Casio EX-Z4U User Manual

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Digital Camera

EX-Z4U

User’s Guide

Thank you for purchasing this CASIO Product.

• Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’s Guide.

• Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference.

• For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the official Exilim Website at http://www.exilim.com/.

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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.

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Camera

Strap

Basic Reference

Rechargeable lithium

ion battery (NP-20)

CD-ROM

Special AC Adaptor

(AD-C51J)

USB Cradle

(CA-21A)

USB Cable

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I 2 INTRODUCTION

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

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

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

General Precautions 11 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 32 Turning the Camera On and Off 36 Configuring Power Saving Settings 36

Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 37

Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 40

To configure display language and clock settings 41

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43 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording an Image ................................................... 43

Aiming the Camera 43 Recording an Image 44 Recording Precautions 46 About Auto Focus 47 About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 47

Using the Optical Viewfinder...................................... 48

Using Zoom ................................................................ 49

Optical Zoom 49 Digital Zoom 50

Using the Flash .......................................................... 51

Flash Unit Status 53 Flash Precautions 53

Using the Self-timer ................................................... 54

Specifying Image Size and Quality ............................ 55

To specify the image size 55 To specify image quality 56

58 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 58

Using Auto Focus 58 Using the Macro Mode 60 Using the Pan Focus Mode 60 Using the Infinity Mode 61 Using Manual Focus 62 Using Focus Lock 63

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 64

Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 65

Adjusting White Balance Manually 66

Using the BESTSHOT Mode ..................................... 67

Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup 69

Combining Shots of Two People into a Single

Image (Coupling Shot) ............................................... 71

Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background

Image (Pre-shot) ........................................................ 73

Recording Audio ......................................................... 75

Adding Audio to a Snapshot 75 Recording Your Voice 76

Using the Histogram .................................................. 78

REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................... 79

Specifying ISO Sensitivity 80 Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 81 Turning Image Review On and Off 81 Assigning Functions to the [왗] and [왘] Keys 82 Specifying Power On Default Settings 83 Resetting the Camera 84

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85 PLAYBACK

Basic Playback Operation .......................................... 85

Playing an Audio Snapshot 86

Flipping the Display.................................................... 87

Zooming the Display Image ....................................... 88

Resizing an Image ..................................................... 89

Cropping an Image..................................................... 90

Displaying the 9-image View ..................................... 91

Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View 92

Displaying the Calendar Screen ................................ 92

Playing a Slide Show ................................................. 93

To specify the slideshow images 95 To specify the slideshow time 96 To set the slideshow interval 96 Using the Photo Stand Feature 97

Rotating the Display Image........................................ 98

Using Image Roulette ................................................ 99

Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 100

To re-record audio 101

Playing Back a Voice Recording File....................... 102

103 DELETING FILES

Deleting a Single File ............................................... 103

Deleting All Files ...................................................... 104

105 FILE MANAGEMENT

Folders ..................................................................... 105

Memory Folders and Files 105

Protecting Files ........................................................ 106

To protect a single file 106 To protect all files in memory 107

DPOF ........................................................................ 107

To configure print settings for a single image 108 To configure print settings for all images 109

PRINT Image Matching II............................................. 110

Exif Print ....................................................................110

Using USB DIRECT-PRINT ...................................... 111

Using the FAVORITE Folder ..................................... 113

To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 113 To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 114 To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 115 To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 116

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117 OTHER SETTINGS

Configuring Sound Settings ......................................117

To configure sound settings 117 To set the volume level 118

Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ............ 118

Configuring Power Down Image Settings................. 119

Specifying the File Name Serial Number

Generation Method .................................................. 121

Using the Alarm........................................................ 122

To set an alarm 122 Stopping the Alarm 123

Setting the Clock ...................................................... 123

To select your Home Time zone 123 To set the current time and date 124 Changing the Date Format 125

Using World Time..................................................... 125

To display the World Time screen 125 To configure World Time settings 126 To configure summer time (DST) settings 127

Changing the Display Language ............................. 128

Formatting Built-in Memory...................................... 128

130 USING A MEMORY CARD

Using a Memory Card .............................................. 131

To insert a memory card into the camera 131 To remove a memory card from the camera 132 Formatting a Memory Card 132 Memory Card Precautions 133

