Casio EX Z1000 - EXILIM ZOOM Digital Camera User's Guide

1EDigital CameraEX-Z1000User’s GuideK800PCM1DMXThank you for purchasing this CASIO product.• Before using it, be sure to read the precautions containe

10QUICK START BASICSQUICK START BASICS(page 36) Loading the Battery into the Camera1. Open the battery cover.2. Load the battery into the camera.3. C

100USING BEST SHOTThe BEST SHOT “High Sensitivity” scene makes it possible for you to take natural looking images without using the flash, even when l

101USING BEST SHOTShooting a business card, document, whiteboard, or similarly shaped object from an angle can cause the subject to appear misshaped i

102USING BEST SHOT Shooting an Image Using a Business Shot Scene1. After selecting either of the BEST SHOT Business Shot scenes, compose the image an

103USING BEST SHOTIMPORTANT!• Make sure the entire object you are trying to shoot (correct) is enclosed within the monitor screen. The camera will not

104USING BEST SHOT Shooting an Image Using the ID Photo Scene1. On the monitor screen, compose the image by positioning the subject within the on-scr

105USING BEST SHOT3. When everything is the way you want, press [SET].This saves the image in memory.IMPORTANT!• An ID photo is always saved as 5M (25

106USING BEST SHOTWith Old Photo, you can record the image of an old, faded photograph and then use the camera’s built-in advanced digital camera tech

107USING BEST SHOT Recording an Image with Old Photo1. Press the shutter button to shoot the image.• This displays a photograph contour confirmation

108USING BEST SHOT5. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to move the cropping boundary to the location you want and then press [SET].The camera will correct co

109ADVANCED SETTINGSADVANCED SETTINGSYour camera provides you with the five focus modes described below. The initial factory default focus mode is Aut

11QUICK START BASICS Using the USB Cradle to Charge• Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera.1. Plug

110ADVANCED SETTINGSPerform the following steps to change the focus mode.1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].2. On the “REC” tab, select “Focus” and then

111ADVANCED SETTINGSUsing Auto Focus1.Align the monitor screen’s focus frame with the subject you want to focus and then half-press the shutter button

112ADVANCED SETTINGSUsing Macro Focus1.Half-press the shutter button to focus the image.The focus operation is the same as that for Auto Focus.2. When

113ADVANCED SETTINGSAuto Focus and Macro Focus Shooting TipsChanging the Auto Focus AreaUse the following procedure to change the metering area used f

114ADVANCED SETTINGSUsing Focus Lock“Focus lock” is the name of a technique you can use when you want to shoot an image in which the subject to be foc

115ADVANCED SETTINGSUsing Fixed Focus (Pan Focus)Pan Focus (PF) is available during movie recording only. Pan Focus fixes focus for a relatively wide

116ADVANCED SETTINGSUsing Infinity FocusAs its name suggests, Infinity Focus fixes focus at infinity ( ). Use this mode when shooting scenery and othe

117ADVANCED SETTINGS2. Use [W] and [X] to focus the image, as you view the results on the monitor screen.At this time the image that is within the bou

118ADVANCED SETTINGSYou can manually adjust an image’s exposure value (EV value) before shooting it. This feature helps to achieve better results when

119ADVANCED SETTINGS4. After the EV value is the way you want, press [SET] to apply it.The exposure compensation value you set remains in effect until

12QUICK START BASICS(pages 187, 191)The settings on this page are required the first time you turn on the camera after purchasing it.1. Press [ON/OFF]

120ADVANCED SETTINGSShooting on a cloudy day can give your subject a blue cast, while shooting under white fluorescent lighting can give your subject

121ADVANCED SETTINGSNOTE• You can also use the Panel (Operation Panel) (page 53) to change the white balance setting.• When “Auto” is selected for the

122ADVANCED SETTINGS4. Under the lighting conditions you plan to use when shooting, point the camera at a blank white piece of paper so it fills the e

123ADVANCED SETTINGSISO sensitivity is a value that expresses sensitivity to light. A larger value indicates higher sensitivity, which is better for s

124ADVANCED SETTINGSIMPORTANT!• Using flash with high ISO sensitivity can cause problems with subjects that close to the camera.• “Auto” ISO sensitivi

125ADVANCED SETTINGS Center WeightedCenter weighted metering concentrates on the center of the focus area to measure light. Use this metering method w

