Casio EX-Z1 manual

1 E Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product. • Before using it, be sure to re ad the pr ecautions contained in this User’s Guide. • Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference. • For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the o fficial EXILIM Website at http://www.exilim.com/ Digital Camera User’s G[...]

2 As you unpack your camera, check to make sur e that all items shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer. Unpacking Digital c amera Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-80) Charger unit (BC-80L) Power cord Strap USB cable AV cable CD-ROM Basic Reference To attach th e strap to t he camera Attach st rap here.[...]

3 • The contents of this manual and the bundled Basic Reference are subject to change without notice. • The contents of this manual have been checked at each step of the production process. Feel free to contact us if you notice anything th at is questionable, erroneous, etc. • Any copying of the contents of this User’s Guide, either in part[...]

4 Contents Contents Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Read this first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 General Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

5 Contents Shooting a Snapshot while Shooting a Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Recording Audio Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (V oice Recording) . . 50 ❚ T o play back a n audio r ecording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 ❚❙ Using BEST SHOT 52 What[...]

6 Contents ❚❙ Other Playback Functions (PLA Y) 75 Playing a Slideshow on the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Slid eshow) . . 75 Selecting Images for Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (DPOF Printing) . . 76 Protecting a File Against Deletion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Protect) . . 76 Rotatin[...]

7 Contents Configuring World T ime Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (W orld Time) . . 1 1 1 T ime S tamping Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Timestamp) . 1 12 Setting the Camera’s Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Adjust) . 1 12 S pecifying t he Date S tyle . . . . . .[...]

8 The numbers in parentheses indicate t he pages w here each item is explained. . Camera General Guide 1 Zoom controller (pages 24, 45, 72) 2 Shutter button (page 24) 3 [ON/OFF] (Power) (page 23) 4 Flash (page 35) 5 Front lamp (pages 27, 62) 6 Lens 7 Microphone (pages 49, 79) 8 Strap hole (page 2) ck Batte ry/memory card slots (pages 17, 21, 128, 1[...]

9 . Charger Unit 3 2 1 1 +- Contacts 2 [CHARGE] Lamp 3 AC jack[...]

10 The monitor screen uses various indicators , icons, and values to keep you informed of the camera’s status. • The sample screens in this section are intended to show you the locations of all the indicators and figures that can appear on the monitor screen in various modes. They do not represent screens that actually appear on the camera. . S[...]

11 . Movie Recording easy Mode Panel : On Panel : Off 1 Focus mode (page 57) 2 Self-timer (page 62) 3 Recording mode (page 48) 4 Movie recording time (page 48) 5 Remaining movie memory capacity (page 48) 6 White balance setting (page 40) 7 Exposure compensa tion (page 42) 8 Battery level indicator (page 18) 9 Histogram (page 118) bk 3 7 br cl 8 ck [...]

12 . Snapshot Viewing . Movie Playback 1 File type 2 Protect indicator (page 76) 3 Folder name/file name (page 104) 4 Snapshot image quality (page 67) 5 Snapshot image size (page 32) 6 ISO sensitivity (page 40) 7 Aperture value 8 Shutter speed 9 Date/time (page 45) bk Metering mod e (page 69) bl White balance setting (page 40) bm Flash (page 35) bn[...]

13 Quick Start Basics Quick Start Basics What is a digital camera? Delete A digital camera stores images on a memory card, so you can record and delete images a countless number of times. Play Record You can use the images you record in a variety of different ways. Store images on your computer. Print images. Attach images t o e-mail.[...]

14 Quick Start Basics Your CASIO camera is packed with a powerful se lection of features and functions to make recording of digital images easier , in cluding the following thr ee main functions. What you can do with your CASIO came ra BEST SHOT Simply select the sample scene you want and the camera sets up automatically. Then all you need do is pr[...]

15 Quick Start Basics Note that the battery of a newly p urchased camera is not charged. Perform the steps under “To charge the battery” to bring the battery to a full char ge. • Your camera requires a special CASIO rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-80) for power. Never try to use any other type of battery. 1. Positioning the positive + an[...]

16 Quick Start Basics Other Charging Precautions • Use the special charger (BC-80L) to char ge the special lithium ion battery (NP-80). Never use any other type of charg er device. Attempting to use a differ ent charger can result in unexpected accident. • A battery that is still warm due to normal use may not charge fully. Give the battery tim[...]

17 Quick Start Basics 1. Open the battery cover. Pressing the battery cover, slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow. 2. Load the battery. With the EXILIM logo on the battery facing upwards (in the direction of the monitor screen), hold the stopper next to the battery in the direction indicated by the arrow as you slide the battery into th[...]

18 Quick Start Basics Checking Remaining Battery Power As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates remaining power as shown below . indicates battery power is low. C harge the battery as soon as possible. Recording is not possible when is i ndicated. Charge the battery immediately. • The level shown by the ba[...]

19 Quick Start Basics The first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen appears for configuring the display language, date, and time settings. Failure to set the date and time correctly will cause th e wrong date and time data to be recorded wit h images. 1. Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the camera. 2. Use [ 8 ], [ 2 ], [ 4 ], and [ 6 ] to se[...]

