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All example procedures in this User’s Guide are based on the EX-Z40. The same procedures also apply to the EX-Z30, unless specifically noted otherwise. E Digital Camera EX-Z30/EX-Z40 User’s Guide K871PCM1DMX-2 Thank you for purchasing this CASI...

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INTRODUCTION 2 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-24) US...

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INTRODUCTION 3 Contents 2 INTRODUCTION Unpacking .................................................................... 2 Features ....................................................................... 9 Precautions ......................................

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INTRODUCTION 4 45 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording an Image ................................................... 45 Aiming the Camera 45 Recording an Image 46 Recording Precautions 48 About Auto Focus 49 About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 49 Using the O...

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INTRODUCTION 5 92 PLAYBACK Basic Playback Operation .......................................... 92 Playing an Audio Snapshot 93 Flipping the Display.................................................... 94 Zooming the Display Image ........................

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INTRODUCTION 6 Using the Alarm ........................................................ 126 To set an alarm 126 Stopping the Alarm 127 Setting the Clock ...................................................... 127 To select your Home Time zone 127 To s...

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INTRODUCTION 7 166 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Using the Album Feature ......................................... 166 Creating an album 166 Selecting an Album Layout 168 Configuring Detailed Album Settings 168 Viewing Album Files 171 Saving an Al...

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INTRODUCTION 8 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. assume...

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INTRODUCTION 9 Features • High-resolution CCD for beautiful prints EX-Z30: 3.20 million pixels (3.34 million total pixels) EX-Z40: 4.00 million pixels (4.23 million total pixels) • 2.0-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen • Long battery life The c...

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INTRODUCTION 10 • Triple Self-timer mode (page 56) The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times, automatically. • Real-time histogram (page 84) An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you view the effect on overall image brightne...

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INTRODUCTION 11 Precautions General Precautions Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the EX-Z30/EX-Z40. All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the camera” refer to the CASIO EX-Z30/EX-Z40 Digital ...

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INTRODUCTION 12 • 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 i...

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INTRODUCTION 13 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 subj...

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INTRODUCTION 14 Lens • Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction. • Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can interfere with proper image recording...

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QUICK START GUIDE 15 QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! 1. Load the battery (page 26). 2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery (page 28). • Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchase...

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QUICK START GUIDE 16 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Press [] to select the language you want. 3. Press [SET] to register the language setting. 4. Use [], [], [], and [] to select the geographical area you want, and...

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QUICK START GUIDE 17 1. Press [ ] (PLAY). 2. Use [] and [] to scroll through the images. 1 2 To view a recorded image (See page 92 for details.) 1. Press [ ] (REC). • If the (Snapshot Mode) icon is not on the monitor screen, use the procedu...

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QUICK START GUIDE 18 1. Press [ ] (PLAY). 2. Press [] ( ). 3. Use [] and [] to display the image you want to delete. 4. Use [] and [] to select “Delete”. • To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything, select �...

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GETTING READY 19 GETTING READY This section contains information about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera. About This Manual This section contains information about the conventions used in this manual. ■ Terminolog...

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GETTING READY 20 5 1 2 3 4 6 ■ Front General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. Camera 1 Shutter release button 2 Power button 3 Flash 4 Microphone 5 Self-timer lamp 6 Lens 7 Viewf...

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GETTING READY 21 KJI I Battery compartment cover J Connector K Tripod screw hole * Use this hole when attaching to a tripod. ■ Bottom USB Cradle Simply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB cradle lets you perform the following tasks. • ...

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GETTING READY 22 Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status. REC mode 2 Focus Mode indicator None Auto Focus Macro Pan Focus Infinity Manual Focus 3 White balance indicat...

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GETTING READY 23 E F G D H D Digital zoom indicator E Shutter speed value • An out of range aperture or shutter speed causes the corresponding monitor screen value to turn amber. F Aperture value G ISO sensitivity H Zoom indicator • Left side ind...

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GETTING READY 24 PLAY mode 5 Quality FINE NORMAL ECONOMY 6 Built-in memory selected for data storage. Memory card selected for data storage. 7 Date and time 8 Battery capacity IMPORTANT! • Some information may not display properly if you display ...

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GETTING READY 25 Indicators on (page 22) Histogram on (page 84) Indicators off Monitor screen off Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Each press of the [DISP] button changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below. IMPORTANT! • ...

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GETTING READY 26 Attaching the Strap Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the illustration. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when using the camera to protect against accidentally dropping it. • The supplied str...

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GETTING READY 27 2. While pulling the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration, align the (– ) mark on the battery with the (– ) mark on the camera and slide the battery into the camera. (–) marks NP-40 Stopper 3. Swi...

