Casio QV-2400UX User's Guide Part 1
LCD Digital Camera
QV-2400UX
User’s Guide
• 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
geographic areas.
English
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QV-2900UX
QV-2400UX
INTRODUCTION
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 are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer
as soon as possible.
QV-2400UX QV-2900UX (QV-2400UX only)
Camera Soft case Lens cap/cap holder
The lens cap should be affixed
to the lens of the camera when
you unpack it.
Memory card (8 MB
CompactFlash card )
Loaded in the camera when
you purchase it.
Special video cable
Data Transfer Cable Basic Reference
Alkaline batteries
(4 AA-size batteries)
Strap
Bundled Software
User’s Manual
E-2
CD-ROM
Best Shot scene List
Special USB cable
INTRODUCTION
Contents
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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 E-10
Features ..................................................................E-12
Recording Features E-13
Precautions ............................................................. E-15
General Precautions E-15
Operating conditions E-16
Condensation E-16
About the camera’s backlight… E-17
E-18
GETTING ACQUAINTED
General Guide .........................................................E-18
Front E-18
Back E-19
Terminals and Ports E-20
Bottom E-20
Lens.........................................................................E-21
Changing the Lens Angle E-21
Installing a Conversion Lens E-22
Using a Filter E-23
Lens Precautions E-24
Monitor Screen Indicators .......................................E-25
REC mode E-25
PLAY mode E-26
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen E-27
Operation Indicator Lamp .......................................E-28
REC mode E-28
PLAY mode E-29
Using the Bundled Accessories ..............................E-30
Using the Lens Cap E-30
Attaching the Strap E-30
Using the Soft Case E-31
Power Requirements ..............................................E-32
Loading Batteries E-32
Battery Handling Precautions E-35
Low Battery Indicator E-35
Using AC Power E-36
Turning the Camera On and Off E-37
Power Save Settings E-37
Memory Cards.........................................................E-39
Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera E-39
Removing a Memory Card from the Camera E-40
Formatting a Memory Card E-41
Memory Card Precautions E-42
IBM Microdrive Precautions E-42
Menu Screens .........................................................E-44
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INTRODUCTION
Setting the Current Date and Time.........................E-45
Setting the Date and Time E-45
Selecting the Date Format E-46
Time Stamp E-47
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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 Recording when the Battery is Low E-51
Using Zoom .............................................................E-51
Using Optical Zoom E-51
Using Digital Zoom E-52
Using the Flash .......................................................E-53
Flash Status Indicators E-54
Adjusting the Flash Intensity E-54
Precautions when Using Flash E-55
Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................E-56
Using the Auto Focus Mode E-56
Using the Macro Mode E-57
Using the Infinity Mode E-58
Using the Manual Focus Mode E-58
Using Focus Lock E-59
Specifying Image Size and Quality.........................E-60
Using the Self-timer ................................................E-61
Exposure Compensation.........................................E-62
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Shooting Portraits ...................................................E-64
Shooting Landscapes .............................................E-65
Shooting Night Scenes ...........................................E-66
Instant Setup Using the Best Shot Mode ............... E-67
Specifying the Location of Best Shot Mode
Scene Images E-69
Registering Your Own Scene Setups E-70
Importing a Scene from the Best Shot Library
on the CD-ROM E-71
Recording a Movie ..................................................E-73
To record a movie using the normal mode E-73
To record a movie using the past mode E-74
Shooting Panoramas ..............................................E-75
Shooting at Fixed Intervals .....................................E-76
Canceling an Interval Mode Timer Operation E-78
Specifying the Exposure Mode ............................... E-78
Program AE E-78
Aperture Priority AE E-79
Shutter Speed Priority AE E-80
Manual Exposure E-82
Quick Exposure Mode Selection E-83
Selecting the Metering Mode ..................................E-84
Quick Metering Mode Selection E-85
Setting the Sensitivity Level....................................E-85
Using the Filter Function .........................................E-86
INTRODUCTION
Selecting White Balance .........................................E-87
Adjusting White Balance Manually E-87
Quick White Balance Selection E-88
Enhancing Certain Colors.......................................E-89
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off .................E-90
Specifying Outline Sharpness ................................E-91
Specifying Color Saturation ....................................E-91
Specifying Contrast.................................................E-92
Saving Uncompressed Images (TIFF Mode) .........E-92
Specifying Power On Default Settings ...................E-93
Resetting the Camera E-94
Using the Camera’s Shortcut Features ..................E-95
Changing REC mode FUNCTION Menu Settings
Using the Shortcut Buttons E-95
To assign REC mode FUNCTION menu items
to shortcut buttons E-96
Directly Accessing the REC mode FUNCTION Menu E-98
Cycling through REC mode FUNCTION Menu Settings
E-99
PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation.......................................E-99
Playing a Movie.....................................................E-100
Playing a Panorama..............................................E-101
Enlarging the Playback Image .............................. E-102
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Displaying the 9-image View ................................E-103
Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View E-104
Displaying the Histogram ......................................E-105
Using the Slide Show Feature ..............................E-106
Resizing an Image ................................................ E-107
Cropping an Image................................................E-108
E-110
DELETING IMAGES
Deleting the Displayed Image............................... E-110
Deleting Selected Images ..................................... E-111
Deleting All Images in Selected Folders...............E-112
Deleting All Unprotected Images ..........................E-113
E-114
MANAGING IMAGES
Folders and Files...................................................E-114
Folders E-114
Files E-115
Selecting a Folder for Playback............................ E-116
Protecting Images Against Deletion ..................... E-116
Protecting Selected Images E-116
Protecting and Unprotecting All Images
in Selected Folders E-117
Protecting and Unprotecting All Images E-118
INTRODUCTION
DPOF.....................................................................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 Matching.........................................E-122
E-123
OTHER SETTINGS
Turning the Monitor Screen Indicators On and Off...
