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Casio EX Z40 - Exilim 4MP Digital Camera, User Manual

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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.

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Digital Camera

EX-Z30/EX-Z40

User’s Guide

K871PCM1DMX-2

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/.

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Summary of Contents for EX Z40 - Exilim 4MP Digital Camera

Page 1: ... Digital Camera EX Z30 EX Z40 User s Guide K871PCM1DMX 2 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 C ...

Page 2: ...s soon as possible Rechargeable lithium ion battery NP 40 USB Cradle CA 24 USB Cable Basic Reference Camera Strap Special AC Adaptor Inlet Type AC power cord The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera Special AC Adaptor Plug in Type CD ROM ...

Page 3: ...d image 17 To delete an image 18 19 GETTING READY About This Manual 19 General Guide 20 Camera 20 USB Cradle 21 Monitor Screen Contents 22 REC mode 22 PLAY mode 24 Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 25 Indicator Lamps 25 Attaching the Strap 26 Power Requirements 26 To load the battery 26 To remove the battery 28 To charge the battery 28 Power Supply Precautions 33 Turning the Camera On an...

Page 4: ...Using the Pan Focus Mode 64 Using the Infinity Mode 65 Using Manual Focus 65 Using Focus Lock 66 Exposure Compensation EV Shift 67 Adjusting White Balance 69 Adjusting White Balance Manually 70 Using the BESTSHOT Mode 71 Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup 73 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 ...

Page 5: ...shot 109 To re record audio 110 Playing Back a Voice Recording File 111 112 DELETING FILES Deleting a Single File 112 Deleting All Files 113 114 FILE MANAGEMENT Folders 114 Memory Folders and Files 114 Protecting Files 115 To protect a single file 115 To protect all files in memory 116 Using the FAVORITE Folder 116 To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 116 To display a file in the FAVORITE folder ...

Page 6: ...ns 139 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 141 142 PRINTING IMAGES DPOF 143 To configure print settings for a single image 144 To configure print settings for all images 145 Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT PRINT 146 To print a single image 146 To print a group of images 148 Printing Precautions 149 PRIN...

Page 7: ...g Software from the CD ROM in Windows 177 Getting Started 178 Selecting a Language 178 Viewing the Contents of the Read me File 178 Installing an Application 179 Viewing User Documentation PDF Files 179 User Registration 180 Exiting the Menu Application 180 Installing Software from the CD ROM on a Macintosh 180 Installing Software 180 Viewing User Documentation PDF Files 181 183 APPENDIX Menu Refe...

Page 8: ... 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 ...

Page 9: ... Focus page 62 When you press the shutter release 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 Support for SD memory cards and MMC MultiMedia Cards for memory expansion page 136 Easy Charging page 28 Just place the camera onto the USB ...

Page 10: ... into Web pages quickly and easily Calendar screen page 101 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 image recorded for that date which helps to make searching for a particular image quicker and easier Snapshot Audio Mode page 81 Adds audio to a snapshot Movie Audio Mode page 79 Voice Recordi...

Page 11: ...the driver s vision and create the danger of accident PRINT Image Matching II Compatible page 150 Images include PRINT Image Matching II data mode setting and other camera setup information A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching II reads this data and adjusts the printed image accordingly so your images come out just the way you intended when you recorded them USB DIRECT PRINT support page 1...

Page 12: ...rrent image impossible it can also corrupt other image data already stored in file memory 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...

Page 13: ...ge 17 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 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...

Page 14: ...e it with a soft dry cloth 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 pl...

Page 15: ...the battery page 26 2 Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery page 28 Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera It takes about 190 minutes to achieve a full charge 1 2 3 Stopper 2 1 Inlet Type 1 Plug in Type ...

Page 16: ...y you want and then press SET 6 Use and to select the summer time DST setting you want and then press 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 To configure display language and clock settings Be sure to configure the following settings before using...

Page 17: ...oint the camera at the subject use the monitor screen or viewfinder to compose the image and then press the shutter release button half way When proper focus is achieved the focus frame turns green and the green operation lamp lights 3 Holding the camera still gently press the shutter release button To record an image See page 45 for details 1 2 3 1200 1200 1600 1600 NORMAL NORMAL 10 10 04 04 12 1...

Page 18: ...ss 3 Use and to display the image you want to delete 4 Use and to select Delete To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything select Cancel 5 Press SET to delete the image To delete an image See page 112 for details 2 3 4 5 1 ...

Page 19: ...e 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 Flash 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 114 This term as used in this ma...

Page 20: ...nent button and switch on the camera Camera 1 Shutter release button 2 Power button 3 Flash 4 Microphone 5 Self timer lamp 6 Lens 7 Viewfinder 8 Operation lamp 9 PLAY mode 0 REC mode A MENU button B Zoom button C Strap ring D SET button E F DISP button G Monitor Screen H Speaker Back A 7 8 90 B C G H D E F ...

Page 21: ... the following tasks Battery charging page 28 Automatic transfer of images to a computer page 151 Direct connection to a printer for printing page 146 Viewing of images using the Photo Stand slideshow feature page 106 1 Camera connector 2 USB lamp 3 USB button 4 CHARGE lamp 5 PHOTO button 3 2 1 5 4 7 6 Back 6 DC IN 5 3V AC adaptor connector 7 USB USB port Front L Stopper M Memory card slot N Batte...

Page 22: ...ery capacity C Focus frame Focusing complete Green Focusing failed Red 5 6 7 8 9 0 A B C 34 5 REC modes Snapshot BESTSHOT Movie Snapshot Audio Voice Recording 6 Memory capacity Remaining number of storable images Movie Recording Remaining recording time 7 Image size EX Z30 2048 1536 pixels 2048 1360 3 2 pixels 1600 1200 pixels 1280 960 pixels 640 480 pixels Movie Recording recording time EX Z40 23...

Page 23: ...cator E Shutter speed value An out of range aperture or shutter speed causes the corresponding monitor screen value to turn amber F Aperture value G ISO sensitivity H Zoom indicator Left side indicates optical zoom Right side indicates digital zoom ...

Page 24: ...was recorded using a different digital camera model 12 4 5 6 3 7 8 1 PLAY mode file type Snapshot Movie Snapshot Audio Voice Recording 2 Image protection indicator 3 Folder number File number 4 Image size EX Z30 2048 1536 pixels 2048 1360 3 2 pixels 1600 1200 pixels 1280 960 pixels 640 480 pixels Movie Playback Elapsed play time EX Z40 2304 1728 pixels 2304 1536 3 2 pixels 1600 1200 pixels 1280 96...

Page 25: ...the Movie mode You cannot use the DISP button to change the contents of the monitor screen while a movie is being recorded or while standing by for or performing audio recording In the Voice Recording mode you can only turn indicators on and off Indicator Lamps You can find out the operational status of the camera and the USB cradle at a glance by checking the color of the indicator lamps and whet...

Page 26: ...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 Power Requirements Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery NP 40 To load the battery 1 While pressing the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the camera slide the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and then sw...

Page 27: ... cover closed and then slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow IMPORTANT Use only the special NP 40 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera Use of any other type of battery is not supported The battery is not charged when you purchase the camera You need to charge the battery before using the camera for the first time page 28 Push the bottom of the battery and make sure that...

Page 28: ...AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera AC Adaptor DC IN 5 3V USB Cradle AC power cord To remove the battery 1 Open the battery compartment cover 2 Pull the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow This will cause the battery to come part way out of the slot Stopper 3 Release the stopper and pull the battery from the camera Take care so you do not drop the battery ...

Page 29: ...cord plug varies according to country or geographic area If you plan to use the AC adaptor 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 comes with the camera or purchase a commercially available AC power cord that is compatible with the power outlets in that area NOTE The AC adaptor is designed f...

Page 30: ...ally available rapid charger unit BC 30L to charge the special NP 40 rechargeable lithium ion battery Never use any other charging device Use only the bundled AC adaptor Never use any other type of AC adaptor Do not use optionally available AD C40 AD C620 and AD C630 AC adaptors with this camera Make sure that the camera connector of the USB cradle is securely inserted into the camera s connector ...

