Casio Exilim EX Z5 User Manual

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Using the USB Cradle to Connect to a
Computer
You can place the camera onto the USB cradle and
connect the cradle to a computer to view images or to
transfer them to the computer.
 IMPORTANT! 
•Low battery power can cause the camera to power
down suddenly during data communication. Use of
the special AC adaptor is recommended to power the
camera during data communication.
[DC IN 5.3V]

Using the Camera with a Windows Computer
1.Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN
5.3V] connector of the USB cradle, and then
plug it in to a household power outlet.
•If you are using battery power without the AC
adaptor, make sure that the battery is fully charged.
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•Take care when connecting the USB cable to the
USB cradle or your computer. USB ports and cable
plugs are shaped for proper positioning.
•Plug the USB cable plugs into the ports securely, as
far as they will go. Proper operation is not possible if
connections are not correct.
2.Connect the USB cable that comes bundled
with the camera to the USB cradle and your
computer’s USB port.
USB port
Connector AUSB cable
(bundled)
[] (USB port) Connector B
3.Press the camera’s power button to turn it on,
and then press its [MENU] button.
4.Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and
then press [].
5.Use [
] and [] to select “Mass Storage (USB
DIRECT-PRINT)”, and then press [SET].
6.Turn off the camera.
7.Place the camera onto the USB cradle.
•Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it
is turned on.
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8.Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button.
•This will cause your computer to create a hardware
profile for camera’s built-in memory or the memory
card loaded in the camera. You do not need to install
the USB driver every time. After you install it once,
your computer will recognize the camera’s built-in
memory or its memory card when you establish a
USB connection between the camera and your
computer.
•Pressing the [USB] button enters the USB mode,
which causes the USB cradle’s [USB] lamp to light
green.
•At this point, some operating systems will display a
“Removable Disk” dialog box. If your operating
system does, close the dialog box.
[USB] button
[USB] lamp
9.Perform the procedure in the camera user’s
guide to view the images on your computer.
10.Depending on the version of Windows you are
running, use one of the following procedures
to terminate the USB connection.
Windows XP/98SE/98 Users
•After pressing the USB cradle’s [USB] button and
making sure that the [USB] lamp is not lit, remove
the camera from the USB cradle.
Windows 2000/Me Users
•Click card services in the task tray on your computer
screen, and disable the drive number assigned to the
camera. After pressing the USB cradle’s [USB]
button and making sure that the [USB] lamp is not lit,
remove the camera from the USB cradle.
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Using the Camera with a Macintosh
Computer
1.Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN
5.3V] connector of the USB cradle, and then
plug it in to a household power outlet.
•If you are using battery power without the AC
adaptor, make sure that the battery is fully charged.
[DC IN 5.3V]
2.Connect the USB cable that comes bundled
with the camera to the USB cradle and your
computer’s USB port.
•Take care when connecting the USB cable to the
USB cradle or your computer. USB ports and cable
plugs are shaped for proper positioning.
•Plug the USB cable plugs into the ports securely, as
far as they will go. Proper operation is not possible if
connections are not correct.
USB port
Connector AUSB cable
(bundled)
[] (USB port) Connector B
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3.Press the camera’s power button to turn it on,
and then press its [MENU] button.
4.Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and
then press [].
5.Use [
] and [] to select “Mass Storage (USB
DIRECT-PRINT)”, and then press [SET].
6.Turn off the camera.
7.Place the camera onto the USB cradle.
•Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it
is turned on.
[USB] button
[USB] lamp
8.Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button.
•Pressing the [USB] button enters the USB mode,
which causes the USB cradle’s [USB] lamp to light
green.
•Your Macintosh will see the camera’s file memory as
a drive.
•The appearance of the drive icon depends on the
Mac OS version you are using.
•Your Macintosh will see the camera’s file memory as
a drive whenever you establish a USB connection
between the camera and your Macintosh.
9.Perform the procedure in the camera user’s
guide to view the images on your computer.
10.To terminate the USB connection, drag the
drive icon that represents the camera to
Trash.
11.Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button. After
making sure the [USB] lamp is not lit, remove
the camera from the USB cradle.
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USB Cradle Indicator Lamp Reference
The USB cradle has two indicator lamps: a [CHARGE]
lamp and a [USB] lamp. These lamps light and flash to
indicate the current operational status of the USB cradle
and camera.
[CHARGE] lamp [USB] lamp
Color
Red
Green
Amber
Red
Status
Lit
Lit
Lit
Flashing
Color
Green
Green
Status
Lit
Flashing
Charging
Charging complete
Charge standby
Charge error
USB connection
Accessing memory
Meaning
[USB] lamp [CHARGE] lamp
 IMPORTANT! 
•Do not disconnect the USB cable, disconnect the AC
adaptor, remove the camera from the USB cradle, or
perform any camera or USB cradle operation while
USB data communication is being performed. Doing
so can cause data to become corrupted.
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Specifications
Product...............................Digital Camera
Model..................................EX-Z5

