Casio GV-10 Part 1 User's Guide
Digital Camera
GV-10
User’s Guide
Thank you for purchasing this CASIO
compact type digital camera with built-in
color monitor you can use for both image
recording and playback. Before using this
camera, be sure to read the Safety
Precautions contained in this User’s
Guide, and keep it in a safe place for
future reference.
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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 Lens cap/cap holder
Alkaline batteries
(4 AA-size batteries)
USB cable User’s Guide (English)
Memory card (8 MB CompactFlash card )
Loaded in the camera when you purchase it.
Basic Reference
(Spanish, German, Portuguese,
Chinese, Arabic)
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CD-ROMStrap
Bundled Software
User’s Manual
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Contents
2 INTRODUCTION
Unpacking .................................................................... 2
Quick Reference .......................................................... 6
Getting Ready 6
Recording an Image 7
Playback 8
Deleting Images 9
Features ......................................................................11
Water Resistance and Dust Resistance.................... 12
Operating Environment 13
Operating Precautions 13
Wipe the camera dry after it becomes wet. 14
Location Precautions 14
General Precautions 15
Inspecting the Cover O-rings 16
If you find dirt on an O-ring... 16
Before putting your camera away after using it... 17
Precautions ................................................................ 18
General Precautions 18
Data Error Precautions 19
Operating conditions 19
Condensation 20
About the camera’s backlight… 20
Lens Precautions 20
22 GETTING ACQUAINTED
General Guide ............................................................ 22
Front 22
Back 23
Terminals and Ports 24
Bottom 24
Monitor Screen Indicators .......................................... 25
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 27
Indicator Lamps.......................................................... 27
Using the Bundled Accessories ................................. 28
Attaching the Strap 28
Attaching the Lens Cap 29
Power Requirements ................................................. 30
Loading Batteries 30
Battery Handling Precautions 34
Low Battery Indicator 34
Using AC Power 35
Turning the Camera On and Off 37
Power Save Settings 37
Memory Cards............................................................ 38
Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera 38
Removing a Memory Card from the Camera 39
Formatting a Memory Card 41
Memory Card Precautions 42
Setting the Current Date and Time............................ 42
Setting the Date and Time 43
Selecting the Date Format 44
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45 RECORDING IMAGES
Recording a Simple Snapshot ................................... 45
About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 46
Recording Precautions 46
Image Recording when Batteries are Low 47
Using Zoom ................................................................ 47
Using the Flash .......................................................... 48
Flash Status Indicators 49
Precautions when Using Flash 49
Recording Macro Images........................................... 51
Using the Optical Viewfinder...................................... 52
Recording Consecutive Images
(Continuous Shutter Mode)........................................ 53
Recording with the self-timer ..................................... 53
Recording an Image Using a
Best Shot Mode Scene .............................................. 54
Recording a Movie (Movie Mode).............................. 55
Specifying Image Size and Quality............................ 56
Exposure Compensation............................................ 57
Selecting White Balance ............................................ 59
60 PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation.......................................... 60
Playing a Movie .......................................................... 61
Enlarging the Playback Image ................................... 61
Displaying the 9-image View ..................................... 62
Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View 63
64 DELETING IMAGES
Deleting the Displayed Image.................................... 64
Deleting All Images .................................................... 65
66 MANAGING IMAGES
Folders and Files........................................................ 66
Folders 66
Files 66
DPOF.......................................................................... 67
To configure printing for a particular image 67
To print all images 68
PRINT Image Matching.............................................. 69
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70 OTHER SETTINGS
Changing the Display Language ............................... 70
Turning the Confirmation Beep On and Off............... 70
Specifying the Opening Screen ................................. 71
Selecting the USB Mode............................................ 71
72 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT
Transferring Images to a Computer........................... 73
USB Connection 73
To connect to a computer 73
Disconnecting the USB Cable 75
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Image Data ......... 75
Memory Card Data 76
DCF Protocol 76
Memory Card File Structure 77
Image Files Supported by the Camera 77
Precautions when Using a Memory Card on a
Computer 77
Using the Camera as a PC Camera .......................... 78
To connect to a computer 78
Other Requirements 79
PC Camera Mode Precautions 80
81 REFERENCE
SET UP Menu ............................................................ 81
Troubleshooting.......................................................... 82
Messages 85
Specifications ............................................................. 87
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Quick Reference
Getting Ready
1
Load batteries and the memory card.
2
1
Set the current time and date.
(pages 30, 38)
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* Check for and wipe any sand, dirt, or other foreign matter from the
O-ring and its contact surfaces.
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(page 42)
3
Point the camera at
the subject and use
the monitor screen or
optical viewfinder to
compose the image.
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Recording an Image (page 45)
4
Press the shutter
release button.
2
Align the dial with
(snapshot mode).
1
Move the POWER
ON/OFF switch to ON.
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1
Move the POWER
ON/OFF switch to ON.
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Playback (page 60)
3
Use [+] (forward) and
[–] (back) to scroll
through the images.
2
Align the dial with
(play mode).
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Deleting Images (page 64)
3
Use [+] and [–] to
display the image
you want to delete.
5
Check to make sure you
really want to delete the
currently displayed
image.
• If you want to cancel the
procedure, press DISP.
4
Press WB .
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6
Press the shutter
release button to delete
the image.
2
Align the dial with
(play mode).
1
Move the POWER
ON/OFF switch to ON.