126ADVANCED SETTINGSThe camera’s filter feature lets you add color tints to your images as you shoot them. The color effect look just like what you wo

127ADVANCED SETTINGSUse the following procedure to adjust the saturation of colors in your images.1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].2. On the “Quality”

128ADVANCED SETTINGSYou can have the snapshot’s recording date only, or date and time stamped in the lower right corner of the image.1. In the REC mod

129ADVANCED SETTINGSThe on-screen histogram that provides a graphic representation of the current exposure of the image. You can also display the hist

13QUICK START BASICS6. Use [S] and [T] to select the date format and then press [SET].Example: December 19, 20067. Set the date and the time.Use [W] a

130ADVANCED SETTINGS How to Use the HistogramA histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an image in terms of the number of pixels. The v

131ADVANCED SETTINGSA centered histogram indicates that there is good distribution of light pixels and dark pixels. This type of histogram results whe

132ADVANCED SETTINGSThe following functions are also available in the REC mode to help make your digital image more efficient and enjoyable.• Assign f

133ADVANCED SETTINGS1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].2. On the “REC” tab, select “L/R Key”, and then press [X].3. Use [S] and [T] to select the functi

134ADVANCED SETTINGSDisplaying the Image You Just Recorded (Image Review)When you purchase your camera, it is initially configured with the Image Revi

135ADVANCED SETTINGSIMPORTANT!• The icons listed below do not appear on the display while icon help is turned off.– Focus mode icon (page 109)– Whit

136ADVANCED SETTINGS1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].2. On the “REC” tab, select “Memory” and then press [X].3. Use [S] and [T] to select the item you

137ADVANCED SETTINGS*1 “On” restores the selected BEST SHOT scene when the camera is turned back on. “Off” exits BEST SHOT when the camera is turned o

138ADVANCED SETTINGSIMPORTANT!• The following are not initialized when you reset the camera (page 245).– Home Time setup– World Time setup– Adjust– Da

139VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIESVIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIESUse the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s monitor screen.1. Press [ ] t

14QUICK START BASICS(page 45) Loading a Memory Card into the CameraWhen a memory card is loaded, the camera stores images you shoot on the card.NOTE•

140VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES2. Use [X] and [W] to scroll between images.Press [X] to scroll forward and [W] to scroll back.NOTE• Holding down [W] o

141VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIESAudio Playback ControlsThe following are the different operations you can perform while audio is playing.You can adjust

142VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES2. Press [SET] to start playback.• The monitor screen will return to the selection screen in step 1 after the end of th

143VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIESThe slideshow feature lets you play the files stored in memory in sequence, automatically.You can configure the slidesh

144VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES4. Use [S] and [T] to select “Start” and then press [SET] to start the slideshow.The slideshow is performed in accordan

145VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIESIMPORTANT!• All button operations are disabled while the slideshow is switching from one image to another. Wait until a

146VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES2. Press the USB cradle’s [PHOTO] button to start the slideshow.The slideshow is performed in accordance with the setti

147VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIESUse the procedure below to view snapshots and movies on a TV screen.• You need to use the USB cradle and the AV cable t

148VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIESTo turn off the cameraYou can turn off the camera by doing either of the following.• Press the camera’s [ON/OFF] button

149VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES Selecting the Screen Aspect Ratio and Video Output SystemYou can use the procedure in this section to select either N

15QUICK START BASICS Formatting a Memory CardBefore you can use a memory card with your camera, you must format it.IMPORTANT!• Formatting a memory ca

150VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIESPerform the following procedure to zoom the image currently on the monitor screen up to eight times its normal size.1.

151VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIESYou can use the procedure below to display a screen that shows 12 images.1. Slide the zoom controller towards [] ().Thi

152VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to move the selection boundary to the date whose image you want to view and then press [S

153EDITING IMAGESEDITING IMAGESYou can change the size of a snapshot and save the result as a separate snapshot. The original snapshot is also retaine

154EDITING IMAGESIMPORTANT!• Note that you cannot resize the following types of snapshots.– VGA (640 × 480 pixels) and smaller snapshots– Snapshots cr

155EDITING IMAGES4. Use the zoom controller to zoom, and [S], [T], [W], and [X] to move around the zoomed image to display the part you want to extrac

156EDITING IMAGES4. Use [W] and [X] to select the candidate you want to correct.5. Use [S] and [T] to select “Correct” and then press [SET].• Select “

