LCD Digital Camera QV-2300UX / QV-2800UX User’s Guide All example procedures in this User’s Guide are based on the QV-2300UX. The same procedures also apply to the QV-2800UX, unless specifically noted otherwise.
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-2300UX Lens cap/cap holder The lens cap should be affixed to the lens of the camera when you unpack it.
INTRODUCTION Lens ......................................................................... E-21 Contents E-2 Changing the Lens Angle Installing a Conversion Lens Lens Precautions INTRODUCTION Monitor Screen Indicators ....................................... E-24 REC mode PLAY mode Unpacking ................................................................. E-2 Contents ....................................................................
INTRODUCTION Setting the Current Date and Time ......................... E-44 Setting the Date and Time Selecting the Date Format Time Stamp E-63 E-44 E-45 E-46 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Shooting Portraits .................................................... E-63 Shooting Landscapes ............................................. E-64 E-47 Shooting Night Scenes ........................................... E-65 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Instant Setup Using the Scene Mode .....................
INTRODUCTION Enhancing Certain Colors ....................................... E-85 E-101 DELETING IMAGES Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off ................. E-86 Deleting the Displayed Image ............................... E-101 Specifying Outline Sharpness ................................ E-87 Deleting Selected Images ..................................... E-102 Specifying Color Saturation .................................... E-87 Deleting All Images in Selected Folders ...............
INTRODUCTION Using the HTML Card Browser ............................. E-130 E-113 OTHER SETTINGS Specifying the Card Browser Type Viewing Card Browser File Contents Saving Card Browser Files Turning the Monitor Screen Indicators On and Off ... E-113 E-130 E-132 E-135 Changing the Display Language ........................... E-114 Turning the Confirmation Beep On and Off .......... E-115 E-136 REFERENCE Camera Menus ......................................................
INTRODUCTION Quick Reference Getting Ready 1 Load batteries. 1 2 Insert the memory card. (page E-31) 2 3 1 2 (page E-38) 3 PUSH 3 Set the current time and date.
INTRODUCTION Recording an Image (page E-47) 3 4 Point the camera at the subject, compose the image on the monitor screen, and press the shutter release button half way to focus the image. Press the shutter release button all the way down to record the image. POWE R ON/OFF W MENU T REC 1 Slide the POWER ON/OFF switch to the right to turn on the camera. PLA Y SHIF T INFO MF E-8 RD CA 2 Slide the REC/PLAY selector to “REC”.
INTRODUCTION Playback (page E-94) 3 Use [+] (forward) and [–] (back) to scroll through stored images on the monitor screen. POWE R ON/OFF W MENU T REC 1 Slide the POWER ON/OFF switch to the right to turn on the camera. PLA Y SHIF T INFO MF E-9 RD CA 2 Slide the REC/PLAY selector to “PLAY”.
INTRODUCTION Deleting Images (page E-101) 3 1 6 Use [+] (forward) and [–] (back) to scroll through stored images and display the one you want to delete. Slide the POWER ON/OFF switch to the right to turn on the camera. POWE R ON/OFF W Use [+] and [–] to move the cursor to “Yes” and then press the shutter release button to delete the image you selected. 2 MENU T 5 Double check to make sure you really want to delete the image you selected.
INTRODUCTION • 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-2300UX or the QV-2800UX. • 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.
INTRODUCTION • USB compatibility Connect to your computer for quick and easy image exchanged. Features • High-resolution 2.11-megapixel CCD • 1.8-inch low-glare color LCD (HAST) • HTML File Card Browser Images are displayed on your computer screen in a convenient format. You can view a gallery of image thumbnails on your computer screen.
