Casio Camcorder EX-Z30 User Manual

All example procedures in this User’s Guide are based on the EX-Z40. The same procedures also apply to the EX-Z30, unless specifically noted otherwise

INTRODUCTION10• Triple Self-timer mode (page 56)The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times,automatically.• Real-time histogram (page 84)An on-

100PLAYBACKDisplaying the 9-image ViewThe following procedure displays nine images on themonitor screen at the same time.1.In the PLAY mode, press the

101PLAYBACKSelecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View1.Display the 9-image view.2.Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and[왘] to move theselection boundaryup, down,

102PLAYBACK• Pressing [왖] while the date selection cursor islocated anywhere in the top line of the calendarcauses the previous month to appear.• Pres

103PLAYBACK4.Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Start”, and thenpress [SET].• This starts the slide show.5.To stop Slide Show, press [SET].• The slideshow wil

104PLAYBACKTo specify the slideshow images1.Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Images”, and thenpress [왘].2.Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting youwant, and

105PLAYBACKTo specify the slideshow time1.Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Time”.2.Use [왗] and [왘] to specify the time settingyou want, and then press [SET]

106PLAYBACKUsing the Photo Stand FeatureThe “Photo Stand” feature lets you specify what shouldappear on the camera’s monitor screen while the camera i

107PLAYBACK4.Use [왖] and [왔] toselect “Rotate”, andthen press [SET].• Each press of [SET]rotates the image 90degrees.5.After you are finished configur

108PLAYBACKUsing Image RouletteImage Roulette cycles images like a slot machine on thedisplay, before stopping at one of them. When you start anImage

109PLAYBACKAdding Audio to a SnapshotThe “after-recording” feature lets you add audio tosnapshots after they are recorded. You can also re-recordan au

INTRODUCTION11PrecautionsGeneral PrecautionsBe sure to observe the following important precautionswhenever using the EX-Z30/EX-Z40.All references in t

110PLAYBACKTo re-record audio1.In the PLAY mode, use [왗] and [왘] to scrollthrough snapshots until the one whose audioyou want to re-record is displaye

111PLAYBACKPlaying Back a Voice Recording FilePerform the following steps to play back a voice recordingfile.1.In the PLAY mode, use [왗] and [왘] to di

DELETING FILES112DELETING FILESYou can delete a single file, or you can delete all filescurrently in memory. IMPORTANT! • Note that file deletion cann

DELETING FILES113Deleting All FilesThe following procedure deletes all unprotected filescurrently in memory.1.In the PLAY mode, press [] ( ).2.Use

FILE MANAGEMENT114FILE MANAGEMENTThe file management capabilities of the camera make iteasy to keep track of images. You can protect files againstdele

FILE MANAGEMENT1154.Use [] and [] toselect “On”, and thenpress [SET].• A file that is protected isindicated by the mark.• To unprotect a file, selec

FILE MANAGEMENT116To protect all files in memory1.In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Protect”, andthen press [].3.Use [

FILE MANAGEMENT1173.Use [] and [] toselect “Save”, andthen press [SET].• This displays the namesof the files in built-inmemory or on the loadedmemor

FILE MANAGEMENT118To display a file in the FAVORITE folder1.In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, andthen press

FILE MANAGEMENT119To delete a file from the FAVORITEfolder1.In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, andthen press

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

FILE MANAGEMENT120To delete all files from the FAVORITEfolder1.In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, andthen pre

OTHER SETTINGS121OTHER SETTINGSConfiguring Sound SettingsYou can configure different sounds to play whenever youturn on the camera, press the shutter

OTHER SETTINGS122To set the volume level1.In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press[MENU].2.Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds”, andthen press [].

