Casio EX-Z5 User Manual

EDigital CameraEX-Z5User’s GuideK816PCM1DKXThank you for purchasing this CASIO product.• Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained i

INTRODUCTION10• Auto Macro (pages 76, 78)Auto Macro automatically switches to the macro modewhen the distance between the camera and subject itshorter

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS100 NOTE • When the camera is at an angle to the oldphotograph, one side of the recorded image mayappear longer than the side

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS1014.Use [왗] and [왘] to select the contourcandidate you want to correct.5.Use [왖] and [왔] toselect “Trim”, andthen press [SET

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS102Recording a MovieYou can record movies with audio, up to 10 minutes long.You can select a resolution setting to suit your

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS103Specifying Movie Image QualityThe image quality setting determines how much thecamera compresses movie images before stori

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS104Recording a Movie1.In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT).2.Use [왗] and [왘] to select the “ ” (movie)scene, and then pres

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS105 Movie Recording Precautions• This camera also records audio. Note the following pointswhen recording a movie.— Take care

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS106Recording AudioAdding Audio to a SnapshotYou can add audio to a snapshot after you record it.• Image Format: JPEGJPEG is a

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS1075.Press the shutter button to start audiorecording.• The operation lamp will flash green while recording isin progress.6.R

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS1081.In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT).2.Use [왖], [왔], [왗] and[왘] to select the “VoiceRecording” scene, andthen press [

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS109 Audio Recording Precautions• Take care that you do notblock the microphone withyour fingers.• Good recording results are

INTRODUCTION11• Color Correction (page 131)Simply record the image of an old photograph to restoreits colors.• MOTION PRINT (page 138)Capture frames f

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS110• An RGB histogram that shows the distribution of R (red),G (green), and B (blue) components is also displayed.This histog

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS111• A centered histogramindicates that there is gooddistribution of light pixels anddark pixels. This type ofhistogram resul

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS112REC Mode Camera SettingsThe following are the settings you can configure beforerecording an image using the REC mode.• L/R

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS113 IMPORTANT! • While recording a snapshot or movie, you can use[왗] and [왘] to set the functions assigned to them.However, y

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS114To do this:Display images on the monitorscreen for about one secondimmediately after they are recordedDo not display image

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS115Specifying Power On Default SettingsThe camera’s “mode memory” feature lets you specify thepower on default settings indiv

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS116*1 Specifies whether startup is performed with BESTSHOT scene selection as-is. When on, starts upwith the last used BEST S

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS117 IMPORTANT! • Note that BEST SHOT mode settings take priorityover mode memory settings. If you turn the cameraoff while in

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS118 IMPORTANT! • Under certain conditions, a high shutter speed incombination with a high ISO sensitivity setting cancause di

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS119 Multi (Multi pattern)Multi (Multi pattern) metering divides theimage into sections and measures thelight in each section

INTRODUCTION12Precautions General PrecautionsBe sure to observe the following important precautionswhenever using the EX-Z5.All references in this ma

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS120Using the Filter FunctionThe camera’s filter function lets you alter the tint of animage when you record it.1.In the REC m

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS121Specifying Color SaturationUse the following procedure to control the intensity of theimage you are recording.1.In the REC

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS122 IMPORTANT! • Once date information is stamped in a print, it cannotbe deleted.• Use the “Date Style” setting (page 164) t

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS123Resetting the CameraUse the following procedure to reset all of the camera’ssettings to their initial defaults as shown un

PLAYBACK124You can use the camera’s built-in monitor screen to viewimages after you record them.Basic Playback OperationUse the following procedure to

PLAYBACK125Playing an Audio SnapshotPerform the steps below to display an audio snapshot(indicated by ) and play its audio.1.In the PLAY mode, use [왗

PLAYBACK126Zooming the Display ImagePerform the following procedure to zoom the imagecurrently on the monitor screen up to eight times its normalsize.

