Casio EXZ40 manual

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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. E Digital Camera EX-Z30/EX-Z40 User’s Guide K871PCM1DMX-2 Thank you f or purchasing this CASIO Product. • Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User ’ s Guide. [...]

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    INTRODUCTION 2 INTRODUCTION Unpacking Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40) USB Cradle (CA-24) USB Cable Basic Reference Camera Strap Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type) AC power cord * * The shape of [...]

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    INTRODUCTION 3 Contents 2 INTRODUCTION Unpacking .................................................................... 2 Features ....................................................................... 9 Precautions ................................................................. 1 1 General Precautions 1 1 T est for proper operation before using t[...]

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    INTRODUCTION 4 45 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 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 .............................[...]

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    INTRODUCTION 5 92 PLA YBACK Basic Playback Operation .......................................... 92 Playing an Audio Snapshot 93 Flipping the Display .................................................... 94 Zooming the Display Image ....................................... 95 Resizing an Image ..................................................... 96 C[...]

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    INTRODUCTION 6 Using the Alarm ........................................................ 126 T o set an alarm 126 Stopping the Alarm 127 Setting the Clock ...................................................... 127 T o select your Home Time zone 127 T o set the current time and date 128 Changing the Date Format 129 Using World T ime .................[...]

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    INTRODUCTION 7 166 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 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 T o delete an album 174 Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ............... 174 About th[...]

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    INTRODUCTION 8 IMPORTANT! • The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this 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-[...]

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    INTRODUCTION 9 Features • High-resolution CCD for beautiful prints EX-Z30: 3.20 million pixels (3.34 million total pixels) EX-Z40: 4.00 million pixels (4.23 million total pixels) • 2.0-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen • Long battery life The camera ’ s low-power design combines with a large- capacity battery to provide more recording and p[...]

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    INTRODUCTION 10 • Triple Self-timer mode (page 56) The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times, automatically. • Real-time histogram (page 84) An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you view the effect on overall image brightness, which makes shooting under difficult lighting conditions easier than ever before. • World Time[...]

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    INTRODUCTION 11 Precautions 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 a motor vehic[...]

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    INTRODUCTION 12 • Never use the AC adaptor to power any other device besides this camera. Never use any other AC adaptor besides the one that comes with this camera. • Never cover the AC adaptor with a quilt, blanket, or other cover while it is in use, and do not use it near a heater. • At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor power cord f[...]

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    INTRODUCTION 13 Operating conditions • This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0 ° C to 40 ° C (32 ° F to 104 ° F). • Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas. — In areas subject to direct sunlight — In areas subject to high humidity or dust — Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to t[...]

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    INTRODUCTION 14 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 any other soiling of the lens can interfere with proper image recording. Never touch the lens with your fingers. You can remove dust particles from the lens surface by usi[...]

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    QUICK START GUIDE 15 QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! 1. Load the battery (page 26). 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 achieve a full charge. 1 2 3 Stopper 2 1 Inlet Type [...]

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    QUICK START GUIDE 16 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Press [  ] to select the language you want. 3. Press [SET] to register the language setting. 4. Use [  ], [  ], [  ], and [  ] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET]. 5. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the city you want, and then press [...]

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    QUICK START GUIDE 17 1. Press [ ] (PLAY). 2. Use [  ] and [  ] to scroll through the images. 1 2 To view a recorded image (See page 92 for details.) 1. Press [ ] (REC). • If the (Snapshot Mode) icon is not on the monitor screen, use the procedure under “ Using the On-screen Menus ” (page 39) to change the “ REC Mode ” setting to “[...]

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    QUICK START GUIDE 18 1. Press [ ] (PLAY). 2. Press [  ] ( ). 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to display the image you want to delete. 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Delete ”. • To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything, select “ Cancel ” . 5. Press [SET] to delete the image. To delete an image (See page 112 for de[...]

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    GETTING READY 19 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. ■ Terminology The following table defines the terminology used in this manual. ■ Button Operations Button oper[...]

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    GETTING READY 20 5 1 2 3 4 6 ■ Front General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. Camera 1 Shutter release button 2 Power button 3 Flash 4 Microphone 5 Self-timer lamp 6 Lens 7 Viewfinder 8 Operation lamp 9 [ ] (PLAY mode) 0 [ ] (REC mode) A [MENU] button B Zoom button C Strap ring [...]

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    GETTING READY 21 K J I I Battery compartment cover J Connector K Tripod screw hole * Use this hole when attaching to a tripod. ■ Bottom USB Cradle Simply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB cradle lets you perform the following tasks. • Battery charging (page 28) • Automatic transfer of images to a computer (page 151) • Direct co[...]

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    GETTING READY 22 Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera ’ s status. REC mode 2 Focus Mode indicator None Auto Focus Macro Pan Focus Infinity Manual Focus 3 White balance indicator None Auto Sunlight Overcast Shade Light Bulb Fluorescent Manual 4 Self-timer None 1-Image 10 s [...]

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    GETTING READY 23 E F G D H D Digital zoom indicator E Shutter speed value • An out of range aperture or shutter speed causes the corresponding monitor screen value to turn amber. F Aperture value G ISO sensitivity H Zoom indicator • Left side indicates optical zoom. • Right side indicates digital zoom.[...]

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    GETTING READY 24 PLAY mode 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. 12 4 5 6 3 7 8 1 PLAY mode file typ[...]

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    GETTING READY 25 Indicators on (page 22) Histogram on (page 84) Indicators off Monitor screen off Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Each press of the [DISP] button changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below. IMPORTANT! • You cannot turn off the monitor screen in the following cases: In the PLAY mode, in the BESTSHOT mode,[...]

