Digital Camera

EX-Z1050

Users Guide

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UNPACKING
As you unpack your camera, check to make sure that all items shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer.
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-40)

Battery Charger (BC-31L)

To attach the strap to the camera.
* The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. Attach strap here.

AC Power Cord *

USB Cable

AV Cable

CD-ROM

Basic Reference

CONTENTS
UNPACKING QUICK START BASICS GETTING READY
To charge the battery To load the battery Replacing the Battery Battery Precautions
Charging the Battery. 35 First, charge the battery. 9 Configuring Display Language, Date, and Time Settings. 11 Using a Memory Card. 13 Shooting a Snapshot. 15 Viewing Snapshots. 17 Shooting a Movie. 18 Viewing a Movie. 19 Deleting a File. 20
Using the Camera in another Country. 41 Turning Power On and Off. 42 Using a Memory Card. 45
Supported Memory Cards Loading a Memory Card into the Camera Replacing the Memory Card Formatting a Memory Card 48 49

INTRODUCTION

Using On-screen Menus. 51 Configuring Monitor Screen Settings. 52
Selecting a Screen Layout Turning Display Information On and Off 52 56
Features. 21 Read this first!. 22 Precautions during Use. 26

If you lose your way. 57

SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT

SHOOTING A MOVIE

Holding the Camera Correctly. 59 Shooting a Snapshot. 60
Specifying Image Size Specifying Image Quality Turning Off the AF Assist Lamp Snapshot Shooting Precautions Auto Focus Restrictions 68
Movie Image Quality. 84 Shooting a Movie. 85
Movie Recording Precautions 86

USING BEST SHOT

Shooting with Zoom. 68 Using Flash. 72 Using the Self-Timer. 76 Using Continuous Shutter. 78
Selecting the Continuous Shutter Mode Recording with Normal-speed Continuous Shutter, High-speed Continuous Shutter, and Flash Continuous Shutter Recording with Zoom Continuous Shutter Continuous Shutter Precautions 79
Reducing the Effects of Hand and Subject Movement. 92 Taking Bright Images without Flash. 94 Shooting Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot). 95 Restoring an Old Photograph. 97 Recording Snapshots into a Multi-image Layout (Layout Shots). 100 Auto Tracking a Moving Subject (Auto Framing). 102
Adding Audio to a Snapshot. 82

ADVANCED SETTINGS

Using Auto Focus Using Macro Focus Using Fixed Focus (Pan Focus) Using Infinity Focus Using Manual Focus
Other Useful Recording Functions. 128
Using Key Customize to Assign Functions [ ] and [ ] Displaying an On-screen Grid Displaying the Image You Just Recorded (Image Review) Using Icon Help Using Mode Memory to Configure Power On Default Settings Resetting the Camera to Its Initial Factory Defaults 131 133
Changing the Focus Mode. 104
Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift). 114 Controlling White Balance. 116 Specifying ISO Sensitivity. 118 Specifying the Metering Mode. 120 Reducing the Effects of Underexposure. 121 Enhancing Human Skin Textures. 122 Using the Cameras Color Filter Effects. 123 Controlling Image Sharpness. 123 Controlling Color Saturation. 124 Adjusting Image Contrast. 124 Date Stamping Snapshots. 125 Using the On-screen Histogram to Check Exposure. 126

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Note that the example screens and product illustrations shown in this manual may differ somewhat by the screens and configuration of the actual camera.

Precautions during Use

Take test shots before shooting the final shot.
Before shooting your final image, shoot a test shot to ensure that the camera is recording correctly.
Directly Viewing the Sun or Bright Light
Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the cameras viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight.

Flash

Never use the flash unit in areas where flammable or explosive gas may be present. Such conditions create the risk of fire and explosion. Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the drivers vision and creates the risk of accident. Never fire the flash too close to the eyes of the subject. Doing so creates the risk of loss of eyesight.

Memory Used for Storage

Images recorded while a memory card is loaded are saved to the memory card. When no memory card is loaded, images are saved in built-in memory. Note that you cannot save images in built-in memory while a memory card is loaded in the camera.
Electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other phenomena can cause data to become corrupted or even lost. Make sure that you always back up important data on other media (CD-R, CD-RW, MO disk, hard disk, etc.).
Loading a Memory Card into the Camera
Make sure you always turn off the camera before loading or removing a memory card. Be sure to orient the card correctly when loading it. Never try to force a memory card into the slot when you feel resistance.
Positioning the memory card so its back is facing upwards (towards the monitor screen side of the camera), slide it into the card slot all the way in until you hear it click securely into place.
Replacing the Memory Card 1. Remove the memory card from the camera.
Press the memory card and then release it, so it comes part way out. Pull the card out the rest of the way by hand.
2. Load the other memory card. 3. Close the battery cover.
Never insert anything besides a supported memory card (page 46) into the memory card slot. Should water or any foreign object ever get into the card slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove the battery, and contact your retailer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. Never remove a card from the camera while the operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so can cause the image save operation to fail and even damage the memory card.

Formatting a Memory Card

Before using a new memory card for the first time, you need to format it. Once you format a memory card, you will not need to format it each time you use it. Formatting a memory card that already has files on it will delete its contents.
Note that data deleted by a memory card format operation cannot be recovered. Double-check to make sure that you really want to delete all the contents of the memory card before proceeding with the format operation. Even if the file data on a memory card is protected (page 170), formatting the card will delete all its data. Be sure to use the camera to format a memory card. Formatting a memory card on a computer and then using it in the camera can slow down data processing by the camera. In the case of an SD memory card or SDHC memory card, formatting on a computer can result in nonconformity with the SD format, causing problems with compatibility, operation, etc.

Image Size (Pixels) 10M Larger 3:2 16:9 5M 3M Smaller 2M VGA
Selecting 3:2 (pixels) records images with an aspect ratio of 3:2, which matches the standard aspect ratio (3:2) of print paper. The letters HDTV stand for High Definition Television. An HDTV screen has an aspect ratio of 16:9, which makes them wider than the usual 4:3 aspect ratio of television screens of the past. Your camera can record images that are compatible with the aspect ratio of an HDTV screen. VGA (pixels) is the optimum size when attaching images to e-mail. Print paper sizes should be thought of as rough estimates only (200 dpi print resolution).

