Casio QV-2900UX manual

LCD Digital Camera User’s Guide QV-2400UX / QV-2900UX • All example pr ocedures in this User’ s Guide are based on the QV -2400UX. The same procedures also appl y to the QV -2900UX, unless specifically noted otherwise. • Certain camera models may not be av ailable in some geographic areas. English QV-2400UX[...]

INTRODUCTION E-2 Special video cable Memory card (8 MB CompactFlash card ) Loaded in the camera when you purchase it. Special USB cable 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 a[...]

INTRODUCTION E-3 Contents E-2 INTRODUCTION Unpacking ................................................................. E-2 Contents .................................................................... E-3 Quick Reference ....................................................... E-7 Getting Ready E-7 Recording an Image E-8 Playback E-9 Deleting Images[...]

INTRODUCTION E-4 Setting the Current Date and T ime ......................... E-45 Setting the Date and T ime E-45 Selecting the Date Format E-46 T ime Stamp E-47 E-48 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording a Simple Snapshot ................................ E-48 About the REC Mode Monitor Screen E-50 About Auto Focus E-50 Recording Precautions E-50 Image [...]

INTRODUCTION E-5 Selecting White Balance ......................................... E-87 Adjusting White Balance Manually E-87 Quick White Balance Selection E-88 Enhancing Certain Colors ....................................... E-89 T urning the On-screen Grid On and Off ................. E-90 Specifying Outline Sharpness ............................[...]

INTRODUCTION E-6 DPOF ..................................................................... E-1 19 Making DPOF Settings for Particular Images E-1 19 Making DPOF Settings for Particular Folders E-120 Making DPOF Settings of All Images on the Memory Card E-121 PRINT Image Matching ......................................... E-122 E-123 OTHER SETTINGS T[...]

INTRODUCTION E-7 Quick Reference Getting Ready 12 Load batteries. Set the current time and date. (page E-32) 3 PUSH 12 Insert the memory card. (page E-39) (page E-45) 3 12 3[...]

INTRODUCTION E-8 Recording an Image (page E-48) 1 Remove the lens cap from the lens. CARD POWER ON/OFF W T MENU PLA Y REC SHIFT INFO MF RESIZE 3 5 4 Slide the REC/PLAY selector to “REC”. 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. Slide the POWER ON/[...]

INTRODUCTION E-9 Playback (page E-99) CARD POWER ON/OFF W T MENU PLA Y REC SHIFT INFO MF RESIZE 2 3 Slide the REC/PLAY selector to “ PLAY ” . Use [+] (forward) and [ – ] (back) to scroll through stored images on the monitor screen. Slide the POWER ON/OFF switch to the right to turn on the camera. 1[...]

INTRODUCTION E-10 Deleting Images (page E-110) CARD POWER ON/OFF W T MENU PLA Y REC SHIFT INFO MF RESIZE 2 4 Press . 3 Use [+] (forward) and [ – ] (back) to scroll through stored images and display the one you want to delete. 5 Slide the REC/PLAY selector to “ PLAY ” . Double check to make sure you really want to delete the image you selected[...]

INTRODUCTION E-11 • 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 responsibilit[...]

INTRODUCTION E-12 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-2900[...]

INTRODUCTION E-13 Recording Features page E-64 Portrait Mode Best Shot Mode page E-67 page E-65 Landscape Mode Movie Mode page E-73 page E-66 Night Scene Mode Panorama Mode page E-75[...]

INTRODUCTION E-14 page E-76 Interval Mode Four exposure modes Program AE, aperture priority AE, shutter speed priority AE, manual exposure pages E-78 to 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 page E-105 Histogram[...]

INTRODUCTION E-15 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 whi[...]

INTRODUCTION E-16 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. — In areas subject to direct sunlight — In areas subject to high humidity or dust — Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to temperature extremes [...]

INTRODUCTION E-17 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 [...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED E-18 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 GETTING ACQUAINTED Shutter release button (page E-44, 48) Terminal panel cover (page E-20) Flash (page E-53) Lens ([...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED E-19 CARD POWER ON/OFF W T MENU PLA Y REC SHIFT INFO MF RESIZE (Flash/Folder) button (pages E-53, 116) / /MF RESIZE (Focus/Resize) button (pages E-56, 107) (Self-Timer/Delete) button (pages E-61, 111) SHIFT INFO (Shift/ Information) button (pages E-26, 95) Memory card slot cover (page E-39) REC/PLAY selector (page E-48) Zoom slid[...]

