REC Mode26
PLAY Mode28
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen30
Attaching the Strap .................................................... 31
Power Requirements ................................................. 32
Loading the Rechargeable Battery32
To charge the battery33
To replace the battery38
Power Supply Precautions39
Turning the Camera On and Off42
Configuring Power Saving Settings44
Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 45
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 48
To configure display language and clock settings49
51BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Recording an Image ................................................... 51
Aiming the Camera51
Recording an Image52
Using Zoom ................................................................ 58
Optical Zoom58
Digital Zoom60
Using the Flash .......................................................... 62
Flash Unit Status64
Changing the Flash Intensity Setting65
Using Flash Assist65
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Using the Self-timer ................................................... 67
Adding Audio to a Snapshot99
Recording Your Voice100
Using the Histogram ................................................ 102
REC Mode Camera Settings ................................... 105
Assigning Functions to the [왗] and [왘] Keys106
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off107
Turning Image Review On and Off107
Specifying Power On Default Settings108
Specifying ISO Sensitivity110
Selecting the Metering Mode111
Using the Filter Function112
Specifying Outline Sharpness113
Specifying Color Saturation113
Specifying Contrast114
Resetting the Camera114
To protect a single file143
To protect all files in memory144
Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 144
To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder144
To display a file in the FAVORITE folder146
To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder147
To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder147
Memory Data ............................................................ 189
DCF Protocol189
Memory Folder Structure190
Image Files Supported by the Camera191
193 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 193
About the bundled CD-ROM193
Computer System Requirements195
Managing Images on a PC196
Retouching, Reorienting, and Printing a Snapshot199
Playing a Movie201
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)202
User Registration202
Exiting the Menu Application202
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 203
About the bundled CD-ROM203
Computer System Requirements204
Managing Images on a Macintosh205
Playing a Movie206
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)206
To register as a camera user207
208 APPENDIX
Menu Reference ....................................................... 208
• The contents of this manual are subject to change
without notice.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no
responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from
the use of this manual.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no
responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties
which may arise due to the use or malfunction of the
EX-Z500.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held
liable for any damages or losses suffered by you or
any third party due to the use of Photo Loader and/or
Photohands.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no
responsibility for any damage or loss caused by
deletion of data as a result of malfunction, repairs, or
battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important
data on other media to protect against its loss.
• Note that the example screens and product
illustrations shown in this User’s Guide may differ
somewhat by the screens and configuration of the
actual camera.
• The SD logo is a registered trademark.
• Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Media, and
DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
• 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.
• Photo Loader and Photohands are the property of
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except as stipulated
above, all copyrights and other related rights to these
applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
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■ 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).
■ Copyright Restrictions
Except for the purposes of your own personal enjoyment,
unauthorized copying of snapshot files, movie files, and
audio files violates copyright laws and international
contracts.
Distribution to third parties of such files over the Internet
without permission of the copyright holder, whether for
profit or for free, violates copyright laws and international
contracts.
Features
• 5.0 million effective pixels
The CCD provides 5.25 million total pixels for images of
outstanding resolution and detail.
• 2.7-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen
• 8.7MB built-in memory
Images can be recorded without using a memory card.
• Bundled with a USB Cradle
The bundled USB cradle can be used to charge the
camera’s battery (page 33), to view images on a TV
screen (page 137), and to transfer images to a computer
(page 176). A Photo Stand feature lets you view images
while the camera is on the cradle (page 132).
• REC mode or PLAY mode power up (page 156)
Press [] (REC) or [] (PLAY) to turn on the camera
and enter the mode you want to use.
• AF assist light (page 65)
Improves auto focus accuracy when shooting under dim
lighting.
• 12X zoom (page 58)
3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom
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• Triple Self-timer (page 67)
The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times,
automatically.
• Quick Shutter (page 74)
When you press the shutter button all the way down
without pausing, the camera immediately records the
image without waiting for Auto Focus to be performed.
This helps to avoid missing a special moment while you
wait for the camera to Auto Focus.
