Optical Zoom, Using Zoom | Casio EX-Z30 instruction

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Using Zoom

Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom.

Optical Zoom

The range of the optical zoom factor is shown below.

Optical Zoom Factor Range: 1X to 3X

1. In the REC mode, press the zoom button to change the zoom factor.

					Zoom button

To do this:		Press this side of the zoom button:
Zoom out					(Wide Angle)
Zoom out					(Wide Angle)

Zoom in					(Telephoto)
Zoom in					(Telephoto)

Zoom out

Zoom in

2.Compose the image, and then press the shutter release button.

NOTES

•The optical zoom factor also affects the lens aperture.

•Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against hand movement when using the telephoto setting (zoom in).

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Casio EX-Z30 manual Optical Zoom, Using Zoom, REC mode, press the zoom button to change the zoom factor

Contents

EX-Z30/EX-Z40 Unpacking Introduction Contents Basic Image Recording Deleting Files Using a Memory Card Using the Camera with a Computer Copyright Restrictions SD logo is a registered trademark Features Introduction Precautions General Precautions Introduction Test for proper operation before using the camera Data Error PrecautionsOperating conditions Condensation LensOther Quick Start Guide First, charge the batteryLoad the battery Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 To configure display language and clock settings Press Play Use and to scroll through the images To record an imageTo view a recorded image Press REC Press SET to delete the image To delete an image About This Manual Getting Ready Camera General GuideFront Back USB Cradle BottomFront Monitor Screen Contents REC mode 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 To turn on the camera Turning the Camera On and Off To turn off the camera Configuring Power Saving Settings 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 Instead of pressing , you could also press SET Use and to change the currently selected setting Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings To configure display language and clock settings Example December 24 Set the current date and the time Basic Image Recording Aiming the CameraRecording an Image Recording an Image Change the REC Mode setting to Snapshot Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation Press the shutter release button half way to focus the image Recording Precautions About Auto Focus About the REC Mode Monitor Screen Using the Optical Viewfinder Using Zoom Optical ZoomREC mode, press the zoom button to change the zoom factor Digital Zoom REC mode, press Menu Press to select the flash mode Using the Flash Record the image About Red-eye Reduction Red operation lamp Flash Unit Status Using the Self-timer Record the image Specifying Image Size and Quality To specify the image size Following are guidelines for selecting the image size EX-Z30 Following are guidelines for selecting image quality To specify image quality Selecting the Focus Mode Other Recording FunctionsREC mode, press Auto Pan Focus Using Auto Focus Specifying the Auto Focus Area Using the Pan Focus Mode Using the Macro Mode Using the Infinity Mode Using Manual FocusKeep pressing until the focus mode indicator shows MF Image reappears a short while later Using Focus LockPress the shutter release button to record Image Exposure Compensation EV Shift Pressing SET registers the displayed value Adjusting White Balance Press SET Adjusting White Balance Manually Example Sample Scene Using the Bestshot Mode Other Recording Functions Creating Your Own Bestshot Setup To delete a Bestshot user setup Record the image Focus, exposure, white balance, zoom, and flash Left side of the image 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 Recording Audio Adding Audio to a Snapshot Press the shutter release button to start audio recording Press the shutter release button to record the image Press the shutter release button to start voice recording Recording Your Voice Using the Histogram Audio Recording Precautions Other Recording Functions Specifying ISO Sensitivity REC Mode Camera Settings EX-Z30 Turning Image Review On and Off Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off ISO Assigning Functions to Keys 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 Playing a Movie Play mode 100 Displaying the 9-image ViewPlay mode, press the zoom button Display the 9-image view Use , , , Selecting a Specific Image in the 9- image View101 Displaying the Calendar Screen Playing a Slide Show 102 To stop Slide Show, press SET Configure the slideshow settings103 Use and to select Start, and then press SET To specify the slideshow images 104Selecting a Particular Image for a Slideshow To specify the slideshow time To set