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Casio Exilim EX-Z4U Function Manual

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INTRODUCTION
Unpacking .................................................................... 2
Features ....................................................................... 9
Precautions ................................................................. 11
General Precautions
Data Error Precautions
Operating conditions
Condensation
Lens
Other
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QUICK START GUIDE
First, charge the battery! ............................................ 15
To configure display language and clock settings ..... 16
To record an image .................................................... 17
To view a recorded image .......................................... 17
To delete an image ..................................................... 18
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GETTING READY
About This Manual ..................................................... 19
General Guide ............................................................ 20
Camera
USB Cradle
Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 22
REC mode
PLAY mode
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen
Indicator Lamps .......................................................... 25
Attaching the Strap .................................................... 26
Power Requirements ................................................. 26
To load the battery
To remove the battery
To charge the battery
Power Supply Precautions
Turning the Camera On and Off
Configuring Power Saving Settings
Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 37
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 40
To configure display language and clock settings
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BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Recording an Image ................................................... 43
Aiming the Camera
Recording an Image
Recording Precautions
About Auto Focus
About the REC Mode Monitor Screen
Using the Optical Viewfinder ...................................... 48
Using Zoom ................................................................ 49
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Using the Flash .......................................................... 51
Flash Unit Status
Flash Precautions
Using the Self-timer ................................................... 54
Specifying Image Size and Quality ............................ 55
To specify the image size
To specify image quality
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
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Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 58
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Using Auto Focus
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Using the Macro Mode
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Using the Pan Focus Mode
Using the Infinity Mode
Using Manual Focus
Using Focus Lock
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 64
Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 65
Adjusting White Balance Manually
Using the BESTSHOT Mode ..................................... 67
Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup
Combining Shots of Two People into a Single
Image (Coupling Shot) ............................................... 71
Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background
Image (Pre-shot) ........................................................ 73
Recording Audio ......................................................... 75
Adding Audio to a Snapshot
Recording Your Voice
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Using the Histogram .................................................. 78
REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................... 79
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Specifying ISO Sensitivity
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Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off
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Turning Image Review On and Off
Assigning Functions to the [ ] and [ ] Keys
Specifying Power On Default Settings
Resetting the Camera
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PLAYBACK
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Basic Playback Operation .......................................... 85
Playing an Audio Snapshot
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Flipping the Display .................................................... 87
Zooming the Display Image ....................................... 88
Resizing an Image ..................................................... 89
Cropping an Image ..................................................... 90
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Displaying the 9-image View ..................................... 91
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Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View
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Displaying the Calendar Screen ................................ 92
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Playing a Slide Show ................................................. 93
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To specify the slideshow time
To set the slideshow interval
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Using the Photo Stand Feature
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Rotating the Display Image ........................................ 98
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Using Image Roulette ................................................ 99
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Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 100
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  • Page 1 EX-Z4U User Documentation Files • The EX-Z4U user documentation available here has been divided among a number of files in order to facilitate downloading. You can download the entire manual, or you can save time by using the table of contents below to find specific information and then download only the files you need.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Playing Back a Voice Recording File ....... 102 Copying Files ............134 To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory 135 File 4 (File name : exz4u_e_4.pdf) VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER DELETING FILES Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ..

  • Page 3: Digital Camera

    Digital Camera EX-Z4U 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 4: 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 USB Cradle Camera ion battery (NP-20) (CA-21A) Strap CD-ROM USB Cable Basic Reference...

  • Page 5: General Precautions

    INTRODUCTION GETTING READY Contents About This Manual ............. 19 INTRODUCTION General Guide ............20 Camera USB Cradle Unpacking ..............2 Monitor Screen Contents ........... 22 Features ............... 9 REC mode Precautions ..............11 PLAY mode General Precautions Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Data Error Precautions Indicator Lamps ............

  • Page 6: Rec Mode

    INTRODUCTION Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ......64 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Adjusting White Balance ..........65 Recording an Image ........... 43 Adjusting White Balance Manually Aiming the Camera Using the BESTSHOT Mode ........67 Recording an Image Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup Recording Precautions Combining Shots of Two People into a Single About Auto Focus...
  • Page 7 INTRODUCTION PLAYBACK DELETING FILES Basic Playback Operation .......... 85 Deleting a Single File ..........103 Playing an Audio Snapshot Deleting All Files ............104 Flipping the Display ............ 87 Zooming the Display Image ........88 FILE MANAGEMENT Resizing an Image ............. 89 Folders ..............
  • Page 8 INTRODUCTION OTHER SETTINGS USING A MEMORY CARD Configuring Sound Settings ........117 Using a Memory Card ..........131 To configure sound settings To insert a memory card into the camera To set the volume level To remove a memory card from the camera Formatting a Memory Card Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ....

  • Page 9: Play Mode

    INTRODUCTION USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER APPENDIX Using the Album Feature ......... 150 Menu Reference ............164 Creating an album Indicator Lamp Reference ........166 Selecting an Album Layout REC mode Configuring Detailed Album Settings PLAY mode Viewing Album Files USB Cradle Indicator Lamps Saving an Album Troubleshooting Guide ..........
  • Page 10 EX-Z4U. above, all copyrights and other related rights to these • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. liable for any damages or losses suffered by you or any third party due to the use of Photo Loader and/or Photohands.

  • Page 11: Features

    INTRODUCTION • Easy Image Transfer Features Transfer images to a computer simply by placing the • 4.0 million Effective Pixels camera onto the USB cradle. A high-resolution megapixel CCD provides 4.0 million • Photo Stand feature effective pixels (4.23 million total pixels) for images that A slideshow of images in file memory can be played while print beautifully.
  • Page 12 INTRODUCTION • Real-time histogram • Voice Recording An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you Quick and easy recording of voice input. view the effect on overall image brightness, which makes • After Recording shooting under difficult lighting conditions easier than Adds audio to images after they are recorded.

