USING A MEMORY CARD

To insert a memory card into the camera To remove a memory card from the camera Formatting a Memory Card Memory Card Precautions 120 121
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
Creating an album Selecting an Album Layout Configuring Detailed Album Settings Viewing Album Files Saving an Album About the bundled CD-ROM Computer System Requirements Getting Started Selecting a Language Viewing the Contents of the Read me File Installing an Application Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) User Registration Exiting the Menu Application 150 150
Using a Memory Card.. 119
Using the Album Feature... 139

Copying Files... 122

To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card 122 To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory 123
Installing the Software from the CD-ROM.. 146
Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows. 148
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
USB Connection Precautions USB Connection Precautions 129 134
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer. 124 Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer. 129 Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer. 134 Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer... 135 Memory Data.. 136
DCF Protocol Memory Directory Structure Image Files Supported by the Camera Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions 137 138
Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh.. 151
Installing Software Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 151 152

APPENDIX

Menu Reference.. 154 Indicator Lamp Reference.. 156
REC mode PLAY mode USB Cradle Indicator Lamps Display Messages Main Specifications 163
Troubleshooting Guide.. 159 Specifications... 163
INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT! The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual. CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of the EX-Z3. CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages or losses suffered by you or any third party due to the use of Photo Loader and/or Photohands. CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, repairs, or battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important data on other media to protect against its loss. The SD logo is a registered trademark. Windows, Internet Explorer, and DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon Technologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA). Acrobat and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

The USB driver (mass storage) uses Phoenix Technologies Ltd. software. Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997 Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved. Other company, product and service names used herein may also be trademarks or service marks of others. Photo Loader and Photohands are the property of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except as stipulated above, all copyrights and other related rights to these applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
s Copyright Restrictions Except for the purposes of your own personal enjoyment, unauthorized copying of snapshot files and movie files violates copyright laws and international contracts. Distribution to third parties of such files over the Internet without permission of the copyright holder, whether for profit or for free, violates copyright laws and international contracts.

Features

3.2 million Effective Pixels A high-resolution megapixel CCD provides 3.2 million effective pixels (3.34 million total pixels) for images that print beautifully. 2.0-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen 12X seamless zoom 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom 10MB Flash memory Images can be recorded without using a memory card. Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia Cards) for memory expansion Easy Charging Just place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge its battery. Easy Image Transfer Transfer images to a computer simply by placing the camera onto the USB cradle. Photo Stand feature A slideshow of images in file memory can be played while the camera is on its USB cradle.
Best Shot Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of image you are trying to record and the camera performs troublesome setups automatically for beautiful pictures every time. Coupling Shot and Pre-shot Coupling Shot lets you combine two subjects into a single image, while Pre-shot lets you add a subject to a previously recorded background image. This means you can create images that include you and your friend, even if you are the only two people around. You can use Coupling Shot and Pre-shot by selecting the applicable sample images in the Best Shot mode. Triple Self-timer mode The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times, automatically. Real-time histogram An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you view the effect on overall image brightness, which makes shooting under difficult lighting conditions easier than ever before. World Time A simple operation sets the current time for your current location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 time zones.

INTRODUCTION Alarm A built-in alarm helps to keep you on time for important events, and even can be used in place of an alarm clock. You can also have a specific image appear on the monitor screen when the alarm time is reached. Album Function HTML files are generated automatically to create an album of recorded images. Album contents can be viewed and printed using a standard Web browser. Images can also be incorporated into Web pages quickly and easily. Calendar screen A simple operation displays a full-month calendar on the cameras monitor screen. Each day of the full-month calendar shows a thumbnail of the first image recorded for that date, which helps to make searching for a particular image quicker and easier. Movie mode with audio DCF Data Storage DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage protocol provides image inter-compatibility between the digital camera and printers. Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used when specifying images and quantities for printing by professional print services. PRINT Image Matching II Compatible Images include PRINT Image Matching II data (mode setting and other camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching II reads this data and adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images come out just the way you intended when you recorded them. USB DIRECT-PRINT support Your camera supports USB DIRECT-PRINT, which was developed by Seiko Epson Corporation. When connected directly to a printer that supports USB DIRECT-PRINT, you can select images to print and start the print operation directly from the camera. Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands Your camera comes bundled with Photo Loader, the popular application that automatically loads images from your camera to your PC. It also comes with Photohands, and application that makes image retouching quick and easy.

