Casio QV-2800UX User Manual

LCD Digital Camera
QV-2300UX
User’s Guide
All example procedures in this User’s Guide are based on the QV-2300UX. The same procedures also apply to the QV-2800UX, unless specifically noted otherwise.
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QV-2800UX
QV-2300UX

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-2300UX QV-2800UX QV-2300UX QV-2800UX
Camera Soft case
Strap
Lens cap/cap holder
The lens cap should be affixed to the lens of the camera when you unpack it.
CD-ROM disc
Special USB cable
Memory card (8 MB
CompactFlash card )
Loaded in the camera when you purchase it.
Data Transfer Cable Basic Reference
Special video cable
Wired remote controller
(QV-2800UX only)
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Alkaline batteries
(4 AA-size batteries)
Soft case strap
(QV-2800UX only)
Bundled Software
User’s Manual
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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 Lens Precautions E-23
Monitor Screen Indicators .......................................E-24
REC mode E-24 PLAY mode E-25
Operation Indicator Lamp ....................................... E-26
REC mode E-27 PLAY mode E-27
Using the Bundled Accessories..............................E-28
Using the Lens Cap E-28 Attaching the Strap E-28 Using the Soft Case E-29
Power Requirements...............................................E-31
Loading Batteries E-31 Battery Handling Precautions E-34 Low Battery Indicator E-34 Using AC Power E-35 Turning the Camera On and Off E-36 Power Save Settings E-36
Memory Cards.........................................................E-38
Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera E-38 Removing a Memory Card from the Camera E-39 Formatting a Memory Card E-40 Memory Card Precautions E-41 IBM Microdrive Precautions E-41
Menu Screens .........................................................E-43
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Setting the Current Date and Time.........................E-44
Setting the Date and Time E-44 Selecting the Date Format E-45 Time Stamp E-46
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BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Recording a Simple Snapshot ................................E-47
About the REC Mode Monitor Screen E-49 About Auto Focus E-49 Recording Precautions E-49 Image Recording when the Battery is Low E-50
Using Zoom .............................................................E-50
Using Optical Zoom E-50 Using Digital Zoom E-51
Using the Flash .......................................................E-52
Flash Status Indicators E-53 Adjusting the Flash Intensity E-53 Precautions when Using Flash E-54
Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................E-55
Using the Auto Focus Mode E-55 Using the Macro Mode E-56 Using the Infinity Mode E-57 Using the Manual Focus Mode E-57 Using Focus Lock E-58
Specifying Image Size and Quality.........................E-59
Using the Self-timer ................................................E-60
Exposure Compensation.........................................E-61
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Shooting Portraits....................................................E-63
Shooting Landscapes .............................................E-64
Shooting Night Scenes ...........................................E-65
Instant Setup Using the Scene Mode .....................E-66
Registering Y our Own Scene Setups......................E-68
Recording a Movie ..................................................E-69
To record a movie using the normal mode E-70 To record a movie using the past mode E-70
Shooting Panoramas...............................................E-71
Shooting at Fixed Intervals .....................................E-72
Canceling an Interval Mode Timer Operation E-74
Specifying the Exposure Mode ............................... E-74
Program AE E-74 Aperture Priority AE E-75 Shutter Speed Priority AE E-76 Manual Exposure E-78 Quick Exposure Mode Selection E-79
Selecting the Metering Mode .................................. E-80
Quick Metering Mode Selection E-81
Setting the Sensitivity Level ....................................E-81
Using the Filter Function .........................................E-82
Selecting White Balance .........................................E-83
Adjusting White Balance Manually E-83 Quick White Balance Selection E-84
INTRODUCTION
Enhancing Certain Colors.......................................E-85
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off .................E-86
Specifying Outline Sharpness ................................E-87
Specifying Color Saturation ....................................E-87
Specifying Contrast .................................................E-88
Specifying Power On Default Settings....................E-88
Resetting the Camera E-89
Using the Camera’s Shortcut Features ..................E-90
Changing REC mode FUNCTION Menu Settings
Using the Shortcut Buttons E-90
To assign REC mode FUNCTION menu items
to shortcut buttons E-91
Directly Accessing the REC mode FUNCTION Menu E-93
E-94
PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation .......................................E-94
Playing a Movie .......................................................E-95
Playing a Panorama ................................................E-96
Enlarging the Playback Image ................................E-97
Displaying the 9-image View...................................E-98
Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View E-99
Using the Slide Show Feature ..............................E-100
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DELETING IMAGES
Deleting the Displayed Image ............................... E-101
Deleting Selected Images .....................................E-102
Deleting All Images in Selected Folders ............... E-103
Deleting All Unprotected Images ..........................E-104
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MANAGING IMAGES
Folders and Files...................................................E-105
Folders E-105 Files E-106
Selecting a Folder for Playback ............................E-107
Protecting Images Against Deletion ..................... E-107
Protecting Selected Images E-107 Protecting and Unprotecting All Images in Selected
Folders E-108
Protecting and Unprotecting All Images E-109
DPOF.....................................................................E-110
Making DPOF Settings for Particular Images E-110 Making DPOF Settings for Particular Folders E-111 Making DPOF Settings of All Images
on the Memory Card E-112
INTRODUCTION
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OTHER SETTINGS
Turning the Monitor Screen Indicators On and Off...
Changing the Display Language...........................E-114
Turning the Confirmation Beep On and Off..........E-115
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CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT
Connecting to a Television ....................................E-117
Selecting the Video Output Signal Mode E-118
Connecting the Wired Remote Controller
to the Camera .......................................................E-119
Connecting an External Flash Unit
(QV-2800UX Only) ................................................E-119
External Flash Unit Requirements E-119 Attaching an External Flash Unit E-120
Connecting to a Computer ....................................E-122
USB Port Connection (Windows, Macintosh) E-123 Using a Serial Port Connection E-124
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Image Data.....E-125
Memory Card Data E-126 DCF Protocol E-126 Memory Card File Structure E-127 Image Files Supported by the Camera E-128 Precautions when Using a Memory Card
on a Computer E-128
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Using the HTML Card Browser.............................E-130
Specifying the Card Browser Type E-130 Viewing Card Browser File Contents E-132 Saving Card Browser Files E-135
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REFERENCE
Camera Menus......................................................E-136
REC mode E-136 PLAY mode E-137
Scene List..............................................................E-138
Scene Mode Camera Setups................................E-140
Mode Settings .......................................................E-142
Settings in Each Mode E-142 Recording Mode + Exposure Mode Combinations E-143
Troubleshooting.....................................................E-144
Messages E-147
Specifications ........................................................E-149
INTRODUCTION

Quick Reference

Getting Ready

12
Load batteries.
12
PUSH
Set the current time and date.
(page E-31)
3 123
Insert the memory card.
(page E-38)
3
(page E-44)
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3
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.
1
Slide the POWER ON/OFF switch to the right to turn on the camera.
INTRODUCTION
Recording an Image (page E-47)
4
Press the shutter release button all the way down to record the image.
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Slide the REC/PLAY selector to “REC”.
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1
Slide the POWER ON/OFF switch to the right to turn on the camera.
INTRODUCTION
Playback (page E-94)
3
Use [+] (forward) and [–] (back) to scroll through stored images on the monitor screen.
POWER
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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-101)
3
Use [+] (forward) and [–] (back) to scroll through stored images and display the one you want to delete.
POWER
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Use [+] and [–] to move the cursor to Yes and then press the shutter release button to delete the image you selected.
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Press .
2
Slide the REC/PLAY selector to PLAY.
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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-2300UX or the QV-2800UX.
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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Features

• High-resolution 2.11-megapixel CCD
• 1.8-inch low-glare color LCD (HAST)
• 12X zoom: 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom (QV-2300UX) 32X zoom: 8X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom (QV-2800UX)
• Swivel lens mechanism Shoot from the angle you want without moving the camera body.
• External flash connectability (QV-2800UX 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.
• 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-2300UX comes bundled with a CD-ROM 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 Scene Mode
page E-63
Landscape Mode Movie Mode
page E-64
Night Scene Mode Panorama Mode
page E-65
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page E-66
page E-69
page E-71
INTRODUCTION
Interval Mode
page E-72
Four exposure modes
Program AE, aperture priority AE, shutter speed priority AE, manual exposure
pages E-74 to E-79
Three metering modes
Multi-pattern, center weighted, spot
pages E-80 to E-81
Four focus modes
Auto focus, macro, infinity, manual
pages E-55 to E-58
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Precautions

General Precautions

Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the QV-2300UX or the QV-2800UX.
All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the cam­era” refer to the CASIO QV-2300UX or QV-2800UX 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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• 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. — 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

Condensation

• When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or other­wise 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 malfunc­tion of the camera, so you should avoid exposing it to con­ditions 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 con­densation does form, remove the batteries from the cam­era and leave the battery compartment cover open for a few hours.
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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 pro­vider 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 mal­function, and normal operation should return at higher tem­peratures.
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GETTING ACQUAINTED

This section contains important information you should know when trying to operate the camera.
GETTING ACQUAINTED

General Guide

The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.

