User manual CASIO EXILIM EX-Z3

[. . . ] E Digital Camera EX-Z3 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, and keep the User's Guide in a safe place for future reference. K855PCM1DMX INTRODUCTION 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. PHOTO CHARGE USB Camera Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20) USB Cradle (CA-21) Strap CD-ROM USB Cable Basic Reference · Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera. * The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type) AC power cord * Special AC Adaptor (Plug-in Type) 2 INTRODUCTION Contents 2 INTRODUCTION Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Pull the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow. · This will cause the battery to come part way out of the slot. 1. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN 5. 3V] connector of the USB cradle, and then plug it in to a household power outlet. · Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera. USB Cradle [DC IN 5. 3V] Stopper AC Adaptor AC power cord 3. Release the stopper and pull the battery from the camera. · Take care so you do not drop the battery. 27 GETTING READY NOTE · The bundled AC adaptor is designed for operation with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC. Note, however, that the shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. If you plan to use the AC adaptor in a geographic area where the power receptacle shape is different from that in your area, replace the AC power cord with one of the other ones that comes with the camera, or purchase a commercially available AC power cord that is compatible with the power outlets in that area. NOTE · The AC adaptor is designed for operation on power ranging from 100V AC to 240V AC. Note, however, that the shape of the power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. It is up to you to find out if the shape of the AC adaptor power cord plug is compatible with local power outlets when traveling abroad. 2. Set the camera onto the USB cradle. · Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on. · The [CHARGE] lamp on the USB cradle should turn red, indicating that charging has started. When charging is complete, the [CHARGE] lamp will turn green. PLAY REC MEN U USB Cradle AC Adaptor SET DISP PHOT O CHAR GE USB [DC IN 5. 3V] [CHARGE] lamp 4. After charging is complete, remove the camera from the USB cradle. 28 GETTING READY IMPORTANT!Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity and charging conditions. · Use only the USB cradle (CA-21) or the optionally available charger unit (BC-10L) to charge the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery. Do not use optionally available AD-C40, AD-C620 and AD-C630 AC adaptors with this camera. · Make sure that the camera connector of the USB cradle is securely inserted into the camera's connector as far as it will go. · The [CHARGE] lamp may remain amber colored and the charge operation may not start right away if you try to charge immediately after using the camera (which causes battery to become warm) or when it is too hot or too cold where you are performing the charge operation. If this happens, simply wait until the battery reaches normal temperature. The [CHARGE] lamp will turn red and charging will start when the battery temperature returns to the allowable charging temperature range. · If the [CHARGE] lamp starts flashing red, it means that an error occurs while charging. An error can be caused by any of the following: a problem with the USB cradle, a problem with the camera, or a problem with the battery or how it is loaded. · You can use the USB cradle to charge the camera's battery, to exchange data with a computer over a USB connection, or when using the Photo Stand feature only. 29 GETTING READY s If the camera works normally s Battery Life Guidelines The battery life guideline values given below indicate the amount of time at standard temperature (25°C (77°F)) until power automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not guarantee that the battery will provide the amount of service indicated. [. . . ] · The flash takes anywhere from a few seconds to as long as 10 seconds to attain full charge after being fired. The actual time required depends on the battery level, temperature, and other conditions. · The flash unit may not be able to charge when battery power is low. Low battery power is indicated by (Flash Off) on the monitor screen, and when the flash fails to fire properly resulting in poor image exposure. [. . . ]