  • Page 13: 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. • Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the camera’s viewfinder.
  • Page 14 AC adaptor power cord from the sure to always keep backup copies of data by transferring power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO them to personal computer memory. authorized service center. Using the camera under these •...

  • Page 15: Data Error Precautions

    INTRODUCTION Data Error Precautions Operating conditions • Your digital camera is manufactured using precision • This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging digital components. Any of the following creates the risk from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). of corruption of data in file memory.

  • Page 16: Condensation

    INTRODUCTION Condensation Lens • When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or • Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause there is the possibility that condensation can form on the malfunction.

  • Page 17: Quick Start Guide

    QUICK START GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! Load the battery (page 26). Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery (page 28). • It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge. Stopper...

  • 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 40 for details.) Press the power button to turn on the camera. Press [ ] to select the language you want. Press [SET] to register the language setting.

  • Page 19: To Record An Image

    QUICK START GUIDE To record an image To view a recorded image (See page 43 for details.) (See page 85 for details.) Green operation lamp 1600 1600 1200 1200 NORMAL NORMAL 1 / 1000 1 / 1000 F2.6 F2.6 03 03/12 12/24 : 58 Focus frame Press the power button to turn on the camera.

  • Page 20: To Delete An Image

    QUICK START GUIDE To delete an image (See page 103 for details.) 3, 4, 5, 6 Press the power button to turn on the camera. Align the mode selector with “PLAY”. Press [ ] ( Use [ ] and [ ] to display the image you want to delete. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Delete”.

  • Page 21: Contents

    File memory can be any one of the This term as used in this following three locations. Means this: manual: “this camera” or “the The CASIO EX-Z4U Digital • The camera’s built-in Flash memory camera” Camera • An SD memory card loaded in the camera “file memory”...

  • Page 22: General Guide

    GETTING READY General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. Camera I Front I Back Shutter release button Viewfinder Power button Operation lamp Flash Mode selector Self-timer lamp [MENU] button Microphone Zoom button Lens Strap ring...

  • Page 23: Usb Cradle

    GETTING READY USB Cradle I Bottom Simply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB cradle lets you perform the following tasks. • Battery charging (page 28) • Automatic transfer of images to a computer (page 136) • Viewing of images using the Photo Stand slideshow feature (page 97).

  • Page 24: 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. REC mode Flash Mode indicator Self-timer Built-in memory selected for data storage. None Auto None 1-Image Memory card selected Flash Off Self-timer 10 sec for data storage.
  • Page 25 GETTING READY Digital zoom indicator Shutter speed value • An out of range aperture or shutter speed causes the corresponding monitor screen value to turn amber. Aperture value ISO sensitivity Zoom indicator • Left side indicates optical zoom. • Right side indicates digital zoom.

  • Page 26: Play Mode

    GETTING READY PLAY mode PLAY mode file type Quality FINE Snapshot NORMAL Snapshot Audio ECONOMY Voice Recording Built-in memory selected for data Image protection indicator storage. Memory card selected for data storage. Folder number/File number Date and time Image size Battery capacity 2304 1728...

  • Page 27: Changing The Contents Of The Monitor Screen Indicator Lamps

    GETTING READY Changing the Contents of the Monitor Indicator Lamps Screen You can find out the operational status of the camera and the USB cradle at a glance by checking the color of the Each press of the [DISP] button changes the contents of indicator lamps, and whether a lamp is lit or flashing.

  • Page 28: Attaching The Strap

    GETTING READY Attaching the Strap Power Requirements Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion illustration. battery (NP-20). To load the battery While pressing the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the camera, slide the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow, and then swing it open.
  • Page 29 GETTING READY While pulling the stopper in the direction Swing the battery compartment cover closed, indicated by the arrow in the illustration, align and then slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow mark on the battery with the arrow the arrow.

  • Page 30: To Remove The Battery

    GETTING READY To remove the battery To charge the battery Open the battery compartment cover. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN 5.3V] connector of the USB cradle. Pull the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow. Extend the prongs of the AC adaptor, and then plug it into a household power outlet.
  • Page 31 GETTING READY Turn off the camera. IMPORTANT! • It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge. Set the camera onto Actual charging time depends on current battery the USB cradle. capacity and charging conditions. • Use only the USB cradle (CA-21A) that comes with •...
  • Page 32 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 33 GETTING READY I Battery Life Guidelines *2 Normal Recording Conditions • Temperature: 23°C (73°F) The battery life guideline values given below indicate the • Monitor Screen: On amount of time under the conditions defined below the • Zoom operation between full wide to full telephoto table, until power automatically turns off due to battery every 30 seconds, during which two images are failure.

  • Page 34: Power Supply Precautions

    NOTES Note that you will not be able to record images while the • The term “battery” in this manual refers to the CASIO battery indicator is . Charge the battery immediately NP-20 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery.
  • Page 35 GETTING READY • Failure to observe any of the following precautions • Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat while using the battery creates the risk of overheating, generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other fire, and explosion. abnormal condition while using, charging, or storing a —...
  • Page 36 GETTING READY G PRECAUTIONS DURING USE G BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS • The battery is designed for use with this CASIO digital • Make sure you remove the battery when you do not camera only. plan to use the camera for a long time. A battery left in •...
  • Page 37 Doing so creates the danger 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 danger of fire or electric shock.

  • Page 38: Turning The Camera On And Off

    GETTING READY Turning the Camera On and Off Configuring Power Saving Settings Press the power button to turn the camera on and off. You can configure the settings described below to Pressing the power button to turn on the camera causes conserve battery power.

