Casio EX Z55 - EXILIM Digital Camera User manual

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Digital Camera
EX-Z55
User’s Guide
K872PCM1DKX
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/.

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INTRODUCTION
Unpacking
Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your
dealer as soon as possible.
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
(NP-40) USB Cradle (CA-24)
USB Cable Basic Reference
Camera Strap
Special AC Adaptor
(Inlet Type) (AD-C51G) AC Power Cord
*
*The shape of the AC
power cord plug varies
according to country or
geographic area.
○○○○○○○○○
• Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera.
Special AC Adaptor
(Plug-in Type) (AD-C51J)
CD-ROM

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Contents
2INTRODUCTION
Unpacking .................................................................... 2
Features ....................................................................... 9
Precautions ................................................................ 12
16 QUICK START GUIDE
First, charge the battery! ............................................ 16
To configure display language and clock settings ..... 17
To record an image .................................................... 18
To view a recorded image .......................................... 19
To delete an image ..................................................... 19
20 GETTING READY
About This Manual ..................................................... 20
General Guide ............................................................ 21
Camera 21
USB Cradle 23
Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 24
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 26
Attaching the Strap .................................................... 28
Power Requirements ................................................. 29
Loading and Removing the Rechargeable Battery 29
To charge the battery 31
Power Supply Precautions 36
Turning the Camera On and Off 39
Configuring Power Saving Settings 41
Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 42
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 44
To configure display language and clock settings 45

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48 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Recording an Image ................................................... 48
Specifying the Recording Mode 48
Aiming the Camera 49
Recording an Image 50
Using the Optical Viewfinder...................................... 54
Using Zoom ................................................................ 55
Optical Zoom 55
Digital Zoom 57
Using the Flash .......................................................... 59
Flash Unit Status 60
Changing the Flash Intensity Setting 61
Using Flash Assist 61
Using the Self-timer ................................................... 63
Specifying Image Size ............................................... 65
Specifying Image Quality ........................................... 66
68 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 68
Using Auto Focus 69
Using the Macro Mode 71
Using Pan Focus 72
Using the Infinity Mode 73
Using Manual Focus 74
Using Focus Lock 75
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 76
Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 78
Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually 79
Using the BESTSHOT Mode ..................................... 81
Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup 83
To delete a BESTSHOT user setup 84
Combining Shots of Two People into
a Single Image (Coupling Shot) ................................. 85
Recording a Subject onto an Existing
Background Image (Pre-shot) .................................... 87
Recording Images of Business Cards and
Documents (Business Shot) ...................................... 89
To use Business Shot 90
Using the Movie Mode ............................................... 91
Recording Audio ......................................................... 94
Adding Audio to a Snapshot 94
Recording Your Voice 95
Using the Histogram .................................................. 97
REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................... 99
Specifying ISO Sensitivity 100
Specifying Outline Sharpness 101
Specifying Color Saturation 101
Specifying Contrast 102
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 102
Turning Image Review On and Off 103
Using Icon Help 103
Assigning Functions to the [왗] and [왘] Keys 104
Specifying Power On Default Settings 105
Resetting the Camera 107

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108 PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation ........................................ 108
Playing an Audio Snapshot 109
Flipping the Display ................................................... 110
Zooming the Display Image ...................................... 111
Resizing an Image .................................................... 112
Cropping an Image.................................................... 113
Playing a Movie ......................................................... 114
Displaying the 9-image View .................................... 115
Displaying the Calendar Screen ...............................116
Playing a Slide Show ................................................ 117
Using the Photo Stand Feature 119
Rotating the Display Image ...................................... 120
Using Image Roulette .............................................. 121
Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 122
To re-record audio 123
Playing Back a Voice Recording File ....................... 124
125 DELETING FILES
Deleting a Single File ............................................... 125
Deleting All Files ...................................................... 126
127 FILE MANAGEMENT
Folders ..................................................................... 127
Memory Folders and Files 127
Protecting Files ........................................................ 128
To protect a single file 128
To protect all files in memory 129
Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 129
To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 129
To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 131
To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 132
To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 132
133 OTHER SETTINGS
Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 133
To configure sound settings 133
To set the volume level 134
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 134
Configuring Power Down Image Settings ................ 135
Specifying the File Name Serial Number
Generation Method .................................................. 137
Using the Alarm ........................................................ 137
Setting the Clock ...................................................... 139
To select your Home Time zone 139
To set the current time and date 140
Changing the Date Format 140

