Casio EX-Z30, EXZ40 User Manual

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Digital Camera

EX-Z30/EX-Z40

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-Z40. The same procedures also apply to the EX-Z30, 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

CD-ROM

Rechargeable lithium ion battery

(NP-40)

USB Cable Basic Reference

• 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)

AC power cord

USB Cradle

(CA-24)

○○○○○○○

Special AC Adaptor (Plug-in Type)

Strap

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2 INTRODUCTION

Unpacking .................................................................... 2

Features ....................................................................... 9

Precautions ................................................................. 11

General Precautions 11 Test for proper operation before using the camera! 13 Data Error Precautions 13 Operating conditions 13 Condensation 14 Lens 14 Other 14

15 QUICK START GUIDE

First, charge the battery! ............................................ 15

To configure display language and clock settings ..... 16

To record an image .................................................... 17

To view a recorded image .......................................... 17

To delete an image ..................................................... 18

19 GETTING READY

About This Manual ..................................................... 19

General Guide ............................................................ 20

Camera 20 USB Cradle 21

Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 22

REC mode 22 PLAY mode 24 Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 25

Indicator Lamps .......................................................... 25

Attaching the Strap .................................................... 26

Power Requirements ................................................. 26

To load the battery 26 To remove the battery 28 To charge the battery 28 Power Supply Precautions 33 Turning the Camera On and Off 37 Configuring Power Saving Settings 38

Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 39

Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 42

To configure display language and clock settings 43

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45 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording an Image ................................................... 45

Aiming the Camera 45 Recording an Image 46 Recording Precautions 48 About Auto Focus 49 About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 49

Using the Optical Viewfinder...................................... 50

Using Zoom ................................................................ 51

Optical Zoom 51 Digital Zoom 52

Using the Flash .......................................................... 53

Flash Unit Status 55 Flash Precautions 55

Using the Self-timer ................................................... 56

Specifying Image Size and Quality ............................ 58

To specify the image size 58 To specify image quality 60

61 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 61

Using Auto Focus 62 Using the Macro Mode 64 Using the Pan Focus Mode 64 Using the Infinity Mode 65 Using Manual Focus 65 Using Focus Lock 66

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 67

Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 69

Adjusting White Balance Manually 70

Using the BESTSHOT Mode ..................................... 71

Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup 73

Combining Shots of Two People into

a Single Image (Coupling Shot) ................................. 75

Recording a Subject onto an Existing

Background Image (Pre-shot).................................... 77

Using the Movie Mode ............................................... 79

Recording Audio ......................................................... 81

Adding Audio to a Snapshot 81 Recording Your Voice 83

Using the Histogram .................................................. 84

REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................... 86

Specifying ISO Sensitivity 86 Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 88 Turning Image Review On and Off 88 Assigning Functions to the [] and [] Keys 89 Specifying Power On Default Settings 90 Resetting the Camera 91

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92 PLAYBACK

Basic Playback Operation .......................................... 92

Playing an Audio Snapshot 93

Flipping the Display.................................................... 94

Zooming the Display Image ....................................... 95

Resizing an Image ..................................................... 96

Cropping an Image..................................................... 97

Playing a Movie .......................................................... 99

Displaying the 9-image View ................................... 100

Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View 101

Displaying the Calendar Screen .............................. 101

Playing a Slide Show ............................................... 102

To specify the slideshow images 104 To specify the slideshow time 105 To set the slideshow interval 105 Using the Photo Stand Feature 106

Rotating the Display Image...................................... 107

Using Image Roulette .............................................. 108

Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 109

To re-record audio 110

Playing Back a Voice Recording File........................111

112 DELETING FILES

Deleting a Single File ................................................112

Deleting All Files .......................................................113

114 FILE MANAGEMENT

Folders ...................................................................... 114

Memory Folders and Files 114

Protecting Files ......................................................... 115

To protect a single file 115 To protect all files in memory 116

Using the FAVORITE Folder .....................................116

To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 116 To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 118 To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 119 To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 120

121 OTHER SETTINGS

Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 121

To configure sound settings 121 To set the volume level 122

Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 122

Configuring Power Down Image Settings................ 123

Specifying the File Name Serial Number

Generation Method .................................................. 125

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Using the Alarm........................................................ 126

To set an alarm 126 Stopping the Alarm 127

Setting the Clock ...................................................... 127

To select your Home Time zone 127 To set the current time and date 128 Changing the Date Format 129

Using World Time..................................................... 129

To display the World Time screen 129 To configure World Time settings 130 To configure summer time (DST) settings 131

Changing the Display Language ............................. 132

Changing the USB Port Protocol ............................. 132

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

Power On/Off Functions........................................... 133

Formatting Built-in Memory...................................... 135

136 USING A MEMORY CARD

Using a Memory Card .............................................. 137

To insert a memory card into the camera 137 To remove a memory card from the camera 138 Formatting a Memory Card 138 Memory Card Precautions 139

Copying Files ........................................................... 140

To copy all the files in built-in memory to a

memory card 140

To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory 141

142 PRINTING IMAGES

DPOF ........................................................................ 143

To configure print settings for a single image 144 To configure print settings for all images 145

Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ............... 146

To print a single image 146 To print a group of images 148 Printing Precautions 149

PRINT Image Matching II ............................................. 150

Exif Print ................................................................... 150

151 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER

Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 151

USB Connection Precautions 157

Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 157

USB Connection Precautions 161

Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer . 161 Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a

Computer .................................................................. 162

Memory Data ............................................................ 163

DCF Protocol 163 Memory Directory Structure 163 Image Files Supported by the Camera 165 Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions 165

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166 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER

Using the Album Feature ......................................... 166

Creating an album 166 Selecting an Album Layout 168 Configuring Detailed Album Settings 168 Viewing Album Files 171 Saving an Album 173 To delete an album 174

Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ............... 174

About the bundled CD-ROM

(CASIO Digital Camera Software) 174

Computer System Requirements 176

Installing Software from the CD-ROM

in Windows ............................................................... 177

Getting Started 178 Selecting a Language 178 Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File 178 Installing an Application 179 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 179 User Registration 180 Exiting the Menu Application 180

Installing Software from the CD-ROM on

a Macintosh .............................................................. 180

Installing Software 180 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 181

183 APPENDIX

Menu Reference ....................................................... 183

Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 185

REC mode 186 PLAY mode 187 USB Cradle Indicator Lamps 187

Troubleshooting Guide............................................. 188

Display Messages 192

Specifications ........................................................... 193

Main Specifications 193

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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 through the use of the EX-Z30/EXZ40.

• 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.

• The SD logo is a registered trademark.

• Windows, Internet Explorer, and DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

•

MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon Technologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA).

• Acrobat and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

• 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.

■ 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.

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Features

• High-resolution CCD for beautiful prints EX-Z30: 3.20 million pixels (3.34 million total pixels) EX-Z40: 4.00 million pixels (4.23 million total pixels)

• 2.0-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen

• Long battery life

The camera’s low-power design combines with a largecapacity battery to provide more recording and playback between charges.

• 12X seamless zoom (page 51) 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom

• 9.7MB Flash memory Images can be recorded without using a memory card.

• REC mode or PLAY mode power up (page 37) Press the [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera and enter the mode you want to use.

• Multi Auto Focus (page 63) When “Multi” is selected for the Auto Focus area, the camera takes simultaneous meter readings at seven different points and automatically selects the best one. This makes it possible to avoid erroneous focusing on the background, and ensure proper focus for a wide range of image types.

• Pan Focus (page 64) This feature lets you lock the focus point and ensures that you do not miss that special moment when it happens.

• Auto Pan Focus (page 62) When you press the shutter release 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.

• Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia Cards) for memory expansion (page 136)

• Easy Charging (page 28) Just place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge its battery.

• Easy Image Transfer (page 151) Transfer images to a computer simply by placing the camera onto the USB cradle.

• Photo Stand feature (page 106) A slideshow of images in file memory can be played while the camera is on its USB cradle.

• BESTSHOT (page 71) 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 pictures every time.

• Coupling Shot and Pre-shot (pages 75, 77) Coupling Shot lets you combine two subjects into a single image, while Pre-shot lets you add a subject to a previously recorded background image. This means you can create images that include you and your friend, even if you are the only two people around. You can use Coupling Shot and Pre-shot by selecting the applicable sample images in the BESTSHOT mode.

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• Triple Self-timer mode (page 56) The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times, automatically.

• Real-time histogram (page 84) An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you view the effect on overall image brightness, which makes shooting under difficult lighting conditions easier than ever before.

• World Time (page 129) A simple operation sets the current time for your current location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 time zones.

• Alarm (page 126) A built-in alarm helps to keep you on time for important events, and even can be used in place of an alarm clock. You can also have a specific image appear, or a movie or audio file to play when the alarm time is reached.

• Album Function (page 166) HTML files are generated automatically to create an album of recorded images. Album contents can be viewed and printed using a standard Web browser. Images can also be incorporated into Web pages quickly and easily.

• Calendar screen (page 101) 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 image recorded for that date, which helps to make searching for a particular image quicker and easier.

• Snapshot + Audio Mode (page 81) Adds audio to a snapshot.

• Movie + Audio Mode (page 79)

• Voice Recording (page 83)

Quick and easy recording of voice input.

• After Recording (page 109) Adds audio to images after they are recorded.

• Selectable Sound Settings (page 121) You can configure different sounds to play whenever you turn on the camera, press the shutter release button halfway or all the way, or perform a key operation.

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

• Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page 143) 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.

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• PRINT Image Matching II Compatible (page 150) Images include PRINT Image Matching II data (mode setting and other camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching II reads this data and adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images come out just the way you intended when you recorded them.

• USB DIRECT-PRINT support (page 146) Your camera supports USB DIRECT-PRINT, which was developed by Seiko Epson Corporation. When connected directly to a printer that supports USB DIRECT-PRINT, you can select images to print and start the print operation directly from the camera.

• PictBridge support (page 146) Your camera supports the PictBridge standard of the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge, and perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls.

• Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands (page 175) 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-Z30/EX-Z40.

All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the camera” refer to the CASIO EX-Z30/EX-Z40 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 danger 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.

• Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the camera’s viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight.

• 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 danger 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 danger 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 danger 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 danger 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 danger 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 areas where its use is prohibited. Doing so can result in an accident.

