Casio EX-Z120 manuale d’uso

E Digital Camera EX-Z120 User’s Guide K808PCM1DKX 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 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. 2 AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6) USB Cable Basic Reference Camera Strap CD-ROM AV Cable[...]

INTRODUCTION 3 Contents 2 INTRODUCTION Unpacking .................................................................... 2 F eatures ....................................................................... 9 Precautions ................................................................ 12 General Precautions 12 Data Error Precautions 19 Operating conditi[...]

INTRODUCTION 4 55 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording an Image ................................................... 55 Specifying the Recording Mode 55 Aiming the Camera 56 Recording an Image (Snapshot Mode) 57 Using the easy Mode 61 Recording Precautions 62 Using the Optical Viewfinder ...................................... 64 Using Zoom ..............[...]

INTRODUCTION 5 Using the Histogram ................................................. 116 REC Mode Camera Settings .................................... 119 Assigning Functions to the [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] K eys 120 T ur ning the On-screen Grid On and Off 120 T ur ning Image Revie w On and Off 121 Specifying P ower On Def ault Settings 121 Specifying I[...]

INTRODUCTION 6 165 OTHER SETTINGS Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 165 T o configure sound settings 165 T o set the confirmation tone volume level 165 T o set the audio volume level for movie and audio snapshot playback 166 Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 166 Specifying the File Name Serial Num[...]

INTRODUCTION 7 193 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ......... 193 Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 200 Using a Memory Card to T ransfer Images to a Computer .................................................................. 204 Memory Data .......................................................[...]

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 • REC mode or PLAY mode power up (page 46) Press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera and enter the mode you want to use. • Mode dial (page 55) A turn of the mode dial selects from among eight different recording modes. • 12X zoom (page 65) 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom • Triple Self-timer (page 74) The s[...]

INTRODUCTION 10 • Three exposure modes (pages 92, 94, 95) Three exposure modes control aperture and shutter speed: aperture priority AE (A Mode), shutter speed priority AE (S Mode), and manual exposure (M Mode). • BEST SHOT (page 98) Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of image you are trying to record and the camera performs t[...]

INTRODUCTION 11 • Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page 183) Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used when specifying images and quantities for printing by professional print services. • PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT support (page 186) Connect directly to a PictBridge or US[...]

INTRODUCTION 12 Precautions General Precautions Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the EX-Z120. All references in this manual to “camera” refer to the CASIO EX-Z120 Digital Camera. ■ Test for proper operation before using the camera! • Before using the camera to record important images, make sure you first[...]

INTRODUCTION 13 ■ Display Panel • Do not apply strong pressure to the LCD panel surface or subject it to strong impact. Doing so can cause the display panel glass to crack. • Should the display panel ever become cracked, never touch any of the liquid inside the panel. Doing so creates the risk of skin inflammation. • Should display panel li[...]

INTRODUCTION 14 ■ Water and Foreign Matter • Water, other liquids, or foreign matter (especially metal) getting inside the camera creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present. Particular care is required when using the camera where it is raining or snowing, n[...]

INTRODUCTION 15 ■ Disassembly and Modification • Never try to take the camera apart or modify it in any way. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock, burn injury, and other personal injury. Be sure to leave all internal inspection, maintenance, and repair up to your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. ■ Locations To Be Avoi[...]

INTRODUCTION 16 ■ Batteries • Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak, which damages and corrodes the area around the batteries and creates the risk of fire and personal injury. Make sure you observe the following precautions when using batteries. — Never try to take batteries apart and never allow them to become shorted. — Do not expose[...]

INTRODUCTION 17 • Failure to observe any of the following precautions while using batteries creates the risk of overheating, fire, and explosion. — Never use or leave batteries near open flame. — Never place batteries in a microwave oven, throw them into fire, or otherwise expose them to intense heat. — Make sure batteries are oriented corr[...]

INTRODUCTION 18 ■ AC Adaptor (Option) • Misuse of the optional AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure you observe the following precautions when using the AC adaptor. — Use only the optional AC adaptor specified for this camera. — Use a 100 to 240V AC (50/60Hz) wall outlet as a power source. — Never plug the pow[...]

INTRODUCTION 19 Data Error Precautions • Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in file memory. — Removing the batteries or memory card from the camera, or connecting the USB cable to the camera while the camera is performing a record or memory access o[...]

INTRODUCTION 20 Condensation • When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or on interior components. Condensation can cause malfunction of the camera, so you should avoid exposing it to conditions that might cause con[...]

INTRODUCTION 21 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. • Fingerprints, d[...]

QUICK START GUIDE 22 QUICK START GUIDE Load the batteries into the camera 1. Load the bundled AA-size batteries (LR6) into the camera (page 38). • You can also use commercially available AA-size rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries and AA-size lithium batteries (FR6) to power the camera. • SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. brand type HR-3UA, HR-3[...]

QUICK START GUIDE 23 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 24 To record an image See page 55 for details. 1. Press [ ] (REC). • This enters the REC (recording) mode. 2. Align the mode dial with “ ” (Snapshot mode). 3. Point the camera at the subject, use the monitor screen or viewfinder to compose the image, and then press the shutter button half way. • When the camera finishes it[...]

