REC mode, 186 | Casio EX-Z30 instruction

APPENDIX

REC mode

	Operation Lamp		Self-timer
	Operation Lamp		Lamp	Meaning
			Lamp

	Green	Red	Red
	Lit			Operational (Power on, recording
	Lit			enabled)
				enabled)
		Pattern 3		Flash is charging.
		Lit		Flash charging is complete.
	Lit			Auto Focus operation was successful.
	Pattern 3			Cannot Auto Focus.
	Lit			Monitor screen is off.
	Pattern 2			Storing image
	Pattern 1			Storing movie / performing noise
	Pattern 1			reduction
				reduction
			Pattern 1	Self-timer countdown
			Pattern 1	(10 to 3 seconds)
				(10 to 3 seconds)
			Pattern 2	Self-timer countdown
			Pattern 2	(3 to 0 seconds)
				(3 to 0 seconds)
		Pattern 1		Cannot charge flash.
				Memory card problem / Memory
		Pattern 2		card is unformatted. / BESTSHOT
				setup cannot be registered.
				Memory card is locked. / Cannot
		Lit		create folder. / Memory is full. /
				Write error

	Operation Lamp		Self-timer
	Operation Lamp		Lamp	Meaning
			Lamp	Meaning
	Green	Red	Red
		Pattern 3		Low battery alert
	Pattern 3			Formatting card
	Pattern 3			Powering down

IMPORTANT!

•When you are using a memory card, never remove the card from the camera while the green operation lamp is flashing. Doing so will cause recorded images to be lost.

