Casio QV-70 User Manual
Introduction
LCD Digital Camera
QV-70
Owner’s Manual
Congratulations upon your selection of the QV-70 LCD Digital Camera. The QV-70 comes with its own built-in liquid crystal color monitor
that let’s you instantly view the pictures you take.
To get the most out of the QV-70, be sure to carefully read this
manual and follow the instructions contained in it.
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Contents
Precautions ..........................................................5
Unpacking............................................................. 9
General Guide ....................................................10
Top and Display .................................................................. 10
Lens .................................................................................... 10
Bottom ................................................................................ 11
Terminals ............................................................................ 11
Power Supply ..................................................... 13
To load batteries ................................................................. 13
Using AC Power ................................................................. 18
Recording Images..............................................20
To record an image............................................................. 20
How to avoid hand movement…......................................... 22
Fluorescent Lighting ........................................................... 23
Shooting images outdoors .................................................. 23
NORMAL/MACRO Switch .................................................. 24
Exposure Adjustment.......................................................... 25
Changing the Aperture Setting ........................................... 26
Record Mode Displays........................................................ 27
Using the Self-Timer ........................................................... 31
Playing Back Images ......................................... 32
Displaying Images on the Camera’s LCD ........................... 32
Displaying Images on a TV Screen .................................... 34
Displaying the Memory Page Number ................................ 35
Producing a Multi-Page Display.......................................... 36
Using the Zoom Function.................................................... 40
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Using Auto Play .................................................................. 42
Protecting Memory Pages .................................................. 44
Hiding Protected Memory Pages ........................................ 47
Deleting Memory Pages ....................................48
To delete a single memory page ........................................ 48
To delete all unprotected memory pages ........................... 51
Connecting to Other Devices............................ 54
The camera terminals ......................................................... 54
Using the Camera with a Connected Device ......
Troubleshooting................................................. 61
Specifications..................................................... 68
About the camera’s backlight… ....................... 70
• 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-70.
• 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.
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Precautions
General Precautions
Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the QV-70. All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the
camera” refer to the CASIO QV-70 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.
• 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 unit, immediately
turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet, and
contact your dealer or nearest CASIO service provider. Using the
unit under these conditions creates the danger of fire and electrical
shock.
• Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming out of the
unit, immediately turn power off and unplug the AC adaptor from the
power outlet. Using the unit under these conditions creates the danger of fire and electrical shock. After making sure there is no more
smoke coming from the unit, take it to your nearest CASIO service
provider for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance.
• If the unit’s case should ever become cracked due to dropping it or
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 unit inside of an air craft or in any other areas where
its use is prohibited. Doing so can result in an accident.
LCD Digital Camera
• Physical damage and malfunction of this unit 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
adaptor from the camera or unplug it from the wall socket while the
“WAIT” message is on the LCD. Doing so will not only make storage
of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt other image data
already stored in camera memory.
MEMORY ERROR message
Any of the following can cause data stored in the camera’s memory to
become corrupted.
• Removal of batteries or disconnection of the AC adaptor during a
record or data communication operation
• Disconnection of the connecting cable during data communication
• Continued use while battery power is low
• Other incorrect operation
In each of the above cases, further operation of the camera becomes
impossible and one of the messages shown below eventually appears to inform you of the problem. See “Messages” on page 67 for
details on what you should do when one of these messages appears.
MEMORY ERROR
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NO →CALL TECH
SUPPORT!
See page 67
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MEMORY ERROR
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CONSULT
THE OWNER'S
MANUAL!
Memory Error #2 Memory Error #3Memory Error #1
Contact your dealer or an authorized
CASIO service provider.
MEMORY ERROR
#3
CONSULT
THE OWNER'S
MANUAL!
Precautions
Operating conditions
• This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0°C
to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
• Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.
— In areas subject to direct sunlight
— In areas subject to high humidity or dust
— Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to tem-
perature 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.
LCD Digital Camera
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.
FCC WARNING
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
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Unpacking
Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included
with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer as
soon as possible.
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Alkaline batteries (AA-size × 3)
General Guide
Getting Acquainted
The following illustrations show the names of each component, but-
ton and switch on the camera.
Top and Display
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DISP (Display) button
MODE button
[+] (Forward)
button
Shutter button
[–] (Reverse)
button
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(Timer/Protect)
button
DEL (Delete) button
Viewfinder
Operation indicator
POWER switch
LCD
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Wrist Strap
Special video cable
General Guide
Bottom
BRIGHT (brightness) control
Battery compartment cover
Tripod hole
• BRIGHT control adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD.
The brightness is set at the factory to the optimum setting, and normally does not need adjustment.
