E Digital Camera EX-Z75 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/.
UNPACKING As you unpack your camera, check to make sure that all items shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer. Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-20) Digital Camera Battery Charger (BC-11L) To attach the strap to the camera. * The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. Attach strap here.
CONTENTS UNPACKING 2 QUICK START BASICS 9 GETTING READY 34 Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 ■ ■ ■ ■ First, charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Configuring Display Language, Date, and Time Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Using a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Shooting a Snapshot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Viewing Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT 57 SHOOTING A MOVIE Holding the Camera Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Shooting a Snapshot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Specifying Image Size Specifying Image Quality Using the easy Mode Snapshot Shooting Precautions Auto Focus Restrictions Movie Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Shooting a Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADVANCED SETTINGS 97 Other Useful Recording Functions . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Changing the Focus Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EDITING IMAGES 137 MANAGING YOUR FILES Resizing a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Cropping a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Keystone Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Using Color Restoration to Correct the Color of an Old Photograph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Editing the Date and Time of an Image . . . . . . . . 142 Rotating an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OTHER SETTINGS 162 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Configuring Camera Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . 162 Turning the Startup Screen On or Off . . . . . . . . . 163 Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Changing the Camera Date and Time Setting . . . 165 Using World Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 ■ Configuring World Time Settings What you can do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
APPENDIX 209 General Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Monitor Screen Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Menu Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 Indicator Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 ■ Battery Charger Lamp Reference 219 Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 ■ Finding the Problem and Fixing It ■ If you have problems installing the USB driver...
QUICK START BASICS First, charge the battery (page 34) ■ Using the Battery Charger to Charge 2. Plug the battery charger into a household power outlet. 1. Load the battery into the battery charger. [CHARGE] lamp lights red during charging. [CHARGE] lamp goes out when charging is complete. • It takes about 90 minutes to achieve a full charge.
■ Loading the Battery into the Camera 3. Close the battery cover. 1. Open the battery cover. While pressing lightly on the cover, slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow to open. 2. Load the battery into the camera.
Configuring Display Language, Date, and Time Settings (pages 165, 169) 1. Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the camera. [ON/OFF] (Power) 2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the language you want and then press [SET]. 3. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the area where you will use the camera and then press [SET]. [ ] [BS] [ ] [ ] [ ] [SET] 4. Use [S] and [T] to select the city where you will use the camera and then press [SET]. 5.
6. Use [S] and [T] to select the date format and then press [SET]. Example: December 19, 2007 To display the date like this: Select this option: 07/12/19 YY/MM/DD 19/12/07 DD/MM/YY 12/19/07 MM/DD/YY 7. Set the date and the time. Use [W] and [X] to select the setting you want (year, month, day, hour, minute) and then use [S] and [T] to change the setting. To switch between 12-hour and 24-hour format, press [BS]. 8. When all the settings are the way you want, press [SET]. 9.
Using a Memory Card (page 44) ■ Loading a Memory Card into the Camera 2. Load a memory card into the camera. When a memory card is loaded, the camera stores images you shoot on the card. MEMORY CARD NOTE ORY MEMCARD • Though the camera has built-in memory, using a memory card provides additional capacity you can use to store more images, high-quality and large-size images, and longer movies. • The camera will store images in its built-in memory if there is no memory card loaded.
■ Formatting a Memory Card 5. Press [S] to select “Format” and then press [SET]. Before you can use a memory card with your camera, you must format it. • To cancel formatting, select “Cancel” and then press [SET]. • Wait until the “Busy... Please wait...” message disappears from the monitor screen before doing anything else. IMPORTANT! • Formatting a memory card that already has snapshots or other files on it, will delete its contents. Normally you do not need to format a memory card again.
Shooting a Snapshot (page 57) 1. Press [ Auto icon ] to turn on the camera. This enters the REC mode and displays “ on the monitor screen. 2. Point the camera at the subject. Operation Lamp 123 2 ” (Auto icon) N 3. While taking care to keep the camera still, halfISO AWB EV press the shutter button. Shutter Button When the image is in focus, the camera will beep, the operation lamp will light green, and the focus frame will turn green. 15:37 4.
Snapshot Image Size and Image Quality How do I half-press the shutter button? Your camera lets you select from among various image size and quality settings. Note that image size and quality settings affect how many images can be stored in memory. • You can change the image size and quality settings as required to shoot a smaller or lower-resolution image for attachment to an e-mail message, for publishing on a website, etc.
Viewing Snapshots ■ Fully pressing the shutter button without waiting for Auto Focus (page 125) Fully pressing the shutter button without waiting for Auto Focus to operate will record using Quick Shutter (page 103). Quick Shutter lets you capture exactly the moment you want. • With Quick Shutter, the camera uses high-speed Auto Focus, which means you can capture quick moving action more easily. Note, however, that some images may be out of focus when Quick Shutter is used.
Shooting a Movie (page 81) 3. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the “ Movie Icon ” (Movie) scene and then press [SET]. Remaining Recording Time “ ” (movie icon) remains on the monitor screen. 4. Press the shutter button to start shooting the [ movie. ] (REC) • Audio is also recorded during movie recording. Shutter Button 5. Press the shutter button again to stop recording. Movie Image Quality Your camera lets you select from among three image quality settings (HQ, Normal, LP) for movies.
Viewing a Movie (page 127) 1. Press [ The film-like frame that appears on the monitor screen indicates that this is an image from a movie. “ ] to enter the PLAY mode. 2. Use [W] and [X] to select the movie you want to play. ” Movie icon When scrolling through images, a movie is displayed on the monitor screen by showing its first frame. [ 3. Press [SET] to start playback. ] (PLAY) The monitor screen will return to the image selection screen in step 2 after the end of the movie is reached.
Deleting a File (page 160) 1. Press [ You can use the following procedure to delete files you have transferred to your computer’s hard disk, images you have printed, or files you simply no longer need. This frees up memory for recording more images. [ ]. 2. Press [T] ( ). 3. Use [W] and [X] to select the snapshot or movie you want to delete. ] (PLAY) 4. Press [S] to select “Delete”. [S] • To cancel the delete operation, select “Cancel”. 5. Press [SET]. This deletes the selected snapshot or movie.
INTRODUCTION ■ Direct Mode Power On Features ■ BEST SHOT for beautiful shots simply by selecting a sample image built into the camera Simply select the scene that is similar to what you want to shoot (Night Scene Portrait, Flower, etc.), for instant camera setups. A dedicated [BS] button gives you direct access to the BEST SHOT library of sample scenes. Example: Select for beautiful portraits. To view images, press [ to power up in the PLAY mode. ] To record, press [ ] to power up in the REC mode.
■ Powerful Print Features Read this first! • DPOF feature for easy specification of date stamping and the number of copies (page 177) • Timestamp feature that stamps the date into the image data (page 115) • Support for PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT for easy athome printing on a printer that supports one of these standards, without a computer (page 174) B ■ LCD Panel The liquid crystal panel of the monitor screen uses highprecision technology that provides a pixel yield in excess of 99.99%.
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■ Directly Viewing the Sun or Bright Light Precautions during Use • Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the cameras viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight. ■ Take test shots before shooting the final shot. ■ Flash • Before shooting your final image, shoot a test shot to ensure that the camera is recording correctly. • Never use the flash unit in areas where flammable or explosive gas may be present. Such conditions create the risk of fire and explosion.
■ Display Panel ■ Transport • Do not apply strong pressure to the LCD panel surface or subject it to strong impact. Doing so can cause the display panel glass to crack. • Should the display panel ever become cracked, never touch any of the liquid inside the panel. Doing so creates the risk of skin inflammation. • Should display panel liquid ever get into your mouth, immediately rinse your mouth out and contact your physician.
■ Water and Foreign Matter ■ Dropping and Rough Treatment • Water, other liquids, or foreign matter (especially metal) getting inside the camera creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present. Particular care is required when using the camera where it is raining or snowing, near the ocean or other body of water, or in a bathroom. 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Remove the battery from the camera. 3.
■ Disassembly and Modification ■ Backing Up Important Data • Never try to take the camera apart or modify it in any way. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock, burn injury, and other personal injury. Be sure to leave all internal inspection, maintenance, and repair up to your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. • Always keep backup copies of important data in camera memory by transferring it to a computer or other storage device.
■ Rechargeable Battery • Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other abnormal condition while using, charging, or storing a battery, immediately remove it from the camera or charger unit and keep it away from open flame. • 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.
■ Battery Life • If a 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 battery correctly. • Should fluid from a 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.
■ Data Error Precautions ■ Operating Environment • Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in camera memory.
■ Condensation ■ Power Supply • Sudden and extreme temperature changes, such as when the camera is moved from the outdoors on a cold winter day into a warm room, can cause water droplets called “condensation” to form on the interior and the exterior of the camera. Note that condensation can cause malfunction of the camera. To avoid condensation, place the camera into a plastic bag before subjecting it to sudden temperature change.
■ Caring for your camera ■ Other Precautions • Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the lens surface can interfere with proper operation of the camera. Avoid touching the lens surface. To clean the lens surface, use a blower to blow off dust or foreign matter and then wipe with a soft, dry cloth. • Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the flash can interfere with proper operation of the camera. Avoid touching the flash.
GETTING READY To charge the battery Charging the Battery 1. Correctly positioning the positive and Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20). negative terminals of the battery, load the battery into the battery charger. IMPORTANT! • Use of any type of battery other than NP-20 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.
2. Plug the battery charger into a household If the [CHARGE] lamp does not light red power outlet. Charging cannot be performed because ambient temperature or temperature of the charger is too hot or too cold. Wait until the camera returns to normal temperature. When the camera returns to a temperature where charging can be performed, the [CHARGE] lamp will light red. This will cause the [CHARGE] lamp to turn red. • It takes about 90 minutes to achieve a full charge.
To load the battery IMPORTANT! • Use the special charger (BC-11L) to charge the special lithium ion battery (NP-20). Never use any other type of charger device. Attempting to use a different charger can result in unexpected accident. • Charging the battery while it is still warm immediately after removing it from the camera can result in only partial charging. Give the battery time to cool before charging it. • Battery discharges slightly even when it is left without loading it into the camera.