157EDITING IMAGESColor restoration let you correct the old color of a photograph shot with a digital camera. This function is useful for correcting ex

158EDITING IMAGESIMPORTANT!• If the original image is smaller than 2M (1600 × 1200 pixels) size, the new (restored) version will be the same size as t

159EDITING IMAGESUse the procedure in this section to change the date and time of a previously recorded image. This capability comes in handy when the

16QUICK START BASICS(page 62)1. Press [ ] to turn on the camera.This enters the REC mode and displays “ ” (Auto icon) on the monitor screen.2. Point t

160EDITING IMAGESIMPORTANT!• You cannot change the date of the following types of files.– Movies, Voice recordings– Images created with MOTION PRINT•

161EDITING IMAGES5. When the displayed image is at the orientation you want, press [MENU].IMPORTANT!• You cannot rotate the image of a protected snaps

162EDITING IMAGESIMPORTANT!• When you edit a movie, only the result is saved. The original movie is not retained. Once you perform an editing operatio

163EDITING IMAGES4. Use [S] and [T] to select “ Cut” (To-Point Cut) or “ Cut” (From-Point Cut) and then press [SET].• To cancel movie editing, selec

164EDITING IMAGES7. In response to the confirmation message that appears, use [S] and [T] to select “Yes” and then press [SET].• To cancel movie editi

165EDITING IMAGES4. Use [S] and [T] to select “ Cut” (Point-To-Point Cut) and then press [SET].• To cancel movie editing, select “Cancel” and then pr

166EDITING IMAGES8. When the frame where you want the second (To) cut point to be is displayed, press [T].9. In response to the confirmation message t

167EDITING IMAGES1. In the PLAY mode, display the movie that contains the frame you want to use.2. Press [MENU].3. On the “PLAY” tab, select “MOTION P

168USING AUDIOUSING AUDIOThe dubbing feature of your camera lets you add audio to a snapshot after you shoot it. A snapshot that includes audio (regar

169USING AUDIO Re-recording Snapshot AudioIMPORTANT!• Note that you cannot restore the original audio once you delete or re-record the audio of a sna

17QUICK START BASICSSnapshot Image Size and Image QualityYour camera lets you select from among various image size and quality settings. Note that ima

170USING AUDIOIMPORTANT!• Take care that you do not block the camera’s microphone with your fingers while recording.• Good recording results are not p

171USING AUDIOVoice Recording lets you record audio only, without a snapshot or movie.Using built-in memory only, you get up to about 24 minutes of Vo

172USING AUDIO4. Press the shutter button again to stop audio recording and return to the screen in step 3.• Recording also will stop automatically if

173USING AUDIO Playing Back Voice Recording Data1. Enter the PLAY mode, and then use [W] and [X] to display the Voice Recording file you want to play

174MANAGING YOUR FILESMANAGING YOUR FILESYour camera treats each snapshot, movie, and Voice Recording, as a separate file.You can delete, protect, and

175MANAGING YOUR FILESYou can protect an important file to ensure that it cannot be deleted accidentally.IMPORTANT!• Note that even if a file is prote

176MANAGING YOUR FILES Protecting All Files in Memory1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2. On the “PLAY” tab, select “Protect” and then press [X].3. U

177MANAGING YOUR FILES Copying a File to the FAVORITE Folder1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2. On the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites” and then press

178MANAGING YOUR FILES Viewing Snapshots in the FAVORITE Folder1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2. On the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites” and then pr

179MANAGING YOUR FILESFiles can be copied from the camera’s built-in memory to a memory card, or from a memory card to built-in memory.This makes it p

18QUICK START BASICS(page 139)1. Press [ ] to enter the PLAY mode.If there are multiple images in memory, use [W] and [X] to scroll through them. To

180MANAGING YOUR FILES Copying a Single File from a Memory Card to Built-in MemoryWith this procedure, files must be copied one-by-one.1. Load the me

181DELETING FILESDELETING FILESYou can delete files you no longer need, or after you transfer them to your computer’s hard disk or print them. This fr

182DELETING FILES1. In the PLAY mode, press [T] ( ).2. Use [S] and [T] to select “All Files Delete” and then press [SET].3. In response to the confirm

183DELETING FILES7. Now you can repeat steps 5 and 6 to delete another FAVORITE folder snapshot, or you can exit this procedure by pressing [MENU] twi

