EDigital CameraEX-Z4User’s GuideBK857PCM1DMXThank you for purchasing this CASIO Product.• Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained
INTRODUCTION10• Real-time histogramAn on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as youview the effect on overall image brightness, which makesshoot
INTRODUCTION11PrecautionsGeneral PrecautionsBe sure to observe the following important precautionswhenever using the EX-Z4.All references in this manu
INTRODUCTION12• Never use the AC adaptor to power any other devicebesides this camera. Never use any other AC adaptorbesides the one that comes with t
INTRODUCTION13Operating conditions• This camera is designed for use in temperatures rangingfrom 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).• Do not use or keep the c
INTRODUCTION14Lens• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface ofthe lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and causemalfunction.• Fing
QUICK START GUIDE15QUICK START GUIDEFirst, charge the battery!1.Load the battery (page 26).2.Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge thebattery
QUICK START GUIDE161.Press the power button to turn on the camera.2.Press [] to select the language you want.3.Press [SET] to register the language s
QUICK START GUIDE171.Press the power button to turn on thecamera.2.Align the mode selector with “PLAY”.3.Use [] and [] to scroll through theimages.D
QUICK START GUIDE181.Press the power button to turn on the camera.2.Align the mode selector with “PLAY”.3.Press [] ( ).4.Use [] and [] to display
GETTING READY19GETTING READYThis section contains information about things you need toknow about and do before trying to use the camera.About This Man
INTRODUCTION2INTRODUCTIONUnpackingCheck to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact
GETTING READY20651234 FrontGeneral GuideThe following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.Camera1 Shutte
GETTING READY21H IJH Battery compartment coverI ConnectorJ Tripod screw hole* Use this hole when attaching to a tripod. BottomUSB CradleSimply placin
GETTING READY22Monitor Screen ContentsThe monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.REC mode1 Flash
GETTING READY23EFGDHD Digital zoom indicatorE Shutter speed value• An out of range aperture or shutter speedcauses the corresponding monitor screenval
GETTING READY24PLAY mode5 QualityFINENORMALECONOMY6 Built-in memory selected for datastorage.Memory card selected for data storage.7 Date and time8 Ba
GETTING READY25Indicatorson(page 22)Histogramon(page 81)IndicatorsoffMonitorscreen offChanging the Contents of the MonitorScreenEach press of the [DIS
GETTING READY26Attaching the StrapAttach the strap to the strap ring as shown in theillustration. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to keep the strap around your w
GETTING READY272.While pulling the stopper in the directionindicated by the arrow in the illustration, alignthe arrow mark on the battery with the arr
GETTING READY28To charge the battery1.Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN5.3V] connector of the USB cradle, and thenplug it in to a household
GETTING READY292.Turn off the camera.3.Set the camera ontothe USB cradle.• Do not place thecamera onto the USBcradle while it is turnedon.• The [CHARG
INTRODUCTION3Contents2 INTRODUCTIONUnpacking ... 2Features ...
GETTING READY30• If the [CHARGE] lamp starts flashing red, it meansthat an error occurs while charging. An error can becaused by any of the following:
GETTING READY31 If the camera works normally1.Continue using the camera until the currentcharge is used up, and then charge thebattery. If the camer
GETTING READY32 Tip to Make the Battery Last Longer• If you do not need the flash while recording, select (flash off) for the flash mode. See page 52
GETTING READY33Power Supply PrecautionsNote the following precautions when handling or using thebattery and the optional charger unit. Battery Handli
GETTING READY34● PRECAUTIONS DURING USE• The battery is designed for use with this CASIO digitalcamera only.• Use only the USB cradle that comes with
GETTING READY35● BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS• Make sure you remove the battery when you do notplan to use the camera for a long time. A battery left i
GETTING READY36• Use the AC adaptor where it will not besplashed with water. Water creates the risk offire and electric shock.• Do not place a vase or
GETTING READY37Configuring Power Saving SettingsYou can configure the settings described below toconserve battery power.Sleep : Automatically turns of
GETTING READY38Using the On-screen MenusPressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screenthat you can use to perform various operations. The menuth
GETTING READY393.Press [] or [] to select the tab you want,and then press [SET] to move the selectioncursor from the tab to the settings.4.Use [] a
INTRODUCTION444 BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGRecording an Image ... 44Aiming the Camera 44Recording an Image 4
GETTING READY40Configuring Display Language and ClockSettingsBe sure to configure the following settings before using thecamera to record images.• Dis
GETTING READY41To configure display language and clocksettings1.Press the power button to turn on the camera.2.Use [], [], [], and[] to select the
GETTING READY426.Use [] and [] tochange the date formatsetting, and then press[SET].Example: December 24, 2003Select this format:YY/MM/DDDD/MM/YYMM/
GETTING READY438.Press [SET] to register the settings and exitthe setting screen.To do this:Change the setting at the currentcursor locationMove the c
44BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTE • Your image will be blurred if you move the camerawhen pressing the shutter release button. Press theshutter release but
45BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGRecording an ImageYour camera automatically adjusts shutter speed inaccordance with the brightness of the subject. Images youre
46BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGShutter releasebutton4.Press the shutter releasebutton half way to focus theimage.• When you press the shutterrelease button ha
47BASIC IMAGE RECORDING5.After making sure that theimage is focused properly,press the shutter releasebutton the rest of the waydown to record.• The n
48BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGAbout the REC Mode Monitor Screen• The image shown on the monitor screen in the RECmode is a simplified image for composing pur
49BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGUsing the Optical ViewfinderYou can conserve battery power by turning off thecamera’s monitor screen (page 25) and using the op
INTRODUCTION588 PLAYBACKBasic Playback Operation ... 88Playing an Audio Snapshot 89Flipping the Display ...
50BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGUsing ZoomYour camera is equipped with two types of zoom: opticalzoom and digital zoom.Optical ZoomThe range of the optical zoo
51BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGDigital ZoomDigital zoom is activated after you reach the maximumoptical zoom factor (3X). It enlarges the part of the imageat
52BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGUsing the FlashPerform the following steps to select the flash mode youwant to use.1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].2.Press [왔]
53BASIC IMAGE RECORDING3.Record the image. IMPORTANT! • The flash unit of this camera fires a number of timeswhen you record an image. The initial fla
54BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGFlash Unit StatusYou can find out the current flash unit status by pressingthe shutter release button half way and checking the
55BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGUsing the Self-timerThe self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10-second delay of the shutter release after you press
56BASIC IMAGE RECORDING• With the Triple Self-timer, the camera records aseries of three images in the sequence describedbelow.1. The camera performs
57BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGSpecifying Image Size and QualityYou can specify the image size and image quality to suitthe type of image you are recording.To
58BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGTo specify image quality1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].2.Use [왗] and [왘] to select the “REC” tab.3.Use [왖] and [왔] to select “
INTRODUCTION6121 OTHER SETTINGSConfiguring Sound Settings ... 121To configure sound settings 121To set the volume le
INTRODUCTION7154 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERUsing the Album Feature ... 154Creating an album 154Selecting a
INTRODUCTION8 IMPORTANT! • The contents of this manual are subject to changewithout notice.• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes noresponsibility for any
INTRODUCTION9Features• 4.0 million Effective PixelsA high-resolution megapixel CCD provides 4.0 millioneffective pixels (4.23 million total pixels) fo
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