Page 31: ...here is a problem with how the battery is loaded 1 Remove the battery from the camera and check the battery contacts for dirt If the contacts are dirty wipe them clean with a dry cloth 2 Check to make sure that the AC adaptor s power cord is connected securely to the power outlet and USB cradle If the same symptoms occur again when you place the camera on the USB cradle after taking the above step...

Page 32: ...monitor screen Supported Battery NP 40 Rated Capacitance 1230mAh Storage Medium SD Memory Card 1 Number of Shots CIPA CIPA Standard Temperature 23 C 73 F Monitor Screen On Zoom operation between full wide to full telephoto every 30 seconds during which two images are recorded one image with flash power turned off and back on every time 10 images are recorded 2 Continuous Recording Conditions Tempe...

Page 33: ...ollowing precautions when handling or using the battery and the optional charger unit Battery Handling Precautions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before trying to use the battery for the first time Keep these safety precautions and all operating instructions on hand for future reference NOTES The term battery in this manual refers to the CASIO NP 40 Rechargeabl...

Page 34: ... subject to high temperatures Should you ever notice leakage strange odor heat generation discoloration deformation or any other abnormal condition while using charging or storing a battery immediately remove it from the camera or optional charger unit and keep it away from open flame If the battery does not achieve full charge after the normal charging time has passed stop charging Continued char...

Page 35: ...following a full charge indicates that the battery has reached the end of its service life Replace the battery with a new one Never wipe the battery with thinner benzene alcohol or other volatile agents or chemically treated rags Doing so can cause deformation of the battery and lead to malfunction BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS Make sure you remove the battery when you do not plan to use the camera ...

Page 36: ...reates the danger of fire and electric shock Should the cord of the AC adaptor become damaged exposed internal wiring request a replacement from a CASIO authorized service center A damaged AC adaptor cord creates the danger of fire or electric shock Caution Use the AC adaptor where it will not be splashed with water Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock Do not place a vase or any other...

Page 37: ... PLAY Power button Green operation lamp PLAY REC NOTES Pressing REC to turn on the camera enters the REC mode while pressing PLAY enters the PLAY mode Pressing PLAY while in the REC mode switches to the PLAY mode The lens retracts about 10 seconds after switching modes IMPORTANT If camera power is turned off by the Auto Power Off feature press the power button REC or PLAY to turn it back on again ...

Page 38: ...ving Settings You can configure the settings described below to conserve battery power Sleep Automatically turns off the monitor screen if no operation is performed for a specified amount of time in the REC mode Performing any button operation causes the monitor screen to turn back on Auto Power Off Turns off power if you do not perform any operation for a specified amount of time 1 Turn on the ca...

Page 39: ...ted to a computer or some other device through the USB cradle While a slideshow is in progress While playing back a voice recording file To configure this feature Select this setting Sleep Sleep Auto Power Off Auto Power Off See page 39 for information about how to use menus Using the On screen Menus Pressing MENU displays menus on the monitor screen that you can use to perform various operations ...

Page 40: ...the tab to the settings Move from the settings to the tab Move between the settings Display the options available for a setting Select an option Register an option selection and exit the menu screen Register an option selection and return to the menu screen Exit the menu screen Do this Press and Press Press Press and Press or press SET Press and Press SET Press Press the MENU button ...

Page 41: ...change the currently selected setting Example To select the REC Mode item 6 Perform one of the following operations to apply the setting you configured To do this Apply the setting and exit the menu screen Apply the setting and return to feature selection in step 4 Apply the setting and return to tab selection in step 3 Perform this key operation Press SET Press 1 Press 2 Use to move back up to ta...

Page 42: ...ed whenever power is totally cut off This can happen if the battery goes dead while the camera is not being supplied power by the USB cradle The clock setting screen will appear automatically the next time you turn on power after the settings are cleared Set the date and time before using the camera The current date and time settings will be cleared if the battery remains dead without being charge...

Page 43: ...an Español Spanish Italiano Italian Português Portuguese Chinese Complex Chinese Simplified Korean 3 Use and to select the geographical area where you live and then press SET 4 Use and to select the name of the city where you live and then press SET 5 Use and to select the summer time DST setting you want and then press SET When you want to do this Keep time using summer time Daylight Saving Time ...

Page 44: ...M DD YY To display the date like this 04 12 24 24 12 04 12 24 04 8 Press SET to register the settings and exit the setting screen To do this Change the setting at the current cursor location Move the cursor between settings Toggle between 12 hour and 24 hour timekeeping Do this Press and Press and Press DISP 7 Set the current date and the time ...

Page 45: ...ording an image Recording an Image Aiming the Camera Use both hands to hold the camera still when shooting an image Holding the camera with one hand increases the chance of movement which can blur your images Horizontal Hold the camera still in both hands with your arms firmly against your sides Vertical When holding the camera vertically make sure that the flash is above the lens Hold the camera ...

Page 46: ...REC mode for image recording If the camera is in the PLAY mode when it turns on the message There are no files will appear if you do not have any images stored in memory yet In addition the icon will be visible at the top of the display If this happens press REC to enter the REC mode 2 Change the REC Mode setting to Snapshot Press MENU use the cursor keys to select the REC tab and then REC Mode pr...

Page 47: ...n subject is within the focus frame The focusing range of the camera in the Auto Focus mode is approximately 40cm 1 3 feet to infinity page 62 You can compose images using either the monitor screen or the optical viewfinder page 50 When using the optical viewfinder to compose images you can use the DISP button to turn off the monitor screen and conserve battery power 4 Press the shutter release bu...

Page 48: ...oing so not only causes the current image to be lost it can also corrupt images already stored in file memory and even lead to malfunction of the camera Never remove the memory card while an image is being recorded to the memory card Fluorescent lighting actually flickers at a frequency that cannot be detected by the human eye When using the camera indoors under such lighting you may experience so...

Page 49: ...static noise in the monitor screen image About Auto Focus Auto Focus tends not to work well if the camera is moved during recording or when recording the types of subjects listed below Solid color walls or objects with little contrast Strongly backlit objects Polished metal or other brightly reflective objects Venetian blinds or other horizontally repeating patterns Multiple images that are varyin...

Page 50: ...hat is visible inside of the viewfinder indicates the image recorded at a distance of about one meter 3 3 When the subject is closer than one meter the recorded image will be different from what you see inside the viewfinder frame Since the monitor screen shows exactly what will be recorded always use it for composing your images in the Macro and Manual Focus modes Viewfinder frame Short distance ...

Page 51: ... 3X 1 In the REC mode press the zoom button to change the zoom factor Zoom out Zoom in Zoom button 2 Compose the image and then press the shutter release button NOTES The optical zoom factor also affects the lens aperture Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against hand movement when using the telephoto setting zoom in Press this side of the zoom button Wide Angle Telephoto To do this Zoom o...

Page 52: ...s 왘 4 Select On and then press SET Selecting Off disables digital zoom 5 Hold down the Telephoto zoom button to increase the optical zoom factor When the digital zoom factor reaches its maximum value 3X it stops momentarily Keep the Telephoto zoom button depressed and zoom will switch over to digital zoom automatically Switching to digital zoom causes the zoom indicator to appear on the monitor sc...

Page 53: ...he REC mode press MENU 2 Press 왔 to select the flash mode Each press of 왔 cycles through the flash mode settings shown below on the monitor screen Flash mode indicator 왔 IMPORTANT Digital zoom is disabled whenever the monitor screen is turned off page 25 Using digital zoom can cause degradation of the recorded image ...

Page 54: ...ect this setting None About Red eye Reduction Using the flash to record at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image This is caused when the light from the flash reflects off of the retina of the eye When red eye reduction is selected as the flash mode the camera performs two pre flash operations one designed to cause the irises in the eyes of ...

Page 55: ... desired results using a flash if the subject is too close or too far away The flash takes anywhere from a few seconds to as long as 10 seconds to attain full charge after being fired The actual time required depends on the battery level temperature and other conditions The flash does not fire in the Movie mode This is indicated by Flash Off on the monitor screen The flash unit may not be able to ...