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IMPORTANT!
• The contents of this manual are subject to change
without notice.
• 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 GV-10.
• 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.
• This digital camera makes it possible for you to record
images for your own personal use. Never use it in a
way that infringes upon the copyrights or other rights
of others.
• Windows, Internet Explorer, and DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
• CompactFlashTM and logo are registered trade-
marks of SanDisk Corporation.
• The USB driver (mass storage) uses Phoenix Technologies Ltd. software.
Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997
Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved.
• Other company, product and service names used
herein may also be trademarks or service marks of
others.
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Features
• Water-resistant and dust-resistant
Your camera conforms to IEC 60529 [Degrees of protec-
tion provided by enclosures (IP Code)] IP66/IP67.
This means you can take the camera along just about anywhere, without needing to worry about it getting wet. In addition, the design of your camera is also shuts out sand,
dust, and dirt.
• Tough, shock-resistant construction
G-SHOCK technology has been used to create one of the
toughest cameras ever. Your new digital camera represents an exciting new development in the evolution of digital imaging.
• Best Shot
The Best Shot feature includes new sample scenes that
include ski and sea images. Simply select the sample
scene that matches the type of image you are trying to
record and the camera sets up automatically for beautiful
pictures every time.
• 1.23-megapixel CCD
The 1.23-megapixel CCD (1.31 million total pixels) not only
provides plenty of resolution for normal image recording, it
also creates images that are perfectly suited for editing and
manipulation on a PC. An interpolation process can be
used to store 1,600 x 1,200-pixel images that are equivalent to those produced by a 2-megapixel camera.
• Fixed focus lens for quick operation
Fixed focus eliminates the need for lens movement, which
shortens startup time and shooting time. Zoom operations
are performed digitally.
• Continuous Shutter and Movie Modes
A high-speed continuous shutter mode provides stop-action imaging, while a movie mode is just the thing for recording sports action.
• Built-in PC Camera Mode
Connect with the USB cable to send real-time digital video
images to your PC. Perfect for net meetings and other PC
camera applications.
• Mini USB port
The camera’s mini USB port supports a new USB standard
for greatly expanded versatility. Connection is as easy as
ever.
• Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)
DCF support provides better compatibility for images transferred between different devices.
• Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)
DPOF support lets you make print specifications for printing images using a digital DPE service.
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• EPSON PRINT Image Matching
EPSON PRINT Image Matching support lets you reproduce exactly the colors you want when printing on an
EPSON PRINT Image Matching printer.
• Bundled with Photo Loader 2 and Photohands
Your camera comes bundled with the latest version of
Photo Loader, the popular application that automatically
loads images from your camera to your PC. Photo Loader
includes a feature that automatically attaches images to email messages. Also bundled with the camera is
Photohands, an application that makes image retouching
quick and easy.
Water Resistance and Dust Resistance
The camera is designed to conform to the following water
resistance and dust resistance standard. However, performance is not guaranteed under the conditions described below.
IEC 60529
[Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)]
IP66/IP67
Water Resistance
• Water shall not enter the enclosure when it is immersed in
a container of standard temperature still tap water to a
depth of 1 meter (3.3´) for approximately 30 minutes (immersion resistant).
• Direct jetting water from any direction shall not enter the
enclosure.
Dust Resistance
• Particles with a diameter of 75µm or less shall not enter the
enclosure.
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Operating Environment
Since this camera is water-resistant, dust-resistant, and
shock-resistant, you can handle it while your hands are wet,
you can wash it with water, and even use it in the areas listed
below.
• At the beach
• Around a pool
• On a river bank
• On a ski slope
• In the rain
Operating Precautions
• Always make sure that the battery cover and terminal
cover are closed securely.
Battery cover Terminal cover
This is not an underwater camera!
Do not use this camera in
areas where it is exposed to
high water pressure, never
wash it using high-pressure
water, and never leave it
submersed for long periods.
Also, never immerse the
camera in seawater, in
swimming pool water, or in
hot spring water.
Never immerse the camera
in water that contains soap
or detergent.
Detergent
Soap
Bath additive
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Wipe the camera dry after it becomes wet.
• Water remaining on the camera after it becomes wet can
collect in the seams between controls and the camera
body, etc. Carrying the camera around while it is wet can
cause water to leak from the seams and cause your clothing or bag to become wet. Make sure you carefully wipe all
remaining water from the camera after it becomes wet.
Location Precautions
Note the following precautions whenever using the camera
in the locations indicated.
• At the beach or around a swimming pool
Never put the camera down directly on the sand. Should
seawater, pool water, or sand ever get on the camera,
rinse it off in a sink or other container filled with still tap
water.
• In the rain
The camera is designed so it can withstand moderately
strong rain ranging from about 10mm per hour or less to
about 15mm per hour. Never open the battery cover or terminal cover while the camera is in the rain or while your
hands are wet.
• Washing
The camera can be washed with a relatively weak stream
clean water from a standard household tap under the following conditions.
Outlet Diameter: 20mm (0.8˝)
Maximum Pressure: 98kPa (1kgf/cm2)
Rub the camera lightly with your hands, and never use a
brush, or other implement.
IMPORTANT!
• The above precautions are not exclusive. Even following the above precautions does not guarantee that exposure to certain conditions will not cause problems
with proper camera operation. Repair of the camera
may be impossible or may be charged to you if it is
determined that a problem is due to misuse of the
camera by you.
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