Casio EX-Z70 manual

E Digital Camera EX-Z70 User’s Guide K817PCM2DKX Thank you f or purchasing this CASIO product. • Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’ s Guide. • K eep the User’ s Guide in a safe place f or future reference . • For the most up-to-date inf ormation about this product, visit the official EXILIM Website [...]

INTRODUCTION 2 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. INTRODUCTION Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-20) CD-ROM USB Cable Basic Reference Camera Strap AV Cable Lithium Ion Battery Charger (BC-11L) AC Power Cord * * The shape o[...]

INTRODUCTION 3 Contents 2 INTRODUCTION Unpacking .................................................................... 2 F eatures ....................................................................... 9 Precautions ................................................................ 12 17 QUICK ST ART GUIDE First, charge the battery! .................[...]

INTRODUCTION 4 50 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording an Image ................................................... 50 Aiming the Camera 50 Recording an Image 51 Using the easy Mode 55 Recording Precautions 57 Using Zoom ................................................................ 59 Optical Zoom 59 Digital Zoom 61 Using the Flash ..................[...]

INTRODUCTION 5 Restoring an Old Photograph .................................... 99 Before trying to restore an old photograph 99 T o restore an old photograph 100 Recording a Movie ................................................... 102 Specifying Movie Image Quality 103 Recording a Movie 104 Recording Audio ........................................[...]

INTRODUCTION 6 154 FILE MANAGEMENT Folders ...................................................................... 154 Memory Folders and Files 154 Protecting Files ........................................................ 155 T o protect a single file 155 T o protect all files in memor y 156 Using the F A V ORITE Folder .............................[...]

INTRODUCTION 7 178 PRINTING IMAGES DPOF ........................................................................ 1 79 T o configure print settings for a single image 180 T o configure print settings for all images 181 Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT -PRINT ............... 183 Date Printing 187 PRINT Image Matching III ...............................[...]

INTRODUCTION 8 IMPORTANT! • The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise due to the use or malfunct[...]

INTRODUCTION 9 Features • 7.2 million effective pixels The CCD provides 7.41 million total pixels for images of outstanding resolution and detail. • 2.5-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen • 8.3MB built-in memory Images can be recorded without using a memory card. • REC mode or PLAY mode power up (page 41) Press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) to tur[...]

INTRODUCTION 10 • Auto Macro (pages 76, 78) Auto Macro automatically switches to the macro mode when the distance between the camera and subject it shorter than the Auto Focus range. • Quick Shutter (page 76) When you press the shutter button all the way down without pausing, the camera immediately records the image without waiting for Auto Foc[...]

INTRODUCTION 11 • 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. Each [...]

INTRODUCTION 12 Precautions ■ General Precautions Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the EX-Z70. All references in this manual to “ camera ” refer to the CASIO EX-Z70 Digital Camera. • Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while operating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so creates [...]

INTRODUCTION 13 • Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject ’ s eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if it is fired too close to the eyes. This is especially true with young children. When using the flash, the camera should be at least one meter (3.3 ´ ) from the eyes of the subject. • Keep the camera away [...]

INTRODUCTION 14 ■ Test for proper operation before using the camera! Before using the camera to record important images, make sure you first record a number of test images and check the results to ensure that the camera is configured correctly and operating properly. ■ Data Error Precautions • Your digital camera is manufactured using precisi[...]

INTRODUCTION 15 ■ Operating conditions • This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0 ° C to 40 ° C (32 ° F to 104 ° F). • Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas. — In areas subject to direct sunlight — In areas subject to high humidity or dust — Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject [...]

INTRODUCTION 16 ■ 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. Next, wipe the surface of the lens with a soft lens cloth. • Fingerprint[...]

QUICK START GUIDE 17 QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! [CHARGE] lamp lights red during charging. [CHARGE] lamp goes out when charging is complete. T -+ 2 1 1. 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. 2. Load the battery into the camera[...]

QUICK START GUIDE 18 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Use [ 왖 ], [ 왔 ], [ 왗 ], and [ 왘 ] to select the language you want. 3. Press [SET] to register the language setting. 4. Use [ 왖 ], [ 왔 ], [ 왗 ], and [ 왘 ] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET]. 5. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select the c[...]

QUICK START GUIDE 19 To record an image See page 50 for details. 1. Press [ ] (REC). • This enters the REC (recording) mode. 2. Point the camera at the subject, use the monitor screen to compose the image, and then press the shutter button half way. • When the camera finishes its Auto Focus operation, the focus frame will turn green and the ope[...]

QUICK START GUIDE 20 1. Press [ ] (PLAY). 2. Press [ 왔 ] ( ). 3. Use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to display the image you want to delete. 4. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “Delete”. • To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything, select “Cancel”. 5. Press [SET] to delete the image. To delete an image See page 152 for details.[...]

GETTING READY 21 GETTING READY This term as used in this manual: “ camera ” “ file memory ” “ battery ” “ digital noise ” Means this: The CASIO EX-Z70 Digital Camera The location where the camera is currently storing images you record (page 51) The NP-20 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Tiny flecks or “ snow ” in a recorded imag[...]

GETTING READY 22 ■ 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. • The camera ’ s built-in memory • An SD memory card loaded in the camera • A MultiMediaCard loa[...]

GETTING READY 23 ■ Back 7 Operation lamp 8 Zoom button 9 Strap ring 0 [ ] (PLAY mode) button A [ ] (REC mode) button B [ 왖 ][ 왔 ][ 왗 ][ 왘 ] C [SET] button D [BS] (BEST SHOT) button E [MENU] button F Monitor Screen ■ Bottom G Memory card slot H Stopper I Battery cover J Battery compartment K USB/AV connector L Tripod screw hole * Use thi[...]

GETTING READY 24 1 2 3 Lithium Ion Battery Charger 1 [CHARGE] lamp 2 Contacts 3 AC jack[...]

GETTING READY 25 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. REC Mode ■ Screen Indicators Manual Focu[...]

