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E Digital Camera EX-Z1200 User's Guide 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/. K846PCM1DMX 1
E Digital Camera EX-Z1200 User's Guide 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/. K846PCM1DMX 1
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Attach strap here. Special AC Adaptor (AD-C52G)/AC Power Cord * Strap USB Cable AV Cable CD-ROMs (2) 2 Basic Reference UNPACKING Digital Camera Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-40) * The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to the camera. If anything is missing, contact your camera, check to make sure that all items shown below are included. USB Cradle (CA-36) To attach the strap to country or geographic area. UNPACKING As you unpack your original retailer.
Attach strap here. Special AC Adaptor (AD-C52G)/AC Power Cord * Strap USB Cable AV Cable CD-ROMs (2) 2 Basic Reference UNPACKING Digital Camera Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-40) * The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to the camera. If anything is missing, contact your camera, check to make sure that all items shown below are included. USB Cradle (CA-36) To attach the strap to country or geographic area. UNPACKING As you unpack your original retailer.
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...9632; To load the battery 37 ■ To charge the battery 38 ■ Replacing the Battery 42 ■ Battery Precautions 42 Using the Camera in another Country 43 Turning Power On and Off 44 Using a Memory Card 47 ■ Supported Memory Cards 47 ■ Loading a Memory ...Card into the Camera 49 ■ Replacing the Memory Card 50 ■ Formatting a Memory Card 51 Using On-screen Menus 52 Configuring Monitor Screen Settings 54 ■...
...9632; To load the battery 37 ■ To charge the battery 38 ■ Replacing the Battery 42 ■ Battery Precautions 42 Using the Camera in another Country 43 Turning Power On and Off 44 Using a Memory Card 47 ■ Supported Memory Cards 47 ■ Loading a Memory ...Card into the Camera 49 ■ Replacing the Memory Card 50 ■ Formatting a Memory Card 51 Using On-screen Menus 52 Configuring Monitor Screen Settings 54 ■...
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SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT 62 Specifying the Recording Mode 62 Holding the Camera Correctly 63 Shooting a Snapshot 65 ■ Specifying Image Size 68 ■ Specifying Image Quality 69 ■ Turning Off the AF Assist Lamp 70 ■ Snapshot ...
SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT 62 Specifying the Recording Mode 62 Holding the Camera Correctly 63 Shooting a Snapshot 65 ■ Specifying Image Size 68 ■ Specifying Image Quality 69 ■ Turning Off the AF Assist Lamp 70 ■ Snapshot ...
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...145 Specifying the Metering Mode 146 Reducing the Effects of Overexposure and Underexposure 147 Enhancing Human Skin Textures 148 Using the Camera's Color Filter Effects 149 Controlling Image Sharpness 149 Controlling Color Saturation 150 Adjusting Image Contrast 150 Date Stamping Snapshots 151 Using...) 156 ■ Using Icon Help 156 ■ Using Mode Memory to Configure Power On Default Settings 157 ■ Resetting the Camera to Its Initial Factory Defaults 159 VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES 160 Viewing a Snapshot 160 ■ Listening to the Audio of an Audio...
...145 Specifying the Metering Mode 146 Reducing the Effects of Overexposure and Underexposure 147 Enhancing Human Skin Textures 148 Using the Camera's Color Filter Effects 149 Controlling Image Sharpness 149 Controlling Color Saturation 150 Adjusting Image Contrast 150 Date Stamping Snapshots 151 Using...) 156 ■ Using Icon Help 156 ■ Using Mode Memory to Configure Power On Default Settings 157 ■ Resetting the Camera to Its Initial Factory Defaults 159 VIEWING SNAPSHOTS AND MOVIES 160 Viewing a Snapshot 160 ■ Listening to the Audio of an Audio...
