Brand: CASIO
Category: Digital Camera
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Language: EN
Manual for EX-Z88
Uploaded: Aug. 9, 2025, 11:42 p.m.
Unpacking
- Check all included items against the list.
- Contact the retailer if anything is missing.
First, charge the battery prior to use.
- Load the rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-80) into the camera.
- Charge the battery using either the USB-AC adaptor or a USB connection to a computer.
Turning the Camera On and Off
- Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn the camera on.
- Press [ON/OFF] (Power) again to turn the camera off.
Holding the Camera Correctly
Refer to page 8 for a diagram of the camera controls.
To shoot a snapshot.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus, then press it fully to take the picture.
Viewing Snapshots
Press the [PLAY] button to enter playback mode and view recorded images.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Cause and Recommended Action |
|---|---|
| The subject is out of focus in the recorded image. | The image may not be focused properly. When composing the image, make sure the subject is located inside the focus frame. |
| The flash does not fire. | 1) If 2) If the battery is dead, charge it (page 15). 3) If a BEST SHOT scene that uses |
| The red |
The flash unit may be malfunctioning. Contact a CASIO authorized service center or your original retailer. Note that though the flash will not fire, you still can use the camera for non-flash shots. |
| Camera powers down during Self-timer countdown. | The battery may be dead. Charge the battery (page 15). |
| The monitor screen image is out of focus. | 1) You may be using Manual Focus and have not focused the image. Focus the image (page 58). 2) You may be using 3) You may be trying to use Auto Focus or |
| There is a vertical line in the monitor screen image. | Shooting a very brightly lit subject can cause a vertical band to appear in the monitor screen image. This is a CCD phenomenon known as “vertical smear”, and does not indicate malfunction of the camera. Note that vertical smear is not recorded with the image in the case of a snapshot, but it is recorded in the case of a movie. |
| There is digital noise in images. | 1) Sensitivity may have been increased automatically for a dark subject, which increases the chance of digital noise. Use a light or some other means to illuminate the subject. 2) You may be attempting to shoot in a dark location with 3) Shooting with a high ISO sensitivity setting or with the Lighting feature can cause an increase in digital noise. Use a light or some other means to illuminate the subject. |
| A recorded image was not saved. | 1) Camera power may have been turned off before the save operation was complete, which will result in the image not being saved. If the battery indicator shows 2) You may have removed the memory card from the camera before the save operation was complete, which will result in the image not being saved. Do not remove the memory card before the save operation is complete. |
| Though available lighting is bright, the faces of people in the image are dark. | Not enough light is reaching the subjects. Change the flash mode setting to |
| Night shots come out bad. | Use the following BEST SHOT scenes (page 52) when shooting at night. • Night Scene (for shooting night scenery only) • Night Scene Portrait (for shooting people against night scenery) |
| Subjects are too dark when shooting images in a seashore or ski area. | Sunlight reflected by water, sand, or snow, can cause underexposure of images. Change the flash mode setting to |
| Digital zoom (including HD zoom) does not work. The zoom bar indicates zoom only up to a zoom factor of 5.0. | Time stamping may be turned on, which will cause digital zoom to be disabled. Turn off time stamping (page 107). |
| The image is out of focus during movie recording. | 1) Focusing may not be possible because the subject is outside the focus range. Shoot within the allowable range. 2) The lens may be dirty. Clean the lens (page 117). |