Casio EX-Z70 - EXILIM ZOOM Digital Camera User manual

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Digital Camera
EX-Z700
User’s Guide
K810FCM1DMX
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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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-29)
USB Cable Basic Reference
Camera Strap
Special AC Adaptor
(AD-C52S)
AC Power Cord *
*The shape of the AC
power cord plug varies
according to country or
geographic area.
CD-ROM AV Cable
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Contents
2INTRODUCTION
Unpacking .................................................................... 2
Features ....................................................................... 9
Precautions ................................................................ 12
18 QUICK START GUIDE
First, charge the battery! ............................................ 18
To configure display language and clock settings ..... 19
To record an image .................................................... 20
To view a recorded image .......................................... 21
To delete an image ..................................................... 21
22 GETTING READY
About This Manual ..................................................... 22
General Guide ............................................................ 23
Camera 23
USB Cradle 25
Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 26
REC Mode 26
PLAY Mode 28
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 30
Attaching the Strap .................................................... 31
Power Requirements ................................................. 32
Loading the Rechargeable Battery 32
To charge the battery 33
To replace the battery 37
Power Supply Precautions 38
Turning the Camera On and Off 42
Configuring Power Saving Settings 43
Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 45
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 47
To configure display language and clock settings 48
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 .......................................................... 63
Flash Unit Status 65
Changing the Flash Intensity Setting 66
Using Flash Assist 66
Using the Self-timer ................................................... 68
Specifying Image Size ............................................... 71
Specifying Image Quality ........................................... 72

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74 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 74
Using Auto Focus 75
Using the Macro Mode 78
Using Pan Focus 79
Using the Infinity Mode 80
Using Manual Focus 80
Using Focus Lock 82
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 83
Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 84
Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually 86
Using Continuous Shutter .......................................... 87
Normal-speed continuous shutter 88
High-speed continuous shutter 88
Flash continuous shutter 89
Continuous Shutter Precautions 89
Using the BEST SHOT Mode .................................... 90
Displaying Sample Scenes Individually 92
Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup 93
To delete a BEST SHOT user setup 94
Reducing the Effects of
Hand or Subject Movement ....................................... 95
Shooting with High Sensitivity ................................... 96
Recording Images of Business Cards and
Documents (Business Shot) ...................................... 97
Before recording with Business Shot 98
To use Business Shot 98
Restoring an Old Photograph .................................... 99
Before trying to restore an old photograph 99
To restore an old photograph 100
Recording Snapshots into a Multi-image Layout
(Layout Shots) .......................................................... 102
Auto Tracking a Moving Subject (Auto Framing)..... 104
Recording a Movie ................................................... 105
Specifying Movie Image Quality 105
Recording a Movie 106
Recording Audio ....................................................... 108
Adding Audio to a Snapshot 108
Recording Your Voice 110
Using the Histogram ................................................. 112
REC Mode Camera Settings .................................... 114
Assigning Functions to the [왗] and [왘] Keys 115
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 116
Turning Image Review On and Off 116
Using Icon Help 117
Specifying Power On Default Settings 118
Specifying ISO Sensitivity 120
Selecting the Metering Mode 121
Using the Filter Function 122
Specifying Outline Sharpness 123
Specifying Color Saturation 123
Specifying Contrast 124
Date Stamping Snapshots 124
Resetting the Camera 125

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126 PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation ........................................ 126
Playing an Audio Snapshot 127
Zooming the Display Image ..................................... 128
Resizing an Image ................................................... 129
Cropping an Image................................................... 130
Keystone Correction ................................................ 132
Using Color Restoration to Correct
the Color of an Old Photograph ............................... 133
Playing and Editing a Movie .................................... 135
Playing a Movie 135
Editing a Movie 136
Capturing a Still Image from a Movie
(MOTION PRINT) 140
Displaying the 9-image View ................................... 141
Displaying the Calendar Screen .............................. 142
Playing a Slideshow ................................................. 143
Using the Photo Stand Feature 146
Rotating the Display Image ...................................... 147
Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 148
To re-record audio 149
Playing Back a Voice Recording File ....................... 150
Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen ........... 151
Selecting the Video Output System 153
154 DELETING FILES
Deleting a Single File ............................................... 154
Deleting All Files ...................................................... 155
156 FILE MANAGEMENT
Folders ..................................................................... 156
Memory Folders and Files 156
Protecting Files ........................................................ 157
To protect a single file 157
To protect all files in memory 158
Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 158
To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 158
To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 160
To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 161
To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 161

