Casio QV-2400UX User's Manual
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1. 99 Use forward and back to scroll through stored images on the monitor screen Slide the REC PLAY selector to PLAY Slide the POWER ON OFF switch to the right to turn on the camera INTRODUCTION Deleting Images page E 110 7 Slide the POWER ON OFF switch to the right to turn on the camera 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 3 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 Slide the REC PLAY selector to PLAY 4 Press 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 trade2. IMPORTANT Insert only memory cards into the memory card slot Inserting any other type of card can cause malfunc tion Should water or any other foreign matter get into the memory card slot immediately turn off power unplug the AC adaptor and contact your original retailer or nearest CASIO Service Provider Never eject the CompactFlash card while the card slot is facing downwards Doing so creates the danger of the CompactFlash card falling which can corrupt im age data on the card Never remove the memory card from the camera while the operation lamp or card access lamp is flash ing Doing so can cause loss of recorded images or corruption of memory card data IEEE 771 775 NN NN RN 2 Select Format using one of the following two key operations and then press the shutter re lease button Formatting a Memory Card You can format a memory card to delete all of the data Stored on it If you are here Select this on the menu screen REC mode FUNCTION SET UP Format PLAY mode SET UP Format IMPORTANT Formatting a memory card deletes all images on the card even if some or all of the images are protected page E 112 Formatting a memory card deletes all Best Shot Mode scene sample images stored on it After deleting the card you have to import the scenes you want to the memory card page E 72 Data deleted by a memory card format operation can not be recovered Be sure
3. Each press of the SET DISP button changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below E Screen when SHIFT INFO is pressed White balance Flash Mode Folder name File number p amp F2 8 m ia Eo awe 57260 NI Metering Mode indicator Exposure Mode indicator Recording Mode indicator IMPORTANT indicator r Aperture value Shutter speed value The above indicators may not appear when viewing images recorded using a different digital camera model REC mode SET DISP PLAY mode SET DISP IMPORTANT Display indicators on page E 25 SET DISP FUNCTION menu on page E 26 Display indicators on page E 26 SET DISP PLAY Mode details on page E 26 SET DISP Histogram display on page E 105 The histogram does not appear for movie images IEEE 777 777 RN REC mode i Operation Indicator Lamp The Operation lamp shows the operational status of the camera as described below eol MF RESIZE Operation lamp Green Auto focus operation Please Wait complete after power on Monitor screen Image store operation in turned off due to progress etal activation Movie store operation in progress Self timer countdown in progress Low battery Format operation in progress Please Wait after power off Amber Exposure warning Flash is charging Red Cannot focus Memory c
4. About rechargeable batteries Use only the nickel metal hydride batteries NP H3 that are available from your dealer as options for this camera Proper camera operation is not guaranteed when other recharge able batteries are used AC Adaptor Charger BC 3HA Nickel metal hydride batteries 4 battery set Quick Charger Set BC 1HB4 Nickel metal hydride batteries 4 battery set NP H3P4 IMPORTANT Be sure to keep all four batteries together as a set at all times for both charging and powering the camera Mixing batteries from different sets can shorten overall battery life and cause malfunction of the camera Rechargeable batteries cannot be charged while they are loaded in the camera EB 050 5 5 Battery Handling Precautions Incorrect use or handling of batteries can cause them to leak or burst and create the danger of serious damage to your camera Be sure to note the following important precautions to avoid problems with batteries Use only LR6 AM 3 type alkaline or FR6 type lithium or Ni MH nickel metal hydride dry cell batteries with this camera Never mix old bat teries with new ones Doing so can result in bursting or leaking of batteries creating the danger of fire or personal injury Always make sure that the plus and minus ends of the batteries are facing correctly as noted by the markings on the camera itself Improper loading of batteries can result in bursting or leaking
5. CompactFlash card IEEE 777 777 RN Lena Screens Pressing MENU displays the menu screen The contents of the menu screen depend on whether you are in the PLAY mode or REC mode The following procedure shows opera tion in the REC mode as an example 1 2 Slide the POWER ON OFF switch to the right to turn on the camera Slide the REC PLAY selector to REC To perform a menu operation in the PLAY mode slide the REC PLAY selector to PLAY Press MENU Use and to select the item you want and then press the shutter release button Make setting in accordance with the guidance mes sages that appear on the monitor screen H Item selection page scrolling Shutter release button Applies displayed setting MENU Returns to previous screen Example Displays REC mode page 1 NORMAL PORTRAIT LANDSCAPE Gir Items NIGHT SCENE BEST SHOT FUNCTION On screen guidance REC mode FUNCTION menu page 2 On screen guidance Pressing the ig button is sometimes required to exit certain setting screens See the Camera Menus on page E 146 for more informa tion about menu contents NN NN Setting the Current Date and Time Use the following procedures to set the current date and time and to select the date format When you record an image the time and date the image was shot is registered in accordance with data from the camera s bui