Page 56: ...three consecutive self timer operations to record three images 1 In the REC mode press MENU 2 Use 왗 and 왘 to select the REC tab 3 Use 왖 and 왔 to select Self timer and then press 왘 4 Use 왖 and 왔 to select the self timer time you want to use and then press SET Selecting Off in step 4 disables the self timer Using flash in combination with another light source daylight fluorescent light etc can resul...

Page 57: ...screen and another image is recorded one second later 4 Steps 2 and 3 are repeated once more to record the third image To do this Specify a 10 second self timer Specify a 2 second self timer Specify Triple Self timer Disable the self timer Select this setting 10 sec 2 sec X3 Off 5 Record the image When you press the shutter release button the self timer lamp flashes and the shutter releases after ...

Page 58: ...the image s file size of to be larger You can select an image size to suit your needs for greater detail or smaller file size 1 In the REC mode press MENU 2 Use 왗 and 왘 to select the REC tab 3 Use 왖 and 왔 to select Size and then press 왘 4 Use 왖 and 왔 to select the setting you want and then press SET EX Z30 2048 x 1536 2048 x 1536 pixels 2048 x 1360 3 2 2048 x 1360 3 2 pixels 1600 x 1200 1600 x 120...

Page 59: ...Smaller Use this setting Print the image on paper approximately 293 x 219mm 11 5 x 8 6 inches Print the image on paper up to 293 x 195mm 11 5 x 7 7 inches Print the image on paper up to 203 x 152mm 8 x 6 inches Print the image on paper up to 163 x 122mm 6 4 x 4 8 inches Print the image on paper up to 81 x 61mm 3 2 x 2 4 inches or attach the image to e mail The sizes indicated by the settings are r...

Page 60: ...t Quality and then press 왘 4 Use 왖 and 왔 to select the setting you want and then press SET Select this setting Fine Normal Economy To get this Very high quality but large file size Normal quality Small file size but low quality NOTE The following are guidelines for selecting image quality IMPORTANT Actual file size depends on the type of image you record This means that the remaining image capacit...

Page 61: ...nt focus modes Auto Focus Macro Pan Focus Infinity and Manual 1 In the REC mode press 왖 Each press of 왖 cycles thorough the focus mode settings in the sequence shown below 왖 Focus mode indicator To set up the camera to do this Focus automatically Auto Focus Perform close up focus Macro Fix the focal distance Pan Focus Perform infinity focus Infinity Focus manually Manual Focus Select this setting ...

Page 62: ...MAL NORMAL 10 10 04 04 12 12 24 24 12 12 58 58 IN 1 1000 1 1000 F2 6 F2 6 Focus frame Green operation lamp When you see this Green focus frame Green operation lamp Red focus frame Flashing green operation lamp It means this The image is focused The image is not in focus 3 Press the shutter release button the rest of the way to record the image Auto Pan Focus When you press the shutter release butt...

Page 63: ... Auto Pan Focus Select this setting On Off For this type of Auto Focus area Very limited range in the center of the screen This setting works well with focus lock page 66 Automatic selection of the focus area where the subject closest to the camera is located With this setting a wide focus frame which contains seven focus points appears on the monitor screen first When you press the shutter releas...

Page 64: ...frame and green operation lamp are the same as those in the Auto Focus mode IMPORTANT In the Macro mode the optical zoom range is 1X to 1 8X Using the Pan Focus Mode Normally your camera performs Auto Focus to ensure that your images are always in focus With Pan Focus focus is fixed for a specific focal distance and images are recorded without Auto Focus The focus range depends on the zoom setting...

Page 65: ...essing 왖 until the focus mode indicator shows MF At this point a boundary also appears on the display indicating the part of the image that will be used for manual focus Using Manual Focus With the Manual Focus mode you can adjust the focus of an image manually The following shows focus ranges in the Macro mode for two optical zoom factors Optical Zoom Factor 1X 3X Approximate Focus Range 6cm 2 4 ...

Page 66: ...the subject Do this Press 왗 Press 왘 Manual focus position Using Focus Lock Focus lock is a technique you can use to focus on a subject that is not located within the focus frame when you record an image You can use focus lock in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro mode 1 Using the monitor screen compose the image so the main subject is within the focus frame and then press the shutter release button...

Page 67: ...ocking the focus also locks the exposure 1200 1200 1600 1600 NORMAL NORMAL 10 10 04 04 12 12 24 24 12 12 58 58 IN 1 1000 1 1000 F2 6 F2 6 Exposure Compensation EV Shift Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure setting EV value manually to adjust for the lighting of your subject This feature helps to achieve better results when recording a backlit subject a strongly lit subject indoors or...

Page 68: ...el EV Shift adjust the value until it becomes 0 0 4 Record the image IMPORTANT When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation NOTES Performing an EV shift operation causes the metering mode to switch automatically to center weighted metering Returning the EV shift value to 0 0 causes the meterin...

Page 69: ...to select the setting you want and then press SET NOTES Selecting Manual changes white balance to the settings achieved the last time a manual white balance operation was performed You can use the key customization feature page 89 to configure the camera so the white balance setting changes whenever you press 왗 or 왘 while in the REC mode When shooting under these conditions Normal conditions Outdo...

Page 70: ...2 Select the REC tab select White Balance and then press 왘 3 Use 왖 and 왔 to select Manual This causes the object you last used to adjust manual white balance to appear on the monitor screen 4 Point the camera at a white piece of paper or similar object under the lighting conditions for which you want to set the white balance and then press the shutter release button This starts the white balance a...

Page 71: ... image Example Sample Scene Portrait Scenery Night Scene Night Scene Portrait 1 In the REC mode press MENU 2 Select the REC tab select REC Mode and then press 왘 3 Use 왖 and 왔 to select BESTSHOT and then press SET This enters the BESTSHOT mode and displays a sample scene 4 Use 왗 and 왘 to select the sample scene you want and then press SET 5 Record the image ...

Page 72: ...hat the BESTSHOT settings revert to their defaults when you select another BESTSHOT scene change the recording mode or turn off the camera Noise reduction processing is performed automatically when you are recording a night scene fireworks or other image that requires slow shutter speeds Because of this it takes longer to record images at lower shutter speeds Make sure that you do not perform any ...

Page 73: ...g Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup You can use the procedure below to save the setup of an image you recorded for later recall when you need it again Recalling a setup you save automatically sets up the camera accordingly 1 In the REC mode press MENU 2 Select the REC tab select REC Mode and then press 왘 3 Use 왖 and 왔 to select BESTSHOT and then press SET This enters the BESTSHOT mode and displays ...

Page 74: ... to 999 BESTSHOT user setups in the camera s built in memory at one time You can check the current setup of a scene by displaying the various setting menus When you register a BESTSHOT user setup it is automatically assigned a file name using one of the formats shown below depending on your camera model EX Z30 UEZ30nnn JPE n 0 to 9 EX Z40 UEZ40nnn JPE n 0 to 9 To delete a BESTSHOT user setup 1 In ...

Page 75: ...ot mode lets you record images of two people and combine them into a single image This makes it possible for you to include yourself in group images even when there is no one else around to record the image for you Coupling Shot is available in the BESTSHOT mode page 71 First Image This is the part of the image that does not include the person who is recording the first image Second Image Making s...

Page 76: ... of the image The focus exposure white balance zoom and flash settings are fixed for this type of image 7 Next align the focus frame with the subject you want in the right side of the image taking care to align the actual background with the semi transparent image of the background of the first image which is shown on the monitor screen Pressing MENU any time after step 5 of the above procedure ca...

Page 77: ...need to ask someone else to record the image for you Basically Pre shot is a two step process 1 You compose the background you want and press the shutter release button which causes a semi transparent image of the background to remain on the monitor screen 2 Ask someone else to record a shot of you against your original background telling them to compose the image by using the semi transparent mon...

Page 78: ...select REC Mode and then press 왘 3 Use 왖 and 왔 to select BESTSHOT and then press SET 4 Use 왗 and 왘 to select Pre shot and then press SET 5 Freeze the background on the monitor screen Though a semi transparent image of the background appears on the monitor screen in step 6 the background image is not saved in memory at this time The focus exposure white balance zoom and flash settings are fixed for...