• Physical damage and malfunction of this camera can cause the data stored in its memory to be deleted. Be sure to always keep backup copies of data by transferring them to personal computer memory.

• Never open the battery compartment cover, disconnect the AC adaptor from the camera, or unplug the AC adaptor from the wall socket while recording images. 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 (page 17).

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 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 192). 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 compartment cover open for a few hours.

Lens

• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction.

• Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can interfere with proper image recording. Never touch the lens with your fingers. You can remove dust particles from the lens surface by using a lens blower to blow them off. Next, wipe the surface of the lens with a soft lens cloth.

Other

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

• If the exterior of the camera needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.

QUICK START GUIDE

First, charge the battery!

Load the battery (page 26).

Stopper

Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery (page 28).

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

• It takes about 190 minutes to achieve a full charge.

Inlet Type

○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○

1 Plug-in Type

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 42 for details.)

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

Press the power button to turn on the camera.

Press [] to select the language you want.

Press [SET] to register the language setting.

Use [], [], [], and [] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET].

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

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

Use [] and [] 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

1200

1600

NORMAL

04/1212

1 / 1000

F2.6

To record an image

Green operation lamp

Press [ ] (REC).

•

If the (Snapshot Mode) icon is not on the monitor screen, use the procedure under “Using the On-screen Menus” (page

39) to change the “REC Mode” setting to “ Snapshot”.

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

• When proper focus is achieved, the focus frame turns green and the green operation lamp lights.

Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter release button.

(See page 45 for details.)

Focus frame

Snapshot Mode icon

1600

NORMAL

1 / 1000

04/

To view a recorded image

(See page 92 for details.)

1200

F2.6

/24 :

Press [ ] (PLAY).

Use [] and [] to scroll through the images.

QUICK START GUIDE

To delete an image

(See page 112 for details.)

2, 3, 4, 5

Press [ ] (PLAY).

Press [] ( ).

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

Use [] and [] 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:

“this camera” or “the camera”

“file memory”

“battery”

“optional charger unit”

Means this:

The CASIO EX-Z30/EX-Z40 Digital Camera

The location where the camera is currently storing images you record (page 46)

The NP-40 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery

The optionally available CASIO BC-30L rapid Charger Unit

■ 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 (“ ”).

■ 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 Flash 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 114.

GETTING READY

General Guide

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

Camera

■ Front

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

■ Back

7 Viewfinder

8 Operation lamp 9 [ ] (PLAY mode) 0 [ ] (REC mode) A [MENU] button B Zoom button C Strap ring D [SET] button E [][][][] F [DISP] button G Monitor Screen H Speaker

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■ Bottom

I Battery compartment cover J Connector K Tripod screw hole

* Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.

L Stopper M Memory card slot N Battery compartment

USB Cradle

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

• Battery charging (page 28)

• Automatic transfer of images to a computer (page 151)

• Direct connection to a printer for printing (page 146)

• Viewing of images using the Photo Stand slideshow

KJI

feature (page 106).

■ Front

1 Camera connector 2 [USB] lamp

3 [USB] button 4 [CHARGE] lamp

5 [PHOTO] button

■ Back

6 [DC IN 5.3V]

(AC adaptor connector)

7 [USB]

(USB port)

GETTING READY

Monitor Screen Contents

The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.

REC mode

1 Flash Mode indicator

None Auto

Flash Off Flash On Red-eye reduction

• If the camera detects that flash is required while auto flash is selected, the flash on indicator will appear when the shutter release button is pressed half way.

2 Focus Mode indicator

None Auto Focus

Macro

3 White balance indicator

4 Self-timer

Pan Focus Infinity Manual Focus

None Auto

Sunlight Overcast Shade Light Bulb Fluorescent Manual

None 1-Image

Self-timer 10 sec

Self-timer 2 sec

Triple self-timer

REC modes

Snapshot BESTSHOT Movie Snapshot Audio Voice Recording

6 Memory capacity

(Remaining number of storable images) Movie Recording: Remaining recording time

7 Image size

• EX-Z30 2048 ҂ 1536 pixels 2048 ҂ 1360 (3:2) pixels 1600 ҂ 1200 pixels 1280 ҂ 960 pixels

640 ҂ 480 pixels Movie Recording: recording time

• EX-Z40 2304 ҂ 1728 pixels 2304 ҂ 1536 (3:2) pixels 1600 ҂ 1200 pixels 1280 ҂ 960 pixels

640 ҂ 480 pixels Movie Recording: recording time

8 Quality

FINE NORMAL ECONOMY

9 Built-in memory selected

for data storage. Memory card selected for data storage.

0 Date and time A EV value B Battery capacity C Focus frame

• Focusing complete: Green

• Focusing failed: Red

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D Digital zoom indicator E Shutter speed value

• An out of range aperture or shutter speed causes the corresponding monitor screen value to turn amber.

F Aperture value G ISO sensitivity H Zoom indicator

• Left side indicates optical zoom.

• Right side indicates digital zoom.

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PLAY mode

1 PLAY mode file type

Snapshot Movie Snapshot Audio Voice Recording

2 Image protection indicator 3 Folder number/File number 4 Image size

• EX-Z30

2048 ҂ 1536 pixels 2048 ҂ 1360 (3:2) pixels 1600 ҂ 1200 pixels 1280 ҂ 960 pixels

640 ҂ 480 pixels

Movie Playback: Elapsed play time

• EX-Z40

2304 ҂ 1728 pixels 2304 ҂ 1536 (3:2) pixels 1600 ҂ 1200 pixels 1280 ҂ 960 pixels

640 ҂ 480 pixels

Movie Playback: Elapsed play time

5 Quality

FINE NORMAL ECONOMY

6 Built-in memory selected for data

storage. Memory card selected for data storage.

7 Date and time 8 Battery capacity

IMPORTANT!

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

GETTING READY

Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen

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

Indicators

(page 22)

IMPORTANT!

• You cannot turn off the monitor screen in the following cases: In the PLAY mode, in the BESTSHOT mode, when not recording in the Movie mode.

• You cannot use the [DISP] button to change the contents of the monitor screen while a movie is being recorded, or while standing by for or performing audio recording.

• In the Voice Recording mode, you can only turn indicators on and off.

Histogram

(page 84)

Indicators

off

Monitor

screen off

Indicator Lamps

You can find out the operational status of the camera and the USB cradle at a glance by checking the color of the indicator lamps, and whether a lamp is lit or flashing. For details, see “Indicator Lamp Reference” on page 185.

Self-timer lamp Green operation lamp

Red operation lamp

[USB] lamp

[CHARGE] lamp

GETTING READY

Attaching the Strap

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

IMPORTANT!

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

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

• Never swing the camera around by the strap.

Power Requirements

Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40).

To load the battery

While pressing the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the camera, slide the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow, and then swing it open.

GETTING READY

While pulling the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration, align the (– ) mark on the battery with the (– ) mark on the camera and slide the battery into the camera.

(–) mark

Stopper

(–) marks

NP-40

• Push the bottom of the battery, and make sure that

the stopper securely locks the battery in place.

Swing the battery compartment cover closed, and then slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow.

IMPORTANT!

• Use only the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported.

The battery is not charged when you purchase the camera. You need to charge the battery before using the camera for the first time (page 28).

GETTING READY

To remove the battery

Open the battery compartment cover.

Pull the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow.

• This will cause the battery to come part way out of the slot.

Stopper

Release the stopper and pull the battery from the camera.

• Take care so you do not drop the battery.

To charge the battery

Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN

5.3V] connector of the USB cradle, and then plug it in to a household power outlet.

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

AC Adaptor

[DC IN 5.3V]

AC power cord

USB Cradle

GETTING READY

NOTE

• The bundled AC adaptor is designed for operation with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC. Note, however, that the shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. If you plan to use the AC adaptor in a geographic area where the power receptacle shape is different from that in your area, replace the AC power cord with one of the other ones that comes with the camera, or purchase a commercially available AC power cord that is compatible with the power outlets in that area.

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AC Adaptor

USB Cradle

[DC IN 5.3V]

NOTE

• The AC adaptor is designed for operation on power ranging from 100V AC to 240V AC. Note, however, that the shape of the power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. It is up to you to find out if the shape of the AC adaptor power cord plug is compatible with local power outlets when traveling abroad.

Turn off the camera.

Set the camera onto the USB cradle.

• Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on.

• The [CHARGE] lamp on the USB cradle should turn red, indicating that charging has started. When charging is complete, the [CHARGE] lamp will turn green.

After charging is complete, remove the

[CHARGE] lamp

camera from the USB cradle.

GETTING READY

IMPORTANT!

• It takes about 190 minutes to achieve a full charge. Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity and charging conditions.

• Use only the USB cradle (CA-24) that comes with the camera or the optionally available rapid charger unit (BC-30L) to charge the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery. Never use any other charging device.

• Use only the bundled AC adaptor. Never use any other type of AC adaptor. Do not use optionally available AD-C40, AD-C620 and AD-C630 AC adaptors with this camera.

• Make sure that the camera connector of the USB cradle is securely inserted into the camera’s connector as far as it will go.

• The [CHARGE] lamp may remain amber colored and the charge operation may not start right away if you try to charge immediately after using the camera (which causes battery to become warm) or when it is too hot or too cold where you are performing the charge operation. If this happens, simply wait until the battery reaches normal temperature. The [CHARGE] lamp will turn red and charging will start when the battery temperature returns to the allowable charging temperature range.

• If the [CHARGE] lamp starts flashing red, it means that an error occurs while charging. An error can be caused by any of the following: a problem with the USB cradle, a problem with the camera, or a problem with the battery or how it is loaded. Remove the camera from the USB cradle and see if it works normally.

• You can use the USB cradle to charge the camera’s battery, to exchange data with a computer over a USB connection, or when using the Photo Stand feature only.

GETTING READY

■ If the camera works normally

Continue using the camera until the current charge is used up, and then charge the battery.

■ If the camera does not work normally

This can mean there is a problem with how the battery is loaded.

Remove the battery from the camera and check the battery contacts for dirt. If the contacts are dirty, wipe them clean with a dry cloth.

Check to make sure that the AC adaptor’s power cord is connected securely to the power outlet and USB cradle.