E-20 GETTING ACQUAINTED PUSH OPEN POWER MENU USB VIDEO OUT DC IN 6V DIGIT AL ON/OFF WT DIGITAL terminal (page E-126) USB port (page E-126) DC IN 6V terminal (page E-36) VIDEO OUT terminal (page E-126) Open Terminal Panel Cover Tripod screw hole Release button (page E-32) Battery compart- ment cover (page E-32) Terminals and Ports Bottom Terminal Pa[...]

E-21 GETTING ACQUAINTED 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 • 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 im[...]

E-22 GETTING ACQUAINTED Conversion Lens Adaptor (LU-8A) 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 av[...]

E-23 GETTING ACQUAINTED • 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[...]

E-24 GETTING ACQUAINTED 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[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED E-25 Quality FINE, NORMAL, ECONOMY, TIFF Auto Focus frame • Focusing complete: Green • Focusing failed: Red No memory card loaded warning Zoom factor Focus Mode indicator None Auto Focus Macro Infinity Manual Focus Monitor Screen Indicators The following describes the different indicators and markings that appear on the camer[...]

E-26 GETTING ACQUAINTED White balance (Auto) (Daylight) (Shade) (Tungsten) (Fluorescent) (Manual) Metering Mode indicator (multi) (center) (spot) Exposure Mode indicator (program AE) (aperture priority AE) (shutter speed priority AE) (manual) ■ Screen when SHIFT INFO is pressed Pressing SHIFT INFO also displays the FUNCTION menu (page E-95). SHIF[...]

E-27 GETTING ACQUAINTED Recording Mode indicator Exposure Mode indicator IMPORTANT! • The above indicators may not appear when viewing images recorded using a different digital camera model. Shutter speed value Aperture value Folder name File number Metering Mode indicator Flash Mode indicator White balance ■ Screen when SHIFT INFO is pressed C[...]

E-28 GETTING ACQUAINTED REC mode • The camera is ready to record when the lamp is off. Lamp Color Green Amber Red On Auto focus operation complete Monitor screen turned off due to sleep state activation Exposure warning Cannot focus Memory full Data save error Flashing Please Wait (after power on) Image store operation in progress Movie store ope[...]

E-29 GETTING ACQUAINTED PLAY mode Lamp Color Green Red On – – Flashing 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) Memory card error Memory card is not formatted No memory card in the camera[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED E-30 Using the Bundled Accessories Using the Lens Cap Always keep the lens cap on the lens whenever you are not using the camera. Small loop Ring Cap holder Large loop Attach the lens cap holder to the ring. This protects against accidental loss of the lens cap. ■ QV-2400UX Users • Be sure to turn off camera power and let the[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED E-31 Using the Soft Case Keep the camera in its soft case to protect it when not in use. ■ QV-2400UX IMPORTANT! • Never put any other objects besides the camera into the soft case. 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. Mon[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED E-32 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 holdi[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED E-33 ● Tips for Prolonging Battery Life • Use the button to turn off the flash when you are not using it. • You can also use the power save 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 va[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED E-34 ● 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 [...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED E-35 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- matica[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED E-36 AC Adaptor precautions • 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- trical 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 [...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED E-37 Turning the Camera On and Off Sliding the POWER ON/OFF switch to the right toggles camera power on and off. POWER ON/OFF 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 ca[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED E-38 • 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 Sle[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED E-39 2. As shown in the illustration, slide the memory card into the slot and push it in as far as it will go. • If the Eject button is extended, press it in before sliding the memory card into the slot. 3. Close the memory card slot cover. Side marked arrow should face the front side of the camera! Eject button Side marked wit[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED E-40 5. Close the memory card slot cover. 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[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED E-41 2. Select “ Format ” using one of the following two key operations, and then press the shutter re- lease button. • 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 “ Ye[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED E-42 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 microd[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED E-43 • 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 undamaged. Take extra care wh[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED E-44 Menu 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. Slide the POWER ON/OFF switch to the right to turn on the camera. 2. Slide the REC/PLAY selector to “ REC ?[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED E-45 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 built-in clock. You can even use the time stamp function to “ stamp ” t[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED E-46 4. Select and change the digits on the screen to set the current date and time. Shutter release button: Moves the green marker. [+] / [ – ]: Increases and decreases the currently selected digit. 5. Press to apply your settings. 6. Press to exit this setting screen. Selecting the Date Format You can use the following proced[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED E-47 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 to exit this setting screen. Time Stamp When it is turned on, the time stamp function digitally sta[...]