PLAYBACK127Resizing an ImageYou can resize a recorded image to one of three sizes.1.In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “PLAY”tab, select “Res

PLAYBACK128Cropping an ImageYou can use the following procedure to crop a portion of anenlarged image.1.In the PLAY mode, use [왗] and [왘] to scrollthr

PLAYBACK129 IMPORTANT! • Trimming an image causes the original (pre-trimmed)image and the new (trimmed) version to be stored asseparate files.• Note t

INTRODUCTION13• Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject’seyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damageif it is fired too c

PLAYBACK130Keystone CorrectionUse the following procedure to correct the snapshot of ablackboard, document, poster, photograph, or otherrectangular ob

PLAYBACK131Using Color Restoration to Correct theColor of an Old PhotographColor restoration let you correct the old color of aphotograph shot with a

PLAYBACK132 IMPORTANT! • If the original image is smaller than 2M (1600 × 1200pixels), the new (restored) version is the same sizeas the original one.

PLAYBACK133To do this:Fast forward or fast reverseplayback• Each press increases the speedone more step.Return fast forward or fastreverse movie playb

PLAYBACK134Editing a MovieUse the procedure in this section to edit and delete movies.Editing operations let you cut everything before or after aspeci

PLAYBACK135To do this:Fast forward or fast reverseplaybackPause or unpause movieplaybackScroll paused playback oneframeCancel the cut operationDo this

PLAYBACK136 To cut everything between two specificframes1.While the movie isplaying, press [SET].• This will pause movieplayback.2.Press [왔].• You ca

PLAYBACK1376.Referring to step 4,search for the cut endscreen. When the cutend screen isdisplayed, press [왔].• The red portion of theindicator bar sho

PLAYBACK138 To capture a still image from a movie1.In the PLAY mode, use [왗] and [왘] to scrollthrough movies on the monitor screen anddisplay the one

PLAYBACK139Displaying the 9-image ViewThe following procedure displays nine images on themonitor screen at the same time.1.In the PLAY mode, press the

INTRODUCTION14 Test for proper operation before using thecamera!Before using the camera to record important images, makesure you first record a numbe

PLAYBACK140Date selection cursorDisplaying the Calendar ScreenUse the following procedure to display a 1-month calendar.Each day shows the first file

PLAYBACK141Playing a SlideshowA slideshow automatically plays back images in sequenceat a fixed interval.1.In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2.Select the

PLAYBACK1424.Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Start”, and thenpress [SET].• This starts the slideshow.5.To stop the slideshow, press [SET].• The slideshow w

PLAYBACK143• Note that effect settings are disabled when theslideshow “Images” setting is “Favorites” or “Only”, or when the slideshow “Interval” sett

PLAYBACK1444.Use [왖] and [왔] toselect “Rotate”, andthen press [SET].• Each press of [SET]rotates the image 90degrees.5.After you are finished configur

PLAYBACK145Adding Audio to a SnapshotThe “after-recording” feature lets you add audio tosnapshots after they are recorded. You can also re-recordthe a

PLAYBACK146To 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

PLAYBACK147 IMPORTANT! • Take care that you donot block themicrophone with yourfingers.• Good recording resultsare not possible whenthe camera is too

PLAYBACK148Displaying Camera Images on a TV ScreenYou can display recorded images on a TV screen and evenuse a TV screen to compose images before you

PLAYBACK1492.Turn on the TV and select its video inputmode.3.Press [ ] or [ ] to turn on the camera, andthen perform the required operation forplaybac

INTRODUCTION15 Operating 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

PLAYBACK150 NOTE • You can connect the camera to a DVD recorder orvideo deck to record images from the camera.Simply connect the AV cable that comes w

PLAYBACK151 IMPORTANT! • Images will not display properly if you select thewrong video system.• This camera supports the NTSC and PAL videosystems onl

DELETING FILES152DELETING FILESYou can delete a single file, or you can delete all filescurrently in memory. IMPORTANT! • Note that file deletion cann

DELETING FILES153Deleting All Files1.In the PLAY mode, press [왔] ( ).2.Use [왖] and [왔] to select “All Files Delete”,and then press [SET].3.Use [왖] a

FILE MANAGEMENT154FILE MANAGEMENTThe file management capabilities of the camera make iteasy to keep track of images. You can protect files againstdele

