All example procedures in this User's Guide are based
on the EX-Z40. The same procedures also apply to the
EX-Z30, unless specifically noted otherwise.
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Digital Camera
EX-Z30/EX-Z40
User's Guide
K871PCM1DMX-2
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INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
Unpacking
Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your
dealer as soon as possible.
Rechargeable lithium ion battery
(NP-40)
USB Cradle
(CA-24)
USB Cable
Basic Reference
Camera
Strap
Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type)
AC power cord *
* The shape of the AC
power cord plug varies
according to country or
geographic area.
· Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera.
Special AC Adaptor (Plug-in Type)
CD-ROM
INTRODUCTION
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Contents
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INTRODUCTION
Unpacking .................................................................... 2
Features ....................................................................... 9
Precautions ................................................................. 11
General Precautions
11
Test for proper operation before using the camera!
13
Data Error Precautions
13
Operating conditions
13
Condensation
14
Lens
14
Other
14
15
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
19
GETTING READY
About This Manual ..................................................... 19
General Guide ............................................................ 20
Camera
20
USB Cradle
21
Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 22
REC mode
22
PLAY mode
24
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen
25
Indicator Lamps .......................................................... 25
Attaching the Strap .................................................... 26
Power Requirements ................................................. 26
To load the battery
26
To remove the battery
28
To charge the battery
28
Power Supply Precautions
33
Turning the Camera On and Off
37
Configuring Power Saving Settings
38
Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 39
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 42
To configure display language and clock settings
43
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BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Recording an Image ................................................... 45
Aiming the Camera
45
Recording an Image
46
Recording Precautions
48
About Auto Focus
49
About the REC Mode Monitor Screen
49
Using the Optical Viewfinder ...................................... 50
Using Zoom ................................................................ 51
Optical Zoom
51
Digital Zoom
52
Using the Flash .......................................................... 53
Flash Unit Status
55
Flash Precautions
55
Using the Self-timer ................................................... 56
Specifying Image Size and Quality ............................ 58
To specify the image size
58
To specify image quality
60
61
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 61
Using Auto Focus
62
Using the Macro Mode
64
Using the Pan Focus Mode
64
Using the Infinity Mode
65
Using Manual Focus
65
Using Focus Lock
66
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 67
Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 69
Adjusting White Balance Manually
70
Using the BESTSHOT Mode ..................................... 71
Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup
73
Combining Shots of Two People into
a Single Image (Coupling Shot) ................................. 75
Recording a Subject onto an Existing
Background Image (Pre-shot) .................................... 77
Using the Movie Mode ............................................... 79
Recording Audio ......................................................... 81
Adding Audio to a Snapshot
81
Recording Your Voice
83
Using the Histogram .................................................. 84
REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................... 86
Specifying ISO Sensitivity
86
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off
88
Turning Image Review On and Off
88
Assigning Functions to the [ ] and [ ] Keys
89
Specifying Power On Default Settings
90
Resetting the Camera
91
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PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation .......................................... 92
Playing an Audio Snapshot
93
Flipping the Display .................................................... 94
Zooming the Display Image ....................................... 95
Resizing an Image ..................................................... 96
Cropping an Image ..................................................... 97
Playing a Movie .......................................................... 99
Displaying the 9-image View ................................... 100
Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View
101
Displaying the Calendar Screen .............................. 101
Playing a Slide Show ............................................... 102
To specify the slideshow images
104
To specify the slideshow time
105
To set the slideshow interval
105
Using the Photo Stand Feature
106
Rotating the Display Image ...................................... 107
Using Image Roulette .............................................. 108
Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 109
To re-record audio
110
Playing Back a Voice Recording File ........................ 111
112
DELETING FILES
Deleting a Single File ................................................ 112
Deleting All Files ....................................................... 113
114
FILE MANAGEMENT
Folders ...................................................................... 114
Memory Folders and Files
114
Protecting Files ......................................................... 115
To protect a single file
115
To protect all files in memory
116
Using the FAVORITE Folder ..................................... 116
To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder
116
To display a file in the FAVORITE folder
118
To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder
119
To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder
120
121
OTHER SETTINGS
Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 121
To configure sound settings
121
To set the volume level
122
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 122
Configuring Power Down Image Settings ................ 123
Specifying the File Name Serial Number
Generation Method .................................................. 125