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... Image (Layout Print 184 Adjusting White Balance of a Recorded Image 186 Adjusting Image Brightness 187 Reducing the Effects of Underexposure 188 Editing a Movie on the Camera 189 Creating a Snapshot of a Movie Frame (MOTION PRINT 192 USING AUDIO 194 Adding Audio to a Snapshot 194 Recording Audio Only (Voice Recording 196 MANAGING YOUR...
... Image (Layout Print 184 Adjusting White Balance of a Recorded Image 186 Adjusting Image Brightness 187 Reducing the Effects of Underexposure 188 Editing a Movie on the Camera 189 Creating a Snapshot of a Movie Frame (MOTION PRINT 192 USING AUDIO 194 Adding Audio to a Snapshot 194 Recording Audio Only (Voice Recording 196 MANAGING YOUR...
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... Settings 207 Turning the Startup Screen On or Off 209 Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Rule 210 Changing the Camera Date and Time Setting . . . 211 Using World Time 213 ■ Configuring World Time Settings 213 Changing the Display Language 215 Changing the...to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number of Copies 224 ■ Date Stamping 226 Supported Protocols 227 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 229 What you can do 229 Using the Camera with a Windows Computer . . 230 ■ Viewing and Storing Images on a Computer 234 ■ Transfer of ...
... Settings 207 Turning the Startup Screen On or Off 209 Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Rule 210 Changing the Camera Date and Time Setting . . . 211 Using World Time 213 ■ Configuring World Time Settings 213 Changing the Display Language 215 Changing the...to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number of Copies 224 ■ Date Stamping 226 Supported Protocols 227 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 229 What you can do 229 Using the Camera with a Windows Computer . . 230 ■ Viewing and Storing Images on a Computer 234 ■ Transfer of ...
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Load the battery into the Camera 1. While pressing lightly on the cover, slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow to open. 2. Open the battery cover. QUICK START BASICS First, charge the battery ■ Loading the Battery into the camera. 3. Close the battery cover. (page 37) QUICK START BASICS 9
Load the battery into the Camera 1. While pressing lightly on the cover, slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow to open. 2. Open the battery cover. QUICK START BASICS First, charge the battery ■ Loading the Battery into the camera. 3. Close the battery cover. (page 37) QUICK START BASICS 9
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■ Using the USB Cradle to achieve a full charge. 10 QUICK START BASICS Plug the USB cradle into a household power outlet. Place the camera onto the USB cradle. [CHARGE] lamp Red: Charging Green: Charged (Full) • It takes about 180 minutes to Charge 1. AC adaptor AC power cord 2.
■ Using the USB Cradle to achieve a full charge. 10 QUICK START BASICS Plug the USB cradle into a household power outlet. Place the camera onto the USB cradle. [CHARGE] lamp Red: Charging Green: Charged (Full) • It takes about 180 minutes to Charge 1. AC adaptor AC power cord 2.
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...the language you want and then press [SET]. [] [] [] [BS] [] [SET] The settings on this page are required the first time you turn on the camera after purchasing it. • If you make a mistake when configuring the language, date, and time settings, you want and then press [SET]. Use [S] and ...[T] to select the city where you will use the camera and then press [SET]. 4. Use [S] and [T] to select the summer time (DST) setting you can change the settings (pages 211, 215). 3. QUICK...
...the language you want and then press [SET]. [] [] [] [BS] [] [SET] The settings on this page are required the first time you turn on the camera after purchasing it. • If you make a mistake when configuring the language, date, and time settings, you want and then press [SET]. Use [S] and ...[T] to select the city where you will use the camera and then press [SET]. 4. Use [S] and [T] to select the summer time (DST) setting you can change the settings (pages 211, 215). 3. QUICK...
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... [S] and [T] to the procedure on the next page. QUICK START BASICS 12 6. When settings are completed, press [SET]. 9. Press [ON/OFF] to turn off the camera. • After finishing this option: YY/MM/DD DD/MM/YY MM/DD/YY 7. Example: December 19, 2007 To display the date like this: 07...
