Casio Exilim Ex Z30 Users Guide

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Model
Operation
Number of Shots
(CIPA)*1
(Operating Time)
Number of Shots,
Continuous
Recording*
2
(Operating Time)
Continuous Playback*3
(Continuous SnapshotRecording)
Continuous Voice
Recording*4
EX-Z30
Apporoximate
Battery Life
360 shots
(180 minutes)
1260 shots
(210 minutes)
360 minutes
300 minutes
EX-Z40
Apporoximate
Battery Life
360 shots
(180 minutes)
1140 shots
(190 minutes)
360 minutes
300 minutes

 If the camera works normally
1.Continue using the camera until the current...

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The above values are based on a new battery starting
from a full charge. Repeated charging shortens battery
life.
Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash,
zoom and other functions, and how long you leave power
turned on.

 Tip to Make the Battery Last Longer
If you do not need the flash while recording, select (flash off) for the flash mode. See page 53 for more
information.
You can also conserve battery power by using the [DISP]
button to turn off the monitor...

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 Low Battery Indicator
The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on
the monitor screen changes as battery power is used. The
 indicator means that remaining battery power is low.
Note that you will not be able to record images while the
battery indicator is 
. Charge the battery immediately
whenever either of these indicators appears.
Battery Level HighLow
Indicator
  
Power Supply Precautions
Note the following precautions when handling or using the
battery and the...

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Failure to observe any of the following precautions
while using the battery creates the risk of overheating,
fire, and explosion.
—Never use any other type of charger except the
optional charger unit specified for the battery.
—Never try to use the battery to power any other
device other than this camera.
—Never use or leave the battery near open flame.
—Never place the battery in a microwave oven, throw
it into fire, or otherwise expose it to intense heat.
—Make sure the battery is...

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PRECAUTIONS DURING USE
The battery is designed for use with this CASIO digital
camera only.
Use only the USB cradle that comes with the camera or
the specified optional charger unit to charge the
battery. Never use any other type of charger unit for
charging.
A new battery is not charged. Be sure to charge the
battery before using it for the first time.
Use of a battery in cold environments shortens the
operating time you can expect on a full charge. Charge
the battery in a location...

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 USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions
Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage
is outside the rating marked on the AC
adaptor. Doing so can create the danger of
fire or electric shock. Use only the bundled
AC adaptor specified for this camera.
Do not allow the AC adaptor cord to become
cut or damaged, do not place heavy objects
on it, and keep it away from heat. A damaged
power cord creates the risk of fire and electric
shock.
Never try to modify the AC adaptor cord, or
subject...

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Turning the Camera On and Off

To turn on the camera
Press the power button, [] (REC) button, or [] (PLAY)
button. This will cause the green operation lamp to light
momentarily, and then power will turn on. The mode the
camera enters depends on which button you pressed to
turn it on.
Press this button to turn on the camera:
Power button or [] (REC) button
[
] (PLAY) button To enter this mode at
startup:
REC
PLAY
Power buttonGreen operation lamp[] (PLAY)
[] (REC)
 NOTES 
Pressing []...

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To turn off the camera
Press the power button to turn off the camera.
 NOTE 
You can setup the camera so it does not turn on
when you press the [] (REC) or [] (PLAY)
button, or to turn off when you press the [] (REC)
or [] (PLAY) button. For details, see “Configuring
[] (REC) and [] (PLAY) Buttons Power On/Off
Functions” on page 133.
Configuring Power Saving Settings
You can configure the settings described below to
conserve battery power.
Sleep : Automatically turns off the monitor...

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5.Use [] and [] to change the currently
selected setting, and then press [SET].
Available Sleep settings are: “30 sec”, “1 min”, “2 min”,
and “Off”.
Available Auto Power Off settings are: “2 min” and
“5 min”.
Note that the Sleep feature does not operate in the
PLAY mode.
Pressing any button while the camera is in the Sleep
state immediately turns the monitor screen back on.
The Auto Power Off and Sleep features are disabled
in the following cases.
—When the camera is connected to...

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SettingsSelection cursor (indicates the
currently selected item)
Tab
[MENU]
[
][ ][
][ ] [SET]
2.Press [MENU].Menu Screen Operations
When you want to do this:
Move between tabs
Move from the tab to the
settings
Move from the settings to
the tab
Move between the settings
Display the options
available for a setting
Select an option
Register an option
selection and exit the menu
screen
Register an option
selection and return to the
menu screen
Exit the menu screen
Do this:
Press [
] and...