E Digital Camera EX-Z120 User’s Guide Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product. • Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’s Guide. • Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference. • For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the official EXILIM Website at http://www.exilim.com/.
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Unpacking Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
INTRODUCTION 26 Contents GETTING READY About This Manual ..................................................... 26 2 INTRODUCTION General Guide ............................................................ 27 Camera Unpacking .................................................................... 2 REC Modes PLAY Mode Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Features ....................................................................... 9 Precautions ................................................
INTRODUCTION 55 Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 87 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 89 Recording an Image ...................................................
INTRODUCTION Using the Histogram ................................................. 116 Displaying the 9-image View .................................... 145 REC Mode Camera Settings .................................... 119 Displaying the Calendar Screen ..............................
INTRODUCTION 165 OTHER SETTINGS 175 Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 165 To configure sound settings To set the confirmation tone volume level To set the audio volume level for movie and audio snapshot playback USING A MEMORY CARD Using a Memory Card .............................................. 176 165 165 To insert a memory card into the camera To replace the memory card Formatting a Memory Card 166 176 177 178 Copying Files .....................................
INTRODUCTION 193 224 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER APPENDIX Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ......... 193 Menu Reference ....................................................... 224 Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 200 Indicator Lamp Reference ........................................ 227 Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer .................................................................. 204 Troubleshooting Guide ..........................................
INTRODUCTION • Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon Technologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA). • Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. • Other company, product and service names used herein may also be trademarks or service marks of others.
INTRODUCTION ■ LCD Panel The LCD panel is a product of the latest LCD manufacturing technology that provides a pixel yield of 99.99%. This means that less than 0.01% of the total pixels are defective (they do not turn on or always remain turned on). 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.
INTRODUCTION • Voice Recording (page 115) Quick and easy recording of voice input. • 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). • Calendar screen (page 146) A simple operation displays a full-month calendar on the camera’s monitor screen.
INTRODUCTION • DCF Data Storage (page 205) DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage protocol provides image compatibility between the digital camera and printers. • 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.
INTRODUCTION ■ Directly Viewing the Sun or Bright Light Precautions • Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the camera’s viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight. 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. ■ Flash • Never use the flash unit in areas where flammable or explosive gas may be present.
INTRODUCTION ■ Display Panel ■ Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, and other abnormalities • 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 liquid ever get into your mouth, immediately rinse your mouth out and contact your physician.
INTRODUCTION ■ Water and Foreign Matter ■ Dropping and Rough Treatment • 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, near the ocean or other body of water, or in a bathroom.
INTRODUCTION ■ Disassembly and Modification ■ Backing Up Important Data • 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. • Always keep backup copies of important data in camera memory by transferring it to a computer or other storage device.
INTRODUCTION ■ Batteries ■ Alkaline 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 batteries to heat or fire. — Never mix new batteries with old ones. — Never mix batteries of different types.
INTRODUCTION • Battery fluid can damage your eyes. Should battery fluid get into your eyes accidentally, immediately rinse them with clean tap water and then consult a physician. • If batteries are to be used by young children, make sure that a responsible adult makes them aware of the precautions and proper handling instructions, and make sure that they handle batteries correctly. • Should fluid from batteries accidentally get onto clothing or your skin, immediately rinse it off with clean tap water.
INTRODUCTION ■ AC Adaptor (Option) • 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. • Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock. • Misuse of the optional AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
INTRODUCTION ■ Battery Life Data Error Precautions • The battery lives noted in the User’s Guide are approximate values until power fails, based on use of batteries of recommended brands at temperature 23°C (73°F), and do not guarantee you will be able to achieve operation for the life noted. Actual battery life is greatly affected by the battery brand, battery production date, and ambient temperature. • Leaving the camera on can run down batteries and cause the low battery warning to appear.
INTRODUCTION Operating conditions Condensation • This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). When using the alkaline batteries that come bundled with the camera, certain conditions (the amount of time the batteries spent in storage before being used, operating temperature, recording conditions) can cause failure of the camera to operate at temperatures below 5°C (41°F). Because of this, use of rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries is recommended.
INTRODUCTION Power Supply Caring for your camera • 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. • This camera does not have separate batteries for the clock. The date and time settings of the camera are cleared whenever power is totally cut off (from both the batteries and AC adaptor). Be sure to reconfigure these settings after power is interrupted (page 168).
QUICK START GUIDE 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-3UB,or HR-3UF batteries are recommended when using rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries to power this camera.
QUICK START GUIDE To configure display language and clock settings • Be sure to configure the following settings before using the camera to record images. See page 52 for details. 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to select the language you 1 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 city you want, and then press [SET].
QUICK START GUIDE To record an image See page 55 for details. Before using a commercially available memory card, be sure to first format it using the camera’s formatting procedure. For details about formatting a memory card, see page 178. Snapshot mode icon Green operation lamp 3 1 3 4 1. Press [ ] (REC). • This enters the REC (recording) mode. Focus frame 2. Align the mode dial with “ ” (Snapshot mode). 3.
QUICK START GUIDE To view a recorded image To delete an image See page 129 for details. See page 157 for details. 1 1 2, 3, 4, 5 2 1. Press [ ] (PLAY). • This enters the PLAY (playback) mode. 2. Use [왗] and [왘] to scroll through the images. 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.
GETTING READY GETTING READY This section contains information about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera. This term as used in this manual: “digital noise” About This Manual This section contains information about the conventions used in this manual. ■ Button Operations Button operations are indicated by the button name inside of brackets ([ ]). ■ Terminology The following table defines the terminology used in this manual.
GETTING READY ■ File Memory General Guide 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 following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.
GETTING READY ■ Back ■ Side 9 0 AB J [DC IN 3V] C J K L D E (AC adaptor connector) K [USB/AV] (USB/AV port) L Terminal panel cover [왖] I H F [왗] [왘] [왔] [SET] M Memory card slot N Memory card cover G 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 M N 28 Open Terminal Panel Cover/ Memory Card Cover
GETTING READY ■ Bottom O Battery compartment P Battery cover Q Stopper R Tripod screw hole * Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.
GETTING READY 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 1 2 3 4 567 1 Flash mode indicator 89 Auto 0 appears momentarily when you select auto focus, and then disappears.
GETTING READY 7 Metering mode indicator (page 124) Multi Center Weighted Spot 8 • Snapshots: Image size (page 77) 9 • Snapshots: Memory capacity (pages 59, 238) • Movies: Remaining recording time (page 111) 0 • Snapshots: Image quality (page 78) F : Fine N : Normal E : Economy • Movies: Image quality (page 110) HQ : High Quality NORMAL : Normal LP : Long Play A EV value (page 87) NOTE • Changing the setting of any one of the following functions will cause Icon Help text to appear on the monitor screen
GETTING READY ■ Exposure Panel G The exposure panel is an area in the lower right corner of the REC modes monitor screen that shows various adjustable parameters. You can also use the exposure panel to adjust exposure settings. H I J Exposure Panel K G Digital zoom indicator (page 67) H ISO sensitivity (page 123) • The following explains the items that appear on the exposure panel. Note that the current REC mode determines which items appear.
GETTING READY 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). 3 EV shift (exposure compensation value) (page 87) Use this item to adjust the exposure compensation (EV shift) value. • The EV shift value appears in the exposure panel when the mode dial is set to “A” (aperture priority AE) or “S” (shutter speed priority AE).
GETTING READY 5 • Snapshots: Image Size PLAY Mode 12 (page 77) • Movies: Image quality (page 110) HQ : High Quality NORMAL : Normal LP : Long Play 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 F E D 6 ISO sensitivity (page 123) 7 Aperture value (pages 59, 92, 95) 8 Shutter speed value (pages 59, 94, 95) CB A 0 9 Date and time (page 168) 1 PLAY mode file type Snapshot (page 159) Movie Example : When a file named CIMG0023.
