Casio Exilim EX-Z500 User manual

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Digital Camera
EX-Z500
User’s Guide
K806FCM1DMX
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.
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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 (Inlet Type)
(AD-C52G)
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-C52J)
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 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 65

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Using the Self-timer ................................................... 67
Specifying Image Size ............................................... 70
Specifying Image Quality ........................................... 71
72 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 72
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 and
Documents (Business Shot) ...................................... 93
To use Business Shot 94
Recording a Movie ..................................................... 95
Specifying 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 [왗] and [왘] Keys 106
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 107
Turning Image Review On and Off 107
Specifying Power On Default Settings 108
Specifying ISO 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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115 PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation ......................................... 115
Playing an Audio Snapshot 116
Zooming the Display Image ......................................117
Resizing an Image .................................................... 118
Cropping an Image.................................................... 119
Playing and Editing a Movie .................................... 121
Playing a Movie 121
Editing a Movie 122
Capturing a Still Image from a Movie
(MOTION PRINT) 126
Displaying the 9-image View ................................... 127
Displaying the Calendar Screen .............................. 128
Playing a Slideshow ................................................. 129
Using the Photo 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
Folders ..................................................................... 142
Memory Folders and Files 142
Protecting Files ........................................................ 143
To protect a single file 143
To protect all files in memory 144
Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 144
To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 144
To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 146
To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 147
To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 147

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148 OTHER SETTINGS
Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 148
To configure sound settings 148
To set the confirmation tone volume level 148
To set the audio volume level for movie and audio
snapshot playback 149
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 149
Specifying the File Name Serial Number
Generation Method .................................................. 150
Setting the Clock ...................................................... 151
To select your Home Time zone 151
To set the current time and date 152
Changing the Date Format 152
Using World Time ..................................................... 153
To display the World Time screen 153
To configure 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
DPOF ........................................................................ 167
To configure print settings for a single image 168
To configure print settings for all images 169
Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ............... 170
Date Printing 174
PRINT Image Matching III ............................................ 175
Exif Print ................................................................... 175

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176 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 176
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 184
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a
Computer .................................................................. 188
Memory Data ............................................................ 189
DCF Protocol 189
Memory Folder Structure 190
Image Files Supported by the Camera 191
193 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 193
About the bundled CD-ROM 193
Computer System Requirements 195
Managing Images on a PC 196
Retouching, Reorienting, and Printing 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... 219
Display Messages 220
Specifications ........................................................... 222

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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-Z500.
•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, 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).
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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 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
• 5.0 million effective pixels
The CCD provides 5.25 million total pixels for images of
outstanding resolution and detail.
• 2.7-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen
• 8.7MB built-in memory
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 a TV
screen (page 137), and to transfer images to a computer
(page 176). A Photo Stand feature lets you view images
while the camera is on the cradle (page 132).
• REC mode or PLAY mode power up (page 156)
Press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera
and enter the mode you want to 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
■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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• Triple Self-timer (page 67)
The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times,
automatically.
• Quick Shutter (page 74)
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 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 matches the type of
image you are trying to record and the camera performs
troublesome setups automatically for beautiful images
every time. New BEST SHOT sample scenes include
setups for High Sensitivity and Anti Shake.
• Business Shot (page 93)
Business Shot automatically corrects rectangular shapes
when recording the image of a business card, document,
whiteboard, or similar subjects from an angle.
• Movie recording with audio (page 95)
VGA size, 30 fps, Motion JPEG format
• MOTION PRINT (page 126)
Capture frames from a movie and create still images that
are suitable for printing.
• Audio Snapshot mode (page 99)
Use this mode to record snapshots that also include
audio.
• Voice Recording (page 100)
Quick and easy recording of voice input.
• Real-time RGB histogram (page 102)
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.