FILE MANAGEMENT1554.Use [왖] and [왔] toselect “On”, and thenpress [SET].• A file that is protected isindicated by the mark.• To unprotect a file, selec

FILE MANAGEMENT156To protect all files in memory1.In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Protect”, andthen press [왘].3.Use [왖

FILE MANAGEMENT1573.Use [왖] and [왔] toselect “Save”, andthen press [SET].• This displays the namesof the files in built-inmemory or on the loadedmemor

FILE MANAGEMENT158To display a file in the FAVORITE folder1.In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, andthen press

FILE MANAGEMENT159To delete a file from the FAVORITEfolder1.In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, andthen press

INTRODUCTION16 Power Supply• Use only the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ionbattery to power this camera. Use of any other type ofbattery is not

OTHER SETTINGS160OTHER SETTINGSConfiguring Sound SettingsYou can configure different sounds to play whenever youturn on the camera, press the shutter

OTHER SETTINGS161To set the audio volume level for movieand audio snapshot playback1.Press [MENU].2.Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds”, andthen

OTHER SETTINGS162 IMPORTANT! • You can select any one of the following types ofimage as the startup image.— The camera’s built-in image— A snapshot— T

OTHER SETTINGS163Setting the ClockUse the procedures in this section to select a Home TimeZone, and to change its date and time settings. If you wantt

OTHER SETTINGS164To set the current time and date1.Press [MENU].2.Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Adjust”, andthen press [왘].3.Set the current date a

OTHER SETTINGS165Using World TimeYou can use the World Time screen to select a time zoneand instantly change the time setting of the camera’s clockwhe

OTHER SETTINGS1665.Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and[왘] to select thegeographical area youwant, and then press[SET].6.Use [왖] and [왔] to select the city you want

OTHER SETTINGS167Changing the Display LanguageYou can use the following procedure to select one of tenlanguages as the display language.1.Press [MENU]

OTHER SETTINGS168• Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT) causes the camerato see the computer as an external storage device. Usethis setting for normal tran

OTHER SETTINGS169Select this setting:Power OnPower On/OffDisableTo configure this operation:Power turns on when [] (REC) or[] (PLAY) is pressed (but d

QUICK START GUIDE17QUICK START GUIDEFirst, charge the battery![CHARGE] lamp lights redduring charging.[CHARGE] lamp goes outwhen charging is complete.

OTHER SETTINGS1701.Check to make sure there is no memory cardloaded in the camera.• If there is a memory card loaded in the camera,remove it (page 173

USING A MEMORY CARD171USING A MEMORY CARDYou can expand the storagecapabilities of your camera by usinga commercially available memorycard (SD memory

USING A MEMORY CARD1722.Positioning thememory card so itsfront is facing inthe same directionas the camera’smonitor screen,carefully slide itinto the

USING A MEMORY CARD173To replace the memory card1.Press the memorycard into thecamera and thenrelease it. This willcause the card tocome part way outo

USING A MEMORY CARD174 To format a memory card1.Load the memory card into the camera.2.Turn on the camera, and press [MENU].3.Select the “Set Up” tab

USING A MEMORY CARD175Copying FilesUse the procedures below to copy files between built-inmemory and a memory card. IMPORTANT! • Only snapshot, movie,

USING A MEMORY CARD176To copy all the files in built-in memory toa memory card1.Load the memory card into the camera.2.Turn on the camera. Next, enter

USING A MEMORY CARD177To copy a specific file from a memorycard to built-in memory1.Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedureunder “To copy all the f

PRINTING IMAGES178PRINTING IMAGESA digital camera provides you with a variety of differentways to print the images it records. The three main printing

PRINTING IMAGES179DPOFThe letters “DPOF” stand for “Digital PrintOrder Format”, which is a format forrecording on a memory card or other mediumwhich d

QUICK START GUIDE181.Press the power button to turn on the camera.2.Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to select the languageyou want.3.Press [SET] to registe

PRINTING IMAGES180To configure print settings for a singleimage1.In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “PLAY” tab,select “DPOF”, andthen press [

PRINTING IMAGES181To configure print settings for all images1.In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF”, andthen press [왘]