184OTHER SETTINGSOTHER SETTINGSYour camera lets you configure the following sound settings.• Type of sound for shutter release and other operations• V

185OTHER SETTINGS Setting the Operation Tone Volume Level1. Press [MENU].2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds” and then press [X].3. Use [S] and [T

186OTHER SETTINGSYou can configure the camera to display a startup screen of an image you recorded, whenever you turn it on.• The startup screen is no

187OTHER SETTINGSUse the following procedure to specify the rule that governs generation of the serial number used in file names (page 174).1. Press [

188OTHER SETTINGS3. Use [S] and [T] to select “Home” and then press [X].4. Use [S] and [T] to select “City” and then press [X].5. Use [S], [T], [W], a

189OTHER SETTINGS Changing the Date FormatYou can select from among three different formats for the date.1. Press [MENU].2. On the “Set Up” tab, sele

19QUICK START BASICS(page 89)1. Press [ ] to enter the REC mode.2. Press [BS] (BEST SHOT).3. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the “ ” (Movie) scen

190OTHER SETTINGS4. Use [S] and [T] to select “City” and then press [X].• To configure the summer time setting, select “DST” and then select either “O

191OTHER SETTINGSYou can use the following procedure to select one of 10 languages for on-screen messages.1. Press [MENU].2. On the “Set Up” tab, sele

192OTHER SETTINGS3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].You configure the camera so it does not turn on when you press

193OTHER SETTINGS3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].NOTE• With “Power On/Off”, the camera turns off when you press

194OTHER SETTINGSFormatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it.IMPORTANT!• Note that data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered

195PRINTINGPRINTINGThere are three different methods you can use for printing images.Types of PrintingProfessional Print Service (page 196)Take the me

196PRINTING Printing Precautions• See the documentation that comes with your printer for information about print quality and paper settings.• Contact

197PRINTINGIf your printer is either of the types described below, you can use it to print without going through a computer.– Printer equipped with an

198PRINTING4. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the USB cradle and your printer’s USB port.• Also, connect the AC adaptor to

199PRINTING9. Use [S] and [T] to select “Paper Size” and then press [X].10.Use [S] and [T] to select a paper size and then press [SET].• The following

2UNPACKINGUNPACKINGAs you unpack your camera, check to make sure that all items shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your origina

20QUICK START BASICS(page 141)The film-like frame that appears on the monitor screen indicates that this is an image from a movie.1. Press [ ] to ente

200PRINTING12.Use [S] and [T] to select “Print” and then press [SET].Printing will start and the message “Busy... Please wait...” will appear on the m

201PRINTING Configuring DPOF Settings Individually for Each Image1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2. On the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF” and then press

202PRINTING Configuring the Same DPOF Settings for All the Images1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2. On the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF” and then press

203PRINTINGIMPORTANT!• Some printers may ignore time stamp settings or may not support DPOF at all. Check the user documentation that comes with your

204PRINTING• Specify date stamping with Photohands (Windows only)– See the Photohands User’s Guide for details. The Photohands User’s Guide is provide

205PRINTING Exif PrintPrinting on a printer that also supports Exif Print (Exif 2.2) uses information about shooting conditions recorded with the ima

206USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERUSING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERConnecting the camera to a computer with the bundled USB cable provides you with th

207USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERInstall the required software in accordance with what version of Windows you are running and what you want to do.Us

208USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Computer System RequirementsComputer system requirements are different for each of the applications. Be sure to c

209USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERDirectX 9.0cAdobe Reader 6.0IMPORTANT!• For details about the minimum system requirements for each software applica

21QUICK START BASICS(page 181)You can use the following procedure to delete files you have transferred to your computer’s hard disk, images you have p

210USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Installing the USB Driver (Windows 98SE and 98 Only)The following operation shows how to install the USB driver o

211USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER5. When the final screen is reached, click “Finish”.• Depending on the version of Windows that your computer is run

212USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER1. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN 5.3V] connector of the USB cradle and then plug it in to a househol

213USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER3. Press the camera’s [ON/OFF] button to turn it on and then press [MENU].• Do not place the camera on the USB crad

214USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERCamera-Computer ConnectionPressing the cradle’s [USB] button puts it into the USB mode, which is indicated by the U

215USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Connecting the Camera to Your Computer after the First TimeSince you need to install the USB driver and configure

216USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER5. Double-click the file that contains the image you want to view.This displays the image.• For information about f

217USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER4. On the shortcut menu that appears, click “Copy”.5. Windows XP users: Click “Start” and then “My Documents”.Windo

218USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Removing the Camera from the USB CradleWindows XP/98SE/98 UsersPress the USB cradle [USB] button. After making su

219USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER3. Click the Photo Loader “Read me” file and read its contents.• “Read me” files contain important information abou

22INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION BEST SHOT for beautiful shots simply by selecting a sample image built into the cameraSimply select the scene that is simi

220USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER1. On your computer, click “Start”, “All Programs”, “Accessories”, “System Tools” and then “System Information”.2.

221USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Installing Photohands1. Start up your computer and place the bundled CD-ROM into its CD-ROM drive.• Use the CD-RO

222USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERViewing User Documentation (PDF) Files1.Start up your computer, and place the bundled CD-ROM into its CD-ROM drive.

223USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERUser RegistrationYou can perform user registration over the Internet. To do so, of course, you need to be able to c

224USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERNOTE• Printing is not supported with Photo Loader 1.1. Use commercial software for printing on a Macintosh. System

225USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERIMPORTANT!• For details about the minimum system requirements for each software application, see the “readme” files

226USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Connecting the Camera to Your Computer the First Time1. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN 5.3V] connec

227USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER3. Press the camera’s [ON/OFF] button to turn it on and then press [MENU].• Do not place the camera on the USB crad

228USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERCamera-Macintosh ConnectionPressing the cradle’s [USB] button puts it into the USB mode, which is indicated by the

229USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing Camera Images on Your MacintoshAfter connecting the camera to your Macintosh, you can view camera images

23INTRODUCTION High-quality (Motion JPEG) movie recording (page 89)• MOTION PRINT for printing of a movie scene as a single image (page 166) Powerfu

230USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Saving an Image on Your MacintoshIn order to work on an image to put it into an album, you must first save it to

231USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Removing the Camera from the USB Cradle1. On your Macintosh screen, drag the camera drive to Trash.2. Press the U

232USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER4. Open the folder named “Installer” and then open the file named “readme”.5. Follow the instructions in the “readm

233USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERViewing User Documentation (PDF Files)You must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer

234USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERThe method you should use to read files from a memory card depends on the type of computer you have. Some typical e

235USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERThe camera stores images you shoot and other data in accordance with the Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF).

236USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERFolder and File Contents• DCIM FolderFolder that contains all of the camera files• Recording FolderFolder that cont

237USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Built-in Memory and Memory Card Data Handling Precautions• When saving camera data to a computer hard disk, MO di

238APPENDIXAPPENDIXThe numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each part is explained. CameraFrontBackGeneral Guide1Shutter (page 64)2[ON/OFF

239APPENDIXBottom USB CradleFrontBackbsBattery/Memory Card Slots (pages 36, 47)btCradle Contact (page 38)ckTripod HoleUse this hole when attaching to

24INTRODUCTION LCD PanelThe liquid crystal panel of the monitor screen uses high-precision technology that provides a pixel yield in excess of 99.99%

240APPENDIXThe monitor screen uses various indicators, icons, and values to keep you informed of the camera’s status.• The sample screens in this sect

241APPENDIX Movie Recording Mode1Focus Mode (page 109)2White Balance Setting (page 120)3Recording Mode4Remaining Movie Memory Capacity (page 90)5Movi

242APPENDIX Snapshot Playback Mode1File Type (page 139)2Protect Indicator (page 175)3Folder Name/File Name (page 174)4Snapshot Image Quality (page 68

243APPENDIXThe tables in this section show the items that appears on the menus that appear on the monitor screen when you press [MENU]. The items incl

244APPENDIXQuality Tab MenuQuick Shutter On* / OffAudio Snap On / Off*Grid On / Off*Review On* / OffIcon Help On* / OffMemory BEST SHOT: On / Off*Fla

245APPENDIXSet Up Tab MenuSaturation +2 / +1 / 0* / –1 / –2Contrast +2 / +1 / 0* / –1 / –2Flash Intensity +2 / +1 / 0* / –1 / –2Flash Assist Auto* / O

246APPENDIX PLAY ModePLAY Tab Menu“Set Up” Tab• The contents of the “Set Up” tab are the same in the REC mode and PLAY mode.Slideshow Start* / Images

