Casio EX-Z4U Bedienungsanleitung

EDigital CameraEX-Z4UUser’s GuideK857PCM2DMXThank you for purchasing this CASIO Product.• Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained

INTRODUCTION10• Real-time histogramAn on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as youview the effect on overall image brightness, which makesshoot

INTRODUCTION11PrecautionsGeneral PrecautionsBe sure to observe the following important precautionswhenever using the EX-Z4U.All references in this man

INTRODUCTION12• Never use the AC adaptor to power any other devicebesides this camera. Never use any other AC adaptorbesides the one that comes with t

INTRODUCTION13Operating conditions• This camera is designed for use in temperatures rangingfrom 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).• Do not use or keep the c

INTRODUCTION14Lens• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface ofthe lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and causemalfunction.• Fing

QUICK START GUIDE15QUICK START GUIDEFirst, charge the battery!1.Load the battery (page 26).2.Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge thebattery

QUICK START GUIDE161.Press the power button to turn on the camera.2.Press [] to select the language you want.3.Press [SET] to register the language s

QUICK START GUIDE171.Press the power button to turn on thecamera.2.Align the mode selector with “PLAY”.3.Use [] and [] to scroll through theimages.D

QUICK START GUIDE181.Press the power button to turn on the camera.2.Align the mode selector with “PLAY”.3.Press [] ( ).4.Use [] and [] to display

GETTING READY19GETTING READYThis section contains information about things you need toknow about and do before trying to use the camera.About This Man

INTRODUCTION2INTRODUCTIONUnpackingCheck to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact

GETTING READY20651234 FrontGeneral GuideThe following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.Camera1 Shutte

GETTING READY21H IJH Battery compartment coverI ConnectorJ Tripod screw hole* Use this hole when attaching to a tripod. BottomUSB CradleSimply placin

GETTING READY22Monitor Screen ContentsThe monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.REC mode1 Flash

GETTING READY23EFGDHD Digital zoom indicatorE Shutter speed value• An out of range aperture or shutter speedcauses the corresponding monitor screenval

GETTING READY24PLAY mode5 QualityFINENORMALECONOMY6 Built-in memory selected for datastorage.Memory card selected for data storage.7 Date and time8 Ba

GETTING READY25Indicatorson(page 22)Histogramon(page 78)IndicatorsoffMonitorscreen offChanging the Contents of the MonitorScreenEach press of the [DIS

GETTING READY26Attaching the StrapAttach the strap to the strap ring as shown in theillustration. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to keep the strap around your w

GETTING READY272.While pulling the stopper in the directionindicated by the arrow in the illustration, alignthe arrow mark on the battery with the arr

GETTING READY28To charge the battery1.Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN5.3V] connector of the USB cradle.2.Extend the prongs of the AC adap

GETTING READY293.Turn off the camera.4.Set the camera ontothe USB cradle.• Do not place the cameraonto the USB cradlewhile it is turned on.• The [CHAR

INTRODUCTION3ContentsI 2 INTRODUCTIONUnpacking ... 2Features ...

GETTING READY30 If the camera works normally1.Continue using the camera until the currentcharge is used up, and then charge thebattery. If the camer

GETTING READY31• The above values are based on a new battery startingfrom a full charge. Repeated charging shortens batterylife.• Battery life is grea

GETTING READY32Power Supply PrecautionsNote the following precautions when handling or using thebattery and the optional charger unit. Battery Handli

GETTING READY33• Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heatgeneration, discoloration, deformation, or any otherabnormal condition while using,

GETTING READY34● BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS• Make sure you remove the battery when you do notplan to use the camera for a long time. A battery left i

GETTING READY35• Use the AC adaptor where it will not besplashed with water. Water creates the risk offire and electric shock.• Do not place a vase or

GETTING READY36Configuring Power Saving SettingsYou can configure the settings described below toconserve battery power.Sleep : Automatically turns of

GETTING READY37Using the On-screen MenusPressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screenthat you can use to perform various operations. The menuth

GETTING READY38● Menu Screen OperationsWhen you want to do this:Move between tabsMove from the tab to thesettingsMove from the settings tothe tabMove

GETTING READY396.Perform one of the following operations toapply the setting you configured.To do this:Apply the setting and exitthe menu screen.Apply

INTRODUCTION443 BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGRecording an Image ... 43Aiming the Camera 43Recording an Image 4

GETTING READY40 IMPORTANT! • The camera’s clock settings are cleared wheneverpower is totally cut off. This can happen if the batterygoes dead while t

GETTING READY413.Use [], [], [], and[] to select thegeographical areawhere you live, andthen press [SET].4.Use [] and [] toselect the name of th

GETTING READY428.Press [SET] to register the settings and exitthe setting screen.To do this:Change the setting at the currentcursor locationMove the c

43BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTE • Your image will be blurred if you move the camerawhen pressing the shutter release button. Press theshutter release but

44BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGRecording an ImageYour camera automatically adjusts shutter speed inaccordance with the brightness of the subject. Images youre

45BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGShutter releasebutton4.Press the shutter releasebutton half way to focus theimage.• When you press the shutterrelease button ha

46BASIC IMAGE RECORDING5.After making sure that theimage is focused properly,press the shutter releasebutton the rest of the waydown to record.• The n

47BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGAbout the REC Mode Monitor Screen• The image shown on the monitor screen in the RECmode is a simplified image for composing pur

48BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGUsing the Optical ViewfinderYou can conserve battery power by turning off thecamera’s monitor screen (page 25) and using the op

49BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGUsing ZoomYour camera is equipped with two types of zoom: opticalzoom and digital zoom.Optical ZoomThe range of the optical zoo

INTRODUCTION585 PLAYBACKBasic Playback Operation ... 85Playing an Audio Snapshot 86Flipping the Display ...

50BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGDigital ZoomDigital zoom is activated after you reach the maximumoptical zoom factor (3X). It enlarges the part of the imageat

51BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGUsing the FlashPerform the following steps to select the flash mode youwant to use.1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].2.Press []

52BASIC IMAGE RECORDING3.Record the image. IMPORTANT! • The flash unit of this camera fires a number of timeswhen you record an image. The initial fla

53BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGFlash Unit StatusYou can find out the current flash unit status by pressingthe shutter release button half way and checking the

54BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGUsing the Self-timerThe self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10-second delay of the shutter release after you press

55BASIC IMAGE RECORDING5.Record the image.• When you press theshutter release button,the self-timer lampflashes and the shutterreleases after the self

56BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTES • If you plan to make large prints of your images orotherwise use them in applications where high-resolution is your top

57BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTE • Use the “Fine” setting when image quality is your toppriority and file size is secondary. Conversely, usethe “Economy”

INTRODUCTION6117 OTHER SETTINGSConfiguring Sound Settings ...117To configure sound settings 117To set the volume le

INTRODUCTION7150 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERUsing the Album Feature ... 150Creating an album 150Selecting a

INTRODUCTION8 IMPORTANT! • The contents of this manual are subject to changewithout notice.• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes noresponsibility for any

INTRODUCTION9Features• 4.0 million Effective PixelsA high-resolution megapixel CCD provides 4.0 millioneffective pixels (4.23 million total pixels) fo