  • Page 39: Using The On-Screen Menus

    GETTING READY G See page 37 for information about how to use Using the On-screen Menus menus. Pressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screen To configure this feature: Select this setting: that you can use to perform various operations. The menu Sleep Sleep that appears depends on whether you are in the REC...
  • Page 40 GETTING READY Press [MENU]. G Menu Screen Operations When you want to do this: Do this: MENU [MENU] Move between tabs Press [ ] and [ ]. Move from the tab to the Press [ ]. settings [SET] Move from the settings to Press [ ].
  • Page 41 GETTING READY Press [ ] or [ ] to select the tab you want, Perform one of the following operations to and then press [SET] to move the selection apply the setting you configured. cursor from the tab to the settings. To do this: Perform this key operation: Use [ ] and [ ] to...

  • Page 42: Configuring Display Language And Clock Settings

    GETTING READY IMPORTANT! Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings • The camera’s clock settings are cleared whenever power is totally cut off. This can happen if the battery Be sure to configure the following settings before using the goes dead while the camera is not being supplied camera to record images.

  • Page 43: Configuring Display Language And Clock Settings

    GETTING READY To configure display language and clock Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the settings geographical area where you live, and Press the power button to turn on the camera. then press [SET]. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the language you want,...
  • Page 44 GETTING READY Use [ ] and [ ] to Set the current date change the date format and the time. setting, and then press [SET]. Example: December 24, 2003 To do this: Do this: Change the setting at the current To display the date like this: Select this format: Press [ ] and [ ].

  • Page 45: Basic Image Recording

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING BASIC IMAGE RECORDING This section describes the basic procedure for recording an IMPORTANT! image. • Make sure your fingers or the strap does not block the flash, microphone or lens. Recording an Image Flash Microphone Aiming the Camera Lens Use both hands to hold the camera still when shooting an image.

  • Page 46: Recording An Image

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording an Image Compose the image 1600 1600 1200 1200 on the monitor screen NORMAL NORMAL Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed in so the main subject is accordance with the brightness of the subject. Images you within the focus record are stored in the camera’s built-in memory, or to a frame.
  • Page 47 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Press the shutter release G Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation button half way to focus the When you see this: It means this: image. Green focus frame The image is in focus. • When you press the shutter Green operation lamp release button half way, the Red focus frame...

  • Page 48: Recording Precautions

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording Precautions After making sure that the image is focused properly, • Never open the battery compartment cover or place the press the shutter release camera onto the USB cradle while the green operation button the rest of the way lamp is flashing.

  • Page 49: About Auto Focus

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING About Auto Focus About the REC Mode Monitor Screen • Auto Focus tends not to work well if the camera is moved • The image shown on the monitor screen in the REC during recording, or when recording the types of subjects mode is a simplified image for composing purposes.

  • Page 50: Using The Optical Viewfinder

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! Using the Optical Viewfinder • The frame that is visible inside of the viewfinder You can conserve battery power by turning off the indicates the image recorded at a distance of about camera’s monitor screen (page 25) and using the optical one meter (3.3´).

  • Page 51: Using Zoom

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using Zoom Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom. Optical Zoom Zoom out Zoom in The range of the optical zoom factor is shown below. Optical Zoom Factor Range: 1X to 3X Compose the image and then press the shutter release button.

  • Page 52: Digital Zoom

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Digital Zoom Hold down the Digital zoom indicator (Telephoto) zoom Digital zoom is activated after you reach the maximum button to increase the optical zoom factor (3X). It enlarges the part of the image optical zoom factor. at the center of the image screen.

  • Page 53: Using The Flash

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! Using the Flash • Digital zoom is disabled whenever the monitor Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you screen is turned off (page 25). want to use. • Using digital zoom can cause degradation of the recorded image.
  • Page 54 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING I About Red-eye Reduction To do this: Select this setting: Have the flash fire automatically when Using the flash to record at night or in a dimly lit room can None required (Auto Flash) cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image.

  • Page 55: Flash Unit Status

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Flash Unit Status Flash Precautions Flash You can find out the current flash unit status by pressing Take care that your fingers do the shutter release button half way and checking the not block the flash when you monitor screen and red operation lamp.

  • Page 56: Using The Self-Timer

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Self-timer To do this: Select this setting: Specify a 10-second self-timer 10 sec The self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10- Specify a 2-second self-timer 2 sec second delay of the shutter release after you press the Specify Triple Self-timer shutter release button.

  • Page 57: Specifying Image Size And Quality

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Record the image. Self-timer lamp Specifying Image Size and Quality • When you press the You can specify the image size and image quality to suit shutter release button, the type of image you are recording. the self-timer lamp flashes and the shutter releases after the self- To specify the image size...

  • Page 58: To Specify Image Quality

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To specify image quality NOTES • If you plan to make large prints of your images or otherwise use them in applications where high- In the REC mode, press [MENU]. resolution is your top priority, select the “2304 x 1728”...
  • Page 59 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTE • Use the “Fine” setting when image quality is your top priority and file size is secondary. Conversely, use the “Economy” setting when file size is your top priority and image quality is secondary. IMPORTANT! • Actual file size depends on the type of image you record.

  • Page 60: Other Recording Functions

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Auto Focus This section describes other powerful features and functions that are available for recording. As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter release button down half way. The Selecting the Focus Mode following is the Auto Focus range.

  • Page 61: Specifying The Auto Focus Area

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Select the Auto Focus area you want, and When you see this: It means this: then press [SET]. Green focus frame The image is focused. Green operation lamp For this type of Auto Focus area: Select this: Red focus frame The image is not in Flashing green operation lamp...

  • Page 62: Using The Macro Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Macro Mode Using the Pan Focus Mode The Macro mode lets you focus automatically on close up Normally, your camera performs Auto Focus to ensure that subjects. The automatic focus operation starts when you your images are always in focus. With Pan Focus, focus is press the shutter release button down half way.

  • Page 63: Using The Infinity Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Infinity Mode Keep pressing [ ] ( ) until the focus mode indicator shows “PF”. The Infinity mode fixes focus at infinity (∞). Use this mode when recording scenery and other faraway images. Press the shutter release button all the way down.