GETTING READY IMPORTANT! Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen • Some information may not display properly if you display an image that was recorded using a different digital camera model. Each press of [DISP] changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below.
GETTING READY ■ PLAY Mode IMPORTANT! Indicators on • 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 recording function. • Pressing [DISP] in the Voice Recording REC mode toggles the monitor screen on (“indicators on”) and off.
GETTING READY Attaching the Strap Power Requirements Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the illustration. Your camera features a two-way power supply that lets you use either AA-size batteries or household AC current. A set of AA-size alkaline batteries is supplied with the camera. The other items listed below are available separately. ■ Batteries Strap ring • Two AA-size alkaline batteries: LR6 (bundled) • Two AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
GETTING READY To load batteries SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. brand type HR-3UA, HR3UB,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 HR3UF batteries. 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Slide the stopper on the bottom of the camera in the direction indicated by the arrow, and then slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow.
GETTING READY ■ Low Battery Indicator 3. Load batteries as shown in the illustration. The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on the monitor screen changes as battery power is used. The indicator means that remaining battery power is low. Note that you will not be able to record images while the battery indicator is . Immediately replace the batteries whenever either of these indicators appears. Battery Level 4.
GETTING READY ■ Tips to Make the Batteries Last Longer ■ Specifying the Battery Type • 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 using [DISP] to turn off the monitor screen.
GETTING READY IMPORTANT! Battery Precautions • 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.
GETTING READY ■ Alkaline Battery Life Example2 : Approximately 40 shots when shooting at a temperature of 0°C (32°F). MX1500 DURACELL ULTRA alkaline batteries, monitor on, zoom operation between full wide and full telephoto every 30 seconds, during which two images are recorded with flash; power turned off and back on every time 10 images are recorded. • Note that the above number of shots is approximate and is provided for reference only.
GETTING READY ■ Using Rechargeable Batteries ■ Refreshing Rechargeable Batteries 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. 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.
GETTING READY IMPORTANT! Using AC Power • Performing the battery refresh operation reduces the battery charge level to almost zero. Never load refreshed batteries into the camera without charging them first. Though you may be able to momentarily turn on the camera while refreshed uncharged batteries are loaded, power may suddenly fail, leaving the lens extended, or some other misoperation may occur. • You do not need to perform the above operation each time you charge the batteries.
GETTING READY ■ Using AC Adaptor In Another Geographic Area 3. Plug the AC power cord into an electrical outlet. • 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 receptacles in that country. • Never use the AC adaptor with a voltage converter.
GETTING READY ■ AC Adaptor Precautions Turning the Camera On and Off • 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 risk of damaging the camera whenever you disconnect the AC adaptor without first turning power off.
GETTING READY ■ To turn off the camera NOTE • Pressing [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera enters the REC mode, while pressing [ ] (PLAY) enters the PLAY mode. • Pressing [ ] (PLAY) while in a REC mode switches to the PLAY mode. The lens retracts about 10 seconds after switching modes. 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).
GETTING READY ● See “Using the On-screen Menus” (page 49) for information about how to use menus. 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. Performing any button operation causes the monitor screen to turn back on. Auto Power Off : Turns off power if you do not perform any operation for a specified amount of time.
GETTING READY • The Auto Power Off and Sleep features are disabled in the following cases. 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.
GETTING READY 2. Press [MENU]. ● Menu Screen Operations Selection cursor (indicates the currently selected item) Tab [MENU] [왖] [왘] [왗] [왔] [SET ] Settings 50 When you want to do this: Do this: Move between tabs Press [왗] and [왘]. Move from the tab to the settings Press [왔]. Move from the settings to the tab Press [왖]. Move between the settings Press [왖] and [왔]. Display the options available for a setting Press [왘] or press [SET]. Select an option Press [왖] and [왔].
GETTING READY 3. Press [왗] or [왘] to select the tab you want, 6. Perform one of the following operations to and then press [SET] to move the selection cursor from the tab to the settings. apply the setting you configured. 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the feature whose setting you want to configure, and then press [왘]. • Instead of pressing [왘], you could also press [SET]. Example: To select the “Continuous” item. To do this: Perform this key operation: Apply the setting and exit the menu screen.
GETTING READY • 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.
GETTING READY 3. Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and To configure display language and clock settings [왘] to select the geographical area where you live, and then press [SET]. 1. Press the power button, [ [ ] (REC) or ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera. 2. Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to select the language you want, and then press [SET]. 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the name of the city where you live, and then press [SET].
GETTING READY 6. Use [왖] and [왔] to 7. Set the current date select the date format setting you want, and then press [SET]. and the time. Example: December 24, 2005 To display the date like this: Select this format: 05/12/24 YY/MM/DD 24/12/05 DD/MM/YY 12/24/05 MM/DD/YY To do this: Do this: Change the setting at the current cursor location Press [왖] and [왔]. Move the cursor between settings Press [왗] and [왘]. Toggle between 12-hour and 24hour timekeeping Press [DISP]. 8.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING BASIC IMAGE RECORDING This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image. Recording an Image • (Snapshot mode) Use this mode to record still images. This is the mode you should normally use for image recording. • (BEST SHOT mode) This mode makes camera setup as easy as selecting the applicable sample scene. Select one of the BEST SHOT scenes and the camera automatically configures itself with the setup for that scene (page 98).