20 Quick Start Basics NO TE • Each country controls its local time offs et and the use of summer time, and so they are subject to change. • Removing the battery from the camera too soon after config uring time and date settings for the first time can cause the se ttings to be reset to their factory defaults. Do not remove the battery for at lea[...]

21 Quick Start Basics Though the camera has built-in memory that can be used to store images and movies, you probably will want to purchase a commercially available memory card for greater capacity. The camera does not come with a memory card. I mages recorded while a memory card is loaded a re saved to the memory card. When no memory card is loade[...]

22 Quick Start Basics 3. Close the battery cover. Pressing the battery cover against the came ra, slide it closed. • F or information about how to replace the memory card, see page 130. IMPORT ANT! • Ne ver insert anything besides a supported memory card (page 21) into the memory card slot. • Should wate r or any foreign object ever get into [...]

23 Quick Start Basics To enter the REC Mode, press [ON/OFF] (Power) or [ r ] (REC). To enter the PLAY mode, press [ p ] (PLAY). The back lamp will light (green) momentarily and the camera will turn on. If you are entering the REC mode, the lens will extend from the camera at this time. • T ake care to ensure that nothing is restricting or coming [...]

24 Quick Start Basics 1. Press [ r ] (REC) to turn on the camera. Make sure R is on the display. If it isn’t, see page 52. 2. Point the camera at the subject. You can zoom the image, if you want. To shoot a snapshot Monitor screen Shutter button [ r ] (REC) Snapshot mode icon Remaining Snap shot Memory Capacity (pa ge 142) w Wide Angle z Telephot[...]

25 Quick Start Basics 3. Half-press the shutter button to focus the image. When focus is complete, the camera will beep, the back lamp will light green, and the focus frame will turn green. 4. Continuing to keep the camera still, press the sh utter button the rest of the way down. This records the snapshot. Focus frame Back lamp Half-press Press li[...]

26 Quick Start Basics . If the image does not focus... If the focus frame stays red and the back la mp is flash ing green, it means that the image is not in focus (because the subject is too close, etc.) Re-point the camera at the subject and try to focus again. . If the subject is not in the center of the frame... “Focus lock” (page 59) is the[...]

27 Quick Start Basics Your images will not come out clear ly if you move the camera whe n you press the shutter button. When pressing the shutter button, be sure to hold the camera as shown in the illustration below, and keep it still by pressing your arms firmly against your sides as you shoot. Holding the camera still, carefully press t he shutte[...]

28 Quick Start Basics Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s monitor screen. • F or information about how to play back movies, see page 71. 1. Press [ p ] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode. • This will display one of the snapshots currently stored in memory. • In formation about the displayed snapshot also is included (pa[...]

29 Quick Start Basics If memory becomes full, you can delete images you no longer need to free up storage and record more images. IMPORT ANT! • Re member that a file (image) delete operation cannot be undone. • De leting an audio snapshot (page 78) delet es both the snapshot and the audio file. 1. Press [ p ] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mo de and [...]

30 Quick Start Basics Operation • Ne ver open the battery cover while the bac k lamp is flashing g reen. Doing so can result in the image you just shot being sa ved incorrectly, damage to other images stored in memory, malfunction of the camer a, etc. • If un wanted light is shining directly onto the lens, shade the len s with your hand when sh[...]

31 Snapshot Tutorial Snapshot Tutorial The Control Panel can be used to con figure camera settings. 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. This will select one of the Control Panel icons and display its settings. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the setting you want to change. * Image quality cannot be changed using the Control Panel. 3. Use [ 4 ] and [[...]

32 Snapshot Tutorial . Pixels A digital camera image is a collection of small dots called “pixels”. The more p ixels there are in an image, the more detail there will be. However, you generally can do with fewer pixels when printing an image (L size) through a print service, attaching an image to e-mail, when viewing the image on a computer, et[...]

33 Snapshot Tutorial Image Size Selection Tips Note that larger images have mo re pixels , so they take u p more memory space. • F or information about image size, image quality, and numbe r of images that can be stored, see page 142. • For information ab out movie image size, see page 68. • For information ab out resizing existing snapshots,[...]

34 Snapshot Tutorial . To select the image size 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the top Control Pane l option (Image Size). 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select an image size and then press [SET]. • T he initial factory default image size setting is “10M”. • Select ing “3:2” records images with an aspect r[...]

35 Snapshot Tutorial 1. In the REC mo de, press [ 2 ] ( ) once. 2. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the flash setting you want and then press [SET]. When the “ R Panel” menu item (page 107) is “Off” (so the Control Panel is not displayed), pressing [ 2 ] ( ) will cycle through the available flash settings. 3. Press the shutter bu tton to shoot[...]

36 Snapshot Tutorial NO TE • T ake care so your fingers and the strap do not block the flash. • T he desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is too far away or too close. • F lash charging time (page 145) depends on operating conditions (battery condition, ambient temperature, etc.). • Shooting with flash turned off when lightin[...]

37 Snapshot Tutorial The face detection feature adjusts focus and brightness to the faces in the image. 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the third Control Pan el option from the top (Face Detection). 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select “ G Face Detection: On ” and then press [SET]. 4. Point the camera at the subje[...]

