About This Manual, Terminology, On-screen Text | Casio K855PCM1DMX

GETTING READY

This section contains information about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera.

About This Manual

This section contains information about the conventions used in this manual.

■Terminology

The following table defines the terminology used in this manual.

	This term as used in this	Means this:
	manual:	Means this:
	manual:

	“this camera” or “the	The CASIO EX-Z3 Digital
	camera”	Camera

	“file memory”	The location where the
		camera is currently storing
		images you record (page 43)

	“battery”	The NP-20 Rechargeable
		Lithium Ion Battery

	“optional charger unit”	The optionally available
		CASIO BC-10L Charger Unit

■Button Operations

Button operations are indicated by the button name inside of brackets ([ ]).

■On-screen Text

On-screen text is always enclosed by double quotation marks (“”).

■File Memory

The term “file memory” in this manual is a general term that refers to the location where your camera is currently storing the images you record. File memory can be any one of the following three locations.

•The camera’s built-in Flash memory

•An SD memory card loaded in the camera

•A MultiMediaCard loaded in the camera

For more information about how the camera stores images, see page 118.

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Contents

EX-Z3 Unpacking Introduction Contents Selecting the Focus Mode Using ZoomUsing the Flash Using the Self-timer Specifying Image Size and Quality Rotating the Display Image Setting the Clock 112Using World Time 114 Displaying the Calendar Screen Using the Album Feature 139 Using a Memory Card 119Using the Camera with a Windows Computer 124 Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer 129 163 Indicator Lamp Reference 156Troubleshooting Guide 159 154 Copyright Restrictions Features Introduction Precautions General Precautions Data Error Precautions Condensation Operating conditions Lens LED BacklightOther It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge 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 See page 80 for details To record an imageTo view a recorded image See page 43 for details Press SET to delete the image To delete an imageSee page 94 for details On-screen Text About This ManualTerminology Button Operations Back CameraGeneral Guide Front Bottom USB Cradle Monitor Screen Contents REC mode Digital zoom indicator Shutter speed value Play mode Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Power Requirements To load the batteryAttaching the Strap Stopper Arrow marks NP-20 Take care so you do not drop the battery To remove the batteryTo charge the battery Release 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 Monitor screen to turn back on Configuring Power Saving SettingsAmount of time in the REC mode Performing any button operation causes Using the On-screen Menus 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 October 23 Set the current date and the time Getting Ready Align the mode selector with REC Press the power button to turn on the cameraRecording an Image Make sure you are not 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 Each press Cycles through the flash Using the FlashFlash mode REC mode, press Menu Press To select Record the image About Red-eye Reduction Red operation lamp Flash Unit Status Selecting Off in disables the self-timer Using the Self-timer Record the image Specifying Image Size and Quality To specify the image size To specify image quality