Specifying Image Quality

Your camera lets you select Fine (maximum image quality), Normal, or Economy (maximum memory economy) for the image quality setting. The initial setting is Normal. Select Fine if you want to give priority to image quality, or Economy to give priority to the number of images you can store in memory. For information about image size, image quality, and number of images that can be stored, see page 245. This setting applies to snapshots only. For information about movie image quality, see page 84.
The Fine setting helps to bring out details when shooting a finely detailed image of nature that includes dense tree branches or leaves, or an image of a complex pattern.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the Quality tab, select
then press [ ]. Quality and
3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the image quality
setting you want and then press [SET].
Turning Off the AF Assist Lamp
The AF assist lamp emits light that helps the camera focus when you half-press the shutter button under dark lighting conditions. The AF assist lamp does not light when lighting is bright. The initial factory default setting is AF Assist/Self-timer Lamp AF assist lamp on. Turning off the AF assist lamp using the following procedure is recommended when shooting the image of a nearby person.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the REC tab, select AF Assist Light

and then press [ ].

3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select Off and then press
When you want to turn on the AF assist lamp, select On here.
Do not look directly into the AF assist/self-timer lamp or point it directly at a persons eyes.
Snapshot Shooting Precautions

Operation

Recording will stop automatically after about 30 seconds if you do not press the shutter button. To turn off the audio snapshot feature, select Off in step 3 of the procedure under Turning on Audio Snapshot.
Playing Back Snapshot Audio
Audio snapshots in the PLAY mode are indicated by the icon. Press [SET] while an audio snapshot is displayed to play back its audio. For information about the playback operation, see page 136.
Take care that you do not block the cameras microphone with your fingers while recording. Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far away from what you are trying to record. Microphone
After transferring an audio snapshot to your computers hard disk, you can play back the audio using Windows Media Player (page 211). The following shows the formats used for storing audio snapshot data. Image Data: JPEG (.JPG extension) Audio Data: WAVE/ADPCM (.WAV extension) Approximate Audio File Size: 165 KB (30-second recording at 5.5KB per second) You cannot turn off the monitor screen by pressing [ ] (DISP) while audio recording is in progress. Audio snapshot capabilities are disabled while shooting with the Triple Self-timer or with a continuous shutter mode. You can, however, add audio to such a snapshot after you record it (page 165).

Movie Image Quality

Before shooting a movie, you should specify a movie image quality setting. Movie image quality is a standard that determines the detail, smoothness, and clarity of a movie during playback. Shooting with the high-quality (HQ) setting will result in better image quality, but it also shortens the amount of time you can shoot. Each movie can be up to 10 minutes long. Movie recording stops automatically after 10 minutes of recording. Image Quality HQ Normal LP Pixels Approximate Data Rate Frame Rate 25 frames/ second 25 frames/ second 12.5 frames/ second
3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the quality setting
you want and then press [SET].

Movie File Formats

Movies are recorded in Motion JPEG AVI format. Movies you shoot with your camera can be played back on a computer using the following software. Windows Media Player Macintosh QuickTime

Movie Size

The following shows the approximate movie file size for a oneminute movie. Image Quality HQ Normal LP Approximate Size 72.8 MB 43.6 MB 17.5 MB
10.2 Megabits/ pixels second 6.1 Megabits/ pixels second 2.45 Megabits/ pixels second
Audio is also recorded while you shoot a movie. Audio is monaural.
4. Press the shutter button again to stop

shooting.

Each movie can be up to 10 minutes long. Movie recording stops automatically after 10 minutes of recording. Movie recording also will stop automatically if memory becomes full before you stop movie recording by pressing the shutter button.

Using Macro Focus 1. Half-press the shutter button to focus the

image.

The focus operation is the same as that for Auto Focus.
Use of the flash along with Macro Focus can cause the light of the flash to become blocked, which can produce unwanted lens shadows in your image. Macro Focus becomes fixed focus while shooting a movie.
You also can change the Focus setting using the menu that appears when you press [MENU] (pages 51, 232). When proper focusing is not possible because the subject is closer than the Auto Focus range, the camera will switch to the Macro Focus range automatically (Auto Macro). Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while shooting with Auto Focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focus range. Example: cm * will be replaced by the actual focus range value.
When Macro Focus cannot focus properly because the subject is too far away, the camera will switch to the Auto Focus range automatically (Auto Macro). Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while shooting with Macro Focus, values will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focus range. Example: cm cm * will be replaced by the actual focus range values.
Auto Focus and Macro Focus Shooting Tips

To do this:

Changing the Auto Focus Area
Use the following procedure to change the metering area used for Auto Focus (AF). When the shutter button is half-pressed, have the camera automatically select one or more of nine possible focus frames If the camera is able to focus on multiple points, all applicable focus frames turn green. Half-pressing the shutter button focuses the subject and also starts a focus tracking operation that keeps the focus frame on the subject as it moves.

Select this setting:

1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the REC tab, select AF Area and then
3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you
want and then press [SET].
To do this: Use a small area in the center of the screen for metering This setting is best when you want to use focus lock (page 110). Select this setting:

Tracking

When you select Multi as the focus area, nine focus frames appear on the monitor screen. The camera will automatically determine the optimum focus frame(s), which will change to green on the monitor screen. Spot / Tracking Multi
The following functions are disabled whenever Tracking is selected. Self-timer Normal-speed Continuous Shutter, High-speed Continuous Shutter, Flash Continuous Shutter, Zoom Continuous Shutter

Using 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 focused on is not within the focus frame in the center of the screen. Use focus lock with Spot or Tracking focus.

Using the Cameras Color Filter Effects
The cameras filter feature lets you add color tints to your images as you shoot them. The color effect look just like what you would get by installing a color filter on the lens of the camera.
Controlling Image Sharpness
Use the following procedure to adjust the sharpness of subject outlines in your images.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the Quality tab, select Sharpness and
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the Quality tab, select Color Filter and
You can specify one of five sharpness settings from +2 (sharpest) to 2 (least sharp).
Available filter settings are: Off, B/W, Sepia, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink, and Purple
Controlling Color Saturation
Use the following procedure to adjust the saturation of colors in your images.

