Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
LCD Digital Camera
QV-2300UX / QV-2800UX
User's Guide
All example procedures in this User's Guide are based on the QV-2300UX. The same procedures also apply to the QV-2800UX, unless specifically noted otherwise.
QV-2300UX
English
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION
To get the most out of your new CASIO Digital Camera, make sure you carefully read this manual and keep it on hand for future reference.
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.
Camera
QV-2300UX QV-2800UX QV-2300UX
Soft case
QV-2800UX
Strap
Lens cap/cap holder
The lens cap should be affixed to the lens of the camera when you unpack it.
Memory card (8 MB CompactFlash card )
Loaded in the camera when you purchase it.
Special video cable
Alkaline batteries (4 AA-size batteries)
Soft case strap
(QV-2800UX only)
CD-ROM disc
Special USB cable
Data Transfer Cable
Wired remote controller
(QV-2800UX only)
Basic Reference
Bundled Software User's Manual
E-2
INTRODUCTION
Contents
E-2 INTRODUCTION
Lens ......................................................................... E-21
Changing the Lens Angle Installing a Conversion Lens Lens Precautions REC mode PLAY mode REC mode PLAY mode Using the Lens Cap Attaching the Strap Using the Soft Case Loading Batteries Battery Handling Precautions Low Battery Indicator Using AC Power Turning the Camera On and Off Power Save Settings Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera Removing a Memory Card from the Camera Formatting a Memory Card Memory Card Precautions IBM Microdrive Precautions E-21 E-22 E-23 E-24 E-25 E-27 E-27 E-28 E-28 E-29 E-31 E-34 E-34 E-35 E-36 E-36 E-38 E-39 E-40 E-41 E-41
Monitor Screen Indicators ....................................... E-24
Unpacking ................................................................. E-2 Contents .................................................................... E-3 Quick Reference ........................................................ E-7
Getting Ready Recording an Image Playback Deleting Images Recording Features General Precautions Operating conditions Condensation About the camera's backlight... E-7 E-8 E-9 E-10 E-13 E-15 E-16 E-16 E-17
Operation Indicator Lamp ....................................... E-26
Using the Bundled Accessories .............................. E-28
Features .................................................................. E-12 Precautions ............................................................. E-15
Power Requirements ............................................... E-31
E-18
GETTING ACQUAINTED
Front Back Terminals and Ports Bottom E-18 E-19 E-20 E-20
Memory Cards ......................................................... E-38
General Guide ......................................................... E-18
Menu Screens ......................................................... E-43
E-3
INTRODUCTION Setting the Current Date and Time ......................... E-44
Setting the Date and Time Selecting the Date Format Time Stamp E-44 E-45 E-46
E-63
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Shooting Portraits .................................................... E-63 Shooting Landscapes ............................................. E-64 Shooting Night Scenes ........................................... E-65 Instant Setup Using the Scene Mode ..................... E-66 Registering Your Own Scene Setups ...................... E-68 Recording a Movie .................................................. E-69
To record a movie using the normal mode To record a movie using the past mode E-70 E-70
E-47
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
About the REC Mode Monitor Screen About Auto Focus Recording Precautions Image Recording when the Battery is Low Using Optical Zoom Using Digital Zoom Flash Status Indicators Adjusting the Flash Intensity Precautions when Using Flash Using the Auto Focus Mode Using the Macro Mode Using the Infinity Mode Using the Manual Focus Mode Using Focus Lock E-49 E-49 E-49 E-50 E-50 E-51 E-53 E-53 E-54 E-55 E-56 E-57 E-57 E-58
Recording a Simple Snapshot ................................ E-47
Using Zoom ............................................................. E-50
Shooting Panoramas ............................................... E-71 Shooting at Fixed Intervals ..................................... E-72
Canceling an Interval Mode Timer Operation Program AE Aperture Priority AE Shutter Speed Priority AE Manual Exposure Quick Exposure Mode Selection Quick Metering Mode Selection E-74 E-74 E-75 E-76 E-78 E-79 E-81
Using the Flash ....................................................... E-52
Specifying the Exposure Mode ............................... E-74
Selecting the Focus Mode ...................................... E-55
Selecting the Metering Mode .................................. E-80 Setting the Sensitivity Level .................................... E-81 Using the Filter Function ......................................... E-82 Selecting White Balance ......................................... E-83
Adjusting White Balance Manually Quick White Balance Selection E-83 E-84
Specifying Image Size and Quality ......................... E-59 Using the Self-timer ................................................ E-60 Exposure Compensation ......................................... E-61
E-4
INTRODUCTION Enhancing Certain Colors ....................................... E-85 Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off ................. E-86 Specifying Outline Sharpness ................................ E-87 Specifying Color Saturation .................................... E-87 Specifying Contrast ................................................. E-88 Specifying Power On Default Settings .................... E-88
Resetting the Camera E-89
E-101 DELETING IMAGES
Deleting the Displayed Image ............................... E-101 Deleting Selected Images ..................................... E-102 Deleting All Images in Selected Folders ............... E-103 Deleting All Unprotected Images .......................... E-104
Using the Camera's Shortcut Features .................. E-90
Changing REC mode FUNCTION Menu Settings Using the Shortcut Buttons E-90 To assign REC mode FUNCTION menu items to shortcut buttons E-91 Directly Accessing the REC mode FUNCTION Menu E-93