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162 OTHER SETTINGS
Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 162
To configure sound settings 162
To set the confirmation tone volume level 162
To set the audio volume level for movie and
audio snapshot playback 163
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 163
Specifying the File Name Serial Number
Generation Method .................................................. 164
Setting the Clock ...................................................... 165
To select your Home Time zone 165
To set the current time and date 166
Changing the Date Format 166
Using World Time ..................................................... 167
To display the World Time screen 167
To configure World Time settings 167
Editing the Date and Time of an Image ................... 168
Changing the Display Language ............................. 169
Changing the Brightness of the Monitor Screen ..... 170
Changing the USB Port Protocol ............................. 171
Configuring [ ] (REC) and
[] (PLAY) Power On/Off Functions ..................... 172
Formatting Built-in Memory ...................................... 173
174 USING A MEMORY CARD
Using a Memory Card .............................................. 175
To insert a memory card into the camera 175
To replace the memory card 176
Formatting a Memory Card 177
Copying Files ........................................................... 178
To copy all the files in built-in memory to
a memory card 179
To copy a specific file from a memory card to
built-in memory 180
181 PRINTING IMAGES
DPOF ........................................................................ 182
To configure print settings for a single image 183
To configure print settings for all images 184
Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ............... 186
Date Printing 189
PRINT Image Matching III ............................................ 191
Exif Print ................................................................... 191

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192 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 192
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 199
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to
a Computer ............................................................... 203
Memory Data ............................................................ 204
DCF Protocol 204
Memory Folder Structure 205
Image Files Supported by the Camera 206
208 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 208
Selecting the Software You Need 208
Computer System Requirements 210
Managing Images on a PC 211
Retouching, Reorienting, and Printing a Snapshot 214
Playing a Movie 215
Transferring Images to the Camera 216
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 220
User Registration 221
Exiting the Menu Application 221
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 222
Selecting the Software You Need 222
Computer System Requirements 223
Managing Images on a Macintosh 224
Playing a Movie 225
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 225
To register as a camera user 226
227 APPENDIX
Menu Reference ....................................................... 227
Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 230
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 233
If you have problems installing the USB driver... 238
Display Messages 239
Specifications ........................................................... 241

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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 due to the use or malfunction of the
EX-Z700.
• 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,
Photohands and/or Photo Transport.
• 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.
•SDHC Logo is a trademark.
• Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Media, and
DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
• Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks 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.
• Other company, product and service names used
herein may also be trademarks or service marks of
others.
• Photo Loader, Photohands and Photo Transport 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
• 7.2 million effective pixels
The CCD provides 7.41 million total pixels for images of
outstanding resolution and detail.
• 2.7-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen
• 8.3MB built-in memory
Use built-in memory for testing the camera or to record
images in emergencies when your memory card is full or
unavailable.
• Bundled with a USB Cradle
The bundled USB cradle can be used to charge the
camera’s battery (page 33), to view images on a TV
screen (page 151), and to transfer images to a computer
(page 192). A Photo Stand feature lets you view images
while the camera is on the cradle (page 146).
• REC mode or PLAY mode power up (page 42)
Press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera
and enter the mode you want to use.
• AF assist light (page 55)
Improves auto focus accuracy when shooting under dim
lighting.
• 12X zoom (page 58)
3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom (Image Size: 7M (3072
×2304 pixels))
■LCD Panel
The LCD panel is a product of the latest LCD
manufacturing technology that provides a pixel yield of
99.99%. This means that less than 0.01% of the total pixels
are defective (they do not turn on or always remain turned
on).
■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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• Flash Assist (page 66)
This feature compensates when flash intensity is not
strong enough, so images are better illuminated.
• Triple Self-timer (page 68)
The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times,
automatically.
• Auto Macro (page 75)
Auto Macro automatically switches to the macro mode
when the distance between the camera and subject it
shorter than the Auto Focus range.
• Quick Shutter (page 76)
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.
• Auto Focus Area Selection (page 77)
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.
• Three continuous shutter modes (page 87)
In addition to normal-speed continuous shutter, you can
also select high-speed continuous shutter or flash
continuous shutter.
• BEST SHOT (page 90)
Simply select one of a collection of built-in sample scenes
and the camera sets up for the scene you selected. It’s
the simple way to set up for beautiful snapshots quickly
and easily. New BEST SHOT sample scenes include
setups for Layout Shots and Auto Framing. A [BS] (BEST
SHOT) button provides direct access to BEST SHOT
sample scenes.
• Business Shot (page 97)
Business Shot automatically corrects rectangular shapes
when recording the image of a business card, document,
whiteboard, or similar subjects from an angle.
• Restoring an Old Photograph (page 99)
You can use the procedure in this section to restore an
old, faded photograph with the color provided by modern
digital camera technology.
• Movie recording with audio (page 105)
VGA size, 30 fps, Motion JPEG format
• Audio Snapshot mode (page 108)
Use this mode to record snapshots that also include audio.
• Voice Recording (page 110)
Quick and easy recording of voice input.

