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    E Digital Camera EX-Z30/EX-Z40 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
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    sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Camera Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40) USB Cradle (CA-24) Strap CD-ROM USB Cable Basic Reference • Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on
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    14 Lens 14 Other 14 15 QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery 15 To configure display language and clock settings ..... 16 To record an image 17 To view a recorded image 17 To delete an image 18 19 GETTING READY About This Manual 19 General Guide 20 Camera 20 USB Cradle 21
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    Camera 45 Recording an Image 46 Recording Precautions 48 About Auto Focus 49 About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 49 Using the Optical Viewfinder 50 Using Zoom 51 Optical Zoom 51 Digital Zoom 52 Using the Flash 53 Flash Unit Status 55 Flash White Balance Manually 70 Using
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    112 Deleting All Files 113 114 FILE MANAGEMENT Folders 114 Memory Folders and Files 114 Protecting Files 115 To protect a single file 115 To protect all files in memory 116 Using the FAVORITE Folder 116 To copy a file to the FAVORITE
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    157 USB Connection Precautions 161 Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer . 161 Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer 162 Memory Data 163 DCF Protocol 163 Memory Directory Structure 163 Image Files Supported by the Camera 165 Built-in Memory and Memory Card
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    CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) 174 Computer System Requirements 176 Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows 177 Getting Started 178 Selecting a Language 178 Viewing the Contents of the "Read me" File 178 Installing an Application 179 Viewing User Documentation (PDF
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    manual. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of the EX-Z30/EXZ40. • CASIO Incorporated. • The USB driver (mass storage) uses Phoenix Technologies Ltd. software. Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997 Phoenix
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    missing a special moment while you wait for the camera to Auto Focus. • Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia Cards) for memory expansion (page 136) • Easy Charging (page 28) Just place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge its battery. • Easy Image Transfer (page 151) Transfer images
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    -compatibility between the digital camera and printers. • Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page 143) Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used when specifying images and quantities for printing by professional print services. 10
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    General Precautions Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the EX-Z30/EX-Z40. All references in this manual to "this camera" and "the camera" refer to the CASIO EX-Z30/EX-Z40 Digital Camera. • Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while operating
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    camera's battery and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. Using the camera them to personal computer memory. • Never open the battery compartment cover, disconnect the AC adaptor from the camera, or unplug the
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    Removing the battery, removing the memory card, or placing the camera onto the USB cradle while the operation lamp is still flashing after you turn off the camera - Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the camera from the USB cradle, or disconnecting the AC adaptor from the USB cradle while a data
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    new location. If condensation does form, remove the battery from the camera and leave the battery compartment cover open for a few hours. Lens • Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction. • Fingerprints, dust, or
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    QUICK START GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! 1. Load the battery (page 26). 1 2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery (page 28). • Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera. • It takes about 190 minutes to
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    QUICK START GUIDE To configure display language and clock settings • Be sure to configure the following settings before using the camera to record images. (See page 42 for details.) 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Press [̆] to select the language you want. 1 3. Press [SET]
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    QUICK START GUIDE To record an image Green operation lamp 13 (See page 45 for details the On-screen Menus" (page 39) to change the "REC Mode" setting to " Snapshot". 2. Point the camera at the subject, use the monitor screen or viewfinder to compose the image, and then press the shutter release
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    QUICK START GUIDE To delete an image 1 (See page 112 for details.) 2, 3, 4, 5 1. Press [ ] (PLAY). 2. Press [̄] ( ). 3. Use [̇] and [̈] to display the image you want to delete. 4. Use [̆] and [̄] to
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    following table defines the terminology used in this manual. This term as used in this manual: "this camera" or "the camera" "file memory" "battery" "optional charger unit" Means this: The CASIO EX-Z30/EX-Z40 Digital Camera The location where the camera is currently storing images you record (page
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    GETTING READY General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. Camera I Front I Back 12 3 4 5 6 1 Shutter release button 2 Power button 3 Flash 4 Microphone 5 Self-timer lamp 6 Lens 7 8 90AB H G FE D C 7 Viewfinder 8 Operation
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    . L USB Cradle Simply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB cradle lets you perform the following tasks. • Battery charging (page 23 54 1 Camera connector 2 [USB] lamp 3 [USB] button 4 [CHARGE] lamp 5 [PHOTO] button I Back L Stopper M Memory card slot N Battery compartment M N
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    • EX-Z40 2304 ҂ 1728 pixels 2304 ҂ 1536 (3:2) pixels 1600 ҂ 1200 pixels 1280 ҂ 960 pixels 640 ҂ 480 pixels Movie Recording: recording time 8 Quality FINE NORMAL ECONOMY 9 Built-in memory selected for data storage. Memory card selected for data storage. 0 Date and time A EV value B Battery
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    H D Digital zoom indicator E Shutter speed value E • An out of range aperture or shutter speed causes the corresponding monitor screen F value to turn amber. G F Aperture value G ISO sensitivity H Zoom indicator • Left side indicates optical zoom. • Right side indicates digital zoom. 23
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    5 Quality FINE NORMAL ECONOMY 6 Built-in memory selected for data storage. Memory card selected for data storage. 7 Date and time 8 Battery capacity IMPORTANT! • Some information may not display properly if you display an image that was recorded using a different digital camera model. 24
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    Monitor screen off Indicator Lamps You can find out the operational status of the camera and the USB cradle at a glance by checking the color of the indicator lamps, and whether a lamp is lit or flashing. For details, see "Indicator Lamp Reference" on page 185. Self-timer lamp Green operation
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    to the strap ring as shown in the illustration. Power Requirements Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40). To load the battery 1. While pressing the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the camera, slide the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow, and then
