Casio EX-Z1080GY Owners Manual
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E Digital Camera EX-Z1080 User's Guide Thank 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 Guide in a safe place for future reference. • For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 2
is missing, contact your original retailer. Digital Camera Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-40) * The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. Battery Charger (BC-31L) To attach the strap to the camera. Attach strap here. AC Power Cord * Strap - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 3
battery 38 ■ Replacing the Battery 41 ■ Battery Precautions 41 Using the Camera in another Country 42 Turning Power On and Off 43 Using a Memory Card 46 ■ Supported Memory Cards 47 ■ Loading a Memory Card into the Camera 48 ■ Replacing the Memory Card 49 ■ Formatting a Memory Card - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 4
Camera Correctly 59 Shooting a Snapshot 60 ■ Specifying Image Size 63 ■ Specifying Image Quality 65 ■ Turning Off the AF Assist Lamp 66 ■ Snapshot Shooting Precautions 67 ■ Auto Focus Restrictions 67 Shooting with Zoom 104 Shooting Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 5
Using Infinity Focus 123 ■ Using Manual Focus 123 Correcting Image Brightness Review) 139 ■ Using Icon Help 140 ■ Using Mode Memory to Configure Power On Default Settings 141 ■ Resetting the Camera Slideshow on the Camera 148 Viewing Camera Images on a TV 153 Zooming the Displayed - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 6
167 Adjusting White Balance of a Recorded Image 168 Adjusting Image Brightness 170 Reducing the Effects of Underexposure 171 Editing a Movie on the Camera 172 Creating a Snapshot of a Movie Frame (MOTION PRINT 175 USING AUDIO 177 Adding Audio to a Snapshot 177 Recording Audio Only (Voice - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 7
Built-in Memory 202 PRINTING 203 Types of Printing 203 Using Professional Print Service 204 Using Your Printer to Print Images 204 Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number of Copies 208 ■ Date Stamping 210 Supported Protocols 211 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 8
APPENDIX 242 General Guide 242 Monitor Screen Contents 244 Menu Reference 247 Indicator Lamps 251 ■ Battery Charger Lamp Reference 252 Troubleshooting Guide 253 ■ Finding the Problem and Fixing It 253 ■ Display Messages 258 Specifications 260 CONTENTS 8 - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 9
QUICK START BASICS First, charge the battery ■ Using the Battery Charger to Charge 1. Load the battery into the battery charger. (page 36) 2. Plug the battery charger into a household power outlet. [CHARGE] lamp lights red during charging. [CHARGE] lamp goes out when charging is complete. • It - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 10
the Battery into the Camera 1. Open the battery cover. While pressing lightly on the cover, slide it in the direction 1 indicated by the arrow to open. 2 2. Load the battery into the camera. Front (EXILIM logo) Stopper 3. Close the battery cover. 2 1 Battery contacts EXILIM logo Front - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 11
language you want and then press [SET]. [] [] [] [] [BS] [SET] The settings on this page are required the first time you turn on the camera after purchasing it. • If you make a mistake when configuring the language, date, and time settings, you can change the settings (pages 194, 198). 3. Use - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 12
setting. To switch between 12-hour and 24-hour format, press [BS]. 8. When settings are completed, press [SET]. 9. Press [ON/OFF] to turn off the camera. • After finishing this procedure, advance to the procedure on the next page. QUICK START BASICS 12 - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 13
(page 46) 2. Load a memory card into the camera. Back MEMORY CARD Front Back With the back of the memory card facing upwards (towards the monitor screen side of the camera), slide it into the card slot and press until it clicks securely into place. 3. Close the battery cover. 2 1 QUICK START - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 14
has slowed down or if you notice any other abnormality, re-format the card. • Be sure to perform the following procedure on the camera to format the memory card. 1. Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the camera. 2. Press [MENU]. 3. Use [W] and [X] to select the "Set Up" tab. 4. Use [T] to select "Format" and - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 15
focus frame will turn green. 4. Continuing to keep the camera still, press the shutter button all the way down. The recorded image will remain on the display for about one second, and then it will be stored in memory. After that, the camera will be ready to shoot the next image. QUICK START - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 16
Snapshot Image Size and Image Quality Your camera lets you select from among various image size and quality settings. Note that image size and quality settings affect how many images can be stored in memory. • You can change the image size and quality settings as required to shoot a smaller or lower - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 17
lets you capture exactly the moment you want. • With Quick Shutter, the camera uses high-speed Auto Focus, which means you can capture quick moving action ] to enter the PLAY mode. If there are multiple images in memory, use [W] and [X] to scroll through them. ■ To return to the REC mode Press - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 18
Shooting a Movie Movie Icon Remaining Recording Time [ ] (REC) Shutter Button Recording Time Movie Recording Screen [BS] 1. Press [ ] to enter the REC mode. (page 91) 2. Press [BS] (BEST SHOT). 3. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the " " (Movie) scene and then press [SET]. " " (movie icon) - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 19
HQ Wide, Normal, LP) for movies. To get the most out of the imaging capabilities of your camera, use a quality setting of "HQ" (High Quality) or "HQ Wide" or better. Movie switch to "Normal", or "LP" conserve remaining memory capacity if you start to run low. For details, see pages 91 and 261. - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 20
Viewing a Movie The film-like frame that appears on the monitor screen indicates that this is an image from a movie. " " Movie icon [ ] (PLAY) [SET] [W] [X] (page 146) 1. Press [ ] to enter the PLAY mode. 2. Use [W] and [X] to select the movie you want to play. When scrolling through images, a - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 21
have transferred to your computer's hard disk, images you have printed, or files you simply no longer need. This frees up memory for recording more images. [ ] (PLAY) [] [] [] ( ) [] [SET] 1. Press [ ]. (page 188) 2. Press [T] ( ). 3. Use [W] and [X] to select the snapshot or movie you want to - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 22
INTRODUCTION Features ■ BEST SHOT for beautiful shots simply by selecting a sample image built into the camera Simply select the scene that is similar to what you want to shoot (Night Scene Portrait, Flower, etc.), for instant camera setups. A dedicated [BS] button gives you direct access to the - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 23
of date stamping and the number of copies (page 208) • Timestamp feature that stamps the date into the image data (page 135) • Support for PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT for easy athome printing on a printer that supports one of these standards, without a computer (page 204) Read this first - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 24
of images recorded with this camera without the permission of the manual without trademark ™ or registered trademark ® symbols. No infringement on trademarks is intended. • The SDHC EXILIM, Photo Loader, Photo Transport, and YouTube Uploader for CASIO are registered trademarks or trademarks of CASIO - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 25
Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM was developed based on HOT ALBUM, which is copyrighted by HOTALBUMcom, Inc., and Photo Loader, which is copyrighted by CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. All copyrights and other rights revert to original copyright holders. • All other company or product names mentioned herein are - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 26
use or malfunction of this product. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held memory contents due to malfunction, repair, or any other reason. • Note that the example screens and product illustrations shown in this manual may differ somewhat by the screens and configuration of the actual camera - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 27
creates the risk of serious accident. ■ Directly Viewing the Sun or Bright Light • Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the cameras viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight. ■ Flash • Never use the flash unit in areas where flammable or explosive gas may be present. Such - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 28
shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present. 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Remove the battery from the camera, taking care to protect yourself against burn injury. 3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. INTRODUCTION 28 - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 29
steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present. 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Remove the battery from the camera. 3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. ■ Keep Away From Fire • Never expose the camera to fire, which can cause it to explode and creates the risk of - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 30
or nearest CASIO authorized service center. ■ Locations To Be Avoided • Never leave the camera in camera memory by transferring it to a computer or other storage device. Note that data can be deleted in the case of camera malfunction, repair, etc. ■ Memory Protection • Whenever replacing the battery - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 31
cause deterioration of its performance and loss of service life. • This battery is intended for use with a CASIO Digital Camera only. Use with any other device creates the risk of the battery damage, or deterioration of battery performance and service life. • Failure to observe any of the following - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 32
instructions, and make sure that they handle battery correctly. • Should fluid from a battery battery fluid can cause skin irritation. ■ Battery Life • Battery continuous operation times provided in this manual represent the approximate amount of time before the camera turns off due to low battery - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 33
• Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in camera memory. - Removing the battery or memory card from the camera while the camera is performing an operation - Removing the memory card from the camera while - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 34
■ 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 supported. • The camera does not have a separate battery for the clock. The date and time settings of the camera are cleared about two days after power is cut - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 35