... [S] and [T] to the procedure on the next page. QUICK START BASICS 12 6. When settings are completed, press [SET]. 9. Press [ON/OFF] to turn off the camera. • After finishing this option: YY/MM/DD DD/MM/YY MM/DD/YY 7. Example: December 19, 2007 To display the date like this: 07...
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...a memory card provides additional capacity you prefer to use to open. (page 47) 2. If you can use built-in memory if there is loaded, the camera stores images you shoot on page 15. • For information about memory card capacity, see page 282. 1. Using a Memory Card ■ Loading a ...Memory Card into the Camera When a memory card is no memory card loaded. QUICK START BASICS 13 Load a memory card into the card slot and press until it in the...
...a memory card provides additional capacity you prefer to use to open. (page 47) 2. If you can use built-in memory if there is loaded, the camera stores images you shoot on page 15. • For information about memory card capacity, see page 282. 1. Using a Memory Card ■ Loading a ...Memory Card into the Camera When a memory card is no memory card loaded. QUICK START BASICS 13 Load a memory card into the card slot and press until it in the...
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... cancel formatting, select "Cancel" and then press [SET]. • Wait until the "Busy... ■ Formatting a Memory Card Before you can use a memory card with your camera, you do not need to format a memory card again. Press [ON/OFF] to format the memory card. 1. Press [S] to select "Format" and then press [X]. 5. "Set...! • Formatting a memory card that already has snapshots or other abnormality, re-format the card. • Be sure to perform the following procedure on the camera to turn on it . Use [W] and [X] to a card has slowed down or if you notice any other files on the...
... cancel formatting, select "Cancel" and then press [SET]. • Wait until the "Busy... ■ Formatting a Memory Card Before you can use a memory card with your camera, you do not need to format a memory card again. Press [ON/OFF] to format the memory card. 1. Press [S] to select "Format" and then press [X]. 5. "Set...! • Formatting a memory card that already has snapshots or other abnormality, re-format the card. • Be sure to perform the following procedure on the camera to turn on it . Use [W] and [X] to a card has slowed down or if you notice any other files on the...
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... in memory. Shooting a Snapshot Snapshot mode icon Operation Lamp Shutter Button Focus Frame Monitor Screen [ ] (REC) 1. press the shutter button. Continuing to turn on the camera. (page 62) This enters a REC mode and displays " " (Snapshot mode icon) on the monitor screen. • If " " does not appear on the display ...for about one second, and then it will be stored in focus, the camera will beep, the operation lamp will light green, and the focus frame will turn green. 4. QUICK START BASICS 15 Point the...
... in memory. Shooting a Snapshot Snapshot mode icon Operation Lamp Shutter Button Focus Frame Monitor Screen [ ] (REC) 1. press the shutter button. Continuing to turn on the camera. (page 62) This enters a REC mode and displays " " (Snapshot mode icon) on the monitor screen. • If " " does not appear on the display ...for about one second, and then it will be stored in focus, the camera will beep, the operation lamp will light green, and the focus frame will turn green. 4. QUICK START BASICS 15 Point the...
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... various image size and quality settings. QUICK START BASICS 16 How do I half-press the shutter button? When you half-press the shutter button, the camera automatically adjusts exposure and focuses on a website, etc. All the way Beep-beep! You can also select an image size that image size and quality... pages 68, 69, and 282. Note that suits the size of the shutter button is called a "half-press". Snapshot Image Size and Image Quality Your camera lets you plan to an e-mail message, for publishing on the subject it is designed to stop about half way down when you press it...
... various image size and quality settings. QUICK START BASICS 16 How do I half-press the shutter button? When you half-press the shutter button, the camera automatically adjusts exposure and focuses on a website, etc. All the way Beep-beep! You can also select an image size that image size and quality... pages 68, 69, and 282. Note that suits the size of the shutter button is called a "half-press". Snapshot Image Size and Image Quality Your camera lets you plan to an e-mail message, for publishing on the subject it is designed to stop about half way down when you press it...