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    ! • Use only the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported. The battery is not charged when you purchase the camera. You need to charge the battery before using the camera for the first time (page 28). • Push the bottom
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    IN 5.3V] connector of the USB cradle, and then plug it in to a household power outlet. • Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera. [DC IN 5.3V] USB Cradle AC Adaptor 3. Release the stopper and pull the battery from the camera. • Take care so you do
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    with local power outlets when traveling abroad. 2. Turn off the camera. 3. Set the camera onto the USB cradle. • Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on. • The [CHARGE] lamp on the USB cradle should turn red, indicating that charging has started. When charging is
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    the [CHARGE] lamp starts flashing red, it means that an error occurs while charging. An error can be caused by any of the following: a problem with the USB cradle, a problem with the camera, or a problem with the battery or how it is loaded. Remove the camera from the USB cradle and see if it works
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    connected securely to the power outlet and USB cradle. • If the same symptoms occur again when you place the camera on the USB cradle after taking the above steps, contact a CASIO authorized service center. I Battery Life Guidelines The battery life guideline values given below indicate the amount
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    GETTING READY Supported Battery: NP-40 (Rated Capacitance: 1230mAh) Storage Medium: SD Memory Card *1 Number of Shots (CIPA) • CIPA Standard • Recording Conditions • Temperature: 23°C (73°F) • Monitor screen: On • Flash: Off • Image recorded every 10 seconds, alternating full wide-angle and full
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    precautions and all operating instructions on hand for future reference. NOTES • The term "battery" in this manual refers to the CASIO NP-40 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery. • Use only the USB cradle (CA-24) that comes with the camera or the optionally available rapid charger unit (BC-30L) to
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    clean tap water and then consult a physician. • Be sure to read page 28 of this User's Guide and the instructions that come with the optional charger unit before using or charging the battery. • If the battery is to be used by young children, make sure that a responsible adult makes them aware of
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    G PRECAUTIONS DURING USE • The battery is designed for use with this CASIO digital camera only. • Use only the USB cradle that comes with the camera or the specified optional charger unit to charge the battery. Never use any other type of charger unit for charging. • A new battery is not charged. Be
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    become damaged (exposed internal wiring), request a replacement from a CASIO authorized service center. A damaged AC adaptor cord creates the danger of you always remove the camera from the USB cradle before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor. • Charging, USB data communication, and using
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    pressing [ ] (PLAY) enters the PLAY mode. • Pressing [ ] (PLAY) while in the REC mode switches to the PLAY mode. The lens retracts about 10 seconds after switching modes. IMPORTANT! • If camera power is turned off by the Auto Power Off feature, press the power button, [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) to turn
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    Saving Settings You can configure the settings described below to conserve battery power. Sleep : Automatically turns off the monitor screen if you do not perform any operation for a specified amount of time. 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Press [MENU]. 3. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the "Set Up" tab.
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    screen back on. • The Auto Power Off and Sleep features are disabled in the following cases. - When the camera is connected to a computer or some other device through the USB cradle - While a slideshow is in progress - While playing back a voice recording file Using the On-screen Menus Pressing
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    GETTING READY 2. Press [MENU]. Tab [MENU] [SET] Settings Selection cursor (indicates the currently selected item) G Menu Screen Operations When you want to do this: Move between tabs Move from the tab to the settings Move from the settings to the tab Move between the settings Display the
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    GETTING READY 3. Press [̇] or [̈] to select the tab you want, and then press [SET] to move the selection cursor from the tab to the settings. 4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the feature whose setting you want to configure, and then press [̈]. • Instead of pressing [̈], you could also press [SET].
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    's clock settings are cleared whenever power is totally cut off. This can happen if the battery goes dead while the camera is not being supplied power by the USB cradle. The clock setting screen will appear automatically the next time you turn on power after the settings are cleared. Set the date
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    GETTING READY To configure display language and clock settings 1. Press the power button, the [ ] (REC) or the [ ] (PLAY) button to turn on the camera. 2. Use and [̈] to select the language you want, and then press [SET]. : Japanese English : English Français : French Deutsch : German Español :
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    GETTING READY 6. Use [̆] and [̄] to change the date format setting, and then press [SET]. Example: December 24, 2004 To display the date like this: 04/12/24 24/12/04 12/24/04 Select this format: YY/MM/DD DD/MM/YY MM/DD/YY 7. Set the current date and the time. To do this: Change the setting at
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    with both hands. IMPORTANT! • Make sure your fingers or the strap does not block the flash, microphone or lens. Flash Microphone Lens NOTE • Your image will be blurred if you move the camera when pressing the shutter release button. Press the shutter release button carefully, taking care that there
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    subject. Images you record are stored in the camera's built-in memory, or to a memory card if you have one loaded in the camera. • When an optionally available SD memory card or MultiMediaCard (MMC) is loaded in the camera, images are stored on the card (page 136). 1. Press the power button or the
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    NORMAL IN • The focusing range of the camera in the Auto Focus mode is approximately 40cm the monitor screen and conserve battery power. 4. Press the shutter release button half way, the camera's Auto Focus feature automatically operation lamp Red focus frame Flashing green operation lamp It means this
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    the battery compartment cover or place the camera onto the USB cradle while the green operation lamp is flashing. Doing so not only causes the current image to be lost, it can also corrupt images already stored in file memory and even lead to malfunction of the camera. • Never remove the memory card
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    the results you want for some reason, try using focus lock (page 66) or manual focus (page 65). About the REC Mode Monitor Screen • The image shown on the with the image quality setting currently selected on your camera. The image saved in file memory has much better resolution and detail than the