Adjusting Image Contrast

Use the following procedure to adjust the contrast of your images.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the Quality tab, select Saturation and
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the Quality tab, select Contrast and
You can specify one of five saturation settings from +2 (most saturated) to 2 (least saturated).
You can specify one of five contrast settings from +2 (most contrast between light and dark) to 2 (least contrast between light and dark).

Date Stamping Snapshots

You can have the snapshots recording date only, or date and time stamped in the lower right corner of the image.
Even if you do not stamp the date and/or time with Timestamp, you can do so later using the DPOF function and the printing software function (page 197). Once date and time information is stamped in a print, it cannot be edited or deleted. Use the Date Style setting (page 183) to specify the Year/ Month/Day format of the date. The recording date and time are determined in accordance with the cameras clock settings (pages 11, 181) when the snapshot is recorded. Digital zoom is not supported while date stamping is turned on. Date stamping is not supported for the following types of images. Some BEST SHOT images (Auto Framing, Business cards and documents, White board, etc., Old Photo) Zoom Continuous Shutter
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the Set Up tab, select Timestamp and
Example: December 24, 2007, 1:25 p.m. To do this: Display the date only (2007/12/24) Display the date and time (2007/ 12/24 1:25pm) Display nothing Select this setting: Date Date&Time Off
Using the On-screen Histogram to Check Exposure
The on-screen histogram that provides a graphic representation of the current exposure of the image. You can also display the histogram in the PLAY mode for information about the exposure levels of images.

To stop a slideshow

Press [SET]. This will return to the PLAY mode. Pressing [MENU] instead of [SET] stops the slideshow and returns to the menu screen. Pressing [ ] instead of [SET] stops the slideshow and switches to the REC mode.
All button operations are disabled while the slideshow is switching from one image to another. Wait until an image is stopped on the display before performing a button operation. If a button does not work, wait a bit and try again.
Viewing Camera Images on a TV
Use the procedure below to view snapshots and movies on a TV screen.
1. Use the AV cable that comes with the camera
to connect the camera to a TV.
Making sure that the mark on the camera is aligned with the mark of the AV cable plug, connect the cable to the camera. AV Cable
Selecting a movie when One Image is selected for Images and then selecting a movie for the slideshow will cause the movie to play back repeatedly within the time specified by the slideshow Time setting. In image copied from a computer or an image recorded with a different type of digital camera may remain on the screen longer than the time specified by Interval.

Yellow

Video Audio
USB/AV connector AUDIO IN Jacks (White) VIDEO IN Jack (Yellow)
When connecting the bundled AV cable to the cameras USB/AV port, insert the plug into the port until you feel it click securely into place. Failure to insert the plug fully can result in poor communication or malfunction of the connected components. Some metal of the plug is visible even when the plug is inserted correctly.

To turn off the camera

You can turn off the camera by pressing the cameras [ON/OFF] button.
When connecting to a TV to display images, be sure to configure the cameras [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) buttons for Power On or Power On/Off (page 188). All icons and indicators that appear on the monitor screen also appear on the TV screen. You can use [ ] (DISP) to change the display contents. Audio is monaural. Certain TVs may cut off part of the images. Audio is initially output by the camera at maximum volume. When you first start displaying images, set the TV volume control at a relatively low level and then adjust it as required.

Adjusting Image Brightness
Use the following procedure to adjust the brightness of snapshots.
through images and display the one whose brightness you want to adjust.
2. Press [MENU]. 3. Select the PLAY tab, select Brightness,
Adjusting the white balance of an image creates a new image with the new white balance setting. The original image also remains in memory. When you display an image whose white balance has been adjusted on the cameras monitor screen, the date and time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the white balance was adjusted.
To get tthis: Brighter Select this setting: +2 +1 Darker 2
You can use the following procedure to reduce underexposure only, while maintaining the bright areas of an image.
1. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to select
the image you want to correct.
2. Press [MENU]. 3. On the PLAY tab, select Dynamic Range,
To cancel the brightness adjustment operation, press [ ] or [MENU].
Adjusting the brightness of an image creates a new image with the new brightness level. The original image also remains in memory. When you display a brightness adjusted image on the cameras monitor screen, the date and time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the brightness was adjusted.
When you want to do this: Apply Dynamic Range to a greater extent than Expand +1 Reduce underexposure Select this setting: Expand +2 Expand +1
Performing Dynamic Range correction on an image causes the new (corrected) version to be stored as a separate file. When you display a corrected image on the cameras monitor screen, the date and time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was corrected.
Editing a Movie on the Camera
You can perform the following cut operations on the camera to edit movies you have recorded. Operation Cut (To-Point Cut) Cut (Point-To-Point Cut) Cut (From-Point Cut) Description Cuts everything from the current location to the beginning of the movie. Cuts everything between two points. Cuts everything from the current location to the end of the movie.
When you edit a movie, only the result is saved. The original movie is not retained. Once you perform an editing operation, you will not be able to undo it. A movie that is shorter than five seconds cannot be edited. The movie editing operation is supported only for movies that were recorded with this camera. You will not be able to edit a movie if the amount of remaining memory capacity is less than the size of the movie file you want to edit. If there is not enough memory available, delete any files you no longer need to free up more. Cutting a movie into two parts or splicing of two movies in to a single movie cannot be performed on the camera.

6. After displaying the movie frame you want,
If you selected 9 frames in step 4, the camera will create a 9-frame snapshot with the frame you selected in step 6 in the center. If you selected 1 frame in step 4, the camera will create a snapshot of the frame you selected in step 6.
through images and display the movie that contains the frame you want to use.
2. Press [MENU]. 3. On the PLAY tab, select MOTION PRINT,
MOTION PRINT is not possible using a movie that was recorded on a different type of camera.
4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select either 9 frames or

1 frame.

