Casio EXILIM EX-Z60, EXILIM EX-Z60DX User Guide

Digital Camera

EX-Z60/EX-Z60DX

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/.

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INTRODUCTION

Unpacking (EX-Z60)

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 (EX-Z60) Strap

CD-ROM USB Cable Basic Reference

Rechargeable Lithium

Ion Battery (NP-20)

Lithium Ion Battery

Charger

(BC-11L)

AC Power Cord

* The shape of the AC power

cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.

AV Cable

INTRODUCTION

Unpacking (EX-Z60DX)

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 (EX-Z60) Strap

Rechargeable Lithium Ion

Battery (NP-20)

CD-ROM AV Cable

USB Cable Basic Reference

USB Cradle

(CA-32)

• Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera.

○○○○○○○

* The shape of the AC

power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.

Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type)

(AD-C52G)

AC Power Cord

Special AC Adaptor (Plug-in Type)

(AD-C52J)

INTRODUCTION

2 INTRODUCTION

Unpacking (EX-Z60) .................................................... 2

Unpacking (EX-Z60DX) ............................................... 3

Features ..................................................................... 10

Precautions ................................................................ 13

19 QUICK START GUIDE

First, charge the battery! ............................................ 19

To configure display language and clock settings..... 21

To record an image .................................................... 22

To view a recorded image .......................................... 23

To delete an image ..................................................... 23

24 GETTING READY

About This Manual ..................................................... 24

General Guide ............................................................ 25

Camera 25 Lithium Ion Battery Charger (EX-Z60) 27 USB Cradle (EX-Z60DX) 27

Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 29

REC Mode 29 PLAY Mode 31 Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 33

Attaching the Strap .................................................... 34

Power Requirements ................................................. 35

EX-Z60 (Bundled with Charger Unit) 35 EX-Z60DX (Bundled with USB cradle) 40 Low Battery Indicator 43 To replace the battery 44 Power Supply Precautions 45 Turning the Camera On and Off 49 Configuring Power Saving Settings 51

Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 52

Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 55

To configure display language and clock settings 56

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58 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording an Image ................................................... 58

Aiming the Camera 58 Recording an Image 59 Using the easy Mode 63 Recording Precautions 65

Using Zoom ................................................................ 67

Optical Zoom 67 Digital Zoom 69

Using the Flash .......................................................... 71

Flash Unit Status 73 Changing the Flash Intensity Setting 74 Using Flash Assist 74

Using the Self-timer ................................................... 76

Specifying Image Size ............................................... 79

Specifying Image Quality ........................................... 80

82 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 82

Using Auto Focus 83 Using the Macro Mode 86 Using Pan Focus 87 Using the Infinity Mode 87 Using Manual Focus 88 Using Focus Lock 89

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 90

Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 92

Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually 93

Using Continuous Shutter .......................................... 95

Normal-speed continuous shutter 96 High-speed continuous shutter 96 Flash continuous shutter 96

Using the BEST SHOT Mode .................................... 97

Displaying Sample Scenes Individually 99 Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup 100 To delete a BEST SHOT user setup 102

Reducing the Effects of

Hand or Subject Movement ..................................... 102

Shooting with High Sensitivity ................................. 104

Recording Images of Business Cards and

Documents (Business Shot) .................................... 105

Before recording with Business Shot 106 To use Business Shot 106

Restoring an Old Photograph .................................. 107

Before trying to restore an old photograph 107 To restore an old photograph 108

Recording a Movie .................................................... 110

Specifying Movie Image Quality 111 Recording a Movie 112

Recording Audio ........................................................114

Adding Audio to a Snapshot 114 Recording Your Voice 115

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Using the Histogram ................................................. 117

REC Mode Camera Settings ................................... 120

Assigning Functions to the [왗] and [왘] Keys 120 Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 121 Turning Image Review On and Off 122 Using Icon Help 122 Specifying Power On Default Settings 123 Specifying ISO Sensitivity 125 Selecting the Metering Mode 126 Using the Filter Function 128 Specifying Outline Sharpness 128 Specifying Color Saturation 129 Specifying Contrast 129 Date Stamping Snapshots 130 Resetting the Camera 131

132 PLAYBACK

Basic Playback Operation ........................................ 132

Playing an Audio Snapshot 133

Zooming the Display Image ..................................... 134

Resizing an Image ................................................... 135

Cropping an Image................................................... 136

Keystone Correction ................................................ 138

Using Color Restoration to

Correct the Color of an Old Photograph .................. 139

Playing and Editing a Movie .................................... 141

Playing a Movie 141 Editing a Movie 142 Capturing a Still Image from a Movie

(MOTION PRINT) 146

Displaying the 9-image View ................................... 147

Displaying the Calendar Screen .............................. 148

Playing a Slideshow ................................................. 149

Using the Photo Stand Feature (EX-Z60DX) 152

Rotating the Display Image ...................................... 153

Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 154

To re-record audio 155

Playing Back a Voice Recording File....................... 156

Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen ........... 157

Selecting the Video Output System 160

161 DELETING FILES

Deleting a Single File ............................................... 161

Deleting All Files ...................................................... 162

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163 FILE MANAGEMENT

Folders ..................................................................... 163