QUICK START GUIDE 25 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 157 for detai[...]

GETTING READY 26 GETTING READY This term as used in this manual: “ camera ” “ file memory ” “ batteries ” “ a REC mode ” Means this: The CASIO EX-Z120 Digital Camera The location where the camera is currently storing images you record (page 57) The AA-size alkaline batteries The currently selected recording mode (Snapshot, BEST SHOT[...]

GETTING READY 27 ■ 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 28 ■ Back 9 Finder 0 Operation lamp A [ ] (PLAY mode) button B [ ] (REC mode) button C Mode dial D Strap ring E [DISP] button F [ 왖 ][ 왔 ][ 왗 ][ 왘 ] G [SET] button H [MENU] button I Monitor Screen E D F I A B 9 0 C H G [ 왖 ] [ 왔 ] [ 왗 ][ 왘 ] [SET] ■ Side J [DC IN 3V] (AC adaptor connector) K [USB/AV] (USB/AV port) [...]

GETTING READY 29 ■ Bottom O Battery compartment P Battery cover Q Stopper R Tripod screw hole * Use this hole when attaching to a tripod. S Speaker O P S RQ[...]

GETTING READY 30 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 Modes ■ Screen Indicators • appear[...]

GETTING READY 31 NOTE • Changing the setting of any one of the following functions will cause Icon Help text to appear on the monitor screen. Flash mode, Focus mode, White balance, Self-timer, REC modes, EV shift 7 Metering mode indicator (page 124) Multi Center Weighted Spot 8 • Snapshots: Image size (page 77) 9 • Snapshots: Memory capacity [...]

GETTING READY 32 G Digital zoom indicator (page 67) H ISO sensitivity (page 123) I Aperture value (pages 33, 59, 92, 95) J Shutter speed value (pages 33, 59, 94, 95) K Zoom indicator (page 67) • Left side indicates optical zoom. • Right side indicates digital zoom. NOTE • An out of range aperture, shutter speed, or ISO sensitivity setting cau[...]

GETTING READY 33 1 Aperture value (pages 92, 95) Use this item to adjust the aperture. • The aperture value is displayed in the exposure panel when the mode dial is set to “ A ” (aperture priority AE) or “ M ” (manual exposure). 2 Shutter speed (pages 94, 95) Use this item to adjust the shutter speed. • The shutter speed is displayed in[...]

GETTING READY 34 PLAY Mode 1 PLAY mode file type Snapshot Movie Audio Snapshot Voice Recording 2 Image protection indicator (page 160) 3 Folder name/File name (page 159) 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 78) F : Fine N : Normal E : Econom[...]

GETTING READY 35 IMPORTANT! • Some information may not display properly if you display an image that was recorded using a different digital camera model. Indicators off Indicators on Histogram on Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Each press of [DISP] changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below. ■ REC Modes Monitor screen[...]

GETTING READY 36 Indicators on Histogram/Details on Indicators off ■ PLAY Mode IMPORTANT! • Pressing [DISP] will not change monitor screen contents during standby or recording of an audio snapshot. • You can use [DISP] to turn off the monitor screen only when voice recording in a REC mode. You cannot turn off the monitor screen for any other [...]

GETTING READY 37 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 38 SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. brand type HR-3UA, HR- 3UB,or HR-3UF batteries are recommended when using rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries to power this camera. For charging, use only a charger specifically recommended for HR-3UA , HR-3UB, or HR- 3UF batteries. ■ Household Current • AC Adaptor: AD-C30 To load batteries 1. T[...]

GETTING READY 39 3. Load batteries as shown in the illustration. 4. While pressing down at the point indicated by the arrow in the illustration, slide the battery cover closed. IMPORTANT! • Use only AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6), AA-size lithium batteries (FR6), or AA-size rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries to power this camera. • S[...]

GETTING READY 40 ■ Tips to Make the Batteries Last Longer • If you do not need the flash while recording, select (flash off) for the flash mode (page 69). • Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features (page 48) to protect against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the camera. • You can also conserve battery power by usin[...]

GETTING READY 41 IMPORTANT! • Proper camera operation is not guaranteed when this setting does not match the type of battery you are using to power the camera. Specifying the wrong type of battery can cause power to suddenly turn off without retracting the lens, improper display of remaining battery power, etc. To replace the batteries 1. Open th[...]

GETTING READY 42 ■ Alkaline Battery Life The actual life of alkaline batteries is affected by a variety of factors, including the battery manufacturer, the amount of time the batteries spend in storage before you use them, temperature while you are recording, and photographic conditions. As a rule, we recommend the use of rechargeable nickel-meta[...]

GETTING READY 43 ■ Refreshing Rechargeable Batteries Batteries can start to lose their ability to retain a charge if you do not use them for a long time or when you charge them repeatedly without allowing their current charge to be used up completely. If this happens, you may be able to restore battery capacity by performing the following “ bat[...]

