QUICK REFERENCE The section provides a general outline of operational procedures. Loading Batteries (page E-41) * Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to charge the battery before using it. 1 1 2 LOCK 2 2 1 LOCK On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery compartment cover lock towards the front of the camera (1) to release the 1 cover. Grasping both sides of the battery compartment cover, swing it open (2). 2 Load batteries so their plus (+) and minus (­) ends are facing as shown in the illustration. 1 Close the battery compartment cover (1), and then slide the battery compartment cover lock towards the back of the camera to lock the cover in place (2). 2 E-2 QUICK REFERENCE Loading a Memory Card (page E-36) * Loaded in the camera when you purchase. 1 Eject button 2 Surface marked with arrow should face up! 3 Open the memory card slot cover. Insert a memory card into the camera so the arrow on the front of the card is pointed up. · If the memory card eject button is extended, press it back down before inserting the memory card. Close the memory card slot cover. E-3 QUICK REFERENCE Setting the Current Date and Time (page E-48) · Be sure to use the procedure on page E-48 to set the time and date before using the camera for the first time. · Failure to set the date and time correctly will cause the wrong names to be assigned to data files and improper operation of the camera's date and time stamp feature. Be sure that you set the correct date and time before using the camera. E-4 QUICK REFERENCE Recording Images (page E-50) 3 After confirming that the Auto Focus operation is complete (the operation lamp lights green), press the shutter button. MF/ INFO 2 After composing the image on the monitor screen, press the shutter button about half way and hold it there. · The monitor screen image may become dim when you press the shutter button half way. · The camera's Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image. / M EN U PLAY OFF REC 1 Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to REC. SET / DIS P CA RD E-5 QUICK REFERENCE Playing Back Images (page E-83) 2 Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the images stored in camera memory. MF/ INFO 1 / Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to PLAY. · This turns on power and displays recorded images on the monitor screen. M EN U PLAY OFF REC SET / DIS P CA RD E-6 QUICK REFERENCE Deleting Images (page E-96) 3 2 Use [ ] and [ ] to select the image you want to delete. Press . 4 / Double check to make sure that you really want to delete the image you selected. · Press MENU to exit the image delete operation. MF/ INFO MEN U PLAY OFF REC 1 CA RD SET / DIS P Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to PLAY. 5 Use [ ] to select "Yes" and then press . E-7 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS CONTENTS QUICK REFERENCE Congratulations upon your selection of the QV-3EX LCD Digital Camera. To get the most out of the QV-3EX, be sure to carefully read this manual and follow the instructions contained in it. E-2 E-41 POWER SUPPLY Loading the Battery ................................................. E-41 Using AC Power ...................................................... E-45 Power Save Settings ............................................... E-46 E-11 FEATURES E-16 PRECAUTIONS E-21 UNPACKING Attaching the Strap .................................................. E-23 Using the Soft Case ................................................. E-24 E-48 SETTING THE CURRENT DATE AND TIME Setting the Date and Time ....................................... E-48 Selecting the Date Format ....................................... E-49 E-25 GENERAL GUIDE Lens ......................................................................... E-25 Top and Display ....................................................... E-26 Side ......................................................................... E-27 Bottom ..................................................................... E-27 Dial .......................................................................... E-28 E-50 RECORDING Turning Camera Power On and Off ......................... E-50 Using the Shutter Button ......................................... E-50 Recording a Single Snapshot Image ....................... E-51 Recording Images under Low Battery Power .......... E-54 Using the Viewfinder for Recording ......................... E-54 Using Focus Lock .................................................... E-55 Using the Flash ........................................................ E-56 Quality Settings ....................................................... E-58 Exposure Compensation ......................................... E-59 E-31 MONITOR SCREEN REC Mode ............................................................... E-31 Indicator display ....................................................... E-33 PLAY Mode .............................................................. E-34 Menu Screens ......................................................... E-34 E-61 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Continuous Shutter Mode ........................ E-61 Using the AEB (Automatic Exposure Bracketing) Mode .............. E-62 Using Digital Zoom .................................................. E-63 Manual Focus .......................................................... E-64 Infinity Mode Recording ........................................... E-65 E-36 MEMORY CARDS Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera ............... E-36 Removing a Memory Card from the Camera ........... E-37 Formatting a Memory Card ...................................... E-38 E-8 CONTENTS Using the Macro Mode ............................................ E-65 Movie Recording ...................................................... E-66 Panorama Recording ............................................... E-68 Night Scene Mode ................................................... E-69 Landscape Mode Recording .................................... E-70 Aperture Priority Image Recording .......................... E-71 Manual Exposure Recording ................................... E-72 Monochrome and Sepia Recording ......................... E-73 Using the Self-timer ................................................. E-74 Performing Manual White Balance .......................... E-75 Specifying Power On Defaults ................................. E-76 Using the REC Menus ............................................. E-79 E-94 IMAGE PROTECTION Protecting and Unprotecting a Single Image ........... E-94 Protecting Folders ................................................... E-95 Protecting and Unprotecting All Images on a Memory Card ... E-95 E-96 DELETING IMAGES Deleting the Currently Selected Image .................... E-96 Deleting a Single Image .......................................... E-97 Deleting All the Images in a Folder .......................... E-98 Deleting All Unprotected Images ............................. E-99 E-100 DPOF Printing Specific Images ........................................ E-100 Printing All the Images in a Folder ......................... E-101 Printing All Images ................................................. E-102 E-83 PLAYBACK Basic Playback Operation ....................................... E-83 Playing Back a Movie .............................................. E-84 Panorama Playback ................................................ E-85 Zoom the Playback Image ....................................... E-86 Displaying Other Image Information ........................ E-87 Displaying Nine Images ........................................... E-88 Slide Show ............................................................... E-89 Using the PLAY Menus ............................................ E-90 E-103 CONNECTIONS E-104 CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT Connecting to a Television ..................................... E-104 Connecting to a Computer ..................................... E-105 E-92 FOLDER TYPES Memory Card Folder Precautions ............................ E-92 Selecting a Folder for Playback ............................... E-93 E-108 USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER Setting Up to Access CompactFlash Card Contents From Your Computer ....................................................... E-108 Memory Card Data ................................................ E-109 Card Browser ......................................................... E-111 E-9 CONTENTS E-115 TROUBLESHOOTING E-119 MESSAGES E-121 SPECIFICATIONS · 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-3EX. · 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. · IBM is a registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. E-10 FEATURES FEATURES Continuous recording (page E-61) Continuous recording of high-quality images at 1-second intervals (when the monitor screen is turned off) is just like have a motor drive on the camera. DCF Data Storage (page E-109) 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-100) 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-111) 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-11 FEATURES Movie and panorama images (pages E-84, 85) 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-103) USB, DIGITAL, and VIDEO OUT terminals provide easy connection to other devices. TV Desktop Computer Easy-to-understand graphic interface (page E-31) All camera operations can be performed on graphic based interactive menu screens. A 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. 3.34-Megapixel CCD Images are recorded by a 3.34-megapixel CCD for amazing resolution and clarity. Some slight image noise may be caused when using slow shutter speeds. Notebook Computer E-12 FEATURES 12-step Digital Zoom Recording Manual Mode Manually set the shutter speed and aperture to suit the type of image you are recording. page E-63 page E-72 Landscape Mode with built-in color filter Aperture Priority Auto Mode page E-70 page E-71 Night Scene AEB Mode page E-69 page E-62 E-13 FEATURES Macro Feature Histogram page E-65 page E-32,87 Self-timer Display Zoom page E-74 page E-86 Date and Time Stamping 9-image Screen 00/2/1 page E-48 page E-88 E-14 FEATURES Slide Show page E-89 Image Protection page E-94 E-15 PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS General Precautions Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the QV-3EX. All references in this manual to "this camera" and "the camera" refer to the CASIO QV-3EX 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 ...