Casio EX-Z75 User Manual

1EDigital CameraUser’s GuideThank you for purchasing this CASIO product.• Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’s Gu

10QUICK START BASICS Loading the Battery into the Camera1. Open the battery cover.2. Load the battery into the camera.3. Close the battery cover.Whil

100ADVANCED SETTINGSNOTE• When Macro Focus cannot focus properly because the subject is too far away, the camera will switch to the Auto Focus range a

101ADVANCED SETTINGSAuto Focus and Macro Focus Shooting TipsChanging the Auto Focus AreaUse the following procedure to change the metering area used f

102ADVANCED SETTINGSUsing Focus Lock“Focus lock” is the name of a technique you can use when you want to shoot an image in which the subject to be foc

103ADVANCED SETTINGSQuick ShutterIf you press the shutter button all the way without waiting for Auto Focus while Quick Shutter is turned on, the came

104ADVANCED SETTINGSUsing Fixed Focus (Pan Focus)Pan Focus (PF) fixes focus for a relatively wide focus range, which means you can shoot without waiti

105ADVANCED SETTINGS2. Use [W] and [X] to focus the image, as you view the results on the monitor screen.At this time the image that is within the bou

106ADVANCED SETTINGSYou can manually adjust an image’s exposure value (EV value) before shooting it. This feature helps to achieve better results when

107ADVANCED SETTINGS4. After the EV value is the way you want, press [SET] to apply it.The exposure compensation value you set remains in effect until

108ADVANCED SETTINGSShooting on a cloudy day can give your subject a blue cast, while shooting under white fluorescent lighting can give your subject

109ADVANCED SETTINGSNOTE• You also can change the white balance setting using the menu that appears when you press [MENU] (pages 49, 215).• When “Auto

11QUICK START BASICS(pages 165, 169)The settings on this page are required the first time you turn on the camera after purchasing it.• If you make a m

110ADVANCED SETTINGS4. Under the lighting conditions you plan to use when shooting, point the camera at a blank white piece of paper so it fills the e

111ADVANCED SETTINGS3. Use [W] and [X] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].NOTE• You also can change the ISO sensitivity setting using

112ADVANCED SETTINGSThe metering mode determines what part of the subject is metered for exposure.1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].2. On the “Quality”

113ADVANCED SETTINGSIMPORTANT!• The metering mode will change to “Center Weighted” automatically if you change the EV shift value (page 106) to anythi

114ADVANCED SETTINGSUse the following procedure to adjust the sharpness of subject outlines in your images.1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].2. On the

115ADVANCED SETTINGSiUse the following procedure to adjust the contrast of your images.1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].2. On the “Quality” tab, selec

116ADVANCED SETTINGSIMPORTANT!• Even if you do not stamp the date and/or time with Timestamp, you can do so later using the DPOF function and the prin

117ADVANCED SETTINGS How to Use the HistogramA histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an image in terms of the number of pixels. The v

118ADVANCED SETTINGSIMPORTANT!• A centered histogram does not necessarily guarantee optimum exposure. If you intentionally want to over expose or unde

119ADVANCED SETTINGSUsing Key Customize to Assign Functions [W] and [X]Key Customize lets you assign any one of the five functions listed below to the

12QUICK START BASICS6. Use [S] and [T] to select the date format and then press [SET].Example: December 19, 20077. Set the date and the time.Use [W] a

120ADVANCED SETTINGSDisplaying an On-screen GridThe on-screen grid can be displayed on the REC mode monitor screen for easy alignment when composing i

121ADVANCED SETTINGSUsing Icon HelpIcon help displays guidance text about an icon when you select it on the monitor screen while in the REC mode (page

122ADVANCED SETTINGSUsing Mode Memory to Configure Power On Default SettingsYou can configure the camera so it saves certain settings in “mode memory”

123ADVANCED SETTINGS*1 “On” restores the selected BEST SHOT scene when the camera is turned back on. “Off” exits BEST SHOT when the camera is turned o

124ADVANCED SETTINGSResetting the Camera to Its Initial Factory DefaultsUse the following procedure when you want to return to the camera to its initi

125VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIESVIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIESUse the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s monitor screen.1. Press [ ] t

126VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES2. Use [W] and [X] to scroll between images.Press [X] to scroll forward and [W] to scroll back.NOTE• Holding down [W] o

127VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIESAudio Playback ControlsYou can adjust volume while playback is in progress or paused only.Use the following procedure t

128VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIESTo switch to the REC modePress [ ].Movie Playback ControlsIMPORTANT!• Playback may not be possible for movies not recor

129VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIESThe slideshow feature lets you play the files stored in memory in sequence, automatically.You can configure the slidesh

13QUICK START BASICS(page 44) Loading a Memory Card into the CameraWhen a memory card is loaded, the camera stores images you shoot on the card.NOTE•

130VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES4. Use [S] and [T] to select “Start” and then press [SET] to start the slideshow.The slideshow is performed in accordan

131VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIESIMPORTANT!• All button operations are disabled while the slideshow is switching from one image to another. Wait until a

132VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES• When connecting the bundled AV cable to the camera’s USB/AV port, insert the plug into the port until you feel it cli

133VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIESNOTE• You can use the camera to connect to a DVD recorder or video deck and record images from the camera. There are va

134VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIESIMPORTANT!• Select the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) that matches the type of TV you plan to use. You may also need to con

135VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIESTo zoom back out, press the zoom button ( ).• If display indicators are turned on, an indicator in the lower right corn

136VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIESUse the following procedure to display a calendar, which shows the first image recorded on each date of a particular mo

137EDITING IMAGESEDITING IMAGESYou can reduce the size of a snapshot and save the result as a separate snapshot. The original snapshot is also retaine

138EDITING IMAGESIMPORTANT!• You cannot resize a VGA (640 × 480 pixels) size image.• Resizing a snapshot shot with an aspect ratio of 16:9 or 3:2 will

139EDITING IMAGES4. Use the zoom button to zoom, and [S], [T], [W], and [X] to move around the zoomed image to display the part you want to extract.5.

14QUICK START BASICS Formatting a Memory CardBefore you can use a memory card with your camera, you must format it.IMPORTANT!• Formatting a memory ca

140EDITING IMAGES4. Use [W] and [X] to select the candidate you want to correct.5. Use [S] and [T] to select “Correct” and then press [SET].• Select “

141EDITING IMAGES6. Use the zoom button to change the cropping boundary to the desired size.7. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to move the selection bounda

142EDITING IMAGESUse the procedure in this section to change the date and time of a previously recorded image.1. In the PLAY mode, use [W] and [X] to

143EDITING IMAGESPerform the following procedure to rotate the image currently on the monitor screen. This feature comes in handy with a snapshot that

144EDITING IMAGESYou can perform the following cut operations on the camera to edit movies you have recorded.IMPORTANT!• When you edit a movie, only t

145EDITING IMAGES1. Play back the movie you want to edit.2. Press [SET] to pause playback.• Check to make sure that “ ” (cut icon) is displayed on the

146EDITING IMAGES6. Press [T] to perform the required cut operation(s).7. In response to the confirmation message that appears, use [S] and [T] to sel

147EDITING IMAGESMOTION PRINT lets you capture a movie frame and use it to create a snapshot. The snapshot you create can be either of the two formats

148EDITING IMAGES5. Use [W] and [X] to scroll through the movie frames and search for the one you want to use as the image of the snapshot.• Holding d

149USING AUDIOUSING AUDIOThe dubbing feature of your camera lets you add audio to a snapshot after you shoot it. A snapshot that includes audio (regar

15QUICK START BASICS(page 57)1. Press [ ] to turn on the camera.This enters the REC mode and displays “ ” (Auto icon) on the monitor screen.2. Point t

150USING AUDIO Re-recording Snapshot AudioIMPORTANT!• Note that you cannot restore the original audio once you delete or re-record the audio of a sna

151USING AUDIOVoice Recording lets you record audio only, without a snapshot or movie.Using built-in memory only, you get up to about 24 minutes of Vo

152USING AUDIONOTE• You can also play back Voice Recording data on your computer using Windows Media Player or QuickTime.• Your camera supports the fo

153MANAGING YOUR FILESMANAGING YOUR FILESYour camera treats each snapshot, movie, and Voice Recording, as a separate file.You can delete, protect, and

154MANAGING YOUR FILESNOTE• You can view folder and file names on your computer. For details about how file names are displayed on the camera’s monito