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTE Snapshot mode icon Aiming the Camera • The icon of the currently selected recording mode (like for the Snapshot mode) is displayed on the monitor screen. 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. 56 • Horizontal Hold the camera still in both hands, with your arms firmly against your sides.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! Recording an Image (Snapshot Mode) • Make sure your fingers and the strap do not block the flash, microphone, self-timer lamp or lens. Self-timer lamp 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.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 1. Press the power button or [ 2. Align the mode dial ] (REC) to turn Power button [ Snapshot mode icon with “ ” (Snapshot mode) (page 55). on the camera. ] • The (Snapshot mode) icon is displayed on the monitor screen while the Snapshot mode is selected. Focus frame • This causes an image or a message to appear on the monitor screen, and then enters the currently selected recording mode. 3.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING ● Green Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation 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 frame and the green operation lamp.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING *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 the CCD. A larger shutter speed value indicates that the shutter remains open longer, which means more light reaches the CCD.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the easy Mode ■ Using the easy Mode Menu The easy mode eliminates troublesome setups. This mode is recommended for those who are new to digital imaging. In the easy mode, menu display is limited to flash, selftimer, and image size settings. All other settings are fixed automatically at preset optimum values. 1. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “ ” 1. Press [MENU]. (page 55). • This enters the easy mode and causes “ appear on the monitor screen.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Menu Item: Flash Recording Precautions Available Settings: (Auto Flash) / (Flash On) / ■ Recording Precautions (Flash Off) Self-timer Image Size • Never open the battery cover while the green operation lamp is flashing. Doing so not only causes the current image to be lost, it can also corrupt images already stored in file memory and even lead to malfunction of the camera. • Never remove the memory card while an image is being recorded to the memory card.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING ■ About Auto Focus • When recording a dimly lit subject while “Auto” is selected for the ISO sensitivity setting (page 123), the camera increases sensitivity and uses a faster shutter speed. Because of this, you need to guard against camera movement if you have flash turned off (page 69). • Bright light shining on the lens can cause images to appear “washed out”. This tends to happen when recording images outdoors in bright sunlight.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING ■ About the REC Mode Monitor Screen Using the Optical Viewfinder • 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 the REC mode monitor screen image.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • Since the monitor screen shows exactly what will be recorded, always use it for composing images in the Macro and Manual Focus modes. 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 to 3X. 1.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTE Zoom out • 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 monitor screen to tell you the focusing range (pages 80, 83, 85). • Optical zoom is disabled during movie recording. Digital zoom only is available.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Digital Zoom ■ To record an image using digital zoom Digital zoom digitally enlarges the part of the image at the center of the image screen. The range of digital zoom is 3X to 12X (in combination with optical zoom). 1. In a REC mode, hold Digital zoom indicator the zoom controller towards (telephoto) side. IMPORTANT! • This causes the zoom indicator to appear on the display.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING ■ To turn digital zoom on and off 3. Release the zoom controller momentarily, and (telephoto) side again then slide it towards to move the zoom pointer into the digital zoom range. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. • The zoom pointer will also stop when you move the pointer back to the switch over point to re-enter the optical zoom range. Release the zoom controller and (wide angle) side again to then slide it towards move into the optical zoom range. 3.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To do this: Using the Flash Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use. • The approximate effective range of the flash is shown below. Wide Angle Optical Zoom: Approximately 0.4 to 2.3 meters (1.3´ to 7.5´) (ISO Sensitivity: Auto) Telephoto Optical Zoom: Approximately 0.4 to 1.2 meters (1.3´ to 3.9´) (ISO Sensitivity: Auto) * Depends on zoom factor. 1.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING ■ Flash On 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 releases.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! Flash Unit Status Note the following important points when using redeye reduction. • Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people in the image are looking directly at the camera during the pre-flash. Before pressing the shutter button, call out to the subjects so they all look at the camera while the pre-flash operation is performed. • Red-eye reduction may not work very well if the subjects are located far away from the camera.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Changing the Flash Intensity Setting Using Flash Assist Perform the following steps to change the flash intensity setting. Recording a subject that is outside the flash range can cause the subject to appear dark in the resulting image, because not enough of the flash reaches the subject. When this happens, you can use flash assist to correct the brightness of the recorded subject, so it appears as if the flash illumination was sufficient. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING ■ Flash Precautions 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Auto”, and then press [SET]. Flash • 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. • Selecting “Off” disables flash assist. IMPORTANT! • Flash assist may not produce the desired result for some types of subjects.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • When the flash is turned off ( ), mount the camera on a tripod to record images in an area where available lighting is dim. Recording images under dim lighting without the flash can cause digital noise, which makes images appear coarse. • When red-eye reduction ( ) is selected, flash intensity is adjusted automatically in accordance with the exposure. The flash may not fire at all when the subject is brightly lit.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To do this: Specify a 10-second self-timer 10s 10 sec Specify a 2-second self-timer 2s 2 sec Specify Triple Self-timer x3 X3 Disable the self-timer 1. The camera performs a 10-second countdown and then records the first image. Select this setting: 2. The camera prepares to record the next image.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 5. Press the shutter Self-timer lamp NOTE button to record the image. • 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.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Image Size Specifying Image Size “Image size” is the size of the image, expressed as the number of vertical and horizontal pixels. A “pixel” is one of the many tiny dots that make up the image. More pixels provide finer detail when an image is printed, but a higher pixel count also causes the image’s file size to be larger. You can select an image size to suit your needs for greater detail or smaller file size. • Note that this setting is valid for snapshots only.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Specifying Image Quality Compressing an image before storage can cause a deterioration of its quality. The more an image is compressed, the greater the loss of quality. The image quality setting specifies the compression ratio to be used when an image is stored in memory. You can select an image quality setting to suit your needs for higher quality or smaller file size. • Note that this setting is valid for snapshots only. For information about movie image quality, see page 110.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS To set up the camera to do this: Selecting the Focus Mode Select this setting: Focus automatically (Auto Focus) You can select one of five different focus modes: Auto Focus, Macro, Pan Focus, Infinity, and Manual Focus. Perform close-up focus (Macro) Fix the focal distance (Pan Focus)* 1. In a REC mode, press [왖] ( [왖 ] ( Perform infinity focus (Infinity) ) Focus manually (Manual Focus) ). * Pan Focus can be selected in the movie mode only.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Green operation lamp 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. Focus frame 1. Press [왖] ( ) to cycle through the focus mode settings until “ ” is shown as the focus mode indicator.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Quick Shutter 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 below to tell you the focusing range.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Specifying the Auto Focus Area For this type of 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 “AF Area”, and then press [왘]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the Auto Focus area you want, and then press [SET].
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE Using the Macro Mode • When the Macro mode cannot focus properly because the subject is too far away, the camera automatically switches to the Auto Focus range (page 80). • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 65) while recording with the Macro mode, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range. Example: 앪앪cm - 앪앪cm Use the Macro mode when you need to focus on close up subjects.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Pan Focus Using the Infinity Mode 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. The Infinity mode fixes focus at infinity (∞). Use this mode when recording scenery and other faraway images. 1. Press [왖] ( ) to cycle through the focus mode settings until “ ” is shown as the focus mode indicator. 1.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. While watching the Using Manual Focus image on the monitor screen, use [왗] and [왘] to focus. With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of an image manually. The following shows focus range in the Manual Focus mode. Optical Zoom Factor Approximate Focus Range 1X 10cm (3.9˝) to infinity (∞) 3X 40cm (15.7˝) to infinity (∞) Manual focus position • Using optical zoom causes the above range to change. To do this: 1.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE Using Focus Lock • 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 앪앪cm - ∞ Focus lock is a technique you can use to focus on a subject that is not located within the focus frame when you record an image. You can use focus lock in the Auto Focus mode ). and the Macro mode ( * 앪앪 will be replaced by the actual focusing range value.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Keeping the shutter Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) button pressed half way down, recompose the image as you like. Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure setting (EV value) manually to adjust for the lighting of your subject. This feature helps to achieve better results when recording a backlit subject, a strongly lit subject indoors, or a subject that is against a dark background. Main subject EV Shift Range: –2.0EV to +2.0EV Steps: 1/3EV 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to change the exposure 4. Press the shutter button to record the image. compensation value, and then press [SET]. IMPORTANT! • Pressing [SET] registers the displayed value. • When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation. [왖] : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subjects and backlight subjects.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you Adjusting White Balance want, and then press [SET]. 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.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually • 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.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to • This starts the white balance adjustment procedure. The message “Complete” appears on the monitor screen after white balance adjustment is complete. 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. 5. Press [SET].