• Auto Focus Area Selection (page 75)
When “ Multi” is selected for the Auto Focus area, the
camera takes simultaneous meter readings at nine
different points and automatically selects the best one.
• BEST SHOT (page 86)
Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of
image you are trying to record and the camera performs
troublesome setups automatically for beautiful images
every time. New BEST SHOT sample scenes include
setups for High Sensitivity and Anti Shake.
• Business Shot (page 93)
Business Shot automatically corrects rectangular shapes
when recording the image of a business card, document,
whiteboard, or similar subjects from an angle.
• Movie recording with audio (page 95)
VGA size, 30 fps, Motion JPEG format
• MOTION PRINT (page 126)
Capture frames from a movie and create still images that
are suitable for printing.
• Audio Snapshot mode (page 99)
Use this mode to record snapshots that also include
audio.
• Voice Recording (page 100)
Quick and easy recording of voice input.
• Real-time RGB histogram (page 102)
An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you
view the effect on overall image brightness, which makes
shooting under difficult lighting conditions easier than
ever before.
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• Calendar screen (page 128)
A simple operation displays a full-month calendar on the
camera’s monitor screen. Each day of the full-month
calendar shows a thumbnail of the first file recorded for
that date, which helps to make searching for a particular
file quicker and easier.
• After Recording (page 134)
Use this mode to add audio to snapshots after you record
them.
• Selectable Sound Settings (page 148)
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.
• World Time (page 153)
A simple operation sets the current time for your current
location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 time
zones.
• Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia
Cards) for memory expansion (page 159)
• Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page 167)
Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want
using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used
when specifying images and quantities for printing by
professional print services.
• PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT support (page
170)
Connect directly to a PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT
compatible printer and you can print images without going
through a computer.
• PRINT Image Matching III Compatible (page 175)
Images include PRINT Image Matching
setting and other camera setup information). A printer that
supports PRINT Image Matching
adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images
come out just the way you intended when you recorded
them.
• DCF Data Storage (page 189)
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage
protocol provides image compatibility between the digital
camera and printers.
III
III
reads this data and
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INTRODUCTION
• Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands
(pages 196, 199, 205)
Your camera comes bundled with Photo Loader, the
popular application that automatically loads images from
your camera to your PC. It also comes with Photohands,
and application that makes image retouching quick and
easy.
Precautions
■ General Precautions
Be sure to observe the following important precautions
whenever using the EX-Z500.
All references in this manual to “camera” refer to the
CASIO EX-Z500 Digital Camera.
• Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while
operating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so
creates the risk of serious accident.
• Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your
own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the
risk of electric shock when exposed. Always leave
maintenance and repair work up to a CASIO authorized
service center.
• Keep the small parts and accessories of this camera out
of the reach of small children. If swallowed accidentally,
contact your physician immediately.
• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating
a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driver’s
vision and create the risk of accident.
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INTRODUCTION
• Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject’s
eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage
if it is fired too close to the eyes. This is especially true
with young children. When using the flash, the camera
should be at least one meter (3.3´) from the eyes of the
subject.
• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and
never let it get wet. Moisture creates the risk of fire and
electric shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the rain
or snow, at the seashore or beach, in the bathroom, etc.
• Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera,
immediately turn it off. Next, remove the camera’s battery
and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power
outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO
authorized service center. Using the camera under these
conditions creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
• Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming
out of the camera, immediately turn it off. Next, taking
care you do not burn your fingers, remove the camera’s
battery and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the
power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO
authorized service center. Using the camera under these
conditions creates the risk of fire and electric shock. After
making sure there is no more smoke coming from the
camera, take it to your nearest CASIO authorized service
center for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance.
• Never use the AC adaptor to power any other device
besides this camera. Never use any other AC adaptor
besides the one that comes with this camera.
• Never cover the AC adaptor with a quilt, blanket, or other
cover while it is in use, and do not use it near a heater.
• At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor power cord
from the power outlet and clean the area around the
prongs of the plug. Dust build up around the prongs can
create the risk of fire.
• If the camera’s case should ever become cracked due to
dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment,
immediately turn it off. Next, remove the camera’s battery
and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power
outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO
authorized service center.