■ Battery Life and Number of Images between Charges 2. Load the battery into the camera. With the EXILIM logo on the battery facing upwards (in the direction of the monitor screen), hold the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow as you slide the battery into the camera. Press the battery in until the stopper secures it in place. NP-20 See page 231 for details. ■ Battery Power Conservation Tips • When you do not need to use the flash, select “ ” (flash off) for the flash setting (page 71).
■ Checking Remaining Battery Power IMPORTANT! As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates remaining power as shown below. Remaining Power High • 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 the REC mode. This is normal, and does not indicate malfunction.
Replacing the Battery Battery Precautions 1. Open the battery cover. ■ Precautions during Use 2. With the camera oriented with its monitor • Operation provided by a battery under cold conditions is always less than operation under normal temperatures. This is due to the characteristics of the battery, not the camera. • Charge the battery in an area where the temperature is within the range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).
■ Storage Precautions Using the Camera in another Country • Though a rechargeable lithium ion battery provides high capacity in a compact configuration, long-term storage while charged can cause it to deteriorate. – If you do not plan to use a battery for some time, fully use up its charge before storing it. – Always remove the battery from the camera when you are not using it.
Turning Power On and Off IMPORTANT! • Pressing [ON/OFF] or [ ] (REC) to turn on power also causes the lens to extend. Take care there is nothing pressing against or hitting the lens. Holding the lens with your hand so it cannot extend creates the risk of malfunction. ■ Turning Power On To turn power on and enter the REC mode Press [ON/OFF] (Power) or [ ] (REC). To turn power on and enter the PLAY mode Press [ NOTE • Pressing [ ] (PLAY) while in the REC mode switches to the PLAY mode.
■ Turning Power Off Turning On Power for the First Time Press [ON/OFF] (Power). The first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen appears for configuring screen text language, date, and time settings. Use the procedure under “Configuring Display Language, Date, and Time Settings” (page 11) to configure the settings correctly. NOTE • You can configure the camera so power does not turn on when you press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY).
■ Battery Power Conservation Features 3. Use [S] and [T] to select the item you want to configure (“Sleep” or “Auto Power Off”) and then press [X]. This camera is equipped with a sleep function and auto power off function to conserve battery power. You can configure these settings in the REC mode as described below. Feature Name Description Settings Sleep The monitor screen turns off (goes into a sleep state) if no operation is performed for a preset amount of time.
Supported Memory Cards Using a Memory Card Your camera supports use of the following types of memory cards. SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card MMC (MultiMediaCard) MMCplus (MultiMediaCardplus) • For information about memory card capacity, see page 227. You can store images you shoot with the camera on a memory card. It is up to you to purchase a commercially available memory card.
• Electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other phenomena can cause data to become corrupted or even lost. Make sure that you always back up important data on other media (CD-R, CD-RW, MO disk, hard disk, etc.). IMPORTANT! • See the instructions that come with the memory card for information about how to use it. • Certain types of cards can slow down processing speeds. If you are using a slow memory card, you may not be able to record a movie using the “HQ” image quality setting.
2. Load a memory card into the camera. Loading a Memory Card into the Camera Positioning the memory card so its front is facing upwards (towards the monitor screen side of the camera), slide it into the card slot all the way in until you hear it click securely into place. IMPORTANT! • Make sure you always turn off the camera before loading or removing a memory card. • Be sure to orient the card correctly when loading it. Never try to force a memory card into the slot when you feel resistance.
Replacing the Memory Card IMPORTANT! • Never insert anything besides a supported memory card (page 44) into the memory card slot. • Should water or any foreign object ever get into the card slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove the battery, and contact your retailer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. • Never remove a card from the camera while the operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so can cause the image save operation to fail and even damage the memory card. 1.
1. Load the memory card you want to format into Formatting a Memory Card the camera. Before using a new memory card for the first time, you need to format it. Once you format a memory card, you will not need to format it each time you use it. Formatting a memory card that already has files on it will delete its contents. 2. Turn on the camera and press [MENU]. 3. On the “Set Up” tab, select “Format” and then press [X]. 4.
■ Memory Card Precautions Using On-screen Menus • If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore normal operation by reformatting it. However, it is recommended that you always take along more than one memory card whenever using the camera far away from the home or office. • If you experience problems while trying to playback recorded images, try re-formatting the memory card. • As you record data to and delete data from a memory card a number of times, it loses its ability to retain data.
4. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want. Menu Screen Operation Buttons 5. Apply the setting. [W] [X] Select tabs. [X] is also used to apply a setting. • Pressing [SET] applies the selected setting and exits the menu screen. • Pressing [W] instead of [SET] applies the selected setting and returns to the menu screen. You can then continue configuring other settings, if you want. • To select another tab, press [W], use [S] to return to the tab and then use [W] and [X] to switch to another tab.
Configuring Monitor Screen Settings You can use the display menu to configure various monitor screen settings. Panel setting Description On Pressing [SET] in the REC mode while “On” is selected will cause the top icon of the Operation Panel to become highlighted (selected). You can then use the Operation panel to change settings. Since there are few icons superimposed on the displayed image, they do not interfere with recording.
Panel (Operation Panel) Panel setting Description Off With this option, the image being composed completely fills the monitor screen. This setting is best when you want to display the subject on a large 16:9 aspect ratio monitor screen (page 62). Icons are superimposed on the displayed image.
2. Use [S] and [T] to select the icon of the *1 Image quality cannot be changed using Panel (Operation Panel). *2 You can select date or time display. *3 You can use the “Date Style” to select either month/day or day/month for date display (page 167). The time display format is always 24 hours, regardless of the current settings of the camera’s “Adjust” (page 166). setting you want to change. 3. Use [W] and [X] to change the setting. • If you want to configure other settings, repeat steps 2 and 3. 4.
■ PLAY Mode Screen Layout The PLAY mode screen layout settings let you select how display images are shown on the monitor screen. Display setting Description Wide With this setting, the display image is the maximum possible size that allows the entire image to be displayed horizontally. With some aspect ratios, the top and bottom of the image will be cut off. 4:3 With this setting, 100% of the display image is always visible.
Turning Display Information On and Off Display Information Setting You can turn display information on and off by pressing [S] (DISP). You can configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode. Display Information Setting Show +Histogram Description Turns off display of all information. Hide Description Turns on display of camera setting and other information. IMPORTANT! • You cannot turn display information on or off while an audio snapshot record operation is standing by or in progress.
PLAY mode If you lose your way... Perform one of the following operations if you find that you have gotten lost while performing button operations during recording or playback. REC mode Current Screen To return to the normal snapshot or movie recording screen, press: Menu screen [MENU] or [ BEST SHOT screen [BS] or [ “There are no files.” screen Press [ ]. PLAY mode screen Press [ ].
SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT Holding the Camera Correctly IMPORTANT! • Take care that your fingers and the strap do not cover any of the areas indicated in the illustration. Holding the camera with one hand can result in accidental hand movement. Hold the camera securely with both hands when shooting snapshots. • To protect against accidentally dropping the camera, attach the wrist strap and make sure it is around your fingers or wrist while you are operating the camera.
Shooting a Snapshot NOTE • Good-looking images are impossible if you move the camera when you press the shutter button or while the Auto Focus operation is being performed. Holding the camera correctly, carefully press the shutter button and take care that you do not move the camera as the shutter releases. This is especially important when available lighting is low, which slows down the shutter speed. 1. Press [ ] (REC) to enter the REC mode. Confirm that the subject (people, scenery, etc.
2. Focus the image. 3. Shoot the image. While the focus frame is aligned with the subject, half-press the shutter button. Auto Focus will focus the image automatically, and the focus frame and operation lamp will turn green. The aperture, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity also will be set automatically. When the image is focused, press the shutter button the rest of the way. Operation Lamp Shutter Button This will shoot the snapshot and save it to the memory card or the camera’s built-in memory.
If the image does not focus... NOTE If the focus frame stays red and the operation lamp is flashing green, it means that the image is not in focus (because the subject is too close, etc.). Point the camera at the subject and try to focus again. • The aperture value indicates the size of the opening that lets light into the camera. A larger aperture value indicates a smaller opening. The camera adjusts this setting automatically.
■ Fully pressing the shutter button without waiting for Auto Focus Specifying Image Size A digital camera image is a collection of small dots (pixels). The size of an image indicates how many pixels it contains, and is expressed as horizontal pixels × vertical pixels. The initial factory default image size setting is 7M (3072 × 2304 pixels). Note that a larger image takes up more memory. • For information about image size, image quality, and number of images that can be stored, see page 227.
• Selecting 3:2 (3072 × 2048 pixels) records images with an aspect ratio of 3:2, which matches the standard aspect ratio (3:2) of print paper. • The letters “HDTV” stand for “High Definition Television”. An HDTV screen has an aspect ratio of 16:9, which makes them wider than the usual 4:3 aspect ratio of television screens of the past. Your camera can record images that are compatible with the aspect ratio of an HDTV screen. • VGA (640 × 480 pixels) is the optimum size when attaching images to e-mail.
Specifying Image Quality NOTE • The “Fine” setting helps to bring out details when shooting a finely detailed image of nature that includes dense tree branches or leaves, or an image of a complex pattern. Your camera lets you select “Fine” (maximum image quality), “Normal”, or “Economy” (maximum memory economy) for the image quality setting. The initial setting is “Normal”.
Using the easy Mode NOTE • You also can change the easy mode setting using the menu that appears when you press [MENU] (pages 49, 214). The easy mode eliminates troublesome setups. This mode is recommended for those who are new to digital imaging. 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. ■ Using the easy Menu 2. Use [S] and [T] to select the second option The easy menu contains flash, self-timer, and image size settings, plus an item for exiting the easy mode.
1. Press [MENU]. • An asterisk (*) indicates reset default settings. • See the following sections for full details about the “Flash”, “Self-timer”, or “Image Size” settings. – Using the Flash (page 71) – Using the Self-timer (page 75) – Specifying Image Size (page 61) • The following are the settings you can select for “easy Mode”. The easy menu displays larger text than standard menus. 2. Use [S] and [T] to select the menu item you want, and then press [SET]. 3.
