Casio EXILIM EX-Z1200 Manuel d'utilisateur

1EDigital CameraUser’s GuideThank you for purchasing this CASIO product.• Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’s Gu

10QUICK START BASICS Using the USB Cradle to Charge1. Plug the USB cradle into a household power outlet.2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle.AC ad

100SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT• The following functions are disabled when shooting with face recognition.–Multi AF– Continuous Shutter– Histogram

101SHOOTING A MOVIESHOOTING A MOVIEBefore shooting a movie, you should specify a movie image quality setting. Movie image quality is a standard that d

102SHOOTING A MOVIEMovie File FormatsMovies normally are recorded using H.264/AVC MOV format.Movies you shoot with your camera can be played back on a

103SHOOTING A MOVIE5. Press the shutter button again to stop shooting.Each movie can be up to 10 minutes long. Movie recording stops automatically aft

104SHOOTING A MOVIEMovie Recording Precautions• You cannot use flash while shooting a movie.• The camera also records audio. Note the following points

105SHOOTING A MOVIEShort Movie shoots a movie that starts four seconds before the shutter button is pressed and ends four seconds after it is pressed.

106SHOOTING A MOVIEIMPORTANT!• Movie data is continually recorded and stored in a buffer before you press the shutter button. Keep the camera pointed

107SHOOTING A MOVIE5. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to select the “Past Movie” scene and then press [SET].6. With the camera pointed at the subject, pres

108USING BEST SHOTUSING BEST SHOTWith BEST SHOT, you simply select the sample scene that is like the one you are trying to shoot, and the camera sets

109USING BEST SHOT• This will enter the BEST SHOT mode or MOVIE BEST SHOT mode and display a list of sample scenes as shown below.2. Use [S], [T], [W]

11QUICK START BASICS(pages 211, 215)The settings on this page are required the first time you turn on the camera after purchasing it.• If you make a m

110USING BEST SHOTNOTE• You also can press [SET], select the top option (Recording mode) in the control panel, and then select either (BEST SHOT) or

111USING BEST SHOTDisplaying Detailed Information about a BEST SHOT SceneTo find out more about a scene, select it with the red boundary on the scene

112USING BEST SHOT Creating Your Own BEST SHOT ScenesYou can use the procedure below to save the setups of snapshots or movies that you shot as BEST

113USING BEST SHOTNOTE• Registering a snapshot creates a snapshot setup, while registering a movie creates a movie setup. A snapshot setup can be used

114USING BEST SHOT5. Use [S] and [T] to select “Delete” and then press [SET].This will delete the BEST SHOT user scene you selected and display the ne

115USING BEST SHOTIMPORTANT!• High Sensitivity is disabled following an automatic flash operation using the “Auto Flash” or “Red Eye” setting, or whil

116USING BEST SHOTBEST SHOT has two Business Shot scenes from which to choose. Selecting a Business Shot Scene1. In a REC mode, press [BS].2. Use [S]

117USING BEST SHOT2. Use [W] and [X] to select the candidate you want to use for correction.3. Use [S] and [T] to select “Correct” and then press [SET

118USING BEST SHOTYou can use this procedure to shoot a portrait and then print it out in a variety of different standard ID photo sizes.The following

119USING BEST SHOT2. Align the guidelines that appear on the monitor screen with the subject in the recorded image.Align the subject so the head fills

12QUICK START BASICS6. Use [S] and [T] to select the date format and then press [SET].Example: December 19, 20077. Set the date and the time.Use [W] a

120USING BEST SHOT Printing an ID PhotoPrinting an ID photo image will print the same image in various sizes on a single sheet of paper. Then you can

121USING BEST SHOTNOTE• When the camera is at an angle to the photograph you are recording, the shape of the photograph may appear distorted in the re

122USING BEST SHOT3. Use [S] and [T] to select “Trim” and then press [SET].This displays a cropping boundary on the monitor screen.• To cancel the cor

123USING BEST SHOTYou can create a multi-snapshot image by recording snapshots into the frames that are arranged in a preset pattern. This lets you cr

124USING BEST SHOT5. Press the shutter button again to record the next snapshot.• If you are shooting into a three-frame layout, press the shutter but

125USING BEST SHOTWith auto tracking, a boundary area follows a moving subject, making it easy to snap an image with the subject in the center.1. In a

126USING BEST SHOTIMPORTANT!• Only the part of the image within the cropping boundary will be recorded.• The image size for this operation is fixed au

127ADVANCED SETTINGSADVANCED SETTINGSYour camera provides you with the five focus modes described below. The initial factory default focus mode is Aut

128ADVANCED SETTINGSPerform the following steps to change the focus mode.1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].2. On the “REC” tab, select “Focus” and then p

