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E
Digital Camera
EX-Z3
User’s Guide
Thank you for purchasing this
CASIO Product. Before using
it, be sure to read the
precautions contained in this
User’s Guide, and keep the
User’s Guide in a safe place
for future reference.
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aaaaaaaa PHOTO CHARGE USB 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. Rechargeable lithium Camera ion battery (NP-20) USB Cradle (CA-21) Strap CD-ROM USB Cable Basic Reference Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera. a a * The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.
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INTRODUCTION 19 GETTING READY Contents About This Manual ..................................................... 19 2 INTRODUCTION General Guide ............................................................ 20 Camera 20 USB Cradle 21 Unpacking .................................................................... 2 Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 22 Features ....................................................................... 9 REC mode 22 Precautions ..........
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INTRODUCTION Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 61 43 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 63 Recording an Image ................................................... 43 Adjusting White Balance Manually 64 Recording Precautions 45 Using the Best Shot Mode ......................................... 65 About Auto Focus 46 Creating Your Own Best Shot Setup 66 About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 46 Combining Shots of Two Peop
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INTRODUCTION II Cropping an Image..................................................... 84 PRINT Image Matching .......................................... 101 Playing a Movie .......................................................... 85 Exif Print ................................................................... 101 Displaying the 9-image View ..................................... 86 Using USB DIRECT-PRINT ..................................... 102 Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View
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INTRODUCTION 118 USING A MEMORY CARD 139 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Using a Memory Card ...............................................119 Using the Album Feature ......................................... 139 To insert a memory card into the camera 119 Creating an album 139 To remove a memory card from the camera 119 Selecting an Album Layout 140 Formatting a Memory Card 120 Configuring Detailed Album Settings 141 Memory Card Precautions 121 Viewing Album Files 143 Saving an Album 146 Copy
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INTRODUCTION 154 APPENDIX Menu Reference ....................................................... 154 Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 156 REC mode 157 PLAY mode 158 USB Cradle Indicator Lamps 158 Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 159 Display Messages 162 Specifications ........................................................... 163 Main Specifications 163 7
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INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT! • The USB driver (mass storage) uses Phoenix Technologies Ltd. software. The contents of this manual are subject to change Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997 without notice. Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved. CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no • Other company, product and service names used responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from herein may also be trademarks or service marks of the use of this manual. others. CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD
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INTRODUCTION Best Shot Features Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of 3.2 million Effective Pixels image you are trying to record and the camera performs A high-resolution megapixel CCD provides 3.2 million troublesome setups automatically for beautiful pictures effective pixels (3.34 million total pixels) for images that every time. print beautifully. Coupling Shot and Pre-shot 2.0-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen Coupling Shot lets you combine two subjects into a sin
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INTRODUCTION Alarm PRINT Image Matching II Compatible A built-in alarm helps to keep you on time for important Images include PRINT Image Matching II data (mode events, and even can be used in place of an alarm clock. setting and other camera setup information). A printer that You can also have a specific image appear on the supports PRINT Image Matching II reads this data and monitor screen when the alarm time is reached. adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images come out just t
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INTRODUCTION Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject’s Precautions eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if it is fired too close to the eyes. This is especially true General Precautions with young children. When using the flash, the camera should be at least one meter (3.3´) from the eyes of the Be sure to observe the following important precautions subject. whenever using the EX-Z3. Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and All references in
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INTRODUCTION Never use the AC adaptor to power any other device Data Error Precautions besides this camera. Never use any other AC adaptor Your digital camera is manufactured using precision besides the one that comes with this camera. digital components. Any of the following creates the risk Never cover the AC adaptor with a quilt, blanket, or other of corruption of data in file memory. cover while it is in use, and do not use it near a heater. At least once a year, unplug the AC adapto
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INTRODUCTION Operating conditions Condensation This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas. there is the possibility that condensation can form on the — In areas subject to direct sunlight exterior or on interior components. Condensation can — In areas subject to high humidity or dust cau
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INTRODUCTION LED Backlight Other The monitor screen is illuminated by an LED backlight. A The camera may become slightly warm during use. This dark monitor screen indicates that the LED backlight has does not indicate malfunction. reached the end of its service life, and needs to be If the exterior of the camera needs cleaning, wipe it with a replaced by a CASIO authorized service center. Note that soft, dry cloth. you will be charged for LED backlight replacement. The LED backlight bright
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PHOTO CHARGE USB PLAY REC MENU SET DISP QUICK START GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! 1. Load the battery (page 25). 2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery (page 27). 1 Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera. It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge. 1 Inlet Type Stopper 2 2 aaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaa 1 Plug-in Type 3 15
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PLAY REC MENU SET DISP QUICK START GUIDE To configure display language and clock settings Be sure to configure the following settings before using the camera to record images. (See page 39 for details.) 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Press [] to select the language you want. 1 3. Press [SET] to register the language setting. 4. Use [], [], [], and [] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET]. 5. Use [] and [] to select the city you want, and the
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PLAY REC MENU SET DISP PLAY REC MENU SET DISP QUICK START GUIDE To record an image To view a recorded image (See page 43 for details.) (See page 80 for details.) Green operation lamp 2 2 9 99 9 1 1 1 1600 600 1 1200 200 N NORMAL ORMAL 4 IN 1 / 1000 1 / 1000 F F2.6 2.6 03 03/12 12/24 24 12 12:58 58 Focus frame 3 3 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Align the mode selector with “REC”. 2. Align the mode selector with “PLAY”. 3. Point
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PLAY REC MENU SET DISP QUICK START GUIDE To delete an image (See page 94 for details.) 2 1 3, 4, 5, 6 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Align the mode selector with “PLAY”. 3. Press [] ( ). 4. Use [] and [] to display the image you want to delete. 5. Use [] and [] to select “Delete”. To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything, select “Cancel”. 6. Press [SET] to delete the image. 18
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GETTING READY GETTING READY This section contains information about things you need to Button Operations know about and do before trying to use the camera. Button operations are indicated by the button name inside of brackets ([ ]). About This Manual On-screen Text This section contains information about the conventions On-screen text is always enclosed by double quotation used in this manual. marks (“ ”). Terminology File Memory The following table defines the terminology used in this
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PLAY REC MENU SET DISP GETTING READY General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. Camera Front Back 7 1 8 2 9 0 3 A 4 1 Shutter release button 7 Viewfinder B 2 Power button 8 Operation lamp 3 Flash 9 Mode selector 4 Self-timer lamp 0 [MENU] button 5 Microphone A Zoom button 6 Lens B Strap ring C [SET] button D [][][][] F E [DISP] button 5 E F Monitor Screen 6 D C 20
