Casio K855PCM1DMX About This Manual, Terminology, Button Operations, On-screen Text, File Memory

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GETTING READY

This section contains information about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera.

About This Manual

This section contains information about the conventions used in this manual.

■Terminology

The following table defines the terminology used in this manual.

	This term as used in this	Means this:
	manual:	Means this:
	manual:

	“this camera” or “the	The CASIO EX-Z3 Digital
	camera”	Camera

	“file memory”	The location where the
		camera is currently storing
		images you record (page 43)

	“battery”	The NP-20 Rechargeable
		Lithium Ion Battery

	“optional charger unit”	The optionally available
		CASIO BC-10L Charger Unit

■Button Operations

Button operations are indicated by the button name inside of brackets ([ ]).

■On-screen Text

On-screen text is always enclosed by double quotation marks (“”).

■File Memory

The term “file memory” in this manual is a general term that refers to the location where your camera is currently storing the images you record. File memory can be any one of the following three locations.

•The camera’s built-in 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 118.

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Contents EX-Z3 Unpacking IntroductionContents Selecting the Focus Mode Using ZoomUsing the Flash Using the Self-timer Specifying Image Size and QualityRotating the Display Image Setting the Clock 112Using World Time 114 Displaying the Calendar ScreenUsing the Album Feature 139 Using a Memory Card 119Using the Camera with a Windows Computer 124 Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer 129163 Indicator Lamp Reference 156Troubleshooting Guide 159 154Copyright Restrictions Features Introduction Precautions General PrecautionsData Error Precautions Condensation Operating conditionsLens LED BacklightOther It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge First, charge the batteryLoad the battery Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery4, 5, 6, 7, 8 To configure display language and clock settingsSee page 80 for details To record an imageTo view a recorded image See page 43 for detailsPress SET to delete the image To delete an imageSee page 94 for details On-screen Text About This ManualTerminology Button OperationsBack CameraGeneral Guide FrontBottom USB CradleMonitor Screen Contents REC modeDigital zoom indicator Shutter speed value Play modeChanging the Contents of the Monitor Screen Power Requirements To load the batteryAttaching the Strap Stopper Arrow marks NP-20 Take care so you do not drop the battery To remove the batteryTo charge the battery Release the stopper and pull the battery from the cameraSet the camera onto the USB cradle Turn off the cameraGetting Ready If the camera works normally Battery Life GuidelinesIf the camera does not work normally Low Battery Indicator Tip to Make the Battery Last LongerBattery Handling Precautions Power Supply PrecautionsPrecautions During USE Getting Ready Battery Storage Precautions USB Cradle and AC Adaptor PrecautionsTurning the Camera On and Off Monitor screen to turn back on Configuring Power Saving SettingsAmount of time in the REC mode Performing any button operation causesUsing the On-screen Menus Instead of pressing , you could also press SET Use and to change the currently selected settingConfiguring Display Language and Clock Settings To configure display language and clock settings Example October 23 Set the current date and the timeGetting Ready Align the mode selector with REC Press the power button to turn on the cameraRecording an Image Make sure you are not Press the shutter release button half way to focus the imageRecording Precautions About Auto Focus About the REC Mode Monitor ScreenUsing the Optical Viewfinder Change the zoom factor Using ZoomOptical Zoom REC mode, press the zoom button toDigital Zoom Each press Cycles through the flash Using the FlashFlash mode REC mode, press Menu Press To selectRecord the image About Red-eye ReductionRed operation lamp Flash Unit StatusSelecting Off in disables the self-timer Using the Self-timerRecord the image Specifying Image Size and Quality To specify the image sizeTo specify image quality