Terminals
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VIDEO OUT terminal
Opening the Terminal Panel Cover
AC Power terminal
DIGITAL terminal
Terminal panel cover
LCD button
Function switch
Lens
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Self-timer indicator
Lens
Aperture switch
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Self-timer Indicator and Operation Indicator
• Self-timer Indicator
This indicator flashes when the camera’s self-timer is activated.
• Operation Indicator
This indicator stays lit while power is on. Its color changes as shown
below to indicate various operating conditions.
Color Lit Flashing
Green Power on Recording
Orange Exposure warning Battery warning
Red Memory full —
Connecting the Wrist Strap
Pass the wrist strap through the hole on
the side of the camera as shown in the
illustration.
Important!
• To avoid possible damage caused by
accidently dropping the camera, be
sure to use the wrist strap to secure the
camera to your wrist whenever using it.
NORMAL/MACRO switch
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Important!
• When closing the terminal panel cover, make sure that the plugs on
the inside of the cover align with and enter the terminals.
• Never forcibly pull on or twist the terminal panel cover. Undue force
can damage the cover.
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Using the Soft Case
Keep the camera in its soft case to protect it when not in use.
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Power Supply
The camera features a two-way power supply that lets you use either
batteries (AA-size Alkaline or Lithium) or household AC current.
To load batteries
Be sure that camera power is turned off whenever loading or replacing batteries.
1. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction indi-
cated by the arrow in the illustration.
While pressing the stopper, slide the case in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
Insert three batteries.
2.
Be sure to use Alkaline or Lithium batteries. Never use
manganese batteries (see precautions on the next page).
• Make sure that the positive + and negative - ends of the
batteries are facing correctly.
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3. Close the battery compartment cover.
Battery Handling Precautions
Incorrect use or handling of batteries can cause them to leak or burst
and seriously damage your camera. Be sure to note the following
important precautions to avoid problems with batteries.
• Use only LR6 (AM-3) type alkaline or
FR6 type lithium dry cell batteries
with this camera. Never mix old batteries with new ones. Failure to do so
can result in bursting or leaking of
batteries, creating the danger of fire
or personal injury.
Caution
• Always make sure that the positive
[+] and negative [–] 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.
Power Supply
• 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.
• 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 this camera normally become warm when
they lose power. This does not indicate malfunction.
Standard Battery Life
The battery life reference 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 represent a guarantee that batteries will perform for any amount of time. Actual battery life depends
on the battery brand, when the battery was manufactured, and ambient temperature where the battery is being used.
LCD ON*
REC
(one image per
10 seconds)
PLAY
(Auto Play)
* Values in these columns are approximations intended for reference only.
LR6(AM3)AA-size
alkaline batteries
FR6 AA-size
lithium batteries
LR6(AM3)AA-size
alkaline batteries
FR6 AA-size
lithium batteries
400
images
800
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70
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150
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LCD OFF*
1,600
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2,200
images
270
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440
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Low Battery Indicator
A low battery indicator ( ) appears on the LCD and the operation
indicator flashes orange whenever remaining battery power drops
below a certain level.
The above indications mean that the camera will soon turn off automatically if you continue using it. Replace all three camera batteries
with new ones as soon as possible.
Flash Memory
The camera features flash memory for storage of images. Flash
memory does not require electrical power to store data, so image
data is retained in memory even when you turn camera power off. If
batteries go dead, simply load a set of new batteries or connect the
AC adaptor and you will be able to view images in camera memory.
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Power Supply
Auto Power Off
Power automatically turns off whenever you do not perform any camera operation for a period of time. Power turns off after about one
minute in the Record Mode or after about three minutes in the Playback Mode.
• To restore power, simply slide the POWER switch to the right as
you normally do.
Getting Acquainted
Using AC Power
To power the camera from standard AC power, use the optional AC
adaptor (AD-C67).
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Important!
The Auto Power Off function does not operate under the following
conditions.
• During Auto Play (page 42)
• When operations are being performed on a computer connected to
the camera via the camera’s DIGITAL terminal.
• Whenever the AC adaptor is connected to the camera.
• Always be sure to use the AD-C67
AC adaptor only. Using any other AC
adaptor can cause damage to the
camera not covered by the warranty.
• When unplugging the AC adaptor
Caution
from the wall socket, be sure to
grasp the adaptor (not the cord).
• Avoid an undue bending, pulling,
and twisting of the AC adaptor's
cord, and never try to lengthen the
cord by splicing it with other wire.
• Be sure to switch power off 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.
Even so, you 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 use turn off the power switch of the camera and unplug adaptor from the AC outlet.
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AC outlet
AC Adaptor precautions
• Never use an electrical outlet whose
voltage is outside the rating marked
on the camera. Doing so can create
the danger of fire,malfunction,or
electrical shock. Use only the op-
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tional AC adaptor specified for this
camera.