Snapshot Shooting Precautions ■ Shooting Indoors under Fluorescent Lighting ■ Operation • Minute flickering of fluorescent lighting can affect the brightness or color of an image. • Never open the battery cover while the operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so can result in incorrect storage of the image you just shot, damage to other images stored in memory, malfunction of the camera, etc. • If unneeded light is shining directly onto the lens, shade the lens with your hand when shooting an image.
Auto Focus Restrictions Shooting with Zoom • Proper focus may not be possible when shooting the following types of subjects.
2. Press the zoom button to change the zoom NOTE factor. To do this: Press this side of the zoom button: Enlarge the subject and narrow the range [ ] (telephoto) Reduce the size of the subject and broaden the range [ ] (wide angle) • Performing a zoom operation changes the lens aperture. • Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against hand movement when using the telephoto setting (zoom in). • Optical zoom is disabled while shooting a movie.
■ Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom Switch Point Undeteriorated Image Quality Range If you hold down the [ ] side of the zoom button in step 2 of the above procedure, the zoom operation will stop when the optical zoom factor reaches its maximum. Momentarily releasing the zoom button and then holding down its [ ] side will switch to digital zoom, which you can use to set an even higher zoom factor. • When the zoom pointer moves past the maximum limit of optical zoom.
■ Turning Off Digital Zoom • The image deterioration point depends on the image size (page 62). The smaller the image size, the higher the zoom factor you can use before reaching the image deterioration point. • Though digital zoom generally causes a deterioration of image quality, some digital zoom without image deterioration is possible with image sizes of “5M (2560 × 1920 pixels)” and smaller. The range in which you can use digital zoom without image deterioration is indicated on the display.
Approximate Flash Range (ISO Sensitivity: Auto) Using Flash Wide Angle : 0.1 m to 3.5 m (0.3' to 11.5') Telephoto : 0.6 m to 1.9 m (2.0' to 6.2') Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use. • The flash range changes in accordance with optical zoom. Flash Setting Description 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Auto Flash Flash fires automatically in accordance with exposure (amount of light and brightness) conditions. • Initial factory default setting.
Red-eye reduction NOTE Using the flash to shoot at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image. This is caused when the light from the flash reflects off of the retina of the eye. When red-eye reduction is selected as the flash mode, the camera fires a pre-flash to cause the irises in the eyes of any people in the image to close, which reduces the chance of red eye.
■ Checking the Flash Mode ■ Changing the Flash Intensity The current flash mode is indicated on the monitor screen and by the operation lamp when you half-press the shutter button. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the “Quality” tab, select “Flash Intensity” Operation Lamp Flashes orange while the flash is charging. and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select the flash intensity setting you want and then press [SET]. 2 “ You can set one of five levels, from –2 (weakest) to +2 (strongest).
■ Using Flash Assist 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. The subject in an image will look too dark if flash intensity is not enough to reach a subject that is too far away. When this happens, you can use flash assist to supplement the brightness of the subject so it appears as if flash illumination was sufficient. 2. On the “Quality” tab, select “Flash Assist” and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select “Off” and then press [SET]. When you want to use flash assist, select “Auto” here.
■ Flash Precautions Using the Self-Timer • The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is too far away or too close. • Flash charging time depends on operating conditions (battery condition, ambient temperature, etc.) With a fully charged battery, it takes anywhere from a few seconds to 7 seconds. • Shooting with flash turned off when lighting is dim results in a slow shutter speed, which can cause image blur due to hand movement. Secure the camera with a tripod, etc.
1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Using the Self-timer to Shoot an Image • The image is not shot right away after you press the shutter button. Instead, shooting starts after the preset time elapses. The self-timer lamp flashes while the countdown is being performed. Self-timer Lamp • You can interrupt an ongoing self-timer countdown by fully pressing the shutter button while the self-timer lamp is flashing red. 2. Use [S] and [T] to select the third option from the top (Self-timer). 3.
Using Continuous Shutter NOTE • The indicator “1sec” appears on the monitor screen between Triple Self-timer shots. How long it takes for the camera to get ready to shoot again after it shoots an image depends on the image size and quality settings, whether or not a memory card is loaded in the camera, and the flash charge condition. • You cannot use the any self-timer to shoot with continuous shutter mode. • The Triple Self-timer cannot be used when performing the following recording operations.
• When using a continuous shutter mode, keep the camera still until all recording is finished. • A continuous shutter operation may stop part way through if memory capacity runs low. • The continuous shutter rate depends on the current image size and image quality settings. • You cannot use the self-timer in combination with continuous shutter mode. IMPORTANT! • The speed of continuous shutter recording depends on the type of memory card loaded in the camera.
■ Recording Audio for a Snapshot Adding Audio to a Snapshot 1. Press the shutter You can add an audio recording to snapshots, if you want. Use this feature to add a verbal explanation or a description of the mood to a snapshot, or to capture the sounds of the people in the snapshot. • You can record up to about 30 seconds of audio for a single snapshot. button to shoot. This monitor screen will show the image you just shot, along with the “ ” icon.
Playing Back Snapshot Audio NOTE Audio snapshots in the PLAY mode are indicated by the “ ” icon. Press [SET] while an audio snapshot is displayed to play back its audio. • For information about the playback operation, see page 126. • After transferring an audio snapshot to your computer’s hard disk, you can play back the audio using Windows Media Player (page 194). • The following shows the formats used for storing audio snapshot data. – Image Data: JPEG (.JPG extension) – Audio Data: WAVE/ADPCM (.
SHOOTING A MOVIE 3. Use [S] and [T] to select the quality setting Movie Image Quality you want and then press [SET]. Before shooting a movie, you should specify a movie image quality setting. Movie image quality is a standard that determines the detail, smoothness, and clarity of a movie during playback. Shooting with the high-quality (HQ) setting will result in better image quality, but it also shortens the amount of time you can shoot. • Each movie can be up to 10 minutes long.
4. Press the shutter button again to stop Shooting a Movie shooting. Audio is also recorded while you shoot a movie. Audio is monaural. Each movie can be up to 10 minutes long. Movie recording stops automatically after 10 minutes of recording. Movie recording also will stop automatically if memory becomes full before you stop movie recording by pressing the shutter button. 1. In the REC mode, press [BS]. 2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the “ ” (Movie) scene and then press [SET].
• Certain types of memory cards take longer to record data, which can cause movie frames to be dropped. “ ” and “ ” flash on the monitor screen during recording to let you know when a frame has been dropped. Use of a memory card with a maximum transfer speed of at least 10MB per second is recommended. • Optical zoom is disabled while shooting a movie. Digital zoom only is available while shooting a movie.
USING BEST SHOT ■ Selecting a Sample Scene With BEST SHOT, you simply select the sample scene that is like the one you are trying to shoot, and the camera sets up automatically. Even difficult backlight scenes (which result in the main subject being too dark if set up improperly) come out looking great! 1. In the REC mode, This enters the BEST SHOT mode and displays a screen showing thumbnails of 15 sample scenes. • The currently selected sample scene is the one with the red boundary around it.
2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to move the 3. Press [SET] to apply the settings of the boundary to select the scene you want to select. selected scene and return to the recording screen. • Pressing [S] or [T] while the red boundary is at the edge of the screen will scroll to the next screen of BEST SHOT scenes. • Pressing the zoom button will display text that explains the settings configured by the selected scene (page 87). Press the zoom button again to return to the scene selection screen.
• Images shot using a BEST SHOT scene may not produce the results you expected due to shooting conditions and other factors. • You can change the camera settings that are made when you select a BEST SHOT scene. Note, however, that the BEST SHOT settings revert to their defaults when you select another BEST SHOT scene or turn off the camera. If you think you will later need to use a particular camera setup you configured, save it as a BEST SHOT user setup (page 88).
Displaying Detailed Information about a BEST SHOT Scene NOTE • If you select a scene by pressing [SET] while the description screen is displayed, the same description scene will appear the next time you press [BS] to view BEST SHOT sample scenes. To display detailed information about a BEST SHOT scene, select it with the red boundary on the scene selection screen and then press the zoom button.
■ Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Scenes IMPORTANT! You can use the procedure below to save the setups of snapshots that you shot as BEST SHOT scenes. After that, you can recall a setup whenever you want to use it. • Formatting the camera’s built-in memory (page 172) deletes all the user BEST SHOT scene files. 1. In the REC mode, press [BS]. NOTE • You can check the settings of the currently selected BEST SHOT scene by displaying the camera’s setting menus and looking at its settings.
Deleting a BEST SHOT User Scene Reducing the Effects of Hand and Subject Movement Perform the following steps when you want to delete a BEST SHOT user scene. You can turn on the camera’s Anti Shake feature to reduce image blur due to subject movement or hand movement when shooting a moving subject using telephoto, when shooting a fast-moving subject, or when shooting under dim lighting conditions. You can turn on Anti Shake using BEST SHOT or by performing a Panel operation. 1.
■ Turning on Anti Shake Using the Panel (Operation Panel) IMPORTANT! • Anti Shake will not work unless the ISO setting (page 110) is set to “Auto”. • Though “ ” (Anti Shake) is displayed on the monitor screen following an automatic flash operation using the “Auto Flash” or “Red Eye” setting, or while the flash setting is “Flash On” or “Soft Flash”, Anti Shake is disabled.
Taking Bright Images without Flash IMPORTANT! • High Sensitivity is disabled following an automatic flash operation using the “Auto Flash” or “Red Eye” setting, or while the flash setting is “Flash On” or “Soft Flash”. • Shooting with High Sensitivity can cause an image to appear somewhat coarser than normal and can cause slight deterioration of image resolution. • The desirable level of image brightness may not be possible under very dark conditions.
BEST SHOT has two Business Shot scenes from which to choose. Shooting Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot) • Business cards and documents Shooting a business card, document, whiteboard, or similarly shaped object from an angle can cause the subject to appear misshaped in the resulting image. The BEST SHOT Business Shot scenes correct the shape of rectangular objects so they appear natural. • White board, etc. ■ Selecting a Business Shot Scene 1. In the REC mode, press [BS].