Camera Functions
Image Files Format
Snapshots.......................JPEG (Exif Ver.2.2); DCF (Design rule
for Camera File system) 1.0 standard;
DPOF compliant
Movies.............................AVI (Motion JPEG)
Audio............................... WAV
Recording Media...............8.3MB built-in memory
SD Memory Card
MultiMediaCardData Size
•Snapshots
File Size(pixels)
5M
2560 × 
1920
5M (3:2)
2560 × 
1712
(3:2)
4M
2304 × 
1728
3M
2048 × 
1536
2M
1600 × 
1200
VGA
640 × 
480Quality
FineNormalEconomyFineNormalEconomyFineNormalEconomyFineNormalEconomyFineNormalEconomyFineNormal
Economy
ApproximateImage File Size3.0MB2.0MB1.0MB2.85MB1.9MB950KB2.43MB1.62MB810KB1.92MB1.28MB640KB1.17MB780KB390KB360KB240KB
120KBBuilt-in
memory 8.3MB2 shots3 shots7 shots3 shots4 shots8 shots3 shots4 shots9 shots4 shots6 shots11 shots6 shots9 shots18 shots21 shots32 shots
59 shotsSD Memory
Card 256MB*78 shots116 shots221 shots87 shots129 shots246 shots97 shots143 shots271 shots121 shots180 shots348 shots196 shots286 shots530 shots625 shots938 shots
1742 shots
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•Movies
Image
Size
(Pixels)
HQ
640 ×
 480
Normal
640 ×
 480
LP
320 ×
 240Maximum
Recording
Time Per
File
10 minutes
10 minutes
10 minutesApproximate
Data Rate
(Frame Rate)
10.2 megabits
per second
(30 frames /
second)
6.1 megabits
per second
(30 frames /
second)
2.45 megabits
per second
(15 frames /
second)Approximate
Recording
Time for Built-
in 
Memory8.3 MB
6 seconds
11 seconds
27 secondsApproximate
Recording
Time for SD
Memory
Card 256MB
3 minutes
and 16
seconds
5 minutes
and 27
seconds
13 minutes
and 34
seconds
*Based on Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. products.
Capacity depends on card manufacturer.
*To determine the number of images that can be stored on a
memory card of a different capacity, multiply the capacities in the
table by the appropriate value.Delete..................................Single-file, all files (with protection)
Effective Pixels..................5.0 million
Imaging Element................1/2.5-inch square pixel color CCD
Lens/Focal Distance
Lenses.............................F3.1 (W) to 5.9 (T); f=6.3 (W) to
18.9mm (T) (equivalent to
approximately 38 (W) to 114mm (T) for
35mm film)
6 lenses in 5 groups, with aspherical
lens
Zoom...................................3X optical zoom; 4X digital zoom
(12X in combination with optical zoom)
Focusing.............................Contrast Detection Auto Focus
Focus Modes: Auto Focus, Macro
mode, Pan Focus, Infinity mode,
manual focus
AF Area: spot, multi
Approximate Focus Range (from lens surface)
Auto Focus......................40cm to ∞ (1.3´ to ∞)
Macro..............................10cm to 50cm (3.9˝ to 19.7˝)
Infinity Mode....................∞
Manual.............................10cm to ∞ (3.9˝ to ∞)
•Using optical zoom causes the above
ranges to change.
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Exposure Control
Light Metering.................Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot by
CCD
Exposure.........................Program AE
Exposure Compensation.....–2EV to +2EV (1/3EV units)
Shutter................................CCD electronic shutter; mechanical
shutter
Snapshot mode (Auto): 1/2 to 1/2000
second
• Shutter speed is different for the
following BEST SHOT scenes.
Night Scene: 4 to 1/2000 second
Fireworks: 2 seconds (fixed)
Aperture..............................F3.1/4.4, auto switching
• Using optical zoom causes the
aperture to change.
White Balance....................Auto WB, fixed (6 modes), manual
switching
Sensitivity...........................Snapshots: Auto, ISO 50, ISO 100,
ISO 200, ISO 400
• Maximum sensitivity is ISO 800 when
the BEST SHOT Anti Shake or High
Sensitivity scene is being used.
Movies: Auto
Self-timer............................10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-
timerBuilt-in Flash
Flash Modes....................Auto Flash, ON, OFF, Red eye
reduction, Soft Flash
Flash Range....................Wide Angle Optical Zoom:
0.1 to 3.7 meters (0.3´ to 12.1´)
Telephoto Optical Zoom:
0.6 to 1.9 meters (2.0´ to 6.2´)
• Flash Continuous Shutter
Wide Angle Optical Zoom:
0.4 to 1.9 meters (1.3´ to 6.2´)
Telephoto Optical Zoom:
0.6 to 1.0 meters (2.0´ to 3.3´)
*ISO Sensitivity: “Auto”
*Depends on zoom factor.
Recording Functions........Snapshot; audio snapshot; macro;
self-timer; Continuous shutter; BEST
SHOT mode; movie with audio ; Voice
Recording
• Audio recording is monaural.
Audio Recording Time
Audio Snapshot...............Approximately 30 seconds maximum
per image
Voice Recording..............Approximately 25 minutes with built-in
memory
After Recording...............Approximately 30 seconds maximum
per image
Monitor Screen..................2.5-inch TFT color LCD
115,200 pixels (480 × 
240 pixels)
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Supported Battery: NP-20 (Rated Capacitance: 700mAh)
Storage Medium: SD Memory Card
*1 Number of Shots (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 Snapshot Playback Conditions
•Temperature: 23°C (73°F)
•Scroll one image about every 10 seconds

 Power Requirements
Power Requirements........Rechargeable lithium ion battery
(NP-20) × 
1
Approximate Battery Life:
The values below indicate the amount of time under the conditions defined
below, until power automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not
guarantee that you will be able to achieve this level of operation. Low
temperatures shorten battery life.
Approximate Battery Life
180 shots (90 minutes)
230 minutes
100 minutes
230 minutes
Operation
Number of Shots (CIPA Standard)*1(Recording Time)
Continuous Snapshot Playback*2
Continuous Movie Recording*3
Continuous Voice Recording*4
Viewfinder..........................Monitor screen
Timekeeping Functions....Built-in digital quartz clock
Date and Time................Recorded with image data
Auto Calendar................. To 2049
World Time......................City; Date; Time; Summer time;
162 cities in 32 time zones
Input/Output Terminals....USB/AV connector
USB .....................................USB 2.0 (Full-Speed) compatible
Microphone........................Monaural
Speaker...............................Monaural
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