QUICK REFERENCE LCD Digital Camera Loading Batteries (page 27) QV-7000SX Be sure to load the four AA size batteries that come with the camera before using it. 1 Owner's Manual 2 3 1 1 LOCK 3 LOCK 2 2 On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery compartment cover lock towards the front of the camera (1) to release the cover. Grasping both sides of the battery compart3). ment cover, swing it open (2 3 • Be sure to use alkaline, lithium or Ni-MH batteries. Never use manganese batteries.
QUICK REFERENCE CONTENTS Deleting Images (page 92) 3 5 2 PRECAUTIONS UNPACKING 21 Slide the Function Switch to PLAY. 34 23 37 GENERAL GUIDE 18 18 18 19 MONITOR SCREEN MEMORY CARDS To insert a memory card into the camera ............ 23 To remove a memory card from the camera ........ 24 Formatting a Memory Card .................................. 25 Double check to make sure that you really want to delete the image you selected. 27 POWER SUPPLY To load batteries ...........................
FEATURES FEATURES Optical Zoom Setup Memory Optical zoom lets you magnify an image to twice its normal size. Using optical zoom in combination with digital zoom lets you zoom up to 8X. Once you register camera settings into Setup Memory, a simple operation returns the camera to the registered settings in an instant. Quick and easy dial operation On-the-spot viewing of images as soon as you shoot them Simply rotate the dial to select the Sports Mode, Night Mode, Sepia, Monochrome, Titling and more.
PRECAUTIONS Monitor Screen PRECAUTIONS GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF THIS UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas). Lens Recording The image shown on the monitor screen during recording is intended for composition purposes only, so its resolution does not match that of the image as it is recorded. The image is recorded in accordance with the resolution setting made with the procedure under “Resolution Settings” on page 44.
GENERAL GUIDE UNPACKING IMPORTANT! • Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist whenever using the camera to protect against accidentally dropping it. • The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera only. Do not use for any other application. • Never swing the camera around by the strap. • Allowing the camera to swing freely from your neck can result in damage to the camera due to its bumping against other objects.
MONITOR SCREEN Pressing DISP causes various indicators to appear on the monitor screen.
MEMORY CARDS MEMORY CARDS 2. Press MENU. Formatting a Memory Card You can format a memory card to delete all of the data stored on it. SETUP, and then press the shutter button. • Memory card problems can be corrected by reformatting the memory card (page 122). Reformatting a memory card deletes all images stored on the card, but you can use a computer to copy the images you want to keep to the computer’s hard disk before reformatting your card.
POWER SUPPLY 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. CAUTION • Use only LR6 (AM-3) type alkaline or FR6 type lithium or Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) dry cell batteries with this camera. Never mix old batteries with new ones. Doing so can result in bursting or leaking of batteries, creating the danger of fire or personal injury.
SETTING THE CURRENT DATE AND TIME POWER SUPPLY 5. Press the shutter button to cycle through the 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. You can even use the TIME STAMP function to “stamp” the date and time inside the image. available settings until the one you want is on the monitor screen. 6.
RECORDING Using the Shutter Button RECORDING • The POWER Switch returns to its original position when you release it. Basic Recording Operation The following steps describe how to operate the shutter button so that Auto Focus has a chance to focus the image. The following describes the basic operation for recording images. 1. Press the shutter button about half way. 1. Slide the Function • The Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image.
RECORDING RECORDING • The monitor screen goes blank and the operation indicator flashes amber while the flash unit is charging. Using the Flash IMPORTANT! • Never use the flash in areas where combustible or explosive gas is present. Doing so creates the danger of fire and explosion. • Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driver’s vision and create the danger of accident.
RECORDING Exposure Compensation This camera features an program AE function that automatically changes shutter speed and aperture in accordance with available light. In addition, you can also manually adjust the exposure to compensate for backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, dark backgrounds, and other special conditions. RECORDING 3. After adjusting the exposure, press the shutter • The exposure compensation value automatically reverts to zero whenever the shutter button is pressed.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Use [+] and [–] to increase or decrease the dis- Manual Focus Manual Focus lets you manually adjust the focus of an image. • Manual focus is indicated by the indicator on the monitor screen. 1. Slide the Function Switch to REC. Using the Macro Feature tance value on the monitor screen, until the one closest to distance you measured in step 3 is displayed.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. After confirming that the Auto Focus operation is complete (operation indicator is green), press the shutter button all the way down to record the image. OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Compose the image on the monitor screen, Sports Mode and then press the shutter button about half way. The sports mode makes it possible to capture sharp recordings of moving objects.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. After composing the image on the monitor screen, press the shutter button about half way and hold it there to activate Auto Focus. 4. After confirming that the Auto Focus operation is complete (operation indicator is green), press the shutter button all the way down to start the self-timer. NOTE During self-timer recording, you may find it helpful to rotate the swivel lens mechanism 180 degrees so the monitor screen faces the same direction as the lens.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS SPOT ........ Measures light in a limited area in the center of the image. Use this setting when you want exposure to be in accordance with the lighting of the subject itself, without being affected by the lighting around the periphery of the subject. SHARPNESS ...... SOFT, NORMAL, HARD This setting is used when recording portraits to control outlines. SOFT ......... Select for a soft image. HARD ........ Select for a sharp image. TIME STAMP .......
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 5. Repeat step 4 for other items, if you want. Initializing Mode Memory 6. After the on/off status of each item is the way Use the following procedure to initialize the mode memory. WB APERTURE OFF OFF To initialize mode memory DIGITAL ZOOM FLASH OFF ON 1. Slide the Function Switch to REC. AF/MF/MACRO METERING OFF ON Item you want it, press MENU. 2. Align the dial with .