OTHER SETTINGS123 IMPORTANT! • You can select any one of the following types ofimage as the startup image.— The camera’s built-in startup image— A sna

OTHER SETTINGS1243.Change the name of the file to one of thefollowing.Snapshot Image: ENDING.JPGMovie Image: ENDING.AVI• Input the following file name

OTHER SETTINGS125 To cancel Power Down Image settings1.Use the USB cable to connect the camera toyour computer (page 151).2.Change the name of the cu

OTHER SETTINGS126Using the AlarmYou can configure up to three alarms that cause thecamera to beep and display a specified image at the timeyou specify

OTHER SETTINGS127Stopping the AlarmWhen an alarm time is reached while the camera is turnedoff, the alarm will sound for about one minute (or until yo

OTHER SETTINGS1284.Use [] and [] to select “City”, and thenpress [].5.Use [], [], [], and [] to select thegeographical area that contains locat

OTHER SETTINGS129Changing the Date FormatYou can select from among three different formats fordisplay of the date.1.In the REC mode or the PLAY mode,

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

OTHER SETTINGS130To configure World Time settings1.In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press[MENU].2.Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”,and th

OTHER SETTINGS131To configure summer time (DST)settings1.In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press[MENU].2.Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”,

OTHER SETTINGS132Changing the Display LanguageYou can use the following procedure to select one of tenlanguage as the display language.1.In the REC mo

OTHER SETTINGS133Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY)Buttons Power On/Off FunctionsYou can use the following procedures to configure the [ ](REC) and

OTHER SETTINGS134 IMPORTANT! • When “Power On/Off” is selected, pressing [ ](REC) in the REC mode or [ ] (PLAY) in the PLAYmode turns off the camera.•

OTHER SETTINGS1354.Use [] and [] to select “Format”, and thenpress [SET].• To exit the format operation without formatting,select “Cancel”.Formattin

USING A MEMORY CARD136USING A MEMORY CARDYou can expand the storagecapabilities of your camera by usinga commercially available memorycard (SD memory

USING A MEMORY CARD1372.Positioning the memorycard so its back is facing inthe same direction as thecamera’s monitor screen,carefully slide it into th

USING A MEMORY CARD138Formatting a Memory CardFormatting a memory card deletes any data already storedon it. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to use the camera to

USING A MEMORY CARD139Memory Card Precautions• If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you canrestore normal operation by reformatting it. Howev

INTRODUCTION14Lens• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface ofthe lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and causemalfunction.• Fing

USING A MEMORY CARD1404.Use [] and [] to select “Built-in Card”,and then press [SET].• This starts the copy operation and displays themessage “Bus

USING A MEMORY CARD141To copy a file from a memory card tobuilt-in memoryWith this procedure you can copy one file at a time.1.Perform steps 1 through

PRINTING IMAGES142PRINTING IMAGESA digital camera provides you with a variety of differentways to print the images it records. The three main printing

PRINTING IMAGES143Macintosh UsersThe camera comes bundled with Photo Loader for theMacintosh, which can be installed for image transfer andmanagement,

PRINTING IMAGES144To configure print settings for a singleimage1.In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “PLAY” tab,select “DPOF”, andthen press [

PRINTING IMAGES145To configure print settings for all images1.In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF”, andthen press []

PRINTING IMAGES146To print a single image1.In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press[MENU].2.Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, andthen press [].3.

PRINTING IMAGES1474.Use the USB cable that comes with thecamera to connect the USB cradle to a printer.• Also, connect the AC adaptor to the USB cradl

PRINTING IMAGES148To print a group of images1.Use the DPOF procedure on page 144 tospecify the images in file memory that youwant to print.2.Perform s

PRINTING IMAGES149Printing Precautions• See the documentation that comes with your printer forinformation about print quality and paper settings.• Con

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

PRINTING IMAGES150PRINT Image Matching IIImages include PRINT Image MatchingII data (mode setting and other camerasetup information). A printer thatsu

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER151VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTERAfter using the USB cradle to establish a USB connectionbetween the camera and your compute

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER1521.What you should do first depends on whetheryour computer is running under Windows 98,Me/2000 or Windows XP. Windows

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER1535.On the screen that appears after installationis complete, select the “Yes, I want to restartmy computer now.” check b

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER154• Take care when connecting the USB cable to theUSB cradle or your computer. USB ports and cableplugs are shaped for pr

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER15513.On your computer, double-click “MyComputer”.• If you are running Windows XP, click [Start] and then[My Computer].14.

