Casio EX-Z3000 User's Guide

Digital CameraEUser’s GuideTo go to “Getting the Most Out of Dynamic Photo” click here!Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product.• Before using it,

10. Snapshot Viewing. Movie Playback1Tab (page 25)2Protect indicator (page 71)3Folder name/file name (page 101)4Snapshot image size (page 53)5Image me

100Using the Camera with a ComputerIMPORTANT!• Recorded images are transferred over wireless LAN. Do not use the Eye-Fi card or turn off Eye-Fi card c

101Using the Camera with a ComputerThe camera creates a file each time you shoot a snapshot, record a movie, or perform any other operation that store

102Using the Camera with a Computer. Memory Folder StructureDCIM FolderRecording FolderImage FileMovie FileSubject Image FileRecording FolderRecording

103Other Settings (Set Up)Other Settings (Set Up)This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other operations

104Other Settings (Set Up)ProcedureMENU * Setup * Sounds• Setting a volume level of 0 mutes output.ProcedureMENU * Setup * TimestampYou can configure

105Other Settings (Set Up)ProcedureMENU * Setup * World TimeYou can use the World Time screen to view the current time in a zone that is different fro

106Other Settings (Set Up)Use this procedure to specify the time displayed by the camera for your home city and destination.1. Touch “Time”.2. Touch “

107Other Settings (Set Up)ProcedureMENU * Setup * Date StyleYou can select from among three different styles for the date.Example: July 10, 2012Proced

108Other Settings (Set Up)ProcedureMENU * Setup * Calibrate TPCalibrate the touch panel whenever a touch operation does not produce the desired result

109Other Settings (Set Up)ProcedureMENU * Setup * FormatIf a memory card is loaded in the camera, this operation will format the memory card. It will

11Quick Start BasicsQuick Start BasicsWhat is a digital camera?DeleteA digital camera stores images on a memory card, so you can record and delete ima

110Configuring Monitor Screen SettingsConfiguring Monitor Screen SettingsEach touch of “DISP” will cycle through settings that display or hide on-scre

111AppendixAppendix. Avoid Use While In Motion• Never use the camera to record or play back images while operating an automobile or other vehicle, or

112Appendix. Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, and other abnormalities• Continued use of the camera while it is emitting smoke or strange odor, or wh

113Appendix. Locations To Be Avoided• Never leave the camera in any of the following types of locations. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electri

114Appendix• Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other abnormal condition while using, c

115Appendix. Data Error PrecautionsYour digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of co

116Appendix. Caring for your camera• Never touch the lens or flash window with your fingers. Finger smudges, dirt, and other foreign matter on the len

117Appendix. Other PrecautionsThe camera becomes slightly warm during use. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.. CopyrightsExcept for you

118AppendixAny and all unauthorized commercial copying, distribution, and copying of the bundled software over a network are prohibited.This product c

119Appendix. If the camera’s back lamp starts flashing red...If the back lamp starts flashing red during charging, it means that further charging is n

12Quick Start BasicsYour CASIO camera is packed with a powerful selection of features and functions to make recording of digital images easier, includ

120Appendix1. Open the battery cover and remove the current battery.With the monitor screen side of the camera facing upwards, slide the stopper in th

121Appendix. Precautions during Use• The bundled USB-AC adaptor is designed for operation with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC, 50/60

122Appendix• Electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other phenomena can cause data to become corrupted or even lost. Make sure that you always ba

123AppendixComputer system requirements are different for each of the applications. Be sure to check the requirements for the particular application y

124AppendixThe tables in this section show the initial default settings on menus that appear in the REC mode and PLAY mode when you reset the camera (

125Appendix. Setup MenuScreen AutoEye-Fi OnSoundsStartup: On / Half Shutter: On / Shutter: On / Operation: On / Operation: 3 / Playback: 3Timestamp Of

126AppendixWhen things don’t go right... TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause and Recommended ActionPower SupplyPower does not turn on.1)The battery

127AppendixThe subject is out of focus in the recorded image.The image may not be focused properly. When composing the image, make sure the subject is

128AppendixA recorded image was not saved.1)Camera power may have been turned off before the save operation was complete, which will result in the ima

129AppendixPlaybackThe color of the playback image is different from what appears on the monitor screen when shooting.Sunlight or light from another s

13Quick Start BasicsThe monitor screen of the camera is a touch panel. This means you can perform the following operations by touching the screen with

130AppendixLanguage selection screen appears when the camera is turned on.1)You did not configure initial settings after purchasing the camera or the

131AppendixDisplay MessagesALERTThe camera’s protection function may have activated because camera temperature is too high. Turn off the camera and wa

132AppendixMemory FullMemory is full with images you recorded and/or files saved by editing operations. Delete files you no longer need (page 33).Reco