6. GETTING ACQUAINTED General Guide nai rein ID RE Front Back Terminals and Ports Bottom Changing the Lens Angle Installing a Conversion Lens Using a Filter Lens Precautions Monitor Screen Indicators REC mode PLAY mode Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Operation Indicator Lamp REC mode PLAY mode Using the Bundled Accessories Using the Lens Cap Attaching the Strap Using the Soft Case Power Requirements Loading Batteries Battery Handling Precautions Low Battery Indicator Using AC Power Turning the Camera On and Off Power Save Settings Memory Cards ratae meiaerne feni Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera Removing a Memory Card from the Camera Formatting a Memory Card Memory Card Precautions IBM Microdrive Precautions Menu SCI6G6liS c edat ma oie agri IEEE ID NN RN Setting the Current Date and Time Setting the Date and Time Selecting the Date Format Time Stamp BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording a Simple Snapshot About the REC Mode Monitor Screen About Auto Focus Recording Precautions Image Recording when the Battery is Low Using ZOOM isis iie ctt tied Using Optical Zoom Using Digital Zoom Using the Flash immineat Flash Status Indicators Adjusting the Flash I
7. camera down while the lens is pointed downwards Doing so can cause bending or other damage to the area around the lens Always leave the lens cap on the lens except when you are actually recording images Whenever you swivel the lens so it is pointing in the direc tion of the back of the camera the image on the monitor screen is automatically adjusted so it shows a mirror image of what it picked up by the lens This makes self portrait images appear with the correct orientation when viewed on a display i GETTING ACQUAINTED Wide Conversion Lens LU 8W 0 7X Focusing distance when installed QV 2400UX QV 2900UX Approximately 1cm to Installing a Conversion Lens Optionally available conversion lenses change the focal dis tance which provides enhanced telephoto or wide angle ca pabilities The method you should use to install a conversion lens depends on your camera model QV 2400UX You must install an optionally available lens adaptor LU 8A in order to use a conversion lens QV 2900UX A conversion lens can be installed directly Wide Conversion Lens LU 8W Conversion without an adaptor Lens Adaptor Tele Conversion Lens LU 8T 1 5X LU 8A Focusing distance when installed QV 2400UX Approximately 1m to co QV 2900UX Approximately 2 5m to QV 2400UX QV 2900UX Tele Conversion Lens LU 8T wwe p ce Conversion Lens Adaptor N LU 8A IMPORTANT Be sure to use
8. leave the battery compartment cover open for a few hours About the camera s backlight The camera is equipped with a fluorescent light source to provide the back lighting for its LCD The normal service life of the backlight is approximately six years when the camera is used for about two hours a day Should the LCD image appear abnormally dark take the camera to your dealer or an authorized CASIO service pro vider to have the light source replaced Note that you will be charged for this replacement Under very cold conditions the backlight may require more time than normal to light or reddish bands may appear in the displayed image These conditions do not indicate mal function and normal operation should return at higher tem peratures This section contains important information you should know when trying to operate the camera General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component button and switch on the camera Front MENU button page E 44 Terminal panel cover page E 20 buttons page E 44 Flash page E 53 Shutter release button page E 44 48 Exposure sensor page E 55 QV 2900UX i GETTING ACQUAINTED l Back POWER ON OFF switch page E 37 Zoom slider pages E 51 102 103 Monitor screen page E 25 REC PLAY selector page E 48 Operation lamp pag
9. 0 Connecting to a E 132 USB Port Connection Windows Macintosh Using a Serial Port Connection Using a Memory Card to Transfer Image Data Memory Card Data DCF Protocol Memory Card File Structure Image Files Supported by the Camera Precautions when Using a Memory Card on a Computer Using the HTML Card Browser Specifying the Card Browser Type Viewing Card Browser File Contents Saving Card Browser Files ESQ REFERENCE Camera Menus c ccccccccceessseeeessssseeeesseeeeeeseee REC mode PLAY mode Mode SelttihgS a c eene Settings in Each Mode Recording Mode Exposure Mode Combinations Troubleshooting erre Messages SPOCGCIICALIONS 135 136 136 137 138 i INTRODUCTION Quick Reference Getting Ready Load batteries page E 32 Insert the memory card page E 39 Set the current time and date page E 45 i INTRODUCTION Recording an Image page E 48 Point the camera at the subject compose 5 the image on the monitor screen and Press the shutter release press the shutter release button half way button all the way down to focus the image to record the image 7 Remove the lens cap from the lens 2 Slide the POWER ON OFF switch to the right to turn on the camera Slide the REC PLAY selector to i INTRODUCTION
