The section provides a general outline of operational procedures.
Loading Batteries (page E-41)
* Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to charge the battery before using it.
1
1
LOCK
On the bottom of the camera, slide the
battery compartment cover lock towards
the front of the camera (
cover.
Grasping both sides of the battery compartment cover, swing it open (
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2
11
1) to release the
11
22
2).
22
2
2
LOCK
Load batteries so their plus (+) and minus (–) ends are facing as shown
in the illustration.
Close the battery compartment cover (
compartment cover lock towards the back of the camera to lock the
cover in place (
22
2).
22
11
1), and then slide the battery
11
1
QUICK REFERENCE
Loading a Memory Card (page E-36)
* Loaded in the camera when you purchase.
Eject button
213
Surface marked
with arrow should
face up!
Open the memory card
slot cover.
Insert a memory card into the camera so the arrow
on the front of the card is pointed up.
• If the memory card eject button is extended,
press it back down before inserting the memory
card.
Close the memory card
slot cover.
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QUICK REFERENCE
Setting the Current Date and Time (page E-48)
• Be sure to use the procedure on page E-48 to set the time and date before using the
camera for the first time.
• Failure to set the date and time correctly will cause the wrong names to be assigned
to data files and improper operation of the camera’s date and time stamp feature.
Be sure that you set the correct date and time before using the camera.
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QUICK REFERENCE
Recording Images (page E-50)
3
After confirming that the Auto
Focus operation is complete (the
operation lamp lights green), press
the shutter button.
1
Pressing down the
Power/Function switch,
slide it to REC.
2
After composing the image on the
monitor screen, press the shutter button about half way and hold it there.
• The monitor screen image may become dim when
you press the shutter button half way.
• The camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically
focuses the image.
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QUICK REFERENCE
Playing Back Images (page E-83)
2
Use [ ] and [ ] to
scroll through the
images stored in camera
memory.
IN
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Pressing down the Power/Function
switch, slide it to PLAY.
• This turns on power and displays recorded
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QUICK REFERENCE
Deleting Images (page E-96)
2
Use [ ] and [ ] to select
the image you want to
delete.
3
Press .
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Use [왔] to select “Yes” and then press .
4
Double check to make sure that you really
want to delete the image you selected.
• Press MENU to exit the image delete operation.
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Pressing down the
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Power/Function
switch, slide it to
CARD
PLAY.
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations upon your selection of the QV-3EX LCD Digital Camera.
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
E-2
QUICK REFERENCE
E-11
FEATURES
E-16
PRECAUTIONS
E-21
UNPACKING
Attaching the Strap ..................................................E-23
Using the Soft Case.................................................E-24
• 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-3EX.
• 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.
• CompactFlash™ and logo are registered trademarks of
SanDisk Corporation.
• Other company, product and service names used herein
may also be trademarks or service marks of others.
• 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.
FEATURES
FEATURES
Continuous recording (page E-61)
Continuous recording of high-quality images at 1-second intervals (when the monitor screen is turned off) is just like have
a motor drive on the camera.
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page E-100)
Images can be easily printed in the sequence you want using
a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used by professional print services when specifying images to produce
prints.
DCF Data Storage (page E-109)
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage protocol provides image inter-compatibility between the digital
camera and printers.
Simple image management (page E-111)
Images are stored on a large-capacity CompactFlash memory
card. A new Card Browser feature produces thumbnails of all
images on a card quickly and easily.
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FEATURES
Movie and panorama images (pages E-84, 85)
A buffer lets you capture images of events that occurred before
you pressed the shutter button.
A built-in function lets you combine up to nine images into
breathtaking panoramas.
Easy-to-understand graphic interface (page E-31)
All camera operations can be performed on graphic based interactive menu screens. A CASIO high-resolution HAST LCD
makes screen images clearer and more colorful than ever before.
CASIO original metering system
Light metering includes innovative multi-pattern metering.
3.34-Megapixel CCD
Images are recorded by a 3.34-megapixel CCD for amazing
resolution and clarity.
Some slight image noise may be caused when using slow
shutter speeds.
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Easy connection to other devices (page E-103)
USB, DIGITAL, and VIDEO OUT terminals provide easy connection to other devices.
TV
Desktop
Computer
Notebook
Computer
FEATURES
12-step Digital Zoom Recording
page E-63
Landscape Mode with built-in color filter
page E-70
Manual Mode
Manually set the shutter speed and aperture to suit the type of image
you are recording.
Aperture Priority Auto Mode
Night SceneAEB Mode
page E-69
page E-72
page E-71
page E-62
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FEATURES
Macro Feature
page E-65
Self-timer
page E-74
Histogram
Display Zoom
Date and Time Stamping9-image Screen
00/2/1
page E-48
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page E-32,87
page E-86
page E-88
FEATURES
Slide Show
Image Protection
page E-89
page E-94
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PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS
General Precautions
Be sure to observe the following important precautions
whenever using the QV-3EX.