GETTING READY 44 Using AC Power You need to purchase the optionally available AC adaptor (AD-C30) in order to be able to power the camera using AC power. 1. Connect the AC power cord to the AC adaptor. 2. Open the camera ’ s terminal panel cover and connect the AC adaptor to the port marked [DC IN 3V]. IMPORTANT! • Performing the battery refres[...]

GETTING READY 45 3. Plug the AC power cord into an electrical outlet. ■ Using AC Adaptor In Another Geographic Area • The AC adaptor can be used with any power source rated from 100V to 240V AC. If you plan to use the AC adaptor in another country, it is up to you to purchase the applicable AC power cord that matches the configuration of power [...]

GETTING READY 46 ■ AC Adaptor Precautions • Be sure to turn off power before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor. • Always turn camera power off before disconnecting the AC adaptor, even if the camera has batteries installed. If you don ’ t, the camera will turn off automatically when you disconnect the AC adaptor. You also run the r[...]

GETTING READY 47 ■ 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 173. NOTE • [...]

GETTING READY 48 To configure this feature: Select this setting: Sleep Sleep Auto Power Off Auto Power Off Configuring Power Saving Settings You can configure the settings described below to conserve battery power. Sleep : Automatically turns off the monitor screen if no operation is performed for a specified amount of time in a REC mode. Performin[...]

GETTING READY 49 Using the On-screen Menus Pressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screen that you can use to perform various operations. The menu that appears depends on whether you are in a REC mode or the PLAY mode. The following shows an example menu procedure in a REC mode. 1. Press the power button or [ ] (REC). • If you want to enter[...]

GETTING READY 50 ● 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 51 6. Perform one of the following operations to apply the setting you configured. IMPORTANT! • See “ Menu Reference ” on page 224 for more information about menus. • Entering the easy mode (page 61) changes display contents to three menu items each, using larger size characters. The easy mode also displays simple on- screen h[...]

GETTING READY 52 • A built-in backup battery retains the date and time settings of the camera for about 48 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 batteries are dead or rem[...]

GETTING READY 53 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 54 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 [DISP]. 7. Set the current date and the time. 6. Use[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 55 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image. Recording an Image Specifying the Recording Mode Your CASIO digital camera has eight recording modes, each of which is described below. Before recording an image, use the mode dial to select the recording mode that suits the type of ima[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 56 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 both hands, with your arms firmly against your sides. • Vertical When holding the camera vertically, make [...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 57 IMPORTANT! • Make sure your fingers and the strap do not block the flash, microphone, self-timer lamp or lens. NOTE • Moving the camera as you press the shutter button or while the Auto Focus operation is being performed (when you press the shutter button half way) can cause blurring of the image. Press the shutter butt[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 58 1. Press the power button or [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera. • This causes an image or a message to appear on the monitor screen, and then enters the currently selected recording mode. • If the camera is in the PLAY mode when it turns on, the message “ There are no files. ” will appear if you do not have any images[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 59 4. Press the shutter button half way to focus the image. • When you press the shutter button half way, the camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image, and displays the shutter speed value, the aperture value, and the ISO sensitivity. • You can tell whether the image is focused by observing the focus f[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 60 * 1 The size of the opening (aperture) that allows light passing through the lens to reach the CCD. A larger aperture value indicates a smaller opening for light to pass through. The camera adjusts this setting automatically. * 2 The amount of time the shutter remains open, allowing light passing through the lens to reach t[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 61 Using the easy Mode The easy mode eliminates troublesome setups. This mode is recommended for those who are new to digital imaging. 1. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “ ” (page 55). • This enters the easy mode and causes “ ” to appear on the monitor screen. 2. Compose the image on the monitor screen so the[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 62 Available Settings: (Auto Flash) / (Flash On) / (Flash Off) (10-second self-timer) / Off 7M / 3M / VGA Menu Item: Flash Self-timer Image Size • Underlined settings indicate initial defaults. 4. After making the menu settings you want, select “ Exit Menu ” and then press [SET]. • See the following sections for full d[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 63 ■ 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 64 ■ About the REC Mode Monitor Screen • The image shown on the monitor screen in a REC mode is a simplified image for composing purposes. The actual image is recorded in accordance with the image quality setting currently selected on your camera. The image saved in file memory has much better resolution and detail than th[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 65 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 66 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 67 ■ To record an image using digital zoom 1. In a REC mode, hold the zoom controller towards (telephoto) side. • 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 when d[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 68 Select this setting: On Off To do this: Turn on digital zoom Turn off digital zoom ■ To turn digital zoom on and off 1. In a 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 se[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 69 To do this: Have the flash fire automatically when required (Auto Flash) * Turn off the flash (Flash Off) Always fire the flash (Flash On) Fire a pre-flash followed by image recording with flash, reducing the chance of red-eye in the image (Red- eye reduction) In this case, the flash fires automatically when required Select[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 70 ■ 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). ■ About Red-eye[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 71 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 red operation lamp. * Red operation lamp IMPORTANT! Note the following important points when using red- eye reduction. • Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people in the imag[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 72 1. In a 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 dark[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 73 ■ 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 74 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 a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to selec[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 75 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 wheth[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 76 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. Business Shot, movie recording functions 5. Press the shutter button[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 77 * “M” stands for “Mega.” • The above print sizes are all approximate values when printing at a resolution of 200 dpi (dots per inch). Use a larger setting when you want to print at a higher resolution or when you plan to produce a larger size print. • In order to obtain the level of resolution for which your cam[...]

