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Casio Exilim EX-Z6 User Manual

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EX-Z6/EX-Z7
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/.
All example procedures in this User's Guide
are based on the EX-Z7. The same
procedures also apply to the EX-Z6, unless
specifically noted otherwise.
K819PCM1DKX
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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    • For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the official EXILIM Website at http://www.exilim.com/. All example procedures in this User’s Guide are based on the EX-Z7. The same procedures also apply to the EX-Z6, unless specifically noted otherwise. K819PCM1DKX...

  • 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. Camera Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-20) CD-ROM Lithium Ion Battery Charger * The shape of the AC power (BC-11L)

  • 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 ... 50 Aiming the Camera Recording an Image Using the easy Mode Recording Precautions Using Zoom ... 59 Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Using the Flash ... 63 Flash Unit Status Changing the Flash Intensity Setting Using Flash Assist Using the Self-timer ...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Using the Histogram ... 109 REC Mode Camera Settings ... 112 Assigning Functions to the [ ] and [ ] Keys Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off Turning Image Review On and Off Using Icon Help Specifying Power On Default Settings Specifying ISO Sensitivity Selecting the Metering Mode Using the Filter Function...
  • Page 6 INTRODUCTION Protecting Files ... 155 To protect a single file To protect all files in memory Using the FAVORITE Folder ... 156 To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder To display a file in the FAVORITE folder To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder OTHER SETTINGS Configuring Sound Settings ...
  • Page 7 INTRODUCTION VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ... 189 Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ... 196 Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer ... 200 Memory Data ... 201 DCF Protocol Memory Folder Structure Image Files Supported by the Camera...
  • Page 8 EX-Z6/EX-Z7. • 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

    Features • Effective Pixels EX-Z6: 6.0 million pixels (6.37 million total pixels) EX-Z7: 7.2 million pixels (7.41 million total pixels) • 2.5-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen • 8.3MB built-in memory...
  • Page 10 • Restoring an Old Photograph (page 99) You can use the procedure in this section to restore an old, faded photograph with the color provided by modern digital camera technology. • Movie recording with audio (page 102) VGA size, 30 fps, Motion JPEG format •...
  • Page 11 INTRODUCTION • Color Correction (page 131) Simply record the image of an old photograph to restore its colors. • MOTION PRINT (page 138) Capture frames from a movie and create still images that are suitable for printing. • Calendar screen (page 140) A simple operation displays a full-month calendar on the camera’s monitor screen.

  • 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 After making sure there is no more smoke coming from the camera, take it to your nearest CASIO authorized service center for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance. • At least once a year, unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug.

  • Page 14: Data Error Precautions

    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: Power Supply

    INTRODUCTION I Condensation • When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or on interior components. Condensation can cause malfunction of the camera, so you should avoid exposing it to conditions that might cause condensation.

  • Page 16: Caring For Your Camera

    INTRODUCTION I Caring for your camera • Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can interfere with proper image recording. Never touch the lens with your fingers. You can remove dust particles from the lens surface by using a lens blower to blow them off.

  • Page 17: Quick Start Guide

    QUICK START GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! Charge the rechargeable litium ion battery (NP-20) that comes with the camera (page 31). • It takes about 90 minutes to achieve a full charge. [CHARGE] lamp lights red during charging. [CHARGE] lamp goes out when charging is complete.

  • 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 47 for details. • If you make a mistake when setting the language or clock with the following procedure, you will need to use the camera’s menu to individually change the language (page 167) or clock (page 163) settings.

  • Page 19: To Record An Image

    QUICK START GUIDE To record an image See page 50 for details. Auto recording icon 06/12 12/24 12 : 38 Focus frame Operation lamp The camera’s built in memory can record only a few images and is intended for testing the camera or for emergency purposes only.

  • Page 20: To View A Recorded Image

    QUICK START GUIDE To view a recorded image See page 124 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

    I About the monitor screen images in this manual All the monitor screen images in this manual show the EX- Z7. See the accompanying text for information differences between the EX-Z6 and EX-Z7.

  • 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 Zoom button Strap ring ] (PLAY mode) button ] (REC mode) button [ ][ ][ ][ ] [SET] button [BS] (BEST SHOT) button [MENU] button Monitor Screen I Bottom Memory card slot Stopper Battery cover Battery compartment USB/AV connector Tripod screw hole...

  • Page 24: Lithium Ion Battery Charger

    GETTING READY Lithium Ion Battery Charger [CHARGE] lamp Contacts AC jack...

  • 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 GETTING READY Metering mode indicator ISO sensitivity (page 117) (page 118) None Multi Aperture value (page 53) Center Weighted Shutter speed value Spot (page 53) • Snapshots: Image size Date and time (page 71) (page 166) • Snapshots: Memory capacity (pages 53, 247) Timestamp indicator •...

  • Page 27: Play Mode

    GETTING READY Digital zoom indicator (page 61) Zoom indicator (page 61) • Left side indicates optical zoom. • Right side indicates digital zoom. PLAY Mode PLAY mode file type Folder name/File name (page 154) Snapshot Example : When a file named Movie CIMG0023.JPG is stored in a folder Audio Snapshot...
  • Page 28 (page 36) Histogram (page 109) EV value (page 82) IMPORTANT! • Some information may not display properly if you display an image that was recorded using a different Auto digital camera model. Daylight Overcast Shade Day White Fluorescent Daylight Fluorescent Tungsten...

  • Page 29: Changing The Contents Of The Monitor Screen

    GETTING READY I PLAY Mode Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Each press of [ ] (DISP) changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below. I REC Mode Indicators on Histogram/Details on Indicators on Histogram on Indicators off Indicators off...

  • Page 30: Attaching The Strap

    GETTING READY IMPORTANT! • Pressing [ ] (DISP) will not change monitor screen contents during standby or recording of an audio snapshot. • You can use [ ] (DISP) to turn off the monitor screen only when voice recording in the REC mode. You cannot turn off the monitor screen for any other recording function.

  • Page 31: Power Requirements

    GETTING READY Power Requirements Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20). The battery is not fully charged when you use the camera for the first time after purchasing it. You need to charge the battery before using the camera for the first time.
  • Page 32 GETTING READY Plug the battery charger into a household power outlet. • This will cause the [CHARGE] lamp to turn red. • Charging will take about 90 minutes. [CHARGE] lamp Battery Charger AC power cord NOTE • The bundled battery charger is designed for operation with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC, 50/60Hz.
  • Page 33 GETTING READY The [CHARGE] lamp goes out when charging is complete. After charging is complete, unplug the battery charger from the power outlet, and remove the battery from it. • Always unplug the battery charger from the power outlet and remove the battery whenever you are not charging.