  • Page 64: Using Manual Focus

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Manual Focus While watching the image on the monitor With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of screen, use [ ] and an image manually. The following shows focus ranges in [ ] to focus. the Macro mode for two optical zoom factors.

  • Page 65: Using Focus Lock

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Focus Lock Keeping the shutter 1600 1600 1200 1200 release button half NORMAL NORMAL Focus lock is a technique you can use to focus on a subject way down, re- that is not located within the focus frame when you record 1 / 1000 1 / 1000 F2.6...

  • Page 66: Exposure Compensation (Ev Shift)

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Use [ ] and [ ] to Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) change the exposure Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure compensation value, setting (EV value) manually to adjust for the lighting of your and then press [SET]. subject.

  • Page 67: Adjusting White Balance

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes Adjusting White Balance 0.0. The wavelengths of the light produced by various light Record the image. sources (sunlight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a subject when it is recorded.

  • Page 68: Adjusting White Balance Manually

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Adjusting White Balance Manually Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. Under some light sources, automatic white balance under the “Auto” setting can take a long time to complete. Also, When shooting under these conditions: Select this setting: the auto white balance range (color temperature range) is...

  • Page 69: Using The Bestshot Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Point the camera at a white piece of paper or Using the BESTSHOT Mode similar object under the lighting conditions Selecting one of the 21 BESTSHOT scenes automatically for which you want to set the white balance, sets up the camera for recording a similar type of image.
  • Page 70 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS In the REC mode, press [MENU]. IMPORTANT! • Sample scene number 4 is Coupling Shot scene Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and (page 71). Sample scene number 5 is a Pre-shot then press [ ]. scene (page 73).

  • Page 71: Creating Your Own Bestshot Setup

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup Use [ ] and [ ] to display the image You can use the procedure below to save the setup of an whose setup you image you recorded for later recall when you need it again. want to register as a Recalling a setup you save automatically sets up the BESTSHOT scene.
  • Page 72 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! I To delete a BESTSHOT user setup • BESTSHOT user setups are located in the camera’s built-in memory after the built-in sample scenes. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. • When a BESTSHOT user setup is recalled, the monitor screen in step 4 of the procedure on page 68 Select the “REC”...

  • Page 73: Combining Shots Of Two People Into A Single Image (Coupling Shot)

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot) • Combined The Coupling Shot mode lets you record images of two Images people and combine them into a single image. This makes it possible for you to include yourself in group images, even when there is no one else around to record the image for you.
  • Page 74 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Align the focus frame Next, align the focus on the monitor screen frame with the with the subject you subject you want in want on the left side the right side of the of the image, and image, taking care to then press the shutter align the actual...

  • Page 75: Recording A Subject Onto An Existing Background Image (Pre-Shot)

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Freeze the background on Recording a Subject onto an Existing the monitor screen. Background Image (Pre-shot) Pre-shot helps you get the background you want, even if you need to ask someone else to record the image for you. Basically, Pre-shot is a two-step process.
  • Page 76 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Next, align the focus frame with the Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and subject, composing then press [ ]. the subject with the semi-transparent Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ BESTSHOT”, background shown and then press [SET].

  • Page 77: Recording Audio

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Recording Audio Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and Adding Audio to a Snapshot then press [ ]. You can add audio to a snapshot after you record it. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ )”...

  • Page 78: Recording Your Voice

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording Your Voice Press the shutter release button to start audio recording. The Voice Recording Mode provides quick and easy • The green operation lamp flashes as recording is recording of your voice. performed. • Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format •...
  • Page 79 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Press the shutter release button to start voice I Audio Recording Precautions recording. • Keep the microphone on the front of the camera pointed • The remaining recording time value counts down on at the subject. the monitor screen and the green operation lamp •...

  • Page 80: Using The Histogram

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • When the histogram is too far Using the Histogram to the left, it means that there You can use the [DISP] button to display a histogram on are too many dark pixels. the monitor screen. The histogram lets you check exposure This type of histogram results conditions as you record images (page 25).

  • Page 81: Rec Mode Camera Settings

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! REC Mode Camera Settings • Note that the above histograms are shown for The following are the settings you can make before illustrative purposes only. You may not be able to recording an image using a REC mode. achieve exactly the same shapes for particular subjects.

  • Page 82: Specifying Iso Sensitivity

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying ISO Sensitivity IMPORTANT! • Increasing ISO sensitivity can cause static to appear Use the following procedure to select the ISO sensitivity inside an image. Select the ISO sensitivity setting setting that suits the type of image you are recording. that suits your shooting needs.

  • Page 83: Turning The On-Screen Grid On And Off

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off Turning Image Review On and Off You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you Image review displays an image on the monitor screen as compose images and ensure that the camera is straight soon as you record it.

  • Page 84: Assigning Functions To The [ ] And [ ] Keys

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Assigning Functions to the [ ] and [ ] When you want to assign this function to Select this: [ ] and [ ] keys: Keys Recording mode A “key customization” feature lets you configure the [ ] •...

  • Page 85: Specifying Power On Default Settings

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Power On Default Settings Function REC Mode Snapshot The camera’s “mode memory” feature lets you specify the Flash power on default settings individually for the REC mode, Auto flash mode, focus mode, white balance mode, ISO Focus Auto sensitivity, AF Area, digital zoom mode, manual focus...

  • Page 86: Resetting The Camera

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Resetting the Camera In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera’s Select the “Memory” tab, select the item you settings to their initial defaults as shown under “Menu want to change, and then press [ ]. Reference”...

  • Page 87: Deleting A Single File

    DELETING FILES DELETING FILES You can delete a single file, or you can delete all files Deleting a Single File currently in memory. Perform the following steps when you want to delete a single file. IMPORTANT! • Note that file deletion cannot be undone. Once you In the PLAY mode, delete a file, it is gone.

  • Page 88: Deleting All Files

    DELETING FILES IMPORTANT! Deleting All Files • If a file cannot be deleted for some reason, the The following procedure deletes all unprotected files message “This function is not supported for this file.” currently in memory. appears when you try to delete it. In the PLAY mode, press [ ] ( Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All File Delete”, and then press [SET].