• If the same symptoms occur again when you place the camera on the USB cradle after taking the above steps, contact a CASIO authorized service center.

■ Battery Life Guidelines

The battery life guideline values given below indicate the amount of time under the conditions defined below the table, until power automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not guarantee that the battery will provide the amount of service indicated. Low temperatures and continued use reduce battery life.

Model Operation

Number of Shots

(CIPA)* (Operating Time)

Number of Shots, Continuous Recording* (Operating Time)

Continuous Playback* (Continuous Snapshot Recording)

Continuous Voice Recording*

EX-Z30 Apporoximate

Battery Life

360 shots (180 minutes)

1260 shots (210 minutes)

360 minutes

300 minutes

EX-Z40 Apporoximate

Battery Life

360 shots (180 minutes)

1140 shots (190 minutes)

360 minutes

300 minutes

GETTING READY

Supported Battery: NP-40 (Rated Capacitance: 1230mAh) Storage Medium: SD Memory Card

*1 Number of Shots (CIPA)

• CIPA Standard

• Temperature: 23° C (73°F)

• Monitor Screen: On

• Zoom operation between full wide to full telephoto

every 30 seconds, during which two images are recorded, one image with flash; power turned off and back on every time 10 images are recorded.

*2 Continuous Recording Conditions

• Temperature: 23° C (73°F)

• Monitor screen: On

• Flash: Off

• Image recorded every 10 seconds, alternating full

wide-angle and full telephoto zoom

*3 Continuous Playback Conditions

• Temperature: 23° C (73°F)

• Scroll one image about every 10 seconds

*4 Voice recording times are based on continuous

recording.

• The above values are based on a new battery starting from a full charge. Repeated charging shortens battery life.

• Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash, zoom and other functions, and how long you leave power turned on.

■ Tip to Make the Battery Last Longer

• If you do not need the flash while recording, select (flash off) for the flash mode. See page 53 for more information.

• You can also conserve battery power by using the [DISP] button to turn off the monitor screen.

GETTING READY

■ Low Battery Indicator

The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on the monitor screen changes as battery power is used. The

indicator means that remaining battery power is low. Note that you will not be able to record images while the battery indicator is . Charge the battery immediately whenever either of these indicators appears.

Battery Level High Low

Indicator

Power Supply Precautions

Note the following precautions when handling or using the battery and the optional charger unit.

■ Battery Handling Precautions

● SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before trying to use the battery for the first time. Keep these safety precautions and all operating instructions on hand for future reference.

NOTES

• The term “battery” in this manual refers to the CASIO NP-40 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery.

GETTING READY

• Failure to observe any of the following precautions while using the battery creates the risk of overheating, fire, and explosion. — Never use any other type of charger except the

optional charger unit specified for the battery.

— Never try to use the battery to power any other

device other than this camera.

— Never use or leave the battery near open flame. — Never place the battery in a microwave oven, throw

it into fire, or otherwise expose it to intense heat.

— Make sure the battery is oriented correctly when you

load it into the camera or attach it to the optional charger unit.

— Never carry or store the battery together with items

that can conduct electricity (necklaces, pencil lead, etc.)

— Never try to take the battery apart, modify it in any

way, or expose it to strong impact.

— Do not immerse the battery in fresh water or salt

water.

— Do not use or leave the battery under direct

sunlight, in an automobile parked in the sun, or in any other area subject to high temperatures.

• Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other abnormal condition while using, charging, or storing a battery, immediately remove it from the camera or optional charger unit and keep it away from open flame.

• If the battery does not achieve full charge after the normal charging time has passed, stop charging. Continued charging creates the risk of overheating, fire, and explosion.

• Battery fluid can damage your eyes. Should battery fluid get into your eyes accidentally, immediately rinse them with clean tap water and then consult a physician.

• Be sure to read page 28 of this User’s Guide and the instructions that come with the optional charger unit before using or charging the battery.

• If the battery is to be used by young children, make sure that a responsible adult makes them aware of the precautions and proper handling instructions and make sure that they handle the battery correctly.

• Should fluid from the battery accidentally get onto clothing or your skin, immediately rinse it off with clean tap water. Prolonged contact with battery fluid can cause skin irritation.

GETTING READY

● PRECAUTIONS DURING USE

• The battery is designed for use with this CASIO digital camera only.

• Use only the USB cradle that comes with the camera or the specified optional charger unit to charge the battery. Never use any other type of charger unit for charging.

• A new battery is not charged. Be sure to charge the battery before using it for the first time.

• Use of a battery in cold environments shortens the operating time you can expect on a full charge. Charge the battery in a location where the temperature is in the range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). Charging outside this temperature range can cause charging to take longer than normal or even cause charging to fail.

• Very limited operation following a full charge indicates that the battery has reached the end of its service life. Replace the battery with a new one.

• Never wipe the battery with thinner, benzene, alcohol, or other volatile agents or chemically treated rags. Doing so can cause deformation of the battery and lead to malfunction.

● BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS

• Make sure you remove the battery when you do not plan to use the camera for a long time. A battery left in the camera discharges very small amounts of power even when power is turned off, which can lead to a dead battery or the need for longer charging before the next use.

• Store the battery in a cool, dry place (20°C (68 °F) or lower).

● USING THE BATTERY

• See page 28 of this manual or the instructions that come with the optional charger unit for information about charging procedures and charging times.

• When transporting a battery, keep it either loaded in the camera or stored in its case.

GETTING READY

■ USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions

• Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage is outside the rating marked on the AC adaptor. Doing so can create the danger of fire or electric shock. Use only the bundled AC adaptor specified for this camera.

• Do not allow the AC adaptor cord to become cut or damaged, do not place heavy objects on it, and keep it away from heat. A damaged power cord creates the risk of fire and electric shock.

• Never try to modify the AC adaptor cord, or subject it to severe bending, twisting, or

Caution!

pulling. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electric shock.

• Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.

• Do not overload extension cords or wall outlets. Doing so creates the danger of fire and electric shock.

• Should the cord of the AC adaptor become damaged (exposed internal wiring), request a replacement from a CASIO authorized service center. A damaged AC adaptor cord creates the danger of fire or electric shock.

• Use the AC adaptor where it will not be splashed with water. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock.

Caution!

• Do not place a vase or any other container filled with liquid on top of the AC adaptor. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock.

• Make sure you always remove the camera from the USB cradle before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.

• Charging, USB data communication, and using the Photo Stand feature can cause the AC adaptor to become warm. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.

• Unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet whenever you are not using it.

• Never place a blanket or any other cover on the AC adaptor. Doing so creates the risk of fire.

GETTING READY

Turning the Camera On and Off

■ To turn on the camera

Press the power button, [ ] (REC) button, or [ ] (PLAY) button. This will cause the green operation lamp to light momentarily, and then power will turn on. The mode the camera enters depends on which button you pressed to turn it on.

To enter this mode at startup:

REC PLAY

Power button

Press this button to turn on the camera:

Power button or [ ] (REC) button [

] (PLAY) button

Green operation lamp

[ ] (PLAY)

[ ] (REC)

NOTES

• Pressing [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera enters the REC mode, while pressing [ ] (PLAY) enters the PLAY mode.

• Pressing [ ] (PLAY) while in the REC mode switches to the PLAY mode. The lens retracts about 10 seconds after switching modes.

IMPORTANT!

• If camera power is turned off by the Auto Power Off feature, press the power button, [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) to turn it back on again.

• Pressing the power button or [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera also causes the lens to extend. Take care to any interference with the lens operation or allowing anything to strike the lens when it is extended.

GETTING READY

■ To turn off the camera

Press the power button to turn off the camera.

NOTE

• You can setup the camera so it does not turn on when you press the [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) button, or to turn off when you press the [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) button. For details, see “Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Buttons Power On/Off Functions” on page 133.

Configuring Power Saving Settings

You can configure the settings described below to conserve battery power.

Sleep : Automatically turns off the monitor screen

Auto Power Off : Turns off power if you do not perform any

Turn on the camera.

Press [MENU].

Use [] and [] to select the “Set Up” tab.

Use [] and [] to select the feature whose

if no operation is performed for a specified amount of time in the REC mode. Performing any button operation causes the monitor screen to turn back on.

operation for a specified amount of time.

setting you want to configure, and then press [].

GETTING READY

● See page 39 for information about how to use menus.

To configure this feature: Select this setting: Sleep Sleep Auto Power Off Auto Power Off

Use [] and [] to change the currently selected setting, and then press [SET].

• Available Sleep settings are: “30 sec”, “1 min”, “2 min”, and “Off”.

• Available Auto Power Off settings are: “2 min” and “5 min”.

• Note that the Sleep feature does not operate in the

PLAY mode.

• Pressing any button while the camera is in the Sleep state immediately turns the monitor screen back on.

• The Auto Power Off and Sleep features are disabled in the following cases.

— When the camera is connected to a computer or

some other device through the USB cradle

— While a slideshow is in progress — While playing back a voice recording file

Using the On-screen Menus

Pressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screen that you can use to perform various operations. The menu that appears depends on whether you are in the REC mode or the PLAY mode. The following shows an example menu procedure in the REC mode.

Press the power

Power button

button or the [ ] (REC) button.

• If you want to enter the PLAY mode instead, press the [ ] (PLAY) button.

[ ][ ]

GETTING READY

Press [MENU].

[][

][][

[MENU]

[SET]



]

Tab

Settings

Selection cursor (indicates the currently selected item)

● Menu Screen Operations

When you want to do this: Move between tabs Move from the tab to the

settings Move from the settings to

the tab Move between the settings Display the options

available for a setting Select an option Register an option

selection and exit the menu screen

Exit the menu screen

Do this: Press [] and [].

Press [].

Press [].

Press [] and [].

Press [] or press [SET].

Press [] and [].

Press [SET].

Press [].

Press the [MENU] button.

GETTING READY

Press [] or [] to select the tab you want, and then press [SET] to move the selection cursor from the tab to the settings.

Use [] and [] to select the feature whose setting you want to configure, and then press [].

• Instead of pressing [], you could also press [SET].

Use [] and [] to change the currently

Example: To select the

“REC Mode” item.

selected setting.

Perform one of the following operations to apply the setting you configured.