155MANAGING YOUR FILES4. Use [S] and [T] to select “On” and then press [SET].An image that is protected is indicated by the “ ” icon.5. Now you can re

156MANAGING YOUR FILESThe FAVORITE folder is located in the camera’s built-in memory, and you can use it to store personal snapshots that you do not w

157MANAGING YOUR FILES Viewing Snapshots in the FAVORITE Folder1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2. On the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites” and then pr

158MANAGING YOUR FILESFiles can be copied from the camera’s built-in memory to a memory card, or from a memory card to built-in memory.This makes it p

159MANAGING YOUR FILES Copying a Single File from a Memory Card to Built-in MemoryWith this procedure, files must be copied one-by-one.1. Load the me

16QUICK START BASICSSnapshot Image Size and Image QualityYour camera lets you select from among various image size and quality settings. Note that ima

160DELETING FILESDELETING FILESYou can delete files you no longer need, or after you transfer them to your computer’s hard disk or print them. This fr

161DELETING FILES1. In the PLAY mode, press [T] ( ).2. Use [S] and [T] to select “All Files Delete” and then press [SET].3. In response to the confirm

162OTHER SETTINGSOTHER SETTINGSYour camera lets you configure the following sound settings.• Type of sound and volume for shutter release and other op

163OTHER SETTINGS Setting the Playback Volume LevelYou can use this procedure to set the playback volume level for movies and audio snapshots, indepe

164OTHER SETTINGSNOTE• The following are the types of images that you can select for the startup screen.– Special startup screen images built into the

165OTHER SETTINGSWhen changing the date and time setting, be sure to do so for your Home City (the location where you normally use the camera). If you

166OTHER SETTINGS3. Use [S] and [T] to select “Home” and then press [X].4. Use [S] and [T] to select “City” and then press [X].5. Use [S], [T], [W], a

167OTHER SETTINGS Changing the Date FormatYou can select from among three different formats for the date.1. Press [MENU].2. On the “Set Up” tab, sele

168OTHER SETTINGSYou can use the World Time screen to view the current time in zone that is different from your Home City when you go on a trip, etc.

169OTHER SETTINGS Switching between the Home Time and World Time Screens1. Press [MENU].2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time” and then press [X

17QUICK START BASICS(page 125)1. Press [ ] to enter the PLAY mode.If there are multiple images in memory, use [W] and [X] to scroll through them. To

170OTHER SETTINGSYou can use the procedure below to change the USB communication protocol that is used when exchanging data with a computer, printer,

171OTHER SETTINGSYou configure the camera so it does not turn on when you press the [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) button, or to turn off when you press the

172OTHER SETTINGSFormatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it.IMPORTANT!• Note that data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered

173PRINTINGPRINTINGThere are three different methods you can use for printing images.Types of PrintingProfessional Print Service (page 174)Take the me

174PRINTING Printing Precautions• See the documentation that comes with your printer for information about print quality and paper settings.• Contact

175PRINTING Printing on a Printer that Supports PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINTYou can connect the camera directly to a PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT

176PRINTING• Some metal of the plug is visible even when the plug is inserted correctly.• Take care when connecting the USB cable to the camera or you

177PRINTING12.Use [S] and [T] to select “Print” and then press [SET].Printing will start and the message “Busy... Please wait...” will appear on the m

178PRINTING Configuring DPOF Settings Individually for Each Image1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2. On the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF Printing” and t

179PRINTING Configuring the Same DPOF Settings for All the Images1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2. On the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF Printing” and t

18QUICK START BASICS(page 81)1. Press [ ] to enter the REC mode.2. Press [BS] (BEST SHOT).3. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the “ ” (Movie) scen

180PRINTINGDate StampingYou can use any one of the following three methods to include the recording date in the printout of an image.• Configure DPOF

181PRINTINGYour camera supports the protocols described below. PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT• PictBridgeCamera and Imaging Products Association (CI

182USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERUSING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERConnecting the camera to a computer provides you with the capabilities described be

183USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERThe procedures you need to perform when using the camera with your computer and when using the bundled software are

184USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERPlay moviesVista/XP/2000/Me/98SE/98DirectX 9.0cWindows 2000/98SE/98Users of the above operating systems also need t

185USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Computer System Requirements for Bundled SoftwareComputer system requirements are different for each of the appli

186USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERViewing and Storing Images on a ComputerYou can view and store images (snapshot and movie files) on your computer b

187USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER3. Click “USB driver B” to select it and then click “Install”.4. Follow the instructions that appear on the dialog

188USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER5. Turn off the camera, and connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the camera’s USB/AV connect

189USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERIMPORTANT!• Never disconnect the USB cable without exiting the USB mode first. Doing so can corrupt image data. See

19QUICK START BASICS(page 127)The film-like frame that appears on the monitor screen indicates that this is an image from a movie.1. Press [ ] to ente

190USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER5. Double-click the file that contains the image you want to view.This displays the image.• For information about f

191USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER5. Windows XP users: Click “Start” and then “My Documents”.Windows Vista users: Click “Start” and then “Documents”.

192USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Disconnect the camera from the computerWindows Vista/XP/98SE/98 UsersPress the camera’s [ON/OFF] button. After ma

193USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER4. Click “Install” for Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM.5. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen t

194USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERPlaying MoviesWindows Media Player, which is already installed on most computers, can be used for movie playback. T

195USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER4. Click “Install” for Photo Transport.5. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to install Ph

196USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER4. Follow the instructions that appear on the display to transfer the image file to the camera.• The image transfer

197USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER5. Use your mouse to select the area of the screen you want to capture.Move your mouse pointer to the upper left co

198USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERViewing User Documentation (PDF) Files1.Start up your computer, and place the bundled CD-ROM into its CD-ROM drive.

199USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERInstall the required software in accordance with what version of the Macintosh OS you are running and what you want

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

20QUICK START BASICS(page 160)You can use the following procedure to delete files you have transferred to your computer’s hard disk, images you have p

200USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERViewing and Storing Images on a MacintoshYou can view and store images (snapshot and movie files) on your Macintosh

201USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER• When connecting the bundled USB cable to the camera’s USB/AV port, insert the plug into the port until you feel i

202USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Connecting the Camera to Your Macintosh after the First TimeSince you need to configure menu settings only the fi

203USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERIMPORTANT!• Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files that are in the camera’s bui

204USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERPlaying MoviesYou can use QuickTime, which comes bundled with your operating system, to play back movies. To play b

205USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERThe method you should use to read files from a memory card depends on the type of computer you have. Some typical e

206USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERThe camera stores images you shoot and other data in accordance with the Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF).

207USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER*1 The BEST SHOT mode includes a sample scene that optimizes settings for auction site images. Depending on your ca

208USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Built-in Memory and Memory Card Data Handling Precautions• When saving camera data to a computer hard disk, MO di

209APPENDIXAPPENDIXThe numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each part is explained. CameraFrontBackGeneral Guide1Shutter (page 59)2[ON/OFF

21INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION BEST SHOT for beautiful shots simply by selecting a sample image built into the cameraSimply select the scene that is simi

210APPENDIXBottombrBattery/Memory Card Slots (pages 34, 46)bsUSB/AV Connector (pages 175, 188, 200)btTripod HoleUse this hole when attaching to a trip

211APPENDIXThe monitor screen uses various indicators, icons, and values to keep you informed of the camera’s status.• The sample screens in this sect

212APPENDIX Movie Recording ModePanel : OnPanel : Off1 278534645 17 68231Recording Mode2Remaining Movie Memory Capacity (page 81)3Movie Image Quality

213APPENDIX Snapshot Playback Mode1File Type (page 125)2Protect Indicator (page 154)3Folder Name/File Name (page 153)4Snapshot Image Quality (page 63

214APPENDIXThe tables in this section show the items that appears on the menus that appear on the monitor screen when you press [MENU]. The items incl

215APPENDIXQuality Tab MenuSize 7M (3072 × 2304)* / 3:2 (3072 × 2048) / 16:9 (3072 × 1728) / 5M (2560 × 1920) / 3M (2048 × 1536) / 2M (1600 × 1200) /

216APPENDIXSet Up Tab Menu Panel On* / Off Display Wide* / 4:3Sounds Startup* / Half Shutter / Shutter / Operation / Operation / PlayStartup On (Se

217APPENDIX PLAY ModePLAY Tab Menu“Set Up” Tab• The contents of the “Set Up” tab are the same in the REC mode and PLAY mode.Slideshow Start* / Images