GETTING READY 26 NOTE • An out of range aperture, shutter speed, or ISO sensitivity setting causes the corresponding monitor screen value to turn amber. • Changing the setting of any one of the following functions will cause Icon Help (page 114) text to appear on the monitor screen. You can turn off Icon Help if you want. Flash mode, Focus mode[...]

GETTING READY 27 PLAY Mode 1 PLAY mode file type Snapshot Movie Audio Snapshot Voice Recording 2 Image protection indicator (page 155) 3 Folder name/File name (page 154) Example : When a file named CIMG0023.JPG is stored in a folder named 100CASIO 100-0023 Folder name File name 4 • Snapshots: Image quality (page 72) F : Fine N : Normal E : Econom[...]

GETTING READY 28 IMPORTANT! • Some information may not display properly if you display an image that was recorded using a different digital camera model. 5 • Snapshots: Image Size (page 71) • Movies: Image quality (page 103) HQ : High Quality NORMAL : Normal LP : Long Play 6 ISO sensitivity (page 117) 7 Aperture value (page 53) 8 Shutter spee[...]

GETTING READY 29 Indicators on Histogram/Details on Indicators off ■ PLAY Mode Indicators off Indicators on Histogram on Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Each press of [ 왖 ] (DISP) changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below. ■ REC Mode[...]

GETTING READY 30 IMPORTANT! • Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when using the camera to protect against accidentally dropping it. • The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera only. Do not use it for any other purpose. • Never swing the camera around by the strap. Attaching the Strap Attach the strap to the strap ring a[...]

GETTING READY 31 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. To charge the battery 1. Correctly positioning the positive and negative[...]

GETTING READY 32 2. 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 AC power cord Battery Charger NOTE • The bundled battery charger is designed for operation with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC, 50/60Hz. This means [...]

GETTING READY 33 3. The [CHARGE] lamp goes out when charging is complete. 4. 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. IMPORTANT! • If the battery or battery charger [...]

GETTING READY 34 To load the battery 1. Slide the battery cover on the bottom of the camera in the direction indicated by the arrow, and then swing it open. 2. 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[...]

GETTING READY 35 3. Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow. IMPORTANT! • Use only the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported. ■ If the camera does not work normally This can mean there is a problem with how the batt[...]

GETTING READY 36 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 . Charge the battery immediately whenever either of these indica[...]

GETTING READY 37 To replace the battery 1. Open the battery cover. 2. Pull the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow. • This will cause the battery to come part way out of the slot. Stopper 3. Release the stopper and pull the battery from the camera. • Take care so you do not drop the battery. 4. Load a new battery into the camera (pa[...]

GETTING READY 38 Power Supply Precautions Note the following precautions when handling or using the battery and the charger. ■ Battery Handling Precautions ● SAFETY 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 [...]

GETTING READY 39 ● 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. • Use of a battery in cold environments shortens the operating time you can expect on a full c[...]

GETTING READY 40 ● 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. • Store the b[...]

GETTING READY 41 Turning the Camera On and Off ■ To turn on the camera Press the power button, [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY). The 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. Operation lamp [ ] (REC) [ ] (PLAY) Power button Press this button to tu[...]

GETTING READY 42 ■ 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 [ ] (PLAY), or to turn off when you press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY). For details, see “ Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Power On/Off Functions ” on page 169. Configuri[...]

GETTING READY 43 To configure this feature: Select this setting: Sleep Sleep Auto Power Off Auto Power Off 5. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to change the currently selected setting, and then press [SET]. • Available Sleep settings are: “ 30 sec ” , “ 1 min ” , “ 2 min ” , and “ Off ” . • Available Auto Power Off settings are: “ 2 mi[...]

GETTING READY 44 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. 1. Press the power button or [ ] (REC). • If you want to e[...]

GETTING READY 45 ● Menu Screen Operations When you want to do this: Move between tabs Move from the tab to the settings Move from the settings to the tab Move between the settings Display the options available for a setting Select an option Apply the setting and exit the menu screen Apply the setting and return to tab selection Exit the menu scre[...]

GETTING READY 46 6. Perform one of the following operations to apply the setting you configured. * In the case of easy Mode (page 55), pressing [ 왗 ] will apply the setting and exit the setting screen without returning to feature selection in step 4. IMPORTANT! • See “ Menu Reference ” on page 220 for more information about menus. • Enter[...]

GETTING READY 47 • 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. — When the rechargeable battery is d[...]

GETTING READY 48 3. Use [ 왖 ], [ 왔 ], [ 왗 ], and [ 왘 ] to select the geographical area where you live, and then press [SET]. 4. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select the name of the city where you live, and then press [SET]. 5. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select the summer time (DST) setting you want, and then press [SET]. When you want to do th[...]

