Casio QV-11 Manual

		Liquid Crystal Digital Camera QV-10
Liquid Crystal Digital Camera	B	■ Before using the QV-10...
QV-10		Note the following precautions before attempting to use the QV-10.
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Introduction

Congratulations upon your selection of the QV-10 Liquid Crystal Digital Camera. The QV-10 comes with its own built-in liquid crystal color monitor that let’s you instantly view the pictures you take.

To get the most out of the QV10, be sure to carefully read this manual and follow the instructions contained in it.

Please refer to this manual for the QV-10, QV-10A & QV-11 models

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Contents			Liquid Crystal Digital Camera QV-10
QV-10 Features .....................................................	6		Operation		33
............................................General Precautions	8			Recording Image ................................................	34
Other Precautions ..............................................	10			To record an image .............................................................	34
FCC Guidelines	12			How to avoid hand movement... .........................................	36
				Flourescent Lighting	36
				Infrared Light .......................................................................	37
Getting Acquainted	13			Changing the Lens Orientation ...........................................	38
				NORMAL/MACRO Switch	40
Unpacking	14
				Exposure Adjustment ..........................................................	41
General Guide ....................................................	15			Changing the Aperture Setting ...........................................	42
Opening the Terminal Panel Cover	16			Record Mode Displays ........................................................	43
				Image Display	43
Connecting the Wrist Strap	17
				Displaying the Image Number	43
Using the Lens Cloth	17
				Exposure Warning Indicators	45
Using the Soft Case	17
				Low Battery Indicator	46
Operation Reference	18
				Memory Full Message	46
To record an image	18
				Using the Self-Timer	47
To view images stored in memory	19
				Playing Back Images	49
To delete images stored in memory	20
				Displaying Images on the Camera's LCD	49
Function Referense	21
				Displaying Images on a TV Screen	51
Record Functions	21
				Displaying the Memory Page Number	52
Playback Functions	23
				Producing a Multi-Page Display	53
Power Supply .....................................................	25			Using the Zoom Function ....................................................	57
To load batteries	25			Using Auto Play ..................................................................	59
				Protecting Memory Pages	67
Standard Battery Life	27
Low Battery Indicator .....................................................	28			Deletting Memory Pages ...................................	70
Flash Memory ................................................................	28			To delete a single memory page	70
Auto Power Off	29
				To delete all unprotected memory pages	73
Using AC Power	30
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		Contents	LiquidQV-10CrystalFeaturesDigital Camera QV-10
	Connecting to Other Devices	75	Lightweight and compact design
	Connection Guide	76	The QV-10 is the first camera to incorporate a built-in monitor into a
			compact configuration.
	QV-10 Terminals	78
	Using the QV-10 with a Connected Device ......	79
	Television ............................................................................	79
	Video Tape Deck ................................................................	79
	Video Printer .......................................................................	80
	Computer (Using special cable and software) ....................	81
	Computer (Video Capture) ..................................................	82
	Reference	83	Versatile features and functions
			The versatile features and functions of the QV-10 include: simulta-
	Troubleshooting	84
			neous display of multiple memory pages, close-up capabilities, au-
	Specifications	88	tomatic sequential display of memory pages, and more.
	About the camera's backlight ...........................	89