  • Page 34: To Load The Battery

    GETTING READY To load the battery Slide the battery cover on the bottom of the camera in the direction indicated by the arrow, and then swing it open. With the EXILIM logo on the battery facing upwards (in the direction of the monitor screen), hold the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow as you slide the battery into the camera.
  • Page 35 Check to make sure that the AC power cord is connected securely to the power outlet and battery charger. • If the same symptoms occur again after taking the above steps, contact a CASIO authorized service center.

  • Page 36: Low Battery Indicator

    GETTING READY 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: To Replace The Battery

    GETTING READY To replace the battery Open the battery cover. Pull the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow. • This will cause the battery to come part way out of the slot. Stopper Release the stopper and pull the battery from the camera.

  • Page 38: 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-20 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery. • Use only the battery charger (BC-11L) that comes...
  • Page 39 G PRECAUTIONS DURING USE • This lithium ion battery is intended for use with a CASIO Digital Camera only. For details about the camera models that this battery can be wed with, see the user documentation that comes with your camera.
  • Page 40 GETTING READY G BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS • Make sure you remove the battery from the camera when you do not plan to use it for a long time. A battery left in the camera discharges very small amounts of power even when power is turned off, which can lead to a dead battery or the need for longer charging before the next use.

  • Page 41: Turning The Camera On And Off

    GETTING READY Turning the Camera On and Off I To turn on the camera Press the power button, [ ] (REC) or [ operation lamp will light green momentarily, and then power will turn on. The mode the camera enters depends on which button you pressed to turn it on.

  • Page 42: Configuring Power Saving Settings

    GETTING READY I To turn off the camera Press the power button to turn off the camera. NOTE • You can setup the camera so it does not turn on when you press [ ] (REC) or [ turn off when you press [ ] (REC) or [ For details, see “Configuring [ (PLAY) Power On/Off Functions”...
  • Page 43 GETTING READY G See “Using the On-screen Menus” (page 44) for information about how to use menus. To configure this feature: Select this setting: Sleep Sleep Auto Power Off Auto Power Off Use [ ] and [ ] to change the currently selected setting, and then press [SET].

  • Page 44: 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 the REC mode or the PLAY mode. The following shows an example menu procedure in the REC mode.
  • Page 45 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 46: 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 47: To Configure Display Language And Clock Settings

    GETTING READY • A built-in backup battery retains the date and time settings of the camera for about 30 hours if the camera is not supplied with power. Date and time settings will be cleared when the backup battery goes dead. The following are the conditions when power is not being supplied to the camera.
  • Page 48 GETTING READY Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the geographical area where you live, and then press [SET]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the name of the city where you live, and then press [SET].
  • Page 49 GETTING READY Set the current date and the time. To do this: Change the setting at the current cursor location Move the cursor between settings Toggle between 12-hour and 24- hour timekeeping Press [SET] to register the settings and exit the setting screen.

  • Page 50: Basic Image Recording

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING BASIC IMAGE RECORDING This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image. Recording an Image Aiming the Camera Use both hands to hold the camera still when shooting an image. Holding the camera with one hand increases the chance of movement, which can blur your images.

  • Page 51: Recording An Image

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • There is a speaker on the bottom of the camera. The operation sound and other sounds can become difficult to hear if you cover the speaker with your hand while holding it. Speaker 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 Press the power button or [ on the camera. Power button • This causes the image and the auto recording icon ) to appear on the monitor screen, and then enters the currently selected recording mode. If the auto recording icon ( ) is not displayed, use the procedure on page 89 to select the “Auto”...
  • Page 53 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Press the shutter button half way to focus the image. • When you press the shutter button half way, the camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image, and displays the shutter speed value, the aperture value, and the ISO sensitivity.
  • Page 54 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING *1 The size of the opening (aperture) that allows light passing through the lens to reach the CCD. A larger aperture value indicates a smaller opening for light to pass through. The camera adjusts this setting automatically. *2 The amount of time the shutter remains open, allowing light passing through the lens to reach the CCD.

  • Page 55: Using The Easy Mode

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the easy Mode The easy mode eliminates troublesome setups. This mode is recommended for those who are new to digital imaging. In the REC mode, press [MENU] . Use [ ] and [ ] to select the “REC” tab. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “easy Mode”, and then press [ ].

  • Page 56: Use And To Select The Setting You Want, And Then Press [Set]

    Flash (Flash Off) Self-timer (10-second self-timer) / EX-Z7: Image Size EX-Z6: easy Mode Exit Menu Exit the easy menu * Underlined settings indicate initial defaults. • See the following sections for full details about the “Flash”, “Self-timer”, or “Image Size” settings.

  • Page 57: Recording Precautions

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • The following are the settings you can select for “easy Mode”. To do this: Stay in the easy mode, without switching to another recording type Switch from the easy mode to a standard recording type • On-screen pop-up help text provides a brief explanation of each setting.

  • Page 58: About Auto Focus

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • Bright light shining on the lens can cause images to appear “washed out”. This tends to happen when recording images outdoors in bright sunlight. To protect against this, use your free hand to shade the lens from the light.

  • Page 59: Using Zoom

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING I About the REC Mode Monitor Screen • The image shown on the monitor screen in the REC mode is a simplified image for composing purposes. The actual image is recorded in accordance with the image quality setting currently selected on your camera. The image saved in file memory has much better resolution and detail than the REC mode monitor screen image.
  • Page 60 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Zoom out Compose the image, and then press the shutter button. 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).

  • Page 61: Digital Zoom

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Digital Zoom Digital zoom digitally enlarges the part of the image at the center of the image screen. The range of digital zoom is 3X to 12X (in combination with optical zoom). IMPORTANT! • When you perform a digital zoom operation, the camera manipulates the image data to enlarge the center of the image.
  • Page 62 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Release the zoom button momentarily, and then hold down its telephoto ( to move the zoom pointer into the digital zoom range. • The zoom pointer will also stop when you move the pointer back to the switch over point to re-enter the digital zoom range.

