Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit EX-Z500 du fabricant Casio
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E Digital Camera EX-Z500 User’s Guide K806FCM1DMX Thank you f or purchasing this CASIO product. • Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’ s Guide. • K eep the User’ s Guide in a safe place f or future reference .
INTRODUCTION 2 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.
INTRODUCTION 3 Contents 2 INTRODUCTION Unpacking .................................................................... 2 Features ....................................................................... 9 Precautions ....................................
INTRODUCTION 4 Using the Self-timer ................................................... 67 Specifying Image Size ............................................... 70 Specifying Image Quality ........................................... 71 72 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Selecting the Focus Mode .
INTRODUCTION 5 11 5 PLA YBACK Basic Playback Operation ......................................... 1 15 Playing an Audio Snapshot 1 16 Zooming the Display Image ...................................... 1 1 7 Resizing an Image .............................
INTRODUCTION 6 148 OTHER SETTINGS Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 148 T o configure sound settings 148 T o set the confirmation tone volume level 148 T o set the audio volume level for movie and audio snapshot playback 149 Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen .
INTRODUCTION 7 176 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 176 Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 184 Using a Memory Card to T ransfer Images to a Computer ........................................
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.
INTRODUCTION 9 Features • 5.0 million effective pixels The CCD provides 5.25 million total pixels for images of outstanding resolution and detail. • 2.7-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen • 8.7MB built-in memory Images can be recorded without using a memory card.
INTRODUCTION 10 • Triple Self-timer (page 67) The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times, automatically. • Quick Shutter (page 74) When you press the shutter button all the way down without pausing, the camera immediately records the image without waiting for Auto Focus to be performed.
INTRODUCTION 11 • Calendar screen (page 128) A simple operation displays a full-month calendar on the camera ’ s monitor screen. Each day of the full-month calendar shows a thumbnail of the first file recorded for that date, which helps to make searching for a particular file quicker and easier.
INTRODUCTION 12 • Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands (pages 196, 199, 205) Your camera comes bundled with Photo Loader, the popular application that automatically loads images from your camera to your PC. It also comes with Photohands, and application that makes image retouching quick and easy.
INTRODUCTION 13 • Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject ’ s eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if it is fired too close to the eyes. This is especially true with young children. When using the flash, the camera should be at least one meter (3.
INTRODUCTION 14 ■ Test for proper operation before using the camera! Before using the camera to record important images, make sure you first record a number of test images and check the results to ensure that the camera is configured correctly and operating properly.
INTRODUCTION 15 ■ 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.
INTRODUCTION 16 ■ Power Supply • Use only the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported.
INTRODUCTION 17 ■ Caring for your camera • 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 using a lens blower to blow them off.
QUICK START GUIDE 18 QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! 1. Load the battery into the camera (page 32). 2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery (page 33). • Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera.
QUICK START GUIDE 19 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Use [ 왖 ], [ 왔 ], [ 왗 ], and [ 왘 ] to select the language you want. 3. Press [SET] to register the language setting. 4. Use [ 왖 ], [ 왔 ], [ 왗 ], and [ 왘 ] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET].
QUICK START GUIDE 20 To record an image See page 52 for details. 1. Press [ ] (REC). • This enters the REC (recording) mode. 2. Point the camera at the subject, use the monitor screen to compose the image, and then press the shutter button half way.
QUICK START GUIDE 21 1. Press [ ] (PLAY). 2. Press [ 왔 ] ( ). 3. Use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to display the image you want to delete. 4. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “Delete”. • To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything, select “Cancel”.
GETTING READY 22 GETTING READY This term as used in this manual: “ camera ” “ file memory ” “ battery ” “ charger ” Means this: The CASIO EX-Z500 Digital Camera The location where the .
GETTING READY 23 ■ File Memory The term “ file memory ” in this manual is a general term that refers to the location where your camera is currently storing the images you record.
GETTING READY 24 ■ Back 8 Operation lamp 9 [ ] (PLAY mode) button 0 [ ] (REC mode) button A [BS] (BEST SHOT) button B Strap ring C [ 왖 ][ 왔 ][ 왗 ][ 왘 ] D [SET] button E [MENU] button F Monit.
GETTING READY 25 USB Cradle Simply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB cradle lets you perform the following tasks. • Battery charging (page 33) • Viewing of images using the Photo Stand slideshow feature (page 131). • TV connectability for viewing of images on a television screen (page 137).
GETTING READY 26 Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera ’ s status. • Note that the example screens in this chapter are for illustrative purposes only. They do not exactly match the screen contents actually produced on the camera.
GETTING READY 27 NOTE • An out of range aperture, shutter speed, or ISO sensitivity setting causes the corresponding monitor screen value to turn amber. • Changing the setting of any one of the following functions will cause Icon Help text to appear on the monitor screen.
GETTING READY 28 PLAY Mode 1 PLAY mode file type Snapshot Movie Audio Snapshot Voice Recording 2 Image protection indicator (page 143) 3 Folder name/File name (page 142) Example : When a file named CIMG0023.