To do this: Apply the setting and exit

the menu screen. Apply the setting and

return to feature selection in step 4.

Apply the setting and return to tab selection in step 3.

• See “Menu Reference” on page 183 for more information about menus.

Perform this key operation:

Press [SET].

Press [].

1. Press [].

2. Use [] to move back up to tab selection.

GETTING READY

Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings

Be sure to configure the following settings before using the camera to record images.

• Display language

• Home city

• Date Style

• Date and time

Note that the current date and time settings are used by the camera to generate the date and time that are stored along with image data, etc.

IMPORTANT!

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

• The current date and time settings will be cleared if the battery remains dead without being charged for about two days.

• Recording images without configuring the clock settings causes incorrect time information to be registered. Be sure to configure the clock settings before using the camera.

GETTING READY

To configure display language and clock settings

Press the power button, the [ ] (REC) or the [ ] (PLAY) button to turn on the camera.

Use [], [], [], and [] to select the language you want, and then press [SET].

: Japanese English : English Français : French Deutsch : German Español : Spanish Italiano : Italian Português : Portuguese

: Chinese (Complex)

: Chinese (Simplified)

: Korean

Use [], [], [], and [] to select the geographical area where you live, and then press [SET].

Use [] and [] to select the name of the city where you live, and then press [SET].

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

When you want to do this: Keep time using summer time

(Daylight Saving Time) Keep time using standard time

Select this setting:

Off

GETTING READY

Use [] and [] to change the date format setting, and then press [SET].

Set the current date and the time.

Example: December 24, 2004

To display the date like this: 04/12/24 24/12/04 12/24/04

Select this format: YY/MM/DD DD/MM/YY MM/DD/YY

To do this: Change the setting at the current

cursor location Move the cursor between settings Toggle between 12-hour and 24-

hour timekeeping

Press [SET] to register the settings and exit

Do this:

Press [] and [].

Press [] and [].

Press [DISP].

the setting screen.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image.

Recording an Image

Aiming the Camera

Use both hands to hold the camera still when shooting an image. Holding the camera with one hand increases the chance of movement, which can blur your images.

• Horizontal

• Vertical

Hold the camera still in both hands, with your arms firmly against your sides.

When holding the camera vertically, make sure that the flash is above the lens. Hold the camera still with both hands.

IMPORTANT!

• Make sure your fingers or the strap does not block the flash, microphone or lens.

Flash

Microphone

Lens

NOTE

• Your image will be blurred if you move the camera when pressing the shutter release button. Press the shutter release button carefully, taking care that there is no camera movement. This is especially important when available lighting is low, which slows down the shutter speed.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording an Image

Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed in accordance with the brightness of the subject. Images you record are stored in the camera’s built-in memory, or to a memory card if you have one loaded in the camera.

• When an optionally available SD memory card or MultiMediaCard (MMC) is loaded in the camera, images are stored on the card (page 136).

Press the power button or the [ ] (REC) button to turn on the camera.

/OFF

Power button

[ ]

• This causes an image or a message to appear on the monitor screen.

• This enters the REC mode for image recording.

• If the camera is in the PLAY mode when it turns on, the message “There are no files” will appear if you do not have any images stored in memory yet. In addition, the icon will be visible at the top of the display. If this happens, press [ ] (REC) to enter the REC mode.

Change the “REC Mode” setting to “ Snapshot”.

• Press [MENU], use the cursor keys to select the “REC” tab and then “REC Mode”, press [왘], select “ Snapshot”, and then press [SET]. For details, see “Using the On-screen Menus” (page 39).

• The (Snapshot Mode) icon is displayed on the monitor screen while the Snapshot Mode is selected.

• You can also use the key customization feature to assign the mode change operation to the cursor keys, so the “REC Mode” is changed whenever you press the [왗] or [왘] key (page 89).

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

1200

1600

NORMAL

04/1212

Compose the image

Snapshot Mode icon

on the monitor screen so the main subject is within the focus frame.

• The focusing range of the camera in the Auto Focus mode is approximately 40cm

Focus frame

(1.3 feet) to infinity (∞) (page 62).

• You can compose images using either the monitor screen or the optical viewfinder (page 50).

• When using the optical viewfinder to compose images, you can use the [DISP] button to turn off the monitor screen and conserve battery power.

Press the shutter release button half way to focus the image.

• When you press the shutter release button half way, the camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image, and displays the shutter speed and aperture values.

Shutter release button

1600

04/

1200

NORMAL

/24

• You can tell whether the

Green operation lamp

image is focused by observing the focus frame

and the green operation lamp.

● Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation

When you see this: Green focus frame

Green operation lamp Red focus frame

Flashing green operation lamp

• Make sure you are not

It means this:

The image is in focus.

The image is not in focus.

Flash

blocking the lens or the flash with your fingers while recording an image.

Lens

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

After making sure that the image is focused properly, press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to record.

• The number of images that can be stored in memory depends on the image size and image quality setting you are using (pages 58,

60).

• Press the shutter release button gently to avoid camera movement.

IMPORTANT!

• When the “REC” tab’s “Auto PF” setting is turned on (page 62), the camera immediately records the image using Pan Focus (page 64) without waiting for Auto Focus to be performed when you press the shutter release all the way down without pausing. This helps to avoid missing a special moment while you wait for the camera to Auto Focus.

Shutter release button

Recording Precautions

• Never open the battery compartment cover or place the camera onto the USB cradle while the green operation lamp is flashing. Doing so not only causes the current image to be lost, it can also corrupt images already stored in file memory and even lead to malfunction of the camera.

• Never remove the memory card while an image is being recorded to the memory card.

• Fluorescent lighting actually flickers at a frequency that cannot be detected by the human eye. When using the camera indoors under such lighting, you may experience some brightness or color problems with recorded images.

• When “Auto” is selected for the ISO sensitivity setting (page 86), the camera automatically adjusts its sensitivity in accordance with the brightness of the subject. This can cause some static noise to appear in images of relatively dark subjects.

• When recording a dimly lit subject while “Auto” is selected for the ISO sensitivity setting (page 86), the camera increases sensitivity and uses a slower shutter speed. Because of this, you need to guard against camera movement if you have flash turned off (page 53).

• If unwanted light is shining on the lens, shade the lens with your hand when recording the image.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

About Auto Focus

• Auto Focus tends not to work well if the camera is moved during recording, or when recording the types of subjects listed below. — Solid color walls or objects with little contrast — Strongly backlit objects — Polished metal or other brightly reflective objects — Venetian blinds or other horizontally repeating patterns — Multiple images that are varying distances from the

camera — Subjects in poorly lit areas — Moving subjects

• Note that a green operation lamp and focus frame do not necessarily guarantee that an image is in focus.

• If Auto Focus does not produce the results you want for some reason, try using focus lock (page 66) or manual focus (page 65).

About the REC Mode Monitor Screen

• The image shown on the monitor screen in the REC mode is a simplified image for composing purposes. The actual image is recorded in accordance with the image quality setting currently selected on your camera. The image saved in file memory has much better resolution and detail than the REC mode monitor screen image.

• Certain levels of subject brightness can cause the response of the REC mode monitor screen to slow down, which causes some static noise in the monitor screen image.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Using the Optical Viewfinder

You can conserve battery power by turning off the camera’s monitor screen (page 25) and using the optical viewfinder to compose images.

Viewfinder frameShort distance

to subject

IMPORTANT!

• The frame that is visible inside of the viewfinder indicates the image recorded at a distance of about one meter (3.3´). When the subject is closer than one meter, the recorded image will be different from what you see inside the viewfinder frame.

• Since the monitor screen shows exactly what will be recorded, always use it for composing your images in the Macro and Manual Focus modes.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Using Zoom

Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom.

Optical Zoom

The range of the optical zoom factor is shown below.

Optical Zoom Factor Range: 1X to 3X

In the REC mode, press the zoom button to change the zoom factor.

Zoom button

To do this: Zoom out Zoom in

Press this side of the zoom button:

(Wide Angle) (Telephoto)

Zoom out Zoom in

Compose the image, and then press the shutter release button.

NOTES

• The optical zoom factor also affects the lens aperture.

• Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against hand movement when using the telephoto setting (zoom in).

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Digital Zoom

Digital zoom is activated after you reach the maximum optical zoom factor (3X). It enlarges the part of the image at the center of the image screen. The range of the digital zoom factor is shown below.

Digital Zoom Factor Range: 3X to 12X

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Use [왗] and [왘] to select the “REC” tab.

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Digital Zoom”, and then press [왘].

Select “On”, and then press [SET].

• Selecting “Off” disables digital zoom.

(in combination with optical zoom)

Hold down the

Digital zoom indicator

(Telephoto) zoom button to increase the optical zoom factor.

• When the digital zoom factor reaches its maximum value (3X), it stops momentarily. Keep the (Telephoto) zoom button depressed and zoom will switch over to digital zoom automatically.

• Switching to digital zoom causes the zoom indicator to appear on the monitor screen. The zoom indicator shows the current approximate zoom factor.

Optical Zoom

1X 3X 12X

Compose the image, and then press the

Current zoom factor

Zoom indicator

Digital

Zoom

shutter release button.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

IMPORTANT!

• Digital zoom is disabled whenever the monitor screen is turned off (page 25).

• Using digital zoom can cause degradation of the recorded image.

Using the Flash

Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Press [왔] ( ) to select the flash mode.

• Each press of [왔] ( ) cycles through the flash mode settings shown below on the monitor screen.

Flash mode indicator

[

왔

] ( )

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

To do this: Have the flash fire automatically when

required (Auto Flash)

Turn off the flash (Flash Off)

Always fire the flash (Flash On)

Fire a pre-flash followed by image recording with flash, reducing the chance of red-eye in the image (Redeye reduction) In this case, the flash fires automatically when required

Record the image.

Select this setting:

None

IMPORTANT!

• The flash unit of this camera fires a number of times when you record an image. The initial flashes are pre-flashes, which the camera uses to obtain information that it uses for exposure settings. The final flash is for recording. Make sure that you keep the camera still until the shutter releases.

• Image recording may not be performed if you press the shutter release button while the red operation lamp is flashing.

