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... To charge the battery 33 To replace the battery 38 Power Supply Precautions 39 Turning the Camera On and Off 42 Configuring Power Saving Settings 44 Using the On-screen Menus 45 Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 48 To configure display language and clock settings 49 51 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording an Image 51 Aiming the Camera 51 Recording an Image 52 Using Zoom 58 Optical Zoom 58 Digital Zoom 60 Using the Flash 62 Flash Unit Status 64 Changing the Flash Intensity Setting 65 Using Flash Assist...
... To charge the battery 33 To replace the battery 38 Power Supply Precautions 39 Turning the Camera On and Off 42 Configuring Power Saving Settings 44 Using the On-screen Menus 45 Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 48 To configure display language and clock settings 49 51 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording an Image 51 Aiming the Camera 51 Recording an Image 52 Using Zoom 58 Optical Zoom 58 Digital Zoom 60 Using the Flash 62 Flash Unit Status 64 Changing the Flash Intensity Setting 65 Using Flash Assist...
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... Using Auto Focus 73 Using the Macro Mode 76 Using Pan Focus 77 Using the Infinity Mode 77 Using Manual Focus 78 Using Focus Lock 79 Exposure Compensation (EV Shift 80 Adjusting White Balance 82 Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually 83 Recording Consecutive Images (Continuous Shutter Mode 85 Using the BEST SHOT Mode 86 Displaying Sample Scenes Individually 88 Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup 89 To delete a BEST SHOT user setup 90 Reducing the Effects of Hand or Subject Movement 91 Shooting with High Sensitivity 92 Recording Images of Business Cards...
... Using Auto Focus 73 Using the Macro Mode 76 Using Pan Focus 77 Using the Infinity Mode 77 Using Manual Focus 78 Using Focus Lock 79 Exposure Compensation (EV Shift 80 Adjusting White Balance 82 Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually 83 Recording Consecutive Images (Continuous Shutter Mode 85 Using the BEST SHOT Mode 86 Displaying Sample Scenes Individually 88 Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup 89 To delete a BEST SHOT user setup 90 Reducing the Effects of Hand or Subject Movement 91 Shooting with High Sensitivity 92 Recording Images of Business Cards...
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... World Time settings 153 Changing the Display Language 154 Changing the Brightness of the Monitor Screen ..... 155 Changing the USB Port Protocol 155 Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Power On/Off Functions 156 Formatting Built-in Memory 157 159 USING A MEMORY CARD Using a Memory Card 160 To insert a memory card into the camera 160 To replace the memory card 161 Formatting a Memory Card 162 Copying Files 163 To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card 164 To copy a specific file from a memory card to built-in memory 164 166 PRINTING IMAGES...
... World Time settings 153 Changing the Display Language 154 Changing the Brightness of the Monitor Screen ..... 155 Changing the USB Port Protocol 155 Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Power On/Off Functions 156 Formatting Built-in Memory 157 159 USING A MEMORY CARD Using a Memory Card 160 To insert a memory card into the camera 160 To replace the memory card 161 Formatting a Memory Card 162 Copying Files 163 To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card 164 To copy a specific file from a memory card to built-in memory 164 166 PRINTING IMAGES...
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... 199 Playing a Movie 201 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 202 User Registration 202 Exiting the Menu Application 202 Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 203 About the bundled CD-ROM 203 Computer System Requirements 204 Managing Images on a Macintosh 205 Playing a Movie 206 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 206 To register as a camera user 207 208 APPENDIX Menu Reference 208 Indicator Lamp Reference 211 Troubleshooting Guide 214 If you have problems installing the USB driver... 219 Display Messages 220 Specifications...
... 199 Playing a Movie 201 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 202 User Registration 202 Exiting the Menu Application 202 Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 203 About the bundled CD-ROM 203 Computer System Requirements 204 Managing Images on a Macintosh 205 Playing a Movie 206 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 206 To register as a camera user 207 208 APPENDIX Menu Reference 208 Indicator Lamp Reference 211 Troubleshooting Guide 214 If you have problems installing the USB driver... 219 Display Messages 220 Specifications...
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INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT! • The contents of this manual. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this User's Guide may differ somewhat by third parties which may also be trademarks or service marks of others. • Photo Loader and ...manual are the property of the EX-Z500. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages or losses suffered by deletion of data as stipulated above, all important data on other media to protect against its loss. • Note that the example screens...
INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT! • The contents of this manual. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this User's Guide may differ somewhat by third parties which may also be trademarks or service marks of others. • Photo Loader and ...manual are the property of the EX-Z500. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages or losses suffered by deletion of data as stipulated above, all important data on other media to protect against its loss. • Note that the example screens...
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...) data storage protocol provides image compatibility between the digital camera and printers. 11 DPOF can also be used when specifying images and quantities for memory expansion (page 159) • Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page 167) Images can be printed easily in 32 time zones. • Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia Cards) for printing by professional print services. • PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT support (page 170) Connect directly to play whenever you recorded them . • Selectable Sound Settings...
...) data storage protocol provides image compatibility between the digital camera and printers. 11 DPOF can also be used when specifying images and quantities for memory expansion (page 159) • Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page 167) Images can be printed easily in 32 time zones. • Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia Cards) for printing by professional print services. • PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT support (page 170) Connect directly to play whenever you recorded them . • Selectable Sound Settings...
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... battery power - I Data Error Precautions • Your digital camera is performing a record or memory access operation - Removing the battery, removing the memory card, or placing the camera onto the USB cradle while the operation lamp is being performed - INTRODUCTION I Operating conditions • This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from the USB cradle while a data communication operation is still flashing green after you turn off the camera - Any of data in the sun - Removing the battery or memory card, or setting...
... battery power - I Data Error Precautions • Your digital camera is performing a record or memory access operation - Removing the battery, removing the memory card, or placing the camera onto the USB cradle while the operation lamp is being performed - INTRODUCTION I Operating conditions • This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from the USB cradle while a data communication operation is still flashing green after you turn off the camera - Any of data in the sun - Removing the battery or memory card, or setting...
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GETTING READY I Front 2 345 1 1 Zoom controller 2 Shutter button 3 Power button 4 Microphone 5 AF assist light/ self-timer lamp 6 Lens 7 Flash 23 76 General Guide The following three locations. • The camera's built-in memory • An SD memory card loaded in the camera • A MultiMediaCard loaded in this manual is a general term that refers to the location where your camera is currently storing the images you record. Camera I File Memory The term "file memory" in the camera For more information...
GETTING READY I Front 2 345 1 1 Zoom controller 2 Shutter button 3 Power button 4 Microphone 5 AF assist light/ self-timer lamp 6 Lens 7 Flash 23 76 General Guide The following three locations. • The camera's built-in memory • An SD memory card loaded in the camera • A MultiMediaCard loaded in this manual is a general term that refers to the location where your camera is currently storing the images you record. Camera I File Memory The term "file memory" in the camera For more information...
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... screen back on the camera. 2. G See "Using the On-screen Menus" (page 45) for information about how to change the currently selected setting, and then press [SET]. • Available Sleep settings are: "30 sec", "1 min", "2 min", and "Off". • Available Auto Power Off settings are: "2 min" and "5 min". • Note that the Sleep feature does not operate in the PLAY mode. • Pressing any operation...
... screen back on the camera. 2. G See "Using the On-screen Menus" (page 45) for information about how to change the currently selected setting, and then press [SET]. • Available Sleep settings are: "30 sec", "1 min", "2 min", and "Off". • Available Auto Power Off settings are: "2 min" and "5 min". • Note that the Sleep feature does not operate in the PLAY mode. • Pressing any operation...
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... mode monitor screen to slow down, which causes some digital noise (graininess) in for optical zoom. Zoom controller ON/OFF To do this: Zoom out for a wider view (main subject becomes smaller) Zoom in the monitor screen image. • Very bright light inside of the camera. Using Zoom Your camera is equipped with two types of a movie (page 95). Normally, the camera automatically switches over to appear in this direction...
... mode monitor screen to slow down, which causes some digital noise (graininess) in for optical zoom. Zoom controller ON/OFF To do this: Zoom out for a wider view (main subject becomes smaller) Zoom in the monitor screen image. • Very bright light inside of the camera. Using Zoom Your camera is equipped with two types of a movie (page 95). Normally, the camera automatically switches over to appear in this direction...