GETTING READY 29 IMPORTANT! • Some information may not display properly if you display an image that was recorded using a different digital camera model.
GETTING READY 30 Indicators on Histogram/Details on Indicators off ■ PLAY Mode Indicators off Indicators on Histogram on Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Each press of [ 왖 ] (DISP) changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below.
GETTING READY 31 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 camera around by the strap.
GETTING READY 32 2. While pulling the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration, align the arrow mark on the battery with the arrow mark on the camera and slide the battery into the camera. NP-40 • Push the bottom of the battery, and make sure that the stopper securely locks the battery in place.
GETTING READY 33 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 the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera.
GETTING READY 34 NOTE • The AC adaptor is designed for operation on power ranging from 100V AC to 240V AC. Note, however, that the shape of the power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. It is up to you to find out if the shape of the AC adaptor power cord plug is compatible with local power outlets when traveling abroad.
GETTING READY 35 • The [CHARGE] lamp may remain amber colored and the charge operation may not start right away if you try to charge immediately after using the camera (which causes battery to become warm) or when it is too hot or too cold where you are performing the charge operation.
GETTING READY 36 ■ Battery Life Guidelines The battery life guideline values given below indicate the amount of time under the conditions defined below the table, until power automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not guarantee that the battery will provide the amount of service indicated.
GETTING READY 37 • 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 auto focus, and how long you leave power turned on.
GETTING READY 38 To replace the battery 1. Open the battery cover. 2. Pull the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow. • This will cause the battery to come part way out of the slot. 3. Release the stopper and pull the battery from the camera.
GETTING READY 39 • 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 specified for the battery. — Never try to use the battery to power any device other than this camera.
GETTING READY 40 ● 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 to charge the battery. Never use any other type of charger for charging.
GETTING READY 41 ■ 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 risk of fire or electric shock. Use only the AC adaptor bundled with this camera.
GETTING READY 42 Turning the Camera On and Off ■ To turn on the camera Press the power button, [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY). The operation lamp will light green momentarily, and then power will turn on. The mode the camera enters depends on which button you pressed to turn it on.
GETTING READY 43 ■ 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 [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY), or to turn off when you press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY). For details, see “ Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Power On/Off Functions ” on page 156.
GETTING READY 44 To configure this feature: Select this setting: Sleep Sleep Auto Power Off Auto Power Off Configuring Power Saving Settings You can configure the settings described below to conserve battery power. Sleep : Automatically turns off the monitor screen if no operation is performed for a specified amount of time in the REC mode.
GETTING READY 45 Using the On-screen Menus Pressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screen that you can use to perform various operations. The menu that appears depends on whether you are in the REC mode or the PLAY mode. The following shows an example menu procedure in the REC mode.
GETTING READY 46 ● 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 option.
GETTING READY 47 6. Perform one of the following operations to apply the setting you configured. • See “ Menu Reference ” on page 208 for more information about menus. To do this: Apply the setting and exit the menu screen. Apply the setting and return to feature selection in step 4.
GETTING READY 48 • A built-in backup battery retains the date and time settings of the camera for about 30 hours if the camera is not supplied with power. Date and time settings will be cleared when the backup battery goes dead. The following are the conditions when power is not being supplied to the camera.
GETTING READY 49 3. Use [ 왖 ], [ 왔 ], [ 왗 ], and [ 왘 ] to select the geographical area where you live, and then press [SET]. 4. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select the name of the city where you live, and then press [SET]. 5. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select the summer time (DST) setting you want, and then press [SET].
GETTING READY 50 8. Press [SET] to register the settings and exit the setting screen. To do this: Change the setting at the current cursor location Move the cursor between settings Toggle between 12-hour and 24- hour timekeeping Do this: Press [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ].
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 51 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image. Recording an Image Aiming the Camera Use both hands to hold the camera still when shooting an image. Holding the camera with one hand increases the chance of movement, which can blur your images.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 52 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.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 53 1. Press the power button or [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera. Focus frame Auto recording icon 2. Compose the image on the monitor screen so the main subject is within the focus frame. • The focusing range of the camera depends on focus mode you are using (page 72).
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 54 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 ● Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation • The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera ’ s status.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 55 IMPORTANT! • When the “ REC ” tab ’ s “ Quick Shutter ” setting is turned on (page 74), the camera immediately records the image without waiting for Auto Focus to be performed when you press the shutter release all the way down without pausing.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 56 ■ Recording Precautions • Never open the battery cover or place the camera onto the USB cradle while the operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so not only causes the current image to be lost, it can also corrupt images already stored in file memory and even lead to malfunction of the camera.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 57 ■ About Auto Focus • Proper focus may be difficult or even impossible when shooting the following types of subjects. — Solid color walls or subjects with little contrast.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 58 Using Zoom Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom. Normally, the camera automatically switches over to digital zoom after you reach the maximum limit for optical zoom. You can, however, configure the camera to disable digital zoom, if you want.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 59 NOTE • The optical zoom factor also affects the lens aperture. • Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against hand movement when using the telephoto setting (zoom in).