129ADVANCED SETTINGS2. When the image is focused, press the shutter button the rest of the way to shoot.IMPORTANT!• During movie recording, the Auto F

13QUICK START BASICS(page 47) Loading a Memory Card into the CameraWhen a memory card is loaded, the camera stores images you shoot on the card.NOTE•

130ADVANCED SETTINGSNOTE• When Macro Focus cannot focus properly because the subject is too far away, the camera will switch to the Auto Focus range a

131ADVANCED SETTINGSAuto Focus and Macro Focus Shooting TipsChanging the Auto Focus AreaUse the following procedure to change the metering area used f

132ADVANCED SETTINGSNOTE• When you select “ Multi” as the focus area, nine focus frames appear on the monitor screen. The camera will automatically d

133ADVANCED SETTINGSUsing Focus Lock“Focus lock” is the name of a technique you can use when you want to shoot an image in which the subject to be foc

134ADVANCED SETTINGSQuick ShutterIf you press the shutter button all the way without waiting for Auto Focus while Quick Shutter is turned on, the came

135ADVANCED SETTINGSUsing Fixed Focus (Pan Focus)Pan Focus (PF) is available during movie recording only. Pan Focus fixes focus for a relatively wide

136ADVANCED SETTINGS2. Use [W] and [X] to focus the image, as you view the results on the monitor screen.At this time the image that is within the bou

137ADVANCED SETTINGSYou can turn on the camera’s Anti Shake feature to reduce image blur due to subject movement or hand movement when shooting a movi

138ADVANCED SETTINGSIMPORTANT!• While the “Anti Shake” setting is “ Auto” or “ Camera Shake”, half pressing the shutter will cause the camera to vib

139ADVANCED SETTINGSYou can turn on the camera’s REC light (AF assist/REC light/self-time lamp) when shooting where lighting is dim. You can turn on t

14QUICK START BASICS Formatting a Memory CardBefore you can use a memory card with your camera, you must format it.IMPORTANT!• Formatting a memory ca

140ADVANCED SETTINGS To use the REC light to record a movie1. In a REC mode, press [SET].2. Use [S] and [T] to select the top option in the operation

141ADVANCED SETTINGSYou can manually adjust an image’s exposure value (EV value) before shooting it. This feature helps to achieve better results when

142ADVANCED SETTINGS4. After the EV value is the way you want, press [SET] to apply it.The exposure compensation value you set remains in effect until

143ADVANCED SETTINGSNOTE• When “Auto” is selected for the white balance setting, the camera automatically determines the white point of the subject. C

144ADVANCED SETTINGS Configuring the White Balance Setting ManuallyUnder complex lighting conditions, the preset white balance settings may not be ab

145ADVANCED SETTINGSISO sensitivity is a value that expresses sensitivity to light. A larger value indicates higher sensitivity, which is better for s

146ADVANCED SETTINGSThe metering mode determines what part of the subject is metered for exposure.1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].2. On the “Quality” t

147ADVANCED SETTINGSIMPORTANT!• The metering mode will change to “Center Weighted” automatically if you change the EV shift value (page 141) to anythi

148ADVANCED SETTINGS3. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].• You can also correct the dynamic range of a photograph yo

149ADVANCED SETTINGSThe camera’s filter feature lets you add color tints to your images as you shoot them. The color effect look just like what you wo

15QUICK START BASICS(page 62)1. Press [ ] to turn on the camera.This enters a REC mode and displays “ ” (Snapshot mode icon) on the monitor screen.• I

150ADVANCED SETTINGSUse the following procedure to adjust the saturation of colors in your images.1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].2. On the “Quality” t

151ADVANCED SETTINGSYou can have the snapshot’s recording date only, or date and time stamped in the lower right corner of the image.1. In a REC mode,

152ADVANCED SETTINGSThe on-screen histogram that provides a graphic representation of the current exposure of the image. You can also display the hist

153ADVANCED SETTINGSExample HistogramsA histogram towards the left side results when the overall image is dark. A histogram that is too far to the lef

154ADVANCED SETTINGSThe following functions are also available in a REC mode to help make your digital image more efficient and enjoyable.• Assign fun

155ADVANCED SETTINGS1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].2. On the “REC” tab, select “L/R Key”, and then press [X].3. Use [S] and [T] to select the function

156ADVANCED SETTINGSDisplaying the Image You Just Recorded (Image Review)When you purchase your camera, it is initially configured with the Image Revi

157ADVANCED SETTINGSIMPORTANT!• The icons listed below do not appear on the display while icon help is turned off.– Flash mode icon (page 76)– White

158ADVANCED SETTINGS4. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].* Optical zoom position only.To do this:Select this setting

159ADVANCED SETTINGSResetting the Camera to Its Initial Factory DefaultsUse the following procedure when you want to return to the camera to its initi

