Casio Exilim Zoom Ex Z22 Users Guide

							21Quick Start Basics
Operation
• Never open the battery cover while the back lamp is flashing green. Doing so can 
result in the image you just shot being saved incorrectly, damage to other images 
stored in memory, malfunction of the camera, etc.
• If unwanted light is shining directly onto the lens, shade the lens with your hand 
when shooting an image.
Monitor Screen when Shooting Snapshots
• Subject brightness conditions can cause monitor screen response to slow and can 
cause digital noise in the monitor screen image.
• The image that appears on the monitor screen is for image composition. The actual 
image will be recorded at the quality set for the image quality setting (page 57).
Shooting Indoors under Fluorescent Lighting
• Minute flickering of fluorescent lighting can affect the brightness or color of an 
image.
• Any of the following can make proper focus impossible.
– Solid color wall or other very low contrast subject
– Strongly back lit subject
– Very shiny subject
– Blinds or other subject with a repeating horizontal pattern
– Multiple subjects at varying distances from the camera
– Subject in a dark location
– Camera movement while shooting
– Fast-moving subject
– Subjects outside the focus range of the camera
• If you cannot focus properly, try using focus lock (page 50) or Manual Focus (page 
48).
Snapshot Shooting Precautions
Auto Focus Restrictions
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							22Quick Start Basics
To enter the REC Mode, press [ON/OFF] (Power) or [r] 
(REC). To enter the PLAY mode, press [p] (PLAY).
The back lamp will light (green) momentarily and the 
camera will turn on. If you are entering the REC mode, the 
lens will extend from the camera at this time.
• Take care to ensure that nothing is restricting or coming 
into contact with the lens as it extends. Holding the lens 
with your hand so it cannot extend creates the risk of 
malfunction.
•Pressing [p] (PLAY) while in the REC mode switches to 
the PLAY mode. The lens retracts about 10 seconds after 
switching modes.
• The Sleep function or Auto Power Off (pages 101, 102) 
will turn off power automatically if you do not perform any 
operation for a preset amount of time.
Press [ON/OFF] (Power).
• You can configure the camera so power does not turn on when you press [r] 
(REC) or [p] (PLAY). You also can configure the camera to turn off when you 
press [r] (REC) or [p] (PLAY) (page 102).
Turning the Camera On and Off
To turn power on
To turn off the camera
[ON/OFF] (Power)
Back lamp
[p]
(PLAY)[r]
(REC)
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							23Snapshot Tutorial
Snapshot Tutorial
The Control Panel can be used to configure camera settings.
1.In the REC mode, press [SET].
This will select one of the Control Panel icons and display its settings.
2.Use [8] and [2] to select the setting you want to change.
*Image quality cannot be changed using the Control Panel.
3.Use [4] and [6] to change the setting.
4.If you want to configure another setting, repeat steps 2 and 3.
5.After all of the settings are the way you want, press [SET].
This will apply the settings and return to the REC mode.
NOTE
• You can configure the camera to turn off display of the Control Panel when you 
press [SET] (page 96).
• You also can configure settings other than those listed above (page 46).
• The Control Panel cannot be displayed while a For YouTube, or Voice Recording 
Operation is in progress.
Using the Control Panel
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4
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[SET]Control Panel
[8] [2] [4] [6]
Available settings
1Image size/Quality* (pages 24, 57)
2Flash mode (page 26)
3Face detection (page 28)
4Anti shake (page 30)
5ISO sensitivity (page 31)
6White balance (page 31)
7EV shift (page 33)
8easy Mode (page 34)
9Date/Time (page 36)
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							24Snapshot Tutorial
.Pixels
A digital camera image is a collection of small 
dots called “pixels”. The more pixels there are 
in an image, the more detail there will be. 
However, you generally can do with fewer 
pixels when printing an image (L size) 
through a print service, attaching an image to 
e-mail, when viewing the image on a 
computer, etc.