The dubbing feature of your camera lets you add audio to a snapshot after you shoot it. A snapshot that includes audio (regardless of whether the audio was recorded on the spot or added later) is indicated by the icon. You can re-record a snapshots audio whenever you want. You can record up to about 30 seconds of audio for a snapshot.
4. Press the shutter button to start audio
5. Press the shutter button again to stop audio
Recording will stop automatically after about 30 seconds if you do not press the shutter button.
through images and display the snapshot to which you want to add audio.
To play back snapshot audio
Perform the steps under Listening to the Audio of an Audio Snapshot on page 136.
select Dubbing and then press [ ].
Re-recording Snapshot Audio
Note that you cannot restore the original audio once you delete or re-record the audio of a snapshot.
5. Press the shutter button to start audio
This deletes the previous recording and replaces it with the new one.
through images and display the snapshot whose audio you want to re-record.
6. Press the shutter button again to stop audio
2. Press [MENU]. 3. On the PLAY tab, select Dubbing and then
4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select Delete and then
If you just want to delete the audio of the snapshot without re-recording anything, press [MENU] here and skip the rest of this procedure.
Your camera supports the following audio data formats. Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM (.WAV extension) Approximate Audio File Size: 165KB (30-second recording at 5.5KB per second) See page 83 for recording precautions.
Recording Audio Only (Voice Recording)
Voice Recording lets you record audio only, without a snapshot or movie. Using built-in memory only, you get up to about 48 minutes of Voice Recording.
4. Press the shutter button again to stop audio
recording and return to the screen in step 3.
Recording also will stop automatically if memory becomes full.
5. Now you can repeat steps 3 and 4 to record
more, or you can exit this procedure by pressing [BS] and selecting another BEST SHOT scene.
When exiting this procedure, select Auto for normal image recording.
1. In the REC mode, press [BS]. 2. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select Voice

Recording and then press [SET].
This causes to appear on the monitor screen. Recording Time
button to start recording.
The operation lamp flashes green while recording is in progress. Pressing [SET] during recording will insert a marker into the recording. During later playback, you will be able to jump to the markers in the recording.

Remaining Recording Time

Voice Recording Playback Controls
You can also play back Voice Recording data on your computer using Windows Media Player or QuickTime. Your camera supports the following audio data formats. Audio Data: WAVE/ADPCM (.WAV extension) Approximate Audio File Size: 165 KB (30-second recording at 5.5KB per second) See page 83 for recording precautions.
To do this: Fast forward or fast reverse playback. Pause or restart playback Jump to a marker in the audio data while playback is paused. Adjust volume You can adjust volume only while playback is in progress or paused. Toggle on-screen indicators on or off Stop playback
Do this: Hold down [ ] or [ ]. Press [SET]. Press [ ] or [ ]. Press [ ] and then use [ ] and [ ]. Press [ ] (DISP). Press [MENU].
Playing Back Voice Recording Data
1. Enter the PLAY mode, and then use [ ] and
[ ] to display the Voice Recording file you want to play.
is displayed in place of an image for a Voice Recording file.

2. Press [SET] to start

Files and Folders
Your camera treats each snapshot, movie, and Voice Recording, as a separate file. You can delete, protect, and copy files as required. Files are grouped in folders that are created automatically by the camera. Files and folders have their own unique names, which are assigned automatically by the camera. For details about how folders are organized in memory, see Memory Folder Structure (page 224). Name and Maximum Number Allowed File Each folder can contain up to 9999 files named CIMG0001 through CIMG9999. The extension on the file name depends on the file type. If a folder already contains 9999 files, recording another file will cause a new folder to be created automatically. Example 26th file name:

CIMG0026.JPG

Serial number (4 digits) 100th folder name: Extension
Folders Folders are named from 100CASIO* to 999CASIO* There can be up to 900 folders. * The BEST SHOT mode (page 87) includes a sample scene that optimizes settings for auction site images. Depending on your camera model, the sample scene is named either For eBay or Auction. Images recorded with the eBay scene are stored in a folder named 100_EBAY. Images recorded with the Auction scene are stored in a folder named 100_AUCT.

100CASIO *

Serial number (3 digits)
Protecting a File Against Deletion
You can protect an important file to ensure that it cannot be deleted accidentally.

You can view folder and file names on your computer. For details about how file names are displayed on the cameras monitor screen, see page 229. The total number of folders and files that is allowed depends on the image size and quality, and capacity of the memory card being used for storage.
Note that even if a file is protected, it will be deleted if you perform the format operation (pages 14, 49, 189).
Protecting a Specific File
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the PLAY tab, select Protect and then
3. Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through images until
the one you want to protect is on the monitor screen.
select On and then press [SET].
An image that is protected is indicated by the icon.
Protecting All Files in Memory
3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select All Files : On and 5. Now you can repeat steps 3 and 4 to protect
another image or exit this procedure by pressing [MENU].
To unprotect a specific file
Perform the procedure under Protecting a Specific File, but in step 4 select Off instead of On.
This protects all files currently in memory.

4. Press [MENU].

To unprotect all files in memory
Perform the procedure under Protecting All Files in Memory, but in step 3 select All Files : Off instead of All Files : On.
Using the FAVORITE Folder
The FAVORITE folder is located in the cameras built-in memory, and you can use it to store personal snapshots that you do not want displayed during normal PLAY mode operations. FAVORITE folder snapshots remain in camera memory, even if you change to a different memory card.
5. Use [ ] and [ ] to select Save, and then
This saves a copy of the snapshot to the FAVORITE folder.
6. Now you can repeat steps 4 and 5 to save
another image, or press [MENU] twice to exit this procedure.
The snapshot copied to the FAVORITE folder is converted to QVGA size (pixels). A snapshot in the FAVORITE folder cannot be restored to its original size. Snapshots in the FAVORITE folder cannot be copied to a memory card.
The FAVORITE folder can be used for snapshots only. Saving an audio snapshot in the FAVORITE folder will save the snapshot part only.
Copying a File to the FAVORITE Folder
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the PLAY tab, select Favorites and
The number of snapshots that can be stored in the FAVORITE folder depends on the image quality of each one, and how much built-in memory capacity is remaining.

(Recording Folder) (Recording Folder) (DPOF File Folder) (DPOF File) (BEST SHOT Folder) (User Setup File) (User Setup File) (FAVORITE Folder) (Recording File) (Recording File) (Startup Screen File)
*1 The BEST SHOT mode includes a sample scene that optimizes settings for auction site images. Depending on your camera model, the sample scene is named either For eBay or Auction. Images recorded with the eBay scene are stored in a folder named 100_EBAY. Images recorded with the Auction scene are stored in a folder named 100_AUCT. *2 Indicates files that can be created in built-in memory only.