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 78 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 31, 238). Fine Normal Economy To get this: Higher Quality Lower Quality Select this setting: High image quality, large file size Normal image qu[...]

79 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Selecting the Focus Mode You can select one of five different focus modes: Auto Focus, Macro, Pan Focus, Infinity, and Manual Focus. 1. In a REC mode, press [ 왖 ] ( ). • Each press of [ 왖 ] ( ) cycles thorough the focus mode settings in the sequence shown below. Focus mode indicator To se[...]

80 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Auto Focus As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter button down half way. The following is the Auto Focus range. Range: 40cm to ∞ (1.3 ´ to ∞ ) • Using optical zoom causes the above range to change. 1. Press [ 왖 ] ( )[...]

81 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • When proper focusing is not possible because the subject is closer than the Auto Focus range, the camera automatically switches to the Macro mode range (page 83). • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 65) while recording with Auto Focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown belo[...]

82 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ 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 a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the “ REC ” tab, select [...]

83 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Macro Mode Use the Macro mode when you need to focus on close up subjects. The following shows the approximate focus range in the Macro mode. Range: 10cm to 50cm (3.9 ˝ to 19.7 ˝ ) • Using optical zoom causes the above range to change. 1. Press [ 왖 ] ( ) to cycle through the focus mode settings until “[...]

84 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Pan Focus Pan Focus comes in handy when recording under conditions where Auto Focus is difficult for some reason, or in cases where Auto Focus operation noise is too noticeable in the movie audio. 1. Press [ 왖 ] ( ) to cycle through the focus mode settings until “ ” is shown as the focus mode indicator. 2. P[...]

85 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Using optical zoom causes the above range to change. 1. Press [ 왖 ] ( ) to cycle through the focus mode settings until “ ” is shown as the focus mode indicator. • At this point, a boundary also appears on the display, indicating the part of the image that will be used for manual focus. Using Manual Focus Wit[...]

86 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 65) 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 replaced by the actual focusing range value. Using Focus Lock Focus lock is a techniqu[...]

87 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 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. NOTE • Locking the focus also lo[...]

88 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 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 [...]

89 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Adjusting White Balance The wavelengths of the light produced by various light sources (daylight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types, so the colors of an image appear more natural. 1. In a REC mode, p[...]

90 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • When “ Auto ” is selected for the white balance setting, the camera automatically determines the white point of the subject. Certain subject colors and light source conditions can cause problems when the camera tries to determine the white point, which makes proper white balance adjustment impossible. When [...]

91 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 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 [...]

92 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying the Exposure Mode You can use the mode dial to select the exposure mode, which controls the aperture and shutter speed settings used during image recording. A mode : Aperture Priority AE S mode : Shutter Speed Priority AE M mode : Manual Exposure Using Aperture Priority AE When A mode (aperture priority AE) i[...]

93 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select the aperture value (page 33) in the exposure panel, and then use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to change the setting. Aperture value * Depth of Field Wide Small F2.8 ‚ 4.0 Shallow Deep * The above values are full wide angle optical zoom. Aperture values are different at other optical zoom se[...]

94 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Slow Fast Using Shutter Speed Priority AE When S mode (shutter speed priority AE) is selected as the exposure mode, the camera adjusts the aperture automatically in accordance with a fixed shutter speed specified by you. You should specify a shutter speed in accordance with how much your subject is moving. 1. Align the [...]

95 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Press the shutter button half way. • This causes the camera to configure the aperture value automatically in accordance with the shutter speed you selected. Then it focuses the image. • The shutter speed and aperture values on the monitor screen will turn amber when you press the shutter button half way if the im[...]

96 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Shutter speed Movement Slow Fast 60 seconds 1/1600 second Blurred Stopped 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select the shutter speed value (page 33) in the exposure panel, and then use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to change the setting. • If you are using manual focus (pages 33, 85), you can also use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select [...]

97 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording Consecutive Images (Continuous Shutter Mode) 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 (and there is enough memory available to store the images). 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2.[...]

98 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the BEST SHOT Mode Selecting one of the BEST SHOT sample scenes automatically sets up the camera for recording a similar type of image. ■ Example Sample Scene • Portrait • Scenery • Night Scene • Night Scene Portrait 1 . In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “ ”, and then press [SET]. • This ente[...]

99 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • BEST SHOT scenes were not recorded using this camera. They are provided as samples only. • Due to shooting conditions and other factors, an image recorded using the setup of a BEST SHOT scene may not produce exactly the results you expect. • You can change the camera settings that are made when you se[...]

