LCD Digital Camera QV-2400UX / QV-2900UX User's Guide · All example procedures in this User's Guide are based on the QV-2400UX. The same procedures also apply to the QV-2900UX, unless specifically noted otherwise. · Certain camera models may not be available in some geographic areas. QV-2400UX 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-2400UX QV-2900UX Soft case (QV-2400UX only) 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) Strap CD-ROM Special USB cable Data Transfer Cable Basic Reference Bundled Software User's Manual Best Shot scene List E-2 INTRODUCTION Contents E-2 INTRODUCTION Lens ......................................................................... E-21 Changing the Lens Angle Installing a Conversion Lens Using a Filter Lens Precautions REC mode PLAY mode Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 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-26 E-27 E-28 E-29 E-30 E-30 E-31 E-32 E-35 E-35 E-36 E-37 E-37 E-39 E-40 E-41 E-42 E-42 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 Monitor Screen Indicators ....................................... E-25 Operation Indicator Lamp ....................................... E-28 Using the Bundled Accessories .............................. E-30 Features .................................................................. E-12 Precautions ............................................................. E-15 Power Requirements .............................................. E-32 E-18 GETTING ACQUAINTED Front Back Terminals and Ports Bottom E-18 E-19 E-20 E-20 General Guide ......................................................... E-18 Memory Cards ......................................................... E-39 Menu Screens ......................................................... E-44 E-3 INTRODUCTION Setting the Current Date and Time ......................... E-45 Setting the Date and Time Selecting the Date Format Time Stamp E-45 E-46 E-47 E-64 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Shooting Portraits ................................................... E-64 Shooting Landscapes ............................................. E-65 Shooting Night Scenes ........................................... E-66 Instant Setup Using the Best Shot Mode ............... E-67 Specifying the Location of Best Shot Mode Scene Images Registering Your Own Scene Setups Importing a Scene from the Best Shot Library on the CD-ROM To record a movie using the normal mode To record a movie using the past mode E-48 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 Using Using Using Using the Auto Focus Mode the Macro Mode the Infinity Mode the Manual Focus Mode Focus Lock E-50 E-50 E-50 E-51 E-51 E-52 E-54 E-54 E-55 E-56 E-57 E-58 E-58 E-59 Recording a Simple Snapshot ................................ E-48 E-69 E-70 E-71 E-73 E-74 Using Zoom ............................................................. E-51 Recording a Movie .................................................. E-73 Using the Flash ....................................................... E-53 Shooting Panoramas .............................................. E-75 Shooting at Fixed Intervals ..................................... E-76 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-78 E-78 E-79 E-80 E-82 E-83 E-85 Selecting the Focus Mode ...................................... E-56 Specifying the Exposure Mode ............................... E-78 Specifying Image Size and Quality ......................... E-60 Using the Self-timer ................................................ E-61 Exposure Compensation ......................................... E-62 Selecting the Metering Mode .................................. E-84 Setting the Sensitivity Level .................................... E-85 Using the Filter Function ......................................... E-86 E-4 INTRODUCTION Selecting White Balance ......................................... E-87 Adjusting White Balance Manually Quick White Balance Selection E-87 E-88 Displaying the 9-image View ................................ E-103 Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View E-104 Displaying the Histogram ...................................... E-105 Using the Slide Show Feature .............................. E-106 Resizing an Image ................................................ E-107 Cropping an Image ................................................ E-108 Enhancing Certain Colors ....................................... E-89 Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off ................. E-90 Specifying Outline Sharpness ................................ E-91 Specifying Color Saturation .................................... E-91 Specifying Contrast ................................................. E-92 Saving Uncompressed Images (TIFF Mode) ......... E-92 Specifying Power On Default Settings ................... E-93 Resetting the Camera Changing REC mode FUNCTION Menu Settings Using the Shortcut Buttons To assign REC mode FUNCTION menu items to shortcut buttons Directly Accessing the REC mode FUNCTION Menu Cycling through REC mode FUNCTION Menu Settings E-94 E-110 DELETING IMAGES Deleting the Displayed Image ............................... E-110 Deleting Selected Images ..................................... E-111 Deleting All Images in Selected Folders ............... E-112 Deleting All Unprotected Images .......................... E-113 Using the Camera's Shortcut Features .................. E-95 E-95 E-96 E-98 E-98 E-114 MANAGING IMAGES Folders and Files ................................................... E-114 Folders Files E-114 E-115 E-99 PLAYBACK Selecting a Folder for Playback ............................ E-116 Basic Playback Operation ....................................... E-99 Playing a Movie ..................................................... E-100 Playing a Panorama .............................................. E-101 Enlarging the Playback Image .............................. E-102 Protecting Images Against Deletion ..................... E-116 Protecting Selected Images Protecting and Unprotecting All Images in Selected Folders Protecting and Unprotecting All Images E-116 E-117 E-118 E-5 INTRODUCTION DPOF ..................................................................... E-119 Making DPOF Settings for Particular Images Making DPOF Settings for Particular Folders Making DPOF Settings of All Images on the Memory Card E-119 E-120 E-121 Using a Memory Card to Transfer Image Data .... E-135 Memory Card Data DCF Protocol Memory Card File Structure Image Files Supported by the Camera Precautions when Using a Memory Card on a Computer Specifying the Card Browser Type Viewing Card Browser File Contents Saving Card Browser Files E-136 E-136 E-137 E-138 E-139 E-140 E-142 E-145 PRINT Image Matching ......................................... E-122 E-123 OTHER SETTINGS Turning the Monitor Screen Indicators On and Off ... E-123 Changing the Display Language .......................... E-124 Turning the Confirmation Beep On and Off .......... E-125 Using the HTML Card Browser ............................. E-140 E-146 REFERENCE Camera Menus ...................................................... E-146 REC mode PLAY mode Settings in Each Mode Recording Mode + Exposure Mode Combinations Messages E-146 E-147 E-148 E-149 E-153 E-126 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Connecting to a Television .................................... E-127 Selecting the Video Output Signal Mode E-128 Mode Settings ....................................................... E-148 Connecting the Wired Remote Controller to the Camera ....................................................... E-129 Connecting an External Flash Unit (QV-2900UX Only) ................................................ E-129 External Flash Unit Requirements Attaching an External Flash Unit USB Port Connection (Windows, Macintosh) Using a Serial Port Connection E-129 E-130 E-133 E-134 Troubleshooting ..................................................... E-150 Specifications ........................................................ E-155 Connecting to a Computer .................................... E-132 E-6 INTRODUCTION Quick Reference Getting Ready 1 Load batteries. (page E-32) 2 Insert the memory card. (page E-39) 1 PUSH 2 3 1 2 3 3 Set the current time and date. (page E-45) E-7 INTRODUCTION Recording an Image (page E-48) 4 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. 5 ON/OFF Press the shutter release button all the way down to record the image. 1 Remove the lens cap from the lens. POWE R W MENU T REC 2 Slide the POWER ON/OFF switch to the right to turn on the camera. PLA Y SHIF T INFO RES RD CA 3 MF IZE Slide the REC/PLAY selector to "REC". E-8 INTRODUCTION Playback (page E-99) 3 Use [+] (forward) and [­] (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 RES CA RD 2 MF IZE Slide the REC/PLAY selector to "PLAY". E-9 INTRODUCTION Deleting Images (page E-110) 3 1 Slide the POWER ON/OFF switch to the right to turn on the camera. Use [+] (forward) and [­] (back) to scroll through stored images and display the one you want to delete. 6 Use [+] and [­] 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 RES 2 RD CA REC Slide the REC/PLAY selector to "PLAY". PLA Y MF IZE 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-2400UX or the QV-2900UX. · 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. E-11 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-2400UX) 32X zoom: 8X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom (QV-2900UX) · Swivel lens mechanism Shoot from the angle you want without moving the camera body. · External flash connectability (QV-2900UX 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 y ...