Close ups

Multi-Page Display

Auto Playback

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	QV-10 Features	LiquidGeneralC ystalPrecautionsDigit l Camera QV-10
	Picture composition without looking through a	Be sure to observe the following imporatnt precautions whenever us-
	viewfinder	ing the QV-10.
	The QV-10’s high-resolution, low-glare TFT liquid crystal display	•	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
	provides clear pictures even in bright light.
			serious accident.
		• Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your own re-
			pairs. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electrical
			shock when exposed. Always leave maintenance and repair work
			up to authorized CASIO service providers.
		•	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 the seashore
	VIDEO OUT and digital transfer function for un-		or beach, in the bathroom, etc.
		•	Should foreign matter or water ever get into the unit, immediately
	limited application of digital images
			turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet, and
	The VIDEO OUT capabilities of the QV-10 makes it possible to con-
			contact your dealer or nearest CASIO service provider. Using the
	nect to a television to use images for presentations and other appli-		unit under these conditions creates the danger of fire and electrical
	cations. Digital images can be transferred to a personal computer
			shock.
	for storage and editing, or from a computer to the QV-10 for take-
		• Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming out of the
	along convenience.
	Video Printer		unit, immediately turn power off and unplug the AC adaptor from the
	TV		power outlet. Using the unit under these conditions creates the dan-
			ger of fire and electrical shock. After making sure there is no more
			smoke coming from the unit, take it to your nearest CASIO service
			provider for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance.
		•	If the unit’s case should ever become cracked due to dropping it or
	Personal		otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment, immediately turn power
			off, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet, and contact your
	Computer
			nearest CASIO service provider.
	Video Tape Deck	•	Never use the unit inside of an air craft or in any other areas where
			its use is prohibited. Doing so can result in an accident.
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	General Precautions		LiquidOtherC ystalPrecautionsDigital Camera QV-10
	• Physical damage and malfunction of this unit can cause the image	MEMORY ERROR message
	data stored in its memory to be deleted. Be sure to always keep	The following error appears on		the built-in monitor whenever	the
	backup copies of data by recording them on video tape or by trans-
		camera’s flash memory becomes disabled due to malfunction or im-
	ferring them to personal computer memory.
		proper operation.
	• Never open the battery compartment cover, disconnect the AC
	adaptor from the camera or unplug it from the wall socket while the
	“WAIT” message is on the LCD. Doing so will not only make storage
	of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt other image data
	already stored in camera memory.
		Whenever this happens, all of the digital images stored in the
		camera’s memory will be lost. You will not be able to view stored
		images or record new ones. Take your camera to your dealer or an
		authorized CASIO service provider as soon as possible after the
		MEMORY ERROR message appears.
		Operating conditions
		• This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0			° C
			to 40 ° C (32 ° F to 104	° F).

• 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

— Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the sun

— In areas subject to strong vibration

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Other Precautions	Liquid Crystal Digital Camera QV-10

Condensation		GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF
•	When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or otherwise ex-	THIS UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas).
	pose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is the possibility
			NOTICE
	that condensation can form on the exterior or on interior compo-
	nents. Condensation can cause malfunction of the camera, so you		This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim-
	should avoid exposing it to conditions that might cause condensa-		its for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
	tion.		Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
•	To keep condensation from forming, place the camera into a plastic		against	harmful interference in a residential installation. This
			equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency en-
	bag before moving it into a location that is much warmer or colder
			ergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
	than your current location. Leave it in the plastic bag until the air
			tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
	inside the bag has a chance to reach the same temperature as the
			However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
	new location. If condensation does form, remove the batteries from
			particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter-
	the camera and leave the battery compartment cover open for a few
			ference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
	hours.
			by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
			to correct the interference by one or more of the following mea-
			sures:
		This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
		subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
		harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
		received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
		• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
		• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
		• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
			to which the receiver is connected.
		• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
		Caution :		Changes or modification to the product not expressly ap-
		proved by CASIO could void the user's authority to operate the prod-
		uct.
		Properly shielded cables with ferrite core must be used for connec-
		tion to computer in order to meet FCC emission limits.
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Unpacking

Getting Acquainted

Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included Getting Acquainted with your QV-10. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon

as possible.

This part of the manual contains information on unpacking, the names of controls and components, and power supply information. It

also has sections that cover basic operations to let you begin enjoying the QV-10 as quickly as possible.