100 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Displaying Sample Scenes Individually You can use the following procedure to display BEST SHOT sample scenes individually, so you can view the explanation about each scene’s settings. 1 . In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “ ”, and then press [SET]. 2 . Move the zoom controller. • This displays the sample [...]

101 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup You can use the procedure below to save the setup of an snapshot you recorded as a BEST SHOT scene. After that, you can recall the setup whenever you want to use it. 1. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “ ”, and then press [SET]. 2. Use [ 왖 ], [ 왔 ], [ 왗 ], and [ 왘 ] [...]

102 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • The following are the settings that are included in a snapshot setup: focus mode, EV shift value, white balance mode, flash mode, ISO sensitivity, Metering, Flash Intensity, Flash Assist, Filter, Sharpness, Saturation, and Contrast. • Note that snapshots recorded with this camera only can be used to create a[...]

103 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Reducing the Effects of Hand or Subject Movement You can reduce the effects of subject movement, and for hand movement that tends to occur when shooting a far- away subject using telephoto, a fast-moving subject, or under dim lighting conditions. 1. Perform one of the procedures below to enable Anti Shake. Using the BE[...]

104 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Shooting with High Sensitivity Higher sensitivity makes it possible to record brighter images, without using flash, even when there is not enough lighting available to obtain normal exposure. 1. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “ ”, and then press [SET]. 2. Use [ 왖 ], [ 왔 ], [ 왗 ], and [ 왘 ] to selec[...]

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

106 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • When the camera is at an angle to a business card or document it is recording, the shape of the business card or document may appear distorted in the image. Auto keystone correction corrects for this distortion, which means that subjects appear normal even if you record at an angle. To use Business Shot 1. In [...]

107 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 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! • The maximum Business Shot image size is 1600 × 12[...]

108 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • The initial temporary image is not stored in camera memory. The final image is stored in camera memory when you perform step 5. 4. Adjust the position of the subject as described below. • Adjust the image so the head of the subject is aligned with the head line at the top of the frame, and the chin of the subject[...]

109 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 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[...]

110 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 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[...]

111 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording a Movie 1. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “ ”. • This enters the Movie mode and causes “ ” to appear on the monitor screen. 2. Point the camera at the subject and then press the shutter button. • This starts movie recording. • This starts movie recording, which is indicated by “ REC ?[...]

112 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Movie Recording Precautions • The flash does not fire during movie recording • 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 s[...]

113 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording Audio Adding Audio to a Snapshot You can add audio to a snapshot after you record it. • Image Format: JPEG JPEG is an image format that provides efficient data compression. The file extension of a JPEG file is “ .JPG ” . • Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format This is the Windows standard format f[...]

114 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 5. Press the shutter button to start audio recording. • The green operation lamp will flash 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[...]

115 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “ ”. • This enters the Voice Recording mode and causes “ ” to appear on the monitor screen. 2. Press the shutter button to start voice recording. • The remaining recording time value counts down on the monitor screen and the green operation lamp flashes as recordin[...]

116 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ 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 [...]

117 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • An RGB histogram that shows the distribution of R (red), G (green), and B (blue) components is also displayed. This histogram can be used to determine whether there is too much or too little of each of the color components in an image. NOTE • You can use key customization (page 120) to configure the camera to per[...]

118 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • A centered histogram indicates that there is good distribution of light pixels and dark pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is at optimal lightness. IMPORTANT! • Note that the above histograms are shown for illustrative purposes only. You may not be able to achieve exactly the same shape[...]

119 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS REC Mode Camera Settings The following are the settings you can configure before recording an image using a REC mode. • L/R key setting (key customization) • Grid on/off • Image Review on/off • Power on default settings • ISO sensitivity • Metering • Filter • Sharpness • Saturation • Contrast • Re[...]

120 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Assigning Functions to the [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] Keys A “key customization” feature lets you configure the [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] keys so they change camera settings whenever they are pressed in a REC mode. After you configure the [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] keys, you can change the setting assigned to them without going throug[...]

121 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 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[...]

122 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS * Only the optical zoom position is remembered. Function Flash Focus White Balance ISO AF Area Metering Self-timer Flash Intensity Digital Zoom MF Position Zoom Position * On Setting when camera is turned off Off Auto Auto Auto Auto Spot Multi Off 0 On Last Auto Focus position that was in effect before you switched to [...]

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

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

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

126 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Filter Function The camera’s filter function lets you alter the tint of an image when you record it. 1. In a 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 fi[...]

127 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Color Saturation Use the following procedure to control the intensity of the image you are recording. 1. In a 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 this:[...]

128 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Resetting the Camera Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera’s settings to their initial defaults as shown under “Menu Reference” on page 224. 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[...]

129 PLAYBACK PLAYBACK 2. Use [ 왘 ] (forward) or [ 왗 ] (back) to scroll through files on the monitor screen. NOTE • Holding down [ 왗 ] or [ 왘 ] scrolls images at high speed. • In order to allow for faster playback image scrolling, the image that initially appears on the monitor screen is a preview image, which is of somewhat lower qualit[...]