247APPENDIXtiThe tables in this section show the items that appears on the menus that appear on the monitor screen when you press [DISP]. Most of thes

248APPENDIXThe camera has lamps: an Operation Lamp and an AF assist/self-timer Lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational s

249APPENDIXIMPORTANT!• When you are using a memory card, never remove the card from the camera while the operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so wi

25INTRODUCTION• All other company or product names mentioned herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.• Photo Load

250APPENDIX PLAY modeOperation LampAF Assist/Self-timer LampMeaningGreen Red Amber RedLitOperational (Power on, recording enabled)Pattern 3One of the

251APPENDIX USB Cradle Indicator LampsThe USB cradle has two indicator lamps: a [CHARGE] lamp and a USB lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate

252APPENDIXFind the Problem and Fixing ItTroubleshooting GuideProblem Possible Causes ActionPower SupplyPower does not turn on.1) The battery is not o

253APPENDIXThe subject is out of focus in the recorded image.The image is not focused properly. When composing the image, make sure the subject is loc

254APPENDIXDigital zoom (including Instant Zoom) does not work. The zoom bar indicates zoom only up to a zoom factor of 3.0. 1) The digital zoom setti

255APPENDIXAll buttons and switches are disabled.Circuit problem caused by electrostatic charge, impact, etc. while the camera was connected to anothe

256APPENDIXIf you have problems installing the USB driver...You may not be able to install the USB driver properly if you use the USB cable to connect

257APPENDIXCheck connections!• You are attempting to connect the camera to a printer while the camera’s USB settings are not compatible with the USB s

258APPENDIX Main SpecificationsProduct Type . . . . . . .Digital CameraModel . . . . . . . . . . . . .EX-Z1000 Camera FunctionsImage FilesFormat

259APPENDIXStorage Capacity• SnapshotsImage Size (Pixels)Image QualityApproximate Image File SizeApproximate Built-in Memory (8.0MB) CapacityApproxima

26INTRODUCTION Take test shots before shooting the final shot.• Before shooting your final image, shoot a test shot to ensure that the camera is reco

260APPENDIX• Movies * Number of image values are approximate and are provided for reference only.* Based on Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. p

261APPENDIXDelete. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 file; all files (with memory protection feature)Effective Pixels . . . . . . . . .10.1 millionIma

262APPENDIXBuilt-in Flash . . . . . . . . . . .Flash Modes:Auto, Off, On, Soft Flash, Red-eye reductionApproximate Flash Range:Flash Range:Wide Angle

263APPENDIX Power SupplyPower Requirements. . . . . . . Lithium ion rechargeable battery (NP-40) × 1Approximate Battery LifeAll of the values provide

264APPENDIXPower Consumption . . . . .3.7 V DC; Approximately 3.6 WDimensions . . . . . . . . . . . .92.0 (W) × 58.4 (H) × 22.4 (D) mm (3.6"(W)

265APPENDIX Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type) (AD-C52G)Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . .100 to 240 V AC 50/60Hz 83 mAOutput Power . . . . . . . . . .

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27INTRODUCTION Display Panel• Do not apply strong pressure to the LCD panel surface or subject it to strong impact. Doing so can cause the display pa

28INTRODUCTION Water and Foreign Matter• Water, other liquids, or foreign matter (especially metal) getting inside the camera creates the risk of fir

29INTRODUCTION Disassembly and Modification• Never try to take the camera apart or modify it in any way. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock,

3CONTENTSCONTENTSUNPACKING 2QUICK START BASICS 10First, charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Configuring Display Language, D

30INTRODUCTION• Do not expose or immerse the battery in fresh water or salt water. Doing so can damage the battery, and cause deterioration of its per

31INTRODUCTION• Be sure to read the user documentation that comes with the camera and special charger unit before using or charging the battery.• If a

32INTRODUCTION• Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.• Misuse of the AC adaptor creates th

33INTRODUCTION Battery Life• Battery continuous operation times provided in this manual represent the approximate amount of time before the camera tu

34INTRODUCTION Operating Environment• The operating temperature range of the camera is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).• Do not place the camera in any o

35INTRODUCTION Caring for your camera• Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the lens surface can interfere with proper operation of the ca

36GETTING READYGETTING READYYour camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40).IMPORTANT!• Use of any type of battery other than NP-

37GETTING READY3. Close the battery cover.Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it securely into place as you press it against the camera.The