PRINTING IMAGES182 IMPORTANT! • DPOF settings are not cleared automatically afterprinting is complete. This means that if you performanother printing

PRINTING IMAGES183Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINTYou can connect the cameradirectly to a printer that supportsPictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT,and

PRINTING IMAGES184 Connecting the Camera to Your Printer1.Check the battery level indicator to make surethat the battery is fully charged, and thenpr

PRINTING IMAGES1854.Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Paper Size”, andthen press [왘].5.Use [왖] and [왔] to select the paper size youwant to use for printing,

PRINTING IMAGES1867.On the camera’s monitor screen, use [왖] and[왔] to select “Print”, and then press [SET].• This starts printing and displays the mes

PRINTING IMAGES187Date PrintingAny one of the procedures described below can be used toinclude the recording date in image prints. Correct dateprintin

PRINTING IMAGES188Exif PrintExif Print is aninternationally supported,open standard file formatthat makes it possible tocapture and display vibrantdig

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER189VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTERAfter establishing a USB connection between the cameraand your computer, you can use your c

QUICK START GUIDE19To record an imageSee page 50 for details.1.Press [ ] (REC).• This enters the REC (recording) mode.2.Point the camera at the subjec

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER190 IMPORTANT! • If battery goes low during printing, printing may stopand the camera may shut down.• If you plan to trans

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER1911.What you should do first depends on whetheryour computer is running under Windows XP,2000, Me, 98SE, or 98.Windows 98

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER192 Establish a connection between the cameraand computer1.Make sure the camera’s battery is fullycharged.2.Turn on the c

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER1936.Turn on the camera.• This will cause your computer to create a hardwareprofile for camera’s built-in memory or the me

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER194 NOTE • If you open a rotated image on your computer, theoriginal unrotated version will appear (page 144).This is true

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER195 NOTE • If you already have a folder named “DCIM” in yourcomputer’s “My Documents” folder, performing theprocedures und

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER196 USB Connection Precautions• Do not leave the same image displayed on your computerscreen for a long time. Doing so ca

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER197 IMPORTANT! • If you plan to transfer file data from the camera’sbuilt-in memory to your Macintosh, make sure thereis n

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER1985.Turn off the camera, and connect the USBcable that comes bundled with the camera tothe camera’s USB/AV connector and

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER199 View and copy the images you want1.Double-click the drive icon for the camera’sfile memory, the “DCIM” folder, and th

INTRODUCTION2UnpackingCheck to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact yourdealer

QUICK START GUIDE201.Press [ ] (PLAY).2.Press [왔] ( ).3.Use [왗] and [왘] to display the image you want todelete.4.Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Delete”.

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER200 USB Connection Precautions• Do not leave the same image displayed on your computerscreen for a long time. Doing so ca

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER201Using a Commercially Available SD Memory CardReader/WriterSee the user documentation that comes with the SDmemory card

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER202Memory Folder Structure Folder StructureDCIM (DCIM Folder)100CASIO (Storage folder)CIMG0001.JPG (Image file)CIMG0002.A

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER203• FAVORITE folder (Built-in memory only)Folder that contains Favorites image files(Image Size: 320 × 240 pixels)• DPOF

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER204 Built-in Memory and Memory CardPrecautions• Note that the folder named “DCIM” is the parent (top)folder of all the fi

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER205USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERThis section explains the software and applications on the CD-ROM that comes bundle

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER206PurposeSnapshot retouching,reorientation, printingMovie playbackViewing of userdocumentation (PDF) filesSoftware Na

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER207Computer System RequirementsComputer system requirements are different for each of theapplications. Be sure to chec

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER208Adobe Reader 6.0OS: XP/2000/Me/98SECPU: PentiumMemory: 32MBHD: 60MBOther: Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher IMPORTAN

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER209 Getting StartedStart up your computer and insert the CD-ROM into its CD-ROM drive. This will automatically launch

GETTING READY21GETTING READYThis term as usedin this manual:“camera”“file memory”“battery”“digital noise”Means this:The CASIO EX-Z5 Digital CameraThe

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER210 Installing Photo Loader1.Click the “Install” button for “Photo Loader”.2.Follow the instructions that appear on y

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER2114.Click [Exit] to exit DirectX Diagnostic Tool.• If your PC already has DirectX 9.0 or higherinstalled, you do not

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER212 Getting StartedStart up your computer and insert the CD-ROM into its CD-ROM drive. This will automatically launch

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER213Playing a MovieWindows Media Player, which is already installed on mostcomputers, can be used for movie playback.