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER156 IMPORTANT! • Never use your computer to edit, delete, move, orrename images stored in file memory. Doing so cancause p

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER157Using the Camera with a MacintoshComputerThe following are the general steps for viewing and copyingfiles from a Macint

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER158 IMPORTANT! • If you want to transfer files from the camera’s built-inmemory to a computer, make sure there is nomemory

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER159USB portConnector AUSB cable(bundled)[USB]Connector B2.Connect the USB cable that comes bundledwith the camera to the U

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

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER1607.Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button.• Pressing the [USB] button enters the USB mode,which causes the USB cradle’s [US

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER161USB Connection Precautions• Be sure to read the documentation that comes with yourcomputer for other important informat

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER162Using a Memory Card to Transfer Imagesto a ComputerThe procedures in this section describe how to transferimages from t

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER163Memory DataImages recorded with this camera and other data arestored in memory using DCF (Design rule for Camera FileSy

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER164 Folder and File Contents• DCIM folderFolder that stores all of the digital camera files• Storage folderFolder for sto

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER165Built-in Memory and Memory CardPrecautions• Note that the folder named “DCIM” is the parent (top)folder of all the file

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER166Creating an album IMPORTANT! • Remember that creating an “ALBUM” folder (page163) causes different size versions of

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER1671.In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “PLAY”tab, select “CreateAlbum”, and thenpress [].3.Use [] and []

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER168Selecting an Album LayoutYou can select from among 10 different display layouts foran album.1.In the PLAY mode, pre

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER169 Background ColorYou can specify white, black, or gray as the color of thealbum background using the procedure und

QUICK START GUIDE171.Press [ ] (PLAY).2.Use [] and [] to scroll through theimages.12To view a recorded image(See page 92 for details.)1.Press [ ] (R

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER170 Auto Album Creation On/OffThis setting controls whether an album is createdautomatically whenever you turn off th

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER171Viewing Album FilesYou can view and print album files using your computer’sWeb browser application.1.Use your compu

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER172IndexInfo• The following describes the information that appearson the Info Screen.This Info Screen item: Shows this

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER173 NOTES • When printing an album page, you should set upyour Web browser as described below.— Select the browser fra

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER174To delete an album1.In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Create Album”,and then press [왘

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER175Photo Loader (for Windows/Macintosh)This application automatically transfers image, audiosnapshot, and voice record

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER176PhotohandsXP/2000/Me/98Pentium orhigherAt least 64MBAt least 10MBComputer System RequirementsComputer system requir

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER177 IMPORTANT! • For details about Windows minimum systemrequirements, see the “Readme” file on the CD-ROM(CASIO Digit

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER178Getting StartedStart up your computer and insert the CD-ROM into its CD-ROM drive. This will automatically launch t

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER179Installing an Application1.Click the “Install” button for the applicationyou want to install.2.Follow the instructi

QUICK START GUIDE181.Press [ ] (PLAY).2.Press [] ( ).3.Use [] and [] to display the image you want to delete.4.Use [] and [] to select “Delete”

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER180User RegistrationYou can perform user registration over the Internet. To doso, of course, you need to be able to co

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER181 To install Photo Loader1.Open the folder named “Photo Loader”.2.Open the folder named “English”, and thenopen the

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER182 To read the Photo Loader user’s guide1.On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder.2.Open the “Photo Loader” folder a

APPENDIX183APPENDIXMenu ReferenceThe following shows lists of menus that appear in the RECmode and PLAY mode, and their settings.• The settings that a

APPENDIX184SoundsStartupFile No.World TimeDate StyleAdjustLanguageSleepAuto Power OffREC / PLAYUSBFormatResetStartup / Half Shutter /Shutter / Operati

APPENDIX185● Set Up tab menuIndicator Lamp ReferenceThe camera has three indicator lamps: a green operationlamp, a red operation lamp, and a self-time

