Casio K855PCM1DMX User Manual

EX-Z3
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, and keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference.
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Unpacking
Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
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Rechargeable lithium
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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.
Special AC Adaptor
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Special AC Adaptor
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Contents
2 INTRODUCTION
Unpacking .................................................................... 2
Features ....................................................................... 9
Precautions .................................................................11
General Precautions 11 Data Error Precautions 12 Operating conditions 13 Condensation 13 LED Backlight 14 Lens 14 Other 14
15 QUICK START GUIDE
First, charge the battery!............................................ 15
To configure display language and clock settings..... 16
To record an image .................................................... 17
To view a recorded image.......................................... 17
To delete an image..................................................... 18
19 GETTING READY
About This Manual ..................................................... 19
General Guide ............................................................ 20
Camera 20 USB Cradle 21
Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 22
REC mode 22 PLAY mode 23 Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 24
Indicator Lamps.......................................................... 24
Attaching the Strap .................................................... 25
Power Requirements ................................................. 25
To load the battery 25 To remove the battery 27 To charge the battery 27 Power Supply Precautions 32 Turning the Camera On and Off 35 Configuring Power Saving Settings 36
Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 37
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings... 39
To configure display language and clock settings 40
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43 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Recording an Image................................................... 43
Recording Precautions 45 About Auto Focus 46 About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 46
Using the Optical Viewfinder...................................... 47
Using Zoom ................................................................ 48
Optical Zoom 48 Digital Zoom 49
Using the Flash .......................................................... 50
Flash Unit Status 52 Flash Precautions 52
Using the Self-timer ................................................... 53
Specifying Image Size and Quality............................ 55
To specify the image size 55 To specify image quality 56
57 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 57
Using Auto Focus 57 Using the Macro Mode 58 Using the Infinity Mode 59 Using Manual Focus 59 Using Focus Lock 60
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)........................... 61
Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 63
Adjusting White Balance Manually 64
Using the Best Shot Mode ......................................... 65
Creating Your Own Best Shot Setup 66
Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image
(Coupling Shot) .......................................................... 69
Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background
Image (Pre-shot) ........................................................ 71
Using the Movie Mode ............................................... 73
Using the Histogram .................................................. 75
REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................... 76
Specifying ISO Sensitivity 76 Turning Image Review On and Off 77 Assigning Functions to the [] and [] Keys 77 Specifying Power On Default Settings 78 Resetting the Camera 79
80 PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation.......................................... 80
Flipping the Display.................................................... 81
Zooming the Display Image ....................................... 82
Resizing an Image ..................................................... 83
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Cropping an Image..................................................... 84
Playing a Movie.......................................................... 85
Displaying the 9-image View ..................................... 86
Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View 87
Displaying the Calendar Screen ................................ 87
Playing a Slide Show ................................................. 88
To specify the slideshow images 90 To specify the slideshow time 91 To set the slideshow interval 91 Using the Photo Stand Feature 92
Rotating the Display Image........................................ 93
94 DELETING FILES
Deleting a Single File ................................................. 94
Deleting All Files ........................................................ 95
96 FILE MANAGEMENT
Folders ....................................................................... 96
Memory Folders and Files 96
Protecting Files .......................................................... 97
To protect a single file 97 To protect all files in memory 98
DPOF.......................................................................... 98
To configure print settings for a single image 99 To configure print settings for all images 100
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Exif Print ................................................................... 101
Using USB DIRECT-PRINT ..................................... 102
Using the FAVORITE Folder.................................... 104
To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 104 To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 105 To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 106
108 OTHER SETTINGS
Specifying the File Name Serial Number
Generation Method .................................................. 108
Turning the Key Tone On and Off............................ 109
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 109
Using the Alarm.........................................................110
To set an alarm 110 Stopping the Alarm 111
Setting the Clock .......................................................112
To select your Home Time zone 112 To set the current time and date 113 Changing the Date Format 113
Using World Time......................................................114
To display the World Time screen 114 To configure World Time settings 114 To configure summer time (DST) settings 115
Changing the Display Language ..............................116
Formatting Built-in Memory.......................................117
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118 USING A MEMORY CARD
Using a Memory Card ...............................................119
To insert a memory card into the camera 119 To remove a memory card from the camera 119 Formatting a Memory Card 120 Memory Card Precautions 121
Copying Files ........................................................... 122
To copy all the files in built-in memory
to a memory card 122
To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory 123
124 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 124
USB Connection Precautions 129
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer....... 129
USB Connection Precautions 134
Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer .. 134 Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images
to a Computer .......................................................... 135
Memory Data............................................................ 136
DCF Protocol 136 Memory Directory Structure 136 Image Files Supported by the Camera 137 Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions 138
139 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
Using the Album Feature ......................................... 139
Creating an album 139 Selecting an Album Layout 140 Configuring Detailed Album Settings 141 Viewing Album Files 143 Saving an Album 146
Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ............... 146
About the bundled CD-ROM 146 Computer System Requirements 147
Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows ... 148
Getting Started 148 Selecting a Language 148 Viewing the Contents of the Read me File 149 Installing an Application 149 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 150 User Registration 150 Exiting the Menu Application 150
Installing Software from the CD-ROM
on a Macintosh......................................................... 151
Installing Software 151 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 152
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154 APPENDIX
Menu Reference....................................................... 154
Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 156
REC mode 157 PLAY mode 158 USB Cradle Indicator Lamps 158
Troubleshooting Guide............................................. 159
Display Messages 162
Specifications ........................................................... 163
Main Specifications 163
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IMPORTANT!
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual.
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of the EX-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 cameras 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 cameras 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 subjects 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 cameras 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 cameras case should ever become cracked due to dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment, immediately turn it off. Next, remove the cameras 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 powerOther 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 sunlightIn areas subject to high humidity or dustNear 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
First, charge the battery!
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Load the battery (page 25).
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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.
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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 [] to select the language you want.
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Press [SET] to register the language setting.
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Use [], [], [], and [] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET].
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Use [] and [] to select the city you want, and then press [SET].
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Use [] and [] to select the summer time (DST) setting you want, and then press [SET].
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Use [] and [] to select the date format setting you want, and then press [SET].
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Set the date and the time.
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Press [SET] to register the clock settings and exit the setting screen.
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Green operation lamp
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Press the power button to turn on the camera.
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Align the mode selector with REC”.
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When proper focus is achieved, the focus frame turns green and the green operation lamp lights.
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Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter release button.
(See page 43 for details.)
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Use [] and [] to scroll through the images.
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