User manual CASIO EXILIM EX-Z4U

[. . . ] E Digital Camera EX-Z4U 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/. K857PCM2DMX INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Unpacking Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. [. . . ] Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN 5. 3V] connector of the USB cradle. 2. Extend the prongs of the AC adaptor, and then plug it into a household power outlet. Stopper [DC IN 5. 3V] USB cradle AC Adaptor 3. Release the stopper and pull the battery from the camera. · Take care so you do not drop the battery. 28 GETTING READY 3. 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 IMPORTANT!Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity and charging conditions. · Use only the USB cradle (CA-21A) that comes with the camera, the optionally available USB cradle (CA21), 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. SET DISP PHOT O CHAR GE USB [CHARGE] lamp 5. After charging is complete, remove the camera from the USB cradle. 29 GETTING READY · 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. 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. I If the camera works normally 1. Continue using the camera until the current charge is used up, and then charge the battery. I If the camera does not work normally This can mean there is a problem with how the battery is loaded. 1. Remove the battery from the camera and check the battery contacts for dirt. Check to make sure that the AC adaptor's power cord is connected securely to the power outlet and USB cradle. · If the same symptoms occur again when you place the camera on the USB cradle after taking the above steps, contact a CASIO authorized service center. 30 GETTING READY I Battery Life Guidelines The battery life guideline values given below indicate the amount of time under the conditions defined below the table, until power automatically turns off due to battery failure. [. . . ] · 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. [. . . ]