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E
Digital Camera
EX-Z120
User’s Guide
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product.
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precautions contained in this User’s Guide.
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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 2 AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6) Strap CD-ROM USB Cable AV Cable Basic Reference 2
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INTRODUCTION 26 GETTING READY Contents About This Manual ..................................................... 26 2 INTRODUCTION General Guide ............................................................ 27 Camera 27 Unpacking .................................................................... 2 Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 30 REC Modes 30 Features ....................................................................... 9 PLAY Mode 34 Precautions ..........
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INTRODUCTION Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 87 55 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 89 Recording an Image ................................................... 55 Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually 90 Specifying the Recording Mode 55 Specifying the Exposure Mode .................................. 92 Aiming the Camera 56 Using Aperture Priority AE 92 Recording an Image (Snapshot Mode) 57 Using Shutter
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INTRODUCTION Using the Histogram................................................. 116 Displaying the 9-image View .................................... 145 REC Mode Camera Settings.................................... 119 Displaying the Calendar Screen .............................. 146 Assigning Functions to the [] and [] Keys 120 Playing a Slideshow ................................................. 147 Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 120 Rotating the Display Image .......................
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INTRODUCTION 165 OTHER SETTINGS 175 USING A MEMORY CARD Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 165 Using a Memory Card .............................................. 176 To configure sound settings 165 To insert a memory card into the camera 176 To set the confirmation tone volume level 165 To replace the memory card 177 To set the audio volume level for movie and audio Formatting a Memory Card 178 snapshot playback 166 Copying Files ....................................
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INTRODUCTION 193 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 224 APPENDIX Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ......... 193 Menu Reference ....................................................... 224 Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 200 Indicator Lamp Reference ........................................ 227 Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 230 If you have problems installing the USB driver... 235 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 • REC mode or PLAY mode power up (page 46) Press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera 99.99%. This means that less than 0.01% of the total pixels are defective (they do not turn on or always remain turned and enter the mode you want to use. on). • Mode dial (page 55) A turn of the mode dial selects from among eight different Copyright Restrictions reco
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INTRODUCTION • Three exposure modes (pages 92, 94, 95) • Voice Recording (page 115) Three exposure modes control aperture and shutter Quick and easy recording of voice input. speed: aperture priority AE (A Mode), shutter speed • Calendar screen (page 146) priority AE (S Mode), and manual exposure (M Mode). A simple operation displays a full-month calendar on the • BEST SHOT (page 98) camera’s monitor screen. Each day of the full-month Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of calen
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INTRODUCTION • Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page 183) • DCF Data Storage (page 205) Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used protocol provides image compatibility between the digital when specifying images and quantities for printing by camera and printers. professional print services. • Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands • PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT support
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INTRODUCTION Directly Viewing the Sun or Bright Light Precautions • Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the camera’s viewfinder. Doing so can damage your General Precautions eyesight. Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the EX-Z120. All references in this manual Flash to “camera” refer to the CASIO EX-Z120 Digital Camera. • Never use the flash unit in areas where flammable or explosive gas may be present. Such conditions create the risk o
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INTRODUCTION Display Panel Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, and other abnormalities • Do not apply strong pressure to the LCD panel surface or subject it to strong impact. Doing so can cause the • Continued use of the camera while it is emitting smoke display panel glass to crack. or strange odor, or overheating creates the risk of fire • Should the display panel ever become cracked, never and electric shock. Immediately perform the following touch any of the liquid inside the panel. Doing
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INTRODUCTION Water and Foreign Matter Dropping and Rough Treatment • Water, other liquids, or foreign matter (especially metal) • Continued use of the camera after it is damaged by getting inside the camera creates the risk of fire and dropping or other rough treatment creates the risk of electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the whenever any of the above symptoms are present. following steps whenever any of the above symptoms Pa
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INTRODUCTION Disassembly and Modification Backing Up Important Data • Never try to take the camera apart or modify it in any • Always keep backup copies of important data in way. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock, burn camera memory by transferring it to a computer or injury, and other personal injury. Be sure to leave all other storage device. Note that data can be deleted in internal inspection, maintenance, and repair up to your the case of camera malfunction, repair, etc. deale
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INTRODUCTION Batteries Alkaline Batteries • Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak, which • Should liquid from an alkaline battery ever get into your damages and corrodes the area around the batteries eyes, take the following steps. and creates the risk of fire and personal injury. Make 1. Immediately rinse your eyes with clean water. Do not sure you observe the following precautions when using rub! batteries. 2. See a physician as soon as possible. — Never try to take batteries apart an
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INTRODUCTION • Failure to observe any of the following precautions • Battery fluid can damage your eyes. Should battery while using batteries creates the risk of overheating, fluid get into your eyes accidentally, immediately rinse fire, and explosion. them with clean tap water and then consult a physician. — Never use or leave batteries near open flame. • If batteries are to be used by young children, make — Never place batteries in a microwave oven, throw sure that a responsible adult makes th
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INTRODUCTION • Use the AC adaptor where it will not be splashed with AC Adaptor (Option) water. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock. • Misuse of the optional AC adaptor creates the risk of • Do not place a vase or any other container filled with fire and electric shock. Make sure you observe the liquid on top of the AC adaptor. Water creates the risk following precautions when using the AC adaptor. of fire and electric shock. — Use only the optional AC adaptor specified for this
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INTRODUCTION Battery Life Data Error Precautions • The battery lives noted in the User’s Guide are • Your digital camera is manufactured using precision approximate values until power fails, based on use of digital components. Any of the following creates the risk batteries of recommended brands at temperature 23°C of corruption of data in file memory. (73°F), and do not guarantee you will be able to — Removing the batteries or memory card from the achieve operation for the life noted. Actual
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INTRODUCTION Operating conditions Condensation • This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging • When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). When using the otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, alkaline batteries that come bundled with the camera, there is the possibility that condensation can form on the certain conditions (the amount of time the batteries spent exterior or on interior components. Condensation can in storage be
