • Page 54: Recording Precautions

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! • Auto Pan Focus is enabled when the “REC” tab’s “Auto PF” setting is turned on (page 71). With Auto Pan Focus the shutter releases without waiting for Auto Focus to be performed and the image is recorded as soon as you press the shutter button all the way down.

  • Page 55: About Auto Focus

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING I About Auto Focus • Proper focus may be difficult or even impossible when shooting the following types of subjects. — Solid color walls or subjects with little contrast — Strongly backlit subjects — Very shiny objects —...

  • Page 56: Using Zoom

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using Zoom Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom. Normally, the camera automatically switches over to digital zoom after you reach the maximum limit for optical zoom. You can, however, configure the camera to disable digital zoom, if you want.

  • Page 57: Digital Zoom

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTE • The optical zoom factor also affects the lens aperture. • Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against hand movement when using the telephoto setting (zoom in). • You can change the digital zoom setting during movie recording, but not the optical zoom setting.
  • Page 58 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING I To record an image using digital zoom In a REC mode, hold down the telephoto ) side of the zoom button. • This causes the zoom indicator to appear on the display. Zoom level indicator When the zoom pointer reaches the optical/ digital zoom switch over point, it will stop.

  • Page 59: Using The Flash

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING I To turn digital zoom on and off In a REC mode, press [MENU]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the “REC” tab. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Digital Zoom”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].
  • Page 60 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To do this: Have the flash fire automatically when required (Auto Flash)* Turn off the flash (Flash Off) Always fire the flash (Flash On) Fire a pre-flash followed by image recording with flash, reducing the chance of red-eye in the image (Red- eye reduction) In this case, the flash fires automatically when required...

  • Page 61: Flash Unit Status

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING I About Red-eye Reduction Using the flash to record at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image. This happens because the light from the flash reflects off of the retina of the eye.

  • Page 62: Changing The Flash Intensity Setting

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Changing the Flash Intensity Setting Perform the following steps to change the flash intensity setting. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the “REC” tab. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Flash Intensity”, and then press [ ].
  • Page 63 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Auto”, and then press [SET]. • Selecting “Off” disables flash assist. IMPORTANT! • Flash assist may not produce the desired result for some types of subjects. • Flash assist may have little effect on your image if you changed any of the following settings when you recorded it.

  • Page 64: Using The Self-Timer

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • When red-eye reduction ( ) is selected, flash intensity is adjusted automatically in accordance with the exposure. The flash may not fire at all when the subject is brightly lit. • Using flash in combination with another light source (daylight, fluorescent light, etc.) can result in abnormal image colors.
  • Page 65 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To do this: Specify a 10-second self-timer Specify a 2-second self-timer Specify Triple Self-timer Disable the self-timer • This causes an indicator identifying the selected self-timer type to appear on the monitor screen. • With the Triple Self-timer, the camera records a series of three images in the sequence described...
  • Page 66 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Press the shutter button to record the image. • When you press the shutter button, the self- timer lamp flashes as the countdown progresses, and then the shutter releases after the self-timer reaches the end of its countdown.

  • Page 67: Specifying Image Size

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

  • Page 68: Specifying Image Quality

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

  • Page 69: Selecting The Focus Mode

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

  • Page 70: Using Auto Focus

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Auto Focus As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter button down half way. The following is the Auto Focus range. Range: Approximately 40cm to ∞ (1.3´ to ∞) Press [ ] ( ) to cycle through the focus mode settings until there is no focus mode...
  • Page 71 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS I Auto Pan Focus When you press the shutter button all the way down in the Auto Focus mode without pausing, the camera immediately records the image using Pan Focus (page 74) without waiting for Auto Focus to be performed. This helps to avoid missing a special moment while you wait for the camera to Auto Focus.
  • Page 72 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS For this type of Auto Focus area: Very limited range in the center of the screen • This setting works well with focus lock (page 77). Automatic selection of the focus area where the subject closest to the camera is located •...

  • Page 73: Using The Macro Mode

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

  • Page 74: Using Pan Focus

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Pan Focus Normally, your camera performs Auto Focus to ensure that your images are always in focus. Selecting Pan Focus disables Auto Focus, so the shutter is released as soon as you press the shutter button. This mode is best for basic snapshots.