APPENDIX186REC modeOperation LampSelf-timerLampGreenLitLitPattern 3LitPattern 2Pattern 1RedPattern 3LitPattern 1Pattern 2LitRedPattern 1Pattern 2Opera

APPENDIX187USB Cradle Indicator LampsThe USB cradle has two indicator lamps: a [CHARGE]lamp and a [USB] lamp. These lamps light and flash toindicate t

APPENDIX188Power does not turn on.Camera suddenly powersdown.Image is not recordedwhen the shutter releasebutton is pressed.Auto Focus does not focusp

APPENDIX189When composing the image, make sure thesubject on which you want to focus is locatedinside the focus frame.1) Select a different flash mode

GETTING READY19GETTING READYThis section contains information about things you need toknow about and do before trying to use the camera.About This Man

APPENDIX190Position the camera so sunlight does not shinedirectly into the lens.This camera cannot display non-DCF imagesrecorded onto a memory card u

APPENDIX191 If 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 conne

APPENDIX192Display MessagesAlarm settingcomplete.Battery is low.Can not find the file.Cannot register anymore files.Card ERRORFile could not besaved b

APPENDIX193The LOCK switch of the SD memory card islocked. You cannot store images to or deleteimages from a memory card that is locked.There are no f

APPENDIX194Approximate Memory Capacity and File sizes:• SnapshotsEX-Z30File Size(pixels)2048 x 15362048 x 1360(3:2)1600 x 1200(UXGA)1280 x 960(SXGA)64

APPENDIX195• Movies (320 x 240 pixels)Delete ... Single-file, all files (with protection)Effective Pixels ...

APPENDIX196Audio Recording TimeAudio Snapshot ... Approximately 30 seconds maximumper imageVoice Recording... Approximately 40

APPENDIX197*2 Continuous Recording Conditions• Temperature: 23°C (73°F)• Monitor screen: On• Flash: Off• Image recorded every 10 seconds, alternating

APPENDIX198 Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type)Power Requirement ... 100 to 240V AC, 50/60Hz, 83 mAOutput ...5.3V DC

INTRODUCTION2INTRODUCTIONUnpackingCheck to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact

GETTING READY20512346 FrontGeneral GuideThe following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.Camera1 Shutte

GETTING READY21KJII Battery compartment coverJ ConnectorK Tripod screw hole* Use this hole when attaching to a tripod. BottomUSB CradleSimply placing

GETTING READY22Monitor Screen ContentsThe monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.REC mode2 Focus

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 84)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 (– ) mark on the battery with the (– )

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 READY31ModelOperationNumber of Shots(CIPA)*1(Operating Time)Number of Shots,ContinuousRecording*2(Operating Time)Continuous Playback*3(Continu

GETTING READY32• The above values are based on a new battery startingfrom a full charge. Repeated charging shortens batterylife.• Battery life is grea

GETTING READY33 Low Battery IndicatorThe following shows how the battery capacity indicator onthe monitor screen changes as battery power is used. Th

GETTING READY34• Failure to observe any of the following precautionswhile using the battery creates the risk of overheating,fire, and explosion.— Neve

GETTING READY35● PRECAUTIONS DURING USE• The battery is designed for use with this CASIO digitalcamera only.• Use only the USB cradle that comes with

GETTING READY36 USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions• Never use an electrical outlet whose voltageis outside the rating marked on the ACadaptor. Doi

GETTING READY37Turning the Camera On and Off To turn on the cameraPress the power button, [ ] (REC) button, or [ ] (PLAY)button. This will cause the

GETTING READY38 To turn off the cameraPress the power button to turn off the camera. NOTE • You can setup the camera so it does not turn onwhen you p

GETTING READY395.Use [] and [] to change the currentlyselected setting, and then press [SET].• Available Sleep settings are: “30 sec”, “1 min”, “2 m

INTRODUCTION445 BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGRecording an Image ... 45Aiming the Camera 45Recording an Image 4

GETTING READY40SettingsSelection cursor (indicates thecurrently selected item)Tab[MENU][][ ][][ ][SET]2.Press [MENU].● Menu Screen OperationsWhen

GETTING READY413.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

GETTING READY42Configuring Display Language and ClockSettingsBe sure to configure the following settings before using thecamera to record images.• Dis

GETTING READY43To configure display language and clocksettings1.Press the power button, the [ ] (REC) or the[ ] (PLAY) button to turn on the camera.2.