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    GETTING READY 26 Attaching the Strap Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the illustration. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when using the camera to protect against accidentally dropping it. • The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera only. Do not use it for any other purpose. • Never swing the[...]

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    GETTING READY 27 2. While pulling the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration, align the ( – ) mark on the battery with the ( – ) mark on the camera and slide the battery into the camera. ( – ) marks NP-40 Stopper 3. Swing the battery compartment cover closed, and then slide it in the direction indicated by the arr[...]

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    GETTING READY 28 To charge the battery 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. • Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera. AC Adaptor [DC IN 5.3V] USB Cradle AC power cord To remove the battery 1. Open the ba[...]

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    GETTING READY 29 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 complete, the [CHARGE] lamp will turn green. 4. After charging is complete, remove the [...]

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    GETTING READY 30 • If 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 normally. • You can use [...]

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    GETTING READY 31 Model Operation Number of Shots (CIPA) * 1 (Operating Time) Number of Shots, Continuous Recording * 2 (Operating Time) Continuous Playback * 3 (Continuous Snapshot Recording) Continuous Voice Recording * 4 EX-Z30 Apporoximate Battery Life 360 shots (180 minutes) 1260 shots (210 minutes) 360 minutes 300 minutes EX-Z40 Apporoximate B[...]

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    GETTING READY 32 • The above values are based on a new battery starting from a full charge. Repeated charging shortens battery life. • Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash, zoom and other functions, and how long you leave power turned on. ■ Tip to Make the Battery Last Longer • If you do not need the flash while record[...]

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    GETTING READY 33 ■ Low Battery Indicator The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on the monitor screen changes as battery power is used. The indicator means that remaining battery power is low. Note that you will not be able to record images while the battery indicator is . Charge the battery immediately whenever either of these in[...]

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    GETTING READY 34 • Failure to observe any of the following precautions while using the battery creates the risk of overheating, fire, and explosion. — Never use any other type of charger except the optional charger unit specified for the battery. — Never try to use the battery to power any other device other than this camera. — Never use or[...]

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    GETTING READY 35 ● 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 sure to charge the batte[...]

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    GETTING READY 36 ■ USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions • Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage is outside the rating marked on the AC adaptor. Doing so can create the danger of fire or electric shock. Use only the bundled AC adaptor specified for this camera. • Do not allow the AC adaptor cord to become cut or damaged, do not place h[...]

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    GETTING READY 37 Turning the Camera On and Off ■ To turn on the camera Press the power button, [ ] (REC) button, or [ ] (PLAY) button. This will cause the green operation lamp to light momentarily, and then power will turn on. The mode the camera enters depends on which button you pressed to turn it on. Press this button to turn on the camera: Po[...]

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    GETTING READY 38 ■ To turn off the camera Press the power button to turn off the camera. NOTE • You can setup the camera so it does not turn on when you press the [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) button, or to turn off when you press the [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) button. For details, see “ Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Buttons Power On/Off Functi[...]

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    GETTING READY 39 5. Use [  ] and [  ] to change the currently selected setting, and then press [SET]. • Available Sleep settings are: “ 30 sec ” , “ 1 min ” , “ 2 min ” , and “ Off ” . • Available Auto Power Off settings are: “ 2 min ” and “ 5 min ” . • Note that the Sleep feature does not operate in the PLAY mod[...]

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    GETTING READY 40 Settings Selection cursor (indicates the currently selected item) Tab [MENU] [  ][  ][  ][  ] [SET] 2. Press [MENU]. ● 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 options available for a set[...]

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    GETTING READY 41 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]. 5. Use [  ] and [  ][...]

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    GETTING READY 42 Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings Be sure to configure the following settings before using the camera to record images. • Display language • Home city • Date Style • Date and time Note that the current date and time settings are used by the camera to generate the date and time that are stored along with image [...]

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    GETTING READY 43 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 Fran ç ais : French Deutsch : German Espa ñ ol : Spanish Italia[...]

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    GETTING READY 44 6. Use [  ] and [  ] to change the date format setting, and then press [SET]. Example: December 24, 2004 Select this format: YY/MM/DD DD/MM/YY MM/DD/YY To display the date like this: 04/12/24 24/12/04 12/24/04 8. Press [SET] to register the settings and exit the setting screen. To do this: Change the setting at the current cu[...]

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    45 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 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 is no camera movement. This is especially important when available lighting is low, which slows down the shutter speed. This section describes the basic proc[...]

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    46 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING N /OFF Recording an Image Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed in accordance with the brightness of the 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 load[...]

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    47 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Shutter release button It means this: The image is in focus. The image is not in focus. When you see this: Green focus frame Green operation lamp Red focus frame Flashing green operation lamp • Make sure you are not blocking the lens or the flash with your fingers while recording an image. ● Operation Lamp and Focus Fra[...]

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    48 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 5. After making sure that the image is focused properly, press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to record. • The number of images that can be stored in memory depends on the image size and image quality setting you are using (pages 58, 60). • Press the shutter release button gently to avoid camera mov[...]

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    49 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING About the REC Mode Monitor Screen • The image shown on the monitor screen in the REC mode is a simplified image for composing purposes. The actual image is recorded in accordance 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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    50 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. IMPORTANT! • The frame that is visible inside of the viewfinder indicates the image recorded at a distance of about one meter (3.3´). When the subject is c[...]

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    51 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using Zoom Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom. Optical Zoom The range of the optical zoom factor is shown below. Optical Zoom Factor Range: 1X to 3X 1. In the REC mode, press the zoom button to change the zoom factor. Zoom out Zoom in Zoom button 2. Compose the image, and then pres[...]