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Wide Aperture Specifying the Exposure Mode Small Aperture 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 1. Align the mode dial with “A” (Aperture Priority).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the aperture value 3. Press the shutter button half way. (page 33) in the exposure panel, and then use [왗] and [왘] to change the setting. Aperture value* Depth of Field Wide • This causes the camera to configure shutter speed automatically in accordance with the aperture value you selected. Then it focuses the image.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Align the mode dial Using Shutter Speed Priority AE with “S” (Shutter Speed Priority). 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. Slow Fast Shutter speed EV shift 2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Press the shutter button half way. Setting Exposure Settings Manually • This causes the camera to configure the aperture value automatically in accordance with the shutter speed you selected. Then it focuses the image. In the M mode (manual exposure), you can adjust shutter speed and aperture manually. • The shutter speed and aperture values on the monitor screen will turn amber when you press the shutter button half way if the image is over-exposed or under-exposed. 1.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the shutter speed Exposure Mode Recording Precautions value (page 33) in the exposure panel, and then use [왗] and [왘] to change the setting. Shutter speed Movement Slow 60 seconds Blurred • You may not be able to achieve the brightness you want when recording an image that is very dark or very bright. If this happens, use the M mode (manual exposure) to adjust the aperture or shutter speed manually.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Recording Consecutive Images (Continuous Shutter Mode) • The speed of continuous shutter recording depends on the type of memory card loaded in the camera. When recording to built-in memory, continuous shutter recording is relatively slow. • Turning off the camera automatically turns off the Continuous Shutter mode.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In a REC mode, align Using the BEST SHOT Mode the mode dial with “ ”, and then press [SET]. Selecting one of the BEST SHOT sample scenes automatically sets up the camera for recording a similar type of image. • This enters the BEST SHOT mode and displays all 12 of the BEST SHOT scenes. ■ Example Sample Scene • Portrait • Scenery • Sample scenes are arranged in sequence, starting from the upper left corner. 2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! NOTE • 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 select a BEST SHOT scene. Note, however, that the BEST SHOT settings revert to their defaults when you select another BEST SHOT scene or turn off the camera.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [왗] and [왘] to select the sample scene Displaying Sample Scenes Individually you want, and then press [SET]. 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 “ • Pressing [MENU] jumps to the first sample scene. 4. Press the shutter button to record the image. ”, and then press [SET]. 2. Move the zoom controller.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup • BEST SHOT user setups are located in the camera’s built-in memory following the built-in sample scenes. • Selecting a user snapshot setup displays the indicator “U” in the upper right corner of the monitor screen, followed by a number (that indicates the setup number). • Note that formatting built-in memory (page 174) deletes all BEST SHOT user setups.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE To delete a BEST SHOT user setup • 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 BEST SHOT user setup. • You can have up to 999 BEST SHOT user setups in the camera’s built-in memory at one time.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Reducing the Effects of Hand or Subject Movement • Anti Shake is disabled automatically when any setting other than “Auto” is selected for ISO sensitivity. If you want Anti Shake to be operational after turning it on, be sure to change the ISO sensitivity setting to “Auto” (page 123). • Recording with Anti Shake can cause an image to appear somewhat coarser than normal and can cause slight deterioration of image resolution.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Shooting with High Sensitivity • High Sensitivity is disabled automatically when any setting other than “Auto” is selected for ISO sensitivity. If you want High Sensitivity to be operational after turning it on, be sure to change the ISO sensitivity setting to “Auto” (page 123). • Recording with high sensitivity can cause an image to appear somewhat coarser than normal and can cause slight deterioration of image resolution.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Setup Sample Images Recording Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot) • Business cards and documents 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 camera was positioned directly in front of them. • White board, etc.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE To use Business Shot • 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. 1. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “ and then press [SET]. 2. Use [왖], [왔], [왗] and [왘] to select the Business Shot image you want, and then press [SET]. 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Use [왗] and [왘] to select the candidate you Recording an ID Photo want to correct. You can use this procedure to record a portrait and then print a variety of different standard size ID photos. Note that you need to use the BEST SHOT mode (page 98) to record an ID photo. • Printing an ID photo produces a single sheet containing five ID photos of the following sizes. 30 × 24 mm (1.2˝ × 0.94˝), 40 × 30 mm (1.6˝ × 1.2˝), 45 × 35 mm (1.8˝ × 1.4˝), 50 × 40 mm (2.0˝ × 1.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 5. After positioning the subject in the frame, • The initial temporary image is not stored in camera memory. The final image is stored in camera memory when you perform step 5. press [SET]. • Only the final image that is on the screen when you press [SET] in step 5 is stored in camera memory. 4. Adjust the position of the subject as described below. IMPORTANT! To do this: Select this setting: Shift the subject up or down Press [왖] or [왔].
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Printing an ID Photo Recording a Movie Printing an ID photo will print five versions of the same image in the sizes shown below on a single sheet of paper. Then you can cut out the image(s) you want to use. 30 × 24 mm (1.2˝ × 0.94˝), 40 × 30 mm (1.6˝ × 1.2˝), 45 × 35 mm (1.8˝ × 1.4˝), 50 × 40 mm (2.0˝ × 1.6˝), 55 × 45 mm (2.2˝ × 1.8˝) You can record movies with audio. Movie length is limited only by the amount of memory available for storage.
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 image quality when a movie is played back. Before recording a movie, select the image quality setting that suits your needs. Higher Quality Lower Quality 1.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Pan Focus (page 84) is selected automatically as the focus mode in the Movie mode regardless of the Mode Memory “Focus” setting (page 121) and the snapshot focus mode setting. You can switch to another focus mode before you start recording. Recording a Movie 1. In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “ ”. • This enters the Movie mode and causes “ appear on the monitor screen. 2. Point the camera at ” to 3. To stop movie recording, press the shutter button again.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Movie Recording Precautions • Very bright light inside of an image can cause a vertical band to appear in the monitor screen image. This is a CCD phenomenon known as “vertical smear”, and does not indicate malfunction of the camera. Note that vertical smear is not recorded with the image in the case of a snapshot, but it is recorded in the case of a movie. • The movie recording capacity of built-in memory is very small.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Images may be out of focus if the subject is outside the shooting range of the camera. • Entering the movie mode automatically changes the focus mode to Pan Focus (page 84), regardless of the current mode memory’s (page 121) Focus setting. 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”.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 5. Press the shutter button to start audio recording. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Audio Snap”, • The green operation lamp will flash while recording is in progress. and then press [왘]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “On” and then press 6. Recording stops after about 30 seconds or [SET]. when you press the shutter button. • This enters the Audio Snapshot mode. IMPORTANT! • Selecting “Off” enters the Normal Snapshot mode (no audio).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In a REC mode, align Recording Your Voice Voice Recording provides quick and easy recording of your voice. the mode dial with “ ”. • Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format This is the Windows standard format for audio recording. The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is “.WAV”. • This enters the Voice Recording mode and causes “ ” to appear on the monitor screen.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Audio Recording Precautions • Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers. Using the Histogram Microphone You can use [DISP] to display a histogram on the monitor screen (page 35). The histogram lets you check exposure conditions as you record images. You can also display the histogram of a recorded image in the PLAY mode. • Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far from the subject.
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. • When the histogram is too far to the left, it means that there are too many dark pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is dark.
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 shapes for particular subjects. • A centered histogram does not necessarily guarantee optimum exposure.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE REC Mode Camera Settings • You can also configure the settings listed below. See the referenced pages for more information. The following are the settings you can configure before recording an image using a REC mode.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Assigning Functions to the [왗] and [왘] Keys Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you compose images and ensure that the camera is straight when recording. 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 through the menu screen. 1.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Turning Image Review On and Off Specifying Power On Default Settings Image review displays the images you record on the monitor screen as soon as you record them. Use the following procedure to turn image review on and off.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Function On Auto Focus Auto White Balance Auto ISO Auto AF Area Metering Self-timer Flash Intensity Digital Zoom MF Position Zoom Position* 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. Off Flash 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Memory”, and then press [왘]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the item you want to Spot Setting when camera is turned off change, and then press [왘]. Multi 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you Off want, and then press [SET].
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Specifying ISO Sensitivity • 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 settings. You can change the ISO sensitivity setting for better images in places where lighting is dim or when you are using faster shutter speeds.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Selecting the Metering Mode • 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 the flash to shoot a nearby subject may result in improper illumination of the subject.
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 provides error-free exposure settings for a wide range of shooting conditions.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Filter Function Specifying Outline Sharpness The camera’s filter function lets you alter the tint of an image when you record it. Use the following procedure to control the sharpness of image outlines. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Quality” tab, select “Filter”, and 2. Select the “Quality” tab, select “Sharpness”, then press [왘]. and then press [왘]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Color Saturation Specifying Contrast Use the following procedure to control the intensity of the image you are recording. Use this procedure to adjust the relative difference between the light areas and dark areas of the image you are recording. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Quality” tab, select “Saturation”, 2. Select the “Quality” tab, select “Contrast”, and then press [왘]. and then press [왘]. 3.
