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E
Digital Camera
EX-Z6/EX-Z7
User’s Guide
Thank you for purchasing this CASIO
product.
Before using it, be sure to read the
precautions contained in this User’s Guide.
Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for
future reference.
For the most up-to-date information about
this product, visit the official EXILIM
Website at http://www.exilim.com/.
All example procedures in this User’s Guide
are based on the EX-Z7. The same
procedures also apply to the EX-Z6, unless
specifically noted
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INTRODUCTION 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. Camera Rechargeable Lithium Lithium Ion Battery AC Power Cord * Strap Ion Battery (NP-20) Charger * The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to (BC-11L) country or geographic area. CD-ROM USB Cable AV Cable Basic Reference 2
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INTRODUCTION 21 GETTING READY Contents About This Manual ..................................................... 21 2 INTRODUCTION General Guide ............................................................ 22 Camera 22 Lithium Ion Battery Charger 24 Unpacking .................................................................... 2 Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 25 Features ....................................................................... 9 REC Mode 25 Preca
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INTRODUCTION Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 84 50 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually 85 Using Continuous Shutter .......................................... 87 Recording an Image ................................................... 50 Aiming the Camera 50 Normal-speed continuous shutter 88 Recording an Image 51 High-speed continuous shutter 88 Using the easy Mode 55 Flash continuous shutter 88 Continuous Shutter Precautions 89
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INTRODUCTION Using the Histogram ................................................ 109 Playing and Editing a Movie .................................... 133 Playing a Movie 133 REC Mode Camera Settings ....................................112 Editing a Movie 134 Assigning Functions to the [] and [] Keys 112 Capturing a Still Image from a Movie Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 113 (MOTION PRINT) 138 Turning Image Review On and Off 114 Using Icon Help 114 Displaying the 9-image View ..........
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INTRODUCTION Protecting Files ........................................................ 155 Changing the USB Port Protocol ............................. 168 To protect a single file 155 Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) To protect all files in memory 156 Power On/Off Functions ........................................... 169 Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 156 Formatting Built-in Memory ...................................... 170 To copy a file to the FAVORITE fold
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INTRODUCTION Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 215 189 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Selecting the Software You Need 215 Computer System Requirements 216 Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 189 Transfer of Images from the Camera Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer....... 196 and Management of Images on a Macintosh 217 Playing a Movie 218 Using a Memory Card to Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 218 Transfer Images to a Computer ...........................
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INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT! • Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • The contents of this manual are subject to change • MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon without notice. Technologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA). responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from • Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks the use of this manual. or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in t
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INTRODUCTION LCD Panel Features The LCD panel is a product of the latest LCD manufacturing technology that provides a pixel yield of • Effective Pixels EX-Z6: 6.0 million pixels (6.37 million total pixels) 99.99%. This means that less than 0.01% of the total pixels are defective (they do not turn on or always remain turned EX-Z7: 7.2 million pixels (7.41 million total pixels) on). • 2.5-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen • 8.3MB built-in memory Copyright Restrictions Use built-in memory for t
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INTRODUCTION • Auto Macro (pages 76, 78) • Business Shot (page 97) Auto Macro automatically switches to the macro mode Business Shot automatically corrects rectangular shapes when the distance between the camera and subject it when recording the image of a business card, document, shorter than the Auto Focus range. whiteboard, or similar subjects from an angle. • Quick Shutter (page 76) • Restoring an Old Photograph (page 99) When you press the shutter button all the way down You can use the pro
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INTRODUCTION • Color Correction (page 131) • Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page 179) Simply record the image of an old photograph to restore Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want its colors. using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used when specifying images and quantities for printing by • MOTION PRINT (page 138) professional print services. Capture frames from a movie and create still images that are suitable for printing. • PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT suppor
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INTRODUCTION • Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands Precautions (pages 208, 211, 217) Your camera comes bundled with Photo Loader, the General Precautions popular application that automatically loads images from your camera to your PC. It also comes with Photohands, Be sure to observe the following important precautions and application that makes image retouching quick and whenever using the EX-Z6/EX-Z7. easy. All references in this manual to “camera” refer to the CASIO EX-Z6/EX-Z7 Digital
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INTRODUCTION • Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject’s • At least once a year, unplug the AC power cord from the eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage power outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the if it is fired too close to the eyes. This is especially true plug. Dust build up around the prongs can create the risk with young children. When using the flash, the camera of fire. should be at least one meter (3.3´) from the eyes of the • If the camer
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INTRODUCTION Test for proper operation before using the Operating conditions camera! • This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). Before using the camera to record important images, make • Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas. sure you first record a number of test images and check the results to ensure that the camera is configured correctly — In areas subject to direct sunlight and operating properly. — In areas subject to high
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INTRODUCTION Condensation Power Supply • When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or • Use only the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of there is the possibility that condensation can form on the battery is not supported. exterior or on interior components. Condensation can • This camera does not have a separate battery for the cause malfunction of the camera, so you should
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INTRODUCTION Caring for your camera Other • Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can • The camera may become slightly warm during use. This interfere with proper image recording. Never touch the does not indicate malfunction. lens with your fingers. You can remove dust particles from the lens surface by using a lens blower to blow them off. Next, wipe the surface of the lens with a soft lens cloth. • Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the flash can interfere with
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QUICK START GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! 1. Charge the rechargeable litium 2. Load the battery into the camera. ion battery (NP-20) that comes (page 34). 1 with the camera (page 31). It takes about 90 minutes to achieve 1 a full charge. -+ T 2 Stopper 2 [CHARGE] lamp lights red during charging. [CHARGE] lamp goes out when charging is complete. (–) marks 3 17
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QUICK START GUIDE To configure display language and clock settings Be sure to configure the following settings before 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. using the camera to record images. See page 47 for details. 2. Use [], [], [], and [] to select the language If you make a mistake when setting the language or clock with the following procedure, you will need to you want. use the camera’s menu to individually change the 3. Press [SET] to register the language setting. lang
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QUICK START GUIDE To record an image See page 50 for details. 1. Press [ ] (REC). Auto recording icon This enters the REC (recording) mode. 3 2. Point the camera at the subject, use the monitor 7 N 2 screen to compose the image, and then press the shutter button half way. 3 0 06 6/12 12/2 24 4 : 12 12 3 38 8 When the camera finishes its Auto Focus operation, the focus frame will turn green and the operation lamp lights green. Focus frame 1 3. Holding the camera still, gently press the shutte
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QUICK START GUIDE To view a recorded image To delete an image See page 124 for details. See page 152 for details. 1 1 2, 3, 4, 5 2 1. Press [ ] (PLAY). 1. Press [ ] (PLAY). This enters the PLAY (playback) mode. 2. Press [] ( ). 2. Use [] and [] to scroll through the 3. Use [] and [] to display the image you want to images. 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. 20
