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E Digital Camera EX-Z500 User's Guide Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product. • Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User's Guide. • Keep the User's Guide in a safe place for future reference. • For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the official EXILIM Website at http://www.exilim.com/. K806FCM1DMX
E Digital Camera EX-Z500 User's Guide Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product. • Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User's Guide. • Keep the User's Guide in a safe place for future reference. • For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the official EXILIM Website at http://www.exilim.com/. K806FCM1DMX
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If something is missing, contact your camera. Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type) (AD-C52G) * The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to make sure that the shape of the ...items shown below are included with your dealer as soon as possible. AC Power Cord * Special AC Adaptor (Plug-in Type) (AD-C52J) 2 B Camera Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-40) USB Cradle (CA-29) Strap CD-ROM USB Cable AV Cable Basic Reference • Note that all of the...
If something is missing, contact your camera. Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type) (AD-C52G) * The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to make sure that the shape of the ...items shown below are included with your dealer as soon as possible. AC Power Cord * Special AC Adaptor (Plug-in Type) (AD-C52J) 2 B Camera Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-40) USB Cradle (CA-29) Strap CD-ROM USB Cable AV Cable Basic Reference • Note that all of the...
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... Requirements 32 Loading the Rechargeable Battery 32 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 ...
... Requirements 32 Loading the Rechargeable Battery 32 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 ...
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... Movie Image Quality 96 Recording a Movie 97 Recording Audio 99 Adding Audio to a Snapshot 99 Recording Your Voice 100 Using the Histogram 102 REC Mode Camera Settings 105 Assigning Functions to the [̇] and [̈] Keys 106 Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 107 Turning Image Review On and... Sensitivity 110 Selecting the Metering Mode 111 Using the Filter Function 112 Specifying Outline Sharpness 113 Specifying Color Saturation 113 Specifying Contrast 114 Resetting the Camera 114
... Movie Image Quality 96 Recording a Movie 97 Recording Audio 99 Adding Audio to a Snapshot 99 Recording Your Voice 100 Using the Histogram 102 REC Mode Camera Settings 105 Assigning Functions to the [̇] and [̈] Keys 106 Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 107 Turning Image Review On and... Sensitivity 110 Selecting the Metering Mode 111 Using the Filter Function 112 Specifying Outline Sharpness 113 Specifying Color Saturation 113 Specifying Contrast 114 Resetting the Camera 114
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... Stand Feature 132 Rotating the Display Image 133 Adding Audio to a Snapshot 134 To re-record audio 135 Playing Back a Voice Recording File 136 Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen 137 Selecting the Video Output System 138 140 DELETING FILES Deleting a Single File 140 Deleting All Files 141 142 FILE MANAGEMENT...
... Stand Feature 132 Rotating the Display Image 133 Adding Audio to a Snapshot 134 To re-record audio 135 Playing Back a Voice Recording File 136 Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen 137 Selecting the Video Output System 138 140 DELETING FILES Deleting a Single File 140 Deleting All Files 141 142 FILE MANAGEMENT...
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... [ ] (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...
... [ ] (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...
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... a Snapshot 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......
... a Snapshot 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......
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...third parties which may also be held liable for any third party due to change without notice. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of data as ...the example screens and product illustrations shown in this User's Guide may differ somewhat by the screens and configuration of the actual camera. • The SD logo is a registered trademark. • Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Media, and DirectX are registered... to these applications revert to the use or malfunction of the EX-Z500. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
...third parties which may also be held liable for any third party due to change without notice. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of data as ...the example screens and product illustrations shown in this User's Guide may differ somewhat by the screens and configuration of the actual camera. • The SD logo is a registered trademark. • Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Media, and DirectX are registered... to these applications revert to the use or malfunction of the EX-Z500. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
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... use. • AF assist light (page 65) Improves auto focus accuracy when shooting under dim lighting. • 12X zoom (page 58) 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom 9 I LCD Panel The LCD panel is on the cradle (page 132). • REC mode or PLAY mode power up (page 156) Press [ ] (REC) or... Images can be recorded without using a memory card. • Bundled with a USB Cradle The bundled USB cradle can be used to charge the camera's battery (page 33), to view images on the camera and enter the mode you want to a computer (page 176). A Photo Stand feature lets you view images while the...