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 press [SET]. • To cancel the procedure without resetting, select “Cancel” and press [SET].
PLAYBACK PLAYBACK 2. Use [왘] (forward) or [왗] (back) to scroll You can use the camera’s built-in monitor screen to view images after you record them. through files on the monitor screen. Basic Playback Operation Use the following procedure to scroll through files stored in the camera’s memory. NOTE 1. Press [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera. [ ] • Holding down [왗] or [왘] scrolls images at high speed.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Playing an Audio Snapshot • Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused. Perform the steps below to display an audio snapshot ) and play its audio. (indicated by 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 audio is playing.
PLAYBACK 3. Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to shift the image Zooming the Display Image up, down, left, or right. Perform the following procedure to zoom the image currently on the monitor screen up to eight times its normal size. 4. Press [MENU] to return the image to its original size. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [왗] and [왘] to display IMPORTANT! the image you want. 2. Shift the zoom controller towards ( ) to enlarge the image.
PLAYBACK 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you Resizing an Image want, and then press [SET]. You can resize a recorded image to one of three sizes. • When selecting the image size, the image size value (pixels) will alternate on the display with a corresponding print size. The print size indicates the optimum paper size when you print an image that is the image size you select. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Resize”, and then press [왘].
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Cropping an Image • Resizing an image creates a new file that contains the image in the size you select. The file with the original image also remains in memory. • Note that you cannot resize the following types of images. — 640 × 480 pixel and smaller images — Movie images and the voice recording file icon — Images created with MOTION PRINT — Images recorded with another camera • The resize operation cannot be performed when there is not enough memory to store the resized image.
PLAYBACK 4. Move the zoom controller left and right to IMPORTANT! zoom the image. • 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 cropping operation cannot be performed when there is not enough memory to store the cropped image.
PLAYBACK Playing and Editing a Movie Playing a Movie Use the following procedure to play a movie you recorded with this camera. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [왗] and [왘] to scroll through movies on the monitor screen and display the one you want. Elapsed recording time Movie icon To do this: Do this: Fast forward or fast reverse playback • Each press increases the speed one more step. Press [왗] or [왘]. Return fast forward or fast reverse movie playback to normal speed Press [SET].
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Editing a Movie • You can adjust the volume level of movie audio during movie playback only. • You can zoom a movie up to 3.5 times normal size. • The camera’s playback function may not be able to play back movies recorded with another camera, movies transferred from your computer, etc. 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.
PLAYBACK ■ To cut everything before or after a specific frame 4. Display the frame where you want the cut to be located. 1. While the movie you are editing is playing, press [SET]. • This will pause movie playback. To do this: Do this: Fast forward or fast reverse playback Press [왗] or [왘]. Pause or unpause movie playback Press [SET]. Scroll paused playback one frame Press [왗] or [왘]. Cancel the cut operation Press [MENU]. 2. Press [왔].
PLAYBACK ■ To cut everything between two specific frames 5. When the frame you want is displayed, press [왔]. 1. While the movie is playing, press [SET]. • This will pause movie playback. 6. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Yes,” and then press [SET]. 2. Press [왔]. • The message “Busy.... Please wait...” will remain on the display as the cut operation is performed. Cutting is complete when the message disappears.
PLAYBACK 4. Display the starting frame where you want the 6. Referring to step 4, first cut to be located. To do this: Do this: Fast forward or fast reverse playback Press [왗] or [왘]. Pause or unpause movie playback Press [SET]. Scroll paused playback one frame Press [왗] or [왘]. Cancel the cut operation Press [MENU]. 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.
PLAYBACK ■ To capture a still image from a movie Capturing a Still Image from a Movie (MOTION PRINT) 1. In the PLAY mode, use [왗] and [왘] to scroll The MOTION PRINT feature lets you capture a frame from an existing movie and create a still image that is suitable for printing. There are two layouts you can use when capturing an image, and the layout you select determines the final image size. through movies on the monitor screen and display the one that contains the frames you want. 2. Press [MENU].
PLAYBACK 5. Use [왗] and [왘] to display the frame that you Adjusting White Balance of a Recorded Image want to use as the main image. • Holding down either button scrolls at high speed. You can use the white balance setting to select a light source type for a recorded image, which will affect the colors of the image. 6. After selecting the frame you want, press [SET]. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [왗] and [왘] to display • This displays the resulting still image.
PLAYBACK 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select a white balance • Normally, the initially selected white balance setting on the above menu is the one that was used when you originally recorded the image. If you used the “Auto” or “Manual” white balance setting when you recorded the image, “Cancel” will be selected (page 89). setting, and then press [SET] to apply it.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Adjusting Image Brightness • 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 another camera • You cannot adjust white balance when there is not enough free memory available to save the resulting image.
PLAYBACK 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you IMPORTANT! want, and then press [SET]. To get this: Select this setting: Brighter +2 • Adjusting the brightness of an image creates a new image with the new brightness level. The original image also remains in memory. • The brightness of the following types of images cannot be adjusted.
PLAYBACK 2. Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and 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 fewer than nine images in memory, they are displayed starting from the upper left corner.
PLAYBACK • To exit the calendar screen, press [MENU] or [DISP]. Displaying the Calendar Screen • On the calendar screen, recording file (page 153). 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] ( appears in place of the image when the date contains data that cannot be displayed by this camera. 2. Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to move the ).
PLAYBACK 3. Use the screen that appears to configure the Playing a Slideshow image, time, interval, and effect settings. A slideshow automatically plays back images in sequence at a fixed interval. Images • All Images Displays all images in camera memory. • OnIy This icon appears only in the case of snapshots and audio snapshots. • OnIy This icon appears only in the case of movies. • One Image Displays a particular image. • Favorites Displays all images in the FAVORITE folder.
PLAYBACK Effect IMPORTANT! • Pattern 1, 2, 3 Applies a preset effect when transitioning from one image to another. • Random Randomly applies the preset patterns (1, 2, and 3). • OFF Effects turned off. • Note that all buttons are disabled while an image change is in progress. Wait until an image is stopped on the monitor screen before performing a button operation, or hold down the button until the image stops.
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 specify. • If there are indicators on the display, you can clear them by pressing [DISP] (page 35).
PLAYBACK 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to IMPORTANT! select “Rotate”, and then press [SET]. • You cannot rotate an image that is protected. To rotate such an image, first unprotect it. • You may not be able to rotate a digital image that was recorded with another type of digital camera. • You cannot rotate the following types of images. — Movie images and the voice recording file icon — Zoomed images — Images created with MOTION PRINT • Image rotation is supported for single image only.
PLAYBACK 1. In the PLAY mode, use [왗] and [왘] to scroll Adding Audio to a Snapshot through snapshots until the one to which you want to add audio is displayed. The “after-recording” feature lets you add audio to snapshots after they are recorded. You can also re-record the audio of an audio snapshot (one with a icon on it). 2. Press [MENU]. • Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format This is the Windows standard format for audio recording. The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is “.WAV”. 3.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! To re-record audio Microphone • 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. • You cannot add audio to the following types of images.
PLAYBACK Playing Back a Voice Recording File Perform the following steps to play back a voice recording file. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [왗] and [왘] to display the voice recording file (a file with you want to play. on it) 2. Press [SET]. • This starts playback of the voice recording file through the camera’s speaker. To do this: Do this: Fast forward or fast reverse the audio Hold down [왗] or [왘]. Pause and unpause audio playback Press [SET]. Adjust audio volume Press [왖] or [왔].
PLAYBACK AV cable Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen You can display recorded images on a TV screen and even use a TV screen to compose images before you record them. To display camera images on a TV, you need a television equipped with a video input terminal, and the AV cable that comes with the camera. Yellow White (Video) (Audio) 1. Connect one end of the AV cable that comes with the camera to the camera’s [USB/AV] port, and the other end to the video input terminal of the TV.