10. CQUAINTED l Using the Soft Case Keep the camera in its soft case to protect it when not in use E QV 2400UX A pocket is provided inside the case for memory card storage To insert a memory card open the flap of the pocket and slide the card into it Monitor screen facing down IMPORTANT Never put any other objects besides the camera into the soft case Power Requirements Your camera features a two way power supply that lets you use either AA size batteries or household AC current A set of AA size alkaline batteries is supplied with the cam era The other items listed below are available separately W Batteries Four AA size alkaline batteries LR6 Four AA size lithium batteries FR6 Four AA size nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries NP H3 E Household Current AC Adaptor AD C620 AC Adaptor Charger BC 3HA Loading Batteries Make sure that camera power is turned off whenever loading or replacing batteries 1 While holding down the re lease button on the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the camera slide the cover in the direc tion indicated by the arrow in the nearby illustration and open the cover 2 Load batteries with their ends facing as shown in the nearby illustration 3 While holding down the release button slide the battery compartment cover back to its original position to close it IMPORTANT Never use manganese batteries Us
11. Date Format You can use the following procedure to select one of the three different date formats 1 Turn on the camera and then use the REC PLAY selector to select either REC or PLAY Green marker 2 Press MENU 3 Select Date Style using one of the following two key operations and then press the shutter release button Shutter release button Moves the green marker Increases and decreases the currently selected digit If you are here Select this on the menu screen REC mode FUNCTION SET UP Date Style PLAY mode SET UP Date Style 5 Press i to apply your settings 6 Press to exit this setting screen Use and to select each menu item and press the shutter release button to advance to the next menu IEEE 771 777 NN NN NN 4 Use and to select the setting you want to use and then press the shutter release button to apply it Example October 18 2001 Year Month Day 01 10 18 Day Month Year 18 10 01 Month Day Year 10 18 01 5 Press 4 to exit this setting screen Time Stamp When it is turned on the time stamp function digitally stamps the recording date and time in the lower right corner of each image as it is recorded Note that once an image is stamped the date and time cannot be deleted SHUTTER MENU 1 Turn on the camera and then slide the REC PLAY
12. LCD Digital Camera QV 2400UX QV 2900UX User s Guide ET Image Matching DPOF 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 QV 2400UX geographic areas English CASIQ 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 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 Soft case Lens cap cap holder Memory card 8 MB QV 2400UX QV 2900UX QV 2400UX only The lens cap should be affixed CompactFlash card to the lens of the camera when Loaded in the camera when you unpack it you purchase it Alkaline batteries Special video cable 4 AA size batteries Special USB cable ETS Bundled Software Data Transfer Cable Basic Reference User s Manual Best Shot scene List gt o INTRODUCTION Unpacking amp i i ote iecit onere Quick Reference ernan annin REAS Getting Ready Recording an Image Playback Deleting Images Recording Features P General Precautions Operating conditions Condensation About the camera s backlight
13. Selecting a Folder for E 116 868 Playback Operation creer tte E 99 Protecting Images Against Deletion E 116 Playing MOVIG csccaccaussdescsiesanasccscaddecerdavssuanasonasdaa E 100 a Protecting Selected Images E 116 Playing a E 101 Protecting and Unprotecting All Images L in Selected Folders E 117 Enlarging the Playback Image E 102 nm Protecting and Unprotecting All Images E 118 m DPOF e E 119 Making DPOF Settings for Particular Images E 119 Making DPOF Settings for Particular Folders E 120 Making DPOF Settings of All Images on the Memory Card E 121 PRINT Image E 122 BEJ 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 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Connecting to a Television E 127 Selecting the Video Output Signal Mode E 128 Connecting the Wired Remote Controller tothe Camera seta erem ete n e d d DR Ran E 129 Connecting an External Flash Unit QV 2900UX Only sese E 129 External Flash Unit Requirements E 129 Attaching an External Flash Unit E 13
14. able lens filter With the QV 2900UX you can screw a commercially avail able lens filter directly to the lens without using the Conver sion Lens Adapter IMPORTANT When using a lens filter with the QV 2400UX be sure you first screw the optionally available Conversion Lens Adapter onto the lens A filter attached directly to the lens of the QV 2400UX will come into contact with the convex surface of the lens and damage it The designs of some filters can cause shadows around the periphery of the image Auto focus and flash may not produce desired results while a filter is on the lens Filters do not produce exactly the same results as those obtained with a film based camera Do not use multiple filters in combination Use of the flash while a commercially available lens hood is installed may not produce desired results IEEE 777 777 RN Lens Precautions Fingerprints dust or any other soiling of the lens can inter fere with proper image recording Never touch the lens with your fingers You can remove dust particles from the lens surface by using a lens blower to blow them off Next wipe the surface of the lens with a soft lens cloth The lens of the QV 2400UX extends from its body when you turn on power and retracts when you turn off power Take care not to subject the lens to undue force or impact and never set the camera face down so the lens is in con tact with a tabletop etc Be sure to remove