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    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Optical Viewfinder You can conserve battery power by turning off the camera's monitor screen (page 25) and using the optical viewfinder to compose images. Short distance will be recorded, always use it for composing your images in the Macro and Manual Focus modes. 50
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    IMAGE RECORDING Using Zoom Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom. Optical Zoom The range the shutter release button. NOTES • The optical zoom factor also affects the lens aperture. • Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against hand movement when using
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    maximum optical zoom factor (3X). It enlarges the part of the image at the center of the image screen. The range of the digital zoom factor is shown below. Digital Zoom Factor Range: 3X to 12X (in combination with optical zoom) 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the
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    screen is turned off (page 25). • Using digital zoom can cause degradation of the recorded image. Using the Flash Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Press [̄] ( ) to select the flash mode. • Each press of [̄] ( ) cycles through
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    eyes of people who are in the image. This is caused 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 performs two preflash operations, one designed to cause the irises in the eyes of any people
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    unit may not be able to charge when battery power is low. Low battery power is indicated by (Flash Off) on the monitor screen, and when the flash fails to fire properly resulting in poor image exposure. When these symptoms occur, charge the camera's battery as soon as possible. • When the red-eye
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    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • Using flash in combination with another light source (daylight, fluorescent light, etc.) can result in abnormal image colors. Using the Self-timer The self-timer lets you
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    next image. The amount of time required for preparation depends on the camera's current "Size" and "Quality" settings, the type of memory (built-in or card) you are using for image storage, and whether or not the flash is charging. 3. After preparation is complete, the indicator "1sec" appears on
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    pixels 2048 x 1360 (3:2) : 2048 x 1360 (3:2) pixels 1600 x 1200 : 1600 x 1200 pixels 1280 x 960 : 1280 x 960 pixels 640 x 480 : 640 x 480 pixels • EX-Z40 2304 x 1728 : 2304 x 1728 pixels 2304 x 1536 (3:2) : 2304 x 1536 (3:2) pixels 1600 x 1200 : 1600 x 1200 pixels 1280 x 960 : 1280 x 960 pixels 640
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    want to print at a higher resolution or when you plan to produce a larger size print. • Selecting the "2048 x 1360 (3:2)" (EX-Z30) or "2304 x 1536 (3:2)" (EX-Z40) image size records images with a 3:2 (vertical : horizontal) aspect ratio, which is optimal for printing on paper with an aspect ratio
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    NOTE • The following are guidelines for selecting image quality. To get this: High image quality, less memory capacity Normal image quality and memory capacity High memory capacity, less image quality Select this setting: Higher Fine Quality Normal Economy Lower Quality IMPORTANT! • Actual
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    for recording. Selecting the Focus Mode You can select one of five different focus modes: Auto Focus, Macro, Pan Focus, Infinity, and Manual. To set up the camera to do this: Focus automatically (Auto Focus) Perform close-up focus (Macro) Fix the focal distance (Pan Focus) Perform infinity focus
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    lamp When you see this: Green focus frame Green operation lamp Red focus frame Flashing green operation lamp It means this: The image is focused. The image is all the way down in the Auto Focus mode without pausing, the camera immediately records the image using Pan Focus (page 64) without waiting
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    of the screen • This setting works well with focus lock (page 66). Automatic selection of the focus area where the subject closest to the camera is located • With this setting, a wide focus frame, which contains seven focus points, appears on the monitor screen first. When you press the shutter
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    mode, the optical zoom range is 1X to 1.8X. Using the Pan Focus Mode Normally, your camera performs Auto Focus to ensure that your images are always in focus. With Pan Focus, focus is . Focus range IMPORTANT! • When using the flash, it is recommended that you have the zoom set to wide angle. 64
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    other faraway images. 1. Keep pressing [̆] ( ) until the focus mode indicator shows " ". 2. Record the image. Using Manual Focus With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of an image manually. The following shows focus ranges in the Macro mode for two optical zoom factors. Optical Zoom
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    to aid in focus. The normal image reappears a short while later. 3. Press the shutter release button to record the image. IMPORTANT! • In the Manual Focus mode, the [̇] and [̈] keys adjust focus, even if you used key customization to assign other functions to them (page 89). Using Focus Lock
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    NOTE • Locking the focus also locks the exposure. Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure setting (EV value) manually to adjust for the lighting of your subject. This feature helps to achieve better results when recording a backlit subject, a strongly lit
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    EV shift value to 0.0 causes the metering mode to change back to multi-pattern metering. • You can use key customization (page 89) to configure the camera to perform exposure compensation whenever you press [̇] or [̈] while in the REC mode. 68
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    "Adjusting White Balance Manually".) Select this setting: Auto Manual NOTES • Selecting "Manual" changes white balance to the settings achieved the last time a manual white balance operation was performed. • You can use the key customization feature (page 89) to configure the camera so the white
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    message "Complete" appears on the monitor screen after white balance adjustment is complete. • Dim lighting or pointing the camera at a dark colored object while performing manual white balance adjustment can cause the procedure to take a long time to complete. 5. Press [SET]. • This registers the
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    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the BESTSHOT Mode Selecting one of the 21 BESTSHOT scenes automatically sets up the camera for recording a similar type of image. I Example Sample Scene • Portrait • Scenery • Night Scene • Night Scene Portrait 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the "
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    number 4 is Coupling Shot scene (page 75). Sample scene number 5 is a Pre-shot scene (page 77). • BESTSHOT scenes were not recorded using this camera. They are provided as samples only. • Images recorded using a BESTSHOT scene may not produce the results you expected due to shooting conditions and
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    when you need it again. Recalling a setup you save automatically sets up the camera accordingly. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the "REC" mode and displays a sample scene. 4. Use [̇] and [̈] to display "Register User Scene". 6. Use [̇] and [̈] to display the image whose setup you want
