LCD Digital Camera QV-2000UX/Ir User s Guide English QUICK REFERENCE The section provides a general outline of operational procedures. Loading Batteries (page E-35) Setting the Current Date and Time (page E-41) 1 1 2 2 2 1 3 · Be sure to use the procedure on page E-41 to set the time and date before using the camera for the first time. · File name assignment and time stamping will not be performed correctly if the time and date are wrong. On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery compartment cover lock towards the front of the camera (1) to release 1 the cover. Grasping both sides of the battery compartment cover, 2 swing it open (2). Load batteries so their plus (+) and minus (­) ends are facing as shown in the illustration. Close the battery compartment cover (1), and 1 then slide the battery compartment cover lock towards the back of the camera to lock the 2 cover in place (2). E-2 QUICK REFERENCE Recording Images (page E-43) 2 After composing the image on the monitor screen, press the shutter button about half way and hold it there. · The camera's Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image. After confirming that the Auto Focus operation is complete (the operation lamp lights green), press the shutter button. 3 1 Slide open the lens cover. · Sliding open the lens cover part way initially causes the flash to pop up. Sliding it the rest of the way open turns on camera power and allows the lens to extend from the camera body. Be sure to slide the lens cover open as far as it will go. E-3 QUICK REFERENCE Playing Back Images (page E-75) 2 Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the images stored in camera memory. MEN U 1 Press PLAY ON / OFF. · This turns on power and displays recorded images on the monitor screen. Pressing PLAY ON/OFF in the Record Mode switches to the Playback Mode. AC C MO DE ES S T CA RD SET PLA ON/OY FF W DISP E-4 QUICK REFERENCE Deleting Images (page E-88) Use [ ] , [ ] , [ ] and [ ] to select "Delete", and then press SET. Use [ ] and [ ] to select "Select", and then press SET. M EN U 3 2 Press MENU. Double check to make sure that you really want to delete the image you selected. · Press MENU to exit the image delete operation. 4 A CC ESS Use [ ] and [ ] to select the image you want to delete. Next, press [ ] or [ ] to toggle the mark on (delete) or off (do not delete). · Note that the first time you display an image its icon is turned on. MO DE T CA RD 1 Press PLAY ON/OFF. SET PLA ON/OY FF W DISP 5 Press SET. E-5 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS E-2 QUICK REFERENCE E-9 FEATURES E-14 PRECAUTIONS E-18 UNPACKING Congratulations upon your selection of the QV-2000UX/Ir LCD Digital Camera. To get the most out of the QV-2000UX/Ir, be sure to carefully read this manual and follow the instructions CONTENTS contained in it. Using AC Power ...................................................... E-38 Power Save Settings ............................................... E-39 E-41 SETTING THE CURRENT DATE AND TIME Setting the Date and Time ....................................... E-41 Selecting the Date Format ....................................... E-42 Attaching the Strap .................................................. E-19 Using the Soft Case ................................................. E-20 E-43 RECORDING Turning on Camera Power ....................................... E-43 Turning Off Camera Power ...................................... E-43 Using the Shutter Button ......................................... E-44 Basic Recording Operation ...................................... E-45 Using the Viewfinder for Recording ......................... E-47 Using Focus Lock .................................................... E-48 Using the Flash ........................................................ E-49 Quality Settings ....................................................... E-51 Exposure Compensation ......................................... E-52 E-21 GENERAL GUIDE Lens ......................................................................... E-21 Top and Display ....................................................... E-22 Side ......................................................................... E-23 Bottom ..................................................................... E-23 E-26 MONITOR SCREEN Recording Mode ...................................................... E-26 Indicator display ....................................................... E-28 Playback Mode ........................................................ E-28 Menu Screens ......................................................... E-29 E-54 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Quick Shutter ................................................. E-54 Continuous Recording ............................................. E-55 Using the Zoom Features ........................................ E-56 Manual Focus .......................................................... E-57 Infinity Mode Recording ........................................... E-58 Using the Macro Mode ............................................ E-58 Movie Recording ...................................................... E-59 Panorama Recording ............................................... E-61 Night Scene Mode ................................................... E-62 Landscape Mode Recording .................................... E-63 Monochrome and Sepia Recording ......................... E-64 E-31 MEMORY CARDS Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera ............... E-31 Removing a Memory Card from the Camera ........... E-32 Formatting a Memory Card ...................................... E-33 E-35 POWER SUPPLY Loading Batteries ..................................................... E-35 E-6 CONTENTS Portrait Recording .................................................... E-65 Using the Self-timer ................................................. E-65 Shutter Speed Priority Image Recording ................. E-66 Aperture Priority Image Recording .......................... E-67 Performing Manual White Balance .......................... E-68 Recording Mode Power On Settings ....................... E-69 Using the Record Menus ......................................... E-71 Deleting All the Images in a Folder .......................... E-89 Deleting All Unprotected Images ............................. E-90 E-91 DPOF Printing Specific Images .......................................... E-91 Printing All the Images in a Folder ........................... E-92 Printing All Images ................................................... E-93 E-75 PLAYBACK Basic Playback Operation ....................................... E-75 Playing Back a Movie .............................................. E-76 Panorama Playback ................................................ E-77 Using Zoom ............................................................. E-78 Displaying Nine Images ........................................... E-79 Slide Show ............................................................... E-80 Screen Saver ........................................................... E-81 Using the Playback Menus ...................................... E-82 E-94 CONNECTIONS E-95 CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT Connecting to a Television ....................................... E-95 Connecting to a Computer ....................................... E-96 E-99 INFRARED DATA TRANSFER Receiving Data ........................................................ E-99 Sending Data ......................................................... E-100 E-84 FOLDER TYPES Memory Card Folder Precautions ............................ E-84 Selecting a Folder for Playback ............................... E-85 E-102 USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER Setting Up to Access CompactFlash Card Contents From Your Computer ............................................. E-102 Memory Card Data ................................................ E-103 Card Browser ......................................................... E-105 E-86 IMAGE PROTECTION Protecting and Unprotecting a Single Image ........... E-86 Protecting and Unprotecting Folders ....................... E-87 Protecting and Unprotecting All Images on a Memory Card ............................ E-87 E-111 TROUBLESHOOTING E-115 MESSAGES E-117 SPECIFICATIONS E-88 DELETING IMAGES Deleting a Single Image .......................................... E-88 E-7 CONTENTS · 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-2000UX/Ir. · 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. · Windows and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. · Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. · COMPACTFLASHTM and logo are registered trademarks of SanDisk Corporation. · Other company, product and service names used herein may also be trademarks or service marks of others. · The USB driver uses software by Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997 Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved. · IrDA communications use Phoenix Technologies Ltd. protocol software. Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997 Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved. E-8 FEATURES FEATURES Continuous recording (page E-55) Continuous recording of high-quality images at 0.5-second intervals is just like have a motor drive on the camera. DCF Data Storage (page E-103) DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage protocol provides image inter-compatibility between the digital camera and printers. Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page E-91) Images can be easily printed in the sequence you want using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used by professional print services when specifying images to produce prints. Simple image management (page E-105) Images are stored on a large-capacity CompactFlash memory card. A new Card Browser feature produces thumbnails of all images on a card quickly and easily. E-9 FEATURES Movie and panorama images (pages E-76, 77) A buffer lets you capture images of events that occurred before you pressed the shutter button. A built-in function lets you combine up to nine images into breathtaking panoramas. Easy connection to other devices (page E-94) USB, DIGITAL, and VIDEO OUT terminals provide easy connection to other devices. TV Desktop Computer Easy-to-understand graphic interface (page E-26) All camera operations can be performed on graphic based interactive menu screens. CASIO high-resolution HAST LCD makes screen images clearer and more colorful than ever before. CASIO original metering system Light metering includes innovative multi-pattern metering. Megapixel CCD Images are recorded by a 2.11-megapixel CCD for amazing resolution and clarity. Some slight image noise may be caused when using slow shutter speeds. Notebook Computer E-10 FEATURES 6X zoom is produced using 3X optical zoom together with 2X digital zoom. Macro Feature page E-56 page E-57 Landscape Mode Portrait Mode page E-63 page E-65 Night Scene Shutter Speed Priority (S Mode) page E-62 page E-66 E-11 FEATURES Aperture Priority (A Mode) 9-image Screen page E-67 page E-79 Self-timer Slide Show page E-65 page E-80 Date and Time Stamping Display Zoom 99/9/12 page E-41 page E-78 E-12 FEATURES Image Protection page E-86 E-13 PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS General Precautions Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the QV-2000UX/Ir. All references in this manual to "this camera" and "the camera" refer to the CASIO QV-2000UX/Ir 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. · Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driver's vision and create the danger of accident. · Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject's eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if it is fired too close to the eyes, especially with young children. When using the flash, the camera should be at least one meter from the eyes of the subject. · Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and never let it get wet. Moisture creates the danger of fire ...