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 60 ■ To record an image using digital zoom 1. In the REC mode, hold the zoom controller towards (telephoto) side. • This causes the zoom indicator to appear on the display. 2. When the zoom pointer reaches the optical/ digital zoom switch over point, it will stop.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 61 Select this setting: On Off To do this: Turn on digital zoom Turn off digital zoom ■ To turn digital zoom on and off 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to select the “ REC ” tab. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ Digital Zoom ” , and then press [ 왘 ].
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 62 To do this: Have the flash fire automatically when required (Auto Flash) * Turn off the flash (Flash Off) Always fire the flash (Flash On) Fire a pre-flash followed by image r.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 63 ■ Flash On Select (Flash On) as the flash mode when backlighting causes your subject to appear dark, even though there is enough light to keep the flash from firing automatically. This will cause the flash to fire and illuminate your subject whenever you press the shutter button (daylight synchro flash).
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 64 Flash Unit Status You can find out the current flash unit status by pressing the shutter button half way and checking the monitor screen and operation lamp.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 65 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to select the “ Quality ” tab. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ Flash Assist ” , and then press [ 왘 ].
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 66 ■ Flash Precautions • Take care that your fingers do not block the flash when you hold the camera. Covering the flash with your finger can greatly reduce its effectiveness. • You may not be able to achieve the desired results using the flash if the subject is too close or too far away.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 67 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 button. A Triple Self-timer feature lets you perform three consecutive self-timer operations to record three images.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 68 1. The camera performs a 10-second countdown and then records the first image. 2. The camera prepares to record the next image.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 69 NOTE • The “2 sec” self-timer setting is best when shooting with a slow shutter speed, because it helps to avoid blurring of images due to hand movement. • The following functions are not available for use in combination with the Triple Self-timer.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 70 * “ M ” stands for “ Mega. ” • The above print sizes are all approximate values when printing at a resolution of 200 dpi (dots per inch). Use a larger setting when you want to print at a higher resolution or when you plan to produce a larger size print.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 71 IMPORTANT! • Actual file size depends on the type of image you record. This means that the remaining image capacity noted on the monitor screen may not be exactly accurate (pages 27, 222).
72 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Selecting the Focus Mode You can select one of five different focus modes: Auto Focus, Macro, Pan Focus, Infinity, and Manual Focus. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus”, and then press [ 왘 ].
73 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 button down half way. The following is the Auto Focus range. Range: 40cm to ∞ (1.
74 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • When proper focusing is not possible because the subject is closer than the Auto Focus range, the camera automatically switches to the Macro mode range (page 76).
75 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.
76 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Macro Mode Use the Macro mode when you need to focus on close up subjects. The following shows the approximate focus range in the Macro mode. Range: 17cm to 50cm (6.7 ˝ to 19.7 ˝ ) • Using optical zoom causes the above range to change.
77 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Pan Focus Pan Focus comes in handy when recording under conditions where Auto Focus is difficult for some reason, or in cases where Auto Focus operation noise is too noticeable in the movie audio. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
78 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Using optical zoom causes the above range to change. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ REC ” tab, select “ Focus ” , and then press [ 왘 ].
79 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 58) while recording with manual focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range. Example: MF 앪앪 cm - ∞ * 앪앪 will be replaced by the actual focusing range value.
80 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Keeping the shutter button pressed half way down, re- compose the image as you like. 3. When the image is composed the way you want, press the shutter button the rest of the way to record it. • The focus and image recording operations are identical to those in the Auto Focus mode.
81 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to change the exposure compensation value, and then press [SET]. • Pressing [SET] registers the displayed value. [ 왖 ] : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subjects and backlight subjects.
82 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Adjusting White Balance The wavelengths of the light produced by various light sources (daylight, 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.
83 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • When “ Auto ” is selected for the white balance setting, the camera automatically determines the white point of the subject. Certain subject colors and light source conditions can cause problems when the camera tries to determine the white point, which makes proper white balance adjustment impossible.
84 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ Manual ” . • This causes the object you last used to adjust manual white balance to appear on the monitor screen. If you want to use the same settings you configured during a previous manual white balance setting operation, skip step 4 and perform step 5.
85 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording Consecutive Images (Continuous Shutter Mode) You can configure the camera to record only a single snapshot each time the shutter button is pressed, or to keep recording as long as the shutter button remains depressed (and there is enough memory available to store the images).
86 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the BEST SHOT Mode Selecting one of the BEST SHOT sample scenes automatically sets up the camera for recording a similar type of image. ■ Example Sample Scene • Portrait • Scenery • Night Scene • Night Scene Portrait 1 .
87 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Press the shutter button to record the image. • While the “ Movie ” scene is recorded, pressing the shutter button starts and stops movie recording (page 95). IMPORTANT! • BEST SHOT scenes were not recorded using this camera.
88 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Displaying Sample Scenes Individually You can use the following procedure to display BEST SHOT sample scenes individually, so you can view the explanation about each scene ’ s settings. 1 . In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT).