... use. • AF assist light (page 65) Improves auto focus accuracy when shooting under dim lighting. • 12X zoom (page 58) 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom 9 I LCD Panel The LCD panel is on the cradle (page 132). • REC mode or PLAY mode power up (page 156) Press [ ] (REC) or... Images can be recorded without using a memory card. • Bundled with a USB Cradle The bundled USB cradle can be used to charge the camera's battery (page 33), to view images on the camera and enter the mode you want to a computer (page 176). A Photo Stand feature lets you view images while the...
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... Auto Focus. • Auto Focus Area Selection (page 75) When " Multi" is selected for the Auto Focus area, the camera takes simultaneous meter readings at nine different points and automatically selects the best one. • BEST SHOT (page 86) Simply select the sample scene that ... include audio. • Voice Recording (page 100) Quick and easy recording of image you press the shutter button all the way down without pausing, the camera immediately records the image without waiting for Auto Focus to be set up to repeat three times, automatically. • Quick Shutter (page 74) When you...
... Auto Focus. • Auto Focus Area Selection (page 75) When " Multi" is selected for the Auto Focus area, the camera takes simultaneous meter readings at nine different points and automatically selects the best one. • BEST SHOT (page 86) Simply select the sample scene that ... include audio. • Voice Recording (page 100) Quick and easy recording of image you press the shutter button all the way down without pausing, the camera immediately records the image without waiting for Auto Focus to be set up to repeat three times, automatically. • Quick Shutter (page 74) When you...
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... select from among 162 cities in 32 time zones. • Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia Cards) for memory expansion (page 159) • Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page 167) Images can be used when specifying images and quantities for printing by professional print services. • PictBridge and USB... calendar shows a thumbnail of the first file recorded for that supports PRINT Image Matching III reads this mode to add audio to make searching for Camera File system) data storage protocol provides image compatibility between the digital camera and printers. 11
... select from among 162 cities in 32 time zones. • Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia Cards) for memory expansion (page 159) • Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page 167) Images can be used when specifying images and quantities for printing by professional print services. • PictBridge and USB... calendar shows a thumbnail of the first file recorded for that supports PRINT Image Matching III reads this mode to add audio to make searching for Camera File system) data storage protocol provides image compatibility between the digital camera and printers. 11
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... of a person operating a motor vehicle. INTRODUCTION • Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands (pages 196, 199, 205) Your camera comes bundled with Photo Loader, the popular application that makes image retouching quick and easy. Doing so creates the risk of serious accident... vehicle or while walking. Always leave maintenance and repair work up to a CASIO authorized service center. • Keep the small parts and accessories of this manual to "camera" refer to the CASIO EX-Z500 Digital Camera. • Never try to observe the following important precautions whenever using the...
... of a person operating a motor vehicle. INTRODUCTION • Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands (pages 196, 199, 205) Your camera comes bundled with Photo Loader, the popular application that makes image retouching quick and easy. Doing so creates the risk of serious accident... vehicle or while walking. Always leave maintenance and repair work up to a CASIO authorized service center. • Keep the small parts and accessories of this manual to "camera" refer to the CASIO EX-Z500 Digital Camera. • Never try to observe the following important precautions whenever using the...
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... prongs of the plug. Intense light from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. • Never use , and do not burn your fingers, remove the camera's battery and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power outlet, and contact your... bathroom, etc. • Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera, immediately turn it is no more smoke coming out of this camera. This is prohibited. Never attempt your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. Moisture creates the risk of data by transferring them to power...
... prongs of the plug. Intense light from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. • Never use , and do not burn your fingers, remove the camera's battery and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power outlet, and contact your... bathroom, etc. • Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera, immediately turn it is no more smoke coming out of this camera. This is prohibited. Never attempt your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. Moisture creates the risk of data by transferring them to power...
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Before using the camera! I Test for proper operation before using the camera to record important images, make storage of test images and check the results to ensure that the camera is being recorded. INTRODUCTION • Never open the battery cover, disconnect the AC adaptor from the camera, or unplug the AC adaptor from the wall socket while an image is configured correctly and operating properly. 14 Doing so will not only make sure you first record a number of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt other image data already stored in file memory.
Before using the camera! I Test for proper operation before using the camera to record important images, make storage of test images and check the results to ensure that the camera is being recorded. INTRODUCTION • Never open the battery cover, disconnect the AC adaptor from the camera, or unplug the AC adaptor from the wall socket while an image is configured correctly and operating properly. 14 Doing so will not only make sure you first record a number of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt other image data already stored in file memory.