Folder and File Contents

DCIM Folder Folder that contains all of the camera files Recording Folder Folder that contains files recorded with the camera Image File File of an image shot with the camera. Extension is JPG. Movie File File of a movie shot with the camera. Extension is AVI. Audio File Audio recording file. Extension is WAV. Audio Snapshot Image File Image file of an audio snapshot. Extension is JPG. Audio Snapshot Audio File Audio recording file of an audio snapshot. Extension is WAV.
DPOF File Folder Folder that contains DPOF files, etc. BEST SHOT Folder Folder that contains BEST SHOT user setup files User Setup File File of a BEST SHOT user setup FAVORITE Folder Folder that contains Favorites image files. Size of images is pixels. Startup Screen File File for storing the startup screen image. This file is created when you specify an image for use as the startup screen image.

Supported Image Files

Image files shot with this camera DCF-compliant image files Even if an image is DCF-compliant, this camera still may not be able to display it. When displaying an image recorded on another camera, it may take a long time for the image to appear on this cameras monitor screen.
Built-in Memory and Memory Card Data Handling Precautions
When saving camera data to a computer hard disk, MO disk, or other medium, be sure to transfer the entire DCIM folder and its contents. Changing the name of the DCIM to a date or something similar after you copy it to your computer is a good way to keep track of multiple DCIM folders. When moving the folder back to the camera, however, be sure to change its name back to DCIM. This camera does not recognize any folder name besides DCIM. All of the other folders inside the DCIM folder must also have their original names if you transfer them back to the camera. Folders and files must be stored in accordance with the Memory Folder Structure shown on page 224 in order for the camera to be able to recognize them correctly.

General Guide

The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each part is explained.

Precautions

I Directly Viewing the Sun or Bright Light
Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the cameras viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight.

General Precautions

Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the EX-Z10. All references in this manual to camera refer to the CASIO EX-Z10 Digital Camera.

I Flash

Never use the flash unit in areas where flammable or explosive gas may be present. Such conditions create the risk of fire and explosion. Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the drivers vision and creates the risk of accident. Never fire the flash too close to the eyes of the subject. Doing so creates the risk of loss of eyesight.
I Test for proper operation before using the camera!
Before using the camera to record important images, make sure you first record a number of test images and check the results to ensure that the camera is configured correctly and operating properly (page 57).
I Avoid Use While In Motion
Never use the camera to record or play back images while operating an automobile or other vehicle, or while walking. Looking at the monitor while in motion creates the risk of serious accident.

I Display Panel

Do not apply strong pressure to the LCD panel surface or subject it to strong impact. Doing so can cause the display panel glass to crack. Should the display panel ever become cracked, never touch any of the liquid inside the panel. Doing so creates the risk of skin inflammation. Should display panel liquid ever get into your mouth, immediately rinse your mouth out and contact your physician. Should display panel liquid ever get into your eyes or onto your skin, immediately rinse with clean water for at least 15 minutes and contact your physician.
I Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, and other abnormalities
Continued use of the camera while it is emitting smoke or strange odor, or overheating creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present. 1. Turn off the camera. 2. If you are using the AC adaptor to power the camera, unplug it from the wall outlet. If you are using battery power, remove the batteries from the camera, taking care to protect yourself against burn injury. 3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.

I Connections

Never plug any devices that are not specified for use with this camera into connectors. Connecting a nonspecified device creates the risk of fire and electric shock.

I Transport

Never operate the camera inside of an aircraft or anywhere else where operation of such devices is restricted. Improper use creates the risk of serious accident.

I Water and Foreign Matter
Water, other liquids, or foreign matter (especially metal) getting inside the camera creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present. Particular care is required when using the camera where it is raining or snowing, near the ocean or other body of water, or in a bathroom. 1. Turn off the camera. 2. If you are using the AC adaptor to power the camera, unplug it from the wall outlet. If you are using battery power, remove the batteries from the camera. 3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.
I Dropping and Rough Treatment
Continued use of the camera after it is damaged by dropping or other rough treatment creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present. 1. Turn off the camera. 2. If you are using the AC adaptor to power the camera, unplug it from the wall outlet. If you are using battery power, remove the batteries from the camera. 3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.

I Keep Away From Fire

Never expose the camera to fire, which can cause it to explode and creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
I Disassembly and Modification
Never try to take the camera apart or modify it in any way. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock, burn injury, and other personal injury. Be sure to leave all internal inspection, maintenance, and repair up to your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.
I Backing Up Important Data
Always keep backup copies of important data in camera memory by transferring it to a computer or other storage device. Note that data can be deleted in the case of camera malfunction, repair, etc.
I Locations To Be Avoided
Never leave the camera in any of the following types of locations. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Areas subject to large amounts of humidity or dust Food preparation areas or other locations where oil smoke is present Near heaters, on a heated carpet, in areas exposed to direct sunlight, in a closed vehicle parked in the sun, or other areas subject to very high temperatures Never place the camera on an unstable surface, on a high shelf, etc. Doing so can cause the camera to fall, creating the risk of personal injury.

I Memory Protection

Whenever replacing batteries, be sure to follow the correct procedure as described in the documentation that comes with the camera. Incorrectly replacing batteries can result in corruption or loss of data in camera memory.

Power Supply

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. brand type HR-3UA, HR-3UB,or HR-3UF batteries are recommended when using rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries to power this camera. This camera does not have separate batteries for the clock. The date and time settings of the camera are cleared whenever power is totally cut off (from both the batteries and AC adaptor). Be sure to reconfigure these settings after power is interrupted (page 168).

Caring for your camera

Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can interfere with proper image recording. Never touch the lens with your fingers. You can remove dust particles from the lens surface by using a lens blower to blow them off. Next, wipe the surface of the lens with a soft lens cloth. Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the flash can interfere with proper operation of the camera. Avoid touching the flash. If the flash becomes dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth. If the exterior of the camera needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction. You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain types of images, such as a slight bend in lines that should be straight. This is due to the characteristics of lens, and does not indicate malfunction of the camera.
The camera may become slightly warm during use. This does not indicate malfunction.
Load the batteries into the camera
1. Load the bundled AA-size batteries (LR6) into the camera (page 38).
You can also use commercially available AA-size rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries and AA-size lithium batteries (FR6) to power the camera. SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. brand type HR-3UA, HR-3UB,or HR-3UF batteries are recommended when using rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries to power this camera. Be sure to specify the type of battery you are using to power the camera (page 40).