INTRODUCTION Recording Features Portrait Mode Scene Mode page E-63 Landscape Mode page E-66 Movie Mode page E-64 Night Scene Mode page E-69 Panorama Mode page E-65 page E-71 E-13
INTRODUCTION Interval Mode page E-72 Four exposure modes Program AE, aperture priority AE, shutter speed priority AE, manual exposure pages E-74 to E-79 Three metering modes Multi-pattern, center weighted, spot pages E-80 to E-81 Four focus modes Auto focus, macro, infinity, manual pages E-55 to E-58 E-14
INTRODUCTION • Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera, immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO service provider. Using the camera under these conditions creates the danger of fire and electrical shock. • Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming out of the camera, immediately turn power off and unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet.
INTRODUCTION • Never open the battery compartment cover, disconnect the AC adaptor from the camera or unplug it from the wall socket while recording images. Doing so will not only make storage of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt other image data already stored in camera memory. 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.
INTRODUCTION About the camera’s backlight… • The camera is equipped with a fluorescent light source to provide the back lighting for its LCD. • The normal service life of the backlight is approximately six years, when the camera is used for about two hours a day. • Should the LCD image appear abnormally dark, take the camera to your dealer or an authorized CASIO service provider to have the light source replaced. Note that you will be charged for this replacement.
GETTING ACQUAINTED GETTING ACQUAINTED This section contains important information you should know when trying to operate the camera. General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.
GETTING ACQUAINTED POWER ON/OFF switch Back (page E-36) Zoom slider (page E-50) Monitor screen (page E-24) REC/PLAY selector (page E-47) Operation lamp (page E-26) POWE R ON/OFF W Memory card slot cover MENU (page E-38) T External flash sync terminal REC (pages E-116, 119) PLA Y CA RD (Self-Timer/Delete) button (pages E-60, 101) SHIF T INFO MF (Focus/ Nine Images) button Terminal cap (page E-119) QV-2800UX (pages E-55, 98) SHIFT INFO (Shift/ Information) button (Flash/Folder) butto
GETTING ACQUAINTED Terminals and Ports Bottom VIDEO OUT terminal DIGITAL terminal (page E-116) (page E-116) Tripod screw hole Release button (page E-31) POWER ON/OFF W T NU ME USB VIDEO OUT PUSH DIGITAL DC IN 6V USB port DC IN 6V terminal (page E-116) (page E-35) Battery compartment cover (page E-31) Open Terminal Panel Cover E-20 OPEN
GETTING ACQUAINTED Lens A The swivel lens mechanism lets you easily aim at the angle you want, without changing the position of the camera body. Changing the Lens Angle B A .... Image displayed when recording B .... Display of recorded image IMPORTANT! • Do not use undue force when rotating the lens mechanism and never try to force it past the point where rotation stops naturally. Rough handling can cause the lens mechanism to break and other damage to the camera.
GETTING ACQUAINTED • Wide Conversion Lens LU-8W: 0.7X • Focusing distance when installed QV-2300UX/QV-2800UX: Approximately 1cm to ∞ Installing a Conversion Lens Optionally available conversion lenses change the focal distance, which provides enhanced telephoto or wide-angle capabilities. The method you should use to install a conversion lens depends on your camera model.
GETTING ACQUAINTED IMPORTANT! • Be sure to use the Conversion Lens Adaptor whenever you install a conversion lens or filter. If you don’t, the lens will come into contact with the conversion lens or filter when it extends from the camera, resulting in malfunction. (QV-2300UX only) • Flash is disabled while a conversion lens is being used. • Setting the camera to wide-angle zoom while the Tele Conversion Lens causes shadows around the periphery of the image.
GETTING ACQUAINTED Monitor Screen Indicators The following describes the different indicators and markings that appear on the camera’s monitor screen.
GETTING ACQUAINTED ■ Screen when SHIFT INFO is pressed PLAY mode SHIFT INFO MF Folder name Image protection indicator File number SHIFT INFO button Metering Mode indicator Image size (multi) (center) (spot) Quality Battery capacity White balance (Auto) The above indicators do not appear on the PLAY mode monitor screen when the “Indicators” option is turned off (page E-113).
