E Digital Camera EX-Z70 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/. K817PCM2DKX 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 74 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Using Using Using Using Using Auto Focus the Macro Mode Pan Focus the Infinity Mode Manual Focus Focus Lock 75 78 79 79 80 81 Recording an Image ................................................... 50 Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 74 Using Zoom ................................................................ 59 Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 82 Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 84 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 85 88 88 88 91 92 94 Using the Flash .......................................................... 63 Using Continuous Shutter .......................................... 87 Using the Self-timer ................................................... 68 Specifying Image Size ............................................... 71 Specifying Image Quality ........................................... 72 Using the BEST SHOT Mode .................................... 89 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 98 98 4 INTRODUCTION Restoring an Old Photograph .................................... 99 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 99 100 103 104 106 107 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 Playing and Editing a Movie ..................................... 133 Playing a Movie Editing a Movie Capturing a Still Image from a Movie (MOTION PRINT) 133 134 138 Recording a Movie ................................................... 102 Recording Audio ....................................................... 106 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 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 Playing an Audio Snapshot 125 152 DELETING FILES Basic Playback Operation ........................................ 124 Deleting a Single File ............................................... 152 Deleting All Files ...................................................... 153 5 INTRODUCTION 154 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 154 155 156 156 158 159 159 Using World Time ..................................................... 165 To display the World Time screen To configure World Time settings 165 165 Folders ...................................................................... 154 Protecting Files ........................................................ 155 Editing the Date and Time of an Image ................... 166 Changing the Display Language .............................. 167 Changing the USB Port Protocol ............................. 168 Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Power On/Off Functions ........................................... 169 Formatting Built-in Memory ...................................... 170 Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 156 171 160 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 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 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 163 164 164 6 INTRODUCTION 178 PRINTING IMAGES To configure print settings for a single image To configure print settings for all images Date Printing 180 181 187 205 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 205 207 208 211 213 214 214 214 215 216 217 218 218 219 DPOF ........................................................................ 179 Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ......... 205 Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ............... 183 PRINT Image Matching III ........................................... 188 Exif Print ................................................................... 188 189 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 215 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 Indicator Lamp Reference ........................................ 223 Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 226 If you have problems installing the USB driver... Display Messages 231 232 Specifications ........................................................... 234 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-Z70. · 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. 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 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 · 7.2 million effective pixels The CCD provides 7.41 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 rec ...