Front

MENU button
(page E-43)
[+] / [–] buttons
(page E-43)
Terminal panel cover
(page E-20)
Shutter release button
(page E-47)
Flash
(page E-52)
Exposure sensor
Lens
(page E-21)
QV-2800UX
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Back

Operation lamp
(page E-26)
External flash sync terminal
(pages E-116, 119)
Terminal cap
(page E-119)
Monitor screen
(page E-24)
QV-2800UX
POWER ON/OFF switch
(page E-36)
SHIFT
INFO
SHIFT INFO (Shift/ Information) button
(pages E-25, 90)
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Zoom slider
(page E-50)
REC/PLAY selector
(page E-47)
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MENU
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REC
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PLAY
MF
Memory card slot cover
(page E-38)
(Self-Timer/Delete)
button
(pages E-60, 101)
(Focus/
Nine Images) button
(pages E-55, 98)
(Flash/Folder) button
(pages E-52, 107)
GETTING ACQUAINTED

Terminals and Ports Bottom

VIDEO OUT terminal
(page E-116)
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USB port
(page E-116)
Open Terminal Panel Cover
ON/OFF
USB VIDEO OUT
DC IN 6V
DIGITAL terminal
(page E-116)
POWER
DIGITAL
DC IN 6V terminal
(page E-35)
Tripod screw hole
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Release button
(page E-31)
PUSH OPEN
Battery compart­ment cover
(page E-31)
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 direc­tion 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.
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AA
A
AA
BB
B
BB
A ....Image displayed
when recording
B ....Display of
recorded image
IMPORTANT!
• Do not use undue force when rotating the lens mecha­nism and never try to force it past the point where rota­tion 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-2300UX: Lens should be pointed forward. * QV-2800UX: Lens should be pointed up.
• Never set the 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.
GETTING ACQUAINTED

Installing a Conversion Lens

Optionally available conversion lenses change the focal dis­tance, which provides enhanced telephoto or wide-angle ca­pabilities. The method you should use to install a conversion lens depends on your camera model.
• QV-2300UX: You must install an optionally available lens adaptor (LU-8A) in order to use a conversion lens or a com­mercially available lens filter.
• QV-2800UX: A conversion lens or a commercially avail­able lens filter can be installed directly, without an adaptor.
• Tele Conversion Lens LU-8T: 1.5X
• Focusing distance when installed QV-2300UX: Approximately 1m to QV-2800UX: Approximately 2.5m to
Tele Conversion Lens (LU-8T)
Conversion Lens Adaptor (LU-8A)
QV-2300UX QV-2800UX
• Wide Conversion Lens LU-8W: 0.7X
• Focusing distance when installed QV-2300UX/QV-2800UX: Approximately 1cm to
Wide Conversion Lens (LU-8W)
Conversion Lens Adaptor (LU-8A)
QV-2300UX QV-2800UX
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IMPORTANT!
• Be sure to use the Conversion Lens Adaptor when­ever you install a conversion lens or filter. If you don’t, the lens will come into contact with the conversion lens or filter when it extends from the camera, result­ing in malfunction. (QV-2300UX only)
• Flash is disabled while a conversion lens is being used.
• Setting the camera to wide-angle zoom while the Tele Conversion Lens causes shadows around the periph­ery of the image. This is because the frame of the at­tached filter or lens blocks some of the light coming into the lens. Because of this, you should always use telephoto zoom whenever you are using the Tele Con­version Lens.
• The effects of hand shake 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 Conver­sion Lens.
• Note that optical zoom is restricted a shown below in the Macro Mode .
* QV-2300UX: 1X fixed (QV-2300UX) * QV-2800UX: 1X to 1.6X (QV-2800UX)
• Use of the flash while a commercially available lens hood is installed may not produce desired results.
Filters
• 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.

Lens Precautions

• Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can inter­fere 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 this camera 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 contact with a tabletop, etc. Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning on the camera.
• Never remove the camera’s batteries or unplug its AC adaptor while the lens is extended. Doing so leaves the lens extended, and creates the risk of lens damage.
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Monitor Screen Indicators

The following describes the different indicators and markings that appear on the camera’s monitor screen.

REC mode

Flash Mode indicator
None Auto
Flash Off Flash On Red-eye reduction
• Flash indicator indicates that the flash will fire (when auto flash is selected).
Aperture value Shutter speed value
• An out of range aperture or shutter speed causes the corresponding monitor screen value to turn yellow.
Focus Mode indicator
None Auto Focus
Macro Infinity Manual Focus
Spot metering indicator
Camera shake indicator
Battery capacity
Auto Focus frame
• Focusing complete: Green
• Focusing failed: Red
No memory card loaded warning
Self-timer
10 SEC, 2 SEC
Recording Mode indicator
Zoom factor
Memory capacity (Remaining number of storable images)
Image size
1600 x 1200 pixels 800 x 600 pixels
Quality
FINE, NORMAL, ECONOMY
Image information
Movie Recording: recording time
...........seconds
Panorama: number of images
...........P1 to P10
Date and time
This information appears for one or two seconds, and then disappears.
EV value
The recording mode, memory capacity, image size, quality, and battery capacity indicators do not appear on the REC mode monitor screen when the “Indicators” option is turned off (page E-113).
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Screen when SHIFT INFO is pressed
SHIFT INFO button
Metering Mode indicator
(multi) (center) (spot)
White balance
Exposure Mode indicator
(program AE) (aperture priority AE) (shutter speed priority AE) (manual)
SHIFT
INFO
MF
(Auto) (Daylight) (Shade) (Tungsten) (Fluorescent) (Manual)

PLAY mode

Folder name
Image protection indicator
File number
Battery capacity
The above indicators do not appear on the PLAY mode monitor screen when the “Indicators” option is turned off (page E-113).
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Image size
Quality
GETTING ACQUAINTED
Screen when SHIFT INFO is pressed
Flash Mode indicatorWhite balance
Folder name File number
Metering Mode indicator
Exposure Mode indicator
Recording Mode indicator
IMPORTANT!
• The above indicators may not appear when viewing images recorded using a different digital camera model.
Aperture value
Shutter speed value

Operation Indicator Lamp

The Operation lamp shows the operational status of the camera as described below.
SHIFT
INFO
MF
Operation lamp
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REC mode

Lamp Color
Green
Amber
Red
• The camera is ready to record when the lamp is off.
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 operation in progress
Self-timer countdown in progress
Low battery Format operation in
progress Please Wait
(after power off) Flash is charging. Memory card error Memory card is not
formatted Cannot charge the flash

PLAY mode

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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

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
Small loop
Ring
Cap holder
Attach the lens cap holder to the ring. This protects against accidental loss of the lens cap.
QV-2300UX 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 us­ing the camera to protect against accidentally drop­ping 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.
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Using the Soft Case

Keep the camera in its soft case to protect it when not in use.
QV-2300UX
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.
Flap
Monitor screen facing down
IMPORTANT!
• Never put any other objects besides the camera into the soft case.
QV-2800UX
Attach the neck strap to the ring on the soft case as shown in the illustration.
Soft case
Ring
Soft case strap
Use the buckle on the soft case strap to adjust the length of the soft case strap.
Buckle
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A pocket is provided
Flap
inside the case for memory card storage. To insert a memory card, open the flap of the pocket and slide the card into it.
When inserting the camera into the soft case, make sure the lens is facing upwards and the monitor screen is facing in the direction shown in the illustration.
IMPORTANT!
• Never put any other objects besides the camera into the soft case.
• The strap that comes with the camera is intended for use with the soft case only. Never use it for any other purpose.
• Never swing the camera around by the soft case strap.
• Handing the camera from your neck by the soft case strap creates the risk of damage to the camera by striking surrounding objects, and the risk of personal injury due to the camera being caught in a door, etc.
• Keep the soft case out of the reach of small children. The soft case strap can become wound around the next and create the risk of personal injury.
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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 cam­era. The other items listed below are available separately.
Batteries
• Four AA-size alkaline batteries: LR6
• Four AA-size lithium batteries: FR6
• Four AA-size nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries: NP-H3
Household Current
• AC Adaptor: AD-C620
• AC Adaptor/Charger: BC-3HA
1.
While holding down the re­lease button on the battery compartment cover (on the bottom of the camera), slide the cover in the direc­tion 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.
PUSH