Precautions

General Precautions
Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the EX-Z3. All references in this manual to this camera and the camera refer to the CASIO EX-Z3 Digital Camera. Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while operating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so creates the danger of serious accident. Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed. Always leave maintenance and repair work up to a CASIO authorized service center. Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the cameras viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight. Keep the small parts and accessories of this camera out of the reach of small children. If swallowed accidentally, contact your physician immediately. Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the drivers vision and create the danger of accident.

Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subjects eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if it is fired too close to the eyes. This is especially true with young children. When using the flash, the camera should be at least one meter (3.3) from the eyes of the subject. Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and never let it get wet. Moisture creates the danger of fire and electric shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the rain or snow, at the seashore or beach, in the bathroom, etc. Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera, immediately turn it off. Next, remove the cameras battery and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. Using the camera under these conditions creates the danger of fire and electric shock. Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming out of the camera, immediately turn it off. Next, taking care you do not burn your fingers, remove the cameras battery and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. Using the camera under these conditions creates the danger of fire and electric shock. After making sure there is no more smoke coming from the camera, take it to your nearest CASIO authorized service center for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance.
INTRODUCTION 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 in use, and do not use it near a heater. At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug. Dust build up around the prongs can create the danger of fire. If the cameras case should ever become cracked due to dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment, immediately turn it off. Next, remove the cameras battery and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. Never use the camera inside of an aircraft or in any other areas where its use is prohibited. Doing so can result in an accident. Physical damage and malfunction of this camera can cause the data stored in its memory to be deleted. Be sure to always keep backup copies of data by transferring them to personal computer memory. Never open the battery cover, disconnect the AC adaptor from the camera, or unplug the AC adaptor from the wall socket while recording images. Doing so will not only make storage of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt other image data already stored in file memory.

Data Error Precautions

Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in file memory. Removing the battery or memory card, or setting the camera onto the USB cradle while the camera is performing a record or memory access operation Removing the battery, removing the memory card, or placing the camera onto the USB cradle while the operation lamp is still flashing after you turn off the camera Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the camera from the USB cradle, or disconnecting the AC adaptor from the USB cradle while a data communication operation is being performed Low battery power Other abnormal operations Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to appear on the monitor screen (page 162). Follow the instructions provided by the message to eliminate the cause of the error.

Operating conditions

This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0C to 40C (32F to 104F). Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas. In areas subject to direct sunlight In areas subject to high humidity or dust Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to temperature extremes Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the sun In areas subject to strong vibration

Condensation

When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or on interior components. Condensation can cause malfunction of the camera, so you should avoid exposing it to conditions that might cause condensation. To keep condensation from forming, place the camera into a plastic bag before moving it into a location that is much warmer or colder than your current location. Leave it in the plastic bag until the air inside the bag has a chance to reach the same temperature as the new location. If condensation does form, remove the battery from the camera and leave the battery cover open for a few hours.

LED Backlight

The monitor screen is illuminated by an LED backlight. A dark monitor screen indicates that the LED backlight has reached the end of its service life, and needs to be replaced by a CASIO authorized service center. Note that you will be charged for LED backlight replacement. The LED backlight brightness is reduced by half after about 1,000 hours of use.

This can mean there is a problem with how the battery is loaded.
1. Remove the battery from the camera and
check the battery contacts for dirt. If the contacts are dirty, wipe them clean with a dry cloth.
Supported Battery: NP-20 (Rated Capacitance: 680mAh) *1 Continuous Recording Conditions Normal temperature: 25C (77F) Flash: Off Monitor screen: On Image recorded about every 10 seconds using the following operations: Zoom to full wide angle Auto Focus Zoom to full close-up Auto Focus Image recording *2 Continuous Playback Conditions Normal temperature: 25C (77F) Scroll one image about every 10 seconds
2. Check to make sure that the AC adaptors
power cord is connected securely to the power outlet and USB cradle.
If the same symptoms occur again when you place the camera on the USB cradle after taking the above steps, contact a CASIO authorized service center.
GETTING READY Recording one image per minute under the above conditions reduces battery life to about one sixth of that noted above. The above values are based 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 power turned on.
s Tip to Make the Battery Last Longer
If you do not need the flash while recording, select (flash off) for the flash mode. See page 50 for more information.