■ About Red-eye Reduction

Using the flash to record at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image. This is caused when the light from the flash reflects off of the retina of the eye. When red-eye reduction is selected as the flash mode, the camera performs two preflash operations, one designed to cause the irises in the eyes of any people in the image to close, and one for the Auto Focus operation. This is followed by another flash operation for actual recording of the image.

IMPORTANT!

Note the following important points when using redeye reduction.

• Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people in the image are looking directly at the camera during the pre-flash. Before pressing the shutter release button, call out to the subjects so they all look at the camera while the pre-flash operation is performed.

• Red-eye reduction may not work very well if the subjects are located far away from the camera.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Flash Unit Status

You can find out the current flash unit status by pressing the shutter release button half way and checking the monitor screen and red operation lamp.

The indicator is also shown on the monitor screen when the flash unit is ready to fire.

* Red operation lamp

When the red operation lamp is this:

Flashing Lit

It means this:

Flash unit is charging Flash unit is ready to fire

Red operation lamp

Flash Precautions

Flash

Take care that your fingers do not block the flash when you hold the camera. Covering the flash with your finger can greatly reduce its effectiveness.

• You may not be able to achieve the desired results using

a flash if the subject is too close or too far away.

• The flash takes anywhere from a few seconds to as long as 10 seconds to attain full charge after being fired. The actual time required depends on the battery level, temperature, and other conditions.

• The flash does not fire in the Movie mode. This is indicated by (Flash Off) on the monitor screen.

• The flash unit may not be able to charge when battery power is low. Low battery power is indicated by (Flash Off) on the monitor screen, and when the flash fails to fire properly resulting in poor image exposure. When these symptoms occur, charge the camera’s battery as soon as possible.

• When the red-eye reduction mode ( ) is selected, flash intensity is adjusted automatically in accordance with the exposure. The flash may not fire at all when the subject is brightly lit.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

• Using flash in combination with another light source (daylight, fluorescent light, etc.) can result in abnormal image colors.

Using the Self-timer

The self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10second delay of the shutter release after you press the shutter release button. A Triple Self-timer feature lets you perform three consecutive self-timer operations to record three images.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Use [왗] and [왘] to select the “REC” tab.

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Self-timer”, and then press [왘].

Use [왖] and [왔] to select the self-timer time you want to use, and then press [SET].

• Selecting “Off” in step 4 disables the self-timer.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

To do this: Specify a 10-second self-timer Specify a 2-second self-timer Specify Triple Self-timer Disable the self-timer

Select this setting:

10 sec 2 sec X3 Off

• With the Triple Self-timer, the camera records a series of three images in the sequence described below.

1. The camera performs a 10-second countdown

and then records the first image.

2. The camera prepares to record the next image.

The amount of time required for preparation depends on the camera’s current “Size” and “Quality” settings, the type of memory (built-in or card) you are using for image storage, and whether or not the flash is charging.

3. After preparation is complete, the indicator “1sec”

appears on the monitor screen, and another image is recorded one second later.

4. Steps 2 and 3 are repeated once more to record

the third image.

Record the image.

Self-timer lamp

• When you press the shutter release button, the self-timer lamp flashes and the shutter releases after the selftimer reaches the end of its countdown.

• You can interrupt an ongoing self-timer countdown by pressing the shutter release button while the selftimer lamp is flashing.

NOTE

• The “2 sec” self-timer setting is best when shooting with a slow shutter speed, because it helps to avoid blurring of images due to hand movement.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Specifying Image Size and Quality

You can specify the image size and image quality to suit the type of image you are recording.

To specify the image size

“Image size” is the size of the image, expressed as the number of vertical and horizontal pixels. A “pixel” is one of the many tiny dots that make up the image. More pixels provide finer detail when an image is printed, but a higher pixel count also causes the image’s file size of to be larger. You can select an image size to suit your needs for greater detail or smaller file size.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Use [왗] and [왘] to select the “REC” tab.

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Size”, and then press [왘].

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

• EX-Z30 2048 x 1536 : 2048 x 1536 pixels 2048 x 1360 (3:2): 2048 x 1360 (3:2) pixels 1600 x 1200 : 1600 x 1200 pixels 1280 x 960 : 1280 x 960 pixels

640 x 480 : 640 x 480 pixels

• EX-Z40 2304 x 1728 : 2304 x 1728 pixels 2304 x 1536 (3:2): 2304 x 1536 (3:2) pixels 1600 x 1200 : 1600 x 1200 pixels 1280 x 960 : 1280 x 960 pixels

640 x 480 : 640 x 480 pixels

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

NOTES

• The following are guidelines for selecting the image size.

■EX-Z30

When you want to do this:* Print the image on paper up to

260 x 195mm (10.2 x 7.7 inches)

Print the image on paper up to 260 x 173mm (10.2 x 6.8 inches)

Print the image on paper up to 203 x 152mm (8 x 6 inches)

Print the image on paper up to 163 x 122mm (6.4 x 4.8 inches)

Print the image on paper up to 81 x 61mm (3.2 x 2.4 inches), or attach the image to e-mail

Use this setting:*

2048 x 1536

2048 x 1360(3:2)

1600 x 1200

1280 x 960

640 x 480

Larger

Smaller

■EX-Z40

When you want to do this:* Print the image on paper

approximately 293 x 219mm (11.5 x 8.6 inches)

Print the image on paper up to 293 x 195mm (11.5 x 7.7 inches)

Print the image on paper up to 203 x 152mm (8 x 6 inches)

Print the image on paper up to 163 x 122mm (6.4 x 4.8 inches)

Print the image on paper up to 81 x 61mm (3.2 x 2.4 inches) or attach the image to e-mail

Use this setting:*

2304 x 1728

2304 x 1536(3:2)

1600 x 1200

1280 x 960

640 x 480

Larger

Smaller

* The sizes indicated by the settings are rough

approximates only.

• The above paper sizes are all approximate values when printing at a resolution of 200 dpi (dots per inch). Use a larger setting when you want to print at a higher resolution or when you plan to produce a larger size print.

• Selecting the “2048 x 1360 (3:2)” (EX-Z30) or “2304 x 1536 (3:2)” (EX-Z40) image size records images with a 3:2 (vertical : horizontal) aspect ratio, which is optimal for printing on paper with an aspect ratio of 3:2.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

To specify image quality

Compressing an image before storage can cause a deterioration of its quality. The more an image is compressed, the greater the loss of quality. The image quality setting specifies the compression ratio used when an image is stored in memory. You can select an image quality setting to suit your needs for higher quality or smaller file size.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Use [왗] and [왘] to select the “REC” tab.

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Quality”, and then press [왘].

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

To get this: Very high quality, but large file size Normal quality Small file size, but low quality

Select this setting: Fine Normal Economy

NOTE

• The following are guidelines for selecting image quality.

To get this: High image quality, less

memory capacity Normal image quality and

memory capacity High memory capacity, less

image quality

IMPORTANT!

• Actual file size depends on the type of image you record. This means that the remaining image capacity noted on the monitor screen may not be exactly accurate (pages 22 and 194).

Select this setting:

Fine

Normal

Economy

Higher Quality

Lower Quality

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

This section describes other powerful features and functions that are available for recording.

Selecting the Focus Mode

You can select one of five different focus modes: Auto Focus, Macro, Pan Focus, Infinity, and Manual.

In the REC mode, press [왖] ( ).

• Each press of [왖] ( ) cycles thorough the focus mode settings in the sequence shown below.

Focus mode indicator

[왖] ( )

To set up the camera to do this: Focus automatically (Auto Focus) Perform close-up focus (Macro) Fix the focal distance (Pan Focus) Perform infinity focus (Infinity) Focus manually (Manual Focus)

Select this setting: None

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

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Using Auto Focus

As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter release button down half way. The following is the Auto Focus range.

Range: Approximately 40cm to ∞ (1.3´ to ∞)

Keep pressing [왖] ( ) until there is no focus mode indicator on the display.

Compose the image so the main subject is within the focus frame, and then press the shutter release button half way.

• You can tell whether the image is focused by observing the focus frame and the green operation lamp.

Focus frame

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When you see this: Green focus frame

Green operation lamp Red focus frame

Flashing green operation lamp

Press the shutter release button the rest of

It means this:

The image is focused.

The image is not in focus.

the way to record the image.

■ Auto Pan Focus

When you press the shutter release button all the way down in the Auto Focus mode without pausing, the camera immediately records the image using Pan Focus (page 64) 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.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “Auto PF”, and then press [왘].

Select the setting you want and then press [SET].

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

To do this: Turn on Auto Pan Focus Turn off Auto Pan Focus

Select this setting: On Off

■ Specifying the Auto Focus Area

You can use the following procedure to change the Auto Focus area used in the Auto Focus Mode and the Macro Mode. Note that the configuration of the focus frame changes in accordance with the Auto Focus area you select.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

On the “REC” tab, select “AF Area”, and then press [왘].

Select the Auto Focus area you want, and then press [SET].

For this type of Auto Focus area: Very limited range in the center of the

screen

• This setting works well with focus lock (page 66).

Automatic selection of the focus area where the subject closest to the camera is located

• With this setting, a wide focus frame, which contains seven focus points, appears on the monitor screen first. When you press the shutter release button half way, the camera automatically selects the focus point where the subject closest to the camera is located, and a focus frame appears at that point.

• This setting works well for group photos.

• Spot • Multi

Select this:

Spot

Multi

Focus frameFocus frame

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using the Macro Mode

The Macro mode lets you focus automatically on close up subjects. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter release button down half way. The following is the focus range in the Macro mode.

Range: Approximately 6cm to 50cm (2.4˝ to 19.7˝)

Keep pressing [왖] ( ) until the focus mode indicator shows “ ”.

Record the image.

• The focus and image recording operations are identical to those in the Auto Focus mode.

• You can tell whether the image is focused by observing the focus frame and the green operation lamp. The indications of the focus frame and green operation lamp are the same as those in the Auto Focus mode.

IMPORTANT!

• In the Macro mode, the optical zoom range is 1X to

1.8X.

Using the Pan Focus Mode

Normally, your camera performs Auto Focus to ensure that your images are always in focus. With Pan Focus, focus is fixed for a specific focal distance, and images are recorded without Auto Focus. The focus range depends on the zoom setting, the amount of light available when recording, and other recording conditions.

Keep pressing [왖] ( ) until the focus mode indicator shows “PF”.

