User manual CASIO EX-Z60

E Digital Camera EX-Z60/EX-Z60DX 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/. K815PCM1DKX INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Unpacking (EX-Z60) 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 (EX-Z60) 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 Unpacking (EX-Z60DX) 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 (EX-Z60) Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-20) USB Cradle (CA-32) Strap CD-ROM USB Cable AV 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-C52G) AC Power Cord * Special AC Adaptor (Plug-in Type) (AD-C52J) 3 INTRODUCTION Contents 2 INTRODUCTION Unpacking (EX-Z60) .................................................... 2 Unpacking (EX-Z60DX) ............................................... 3 Features ..................................................................... 10 Precautions ................................................................ 13 24 GETTING READY About This Manual ..................................................... 24 General Guide ............................................................ 25 Camera Lithium Ion Battery Charger (EX-Z60) USB Cradle (EX-Z60DX) REC Mode PLAY Mode Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 25 27 27 29 31 33 Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 29 19 QUICK START GUIDE Attaching the Strap .................................................... 34 Power Requirements ................................................. 35 EX-Z60 (Bundled with Charger Unit) EX-Z60DX (Bundled with USB cradle) Low Battery Indicator To replace the battery Power Supply Precautions Turning the Camera On and Off Configuring Power Saving Settings 35 40 43 44 45 49 51 First, charge the battery! ............................................ 19 To configure display language and clock settings ..... 21 To record an image .................................................... 22 To view a recorded image .......................................... 23 To delete an image ..................................................... 23 Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 52 Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 55 To configure display language and clock settings 56 4 INTRODUCTION 58 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 58 59 63 65 67 69 73 74 74 Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 90 Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 92 Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually Normal-speed continuous shutter High-speed continuous shutter Flash continuous shutter Displaying Sample Scenes Individually Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup To delete a BEST SHOT user setup 93 96 96 96 99 100 102 Recording an Image ................................................... 58 Using Continuous Shutter .......................................... 95 Using Zoom ................................................................ 67 Using the BEST SHOT Mode .................................... 97 Using the Flash .......................................................... 71 Reducing the Effects of Hand or Subject Movement ..................................... 102 Shooting with High Sensitivity ................................. 104 Recording Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot) .................................... 105 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 106 106 107 108 111 112 114 115 Using the Self-timer ................................................... 76 Specifying Image Size ............................................... 79 Specifying Image Quality ........................................... 80 82 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Using Using Using Using Using Auto Focus the Macro Mode Pan Focus the Infinity Mode Manual Focus Focus Lock 83 86 87 87 88 89 Restoring an Old Photograph .................................. 107 Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 82 Recording a Movie .................................................... 110 Recording Audio ........................................................ 114 5 INTRODUCTION Using the Histogram ................................................. 117 REC Mode Camera Settings ................................... 120 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 120 121 122 122 123 125 126 128 128 129 129 130 131 Playing and Editing a Movie .................................... 141 Playing a Movie Editing a Movie Capturing a Still Image from a Movie (MOTION PRINT) 141 142 146 Displaying the 9-image View ................................... 147 Displaying the Calendar Screen .............................. 148 Playing a Slideshow ................................................. 149 Using the Photo Stand Feature (EX-Z60DX) 152 Rotating the Display Image ...................................... 153 Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 154 To re-record audio 155 Playing Back a Voice Recording File ....................... 156 Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen ........... 157 Selecting the Video Output System 160 132 PLAYBACK Playing an Audio Snapshot 133 Basic Playback Operation ........................................ 132 Zooming the Display Image ..................................... 134 Resizing an Image ................................................... 135 Cropping an Image ................................................... 136 Keystone Correction ................................................ 138 Using Color Restoration to Correct the Color of an Old Photograph .................. 139 161 DELETING FILES Deleting a Single File ............................................... 161 Deleting All Files ...................................................... 162 6 INTRODUCTION 163 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 163 164 165 165 167 168 168 Using World Time ..................................................... 