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    52 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Digital Zoom Digital zoom is activated after you reach the 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. U[...]

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    53 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 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 [ 왔 ] ( ) to select the flash mode. • Each press of [ 왔 ] ( ) cycles through the flash mode settings shown below on the monitor screen. Flash mode indicator [ 왔 ] ( ) IMPORTANT! • Digita[...]

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    54 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 3. Record the image. IMPORTANT! • The flash unit of this camera fires a number of times when you record an image. The initial flashes are pre-flashes, which the camera uses to obtain information that it uses for exposure settings. The final flash is for recording. Make sure that you keep the camera still until the shutter[...]

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    55 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Flash Unit Status You can find out the current flash unit status by pressing the shutter release button half way and checking the monitor screen and red operation lamp. Red operation lamp * The indicator is also shown on the monitor screen when the flash unit is ready to fire. * Red operation lamp It means this: Flash unit [...]

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    56 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Self-timer The self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10- second delay of the shutter release after you press the shutter release button. A Triple Self-timer feature lets you perform three consecutive self-timer operations to record three images. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 [...]

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    57 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • With the Triple Self-timer, the camera records a series of three images in the sequence described below. 1. The camera performs a 10-second countdown and then records the first image. 2. The camera prepares to record the next image. The amount of time required for preparation depends on the camera’s current “Size”[...]

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    58 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Specifying Image Size and Quality You can specify the image size and image quality to suit the type of image you are recording. To specify the image size “Image size” is the size of the image, expressed as the number of vertical and horizontal pixels. A “pixel” is one of the many tiny dots that make up the image. Mo[...]

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    59 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTES • The following are guidelines for selecting the image size. ■ EX-Z30 2048 x 1536 2048 x 1360(3:2) 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 When you want to do this: * Larger Smaller Use this setting: * Print the image on paper up to 260 x 195mm (10.2 x 7.7 inches) Print the image on paper up to 260 x 173mm (10.2 x 6.8 in[...]

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    60 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To specify image quality Compressing an image before storage can cause a deterioration of its quality. The more an image is compressed, the greater the loss of quality. The image quality setting specifies the compression ratio used when an image is stored in memory. You can select an image quality setting to suit your needs[...]

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    61 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS This section describes other powerful features and functions that are available for recording. Selecting the Focus Mode You can select one of five different focus modes: Auto Focus, Macro, Pan Focus, Infinity, and Manual. 1. In the REC mode, press [ 왖 ] ( ). • Each press of [ 왖 ] ( ) cycl[...]

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    62 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Auto Focus As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter release button down half way. The following is the Auto Focus range. Range: Approximately 40cm to ∞ (1.3´ to ∞ ) 1. Keep pressing [ 왖 ] ( ) until there is no focus mod[...]

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    63 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Specifying the Auto Focus Area You can use the following procedure to change the Auto Focus area used in the Auto Focus Mode and the Macro Mode. Note that the configuration of the focus frame changes in accordance with the Auto Focus area you select. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the “REC” tab, select [...]

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    64 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Macro Mode The Macro mode lets you focus automatically on close up subjects. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter release button down half way. The following is the focus range in the Macro mode. Range: Approximately 6cm to 50cm (2.4˝ to 19.7˝) 1. Keep pressing [ 왖 ] ( ) until th[...]

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    65 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Infinity Mode The Infinity mode fixes focus at infinity ( ∞ ). Use this mode when recording scenery and other faraway images. 1. Keep pressing [ 왖 ] ( ) until the focus mode indicator shows “ ”. 2. Record the image. 1. Keep pressing [ 왖 ] ( ) until the focus mode indicator shows “MF”. • At this[...]

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    66 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. While watching the image on the monitor screen, use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to focus. • Pressing [ 왗 ] or [ 왘 ] causes the area inside of the boundary displayed in step 1 to fill the monitor screen momentarily to aid in focus. The normal image reappears a short while later. 3. Press the shutter release button to re[...]

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    67 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Keeping the shutter release button half way down, re- compose the image as you like. • This locks the focus on the subject that is currently within the focus frame. 3. When the image is composed the way you want, press the shutter release button the rest of the way to record it. • The focus and image recording op[...]

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    68 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to change the exposure compensation value, and then press [SET]. • Pressing [SET] registers the displayed value. Up : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subjects and backlight subjects. Down : Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best for dark-col[...]

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    69 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Adjusting White Balance The wavelengths of the light produced by various light sources (sunlight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types, so the colors of an image appear more natural. 1. In the REC mode,[...]

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    70 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Adjusting White Balance Manually Under some light sources, automatic white balance under the “Auto” setting can take a long time to complete. Also, the auto white balance range (color temperature range) is limited. Manual white balance helps to ensure that colors are recorded correctly for a particular light source.[...]

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    71 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. ■ Example Sample Scene • Portrait • Scenery • Night Scene • Night Scene Portrait 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ REC ” tab, select “ REC Mode ” , and[...]

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    72 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • Sample scene 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 condi[...]

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    73 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 6. Use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to display the image whose setup you want to register as a BESTSHOT scene. 7. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ Save ” , and then press [SET]. • This registers the setup. • Now you can use the procedure on page 71 to select your user setup for recording. Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Se[...]

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    74 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • BESTSHOT user setups are located in the camera’s built-in memory after the built-in sample scenes. • When a BESTSHOT user setup is recalled, the monitor screen in step 4 of the procedure on page 71 displays the text “Recall User Scene”. • Note that formatting the built-in memory (page 135) delet[...]