  • Page 63: Using The Flash

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Flash Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use. • The approximate effective range of the flash is shown below. Wide Angle Optical Zoom: Approximately 0.1 to 3.7 meters (0.3´ to 12.1´) (ISO Sensitivity: Auto) Telephoto Optical Zoom: Approximately 0.6 to 1.9 meters (2.0´...
  • Page 64 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! • The flash unit of this camera fires a number of times when you record an image. The initial flashes are pre-flashes, which the camera uses to obtain information that it uses for exposure settings. The final flash is for recording.

  • Page 65: Flash Unit Status

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! Note the following important points when using red- eye reduction. • Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people in the image are looking directly at the camera during the pre-flash. Before pressing the shutter button, call out to the subjects so they all look at the camera while the pre-flash operation is performed.

  • Page 66: Changing The Flash Intensity Setting

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Changing the Flash Intensity Setting Perform the following steps to change the flash intensity setting. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the “Quality” tab. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Flash Intensity”, and then press [ ].
  • Page 67 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. To do this: Select this setting: Turn on flash assist Auto Turn off flash assist IMPORTANT! • Flash assist may not produce the desired result for some types of subjects.

  • Page 68: Using The Self-Timer

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • When the flash is turned off ( ), mount the camera on a tripod to record images in an area where available lighting is dim. Recording images under dim lighting without the flash can cause digital noise, which makes images appear coarse.
  • Page 69 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 70 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Self-timer lamp Press the shutter button to record the image. • When you press the shutter button, the self- timer lamp flashes and the shutter releases after the self-timer reaches the end of its countdown (about 10 seconds or two seconds).

  • Page 71: 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 to be larger.
  • Page 72 Use a smaller image size when you want to conserve memory capacity. • Selecting the “7M (3:2) (3072 × 2048 (3:2))” (EX-Z7) or “6M (3:2) (2816 × 1872 (3:2))” (EX-Z6) image size records images with a 3:2 (horizontal:vertical) aspect Larger ratio, which is optimal for printing on photographic paper with an aspect ratio of 3:2.

  • Page 73: 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 74: Other Recording Functions

    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 Focus. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus”, and then press [ ].

  • Page 75: 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: 40cm to ∞ (1.3´ to ∞) •...
  • Page 76 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • When proper focusing is not possible because the subject is closer than the Auto Focus range, the camera automatically switches to the Macro mode range (page 78). • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 59) while recording with Auto Focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range.

  • Page 77: Specifying The Auto Focus Area

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS I Specifying the Auto Focus Area You can use the following procedure to change the Auto Focus area used in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro mode. Note that the configuration of the focus frame changes in accordance with the Auto Focus area you select.

  • Page 78: 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: 10cm to 50cm (3.9˝ to 19.7˝) • Using optical zoom causes the above range to change. In the REC mode, press [MENU].

  • Page 79: Using Pan Focus

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Pan Focus Pan Focus comes in handy when recording under conditions where Auto Focus is difficult for some reason, or in cases where Auto Focus operation noise is too noticeable in the movie audio. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Select the “REC”...

  • Page 80: Using Manual Focus

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Manual Focus With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of an image manually. The following shows focus range in the Manual Focus mode. Optical Zoom Factor Approximate Focus Range 10cm (3.9˝) to infinity (∞) 60cm (23.6˝) to infinity (∞) •...

  • Page 81: Using Focus Lock

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Press the shutter button to record the image. NOTE • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 59) while recording with manual focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range. cm - ∞...

  • Page 82: Exposure Compensation (Ev Shift)

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Keeping the shutter button pressed half way down, re- compose the image as you like. When the image is composed the way you want, press the shutter button the rest of the way to record it. • The focus and image recording operations are identical to those in the Auto Focus mode.
  • Page 83 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Use [ ] and [ ] to change the exposure compensation value, and then press [SET]. • Pressing [SET] registers the displayed value. [ ] : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subjects and backlight subjects.

  • Page 84: Adjusting White Balance

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Adjusting White Balance The wavelengths of the light produced by various light sources (daylight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types, so the colors of an image appear more natural.

  • Page 85: Configuring The White Balance Setting Manually

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • When “Auto” is selected for the white balance setting, the camera automatically determines the white point of the subject. Certain subject colors and light source conditions can cause problems when the camera tries to determine the white point, which makes proper white balance adjustment impossible.
  • Page 86 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Manual”. • This causes the object you last used to adjust manual white balance to appear on the monitor screen. If you want to use the same settings you configured during a previous manual white balance setting...

  • Page 87: Using Continuous Shutter

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Continuous Shutter In addition to normal recording that records a single image each time the shutter button is pressed, you can select one of the three continuous shutter modes to record multiple images. • Normal-speed continuous shutter You can continually record images until memory becomes full.

  • Page 88: Normal-Speed Continuous Shutter

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Normal-speed continuous shutter Holding down the shutter button continuously records images, as long as there is memory available to store them. Release the shutter button to stop recording. • You can select the flash mode you want with normal- speed continuous shutter (page 63).

  • Page 89: Continuous Shutter Precautions

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Continuous Shutter Precautions • Starting a continuous shutter operation causes the exposure and focus settings to be fixed at the levels for the first image. The same settings are applied to all subsequent images. • Continuous shutter cannot be used in combination with any of the following features.
  • Page 90 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS . In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT). • This enters the BEST SHOT mode and displays all 12 of the BEST SHOT scenes. • In addition to the snapshot scenes, there is one movie scene and one voice record scene. •...
  • Page 91 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • BEST SHOT scenes were not recorded using this camera. They are provided as samples only. • Due to shooting conditions and other factors, an image recorded using the setup of a BEST SHOT scene may not produce exactly the results you expect.

  • Page 92: Displaying Sample Scenes Individually

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Displaying Sample Scenes Individually You can use the following procedure to display BEST SHOT sample scenes individually, so you can view the explanation about each scene’s settings. . In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT). . Press the zoom button. •...
  • Page 93 • BEST SHOT snapshot user setups are stored in camera built-in memory in the folder named “SCENE”. File names are assigned automatically using one of the formats shown below, depending on your camera model. EX-Z7: UEXZ7nnn.JPE (n = 0 to 9) EX-Z6: UEXZ6nnn.JPE (n = 0 to 9)

  • Page 94: To Delete A Best Shot User Setup

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS To delete a BEST SHOT user setup In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT). Press the zoom button to switch from the 12- scene screen to the sample scene. Use [ ] and [ ] to display the user setup you want to delete.
  • Page 95 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Menu Screen 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Anti Shake”, and then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Auto”, and then press [SET].