on the monitor screen during image playback are smaller than normal, and so you cannot see all of the detail of the actual image. Your camera has an image zoom feature (page 156) which you can use to enlarge the monitor screen image. You can use this - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 36
time after purchasing it. You need to charge the battery before using the camera for the first time. To charge the battery 1. Correctly positioning the positive and negative terminals of the battery, load the battery into the battery charger. • Making sure that the positive and negative contacts - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 37
experiencing charging problems, also check to make sure that the power cord is not disconnected from the power outlet or charger. If an error still continues to occur after you perform the above steps, it could mean that the battery is faulty. Contact your nearest CASIO authorized service center - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 38
31L) to charge the special lithium ion battery (NP-40). Never use any other type of charger device. Attempting to use a different charger can result in unexpected accident. • Charging the battery while it is still warm immediately after removing it from the camera can result in only partial charging - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 39
direction indicated by the arrow as you slide the battery into the camera. Press the battery in until the stopper secures it in place. Front (EXILIM logo) Stopper Battery contacts EXILIM logo Front 3. Close the battery cover. Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it securely into place - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 40
PLAY mode than what it shows in the REC mode. This is normal, and does not indicate malfunction. • Leaving the camera for about two days with no power supplied while the battery is dead will cause its date and time settings to be cleared. You will have to re-configure the settings - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 41
This is due to the characteristics of the battery, not the camera. • Charge the battery in an area where the temperature is within the battery provides only very limited operation following a full charge, it probably means that the battery has reached the end of its service life. Replace the battery - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 42
dead, which will require longer charging when you need to use the camera. - Store batteries in a cool, dry place (20°C (68°F) or lower). Using the Camera in another Country Note the following precautions. • The bundled battery charger is designed for operation with any power supply in the range of - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 43
Turning Power On and Off ■ Turning Power On To turn power on and enter the REC mode Press [ON/OFF] (Power) or [ ] (REC). To turn power on and enter the PLAY mode Press [ ] (PLAY). Pressing a button causes the operation lamp to light green momentarily and turns on power. [ON/OFF] (Power) - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 44
to turn off when you press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) (page 201). Turning On Power for the First Time The first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen appears for configuring screen text language, date, and time settings. Use the procedure under "Configuring Display Language, Date, and Time - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 45
Power Conservation Features This camera is equipped with a sleep function and auto power off function to conserve battery power. You can configure these settings in the REC mode as described below. Feature Name Description Sleep The monitor screen turns off (goes into a sleep state) if no - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 46
- During movie recording and playback Using a Memory Card You 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 addition to memory card storage, the camera also has built-in memory, which is enough to hold a few - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 47
Supported Memory Cards Your camera supports use of the following types of memory cards. SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card MMC (MultiMediaCard) MMCplus (MultiMediaCardplus) • For information about memory card capacity, see page 260. Memory Used for Storage Images recorded while a memory card is loaded - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 48
loading it. Never try to force a memory card into the slot when you feel resistance. 1. Open the battery cover. While pressing the battery cover, slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow. 1 2 2. Load a memory card into the camera. Positioning the memory card so its back is facing upwards - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 49
memory card. IMPORTANT! • Never insert anything besides a supported memory card (page 47) into the memory card slot. • Should water or any foreign object ever get into the card slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove the battery, and contact your retailer or nearest CASIO authorized service - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 50
always take along more than one memory card whenever using the camera far away from the home or office. • If you experience problems while trying to playback recorded images, try re-formatting the memory card. • As you record data to and delete data from a memory card a number of times, it loses its - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 51
Using On-screen Menus The following are menu operations you will need to use to configure camera settings. Take a few moments to become familiar with them. • See "Menu Reference" on page 247 for information about menu contents. • You also can use the - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 52
can use the display menu to configure various monitor screen settings. Selecting a Screen Layout The contents of the layout setting menu depend on whether the camera is in the REC mode or the PLAY mode. ■ REC Mode Screen Layout For the REC mode, the screen layout settings let you select the - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 53
to display the subject on a large 16:9 aspect ratio monitor screen (page 64). Icons are superimposed on the displayed image. All screen shots in this manual show what appears when the Operation Panel is turned on. GETTING READY 53 - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 54
month/day or day/month for date display (page 195). The time display format is always 24 hours, regardless of the current settings of the camera's "Adjust" (page 195). The following procedure shows how to use Panel (Operation Panel). 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. This highlights (selects) the top - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 55
2. Use [S] and [T] to select the icon of the setting you want to change. 3. Use [W] and [X] to change the setting. • If you want to configure other settings, repeat steps 2 and 3. 4. After all the settings are the way you want, press [SET]. • This will apply the settings and return to normal - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 56
setting, 100% of the display image is always visible. With some aspect ratios, black bands may appear above and below, or to the left and right of the Setting Show Turns on display of camera setting and other information. +Histogram Turns on display of camera setting and other indicators, along - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 57
Display Information Description Setting Turns off display of all information. Hide IMPORTANT! • You cannot turn display information on or off while an audio snapshot record operation is standing by or in progress. • The following shows the display information options available during voice - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 58
PLAY mode Current Screen Menu screen REC mode screen Delete screen To return to the normal playback screen [MENU] or [ ] Press [ ]. Press [ ]. You could also select "Cancel" and then press [SET]. GETTING READY 58 - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 59
make sure it is around your fingers or wrist while you are operating the camera. • The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera only. Never use it for any other purpose. • Never swing the camera around by its strap. Horizontal Vertical IMPORTANT! • Take care that your fingers and the - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 60
operation is being performed. Holding the camera correctly, carefully press the shutter button and take care that you do not move the camera as the shutter releases. This is " is displayed, switch to "Auto" (page 97). Remaining Snapshot Memory Capacity Auto Icon Focus Frame SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT 60 - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 61
the image is focused, press the shutter button the rest of the way. Shutter Button This will shoot the snapshot and save it to the memory card or the camera's built-in memory. SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT 61 - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 62
camera. A larger aperture value indicates a smaller opening. The camera adjusts this setting automatically. • Shutter speed indicates the amount of time that light is allowed into the camera etc.) The camera adjusts this etc.). Point the camera at the subject disappear when the camera gets ready for - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 63
focus. • Whenever possible, take a little extra time to half-press the shutter button in order to ensure proper focus. Specifying Image Size A digital camera image is a collection of small dots (pixels). The size of an image indicates how many pixels it contains, and is expressed as horizontal - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 64
1600 × 1200, etc.) - Optimum print paper size - Remaining snapshot memory capacity Image Size (Pixels) Print Paper Size Larger 10M 3648 × 2736 than the usual 4:3 aspect ratio of television screens of the past. Your camera can record images that are compatible with the aspect ratio of an HDTV - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 65
Image Quality Your camera lets you select "Fine" (maximum image quality), "Normal", or "Economy" (maximum memory economy) for the , or "Economy" to give priority to the number of images you can store in memory. • For information about image size, image quality, and number of images that can - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 66
Turning Off the AF Assist Lamp The AF assist lamp emits light that helps the camera focus when you half-press the shutter button under dark lighting conditions. The AF assist lamp does not light when lighting is bright. The initial - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 67
battery cover while the operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so can result in incorrect storage of the image you just shot, damage to other images stored in memory, malfunction of the camera cause monitor screen response to slow and can cause digital noise in the monitor screen image. ■ Shooting - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 68