■ Shooting an Image Using a Business Shot Scene 2. Use [W] and [X] to select the candidate you 1. After selecting either 3. Use [S] and [T] to select “Correct” and then want to use for correction. of the BEST SHOT Business Shot scenes, compose the image and press the shutter button to shoot. press [SET]. This will correct the image and store the resulting (corrected) image. • To cancel the correction operation, select “Cancel”.
Restoring an Old Photograph IMPORTANT! • Make sure the entire object you are trying to shoot (correct) is enclosed within the monitor screen. The camera will not be able to detect the shape of the object correctly unless it is enclosed entirely within the monitor screen. • Correction will not be possible if the subject is the same color as its background. Make sure the object is against a background that allows its outline to stand out. • Digital zoom is disabled while shooting with a Business Shot scene.
■ Recording an Image with Old Photo NOTE • When the camera is at an angle to the photograph you are recording, the shape of the photograph may appear distorted in the recorded image. Auto keystone correction corrects for this distortion, which means that a photograph appears normal even if you record it at an angle. 1. Press the shutter button to shoot the image. • This displays a photograph contour confirmation screen and then saves the original recorded image.
4. Use the zoom button IMPORTANT! to change the cropping boundary to the desired size. • Digital zoom is disabled while recording with Old Photo. However, you can use optical zoom. • When recording the image of a photograph, the camera will not be able to recognize the shape of the photograph in the following cases.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Changing the Focus Mode Your camera provides you with the five focus modes described below. The initial factory default focus mode is Auto Focus. Focus Mode Description Focus Range* Auto Focus Automatic focus when the shutter button is half-pressed. During movie recording, the Auto Focus Mode is disabled and the camera switches to the Pan Focus Mode automatically. Auto adjustment (Approximately 40 cm to (1.3' to )) • Minimum distance position varies with optical zoom.
Perform the following steps to change the focus mode. Using Auto Focus 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 1. Align the monitor screen’s focus frame with the subject you want to focus and then halfpress the shutter button. 2. On the “REC” tab, select “Focus” and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to This camera will perform the focus operation. You can tell if the image is in focus by checking the operation lamp and the focus frame color.
2. When the image is focused, press the shutter Using Macro Focus button the rest of the way to shoot. 1. Half-press the shutter button to focus the IMPORTANT! image. • During movie recording, the Auto Focus Mode is disabled and the camera switches to the Pan Focus Mode automatically. The focus operation is the same as that for Auto Focus. 2. When the image is focused, press the shutter button the rest of the way to shoot.
NOTE • When Macro Focus cannot focus properly because the subject is too far away, the camera will switch to the Auto Focus range automatically (Auto Macro). • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while shooting with Macro Focus, values will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focus range. Example: cm – cm * will be replaced by the actual focus range values.
Auto Focus and Macro Focus Shooting Tips NOTE Changing the Auto Focus Area Use the following procedure to change the metering area used for Auto Focus (AF). 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the “REC” tab, select “AF Area” and then press • When you select “ Multi” as the focus area, nine focus frames appear on the monitor screen. The camera will automatically determine the optimum focus frame(s), which will change to green on the monitor screen. Spot Multi [X]. 3.
3. When the image is focused, press the shutter Using Focus Lock “Focus lock” is the name of a technique you can use when you want to shoot an image in which the subject to be focused on is not within the focus frame in the center of the screen. • Use focus lock with “ Spot” focus. 1. Align the monitor screen’s focus frame with the subject you want to focus on and then half-press the shutter button. button the rest of the way to shoot. NOTE • Focus lock also causes exposure (AE) to be locked.
4. Press the shutter button all the way down Quick Shutter without pausing. If you press the shutter button all the way without waiting for Auto Focus while Quick Shutter is turned on, the camera will record the image using a high-speed focus operation that is much faster than normal Auto Focus. This helps to avoid missing a special moment while you wait for the camera to Auto Focus. • Some images may be out of focus when Quick Shutter is used.
Using Fixed Focus (Pan Focus) Using Manual Focus Pan Focus (PF) fixes focus for a relatively wide focus range, which means you can shoot without waiting for the Auto Focus operation to finish. With Manual Focus, the camera automatically enlarges the subject on the monitor screen, which helps you manually adjust focus. Manual focus can be used for shoot such images as moving trains. Before the train arrives, manually focus on an electric pole or some other object.
2. Use [W] and [X] to focus the image, as you NOTE view the results on the monitor screen. • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 67) while shooting with manual focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range. Example: MF cm – * will be replaced by the actual focus range values. At this time the image that is within the boundary will enlarge and fill the monitor screen, which aids in focusing.
3. Use [W] and [X] to adjust the exposure Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift) compensation value. [X]: Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subjects and backlit subjects. * Increasing the EV value also works well with the BEST SHOT “Backlight” scene. You can manually adjust an image’s exposure value (EV value) before shooting it.
4. After the EV value is the way you want, press NOTE [SET] to apply it. • You also can change the EV Shift setting using the menu that appears when you press [MENU] (pages 49, 215). • Performing an EV shift operation while using multi-pattern metering will cause the metering mode to switch automatically to center weighted metering. The metering mode will return to multi-pattern metering when you change the exposure compensation value to 0.0 (page 112).
Controlling White Balance Select this setting: To do this: Shooting on a cloudy day can give your subject a blue cast, while shooting under white fluorescent lighting can give your subject a green cast. White balance corrects for different types of lighting so the colors in your images always look natural. Let the camera adjust white balance automatically Shoot outdoors on a clear day Daylight 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. Shoot outdoors on an overcast rainy day, in the shade, etc.
■ Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually NOTE • You also can change the white balance setting using the menu that appears when you press [MENU] (pages 49, 215). • 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.
4. Under the lighting conditions you plan to use Specifying ISO Sensitivity when shooting, point the camera at a blank white piece of paper so it fills the entire monitor screen and then press the shutter button. ISO sensitivity is a value that expresses sensitivity to light. A larger value indicates higher sensitivity, which is better for shooting when available lighting is dim. If you want to use faster shutter speeds, you should use a higher ISO sensitivity value.
3. Use [W] and [X] to select the setting you want IMPORTANT! and then press [SET]. To shoot with this level of sensitivity: Select this setting: Automatically selected by camera. Auto Low ISO 50 • Using flash with high ISO sensitivity can cause problems with subjects that close to the camera. • “Auto” ISO sensitivity always is used for movies, regardless of the current ISO sensitivity setting.
Center Weighted Center weighted metering concentrates on the center of the focus area to measure light. Use this metering method when you want to exert some control over exposure, without leaving settings totally up to the camera. Specifying the Metering Mode The metering mode determines what part of the subject is metered for exposure. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the “Quality” tab, select “Metering” and Spot Spot metering takes readings at a very small area.
Using the Camera’s Filter Effects IMPORTANT! • The metering mode will change to “Center Weighted” automatically if you change the EV shift value (page 106) to anything other than 0.0 while “Multi” is selected. The metering mode will change back to “Center Weighted” when the EV shift value is changed back to 0.0. • When “Multi” is selected as the metering mode, the icon will not be displayed on the monitor screen when you return to the REC mode information display (page 211).
Controlling Image Sharpness Controlling Color Saturation Use the following procedure to adjust the sharpness of subject outlines in your images. Use the following procedure to adjust the saturation of colors in your images. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the “Quality” tab, select “Sharpness” and 2. On the “Quality” tab, select “Saturation” and then press [X]. then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want 3.
i Adjusting Image Contrast Date Stamping Snapshots Use the following procedure to adjust the contrast of your images. You can have the snapshot’s recording date only, or date and time stamped in the lower right corner of the image. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the “Quality” tab, select “Contrast” and 2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “Timestamp” and then press [X]. then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want 3.
Using the On-screen Histogram to Check Exposure IMPORTANT! • Even if you do not stamp the date and/or time with Timestamp, you can do so later using the DPOF function and the printing software function (page 180). • Once date and time information is stamped in a print, it cannot be edited or deleted. • Use the “Date Style” setting (page 167) to specify the Year/ Month/Day format of the date.
■ How to Use the Histogram A histogram towards the right side results when the overall image is light. A histogram that is too far to the right may result in “white out” of the light areas of an image, as shown in the nearby image. A histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an image in terms of the number of pixels. The vertical axis indicates the number of pixels, while the horizontal axis indicates lightness.
Other Useful Recording Functions IMPORTANT! • A centered histogram does not necessarily guarantee optimum exposure. If you intentionally want to over expose or under expose the image, you may not want a centered histogram. • Due to the limitations of exposure compensation, you may not be able to achieve an optimum histogram configuration. • Use of the flash and certain shooting conditions can cause the histogram to indicate exposure that is different from the actual exposure of the image when it was shot.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Using Key Customize to Assign Functions [W] and [X] 2. On the “REC” tab, select “L/R Key”, and then Key Customize lets you assign any one of the five functions listed below to the [W] and [X] keys. Once you do, you will be able to use the assigned functions while shooting snapshots or movies, without going through the menus. For details about each of the functions, see the referenced page numbers.
Displaying an On-screen Grid Displaying the Image You Just Recorded (Image Review) The on-screen grid can be displayed on the REC mode monitor screen for easy alignment when composing images. When you purchase your camera, it is initially configured with the Image Review feature turned on. Image Review displays the image you just recorded so you can check it. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the “REC” tab, select “Review” and then press [X]. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 3.
Using Icon Help IMPORTANT! • The icons listed below do not appear on the display while icon help is turned off. – Flash mode icon (page 71) – White balance AWB icon (page 108) – Metering mode icon (page 112) Icon help displays guidance text about an icon when you select it on the monitor screen while in the REC mode (page 211). • Icon help text is displayed for the following functions: Recording mode, metering, flash mode, white balance, selftimer, EV shift.
4. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want Using Mode Memory to Configure Power On Default Settings and then press [SET]. You can configure the camera so it saves certain settings in “mode memory” whenever it is turned off, and restores the settings the next time you turn the camera back on. This keeps you from having to configure the camera each time you turn it off and on. See step 4 of the setting procedure below for information about the settings you can save with mode memory.
Setting Mode Memory On BEST SHOT*1 Exits BEST SHOT when camera is turned off. Flash Auto Focus Auto White Balance Auto ISO AF Area Metering *1 “On” restores the selected BEST SHOT scene when the camera is turned back on. “Off” exits BEST SHOT when the camera is turned off. *2 Optical zoom position only.
Resetting the Camera to Its Initial Factory Defaults IMPORTANT! • The following are not initialized when you reset the camera (page 216). – Home Time setup – World Time setup – Adjust – Date Style – Language – Video Out Use the following procedure when you want to return to the camera to its initial factory default settings, which are the ones that are configured when you first purchase the camera. See “Menu Reference” on page 214 for the initial factory default setting for each menu item. 1.
VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES • This will display one of the snapshots in memory, along with some information about the settings used to shoot it (page 213). Viewing a Snapshot Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s monitor screen. File Type Folder/File Names 1. Press [ ] to enter the PLAY mode.
2. Use [W] and [X] to scroll between images. Listening to the Audio of an Audio Snapshot Press [X] to scroll forward and [W] to scroll back. [X] [X] [W] [W] You can use the following procedure to play the audio of an audio snapshot. An audio snapshot is indicated by the “ ” file type icon. 1. Enter the PLAY mode and then use [W] and [X] to display the audio snapshot whose audio you want to play. NOTE • Holding down [W] or [X] scrolls at high speed.
Audio Playback Controls Viewing a Movie To do this: Do this: Fast forward or fast reverse playback Hold down [X] or [W]. Pause or restart playback Press [SET]. Adjust volume Press [T] and then use [S] and [T]. Change on-screen indicators Press [S] (DISP). Stop playback Press [MENU]. Use the following procedure to view a movie on the camera’s monitor screen. 1. Enter the PLAY mode and then use [W] and [X] to display the movie you want to play. • Check the file type icon.
To switch to the REC mode Press [ ]. Movie Playback Controls To do this: Do this: Fast forward or fast reverse playback. • Each press of either button increases the speed of the fast forward or fast reverse operation up to three steps. Hold down [X] or [W]. To do this: Do this: Zoom in up to 3.5X • While an image is zoomed, you can use [S] [T] [W] and [X] to move around and view the parts of the image that do not fit on the monitor screen. Press the zoom button ( ). Stop playback Press [MENU].
Playing a Slideshow on the Camera Images (Select the files you want to include in the slideshow.) The slideshow feature lets you play the files stored in memory in sequence, automatically. You can configure the slideshow so it plays the files the way you want. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the “PLAY” tab, select “Slideshow” and then press [X]. • All images: Includes all snapshots, movies, and audio in memory. • Only: Includes snapshots and audio snapshots only. • Only: Includes movies only.
Effect (Select a special effect.) B 4. Use [S] and [T] to select “Start” and then Use [S] and [T] to select the effect you want. • Pattern 1, 2, 3, 4: Applies preset effects in sequence. • Random: Applies preset effects (Pattern 1, 2, 3, 4) in random sequence. • Off: No effect applied. – The “Effect” setting is disabled when “Favorites” is selected for “Images”, or when the “Interval” setting is “MAX”, “1” or “2”. press [SET] to start the slideshow.
Viewing Camera Images on a TV IMPORTANT! • All button operations are disabled while the slideshow is switching from one image to another. Wait until an image is stopped on the display before performing a button operation. If a button does not work, wait a bit and try again. Use the procedure below to view snapshots and movies on a TV screen. 1. Use the AV cable that comes with the camera to connect the camera to a TV.
• When connecting the bundled AV cable to the camera’s USB/AV port, insert the plug into the port until you feel it click securely into place. Failure to insert the plug fully can result in poor communication or malfunction of the connected components. • Some metal of the plug is visible even when the plug is inserted correctly. To turn off the camera You can turn off the camera by pressing the camera’s [ON/OFF] button.
■ Selecting the Screen Aspect Ratio and Video Output System NOTE • You can use the camera to connect to a DVD recorder or video deck and record images from the camera. There are various different methods you can use in order to connect to another device when recording images. The following describes one method for connection using the AV cable that comes with the camera. – DVD recorder or video deck: Connect to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN terminals.
Zooming the Displayed Image IMPORTANT! • Select the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) that matches the type of TV you plan to use. You may also need to configure the aspect ratio setting on your TV as well. Incorrect aspect ratio settings on the camera and/or the TV can result in abnormal image display. • Images will not display correctly unless the camera’s video signal output setting matches the video signal system of the TV or other video equipment.
To zoom back out, press the zoom button ( ). Using the 12-image Screen • If display indicators are turned on, an indicator in the lower right corner of the monitor screen shows what part of the zoomed image is currently displayed. You can use the procedure below to display a screen that shows 12 images. 1. In the PLAY mode, To return to image to normal size Selection Boundary press the zoom button ( ). Press [MENU] or [BS].
Using the Calendar Screen NOTE • The year and month on the calendar is displayed using the same format as you selected for the “Date Style” setting (page 168). Use the following procedure to display a calendar, which shows the first image recorded on each date of a particular month. This screen helps to make searching for an image quicker and easier. IMPORTANT! 1.
EDITING IMAGES 4. Use [S] and [T] to select an image size, and Resizing a Snapshot then press [SET]. You can reduce the size of a snapshot and save the result as a separate snapshot. The original snapshot is also retained. You can resize a snapshot to any one of the following sizes. Image Size (Pixels) Larger • When you select an image size, it will start to cycle through the following information: Image Size Number of Pixels Print Size .
Cropping a Snapshot IMPORTANT! • You cannot resize a VGA (640 × 480 pixels) size image. • Resizing a snapshot shot with an aspect ratio of 16:9 or 3:2 will cause the left and right sides of the image to be cut off. The aspect ratio of the resulting image will be 4:3. • The recording date of the resized version of the snapshot will be the same as the recording date of the original snapshot. You can crop a snapshot to trim parts you do not need, and save the result in a separate file.
4. Use the zoom button to zoom, and [S], [T], Keystone Correction [W], and [X] to move around the zoomed image to display the part you want to extract. Use the following procedure to correct the snapshot of a blackboard, document, poster, photograph, or other rectangular object that is out of square because it was recorded at an angle. Performing keystone correction on an image causes a new (corrected) 2M (1600 × 1200 pixels) size image to be stored as a separate file. 5.
4. Use [W] and [X] to Using Color Restoration to Correct the Color of an Old Photograph select the candidate you want to correct. press [SET]. Color restoration let you correct the old color of a photograph shot with a digital camera. This function is useful for correcting existing old photographs, posters, etc. • Performing color restoration on an image causes a new (restored) 2M (1600 × 1200 pixels) size image to be stored as a separate file.
6. Use the zoom button to change the cropping IMPORTANT! boundary to the desired size. • If the original image is smaller than 2M (1600 × 1200 pixels) size, the new (restored) version will be the same size as the original one. • When you display a restored image on the camera’s monitor screen, the date and time indicate when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was corrected. 7. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to move the selection boundary to the desired location and then press [SET].
5. When all the settings are the way you want, Editing the Date and Time of an Image press [SET] to apply them. Use the procedure in this section to change the date and time of a previously recorded image. • After editing the time and date, display the image to confirm that the date and time are correct. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [W] and [X] to display IMPORTANT! the image whose date and time you want to edit.
Rotating an Image IMPORTANT! • You cannot rotate an image that is protected. To rotate a protected snapshot, first remove its protection (page 154). • Zoomed images cannot be rotated. • The original (unrotated) version of a snapshot’s image will be displayed on the 12-image screen and the calendar screen. Perform the following procedure to rotate the image currently on the monitor screen. This feature comes in handy with a snapshot that you shot using portrait (vertical) orientation.
Editing a Movie on the Camera IMPORTANT! • When you edit a movie, only the result is saved. The original movie is not retained. Once you perform an editing operation, you will not be able to undo it. • A movie that is shorter than five seconds cannot be edited. • The movie editing operation is supported only for movies that were recorded with this camera. • You will not be able to edit a movie if the amount of remaining memory capacity is less than the size of the movie file you want to edit.
1. Play back the movie you want to edit. 5. Select the frame (point) where you want to cut the movie. 2. Press [SET] to pause playback. • Check to make sure that “ ” (cut icon) is displayed on the monitor screen. If it isn’t, press [SET] again. Cut range (red) Cut icon 3. Press [T]. • You could also perform the following steps in place of steps 1 through 3 above. 1 In the PLAY mode, select the movie you want to edit and then press [MENU]. 2 On the “PLAY” tab, select “Movie Editing” and then press [X].
6. Press [T] to perform the required cut 7. In response to the confirmation message that operation(s). appears, use [S] and [T] to select “Yes” and then press [SET]. For this type of cut operation: Do this: Cut (To-Point Cut) Select the point up to which you want to cut and then press [T]. Cut (From-Point Cut) Select the point from which you want to cut and then press [T]. Cut (Point-To-Point Cut) 1. Select the start point of the center segment and then press [T]. 2.
Creating a Snapshot of a Movie Frame (MOTION PRINT) 1-frame Snapshot (VGA 640 × 480 pixels) This format creates a snapshot using the selected movie frame only. MOTION PRINT lets you capture a movie frame and use it to create a snapshot. The snapshot you create can be either of the two formats described below. 9-frame Snapshot (2M 1600 × 1200 pixels) This format puts the selected movie frame in the center, the four frames that precede it along top and the four frames that follow it along the bottom. 1.
5. Use [W] and [X] to scroll through the movie frames and search for the one you want to use as the image of the snapshot. • Holding down [W] or [X] scrolls at high speed. 6. After displaying the movie frame you want, press [SET]. • If you selected “9 frames” in step 4, the camera will create a 9-frame snapshot with the frame you selected in step 6 in the center. • If you selected “1 frame” in step 4, the camera will create a snapshot of the frame you selected in step 6.
