Casio EX-Z4U инструкция обслуживания

E Digital Camera EX-Z4U User’s Guide K857PCM2DMX 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. Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20) CD-ROM USB Cradle (CA-21A) USB Cable Basic Reference PHOT O CHARGE USB Special AC Adaptor (AD-C51J) Camera Strap[...]

INTRODUCTION 3 Contents I 2 INTRODUCTION Unpacking .................................................................... 2 Features ....................................................................... 9 Precautions ................................................................. 1 1 General Precautions 1 1 Data Error Precautions 13 Operating con[...]

INTRODUCTION 4 43 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording an Image ................................................... 43 Aiming the Camera 43 Recording an Image 44 Recording Precautions 46 About Auto Focus 47 About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 47 Using the Optical Viewfinder ...................................... 48 Using Zoom .............................[...]

INTRODUCTION 5 85 PLA YBACK Basic Playback Operation .......................................... 85 Playing an Audio Snapshot 86 Flipping the Display .................................................... 87 Zooming the Display Image ....................................... 88 Resizing an Image ..................................................... 89 C[...]

INTRODUCTION 6 11 7 OTHER SETTINGS Configuring Sound Settings ...................................... 1 1 7 T o configure sound settings 1 17 T o set the volume level 1 18 Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ............ 1 18 Configuring Power Down Image Settings ................. 1 19 Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method [...]

INTRODUCTION 7 150 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Using the Album Feature ......................................... 150 Creating an album 150 Selecting an Album Layout 151 Configuring Detailed Album Settings 152 Viewing Album Files 154 Saving an Album 157 Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ............... 157 About the bundled CD-ROM 157 Com[...]

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 through the use of the EX-[...]

INTRODUCTION 9 Features • 4.0 million Effective Pixels A high-resolution megapixel CCD provides 4.0 million effective pixels (4.23 million total pixels) for images that print beautifully. • 2.0-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen • 12X seamless zoom 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom • 10MB Flash memory Images can be recorded without using a me[...]

INTRODUCTION 10 • Real-time histogram An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you view the effect on overall image brightness, which makes shooting under difficult lighting conditions easier than ever before. • World Time A simple operation sets the current time for your current location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 ti[...]

INTRODUCTION 11 Precautions General Precautions Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the EX-Z4U. All references in this manual to “ this camera ” and “ the camera ” refer to the CASIO EX-Z4U Digital Camera. • Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while operating a motor vehicle or while wa[...]

INTRODUCTION 12 • Never use the AC adaptor to power any other device besides this camera. Never use any other AC adaptor besides the one that comes with this camera. • Never cover the AC adaptor with a quilt, blanket, or other cover while it is in use, and do not use it near a heater. • At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor power cord f[...]

INTRODUCTION 13 Operating conditions • This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0 ° C to 40 ° C (32 ° F to 104 ° F). • Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas. — In areas subject to direct sunlight — In areas subject to high humidity or dust — Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to t[...]

INTRODUCTION 14 Lens • Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction. • 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 usi[...]

QUICK START GUIDE 15 QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! 1. Load the battery (page 26). 2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery (page 28). • It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge. 1 2 3 Stopper P H OT O CHAR G E U S B D I SP MENU SET R E C PLAY 2 1[...]

QUICK START GUIDE 16 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Press [  ] to select the language you want. 3. Press [SET] to register the language setting. 4. Use [  ], [  ], [  ], and [  ] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET]. 5. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the city you want, and then press [...]

QUICK START GUIDE 17 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Align the mode selector with “ PLAY ” . 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to scroll through the images. D IS P M E N U SET REC PL A Y 1 3 2 To view a recorded image (See page 85 for details.) 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Align the mode selector with “ REC[...]

QUICK START GUIDE 18 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Align the mode selector with “ PLAY ” . 3. Press [  ] ( ). 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to display the image you want to delete. 5. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Delete ” . • To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything, select “ Cancel ” .[...]

GETTING READY 19 GETTING READY This section contains information about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera. About This Manual This section contains information about the conventions used in this manual. ■ Terminology The following table defines the terminology used in this manual. ■ Button Operations Button oper[...]