Loading Batteries

Make sure that camera power is turned off whenever loading or replacing batteries.
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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. Use only the battery types specifically mentioned in this User’s Guide.
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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 bat­tery life.
Type of Operation
Continuous Playback
Continuous Recording
AA-size Alkaline Batteries LR6
170 minutes
80 minutes (480 shots)
AA-size Lithium Batteries FR6
300 minutes 200 minutes
(1200 shots)
AA-size Ni-MH
Batteries NP-H3
180 minutes 120 minutes
(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 fol­lowing 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 button to turn off the flash when you are not using it.
• You can also use the power save settings (page E-36) 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 con­ditions. As a rule, we recommend the use of lithium batteries or Ni-MH batteries, which have longer lives than alkaline bat­teries.
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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°C
• 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°C
• 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)
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 recharge­able 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.
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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 bat­teries with new ones. Doing so can result in bursting or leaking of batteries, creating the
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 batter­ies 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.
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 of batteries, creating the danger of personal injury or soiling of objects nearby.
• 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 bat­tery power is used. Replace all four batteries as soon as pos­sible after they go dead. If you continue to use the camera while the battery level is or , camera power will auto­matically turn off.
Battery Capacity
Monitor Screen
High Low
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Using AC Power

Use the adaptor as shown below to power the camera from a household power outlet.
DC IN 6V (AC power terminal)
AC Adaptor
• 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 hy­dride batteries. This AC adaptor/charger unit can be used with any household power outlet rated for 100V to 240V AC.
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CAUTION
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 elec­trical shock. Use only the optional AC adaptor specified for this camera.
• Do not allow the AC adaptor power cord to be­come cut or damaged, do not place heavy ob­jects on it, and keep it away from heat. A dam­aged power cord creates the risk of fire and electrical shock.
• Never try to modify the AC adaptor power cord, or subject it to severe bending, twisting, or pull­ing. Doing so creates the risk of fire and elec­trical 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 out­lets. 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 ser­vice provider. A damaged AC adaptor cord creates the danger of fire or electrical shock.
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• Be sure to turn off power before connecting or disconnect­ing the adaptor.
• Always turn camera power off before disconnecting the AC adaptor, even if the camera has batteries installed. If you don’t, the camera will turn off automatically when you dis­connect the AC adaptor. You also run the risk of damaging the camera whenever you disconnect the AC adaptor with­out first turning power off.
• The AC adaptor may become warm to the touch after ex­tended 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 it is connected to a computer.

Turning the Camera On and Off

Sliding the POWER ON/OFF switch to the right toggles camera power on and off.
POWER
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 triggered, or you can turn off this setting entirely.
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To power save settings
1.
Turn on the camera and slide the REC/PLAY selector to “REC”.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Use [+] (down) and [–] (up) to select “FUNC­TION”, and then press the shutter release but­ton.
4.
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”.
5.
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 adaptor is connected to the camera
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Memory Cards

This camera uses a memory card (CompactFlash <CF TYPE I/II> card or microdrive) for image storage.
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
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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 with arrow
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Removing a Memory Card from the Camera

1.
Open the memory card slot cover.
2.
Press the eject button so it extends from the camera.
Eject button
3.
Press the eject button once again to eject the card.
4.
Remove the memory card.
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 malfunc­tion.
• 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 im­age data on the card.
• Never remove the memory card from the camera while the operation lamp or card access lamp is flash­ing. Doing so can cause loss of recorded images or corruption of memory card data.
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Formatting a Memory Card

You can format a memory card to delete all of the data stored on it.
IMPORTANT!
• Formatting a memory card deletes all images on the card, even if some or all of the images are protected (page E-107).
• Data deleted by a memory card format operation can­not be recovered! Be sure to carefully check and con­firm that you no longer need the data stored in a memory card before formatting it.
1.
Turn on the camera, and then use the REC/ PLAY selector to select either “REC” or “PLAY”.
2.
Select “Format” using one of the following two key operations, and then press the shutter re­lease button.
If you are here
REC mode
PLAY mode
Select this on the menu screen “FUNCTION” “SET UP” “Format” “SET UP”
“Format”
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• 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 for­mat or “No” to exit, and then press the shutter release button.
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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 guaran­teed.
• Static electricity, electrical noise, and other electrical phe­nomena can cause corruption or even total loss of the data stored on a memory card. Because of this, you should al­ways 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 record­ing images where you do not have access to a computer, it is a good idea to take along an extra 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 cam­era 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 mal­function.
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• Never turn off camera power or subject the camera to im­pact while the card access 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 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 recom­mend that you use rechargeable nickel metal hydride bat­teries 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 CompactFlash card.
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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 opera­tion 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”.
• To perform a menu operation in the PLAY mode, slide the REC/PLAY selector to “PLAY”.
3.
Press MENU.
4.
Use [+] and [–] to select the item you want, and then press the shutter release button.
• Make setting in accordance with the guidance mes­sages that appear on the monitor screen.
[+] [–]: Item selection, page scrolling Shutter release button: Applies displayed setting MENU: Returns to previous screen
Example Displays
REC mode, page 1
Items
On-screen guidance
REC mode FUNCTION menu, page 2
Items
On-screen guidance
• Pressing the button is sometimes required to exit certain setting screens.
• See the “Camera Menus” on page E-136 for more informa­tion about menu contents.
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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” 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 set­tings.
• If you do not set the camera’s built-in clock to the cur­rent date and time, all images are recorded with the default date and time, which probably is not your cor­rect 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
REC mode
PLAY mode
• Use [+] and [–] to select each menu item, and press the shutter release button to advance to the next menu.
“FUNCTION” “SET UP” “Date/Time” “SET UP” “Date/Time”
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Select this on the menu screen
4.
Select and change the digits on the screen to set the current date and time.
Green marker
Shutter release button: Moves the green marker. [+] / [–]: Increases and decreases the currently selected
digit.
5.
Press to apply your settings.
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Selecting the 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”.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “Date Style” using one of the following two key operations, and then press the shutter release button.
If you are here
PLAY mode
• Use [+] and [–] to select each menu item, and press the shutter release button to advance to the next menu.
REC mode
Select this on the menu screen “FUNCTION” “SET UP” “Date Style” “SET UP” “Date Style”
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4.
Use [+] and [–] to select the setting you want to use, and then press the shutter release button to apply it.
Example: October 18, 2000
Year/Month/Day: 00/10/18 Day/Month/Year: 18/10/00 Month/Day/Year: 10/18/00

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.
1.
Turn on the camera and then slide the REC/ PLAY 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, 2000 Time: 1:25pm
Off : No time stamping 2000/10/18 : Year/Month/Day 18 1:25pm : Day Hour:Minutes 2000/10/18 1:25pm : Year/Month/Day Hour:Minutes
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BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image.

Recording a Simple Snapshot

The camera’s Program AE Mode (P Mode) is for simple snapshots. In this mode, the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for you in accordance with sub­ject brightness.
1.
Before turning on the camera, remove its lens cap.
2.
Slide the POWER ON/ OFF switch to the right to turn on the camera.
3.
Slide the REC/PLAY selector to “REC”.
REC :REC mode for
recording images
PLAY :PLAY mode for
playing back images
POWER
POWER ON/OFF
ON/OFF
REC
PLAY
REC/PLAY
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4.
Compose the image on the monitor screen so the point on which you want to focus is inside the Focus frame.
Focus frame
5.
Press the shutter release button about half way and hold it there to perform auto focus.
Shutter release button
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• You can find out the status of the Auto Focus operation by checking the color of the focus frame and the status of the operation lamp.
If you see this
Green focus frame and green operation lamp
Red focus frame and red operation lamp
• Take care that you do not block the lens or the sensors with your fingers as you hold the camera.
6.
After confirming that the image is in focus, press the shutter release button all the way down to record the image.
SHIFT
INFO
Operation lamp
It means this
The image is in focus.
The image is not in focus.
MF
• Recorded images are temporarily stored in a buffer, from which they are stored to the memory card in­stalled in the camera. You can continue to store im­ages as long as there is space available in the buffer.
• The number of images you can store in the camera depends on the storage medium and the image quality setting (page E-59) you are using.
• To avoid hand movement, press the shutter release button gently.
• Use of a tripod is recommended for slow shutter speeds and telephoto shots to avoid blurring of the image due to camera movement.
Camera Shake Indicator
The (camera shake indicator) appears on the monitor screen when the zoom slider is set to T (telephoto) or when a slow shutter speed is being used.
• If the camera shake indicator appears, use a tripod and the wired remote controller to avoid camera movement.
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About the REC Mode Monitor Screen

• The image shown on the monitor screen in the REC mode is a simplified image for composing purposes. The actual image is recorded in accordance with the image quality setting currently selected on your camera. The image re­corded on the memory card has much better resolution and detail than the REC mode monitor screen image.
• Certain levels of subject brightness can cause the re­sponse of the REC mode monitor screen to slow down, which causes some static noise in the monitor screen im­age.