38 Snapshot Tutorial Tips for Best Face Detection Results • T he camera performs center focus if it cannot detect a face. • Always make sure th at Auto Focus (AF) is selected as the focus mode when shooting with face detection. • F ace detection may take a bit longer when you hold the camera sideways. • De tection of the following ty pes of[...]

39 Snapshot Tutorial You can turn on the camera’s Anti Shake feature to reduce image blur due to subject movement or camera movement when shooting a movin g subject using telephoto, when shooting a fast-moving subject, or w hen shooting under dim lighting conditions. 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the fourth Co[...]

40 Snapshot Tutorial ISO sensitivity is a measur e of sensitivity to light. 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the fifth Control Pa nel option from the top (ISO Sensiti vity). 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. • “AUTO” ISO sensitivity alw ays is appli ed for movies, reg[...]

41 Snapshot Tutorial 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the shooting co ndition you want and then press [SET]. • When “ ‡ Auto WB” 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 caus e problems when the camera tries to determ[...]

42 Snapshot Tutorial You can manually adjust an image’s exp osure value (EV value) before shooting it. • Exposure Comp ensation Range: –2.0EV to +2.0EV • Un it: 1/3EV 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the third Control Pan el option from the bottom (EV Sh ift). 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to adjust the exposu re [...]

43 Snapshot Tutorial The easy mode eliminates troublesome setups and simplifies snapshot recording. This mode is recommended for those who are new to digital imaging. 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the second Cont rol Pa nel option from t he bottom (easy Mode). 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select “ | On” and the[...]

44 Snapshot Tutorial 1. Press [MENU]. The easy menu displays larger text than standard menus. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the menu item you want, and then press [SET]. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the setting yo u want, and then press [SET]. • An asterisk ( * ) indicates reset default settings. • See the following for details. – Flas[...]

45 Snapshot Tutorial 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the bottom Control Panel option (Date/Time). Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the date or time. NO TE • You can select either of two display style (page 113) for the date: Month/Day or Day/Month. • T he time is displayed using 24-hour format. Your camera provid[...]

46 Snapshot Tutorial NO TE • T he higher the digital zoom factor, the coarser the recorded imag e. Note that the camera also has a function that lets y ou reco rd using digital zoom without im age deterioration (page 46). • Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against image blur due to ca mera movement when shooting with telephoto. • Per[...]

47 Snapshot Tutorial • T he image deterioration point depends on the image size (page 32). The smaller the image size, the higher the zoom factor you can use before reaching the image deterioration point. • T hough digital zoom generally causes a deterioration of image quality, some digital zoom without image deterioration is possible with imag[...]

48 Recording Movie Images and Audio Recording Movie Images and Audio 1. Configure the quality se ttin g for the movie (page 68). The length of the movie you can reco rd will depend o n the quality setting you select. 2. In the REC m ode, pres s [ 0 ] (Movie). This will start recording and display Y on the monitor screen. Movie recording includes mo[...]

49 Recording Movie Images and Audio NO TE • Spending a long time usin g movie record ing will cause the camera to become slightly warm to the touch. This is normal and does n ot indicate malfunction. • T he camera also records audio. Note the following points when shooting a mo vie. – Take care that the microphone is not blocked by your finge[...]

50 Recording Movie Images and Audio 1. While a m ovie is b eing reco rd ed, press the shutter button. Movie recording continues a fter the snapshot is recorded. NO TE • You can use [ 2 ] ( ) w hile shooting a movie to change the flash mode setting. • Movie recording is inter rupted for a few seconds at the point w here a snapshot is recorded. ?[...]

51 Recording Movie Images and Audio NO TE • You can use [ 8 ] (D ISP) during audio recording to toggle the monitor screen on and off. • When mon itor screen contents are turned off, selecting the “Voice Recording” scene will cause the monit or screen to turn off immediately (page 118). About audi o data • Audio files can be played back on[...]

52 Using BEST SHOT Using BEST SHOT BEST SHOT provides you with a collection of sample “scenes” that show a variety of different types of shooting conditions. When you need to change the setu p of the camera, simply find the scene that matches wh at you are trying to achieve, and the camera sets up for it automatically. This helps to minimize th[...]

53 Using BEST SHOT 3. Press [SET] to configure the camera with the settings for the currently selected scene. This returns to the REC mode. • T he settings of the scene you selected remain in effect until you select a different scene. • T o select a different BEST SHOT scene, repeat the above procedure fro m step 1. 4. Press the shutter button.[...]

54 Using BEST SHOT . BEST SHOT Precautio ns • Some scenes like Night Scene and Fireworks result in a slow shutter speed setting. Since a slow shutter speed increases the chance of digital no ise in the image, the camera automatically performs a digital noise reduction pro cess when either of these scenes is selected. This means that it will take [...]

55 Advanced Settings Advanced Settings The following are menu op erations you can use to configure var ious camera settings. • You also can use the Control Panel (page 31) to configure some of the settings that appear on the menu screen. Refer to the pa ge references provided in this section for information about configuring settings using the Co[...]

56 Advanced Settings 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the menu item you want, and then press [ 6 ]. 4. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to change the setting. 5. After the setting is the way you want, press [SET]. • Pr essing [ 4 ] registers the selected setting and returns to the menu. • T o configure settings on another tab after pressing [ 4 ] to return [...]

