E Digital Camera EX-Z6/EX-Z7 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-Z7. The same procedures also apply to the EX-Z6, unless specifically noted otherwise. K819PCM1DKX 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-20) Lithium Ion Battery Charger (BC-11L) AC Power Cord * * The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. Strap CD-ROM USB Cable AV Cable Basic Reference 2 INTRODUCTION Contents 2 INTRODUCTION Unpacking .................................................................... 2 Features ....................................................................... 9 Precautions ................................................................ 12 21 GETTING READY About This Manual ..................................................... 21 General Guide ............................................................ 22 Camera Lithium Ion Battery Charger REC Mode PLAY Mode Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 22 24 25 27 29 Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 25 17 QUICK START GUIDE Attaching the Strap .................................................... 30 Power Requirements ................................................. 31 To charge the battery To load the battery Low Battery Indicator To replace the battery Power Supply Precautions Turning the Camera On and Off Configuring Power Saving Settings 31 34 36 37 38 41 42 First, charge the battery! ............................................ 17 To configure display language and clock settings ..... 18 To record an image .................................................... 19 To view a recorded image .......................................... 20 To delete an image ..................................................... 20 Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 44 Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 46 To configure display language and clock settings 47 3 INTRODUCTION 50 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Aiming the Camera Recording an Image Using the easy Mode Recording Precautions Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Flash Unit Status Changing the Flash Intensity Setting Using Flash Assist 50 51 55 57 59 61 65 66 66 Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 84 Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually Normal-speed continuous shutter High-speed continuous shutter Flash continuous shutter Continuous Shutter Precautions Displaying Sample Scenes Individually Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup To delete a BEST SHOT user setup 85 88 88 88 89 92 92 94 Recording an Image ................................................... 50 Using Continuous Shutter .......................................... 87 Using Zoom ................................................................ 59 Using the BEST SHOT Mode .................................... 89 Using the Flash .......................................................... 63 Reducing the Effects of Hand or Subject Movement ..................................................... 94 Shooting with High Sensitivity ................................... 96 Recording Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot) ............................... 97 Before recording with Business Shot To use Business Shot Before trying to restore an old photograph To restore an old photograph Specifying Movie Image Quality Recording a Movie Adding Audio to a Snapshot Recording Your Voice 98 98 99 100 103 104 106 107 Using the Self-timer ................................................... 68 Specifying Image Size ............................................... 71 Specifying Image Quality ........................................... 73 74 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Auto Focus Using the Macro Mode Using Pan Focus Using the Infinity Mode Using Manual Focus Using Focus Lock 75 78 79 79 80 81 Restoring an Old Photograph .................................... 99 Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 74 Recording a Movie ................................................... 102 Recording Audio ....................................................... 106 Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 82 4 INTRODUCTION Using the Histogram ................................................ 109 REC Mode Camera Settings .................................... 112 Assigning Functions to the [ ] and [ ] Keys Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off Turning Image Review On and Off Using Icon Help Specifying Power On Default Settings Specifying ISO Sensitivity Selecting the Metering Mode Using the Filter Function Specifying Outline Sharpness Specifying Color Saturation Specifying Contrast Date Stamping Snapshots Resetting the Camera 112 113 114 114 115 117 118 120 120 121 121 122 123 Playing and Editing a Movie .................................... 133 Playing a Movie Editing a Movie Capturing a Still Image from a Movie (MOTION PRINT) 133 134 138 Displaying the 9-image View ................................... 139 Displaying the Calendar Screen .............................. 140 Playing a Slideshow ................................................. 141 Rotating the Display Image ...................................... 144 Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 145 To re-record audio 146 Playing Back a Voice Recording File ....................... 147 Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen ........... 148 Selecting the Video Output System 150 124 PLAYBACK 152 DELETING FILES Playing an Audio Snapshot 125 Basic Playback Operation ........................................ 124 Zooming the Display Image ..................................... 126 Resizing an Image ................................................... 127 Cropping an Image ................................................... 128 Keystone Correction ................................................ 130 Using Color Restoration to Correct the Color of an Old Photograph .................. 131 Deleting a Single File ............................................... 152 Deleting All Files ...................................................... 153 154 FILE MANAGEMENT Memory Folders and Files 154 Folders ..................................................................... 154 5 INTRODUCTION Protecting Files ........................................................ 155 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 155 156 156 158 159 159 Changing the USB Port Protocol ............................. 168 Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Power On/Off Functions ........................................... 169 Formatting Built-in Memory ...................................... 170 Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 156 171 USING A MEMORY CARD To insert a memory card into the camera To replace the memory card 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 172 173 174 Using a Memory Card .............................................. 172 160 OTHER SETTINGS To configure sound settings To set the confirmation tone volume level To set the audio volume level for movie and audio snapshot playback 160 160 161 Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 160 Copying Files ........................................................... 175 176 177 Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 161 Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method .......................... 162 Setting the Clock ...................................................... 163 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 163 164 164 165 165 178 PRINTING IMAGES To configure print settings for a single image To configure print settings for all images Date Printing 180 181 187 DPOF ........................................................................ 179 Using World Time ..................................................... 165 Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ............... 183 PRINT Image Matching III ........................................... 188 Exif Print ................................................................... 188 Editing the Date and Time of an Image ................... 166 Changing the Display Language ............................. 167 6 INTRODUCTION 189 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 215 Selecting the Software You Need Computer System Requirements Transfer of Images from the Camera and Management of Images on a Macintosh Playing a Movie Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) To register as a camera user 215 216 217 218 218 219 Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 189 Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 196 Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer ............................... 200 Memory Data ............................................................ 201 DCF Protocol Memory Folder Structure Image Files Supported by the Camera 201 202 203 220 APPENDIX Menu Reference ....................................................... 220 205 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Selecting the Software You Need Computer System Requirements Transfer of Images from the Camera and Management of Images on a PC Retouching, Reorienting, and Printing a Snapshot Playing a Movie Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) User Registration Exiting the Menu Application 205 207 208 211 213 214 214 214 Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 223 Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 226 If you have problems installing the USB driver... Display Messages General Guide Using the USB Cradle to Charge the Battery Using the Photo Stand Feature Using the USB Cradle to Display Images on a TV Screen Using the USB Cradle to Print Images Using the USB Cradle to Connect to a Computer USB Cradle Indicator Lamp Reference 231 232 234 235 238 239 240 241 246 Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 205 CA-32 USB Cradle/AC Adaptor (Option) ................. 234 Specifications ........................................................... 247 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 due to the use or malfunction of the EX-Z6/EX-Z7. · 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. · SDHC Logo is a trademark. · Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Media, and DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. · Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks 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. · 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 LCD Panel The LCD panel is a product of the latest LCD manufacturing technology that provides a pixel yield of 99.99%. This means that less than 0.01% of the total pixels are defective (they do not turn on or always remain ...