E Digital Camera EX-Z55 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/. K872PCM1DKX 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) (AD-C51G) AC Power Cord * Special AC Adaptor (Plug-in Type) (AD-C51J) 2 INTRODUCTION Contents 2 INTRODUCTION Unpacking .................................................................... 2 Features ....................................................................... 9 Precautions ................................................................ 12 20 GETTING READY About This Manual ..................................................... 20 General Guide ............................................................ 21 Camera USB Cradle Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 21 23 26 Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 24 Attaching the Strap .................................................... 28 Power Requirements ................................................. 29 Loading and Removing the Rechargeable Battery To charge the battery Power Supply Precautions Turning the Camera On and Off Configuring Power Saving Settings 29 31 36 39 41 16 QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! ............................................ 16 To configure display language and clock settings ..... 17 To record an image .................................................... 18 To view a recorded image .......................................... 19 To delete an image ..................................................... 19 Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 42 Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 44 To configure display language and clock settings 45 3 INTRODUCTION 48 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Specifying the Recording Mode Aiming the Camera Recording an Image 48 49 50 Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 78 Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually 79 83 84 Recording an Image ................................................... 48 Using the BESTSHOT Mode ..................................... 81 Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup To delete a BESTSHOT user setup Using the Optical Viewfinder ...................................... 54 Using Zoom ................................................................ 55 Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Flash Unit Status Changing the Flash Intensity Setting Using Flash Assist 55 57 60 61 61 Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot) ................................. 85 Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot) .................................... 87 Recording Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot) ...................................... 89 To use Business Shot 90 Using the Flash .......................................................... 59 Using the Movie Mode ............................................... 91 Recording Audio ......................................................... 94 Adding Audio to a Snapshot Recording Your Voice 94 95 Using the Self-timer ................................................... 63 Specifying Image Size ............................................... 65 Specifying Image Quality ........................................... 66 Using the Histogram .................................................. 97 REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................... 99 Specifying ISO Sensitivity Specifying Outline Sharpness Specifying Color Saturation Specifying Contrast Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off Turning Image Review On and Off Using Icon Help Assigning Functions to the [ ] and [ ] Keys Specifying Power On Default Settings Resetting the Camera 100 101 101 102 102 103 103 104 105 107 68 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Using Using Using Using Using Auto Focus the Macro Mode Pan Focus the Infinity Mode Manual Focus Focus Lock 69 71 72 73 74 75 Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 68 Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 76 4 INTRODUCTION 108 PLAYBACK Playing an Audio Snapshot 109 127 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 127 128 129 129 131 132 132 Basic Playback Operation ........................................ 108 Flipping the Display ................................................... 110 Zooming the Display Image ...................................... 111 Resizing an Image .................................................... 112 Cropping an Image .................................................... 113 Playing a Movie ......................................................... 114 Displaying the 9-image View .................................... 115 Displaying the Calendar Screen ............................... 116 Playing a Slide Show ................................................ 117 Using the Photo Stand Feature 119 Folders ..................................................................... 127 Protecting Files ........................................................ 128 Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 129 133 OTHER SETTINGS To configure sound settings To set the volume level 133 134 Rotating the Display Image ...................................... 120 Using Image Roulette .............................................. 121 Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 122 To re-record audio 123 Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 133 Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 134 Configuring Power Down Image Settings ................ 135 Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method .................................................. 137 Using the Alarm ........................................................ 137 Setting the Clock ...................................................... 139 To select your Home Time zone To set the current time and date Changing the Date Format 139 140 140 Playing Back a Voice Recording File ....................... 124 125 DELETING FILES Deleting a Single File ............................................... 125 Deleting All Files ...................................................... 126 5 INTRODUCTION Using World Time ..................................................... 141 To display the World Time screen To configure World Time settings 141 141 152 PRINTING IMAGES To configure print settings for a single image To configure print settings for all images 154 155 DPOF ........................................................................ 153 Changing the Display Language ............................. 142 Changing the USB Port Protocol ............................. 143 Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Power On/Off Functions ........................................... 144 Formatting Built-in Memory ...................................... 145 Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ............... 156 PRINT Image Matching III ....................................... 159 Exif Print ................................................................... 159 146 USING A MEMORY CARD To insert a memory card into the camera To remove a memory card from the camera Formatting a Memory Card To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card To copy a specific file from a memory card to built-in memory 147 148 148 160 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Using a Memory Card .............................................. 147 Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 160 Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 166 Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer ... 170 Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer .................................................................. 171 Memory Data ............................................................ 172 DCF Protocol Memory Folder Structure Image Files Supported by the Camera 172 172 174 Copying Files ........................................................... 150 150 151 6 INTRODUCTION 175 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 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 175 177 177 180 182 183 192 APPENDIX Using the Album Feature ......................................... 175 Menu Reference ....................................................... 192 Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 195 Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 198 If you have problems installing the USB driver... Display Messages 201 202 Specifications ........................................................... 204 Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ............... 183 183 185 187 187 187 188 188 189 189 Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows ... 186 Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh ......................................... 189 Installing Software Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 189 190 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-Z55. · 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. · Note that the example screens and product illustrations shown in this User's Guide may differ somewhat by the screens and configuration of the actual camera. · 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). · Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. · 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. 8 INTRODUCTION 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. Features · 5 million effective pixels The CCD provides 5.25 million total pixels of very highresolution for crisp, clear, prints and display images. · 2.5-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen · Long battery life A low-power design combines with a large-capacity battery to provide more recording and playback between charges. · 12X zoom (page 55) 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom · 9.3MB flash memory Images can be recorded without using a memory card. · REC mode or PLAY mode power up (page 39) Press ...