Page 79: ...composed on the monitor screen in step 6 The reference background image is not recorded Semi transparent image Using the Movie Mode You can record movies with audio A single movie can be as long as available memory capacity allows File Format AVI AVI format conforms to the Motion JPEG format promoted by the Open DML Group Image Size 320 x 240 pixels Movie File Size Approximately 300KB second Maxim...

Page 80: ...g indicator The remaining recording time value counts down on the monitor screen as you record The focus mode automatically changes to Pan Focus page 64 when you enter the Movie mode regardless of the mode memory s page 90 Focus setting You can however change to another focus mode before starting a recording 5 When movie recording is complete the movie file is stored in file memory IMPORTANT The f...

Page 81: ...case of the Manual Focus mode you cannot adjust focus settings while recording is in progress Be sure to make all adjustments before beginning the record operation Certain types of memory cards take longer to record data which can cause movie frames to be dropped and REC flash on the monitor screen during recording to let you know when a frame has been dropped Recording Audio Adding Audio to a Sna...

Page 82: ...rs audio recording standby with the image you just recorded on the monitor screen You can cancel audio recording standby by pressing MENU Remaining recording time 5 Press the shutter release button to start audio recording The green operation lamp flashes as recording is performed Even if you have the monitor screen turned off page 25 the monitor screen turns on while you are adding audio to a sna...

Page 83: ...Voice and then press SET This enters the Voice Recording Mode Remaining recording time 4 Press the shutter release button to start voice recording The remaining recording time value counts down on the monitor screen and the green operation lamp flashes as recording is performed Pressing the DISP button during voice recording turns off the monitor screen You can insert index marks while recording b...

Page 84: ...ram You can use the DISP button to display a histogram on the monitor screen The histogram lets you check exposure conditions as you record images page 25 You can also display the histogram of a recorded image in the PLAY mode Histogram A histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an image in terms of the number of pixels The vertical axis indicates the number of pixels while the horizo...

Page 85: ...ixels and dark pixels This type of histogram results when the overall image is at optimal lightness IMPORTANT Note that the above histograms are shown for illustrative purposes only You may not be able to achieve exactly the same shapes for particular subjects A centered histogram does not necessarily guarantee optimum exposure The recorded image may be over exposed or under exposed even though it...

Page 86: ...e page 69 Digital Zoom page 52 AF Area page 63 Auto PF page 62 Specifying ISO Sensitivity You can change the ISO sensitivity setting for better images in places where lighting is dim or when you are using faster shutter speeds ISO sensitivity is expressed in terms of values that originally indicated the sensitivity to light for photographic film A larger value indicates higher sensitivity which is...

Page 87: ...oper illumination of the subject NOTE You can use the key customization feature page 89 to configure the camera so the ISO sensitivity setting changes whenever you press 왗 and 왘 while in the REC mode Select this setting Auto ISO 50 ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 EX Z30 To get this Automatic sensitivity selection Conforms to ISO 50 Conforms to ISO 100 Conforms to ISO 200 Conforms to ISO 400 EX Z40 Select ...

Page 88: ...e to turn image review on and off 1 In the REC mode press MENU 2 Select the REC tab select Review and then press 왘 3 Use 왖 and 왔 to select the setting you want and then press SET Turning the On screen Grid On and Off You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you compose images and ensure that the camera is straight when recording To do this Display the grid Hide the grid Select this ...

Page 89: ...o select the setting you want and then press SET NOTE The initial default setting is REC Mode Select this REC Mode EV Shift White Balance ISO Self timer Off When you want to assign this function to 왗 and 왘 keys Recording mode 왗 and 왘 cycle through recording modes Snapshot BESTSHOT Movie Snapshot Audio Voice Recording page 183 EV shift 왗 decreases compensation 왘 increases compensation page 67 White...

Page 90: ... turn the camera back on When mode memory is turned off the camera automatically restores the initial factory default setting for the applicable mode The following table shows what happens when you turn mode memory on or off for each mode Function REC Mode Flash Focus 1 White Balance ISO AF Area Digital Zoom MF Position Zoom Position 2 On Setting when camera is turned off Off Snapshot Auto Auto Au...

Page 91: ...s except for REC Mode and Zoom Position will be configured according to the BESTSHOT sample scene when you turn it back on again regardless of mode memory on off setting If you turn the camera off while in the Movie mode the flash will be turned off when you turn the camera back on again regardless of mode memory on off setting Resetting the Camera Use the following procedure to reset all of the c...

Page 92: ...lower quality than the actual display image The actual display image appears a short while after the preview image This does not apply to images copied from another digital camera You can use the camera s built in monitor screen to view images after you record them Basic Playback Operation Use the following procedure to scroll through files stored in the camera s memory 1 Press PLAY to turn on the...

Page 93: ...2 Press SET This plays back the audio that accompanies the displayed image You can perform the following operations while audio is playing IMPORTANT Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused To do this Fast forward or fast reverse the audio Pause and unpause audio playback Adjust audio volume Cancel playback Do this Hold down 왗 or 왘 Press SET Press 왖 or 왔 Pres...

Page 94: ...rees The histogram or any other display information you had displayed is cleared automatically whenever you flip the image While an image is flipped you can use 왗 and 왘 to scroll to another image if you want 3 To return the image to its normal orientation press any button other than 왖 왔 왗 or 왘 IMPORTANT Note that you cannot play a movie or a voice recording file on the monitor screen while a flipp...

Page 95: ...e image This displays an indicator that shows the current zoom factor You can toggle between the zoomed image and normal image by pressing MENU Current zoom factor 3 Use 왖 왔 왗 and 왘 to shift the image up down left or right 4 Press MENU to return the image to its original size IMPORTANT You cannot enlarge a movie image Depending on the original size of the recorded image you may not be able to zoom...

Page 96: ...il messages or incorporation into Web pages 1 In the PLAY mode press MENU 2 Select the PLAY tab select Resize and then press 왘 3 Use 왗 and 왘 to scroll through images and display the one you want to resize 4 Use 왖 and 왔 to select the setting you want and then press SET To do this Resize to 1280 x 960 pixels SXGA Resize to 640 x 480 pixels VGA Cancel the resizing operation Select this 1280 x 960 640...

Page 97: ...Resizing an image creates a new file that contains the image in the size you select The file with the original image also remains in memory Images smaller than 640 x 480 pixels cannot be resized An image recorded using the 2048 x 1360 3 2 pixel size EX Z30 and the 2304 x 1536 3 2 pixel size EX Z40 cannot be resized Note that you can resize snapshots recorded with this camera only If the message Th...

Page 98: ... supported for this file appears it means that the current image cannot be cropped The cropping operation cannot be performed if there is not enough memory to store the cropped image When you display a trimmed image on the camera s monitor screen the date and time indicates when the image was originally recorded not when the image was trimmed 5 Use 왖 왔 왗 and 왘 to move the cropping boundary up down...

Page 99: ...ie icon IMPORTANT You cannot repeat play a movie To play a movie more than once repeat the steps of the above procedure This camera can also play back audio recordings Note the following points when playing back audio Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused To do this Fast forward or fast reverse the movie Pause and unpause movie playback Skip forward or bac...

Page 100: ...ne or fewer images they are displayed in order with Image 1 in the upper left corner with the selection boundary around it 2 Use 왖 왔 왗 and 왘 to move the selection boundary to the image you want Pressing 왘 while the selection boundary is in the right column or 왗 while it is in the left column scrolls to the next full screen of nine images 3 Pressing any button besides 왖 왔 왗 or 왘 displays the full s...

Page 101: ...y Month Year Date selection cursor Displaying the Calendar Screen Use the following procedure to display a 1 month calendar While the calendar is on the display you can select a date which displays the first image recorded on that date This helps to make it easy to find the images you want 1 In the PLAY mode press 왖 2 Use 왖 왔 왗 and 왘 to move the date selection cursor Use the procedure under Changi...