57 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Focus *1 The focus ran ge is the dist ance from the le ns surfac e. *2 During movie recording, th e Auto Focus mo de is disable d. *3 The minimum chan ges along with th e optical zoo m setting. *4 The distanc e depends on shoo ting condit ions, and app ears on the mo nitor screen when [...]

58 Advanced Settings *5 (m) NO TE • Above value s are for reference only. For movie macro, the focus range is a few centimeters within the center d istance. To focus with manual focus 1. On the monitor screen, compose the image so the subject you want to focus on is within the yellow boundar y. 2. Watching t he image on the monitor screen use [ 4[...]

59 Advanced Settings NO TE • An Auto Ma cro feature detects how far the subject is fro m the lens and automatically selects either Macro Focus or Auto Focus accor dingly. • Use of th e flash together with Macro Focus can cause the light of the flash to become blocked, which may result in unwanted lens shadows in your ima ge. • Auto Macro can [...]

60 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Focus Frame You can use this procedure to select from among seven different shapes, inclu ding a heart shape, for the focus frame. NO TE • Ha lf-pressing the shutter button will cause the focus frame to change one of the shapes shown below. • When shooting with face detection or th[...]

61 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * CS While Continuous Shutter is turned on, images are continually recorded until memor y becomes full, as long as you keep the shutter button depressed. Releasing the shutter button stops shooting. NO TE • With co ntinuous shutter, exposure and focus for the fir st image are applied f[...]

62 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Self-timer With the Self-timer, pressing the shutter butto n starts a timer. The shutt er is released and the image is shot after a fixed amount of time. • T he front lamp flashes while the Self-timer cou ntdown is in progress. • You can interr upt an ongoing Self-timer countdown b[...]

63 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Face Detection For details, see the Control Pane l procedure on page 37. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Anti Shake For details, see the Control Pane l procedure on page 39. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * AF Area •“ I Multi” cannot be selected for the Auto [...]

64 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * easy Mode For details, see the Control Pane l procedure on page 43. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * L/R Key You can assign one of the six functions listed below to the [ 4 ] an d [ 6 ] keys. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Grid The on-screen grid can be displayed [...]

65 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Digital Zoom You can use this setting to turn digital zoom on or off. When digital zoom is turned off, operating the zoom controller zoom s the image with optical zoom only. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Review While Review is turned on, the camera will display a image f o[...]

66 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Memory When you turn off the camera, it remembe rs the current settings of all enabled memory items and restores them when you tu rn it back on. Any me mory item that is disabled will be returned to its initial defaul t setting whenever you turn off the camera. * Optical zoo m setting [...]

67 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Size For details, see the Control Pane l procedure on page 34. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * t Q uality (Snapshot) • T he “Fine” setting helps to br ing out det ails when shooting a finely detailed image of nature that includes d ense tree branches or le aves[...]

68 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * » Quality (Movie) Movie image quality is a standard that determi nes the detail, smo othness, and clarity of a movie during playback. Shooting with t he high-quality (WIDE) setting w ill result in better image quality, but it also shortens the amount of time you can shoot. • Mem[...]

69 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * IS O For details, see the Control Pane l procedure on page 40. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Metering The metering mode determines what part of t he subject is metered for exposure. • T he currently selected metering mode is indicated by an icon on the snap shot [...]

70 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Sharpness You can specify one of five sh arpness settings from +2 (sharpest) to –2 (least sharp). Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * S aturation You can specify one of five satura tion setti ngs from +2 (most saturated) to –2 (least saturated). Procedure [ r ] (REC)[...]

71 Viewing Snapshots and Movies Viewing Snapshots and Movies See page 28 for the procedure for viewing snapshots. 1. Press [ p ] (PLAY) and th en use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to display the movie you want to view. 2. Press [SET] to start playback. Movie Playback Controls • Playba ck may not be possible for movies not recorded with this camera. Viewing Sna[...]

72 Viewing Snapshots and Movies 1. In the PLAY mode, us e [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to scroll through the images un til the one you want is dis played. 2. Slide the zoom co ntroller towards z ( [ ) to zoom. You can use [ 8 ], [ 2 ], [ 4 ], and [ 6 ] to scroll the zoomed image on the monitor screen. Slide the zoom controller toward s w to unzoom the image. ?[...]

73 Viewing Snapshots and Movies 1. Use the AV cable t hat comes with th e camera to connect it to the TV. • Ma ke sure that you insert the cable connector into the USB/AV port until you feel it click securely into place. Failure to insert the connector fully can result in poor communication or malfunction. • N ote that even while the connector [...]

74 Viewing Snapshots and Movies 4. Now you can display images and pla y back movies as you normall y do. IMPORT ANT! • Befor e connecting to a TV to display images, be sure to configure the cam era’s [ r ] (REC) and [ p ] (PLAY) buttons for “Power On” or “Power On/Off” (page 115). • Audio is initially outpu t by the camera at maximum [...]

75 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Other Playback Functions (PLAY) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other playback operations. Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Slideshow • To sto p the slideshow, press [SET]. Pres sing [MENU] instead of [SET] stops the slideshow and returns to the men[...]