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• Real-time RGB histogram (page 112)
An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you
view the effect on overall image brightness, which makes
shooting under difficult lighting conditions easier than
ever before.
• Keystone Correction (page 132)
A simple operation corrects for keystoning, which occurs
when you record the image of a blackboard or poster from
an angle.
• Color Correction (page 133)
Simply record the image of an old photograph to restore
its colors.
• MOTION PRINT (page 140)
Capture frames from a movie and create still images that
are suitable for printing.
• Calendar screen (page 142)
A simple operation displays a full-month calendar on the
camera’s monitor screen. Each day of the full-month
calendar shows a thumbnail of the first file recorded for
that date, which helps to make searching for a particular
file quicker and easier.
• World Time (page 167)
A simple operation sets the current time for your current
location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 time
zones.
• Support for SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards
and MMC (MultiMedia Cards) for memory expansion
(page 174)
• Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page 182)
Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want
using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used
when specifying images and quantities for printing by
professional print services.
• PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT support
(page 186)
Connect directly to a PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT
compatible printer and you can print images without going
through a computer.
• PRINT Image Matching III Compatible (page 191)
Images include PRINT Image Matching III data (mode
setting and other camera setup information). A printer that
supports PRINT Image Matching III reads this data and
adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images
come out just the way you intended when you recorded
them.
• DCF Data Storage (page 204)
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage
protocol provides image compatibility between the digital
camera and printers.

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Precautions
■ General Precautions
Be sure to observe the following important precautions
whenever using the EX-Z700.
All references in this manual to “camera” refer to the
CASIO EX-Z700 Digital Camera.
• Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while
operating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so
creates the risk of serious accident.
• Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your
own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the
risk of electric shock when exposed. Always leave
maintenance and repair work up to a CASIO authorized
service center.
• Keep the small parts and accessories of this camera out
of the reach of small children. If swallowed accidentally,
contact your physician immediately.
• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating
a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driver’s
vision and create the risk of accident.
• Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands
(pages 211, 214, 224)
Your camera comes bundled with Photo Loader, the
popular application that automatically loads images from
your camera to your PC. It also comes with Photohands,
and application that makes image retouching quick and
easy.
• Bundled with Photo Transport (page 216)
Photo Transport let you transfer images saved on your
computer or displayed on your computer screen (website
data, maps, etc.) to your camera. Once stored in camera
memory, images can be viewed on its monitor screen.

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• Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject’s
eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage
if it is fired too close to the eyes. This is especially true
with young children. When using the flash, the camera
should be at least one meter (3.3´) from the eyes of the
subject.
• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and
never let it get wet. Moisture creates the risk of fire and
electric shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the rain
or snow, at the seashore or beach, in the bathroom, etc.
• Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera,
immediately turn it off. Next, remove the camera’s battery
and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power
outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO
authorized service center. Using the camera under these
conditions creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
• Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming
out of the camera, immediately turn it off. Next, taking
care you 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 dealer or nearest CASIO
authorized service center. Using the camera under these
conditions creates the risk of fire and electric shock. After
making sure there is no more smoke coming from the
camera, take it to your nearest CASIO authorized service
center for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance.
• Never use the AC adaptor to power any other device
besides this camera. Never use any other AC adaptor
besides the one that comes with this camera.
• Never cover the AC adaptor with a quilt, blanket, or other
cover while it is in use, and do not use it near a heater.
• At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor power cord
from the power outlet and clean the area around the
prongs of the plug. Dust build up around the prongs can
create the risk of fire.
• If the camera’s case should ever become cracked due to
dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment,
immediately turn it off. Next, remove the camera’s battery
and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power
outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO
authorized service center.
• Never use the camera inside of an aircraft or in any other
area where its use is prohibited. Doing so creates the risk
of accident.
• Physical damage and malfunction of this camera can
cause the data stored in its memory to be deleted. Always
keep backup copies of data by transferring them to
personal computer memory.

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■Test for proper operation before using the
camera!
Before using the camera to record important images, make
sure you first record a number of test images and check the
results to ensure that the camera is configured correctly
and operating properly.
• 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 being recorded. Doing so will not
only make storage of the current image impossible, it can
also corrupt other image data already stored in file
memory.