130 PLAYBACK 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[...]

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

132 PLAYBACK 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 disp[...]

133 PLAYBACK 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 lower rig[...]

134 PLAYBACK 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[...]

135 PLAYBACK 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[...]

136 PLAYBACK 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 [...]

137 PLAYBACK 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[...]

138 PLAYBACK ■ 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 [ 왖 ] a[...]

139 PLAYBACK 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 opera[...]

140 PLAYBACK ■ 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 layout (?[...]

141 PLAYBACK 5. Use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to display the frame that you want to use as the main image. • Holding down either button scrolls at high speed. 6. After selecting the frame you want, press [SET]. • This displays the resulting still image. • If you selected “9 frames” for the layout, the frame you selected in step 4 will be the ma[...]

142 PLAYBACK 4. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select a white balance setting, and then press [SET] to apply it. When you want the image to appear like it was recorded under these conditions: Outdoors, fair weather Outdoors, cloudy to rain, in tree shade, etc. Under very high temperatures light, such as building shade, etc. Under white or daylight whit[...]

143 PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • Adjusting the white balance of an image creates a new image with the new white balance setting. The original image also remains in memory. • The white balance of the following types of images cannot be adjusted. — Movie images and voice recording file icon — Images created with MOTION PRINT — Images recorded with[...]

144 PLAYBACK 4. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. To get this: Brighter Darker Select this setting: +2 +1 0 –1 –2 • To cancel the brightness adjustment operation, press [ 왗 ] or [MENU]. IMPORTANT! • Adjusting the brightness of an image creates a new image with the new brightness level. The origi[...]

145 PLAYBACK Displaying the 9-image View The following procedure displays nine images on the monitor screen at the same time. 1. In the PLAY mode, shift the zoom controller towards ( ). • This displays the 9-image screen with the image that was on the monitor screen in step 2 in the center, with a selection boundary around it. • If there are fe[...]

146 PLAYBACK 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 [ 왖 ] ( ). • Use the procedure under “Changing the Date Format” on page 169 to specify the [...]

147 PLAYBACK 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 ]. 3. Use the screen that appears to configure the image, time, interval, and effect settings. Images Time Interval • All I[...]

148 PLAYBACK 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 Applies a preset effect when transitioning from one ima[...]

149 PLAYBACK • 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 interval time you spe[...]

150 PLAYBACK 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. IMPORTANT! • You cannot rotate an image that is protected. To rotate such an image, first unprotect it. • You may [...]

151 PLAYBACK 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to scroll through snapshots until the one to which you want to add audio is displayed. 2. Press [MENU]. 3. Select the “ PLAY ” tab, select “ Dubbing ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. 4. Press the shutter button to start audio recording. 5. Recording stops after about 30 seconds or when you[...]

152 PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers. • Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far from the subject. • The (Audio) icon appears on the monitor screen after audio recording is complete. • You will not be able to record audio when remaining memory capacity is low. ?[...]

153 PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused. • If your recording has index marks (page 115) inside it, you can jump to the index mark before or after the current playback location by pausing playback and then pressing [ 왗 ] or [ 왘 ]. Next, press [SET] to resume playback from the [...]

154 PLAYBACK • Take care when connecting the AV cable to the camera or your computer. USB ports and cable plugs are shaped for proper positioning. • Push the AV cable in until you hear it lock securely into place. Proper operation is not possible if the connection is not correct. Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen You can display recorded [...]

155 PLAYBACK 2. Turn on the TV and select its video input mode. 3. Press [ ] to turn on the camera, and then perform the required operation for playback and recording. IMPORTANT! • Make sure that “Power On” or “Power On/Off” is selected for the camera’s power on/off functions (page 173) when you connect to a TV to view images. • All i[...]

156 PLAYBACK Selecting the Video Output System You can select either NTSC or PAL for the video system to match the system of the TV you are using. 1. In a REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ Set Up ” tab, select “ Video Out ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select the setting you want, and then p[...]

DELETING FILES 157 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 158 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 message “[...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 159 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 160 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 157). You can pro[...]

FILE MANAGEMENT 161 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 162 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 163 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 164 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 165 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 166 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 167 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 168 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 169) only. IMPORTANT! • Make sure you sel[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 169 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 [DISP]. To do this: Change the setting at the current cursor location Move the cursor between [...]

OTHER SETTINGS 170 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 171 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. Changing the Display Language You can use the fol[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 172 Changing the USB Port Protocol You can use the procedure below to change the communication protocol of the camera ’ s USB port when connecting to a computer, printer, or other external device. Select the protocol that suits the device to which you are connecting. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ Set Up ” tab, select “ USB[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 173 Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Power On/Off Functions You can use the following procedures to configure [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) so power turns on and/or off whenever they are pressed. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ Set Up ” tab, select “ REC/PLAY ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select th[...]

OTHER SETTINGS 174 Formatting Built-in Memory Formatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it. IMPORTANT! • Note that data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered. Check to make sure you do not need any of the data in memory before you format it. • Formatting built-in memory deletes the following. — Protected images — FAV[...]