All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the camera” refer to the CASIO QV-3EX 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.
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• Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera,
immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adapter 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 adapter 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 adapter 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 adapter 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.
PRECAUTIONS
• 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.
• Never open the battery compartment cover, disconnect the
AC adapter 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
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PRECAUTIONS
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.
PRECAUTIONS
Monitor Screen
Recording
• The image shown on the monitor screen during recording
is intended for composition purposes only, so its quality
does not match that of the image as it is recorded. The
image is recorded in accordance with the quality setting
made with the procedure under “Quality Settings” on page
E-58.
• A dimly lit subject can slow down monitor screen refresh or
cause static in the displayed image.
Playback
This camera is designed for high-speed scrolling of images
during playback. Because of this, the playback image that
initially appears on the monitor screen does not show the full
resolution of the image as recorded. When you stop at the
image you want, the monitor screen refreshes and shows
the image in its full resolution.
Lens
• Camera performance can be adversely affected by fingerprints or dirt on the lens surface. Never touch the lens surface with your fingers.
• Should the lens become dirty, use a blower to blow off dirt
and dust, or a soft, dry cloth to wipe off the lens.
• This camera uses a telescoping type lens, which moves
whenever the camera is turned on or off. Make sure nothing is blocking lens movement and never turn power on or
off while the camera is laying lens down.
• Never remove batteries or disconnect the AC adapter while
the lens is extended. Doing so can cause the lens to become stuck in the extended position, resulting in camera
malfunction.
Date Setting
No date setting is made before the camera is shipped from
the factory. Be sure to use the procedure on page E-48 to set
the time and date before using the camera for the first time.
File name assignment and date and time stamping will not
be performed correctly if the time and date are wrong.
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PRECAUTIONS
GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF
THIS UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas).
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B peripheral, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
Properly shielded cables with ferrite core must be used for connection
to host computer and/or peripherals in order to meet FCC emission
limits.
THE SPECIAL VIDEO CABLE THAT COMES WITH THE CAMERA
----- THE CAMERA TO A VIDEO IN TERMINAL OF A COMPUTER
THE SPECIAL CONNECTION CABLE THAT COMES WITH QV-Link SOFTWARE
----- THE CAMERA TO A PROPER TERMINAL OF A COMPUTER
FCC WARNING
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number:QV-3EX
Trade Name:CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD.
Responsible party:CASIO INC.
Address:570 MT. PLEASANT AVENUE,
DOVER,NEW JERSEY 07801
Telephone number: 973-361-5400
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD.
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
QV-3EX
E-20
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.
CameraSoft case
UNPACKING
Strap
Data Transfer Cable
CD-ROM
Special USB cable
Memory card (8 MB CompactFlash card)
Loaded in the camera when you purchase it.
Video cable
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UNPACKING
AC Adapter/Charger (BC-7LA)
• AC power cord• DC cord
• The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.
Manual
• User’s Guide
• Lithium Ion Rechargeable BatteryUser’s Guide
E-22
• AC Adapter/Charger User’s Guide
Lithium Ion Rechargeable
Battery (NP-L7)
• Bundled Software User’s Manual
UNPACKING
Attaching the Strap
Pass the strap through the ring on the side of the camera as
shown in the illustration.
Adjusting the Length of the Strap
Slide the stopper to adjust the length of the strap. This way
you can make it a short hand strap, or a longer shoulder or
neck strap.
Using the Strap
Around your neck
Slide the stopper to adjust the
length of the strap.
Around your wrist
Slide the stopper to adjust the
length of the strap.
On your belt
Use your hook to attach the strap
to your belt, etc.
Slide the stopper to adjust the
length of the strap.
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UNPACKING
IMPORTANT!
• Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist whenever
using the camera to protect against accidentally dropping it.
• The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera
only. Do not use for any other application.
• Never swing the camera around by the strap.
• Carrying the camera so it is swinging freely from the
strap can cause it to become damaged by bumping
against other objects. It also creates the danger of the
camera becoming caught in a door or on other objects, resulting in personal injury.
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Using the Soft Case
Keep the camera in its soft case to protect it when not in use.
The pocket of the
soft case can be
used to store
memory cards.
NOTE
• You can attach the loop on the
soft case to the hook on the
strap while using the camera.
This protects against misplacing the soft case.
GENERAL GUIDE
The following illustrations show the names of each component, button and switch on the camera.