GETTING READY 49 8. Press [SET] to register the settings and exit the setting screen. To do this: Change the setting at the current cursor location Move the cursor between settings Toggle between 12-hour and 24- hour timekeeping Do this: Press [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ]. Press [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ]. Press [BS]. 7. Set the current date and the time.[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 50 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. • Horizontal Hold the camera still in [...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 51 Recording an Image Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed in accordance with the brightness of the subject. Images you record are stored in the camera ’ s built-in memory, or to a memory card if you have one loaded in the camera. • When an optionally available SD memory card or MultiMediaCard (MMC) is loaded in[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 52 2. Compose the image on the monitor screen so the main subject is within the focus frame. • The focusing range of the camera depends on focus mode you are using (page 74). 3 N 06 06 / 12 12 / 24 24 12 12 : 38 38 7 1. Press the power button or [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera. Focus frame Auto recording icon [ ] Power butto[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 53 It means this: The image is in focus. The image is not in focus. When you see this: Green focus frame Green operation lamp Red focus frame Flashing green operation lamp ● Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation • The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera ’ s status. 3. Pr[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 54 IMPORTANT! • When the “ REC ” tab ’ s “ Quick Shutter ” setting is turned on (page 76), the camera immediately records the image without waiting for Auto Focus to be performed when you press the shutter release all the way down without pausing. This helps to ensure that you are able to capture exactly the moment[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 55 Using the easy Mode The easy mode eliminates troublesome setups. This mode is recommended for those who are new to digital imaging. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU] . 2. Use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to select the “ REC ” tab. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ easy Mode ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. 4. Use [ 왖 ] and [...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 56 ■ Using the easy Menu The easy menu contains flash, self-timer, and image size settings, plus an item for exiting the easy mode. • While the camera is in the easy mode, all the other settings (besides Self-timer, Image Size, and easy Mode) on the REC tab menu (page 220) and Quality tab menu (page 221) are fixed at prese[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 57 Recording Precautions ■ Recording Precautions • Never open the battery cover while the operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so not only causes the current image to be lost, it can also corrupt images already stored in file memory and even lead to malfunction of the camera. • Never remove the memory card while an im[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 58 ■ About Auto Focus • Proper focus may be difficult or even impossible when shooting the following types of subjects. — Solid color walls or subjects with little contrast — Strongly backlit subjects — Very shiny objects — Venetian blinds or other horizontally repeating patterns — Multiple subjects that are vary[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 59 Using Zoom Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom. Normally, the camera automatically switches over to digital zoom after you reach the maximum limit for optical zoom. You can, however, configure the camera to disable digital zoom, if you want. Optical Zoom The optical zoom range is 1X[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 60 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). • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while recording with the Auto Focus mode, Macro mode or manual focus, a value will appear on the [...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 61 ■ To record an image using digital zoom 1. In the REC mode, hold down the telephoto ( ) side of the zoom button. • This causes the zoom indicator to appear on the display. 2. When the zoom pointer reaches the optical/ digital zoom switch over point, it will stop. • The above shows what the zoom indicator looks like wh[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 62 ■ To turn digital zoom on and off 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to select the “ REC ” tab. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ Digital Zoom ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. 4. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. • Only the optical zoom range [...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 63 To do this: Have the flash fire automatically when required (Auto Flash) * Turn off the flash (Flash Off) Always fire the flash (Flash On) Always use soft flash, regardless of exposure conditions (Soft Flash) Fire a pre-flash followed by image recording with flash, reducing the chance of red-eye in the image (Red- eye reduc[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 64 ■ Flash On Select (Flash On) as the flash mode when backlighting causes your subject to appear dark, even though there is enough light to keep the flash from firing automatically. This will cause the flash to fire and illuminate your subject whenever you press the shutter button (daylight synchro flash). ■ Soft Flash Se[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 65 Flash Unit Status You can find out the current flash unit status by pressing the shutter button half way and checking the monitor screen and operation lamp. * Operation lamp IMPORTANT! Note the following important points when using red- eye reduction. • Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people in the image are lo[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 66 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to select the “ Quality ” tab. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ Flash Assist ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. Flash assist used Flash assist not used Using Flash Assist Recording a subject that is outside the flash range can cause the subject to appear da[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 67 ■ Flash Precautions • Take care that your fingers do not block the flash when you hold the camera. Covering the flash with your finger can greatly reduce its effectiveness. • You may not be able to achieve the desired results using the flash if the subject is too close or too far away. • The flash takes anywhere fro[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 68 Using the Self-timer The self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10- second delay of the shutter release after you press the shutter button. A Triple Self-timer feature lets you perform three consecutive self-timer operations to record three images. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to sel[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 69 1. The camera performs a 10-second countdown and then records the first image. 2. The camera prepares to record the next image. The amount of time required for preparation depends on the camera ’ s current “ Size ” and “ Quality ” settings, the type of memory (built-in or card) you are using for image storage, and[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 70 NOTE • The “ 2 sec ” self-timer setting is best when shooting with a slow shutter speed, because it helps to avoid blurring of images due to hand movement. • The following functions are not available for use in combination with the Triple Self-timer. BEST SHOT recording ( “ Business Cards and Documents ” , “ W[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 71 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 la[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 72 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. You can select an image quality setting to suit your[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 73 IMPORTANT! • Actual file size depends on the type of image you record. This means that the remaining image capacity noted on the monitor screen may not be exactly accurate (pages 26, 234). Fine Normal Economy To get this: Higher Quality Lower Quality Select this setting: High image quality, large file size Normal image qu[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 74 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. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ REC ” tab, select “ Focus ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select the setting y[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 75 ISO50 ISO50 F3.1 F3.1 1 / 1000 1000 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 ∞ ) • Using optical zoom causes the above r[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 76 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 belo[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 77 ■ 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. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the “ REC ” tab, selec[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 78 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. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ REC ” tab, select[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 79 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. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ REC ” tab, select “ Focus ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. 3. Use[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 80 • Using optical zoom causes the above range to change. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ REC ” tab, select “ Focus ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ ” , and then press [SET]. • At this point, a boundary also appears on the display, indicating the part of t[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 81 ISO50 ISO50 F3.1 F3.1 1 / 1000 1000 6. 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. Example: MF 앪앪 cm - ∞ * 앪앪 will be r[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 82 ISO50 ISO50 F3.1 F3.1 1 / 1000 1000 2. Keeping the shutter button pressed half way down, re- compose the image as you like. 3. 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[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 83 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to change the exposure compensation value, and then press [SET]. • Pressing [SET] registers the displayed value. [ 왖 ] : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subjects and backlight subjects. [ 왔 ] : Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best for [...