USING A MEMORY CARD 175 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 memory card to built-in memory. • Normally, files are stored in built-in memory. When you inse[...]

USING A MEMORY CARD 176 2. Positioning the memory card so its back 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. Close the memory card cover. Using a Memory Card IMPORTANT! • Make sure you turn off the camera [...]

USING A MEMORY CARD 177 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 178 ■ 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 179 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 180 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]. • Thi[...]

USING A MEMORY CARD 181 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 copy. 4. [...]

PRINTING IMAGES 182 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 c[...]

PRINTING IMAGES 183 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 acco[...]

PRINTING IMAGES 184 To configure print settings for a single image 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY ” tab, select “ DPOF ” , 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 185 To configure print settings for all images 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY ” tab, select “ DPOF ” , 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 for[...]

PRINTING IMAGES 186 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 187 Select this setting: Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT) PTP (PictBridge) When connecting to this type of device: Computer or USB DIRECT- PRINT-compatible printer PictBridge-compatible printer 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ Set Up ” tab, select “ USB ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select the sett[...]

PRINTING IMAGES 188 5. Use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect the camera to a printer. 6. Turn on the printer. 7. Load paper for printing the images into the printer. 8. Press the camera ’ s power button. • This displays the print menu on the camera ’ s monitor screen. 9. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ Paper Size ” ,[...]

PRINTING IMAGES 189 10 . 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 “ By Printer ” prints using the paper size selected on the printer. • Avail[...]

PRINTING IMAGES 190 12 . 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 t[...]

PRINTING IMAGES 191 ■ Printing Precautions • See the documentation that comes with your printer for information about print quality and paper settings. • Contact your printer manufacturer for information about models that support PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT, upgrades, etc. • Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera operatio[...]

PRINTING IMAGES 192 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 193 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER After using the USB cable to establish 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 locat[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 194 IMPORTANT! • Low battery power can cause the camera to power down suddenly during data communication. Use of the special AC adaptor is recommended to power the camera during data communication. • If you want to transfer files from the camera’s built-in memory to a computer, make sure there is no memory card lo[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 195 4. Click [USB driver B] and then [Install]. • This starts installation. • Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to complete the installation. • The following steps show installation under the English version of Windows. 5. When the final setup screen appears, click the [Exit] button on th[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 196 7. Turn on the camera, and then press [MENU]. • It makes no difference whether the camera is in a REC mode or the PLAY mode. 8. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press [ 왘 ]. 9 . Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “Mass Storage”, and then press [SET]. 10. Turn off the camera, and connect[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 197 11. 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 car[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 198 Windows XP 1. In the camera’s file memory (Removable Disk), right- click the “Dcim” folder. 2. On the shortcut menu that appears, click [Copy]. 3. Click [Start] and then [My Documents]. 4. On the My Documents [Edit] menu, click [Paste]. • This copies the “Dcim” folder (which contains the image files) to [...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 199 IMPORTANT! • Never use your computer to edit, delete, move, or rename images stored in the camera’s file memory. Doing so can cause problems with the image management data used by the camera, which may make it impossible to display images on the camera or it may cause large error in the number of images value di[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 200 Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer The following are the general steps for viewing and copying files from a Macintosh. You can find details about each operation in the procedures that follow below. Note that you should also refer to the documentation that comes with your Macintosh for other information about[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 201 1. Make sure the camera’s batteries are fully charged. • To power the camera using AC power, you need to purchase an optionally available AC adaptor. 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, sele[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 202 5. Turn off the camera, and connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the camera’s [USB/AV] port 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 you are usi[...]

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 203 8. Double-click the file that contains the image you want to view. • For information about file names, see “Memory Folder Structure” on page 206. NOTE • If you open a rotated image on your Macintosh, the original unrotated version will appear (page 149). This is true both for a rotated image opened from came[...]

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

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 205 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 206 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 207 • 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 208 ■ 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 togeth[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 209 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 210 Purpose Snapshot retouching, reorientation, printing Movie playback Viewing of user documentation (PDF) files Software Name Photohands 1.0 Windows Media Player 9 * 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 Phot[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 211 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 212 Photohands 1.0 OS: XP/2000/Me/98SE/98 Memory: At least 64MB HD: At least 10MB DirectX 9.0c OS: XP/2000/Me/98SE/98 HD: At least 65MB free space during installation, 18MB after installation is complete. Adobe Reader 6.0 OS: XP/2000/Me/98SE CPU: Pentium Memory: 32MB HD: 60MB Other: Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher [...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 213 ■ 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 214 ■ Installing Photo Loader 1. Click the “ Install ” button for “ Photo Loader ” . 2. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to follow the instructions carefully and completely. If you make a mistake when installing Photo Loader, you may not be able to browse [...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 215 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 216 ■ 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 217 Playing a Movie Windows Media Player, which is already installed on most computers, can be used for movie playback. ■ Movie Playback Precautions Proper movie playback may not be possible on some computers. If you experience problems, try the following. • Try recording movies with a quality setting of “ Nor[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 218 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 219 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. About the bundled CD-ROM The CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera contains the applications described below.[...]

