Casio EXILIM EX Z 100 User Manual Page 1

1EThank you for purchasing this CASIO product.• Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’s Guide.• Keep the User’s Guid

10Quick Start BasicsYour CASIO camera is packed with a powerful selection of features and functions to make recording of digital images easier, includ

100Other Playback Functions (PLAY)ProcedurePage (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * CopyFiles can be copied from the camera’s built-in memor

101PrintingPrinting• You can specify which images you want to print, the number of copies, and date stamp settings before printing (page 104).Printing

102PrintingYou can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge and print images without going through a computer.. To set up the

103Printing. To print1. Turn on the printer and load paper.2. Turn on the camera.This will display the print menu screen.3. Use [8] and [2] to select

104Printing. Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)DPOF is a standard that allows you to include image type, number of copy, and time stamp on/off informat

105Printing. Configuring the Same DPOF Settings for All the ImagesProcedurePage (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * DPOF Printing * All images1. Use [8] and [

106Printing. Date StampingYou can use one of the following three methods to include the recording date in the printout of an image.. Standards Support

107Using the Camera with a ComputerUsing the Camera with a ComputerYou can perform the operations described below while the camera is connected to a c

108Using the Camera with a ComputerInstall the required software in accordance with the version of Windows you are running and what you want to do.Usi

109Using the Camera with a Computer. Computer System Requirements for Bundled SoftwareComputer system requirements are different for each of the appli

11Quick Start BasicsNote that the battery of a newly purchased camera is not charged. Perform the steps under “To charge the battery” to bring the bat

110Using the Camera with a ComputerYou can connect the camera to your computer in order to view and store images (snapshot and movie files).. To conne

111Using the Camera with a Computer5. Turn on the camera.6. Copy images to your computer.Windows XP1Select “Open folder to view files” and then click

112Using the Camera with a Computer. To view images you copied to your computer1. Double-click the copied “DCIM” folder to open it.2. Double-click the

113Using the Camera with a ComputerInstalling Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM on your computer makes it possible to transfer images from the camera to you

114Using the Camera with a ComputerYou can play back movies on your computer if it has QuickTime 7 or higher installed. To play back a movie, first co

115Using the Camera with a Computer. To upload a movie file to YouTube• Before you can use YouTube Uploader for CASIO, you need to go to the YouTube w

116Using the Camera with a ComputerIf you want to transfer images from your computer to the camera, install Photo Transport on your computer from the

117Using the Camera with a Computer. To transfer computer screen captures to the camera1. Connect the camera to your computer (page 110).2. On your co

118Using the Camera with a Computer1. Start up your computer, and place the bundled CD-ROM into its CD-ROM drive.Normally, this should cause the menu

119Using the Camera with a ComputerInstall the required software in accordance with what version of the Macintosh OS you are running and what you want

12Quick Start Basics1. Open the battery cover.Slide the battery cover slider towards OPEN and then open it as indicated by the arrows in the illustrat

120Using the Camera with a Computer4. Turn off the camera and then use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect it to your Macintosh.• The

121Using the Camera with a Computer. To view copied images1. Double-click the camera’s drive icon.2. Double-click the “DCIM” folder to open it.3. Doub

122Using the Camera with a ComputerYou can use QuickTime, which comes bundled with your operating system, to play back movies on a Macintosh. To play

123Using the Camera with a ComputerThe camera creates a file and saves it each time you shoot a snapshot, record a movie, or perform any other operati

124Using the Camera with a ComputerThe camera stores images you shoot in accordance with the Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF).. About DCFDCF i

125Using the Camera with a Computer. Supported Image Files• Image files shot with this camera• DCF-compliant image filesThis camera may not be able to

126Other Settings (Set Up)Other Settings (Set Up)This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other operations

127Other Settings (Set Up)Procedure[MENU] * Set Up Tab * P DisplayThe PLAY mode screen layout settings let you select how display images are shown on

128Other Settings (Set Up)Procedure[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Sounds• Setting a volume level of 0 mutes output.Procedure[MENU] * Set Up Tab * StartupDispla

129Other Settings (Set Up)Procedure[MENU] * Set Up Tab * File No.Use the following procedure to specify the rule that governs generation of the serial

13Quick Start BasicsThe first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen appears for configuring the display language, date, and time settings.