174 To display the World Time screen To configure World Time settings 174 174 Folders ..................................................................... 163 Protecting Files ........................................................ 164 Editing the Date and Time of an Image ................... 175 Changing the Display Language ............................. 176 Changing the USB Port Protocol ............................. 177 Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Power On/Off Functions ........................................... 178 Formatting Built-in Memory ...................................... 179 Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 165 180 169 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 169 169 170 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 181 182 183 Using a Memory Card .............................................. 181 Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 169 Copying Files ........................................................... 184 185 186 Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 170 Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method .................................................. 171 Setting the Clock ...................................................... 172 To select your Home Time zone To set the current time and date Changing the Date Format 172 173 173 7 INTRODUCTION 187 PRINTING IMAGES To configure print settings for a single image To configure print settings for all images Date Printing 189 190 197 220 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Selecting the Software You Need Computer System Requirements Managing Images on a PC Retouching, Reorienting, and Printing a Snapshot Playing a Movie Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) User Registration Exiting the Menu Application Selecting the Software You Need Computer System Requirements Managing Images on a Macintosh Playing a Movie Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) To register as a camera user 220 222 223 226 228 229 229 229 230 231 232 233 233 234 DPOF ........................................................................ 188 Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 220 Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ............... 192 PRINT Image Matching III ........................................... 198 Exif Print ................................................................... 198 199 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 230 Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 199 Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 209 Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer ............................................................... 216 Memory Data ............................................................ 217 DCF Protocol Memory Folder Structure Image Files Supported by the Camera 217 217 219 235 APPENDIX Menu Reference ....................................................... 235 Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 238 Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 241 If you have problems installing the USB driver... Display Messages 246 247 Specifications ........................................................... 249 8 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-Z60/EX-Z60DX. · 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, 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. 9 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 turned on). 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 · 6.0 million effective pixels The CCD provides 6.37 million total pixels for images of outstanding resolution and detail. · 2.5-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen · 8.3MB built-in memory Images can be recorded without using a memory card. · REC mode or PLAY mode power up (page 49) Press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera and enter the mode you want to use. · easy mode (page 63) This feature eliminates troublesome setups. · 12X zoom (page 67) 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom · Flash Assist (page 74) This feature compensates when flash intensity is not strong enough, so images are better illuminated. · Triple Self-timer (page 76) The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times, automatically. 10 INTRODUCTION · Auto Macro (pages 84, 86) Auto Macro automatically switches to the macro mode when the distance between the camera and subject it shorter than the Auto Focus range. · Quick Shutter (page 84) When you press the shutter button all the way down without pausing, the camera immediately records the image without waiting for Auto Focus to be performed. This helps to avoid missing a special moment while you wait for the camera to Auto Focus. · Auto Focus Area Selection (page 85) When " Multi" is selected for the Auto Focus area, the camera takes simultaneous meter readings at nine different points and automatically selects the best one. · Three continuous shutter modes (page 95) In addition to normal-speed continuous shutter, you can also select high-speed continuous shutter or flash continuous shutter. · BEST SHOT (page 97) Simply select one of a collection of built-in sample scenes and the camera sets up for the scene you selected. It's the simple way to set up for beautiful snapshots quickly and easily. New BEST SHOT sample scenes include setups for High Sensitivity and Anti Shake. A [BS] (BEST SHOT) button provides direct access to BEST SHOT sample scenes. · Business Shot (page 105) Business Shot automatically corrects rectangular shapes when recording the image of a business card, document, whiteboard, or similar subjects from an angle. · Restoring an Old Photograph (page 107) You can use the procedure in this section to restore an old, faded photograph with the color provided by modern digital camera technology. · Movie recording with audio (page 110) VGA size, 30 fps, Motion JPEG format · Audio Snapshot mode (page 114) Use this mode to record snapshots that also include audio. · Voice Recording (page 115) Quick and easy recording of voice input. · Real-time RGB histogram (page 117) An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you view the effect on overall image brightness, which makes shooting under difficult lighting conditions easier than ever before. · Keystone Correction (page 138) A simple operation corrects for keystoning, which occurs when you record the image of a blackboard or poster from an angle. 