45.2X. IMPORTANT! • Generally speaking, the higher the digital zoom factor, the coarser the image that is recorded. However, digital zoom can be used up to a certain point without causing deterioration of the image. • Digital zoom is not supported while "Timestamp" (page 135) is turned on. 1. Enter - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 69
digital zoom, which you can use to set an even higher zoom factor. • When the zoom pointer moves past the maximum limit of optical zoom. Also, the zoom bar indicates the approximate zoom factor. Digital Zoom Indicator Zoom Bar Focus Range (Displayed when shooting with Auto Focus, macro, or manual - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 70
without image deterioration is possible with image sizes of "5M (2560 × 1920 pixels)" and smaller. The range in which you can use digital zoom without image deterioration is indicated on the display. The deterioration point depends on the image size. • When shooting with "Auto Framing", the image - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 71
This will help to avoid deteriorated images due to accidentally switching over from optical zoom to digital zoom when shooting snapshots. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "REC" tab, select "Digital Zoom" and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select "Off" and then press [SET]. • If you - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 72
to 10.8') Telephoto : 0.5 m to 1.8 m (1.6' to 5.9') • The flash range changes in accordance with optical zoom. 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2. Use [S] and [T] to select the second option from the top flash window is not blocked by your fingers or the camera strap. Flash SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT 72 - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 73
when the light from the flash reflects off of the retina of the eye. When red-eye reduction is selected as the flash mode, the camera fires a pre-flash to cause the irises in the eyes of any people in the image to close, which reduces the chance of red eye - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 74
■ Changing the Flash Intensity 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "Quality" tab, select "Flash Intensity" and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select the flash intensity setting you want and then press [SET]. You can set one of five levels, from -2 (weakest) to +2 (strongest). - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 75
, ambient temperature, etc.) With a fully charged battery, it takes anywhere from a few seconds to 7 seconds. • Shooting with flash turned off when lighting is dim results in a slow shutter speed, which can cause image blur due to hand movement. Secure the camera with a tripod, etc. • With red eye - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 76
: one image 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, the next image one second after the camera gets ready to shoot after the first image, and the final image one second after the camera gets ready to shoot after the second image. Self-timer is disabled. 1. In the REC mode, press - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 77
to get ready to shoot again after it shoots an image depends on the image size and quality settings, whether or not a memory card is loaded in the camera, and the flash charge condition. • No self-timer operation can be performed when recording with the any of the following settings. - Normal-speed - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 78
at a speed that is faster than Normal-speed Continuous Shutter, until memory becomes full. Image size is fixed at 2M (1600 × 1200 pixels press the shutter button, the camera records the monitor screen image and the area enclosed in the selection boundary, digitally zoomed to twice its normal size. - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 79
and high- speed continuous shutter depend on the type of memory card being used and the amount free space available in memory. When shooting to built-in memory, continuous shutter shooting is relatively slow. Recording with Zoom Continuous Shutter 1. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to move the selection - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 80
• Zoom continuous shutter cannot be used in combination with any of the following features. - Digital Zoom - Face recognition • Zoom continuous shutter mode, keep the camera still until all recording is finished. • A continuous shutter operation may stop part way through if memory capacity runs low. - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 81
shutter mode is somewhat lower resolution and more prone to digital noise than images recorded with the normal-speed continuous shutter a Snapshot You can add an audio recording to snapshots, if you want. Use this feature to add a verbal explanation or a description of the mood to a snapshot, or to - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 82
you do not press the shutter button. • To turn off the audio snapshot feature, select "Off" in step 3 of the procedure under "Turning on Audio you do not block the camera's microphone with your fingers while recording. • Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far away from - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 83
a continuous shutter mode. You can, however, add audio to such a snapshot after you record it (page 177). Face Recognition The face recognition feature gives priority to the human faces in an image for focus and brightness settings. The following describes to two available face recognition modes - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 84
from the top in the operation panel (Face Recognition). 3. Use [W] and [X] to select " Face Detection: Normal" and then press [SET]. 4. Point the camera at the subjects. The camera will detect the faces of any people in the image. The detected faces all will be bounded by frames after detection is - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 85
recording screen. • To re-record the face data, select "Cancel". NOTE • You can have up to six sets of face data recorded in the camera. • Face data is stored in the camera's built-in memory, in a folder named "FAMILY" (page 239). Any manipulation of the data in the "FAMILY" folder can cause the - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 86
■ Using Edit Family to Assign a Priority Level to Recorded Face Data After recording face data, you can assign a name and a priority level that controls how the data is applied when shooting a snapshot. 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2. Use [S] and [T] to select the third option from the top in - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 87
All Files" (page 189) to delete the face data you want. • You can exit this procedure by pressing [MENU]. NOTE • Formatting the camera's built-in memory (page 202) deletes all the recorded face data. ■ Shooting a Snapshot using Recorded and Edited Face Data After you record and edit face data - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 88
will detect the faces of the people whose face data has been saved in camera memory. The detected faces all will be bounded by frames after detection is complete. • The frames will be colored according to the priority level of the - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 89
away or very small - A face that is very close or very large - A face in an area that is very dark • Face detection is not supported for animals or other nonhuman subjects. • Even if you have the face of a family member recorded, the person's facial expression, shooting conditions, or other factors - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 90
no other focus mode is supported. • When shooting with the camera held sideways (for a portrait orientation shot camera held normally (landscape orientation). • Face recognition cannot be used in combination with any of the following features. - Images recorded with certain BEST SHOT scenes (Business cards - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 91
SHOOTING A MOVIE Movie Image Quality Before shooting a movie, you should specify a movie image quality setting. Movie image quality is a standard that determines the detail, smoothness, and clarity of a movie during playback. Shooting with the high-quality (HQ) setting will result in better image - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 92
Movie File Formats Movies are recorded using H.264/AVC MOV format. Movies you shoot with your camera can be played back on a computer using QuickTime 7. Movie Size The following shows the approximate movie file size for a oneminute movie. Image Quality UHQ UHQ - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 93
• You cannot use flash while shooting a movie. • The camera also records audio. Note the following points when Microphone shooting a movie band will be recorded in the case of a movie. • Certain types of memory cards take longer to record data, which can cause movie frames to be dropped. " - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 94
is disabled while shooting a movie. Digital zoom only is available while shooting a movie. If you want to use a particular optical zoom setting, make sure you select it before you press the shutter button to start movie recording (page 69). • The effects of camera movement in an image become more - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 95
, press the shutter button again. IMPORTANT! • Movie data is continually recorded and stored in a buffer before you press the shutter button. Keep the camera pointed at the subject. Then at the right moment, press the shutter button. When you press the shutter button, the remaining recording time of - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 96
Press the shutter button again to stop shooting. Movie recording also will stop automatically if memory becomes full before you press the shutter button. IMPORTANT! • When Past Movie is selected, the camera continually updates an internal buffer that holds about five seconds of movie images of what - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 97
USING BEST SHOT With BEST SHOT, you simply select the sample scene that is like the one you are trying to shoot, and the camera sets up automatically. Even difficult backlight scenes (which result in the main subject being too dark if set up improperly) come out looking great! ■ Some - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 98
controller towards [ ] or [ ] will display text that explains the settings configured by the selected scene. Slide the zoom controller towards [ ] or [ ] again to return to the scene selection screen (page 100). • To return to "Auto", select Scene 1, which is " " (Auto). Pressing [MENU] while - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 99
IMPORTANT! • Night Scene, Fireworks scenes use slow shutter speeds. Since a slow shutter speed increases the chance of digital noise in the image, the camera automatically performs a digital noise reduction process on slow shutter images. Because of this, such images take longer to store after you - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 100
scene, select it with the boundary on the scene selection screen and then slide the zoom controller towards [ ] or [ ]. NOTE • If you select a scene by on the display. • To return to the scene selection screen, slide the zoom controller towards [ ] or [ ] again. • To scroll through available BEST - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 101