89 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup You can use the procedure below to save the setup of an snapshot you recorded as a BEST SHOT scene. After that, you can recall the setup whenever you want to use it. 1. In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT).
90 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • The following are the settings that are included in a snapshot setup: focus mode, EV shift value, white balance mode, flash mode, ISO sensitivity, Metering, Flash Intensity, Flash Assist, Filter, Sharpness, Saturation, and Contrast.
91 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Reducing the Effects of Hand or Subject Movement You can reduce the effects of subject movement, and for hand movement that tends to occur when shooting a far- away subject using telephoto, a fast-moving subject, or under dim lighting conditions.
92 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Shooting with High Sensitivity Higher sensitivity makes it possible to record brighter images when there is not enough lighting available to obtain normal exposure.
93 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot) Recording a business card, document, whiteboard, or similarly shaped object from an angle can cause the subject to appear misshaped in the resulting image.
94 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • When the camera is at an angle to a business card or document it is recording, the shape of the business card or document may appear distorted in the image. Auto keystone correction corrects for this distortion, which means that subjects appear normal even if you record at an angle.
95 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to select the candidate you want to correct. 5. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “Correct”, and then press [SET]. • Selecting “Cancel” in place of “Correct” stores the original image as-is, without correcting it.
96 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Movie Image Quality The image quality setting determines how much the camera compresses movie images before storing them. Image quality is expressed as image size in pixels. A “pixel” is one of the many tiny dots that make up an image.
97 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording a Movie 1. In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT). 2. Use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to select the “ ” (movie) scene, and then press [SET]. • Selecting the “ ” (movie) scene causes “ ” to appear on the monitor screen.
98 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Movie Recording Precautions • The flash does not fire during movie recording • This camera also records audio. Note the following points when recording a movie. — Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers.
99 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording Audio Adding Audio to a Snapshot You can add audio to a snapshot after you record it. • Image Format: JPEG JPEG is an image format that provides efficient data compression. The file extension of a JPEG file is “.
100 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 5. Press the shutter button to start audio recording. • The operation lamp will flash green while recording is in progress.
101 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT). 2. Use [ 왖 ], [ 왔 ], [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to select the “ Voice Recording ” scene, and then press [SET]. • Selecting the “Voice Recording” scene causes “ ” to appear on the monitor screen.
102 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Audio Recording Precautions • 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. • Pressing the power button or pressing [ ] (PLAY) stops recording and stores any audio recorded up to that point.
103 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • An RGB histogram that shows the distribution of R (red), G (green), and B (blue) components is also displayed. This histogram can be used to determine whether there is too much or too little of each of the color components in an image.
104 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • A centered histogram indicates that there is good distribution of light pixels and dark pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is at optimal lightness. IMPORTANT! • Note that the above histograms are shown for illustrative purposes only.
105 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS REC Mode Camera Settings The following are the settings you can configure before recording an image using the REC mode. • L/R key setting (key customization) • Grid o.
106 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.
107 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you compose images and ensure that the camera is straight when recording. To do this: Display the grid Hide the grid Select this setting: On Off 1.
108 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 BEST SHOT mode, flash mo.
109 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ REC ” tab, select “ Memory ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select the item you want to change, and then press [ 왘 ]. 4. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].
110 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying ISO Sensitivity You can change the ISO sensitivity setting for better images in places where lighting is dim or when you are using faster shutter speeds. • ISO sensitivity is expressed in terms of values that originally indicated the sensitivity to light for photographic film.
111 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Selecting the Metering Mode The metering mode determines what part of the subject is metered for exposure. You can use the following procedure to change the camera’s metering mode. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ Quality ” tab, select “ Metering ” , and then press [ 왘 ].
112 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • When “Multi” is selected as the metering mode, certain procedures cause the metering mode setting to change automatically as described below. • Changing the exposure compensation setting (page 80) to a value other than 0.
113 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Outline Sharpness Use the following procedure to control the sharpness of image outlines. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ Quality ” tab, select “ Sharpness ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. 3.
114 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Contrast Use this procedure to adjust the relative difference between the light areas and dark areas of the image you are recording. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ Quality ” tab, select “ Contrast ” , and then press [ 왘 ].
115 PLAYBACK PLAYBACK 2. Use [ 왘 ] (forward) or [ 왗 ] (back) to scroll through files on the monitor screen. NOTE • Holding down [ 왗 ] or [ 왘 ] scrolls images at high speed.
116 PLAYBACK Playing an Audio Snapshot Perform the steps below to display an audio snapshot (indicated by ) 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.
117 PLAYBACK Zooming the Display Image Perform the following procedure to zoom the image currently on the monitor screen up to eight times its normal size. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to display the image you want. 2. Shift the zoom controller towards ( ) to enlarge the image.
118 PLAYBACK Resizing an Image You can resize a recorded image to one of three sizes. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Resize”, and then press [ 왘 ]. • Note that this operation is possible only when a snapshot image is on the monitor screen.
119 PLAYBACK Cropping an Image You can use the following procedure to crop a portion of an enlarged image. 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, select “Trimming”, and then press [ 왘 ].