  • Page 75: Using The Infinity Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Infinity Mode The Infinity mode fixes focus at infinity (∞). Use this mode when recording scenery and other faraway images. Press [ ] ( ) to cycle through the focus mode settings until “ ” is shown as the focus mode indicator.
  • Page 76 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS While watching the image on the monitor screen, use [ ] and [ ] to focus. Manual focus position To do this: Do this: Focus in on the subject Press [ ]. Focus out on the subject Press [ ].

  • Page 77: Using Focus Lock

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Focus Lock Focus lock is a technique you can use to focus on a subject that is not located within the focus frame when you record an image. You can use focus lock in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro mode ( Using the monitor screen, compose the...

  • Page 78: Exposure Compensation (Ev Shift)

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure setting (EV value) manually to adjust for the lighting of your subject. This feature helps to achieve better results when recording a backlit subject, a strongly lit subject indoors, or a subject that is against a dark background.

  • Page 79: Adjusting White Balance

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes 0.0. Press the shutter button to record the image. 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 80 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. When shooting under these conditions: Normal conditions Outdoor daylight on a clear day Outdoor daylight on an overcast or rainy day, in the shade of a tree, etc. In the shade of a building or any other area where the color temperature is high...

  • Page 81: Configuring The White Balance Setting Manually

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually Certain complex light sources or other environmental conditions can make it impossible to obtain good results when “Auto” or one of the fixed light source settings is selected for white balance. Manual white balance lets you configure the camera for a particular light source and other conditions.

  • Page 82: Using The Best Shot Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • This starts the white balance adjustment procedure. The message “Complete” appears on the monitor screen after white balance adjustment is complete. Press [SET]. • This registers the white balance settings and returns to the currently selected recording mode. NOTE •...
  • Page 83 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Scene Number Scene Name White board, etc. (page 90) Register User Scene (page 84) . Press [ ] (REC), and then select “ BEST SHOT” as the recording mode (page 49). • This enters the BEST SHOT mode and displays a sample scene.

  • Page 84: Creating Your Own Best Shot Setup

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • Operation guidance and the currently selected BEST SHOT scene appear on the display for about two seconds after you enter the BEST SHOT mode this way, or if the camera is in the BEST SHOT mode when you turn it on.
  • Page 85 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Save”, and then press [SET]. • This registers the setup. Now you can use the procedure on page 82 to select your user setup for recording. IMPORTANT! • BEST SHOT user setups are located in the camera’s built-in memory following the built-in sample scenes.

  • Page 86: To Delete A Best Shot User Setup

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS To delete a BEST SHOT user setup Press [ ] (REC), and then select “ SHOT” as the recording mode (page 49). Use [ ] and [ ] to display the user setup you want to delete. Press [ ] ( ) to delete the user setup.
  • Page 87 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Combined Images Press [ ] (REC), and then select “ SHOT” as the recording mode (page 49). Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Coupling Shot”, and then press [SET]. Align the focus frame on the monitor screen with the subject you want on the left side of the image.

  • Page 88: Recording A Subject Onto An Existing Background Image (Pre-Shot)

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Next, align the focus frame with the subject you want in the right side of the image, taking care to align the actual background with the Semi-transparent semi-transparent background background of the first image, which is shown on the monitor screen.
  • Page 89 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Freeze the background on the monitor screen. • Record the image, using the background on the monitor screen as a guide. • Only the second image is recorded. Press [ ] (REC), and then select “ SHOT”...

  • Page 90: Recording Images Of Business Cards And Documents (Business Shot)

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • You can press the [MENU] button at this point to clear the semi-transparent background from the monitor screen. Then you can repeat step 3 to record a new background. After composing the final image (using the semi-transparent background as a guide), the person with the camera should press the shutter button to record.
  • Page 91 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS I Setup Sample Images • Business cards and • White board, etc. documents IMPORTANT! • Before recording, compose the image so outline of the item you want to record fits entirely within the monitor screen. The camera will not be able to detect the shape of the subject correctly unless it is enclosed entirely within the monitor screen.

  • Page 92: To Use Business Shot

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS To use Business Shot Press [ ] (REC), and then select “ SHOT” as the recording mode (page 49). Use [ ] and [ ] to select the Business Shot image you want, and then press [SET]. Record the image.