Copying Files ........................................................... 134

To copy all the files in built-in memory to

a memory card 134

To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory 135

136 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER

Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 136

USB Connection Precautions 141

Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 141

USB Connection Precautions 145

Operations You Can Perform from Your

Computer .................................................................. 145

Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a

Computer .................................................................. 146

Memory Data ............................................................ 147

DCF Protocol 147 Memory Directory Structure 147 Image Files Supported by the Camera 149 Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions 149

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150 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER

Using the Album Feature ......................................... 150

Creating an album 150 Selecting an Album Layout 151 Configuring Detailed Album Settings 152 Viewing Album Files 154 Saving an Album 157

Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ............... 157

About the bundled CD-ROM 157 Computer System Requirements 158

Installing Software from the CD-ROM

in Windows ............................................................... 159

Getting Started 159 Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File 160 Installing an Application 160 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 161 User Registration 161 Exiting the Menu Application 161

Installing Software from the CD-ROM on

a Macintosh .............................................................. 162

Installing Software 162 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 163

164 APPENDIX

Menu Reference ....................................................... 164

Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 166

REC mode 167 PLAY mode 168 USB Cradle Indicator Lamps 168

Troubleshooting Guide............................................. 169

Display Messages 172

Specifications ........................................................... 173

Main Specifications 173

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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-Z4U.

• 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 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

• 4.0 million Effective Pixels A high-resolution megapixel CCD provides 4.0 million effective pixels (4.23 million total pixels) for images that print beautifully.

• 2.0-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen

• 12X seamless zoom 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom

• 10MB Flash memory Images can be recorded without using a memory card.

• Multi Auto Focus 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 This feature lets you lock the focus point and ensures that you do not miss that special moment when it happens.

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

• Easy Charging Just place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge its battery.

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

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

• BESTSHOT 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 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.

• Image Roulette Feature Images cycle like a slot machine on the display until one of them remains.

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

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• Real-time histogram 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 A simple operation sets the current time for your current location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 time zones.

• Alarm 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 an audio file to play when the alarm time is reached.

• Album Function 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 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 Adds audio to a snapshot.

• Voice Recording Quick and easy recording of voice input.

• After Recording Adds audio to images after they are recorded.

• Selectable Sound Settings 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) 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.

• PRINT Image Matching II Compatible 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.

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• USB DIRECT-PRINT support 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.

• Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands 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-Z4U.

All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the camera” refer to the CASIO EX-Z4U 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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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 172). 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).

• It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge.

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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 40 for details.)

REC

SET

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].

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

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

1 / 1000

F2.6

To record an image

Green operation lamp

Press the power button to turn on the camera.

Align the mode selector with “REC”.

Point the camera at the subject, use the monitor

REC

SET

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 43 for details.)

1600

0303/1212/24

Focus frame

NORMAL

1 / 1000

To view a recorded image

(See page 85 for details.)

1200

F2.6

REC

SET

Press the power button to turn on the camera.

Align the mode selector with “PLAY”.

Use [] and [] to scroll through the images.

QUICK START GUIDE

To delete an image

(See page 103 for details.)

REC

SET

3, 4, 5, 6

Press the power button to turn on the camera.

Align the mode selector with “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-Z4U Digital Camera

The location where the camera is currently storing images you record (page 44)

The NP-20 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery

The optionally available CASIO BC-10L 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 130.

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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 Self-timer lamp 5 Microphone 6 Lens

■ Back

E N

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7 Viewfinder

8 Operation lamp 9 Mode selector 0 [MENU] button A Zoom button B Strap ring C [SET] button D [왖][왔][왗][왘] E [DISP] button F Monitor Screen G Speaker

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H IJ

■ Bottom

H Battery compartment cover I Connector J Tripod screw hole

* Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.

K Stopper L Battery compartment M Memory card slot

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 136)

• Viewing of images using the Photo Stand slideshow

feature (page 97).

■ Front

1 Camera connector 2 [USB] lamp 3 [USB] button

CHA

4 [CHARGE] lamp 5 [PHOTO] button

■ Back

6 [DC IN 5.3V]

(AC adaptor connector)

7 [USB]

(USB port)

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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

2 Focus Mode indicator

3 White balance indicator

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.