  • Page 89: Folders

    FILE MANAGEMENT FILE MANAGEMENT The file management capabilities of the camera make it Each folder can hold files numbered up to 9,999. easy to keep track of images. You can protect files against Trying to store the 10,000th file in a folder causes the next deletion, and even use its DPOF feature to specify images serially numbered folder to be created.

  • Page 90: Protecting Files

    FILE MANAGEMENT Use [ ] and [ ] to Protecting Files select “On”, and then Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted (page 103). press [SET]. You can protect files individually or you can protect all files • A file that is protected is in memory with a single operation.

  • Page 91: To Protect All Files In Memory

    FILE MANAGEMENT To protect all files in memory DPOF The letters “DPOF” stand for “Digital Print In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Order Format”, which is a format for recording on a memory card or other medium Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Protect”, and which digital camera images should be then press [ ].

  • Page 92: To Configure Print Settings For A Single Image

    FILE MANAGEMENT To configure print settings for a single Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the number of copies. image • You can specify up to 99 for the number of copies. Specify 00 if you do not want to have the image In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].

  • Page 93: To Configure Print Settings For All Images

    FILE MANAGEMENT To configure print settings for all images To turn on date stamping for the prints, press [DISP] so is displayed. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. • To turn off date stamping for the prints, press [DISP] is not displayed. Select the “PLAY”...

  • Page 94: Print Image Matching Ii

    FILE MANAGEMENT PRINT Image Matching II Exif Print Images include PRINT Image Matching Exif Print is an data (mode setting and other camera internationally supported, setup information). A printer that open standard file format supports PRINT Image Matching that makes it possible to reads this data and adjusts the printed capture and display vibrant image accordingly, so your images...

  • Page 95: Using Usb Direct-Print

    FILE MANAGEMENT Use the DPOF procedure on page 107 to Using USB DIRECT-PRINT specify the images in file memory that you want to print. Your camera supports USB DIRECT-PRINT, which was Use the USB cable that comes with the developed by Seiko Epson camera to connect the USB cradle to a printer.
  • Page 96 FILE MANAGEMENT Press the USB cradle IMPORTANT! [USB] button. • See the documentation that comes with your printer for information about print quality and paper settings. • This displays the print • Contact your printer manufacturer for information menu on the camera’s about models that support USB DIRECT-PRINT, monitor screen.

  • Page 97: Using The Favorite Folder

    FILE MANAGEMENT Use [ ] and [ ] to Using the FAVORITE Folder select “Save”, and You can copy scenery shots, photos of your family, or other then press [SET]. special images from a file storage folder (page 147) to the •...

  • Page 98: To Display A File In The Favorite Folder

    FILE MANAGEMENT To display a file in the FAVORITE folder NOTES • Copying an image file with the above procedure creates a 320 x 240-pixel QVGA-size image in the In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. FAVORITE folder. • A file copied into the FAVORITE folder is Select the “PLAY”...

  • Page 99: To Delete A File From The Favorite Folder

    FILE MANAGEMENT To delete a file from the FAVORITE NOTE • Holding down [ ] or [ ] scrolls images at high folder speed. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. IMPORTANT! Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and • Note that a FAVORITE folder is created in the then press [ ].

  • Page 100: To Delete All Files From The Favorite Folder

    FILE MANAGEMENT To delete all files from the FAVORITE IMPORTANT! • You cannot use the delete operations on page 103 to folder delete images from the FAVORITE folder. Performing the memory format operation (page 128), In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. however, does delete FAVORITE folder files.

  • Page 101: Configuring Sound Settings

    OTHER SETTINGS OTHER SETTINGS Use [ ] and [ ] to change the setting, and Configuring Sound Settings then press [SET]. You can configure different sounds to play whenever you turn on the camera, press the shutter release button half- To do this: Select this setting: way or all the way, or perform a key operation.

  • Page 102: To Set The Volume Level

    OTHER SETTINGS To set the volume level Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen You can specify an image you recorded as the startup In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press screen image, which causes it to appear on the monitor [MENU].

  • Page 103: Configuring Power Down Image Settings

    OTHER SETTINGS IMPORTANT! Configuring Power Down Image Settings • You can select any one of the following types of With the Power Down Image feature, you can configure the image as the startup image. camera so a specific image stored in camera image —...
  • Page 104 OTHER SETTINGS Change the name of the file to one of the IMPORTANT! following. • Only a snapshot (JPEG) file can be used as the power down image. Snapshot Image: ENDING.JPG • Note that the Power Down Image feature works only with images recorded with this camera.

  • Page 105: Specifying The File Name Serial Number Generation Method

    OTHER SETTINGS I To cancel Power Down Image settings Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method Use the USB cable to connect the camera to Use the following procedure to specify the method for your computer (page 136). generating the serial number used for file names (page 105). Change the name of the current power down In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press image from ENDING.JPG to something else,...

  • Page 106: Using The Alarm

    OTHER SETTINGS Press [DISP]. Using the Alarm • You could press [SET] in place of [DISP] if you want You can configure up to three alarms that cause the to configure the alarm without an image. camera to beep and display a specified image at the time you specify.

  • Page 107: Stopping The Alarm

    OTHER SETTINGS Stopping the Alarm Setting the Clock When an alarm time is reached while the camera is turned Use the procedures in this section to select a Home Time off, the alarm will sound for about one minute (or until you Zone, and to change its date and time settings.

  • Page 108: To Set The Current Time And Date

    OTHER SETTINGS To set the current time and date Use [ ] and [ ] to select “City”, and then press [ ]. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the [MENU].

  • Page 109: Changing The Date Format

    OTHER SETTINGS Changing the Date Format Using World Time You can select from among three different formats for You can use the World Time screen to view a time zone display of the date. that is different from the home time zone when you go on a trip, etc.