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    75 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Combined Images 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ REC ” tab, select “ REC Mode ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ BESTSHOT ” , and then press [SET]. 4. Use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to select “ Coupling Shot ” , and then press [SET]. Combining Shots of Two Pe[...]

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    76 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 5. Align the focus frame on the monitor screen with the subject you want on the left side of the image. • While “Coupling Shot” is selected, the “AF Area” (page 63) setting automatically becomes “Spot”. 6. Press the shutter release button to record the left side of the image. • The focus, exposure, white[...]

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    77 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 8. When everything is aligned correctly, record the right side of the image. IMPORTANT! • Coupling Shot 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 required data. If this happens, delete images you no longer n[...]

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    78 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Freeze the background on 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 the “ REC ” tab, select “ REC Mode ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ BESTSHOT ?[...]

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    79 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 6. Next, align the focus frame with the subject, composing the subject with the semi-transparent background shown on the monitor screen. • Pressing [MENU] any time after step 5 of the above procedure cancels the background image and returns to step 5. 7. When everything is aligned correctly, record the image. • This[...]

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    80 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ Movie ” , and then press [SET]. 4. Point the camera at the subject and then press the shutter release button. • Movie recording continues as long as remaining memory capacity allows, or until you stop it by pressing the shutter release button again. • Starting a movie recor[...]

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    81 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS — The camera automatically switches to the Pan Focus mode (PF) (page 64) whenever you enter the Movie Mode. — The camera focuses automatically whenever you have Auto Focus (page 62) or Macro ( ) selected as the focus mode. Note that the confirmation tone that sounds during the Auto Focus operation will be recorded i[...]

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    82 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ REC ” tab, select “ REC Mode ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ ( + ) ” and then press [SET]. • This enters the Snapshot Audio Mode. 4. Press the shutter release button to record the image. • After the image is recorded, th[...]

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    83 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording Your Voice The Voice Recording Mode provides quick and easy recording of your voice. • 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: Approximately 40 minutes with built-in memory ?[...]

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    84 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Audio Recording Precautions • Keep the microphone on the front of the camera pointed at the subject. • Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers. • Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far from the subject. • Operating camera buttons during recording can cause[...]

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    85 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • When the histogram is too far to the left, it means that there are too many dark pixels. This type of histogram 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. • When the histogram is too far to the right, it means that th[...]

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    86 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS REC Mode Camera Settings The following are the settings you can make before recording an image using a REC mode. • ISO sensitivity • Grid on/off • 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 refere[...]

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    87 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • Under certain conditions, a high shutter speed in combination with a high ISO sensitivity setting can cause 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 to shoot a [...]

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    88 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS To do this: Display images on the monitor screen for about one second immediately after they are recorded Do not display images immediately after they are recorded Select this setting: On Off Turning Image Review On and Off Image review displays an image on the monitor screen as soon as you record it. Use the following [...]

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    89 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Assigning Functions to the [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] Keys A “key customization” feature lets you configure the [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] keys so they change camera settings whenever they are pressed in the REC mode. After you configure the [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] keys, you can change the setting assigned to them without going throu[...]

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    90 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Power On Default Settings The camera’s “mode memory” feature lets you specify 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 t[...]

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    91 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ Memory ” tab, select the item you want to change, and then press [ 왘 ]. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. To do this: Turn on mode memory so settings are restored at power on Turn off mode memory so settings are initia[...]

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    92 PLAYBACK PLAYBACK 2. Use [ 왘 ] (forward) or [ 왗 ] (back) to scroll through files on the monitor screen. NOTES • Holding down [ 왗 ] or [ 왘 ] scrolls images at high speed. • In order to allow for faster playback image scrolling, the image that initially appears on the monitor screen is a preview image, which is of somewhat lower qualit[...]

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    93 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 [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] until the image you want is displayed. 2. Press [SET]. • This plays back the audio that accompanies the displayed image. • You can perform the following operations[...]

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    94 PLAYBACK [SET] Shutter release button 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. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to scroll through images on the monitor screen and display the one you want. 2. Whi[...]

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    95 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 [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to display the image you want. 2. Press the zoom button ( ) to enlarge the image. • This displays an indicator that shows the current zoom factor. ?[...]

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    96 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. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Resize”[...]

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    97 PLAYBACK Cropping an Image Use the following procedure when you want to crop a portion of an enlarged image and use the remaining part of the image as an e-mail attachment, Web page image, etc. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to scroll through images and display the one you want to crop. 2. Press [MENU]. 3. Select the “PLAY” tab[...]

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    98 PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • Cropping an image creates a new file that contains the cropped image. The file with the original image also remains in memory. • An image recorded using the 2048 x 1360 (3:2) pixel size (EX-Z30) and the 2304 x 1536 (3:2) pixel size (EX-Z40) cannot be cropped. • Movie and voice recording file images cannot be cropped. [...]

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    99 PLAYBACK Playing a Movie Use the following procedure to play back a movie that was recorded in the movie mode. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to scroll through images until the movie you want to play is displayed. 2. Press [SET]. • This start playback of the movie. • You can perform the following operations while a movie is p[...]

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    100 PLAYBACK Displaying the 9-image View The following procedure displays nine images on the monitor screen at the same time. 1. In the PLAY mode, press the zoom button ( ). • This displays the 9-image screen with the image that was on the monitor screen in step 2 in the center, with a selection boundary around it. • is displayed in the 9-image[...]