  • Page 93: Using The Movie Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Movie Mode You can record movies with audio. A single movie can be as long as available memory capacity allows. • File Format: AVI AVI format conforms to the Motion JPEG format promoted by the Open DML Group. •...
  • Page 94 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Starting a movie record operation causes optical zoom to be disabled. Only digital zoom is available while a movie record operation is in progress. If you want to use optical zoom to record a movie, perform the zoom operation before starting the record operation.

  • Page 95: Recording Audio

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS — Auto Focus is not performed in the case of the Pan Focus ( ), Manual Focus ( ) focus modes, and so no confirmation tone sounds. In the case of the Manual Focus mode, you cannot adjust focus settings while recording is in progress.
  • Page 96 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • You can play back an audio file recorded in the Audio Snapshot mode on your computer using Windows Media Player. Recording audio for a snapshot creates two separate files: one for the image data and one for the audio data.

  • Page 97: Recording Your Voice

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording Your Voice The Voice Recording mode provides quick and easy recording of your voice. • Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format This is the Windows standard format for audio recording. The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is “.WAV”. •...
  • Page 98 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS To stop recording, press the shutter button again. This also saves the recording to a file in camera memory. NOTE • Holding down [DISP] as you press the power button or [ ] (REC) enters the Voice Recording mode without extending the lens.

  • Page 99: Using The Histogram

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Histogram You can use the [DISP] button to display a histogram on the monitor screen. The histogram lets you check exposure conditions as you record images (page 27). You can also display the histogram of a recorded image in the PLAY mode.
  • Page 100 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • When the histogram is too far to the right, it means that there are too many light pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is light. A histogram that is too far to the right may result in “white out”...

  • Page 101: Rec Mode Camera Settings

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS REC Mode Camera Settings The following are the settings you can configure before recording an image using a REC mode. • ISO sensitivity • Sharpness • Saturation • Contrast • Grid on/off • Image Review on/off • Icon Help on/off •...

  • Page 102: Specifying Outline Sharpness

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • Under certain conditions, a high shutter speed in combination with a high ISO sensitivity setting can cause digital noise (graininess), which makes an image appear rough. For clean, good-quality images, use the lowest ISO sensitivity setting possible. •...

  • Page 103: Specifying Color Saturation

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

  • Page 104: Turning The On-Screen Grid On And Off

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

  • Page 105: Using Icon Help

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Icon Help Icon Help displays guidance text about an icon when you select it on the monitor screen while in a REC mode. • Icon Help text is displayed for the following functions: Flash mode, focus mode, white balance, self-timer, current REC mode.

  • Page 106: Assigning Functions To The [ ] And [ ] Keys

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Assigning Functions to the [ ] and [ ] Keys A “key customization” feature lets you configure the [ ] and [ ] keys so they change camera settings whenever they are pressed in a REC mode. After you configure the [ ] and [ ] keys, you can change the setting assigned to them without going through the menu screen.
  • Page 107 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Function REC Mode Flash Focus* White Balance AF Area Setting when Self-timer camera is turned off Flash Intensity Digital Zoom Last Auto Focus position that was in MF Position effect before you switched to manual focus Zoom Position* *1 The focus mode setting is not remembered for the Movie mode.

  • Page 108: Resetting The Camera

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • Note that BEST SHOT mode settings take priority over mode memory settings. If you turn the camera off while in the BEST SHOT mode, all settings except for “REC Mode” and “Zoom Position” will be configured according to the BEST SHOT sample scene when you turn it back on again, regardless of mode memory on/off settings.

  • Page 109: Basic Playback Operation

    The actual display image appears a short while after the preview image. This does not apply to images copied from another digital camera. Image size Image quality Date and time...

  • Page 110: Playing An Audio Snapshot

    PLAYBACK Playing an Audio Snapshot Perform the steps below to display an audio snapshot (indicated by ) and play its audio. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] until the image you want is displayed. Press [SET]. •...

  • Page 111: Flipping The Display

    PLAYBACK Flipping the Display The following procedure flips the image 180 degrees. This comes in handy when you want to show someone standing in front of you an image on the monitor screen. [SET] Shutter button In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through images on the monitor screen and display the one you want.

