Casio Exilim EX-Z400

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Digital Camera
User’s Guide

Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Specifications

General

Brand	Casio
Model	Exilim EX-Z400
Category	Digital Camera
Language	English

Summary

Quick Start Basics

First, charge the battery prior to use

Instructions for charging the camera battery and understanding charge lamp status.

Preparing a Memory Card

Information on using memory cards, supported types, and capacity.

Turning the Camera On and Off

To shoot a snapshot

Step-by-step guide on how to take a snapshot using the camera.

Holding the Camera Correctly

Snapshot Shooting Precautions

Snapshot Tutorial

Using the Control Panel

Explains how to use the Control Panel to configure various camera settings.

Using Continuous Shutter (CS)

Using Face Detection (Face Detection)

Instructions on using the face detection feature for portraits.

Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift)

How to manually adjust image exposure value (EV) before shooting.

Shooting with Zoom

Shooting with the Make-up Mode (Make-up)

Guide to using Make-up Mode for smoothing skin texture and softening shadows.

Recording Movie Images and Audio

To record a movie

Steps to record movies, including quality settings and stopping recording.

Using Prerecord Movie

Recording Audio Only (Voice Recording)

Using BEST SHOT

To shoot an image with BEST SHOT

Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setups

Shooting with AUTO BEST SHOT

Guide to the AUTO BEST SHOT mode for automatic scene selection.

Shooting ID Photographs

Recording a Self-portrait

Isolating Moving Subjects (Multi-motion Image)

Advanced Settings

Using On-screen Menus

Guide to navigating and operating the camera's on-screen menus.

Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus)

Details the different focus modes available, like Auto Focus and Manual Focus.

Using Focus Lock

Using the Self-timer (Self-timer)

Controlling White Balance (White Balance)

How to adjust white balance to match lighting conditions for accurate colors.

Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO)

Other Playback Functions (PLAY)

Editing a Movie on the Camera (Movie Editing)

Keystone Correction (Keystone)

Protecting a File Against Deletion (Protect)

Adding Audio to a Snapshot (Dubbing)

Copying Files (Copy)

Dynamic Photo

Introduction to the Dynamic Photo feature for creating composite images.

Inserting a Subject into a Background Image (Dynamic Photo)

Steps to insert a subject into a background image to create a Dynamic Photo.

Printing

Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer

Guide on connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge printer for printing.

To print

Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number of Copies

Date Stamping

Using the Camera with a Computer

Save images to a computer and view them there

Instructions for manually saving and viewing images on a computer via USB.

Uploading Movie Files to YouTube

Transferring Images from Your Computer to Camera Memory

Steps to install Photo Transport and transfer images from computer to camera.

Using an Eye-Fi Wireless SD Memory Card to Transfer Images (Eye-Fi)

Other Settings (Set Up)

REC Mode Control Panel Display (Panel)

Configuring Auto Power Settings (Auto Power Off)

Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card (Format)

Instructions for formatting camera memory or memory cards, including warnings.

Resetting the Camera to Factory Defaults (Reset)

Procedure to reset camera settings to their original factory defaults.

Appendix

Precautions during Use

General safety guidelines and warnings for camera operation and handling.

Troubleshooting

Common problems and their solutions for power, image recording, and focus issues.

Approximate Battery Life

Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40)

Charger unit (BC-31 L)

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Creating a Dynamic Photo Image

Steps to shoot and extract subjects to create Dynamic Photo images.

Four Tips for Good Subject Cropping

Specifying the Subject Type and CS Speed

Guide to selecting subject types and CS speed for Dynamic Photo creation.

Create Original Movies with Dynamic Studio

Movie Conversion Settings

Details on configuring movie conversion settings like frame rate and intended use.

Download Movie Page

Cell Phone Use Movie Conversion Precautions