  • Page 96: Shooting With High Sensitivity

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Shooting with High Sensitivity Higher sensitivity makes it possible to record brighter images, without using flash, even when there is not enough lighting available to obtain normal exposure. In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT). Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the “High Sensitivity”...

  • Page 97: Recording Images Of Business Cards And Documents (Business Shot)

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot) Recording a business card, document, whiteboard, or similarly shaped object from an angle can cause the subject to appear misshaped in the resulting image. Business Shot automatically corrects the shape of rectangular objects to make them appear like the camera was positioned directly in front of them.

  • Page 98: Before Recording With Business Shot

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Before recording with Business Shot • Before recording, compose the image so outline of the item you want to record fits entirely within the monitor screen. • Make sure the object is against a background that allows its outline to stand out, and that it fills the monitor screen to the maximum extent possible.

  • Page 99: Restoring An Old Photograph

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Use [ ] and [ ] to select the candidate you want to correct. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Correct”, and then press [SET]. • Selecting “Cancel” in place of “Correct” stores the original image as-is, without correcting it.

  • Page 100: To Restore An Old Photograph

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • When the camera is at an angle to the old photograph, one side of the recorded image may appear longer than the side opposite from it. This is called “keystoning,” which is caused by the difference in distance from the camera lens to each side of the photograph.
  • Page 101 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Use [ ] and [ ] to select the contour candidate you want to correct. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Trim”, and then press [SET]. • This displays a cropping boundary on the monitor screen. •...

  • Page 102: Recording A Movie

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • Digital zoom is disabled while recording an old photograph. However, you can use optical zoom. • The camera will not be able to recognize an old photograph in the following cases. — When part of the photograph extends outside of the monitor screen —...

  • Page 103: Specifying Movie Image Quality

    10.2 megabits 30 frames/ (640 × 480 pixels) per second second Normal 6.1 megabits 30 frames/ (EX-Z7: 512 × 384 per second second pixels EX-Z6: 640 × 480 pixels) 2.45 megabits 15 frames/ (320 × 240 pixels) per second second...

  • Page 104: Recording A Movie

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording a Movie In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT). Use [ ] and [ ] to select the “ scene, and then press [SET]. • Selecting the “ ” (movie) scene causes “ appear on the monitor screen. Point the camera at Remaining recording time the subject and then...

  • Page 105: Movie Recording Precautions

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS I Movie Recording Precautions • This camera also records audio. Note the following points when recording a movie. — 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 106: Recording Audio

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording Audio Adding Audio to a Snapshot You can add audio to a snapshot after you record it. • Image Format: JPEG JPEG is an image format that provides efficient data compression. The file extension of a JPEG file is “.JPG”. •...

  • Page 107: Recording Your Voice

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Press the shutter button to start audio recording. • The operation lamp will flash green while recording is in progress. Recording stops after about 30 seconds or when you press the shutter button. IMPORTANT! • Audio snapshot recording is not supported (audio cannot be recorded) for the following types of recording: “X3”...
  • Page 108 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT). Use [ ], [ ], [ ] and Recording time [ ] to select the “Voice Recording” scene, and then press [SET]. • Selecting the “Voice Recording” scene causes “...

  • Page 109: Using The Histogram

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS I Audio Recording Precautions • 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. • Pressing the power button or pressing [ recording and stores any audio recorded up to that point.
  • Page 110 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • An RGB histogram that shows the distribution of R (red), G (green), and B (blue) components is also displayed. This histogram can be used to determine whether there is too much or too little of each of the color components in an image.
  • Page 111 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • A centered histogram indicates that there is good distribution of light pixels and dark pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is at optimal lightness. IMPORTANT! • Note that the above histograms are shown for illustrative purposes only.

  • Page 112: Rec Mode Camera Settings

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS REC Mode Camera Settings The following are the settings you can configure before recording an image using the REC mode. • L/R key setting (key customization) • Grid on/off • Image Review on/off • Icon Help on/off •...

  • Page 113: Turning The On-Screen Grid On And Off

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • While recording a snapshot or movie, you can use [ ] and [ ] to set the functions assigned to them. However, you cannot change the ISO sensitivity setting during movie recording. The only setting you can change while movie recording is in progress is EV shift.

  • Page 114: Turning Image Review On And Off

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Turning Image Review On and Off Image review displays the images you record on the monitor screen as soon as you record them. Use the following procedure to turn image review on and off. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Select the “REC”...

  • Page 115: Specifying Power On Default Settings

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. To do this: Display guidance text when you select an icon on the monitor screen. Turn off Icon Help IMPORTANT! • The icons listed below do not appear on the display while Icon Help is turned off.
  • Page 116 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Function BEST SHOT* Flash Focus White Balance AF Area Setting when Metering camera is turned off Self-timer Flash Intensity Digital Zoom Last Auto Focus position that was in MF Position effect before you switched to manual focus Zoom Position* *1 Specifies whether startup is performed with BEST SHOT scene selection as-is.

  • Page 117: Specifying Iso Sensitivity

    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 “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 118: Selecting The Metering Mode

    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 119 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Multi (Multi pattern) Multi (Multi pattern) metering divides the image into sections and measures the light in each section for a balanced exposure reading. The camera automatically determines shooting conditions according to the measured lighting pattern, and makes exposure settings accordingly.

  • Page 120: Using The Filter Function

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Filter Function The camera’s filter function lets you alter the tint of an image when you record it. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Select the “Quality” tab, select “Filter”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].

  • Page 121: Specifying Color Saturation

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

  • Page 122: Date Stamping Snapshots

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Date Stamping Snapshots You can have the snapshot’s recording date only, or date and time stamped in the lower right corner of the image. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Timestamp”, and then press [ ].

  • Page 123: Resetting The Camera

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Resetting the Camera Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera’s settings to their initial defaults as shown under “Menu Reference” on page 220. Press [MENU]. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Reset”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Reset”, and then press [SET].

  • Page 124: Playback

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

  • Page 125: 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 126: Zooming The Display Image

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

  • Page 127: Resizing An Image

    2560 × 1920 A3 Print 2048 × 1536 A4 Print E-mail (optimum size when 640 × 480 attaching image to e-mail) EX-Z6 Image Size Print Size 2048 × 1536 A4 Print 3.5˝ × 5˝ Print 1600 × 1200 E-mail (optimum size when 640 ×...