None Auto Focus

Macro Pan Focus Infinity Manual Focus

None Auto

Sunlight Shade Light Bulb Fluorescent Manual

Self-timer

None 1-Image

Self-timer 10 sec

Self-timer 2 sec

Triple self-timer

5 REC modes

6 Memory capacity

7 Image size

8 Quality

Snapshot BESTSHOT Snapshot Audio Voice Recording

(Remaining number of storable images)

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

640 ҂ 480 pixels

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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 Snapshot Audio Voice Recording

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

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

640 ҂ 480 pixels

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.

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

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

Histogram

(page 78)

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 166.

Self-timer lamp Green operation lamp

PLA

Red operation lamp

[USB] lamp

CHA

[CHARGE] lamp

REC

E N

SET

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Attaching the Strap

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

REC

SET

REC

SET

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-20).

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.

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

Stopper

Arrow marks

NP-20

• 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-20 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).

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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.

Extend the prongs of the AC adaptor, and then plug it into a household power outlet.

AC Adaptor

[DC IN 5.3V]

USB cradle

GETTING READY

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

PHOTO

CHARGE

has started. When charging is complete, the [CHARGE] lamp

[CHARGE] lamp

will turn green.

After charging is complete, remove the camera from the USB cradle.

IMPORTANT!

• It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge. Actual charging time depends on current battery

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capacity and charging conditions.

• Use only the USB cradle (CA-21A) that comes with the camera, the optionally available USB cradle (CA-

21), or the optionally available charger unit (BC-10L) to charge the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery. Never use any other charging device.

• Use only the bundled AC adaptor. Never use any

USB

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.

GETTING READY

• 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.

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.

■ 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.

GETTING READY

■ 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.

Operation

Number of Shots, Continuous Recording*1 (Recording Time)

Number of Shots, Normal Recording*2 (Recording Time)

Continuous Playback* (Continuous Snapshot Recording)

Continuous Voice Recording*

Supported Battery: NP-20 (Rated Capacitance: 680mAh)

*1 Continuous Recording Conditions

• Temperature: 23° C (73°F)

• Monitor screen: On

• Flash: Off

• Image recorded about every 10 seconds

Approximate Battery Life

540 shots (90 minutes)

140 shots (70 minutes)

150 minutes

130 minutes

*2 Normal Recording Conditions

• 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.

*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.

GETTING READY

■ 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 51 for more information.

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

■ 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-20 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery.

• Use only the USB cradle (CA-21A) that comes with the camera, the optionally available USB cradle (CA-

21), or the optionally available charger unit (BC-10L) to charge the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery. Never use any other charging device.

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• 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

Press the power button to turn the camera on and off. Pressing the power button to turn on the camera causes the green operation lamp to light temporarily. Press the power button again to turn off the camera.

ON/OFF

Power button

IMPORTANT!

• If camera power is turned off by the Auto Power Off feature, press the power button to turn it back on again.

• Turning on camera power while the REC mode is selected by the mode selector causes the lens to extend from the camera. Make sure there is nothing in front of the camera that can be hit by the lens when you turn on the camera.

Green operation lamp

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, and then align the mode

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.

selector with “REC” or “PLAY”.

Press [MENU].

Use [] and [] to select the “Set Up” tab.

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

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● See page 37 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.

Turn on the camera,

Mode selector

and then align the mode selector with “REC” to enter the REC mode.

• If you want to enter the PLAY mode instead, you would align the mode selector with “PLAY”.

RECPLAY

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Press [MENU].

DISP

● Menu Screen Operations

[MENU]

SET

[][

][][

[SET]



]

Tab

Settings

Selection cursor (indicates the currently selected item)

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.

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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 164 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 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

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Use [] and [] to change the date format setting, and then press [SET].

Set the current date and the time.

Example: December 24, 2003

To display the date like this: 03/12/24 24/12/03 12/24/03

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

1200

1600

NORMAL

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 130).

Press the power button to turn on the camera.

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

Align the mode selector with “REC”.

• This enters the REC mode for image recording.

Power button

ON/OFF

Mode selector

RECPLAY

Compose the image 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 (1.3 feet) to infinity (∞) (page 58).