		Soft case
Unpacking ...........................................................	14
General Guide ....................................................	15
Operation Reference ..........................................	18	Alkaline batteries (AA-size	× 4)
To record an image	18	QV-10
To view images stored in memory ......................................	19
To delete images stored in memory ...................................	20
Function Reference ...........................................	21
Record Functions ................................................................	21	Special video cable
Playback Functions .............................................................	23
Power Supply	25	Cleaning Cloth
To load batteries .................................................................	25
Using AC Power .................................................................	30
		Manual and warranty
		Wrist Strap
		• See page 17 for instal-
		lation instructions.
		AC adaptor AD-C60
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General Guide			Getting Acquainted
The following illustrations show the names of each component, but-			Bottom		Tripod hole
ton and switch on the camera.
Top and Display					Battery
					compartment
/PROTECT	DISP (Display) button	MODE button		Battery compartment cover	lock
(Timer/Protect)		DEL (Delete) button	BRIGHT (brightness) control
button
		Shutter button	• BRIGHT control adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD.
			The brightness is set at the factory to the optimum setting, and nor-
			mally does not need adjustment. Use BRIGHT control to make ad-
			justments after replacing batteries, or any other time you feel the
		[+] (Forward)	LCD image brightness is too dark or too light.
ZOOM button		button	Terminals		Terminal panel cover
					VIDEO OUT terminal
LCD		[–] (Reverse)			DIGITAL terminal
		button
	POWER switch	Function switch
Lens			AC Power terminal
		NORMAL/MACRO switch	Opening the Terminal Panel Cover
			1	2	3

Lens

Important!

Make sure that the terminal panel cover is slid fully away as shown in Aperture switch step 2 above before trying to raise it. Forcing the cover up can seri-

ously damage it.

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	General Guide	GettingOperationAcquaintReferenced
Connecting the Wrist Strap		To record an image
Pass the wrist strap through the hole on		• Be sure to load batteries (page 25) before operation.
the side of the camera a shown in the	2
illustration.
	1		5
			2
Using the Cleaning Cloth
Use the cleaning cloth to wipe finger-		3	1
prints and smudges from the LCD and
lens.		4
• Be sure to avoid applying too much
pressure when wiping the LCD. Too
much pressure can cause permanent
discoloration, abnormal images, and		1. Set to REC.
cracks.
		2. Slide to the right to turn on power.
Using the Soft Case		3. Set to NORMAL.
		• Set to MACRO for close-ups. See page 40 for information on
Keep the camera in its soft case to pro-
		the difference between NORMAL and MACRO.
tect it when not in use.
		4. While viewing the image on the LCD, slowly move the cam-
		era so the image appears as you want it.
		5. Press the shutter button.
		• The message “WAIT” appears on the LCD for about four
		seconds along with the image that was recorded when you
		pressed the shutter button. You can use the camera to take
		the next picture after the “WAIT” message disappears.
		• The camera can hold up to 96 images in memory
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Operation Reference	Getting Acquainted

To view images stored in memory		To delete images stored in memory
You can recall images and view them on the LCD.		After you delete an image you can store a new one it its place.
	3		2, 6	5
	2
				3
(2)	1		4
1. Set to PLAY.		1.	Display the image you want to delete (page 19).
2. Slide to the right to turn on power.		2.	Press DEL.
• An image appears on the LCD when power comes on.			• The following steps are performed in accordance with
3. Press [+] to display the next memory page or [–] to display			prompts that appear on the LCD.
the previous page.		3. Press [+].
		4.	A message appears to confirm that you really want to de-
			lete the image.
			• To abort the delete operation without deleting anything,
			press DEL here.
		5.	Press the shutter button to delete the image shown on the
			LCD.
		6.	After you finish deleting all the images you want, press
			DEL to quit the delete procedure.
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Function Reference						Getting Acquainted
Record Functions						Exposure Adjustment (page 41)
The following describes features and functions that you can use
						The camera normally adjusts exposure automatically, using aper-
when recording images.
						ture priority AE. You can also perform manual exposure adjust-
NORMAL/MACRO Switch (Page 40)						ments, while viewing the image on the LCD.
Select the setting that suits the distance between the camera and
object whose image is being recorded.
	•	NORMAL
		For normal shots
		of scenery,
		people, etc.				Image Number (Page 43)
	•	MACRO
						This value indicates the number of the next image that will be re-
		For close-up				corded.
		shots.
Aperture Switch (Page 42)						Image
Use this switch to select from one of two aperture settings and con-						number
trol the brightness of the image.
		•	on the LCD in-
			dicates lighting		is	Self-Timer (Page 47)
			too dim. Change
			the aperture switch			Press a button and the shutter releases automatically 10 seconds
			setting to [	○].
						later.
Low	High	•	on the LCD in-
			dicates lighting		is
brightness	brightness
			too bright. Change
			the aperture switch
			setting to [	●].
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Function Reference	Getting Acquainted