USING AUDIO 4. Press the shutter button to start audio Adding Audio to a Snapshot recording. The dubbing feature of your camera lets you add audio to a snapshot after you shoot it. A snapshot that includes audio (regardless of whether the audio was recorded on the spot or added later) is indicated by the “ ” icon. You can re-record a snapshot’s audio whenever you want. You can record up to about 30 seconds of audio for a snapshot. 5. Press the shutter button again to stop audio recording.
■ Re-recording Snapshot Audio 5. Press the shutter button to start audio recording. IMPORTANT! This deletes the previous recording and replaces it with the new one. • Note that you cannot restore the original audio once you delete or re-record the audio of a snapshot. 6. Press the shutter button again to stop audio 1. In the PLAY mode, use [W] and [X] to scroll recording. through images and display the snapshot whose audio you want to re-record.
3. Press the shutter button to start recording. Recording Audio Only (Voice Recording) • The operation lamp flashes green while recording is in progress. • Pressing [SET] during recording will insert a marker into the recording. During later playback, you will be able to jump to the markers in the recording. Voice Recording lets you record audio only, without a snapshot or movie. Using built-in memory only, you get up to about 24 minutes of Voice Recording. 4.
Voice Recording Playback Controls NOTE • You can also play back Voice Recording data on your computer using Windows Media Player or QuickTime. • Your camera supports the following audio data formats. – Audio Data: WAVE/ADPCM (.WAV extension) – Approximate Audio File Size: 165 KB (30-second recording at 5.5KB per second) • See page 80 for recording precautions. To do this: Do this: Fast forward or fast reverse playback. Hold down [X] or [W]. Pause or restart playback Press [SET].
MANAGING YOUR FILES Files and Folders Your camera treats each snapshot, movie, and Voice Recording, as a separate file. You can delete, protect, and copy files as required. Files are grouped in folders that are created automatically by the camera. Files and folders have their own unique names, which are assigned automatically by the camera. • For details about how folders are organized in memory, see “Memory Folder Structure” (page 206).
Protecting a File Against Deletion NOTE • You can view folder and file names on your computer. For details about how file names are displayed on the camera’s monitor screen, see page 211. • The total number of folders and files that is allowed depends on the image size and quality, and capacity of the memory card being used for storage. You can protect an important file to ensure that it cannot be deleted accidentally.
■ Protecting All Files in Memory 4. Use [S] and [T] to select “On” and then press [SET]. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. An image that is protected is indicated by the “ ” icon. 2. On the “PLAY” tab, select “Protect” and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select “All Files : On” and 5. Now you can repeat steps 3 and 4 to protect then press [SET]. another image or exit this procedure by pressing [MENU]. This protects all files currently in memory. 4. Press [MENU].
5. Use [S] and [T] to select “Save”, and then Using the FAVORITE Folder press [SET]. The FAVORITE folder is located in the camera’s built-in memory, and you can use it to store personal snapshots that you do not want displayed during normal PLAY mode operations. FAVORITE folder snapshots remain in camera memory, even if you change to a different memory card. This saves a copy of the snapshot to the FAVORITE folder. 6.
■ Viewing Snapshots in the FAVORITE Folder Perform the following steps to view FAVORITE folder contents on your computer. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 1. Remove the memory card from the camera. 2. On the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites” and 2. Connect the camera to the computer. then press [X]. 3. Perform the required operations on your 3. Use [S] and [T] to select “Show” and then computer to navigate to the camera’s memory and display the FAVORITE folder contents. press [SET]. 4.
■ Copying All Files in Built-in Memory to a Memory Card Copying Files Files can be copied from the camera’s built-in memory to a memory card, or from a memory card to built-in memory. This makes it possible, for example, to perform the following steps and copy a file from your memory card to another person’s memory card. 1 Copy the file from your memory card to the camera’s built-in memory. 2 Remove your memory card and insert the other person’s memory card.
■ Copying a Single File from a Memory Card to Built-in Memory 7. Now you can repeat steps 5 and 6 to copy another file, or you can exit this procedure by pressing [MENU]. With this procedure, files must be copied one-by-one. 1. Load the memory card that contains the file NOTE • Files are copied to the folder in built-in memory whose name has the largest serial number. you want to copy into the camera. 2. Turn on the camera, enter the PLAY mode and then press [MENU]. 3.
DELETING FILES You can delete files you no longer need, or after you transfer them to your computer’s hard disk or print them. This frees up memory for new files. You can delete one specific file, or you can delete all files currently in memory. Here we will explain the different file delete procedures, including how to delete snapshots from the FAVORITE folders. Deleting a Specific File 1. In the PLAY mode, press [T] ( ). IMPORTANT! • Remember that a file delete operation cannot be undone.
Deleting All Files 1. In the PLAY mode, press [T] ( Deleting FAVORITE Folder Snapshots You can delete a single snapshot, or you can delete all the snapshots currently in the FAVORITE folder. ). 2. Use [S] and [T] to select “All Files Delete” 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. and then press [SET]. 2. On the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites” and 3. In response to the confirmation message that then press [X]. appears, use [S] and [T] to select “Yes”.
OTHER SETTINGS ■ Setting the Operation Tone Volume Level Configuring Camera Sound Settings 1. Press [MENU]. Your camera lets you configure the following sound settings. • Type of sound and volume for shutter release and other operations • Volume level for movie and Voice Recording playback 2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds” and then press [X]. ■ Selecting the Operation Sound 3. Use [S] and [T] to select “ 1. Press [MENU]. 4. Use [W] and [X] to specify the playback Operation”.
■ Setting the Playback Volume Level Turning the Startup Screen On or Off You can use this procedure to set the playback volume level for movies and audio snapshots, independent of the operation tone volume. You can configure the camera to display a startup screen of an image you recorded, whenever you turn it on. • Even if you configure startup screen settings in the PLAY mode, the startup screen does not appear when turn on the camera by pressing [ ] (PLAY). 1. Press [MENU]. 2.
Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Rule NOTE • The following are the types of images that you can select for the startup screen. – Special startup screen images built into the camera – Snapshots – Audio snapshots (Audio does not play.) • Only one startup screen image can be in effect at any time. To change the startup screen to another image, simply overwrite the current image with the new one. • Formatting built-in memory (page 172) will delete the current startup screen image.
To have the camera do this: Remember the numbers used for files. Files will be named using the next sequential number, even if files are deleted or if a blank memory card is loaded. • If a memory card is loaded that already has files stored on it and the largest sequential number in the existing file names is greater than the largest sequential number remembered by the camera, numbering of new files will start from the largest sequential number in the existing file names plus 1.
■ Setting the Date and Time for Your Home City 3. Use [S] and [T] to select “Home” and then press [X]. 1. Press [MENU]. 4. Use [S] and [T] to select “City” and then press [X]. 2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “Adjust” and then 5. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the area press [X]. where your Home City is located and then press [SET]. 3. Set the date and the time. 6. Use [S] and [T] to select your home city and then press [SET]. 7.
■ Changing the Date Format NOTE You can select from among three different formats for the date. • This setting also affects the Operation Panel date format as shown below (page 52). 1. Press [MENU]. 2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “Date Style” and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want When this date format setting is selected: The Operation Panel date appears as: YY/MM/DD or MM/DD/YY MM/DD DD/MM/YY DD/MM and then press [SET].
4. Use [S] and [T] to Using World Time select “City” and then press [X]. You can use the World Time screen to view the current time in zone that is different from your Home City when you go on a trip, etc. World Time displays the current time in 162 cities in 32 time zones around the globe. • To configure the summer time setting, use [S] and [T] to select “DST” and then select “On”. • Summer time is used in some areas to advance the current time setting by one hour during the summer months.
■ Switching between the Home Time and World Time Screens Changing the Display Language You can use the procedure below to select a display text language. • The number and types of languages depend on the geographic area where the camera was marketed. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time” and then press [X]. 1. Press [MENU]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select “World” for the 2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “Language” and World Time screen, or “Home” for the Home Time screen.
3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want Changing the USB Port Protocol and then press [SET]. You can use the procedure below to change the USB communication protocol that is used when exchanging data with a computer, printer, or other external device. Select the protocol that suits the device to which you are connecting. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “USB” and then press [X].
[ ] (REC) and [ Settings ] (PLAY) Button NOTE • With “Power On/Off”, the camera turns off when you press [ ] (REC) in the REC mode or [ ] (PLAY) in the PLAY mode. • The initial factory default for this setting is “Power On”. • Change this setting to anything besides “Disable” before connecting to a TV for image viewing. You configure the camera so it does not turn on when you press the [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) button, or to turn off when you press the [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) button. 1. Press [MENU]. 2.
1. Check to make sure there is no memory card Formatting Built-in Memory loaded in the camera. Formatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it. • If there is a memory card loaded in the camera, remove it. IMPORTANT! 2. Press [MENU]. • Note that data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered. Check to make sure you do not need any of the data in built-in memory before you format it. • Formatting built-in memory also deletes the following.
PRINTING Types of Printing There are three different methods you can use for printing images. Professional Print Service (page 174) Printing at Home Take the memory card that contains the images you want to print to a professional print service. • You can use DPOF settings to specify which images you want to print, the number of copies, and date stamp settings before taking the card in for printing.
■ Printing Precautions Using Your Printer to Print Images • See the documentation that comes with your printer for information about print quality and paper settings. • Contact the manufacturer of your printer to find out if it supports PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT, for new printer versions, etc. • Never disconnect cables or perform any camera operation while printing is in progress. Doing so can cause a printer error.
■ Printing on a Printer that Supports PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT 5. Use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect the camera to a printer. You can connect the camera directly to a PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT compliant printer and print images without going through a computer. • The camera also allows easy connection to a printer. Before connecting to a printer, be sure to perform the following procedure first. USB Cable USB/AV connector USB 1. Press [MENU]. USB Port 2.