• You can compose images using either the monitor screen or the optical viewfinder (page 48).

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

Focus frame

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BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

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.

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

Shutter release button

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 resolution setting you are using (pages 55,174).

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

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 80), 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 80), 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 51).

• 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 63) or manual focus (page 62).

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.

To do this: Zoom out Zoom in

Press this side of the zoom button:

(Wide Angle) (Telephoto)

REC

Zoom button

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 [] and [] to select the “REC” tab.

Use [] and [] to select “Digital Zoom”, and then press [].

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 [] ( ) to select the flash mode.

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

Flash mode indicator

DISP

[



] ( )

SET

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 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.

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

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

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 [] and [] to select the “REC” tab.

Use [] and [] to select “Self-timer”, and then press [].

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

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

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

• 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.

Select this setting:

10 sec 2 sec X3 Off

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Record the image.

• 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.

Self-timer lamp

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

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Use [] and [] to select the “REC” tab.

Use [] and [] to select “Size”, and then press [].

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

2304 x1728 : 2304 x 1728 pixels 2304 x1536 (3:2) : 2304 x 1536 (3:2) pixels 1600 x1200 : 1600 x 1200 pixels 1280 x 960 : 1280 x 960 pixels

640 x 480 : 640 x 480 pixels

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

NOTES

• If you plan to make large prints of your images or otherwise use them in applications where highresolution is your top priority, select the “2304 x 1728” image size.

• If you plan to send images as e-mail attachments or otherwise use them in applications where data economy is your top priority, select the “640 x 480” image size.

• Selecting the “2304 x 1536 (3:2)” 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.

To specify image quality

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Use [] and [] to select the “REC” tab.

Use [] and [] to select “Quality”, and then press [].

Use [] and [] 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

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

NOTE

• Use the “Fine” setting when image quality is your top priority and file size is secondary. Conversely, use the “Economy” setting when file size is your top priority and image quality is secondary.

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 174).

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

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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 [] ( ).

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

No indicator (Auto Focus)

(Macro)

PF (Pan Focus)

(Infinity)

MF (Manual Focus)

Focus mode indicator

[] ( )

SET

DISP

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 [] ( ) 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

Green operation lamp

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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

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.

■ 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 [].

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 63).

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

Focus frameFocus frame

Select this:

Spot

Multi

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.

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

Keep pressing [] ( ) 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.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Keep pressing [] ( ) 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.

IMPORTANT!

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

Using the Infinity Mode

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

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

Record the image.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

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.

While watching the image on the monitor screen, use [] and [] to focus.

Optical Zoom Factor

1X 3X

Keep pressing [] (

) 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.

Approximate Focus Range

6cm (2.4˝) to infinity (∞)

18cm (7.1˝) to infinity (∞)

Boundary

Manual focus position

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

• Pressing [] or [] 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

Do this: Press []. Press [].

image.

IMPORTANT!

• In the Manual Focus mode, the [] and [] keys adjust focus, even if you used key customization to assign other functions to them (page 82).

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

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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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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 [].

Exposure compensation value

Use [] and [] 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.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

• 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 82) to configure the camera to perform exposure compensation whenever you press [] or [] while in the REC mode.

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 [].

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

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

When shooting under these conditions: Normal conditions Outdoor daylight 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 82) to configure the camera so the white balance setting changes whenever you press [] or [] while in the REC mode.

Select this setting:

Auto

Manual

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 [].

Use [] and [] to select “Manual”.

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

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

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

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

• 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.

• Night Scene • Night Scene Portrait

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

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

Use [] and [] to select “ BESTSHOT”, and then press [SET].

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

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

Record the image.

IMPORTANT!

• Sample scene number 4 is Coupling Shot scene (page 71). Sample scene number 5 is a Pre-shot scene (page 73).

• 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 using [] and [] to scroll through available scenes. When the one you want is displayed, press [SET].

NOTE

• You can use the key customization feature (page 82) to configure the camera to enter the BESTSHOT mode whenever you press [] or [] 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 [].

Use [] and [] to select “ BESTSHOT”, and then press [SET].

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

Use [] and [] to display “Register User Scene”.

Press [SET].

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

Use [] and [] to select “Save”, and then press [SET].