120 PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • Trimming an image causes the original (pre-trimmed) image and the new (trimmed) version to be stored as separate files. • Note that you cannot crop the following types of images.
121 PLAYBACK To do this: Fast forward or fast reverse playback • Each press increases the speed one more step. Return fast forward or fast reverse movie playback to normal speed Pause movie playback.
122 PLAYBACK Editing a Movie Use the procedure in this section to edit and delete movies. Editing operations let you cut everything before or after a specific frame, or to cut everything between two frames. IMPORTANT! • Cut operations cannot be undone.
123 PLAYBACK To do this: Fast forward or fast reverse playback Pause or unpause movie playback Scroll paused playback one frame Cancel the cut operation Do this: Press [ 왗 ] or [ 왘 ]. Press [SET]. Press [ 왗 ] or [ 왘 ]. Press [MENU]. 4. Display the frame where you want the cut to be located.
124 PLAYBACK ■ To cut everything between two specific frames 1. While the movie is playing, press [SET]. • This will pause movie playback. 2. Press [ 왔 ]. • You can also display the same screen while in the PLAY mode, by pressing [MENU], selecting the “PLAY” tab, selecting “Movie Editing”, and then pressing [ 왘 ].
125 PLAYBACK 6. Referring to step 4, search for the cut end screen. When the cut end screen is displayed, press [ 왔 ]. • The red portion of the indicator bar shows what part will be cut. 7. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “Yes”, and then press [SET].
126 PLAYBACK ■ To capture a still image from a movie 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to scroll through movies on the monitor screen and display the one that contains the frames you want. 2. Press [MENU]. 3. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “MOTION PRINT”, and then press [ 왘 ].
127 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, shift the zoom controller towards ( ). • 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.
128 PLAYBACK Date selection cursor Displaying the Calendar Screen Use the following procedure to display a 1-month calendar. Each day shows the first file recorded on that day, which makes it easy to find the file you want. 1. In the PLAY mode, move the zoom controller towards ( ) twice.
129 PLAYBACK Playing a Slideshow A slideshow automatically plays back images in sequence at a fixed interval. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Slideshow”, and then press [ 왘 ]. • The file displayed on the calendar for each date is the first file that was recorded on that date.
130 PLAYBACK 4. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “Start”, and then press [SET]. • This starts the slideshow. 5. To stop the slideshow, press [SET]. • The slideshow will also stop automatically after the amount of time you specified for “Time” elapses.
131 PLAYBACK • Note that effect settings are disabled when the slideshow “Images” setting is “Favorites” or “ Only”, or when the slideshow “Interval” setting is “MAX”, “1 sec”, or “2 sec”.
132 PLAYBACK • Pressing [MENU] displays a screen for configuring slideshow settings. To restart the slideshow, press [MENU] while the menu screen is displayed, or select “Start” and then press [SET]. • During audio playback, you can adjust volume by pressing [ 왔 ] and then using [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ].
133 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 [MENU] to exit the setting screen. IMPORTANT! • You cannot rotate an image that is protected.
134 PLAYBACK 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to scroll through snapshots until the one to which you want to add audio is displayed. 2. Press [MENU]. 3. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Dubbing”, and then press [ 왘 ]. 4. Press the shutter button to start audio recording.
135 PLAYBACK ON/OFF IMPORTANT! • 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. • The (Audio) icon appears on the monitor screen after audio recording is complete.
136 PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused. • If your recording has index marks (page 101) inside it, you can jump to the index mark before or after the current playback location by pausing playback and then pressing [ 왗 ] or [ 왘 ].
137 PLAYBACK AV cable [AV OUT] (AV output port) Video input terminal TV 2. Turn off the camera. 3. Set the camera onto the USB cradle. 4. Turn on the TV and select its video input mode. 5. Press [ ] to turn on the camera, and then perform the required operation for playback.
138 PLAYBACK Selecting the Video Output System You can select either NTSC or PAL for the video system to match the system of the TV you are using. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ Set Up ” tab, select “ Video Out ” , and then press [ 왘 ].
139 PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • Images will not display properly if you select the wrong video system. • This camera supports the NTSC and PAL video systems only. Images will not display properly if you use a TV (monitor) that is designed for a different video system.
DELETING FILES 140 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.
DELETING FILES 141 Deleting All Files 1. In the PLAY mode, press [ 왔 ] ( ). 2. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ All Files Delete ” , and then press [SET]. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ Yes ” . • To exit the file delete operation without deleting anything, select “ No ” .
FILE MANAGEMENT 142 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 folders in its built-in memory or on the memory card.
FILE MANAGEMENT 143 4. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] 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.
FILE MANAGEMENT 144 To protect all files in memory 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY ” tab, select “ Protect ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] 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 ” .
FILE MANAGEMENT 145 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] 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 [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to select the file you want to copy to the FAVORITE folder.
FILE MANAGEMENT 146 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 [ 왘 ]. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ Show ” , and then press [SET].
FILE MANAGEMENT 147 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 [ 왘 ]. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ Show ” , and then press [SET].