About Auto Focus

Auto Focus tends not to work well with the following types of subjects. If you experience problems with obtaining good results with Auto Focus, try using manual focus (page E-57).
• Solid color walls or objects with little contrast
• Strongly backlit objects
• Polished metal or other brightly reflective objects
• Venetian blinds or other horizontally repeating patterns
• Multiple images that are varying distances from the camera
• Subjects in poorly lit areas Auto Focus also may not work properly when the camera is unsteady or shaking.
Fixed Focusing Distances
• The following are the fixed focusing distances when Auto Focus is unable to focus properly.
Well-lit Location:1.5 meters minimum With Flash :Approximately 2 meters
• Depending on actual conditions, a green operation indica­tor and focus frame do not necessarily guarantee that the image is in focus.

Recording Precautions

• Never open the battery compartment cover, disconnect the AC adaptor from the camera, or unplug the adaptor from the wall socket while the operation lamp and the card ac­cess lamp are flashing green. Doing so will not only make storage of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt other image data already stored on the camera’s memory card.
• Never remove batteries, unplug the AC adapter, or remove the memory card while the camera is saving images.
• Fluorescent lighting actually flickers at a frequency that cannot be detected by the human eye. When using the camera indoors under such lighting, you may experience some brightness or color problems with recorded images.
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Image Recording when the Battery is Low

To protect against unexpected loss of image data, images are recorded one-by-one whenever the battery level is indi­cated as or lower. The message “Press to cancel save.” appears on the monitor screen during the save opera­tion under this condition. As long as you do not press , the save operation continues and takes a few seconds to complete. Be sure to replace all four batteries as soon as possible after this message starts to appear. Pressing while the “Press to cancel save.” is on the monitor screen cancels the image save operation.
• If you have a microdrive loaded in the camera, the above message appears whenever the battery level is indicated as or lower.
• The message “Press to cancel save.” also appears momentarily during save operations in the Panorama Mode and Movie Mode. In this case, this message does not indicate that battery power is low.

Using Zoom

Your camera is equipped with both optical zoom and digital zoom capabilities.

Using Optical Zoom

Optical zoom enlarges the image by changing the focal dis­tance of the lens. The optical zoom range depends on your camera model.
• QV-2300UX: 1X to 3X
• QV-2800UX: 1X to 8X
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Move the zoom slider to­wards T (telephoto) to zoom in on the subject, or W (wide­angle) to zoom out.
T (TELE): Telephoto W (WIDE): Wide-angle
W (WIDE) T (TELE)
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Zoom slider
WT
REC
PLAY
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NOTES
• Changing the optical zoom factor also affects the lens aperture value.
• The lens aperture value indicated on the camera is the aperture when optical zoom is 1X. Using a higher opti­cal zoom setting results in a higher aperture value (smaller aperture).
• Use of a tripod is recommended for telephoto shots to avoid blurring of the image due to camera movement.

Using Digital Zoom

With digital zoom, you can enlarge the image on the monitor screen by zoom factors of 2X or 4X before storing it.
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Digital Zoom”, and then press the shutter release button.
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4.
Select the setting you want, and then press the shutter release button to apply it.
To do this Turn off digital zoom Toggle between 2X and 4X digital zoom
whenever the zoom slider is slid to the maximum T (telephoto) setting.
Always use 2X digital zoom Always use 4X digital zoom
• A frame appears on the monitor screen whenever 4X digital zoom is in use. Only the area of the image within the frame is recorded, with the resulting image measuring 800 x 600 pixels.
• 4X digital zoom is not available in the Movie Mode and Panorama Mode.
• 2X and 4X digital zoom are disabled while the compo­sition outline is displayed in the Scene Mode.
Select this
Off
Auto
X2 X4
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Using the Flash

The following describes various flash settings you can make to suit the type of image you are trying to record.
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Press to cycle through the available flash modes until the indicator for the one you want is on the monitor screen.
Flash mode
SHIFT
INFO
MF
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• Each press of cycles through the available flash modes described below.
To do this
Have the flash fire automatically when required (Auto Flash)
Turn off the flash (Flash Off) Always fire the flash (Flash On) Fire a pre-flash followed by image
recording with flash, reducing the chance of red-eye in the image (Red­eye Reduction)
Select this setting
No display
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Flash Status Indicators

You can check the current flash unit status by checking the monitor screen indicator and operation lamp while the shut­ter release button is pressed about half way down.
SHIFT
INFO
Operation lamp
Operation lamp
If the operation lamp is doing this
Flashing amber Flashing red
Monitor screen
When you have Auto Flash or Red-Eye Reduction selected as the flash mode, the indicator appears on the display when you press the shutter release button about half way down to indicate that available light is insufficient and the flash will be fired.
MF
It means this Flash unit is charging Flash unit cannot be
charged for some reason

Adjusting the Flash Intensity

Use the following procedure to adjust the intensity of the flash when it fires.
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Flash Intensity”, and then press the shutter release button.
4.
Select the setting you want, and then press the shutter release button to apply it.
To do this Fire the flash with strong intensity Fire the flash with normal intensity Fire the flash with weak intensity
Select this setting
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Strong
Normal
Weak
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Precautions when Using Flash

• Make sure that you do not touch or block the flash or the exposure sensor with your fingers. Doing so can soil these components and interfere with correct flash operation.
QV-2300UX
Flash
Exposure sensor
• The effective range for the built-in flash depends on your camera model.
* QV-2300UX: Approximately 0.5m to 2m (at full aperture) * QV-2800UX: Approximately 0.5 to 2.5m (at full aperture)
Note that you may not be able to obtaine the desired flash result outside the ranges noted above.
• Depending on operating conditions (type of batteries being used, temperature, etc. ), it may take up to 10 seconds for the flash unit to charge.
• The flash is disabled during movie recording, which is indi­cated by the (Flash Off) icon on the monitor screen.
QV-2800UX
Flash
Exposure sensor
• The flash unit does not charge when battery power is too low to charge the flash. The (Flash Off) indicator ap­pears to warn you that the flash will not fire correctly, which may affect exposure of the image. Replace batteries as soon as possible when this happens.
• Red-eye reduction may not work well when the camera is not pointed directly at the subject or when the subject is far from the camera.
• In the Red-eye Reduction Mode , the flash is fired auto­matically in accordance with exposure. Because of this, the flash does not fire if the subject is well-lit.
• White balance is fixed while the flash is being used, so sun­light, fluorescent lighting, or other sources of illumination in the immediate area may affect the coloring of the recorded image.
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Selecting the Focus Mode

You can use the following procedure to select from among four different focus modes: Auto Focus, Macro, Infinity, and Manual Focus.
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Press to cycle through the available focus mode settings.
Focus Mode
Each press of cycles through the focus modes in the following sequence.
Auto Focus (no indicator) Macro ( ) Infinity ( ) Manual Focus ( )
SHIFT
INFO
MF

Using the Auto Focus Mode

As its name suggests, the Auto Focus Mode adjusts focus automatically whenever you press the shutter release button about half way down. The following shows the relationship between optical zoom factor and the focusing distance for Auto Focus.
Optical Zoom Factor
QV-2300UX
QV-2800UX
1.
Press to cycle through the focus
1X 3X 1X 8X
Focusing Distance
mode settings until there is no focus mode in­dicator on the display. This indicates the Auto Focus Mode.
2.
Compose the image to the object you want within the focus frame, and then press and hold the shutter release button about half way down.
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1m to
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Using the Macro Mode

The Macro Mode automatically sets the focus for close-up shooting. Focus adjustment starts automatically whenever
Focus frame
you press the shutter release button about half way down. The following shows the relationship between optical zoom factor and the focusing distance for the Macro Mode.
• You can find out the status of the Auto Focus opera­tion by checking the color of the focus frame and the status of the operation lamp.
If you see this
Green focus frame and green operation lamp
Red focus frame and red operation lamp
3.
Press the shutter release button the rest of the
It means this
The image is in focus.
Auto Focus is not possible for some reason.
way down to record the image.
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Optical Zoom Factor QV-2300UX QV-2800UX
1.
Press to cycle through the focus
1X
1 to 1.6X
Focusing Distance
1cm to 50cm 1cm to 50cm
mode settings until the indicator appears on the display. This indicates the Macro Mode.
2.
Compose the image and record it.
• See “Using the Auto Focus Mode” on page E-55 for information about how the camera focuses an image automatically.
• You can check the current status by looking at the op­eration lamp and focus frame. See “Using the Auto Focus Mode” on page E-55 for more information.
IMPORTANT!
• The focusing range is the distance from the lens sur­face to the subject.
• Optical zoom is disabled in the Macro Mode.
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Using the Infinity Mode

The Infinity Mode sets the focus near infinity. It is a good choice for scenery and other far-off subjects. Focus adjust­ment starts automatically whenever you press the shutter release button about half way down.
1.
Press to cycle through the focus mode settings until the indicator appears on the display. This indicates the Infinity Mode.
2.
Compose the image and record it.
• See “Using the Auto Focus Mode” on page E-55 for information about how the camera focuses an image automatically.
• You can check the current status by looking at the op­eration lamp and focus frame. See “Using the Auto Focus Mode” on page E-55 for more information.