130Other Settings (Set Up)Procedure[MENU] * Set Up Tab * World TimeYou can use the World Time screen to view the current time in a zone that is differ

131Other Settings (Set Up)Procedure[MENU] * Set Up Tab * TimestampYou can configure the camera to stamp the recording date only, or date and time in t

132Other Settings (Set Up)Procedure[MENU] * Set Up Tab * AdjustWhen the date and time settings are what you want, press [SET] to apply them.• You can

133Other Settings (Set Up)Procedure[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Language. Specify the display language you want.1Select the tab on the right.2Select “Languag

134Other Settings (Set Up)Procedure[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Auto Power OffAuto Power Off turns off the camera whenever no camera operation is performed f

135Other Settings (Set Up)Procedure[MENU] * Set Up Tab * USBYou can use the procedure below to select the USB communication protocol, which is used wh

136Other Settings (Set Up)Procedure[MENU] * Set Up Tab * FormatIf a memory card is loaded in the camera, this operation will format the memory card. I

137Configuring Monitor Screen SettingsConfiguring Monitor Screen SettingsYou can turn display information on and off by pressing [8] (DISP). You can c

138Configuring Monitor Screen SettingsA histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an image in terms of the number of pixels. The vertical

139AppendixAppendix. Avoid Use While In Motion• Never use the camera to record or play back images while operating an automobile or other vehicle, or

14Quick Start BasicsThough the camera has built-in memory that can be used to store images and movies, you probably will want to purchase a commercial

140Appendix. Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, and other abnormalities• Continued use of the camera while it is emitting smoke or strange odor, or wh

141Appendix. Locations To Be Avoided• Never leave the camera in any of the following types of locations. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electri

142Appendix• Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other abnormal condition while using, c

143Appendix. Power Supply• Use only the special rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40) to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not

144Appendix. CondensationSudden and extreme temperature changes, such as when the camera is moved from the outdoors on a cold winter day into a warm r

145Appendix. Charger Unit Handling Precautions• The charger unit becomes slightly warm during charging. This is normal and does not indicate malfuncti

146Appendix. CopyrightsExcept for your own personal enjoyment, unauthorized use of use of snapshots or movies of images whose rights belong to others,

147AppendixAny and all unauthorized commercial copying, distribution, and copying of the bundled software over a network are prohibited.This product c

148AppendixIf the [CHARGE] lamp does not light red...Charging cannot be performed because ambient temperature or the temperature of the charger is too

149Appendix. Precautions during Use• Operation provided by a battery under cold conditions is always less than operation under normal temperatures. Th

15Quick Start BasicsYou need to format a new memory card before using it for the first time.1. Turn on the camera and press [MENU].2. Select the “Set

150AppendixSee page 14 for information about supported memory cards and how to load a memory card.Press the memory card and then release it. This will

151Appendix. Memory Card Handling PrecautionsCertain types of cards can slow down processing speeds. In particular, you may experience problems saving

152AppendixComputer system requirements are different for each of the applications. Be sure to check the requirements for the particular application y

153AppendixThe numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained.. Camera. Charger UnitGeneral Guide1Shutter button (page 16)2[ON

154AppendixThe monitor screen uses various indicators, icons, and values to keep you informed of the camera’s status.• The sample screens in this sect

155Appendix. Movie RecordingPanel : OnPanel : Off1Focus mode (page 61)2White balance setting (page 75)3Recording mode (page 45)4Remaining movie memory

156Appendix. Movie Playback1File type2Protect indicator (page 95)3Folder name/file name (page 123)4Movie recording time (page 80)5Movie image quality

157Appendix“Quality” Tab“Set Up” TabSize10M (3648x2736) Quality (Snapshots)Normal Quality (Movies)HQEV Shift 0.0White Balance AutoISO AutoMeteringB Mu

158Appendix. PLAY Mode“PLAY” Tab“Set Up” Tab• The contents of the “Set Up” tab are the same in the REC mode and PLAY mode.Slideshow –Layout Print –MOT

159AppendixWhen things don’t go right... TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause and Recommended ActionPower SupplyPower does not turn on. 1)The battery

16Quick Start Basics1. Press [r] (REC) to turn on the camera.Make sure R is on the display. If it isn’t, see page 50.2. Point the camera at the subjec

160AppendixThe flash does not fire. 1)If ? (Flash Off) is selected as the flash mode, change to another mode (page 26).2)If the battery is dead, charg