76 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * DPOF Printin g See page 84 for details. Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Protect IMPORT ANT! • No te that even if a file is protected, it will be deleted if you perform the format operation (page 117). Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF [...]

77 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Rotati on 1. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Rotation ” and then press [SET]. Each press of [SET] will rotate the displayed image 90 degrees left. 2. When the displayed ima ge is at the orientation you want, pr ess [MENU]. NO TE • No te that this [...]

78 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Trimming You can crop a snapsho t to trim parts you do not need, and save the result in a separate file. T he original snapshot is also retained. Use the zoom controller to zo om the image to the size you want, use [ 8 ], [ 2 ], [ 4 ], and [ 6 ] to dis[...]

79 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) 2. Press the shutter button again to stop audio recording. • T ake care that you do not block the camera’s micr ophone with your fingers while recording. • Good recording results are not possible when t he camera is too far away from what you are trying to r ecord. • You r camera supports the following aud[...]

80 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Copy Files can be copied from the camera’s built-in memory to a memor y card or from a memory card to built-in memory. NO TE • You can copy sna pshots, movies, audio snapshots, or Voice Recording files you recorded with this camera. Copying Files ([...]

81 Printing Printing • You can specify which images you want to print, the number of copies, and date stamp settings before printing (page 84). Printing Snapshot s Professiona l Print Service You can take a memory card that contains the images you want to print to a professional pr int service and have them printed. Printing on a Home Printer Pri[...]

82 Printing You can connect the camera directly to a printer that suppor ts PictBridge and print images without going through a computer. . To set up the camera before connecting to a printer 1. Turn on the camera and press [MENU]. 2. On the “Set U p” tab, selec t “USB” and then press [ 6 ]. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “P TP (Pict Br[...]

83 Printing . To print 1. Turn on the prin ter and load paper. 2. Turn on the camera. This will display the print menu screen. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Paper Size”, and then press [ 6 ]. 4. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select a paper size and then press [SET]. • T he following are the available pa per sizes. 3.5" x 5" , 5" x[...]

84 Printing . Digital Print O rder Format ( D POF) DPOF is a standard that allows you to include image type, number of copy, and time stamp on/off information on the memory card with the images. After configuring settings, you can use the memory card to print on a home printer that supports DPOF or take the memory card to a professional print servi[...]

85 Printing . Configuri ng the Same D POF Settings for All the Images Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * DPOF Printin g * All image s 1. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to specify the number of copies. You can specify a value up to 99. Specify 00 if you do not w ant to print the image. • If you want to include the date in the imag[...]

86 Printing . Date Stamp ing You can use one of the following three methods to include the recordin g date in the printout of an image. . Standards Supported by the Camera • PictBridge This is a standard of the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge, and perform im[...]

87 Using the Camera with a Computer Using the Camera with a Computer You can perform the operations described below while the camera is conne cted to a computer. * Windows only The procedures you need to per form when us ing the camera with your computer and when using the bundled software are different for Windows and the Macintosh. Things you can[...]

88 Using the Camera with a Computer Install the required software in acco rdance with the version of Windows you are running and what you want to do. * YouTube Uploa der for CASIO an d Photo Transpo rt will not run under 64-bit versions of Windows Vist a. Using the Came ra with a Windo ws Computer When you want to do this: Operating System Version [...]

89 Using the Camera with a Computer . Computer System Requiremen ts for Bundled Software Computer system requiremen ts are different for each of the applications. See the “Read me” file that comes with each application for details. Information about computer system requirements also can be found under “Compute r System Requirements for Bundle[...]

90 Using the Camera with a Computer 4. Turn off the camera and then use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect it to your comput er. • T he camera does not draw power over the USB cable. Make sure the ca mera’s battery is sufficiently charged before connecting. • Ma ke sure that you inser t the cable connector into the USB/AV por[...]

91 Using the Camera with a Computer 6. Windows Vista users: Click “S tart” and then “Computer”. Windows XP users: Click “Sta rt” and then “My Computer”. Windows 2000 users: Doubleclick “My Computer”. 7. Double-click “Removable Disk”. • You r computer recognizes the memory card loaded in t he camera (or built-in memory if t[...]

92 Using the Camera with a Computer . To view images you copied to your computer 1. Double-click the copied “DCIM” folder to open i t. 2. Double-click the folder that contai ns the image s you want to view. 3. Double-click the image file you want to view. • F or information about file names, see “Memory Folder Structure” on page 105. • [...]

93 Using the Camera with a Computer Windows Media Player, which is already installed on most computers, ca n be used for movie playback. To play back a movie , first copy the movie to your computer and then double-click the movie file. . Movie Playback Precautions • Be sure t o move the movie data to the hard disk of your computer before trying t[...]

94 Using the Camera with a Computer . To upload a movie fil e to YouTu be • Befor e you can use YouTube Uploader for CASIO, you need to go to the YouTube website (http://www.youtub e.com/) and register as a user there . • Do not upload any video that is copyri ghted (including neighboring copyrights) unless you yourself own the copyright or you[...]

95 Using the Camera with a Computer If you want to transfer images from your computer to the camera, install Photo Transport on your computer from the CD-ROM that come s with the camera. . To instal l Photo Transp ort 1. On the CD-ROM menu screen, se lect “Photo Transport”. 2. After reading the information about installation conditions and syst[...]

