Casio Exilim Zoom Ex Z450 Users Guide

							131Using the Camera with a Computer
8.After the copy operation is complete, drag the drive icon to Trash.
9.On the camera, press [ON/OFF] to turn off the camera. After making 
sure that the green back lamp is unlit, disconnect the camera from the 
computer.
.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 136.
• 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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							132Using the Camera with a Computer
If you are running Mac OS X, you can manage snapshots using iPhoto, which comes 
bundled with some Macintosh products. If you are running Mac OS 9, you will need to 
use commercially available software.
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” or “LP”.
– 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 the AV cable 
that comes bundled with the camera to connect to the video input terminal 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.
Transferring Images Automatically and Managing Them on 
Your Macintosh
Playing a Movie
Operating System : Mac OS X 10.3.9 or higher
Required Software : QuickTime 7 or higher
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							133Using the Camera with a Computer
You must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer 
in order to view the contents of a PDF file. If you don’t, go to the Adobe Systems 
Incorporated website and install Acrobat Reader.
1.On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder.
2.Open the “Digital Camera” folder and then open the folder for the 
language whose user’s guide you want to view.
3.Open the file named “camera_xx.pdf”.
• “xx” is the language code (Example: camera_e.pdf is for English.)
Internet registration only is supported. Visit the following CASIO website to register:
http://world.casio.com/qv/register/
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.
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.
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)
User Registration
Using an Eye-Fi Wireless SD Memory Card to Transfer Images 
(Eye-Fi)
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							134Using the Camera with a Computer
IMPORTANT!
• Recorded images are transferred over wireless LAN. Do not use the Eye-Fi card or 
turn off Eye-Fi card communication (page 138) 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 144) 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 169).
• Transfer of a large number of images can take some time to complete.
• The original images remain on the Eye-Fi card after the image data transfer.
• Recording a movie to an Eye-Fi card may result in movie frames being dropped.
• 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
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							135Using the Camera with a Computer
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 136).
• 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 52) 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)
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							136Using the Camera with a Computer
The camera stores images you shoot in accordance with the Design Rule for Camera 
File System (DCF).
.About DCF
DCF is a standard that makes it possible to view and print images recorded on one 
manufacturer’s camera on DCF-compliant devices produced by other manufacturers. 
You can transfer DCF-compliant images recorded with another camera to this 
camera and view them on this camera’s monitor screen.
.Memory Folder Structure
DCIM Folder
Recording Folder
Image File
Movie File
Audio File
Audio Snapshot Image File
Audio Snapshot Audio File
Subject Image File
Recording Folder
Recording Folder
DPOF File Folder
DPOF File
Snapshot BEST SHOT User Setup Folder
Movie BEST SHOT User Setup Folder
Background Music Folder
Background Music File
Background Music File
Startup Image File
*1Other folders are created when the following BEST SHOT scenes are used for 
recording: “For eBay” or “Auction” (scene name depends on camera model), or “For 
YouTube”. The following shows the name of the folder created for each scene.
• eBay scene: 100_EBAY
• Auction scene: 100_AUCT
• YouTube scene: 100YOUTB
*2This folder or file can be created in built-in memory only.
Memory Card Data
DCIM
100CASIO *1
CIMG0001.JPG
CIMG0002.AVI
CIMG0003.WAV
CIMG0004.JPG
CIMG0004.WAV
101CASIO *
1
102CASIO *1
MISC
AUTPRINT.MRK
SCENE *
2
MSCENE *2
SSBGM
SSBGM001.WAV
SSBGM002.WAV
STARTING.JPG *
2
CIMG0005.JPE
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							137Using the Camera with a Computer
.Supported Image Files
• Image files shot with this camera
• DCF-compliant image files
This camera may not be able to display an image, even if it is DCF-compliant. When 
displaying an image recorded on another camera, it may take a long time for the 
image to appear on this camera’s monitor screen.
.Built-in Memory and Memory Card Data Handling Precautions
• Whenever copying memory contents to your computer, you should copy the DCIM 
folder and all of its contents. A good way to keep track of multiple DCIM copies of 
the DCIM folders it to change its name to a date or something similar after you copy 
it to your computer. If you later decided to return the folder to the camera, however, 
be sure to change its name back to DCIM. The camera is designed to recognize 
only a root file with the name DCIM. Note the camera also will not be able to 
recognize the folders inside the DCIM folder unless they have the names they 
originally had when you copied them from the camera to your computer.