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER214Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)1.In the “Manual” area, click the name of themanual you want to read. IMPORTA

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER215Using the Camera with a Macintosh ComputerYour digital camera comes bundled with useful applications for using it i

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER216Computer System RequirementsComputer system requirements are different for each of theapplications. Be sure to chec

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER217Managing Images on a Macintosh To manage images on a Macintosh runningOS 9Install the Photo Loader application fro

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER218Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)You must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Readerinstalled on your computer

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER219 To view the Photo Loader user’s guide1.On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder.2.Open the “Photo Loader” folder a

GETTING READY22 File MemoryThe term “file memory” in this manual is a general term thatrefers to the location where your camera is currently storingt

APPENDIX220APPENDIXMenu ReferenceThe following shows lists of menus that appear in the RECmode and the PLAY mode, and their settings.• The settings th

APPENDIX221SoundsStartupFile No.World TimeTimestampAdjustDate StyleLanguageSleepAuto Power OffREC / PLAYUSBVideo OutFormatResetStartup / Half Shutter

APPENDIX222 PLAY Mode● PLAY Tab MenuSlideshowCalendarMOTION PRINTMovie EditingKeystoneColor CorrectionFavoritesDPOFProtectDate/TimeRotationResizeTrim

APPENDIX223 REC ModeIndicator Lamp ReferenceThe camera has two indicator lamps: an operation lampand an self-timer lamp. These lamps light and flash

APPENDIX224 IMPORTANT! • When you are using a memory card, never removethe card from the camera while the operation lamp isflashing green. Doing so wi

APPENDIX225 Battery Charger Lamp ReferenceThe lithium ion battery charger has a [CHARGE] lamp thatlights or flashes in accordance with the battery ch

APPENDIX226Power does not turn on.Camera suddenly powersdown.Image is not recordedwhen the shutter button ispressed.1) The battery is not oriented cor

APPENDIX2271) Clean the lens.2) Make sure the subject is centered in the focusframe when composing the image.3) Use manual focus (page 80).4) Turn on

APPENDIX228Symptom Possible Cause ActionCamera powers downduring self-timercountdown.Monitor screen image isout of focus.Recorded images are notsaved

APPENDIX229Symptom Possible Cause ActionVertical lines on themonitor screen.Out of focus images.Digital noise in images.Color of the playbackimage is

GETTING READY23 Back7 Operation lamp8 Zoom button9 Strap ring0 [ ] (PLAY mode) buttonA [ ] (REC mode) buttonB [왖][왔][왗][왘]C [SET] buttonD [BS] (BEST

APPENDIX230Symptom Possible Cause ActionOtherAll buttons and switchesare disabled.Monitor screen is off.Cannot transfer files over aUSB connection.Dis

APPENDIX231If 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

APPENDIX232Display MessagesBattery is low.Cannot correctimage!Can not find the file.Cannot register anymore files.Card ERRORThe battery is dead.Keysto

APPENDIX233One of the following problems occurred duringprinting.• Printer power off• Printer internal errorImage compression could not be performed d

APPENDIX234CA-32 USB Cradle/AC Adaptor (Option)You can perform the following operations after setting thecamera onto the optional CA-32 USB Cradle/AC

APPENDIX235Using the USB Cradle to Charge theBatteryYou can charge the camera’s NP-20 rechargeable lithiumion battery by setting the camera onto the U

APPENDIX2364.With the camerapositioned with themonitor screen facingforward as shown inthe illustration, place itonto the USB cradle.• Do not place th

APPENDIX237 If the camera does not work normallyThis can mean there is a problem with how the battery isloaded. Perform the following steps.1.Remove