s 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 record images while the battery indicator is. Charge the battery immediately whenever either of these indicators appears.
Battery Level Indicator High Low

Power Supply Precautions

Note the following precautions when handling or using the battery and the optional charger unit.
s Battery Handling Precautions
q SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before trying to use the battery for the first time. Keep these safety precautions and all operating instructions on hand for future reference. NOTES The term battery in this manual refers to the CASIO NP-20 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery. The term optional charger unit in the following precautions refers to the optionally available CASIO BC-10L Charger Unit.
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. Never try to use the battery to power any other device other than this camera. Never use or leave the battery near open flame. Never place the battery in a microwave oven, throw it into fire, or otherwise expose it to intense heat. Make sure the battery is oriented correctly when you load it into the camera or attach it to the optional charger unit. Never carry or store the battery together with items that can conduct electricity (necklaces, pencil lead, etc.) Never try to take the battery apart, modify it in any way, or expose it to strong impact. Do not immerse the battery in fresh water or salt water. Do not use or leave the battery under direct sunlight, in an automobile parked in the sun, or in any other area subject to high temperatures.

GETTING READY Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other abnormal condition while using, charging, or storing a battery, immediately remove it from the camera or optional charger unit and keep it away from open flame. If the battery does not achieve full charge after the normal charging time has passed, stop charging. Continued charging creates the risk of overheating, fire, and explosion. Battery fluid can damage your eyes. Should battery fluid get into your eyes accidentally, immediately rinse them with clean tap water and then consult a physician. Be sure to read page 27 of this Users Guide and the instructions that come with the optional charger unit before using or charging the battery. If the battery is to be used by young children, make sure that a responsible adult makes them aware of the precautions and proper handling instructions and make sure that they handle the battery correctly. Should fluid from the battery accidentally get onto clothing or your skin, immediately rinse it off with clean tap water. Prolonged contact with battery fluid can cause skin irritation. q 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 other type of charger unit for charging. A new battery is not charged. Be sure to charge the battery before using it for the first time. Use of a battery in cold environments shortens the operating time you can expect on a full charge. Charge the battery in a location where the temperature is in the range of 10C to 35C (50F to 95F). Charging outside this temperature range can cause charging to take longer than normal or even cause charging to fail. Very limited operation following a full charge indicates that the battery has reached the end of its service life. Replace the battery with a new one. Never wipe the battery with thinner, benzene, alcohol, or other volatile agents or chemically treated rags. Doing so can cause deformation of the battery and lead to malfunction.
GETTING READY q BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS Make sure you remove the battery when you do not plan to use the camera for a long time. A battery left in the camera discharges very small amounts of power even when power is turned off, which can lead to a dead battery or the need for longer charging before the next use. Store the battery in a cool, dry place (20C (68 F) or lower).

q See page 37 for information about how to use menus.
To configure this feature: Sleep Auto Power Off Select this setting: Sleep Auto Power Off
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 and 5 min. Note that the Sleep feature does not operate in the PLAY mode. Pressing any button while the camera is in the Sleep state immediately turns the monitor screen back on. The Auto Power Off and Sleep features are disabled in the following cases. When the camera is connected to a computer or some other device through the USB cradle While a slideshow is in progress
1. Turn on the camera, and then align the mode
selector with REC or PLAY.
2. Press [MENU]. 3. Use [] and [] to select the Set Up tab. 4. Use [] and [] to select the feature whose
setting you want to configure, and then press [SET].
Using the On-screen Menus
Pressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screen that you can use to perform various operations. The menu that appears depends on whether you are in the REC mode or the PLAY mode. The following shows an example menu procedure in the REC mode.

2. Press [MENU].

Tab [MENU]

1. Turn on the camera,

and then align the mode selector with REC to enter the REC mode.
If you want to enter the PLAY mode instead, you would align the mode selector with PLAY.

