EX-Z3 User Documentation Files · The EX-Z3 user documentation available here has been divided among a number of files in order to facilitate downloading. You can download the entire manual, or you can save time by using the table of contents below to find specific information and then download only the files you need. File 1 (File name : exz3_e_1.pdf) 2 INTRODUCTION Unpacking .................................................................... 2 Features ....................................................................... 9 Precautions ................................................................. 11 General Precautions Data Error Precautions Operating conditions Condensation LED Backlight Lens Other 11 12 13 13 14 14 14 Using the Self-timer ................................................... 53 Specifying Image Size and Quality ............................ 55 To specify the image size To specify image quality 55 56 File 2 (File name : exz3_e_2.pdf) 57 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Auto Focus Using the Macro Mode Using the Infinity Mode Using Manual Focus Using Focus Lock 57 58 59 59 60 Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 57 15 QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! ............................................ 15 To configure display language and clock settings ..... 16 To record an image .................................................... 17 To view a recorded image .......................................... 17 To delete an image ..................................................... 18 Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 61 Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 63 Adjusting White Balance Manually Creating Your Own Best Shot Setup 64 66 Using the Best Shot Mode ......................................... 65 Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot) .......................................................... 69 Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot) ........................................................ 71 Using the Movie Mode ............................................... 73 Using the Histogram .................................................. 75 REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................... 76 Specifying ISO Sensitivity Turning Image Review On and Off Assigning Functions to the [ ] and [ ] Keys Specifying Power On Default Settings Resetting the Camera 76 77 77 78 79 19 GETTING READY About This Manual ..................................................... 19 General Guide ............................................................ 20 Camera USB Cradle REC mode PLAY mode Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 20 21 22 23 24 Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 22 Indicator Lamps .......................................................... 24 Attaching the Strap .................................................... 25 Power Requirements ................................................. 25 To load the battery To remove the battery To charge the battery Power Supply Precautions Turning the Camera On and Off Configuring Power Saving Settings 25 27 27 32 35 36 File 3 (File name : exz3_e_3.pdf) 80 PLAYBACK Basic Playback Operation .......................................... 80 Flipping the Display .................................................... 81 Zooming the Display Image ....................................... 82 Resizing an Image ..................................................... 83 Cropping an Image ..................................................... 84 Playing a Movie .......................................................... 85 Displaying the 9-image View ..................................... 86 Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View 87 Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 37 Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 39 To configure display language and clock settings 40 43 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording Precautions About Auto Focus About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 45 46 46 Recording an Image ................................................... 43 Displaying the Calendar Screen ................................ 87 Playing a Slide Show ................................................. 88 To specify the slideshow images To specify the slideshow time To set the slideshow interval Using the Photo Stand Feature 90 91 91 92 Using the Optical Viewfinder ...................................... 47 Using Zoom ................................................................ 48 Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Flash Unit Status Flash Precautions 48 49 52 52 Rotating the Display Image ........................................ 93 Using the Flash .......................................................... 50 1 File 4 (File name : exz3_e_4.pdf) 94 DELETING FILES 124 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER USB Connection Precautions USB Connection Precautions 129 134 Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 124 Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 129 Deleting a Single File ................................................. 94 Deleting All Files ........................................................ 95 Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer .. 134 Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer .......................................................... 135 Memory Data ............................................................ 136 Folders ....................................................................... 96 Memory Folders and Files To protect a single file To protect all files in memory To configure print settings for a single image To configure print settings for all images 96 97 98 DCF Protocol Memory Directory Structure Image Files Supported by the Camera Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions 136 136 137 138 96 FILE MANAGEMENT Protecting Files .......................................................... 97 DPOF .......................................................................... 98 99 100 139 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Creating an album Selecting an Album Layout Configuring Detailed Album Settings Viewing Album Files Saving an Album About the bundled CD-ROM Computer System Requirements Getting Started Selecting a Language Viewing the Contents of the "Read me" File Installing an Application Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) User Registration Exiting the Menu Application 139 140 141 143 146 146 147 148 148 149 149 150 150 150 Using the Album Feature ......................................... 139 PRINT Image Matching II .......................................... 101 Exif Print ................................................................... 101 Using USB DIRECT-PRINT ..................................... 102 Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 104 To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder To display a file in the FAVORITE folder To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 104 105 106 Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ............... 146 Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows ... 148 108 OTHER SETTINGS Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method .................................................. 108 Turning the Key Tone On and Off ............................ 109 Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 109 Using the Alarm ......................................................... 110 To set an alarm Stopping the Alarm To select your Home Time zone To set the current time and date Changing the Date Format To display the World Time screen To configure World Time settings To configure summer time (DST) settings 110 111 112 113 113 114 114 115 Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh ......................................................... 151 Installing Software Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 151 152 Setting the Clock ....................................................... 112 154 APPENDIX Using World Time ...................................................... 114 Menu Reference ....................................................... 154 Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 156 REC mode PLAY mode USB Cradle Indicator Lamps Display Messages Main Specifications 157 158 158 162 163 Changing the Display Language .............................. 116 Formatting Built-in Memory ....................................... 117 Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 159 Specifications ........................................................... 163 File 5 (File name : exz3_e_5.pdf) 118 USING A MEMORY CARD To insert a memory card into the camera To remove a memory card from the camera Formatting a Memory Card Memory Card Precautions 119 119 120 121 Using a Memory Card ............................................... 119 Copying Files ........................................................... 122 To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card 122 To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory 123 2 ...