  • Page 110: To Configure World Time Settings

    OTHER SETTINGS To configure World Time settings Use [ ] and [ ] to select the city you want, and then press In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [SET]. [MENU]. • This displays the current Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”, time in the city you and then press [ ].

  • Page 111: To Configure Summer Time (Dst) Settings

    OTHER SETTINGS To configure summer time (DST) After the setting is the way you want, press [SET]. settings • This displays the current time in accordance with your setting. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Press [SET] again to exit the setting screen. Select the “Set Up”...

  • Page 112: Changing The Display Language

    OTHER SETTINGS Changing the Display Language Formatting Built-in Memory You can use the following procedure to select one of ten Formatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it. language as the display language. IMPORTANT! In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press •...
  • Page 113 OTHER SETTINGS Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Format”, and then press [SET]. • To exit the format operation without formatting, select “Cancel”.

  • Page 114: Using A Memory Card

    USING A MEMORY CARD USING A MEMORY CARD You can expand the storage IMPORTANT! capabilities of your camera by using • Use only an SD memory card or a MultiMediaCard a commercially available memory with this camera. Proper operation is not guaranteed card (SD memory card or when any other type of card is used.

  • Page 115: Using A Memory Card

    USING A MEMORY CARD Positioning the memory Using a Memory Card card so its front is facing in the same direction as the IMPORTANT! camera’s monitor screen, • Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or carefully slide it into the removing a memory card.

  • Page 116: To Remove A Memory Card From The Camera

    • 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 green operation lamp is flashing. Doing so can cause the file save operation to fail, and even damage the memory card.

  • Page 117: Memory Card Precautions

    USING A MEMORY CARD Memory Card Precautions Load the memory card into the camera. • If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can Turn on the camera. Next, enter the REC restore normal operation by reformatting it. However, we mode or PLAY mode and press [MENU].

  • Page 118: Copying Files

    USING A MEMORY CARD Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Built-in Card”, Copying Files and then press [SET]. Use the procedures below to copy files between built-in • This starts the copy operation and displays the memory and a memory card. message “Busy..

  • Page 119: To Copy A File From A Memory Card To Built-In Memory

    USING A MEMORY CARD To copy a file from a memory card to NOTE built-in memory • Files are copied to the folder in built-in memory whose name has the largest number. With this procedure you can copy one file at a time. Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure under “To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card”.

  • Page 120: Using The Camera With A Windows Computer

    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER After using the USB cradle to establish a USB connection Using the Camera with a Windows between the camera and your computer, you can use your Computer computer to view images in file memory and copy images The following are the general steps for viewing and copying to your computer’s hard disk or other storage media.
  • Page 121 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! Click [USB driver] and then [Install]. • Do not try to establish a connection between the • This starts installation. camera and computer before installing the USB • The following steps show installation under the driver onto the computer.
  • Page 122 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN Connect the USB cable that comes bundled 5.3V] connector of the USB cradle, and then with the camera to the USB cradle and your plug it in to a household power outlet. computer’s USB port.
  • Page 123 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER After making sure the camera is turned off, Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button. place the camera onto the USB cradle. • This will cause the “Add New Hardware...” dialog box to appear on the computer screen as the computer •...
  • Page 124 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER On your computer, double-click “My IMPORTANT! Computer”. • Never use your computer to edit, delete, move, or rename images stored in file memory. Doing so can Double-click “Removable Disk”. cause problems with the image management data used by the camera, which may make it impossible •...

  • Page 125: Usb Connection Precautions

    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER USB Connection Precautions Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer • Be sure to read the documentation that comes with your The following are the general steps for viewing and copying computer for other important information about USB connections.
  • Page 126 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN 5.3V] connector of the USB cradle, and then • If you want to transfer files from the camera’s built-in plug it in to a household power outlet. memory to a computer, make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera before you place it onto the USB cradle.
  • Page 127 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Connect the USB cable that comes bundled After making sure the camera is turned off, with the camera to the USB cradle and your place the camera onto the USB cradle. computer’s USB port. • Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on.
  • Page 128 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button. To copy all the files in file memory to your Macintosh hard disk, drag the “DCIM” folder • Pressing the [USB] button enters the USB mode, to the folder to which you want to copy it. which causes the USB cradle’s [USB] lamp to light green (page 168).

  • Page 129: Operations You Can Perform From Your Computer

    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER USB Connection Precautions Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer • Be sure to read the documentation that comes with your The following are the operations you can perform while computer for other important information about USB connections.

  • Page 130: Using A Memory Card To Transfer Images To A Com Puter

    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card Reader/Writer to a Computer See the user documentation that comes with the SD The procedures in this section describe how to transfer memory card reader/writer for details about how to use it.

  • Page 131: Memory Data

    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Memory Directory Structure Memory Data Images recorded with this camera and other data are I Directory Structure stored in memory using DCF (Design rule for Camera File <¥DCIM¥> (DCIM Folder) System) protocol. DCF protocol is designed to make it easier to exchange image and other data between digital 100CASIO (Storage folder)
  • Page 132 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER I Folder and File Contents • DPOF file folder Folder that contains DPOF files • DCIM folder • BESTSHOT folder (Built-in memory only) Folder that stores all of the digital camera files Folder that contains BESTSHOT user setup files. •...

  • Page 133: Image Files Supported By The Camera

    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Image Files Supported by the Camera Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions • Image files recorded with the CASIO EX-Z4U Digital Camera • Note that the folder named “DCIM” is the parent (top) • DCF protocol image files folder of all the files in memory.

  • Page 134: Using The Album Feature

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER The album feature of the camera creates files that make it • You can use the Web browser shown below to view or possible for you to view images on your computer in a print the contents of an album.

  • Page 135: Selecting An Album Layout

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Selecting an Album Layout • Creating an album causes a file folder named “ALBUM”, which contains a file named “INDEX.HTM” You can select from among 10 different display layouts for plus other files to be created in camera memory or an album.