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Quick Shutter lets you capture exactly the moment you want. • With Quick Shutter, the camera uses high-speed Auto Focus, which means you can capture quick moving action more easily. ■ Fully pressing the shutter button without waiting for Auto ...
Quick Shutter lets you capture exactly the moment you want. • With Quick Shutter, the camera uses high-speed Auto Focus, which means you can capture quick moving action more easily. ■ Fully pressing the shutter button without waiting for Auto ...
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Movie Image Quality Your camera lets you start to "Normal", or "LP" conserve remaining memory capacity if you select from among six image quality settings (UHQ, UHQ Wide, HQ, HQ ... to run low. QUICK START BASICS 19 For details, see pages 101 and 283. To get the most out of the imaging capabilities of your camera, use a quality setting of the image during playback. Movie quality is a standard that determines the detail, smoothness, and clarity of "HQ" (High Quality) or "HQ...
Movie Image Quality Your camera lets you start to "Normal", or "LP" conserve remaining memory capacity if you select from among six image quality settings (UHQ, UHQ Wide, HQ, HQ ... to run low. QUICK START BASICS 19 For details, see pages 101 and 283. To get the most out of the imaging capabilities of your camera, use a quality setting of the image during playback. Movie quality is a standard that determines the detail, smoothness, and clarity of "HQ" (High Quality) or "HQ...
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Example: Select for instant camera setups. A dedicated [BS] button gives you direct access to the BEST SHOT library of hand and subject movement using high shutter speeds and an anti-... record, press [ ] to power up in the PLAY mode. INTRODUCTION Features ■ BEST SHOT for beautiful shots simply by selecting a sample image built into the camera Simply select the scene that is not being used (page 114) • Quick Shutter, which helps you capture exactly the moment you want to shoot...
Example: Select for instant camera setups. A dedicated [BS] button gives you direct access to the BEST SHOT library of hand and subject movement using high shutter speeds and an anti-... record, press [ ] to power up in the PLAY mode. INTRODUCTION Features ■ BEST SHOT for beautiful shots simply by selecting a sample image built into the camera Simply select the scene that is not being used (page 114) • Quick Shutter, which helps you capture exactly the moment you want to shoot...
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... this manual, either in this manual may differ somewhat by the screens and configuration of the actual camera. shall not be held liable for your own personal use, and other reason. • Note that is forbidden under .... shall not be held liable for any third party due to change without the permission of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any other use of the contents of...to the use of Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM and/or Photo Transport. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. • The contents of this manual are subject to the use or malfunction of this product...
... this manual, either in this manual may differ somewhat by the screens and configuration of the actual camera. shall not be held liable for your own personal use, and other reason. • Note that is forbidden under .... shall not be held liable for any third party due to change without the permission of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any other use of the contents of...to the use of Photo Loader with HOT ALBUM and/or Photo Transport. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. • The contents of this manual are subject to the use or malfunction of this product...
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... at the sun or any other vehicle, or while walking. Doing so can damage your final image, shoot a test shot to ensure that the camera is recording correctly. ■ Avoid Use While In Motion • Never use the flash unit in motion creates the risk of serious accident. ...of accident. • Never fire the flash too close to record or play back images while operating an automobile or other bright light through the cameras viewfinder. Such conditions create the risk of fire and explosion. • Never fire the flash in the direction of eyesight. Precautions during Use ...
... at the sun or any other vehicle, or while walking. Doing so can damage your final image, shoot a test shot to ensure that the camera is recording correctly. ■ Avoid Use While In Motion • Never use the flash unit in motion creates the risk of serious accident. ...of accident. • Never fire the flash too close to record or play back images while operating an automobile or other bright light through the cameras viewfinder. Such conditions create the risk of fire and explosion. • Never fire the flash in the direction of eyesight. Precautions during Use ...