GETTING ACQUAINTED ■ Screen when SHIFT INFO is pressed White balance Operation Indicator Lamp The Operation lamp shows the operational status of the camera as described below. Flash Mode indicator SHIFT INFO Aperture value Folder name File number Operation lamp Metering Mode indicator Shutter speed value Exposure Mode indicator Recording Mode indicator IMPORTANT! • The above indicators may not appear when viewing images recorded using a different digital camera model.
GETTING ACQUAINTED REC mode Lamp Color Green PLAY mode On Flashing Lamp Color On Green – Auto focus operation complete Please Wait (after power on) Monitor screen turned off due to sleep state activation Image store operation in progress Delete operation in progress Movie store operation in progress Image protection operation in progress Self-timer countdown in progress Making DPOF settings Format operation in progress Format operation in progress Please Wait (after power off) Please Wai
GETTING ACQUAINTED Attaching the Strap Using the Bundled Accessories 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! • 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.
GETTING ACQUAINTED ■ QV-2800UX Attach the neck strap to the ring on the soft case as shown in the illustration. Using the Soft Case Keep the camera in its soft case to protect it when not in use. ■ QV-2300UX Soft case 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. Ring Flap Soft case strap Use the buckle on the soft case strap to adjust the length of the soft case strap.
GETTING ACQUAINTED Flap IMPORTANT! 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. • Never put any other objects besides the camera into the soft case. • The strap that comes with the camera is intended for use with the soft case only. Never use it for any other purpose. • Never swing the camera around by the soft case strap.
GETTING ACQUAINTED 1. While holding down the re- Power Requirements lease 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. 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.
GETTING ACQUAINTED ● Battery Life Guidelines The battery life guideline 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 guarantee that batteries will provide the amount of service indicated. Low temperatures and continued use reduce battery life. Type of Operation Recording one image per minute under the above conditions reduces battery life to about one sixth of that noted above.
GETTING ACQUAINTED ● About rechargeable batteries Use only the nickel-metal hydride batteries (NP-H3) that are available from your dealer as options for this camera. Proper camera operation is not guaranteed when other rechargeable batteries are used. AC Adaptor/Charger : BC-3HA Nickel-metal hydride batteries (4-battery set)/Quick Charger Set : BC-1HB4 Nickel-metal hydride batteries (4-battery set) : NP-H3P4 The following examples show how alkaline battery life changes under different conditions.
GETTING ACQUAINTED • 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 the camera normally become warm as they discharge. Battery Handling Precautions Incorrect use or handling of batteries can cause them to leak or burst and create the danger of serious damage to your camera. Be sure to note the following important precautions to avoid problems with batteries.
GETTING ACQUAINTED Using AC Power AC Adaptor precautions Use the adaptor as shown below to power the camera from a household power outlet. • Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage is outside the rating marked on the AC adaptor. Doing so can create the danger of fire or electrical shock. Use only the optional AC adaptor specified for this camera. • Do not allow the AC adaptor power cord to become cut or damaged, do not place heavy objects on it, and keep it away from heat.
GETTING ACQUAINTED • Be sure to turn off power 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. You also 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.
GETTING ACQUAINTED To power save settings • In the PLAY mode, Auto Power Off trigger time is fixed at five minutes. 1. Turn on the camera and slide the REC/PLAY • Sleep is disabled in the PLAY mode. selector to “REC”. • Performing any button operation while the monitor is asleep immediately wakes it up and restores normal operation. 2. Press MENU. TION”, and then press the shutter release button.
GETTING ACQUAINTED 2. As shown in the Memory Cards illustration, slide the memory card into the slot and push it in as far as it will go. This camera uses a memory card (CompactFlash card or microdrive) for image storage. IMPORTANT! • If the Eject button is extended, press it in before sliding the memory card into the slot. • Make sure that the power of the camera is turned off before you insert or remove a memory card.