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    101 PLAYBACK Selecting a Specific Image in the 9- image View 1. Display the 9-image view. 2. Use [ 왖 ], [ 왔 ], [ 왗 ], and [ 왘 ] to move the selection boundary up, down, left, or right until it is located at the image you want to view. 3. Pressing any button besides [ 왖 ], [ 왔 ], [ 왗 ], or [ 왘 ] displays the selected image. • This [...]

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    102 PLAYBACK • Pressing [ 왖 ] while the date selection cursor is located anywhere in the top line of the calendar causes the previous month to appear. • Pressing [ 왔 ] while the date selection cursor is located anywhere in the bottom line of the calendar causes the next month to appear. • To exit the calendar screen, press [MENU] or [DISP[...]

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    103 PLAYBACK 4. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “Start”, and then press [SET]. • This starts the slide show. 5. To stop Slide Show, press [SET]. • The slideshow will also stop automatically after the amount of time you specified for “Time” elapses. 3. Configure the slideshow settings. • See the pages indicated below for more informa[...]

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    104 PLAYBACK To specify the slideshow images 1. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “Images”, and then press [ 왘 ]. 2. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “Start”, and then press [SET]. • This starts the slideshow. • The audio of audio snapshot and voice reco[...]

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    105 PLAYBACK To specify the slideshow time 1. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “Time”. 2. Use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] 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 [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “Start”, and then press [SET]. • This starts the slideshow. To set t[...]

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    106 PLAYBACK Using the Photo Stand Feature The “Photo Stand” feature lets you specify what should appear on the camera’s monitor screen while the camera is on its USB cradle. You can play a Photo Stand slideshow without worrying about remaining battery power, or you can specify display of a particular image. Photo Stand feature operations are[...]

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    107 PLAYBACK 4. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “Rotate”, and then press [SET]. • Each press of [SET] rotates the image 90 degrees. 5. After you are finished configuring settings, press the [MENU] button to exit the setting screen. IMPORTANT! • You cannot rotate an image that is protected. To rotate such an image, first unprotect it. • [...]

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    108 PLAYBACK Using Image Roulette Image Roulette cycles images like a slot machine on the display, before stopping at one of them. When you start an Image Roulette operation, images scroll randomly on the screen. At first, images scroll at high speed. Then the scrolling gradually slows down until a single image is stopped on the screen. The image t[...]

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    109 PLAYBACK Adding Audio to a Snapshot The “after-recording” feature lets you add audio to snapshots after 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”[...]

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    110 PLAYBACK To re-record audio 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to scroll through snapshots until the one whose audio you want to re-record is displayed. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Dubbing”, and then press [ 왘 ]. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “Delete”, and then press [SET]. • If you merely want to delete t[...]

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    111 PLAYBACK Playing Back a Voice Recording File Perform the following steps to play back a voice recording file. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to 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 fo[...]

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    DELETING FILES 112 DELETING FILES You can delete a single file, or you can delete all files currently in memory. IMPORTANT! • Note that file deletion cannot be undone. Once you delete a file, it is gone. Make sure you really do not need a file anymore before you delete it. Especially when deleting all files, make sure you check all the files you [...]

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    DELETING FILES 113 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 Delete ”, and then press [SET]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Yes ”. • To exit the file delete operation without deleting anything[...]

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    FILE MANAGEMENT 114 FILE MANAGEMENT The file management capabilities of the camera make it easy to keep track of images. You 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[...]

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    FILE MANAGEMENT 115 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ On” , and then press [SET]. • A file that is protected is indicated by the mark. • To unprotect a file, select “ Off ” in step 4, and then press [SET]. 5. Press [MENU] to exit the menu screen. Protecting Files Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted (page 112). You can prot[...]

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    FILE MANAGEMENT 116 To protect all files in memory 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY” tab, select “ Protect” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “All Files : On”, and then press [SET]. • To unprotect all files, press [SET] in step 3 so the setting shows “ All Files : Off ” . 4. Pres[...]

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    FILE MANAGEMENT 117 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Save” , and then 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 the FAVORITE folder. 5. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Save” , and then press [SET]. • Thi[...]

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    FILE MANAGEMENT 118 To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY” tab, select “ Favorites” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Show” , and then press [SET]. • If the FAVORITE folder is empty, the message “ No Favorites file! ” appears. 4. Use [  ] [...]

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    FILE MANAGEMENT 119 To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY” tab, select “ Favorites” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Show” , and then press [SET]. 4. Press [  ] ( ). 5. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the file you want to delete from the FAV[...]

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    FILE MANAGEMENT 120 To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY” tab, select “ Favorites” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Show” , and then press [SET]. 4. Press [  ] ( ). 5. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “All Files Delete ”, and then pre[...]

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    OTHER SETTINGS 121 OTHER SETTINGS Configuring Sound Settings You can configure different sounds to play whenever you turn on the camera, press the shutter release button half- way or all the way, or perform a key operation. To configure sound settings 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “ Soun[...]

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    OTHER SETTINGS 122 To set the volume level 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “ Sounds” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Volume ”. 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to specify the volume setting you want, and then press [SET]. • You can set the volume in the r[...]

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    OTHER SETTINGS 123 IMPORTANT! • You can select any one of the following types of image as the startup image. — The camera’s built-in startup image — A snapshot you recorded with the camera — An audio snapshot you recorded with the camera • The snapshot image that you select as the startup image is stored in a special memory location cal[...]

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    OTHER SETTINGS 124 3. Change the name of the file to one of the following. Snapshot Image: ENDING.JPG Movie Image: ENDING.AVI • Input the following file name only (without file name extension) if your computer is configured to hide file name extensions. File Name: ENDING • Your camera is now configured to display a power down image. The power d[...]