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    memory at one time. • You can check the current setup of a scene by displaying the various setting menus. • When you register a BESTSHOT user setup, it is automatically assigned a file name using one of the formats shown below, depending on your camera model. EX-Z30: UEZ30nnn.JPE (n = 0 to 9) EX-Z40
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    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot) The Coupling Shot mode lets you record images of two people and combine them into a single image. This makes it possible for you to include yourself in group images, even when there is no one else around to
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    becomes "Spot". Focus frame 6. Press the shutter release button to record the left side of the image. • The focus, exposure, white balance, zoom, and flash settings are fixed for this type of image. 7. Next, align the focus frame with the subject you want in the right side of the image,
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    temporarily uses file memory to store data. You may get an error during Coupling Shot recording if there is not enough file memory available to store the image by using the semi-transparent monitor screen image as a guide. • The camera stores the image produced by step 2 only. • Depending on how
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    the monitor screen. • Record the image, using the background on the monitor screen as a guide. • This records the image. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select is not saved in memory at this time. • The focus, exposure, white balance, zoom, and flash settings are fixed for this type of image
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    The reference background image is not recorded. Using the Movie Mode You can record movies with audio. A single movie can be as long as available memory capacity allows. • File Format: AVI AVI format conforms to the Motion JPEG format promoted by the Open DML Group. • Image Size: 320 x 240 pixels
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    recording is complete, the movie file is stored in file memory. 4. Point the camera at the subject and then press the shutter release button. Movie recording indicator • Movie recording continues as long as remaining memory capacity allows, or until you stop it by pressing the shutter release
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    camera Manual Focus mode, you cannot adjust focus settings while recording is in progress. Be sure to make all adjustments before beginning the record operation. - Certain types of memory cards take longer to record data, which can cause movie frames to be dropped. and REC flash the Windows standard
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    to record the image. • After the image is recorded, the camera enters audio recording standby, with the image you just recorded on the the shutter release button to start audio recording. • The green operation lamp flashes as recording is performed. • Even if you have the monitor screen turned
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    recording format This is the Windows standard format for audio recording Approximately 40 minutes with built-in memory • Audio File Size: Approximately 120KB the green operation lamp flashes as recording is performed. release button, when memory becomes full, or when the battery goes dead. NOTE
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    also display the histogram of a recorded image in the PLAY mode. Microphone • Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far from the subject. • Operating camera buttons during recording can cause button noise to be included in the audio. • Pressing the power button or pressing
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    its histogram is centered. • You may not be able to achieve an optimum histogram configuration due to the limitations of EV shift. • Use of the flash as well as certain shooting conditions can cause the histogram to indicate exposure that is different from the actual exposure of the image when it
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    • Image Review on/off • L/R key setting • Power on default settings • Resetting the camera NOTE • You can also configure the settings listed below. See the referenced pages for more information. - Size (page 58) - Quality (page 60) - White Balance (page 69) - Digital
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    200 Conforms to ISO 400 Select this setting: Auto ISO 50 ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 • EX-Z40 To get this: Automatic digital noise to appear inside of an image. For clean, good-quality images, use the lowest ISO sensitivity setting possible. • Using a high ISO sensitivity setting along with the flash
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    display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you compose images and ensure that the camera is straight when recording. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select grid Select this setting: On Off Turning Image Review On and Off Image review displays an image on the monitor screen as soon as
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    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Assigning Functions to the [̇] and [̈] Keys A "key customization" feature lets you configure the [̇] and [̈] keys so they change camera settings whenever they are pressed in the REC mode. After you configure the [̇] and [̈] keys, you can change the setting assigned to them
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    the power on default settings individually for the REC mode, flash mode, focus mode, white balance mode, ISO sensitivity, AF Area, digital zoom mode, manual focus position and zoom position. Turning on mode memory for a mode tells the camera to remember the status of that mode when you turn off
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    off setting. • If you turn the camera off while in the Movie mode, the flash will be turned off when you turn the camera back on again, regardless of mode memory on/off setting. Resetting the Camera Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera's settings to their initial defaults as shown
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    Basic Playback Operation Use the following procedure to scroll through files stored in the camera's memory. 1. Press [ ] (PLAY) to [] turn on the camera. • This enters the PLAY mode. • This causes an image or a preview image. This does not apply to images copied from another digital camera. 92
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    PLAYBACK Playing an Audio Snapshot Perform the steps below to display an audio snapshot (indicated by a indicator) and play its audio. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [̇] and [̈] until the image you want is displayed. 2. Press [SET]. • This plays back the audio that accompanies the displayed image. • You
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    PLAYBACK Flipping the Display The following procedure flips the image 180 degrees. This comes in handy when you want to show someone standing in front of you an image on the monitor screen. [SET] Shutter release button 1. In the PLAY mode, use [̇] and [̈] to scroll through images on the monitor
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    PLAYBACK Zooming the Display Image Perform the following procedure to zoom the image currently on the monitor screen up to four times its normal size. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [̇] and [̈] to display the image you want. 2. Press the zoom button ( ) to enlarge the image. • This displays an
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    PLAYBACK Resizing an Image You can use the following procedure to change a snapshot image to either SXGA size (1280 x 960 pixels) or VGA size (640 x 480 pixels). • VGA is the optimum image size for attachment to e-mail messages or incorporation into Web pages. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2.