GETTING READY 20 6 5 1 2 3 4 ■ Front General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. Camera 1 Shutter release button 2 Power button 3 Flash 4 Self-timer lamp 5 Microphone 6 Lens 7 Viewfinder 8 Operation lamp 9 Mode selector 0 [MENU] button A Zoom button B Strap ring C [SET] button D [ [...]

GETTING READY 21 H IJ H Battery compartment cover I Connector J Tripod screw hole * Use this hole when attaching to a tripod. ■ Bottom USB Cradle Simply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB cradle lets you perform the following tasks. • Battery charging (page 28) • Automatic transfer of images to a computer (page 136) • Viewing of[...]

GETTING READY 22 Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera ’ s status. REC mode 1 Flash Mode indicator None Auto Flash Off Flash On Red-eye reduction • If the camera detects that flash is required while auto flash is selected, the flash on indicator will appear when the shutt[...]

GETTING READY 23 E F G D H D Digital zoom indicator E Shutter speed value • An out of range aperture or shutter speed causes the corresponding monitor screen value to turn amber. F Aperture value G ISO sensitivity H Zoom indicator • Left side indicates optical zoom. • Right side indicates digital zoom.[...]

GETTING READY 24 PLAY mode 5 Quality FINE NORMAL ECONOMY 6 Built-in memory selected for data storage. Memory card selected for data storage. 7 Date and time 8 Battery capacity IMPORTANT! • Some information may not display properly if you display an image that was recorded using a different digital camera model. 12 4 5 6 3 7 8 1 PLAY mode file typ[...]

GETTING READY 25 Indicators on (page 22) Histogram on (page 78) Indicators off Monitor screen off Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Each press of the [DISP] button changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below. IMPORTANT! • You cannot turn off the monitor screen in the following cases: In the PLAY mode, in the BESTSHOT mode.[...]

GETTING READY 26 Attaching the Strap Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the illustration. 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[...]

GETTING READY 27 2. While pulling the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration, align the arrow mark on the battery with the arrow mark on the camera and slide the battery into the camera. Arrow marks NP-20 Stopper 3. Swing the battery compartment cover closed, and then slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow. IM[...]

GETTING READY 28 To charge the battery 1. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN 5.3V] connector of the USB cradle. 2. Extend the prongs of the AC adaptor, and then plug it into a household power outlet. To remove the battery 1. Open the battery compartment cover. 2. Pull the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow. • This will caus[...]

GETTING READY 29 3. Turn off the camera. 4. Set the camera onto the USB cradle. • Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on. • The [CHARGE] lamp on the USB cradle should turn red, indicating that charging has started. When charging is complete, the [CHARGE] lamp will turn green. 5. After charging is complete, remove the [...]

GETTING READY 30 ■ If the camera works normally 1. Continue using the camera until the current charge is used up, and then charge the battery. ■ If the camera does not work normally This can mean there is a problem with how the battery is loaded. 1. Remove the battery from the camera and check the battery contacts for dirt. If the contacts are [...]

GETTING READY 31 • The above values are based on a new battery starting from a full charge. Repeated charging shortens battery life. • Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash, zoom and other functions, and how long you leave power turned on. * 2 Normal Recording Conditions • Temperature: 23 ° C (73 ° F) • Monitor Screen[...]

GETTING READY 32 Power Supply Precautions Note the following precautions when handling or using the battery and the optional charger unit. ■ Battery Handling Precautions ● SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before trying to use the battery for the first time. Keep these safety precautions and all operating instr[...]

GETTING READY 33 • Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other abnormal condition while using, charging, or storing a battery, immediately remove it from the camera or optional charger unit and keep it away from open flame. • If the battery does not achieve full charge after the normal[...]

GETTING READY 34 ● BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS • Make sure you remove the battery when you do not plan to use the camera for a long time. A battery left in the camera discharges very small amounts of power even when power is turned off, which can lead to a dead battery or the need for longer charging before the next use. • Store the battery i[...]

GETTING READY 35 • Use the AC adaptor where it will not be splashed with water. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock. • Do not place a vase or any other container filled with liquid on top of the AC adaptor. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock. • Make sure you always remove the camera from the USB cradle before conn[...]

GETTING READY 36 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 the REC mode. Performing any button operation causes the monitor screen to turn back on. Auto Power Off : Turns[...]