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... an optical zoom operation (page 58) while recording with the Macro mode can cause the light of the flash to focus on the monitor screen as shown below to those in the Auto Focus mode. OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Macro Mode Use the Macro mode when you need to become blocked, which can produce unwanted lens shadows in your image. • During movie recording, Macro mode uses fixed focus that is too far away, the camera automatically switches to the Auto Focus range...
... an optical zoom operation (page 58) while recording with the Macro mode can cause the light of the flash to focus on the monitor screen as shown below to those in the Auto Focus mode. OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Macro Mode Use the Macro mode when you need to become blocked, which can produce unwanted lens shadows in your image. • During movie recording, Macro mode uses fixed focus that is too far away, the camera automatically switches to the Auto Focus range...
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... Last Auto Focus position that was in effect before you switched to remember the status of that mode when you turn off for the BEST SHOT mode, flash mode, focus mode, white balance mode, ISO sensitivity, AF Area, metering, self-timer, flash intensity, digital zoom mode, manual focus position and zoom position. Function BEST SHOT*1 Flash Focus White Balance ISO AF Area Metering Self-timer Flash Intensity Digital Zoom On Setting when camera is remembered. 108 Turning on or off the camera, and restore it the next time you turn mode memory on mode memory for...
... Last Auto Focus position that was in effect before you switched to remember the status of that mode when you turn off for the BEST SHOT mode, flash mode, focus mode, white balance mode, ISO sensitivity, AF Area, metering, self-timer, flash intensity, digital zoom mode, manual focus position and zoom position. Function BEST SHOT*1 Flash Focus White Balance ISO AF Area Metering Self-timer Flash Intensity Digital Zoom On Setting when camera is remembered. 108 Turning on or off the camera, and restore it the next time you turn mode memory on mode memory for...
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... the speed one you recorded with this : Press [̇] or [̈]. Press [MENU]. Press [̄] and then use [̇] and [̈] to normal speed Pause movie playback Scroll paused playback one frame Stop movie playback Adjust the movie audio volume level Toggle monitor screen indicators on and off Zoom the movie image Scroll a zoomed movie image on the monitor screen and display the one more step. In the PLAY mode, use [̆] and [̄]. Elapsed recording time Movie icon Image quality...
... the speed one you recorded with this : Press [̇] or [̈]. Press [MENU]. Press [̄] and then use [̇] and [̈] to normal speed Pause movie playback Scroll paused playback one frame Stop movie playback Adjust the movie audio volume level Toggle monitor screen indicators on and off Zoom the movie image Scroll a zoomed movie image on the monitor screen and display the one more step. In the PLAY mode, use [̆] and [̄]. Elapsed recording time Movie icon Image quality...
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... shutter button. • This deletes the existing audio and replaces it . 135 Use [̆] and [̄] to select "Delete", and then press [SET]. • If you do not block the microphone with MOTION PRINT - IMPORTANT! • Take care that is re-recorded or deleted cannot be able to record audio when remaining memory capacity is low. • You cannot add audio to re-record is displayed. 2. Movie images - Protected...
... shutter button. • This deletes the existing audio and replaces it . 135 Use [̆] and [̄] to select "Delete", and then press [SET]. • If you do not block the microphone with MOTION PRINT - IMPORTANT! • Take care that is re-recorded or deleted cannot be able to record audio when remaining memory capacity is low. • You cannot add audio to re-record is displayed. 2. Movie images - Protected...
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... low. BEST SHOT mode user setups - Formatting Built-in Memory Formatting built-in memory deletes any of camera malfunction. • Never open the battery cover while the format operation is being performed. Check to make sure that data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered. Startup screen image • Before starting the format operation, check to a TV for viewing camera images, "Power On" or "Power On/Off" must be selected for the power on or off when [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) is...
... low. BEST SHOT mode user setups - Formatting Built-in Memory Formatting built-in memory deletes any of camera malfunction. • Never open the battery cover while the format operation is being performed. Check to make sure that data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered. Startup screen image • Before starting the format operation, check to a TV for viewing camera images, "Power On" or "Power On/Off" must be selected for the power on or off when [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) is...