• This registers the setup.

• Now you can use the procedure on page 68 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 68 displays the text “Recall User Scene”.

• Note that formatting the built-in memory (page 128) 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.

• User setups are assigned file names using the format “UEXZ4nnn.jpe” (where 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 [].

Use [] and [] to select “ BESTSHOT”, and then press [SET].

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

Use [] and [] to display the user setup you want to delete.

Press [] ( ) 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 147).

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 67).

• 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 [].

Use [] and [] to select “ BESTSHOT”, and then press [SET].

Use [] and [] 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, and then press the shutter release button to record the image.

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

• While “Coupling Shot” is selected, the “AF Area” (page 59) setting automatically becomes “Spot”.

Focus frame

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. When everything is aligned correctly, record the image.

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

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.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

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 67).

• Freeze the background on the monitor screen.

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

• This records the image.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

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

Use [] and [] to select “ BESTSHOT”, and then press [SET].

Use [] and [] 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.

Next, align the focus frame with the subject, composing the subject with the semi-transparent background shown on the monitor screen. When everything is aligned correctly, record the image.

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

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

Semi-transparent image

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

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)

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

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

Use [] and [] 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

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

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.

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 [].

Use [] and [] to select “ Voice”, and then press [SET].

• This enters the Voice Recording Mode.

Remaining recording time

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

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. The monitor screen turns back on automatically when recording is complete.

• You can insert index marks while recording by pressing [SET]. See page 102 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

• You can also enter the Voice Recording Mode by aligning the mode selector with “REC”, and holding down [DISP] as you press the power button to turn on the camera. In this case, the camera goes directly into the Voice Recording Mode without extending the lens.

■ 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 changing the mode selector setting stops recording at that point 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 100 for more information.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

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.

• 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.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

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 71).

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 and Quality (page 55) — White Balance (page 65) — Digital Zoom (page 50) — AF Area (page 59)

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Specifying ISO Sensitivity

Use the following procedure to select the ISO sensitivity setting that suits the type of image you are recording.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

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

Use [] and [] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].

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!

• Increasing ISO sensitivity can cause static to appear inside an image. Select the ISO sensitivity setting that suits your shooting needs.

• 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 82) to configure the camera so the ISO sensitivity setting changes whenever you press [] and [] 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 [].

Use [] and [] 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 [].

Use [] and [] 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 [] and [] Keys

A “key customization” feature lets you configure the [] and [] keys so they change camera settings whenever they are pressed in the REC mode. After you configure the [] and [] 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 [].

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

When you want to assign this function to [] and [] keys:

Recording mode

•[] and [] cycle through recording modes: Snapshot, BESTSHOT, Snapshot Audio, Voice Recording (page 164)

EV shift

•[] decreases compensation, [] increases compensation (page 64).

White balance setting

•[] and [] cycle through white balance settings (page 65).

ISO sensitivity

•[] and [] cycle through ISO sensitivity settings (page 80).

Self-timer mode

•[] and [] cycle through self-timer modes (page 54).

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

* Only the optical zoom position is remembered.

Off

Snapshot

Auto Auto Auto Auto Spot

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

Wide

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

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

Use [] and [] 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, the camera’s Flash, White Balance, and ISO Sensitivity will be configured according to the BESTSHOT sample scene when you turn it 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 164.

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

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

Use [] and [] 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 the power button to turn on the camera.

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

Align the mode selector with “PLAY”.

• This enters the PLAY mode.

Power button

ON/OFF

Mode selector

RECPLAY

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

NOTES

• Holding down [] or [] 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 [] and [] 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 [] or [].

Press [SET].

Press [] or [].

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]

E S

Shutter release button

T E

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

Press the shutter release button and [SET] at the same time.

• 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 [] and [] to scroll to another image, if you want.

To return the image to its normal orientation, press any button other than [], [], [], or [].

IMPORTANT!

• Note that you cannot play an audio snapshot, 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, an audio snapshot, or a voice recording file image is on the display.

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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 [] and [] 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 [], [], [], and [] to shift the image up, down, left, or right.

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

IMPORTANT!

• 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 [].

Use [] and [] to scroll through images and display the one you want to resize.