11 INTRODUCTION · Color Correction (page 139) Simply record the image of an old photograph to restore its colors. · MOTION PRINT (page 146) Capture frames from a movie and create still images that are suitable for printing. · Calendar screen (page 148) A simple operation displays a full-month calendar on the camera's monitor screen. Each day of the full-month calendar shows a thumbnail of the first file recorded for that date, which helps to make searching for a particular file quicker and easier. · Connect the camera to a TV and use the TV screen for image recording and viewing (page 157) · World Time (page 174) A simple operation sets the current time for your current location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 time zones. · Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia Cards) for memory expansion (page 180) · Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page 188) Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used when specifying images and quantities for printing by professional print services. · PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT support (page 192) Connect directly to a PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT compatible printer and you can print images without going through a computer. · PRINT Image Matching III Compatible (page 198) Images include PRINT Image Matching III data (mode setting and other camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching III reads this data and adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images come out just the way you intended when you recorded them. · Transfer images to a computer simply by connecting the camera (pages 199, 209) · DCF Data Storage (page 217) DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage protocol provides image compatibility between the digital camera and printers. 12 INTRODUCTION · Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands (pages 223, 226, 232) Your camera comes bundled with Photo Loader, the popular application that automatically loads images from your camera to your PC. It also comes with Photohands, and application that makes image retouching quick and easy. Precautions I General Precautions Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the EX-Z60/EX-Z60DX. All references in this manual to "camera" refer to the CASIO EX-Z60/EX-Z60DX Digital Camera. · Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while operating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so creates the risk of serious accident. · Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed. Always leave maintenance and repair work up to a CASIO authorized service center. · Keep the small parts and accessories of this camera out of the reach of small children. If swallowed accidentally, contact your physician immediately. · Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driver's vision and create the risk of accident. 13 INTRODUCTION · Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject's eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if it is fired too close to the eyes. This is especially true with young children. When using the flash, the camera should be at least one meter (3.3´) from the eyes of the subject. · Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and never let it get wet. Moisture creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the rain or snow, at the seashore or beach, in the bathroom, etc. · Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera, immediately turn it off. Next, remove the camera's battery and/or unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. Using the camera under these conditions creates the risk of fire and electric shock. · Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming out of the camera, immediately turn it off. Next, taking care you do not burn your fingers, remove the camera's battery and/or unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. Using the camera under these conditions creates the risk of fire and electric shock. After making sure there is no more smoke coming from the camera, take it to your nearest CASIO authorized service center for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance. · Never use the AC adaptor to power any other device besides this camera. Never use any other AC adaptor besides the one that comes with this camera (EXZ60DX). · Never cover the AC adaptor with a quilt, blanket, or other cover while it is in use, and do not use it near a heater (EX-Z60DX). · At least once a year, unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug. Dust build up around the prongs can create the risk of fire. · If the camera's case should ever become cracked due to dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment, immediately turn it off. Next, remove the camera's battery and/or unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. · Never use the camera inside of an aircraft or in any other area where its use is prohibited. Doing so creates the risk of accident. · Physical damage and malfunction of this camera can cause the data stored in its memory to be deleted. Always keep backup copies of data by transferring them to personal computer memory. 14 INTRODUCTION · Never open the battery cover while an image is being recorded. Doing so will not only make storage of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt other image data already stored in file memory. I Test for proper operation before using the camera! Before using the camera to record important images, make sure you first record a number of test images and check the results to ensure that the camera is configured correctly and operating properly. 