the slideshow interval105 To stop the Phot Stand slideshow, press Photo again Using the Photo Stand Feature106 Press the USB cradle’s Photo button Rotating the Display Image 107 108 Using Image Roulette Adding Audio to a Snapshot 109 110 To re-record audio Playing Back a Voice Recording File 111 Press SET to delete the file Deleting Files112 Deleting a Single File 113 Deleting All FilesPress SET to delete all the files Folders File ManagementMemory Folders and Files 114 To protect a single file 115Protecting Files 116 Using the Favorite FolderTo protect all files in memory To copy a file to the Favorite folder 117 To display a file in the Favorite folder 118Use forward 119 To delete a file from the Favorite folder 120 To delete all files from the Favorite folder 121 Other SettingsTo configure sound settings Configuring Sound Settings To set the volume level 122Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen Configuring Power Down Image Settings To configure power down image settings123 Change the name of the file to one of the following 124 To cancel Power Down Image settings 125Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method Press Disp To set an alarmUsing the Alarm 126 127 Stopping the AlarmSetting the Clock To select your Home Time zone 128 To set the current time and date 129 Using World TimeChanging the Date Format To display the World Time screen 130 To configure World Time settings Use and to select World, and then press To configure summer time DST settingsPress SET again to exit the setting screen 131 132 Changing the Display LanguageChanging the USB Port Protocol 133 Configuring REC and Play Buttons Power On/Off Functions 134 Formatting Built-in Memory 135 136 Using a Memory Card Using a Memory Card To insert a memory card into the camera137 To remove a memory card from the camera Formatting a Memory Card138 139 Memory Card Precautions 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 Printing with a Computer Professional Print ServicePrinting Images 142 Dpof Settings File Name, number of copies 143Macintosh Users 144 To configure print settings for a single image 145 To configure print settings for all images Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT To print a single image146 On the print menu, select 1 Image, and then press SET 147 148 To print a group of images 149 Printing Precautions 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 Double-click Removable Disk 155Press the USB cradle’s USB button On your computer, double-click My Computer Windows Me/98/XP Users 156Windows 98, 2000, Me Windows XP USB Connection Precautions Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer157 158 159 Your Macintosh will see the camera’s file memory as a drive 160 Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer 161 Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card Reader/Writer Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a ComputerUsing a Computer with a Built-in SD Memory Card Slot Using a Computer with a Built-in PC Card Slot Memory Data DCF ProtocolMemory Directory Structure 163 164 Folder and File Contents Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions Image Files Supported by the Camera165 166 Using the Camera with a ComputerUsing the Album Feature Creating an album Use and to select Create, and then press SET 167 Configuring Detailed Album Settings Selecting an Album Layout168 Image Use 169Background Color Album Type Auto Album Creation On/Off 170 Viewing Album Files 171Web browser to open File named 172 173 Saving an Album 174 Installing the Software from the CD-ROMTo delete an album About the bundled CD-ROM Casio Digital Camera Software DirectX for Windows 175Photo Loader for Windows/Macintosh Photohands for Windows Macintosh Computer System Requirements176 Windows 177 Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows 178 Viewing the Contents of the Read me FileGetting Started Selecting a Language Installing an Application 179Manual area, click the name of the manual you want to read Exiting the Menu Application Installing SoftwareInstalling Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh User Registration To install Photo Loader 181To view the camera user’s guide 182 To read the Photo Loader user’s guideTo register as a user Menu Reference REC modeAppendix 183 Play tab menu Play modeSet Up tab menu 184 185 Indicator Lamp Reference 186 187 USB Cradle Indicator Lamps 188 Troubleshooting Guide 189 190 191 If you have problems installing the USB driver 192 Display Messages Camera Functions Main SpecificationsSpecifications 193 Approximate Memory Capacity and File sizes 194 Effective Pixels 195 196 Power Requirements Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery NP-40 197USB Cradle CA-24 198 Special AC Adaptor Inlet TypeSpecial AC Adaptor Plug-in Type