Casio Exilim Ex Z30 Users Guide

							All example procedures in this User’s Guide are based 
on the EX-Z40. The same procedures also apply to the 
EX-Z30, unless specifically noted otherwise.
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Digital Camera
EX-Z30/EX-Z40
User’s Guide
K871PCM1DMX-2
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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-24)
USB Cable Basic ReferenceCameraStrap
Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type)
AC power cord *
*The shape of the AC
power cord plug varies
according to country or
geographic area.
aaaaaaa• Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera.
Special AC Adaptor (Plug-in Type)
CD-ROM
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Contents
2INTRODUCTION
Unpacking.................................................................... 2
Features ....................................................................... 9
Precautions................................................................. 11
General Precautions 11
Test for proper operation before using the camera! 13
Data Error Precautions 13
Operating conditions 13
Condensation 14
Lens 14
Other 14
15QUICK START GUIDE
First, charge the battery! ............................................ 15
To configure display language and clock settings ..... 16
To record an image .................................................... 17
To view a recorded image .......................................... 17
To delete an image ..................................................... 18
19GETTING READY
About This Manual ..................................................... 19
General Guide ............................................................ 20
Camera 20
USB Cradle 21
Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 22REC mode 22
PLAY mode 24
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 25
Indicator Lamps .......................................................... 25
Attaching the Strap .................................................... 26
Power Requirements ................................................. 26
To load the battery 26
To remove the battery 28
To charge the battery 28
Power Supply Precautions 33
Turning the Camera On and Off 37
Configuring Power Saving Settings 38
Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 39
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 42
To configure display language and clock settings 43
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45BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Recording an Image ................................................... 45Aiming the Camera 45
Recording an Image 46
Recording Precautions 48
About Auto  Focus 49
About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 49
Using the Optical Viewfinder ...................................... 50
Using Zoom ................................................................ 51
Optical Zoom 51
Digital Zoom 52
Using the Flash .......................................................... 53Flash Unit Status 55
Flash Precautions 55
Using the Self-timer ................................................... 56
Specifying Image Size and Quality ............................ 58
To specify the image size 58
To specify image quality 60
61OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 61Using Auto Focus 62
Using the Macro Mode 64
Using the Pan Focus Mode 64
Using the Infinity Mode 65
Using Manual Focus 65
Using Focus Lock 66
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 67
Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 69
Adjusting White Balance Manually 70
Using the BESTSHOT Mode ..................................... 71Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup 73
Combining Shots of Two People into
a Single Image (Coupling Shot) ................................. 75
Recording a Subject onto an Existing
Background Image (Pre-shot) .................................... 77
Using the Movie Mode ............................................... 79
Recording Audio ......................................................... 81
Adding Audio to a Snapshot 81
Recording Your Voice 83
Using the Histogram .................................................. 84
REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................... 86
Specifying ISO Sensitivity 86
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 88
Turning Image Review On and Off 88
Assigning Functions to the [
] and [] Keys 89
Specifying Power On Default Settings 90
Resetting the Camera 91
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92PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation .......................................... 92Playing an Audio Snapshot 93
Flipping the Display .................................................... 94
Zooming the Display Image ....................................... 95
Resizing an Image ..................................................... 96
Cropping an Image ..................................................... 97
Playing a Movie .......................................................... 99
Displaying the 9-image View ................................... 100
Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View 101
Displaying the Calendar Screen .............................. 101
Playing a Slide Show ............................................... 102
To specify the slideshow images 104
To specify the slideshow time 105
To set the slideshow interval 105
Using the Photo Stand Feature 106
Rotating the Display Image ...................................... 107
Using Image Roulette .............................................. 108
Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 109
To re-record audio 110
Playing Back a Voice Recording File ........................ 111
11 2DELETING FILES
Deleting a Single File ................................................ 112
Deleting All Files ....................................................... 113
11 4FILE MANAGEMENT
Folders...................................................................... 114Memory Folders and Files 114
Protecting Files ......................................................... 115To protect a single file 115
To protect all files in memory 116
Using the FAVORITE Folder ..................................... 116To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 116
To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 118
To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 119
To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 120
121OTHER SETTINGS
Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 121To configure sound settings 121
To set the volume level 122
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 122
Configuring Power Down Image Settings ................ 123
Specifying the File Name Serial Number
Generation Method .................................................. 125
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Using the Alarm ........................................................ 126To set an alarm 126
Stopping the Alarm 127
Setting the Clock ...................................................... 127To select your Home Time zone 127
To set the current time and date 128
Changing the Date Format 129
Using World Time ..................................................... 129To display the World Time screen 129
To configure World Time settings 130
To configure summer time (DST) settings 131
Changing the Display Language ............................. 132
Changing the USB Port Protocol ............................. 132
Configuring [
] (REC) and [] (PLAY) Buttons
Power On/Off Functions ........................................... 133
Formatting Built-in Memory ...................................... 135
136USING A MEMORY CARD
Using a Memory Card .............................................. 137To insert a memory card into the camera 137
To remove a memory card from the camera 138
Formatting a Memory Card 138