Changing the Display Language ..........................E-124
Turning the Confirmation Beep On and Off..........E-125
E-126
CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT
Connecting to a Television ....................................E-127
Selecting the Video Output Signal Mode E-128
Connecting the Wired Remote Controller
to the Camera .......................................................E-129
Connecting an External Flash Unit
(QV-2900UX Only) ................................................E-129
External Flash Unit Requirements E-129
Attaching an External Flash Unit E-130
Connecting to a Computer ....................................E-132
USB Port Connection (Windows, Macintosh) E-133
Using a Serial Port Connection E-134
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E-6
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Image Data ....E-135
Memory Card Data E-136
DCF Protocol E-136
Memory Card File Structure E-137
Image Files Supported by the Camera E-138
Precautions when Using a Memory Card
on a Computer E-139
Using the HTML Card Browser ............................. E-140
Specifying the Card Browser Type E-140
Viewing Card Browser File Contents E-142
Saving Card Browser Files E-145
E-146
REFERENCE
Camera Menus......................................................E-146
REC mode E-146
PLAY mode E-147
Mode Settings .......................................................E-148
Settings in Each Mode E-148
Recording Mode + Exposure Mode Combinations E-149
Troubleshooting..................................................... E-150
Messages E-153
Specifications ........................................................E-155
INTRODUCTION
Quick Reference
Getting Ready
12
Load batteries.
12
PUSH
Set the current time and date.
(page E-32)
3 123
Insert the memory card.
(page E-39)
3
(page E-45)
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INTRODUCTION
Recording an Image (page E-48)
4
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.
5
Press the shutter release
button all the way down
to record the image.
1
Remove the lens
cap from the lens.
2
Slide the POWER ON/OFF
switch to the right to turn
on the camera.
SHIFT
INFO
POWER
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RESIZE
ON/OFF
MF
MENU
W
T
REC
CARD
PLAY
3
Slide the REC/PLAY
selector to “REC”.
1
Slide the POWER
ON/OFF switch to
the right to turn on
the camera.
INTRODUCTION
Playback (page E-99)
3
Use [+] (forward) and [–] (back)
to scroll through stored images
on the monitor screen.
POWER
SHIFT
INFO
RESIZE
ON/OFF
MF
MENU
W
T
REC
CARD
PLAY
2
Slide the REC/PLAY
selector to “PLAY”.
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1
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.
INTRODUCTION
Deleting Images (page E-110)
3
Use [+] (forward) and [–]
(back) to scroll through
stored images and display
the one you want to delete.
POWER
ON/OFF
W
SHIFT
INFO
RESIZE
MF
PLAY
MENU
T
REC
6
Use [+] and [–] to move the
cursor to “Yes” and then
press the shutter release
button to delete the image
you selected.
CARD
4
Press .
2
Slide the REC/PLAY
selector to “PLAY”.
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INTRODUCTION
• 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 trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation.
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer,
Inc.
• CompactFlashTM and 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.
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INTRODUCTION
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-2900UX only)
• Memory card image storage
Supports CompactFlash cards (CF TYPE I/II) 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 specifying images and quantities for printing by professional print
services.
• DCF Data Storage
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage protocol provides image inter-compatibility between the digital camera and printers.
• PRINT Image Matching support
Images include PRINT Image Matching data (mode setting and
other camera setup 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 intended 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 exchanged.
• 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.
• Image management and manipulation software
The QV-2400UX or the QV-2900UX comes bundled with a CDROM disc that’s packed with useful software. Photo Loader automates 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.
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Recording Features
Portrait Mode Best Shot Mode
page E-64
Landscape Mode Movie Mode
page E-65
Night Scene Mode Panorama Mode
page E-66
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page E-67
page E-73
page E-75
INTRODUCTION
Interval Mode
page E-76
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
Histogram
page E-105
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INTRODUCTION
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 camera” 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 creates the danger of serious accident.
• Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your
own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the
risk of electrical shock when exposed. Always leave maintenance and repair work up to authorized CASIO service
providers.
• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a
motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driver’s vision and create the danger of accident.
• Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject’s
eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if
it is fired too close to the eyes, especially with young children. When using the flash, the camera should be at least
one meter from 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 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 provider for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance.
• At least 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 provider.
• 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 transferring them to personal computer memory.
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