User manual CASIO QV-8000SX

[. . . ] LCD Digital Camera QV-8000SX User's Guide English QUICK REFERENCE The section provides a general outline of operational procedures. Loading Batteries (page E-38) Setting the Current Date and Time (page E-44) 1 3 LOCK 2 1 3 LOCK 1 2 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 3). swing it open (2 3 3 2 Load batteries so their plus (+) and minus (­) ends are facing as shown in the illustration. Close the battery compartment cover (1 2 1 2), and then slide the battery compartment cover lock towards the back of the camera to lock the 3 cover in place (3). · Be sure to use the procedure on page E-44 to set the time and date before using the camera for the first time. [. . . ] If you experience problems, use manual focusing (page E-59). There may be some blurring of the image if the subject is fast moving. · In the Night Scene Mode, Quick Shutter records up to 4 consecutive shots. · The contrast of Night Scene Mode images is not affected by changes made using the Record Menu's Contrast (Record Settings) settings. 1. Compose the image and then record it. E-65 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Landscape Mode Recording The Landscape Mode provides clear images from close ups to telephoto. The Landscape Mode records images where everything is in clear focus, from the foreground to the background. You can use the Landscape Mode with the ZOOM slider towards W (wide-angle) to record wide-angle images with clear focus from foreground to background. Monochrome and Sepia Recording Use the following procedure to record an image in monochrome (black and white) or sepia. Note that you cannot convert an image to color after recording it in monochrome or sepia. 1. Use [+] and [­] to select "Color" and then press the shutter button. · On the advanced menu, select "Functions 2" "Color. " 1. Compose the image and then record it. E-66 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Use [+] and [­] to select "B/W" or "Sepia" and then press the shutter button. Portrait Recording In the Portrait Mode, focus is adjusted so the background is slightly blurred, which highlights the subject in the foreground. 5. Compose the image and then record it. 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-67 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 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 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Use this method to avoid camera movement caused when the shutter button is pressed. Self-timer setting 3. Compose the image and then record it. NOTE During self-timer recording, you may find it helpful to rotate the swivel lens mechanism so the monitor screen faces the same direction as the lens. This way you can always see how much time is left until the start time is reached and recording begins. 1. Press . · Each press of cycles the self-timer in the sequence: 10SEC 2SEC Off. · The self-timer is disabled while the Shutter Speed is set to "Bulb". E-68 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Timer You can use the timer to perform any one of the following operations. [. . . ] * When using 48MB/8MB CF card. Image Deletion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single image; all images in a folder; all images in memory (with image protection) Imaging Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2. 7-inch CCD (Total Pixels: 1. 31 million, Effective Pixels; 1. 25 million) E-118 SPECIFICATIONS White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic, fixed (4 modes), manual switching Self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]