Casio EX-Z850 User Manual

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Digital Camera

EX-Z850

User’s Guide

Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product.

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

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

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

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INTRODUCTION

Unpacking

Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible.

Camera

CD-ROM AV Cable

Rechargeable Lithium Ion

Battery (NP-40)

USB Cable Basic Reference

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

* The shape of the AC

power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.

Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type)

(AD-C52G)

AC Power Cord

USB Cradle

(CA-31)

○○○○○○○

Special AC Adaptor (Plug-in Type)

Strap

(AD-C52J)

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2 INTRODUCTION

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

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

Precautions ................................................................ 14

19 QUICK START GUIDE

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

To configure display language and clock settings ..... 20

To record an image .................................................... 21

To view a recorded image .......................................... 22

To delete an image ..................................................... 22

23 GETTING READY

About This Manual ..................................................... 23

General Guide ............................................................ 24

Camera 24 USB Cradle 27

Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 28

REC Modes 28 PLAY Mode 32 Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 33

Attaching the Strap .................................................... 35

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

Loading the Rechargeable Battery 35 To charge the battery 37 To replace the battery 41 Power Supply Precautions 42 Turning the Camera On and Off 45 Configuring Power Saving Settings 47

Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 48

Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 51

To configure display language and clock settings 52

54 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording an Image ................................................... 54

Specifying the Recording Mode 54 Aiming the Camera 55 Recording an Image 56

Using the Optical Viewfinder ...................................... 62

Using Zoom ................................................................ 63

Optical Zoom 63 Digital Zoom 65

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Using the Flash .......................................................... 67

Flash Unit Status 70 Changing the Flash Intensity Setting 71 Using Flash Assist 71

Using the Self-timer ................................................... 73

Specifying Image Size ............................................... 76

Specifying Image Quality ........................................... 77

79 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 79

Using Auto Focus 80 Using the Macro Mode 83 Using Pan Focus 84 Using the Infinity Mode 85 Using Manual Focus 85 Using Focus Lock 87

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 88

Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 89

Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually 91

Specifying the Exposure Mode .................................. 92

Using Aperture Priority AE 92 Using Shutter Speed Priority AE 94 Setting Exposure Settings Manually 96 Exposure Mode Recording Precautions 97

Using Continuous Shutter .......................................... 97

Using the Normal-Speed Continuous Shutter Mode 98 Using the High-Speed Continuous Shutter Mode 99 Using the Flash Continuous Shutter Mode 99 Using the Zoom Continuous Shutter Mode 100 25-shot Stop Action Images

(Using the Multi Continuous Shutter Mode) 101

Continuous Shutter Precautions 102

Using the BEST SHOT Mode .................................. 103

Displaying Sample Scenes Individually 105 Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup 106 To delete a BEST SHOT user setup 108

Reducing the Effects of Hand or Subject

Movement ................................................................. 108

Shooting with High Sensitivity .................................. 110

Recording Images of Business Cards and

Documents (Business Shot) ..................................... 111

Before recording with Business Shot 112 To use Business Shot 112

Restoring an Old Photograph ................................... 113

Before trying to restore an old photograph 113 To restore an old photograph 114

Recording an ID Photo .............................................. 116

Printing an ID Photo 118

Recording a Movie .................................................... 118

Specifying Movie Image Quality 119 Recording a Standard Movie (Movie Mode) 120

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Instant Movie Setups

(MOVIE BEST SHOT Mode) .................................... 123

Displaying MOVIE BEST SHOT Sample Scenes

Individually 124 Creating Your Own MOVIE BEST SHOT Setup 125 Recording a Short Movie 126 Recording a Past Movie 129

Shooting with the REC Light .................................... 130

Recording Audio ....................................................... 131

Adding Audio to a Snapshot 131 Recording Your Voice 133

Using the Histogram ................................................ 134

REC Mode Camera Settings ................................... 137

Assigning Functions to the [왗] and [왘] Keys 137 Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 138 Turning Image Review On and Off 139 Using Icon Help 139 Specifying Power On Default Settings 140 Specifying ISO Sensitivity 142 Selecting the Metering Mode 143 Using the Filter Function 145 Specifying Outline Sharpness 145 Specifying Color Saturation 146 Specifying Contrast 146 Date Stamping Snapshots 147 Resetting the Camera 148

Using the Shortcut Menu (EX Menu) ....................... 149

150 PLAYBACK

Basic Playback Operation ........................................ 150

Playing an Audio Snapshot 151

Zooming the Display Image ..................................... 152

Resizing an Image ................................................... 153

Cropping an Image ................................................... 154

Keystone Correction ................................................ 156

Using Color Restoration to Correct the Color

of an Old Photograph ............................................... 157

Adjusting White Balance of a Recorded Image ....... 159

Adjusting Image Brightness ..................................... 161

Playing and Editing a Movie .................................... 162

Playing a Movie 162 Playing Back a Movie with Anti Shake 164 Editing a Movie 165 Capturing a Still Image from a Movie

(MOTION PRINT) 168

Displaying the 9-image View ................................... 170

Displaying the Calendar Screen .............................. 171

Playing a Slideshow ................................................. 172

Using the Photo Stand Feature 174

Rotating the Display Image ...................................... 175

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Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 177

To re-record audio 178

Playing Back a Voice Recording File....................... 179

Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen ........... 180

Selecting the Video Output System 181

183 DELETING FILES

Deleting a Single File ............................................... 183

Deleting All Files ...................................................... 184

185 FILE MANAGEMENT

Folders ..................................................................... 185

Memory Folders and Files 185

Protecting Files ........................................................ 186

To protect a single file 186 To protect all files in memory 187

Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 187

To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 187 To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 189 To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 190 To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 190

191 OTHER SETTINGS

Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 191

To configure sound settings 191 To set the confirmation tone volume level 191 To set the audio volume level for movie and audio

snapshot playback 192

Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 192

Specifying the File Name Serial Number

Generation Method .................................................. 193

Setting the Clock ...................................................... 194

To select your Home Time zone 194 To set the current time and date 195 Changing the Date Format 195

Using World Time ..................................................... 196

To display the World Time screen 196 To configure World Time settings 196

Editing the Date and Time of an Image ................... 197

Changing the Display Language ............................. 198

Changing the Brightness of the Monitor Screen ..... 199

Changing the USB Port Protocol ............................. 200

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

On/Off Functions ...................................................... 201

Formatting Built-in Memory ...................................... 202

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203 USING A MEMORY CARD

Using a Memory Card .............................................. 204

To insert a memory card into the camera 204 To replace the memory card 205 Formatting a Memory Card 206

Copying Files ........................................................... 207

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

memory card 208 To copy a specific file from a memory card to

built-in memory 209

210 PRINTING IMAGES

DPOF ......................................................................... 211

To configure print settings for a single image 212 To configure print settings for all images 213

Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ............... 214

Date Printing 218

PRINT Image Matching III ............................................ 219

Exif Print ................................................................... 219

220 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER

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

Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 228

Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a

Computer .................................................................. 233

Memory Data ............................................................ 234

DCF Protocol 234 Memory Folder Structure 235 Image Files Supported by the Camera 236

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238 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER

Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 238

Selecting the Software You Need 238 Computer System Requirements 240 Managing Images on a PC 242 Retouching, Reorienting, and Printing a Snapshot 245 Playing a Movie 247 Editing a Movie 250 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 252 User Registration 252 Exiting the Menu Application 252

Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 253

Selecting the Software You Need 253 Computer System Requirements 254 Managing Images on a Macintosh 255 Playing Back a Movie on your Macintosh 256 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 258 To register as a camera user 258

259 APPENDIX

Menu Reference ....................................................... 259

Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 262

Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 265

If you have problems installing the USB driver... 270 Display Messages 271

Specifications ........................................................... 273

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IMPORTANT!

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

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

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise due to the use or malfunction of the EX-Z850.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages or losses suffered by you or any third party due to the use of Photo Loader and/or Photohands.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, repairs, or battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important data on other media to protect against its loss.

• Note that the example screens and product illustrations shown in this User’s Guide may differ somewhat by the screens and configuration of the actual camera.