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 84 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. 1. In the REC mode,[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 85 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. When [...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 86 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] 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 operation, skip step 4 and perform step 5. 4. Point the camera [...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 87 Using Continuous Shutter You can configure the camera to record only a single snapshot each time the shutter button is pressed, or to keep recording as long as the shutter button remains depressed. You can select from among the following three continuous shutter modes. • Normal-speed continuous shutter You can continu[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 88 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). • The speed of continuous shutter re[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 89 1 . 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. • Sample scenes are arranged in sequence, starting from the upper left corner. • The currently sele[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 90 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. • You can change the camera settings that are configured when [...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 91 • When recording the image of a night scene, fireworks, or some other image using a slow shutter speed, use of a tripod is recommended to prevent hand movement. NOTE • Operation guidance and the currently selected BEST SHOT scene appear on the display for about two seconds if the camera is in the BEST SHOT mode when[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 92 3 . Use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to select the sample scene you want, and then press [SET]. • Pressing [MENU] jumps to the first sample scene ( “ Auto ” ). 4 . Press the shutter button to record the image. Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup You can use the procedure below to save the setup of an snapshot you recorded as[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 93 IMPORTANT! • BEST SHOT user setups are located in the camera ’ s built-in memory following the built-in sample scenes. • Selecting a user snapshot setup displays the indicator “ U ” in the upper right corner of the monitor screen, followed by a number (that indicates the setup number). • Note that formatting[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 94 To delete a BEST SHOT user setup 1. In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT). 2. Press the zoom button to switch from the 12- scene screen to the sample scene. 3. Use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to display the user setup you want to delete. 4. Press [ 왔 ] ( ) to delete the user setup. 5. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ D[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 95 Using the Menu Screen 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ REC ” tab, select “ Anti Shake ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ Auto ” , and then press [SET]. • (Anti Shake indicator) is displayed on the monitor screen while Anti Shake is turned on (page 26). 2. Pr[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 96 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. 1. In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT). 2. Use [ 왖 ], [ 왔 ], [ 왗 ], and [ 왘 ] to select the “ High Sensitivity ” [...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 97 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 c[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 98 To use Business Shot 1. In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT). 2. Use [ 왖 ], [ 왔 ], [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to select the Business Shot image you want, and then press [SET]. 3. Press the shutter button to record the image. • This displays a screen that shows all of the objects in the image that qualify as candidates[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 99 4. Use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to select the candidate you want to correct. 5. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “Correct”, and then press [SET]. • Selecting “Cancel” in place of “Correct” stores the original image as-is, without correcting it. IMPORTANT! • Digital zoom is disabled while recording with Busin[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 100 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. The side of the photograph that is closer to[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 101 4. Use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to select the contour candidate you want to correct. 5. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “Trim”, and then press [SET]. • This displays a cropping boundary on the monitor screen. • If you do not want to crop the image, select “Cancel” to store the image. 6. Use the zoom button to [...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 102 Recording a Movie You can record movies with audio. Movie length is limited only by the amount of memory available for storage. You can select a resolution setting to suit your needs. • File Format: Motion JPEG AVI format • Maximum Movie Length: The length of a movie is limited only by the amount of memory availabl[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 103 Specifying Movie Image Quality The image quality setting determines how much the camera compresses movie images before storing them. Image quality is expressed as image size in pixels. A “pixel” is one of the many tiny dots that make up an image. More pixels (a larger image size) provide finer detail and higher ima[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 104 Recording a Movie 1. In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT). 2. Use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to select the “ ” (movie) scene, and then press [SET]. • Selecting the “ ” (movie) scene causes “ ” to appear on the monitor screen. 3. Point the camera at the subject and then press the shutter button. • This start[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 105 ■ 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. — Operating camera buttons during recordi[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 106 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”. • Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format This is the Windows standard format for [...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 107 5. Press the shutter button to start audio recording. • The operation lamp will flash green while recording is in progress. 6. 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 rec[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 108 1. In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT). 2. Use [ 왖 ], [ 왔 ], [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to select the “Voice Recording” scene, and then press [SET]. • Selecting the “Voice Recording” scene causes “ ” to appear on the monitor screen. 3. Press the shutter button to start voice recording. • The remaining [...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 109 ■ 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 [ ] (PLAY) stops recording and stores any audio recorded up to that point. • You can [...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 110 • 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. NOTE • You can use key customization (page 112) to configure the camera to per[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 111 • 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. You may not be able to achieve exactly the same shape[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 112 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 • Power on default settings • ISO sensitivity • Metering • Filter • Sharpness • Saturat[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 113 IMPORTANT! • While recording a snapshot or movie, you can use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] 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. Turning the On-screen Grid On and Of[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 114 To do this: Display images on the monitor screen for about one second immediately after they are recorded Do not display images immediately after they are recorded Select this setting: On Off Turning Image Review On and Off Image review displays the images you record on the monitor screen as soon as you record them. Us[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 115 Specifying Power On Default Settings The camera’s “mode memory” feature lets you specify the power on default settings individually for the BEST SHOT mode, flash mode, focus mode, white balance mode, ISO sensitivity, AF Area, metering, self-timer, flash intensity, digital zoom mode, manual focus position and zoom[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 116 * 1 Specifies whether startup is performed with BEST SHOT scene selection as-is. When on, starts up with the last used BEST SHOT scene but turning off starts up with auto status. * 2 Only the optical zoom position is remembered. Function BEST SHOT * 1 Flash Focus White Balance ISO AF Area Metering Self-timer Flash Inte[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 117 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 settin[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 118 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. • Using a high ISO sensitivity setting along with t[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 119 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. This type of metering [...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 120 Using the Filter Function The camera’s filter function lets you alter the tint of an image when you record it. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Quality” tab, select “Filter”, and then press [ 왘 ]. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. • Available [...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 121 Specifying Color Saturation Use the following procedure to control the intensity of the image you are recording. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Quality” tab, select “Saturation”, and then press [ 왘 ]. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. To get thi[...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 122 IMPORTANT! • Once date information is stamped in a print, it cannot be deleted. • Use the “Date Style” setting (page 164) to specify the format of the date. • The recording date and time are determined in accordance with the camera’s clock settings (pages 47, 163) when the snapshot is recorded. • Digital [...]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 123 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. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Reset”, and then press [ 왘 ]. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “Reset”, and then pres[...]