Stopper

To configure display language and clock settings
Be sure to configure the following settings before using the camera to record images. See page 52 for details.

3. Compose the image on the monitor screen so
the main subject is within the focus frame.
The focusing range of the camera depends on focus mode you are using (page 79). You can compose images using either the monitor screen or the optical viewfinder (page 64). When using the optical viewfinder to compose images, you can use [DISP] to turn off the monitor screen and conserve battery power.
4. Press the shutter button half

way to focus the image.

When you press the shutter button half way, the cameras Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image, and displays the shutter speed value, the aperture value, and the ISO sensitivity. You can tell whether the image is focused by observing the focus frame and the green operation lamp.
G Green Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation
When you see this: Green focus frame Green operation lamp It means this: The image is in focus. The image is not in focus.

Shutter button

Red focus frame Flashing green operation lamp
The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the cameras status.
Continuous Shutter mode White balance Focus mode Flash mode Self-timer REC modes Metering mode indicator Memory capacity (Snapshots) Image quality (Snapshots) Image size (Snapshots) EV shift Date and time
ISO sensitivity Aperture value*1 Shutter speed value*2
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING *1 The size of the opening (aperture) that allows light passing through the lens to reach the CCD. A larger aperture value indicates a smaller opening for light to pass through. The camera adjusts this setting automatically. *2 The amount of time the shutter remains open, allowing light passing through the lens to reach the CCD. A larger shutter speed value indicates that the shutter remains open longer, which means more light reaches the CCD. The camera adjusts this setting automatically. IMPORTANT! When the REC tabs Quick Shutter setting is turned on (page 81), the camera immediately records the image without waiting for Auto Focus to be performed when you press the shutter release all the way down without pausing. This helps to ensure that you are able to capture exactly the moment you want.

Using Zoom

Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom. Normally, the camera automatically switches over to digital zoom after you reach the maximum limit for optical zoom. You can, however, configure the camera to disable digital zoom, if you want.

Optical Zoom

The optical zoom range is 1X to 3X.

1. In a REC mode, move

the zoom controller left or right to zoom.
Moving the zoom controller as far as it goes in either direction will zoom at high speed.

Zoom controller

To do this: Zoom out for a wider view (main subject becomes smaller) Zoom in for a closer view (main subject becomes larger)
Move the zoom controller in this direction: (Wide Angle) (Telephoto)
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTE 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). Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while recording with the Auto Focus mode, Macro mode, or manual focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen to tell you the focusing range (pages 80, 83, 85). Optical zoom is disabled during movie recording. Digital zoom only is available. Make sure you select the optical zoom setting you want to use before you press the shutter button to start movie recording (page 107).

Zoom out

Zoom in
2. Compose the image, and then press the

shutter button.

Digital Zoom
Digital zoom digitally enlarges the part of the image at the center of the image screen. The range of digital zoom is 3X to 12X (in combination with optical zoom). IMPORTANT! When you perform a digital zoom operation, the camera manipulates the image data to enlarge the center of the image. Unlike optical zoom, an image enlarged with digital zoom appears coarser than the original.
I To record an image using digital zoom

1. In a REC mode, hold

the zoom controller towards (telephoto) side.

As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter button down half way. The following is the Auto Focus range. Range: 40cm to (1.3 to ) Using optical zoom causes the above range to change.
When you see this: Green focus frame Green operation lamp Red focus frame Flashing green operation lamp It means this: The image is focused. The image is not focused.

1. Press [] (

) to cycle through the focus mode settings until is shown as the focus mode indicator.
appears momentarily when you select auto focus, and then disappears.
2. Compose the image so the main subject is
within the focus frame, and then press the shutter button half way.
You can tell whether the image is focused by observing the focus frame and the green operation lamp.
3. Press the shutter button the rest of the way to

record the image.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE When proper focusing is not possible because the subject is closer than the Auto Focus range, the camera automatically switches to the Macro mode range (page 83). Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 65) while recording with Auto Focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range. Example: AF cm -
* will be replaced by the actual focusing range value.

I Quick Shutter

When Quick Shutter is turned on, the camera immediately records the image without waiting for Auto Focus to be performed when you press the shutter release all the way down. This helps to avoid missing a special moment while you wait for the camera to Auto Focus.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the REC tab, select Quick Shutter,
To do this: Turn on Quick Shutter Turn off Quick Shutter Select this setting: On Off
I Specifying the Auto Focus Area
You can use the following procedure to change the Auto Focus area used in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro mode. Note that the configuration of the focus frame changes in accordance with the Auto Focus area you select.
For this type of Auto Focus area: Very limited range in the center of the screen This setting works well with focus lock (page 86). Automatic selection of the focus area where the subject closest to the camera is located With this setting, a wide focus frame, which contains nine focus points, appears on the monitor screen first. When you press the shutter button half way, the camera automatically selects the focus point where the subject closest to the camera is located, and a focus frame appears at that point. This setting works well for group photos.

Very bright light inside of an image can cause a vertical band to appear in the monitor screen image. This is a CCD phenomenon known as vertical smear, and does not indicate malfunction of the camera. Note that vertical smear is not recorded with the image in the case of a snapshot, but it is recorded in the case of a movie. The movie recording capacity of built-in memory is very small. Use of a memory card (page 175) is recommended when recording movies. Certain types of memory cards take longer to record data, which can cause movie frames to be dropped. and REC flash on the monitor screen during recording to let you know when a frame has been dropped. Use of an SD memory card with a maximum transfer speed of at least 10MB per second is recommended. Optical zoom is disabled during movie recording. Digital zoom only is available. Make sure you select the optical zoom setting you want to use before you press the shutter button to start movie recording (page 65). The effects of camera movement in an image become more pronounced when you record close ups or recording with a large zoom factor. Because of this, use of a tripod is recommended when recording close ups or recording with a large zoom factor.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Images may be out of focus if the subject is outside the shooting range of the camera. Entering the movie mode automatically changes the focus mode to Pan Focus (page 84), regardless of the current mode memorys (page 121) Focus setting.