16QUICK START BASICSSnapshot Image Size and Image QualityYour camera lets you select from among various image size and quality settings. Note that ima

160VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIESVIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIESUse the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s monitor screen.1. Press [ ] t

161VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIESNOTE• Holding down [W] or [X] scrolls at high speed.• The image that initially appears when scrolling may appear to be

162VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIESAudio Playback ControlsYou can adjust volume while playback is in progress or paused only.Use the following procedure t

163VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIESTo switch to a REC modePress [ ].Movie Playback ControlsIMPORTANT!• Playback may not be possible for movies not recorde

164VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIESPlaying Back a Movie with Anti ShakeUse the following procedure when you want to play back a movie with Anti Shake. Ant

165VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIESImages (Select the files you want to include in the slideshow.)• All images: Includes all snapshots, movies, and audio

166VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES4. Use [S] and [T] to select “Start” and then press [SET] to start the slideshow.The slideshow is performed in accordan

167VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES Changing the Background MusicYou can change from the built-in background music that plays when you execute “Effect” t

168VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES3. Create a folder named “SSBGM”.4. Double-click the “SSBGM” folder you created and copy the background music file to i

169VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES Playing a Slideshow on the USB Cradle (Photo Stand)You can play a slideshow on the camera while it is mounted on the

17QUICK START BASICS(page 160)1. Press [ ] to enter the PLAY mode.If there are multiple images in memory, use [W] and [X] to scroll through them. To

170VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIESTo stop a slideshowPress the USB cradle’s [PHOTO] button. This will turn off the camera.IMPORTANT!• The battery does no

171VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES3. Turn on the TV and select its video input mode.If the TV has more than one video input, select the one where the USB

172VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIESNOTE• You can use the camera’s USB cradle to connect to a DVD recorder or video deck and record images from the camera.

173VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIESIMPORTANT!• Select the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) that matches the type of TV you plan to use. You may also need to con

174VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIESTo zoom back out, slide the zoom controller towards [] ().• If display indicators are turned on, an indicator in the lo

175VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIESUse the following procedure to display a calendar, which shows the first image recorded on each date of a particular mo

176VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIESIMPORTANT!• Note following points about how certain editing functions of the camera affect the date with which the imag

177EDITING IMAGESEDITING IMAGESYou can reduce the size of a snapshot and save the result as a separate snapshot. The original snapshot is also retaine

178EDITING IMAGESIMPORTANT!• You cannot resize a VGA (640 × 480 pixels) size image.• Resizing a snapshot shot with an aspect ratio of 16:9 or 3:2 will

179EDITING IMAGES4. Use the zoom controller to zoom, and [S], [T], [W], and [X] to move around the zoomed image to display the part you want to extrac

18QUICK START BASICS(page 101)1. Press [ ] to enter a REC mode.2. Press [SET].3. Use [S] and [T] to select the top option in the operation panel (Reco

180EDITING IMAGES4. Use [W] and [X] to select the candidate you want to correct.5. Use [S] and [T] to select “Correct” and then press [SET].• Select “

181EDITING IMAGES6. Move the zoom controller left and right to zoom the cropping boundary.7. Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to move the selection boundary

182EDITING IMAGESUse the procedure in this section to change the date and time of a previously recorded image.1. In the PLAY mode, use [W] and [X] to

183EDITING IMAGESPerform the following procedure to rotate the image currently on the monitor screen. This feature comes in handy with a snapshot that

184EDITING IMAGESYou can use the following procedure to insert snapshots into the frames of a layout and produce a new image that contains multiple sn

185EDITING IMAGES7. Use [W] and [X] to select the snapshot for the layout and then press [SET].8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 for all of the other frames in

186EDITING IMAGESYou can use the white balance setting to select a light sou rce type for a recorded image, which will affect the colors of the image.

187EDITING IMAGES• Normally, the initially selected white balance setting on the above menu is the one that was used when you originally recorded the

188EDITING IMAGES4. Use [S] and [T] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].• To cancel the brightness adjustment operation, press [W] or

189EDITING IMAGESIMPORTANT!• Performing Dynamic Range correction on an image causes the new (corrected) version to be stored as a separate file.• When

19QUICK START BASICSMovie Image QualityYour camera lets you select from among six image quality settings (UHQ, UHQ Wide, HQ, HQ Wide, Normal, LP) for

190EDITING IMAGESIMPORTANT!• When you edit a movie, only the result is saved. The original movie is not retained. Once you perform an editing operatio

191EDITING IMAGES5. Select the frame (point) where you want to cut the movie.• To cancel the cut operation, press [MENU]. This will return to the scre