GETTING ACQUAINTED 5. Close the memory card Removing a Memory Card from the Camera slot cover. 1. Open the memory card slot cover. IMPORTANT! • Insert only memory cards into the memory card slot. Inserting any other type of card can cause malfunction. • Should water or any other foreign matter get into the memory card slot, immediately turn off power, unplug the AC adaptor, and contact your original retailer or nearest CASIO Service Provider.
GETTING ACQUAINTED • Use [+] and [–] to select each menu item, and press the shutter release button to advance to the next menu. Formatting a Memory Card You can format a memory card to delete all of the data stored on it. 3. In response to the confirmation message that IMPORTANT! appears, use [+] and [–] to select “Yes” to format or “No” to exit, and then press the shutter release button.
GETTING ACQUAINTED • Formatting is recommended for any memory card that you suspect contains corrupted image data (due to a DECODE ERROR, strange image colors, malformed images) or newly purchased memory cards. Memory Card Precautions • Images cannot be recorded with this camera unless a memory card is installed in it. • Be sure to use only CASIO brand CompactFlash cards. Proper operation with other memory cards is not guaranteed.
GETTING ACQUAINTED • Never turn off camera power or subject the camera to impact while the card access lamp is flashing. Doing so can cause malfunction of the microdrive. • The microdrive is a very high precision device. Dropping the camera can result in malfunction of the microdrive, even though the camera is undamaged. Take extra care when handling the camera while the microdrive is installed. • The microdrive has very large storage capacity.
GETTING ACQUAINTED Example Displays Menu Screens Pressing MENU displays the menu screen. The contents of the menu screen depend on whether you are in the PLAY mode or REC mode. The following procedure shows operation in the REC mode as an example. REC mode, page 1 Items 1. Slide the POWER ON/OFF switch to the right to turn on the camera. 2. Slide the REC/PLAY selector to “REC”. On-screen guidance • To perform a menu operation in the PLAY mode, slide the REC/PLAY selector to “PLAY”.
GETTING ACQUAINTED Setting the Date and Time 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. You can even use the time stamp function to “stamp” the date and time inside the image. 1. Turn on the camera, and then use the REC/ PLAY selector to select either “REC” or “PLAY”. 2. Press MENU. 3.
GETTING ACQUAINTED 4. Select and change the digits on the screen to Selecting the Date Format set the current date and time. You can use the following procedure to select one of the three different date formats. 1. Turn on the camera, and then use the REC/ Green marker PLAY selector to select either “REC” or “PLAY”. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “Date Style” using one of the following Shutter release button: Moves the green marker. two key operations, and then press the shutter release button.
GETTING ACQUAINTED 4. Use [+] and [–] to select the setting you want to 1. Turn on the camera and then slide the REC/ use, and then press the shutter release button to apply it. PLAY selector to “REC”. 2. Press MENU. Example: October 18, 2000 3. Select “FUNCTION” “Time Stamp”, and then press the shutter release button. Year/Month/Day: 00/10/18 Day/Month/Year: 18/10/00 Month/Day/Year: 10/18/00 4.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 4. Compose the image on the monitor screen so This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image. the point on which you want to focus is inside the Focus frame. Recording a Simple Snapshot The camera’s Program AE Mode (P Mode) is for simple snapshots. In this mode, the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for you in accordance with subject brightness. Focus frame 1. Before turning on the camera, remove its lens cap. 5.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • You can find out the status of the Auto Focus operation by checking the color of the focus frame and the status of the operation lamp. If you see this SHIFT INFO • Recorded images are temporarily stored in a buffer, from which they are stored to the memory card installed in the camera. You can continue to store images as long as there is space available in the buffer.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING About the REC Mode Monitor Screen ■ Fixed Focusing Distances • The image shown on the monitor screen in the REC mode is a simplified image for composing purposes. The actual image is recorded in accordance with the image quality setting currently selected on your camera. The image recorded on the memory card has much better resolution and detail than the REC mode monitor screen image.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Image Recording when the Battery is Low Using Zoom To protect against unexpected loss of image data, images are recorded one-by-one whenever the battery level is indicated as or lower. The message “Press to cancel save.” appears on the monitor screen during the save operation under this condition. As long as you do not press , the save operation continues and takes a few seconds to complete.