Casio EXILIM EX-Z6, EXILIM EX-Z7 User Manual

Digital Camera

EX-Z6/EX-Z7

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/.

All example procedures in this User’s Guide are based on the EX-Z7. The same procedures also apply to the EX-Z6, unless specifically noted otherwise.

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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.

Camera	Rechargeable Lithium	Lithium Ion Battery
	Ion Battery (NP-20)	Charger
		(BC-11L)

AC Power Cord *

Strap

*The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.

CD-ROM

USB Cable

AV Cable

Basic Reference

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2	INTRODUCTION
Unpacking ....................................................................		2
Features .......................................................................		9
Precautions ................................................................		12
17	QUICK START GUIDE
First, charge the battery! ............................................		17
To configure display language and clock settings .....		18
To record an image ....................................................		19
To view a recorded image ..........................................		20
To delete an image .....................................................		20

21 GETTING READY
About This Manual .....................................................	21
General Guide ............................................................	22
Camera	22
Lithium Ion Battery Charger	24
Monitor Screen Contents ...........................................	25
REC Mode	25
PLAY Mode	27
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen	29
Attaching the Strap ....................................................	30
Power Requirements ..................................................	31
To charge the battery	31
To load the battery	34
Low Battery Indicator	36
To replace the battery	37
Power Supply Precautions	38
Turning the Camera On and Off	41
Configuring Power Saving Settings	42
Using the On-screen Menus ......................................	44
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ...	46
To configure display language and clock settings	47

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50 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Recording an Image ...................................................	50
Aiming the Camera	50
Recording an Image	51
Using the easy Mode	55
Recording Precautions	57
Using Zoom ................................................................	59
Optical Zoom	59
Digital Zoom	61
Using the Flash ..........................................................	63
Flash Unit Status	65
Changing the Flash Intensity Setting	66
Using Flash Assist	66
Using the Self-timer ...................................................	68
Specifying Image Size ...............................................	71
Specifying Image Quality ...........................................	73

74 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Selecting the Focus Mode .........................................	74
Using Auto Focus	75
Using the Macro Mode	78
Using Pan Focus	79
Using the Infinity Mode	79
Using Manual Focus	80
Using Focus Lock	81
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ...........................	82
Adjusting White Balance ............................................	84
Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually	85
Using Continuous Shutter ..........................................	87
Normal-speed continuous shutter	88
High-speed continuous shutter	88
Flash continuous shutter	88
Continuous Shutter Precautions	89
Using the BEST SHOT Mode ....................................	89
Displaying Sample Scenes Individually	92
Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup	92
To delete a BEST SHOT user setup	94
Reducing the Effects of Hand or
Subject Movement .....................................................	94
Shooting with High Sensitivity ...................................	96
Recording Images of Business Cards
and Documents (Business Shot) ...............................	97
Before recording with Business Shot	98
To use Business Shot	98

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Restoring an Old Photograph ....................................	99
Before trying to restore an old photograph	99
To restore an old photograph	100
Recording a Movie ...................................................	102
Specifying Movie Image Quality	103
Recording a Movie	104
Recording Audio .......................................................	106
Adding Audio to a Snapshot	106
Recording Your Voice	107
Using the Histogram .................................................	109
REC Mode Camera Settings ...................................	112
Assigning Functions to the [ ] and [ ] Keys	112
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off	113
Turning Image Review On and Off	114
Using Icon Help	114
Specifying Power On Default Settings	115
Specifying ISO Sensitivity	117
Selecting the Metering Mode	118
Using the Filter Function	120
Specifying Outline Sharpness	120
Specifying Color Saturation	121
Specifying Contrast	121
Date Stamping Snapshots	122
Resetting the Camera	123
124 PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation ........................................	124
Playing an Audio Snapshot	125