Using the Manual Focus Mode

With Manual Focus, you make the required focus settings by hand. The following shows the relationship between optical zoom factor and the focusing distance for the Manual Focus Mode.
Optical Zoom Factor
QV-2300UX
QV-2800UX
1.
Press to cycle through the focus
1X 3X 1X 8X
Focusing Distance
mode settings until the indicator appears flashing on the display. This indicates the Manual Focus Mode.
2.
While the indicator is flashing, use [+] and [–] to focus the image.
• If you do not perform any focus operation for about two seconds, the indicator stops flashing.
• You can press while the indicator is on the monitor screen to change to another focus mode, if you want.
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1cm to
50cm to
1cm to
1m to
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3.
Press the shutter release button to stop the indicator flashing and fix the image focus at its current level.
• After stops flashing, you can use [+] and [–] to ad­just exposure compensation (EV).
• If stops flashing before you have a chance to fo­cus, press to make it flash again.
4.
Press the shutter release button to record the image.
• The focus frame does not appear when you press the shutter release button half way down while in the Manual Focus Mode.

Using Focus Lock

Normally, Auto Focus automatically focuses on the object that is inside the focus frame. Focus lock is a technique you can use in the Auto Focus, Macro( ), and Infinity ( ) modes that lets you lock the focus on a subject and then move the camera so the focus frame is pointed at another subject when you record. This keeps the original subject in focus, even though a different object is within the focus frame.
1.
Align the focus frame with the subject you want to lock on and press the shutter release button half way down.
• The focus frame turns green when the image is in fo­cus.
Focus frame
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2.
While keeping the shutter release button de­pressed half way, move the camera and com­pose the image as you want.
3.
Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to record the image.

Specifying Image Size and Quality

You can specify the image size and image quality to suit the type of image you are recording.
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Size/Quality”, and then press the shutter release button.
4.
Select the size and quality setting you want, and then press the shutter release button.
NOTE
• Locking the focus also locks the exposure setting.
Size/Quality Setting and Image Capacity
Image
(pixels)
size
1600
1200
800
600
x
x
Quality
FINE
NORMAL
ECONOMY
FINE
NORMAL
ECONOMY
File size
850KB 600KB 350KB 200KB 150KB 120KB
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memory card
8 11 19 33 43 53
Number of images
64MB
memory card
71
99 167 282 365 443
340MB
Microdrive
401 562
943 1587 2054 2494
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IMPORTANT!
• The values in the table below are all approximate, and are affected by the types of images you record and other factors.
• To determine the number of images that can be stored on a memory card of a different capacity, multiply the capacities in the table below, by the appropriate value.
• Note that the maximum number of images that can be stored in a single folder is 250. Because of this, even if you are using a card that allows storage of more than 250 images, the camera’s monitor screen will show its capacity for up to 250 images only.
• The number of images that can be recorded may differ from the values shown above when you use Card Browser (page E-130).

Using the Self-timer

You can set the self-timer to either one of two starting times.
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Press the button to select the self-timer time you want.
Self timer
Time
Self-timer Time Settings:
Each press of cycles through the available self­timer settings described below.
SHIFT
INFO
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To do this Turn the self-timer off Record 10 seconds after the
shutter release button is pressed Record two seconds after the
shutter release button is pressed
3.
Press the shutter release button to start the
Select this setting
No display
10SEC
2SEC
self-timer countdown.
• The seconds are counted down on the monitor screen.
• To stop a countdown part way through, press the shut­ter release button.
NOTE
• You can rotate the lens mechanism so the lens points in the same direction as the camera’s monitor screen. This makes it possible for you to watch the self-timer countdown on the monitor screen.

Exposure Compensation

Whenever program AE, shutter speed priority AE, or aper­ture priority AE is selected as the exposure mode, you can adjust the exposure compensation value (EV value) within the range shown below in order to compensate for current lighting conditions. This setting can be used to obtain better results when shooting with backlighting, indirect indoor light­ing, a dark background, etc.
EV Value Range: –2EV to +2EV Steps: 1/3EV
1.
Select program AE, shutter speed priority AE, or aperture priority AE as the exposure mode. See page E-74.
2.
Use [+] and [–] to change the exposure com­pensation value (EV shift).
• The current EV value is shown on the monitor screen.
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3.
EV value
After the EV value is the way you want, press the shutter release button to record the image.
[+]:Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best
for light colored subjects and backlit subjects.
[–]:Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best
for dark color subjects and for shooting outdoors on a clear day.
IMPORTANT!
• When shooting under very dark or very bright condi­tions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory re­sults even after performing exposure compensation.
• An EV value setting you make remains in effect until you change it. To reset the EV value to zero, use [+] and [–] to return the display value to zero, which is indicated when is not on the monitor screen. Note that turning off the camera also resets the EV value to zero.
• In the Panorama Mode, the exposure compensation setting you make for the first image of the panorama is fixed for all the other images.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
This section describes more advanced recording operations that are also provided by this camera.

Shooting Portraits

The Portrait Mode blurs the background slightly, which makes the foreground subject stand out better.
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “PORTRAIT” (Portrait Mode), and then press the shutter release button.
4.
Press the shutter release button to record the image.
NOTE
• You can blur the background even more by using the zoom slider adjust to maximum telephoto.
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Shooting Landscapes

The Landscape Mode brings everything from distant scenery to close foreground objects into focus.
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “LANDSCAPE” (Landscape Mode), and then press the shutter release button.
4.
Press the shutter release button to record the image.
NOTES
• You can add more depth from the foreground to back­ground, and also create a greater feeling of horizontal expanse by using the zoom slider to adjust to maxi­mum wide-angle.
• Using the Landscape Mode indoors, in a shaded loca­tion, or in any other areas where lighting is dim can result in distant objects being out of focus.
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Shooting Night Scenes

The Night Scene Mode uses longer exposure to produce beautiful night scene images.
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “NIGHT SCENE” (Night Scene Mode), and then press the shutter release button.
4.
Press the shutter release button to record the image.
NOTE
• You can use the Night Scene Mode in combination with flash for slow sync shooting of people against a twilight or night scene background.
IMPORTANT!
• The shutter speed is quite slow in the Night Scene Mode, so be sure to use a tripod to hold the camera steady.
• Auto Focus is difficult in the dark. If you experience problems, use manual focusing (page E-57). There may be some blurring of the image in cases where the subject is moving quickly.
• Slow shutter speed also causes slow monitor screen refresh. Because of this, the image recorded may be slightly different from the image that was on the moni­tor screen when you pressed the shutter release but­ton.
• The contrast of Night Scene Mode images is not af­fected by changes made in contrast settings (page E-
88).
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Instant Setup Using the Scene Mode

The Scene Mode comes with a library of 28 different images. Simply select the image whose effects are the one you want, and the settings of the camera automatically change to the same setup that was used to record the selected image.
Instant Setup Using the Scene Mode
Sunset
See the “Scene List” on page E-138 for a full list of available scenes.
Dancing Lights
Composition Outline
With certain Scene Mode im­ages, a composition outline appears on the monitor screen to aid you when composing your image. The Auto Focus Frame is also adjusted on the monitor screen, so it is in the appropriate location to suit the composition outline.
• This camera does not support Camera Orientation Detec­tion, which stores camera orientation information along with image data so images are oriented automatically when displayed using Photo Loader. Images recorded with the camera oriented sideways are displayed sideways by Photo Loader. Use commercially available image editing software to change the orientation of images on your com­puter screen.
Auto Focus Frame
Example: Face and Chest
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Composition Outline
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “SCENE” (Scene Mode), and then press the shutter release button.
4.
Select the scene you want, and then press the shutter release button.
• You can register your own scenes and settings for scene numbers 29 to 31. See “Registering Your Own Scene Setups”.
5.
Press the shutter release button to record the image.
NOTES
• Scene Mode images are not images recorded using this camera. They are intended for reference pur­poses only.
• The actual conditions that are present when you record your image may make it impossible to correctly obtain all of the effects of the Scene Mode image you select.
• After selecting an image in the Scene Mode, you can adjust camera settings manually as you normally do.
• The first scene that appears is the one that was se­lected when you last exited the Scene Mode. Note, however, that scene number 01 appears first following a camera reset (page E-89).
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Registering Your Own Scene Setups

You can register the settings of any image recorded with a CASIO QV-2300UX camera as a “user setup” for the Scene Mode (page E-66). After you register a user setup, you can recall it just as you do with other scenes in the Scene Mode.
User Setup Parameters
Focus mode, aperture (A and M only), shutter speed (S and M only), exposure compensation, sensitivity, filter set­ting, exposure mode, metering mode, white balance, en­hancement, flash intensity, sharpness, saturation, con­trast, flash mode
Supported Camera Models
• QV-2300UX user setups can be registered using images recorded with a QV-2300UX only.
• QV-2800UX user setups can be registered using images recorded with a QV-2800UX only.
Number of User Setups
You can register up to three user setups.
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “SCENE” (Scene Mode), and then press the shutter release button.
4.
Select the scene number where you want to store the setup and then press .
• Scene numbers 29 to 31 can be used to store user setups.
5.
Select the scene you want to import, and then press the shutter release button.
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6.
The camera returns to the REC mode after reg­istration is complete. Now you can use the pro­cedure under “Instant Setup Using the Scene Mode” on page E-66 to select a scene and record an image.
NOTES
• The first scene that appears is the one that was se­lected when you last exited the Scene Mode. Note, however, that scene number 01 appears first following a camera reset (page E-89).
• Once you register a user setup, it cannot be deleted. You can, however, overwrite a user setup with another user setup.
• After you select a Scene Mode image, you can see the camera setup by displaying the various menus you normally use when setting up the camera manually.