• Should the cord of the AC adaptor
become damaged (exposed internal
wiring or shorts), request a replacement from an authorized CASIO service provider. A damaged AC adaptor cord creates the danger of fire,
malfunction,or electrical shock.
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Recording Images
The following procedure provides the basic steps for recording an
image.
To record an image
1. Enter the Record Mode.
• Slide the function switch to the
REC position.
2. Turn on the camera.
• Slide the POWER switch in the direction indicated by the arrow.
• The POWER switch automatically
slides back to its original position
when you release it.
• When power comes on, the image of the object that is in
front of the camera’s lens appears on the LCD.
• You can perform steps 1 and 2 in either order (1 then 2, or 2
then 1).
POWER
ON/OFF
REC
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3. Set the NORMAL/MACRO switch to (NORMAL) posi-
tion.
• If the object whose image you are
recording is about 15 centimeters
from the lens (about 6 inches), set
the NORMAL/MACRO switch to
(MACRO). See page 24 for
details on using this switch.
Note
• The camera is designed to refresh the image on the LCD about
seven times per second. Because of this, you may experience a
feeling of jerkiness in the changing image if you move the camera
quickly. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.
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4. Record the image.
• Compose the image you want to
record while viewing it on the
LCD.
• It is best to look at the LCD directly, and not from an angle.
• If you plan to use the viewfinder to
compose the image, press the
LCD button to turn off the LCD.
• The area of the image recorded
by the camera may differ slightly
from the area that appears within
the viewfinder. For more precise
image composition, use the LCD
monitor screen instead of the
viewfinder.
• When using the MACRO setting, the field of view of the
viewfinder is very different from the area that is photographed. Because of this, you should always use the
camera’s LCD monitor screen to compose images when using the MACRO position.
• Take care that your finger is not blocking the lens.
• When the image is situated on the LCD as you want it, press
the shutter button.
• Press the shutter button lightly to avoid moving the camera.
See page 22 for information on how to avoid hand movement.
• The message “WAIT” appears on the LCD for about six seconds along with the image that was recorded when you
pressed the shutter button. You can use the camera to take
the next picture after the “WAIT” message disappears.
Operation
• You can use the camera to take the next picture after the
“WAIT” message disappears or after the operation indicator
REC
PLAY
LCD
ON/OFF
stops flashing green.
• Here you could change the function switch to the PLAY position and view the image you just recorded.
• Note that turning off the camera’s LCD helps to conserve
battery power.
Caution
• Never remove the camera’s batteries while the “WAIT” message is on the LCD or the operation indicator is flashing
green. Doing so not only cancels storage of the image being
recorded, it can also corrupt other image data already
stored in camera memory.
How to avoid hand movement…
Any hand movement when you press the shutter button can causes
blurring of the recorded image. Note the following points on avoiding
hand movement.
• Make sure there is no excessive movement of the image of the object on the LCD.
• Use a tripod whenever possible when recording images in dim lighting. The camera automatically adjusts shutter speed in accordance
with the brightness of the object whose image is being recorded.
Shutter speed is quite slow for dimly lit objects, increasing the possibility of blurring caused by hand movement.
Recording Images
Fluorescent Lighting
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. The actual extent of the problems depends on
what cycle of the fluorescent light’s flicker is occurring when the
camera’s shutter actually releases. For best results, use a commercially available video lights.
Shooting Images Outdoors
Strong direct or reflected sunlight can cause recorded images to take
on a greenish tinge. This is due to the characteristics of the camera’s
charge-coupled device (CCD), and it does not indicate malfunction of
the camera. One way you can try to minimize this problem is to set
the aperture to [●] (F8).
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NORMAL/MACRO Switch
The NORMAL/MACRO switch tells the camera how much distance there will be between
the lens and the object whose image you are
recording. The following table describes the
conditions covered by each switch setting.
When using the MACRO setting, the field of
view of the viewfinder is very different from
the area that is photographed. Because of
this, you should always use the camera’s
LCD monitor screen to compose images
when using the MACRO position.
Switch position
Aperture F2.8(○)
(NORMAL)
0.6 to 3.0 meters
For portraits taken
indoors
(2.0~9.8 feet)
F8 (●)
0.4 meters to ∞
For general outdoor
images
(1.3 feet~)
The above figures indicate the distance from the lens protection filter
to the subject.
* See page 26 for details on how to change the aperture.
0.6〜3.0m
(2.0〜9.8feet)
F2.8(○)
12〜14cm
(4.7"〜5.5")
(MACRO)
12 to 14 cm
For close ups taken
indoors
(4.7"~5.5")
10 to 18 cm
For outdoor close-ups
(3.9"~7.1")
F8(●)
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10〜18cm
(3.9"〜7.1")
MACRO
0.4m〜
(1.3feet〜)
NORMAL
∞
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