Memory Folders and Files 163

Protecting Files ........................................................ 164

To protect a single file 164 To protect all files in memory 165

Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 165

To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 165 To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 167 To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 168 To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 168

169 OTHER SETTINGS

Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 169

To configure sound settings 169 To set the confirmation tone volume level 169 To set the audio volume level for movie

and audio snapshot playback 170

Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 170

Specifying the File Name Serial Number

Generation Method .................................................. 171

Setting the Clock ...................................................... 172

To select your Home Time zone 172 To set the current time and date 173 Changing the Date Format 173

Using World Time ..................................................... 174

To display the World Time screen 174 To configure World Time settings 174

Editing the Date and Time of an Image ................... 175

Changing the Display Language ............................. 176

Changing the USB Port Protocol ............................. 177

Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY)

Power On/Off Functions........................................... 178

Formatting Built-in Memory ...................................... 179

180 USING A MEMORY CARD

Using a Memory Card .............................................. 181

To insert a memory card into the camera 181 To replace the memory card 182 Formatting a Memory Card 183

Copying Files ........................................................... 184

To copy all the files in built-in memory to

a memory card 185

To copy a specific file from a memory card to

built-in memory 186

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187 PRINTING IMAGES

DPOF ........................................................................ 188

To configure print settings for a single image 189 To configure print settings for all images 190

Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ............... 192

Date Printing 197

PRINT Image Matching III ........................................... 198

Exif Print ................................................................... 198

199 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER

Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 199

Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 209

Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to

a Computer ............................................................... 216

Memory Data ............................................................ 217

DCF Protocol 217 Memory Folder Structure 217 Image Files Supported by the Camera 219

220 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER

Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 220

Selecting the Software You Need 220 Computer System Requirements 222 Managing Images on a PC 223 Retouching, Reorienting, and Printing a Snapshot 226 Playing a Movie 228 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 229 User Registration 229 Exiting the Menu Application 229

Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 230

Selecting the Software You Need 230 Computer System Requirements 231 Managing Images on a Macintosh 232 Playing a Movie 233 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 233 To register as a camera user 234

235 APPENDIX

Menu Reference ....................................................... 235

Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 238

Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 241

If you have problems installing the USB driver... 246 Display Messages 247

Specifications ........................................................... 249

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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-Z60/EX-Z60DX.

• 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.

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).

■ 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

• 6.0 million effective pixels

The CCD provides 6.37 million total pixels for images of outstanding resolution and detail.

• 2.5-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen

• 8.3MB built-in memory

Images can be recorded without using a memory card.

• REC mode or PLAY mode power up (page 49)

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

• easy mode (page 63)

This feature eliminates troublesome setups.

• 12X zoom (page 67)

3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom

• Flash Assist (page 74)

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

• Triple Self-timer (page 76)

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

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• Auto Macro (pages 84, 86)

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 84)

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 85)

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 95)

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

• BEST SHOT (page 97)

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 105)

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 107)

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 110)

VGA size, 30 fps, Motion JPEG format

• Audio Snapshot mode (page 114)

Use this mode to record snapshots that also include audio.

• Voice Recording (page 115)

Quick and easy recording of voice input.

• Real-time RGB histogram (page 117)

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 138)

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 139)

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

• MOTION PRINT (page 146)

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

• Calendar screen (page 148)

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 157)

• World Time (page 174)

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 180)

• Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page 188)

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 192)

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 198)

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.

• Transfer images to a computer simply by connecting the camera (pages 199, 209)

• DCF Data Storage (page 217)

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

III

data (mode

III

reads this data and

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• Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands (pages 223, 226, 232)

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-Z60/EX-Z60DX.

All references in this manual to “camera” refer to the CASIO EX-Z60/EX-Z60DX 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.

• 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 (EXZ60DX).

• 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 (EX-Z60DX).

• 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.

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• 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.

■ 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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■ 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 (EX-Z60DX) 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 (EX-Z60DX) 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

— Removing the camera from the USB cradle or

disconnecting the AC adaptor from the USB cradle while a data communication operation is being

performed (EX-Z60DX) — Low battery power — Other abnormal operations

Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to appear on the monitor screen (page 247). 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 and/or the USB cradle (EX-Z60DX) for about 30 hours. Be sure to reconfigure these settings after power is interrupted (page

172).

• 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.

■ Other

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

QUICK START GUIDE

First, charge the battery!

■ EX-Z60 (Bundled with Charger Unit)

Charge the rechargeable litium ion battery (NP-20) that comes with the camera (page 35).