	Playback Functions	Zoom (Page 57)
	The following functions help you view the images stored in memory
		This function lets you enlarge a specific part of an image to twice its
	quickly and easily.
		original size.
	Memory Page Number (Page 52)
	This value indicates the number of the memory page whose con-
	tents are currently shown on the LCD.
		Memory
		page number
		Auto Play (Page 59)
		This function automatically scrolls through the camera’s memory
		pages.
	Multi-Page Display (Page 53)	Press both these buttons
	This function lets you view four or nine memory pages at the same
		at the same time to start
	time.	Auto Play.

• • •

Protect Function (Page 67)

Use this function to protect specific memory pages against being deleted.

Protect

indicator

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Power Supply					Getting Acquainted
The QV-10 features a two-way power supply that lets you use either						3. Close the battery compartment cover.
batteries (AA-size Alkaline) or household AC current.
To load batteries										A
Be sure that camera power is turned off whenever loading or replac-
ing batteries.
1. Slide the battery compartment lock on the bottom of the
camera in the direction indicated by arrow (1), and swing
open the battery compartment cover as indicated by arrow						•	Press down on the battery compartment cover at the point
(2).
							marked	A in the nearby illustration until the cover locks into
							place with a click.
					Battery Handling Precautions
					Incorrect use or handling of batteries can cause them to leak or burst
					and seriously damage your camera. Be sure to note the following
					important precautions to avoid problems with batteries.
2. Insert four batteries.									Never load manganese batteries into
							Caution		the camera! Doing so not only results
									in shortened battery life, it also causes
									batteries to generate heat that can
									cause serious damage to the camera.
									Always use Alkaline batteries only.
					•	Make sure that the positive			+ and negative	- ends of the batteries
						are facing properly when you load them in the camera.
					• Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan to use it for
						more than two weeks.
Be sure to use only AA-size		Alkaline	batteries. Never use		•	Never mix old batteries with new ones.
					•	Never recharge batteries, never allow direct connection between
manganese batteries (see precautions on the next page).
						two ends of a battery, and never try to take batteries apart.
•	Make sure that the positive	+ and negative		- ends of the
					•	Do not expose batteries to direct heat or dispose of them by burn-
	batteries are facing correctly.
						ing. Doing so can create the danger of explosion.
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	Power Supply	Getting Acquainted
	• Never mix batteries of different types.	Low Battery Indicator
	• Dead batteries are susceptible to leakage, which can cause serious	A low battery indicator (		) appears on the LCD whenever remain-
	damage to your camera. Remove batteries from the camera as	ing battery power drops below a certain level.
	soon as you notice they are dead.
	Standard Battery Life
	You can generally expect to get about 120 minutes of operation from
	a fresh set of LR6 (AM3) Alkaline batteries at normal temperature.
	Note that battery life is shortened by extreme cold.
		When this indicator appears, replace all four batteries with a fresh set
		of new ones. Once the low battery indicator appears, you can expect
		only about 10 more minutes of operation before total power failure.
		Flash Memory
		The QV-10 features flash memory for storage of images. Flash
		memory does not require electrical power to store data, so image
		data is retained in memory even when you turn camera power off. If
		batteries go dead, simply load a set of new batteries or connect the
		AC adaptor and you will be able to view images in camera memory.

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