• Some metal of the plug is visible even when the plug is inserted correctly. • Take care when connecting the USB cable to the camera or your printer. USB ports and cable plugs are shaped for proper positioning. 10. Use [S] and [T] to select a paper size and then press [SET]. • The following are the available paper sizes. 3.5" × 5", 5" × 7", 4" × 6", A4, 8.5" × 11", By Printer • Selecting “By Printer” prints using a paper size selected on the printer.
12. Use [S] and [T] to select “Print” and then Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number of Copies press [SET]. Printing will start and the message “Busy... Please wait...” will appear on the monitor screen. The message will disappear after a short while, even though printing is still being performed. Pressing any camera button will cause the printing status message to re-appear. The print menu screen will re-appear when printing is complete.
■ Configuring DPOF Settings Individually for Each Image 5. Use [S] and [T] to specify the number of copies. • You can specify up to 99 for the number of copies. Specify 0 if you do not want to print the image. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the “PLAY” tab, 6. If you want to include the date in the image, select “DPOF Printing” and then press [X]. press [BS] to toggle date stamping on and off. • To turn off date stamping, press [BS] so “Off” is displayed.
■ Configuring the Same DPOF Settings for All the Images Clear DPOF settings when you no longer need them! DPOF settings are not cleared automatically after printing is complete. This means that if you perform another printing operation without clearing DPOF settings, printing will be performed in accordance with the last settings you configured.
• You can insert dates using the bundled Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM (page 183) software (Windows only). • Request date stamping when ordering prints from a professional print service – Some print services do not support date printing. Check with your service for more information. Date Stamping You can use any one of the following three methods to include the recording date in the printout of an image.
■ Exif Print Supported Protocols Printing on a printer that also supports Exif Print (Exif 2.2) uses information about shooting conditions recorded with the image to enhance printed image quality. Contact your printer manufacturer for information about models that support Exif Print, printer upgrades, etc. Your camera supports the protocols described below.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER What you can do Connecting the camera to a computer provides you with the capabilities described below. Transfer images to the camera You can use your computer to view camera images and for long-term storage of images. • With some versions of Windows you need View and to install the USB driver that comes store images* bundled with the camera. • Installation of a USB driver is not required for the Apple Macintosh.
The procedures you need to perform when using the camera with your computer and when using the bundled software are different for Windows and the Macintosh. • Windows users should refer to “Using the Camera with a Windows Computer” on page 183. • Macintosh users should refer to “Using the Camera with a Macintosh” on page 199. Using the Camera with a Windows Computer Install the required software in accordance with what version of Windows you are running and what you want to do.
Objective Windows Version Install this software: See page: Play movies Vista/XP/ 2000/Me/ 98SE/98 DirectX 9.0c Windows 2000/98SE/98 Users of the above operating systems also need to install DirectX 9.0c if DirectX 9.0 or greater is not already installed on your system (page 193). • Windows Media Player is not included on the CDROM that comes bundled with the camera, but it is included with Windows. Use the Windows Media Player application that is installed with Windows for playback.
■ Computer System Requirements for Bundled Software Photo Transport 1.0 Computer system requirements are different for each of the applications. Be sure to check the requirements for the particular application you are trying to use. Note that the values provided here are minimum requirements for running each application. Actual requirements are greater, depending on the number of images and the sizes of the images being handled. HD Memory : At least 64MB : At least 2MB Adobe Reader 6.
■ Installing the USB Driver (Windows 98SE and 98 Only) Viewing and Storing Images on a Computer Do not try to establish a connection between the camera and computer before installing the USB driver on the computer. You can view and store images (snapshot and movie files) on your computer by connecting to the camera. • Depending on what version of Windows your computer is running, you may need to install the USB driver from the bundled CD-ROM first.
■ Connecting the Camera to Your Computer the First Time 3. Click “USB driver B” to select it and then click “Install”. 1. Make sure the camera’s battery is fully 4. Follow the instructions that appear on the charged. dialog box and click “Next”. 2. Turn on the camera, and then press [MENU]. 5. When the final screen is reached, click • It makes no difference whether the camera is in the REC mode or the PLAY mode. “Finish”.
• Some metal of the plug is visible even when the plug is inserted correctly. • Take care when connecting the USB cable to the camera or your computer. USB ports and cable plugs are shaped for proper positioning. 5. Turn off the camera, and connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the camera’s USB/AV connector and your computer’s USB port. USB Port USB Cable 6. Turn on the camera.
■ Viewing Camera Images on Your Computer IMPORTANT! After connecting the camera to your computer, you can view camera images on your computer screen. • Never disconnect the USB cable without exiting the USB mode first. Doing so can corrupt image data. See “Disconnect the camera from the computer” on page 192 for the correct steps you need to perform to disconnect the camera from the computer safely. 1. Windows XP users: Click “Start” and then “My Computer”.
■ Saving an Image on Your Computer 5. Double-click the file that contains the image you want to view. In order to work on an image or put it into an album, you must first save it to your computer. To save a camera image to your computer, you must first establish a connection between them. This displays the image. • For information about file names, see “Memory Folder Structure” on page 206. 1. Windows XP users: Click “Start” and then “My Computer”. Windows Vista users: Click “Start” and then “Computer”.
5. Windows XP users: Click “Start” and then “My IMPORTANT! Documents”. Windows Vista users: Click “Start” and then “Documents”. Windows 2000/Me/98SE/98 users: Doubleclick “My Documents” to open it. • Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files that are in the camera’s built-in memory or memory card.
■ Disconnect the camera from the computer Transfer of Images from the Camera and Management of Images on the Computer Windows Vista/XP/98SE/98 Users To manage images on your computer, you need to install the Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM application from the CD-ROM that comes with the camera. Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM lets you import images from the camera to your computer automatically, to arrange images by recording date, and to display images in a calendar format. Press the camera’s [ON/OFF] button.
4. Click “Install” for Photo Loader with HOT 1. On your computer, click “Start”, “All ALBUM. Programs”, “Accessories”, “System Tools” and then “System Information”. 5. Follow the instructions that appear on your 2. On the “Tools” menu, select “DirectX computer screen to install Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM. Diagnostic Tool”. 3. On the “System” tab, check to make sure that Checking Your Computer’s DirectX Version the “DirectX Version” is 9.0 or higher.
Playing Movies Transferring Images to the Camera Windows Media Player, which is already installed on most computers, can be used for movie playback. To play back a movie, first copy the movie to your computer and then doubleclick the movie file. In order to return images from your computer memory back to the camera, install Photo Transport on your computer from the CD-ROM that comes with the camera. ■ Installing Photo Transport ■ Movie Playback Precautions 1.
4. Click “Install” for Photo Transport. 3. Drop the image data you want to transfer to the camera onto the Photo Transport Transfer button. 5. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to install Photo Transport. Move your mouse pointer to the image file you want to transfer, and then hold down your mouse button. Keeping your mouse button depressed, drag the mouse pointer and the image file along with it to the Photo Transport Transfer button, and then release the mouse button.
4. Follow the instructions that appear on the ■ Transferring screen captures to the camera display to transfer the image file to the camera. 1. First, connect the camera to your computer. • See page 187 for information about connecting the camera to your computer. • The image transfer method and detailed image settings used depend on the Photo Transport settings. For details, see Photo Transport help (page 197). 2. On your computer, click “Start”, “All Programs”, “Casio” and then “Photo Transport”.
5. Use your mouse to select the area of the 6. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen you want to capture. display to transfer a capture of the selected area to the camera. Move your mouse pointer to the upper left corner of the area you want to capture and then hold down your mouse button. Keeping your mouse button depressed, drag the pointer down to the right corner of the area and then release the mouse button.
Viewing User Documentation (PDF) Files User Registration 1. Start up your computer, and place the bundled You can perform user registration over the Internet. To do so, of course, you need to be able to connect to the Internet with your computer. CD-ROM into its CD-ROM drive. • Normally, this should cause the menu screen to appear automatically. If your computer does not display the menu screen automatically, navigate to the CD-ROM on your computer and then double-click the “MENU.exe” file. 1.
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Objective OS Version Install the required software in accordance with what version of the Macintosh OS you are running and what you want to do. Objective • Viewing images on your Macintosh • Storing images on your Macintosh Transfer of images from the camera and management of images on your Macintosh OS Version Install this software: OS 9/OS X • USB driver not required.
Viewing and Storing Images on a Macintosh ■ Connecting the Camera to Your Macintosh the First Time You can view and store images (snapshot and movie files) on your Macintosh by connecting to the camera. 1. Make sure the camera’s battery is fully charged. 2. Turn on the camera, and then press [MENU]. IMPORTANT! • It makes no difference whether the camera is in a REC mode or the PLAY mode. • Connection is not supported to a Macintosh running Mac OS 8.6 or lower, or Mac OS X 10.0.
USB Port 6. Turn on the camera. USB Cable Camera-Macintosh Connection Pressing the camera’s [ON/OFF] button puts it into the USB mode, which is indicated by the camera’s operation lamp lighting green. In this mode, your Macintosh recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or the camera’s built-in memory if it does not have a memory card loaded) as a drive. The appearance of the drive icon depends on the Mac OS version you are using.
■ Connecting the Camera to Your Macintosh after the First Time 4. Double-click the file that contains the image you want to view. This displays the image. Since you need to configure menu settings only the first time you connect the camera to your Macintosh, later connections are much simpler. IMPORTANT! • Do not leave the same image displayed on your Macintosh screen for a long time. Doing so can cause image “burn in”. 1.
■ Disconnect the camera from the Macintosh IMPORTANT! • Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files that are in the camera’s built-in memory or memory card. Doing so can cause problems with the camera’s image management data, which will make it impossible to play back images on the camera and can drastically alter remaining memory capacity. Whenever you want to modify, delete, move, or rename an image, do so only on images that have been copied to your Macintosh.
Playing Movies Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) You can use QuickTime, which comes bundled with your operating system, to play back movies. To play back a movie, first copy the movie to your Macintosh and then double-click the movie file. You must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer in order to view the contents of a PDF file. If you don’t, go to the Adobe Systems Incorporated website and install Acrobat Reader. ■ Movie Playback Precautions 1.