  • Page 128: Cropping An Image

    PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • Resizing an image creates a new file that contains the image in the size you select. The file with the original image also remains in memory. • Note that you cannot resize the following types of images. —...
  • Page 129 PLAYBACK Use the zoom button to zoom the image. • The part of the image displayed on the monitor screen is the cropped part. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to to scroll the part to be cropped up, down, left, and right. Press [SET] to extract the part of the image enclosed in the cropping boundary.

  • Page 130: Keystone Correction

    PLAYBACK Keystone Correction Use the following procedure to correct the snapshot of a blackboard, document, poster, photograph, or other rectangular object that is out of square because it was recorded at an angle. • Performing keystone correction on an image causes a new (corrected) version (2M (1600 ×...

  • Page 131: Using Color Restoration To Correct The Color Of An Old Photograph

    Color of an Old Photograph Color restoration let you correct the old color of a photograph shot with a digital camera. This function is useful for correcting existing old photographs, posters, etc. • Performing color restoration on an image causes a new (restored) version (2M (1600 ×...
  • Page 132 PLAYBACK Use the zoom button to make the cropping boundary larger or smaller. • Resize the cropping boundary as required to crop the area you want. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cropping boundary to the location you want, and then press [SET].

  • Page 133: Playing And Editing A Movie

    PLAYBACK Playing and Editing a Movie Playing a Movie Use the following procedure to play a movie you recorded with this camera. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through movies on the monitor screen and display the one you want.

  • Page 134: Editing A Movie

    PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • You can adjust the volume level of movie audio during movie playback only. • You can zoom a movie up to 3.5 times normal size. • Playback may not be possible for movies not recorded with this camera. Editing a Movie Use the procedure in this section to edit and delete movies.
  • Page 135 PLAYBACK I To cut everything before or after a specific frame While the movie you are editing is playing, press [SET]. • This will pause movie playback. Press [ ]. • You can also display the same screen while in the PLAY mode, by pressing [MENU], selecting the “PLAY”...
  • Page 136 PLAYBACK When the frame you want is displayed, press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Yes,” and then press [SET]. • The message “Busy... Please wait...” will remain on the display as the cut operation is performed. Cutting is complete when the message disappears.
  • Page 137 PLAYBACK Display the starting frame where you want the first cut to be located. To do this: Do this: Fast forward or fast reverse Press [ ] or [ ]. playback Pause or unpause movie Press [SET]. playback Scroll paused playback one Press [ ] or [ ].

  • Page 138: Capturing A Still Image From A Movie (Motion Print)

    PLAYBACK Capturing a Still Image from a Movie (MOTION PRINT) The MOTION PRINT feature lets you capture a frame from an existing movie and create a still image that is suitable for printing. There are two layouts you can use when capturing an image, and the layout you select determines the final image size.

  • Page 139: Displaying The 9-Image View

    PLAYBACK Use [ ] and [ ] to display the frame that you want to use as the main image. • Holding down either button scrolls at high speed. After selecting the frame you want, press [SET]. • This displays the resulting still image.

  • Page 140: Displaying The Calendar Screen

    PLAYBACK Selection boundary 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 141: Playing A Slideshow

    PLAYBACK • appears in place of the image when the date contains data that cannot be displayed by this camera. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the selection boundary to the date you want, and then press [SET].
  • Page 142 PLAYBACK Use the screen that appears to configure the image, time, interval, and effect settings. • All Images Displays all images in camera memory. • OnIy This icon appears only in the case of snapshots and audio snapshots. Images • OnIy This icon appears only in the case of movies.
  • Page 143 “Images” setting is “Favorites” or “ Only”, or when the slideshow “Interval” setting is “MAX”, “1 sec”, or “2 sec”. • Images copied from another digital camera or a computer may take longer time to appear than the slideshow interval time you specify.

  • Page 144: Rotating The Display Image

    PLAYBACK Rotating the Display Image Use the following procedure to rotate the image 90 degrees and register the rotation information along with the image. After you do this, the image is always displayed in its rotated orientation. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Select the “PLAY”...

  • Page 145: Adding Audio To A Snapshot

    • You may not be able to rotate a digital image that was recorded with another type of digital camera. • You cannot rotate the following types of images. — Movie images and the voice recording file icon —...

  • Page 146: 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 147: Playing Back A Voice Recording File

    PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • 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. • The (Audio) icon appears on the monitor screen after audio recording is complete.

  • Page 148: Displaying Camera Images On A Tv Screen

    PLAYBACK To do this: Do this: Fast forward or fast reverse Hold down [ ] or [ ]. the audio Pause and unpause audio Press [SET]. playback Press [ ] and then use [ ] Adjust audio volume and [ ]. Toggle monitor screen Press [ ] (DISP).
  • Page 149 PLAYBACK • Connect the yellow plug of the AV cable to the video input (yellow) terminal of the TV, and the white plug to the TV’s audio input (white) terminal. Turn on the TV and select its video input mode. Press [ ] or [ ] to turn on the camera, and...

  • Page 150: Selecting The Video Output System

    PLAYBACK NOTE • You can connect the camera to a DVD recorder or video deck to record images from the camera. Simply connect the AV cable that comes with the camera to the video input and audio input jacks of your DVD recorder or video deck instead of to your —...
  • Page 151 PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • Images will not display properly if you select the wrong video system. • This camera supports the NTSC and PAL video systems only. Images will not display properly if you use a TV (monitor) that is designed for a different video system.

  • Page 152: 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 153: 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 154: File Management

    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 memory or on the memory card.

  • Page 155: Protecting Files

    FILE MANAGEMENT Protecting Files Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted (page 152). You can protect files individually or you can protect all files in memory with a single operation. IMPORTANT! • Even if a file is protected, it still will be deleted by a memory card format operation (page 174) or a built- in memory format operation (page 170).

  • Page 156: 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 157 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 158: 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 159: 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 160: 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 161: To Set The Audio Volume Level For Movie And Audio Snapshot Playback

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

  • Page 162: Specifying The File Name Serial Number Generation Method

    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 • Only one image can be stored in startup image memory at one time.