  • Page 112: Zooming The Display Image

    PLAYBACK Zooming the Display Image Perform the following procedure to zoom the image currently on the monitor screen up to four times its normal size. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to display the image you want. Press the zoom button ( ) to enlarge...

  • Page 113: Resizing An Image

    PLAYBACK Resizing an Image You can resize a recorded image to either of the two following sizes. • 1280 × 960 pixels (SXGA): Best for print sizes 3.5˝ × 5˝ or smaller • 640 × 480 pixels (VGA): Best for attachment to e-mail messages or incorporation into Web pages In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].

  • Page 114: Cropping An Image

    PLAYBACK Cropping an Image You can use the following procedure to crop a portion of an enlarged image. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through images and display the one you want to crop. Press [MENU].

  • Page 115: Playing A Movie

    PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • Cropping an image creates a new file that contains the cropped image. The file with the original image also remains in memory. • Note that you cannot crop the following types of images. — 2560 × 1712 pixel (3:2) images —...

  • Page 116: Displaying The 9-Image View

    PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused. Displaying the 9-image View The following procedure displays nine images on the monitor screen at the same time. In the PLAY mode, press the zoom button •...

  • Page 117: Displaying The Calendar Screen

    PLAYBACK Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the selection boundary to the image you want. Pressing [ ] while the selection boundary is in the right column or [ ] while it is in the left column scrolls to the next full screen of nine images.

  • Page 118: Playing A Slideshow

    PLAYBACK Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the selection boundary to the date whose image you want to view, and then press [SET]. • This displays the first image that was recorded on the selected date. Playing a Slideshow A slideshow automatically plays back images in sequence at a fixed interval.
  • Page 119 • While audio is playing, you can use [ ] and [ ] to adjust the volume level. • Images copied from another digital camera or a computer may take longer time to appear than the slideshow interval time you specify.

  • Page 120: Using The Photo Stand Feature

    PLAYBACK • When the slideshow reaches a movie while “One Image” is selected for “Images”, the movie will repeat playback for the time specified by for “Time”. Using the Photo Stand Feature The “Photo Stand” feature lets you specify what should appear on the camera’s monitor screen while the camera is on its USB cradle.

  • Page 121: Rotating The Display Image

    PLAYBACK • Pressing [MENU] displays a screen for configuring slideshow settings. To restart the slideshow, press [MENU] while the menu screen is displayed, or select “Start” and then press [SET]. • While audio is playing, you can use [ ] and [ ] to adjust the volume level.

  • Page 122: Using Image Roulette

    • You cannot rotate an image that is protected. To rotate such an image, first unprotect it. • You may not be able to rotate a digital image that was recorded with another type of digital camera. • You cannot rotate movie images or the voice recording file icon.

  • Page 123: Adding Audio To A Snapshot

    PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • Image Roulette does not play movie files or display the voice recording file icon. • Image Roulette is disabled when there is only one snapshot image available. • If an image you have rotated appears during Image Roulette, the unrotated version is displayed (page 121).

  • Page 124: To Re-Record Audio

    PLAYBACK In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through snapshots until the one to which you want to add audio is displayed. Press [MENU]. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Dubbing”, and then press [ ]. Press the shutter button to start audio recording.

  • Page 125: Playing Back A Voice Recording File

    PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • Keep the microphone on the front of the camera pointed at the subject. • Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers. • Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far from the subject.
  • Page 126 PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused. • If your recording has index marks (page 97) inside it, you can jump to the index mark before or after the current playback location by pausing playback and then pressing [ ] or [ ].

  • Page 127: Deleting Files

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

  • Page 128: Deleting All Files

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

  • Page 129: Playback

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

  • Page 130: Protecting Files

    FILE MANAGEMENT Protecting Files Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted (page 127). You can protect files individually or you can protect all files in memory with a single operation. To protect a single file In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Select the “PLAY”...

  • Page 131: To Protect All Files In Memory

    FILE MANAGEMENT To protect all files in memory In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Protect”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All Files : On”, and then press [SET]. •...
  • Page 132 FILE MANAGEMENT Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Save”, and then press [SET]. • This displays the names of the files in built-in memory or on the loaded memory card. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the file you want to copy to the FAVORITE folder.