PLAYBACK 2. Turn on the TV and select its video input IMPORTANT! mode. • 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 icons and indicators that appear on the monitor screen also appear on the TV screen. • Note that the audio output is monaural. • Depending on the size of the TV screen, recorded images and images during recording may not fill the entire screen.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Selecting the Video Output System • Images will not display properly if you select the wrong video system. • This camera supports the NTSC and PAL video systems only. Images will not display properly if you use a TV (monitor) that is designed for a different video system. 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.
DELETING FILES DELETING FILES You can delete a single file, or you can delete all files currently in memory. Deleting a Single File 1. In the PLAY mode, IMPORTANT! press [왔] ( • 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 have stored before proceeding. • A protected file cannot be deleted.
DELETING FILES 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 “There are no files.” appears on the screen after all of the files are deleted.
FILE MANAGEMENT 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. Each folder can hold files numbered up to 9,999. Trying to store the 10,000th file in a folder causes the next serially numbered folder to be created. File names are generated as shown below. Example: Name of the 26th file Folders CIMG0026.
FILE MANAGEMENT 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to Protecting Files select “On”, and then press [SET]. Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted (page 157). You can protect files individually or you can protect all files in memory with a single operation. • A file that is protected is indicated by the mark. IMPORTANT! • To unprotect a file, select “Off” in step 4, and then press [SET].
FILE MANAGEMENT To protect all files in memory Using the FAVORITE Folder You can copy scenery shots, photos of your family, or other special images from a file storage folder (page 206) to the FAVORITE folder in built-in memory (page 206). Images in the FAVORITE folder are not displayed during normal playback, so it helps to keep your personal images private as you carry them around. FAVORITE folder images are not deleted when you change memory cards, so you can always keep them on hand. 1.
FILE MANAGEMENT 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to NOTE select “Save”, and then press [SET]. • Copying an image file with the above procedure creates a 320 × 240-pixel QVGA-size image in the FAVORITE folder. • A file copied into the FAVORITE folder is automatically assigned a file name that is a serial number. Though the serial number starts from 0001 and can go as high as 9999, the actual upper end of the range depends on built-in memory capacity.
FILE MANAGEMENT IMPORTANT! To display a file in the FAVORITE folder • Note that a FAVORITE folder is created in the camera’s built-in memory only. No FAVORITE folder is created on a memory card when you use one. If you want to view the contents of the FAVORITE folder on your computer screen, you need to remove the memory card from the camera (if you are using one) before connecting the USB cable and starting data communication (pages 177, 193). 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2.
FILE MANAGEMENT To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and then press [왘]. then press [왘]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Show”, and then 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Show”, and then press [SET]. 4. Press [왔] ( press [SET]. 4. Press [왔] ( ). 5.
OTHER SETTINGS OTHER SETTINGS To set the confirmation tone volume level 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. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds”, and To configure sound settings then press [왘]. 1. Press [MENU]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “ 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds”, and 4.
OTHER SETTINGS To set the audio volume level for movie and audio snapshot playback Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen You can specify an image you recorded as the startup screen image, which causes it to appear on the monitor screen whenever you press the power button or [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera. The startup screen image does not appear if you press [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds”, and then press [왘]. 3.
OTHER SETTINGS IMPORTANT! Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method • 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 startup image memory.
OTHER SETTINGS To select your Home Time zone 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. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”, and then press [왘]. • This displays the current World Time zone. IMPORTANT! 3.
OTHER SETTINGS To set the current time and date Changing the Date Format 1. Press [MENU]. You can select from among three different formats for display of the date. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Adjust”, and 1. Press [MENU]. then press [왘]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Date Style”, 3. Set the current date and the time. and then press [왘]. To do this: Do this: Change the setting at the current cursor location Press [왖] or [왔]. then press [SET].
OTHER SETTINGS To configure World Time settings 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. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”, and then press [왘]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “World”, and then To display the World Time screen press [왘]. 1. Press [MENU]. 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to 2.
OTHER SETTINGS 5. Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and Changing the Display Language [왘] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET]. You can use the following procedure to select one of ten languages as the display language. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Language”, 6. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the city you want, and then press [왘]. and then press [SET]. 3. Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to change the 7.
OTHER SETTINGS • Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT) causes the camera to see the computer as an external storage device. Use this setting for normal transfer of images from the camera to a computer (using the bundled Photo Loader application). 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.
OTHER SETTINGS Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ Power On/Off Functions ] (PLAY) 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].
OTHER SETTINGS 1. Check to make sure there is no memory card Formatting Built-in Memory loaded in the camera. Formatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it. • If there is a memory card loaded in the camera, remove it (page 177). IMPORTANT! 2. Press [MENU]. • 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.
USING A MEMORY CARD 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. • Certain types of memory cards take longer to record data, which can cause movie frames to be dropped. and REC flash on the monitor screen during recording to let you know when a frame has been dropped.
USING A MEMORY CARD 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. Using a Memory Card IMPORTANT! • Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory card. • Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it. Never try to force a memory card into the slot when you feel resistance.
USING A MEMORY CARD IMPORTANT! To replace the memory card • Never try to insert anything that is not an SD memory card or MMC (MultiMediaCard) into the camera’s memory card slot. Doing so can cause malfunction of the camera. • Should water or any foreign object ever get into the card slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove the batteries, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. • Never remove a card from the camera while the green operation lamp is flashing.
USING A MEMORY CARD Formatting a Memory Card ■ To format a memory card Formatting a memory card deletes any data already stored on it. 1. Load the memory card into the camera. 2. Turn on the camera, and press [MENU]. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to use the camera to format a memory card. Formatting a memory card on a computer and then using it in the camera can slow down data processing by the camera.
USING A MEMORY CARD ■ Memory Card Precautions Copying Files • If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore normal operation by reformatting it. However, we recommend that you always take along more than one memory card whenever using the camera far away from the home or office. • We recommend that you format a memory card before using it for the first time after purchasing it, or whenever the card you are using seems to be the cause of abnormal images.
USING A MEMORY CARD IMPORTANT! To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card • Copy is not possible if there is not enough memory capacity to hold all of the images you are trying to copy. 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]. • This starts the copy operation and displays the message “Busy....
USING A MEMORY CARD 5. Press [MENU] to exit the copy operation. To copy a specific file from a memory card to built-in memory NOTE • Files are copied to the folder in built-in memory whose name has the largest number. 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 PRINTING IMAGES ■ Printing Directly on a Printer Equipped with a Card Slot, or a Printer that Supports USB DIRECT-PRINT or PictBridge 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.
PRINTING IMAGES ■ Printing with a Computer DPOF Windows Users The camera comes bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands applications, which can be installed on a Windows computer for image transfer, management, and printing. For more information, see “Using the Camera with a Windows Computer” (pages 193, 209).
PRINTING IMAGES 5. Use [왖] and [왔] to specify the number of To configure print settings for a single image copies. • You can specify up to 99 for the number of copies. Specify 00 if you do not want to have the image printed. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, 6. To turn on date select “DPOF”, and then press [왘]. stamping for the prints, press [DISP] so “On” is displayed. • “On” indicates that date stamping is turned on.
PRINTING IMAGES 5. To turn on date stamping for the prints, press To configure print settings for all images [DISP] so “On” is displayed. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. • “On” indicates that date stamping is turned on. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF”, and • To turn off date stamping for the prints, press [DISP] so “Off” is displayed. then press [왘]. 6. After all the settings are the way you want, 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “All images”, and press [SET] to apply them.