15. adaptor is connected to the camera i GETTING ACQUAINTED l Memory Cards This camera supports use of a CompactFlash memory card CF TYPE I II IBM microdrive for image storage Note that all mentions of memory card in this manual refer both to a CompactFlash memory card and IBM microdrive unless specifically noted otherwise IMPORTANT Make sure that the power of the camera is turned off before you insert or remove a memory card When inserting a memory card into the camera make sure that the card is oriented correctly Make sure that the correct side of the card is facing up and that you insert the correct end of the card into the camera Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera 1 Open the memory card slot cover Memory card slot cover 2 As shown in the Side marked arrow should face the front side of the camera illustration slide the memory card into the slot and push it in as far as it will go f the Eject button is extended press it in before sliding the memory card into the Eject button Slot Side marked with arrow Close the memory card e slot cover 3 i GETTING ACQUAINTED Removing a Memory from the Camera 1 Open the memory card slot cover 2 Press the eject button so it extends from the camera 3 Press the eject button once again to eject the card 4 Remove the memory card 5 Close the memory card EH _ slot cover
16. ard error Memory full Memory card is not formatted Data save error Cannot charge the flash The camera is ready to record when the lamp is off ES 0o 5 5 0 IEEE 771 777 NN NN NN PLAY mode Green Please Wait after power on Delete operation in progress Image protection operation in progress Making DPOF settings Low battery Format operation in progress Please Wait after power off Red formatted No memory card in the camera i GETTING ACQUAINTED i Using the Bundled Accessories Using the Lens Cap Always keep the lens cap on the lens whenever you are not using the camera Large loop Cap holder Attach the lens cap holder to the ring This protects against accidental loss of the lens cap E QV 2400UX Users Be sure to turn off camera power and let the lens retract into the camera before attaching the lens cap Never turn on camera power with the lens cap affixed to the lens Attaching the Strap Attach the strap as shown in the illustration below IMPORTANT Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when us ing the camera to protect against accidentally drop ping it The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera only Do not use it for any other application Never swing the camera around by the strap i GETTING A
17. ave settings page E 37 to protect against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the camera Alkaline Battery Life The actual life of alkaline batteries is affected by a variety of factors including the battery manufacturer the amount of time the batteries spend in storage before you use them temperature while you are recording and photographic con ditions As a rule we recommend the use of lithium batteries or Ni MH batteries which have longer lives than alkaline bat teries IEEE 777 777 The following examples show how alkaline battery life changes under different conditions photographic conditions shooting conditions Example 1 Intermittent use of the camera shortens battery life Conditions Temperature 25 Repeat of a cycle of recording of one shot per minute for 10 minutes followed by one minute of playback and a nine minutes of power off power on full lens extention half lens contraction full lens extension image recording power off Flash on Approximate Battery Life 50 minutes 46 shots Example 2 Low temperatures shorten battery life Conditions Temperature 0 Repeat of a cycle of recording of one shot per minute for 10 minutes followed by one minute of playback and a nine minutes of power off power on full lens extention half lens contraction full lens extension image recording power off Flash on Approximate Battery Life 12 minutes 11 shots
18. cal shock Use only the optional AC adaptor specified for this camera Do not allow the AC adaptor power cord to be come cut or damaged do not place heavy ob jects on it and keep it away from heat A dam aged power cord creates the risk of fire and electrical shock Never try to modify the AC adaptor power cord A or subject it to severe bending twisting or pull ing Doing so creates the risk of fire and elec trical shock Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet Doing so creates the risk of electrical shock Do not overload extension cords or wall out lets Doing so creates the danger of fire and electrical shock Should the cord of the AC adaptor become damaged exposed internal wiring request a replacement from an authorized CASIO ser vice provider A damaged AC adaptor cord creates the danger of fire or electrical shock DC IN 6V AC power terminal CAUTION AC Adaptor AD C620 Option AC Adaptor Charger BC 3HA Option The BC 3HA functions both as an AC adaptor and as a charger unit for AA size nickel metal hydride batteries It comes complete with four rechargeable nickel metal hy dride batteries This AC adaptor charger unit can be used with any household power outlet rated for 100V to 240V AC IEEE Be sure to turn off power before connecting or disconnect ing the adaptor Always turn camera power off before disconnecting the AC adaptor even