OTHER SETTINGS 148 OTHER SETTINGS Configuring Sound Settings You can configure different sounds to play whenever you turn on the camera, press the shutter button half-way or all the way, or perform a key operation. To configure sound settings 1. Press [MENU].
OTHER SETTINGS 149 To set the audio volume level for movie and audio snapshot playback 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ Set Up ” tab, select “ Sounds ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ Play ” . 4. Use [ 왗 ] and [ 왘 ] to specify the playback volume setting you want, and then press [SET].
OTHER SETTINGS 150 IMPORTANT! • You can select any one of the following types of image as the startup image. — The camera’s built-in image — A snapshot — The image only of an audio snapshot • Only one image can be stored in startup image memory at one time.
OTHER SETTINGS 151 Setting the Clock Use the procedures in this section to select a Home Time Zone, and to change its date and time settings. If you want to change the time and date setting only without changing the Home Time Zone, perform the procedure under “ To set the current time and date ” (page 152) only.
OTHER SETTINGS 152 To set the current time and date 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ Set Up ” tab, select “ Adjust ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. 3. Set the current date and the time. Do this: Press [ 왖 ] or [ 왔 ]. Press [ 왗 ] or [ 왘 ]. Press [BS].
OTHER SETTINGS 153 Using World Time You can use the World Time screen to select a time zone and instantly change the time setting of the camera ’ s clock when you go on a trip, etc. World Time lets you select one of 162 cities in 32 time zones. To display the World Time screen 1.
OTHER SETTINGS 154 5. Use [ 왖 ], [ 왔 ], [ 왗 ], and [ 왘 ] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET]. 6. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select the city you want, and then press [SET]. 7. When the setting is the way you want, press [SET] to apply it and exit the setting screen.
OTHER SETTINGS 155 Changing the Brightness of the Monitor Screen You can use the following procedure to toggle the brightness of the monitor screen between two levels. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ Set Up ” tab, select “ Screen ” , and then press [ 왘 ].
OTHER SETTINGS 156 • Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT) causes the camera to see the computer as an external storage device. Use this setting for normal transfer of images from the camera to a computer (using the bundled Photo Loader application). • PTP (PictBridge) simplifies the transfer of image data to the connected device.
OTHER SETTINGS 157 Select this setting: Power On Power On/Off Disable To configure this operation: Power turns on when [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) is pressed (but does not turn off) Power turns on or off .
OTHER SETTINGS 158 1. Check to make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera. • If there is a memory card loaded in the camera, remove it (page 161). 2. Press [MENU]. 3. Select the “ Set Up ” tab, select “ Format ” , and then press [ 왘 ].
USING A MEMORY CARD 159 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 memory to a memory card and from a built-in memory card to built-in memory.
USING A MEMORY CARD 160 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. Slide the card all the way in until you hear it click securely into place. 3.
USING A MEMORY CARD 161 To replace the memory card 1. Press the memory card into the camera and then release it. This will cause the card to come part way out of the camera.
USING A MEMORY CARD 162 ■ To format a memory card 1. Load the memory card into the camera. 2. Turn on the camera, and press [MENU]. 3. Select the “ Set Up ” tab, select “ Format ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. 4. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ Format ” , and then press [SET].
USING A MEMORY CARD 163 Copying Files Use the procedures below to copy files between built-in memory and a memory card. IMPORTANT! • Only snapshot, movie, audio snapshot, and voice recording files recorded with this camera can be copied. Other files cannot be copied.
USING A MEMORY CARD 164 To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card 1. Load the memory card into the camera. 2. Turn on the camera. Next, enter the PLAY mode and press [MENU]. 3. Select the “ PLAY ” tab, select “ Copy ” , and then press [ 왘 ].
USING A MEMORY CARD 165 5. Press [MENU] to exit the copy operation. NOTE • Files are copied to the folder in built-in memory whose name has the largest number.
PRINTING IMAGES 166 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.
PRINTING IMAGES 167 DPOF The letters “ DPOF ” stand for “ Digital Print Order Format ” , which is a format for recording on a memory card or other medium which digital camera images should be printed and how many copies of the image should be printed.
PRINTING IMAGES 168 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 [ 왘 ]. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ Select images ” , and then press [ 왘 ].
PRINTING IMAGES 169 To configure print settings for all images 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ PLAY ” tab, select “ DPOF ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. 3. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ All images ” , and then press [ 왘 ].
PRINTING IMAGES 170 IMPORTANT! • DPOF settings are not cleared automatically after printing is complete. This means that if you perform another printing operation without clearing DPOF settings, printing will be performed in accordance with the last settings you configured.
PRINTING IMAGES 171 Select this setting: Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT) PTP (PictBridge) When connecting to this type of device: Computer or USB DIRECT- PRINT-compatible printer PictBridge-compatible printer 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the “ Set Up ” tab, select “ USB ” , and then press [ 왘 ].
