E Digital Camera EX-Z30/EX-Z40 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/. All example procedures in this User's Guide are based on the EX-Z40. The same procedures also apply to the EX-Z30, unless specifically noted otherwise. C K871PCM1DMX-2 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. Camera Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40) USB Cradle (CA-24) Strap CD-ROM USB Cable Basic Reference · Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera. * The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type) AC power cord * Special AC Adaptor (Plug-in Type) 2 INTRODUCTION Contents 2 INTRODUCTION Unpacking .................................................................... 2 Features ....................................................................... 9 Precautions ................................................................. 11 General Precautions Test for proper operation before using the camera! Data Error Precautions Operating conditions Condensation Lens Other 11 13 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 37 38 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 ...................................... 39 Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 42 To configure display language and clock settings 43 3 INTRODUCTION 45 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Aiming the Camera Recording an Image Recording Precautions About Auto Focus About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 45 46 48 49 49 Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 67 Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 69 Adjusting White Balance Manually Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup 70 73 Recording an Image ................................................... 45 Using the BESTSHOT Mode ..................................... 71 Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot) ................................. 75 Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot) .................................... 77 Using the Movie Mode ............................................... 79 Recording Audio ......................................................... 81 Adding Audio to a Snapshot Recording Your Voice 81 83 Using the Optical Viewfinder ...................................... 50 Using Zoom ................................................................ 51 Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Flash Unit Status Flash Precautions 51 52 55 55 Using the Flash .......................................................... 53 Using the Self-timer ................................................... 56 Specifying Image Size and Quality ............................ 58 To specify the image size To specify image quality 58 60 Using the Histogram .................................................. 84 REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................... 86 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 86 88 88 89 90 91 61 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 62 64 64 65 65 66 Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 61 4 INTRODUCTION 92 PLAYBACK Playing an Audio Snapshot 93 112 DELETING FILES Basic Playback Operation .......................................... 92 Flipping the Display .................................................... 94 Zooming the Display Image ....................................... 95 Resizing an Image ..................................................... 96 Cropping an Image ..................................................... 97 Playing a Movie .......................................................... 99 Displaying the 9-image View ................................... 100 Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View 101 Deleting a Single File ................................................ 112 Deleting All Files ....................................................... 113 114 FILE MANAGEMENT Memory Folders and Files To protect a single file To protect all files in memory 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 114 115 116 116 118 119 120 Folders ...................................................................... 114 Protecting Files ......................................................... 115 Displaying the Calendar Screen .............................. 101 Playing a Slide Show ............................................... 102 To specify the slideshow images To specify the slideshow time To set the slideshow interval Using the Photo Stand Feature 104 105 105 106 Using the FAVORITE Folder ..................................... 116 Rotating the Display Image ...................................... 107 Using Image Roulette .............................................. 108 Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 109 To re-record audio 110 121 OTHER SETTINGS To configure sound settings To set the volume level 121 122 Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 121 Playing Back a Voice Recording File ........................ 111 Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 122 Configuring Power Down Image Settings ................ 123 Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method .................................................. 125 5 INTRODUCTION 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 126 127 127 128 129 129 130 131 142 PRINTING IMAGES To configure print settings for a single image To configure print settings for all images To print a single image To print a group of images Printing Precautions 144 145 146 148 149 DPOF ........................................................................ 143 Setting the Clock ...................................................... 127 Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ............... 146 Using World Time ..................................................... 129 PRINT Image Matching II ............................................. 150 Exif Print ................................................................... 150 Changing the Display Language ............................. 132 Changing the USB Port Protocol ............................. 132 ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Buttons Configuring [ Power On/Off Functions ........................................... 133 Formatting Built-in Memory ...................................... 135 151 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER USB Connection Precautions USB Connection Precautions 157 161 Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 151 Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 157 136 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 137 138 138 139 Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer . 161 Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer .................................................................. 162 Memory Data ............................................................ 163 DCF Protocol Memory Directory Structure Image Files Supported by the Camera Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions 163 163 165 165 Using a Memory Card .............................................. 137 Copying Files ........................................................... 140 To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card 140 To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory 141 6 INTRODUCTION 166 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Creating an album Selecting an Album Layout Configuring Detailed Album Settings Viewing Album Files Saving an Album To delete an album About the bundled CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) Computer System Requirements 166 168 168 171 173 174 183 APPENDIX Using the Album Feature ......................................... 166 Menu Reference ....................................................... 183 Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 185 REC mode PLAY mode USB Cradle Indicator Lamps Display Messages Main Specifications 186 187 187 192 193 Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 188 Specifications ........................................................... 193 Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ............... 174 174 176 Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows ............................................................... 177 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 178 178 178 179 179 180 180 Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh .............................................................. 180 Installing Software Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 180 181 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-Z30/EXZ40. · 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 · High-resolution CCD for ...