Casio EX Z55 - EXILIM Digital Camera User manual

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Digital Camera
EX-Z55
User’s Guide
K872PCM1DKX
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.
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this product, visit the official EXILIM 
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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) (AD-C51G) AC Power Cord

*The shape of the AC

power cord plug varies

according to country or

geographic area.

○○○○○○○○○

• Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera.

Special AC Adaptor

(Plug-in Type) (AD-C51J)

CD-ROM

INTRODUCTION

Contents

2INTRODUCTION

Unpacking .................................................................... 2

Features ....................................................................... 9

Precautions ................................................................ 12

16 QUICK START GUIDE

First, charge the battery! ............................................ 16

To configure display language and clock settings ..... 17

To record an image .................................................... 18

To view a recorded image .......................................... 19

To delete an image ..................................................... 19

20 GETTING READY

About This Manual ..................................................... 20

General Guide ............................................................ 21

Camera 21

USB Cradle 23

Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 24

Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 26

Attaching the Strap .................................................... 28

Power Requirements ................................................. 29

Loading and Removing the Rechargeable Battery 29

To charge the battery 31

Power Supply Precautions 36

Turning the Camera On and Off 39

Configuring Power Saving Settings 41

Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 42

Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 44

To configure display language and clock settings 45

INTRODUCTION

48 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording an Image ................................................... 48

Specifying the Recording Mode 48

Aiming the Camera 49

Recording an Image 50

Using the Optical Viewfinder...................................... 54

Using Zoom ................................................................ 55

Optical Zoom 55

Digital Zoom 57

Using the Flash .......................................................... 59

Flash Unit Status 60

Changing the Flash Intensity Setting 61

Using Flash Assist 61

Using the Self-timer ................................................... 63

Specifying Image Size ............................................... 65

Specifying Image Quality ........................................... 66

68 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 68

Using Auto Focus 69

Using the Macro Mode 71

Using Pan Focus 72

Using the Infinity Mode 73

Using Manual Focus 74

Using Focus Lock 75

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 76

Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 78

Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually 79

Using the BESTSHOT Mode ..................................... 81

Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup 83

To delete a BESTSHOT user setup 84

Combining Shots of Two People into

a Single Image (Coupling Shot) ................................. 85

Recording a Subject onto an Existing

Background Image (Pre-shot) .................................... 87

Recording Images of Business Cards and

Documents (Business Shot) ...................................... 89

To use Business Shot 90

Using the Movie Mode ............................................... 91

Recording Audio ......................................................... 94

Adding Audio to a Snapshot 94

Recording Your Voice 95

Using the Histogram .................................................. 97

REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................... 99

Specifying ISO Sensitivity 100

Specifying Outline Sharpness 101

Specifying Color Saturation 101

Specifying Contrast 102

Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 102

Turning Image Review On and Off 103

Using Icon Help 103

Assigning Functions to the [왗] and [왘] Keys 104

Specifying Power On Default Settings 105

Resetting the Camera 107

INTRODUCTION

108 PLAYBACK

Basic Playback Operation ........................................ 108

Playing an Audio Snapshot 109

Flipping the Display ................................................... 110

Zooming the Display Image ...................................... 111

Resizing an Image .................................................... 112

Cropping an Image.................................................... 113

Playing a Movie ......................................................... 114

Displaying the 9-image View .................................... 115

Displaying the Calendar Screen ...............................116

Playing a Slide Show ................................................ 117

Using the Photo Stand Feature 119

Rotating the Display Image ...................................... 120

Using Image Roulette .............................................. 121

Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 122

To re-record audio 123

Playing Back a Voice Recording File ....................... 124

125 DELETING FILES

Deleting a Single File ............................................... 125

Deleting All Files ...................................................... 126

127 FILE MANAGEMENT

Folders ..................................................................... 127

Memory Folders and Files 127

Protecting Files ........................................................ 128

To protect a single file 128

To protect all files in memory 129

Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 129

To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 129

To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 131

To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 132

To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 132

133 OTHER SETTINGS

Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 133

To configure sound settings 133

To set the volume level 134

Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 134

Configuring Power Down Image Settings ................ 135

Specifying the File Name Serial Number

Generation Method .................................................. 137

Using the Alarm ........................................................ 137

Setting the Clock ...................................................... 139

To select your Home Time zone 139

To set the current time and date 140

Changing the Date Format 140

INTRODUCTION

Using World Time ..................................................... 141

To display the World Time screen 141

To configure World Time settings 141

Changing the Display Language ............................. 142

Changing the USB Port Protocol ............................. 143

Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY)

Power On/Off Functions ........................................... 144

Formatting Built-in Memory ...................................... 145

146 USING A MEMORY CARD

Using a Memory Card .............................................. 147

To insert a memory card into the camera 147

To remove a memory card from the camera 148

Formatting a Memory Card 148

Copying Files ........................................................... 150

To copy all the files in built-in memory to a

memory card 150

To copy a specific file from a memory card to built-in

memory 151

152 PRINTING IMAGES

DPOF ........................................................................ 153

To configure print settings for a single image 154

To configure print settings for all images 155

Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ............... 156

PRINT Image Matching III ....................................... 159

Exif Print ................................................................... 159

160 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER

Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 160

Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 166

Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer ...