.About image sizes
The size of an image indicates how many 
pixels it contains, and is expressed as 
horizontal pixels
xvertical pixels.
17M (3072x2304) size image = 
Approximately 7 million pixels
2VGA (640x480) size image = 
Approximately 300,000 pixels
Image Size Selection Tips
Note that larger images have more pixels, so they take up more memory space.
• For information about image size, image quality, and number of images that can be 
stored, see page 133.
• For information about movie image size, see page 58.
• For information about resizing existing snapshots, see page 67.
Changing the Image Size (Size)
Pixel
640
480
3072
2304
1
2
Unit: pixels
Large Number of Pixels
*More detail, but takes up more memory. Best when you plan 
to print large-size prints (such as A3 size).
Small Number of Pixels
*Less detail, but takes up less memory. Best when you want to 
send images by e-mail, etc.
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							25Snapshot Tutorial
.To select the image size
1.In the REC mode, press [SET].
2.Use [8] and [2] to select the top Control Panel option (Image Size).
3.Use [4] and [6] to select an image size and then press [SET].
• The initial factory default image size setting is 9M (9 million pixels).
• Selecting 3:2 (3456x2304 pixels) records images with an aspect ratio of 3:2, which 
matches the standard aspect ratio of print paper.
• The letters “HDTV” stand for “High Definition Television”. An HDTV screen has an 
aspect ratio of 16:9, which makes them wider than the usual 4:3 aspect ratio of 
television screens of the past. Your camera can record images that are compatible 
with the aspect ratio an HDTV screen.
• You should regard the print paper sizes suggested here as guidelines only (200 dpi 
print resolution).
Image Size 
(Pixels)Suggested 
Print Size and 
ApplicationDescription
9M
(3456
x2592)A3 Print
Good detail for better clarity even for images 
cropped (page 68) from the original 3:2
(3456
x2304)A3 Print
16:9
(3456
x1944)HDTV
7M
(3072
x2304)A3 Print
Good detail
4M 
(2304
x1728)A4 Print
2M 
(1600
x1200)3.5x5 PrintBest when preserving memory capacity is 
relatively more important than image quality.
VGA 
(640
x480)E MailImage files are smaller, which is better when 
attaching images to e-mail. However, images 
are relatively coarser.
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							26Snapshot Tutorial
1.In the REC mode, press [2] ( ) once.
2.Use [4] and [6] to select the flash setting 
you want and then press [SET].
When the “R Panel” menu item (page 96) is 
“Off” (so the Control Panel is not displayed), 
pressing [2] ( ) will cycle through the 
available flash settings.
3.Press the shutter button to shoot.
Using Flash (Flash)
 Auto FlashFlash fires automatically in accordance with exposure 
(amount of light and brightness) conditions.
 Flash OffFlash does not fire.
 Flash OnFlash always fires. This setting can be used to brighten a 
subject that normally comes out dark due to daylight or 
backlight (daylight synchro flash).
 Red Eye 
ReductionFlash fires automatically. This type of flash can be used to 
reduce the chance of redness in the subject’s eyes.
[2] ( )
Flash
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Back lamp
Flashes orange while the flash is charging to indicate 
that image recording is disabled.
• You will not be able to take another flash snapshot 
until the lamp stops flashing orange, which indicates 
that charging is complete. < indicates the flash will fire.
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							27Snapshot Tutorial
NOTE
• Take care so your fingers and the strap do not block the flash.
• The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is too far away or too 
close.
• Flash charging time depends on operating conditions (battery condition, ambient 
temperature, etc.) With a fully charged battery it takes anywhere from a few 
seconds to 7 seconds.
• Shooting with flash turned off when lighting is dim results in a slow shutter speed, 
which can cause image blur due to camera movement. Under such conditions, 
secure the camera with a tripod, etc.
• With red eye reduction, the flash is fired automatically in accordance with 
exposure. It does not fire in areas where lighting is bright.
• The presence of outdoor sunlight, fluorescent lighting, or some other light source 
can cause abnormal image colors.