PRINTING IMAGES 172 8. Press the USB cradle ’ s [USB] button. • This displays the print menu on the camera ’ s monitor screen. 9. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ Paper Size ” , and then press [ 왘 ]. 10 . Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select the paper size you want to use for printing, and then press [SET].
PRINTING IMAGES 173 12 . On the camera ’ s monitor screen, use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “ Print ” , and then press [SET]. • This starts printing and displays the message “ Busy.... Please wait... ” on the monitor screen. The message will disappear after a short while, even though printing is still being performed.
PRINTING IMAGES 174 ■ 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.
PRINTING IMAGES 175 Exif Print Exif Print is an internationally supported, open standard file format that makes it possible to capture and display vibrant digital images with accurate colors.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 176 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.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 177 IMPORTANT! • Low battery power can cause the camera to power down suddenly during data communication. Use of the special AC adaptor is recommended to power the camera during data communication. • If you are using battery power without the AC adaptor, make sure that the battery is fully charged.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 178 2. Set the bundled CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. • Use the CD-ROM whose contents label shows “USB driver”. 3. On the menu screen that appears, click “English”. 4. Click [USB driver B] and then [Install].
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 179 • 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.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 180 8. Press the camera’s power button to turn it on, and then press its [MENU] button. 9. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press [ 왘 ]. 10. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT)”, and then press [SET].
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 181 • Pressing the [USB] button enters the USB mode, which causes the USB cradle’s [USB] lamp to light green (page 213). • At this point, some operating systems will display a “Removable Disk” dialog box. If your operating system does, close the dialog box.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 182 19. Depending on your operating system, perform one of the following procedures to save the files, if you want. Windows 2000, Me, 98SE, 98 1. In the camera’s file memory (Removable Disk), right- click the “Dcim” folder.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 183 20. Depending on the version of Windows you are running, use one of the following procedures to terminate the USB connection. Windows XP/98SE/98 Users • After pressing the USB cradle’s [USB] button and making sure that the [USB] lamp is not lit, remove the camera from the USB cradle.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 184 Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer The following are the general steps for viewing and copying files from a Macintosh.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 185 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.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 186 3. Press the camera’s power button to turn it on, and then press its [MENU] button. 4. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press [ 왘 ]. 5. Use [ 왖 ] and [ 왔 ] to select “Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT)”, and then press [SET].
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 187 11. Double-click the file that contains the image you want to view. • For information about file names, see “Memory Folder Structure” on page 190. NOTE • If you open a rotated image on your Macintosh, the original unrotated version will appear (page 133).
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 188 ■ USB Connection Precautions • 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 the USB cable, or perform any camera or USB cradle operation while data communication is in progress.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 189 Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card Reader/Writer See the user documentation that comes with the SD memory card reader/writer for details about how to use it.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 190 Memory Folder Structure ■ Folder Structure DCIM (DCIM Folder) 100CASIO (Storage folder) CIMG0001.JPG (Image file) CIMG0002.AVI (Movie file) CIMG0003.WAV (Audio file) CIMG0004.JPG (Audio snapshot image file) CIMG0004.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 191 • FAVORITE folder (Built-in memory only) Folder that contains Favorites image files (Image Size: 320 × 240 pixels) • DPOF file folder Folder that contains DPOF fi.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 192 ■ Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions • Note that the folder named “DCIM” is the parent (top) folder of all the files in memory.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 193 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER This section explains the software and applications on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera, and provides an overview of what you can do with them.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 194 Purpose Snapshot retouching, reorientation, printing Movie playback Viewing of user documentation (PDF) files Software Name Photohands 1.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 195 Computer System Requirements Computer system requirements are different for each of the applications. Be sure to check the requirements for the particular application you are trying to use. Note that the values provided here are minimum requirements for running each application.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 196 Photohands 1.0 OS: XP/2000/Me/98SE/98 Memory: At least 64MB HD: At least 10MB DirectX 9.0c OS: XP/2000/Me/98SE/98 HD: At least 65MB free space during installation, 18MB after installation is complete. Adobe Reader 6.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 197 ■ 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.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 198 ■ Installing Photo Loader 1. Click the “ Install ” button for “ Photo Loader ” . 2. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to follow the instructions carefully and completely.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 199 4. Click [Exit] to exit DirectX Diagnostic Tool. • If your PC already has DirectX 9.0 or higher installed, you do not need to install DirectX 9.0c from the bundled CD-ROM. • If your PC does not have DirectX 9.0 or higher installed, install DirectX 9.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 200 ■ 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.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 201 Playing a Movie Windows Media Player, which is already installed on most computers, can be used for movie playback. ■ Movie Playback Precautions Proper movie playback may not be possible on some computers. If you experience problems, try the following.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 202 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 1. In the “ Manual ” area, click the name of the manual you want to read. IMPORTANT! • You must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer in order to view the contents of a PDF file.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 203 Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer Your digital camera comes bundled with useful applications for using it in combination with a computer. Install the application s you need on your computer. About the bundled CD-ROM The CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera contains the applications described below.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 204 Computer System Requirements Computer system requirements are different for each of the applications. Be sure to check the requirements for the particular application you are trying to use. Note that the values provided here are minimum requirements for running each application.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 205 Managing Images on a Macintosh ■ To manage images on a Macintosh running OS 9 Install the Photo Loader application from the CD-ROM that comes with the camera. • Use the CD-ROM whose contents label shows “ Photo Loader ” .