then press [SET]. Your BEST SHOT scene will be assigned the name "Recall User Scene", along with a scene number. IMPORTANT! • Formatting the camera's built-in memory (page 202) deletes all the user BEST SHOT scene files. NOTE • You can check the settings of the currently selected BEST SHOT scene by - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 102
delete a BEST SHOT user scene. 1. In the REC mode, press [BS]. 2. Slide the zoom controller towards [ ] or [ ] to display its explanation screen. 3. Use [W] and [X] to of Hand and Subject Movement You can turn on the camera's Anti Shake feature to reduce image blur due to subject movement or hand - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 103
(page 102). • Anti Shake may not work with a very low shutter speed. If this happens, use a tripod to stabilize the camera. • The camera sometimes performs an automatic noise reduction operation to reduce digital noise in images recorded under certain lighting conditions. This operation causes the - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 104
, use a tripod to protect against the effects of hand movement. • The camera sometimes performs an automatic noise reduction operation to reduce digital noise in images recorded under certain lighting conditions. This operation causes the camera to take longer than normal to store the image and be - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 105
Keystone Correction After Keystone Correction ■ Selecting a Business Shot Scene 1. In the REC mode, press [BS]. 2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the "Business cards and documents" or the "White board, etc." scene and then press [SET]. Whichever you select will remain in effect until you - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 106
the currently selected correction candidate. If there is a black boundary, it means that the black boundary is indicating a second possible candidate. If there is no second candidate (black boundary), jump directly to step 3. • If the camera is unable to detect any keystone correction candidate at - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 107
is against a background that allows its outline to stand out. • Digital zoom is disabled while shooting with a Business Shot scene. However, you can use optical zoom. • The maximum Business Shot image size is 2M (1600 × 1200 pixels), even if the camera is configured for a larger image size. When the - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 108
initial temporary image. • The initial temporary image is not saved in memory. The final image is saved in memory when you perform step 3, below. 2. Align the guidelines that [W], [X]. left, and right Enlarge the subject Slide zoom controller towards [ ]. Reduce the size of the subject Slide - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 109
This saves the image in memory. IMPORTANT! • An ID photo is always saved as 5M (2560 × 1920 pixels), regardless of the camera's current image size setting. ■ of an old, faded photograph and then use the camera's built-in advanced digital camera technology to restore it. ■ Before Recording with Old - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 110
and then saves the original recorded image. An error message will appear (page 258), without displaying the photograph contour confirmation screen, if the camera is unable to find the contour of the photograph. 2. Use [W] and [X] to select the candidate you want to correct. 110 USING BEST SHOT - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 111
operation at any point and save the image as-is, press [MENU]. IMPORTANT! • Digital zoom is disabled while recording with Old Photo. However, you can use optical zoom. • When recording the image of a photograph, the camera will not be able to recognize the shape of the photograph in the following - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 112
]. 2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select "Layout", and then press [SET]. 3. Use [W] and [X] to select a background color. 4. Press the shutter button to record the first image. The camera will record the first snapshot and then get ready for the next one. Frame 112 USING BEST SHOT - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 113
! • Only the final multi-snapshot image is saved in camera memory. The individual snapshots are not saved. • The size of camera is changed automatically as shown below. - ISO Sensitivity: Auto (fixed) - AF Area: Spot (fixed) • The following functions are disabled during Layout Shot. - Digital Zoom - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 114
Auto Tracking a Moving Subject (Auto Framing) With auto tracking, a boundary area follows a moving subject, making it easy to snap an image with the subject in the center. 1. In the REC mode, press [BS]. 2. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select "Auto Framing", and then press [SET]. 3. Align the - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 115
ADVANCED SETTINGS Changing the Focus Mode Your camera provides you with the five focus modes when shooting scenery and other faraway images. Infinity Manual Focus is performed manually. Focus • Focus range varies with optical zoom factor. Optical Zoom Factor Range 1X 10cm to (0.3' to ) 3X - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 116
Mode Icon Using Auto Focus 1. Align the monitor screen's focus frame with the subject you want to focus and then halfpress the shutter button. This camera will perform the focus operation. You can tell if the image is in focus by checking the operation lamp and the focus frame color. Operation - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 117
focusing is not possible because the subject is closer than the Auto Focus range, the camera will switch to the Macro Focus range automatically (Auto Macro). • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while shooting with Auto Focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 118
NOTE • When Macro Focus cannot focus properly because the subject is too far away, the camera will switch to the Auto Focus range automatically (Auto Macro). • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while shooting with Macro Focus, values will appear on the monitor screen as shown below - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 119
setting: Spot To do this: Select this setting: When the shutter button is half-pressed, have the camera automatically select one or more of nine possible focus frames • If the camera is able to focus on multiple points, all applicable focus frames turn green. Multi Half-pressing the shutter - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 120
NOTE • When you select " Multi" as the focus area, nine focus frames appear on the monitor screen. The camera will automatically determine the optimum focus frame(s), which will change to green on the monitor screen. Spot / Tracking Multi Focus Frame Focus Frame • " Multi" cannot - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 121
Using 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 focused on is not within the focus frame in the center of the screen. • Use focus lock with " Spot" or " Tracking" focus. 1. Align the monitor screen's focus frame with - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 122
faster than normal Auto Focus. This helps to avoid missing a special moment while you wait for the camera to Auto Focus. • Some images may be out of focus when Quick Shutter is used. 1. you are using a very high zoom factor. In this case, you should use Auto Focus instead. 122 ADVANCED SETTINGS - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 123
Focus is selected as the focus mode, press the shutter button to shoot. Using Manual Focus With Manual Focus, the camera automatically enlarges the subject on the monitor screen, which helps you manually adjust focus. Manual focus can be used for shoot such images as moving trains. Before the train - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 124
do not perform any operation for about two seconds. 3. Press the shutter button to shoot. NOTE • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 68) while shooting with manual focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range. Example: MF cm - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 125
Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift) You can manually adjust an image's exposure value (EV value) before shooting it. This feature helps to achieve better results when shooting a backlit subject, a strongly lit subject indoors, or a subject that is against a dark background. Exposure Compensation - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 126
mode will return to multi-pattern metering when you change the exposure compensation value to 0.0 (page 130). • You can use the key customization feature to configure the [W] and [X] buttons so they control EV shift (page 138). This comes in handy when adjusting exposure compensation while viewing - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 127
the White Balance Setting Manually" (page 128). MWB Manual WB NOTE • When "Auto" is selected for the white balance setting, the camera automatically determines the white point of the subject. Certain subject colors and light source conditions can cause problems when the camera tries to determine - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 128
the lens is aimed at on the monitor screen using the current manual white balance settings. If you want to use the current settings, jump directly to step 5. 4. Under the lighting conditions you plan to use when shooting, point the camera at a blank white piece of paper so it fills the entire - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 129
ISO sensitivity setting can cause digital noise, which makes an sensitivity can cause problems with subjects that close to the camera. • "Auto" ISO sensitivity always is used for movies, regardless of the current ISO sensitivity setting. • You can use the key customization feature - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 130
focus area to measure light. Use this metering method when you want to exert some control over exposure, without leaving settings totally up to the camera. Spot Spot metering takes readings at a very small area. Use this metering method when you want exposure to be set according to the brightness of - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 131
displayed on the monitor screen when you return to the REC mode information display (page 244). NOTE • You can use the key customization feature to configure the [W] and [X] buttons so they control the metering mode setting (page 138). Reducing the Effects of Overexposure and Underexposure You can - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 132
also correct the dynamic range of a photograph you have already shot (page 171). Enhancing Human Skin Textures You can use the procedure below to reduce digital noise from human skin in the recorded image and enhance its texture. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "Quality" tab, select - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 133
's Color Filter Effects The camera's filter feature lets you add color tints to your images as you shoot them. The color effect look just like what you would get by installing a color filter on the lens of the camera. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "Quality" tab, select "Color Filter - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 134