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    OTHER SETTINGS 125 ■ To cancel Power Down Image settings 1. Use the 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. Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method Use [...]

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    OTHER SETTINGS 126 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 the assigned time. Specifying a voice recording file plays the audio. To set an alarm 1. In the PLAY mode, press [M[...]

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    OTHER SETTINGS 127 Stopping the Alarm When an alarm time is reached while the camera is turned off, the alarm will sound for about one minute (or until you stop it), and then the camera will turn 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[...]

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    OTHER SETTINGS 128 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 sel[...]

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    OTHER SETTINGS 129 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]. Example: December 24, 2004[...]

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    OTHER SETTINGS 130 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 “ C[...]

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    OTHER SETTINGS 131 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 configure Ho[...]

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    OTHER SETTINGS 132 Changing the Display Language You can use the following procedure to select one of ten language as the display language. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “ Language ”, and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ], [  ], [  ], and [  ] to change the setting, and then [...]

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    OTHER SETTINGS 133 Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Buttons Power On/Off Functions You can use the following procedures to configure the [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) buttons so power turns and/or off whenever they are pressed. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “ REC/PLAY ”, and then press [...]

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    OTHER SETTINGS 134 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 initial default setting is “ Power On ”[...]

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    OTHER SETTINGS 135 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Format” , and then press [SET]. • To exit the format operation without formatting, select “ Cancel ” . Formatting Built-in Memory Formatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it. IMPORTANT! • Note that data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered. Check to make[...]

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    USING A MEMORY CARD 136 USING A MEMORY CARD You can expand the storage capabilities of your camera by using a commercially available memory card (SD memory card or MultiMediaCard). You can also copy files from built-in flash memory to a memory card and from a memory card to flash memory. • Normally, files are stored in built-in flash memory. When[...]

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    USING A MEMORY CARD 137 2. Positioning the memory card so its back is facing in the same direction as the camera’ s monitor screen, carefully slide it into the card slot. 3. Swing the battery compartment cover closed, and then slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow. Using a Memory Card IMPORTANT! • Make sure you turn off the camera be[...]

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    USING A MEMORY CARD 138 Formatting a Memory Card Formatting a memory card deletes any data already stored on it. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to use the camera to format a memory card. Formatting a memory card on a computer and then using it in the camera can slow down data processing by the camera. In the case of an SD card, formatting on a computer can[...]

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    USING A MEMORY CARD 139 Memory Card Precautions • If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore normal operation by reformatting it. However, we recommend that you always take along more than one memory card whenever using the camera far away from the home or office. • We recommend that you format a memory card before using it f[...]

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    USING A MEMORY CARD 140 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Built-in Card ”, and then press [SET]. • This starts the copy operation and displays the message “ Busy.... Please wait... ” . • After the copy operation is complete, the monitor screen shows the last file in the folder. Copying Files Use the procedures below to copy files b[...]

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    USING A MEMORY CARD 141 To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory With this procedure you 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 [[...]

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    PRINTING IMAGES 142 PRINTING IMAGES A digital camera provides you with a variety of different ways to print the images it records. The three main printing methods are described below. Use the method that best suits your needs. ■ Professional Print Service The camera ’ s DPOF feature lets you specify which images you want to print and how many c[...]

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    PRINTING IMAGES 143 Macintosh Users The camera comes bundled with Photo Loader for the Macintosh, which can be installed for image transfer and management, but not for printing. Use commercially available software for printing with a Macintosh. For more information, see “ Viewing Images on a Computer ” (page 151) and “ Installing the Software[...]

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    PRINTING IMAGES 144 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 s[...]

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    PRINTING IMAGES 145 To configure print settings for all images 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY” tab, select “ DPOF” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “All images”, and then press [  ]. 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to specify the number of copies. • You can specify up to 99 for the [...]

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    PRINTING IMAGES 146 To print a single image 1. In the 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 [SET]. Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT You can connect the camera directly to a printer that support[...]

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    PRINTING IMAGES 147 4. Use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect the USB cradle to a printer. • 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. 5. Set the camera on the USB cradle.[...]

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    PRINTING IMAGES 148 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 under “To print a single image” on page 146. 3. On the print menu, select “ DPOF” , and then press [SET]. 4. On the camera’s monitor screen, use [ ?[...]

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    PRINTING IMAGES 149 Printing Precautions • See the documentation that comes with your printer for information about print quality 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 cradl[...]

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    PRINTING IMAGES 150 PRINT Image Matching II Images include PRINT Image Matching II data (mode setting and other camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching II reads this data and adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images come out just the way you intended when you recorded them. * Seiko Epson Corporation hold[...]

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    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 151 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER After using the USB cradle to establish a USB connection between the camera and your computer, you can use your computer to view images in file memory and copy images to your computer ’ s hard disk or other storage media. In order to do this, you first need to install the USB driver lo[...]

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    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 152 1. What you should do first depends on whether your computer is running under Windows 98, Me/2000 or Windows XP. ■ Windows 98/Me/2000 Users • Start from step 2 to install the USB driver. • Note that the example installation presented here uses Windows 98. ■ Windows XP Users • Installation of the USB driver[...]

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    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 153 5. On the screen that appears after installation is complete, select the “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” check box and then click [Finish] to restart your 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[...]

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    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 154 • Take care when connecting the USB cable to the USB cradle or your computer. USB ports and cable plugs are shaped for proper positioning. • Plug the USB cable plugs into the ports securely, as far as they will go. Proper operation is not possible if connections are not correct. 8. In the REC mode or the PLAY mo[...]

