Casio EX-Z850 User Manual
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)
2
Strap
(AD-C52J)
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Contents
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.
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QUICK START GUIDE
First, charge the battery!
1.
Load the battery into the camera
(page 35).
1
2
Stopper
3
2.
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
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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.
1
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
[왖]
[왗][왘]
[왔]
[SET]
1.
Press the power button to turn on the camera.
2.
Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to select the language
you want.
3.
Press [SET] to register the language setting.
4.
Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to select the geographical
area you want, and then press [SET].
5.
Use [왖] and [왔] to select the city you want, and
then press [SET].
6.
Use [왖] and [왔] to select the summer time (DST)
setting you want, and then press [SET].
7.
Use [왖] and [왔] to select the date format setting
you want, and then press [SET].
8.
Set the date and the time.
9.
Press [SET] to register the clock settings and exit
the setting screen.
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To record an image
Snapshot mode icon
Focus frame
See page 54 for details.
Green operation lamp
1
3
2
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.
4
1.
Press [ ] (REC).
• This enters the REC (recording) mode.
2.
Align the mode dial with “ ” (Snapshot mode).
3.
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.
4.
Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter
button all the way down.
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To view a recorded image
See page 150 for details.
1
2
1.
Press [ ] (PLAY).
• This enters the PLAY (playback) mode.
2.
Use [왗] and [왘] to scroll through the
images.
To delete an image
See page 183 for details.
1
2, 3, 4, 5
1.
Press [ ] (PLAY).
2.
Press [왔] ( ).
3.
Use [왗] and [왘] to display the image you want to
delete.
4.
Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Delete”.
• To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything,
select “Cancel”.
5.
Press [SET] to delete the image.
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GETTING READY
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
8
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
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■ Back
A B C
09
I
H
G
9 Finder
0 Operation lamp
A [ ] (PLAY mode)
button
B [ ] (REC mode)
button
C Mode dial
D Strap ring
E [SET] button
D
[왖]
[왗][왘]
E
[왔]
F [왖][왔][왗][왘]
G [DISP] button
H [MENU] button
I Monitor Screen
[SET]
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■ Side
J
K
L
J Speaker
K [ ] (Continuous
shutter) button
L [EX] button
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■ 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.
M
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4
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.
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■ Front
5
■ Back
6
7
1
2
3
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)
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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
D
C
1 Flash mode indicator
81 35
9
0
A
B
(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
Z
Shutter
Multi Continuous
Shutter
5 Self-timer (page 73)
None 1-Image
Self-timer 10 sec
10
s
Self-timer 2 sec
2
s
Triple self-timer
x3
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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
On
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
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■ 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
K
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.
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