  • Page 163: 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 164: 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 165: 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 166: Editing The Date And Time Of An Image

    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 167: Changing The Display Language

    OTHER SETTINGS To do this: Do this: Change the value at the cursor Press [ ] or [ ]. location Move the cursor between settings Press [ ] or [ ]. Toggle between 12-hour and 24- Press [BS]. hour timekeeping When all the settings are the way you want, press [SET] to apply them.

  • Page 168: Changing The Usb Port Protocol

    OTHER SETTINGS Changing the USB Port Protocol You can use the procedure below to change the communication protocol of the camera’s USB port when connecting to a computer, printer, or other external device. Select the protocol that suits the device to which you are connecting.

  • Page 169: Configuring [ ] (Rec) And [ ] (Play)

    OTHER SETTINGS Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ Power On/Off Functions You can use the following procedures to configure [ (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) so power turns on and/or off whenever they are pressed. Press [MENU]. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “REC/PLAY”, and then press [ ].

  • Page 170: Formatting Built-In Memory

    OTHER SETTINGS Formatting Built-in Memory Formatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it. IMPORTANT! • Note that data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered. Check to make sure you do not need any of the data in memory before you format it. •...

  • Page 171: 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, SDHC memory card, or MultiMediaCard). You can also copy files from built-in memory to a memory card and from a built-in memory card to built-in memory.

  • Page 172: 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 173: 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 174: Formatting A Memory Card

    USING A MEMORY CARD Formatting a Memory Card Before using a new memory card for the first time, you need to format it. Once you format a memory card, you will not need to format it each time you use it. Formatting a memory card that already has files on it will delete its contents.

  • Page 175: Copying Files

    USING A MEMORY CARD I Memory Card Precautions • If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore normal operation by reformatting it. However, we recommend that you always take along more than one memory card whenever using the camera far away from the home or office.

  • Page 176: To Copy All The Files In Built-In Memory To A Memory Card

    USING A MEMORY CARD To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card Load the memory card into the camera. Turn on the camera. Next, enter the PLAY mode and press [MENU]. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Copy”, and then press [ ].

  • Page 177: 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 178: 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 179: 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 180: To Configure Print Settings For A Single Image

    In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. EX-Z7: Select the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF Printing”, and then press [ ]. EX-Z6: Select the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Select images”, and then press [ ].

  • Page 181: To Configure Print Settings For All Images

    In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. EX-Z7: Select the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF Printing”, and then press [ ]. EX-Z6: Select the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All images”, and then press [ ].
  • Page 182 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 183: Using Pictbridge Or Usb Direct-Print

    PRINTING IMAGES Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT, and perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls. DPOF support (page 179) also lets you specify which images you want to print and how many copies of each should be printed.
  • Page 184 PRINTING IMAGES I Connecting the Camera to Your Printer Check the battery level indicator to make sure that the battery is fully charged, and then press the power button to turn off the camera. • If battery power is low, replace the battery. •...
  • Page 185 PRINTING IMAGES I Printing Images Turn on the printer. Load paper for printing the images into the printer. Turn on the camera. • This displays the print menu on the camera’s monitor screen. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Paper Size”, and then press [ ].
  • Page 186 PRINTING IMAGES Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the print option you want. • To print a single image: Select “1 Image” and then press [SET]. Next, use [ ] and [ ] to select the image you want to print.

  • Page 187: Date Printing

    PRINTING IMAGES Date Printing Any one of the procedures described below can be used to include the recording date in image prints. Correct date printing requires that the current date be set on the camera before the image is recorded. •...

  • Page 188: Print Image Matching Iii

    PRINTING IMAGES PRINT Image Matching III Images include PRINT Image Matching data (mode setting and other camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching reads this data and adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images come out just the way you intended when you recorded them.

  • Page 189: Viewing Images On A Computer

    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER After establishing a USB connection between the camera and your computer, you can use your computer to view images in file memory and copy images to your computer’s hard disk or other storage media. In order to do this, you first need to install the USB driver located on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera onto your computer.
  • Page 190 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! • If battery goes low during printing, printing may stop and the camera may shut down. • If you plan to transfer file data from the camera’s built-in memory to your computer, make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera.
  • Page 191 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER What you should do first depends on whether your computer is running under Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98SE, or 98. Windows 98SE/98 Users • Start from step 2 to install the USB driver. • Note that the example installation presented here uses Windows 98.
  • Page 192 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER I Establish a connection between the camera and computer Make sure the camera’s battery is fully charged. Turn on the camera, and then press [MENU]. • It makes no difference whether the camera is in a REC mode or the PLAY mode.
  • Page 193 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Turn on the camera. • This will cause your computer to create a hardware profile for camera’s built-in memory or the memory card loaded in the camera. You do not need to install the USB driver every time. After you install it once, your computer will recognize the camera’s built-in memory or its memory card when you establish a USB connection between the camera and your...
  • Page 194 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER NOTE • If you open a rotated image on your computer, the original unrotated version will appear (page 144). This is true both for a rotated image opened from camera memory and for a rotated image that has been copied to your computer’s hard disk.
  • Page 195 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER NOTE • If you already have a folder named “DCIM” in your computer’s “My Documents” folder, performing the procedures under step 6 above will overwrite the existing “DCIM” folder with the newly saved folder. If you want to save the contents of the existing “DCIM”...

  • Page 196: 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 operation while data communication is in progress.
  • Page 197 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! • If you plan to transfer file data from the camera’s built-in memory to your Macintosh, make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera. If there is, remove the memory card from the camera before you connect to your Macintosh.

  • Page 198: Turn On The Camera

    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Turn off the camera, and connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the camera’s USB/AV connector and your computer’s USB port. USB port USB cable Connector A Make sure that the side of the connector that is marked with an arrow ( ) is facing in the same direction as the front (lens side) of the camera.
  • Page 199 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER I View and copy the images you want Double-click the drive icon for the camera’s file memory, the “DCIM” folder, and then the folder that contains the image you want. Double-click the file that contains the image you want to view.

  • Page 200: Using A Memory Card To Transfer Images To A 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 operation while data communication is in progress.

  • Page 201: Memory Data

    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card/ SDHC Memory Card Reader/Writer See the user documentation that comes with the SD memory card/SDHC memory card reader/writer for details about how to use it. Using a Commercially Available PC Card Reader/Writer and PC Card Adaptor (for an SD memory card, SDHC memory card, or MMC) See the user documentation that comes with the PC card...