PLAYBACK 124 You can use the camera ’ s built-in monitor screen to view images after you record them. Basic Playback Operation Use the following procedure to scroll through files stored in the camera ’ s memory. 1. Press [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera. • This enters the PLAY mode and causes an image or a message to appear on the monitor scr[...]

PLAYBACK 125 Playing an Audio Snapshot Perform the steps below to display an audio snapshot (indicated by ) and play its audio. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] until the image you want is displayed. 2. Press [SET]. • This plays back the audio that accompanies the displayed image. • You can perform the following operations while aud[...]

PLAYBACK 126 Zooming the Display Image Perform the following procedure to zoom the image currently on the monitor screen up to eight times its normal size. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to display the image you want. 2. Press the zoom button ( ) to enlarge the image. • This zooms the image. • An indicator appears in the lower rig[...]

PLAYBACK 127 Resizing an Image You can resize a recorded image to one of three sizes. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY ” tab, select “ Resize ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. • Note that this operation is possible only when a snapshot image is on the monitor screen. 3. Use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to scroll through images and[...]

PLAYBACK 128 Cropping an Image You can use the following procedure to crop a portion of an enlarged image. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to scroll through images and display the one you want to crop. 2. Press [MENU]. 3. Select the “ PLAY ” tab, select “ Trimming ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. • An indicator appears in the lowe[...]

PLAYBACK 129 IMPORTANT! • Trimming an image causes the original (pre-trimmed) image and the new (trimmed) version to be stored as separate files. • Note that you cannot crop the following types of images. — Movie images and the voice recording file icon — Images created with MOTION PRINT — Images recorded with another camera • The cropp[...]

PLAYBACK 130 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 × 1200 pixels)) to be stored as a separa[...]

PLAYBACK 131 Using Color Restoration to Correct the 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 × 1200 pixel[...]

PLAYBACK 132 IMPORTANT! • If the original image is smaller than 2M (1600 × 1200 pixels), the new (restored) version is the same size as the original one. • Note that you cannot correct the following types of images. — Movie images and the voice recording file icon — Images created with MOTION PRINT — Images recorded with another camera ?[...]

PLAYBACK 133 To do this: Fast forward or fast reverse playback • Each press increases the speed one more step. Return fast forward or fast reverse movie playback to normal speed Pause movie playback Scroll paused playback one frame Stop movie playback Adjust the movie audio volume level Toggle monitor screen indicators on and off Zoom the movie i[...]

PLAYBACK 134 Editing a Movie Use the procedure in this section to edit and delete movies. Editing operations let you cut everything before or after a specific frame, or to cut everything between two frames. IMPORTANT! • Cut operations cannot be undone. Make sure you really want to cut the part of the movie you are specifying before executing the [...]

PLAYBACK 135 To do this: Fast forward or fast reverse playback Pause or unpause movie playback Scroll paused playback one frame Cancel the cut operation Do this: Press [ 왗 ] or [ 왘 ]. Press [SET]. Press [ 왗 ] or [ 왘 ]. Press [MENU]. 4. Display the frame where you want the cut to be located. • The red portion of the indicator bar shows wha[...]

PLAYBACK 136 ■ To cut everything between two specific frames 1. While the movie is playing, press [SET]. • This will pause movie playback. 2. Press [ 왔 ]. • You can also display the same screen while in the PLAY mode, by pressing [MENU], selecting the “ PLAY ” tab, selecting “ Movie Editing ” , and then pressing [ 왘 ]. 3. Use [ ?[...]

PLAYBACK 137 6. Referring to step 4, search for the cut end screen. When the cut end screen is displayed, press [ 왔 ]. • The red portion of the indicator bar shows what part will be cut. 7. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ Yes ” , and then press [SET]. • The message “ Busy.... Please wait... ” will remain on the display as the cut [...]

PLAYBACK 138 ■ To capture a still image from a movie 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to scroll through movies on the monitor screen and display the one that contains the frames you want. 2. Press [MENU]. 3. Select the “ PLAY ” tab, select “ MOTION PRINT ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. 4. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select the layo[...]

PLAYBACK 139 Displaying the 9-image View The following procedure displays nine images on the monitor screen at the same time. 1. In the PLAY mode, press the zoom button ( ). • This displays the 9-image screen. The image that was last on the display will have a selection boundary around it. • If there are fewer than nine images in memory, they a[...]

PLAYBACK 140 Date selection cursor Displaying the Calendar Screen Use the following procedure to display a 1-month calendar. Each day shows the first file recorded on that day, which makes it easy to find the file you want. 1. In the PLAY mode, press the zoom button ( ) twice. • You can also display the calendar by pressing [MENU], selecting the [...]

PLAYBACK 141 Playing a Slideshow A slideshow automatically plays back images in sequence at a fixed interval. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY ” tab, select “ Slideshow ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. • appears in place of the image when the date contains data that cannot be displayed by this camera. 2. Use [ 왖 ], [ ?[...]

PLAYBACK 142 4. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ Start ” , and then press [SET]. • This starts the slideshow. 5. To stop the slideshow, press [SET]. • The slideshow will also stop automatically after the amount of time you specified for “ Time ” elapses. Effect • Pattern 1, 2, 3, 4 Applies a preset effect when transitioning from on[...]

PLAYBACK 143 • Note that effect settings are disabled when the slideshow “ 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 inte[...]

PLAYBACK 144 4. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ Rotate ” , and then press [SET]. • Each press of [SET] rotates the image 90 degrees. 5. After you are finished configuring settings, press [MENU] to exit the setting screen. Rotating the Display Image Use the following procedure to rotate the image 90 degrees and register the rotation inform[...]

PLAYBACK 145 Adding Audio to a Snapshot The “ after-recording ” feature lets you add audio to snapshots after they are recorded. You can also re-record the audio of an audio snapshot (one with a icon on it). • Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format This is the Windows standard format for audio recording. The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM [...]

PLAYBACK 146 To re-record audio 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to scroll through snapshots until the one whose audio you want to re-record is displayed. 2. Press [MENU]. 3. Select the “ PLAY ” tab, select “ Dubbing ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. 4. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ Delete ” , and then press [SET]. • If yo[...]

PLAYBACK 147 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. • You will not be able to record audio when remaining memory capacity is low. ?[...]

PLAYBACK 148 Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen You can display recorded images on a TV screen and even use a TV screen to compose images before you record them. To display camera images on a TV, you need a television equipped with a video input terminal. 1. Connect one end of the AV cable that comes with the camera to the camera ’ s USB/AV [...]

PLAYBACK 149 • 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. 2. Turn on the TV and select its video input mode. 3. Press [ ] or [ ] to turn on the camera, and then perform the required operation for playback or recording. IMPORTANT! • Make[...]

