Casio Exilim Ex Z5 Users Guide

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Power Requirements
Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion
battery (NP-20).
The battery is not fully charged when you use the
camera for the first time after purchasing it. You need
to charge the battery before using the camera for the
first time.
To charge the battery
1.Correctly positioning the positive and
negative terminals of the battery, load the
lithium ion battery into the battery charger.
T-+
Making sure that the positive and negative contacts
are aligned correctly, load the battery into the battery
charger. Note that the battery will not charge
properly if it is not positioned correctly in the battery
charger.
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2.Plug the battery charger into a household
power outlet.
This will cause the [CHARGE] lamp to turn red.
Charging will take about 90 minutes.
[CHARGE] lamp
AC power cord Battery Charger
 NOTE 
The battery charger is designed for operation with
any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC.
Note, however, that the shape of the AC power cord
plug varies according to country or geographic area.
If you plan to use the battery charger in a geographic
area where the power receptacle shape is different
from that in your area, replace the AC power cord
with one of the other ones that come with the
camera, or purchase a commercially available AC
power cord that is compatible with the power outlets
in that area.
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3.The [CHARGE] lamp goes out when charging
is complete.
4.After charging is complete, unplug the battery
charger from the power outlet, and remove
the battery from it.
Always unplug the battery charger from the power
outlet and remove the battery whenever you are not
charging.
 IMPORTANT! 
If the battery or battery charger is very hot or cold
when you start charging or if it becomes hot during
charging, the battery charger will enter a standby
state, which is indicated when its [CHARGE] lamp
goes out. Charging will resume when the temperature
returns to the allowable charging temperature range,
which is indicated when the [CHARGE] lamp turns red.
Charging the battery while it is still warm immediately
after removing it from the camera can result in only
partial charging. Give 
the battery time to cool before
charging it.
Battery discharges slightly even when it is left
without loading it into the camera. Because of this, it
is recommended that you charge 
the battery
immediately before you need to use it.
Charging the battery may cause interference with TV
and radio reception. If this happens, plug the charger
into an outlet that is further away from the TV or
radio.
Dirty charger contacts and/or battery terminals can
make proper charging impossible. Be sure to wipe
contacts and terminals occasionally with a dry cloth
to keep them clean.
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To load the battery
1.Slide the battery cover on the bottom of the
camera in the direction indicated by the
arrow, and then swing it open.
2.With the EXILIM logo on the battery facing
upwards (in the direction of the monitor
screen), hold the stopper in the direction
indicated by the arrow as you slide the
battery into the camera.
NP-20 Stopper
(–) marks
Push the bottom of the battery, and make sure that
the stopper securely locks the battery in place.
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3.Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide
it in the direction indicated by the arrow.
 IMPORTANT! 
Use only the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion
battery to power this camera. Use of any other type
of battery is not supported.

 If the camera does not work normally
This can mean there is a problem with how the battery is
loaded. Perform the following steps.
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 power cord is
connected securely to the power outlet and
battery charger.
If the same symptoms occur again after taking the
above steps, contact a CASIO authorized service
center.
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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.
 IMPORTANT! 
See page 250 for information about battery life.
Due to differences in the power requirements of each
mode, the battery indicator may show a lower level in
the PLAY mode than what it shows in the REC
mode. This is normal, and does not indicate
malfunction.
Battery Level HighLow
Indicator
  

 Tips to Make the Battery Last Longer
If you do not need the flash while recording, select (flash off) for the flash mode. See page 63 for more
information.
Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features (page
42) to protect against wasting battery power when you
forget to turn off the camera.
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To replace the battery
1.Open the battery cover.
2.Pull the stopper in the direction indicated by
the arrow.
This will cause the battery to come part way out of
the slot.
Stopper
3.Release the stopper and pull the battery from
the camera.
Take care so you do not drop the battery.
4.Load a new battery into the camera (page 34).
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Power Supply Precautions
Note the following precautions when handling or using the
battery and the charger.

 Battery Handling Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before
using the battery for the first time.
 NOTE 
The term “battery” in this manual refers to the CASIO
NP-20 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery.
Use only the battery charger (BC-11L) that comes
with the camera or the optionally available USB
cradle (CA-32) to charge the special NP-20
rechargeable lithium ion battery.
Never use any other charging device.Failure to observe any of the following precautions
while using the battery creates the risk of overheating,
fire, and explosion.
—Never try to use the battery to power any 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 charger.
—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.
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PRECAUTIONS DURING USE
This lithium ion battery is intended for use with a
CASIO Digital Camera only. For details about the
camera models that this battery can be wed with, see
the user documentation that comes with your camera.
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.
Though the actual service life of the battery depends
on the environment under which it is used, you can
expect to be able to recharge it about 500 times before
it needs replacement.
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. Should you ever notice any of the following conditions
while using, charging, or storing a battery, immediately
remove it from the camera or charger, and keep it away
from open flame:
—Fluid leaking
—Emission of a strange odor
—Heat emission
—Battery discoloration
—Battery deformation
—Any other battery abnormality
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.
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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BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Make sure you remove the battery from the camera
when you do not plan to use it 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
When transporting a battery, keep it either loaded in
the camera or stored in its case.
 Battery Charger Precautions
Never plug the battery charger into an outlet whose
voltage rating is different from that marked on the
battery charger. Doing so creates the risk of fire,
malfunction, and electric shock.
Never plug in or unplug the battery charger while your
hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric
shock.
Do not plug the battery charger into an outlet or
extension cord that is shared by other devices. Doing
so creates the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric
shock.
The battery charger becomes slightly warm during
charging. This is normal and does not indicate
malfunction.
Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet
whenever you are not using it.
Always make sure that the battery charger is on a level
surface when using it for charging.
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