Main
Digital Camera
EX-Z30/EX-Z40
Users Guide
INTRODUCTION
Unpacking
Contents
2INTRODUCTION
15 QUICK START GUIDE
19 GETTING READY
45 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
61 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
92 PLAYBACK
112 DELETING FILES
114 FILE MANAGEMENT
121 OTHER SETTINGS
136 USING A MEMORY CARD
142 PRINTING IMAGES
151 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
166 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
183 APPENDIX
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Features
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Precautions
General Precautions
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Operating conditions
Test for proper operation before using the camera!
Data Error Precautions
Lens
Other
Condensation
QUICK START GUIDE
First, charge the battery!
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QUICK START GUIDE
Press [ ] (PLAY).
Use [] and [] to scroll through the images.
To view a recorded image
(See page 92 for details.)
Press [ ] (REC).
When proper focus is achieved, the focus frame turns green and the green operation lamp lights.
Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter release button.
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GETTING READY
About This Manual
Terminology
Button Operations
On-screen Text
Camera
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Bottom USB Cradle
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REC mode
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PLAY mode
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen
Indicator Lamps
Attaching the Strap
Power Requirements
To load the battery
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To charge the battery
To remove the battery
Turn off the camera.
Set the camera onto the USB cradle.
After charging is complete, remove the camera from the USB cradle.
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GETTING READY
If the camera works normally
Continue using the camera until the current charge is used up, and then charge the battery.
If the camera does not work normally
This can mean there is a problem with how the battery is loaded.
Battery Life Guidelines
Tip to Make the Battery Last Longer
Low Battery Indicator
Power Supply Precautions
Battery Handling Precautions
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USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions
Turning the Camera On and Off
To turn on the camera
To turn off the camera
Configuring Power Saving Settings
Use [] and [] to change the currently selected setting, and then press [SET].
Press the power button or the [ ] (REC) button.
GETTING READY
Press [MENU].
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Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings
To configure display language and clock settings
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Recording an Image
Aiming the Camera
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Recording an Image
Press the power button or the [ ] (REC) button to turn on the camera.
Change the REC Mode setting to Snapshot.
Compose the image on the monitor screen so the main subject is within the focus frame.
Press the shutter release button half way to focus the image.
Recording Precautions
About the REC Mode Monitor Screen
About Auto Focus
Using the Optical Viewfinder
Using Zoom
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Using the Flash
Press [] ( ) to select the flash mode.
About Red-eye Reduction
Flash Unit Status
Flash Precautions
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Specifying Image Size and Quality
To specify the image size
Use [] and [] to select the REC tab.
Use [] and [] to select Size, and then
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To specify image quality
Use [] and [] to select the REC tab.
Use [] and [] to select Quality, and then
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Selecting the Focus Mode
In the REC mode, press [] ( ).
Using Auto Focus
Auto Pan Focus
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Specifying the Auto Focus Area
Focus frameFocus frame
On the REC tab, select AF Area, and then
Select the Auto Focus area you want, and then press [SET].
Spot Multi
Using the Macro Mode
Keep pressing [] ( ) until the focus mode indicator shows .
Using the Pan Focus Mode
Keep pressing [] ( ) until the focus mode indicator shows PF.
Press the shutter release button all the way down.
Using the Infinity Mode
Using Manual Focus
Using Focus Lock
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)
Use [] and [] to change the exposure compensation value,
Adjusting White Balance
Select the REC tab, select White Balance, and then
Adjusting White Balance Manually
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To delete a BESTSHOT user setup
Select the REC tab, select REC Mode, and then press [].
Use [] and [] to select BESTSHOT,
Use [] and [] to display the user setup you want to delete.
Press [] ( ) to delete the user setup.
Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot)
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When everything is aligned correctly, record the right side of the image.
Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot)
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Using the Movie Mode
Use [] and [] to select Movie,
Point the camera at the subject and then press the shutter release button.
When movie recording is complete, the movie file is stored in file memory.
Recording Audio
Adding Audio to a Snapshot
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Recording Your Voice
Audio Recording Precautions
Using the Histogram
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REC Mode Camera Settings
Specifying ISO Sensitivity
Select the REC tab, select ISO, and then
Use [] and [] to select the setting you want
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Turning Image Review On and Off
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Assigning Functions to the [] and [] Keys
Select the REC tab, select L/R Key, and then press [].