170

Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a

Computer .................................................................. 171

Memory Data ............................................................ 172

DCF Protocol 172

Memory Folder Structure 172

Image Files Supported by the Camera 174

INTRODUCTION

175 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER

Using the Album Feature ......................................... 175

Creating an album 175

Selecting an Album Layout 177

Configuring Detailed Album Settings 177

Viewing Album Files 180

Saving an Album 182

To delete an album 183

Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ............... 183

About the bundled CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera

Software) 183

Computer System Requirements 185

Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows ...

186

Getting Started 187

Selecting a Language 187

Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File 187

Installing an Application 188

Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 188

User Registration 189

Exiting the Menu Application 189

Installing Software from the

CD-ROM on a Macintosh ......................................... 189

Installing Software 189

Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 190

192 APPENDIX

Menu Reference ....................................................... 192

Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 195

Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 198

If you have problems installing the USB driver… 201

Display Messages 202

Specifications ........................................................... 204

INTRODUCTION

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-Z55.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held

liable for any damages or losses suffered by you or

any third party due to the use of Photo Loader and/or

Photohands.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no

responsibility for any damage or loss caused by

deletion of data as a result of malfunction, repairs, or

battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important

data on other media to protect against its loss.

• Note that the example screens and product

illustrations shown in this User’s Guide may differ

somewhat by the screens and configuration of the

actual camera.

• The SD logo is a registered trademark.

• Windows, Internet Explorer, and DirectX are

registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple

Computer, Inc.

•

MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon

Technologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the

MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA).

• Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks

or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the

United States and/or other countries.

• The USB driver (mass storage) uses Phoenix

Technologies Ltd. software.

Compatibility Software Copyright

1997

• Other company, product and service names used

herein may also be trademarks or service marks of

others.

• Photo Loader and Photohands are the property of

CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except as stipulated

above, all copyrights and other related rights to these

applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

INTRODUCTION

Features

• 5 million effective pixels

The CCD provides 5.25 million total pixels of very high-

resolution for crisp, clear, prints and display images.

• 2.5-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen

• Long battery life

A low-power design combines with a large-capacity

battery to provide more recording and playback between

charges.

• 12X zoom (page 55)

3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom

• 9.3MB flash memory

Images can be recorded without using a memory card.

• REC mode or PLAY mode power up (page 39)

Press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera

and enter the mode you want to use.

• Multi Auto Focus (page 70)

When “Multi” is selected for the Auto Focus area, the

camera takes simultaneous meter readings at seven

different points and automatically selects the best one.

• Pan Focus (page 72)

This feature lets you lock the focus point.

■Copyright Restrictions

Except for the purposes of your own personal enjoyment,

unauthorized copying of snapshot files, movie files, and

audio files violates copyright laws and international

contracts.

Distribution to third parties of such files over the Internet

without permission of the copyright holder, whether for

profit or for free, violates copyright laws and international

contracts.

INTRODUCTION

• Auto Pan Focus (page 69)

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.

This helps to avoid missing a special moment while you

wait for the camera to Auto Focus.

• Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia

Cards) for memory expansion (page 146)

• Bundled with a USB Cradle (pages 31, 119, 156, 160)

The bundled USB cradle can be used to charge the

camera’s battery, and to transfer images to a computer. A

Photo Stand feature lets you view images while the

camera is on the cradle.

• BESTSHOT (page 81)

Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of

image you are trying to record and the camera performs

troublesome setups automatically for beautiful pictures

every time.

• Business Shot (page 89)

Business Shot automatically corrects rectangular shapes

when recording the image of a business card, document,

whiteboard, or similar subjects from an angle.

• Coupling Shot and Pre-shot (pages 85, 87)

Coupling Shot lets you combine two subjects into a single

image, while Pre-shot lets you add a subject to a

previously recorded background image. This means you

can create images that include you and your friend, even

if you are the only two people around.

• Triple Self-timer (page 63)

The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times,

automatically.

• Real-time histogram (page 97)

An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you

view the effect on overall image brightness.

• World Time (page 141)

A simple operation sets the current time for your current

location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 time

zones.

• Alarm (page 137)

A built-in alarm helps to keep you on time for important

events, and even can be used in place of an alarm clock.

You can also have a specific image appear, or a movie or

audio file to play when the alarm time is reached.

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