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    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 155 13. On your computer, double-click “My Computer ”. • If you are running Windows XP, click [Start] and then [My Computer]. 14. Double-click “ Removable Disk ”. • Your computer sees the camera ’ s file memory as a removable disk. 15. Double-click the “ Dcim” folder. 16. Double-click the folder that c[...]

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    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 156 IMPORTANT! • Never use your computer to edit, delete, move, or rename images stored in file memory. Doing so can cause problems with the image management data used by the camera, which may make it impossible to display images on the camera or it may cause a large error in the number of images value displayed by th[...]

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    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 157 Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer The following are the general steps for viewing and copying files from a Macintosh. You can find details about each operation in the procedures that follow below. Note that you should also refer to the documentation that comes with your Macintosh for other information about[...]

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    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 158 IMPORTANT! • If you want to transfer files from the camera ’ s built-in memory to a 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[...]

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    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 159 USB port Connector A USB cable (bundled) [USB] Connector B 2. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the USB cradle and your computer’ s USB port. • Take care when connecting the USB cable to the USB cradle or your computer. USB ports and cable plugs are shaped for proper positioning. • Pl[...]

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    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 160 7. Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button. • Pressing the [USB] button enters the USB mode, which 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. • [...]

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    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 161 USB Connection Precautions • Be sure to read the documentation that comes with your computer for other important information about USB connections. • Do not leave the same image displayed on your computer screen for a long time. Doing so can cause the image to “ burn in ” on the screen. • Never disconnect [...]

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    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 162 Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer The procedures in this section describe how to transfer images from the 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 Slo[...]

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    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 163 Memory Data Images recorded with this camera and other data are stored in memory using DCF (Design rule for Camera File System) protocol. DCF protocol is designed to make it easier to exchange image and other data between digital cameras and other devices. DCF Protocol DCF devices (digital cameras, printers, etc.) c[...]

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    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 164 ■ Folder and File Contents • DCIM folder Folder that stores all of the 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 (File Name Extension: JPG) • Movie file File that contains a movie re[...]

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    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 165 Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions • Note that the folder named “ DCIM ” is the parent (top) folder of all the files in memory. When transferring memory contents to a hard disk, CD-R, MO disk, or other external storage, treat all the contents inside a DCIM folder as a set and always keep them together[...]

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    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 166 Creating an album IMPORTANT! • Remember that creating an “ ALBUM ” folder (page 163) causes different size versions of each image to be created in memory. If there is an “ ALBUM ” folder in image memory when you specify printing of all images by a professional print service or on a printer, you may end[...]

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    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 167 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY ” tab, select “Create Album” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Create” , and then press [SET]. • This starts creation of the album, and causes the message “ Busy.... Please wait... ” . to appear on the monito[...]

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    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 168 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 the “ PLAY” tab, select “Create Album” , and then press [  ]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Layout ”. 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the layout[...]

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    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 169 ■ Background Color You can specify white, black, or gray as the color of the album background using the procedure under “ Configuring Detailed Album Settings ” . ■ Album Type There are two album types: “ Normal ” and “ Index/Info ” . “ Normal ” Type : This type of album displays images in acc[...]

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    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 170 ■ Auto Album Creation On/Off This setting controls whether an album is created automatically whenever you turn off the camera. Select this option: On Off To do this: Turn on auto album creation Turn off auto album creation • When auto album creation is turned on, an album is created automatically in built-in[...]

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    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 171 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 “ ALBUM” folder or the memory c[...]

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    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 172 Index Info • The following describes the information that appears on the Info Screen. This Info Screen item: Shows this: File Size Image file size Resolution Resolution Quality Quality Recording mode Recording mode AE Exposure mode Light metering Metering mode Shutter speed Shutter speed Aperture stop Aperture[...]

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    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 173 NOTES • When printing an album page, you should set up your Web browser as described below. — Select the browser frame where the images are located. — Set margins to the lowest possible values. — Set the background color to a printable color. • See the user documentation that came with your Web browser[...]

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    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 174 To delete an album 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Create Album”, and then press [ 왘 ]. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “Delete”, and then press [SET]. • The camera returns to the PLAY mode after the album is deleted. Installing the Software from the CD-R[...]

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    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 175 Photo Loader (for Windows/Macintosh) This application automatically transfers image, audio snapshot, and voice recording WAV files from the camera to your computer. Photo Loader automatically stores transferred files in folders named using the current date (year, month, day) and generates HTML files that make it[...]

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    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 176 Photohands XP/2000/Me/98 Pentium or higher At least 64MB At least 10MB Computer System Requirements Computer system requirements depend on each of the applications, as described below. Windows * 1 In the case of Windows 2000, you install a data file that enables use of the operating system ’ s standard USB dri[...]

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    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 177 IMPORTANT! • For details about Windows minimum system requirements, see the “ Readme ” file on the CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) that comes bundled with the camera. • For details about Macintosh minimum system requirements, use a Web browser application to read the contents of the “ readme ”[...]

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    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 178 Getting Started Start up your computer and insert the CD-ROM into its CD- ROM drive. This will automatically launch the menu application, which displays a menu screen on your computer. • The menu application may not start up automatically on some computers. If this happens, navigate to the CD- ROM and double-c[...]

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    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 179 Installing an Application 1. Click the “ Install” button for the application you want to install. 2. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to follow the instructions carefully and completely. If you make a mistake when installing Photo Loader, you may not be able[...]

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    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 180 User Registration You can perform user registration over the Internet. To do so, of course, you need to be able to connect to the Internet with your computer. 1. Click the “ Register” button. • This starts up your Web browser and accesses the user registration website. Follow the instructions that appear o[...]