38GETTING READY2. Make sure the camera is turned off.If the camera is on, be sure to press [ON/OFF] to turn it off before placing it onto the USB crad

39GETTING READYIf the [CHARGE] lamp flashes redThis indicates that the camera or battery is faulty, or that the battery is loaded in the camera incorr

4CONTENTSSHOOTING A SNAPSHOT 62Holding the Camera Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Shooting a Snapshot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40GETTING READY Checking Remaining Battery PowerAs battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates remaining power as

41GETTING READYReplacing the Battery1.Open the battery cover.2. With the camera oriented with its monitor screen facing upwards as shown in the illust

42GETTING READY Storage Precautions• Though a rechargeable lithium ion battery provides high capacity in a compact configuration, long-term storage w

43GETTING READYIMPORTANT!• Pressing [ON/OFF] or [ ] (REC) to turn on power also causes the lens to extend. Take care there is nothing pressing against

44GETTING READY Battery Power Conservation FeaturesThe camera is equipped with two features for conserving battery power, as described below.1. Press

45GETTING READY4. Use [S] and [T] to select the sleep or Auto Power Off trigger time and then press [SET].Selecting “Off” for the sleep setting disabl

46GETTING READYSupported Memory CardsYour camera supports use of SD memory cards or MMCs (MultiMediaCard).Memory Used for StorageImages recorded while

47GETTING READY• Electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other phenomena can cause data to become corrupted or even lost. Make sure that you alway

48GETTING READY2. Load a memory card into the camera.Positioning the memory card so its front is facing upwards (towards the monitor screen side of th

49GETTING READYIMPORTANT!• Never insert anything besides an SD memory card or MMC (MultiMediaCard) into the memory card slot. Doing so can lead to mal

5CONTENTSADVANCED SETTINGS 109Changing the Focus Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Using Auto Focus 111 Using Macro Focus 112 Using Fixe

50GETTING READY1. Load the memory card you want to format into the camera.2. Turn on the camera and press [MENU].3. On the “Set Up” tab, select “Forma

51GETTING READYThe following are menu operations you will need to use to configure camera settings. Take a few moments to become familiar with them.•

52GETTING READY3. Use [S] and [T] to select the item you want to configure and then press [X].Example: Select “Focus” and then press [X].4. Use [S] an

53GETTING READYThe following is the procedure for menu operations in the REC mode.1. In the REC mode, press [DISP].This will display the display menu

54GETTING READYPanel (Operation Panel)1Image Size/Quality*1 (page 67)2Flash Mode (page 76)3Focus Mode (page 109)4Self-timer (page 81)5Anti Shake (page

55GETTING READYIMPORTANT!• Panel (Operation Panel) is not displayed while Voice Recording or Zoom Continuous Shutter is being used.Normal PLAY Mode S

56GETTING READYTurning Display Information On and Off (Info.)With “Info.” you can turn display information on and off. You can configure separate sett

57GETTING READYREC Mode (Layout: Panel (Operation Panel)) REC Mode (Layout: Normal)Show +HistogramHideShow+HistogramHide

58GETTING READYPLAY modeAdjusting Monitor Screen Brightness (Brightness)You can use the “Brightness” setting to adjust the brightness of the monitor s

59GETTING READYAdjusting Monitor Screen Image Quality (Type)You can use the “Type” setting to adjust the quality of the monitor screen image. This set

6CONTENTSEDITING IMAGES 153Resizing a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153Cropping a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60GETTING READYPerform one of the following operations if you find that you have gotten lost while performing button operations during recording or pl

61GETTING READYPLAY modeExtra BatteriesTaking along extra fully charged batteries (NP-40) is recommended while on a trip in order to avoid not being a

62SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTSHOOTING A SNAPSHOTHolding the camera with one hand can result in accidental hand movement. Hold the camera securely with both ha

63SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTNOTE• Good-looking images are impossible if you move the camera when you press the shutter button or while the Auto Focus operati

64SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT2. Focus the image.While the focus frame is aligned with the subject, half-press the shutter button.Auto Focus will focus the ima

65SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTIf the image does not focus...If the focus frame stays red and the operation lamp is flashing, it means that the image is not in

66SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT Monitor Screen IndicatorsThe monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.NOTE•

67SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTChanging the Image SizeA digital camera image is a collection of small dots (pixels).The size of an image indicates how many pixe

68SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT• Selecting 3:2 (3648 × 2432 pixels) records images with an aspect ratio of 3:2, which matches the standard aspect ratio (3:2) of

69SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTNOTE• The “Fine” setting helps to bring out details when shooting a finely detailed image of nature that includes dense tree bran

7CONTENTSOTHER SETTINGS 184Configuring Camera Sound Settings. . . . . . . . . . 184Turning the Startup Screen On or Off . . . . . . . . . 186Specifyin

70SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].2. On the “REC” tab, select “AF Assist Light” and then press [X].3. Use [S] and [T] to select “O

71SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT Monitor Screen when Shooting Snapshots• The image that appears on the monitor screen is for image composition. The actual image

72SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTYour camera provides you with 3X optical zoom (which changes the lens focal distance), which can be used in combination with digi

73SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTNOTE• Performing a zoom operation changes the lens aperture.• Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against hand movement whe

74SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT• The image deterioration point depends on the image size (page 67). The smaller the image size, the higher the zoom factor you c

75SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTInstant Zoom lets you jump to digital zoom telephoto with the press of a button. Specifying the Instant Zoom Setting1. In the RE

76SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTIMPORTANT!• Performing an Instant Zoom operation after zooming an image with digital zoom will cancel the previous digital zoom o

77SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTApproximate Flash Range (ISO Sensitivity: Auto)• The flash range changes in accordance with optical zoom.1. In the REC mode, pres

78SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTIMPORTANT!• When using flash, take care that the flash window is not blocked by your fingers or the camera strap.• When the ISO s

79SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT Checking the Flash ModeThe current flash mode is indicated on the monitor screen and by the operation lamp when you half-press

8CONTENTSAPPENDIX 238General Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238Monitor Screen Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

80SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT Using Flash AssistThe subject in an image will look too dark if flash intensity is not enough to reach a subject that is too fa

81SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT Flash Precautions• The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is too far away or too close.• Flash charging time d

82SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].2. On the “REC” tab, select “Self-timer” and then press [X].3. Use [S] and [T] to select the sel

83SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTNOTE• The indicator “1sec” appears on the monitor screen between Triple Self-timer shots. How long it takes for the camera to get

84SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTSelecting the Continuous Shutter Mode1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].2. On the “REC” tab, select “Continuous” and then press [X].

85SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTRecording with Zoom Continuous Shutter1.Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to move the selection boundary around the image of the subject

86SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTContinuous Shutter Precautions• Starting a continuous shutter operation causes the exposure and focus settings to be fixed at the

87SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTYou can add an audio recording to snapshots, if you want. Use this feature to add a verbal explanation or a description of the mo

88SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT3. Press the shutter button again to stop audio recording.Recording will stop automatically after about 30 seconds if you do not

89SHOOTING A MOVIESHOOTING A MOVIEBefore shooting a movie, you should specify a movie image quality setting. Movie image quality is a standard that de

9Getting the Most Out of Your CameraSnapshotsShooting with Optimum Setups➞ USING BEST SHOT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93Por

90SHOOTING A MOVIEMovie File FormatsMovies are recorded in Motion JPEG standard AVI format.Movies you shoot with your camera can be played back on a c

91SHOOTING A MOVIE4. Press the shutter button again to stop shooting.Movie recording also will stop automatically if memory becomes full before you pr

92SHOOTING A MOVIE• Shooting a very bright subject can cause a vertical band to appear in the monitor screen image. This does not indicate malfunction

93USING BEST SHOTUSING BEST SHOTWith BEST SHOT, you simply select the sample scene that is like the one you are trying to shoot, and the camera sets u

94USING BEST SHOT2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to move the boundary to select the scene you want to select.• Pressing [S] or [T] while the red boundar

95USING BEST SHOTIMPORTANT!• Night Scene, FireworksThese scenes use slow shutter speeds. Since a slow shutter speed increases the chance of digital no

96USING BEST SHOTDisplaying Detailed Information about a BEST SHOT SceneThough the name of each BEST SHOT scene is displayed as you move the selection

97USING BEST SHOT Creating Your Own BEST SHOT ScenesYou can use the procedure below to save the setups of snapshots that you shot as BEST SHOT scenes

98USING BEST SHOTDeleting a BEST SHOT User ScenePerform the following steps when you want to delete a BEST SHOT user scene.1. In the REC mode, press [

99USING BEST SHOT Turning on Anti Shake Using the Menu1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].2. On the “REC” tab, select “Anti Shake” and then press [X].3.