Casio Exilim Ex Z690 Users Guide

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.Movie Playback Precautions
• Be sure to move the movie data to the hard disk of your computer before trying to 
play it. Proper movie playback may not be possible for data accessed over a 
network, from a memory card, etc.
• Proper movie playback may not be possible on some computers. If you experience 
problems, try the following.
– Try recording movies with a quality setting of “STD”.
– Try upgrading Windows Media Player to the latest version.
– Quit any other applications you have running, and stop resident applications.
Even if proper playback is not possible on the computer, you can use an optionally 
available AV cable (EMC-7A) to connect to the video input terminal of a TV or 
computer and play back movies that way.
To make it easy to upload to YouTube a movie file recorded with the “For YouTube” 
BEST SHOT scene, install YouTube Uploader for CASIO on your computer.
.What is YouTube?
YouTube is a movie sharing site managed by YouTube, LLC where you can upload 
movies and view movies uploaded by others.
.To install YouTube Uploader for CASIO
Download the YouTube Uploader for CASIO installer from the CASIO digital camera 
support page (http://www.casio-intl.com/support/). Double-click the installer and 
follow the installation instructions that appear on your computer screen.
• For information about installation conditions and minimum computer system 
requirements, see page 122.
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.To upload a movie file to YouTube
• Before you can use YouTube Uploader for CASIO, you need to go to the YouTube 
website (http://www.youtube.com/) and register as a user there.
• Do not upload any video that is copyrighted (including neighboring copyrights) 
unless you yourself own the copyright or you have obtained the permission of the 
applicable copyright holder(s).
• A single movie shoot with the “For YouTube” scene can have a maximum file size 
of 2048MB or a recording time of up to 15 minutes.
• The maximum file size for each upload is 2048MB.
1.On the BEST SHOT scene menu, select the “For YouTube” scene (page 
51).
2.Press [0] (Movie) to record the movie.
3.If it isn’t already, connect your computer to the Internet.
4.Connect the camera to your computer (page 87).
• This will cause charging to start (page 15).
5.Turn on the camera.
YouTube Uploader for CASIO will start up automatically.
• If this is the first time you are using the application, configure the YouTube user 
ID and network environment settings, and then click the [OK] button.
6.The left side of the display will have an area for inputting a title, 
category, and other information required for uploading to YouTube. 
Enter the required information.
7.The right side of the display shows a list of movie files in camera 
memory. Select the check box next to the movie file you want to 
upload.
8.When everything is ready, click the [Upload] button.
This will upload the movie file(s) to YouTube.
• After uploading is complete, click the [Exit] button to exit the application. 
						

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If you want to transfer images from your computer to the camera, install Photo 
Transport on your computer.
.To install Photo Transport
Download the Photo Transport installer from the CASIO digital camera support page 
(http://www.casio-intl.com/support/). Double-click the installer and follow the 
installation instructions that appear on your computer screen.
• For information about installation conditions and minimum computer system 
requirements, see page 122.
.To transfer images to the camera
1.Connect the camera to your computer (page 87).
2.On your computer, click the following: Start * All Programs * 
CASIO * Photo Transport.
This starts up Photo Transport.
3.Drag the file(s) you want to transfer to the [Transfer] button.
4.Follow the instructions that appear on the display to complete the 
transfer.
• The details of the instructions that appear on the display and the transferred 
images will depend on your Photo Transport setup. For details, click the 
[Settings] button or [Help] button and check the setup.
Transfer Data
• Only image files with the following extensions can be transferred to the camera.
jpg, jpeg, jpe, bmp (bmp images are converted to jpeg images automatically when 
transferred.)
• Certain types of images may not be able to be transferred.
• You cannot transfer movies to the camera.
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.To transfer computer screen captures to the camera
1.Connect the camera to your computer (page 87).
2.On your computer, click the following: Start * All Programs * 
CASIO * Photo Transport.
This starts up Photo Transport.
3.Display the screen whose screen capture you want to transfer.
4.Click the [Capture] button.
5.Draw a boundary around the area you want to capture.
Move your mouse pointer to the upper left corner of the area you want to capture 
and then hold down the mouse button. Keeping the mouse button depressed, 
drag the pointer down to the lower right corner of the area and then release the 
mouse button.
6.Follow the instructions that appear on the display.
This will send an image of the area you selected to the camera.
• The transfer operation converts screen captures to JPEG format.
• The instructions that appear on the display and details about the transferred 
images will depend on your Photo Transport setup. For details, click the 
[Settings] button or [Help] button and check the setup.
.About settings and help
Click the [Settings] button when you want to change the Photo Transport setup. For 
help about operation procedures and troubleshooting, click the Photo Transport 
[Help] button. 
						