APPENDIX238Using the Photo Stand FeatureThe “Photo Stand” feature lets you specify what shouldappear on the camera’s monitor screen while the camera i

APPENDIX239Using the USB Cradle to Display Imageson a TV ScreenYou can place the camera onto the USB cradle andconnect the cradle to a TV to view came

GETTING READY24123Lithium Ion Battery Charger1 [CHARGE] lamp2 Contacts3 AC jack

APPENDIX240Using the USB Cradle to Print ImagesYou can place the camera onto the USB cradle andconnect the cradle to a printer to print images.1.Conne

APPENDIX241Using the USB Cradle to Connect to aComputerYou can place the camera onto the USB cradle andconnect the cradle to a computer to view images

APPENDIX242• Take care when connecting the USB cable to theUSB cradle or your computer. USB ports and cableplugs are shaped for proper positioning.• P

APPENDIX2438.Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button.• This will cause your computer to create a hardwareprofile for camera’s built-in memory or the memor

APPENDIX244 Using the Camera with a MacintoshComputer1.Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN5.3V] connector of the USB cradle, and thenplug it

APPENDIX2453.Press the camera’s power button to turn it on,and then press its [MENU] button.4.Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, andthen press [왘]

APPENDIX246USB Cradle Indicator Lamp ReferenceThe USB cradle has two indicator lamps: a [CHARGE]lamp and a [USB] lamp. These lamps light and flash toi

APPENDIX247SpecificationsProduct ... Digital CameraModel ... EX-Z5 Camera FunctionsImage F

APPENDIX248• MoviesImageSize(Pixels)HQ640 × 480Normal640 × 480LP320 × 240MaximumRecordingTime PerFile10 minutes10 minutes10 minutesApproximateData Rat

APPENDIX249Exposure ControlLight Metering ... Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot byCCDExposure ... Program AEExp

GETTING READY25Monitor Screen ContentsThe monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.• Note that the

APPENDIX250Supported Battery: NP-20 (Rated Capacitance: 700mAh)Storage Medium: SD Memory Card*1 Number of Shots (CIPA Standard)• Temperature: 23°C (73

APPENDIX251 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-20)Rated Voltage ... 3.7 VRated Capacitance ... 700 mAhOperating Temperatu

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GETTING READY26 NOTE • An out of range aperture, shutter speed, or ISOsensitivity setting causes the corresponding monitorscreen value to turn amber.•

GETTING READY27PLAY Mode1 PLAY mode file typeSnapshotMovieAudio SnapshotVoice Recording2 Image protectionindicator (page 155)3 Folder name/File name(p

GETTING READY28 IMPORTANT! • Some information may not display properly if youdisplay an image that was recorded using a differentdigital camera model.

GETTING READY29Indicators on Histogram/Details onIndicators off PLAY ModeIndicators offIndicators on Histogram onChanging the Contents of the Monitor

INTRODUCTION3Contents2 INTRODUCTIONUnpacking ... 2Features ...

GETTING READY30 IMPORTANT! • Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist whenusing the camera to protect against accidentallydropping it.• The supplie

GETTING READY31Power RequirementsYour camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ionbattery (NP-20).The battery is not fully charged when you use the

GETTING READY322.Plug the battery charger into a householdpower outlet.• This will cause the [CHARGE] lamp to turn red.• Charging will take about 90 m

GETTING READY333.The [CHARGE] lamp goes out when chargingis complete.4.After charging is complete, unplug the batterycharger from the power outlet, an

GETTING READY34To load the battery1.Slide the battery cover on the bottom of thecamera in the direction indicated by thearrow, and then swing it open.

