Casio Exilim EX Z30 User Manual

INTRODUCTION
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Precautions
General Precautions
Be sure to observe the following important precautions
whenever using the EX-Z30/EX-Z40.
All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the
camera” refer to the CASIO EX-Z30/EX-Z40 Digital
Camera.
Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while
operating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so
creates the danger of serious accident.
Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your
own repairs. High-voltage internal components...

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Never use the AC adaptor to power any other device
besides this camera. Never use any other AC adaptor
besides the one that comes with this camera.
Never cover the AC adaptor with a quilt, blanket, or other
cover while it is in use, and do not use it near a heater.
At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor power cord
from the power outlet and clean the area around the
prongs of the plug. Dust build up around the prongs can
create the danger of fire.
If the camera’s case should ever...

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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.
—In areas subject to direct sunlight
—In areas subject to high humidity or dust
—Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject
to temperature extremes
—Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the
sun
—In areas subject to strong vibration
Test for proper operation before using
the camera!
Before using...

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Lens
Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of
the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause
malfunction.
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. Next, wipe the surface of the lens with a soft lens
cloth.
Other
The camera may become slightly warm during use. This
does not...

QUICK START GUIDE
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QUICK START GUIDE
First, charge the battery!
1.Load the battery (page 26).2.Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the
battery (page 28).
Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where
you purchased the camera.
It takes about 190 minutes to achieve a full charge.1
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1.Press the power button to turn on the camera.
2.Press [] to select the language you want.
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 then
press [SET].
6.Use [] and [] to select the summer time (DST)
setting you want, and then press [SET].
7.Use [] and [] to select the date format setting you
want, and then press [SET].
8.Set the...

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1.Press [] (PLAY).
2.Use [
] and [] to scroll through the
images.
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To view a recorded image
(See page 92 for details.)
1.Press [] (REC).
If the  (Snapshot Mode) icon is not on the monitor screen,
use the procedure under “Using the On-screen Menus” (page
39) to change the “REC Mode” setting to “
 Snapshot”.
2.Point the camera at the subject, use the monitor
screen or viewfinder to compose the image, and
then press the shutter release button half way.
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1.Press [] (PLAY).
2.Press [] ( ).
3.Use [
] and [] to display the image you want to 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.
To delete an image
(See page 112 for details.)
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GETTING READY
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GETTING READY
This section contains information about things you need to
know about and do before trying to use the camera.
About This Manual
This section contains information about the conventions
used in this manual.

 Terminology
The following table defines the terminology used in this
manual.

 Button Operations
Button operations are indicated by the button name inside
of brackets ([  ]).

 On-screen Text
On-screen text is always enclosed by double quotation
marks (“  ”).

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 Front
General Guide
The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.
Camera
1Shutter release button2Power button3Flash4Microphone5Self-timer lamp6Lens
7Viewfinder8Operation lamp9[] (PLAY mode)0[] (REC mode)A[MENU] buttonBZoom buttonCStrap ringD[SET] buttonE[][][
][]F[DISP] buttonGMonitor ScreenHSpeaker

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