Casio Exilim EX-Z60 User manual

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Digital Camera
EX-Z60/EX-Z60DX
User’s Guide
K815PCM1DKX
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 (EX-Z60)
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.
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Rechargeable Lithium
Ion Battery (NP-20)
CD-ROM USB Cable Basic Reference
Camera (EX-Z60) Strap
AV Cable
Lithium Ion Battery
Charger
(BC-11L)
AC Power Cord *
*The shape of the AC power
cord plug varies according to
country or geographic area.

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Rechargeable Lithium Ion
Battery (NP-20)
USB Cradle
(CA-32)
USB Cable Basic Reference
Camera (EX-Z60) 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
Unpacking (EX-Z60DX)
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.

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Contents
2INTRODUCTION
Unpacking (EX-Z60) .................................................... 2
Unpacking (EX-Z60DX) ............................................... 3
Features ..................................................................... 10
Precautions ................................................................ 13
19 QUICK START GUIDE
First, charge the battery! ............................................ 19
To configure display language and clock settings ..... 21
To record an image .................................................... 22
To view a recorded image .......................................... 23
To delete an image ..................................................... 23
24 GETTING READY
About This Manual ..................................................... 24
General Guide ............................................................ 25
Camera 25
Lithium Ion Battery Charger (EX-Z60) 27
USB Cradle (EX-Z60DX) 27
Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 29
REC Mode 29
PLAY Mode 31
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 33
Attaching the Strap .................................................... 34
Power Requirements ................................................. 35
EX-Z60 (Bundled with Charger Unit) 35
EX-Z60DX (Bundled with USB cradle) 40
Low Battery Indicator 43
To replace the battery 44
Power Supply Precautions 45
Turning the Camera On and Off 49
Configuring Power Saving Settings 51
Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 52
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 55
To configure display language and clock settings 56

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Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 90
Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 92
Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually 93
Using Continuous Shutter .......................................... 95
Normal-speed continuous shutter 96
High-speed continuous shutter 96
Flash continuous shutter 96
Using the BEST SHOT Mode .................................... 97
Displaying Sample Scenes Individually 99
Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup 100
To delete a BEST SHOT user setup 102
Reducing the Effects of
Hand or Subject Movement ..................................... 102
Shooting with High Sensitivity ................................. 104
Recording Images of Business Cards and
Documents (Business Shot) .................................... 105
Before recording with Business Shot 106
To use Business Shot 106
Restoring an Old Photograph .................................. 107
Before trying to restore an old photograph 107
To restore an old photograph 108
Recording a Movie .................................................... 110
Specifying Movie Image Quality 111
Recording a Movie 112
Recording Audio ........................................................ 114
Adding Audio to a Snapshot 114
Recording Your Voice 115
58 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Recording an Image ................................................... 58
Aiming the Camera 58
Recording an Image 59
Using the easy Mode 63
Recording Precautions 65
Using Zoom ................................................................ 67
Optical Zoom 67
Digital Zoom 69
Using the Flash .......................................................... 71
Flash Unit Status 73
Changing the Flash Intensity Setting 74
Using Flash Assist 74
Using the Self-timer ................................................... 76
Specifying Image Size ............................................... 79
Specifying Image Quality ........................................... 80
82 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 82
Using Auto Focus 83
Using the Macro Mode 86
Using Pan Focus 87
Using the Infinity Mode 87
Using Manual Focus 88
Using Focus Lock 89