  • Page 202: Memory Folder Structure

    STARTING.JPG (Startup Screen File) These folders are created in built-in memory only. These file names are part of the EX-Z7 file structure only. With the EX-Z6, files are named UEXZ6001.JPE, UEXZ6002.JPE, etc. I Folder and File Contents • DCIM folder Folder that stores all of the digital camera files •...

  • Page 203: Image Files Supported By The Camera

    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER • FAVORITE folder (Built-in memory only) Folder that contains Favorites image files (Image Size: 320 × 240 pixels) • DPOF file folder Folder that contains DPOF files • BEST SHOT folder (Built-in memory only) Folder that contains BEST SHOT user setup files •...
  • Page 204 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER I Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions • Note that the folder named “DCIM” is the parent (top) folder of all the files in memory. When transferring memory contents to a hard disk, CD-R, MO disk, or other external storage, treat all the contents inside a DCIM folder as a set and always keep them together.

  • Page 205: Using The Camera With A Computer

    Macintosh (see page 215). Using the Camera with a Windows Computer Your digital camera comes bundled with useful applications for using it in combination with a computer. Install the applications you need on your computer. Selecting the Software You Need Install the software on your computer that allows you to perform the type of operations you want.
  • Page 206 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Purpose Software Name Snapshot retouching, Photohands 1.0 reorientation, printing Movie playback * DirectX 9.0c Viewing of user Adobe Reader 6.0 documentation (PDF) files – Supported Windows Versions XP/2000/Me/98SE/98 Install Photohands 1.0 (page 211). XP/2000/Me/98SE/98 Windows Media Player is not included on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera, but it is included with Windows.

  • Page 207: Computer System Requirements

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Computer System Requirements Computer system requirements are different for each of the applications. Be sure to check the requirements for the particular application you are trying to use. Note that the values provided here are minimum requirements for running each application.

  • Page 208: Transfer Of Images From The Camera And Management Of Images On A Pc

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Transfer of Images from the Camera and Management of Images on a PC To manage images on a PC, you need to install the Photo Loader application from the CD-ROM that comes with the camera.
  • Page 209 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER I Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File You should always read the “Read me” file for “Photo Loader” before installing it. The “Read me” file contains information you need to know when installing the application.
  • Page 210 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 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 211: Retouching, Reorienting, And Printing A Snapshot

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Click [Exit] to exit DirectX Diagnostic Tool. • If your PC already has DirectX 9.0 or higher installed, you do not need to install DirectX 9.0c from the bundled CD-ROM. • If your PC does not have DirectX 9.0 or higher installed, install DirectX 9.0c from the bundled CD- ROM.

  • Page 212: Selecting A Language

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER I 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 213: Playing A Movie

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Playing a Movie Windows Media Player, which is already installed on most computers, can be used for movie playback. To play back a movie, first copy the movie to your computer and then double-click the movie file. I Movie Playback Precautions •...

  • Page 214: Viewing User Documentation (Pdf Files)

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) In the “Manual” area, click the name of the manual you want to read. 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 215: Using The Camera With A Macintosh Computer

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer Your digital camera comes bundled with useful applications for using it in combination with a computer. Install the applications you need on your computer. Selecting the Software You Need Install the software on your Macintosh that allows you to perform the type of operations you want.

  • Page 216: Computer System Requirements

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Computer System Requirements Computer system requirements are different for each of the applications. Be sure to check the requirements for the particular application you are trying to use. Note that the values provided here are minimum requirements for running each application.

  • Page 217: Transfer Of Images From The Camera And Management Of Images On A Macintosh

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Transfer of Images from the Camera and Management of Images on a Macintosh I To manage images on a Macintosh running OS 9 Install the Photo Loader application from the CD-ROM that comes with the camera. Photo Loader lets you import images from the camera to your Macintosh automatically, to arrange images by recording date, and to display images in a calendar format.

  • Page 218: Playing A Movie

    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 219: To Register As A Camera User

    I To view the Photo Loader user’s guide On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder. Open the “Photo Loader” folder and then open the “English” folder. Open “PhotoLoader_english”. 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 220: Appendix

    5M (2560 × 1920) / 3M (2048 × 1536) / 2M (1600 × 1200) / VGA (640 × 480) EX-Z6: 6M (2816 × 2112) / 6M (3:2) (2816 × 1872 (3:2)) / 4M (2304 × 1728) / 3M (2048 × 1536) /...
  • Page 221 Quality EX-Z7: HQ / Normal / LP (Movies) EX-Z6: HQ / Normal / LP EV Shift –2.0 / –1.7 / –1.3 / –1.0 / –0.7 / –0.3 / 0.0 / +0.3 / +0.7 / +1.0 / +1.3 / +1.7 / +2.0...
  • Page 222 On / All Files : On / Cancel Date/Time – Rotation Rotate / Cancel Resize EX-Z7: 5M / 3M / VGA / Cancel EX-Z6: 3M / 2M / VGA / Cancel Trimming – Dubbing – Copy Built-in Card / Card G Set Up Tab Menu •...

  • Page 223: Indicator Lamp Reference

    APPENDIX Indicator Lamp Reference The camera has two indicator lamps: an operation lamp and an self-timer lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the camera. Operation lamp Self-timer lamp * There are three lamp flash patterns. Pattern 1 flashes once per second, Pattern 2 flashes twice per second, and Pattern 3 flashes four times per second.
  • Page 224 APPENDIX Self-timer Operation Lamp lamp Green Amber Memory card problem / Memory card is unformatted. / Pattern 2 BEST SHOT setup cannot be registered. Memory card is locked. / Cannot create folder. / Memory is full. / Write error Pattern 3 Low battery alert Pattern 3 Formatting card...

  • Page 225: Battery Charger Lamp Reference

    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, image protect, copy, format, power down, image resizing, image Pattern 3 trimming, after recording, keystone correction, color correction, MOTION PRINT, movie editing Memory card problem / Memory...

  • Page 226: 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 227 APPENDIX Symptom Auto Focus does not focus 1) The lens is dirty. properly. 2) The subject is not located in the center of the focus frame when you compose the image. 3) The subject you are shooting is a type that is not compatible with Auto Focus operation (page 58).
  • Page 228 APPENDIX Symptom Camera powers down The battery is dead. during self-timer countdown. Monitor screen image is 1) You are using the Manual Focus mode and out of focus. have not focused the image. 2) You are trying to use the Macro mode ( when shooting a scenery or portrait shot.
  • Page 229 APPENDIX Symptom Vertical lines on the Recording a very brightly lit subject can cause a monitor screen. vertical band to appear in the monitor screen image. Out of focus images. The subject is outside the shooting range of the camera. Digital noise in images.
  • Page 230 If the same message appears after you turn power back on, contact your retailer or a CASIO service center. Action...