PLAYBACK Regrouping Movie Images PLAYBACK 3. Press MENU. 6. Use [+] and [–] to select MOVIE, and then press the shutter button. When you record a movie, the camera automatically groups four images that make up the movie. Transferring a movie to a personal computer causes its images to become ungrouped. If you download the movie back to the camera, you will be unable to play it back as a movie unless you use the following procedure to re-group the images. To re-group movie images 1.
PLAYBACK 7. Use [+] and [–] to select GROUPING, and then press the shutter button. PLAYBACK To ungroup panorama images Using Zoom The following operation lets you magnify an image to twice its normal size. Note that you can zoom only a single still image. 1. Perform steps 1 through 6 under “To re-group panorama images” on page 72. 4. Use [+] and [–] to select VIEW, and then press the shutter button. 2. Use [+] and [–] to select 8.
PLAYBACK To start Auto Play PLAYBACK 5. To stop Auto Play, press any button besides Setting the Auto Play Interval MENU. 1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY. 2. Press MENU. You can use the following operation to set the amount of time that should be allowed between each image during Auto Play (the Auto Play interval). • Note that all buttons are disabled while an image change is in progress.
EDITING IMAGES EDITING IMAGES 4. After confirming that the Auto Focus operation is complete (operation indicator is green), press the shutter button all the way down to record the image. 5. Use [+] and [–] to adjust the brightness of the title image (±30), and then press the shutter button. • The brightness adjustment you make here is stored along with the title image data. 7. Use [+] and [–] to select 3. Press MENU.
USING FOLDERS 5. Use [+] and [–] to select SELECT, and then press the shutter button. USING FOLDERS To Move a Single Image from One Folder to Another 4. Use [+] and [–] to select 7. Use [+] and [–] to select FOLDER, and then press the shutter button. PAGE, and then press the shutter button. IMPORTANT! 6. Use [+] and [–] to select the folder you want, and then press the shutter button.
IMAGE PROTECTION 7. Press the shutter button to toggle image protection on and off. • The indicator in the upper left corner of an image indicates that it is protected. 8. If you want to protect or unprotect other im- IMAGE PROTECTION To Protect and Unprotect Folders 1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY. 4. Use [+] and [–] to select 7. Use [+] and [–] to select ALL (when protecting PROTECT, and then press the shutter button.
DELETING IMAGES 5. Use [+] and [–] to select the image you want to delete. • Protected images are not displayed. DELETING IMAGES NOTE 4. Use [+] and [–] to select To Delete All the Images in a Folder The camera does not maintain open spaces in its memory. Deleting an images causes all images following the deleted image to be shifted up. FOLDER, and then press the shutter button. Protected images (page 88) are not deleted by this procedure. 6.
CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS IMPORTANT! To Connect to a Television DIGITAL Terminal Cables DIGITAL Terminal You can playback images in camera memory on the screen of a connected television. • Computer (page 101) Accessory video cable The type of cable you should use depends on the type of equipment to which you are connecting.
INFRARED DATA TRANSFER INFRARED DATA TRANSFER CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT This camera can perform IrDA data communication with digital equipment that supports IrTran-P protocol. Infrared data transfer capabilities let you exchange image data with another digital camera without physical connection. Connecting to a Personal Computer PC Link Software Special PC Link software available from CASIO makes image data transfers with a personal computer quick and easy.
INFRARED DATA TRANSFER MENU BUTTON OPERATION 1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY. INFRARED DATA TRANSFER 5. Use [+] and [–] to select 8. Press MENU. SEND, and then press the shutter button. • This causes the send standby screen to appear. 2. Press MENU. To Send the Contents of an Entire Folder 1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY. 2. Press MENU. 6. Use [+] and [–] to select PAGE, and then press 9. Align the infrared port of the receiving device the shutter button.
INFRARED DATA TRANSFER Transferring Images Using PC Link Software With PC Link Software, cable-free infrared image data transfer can be performed with a personal computer that supports IrDA1.0 protocol or later. See the documentation that comes with your computer for details on its infrared communication capabilities. Movie images that are uploaded to a personal computer and then download back to the camera cannot be played back as a movie.
USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER Image Files Supported by the Camera • Image files recorded with the CASIO QV-7000SX Digital Camera • JPEG files stored using QV-LINK 2.6 for Windows (1280 x 960 pixels or 640 x 480 pixels JPEG file) • JPEG files stored using QV-CRAFT (1280 x 960 pixels or 640 x 480 pixels JPEG file) USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER CompactFlash Card Precautions Personal Computer • This camera uses management files to manage the sequence and attributes of image files.
TROUBLESHOOTING USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER Saving an HTML File Symptom • When transferring CompactFlash card contents to a hard disk, floppy diskette, MO disk, or other external storage, keep everything in the QVIMG01 folder together. Changing the name of the QVIMG01 folder to a date is a good way to keep track of your images. However, note that you should never delete or modify the QVS file in any way.
MESSAGES TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom All buttons and switches do not operate. Probable Cause Malfunction due to static electrical charge or strong impact. Camera is connected to a computer or QV Color Printer. Remove batteries and disconnect the AC adaptor if you are using one. Restore power and turn the camera on. If this does not work, contact your dealer or an authorized CASIO service provider. 1. Other device does not support IrTran-P protocol. 1.
SPECIFICATIONS Monitor/Viewfinder ............ 2.5-inch TFT, low-glare color HAST LCD (122,100 pixels) Clock ................................... Built-in quartz digital clock; date and time recorded with image; auto calendar up to 2049 Input/Output Terminals .... DIGITAL OUT, VIDEO OUT (NTSC and PAL), AC adaptor connector Infrared Communication .. IrDA1.1 (maximum 1.152Mbps); IrTran-P compliant Power Supply .....................