Mode selector

Settings

[][ ][][ ]

Selection cursor (indicates the currently selected item)
GETTING READY q Menu Screen Operations
When you want to do this: Move between tabs Move from the tab to the settings Move from the settings to the tab Move between the settings Display the options available for a setting Select an option Register an option selection and exit the menu screen Register an option selection and return to the menu screen Exit the menu screen Do this: Press [] and []. Press []. Press []. Press [] and []. Press [] or press [SET]. Press [] and []. Press [SET].
3. Press [] or [] to select the tab you want,

Portugus : Portuguese

3. Use [], [], [], and
[] to select the geographical area where you live, and then press [SET].

6. Use [] and [] to

change the date format setting, and then press [SET].
Example: October 23, 2003
select the name of the city where you live, and then press [SET].
To display the date like this: 03/10/23 23/10/03 10/23/03
Select this format: YY/MM/DD DD/MM/YY MM/DD/YY
7. Set the current date 5. Use [] and [] to select the summer time
(DST) setting you want, and then press [SET].
When you want to do this: Keep time using summer time (Daylight Saving Time) Keep time using standard time Select this setting: On To do this: Off Change the setting at the current cursor location Move the cursor between settings Toggle between 12-hour and 24hour timekeeping Do this: Press [] and []. Press [] and []. Press [DISP].

and the time.

8. Press [SET] to register the settings and exit

the setting screen.

3. Compose the image
on the monitor screen so the main subject is within the focus frame.
The focusing range of the camera in the Auto Focus mode is approximately 40cm (1.3 feet) to infinity () (page 57).
This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image.

Recording an Image

Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed in accordance with the brightness of the subject. Images you record are stored in the cameras built-in memory, or to a memory card if you have one loaded in the camera. When an optionally available SD memory card or MultiMediaCard (MMC) is loaded in the camera, images are stored on the card (page118).

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You can compose images using either the monitor screen or the optical viewfinder (page 47). When using the optical viewfinder to compose images, you can use the [DISP] button to turn off the monitor screen and conserve battery power.

1. Press the power

button to turn on the camera.
This causes an image or a message to appear on the monitor screen.

2. Align the mode

selector with REC.
This enters the REC mode for image recording.
4. Press the shutter release
button half way to focus the image.
When you press the shutter release button half way, the cameras Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image, and displays the shutter speed and aperture values. You can tell whether the image is focused by observing the focus frame and the green operation lamp.

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 selected on your camera. The image saved in file memory has much better resolution and detail than the REC mode monitor screen image. Certain levels of subject brightness can cause the response of the REC mode monitor screen to slow down, which causes some static noise in the monitor screen image.
Using the Optical Viewfinder
You can conserve battery power by turning off the cameras monitor screen (page 24) and using the optical viewfinder to compose images.
IMPORTANT! The frame that is visible inside of the viewfinder indicates the image recorded at a distance of about one meter (3.3). When the subject is closer than one meter, the recorded image will be different from what you see inside the viewfinder frame. The monitor screen turns on automatically whenever you select the Macro mode or Manual Focus mode. Always use the monitor screen to compose images in these modes.
Short distance to subject

Viewfinder frame

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

Zoom out

Zoom in
2. Compose the image and then press the

shutter release button.

1. In the REC mode, press
the zoom button to change the zoom factor.
NOTES The optical zoom factor also affects the lens aperture. Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against hand movement when using the telephoto setting (zoom in).

Zoom button

To do this: Zoom out Zoom in Press this side of the zoom button: (Wide Angle) (Telephoto)

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 Zoom Factor Range: 3X to 12X (in combination with optical zoom)

5. Hold down the

(Telephoto) zoom button to increase the optical zoom factor.
When the digital zoom factor reaches its maximum value (3X), it stops momentarily. Keep (Telephoto) the zoom button depressed and zoom will switch over to digital zoom automatically.

Digital zoom indicator

1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Use [] and [] to select the REC tab. 3. Use [] and [] to select Digital Zoom, and

then press [].

