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
charge is used up, and then charge the
battery.

 If the camera does not work normally
This can mean there is a problem with how the battery is
loaded.
1.Remove the battery from the camera and
check the battery contacts for dirt. If the
contacts are dirty, wipe them clean with a dry
cloth.
2.Check to make sure that the AC adaptor’s
power cord is connected securely to the
power outlet and USB cradle.
If the same symptoms occur again when you place
the camera on the USB cradle after taking the above
steps, contact a CASIO authorized service center.

 Battery Life Guidelines
The battery life guideline values given below indicate the
amount of time under the conditions defined below the
table, until power automatically turns off due to battery
failure. They do not guarantee that the battery will provide
the amount of service indicated. Low temperatures and
continued use reduce battery life.
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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 screen. Supported Battery: NP-40 (Rated Capacitance: 1230mAh)
Storage Medium: SD Memory Card
*1 Number of Shots (CIPA)
CIPA Standard
Temperature: 23°C (73°F)
Monitor Screen: On
Zoom operation between full wide to full telephoto
every 30 seconds, during which two images are
recorded, one image with flash; power turned off and
back on every time 10 images are recorded.
*2 Continuous Recording Conditions
Temperature: 23°C (73°F)
Monitor screen: On
Flash: Off
Image recorded every 10 seconds, alternating full
wide-angle and full telephoto zoom
*3 Continuous Playback Conditions
Temperature: 23°C (73°F)
Scroll one image about every 10 seconds
*4 Voice recording times are based on continuous
recording.
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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 optional charger unit.

 Battery Handling Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before
trying to use the battery for the first time. Keep these safety
precautions and all operating instructions on hand for
future reference.
 NOTES 
The term “battery” in this manual refers to the CASIO
NP-40 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery.
Use only the USB cradle (CA-24) that comes with the
camera or the optionally available rapid charger unit
(BC-30L) to charge the special NP-40 rechargeable
lithium ion battery. Never use any other charging
device.
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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 oriented correctly when you
load it into the camera or attach it to the optional
charger unit.
—Never carry or store the battery together with items
that can conduct electricity (necklaces, pencil lead,
etc.)
—Never try to take the battery apart, modify it in any
way, or expose it to strong impact.
—Do not immerse the battery in fresh water or salt
water.
—Do not use or leave the battery under direct
sunlight, in an automobile parked in the sun, or in
any other area subject to high temperatures.Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat
generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other
abnormal condition while using, charging, or storing a
battery, immediately remove it from the camera or
optional charger unit and keep it away from open flame.
If the battery does not achieve full charge after the
normal charging time has passed, stop charging.
Continued charging creates the risk of overheating, fire,
and explosion.
Battery fluid can damage your eyes. Should battery
fluid get into your eyes accidentally, immediately rinse
them with clean tap water and then consult a physician.
Be sure to read page 28 of this User’s Guide and the
instructions that come with the optional charger unit
before using or charging the battery.
If the battery is to be used by young children, make
sure that a responsible adult makes them aware of the
precautions and proper handling instructions and make
sure that they handle the battery correctly.
Should fluid from the battery accidentally get onto
clothing or your skin, immediately rinse it off with clean
tap water. Prolonged contact with battery fluid can
cause skin irritation.
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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 where the temperature is in the
range of 10°C to 35°C  (50°F to 95°F). Charging
outside this temperature range can cause charging to
take longer than normal or even cause charging to fail.
Very limited operation following a full charge indicates
that the battery has reached the end of its service life.
Replace the battery with a new one.
Never wipe the battery with thinner, benzene, alcohol,
or other volatile agents or chemically treated rags.
Doing so can cause deformation of the battery and lead
to malfunction.BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Make sure you remove the battery when you do not
plan to use the camera for a long time. A battery left in
the camera discharges very small amounts of power
even when power is turned off, which can lead to a
dead battery or the need for longer charging before the
next use.
Store the battery in a cool, dry place (20°C (68 °F) or
lower).
USING THE BATTERY
See page 28 of this manual or the instructions that
come with the optional charger unit for information
about charging procedures and charging times.
When transporting a battery, keep it either loaded in
the camera or stored in its case.
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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 it to severe bending, twisting, or
pulling. Doing so creates the risk of fire and
electric shock.
Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands
are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric
shock.
Do not overload extension cords or wall
outlets. Doing so creates the danger of fire
and electric shock.
Should the cord of the AC adaptor become
damaged (exposed internal wiring), request a
replacement from a CASIO authorized service
center. A damaged AC adaptor cord creates
the danger of fire or electric shock.
Caution!
Use the AC adaptor where it will not be
splashed with water. Water creates the risk of
fire and electric shock.
Do not place a vase or any other container
filled with liquid on top of the AC adaptor.
Water creates the risk of fire and electric
shock.
Make sure you always remove the camera from the USB
cradle before connecting or disconnecting the AC
adaptor.
Charging, USB data communication, and using the Photo
Stand feature can cause the AC adaptor to become
warm. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.
Unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet
whenever you are not using it.
Never place a blanket or any other cover on the AC
adaptor. Doing so creates the risk of fire.
Caution!
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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 [] (REC) to turn on the camera enters
the REC mode, while pressing [] (PLAY) enters
the PLAY mode.
Pressing [
] (PLAY)  while in the REC mode
switches to the PLAY mode. The lens retracts about
10 seconds after switching modes.
 IMPORTANT! 
If camera power is turned off by the Auto Power Off
feature, press the power button, [] (REC) or []
(PLAY) to turn it back on again.
Pressing the power button or [
] (REC) to turn on
the camera also causes the lens to extend. Take
care to any interference with the lens operation or
allowing anything to strike the lens when it is
extended.
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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 screen
if no operation is performed for a specified
amount of time in the REC mode.
Performing any button operation causes
the monitor screen to turn back on.
Auto Power Off : Turns off power if you do not perform any
operation for a specified amount of time.
1.Turn on the camera.
2.Press [MENU].
3.Use [
] and [] to select the “Set Up” tab.
4.Use [] and [] to select the feature whose
setting you want to configure, and then press
[].
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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 a computer or
some other device through the USB cradle
—While a slideshow is in progress
—While playing back a voice recording file
To configure this feature: Select this setting:
Sleep Sleep
Auto Power Off Auto Power Off
See page 39 for information about how to use
menus.Using the On-screen Menus
Pressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screen
that you can use to perform various operations. The menu
that appears depends on whether you are in the REC
mode or the PLAY mode. The following shows an example
menu procedure in the REC mode.
1.Press the power
button or the [
]
(REC) button.
If you want to enter the
PLAY mode instead,
press the [
] (PLAY)
button.
[][]
Power button
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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 [].
Press [].
Press [].
Press [] and [].
Press [] or press [SET].
Press [] and [].
Press [SET].
Press [
].
Press the [MENU] button.
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