Casio EX-Z30 Using the Optical Viewfinder

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Using the Optical Viewfinder

You can conserve battery power by turning off the

camera’s monitor screen (page 25) and using the optical

viewfinder to compose images.

IMPORTANT!

• The frame that 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 frameShort distance

to subject

Contents

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 Page Features Page Precautions General Precautions Page Operating conditions Test for proper operation before using the camera! Data Error Precautions Lens Other Condensation QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! Page 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. Page GETTING READY About This Manual Terminology Button Operations On-screen Text Camera Back 7890B C G H E Bottom USB Cradle L M N Back REC mode Page PLAY mode Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Indicator Lamps Attaching the Strap Power Requirements To load the battery Page 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. Page 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 Page Page 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]. Page Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings To configure display language and clock settings Page 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 Page Page Specifying Image Size and Quality To specify the image size Use [] and [] to select the REC tab. Use [] and [] to select Size, and then Page 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 Page Page Page 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) Page When everything is aligned correctly, record the right side of the image. Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot) Page 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 Page Recording Your Voice Audio Recording Precautions Using the Histogram Page REC Mode Camera Settings Specifying ISO Sensitivity Select the REC tab, select ISO, and then Use [] and [] to select the setting you want Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page FILE MANAGEMENT Folders Memory Folders and Files CIMG0026.JPG Page Page Page To display a file in the FAVORITE folder Page Page OTHER SETTINGS Configuring Sound Settings To configure sound settings Page 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 Page 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 []. Page Changing the Date Format Using World Time To display the World Time screen Page Page Changing the Display Language Changing the USB Port Protocol Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Buttons Power On/Off Functions Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 II Exif Print VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Using the Camera with a Windows Page Page Page 13. 12. 14. 18. 17. 19. Using the Camera with a Macintosh USB Connection Precautions Page Page 12. 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page Page 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 Page Page Page Display Messages Specifications Main Specifications Camera Functions Approximate Memory Capacity and File sizes: Snapshots EX-Z30 EX-Z40 Page Power Requirements Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-40) USB Cradle (CA-24) Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type) Special AC Adaptor (Plug-in Type)