Switching to digital zoom causes the zoom indicator to appear on the monitor screen. The zoom indicator shows the current approximate zoom factor.
Optical Zoom 1x Digital Zoom 3x Current zoom factor 12x
4. Select On, and then press [SET].
Selecting Off disables digital zoom.
6. Compose the image and then press the
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! Digital zoom is disabled whenever the monitor screen is turned off (page 24). Using digital zoom can cause degradation of the recorded image.

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 [] (
) to select the flash mode.
Each press of [] ( ) cycles through the flash mode settings shown below on the monitor screen.

DISP MENU

[ ] ( Flash mode indicator
To do this: Have the flash fire automatically when required (Auto Flash) Turn off the flash (Flash Off) Always fire the flash (Flash On) Fire a pre-flash followed by image recording with flash, reducing the chance of red-eye in the image (Redeye reduction) In this case, the flash fires automatically when required Select this setting: None
s About Red-eye Reduction
Using the flash to record at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image. This is caused when the light from the flash reflects off of the retina of the eye. When red-eye reduction is selected as the flash mode, the camera performs two preflash operations, one designed to cause the irises in the eyes of any people in the image to close, and one for the Auto Focus operation. This is followed by another flash operation for actual recording of the image. IMPORTANT! Note the following important points when using redeye reduction. Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people in the image are looking directly at the camera during the pre-flash. Before pressing the shutter release button, call out to the subjects so they all look at the camera while the pre-flash operation is performed. Red-eye reduction may not work very well if the subjects are located far away from the camera.

4. Use [] and [] to select the self-timer time
you want to use, and then press [SET].
Selecting Off in step 4 disables the self-timer.
To do this: Specify a 10-second self-timer Specify a 2-second self-timer Specify Triple Self-timer Disable the self-timer Select this setting: 10 sec 2 sec X3 Off

5. Record the image.

When you press the shutter release button, the self-timer lamp flashes and the shutter releases after the selftimer reaches the end of its countdown. You can interrupt an ongoing self-timer countdown by pressing the shutter release button while the selftimer lamp is flashing. NOTE

Self-timer lamp

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 next image. The amount of time required for preparation depends on the cameras current Size and Quality settings, the type of memory (built-in or card) you are using for image storage, and whether or not the flash is charging. 3. After preparation is complete, the indicator 1sec appears on the monitor screen, and another image is recorded one second later. 4. Steps 2 and 3 are repeated once more to record the third image.
The 2 sec self-timer setting is best when shooting with a slow shutter speed, because it helps to avoid blurring of images due to hand movement.
Specifying Image Size and Quality
You can specify the image size and image quality to suit the type of image you are recording.
NOTE Use 2048 x 1536 when you plan to produce a large print of the image. Use 640 x 480 when you need to economize on space because you plan to send images in e-mail, etc.
To specify the image size
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Use [] and [] to select the REC tab. 3. Use [] and [] to select Size, and then

press [].

4. Use [] and [] to select the setting you
2048 x 1536 : 2048 x 1536 pixels 1600 x 1200 : 1600 x 1200 pixels 1280 x 960 : 1280 x 960 pixels 640 x 480 : 640 x 480 pixels

To specify image quality

NOTE Use the Fine setting when image quality is your top priority and file size is secondary. Conversely, use the Economy setting when file size is your top priority and image quality is secondary. IMPORTANT! Actual file size depends on the type of image you record. This means that the remaining image capacity noted on the monitor screen may not be exactly accurate (pages 22 and 164).

1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Use [] and [] to select the REC tab. 3. Use [] and [] to select Quality, and then
To get this: Very high quality, but large file size Normal quality Small file size, but low quality Select this setting: Fine Normal Economy

EX-Z3 User Documentation Files
The EX-Z3 user documentation available here has been divided among a number of files in order to facilitate downloading. You can download the entire manual, or you can save time by using the table of contents below to find specific information and then download only the files you need.
File 1 (File name : exz3_e_1.pdf) 2 INTRODUCTION
Unpacking... 2 Features... 9 Precautions... 11
General Precautions Data Error Precautions Operating conditions Condensation LED Backlight Lens Other 14
Using the Self-timer... 53 Specifying Image Size and Quality.. 55
To specify the image size To specify image quality 55 56
File 2 (File name : exz3_e_2.pdf) 57 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Using Auto Focus Using the Macro Mode Using the Infinity Mode Using Manual Focus Using Focus Lock 60
Selecting the Focus Mode... 57