133AppendixSnapshotMovies*1Built-in memory capacity after formatting*2 The above values are based on use of a PRO HIGH SPEED SD memory card (Panasonic

134AppendixSpecificationsFile Format Snapshots:JPEG (Exif Version 2.3); DCF 2.0 standard; DPOF compliantMovies:Motion JPEG AVI, IMA-ADPCM audio (monau

135AppendixExposure Compensation–2.0 EV to +2.0 EV (in 1/3EV steps)Shutter CCD shutter, mechanical shutterShutter Speed Snapshot (Auto): 1/2 to 1/2000

136AppendixApproximate Battery LifeAll of the values provided below represent the approximate amount of time under normal temperature (23°C (73°F)) be

137Appendix. Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-110). USB-AC adaptor (AD-C53U)• Power cord precautions for use in SingaporeThe power cord set is not

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For a wealth of information about Dynamic Photo including explanations about how to use Dynamic Photo images, the Dynamic Studio image conversion serv

14Quick Start BasicsSqueezeHolding your thumb and forefinger against the screen as you bring them together.Use squeeze to reduce the size of the scree

2Dynamic Photo! A totally new way to enjoy digitalphotography!Dynamic Photo! A totally new way to enjoy digital photography!Dynamic Photo provides an

3Creating a Dynamic Photo ImageCreating a Dynamic Photo ImageYour digital camera comes with a number of subjects in its built-in memory (“built-in sub

4Creating a Dynamic Photo Image4. Touch “ú” or “õ” or drag left or right to select the built-in subject sample you want to insert, and then touch “OK”

5Creating a Dynamic Photo Image• Inserting a built-in subject into a snapshot will save a Dynamic Photo that consists of 20 still images of 2M size or

6Creating a Dynamic Photo ImageYou can use the Dynamic Photo image you created in Step 2 in a variety of fun ways.Step 3: Have fun with Dynamic Photo.

7Creating a Dynamic Photo ImageOn a PCEnjoy watching Dynamic Photo images on your PC screen.In a digital photo framePlay Dynamic Photo images in a dig

15Quick Start BasicsNote that the battery of a newly purchased camera is not charged. Perform the steps below to load the battery into the camera and

16Quick Start BasicsYou can use either of the two following methods to charge the camera’s battery.• USB-AC adaptor• USB connection to a computer. To

17Quick Start Basics3. Connect the USB cable to the camera.The back lamp should light red, indicating that charging has started.The back lamp will go

18Quick Start Basics4. After charging is complete, disconnect the USB cable from the camera and then unplug the adaptor from the power outlet.. To cha

19Quick Start Basics• A battery that has not been used for a long time, certain types of computers, and connection conditions can cause charging to ta

2As you unpack your camera, check to make sure that all items shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer.Unpacki

20Quick Start BasicsIMPORTANT!• Charging is not performed while the connected computer is in the hibernate mode.• A charging error can occur immediate

21Quick Start BasicsBattery Power Conservation Tips• When you do not need to use the flash, select ? (Flash Off) for the flash setting (page 42).• Sel

22Quick Start Basics4. Touch the value you want to change (year, month, day, hour, minute).5. Touch “8” or “2” to change the currently selected value.

23Quick Start BasicsThough the camera has built-in memory that can be used to store images and movies, you probably will want to purchase a commercial

24Quick Start Basics3. Close the battery cover.Close the battery cover and then shift the slider towards LOCK.• For information about how to replace t

25Quick Start BasicsIMPORTANT!• Formatting a memory card that already has snapshots or other files on it, will delete its contents. Normally you do no

26Quick Start BasicsEntering the REC Mode and PLAY Mode• About 10 seconds after you enter the PLAY mode from the REC mode, the lens will retract into

27Quick Start BasicsYour images will not come out clearly if you move the camera when you press the shutter button. When pressing the shutter button,

28Quick Start BasicsYour camera has a variety of different recording modes to suit various shooting conditions and objectives (page 36). This section

29Quick Start Basics1. Point the camera at the subject.If you are using Premium Auto, text will appear in the lower right corner of the monitor screen

3• The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.• The contents of this manual have been checked at each step of the production pro

30Quick Start BasicsNOTE• You also can shoot a snapshot by touching a point on the monitor screen (page 51).• You can specify the image size for snaps

31Quick Start Basics. Shooting with Premium Auto• In addition to shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity, the camera automatically executes the f

32Quick Start BasicsUse the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s monitor screen.• For information about how to play back movies, see

33Quick Start BasicsIf memory becomes full, you can delete snapshots and movies you no longer need in order to free up storage and record more images.