192EDITING IMAGES7. In response to the confirmation message that appears, use [S] and [T] to select “Yes” and then press [SET].• To cancel movie editi

193EDITING IMAGES1. In the PLAY mode, use [W] and [X] to scroll through images and display the movie that contains the frame you want to use.2. Press

194USING AUDIOUSING AUDIOThe dubbing feature of your camera lets you add audio to a snapshot after you shoot it. A snapshot that includes audio (regar

195USING AUDIO Re-recording Snapshot AudioIMPORTANT!• Note that you cannot restore the original audio once you delete or re-record the audio of a sna

196USING AUDIOVoice Recording lets you record audio only, without a snapshot or movie.Using built-in memory only, you get up to about 35 minutes of Vo

197USING AUDIONOTE• You can also play back Voice Recording data on your computer using Windows Media Player or QuickTime.• Your camera supports the fo

198MANAGING YOUR FILESMANAGING YOUR FILESYour camera treats each snapshot, movie, and Voice Recording, as a separate file.You can delete, protect, and

199MANAGING YOUR FILESNOTE• You can view folder and file names on your computer. For details about how file names are displayed on the camera’s monito

2UNPACKINGUNPACKINGAs you unpack your camera, check to make sure that all items shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your origina

20QUICK START BASICS(page 162)The film-like frame that appears on the monitor screen indicates that this is an image from a movie.1. Press [ ] to ente

200MANAGING YOUR FILES4. Use [S] and [T] to select “On” and then press [SET].An image that is protected is indicated by the “ ” icon.5. Now you can re

201MANAGING YOUR FILESThe FAVORITE folder is located in the camera’s built-in memory, and you can use it to store personal snapshots that you do not w

202MANAGING YOUR FILES Viewing Snapshots in the FAVORITE Folder1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2. On the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites” and then pr

203MANAGING YOUR FILESFiles can be copied from the camera’s built-in memory to a memory card, or from a memory card to built-in memory.This makes it p

204MANAGING YOUR FILES Copying a Single File from a Memory Card to Built-in MemoryWith this procedure, files must be copied one-by-one.1. Load the me

205DELETING FILESDELETING FILESYou can delete files you no longer need, or after you transfer them to your computer’s hard disk or print them. This fr

206DELETING FILES1. In the PLAY mode, press [T] ( ).2. Use [S] and [T] to select “All Files Delete” and then press [SET].3. In response to the confirm

207OTHER SETTINGSOTHER SETTINGSYour camera lets you configure the following sound settings.• Type of sound and volume for shutter release and other op

208OTHER SETTINGS Setting the Operation Tone Volume Level1. Press [MENU].2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds” and then press [X].3. Use [S] and [T

209OTHER SETTINGSYou can configure the camera to display a startup screen of an image you recorded, whenever you turn it on.• Even if you configure st

21QUICK START BASICS(page 205)You can use the following procedure to delete files you have transferred to your computer’s hard disk, images you have p

210OTHER SETTINGSUse the following procedure to specify the rule that governs generation of the serial number used in file names (page 198).1. Press [

211OTHER SETTINGSWhen changing the date and time setting, be sure to do so for your Home City (the location where you normally use the camera). If you

212OTHER SETTINGS Setting the Date and Time for Your Home City1. Press [MENU].2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “Adjust” and then press [X].3. Set the d

213OTHER SETTINGSNOTE• This setting also affects the Operation Panel date format as shown below (page 56).You can use the World Time screen to view th

214OTHER SETTINGS4. Use [S] and [T] to select “City” and then press [X].• To configure the summer time setting, use [S] and [T] to select “DST” and th

215OTHER SETTINGSYou can use the procedure below to select a display text language.• The number and types of languages depend on the geographic area w

216OTHER SETTINGSYou can use the procedure below to change the USB communication protocol that is used when exchanging data with a computer, printer,

217OTHER SETTINGSYou configure the camera so it does not turn on when you press the [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) button, or to turn off when you press the

218OTHER SETTINGSFormatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it.IMPORTANT!• Note that data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered

219PRINTINGPRINTINGThere are three different methods you can use for printing images.Types of PrintingProfessional Print Service (page 220)Take the me

22INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION BEST SHOT for beautiful shots simply by selecting a sample image built into the cameraSimply select the scene that is simi

220PRINTING Printing Precautions• See the documentation that comes with your printer for information about print quality and paper settings.• Contact

221PRINTING Printing on a Printer that Supports PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINTYou can connect the camera directly to a PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT

222PRINTING5. Turn off the camera and place it onto the USB cradle.6. Turn on the printer.7. Load paper into the printer.8. Press the USB cradle’s [US

223PRINTING11.Use [S] and [T] to specify the print option you want.If you want to print a specific image:Select “1 Image” and then press [SET]. After

