Casio Exilim EX-Z500 User manual

E
Digital Camera
EX-Z500
User’s Guide
K806FCM1DMX
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precautions contained in this User’s Guide.
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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-29)

USB Cable Basic Reference

Camera Strap

Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type)

(AD-C52G)

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-C52J)

CD-ROM AV Cable

INTRODUCTION

Contents

2INTRODUCTION

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

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

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

18 QUICK START GUIDE

First, charge the battery! ............................................ 18

To configure display language and clock settings ..... 19

To record an image .................................................... 20

To view a recorded image .......................................... 21

To delete an image ..................................................... 21

22 GETTING READY

About This Manual ..................................................... 22

General Guide ............................................................ 23

Camera 23

USB Cradle 25

Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 26

REC Mode 26

PLAY Mode 28

Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 30

Attaching the Strap .................................................... 31

Power Requirements ................................................. 32

Loading the Rechargeable Battery 32

To charge the battery 33

To replace the battery 38

Power Supply Precautions 39

Turning the Camera On and Off 42

Configuring Power Saving Settings 44

Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 45

Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 48

To configure display language and clock settings 49

51 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording an Image ................................................... 51

Aiming the Camera 51

Recording an Image 52

Using Zoom ................................................................ 58

Optical Zoom 58

Digital Zoom 60

Using the Flash .......................................................... 62

Flash Unit Status 64

Changing the Flash Intensity Setting 65

Using Flash Assist 65

INTRODUCTION

Using the Self-timer ................................................... 67

Specifying Image Size ............................................... 70

Specifying Image Quality ........................................... 71

72 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 72

Using Auto Focus 73

Using the Macro Mode 76

Using Pan Focus 77

Using the Infinity Mode 77

Using Manual Focus 78

Using Focus Lock 79

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 80

Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 82

Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually 83

Recording Consecutive Images

(Continuous Shutter Mode) ........................................ 85

Using the BEST SHOT Mode .................................... 86

Displaying Sample Scenes Individually 88

Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup 89

To delete a BEST SHOT user setup 90

Reducing the Effects of Hand or Subject Movement 91

Shooting with High Sensitivity ................................... 92

Recording Images of Business Cards and

Documents (Business Shot) ...................................... 93

To use Business Shot 94

Recording a Movie ..................................................... 95

Specifying Movie Image Quality 96

Recording a Movie 97

Recording Audio ......................................................... 99

Adding Audio to a Snapshot 99

Recording Your Voice 100

Using the Histogram ................................................ 102

REC Mode Camera Settings ................................... 105

Assigning Functions to the [왗] and [왘] Keys 106

Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 107

Turning Image Review On and Off 107

Specifying Power On Default Settings 108

Specifying ISO Sensitivity 110

Selecting the Metering Mode 111

Using the Filter Function 112

Specifying Outline Sharpness 113

Specifying Color Saturation 113

Specifying Contrast 114

Resetting the Camera 114

INTRODUCTION

115 PLAYBACK

Basic Playback Operation ......................................... 115

Playing an Audio Snapshot 116

Zooming the Display Image ......................................117

Resizing an Image .................................................... 118

Cropping an Image.................................................... 119

Playing and Editing a Movie .................................... 121

Playing a Movie 121

Editing a Movie 122

Capturing a Still Image from a Movie

(MOTION PRINT) 126

Displaying the 9-image View ................................... 127

Displaying the Calendar Screen .............................. 128

Playing a Slideshow ................................................. 129

Using the Photo Stand Feature 132

Rotating the Display Image ...................................... 133

Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 134

To re-record audio 135

Playing Back a Voice Recording File ....................... 136

Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen ........... 137

Selecting the Video Output System 138

140 DELETING FILES

Deleting a Single File ............................................... 140

Deleting All Files ...................................................... 141

142 FILE MANAGEMENT

Folders ..................................................................... 142