■ Other types of computers Reading Files Directly from a Memory Card Use either of the method described below. – Use a commercially available SD memory card/ SDHC memory card reader/writer. See the user documentation that comes with the SD memory card/ SDHC memory card reader/writer for details about how to use it. – Use a commercially available PC card reader/writer in combination with a commercially available PC card adapter (for SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MMC, and MMCplus).
■ Memory Folder Structure Memory Card Data (DCIM Folder) DCIM The camera stores images you shoot and other data in accordance with the Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF). ■ About DCF DCF is a system that defines both image file formats and the structure of the folders that store data. This makes it possible for a digital camera, printer, or other DCF-compliant device to display or print image data from another DCF device. 100CASIO*1 CIMG0001.JPG CIMG0002.AVI CIMG0003.WAV CIMG0004.JPG CIMG0004.
• DPOF File Folder Folder that contains DPOF files, etc. • BEST SHOT Folder Folder that contains BEST SHOT user setup files • User Setup File File of a BEST SHOT user setup • FAVORITE Folder Folder that contains Favorites image files. Size of images is 320 × 240 pixels. • Startup Screen File File for storing the startup screen image. This file is created when you specify an image for use as the startup screen image.
■ Built-in Memory and Memory Card Data Handling Precautions • When saving camera data to a computer hard disk, MO disk, or other medium, be sure to transfer the entire DCIM folder and its contents. Changing the name of the DCIM to a date or something similar after you copy it to your computer is a good way to keep track of multiple DCIM folders. When moving the folder back to the camera, however, be sure to change its name back to DCIM. This camera does not recognize any folder name besides DCIM.
APPENDIX Back General Guide 78 9 The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each part is explained.
■ Battery Charger Bottom 1 ck bt bs 2 br br Battery/Memory Card Slots (pages 34, 46) bs USB/AV Connector (pages 175, 188, 200) bt Tripod Hole 3 1 [CHARGE] lamp 2 Contacts 3 AC jack Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.
Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators, icons, and values to keep you informed of the camera’s status. • The sample screens in this section are intended to show you the locations of all the indicators and figures that can appear on the monitor screen in various modes. They do not represent screens that actually appear on the camera.
■ Movie Recording Mode 1 Panel : On 2 3 4 8 5 7 45 Panel : Off 1 Recording Mode 2 Remaining Movie Memory Capacity (page 81) 3 Movie Image Quality (page 81) 4 Focus Mode (page 97) 5 White Balance Setting (page 108) 6 Exposure Compensation (page 106) 7 Battery Level Indicator (page 38) 8 Histogram (page 116) 6 1 2 3 8 7 6 212 APPENDIX
■ Snapshot Playback Mode 12 ■ Movie Playback Mode 3 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 bq bp 4 5 6 bo bnbmblbk 7 1 File Type (page 125) bn Recording Mode 2 Protect Indicator (page 154) bo Battery Level Indicator (page 38) 3 Folder Name/File Name (page 153) bp Histogram (page 116) 4 Snapshot Image Quality bq Exposure Compensation (page 63) 3 1 File Type (page 127) 2 Protect Indicator (page 154) 3 Folder Name/File Name (page 153) 4 Movie Recording Time (page 106) (page 127) 5 Snapshot Image Size 5 Movie Image Qu
Menu Reference The tables in this section show the items that appears on the menus that appear on the monitor screen when you press [MENU]. The items included on the menus depend on whether the camera is in the REC mode or PLAY mode. • An asterisk (*) indicates reset default settings.
Quality Tab Menu Size 7M (3072 × 2304)* / 3:2 (3072 × 2048) / 16:9 (3072 × 1728) / 5M (2560 × 1920) / 3M (2048 × 1536) / 2M (1600 × 1200) / VGA (640 × 480) Quality (Snapshots) Fine / Normal* / Economy Quality (Movies) HQ* / Normal / LP EV Shift –2.0 / –1.7 / –1.3 / –1.0 / –0.7 / –0.3 / 0.0* / +0.3 / +0.7 / +1.0 / +1.3 / +1.7 / +2.
Set Up Tab Menu Video Out NTSC 4:3* / NTSC 16:9 / PAL 4:3 / PAL 16:9 Panel On* / Off Format Format / Cancel* Display Wide* / 4:3 Reset Reset / Cancel* Sounds Startup* / Half Shutter / Shutter / Operation / Operation / Play Startup On (Selectable image) / Off* File No. Continue* / Reset World Time Home* / World Home Time setup (city, DST, etc.) World Time setup (city, DST, etc.
■ PLAY Mode “Set Up” Tab PLAY Tab Menu • The contents of the “Set Up” tab are the same in the REC mode and PLAY mode.
■ REC Mode Indicator Lamps Operation Lamp The camera has lamps: an Operation Lamp and an Self-timer Lamp. These Lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the camera. Meaning Color Status Lit Operation Lamp Operational (Power on, recording enabled). / Auto Focus operation was successful. / LCD is off or in sleep state. Green Storing movie or processing image. / Image is Flashing being stored. / Cannot Auto Focus. / Card is being formatted. / Powering down.
Battery Charger Lamp Reference IMPORTANT! • Never remove the memory card from the camera while the operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so will cause the image you shot to be lost. The battery charger has a [CHARGE] lamp that lights or flashes in accordance with the battery charger operation that is being performed. [CHARGE] lamp ■ PLAY mode Operation Lamp Meaning Color Status Lit Green Operational (Power on, recording enabled).
Troubleshooting Guide Finding the Problem and Fixing It Problem Possible Causes and Action Power Supply Power does not turn on. 1) The battery may not be oriented correctly (page 36). 2) The battery may be dead. Charge the battery (page 34). If the battery goes dead soon after being charged, it means the battery has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced. Purchase a separately available CASIO NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery. Camera suddenly powers down.
Problem Possible Causes and Action The flash does not fire. 1) If “ ” (Flash Off) is selected as the flash mode, change to another mode (page 71). 2) If the battery is dead, charge it (page 34). 3) If a BEST SHOT scene that uses the “ ” (Flash Off) flash mode is selected, change to a different flash mode (page 71) or select a different BEST SHOT scene (page 84). Camera powers down during self-timer countdown. The battery may be dead. Charge the battery (page 34).
Problem Possible Causes and Action Though available lighting is bright, the faces of people in the image are dark. Not enough light is reaching the subjects. Change the flash mode setting to “ synchro flash (page 71), or use adjust EV shift to the + side (page 106). Subjects are too bright when shooting images in a seashore or ski area. Sunlight reflected by water, sand, or snow, can cause underexposure of images.
Problem Possible Causes and Action Other The wrong date and time are displayed. The date and time setting is wrong. Set the correct date and time (page 165). The messages on the display are in the wrong language. The wrong display language is selected. Change the display language setting (page 169). I can’t transfer images over a USB connection. 1) 2) 3) 4) The USB cable may not be connected securely. Check all connections. USB driver may not be installed. Install the USB driver (page 186).
If you have problems installing the USB driver... You may not be able to install the USB driver properly if you use the USB cable to connect the camera to a computer running Windows 98SE/98 before installing the USB driver from the bundled CD-ROM, or if you have another type of driver installed. This will make it impossible for the computer to recognize the camera when it is connected. If this happens, you will need to re-install the camera’s USB driver.
Display Messages Battery is low. Battery power is low. Cannot correct image! Keystone correction of the image cannot be performed for some reason. The image will be stored as-is, without correction (page 93). Cannot find the file. The image you specified with the slideshow “Images” setting cannot be found. Change the “Images” setting (page 129) and try again. Cannot register any more files.
Record Error Image compression could not be performed for some reason during image data storage. Shoot the image again. There is no image to register. The setup you are trying to save is for an image that cannot be saved as a user BEST SHOT scene. Replenish ink! During printing, the printer is running low on ink or is out of ink. This card is not formatted. The memory card loaded in the camera is not formatted. Format the memory card (page 48).
Storage Capacity Specifications • Snapshots ■ Main Specifications Product Type . . . . . . . Digital Camera Model . . . . . . . . . . . . EX-Z75 ■ Camera Functions Image Files Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Snapshots: JPEG (Exif Version 2.2); DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 1.0 standard; DPOF compliant Movies: Motion JPEG AVI format Audio: WAV Recording Media . . . . . . . .Built-in Memory 8.
Approximate Image File Size Approximate Built-in Memory (8.0MB) Capacity Image Quality 2M (1600 × 1200) Fine 1.
* Based on Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. products. The number of images you can save depends on the type of memory card you are using. * To determine the number of images that can be stored on a memory card of a different capacity, multiply the capacities in the table by the appropriate value. Approximate Focus Range (from lens surface) Auto Focus: 40 cm to (1.3' to ) Macro: 10 cm to 50 cm (3.9" to 19.7") Infinity Mode: Manual: 10 cm to (3.
Monitor Screen . . . . . . . . . 2.6-inch Wide TFT color LCD 114,960 pixels (479 × 240 pixels) Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monitor Screen Timekeeping Functions. . . Built-in quartz digital clock Date and Time: Recorded with image data, Time stamp Auto Calendar: To 2049 World Time: City; Date; Time; Summer time; 162 cities in 32 time zones Input/Output Terminals . . . USB/AV connector USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USB 2.0 (Full-Speed) compatible Microphone . . . . . . . . . . .
■ Power Requirements *1 Number of Shots (CIPA Standard) • Temperature: 23°C (73°F) Power Requirements. . . . . . . Lithium ion rechargeable battery (NP-20) × 1 • Monitor Screen: On • Zoom operation between full wide to full telephoto every 30 seconds, during which two images are recorded, one image with flash; power turned off and back on every time 10 images are recorded.
■ Battery Charger (BC-11L) Power Consumption . . . . .3.7 V DC Approximately 4.0 W Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . .95.4 (W) × 60.6 (H) × 19.6 (D) mm (3.8"(W) × 2.4"(H) × 0.77"(D)) (excluding projections; 16.2 mm (0.64") at thinnest point) Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Approximately 122 g (4.3 oz) (excluding battery and accessories) Bundled Accessories . . . . .
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