  • Page 133: To Display A File In The Favorite Folder

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

  • Page 134: To Delete A File From The Favorite Folder

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

  • Page 135: Other Settings

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

  • Page 136: To Set The Volume Level

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

  • Page 137: Configuring Power Down Image Settings

    OTHER SETTINGS IMPORTANT! • You can select any one of the following types of image as the startup image. — The camera’s built-in image — A snapshot — The image only of an audio snapshot — A movie whose file size is less than the amount of unused built-in memory still available •...
  • Page 138 OTHER SETTINGS Change the name of the file to one of the following. Snapshot Image: ENDING.JPG Movie Image: ENDING.AVI • You do not need to input the file name extension (JPG or AVI) if your computer is configured to hide file name extensions.

  • Page 139: Specifying The File Name Serial Number Generation Method

    OTHER SETTINGS Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method Use the following procedure to specify the method for generating the serial number used for file names (page 129). Press [MENU]. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “File No.”, and then press [ ].
  • Page 140 OTHER SETTINGS Press [DISP]. • You could press [SET] in place of [DISP] if you want to configure the alarm without an image. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the scene you want to appear at the alarm time, and then press [SET].

  • Page 141: Setting The Clock

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

  • Page 142: To Set The Current Time And Date

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

  • Page 143: Using World Time

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

  • Page 144: Changing The Display Language

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

  • Page 145: Changing The Brightness Of The Monitor Screen

    OTHER SETTINGS Changing the Brightness of the Monitor Screen You can use the following procedure to toggle the brightness of the monitor screen between two levels. Press [MENU]. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Screen”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].

  • Page 146: Configuring [ ] (Rec) And [ ] (Play) Power On/Off Functions

    OTHER SETTINGS • Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT) causes the camera to see the computer as an external storage device. Use this setting for normal transfer of images from the camera to a computer (using the bundled Photo Loader application). • PTP (PictBridge) simplifies the transfer of image data to the connected device.

  • Page 147: Formatting Built-In Memory

    OTHER SETTINGS To configure this operation: Power turns on when [ ] (REC) or ] (PLAY) is pressed (but does not turn off) Power turns on or off when [ (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) is pressed Power does not turn on or off when ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) is pressed...
  • Page 148 OTHER SETTINGS Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Format”, and then press [SET]. • To exit the format operation without formatting, select “Cancel”.

  • Page 149: Using A Memory Card

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

  • Page 150: Using A Memory Card

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

  • Page 151: To Replace 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 dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. • Never remove a card from the camera while the operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so can cause the file save operation to fail, and even damage the memory card.

  • Page 152: To Format A Memory Card

    USING A MEMORY CARD I To format a memory card Load the memory card into the camera. Turn on the camera, and press [MENU]. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Format”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Format”, and then press [SET].

  • Page 153: Copying Files

    USING A MEMORY CARD Copying Files Use the procedures below to copy files between built-in memory and a memory card. IMPORTANT! • Only snapshot, movie files, audio snapshot, and voice recording files recorded with this camera can be copied. Other files cannot be copied. •...

  • Page 154: To Copy A Specific File From A Memory Card To Built-In Memory

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

  • Page 155: Printing Images

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

  • Page 156: Dpof

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

  • Page 157: To Configure Print Settings For A Single Image

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

  • Page 158: To Configure Print Settings For All Images

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

  • Page 159: Using Pictbridge Or Usb Direct-Print

    PRINTING IMAGES IMPORTANT! • DPOF settings are not cleared automatically after printing is complete. This means that if you perform another printing operation without clearing DPOF settings, printing will be performed in accordance with the last settings you configured. If you want to prevent this from happening, perform the procedure under “To configure print settings for all images”...
  • Page 160 PRINTING IMAGES Press [MENU]. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. When connecting to this type of Select this setting: device: Computer or USB DIRECT- Mass Storage (USB...
  • Page 161 PRINTING IMAGES Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button. • This displays the print menu on the camera’s monitor screen. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Paper Size”, and then press [ ]. 10 . Use [ ] and [ ] to select the paper size you want to use for printing, and then press [SET].