• Select “Flash Off” for the flash setting when shooting in areas where flash 
photograph is prohibited.
• Approximate Flash Range (ISO Sensitivity: Auto)
Wide Angle: 0.15 m to 2.8 m (0.5 to 9.2)
Telephoto: 0.4 m to 1.5 m (1.3 to 4.9)
*The above values depend on the optical zoom setting.
Red-eye Reduction
Using the flash to shoot at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the 
eyes of people who are in the image. This is caused when the light from the flash 
reflects off of the retina of the eye. When red-eye reduction is selected as the flash 
mode, the camera fires a pre-flash to cause the irises in the eyes of any people in the 
image to close, which reduces the chance of red eye.
Note the following important points when using red-eye reduction.
• Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people in the image are looking 
directly at the camera (flash).
• Red-eye reduction may not work very well if the subjects are located far away from 
the camera.
Other Useful Flash Features
• Changing the flash intensity (page 60)
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							28Snapshot Tutorial
The face detection feature adjusts focus and brightness to the faces in the image.
1.In the REC mode, press [SET].
2.Use [8] and [2] to select the third Control Panel option from the top 
(Face Detection).
3.Use [4] and [6] to select “G Face Detection: On” and then press 
[SET].
4.Point the camera at the subject(s).
The camera will detect human faces and display a 
frame around each one.
5.Half-press the shutter button.
The camera will focus and the frames around the 
faces it focuses on will turn green.
6.Press the shutter button the rest of the way down.
.To give priority to detection speed or number of faces
1.In the REC mode, press [SET].
2.Use [8] and [2] to select the third Control Panel option from the top 
(Face Detection).
3.Use [4] and [6] to select “L Priority” and then press [SET].
4.Use [8] and [2] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].
Using Face Detection (Face Detection)
SpeedMinimizes face detection time, and limits the number of faces that 
can be detected at one time to five.
QuantityEnables detection of a maximum of five to ten faces. With this 
setting, the camera detects faces in the image that are smaller and 
further away from the camera.
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							29Snapshot Tutorial
Tips for Best Face Detection Results
• The camera performs center focus if it cannot detect a face.
• Always make sure that Auto Focus (AF) is selected as the focus mode when 
shooting with face detection.
• Face detection may take a bit longer when you hold the camera sideways.
• Detection of the following types of faces is not supported.
– Face that is obstructed by hair, sunglasses, a hat, etc., or a face in dark shade
– A profile or a face that is at an angle
– A face that is very far away and small, or very close and large
– A face in an area that is very dark
– The face of a pet or some other non-human subject
IMPORTANT!
• Face detection cannot be used in combination with any of the following features.
– Some BEST SHOT scenes (Movie, For YouTube, Voice Recording)
• The following functions are disabled when shooting with face detection.
– Multi AF
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							30Snapshot Tutorial
You can turn on the camera’s Anti Shake feature to reduce image blur due to subject 
movement or camera movement when shooting a moving subject using telephoto, 
when shooting a fast-moving subject, or when shooting under dim lighting conditions.
1.In the REC mode, press [SET].
2.Use [8] and [2] to select the fourth Control Panel option from the top 
(Anti Shake).
3.Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
NOTE
• ISO sensitivity, aperture, and shutter speed do not appear on the monitor screen 
when you half-press the shutter button while “Auto” is selected. These values will 
appear briefly, however, in the preview image that is displayed immediately after 
you shoot a snapshot.
• If the flash fires, the Anti Shake icon S will remain on the display, even though 
Anti Shake does not function during flash photography.
• Shooting with Anti Shake can cause an image to appear somewhat coarser than 
normal and can cause slight deterioration of image resolution.
• Anti Shake may not be able to eliminate the effects of camera or subject movement 
when movement is severe.
• Anti Shake is disabled during movie recording.
Reducing the Effects of Camera and Subject Movement 
(Anti Shake)
AutoMinimizes the effects of hand and subject movement.
OffTurns off Anti Shake settings
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