Lens
Dial
(page E-51)
Viewfinder
(page E-54)
GENERAL GUIDE
Shutter button
(page E-51)
Self-timer lamp
(page E-30)
Lens
(page E-19)
Indicator display
(page E-33)
Flash
(page E-56)
Terminal Panel Cover
(page E-27)
Exposure sensor
(page E-57)
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GENERAL GUIDE
Top and Display
(Flash/Information)
button
(pages E-56)
MENU button
(page E-35)
[왘] [왗] [왖] [왔]
button
DISP button
(pages E-31, 35)
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(page E-31)
(pages E-64, 65)
(Focus Folder) button
(Self-Timer/Delete) button
(pages E-74, 96)
PLAY
OFF
REC
Operation lamp
(page E-29)
Flash lamp
D
CAR
Power/Function Lamp
(pages E-50)
(page E-29)
Power/Function switch
(pages E-50)
GENERAL GUIDE
Side
DIGITAL terminal
(page E-103)
VIDEO OUT terminal
(page E-103)
USB port
(page E-103)
AC power terminal
(page E-45)
Memory card cover release
(page E-36)
Memory card slot cover
(page E-36)
Bottom
Battery compartment
Tripod screw hole
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lock
(page E-41)
LOCK
Battery compart-
OPEN
ment cover
(page E-41)
Opening the Terminal Panel Cover
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* Always keep the terminal panel cover in place whenever you
are not using the terminals. When the cover is removed, keep
it out of the reach of small children (who may accidentally
swallow it), and take care that you do not lose it.
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GENERAL GUIDE
Dial
E-28
Manual Mode
Aperture Priority Auto Mode
Program AE Mode
Night Scene Mode
Landscape Mode
Movie Mode
Panorama Mode
This lamp lights or flashes to indicate the status of the operation
you are performing, as described
below.
REC Mode
Lamp
Color
Green
Red
PLAY Mode
Lamp
Color
Green
Red
Power is on.
Power is on.
On
–
On
–
OFF
PLAY
REC
Power/Function lamp
Flashing
Camera is starting up /
A memory card write operation is being performed
Camera is powering
down.
Flashing
Camera is starting up.
Camera is powering
down.
GENERAL GUIDE
Operation lamp
This lamp lights or flashes to indicate the status of the operation
you are performing, as described
below.
REC Mode
Lamp Color
Green
Camera is standing by for movie recording
(Past) / Self-timer is counting down / Low battery warning / Card browser is being created
Shutter Button Pressed Half Way
Lamp Color
Green
Red
Auto focus operation is complete.
Auto focus operation failed.
Flashing
On
Operation lamp
PLAY Mode
Lamp Color
Green
Red
Delete operation is in progress / Format operation is in progress / Low battery warning / Card
browser is being created
Memory card abnormality
IMPORTANT!
• Never open the memory card cover while the Power/
Function lamp or Operation lamp is flashing. Doing so
will result in loss of the images you have just recorded.
Flashing
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GENERAL GUIDE
Flash lamp
This lamp lights or flashes to indicate the status of the operation
you are performing, as described
below.
Flash lamp
REC Mode
Lamp Color
Amber
Flash is charging / Low battery warning
Flashing
Partial Shutter Button
Lamp Color
Amber
• When the Operation lamp and Flash lamp are both flashing, an error message appears on the monitor screen, regardless of whether the monitor screen is turned on or off.
On
Ready to fire.
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Self-timer lamp
This lamp flashes when the self-timer is performing a timer
operation prior to releasing the shutter.
Self-timer lamp
MONITORBILDSCHIRM
MONITORBILDSCHIRM
Die Funktion der DISP-Taste
hängt von dem Modus ab, in
dem Sie sich gerade befinden.
SET/
DISP
DISP-Taste
•
REC-Modus: Mit jedem Drücken
der DISP-Taste wird zyklisch durch
die Displayfunktionen geschaltet,
wie es nachfolgend dargestellt ist.
Anzeigen eingeschaltet
Anzeigen ausgeschaltet
Monitorbildschirm ausgeschaltet
Anzeigen und Histogramm
eingeschaltet (Seite G-32)
•
PLAY-Modus: Mit jedem Drükken der DISP-Taste werden
die Anzeigeindikatoren (Seite
G-34) ein- oder ausgeschaltet.
REC-Modus (Aufnahmemodus)
Fokus-Modus-Anzeige
Automatische Scharfeinstellung Keine
Manuelle Scharfeinstellung
Unendlich
Makro
Blitzlicht-Modus
AutomatischKeine
Blitzlicht ausgeschaltet
Blitzlicht eingeschaltet
Reduzierung von Blendung
Punktbelichtungsmessungsanzeige
Kamerawackelanzeige
Blendenwert
Verschlusszeitenwert
Batteriekapazität
EV-Umschaltung
Datum und Zeit
Diese Informationen erscheinen für
eine oder zwei Sekunden, und
verschwinden danach.
Selbstauslöser
10 SEC, 2 SEC
Rahmen für automatische Scharfeinstellung
(Auto Focus)
Warnung bei nicht eingesetzter
Speicherkarte