218APPENDIXThe camera has lamps: an Operation Lamp and an Self-timer Lamp. These Lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of t

219APPENDIXIMPORTANT!• Never remove the memory card from the camera while the operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so will cause the image you shot

22INTRODUCTION Powerful Print Features• DPOF feature for easy specification of date stamping and the number of copies (page 177)• Timestamp feature t

220APPENDIXFinding the Problem and Fixing ItTroubleshooting GuideProblem Possible Causes and Action Power SupplyPower does not turn on. 1) The battery

221APPENDIXThe flash does not fire. 1) If “ ” (Flash Off) is selected as the flash mode, change to another mode (page 71). 2) If the battery is dead,

222APPENDIXThough available lighting is bright, the faces of people in the image are dark.Not enough light is reaching the subjects. Change the flash

223APPENDIXOtherThe wrong date and time are displayed. The date and time setting is wrong. Set the correct date and time (page 165). The messages on t

224APPENDIXIf 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

225APPENDIXDisplay MessagesBattery is low. Battery power is low.Cannot correct image!Keystone correction of the image cannot be performed for some rea

226APPENDIXRecord Error Image compression could not be performed for some reason during image data storage. Shoot the image again.Replenish ink! Durin

227APPENDIX Main SpecificationsProduct Type . . . . . . . Digital CameraModel . . . . . . . . . . . . EX-Z75 Camera FunctionsImage FilesFormat . .

228APPENDIX• Movies* The number of image values is approximate and are provided for reference only. The actual number of images you may be able to rec

229APPENDIX* Based on Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. products. The number of images you can save depends on the type of memory card you are

23INTRODUCTION CopyrightsExcept for your own personal enjoyment, unauthorized use of image, movie, audio, or music files without permission of the co

230APPENDIXSensitivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Snapshots:Auto, ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400• Maximum sensitivity is ISO 800 when the BEST SHOT

231APPENDIX Power RequirementsPower Requirements. . . . . . . Lithium ion rechargeable battery (NP-20) × 1Approximate Battery Life: The values below

232APPENDIXPower Consumption . . . . .3.7 V DC Approximately 4.0 WDimensions . . . . . . . . . . . .95.4 (W) × 60.6 (H) × 19.6 (D) mm (3.8"(W)

233CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD.6-2, Hon-machi 1-chomeShibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, JapanMA0705-BM10

24INTRODUCTION• The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.• The content of this manual has been checked at each step of the pro

25INTRODUCTION Take test shots before shooting the final shot.• Before shooting your final image, shoot a test shot to ensure that the camera is reco

26INTRODUCTION Display Panel• Do not apply strong pressure to the LCD panel surface or subject it to strong impact. Doing so can cause the display pa

27INTRODUCTION Water and Foreign Matter• Water, other liquids, or foreign matter (especially metal) getting inside the camera creates the risk of fir

28INTRODUCTION Disassembly and Modification• Never try to take the camera apart or modify it in any way. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock,

29INTRODUCTION Rechargeable Battery• Use only the specified charger unit or the specified device to charge the battery. Attempting to charge the batt

3CONTENTSCONTENTSUNPACKING 2QUICK START BASICS 9First, charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Configuring Display Language, D

30INTRODUCTION• If a battery is to be used by young children, make sure that a responsible adult makes them aware of the precautions and proper handli

31INTRODUCTION Data Error Precautions• Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk

32INTRODUCTION Condensation• Sudden and extreme temperature changes, such as when the camera is moved from the outdoors on a cold winter day into a w

33INTRODUCTION Caring for your camera• Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the lens surface can interfere with proper operation of the ca

34GETTING READYGETTING READYYour camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20).IMPORTANT!• Use of any type of battery other than NP-

35GETTING READY2. Plug the battery charger into a household power outlet.This will cause the [CHARGE] lamp to turn red.• It takes about 90 minutes to

36GETTING READYIMPORTANT!• Use the special charger (BC-11L) to charge the special lithium ion battery (NP-20). Never use any other type of charger dev

37GETTING READY2. Load the battery into the camera.With the EXILIM logo on the battery facing upwards (in the direction of the monitor screen), hold t

38GETTING READY Checking Remaining Battery PowerAs battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates remaining power as

39GETTING READYReplacing the Battery1.Open the battery cover.2. With the camera oriented with its monitor screen facing upwards as shown in the illust