• The SD logo is a registered trademark.

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

• Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

•

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

• Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

• Ulead is a trademark of Ulead Systems,Inc.

• Other company, product and service names used herein may also be trademarks or service marks of others.

• Photo Loader and Photohands are the property of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except as stipulated above, all copyrights and other related rights to these applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

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■ LCD Panel

The LCD panel is a product of the latest LCD manufacturing technology that provides a pixel yield of

99.99%. This means that less than 0.01% of the total pixels are defective (they do not turn on or always remain turned on).

■ Copyright Restrictions

Except for the purposes of your own personal enjoyment, unauthorized copying of snapshot files, movie files, and audio files violates copyright laws and international contracts. Distribution to third parties of such files over the Internet without permission of the copyright holder, whether for profit or for free, violates copyright laws and international contracts.

Features

• 8.1 million effective pixels

The CCD provides 8.32 million total pixels for images of outstanding resolution and detail.

• 2.5-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen

• 8.0MB built-in memory

Images can be recorded without using a memory card.

• Bundled with a USB Cradle

The bundled USB cradle can be used to charge the camera’s battery (page 37), to view images on a TV screen (page 180), and to transfer images to a computer (page 238). A Photo Stand feature lets you view images while the camera is on the cradle (page 174).

• REC mode or PLAY mode power up (page 45)

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

• AF assist light (page 59)

Improves auto focus accuracy when shooting under dim lighting.

• 24X zoom (page 63)

3X optical zoom, 8X digital zoom

• Flash Assist (page 71)

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

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• Triple Self-timer (page 73)

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

• Auto Macro (pages 81, 83)

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

• Quick Shutter (page 81)

When you press the shutter button all the way down without pausing, the camera immediately records the image without waiting for Auto Focus to be performed. This helps to avoid missing a special moment while you wait for the camera to Auto Focus.

• Auto Focus Area Selection (page 82)

When “ Multi” is selected for the Auto Focus area, the camera takes simultaneous meter readings at nine different points and automatically selects the best one.

• Three exposure modes (page 92)

Three exposure modes control aperture and shutter speed: aperture priority AE (A mode), shutter speed priority AE (S mode), and manual exposure (M mode).

• Five continuous shutter modes (page 97)

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

• BEST SHOT (page 103)

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

• Business Shot (page 111)

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

• Restoring an Old Photograph (page 113)

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

• ID Photo Feature (page 116)

After recording a portrait, you can print a page that contains a number of different versions in standard ID photo dimensions.

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• Movie recording with audio (page 118)

VGA size, 30 fps, MPEG-4 format

• A choice of movie recording functions (page 118)

In addition to a Movie mode for normal movie recording, you can also use the MOVIE BEST SHOT mode to select one of the built-in sample movie scenes for setup for the scene you selected. MOVIE BEST SHOT scenes include “Short Movie” (for recording short-burst movies) and “Past Movie” (whose recording starts from about five seconds before the shutter button is pressed).

• Audio Snapshot mode (page 131)

Use this mode to record snapshots that also include audio.

• Voice Recording (page 133)

Quick and easy recording of voice input.

• Real-time RGB histogram (page 134)

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.

• EX Menu (page 149)

EX Menu gives you short-cut menu access to four frequently-used settings.

• Keystone Correction (page 156)

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

• Color Correction (page 157)

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

• Built-in Image Editing Functions

Simple operations let you change the white balance (page 159) and brightness (page 161) of images after they are recorded.

• MOTION PRINT (page 168)

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

• Calendar screen (page 171)

A simple operation displays a full-month calendar on the camera’s monitor screen. Each day of the full-month calendar shows a thumbnail of the first file recorded for that date, which helps to make searching for a particular file quicker and easier.

• World Time (page 196)

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

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• Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia Cards) for memory expansion (page 203)

• Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page 211)

Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used when specifying images and quantities for printing by professional print services.

• PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT support (page 214)

Connect directly to a PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT compatible printer and you can print images without going through a computer.

• PRINT Image Matching III Compatible (page 219)

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

• DCF Data Storage (page 234)

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

III

data (mode

III

reads this data and

• Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands (pages 242, 245, 255)

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.

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Precautions

■ General Precautions

Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the EX-Z850.

All references in this manual to “camera” refer to the CASIO EX-Z850 Digital Camera.

• Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while operating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so creates the risk of serious accident.

• Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed. Always leave maintenance and repair work up to a CASIO authorized service center.

• Keep the small parts and accessories of this camera out of the reach of small children. If swallowed accidentally, contact your physician immediately.

• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driver’s vision and create the risk of accident.

• Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject’s eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if it is fired too close to the eyes. This is especially true with young children. When using the flash, the camera should be at least one meter (3.3´) from the eyes of the subject.

• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and never let it get wet. Moisture creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the rain or snow, at the seashore or beach, in the bathroom, etc.

• Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera, immediately turn it off. Next, remove the camera’s battery and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. Using the camera under these conditions creates the risk of fire and electric shock.

• Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming out of the camera, immediately turn it off. Next, taking care you do not burn your fingers, remove the camera’s battery and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. Using the camera under these conditions creates the risk of fire and electric shock. After making sure there is no more smoke coming from the camera, take it to your nearest CASIO authorized service center for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance.

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• Never use the AC adaptor to power any other device besides this camera. Never use any other AC adaptor besides the one that comes with this camera.

• Never cover the AC adaptor with a quilt, blanket, or other cover while it is in use, and do not use it near a heater.

• At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug. Dust build up around the prongs can create the risk of fire.

• If the camera’s case should ever become cracked due to dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment, immediately turn it off. Next, remove the camera’s battery and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.

• Never use the camera inside of an aircraft or in any other area where its use is prohibited. Doing so creates the risk of accident.

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

• Never open the battery cover, disconnect the AC adaptor from the camera, or unplug the AC adaptor from the wall socket while an image is being recorded. Doing so will not only make storage of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt other image data already stored in file memory.

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■ Test for proper operation before using the camera!

Before using the camera to record important images, make sure you first record a number of test images and check the results to ensure that the camera is configured correctly and operating properly.

■ Data Error Precautions

• Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in file memory.

— Removing the battery or memory card, 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 green 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 271). Follow the instructions provided by the message to eliminate the cause of the error.

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■ 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

■ Condensation

• When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or on interior components. Condensation can cause malfunction of the camera, so you should avoid exposing it to conditions that might cause condensation.

• To keep condensation from forming, place the camera into a plastic bag before moving it into a location that is much warmer or colder than your current location. Leave it in the plastic bag until the air inside the bag has a chance to reach the same temperature as the new location. If condensation does form, remove the battery from the camera and leave the battery cover open for a few hours.

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■ Power Supply

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

• This camera does not have a separate battery for the clock. The date and time will reset whenever the camera is not supplied power by the battery and/or the USB cradle for about 24 hours. Be sure to reconfigure these settings after power is interrupted (page 194).

■ Lens

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

• You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain types of images, such as a slight bend in lines that should be straight. This is due to the characteristics of lens, and does not indicate malfunction of the camera.

■ Caring for your camera

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

• Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the flash can interfere with proper operation of the camera. Avoid touching the flash. If the flash becomes dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth.

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

■ Other

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

QUICK START GUIDE

First, charge the battery!

Load the battery into the camera (page 35).

Stopper

Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery (page 37).

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

• It takes about 180 minutes to achieve a full charge.

21 Inlet Type

○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○

1 Plug-in Type

[CHARGE] lamp Charging: Lights red Charging Complete: Lights green

QUICK START GUIDE

To configure display language and clock settings

• Be sure to configure the following settings before using the camera to record images. See page 51 for details.

• If you make a mistake when setting the language or clock with the following procedure, you will need to use the camera’s menu to individually change the language (page 198) or clock (page 194) settings.

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

[왖]

[왗][왘]

[왔]

[SET]

Press the power button to turn on the camera.

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

Press [SET] to register the language setting.

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

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

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

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

Set the date and the time.

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

QUICK START GUIDE

To record an image

Snapshot mode icon

Focus frame

See page 54 for details.

