Liquid Crystal Digital Camera Introduction Congratulations upon your selection of the QV-120 Liquid Crystal Digital Camera. The QV-120 comes with its own built-in liquid crystal color monitor that let's you instantly view the pictures you take. To get the most out of the QV-120, be sure to carefully read this manual and follow the instructions contained in it. QV-120 Owner's Manual If you need help with your camera, please call: 1(800)435-7732 2 Contents Precautions .......................................................... 5 Unpacking ............................................................. 9 General Guide .................................................... 10 Top and Display .................................................................. Lens .................................................................................... Bottom ................................................................................ Terminals ............................................................................ 10 10 11 11 Using Auto Play .................................................................. Protecting Memory Pages .................................................. Unprotecting Memory Pages .............................................. Hiding Protected Memory Pages ........................................ 38 41 43 45 Deleting Memory Pages .................................... 46 Deleting Images From Memory .......................................... 46 Resolution Conversion ...................................... 50 Connecting to Other Devices ............................ 51 The camera terminals ......................................................... 51 Power Supply ..................................................... 13 To load batteries ................................................................. 13 Using AC Power ................................................................. 17 Using the Camera with a Connected Device ... 52 Troubleshooting ................................................. 59 Specifications ..................................................... 65 About the camera's backlight... ....................... 66 Recording Images .............................................. 19 To record an image ............................................................. How to avoid hand movement... ......................................... Fluorescent Lighting ........................................................... Infrared Light ....................................................................... Shooting Images Outdoors ................................................. Changing the Lens Orientation ........................................... NORMAL/MACRO Switch .................................................. Resolution Modes ............................................................... Exposure Adjustment .......................................................... Changing the Aperture Setting ........................................... Record Mode Displays ........................................................ Using the Self-Timer ........................................................... Displaying Images on the Camera's LCD ........................... Displaying Images on a TV Screen .................................... Page Status Indicators ........................................................ Producing a Multi-Page Display .......................................... Using the Zoom Function .................................................... 19 21 21 22 22 22 24 24 25 26 27 30 31 32 33 34 36 3 4 · CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual. · CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of the QV-120. · CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, repairs, or battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important data on other media to protect against its loss. Playing Back Images ......................................... 31 Precautions General Precautions Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the QV-120. All references in this manual to "this camera" and "the camera" refer to the CASIO QV-120 Digital Camera. · Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while operating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so creates the danger of serious accident. · Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electrical shock when exposed. Always leave maintenance and repair work up to authorized CASIO service providers. · Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and never let it get wet. Moisture creates the danger of fire and electrical shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the rain or snow, at the seashore or beach, in the bathroom, etc. · Should foreign matter or water ever get into the unit, immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO service provider. Using the unit under these conditions creates the danger of fire and electrical shock. · Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming out of the unit, immediately turn power off and unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet. Using the unit under these conditions creates the danger of fire and electrical shock. After making sure there is no more smoke coming from the unit, take it to your nearest CASIO service provider for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance. · If the unit's case should ever become cracked due to dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment, immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet, and contact your nearest CASIO service provider. Liquid Crystal Digital Camera · Never use the unit inside of an air craft or in any other areas where its use is prohibited. Doing so can result in an accident. · Physical damage and malfunction of this unit can cause the image data stored in its memory to be deleted. Be sure to always keep backup copies of data by transferring them to personal computer memory. · Never open the battery compartment cover, disconnect the AC adaptor from the camera or unplug it from the wall socket while the "WAIT" message is on the LCD. Doing so will not only make storage of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt other image data already stored in camera memory. MEMORY ERROR message Any of the following can cause data stored in the camera's memory to become corrupted. · Removal of batteries or disconnection of the AC adaptor during a record or data communication operation · Performing an image record operation while the low battery indicator is on the display, or disconnection of the connecting cable during data communication · Other incorrect operation In each of the above cases, one of the memory error messages (MEMORY ERROR #1 ~ MEMORY ERROR #4) appears, and further operation of the camera will become impossible. If this should happen, contact your dealer or the nearest CASIO service provider as soon as possible. 5 6 Precautions Liquid Crystal Digital Camera Operating conditions · This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). · Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas. -- In areas subject to direct sunlight -- In areas subject to high humidity or dust -- Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to temperature extremes -- Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the sun -- In areas subject to strong vibration GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF THIS UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas). NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution : Changes or modification to the product not expressly approved by CASIO could void the user's authority to operate the product. Properly shielded cables with ferrite core must be used for connection to computer in order to meet FCC emission limits. 7 8 Condensation · When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or on interior components. Condensation can cause malfunction of the camera, so you should avoid exposing it to conditions that might cause condensation. · To keep condensation from forming, place the camera into a plastic bag before moving it into a location that is much warmer or colder than your current location. Leave it in the plastic bag until the air inside the bag has a chance to reach the same temperature as the new location. If condensation does form, remove the batteries from the camera and leave the battery compartment cover open for a few hours. 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. General Guide Getting Acquainted The following illustrations show the names of each component, button and switch on the camera. Top and Display /PROTECT (Timer/Protect) button NO M AL M AC RO DISP (Display) button MODE button DEL (Delete) button Shutter button Camera Alkaline batteries (AA-size × 4) Cleaning Cloth Manual Wrist Strap Bottom Battery compartment cover BRIGHT (brightness) control · BRIGHT control adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD. The brightness is set at the factory to the optimum setting, and normally does not need adjustment. Terminals ON PO /OFF WER DEL AC Power terminal Opening the Terminal Panel Cover 1 PROT ECT EFFE CT DISP MO DE DEL 2 PROT ECT EFFE CT DISP MO DE DEL Important! Make sure that the terminal panel cover is slid fully away as shown in step 2 above before trying to raise it. Forcing the cover up can seriously damage it. 11 12 DEL PROT ECT EF FECT DIS P MO DE ON PO /OFF WER DEL Soft case [+] (Forward) button EFFECT button [­] (Reverse) button POWER switch Function switch LCD Lens NORMAL/MACRO switch Video cable Lens Aperture switch 9 10 General Guide Tripod hole Battery compartment lock Getting Acquainted Connecting the Wrist Strap Pass the wrist strap through the hole on the side of the camera as shown in the illustration. 1 2 Using the Cleaning Cloth Use the cleaning cloth to wipe fingerprints and smudges from the LCD and lens. · Be sure to avoid applying too much pressure when wiping the LCD. Too much pressure can cause permanent discoloration, abnormal images, and cracks. Terminal panel cover VIDEO OUT terminal AL M NO DIGITAL terminal RO AC M Using the Soft Case 3 Keep the camera in its soft case to protect it when not in use. DEL E MOD DISP ER POW FF ON/O Power Supply The camera features a two-way power supply that lets you use either batteries (AA-size Alkaline or Lithium) or household AC current. Getting Acquainted Battery Handling Precautions Incorrect use or handling of batteries can cause them to leak or burst and seriously damage your camera. Be sure to note the following important precautions to avoid problems with batteries. To load batteries Be sure that camera power is turned off whenever loading or replacing batteries. 1. Slide the battery compartment lock on the bottom of the camera in the direction indicated by arrow 1 , and swing open the battery compartment cover as indicated by arrow 2. Insert four batteries and close the battery compartment cover. 2 1 2. Caution A · Use only LR6 (AM-3) type alkaline or ...