Zooming the Display Image .....................................	126
Resizing an Image ...................................................	127
Cropping an Image ...................................................	128
Keystone Correction .................................................	130
Using Color Restoration to
Correct the Color of an Old Photograph ..................	131
Playing and Editing a Movie .....................................	133
Playing a Movie	133
Editing a Movie	134
Capturing a Still Image from a Movie
(MOTION PRINT)	138
Displaying the 9-image View ....................................	139
Displaying the Calendar Screen ..............................	140
Playing a Slideshow .................................................	141
Rotating the Display Image ......................................	144
Adding Audio to a Snapshot ....................................	145
To re-record audio	146
Playing Back a Voice Recording File .......................	147
Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen ...........	148
Selecting the Video Output System	150
152 DELETING FILES
Deleting a Single File ...............................................	152
Deleting All Files ......................................................	153

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154	FILE MANAGEMENT
Folders ......................................................................		154
	Memory Folders and Files	154
Protecting Files ........................................................		155
	To protect a single file	155
	To protect all files in memory	156
Using the FAVORITE Folder ....................................		156
	To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder	156
	To display a file in the FAVORITE folder	158
	To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder	159
	To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder	159
160	OTHER SETTINGS
Configuring Sound Settings .....................................		160
	To configure sound settings	160
	To set the confirmation tone volume level	160
	To set the audio volume level for movie and audio
	snapshot playback	161
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ...........		161
Specifying the File Name
Serial Number Generation Method ..........................		162
Setting the Clock ......................................................		163
	To select your Home Time zone	163
	To set the current time and date	164
	Changing the Date Format	164

Using World Time .....................................................	165
To display the World Time screen	165
To configure World Time settings	165
Editing the Date and Time of an Image ...................	166
Changing the Display Language ..............................	167
Changing the USB Port Protocol .............................	168
Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY)
Power On/Off Functions ...........................................	169
Formatting Built-in Memory ......................................	170
171 USING A MEMORY CARD
Using a Memory Card ..............................................	172
To insert a memory card into the camera	172
To replace the memory card	173
Formatting a Memory Card	174
Copying Files ............................................................	175
To copy all the files in built-in memory to
a memory card	176
To copy a specific file from a memory card to
built-in memory	177

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178 PRINTING IMAGES
DPOF ........................................................................	179
To configure print settings for a single image	180
To configure print settings for all images	181
Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ...............	183
Date Printing	187
PRINT Image Matching III ...........................................	188
Exif Print ...................................................................	188
189 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer .........	189
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer .......	196
Using a Memory Card to
Transfer Images to a Computer ...............................	200
Memory Data ............................................................	201
DCF Protocol	201
Memory Folder Structure	202
Image Files Supported by the Camera	203

205 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER

Using the Camera with a Windows Computer .........	205
Selecting the Software You Need	205
Computer System Requirements	207
Transfer of Images from the Camera and
Management of Images on a PC	208
Retouching, Reorienting, and Printing a Snapshot	211
Playing a Movie	213
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)	214
User Registration	214
Exiting the Menu Application	214
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer .......	215
Selecting the Software You Need	215
Computer System Requirements	216
Transfer of Images from the Camera
and Management of Images on a Macintosh	217
Playing a Movie	218
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)	218
To register as a camera user	219
220 APPENDIX
Menu Reference .......................................................	220
Indicator Lamp Reference ........................................	223
Troubleshooting Guide .............................................	226
If you have problems installing the USB driver...	231
Display Messages	232
Specifications ...........................................................	234

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IMPORTANT!

•The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

•CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual.

•CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise due to the use or malfunction of the EX-Z6/EX-Z7.

•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.

•SDHC Logo is a 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

•Effective Pixels

EX-Z6: 6.0 million pixels (6.37 million total pixels)

EX-Z7: 7.2 million pixels (7.41 million total pixels)

•2.5-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen

•8.3MB built-in memory

Use built-in memory for testing the camera or to record images in emergencies when your memory card is full or unavailable.

•REC mode or PLAY mode power up (page 41)

Press [] (REC) or [] (PLAY) to turn on the camera and enter the mode you want to use.

•easy mode (page 55)

This feature eliminates troublesome setups.

