User manual CASIO QV-2000UX

[. . . ] LCD Digital Camera QV-2000UX/Ir User s Guide English QUICK REFERENCE The section provides a general outline of operational procedures. Loading Batteries (page E-35) Setting the Current Date and Time (page E-41) 1 1 2 2 2 1 3 · Be sure to use the procedure on page E-41 to set the time and date before using the camera for the first time. · File name assignment and time stamping will not be performed correctly if the time and date are wrong. On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery compartment cover lock towards the front of the camera (1) to release 1 the cover. Grasping both sides of the battery compartment cover, 2 swing it open (2). Load batteries so their plus (+) and minus (­) ends are facing as shown in the illustration. Close the battery compartment cover (1), and 1 then slide the battery compartment cover lock towards the back of the camera to lock the 2 cover in place (2). E-2 QUICK REFERENCE Recording Images (page E-43) 2 After composing the image on the monitor screen, press the shutter button about half way and hold it there. · The camera's Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image. After confirming that the Auto Focus operation is complete (the operation lamp lights green), press the shutter button. 3 1 Slide open the lens cover. · Sliding open the lens cover part way initially causes the flash to pop up. [. . . ] · You can further blur the background by moving the ZOOM slider to T (telephoto) while shooting with the Portrait Mode. Using the Self-timer You can use the self-timer for either of the two following recording operations. Records about 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Use this method when you want to be included in the image that is recorded. Records about two seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Use this method to avoid camera movement caused when the shutter button is pressed. 1. Compose the image and then press the shutter button about half way down. 4. After confirming that the subject is in focus, press the shutter button all the way down. E-65 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Press / . Shutter Speed Priority Image Recording You can fix the shutter speed within the range of 1/2 to 1/800 second. · Each press of / cycles the self-timer in the sequence: 10SEC 2SEC Off. Self-timer setting 1. Press MODE and then select ting you want to use. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the shutter speed set- 3. Compose the image and then record it. · The Self-timer Lamp flashes with the passage of each second. · In the case of 10-second recording, the monitor screen turns off as soon as the self-timer countdown starts. The monitor screen will turn back on again after the self-time operation is complete. 4. Compose the image and then record it. E-66 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Aperture Priority Image Recording You can fix the aperture within the range of F2. 0 to F11. A larger aperture (indicated by a smaller aperture value) narrows the focus range, while a smaller aperture widens the focus range. Wide aperture Decreased aperture 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the aperture setting you want to use. 4. Compose the image and then record it. · Adjust the aperture setting to compensate for the relative brightness or darkness of the subject you are recording. 1. Press MODE and then select . E-67 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Performing Manual White Balance Certain lighting conditions can cause auto white balance to take a very long time or can result in a limitation of the adjustable range (color temperature). If you suspect your current lighting conditions are causing problems, try performing manual white balance. This sets white balance to a level that can be used under any lighting conditions. The following procedure describes how to perform manual white balance using a white piece of paper. For optimum results, you should use a special reflective plate that should be commercially available from a local camera equipment shop. 4. [. . . ] AUTO, ON, OFF, Red eye reduction Flash Range: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approximately 0. 5 to 4 meters Movie: File Format AVI Approximate Total: 200 seconds / 25 seconds (300KB/second) · The maximum length of normal movie recording is 30 seconds. The maximum length of a PAST movie is 10 seconds. * When using 64MB / 8MB CF card. Image Deletion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]