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Contents

EX-Z30/EX-Z40 Introduction Unpacking Contents Basic Image Recording Deleting Files Using a Memory Card Using the Camera with a Computer SD logo is a registered trademark Copyright Restrictions Features Introduction General Precautions Precautions Introduction Test for proper operation before using the camera Data Error PrecautionsOperating conditions Condensation LensOther Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery First, charge the batteryLoad the battery Quick Start Guide To configure display language and clock settings 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Press REC To record an imageTo view a recorded image Press Play Use and to scroll through the images To delete an image Press SET to delete the image Getting Ready About This Manual Camera General GuideFront Back USB Cradle BottomFront REC mode Monitor Screen Contents Aperture value ISO sensitivity Zoom indicator Play mode Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen To load the battery Power RequirementsAttaching the Strap Mark Stopper Marks NP-40 To remove the battery To charge the batteryRelease the stopper and pull the battery from the camera Turn off the camera Set the camera onto the USB cradle Getting Ready Battery Life Guidelines If the camera works normallyIf the camera does not work normally Tip to Make the Battery Last Longer Power Supply Precautions Low Battery IndicatorBattery Handling Precautions Getting Ready Getting Ready Precautions During USE USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions Turning the Camera On and Off To turn on the camera Configuring Power Saving Settings To turn off the camera Using the On-screen Menus Press the power Button or the REC buttonSee page 39 for information about how to use menus Menu Screen Operations Use and to change the currently selected setting Instead of pressing , you could also press SET Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings To configure display language and clock settings Set the current date and the time Example December 24 Basic Image Recording Aiming the CameraRecording an Image Change the REC Mode setting to Snapshot Recording an Image Press the shutter release button half way to focus the image Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation Recording Precautions About the REC Mode Monitor Screen About Auto Focus Using the Optical Viewfinder Using Zoom Optical ZoomREC mode, press the zoom button to change the zoom factor Digital Zoom Using the Flash REC mode, press Menu Press to select the flash mode About Red-eye Reduction Record the image Flash Unit Status Red operation lamp Using the Self-timer Record the image To specify the image size Specifying Image Size and Quality Following are guidelines for selecting the image size EX-Z30 To specify image quality Following are guidelines for selecting image quality Selecting the Focus Mode Other Recording FunctionsREC mode, press Using Auto Focus Auto Pan Focus Specifying the Auto Focus Area Using the Macro Mode Using the Pan Focus Mode Using the Infinity Mode Using Manual FocusKeep pressing until the focus mode indicator shows MF Image Using Focus LockPress the shutter release button to record Image reappears a short while later Exposure Compensation EV Shift Pressing SET registers the displayed value Adjusting White Balance Adjusting White Balance Manually Press SET Using the Bestshot Mode Example Sample Scene Other Recording Functions Creating Your Own Bestshot Setup To delete a Bestshot user setup Record the image Left side of the image Focus, exposure, white balance, zoom, and flash Other Recording Functions Other Recording Functions Using the Movie Mode When everything is aligned correctly, record the imageScreen Select Movie Then press SET Point the camera atSubject and then Press the shutter Release button Adding Audio to a Snapshot Recording Audio Press the shutter release button to record the image Press the shutter release button to start audio recording Recording Your Voice Press the shutter release button to start voice recording Audio Recording Precautions Using the Histogram Other Recording Functions REC Mode Camera Settings Specifying ISO Sensitivity EX-Z30 Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off Turning Image Review On and Off Assigning Functions to Keys ISO Specifying Power On Default Settings Resetting the Camera Playback Basic Playback OperationPress Play to Turn on the camera Playing an Audio Snapshot Flipping the Display Zooming the Display Image Resizing an Image Cropping an Image Playback Play mode Playing a Movie 100 Displaying the 9-image ViewPlay mode, press the zoom button Displaying the Calendar Screen Selecting a Specific Image in the 9- image View101 Display the 9-image view Use , , , 102 Playing a Slide Show Use and to select Start, and then press SET Configure the slideshow settings103 To stop Slide Show, press SET To specify the slideshow images 104Selecting a Particular Image for a Slideshow To specify the slideshow time To set the slideshow interval105 Press the USB cradle’s Photo button Using the Photo Stand Feature106 To stop the Phot Stand slideshow, press Photo again 107 Rotating the Display Image Using Image Roulette 108 109 Adding Audio to a Snapshot To re-record audio 110 111 Playing Back a Voice Recording File Deleting a Single File Deleting Files112 Press SET to delete the file 113 Deleting All FilesPress SET to delete all the files 114 File ManagementMemory Folders and Files Folders To protect a single file 115Protecting Files To copy a file to the Favorite folder Using the Favorite FolderTo protect all files in memory 116 117 To display a file in the Favorite folder 118Use forward To delete a file from the Favorite folder 119 To delete all files from the Favorite folder 120 Configuring Sound Settings Other SettingsTo configure sound settings 121 To set the volume level 122Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen Configuring Power Down Image Settings To configure power down image settings123 124 Change the name of the file to one of the following To cancel Power Down Image settings 125Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method 126 To set an alarmUsing the Alarm Press Disp To select your Home Time zone Stopping the AlarmSetting the Clock 127 To set the current time and date 128 To display the World Time screen Using World TimeChanging the Date Format 129 To configure World Time settings 130 131 To configure summer time DST settingsPress SET again to exit the setting screen Use and to select World, and then press 132 Changing the Display LanguageChanging the USB Port Protocol Configuring REC and Play Buttons Power On/Off Functions 133 134 135 Formatting Built-in Memory Using a Memory Card 136 Using a Memory Card To insert a memory card into the camera137 To remove a memory card from the camera Formatting a Memory Card138 Memory Card Precautions 139 To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card 140Copying Files To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory 141Press Menu to exit the copy operation 142 Professional Print ServicePrinting Images Printing with a Computer Dpof Settings File Name, number of copies 143Macintosh Users To configure print settings for a single image 144 To configure print settings for all images 145 Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT To print a single image146 147 On the print menu, select 1 Image, and then press SET To print a group of images 148 Printing Precautions 149 150 Print Image MatchingExif Print Using the Camera with a Windows Computer Viewing Images on a Computer151 152 Windows 98/Me/2000 UsersWindows XP Users 153 154 On your computer, double-click My Computer 155Press the USB cradle’s USB button Double-click Removable Disk Windows XP 156Windows 98, 2000, Me Windows Me/98/XP Users USB Connection Precautions Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer157 158 159 160 Your Macintosh will see the camera’s file memory as a drive 161 Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer Using a Computer with a Built-in PC Card Slot Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a ComputerUsing a Computer with a Built-in SD Memory Card Slot Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card Reader/Writer 163 DCF ProtocolMemory Directory Structure Memory Data Folder and File Contents 164 Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions Image Files Supported by the Camera165 Creating an album Using the Camera with a ComputerUsing the Album Feature 166 167 Use and to select Create, and then press SET Configuring Detailed Album Settings Selecting an Album Layout168 Album Type 169Background Color Image Use 170 Auto Album Creation On/Off Viewing Album Files 171Web browser to open File named 172 Saving an Album 173 About the bundled CD-ROM Casio Digital Camera Software Installing the Software from the CD-ROMTo delete an album 174 Photohands for Windows 175Photo Loader for Windows/Macintosh DirectX for Windows Windows Computer System Requirements176 Macintosh Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows 177 Selecting a Language Viewing the Contents of the Read me FileGetting Started 178 Installing an Application 179Manual area, click the name of the manual you want to read User Registration Installing SoftwareInstalling Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh Exiting the Menu Application To install Photo Loader 181To view the camera user’s guide 182 To read the Photo Loader user’s guideTo register as a user 183 REC modeAppendix Menu Reference 184 Play modeSet Up tab menu Play tab menu Indicator Lamp Reference 185 186 USB Cradle Indicator Lamps 187 Troubleshooting Guide 188 189 190 If you have problems installing the USB driver 191 Display Messages 192 193 Main SpecificationsSpecifications Camera Functions 194 Approximate Memory Capacity and File sizes 195 Effective Pixels Power Requirements 196 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery NP-40 197USB Cradle CA-24 198 Special AC Adaptor Inlet TypeSpecial AC Adaptor Plug-in Type