• It takes about 90 minutes to achieve a full charge.

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

Load the battery into the camera (page 38).

Stopper

QUICK START GUIDE

■ EX-Z60DX (Bundled with USB cradle)

Load the battery into the camera (page 38).

Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery (page 40).

• Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera.

• It takes about 130 minutes to achieve a full charge.

1 Inlet Type

Stopper

○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○

1 Plug-in Type

[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 56 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 176) or clock (page 172) settings.

Press the power button to turn on the camera.

Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to select the language you want.

Press [SET] to register the language setting.

Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET].

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

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

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

[왖]

[왗][왘]

[왔]

[SET]

Use [왖] and [왔] to select the date format setting you want, and then press [SET].

Set the date and the time.

Press [SET] to register the clock settings and exit the setting screen.

QUICK START GUIDE

To record an image

Auto recording icon

See page 58 for details.

Press [ ] (REC).

• This enters the REC (recording) mode.

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 183.

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.

Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter button all the way down.

QUICK START GUIDE

To view a recorded image

See page 132 for details.

Press [ ] (PLAY).

• This enters the PLAY (playback) mode.

Use [왗] and [왘] to scroll through the images.

To delete an image

See page 161 for details.

2, 3, 4, 5

Press [ ] (PLAY).

Press [왔] ( ).

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

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Delete”.

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

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 in this manual:

“camera”

“file memory”

“battery”

“digital noise”

Means this:

The CASIO EX-Z60/EX-Z60DX Digital Camera

The location where the camera is currently storing images you record (page 59)

The NP-20 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery

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.

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 loaded in the camera

• A MultiMediaCard loaded in the camera

For more information about how the camera stores images, see page 217.

General Guide

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

Camera

■ Front

1 Shutter button

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

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■ Back

7 Operation lamp 8 Zoom button 9 Strap ring 0 [ ] (PLAY mode) button A [ ] (REC mode) button B [왖][왔][왗][왘] C [SET] button D [BS] (BEST SHOT) button E [MENU] button F Monitor Screen

9 : A

[왖]

[왗][왘]

[왔]

[SET]

■ Bottom

G Memory card slot H Stopper I Battery cover J Battery compartment K USB/AV connector L Tripod screw hole

* Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.

M Speaker

GETTING READY

Lithium Ion Battery Charger (EX-Z60)

1 [CHARGE] lamp 2 Contacts 3 AC jack

USB Cradle (EX-Z60DX)

Simply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB cradle lets you perform the following tasks.

• Battery charging (page 40)

• Viewing of images using the Photo Stand slideshow

feature (page 152).

• TV connectability for viewing of images on a television

screen (page 157).

• Direct connection to a printer for printing (page 194)

• Automatic transfer of images to a computer (pages 203,

212)

IMPORTANT!

• Use only the USB cradle (CA-32) that comes with the camera. Other USB cradles are not supported.

GETTING READY

■ Front

1 Camera connector 2 [USB] lamp 3 [USB] button 4 [PHOTO] button 5 [CHARGE] lamp

■ Back

6 [DC IN 5.3V]

(AC adaptor connector)

7 [ ] (USB port) 8 [AV OUT]

(AV output port)

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

2 467

I H

1 Flash mode indicator

A B C

(page 71)

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.

3 White balance indicator

2 Focus mode indicator

(page 82)

Auto Focus

Macro

Pan Focus

Infinity

Manual Focus

• When you select Auto Focus with Key Customize (page

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

(page 92)

Auto

AWB

Daylight

Cloudy

Shade

Day White

Daylight

Tungsten

Manual

• When you select Auto with Key Customize (page 120),

appears only briefly,

AWB

and then disappears from the display.

4 Continuous Shutter

mode (page 95)

None Single shot

Normal-speed Continuous Shutter

High-speed Continuous Shutter

Flash Continuous Shutter

5 Self-timer (page 76)

None 1-Image

Self-timer 10 sec

Self-timer 2 sec

Triple self-timer

6 Recording types

Auto recording

BEST SHOT

easy

Movie

Voice Recording

GETTING READY

7 Metering mode indicator

(page 126)

None Multi

Center Weighted

Spot

8 • Snapshots: Image size

(page 79)

9 • Snapshots: Memory capacity

(pages 61, 249)

• Movies: Remaining recording time (page 112)

0 • Snapshots: Image quality

(page 80)

F : Fine N : Normal E : Economy

• Movies: Image quality (page 111)

HQ : High Quality NORMAL : Normal LP : Long Play

A ISO sensitivity

(page 125)

B Aperture value (page 61)

C Shutter speed value

(page 61)

D Date and time

(page 175)

E EV value (page 90)

F Battery capacity

(page 43)

G Histogram (page 117)

H Anti Shake indicator

(page 102)

I Focus frame

(page 60)

• 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 122) 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

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