GETTING READY353.Swing the battery cover closed, and then slideit in the direction indicated by the arrow. IMPORTANT! • Use only the special NP-20 rec

GETTING READY36Low Battery IndicatorThe following shows how the battery capacity indicator onthe monitor screen changes as battery power is used. The

GETTING READY37To replace the battery1.Open the battery cover.2.Pull the stopper in the direction indicated bythe arrow.• This will cause the battery

GETTING READY38Power Supply PrecautionsNote the following precautions when handling or using thebattery and the charger. Battery Handling Precautions

GETTING READY39● PRECAUTIONS DURING USE• This lithium ion battery is intended for use with aCASIO Digital Camera only. For details about thecamera mod

INTRODUCTION450 BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGRecording an Image ... 50Aiming the Camera 50Recording an Image 5

GETTING READY40● BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS• Make sure you remove the battery from the camerawhen you do not plan to use it for a long time. A batter

GETTING READY41Turning the Camera On and Off To turn on the cameraPress the power button, [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY). Theoperation lamp will light green

GETTING READY42 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 READY43To configure this feature: Select this setting:Sleep SleepAuto Power Off Auto Power Off5.Use [왖] and [왔] to change the currentlyselecte

GETTING READY44Using the On-screen MenusPressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screenthat you can use to perform various operations. The menuth

GETTING READY45● Menu Screen OperationsWhen you want to do this:Move between tabsMove from the tab to thesettingsMove from the settings tothe tabMove

GETTING READY466.Perform one of the following operations toapply the setting you configured.* In the case of easy Mode (page 55), pressing [왗] willapp

GETTING READY47• A built-in backup battery retains the date and timesettings of the camera for about 30 hours if thecamera is not supplied with power.

GETTING READY483.Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and[왘] to select thegeographical areawhere you live, andthen press [SET].4.Use [왖] and [왔] toselect the name of th

GETTING READY498.Press [SET] to register the settings and exitthe setting screen.To do this:Change the setting at the currentcursor locationMove the c

INTRODUCTION5REC Mode Camera Settings ... 112Assigning Functions to the [왗] and [왘] Keys 112Turning the On-screen Gri

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING50BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGThis section describes the basic procedure for recording animage.Recording an ImageAiming the CameraUse bo

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING51Recording an ImageYour camera automatically adjusts shutter speed inaccordance with the brightness of the subject. Images youre

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING522.Compose the imageon the monitor screenso the main subject iswithin the focusframe.• The focusing range ofthe camera depends o

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING53It means this:The image is in focus.The image is not in focus.When you see this:Green focus frameGreen operation lampRed focus

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING54 IMPORTANT! • When the “REC” tab’s “Quick Shutter” setting isturned on (page 76), the camera immediately recordsthe image witho

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING55Using the easy ModeThe easy mode eliminates troublesome setups. This modeis recommended for those who are new to digital imagin

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING563.Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting youwant, and then press [SET]. Using the easy Mode MenuIn the easy mode, menu display

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING57Recording Precautions Recording Precautions• Never open the battery cover while the operation lamp isflashing green. Doing so

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING58 About Auto Focus• Proper focus may be difficult or even impossible whenshooting the following types of subjects.— Solid color

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING59Using ZoomYour camera is equipped with two types of zoom: opticalzoom and digital zoom. Normally, the camera automaticallyswitc

INTRODUCTION6Protecting Files ... 155To protect a single file 155To protect all files in memory 1

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING60 NOTE • The optical zoom factor also affects the lensaperture.• Use of a tripod is recommended to protect againsthand movement

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING61 To record an image using digital zoom1.In the REC mode,hold down thetelephoto ( ) side ofthe zoom button.• This causes the zo

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING62 To turn digital zoom on and off1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].2.Use [왗] and [왘] to select the “REC” tab.3.Use [왖] and [왔] to

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING63To do this:Have the flash fire automatically whenrequired (Auto Flash)*Turn off the flash (Flash Off)Always fire the flash (Fla

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING64 Flash OnSelect (Flash On) as the flash mode when backlightingcauses your subject to appear dark, even though there isenough

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING65Flash Unit StatusYou can find out the current flash unit status by pressingthe shutter button half way and checking the monitor

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING661.In the REC mode, press [MENU].2.Use [왗] and [왘] to select the “Quality” tab.3.Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Flash Assist”, andth

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING67 Flash Precautions• Take care that your fingersdo not block the flash whenyou hold the camera.Covering the flash with yourfing