  • Page 162: Date Printing

    PRINTING IMAGES • If you selected “1 Image” in step 11, you can select another image for printing and then repeat this step to print. After you are finished printing, press the USB cradle’s [USB] button, and then turn off the camera.

  • Page 163: Printing Precautions

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

  • Page 164: Exif Print

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

  • Page 165: Viewing Images On A Computer

    In order to do this, you first need to install the USB driver located on the CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) that comes bundled with the camera onto your computer. Note that the procedure you need to perform depends on whether you are using computer running under Windows (see below) or a Macintosh (see page 171).
  • Page 166 I Windows XP Users • Installation of the USB driver is not required, so jump directly to step 6. Set the bundled CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. On the menu screen that appears, click “English”.
  • Page 167 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER On the screen that appears after installation is complete, select the “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” check box and then click [Finish] to restart your computer. • Note that you should leave the bundled CD-ROM in your computer’s CD-ROM drive when you restart.
  • Page 168 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the USB cradle and your computer’s USB port. USB cable (bundled) USB port Connector A • Take care when connecting the USB cable to the USB cradle or your computer.
  • Page 169 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button. • This will cause the “Add New Hardware...” dialog box to appear on the computer screen as the computer automatically detects the camera’s file memory. After you install the USB driver, “Add New Hardware...” dialog box will no longer appear when you perform the above steps to establish a USB connection.
  • Page 170 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Depending on your operating system, perform one of the following procedures to save the files, if you want. I Windows 98, 2000, Me 1. In the camera’s file memory (Removable Disk), right- click the “Dcim” folder. 2.

  • Page 171: Using The Camera With A Macintosh Computer

    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER I USB Connection Precautions • Do not leave the same image displayed on your computer screen for a long time. Doing so can cause the image to “burn in” on the screen. • Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera or USB cradle operation while data communication is in progress.
  • Page 172 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! • If you want to transfer files from the camera’s built-in memory to a computer, make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera before you place it onto the USB cradle. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN 5.3V] connector of the USB cradle, and then plug it in to a household power outlet.
  • Page 173 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the USB cradle and your computer’s USB port. USB cable (bundled) USB port Connector A • Take care when connecting the USB cable to the USB cradle or your computer.
  • Page 174 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button. • Pressing the [USB] button enters the USB mode, which causes the USB cradle’s [USB] lamp to light green (page 201). Your Macintosh will see the camera’s file memory as a drive. •...

  • Page 175: Operations You Can Perform From Your Computer

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

  • Page 176: Using A Memory Card To Transfer Images To A Computer

    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer The procedures in this section describe how to transfer images from the camera to your computer using a memory card. Using a Computer with a Built-in SD Memory Card Slot Insert the SD memory card directly into the slot.

  • Page 177: Memory Data

    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Memory Data Images recorded with this camera and other data are stored in memory using DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) protocol. DCF protocol is designed to make it easier to exchange image and other data between digital cameras and other devices.
  • Page 178 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER I Folder and File Contents • DCIM folder Folder that stores all of the digital camera files • Storage folder Folder for storing files created by the digital camera • Image file File that contains an image recorded with the digital camera (File Name Extension: JPG) •...

  • Page 179: Image Files Supported By The Camera

    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Image Files Supported by the Camera • Image files recorded with this camera • DCF protocol image files Certain DCF functions may not be supported. When displaying an image recorded on another camera model, it may take a long time for the image to appear on the display.

  • Page 180: Using The Camera With A Computer

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER The album feature of the camera creates files that make it possible for you to view images on your computer in a photo album layout. You can also use the applications contained on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera to automate image transfer and to retouch images.

  • Page 181: Selecting An Album Layout

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Selecting an Album Layout You can select from among 10 different display layouts for an album. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Create Album”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Layout”.

  • Page 182: Background Color

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER I Background Color You can specify white, black, or gray as the color of the album background using the procedure under “Configuring Detailed Album Settings”. I Album Type There are two album types: “Normal” and “Index/Info”. “Normal”...

  • Page 183: Creating An Album

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER I Auto Album Creation On/Off This setting controls whether an album is created automatically whenever you turn off the camera. To do this: Select this option: Turn on auto album creation Turn off auto album creation •...
  • Page 184 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER I To create an album In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Create Album”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Create”, and then press [SET].