E-105 MANAGING IMAGES
Folders and Files ................................................... E-105
Folders Files E-105 E-106
Selecting a Folder for Playback ............................ E-107 Protecting Images Against Deletion ..................... E-107
Protecting Selected Images E-107 Protecting and Unprotecting All Images in Selected Folders E-108 Protecting and Unprotecting All Images E-109
E-94
PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation ....................................... E-94 Playing a Movie ....................................................... E-95 Playing a Panorama ................................................ E-96 Enlarging the Playback Image ................................ E-97 Displaying the 9-image View ................................... E-98
Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View E-99
DPOF ..................................................................... E-110
Making DPOF Settings for Particular Images Making DPOF Settings for Particular Folders Making DPOF Settings of All Images on the Memory Card E-110 E-111 E-112
Using the Slide Show Feature .............................. E-100
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INTRODUCTION
E-113 OTHER SETTINGS
Turning the Monitor Screen Indicators On and Off ... E-113 Changing the Display Language ........................... E-114 Turning the Confirmation Beep On and Off .......... E-115
Using the HTML Card Browser ............................. E-130
Specifying the Card Browser Type Viewing Card Browser File Contents Saving Card Browser Files E-130 E-132 E-135
E-136 REFERENCE
Camera Menus ...................................................... E-136
REC mode PLAY mode E-136 E-137
E-116 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT
Connecting to a Television .................................... E-117
Selecting the Video Output Signal Mode E-118
Scene List .............................................................. E-138 Scene Mode Camera Setups ................................ E-140 Mode Settings ....................................................... E-142
Settings in Each Mode Recording Mode + Exposure Mode Combinations Messages E-142 E-143 E-147
Connecting the Wired Remote Controller to the Camera ....................................................... E-119 Connecting an External Flash Unit (QV-2800UX Only) ................................................ E-119
External Flash Unit Requirements Attaching an External Flash Unit USB Port Connection (Windows, Macintosh) Using a Serial Port Connection Memory Card Data DCF Protocol Memory Card File Structure Image Files Supported by the Camera Precautions when Using a Memory Card on a Computer E-119 E-120 E-123 E-124 E-126 E-126 E-127 E-128 E-128
Troubleshooting ..................................................... E-144 Specifications ........................................................ E-149
Connecting to a Computer .................................... E-122
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Image Data ..... E-125
E-6
INTRODUCTION
Quick Reference
Getting Ready
1
Load batteries.
(page E-31)
2
Insert the memory card.
(page E-38)
1
PUSH
2
3
1
2
3
3
Set the current time and date.
(page E-44)
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INTRODUCTION
Recording an Image (page E-47)
3
Point the camera at the subject, compose the image on the monitor screen, and press the shutter release button half way to focus the image.
POWE R
ON/OFF
4
Press the shutter release button all the way down to record the image.
W
MENU
T
REC
1
Slide the POWER ON/OFF switch to the right to turn on the camera.
PLA Y
SHIF T INFO
MF
CA
RD
2
Slide the REC/PLAY selector to "REC".
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INTRODUCTION
Playback (page E-94)
3
Use [+] (forward) and [Â] (back) to scroll through stored images on the monitor screen.
POWE R
ON/OFF
W
MENU
T
REC
1
Slide the POWER ON/OFF switch to the right to turn on the camera.
PLA Y
SHIF T INFO
MF
CA
RD
2
Slide the REC/PLAY selector to "PLAY".
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INTRODUCTION
Deleting Images (page E-101)
3 1
Slide the POWER ON/OFF switch to the right to turn on the camera. Use [+] (forward) and [Â] (back) to scroll through stored images and display the one you want to delete.
6
Use [+] and [Â] to move the cursor to "Yes" and then press the shutter release button to delete the image you selected.
MENU
POWE
R
ON/OFF
W
T
5
Double check to make sure you really want to delete the image you selected.
· You can exit the image delete operation by pressing MENU.
SHIF T INFO
MF
2
CA RD
REC
Slide the REC/PLAY selector to "PLAY".
PLA Y
4
Press
.
E-10
INTRODUCTION · 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-2300UX or the QV-2800UX. · 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. · The USB driver uses software by Phoenix Technologies Ltd., Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997 Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved. · IBM is a registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. · Other company, product and service names used herein may also be trademarks or service marks of others.
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INTRODUCTION
Features
· High-resolution 2.11-megapixel CCD · 1.8-inch low-glare color LCD (HAST) · 12X zoom: 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom (QV-2300UX) 32X zoom: 8X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom (QV-2800UX) · Swivel lens mechanism Shoot from the angle you want without moving the camera body. · External flash connectability (QV-2800UX only) · Memory card image storage Supports CompactFlash cards (CF TYPE I/II) and the IBM microdrive. · Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used when specifying images and quantities for printing by professional print services. · DCF Data Storage DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage protocol provides image inter-compatibility between the digital camera and printers. · VIDEO OUT terminal Connect to your TV for big-screen viewing of images.
· USB compatibility Connect to your computer for quick and easy image exchanged. · HTML File Card Browse ...