Controlling Color Saturation Use the following procedure to adjust the saturation of colors in your images. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "Quality" tab, select "Saturation" and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. You can specify one - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 135
The recording date and time are determined in accordance with the camera's clock settings (pages 11, 194) when the snapshot is recorded. • Digital zoom is not supported while date stamping is turned on. • Date stamping is not supported for the following types of images. - Some BEST SHOT images (Auto - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 136
. Example Histograms A histogram towards the left side results when the overall image is dark. A histogram that is too far to the left may result in "black out" of the dark areas of an image, as shown in the nearby image. 136 ADVANCED SETTINGS - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 137
A histogram towards the right side results when the overall image is light. A histogram that is too far to the right may result in "white out" of the light areas of an image, as shown in the nearby image. An overall well-balanced histogram results when the overall image is at optimal lightness. - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 138
functions are also available in the REC mode to help make your digital image more efficient and enjoyable. • Assign functions to the [W] and [X] keys • Display an on-screen grid for easy image composition • Review an image you just recorded • Register initial power up settings • Reset settings - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 139
grid Hide the grid Select this setting: On Off Displaying the Image You Just Recorded (Image Review) When you purchase your camera, it is initially configured with the Image Review feature turned on. Image Review displays the image you just recorded so you can check it. 1. In the REC mode, press - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 140
text appears only when "Metering", "White Balance", "Self-timer" or "EV shift" respectively is assigned to the [W] and [X] keys with the key customization feature (page 138). 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "REC" tab, select "Icon Help" and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 141
Configure Power On Default Settings You can configure the camera so it saves certain settings in "mode memory" whenever it is turned off, and restores the settings the next time you turn the camera back on. This keeps you from having to configure the camera each time you turn it off and on. See - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 142
Setting BEST SHOT*1 Flash Focus White Balance ISO AF Area Metering Self-timer Flash Intensity Digital Zoom MF Position Zoom Position*2 Mode Mode Memory Off Memory On Exits BEST SHOT when camera is turned off. Auto AF (Auto Focus) Auto Auto Setting at power off Spot Multi Off 0 On Focus - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 143
, which are the ones that are configured when you first purchase the camera. See "Menu Reference" on page 247 for the initial factory default , select "Cancel". IMPORTANT! • The following are not initialized when you reset the camera (page 249). - Home Time setup - World Time setup - Adjust - Date - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 144
SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES Viewing a Snapshot Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera's monitor screen. 1. Press [ ] to enter the PLAY mode. [] • This will display one of the snapshots in memory, along with some information about the settings used to shoot it (page 246). File - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 145
at first, but it will soon be replaced by an image with better definition. Note that if you copy an image from another type of digital camera, only a rough image may be shown on the monitor screen. To switch to the REC mode Press [ ]. Listening to the Audio of an Audio Snapshot - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 146
Press [MENU]. You can adjust volume while playback is in progress or paused only. Viewing a Movie Use the following procedure to view a movie on the camera's monitor screen. 1. Enter the PLAY mode and then use [W] and [X] to display the movie you want to play. • Check the file type icon. The file - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 147
and [X] to move around and view the parts of the image that do not fit on the monitor screen. Slide the zoom controller in the direction of [ ] ( ). Stop playback Press [MENU]. IMPORTANT! • Playback may not be possible for movies not recorded with this camera. 147 VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 148
is slightly smaller than normal. 4. After the setting is the way you want, press [SET]. Playing a Slideshow on the Camera The slideshow feature lets you play the files stored in memory in sequence, automatically. You can configure the slideshow so it plays the files the way you want. 1. In the PLAY - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 149
slideshow, from start to finish.) Interval (Select the interval between slides.) • All images: Includes all snapshots, movies, and audio in memory. • Only: Includes snapshots and audio snapshots only. • Only: Includes movies only. • One Image: Includes only one specific image (selected using - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 150
play back repeatedly within the time specified by the slideshow "Time" setting. • In image copied from a computer or an image recorded with a different type of digital camera may remain on the screen longer than the time specified by "Interval". 150 VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 151
that plays when you execute "Effect" to other background music. ● Supported File File Types: IMA ADPCM format WAV files Sampling Frequencies: 22.05 file to a memory card, load the card into the camera. 2. Perform one of the following operations to open the memory card or built-in memory. • Windows 1 - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 152
! • The background music files will be loop played in sequence. • If both the memory card loaded in the camera and the camera's built-in memory contain background music files, the files on the memory card are played. • See the user documentation that comes with your computer for information about - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 153
White TV Video Audio AUDIO IN Jacks (White) VIDEO IN Jack (Yellow) USB/AV connector • When connecting the bundled AV cable to the camera's USB/AV port, insert the plug into the port until you feel it click securely into place. Failure to insert the plug fully can result - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 154
[S] (DISP) to change the display contents. • Audio is monaural. • Certain TVs may cut off part of the images. • Audio is initially output by the camera at maximum volume. When you first start displaying images, set the TV volume control at a relatively low level and then adjust it as required. 154 - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 155
. To view the image that is being recorded, connect a TV or other monitor to the DVD recorder or video deck that is connected to the camera. For information about connecting a monitor to the DVD recorder or video deck and about how to record, see the user documentation that comes with the - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 156
• Images will not display correctly unless the camera's video signal output setting matches the video signal system of the TV or other video equipment. • Images will not display correctly on a TV or video equipment that is not NTSC or PAL. Zooming the Displayed Image Perform the following procedure - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 157
the lower right corner of the monitor screen shows what part of the zoomed image is currently displayed. To return to image to normal size Press [ ! • Depending on the image size, some images may not be able to be zoomed to the full 8 times normal size. Using the 12-image Screen You can use - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 158
date of a particular month. This screen helps to make searching for an image quicker and easier. 1. In the PLAY mode, slide the zoom controller towards [ ] ( ) twice. This displays the calendar screen. • You can also display the calendar by pressing Year/Month [MENU], selecting the "PLAY - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 159
IMPORTANT! • Note following points about how certain editing functions of the camera affect the date with which the image is associated on the calendar screen. Performing this type of editing operation: Keystone, Color Correction, Resize, Trimming, Copy, - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 160
EDITING IMAGES Resizing a Snapshot You can reduce the size of a snapshot and save the result as a separate snapshot. The original snapshot is also retained. You can resize a snapshot to any one of the following sizes. Image Size (Pixels) Print Size Larger 5M* 2560 × 1920 A3 Print 3M 2048 × 1536 - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 161
crop. 2. Press [MENU]. 3. On the "PLAY" tab, select "Trimming" and then press [X]. • This operation can be performed only while a snapshot is on the monitor screen. Zoom Factor Represents Snapshot Area Part of image that is currently displayed. 161 EDITING IMAGES - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 162
4. Use the zoom controller to zoom, and [S], [T], [W], and [X] to move around the zoomed image to display the part you want to extract. 5. Press [SET] to extract the displayed part and save it as a separate file. • To exit the - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 163
Color Restoration to Correct the Color of an Old Photograph Color restoration let you correct the old color of a photograph shot with a digital camera. This function is useful for correcting existing old photographs, posters, etc. • Performing color restoration on an image causes a new (restored) 2M - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 164
zoom the cropping boundary. 7. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to move the selection boundary to the desired location and then press [SET]. The camera as the original one. • When you display a restored image on the camera's monitor screen, the date and time indicate when the image was originally recorded - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 165
, display the image to confirm that the date and time are correct. IMPORTANT! • The date and time stamped into an image using the Time Stamp feature cannot be edited (page 135). • You cannot edit the date and time of an image that is protected. Unprotect the image and then edit the - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 166
currently on the monitor screen. This feature comes in handy with a snapshot that data. It simply alters how the snapshot is displayed on the camera's monitor screen. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU first remove its protection (page 182). • Zoomed images cannot be rotated. • The original (unrotated - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 167
Combining Multiple Snapshots into a Single Image (Layout Print) You can use the following procedure to insert snapshots into the frames of a layout and produce a new image that contains multiple snapshots. • Layout pattern (Two Images) • Layout pattern (Three Images) 3. On the "PLAY" tab, select - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 168