  • Page 136: Configuring Detailed Album Settings

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Configuring Detailed Album Settings I Background Color You can specify white, black, or gray as the color of the album background using the procedure under “Configuring In the PLAY mode, press [ ] ( Detailed Album Settings”.
  • Page 137 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER I Image Use I Auto Album Creation On/Off This setting lets you select from among three different This setting controls whether an album is created image uses, as described below. Select the image use that automatically whenever you turn off the camera.

  • Page 138: Viewing Album Files

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing Album Files NOTE • Depending on the number of images in memory, it You can view and print album files using your computer’s can take quite a bit of time to complete auto album Web browser application.
  • Page 139 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER If you created the album after selecting “Normal” type or “Index/Info” as the album type under “Configuring Detailed Album Settings” on page 152, you can click one of the following display options. Album : Displays an album created by the camera. Index : Displays a list of images stored in a folder.
  • Page 140 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER • The following describes the information that appears NOTES on the Info Screen. • When printing an album page, you should set up your Web browser as described below. This Info Screen item: Shows this: —...

  • Page 141: Saving An Album

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Saving an Album Installing the Software from the CD-ROM • To save an album, copy the “DCIM” folder from camera About the bundled CD-ROM memory or the memory card to your computer’s hard disk, a CD-R, an MO disk, or some other storage medium.

  • Page 142: Computer System Requirements

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Computer System Requirements Acrobat Reader (for Windows) This is an application that lets you read PDF files. Use it to Computer system requirements depend on each of the read the user documentation for the camera, Photo Loader, applications, as described below.

  • Page 143: Installing Software From The Cd-Rom In Windows

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Getting Started Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows Start up your computer and insert the CD-ROM into its CD- ROM drive. This will automatically launch the menu Use the procedures in this section to install the software application, which displays a menu screen on your from the bundled CD-ROM to your computer.

  • Page 144: Viewing The Contents Of The "Read Me" File

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” Installing an Application File Click the “Install” button for the application You should always read the “Read me” file for any you want to install. application before installing it. The “Read me” file contains information you need to know when installing the Follow the instructions that appear on your application.

  • Page 145: Viewing User Documentation (Pdf Files)

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) User Registration You can perform user registration over the Internet. To do In the “Manual” area, click the name of the so, of course, you need to be able to connect to the manual you want to read.

  • Page 146: Installing Software From The Cd-Rom On A Macintosh

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER I To install Photo Loader Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh Open the folder named “Photo Loader”. Use the procedures in this section to install the software from the bundled CD-ROM to your computer. Open the folder named “English”, and then open the file named “Important”.

  • Page 147: Viewing User Documentation (Pdf Files)

    I To register as a user Open the “Digital Camera” folder, and then Internet registration only is supported. Visit the following open the folder for the language whose user’s CASIO website to register: http://world.casio.com/qv/register/ guide you want to view. Open the file named “camera_e.pdf”.

  • Page 148: Menu Reference

    APPENDIX APPENDIX L/R Key REC Mode / EV shift / White Balance / ISO / Menu Reference Self-timer / Off The following shows lists of menus that appear in the REC mode and PLAY mode, and their settings. G Memory tab menu •...
  • Page 149 APPENDIX G Set Up tab menu I PLAY mode Sounds Startup / Half Shutter /Shutter / Operation / G PLAY tab menu Volume Slideshow Start / Images / Time / Interval Startup On (Selectable image) / Off Calender – File No. Continue / Reset Favorites Show / Save / Cancel...

  • Page 150: Indicator Lamp Reference

    APPENDIX G Set Up tab menu Indicator Lamp Reference Sounds Startup / Half Shutter / Shutter / Operation / The camera has three indicator lamps: a green operation Volume lamp, a red operation lamp, and a self-timer lamp. These Startup On (Selectable image) / Off lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational File No.

  • Page 151: Rec Mode

    APPENDIX REC mode Self-timer Operation Lamp Lamp Meaning Self-timer Green Operation Lamp Lamp Meaning Pattern 3 Low battery alert Green Pattern 3 Formatting card Operational (Power on, recording Pattern 3 Powering down enabled) IMPORTANT! Pattern 3 Flash is charging. Flash charging is complete. •...

  • Page 152: Usb Cradle Indicator Lamps

    APPENDIX PLAY mode USB Cradle Indicator Lamps The USB cradle has two indicator lamps: a [CHARGE] Self-timer lamp and a [USB] lamp. These lamps light and flash to Operation Lamp Lamp Meaning indicate the current operational status of the USB cradle Green and camera.

  • Page 153: Troubleshooting Guide

    APPENDIX Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Action Power does not turn on. 1) The battery is not oriented correctly. 1) Orient the battery correctly (page 26). 2) The battery is dead. 2) Charge the battery (page 28). If the battery goes dead soon after being charged, it means the battery has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced.
  • Page 154 APPENDIX Symptom Possible Cause Action The subject is out of focus The image is not focused properly. When composing the image, make sure the in the recorded image. subject on which you want to focus is located inside the focus frame. Camera powers down The battery is dead.
  • Page 155 APPENDIX Symptom Possible Cause Action Images are not displayed. A memory card with non-DCF images recorded This camera cannot display non-DCF images with another camera is loaded in the camera. recorded onto a memory card using another digital camera. All buttons and switches Circuit problem caused by electrostatic charge, Remove the battery from the camera, reinsert it, are disabled.

  • Page 156: Display Messages

    File could not be SYSTEM ERROR The battery is dead, so the recorded image could Your camera system is corrupted. Contact your saved because not be saved. retailer or a CASIO service center. battery is low.