  • Page 185: Viewing Album Files

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing Album Files You can view and print album files using your computer’s Web browser application. Use your computer to access the data in built- in memory or on the memory card, or access a memory card with your computer (pages 165, 176).
  • Page 186 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Index Info • The following describes the information that appears on the Info Screen. This Info Screen item: File Size Resolution Quality Recording mode Light metering Shutter speed Aperture stop Exposure comp Focusing mode AF Area Flash mode Sharpness...

  • Page 187: Saving An Album

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER NOTE • When printing an album page, you should set up your Web browser as described below. — Select the browser frame where the images are located. — Set margins to the lowest possible values. —...

  • Page 188: To Delete An Album

    About the bundled CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) The CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) that comes bundled with the camera contains the applications described below. Installation of these applications is optional, and you should install only the ones you want to use.
  • Page 189 • See the user documentation file (PDF) on the bundled “CASIO Digital Camera Software” CD-ROM for details about using Photo Loader. • If your computer does not have Microsoft DirectX 9.0 or higher installed, install Microsoft DirectX 9.0c from the...

  • Page 190: Computer System Requirements

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Computer System Requirements Computer system requirements depend on each of the applications, as described below. Windows USB Driver* Photo Loader /2000/Me/ XP/2000/Me/98 Memory – At least 16MB – At least 7MB In the case of Windows 2000, you need to install a data file that enables use of the operating system’s standard USB driver.

  • Page 191: Installing Software From The Cd-Rom In Windows

    “readme” file on the CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) that comes bundled with the camera. • The software on the CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) that comes bundled with the camera does not support operation under Mac OS X.

  • Page 192: Getting Started

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Getting Started Start up your computer and insert the CD-ROM into its CD- ROM drive. This will automatically launch the menu application, which displays a menu screen on your computer. • The menu application may not start up automatically on some computers.

  • Page 193: Installing An Application

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Installing an Application Click the “Install” button for the application you want to install. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to follow the instructions carefully and completely. If you make a mistake when installing Photo Loader, you may not be able to browse your existing library information and HTML files that are created automatically by Photo Loader.

  • Page 194: User Registration

    Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh Use the procedures in this section to install the software from the bundled CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) to your computer. Installing Software Use the following procedures to install the software.

  • Page 195: Viewing User Documentation (Pdf Files)

    Acrobat Reader. I To view the camera user’s guide On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder. Open the “Digital Camera” folder, and then open the folder for the language whose user’s guide you want to view. Open the file named “camera_xx.pdf”.
  • Page 196 On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder. Open the “Photo Loader” folder and then open the “English” folder. Open “PhotoLoader_english”. I To register as a camera user Internet registration only is supported. Visit the following CASIO website to register: http://world.casio.com/qv/register/...

  • Page 197: Menu Reference

    APPENDIX APPENDIX Menu Reference The following shows lists of menus that appear in REC modes and the PLAY mode, and their settings. • The settings that are underlined in the following table are initial defaults. I REC Modes G REC Tab Menu REC Mode Snapshot / BEST SHOT /...
  • Page 198 APPENDIX G Memory Tab Menu REC Mode On / Off Flash On / Off Focus On / Off White Balance On / Off On / Off AF Area On / Off Self-timer On / Off Flash Intensity On / Off Digital Zoom On / Off MF Position...

  • Page 199: Indicator Lamp Reference

    APPENDIX I PLAY Mode G PLAY Tab Menu Slideshow Start / Images / Time / Interval / Cancel Favorites Show / Save / Cancel DPOF Select images / All images / Cancel Protect On / All Files : On / Cancel Rotation Rotate / Cancel 1280 ×...

  • Page 200: Rec Modes

    APPENDIX I REC Modes Self-timer Operation Lamp Lamp Green Amber Operational (Power on, recording enabled) Pattern 3 Flash is charging. Auto Focus operation was successful. Pattern 3 Cannot Auto Focus. Monitor screen is off. Pattern 2 Storing image Storing movie data / Pattern 1 processing image data Self-timer countdown...