Press the shutter release button all the way down.

NOTE

• If you press the shutter release button half way, the focus distance will appear on the monitor screen.

Focus range

IMPORTANT!

• When using the flash, it is recommended that you have the zoom set to wide angle.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using the Infinity Mode

The Infinity mode fixes focus at infinity (∞). Use this mode when recording scenery and other faraway images.

Keep pressing [왖] ( ) until the focus mode indicator shows “ ”.

Record the image.

Using Manual Focus

With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of an image manually. The following shows focus ranges in the Macro mode for two optical zoom factors.

Optical Zoom Factor

1X 3X

Keep pressing [왖]

Approximate Focus Range

6cm (2.4˝) to infinity (∞)

18cm (7.1˝) to infinity (∞)

( ) until the focus mode indicator shows “MF”.

• At this point, a boundary also appears on the display, indicating the part of the image that will be used for manual focus.

Boundary

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

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While watching the image on the monitor screen, use [왗] and [왘] to focus.

Manual focus position

To do this: Focus in on the subject Focus out on the subject

Do this: Press [왗]. Press [왘].

• Pressing [왗] or [왘] causes the area inside of the boundary displayed in step 1 to fill the monitor screen momentarily to aid in focus. The normal image reappears a short while later.

Press the shutter release button to record the image.

IMPORTANT!

• In the Manual Focus mode, the [왗] and [왘] keys adjust focus, even if you used key customization to assign other functions to them (page 89).

Using Focus Lock

Focus lock is a technique you can use to focus on a subject that is not located within the focus frame when you record an image. You can use focus lock in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro mode ( ).

Using the monitor screen, compose the image so the main subject is within the focus frame, and then press the shutter release button half way.

Focus frame

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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

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Keeping the shutter release button half way down, recompose the image as you like.

• This locks the focus on the subject that is currently within the focus frame.

When the image is composed the way you want, press the shutter release button the rest of the way to record it.

• The focus and image recording operations are identical to those in the Auto Focus mode.

NOTE

• Locking the focus also locks the exposure.

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Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)

Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure setting (EV value) manually to adjust for the lighting of your subject. This feature helps to achieve better results when recording a backlit subject, a strongly lit subject indoors, or a subject that is against a dark background.

EV Shift Range: –2.0EV to +2.0EV Steps: 1/3EV

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “EV Shift”, and then press [왘].

Exposure compensation value

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Use [왖] and [왔] to change the exposure compensation value, and then press [SET].

• Pressing [SET] registers the displayed value.

EV value

Up : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best

used for light-colored subjects and backlight subjects.

Down : Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best

for dark-color subjects and for shooting outdoors on a clear day.

• To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes

0.0.

Record the image.

IMPORTANT!

• When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation.

NOTES

• Performing an EV shift operation causes the metering mode to switch automatically to center weighted metering. Returning the EV shift value to

0.0 causes the metering mode to change back to multi-pattern metering.

• You can use key customization (page 89) to configure the camera to perform exposure compensation whenever you press [왗] or [왘] while in the REC mode.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Adjusting White Balance

The wavelengths of the light produced by various light sources (sunlight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types, so the colors of an image appear more natural.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “White Balance”, and then press [왘].

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

When shooting under these conditions: Normal conditions Outdoor daylight Outdoor overcast sky Shade Incandescent light bulb

(reddish tinge) Fluorescent light (greenish tinge) Difficult lighting that requires manual

control (See “Adjusting White Balance Manually”.)

NOTES

• Selecting “Manual” changes white balance to the settings achieved the last time a manual white balance operation was performed.

• You can use the key customization feature (page 89) to configure the camera so the white balance setting changes whenever you press [왗] or [왘] while in the REC mode.

Select this setting:

Auto

Manual

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Adjusting White Balance Manually

Under some light sources, automatic white balance under the “Auto” setting can take a long time to complete. Also, the auto white balance range (color temperature range) is limited. Manual white balance helps to ensure that colors are recorded correctly for a particular light source. Note that you must perform manual white balance under the same conditions you will be shooting under. You must also have a white piece of paper or other similar object on hand in order to perform manual white balance.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “White Balance”, and then press [왘].

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Manual”.

• This causes the object you last used to adjust manual white balance to appear on the monitor screen.

Point the camera at a white piece of paper or similar object under the lighting conditions for which you want to set the white balance, and then press the shutter release button.

A white piece of paper

• This starts the white balance adjustment procedure. The message “Complete” appears on the monitor screen after white balance adjustment is complete.

• Dim lighting or pointing the camera at a dark colored object while performing manual white balance adjustment can cause the procedure to take a long time to complete.

Press [SET].

• This registers the white balance settings and returns to the REC mode.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using the BESTSHOT Mode

Selecting one of the 21 BESTSHOT scenes automatically sets up the camera for recording a similar type of image.

■ Example Sample Scene

• Portrait • Scenery

• Night Scene • Night Scene Portrait

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [왘].

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “ BESTSHOT”, and then press [SET].

• This enters the BESTSHOT mode and displays a sample scene.

Use [왗] and [왘] to select the sample scene you want, and then press [SET].

Record the image.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

IMPORTANT!

• Sample scene number 4 is Coupling Shot scene (page 75). Sample scene number 5 is a Pre-shot scene (page 77).

• BESTSHOT scenes were not recorded using this camera. They are provided as samples only.

• Images recorded using a BESTSHOT scene may not produce the results you expected due to shooting conditions and other factors.

• After selecting a BESTSHOT scene, you can change to a different one by pressing [SET] and then using [왗] and [왘] to scroll through available scenes. When the one you want is displayed, press [SET].

• You can change the camera settings that are made when you select a BESTSHOT scene. Note, however, that the BESTSHOT settings revert to their defaults when you select another BESTSHOT scene, change the recording mode, or turn off the camera.

• Noise reduction processing is performed automatically when you are recording a night scene, fireworks, or other image that requires slow shutter speeds. Because of this, it takes longer to record images at lower shutter speeds. Make sure that you do not perform any camera button operations until the image recording operation is complete.

NOTES

• You can use the key customization feature (page 89) to configure the camera to enter the BESTSHOT mode whenever you press [왗] or [왘] while in the REC mode.

• Operation guidance and the currently selected BESTSHOT scene appear on the display for about two seconds after you enter the BESTSHOT mode this way, or if the camera is in the BESTSHOT mode when you turn it on.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup

You can use the procedure below to save the setup of an image you recorded for later recall when you need it again. Recalling a setup you save automatically sets up the camera accordingly.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [왘].

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “ BESTSHOT”, and then press [SET].

• This enters the BESTSHOT mode and displays a sample scene.

Use [왗] and [왘] to display “Register User Scene”.

Press [SET].

Use [왗] and [왘] to display the image whose setup you want to register as a BESTSHOT scene.

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Save”, and then press [SET].

• This registers the setup.

• Now you can use the procedure on page 71 to select your user setup for recording.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

IMPORTANT!

• BESTSHOT user setups are located in the camera’s built-in memory after the built-in sample scenes.

• When a BESTSHOT user setup is recalled, the monitor screen in step 4 of the procedure on page 71 displays the text “Recall User Scene”.

• Note that formatting the built-in memory (page 135) deletes all BESTSHOT user setups.

NOTES

• The following are the settings that are included in a BESTSHOT user setup: focus mode, EV shift value, white balance mode, flash mode, and ISO sensitivity.

• Note that images recorded with this camera only can be used to create a BESTSHOT user setup.

• You can have up to 999 BESTSHOT user setups in the camera’s built-in memory at one time.

• You can check the current setup of a scene by displaying the various setting menus.

• When you register a BESTSHOT user setup, it is automatically assigned a file name using one of the formats shown below, depending on your camera model. EX-Z30: UEZ30nnn.JPE (n = 0 to 9) EX-Z40: UEZ40nnn.JPE (n = 0 to 9)

■ To delete a BESTSHOT user setup

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [왘].

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “ BESTSHOT”, and then press [SET].

• This enters the BESTSHOT mode and displays a sample scene.

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

Press [왔] ( ) to delete the user setup.

• You can also delete a user setup by using your computer to delete its file in the “SCENE” folder in the camera’s built-in memory (page 163).

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot)

The Coupling Shot mode lets you record images of two people and combine them into a single image. This makes it possible for you to include yourself in group images, even when there is no one else around to record the image for you. Coupling Shot is available in the BESTSHOT mode (page 71).

• Combined Images

• First Image This is the part

• Second Image

of the image that does not include the person who is recording the first image.

Making sure that the background of the image is aligned correctly, record the image of the person who recorded the first image.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [왘].

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “ BESTSHOT”, and then press [SET].

Use [왗] and [왘] to select “Coupling Shot”, and then press [SET].

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Align the focus frame on the monitor screen with the subject you want on the left side of the image.

• While “Coupling Shot” is selected, the “AF Area” (page 63) setting automatically becomes “Spot”.

Press the shutter release button to record the

Focus frame

left side of the image.

• The focus, exposure, white balance, zoom, and flash settings are fixed for this type of image.

Next, align the focus frame with the subject you want in the right side of the image, taking care to align the actual background with the semi-transparent image of the

Semi-transparent image

background of the first image, which is shown on the monitor screen.

• Pressing [MENU] any time after step 5 of the above procedure cancels the first image and returns to step

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

When everything is aligned correctly, record the right side of the image.

IMPORTANT!

• Coupling Shot temporarily uses file memory to store data. You may get an error during Coupling Shot recording if there is not enough file memory available to store the required data. If this happens, delete images you no longer need and try again.

Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot)

Pre-shot helps you get the background you want, even if you need to ask someone else to record the image for you. Basically, Pre-shot is a two-step process.

1. You compose the background you want and press the shutter release button, which causes a semi-transparent image of the background to remain on the monitor screen.

2. Ask someone else to record a shot of you against your original background, telling them to compose the image by using the semi-transparent monitor screen image as a guide.

• The camera stores the image produced by step 2 only.

• Depending on how the image is actually composed in

step 2, its background may not be exactly the same as the one you composed in step 1.

Note that Pre-shot is available in the BESTSHOT mode only (page 71).

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

• Freeze the background on the monitor screen.

• This records the image.

