E Digital Camera EX-Z4 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/. K857PCM1DMX INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Unpacking Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. PHOTO CHARGE USB Camera Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20) USB Cradle (CA-21A) Strap CD-ROM USB Cable * The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. Basic Reference Special AC Adaptor (AD-C51G) AC power cord * 2 INTRODUCTION Contents 2 INTRODUCTION Unpacking .................................................................... 2 Features ....................................................................... 9 Precautions ................................................................. 11 General Precautions Data Error Precautions Operating conditions Condensation Lens Other 11 13 13 14 14 14 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 24 25 Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 22 Indicator Lamps .......................................................... 25 Attaching the Strap .................................................... 26 Power Requirements ................................................. 26 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 26 28 28 33 36 37 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 Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 38 Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 40 To configure display language and clock settings 41 3 INTRODUCTION 44 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Aiming the Camera Recording an Image Recording Precautions About Auto Focus About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 44 45 47 48 48 Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 65 Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 66 Adjusting White Balance Manually Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup 67 70 Recording an Image ................................................... 44 Using the BESTSHOT Mode ..................................... 68 Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot) ................................. 72 Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot) ........................................................ 74 Using the Movie Mode ............................................... 76 Recording Audio ......................................................... 78 Adding Audio to a Snapshot Recording Your Voice 78 79 Using the Optical Viewfinder ...................................... 49 Using Zoom ................................................................ 50 Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Flash Unit Status Flash Precautions 50 51 54 54 Using the Flash .......................................................... 52 Using the Self-timer ................................................... 55 Specifying Image Size and Quality ............................ 57 To specify the image size To specify image quality 57 58 Using the Histogram .................................................. 81 REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................... 82 Specifying ISO Sensitivity Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off Turning Image Review On and Off Assigning Functions to the [ ] and [ ] Keys Specifying Power On Default Settings Resetting the Camera 83 84 84 85 86 87 59 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Auto Focus Using the Macro Mode Using the Pan Focus Mode Using the Infinity Mode Using Manual Focus Using Focus Lock 59 61 61 62 63 64 Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 59 4 INTRODUCTION 88 PLAYBACK Playing an Audio Snapshot 89 107 DELETING FILES Basic Playback Operation .......................................... 88 Flipping the Display .................................................... 90 Zooming the Display Image ....................................... 91 Resizing an Image ..................................................... 92 Cropping an Image ..................................................... 93 Playing a Movie .......................................................... 94 Displaying the 9-image View ..................................... 95 Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View 96 Deleting a Single File ............................................... 107 Deleting All Files ...................................................... 108 109 FILE MANAGEMENT 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 109 110 111 112 113 Folders ..................................................................... 109 Protecting Files ......................................................... 110 Displaying the Calendar Screen ................................ 96 Playing a Slide Show ................................................. 97 To specify the slideshow images To specify the slideshow time To set the slideshow interval Using the Photo Stand Feature 99 100 100 101 DPOF ......................................................................... 111 PRINT Image Matching II ........................................... 114 Exif Print .................................................................... 114 Using USB DIRECT-PRINT ...................................... 115 Using the FAVORITE Folder ..................................... 117 To To To To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder display a file in the FAVORITE folder delete a file from the FAVORITE folder delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 117 118 119 120 Rotating the Display Image ...................................... 102 Using Image Roulette .............................................. 103 Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 104 To re-record audio 105 Playing Back a Voice Recording File ....................... 106 5 INTRODUCTION 121 OTHER SETTINGS To configure sound settings To set the volume level 121 122 134 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 135 136 136 137 Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 121 Using a Memory Card .............................................. 135 Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 122 Configuring Power Down Image Settings ................ 123 Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method .................................................. 125 Using the Alarm ........................................................ 126 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 126 127 127 128 129 129 130 131 Copying Files ........................................................... 138 To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card 138 To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory 139 140 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER USB Connection Precautions USB Connection Precautions 145 149 Setting the Clock ...................................................... 127 Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 140 Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 145 Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer .................................................................. 149 Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer .................................................................. 150 Memory Data ............................................................ 151 DCF Protocol Memory Directory Structure Image Files Supported by the Camera Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions 151 151 153 153 Using World Time ..................................................... 129 Changing the Display Language ............................. 132 Formatting Built-in Memory ...................................... 132 6 INTRODUCTION 154 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 154 155 156 158 161 161 162 168 APPENDIX Using the Album Feature ......................................... 154 Menu Reference ....................................................... 168 Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 170 REC mode PLAY mode USB Cradle Indicator Lamps Display Messages Main Specifications 171 172 172 176 177 Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ............... 161 Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 173 Specifications ........................................................... 177 Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows ............................................................... 163 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 163 163 164 164 165 165 165 Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh .............................................................. 166 Installing Software Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 166 167 7 INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT! · The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. · CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual. · CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of the EX-Z4. · CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages or losses suffered by you or any third party due to the use of Photo Loader and/or Photohands. · CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, repairs, or battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important data on other media to protect against its loss. · The SD logo is a registered trademark. · Windows, Internet Explorer, and DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. · Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. · MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon Technologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA). · Acrobat and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. · The USB driver (mass storage) uses Phoenix Technologies Ltd. software. Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997 Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved. · Other company, product and service names used herein may also be trademarks or service marks of others. · Photo Loader and Photohands are the property of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except as stipulated above, all copyrights and other related rights to these applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. I Copyright Restrictions Except for the purposes of your own personal enjoyment, unauthorized copying of snapshot files, movie files, and audio files violates copyright laws and international contracts. Distribution to third parties of such files over the Internet without permission of the copyright holder, whether for profit or for free, violates copyright laws and international contracts. 8 INTRODUCTION Features · 4.0 million Effective Pixels A high-resolution megapixel CCD provides 4.0 million effective pixels (4.23 million total pixels) for images that print beautifully. · 2.0-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen · 12X seamless zoom 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom · 10MB Flash memory Images can be recorded without using a memory card. · Multi Auto Focus When "Multi" is selected for the Auto Focus area, the camera takes simultaneous meter readings at seven different points and automatically selects the best one. This makes it possible to avoid erroneous focusing on the background, and ensure proper focus for a wid ...