•12X zoom (page 59)

3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom

•Flash Assist (page 66)

This feature compensates when flash intensity is not strong enough, so images are better illuminated.

•Triple Self-timer (page 68)

The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times, automatically.

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•Auto Macro (pages 76, 78)

Auto Macro automatically switches to the macro mode when the distance between the camera and subject it shorter than the Auto Focus range.

•Quick Shutter (page 76)

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 77)

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.

•Three continuous shutter modes (page 87)

In addition to normal-speed continuous shutter, you can also select high-speed continuous shutter or flash continuous shutter.

•BEST SHOT (page 89)

Simply select one of a collection of built-in sample scenes and the camera sets up for the scene you selected. It’s the simple way to set up for beautiful snapshots quickly and easily. New BEST SHOT sample scenes include setups for High Sensitivity and Anti Shake. A [BS] (BEST

SHOT) button provides direct access to BEST SHOT sample scenes.

•Business Shot (page 97)

Business Shot automatically corrects rectangular shapes when recording the image of a business card, document, whiteboard, or similar subjects from an angle.

•Restoring an Old Photograph (page 99)

You can use the procedure in this section to restore an old, faded photograph with the color provided by modern digital camera technology.

•Movie recording with audio (page 102)

VGA size, 30 fps, Motion JPEG format

•Audio Snapshot mode (page 106)

Use this mode to record snapshots that also include audio.

•Voice Recording (page 107)

Quick and easy recording of voice input.

•Real-time RGB histogram (page 109)

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.

•Keystone Correction (page 130)

A simple operation corrects for keystoning, which occurs when you record the image of a blackboard or poster from an angle.

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•Color Correction (page 131)

Simply record the image of an old photograph to restore its colors.

•MOTION PRINT (page 138)

Capture frames from a movie and create still images that are suitable for printing.

•Calendar screen (page 140)

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.

•Connect the camera to a TV and use the TV screen for image recording and viewing (page 148)

•World Time (page 165)

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, SDHC memory cards, and MMC (MultiMedia Cards) for memory expansion (page 171)

•Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page 179)

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 183)

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 188)

Images include PRINT Image Matching III data (mode setting and other camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching III reads this data and adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images come out just the way you intended when you recorded them.

•Transfer images to a computer simply by connecting the camera (pages 189, 196)

•DCF Data Storage (page 201)

DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage protocol provides image compatibility between the digital camera and printers.

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•Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands (pages 208, 211, 217)

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-Z6/EX-Z7.

All references in this manual to “camera” refer to the CASIO EX-Z6/EX-Z7 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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•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 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 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.

•At least once a year, unplug the AC 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 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.

•Never open the battery cover 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.

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■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.

■ 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 while the camera is performing a record or memory access operation

—Removing the battery, removing the memory card while the operation lamp is still flashing green after you turn off the camera

—Disconnecting the USB cable 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 232). 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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■ 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-20 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 for about 30 hours.

Be sure to reconfigure these settings after power is interrupted (page 163).

•Never remove the battery from the camera while the camera is turned on. Doing so can damage the camera. If you mistakenly remove the battery, immediately reinsert it into the camera and press the power button to turn power back on.

■ 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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■ 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.

■ Monitor Screen Images

•The images that normally appear on the monitor screen during image playback are smaller than normal, and so you cannot see all of the detail of the actual image. Your camera has an image zoom feature (page 126) which you can use to enlarge the monitor screen image. You can use this feature for on-the-spot checks of important images.

■ Other

•The camera may become slightly warm during use. This does not indicate malfunction.

QUICK START GUIDE

First, charge the battery!

1. Charge the rechargeable litium		2. Load the battery into the camera.
ion battery (NP-20) that comes	1	(page 34).
with the camera (page 31).	1
with the camera (page 31).
• It takes about 90 minutes to achieve		1
a full charge.

- T +

2 Stopper

2 [CHARGE] lamp lights red during charging. [CHARGE] lamp goes out when charging is complete.

