DCF Protocol, Memory Directory Structure, 151 | Casio EX-Z4 instruction

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER

Memory Data

Images recorded with this camera and other data are stored in memory using DCF (Design rule for Camera File System) protocol. DCF protocol is designed to make it easier to exchange image and other data between digital cameras and other devices.

DCF Protocol

DCF devices (digital cameras, printers, etc.) can exchange images with each other. DCF protocol defines camera format for image file data and the directory structure for file memory, so images can be viewed using another manufacturer’s DCF camera or printed on a DCF printer.

Memory Directory Structure

■Directory Structure

<¥DCIM¥>				(DCIM Folder)
			100CASIO	(Storage folder)
			100CASIO	(Storage folder)
			CIMG0001.JPG	(Image file)
			CIMG0002.AVI	(Movie file)
			CIMG0003.WAV	(Audio file)
			CIMG0004.JPG	(Audio snapshot image file)
			CIMG0004.WAV	(Audio snapshot audio file)
	...
			101CASIO	(Storage folder)
			101CASIO	(Storage folder)
			102CASIO	(Storage folder)
	...
			ALBUM	(Album folder)
			ALBUM	(Album folder)
			INDEX.HTM	(Album HTML file)
	...
<¥FAVORITE¥>*				(FAVORITE folder)
			CIMG0001.JPG	(Storage file)
			CIMG0001.JPG	(Storage file)
			CIMG0002.JPG	(Storage file)
	...
<¥MISC¥>				(DPOF file folder)
			AUTPRINT.MRK	(DPOF file)
			AUTPRINT.MRK	(DPOF file)

<¥SCENE¥>*				(BESTSHOT folder)
			UEXZ4001.JPE	(User setup file)
			UEXZ4001.JPE	(User setup file)
			UEXZ4002.JPE	(User setup file)
			UEXZ4002.JPE	(User setup file)
	...

*These folders are created in built-in memory only.