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Using World Time ..................................................... 141
To display the World Time screen 141
To configure World Time settings 141
Changing the Display Language ............................. 142
Changing the USB Port Protocol ............................. 143
Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY)
Power On/Off Functions ........................................... 144
Formatting Built-in Memory ...................................... 145
146 USING A MEMORY CARD
Using a Memory Card .............................................. 147
To insert a memory card into the camera 147
To remove a memory card from the camera 148
Formatting a Memory Card 148
Copying Files ........................................................... 150
To copy all the files in built-in memory to a
memory card 150
To copy a specific file from a memory card to built-in
memory 151
152 PRINTING IMAGES
DPOF ........................................................................ 153
To configure print settings for a single image 154
To configure print settings for all images 155
Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ............... 156
PRINT Image Matching III ....................................... 159
Exif Print ................................................................... 159
160 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 160
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 166
Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer ... 170
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a
Computer .................................................................. 171
Memory Data ............................................................ 172
DCF Protocol 172
Memory Folder Structure 172
Image Files Supported by the Camera 174

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175 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
Using the Album Feature ......................................... 175
Creating an album 175
Selecting an Album Layout 177
Configuring Detailed Album Settings 177
Viewing Album Files 180
Saving an Album 182
To delete an album 183
Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ............... 183
About the bundled CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera
Software) 183
Computer System Requirements 185
Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows ... 186
Getting Started 187
Selecting a Language 187
Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File 187
Installing an Application 188
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 188
User Registration 189
Exiting the Menu Application 189
Installing Software from the
CD-ROM on a Macintosh ......................................... 189
Installing Software 189
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 190
192 APPENDIX
Menu Reference ....................................................... 192
Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 195
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 198
If you have problems installing the USB driver… 201
Display Messages 202
Specifications ........................................................... 204

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IMPORTANT!
• The contents of this manual are subject to change
without notice.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no
responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from
the use of this manual.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no
responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties
which may arise through the use of the EX-Z55.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held
liable for any damages or losses suffered by you or
any third party due to the use of Photo Loader and/or
Photohands.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no
responsibility for any damage or loss caused by
deletion of data as a result of malfunction, repairs, or
battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important
data on other media to protect against its loss.
• Note that 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, and DirectX are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc.
• MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon
Technologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the
MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA).
• Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks
or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the
United States and/or other countries.
• The USB driver (mass storage) uses Phoenix
Technologies Ltd. software.
Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997
Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved.
• Other company, product and service names used
herein may also be trademarks or service marks of
others.
• Photo Loader and Photohands are the property of
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except as stipulated
above, all copyrights and other related rights to these
applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

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Features
• 5 million effective pixels
The CCD provides 5.25 million total pixels of very high-
resolution for crisp, clear, prints and display images.
• 2.5-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen
• Long battery life
A low-power design combines with a large-capacity
battery to provide more recording and playback between
charges.
• 12X zoom (page 55)
3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom
• 9.3MB flash memory
Images can be recorded without using a memory card.
• REC mode or PLAY mode power up (page 39)
Press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera
and enter the mode you want to use.
• Multi Auto Focus (page 70)
When “Multi” is selected for the Auto Focus area, the
camera takes simultaneous meter readings at seven
different points and automatically selects the best one.
• Pan Focus (page 72)
This feature lets you lock the focus point.
■Copyright Restrictions
Except for the purposes of your own personal enjoyment,
unauthorized copying of snapshot files, movie files, and
audio files violates copyright laws and international
contracts.
Distribution to third parties of such files over the Internet
without permission of the copyright holder, whether for
profit or for free, violates copyright laws and international
contracts.

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• Auto Pan Focus (page 69)
When you press the shutter button all the way down
without pausing, the camera immediately records the
image without waiting for Auto Focus to be performed.
This helps to avoid missing a special moment while you
wait for the camera to Auto Focus.
• Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia
Cards) for memory expansion (page 146)
• Bundled with a USB Cradle (pages 31, 119, 156, 160)
The bundled USB cradle can be used to charge the
camera’s battery, and to transfer images to a computer. A
Photo Stand feature lets you view images while the
camera is on the cradle.
• BESTSHOT (page 81)
Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of
image you are trying to record and the camera performs
troublesome setups automatically for beautiful pictures
every time.
• Business Shot (page 89)
Business Shot automatically corrects rectangular shapes
when recording the image of a business card, document,
whiteboard, or similar subjects from an angle.
• Coupling Shot and Pre-shot (pages 85, 87)
Coupling Shot lets you combine two subjects into a single
image, while Pre-shot lets you add a subject to a
previously recorded background image. This means you
can create images that include you and your friend, even
if you are the only two people around.
• Triple Self-timer (page 63)
The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times,
automatically.
• Real-time histogram (page 97)
An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you
view the effect on overall image brightness.
• World Time (page 141)
A simple operation sets the current time for your current
location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 time
zones.
• Alarm (page 137)
A built-in alarm helps to keep you on time for important
events, and even can be used in place of an alarm clock.
You can also have a specific image appear, or a movie or
audio file to play when the alarm time is reached.