Casio Exilim EX Z690 User Manual

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.Movie Recording
.Snapshot Viewing
.Movie Playback
1Recording mode (page 47)
2White balance setting (page 65)
3Remaining movie memory capacity (page 47)
4Movie recording time (page 47)
5Flash (page 38)
6Exposure compensation (page 64)
7Battery level indicator (page 19)
8Movie recording in progress (page 47)
1File type
2Protect indicator (page 75)
3Folder name/file name (page 100)
4Snapshot image quality (page 64)
5Snapshot image size (page 34)
6ISO sensitivity (page 66)
7Aperture value
8Shutter speed
9Date/time (page 106)
bkBattery level indicator (page 19)
blEye-Fi (page 98)
1File type
2Protect indicator (page 75)
3Folder name/file name (page 100)
4Movie recording time (page 47)
5Movie image quality (page 37)
6Date/time (page 106)
7Battery level indicator (page 19)
8Eye-Fi (page 98)
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You can turn display information on and off by pressing [8] (DISP). You can 
configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode.
Configuring Monitor Screen Settings
Information display onDisplays information about image settings, etc. (REC 
mode only).
Information display + 
Date/Time onIn addition to information about snapshot settings, 
displays movie setting information and the date/time 
screen.
• You can specify the date style you want to use 
(page 107).
Information display offNo information displayed. 
						

							13Quick Start Basics
Quick Start Basics
Your CASIO camera is packed with a powerful selection of features and functions to 
make recording of digital images easier, including the following three main functions.
What you can do with your CASIO camera
BEST SHOT
Simply select the sample scene you want and the 
camera sets up automatically. Then all you need 
to do is press the shutter button for perfect images.
See page 
51 for more information. See page 
41 for more information.
Face Detection
Point the camera at a person and it automatically 
detects the person’s face for beautiful portraits 
every time.
Premium Auto
Select Premium Auto recording and the 
camera automatically determines 
whether you are shooting a subject or 
scenery, and other conditions. Premium 
Auto delivers higher image quality than 
standard Auto.
See page 
26 for more information. 
						

							14Quick Start Basics
Note that the battery of a newly purchased camera is not charged. Perform the steps 
below to load the battery into the camera and charge it.
• Your camera requires a special CASIO rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-120) 
for power. Never try to use any other type of battery.
1.Open the battery cover.
Slide the battery cover slider towards OPEN 
and then open it as indicated by the arrows 
in the illustration.
2.Load the battery.
With the CASIO logo on the 
battery facing downwards (in 
the direction of the lens), hold 
the stopper next to the battery 
in the direction indicated by 
the arrow as you slide the 
battery into the camera. Press 
the battery in until the stopper 
secures it in place.
3.Close the battery cover.
Close the battery cover and then shift the 
slider towards LOCK.
First, charge the battery prior to use.
To load the battery
2
1
CASIO logoStopper
BatteryOKNG
1
2
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							15Quick Start Basics
To replace the battery
1.Open the battery cover and remove 
the current battery.
With the monitor screen side of the 
camera facing upwards, slide the stopper 
in the direction indicated by the arrow in 
the illustration. After the battery pops out, 
pull it the rest of the way out of the 
camera.
2.Load a new battery.
You can use either of the two following methods to charge the camera’s battery.
• USB-AC adaptor
• USB connection to a computer
.To charge with the USB-AC adaptor
1.Turn off the camera.
Check to make sure that the camera’s monitor screen is 
blank. If it isn’t, press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the 
camera.
2.After connecting the 
supplied USB cable 
to the USB-AC 
adaptor, plug the 
power cord into a 
household power 
outlet.
Charge the Battery
Stopper
[ON/OFF] (Power)
USB
USB-AC adaptorPower cord USB cable (included with camera)
USB port Large connector
C 
						

							16Quick Start Basics
3.Connect the USB 
cable to the camera.
The back lamp should 
light red, indicating that 
charging has started.
The back lamp will go 
out when charging is 
complete.
It takes about 
110 minutes to achieve 
a full charge. Charging 
may take longer 
depending on charging 
conditions.
Back Lamp Operation
4.After charging is complete, disconnect the USB cable from the camera 
and then unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
Lamp StatusDescription
Lit Red Charging
Flashing RedAbnormal ambient temperature, 
USB-AC adaptor problem, or 
battery problem (page 119)
Off Charging complete
USB cable 
(included with camera)
Making sure that the   mark on the USB cable connector 
is towards the lens side, connect the cable to the camera.
[USB/AV] 
port
Small 
connectorUSB-AC adaptor
Back lamp 
						