Page 102: ...yed in the calendar screen to indicate voice recording file images page 111 appears in place of the image when the date contains data that cannot be displayed by this camera 3 To view the large version of a date s image move the date selection cursor to the date and then press SET This displays the first image that was recorded on the selected date Playing a Slide Show Slide Show automatically pla...

Page 103: ...ow use 왖 and 왔 to select Cancel and then press SET IMPORTANT Note that all buttons are disabled while an image change is in progress Wait until an image is stopped on the monitor screen before performing a button operation or hold down the button until the image stops When the slideshow comes to a movie file it plays the movie once and advances to the next file When the slideshow comes to an audio...

Page 104: ...n the slideshow Select this setting All images One Image Favorites Selecting a Particular Image for a Slideshow When you select One image as the slideshow type the slide show displays only one image without changing it Use this setting when you want a particular image to remain on the display while the camera is on the USB cradle Photo Stand feature 1 Select One image and then press 왘 2 Use 왗 and ...

Page 105: ...tart and then press SET This starts the slideshow To set the slideshow interval 1 Use 왖 and 왔 to select Interval 2 Use 왗 and 왘 to specify the interval setting you want and then press SET You can specify MAX or a value in the range of 1 to 30 seconds as the interval When MAX is selected for the interval only the first frame of movie files is played 3 Use 왖 and 왔 to select Start and then press SET T...

Page 106: ...e camera onto the USB cradle Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on 2 Press the USB cradle s PHOTO button This starts the Photo Stand slideshow with the images or image you specified under To specify the slideshow images page 104 Pressing MENU displays a screen for configuring slideshow settings To restart the slideshow press MENU while the menu screen is displayed or se...

Page 107: ... rotate a digital image that was recorded with another type of digital camera You cannot rotate movie or voice record images Rotating the Display Image Use the following procedure to rotate the image 90 degrees and register the rotation information along with the image After you do this the image is always displayed in its rotated orientation 1 In the PLAY mode press MENU 2 Select the PLAY tab sel...

Page 108: ...n scrolling images on the display finally stopping at one 2 Press 왗 or 왘 to restart the Image Roulette operation 3 To turn off Image Roulette press REC to enter the REC mode or press the power button to turn off the camera IMPORTANT Image Roulette does not play movie files or display voice recording images Image Roulette is disabled when there is only one snapshot image available Note that Image R...

Page 109: ...ion of a WAVE ADPCM file is WAV Recording Time Up to about 30 seconds per image Audio File Size Approximately 120KB 30 second recording of approximately 4KB per second 1 In the PLAY mode use 왗 and 왘 to scroll through snapshots until the one to which you want to add audio is displayed 2 Press MENU 3 Select the PLAY tab select Dubbing and then press 왘 4 Press the shutter release button to start audi...

Page 110: ...h a new one IMPORTANT Keep the microphone on the front of the camera pointed at the subject Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far from the subject Operating camera buttons during recording can cause button noise to be included in the audio The Audio icon appears on the monitor screen after audio recording...

Page 111: ...ions while audio is playing To do this Fast forward or fast reverse the audio Pause and unpause audio playback Adjust audio volume Cancel playback Do this Hold down 왗 or 왘 Press SET Press 왖 or 왔 Press MENU IMPORTANT Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused If your recording has index marks page 83 inside it you can jump to the index mark before or after the c...

Page 112: ...ected file unprotect it first page 115 Delete cannot be performed when all the files in memory are protected page 116 Deleting an audio snapshot deletes both the image file and the audio file attached to it Deleting a Single File Perform the following steps when you want to delete a single file 1 In the PLAY mode press 2 Use and to scroll through files and display the one you want to delete 3 Use ...

Page 113: ... then press SET 3 Use and to select Yes To exit the file delete operation without deleting anything select No 4 Press SET to delete all the files The message There are no files appears on the screen after all of the files are deleted IMPORTANT If a file cannot be deleted for some reason the message This function is not supported for this file appears when you try to delete it ...

Page 114: ...number You can have up to 900 folders in memory at the same time Folder names are generated as shown below Example Name of the 100th folder Each folder can hold files numbered up to 9 999 Trying to store the 10 000th file in a folder causes the next serially numbered folder to be created Folder names are generated as shown below Example Name of the 26th file Extension CIMG0026 JPG Serial number 4 ...

Page 115: ...s MENU to exit the menu screen Protecting Files Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted page 112 You can protect files individually or you can protect all files in memory with a single operation To protect a single file 1 In the PLAY mode press MENU 2 Select the PLAY tab select Protect and then press 3 Use and to scroll through files and display the one you want to protect ...

Page 116: ...ou can copy scenery shots photos of your family or other special images from a file storage folder page 163 to the FAVORITE folder in built in memory page 163 Images in the FAVORITE folder are not displayed during normal playback so it helps to keep your personal image private as you carry them around FAVORITE folder images are not deleted when you change memory cards so you can always keep them o...

Page 117: ... above procedure creates a 320 x 240 pixel QVGA size image in the FAVORITE folder A file copied into the FAVORITE folder is automatically assigned a file name that is a serial number Though the serial number starts from 0001 and can go as high as 9999 the actual upper end of the range depends on built in memory capacity Remember that the maximum number of images that can be stored in built in memo...

Page 118: ...ITE folder 5 After you are finished viewing files press MENU twice to exit File Name NOTE Holding down or scrolls images at high speed IMPORTANT Note that a FAVORITE folder is created in the camera s built in memory only No FAVORITE folder is created on a memory card when you use one If you want to view the contents of the FAVORITE folder on your computer screen you need to remove the memory card ...

Page 119: ...o delete from the FAVORITE folder 6 Use and to select Delete and then press SET To exit the file delete operation without deleting anything select Cancel 7 After deleting all of the files you want use and to select Cancel and then press SET to exit IMPORTANT You cannot use the delete operations on page 112 to delete images from the FAVORITE folder Performing the memory format operation page 135 ho...

Page 120: ... Favorites and then press 3 Use and to select Show and then press SET 4 Press 5 Use and to select All Files Delete and then press SET IMPORTANT You cannot use the delete operations on page 112 to delete images from the FAVORITE folder Performing the memory format operation page 135 however does delete FAVORITE folder files ...

Page 121: ...To configure sound settings 1 In the REC mode or the PLAY mode press MENU 2 Select the Set Up tab select Sounds and then press 3 Use and to select the sound whose setting you want to configure and then press Select this setting Sound 1 through Sound 5 Off To do this Select a built in sound Turn off the sound NOTE The default sound setting for all operations is Sound 1 4 Use and to change the setti...

Page 122: ...image you recorded as the startup screen image which causes it to appear on the monitor screen for about two seconds whenever you press the power button or REC to turn on the camera The startup screen image does not appear if you press PLAY to turn on the camera 1 In the REC mode or the PLAY mode press MENU 2 Select the Set Up tab select Startup and then press 3 Use and to display the image you wa...

Page 123: ...mat operation page 135 If you store an audio snapshot to startup image memory the image s audio is not played when the image is displayed at startup Configuring Power Down Image Settings With the Power Down Image feature you can configure the camera so a specific image stored in camera image memory appears whenever you turn off power You can specify a snapshot or a movie as the power down image To...

Page 124: ...amera has a memory card loaded in it IMPORTANT Only a snapshot JPEG or movie AVI file can be used as the power down image Note that the Power Down Image feature works only with images recorded with this camera The Power Down Image feature may not operate properly when another type of image is specified as the power down image Formatting the camera s Flash memory deletes the power down image When b...

Page 125: ... the following procedure to specify the method for generating the serial number used for file names page 114 1 In the REC mode or the PLAY mode press MENU 2 Select the Set Up tab select File No and then press 3 Use and to change the setting and then press SET Select this setting Continue Reset To do this for a newly saved file Store the last file number used and increment it regardless of whether ...

Page 126: ...ect the alarm whose setting you want to configure and then press 4 Use and to select the setting you want to change and then use and to change the selected setting You can set an alarm time and configure the alarm to sound either once or at the same time everyday You can also turn the alarm on or off 5 Press DISP You could press SET in place of DISP if you want to configure the alarm without an im...