161AppendixSubjects are too dark when shooting images in a seashore or ski area.Sunlight reflected by water, sand, or snow, can cause underexposure of

162AppendixOtherThe wrong date and time are displayed.The date and time setting is off. Set the correct date and time (page 132).The messages on the d

163AppendixDisplay MessagesALERTThe camera’s protection function may have activated because camera temperature is too high. Turn off the camera and wa

164AppendixPrinting ErrorAn error occurred while printing.• The printer is turned off.• The printer generated an error, etc.Record ErrorImage compress

165AppendixSnapshotNumber of Snapshots and Movie Recording TimeImage Size (Pixels)Image QualityApproximate Image File Size Built-in Memory (12.1MB) Ca

166AppendixMovies* The number of image values are approximate and are provided for reference only. The actual number of images you may be able to reco

167AppendixSpecificationsProduct Type Digital CameraModel EX-Z100File Format Snapshots: JPEG (Exif Version 2.2); DCF 1.0 standard; DPOF compliantMovi

168AppendixAperture Value F2.6 (W) to F7.0 (W) (When used with ND filter)* Using optical zoom changes the aperture value.White Balance Auto, Daylight,

169AppendixApproximate Battery LifeAll of the values provided below represent the approximate amount of time under normal temperature (23°C (73°F)) be

17Quick Start Basics4. Continuing to keep the camera still, press the shutter button the rest of the way down.This records the snapshot.. Using Quick

170Appendix. Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40). Charger unit (BC-31L)• Power cord precautions for use in SingaporeThe power cord set is not sup

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18Quick Start BasicsYour images will not come out clearly if you move the camera when you press the shutter button. When pressing the shutter button,

19Quick Start BasicsUse the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s monitor screen.• For information about how to play back movies, see

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

20Quick Start BasicsIf memory becomes full, you can delete images you no longer need to free up storage and record more images.• Remember that a file

21Quick Start BasicsOperation• Never open the battery cover while the back lamp is flashing green. Doing so can result in the image you just shot bein

22Quick Start BasicsTo enter the REC Mode, press [ON/OFF] (Power) or [r] (REC). To enter the PLAY mode, press Page (PLAY).The back lamp will light (gre

23Snapshot TutorialSnapshot TutorialThe Control Panel can be used to configure camera settings.1. In the REC mode, press [SET].This will select one of

24Snapshot Tutorial. PixelsA digital camera image is a collection of small dots called “pixels”. The more pixels there are in an image, the more detai

25Snapshot Tutorial. To select the image size1. In the REC mode, press [SET].2. Use [8] and [2] to select the top Control Panel option (Image Size).3.

26Snapshot Tutorial1. In the REC mode, press [2] ( ) once.2. Use [4] and [6] to select the flash setting you want and then press [SET].When the “R Pan

27Snapshot Tutorial• Select “Flash Off” for the flash setting when shooting in areas where flash photograph is prohibited.• Approximate Flash Range (I

28Snapshot TutorialWith Auto Shutter, the camera releases the shutter automatically when it detects that certain conditions are present.1. In the REC

29Snapshot Tutorial1. Point the camera at location where the subject will pass and then half-press the shutter button to adjust exposure and focus.2.

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

30Snapshot Tutorial1. In the REC mode, press [SET].2. Use [8] and [2] to select the fourth Control Panel option from the top (Sensitivity).3. Use [4]

31Snapshot TutorialTips for Better Auto Shutter Snapshots• Using Auto Shutter in combination with Anti Shake (page 67) reduces the chance of image blu

32Snapshot TutorialThe face recognition feature adjusts focus and brightness to the faces in the image. Face recognition has two modes, described belo

33Snapshot Tutorial. To pre-record the faces of family members, etc.1. In the REC mode, press [SET].2. Use [8] and [2] to select the fifth Control Pan

34Snapshot Tutorial. To assign a priority level to pre-recorded face dataYou can use the procedure below to assign names and priority levels to pre-re

35Snapshot Tutorial. To add a face data shot to an existing pre-recorded family memberFace recognition efficiency can be improved by recording three o

36Snapshot Tutorial. To shoot a snapshot using pre-recorded face data1. In the REC mode, press [SET].2. Use [8] and [2] to select the fifth Control Pa

37Snapshot TutorialTips for Best Face Recognition Results• Face recognition in the Family First mode is slightly faster than that in the Normal mode.

