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GETTING READY GETTING READY This section contains information about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera. About This Manual This section contains information about the conventions used in this manual. I Terminology The 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 46) The NP-40 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery The optionally available CASIO BC-30L rapid Charger Unit I Button Operations Button operations are indicated by the button name inside of brackets ([ ]). I On-screen Text On-screen text is always enclosed by double quotation marks (" "). I File Memory The term "file memory" in this manual is a general term that refers to the location where your camera is currently storing the images you record. File memory can be any one of the following three locations. • The camera's built-in Flash memory • An SD memory card loaded in the camera • A MultiMediaCard loaded in the camera For more information about how the camera stores images, see page 114. 19

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	2
Unpacking	2
Contents	3
Features	9
Precautions	11
General Precautions	11
Test for proper operation before using the camera!	13
Data Error Precautions	13
Operating conditions	13
Condensation	14
Lens	14
Other	14
QUICK START GUIDE	15
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
GETTING READY	19
About This Manual	19
General Guide	20
Camera	20
USB Cradle	21
Monitor Screen Contents	22
REC mode	22
PLAY mode	24
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen	25
Indicator Lamps	25
Attaching the Strap	26
Power Requirements	26
To load the battery	26
To remove the battery	28
To charge the battery	28
Power Supply Precautions	33
Turning the Camera On and Off	37
Configuring Power Saving Settings	38
Using the On-screen Menus	39
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings	42
To configure display language and clock settings	43
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING	45
Recording an Image	45
Aiming the 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 Precautions	55
Using the Self-timer	56
Specifying Image Size and Quality	58
To specify the image size	58
To specify image quality	60
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS	61
Selecting the Focus Mode	61
Using Auto Focus	62
Using the Macro Mode	64
Using the Pan Focus Mode	64
Using the Infinity Mode	65
Using Manual Focus	65
Using Focus Lock	66
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)	67
Adjusting White Balance	69
Adjusting White Balance Manually	70
Using the BESTSHOT Mode	71
Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup	73
Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot)	75
Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot)	77
Using the Movie Mode	79
Recording Audio	81
Adding Audio to a Snapshot	81
Recording Your Voice	83
Using the Histogram	84
REC Mode Camera Settings	86
Specifying ISO Sensitivity	86
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off	88
Turning Image Review On and Off	88
Assigning Functions to the [<] and [>] Keys	89
Specifying Power On Default Settings	90
Resetting the Camera	91
PLAYBACK	92
Basic Playback Operation	92
Playing an Audio Snapshot	93
Flipping the Display	94
Zooming the Display Image	95
Resizing an Image	96
Cropping an Image	97
Playing a Movie	99
Displaying the 9-image View	100
Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View	101
Displaying the Calendar Screen	101
Playing a Slide Show	102
To specify the slideshow images	104
To specify the slideshow time	105
To set the slideshow interval	105
Using the Photo Stand Feature	106
Rotating the Display Image	107
Using Image Roulette	108
Adding Audio to a Snapshot	109
To re-record audio	110
Playing Back a Voice Recording File	111
DELETING FILES	112
Deleting a Single File	112
Deleting All Files	113
FILE MANAGEMENT	114
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 folder	116
To display a file in the FAVORITE folder	118
To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder	119
To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder	120
OTHER SETTINGS	121
Configuring Sound Settings	121
To configure sound settings	121
To set the volume level	122
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen	122
Configuring Power Down Image Settings	123
Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method	125
Using the Alarm	126
To set an alarm	126
Stopping the Alarm	127
Setting the Clock	127
To select your Home Time zone	127
To set the current time and date	128
Changing the Date Format	129
Using World Time	129
To display the World Time screen	129
To configure World Time settings	130
To configure summer time (DST) settings	131
Changing the Display Language	132
Changing the USB Port Protocol	132
Configuring [_] (REC) and [>] (PLAY) Buttons Power On/Off Functions	133
Formatting Built-in Memory	135
USING A MEMORY CARD	136
Using a Memory Card	137
To insert a memory card into the camera	137
To remove a memory card from the camera	138
Formatting a Memory Card	138
Memory Card Precautions	139
Copying Files	140
To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card	140
To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory	141
PRINTING IMAGES	142
DPOF	143
To configure print settings for a single image	144
To configure print settings for all images	145
Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT	146
To print a single image	146
To print a group of images	148
Printing Precautions	149
PRINT Image Matching II	150
Exif Print	150
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER	151
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer	151
USB Connection Precautions	157
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer	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 Precautions	165
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER	166
Using the Album Feature	166
Creating an album	166
Selecting an Album Layout	168
Configuring Detailed Album Settings	168
Viewing Album Files	171
Saving an Album	173
To delete an album	174
Installing the Software from the CD-ROM	174
About the bundled 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 Files)	179
User Registration	180
Exiting the Menu Application	180
Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh	180
Installing Software	180
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)	181
APPENDIX	183
Menu Reference	183
Indicator Lamp Reference	185
REC mode	186
PLAY mode	187
USB Cradle Indicator Lamps	187
Troubleshooting Guide	188
Display Messages	192
Specifications	193