• Record the image, using the background on the monitor screen as a guide.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [왘].

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “ BESTSHOT”, and then press [SET].

Use [왗] and [왘] to select “Pre-shot”, and then press [SET].

Freeze the background on the monitor screen.

• Though a semi-transparent image of the background appears on the monitor screen in step 6, the background image is not saved in memory at this time.

• The focus, exposure, white balance, zoom, and flash settings are fixed for this type of image.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Next, align the focus frame with the subject, composing the subject with the semi-transparent background shown on the monitor screen.

• Pressing [MENU] any time after step 5 of the above procedure cancels the background image and returns to step 5.

When everything is aligned correctly, record

Semi-transparent image

the image.

• This records the image composed on the monitor screen in step 6. The reference background image is not recorded.

Using the Movie Mode

You can record movies with audio. A single movie can be as long as available memory capacity allows.

• File Format: AVI AVI format conforms to the Motion JPEG format promoted by the Open DML Group.

• Image Size: 320 x 240 pixels

• Movie File Size: Approximately 300KB/second.

• Maximum Movie Length — One Movie:

As long as available memory capacity allows

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [왘].

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Use [왖] and [왔] to

Remaining recording time

select “ Movie”, and then press [SET].

Point the camera at

Movie recording indicator

the subject and then press the shutter release button.

• Movie recording continues as long as remaining memory capacity allows, or until you stop it by pressing the shutter release button again.

• Starting a movie record operation causes optical zoom to be disabled. Only digital zoom is available while a movie record operation is in progress. If you want to use optical zoom to record a movie, perform the zoom operation before starting the record operation.

Recording time

• The remaining recording time value counts down on the monitor screen as you record.

• The focus mode automatically changes to Pan Focus (page 64) when you enter the Movie mode, regardless of the mode memory’s (page 90) Focus setting. You can, however, change to another focus mode before starting a recording.

When movie recording is complete, the movie file is stored in file memory.

IMPORTANT!

• The flash does not fire in the Movie mode.

• This camera also records audio. Note the following points when recording a movie. — Take care that you do

not block the microphone with your fingers.

— Good recording

results are not possible when the camera is too far from the subject.

— Operating camera buttons during recording can

cause button noise to be included in the audio.

— Movie audio is recorded in monaural.

Microphone

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

— The camera automatically switches to the Pan

Focus mode (PF) (page 64) whenever you enter the Movie Mode.

— The camera focuses automatically whenever you

have Auto Focus (page 62) or Macro ( ) selected as the focus mode. Note that the confirmation tone that sounds during the Auto Focus operation will be recorded in the audio.If you do not want confirmation tones in your audio, keep Pan Focus (PF) as the focus mode, or select Manual Focus (MF) and manually focus the image before starting your recording.

— Auto Focus is not performed in the case of the

Pan Focus (PF), Manual Focus (MF) and Infinity (∞) focus modes, and so no confirmation tone sounds. In the case of the Manual Focus mode, you cannot adjust focus settings while recording is in progress. Be sure to make all adjustments before beginning the record operation.

— Certain types of memory cards take longer to

record data, which can cause movie frames to be dropped. and during recording to let you know when a frame has been dropped.

REC

flash on the monitor screen

Recording Audio

Adding Audio to a Snapshot

You can add audio to a snapshot after you record it.

• Image Format: JPEG JPEG is an image format that provides efficient data compression. The file extension of a JPEG file is “.JPG”.

• Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format This is the Windows standard format for audio recording. The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is “.WAV”.

• Recording Time: Up to about 30 seconds per image

• Audio File Size: Approximately 120KB (30-second recording of approximately 4KB per second)

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [왘].

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “ ( + )” and then press [SET].

• This enters the Snapshot Audio Mode.

Press the shutter release button to record the image.

• After the image is recorded, the camera enters audio recording standby, with the image you just recorded on the monitor screen.

• You can cancel audio recording standby by pressing [MENU].

Remaining recording time

Press the shutter release button to start audio recording.

• The green operation lamp flashes as recording is performed.

• Even if you have the monitor screen turned off (page

25), the monitor screen turns on while you are adding audio to a snapshot.

Recording stops after about 30 seconds or when you press the shutter release button.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Recording Your Voice

The Voice Recording Mode provides quick and easy recording of your voice.

• Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format This is the Windows standard format for audio recording. The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is “.WAV”.

• Recording Time: Approximately 40 minutes with built-in memory

• Audio File Size: Approximately 120KB (30-second recording of approximately 4KB per second)

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [왘].

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “ Voice”, and then press [SET].

• This enters the Voice Recording Mode.

Press the shutter release button to start voice recording.

• The remaining recording time value counts down on the monitor screen and the green operation lamp flashes as recording is performed.

• Pressing the [DISP] button during voice recording turns off the monitor screen.

• You can insert index marks while recording by pressing [SET]. See page 111 for information about jumping to an index mark during playback.

Recording stops when you press the shutter release button, when memory becomes full, or when the battery goes dead.

NOTE

• Holding down [DISP] as you press the power button or [ ] (REC) enters the Voice Recording Mode without extending the lens.

Remaining recording time

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

■ Audio Recording Precautions

• Keep the microphone on the front of the camera pointed at the subject.

• Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers.

Microphone

• Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far from the subject.

• Operating camera buttons during recording can cause button noise to be included in the audio.

• Pressing the power button or pressing [ ] (PLAY) stops recording and stores any audio recorded up to that point.

• You can also perform “after-recording” to add audio to a snapshot after recording it, and also change the audio recorded for an image. See page 109 for more information.

Using the Histogram

You can use the [DISP] button to display a histogram on the monitor screen. The histogram lets you check exposure conditions as you record images (page 25). You can also display the histogram of a recorded image in the PLAY mode.

Histogram

A histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an image in terms of the number of pixels. The vertical axis indicates the number of pixels, while the horizontal axis indicates lightness. You can use the histogram to determine whether an image includes the shadowing (left side), mid tones (center), and highlighting (right) required to bring out sufficient image detail. If the histogram appears too lopsided for some reason, you can use EV shift (exposure compensation) to move it left or right in order to achieve better balance. Optimum exposure can be achieved by correcting exposure so the graph is as close to the center as possible.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

• When the histogram is too far to the left, it means that there are too many dark pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is dark. A histogram that is too far to the left may result in “black out” of the dark areas of an image.

• When the histogram is too far to the right, it means that there are too many light pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is light. A histogram that is too far to the right may result in “white out” of the light areas of an image.

• A centered histogram indicates that there is good distribution of light pixels and dark pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is at optimal lightness.

IMPORTANT!

• Note that the above histograms are shown for illustrative purposes only. You may not be able to achieve exactly the same shapes for particular subjects.

• A centered histogram does not necessarily guarantee optimum exposure. The recorded image may be over-exposed or under-exposed, even though its histogram is centered.

• You may not be able to achieve an optimum histogram configuration due to the limitations of EV shift.

• Use of the flash as well as certain shooting conditions can cause the histogram to indicate exposure that is different from the actual exposure of the image when it was recorded.

• This histogram does not appear when you are using Coupling Shot (page 75) or Pre-shot (Page 77).

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

REC Mode Camera Settings

The following are the settings you can make before recording an image using a REC mode.

• ISO sensitivity

• Grid on/off

• Image Review on/off

• L/R key setting

• Power on default settings

• Resetting the camera

NOTE

• You can also configure the settings listed below. See the referenced pages for more information. — Size (page 58) — Quality (page 60) — White Balance (page 69) — Digital Zoom (page 52) — AF Area (page 63) — Auto PF (page 62)

Specifying ISO Sensitivity

You can change the ISO sensitivity setting for better images in places where lighting is dim or when you are using faster shutter speeds.

• ISO sensitivity is expressed in terms of values that originally indicated the sensitivity to light for photographic film. A larger value indicates higher sensitivity, which is better for recording when available lighting is dim.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “ISO”, and then press [왘].

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

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

• EX-Z30

To get this: Automatic sensitivity selection Conforms to ISO 50 Conforms to ISO 100 Conforms to ISO 200 Conforms to ISO 400

• EX-Z40

To get this: Automatic sensitivity selection Conforms to ISO 50 Conforms to ISO 100 Conforms to ISO 200 Conforms to ISO 400

Select this setting: Auto ISO 50 ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400

IMPORTANT!

• Under certain conditions, a high shutter speed in combination with a high ISO sensitivity setting can cause digital noise to appear inside of an image. For clean, good-quality images, use the lowest ISO sensitivity setting possible.

• Using a high ISO sensitivity setting along with the flash to shoot a nearby subject may result in improper illumination of the subject.

NOTE

• You can use the key customization feature (page 89) to configure the camera so the ISO sensitivity setting changes whenever you press [왗] and [왘] while in the REC mode.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off

You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you compose images and ensure that the camera is straight when recording.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “Grid”, and then press [왘].

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

To do this: Display the grid Hide the grid

Select this setting: On Off

Turning Image Review On and Off

Image review displays an image on the monitor screen as soon as you record it. Use the following procedure to turn image review on and off.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “Review”, and then press [왘].

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

To do this: Display images on the monitor

screen for about one second immediately after they are recorded

Do not display images immediately after they are recorded

Select this setting:

Off

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Assigning Functions to the [왗] and [왘] Keys

A “key customization” feature lets you configure the [왗] and [왘] keys so they change camera settings whenever they are pressed in the REC mode. After you configure the [왗] and [왘] keys, you can change the setting assigned to them without going through the menu screen.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “L/R Key”, and then press [왘].

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

When you want to assign this function to [왗] and [왘] keys:

Recording mode

•[왗] and [왘] cycle through recording modes: Snapshot, BESTSHOT, Movie, Snapshot Audio, Voice Recording (page 183)

EV shift

•[왗] decreases compensation, [왘] increases compensation (page 67).

White balance setting

•[왗] and [왘] cycle through white balance settings (page 69).

ISO sensitivity

•[왗] and [왘] cycle through ISO sensitivity settings (page 86).

Self-timer mode

•[왗] and [왘] cycle through self-timer modes (page 56).

No function assigned

NOTE

• The initial default setting is “REC Mode”.