PLAYBACK 150 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 TV. — After connecting, you can play a slideshow of snapshots and movies on the cam[...]

PLAYBACK 151 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.[...]

DELETING FILES 152 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. Especially when deleting all files, make sure you check all the files you [...]

DELETING FILES 153 Deleting All Files 1. In the PLAY mode, press [ 왔 ] ( ). 2. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ All Files Delete ” , and then press [SET]. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ Yes ” . • To exit the file delete operation without deleting anything, select “ No ” . 4. Press [SET] to delete all the files. • The me[...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 154 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. Memory Folders and Files An [...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 155 4. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ On ” , and then press [SET]. • A file that is protected is indicated by the mark. • To unprotect a file, select “ Off ” in step 4, and then press [SET]. 5. Press [MENU] to exit the menu screen. Protecting Files Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted (page 152). You can pro[...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 156 To protect all files in memory 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY ” tab, select “ Protect ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ All Files : On ” , and then press [SET]. • To unprotect all files, press [SET] in step 3 so the setting shows “ All Files : Off ” . 4.[...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 157 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ Save ” , and then press [SET]. • This displays the names of the files in built-in memory or on the loaded memory card. 4. Use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to select the file you want to copy to the FAVORITE folder. 5. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ Save ” , and then press [SET]. • T[...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 158 To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY ” tab, select “ Favorites ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ Show ” , and then press [SET]. • If the FAVORITE folder is empty, the message “ No Favorites file! ” appears. 4. Use [ 왘[...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 159 To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY ” tab, select “ Favorites ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ Show ” , and then press [SET]. 4. Press [ 왔 ] ( ). 5. Use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to select the file you want to delete from the [...]

OTHER SETTINGS 160 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 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ Set Up ” tab, select “ Sounds ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. 3. Use [[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 161 To set the audio volume level for movie and audio snapshot playback 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ Set Up ” tab, select “ Sounds ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ Play ” . 4. Use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to specify the playback volume setting you want, and then press [SET]. • You can se[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 162 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. Selecting a new startup image overwrites anything that is already stored in st[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 163 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) only. IMPORTANT! • Make sure you sel[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 164 To set the current time and date 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ Set Up ” tab, select “ Adjust ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. 3. Set the current date and the time. Do this: Press [ 왖 ] or [ 왔 ]. Press [ 왗 ] or [ 왘 ]. Press [BS]. To do this: Change the setting at the current cursor location Move the cursor between se[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 165 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. To display the World Time screen 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ Set Up ” tab, select “ World Ti[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 166 5. Use [ 왖 ], [ 왔 ], [ 왗 ], and [ 왘 ] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET]. 6. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select the city you want, and then press [SET]. 7. When the setting is the way you want, press [SET] to apply it and exit the setting screen. Editing the Date and Time of an Image Use the pro[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 167 Changing the Display Language You can use the following procedure to select one of ten languages as the display language. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ Set Up ” tab, select “ Language ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. 3. Use [ 왖 ], [ 왔 ], [ 왗 ], and [ 왘 ] to change the setting, and then press [SET]. Do this: Press [ [...]

OTHER SETTINGS 168 • Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT) causes the camera to see the computer as an external storage device. Use this setting for normal transfer of images from the camera to a computer (using the bundled Photo Loader application). • PTP (PictBridge) simplifies the transfer of image data to the connected device. Changing the USB Po[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 169 Select this setting: Power On Power On/Off Disable To configure this operation: Power turns on when [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) is pressed (but does not turn off) Power turns on or off when [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) is pressed Power does not turn on or off when [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) is pressed IMPORTANT! • When “ Power On/Off ”[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 170 1. Check to make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera. • If there is a memory card loaded in the camera, remove it (page 173). 2. Press [MENU]. 3. Select the “ Set Up ” tab, select “ Format ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. 4. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ Format ” , and then press [SET]. Entering the P[...]

USING A MEMORY CARD 171 USING A MEMORY CARD You can expand the storage capabilities of your camera by using a commercially available memory card (SD memory card or MultiMediaCard). You can also copy files from built-in memory to a memory card and from a built-in memory card to built-in memory. • Normally, files are stored in built-in memory. When[...]

USING A MEMORY CARD 172 2. Positioning the memory card so its front is facing in the same direction as the camera ’ s monitor screen, carefully slide it into the card slot. Slide the card all the way in until you hear it click securely into place. 3. Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow. Using [...]

USING A MEMORY CARD 173 To replace the memory card 1. Press the memory card into the camera and then release it. This will cause the card to come part way out of the camera. 2. Pull the memory card out of the slot. 3. Load another memory card. IMPORTANT! • Never try to insert anything that is not an SD memory card or MMC (MultiMediaCard) into the[...]

USING A MEMORY CARD 174 ■ To format a memory card 1. Load the memory card into the camera. 2. Turn on the camera, and press [MENU]. 3. Select the “ Set Up ” tab, select “ Format ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. 4. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ Format ” , and then press [SET]. Entering the PLAY mode after formatting the memory card wi[...]

USING A MEMORY CARD 175 Copying Files Use the procedures below to copy files between built-in memory and a memory card. IMPORTANT! • Only snapshot, movie, audio snapshot, and voice recording files recorded with this camera can be copied. Other files cannot be copied. • Files in the FAVORITE folder cannot be copied. • Copying an audio snapshot[...]

USING A MEMORY CARD 176 To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card 1. Load the memory card into the camera. 2. Turn on the camera. Next, enter the PLAY mode and press [MENU]. 3. Select the “ PLAY ” tab, select “ Copy ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. 4. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ Built-in Card ” , and then press [SET].[...]

USING A MEMORY CARD 177 To copy a specific file from a memory card to built-in memory 1. Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure under “ To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card ” . 2. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ Card Built-in ” , and then press [SET]. 3. Use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to select the file you want to cop[...]

PRINTING IMAGES 178 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. ■ Professional Print Service The camera’s DPOF feature lets you specify which images you want to print and how many cop[...]