there is a snapshot in all of the layout frames. IMPORTANT! • Layout Print is not supported when the image size is "3:2 (3648 × 2432 pixels)" or "16:9 (3648 × 2048 pixels)". • When you display a layout image on the camera's monitor screen, the date and time indicates when the last image added to the - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 169
when you originally recorded the image. If you used the "Auto" or "Manual" white balance setting when you recorded the image, "Cancel" will be selected original image also remains in memory. • When you display an image whose white balance has been adjusted on the camera's monitor screen, the date - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 170
the brightness of an image creates a new image with the new brightness level. The original image also remains in memory. • When you display a brightness adjusted image on the camera's monitor screen, the date and time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the brightness was - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 171
Dynamic Range correction on an image causes the new (corrected) version to be stored as a separate file. • When you display a corrected image on the camera's monitor screen, the date and time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was corrected. 171 EDITING IMAGES - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 172
that is shorter than five seconds cannot be edited. • The movie editing operation is supported only for movies that were recorded with this camera. • You will not be able to edit a movie if the amount of remaining memory capacity is less than the size of the movie file you want to edit. If - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 173
1. 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 monitor screen. If it isn't, press [SET] again. Cut icon 3. Press [T]. • You could also perform the following steps in place of steps 1 through 3 above. 1 In the - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 174
operation will take considerable time to complete. Wait until the "Busy... Please wait..." message disappears from the monitor screen before performing any operation on the camera. Note that a cut operation can take a very long time if the movie being edited is long. 174 EDITING IMAGES - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 175
Creating a Snapshot of a Movie Frame (MOTION PRINT) MOTION 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 described below. 9-frame Snapshot 1-frame Snapshot This format puts the selected movie frame in the center, the - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 176
frame you want, press [SET]. • If you selected "9 frames" in step 4, the camera will create a 9-frame snapshot with the frame you selected in step 6 in the center. • If you selected "1 frame" in step 4, the camera will create a snapshot of the frame you selected in step 6. IMPORTANT! • MOTION PRINT - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 177
USING AUDIO Adding Audio to a Snapshot The dubbing feature of your camera lets you add audio to a snapshot after you shoot it. A snapshot that includes audio (regardless of whether the audio was recorded on the spot or - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 178
to stop audio recording. Recording will stop automatically after about 30 seconds if you do not press the shutter button. NOTE • Your camera supports the following audio data formats. - Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM (.WAV extension) - Approximate Audio File Size: 165KB (30-second recording at 5.5KB per - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 179
the recording. 4. Press the shutter button again to stop audio recording and return to the screen in step 3. • Recording also will stop automatically if memory becomes full. 5. Now you can repeat steps 3 and 4 to record more, or you can exit this procedure by pressing [BS] and selecting another BEST - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 180
NOTE • You can also play back Voice Recording data on your computer using QuickTime. • Your camera supports the following audio data formats. - Audio Data: WAVE/ADPCM (.WAV extension) - Approximate Audio File Size: 165 KB (30-second recording at 5.5KB per second) • See - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 181
are assigned automatically by the camera. • For details about how folders are organized in memory, see "Memory Folder Structure" (page 239 new folder to CIMG0026.JPG be created automatically. Serial number Extension (4 digits) Folders Folders are named from 100CASIO* to 999CASIO* • There can - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 182
computer. For details about how file names are displayed on the camera's monitor screen, see page 244. • The total number of folders and files that is allowed depends on the image size and quality, and capacity of the memory card being used for storage. Protecting a File Against Deletion You can - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 183
unprotect a specific file Perform the procedure under "Protecting a Specific File", but in step 4 select "Off" instead of "On". ■ Protecting All Files in Memory 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the "PLAY" tab, select "Protect" and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select "All Files : On - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 184
personal snapshots that you do not want displayed during normal PLAY mode operations. FAVORITE folder snapshots remain in camera memory, even if you change to a different memory card. IMPORTANT! • The FAVORITE folder can be used for snapshots only. Saving an audio snapshot in the FAVORITE folder - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 185
steps to view FAVORITE folder contents on your computer. 1. Remove the memory card from the camera. 2. Connect the camera to the computer. 3. Perform the required operations on your computer to navigate to the camera's memory and display the FAVORITE folder contents. FAVORITE folder icon 5. After - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 186
and copy a file from your memory card to another person's memory card. 1 Copy the file from your memory card to the camera's built-in memory. 2 Remove your memory card and insert the other person's memory card. 3 Copy the file from built-in memory to the other memory card. IMPORTANT! • You can copy - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 187
■ Copying a Single File from a Memory Card to Built-in Memory With this procedure, files must be copied one-by-one. 1. Load the memory card that contains the file you want to copy into the camera. 2. Turn on the camera, enter the PLAY mode and then press [MENU]. 3. On the "PLAY" tab, select "Copy" - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 188
need, or after you transfer them to your computer's hard disk or print them. This frees up memory for new files. You can delete one specific file, or you can delete all files currently in memory. Here we will explain the different file delete procedures, including how to delete snapshots from the - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 189
Deleting All Files 1. 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 confirmation message that appears, use [S] and [T] to select "Yes". • To cancel the delete operation, select "No" instead of "Yes". 4. Press [SET]. • - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 190
OTHER SETTINGS Configuring Camera Sound Settings Your camera lets you configure the following sound settings. • Type of sound and volume for shutter release and other operations • Volume level for movie and Voice Recording - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 191
■ Setting the Operation Tone Volume Level 1. Press [MENU]. 2. On the "Set Up" tab, select "Sounds" and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select " Operation". 4. Use [W] and [X] to specify the playback volume setting you want and then press [SET]. • You can set the volume to one of eight levels - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 192
images that you can select for the startup screen. - Special startup screen images built into the camera - Snapshots - Audio snapshots (Audio does not play.) • Only one startup screen image can • Formatting built-in memory (page 202) will delete the current startup screen image. 192 OTHER SETTINGS - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 193
want and then press [SET]. To have the camera do this: Select this setting: Remember the numbers used for files. Files will be named using the next sequential number, even if files are deleted or if a blank memory card is loaded. • If a memory card is loaded that already has files stored on it - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 194
Time Setting When 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 already have your Home City setting configured correctly, you can use the procedure under "Setting the Date and Time for Your Home City - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 195
■ Setting the Date and Time for Your Home City 1. Press [MENU]. 2. On the "Set Up" tab, select "Adjust" and then press [X]. 3. Set the date and the time. To do this: Move the cursor between settings Change the setting at the cursor location Toggle between 12-hour and 24-hour format Do this: - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 196
NOTE • This setting also affects the Operation Panel date format as shown below (page 54). When this date format setting The Operation Panel is selected: date appears as: YY/MM/DD or MM/DD/YY MM/DD DD/MM/YY DD/MM Using World Time You can use the World Time screen to view the current time in - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 197
4. Use [S] and [T] to select "City" and then press [X]. • To configure the summer time setting, use [S] and [T] to select "DST" and then select "On". • Summer time is used in some areas to advance the current time setting by one hour during the summer months. • Use of summer time depends on the - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 198
can use the procedure below to select a display text language. • The number and types of languages depend on the geographic area where the camera was marketed. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. On the "Set Up" tab, select "Language" and then press [X]. 3. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the setting you want - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 199
Changing the Brightness of the Monitor Screen You can use the following procedure to change the brightness of the monitor screen. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the "Set Up" tab, select "Screen", and then press [X]. 3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. When you - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 200
want and then press [SET]. When you want to connect to this type Select this of device: setting: Computer or a printer that supports USB DIRECT-PRINT (page 204) With this setting, the computer sees the camera as an external storage device. Use this setting for normal transfer of images from the - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 201
configure both keys to do this when pressed: Turn on the camera Turn on or turn off the camera Do not turn on the camera Select this setting: Power On Power On/Off Disable NOTE • With "Power On/Off", the camera turns off when you press [ ] (REC) in the REC mode - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 202