Green operation lamp

Before using a commercially available memory card, be sure to first format it using the camera’s formatting procedure. For details about formatting a memory card, see page 206.

Press [ ] (REC).

• This enters the REC (recording) mode.

Align the mode dial with “ ” (Snapshot mode).

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

• When the camera finishes its Auto Focus operation, the focus frame will turn green and the green operation lamp lights.

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

QUICK START GUIDE

To view a recorded image

See page 150 for details.

Press [ ] (PLAY).

• This enters the PLAY (playback) mode.

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

To delete an image

See page 183 for details.

2, 3, 4, 5

Press [ ] (PLAY).

Press [왔] ( ).

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

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Delete”.

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

Press [SET] to delete the image.

GETTING READY

This section contains information about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera.

About This Manual

This section contains information about the conventions used in this manual.

■ Terminology

The following table defines the terminology used in this manual.

This term as used in this manual:

“camera”

“file memory”

“battery”

“charger”

Means this:

The CASIO EX-Z850 Digital Camera

The location where the camera is currently storing images you record (page 56)

The NP-40 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery

The optionally available CASIO BC-30L charger

This term as used in this manual:

“a REC mode”

“digital noise”

Means this:

The currently selected recording mode (Snapshot, BEST SHOT, Movie, MOVIE BEST SHOT, Voice Recording)

Tiny flecks or “snow” in a recorded image or on the monitor screen, which makes the image look grainy.

■ Button Operations

Button operations are indicated by the button name inside of brackets ([ ]).

■ On-screen Text

On-screen text is always enclosed by double quotation marks (“ ”).

■ Supplementary Information

• IMPORTANT! indicates very important information you need to know in order to use the camera correctly.

• NOTE indicates information that is useful when operating the camera.

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■ 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 235.

General Guide

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

Camera

■ Front

1 Zoom controller 2 Shutter button 3 Power button

6 Finder 7 Lens

8 Microphone 4 Flash 5 AF assist light/REC light/

self-timer lamp

3 652

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■ Back

A B C

9 Finder 0 Operation lamp A [ ] (PLAY mode)

button

B [ ] (REC mode)

button

C Mode dial D Strap ring E [SET] button

[왖]

[왗][왘]

[왔]

F [왖][왔][왗][왘] G [DISP] button H [MENU] button I Monitor Screen

[SET]

■ Side

J K

J Speaker K [ ] (Continuous

shutter) button

L [EX] button

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ONPQR

■ Bottom

M Stopper N Memory card slot O Battery compartment P Battery cover Q Connector R Tripod screw hole

* Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.

GETTING READY

USB Cradle

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

• Battery charging (page 37)

• Viewing of images using the Photo Stand slideshow

feature (page 174).

• TV connectability for viewing of images on a television screen (page 180).

• Direct connection to a printer for printing (page 215)

• Automatic transfer of images to a computer (page 220)

IMPORTANT!

• Use only the USB cradle (CA-31) that comes with the camera. Other USB cradles are not supported.

■ Front

■ Back

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

6 [DC IN 5.3V]

(AC adaptor connector)

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

(AV output port)

GETTING READY

Monitor Screen Contents

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

• Note that the example screens in this chapter are for illustrative purposes only. They do not exactly match the screen contents actually produced on the camera.

REC Modes

■ Screen Indicators

2 467

F E

1 Flash mode indicator

81 35

0 A

(page 67)

None Auto Flash

Flash Off

Flash On

High-power Flash

Soft Flash

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 button is pressed half way.

2 Focus mode indicator

(page 79)

Auto Focus

Macro

Pan Focus

Infinity

Manual Focus

•

appears only during

movie recording.

• When you select Auto Focus with Key Customize (page

137),

appears only briefly, and then disappears from the display.

3 White balance indicator

(page 89)

Auto

AWB

Daylight

Cloudy

Shade

Day White

Daylight

Tungsten

Manual

• When you select Auto with Key Customize (page 137),

appears only briefly,

AWB

and then disappears from the display.

4 Continuous Shutter

mode (page 97)

Single shot

Normal-speed Continuous Shutter

High-speed Continuous Shutter

Flash Continuous Shutter

Zoom Continuous

Shutter Multi Continuous

Shutter

5 Self-timer (page 73)

None 1-Image

Self-timer 10 sec

Self-timer 2 sec

Triple self-timer

GETTING READY

6 REC modes (page 54)

Snapshot

BEST SHOT

Aperture Priority AE

Shutter Speed Priority AE

Manual Exposure

Movie

MOVIE BEST SHOT

Short Movie

Past Movie

Audio Snapshot

Voice Recording

• and appear when you select the “Short Movie” or “Past Movie” MOVIE BEST SHOT scene (page 123).

7 Metering mode indicator

(page 143)

None Multi

Center Weighted

Spot

8 • Snapshots: Image size

(page 76)

• Movies: Recording time

(page 121)

9 • Snapshots: Memory capacity

(pages 58, 273)

• Movies:

Remaining recording time (page 120)

0 • Snapshots: Image quality

(page 77)

F : Fine N : Normal E : Economy

• Movies: Image quality (page 119)

HQ : High Quality NORMAL : Normal LP : Long Play

A REC Light indicator

(page 130)

Auto

None Off

B Date and time

(page 194)

C Battery capacity

(page 40)

D Histogram (page 134)

E Anti Shake indicator

(page 108)

F Focus frame

(page 57)

• Focusing complete: Green

• Focusing failed: Red

NOTE

• Changing the setting of any one of the following functions will cause Icon Help (page 139) text to appear on the monitor screen. You can turn off Icon Help if you want. — Focus mode, White balance, Self-timer, Metering,

REC modes

— EX menu screen (page 149) image size, white

balance, AF area

GETTING READY

■ Exposure Panel

The exposure panel is an area in the lower right corner of the REC modes monitor screen that shows various adjustable parameters. You can also use the exposure panel to adjust exposure settings.

H I J

G Digital zoom indicator (page 65)

H ISO sensitivity (page 142)

I Aperture value (pages 31, 58, 93, 96)

J Shutter speed value (pages 31, 58, 95, 96)

K Zoom indicator (page 65)

• Left side indicates optical zoom.

• Right side indicates digital zoom.

NOTE

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

Exposure Panel

• The following explains the items that appear on the exposure panel. Note that the current REC mode determines which items appear.

GETTING READY

1 Aperture value (pages 93, 96)

Use this item to adjust the aperture.

• The aperture value is displayed in the exposure panel when the mode dial is set to “A” (aperture priority AE) or “M” (manual exposure).

2 Shutter speed (pages 95, 96)

Use this item to adjust the shutter speed.

• The shutter speed is displayed in the exposure panel when the mode dial is set to “S” (shutter speed priority AE) or “M” (manual exposure).

Aperture value

Shutter speed

3 EV shift (exposure compensation value)

(page 88) Use this item to adjust the exposure compensation (EV shift) value.

• The EV shift value appears in the exposure panel when the mode dial is set to “A” (aperture priority AE) or “S” (shutter speed priority AE). The EV shift value also appears when the mode dial is set to any setting other than “M” (manual exposure) when “EV Shift” is assigned as the “L/R Key” function (page 137).

4 Manual Focus (MF) setting (page 85)

Use this item for adjust focus manually.

• The manual focus setting item is displayed in the exposure panel when manual focus is selected (indicated by “ ” on the monitor screen) using [왖] ( ).

EV shift

MF setting

GETTING READY

PLAY Mode

D C

1 PLAY mode file type

Snapshot

Movie

MOVIE BEST SHOT

Short Movie

Past Movie

Audio Snapshot

Voice Recording

2 Image protection

indicator (page 186)

12 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0AB

3 Folder name/File name

(page 185)

Example : When a file named CIMG0023.JPG is stored in a folder named 100CASIO

100-0023

Folder name File name

4 • Snapshots: Image quality

(page 77) F : Fine N : Normal E : Economy

• Movies: Recording time (page 121)

5 • Snapshots: Image Size

(page 76)

• Movies: Image quality

(page 119) HQ : High Quality NORMAL : Normal LP : Long Play

6 ISO sensitivity (page 142)

7 Aperture value

(pages 58, 93, 96)

8 Shutter speed value

(pages 58, 95, 96)

9 Date and time (page 194)

0 Metering mode indicator

(page 143)

Multi

Center Weighted

Spot

A White balance indicator

(pages 89, 159)

Auto

AWB

Daylight

Cloudy

Shade

Day White

Daylight

Tungsten

Manual

B Flash mode indicator

(page 67)

Flash On

Flash Off

High-power Flash

Soft Flash

Red-eye reduction

C REC modes (page 54)

Snapshot

BEST SHOT

D Battery capacity

(page 40)

E Histogram (page 134)

F EV value (page 88)

GETTING READY

IMPORTANT!

