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

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.

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

YES

→＋

NO →CALL TECH

SUPPORT!

See page 67

MEMORY ERROR

CONSULT

THE OWNER'S

MANUAL!

Memory Error #2 Memory Error #3Memory Error #1

Contact your dealer or an authorized CASIO service provider.

MEMORY ERROR

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

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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ISP

OOM

OTE

/PR

Soft case

Camera

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

ZOOM button

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REC

LCD

DISP (Display) button

MODE button

[+] (Forward) button

Shutter button

[–] (Reverse) button

/PROTECT (Timer/Protect) button

DEL (Delete) button

Viewfinder

Operation indicator

POWER switch

LCD

Manual

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

Getting Acquainted

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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N / O

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.

Using the Soft Case

Keep the camera in its soft case to protect it when not in use.

M P S

D M O

O Z

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R E W

O P

F F O / N

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.

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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Getting Acquainted

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

images

minutes

150

minutes

LCD OFF*

1,600

images

2,200

images

270

minutes

440

minutes

Getting Acquainted

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.

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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M O

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O R

AC power terminal

AC adaptor

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POWER

ON/OFF

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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Power Supply Operation

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-

Caution

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.

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

PLAY

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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Recording Images

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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).

Operation

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 (2.0〜9.8feet)

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(●)

10〜18cm (3.9"〜7.1")

MACRO

0.4m〜 (1.3feet〜)

NORMAL

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