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Install the required software in accordance with what version of the Macintosh OS 
you are running and what you want to do.
IMPORTANT!
• The camera does not support operation with Mac OS X 10.0. Operation is 
supported with Mac OS 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, and 10.7 (using the OS 
standard USB driver) only.
NOTE
• You also can use your computer’s card slot (if it has one) or a commercially 
available card reader to access image files directly from the camera’s memory 
card. For details, see the user documentation that comes with your computer.
.To connect the camera to your computer and save files
1.Turn on the camera. Next, press [SET] and then display the REC menu 
(page 55) or the PLAY menu (page 71).
2.On the “Set Up” tab, select “USB” and then press [6].
3.Use [8] and [2] to select “Mass Storage”, and then press [SET].
Using the Camera with a Macintosh
When you want to do 
this:Operating 
System 
VersionInstall this software:See 
page:
Save images to your 
Macintosh and view 
them there manuallyOS X Installation not required. 95
Save images to your 
Macintosh 
automatically/Manage 
imagesOS XUse iPhoto, which comes bundled 
with some Macintosh products.–
Play movies OS XYou can playback with QuickTime, 
which comes bundled with your 
operating system.98
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4.Turn off the camera and 
then use the USB cable 
that comes with the 
camera to connect it to 
your Macintosh.
• Connecting the camera to 
a computer with a USB 
cable starts charging of 
the camera’s battery 
(page 17).
• Make sure that you insert 
the cable connector into 
the USB/AV port until you 
feel it click securely into 
place. Failure to insert the 
connector fully can result 
in poor communication or 
malfunction.
• Note that even while the connector is fully inserted, you 
still will be able to see the metal part of the connector as 
shown in the illustration.
• When connecting the USB cable to a USB port, make 
sure you align the connector correctly with the port.
• Your computer may not be able to recognize the camera 
if you connect via a USB hub. Always connect directly to 
the computer’s USB port.
5.Turn on the camera.
The camera’s back lamp will light green or amber at this time. In this mode, your 
Macintosh recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or the camera’s 
built-in memory if it does not have a memory card loaded) as a drive. The 
appearance of the drive icon depends on the Mac OS version you are using.
• The first time you connect the camera to your Macintosh with the USB cable, 
an error message may appear on your computer. If this happens, disconnect 
and then reconnect the USB cable.
• Charging continues even if the camera is turned on.
6.Double-click the camera’s drive icon.
7.Drag the “DCIM” folder to the folder to which you want to copy it.
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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8.After the copy operation is complete, drag the drive icon to Trash.
9.On the camera, press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the camera. After 
checking to make sure that the back lamp is unlit or lit red, disconnect 
the USB cable.
.To view copied images
1.Double-click the camera’s drive icon.
2.Double-click the “DCIM” folder to open it.
3.Double-click the folder that contains the images you want to view.
4.Double-click the image file you want to view.
• For information about file names, see “Memory Folder Structure” on page 101.
• An image that was rotated on the camera will be displayed on your Macintosh 
screen in its original (unrotated) orientation.
IMPORTANT!
• Never unplug the USB cable, or operate the camera while viewing or storing 
images. Doing so can cause data to become corrupted. Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files 
that are in the camera’s built-in memory or on its memory card.
Doing so can cause problems with the camera’s image management data, which 
will make it impossible to play back images on the camera and can drastically alter 
remaining memory capacity. Whenever you want to modify, delete, move, or 
rename an image, do so only on images that are stored on your computer. 
						

