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(A TYPE / B TYPE) SEP. 2003 NOTE: 1) There are two types of EX-Z4 with different destinations. Note that the lens units as well as the PCBs differ between the two types. A TYPE : for USA B TYPE : OTHER Refer to "DISASSEMBLY"...
CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS ............................1 BLOCK DIAGRAM ............................4 TEST MODE ..............................6 PROGRAM VERSION UPGRADING ......................7 1. How to confirm the program version ..................... 7 2. How to update the firmware ......................7 3. How to restpre the firmware ......................8 ADJ TOOL ..............................
SPECIFICATIONS Image Files Format Snapshots: JPEG (Exif Ver.2.2); DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) 1.0 standard; DPOF compliant Movies: AVI (Motion JPEG) Recording Media 10MB built-in Flash memory SD Memory Card MultimediaCard Image Size Snapshots: 2304 x 1728 pixels 2304 x 1536 (3:2) pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels...
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Focusing Contrast-type Auto Focus (AF Mode (AF Area: Spot or Multi), Macro Mode), Pan Focus; Infinity Mode; focus lock; manual focus 40cm to ∞ (1.3´ to ∞) Approximate Focus Range Normal focus: (from lens surface) Macro focus: 6cm to 50cm (2.4˝ to 19.7˝) In the Macro mode, the optical zoom range is 1x to 1.8x.
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*3 Continuous Playback Conditions • Temperature: 23°C (73°F) • Scroll one image about every 10 seconds *4 Voice recording times are based on continuous recording. Power Consumption DC 3.7V Approximately 3.3W Dimensions 87(W) x 57(H) x 23.1(D) mm (3.4˝(W) x 2.2˝(H) x 0.9˝(D)) (excluding projections;...
TEST MODE Note: Do not perform the menu item unless explained here. (It may damage the internal data and camera becomes unusable.) Booting To boot the test mode While firmly pressing down both "MENU" and "DISP" buttons, Turn the power on. 1 "MENU"...
VER 1.00 (As of September 19. 2003) 2. How to update the firmware 1. Prepare the memory card which contains the software for upgrading EX-Z4 firmware in the root directory. firmware: EX-Z4.bin The firmware is included in the service CD-ROM.
6. Remove the memory card after turning the power off once. Turn the power back on again while pressing MENU, and check the version. VER 1.00 (As of September. 2003) 7. If the version is correct, turn the power off. 8.
(VMEM manufacturer's name)" can be found in "USB device for UUSBD", the computer has successfully recognised the driver. (12) The test driver can be used for both CASIO/PENTAX. Installing the test driver into either one enables the other one to recognise it.
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NOTE: How to uninstall the USB driver for the USB test mode • Connect the camera while in the USB test mode to the computer so that the computer recognises the camera. • Right-click "My computer", select "Property" and open "Device manager". •...
2. Lens Replacement Make sure to perform the following procedure after replacing the lens. A floppy disk with the lens data is bundled in the spare parts of the lens unit. 1 Enter the TEST mode. 1.Turn the power on while pressing both "MENU" and "DISP" buttons. 2.Press "RIGHT"...
1. Write the firmware a) Copy the following restoration software and the firmware to a SD card. Restoration software: rom857_030919.lbn Firmware: EX-Z4.bin b) Copy both the restoration software and the firmware into the root directory of the SD card. c) Change the name of the restoration software to "jupiter.bin".
HOW TO DELETE THE MOVIE FUNCTION Outline The license issue has made it necessary to delete the movie function from models for North America. Following is the procedure using the ADJ tool. Deleting the movie function 1) Read the ADJ data. Enter the TEST mode.
VCOM DC ADJUSTMENT Purpose Readjust the VCOM value to minimize the flicker of the LCD after replacing the LCD or the main PCB. Necessary tools 1. Camera (Charge its battery fully) 2. Photo diode (S2281-01) : See Fig 1. 3. Photo sensor amp (C2719) : See Fig 2. 4.
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Procedure Figure (a) 1. Camera setting a) Turn the power on while pressing MENU and DISP. : V E R S I O N I N F O : V I D E O O U T After pressing “Right” key twice, press MENU. : U S B T C C T E S T Figure (a) appears.
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3. Measurement a) Connect S2281-01 to the camera’s LCD monitor (see below). AC Waveforms appear on the monitor screen of the oscilloscope. * Change the Rf range of C2719 in case the range does not match. Photo diode Oscilloscope INPUT OUTPUT S2281-01 Photo sensor amp...
THE COUNTERMEASURE FOR "SYSTEM ERROR" Purpose System error may occur when the battery is removed while data is written to the internal memory. If "SYSTEM ERROR" appears on the monitor, execute the following operation. 1. Back up the ADJ DATA. 2.
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6. Return the backed up ADJ DATA. a) Select "USB TCC ON". b) Set the camera to the cradle and turn the power on and connect it to the PC by the USB cable. c) Boot "adj03natsu.exe". d) Open the file which is saved above and display the data on the "adj03natsu.exe". e) Click "WRITE"...
DISASSEMBLY 1. Remove the battery. 2. Remove the six screws. screws screws screw 3. Remove the rear and front case ASS’Y and the strap holder. — 19 —...
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4. Remove the two screws and then the FPC. 5. Remove the CONNECTOR. screws 6. Peel off the double-sided tape on the KEY UNIT. 7. Disconnect the CONNECTOR, and then remove the LCD UNIT and the KEY UNIT. connector 8. Unsolder the two lead wires. Lead wire (red) Lead wire (black) —...
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9. Disconnect the CONNECTOR, and then separate the LCD UNIT from the KEY UNIT. NOTE: When assembling, align the POWER UNIT with 10. Remove the POWER UNIT. the position as shown below. 11. Remove the two screws and disconnect the two CONNECTORs, and then remove the MAIN PCB and the speaker. screws connectors NOTE: Discriminating between the two MAIN PCBs...
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12. Remove the two screws and then the LENS UNIT. screw screw NOTE: A tip for assembling the lens: Fitting the parts in the order of A and B enables an easy assembly of the lens. Connect the speaker terminal before fixing the LENS UNIT. NOTE: Discriminating between the two LENS UNITs A description of either KX-857-CCD or KX-875-CCD can be found in the position as shown below.
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13. Remove the three screws. screw screws 14. Remove the hook. 15. Remove the battery cover. 16. Remove the FPC and unsolder the two lead wires. 17. Remove the two screws. black screws 18. Unsolder the three lead wires and remove the SUB PCB. yellow green white...
PARTS PRICE LIST Item Parts Code Parts Name Specification Price R Remarks Others Code 1013 3316 CASE ASSY/REAR RJK504389*003 TK 1014 4149 RJK504389*004 TK CASE ASSY/REAR C Blue 1014 4150 RJK504389*005 TK CASE ASSY/REAR C Red 1011 3024 SEAL RJK504361-001V01 X *1 1011 3052 STRAP BASE RJK504288-001V01...
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Ver.1 : Dec. 2003 Replacement of the PARTS LIST (P25) CASIO TECHNO CO.,LTD. Overseas Service Division 6-2, Hon-machi 1-Chome Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan...