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Casio EX-Z30 manual Introduction, Unpacking

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INTRODUCTION

Unpacking

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Camera	Rechargeable lithium ion battery	USB Cradle	Strap
	(NP-40)	(CA-24)

CD-ROM

USB Cable

Basic Reference

• Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera.

* The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.

Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type)

AC power cord *

Special AC Adaptor (Plug-in Type)

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Casio EX-Z30 manual Introduction, Unpacking

Contents

EX-Z30/EX-Z40 Introduction UnpackingContents Basic Image Recording Deleting Files Using a Memory Card Using the Camera with a Computer SD logo is a registered trademark Copyright RestrictionsFeatures Introduction General Precautions PrecautionsIntroduction Operating conditions Test for proper operation before using the cameraData Error Precautions Other CondensationLens Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery First, charge the batteryLoad the battery Quick Start GuideTo configure display language and clock settings 4, 5, 6, 7, 8Press REC To record an imageTo view a recorded image Press Play Use and to scroll through the imagesTo delete an image Press SET to delete the imageGetting Ready About This ManualFront Back CameraGeneral Guide Front USB CradleBottom REC mode Monitor Screen ContentsAperture value ISO sensitivity Zoom indicator Play mode Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Attaching the Strap To load the batteryPower Requirements Mark Stopper Marks NP-40 Release the stopper and pull the battery from the camera To remove the batteryTo charge the battery Turn off the camera Set the camera onto the USB cradle Getting Ready If the camera does not work normally Battery Life GuidelinesIf the camera works normally Tip to Make the Battery Last Longer Battery Handling Precautions Power Supply PrecautionsLow Battery Indicator Getting Ready Getting Ready Precautions During USE USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions Turning the Camera On and Off To turn on the cameraConfiguring Power Saving Settings To turn off the cameraSee page 39 for information about how to use menus Using the On-screen MenusPress the power Button or the REC button Menu Screen Operations Use and to change the currently selected setting Instead of pressing , you could also press SETConfiguring Display Language and Clock Settings To configure display language and clock settings Set the current date and the time Example December 24Recording an Image Basic Image RecordingAiming the Camera Change the REC Mode setting to Snapshot Recording an ImagePress the shutter release button half way to focus the image Operation Lamp and Focus Frame OperationRecording Precautions About the REC Mode Monitor Screen About Auto FocusUsing the Optical Viewfinder REC mode, press the zoom button to change the zoom factor Using ZoomOptical Zoom Digital Zoom Using the Flash REC mode, press Menu Press to select the flash modeAbout Red-eye Reduction Record the imageFlash Unit Status Red operation lampUsing the Self-timer Record the image To specify the image size Specifying Image Size and QualityFollowing are guidelines for selecting the image size EX-Z30 To specify image quality Following are guidelines for selecting image qualityREC mode, press Selecting the Focus ModeOther Recording Functions Using Auto Focus Auto Pan FocusSpecifying the Auto Focus Area Using the Macro Mode Using the Pan Focus ModeKeep pressing until the focus mode indicator shows MF Using the Infinity ModeUsing Manual Focus Image Using Focus LockPress the shutter release button to record Image reappears a short while laterExposure Compensation EV Shift Pressing SET registers the displayed value Adjusting White Balance Adjusting White Balance Manually Press SETUsing the Bestshot Mode Example Sample SceneOther 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 flashOther Recording Functions Other Recording Functions Screen Using the Movie ModeWhen everything is aligned correctly, record the image Subject and then Press the shutter Release button Select Movie Then press SETPoint the camera at Adding Audio to a Snapshot Recording AudioPress the shutter release button to record the image Press the shutter release button to start audio recordingRecording Your Voice Press the shutter release button to start voice recordingAudio Recording Precautions Using the HistogramOther Recording Functions REC Mode Camera Settings Specifying ISO SensitivityEX-Z30 Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off Turning Image Review On and OffAssigning Functions to Keys ISOSpecifying Power On Default Settings Resetting the Camera Press Play to Turn on the camera PlaybackBasic Playback Operation Playing an Audio Snapshot Flipping the Display Zooming the Display Image Resizing an Image Cropping an Image Playback Play mode Playing a MoviePlay mode, press the zoom button 100Displaying the 9-image View Displaying the Calendar Screen Selecting a Specific Image in the 9- image View101 Display the 9-image view Use , , ,102 Playing a Slide ShowUse and to select Start, and then press SET Configure the slideshow settings103 To stop Slide Show, press SETSelecting a Particular Image for a Slideshow To specify the slideshow images104 105 To specify the slideshow timeTo set the slideshow interval Press the USB cradle’s Photo button Using the Photo Stand Feature106 To stop the Phot Stand slideshow, press Photo again107 Rotating the Display ImageUsing Image Roulette 108109 Adding Audio to a SnapshotTo re-record audio 110111 Playing Back a Voice Recording FileDeleting a Single File Deleting Files112 Press SET to delete the filePress SET to delete all the files 113Deleting All Files 114 File ManagementMemory Folders and Files FoldersProtecting Files To protect a single file115 To copy a file to the Favorite folder Using the Favorite FolderTo protect all files in memory 116117 Use forward To display a file in the Favorite folder118 To delete a file from the Favorite folder 119To delete all files from the Favorite folder 120Configuring Sound Settings Other SettingsTo configure sound settings 121Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen To set the volume level122 123 Configuring Power Down Image SettingsTo configure power down image settings 124 Change the name of the file to one of the followingSpecifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method To cancel Power Down Image settings125 126 To set an alarmUsing the Alarm Press DispTo select your Home Time zone Stopping the AlarmSetting the Clock 127To set the current time and date 128To display the World Time screen Using World TimeChanging the Date Format 129To configure World Time settings 130131 To configure summer time DST settingsPress SET again to exit the setting screen Use and to select World, and then pressChanging the USB Port Protocol 132Changing the Display Language Configuring REC and Play Buttons Power On/Off Functions 133134 135 Formatting Built-in MemoryUsing a Memory Card 136137 Using a Memory CardTo insert a memory card into the camera 138 To remove a memory card from the cameraFormatting a Memory Card Memory Card Precautions 139Copying Files To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card140 Press Menu to exit the copy operation To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory141 142 Professional Print ServicePrinting Images Printing with a ComputerMacintosh Users Dpof Settings File Name, number of copies143 To configure print settings for a single image 144To configure print settings for all images 145146 Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINTTo print a single image 147 On the print menu, select 1 Image, and then press SETTo print a group of images 148Printing Precautions 149Exif Print 150Print Image Matching 151 Using the Camera with a Windows ComputerViewing Images on a Computer Windows XP Users 152Windows 98/Me/2000 Users 153 154 On your computer, double-click My Computer 155Press the USB cradle’s USB button Double-click Removable DiskWindows XP 156Windows 98, 2000, Me Windows Me/98/XP Users157 USB Connection PrecautionsUsing the Camera with a Macintosh Computer 158 159 160 Your Macintosh will see the camera’s file memory as a drive161 Operations You Can Perform from Your ComputerUsing 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/Writer163 DCF ProtocolMemory Directory Structure Memory DataFolder and File Contents 164165 Built-in Memory and Memory Card PrecautionsImage Files Supported by the Camera Creating an album Using the Camera with a ComputerUsing the Album Feature 166167 Use and to select Create, and then press SET168 Configuring Detailed Album SettingsSelecting an Album Layout Album Type 169Background Color Image Use170 Auto Album Creation On/OffWeb browser to open File named Viewing Album Files171 172 Saving an Album 173About the bundled CD-ROM Casio Digital Camera Software Installing the Software from the CD-ROMTo delete an album 174Photohands for Windows 175Photo Loader for Windows/Macintosh DirectX for WindowsWindows Computer System Requirements176 MacintoshInstalling Software from the CD-ROM in Windows 177Selecting a Language Viewing the Contents of the Read me FileGetting Started 178Manual area, click the name of the manual you want to read Installing an Application179 User Registration Installing SoftwareInstalling Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh Exiting the Menu ApplicationTo view the camera user’s guide To install Photo Loader181 To register as a user 182To read the Photo Loader user’s guide 183 REC modeAppendix Menu Reference184 Play modeSet Up tab menu Play tab menuIndicator Lamp Reference 185186 USB Cradle Indicator Lamps 187Troubleshooting Guide 188189 190 If you have problems installing the USB driver 191Display Messages 192193 Main SpecificationsSpecifications Camera Functions194 Approximate Memory Capacity and File sizes195 Effective PixelsPower Requirements 196USB Cradle CA-24 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery NP-40197 Special AC Adaptor Plug-in Type 198Special AC Adaptor Inlet Type