NOTE The initial default setting is REC Mode.
Specifying Power On Default Settings
Resetting the Camera
PLAYBACK
Use [] (forward) or [] (back) to scroll through files on the monitor screen.
Basic Playback Operation
Press [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera.
Playing an Audio Snapshot
In the PLAY mode, use [] and [] until the image you want is displayed.
Flipping the Display
Zooming the Display Image
Resizing an Image
Cropping an Image
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Playing a Movie
Displaying the 9-image View
Selecting a Specific Image in the 9- image View
Displaying the Calendar Screen
Playing a Slide Show
Use [] and [] to select Start, and then
To stop Slide Show, press [SET].
Configure the slideshow settings.
To specify the slideshow images
Selecting a Particular Image for a Slideshow
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Using the Photo Stand Feature
Set the camera onto the USB cradle.
Press the USB cradles [PHOTO] button.
To stop the Phot Stand slideshow, press [PHOTO] again.
Rotating the Display Image
Using Image Roulette
Adding Audio to a Snapshot
To re-record audio
Playing Back a Voice Recording File
In the PLAY mode, use [] and [] to display the voice file (a file with on it) you want to play.
DELETING FILES
Deleting a Single File
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FILE MANAGEMENT
Folders
Memory Folders and Files
CIMG0026.JPG
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To display a file in the FAVORITE folder
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OTHER SETTINGS
Configuring Sound Settings
To configure sound settings
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Configuring Power Down Image Settings
To configure power down image settings
Use the USB cable to connect the camera to your computer (page 151).
Change the name of the file to one of the following.
To cancel Power Down Image settings
Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method
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Stopping the Alarm
Setting the Clock
To select your Home Time zone
In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
Select the Set Up tab, select World Time, and then press [].
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Changing the Date Format
Using World Time
To display the World Time screen
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Changing the Display Language
Changing the USB Port Protocol
Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Buttons Power On/Off Functions
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Formatting Built-in Memory
USING A MEMORY CARD
Using a Memory Card
To insert a memory card into the camera
Formatting a Memory Card
To remove a memory card from the camera
Pull the memory card out of the slot.
Memory Card Precautions
Copying Files
To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card
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PRINTING IMAGES
Professional Print Service
Printing with a Computer
DPOF
To configure print settings for a single image
To configure print settings for all images
To print a single image
In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
Select the Set Up tab, select USB, and then press [].
Use [] and [] to select the setting you
Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT
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To print a group of images
Printing Precautions
After you are finished printing, press the USB cradles [USB] button, and then turn off the camera.
PRINT Image Matching II
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Exif Print
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
Using the Camera with a Windows
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Using the Camera with a Macintosh
USB Connection Precautions
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USB Connection Precautions
Operations You Can Perform from Your
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer
Memory Data
DCF Protocol
Memory Directory Structure
Directory Structure
Folder and File Contents
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Creating an album
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
Using the Album Feature
In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
Select the PLAY tab, select Create Album, and then press [].
Use [] and [] to select Create, and then
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Background Color
Album Type
Image Use
Auto Album Creation On/Off
Viewing Album Files
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
Index
Info
The following describes the information that appears on the Info Screen.
After you are finished viewing the album, exit your Web browser application.
Saving an Album
To delete an album
In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
Select the PLAY tab, select Create Album, and then press [].
Use [] and [] to select Delete, and then
Installing the Software from the CD-ROM
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USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
Computer System Requirements
Computer system requirements depend on each of the applications, as described below.
Windows
Macintosh
Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows
Getting Started
Selecting a Language
On the menu screen, click the tab for the language you want.
Viewing the Contents of the Read me File
Click the Read me button for the application you are going to install.
Installing an Application
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)
User Registration
Exiting the Menu Application
Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh
Installing Software
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APPENDIX
Menu Reference
REC mode
REC tab menu Memory tab menu
PLAY mode
Set Up tab menu
PLAY tab menu
Self-timer lampGreen operation lamp
Red operation lamp
REC mode
USB Cradle Indicator Lamps
[CHARGE] lamp [USB] lamp
PLAY mode
Troubleshooting Guide
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Display Messages
Specifications
Main Specifications
Camera Functions
Approximate Memory Capacity and File sizes: Snapshots EX-Z30
EX-Z40
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Power Requirements
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-40)
USB Cradle (CA-24)
Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type)
Special AC Adaptor (Plug-in Type)