User manual CASIO EX-Z77

[. . . ] E Digital Camera EX-Z77 User's Guide Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product. · Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User's Guide. · Keep the User's Guide in a safe place for future reference. · For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the official EXILIM Website at http://www. exilim. com/ K828PCM2DMX 1 UNPACKING As you unpack your camera, check to make sure that all items shown below are included. [. . . ] On the "Set Up" tab, select "Timestamp" and then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. 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 135 ADVANCED SETTINGS 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. How to Use the Histogram A histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an image in terms of the number of pixels. The vertical axis indicates the number of pixels, while the horizontal axis indicates lightness. If the histogram appears too lopsided for some reason, you can use EV shift to move it left or right in order to achieve better balance. Optimum exposure can be achieved by EV shifting so the graph is as close to the center as possible. For snapshots, you can even display individual histograms for R (red), G (green), and B (blue). These lines can be used to determine whether there is too much or too little of each of the color components in an image. Histogram Example Histograms 1. Press [ ] (DISP) as many times as necessary to display the histogram (page 56). NOTE · You can use key customization to configure the [ ] and [ ] buttons so they control the EV shift setting. Then you can perform EV shift while viewing the results on the on-screen histogram (page 138). A histogram towards the left side results when the overall image is dark. A histogram that is too far to the left may result in "black out" of the dark areas of an image, as shown in the nearby image. 136 ADVANCED SETTINGS A histogram towards the right side results when the overall image is light. A histogram that is too far to the right may result in "white out" of the light areas of an image, as shown in the nearby image. IMPORTANT! · A centered histogram does not necessarily guarantee optimum exposure. If you intentionally want to over expose or under expose the image, you may not want a centered histogram. · Due to the limitations of exposure compensation, you may not be able to achieve an optimum histogram configuration. · Use of the flash and certain shooting conditions can cause the histogram to indicate exposure that is different from the actual exposure of the image when it was shot. An overall well-balanced histogram results when the overall image is at optimal lightness. 137 ADVANCED SETTINGS Other Useful Recording Functions The following functions are also available in the REC mode to help make your digital image more efficient and enjoyable. · Assign functions to the [ ] and [ ] keys · Display an on-screen grid for easy image composition · Review an image you just recorded · Register initial power up settings · Reset settings When this function is assigned: ISO (page 129) Self-timer (page 76) You can use [ ] and [ ] to do this: Change the ISO sensitivity setting Select the self-timer time 1. On the "REC" tab, select "L/R Key", and then press [ ]. Using Key Customize to Assign Functions [ ] and [ ] Key Customize lets you assign any one of the five functions listed below to the [ ] and [ ] keys. Once you do, you will be able to use the assigned functions while shooting snapshots or movies, without going through the menus. For details about each of the functions, see the referenced page numbers. When this function is assigned: Metering (page 130) EV Shift (page 125) White Balance (page 126) You can use [ ] and [ ] to do this: Change the metering setting Perform EV shifting for exposure compensation Change the white balance setting 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the function you want to assign and then press [SET]. After you assign a function, you can control its setting using the [ ] and [ ] keys. [. . . ] Image compression could not be performed for some reason during image data storage. If the lens comes into contact with some obstacle, this message appears and the camera turns off. Take action to remove the obstacle, and try turning on power again. Record Error Replenish ink!RETRY POWER ON This function is not supported for this file. SYSTEM ERROR Your camera system is corrupted. [. . . ]