Recording a Movie

You can record movies that are approximately 16 seconds long. There are two movie recording modes: past and nor­mal. The past mode lets you capture images of events that occurred before you pressed the shutter release button while the normal mode records what happens after you press the shutter release button.
File Format: AVI
AVI format is the Motion JPEG format standard advocated by the Open DML Consortium.
Size: 320 x 240 pixels
Movie Memory Requirements
Approximately 300KB/second
Maximum Movie Length
16 seconds
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To record a movie using the normal mode

1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “MOVIE” (Movie Mode), and then press the shutter release button.
4.
Point the camera at the subject, and then press the shutter release button about half way down.
• Auto Focus continues to adjust the focus as the sub­ject moves.
5.
Press the shutter release button all the way down to start recording.
• Recording continues for 16 seconds.
• To record a movie that is shorter than 16 seconds, press the shutter release button again when you want to stop recording.
3.
Select “MOVIE (PAST)” (Movie Past Mode), and then press the shutter release button.
4.
When you are ready to record, press the shut­ter release button all the way down.
• Auto Focus continues to adjust the focus as the sub­ject moves.
5.
Follow the subject with the camera, and press the shutter release button all the way down when you want to record.
• Pressing the shutter release button the second time records everything that went on in front of the lens during the 16-second period before you pressed the shutter release button the first time in step 4.
• Pressing the shutter button before 16 seconds have passed after you pressed the shutter release button the first time in step 4 records everything that went on in front of the lens during the period from when you pressed the shutter release button the first time, up to the point when you pressed it the second time.

To record a movie using the past mode

1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Press MENU.
IMPORTANT!
• Flash is disabled during movie recording.
• To view an AVI file on your computer, install QuickTime from the CD-ROM disc that comes bundled with the camera.
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Shooting Panoramas

The Panorama Mode lets you digitally stitch together mul­tiple images to create a sweeping panorama.
4.
Press the shutter release button to record the first image.
• The right edge of the first image remains on the left side of the monitor screen to help you compose the second image of the panorama.
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “PANORAMA” (Panorama Mode), and then press the shutter release button.
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Right edge of previous image
5.
Shoot the other images that will make up the panorama, each time using the right edge of the previous image to compose the next image correctly.
6.
After recording the images you want, press MENU.
• You can group up to 10 images into a panorama.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
NOTE
• The camera uses the same exposure and white bal­ance settings in effect when the first image of the pan­orama is recorded for recording all of the other images of the panorama.

Shooting at Fixed Intervals

The Interval Mode lets you specify the number of images you want to shoot, the interval between shots, and the time to start shooting. It provides you with the following three types of interval shooting.
• Interval Shooting: Multiple shots at fixed intervals starting from now
• Timer Shooting: Single shot at a specific time
• Interval + Timer Shooting: Multiple shots at fixed intervals starting at a specific time
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “INTERVAL” (Interval Mode), and then press the shutter release button.
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4.
Specify a value for “Shots” and then press the shutter release button.
• You can skip this step if you want to shoot only a single image.
• Select “MAX shots” when you want the camera to keep recording images until its memory card becomes full.
5.
Specify the “Interval” in minutes, and then press the shutter release button.
• You can specify an interval value within the range of 1 minute to 60 minutes, in one-minute steps.
6.
Specify the “Hour” part of the “Start Time” set­ting, and then press the shutter release button.
• The “Start Time” specifies the time when shooting be­gins.
• You can specify a time that is within 24 hours of your current time (as kept by the camera’s built-in clock).
• If you want the image shooting to begin immediately when you press the shutter release button, select “Now” and continue from step 8.
7.
Specify the “Minutes” part of the “Start Time” setting, and then press the shutter release but­ton.
8.
Make exposure mode, metering mode, white balance, and other image settings you want.
9.
Compose the image so the subject is in the fo­cus frame, and press the shutter release but­ton all the way down.
• When the time you set in steps 6 and 7 is reached, the operation lamp lights and shooting begins.
• If you selected “Now” in step 6, shooting starts as soon as you press the shutter release button in step 9.
IMPORTANT!
• The “BULB” shutter speed setting is automatically dis­abled in the Interval Mode. If “BULB” is selected, en­tering the Interval Mode automatically switches over to a shutter speed setting of 1 second.
• When the shutter speed is set to 20 seconds or longer, the camera may not be able to record at 1-minute in­tervals in the Interval Mode.
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Canceling an Interval Mode Timer Opera­tion
Sliding the POWER ON/OFF switch to the right to turn on the camera while an Interval Mode timer operation is being per­formed cancels the operation, which is indicated by the mes­sage “Interval operation cancelled” on the monitor screen.

Specifying the Exposure Mode

You can select from among the four exposure modes listed below. You can change the shutter mode setting while in any of the record modes.
P Mode : Program AE A Mode : Aperture priority AE S Mode : Shutter speed priority AE M Mode: Manual

Program AE

In the P Mode (program AE), shutter speed and aperture settings are made automatically in accordance with the brightness of the subject.
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Exposure Mode”, and then press the shutter release button.
4.
Select “P” (Program), and then press the shut­ter release button.
5.
Press the shutter release button to record the image.
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Aperture Priority AE

The A Mode (aperture priority AE) is the opposite of the S Mode. It lets you specify an aperture setting and automati­cally adjusts shutter speed accordingly. A larger aperture decreases depth of field, which is the zone of sharp focus in a scene. Conversely, a smaller aperture increases depth of field.
Large Aperture Small Aperture
• Note that a smaller number indicates a larger aperture, and a larger number indicates a smaller aperture.
Aperture Settings
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Exposure Mode”, and then press the shutter release button.
4.
Select “A” (Aperture priority), and then press the shutter release button.
5.
While holding down SHIFT INFO, use [+] and [–] to select the aperture value you want.
Aperture
Aperture QV-2300UX QV-2800UX
Larger Smaller
F2.8 F5.6 F3.2 • F4.8 • F8
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To do this Decrease aperture Increase aperture
6.
Press the shutter release button to record the
Press this button
[+] [–]
image.
IMPORTANT!
• It is often difficult to obtain proper brightness when shooting a subject that is very dark or very light. In such a case, try different aperture settings to find the one that produces the best results.

Shutter Speed Priority AE

The S Mode (shutter speed priority AE) lets you specify a shutter speed and automatically adjusts aperture accord­ingly.
Fast (1/1000) Slow (1/30)
Shutter Speed Settings
Shutter
Speed
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Press MENU.
BULB, 60 seconds to 1/2000 second
Slow Fast
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3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Exposure Mode”, and then press the shutter release button.
4.
Select “S” (Shutter speed priority), and then press the shutter release button.
5.
While holding down SHIFT INFO, use [+] and [–] to specify the shutter speed.
Shutter Speed
To do this Increase shutter speed Decrease shutter speed
6.
Press the shutter release button to record the
Press this button
[+] [–]
image.
IMPORTANT!
• It is often difficult to obtain proper brightness when shooting a subject that is very dark or very light. In such a case, try different shutter speed settings to find the one that produces the best results.
• When the Shutter Speed is set to “BULB”, exposure continues as long as you depress the shutter button. Because of this, use of the wired remote control unit is recommended whenever using the “BULB” setting.
• The self-timer is disabled while the Shutter Speed is set to “BULB”.
• The slowest shutter speed when “BULB” is selected is 60 seconds.
• Note that using a slower shutter speed increases the chance of static being present in your image, and the amount of static visible in an image is inversely pro­portional to the shutter speed.
• At shutter speeds of one second or slower, the cam­era automatically performs internal data processing intended to limit image static, so the image record op­eration takes longer at slow shutter speeds. At shutter speeds of one second or greater, doubling the shutter speed setting tells you about how long it takes for an image to be recorded. For example, image recording with a shutter speed of one second takes about two seconds.
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• A shutter speed slower than 1/8 second can cause the brightness of the image on the monitor screen to be different from the brightness of the image that is re­corded. Slower speeds can also cause exposure of the image to be outside the AE range, making it im­possible to achieve a proper aperture setting.

