User manual CASIO QV-2900UX

[. . . ] LCD Digital Camera QV-2400UX / QV-2900UX User's Guide · All example procedures in this User's Guide are based on the QV-2400UX. The same procedures also apply to the QV-2900UX, unless specifically noted otherwise. · Certain camera models may not be available in some geographic areas. QV-2400UX English 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. Camera QV-2400UX QV-2900UX Soft case (QV-2400UX only) Lens cap/cap holder The lens cap should be affixed to the lens of the camera when you unpack it. Memory card (8 MB CompactFlash card ) Loaded in the camera when you purchase it. Special video cable Alkaline batteries (4 AA-size batteries) Strap CD-ROM Special USB cable Data Transfer Cable Basic Reference Bundled Software User's Manual Best Shot scene List E-2 INTRODUCTION Contents E-2 INTRODUCTION Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] · Never remove the batteries from the QV-2400UX or unplug its AC adaptor while the lens is extended. Doing so leaves the lens extended, and creates the risk of lens damage. E-24 GETTING ACQUAINTED Monitor Screen Indicators The following describes the different indicators and markings that appear on the camera's monitor screen. REC mode Focus Mode indicator None Auto Focus Macro Infinity Manual Focus 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 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). Spot metering indicator Quality Camera shake indicator Image information NORMAL PORTRAIT LANDSCAPE NIGHT SCENE BEST SHOT MOVIE MOVIE (PAST) PANORAMA INTERVAL FINE, NORMAL, ECONOMY, TIFF Aperture value Shutter speed value · An out of range aperture or shutter speed causes the corresponding monitor screen value to turn yellow. Movie Recording: recording time . . . . . . . . . . . seconds Panorama: number of images . . . . . . . . . . . P1 to P10 Battery capacity Auto Focus frame · Focusing complete: Green · Focusing failed: Red 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-123). No memory card loaded warning E-25 GETTING ACQUAINTED s Screen when SHIFT INFO is pressed Pressing SHIFT INFO also displays the FUNCTION menu (page E-95). SHIFT INFO MF RESIZE PLAY mode Folder name Image protection indicator File number SHIFT INFO button Metering Mode indicator (multi) (center) (spot) Image size Quality Battery capacity Date/Time White balance (Auto) (Daylight) (Shade) Exposure Mode indicator (program AE) (aperture priority AE) (shutter speed priority AE) (manual) The above indicators do not appear on the PLAY mode monitor screen when the "Indicators" option is turned off (page E-123). (Tungsten) (Fluorescent) (Manual) E-26 GETTING ACQUAINTED s Screen when SHIFT INFO is pressed White balance Flash Mode indicator Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Each press of the SET/DISP button changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below. REC mode Display indicators on (page E-25) Folder name File number Aperture value SET/DISP SET/DISP FUNCTION menu on (page E-26) Metering Mode indicator Exposure Mode indicator Recording Mode indicator Shutter speed value PLAY mode Display indicators on (page E-26) SET/DISP SET/DISP PLAY Mode details on (page E-26) SET/DISP Histogram display on (page E-105) IMPORTANT!· The above indicators may not appear when viewing images recorded using a different digital camera model. · The histogram does not appear for movie images. E-27 GETTING ACQUAINTED Operation Indicator Lamp The Operation lamp shows the operational status of the camera as described below. REC mode Lamp Color Green On Auto focus operation complete Monitor screen turned off due to sleep state activation 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) Amber Red Exposure warning Cannot focus Memory full Data save error Flash is charging. Memory card error Memory card is not formatted Cannot charge the flash SHIFT INFO MF RESIZE Operation lamp · The camera is ready to record when the lamp is off. E-28 GETTING ACQUAINTED PLAY mode Lamp Color Green 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) Red ­ Memory card error Memory card is not formatted No memory card in the camera E-29 GETTING ACQUAINTED Using the Bundled Accessories Attaching the Strap Attach the strap as shown in the illustration below. Using the Lens Cap Always keep the lens cap on the lens whenever you are not using the camera. Large loop Small loop IMPORTANT! Ring Cap holder Attach the lens cap holder to the ring. This protects against accidental loss of the lens cap. s QV-2400UX 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. · 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. E-30 GETTING ACQUAINTED Using the Soft Case Keep the camera in its soft case to protect it when not in use. s QV-2400UX 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. E-31 GETTING ACQUAINTED 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. s Batteries · Four AA-size alkaline batteries: LR6 · Four AA-size lithium batteries: FR6 · Four AA-size nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries: NP-H3 s 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. PUSH 2. Load batteries with their + /- ends facing as shown in the nearby illustration. Loading Batteries Make sure that camera power is turned off whenever loading or replacing batteries. 3. While holding down the release button, slide the battery compartment cover back to its original position to close it. IMPORTANT! [. . . ] 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 · Pressing the button is sometimes required to exit certain setting screens. · See the "Camera Menus" on page E-146 for more information about menu contents. On-screen guidance Items E-44 GETTING ACQUAINTED 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. [. . . ]