is in progress. • Never open the battery cover while formatting is in progress. Doing so can cause the camera to stop operating normally. 1. Check to make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera. • If there is a memory card loaded in the camera, remove it. 2. Press [MENU]. 3. On the - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 203
. Professional Print Service (page 204) Take the memory card that contains the images you want to print to a professional print service. • You 204) Home Print on a printer that supports PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT, or on a printer equipped with a memory card slot. • You can use DPOF settings - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 204
to find out if it supports PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT, for new printer versions, etc. • Never disconnect cables or perform any camera operation while printing is in progress. Doing so can cause a printer error. Using Professional Print Service Take a memory card that contains the images you - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 205
compatible PictBridge compatible Select this setting: Mass Storage PTP 4. Check the battery level indicator to make sure that the battery is fully charged, and then turn off the camera. • If battery power is low, replace the battery. • The camera does not draw power over the USB cable. 5. Use the - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 206
components. • 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 your printer. USB ports and cable plugs are shaped for proper positioning. 6. Turn on the printer. 7. Load paper into the printer. 8. Turn on - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 207
wait..." will appear on the monitor screen. The message will disappear after a short while, even though printing is still being performed. Pressing any camera button will cause the printing status message to re-appear. The print menu screen will re-appear when printing is complete. • If you selected - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 208
are recorded on the memory card. After configuring settings you can use the memory card to print on a home printer that supports DPOF or take the memory card to a professional print service. With DPOF, you can configure settings while viewing the actual images on the camera's monitor screen, so - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 209
5. Use [S] and [T] to specify the number of copies. • You can specify up to 99 for the number of copies. Specify 0 if you do not want to print the image. 6. If you want to include the date in the image, press [BS] to change the displayed date stamping setting to "On". • To turn off date stamping, - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 210
images to 00. Tell your print service about your DPOF settings! If you take a memory card to a professional print service, be sure to tell them that professional print services do not support DPOF printing. Check with your service before ordering prints. • The camera's Date Stamping feature stamps - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 211
Protocols Your camera supports the protocols described below. ■ PictBridge Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) ■ USB DIRECT-PRINT Seiko Epson Corporation ■ PRINT Image Matching III Using image editing software and printing on a printer that also supports PRINT Image Matching III makes - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 212
currently on your computer screen and transfer it to camera memory. * You can also transfer images to a computer for viewing and storage without connecting the camera, by removing the memory card from the camera and reading the contents of the card with your computer (page 237). The procedures you - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 213
215 official EXILIM Website at http://www.exilim.com/ Transfer of images from the camera and management of Uploader for files to XP (SP2)/ CASIO 224 YouTube 2000 (SP4) Objective Windows Version does not already have Adobe View the User's Guide 2000/Me/ 98SE/98 Reader or Adobe Acrobat - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 214
hard disk) YouTube Uploader for CASIO • Sufficient memory to run the operating system • 1.0 Memory : At least 64MB HD : At least 2MB Adobe Reader 8 CPU : Pentium III Class Processor Memory QuickTime 7 CPU : Pentium or higher Memory : At least 128MB OS : Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 / XP IMPORTANT! • - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 215
under a dual-processor environment is not supported. • Operation may not be possible your computer by connecting to the camera. • You can connect the camera to your computer to view and Windows Vista, XP, 2000, and Me. Simply connect the camera to your computer. - If your computer is running Windows - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 216
2) View and copy the images you want (page 219). ■ Connecting the Camera to Your Computer the First Time 1. Make sure the camera's battery is fully charged. 2. Turn on the camera, and then press [MENU]. • It makes no difference whether the camera is in the REC mode or the PLAY mode. 3. Select the - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 217
or your computer. USB ports and cable plugs are shaped for proper positioning. 6. Turn on the camera. USB Port USB/AV connector • When connecting the bundled USB cable to the camera's USB/AV port, insert the plug into the port until you feel it click securely into place. Failure to insert the - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 218
puts it into the USB mode, which is indicated by the camera's operation lamp lighting green. In this mode, your computer recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or the camera's built-in memory if it does not have a memory card loaded) as a removable disk. From now on, you will not have - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 219
2000/Me/98SE/98 users: Doubleclick "My Computer". 2. Double-click "Removable Disk". • Your computer recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or built-in memory if there is no card) as a removable disk. 3. Double-click the "DCIM" folder. 4. Double-click the folder that contains the image - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 220
a copy of the files that are in camera memory on your computer. IMPORTANT! • Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files that are in the camera's built-in memory or memory card. Doing so can cause problems with the camera's image management data, which will make it - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 221
from the computer Windows Vista/XP/98SE/98 Users Press the camera's [ON/OFF] button. After making sure that the camera's operation lamp is not lit green, disconnect the camera from the computer. Windows 2000/Me Users Click card services in the task tray on your computer screen, and disable the - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 222
for Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM. 5. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to install Photo Diagnostic Tool. 1. On your computer, click "Start", "All Programs", "Accessories", "System Tools" and then "System Information". 2. On the "Tools" USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 223
. 4. Click "Install" for QuickTime 7. 5. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to install QuickTime 7. are necessary to play back movies recorded with this camera on a Windows computer. Operating System : Windows Vista/XP/2000 Memory : Pentium M, 1GHz or higher Pentium 4, - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 224
You Tube" BEST SHOT scene, install YouTube Uploader for CASIO from the CD-ROM that comes with the camera. What is YouTube? YouTube is a site managed by YouTube Uploader for CASIO. 5. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to install YouTube Uploader for CASIO. ■ Uploading - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 225
camera. • YouTube Uploader for CASIO will start up automatically. • The first time you start up YouTube Uploader, a dialog box will appear and ask you to enter your YouTube user ID and your password, and to configure network environment settings. Follow the instructions files in camera memory. Select - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 226
computer system requirements. 4. Click "Install" for Photo Transport. 5. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to install Photo Transport. ■ Transferring image files to the camera 1. First, connect the camera to your computer. • See page 216 for information about connecting the - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 227
Transfer button, and then release the mouse button. Settings button Help button Exit button 4. Follow the instructions that appear on the display to transfer the image file to the camera. • The image transfer method and detailed image settings used depend on the Photo Transport settings. For - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 228
to your computer. • See page 216 for information about connecting the camera to your computer. 2. On your computer, click "Start", "All Programs", "Casio" and then "Photo Transport". This starts up Photo Transport. 3. Display the screen whose screen capture you want to transfer. 4. Click the Photo - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 229
instructions that appear on the display to transfer a capture of the selected area to the camera about the setup, operational procedures, and troubleshooting, click the Help button. Viewing User the language you want. 3. Click "Manual" to select it and then click "Camera". IMPORTANT! • You must have - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 230
up your Web browser and accesses the user registration website. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to register. Exiting the CD-ROM Menu On the CD-ROM menu, click "Exit". Using the Camera with a Macintosh Install the required software in accordance with what version - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 231
Guide OS X • Use Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader, which comes bundled with 237 your operating system. Viewing and Storing Images on a Macintosh You can view and store images (snapshot and movie files) on your Macintosh by connecting to the camera. IMPORTANT! • Connection is not supported - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 232
to Your Macintosh the First Time 1. Make sure the camera's battery is fully charged. 2. Turn on the camera, and then press [MENU]. • It makes no difference whether the camera is in a REC mode or the PLAY mode. 3. Select the "Set Up" tab, select "USB", and then press [X]. 4. Use [S] and [T] to select - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 233
puts it into the USB mode, which is indicated by the camera's operation lamp lighting green. In this mode, your Macintosh recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or the camera's built-in memory if it does not have a memory card loaded) as a drive. The appearance of the drive icon depends on - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 234
the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the camera and your Macintosh. 2. Turn on the camera. Pressing the camera's [ON/OFF] button puts it into the USB mode, which is indicated by the camera's operation lamp lighting green. ■ Viewing Camera Images on Your Macintosh After connecting the - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 235