Page 127: ...itions exists While the camera is turned on While a USB data communication operation is in progress While a Photo Stand operation is in progress Setting the Clock Use the procedures in this section to select a Home Time Zone and to change its date and time settings IMPORTANT Make sure you select your Home Time zone the zone where you are currently located before changing the time and date settings...

Page 128: ...to register its zone as your Home Time zone To set the current time and date 1 In the REC mode or the PLAY mode press MENU 2 Select the Set Up tab select Adjust and then press 3 Set the current date and the time Do this Press or Press or Press DISP To do this Change the setting at the current cursor location Move the cursor between settings Toggle between 12 hour and 24 hour timekeeping 4 When all...

Page 129: ...4 12 04 12 24 04 Using World Time You can use the World Time screen to view a time zone that is different from the home time zone when you go on a trip etc World Time can display the time in one of 162 cities in 32 time zones To display the World Time screen 1 In the REC mode or the PLAY mode press MENU 2 Select the Set Up tab select World Time and then press This displays the current World Time z...

Page 130: ...current World Time zone 3 Use and to select World and then press 4 Use and to select City and then press 5 Use and to select the geographical area you want and then press SET 6 Use and to select the city you want and then press SET This displays the current time in the city you select 7 When the setting is the way you want press SET to apply it and exit the setting screen ...

Page 131: ...d then press If you want to configure Home Time settings select Home instead 4 Use and to select DST and then press 5 Use and to select the summer time DST setting you want Select this On Off To do this Advance the current time setting by one hour Display the current time as is 6 After the setting is the way you want press SET This displays the current time in accordance with your setting 7 Press ...

Page 132: ...ing the USB Port Protocol You can use the procedure below to change the communication protocol of the camera s USB port when connecting to a computer printer or other external device Select the protocol that suits the device to which you are connecting 1 In the REC mode or the PLAY mode press MENU 2 Select the Set Up tab select USB and then press 3 Use and to select the setting you want and then p...

Page 133: ...LAY mode press MENU 2 Select the Set Up tab select REC PLAY and then press 3 Use and to select the setting you want and then press SET PTP PictBridge simplifies the transfer of image data to the connected device Mass Storage USB DIRECT PRINT causes the camera to see the computer as an external storage device Use this setting for normal transfer of images from the camera to a computer using the bun...

Page 134: ...pressing PLAY in the REC mode switches to the PLAY mode NOTE The initial default setting is Power On Select this setting Power On Power On Off Disable To configure this operation Power turns on when REC or PLAY is pressed but does not turn off Power turns on or off when REC is pressed in the REC mode or PLAY is pressed in the PLAY mode Power does not turn on or off when REC or PLAY is pressed ...

Page 135: ...any of the data in memory before you format it Formatting built in memory deletes all files including files in the FAVORITE folder page 116 protected files page 115 and BESTSHOT user setups page 73 Formatting memory deletes the startup screen image page 122 and the Power Down Image page 123 1 Check to make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera If there is a memory card loaded in the ca...

Page 136: ...mory card or a MultiMediaCard with this camera Proper operation is not guaranteed when any other type of card is used See the instructions that come with the memory card for information about how to use it Certain types of cards can slow down processing speeds SD memory cards have a write protect switch which you can use to protect against accidental deletion of image data Note however if you writ...

Page 137: ...ted by the arrow Using a Memory Card IMPORTANT Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory card Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it Never try to force a memory card into the slot when you feel resistance To insert a memory card into the camera 1 While pressing the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the camera slide the cover in the direction i...

Page 138: ...t it Formatting a memory card that contains files deletes all the files even those that are protected page 115 To remove a memory card from the camera 1 Press the memory card into the camera and then release it This will cause the card to come part way out of the camera 2 Pull the memory card out of the slot IMPORTANT Never insert any other object besides a memory card into the camera s card slot ...

Page 139: ... it or whenever the card you are using seems to be the cause of abnormal images Before starting a format operation check to make sure that the battery is fully charged Power interruption during the format operation can result in improper formatting and even damage the memory card and make it unusable 1 Load the memory card into the camera 2 Turn on the camera Next enter the REC mode or PLAY mode a...

Page 140: ...uilt in memory and a memory card IMPORTANT Only snapshot movie files audio snapshot and voice recording files recorded with this camera can be copied Other files cannot be copied Files in the FAVORITE folder cannot be copied Copying an audio snapshot copies both the image file and the audio file To copy all the files in built in memory to a memory card 1 Load the memory card into the camera 2 Turn...

Page 141: ...Card Built in and then press SET 3 Use and to select the file you want to copy 4 Use and to select Copy and then press SET This starts the copy operation and displays the message Busy Please wait The file reappears on the monitor screen after the copy operation is complete Repeat steps 3 through 4 to copy other images if you want 5 Press MENU to exit the copy operation NOTE Files are copied to the...

Page 142: ...camera s DPOF feature lets you specify which images you want to print and how many copies of each you want Then you can plug the memory card into a printer equipped with a card slot or connect the camera to a PictBridge or USB DIRECT PRINT printer for printing For more information see DPOF page 143 and Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT PRINT page 146 Printing with a Computer Windows Users The camera ...

Page 143: ...mage management procedures are provided in the following pages of this section DPOF The letters DPOF stand for Digital Print Order Format which is a format for recording on a memory card or other medium which digital camera images should be printed and how many copies of the image should be printed Then you can print on a DPOF compatible printer or at a professional print service in accordance wit...

Page 144: ...of copies You can specify up to 99 for the number of copies Specify 00 if you do not want to have the image printed 6 To turn on date stamping for the prints press DISP so 12 12 1 is displayed 12 12 1 indicates that date stamping is turned on To turn off date stamping for the prints press DISP so 12 12 1 is not displayed Repeat steps 4 through 6 if you want to configure other images for printing 7...

Page 145: ...for the prints press DISP so 12 12 1 is not displayed 6 After all the settings are the way you want press SET to apply them IMPORTANT If you take a memory card to a professional print service be sure to tell them that it includes DPOF settings for the images to be printed and the number of copies If you don t they may print all images on the card including the ones you do not want printed Note tha...

Page 146: ...o print and how many copies of each should be printed PictBridge is a standard established by the Camera and Imaging Products Association CIPA USB DIRECT PRINT is a standard proposed by Seiko Epson Corporation Select this setting Mass Storage USB DIRECT PRINT PTP PictBridge When connecting to this type of device Computer or USB DIRECT PRINT compatible printer PictBridge compatible printer Mass Sto...

Page 147: ... the camera s monitor screen USB 9 On the print menu select 1 Image and then press SET You can use and to select the image you want to print You can toggle date stamping of the image on and off by pressing DISP The 12 12 1 icon indicates that date stamping is turned on 10 On the camera s monitor screen use and to select Print and then press SET This starts printing and displays the message Busy Pl...

Page 148: ...d displays the message Busy Please wait on the monitor screen The message will disappear after a short while even though printing is still being performed Pressing any of the camera s buttons while printing is in progress will cause the message to reappear The print menu will appear when printing is complete This automatically starts printing of the images you specified with the DPOF procedure To ...

Page 149: ...ng is in progress Doing so causes a printer error A message appears on the monitor screen followed by the DPOF setting screen page 144 if there are no DPOF settings currently configured on the camera to control the printing operation If this happens configure the required DPOF settings and then perform step 6 of the above procedure again If you want to change the current DPOF settings select DPOF ...

Page 150: ...tion holds the copyright for PRINT Image Matching and PRINT Image Matching II Exif Print Exif Print is an internationally supported open standard file format that makes it possible to capture and display vibrant digital images with accurate colors With Exif 2 2 files include a wide range of shooting condition information that can be interpreted by an Exif Print printer to produce better looking pr...

Page 151: ...dows see below or a Macintosh see page 157 Using the Camera with a Windows Computer The following are the general steps for viewing and copying files from a computer running under Windows You can find details about each operation in the procedures that follow below Note that you should also refer to the documentation that comes with your computer for other information about USB connections etc 1 I...