GETTING READY 37 Using the On-screen Menus Pressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screen that you can use to perform various operations. The menu that appears depends on whether you are in the REC mode or the PLAY mode. The following shows an example menu procedure in the REC mode. 1. Turn on the camera, and then align the mode selector with[...]

GETTING READY 38 ● 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 Register an option selection and exit the menu screen Register an option selection and return to the menu s[...]

GETTING READY 39 6. Perform one of the following operations to apply the setting you configured. To do this: Apply the setting and exit the menu screen. Apply the setting and return to feature selection in step 4. Apply the setting and return to tab selection in step 3. Perform this key operation: Press [SET]. Press [  ]. 1. Press [  ]. 2. Us[...]

GETTING READY 40 IMPORTANT! • The camera ’ s clock settings are cleared whenever power is totally cut off. This can happen if the battery goes dead while the camera is not being supplied power by the USB cradle. The clock setting screen will appear automatically the next time you turn on power after the settings are cleared. Set the date and ti[...]

GETTING READY 41 3. Use [  ], [  ], [  ], and [  ] to select the geographical area where you live, and then press [SET]. 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the name of the city where you live, and then press [SET]. 5. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the summer time (DST) setting you want, and then press [SET]. When you want to do th[...]

GETTING READY 42 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 [  ] and [  ]. Press [  ] and [  ]. Press [DISP]. 7. Set the current date and the time. 6. Use[...]

43 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTE • Your image will be blurred if you move the camera when pressing the shutter release button. Press the shutter release button carefully, taking care that there is no camera movement. This is especially important when available lighting is low, which slows down the shutter speed. This section describes the basic proc[...]

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

45 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Shutter release button 4. Press the shutter release button half way to focus the image. • When you press the shutter release button half way, the camera ’ s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image, and displays the shutter speed and aperture values. • You can tell whether the image is focused by observing t[...]

46 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 5. After making sure that the image is focused properly, press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to record. • The number of images that can be stored in memory depends on the resolution setting you are using (pages 55,174). • Press the shutter release button gently to avoid camera movement. Shutter rel[...]

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

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

49 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using Zoom Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom. Optical Zoom The range of the optical zoom factor is shown below. Optical Zoom Factor Range: 1X to 3X 1. In the REC mode, press the zoom button to change the zoom factor. Zoom out Zoom in MENU REC Zoom button 2. Compose the image and t[...]

50 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Digital Zoom Digital zoom is activated after you reach the maximum optical zoom factor (3X). It enlarges the part of the image at the center of the image screen. The range of the digital zoom factor is shown below. Digital Zoom Factor Range: 3X to 12X (in combination with optical zoom) 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. U[...]

51 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Flash Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Press [  ] ( ) to select the flash mode. • Each press of [  ] ( ) cycles through the flash mode settings shown below on the monitor screen. Flash mode indicator DISP MENU SET [  ] ( ) IMPORTA[...]

52 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 3. Record the image. IMPORTANT! • The flash unit of this camera fires a number of times when you record an image. The initial flashes are pre-flashes, which the camera uses to obtain information that it uses for exposure settings. The final flash is for recording. Make sure that you keep the camera still until the shutter[...]

53 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Flash Unit Status You can find out the current flash unit status by pressing the shutter release button half way and checking the monitor screen and red operation lamp. Red operation lamp * The indicator is also shown on the monitor screen when the flash unit is ready to fire. * Red operation lamp It means this: Flash unit [...]

54 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 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 release button. A Triple Self-timer feature lets you perform three consecutive self-timer operations to record three images. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Use [  ] and [  [...]

55 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 5. Record the image. • When you press the shutter release button, the self-timer lamp flashes and the shutter releases after the self- timer reaches the end of its countdown. • You can interrupt an ongoing self-timer countdown by pressing the shutter release button while the self- timer lamp is flashing. NOTE • The ?[...]

56 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTES • If you plan to make large prints of your images or otherwise use them in applications where high- resolution is your top priority, select the “ 2304 x 1728 ” image size. • If you plan to send images as e-mail attachments or otherwise use them in applications where data economy is your top priority, select th[...]

57 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTE • Use the “ Fine ” setting when image quality is your top priority and file size is secondary. Conversely, use the “ Economy ” setting when file size is your top priority and image quality is secondary. IMPORTANT! • Actual file size depends on the type of image you record. This means that the remaining imag[...]