• Never use the camera inside of an aircraft or in any other
area where its use is prohibited. Doing so creates the risk
of accident.
• Physical damage and malfunction of this camera can
cause the data stored in its memory to be deleted. Always
keep backup copies of data by transferring them to
personal computer memory.
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INTRODUCTION
• Never open the battery cover, disconnect the AC adaptor
from the camera, or unplug the AC adaptor from the wall
socket while an image is being recorded. Doing so will not
only make storage of the current image impossible, it can
also corrupt other image data already stored in file
memory.
■ Test for proper operation before using the
camera!
Before using the camera to record important images, make
sure you first record a number of test images and check the
results to ensure that the camera is configured correctly
and operating properly.
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INTRODUCTION
■ Data Error Precautions
• Your digital camera is manufactured using precision
digital components. Any of the following creates the risk
of corruption of data in file memory.
— Removing the battery or memory card, or setting the
camera onto the USB cradle while the camera is
performing a record or memory access operation
— Removing the battery, removing the memory card, or
placing the camera onto the USB cradle while the
operation lamp is still flashing green after you turn off
the camera
— Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the camera
from the USB cradle, or disconnecting the AC adaptor
from the USB cradle while a data communication
operation is being performed
— Low battery power
— Other abnormal operations
Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to
appear on the monitor screen (page 220). Follow the
instructions provided by the message to eliminate the
cause of the error.
■ Operating conditions
• This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging
from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
• Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.
— In areas subject to direct sunlight
— In areas subject to high humidity or dust
— Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject
to temperature extremes
— Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the
sun
— In areas subject to strong vibration
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INTRODUCTION
■ Condensation
• When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or
otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature,
there is the possibility that condensation can form on the
exterior or on interior components. Condensation can
cause malfunction of the camera, so you should avoid
exposing it to conditions that might cause condensation.
• To keep condensation from forming, place the camera
into a plastic bag before moving it into a location that is
much warmer or colder than your current location. Leave
it in the plastic bag until the air inside the bag has a
chance to reach the same temperature as the new
location. If condensation does form, remove the battery
from the camera and leave the battery cover open for a
few hours.
■ Power Supply
• Use only the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion
battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of
battery is not supported.
• This camera does not have a separate battery for the
clock. The date and time will reset whenever the camera
is not supplied power by the battery and/or the USB
cradle for about 30 hours. Be sure to reconfigure these
settings after power is interrupted (page 151).
■ Lens
• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of
the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause
malfunction.
• You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain
types of images, such as a slight bend in lines that should
be straight. This is due to the characteristics of lens, and
does not indicate malfunction of the camera.
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INTRODUCTION
■ Caring for your camera
• Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can
interfere with proper image recording. Never touch the
lens with your fingers. You can remove dust particles
from the lens surface by using a lens blower to blow them
off. Next, wipe the surface of the lens with a soft lens
cloth.
• Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the flash
can interfere with proper operation of the camera. Avoid
touching the flash. If the flash becomes dirty, wipe it clean
with a soft, dry cloth.
• If the exterior of the camera needs cleaning, wipe it with a
soft, dry cloth.
■ Other
• The camera may become slightly warm during use. This
does not indicate malfunction.
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QUICK START GUIDE
QUICK START GUIDE
First, charge the battery!
1.
Load the battery into the camera
(page 32).
1
2
Stopper
2.
Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the
battery (page 33).
• Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where
you purchased the camera.
• It takes about 180 minutes to achieve a full charge.
21 Inlet Type
3
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○
1 Plug-in Type
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[CHARGE] lamp
Charging: Lights red
Charging Complete: Lights green
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 48 for details.
1
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
DISP
[왖]
[왗][왘]
[왔]
SET
[SET]
1.
Press the power button to turn on the camera.
2.
Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to select the language you
want.
3.
Press [SET] to register the language setting.
4.
Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to select the geographical area
you want, and then press [SET].
5.
Use [왖] and [왔] to select the city you want, and then
press [SET].
6.