Use [] and [] 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

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 2304 x 1536 (3:2) pixel size 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.

Select this: 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Cancel

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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 [] and [] to scroll through images and display the one you want to crop.

Press [MENU].

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

• 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.

Use [], [], [], and [] 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 2304 x 1536 (3:2) pixel size cannot be cropped.

• 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.

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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.

• Pressing the zoom button ( ) twice displays the calendar screen.

• is displayed in the calendar screen to indicate voice recording file images (page 76).

• 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 [], [], [], and [] to move the selection boundary to the image you want. Pressing [] while the selection boundary is in the right column or [] while it is in the left column scrolls to the next full screen of nine images.

Example: When there are 20 images in memory, and

17 18 19 20 1 2

345

Pressing any button besides [], [], [], or

Image 1 is displayed first

678 91011

12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20

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

2 3

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Selecting a Specific Image in the 9image View

Display the 9-image view.

Use [], [], [], and [] to move the selection boundary up, down, left, or right until it is located at the image you want to view.

Pressing any button besides [], [], [], or [] displays the selected image.

• This displays the fullsize version of the image you selected.

Selection boundary

Displaying the Calendar Screen

Use the following procedure to display a 1-month calendar. While the calendar is on the display, you can select a date, which displays the first image recorded on that date. This helps to make it easy to find the images you want.

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

• You can also display the calendar screen (in the PLAY mode) by pressing [MENU], selecting the “PLAY” tab, selecting “Calendar”, and then pressing [].

Use [], [], [], and [] to move the date selection cursor.

• Use the procedure under “Changing the Date Format” on page 125 to specify the date format.

• The image displayed on the calendar for each date is the first image that was recorded on that date.

Date selection cursor

Month/Year

PLAYBACK

• Pressing [] while the date selection cursor is located anywhere in the top line of the calendar causes the previous month to appear.

• Pressing [] while the date selection cursor is located anywhere in the bottom line of the calendar causes the next month to appear.

• To exit the calendar screen, press [MENU] or the ( ) zoom button.

• is displayed in the calendar screen to indicate voice recording file images (page 76).

• appears in place of the image when the date contains data that cannot be displayed by this camera.

To view the large version of a date’s image, move the date selection cursor to the date and then press [SET].

• This displays the first image that was recorded on the selected date.

Playing a Slide Show

Slide Show automatically plays back images in sequence at a fixed interval.

In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].

Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Slideshow”, and then press [].

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Configure the slideshow settings.

• See the pages indicated below for more information.

For information about configuring this setting:

Images

Time

Interval

Use [] and [] to select “Start”, and then

Go here:

“To specify the slideshow images” on page 95

“To specify the slideshow time” on page 96

“To set the slideshow interval” on page 96

press [SET].

• This starts the slide show.

To stop Slide Show, press [SET].

• The slideshow will also stop automatically after the amount of time you specified for “Time” elapses.

IMPORTANT!

• Note that all buttons are disabled while an image change is in progress. Wait until an image is stopped on the monitor screen before performing a button operation, or hold down the button until the image stops.

• When the slideshow comes to an audio snapshot or voice recording file, it plays the audio once and then advances to the next file.

• While audio is playing, you can use [ ] and [] to adjust the volume level.

• Images copied from another digital camera or a computer may take longer time to appear than the slideshow interval time you specify.

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To specify the slideshow images

Use [] and [] to select “Images”, and then press [].

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

To do this: Include all files in file memory in the

slideshow Display a single file Include all files in the FAVORITE

folder (page 147) in the slideshow

Use [] and [] to select “Start”, and then press [SET].

• This starts the slideshow.

• The audio of audio snapshot and voice recording

files is also played back.

Select this setting:

All images

One Image

Favorites

■ Selecting a Particular Image for a Slideshow

When you select “One image” as the slideshow type, the slide show displays only one image, without changing it. Use this setting when you want a particular image to remain on the display while the camera is on the USB cradle (Photo Stand feature).

Select “One image”, and then press [].

Use [] and [] to scroll through the images until the one you want to use is on the monitor screen.

Press [SET] to register your selection and return to the menu screen.

• Pressing [MENU] instead of [SET] returns to the menu screen without registering the setting.