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 206 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) You must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer in order to view the contents of a PDF file. If you don ’ t, go to the Adobe Systems Incorporated website and install Acrobat Reader.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 207 ■ To view 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 ” .
APPENDIX 208 APPENDIX Menu Reference The following shows lists of menus that appear in the REC mode and the PLAY mode, and their settings. • The settings that are underlined in the following table are initial defaults.
APPENDIX 209 Screen Sounds Startup File No. World Time Adjust Date Style Language Sleep Auto Power Off REC / PLAY USB Video Out Format Reset Bright / Normal Startup / Half Shutter /Shutter / Operation / Operation / Play On (Selectable image) / Off Continue / Reset Home / World Home Time setup (city, DST, etc.
APPENDIX 210 ■ PLAY Mode ● PLAY Tab Menu Slideshow Calendar MOTION PRINT Movie Editing Favorites DPOF Protect Rotation Resize Trimming Dubbing Copy Start / Images / Time / Interval / Effect / Canc.
APPENDIX 211 ■ REC Mode Operation Lamp AF assist light/self- timer lamp Red Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Operational (Power on, recording enabled) Flash is charging.
APPENDIX 212 IMPORTANT! • When you are using a memory card, never remove the card from the camera while the operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so will cause recorded images to be lost.
APPENDIX 213 ■ 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.
APPENDIX 214 Power does not turn on. Camera suddenly powers down. Image is not recorded when the shutter button is pressed. 1) The battery is not oriented correctly. 2) The battery is dead. 1) Auto Power Off activated (page 44). 2) The battery is dead.
APPENDIX 215 1) Clean the lens. 2) Make sure the subject is centered in the focus frame when composing the image. 3) Use manual focus (page 78). 4) Mount the camera on a tripod. When composing the image, make sure the subject on which you want to focus is located inside the focus frame.
APPENDIX 216 Symptom Possible Cause Action Camera powers down during self-timer countdown. Monitor screen image is out of focus. Recorded images are not saved in memory. Though available lighting is bright, the faces of human subjects appear dark. Subjects are too dark when recording images on a seashore or at a ski area.
APPENDIX 217 Symptom Possible Cause Action Vertical lines on the monitor screen. Out of focus images. Digital noise in images. Color of the playback image is different from the image on the monitor screen during recording.
APPENDIX 218 Symptom Possible Cause Action Other All buttons and switches are disabled. Monitor screen is off. Cannot transfer files over a USB connection. Circuit problem caused by electrostatic charge, impact, etc. while the camera was connected to another device.
APPENDIX 219 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 98SE/98 before installing the USB driver from the bundled CD-ROM, or if you have another type of driver installed.
APPENDIX 220 Display Messages Battery is low. Cannot correct image! Can not find the file. Cannot register any more files. Card ERROR The battery is dead. Keystone correction cannot be performed for some reason. The image will be stored as-is, without correction (page 93).
APPENDIX 221 One of the following problems occurred during printing. • Printer power off • Printer internal error Image compression could not be performed during image data storage for some reason. Record the image again. The camera is in the Printer mode, and the printer is running low on ink or is out of ink.
APPENDIX 222 Specifications Product ............................... Digital Camera Model .................................. EX-Z500 ■ Camera Functions Image Files Format Snapshots ....................... JPEG (Exif Ver.2.2); DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) 1.
APPENDIX 223 • Movies Image Size (Pixels) HQ 640 × 480 Normal 640 × 480 LP 320 × 240 Maximum Recording Time Per File Until memory full Until memory full Until memory full Approximate Data Rate (Frame Rate) 10.2 megabits per second (30 frames / second) 6.
APPENDIX 224 Exposure Control Light Metering ................. Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot by CCD Exposure ......................... Program AE Exposure Compensation .
APPENDIX 225 Supported Battery: NP-40 (Rated Capacitance: 1300mAh) Storage Medium: SD Memory Card * 1 Number of Shots (CIPA Standard) • Temperature: 23 ° C (73 ° F) • Monitor Screen: On • Zoom.
APPENDIX 226 ■ Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-40) Rated Voltage .................... 3.7 V Rated Capacitance ............ 1300 mAh Operating Temperature Ran ge .................................. 0 ° C to 40 ° C (32 ° F to 104 ° F) Dimensions .
APPENDIX 227 ■ Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type) (AD-C52G) Power Requirement .......... 100 to 240V AC, 50/60Hz, 83 mA Output ................................. 5.3V DC, 650 mA Dimensions ........................ 50(W) × 20(H) × 70(D) mm (2.0˝(W) × 0.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Casio EX-Z500 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Casio EX-Z500 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Casio EX-Z500, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Casio EX-Z500 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Casio EX-Z500, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Casio EX-Z500.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Casio EX-Z500. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Casio EX-Z500 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