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Contents

EX-Z4 Unpacking Introduction Contents Basic Image Recording Deleting Files Other Settings Using the Camera with a Computer Copyright Restrictions SD logo is a registered trademark Bestshot Features Introduction Precautions General Precautions Introduction Operating conditions Data Error Precautions Lens CondensationOther 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 To view a recorded image To record an image Press SET to delete the image To delete an image About This Manual Getting Ready Back CameraGeneral Guide Front Bottom USB Cradle Monitor Screen Contents REC mode Aperture value ISO sensitivity Zoom indicator Play mode Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Power Requirements To load the batteryAttaching the Strap Stopper Arrow marks NP-20 To charge the battery To remove the batteryRelease the stopper and pull the battery from the camera Set the camera onto the USB cradle Turn off the camera Getting Ready If the camera works normally Battery Life GuidelinesIf the camera does not work normally Low Battery Indicator Tip to Make the Battery Last Longer Battery Handling Precautions Power Supply Precautions Precautions During USE Getting Ready Battery Storage Precautions USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions Turning the Camera On and Off See page 38 for information about how to use menus Configuring Power Saving Settings Using the On-screen Menus Menu Screen Operations 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 Aiming the Camera Basic Image RecordingRecording an Image Recording an Image 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 Change the zoom factor Using ZoomOptical Zoom REC mode, press the zoom button to Digital Zoom Flash mode Using the FlashREC mode, press Menu Press To select 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 To specify image quality Selecting the Focus Mode Using Auto FocusOther Recording Functions Other Recording Functions Specifying the Auto Focus Area Using the Pan Focus Mode Using the Macro Mode Using the Infinity Mode Keep pressing until the focus mode indicator shows MF Using Manual FocusPress the shutter release button to record the image Way down, re Using Focus LockKeeping the shutter Release button half Exposure Compensation EV Shift Adjusting White Balance Adjusting White Balance Manually Example Sample Scene Using the Bestshot ModePress SET This enters the Bestshot mode and displays a sample scene Creating Your Own Bestshot Setup To delete a Bestshot user setup Record the image Focus frame Other Recording Functions Select Pre-shot, Select the REC tab, select REC Mode,Use and to select Bestshot Then press SET Subject and then Press the shutter Release button Using the Movie ModeSelect Movie Then press SET Point the camera at Subject Recording Audio Adding Audio to a Snapshot 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 REC Mode Camera Settings Specifying ISO Sensitivity 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 Basic Playback Operation Playback Playing an Audio Snapshot Flipping the Display Zooming the Display Image Resizing an Image Cropping an Image Playing a Movie Play mode Play mode, press the zoom button Displaying the 9-image View Displaying the Calendar Screen Selecting a Specific Image in the 9- image View Playing a Slide Show Use and to select Start, and then press SET Configure the slideshow settingsTo stop Slide Show, press SET Selecting a Particular Image for a Slideshow To specify the slideshow images To set the slideshow interval To specify the slideshow time100 Press the USB cradle’s Photo button Using the Photo Stand Feature101 To stop the Phot Stand slideshow, press Photo again Rotating the Display Image 102 103 Using Image Roulette Adding Audio to a Snapshot 104 105 To re-record audio Playing Back a Voice Recording File 106 Press SET to delete the file Deleting Files107 Deleting a Single File Deleting All Files 108Press SET to delete all the files Folders File ManagementMemory Folders and Files 109 110 To protect a single fileProtecting Files To protect all files in memory Dpof Settings File Name, number of copies111 112 To configure print settings for a single image 113 To configure print settings for all images Print Image Matching 114Exif Print 115 Using USB DIRECT-PRINT Press the USB cradle USB button 116 To copy a file to the Favorite folder Using the Favorite Folder117 118 To display a file in the Favorite folderUse 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 122 To set the volume levelSpecifying an Image for the Startup Screen To configure power down image settings Configuring Power Down Image Settings123 Change the name of the file to one of the following 124 125 To cancel Power Down Image settingsSpecifying 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 Changing the Display Language 132Formatting Built-in Memory Use and to select Format, and then press SET 133 134 Using a Memory Card To insert a memory card into the camera Using a Memory Card135 Formatting a Memory Card To remove a memory card from the camera136 137 Memory Card Precautions 138 To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory cardCopying Files 139 To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memoryPress Menu to exit the copy operation Viewing Images on a Computer Using the Camera with a Windows Computer140 Windows 98/Me/2000 Users 141Windows XP Users 142 Press the USB cradle’s USB button 143 WindowsMe/98 Users 144Windows2000/XP Users Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer USB Connection Precautions145 146 147 Your Macintosh will see the camera’s file memory as a drive 148 Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer 149 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 151 152 Folder and File Contents Image Files Supported by the Camera Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions153 154 Using the Camera with a ComputerUsing the Album Feature Creating an album 155 Selecting an Album Layout Album Type Configuring Detailed Album Settings156 Background Color Image Use 157Auto Album Creation On/Off 158 Viewing Album FilesWeb browser to open File named 159 160 161 Installing the Software from the CD-ROMSaving an Album About the bundled CD-ROM Macintosh Computer System Requirements162 Windows 163 Installing Software from the CD-ROM in WindowsGetting Started Selecting a Language Installing an Application Viewing the Contents of the Read me File164 Exiting the Menu Application User Registration165 166 Installing SoftwareInstalling Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh To install Photo Loader To register as a user 167To view the camera user’s guide To read the Photo Loader user’s guide Menu Reference REC modeAppendix 168 Play tab menu Play modeSet Up tab menu 169 170 Indicator Lamp Reference 171 172 USB Cradle Indicator Lamps 173 Troubleshooting Guide 174 175 176 Display Messages Camera Functions Main SpecificationsSpecifications 177 Approximate Memory Capacity and File sizes 178 179 Power Requirements 180 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery NP-20USB Cradle CA-21A Special AC Adaptor AD-C51G 181