PRINTING IMAGES IMPORTANT! Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT • 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 “To configure print settings for all images” (page 185) and change the number of copies to “00”.
PRINTING IMAGES 1. Press [MENU]. 4. Check the battery level indicator to make sure that the batteries are fully charged, and then press the power button to turn off the camera. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press [왘]. • If battery power is low, replace the batteries or switch to AC power. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you • To power the camera using AC power, you need to purchase an optionally available AC adaptor. want, and then press [SET].
PRINTING IMAGES 5. Use the USB cable that comes with the 6. Turn on the printer. camera to connect the camera to a printer. 7. Load paper for printing the images into the printer. 8. Press the camera’s power button. USB • This displays the print menu on the camera’s monitor screen. 9. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Paper Size”, and then press [왘]. • Take care when connecting the USB cable to the camera or your computer. USB ports and cable plugs are shaped for proper positioning.
PRINTING IMAGES 10. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the paper size you 11. Use [왖] and [왔] to want to use for printing, and then press [SET]. specify the print option you want. • The following are the print sizes that are available. 3.5˝ × 5˝ 5˝ × 7˝ 4˝ × 6˝ A4 8.5˝ × 11˝ By Printer • To print a single image: Select “1 Image” and then press [SET]. Next, use [왗] and [왘] to select the image you want to print. • Selecting “By Printer” prints using the paper size selected on the printer.
PRINTING IMAGES 12. On the camera’s monitor screen, use [왖] and Date Printing [왔] to select “Print”, and then press [SET]. Any one of the procedures described below can be used to include the recording date in image prints. Correct date printing requires that the current date be set on the camera before the image is recorded. • Specifying date printing with DPOF settings (page 184) – Some printers may have settings that disable time stamp and/or DPOF printing.
PRINTING IMAGES ■ Printing Precautions PRINT Image Matching III • 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 operation while printing is in progress. Doing so causes a printer error.
PRINTING IMAGES 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 betterlooking prints. IMPORTANT! • Information about the availability of Exif Print compatible printer models can be obtained from each printer manufacturer.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 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 located on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera onto your computer.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 1. What you should do first depends on whether IMPORTANT! your computer is running under Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98SE, or 98. • 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 loaded in the camera before you connect the USB cable.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 4. Click [USB driver B] and then [Install]. 6. Make sure the camera’s batteries are fully • This starts installation. charged. • Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to complete the installation. • To power the camera using AC power, you need to purchase an optionally available AC adaptor. • The following steps show installation under the English version of Windows. [DC IN 3V] 5.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 7. Turn on the camera, and then press [MENU]. 10. 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. • 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 USB cable (bundled) then press [왘]. USB port 9. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Mass Storage”, and then press [SET].
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 11. Turn on the camera. 12. On your computer, double-click “My Computer”. • 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 card when you establish a USB connection between the camera and your computer.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER NOTE Windows XP • If you open a rotated image on your computer, the original unrotated version will appear (page 149). This is true both for a rotated image opened from camera memory and for a rotated image that has been copied to your computer’s hard disk. 1. In the camera’s file memory (Removable Disk), rightclick the “Dcim” folder. 2. On the shortcut menu that appears, click [Copy]. 3. Click [Start] and then [My Documents]. 4.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER ■ USB Connection Precautions 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 displayed by the camera. Always copy images to your computer before performing any edit, delete, move, or rename operation.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer 1. Load the fully charged batteries into the camera, and configure the required camera settings for USB connection to a 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 USB connections, etc. 2.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 1. Make sure the camera’s batteries are fully 2. Turn on the camera, and then press [MENU]. charged. • It makes no difference whether the camera is in a REC mode or the PLAY mode. • To power the camera using AC power, you need to purchase an optionally available AC adaptor. 3. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press [왘]. [DC IN 3V] 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Mass Storage”, and then press [SET].
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 5. Turn off the camera, and connect the USB 6. Turn on the camera. cable that comes bundled with the camera to the camera’s [USB/AV] port and your computer’s USB port. • 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 using. USB cable (bundled) • Your Macintosh will see the camera’s file memory as a drive whenever you establish a USB connection between the camera and your Macintosh.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 8. Double-click the file that contains the image IMPORTANT! you want to view. • 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 displayed by the camera.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER ■ USB Connection Precautions Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer • 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 corrupted.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 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. Memory Data Images recorded with this camera and other data are stored in memory using DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) protocol. DCF protocol is designed to make it easier to exchange image and other data between digital cameras and other devices.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Memory Folder Structure ■ Folder and File Contents ■ Folder Structure • DCIM folder Folder that stores all of the digital camera files DCIM (DCIM Folder) (Storage folder) (Image file) (Movie file) (Audio file) (Audio snapshot image file) (Audio snapshot audio file) 101CASIO 102CASIO (Storage folder) (Storage folder) ... 100CASIO CIMG0001.JPG CIMG0002.AVI CIMG0003.WAV CIMG0004.JPG CIMG0004.WAV ... FAVORITE* ... CIMG0001.JPG CIMG0002.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER • FAVORITE folder (Built-in memory only) Folder that contains Favorites image files (Image Size: 320 × 240 pixels) Image Files Supported by the Camera • Image files recorded with this camera • DCF protocol image files • DPOF file folder Folder that contains DPOF files Certain DCF functions may not be supported. When displaying an image recorded on another camera model, it may take a long time for the image to appear on the display.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER ■ 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 together. You can change the name of the DCIM folder on your computer. Changing the name to a date is a good way to keep track of multiple DCIM folders.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 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 a Macintosh (see page 219).
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER CD-ROM Software Purpose Software Name Supported Windows Versions Required Operation Snapshot retouching, reorientation, printing Photohands 1.0 XP/2000/Me/98SE/98 Install Photohands 1.0 (page 215). Movie playback Windows Media Player 9 * DirectX 9.0c XP/2000/Me/98SE/98 • Windows Media Player, which is already installed on most computers, can be used for playback. * If you are running Windows 2000, 98SE or 98 with a DirectX version that is lower than 9.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER USB driver Type B OS: 98SE/98 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, depending on the number of images and the sizes of the images being handled.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Photohands 1.0 OS: XP/2000/Me/98SE/98 Memory: At least 64MB HD: At least 10MB Managing Images on a PC To manage images on a PC, you need to install the Photo Loader application from the CD-ROM that comes with the camera. • Use the CD-ROM whose contents label shows “Photo Loader”. DirectX 9.0c OS: XP/2000/Me/98SE/98 HD: At least 65MB free space during installation, 18MB after installation is complete.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ Getting Started ■ Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File Start up your computer and insert the CD-ROM into its CDROM drive. This will automatically launch the menu application, which displays a menu screen on your computer. You should always read the “Read me” file for “Photo Loader” before installing it. The “Read me” file contains information you need to know when installing the application.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ Installing Photo Loader ■ Checking for the Proper Version of DirectX In order to manage images using Photo Loader, your computer also needs to have DirectX 9.0 or higher installed. You can check the installed version of DirectX using your PC’s DirectX Diagnostic Tool. 1. Click the “Install” button for “Photo Loader”. 2. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen. 1.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 4. Click [Exit] to exit DirectX Diagnostic Tool. Retouching, Reorienting, and Printing a Snapshot • 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. In order to retouch, reorient, or print snapshots on your PC, you need to install Photohands from the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera. • Use the CD-ROM whose contents label shows “Photohands”. • If your PC does not have DirectX 9.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ Getting Started ■ Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File Start up your computer and insert the CD-ROM into its CDROM drive. This will automatically launch the menu application, which displays a menu screen on your computer. You should always read the “Read me” file for “Photohands” before installing it. The “Read me” file contains information you need to know when installing the application. • The menu application may not start up automatically on some computers.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! Playing a Movie • The above is the recommended environment. Configuring this environment does not guarantee proper operation. • Even if your computer meets the recommended requirements described above, certain settings and other installed software may interfere with proper playback of movies. Windows Media Player, which is already installed on most computers, can be used for movie playback.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) User Registration 1. In the “Manual” area, click the name of the manual you want to read. You can perform user registration over the Internet. To do so, of course, you need to be able to connect to the Internet with your computer. IMPORTANT! 1. Click the “Register” button. • You must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer in order to view the contents of a PDF file.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 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 applications you need on your computer. About the bundled CD-ROM The CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera contains the applications described below. Installation of these applications is optional, and you should install only the ones you want to use.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Photo Loader 1.1 OS: OS 9 Memory: 32MB HD: At least 3MB 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, depending on the number of images and the sizes of the images being handled.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! Managing Images on a Macintosh • If you are upgrading to the new version of Photo Loader from a previous version and you want to use library management data and HTML files created using the old version of Photo Loader, be sure to read the “Important” file in the “Photo Loader” folder. Follow the instructions in the file to use your existing library management files.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Playing a Movie Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) You can use QuickTime, which comes bundled with your operating system, to play back movies. 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. ■ Movie Playback Precautions Proper movie playback may not be possible on some Macintosh models.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ 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 website to register: http://world.casio.