19. e E 28 Memory card slot cover page E 39 External flash sync terminal pages E 126 130 Self Timer Delete button pages E 61 111 RESIZE Focus Resize button pages E 56 107 Terminal cap 130 SHIFT INFO Shift Information button QV 2900UX pages E 26 95 4 m Flash Folder button pages E 53 116 i GETTING ACQUAINTED Terminals and Ports Bottom Terminal Panel Cover page E 20 Release button Tripod screw hole page E 32 VIDEO OUT terminal page E 126 DIGITAL terminal page E 126 Battery compart ment cover page E 32 DC IN 6V terminal page E 36 USB port i GETTING ACQUAINTED l i Lens The swivel lens mechanism lets you easily aim at the angle you want without changing the position of the camera body Changing the Lens Angle Image displayed when recording Display of recorded image IMPORTANT Do not use undue force when rotating the lens mecha nism and never try to force it past the point where rota tion stops naturally Rough handling can cause the lens mechanism to break and other damage to the camera The proper orientation of the lens when you store the camera in its case depends on your camera model QV 2400UX Lens should be pointed forward QV 2900UX Lens should be pointed up Never set the
20. e only the battery types specifically mentioned in this User s Guide NN NN Battery Life Guidelines The battery life guideline values given below indicate the amount of time at standard temperature 25 C until power automatically turns off due to battery failure They do not guarantee that batteries will provide the amount of service indicated Low temperatures and continued use reduce bat tery life Type of AA size Alkaline AA size Lithium AA size Ni MH Operation Batteries LR6 Batteries FR6 Batteries NP H3 170 minutes 300 minutes 180 minutes Continuous 80 minutes 200 minutes 120 minutes Recording 480 shots 1200 shots 720 shots The above figures are approximations only The above guidelines are based on the following battery types Alkaline MX1500 AA DURACELL ULTRA Lithium Energizer Battery life varies with brand Figures are based on continuous recording under the fol lowing conditions Flash turned off One zoom slider switching between T Telephoto and W Wide angle Recording one image per minute under the above conditions reduces battery life to about one sixth of that noted above Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash zoom and other functions and how long you leave power turned on Tips for Prolonging Battery Life Use the 5 button to turn off the flash when you are not using it You can also use the power s
21. er memory 050 IEEE ID NN NN Never open the battery compartment cover disconnect the AC adaptor from the camera or unplug it from the wall socket while recording images Doing so will not only make storage of the current image impossible it can also corrupt other image data already stored in camera memory Operating conditions This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0 C to 40 C Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas n areas subject to direct sunlight n 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 Condensation When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or other wise 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 malfunc tion of the camera so you should avoid exposing it to con ditions 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 con densation does form remove the batteries from the cam era and
22. ered or you can turn off this setting entirely IEEE 777 777 NN To power save settings Turn on the camera and slide the REC PLAY selector to REC Press MENU Use down and up to select FUNC TION and then press the shutter release but ton Use down and up to select the item whose settings you want to change and then press the shutter release button To make auto power off settings select Auto Power Off To make sleep settings select Sleep On the screen that appears use and to make the setting you want and then press the shutter release button Auto power off settings 2 min 5 min Sleep settings Off 30 sec 1 min 2 min In the PLAY mode Auto Power Off trigger time is fixed at five minutes Sleep is disabled in the PLAY mode Performing any button operation while the monitor is asleep immediately wakes it up and restores normal operation The Auto Power Off setting is given priority if you have 2 min set for both Sleep and Auto Power Off This means that the camera turns off if you do not perform any operation for about two minutes in the REC mode Auto Power Off is automatically disabled when under any one of the following conditions While a slideshow is playing When you are performing operations on a com puter printer or other external device connected to the camera s DIGITAL terminal or USB port While the AC
23. ged Take extra care when handling the camera while the microdrive is installed The microdrive has very large storage capacity Because of this certain operations can take a relatively long time to perform The microdrive may not operate properly in areas where barometric pressure is low Because of this you should avoid using it at high altitudes A microdrive consumes much more electrical power than a CompactFlash card Depending on how a microdrive is used it can greatly reduce battery life When using alkaline batteries certain operating conditions and certain battery brands can result in batteries going dead right after you install new ones Whenever using a microdrive we recom mend that you use rechargeable nickel metal hydride bat teries or lithium batteries to power the camera When battery power is low the amount of time required between shots may become longer This longer interval is designed to protect the microdrive In case of microdrive malfunction Contact your original microdrive retailer or the contact point noted in the microdrive documentation CASIO does not provide any servicing or maintenance support for the microdrive Note that CASIO assume no responsibility for any data loss you may suffer while using the microdrive This camera supports use of both a CompactFlash card and the microdrive Note however that ejecting a microdrive from the camera is relatively more difficult than ejecting a
