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E
Digital Camera
EX-Z850
User's Guide
K844FCM1DMX
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/.


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INTRODUCTION
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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-31)
USB Cable
Basic Reference
Camera
Strap
Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type)
(AD-C52G)
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)
(AD-C52J)
CD-ROM
AV Cable
INTRODUCTION


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INTRODUCTION
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Contents
2
INTRODUCTION
Unpacking .................................................................... 2
Features ..................................................................... 10
Precautions ................................................................ 14
19
QUICK START GUIDE
First, charge the battery! ............................................ 19
To configure display language and clock settings ..... 20
To record an image .................................................... 21
To view a recorded image .......................................... 22
To delete an image ..................................................... 22
23
GETTING READY
About This Manual ..................................................... 23
General Guide ............................................................ 24
Camera
24
USB Cradle
27
Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 28
REC Modes
28
PLAY Mode
32
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen
33
Attaching the Strap .................................................... 35
Power Requirements ................................................. 35
Loading the Rechargeable Battery
35
To charge the battery
37
To replace the battery
41
Power Supply Precautions
42
Turning the Camera On and Off
45
Configuring Power Saving Settings
47
Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 48
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 51
To configure display language and clock settings
52
54
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Recording an Image ................................................... 54
Specifying the Recording Mode
54
Aiming the Camera
55
Recording an Image
56
Using the Optical Viewfinder ...................................... 62
Using Zoom ................................................................ 63
Optical Zoom
63
Digital Zoom
65


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Using the Flash .......................................................... 67
Flash Unit Status
70
Changing the Flash Intensity Setting
71
Using Flash Assist
71
Using the Self-timer ................................................... 73
Specifying Image Size ............................................... 76
Specifying Image Quality ........................................... 77
79
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 79
Using Auto Focus
80
Using the Macro Mode
83
Using Pan Focus
84
Using the Infinity Mode
85
Using Manual Focus
85
Using Focus Lock
87
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 88
Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 89
Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually
91
Specifying the Exposure Mode .................................. 92
Using Aperture Priority AE
92
Using Shutter Speed Priority AE
94
Setting Exposure Settings Manually
96
Exposure Mode Recording Precautions
97
Using Continuous Shutter .......................................... 97
Using the Normal-Speed Continuous Shutter Mode
98
Using the High-Speed Continuous Shutter Mode
99
Using the Flash Continuous Shutter Mode
99
Using the Zoom Continuous Shutter Mode
100
25-shot Stop Action Images
(Using the Multi Continuous Shutter Mode)
101
Continuous Shutter Precautions
102
Using the BEST SHOT Mode .................................. 103
Displaying Sample Scenes Individually
105
Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup
106
To delete a BEST SHOT user setup
108
Reducing the Effects of Hand or Subject
Movement ................................................................. 108
Shooting with High Sensitivity .................................. 110
Recording Images of Business Cards and
Documents (Business Shot) ..................................... 111
Before recording with Business Shot
112
To use Business Shot
112
Restoring an Old Photograph ................................... 113
Before trying to restore an old photograph
113
To restore an old photograph
114
Recording an ID Photo .............................................. 116
Printing an ID Photo
118
Recording a Movie .................................................... 118
Specifying Movie Image Quality
119
Recording a Standard Movie (Movie Mode)
120


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Instant Movie Setups
(MOVIE BEST SHOT Mode) .................................... 123
Displaying MOVIE BEST SHOT Sample Scenes
Individually
124
Creating Your Own MOVIE BEST SHOT Setup
125
Recording a Short Movie
126
Recording a Past Movie
129
Shooting with the REC Light .................................... 130
Recording Audio ....................................................... 131
Adding Audio to a Snapshot
131
Recording Your Voice
133
Using the Histogram ................................................ 134
REC Mode Camera Settings ................................... 137
Assigning Functions to the [ ] and [ ] Keys
137
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off
138
Turning Image Review On and Off
139
Using Icon Help
139
Specifying Power On Default Settings
140
Specifying ISO Sensitivity
142
Selecting the Metering Mode
143
Using the Filter Function
145
Specifying Outline Sharpness
145
Specifying Color Saturation
146
Specifying Contrast
146
Date Stamping Snapshots
147
Resetting the Camera
148
Using the Shortcut Menu (EX Menu) ....................... 149
150
PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation ........................................ 150
Playing an Audio Snapshot
151
Zooming the Display Image ..................................... 152
Resizing an Image ................................................... 153
Cropping an Image ................................................... 154
Keystone Correction ................................................ 156
Using Color Restoration to Correct the Color
of an Old Photograph ............................................... 157
Adjusting White Balance of a Recorded Image ....... 159
Adjusting Image Brightness ..................................... 161
Playing and Editing a Movie .................................... 162
Playing a Movie
162
Playing Back a Movie with Anti Shake
164
Editing a Movie
165
Capturing a Still Image from a Movie
(MOTION PRINT)
168
Displaying the 9-image View ................................... 170
Displaying the Calendar Screen .............................. 171
Playing a Slideshow ................................................. 172
Using the Photo Stand Feature
174
Rotating the Display Image ...................................... 175