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GETTING READY 28 To charge the battery 1. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN 5.3V] connector of the USB cradle, and then plug it in to a household power outlet. • Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchas...

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GETTING READY 29 2. Turn off the camera. 3. Set the camera onto the USB cradle. • Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on. • The [CHARGE] lamp on the USB cradle should turn red, indicating that charging has started. When...

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GETTING READY 30 • If the [CHARGE] lamp starts flashing red, it means that an error occurs while charging. An error can be caused by any of the following: a problem with the USB cradle, a problem with the camera, or a problem with the battery or ho...

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GETTING READY 31 Model Operation Number of Shots (CIPA)* 1 (Operating Time) Number of Shots, Continuous Recording* 2 (Operating Time) Continuous Playback* 3 (Continuous Snapshot Recording) Continuous Voice Recording* 4 EX-Z30 Apporoximate Battery Lif...

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GETTING READY 32 • The above values are based on a new battery starting from a full charge. Repeated charging shortens battery life. • Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash, zoom and other functions, and how long you leave po...

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GETTING READY 33 ■ Low Battery Indicator The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on the monitor screen changes as battery power is used. The indicator means that remaining battery power is low. Note that you will not be able to reco...

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GETTING READY 34 • Failure to observe any of the following precautions while using the battery creates the risk of overheating, fire, and explosion. — Never use any other type of charger except the optional charger unit specified for the battery....

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GETTING READY 35 ● PRECAUTIONS DURING USE • The battery is designed for use with this CASIO digital camera only. • Use only the USB cradle that comes with the camera or the specified optional charger unit to charge the battery. Never use any ot...

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GETTING READY 36 ■ USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions • Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage is outside the rating marked on the AC adaptor. Doing so can create the danger of fire or electric shock. Use only the bundled AC adaptor spec...

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GETTING READY 37 Turning the Camera On and Off ■ To turn on the camera Press the power button, [ ] (REC) button, or [ ] (PLAY) button. This will cause the green operation lamp to light momentarily, and then power will turn on. The mode the camera e...

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GETTING READY 38 ■ To turn off the camera Press the power button to turn off the camera. NOTE • You can setup the camera so it does not turn on when you press the [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) button, or to turn off when you press the [ ] (REC) or [ ...

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GETTING READY 39 5. Use [] and [] to change the currently selected setting, and then press [SET]. • Available Sleep settings are: “30 sec”, “1 min”, “2 min”, and “Off”. • Available Auto Power Off settings are: “2 min” an...

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GETTING READY 40 Settings Selection cursor (indicates the currently selected item) Tab [MENU] [  ][  ][  ][  ] [SET] 2. Press [MENU]. ● Menu Screen Operations When you want to do this: Move between tabs Move from the tab to the sett...

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GETTING READY 41 3. Press [] or [] to select the tab you want, and then press [SET] to move the selection cursor from the tab to the settings. 4. Use [] and [] to select the feature whose setting you want to configure, and then press [...

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GETTING READY 42 Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings Be sure to configure the following settings before using the camera to record images. • Display language • Home city • Date Style • Date and time Note that the current date and ...

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GETTING READY 43 To configure display language and clock settings 1. Press the power button, the [ ] (REC) or the [ ] (PLAY) button to turn on the camera. 2. Use [], [], [], and [] to select the language you want, and then press [SET]. : ...

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GETTING READY 44 6. Use [] and [] to change the date format setting, and then press [SET]. Example: December 24, 2004 Select this format: YY/MM/DD DD/MM/YY MM/DD/YY To display the date like this: 04/12/24 24/12/04 12/24/04 8. Press [SET] to reg...

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45 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTE • Your image will be blurred if you move the camera when pressing the shutter release button. Press the shutter release button carefully, taking care that there is no camera movement. This is especially important whe...

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46 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING N /OFF Recording an Image Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed in accordance with the brightness of the subject. Images you record are stored in the camera’s built-in memory, or to a memory card if you have one ...

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47 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Shutter release button It means this: The image is in focus. The image is not in focus. When you see this: Green focus frame Green operation lamp Red focus frame Flashing green operation lamp • Make sure you are not blockin...

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48 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 5. After making sure that the image is focused properly, press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to record. • The number of images that can be stored in memory depends on the image size and image quality s...

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49 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING About the REC Mode Monitor Screen • The image shown on the monitor screen in the REC mode is a simplified image for composing purposes. The actual image is recorded in accordance with the image quality setting currently sel...