15 INTRODUCTION I Data Error Precautions · Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in file memory. -- Removing the battery or memory card, or setting the camera onto the USB cradle (EX-Z60DX) while the camera is performing a record or memory access operation -- Removing the battery, removing the memory card, or placing the camera onto the USB cradle (EX-Z60DX) while the operation lamp is still flashing green after you turn off the camera -- Disconnecting the USB cable while a data communication operation is being performed -- Removing the camera from the USB cradle or disconnecting the AC adaptor from the USB cradle while a data communication operation is being performed (EX-Z60DX) -- Low battery power -- Other abnormal operations Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to appear on the monitor screen (page 247). Follow the instructions provided by the message to eliminate the cause of the error. I Operating conditions · This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). · Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas. -- In areas subject to direct sunlight -- In areas subject to high humidity or dust -- Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to temperature extremes -- Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the sun -- In areas subject to strong vibration 16 INTRODUCTION I Condensation · When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or on interior components. Condensation can cause malfunction of the camera, so you should avoid exposing it to conditions that might cause condensation. · To keep condensation from forming, place the camera into a plastic bag before moving it into a location that is much warmer or colder than your current location. Leave it in the plastic bag until the air inside the bag has a chance to reach the same temperature as the new location. If condensation does form, remove the battery from the camera and leave the battery cover open for a few hours. I Power Supply · Use only the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported. · This camera does not have a separate battery for the clock. The date and time will reset whenever the camera is not supplied power by the battery and/or the USB cradle (EX-Z60DX) for about 30 hours. Be sure to reconfigure these settings after power is interrupted (page 172). · Never remove the battery from the camera while the camera is turned on. Doing so can damage the camera. If you mistakenly remove the battery, immediately reinsert it into the camera and press the power button to turn power back on. I Lens · Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction. · You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain types of images, such as a slight bend in lines that should be straight. This is due to the characteristics of lens, and does not indicate malfunction of the camera. 17 INTRODUCTION I Caring for your camera · Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can interfere with proper image recording. Never touch the lens with your fingers. You can remove dust particles from the lens surface by using a lens blower to blow them off. Next, wipe the surface of the lens with a soft lens cloth. · Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the flash can interfere with proper operation of the camera. Avoid touching the flash. If the flash becomes dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth. · If the exterior of the camera needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. I Other · The camera may become slightly warm during use. This does not indicate malfunction. 18 QUICK START GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! I EX-Z60 (Bundled with Charger Unit) 1. Charge the rechargeable litium ion battery (NP-20) that comes with the camera (page 35). · It takes about 90 minutes to achieve a full charge. 2. Load the battery into the camera 1 (page 38). 1 - T + 2 Stopper 2 [CHARGE] lamp lights red during charging. [CHARGE] lamp goes out when charging is complete. 3 19 QUICK START GUIDE I EX-Z60DX (Bundled with USB cradle) 1. Load the battery into the camera (page 38). 1 2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery (page 40). · Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera. · It takes about 130 minutes to achieve a full charge. 1 Inlet Type 2 2 Stopper 1 Plug-in Type 3 [CHARGE] lamp Charging: Lights red Charging Complete: Lights green 20 QUICK START GUIDE To configure display language and clock settings · Be sure to configure the following settings before using the camera to record images. See page 56 for details. · If you make a mistake when setting the language or clock with the following procedure, you will need to use the camera's menu to individually change the language (page 176) or clock (page 172) settings. 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the language you want. 3. Press [SET] to register the language setting. 4. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET]. 1 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the city you want, and then press [SET]. 6. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the summer time (DST) setting you want, and then press [SET]. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 [] [] [] [] [SET] 7. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the date format setting you want, and then press [SET]. 8. Set the date and the time. 9. Press [SET] to register the clock settings and exit the setting screen. 21 C QUICK START GUIDE To record an image See page 58 for details. Auto recording icon 1. Press [ 2 3 ] (REC). · This enters the REC (recording) mode. 2. Point the camera at the subject, use the monitor screen to compose the image, and then press the shutter button half way. · When the camera finishes its Auto Focus operation, the focus frame will turn green and the operation lamp lights green. Focus frame 1 3. Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter button all the way down. Operation lamp Before using a commercially available memory card, be sure to first format it using the camera's formatting procedure. For details about formatting a memory card, see page 183. 22 QUICK START GUIDE To view a recorded image See page 132 for details. To delete an image See page 161 for details. 1 1 2 2, 3, 4, 5 1. Press [ ] (PLAY). 1. Press [ ] (PLAY). ). · This enters the PLAY (playback) mode. 2. Press [ ] ( delete. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the images. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to display the image you want to 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select "Delete". · To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything, select "Cancel". 5. Press [SET] to delete the image. 23 GETTING READY GETTING READY I Button Operations Button operations are indicated by the button name inside of brackets ([ ]). This section contains information about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera. About This Manual This section contains information about the conventions used in this manual. I On-screen Text On-screen text is always enclosed by double quotation marks (" "). I Terminology The following table defines the terminology used in this manual. This term as used in this manual: "camera" "file memory" Means this: The CASIO EX-Z60/EX-Z60DX Digital Camera The location where the camera is currently storing images you record (page 59) The NP-20 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Tiny flecks or "snow" in a recorded image or on the monitor screen, which makes the image look grainy. I Supplementary Information · IMPORTANT! indicates very important information you need to know in order to use the camera correctly. · NOTE indicates information that is useful when operating the camera. "battery" "digital noise" 24 GETTING READY I File Memory The term "file memory" in this manual is a general term that refers to the location where your camera is currently storing the images you record. File memory can be any one of the following three locations. · The camera's built-in memory · An SD memory card loaded in the camera · A MultiMediaCard loaded in the camera For more information about how the camera stores images, see page 217. General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. Camera I Front 1 Shutter button 2 Power button 3 Self-timer lamp 4 Microphone 5 Lens 6 Flash 12 34 6 5 25 GETTING READY I Back 7 8 I Bottom G Memory card slot H Stopper I Battery cover J Battery compartment K USB/AV connector L Tripod screw hole * Use this hole when attaching to a tripod. [] 9 : A [] [] [] [SET] M Speaker G H F B ED C 7 Operation lamp 8 Zoom button 9 Strap ring 0 [ ] (PLAY mode) button A [ ] (REC mode) button B [ ][ ][ ][ ] C [SET] button D [BS] (BEST SHOT) button E [MENU] button F Monitor Screen ML K J I 26 C GETTING READY Lithium Ion Battery Charger (EX-Z60) 1 2 USB Cradle (EX-Z60DX) Simply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB cradle lets you perform the following tasks. · Battery charging (page 40) · Viewing of images using the Photo Stand slideshow feature (page 152). · TV connectability for viewing of images on a television screen (page 157). · Direct connection to a printer for printing (page 194) · Automatic transfer of images to a computer (pages 203, 212) IMPORTANT! · Use only the USB cradle (CA-32) that comes with the camera. Other USB cradles are not supported. 1 [CHARGE] lamp 2 Contacts 3 AC jack 3 27 GETTING READY I Front 1 I Back 5 43 2 1 Camera connector 2 [USB] lamp 3 [USB] button 4 [PHOTO] button 5 [CHARGE] lamp 6 [DC IN 5.3V] (AC adaptor connector) 87 7 [ ] (USB port) 8 [AV OUT] 6 (AV output port) 28 GETTING READY Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera's status. · Note that the example screens in this chapter are for illustrative purposes only. They do not exactly match the screen contents actually produced on the camera. REC Mode I Screen Indicators 1 2 3 4 567 I H G 89 0 A B C D F E 1 Flash mode indicator (page 71) Auto Flash Flash Off Flash On Soft Flash Red-eye reduction · appears momentarily when you select Auto Flash as the flash mode, and then disappears. · If the camera detects that flash is required while auto flash is selected, the flash on indicator will appear when the shutter button is pressed half way. Manual Focus · When you select Auto Focus with Key Customize (page 120), appears only briefly, and then disappears from the display. 4 Continuous Shutter mode (page 95) None Single shot Normal-speed Continuous Shutter High-speed Continuous Shutter Flash Continuous Shutter 3 White balance indicator (page 92) AWB Auto Daylight Cloudy Shade Day White Daylight Tungsten Manual · When you select Auto with Key Customize (page 120), AWB appears only briefly, and then disappears from the display. 5 Self-timer (page 76) None 10s 2s 1-Image Self-timer 10 sec Self-timer 2 sec Triple self-timer x3 2 Focus mode indicator (page 82) Auto Focus Macro Pan Focus Infinity 6 Recording types Auto recording BEST SHOT easy Movie Voice Recording 29 GETTING READY 7 Metering mode indicator (page 126) None Multi Center Weighted Spot A ISO sensitivity (page 125) NOTE · An out of range aperture, shutter speed, or ISO sensitivity setting causes the corresponding monitor screen value to turn amber. · Changing the setting of any one of the following functions will cause Icon Help (page 122) text to appear on the monitor screen. You can turn off Icon Help if you want. Flash mode, Focus mode, White balance, Self-timer, Recording type, EV shift B Aperture value (page 61) C Shutter speed value (page 61) 8 · Snapshots: Image size (page 79) D Date and time (page 175) 9 · Snapshots: Memory capacity (pages 61, 249) · Movies: Remaining recording time (page 112) E EV value (page 90) F Battery capacity (page 43) 0 · Snapshots: Image quality (page 80) F : Fine N : Normal E : Economy · Movies: Image quality (page 111) HQ : High Quality NORMAL : Normal LP : Long Play G Histogram (page 117) H Anti Shake indicator (page 102) I Focus frame (page 60) · Focusing complete: Green · Focusing failed: Red 30 GETTING READY J PLAY Mode 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 F E K D CB A 0 J Digital zoom indicator (page 69) K Zoom indicator (page 69) · Left side indicates optical zoom. · Right side indicates digital zoom. 1 PLAY mode file type Snapshot Movie Audio Snapshot Voice Recording 3 Folder name/File name (page 163) Example : When a file named CIMG0023.JPG is stored in a folder named 100CASIO 100-0023 Folder name File name 2 Image protection indicator (page 164) 4 · Snapshots: Image quality (page 80) F : Fine N : Normal E : Economy · Movies: Recording time (page 112) 31 GETTING READY 5 · Snapshots: Image Size (page 79) · Movies: Image quality (page 111) HQ : High Quality NORMAL : Normal LP : Long Play A White balance indicator (page 92) AWB Auto Daylight Cloudy Shade Day White Daylight Tungsten Manual IMPORTANT! · Some information may not display properly if you display an image that was recorded using a different digital camera model. 6 ISO sensitivity (page 125) 7 Aperture value (page 61) 8 Shutter speed value (page 61) 9 Date and time (page 175) B Flash mode indicator (page 71) Flash On Flash Off Soft Flash Red-eye reduction 0 Metering mode indicator (page 126) Multi Center Weighted Spot C Recording types Auto recording, easy BEST SHOT D Battery capacity (page 43) E Histogram (page 117) F EV value (page 90) 32 GETTING READY Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Each press of [ ] (DISP) changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below. I PLAY Mode I REC Mode Indicators on Histogram/Details on Indicators on Histogram on Indicators off Indicators off 33 GETTING READY IMPORTANT! · Pressing [ ] (DISP) will not change monitor screen contents during standby or recording of an audio snapshot. · You can use [ ] (DISP) to turn off the monitor screen only when voice recording in the REC mode. You cannot turn off the monitor screen for any other recording function. · Pressing [ ] (DISP) in the Voice Recording REC mode toggles the monitor screen on ("indicators on") and off. While a Voice Recording file is displayed in the PLAY mode, pressing [ ] (DISP) toggles between "indicators on" and "indicators off". · When playing back the content of a Voice Recording file while "indicators off" is selected (Voice Recording file icon only on the monitor screen), the monitor screen will go black about two seconds after you press [SET] to start playback. The Voice Recording file icon (indicators off) will reappear after playback is complete. Attaching the Strap Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the illustration. Strap ring IMPORTANT! · Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when using the camera to protect against accidentally dropping it. · The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera only. Do not use it for any other purpose. · Never swing the camera around by the strap. 34 GETTING READY Power Requirements Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20). The battery is not fully charged when you use the camera for the first time after purchasing it. You need to charge the battery before using the camera for the first time. · EX-Z60 Owners: Read the information starting from this page. EX-Z60DX Owners: Read the information starting from page 40. EX-Z60 (Bundled with Charger Unit) I To charge the battery 1. Correctly positioning the positive and negative terminals of the battery, load the lithium ion battery into the battery charger. - T + · Making sure that the positive and negative contacts are aligned correctly, load the battery into the battery charger. Note that the battery will not charge properly if it is not positioned correctly in the battery charger. 35 GETTING READY 2. Plug the battery charger into a household power outlet. · This will cause the [CHARGE] lamp to turn red. · Charging will take about 90 minutes. [CHARGE] lamp Battery Charger NOTE · The battery charger is designed for operation with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC. Note, however, that the shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. If you plan to use the battery charger in a geographic area where the power receptacle shape is different from that in your area, replace the AC power cord with one of the other ones that come with the camera, or purchase a commercially available AC power cord that is compatible with the power outlets in that area. AC power cord 36 GETTING READY 3. The [CHARGE] lamp goes out when charging is complete. IMPORTANT! · If the battery or battery charger is very hot or cold when you start charging or if it becomes hot during charging, the battery charger will enter a standby state, which is indicated when its [CHARGE] lamp goes out. Charging will resume when the temperature returns to the allowable charging temperature range, which is indicated when the [CHARGE] lamp turns red. · Charging the battery while it is still warm immediately after removing it from the camera can result in only partial charging. Give the battery time to cool before charging it. · Battery discharges slightly even when it is left without loading it into the camera. Because of this, it is recommended that you charge the battery immediately before you need to use it. · Charging the battery may cause interference with TV and radio reception. If this happens, plug the charger into an outlet that is further away from the TV or radio. · Dirty charger contacts and/or battery terminals can make proper charging impossible. Be sure to wipe contacts and terminals occasionally with a dry cloth to keep them clean. 4. After charging is complete, unplug the battery charger from the power outlet, and remove the battery from it. · Always unplug the battery charger from the power outlet and remove the battery whenever you are not charging. 37