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    (EX-Z40) cannot be resized. • Note that you can resize snapshots recorded with this camera only. • If the message "This function is not supported for this file." appears, it means that the current image cannot be resized. • The resize operation cannot be performed if there is not enough memory to
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    Z30) and the 2304 x 1536 (3:2) pixel size (EX-Z40) cannot be cropped. • Movie and voice recording file images cannot be cropped. • An image recorded using another camera model cannot be cropped. • If the message "This function is not supported for this file." appears, it means that the current image
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    is displayed. Movie icon IMPORTANT! • You cannot repeat play a movie. To play a movie more than once, repeat the steps of the above procedure. • This camera can also play back audio recordings. Note the following points when playing back audio. - Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is
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    column or [̇] while it is in the left column scrolls to the next full screen of nine images. Example: When there are 20 images in memory, and Image 1 is displayed first 17 18 19 20 1 2 345 678 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 123 3. Pressing any
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    PLAYBACK Selecting a Specific Image in the 9image View 1. Display the 9-image view. 2. Use and [̈] to move the selection boundary up, down, left, or right until it is located at the image you want to view. Selection boundary 3. Pressing any button besides or [̈] displays the selected image. •
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    to indicate voice recording file images (page 111). • appears in place of the image when the date contains data that cannot be displayed by this camera. 3. To view the large version of a date's image, move the date selection cursor to the date and then press [SET]. • This displays the first image
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    and then advances to the next file. • While audio is playing, you can use [̆] and [̄] to adjust the volume level. • Images copied from another digital camera or a computer may take longer time to appear than the slideshow interval time you specify. • If there are indicators on the display, you can
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    , and then press [SET]. To do this: Include all files in file memory in the slideshow Display a single file Include all files in the FAVORITE folder you want a particular image to remain on the display while the camera is on the USB cradle (Photo Stand feature). 1. Select "One image", and then press
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    PLAYBACK To specify the slideshow time 1. Use [̆] and [̄] to select "Time". 2. Use [̇] and [̈] to specify the time setting you want, and then press [SET]. • You can specify a time in the range of 1 to 60 minutes. 3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select "Start", and then press [SET]. • This starts the slideshow
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    charged while a Photo Stand slideshow is in progress. To charge the battery, stop the slideshow. 1. Set the camera onto the USB cradle. • Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on. 2. Press the USB cradle's [PHOTO] button. • This starts the Photo Stand slideshow with the
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    screen. IMPORTANT! • You cannot rotate an image that is protected. To rotate such an image, first unprotect it. • You may not be able to rotate a digital image that was recorded with another type of digital camera. • You cannot rotate movie or voice record images. 107
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    there is only one snapshot image available. • Note that Image Roulette works only with images recorded with this camera. Image Roulette may not operate properly when other types of images are in memory. • If you do not start another Image Roulette operation for about one minute after the final image
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    they are recorded. You can also re-record an audio image (one with a icon on it). • Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format This is the Windows standard format for audio recording. The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is ".WAV". • Recording Time: Up to about 30 seconds per image • Audio File
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    one. IMPORTANT! • Keep the microphone Microphone on the front of the camera pointed at the subject. • Take care that you do not block be able to record audio when remaining memory capacity is low. • The following types of audio recording are not supported. - Adding audio to a movie image
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    display the voice file (a file with on it) you want to play. 2. Press [SET]. • This starts playback of the voice recording file through the camera's speaker. • You can perform the following operations while audio is playing. To do this: Fast forward or fast reverse the audio Pause and unpause audio
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    protected file cannot be deleted. To delete a protected file, unprotect it first (page 115). • Delete cannot be performed when all the files in memory are protected (page 116). • Deleting an audio snapshot deletes both the image file and the audio file attached to it. Deleting a Single File Perform
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    cannot be deleted for some reason, the message "This function is not supported for this file." appears when you try to delete it. Deleting All Files The following procedure deletes all unprotected files currently in memory. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [̄] ( ). 2. Use [̆] and [̄] to select "All Files
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    can protect files against deletion and store the files you want in the camera's built-in memory. Folders Your camera automatically creates a directory of image storage folders in its built-in Flash memory or on the memory card. Memory Folders and Files An image you record is automatically stored in
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    Files Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted (page 112). You can protect files individually or you can protect all files in memory with a single operation. To protect a single file 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the "PLAY" tab, select "Protect", and then press [̈]. 4. Use
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    normal playback, so it helps to keep your personal image private as you carry them around. FAVORITE folder images are not deleted when you change memory cards, so you can always keep them on hand. To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the "PLAY" tab
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    press [SET]. • This displays the names of the files in built-in memory or on the loaded memory card. 4. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the file you want to copy to depends on built-in memory capacity. Remember that the maximum number of images that can be stored in built-in memory depends on the size
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    to view the contents of the FAVORITE folder on your computer screen, you need to remove the memory card from the camera (if you are using one) before placing the camera onto the USB cradle to start data communication (pages 151, 157). 5. After you are finished viewing files, press [MENU] twice to
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    ", and then press [SET] to exit. IMPORTANT! • You cannot use the delete operations on page 112 to delete images from the FAVORITE folder. Performing the memory format operation (page 135), however, does delete FAVORITE folder files. 119
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    Files Delete", and then press [SET]. IMPORTANT! • You cannot use the delete operations on page 112 to delete images from the FAVORITE folder. Performing the memory format operation (page 135), however, does delete FAVORITE folder files. 120
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    OTHER SETTINGS OTHER SETTINGS Configuring Sound Settings You can configure different sounds to play whenever you turn on the camera, press the shutter release button halfway or all the way, or perform a key operation. To configure sound settings 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY
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    monitor screen for about two seconds whenever you press the power button or [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera. The startup screen image does not appear if you press [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the "Set Up" tab, select "Startup
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    I To configure power down image settings 1. Use the USB cable to connect the camera to your computer (page 151). 2. Move the image data that you want to use for the power down image to the top (root) directory of the camera's built-in Flash memory. • The file name extension will not be displayed if
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    power button to turn off the camera. The power down image appears regardless of whether or not your camera has a memory card loaded in it. IMPORTANT! • Only image is specified as the power down image. • Formatting the camera's Flash memory deletes the power down image. • When both a still image