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50 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Optical Viewfinder You can conserve battery power by turning off the camera’s monitor screen (page 25) and using the optical viewfinder to compose images. IMPORTANT! • The frame that is visible inside of the v...

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51 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using Zoom Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom. Optical Zoom The range of the optical zoom factor is shown below. Optical Zoom Factor Range: 1X to 3X 1. In the REC mode, press the zoo...

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52 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Digital Zoom Digital zoom is activated after you reach the maximum optical zoom factor (3X). It enlarges the part of the image at the center of the image screen. The range of the digital zoom factor is shown below. Digital Zo...

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53 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Flash Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Press [왔] ( ) to select the flash mode. • Each press of [왔] ( ) cycles through the flash mod...

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54 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 3. Record the image. IMPORTANT! • The flash unit of this camera fires a number of times when you record an image. The initial flashes are pre-flashes, which the camera uses to obtain information that it uses for exposure ...

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55 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Flash Unit Status You can find out the current flash unit status by pressing the shutter release button half way and checking the monitor screen and red operation lamp. Red operation lamp * The indicator is also shown on th...

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56 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Self-timer The self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10- second delay of the shutter release after you press the shutter release button. A Triple Self-timer feature lets you perform three consecutive self-...

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57 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • With the Triple Self-timer, the camera records a series of three images in the sequence described below. 1. The camera performs a 10-second countdown and then records the first image. 2. The camera prepares to record the ...

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58 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Specifying Image Size and Quality You can specify the image size and image quality to suit the type of image you are recording. To specify the image size “Image size” is the size of the image, expressed as the number of v...

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59 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTES • The following are guidelines for selecting the image size. ■EX-Z30 2048 x 1536 2048 x 1360(3:2) 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 When you want to do this:* Larger Smaller Use this setting:* Print the image on pa...

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60 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To specify image quality Compressing an image before storage can cause a deterioration of its quality. The more an image is compressed, the greater the loss of quality. The image quality setting specifies the compression rati...

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61 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS This section describes other powerful features and functions that are available for recording. Selecting the Focus Mode You can select one of five different focus modes: Auto Focus, Macro, Pan Fo...

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62 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Auto Focus As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter release button down half way. The following is the Auto Focus range. Range...

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63 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Specifying the Auto Focus Area You can use the following procedure to change the Auto Focus area used in the Auto Focus Mode and the Macro Mode. Note that the configuration of the focus frame changes in accordance wit...

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64 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Macro Mode The Macro mode lets you focus automatically on close up subjects. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter release button down half way. The following is the focus range in the ...

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65 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Infinity Mode The Infinity mode fixes focus at infinity (∞). Use this mode when recording scenery and other faraway images. 1. Keep pressing [왖] ( ) until the focus mode indicator shows “ ”. 2. Record ...

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66 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. While watching the image on the monitor screen, use [왗] and [왘] to focus. • Pressing [왗] or [왘] causes the area inside of the boundary displayed in step 1 to fill the monitor screen momentarily to aid in focu...

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67 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Keeping the shutter release button half way down, re- compose the image as you like. • This locks the focus on the subject that is currently within the focus frame. 3. When the image is composed the way you want, pre...

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68 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to change the exposure compensation value, and then press [SET]. • Pressing [SET] registers the displayed value. Up : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subje...

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69 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Adjusting White Balance The wavelengths of the light produced by various light sources (sunlight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make adjustments to compens...

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70 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Adjusting White Balance Manually Under some light sources, automatic white balance under the “Auto” setting can take a long time to complete. Also, the auto white balance range (color temperature range) is limited. Ma...

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71 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the BESTSHOT Mode Selecting one of the 21 BESTSHOT scenes automatically sets up the camera for recording a similar type of image. ■ Example Sample Scene • Portrait • Scenery • Night Scene • Night Scene Por...

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72 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • Sample scene number 4 is Coupling Shot scene (page 75). Sample scene number 5 is a Pre-shot scene (page 77). • BESTSHOT scenes were not recorded using this camera. They are provided as samples only. •...

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73 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 6. Use [왗] and [왘] to display the image whose setup you want to register as a BESTSHOT scene. 7. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Save”, and then press [SET]. • This registers the setup. • Now you can use the pr...

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74 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • BESTSHOT user setups are located in the camera’s built-in memory after the built-in sample scenes. • When a BESTSHOT user setup is recalled, the monitor screen in step 4 of the procedure on page 71 di...

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75 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Combined Images 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [왘]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “ BESTSHOT”, and then press [SET]. 4. Use [왗] and [�...