Manual Exposure

The M Mode (manual) lets you make the shutter speed and aperture settings you want.
• The shutter speed settings you can make are the same as those for shutter speed priority AE (page E-76).
• The aperture settings you can make are the same as those for aperture priority AE (page E-75).
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Exposure Mode”, and then press the shutter release button.
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4.
Select “M” (Manual), and then press the shut­ter release button.
5.
Use [+] and [–] to specify the shutter speed.
Shutter Speed
To do this Increase shutter speed Decrease shutter speed
Press this button
[+] [–]
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6.
While holding down SHIFT INFO, use [+] and [–] to select the aperture value you want.
Aperture
To do this Decrease aperture Increase aperture
7.
Press the shutter release button to record the
Press this button
[+] [–]
image.
IMPORTANT!
• A shutter speed slower than 1/8 second can cause the brightness of the image on the monitor screen to be different from the brightness of the image that is re­corded.

Quick Exposure Mode Selection

You can also use the following procedure to change the ex­posure mode, without going through the menu.
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
While holding down SHIFT INFO, press to cycle through the exposure mode icons on the monitor screen in the sequence shown below.
(program AE) (aperture priority AE) (shutter speed priority AE) (manual)
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Selecting the Metering Mode

Use the following procedure to specify multi metering, spot metering, or center-weighted metering as the metering mode.
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Metering”, and then press the shutter release button.
4.
Select the metering mode you want and then press the shutter release button.
Multi:
This mode takes readings across the entire image, and provides balanced exposure settings.
Center:
This mode takes readings at the center of the image.
Spot:
This mode takes readings at a very lim­ited spot at the center of the screen. It is not affected by light around the outer periphery of the image, which means that exposure can be set according to the illumination of a particular subject.
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Quick Metering Mode Selection

You can also use the following procedure to change the me­tering mode, without going through the menu.
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
While holding down SHIFT INFO, press
to cycle through the metering mode icons on the monitor screen in the sequence shown below.
(multi) (center) (spot)

Setting the Sensitivity Level

Use the following procedure to specify the sensitivity level.
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Sensitivity”, and then press the shutter release button.
4.
Select the setting you want, and then press the shutter release button.
If you want to set sensitivity at this level
ISO 80 equivalent ISO 160 equivalent ISO 320 equivalent
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Select this
ISO 80 ISO 160 ISO 320
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
IMPORTANT!
• Higher sensitivity can increase the chance of noise in the image.
• Higher sensitivity can make it difficult to obtain proper focus using Auto Focus. It does not change the mini­mum brightness required for Auto Focus.
• Regardless of the setting you make here, a sensitivity setting of ISO 80 is used automatically whenever you shoot with flash and whenever the S Mode (shutter speed priority AE) is selected.

Using the Filter Function

The camera’s filter function lets you filter the image with one of a selection of different colors.
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Filter”, and then press the shutter release button.
4.
Select the setting you want, and then press the shutter release button.
• Available filter settings are: Off, B/W, Sepia, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Purple
NOTES
• The filter function produces the same effect as if a piece of colored cellophane paper were held in front of the lens of the camera. Color enhancement (page E-
85), on the other hand, alters the characteristics of the image to enhance specific color components.
• If color enhancement (page E-85) and the filter func­tion are both turned on at the same time, the filter function is given priority (color enhancement is not performed).
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Selecting White Balance

Selecting the right type of white balance can help to make the colors of a subject appear most natural under the type of lighting that is available.
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “White Balance”, and then press the shutter release button.
4.
Select the type of white balance you want, and then press the shutter release button.
To do this Let the camera adjust white balance automatically Shoot outdoors Shoot in shady conditions Shoot under incandescent (light bulb) lighting Shoot under fluorescent lighting Adjust white balance normally for a particular light source
Select this
Auto
Daylight
Shade
Tungsten
Fluorescent
Manual
NOTE
• Use “Daylight” for shooting in the Night Scene Mode. You can also use manual white balance if the “Day­light” setting does not produce the desired results.

Adjusting White Balance Manually

Under some light sources, automatic white balance under the “Auto” setting can take a long time to complete. Also, the auto white balance range (color temperature range) is lim­ited. Manual white balance helps to ensure that colors are recorded correctly for a particular light source. Note that manual white balance requires you to point the camera at a piece of white paper or other similar object so it completely fills the monitor screen.
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “White Balance”, and then press the shutter release button.
4.
Select “Manual”, and then press the shutter re­lease button.
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5.
Point the camera at a piece of white paper or other similar object so it completely fills the monitor screen, and then press the shutter re­lease button.
• This performs white balance adjustment and returns to the REC mode screen.
• Pressing without pressing the shutter release button first restores the setting obtained the last time you performed manual white balance.
• Dark lighting or pointing the camera at a dark object can cause manual white balance to take a very long time to complete. Avoid such conditions when per­forming manual white balance adjustment.
NOTE
• Even if you turn off the camera or change its white balance back to “Auto” or another white balance set­ting, the last value obtained by manual white balance is retained in memory and restored the next time you select “Manual” for the white balance. The last value obtained by manual white balance is retained, regard­less of the mode memory setting (page E-88).

Quick White Balance Selection

You can also use the following procedure to change the white balance, without going through the menu.
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
While holding down SHIFT INFO, press to cycle through the white balance icons on the monitor screen in the sequence noted below.
(Auto) (Daylight) (Shade) (Tungsten) (Fluorescent) (Manual)
• For manual white balance, display the icon, point the camera at a white piece of paper, hold down SHIFT INFO, and press the shutter release button.
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Enhancing Certain Colors

Use the following procedure when you want to enhance a particular color in your recorded image.
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Enhancement”, and then press the shutter release button.
4.
Select the setting you want, and then press the shutter release button.
To do this Turn off color enhancement Enhance reds Enhance greens Enhance blues Enhance flesh tones
Select this
Off
Red
Green
Blue
Flesh Tones
NOTES
• The filter function (page E-82) produces the same ef­fect as if a piece of colored cellophane paper were held in front of the lens of the camera. Color enhance­ment, on the other hand, alters the characteristics of the image to enhance specific color components.
• If color enhancement and the filter function (page E-
82) are both turned on at the same time, the filter func­tion is given priority (color enhancement is not per­formed).
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off

You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you compose your images before recording them.
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Grid”, and then press the shutter release button.
4.
Select the setting you want, and then press the shutter release button.
To do this Turn the grid off Turn the grid on
Select this
Off On
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Specifying Outline Sharpness

Use the following procedure to control the sharpness of im­age outlines.
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Sharpness”, and then press the shutter release button.
4.
Select the setting you want, and then press the shutter release button.
To do this Make outlines sharp Leave outlines as they are Make outlines soft
Select this
Hard
Normal
Soft

Specifying Color Saturation

Use the following procedure to control the saturation of im­age colors.
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Saturation”, and then press the shutter release button.
4.
Select the setting you want, and then press the shutter release button.
To do this Make colors more intense Leave colors as they are Make colors less intense
Select this
Normal
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High
Low
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Specifying Contrast

Use the following procedure to control the difference be­tween the light areas and dark areas of the image.
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Contrast”, and then press the shutter release button.
4.
Select the setting you want, and then press the shutter release button.
To do this Increase contrast Leave contrast as it is Decrease contrast
NOTE
• The contrast setting you make is not used in the Night Scene Mode.
Select this
High
Normal
Low

Specifying Power On Default Settings

Configuring the camera’s “mode memory” controls power on default settings. Turning a mode memory item on specifies that the setting of the item when the camera is turned off should be restored when the camera is turned back on again. Turning a mode memory item off specifies that its fac­tory default setting should be used whenever the camera is turned on.
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “FUNCTION” “Mode Memory”, and then press the shutter release button.
4.
Select the item whose mode memory status you want to change, and then press the shutter release button.
5.
Select the setting you want, and then press the shutter release button.
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To do this when the camera is turned on Restore the item’s last setting when power was turned off Restore the item’s factory default setting
Mode Memory Items and Settings
Memory Mode Status
On
Setting at power off.
Recording Mode Sensitivity Exposure Mode Metering White Balance Flash Focus Digital Zoom Flash Intensity
6.
Press .
Item
Select this
On
Off (default)
Off Normal ISO 80
P (Program AE)
Multi Auto Auto Auto Auto
Normal