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

Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen

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

■ REC Modes

Indicators on Histogram on

Monitor screen off

Indicators off

GETTING READY

■ PLAY Mode

Indicators on Histogram/Details on

Indicators off

IMPORTANT!

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

• The monitors screen cannot be turned off while the camera is in a REC mode using a BEST SHOT scene or with movie recording paused.

• Pressing [DISP] in the Voice Recording REC mode toggles the monitor screen on (“indicators on”) and off. While a Voice Recording file is displayed in the PLAY mode, pressing [DISP] toggles between

“indicators on” and “indicators off”.

• When playing back the content of a Voice Recording

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

GETTING READY

Attaching the Strap

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

Strap ring

IMPORTANT!

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

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

• Never swing the camera around by the strap.

Power Requirements

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

Loading the Rechargeable Battery

Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow, and then swing it open.

GETTING READY

Orienting the battery with its 왖 mark pointing towards the battery compartment, push the stopper out of the way with the side of the battery as you load it into the camera.

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

NP-40

• Push the bottom of the battery, and make sure that the stopper securely locks the battery in place.

Stopper

IMPORTANT!

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

The battery is not fully charged when you use the camera for the first time after purchasing it. You need to charge the battery before using the camera for the first time.

GETTING READY

To charge the battery

Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN

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

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

USB Cradle

[DC IN 5.3V]

AC Adaptor

AC power cord

NOTE

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

• Never use the AC adaptor with a voltage converter.

○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○

USB Cradle

AC Adaptor

[DC IN 5.3V]

GETTING READY

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.

• Never use the AC adaptor with a voltage converter.

Turn off the camera.

With the camera positioned with the monitor screen facing forward as shown in the illustration, place it onto the USB cradle.

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

[CHARGE] lamp

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

• It takes about 180 minutes to achieve a full charge. Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity and charging conditions.

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

GETTING READY

IMPORTANT!

• Use only the USB cradle (CA-31) that comes with the camera or the optionally available charger (BC-30L) to charge the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery. Never use any other charging device.

• Use only the bundled AC adaptor. Never use any other type of AC adaptor. Do not use optionally available AD-C30, AD-C40, AD-C620 and AD-C630 AC adaptors with this camera.

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

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

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

• The only operations that can be performed while the camera is on the USB cradle are: battery charging, Photo Stand, image output to a TV, and USB data communication.

GETTING READY

■ If the camera does not work normally

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

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.

■ 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

IMPORTANT!

• See page 277 for information about battery life.

• Due to differences in the power requirements of each

mode, the battery indicator may show a lower level in the PLAY mode than what it shows in a REC mode. This is normal, and does not indicate malfunction.

GETTING READY

■ Tips to Make the Battery Last Longer

• If you do not need the flash while recording, select (flash off) for the flash mode. See page 67 for more information.

• Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features (page

47) to protect against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the camera.

• Use the “0” monitor screen brightness setting to consume less power (page 199).

To replace the battery

Open the battery cover.

Pull the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow.

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

Release the stopper and pull the battery from the camera.

• Take care so you do not drop the battery.

Load a new battery into the camera (page 35).

Stopper

GETTING READY

Power Supply Precautions

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

■ Battery Handling Precautions

● SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before using the battery for the first time.

NOTE

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

• 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 specified for the battery.

— Never try to use the battery to power any 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.

— 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.

GETTING READY

• Should you ever notice any of the following conditions while using, charging, or storing a battery, immediately remove it from the camera or charger, and keep it away from open flame:

— Fluid leaking — Emission of a strange odor — Heat emission — Battery discoloration — Battery deformation — Any other battery abnormality

• 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 37 of this User’s Guide and the instructions that come with the optional charger 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.

● 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 to charge the battery. Never use any other type of charger for charging.

• 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.

GETTING READY

● BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS

• Make sure you remove the battery from the camera when you do not plan to use it 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 37 of this manual or the instructions that come with the optional charger for information about charging procedures and charging times.

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

■ 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 risk of fire or electric shock. Use only the AC adaptor bundled with 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 risk of fire and electric shock.

• Should the cord of the AC adaptor become damaged (exposed internal wiring), contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. A damaged AC adaptor cord creates the risk of fire or electric shock.

GETTING READY

• 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.

Turning the Camera On and Off

■ To turn on the camera

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

To enter this mode at startup:

REC

PLAY

Power button

Press this button to turn on the camera:

Power button or [ ] (REC)

] (PLAY)

[

Green operation lamp

[ ] (PLAY)

[ ] (REC)

GETTING READY

NOTE

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

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

IMPORTANT!

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

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

■ To turn off the camera

Press the power button to turn off the camera.

NOTE

• You can setup the camera so it does not turn on when you press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY), or to turn off when you press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY). For details, see “Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Power On/Off Functions” on page 201.

GETTING READY

Configuring Power Saving Settings

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

Sleep : Automatically turns off the monitor

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

Turn on the camera.

Press [MENU].

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

Use [왖] and [왔] to select the feature whose setting you want to configure, and then press [왘].

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

any operation for a specified amount of time.

● See “Using the On-screen Menus” (page 48) for information about how to use menus.

To configure this feature: Select this setting:

Sleep Sleep

Auto Power Off Auto Power Off

Use [왖] and [왔] 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.

GETTING READY

• 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

— While a movie is being recorded

— While playing back a movie

NOTE

• You also can conserve battery power by selecting “0” for the monitor screen brightness setting (page 199).

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 a REC mode or the PLAY mode. The following shows an example menu procedure in a REC mode.

Press the power

Power button

button or [ ] (REC).

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

[ ][ ]

GETTING READY

Press [MENU].

[MENU]

[왖]

[왗] [왔]

[SET ]

[왘]

Selection cursor (indicates the currently selected item)

Tab

Settings

● Menu Screen Operations

When you want to do this:

Move between tabs

Move from the tab to the settings

Move from the settings to the tab

Move between the settings

Display the options available for a setting

Select an option

Apply the setting and exit the menu screen

Apply the setting and return to tab selection

Exit the menu screen

Do this:

Press [왗] and [왘].

Press [왔].

Press [왖].

Press [왖] and [왔].

Press [왘] or press [SET].

Press [왖] and [왔].

Press [SET].

Press [왗].

Press [MENU].

GETTING READY

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

Use [왖] and [왔] to select the feature whose setting you want to configure, and then press [왘].

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

Use [왖] and [왔] to change the currently

Example: To select the

“Self-timer” 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 259 for more information about menus.

Perform this key operation:

Press [SET].

Press [왗].

1. Press [왗].

2. Use [왖] 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!

• 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.

• A built-in backup battery retains the date and time settings of the camera for about 24 hours if the camera is not supplied with power. Date and time settings will be cleared when the backup battery goes dead. The following are the conditions when power is not being supplied to the camera. — When the rechargeable battery is dead or

removed from the camera

— When power is not being supplied to the camera

from the USB cradle while the rechargeable battery is dead or removed from the camera

• The date and time setting screen will appear on the monitor screen the next time you turn on the camera after the date and time settings have been cleared. If this happens, reconfigure the date and time settings.

GETTING READY

To configure display language and clock settings

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

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

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

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

When you want to do this:

Keep time using summer time (Daylight Saving Time)

Keep time using standard time

Select this setting:

Off

GETTING READY

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

Set the current date and the time.