the folder on your Macintosh. IMPORTANT! • Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files that are in the camera's built-in memory or memory card. Doing so can cause problems with the camera's image management data, which will make it impossible to play back images on the - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 236
described below are necessary to use your Macintosh to play back movies recorded with this camera. OS : OS X 10.3.9 or greater Required Software : QuickTime 7 or greater proper playback of movies. • Movie file playback is not supported under OS 9. 236 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 237
"Digital Camera" folder and then open the folder for the language whose user's guide you want to view. 3. Open the file named "camera_xx.pdf". • "xx" is the language code (Example: camera_e.pdf is for English.) Registering as a User Internet registration only is supported. Visit the following CASIO - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 238
them. Memory Card Data The camera stores images you shoot and other data in accordance with the Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF). ■ About DCF DCF is a system that defines both image file formats and the structure of the folders that store data. This makes it possible for a digital camera - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 239
files that can be created in built-in memory only. Folder and File Contents • DCIM Folder Folder that contains all of the camera files • Recording Folder Folder that contains files recorded with the camera • Image File File of an image shot with the camera. Extension is "JPG". • Movie File File of - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 240
file is created when you specify an image for use as the startup screen image. ■ Supported Image Files • Image files shot with this camera • DCF-compliant image files Even if an image is DCF-compliant, this camera still may not be able to display it. When displaying an image recorded on another - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 241
■ Built-in Memory and Memory Card Data Handling Precautions • When saving camera data to a computer hard disk, MO disk, or other medium, be sure to transfer the entire DCIM folder and its contents. Changing the name of - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 242
APPENDIX General Guide The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each part is explained. ■ Camera Front 1234 7 56 1 Zoom Controller (pages 68, 156, 157) 2 Shutter (page 61) 3 [ON/OFF] (Power) (page 43) 4 Flash (page 71) 5 AF Assist/Self-timer Lamp (pages 59, 76, 251) 6 - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 243
Bottom cl ck ck Battery/Memory Card Slots (pages 36, 48) cl Tripod Hole Use this hole when attaching to a tripod. ■ Battery Charger 12 3 1 Contacts 2 [CHARGE] lamp 3 AC jack 243 APPENDIX - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 244
in various modes. They do not represent screens that actually appear on the camera. ■ Snapshot Recording Mode Panel : On 1 2345 67 8 cl bm Digital zoom indicator (page 69) bo White Balance Setting (page 126) 5 Metering Mode (page 130) bp Exposure Compensation 6 Remaining Snapshot Memory - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 245
12 bk Panel : Off 9 8 47 51 6 bk 1 Recording Mode 2 Remaining Movie Memory Capacity (page 261) 3 3 Movie Image Quality (page 91) 4 5 6 7 4 Focus Setting (page 126) 8 Exposure Compensation (page 125) 9 Battery Level Indicator (page 40) bk Histogram (page 136) 2 3 98 245 APPENDIX - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 246
Snapshot Playback Mode 12 3 4 bq 5 6 bp 7 8 9 bo bnbmblbk 1 File Type (page 144) bn Recording Mode 2 Protect Indicator (page 182) bo Battery Level Indicator 3 Folder Name/File Name (page 40) (page 181) bp Histogram (page 136) 4 Snapshot Image Quality bq Exposure Compensation (page - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 247
items included on the menus depend on whether the camera is in the REC mode or PLAY mode. Focus) / (Infinity) / (Manual Focus) • (Auto Focus) appears Light On* / Off L/R Key Quick Shutter Audio Snap Grid Digital Zoom Review Icon Help Memory Metering / EV Shift / White Balance / ISO / Self-timer - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 248
/ +1.7 / +2.0 White Balance Auto* / (Daylight) / (Overcast) / (Shade) / N (Day White Fluorescent) / D (Daylight Fluorescent) / (Tungsten) / Manual ISO Auto* / ISO 80 / ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO 400 / ISO 800 / ISO 1600 / ISO 3200 Metering Dynamic Range Multi* / Center weighted / Expand - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 249
/ DD/MM/YY / MM/DD/YY Language Changes the screen text language. • The number and types of languages depend on the geographic area where the camera was marketed. Sleep 30 sec / 1 min* / 2 min / Off Auto Power Off 1 min* / 2 min / 5 min REC / PLAY Power On* / Power On/Off / Disable USB Mass - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 250
All Files : On / Cancel Date/Time - Rotation Resize Trimming Dubbing Copy Rotate* / Cancel 5M (2560 × 1920)* / 3M (2048 × 1536) / VGA (640 × 480) / Cancel - - Built-in Card* / Card Built-in / Cancel "Set Up" Tab • The contents of the "Set Up" tab are the same in the REC mode and PLAY mode. 250 - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 251
indicate the current operational status of the camera. Operation Lamp AF Assist/Self-timer Lamp Memory card is locked. / Cannot create folder. / Memory is full. / Write error. Red Memory card problem. / Memory card is Flashing unformatted. / BEST SHOT setup cannot be registered. / Low battery - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 252
IMPORTANT! • Never remove the memory card from the camera while the operation lamp is Memory card is locked. / Cannot create folder. / Memory is full. / Write error. Flashing Memory card problem. / Memory card is unformatted. / Low battery alert. Battery Charger Lamp Reference The battery charger - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 253
Troubleshooting Guide Finding the Problem and Fixing It Problem Possible Causes and Action Power Supply Power does not turn on. 1) The battery may not be oriented correctly (page 38). 2) The battery may be dead. Charge the battery (page 36). If the battery goes dead soon after being charged, - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 254
Problem The subject is out of focus in the recorded image. The flash does not fire. Camera powers down during self-timer countdown. The monitor screen image is out of focus. There is a vertical line on the monitor screen. There is digital noise in images. Possible Causes and Action The image may - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 255
battery indicator shows " ", charge the battery as soon as possible (page 36). 2) You may have removed the memory card from the camera ). Digital zoom does not work. The zoom bar indicates zoom only up to a zoom factor of 3.0. 1) The digital zoom setting may be turned off. Turn on digital zoom ( - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 256
Problem Playback The color of the playback image is different from what appears on you are shooting. Position the camera so sunlight does not shine directly into the lens. This camera cannot display non-DCF images recorded onto a memory card using another digital camera. Note that you cannot edit - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 257
download from the official EXILIM Website at http://www.exilim.com/ 3) If camera or the battery may have been left with a dead battery. Check the camera setup (pages 11, 198). 2) The may be a problem with the camera's built-in memory the camera on, it means that the camera's built-in memory management - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 258
ERROR There is something wrong with the memory card. Turn off the camera, remove the memory card, and then reload it into the camera. If this message re-appears when you turn the camera back on, format the memory card (page 49). IMPORTANT! • Formatting the memory card deletes all its files. Before - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 259
corrupted. Contact your retailer or an authorized CASIO service center. The card is locked. The LOCK switch of the SD memory card or SDHC memory card loaded in the camera is in the locked position. You cannot store images to or delete images from a memory card that is locked. There are no files - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 260
Type Model Digital Camera EX-Z1080 ■ Camera Functions Image Files Format Recording Media Snapshots: JPEG (Exif Version 2.2); DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 1.0 standard; DPOF compliant Movies: H.264/AVC MOV format Audio: WAV Built-in Memory 11.4 MB SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card MMC - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 261
images 6908 images • Movies Image Quality (Pixels) Approximate Data Rate (Frame Rate) Approximate Recording Time for Builtin Memory 11.4 MB Approximate Recording Time for SD Memory Card 1 GB UHQ 5.8 Megabits/ 16 seconds 640 × 480 second (25 frames/second) 22 minutes, 50 seconds UHQ Wide - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 262
3X optical zoom; 4X digital zoom (Image Size: 10M (3648 × 2736 pixels)) (12X in combination with optical zoom) Focusing Contrast Detection Auto Focus Focus Modes: Auto Focus (snapshot recording only), Macro mode, Pan Focus (movie recording only), Infinity mode, manual focus AF Area: Spot, Multi - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 263
the aperture when an ND filter is being used. • Using optical zoom causes the aperture to change. Auto WB, fixed (6 modes), manual switching Snapshots (Standard): Auto, ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, 35 minutes with built-in memory After Recording: Approximately 30 seconds maximum per image 263 - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 264
LCD 114,960 pixels (479 × 240 pixels) Monitor Screen Built-in quartz digital clock Date and Time: Recorded with image data, Time stamp Auto Calendar: To Battery Life 370 shots 590 minutes 160 minutes 720 minutes Supported Battery: NP-40 (Rated Capacitance: 1300mAh) Storage Medium: SD Memory Card - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 265
battery life. • Frequency of flash, zoom, and Auto Focus usage, and the time the camera is on greatly affects recording time and number of shots values. Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Bundled Accessories battery and accessories) Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40); Battery charger - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 266
38.5 (W) × 38.0 (H) × 9.3 (D) mm (1.52"(W) × 1.50"(H) × 0.37"(D)) Weight Approximately 34 g (1.2 oz) ■ Battery Charger (BC-31L) Power Requirement Output Charging Temperature Chargeable Battery type Full Charge Times Dimensions Weight 100 to 240 V AC, 80 mA, 50/60Hz 4.2V DC, 600 mA 5°C to 35 - Casio EX-Z1080GY | Owners Manual - Page 267
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Digital Camera
User’s Guide
Thank 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 Guide in a safe place for future
reference.
• For the most up-to-date information about this
product, visit the official EXILIM
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