  • Page 157: Specifications

    APPENDIX Specifications The card is locked. The LOCK switch of the SD memory card is locked. You cannot store images to or delete Main Specifications images from a memory card that is locked. There are no files. There are no files in built-in memory or on the Product .......
  • Page 158 APPENDIX Approximate Memory Capacity and File sizes: Delete ........Single-file, all files (with protection) • Snapshots Effective Pixels ....4.0 million Imaging Element ....1/2.5-inch square pixel color CCD File Size Approximate Built-in flash SD Memory Quality (Total pixels: 4.23 million) (pixels) Image File Size memory 10MB...

  • Page 159: Power Requirements

    APPENDIX Aperture ......F2.6/4.3, auto switching Input/Output Terminals ..Cradle connector White Balance ....Automatic, fixed (4 modes), manual Microphone ......Monaural switching Speaker ....... Monaural Self-timer ......10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self- timer I Power Requirements Built-in Flash Flash Modes ....
  • Page 160 APPENDIX I USB Cradle (CA-21A) *3 Continuous Playback Conditions • Temperature: 23°C (73°F) • Scroll one image about every 10 seconds Input/Output Terminals ..Camera connector; USB port; AC adaptor terminal (DC IN 5.3V) *4 Voice recording times are based on continuous recording. Power Consumption ..
  • Page 161 APPENDIX Power Supply • Use only the special NP-20 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 162: Playback

    PLAYBACK PLAYBACK You can use the camera’s built-in monitor screen to view Use [ ] (forward) or [ ] (back) to scroll images after you record them. through files on the monitor screen. Basic Playback Operation Use the following procedure to scroll through files stored in the camera’s memory.

  • Page 163: Playing An Audio Snapshot

    PLAYBACK Playing an Audio Snapshot IMPORTANT! • Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is Perform the steps below to display an audio snapshot being performed or is paused. (indicated by a indicator) and play its audio. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] until the image you want is displayed.

  • Page 164: Flipping The Display

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

  • Page 165: Zooming The Display Image

    PLAYBACK Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to shift the image Zooming the Display Image up, down, left, or right. Perform the following procedure to zoom the image currently on the monitor screen up to four times its normal Press [MENU] to return the image to its size.

  • Page 166: Resizing An Image

    PLAYBACK Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you Resizing an Image want, and then press [SET]. You can use the following procedure to change a snapshot image to either SXGA size (1280 x 960 pixels) or VGA size To do this: Select this: (640 x 480 pixels).

  • Page 167: Cropping An Image

    PLAYBACK Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the Cropping an Image cropping boundary up, down, left, or right Use the following procedure when you want to crop a until the area of the image you want to extract portion of an enlarged image and use the remaining part of is within the boundary.

  • Page 168: Displaying The 9-Image View

    PLAYBACK Example: When there are 20 images in memory, and Displaying the 9-image View Image 1 is displayed first The following procedure displays nine images on the monitor screen at the same time. In the PLAY mode, press the zoom button Pressing any button besides [ ], [ ], [ ], or •...

  • Page 169: Selecting A Specific Image In The 9-Image View

    PLAYBACK Selecting a Specific Image in the 9- Displaying the Calendar Screen image View Use the following procedure to display a 1-month calendar. While the calendar is on the display, you can select a date, Display the 9-image view. which displays the first image recorded on that date. This helps to make it easy to find the images you want.

  • Page 170: Playing A Slide Show

    PLAYBACK • Pressing [ ] while the date selection cursor is Playing a Slide Show located anywhere in the top line of the calendar Slide Show automatically plays back images in sequence causes the previous month to appear. at a fixed interval. •...

  • Page 171: To Specify The Slideshow Images

    PLAYBACK Configure the slideshow settings. IMPORTANT! • Note that all buttons are disabled while an image • See the pages indicated below for more information. change is in progress. Wait until an image is stopped on the monitor screen before performing a button For information about Go here: configuring this setting:...

  • Page 172: To Specify The Slideshow Images

    PLAYBACK To specify the slideshow images I Selecting a Particular Image for a Slideshow When you select “One image” as the slideshow type, the slide show displays only one image, without changing it. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Images”, and then Use this setting when you want a particular image to press [ ].

  • Page 173: To Specify The Slideshow Time

    PLAYBACK To specify the slideshow time To set the slideshow interval Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Time”. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Interval”. Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the time setting Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the interval setting you want, and then press [SET].

  • Page 174: Using The Photo Stand Feature

    PLAYBACK Using the Photo Stand Feature To stop the Phot Stand slideshow, press [PHOTO] again. The “Photo Stand” feature lets you specify what should appear on the camera’s monitor screen while the camera is IMPORTANT! on its USB cradle. You can play a Photo Stand slideshow without worrying about remaining battery power, or you can •...

  • Page 175: Rotating The Display Image

    PLAYBACK Use [ ] and [ ] to Rotating the Display Image select “Rotate”, and Use the following procedure to rotate the image 90 degrees then press [SET]. and register the rotation information along with the image. • This rotates the image After you do this, the image is always displayed in its 90 degrees to the right.

  • Page 176: Using Image Roulette

    PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Using Image Roulette • Image Roulette does not display voice recording Image Roulette cycles images like a slot machine on the images. display, before stopping at one of them. When you start an • Image Roulette is disabled when there is only one Image Roulette operation, images scroll randomly on the snapshot image available.

  • Page 177: Adding Audio To A Snapshot

    PLAYBACK In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to scroll Adding Audio to a Snapshot through snapshots until the one to which you The “after-recording” feature lets you add audio to want to add audio is displayed. snapshots after they are recorded.

  • Page 178: To Re-Record Audio

    PLAYBACK To re-record audio IMPORTANT! • Keep the microphone on the front of the In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to scroll camera pointed at the through snapshots until the one whose audio subject. you want to re-record is displayed. •...

  • Page 179: Playing Back A Voice Recording File

    PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Playing Back a Voice Recording File • Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is Perform the following steps to play back a voice recording being performed or is paused. file. • If your recording has index marks (page 77) inside it, you can jump to the index mark before or after the In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to display current playback location by pausing playback and...

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