34Quick Start BasicsOperation• Never open the battery cover while the back lamp is flashing green. Doing so can result in the image you just shot bein

35Recording ImagesRecording ImagesTouching the monitor screen in the REC mode will display a screen for configuring REC mode settings.. To configure R

36Recording ImagesThe camera has a variety of different recording modes.1. In the REC mode, touch the second icon from the top (Recording mode).• If t

37Recording ImagesWith HDR (High Dynamic Range), the camera shoots a series of CS images using different exposure settings and combines them into a fi

38Recording ImagesThis feature applies HDR (High Dynamic Range, page 37) photography to transform snapshots into works of art that provide a greater d

39Recording Images. Adjusting the Level of the Art EffectYou can specify one of three levels for application of the art effect.1. For the recording mo

4ContentsContentsUnpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Read this first

40Recording Images3. Touch the icon for the slide direction (the direction the camera will move while shooting).You can select one of four different s

41Recording ImagesNOTE• The following conditions are not compatible with Slide Panorama shooting.– Subject whose brightness is very different from tha

42Recording Images1. In the REC mode, touch the third icon from the top (Flash).2. Touch the icon of the flash mode you want to use.3. Press the shutt

43Recording ImagesNOTE• Take care so your fingers and the strap do not block the flash.• The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is to

44Recording ImagesYour camera is equipped with various types of zoom: optical zoom, HD Zoom, Single SR Zoom, and digital zoom. The maximum zoom factor

45Recording ImagesDuring a zoom operation, a zoom bar appears on the monitor screen to show the current zoom setting.. Zoom IconThe appearance of the

46Recording Images. Zoom FactorThe digital zoom factor depends on the image size (page 53) and on whether Single SR Zoom is enabled or disabled.Super

47Recording ImagesThe following procedure explains how to record a movie.• You can record a movie while one of the following recording modes is select

48Recording Images6. Touch “c” (Movie Stop) to stop recording.• Each movie can be up to 29 minutes long. Movie recording stops automatically after 29

49Using BEST SHOTUsing BEST SHOTBEST SHOT provides you with a collection of sample “scenes” that show a variety of different types of shooting conditi

5Contents❚❙Advanced Recording Settings 50Using the REC Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

50Advanced Recording SettingsAdvanced Recording SettingsThe following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings.. Example M

51Advanced Recording SettingsProcedureEnter the REC Mode * MENU * Touch ShutterYou can use the procedure below to shoot a snapshot.1. Touch “On”.2. Po

52Advanced Recording SettingsProcedureEnter the REC Mode * MENU * Single SR ZoomSee page 46 for details.ProcedureEnter the REC Mode * MENU * Self-time

53Advanced Recording SettingsProcedureEnter the REC Mode * MENU * Image SizeThis setting can be used to configure snapshot image size.• The initial fa

54Advanced Recording Settings. About image sizesThe size of an image indicates how many pixels it contains, and is expressed as horizontal pixelsxvert

55Advanced Recording SettingsProcedureEnter the REC Mode * MENU * EV ShiftYou can manually adjust an image’s exposure value (EV value) before shooting

56Advanced Recording SettingsProcedureEnter the REC Mode * MENU * White BalanceYou can adjust white balance to match the source of light available whe

57Advanced Recording SettingsProcedureEnter the REC Mode * MENU * ISOISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light.• Higher ISO sensitivity val

58Advanced Recording SettingsProcedureEnter the REC Mode * MENU * FocusChanging to a different focus mode can help to achieve better focus.*1 The focu

59Advanced Recording SettingsTo focus with manual focus1. On the monitor screen, compose the image so the subject you want to focus on is within the y

6Contents❚❙Printing 79Printing Snapshots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Using DPOF to S

60Advanced Recording Settings2. Keeping the shutter button half-pressed (which maintains the focus setting), move the camera to compose the image.3. W

61Advanced Recording SettingsProcedureEnter the REC Mode * MENU * Anti ShakeYou can turn on the camera’s Anti Shake feature to reduce image blur due t

62Viewing Snapshots and MoviesViewing Snapshots and MoviesSee page 32 for the procedure for viewing snapshots.1. Press Page (PLAY) or touch “f” (PLAY)

63Viewing Snapshots and MoviesMovie Playback Controls• Playback may not be possible for movies not recorded with this camera.Pause/Play Touch “|” (pau

64Viewing Snapshots and MoviesThe Movie Editing feature lets you cut out a specific part of a movie.1. Enter the PLAY mode and then start playback of

65Viewing Snapshots and Movies1. Press Page (PLAY) or touch “f” (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode.2. Touch “ú” or “õ” or drag upwards or downwards to displ

66Viewing Snapshots and MoviesYou can use the slideshow mode to automatically scroll through all of the images in camera memory.1. In the PLAY mode, t

67Viewing Snapshots and MoviesSnapshots can be zoomed on the monitor screen up to 8X.• The actual available zoom factors depend on the size of the ori

68Viewing Snapshots and Movies1. Use the AV cable that comes with the camera to connect it to the TV.• Make sure that you insert the cable connector i

69Viewing Snapshots and Movies4. Touch the camera monitor screen to perform operations.NOTE• Audio is monaural.• Audio is initially output by the came

7Contents❚❙Appendix 111Precautions during Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111Power Supply. . .