Page 152: ...m the camera s built in memory to a computer make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera before you place it onto the USB cradle If battery goes low while you are not using the AC adaptor data communication may stop and the camera may shut down Use of the special AC adaptor is recommended to power the camera during data communication If you are using battery power without the AC adaptor...

Page 153: ...click Finish to restart your computer 6 Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the DC IN 5 3V connector of the USB cradle and then plug it in to a household power outlet If you are using battery power without the AC adaptor make sure that the battery is fully charged Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera DC IN 5 3V ...

Page 154: ...rect 8 In the REC mode or the PLAY mode press the camera s MENU button 9 Select the Set Up tab select USB and then press 10 Use and to select Mass Storage USB DIRECT PRINT and then press SET 11 After making sure the camera is turned off place the camera onto the USB cradle Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on USB port Connector A USB cable bundled USB Connector B 7 Con...

Page 155: ...ing on your operating system perform one of the following procedures to save the files if you want 12 Press the USB cradle s USB button This will cause the Add New Hardware dialog box to appear on the computer screen as the computer automatically detects the camera s file memory After you install the USB driver Add New Hardware dialog box will no longer appear when you perform the above steps to e...

Page 156: ...he camera from the USB cradle Windows 2000 Users Click card services in the task tray on your computer screen and disable the drive number assigned to the camera After pressing the USB cradle s USB button and making sure that the USB lamp is not lit remove the camera from the USB cradle Windows 98 2000 Me 1 In the camera s file memory Removable Disk right click the Dcim folder 2 On the shortcut me...

Page 157: ...t information about USB connections Do not leave the same image displayed on your computer screen for a long time Doing so can cause the image to burn in on the screen Never disconnect the USB cable or perform any camera or USB cradle operation while data communication is in progress Doing so can cause data to become corrupted IMPORTANT This camera does not support operation with a computer runnin...

Page 158: ...camera before you place it onto the USB cradle 1 Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the DC IN 5 3V connector of the USB cradle and then plug it in to a household power outlet If you are using battery power without the AC adaptor make sure that the battery is fully charged Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera DC IN 5 3V ...

Page 159: ...r proper positioning Plug the USB cable plugs into the ports securely as far as they will go Proper operation is not possible if connections are not correct 3 In the REC mode or the PLAY mode press the camera s MENU button 4 Select the Set Up tab select USB and then press 5 Use and to select Mass Storage USB DIRECT PRINT and then press SET 6 After making sure the camera is turned off place the cam...

Page 160: ...o view For information about file names see Memory Directory Structure on page 163 11 To copy all the files in file memory to your Macintosh hard disk drag the DCIM folder to the folder to which you want to copy it IMPORTANT Never use your computer to edit delete move or rename images stored in file memory Doing so can cause problems with the image management data used by the camera which may make...

Page 161: ...ome corrupted Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer The following are the operations you can perform while there is a USB connection between your camera and computer See the referenced pages for more information about each operation View images in album format See Using the Album Feature on page 166 Print images in album format See Using the Album Feature on page 166 Automatically transfer...

Page 162: ... available PC card adapter for an SD memory card MMC For full details see the user documentation that comes with the PC card adapter and your computer Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card Reader Writer See the user documentation that comes with the SD memory card reader writer for details about how to use it Using a Commercially Available PC Card Reader Writer and PC Card Adapter for SD M...

Page 163: ... printed on a DCF printer Memory Directory Structure Directory Structure DCIM DCIM Folder 100CASIO Storage folder CIMG0001 JPG Image file CIMG0002 AVI Movie file CIMG0003 WAV Audio file CIMG0004 JPG Audio snapshot image file CIMG0004 WAV Audio snapshot audio file 101CASIO Storage folder 102CASIO Storage folder ALBUM Album folder INDEX HTM Album HTML file FAVORITE 1 FAVORITE folder CIMG0001 JPG Sto...

Page 164: ... WAV Audio snapshot image file File that contains the image part of an audio snapshot File Name Extension JPG Audio snapshot audio file File that contains the audio part of an audio snapshot File Name Extension WAV Album folder Folder that contains files used by the album function Album HTML file File used by the album function File Name Extension HTM FAVORITE folder Folder that contains Favorites...

Page 165: ...computer Changing the name to a date is a good way to keep track of multiple DCIM folders However if you even want to copy the folders back to the camera s file memory be sure you change the name of the DCIM folder back to DCIM first The camera does not recognize any folder name other than DCIM Image Files Supported by the Camera Image files recorded with the CASIO EX Z30 EX Z40 Digital Camera DCF...

Page 166: ...PUTER The album feature of the camera creates files that make it possible for you to view images on your computer in a photo album layout You can also use the applications contained on the CD ROM that comes bundled with the camera to automate image transfer and to retouch images Using the Album Feature The album feature creates an HTML photo album layout that displays your images You can use the H...

Page 167: ...rtment cover or remove the memory card from the camera while an album is being created Doing so not only runs the risk of certain album files being skipped it can also result in image data and other data in memory being corrupted If memory becomes full while an album is being created the message Memory Full appears on the monitor screen and album creation is terminated Album creation will not be p...

Page 168: ...to change IMPORTANT The sample layout shows the arrangement of items and the background color It does not show whether the layout uses a list view or detailed view or the current Image Type setting Configuring Detailed Album Settings 1 In the PLAY mode press MENU 2 Select the PLAY tab select Create Album and then press 3 Use and to select Set Up and then press 4 Use and to select the item whose se...

Page 169: ... plan to use the image Select this setting View WEB Print For this purpose Smaller images for album browsing Website thumbnails or archiving on a CD R or other media with the full size image displayed when a thumbnail is clicked This setting can be used for browsing with the thumbnails Clicking a thumbnail displays a larger version for viewing or printing Small image files only for album browsing ...

Page 170: ...e camera while auto album creation is turned on the monitor screen turns off but the green operation lamp continues to flash for a few seconds to indicate that the album creation process is being performed Never open the battery compartment cover or remove the memory card while the green operation lamp is flashing NOTE Depending on the number of images in memory it can take quite a bit of time to ...

Page 171: ...uter s Web browser to open the file named INDEX HTM This displays a list of folders in built in memory or on the memory card Index Info Album Type File Name Image 4 If you created the album after selecting Index Info as the album type under Configuring Detailed Album Settings on page 168 you can click one of the following display options Album Displays an album created by the camera Index Displays...

Page 172: ...tering Metering mode Shutter speed Shutter speed Aperture stop Aperture stop Exposure comp EV shift Focusing mode Focusing mode AF Area Auto Focus area Flash mode Flash mode Sharpness Sharpness Saturation Saturation Contrast Contrast White balance White balance Sensitivity Sensitivity Filter Filter setting Enhancement Enhancement setting Flash intensity Flash intensity Digital zoom Digital zoom se...

Page 173: ...lbum exit your Web browser application Saving an Album To save an album copy the DCIM folder from camera memory or the memory card to your computer s hard disk a CD R an MO disk or some other storage medium Note that copying only the ALBUM folder does not copy image data and other necessary files After copying the DCIM folder do not change or delete any of the files inside of it Adding new images ...

Page 174: ...uter About the bundled CD ROM CASIO Digital Camera Software The CD ROM CASIO Digital Camera Software that comes bundled with the camera contains the applications described below Installation of these applications is optional and you should install only the ones you want to use USB Driver for Mass Storage for Windows This is the software that makes it possible for the camera to talk to your persona...

Page 175: ...ges for changing image orientation and for cropping images You can also use Photohands for printing images and for adding a date stamp to printed images See the user documentation file PDF on the bundled CASIO Digital Camera Software CD ROM for details about using Photohands DirectX for Windows This software provides an extended tool set including a codec that allows Windows 98 and 2000 to handle ...

Page 176: ...indows Me or 98 or from Windows 95 or NT to Windows 2000 2 With Windows XP use the USB driver that comes with the operating system You do not need to install the USB driver that comes with the camera Macintosh Photo Loader 9 Power PC At least 32MB At least 3MB USB connection is supported on a Macintosh running OS 9 10 1 or 10 2 Operation is supported using the standard USB driver that comes with t...