PLAYBACK

To specify the slideshow time

Use [] and [] to select “Time”.

Use [] and [] to specify the time setting you want, and then press [SET].

• You can specify a time in the range of 1 to 60 minutes.

Use [] and [] to select “Start”, and then press [SET].

• This starts the slideshow.

To set the slideshow interval

Use [] and [] to select “Interval”.

Use [] and [] to specify the interval setting you want, and then press [SET].

• You can specify “MAX”, or a value in the range of 1 to 30 seconds as the interval.

Use [] and [] to select “Start”, and then press [SET].

• This starts the slideshow.

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Using the Photo Stand Feature

The “Photo Stand” feature lets you specify what should appear on the camera’s monitor screen while the camera is on its USB cradle. You can play a Photo Stand slideshow without worrying about remaining battery power, or you can specify display of a particular image. Photo Stand feature operations are performed in accordance with slideshow setting. See page 93 for information about configuring slideshow settings to suit your needs.

Set the camera onto the USB cradle.

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

Press the USB cradle’s [PHOTO] button.

• This starts the Photo Stand slideshow with the images or image you specified under “To specify the slideshow images” (page 95).

• Pressing [MENU] displays a screen for configuring slideshow settings. To restart the slideshow, press [MENU] while the menu screen is displayed, or select “Start” and then press [SET].

• While audio is playing, you can use [] and [] to adjust the volume level.

PLAY

PHOTO

CHARGE

[PHOTO]

REC

E N U

SET

D IS

USB

To stop the Phot Stand slideshow, press [PHOTO] again.

IMPORTANT!

• The battery is not charged while a Photo Stand slideshow is in progress. To charge the battery, stop the slideshow.

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Rotating the Display Image

Use the following procedure to rotate the image 90 degrees and register the rotation information along with the image. After you do this, the image is always displayed in its rotated orientation whenever it appears during a slideshow (page 93) or on your computer screen. Note that the image is rotated automatically during a slideshow only. Rotating an image ensures that images you recorded with the camera held sideways appear correctly during a slideshow.

In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].

Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Rotation”, and then press [].

Use [] and [] to scroll through images until the one you want to rotate is on the monitor screen.

Use [] and [] to select “Rotate”, and then press [SET].

• This rotates the image 90 degrees to the right.

After you are finished configuring settings, press the [MENU] button to exit the setting screen.

IMPORTANT!

• You cannot rotate an image that is protected. To rotate such an image, first unprotect it.

• You may not be able to rotate a digital image that was recorded with another type of digital camera.

• You cannot rotate voice record images.

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Using Image Roulette

Image Roulette cycles images like a slot machine on the display, before stopping at one of them. When you start an Image Roulette operation, images scroll randomly on the screen. At first, images scroll at high speed. Then the scrolling gradually slows down until a single image is stopped on the screen. The image that finally appears is random, and subject to no rules or system.

Align the mode selector with “PLAY”.

While the camera is turned off, hold down [] as you press the power button to turn it on.

• Keep [] held down until images appear on the monitor screen.

• This starts the Image Roulette operation, scrolling images on the display, finally stopping at one.

Press [] or [] to restart the Image Roulette operation.

To turn off Image Roulette, align the mode selector with “REC” to enter the REC mode or press the power button to turn off the camera.

IMPORTANT!

• Image Roulette does not display voice recording images.

• Image Roulette is disabled when there is only one snapshot image available.

• Note that Image Roulette works only with images recorded with this camera. Image Roulette may not operate properly when other types of images are in memory.

• If you do not start another Image Roulette operation for about one minute after the final image appears, the camera enters its normal PLAY mode.

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Adding Audio to a Snapshot

The “after-recording” feature lets you add audio to snapshots after they are recorded. You can also re-record an audio image (one with a icon on it).

• 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)

In the PLAY mode, use [] and [] to scroll through snapshots until the one to which you want to add audio is displayed.

Press [MENU].

Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Dubbing”, and then press [].

Press the shutter release button to start audio recording.

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

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Casio EX-Z4U User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

INTRODUCTION

Unpacking

Contents

Features

Precautions

General Precautions

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)

Recording Audio

Adding Audio to a Snapshot

Recording Your Voice

Using the Histogram

REC Mode Camera Settings