Select this:

REC Mode

EV Shift

White Balance

ISO

Self-timer

Off

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Specifying Power On Default Settings

The camera’s “mode memory” feature lets you specify the power on default settings individually for the REC mode, flash mode, focus mode, white balance mode, ISO sensitivity, AF Area, digital zoom mode, manual focus position and zoom position. Turning on mode memory for a mode tells the camera to remember the status of that mode when you turn off the camera, and restore it the next time you turn the camera back on. When mode memory is turned off, the camera automatically restores the initial factory default setting for the applicable mode. The following table shows what happens when you turn mode memory on or off for each mode.

Function

REC Mode

Flash

Focus*

White Balance

ISO

AF Area

Digital Zoom

MF Position

Zoom Position*

Setting when camera is turned off

Snapshot

Auto Auto Auto Auto Spot

Last Auto Focus position that was in effect before you switched to manual focus

Wide

*1 Focus mode setting is not remembered for the Movie

Mode. Mode automatically returns to PF (Pan Focus).

*2 Only the optical zoom position is remembered.

Off

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “Memory” tab, select the item you want to change, and then press [왘].

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

To do this: Turn on mode memory so settings

are restored at power on Turn off mode memory so settings

are initialized at power on

IMPORTANT!

• Note that BESTSHOT mode settings take priority over mode memory settings. If you turn the camera off while in the BESTSHOT mode, all settings except for “REC Mode” and “Zoom Position” will be configured according to the BESTSHOT sample scene when you turn it back on again, regardless of mode memory on/off setting.

• If you turn the camera off while in the Movie mode, the flash will be turned off when you turn the camera back on again, regardless of mode memory on/off setting.

Select this setting:

Off

Resetting the Camera

Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera’s settings to their initial defaults as shown under “Menu Reference” on page 183.

In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU].

Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Reset”, and then press [왘].

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Reset”, and then press [SET].

• To cancel the procedure without resetting, select “Cancel” and press [SET].

PLAYBACK

You can use the camera’s built-in monitor screen to view images after you record them.

Basic Playback Operation

Use the following procedure to scroll through files stored in the camera’s memory.

Press [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera.

• This enters the PLAY mode.

• This causes an image or a message to appear on the monitor screen.

[ ]

Use [왘] (forward) or [왗] (back) to scroll through files on the monitor screen.

NOTES

• Holding down [왗] or [왘] scrolls images at high speed.

• In order to allow for faster playback image scrolling, the image that initially appears on the monitor screen is a preview image, which is of somewhat lower quality than the actual display image. The actual display image appears a short while after the preview image. This does not apply to images copied from another digital camera.

PLAYBACK

Playing an Audio Snapshot

Perform the steps below to display an audio snapshot (indicated by a indicator) and play its audio.

In the PLAY mode, use [왗] and [왘] until the image you want is displayed.

Press [SET].

• This plays back the audio that accompanies the displayed image.

• You can perform the following operations while audio is playing.

To do this: Fast forward or fast reverse

the audio Pause and unpause audio

playback

Adjust audio volume

Cancel playback

Do this:

Hold down [왗] or [왘].

Press [SET].

Press [왖] or [왔].

Press [MENU].

IMPORTANT!

• Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused.

PLAYBACK

Flipping the Display

The following procedure flips the image 180 degrees. This comes in handy when you want to show someone standing in front of you an image on the monitor screen.

[SET]

Shutter release button

In the PLAY mode, use [왗] and [왘] to scroll through images on the monitor screen and display the one you want.

While holding down the shutter release button, press [SET].

• This flips the image 180 degrees. The histogram or any other display information you had displayed is cleared automatically whenever you flip the image.

• While an image is flipped, you can use [왗] and [왘] to scroll to another image, if you want.

To return the image to its normal orientation, press any button other than [왖], [왔], [왗], or [왘].

IMPORTANT!

• Note that you cannot play a movie, or a voice recording file on the monitor screen while a flipped image is displayed.

• You cannot use the above procedure to flip an image while a zoomed image, 9-image screen, calendar screen image, a movie image, an audio snapshot, or a voice recording file image is on the display.

PLAYBACK

Zooming the Display Image

Perform the following procedure to zoom the image currently on the monitor screen up to four times its normal size.

In the PLAY mode, use [왗] and [왘] to display the image you want.

Press the zoom button ( ) to enlarge the image.

• This displays an indicator that shows the current zoom factor.

• You can toggle between the zoomed image and normal image by pressing [MENU].

Current zoom factor

Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to shift the image up, down, left, or right.

Press [MENU] to return the image to its original size.

IMPORTANT!

• You cannot enlarge a movie image.

• Depending on the original size of the recorded image, you may not be able to zoom a display image the full four times its normal size.

PLAYBACK

Resizing an Image

You can use the following procedure to change a snapshot image to either SXGA size (1280 x 960 pixels) or VGA size (640 x 480 pixels).

• VGA is the optimum image size for attachment to e-mail messages or incorporation into Web pages.

In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].

Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Resize”, and then press [왘].

Use [왗] and [왘] to scroll through images and display the one you want to resize.

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

To do this: Resize to 1280 x 960 pixels (SXGA) Resize to 640 x 480 pixels (VGA) Cancel the resizing operation

Select this: 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Cancel

PLAYBACK

IMPORTANT!

• Resizing an image creates a new file that contains the image in the size you select. The file with the original image also remains in memory.

• Images smaller than 640 x 480 pixels cannot be resized.

• An image recorded using the 2048 x 1360 (3:2) pixel size (EX-Z30) and the 2304 x 1536 (3:2) pixel size (EX-Z40) cannot be resized.

• Note that you can resize snapshots recorded with this camera only.

• If the message “This function is not supported for this file.” appears, it means that the current image cannot be resized.

• The resize operation cannot be performed if there is not enough memory to store the resized image.

• When you display a resized image on the camera’s monitor screen, the date and time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was resized.

Cropping an Image

Use the following procedure when you want to crop a portion of an enlarged image and use the remaining part of the image as an e-mail attachment, Web page image, etc.

In the PLAY mode, use [왗] and [왘] to scroll through images and display the one you want to crop.

Press [MENU].

Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Trimming”, and then press [왘].

• This causes a cropping boundary to appear.

Use the zoom button ( ) to make the cropping boundary larger or smaller.

• The size of the cropping boundary depends on the size of the image on the display.

PLAYBACK

Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to move the cropping boundary up, down, left, or right until the area of the image you want to extract is within the boundary.

Press [SET] to extract the part of the image enclosed in the cropping boundary.

• If you want to cancel the procedure at any point, press [MENU].

IMPORTANT!

• Cropping an image creates a new file that contains the cropped image. The file with the original image also remains in memory.

• An image recorded using the 2048 x 1360 (3:2) pixel size (EX-Z30) and the 2304 x 1536 (3:2) pixel size (EX-Z40) cannot be cropped.

• Movie and voice recording file images cannot be cropped.

• An image recorded using another camera model cannot be cropped.

• If the message “This function is not supported for this file.” appears, it means that the current image cannot be cropped.

• The cropping operation cannot be performed if there is not enough memory to store the cropped image.

• When you display a trimmed image on the camera’s monitor screen, the date and time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was trimmed.

PLAYBACK

Playing a Movie

Use the following procedure to play back a movie that was recorded in the movie mode.

In the PLAY mode, press [왗] and [왘] to scroll through images until the movie you want to play is displayed.

Press [SET].

• This start playback of the movie.

• You can perform the following operations while a movie is playing.

To do this: Fast forward or fast reverse the

movie Pause and unpause movie playback Skip forward or back one frame

while paused Cancel playback Adjust audio volume

Movie icon

Do this: Hold down [왗]

or [왘]. Press [SET].

Press [왗] or [왘].

Press [MENU]. Press [왖] or [왔].

IMPORTANT!

• You cannot repeat play a movie. To play a movie more than once, repeat the steps of the above procedure.

• This camera can also play back audio recordings. Note the following points when playing back audio. — Audio volume can be adjusted only when

playback is being performed or is paused.

PLAYBACK

Displaying the 9-image View

The following procedure displays nine images on the monitor screen at the same time.

In the PLAY mode, press the zoom button ( ).

• This displays the 9-image screen with the image that was on the monitor screen in step 2 in the center, with a selection boundary around it.

• is displayed in the 9-image screen to indicate voice recording file images (page 111).

• When there are nine or fewer images, they are displayed in order with Image 1 in the upper left corner, with the selection boundary around it.

Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to move the selection boundary to the image you want. Pressing [왘] while the selection boundary is in the right column or [왗] while it is in the left column scrolls to the next full screen of nine images.

100

Example: When there are 20 images in memory, and

17 18 19

20 1 2

Pressing any button besides [왖], [왔], [왗], or

Image 1 is displayed first

345

678

91011

12 13 14

15 16 17

18 19 20

[왘] displays the full-size version of the image where the selection boundary is located.

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Casio EX-Z30, EXZ40 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

INTRODUCTION

Unpacking

Contents

Features

Precautions

General Precautions

Test for proper operation before using the camera!

Data Error Precautions

Operating conditions

Condensation

Lens

Other

QUICK START GUIDE

First, charge the battery!

To configure display language and clock settings

To record an image

To view a recorded image

To delete an image

GETTING READY

About This Manual

General Guide

Camera

USB Cradle

Monitor Screen Contents

REC mode

PLAY mode

Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen

Indicator Lamps

Attaching the Strap

Power Requirements

To load the battery

To remove the battery

To charge the battery

Power Supply Precautions

Turning the Camera On and Off

Configuring Power Saving Settings

Using the On-screen Menus

Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings

To configure display language and clock settings

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording an Image

Aiming the Camera

Recording an Image

Recording Precautions

About Auto Focus

About the REC Mode Monitor Screen

Using the Optical Viewfinder

Using Zoom

Optical Zoom

Digital Zoom

Using the Flash

Flash Unit Status

Flash Precautions

Using the Self-timer

Specifying Image Size and Quality

To specify the image size

To specify image quality

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Focus Mode

Using Auto Focus

Using the Macro Mode

Using the Pan Focus Mode

Using the Infinity Mode

Using Manual Focus

Using Focus Lock

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)

Adjusting White Balance

Adjusting White Balance Manually

Using the BESTSHOT Mode

Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup

Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot)

Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot)

Using the Movie Mode

Recording Audio

Adding Audio to a Snapshot

Recording Your Voice