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...closed vehicle, especially one parked in the sun - I Data Error Precautions • Your digital camera is designed for use or keep the camera in file memory. - Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of the ... other areas subject to strong vibration 15 Removing the battery, removing the memory card, or placing the camera onto the USB cradle while the operation lamp is performing a record or memory access operation - Inside... temperature extremes - INTRODUCTION I Operating conditions • This camera is manufactured using precision digital components.
...closed vehicle, especially one parked in the sun - I Data Error Precautions • Your digital camera is designed for use or keep the camera in file memory. - Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of the ... other areas subject to strong vibration 15 Removing the battery, removing the memory card, or placing the camera onto the USB cradle while the operation lamp is performing a record or memory access operation - Inside... temperature extremes - INTRODUCTION I Operating conditions • This camera is manufactured using precision digital components.
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...the USB cradle for about 30 hours. I Power Supply • Use only the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Leave it to a sudden change of the lens. This is due to reconfigure these settings after power is much force when cleaning the ... (page 151). INTRODUCTION I Condensation • When you should be straight. Condensation can cause malfunction of the camera. 16 The date and time will reset whenever the camera is not supported. • This camera does not have a separate battery for a few hours. I Lens • Never apply too much warmer ...
...the USB cradle for about 30 hours. I Power Supply • Use only the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Leave it to a sudden change of the lens. This is due to reconfigure these settings after power is much force when cleaning the ... (page 151). INTRODUCTION I Condensation • When you should be straight. Condensation can cause malfunction of the camera. 16 The date and time will reset whenever the camera is not supported. • This camera does not have a separate battery for a few hours. I Lens • Never apply too much warmer ...
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... interfere with proper image recording. If the flash becomes dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth. • If the exterior of the camera needs cleaning, wipe it with proper operation of the lens can interfere with a soft, dry cloth. INTRODUCTION I Other • The...become slightly warm during use. Next, wipe the surface of the lens with a soft lens cloth. • Fingerprints, dirt, and other soiling of the camera. Avoid touching the flash. This does not indicate malfunction. 17 I Caring for your fingers. You can remove dust particles from the lens surface by using ...
... interfere with proper image recording. If the flash becomes dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth. • If the exterior of the camera needs cleaning, wipe it with proper operation of the lens can interfere with a soft, dry cloth. INTRODUCTION I Other • The...become slightly warm during use. Next, wipe the surface of the lens with a soft lens cloth. • Fingerprints, dirt, and other soiling of the camera. Avoid touching the flash. This does not indicate malfunction. 17 I Caring for your fingers. You can remove dust particles from the lens surface by using ...
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QUICK START GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! 1. Load the battery into the camera (page 32). 1 2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery (page 33). • Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera. • It takes about 180 minutes to achieve a full charge. 1 Inlet Type 2 2 Stopper 1 Plug-in Type [CHARGE] lamp Charging: Lights red Charging Complete: Lights green 3 18
QUICK START GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! 1. Load the battery into the camera (page 32). 1 2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery (page 33). • Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera. • It takes about 180 minutes to achieve a full charge. 1 Inlet Type 2 2 Stopper 1 Plug-in Type [CHARGE] lamp Charging: Lights red Charging Complete: Lights green 3 18
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...date format setting you want, and then press [SET]. 8. Set the date and the time. 9. Use [̆] and [̄] to turn on the camera. 2. QUICK START GUIDE To configure display language and clock settings • Be sure to configure the following settings before using the... camera to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET]. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 DISP [̆] [̇] SET [̄] [̈] [SET] 5. Use and [̈] to record ...
...date format setting you want, and then press [SET]. 8. Set the date and the time. 9. Use [̆] and [̄] to turn on the camera. 2. QUICK START GUIDE To configure display language and clock settings • Be sure to configure the following settings before using the... camera to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET]. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 DISP [̆] [̇] SET [̄] [̈] [SET] 5. Use and [̈] to record ...
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...gently press the shutter button all the way down. Press [ ] (REC). • This enters the REC (recording) mode. 2. Point the camera at the subject, use the monitor screen to first format it using a commercially available memory card, be sure to compose the image, and then ...press the shutter button half way. • When the camera finishes its Auto Focus operation, the focus frame will turn green and the operation lamp lights green. 3. For details about formatting a memory card, see ...
...gently press the shutter button all the way down. Press [ ] (REC). • This enters the REC (recording) mode. 2. Point the camera at the subject, use the monitor screen to first format it using a commercially available memory card, be sure to compose the image, and then ...press the shutter button half way. • When the camera finishes its Auto Focus operation, the focus frame will turn green and the operation lamp lights green. 3. For details about formatting a memory card, see ...