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Using the Histogram ................................................. 117
REC Mode Camera Settings ................................... 120
Assigning Functions to the [왗] and [왘] Keys 120
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 121
Turning Image Review On and Off 122
Using Icon Help 122
Specifying Power On Default Settings 123
Specifying ISO Sensitivity 125
Selecting the Metering Mode 126
Using the Filter Function 128
Specifying Outline Sharpness 128
Specifying Color Saturation 129
Specifying Contrast 129
Date Stamping Snapshots 130
Resetting the Camera 131
132 PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation ........................................ 132
Playing an Audio Snapshot 133
Zooming the Display Image ..................................... 134
Resizing an Image ................................................... 135
Cropping an Image................................................... 136
Keystone Correction ................................................ 138
Using Color Restoration to
Correct the Color of an Old Photograph .................. 139
Playing and Editing a Movie .................................... 141
Playing a Movie 141
Editing a Movie 142
Capturing a Still Image from a Movie
(MOTION PRINT) 146
Displaying the 9-image View ................................... 147
Displaying the Calendar Screen .............................. 148
Playing a Slideshow ................................................. 149
Using the Photo Stand Feature (EX-Z60DX) 152
Rotating the Display Image ...................................... 153
Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 154
To re-record audio 155
Playing Back a Voice Recording File ....................... 156
Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen ........... 157
Selecting the Video Output System 160
161 DELETING FILES
Deleting a Single File ............................................... 161
Deleting All Files ...................................................... 162

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163 FILE MANAGEMENT
Folders ..................................................................... 163
Memory Folders and Files 163
Protecting Files ........................................................ 164
To protect a single file 164
To protect all files in memory 165
Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 165
To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 165
To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 167
To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 168
To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 168
169 OTHER SETTINGS
Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 169
To configure sound settings 169
To set the confirmation tone volume level 169
To set the audio volume level for movie
and audio snapshot playback 170
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 170
Specifying the File Name Serial Number
Generation Method .................................................. 171
Setting the Clock ...................................................... 172
To select your Home Time zone 172
To set the current time and date 173
Changing the Date Format 173
Using World Time ..................................................... 174
To display the World Time screen 174
To configure World Time settings 174
Editing the Date and Time of an Image ................... 175
Changing the Display Language ............................. 176
Changing the USB Port Protocol ............................. 177
Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY)
Power On/Off Functions ........................................... 178
Formatting Built-in Memory ...................................... 179
180 USING A MEMORY CARD
Using a Memory Card .............................................. 181
To insert a memory card into the camera 181
To replace the memory card 182
Formatting a Memory Card 183
Copying Files ........................................................... 184
To copy all the files in built-in memory to
a memory card 185
To copy a specific file from a memory card to
built-in memory 186

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187 PRINTING IMAGES
DPOF ........................................................................ 188
To configure print settings for a single image 189
To configure print settings for all images 190
Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ............... 192
Date Printing 197
PRINT Image Matching III ........................................... 198
Exif Print ................................................................... 198
199 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 199
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 209
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to
a Computer ............................................................... 216
Memory Data ............................................................ 217
DCF Protocol 217
Memory Folder Structure 217
Image Files Supported by the Camera 219
220 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 220
Selecting the Software You Need 220
Computer System Requirements 222
Managing Images on a PC 223
Retouching, Reorienting, and Printing a Snapshot 226
Playing a Movie 228
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 229
User Registration 229
Exiting the Menu Application 229
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 230
Selecting the Software You Need 230
Computer System Requirements 231
Managing Images on a Macintosh 232
Playing a Movie 233
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 233
To register as a camera user 234
235 APPENDIX
Menu Reference ....................................................... 235
Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 238
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 241
If you have problems installing the USB driver... 246
Display Messages 247
Specifications ........................................................... 249

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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-Z60/EX-Z60DX.
• 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
• 6.0 million effective pixels
The CCD provides 6.37 million total pixels for images of
outstanding resolution and detail.
• 2.5-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen
• 8.3MB built-in memory
Images can be recorded without using a memory card.
• REC mode or PLAY mode power up (page 49)
Press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera
and enter the mode you want to use.
• easy mode (page 63)
This feature eliminates troublesome setups.
• 12X zoom (page 67)
3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom
• Flash Assist (page 74)
This feature compensates when flash intensity is not
strong enough, so images are better illuminated.
• Triple Self-timer (page 76)
The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times,
automatically.
■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.