APPENDIX APPENDIX Memory Menu Reference Flash: On / Off Focus: On / Off 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.
APPENDIX ● Quality Tab Menu Size Quality ● Set Up Tab Menu 7M (3072 × 2304) / 7M (3:2) (3072 × 2048 (3:2)) / 5M (2560 × 1920) / 3M (2048 × 1536) / 2M (1600 × 1200) / VGA (640 × 480) Sounds Startup / Half Shutter /Shutter / Operation / Battery Type Alkaline / Nickel Metal Hydride / Lithium Startup On (Selectable image) / Off Fine / Normal / Economy File No. Continue / Reset World Time Home / World Operation / (Snapshots) Quality HQ / Normal / LP Home Time setup (city, DST, etc.
APPENDIX ■ PLAY Mode ● Set Up Tab Menu • The contents of the PLAY mode set up tab menu are identical to those of the REC mode set up tab menu.
APPENDIX ■ REC Modes 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. Operation lamp Operation Lamp Selftimer lamp Green Red Red Meaning Operational (Power on, recording enabled) Pattern 3 Flash is charging. Lit Flash charging is complete. Auto Focus operation was Lit successful. Pattern 3 Cannot Auto Focus.
APPENDIX Operation Lamp Green Red Lit Pattern 3 Pattern 3 Pattern 3 Selftimer lamp IMPORTANT! • When you are using a memory card, never remove the card from the camera while the green operation lamp is flashing. Doing so will cause recorded images to be lost. Meaning Red Memory card is locked. / Cannot create folder. / Memory is full.
APPENDIX ■ PLAY Mode Operation Lamp Selftimer lamp Green Red Red Meaning Operational (Power on, recording Lit enabled) One of the following operations is being performed: delete, DPOF, image protect, copy, format, power Pattern 3 down, image resizing, image trimming, after recording, MOTION Pattern 2 Lit Pattern 3 PRINT, movie editing Memory card problem / Memory card is unformatted. Memory card is locked. / Cannot create folder. / Memory is full.
APPENDIX Troubleshooting Guide Image Recording Power Supply Symptom Possible Cause Action Power does not turn on. 1) The batteries are not oriented correctly. 2) The batteries are dead. 3) You are using the wrong type of AC adaptor. 1) Orient the batteries correctly (page 38). 2) Replace the batteries (page 41). 3) Use only the type of AC adaptor (AD-C30) specified for this camera. Camera suddenly powers down. 1) Auto Power Off activated (page 48). 2) The batteries are dead.
APPENDIX Image Recording Symptom Possible Cause Action The subject is out of focus in the recorded image. The image is not focused properly. When composing the image, make sure the subject on which you want to focus is located inside the focus frame. Scenery shots are out of focus. 1) The image is not focused properly. 1) When composing the image, make sure the subject on which you want to focus is located inside the focus frame (page 58).
APPENDIX Symptom Image Recording Monitor screen image is out of focus. Recorded images are not saved in memory. Possible Cause 1) You are using the Manual Focus mode ( ) and have not focused the image. 2) You are trying to use the Macro mode ( ) when shooting a scenery or portrait shot. 3) You are trying to use the Auto Focus mode ( ) or the Infinity mode ( ) when shooting a close-up shot. Action 1) Focus the image (page 85). ) for scenery 2) Use the Auto Focus mode ( and portrait shots.
APPENDIX Playback Movies Symptom Possible Cause Action Vertical lines on the monitor screen. Recording a very brightly lit subject can cause a vertical band to appear in the monitor screen image. This is a CCD phenomenon known as “vertical smear”, and does not indicate malfunction of the camera. Note that vertical smear is not recorded with the image in the case of a snapshot, but it is recorded in the case of a movie. Out of focus images. The subject is outside the shooting range of the camera.
APPENDIX Symptom Possible Cause Action Circuit problem caused by electrostatic charge, impact, etc. while the camera was connected to another device. Remove the batteries from the camera, reinsert them, and then try again. Monitor screen is off. USB communication is in progress. After confirming that the computer is not accessing camera memory, disconnect the USB cable. Cannot transfer files over a USB connection. 1) USB cable is not connected securely. 2) USB driver is not installed.
APPENDIX 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 computer to recognize the digital camera when it is connected. If this happens, you will need to re-install the camera’s USB driver.
APPENDIX Display Messages Battery is low. The batteries are dead. Cannot correct image! Keystone correction cannot be performed for some reason. The image will be stored as-is, without correction (page 106). Can not find the file. The camera cannot find a image specified by the slideshow “Images” setting. Specify another image (page 147). Cannot register any more files. • You are attempting to save a BEST SHOT scene when there are already 999 scenes in the “SCENE” folder (page 102).
APPENDIX Printing Error Record Error One of the following problems occurred during printing. • Printer power off • Printer internal error There is no image to The image or movie whose setup you are trying to register. save is not supported by BEST SHOT. Image compression could not be performed during image data storage for some reason. Record the image again. Replenish ink! The camera is in the Printer mode, and the printer is running low on ink or is out of ink.
APPENDIX Data Size Specifications • Snapshots Product ............................... Digital Camera File Size (pixels) 3072 × 2304 Model .................................. EX-Z120 ■ Camera Functions 3072 × 2048 (3:2) 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) Audio ............................... WAV 2560 × 1920 2048 × 1536 Recording Media ....
APPENDIX • Movies Image Size (Pixels) Delete .................................. Single-file, all files (with protection) Maximum Recording Time Per File Approximate Data Rate (Frame Rate) HQ 640 × 480 Until memory full 10.2 megabits per second (28 frames / second) 6 seconds 3 minutes and 16 seconds Normal 640 × 480 Until memory full 6.1 megabits per second (28 frames / second) 11 seconds 5 minutes and 27 seconds Until memory full 2.
APPENDIX 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) Sensitivity ........................... Snapshots: Auto, ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400 Self-timer ............................ 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Selftimer Built-in Flash Flash Modes ....................
APPENDIX ■ Power Requirements Monitor Screen .................. 2.0-inch TFT color LCD 84,960 pixels (354 × 240) 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) Viewfinder .......................... Monitor screen and optical viewfinder Timekeeping Functions .... Built-in digital quartz clock Date and Time ...........
APPENDIX Power Consumption ......... 3V DC Approximately 3.8W 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. Battery life varies with brand. Storage Medium: SD Memory Card Dimensions ........................