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 4. Select the setting you want, and then press the NOTES shutter release button to apply it. • Changing the optical zoom factor also affects the lens aperture value. • The lens aperture value indicated on the camera is the aperture when optical zoom is 1X. Using a higher optical zoom setting results in a higher aperture value (smaller aperture). • Use of a tripod is recommended for telephoto shots to avoid blurring of the image due to camera movement.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • Each press of cycles through the available flash modes described below. Using the Flash The following describes various flash settings you can make to suit the type of image you are trying to record. To do this Have the flash fire automatically when required (Auto Flash) 1. Enter the REC mode. Turn off the flash (Flash Off) Always fire the flash (Flash On) 2. Press to cycle through the available flash modes until the indicator for the one you want is on the monitor screen.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Flash Status Indicators Adjusting the Flash Intensity You can check the current flash unit status by checking the monitor screen indicator and operation lamp while the shutter release button is pressed about half way down. Use the following procedure to adjust the intensity of the flash when it fires. 1. Enter the REC mode. 2. Press MENU. SHIFT INFO 3. Select “FUNCTION” “Flash Intensity”, and then press the shutter release button. MF 4.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • The flash unit does not charge when battery power is too low to charge the flash. The (Flash Off) indicator appears to warn you that the flash will not fire correctly, which may affect exposure of the image. Replace batteries as soon as possible when this happens. • Red-eye reduction may not work well when the camera is not pointed directly at the subject or when the subject is far from the camera.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Auto Focus Mode Selecting the Focus Mode As its name suggests, the Auto Focus Mode adjusts focus automatically whenever you press the shutter release button about half way down. The following shows the relationship between optical zoom factor and the focusing distance for Auto Focus. You can use the following procedure to select from among four different focus modes: Auto Focus, Macro, Infinity, and Manual Focus. 1. Enter the REC mode. 2.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Macro Mode The Macro Mode automatically sets the focus for close-up shooting. Focus adjustment starts automatically whenever you press the shutter release button about half way down. The following shows the relationship between optical zoom factor and the focusing distance for the Macro Mode. Focus frame QV-2300UX QV-2800UX • You can find out the status of the Auto Focus operation by checking the color of the focus frame and the status of the operation lamp.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Infinity Mode Using the Manual Focus Mode The Infinity Mode sets the focus near infinity. It is a good choice for scenery and other far-off subjects. Focus adjustment starts automatically whenever you press the shutter release button about half way down. With Manual Focus, you make the required focus settings by hand. The following shows the relationship between optical zoom factor and the focusing distance for the Manual Focus Mode. 1.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 3. Press the shutter release button to stop the Using Focus Lock indicator flashing and fix the image focus at its current level. Normally, Auto Focus automatically focuses on the object that is inside the focus frame. Focus lock is a technique you can use in the Auto Focus, Macro( ), and Infinity ( ) modes that lets you lock the focus on a subject and then move the camera so the focus frame is pointed at another subject when you record.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 2. While keeping the shutter release button de- Specifying Image Size and Quality pressed half way, move the camera and compose the image as you want. You can specify the image size and image quality to suit the type of image you are recording. 1. Enter the REC mode. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “FUNCTION” “Size/Quality”, and then press the shutter release button. 4. Select the size and quality setting you want, 3.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! Using the Self-timer • The values in the table below are all approximate, and are affected by the types of images you record and other factors. • To determine the number of images that can be stored on a memory card of a different capacity, multiply the capacities in the table below, by the appropriate value. • Note that the maximum number of images that can be stored in a single folder is 250.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To do this Turn the self-timer off Record 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed Record two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed Select this setting Exposure Compensation No display Whenever program AE, shutter speed priority AE, or aperture priority AE is selected as the exposure mode, you can adjust the exposure compensation value (EV value) within the range shown below in order to compensate for current lighting conditions.