24. if the camera has batteries installed If you don t the camera will turn off automatically when you dis connect the AC adaptor You also run the risk of damaging the camera whenever you disconnect the AC adaptor with out first turning power off The AC adaptor may become warm to the touch after ex tended periods of use This is normal and is not cause for alarm After using the camera turn it off and unplug the adaptor from the AC outlet The camera automatically switches over to AC adaptor powered operation whenever the AC adaptor is plugged into the camera Always use the AC adaptor to power the camera whenever itis connected to a computer Turning the Camera On and Off Sliding the POWER ON OFF switch J N to the right toggles camera power on ONOFF and off nt POWER ON OFF Power Save Settings The settings described below let you specify sleep and auto power off trigger times that help to conserve valuable battery power AUTO POWER OFF Auto Power Off turns off camera power if no operation is performed for five minutes in the PLAY mode In the REC mode you can specify an Auto Power Off trigger time of two or five minutes SLEEP The monitor screen enters a sleep state if no operation is performed for a specified amount of time in the REC mode Pressing any button immediately wakes up the monitor and restores normal operation You can specify 30 seconds 1 minute or 2 minutes before the sleep state is trigg
25. lt in clock You can even use the time stamp function to stamp the date and time inside the image IMPORTANT The time and date settings are cleared if the camera is left for about 24 hours without battery and AC power being supplied If this happens restore power and make new time and date settings before using the camera again A flashing time display indicates that the time and date clock settings have been cleared Use the procedure on this page to make the correct time and date set tings If you do not set the camera s built in clock to the cur rent date and time all images are recorded with the default date and time which probably is not your cor rect current date and time Be sure to correctly set the clock before you use the camera Setting the Date and Time 1 Turn on the camera and then use the REC PLAY selector to select either REC or PLAY 2 Press MENU 3 Select Date Time using one of the following two key operations and then press the shutter release button If you are here Select this on the menu screen REC mode FUNCTION SET UP Date Time PLAY mode SET UP Date Time Use and to select each menu item and press the shutter release button to advance to the next menu ETE 00 0 50505 o IEEE 777 777 4 Select and change the digits on the screen to set the current date and time Selecting the
26. marks of Microsoft Corporation Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc CompactFlash and o 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 IEEE ID NN NN 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 1 11 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 speci fying images and quantities for printing by professional print services DCF Data Storage DCF Design rule for Camera File system data storage proto col provides image inter compatibility between the digital cam era and printers PRINT Image Matching support Images include PRINT Image Matching data mode setting and other camera set
27. ntensity Precautions when Using Flash Selecting the Focus Mode Using the Auto Focus Mode Using the Macro Mode Using the Infinity Mode Using the Manual Focus Mode Using Focus Lock Specifying Image Size and Quality Using the Self timer Exposure OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Shooting Portraits Shooting Landscapes Shooting Night Scenes Instant Setup Using the Best Shot Mode 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 Recording a Movie eene To record a movie using the normal mode To record a movie using the past mode Shooting Panoramas Shooting at Fixed Intervals Canceling an Interval Mode Timer Operation Specifying the Exposure Mode Program AE Aperture Priority AE Shutter Speed Priority AE Manual Exposure Quick Exposure Mode Selection Selecting the Metering Mode Quick Metering Mode Selection Setting the Sensitivity Level Using the Filter Function Selecting White Balance E 87 M Displaying the 9 image View E 103 Adj
28. o E 83 Three metering modes Multi pattern center weighted spot pages E 84 Four focus modes Auto focus macro infinity manual pages E 56 to E 59 Precautions General Precautions Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the QV 2400UX or the QV 2900UX All references in this manual to this camera and the cam era refer to the CASIO QV 2400UX or QV 2900UX Digital Camera Never try to take pictures or use the built in display while operating a motor vehicle or while walking Doing so cre ates 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 main tenance 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 vi sion 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 chil dren 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 and electrical shock Never use the camera outdoors in the rain or snow at