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... your computer. 180 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 8. Use [̆] and [̄] to install the USB driver every time. You do not need to select "Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT)", and then press [SET]. 11. After you establish a USB connection between the camera and your computer to turn it on, and then press its memory card when you install it is turned on. 13. Select the "Set Up" tab, select "USB", and then...
... your computer. 180 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 8. Use [̆] and [̄] to install the USB driver every time. You do not need to select "Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT)", and then press [SET]. 11. After you establish a USB connection between the camera and your computer to turn it on, and then press its memory card when you install it is turned on. 13. Select the "Set Up" tab, select "USB", and then...
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... edit, delete, move, or rename operation. 182 B VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 19. In the camera's file memory (Removable Disk), right- Always copy images to edit, delete, move it . 4. Windows 2000, Me, 98SE, 98 1. Doing so can cause problems with the newly saved folder. On the shortcut menu that appears, click [Copy]. 3. On the shortcut menu that appears, click [Copy]. 3. Depending on the camera or it may make it impossible to open it to...
... edit, delete, move, or rename operation. 182 B VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 19. In the camera's file memory (Removable Disk), right- Always copy images to edit, delete, move it . 4. Windows 2000, Me, 98SE, 98 1. Doing so can cause problems with the newly saved folder. On the shortcut menu that appears, click [Copy]. 3. On the shortcut menu that appears, click [Copy]. 3. Depending on the camera or it may make it impossible to open it to...
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... a Macintosh (see page 203). Purpose USB connection to use. Install the applications you want to a computer for using computer running under Windows (see below . Installation of images transferred to a computer Photo Loader 2.3 * DirectX 9.0c CD-ROM Software Supported Windows Versions XP/2000/Me 98SE/98 XP/2000/Me/98SE/98 Required Operation Use the USB cradle to establish a connection between the camera and computer. About the bundled CD...
... a Macintosh (see page 203). Purpose USB connection to use. Install the applications you want to a computer for using computer running under Windows (see below . Installation of images transferred to a computer Photo Loader 2.3 * DirectX 9.0c CD-ROM Software Supported Windows Versions XP/2000/Me 98SE/98 XP/2000/Me/98SE/98 Required Operation Use the USB cradle to establish a connection between the camera and computer. About the bundled CD...
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...: delete, DPOF, Pattern 3 image protect, copy, format, power down, image resizing, image trimming, after recording, MOTION PRINT, movie editing Pattern 2 Memory card problem / Memory card is full. APPENDIX I USB Cradle Indicator Lamps The USB cradle has two indicator lamps: a [CHARGE] lamp and a [USB] lamp. Pattern 3 Low battery alert I PLAY Mode Operation Lamp AF assist light / self-timer lamp Meaning Green Red Red Operational (Power on, recording Lit enabled) One of the USB cradle and camera. [CHARGE] lamp [USB] lamp [CHARGE] lamp Color Red Green Amber Red...
...: delete, DPOF, Pattern 3 image protect, copy, format, power down, image resizing, image trimming, after recording, MOTION PRINT, movie editing Pattern 2 Memory card problem / Memory card is full. APPENDIX I USB Cradle Indicator Lamps The USB cradle has two indicator lamps: a [CHARGE] lamp and a [USB] lamp. Pattern 3 Low battery alert I PLAY Mode Operation Lamp AF assist light / self-timer lamp Meaning Green Red Red Operational (Power on, recording Lit enabled) One of the USB cradle and camera. [CHARGE] lamp [USB] lamp [CHARGE] lamp Color Red Green Amber Red...
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... Remove the battery from the camera, reinsert it, and then try again. Possible Cause Circuit problem caused by electrostatic charge, impact, etc. Cannot transfer files over a USB connection. 1) Camera is off . while the camera was connected to another device. APPENDIX Symptom All buttons and switches are disabled. USB communication is turned off . After confirming that the computer is not accessing camera memory, disconnect the USB cable. 1) Check the connection between the camera and USB...
... Remove the battery from the camera, reinsert it, and then try again. Possible Cause Circuit problem caused by electrostatic charge, impact, etc. Cannot transfer files over a USB connection. 1) Camera is off . while the camera was connected to another device. APPENDIX Symptom All buttons and switches are disabled. USB communication is turned off . After confirming that the computer is not accessing camera memory, disconnect the USB cable. 1) Check the connection between the camera and USB...