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    USB cable to connect the camera to your computer (page 151). 2. Change the name of the current power down image from ENDING.JPG or ENDING.AVI to something else, or delete the current power down image from Flash memory deleted or whether the memory card is replaced with a new one Find the
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    OTHER SETTINGS Using the Alarm You can configure up to three alarms that cause the camera to beep and display a specified image at the time you specify. Specifying a movie or an audio snapshot plays back the image and the audio at
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    on. To stop the alarm after it starts to sound, press any button. If the camera is on the USB cradle when an alarm sounds, you can stop it by pressing the USB cradle [USB] button or [PHOTO] button, or any camera button. IMPORTANT! • Note that the alarm does not sound if the alarm time is reached
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    OTHER SETTINGS 4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select "City", and then press [̈]. 5. Use and [̈] to select the geographical area that contains location you want to select as your Home Time zone, and then press [SET]. 6. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the city you want, and then press [SET]. 7. After selecting the
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    OTHER SETTINGS Changing the Date Format You can select from among three different formats for display of the date. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the "Set Up" tab, select "Date Style", and then press [̈]. 3. Use [̆] and [̄] to change the setting, and then press [SET
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    OTHER SETTINGS To configure World Time settings 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the "Set Up" tab, select "World Time", and then press [̈]. • This displays the current World Time zone. 3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select "World", and then press [̈]. 4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select
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    OTHER SETTINGS To configure summer time (DST) settings 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the "Set Up" tab, select "World Time", and then press [̈]. • This displays the current World Time Settings. 3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select "World", and then press [̈]. • If you want to
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    the procedure below to change the communication protocol of the camera's USB port when connecting to a computer, printer, or other REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the "Set Up" tab, select "USB", and then press [̈]. 3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you want, and then press
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    the transfer of image data to the connected device. • Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT) causes the camera to see the computer as an external storage device. Use this setting for normal transfer of images from the camera to a computer (using the bundled Photo Loader application). Configuring [ ] (REC
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    On/Off Disable IMPORTANT! • When "Power On/Off" is selected, pressing [ ] (REC) in the REC mode or [ ] (PLAY) in the PLAY mode turns off the camera. • Pressing [ ] (REC) in the PLAY mode switches to the REC mode, and pressing [ ] (PLAY) in the REC mode switches to the PLAY mode. NOTE • The
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    files (page 115), and BESTSHOT user setups (page 73). • Formatting memory deletes the startup screen image (page 122) and the Power Down Image (page 123). 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 (page 138). 2. In
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    files to built-in memory while a memory card is installed in the camera. IMPORTANT! • Use only an SD memory card or a MultiMediaCard with this camera. Proper operation is not guaranteed when any other type of card is used. • See the instructions that come with the memory card for information about
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    sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory card. • Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it. Never try to force a memory card into the slot when you feel resistance. To insert a memory card into the camera 1. While pressing the battery compartment cover on the
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    the battery, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. • Never remove a card from the camera while the green operation lamp is flashing. Doing so can cause the file save operation to fail, and even damage the memory card. Formatting a Memory Card Formatting a memory card
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    the camera far away from the home or office. • We recommend that you format a memory card before using it for the first time after purchasing it, or whenever the card you are using seems to be the cause of abnormal images. • Before starting a format operation, check to make sure that the battery is
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    an audio snapshot copies both the image file and the audio file. To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card 1. Load the memory card into the camera. 2. Turn on the camera. Next, enter the PLAY mode and press [MENU]. 3. Select the "PLAY" tab, select "Copy", and then press [̈]. 4. Use
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    can copy one file at a time. 1. Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure under "To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card". 2. Use [̆] and [̄] to select "Card Built-in", and then press [SET]. 3. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the file you want to copy. 4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select "Copy
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    plug the memory card into a printer equipped with a card slot, or connect the camera to a PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT printer for printing. For more information, see "DPOF" (page 143) and "Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT" (page 146). I Printing with a Computer Windows Users The camera comes
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    Format", which is a format for recording on a memory card or other medium which digital camera images should be printed and how many copies of the image should be printed. Then you can print on a DPOF-compatible printer or at a professional print service in accordance with the file name and number
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    PRINTING IMAGES To configure print settings for a single image 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the "PLAY" tab, select "DPOF", and then press [̈]. 3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select "Select images", and then press [̈]. 4. Use [̇] and [̈] to display the image you want. 5. Use [̆] and [̄] to
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    apply them. IMPORTANT! • If you take a memory card to a professional print service, be sure to tell them that it includes services do not support DPOF printing. Check with your service before ordering prints. • Some printers may have settings that disable date stamp and/or DPOF printing. See the user
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    PRINTING IMAGES Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT, and perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls. DPOF support (page 143) also lets you specify which images you
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    IMAGES 4. Use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect the USB cradle to a printer. USB • Also, connect the AC adaptor to the USB cradle and plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet. • If you are using battery power without the AC adaptor, make sure that the battery is fully charged
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    the above from step 9. 11. After you are finished printing, press the USB cradle's [USB] button, and then turn off the camera. To print a group of images 1. Use the DPOF procedure on page 144 to specify the images in file memory that you want to print. 2. Perform steps 1 through 8 of the procedure
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    and paper settings. • Contact your printer manufacturer for information about models that support PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT, upgrades, etc. • Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera or USB cradle operation while printing is in progress. Doing so causes a printer error. 149
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    Image Matching II data (mode setting and other camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching II reads this data and adjusts Print is an internationally supported, open standard file format that makes it possible to capture and display vibrant digital images with accurate
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    this, you first need to install the USB driver located on the CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) that comes bundled with the camera onto your computer. Note that the procedure you need to perform depends on whether you are using computer running under Windows (see below) or a Macintosh (see page