							17Quick Start Basics
.To charge using a USB connection to a computer
The battery loaded in the camera is charged whenever the camera is connected 
directly to a computer with the USB cable.
• Depending on the setup of your computer, you may not be able to charge the 
camera’s battery over a USB connection. If this happens, use of the USB-AC 
adaptor that comes with the camera is recommended.
1.Turn off the camera.
Check to make sure that the camera’s monitor 
screen is blank. If it isn’t, press [ON/OFF] 
(Power) to turn off the camera.
2.With your computer 
turned on, connect the 
camera to it.
The back lamp should light 
red, indicating that charging 
has started.
The back lamp will go out 
when charging is complete.
It takes about 130 minutes 
to achieve a full charge. 
Charging may take longer 
depending on charging 
conditions.
IMPORTANT!
• The first time you connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable, an 
error message may appear on your computer. If this happens, disconnect and then 
reconnect the USB cable.
Monitor screen[ON/OFF] (Power)
USB portUSB cable 
(included with camera)
[USB/AV] port Large connector
Small connector
Making sure that the   mark on the USB cable 
connector is towards the lens side, connect the 
cable to the camera. 
						

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Back Lamp Operation
• The information in parentheses in the above table shows the lamp status while 
the camera is turned on during charging.
3.After charging is complete, disconnect the USB cable from the camera 
and then from the computer.
IMPORTANT!
• Charging is not performed while the connected computer is in the hibernate mode.
• A charging error can occur immediately after charging begins or some time after 
charging begins. A charging error is indicated by the back lamp flashing red.
Other Charging Precautions
• With the two charging methods described above, you can charge the camera’s 
battery (NP-120) without removing it from the camera. You also can charge the 
battery using an optionally available charger unit (BC-120L). Never use any other 
type of charger device. Attempting to use a different charger can result in 
unexpected accident.
• USB charging devices and power supply devices are subject to fixed standards. 
Use of an inferior device or a device that is not up to standard can cause 
malfunction and/or failure of your camera.
• Operation is not guaranteed in the case of a computer built or modified by you. 
Even in the case of a commercially available computer, certain USB port 
specifications may make it impossible to charge via the USB cable.
• A battery that is still warm due to normal use may not charge fully. Give the battery 
time to cool before charging it.
• A battery discharges slightly even when it is not loaded in the camera. Because of 
this, it is recommended that you charge the battery immediately before you need to 
use it.
• Charging the camera’s 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.
• Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity and charging conditions.
• Do not use the USB-AC adaptor with any other device.
Lamp StatusDescription
Lit Red, 
(Lit/Flashing Amber)Charging
Flashing RedAbnormal ambient temperature, 
charging taking abnormally long, 
or battery problem (page 119)
Off, (Lit Green) Charging completeBack lamp 
						

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Checking Remaining Battery Power
As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates 
remaining power as shown below.
 indicates battery power is low. Charge the battery as soon as possible.
Recording is not possible when   is indicated. Charge the battery immediately.
• The level shown by the battery indicator may change when you switch between the 
REC mode and PLAY mode.
• Leaving the camera for about 30 days with no power supplied while the battery is 
dead will cause its date and time settings to be cleared. A message telling you to 
configure time and date settings will appear the next time you turn on the camera 
after restoring power. When this happens, configure date and time settings (page 
106).
• See page 136 for information about battery life and number of shots.
Battery Power Conservation Tips
• When you do not need to use the flash, select ? (Flash Off) for the flash setting 
(page 38).
• Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features to protect against wasting 
battery power when you forget to turn off the camera (pages 108, 108).
Remaining PowerHigh Low
Battery Indicator***
Indicator ColorCyan*Amber*Red*Red 
						

							20Quick Start Basics
The first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen appears for configuring the 
display language, date, and time settings. Failure to set the date and time correctly 
will cause the wrong date and time data to be recorded with images.
IMPORTANT!
• A screen for language selection will not appear in step 2 of the procedure below if 
you purchased a camera intended for the Japanese market. To change the display 
language from Japanese in this case, use the procedure under “Specifying the 
Display Language (Language)” (page 107). Note that a version of this manual in 
the language you select may not be included with a camera intended for the 
Japanese market.
• Camera models sold in certain geographic areas may not support display language 
selection.
1.Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn on the 
camera.
2.Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select 
the language you want and then press 
[SET].
3.Use [8] and [2] to select a date style and then press [SET].
Example: July, 10, 2012
YY/MM/DD * 12/7/10
DD/MM/YY * 10/7/12
MM/DD/YY * 7/10/12
4.Set the date and the time.
Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want to 
change and then use [8] and [2] to change it.
To switch between 12-hour and 24-hour format, press 
[0] (Movie).
5.After setting the date and time, use [4] and [6] 
to select “Apply” and then press [SET].
6.Use [8] and [2] to select “Auto” or “Premium Auto” as the auto 
recording mode and then press [SET].
• See page 26 for information about the auto recording modes.
Configuring Basic Settings the First Time You Turn On the 
Camera
SET
[ON/OFF] (Power)
[0] (Movie)