  • Page 201: Usb Cradle Indicator Lamps

    APPENDIX I PLAY Mode Self-timer Operation Lamp Lamp Green Operational (Power on, recording enabled) One of the following operations is being performed: delete, DPOF, Pattern 3 image protect, copy, album creation, format, power down Memory card problem / Memory Pattern 2 card is unformatted.

  • Page 202: Troubleshooting Guide

    APPENDIX Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Power does not turn on. 1) The battery is not oriented correctly. 2) The battery is dead. Camera suddenly powers 1) Auto Power Off activated (page 42). down. 2) The battery is dead. Image is not recorded 1) The camera is in the PLAY mode.
  • Page 203 APPENDIX Symptom The subject is out of focus The image is not focused properly. in the recorded image. The flash does not fire. 1) “ 2) The battery is dead. 3) The camera is in the Movie mode. 4) A scene that selects “ mode is selected in the BEST SHOT mode.
  • Page 204 APPENDIX Symptom Recording a very brightly lit subject can cause a Vertical lines on the vertical band to appear in the monitor screen monitor screen. image. Noise in audio. Auto Focus, zoom, and aperture operation noise. Out of focus images. 1) The subject is outside the shooting range of the camera.
  • Page 205 APPENDIX Symptom Color of the playback Sunlight or light from another source is shining image is different from the directly into the lens during recording. image on the monitor screen during recording. Images are not displayed. A memory card with non-DCF images recorded with another camera is loaded in the camera.
  • Page 206 The size of movie images recorded by this camera is 320 × 240 pixels. This is roughly equivalent to movie on my computer using commercially snapshots recorded with a digital camera with a available software appear resolution of 70,000 pixels. coarse and grainy.

  • Page 207: 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 98, Me, or 2000 before installing the USB driver from the bundled CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software), or if you have another type of driver installed.

  • Page 208: Display Messages

    APPENDIX Display Messages Alarm setting This message appears after you change the alarm complete. setting. Battery is low. The battery is dead. Cannot correct Keystone correction cannot be performed for some image! reason. The image will be stored as-is, without correction (page 92).
  • Page 209 SYSTEM ERROR Your camera system is corrupted. Contact your retailer or a CASIO service center. The card is locked. The LOCK switch of the SD memory card is locked. You cannot store images to or delete images from a memory card that is locked.

  • Page 210: Specifications

    APPENDIX Specifications Product ... Digital Camera Model ... EX-Z57 I Camera Functions Image Files Format Snapshots ... JPEG (Exif Ver.2.2); DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) 1.0 standard; DPOF compliant Movies ... AVI (Motion JPEG) Audio ... WAV Recording Media ... 9.3MB built-in flash memory...
  • Page 211 APPENDIX • Movies (320 × 240 pixels) Data Size 300KB/second max. Delete ... Single-file, all files (with protection) Effective Pixels ... 5.0 million Imaging Element ... 1/2.5-inch square pixel color CCD (Total pixels: 5.25 million) Lens/Focal Distance Lenses ... F2.6 (W) to 4.8 (T); f=5.8 (W) to 17.4mm (T) (equivalent to approximately 35 (W) to 105mm (T) for 35mm film)
  • Page 212 APPENDIX Audio Recording Time Audio Snapshot ... Approximately 30 seconds maximum per image Voice Recording ... Approximately 39 minutes with built-in memory After Recording ... Approximately 30 seconds maximum per image Monitor Screen ... 2.7-inch TFT color LCD 115,200 pixels (480 × 240) Viewfinder ...
  • Page 213 APPENDIX *2 Continuous Recording Conditions • Temperature: 23°C (73°F) • Monitor screen: On • Flash: Off • Image recorded every 12 seconds, alternating full wide-angle and full telephoto zoom *3 Continuous Snapshot Playback Conditions • Temperature: 23°C (73°F) • Scroll one image about every 10 seconds *4 Voice recording times are based on continuous recording.
  • Page 214 APPENDIX I Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type) (AD-C51G or AD-C52G) Power Requirement ... 100 to 240V AC, 50/60Hz, 83 mA Output ... 5.3V DC, 650 mA Dimensions ... AD-C51G: 78(W) × 20(H) × 39(D) mm (3.1˝(W) × 0.8˝(H) × 1.5˝(D)) (excluding projections and cable) AD-C52G: 50(W) ×...

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