Use [왖] and [왔] to select the summer time (DST) setting
you want, and then press [SET].
7.
Use [왖] and [왔] to select the date format setting you
want, and then press [SET].
8.
Set the date and the time.
9.
Press [SET] to register the clock settings and exit the
setting screen.
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QUICK START GUIDE
3
To record an image
Auto recording icon
See page 52 for details.
1.
Press [] (REC).
• This enters the REC (recording) mode.
2
Focus frame
Operation lamp
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 162.
2.
Point the camera at the subject, use the monitor
screen to compose the image, and then press
the shutter button half way.
1
• When the camera finishes its Auto Focus operation, the
focus frame will turn green and the operation lamp lights
green.
3.
Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter
button all the way down.
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QUICK START GUIDE
To view a recorded image
See page 115 for details.
1
2
1.
Press [] (PLAY).
• This enters the PLAY (playback) mode.
2.
Use [왗] and [왘] to scroll through the
images.
To delete an image
See page 140 for details.
1
2, 3, 4, 5
1.
Press [] (PLAY).
2.
Press [왔] ( ).
3.
Use [왗] and [왘] to display the image you want to
delete.
4.
Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Delete”.
• To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything,
select “Cancel”.
5.
Press [SET] to delete the image.
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GETTING READY
GETTING READY
This section contains information about things you need to
know about and do before trying to use the camera.
About This Manual
This section contains information about the conventions
used in this manual.
■ Terminology
The following table defines the terminology used in this
manual.
This term as used in this
manual:
“camera”
“file memory”
“battery”
“charger”
Means this:
The CASIO EX-Z500 Digital
Camera
The location where the
camera is currently storing
images you record (page 53)
The NP-40 Rechargeable
Lithium Ion Battery
The optionally available CASIO
BC-30L charger
This term as used in this
manual:
“digital noise”Tiny flecks or “snow” in a
Means this:
recorded image or on the
monitor screen, which makes
the image look grainy.
■ Button Operations
Button operations are indicated by the button name inside
of brackets ([ ]).
■ On-screen Text
On-screen text is always enclosed by double quotation
marks (“ ”).
■ Supplementary Information
• IMPORTANT! indicates very important
information you need to know in order to use the camera
correctly.
• NOTE indicates information that is useful when
operating the camera.
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GETTING READY
6
■ File Memory
The term “file memory” in this manual is a general term that
refers to the location where your camera is currently storing
the images you record. File memory can be any one of the
following three locations.
• The camera’s built-in memory
• An SD memory card loaded in the camera
• A MultiMediaCard loaded in the camera
For more information about how the camera stores images,
see page 189.
General Guide
The following illustrations show the names of each
component, button, and switch on the camera.
Camera
■ Front
2
1
1 Zoom controller
2 Shutter button
3 Power button
7
4 Microphone
5 AF assist light/
self-timer lamp
6 Lens
7 Flash
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3
4
5
GETTING READY
H
■ Back
8
9
0
F
E
C
D
8 Operation lamp
9 [] (PLAY mode) button
0 [] (REC mode) button
A [BS] (BEST SHOT) button
B Strap ring
C [왖][왔][왗][왘]
D [SET] button
E [MENU] button
F Monitor Screen
A
B
[왖]
[왗][왘]
[왔]
DISP
SET
■ Bottom
G Stopper
H Memory card slot
I Battery compartment
J Battery cover
K Tripod screw hole
* Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.
L Connector
M Speaker
G
[SET]
IJKLM
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GETTING READY
6
2
USB Cradle
Simply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB
cradle lets you perform the following tasks.
• Battery charging (page 33)
• Viewing of images using the Photo Stand slideshow
feature (page 131).
• TV connectability for viewing of images on a television
screen (page 137).
• Direct connection to a printer for printing (page 170)
• Automatic transfer of images to a computer (page 176)
IMPORTANT!
• Use only the USB cradle (CA-29) that comes with the
camera. Other USB cradles are not supported.
The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.
• Note that the example screens in this chapter are for illustrative purposes only. They do not exactly match the screen
contents actually produced on the camera.