QUICK START GUIDE

First, charge the battery!.. 15 To configure display language and clock settings.. 16 To record an image.. 17 To view a recorded image.. 17 To delete an image... 18
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift).. 61 Adjusting White Balance.. 63
Adjusting White Balance Manually Creating Your Own Best Shot Setup 64 66
Using the Best Shot Mode... 65 Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot)... 69 Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot)... 71 Using the Movie Mode.. 73 Using the Histogram.. 75 REC Mode Camera Settings.. 76
Specifying ISO Sensitivity Turning Image Review On and Off Assigning Functions to the [] and [] Keys Specifying Power On Default Settings Resetting the Camera 79

GETTING READY

About This Manual... 19 General Guide.. 20
Camera USB Cradle REC mode PLAY mode Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 24
Monitor Screen Contents.. 22
Indicator Lamps... 24 Attaching the Strap.. 25 Power Requirements.. 25
To load the battery To remove the battery To charge the battery Power Supply Precautions Turning the Camera On and Off Configuring Power Saving Settings 35 36
File 3 (File name : exz3_e_3.pdf) 80 PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation.. 80 Flipping the Display.. 81 Zooming the Display Image.. 82 Resizing an Image... 83 Cropping an Image... 84 Playing a Movie... 85 Displaying the 9-image View.. 86
Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View 87
Using the On-screen Menus.. 37 Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings. 39
To configure display language and clock settings 40

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording Precautions About Auto Focus About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 46

Recording an Image... 43

Displaying the Calendar Screen.. 87 Playing a Slide Show.. 88
To specify the slideshow images To specify the slideshow time To set the slideshow interval Using the Photo Stand Feature 91 92
Using the Optical Viewfinder.. 47 Using Zoom... 48
Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Flash Unit Status Flash Precautions 52 52
Rotating the Display Image.. 93

Using the Flash... 50

File 4 (File name : exz3_e_4.pdf) 94 DELETING FILES
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
USB Connection Precautions USB Connection Precautions 129 134
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer. 124 Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer. 129 Deleting a Single File.. 94 Deleting All Files... 95 Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer. 134 Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer... 135 Memory Data.. 136 Folders... 96
Memory Folders and Files To protect a single file To protect all files in memory To configure print settings for a single image To configure print settings for all images 98 DCF Protocol Memory Directory Structure Image Files Supported by the Camera Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions 137 138

FILE MANAGEMENT

Protecting Files... 97

DPOF... 98

99 100
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
Creating an album Selecting an Album Layout Configuring Detailed Album Settings Viewing Album Files Saving an Album About the bundled CD-ROM Computer System Requirements Getting Started Selecting a Language Viewing the Contents of the Read me File Installing an Application Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) User Registration Exiting the Menu Application 150 150
Using the Album Feature... 139
PRINT Image Matching II.. 101 Exif Print.. 101 Using USB DIRECT-PRINT.. 102 Using the FAVORITE Folder. 104
To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder To display a file in the FAVORITE folder To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 106

Installing the Software from the CD-ROM.. 146
Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows. 148

OTHER SETTINGS

Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method.. 108 Turning the Key Tone On and Off.. 109 Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen. 109 Using the Alarm.. 110
To set an alarm Stopping the Alarm To select your Home Time zone To set the current time and date Changing the Date Format To display the World Time screen To configure World Time settings To configure summer time (DST) settings 114 115
Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh.. 151
Installing Software Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 151 152

Setting the Clock.. 112

APPENDIX

Using World Time.. 114

Menu Reference.. 154 Indicator Lamp Reference.. 156
REC mode PLAY mode USB Cradle Indicator Lamps Display Messages Main Specifications 163
Changing the Display Language.. 116 Formatting Built-in Memory.. 117
Troubleshooting Guide.. 159 Specifications... 163
File 5 (File name : exz3_e_5.pdf) 118 USING A MEMORY CARD
To insert a memory card into the camera To remove a memory card from the camera Formatting a Memory Card Memory Card Precautions 120 121
Using a Memory Card.. 119

Copying Files... 122

To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card 122 To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory 123