PRINTING IMAGES 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 DPOF-compatible printer or at a professional print service in accordanc[...]

PRINTING IMAGES 180 To configure print settings for a single image 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF Printing”, and then press [ 왘 ]. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “Select images”, and then press [ 왘 ]. 4. Use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to display the image you want. 5. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ][...]

PRINTING IMAGES 181 To configure print settings for all images 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF Printing”, and then press [ 왘 ]. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “All images”, and then press [ 왘 ]. 4. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to specify the number of copies. • You can specify up to 99 fo[...]

PRINTING IMAGES 182 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 ?[...]

PRINTING IMAGES 183 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[...]

PRINTING IMAGES 184 ■ Connecting the Camera to Your Printer 1. 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. • The camera does not draw power over the USB cable. 2. Use the USB cable that comes with the c[...]

PRINTING IMAGES 185 4. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “Paper Size”, and then press [ 왘 ]. 5. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select the paper size you want to use for printing, and then press [SET]. • The following are the print sizes that are available. 3.5 ˝ × 5 ˝ 5 ˝ × 7 ˝ 4 ˝ × 6 ˝ A4 8.5 ˝ × 11 ˝ By Printer • Selecting “ [...]

PRINTING IMAGES 186 7. On the camera’s monitor screen, use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “Print”, and then press [SET]. • This starts printing and displays the message “ Busy.... Please wait... ” on the monitor screen. The message will disappear after a short while, even though printing is still being performed. Pressing any of the came[...]

PRINTING IMAGES 187 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. • Before recording the image, turn on date stamping ( “ Date ” or “ Date&Time ” ) (page 122). •[...]

PRINTING IMAGES 188 Exif Print Exif Print is an internationally supported, open standard file format that makes it possible to capture and display vibrant digital images with accurate colors. With Exif 2.2, files include a wide range of shooting condition information that can be interpreted by an Exif Print printer to produce better- looking prints[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 189 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 t[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 190 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. If there is, remove the memory card from the camera before you conn[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 191 1. 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. Windows XP/2000/Me Users • Installation of the USB driver is[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 192 ■ Establish a connection between the camera and computer 1. Make sure the camera ’ s battery is fully charged. 2. Turn on the camera, and then press [MENU]. • It makes no difference whether the camera is in a REC mode or the PLAY mode. 3. Select the “ Set Up ” tab, select “ USB ” , and then press [ 왘[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 193 6. 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 [...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 194 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. 6. Depending on your operating system, perform one of the follow[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 195 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 ” folder, change its name [...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 196 ■ 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. Doing so can cause data to becom[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 197 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. ■ Establish a connection between the camera and your Macintosh [...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 198 5. 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. 6. Turn on the camera. • Your Macintosh will see the camera ’ s file memory as a drive. • The appearance of the drive icon depends on the Mac OS version yo[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 199 ■ View and copy the images you want 1. Double-click the drive icon for the camera ’ s file memory, the “ DCIM ” folder, and then the folder that contains the image you want. 2. Double-click the file that contains the image you want to view. • For information about file names, see “ Memory Folder Structur[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 200 ■ 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. Doing so can cause data to becom[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 201 Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card Reader/Writer See the user documentation that comes with the SD 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 or MMC) See the user documentation that comes with t[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 202 Memory Folder Structure ■ Folder Structure DCIM (DCIM Folder) 100CASIO (Storage folder) CIMG0001.JPG (Image file) CIMG0002.AVI (Movie file) CIMG0003.WAV (Audio file) CIMG0004.JPG (Audio snapshot image file) CIMG0004.WAV (Audio snapshot audio file) 101CASIO (Storage folder) 102CASIO (Storage folder) FAVORITE * (FAV[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 203 • 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 • User setup file (Built-in memory only) Files that [...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 204 ■ 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 toge[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 205 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER This section explains the software and applications on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera, and provides an overview of what you can do with them. Note that the procedure you need to perform depends on whether you are using computer running under Windows (see below) or [...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 206 Purpose Snapshot retouching, reorientation, printing Movie playback Viewing of user documentation (PDF) files Software Name Photohands 1.0 * DirectX 9.0c Adobe Reader 6.0 – Supported Windows Versions XP/2000/Me/98SE/98 XP/2000/Me/98SE/98 XP/2000/Me/98SE 98 Required Operation Install Photohands 1.0 (page 211). [...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 207 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. Actual requirements are greater, [...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 208 Managing 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. • Use the CD-ROM whose contents label shows “ Photo Loader ” . NOTE • If you already have Photo Loader installed on your computer, check its version. If the bundl[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 209 ■ 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. 1. Click the “ Read me ” button for “ Photo Loader ” . IMPORTANT! •[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 210 ■ Checking for the Proper Version of DirectX In order to manage images using Photo Loader, your computer also needs to have DirectX 9.0 or higher installed. You can check the installed version of DirectX using your PC ’ s DirectX Diagnostic Tool. 1. On your PC, click [Start], [All Programs], [Accessories], [[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 211 4. 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. Retouching, Reorienting, and P[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 212 ■ 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. If this happens, navigate to the CD- ROM and doub[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 213 Playing a Movie Windows Media Player, which is already installed on most computers, can be used for movie playback. ■ Movie Playback Precautions • Be sure to move the movie data to the hard disk of your PC before trying to play it. Proper movie playback may not be possible for data accessed over a network, f[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 214 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 1. 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. If you do not already have Adobe Reader installed, you can[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 215 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 application s you need on your computer. Selecting the Software You Need Install the software on your Macintosh that allows you to perform the type of ope[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 216 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. Actual requirements are greater, [...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 217 Managing Images on a Macintosh ■ To manage images on a Macintosh running OS 9 Install the Photo Loader application from the CD-ROM that comes with the camera. • Use the CD-ROM whose contents label shows “ Photo Loader ” . ● To install Photo Loader 1. Open the folder named “ Photo Loader ” . 2. Open[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 218 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) You must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer in order to view the contents of a PDF file. If you don ’ t, go to the Adobe Systems Incorporated website and install Acrobat Reader. ■ To view the camera user ’ s guide 1. On the CD-ROM, op[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 219 ■ To view the Photo Loader user ’ s guide 1. On the CD-ROM, open the “ Manual ” folder. 2. Open the “ Photo Loader ” folder and then open the “ English ” folder. 3. Open “ PhotoLoader_english ” . To register as a camera user Internet registration only is supported. Visit the following CASIO w[...]