224PRINTINGDPOF (Digital Print Order Format) lets you specify which images you want to print, the number of copies, and whether date stamping is turne

225PRINTING5. Use [S] and [T] to specify the number of copies.• You can specify up to 99 for the number of copies. Specify 0 if you do not want to pri

226PRINTINGClear DPOF settings when you no longer need them!DPOF settings are not cleared automatically after printing is complete. This means that if

227PRINTING• You can insert dates using the bundled Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM (page 230) software (Windows only).• Request date stamping when orderi

228PRINTING Exif PrintPrinting on a printer that also supports Exif Print (Exif 2.2) uses information about shooting conditions recorded with the ima

229USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERUSING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERConnecting the camera to a computer with the bundled USB cable provides you with th

23INTRODUCTION Powerful Print Features• DPOF feature for easy specification of date stamping and the number of copies (page 224)• Timestamp feature t

230USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERThe procedures you need to perform when using the camera with your computer and when using the bundled software are

231USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTEREdit moviesVista/XP/2000Movie Wizard 3.2 SE VCD• You also need to install DirectX, Microsoft Windows Media Player,

232USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Computer System Requirements for Bundled SoftwareComputer system requirements are different for each of the appli

233USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERMovie Wizard 3.2 SE VCDVideoStudio 10 Plus for CASIO (Trial Version)* 30-day trial versionIMPORTANT!• For details a

234USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERViewing and Storing Images on a ComputerYou can view and store images (snapshot and movie files) on your computer b

235USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER2. On the menu screen, click the “Language” down arrow button and then select the “English”.• You could also click

236USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER1. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN 5.3V] connector of the USB cradle and then plug it in to a househol

237USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER3. Press the camera’s [ON/OFF] button to turn it on and then press [MENU].• Do not place the camera on the USB crad

238USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERCamera-Computer ConnectionPressing the cradle’s [USB] button puts it into the USB mode, which is indicated by the U

239USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing Camera Images on Your ComputerAfter connecting the camera to your computer, you can view camera images on

24INTRODUCTION CopyrightsExcept for your own personal enjoyment, unauthorized use of image, movie, audio, or music files without permission of the co

240USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Saving an Image on Your ComputerIn order to work on an image or put it into an album, you must first save it to y

241USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERIMPORTANT!• Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files that are in the camera’s bui

242USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERTransfer of Images from the Camera and Management of Images on the ComputerTo manage images on your computer, you n

243USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER1. On your computer, click “Start”, “All Programs”, “Accessories”, “System Tools” and then “System Information”.2.

244USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER3. Click “QuickTime 7” to select it and then click “Read me”.• “Read me” files contain important information about

245USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTEREditing a MovieIn order to edit movies on your PC, you need to install Movie Wizard 3.2 SE VCD from the bundled CD-

246USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERTransferring Images to the CameraIn order to return images from your computer memory back to the camera, install Ph

247USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Transferring image files to the camera1. First, connect the camera to your computer.• See page 235 for informatio

248USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER4. Follow the instructions that appear on the display to transfer the image file to the camera.• The image transfer

249USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER5. Use your mouse to select the area of the screen you want to capture.Move your mouse pointer to the upper left co

25INTRODUCTION• Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM was developed based on HOT ALBUM, which is copyrighted by HOTALBUMcom, Inc., and Photo Loader, which is co

250USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERViewing User Documentation (PDF Files)1.Start up your computer, and place the bundled CD-ROM into its CD-ROM drive.

251USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERInstall the required software in accordance with what version of the Macintosh OS you are running and what you want

252USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Connecting the Camera to Your Computer the First Time1. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN 5.3V] connec

253USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER3. Press the camera’s [ON/OFF] button to turn it on and then press [MENU].• Do not place the camera on the USB crad

254USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERCamera-Macintosh ConnectionPressing the cradle’s [USB] button puts it into the USB mode, which is indicated by the

255USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing Camera Images on Your MacintoshAfter connecting the camera to your Macintosh, you can view camera images

256USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERIMPORTANT!• Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files that are in the camera’s bui

257USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERTransfer of Images from the Camera and Management of Images on Your MacintoshIf you are running Mac OS X, you can m

258USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERViewing User Documentation (PDF Files)You must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer

259USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Other types of computersUse either of the method described below.– Use a commercially available memory card reade

26INTRODUCTION• The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.• The content of this manual has been checked at each step of the pro

260USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Memory Folder Structure(DCIM Folder)(Recording Folder)(Image File)(Movie File)(Audio File)(Audio Snapshot Image F

261USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER• DPOF File FolderFolder that contains DPOF files, etc.• Snapshot BEST SHOT FolderFolder that contains snapshot BES

262USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Built-in Memory and Memory Card Data Handling Precautions• When saving camera data to a computer hard disk, MO di

263APPENDIXAPPENDIXThe numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each part is explained. CameraFrontBackGeneral Guide1Zoom Controller (pages 73

264APPENDIXBottombsSpeaker (page 161)btTripod HoleUse this hole when attaching to a tripod.ckCradle Contact (page 39)clBattery/Memory Card Slots (page

265APPENDIXThe monitor screen uses various indicators, icons, and values to keep you informed of the camera’s status.• The sample screens in this sect

266APPENDIX Movie Recording ModePanel : OnPanel : Off31 289647516 3 2745891Focus Mode (page 127)2Remaining Movie Memory Capacity (page 283)3Recording

267APPENDIX Snapshot Playback Mode1File Type (page 160)2Protect Indicator (page 199)3Folder Name/File Name (page 198)4Snapshot Image Quality (page 69

268APPENDIXThe tables in this section show the items that appears on the menus that appear on the monitor screen when you press [MENU]. The items incl

269APPENDIXQuality Tab MenuMemory REC Mode: On / Off*Flash: On* / OffFocus: On / Off*White Balance: On / Off*ISO: On / Off*AF Area: On* / OffMetering:

27INTRODUCTION Take test shots before shooting the final shot.• Before shooting your final image, shoot a test shot to ensure that the camera is reco

270APPENDIXSet Up Tab MenuSharpness +2 / +1 / 0* / –1 / –2Saturation +2 / +1 / 0* / –1 / –2Contrast +2 / +1 / 0* / –1 / –2Flash Intensity +2 / +1 / 0*

271APPENDIX PLAY ModePLAY Tab Menu“Set Up” Tab• The contents of the “Set Up” tab are the same in a REC mode and PLAY mode.Slideshow Start* / Images /

272APPENDIXThe tables in this section show the items that appears on the menus that appear on the monitor screen when you press [DISP]. Most of these

273APPENDIX REC ModeIMPORTANT!• Never remove the memory card from the camera while the operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so will cause the imag

274APPENDIX USB Cradle Indicator LampsThe USB cradle has two indicator lamps: a [CHARGE] lamp and a USB lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate

275APPENDIXFinding the Problem and Fixing ItTroubleshooting GuideProblem Possible Causes and ActionPower SupplyPower does not turn on. 1) The battery

276APPENDIXThe subject is out of focus in the recorded image.The image may not be focused properly. When composing the image, make sure the subject is

277APPENDIXAn image I shot was not saved.1) Camera power may have been turned off before the save operation was complete, which will result in the ima

278APPENDIXPlaybackThe color of the playback image is different from what appears on the monitor screen when shooting.Sunlight or light from another s

279APPENDIXIf you have problems installing the USB driver...You may not be able to install the USB driver properly if you use the USB cable to connect

28INTRODUCTION Display Panel• Do not apply strong pressure to the LCD panel surface or subject it to strong impact. Doing so can cause the display pa

280APPENDIXDisplay MessagesALERT The camera’s protection function may have activated becau se camera temperature is too high. Turn off the camera and

281APPENDIXLoad paper! The printer ran out of paper while printing.Memory Full Memory is full with images you recorded and/or of files saved by editin

282APPENDIX Main Specification Camera FunctionsSpecificationsProduct Type Digital CameraModel EX-Z1200Image FilesFormatSnapshots:JPEG (Exif Version

283APPENDIX3M(2048 × 1536)Fine 2.0 MB 5 images 483 imagesNormal 1.15 MB 10 images 841 imagesEconomy 720 KB 15 images 1343 imagesVGA(640 × 480)Fine 330

284APPENDIX* The number of image values is approximate and are provided for reference only. The actual number of images you may be able to record may

285APPENDIXExposure ControlLight Metering: Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot by CCDExposure: Program AEExposure Compensation: –2EV to +2EV (in 1/3E

286APPENDIX Power RequirementsApproximate Battery Life:The values below indicate the amount of time under the conditions defined below, until power a

287APPENDIX*1Number of Shots (CIPA Standard)• Temperature: 23°C (73°F)• Monitor Screen: On• Zoom operation between full wide to full telephoto every 3

288APPENDIX Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-40) USB Cradle (CA-36) Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type) (AD-C52G)• Power cord precautions for use i

289CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD.6-2, Hon-machi 1-chomeShibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, JapanMA0801-DM10

29INTRODUCTION Water and Foreign Matter• Water, other liquids, or foreign matter (especially metal) getting inside the camera creates the risk of fir

3CONTENTSCONTENTSUNPACKING 2QUICK START BASICS 9First, charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Configuring Display Language, D