(–) marks

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 47 for details.

•If you make a mistake when setting the language or clock with the following procedure, you will need to use the camera’s menu to individually change the language (page 167) or clock (page 163) settings.

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

[ ]
[ ]	[ ]
[ ]	[SET]

1.Press the power button to turn on the camera.

2.Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the language you want.

3.Press [SET] to register the language setting.

4.Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET].

5.Use [ ] and [ ] to select the city you want, and then press [SET].

6.Use [ ] and [ ] to select the summer time (DST) setting you want, and then press [SET].

7.Use [ ] and [ ] 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.

QUICK START GUIDE

To record an image

Auto recording icon

06/12/24

12:38

Focus frame

See page 50 for details.

1.Press [] (REC).

•This enters the REC (recording) mode.

2.Point the camera at the subject, use the monitor screen to compose the image, and then press the shutter button half way.

•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.

Operation lamp

The camera’s built in memory can record only a few images and is intended for testing the camera or for emergency purposes only. Using a memory card provides more capacity you can use to store more images, high-quality and large-size images, and longer movies. In order to be able to use a commercially available memory card, you first need to format it using the camera’s formatting procedure. For details about formatting a memory card, see page 174.

QUICK START GUIDE

To view a recorded image

See page 124 for details.

1.Press [] (PLAY).

• This enters the PLAY (playback) mode.

2.Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the images.

To delete an image

See page 152 for details.

2, 3, 4, 5

1.Press [] (PLAY).

2.Press [ ] ().

3.Use [ ] and [ ] to display the image you want to delete.

4.Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Delete”.

•To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything, select “Cancel”.

5.Press [SET] to delete the image.

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	Means this:
	in this manual:	Means this:
	in this manual:

	“camera”	The CASIO EX-Z6/EX-Z7 Digital
		Camera

	“file memory”	The location where the camera is
		currently storing images you record
		(page 51)

	“battery”	The NP-20 Rechargeable Lithium
		Ion Battery

	“digital noise”	Tiny flecks or “snow” in a 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.

■About the monitor screen images in this manual

All the monitor screen images in this manual show the EX-

Z7. See the accompanying text for information differences between the EX-Z6 and EX-Z7.

GETTING READY

■ 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 or SDHC memory card loaded in the camera

•A MultiMediaCard loaded in the camera

For more information about how the camera stores images, see page 201.

General Guide

The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.

Camera

■ Front

1 Shutter button	1 2	34
2 Power button		34
3 Self-timer lamp
4 Microphone
5 Lens
6 Flash

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■ Back

		[ ]
	B	[ ]	[ ]
F E D C	B	[ ]	[SET]
F E D C		[ ]	[SET]

7 Operation lamp

8 Zoom button

9 Strap ring

0 [ ] (PLAY mode) button A [] (REC mode) button

B [ ][ ][ ][ ] C [SET] button

D [BS] (BEST SHOT) button E [MENU] button

F Monitor Screen

■ Bottom

G Memory card slot

H Stopper

I Battery cover

J Battery compartment

K USB/AV connector

LTripod screw hole

*Use this hole when attaching to a tripod. M Speaker

G H

M L K J I

GETTING READY

Lithium Ion Battery Charger

1 2

1 [CHARGE] lamp

2 Contacts

3 AC jack

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 Mode

■ Screen Indicators

1234567

8 9

G F E

1Flash mode indicator (page 63)

Auto Flash

Flash Off

Flash On

Soft Flash

Red-eye reduction

• appears momentarily when you select Auto Flash 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.

2Focus mode indicator

(page 74)

Auto Focus

Macro

Pan Focus

Infinity

Manual Focus

•When you select Auto Focus

with Key Customize (page

112), appears only briefly, and then disappears from the display.

3White balance indicator

(page 84)

AWB Auto

Daylight

Overcast

Shade

Day White Fluorescent

Daylight Fluorescent

Tungsten

Manual

•When you select Auto with Key Customize (page 112),

appears only briefly, and then disappears from the display.