38Snapshot TutorialYour camera has three continuous shutter modes.* To turn off a continuous shutter mode, select “Off”.1. In the REC mode, press [SET

39Snapshot TutorialNOTE• With continuous shutter, exposure and focus for the first image are applied for successive images as well.• Continuous shutte

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

40Snapshot TutorialISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light.1. In the REC mode, press [SET].2. Use [8] and [2] to select the seventh Contr

41Snapshot TutorialYou can manually adjust an image’s exposure value (EV value) before shooting it.• Exposure Compensation Range: –2.0EV to +2.0EV• Un

42Snapshot Tutorial1. In the REC mode, press [SET].2. Use [8] and [2] to select the bottom Control Panel option (Date).Use [4] and [6] to select the d

43Snapshot TutorialNOTE• The higher the digital zoom factor, the coarser the recorded image. Note that the camera also has a function that lets you re

44Snapshot Tutorial• The image deterioration point depends on the image size (page 24). The smaller the image size, the higher the zoom factor you can

45Recording Movie Images and AudioRecording Movie Images and Audio1. Configure the quality setting for the movie (page 74).The length of the movie you

46Recording Movie Images and AudioNOTE• Spending a long time using movie recording will cause the camera to become slightly warm to the touch. This is

47Recording Movie Images and AudioWith this feature, the camera prerecords up to five seconds of whatever is happening in front of the lens in a buffe

48Recording Movie Images and Audio1. While a movie is being recorded, press the shutter button.Movie recording continues after the snapshot is recorde

49Recording Movie Images and AudioAbout audio data• Audio files can be played back on a computer with QuickTime (pages 114, 122)– Audio Data: WAVE/IMA

5Contents❚❙Recording Movie Images and Audio 45To record a movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50Using BEST SHOTUsing BEST SHOTBEST SHOT provides you with a collection of sample “scenes” that show a variety of different types of shooting conditi

51Using BEST SHOT4. Press the shutter button (if you are shooting a snapshot) or [0] (if you are shooting a movie).NOTE• The BEST SHOT YouTube scene s

52Using BEST SHOT• High Sensitivity– The high sensitivity setting is disabled whenever the camera’s flash fires.– High sensitivity may not produce the

53Using BEST SHOTNOTE• BEST SHOT snapshot scenes can be used for snapshots only and movie scenes can be used for movies only.• You can check the setti

54Using BEST SHOTWith AUTO BEST SHOT, the camera automatically selects the BEST SHOT scene that suits your subject and shooting conditions, and config

55Using BEST SHOTYou can use this procedure to shoot a portrait and then print it out in the following standard ID photo sizes: 30x24mm, 40x30mm, 45x3

56Using BEST SHOTThe Business Shot scenes of BEST SHOT produce images in which lines are straight and natural, even if rectangular subjects are shot f

57Using BEST SHOTNOTE• When composing an image like the ones shown above, make sure that the entire outline of the object you are trying to shoot is e

58Using BEST SHOTNOTE• You can shoot with the self-portrait feature in combination with a continuous shutter (CS) mode (page 38). Operation is the sam

59Advanced SettingsAdvanced SettingsThe following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings.• You also can use the Control

6Contents❚Controlling Image Sharpness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Sharpness). . . 78❚Controlling Color Saturation . . . . .

60Advanced Settings3. Use [8] and [2] to select the menu item you want, and then press [6].4. Use [8] and [2] to change the setting.5. After the setti

61Advanced SettingsProcedure[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Focus*1The focus range is the distance from the lens surface.*2 The minimum changes along w

62Advanced Settings*4 (m)NOTE• Above values are for reference only.For movie macro, the focus range is a few centimeters within the center distance.No

63Advanced SettingsTo focus with manual focus1. On the monitor screen, compose the image so the subject you want to focus on is within the yellow boun

64Advanced SettingsUsing Focus Lock“Focus lock” is a technique you can use when you want to compose an image in which the subject you want to focus on

65Advanced SettingsProcedure[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * ContinuousFor details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 38.Procedure[r] (REC) * [MEN

66Advanced SettingsNOTE• The Self-timer cannot be used together with the following features.Normal-speed Continuous Shutter, High-speed Continuous Shu

67Advanced SettingsProcedure[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Anti ShakeYou can turn on the camera’s Anti Shake feature to reduce image blur due to subje