APPENDIX 220 APPENDIX Menu Reference The following shows lists of menus that appear in the REC mode and the PLAY mode, and their settings. • The settings that are underlined in the following table are initial defaults. ■ REC Mode ● REC Tab Menu (Auto Focus) / Macro / (Pan Focus) / (Infinity) / (Manual Focus) Normal Speed / High Speed / Flash [...]

APPENDIX 221 Sounds Startup File No. World Time Timestamp Adjust Date Style Language Sleep Auto Power Off REC / PLAY USB Video Out Format Reset Startup / Half Shutter /Shutter / Operation / Operation / Play On (Selectable image) / Off Continue / Reset Home / World Home Time setup (city, DST, etc.) World Time setup (city, DST, etc.) Date / Date&[...]

APPENDIX 222 ■ PLAY Mode ● PLAY Tab Menu Slideshow Calendar MOTION PRINT Movie Editing Keystone Color Correction Favorites DPOF Printing Protect Date/Time Rotation Resize Trimming Dubbing Copy Start / Images / Time / Interval / Effect / Cancel – 9 frames / 1 frame / Cancel Cut (Before) / Cut (Between) / Cut (After) / Cancel – – Show / Sav[...]

APPENDIX 223 ■ REC Mode 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. * There are three lamp flash patterns. Pattern 1 flashes once per second, Pattern 2 flashes twice per second, and Pattern 3 flashes fou[...]

APPENDIX 224 IMPORTANT! • When you are using a memory card, never remove the card from the camera while the operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so will cause recorded images to be lost. Operation Lamp Self-timer lamp Red Meaning Green Pattern 3 Pattern 3 Red Pattern 2 Lit Pattern 3 Amber Memory card problem / Memory card is unformatted. / BES[...]

APPENDIX 225 ■ Battery Charger Lamp Reference The lithium ion battery charger has a [CHARGE] lamp that lights or flashes in accordance with the battery charger operation that is being performed. [CHARGE] lamp [CHARGE] lamp Lit Red Flashing Red Off Charging Battery charger or battery abnormality Charging complete or charge standby state (Ambient t[...]

APPENDIX 226 Power does not turn on. Camera suddenly powers down. Image is not recorded when the shutter button is pressed. 1) The battery is not oriented correctly. 2) The battery is dead. 1) Auto Power Off activated (page 42). 2) The battery is dead. 1) The camera is in the PLAY mode. 2) Flash unit is being charged. 3) Memory is full. 1) Orient t[...]

APPENDIX 227 1) Clean the lens. 2) Make sure the subject is centered in the focus frame when composing the image. 3) Use manual focus (page 80). 4) Turn on Anti Shake or mount the camera on a tripod (page 94). When composing the image, make sure the subject on which you want to focus is located inside the focus frame (page 52). 1) When composing th[...]

APPENDIX 228 Symptom Possible Cause Action Camera powers down during self-timer countdown. Monitor screen image is out of focus. Recorded images are not saved in memory. Though available lighting is bright, the faces of human subjects appear dark. Subjects are too dark when recording images on a seashore or at a ski area. Digital zoom does not work[...]

APPENDIX 229 Symptom Possible Cause Action Vertical lines on the monitor screen. Out of focus images. Digital noise in images. Color of the playback image is different from the image on the monitor screen during recording. Images are not displayed. Recording a very brightly lit subject can cause a vertical band to appear in the monitor screen image[...]

APPENDIX 230 Symptom Possible Cause Action Other All buttons and switches are disabled. Monitor screen is off. Cannot transfer files over a USB connection. Display language setting screen appears when the camera is turned on. Circuit problem caused by electrostatic charge, impact, etc. while the camera was connected to another device. USB communica[...]

APPENDIX 231 If you have problems installing the USB driver... You may not be able to install the USB driver properly if you use the USB cable to connect the camera to a computer running Windows 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 com[...]

APPENDIX 232 Display Messages Battery is low. Cannot correct image! Can not find the file. Cannot register any more files. Card ERROR The battery is dead. Keystone correction cannot be performed for some reason. The image will be stored as-is, without correction (pages 98, 100). The camera cannot find a image specified by the slideshow “ Images ?[...]

APPENDIX 233 One of the following problems occurred during printing. • Printer power off • Printer internal error Image compression could not be performed during image data storage for some reason. Record the image again. The camera is in the Printer mode, and the printer is running low on ink or is out of ink. If the lens comes into contact wi[...]

APPENDIX 234 Specifications Product ............................... Digital Camera Model .................................. EX-Z70 ■ 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)[...]

APPENDIX 235 • Movies Image Size (Pixels) HQ 640 × 480 Normal 512 × 384 LP 320 × 240 Maximum Recording Time Per File Until memory full Until memory full Until memory full Approximate Data Rate (Frame Rate) 10.2 megabits per second (30 frames / second) 6.1 megabits per second (30 frames / second) 2.45 megabits per second (15 frames / second) Ap[...]

APPENDIX 236 Exposure Control Light Metering ................. Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot by CCD Exposure ......................... Program AE Exposure Compensation ..... – 2EV to +2EV (1/3EV units) Shutter ................................ CCD electronic shutter; mechanical shutter Snapshot mode (Auto): 1/2 to 1/2000 second • Shutter [...]

APPENDIX 237 Supported Battery: NP-20 (Rated Capacitance: 700mAh) Storage Medium: SD Memory Card * 1 Number of Shots (CIPA Standard) • Temperature: 23 ° C (73 ° F) • Monitor Screen: On • Zoom operation between full wide to full telephoto every 30 seconds, during which two images are recorded, one image with flash; power turned off and back [...]

APPENDIX 238 ■ 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)) Wei[...]

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