Thank you for purchasing this
CASIO Product. Before using
it, be sure to read the
precautions contained in this
User’s Guide, and keep the
User’s Guide in a safe place
for future reference.
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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.
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Rechargeable lithium
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USB Cradle
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Strap
CD-ROM
USB Cable
Basic Reference
• Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera.
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* The shape of the AC
power cord plug varies
according to country or
geographic area.
Attaching the Strap .................................................... 25
Power Requirements ................................................. 25
To load the battery25
To remove the battery27
To charge the battery27
Power Supply Precautions32
Turning the Camera On and Off35
Configuring Power Saving Settings36
Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 37
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings... 39
To configure display language and clock settings40
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43BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Recording an Image................................................... 43
Recording Precautions45
About Auto Focus46
About the REC Mode Monitor Screen46
Using the Optical Viewfinder...................................... 47
Using Zoom ................................................................ 48
Optical Zoom48
Digital Zoom49
Using the Flash .......................................................... 50
Flash Unit Status52
Flash Precautions52
Using the Self-timer ................................................... 53
Specifying Image Size and Quality............................ 55
To specify the image size55
To specify image quality56
57OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 57
Using Auto Focus57
Using the Macro Mode58
Using the Infinity Mode59
Using Manual Focus59
Using Focus Lock60
Using the Movie Mode ............................................... 73
Using the Histogram .................................................. 75
REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................... 76
Specifying ISO Sensitivity76
Turning Image Review On and Off77
Assigning Functions to the [] and [] Keys77
Specifying Power On Default Settings78
Resetting the Camera79
DCF Protocol136
Memory Directory Structure136
Image Files Supported by the Camera137
Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions138
139 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
Using the Album Feature ......................................... 139
Creating an album139
Selecting an Album Layout140
Configuring Detailed Album Settings141
Viewing Album Files143
Saving an Album146
Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ............... 146
About the bundled CD-ROM146
Computer System Requirements147
Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows ... 148
Getting Started148
Selecting a Language148
Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File149
Installing an Application149
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)150
User Registration150
Exiting the Menu Application150
Installing Software from the CD-ROM
on a Macintosh......................................................... 151
Installing Software151
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)152
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154 APPENDIX
Menu Reference....................................................... 154
• The contents of this manual are subject to change
without notice.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no
responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from
the use of this manual.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no
responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties
which may arise through the use of the EX-Z3.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held
liable for any damages or losses suffered by you or
any third party due to the use of Photo Loader and/or
Photohands.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no
responsibility for any damage or loss caused by
deletion of data as a result of malfunction, repairs, or
battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important
data on other media to protect against its loss.
• The SD logo is a registered trademark.
• Windows, Internet Explorer, and DirectX are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc.
•
MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon
Technologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the
MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA).
• Acrobat and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of
Adobe Systems Incorporated.
• The USB driver (mass storage) uses Phoenix
Technologies Ltd. software.
Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997
Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved.
• Other company, product and service names used
herein may also be trademarks or service marks of
others.
• Photo Loader and Photohands are the property of
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except as stipulated
above, all copyrights and other related rights to these
applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
■ Copyright Restrictions
Except for the purposes of your own personal enjoyment,
unauthorized copying of snapshot files and movie files
violates copyright laws and international contracts.
Distribution to third parties of such files over the Internet
without permission of the copyright holder, whether for
profit or for free, violates copyright laws and international
contracts.
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Features
• 3.2 million Effective Pixels
A high-resolution megapixel CCD provides 3.2 million
effective pixels (3.34 million total pixels) for images that
print beautifully.
• 2.0-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen
• 12X seamless zoom
3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom
• 10MB Flash memory
Images can be recorded without using a memory card.
• Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia
Cards) for memory expansion
• Easy Charging
Just place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge its
battery.
• Easy Image Transfer
Transfer images to a computer simply by placing the
camera onto the USB cradle.
• Photo Stand feature
A slideshow of images in file memory can be played while
the camera is on its USB cradle.
• Best Shot
Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of
image you are trying to record and the camera performs
troublesome setups automatically for beautiful pictures
every time.
• Coupling Shot and Pre-shot
Coupling Shot lets you combine two subjects into a single
image, while Pre-shot lets you add a subject to a
previously recorded background image. This means you
can create images that include you and your friend, even
if you are the only two people around. You can use
Coupling Shot and Pre-shot by selecting the applicable
sample images in the Best Shot mode.
• Triple Self-timer mode
The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times,
automatically.
• Real-time histogram
An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you
view the effect on overall image brightness, which makes
shooting under difficult lighting conditions easier than
ever before.
• World Time
A simple operation sets the current time for your current
location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 time
zones.
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• Alarm
A built-in alarm helps to keep you on time for important
events, and even can be used in place of an alarm clock.
You can also have a specific image appear on the
monitor screen when the alarm time is reached.
• Album Function
HTML files are generated automatically to create an
album of recorded images. Album contents can be viewed
and printed using a standard Web browser. Images can
also be incorporated into Web pages quickly and easily.
• Calendar screen
A simple operation displays a full-month calendar on the
camera’s monitor screen. Each day of the full-month
calendar shows a thumbnail of the first image recorded
for that date, which helps to make searching for a
particular image quicker and easier.
• Movie mode with audio
• DCF Data Storage
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage
protocol provides image inter-compatibility between the
digital camera and printers.
• Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)
Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want
using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used
when specifying images and quantities for printing by
professional print services.
• PRINT Image Matching II Compatible
Images include PRINT Image Matching II data (mode
setting and other camera setup information). A printer that
supports PRINT Image Matching II reads this data and
adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images
come out just the way you intended when you recorded
them.
• USB DIRECT-PRINT support
Your camera supports USB DIRECT-PRINT, which was
developed by Seiko Epson Corporation. When connected
directly to a printer that supports USB DIRECT-PRINT,
you can select images to print and start the print
operation directly from the camera.
• Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands
Your camera comes bundled with Photo Loader, the
popular application that automatically loads images from
your camera to your PC. It also comes with Photohands,
and application that makes image retouching quick and
easy.
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Precautions
General Precautions
Be sure to observe the following important precautions
whenever using the EX-Z3.
All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the
camera” refer to the CASIO EX-Z3 Digital Camera.
• Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while
operating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so
creates the danger of serious accident.
• Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your
own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the
risk of electric shock when exposed. Always leave
maintenance and repair work up to a CASIO authorized
service center.
• Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the
camera’s viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight.
• Keep the small parts and accessories of this camera out
of the reach of small children. If swallowed accidentally,
contact your physician immediately.
• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating
a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driver’s
vision and create the danger of accident.
• Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject’s
eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage
if it is fired too close to the eyes. This is especially true
with young children. When using the flash, the camera
should be at least one meter (3.3´) from the eyes of the
subject.
• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and
never let it get wet. Moisture creates the danger of fire
and electric shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the
rain or snow, at the seashore or beach, in the bathroom,
etc.
• Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera,
immediately turn it off. Next, remove the camera’s battery
and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power
outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO
authorized service center. Using the camera under these
conditions creates the danger of fire and electric shock.
• Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming
out of the camera, immediately turn it off. Next, taking
care you do not burn your fingers, remove the camera’s
battery and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the
power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO
authorized service center. Using the camera under these
conditions creates the danger of fire and electric shock.
After making sure there is no more smoke coming from
the camera, take it to your nearest CASIO authorized
service center for repair. Never attempt your own
maintenance.
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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 danger of fire.
• If the camera’s case should ever become cracked due to
dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment,
immediately turn it off. Next, remove the camera’s battery
and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power
outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO
authorized service center.
• Never use the camera inside of an aircraft or in any other
areas where its use is prohibited. Doing so can result in
an accident.
• Physical damage and malfunction of this camera can
cause the data stored in its memory to be deleted. Be
sure to always keep backup copies of data by transferring
them to personal computer memory.
• Never open the battery cover, disconnect the AC adaptor
from the camera, or unplug the AC adaptor from the wall
socket while recording images. Doing so will not only
make storage of the current image impossible, it can also
corrupt other image data already stored in file memory.
Data Error Precautions
• Your digital camera is manufactured using precision
digital components. Any of the following creates the risk
of corruption of data in file memory.
— Removing the battery or memory card, or setting the
camera onto the USB cradle while the camera is
performing a record or memory access operation
— Removing the battery, removing the memory card, or
placing the camera onto the USB cradle while the
operation lamp is still flashing after you turn off the
camera
— Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the camera
from the USB cradle, or disconnecting the AC adaptor
from the USB cradle while a data communication
operation is being performed
— Low battery power
— Other abnormal operations
Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to
appear on the monitor screen (page 162). 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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LED Backlight
• The monitor screen is illuminated by an LED backlight. A
dark monitor screen indicates that the LED backlight has
reached the end of its service life, and needs to be
replaced by a CASIO authorized service center. Note that
you will be charged for LED backlight replacement. The
LED backlight brightness is reduced by half after about
1,000 hours of use.
Lens
• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of
the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause
malfunction.
• Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can
interfere with proper image recording. Never touch the
lens with your fingers. You can remove dust particles
from the lens surface by using a lens blower to blow them
off. Next, wipe the surface of the lens with a soft lens
cloth.
Other
• The camera may become slightly warm during use. This
does not indicate malfunction.
• If the exterior of the camera needs cleaning, wipe it with a
soft, dry cloth.
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QUICK START GUIDE
QUICK START GUIDE
First, charge the battery!
1.
Load the battery (page 25).
1
Stopper
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Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the
battery (page 27).
• Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where
you purchased the camera.
• It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge.
1 Inlet Type
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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 39 for details.)
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Press the power button to turn on the camera.
2.
Press [] to select the language you want.
3.
Press [SET] to register the language setting.
4.
Use [], [], [], and [] to select the geographical
area you want, and then press [SET].
5.
Use [] and [] to select the city you want, and then
press [SET].
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
6.
Use [] and [] to select the summer time (DST)
setting you want, and then press [SET].
7.
Use [] and [] 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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1200
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NORMAL
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To record an image
Green
operation lamp
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Press the power button to turn on the camera.
2.
Align the mode selector with “REC”.
3.
Point the camera at the subject, use the monitor
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screen or viewfinder to compose the image, and
then press the shutter release button half way.
• When proper focus is achieved, the focus frame turns green
and the green operation lamp lights.
4.
Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter
release button.
(See page 43 for details.)
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NORMAL
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(See page 80 for details.)
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Press the power button to turn on the
camera.
2.
Align the mode selector with “PLAY”.
3.
Use [] and [] to scroll through the
images.
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