• Folders and files must be stored in accordance with the “Memory Folder Structure” 
shown on page 136 in order for the camera to be able to recognize them correctly.
• You also can use a PC card adapter or a memory card reader/writer to access 
camera files directly from the camera’s memory card.
• A Subject Image File (CIMG
****.JPE) contains special image data. Never edit a 
Subject Image File on your computer and transfer it back to the camera. Doing so 
can cause abnormal camera operation.
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							138Other Settings (Set Up)
Other Settings (Set Up)
This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform 
other operations in both the REC mode and PLAY mode.
Procedure
[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Screen
You can change the brightness of the monitor screen.
Procedure
[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Eye-Fi
Select “Off” to disable Eye-Fi card communication (page 133).
For information about menu operations, see page 61.
Adjusting Monitor Screen Brightness (Screen)
Auto 1 or 
Auto 2With this setting, the camera detects available light levels and 
automatically adjusts the brightness of the monitor screen accordingly.
• Auto 2 adjusts to a brighter setting more quickly than Auto 1.
+2Brightness that is greater than +1, which makes the screen easier to 
view. This setting consumes more power.
+1Bright setting for outdoor use, etc. Brightness that is greater than 0.
0Normal monitor screen brightness for indoor use, etc.
–1Screen brightness for viewing in a dark environment without disturbing 
others around you.
Turning off Eye-Fi Card Communication (Eye-Fi)
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							139Other Settings (Set Up)
Procedure
[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Sounds
• Setting a volume level of 0 mutes output.
Procedure
[MENU] * Set Up Tab * Startup
Display the image you want to use as your startup image and then select “On”.
• The startup image does not appear when you turn on the camera by pressing [p] 
(PLAY).
• You can specify a snapshot you recorded as the startup image, or you can use the 
special startup image provided in the camera’s built-in memory.
• If you select an audio snapshot as the startup image, the audio will not play at 
startup.
• Formatting built-in memory (page 146) will delete the current startup image setting.
Configuring Camera Sound Settings (Sounds)
Startup
Specifies the startup sound
Sound 1 - 5: Built-in sounds (1 through 5)
Off: Sound off
Half Shutter
Shutter
Operation
Operation ( )Specifies the sound volume. This setting is also used as the 
audio level during video output (page 89).
Play ( )Specifies the volume of movie and Audio Snapshot audio 
output. This volume setting is not used during video output 
(from the USB/AV port).
Configuring a Startup Image (Startup)
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							140Other Settings (Set Up)
Procedure
[MENU] * Set Up Tab * File No.
Use the following procedure to specify the rule that governs generation of the serial 
number used in file names (page 135).
Procedure
[MENU] * Set Up Tab * World Time
You can use the World Time screen to view the current time in a zone that is different 
from your Home City when you go on a trip, etc. World Time displays the current time 
in 162 cities in 32 time zones around the globe.
1.Use [8] and [2] to select “World” and then press [6].
• To change the geographic area and city for the time where you normally use 
the camera, select “Home”.
2.Use [8] and [2] to select “City” and then press [6].
• To change the “World” setting to summer time, use [8] and [2] to select 
“DST” and then select “On”. Summer time is used in some geographical areas 
to advance the current time setting by one hour during the summer months.
Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Rule 
(File No.)
ContinueTells the camera to remember the last used file number. A new file will 
be named using the next sequential number, even if files are deleted or 
if a blank memory card is loaded. If a memory card is loaded and that 
card already has files stored on it and the largest sequential number in 
the existing file names is greater than the largest sequential number 
remembered by the camera, numbering of new files will start from the 
largest sequential number in the existing file names plus 1.
ResetRestarts the serial number from 0001 whenever all files are deleted or 
when the memory card is replaced with a blank one. If a memory card 
is loaded and that card already has files stored on it, numbering of new 
files will start from the largest sequential number in the existing file 
names number plus 1.
Configuring World Time Settings (World Time)
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