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You can use QuickTime, which comes bundled with your operating system, to play 
back movies on a Macintosh. To play back a movie, first copy it to your Macintosh 
and then double-click the movie file.
.Minimum Computer System Requirements for Movie Playback
The minimum system requirements described below are necessary to play back 
movies recorded with this camera on a computer.
• The above are recommended system environments. Configuring one of these 
environments does not guarantee proper operation.
• Certain settings and other installed software may interfere with proper playback of 
movies.
.Movie Playback Precautions
Proper movie playback may not be possible on some Macintosh models. If you 
experience problems, try the following.
– Change the movie image quality setting to “STD”.
– Upgrade to the latest version of QuickTime.
– Shut down other applications that are running.
Even if proper playback is not possible on your Macintosh, you can use an optionally 
available AV cable (EMC-7A) to connect to the video input terminal of a TV or 
Macintosh and play back movies that way.
IMPORTANT!
• Be sure to move the movie data to the hard disk of your Macintosh before trying to 
play it. Proper movie playback may not be possible for data accessed over a 
network, from a memory card, etc.
Shooting with an Eye-Fi wireless SD memory card loaded in the camera makes it 
possible to transfer image data automatically to a computer via wireless LAN.
1.Configure LAN access point, transfer destination and other settings for 
the Eye-Fi card in accordance with the instructions that come with the 
Eye-Fi card.
Playing a Movie
Operating System : Mac OS X 10.3.9 or higher
Required Software : QuickTime 7 or higher
Using an Eye-Fi Wireless SD Memory Card to Transfer Images 
(Eye-Fi) 
						

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2.After configuring settings, load the Eye-Fi card into the camera and 
record.
Images you record are sent by wireless LAN to your computer, etc.
• For full details, see the user documentation that comes with the Eye-Fi card.
• Before formatting a new Eye-Fi card to use it for the first time, copy the Eye-Fi 
Manager install files to your computer. Do this before formatting the card.
IMPORTANT!
• Recorded images are transferred over wireless LAN. Do not use the Eye-Fi card or 
turn off Eye-Fi card communication (page 103) when on an aircraft or in any other 
location where use of wireless communication is limited or prohibited.
• Loading an Eye-Fi card will cause the Eye-Fi indicator   to 
appear on the monitor screen. Its transparent or not transparent 
appearance indicates the communication status as shown below.
• A communication icon   will appear on the monitor screen while image data 
transfer is in progress.
• The camera’s Auto Power Off (page 108) function is disabled while image data 
transfer is in progress.
• A confirmation message will appear on the monitor screen if you try to turn off the 
camera while image data transfer is in progress. Follow the instructions in the 
messages (page 130).
• Transfer of a large number of images can take some time to complete.
• Depending on the type of Eye-Fi card you are using and its settings, images on the 
Eye-Fi card may be deleted following image data transfer.
• When recording a movie to an Eye-Fi card, it can take too much time to record 
data, which can result in breaks in the image and/or audio.
• Proper Eye-Fi card data communication may not be possible due to camera 
settings, battery level, or operating conditions.
TransparentAccess point cannot be found or no 
transferable image data exists.
Not transparentImage transfer in progress
FlashingSearching for access points
B 
						

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The camera creates a file and saves it each time you shoot a snapshot, record a 
movie, or perform any other operation that stores data. Files are grouped by storing 
them in folders. Each file and folder has its own unique name.
• For details about how folders are organized in memory, see “Memory Folder 
Structure” (page 101).
• You can view folder and file names on your computer. For details about how file 
names are displayed on the camera’s monitor screen, see page 11.
• The total number of folders and files allowed depends on the image size and 
quality, and capacity of the memory card being used for storage.
Files and Folders
Name and Maximum Number AllowedExample
File
Each folder can contain up to 9999 files named 
CIMG0001 through CIMG9999. The extension 
on the file name depends on the file type.26th file name:
Folders
Folders are named from 100CASIO to 
999CASIO.
There can be up to 900 folders in memory.
• The BEST SHOT (page 51) includes a sample 
scene that optimizes settings for auction site 
images. Depending on your camera model, 
the sample scene is named either “For eBay” 
or “Auction”.
– Images recorded with the eBay scene are 
stored in a folder named “100_EBAY”.
– Images recorded with the Auction scene are 
stored in a folder named “100_AUCT”.
• BEST SHOT also has a scene named “For 
YouTube” that optimizes movie settings for 
recording movies for upload to YouTube. 
Images recorded with the YouTube scene are 
stored in a folder named “100YOUTB”.100th folder name:
CIMG0026.JPG
Extension
Serial number (4 digits)
100CASIO
Serial number (3 digits)