Example: December 24, 2006

To display the date like this:

06/12/24

24/12/06

12/24/06

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 24hour timekeeping

Press [SET] to register the settings and exit

Do this:

Press [왖] and [왔].

Press [왗] and [왘].

Press [DISP].

the setting screen.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image.

Recording an Image

Specifying the Recording Mode

Your CASIO digital camera has eight recording modes, each of which is described below. Before recording an image, use the mode dial to select the recording mode that suits the type of image you are trying to record.

Snapshot

BEST SHOT

Aperture Priority AE

Shutter Speed Priority AE

Manual Exposure

Voice Recording

Mode dial

MOVIE BEST SHOT

Movie

• (Snapshot) Use this mode to record still images. This is the mode you should normally use for image recording.

• (BEST SHOT) Simply select one of a collection of built-in sample scenes and the camera sets up for the scene you selected for beautiful snapshots every time (page 103).

• A (Aperture Priority AE) In this mode, you select the aperture, and other settings are adjusted accordingly (page 92).

• S (Shutter Speed Priority AE) In this mode, you select the shutter speed, and other settings are adjusted accordingly (page 94).

• M (Manual Exposure) This mode gives you total control over aperture and shutter speed settings (page 96).

• (Voice Recording) Use this mode to record audio only (page 133).

• (MOVIE BEST SHOT) Simply select one of a collection of built-in sample movie scenes and the camera sets up for the scene you selected for beautiful movies every time (page 123).

• (Movie) Use this mode to record movies (page 120).

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

NOTE

• The icon of the. currently selected recording mode (like

for the Snapshot mode) is displayed on the monitor screen.

Snapshot mode icon

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

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

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

IMPORTANT!

• Make sure your fingers and the strap do not block the flash, microphone, AF assist light/REC light/selftimer lamp or lens.

Flash

Microphone

NOTE

• Moving the camera as you press the shutter button or while the Auto Focus operation is being performed (when you press the shutter button half way) can cause blurring of the image. Press the shutter button carefully, taking care to avoid camera movement. This is especially important when available lighting is low, which slows down the shutter speed.

AF assist light/REC light/ self-timer lamp

Lens

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 203).

After purchasing a memory card, be sure to load it into the camera and format it before trying to use it (page

206).

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

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

Power button

• This causes an image or a message to appear on the monitor screen, and then enters the currently selected recording mode.

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

[ ]

Align the mode dial

Snapshot mode icon

with “ ” (Snapshot mode) (page 54).

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

Focus frame

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

• The focusing range of the camera depends on focus mode you are using (page 79).

• You can compose images using either the monitor screen or the optical viewfinder (page 62).

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

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Press the shutter button half way to focus the image.

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

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

Shutter button

Green operation lamp

● Green Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation

When you see this:

Green focus frame Green operation lamp

Red focus frame Flashing green operation lamp

It means this:

The image is in focus.

The image is not in focus.

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

Continuous Shutter mode

White balance

Focus mode

Flash mode

Self-timer

Recording Mode

Metering mode indicator

ISO sensitivity

Aperture value Shutter speed value

Memory capacity

Image quality REC light indicator

Image size

Date and time

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*1 The size of the opening (aperture) that allows light

passing through the lens to reach the CCD. A larger aperture value indicates a smaller opening for light to pass through. The camera adjusts this setting automatically.

*2 The amount of time the shutter remains open, allowing

light passing through the lens to reach the CCD. A larger shutter speed value indicates that the shutter remains open longer, which means more light reaches the CCD. The camera adjusts this setting automatically.

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

• The number of images you can record depends on the image size and the image quality setting you are using (pages 76, 77, 273).

Shutter button

IMPORTANT!

• When the “REC” tab’s “Quick Shutter” setting is turned on (page 81), the camera immediately records the image without waiting for Auto Focus to be performed when you press the shutter release all the way down without pausing. This helps to ensure that you are able to capture exactly the moment you want.

■ About AF Assist Light

The AF assist light/REC light/ self-timer lamp operates automatically to assist the Auto Focus operation whenever you are shooting where lighting is dim.

AF assist light/REC light/self-timer lamp

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

You can turn the AF assist light on or off. It is recommended that you turn off the AF assist light when recording images of nearby people, etc.

In a REC mode, press [MENU].

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

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “AF Assist Light”, and then press [왘].

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

To do this:

Turn on the AF assist light

Turn off the AF assist light

IMPORTANT!

• Do not look directly at the AF assist light/REC light/ self-timer lamp or point it directly at the subject’s eyes.

Select this setting:

Off

■ Recording Precautions

• Never open the battery 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 142), the camera automatically adjusts its sensitivity in accordance with the brightness of the subject. This can cause some digital noise (graininess) to appear in images of relatively dark subjects.

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• When recording a dimly lit subject while “Auto” is selected for the ISO sensitivity setting (page 142), the camera increases sensitivity and uses a faster shutter speed. Because of this, you need to guard against camera movement if you have flash turned off (page 67).

• Bright light shining on the lens can cause images to appear “washed out”. This tends to happen when recording images outdoors in bright sunlight. To protect against this, use your free hand to shade the lens from the light.

■ About Auto Focus

• Proper focus may be difficult or even impossible when shooting the following types of subjects.

— Solid color walls or subjects with little contrast — Strongly backlit subjects — Very shiny objects — Venetian blinds or other horizontally repeating patterns — Multiple subjects that are varying distances from the

camera

— Subjects in poorly lit areas — Moving subjects — Subjects outside the shooting range of the camera

• Proper focus may also be difficult or impossible if the

camera is moving.

• Note that a green operation lamp and focus frame do not necessarily guarantee that the resulting image will be in focus.

• If Auto Focus does not produce the results you want for some reason, try using focus lock (page 87) or manual focus (page 85).

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■ About the REC Mode Monitor Screen

• The image shown on the monitor screen in a 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 modes monitor screen image.

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

• Very bright light inside of an image can cause a vertical band to appear in the monitor screen image. This is a CCD phenomenon known as “vertical smear”, and does not indicate malfunction of the camera. Note that vertical smear is not recorded with the image in the case of a snapshot, but it is recorded in the case of a movie (page

118).

Using the Optical Viewfinder

You can conserve battery power by turning off the camera’s monitor screen (page 33) and using the optical viewfinder to compose images. The optical viewfinder also comes in handy when shooting in areas where the monitor screen is difficult to view because available lighting is dim, etc.

IMPORTANT!

• The visible area framed by the viewfinder shows the image that would be recorded at a distance of about one meter (3.3˝). When recording a subject that is closer to you than one meter, the recorded image will be lower than what you can see inside the viewfinder area.

Optical viewfinder

Area recorded at distances less than one meter (3.3˝)

Area visible in the viewfinder

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

Using Zoom

Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom. Normally, the camera automatically switches over to digital zoom after you reach the maximum limit for optical zoom. You can, however, configure the camera to disable digital zoom, if you want.

Optical Zoom

The optical zoom range is 1X to 3X.

In a REC mode, move the

Zoom controller

zoom controller left or right to zoom.

• Moving the zoom controller as far as it goes in either direction will zoom at high speed.

Move the zoom

To do this:

Zoom out for a wider view (main subject becomes smaller)

Zoom in for a closer view (main subject becomes larger)

controller in this direction:

(Wide Angle)

(Telephoto)

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Zoom out Zoom in

Compose the image, and then press the shutter button.

NOTE

• 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).

• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while recording with the Auto Focus mode, Macro mode or manual focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen to tell you the focusing range (pages 80, 83, 85).

• Optical zoom is disabled during movie recording. Digital zoom only is available. Make sure you select the optical zoom setting you want to use before you press the shutter button to start movie recording (page 120).

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Digital Zoom

Digital zoom digitally enlarges the part of the image at the center of the image screen. The range of digital zoom is 3X to 24X (in combination with optical zoom).

IMPORTANT!

• When you perform a digital zoom operation, the camera manipulates the image data to enlarge the center of the image. Unlike optical zoom, an image enlarged with digital zoom appears coarser than the original.

• Digital zoom is not supported while date stamping (“Date” or “Date&Time”) is turned on (page 147).