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76 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 5. Align the focus frame on the monitor screen with the subject you want on the left side of the image. • While “Coupling Shot” is selected, the “AF Area” (page 63) setting automatically becomes “Spot”. 6. P...

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77 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 8. When everything is aligned correctly, record the right side of the image. IMPORTANT! • Coupling Shot temporarily uses file memory to store data. You may get an error during Coupling Shot recording if there is not e...

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78 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Freeze the background on the monitor screen. • Record the image, using the background on the monitor screen as a guide. • This records the image. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “REC” tab, sele...

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79 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 6. Next, align the focus frame with the subject, composing the subject with the semi-transparent background shown on the monitor screen. • Pressing [MENU] any time after step 5 of the above procedure cancels the backgro...

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80 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “ Movie”, and then press [SET]. 4. Point the camera at the subject and then press the shutter release button. • Movie recording continues as long as remaining memory capacity allows...

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81 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS — The camera automatically switches to the Pan Focus mode (PF) (page 64) whenever you enter the Movie Mode. — The camera focuses automatically whenever you have Auto Focus (page 62) or Macro ( ) selected as the focus ...

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82 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [왘]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “ ( + )” and then press [SET]. • This enters the Snapshot Audio Mode. 4....

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83 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording Your Voice The Voice Recording Mode provides quick and easy recording of your voice. • Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format This is the Windows standard format for audio recording. The file extension of a...

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84 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Audio Recording Precautions • Keep the microphone on the front of the camera pointed at the subject. • Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers. • Good recording results are not possible ...

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85 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • When the histogram is too far to the left, it means that there are too many dark pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is dark. A histogram that is too far to the left may result in “black ou...

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86 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS REC Mode Camera Settings The following are the settings you can make before recording an image using a REC mode. • ISO sensitivity • Grid on/off • Image Review on/off • L/R key setting • Power on default setting...

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87 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • Under certain conditions, a high shutter speed in combination with a high ISO sensitivity setting can cause digital noise to appear inside of an image. For clean, good-quality images, use the lowest ISO s...

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88 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS To do this: Display images on the monitor screen for about one second immediately after they are recorded Do not display images immediately after they are recorded Select this setting: On Off Turning Image Review On and O...

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89 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Assigning Functions to the [왗] and [왘] Keys A “key customization” feature lets you configure the [왗] and [왘] keys so they change camera settings whenever they are pressed in the REC mode. After you configure t...

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90 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Power On Default Settings The camera’s “mode memory” feature lets you specify the power on default settings individually for the REC mode, flash mode, focus mode, white balance mode, ISO sensitivity, AF A...

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91 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Memory” tab, select the item you want to change, and then press [왘]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. To do this: Turn on ...

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92 PLAYBACK PLAYBACK 2. Use [왘] (forward) or [왗] (back) to scroll through files on the monitor screen. NOTES • Holding down [왗] or [왘] scrolls images at high speed. • In order to allow for faster playback image scrolling, the image that...

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93 PLAYBACK Playing an Audio Snapshot Perform the steps below to display an audio snapshot (indicated by a indicator) and play its audio. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [왗] and [왘] until the image you want is displayed. 2. Press [SET]. • This plays...

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94 PLAYBACK [SET] Shutter release button Flipping the Display The following procedure flips the image 180 degrees. This comes in handy when you want to show someone standing in front of you an image on the monitor screen. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [�...

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95 PLAYBACK Zooming the Display Image Perform the following procedure to zoom the image currently on the monitor screen up to four times its normal size. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [왗] and [왘] to display the image you want. 2. Press the zoom button...

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96 PLAYBACK Resizing an Image You can use the following procedure to change a snapshot image to either SXGA size (1280 x 960 pixels) or VGA size (640 x 480 pixels). • VGA is the optimum image size for attachment to e-mail messages or incorporation ...

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97 PLAYBACK Cropping an Image Use the following procedure when you want to crop a portion of an enlarged image and use the remaining part of the image as an e-mail attachment, Web page image, etc. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [왗] and [왘] to scroll th...

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98 PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • Cropping an image creates a new file that contains the cropped image. The file with the original image also remains in memory. • An image recorded using the 2048 x 1360 (3:2) pixel size (EX-Z30) and the 2304 x 1536 (3:2...

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99 PLAYBACK Playing a Movie Use the following procedure to play back a movie that was recorded in the movie mode. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [왗] and [왘] to scroll through images until the movie you want to play is displayed. 2. Press [SET]. • T...

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100 PLAYBACK Displaying the 9-image View The following procedure displays nine images on the monitor screen at the same time. 1. In the PLAY mode, press the zoom button ( ). • This displays the 9-image screen with the image that was on the monitor ...