Memory Card Precautions 139
Copying Files ........................................................... 140To copy all the files in built-in memory to a
memory card 140
To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory 141
142PRINTING IMAGES
DPOF ........................................................................ 143To configure print settings for a single image 144
To configure print settings for all images 145
Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ............... 146To print a single image 146
To print a group of images 148
Printing Precautions 149
PRINT Image Matching II .............................................150
Exif Print ................................................................... 150
151VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 151USB Connection Precautions 157
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 157USB Connection Precautions 161
Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer . 161
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a
Computer .................................................................. 162
Memory Data ............................................................ 163
DCF Protocol 163
Memory Directory Structure 163
Image Files Supported by the Camera 165
Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions 165
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166USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
Using the Album Feature ......................................... 166Creating an album 166
Selecting an Album Layout 168
Configuring Detailed Album Settings 168
Viewing Album  Files 171
Saving an Album 173
To delete an album 174
Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ............... 174About the bundled CD-ROM
(CASIO Digital Camera Software) 174
Computer System Requirements 176
Installing Software from the CD-ROM
in Windows ............................................................... 177
Getting Started 178
Selecting a Language 178
Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File 178
Installing an Application 179
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 179
User Registration 180
Exiting the Menu Application 180
Installing Software from the CD-ROM on
a Macintosh .............................................................. 180
Installing Software 180
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 181
183APPENDIX
Menu Reference ....................................................... 183
Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 185
REC mode 186
PLAY mode 187
USB Cradle Indicator Lamps 187
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 188Display Messages 192
Specifications........................................................... 193Main Specifications 193
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 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 through the use of the EX-Z30/EX-
Z40.
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.
• The SD logo is a registered trademark.
• Windows, Internet Explorer, and DirectX are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc.
•
MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon
Technologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the
MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA).
• Acrobat and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of
Adobe Systems Incorporated.• The USB driver (mass storage) uses Phoenix
Technologies Ltd. software.
Compatibility Software Copyright 
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Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved.
• 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.

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.
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Features
High-resolution CCD for beautiful prints
EX-Z30: 3.20 million pixels (3.34 million total pixels)
EX-Z40: 4.00 million pixels (4.23 million total pixels)
2.0-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen
Long battery life
The camera’s low-power design combines with a large-
capacity battery to provide more recording and playback
between charges.
12X seamless zoom (page 51)
3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom
9.7MB Flash memory
Images can be recorded without using a memory card.
REC mode or PLAY mode power up (page 37)
Press the [
] (REC) or [] (PLAY) to turn on the
camera and enter the mode you want to use.
Multi Auto Focus (page 63)
When “Multi” is selected for the Auto Focus area, the
camera takes simultaneous meter readings at seven
different points and automatically selects the best one.
This makes it possible to avoid erroneous focusing on the
background, and ensure proper focus for a wide range of
image types.
Pan Focus (page 64)
This feature lets you lock the focus point and ensures that
you do not miss that special moment when it happens.Auto Pan Focus (page 62)
When you press the shutter release 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.
Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia
Cards) for memory expansion (page 136)
Easy Charging (page 28)
Just place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge its
battery.
Easy Image Transfer (page 151)
Transfer images to a computer simply by placing the
camera onto the USB cradle.
Photo Stand feature (page 106)
A slideshow of images in file memory can be played while
the camera is on its USB cradle.
BESTSHOT (page 71)
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 pictures
every time.
Coupling Shot and Pre-shot (pages 75, 77)
Coupling Shot lets you combine two subjects into a single
image, while Pre-shot lets you add a subject to a
previously recorded background image. This means you
can create images that include you and your friend, even
if you are the only two people around. You can use
Coupling Shot and Pre-shot by selecting the applicable
sample images in the BESTSHOT mode.
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Triple Self-timer mode (page 56)
The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times,
automatically.
Real-time histogram (page 84)
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.
World Time (page 129)
A simple operation sets the current time for your current
location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 time
zones.
Alarm (page 126)
A built-in alarm helps to keep you on time for important
events, and even can be used in place of an alarm clock.
You can also have a specific image appear, or a movie or
audio file to play when the alarm time is reached.
Album Function (page 166)
HTML files are generated automatically to create an
album of recorded images. Album contents can be viewed
and printed using a standard Web browser. Images can
also be incorporated into Web pages quickly and easily.Calendar screen (page 101)
A simple operation displays a full-month calendar on the
camera’s monitor screen. Each day of the full-month
calendar shows a thumbnail of the first image recorded
for that date, which helps to make searching for a
particular image quicker and easier.
Snapshot + Audio Mode (page 81)
Adds audio to a snapshot.
Movie + Audio Mode (page 79)
Voice Recording (page 83)
Quick and easy recording of voice input.
After Recording (page 109)
Adds audio to images after they are recorded.
Selectable Sound Settings (page 121)
You can configure different sounds to play whenever you
turn on the camera, press the shutter release button half-
way or all the way, or perform a key operation.
DCF Data Storage
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage
protocol provides image inter-compatibility between the
digital camera and printers.
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page 143)
Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want
using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used
when specifying images and quantities for printing by
professional print services.
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