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E
Digital Camera
EX-Z70
User’s Guide
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Unpacking Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Camera Rechargeable Lithium Lithium Ion Battery AC Power Cord * Strap Ion Battery (NP-20) Charger * The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to (BC-11L) country or geographic area. CD-ROM USB Cable AV Cable Basic Reference 2
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INTRODUCTION 21 GETTING READY Contents About This Manual ..................................................... 21 2 INTRODUCTION General Guide ............................................................ 22 Camera 22 Lithium Ion Battery Charger 24 Unpacking .................................................................... 2 Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 25 Features ....................................................................... 9 REC Mode 25 Preca
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INTRODUCTION 50 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 74 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording an Image ................................................... 50 Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 74 Aiming the Camera 50 Using Auto Focus 75 Recording an Image 51 Using the Macro Mode 78 Using the easy Mode 55 Using Pan Focus 79 Recording Precautions 57 Using the Infinity Mode 79 Using Manual Focus 80 Using Zoom ................................................................ 59 Using F
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INTRODUCTION Restoring an Old Photograph .................................... 99 Zooming the Display Image ..................................... 126 Before trying to restore an old photograph 99 Resizing an Image ................................................... 127 To restore an old photograph 100 Cropping an Image................................................... 128 Recording a Movie ................................................... 102 Specifying Movie Image Quality 103 Keystone Correct
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INTRODUCTION Using World Time ..................................................... 165 154 FILE MANAGEMENT To display the World Time screen 165 To configure World Time settings 165 Folders ...................................................................... 154 Memory Folders and Files 154 Editing the Date and Time of an Image ................... 166 Protecting Files ........................................................ 155 Changing the Display Language .............................. 167 T
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INTRODUCTION 178 PRINTING IMAGES 205 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER DPOF ........................................................................ 179 Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ......... 205 To configure print settings for a single image 180 Selecting the Software You Need 205 To configure print settings for all images 181 Computer System Requirements 207 Managing Images on a PC 208 Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ............... 183 Retouching, Reorienting, and Printing a S
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INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT! • Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. The contents of this manual are subject to change • MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon without notice. Technologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA). responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from • Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks the use of this manual. or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in t
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INTRODUCTION LCD Panel Features The LCD panel is a product of the latest LCD manufacturing technology that provides a pixel yield of • 7.2 million effective pixels The CCD provides 7.41 million total pixels for images 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 outstanding resolution and detail. on). • 2.5-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen • 8.3MB built-in memory Copyright Restrictions Images can be recorded withou
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INTRODUCTION • Auto Macro (pages 76, 78) • Business Shot (page 97) Auto Macro automatically switches to the macro mode Business Shot automatically corrects rectangular shapes when the distance between the camera and subject it when recording the image of a business card, document, shorter than the Auto Focus range. whiteboard, or similar subjects from an angle. • Quick Shutter (page 76) • Restoring an Old Photograph (page 99) When you press the shutter button all the way down You can use the pro
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INTRODUCTION • Color Correction (page 131) • Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page 179) Simply record the image of an old photograph to restore Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want its colors. using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used when specifying images and quantities for printing by • MOTION PRINT (page 138) professional print services. Capture frames from a movie and create still images that are suitable for printing. • PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT suppor
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INTRODUCTION • Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands Precautions (pages 208, 211, 217) Your camera comes bundled with Photo Loader, the General Precautions popular application that automatically loads images from your camera to your PC. It also comes with Photohands, Be sure to observe the following important precautions and application that makes image retouching quick and whenever using the EX-Z70. easy. All references in this manual to “camera” refer to the CASIO EX-Z70 Digital Camera.
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INTRODUCTION Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject’s At least once a year, unplug the AC power cord from the eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage power outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the if it is fired too close to the eyes. This is especially true plug. Dust build up around the prongs can create the risk with young children. When using the flash, the camera of fire. should be at least one meter (3.3´) from the eyes of the If the camer
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INTRODUCTION Test for proper operation before using the Data Error Precautions camera! Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk Before using the camera to record important images, make of corruption of data in file memory. sure you first record a number of test images and check the results to ensure that the camera is configured correctly — Removing the battery or memory card while the and operating properly. camera is pe
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INTRODUCTION Operating conditions Power Supply This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging Use only the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas. battery is not supported. This camera does not have a separate battery for the — In areas subject to direct sunlight clock. The date and time will reset whenever the camera — In areas subjec
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INTRODUCTION Caring for your camera Other • Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can • The camera may become slightly warm during use. This interfere with proper image recording. Never touch the does not indicate malfunction. lens with your fingers. You can remove dust particles from the lens surface by using a lens blower to blow them off. Next, wipe the surface of the lens with a soft lens cloth. • Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the flash can interfere with
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QUICK START GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! 1. Charge the rechargeable litium 2. Load the battery into the camera. ion battery (NP-20) that comes (page 34). 1 with the camera (page 31). • It takes about 90 minutes to achieve 1 a full charge. -+ T 2 Stopper 2 [CHARGE] lamp lights red during charging. [CHARGE] lamp goes out when charging is complete. 3 17
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QUICK START GUIDE To configure display language and clock settings • Be sure to configure the following settings before 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. using the camera to record images. See page 47 for details. 2. Use [], [], [], and [] to select the language • If you make a mistake when setting the language or clock with the following procedure, you will need to you want. use the camera’s menu to individually change the 3. Press [SET] to register the language setting. lang
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QUICK START GUIDE To record an image See page 50 for details. Auto recording icon 1. Press [ ] (REC). • This enters the REC (recording) mode. 3 7 N 2 2. Point the camera at the subject, use the monitor screen to compose the image, and then press 3 0 06 6/1 12 2/24 24 the shutter button half way. : 12 12 3 38 8 • When the camera finishes its Auto Focus operation, the focus frame will turn green and the operation lamp lights Focus frame 1 green. 3. Holding the camera still, gently press the shutte
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QUICK START GUIDE To view a recorded image To delete an image See page 124 for details. See page 152 for details. 1 1 2, 3, 4, 5 2 1. Press [ ] (PLAY). 1. Press [ ] (PLAY). • This enters the PLAY (playback) mode. 2. Press [] ( ). 2. Use [] and [] to scroll through the 3. Use [] and [] to display the image you want to images. delete. 4. Use [] and [] to select “Delete”. • To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything, select “Cancel”. 5. Press [SET] to delete the image. 20