■ To record an image using digital zoom

In a REC mode, hold the zoom controller towards (telephoto) side.

• This causes the zoom indicator to appear on the display.

When the zoom pointer reaches the optical/ digital zoom switch over point, it will stop.

Optical Zoom range

1X 3X 24X

Optical/digital zoom switch over point

• The above shows what the zoom indicator looks like when digital zoom is turned on (page 66). The digital zoom range is not displayed when digital zoom is turned off.

Zoom range

Zoom pointer

Digital zoom indicator

Zoom indicator

Digital

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Release the zoom controller momentarily, and then slide it towards (telephoto) side again to move the zoom pointer into the digital zoom range.

• The zoom pointer will also stop when you move the pointer back to the switch over point to re-enter the optical zoom range. Release the zoom controller and then slide it towards (wide angle) side again to move into the optical zoom range.

Compose the image, and then press the shutter button.

■ To turn digital zoom on and off

In a REC mode, press [MENU].

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

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

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

To do this:

Turn on digital zoom

Turn off digital zoom

• Only the optical zoom range is displayed in the zoom indicator when digital zoom is turned off.

Select this setting:

Off

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Using the Flash

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

• The approximate effective range of the flash is shown below.

Wide Angle Optical Zoom:

Approximately 0.1 to 4.3 meters (0.33´ to 14.1´) (ISO Sensitivity: Auto)

Telephoto Optical Zoom:

Approximately 0.5 to 2.4 meters (1.6´ to 7.9´) (ISO Sensitivity: Auto)

* Depends on zoom factor.

In a REC mode, press [왔] ( ).

[

왔

] ( )

Use [왖] and [왔] to select the flash mode, and then press [SET] .

• This causes the flash mode indicator to appear on the display.

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)

Always use high-intensity flash, regardless of exposure (High-power Flash)

• You can increase sensitivity, which will brighten subjects that are further away, as required.

Always use soft flash, regardless of exposure conditions (Soft Flash)

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

Select this setting:

Press the shutter button to record the image.

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.

• Using the flash while “Auto” is selected for the ISO Sensitivity setting increases sensitivity, which can cause large amounts of digital noise to appear in the image. You can reduce digital noise by using a lower ISO Sensitivity setting. Note, however, that this also has the effect of shortening the flash range (the range that is covered by the light from the flash)

(page 142).

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■ Flash On

Select (Flash On) as the flash mode when backlighting causes your subject to appear dark, even though there is enough light to keep the flash from firing automatically. This will cause the flash to fire and illuminate your subject whenever you press the shutter button (daylight synchro flash).

■ High-power Flash

Select (High-power Flash) as the flash mode when the subject is relatively far away from the camera.

IMPORTANT!

• Using High-power Flash can cause an increase in digital noise in images.

• High-power Flash disabled when any setting other than “Auto” is selected for the ISO sensitivity setting. Make sure that the ISO setting is “Auto” (page 142) when you want to use High-power Flash.

■ Soft Flash

Select (Soft Flash) as the flash mode to suppress flash intensity and shoot with a soft feel.

■ 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. Red-eye reduction causes the camera’s AF assist light/REC light/self-timer lamp to light, which causes the irises in the eyes of any people in the image to close. This reduces the chance of red-eye in the image.

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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 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.

Flash Unit Status

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

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

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Changing the Flash Intensity Setting

Perform the following steps to change the flash intensity setting.

In a REC mode, press [MENU].

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

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

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

To make flash intensity:

Stronger

Normal

Weaker

IMPORTANT!

• Flash intensity may not change if the subject is too far or too close to the camera.

Select this setting:

–1

–2

Using Flash Assist

Recording a subject that is outside the flash range can cause the subject to appear dark in the resulting image, because not enough of the flash reaches the subject. When this happens, you can use flash assist to correct the brightness of the recorded subject, so it appears as if the flash illumination was sufficient.

Flash assist used Flash assist not used

In a REC mode, press [MENU].

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

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

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

To do this:

Turn on flash assist

Turn off flash assist

IMPORTANT!

• Flash assist may not produce the desired result for some types of subjects.

• Flash assist may have little effect on your image if you changed any of the following settings when you recorded it.

— Flash intensity (page 71) — Exposure compensation (EV shift) (page 88) — ISO sensitivity (page 142) — Contrast (page 146)

• Using flash assist can cause an increase of digital noise in recorded images.

Select this setting:

Auto

Off

■ Flash Precautions

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

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

• The flash does not fire in the modes listed below. The (Flash Off) icon on the monitor screen indicates that flash is turned off. Movie mode, MOVIE BEST SHOT mode

• The flash unit may not be able to charge when camera battery power is low. If this happens, the flash will not fire properly and you will not be able to obtain the desired exposure. Be sure to charge the camera’s battery as soon as possible when power goes low.

Flash

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

• When the flash is turned off ( ), mount the camera on a tripod to record images in an area where available lighting is dim. Recording images under dim lighting without the flash can cause digital noise, which makes images appear coarse.

• When red-eye reduction ( ) 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.

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 button. A Triple Self-timer feature lets you perform three consecutive self-timer operations to record three images.

In a REC mode, press [MENU].

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

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

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

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

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To do this:

Specify a 10-second self-timer

Specify a 2-second self-timer

Specify Triple Self-timer

Disable the self-timer

• This causes an indicator identifying the selected self-timer type to appear on the monitor screen.

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

Select this setting:

10 sec

2 sec

Off

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.

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Press the shutter button to record the

AF assist light/ REC light/self-timer lamp

image.

• When you press the shutter button, the AF assist light/REC light/ self-timer lamp flashes and the shutter releases after the self-timer reaches the end of its countdown (about 10 seconds or two seconds).

• You can interrupt an ongoing self-timer countdown by pressing the shutter button while the AF assist light/REC light/self-timer 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.

• The following functions are not available for use in combination with the self-timer. Normal-speed continuous shutter mode, Short Movie, Past Movie, Voice Recording

• The following functions are not available for use in combination with the Triple Self-timer. BEST SHOT recording (“Business Cards and Documents”, “Whiteboard, etc.”, “Old Photo”, “ID Photo”), High-speed continuous shutter mode, Flash continuous shutter mode, Movie mode, MOVIE BEST SHOT mode

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Specifying Image Size

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

• Note that this setting is valid for snapshots only. For information about movie image size, see page 119.

In a REC mode, press [MENU].

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

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

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

• When selecting the image size, the image size value (pixels) will alternate on the display with a corresponding print size. The print size indicates the optimum paper size when you print an image that is the image size you select.

Image Size

3264 × 2448

8M*

3264 × 2176

(3:2)

2816 × 2112

2304 × 1728

1600 × 1200

640 × 480

VGA

* “M” stands for “Mega.”

Print Size

A3 Print

A3 Print (3:2 horizontal-tovertical ratio)

A3 Print

A4 Print

3.5˝ × 5˝ Print

E-mail (optimum size when attaching image to e-mail)

Larger

Smaller

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

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

• In order to obtain the level of resolution for which your camera is designed, recording at a maximum image size (8M) is recommended. Use a smaller image size when you want to conserve memory capacity.

• Selecting the “3264 × 2176 (3:2)” image size records images with a 3:2 (horizontal:vertical) aspect ratio, which is optimal for printing on photographic paper with an aspect ratio of 3:2.

Specifying Image Quality

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

• Note that this setting is valid for snapshots only. For information about movie image quality, see page 119.

In a REC mode, press [MENU].

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

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

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

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To get this:

High image quality, large file size

Normal image quality and normal file size

Low image quality, small file size

Select this setting:

Fine

Normal

Economy

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 29, 273).

Higher Quality

Lower Quality

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Focus Mode

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

In a REC mode, press [왖] ( ).

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

Focus mode indicator

[왖] ( )

To set up the camera to do this:

Focus automatically (Auto Focus)

Perform close-up focus (Macro)

Fix the focal distance (Pan Focus)*

Perform infinity focus (Infinity)

Focus manually (Manual Focus)

* Pan Focus can be selected in a movie mode (Movie,

MOVIE BEST SHOT) only.