Recording Audio

Adding Audio to a Snapshot
You can add audio to a snapshot after you record it. Image Format: JPEG JPEG is an image format that provides efficient data compression. The file extension of a JPEG file is.JPG. Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format This is the Windows standard format for audio recording. The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is.WAV. Recording Time: Up to about 30 seconds per image Audio File Size: Approximately 165KB (30-second recording of approximately 5.5KB per second) NOTE You can play back an audio file recorded in the Audio Snapshot mode on your computer using Windows Media Player.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the REC tab, select Audio Snap,

4. Press the shutter

After the image is recorded, the camera enters audio recording standby, with the image you just recorded on the monitor screen and displays a indicator.
3. Use [] and [] to select On and then press

[SET].

This enters the Audio Snapshot mode. Selecting Off enters the Normal Snapshot mode (no audio).
You can cancel audio recording standby by pressing [MENU].

5. Press the shutter button to start audio

recording.

The green operation lamp will flash while recording is in progress.
6. Recording stops after about 30 seconds or
when you press the shutter button.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Audio snapshot recording is not supported (audio cannot be recorded) for the following types of recording: X3 self-timer recording (Triple Selftimer), continuous shutter recording.

Recording Your Voice

Voice Recording provides quick and easy recording of your voice. Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format This is the Windows standard format for audio recording. The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is.WAV. Recording Time: Approximately 27 minutes with built-in memory Audio File Size: Approximately 165KB (30-second recording of approximately 5.5KB per second) NOTE You can play back files recorded with Voice Recording on your computer using Windows Media Player.

the mode dial with .

This enters the Voice Recording mode and causes to appear on the monitor screen.
3. Recording stops when you press the shutter
button, when memory becomes full, or when the cameras batteries go dead.
2. Press the shutter button to start voice
The remaining recording time value counts down on the monitor screen and the green operation lamp flashes as recording is performed. Pressing [DISP] during voice recording turns off the monitor screen. You can insert index marks while recording by pressing [SET]. See page 153 for information about jumping to an index mark during playback.
I Audio Recording Precautions
Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers.

Using the Histogram

You can use [DISP] to display a histogram on the monitor screen (page 35). The histogram lets you check exposure conditions as you record images. You can also display the histogram of a recorded image in the PLAY mode.
Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far from the subject. Pressing the power button or pressing [ ] (PLAY) stops recording and stores any audio recorded up to that point. You can also perform after-recording to add audio to a snapshot after recording it, and also change the audio recorded for an image. See page 150 for more information.

REC Mode Camera Settings

The following are the settings you can configure before recording an image using a REC mode. L/R key setting (key customization) Grid on/off Image Review on/off Power on default settings ISO sensitivity Metering Filter Sharpness Saturation Contrast Resetting the camera
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE You can also configure the settings listed below. See the referenced pages for more information. Continuous (page 97) AF Area (page 82) Anti Shake (page 103) Quick Shutter (page 81) Audio Snap (page 112) Digital Zoom (page 68) Size (page 77) Quality (Snapshots) (page 78) Quality (Movies) (page 108) White Balance (page 89) Flash Intensity (page 72) Flash Assist (page 72)
Assigning Functions to the [] and [] Keys
A key customization feature lets you configure the [] and [] keys so they change camera settings whenever they are pressed in a REC mode. After you configure the [] and [] keys, you can change the setting assigned to them without going through the menu screen.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the REC tab, select L/R Key, and
After you assign a function, you can change its setting simply by pressing the [] and [] keys. EV Shift (page 87) White Balance (page 89) ISO (page 123) Self-timer (page 74) Metering (page 124) Off: No function assigned
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off
You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you compose images and ensure that the camera is straight when recording.
Turning Image Review On and Off
Image review displays the images you record on the monitor screen as soon as you record them. Use the following procedure to turn image review on and off.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the REC tab, select Review, and
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the REC tab, select Grid, and then
To do this: Display images on the monitor screen for about one second immediately after they are recorded Do not display images immediately after they are recorded

Select this setting: On

To do this: Display the grid Hide the grid Select this setting: On Off
Specifying Power On Default Settings
The cameras mode memory feature lets you specify the power on default settings individually for the flash mode, focus mode, white balance mode, ISO sensitivity, AF Area, metering, self-timer, flash intensity, digital zoom mode, manual focus position and zoom position. Turning on mode memory for a mode tells the camera to remember the status of that mode when you turn off the camera, and restore it the next time you turn the camera back on. When mode memory is turned off, the camera automatically restores the initial factory default setting for the applicable mode. The following table shows what happens when you turn mode memory on or off for each mode.
Function Flash Focus White Balance ISO AF Area Metering Self-timer Flash Intensity Digital Zoom

2. Use [] and [] to scroll through files and
display the one you want to delete.
3. Use [] and [] to select Delete.
To exit the file delete operation without deleting anything, select Cancel.
4. Press [SET] to delete the file.
Repeat steps 2 through 4 to delete other files, if you want.
5. Press [MENU] to exit the menu screen.

Deleting All Files

1. In the PLAY mode, press [] (
2. Use [] and [] to select All Files Delete, 3. Use [] and [] to select Yes.
To exit the file delete operation without deleting anything, select No.
4. Press [SET] to delete all the files.
The message There are no files. appears on the screen after all of the files are deleted.
Each folder can hold files numbered up to 9,999. Trying to store the 10,000th file in a folder causes the next serially numbered folder to be created. File names are generated as shown below. Example: Name of the 26th file
The file management capabilities of the camera make it easy to keep track of images. You can protect files against deletion and store the files you want in the cameras built-in memory.

Folders

Your camera automatically creates folders in its built-in memory or on the memory card.

CIMG0026.JPG

Extension Serial number (4 digits)

Memory Folders and Files

An image you record is automatically stored in a folder, whose name is a serial number. You can have up to 900 folders in memory at the same time. Folder names are generated as shown below. Example: Name of the 100th folder.