Page 177: ...comes bundled with the camera does not support operation under Mac OS X 10 0 Installing Software from the CD ROM in Windows Use the procedures in this section to install the software from the bundled CD ROM CASIO Digital Camera Software to your computer NOTE If you already have one of the bundled applications installed on your computer check its version If the bundled version is newer than the one...

Page 178: ...irst select a language Note that some software is not available in all languages 1 On the menu screen click the tab for the language you want Viewing the Contents of the Read me File You should always read the Read me file for any application before installing it The Read me file contains information you need to know when installing the application 1 Click the Read me button for the application yo...

Page 179: ...rmation and HTML files that are created automatically by Photo Loader In some cases image files may be lost When using an operating system other than Windows XP never connect the camera to your computer without installing the USB driver from the CD ROM first Viewing User Documentation PDF Files 1 In the Manual area click the name of the manual you want to read IMPORTANT You need to have Adobe Acro...

Page 180: ...tration website Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to register 2 After registering terminate your connection to the Internet Exiting the Menu Application 1 On the menu screen click Exit to exit the menu Installing Software from the CD ROM on a Macintosh Use the procedures in this section to install the software from the bundled CD ROM CASIO Digital Camera Software to your ...

Page 181: ...ure to read the Important file in the Photo Loader folder Follow the instructions in the file to use your existing library management files Failure to follow this procedure correctly can result in loss or corruption of your existing files Viewing User Documentation PDF Files To perform the following procedures you must have Acrobat Reader installed on your Macintosh You can download the latest ver...

Page 182: ...de 1 On the CD ROM open the Manual folder 2 Open the Photo Loader folder and then open the English folder 3 Open PhotoLoader_english To register as a user Internet registration only is supported Visit the following CASIO website to register http world casio com qv register ...

Page 183: ...napshot BESTSHOT Movie Voice 10 sec 2 sec X3 Off EX Z30 2048 x 1536 2048 x 1360 3 2 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 EX Z40 2304 x 1728 2304 x 1536 3 2 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Fine Normal Economy 2 0 1 7 1 3 1 0 0 7 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 7 1 0 1 3 1 7 2 0 Auto Sunlight Overcast Shade Light Bulb Fluorescent Manual REC Mode Self timer Size Quality EV Shift White Balance EX Z30 AUTO ISO 50 ISO 100 I...

Page 184: ... Deutsch Español Italiano Português 30 sec 1 min 2 min Off 2 min 5 min Power On Power On Off Disable Mass Storage USB DIRECT PRINT PTP PictBridge Format Cancel Reset Cancel PLAY mode PLAY tab menu Slideshow Favorites DPOF Protect Rotation Resize Trimming Dubbing Create Album Alarm Copy Start Images Time Interval Cancel Show Save Cancel Select images All images Cancel On All Files On Cancel Rotate ...

Page 185: ...le below explains what each flash pattern indicates Self timer lamp Green operation lamp Red operation lamp Sounds Startup File No World Time Date Style Adjust Language Sleep Auto Power Off REC PLAY USB Format Reset Startup Half Shutter Shutter Operation Volume On Selectable image Off Continue Reset Home World Home Time setup city DST etc World Time setup city DST etc YY MM DD DD MM YY MM DD YY Ti...

Page 186: ...ise reduction Self timer countdown 10 to 3 seconds Self timer countdown 3 to 0 seconds Cannot charge flash Memory card problem Memory card is unformatted BESTSHOT setup cannot be registered Memory card is locked Cannot create folder Memory is full Write error Meaning Operation Lamp Self timer Lamp Green Red Red Meaning Pattern 3 Pattern 3 Pattern 3 Low battery alert Formatting card Powering down I...

Page 187: ...s Lit Flashing Charging Charging complete Charge standby Charge error USB connection Accessing memory Meaning CHARGE lamp USB lamp PLAY mode Operation Lamp Self timer Lamp Green Lit Pattern 3 Red Pattern 2 Lit Pattern 3 Red Operational Power on recording enabled One of the following operations is being performed delete DPOF image protect copy album creation format power down Memory card problem Me...

Page 188: ... are moving the camera 1 Orient the battery correctly page 26 2 Charge the battery page 28 If the battery goes dead soon after being charged it means the battery has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced Purchase a separately available NP 40 rechargeable lithium ion battery 1 Turn power back on 2 Charge the battery page 28 1 Press REC to enter the REC mode 2 Wait until the flash uni...

Page 189: ...perly 1 flash off is selected as the flash mode 2 The battery is dead 3 The camera is in the Movie mode 4 A scene that selects flash off as the flash mode is selected in the BESTSHOT Mode The battery is dead 1 You are using the Manual Focus Mode and have not focused the image 2 You are trying to use the Macro Mode when shooting a scenery or portrait shot 3 You are trying to use Auto Focus or the I...

Page 190: ...e 151 4 Press the USB button on the USB cradle Color of the playback image is different from the image on the monitor screen during recording Images are not displayed All buttons and switches are disabled Monitor screen is off Cannot transfer files over a USB connection Sunlight or light from another source is shining directly into the lens during recording A memory card with non DCF images record...

Page 191: ...rom the bundled CD ROM CASIO Digital Camera Software or if you have another type of driver installed This will make it impossible for the computer to recognize the digital camera when it is connected If this happens you will need to re install the camera s USB driver For information about how to re install the USB driver see the USB driver s Read me file on CASIO Digital Camera Software CD ROM tha...

Page 192: ...g recoverable files to a computer or some other storage device The battery is dead so the recorded image could not be saved Folder cannot be created LENS ERROR Memory Full No Favorites file Printing Error Record Error SYSTEM ERROR This message appears when you try to record an image while there are 9 999 files stored in the 999th folder If you want to record more files delete files you no longer n...

Page 193: ...ory card while there is no memory card loaded in the camera page 137 The function you are trying to perform is not supported for the file on which you are trying to perform it The card is locked There are no files There are no printing images Set up DPOF There is no file to register This card is not formatted This file cannot be played This function cannot be used This function is not supported fo...

Page 194: ...ts 154 shots 82 shots 126 shots 221 shots 294 shots 386 shots 618 shots EX Z40 2304 x 1728 pixels 2304 x 1536 3 2 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 1280 x 960 pixels 640 x 480 pixels Movies 320 x 240 pixels EX Z40 File Size pixels 2304 x 1728 2304 x 1536 3 2 1600 x 1200 UXGA 1280 x 960 SXGA 640 x 480 VGA Quality Fine Normal Economy Fine Normal Economy Fine Normal Economy Fine Normal Economy Fine Normal Ec...

Page 195: ...al 40cm to 1 3 to Macro 6cm to 50cm 2 4 to 19 7 In the Macro mode the optical zoom range is 1X to 1 8X Exposure Control Light Metering Multi pattern by CCD Exposure Program AE Exposure Compensation 2EV to 2EV 1 3EV units Shutter CCD electronic shutter mechanical shutter 1 8 to 1 2000 second Shutter speed is different for the following BESTSHOT scenes Night Scene 4 to 1 2000 second Fireworks 2 seco...

Page 196: ...om operation between full wide to full telephoto every 30 seconds during which two images are recorded one image with flash power turned off and back on every time 10 images are recorded Power Requirements Power Requirements Rechargeable lithium ion battery NP 40 x 1 Approximate Battery Life The values below indicate the amount of time under the conditions defined below until power automatically t...

Page 197: ...Approximately 121 g 4 3 oz excluding battery and accessories Bundled Accessories Rechargeable lithium ion battery NP 40 USB cradle CA 24 Special AC adaptor AC power cord USB cable Strap CD ROM Basic Reference Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery NP 40 Rated Voltage 3 7 V Rated Capacitance 1230 mAh Operating Temperature Range 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Dimensions 38 5 W x 38 0 H x 9 3 D mm 1 53 W x 1 50...

Page 198: ... of any other type of battery is not supported This camera does not have a separate battery for the clock The date and time settings of the camera are cleared whenever power is totally cut off from both the battery and USB cradle Be sure to reconfigure these settings after power is interrupted page 42 LCD Panel The LCD panel is a product of the latest LCD manufacturing technology that provides a p...

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