70Other Playback Functions (PLAY)Other Playback Functions (PLAY)The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings.. E

71Other Playback Functions (PLAY)ProcedureEnter the PLAY Mode * MENU * ProtectYou can protect images to prevent them from being deleted.• A protected

72Other Playback Functions (PLAY)ProcedureEnter the PLAY Mode * MENU * CopyFiles can be copied from the camera’s built-in memory to a memory card or f

73Other Playback Functions (PLAY)ProcedureEnter the PLAY Mode * MENU * TrimmingYou can crop a snapshot to trim parts you do not need, and save the res

74Other Playback Functions (PLAY)ProcedureEnter the PLAY Mode * MENU * ResizeYou can reduce the size of a snapshot and save the result as a separate s

75Other Playback Functions (PLAY)ProcedureEnter the PLAY Mode * MENU * DPOF PrintingSee page 80 for details.Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF Printi

76Dynamic PhotoDynamic PhotoThis camera comes with a number of subjects in built-in memory (“built-in subjects”), which you can insert into snapshots

77Dynamic Photo6. If you are inserting a subject into a movie, use “y” and “z” to configure the time zone in the movie where you want the subject to a

78Dynamic Photo1. Enter the PLAY mode.2. Drag left or right to display the Dynamic Photo you want to play back.3. Touch “6” (PLAY).The Dynamic Photo i

79PrintingPrinting• You can specify which images you want to print, the number of copies, and date stamp settings before printing (page 80).Printing S

8The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained.General Guide1Zoom controller (pages 29, 44, 66, 67)2Shutter button (page

80Printing. Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)DPOF is a standard that allows you to include image type, number of copy, and time stamp on/off informati

81Printing. Configuring the Same DPOF Settings for All the ImagesProcedureMENU * Setup * DPOF Printing * All images1. Touch “Date stamping”.2. Touch “

82Printing. Date StampingYou can use one of the following three methods to include the recording date in the printout of an image.. Standards Supporte

83Using the Camera with a ComputerUsing the Camera with a ComputerYou can perform the operations described below while the camera is connected to a co

84Using the Camera with a ComputerInstall the required software in accordance with the version of Windows you are running and what you want to do.* Yo

85Using the Camera with a Computer. Computer System Requirements for Bundled SoftwareComputer system requirements are different for each of the applic

86Using the Camera with a Computer• Note that even while the connector is fully inserted, you still will be able to see the metal part of the connecto

87Using the Camera with a Computer. To view images you copied to your computer1. Double-click the copied “DCIM” folder to open it.2. Double-click the

88Using the Camera with a ComputerWindows Media Player, which is already installed on most computers, can be used for movie playback. To play back a m

89Using the Camera with a ComputerInstalling YouTube Uploader for CASIO from the CD-ROM that comes with your camera simplifies uploading of movie file

9The monitor screen uses various indicators, icons, and values to keep you informed of the camera’s status.• The sample screens in this section are in

90Using the Camera with a Computer6. When everything is ready, click the [Upload] button.This will upload the movie file(s) to YouTube.• After uploadi

91Using the Camera with a Computer. To transfer computer screen captures to the camera1. Connect the camera to your computer (page 85).The camera will

92Using the Camera with a ComputerYou can copy moving subjects (animated characters) from your computer to the EXILIM. You also can convert Dynamic Ph

93Using the Camera with a Computer. To transform snapshots into artistic images1. On your computer, click the following in sequence: Start * All Progr

94Using the Camera with a Computer1. Start up your computer, and place the bundled CD-ROM into its CD-ROM drive.Normally, this should cause the menu s

95Using the Camera with a ComputerInstall the required software in accordance with what version of the Macintosh OS you are running and what you want

96Using the Camera with a Computer. To connect the camera to your computer and save files1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the camera.2. Use the U

97Using the Camera with a Computer. To view copied images1. Double-click the camera’s drive icon.2. Double-click the “DCIM” folder to open it.3. Doubl

98Using the Camera with a ComputerYou can use QuickTime, which comes bundled with your operating system, to play back movies on a Macintosh. To play b

99Using the Camera with a ComputerYou must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer in order to view the contents of a PDF