Memory Folders and Files 142

Protecting Files ........................................................ 143

To protect a single file 143

To protect all files in memory 144

Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 144

To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 144

To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 146

To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 147

To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 147

INTRODUCTION

148 OTHER SETTINGS

Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 148

To configure sound settings 148

To set the confirmation tone volume level 148

To set the audio volume level for movie and audio

snapshot playback 149

Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 149

Specifying the File Name Serial Number

Generation Method .................................................. 150

Setting the Clock ...................................................... 151

To select your Home Time zone 151

To set the current time and date 152

Changing the Date Format 152

Using World Time ..................................................... 153

To display the World Time screen 153

To configure World Time settings 153

Changing the Display Language ............................. 154

Changing the Brightness of the Monitor Screen ..... 155

Changing the USB Port Protocol ............................. 155

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

Power On/Off Functions ........................................... 156

Formatting Built-in Memory ...................................... 157

159 USING A MEMORY CARD

Using a Memory Card .............................................. 160

To insert a memory card into the camera 160

To replace the memory card 161

Formatting a Memory Card 162

Copying Files ........................................................... 163

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

memory card 164

To copy a specific file from a memory card to

built-in memory 164

166 PRINTING IMAGES

DPOF ........................................................................ 167

To configure print settings for a single image 168

To configure print settings for all images 169

Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ............... 170

Date Printing 174

PRINT Image Matching III ............................................ 175

Exif Print ................................................................... 175

INTRODUCTION

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 Transfer Images to a

Computer .................................................................. 188

Memory Data ............................................................ 189

DCF Protocol 189

Memory Folder Structure 190

Image Files Supported by the Camera 191

193 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER

Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 193

About the bundled CD-ROM 193

Computer System Requirements 195

Managing Images on a PC 196

Retouching, Reorienting, and Printing a Snapshot 199

Playing a Movie 201

Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 202

User Registration 202

Exiting the Menu Application 202

Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 203

About the bundled CD-ROM 203

Computer System Requirements 204

Managing Images on a Macintosh 205

Playing a Movie 206

Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 206

To register as a camera user 207

208 APPENDIX

Menu Reference ....................................................... 208

Indicator Lamp Reference ........................................211

Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 214

If you have problems installing the USB driver... 219

Display Messages 220

Specifications ........................................................... 222

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 due to the use or malfunction of the

EX-Z500.

•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, Windows Media, and

DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation.

• Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks 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.

• 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

• 5.0 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.

• Bundled with a USB Cradle

The bundled USB cradle can be used to charge the

camera’s battery (page 33), to view images on a TV

screen (page 137), and to transfer images to a computer

(page 176). A Photo Stand feature lets you view images

while the camera is on the cradle (page 132).

• REC mode or PLAY mode power up (page 156)

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

and enter the mode you want to use.

• AF assist light (page 65)

Improves auto focus accuracy when shooting under dim

lighting.

• 12X zoom (page 58)

3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom

■LCD Panel

The LCD panel is a product of the latest LCD

manufacturing technology that provides a pixel yield of

99.99%. This means that less than 0.01% of the total pixels

are defective (they do not turn on or always remain turned

on).

■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

• 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.

This helps to avoid missing a special moment while you

wait for the camera to Auto Focus.

• Auto Focus Area Selection (page 75)

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

camera takes simultaneous meter readings at nine

different points and automatically selects the best one.

• BEST SHOT (page 86)

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 images

every time. New BEST SHOT sample scenes include

setups for High Sensitivity and Anti Shake.

• Business Shot (page 93)

Business Shot automatically corrects rectangular shapes

when recording the image of a business card, document,

whiteboard, or similar subjects from an angle.

• Movie recording with audio (page 95)

VGA size, 30 fps, Motion JPEG format

• MOTION PRINT (page 126)

Capture frames from a movie and create still images that

are suitable for printing.

• Audio Snapshot mode (page 99)

Use this mode to record snapshots that also include

audio.

• Voice Recording (page 100)

Quick and easy recording of voice input.

• Real-time RGB histogram (page 102)

An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you

view the effect on overall image brightness, which makes

shooting under difficult lighting conditions easier than

ever before.

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