GETTING READY446.Use [] and [] tochange the date formatsetting, and then press[SET].Example: December 24, 2004Select this format:YY/MM/DDDD/MM/YYMM/

45BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTE • Your image will be blurred if you move the camerawhen pressing the shutter release button. Press theshutter release but

46BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGN/OFFRecording an ImageYour camera automatically adjusts shutter speed inaccordance with the brightness of the subject. Images

47BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGShutter releasebuttonIt means this:The image is in focus.The image is not in focus.When you see this:Green focus frameGreen ope

48BASIC IMAGE RECORDING5.After making sure that theimage is focused properly,press the shutter releasebutton the rest of the waydown to record.• The n

49BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGAbout the REC Mode Monitor Screen• The image shown on the monitor screen in the RECmode is a simplified image for composing pur

INTRODUCTION592 PLAYBACKBasic Playback Operation ... 92Playing an Audio Snapshot 93Flipping the Display...

50BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGUsing the Optical ViewfinderYou can conserve battery power by turning off thecamera’s monitor screen (page 25) and using the op

51BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGUsing ZoomYour camera is equipped with two types of zoom: opticalzoom and digital zoom.Optical ZoomThe range of the optical zoo

52BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGDigital ZoomDigital zoom is activated after you reach the maximumoptical zoom factor (3X). It enlarges the part of the imageat

53BASIC 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]

54BASIC IMAGE RECORDING3.Record the image. IMPORTANT! • The flash unit of this camera fires a number of timeswhen you record an image. The initial fla

55BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGFlash Unit StatusYou can find out the current flash unit status by pressingthe shutter release button half way and checking the

56BASIC 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

57BASIC IMAGE RECORDING• With the Triple Self-timer, the camera records aseries of three images in the sequence describedbelow.1. The camera performs

58BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGSpecifying Image Size and QualityYou can specify the image size and image quality to suitthe type of image you are recording.To

59BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTES • The following are guidelines for selecting the imagesize. EX-Z302048 x 15362048 x 1360(3:2)1600 x 12001280 x 960640 x

INTRODUCTION6Using the Alarm ... 126To set an alarm 126Stopping the Alarm 127Setting the Clock ..

60BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGTo specify image qualityCompressing an image before storage can cause adeterioration of its quality. The more an image iscompre

61OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSOTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSThis section describes other powerful features andfunctions that are available for recording.Selec

62OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSUsing Auto FocusAs its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the imageautomatically. The automatic focus operation starts wheny

63OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying the Auto Focus AreaYou can use the following procedure to change the AutoFocus area used in the Auto Focus Mod

64OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSUsing the Macro ModeThe Macro mode lets you focus automatically on close upsubjects. The automatic focus operation starts w

65OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSUsing the Infinity ModeThe Infinity mode fixes focus at infinity (∞). Use this modewhen recording scenery and other faraway

66OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS2.While watching theimage on the monitorscreen, use [왗] and[왘] to focus.• Pressing [왗] or [왘] causes the area inside of the

67OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS2.Keeping the shutterrelease button halfway down, re-compose the imageas you like.• This locks the focus onthe subject that

68OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS3.Use [왖] and [왔] tochange the exposurecompensation value,and then press [SET].• Pressing [SET] registersthe displayed valu

69OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSAdjusting White BalanceThe wavelengths of the light produced by various lightsources (sunlight, light bulb, etc.) can affec

INTRODUCTION7166 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERUsing the Album Feature ... 166Creating an album 166Selecting a

70OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSAdjusting White Balance ManuallyUnder some light sources, automatic white balance underthe “Auto” setting can take a long t

71OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSUsing the BESTSHOT ModeSelecting one of the 21 BESTSHOT scenes automaticallysets up the camera for recording a similar type

72OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • Sample scene number 4 is Coupling Shot scene(page 75). Sample scene number 5 is a Pre-shotscene (page 77).• B

73OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS6.Use [왗] and [왘] todisplay the imagewhose setup youwant to register as aBESTSHOT scene.7.Use [왖] and [왔] toselect “Save”,

74OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • BESTSHOT user setups are located in the camera’sbuilt-in memory after the built-in sample scenes.• When a BES

75OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS• CombinedImages1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, andthen press [왘].3.Use [왖] and

76OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS5.Align the focus frameon the monitor screenwith the subject youwant on the left sideof the image.• While “Coupling Shot” i

77OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS8.When everything is aligned correctly, recordthe right side of the image. IMPORTANT! • Coupling Shot temporarily uses file

78OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS• Freeze the background onthe monitor screen.• Record the image, usingthe background on themonitor screen as a guide.• This

79OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS6.Next, align the focusframe with thesubject, composingthe subject with thesemi-transparentbackground shownon the monitorsc

INTRODUCTION8 IMPORTANT! • The contents of this manual are subject to changewithout notice.• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes noresponsibility for any

80OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS3.Use [왖] and [왔] toselect “ Movie”,and then press [SET].4.Point the camera atthe subject and thenpress the shutterrelease

81OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS— The camera automatically switches to the PanFocus mode (PF) (page 64) whenever you enterthe Movie Mode.— The camera focus

82OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, andthen press [왘].3.Use [왖] and [왔] to select “

83OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSRecording Your VoiceThe Voice Recording Mode provides quick and easyrecording of your voice.• Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM reco

84OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Audio Recording Precautions• Keep the microphone on thefront of the camera pointedat the subject.• Take care that you do

85OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS• When the histogram is too farto the left, it means that thereare too many dark pixels.This type of histogram resultswhen

86OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSREC Mode Camera SettingsThe following are the settings you can make beforerecording an image using a REC mode.• ISO sensiti

87OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • Under certain conditions, a high shutter speed incombination with a high ISO sensitivity setting cancause dig

88OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSTo do this:Display images on the monitorscreen for about one secondimmediately after they are recordedDo not display images

89OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSAssigning Functions to the [왗] and [왘]KeysA “key customization” feature lets you configure the [왗]and [왘] keys so they chan

INTRODUCTION9Features• High-resolution CCD for beautiful printsEX-Z30: 3.20 million pixels (3.34 million total pixels)EX-Z40: 4.00 million pixels (4.2

90OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSSpecifying Power On Default SettingsThe camera’s “mode memory” feature lets you specify thepower on default settings indivi

91OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “Memory” tab, select the item youwant to change, and then press [왘].3.Use [왖]

92PLAYBACKPLAYBACK2.Use [왘] (forward) or [왗] (back) to scrollthrough files on the monitor screen. NOTES • Holding down [왗] or [왘] scrolls images at hi

93PLAYBACKPlaying an Audio SnapshotPerform the steps below to display an audio snapshot(indicated by a indicator) and play its audio.1.In the PLAY m

94PLAYBACK[SET]Shutter release buttonFlipping the DisplayThe following procedure flips the image 180 degrees. Thiscomes in handy when you want to show

95PLAYBACKZooming the Display ImagePerform the following procedure to zoom the imagecurrently on the monitor screen up to four times its normalsize.1.

96PLAYBACKResizing an ImageYou can use the following procedure to change a snapshotimage to either SXGA size (1280 x 960 pixels) or VGA size(640 x 480

97PLAYBACKCropping an ImageUse the following procedure when you want to crop aportion of an enlarged image and use the remaining part ofthe image as a

98PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • Cropping an image creates a new file that containsthe cropped image. The file with the original imagealso remains in memory.•

99PLAYBACKPlaying a MovieUse the following procedure to play back a movie that wasrecorded in the movie mode.1.In the PLAY mode,press [왗] and [왘] tosc