100CASIO

Serial number (3 digits)
The folder and file names described here appear when you view folders and files on a computer. See page 34 for information about how the camera displays folder and file names. The actual number of files you will be able to store on a memory card depends on image size and quality, card capacity, etc. For details about the folder structure, see Memory Folder Structure on page 206.

After using the USB cable to establish a USB connection between the camera and your computer, you can use your computer to view images in file memory and copy images to your computers hard disk or other storage media. In order to do this, you first need to install the USB driver located on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera onto your computer. Note that the procedure you need to perform depends on whether you are using computer running under Windows (see below) or a Macintosh (see page 200).
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer
The following are the general steps for viewing and copying files from a computer running under Windows. You can find details about each operation in the procedures that follow below. Note that you should also refer to the documentation that comes with your computer for other information about USB connections, etc.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! Low battery power can cause the camera to power down suddenly during data communication. Use of the special AC adaptor is recommended to power the camera during data communication. If you want to transfer files from the cameras built-in memory to a computer, make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera before you connect the USB cable. Do not try to establish a connection between the camera and computer before installing the USB driver onto the computer. If you do, the computer will not be able to recognize the camera. USB driver installation is required in the case of Windows 98SE and 98. Do not connect the camera to a computer running one of the above operating systems without installing the USB driver first. USB driver installation is not required in the case of Windows XP, 2000, and Me.
1. What you should do first depends on whether
your computer is running under Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98SE, or 98.
Windows 98SE/98 Users Start from step 2 to install the USB driver. Note that the example installation presented here uses Windows 98. Windows XP/2000/Me Users Installation of the USB driver is not required, so jump directly to step 6.
2. Set the bundled CD-ROM into the CD-ROM

drive of your computer.

Use the CD-ROM whose contents label shows USB driver.
3. On the menu screen that appears, click

English.

4. Click [USB driver B] and then [Install].
This starts installation. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to complete the installation. The following steps show installation under the English version of Windows.

MISC AUTPRINT.MRK SCENE* UEZ10001.JPE UEZ10002.JPE
* These folders are created in built-in memory only.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER FAVORITE folder (Built-in memory only) Folder that contains Favorites image files (Image Size: pixels) DPOF file folder Folder that contains DPOF files BEST SHOT folder (Built-in memory only) Folder that contains BEST SHOT user setup files User setup file (Built-in memory only) Files that contain BEST SHOT user setups
Image Files Supported by the Camera
Image files recorded with this camera DCF protocol image files Certain DCF functions may not be supported. When displaying an image recorded on another camera model, it may take a long time for the image to appear on the display.
I Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions
Note that the folder named DCIM is the parent (top) folder of all the files in memory. When transferring memory contents to a hard disk, CD-R, MO disk, or other external storage, treat all the contents inside a DCIM folder as a set and always keep them together. You can change the name of the DCIM folder on your computer. Changing the name to a date is a good way to keep track of multiple DCIM folders. However, if you even want to copy the folders back to the cameras file memory, be sure you change the name of the DCIM folder back to DCIM first. The camera does not recognize any folder name other than DCIM. Memory Folders and files must be stored in accordance with the Memory Folder Structure shown on page 206 in order for the camera to be able to recognize them correctly.
This section explains the software and applications on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera, and provides an overview of what you can do with them. Note that the procedure you need to perform depends on whether you are using computer running under Windows (see below) or a Macintosh (see page 219).
Your digital camera comes bundled with useful applications for using it in combination with a computer. Install the applications you need on your computer.

About the bundled CD-ROM

The CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera contains the applications described below. Installation of these applications is optional, and you should install only the ones you want to use.
CD-ROM Software Purpose USB connection to a computer for image transfer Software Name Supported Windows Versions XP/2000/Me Required Operation Use the USB cable to establish a connection between the camera and computer. Installation of the USB driver is not required (page 193). Use the USB cable to establish a connection between the camera and computer. Install the USB driver Type B (page 193). Install Photo Loader 2.3 (page 212). * If the computer does not have DirectX 9.0 or higher installed, install DirectX 9.0c (page 214).

Managing Images on a PC

To manage images on a PC, you need to install the Photo Loader application from the CD-ROM that comes with the camera. Use the CD-ROM whose contents label shows Photo Loader. NOTE If you already have Photo Loader installed on your computer, check its version. If the bundled version is newer than the one you have, uninstall the old version of Photo Loader and then install the newer version. The CD-ROM includes the software and user documentation for various languages. Check the CD-ROM menu screen to see if applications and user documentation are available for a particular language.

I Getting Started

Start up your computer and insert the CD-ROM into its CDROM drive. This will automatically launch the menu application, which displays a menu screen on your computer. The menu application may not start up automatically on some computers. If this happens, navigate to the CDROM and double-click menu.exe to launch the menu application.
I Viewing the Contents of the Read me File
You should always read the Read me file for Photo Loader before installing it. The Read me file contains information you need to know when installing the application.
1. Click the Read me button for Photo

Loader.

I Selecting a Language
First select a language. Note that some software is not available in all languages.
Before upgrading or reinstalling Photo Loader, or before installing it onto another computer, be sure to read the Read me file for information about retaining existing libraries.
1. On the menu screen, click the tab for the

language you want.

I Installing Photo Loader
I Checking for the Proper Version of DirectX
In order to manage images using Photo Loader, your computer also needs to have DirectX 9.0 or higher installed. You can check the installed version of DirectX using your PCs DirectX Diagnostic Tool.
1. Click the Install button for Photo Loader. 2. Follow the instructions that appear on your

computer screen.

IMPORTANT! Be sure to follow the instructions carefully and completely. If you make a mistake when installing Photo Loader, you may not be able to browse your existing library information and HTML files that are created automatically by Photo Loader. In some cases, image files may be lost.
1. On your PC, click [Start], [All Programs],
[Accessories], [System Tools], and then [System Information].
2. On the [Tools] menu of the window that
appears, select [DirectX Diagnostic Tool].
3. On the [System] tab, check to make sure that
the version shown for the DirectX Version item is 9.0 or higher.
4. Click [Exit] to exit DirectX Diagnostic Tool.
If your PC already has DirectX 9.0 or higher installed, you do not need to install DirectX 9.0c from the bundled CD-ROM. If your PC does not have DirectX 9.0 or higher installed, install DirectX 9.0c from the bundled CDROM.