Select this setting:

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using Auto Focus

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

Range: 40cm to ∞ (1.3´ to ∞)

• Using optical zoom causes the above ranges to change.

Press [왖] ( ) to cycle through the focus mode settings until “ ” is shown as the focus mode indicator.

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

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

Green operation lamp

Focus frame

When you see this:

Green focus frame Green operation lamp

Red focus frame Flashing green operation lamp

Press the shutter button the rest of the way to

It means this:

The image is focused.

The image is not focused.

record the image.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

NOTE

• When proper focusing is not possible because the subject is closer than the Auto Focus range, the camera automatically switches to the Macro mode range (page 83).

• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 63) while recording with Auto Focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range. Example: AF 앪앪 cm - ∞ * 앪앪 will be replaced by the actual focusing range

value.

■ Quick Shutter

When Quick Shutter is turned on, the camera immediately records the image without waiting for Auto Focus to be performed when you press the shutter release all the way down. This helps to avoid missing a special moment while you wait for the camera to Auto Focus.

In a REC mode, press [MENU].

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

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

To do this:

Turn on Quick Shutter

Turn off Quick Shutter

Select this setting:

Off

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

■ 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 a REC mode, press [MENU].

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

Use [왖] and [왔] to 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 87).

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

• With this setting, a wide focus frame, which contains nine focus points, appears on the monitor screen first. When you press the shutter button half way, all of the focus frames that are in focus among the nine focus points become green.

• This setting works well for group photos.

Free movement of the focus point location you want.

• Selecting this setting initially displays the focus point in the center of the monitor screen. Then you can use the [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] keys to move it to the location you want. Finally, press [SET] to select the current focus point location.

Select this:

Spot

Multi

Free

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

• Spot • Multi

Focus frameFocus frame

• Free

[SET]

Focus point

Focus frame

Using the Macro Mode

Use the Macro mode when you need to focus on close up subjects. The following shows the approximate focus range in the Macro mode.

Range: 10cm to 50cm (3.9˝ to 19.7˝)

• Using optical zoom causes the above range to change.

Press [왖] ( ) to cycle through the focus mode settings until “ ” is shown as the focus mode indicator.

Press the shutter button to record the image.

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

NOTE

• When the Macro mode cannot focus properly because the subject is too far away, the camera automatically switches to the Auto Focus range (page 80).

• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 63) while recording with the Macro mode, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range. Example: 앪앪m - 앪앪m * 앪앪 will be replaced by the actual focusing range

value.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

IMPORTANT!

• Use of the flash along with the Macro mode can cause the light of the flash to become blocked, which can produce unwanted shadows in your image.

Using Pan Focus

Pan Focus can be used in a movie mode (Movie, MOVIE BEST SHOT) to focus on a particular subject and record without using Auto Focus. Pan Focus comes in handy when recording under conditions where Auto Focus is difficult for some reason, or in cases where Auto Focus operation noise is too noticeable in the movie audio.

In a REC mode, enter a movie mode (pages 120, 123).

• You can perform this procedure in the Movie or MOVIE BEST SHOT mode.

Press [왖] ( ) to scroll through settings until “ ” is displayed.

Press the shutter button to record the movie with Pan Focus.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

IMPORTANT!

• Pan Focus can be used in a movie mode (Movie, MOVIE BEST SHOT) only. It is disabled in all other modes.

• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 63) prior to movie recording, a value range will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range. Example: PF 앪앪cm - ∞ * 앪앪 will be replaced by the actual focusing range

value.

Using the Infinity Mode

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

Press [왖] ( ) to cycle through the focus mode settings until “ ” is shown as the focus mode indicator.

Press the shutter button to record the image.

Using Manual Focus

With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of an image manually. The following shows focus range in the Manual Focus mode.

Optical Zoom Factor

• Using optical zoom causes the above range to change.

Press [왖] ( ) to

Approximate Focus Range

10cm (3.9˝) to infinity (∞)

50cm (19.7˝) to infinity (∞)

cycle through the focus mode settings until “ ” is shown as the focus mode indicator.

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

Boundary

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

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

Manual focus position

To do this:

Focus in on the subject

Focus out on the subject

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

Press the shutter button to record the image.

IMPORTANT!

• In the Manual Focus mode, the [왗] and [왘] keys adjust focus, even if you used key customization to assign other functions to them (page 137).

Do this:

Press [왗].

Press [왘].

NOTE

• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 63) while recording with manual focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range. Example: MF 앪앪m - ∞ * 앪앪 will be replaced by the actual focusing range

value.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

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 ( ).

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

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

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

Main subject

Focus frame

Main subject

When the image is composed the way you want, press the shutter 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.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

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 a REC mode, press [MENU].

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

Exposure compensation value

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

• Pressing [SET] registers the displayed value.

[왖] : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best

used for light-colored subjects and backlight subjects.

[왔] : Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best

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

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

0.0.

Press the shutter button to record the image.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

IMPORTANT!

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

NOTE

• Performing an EV shift operation while using multipattern metering (page 143) will cause 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 137) to configure the camera to perform exposure compensation whenever you press [왗] or [왘] while in a REC mode. This comes in handy when adjusting exposure compensation while viewing the on-screen histogram (page 134).

Adjusting White Balance

The wavelengths of the light produced by various light sources (daylight, 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 a REC mode, press [MENU].

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

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

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

When shooting under these conditions:

Normal conditions

Outdoor daylight on a clear day

Outdoor daylight on an overcast or rainy day, in the shade of a tree, etc.

In the shade of a building or any other area where the color temperature is high

Under white or daylight white fluorescent light (suppresses color fogging)

Under daylight fluorescent light (suppresses color fogging)

Under incandescent lighting

Difficult lighting that requires manual control (See “Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually” (page 91).)

Select this setting:

Auto

Manual

NOTE

• When “Auto” is selected for the white balance setting, the camera automatically determines the white point of the subject. Certain subject colors and light source conditions can cause problems when the camera tries to determine the white point, which makes proper white balance adjustment impossible. When this happens, use daylight, cloudy, or one of the other fixed white balance settings to specify the type of lighting available.

• You can use the key customization feature (page

137) to configure the camera so the white balance setting changes whenever you press [왗] or [왘] while in a REC mode.

• If you have key customization configured to control white balance and you have Icon Help turned on (page 139), select “

Auto WB” to change the

AWB

white balance mode to auto.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually

Certain complex light sources or other environmental conditions can make it impossible to obtain good results when “Auto” or one of the fixed light source settings is selected for white balance. Manual white balance lets you configure the camera for a particular light source and other conditions. Note that you must perform manual white balance under the same conditions you will be shooting under. Have a sheet of white paper on hand before starting the following procedure.

In a REC mode, press [MENU].

Select a “Quality” tab, select “White Balance”, and then press [왘].

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Manual”.

• This causes the object you last used to adjust manual white balance to appear on the monitor screen. If you want to use the same settings you configured during a previous manual white balance setting operation, skip step 4 and perform step 5.

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

White paper

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

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

Press [SET].

• This registers the white balance settings and returns to the currently selected recording mode.

NOTE

• After you adjust white balance manually, the setting remains in effect until you change it or until you turn off the camera.

Specifying the Exposure Mode

You can use the mode dial to select the exposure mode, which controls the aperture and shutter speed settings used during image recording.

A mode : Aperture Priority AE S mode : Shutter Speed Priority AE M mode : Manual Exposure

Using Aperture Priority AE

When A mode (aperture priority AE) is selected as the exposure mode, the camera adjusts the shutter speed automatically in accordance with a fixed aperture value specified by you. A wider aperture (a lower aperture value) provides a shallow depth of field, while a small aperture (a higher aperture value) provides a greater depth of field. The shutter speed range in this mode is 1/1600 to 1 second.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Wide Aperture Small Aperture

In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “A” (Aperture Priority).

Press [SET] to select the aperture value in the exposure panel, and then use [왗] and [왘] to change the setting.

Aperture value

Depth of Field

* The above values are full wide angle optical zoom.

Aperture values are different at other optical zoom settings.