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 3. After the EV value is the way you want, press EV value the shutter release button to record the image. [+] : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best for light colored subjects and backlit subjects. IMPORTANT! • When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation. • An EV value setting you make remains in effect until you change it.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS This section describes more advanced recording operations that are also provided by this camera. NOTE • You can blur the background even more by using the zoom slider adjust to maximum telephoto. Shooting Portraits The Portrait Mode blurs the background slightly, which makes the foreground subject stand out better. 1. Enter the REC mode. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “PORTRAIT” (Portrait Mode), and then press the shutter release button. 4.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTES Shooting Landscapes • You can add more depth from the foreground to background, and also create a greater feeling of horizontal expanse by using the zoom slider to adjust to maximum wide-angle. • Using the Landscape Mode indoors, in a shaded location, or in any other areas where lighting is dim can result in distant objects being out of focus. The Landscape Mode brings everything from distant scenery to close foreground objects into focus. 1. Enter the REC mode. 2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE Shooting Night Scenes • You can use the Night Scene Mode in combination with flash for slow sync shooting of people against a twilight or night scene background. The Night Scene Mode uses longer exposure to produce beautiful night scene images. IMPORTANT! • The shutter speed is quite slow in the Night Scene Mode, so be sure to use a tripod to hold the camera steady. • Auto Focus is difficult in the dark. If you experience problems, use manual focusing (page E-57).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Composition Outline With certain Scene Mode images, a composition outline appears on the monitor screen to aid you when composing your image. The Auto Focus Frame is also adjusted on the monitor screen, so it is in the appropriate location to suit the composition outline. Instant Setup Using the Scene Mode The Scene Mode comes with a library of 28 different images.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Enter the REC mode. NOTES • Scene Mode images are not images recorded using this camera. They are intended for reference purposes only. • The actual conditions that are present when you record your image may make it impossible to correctly obtain all of the effects of the Scene Mode image you select. • After selecting an image in the Scene Mode, you can adjust camera settings manually as you normally do.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Enter the REC mode. Registering Your Own Scene Setups 2. Press MENU. You can register the settings of any image recorded with a CASIO QV-2300UX camera as a “user setup” for the Scene Mode (page E-66). After you register a user setup, you can recall it just as you do with other scenes in the Scene Mode. 3. Select “SCENE” (Scene Mode), and then press the shutter release button.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 6. The camera returns to the REC mode after reg- Recording a Movie istration is complete. Now you can use the procedure under “Instant Setup Using the Scene Mode” on page E-66 to select a scene and record an image. You can record movies that are approximately 16 seconds long. There are two movie recording modes: past and normal.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Select “MOVIE (PAST)” (Movie Past Mode), To record a movie using the normal mode and then press the shutter release button. 1. Enter the REC mode. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “MOVIE” (Movie Mode), and then press 4. When you are ready to record, press the shutter release button all the way down. • Auto Focus continues to adjust the focus as the subject moves. the shutter release button. 5. Follow the subject with the camera, and press 4.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Press the shutter release button to record the Shooting Panoramas first image. The Panorama Mode lets you digitally stitch together multiple images to create a sweeping panorama. • The right edge of the first image remains on the left side of the monitor screen to help you compose the second image of the panorama. Right edge of previous image 1. Enter the REC mode. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “PANORAMA” (Panorama Mode), and then press the shutter release button. 5.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE Shooting at Fixed Intervals • The camera uses the same exposure and white balance settings in effect when the first image of the panorama is recorded for recording all of the other images of the panorama. The Interval Mode lets you specify the number of images you want to shoot, the interval between shots, and the time to start shooting. It provides you with the following three types of interval shooting.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Specify a value for “Shots” and then press the 8. Make exposure mode, metering mode, white shutter release button. balance, and other image settings you want. • You can skip this step if you want to shoot only a single image. 