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    • Start from step 2 to install the USB driver. • Note that the example installation presented here uses Windows 98. I Windows XP Users • Installation of the USB driver is not required, so jump directly to step 6. 2. Set the bundled CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) into the CD-ROM drive of your
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    computer. 6. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN 5.3V] connector of the USB cradle, and then plug it in to a household power outlet. • If you are using battery power without the AC adaptor, make sure that the battery is fully charged. • Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the
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    COMPUTER 7. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the USB cradle and your computer's USB port. USB port USB cable (bundled) Connector B Connector A [USB] • Take care when connecting the USB cable to the USB cradle or your computer. USB ports and cable plugs are shaped for
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    automatically detects the camera's file memory. After you install the USB driver, "Add New Hardware..." dialog box will no longer appear when you perform the above steps to establish a USB connection. • Pressing the [USB] button enters the USB mode, which causes the USB cradle's [USB] lamp to light
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    one of the following procedures to terminate the USB connection. I Windows Me/98/XP Users • After pressing the USB cradle's [USB] button and making sure that the [USB] lamp is not lit, remove the camera from the USB cradle. I Windows 2000 Users • Click card services in the task tray on your computer
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    • This camera does not support operation with a computer running Mac OS 8.6 or lower, or Mac OS X 10.0. If you have a Macintosh running Mac OS 9 or OS X (10.1, 10.2 or higher), use the standard USB driver that comes with your OS. 1. Use the USB cradle to establish a connection between the camera and
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    computer, make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera before you place it onto the USB cradle. 1. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN 5.3V] connector of the USB cradle, and then plug it in to a household power outlet. • If you are using battery power without the AC adaptor, make
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    COMPUTER 2. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the USB cradle and your computer's USB port. USB port USB cable (bundled) Connector B Connector A [USB] • Take care when connecting the USB cable to the USB cradle or your computer. USB ports and cable plugs are shaped for
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    causes the USB cradle's [USB] lamp to light green (page 187). 8. Your Macintosh will see the camera's file memory as a drive. • The appearance of the drive icon depends on the Mac OS version you are using. • After installing the USB driver, your Macintosh will see the camera's file memory as a drive
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    in" on the screen. • Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera or USB cradle operation while data communication is in progress. Doing so transfer images to your computer and manage images .... See "Installing the Software from the CD-ROM" on page 174 for information about installing
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    camera to your computer using a memory card. Using a Computer with a Built-in SD Memory Card Slot Insert the SD memory card directly into the slot. Using a Computer with a Built-in PC Card Slot Use a commercially available PC card adapter (for an SD memory card/MMC). For full details, see the user
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    (DPOF file) *1 UEZ40001.JPE*2 UEZ40002.JPE*2 (BESTSHOT folder) (User setup file) (User setup file) . . . *1 These folders are created in built-in memory only. *2 These file names are part of the EX-Z40 file structure only. With the EX-Z30, files are named UEZ30001.JPE, UEZ30002.JPE, etc
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    digital camera files • Storage folder Folder for storing files created by the digital camera • Image file File that contains an image recorded with the digital camera folder (Built-in memory only) Folder that contains BESTSHOT user setup files. • User setup files (Built-in memory only) Files that
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    recorded with the CASIO EX-Z30/EX-Z40 Digital Camera • DCF protocol image files Certain DCF functions may not be supported. When displaying an image recorded on another camera model, it may take a long time for the image to appear on the display. Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions • Note
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    comes bundled with the camera to automate image transfer a movie on a computer running Windows 2000 or 98, you need to memory when you specify printing of all images by a professional print service or on a printer, you may end up with unwanted multiple prints of the same image. To avoid this problem
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    named "ALBUM", which contains a file named "INDEX.HTM" plus other files to be created in camera memory or on the memory card. IMPORTANT! • Never open the battery compartment cover or remove the memory card from the camera while an album is being created. Doing so not only runs the risk of certain
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    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Selecting an Album Layout You can select from among 10 different display layouts for an album. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select
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    . Small image files only for album browsing, or uploading to a Website, etc. • This option displays only the small-file images (located in the camera's "ALBUM" folder). Smaller files upload to the Internet faster. • You cannot enlarge images by clicking a thumbnail or play movies while this image is
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    is being performed. Never open the battery compartment cover or remove the memory card while the green operation lamp is flashing. NOTE • Depending on the number of images in memory, it can take quite a bit of time to complete auto album creation when you turn off the camera. If you do not plan to
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    CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing Album Files You can view and print album files using your computer's Web browser application. 1. Use your computer to access the data in built- in memory or on the memory card, or access a memory card with your computer (pages 151, 162). 2. Open the built-in memory
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    Recording mode Exposure mode Metering mode Shutter speed Aperture stop EV shift Focusing mode Auto Focus area Flash mode Sharpness Saturation Contrast White balance Sensitivity Filter setting Enhancement setting Flash intensity Digital zoom setting Location Recording date and time Camera model name
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    user documentation that came with your Web browser application for details about printing and configuring settings for printing. • Album contents (titles, comments, etc.) cannot be edited on the camera album, copy the "DCIM" folder from camera memory or the memory card to your computer's hard disk, a
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    -ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) The CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) that comes bundled with the camera contains the applications described below. Installation of these applications is optional, and you should install only the ones you want to use. USB Driver for Mass Storage (for Windows
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    a date stamp to printed images. ∗ See the user documentation file (PDF) on the bundled "CASIO Digital Camera Software" CD-ROM for details about using Photohands. DirectX (for Windows) This software provides an extended tool set including a codec that allows Windows 98 and 2000 to handle movie files
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    from Windows 95 or NT to Windows 2000. *2 With Windows XP, use the USB driver that comes with the operating system. You do not need to install the USB driver that comes with the camera. Macintosh OS CPU Memory HD Photo Loader 9 Power PC At least 32MB At least 3MB • USB connection is supported on
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    on the CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) that comes bundled with the camera. • The software on the CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) that comes bundled with the camera does not support operation under Mac OS X (10.0). Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows Use the procedures in
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    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Getting Started Start up your computer and insert click "menu.exe" to launch the menu application. Selecting a Language First select a language. Note that some software is not available in all languages. 1. On the menu screen, click the tab for the language you want.