  • Page 231: If You Have Problems Installing The Usb Driver

    Windows 98SE/98 before installing the USB driver from the bundled CD-ROM, or if you have another type of driver installed. This will make it impossible for the computer to recognize the digital camera when it is connected. If this happens, you will need to re-install the camera’s USB driver.

  • Page 232: Display Messages

    If the same message appears after you turn power back on, contact your retailer or a CASIO service center. Load paper! The camera is in the Printer mode, and the printer is out of paper.
  • Page 233 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 or SDHC memory card is locked. You cannot store images to or delete images from a memory card that is locked.

  • Page 234: General Guide

    APPENDIX CA-32 USB Cradle/AC Adaptor (Option) You can perform the following operations after setting the camera onto the optional CA-32 USB Cradle/AC Adaptor. • Charging of the camera’s rechargeable lithium ion battery. • Viewing of images using the Photo Stand slideshow feature.

  • Page 235: Using The Usb Cradle To Charge The Battery

    APPENDIX Using the USB Cradle to Charge the Battery You can charge the camera’s NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery by setting the camera onto the USB cradle. Load the rechargeable litium ion battery (NP- 20) into the camera. 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 236 APPENDIX NOTE • The AC adaptor is designed for operation on power ranging from 100V AC to 240V AC. Note, however, that the shape of the power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. It is up to you to find out if the shape of the AC adaptor power cord plug is compatible with local power outlets when traveling abroad.
  • Page 237 Check to make sure that the AC adaptor’s power cord is connected securely to the power outlet and USB cradle. • 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.

  • Page 238: Using The Photo Stand Feature

    APPENDIX 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. You can play a Photo Stand slideshow without worrying about remaining battery power, or you can specify display of a particular image.

  • Page 239: Using The Usb Cradle To Display Images On A Tv Screen

    APPENDIX Using the USB Cradle to Display Images on a TV Screen You can place the camera onto the USB cradle and connect the cradle to a TV to view camera images on a TV screen. Connect one end of the AV cable that comes with the camera to the [AV OUT] port of the USB cradle, and the other end to the video input terminal of the TV.

  • Page 240: Using The Usb Cradle To Print Images

    APPENDIX Using the USB Cradle to Print Images You can place the camera onto the USB cradle and connect the cradle to a printer to print images. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the USB cradle and a printer.

  • Page 241: Using The Usb Cradle To Connect To A Computer

    APPENDIX Using the USB Cradle to Connect to a Computer You can place the camera onto the USB cradle and connect the cradle to a computer to view images or to transfer them to the computer. IMPORTANT! • Low battery power can cause the camera to power down suddenly during data communication.
  • Page 242 APPENDIX Connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the USB cradle and your computer’s USB port. USB cable USB port Connector A • Take care when connecting the USB cable to the USB cradle or your computer. USB ports and cable plugs are shaped for proper positioning.
  • Page 243 APPENDIX Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button. • This will cause your computer to create a hardware profile for camera’s built-in memory or the memory card loaded in the camera. You do not need to install the USB driver every time. After you install it once, your computer will recognize the camera’s built-in memory or its memory card when you establish a USB connection between the camera and your...
  • Page 244 APPENDIX I Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer 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. • If you are using battery power without the AC adaptor, make sure that the battery is fully charged.
  • Page 245 APPENDIX • Take care when connecting the USB cable to the USB cradle or your computer. USB ports and cable plugs are shaped for proper positioning. • Plug the USB cable plugs into the ports securely, as far as they will go. Proper operation is not possible if connections are not correct.

  • Page 246: Usb Cradle Indicator Lamp Reference

    APPENDIX Perform the procedure in the camera user’s guide to view the images on your computer. To terminate the USB connection, drag the drive icon that represents the camera to Trash. Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button. After making sure the [USB] lamp is not lit, remove the camera from the USB cradle.

  • Page 247: Specifications

    APPENDIX Specifications Product ... Digital Camera Model ... EX-Z6/EX-Z7 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 ... 8.3MB built-in memory...
  • Page 248 APPENDIX • Snapshots (EX-Z6) File Size Approximate Quality (pixels) Image File Size memory 8.3MB Fine 3.63MB 2816 × 2112 Normal 2.0MB Economy 1.21MB 6M (3:2) Fine 3.22MB 2816 × 1872 Normal 1.9MB (3:2) Economy 1.08MB Fine 2.43MB 2304 × 1728 Normal 1.62MB...
  • Page 249 APPENDIX Delete ... Single-file, all files (with protection) Effective Pixels ... EX-Z7: 7.2 million EX-Z6: 6.0 million Imaging Element ... 1/2.5-inch square pixel color CCD (Total pixels: EX-Z7: 7.41 million, EX-Z6: 6.37 million) Lens/Focal Distance Lenses ... F3.1 (W) to 5.9 (T); f=6.3 (W) to 18.9mm (T) (equivalent to...
  • Page 250 APPENDIX Built-in Flash Flash Modes ... Auto Flash, ON, OFF, Red eye reduction, Soft Flash Flash Range ... Wide Angle Optical Zoom: 0.1 to 3.7 meters (0.3´ to 12.1´) Telephoto Optical Zoom: 0.6 to 1.9 meters (2.0´ to 6.2´) • Flash Continuous Shutter Wide Angle Optical Zoom: 0.4 to 1.9 meters (1.3´...

  • Page 251: Power Requirements

    Low temperatures shorten battery life. Operation Approximate Battery Life Number of Shots (CIPA Standard)* EX-Z7: 200 shots EX-Z6: 180 shots Continuous Snapshot Playback* 230 minutes Continuous Movie Recording * 100 minutes Continuous Voice Recording*...
  • Page 252 APPENDIX I Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-20) Rated Voltage ... 3.7 V Rated Capacitance ... 700 mAh Operating Temperature Range ... 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Dimensions ... 33(W) × 50(H) × 4.7(D) mm (1.3˝(W) × 2.0˝(H) × 0.19˝(D)) Weight ...
  • Page 253 CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD. 6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan MA0611-C...

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