Resetting the Camera

Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera’s set­tings to their initial defaults as shown under “Camera Menus” on page E-136.
1.
Enter the REC mode or PLAY mode.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “Restore” using one of the following two key operations, and then press the shutter release button.
If you are here
REC mode
PLAY mode
4.
In response to the confirmation message that
Select this on the menu screen “FUNCTION” “SET UP” “Restore” “SET UP” “Restore”
appears, use [+] and [–] to select “Yes” to reset or “No” to exit, and then press the shutter re­lease button.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using the Camera’s Shortcut Features

The shortcut features of the camera help to make it quicker and easier to obtain the REC mode setup you want. There are three shortcut procedures that you can use.
Changing specific REC mode FUNCTION menu set-
tings using the shortcut buttons
The shortcut buttons are the three buttons to the right of the SHIFT INFO button below the monitor screen. You can cycle through REC mode FUNCTION menu settings by holding down SHIFT INFO and pressing the shortcut but­tons. See page E-91.
Direct access to the FUNCTION menu
This shortcut lets you display the FUNCTION menu with the press of a button. See page E-93.
Cycling through settings on the FUNCTION menu
This shortcut lets you cycle through the settings of the cur­rently selected FUNCTION menu item, without advancing to the item’s setting screen.
SHIFT
INFO
Shortcut buttons
MF

Changing REC mode FUNCTION Menu Settings Using the Shortcut Buttons

Changing REC mode FUNCTION Menu settings is normally a multi-step process: Press MENU, use [+] and [–] to select “FUNCTION”, press the shutter release button, use [+] and [–] to select the item, and then use [+] and [–] to change the setting. This shortcut lets you change the settings of specific REC mode FUNCTION menu items without displaying the FUNCTION menu.
To change settings using the shortcut buttons
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Hold down SHIFT INFO.
• This causes icons that identify the FUNCTION menu items assigned to the shortcut buttons to appear on the monitor screen above each button.
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3.
While holding down SHIFT INFO, press one of the shortcut buttons to cycle through the set­tings of the item assigned to the button. The current setting of each button is indicated by an icon above the button.
REC mode
FUNCTION
Menu Item
Exposure Mode (page E-79)
Metering (page E-81)
White Balance (page E-84)
Icon Setting
Program AE Aperture Priority AE Shutter Speed
Priority AE Manual Multi Center Spot Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten Fluorescent Manual
Button

To assign REC mode FUNCTION menu items to shortcut buttons

1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Use [+] and [–] to select “FUNCTION”, and then press the shutter release button.
4.
Use [+] and [–] to select the item you want to assign to a shortcut button and then press the shutter release button to display its setting screen.
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• The following example shows the Filter setting screen.
• You can assign any of the items marked with “” in the table under “Camera Menus” on page E-136 to a shortcut button.
5.
While holding down SHIFT INFO, press the shortcut button to which you want to assign the item you selected in step 4.
• This assigns the item and returns to the REC mode screen.
• You can assign only one menu item to each of the three shortcut buttons.
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• Assigning a menu item to a shortcut button changes the icon that appears above the button when SHIFT INFO is pressed in the REC mode as shown below.
Button
Default Setting
Icon
Icon After
Assignment
SET 1
SET 2
SET 3
• Repeat the above procedure when you want to restore the default shortcut button assignments. You need to assign the following items to the shortcut buttons indi­cated to restore the default assignments.
Button
Assigned Item (Default)
Exposure Mode
Metering
White Balance
• Default shortcut button assignments are also restored automatically by a Camera Reset (page E-89).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Directly Accessing the REC mode FUNC­TION Menu
When in the REC mode, you can hold down SHIFT INFO and press MENU to display the FUNCTION menu.
Cycling through REC mode FUNCTION Menu Settings
You can use this shortcut to cycle through the settings of REC mode FUNCTION menu items without displaying the setting screen for the item.
1.
Enter the REC mode.
2.
Display the FUNCTION menu and select the item whose setting you want to change.
3.
While holding down SHIFT INFO use [+] (for­ward) and [–] (back) to cycle through the set­tings of the currently selected item.
4.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for other items.
5.
When everything is the way you want, press
to exit the FUNCTION menu.
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PLAYBACK

PLAYBACK
You can use the camera’s built in monitor screen to play back recorded images.

Basic Playback Operation

Use the following procedure to scroll through recorded im­ages stored in the camera’s memory.
1.
Slide the REC/PLAY selector to “PLAY”.
PLAY: PLAY mode for playing back images
2.
Use [+] and [–] to scroll through the images on the monitor screen.
To do this Scroll forward Scroll backward
[+]
[–]
Press this button
[+] [–]
[+]
[–]
NOTES
• Holding down [+] or [–] scrolls images at high speed.
• In order to allow for faster playback image scrolling, the image that initially appears on the monitor screen is a preview image, which is of somewhat lower quality than the actual display image. The actual display im­age appears about three seconds after the preview image. This does not apply to images copied from an­other digital camera.
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Playing a Movie

Use the following procedure to play back a movie recorded in the Movie Mode.
1.
Enter the PLAY mode.
2.
Use [+] and [–] to scroll through the images on the monitor screen until the movie you want to play is displayed.
Movie Mode icon
3.
Press the shutter release button to start play­ing the movie.
• The following describes operations that are available during movie playback.
If you want to do this
Toggle the movie between full screen and quarter screen view
Playback forward Playback in reverse Pause playback Skip to the next frame while playback
is paused Skip to the previous frame while
playback is paused Exit movie playback
Press this button
SHIFT INFO
[+] [–]
Shutter release button
[+]
[–]
MENU
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Playing a Panorama

Use the following procedure to play back a panorama re­corded in the Panorama Mode.
1.
Enter the PLAY mode.
2.
Use [+] and [–] to scroll through the images on the monitor screen until the panorama you want to play is displayed.
Panorama Mode icon
3.
Press the shutter release button to start play­ing the panorama.
• The following describes operations that are available during panorama playback.
If you want to do this
Toggle the panorama between full screen and compressed view
Scroll forward Scroll back Pause playback Skip to the next image while play-
back is paused Skip to the previous image while
playback is paused Exit panorama playback
Press this button
SHIFT INFO
[+] [–]
Shutter release button
[+]
[–]
MENU
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Enlarging the Playback Image

Use the following procedure to enlarge the playback image on the screen. You can select either 2X or 4X enlargement.
1.
Enter the PLAY mode.
2.
Use [+] and [–] to display the image you want to enlarge.
3.
Press MENU.
4.
Select “ZOOM”, and then press the shutter re­lease button to enlarge the image.
2X
4X
• The following describes operations that are available while an enlarged image is on the playback screen.
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If you want to do this
Display on-screen guidance messages
Shift the view right Shift the view left Shift the view upwards Shift the view downwards Cycle the enlargement in the
sequence: 1X normal size
Return the image to normal size
2X 4X
Do this
Press SHIFT INFO. Press [+].
Press [–]. Press . Press .
Operate the zoom slider.
Press the shutter release button.
IMPORTANT!
• You cannot enlarge movie or panorama images.
• You can use the zoom slider at any time to cycle through the enlargement settings in the PLAY mode without selecting “ZOOM” on the menu.

Displaying the 9-image View

The following procedure displays nine images on the monitor screen at the same time.
1.
Enter the PLAY mode.
2.
Press .
• The first of the nine images that appear on the monitor screen is the one that was displayed when you pressed .
123 456 789
[+]
[–]
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
[+]
[–]
• The following describes operations that are available while the 9-image view is on the monitor screen.
To do this Scroll forward Scroll backward Display the selection pointer (See
following section.) Exit the 9-image view
Press this button
SHIFT INFO
Any button other than the above three.
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19 20 21 22 23 24
26 27
25
[+] [–]
PLAYBACK

Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View

1.
Display the 9-image view.
2.
Press SHIFT INFO.
• This causes a pointer to appear in the upper left cor­ner of the monitor screen.
3.
Use [+] and [–] to move the pointer to the image you want to select, and then press the shutter release button.
• This displays the single-image view of the selected image.
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Using the Slide Show Feature

Slide Show automatically plays back images in sequence at a fixed interval.
1.
Enter the PLAY mode.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Select “SLIDE SHOW”, and then press the shutter release button.
• This starts the slide show.
• Pressing MENU at this point displays a screen for set­ting the interval between image changes within the range of three to 30 seconds.
4.
To stop Slide Show, press any button besides the shutter release button.
IMPORTANT!
• Auto Power Off (page E-36) is disabled whenever Slide Show is being used. This means you should not leave Slide Show running when using batteries to power the camera. Doing so can rundown batteries. Be sure to stop Slide Show and turn off the camera after you are finished.
• Note that all buttons are disabled while an image change is in progress. Wait until an image is stopped on the monitor screen before performing a button op­eration, or hold down the button until the image stops.
• Images copied from another digital camera or a com­puter may take longer time to appear than the Slide Show interval time you select.
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