96 Using the Camera with a Computer . To transfer compu ter screen captures to the camera 1. Connect the camera to yo ur computer (page 89). 2. On your computer, clic k the following: Start * All Programs * CASIO * Photo Transport. This starts up Photo Transport. 3. Display the screen whose screen capture you want to transfer. 4. Click the [Capture[...]

97 Using the Camera with a Computer 1. Start up your computer, and plac e the bundled CD-RO M into its CD- ROM drive. Normally, this should cause the menu screen to appear automatically. If your computer does not display the menu scre en automatically, navigate to the CD- ROM on your computer and then doubl e-click the “AutoMenu.exe” file. 2. O[...]

98 Using the Camera with a Computer Install the required software in acco rdance with what version of the Macintosh OS you are running and what you want to do. IMPORT ANT! • T he camera does not support operation with Mac OS 8.6 or earlier, or Mac OS X 10.0. Operation is supported with Mac OS 9, X (10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5) only. Use the stan[...]

99 Using the Camera with a Computer 4. Turn off the camera and then use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect it to your Macintosh. • T he camera does not draw power over the USB cable. Make sure the ca mera’s battery is sufficiently charged before connecting. • Ma ke sure that you insert the cable connector into the USB/AV port[...]

100 Using the Camera with a Computer 6. Double-click the camera’s drive icon. 7. Drag the “DCIM” folder to the fold er to which you wa nt to copy i t. 8. After the copy operation i s complete, drag the drive icon to Trash. 9. On the camera, press [ON/OFF] to turn off the camera. After making sure that the gree n back lamp is un lit, disconnec[...]

101 Using the Camera with a Computer If you are running Mac OS X, you can use the iPhoto application that comes bundled with the operating system to manage your images. If you are running Mac OS 9, you will need to use commercially available software. You can use QuickTime, which comes bundled with your operat i ng system, to play back movies on a [...]

102 Using the Camera with a Computer 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, g o to the Adobe Systems Incorporated website and install Acrob at Reader. 1. On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder. 2. Open the “Digital Camera” fo lder and then o[...]

103 Using the Camera with a Computer Shooting with an Eye-Fi wireless SD memor y card loaded in the camera makes it possible to transfer image data automatically to a computer via wireless LAN. 1. Configure LAN access point, transfer destination and other settings for the Eye-Fi card in accordance wi th th e instructions that come with the Eye-Fi c[...]

104 Using the Camera with a Computer The camera creates a file and saves it each time you shoot a snapsh ot, record a movie, or perform any other ope ration that stores data. Files are grouped by storing them in folders. Each file and folder has its o wn unique name. • F or details about how folders are organized in memory, see “Memory Folder S[...]

105 Using the Camera with a Computer The camera stores images you shoot in accordance with the Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF). . About DCF DCF is a standard that makes it possible to view and print images recorded on one manufacturer’s camera on DCF-compliant de vices pr oduced by other manufacturers. You can transfer DCF-compliant imag[...]

106 Using the Camera with a Computer . Supported Imag e Files • Image files shot with this camera • DC F-compliant image files This camera may not be able to display an image, even if it is DCF-compliant. When displaying an image recorded on another camera , it may take a long time for the image to appear on this camera’s monitor screen. . Bu[...]

107 Other Settings (Set Up) Other Settings (Set Up) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other operations in both the REC mode and PLAY mode. Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * R Panel The REC mode screen layout settings le t you select t he layout of icons. • All screen shots in this manual show what a[...]

108 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * P Display The PLAY mode screen layout settings let y ou select how display images are shown on the monitor screen. Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Menu Color You can select from among six differ ent co lors for the menu screen. You also can specify the text color and the background design.[...]

109 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Eye-Fi Select “Off” to disable Eye-Fi card communication (page 103). Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Sounds • Setting a volume level of 0 mutes outpu t. Turning off Eye-Fi Card Communication (Eye-Fi) Configuring Camera Sound Se ttings (Sounds) Startup Specifies the startup sound Soun[...]

110 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Startup Display the image you want to use as yo ur startup image and then select “On”. • The startup image does not appear when you turn on the camera by pressing [ p ] (PLAY). • You can specify a snapshot you recorded as the st artup image, or you can use the special startup image[...]

111 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * World Time You can use the World Time scre en to view the current time in a zone that is dif ferent from your Home City when you go on a trip, et c. World Time disp lays the current time in 162 cities in 32 time zones around the globe. 1. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “World ” and then[...]

112 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Timestamp You can configure the camera to stamp the recording date only, or date and time in the lower right corner of each snapshot. • Once date and t ime information is stamped into a snapsho t, it cannot be edited or deleted. Example: December 19, 2010, 1:25 p.m. • Even if you do no[...]

113 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Date Style You can select from among three different styles for the d ate. Example: December 19, 2010 • This setting also affects the Control Pa nel date format as shown below (page 31 ). YY/MM/DD or MM/DD/YY: MM/DD DD/MM/YY: DD/MM Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Language . Specify the d[...]