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING68Using the Self-timerThe self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10-second delay of the shutter release after you press

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING691. The camera performs a 10-second countdownand then records the first image.2. The camera prepares to record the next image.Th

INTRODUCTION7189 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTERUsing the Camera with a Windows Computer ... 189Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ... 1

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING70 NOTE • The “2 sec” self-timer setting is best when shootingwith a slow shutter speed, because it helps to avoidblurring of ima

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING71Specifying Image Size“Image size” is the size of the image, expressed as thenumber of vertical and horizontal pixels. A “pixel”

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING72Specifying Image QualityCompressing an image before storage can cause adeterioration of its quality. The more an image iscompre

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING73 IMPORTANT! • Actual file size depends on the type of image yourecord. This means that the remaining imagecapacity noted on the

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS74OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSSelecting the Focus ModeYou can select one of five different focus modes: AutoFocus, Macro, Pan Fo

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS75ISO50ISO50F3.1F3.11/10001000Using Auto FocusAs its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the imageautomatically. The automatic

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS76 NOTE • When proper focusing is not possible because thesubject is closer than the Auto Focus range, thecamera automaticall

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS77 Specifying the Auto Focus AreaYou can use the following procedure to change the AutoFocus area used in the Auto Focus mod

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS78Using the Macro ModeUse the Macro mode when you need to focus on close upsubjects. The following shows the approximate focu

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS79Using Pan FocusPan Focus comes in handy when recording underconditions where Auto Focus is difficult for some reason, orin

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

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS80• Using optical zoom causes the above range to change.1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS81ISO50ISO50F3.1F3.11/100010006.Press the shutter button to record the image. NOTE • Whenever you perform an optical zoom ope

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS82ISO50ISO50F3.1 F3.1 1/100010002.Keeping the shutterbutton pressed halfway down, re-compose the imageas you like.3.When the

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS833.Use [왖] and [왔] tochange the exposurecompensation value,and then press [SET].• Pressing [SET] registersthe displayed valu

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS84Adjusting White BalanceThe wavelengths of the light produced by various lightsources (daylight, light bulb, etc.) can affec

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS85 NOTE • When “Auto” is selected for the white balancesetting, the camera automatically determines thewhite point of the sub

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS863.Use [왖] and [왔] toselect “Manual”.• This causes the objectyou last used to adjustmanual white balance toappear on the mon

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS87Using Continuous ShutterYou can configure the camera to record only a singlesnapshot each time the shutter button is presse

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS88Normal-speed continuous shutterHolding down the shutter button continuously recordsimages, as long as there is memory avail

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS891.In the REC mode,press [BS] (BESTSHOT).• This enters the BESTSHOT mode anddisplays all 12 of theBEST SHOT scenes.• In addi

INTRODUCTION9Features• 5.0 million effective pixels• 2.5-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen• 8.3MB built-in memoryImages can be recorded without using

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS90 IMPORTANT! • BEST SHOT scenes were not recorded using thiscamera. They are provided as samples only.• Due to shooting cond

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS91• When recording the image of a night scene,fireworks, or some other image using a slow shutterspeed, use of a tripod is re

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS923.Use [왗] and [왘] to select the sample sceneyou want, and then press [SET].• Pressing [MENU] jumps to the first sample scen

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS93 IMPORTANT! • BEST SHOT user setups are located in the camera’sbuilt-in memory following the built-in sample scenes.• Selec

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS94To delete a BEST SHOT user setup1.In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT).2.Press the zoom button to switch from the 12-sce

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS95Using the Menu Screen1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Anti Shake”, and thenpress [왘].3. Us

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS96Shooting with High SensitivityHigher sensitivity makes it possible to record brighterimages, without using flash, even when

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS97Recording Images of Business Cards andDocuments (Business Shot)Recording a business card, document, whiteboard, orsimilarly

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS98To use Business Shot1.In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT).2.Use [왖], [왔], [왗] and [왘] to select theBusiness Shot image

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS994.Use [왗] and [왘] to select the candidate youwant to correct.5.Use [왖] and [왔] toselect “Correct”, andthen press [SET].• Se