• You could also press [SET] to select “EV Shift” here, and then use [왗] and [왘] to specify an exposure compensation value (pages 31, 88).

•

EV shiftAperture value

If you are using manual focus also adjustment), and then use [왗] and [왘] to focus manually.

press [SET]

to select “FOCUS” (manual focus

Wide Small

F2.8 ‚ F4.0

Shallow

(pages 31, 85)

Deep

, you can

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Press the shutter button half way.

• This causes the camera to configure shutter speed automatically in accordance with the aperture value you selected. Then it focuses the image.

• The shutter speed and aperture values on the monitor screen will turn amber when you press the shutter button half way if the image is over-exposed or under-exposed.

When the image is focused, press the shutter button all the way down to record.

Using Shutter Speed Priority AE

When S mode (shutter speed priority AE) is selected as the exposure mode, the camera adjusts the aperture automatically in accordance with a fixed shutter speed specified by you. You should specify a shutter speed in accordance with how much your subject is moving.

Slow Fast

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “S” (Shutter Speed Priority).

EV shiftShutter speed

Press [SET] to select the shutter speed value in the exposure panel, and then use [왗] and [왘] to change the setting.

Press the shutter button half way.

• This causes the camera to configure the aperture value automatically in accordance with the shutter speed you selected. Then it focuses the image.

• The shutter speed and aperture values on the monitor screen will turn amber when you press the shutter button half way if the image is over-exposed or under-exposed.

When the image is focused, press the shutter button all the way down to record.

Shutter speed

Movement

• You could also press [SET] to select “EV Shift” here, and then use [왗] and [왘] to specify an exposure compensation value (pages 31, 88).

• If you are using manual focus (pages 31, 85), you can also press [SET] to select “FOCUS” (manual focus adjustment), and then use [왗] and [왘] to focus manually.

Slow Fast

60 seconds 1/1600 second

Blurred

Stopped

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Setting Exposure Settings Manually

In the M mode (manual exposure), you can adjust shutter speed and aperture manually.

In a REC mode, align the mode dial with “M” (Manual).

Aperture valueISO sensitivity

Shutter speed

Press [SET] to select the aperture value in the exposure panel, and then use [왗] and [왘] to change the setting.

Press [SET] to select the shutter speed value in the exposure panel, and then use [왗] and [왘] to change the setting.

Shutter speed

Movement

• If you are using manual focus (pages 31, 85), you can also press [SET] to select “FOCUS” (manual focus adjustment), and then use [왗] and [왘] to focus manually.

Press the shutter button half way.

•

This causes the camera to adjust focus automatically.

When the image is focused, press the shutter

Slow Fast

60 seconds 1/1600 second

Blurred

Stopped

button all the way down to record.

Aperture value*

Depth of Field

* The above values are full wide angle optical zoom.

Aperture values are different at other optical zoom settings.

Wide Small

F2.8‚ F4.0

Shallow

Deep

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Exposure Mode Recording Precautions

• You may not be able to achieve the brightness you want when recording an image that is very dark or very bright. If this happens, use the M mode (manual exposure) to adjust the aperture or shutter speed manually.

• Using slow shutter speeds can cause digital noise (graininess) to appear in the image. Because of this, the camera automatically performs a digital noise reduction process whenever the shutter speed is 1/8 second or slower. The slower the shutter speed, the greater the possibility that digital noise will be generated in an image. Also note that the digital noise reduction process can cause it to take longer to record each image.

• At shutter speeds slower than 1/8 second, the brightness of the recorded image may not be the same as the brightness of the image that appears on the monitor screen.

Using Continuous Shutter

In addition to normal recording that records a single image each time the shutter button is pressed, you can select one of the five continuous shutter modes to record multiple images.

• Normal-speed continuous shutter mode You can continually record images until memory becomes full.

• High-speed continuous shutter mode Record up to three consecutive images at high speed.

• Flash continuous shutter mode Use this mode to record up to three consecutive images, firing the flash for each one.

• Zoom continuous shutter mode In this mode, you can select an area on the monitor screen with a selection boundary. Then when you press the shutter button, the camera records the monitor screen image and the area enclosed in the selection boundary, digitally zoomed to twice its normal size.

• Multi continuous shutter mode This mode records 25 consecutive stop-action shots at high speed and combines them into a single image.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using the Normal-Speed Continuous Shutter Mode

Holding down the shutter button continuously records images, as long as there is memory available to store them.

In a REC mode, press [ ].

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “ Normal Speed Cont.”, and then press [SET].

• This causes “ ” to appear on the monitor screen.

Press the shutter button to record.

• Recording continues as long as you keep the shutter button depressed. Release the shutter button to stop recording.

IMPORTANT!

• The speed of continuous shutter recording depends on the type of memory card loaded in the camera. When recording to built-in memory, continuous shutter recording is relatively slow.

NOTE

• You can also select a continuous shutter mode by holding down [ ], selecting the mode you want with [왖] and [왔], and then releasing [ ].

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using the High-Speed Continuous Shutter Mode

Holding down the shutter button while high-speed continuous shutter is selected records up to three images at high speed.

In a REC mode, press [ ].

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “ High Speed Cont.”, and then press [SET].

• This causes “ ” to appear on the monitor screen.

Press the shutter button to record.

• Recording continues as long as you keep the shutter button depressed. Shooting stops if you release the shutter button before three images are recorded.

Using the Flash Continuous Shutter Mode

Holding down the shutter button while flash continuous shutter is selected records up to three images, firing the flash for each one.

In a REC mode, press [ ].

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

• This causes “ ” to appear on the monitor screen.

Press the shutter button to record.

• Recording continues as long as you keep the shutter button depressed. Shooting stops if you release the shutter button before three images are recorded.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using the Zoom Continuous Shutter Mode

The zoom continuous shutter mode displays a selection boundary that you can use to select an area in the monitor screen. Then when you press the shutter button, the camera records the monitor screen image and the area enclosed in the selection boundary, digitally zoomed to twice its normal size.

In a REC mode, press [ ].

Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Z Zoom Continuous”, and then press [SET].

• This displays a selection boundary in the center of the monitor screen.

Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to move the selection boundary to the area of the monitor screen you want, and then press [SET].

• This causes “Z” to appear on the monitor screen.

Press the shutter button once to record.

• This records two images: the image on the monitor screen and the image within the selection boundary, digitally zoomed to twice its normal size.

IMPORTANT!

• Note with the above procedure, you do not need to keep the shutter button depressed.

• Note that zoom continuous shutter operation is not available when the image size setting is 3264 × 2176 (3:2) or 640 × 480.

• The size of the digitally processed images is smaller than the camera’s current image size setting. Example: When the camera’s current image size

setting is 3264 × 2448 pixels, the size of the digitally processed images produced by a zoom continuous shutter operation will be 1600 × 1200 pixels.

• When Auto Focus is selected as the focus mode, the Auto Focus area is located automatically in the center of the Zoom Continuous Shutter selection boundary (Spot Auto Focus area, pages 79, 82).

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Casio EX-Z850 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

INTRODUCTION

Unpacking

Contents

Features

Precautions

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 Modes

PLAY Mode

Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen

Attaching the Strap

Power Requirements

Loading the Rechargeable Battery

To charge the battery

To replace 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

Specifying the Recording Mode

Aiming the Camera

Recording an Image

Using the Optical Viewfinder

Using Zoom

Optical Zoom

Digital Zoom

Using the Flash

Flash Unit Status

Changing the Flash Intensity Setting

Using Flash Assist

Using the Self-timer

Specifying Image Size

Specifying Image Quality

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Focus Mode

Using Auto Focus

Using the Macro Mode

Using Pan Focus

Using the Infinity Mode

Using Manual Focus

Using Focus Lock

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)

Adjusting White Balance

Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually

Specifying the Exposure Mode

Using Aperture Priority AE

Using Shutter Speed Priority AE

Setting Exposure Settings Manually

Exposure Mode Recording Precautions

Using Continuous Shutter

Using the Normal-Speed Continuous Shutter Mode

Using the High-Speed Continuous Shutter Mode

Using the Flash Continuous Shutter Mode

Using the Zoom Continuous Shutter Mode