68Advanced SettingsProcedure[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * AF Area• “Multi” cannot be selected for the Auto Focus area while you are using Face Recogn

69Advanced SettingsProcedure[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Focus FrameYou can use this procedure to select from among five different shapes, including

7Contents❚Viewing and Storing Images on a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110❚Save images to a computer automatically/M

70Advanced SettingsProcedure[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * L/R KeyYou can assign one of the five functions listed below to the [4] and [6] keys.Proced

71Advanced SettingsProcedure[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * GridThe on-screen grid can be displayed on the REC mode monitor screen for easy vertical an

72Advanced SettingsProcedure[r] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * MemoryWhen you turn off the camera, it remembers the current settings of all enabled memory

73Advanced SettingsProcedure[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * SizeFor details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 25.Procedure[r] (REC) * [MENU]

74Advanced SettingsProcedure[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * » Quality (Movie)Movie image quality is a standard that determines the detail, smoothne

75Advanced SettingsProcedure[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * White BalanceYou can adjust white balance to match the source of light available where

76Advanced SettingsProcedure[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * ISOFor details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 40.Procedure[r] (REC) * [MENU]

77Advanced SettingsProcedure[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Dynamic RangeYou can adjust the Dynamic Range setting in order to capture the bright ar

78Advanced SettingsProcedure[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * SharpnessYou can specify one of five sharpness settings from +2 (sharpest) to –2 (least

79Advanced SettingsProcedure[r] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Flash AssistThe subject in an image will look too dark if flash intensity is not enough

8Contents❚Battery Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149❚Using the Camera in anot

80Viewing Snapshots and MoviesViewing Snapshots and MoviesSee page 19 for the procedure for viewing snapshots.1. Press Page (PLAY) and then use [4] and

81Viewing Snapshots and Movies1. In the PLAY mode, use [4] and [6] to scroll through the images until the one you want is displayed.2. Slide the zoom

82Viewing Snapshots and Movies1. In the PLAY Mode, slide the zoom controller towards w (]) twice.This will display the calendar screen that shows the

83Viewing Snapshots and Movies2. Turn on the TV and select its video input mode.If the TV has more than one video input, select the one where the came

84Viewing Snapshots and MoviesNOTE• Audio is monaural.• Certain TVs may cut off part of the images.• Before connecting to a TV to display images, be s

85Other Playback Functions (PLAY)Other Playback Functions (PLAY)This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform ot

86Other Playback Functions (PLAY)• To stop the slideshow, press [SET]. Pressing [MENU] instead of [SET] stops the slideshow and returns to the menu sc

87Other Playback Functions (PLAY)2. Perform one of the following operations to open the memory card or built-in memory.This will cause the camera to b

88Other Playback Functions (PLAY)ProcedurePage (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Layout PrintYou can use the following procedure to insert existing snapshot

89Other Playback Functions (PLAY)ProcedurePage (PLAY) * Movie Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * MOTION PRINT1. Use [8] and [2] to select either “9 frames” o

9Quick Start BasicsQuick Start BasicsWhat is a digital camera?DeleteA digital camera stores images on a memory card, so you can record and delete imag

90Other Playback Functions (PLAY)1. Use [8] and [2] to select the editing method you want to use and then press [SET].2. Use the following operations

91Other Playback Functions (PLAY)NOTE• When you edit a movie, only the result is saved. The original movie is not retained. An editing operation canno

92Other Playback Functions (PLAY)ProcedurePage (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * White BalanceYou can use the white balance setting to sel

93Other Playback Functions (PLAY)ProcedurePage (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * BrightnessYou can select one of five brightness levels, f

94Other Playback Functions (PLAY)ProcedurePage (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Color CorrectionColor Correction lets you correct the col

95Other Playback Functions (PLAY)ProcedurePage (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * DPOF PrintingSee page 104 for details.ProcedurePage (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY T

96Other Playback Functions (PLAY)ProcedurePage (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Date/TimeWhen the date and time settings are what you wan

97Other Playback Functions (PLAY)ProcedurePage (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * ResizeYou can reduce the size of a snapshot and save the

98Other Playback Functions (PLAY)ProcedurePage (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * DubbingYou can add audio to a snapshot after you shoot it

99Other Playback Functions (PLAY)1. In the PLAY mode, use [4] and [6] to scroll through the images until the Audio Snapshot you want is displayed.An a