REC Mode
■ Screen Indicators• appears momentarily
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9
81
I
H
G
F
E
1 Flash mode indicator
(page 62)
Auto
Flash Off
0
A
B
C
D
Flash On
Red-eye reduction
• appears momentarily
when you select Auto as the
flash mode, and then
disappears.
• If the camera detects that
flash is required while auto
flash is selected, the flash on
indicator will appear when the
shutter button is pressed half
way.
2 Focus mode indicator
(page 72)
Auto Focus
Macro
Pan Focus
Infinity
Manual Focus
when you select auto focus,
and then disappears.
3 White balance indicator
(page 82)
Auto
AWB
Daylight
Cloudy
Shade
Day White
Daylight
Tungsten
Manual
•
appears momentarily
AWB
when you select auto white
balance, and then
disappears.
4 Continuous Shutter
mode (page 85)
None Single shot
Continuous shutter
5 Self-timer (page 67)
None 1-Image
Self-timer 10 sec
10
s
Self-timer 2 sec
2
s
Triple self-timer
x3
6 Recording types
Auto recording
BEST SHOT
Movie
Voice Recording
7 Metering mode indicator
(page 111)
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
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8 • Snapshots: Image size
(page 70)
9 • Snapshots: Memory capacity
(pages 54, 222)
• Movies:
Remaining recording time
(page 97)
0 • Snapshots: Image quality
(page 71)
F : Fine
N : Normal
E : Economy
• Movies: Image quality
(page 96)
HQ: High Quality
NORMAL : Normal
LP: Long Play
A ISO sensitivity
(page 110)
B Aperture value (page 54)
C Shutter speed value
(page 54)
D Date and time
(page 151)
E EV value (page 80)
F Battery capacity
(page 38)
G Histogram (page 102)
H Anti Shake indicator
(page 91)
I Focus frame
(page 53)
• Focusing complete: Green
• Focusing failed: Red
NOTE
• An out of range aperture, shutter speed, or ISO
sensitivity setting causes the corresponding monitor
screen value to turn amber.
• Changing the setting of any one of the following
functions will cause Icon Help text to appear on the
monitor screen.
Flash mode, Focus mode, White balance, Self-timer,
Recording type, EV shift
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K
L
K Digital zoom indicator (page 60)
L Zoom indicator (page 60)
• Left side indicates optical zoom.
• Right side indicates digital zoom.
PLAY Mode
F
E
1 PLAY mode file type
Snapshot
Movie
Audio Snapshot
Voice Recording
2 Image protection
indicator (page 143)
28
D
12 3
C
0AB
3 Folder name/File name
(page 142)
Example : When a file named
CIMG0023.JPG is stored in a folder
named 100CASIO
100-0023
Folder name File name
4 • Snapshots: Image quality
(page 71)
F : Fine
N : Normal
E : Economy
• Movies: Recording time (page 97)
4
5
6
7
8
9
GETTING READY
5 • Snapshots: Image Size
(page 70)
• Movies: Image quality
(page 96)
HQ: High Quality
NORMAL : Normal
LP: Long Play
6 ISO sensitivity (page 110)
7 Aperture value
(page 54)
8 Shutter speed value
(page 54)
9 Date and time
(page 151)
0 Metering mode indicator
(page 111)
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
A White balance indicator
(page 82)
Auto
AWB
Daylight
Cloudy
Shade
Day White
Daylight
Tungsten
Manual
B Flash mode indicator
(page 62)
Flash On
Flash Off
Red-eye reduction
C Recording types
Auto recording
BEST SHOT
D Battery capacity
(page 38)
E Histogram (page 102)
F EV value (page 80)
IMPORTANT!
• Some information may not display properly if you
display an image that was recorded using a different
digital camera model.
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Changing the Contents of the Monitor
Screen
Each press of [왖] (DISP) changes the contents of the
monitor screen as shown below.
■ REC Mode
Indicators onHistogram on
Indicators off
■ PLAY Mode
Indicators onHistogram/Details on
Indicators off
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