4 Continuous Shutter

mode (page 87)

None Single shot

Normal-speed

Continuous Shutter

High-speed

Continuous Shutter

Flash Continuous

Shutter

5 Self-timer (page 68)

None 1-Image

10s	Self-timer 10 sec

2s	Self-timer 2 sec

x3	Triple self-timer

6 Recording types

Auto recording

BEST SHOT

easy

Movie

Voice Recording

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7Metering mode indicator (page 118)

None Multi

Center Weighted

Spot

8• Snapshots: Image size (page 71)

9• Snapshots: Memory capacity (pages 53, 234)

•Movies:

Remaining recording time (page 104)

0• Snapshots: Image quality (page 73)

F : Fine

N : Normal E : Economy

•Movies: Image quality (page 103)

HQ	: High Quality
NORMAL : Normal
LP	: Long Play

AISO sensitivity

(page 117)

B Aperture value (page 53)

CShutter speed value

(page 53)

DDate and time (page 166)

ETimestamp indicator

(EX-Z7 only) (page 122)

F EV value (page 82)

GBattery capacity (page 36)

H Histogram (page 109)

IAnti Shake indicator (page 94)

JFocus frame

(page 52)

•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 (page 114) text to appear on the monitor screen. You can turn off Icon Help if you want.

Flash mode, Focus mode, White balance, Self-timer, Recording type, EV shift

GETTING READY

K Digital zoom indicator (page 61)

LZoom indicator (page 61)

•Left side indicates optical zoom.

•Right side indicates digital zoom.

PLAY Mode

12 3

4 F 5

6 E7

8 9

D C B A 0

1 PLAY mode file type	3 Folder name/File name
Snapshot	(page 154)

Movie

Audio Snapshot

Voice Recording

2Image protection indicator (page 155)

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 73)

F : Fine

N : Normal E : Economy

•Movies: Recording time (page 104)

GETTING READY

5• Snapshots: Image Size (page 71)

•Movies: Image quality (page 103)

HQ	: High Quality
NORMAL : Normal
LP	: Long Play

6 ISO sensitivity (page 117)

7Aperture value (page 53)

8Shutter speed value

(page 53)

9Date and time

(page 166)

0Metering mode indicator (page 118)

Multi

Center Weighted

Spot

AWhite balance indicator

(page 84)

AWB Auto

Daylight

Overcast

Shade

Day White Fluorescent

Daylight Fluorescent

Tungsten

Manual

BFlash mode indicator (page 63)

Flash On

Flash Off

Soft Flash

Red-eye reduction

C Recording types

Auto recording, easy

BEST SHOT

DBattery capacity (page 36)

E Histogram (page 109)

F EV value (page 82)

IMPORTANT!

•Some information may not display properly if you display an image that was recorded using a different digital camera model.

Casio EXILIM EX-Z6, EXILIM EX-Z7 User Manual

GETTING READY

Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen

Each press of [ ] (DISP) changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below.

■ REC Mode

Indicators on

Histogram on

Indicators off

■ PLAY Mode

Indicators on

Histogram/Details on

Indicators off

GETTING READY

IMPORTANT!

•Pressing [ ] (DISP) will not change monitor screen contents during standby or recording of an audio snapshot.

•You can use [ ] (DISP) to turn off the monitor screen only when voice recording in the 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. While a Voice Recording file is displayed in the PLAY mode, pressing [ ] (DISP) toggles between “indicators on” and “indicators off”.

•When playing back the content of a Voice Recording file while “indicators off” is selected (Voice Recording file icon only on the monitor screen), the monitor screen will go black about two seconds after you press [SET] to start playback. The Voice Recording file icon (indicators off) will reappear after playback is complete.

Attaching the Strap

Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the illustration.

Strap ring

IMPORTANT!

•Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when using the camera to protect against accidentally dropping it.

•The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera only. Do not use it for any other purpose.

•Never swing the camera around by the strap.

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