Casio Exilim EX-Z600 User manual

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Digital Camera
EX-Z600
User’s Guide
K809FCM1DMX
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 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 .......................................................... 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
73 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 73
Using Auto Focus 74
Using the Macro Mode 77
Using Pan Focus 78
Using the Infinity Mode 78
Using Manual Focus 79
Using Focus Lock 80
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 81
Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 83
Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually 84
Using Continuous Shutter .......................................... 86
Normal-speed continuous shutter 87
High-speed continuous shutter 87
Flash continuous shutter 87
Using the BEST SHOT Mode .................................... 88
Displaying Sample Scenes Individually 90
Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup 91
To delete a BEST SHOT user setup 92
Reducing the Effects of Hand or Subject
Movement ................................................................... 93
Shooting with High Sensitivity ................................... 94
Recording Images of Business Cards and
Documents (Business Shot) ...................................... 95
Before recording with Business Shot 96
To use Business Shot 96
Restoring an Old Photograph .................................... 97
Before trying to restore an old photograph 97
To restore an old photograph 98
Recording a Movie ................................................... 100
Specifying Movie Image Quality 101
Recording a Movie 102
Recording Audio ....................................................... 104
Adding Audio to a Snapshot 104
Recording Your Voice 105
Using the Histogram ................................................. 107
REC Mode Camera Settings ................................... 110
Assigning Functions to the [왗] and [왘] Keys 110
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 111
Turning Image Review On and Off 112
Using Icon Help 112
Specifying Power On Default Settings 113
Specifying ISO Sensitivity 115
Selecting the Metering Mode 116
Using the Filter Function 118
Specifying Outline Sharpness 118
Specifying Color Saturation 119
Specifying Contrast 119
Resetting the Camera 120

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121 PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation ........................................ 121
Playing an Audio Snapshot 122
Zooming the Display Image ..................................... 123
Resizing an Image ................................................... 124
Cropping an Image................................................... 125
Keystone Correction ................................................. 127
Using Color Restoration to Correct the Color
of an Old Photograph ............................................... 128
Playing and Editing a Movie..................................... 130
Playing a Movie 130
Editing a Movie 131
Capturing a Still Image from a Movie
(MOTION PRINT) 135
Displaying the 9-image View .................................... 136
Displaying the Calendar Screen .............................. 137
Playing a Slideshow ................................................. 138
Using the Photo Stand Feature 141
Rotating the Display Image ...................................... 142
Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 143
To re-record audio 144
Playing Back a Voice Recording File ....................... 145
Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen ........... 146
Selecting the Video Output System 148
149 DELETING FILES
Deleting a Single File ............................................... 149
Deleting All Files ...................................................... 150
151 FILE MANAGEMENT
Folders ...................................................................... 151
Memory Folders and Files 151
Protecting Files ........................................................ 152
To protect a single file 152
To protect all files in memory 153
Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 153
To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 153
To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 155
To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 156
To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 156

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157 OTHER SETTINGS
Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 157
To configure sound settings 157
To set the confirmation tone volume level 157
To set the audio volume level for movie and audio
snapshot playback 158
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 158
Specifying the File Name Serial Number
Generation Method .................................................. 159
Setting the Clock ...................................................... 160
To select your Home Time zone 160
To set the current time and date 161
Changing the Date Format 161
Using World Time ..................................................... 162
To display the World Time screen 162
To configure World Time settings 162
Editing the Date and Time of an Image ................... 163
Changing the Display Language .............................. 164
Changing the Brightness of the Monitor Screen ..... 165
Changing the USB Port Protocol ............................. 166
Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY)
Power On/Off Functions ........................................... 167
Formatting Built-in Memory...................................... 168
169 USING A MEMORY CARD
Using a Memory Card .............................................. 170
To insert a memory card into the camera 170
To replace the memory card 171
Formatting a Memory Card 172
Copying Files ............................................................ 173
To copy all the files in built-in memory
to a memory card 174
To copy a specific file from a memory card to
built-in memory 175
176 PRINTING IMAGES
DPOF ........................................................................ 177
To configure print settings for a single image 178
To configure print settings for all images 179
Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ............... 180
Date Printing 184
PRINT Image Matching III ........................................... 185
Exif Print ................................................................... 185

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186 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ......... 186
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 194
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a
Computer .................................................................. 198
Memory Data ............................................................ 199
DCF Protocol 199
Memory Folder Structure 200
Image Files Supported by the Camera 201
203 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 203
Selecting the Software You Need 203
Computer System Requirements 205
Managing Images on a PC 206
Retouching, Reorienting, and Printing a Snapshot 209
Playing a Movie 211
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 212
User Registration 212
Exiting the Menu Application 212
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 213
Selecting the Software You Need 213
Computer System Requirements 214
Managing Images on a Macintosh 215
Playing a Movie 216
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 216
To register as a camera user 217
218 APPENDIX
Menu Reference ....................................................... 218
Indicator Lamp Reference ........................................ 221
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 224
If you have problems installing the USB driver... 229
Display Messages 230
Specifications ........................................................... 232

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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-Z600.
•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
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• Other company, product and service names used
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CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except as stipulated
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applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

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Features
• 6.0 million effective pixels
The CCD provides 6.18 million total pixels for images of
outstanding resolution and detail.
• 2.7-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen
• 8.3MB 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 146), and to transfer images to a computer
(page 186). A Photo Stand feature lets you view images
while the camera is on the cradle (page 141).
• 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
• Flash Assist (page 65)
This feature compensates when flash intensity is not
strong enough, so images are better illuminated.
■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.
• Auto Macro (page 74)
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 75)
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 76)
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 86)
In addition to normal-speed continuous shutter, you can
also select high-speed continuous shutter or flash
continuous shutter.
• BEST SHOT (page 88)
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. A [BS] (BEST
SHOT) button provides direct access to BEST SHOT
sample scenes.
• Business Shot (page 95)
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 97)
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 100)
VGA size, 30 fps, Motion JPEG format
• Audio Snapshot mode (page 104)
Use this mode to record snapshots that also include
audio.
• Voice Recording (page 105)
Quick and easy recording of voice input.