4CONTENTSSHOOTING A SNAPSHOT 57Holding the Camera Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Shooting a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40GETTING READY Storage Precautions• Though a rechargeable lithium ion battery provides high capacity in a compact configuration, long-term storage w

41GETTING READY Turning Power OnTo turn power on and enter the REC modePress [ON/OFF] (Power) or [ ] (REC).To turn power on and enter the PLAY modePr

42GETTING READY Turning Power OffPress [ON/OFF] (Power).NOTE• You can configure the camera so power does not turn on when you press [ ] (REC) or [ ]

43GETTING READY Battery Power Conservation FeaturesThis camera is equipped with a sleep function and auto power off function to conserve battery powe

44GETTING READYYou can store images you shoot with the camera on a memory card. It is up to you to purchase a commercially available memory card. In a

45GETTING READYIMPORTANT!• See the instructions that come with the memory card for information about how to use it.• Certain types of cards can slow d

46GETTING READYLoading a Memory Card into the CameraIMPORTANT!• Make sure you always turn off the camera before loading or removing a memory card.• Be

47GETTING READYReplacing the Memory Card1.Remove the memory card from the camera.Press the memory card and then release it, so it comes part way out.

48GETTING READYFormatting a Memory CardBefore using a new memory card for the first time, you need to format it. Once you format a memory card, you wi

49GETTING READY Memory Card Precautions• If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore normal operation by reformatting it. However,

5CONTENTSADVANCED SETTINGS 97Changing the Focus Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Using Auto Focus 98 Using Macro Focus 99 Using Fixed

50GETTING READYMenu Screen Operation ButtonsThe following is the procedure for menu operations in the REC mode.1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].This d

51GETTING READYYou can use the display menu to configure various monitor screen settings.Selecting a Screen LayoutThe contents of the layout setting m

52GETTING READYAll screen shots in this manual show what appears when the Operation Panel is turned on.Panel (Operation Panel)1Image Size/Quality*1 (p

53GETTING READY*1 Image quality cannot be changed using Panel (Operation Panel).*2 You can select date or time display.*3 You can use the “Date Style”

54GETTING READY PLAY Mode Screen LayoutThe PLAY mode screen layout settings let you select how display images are shown on the monitor screen.1. In t

55GETTING READYTurning Display Information On and OffYou can turn display information on and off by pressing [S] (DISP). You can configure separate se

56GETTING READYPerform one of the following operations if you find that you have gotten lost while performing button operations during recording or pl

57SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTSHOOTING A SNAPSHOTHolding the camera with one hand can result in accidental hand movement. Hold the camera securely with both ha

58SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTNOTE• Good-looking images are impossible if you move the camera when you press the shutter button or while the Auto Focus operati

59SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT2. Focus the image.While the focus frame is aligned with the subject, half-press the shutter button.Auto Focus will focus the ima

6CONTENTSEDITING IMAGES 137Resizing a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137Cropping a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTNOTE• The aperture value indicates the size of the opening that lets light into the camera. A larger aperture value indicates a s

61SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT Fully pressing the shutter button without waiting for Auto FocusYou can shoot snapshots by pressing the shutter button all the

62SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTNOTE• You also can change the image size setting using the menu that appears when you press [MENU] (pages 49, 215).• The followin

63SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTSpecifying Image QualityYour camera lets you select “Fine” (maximum image quality), “Normal”, or “Economy” (maximum memory econom

64SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTUsing the easy ModeThe easy mode eliminates troublesome setups. This mode is recommended for those who are new to digital imaging

65SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT1. Press [MENU].The easy menu displays larger text than standard menus.2. Use [S] and [T] to select the menu item you want, and t

66SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTSnapshot Shooting Precautions Operation• Never open the battery cover while the operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so can r

67SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTAuto Focus Restrictions• Proper focus may not be possible when shooting the following types of subjects.– Solid color wall or oth

68SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT2. Press the zoom button to change the zoom factor.– For more information, see “Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom Switch Point” on pa

69SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom Switch PointIf you hold down the [ ] side of the zoom button in step 2 of the above procedure, th

7CONTENTSOTHER SETTINGS 162Configuring Camera Sound Settings. . . . . . . . . . 162Turning the Startup Screen On or Off . . . . . . . . . 163Specifyin

70SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT• The image deterioration point depends on the image size (page 62). The smaller the image size, the higher the zoom factor you c

71SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTPerform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use.Approximate Flash Range (ISO Sensitivity: Auto)• The flash r

72SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTNOTE• When operation panel setting is turned off (page 51), you can cycle through the flash modes by pressing [T] ().IMPORTANT!•

73SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT Checking the Flash ModeThe current flash mode is indicated on the monitor screen and by the operation lamp when you half-press

74SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT Using Flash AssistThe subject in an image will look too dark if flash intensity is not enough to reach a subject that is too fa

75SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT Flash Precautions• The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is too far away or too close.• Flash charging time d

76SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT1. In the REC mode, press [SET].2. Use [S] and [T] to select the third option from the top (Self-timer). 3. Use [W] and [X] to se

77SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTNOTE• The indicator “1sec” appears on the monitor screen between Triple Self-timer shots. How long it takes for the camera to get

78SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTIMPORTANT!• The speed of continuous shutter recording depends on the type of memory card loaded in the camera. When shooting to b

79SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTYou can add an audio recording to snapshots, if you want. Use this feature to add a verbal explanation or a description of the mo

8CONTENTSAPPENDIX 209General Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209Monitor Screen Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

80SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTPlaying Back Snapshot AudioAudio snapshots in the PLAY mode are indicated by the “ ” icon.Press [SET] while an audio snapshot is

81SHOOTING A MOVIESHOOTING A MOVIEBefore shooting a movie, you should specify a movie image quality setting. Movie image quality is a standard that de

82SHOOTING A MOVIEAudio is also recorded while you shoot a movie. Audio is monaural.1. In the REC mode, press [BS].2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to se

83SHOOTING A MOVIEMovie Recording Precautions• You cannot use flash while shooting a movie.• The camera also records audio. Note the following points

84USING BEST SHOTUSING BEST SHOTWith BEST SHOT, you simply select the sample scene that is like the one you are trying to shoot, and the camera sets u

85USING BEST SHOT2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to move the boundary to select the scene you want to select.• Pressing [S] or [T] while the red boundar

86USING BEST SHOTIMPORTANT!• Night Scene, Fireworks scenes use slow shutter speeds. Since a slow shutter speed increases the chance of digital noise i

87USING BEST SHOTDisplaying Detailed Information about a BEST SHOT SceneTo display detailed information about a BEST SHOT scene, select it with the re

88USING BEST SHOT Creating Your Own BEST SHOT ScenesYou can use the procedure below to save the setups of snapshots that you shot as BEST SHOT scenes

89USING BEST SHOTDeleting a BEST SHOT User ScenePerform the following steps when you want to delete a BEST SHOT user scene.1. In the REC mode, press [

9QUICK START BASICSQUICK START BASICS(page 34) Using the Battery Charger to Charge1. Load the battery into the battery charger.2. Plug the battery ch

90USING BEST SHOT Turning on Anti Shake Using the Panel (Operation Panel)1. In the REC mode, press [SET].2. Use [S] and [T] to select the fourth opti

91USING BEST SHOTThe BEST SHOT “High Sensitivity” scene makes it possible for you to take natural looking images without using the flash, even when li

92USING BEST SHOTShooting a business card, document, whiteboard, or similarly shaped object from an angle can cause the subject to appear misshaped in

93USING BEST SHOT Shooting an Image Using a Business Shot Scene1. After selecting either of the BEST SHOT Business Shot scenes, compose the image and

94USING BEST SHOTIMPORTANT!• Make sure the entire object you are trying to shoot (correct) is enclosed within the monitor screen. The camera will not

95USING BEST SHOTNOTE• When the camera is at an angle to the photograph you are recording, the shape of the photograph may appear distorted in the rec

96USING BEST SHOT4. Use the zoom button to change the cropping boundary to the desired size.5. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to move the selection bounda

97ADVANCED SETTINGSADVANCED SETTINGSYour camera provides you with the five focus modes described below. The initial factory default focus mode is Auto

98ADVANCED SETTINGSPerform the following steps to change the focus mode.1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].2. On the “REC” tab, select “Focus” and then

99ADVANCED SETTINGS2. When the image is focused, press the shutter button the rest of the way to shoot.IMPORTANT!• During movie recording, the Auto Fo