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    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 181 ■ To install Photo Loader 1. Open the folder named “Photo Loader ”. 2. Open the folder named “ English” , and then open the file named “ Important ”. 3. Open the folder named “ Installer” , and then open the file named “ readme ”. 4. Follow the instructions in the “ readme” file to inst[...]

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    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 182 ■ 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 ”. ■ To register as a user Internet registration only is supported. Visit the following CASIO website to [...]

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    APPENDIX 183 APPENDIX Menu Reference The following shows lists of menus that appear in the REC mode and PLAY mode, and their settings. • The settings that are underlined in the following table are initial defaults. ■ REC mode ● REC tab menu ● Memory tab menu REC Mode Flash Focus White Balance ISO AF Area Digital Zoom MF Position Zoom Positi[...]

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    APPENDIX 184 Sounds Startup File No. World Time Date Style Adjust Language 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, DST, etc.) World Time setup (city, DST, etc.) YY/MM/DD / DD/MM/YY / MM/DD/YY Time setting / [...]

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    APPENDIX 185 ● Set Up tab menu Indicator Lamp Reference The camera has three indicator lamps: a green operation lamp, a red operation lamp, and a self-timer lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the camera. * There are three lamp flash patterns. Pattern 1 flashes once per second, Pattern 2 flashes twice p[...]

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    APPENDIX 186 REC mode Operation Lamp Self-timer Lamp Green Lit Lit Pattern 3 Lit Pattern 2 Pattern 1 Red Pattern 3 Lit Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Lit Red Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Operational (Power on, recording enabled) Flash is charging. Flash charging is complete. Auto Focus operation was successful. Cannot Auto Focus. Monitor screen is off. Storing image S[...]

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    APPENDIX 187 USB Cradle Indicator Lamps The USB cradle has two indicator lamps: a [CHARGE] lamp and a [USB] lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the USB cradle and camera. [CHARGE] lamp [USB] lamp Color Red Green Amber Red Status Lit Lit Lit Flashing Color Green Green Status Lit Flashing Charging Charging [...]

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    APPENDIX 188 Power does not turn on. Camera suddenly powers down. Image is not recorded when the shutter release button is pressed. Auto Focus does not focus properly 1) The battery is not oriented correctly. 2) The battery is dead. 1) Auto Power Off activated (page 38). 2) The battery is dead. 1) The camera is in the PLAY mode. 2) Flash unit is be[...]

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    APPENDIX 189 When composing the image, make sure the subject on which you want to focus is located inside the focus frame. 1) Select a different flash mode (page 53). 2) Charge the battery (page 28). 3) Select a different recording mode. 4) Select a different flash mode (page 53) or BESTSHOT scene (page 71). Charge the battery (page 28). 1) Focus t[...]

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    APPENDIX 190 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 the battery from the camera, reinsert it, and then try again. 1) After the computer stops accessing camera file memory, press the [USB] button on the USB cradl[...]

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    APPENDIX 191 ■ 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 another type of driver installed. This will[...]

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    APPENDIX 192 Display Messages Alarm setting complete. Battery is low. Can not find the file. Cannot register any more files. Card ERROR File could not be saved because battery is low. This message appears after you change the alarm setting. The battery is dead. The camera cannot find the image specified by the slideshow “ Images ” setting. Spec[...]

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    APPENDIX 193 The LOCK switch of the SD memory card is locked. You cannot store images to or delete images from a memory card that is locked. There are no files in built-in memory or on the memory card. There are no DPOF settings specifying images and the number of copies of each for printing. Configure the required DPOF settings (page 143). You are[...]

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    APPENDIX 194 Approximate Memory Capacity and File sizes: • Snapshots EX-Z30 File Size (pixels) 2048 x 1536 2048 x 1360 (3:2) 1600 x 1200 (UXGA) 1280 x 960 (SXGA) 640 x 480 (VGA) Quality Fine Normal Economy Fine Normal Economy Fine Normal Economy Fine Normal Economy Fine Normal Economy Approximate Image File Size 1.6MB 1.2MB 630KB 1.5MB 1.1MB 580K[...]

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    APPENDIX 195 • Movies (320 x 240 pixels) Delete .................................. Single-file, all files (with protection) Effective Pixels .................. EX-Z30: 3.2 million EX-Z40: 4.0 million Imaging Element ................ EX-Z30: 1/2.5-inch square pixel color CCD (Total pixels: 3.34 million) EX-Z40: 1/2.5-inch square pixel color CCD (T[...]

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    APPENDIX 196 Audio Recording Time Audio Snapshot ............... Approximately 30 seconds maximum per image Voice Recording .............. Approximately 40 minutes with built-in memory After Recording ............... Approximately 30 seconds maximum per image Monitor Screen .................. 2.0-inch TFT color LCD 84,960 pixels (354 x 240) Viewfin[...]

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    APPENDIX 197 * 2 Continuous Recording Conditions • Temperature: 23 ° C (73 ° F) • Monitor screen: On • Flash: Off • Image recorded every 10 seconds, alternating full wide-angle and full telephoto zoom * 3 Continuous Playback Conditions • Temperature: 23 ° C (73 ° F) • Scroll one image about every 10 seconds * 4 Voice recording times[...]

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    APPENDIX 198 ■ Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type) Power Requirement .......... 100 to 240V AC, 50/60Hz, 83 mA Output ................................. 5.3V DC, 650 mA Dimensions ........................ 78(W) x 20(H) x 39(D) mm (3.1 ˝ (W) x 0.8 ˝ (H) x 1.5 ˝ (D)) (excluding projections and cable) Weight ................................. Approxima[...]