30INTRODUCTION Disassembly and Modification• Never try to take the camera apart or modify it in any way. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock,

31INTRODUCTION Rechargeable Battery• Use only the specified charger unit or the specified device to charge the battery. Attempting to charge the batt

32INTRODUCTION• If a battery is to be used by young children, make sure that a responsible adult makes them aware of the precautions and proper handli

33INTRODUCTION• Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.• Misuse of the AC adaptor creates th

34INTRODUCTION Battery Life• Battery continuous operation times provided in this manual represent the approximate amount of time before the camera tu

35INTRODUCTION Operating Environment• The operating temperature range of the camera is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).• Do not place the camera in any o

36INTRODUCTION Caring for your camera• Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the lens surface can interfere with proper operation of the ca

37GETTING READYGETTING READYYour camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40).IMPORTANT!• Use of any type of battery other than NP-

38GETTING READY3. Close the battery cover.Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it securely into place as you press it against the camera.The

39GETTING READY3. With the camera positioned so the monitor screen is facing towards you as shown in the illustration, place it onto the USB cradle.Th

4CONTENTSSHOOTING A SNAPSHOT 62Specifying the Recording Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Holding the Camera Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40GETTING READYIf the [CHARGE] lamp flashes redThis indicates that the camera or battery is faulty, or that the battery is loaded in the camera incorr

41GETTING READY Battery Power Conservation Tips• When you do not need to use the flash, select “ ” (flash off) for the flash setting (page 76).• Enab

42GETTING READYReplacing the Battery1.Open the battery cover.2. With the camera oriented with its monitor screen facing upwards as shown in the illust

43GETTING READY Storage Precautions• Though a rechargeable lithium ion battery provides high capacity in a compact configuration, long-term storage w

44GETTING READY Turning Power OnTo turn power on and enter a REC modePress [ON/OFF] (Power) or [ ] (REC).To turn power on and enter the PLAY modePres

45GETTING READYNOTE• You can configure the camera so power does not turn on when you press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY). You can also configure the camera

46GETTING READY• Sleep and Auto Power Off always operate as described below in the PLAY mode, regardless of their current PLAY mode settings.– Sleep d

47GETTING READYYou can store images you shoot with the camera on a memory card. It is up to you to purchase a commercially available memory card. In a

48GETTING READYIMPORTANT!• See the instructions that come with the memory card for information about how to use it.• Certain types of cards can slow d

49GETTING READYLoading a Memory Card into the CameraIMPORTANT!• Make sure you always turn off the camera before loading or removing a memory card.• Be

5CONTENTSADVANCED SETTINGS 127Changing the Focus Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Using Auto Focus128 Using Macro Focus 129 Using Fixe

50GETTING READYReplacing the Memory Card1.Remove the memory card from the camera.Press the memory card and then release it, so it comes part way out.

51GETTING READYFormatting a Memory CardBefore using a new memory card for the first time, you need to format it. Once you format a memory card, you wi

52GETTING READY Memory Card Precautions• If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore normal operation by reformatting it. However,

53GETTING READYMenu Screen Operation ButtonsThe following is the procedure for menu operations in a REC mode.1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].This displ

54GETTING READYYou can use the display menu to configure various monitor screen settings.• See “Display Menu Reference” on page 272 for information ab

55GETTING READYSelecting a Screen Layout (Layout)The contents of the layout setting menu depend on whether the camera is in a REC mode or the PLAY mod

56GETTING READYPanel (Operation Panel)1Recording mode (page 62)2Image Size/Quality*1 (pages 68, 69)3Flash mode (page 76)4Face Recognition (page 93)5An

57GETTING READY3. Use [W] and [X] to change the setting.• If you want to configure other settings, repeat steps 2 and 3.4. After all the settings are

58GETTING READYTurning Display Information On and Off (Info.)With “Info.” you can turn display information on and off. You can configure separate sett

59GETTING READYAdjusting Monitor Screen Brightness (Brightness)You can use the “Brightness” setting to adjust the brightness of the monitor screen. Th

6CONTENTSEDITING IMAGES 177Resizing a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177Cropping a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60GETTING READYAdjusting Monitor Screen Image Quality (Type)You can use the “Type” setting to adjust the quality of the monitor screen image. This set

61GETTING READYPerform one of the following operations if you find that you have gotten lost while performing button operations during recording or pl

62SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTSHOOTING A SNAPSHOTYour camera has a number of different modes. Before recording an image, select the recording mode that suits t

63SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTNOTE• The icon of the currently selected recording mode (like “ ” for the Snapshot mode) is displayed on the monitor screen.Holdi

64SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTIMPORTANT!• Take care that your fingers and the strap do not cover any of the areas indicated in the illustration.NOTE• Good-look

65SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT1. Press [ ] (REC).2. Select “ (Snapshot)” as the recording mode (page 62).This will cause “ ” (Snapshot mode icon) to appear on

66SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT4. Shoot the image.When the image is focused, press the shutter button the rest of the way.This will shoot the snapshot and save

67SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTIf the image does not focus...If the focus frame stays red and the operation lamp is flashing green, it means that the image is n

68SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTSpecifying Image SizeA digital camera image is a collection of small dots (pixels).The size of an image indicates how many pixels

69SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT• Selecting 3:2 (4000 × 2656 pixels) records images with an aspect ratio of 3:2, which matches the standard aspect ratio (3:2) of

7CONTENTSOTHER SETTINGS 207Configuring Camera Sound Settings. . . . . . . . . . 207Turning the Startup Screen On or Off . . . . . . . . . 209Specifyin

70SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTNOTE• The “Fine” setting helps to bring out details when shooting a finely detailed image of nature that includes dense tree bran

71SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].2. On the “REC” tab, select “AF Assist Light” and then press [X].3. Use [S] and [T] to select “Off

72SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT Shooting Indoors under Fluorescent Lighting• Minute flickering of fluorescent lighting can affect the brightness or color of an

73SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTYour camera provides you with 3X optical zoom (which changes the lens focal distance), which can be used in combination with digi

74SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTNOTE• Performing a zoom operation changes the lens aperture.• Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against hand movement whe

75SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT● Zoom Values for Each Image Size• The image deterioration point depends on the image size (page 68). The smaller the image size,

76SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTPerform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use.Approximate Flash Range (ISO Sensitivity: Auto)• The flash r

77SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTNOTE• When operation panel setting is turned off (page 55), you can cycle through the flash modes by pressing [T] ().IMPORTANT!•

78SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT Checking the Flash ModeThe current flash mode is indicated on the monitor screen and by the operation lamp when you half-press

79SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT Using Flash AssistThe subject in an image will look too dark if flash intensity is not enough to reach a subject that is too fa

8CONTENTSAPPENDIX 263General Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263Monitor Screen Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

80SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT Flash Precautions• The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is too far away or too close.• Flash charging time d

81SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].2. On the “REC” tab, select “Self-timer” and then press [X].3. Use [S] and [T] to select the self-

82SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTNOTE• The indicator “1sec” appears on the monitor screen between Triple Self-timer shots. How long it takes for the camera to get

83SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTSelecting the Continuous Shutter Mode1.In a REC mode, press [MENU].2. On the “REC” tab, select “Continuous” and then press [X].3.

84SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTRecording with Zoom Continuous Shutter1.Use [S], [T], [W], and [X] to move the selection boundary around the image of the subject

85SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTContinuous Shutter Precautions• Starting a continuous shutter operation causes the exposure and focus settings to be fixed at the

86SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTYou can add an audio recording to snapshots, if you want. Use this feature to add a verbal explanation or a description of the mo

87SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTPlaying Back Snapshot AudioAudio snapshots in the PLAY mode are indicated by the “ ” icon.Press [SET] while an audio snapshot is

88SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTYou can select an exposure mode to control how the camera configures its aperture and shutter speed settings when recording an im

89SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT1. In a REC mode, press [SET].2. Use [S] and [T] to select the top option in the operation panel (Recording mode).3. Use [W] and

9QUICK START BASICSQUICK START BASICS(page 37) Loading the Battery into the Camera1. Open the battery cover.2. Load the battery into the camera.3. Cl

90SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT Shooting with Shutter Speed Priority AE (S Mode)With shutter speed priority AE, you set the shutter speed and the camera sets t

91SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT5. Half-press the shutter button.The camera will focus the image in accordance with your setting.• The shutter speed and aperture

92SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT1. In a REC mode, press [SET].2. Use [S] and [T] to select the top option in the operation panel (Recording mode).3. Use [W] and

93SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT• Using slow shutter speeds can cause digital noise to appear in the image. Because of this, the camera performs a noise reductio

94SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTPerforming a face recognition recording operation (Normal Mode)1.Enter a REC mode.2. Press [S] ( ) once.3. Use [W] and [X] to sel

95SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTUsing the Family First Mode to Give Priority to Particular Faces Using Record Family to Pre-record Face DataTo use the Family Fi

96SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT Using Edit Family to Assign a Priority Level to Recorded Face DataAfter recording face data, you can assign a name and a priori

97SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTDeleting recorded face dataPerform the following steps when you want to delete recorded face data.1. Enter a REC mode.2. Press [S

98SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT5. Half-press the shutter button.This will focus on the face with the highest priority (the one with the green frame) and adjust

99SHOOTING A SNAPSHOTFace Recognition Precautions• The maximum number of faces that can be detected at one time is five when “Speed” is selected for t