29. of batteries creating the danger of personal injury or soiling of objects nearby AN CAUTION Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan to use it for more than two weeks Never recharge batteries never allow direct connection between two ends of a battery and never try to take batter ies apart Do not expose batteries to direct heat or dispose of them by burning Doing so can create the danger of explosion Never mix batteries of different types Dead batteries are susceptible to leakage which can cause serious damage to your camera Remove batteries from the camera as soon as you notice they are dead The batteries that power the camera normally become warm as they discharge Low Battery Indicator The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on the monitor screen and the indicator display changes as bat tery power is used Replace all four batteries as soon as pos sible after they go dead If you continue to use the camera while the battery level is or camera power will auto matically turn off Battery Capacity High dias Monitor Sn EJ EJ amp i GETTING ACQUAINTED Using AC Power AC Adaptor precautions Use the adaptor as shown below to power the camera from a household power outlet Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage is outside the rating marked on the AC adaptor Doing so can create the danger of fire or elec tri
30. perture value ie Shutter speed value An out of range Battery capacity aperture or shutter Speed causes the z Date and time This information appears for one or two seconds and then disappears corresponding monitor Auto Focus frame EV value screen value to turn Focusing complete Green yellow Focusing failed Red The recording mode memory capacity image size quality and battery No memory card loaded capacity indicators do not appear on the REC mode monitor screen when warning the Indicators option is turned off page E 123 Es O o IEEE 777 777 NN E Screen when SHIFT INFO is pressed Pressing SHIFT INFO also displays the FUNCTION menu SHET o page E 95 INFO fm RESUE dq c3 coo SHIFT INFO button Metering Mode indicator multi center spot Ett White balance Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten Exposure Mode indicator Fluorescent E program AE aperture priority AE shutter speed priority AE m manual Manual PLAY mode Folder name Image protection indicator File number amid 1 Cu Image size FINE aa L Quality Battery E a Date Time capacity The above indicators do not appear on the PLAY mode monitor screen when the Indicators option is turned off page E 123 IEEE 771 772 NN NN Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen
31. ra memory card or two just in case you experience an unexpected memory card problem Formatting is recommended for any memory card that you suspect contains corrupted image data due to a DECODE ERROR strange image colors malformed images or newly purchased memory cards Before starting a format operation load a full set of new batteries alkaline or lithium into the camera or connect the AC adaptor to power the camera Interruption of cam era power during the format operation results in improper formatting making it impossible to use the memory card IBM Microdrive Precautions Compatibility of the camera with the IBM microdrive has been confirmed by CASIO However you should note the following important points whenever using the IBM microdrive Be sure to carefully read all of the documentation that comes with the microdrive before using it Note that the microdrive becomes hot during normal use Take care when removing it from the camera Take care to avoid strong pressure on the label side of the microdrive when it is removed from the camera Strong pressure can damage internal components and cause mal function TV Never turn off camera power or subject the camera to im pact while the operation lamp is flashing Doing so can cause malfunction of the microdrive The microdrive is a very high precision device Dropping the camera can result in malfunction of the microdrive even though the camera is undama
32. selector to REC 2 Press MENU 3 Select FUNCTION Time Stamp and then press the shutter release button 4 Use and to select the setting you want and then press the shutter release button to apply it Example Date October 18 2001 Time 1 25pm Off No time stamping 2001 10 18 Year Month Day 18 1 25pm Day Hour Minutes 2001 10 18 1 25pm Year Month Day Hour Minutes
33. the Conversion Lens Adaptor when ever you install a conversion lens If you don t the lens will come into contact with the conversion lens when it extends from the camera resulting in malfunc tion QV 2400UX only Flash is disabled while a conversion lens is being used QV 2400UX QV 2900UX Setting the camera to wide angle zoom while the Tele Conversion Lens causes shadows around the periph ery of the image This is because the frame of the at tached lens blocks some of the light coming into the lens Because of this you should always use tele photo zoom whenever you are using the Tele Conver sion Lens The effects of camera movement are magnified while the Tele Conversion Lens is being used Whenever you are using a conversion lens install the cushion that comes with it and mount the camera on a tripod so it is secure Due to certain characteristics of the Wide Conversion Lens you may notice some slight distortion in images recorded with it installed Make sure that Macro Mode is selected as the focus mode whenever you are using the Wide Conver sion Lens Note that optical zoom is restricted as shown below in the Macro Mode Kl QV 2400UX 1X fixed QV 2400UX QV 2900UX 1X to 1 6X QV 2900UX Using a Filter The lenses of both camera models are threaded With the QV 2400UX you can screw on an optionally avail able Conversion Lens Adapter LU 8A and then attach a commercially avail