114 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Sleep This feature turns o ff the monitor screen whenever no camera operation is performed for a preset amount of time. Press any button to turn the monitor screen back on. Trigger Time Settings: 30 sec, 1 min, 2 mi n, Off (Sleep is disa bled while “Off” is selected.) • Sleep is disa[...]

115 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * REC/PLAY • With “Pow er On/Off”, the camera turns off when you press [ r ] (REC) in the REC mode or [ p ] (PLAY) in the PLAY mode. • Ch ange this setting to anything besides “D isable” before connecting to a TV for image viewing. Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * USB You can use [...]

116 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Video Out You can use the procedure in this section to sele ct either NTSC or PAL as the video output system. You can also specify an aspe ct ratio of 4:3 or 16:9. • Select the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) that matches the type of TV you plan to use. Images will not display correctly if yo[...]

117 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Format If a memory card is load ed in the camera, this operation will form at the memory card. It will format built-in memory if no memory card is loaded. • The format operation will delete all conten ts on the memory card or in built-in memory. It cannot be undone. Make sure you do not [...]

118 Configuring Monitor Scre en Settings Configuring Monitor Screen Settings You can turn display information on and off by pressing [ 8 ] (DISP). You can configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode . Displays a histogram on the monitor screen which you can u se to check the exposure of an image befo re you shoot it. You also can dis[...]

119 Configuring Monitor Scre en Settings A histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an image in terms of the number of pixels. The vertical axis indica tes the number of pixels, while the horizontal axis indicates lightness. If the histogram appears too lopsided for some reason, you can use EV shift to move it left or right in order to[...]

120 Appendix Appendix . Avoid Use While In Motio n • Ne ver use the camera to record or pl ay back images while operating an automobile or other vehicle, or while walking. Lookin g at the monitor while in motion creates the risk of serious accident. . Directly V iewing the Sun or Bright Light • Ne ver look at the sun or any other br ight light [...]

121 Appendix . Smoke, abnormal odor, overheati ng, and other abnor malities • Co ntinued use of the camera while it is emitting smoke or strange odor, or while it is overheating creates the risk of fire and elect ric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the abo ve symptoms are present. 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Remove t[...]

122 Appendix . Locations To Be Avoide d • Ne ver leave the camera in any of the following types of locations. D oing so creates the risk of fire and electric shock. – Areas subject to large amounts of humidity or dust – Food preparation areas or other locations where oil smoke is pr esent – Near heaters, on a heated carpet, in areas exposed[...]

123 Appendix • Should you ever notice lea kage, strange odor, heat generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other abnormal cond iti on while using, charging, or storing a battery, immediately remove it from the camera or charger unit and keep it away from open flame. • Do not use or leave the battery under dire ct sunlight, in an automobi[...]

124 Appendix . Data Error Precautions Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in camera memory. – Removing the ba ttery or memory card while the camera is pe rforming some operation – Removing the ba ttery or memory card wh ile the back lamp is flashing [...]

125 Appendix . Caring for your camera • Ne ver touch the lens or flash window wi th your fingers. Finger smudges, dirt, and other foreign matter on the lens or flash window ca n interfere with proper operation of the camera. Use a blower or other m eans to keep the lens and flash window free of dirt and dust, and wipe gently with a soft, dry clot[...]

126 Appendix . Other Precaution s The camera becomes slightly warm dur ing use. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction. . Copyrights Except for your own personal enjoyment, unau thorized use of use of sna pshots or movies of images whose rig hts belong to others, without the permission of the right holder, is forbidden by copyright laws .[...]

127 Appendix Any and all unauthorized commercial copying, distribution, and copying of the bundled software over a networ k are prohibited. This product’s YouTube upload functionality is included under license from YouT ube, LLC. The presence of YouTube upload func tio nality in this product is not an endorsement or recommendation of the product [...]

128 Appendix If the [CHARGE] lamp flashes red... • Ch arging cannot be performed because ambient temperature or the temper ature of the charger is too hot or too cold. Leave the ca mera in a location whose temperature is within the range where charging can be performed. When the camera returns to a temperature where charging can be performed, the[...]

129 Appendix . Precautions during Use • Opera tion provided by a battery un der cold conditions is always less than operation under normal temperatures. This is due to t he characteristics of the battery, not the camera. • Ch arge the battery in an area where the temperature is with in the range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). Outside this t[...]

130 Appendix See page 21 for information about supported memory car ds and how to load a memory card. Press the memory card and then release it. This will cause it to pop out of the memory card slot slightly. Pull the card out the rest of the way and then insert another one. • Ne ver remove a card from the camera while the back lamp is flashing g[...]

131 Appendix . Memory Card Handling Prec autions Certain types of cards can slow down pr ocessing speeds. In particula r, you may experience problems saving high-quality (WID E) movies. Use of certain types of memory cards increase the time it takes to record movies, which can cause movie frames to be lost. This condition is indicated by » and Y f[...]

132 Appendix Computer system requiremen ts are different for each of the applications. Be sure to check the requirements for the particular a ppl ication you are trying to use. Note that the values provided here are minimum r equirements f or running each application. Actual requirements are greater, dep ending on the number of images and the sizes[...]

133 Appendix The tables in this section show the initia l default settings that are configured for menu items (displayed when you press [MENU]) af ter you reset the camera (page 117). Menu items depend on whet her the camera is in the REC mode or PLAY mode. • A dash (–) indicates an item whose setting is not reset or an item fo r which there is[...]

134 Appendix “Set Up” Tab . PLAY Mode “PLAY” Tab “Set Up” Tab • T he contents of the “Set Up” tab are the same in the R EC mode and PLAY mode. Panel On Display Wide Menu Color Type 1 Eye-Fi On Sounds Startup: Sound 1 / Half Shutter: Sound 1 / Shutter: Sound 1 / Operation: Sound 1 / = Operation: ...//// / = Play: ...//// Startup Of[...]

135 Appendix When things don’t go rig ht... Troubleshooting Problem Poss ible Cause an d Recommended Actio n Power Supply Power does not turn on. 1) The battery ma y not be lo aded corre ctly (page 17). 2) The battery may b e dead. Charge the ba ttery (page 15). If the battery go es dead soon aft er being char ged, it means t he battery ha s reac[...]

136 Appendix The subject is out of focus in the recorded i mage. The image may not be focused pro perly. When compos ing the image, make sur e the subje ct is locat ed inside the focus frame. The flash does not fire. 1) If ? (Flash Off) is selected as t he flash mod e, change to another m ode (page 35). 2) I f the battery i s dead, cha rge it (page[...]

137 Appendix A recorde d image was not saved. 1) Camera power may have been turned off b efore the s ave operation was co mplete, which will re sult in the image not being save d. If the ba ttery indicator shows , charge th e battery as soon as po ssible (page 18). 2) Y ou may have removed th e memory card fr om the camera before the sa ve operatio[...]

138 Appendix Playback The color of the playback i mage is different fr om what appears on th e monitor scr een when shooti ng. Sunlight o r light from anot her source may be shining d irectly into the len s when yo u are shoo ting. Positi on the camer a so sunlight do es not shine direct ly into the l ens. Images are not displayed. This camera ca n[...]

139 Appendix Language sel ection screen appea rs when the camera is turned on. 1) Y ou did not conf igure initia l settings after purcha sing the camera or the batter y may have b een left wit h a dead battery. Check the camer a setup (pages 19, 113). 2) T here may be a proble m with the camera ’s memory data. If this is the c ase, perform t he r[...]

140 Appendix Display Messages ALERT The camera’s protection function may have activated because camera temperature is too high. T urn off the camera and wait until it cools down before trying to use it again. Battery is low. Battery power is low. Card ERROR There is something wrong with the memory card. Turn off the camera, remove the memory card[...]

141 Appendix RETRY POWER ON The lens came into contact with an obstruction while moving. The camera will turn off automatically when this message appears. Remove the obstruction and turn power back on again. SYSTEM ERROR Your camera system is corr upted. Contact your retailer or an authorized CASIO authorized service center. The card is locked. The[...]

142 Appendix Snapshot Number of Snapshots/Movie Rec ording Time/ Voice Recording Time Image Size (Pixels) Image Quality Approxim ate Image File Size Built-in Memory Snapshot Recordi ng Capacity SD Memory Card (1GB) Snapshot Recording Capacity 10M (3648 x 2736) Fine 6.4 MB 2 150 Normal 3.38 MB 5 285 Economy 2.27 MB 7 425 3:2 (3648 x 2432) Fine 5.6 M[...]

143 Appendix Movies Voice Recording * Snapshot, mo vie recordi ng capacity, and voice reco rding capaci ty values a re approxim ate and intende d for refer ence only. Act ual capacit y depends on ima ge contents. * File size an d data rate v alues are appr oximate and i ntended fo r reference only. Actual values dep end on the type of im age being [...]

144 Appendix Specifi cations File Forma t Snapshots : JPEG (Exi f Version 2.2) ; DCF 1.0 standa rd; DPOF compliant Movies: Moti on JPEG AVI, IMA-A DPCM audio (monaur al) Audio (Voice Recording) : WAV (monaur al) Recordin g Media Bu ilt-in Memory (I mage Storage Area : 17.8MB) SD/SDHC Recorded I mage Sizes Snapshot: 10M (3648 x 2736), 3:2 (3 648 x 2[...]

145 Appendix Sensitivity (St andard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure I ndex) Snapshots: Auto, ISO 64, IS O 100, ISO 2 00, ISO 400 , ISO 800, ISO 1600 Movies: Auto Self-timer Approximate Trigger Ti mes: 10 seconds , 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer Flash Mode s Auto, Off, On, Re d-eye reduct ion Flash Ran ge (ISO Sensitivity: Aut o) Wide Angle: [...]

146 Appendix Approximate Battery Life All of the values provided below represent th e approximate amount of time under normal temperature (23°C (73°F )) before the camera turns off. These values are not guaranteed. Low temperatures shorten batter y life. • Batter y: NP-80 (Rated Capacity: 700 mAh) • Re cording Medium: 1GB SD memory card (PRO [...]

147 Appendix . Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-80) . Charger unit (BC-80L) • Power cord precautions for use in Singapore The power cord set is not supplied. The power cord used must comply with relevant national and/or international sta ndards. Rated Vol tage 3.7 V Rated Capaci tance 700 mAh Operating Te mperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) D[...]

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