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 220 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 221 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 222 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 223 ■ 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 224 APPENDIX Menu Reference The following shows lists of menus that appear in REC modes and the PLAY mode, and their settings. • The settings that are underlined in the following table are initial defaults. ■ REC Modes ● REC Tab Menu On / Off 10 sec / 2 sec / X3 / Off Spot / Multi Auto / Off EV Shift / White Balance / ISO / Metering [...]

APPENDIX 225 Sounds Battery Type Startup File No. World Time Adjust Date Style Language Sleep Auto Power Off REC / PLAY USB Video Out Format Reset Startup / Half Shutter /Shutter / Operation / Operation / Play Alkaline / Nickel Metal Hydride / Lithium On (Selectable image) / Off Continue / Reset Home / World Home Time setup (city, DST, etc.) World [...]

APPENDIX 226 ■ PLAY Mode ● PLAY Tab Menu Slideshow MOTION PRINT Movie Editing White Balance Brightness Favorites DPOF Protect Rotation Resize Trimming Dubbing Copy Start / Images / Time / Interval / Effect / Cancel 9 frames / 1 frame / Cancel Cut (Before) / Cut (Between) / Cut (After) / Cancel (Daylight) / (Cloudy) / (Shade) / N (Day White) / D[...]

APPENDIX 227 Indicator Lamp Reference The camera has three indicator lamps: a green operation lamp, a red operation lamp, and a 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 Patte[...]

APPENDIX 228 Pattern 3 Pattern 3 Lit Pattern 3 Operation Lamp Meaning Memory card is locked. / Cannot create folder. / Memory is full. / Write error Low battery alert Formatting card Powering down Green Red Red Self- timer lamp IMPORTANT! • When you are using a memory card, never remove the card from the camera while the green operation lamp is f[...]

APPENDIX 229 ■ PLAY Mode Operation Lamp Green Lit Pattern 3 Red Pattern 2 Lit Pattern 3 Red Operational (Power on, recording enabled) One of the following operations is being performed: delete, DPOF, image protect, copy, format, power down, image resizing, image trimming, after recording, MOTION PRINT, movie editing Memory card problem / Memory c[...]

APPENDIX 230 Power does not turn on. Camera suddenly powers down. Image is not recorded when the shutter button is pressed. Auto Focus does not focus properly. 1) The batteries are not oriented correctly. 2) The batteries are dead. 3) You are using the wrong type of AC adaptor. 1) Auto Power Off activated (page 48). 2) The batteries are dead. 1) Th[...]

APPENDIX 231 When composing the image, make sure the subject on which you want to focus is located inside the focus frame. 1) When composing the image, make sure the subject on which you want to focus is located inside the focus frame (page 58). 2) Change the focus mode to “ ” (Auto Focus, page 80) or “ ” (infinity, page 84). 3) Change the [...]

APPENDIX 232 Symptom Possible Cause Action 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. 1) You are using the Manual Focus mode ( ) and have not focused the image.[...]

APPENDIX 233 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 234 Symptom Possible Cause Action Other All buttons and switches are disabled. Monitor screen is off. Cannot transfer files over a USB connection. Circuit problem caused by electrostatic charge, impact, etc. while the camera was connected to another device. USB communication is in progress. 1) USB cable is not connected securely. 2) USB dr[...]

APPENDIX 235 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 236 Display Messages Battery is low. Cannot correct image! Can not find the file. Cannot register any more files. Card ERROR The batteries are dead. Keystone correction cannot be performed for some reason. The image will be stored as-is, without correction (page 106). The camera cannot find a image specified by the slideshow “Images” s[...]

APPENDIX 237 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. Your camera system is corrupted. [...]

APPENDIX 238 Specifications Product ............................... Digital Camera Model .................................. EX-Z120 ■ 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 239 • Movies Image Size (Pixels) HQ 640 × 480 Normal 640 × 480 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 (28 frames / second) 6.1 megabits per second (28 frames / second) 2.45 megabits per second (14 frames / second) Ap[...]

APPENDIX 240 Exposure Control Light Metering ................. Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot by CCD Exposure ......................... Program AE, Aperture priority AE, Shutter speed priority AE, Manual exposure Exposure Compensation ..... –2EV to +2EV (1/3EV units) Shutter ................................ CCD electronic shutter; mechanica[...]

APPENDIX 241 ■ Power Requirements Power Requirements ........ Two AA-size alkaline batteries Two AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. brand type HR-3UA, HR-3UB,or HR-3UF batteries) Two AA-size lithium batteries AC adaptor (AD-C30) Approximate Battery Life: The values below indicate the amount of time under[...]

APPENDIX 242 The above figures are approximations only. The above guidelines are based on the following battery types: Alkaline: Panasonic LR6 (GW) Matsushita Battery Industrial Co., Ltd. DURACELL ULTRA MX1500 Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride: HR-3UF (Rated Capacitance 2500 mAh) SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. Lithium: FR6 Energizer Holdings, Inc. Batter[...]