User Manual (EX-Z120)Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION2Unpacking2Contents3Features9Precautions12General Precautions12Data Error Precautions19Operating conditions20Condensation20Power Supply21Lens21Caring for your camera21Other21QUICK START GUIDE22Load the batteries into the camera22To configure display language and clock settings23To record an image24To view a recorded image25To delete an image25GETTING READY26About This Manual26General Guide27Camera27Monitor Screen Contents30REC Modes30PLAY Mode34Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen35Attaching the Strap37Power Requirements37To load batteries38To replace the batteries41Battery Precautions41Using AC Power44Turning the Camera On and Off46Configuring Power Saving Settings48Using the On-screen Menus49Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings52To configure display language and clock settings53BASIC IMAGE RECORDING55Recording an Image55Specifying the Recording Mode55Aiming the Camera56Recording an Image (Snapshot Mode)57Using the easy Mode61Recording Precautions62Using the Optical Viewfinder64Using Zoom65Optical Zoom65Digital Zoom67Using the Flash69Flash Unit Status71Changing the Flash Intensity Setting72Using Flash Assist72Using the Self-timer74Specifying Image Size77Specifying Image Quality78OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS79Selecting the Focus Mode79Using Auto Focus80Using the Macro Mode83Using Pan Focus84Using the Infinity Mode84Using Manual Focus85Using Focus Lock86Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)87Adjusting White Balance89Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually90Specifying the Exposure Mode92Using Aperture Priority AE92Using Shutter Speed Priority AE94Setting Exposure Settings Manually95Exposure Mode Recording Precautions96Recording Consecutive Images (Continuous Shutter Mode)97Using the BEST SHOT Mode98Displaying Sample Scenes Individually100Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup101To delete a BEST SHOT user setup102Reducing the Effects of Hand or Subject Movement103Shooting with High Sensitivity104Recording Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot)105To use Business Shot106Recording an ID Photo107Printing an ID Photo109Recording a Movie109Specifying Movie Image Quality110Recording a Movie111Recording Audio113Adding Audio to a Snapshot113Recording Your Voice115Using the Histogram116REC Mode Camera Settings119Assigning Functions to the [<] and [>] Keys120Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off120Turning Image Review On and Off121Specifying Power On Default Settings121Specifying ISO Sensitivity123Selecting the Metering Mode124Using the Filter Function126Specifying Outline Sharpness126Specifying Color Saturation127Specifying Contrast127Resetting the Camera128PLAYBACK129Basic Playback Operation129Playing an Audio Snapshot130Zooming the Display Image131Resizing an Image132Cropping an Image133Playing and Editing a Movie135Playing a Movie135Editing a Movie136Capturing a Still Image from a Movie (MOTION PRINT)140Adjusting White Balance of a Recorded Image141Adjusting Image Brightness143Displaying the 9-image View145Displaying the Calendar Screen146Playing a Slideshow147Rotating the Display Image149Adding Audio to a Snapshot151To re-record audio152Playing Back a Voice Recording File153Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen154Selecting the Video Output System156DELETING FILES157Deleting a Single File157Deleting All Files158FILE MANAGEMENT159Folders159Memory Folders and Files159Protecting Files160To protect a single file160To protect all files in memory161Using the FAVORITE Folder161To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder161To display a file in the FAVORITE folder163To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder164To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder164OTHER SETTINGS165Configuring Sound Settings165To configure sound settings165To set the confirmation tone volume level165To set the audio volume level for movie and audio snapshot playback166Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen166Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method167Setting the Clock168To select your Home Time zone168To set the current time and date169Changing the Date Format169Using World Time170To display the World Time screen170To configure World Time settings170Changing the Display Language171Changing the USB Port Protocol172Configuring [_] (REC) and [>] (PLAY) Power On/Off Functions173Formatting Built-in Memory174USING A MEMORY CARD175Using a Memory Card176To insert a memory card into the camera176To replace the memory card177Formatting a Memory Card178Copying Files179To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card180To copy a specific file from a memory card to built-in memory181PRINTING IMAGES182DPOF183To configure print settings for a single image184To configure print settings for all images185Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT186Date Printing190PRINT Image Matching III191Exif Print192VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER193Using the Camera with a Windows Computer193Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer200Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer204Memory Data205DCF Protocol205Memory Folder Structure206Image Files Supported by the Camera207USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER209Using the Camera with a Windows Computer209About the bundled CD-ROM209Computer System Requirements211Managing Images on a PC212Retouching, Reorienting, and Printing a Snapshot215Playing a Movie217Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)218User Registration218Exiting the Menu Application218Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer219About the bundled CD-ROM219Computer System Requirements220Managing Images on a Macintosh221Playing a Movie222Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)222To register as a camera user223APPENDIX224Menu Reference224Indicator Lamp Reference227Troubleshooting Guide230If you have problems installing the USB driver...235Display Messages236Specifications238Size: 6.09 MBPages: 242Language: EnglishOpen manual