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    be lost. • When using an operating system other than Windows XP, never connect the camera to your computer without installing the USB driver from the CD-ROM first. Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 1. In the "Manual" area, click the name of the manual you want to read. IMPORTANT! • You need to
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    Web browser and accesses the user registration website. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh Use the procedures in this section to install the software from the bundled CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) to your computer. Installing Software
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    "Important" file in the "Photo Loader" folder. Follow the instructions in the file to use your existing library management files. Failure camera user's guide 1. On the CD-ROM, open the "Manual" folder. 2. Open the "Digital Camera" folder, and then open the folder for the language whose user's guide
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    CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER I To read the Photo Loader user's guide 1. On the CD-ROM, open the "Manual" folder. 2. Open the "Photo Loader" folder and then open the "English" folder. 3. Open "PhotoLoader_english". I To register as a user Internet registration only is supported. Visit the following CASIO
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    Auto PF Grid Digital Zoom Review L/R Key EX-Z30: AUTO / ISO 50 / ISO 100/ ISO 200 / ISO 400 EX-Z40: AUTO / ISO 50 / ISO 100/ ISO 200 / ISO 400 Spot / Multi On / Off On / Off On / Off On / Off REC Mode / EV shift / White Balance / ISO / Self-timer / Off G Memory tab menu REC Mode Flash Focus White
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    Sleep Auto Power Off REC / PLAY USB Format Reset Startup / Half Shutter /Shutter / Operation / Volume On (Selectable image) / Off Continue / Reset Home / World Home Time setup (city / Cancel - - Create / Delete / Layout / Set Up / Cancel Alarm setups Built-in Card / Card Built-in / Cancel 184
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    / 30 sec / 1 min / 2 min / Off 2 min / 5 min Power On / Power On/Off / Disable Mass Storage (USB DIRECT- PRINT) / PTP (PictBridge) Format / Cancel Reset / Cancel Indicator Lamp Reference The camera has three indicator lamps: a green operation lamp, a red operation lamp, and a self-timer lamp
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    charge flash. Memory card problem / Memory Pattern 2 card is unformatted. / BESTSHOT setup cannot be registered. Memory card is locked. / Cannot Lit create folder. / Memory is full. / Write error Self-timer Operation Lamp Lamp Meaning Green Red Red Pattern 3 Low battery alert Pattern
  • Casio EX-Z30 | Owners Manual - Page 187
    down Pattern 2 Memory card problem / Memory card is unformatted. Memory card is locked. / Cannot Lit create folder. / Memory is full. Pattern 3 Low battery alert USB Cradle Indicator Lamps The USB cradle has two indicator lamps: a [CHARGE] lamp and a [USB] lamp. These lamps light and flash to
  • Casio EX-Z30 | Owners Manual - Page 188
    ] (REC) to enter the REC mode. 2) Wait until the flash unit finishes charging. 3) Transfer files you want to keep to your computer and then delete files from image memory, or use a different memory card. Auto Focus does not focus properly 1) The lens is dirty. 2) The subject is not located in the
  • Casio EX-Z30 | Owners Manual - Page 189
    Mode for close-ups. Recorded images are not saved in memory. 1) Camera powers down before the save operation is complete. 2) Removing the memory card before the save operation is complete. 1) When the battery indicator shows , charge the battery as soon as possible (page 28). 2) Do not remove the
  • Casio EX-Z30 | Owners Manual - Page 190
    the USB cradle. 2) USB cable is not connected securely. 3) USB driver is not installed. 4) Camera is turned off. Action 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. Remove
  • Casio EX-Z30 | Owners Manual - Page 191
    APPENDIX I If you have problems installing the USB driver... You may not be able to install the USB driver properly if you use the USB cable to connect the camera to a computer running Windows 98 before installing the USB driver from the bundled CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software), or if you have
  • Casio EX-Z30 | Owners Manual - Page 192
    files on the memory card. Before formatting, try transferring recoverable files to a computer or some other storage device. File could not be saved because battery is low. The battery is dead, so the recorded image could not be saved. Folder cannot be created. LENS ERROR Memory Full No Favorites
  • Casio EX-Z30 | Owners Manual - Page 193
    is no memory card loaded in the camera (page 137). This function is not supported for this file. The function you are trying to perform is not supported for the file on which you are trying to perform it. Specifications Main Specifications Product Digital Camera Model EX-Z30/EX-Z40 I Camera
  • Casio EX-Z30 | Owners Manual - Page 194
    Memory Card* 64MB 34 shots 45 shots 88 shots 36 shots 50 shots 95 shots 53 shots 79 shots 154 shots 82 shots 126 shots 221 shots 294 shots 386 shots 618 shots EX-Z40 File Size (pixels) 2304 x 1728 2304 x 1536 (3:2) 1600 x 1200 (UXGA) 1280 x 960 (SXGA) 640 x 480 (VGA) Approximate Built-in flash
  • Casio EX-Z30 | Owners Manual - Page 195
    (Total pixels: 3.34 million) EX-Z40: 1/2.5-inch square pixel color CCD (Total pixels: 4.23 million) Lens/Focal Distance ......... F2.6 (W) to 4.8 (T); f=5.8 (W) to 17.4mm (T) (equivalent to approximately 35 (W) to 105 (T) for 35mm film) Zoom 3X optical zoom; 4X digital zoom (12X in combination with
  • Casio EX-Z30 | Owners Manual - Page 196
    optical viewfinder Timekeeping Functions .... Built-in digital quartz clock Date and Time Recorded with EX-Z40 Apporoximate Battery Life 360 shots (180 minutes) 1140 shots (190 minutes) 360 minutes 300 minutes Supported Battery: NP-40 (Rated Capacitance: 1230mAh) Storage Medium: SD Memory Card
  • Casio EX-Z30 | Owners Manual - Page 197
    Monitor screen: On • Flash: Off • Image recorded battery and accessories) Bundled Accessories ........ Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP40); USB cradle (CA-24); Special AC adaptor; AC power cord; USB cable oz) I USB Cradle (CA-24) Input/Output Terminals .... Camera connector; USB port; AC
  • Casio EX-Z30 | Owners Manual - Page 198
    battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported. • This camera does not have a separate battery for the clock. The date and time settings of the camera are cleared whenever power is totally cut off (from both the battery and USB cradle remain turned on). Lens • You may
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All example procedures in this User’s Guide are based
on the EX-Z40. The same procedures also apply to the
EX-Z30, unless specifically noted otherwise.
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