Casio Exilim EX-Z57 User manual

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Digital Camera
EX-Z57
User’s Guide
K840PCM1DKX
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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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-27)
USB Cable Basic Reference
Camera Strap
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.
CD-ROM
Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type)
(AD-C51G or AD-C52G)
Special AC Adaptor (Plug-in Type)
(AD-C51J or AD-C52J)
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Contents
2INTRODUCTION
Unpacking .................................................................... 2
Features ....................................................................... 9
Precautions ................................................................ 12
17 QUICK START GUIDE
First, charge the battery! ............................................ 17
To configure display language and clock settings ..... 18
To record an image .................................................... 19
To view a recorded image .......................................... 20
To delete an image ..................................................... 20
21 GETTING READY
About This Manual ..................................................... 21
General Guide ............................................................ 22
Camera 22
USB Cradle 24
Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 25
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 27
Attaching the Strap .................................................... 29
Power Requirements ................................................. 30
To load the battery 30
To charge the battery 31
To replace the battery 36
Power Supply Precautions 37
Turning the Camera On and Off 40
Configuring Power Saving Settings 42
Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 43
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 45
To configure display language and clock settings 47

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49 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Recording an Image ................................................... 49
Specifying the Recording Mode 49
Aiming the Camera 50
Recording an Image 51
Using Zoom ................................................................ 56
Optical Zoom 56
Digital Zoom 57
Using the Flash .......................................................... 59
Flash Unit Status 61
Changing the Flash Intensity Setting 62
Using Flash Assist 62
Using the Self-timer ................................................... 64
Specifying Image Size ............................................... 67
Specifying Image Quality ........................................... 68
69 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 69
Using Auto Focus 70
Using the Macro Mode 73
Using Pan Focus 74
Using the Infinity Mode 75
Using Manual Focus 75
Using Focus Lock 77
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 78
Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 79
Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually 81
Using the BEST SHOT Mode .................................... 82
Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup 84
To delete a BEST SHOT user setup 86
Combining Shots of Two People into a
Single Image (Coupling Shot) .................................... 86
Recording a Subject onto an Existing
Background Image (Pre-shot) .................................... 88
Recording Images of Business Cards and
Documents (Business Shot) ...................................... 90
To use Business Shot 92
Using the Movie Mode ............................................... 93
Recording Audio ......................................................... 95
Adding Audio to a Snapshot 95
Recording Your Voice 97
Using the Histogram .................................................. 99
REC Mode Camera Settings ................................... 101
Specifying ISO Sensitivity 101
Specifying Outline Sharpness 102
Specifying Color Saturation 103
Specifying Contrast 103
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 104
Turning Image Review On and Off 104
Using Icon Help 105
Assigning Functions to the [] and [] Keys 106
Specifying Power On Default Settings 106
Resetting the Camera 108

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109 PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation ........................................ 109
Playing an Audio Snapshot 110
Flipping the Display ................................................... 111
Zooming the Display Image ......................................112
Resizing an Image .................................................... 113
Cropping an Image.................................................... 114
Playing a Movie ......................................................... 115
Displaying the 9-image View .................................... 116
Displaying the Calendar Screen ...............................117
Playing a Slideshow .................................................. 118
Using the Photo Stand Feature 120
Rotating the Display Image ...................................... 121
Using Image Roulette .............................................. 122
Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 123
To re-record audio 124
Playing Back a Voice Recording File ....................... 125
127 DELETING FILES
Deleting a Single File ............................................... 127
Deleting All Files ...................................................... 128
129 FILE MANAGEMENT
Folders ..................................................................... 129
Memory Folders and Files 129
Protecting Files ........................................................ 130
To protect a single file 130
To protect all files in memory 131
Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 131
To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 131
To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 133
To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 134
To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 134
135 OTHER SETTINGS
Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 135
To configure sound settings 135
To set the volume level 136
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 136
Configuring Power Down Image Settings ................ 137
Specifying the File Name Serial Number
Generation Method .................................................. 139
Using the Alarm ........................................................ 139
Setting the Clock ...................................................... 141
To select your Home Time zone 141
To set the current time and date 142
Changing the Date Format 142

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Using World Time ..................................................... 143
To display the World Time screen 143
To configure World Time settings 143
Changing the Display Language ............................. 144
Changing the Brightness of the Monitor Screen ..... 145
Changing the USB Port Protocol ............................. 145
Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY)
Power On/Off Functions ........................................... 146
Formatting Built-in Memory ...................................... 147
149 USING A MEMORY CARD
Using a Memory Card .............................................. 150
To insert a memory card into the camera 150
To replace the memory card 151
Formatting a Memory Card 151
Copying Files ........................................................... 153
To copy all the files in built-in memory to
a memory card 153
To copy a specific file from a memory card to
built-in memory 154
155 PRINTING IMAGES
DPOF ........................................................................ 156
To configure print settings for a single image 157
To configure print settings for all images 158
Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ............... 159
Date Printing 162
PRINT Image Matching ΙΙΙ ........................................... 163
Exif Print ................................................................... 164
165 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 165
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 171
Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer .. 175
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a
Computer .................................................................. 176
Memory Data ............................................................ 177
DCF Protocol 177
Memory Folder Structure 177
Image Files Supported by the Camera 179

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180 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
Using the Album Feature ......................................... 180
Selecting an Album Layout 181
Configuring Detailed Album Settings 181
Creating an album 183
Viewing Album Files 185
Saving an Album 187
To delete an album 188
Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ............... 188
About the bundled CD-ROM
(CASIO Digital Camera Software) 188
Computer System Requirements 190
Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows .. 191
Getting Started 192
Selecting a Language 192
Viewing the Contents of the “Read me”File 192
Installing an Application 193
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 193
User Registration 194
Exiting the Menu Application 194
Installing Software from the CD-ROM on
a Macintosh .............................................................. 194
Installing Software 194
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 195
197 APPENDIX
Menu Reference ....................................................... 197
Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 199
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 202
If you have problems installing the USB driver... 207
Display Messages 208
Specifications ........................................................... 210

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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-Z57.
•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.
• 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.
•2.7-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 56)
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 40)
Press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera
and enter the mode you want to use.
•Multi Auto Focus (page 72)
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 74)
This feature lets you lock the focus point.
■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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•Auto Pan Focus (page 71)
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 149)
•Bundled with a USB Cradle (pages 32, 120, 159, 165)
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.
•BEST SHOT (page 82)
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 90)
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 86, 88)
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 64)
The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times,
automatically.
•Real-time histogram (page 99)
An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you
view the effect on overall image brightness.
•World Time (page 143)
A simple operation sets the current time for your current
location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 time
zones.
•Alarm (page 139)
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.