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■Operating conditions
• This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging
from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
• Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.
— In areas subject to direct sunlight
— In areas subject to high humidity or dust
— Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject
to temperature extremes
— Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the
sun
— In areas subject to strong vibration
■Data Error Precautions
• Your digital camera is manufactured using precision
digital components. Any of the following creates the risk
of corruption of data in file memory.
— While the camera is performing an operation,
removing the battery or memory card from the camera,
or placing the camera onto or removing it from the
USB cradle
— While the operation lamp is flashing green after turning
off the camera, removing the memory card from the
camera or placing the camera onto or removing it from
the USB cradle
— Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the camera
from the USB cradle, or disconnecting the AC adaptor
from the USB cradle while a data communication
operation is being performed
— Low battery power
— Other abnormal operations
Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to
appear on the monitor screen (page 239). Follow the
instructions provided by the message to eliminate the
cause of the error.
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■Power Supply
• Use only the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion
battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of
battery is not supported.
• This camera does not have a separate battery for the
clock. The date and time will reset whenever the camera
is not supplied power by the battery and/or the USB
cradle for about 30 hours. Be sure to reconfigure these
settings after power is interrupted (page 165).
■Lens
• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of
the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause
malfunction.
• You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain
types of images, such as a slight bend in lines that should
be straight. This is due to the characteristics of lens, and
does not indicate malfunction of the camera.
■Condensation
• When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or
otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature,
there is the possibility that condensation can form on the
exterior or on interior components. Condensation can
cause malfunction of the camera, so you should avoid
exposing it to conditions that might cause condensation.
• To keep condensation from forming, place the camera
into a plastic bag before moving it into a location that is
much warmer or colder than your current location. Leave
it in the plastic bag until the air inside the bag has a
chance to reach the same temperature as the new
location. If condensation does form, remove the battery
from the camera and leave the battery cover open for a
few hours.

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■Caring for your camera
• Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can
interfere with proper image recording. Never touch the
lens with your fingers. You can remove dust particles
from the lens surface by using a lens blower to blow them
off. Next, wipe the surface of the lens with a soft lens
cloth.
• Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the flash
can interfere with proper operation of the camera. Avoid
touching the flash. If the flash becomes dirty, wipe it clean
with a soft, dry cloth.
• If the exterior of the camera needs cleaning, wipe it with a
soft, dry cloth.
■Monitor Screen Images
• The images that normally appear on the monitor screen
during image playback are smaller than normal, and so
you cannot see all of the detail of the actual image. Your
camera has an image zoom feature (page 128) which you
can use to enlarge the monitor screen image. You can
use this feature for on-the-spot checks of important
images.
■Other
• The camera may become slightly warm during use. This
does not indicate malfunction.

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QUICK START GUIDE
First, charge the battery!
1. Load the battery into the camera
(page 32).
2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the
battery (page 33).
• It takes about 180 minutes to achieve a full charge.
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Stopper
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[CHARGE] lamp
Charging: Lights red
Charging Complete: Lights green
AC adaptor
AC power cord
USB cradle

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1. Press the power button to turn on the camera.
2. Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to select the language you
want.
3. Press [SET] to register the language setting.
4. Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to select the geographical
area you want, and then press [SET].
5. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the city you want, and then
press [SET].
6. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the summer time (DST)
setting you want, and then press [SET].
7. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the date format setting you
want, and then press [SET].
8. Set the date and the time.
9. Press [SET] to register the clock settings and exit the
setting screen.
To configure display language and clock settings
• Be sure to configure the following settings before
using the camera to record images.
See page 47 for details.
• If you make a mistake when setting the language
or clock with the following procedure, you will
need to use the camera’s menu to individually
change the language (page 169) or clock (page
165) settings.
DISP
SET
[왖]
[왔]
[왗][왘]
[SET]
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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To record an image
See page 51 for details.
1. Press [ ] (REC).
• This enters the REC (recording) mode.
2. Point the camera at the subject, use the monitor
screen 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. Holding the camera still, gently press the
shutter button all the way down.
The camera’s built in memory can record only a few images and is intended for testing the camera or for emergency
purposes only. Using a memory card provides more capacity you can use to store more images, high-quality and
large-size images, and longer movies. In order to be able to use a commercially available memory card, you first need
to format it using the camera’s formatting procedure. For details about formatting a memory card, see page 177.
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Operation lamp
Focus frame
Auto recording icon