34. the lens cap before turning on the camera If you turn on the QV 2400UX while the REC PLAY selector is set to HEC and its lens cap is attached the message LENS ap pears on the monitor screen and power turns off automati cally If this happens remove the lens cap and then turn on power Never remove the batteries from the QV 2400UX or unplug its AC adaptor while the lens is extended Doing so leaves the lens extended and creates the risk of lens damage i GETTING ACQUAINTED l i Monitor Screen Indicators The following describes the different indicators and markings that appear the camera s monitor screen REC mode Focus Mode indicator Self timer None Auto Focus 10 SEC 2 SEC vasi Recording Mode indicator M Zoom factor FA EA NORMAL Infinity b PORTRAIT ad Manual Focus Memory capacity FN LANDSCAPE Remaining number of NIGHT SCENE NC storable images BEST SHOT Flash Mode indicator nem S MOVIE None Auto mm e ar Spot metering 1600 x 1200 pixels Eg MOVIE PAST indicator 800 x 600 pixels 2 PANORAMA Flash On INTERVAL 12 Quality g osi ar URE FINE NORMAL ECONOMY TIFF Flash indicator indicates that the flash will fire Camera shake 3 DE Image information when auto flash is indicator Movie Recording recording time selected ve seconds Panorama number of images n P1 to P1 A
35. the seashore or beach in the bathroom etc Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera immediately turn power off unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO service provider Using the camera under these conditions creates the danger of fire and electrical shock Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming out of the camera immediately turn power off and unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet Using the camera under these conditions creates the danger of fire and electrical shock After making sure there is no more smoke coming from the camera take it to your nearest CASIO service pro vider for repair Never attempt your own maintenance Atleast once a year unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug Dust build up around the prongs can create the danger of fire If the camera 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 pro vider Never use the camera 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 camera can cause the image data stored in its memory to be deleted Be sure to always keep backup copies of data by transfer ring them to personal comput
36. to carefully check and con firm that you no longer need the data stored in a memory card before formatting it Use and to select each menu item and press the shutter release button to advance to the next menu 3 In response to the confirmation message that appears use and to select Yes to for mat or to exit and then press the shutter release button 1 Turn on the camera and then use the REC PLAY selector to select either REC or PLAY IEEE 777 777 NN Memory Card Precautions Images cannot be recorded with this camera unless a memory card is installed in it Be sure to use only CASIO brand CompactFlash cards Proper operation with other memory cards is not guaran teed Static electricity electrical noise and other electrical phe nomena can cause corruption or even total loss of the data stored on a memory card Because of this you should al ways make backup copies of important images on other media magnetic optical disk floppy diskette computer hard disk etc Memory card problems can be corrected by reformatting the memory card Reformatting a memory card deletes all images stored on the card but you can use a computer to copy the images you want to keep to the computer s hard disk before reformatting your card If you plan to be record ing images where you do not have access to a computer it is a good idea to take along an ext
37. up information A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching reads this data and adjusts the printed image accordingly so your images come out just the way you in tended when you recorded them VIDEO OUT terminal Connect to your TV for big screen viewing of images USB compatibility Connect to your computer for quick and easy image ex changed HTML File Card Browser Images are displayed on your computer screen in a convenient format You can view a gallery of image thumbnails on your computer screen Mises pem E po Image management and manipulation software The QV 2400UX or the QV 2900UX comes bundled with a CD ROM disc that s packed with useful software Photo Loader au tomates uploading of images to your computer and Panorama Editor lets you stitch images together into panorama scenes Other bundled applications include Internet Explorer Web browser Outlook Express e mail software and QuickTime movie viewer You also get a copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF file reader for reading the user documentation on the CD ROM disc Recording Features INTRODUCTION Portrait Mode Best Shot Mode Landscape Mode Movie Mode Night Scene Mode Panorama Mode Num NENNEN er IEEE ICD NN NN Interval Mode Histogram page E 76 page E 105 Four exposure modes Program AE aperture priority AE shutter speed priority AE manual exposure pages E 78 t
38. usting White Balance Manually E 87 Selecting a Specific Image in the 9 image View E 104 Quick White Balance Selection n E Displaying the Histogram E 105 Enhancing Certain Colors P E 89 Using the Slide Show Feature E 106 Turning the On screen Grid On and Off E 90 Resizing an Image E 107 Specifying Outline Sharpness E 91 m Cropping an Image E 108 Specifying Color Saturation E 91 Specifying Gohl ast tert cct tenia E 92 DELETING IMAGES Saving Uncompressed Images TIFF Mode E 92 Specifying Power On Default Settings E 03 Deleting the Displayed Image E 110 Resetting the Camera E 94 Deleting Selected Images E 111 Using the Camera s Shortcut Features E95 Deleting All Images in Selected Folders E 112 Changing REC mode FUNCTION Menu Settings Using the Shortcut Buttons E 95 Deleting All Unprotected Images E 113 To assign REC mode FUNCTION menu items to shortcut buttons E 96 m Directly Accessing the REC mode FUNCTION Menu E 98 m Em MANAGING IMAGES Cycling through REC mode FUNCTION Menu Settings E 98 Folders and Files E 114 Folders E 114 BJ PLAYBACK Files E 115
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