9. Compose the image so the subject is in the focus frame, and press the shutter release button all the way down. • Select “MAX shots” when you want the camera to keep recording images until its memory card becomes full.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Canceling an Interval Mode Timer Operation Specifying the Exposure Mode You can select from among the four exposure modes listed below. You can change the shutter mode setting while in any of the record modes. Sliding the POWER ON/OFF switch to the right to turn on the camera while an Interval Mode timer operation is being performed cancels the operation, which is indicated by the message “Interval operation cancelled” on the monitor screen.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Aperture Priority AE 1. Enter the REC mode. The A Mode (aperture priority AE) is the opposite of the S Mode. It lets you specify an aperture setting and automatically adjusts shutter speed accordingly. A larger aperture decreases depth of field, which is the zone of sharp focus in a scene. Conversely, a smaller aperture increases depth of field. 2. Press MENU. Large Aperture 3. Select “FUNCTION” “Exposure Mode”, and then press the shutter release button. 4.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS To do this Decrease aperture Increase aperture Shutter Speed Priority AE Press this button [+] [–] The S Mode (shutter speed priority AE) lets you specify a shutter speed and automatically adjusts aperture accordingly. 6. Press the shutter release button to record the Fast (1/1000) image. Slow (1/30) IMPORTANT! • It is often difficult to obtain proper brightness when shooting a subject that is very dark or very light.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Select “FUNCTION” IMPORTANT! “Exposure Mode”, and then press the shutter release button. • It is often difficult to obtain proper brightness when shooting a subject that is very dark or very light. In such a case, try different shutter speed settings to find the one that produces the best results. • When the Shutter Speed is set to “BULB”, exposure continues as long as you depress the shutter button.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Select “M” (Manual), and then press the shut- • A shutter speed slower than 1/8 second can cause the brightness of the image on the monitor screen to be different from the brightness of the image that is recorded. Slower speeds can also cause exposure of the image to be outside the AE range, making it impossible to achieve a proper aperture setting. ter release button. 5. Use [+] and [–] to specify the shutter speed.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 6. While holding down SHIFT INFO, use [+] and [–] Quick Exposure Mode Selection to select the aperture value you want. You can also use the following procedure to change the exposure mode, without going through the menu. 1. Enter the REC mode. 2. While holding down SHIFT INFO, press to cycle through the exposure mode icons on the monitor screen in the sequence shown below. Aperture • To do this Decrease aperture Increase aperture Press this button [+] [–] 7.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Multi: Selecting the Metering Mode This mode takes readings across the entire image, and provides balanced exposure settings. Use the following procedure to specify multi metering, spot metering, or center-weighted metering as the metering mode. Center: 1. Enter the REC mode. This mode takes readings at the center of the image. 2. Press MENU. Spot: 3. Select “FUNCTION” “Metering”, and then press the shutter release button.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Quick Metering Mode Selection Setting the Sensitivity Level You can also use the following procedure to change the metering mode, without going through the menu. Use the following procedure to specify the sensitivity level. 1. Enter the REC mode. 1. Enter the REC mode. 2. Press MENU. 2. While holding down SHIFT INFO, press to cycle through the metering mode icons on the monitor screen in the sequence shown below. • (multi) (center) 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Using the Filter Function • Higher sensitivity can increase the chance of noise in the image. • Higher sensitivity can make it difficult to obtain proper focus using Auto Focus. It does not change the minimum brightness required for Auto Focus. • Regardless of the setting you make here, a sensitivity setting of ISO 80 is used automatically whenever you shoot with flash and whenever the S Mode (shutter speed priority AE) is selected.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE Selecting White Balance • Use “Daylight” for shooting in the Night Scene Mode. You can also use manual white balance if the “Daylight” setting does not produce the desired results. Selecting the right type of white balance can help to make the colors of a subject appear most natural under the type of lighting that is available. Adjusting White Balance Manually 1. Enter the REC mode.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 5. Point the camera at a piece of white paper or Quick White Balance Selection other similar object so it completely fills the monitor screen, and then press the shutter release button. You can also use the following procedure to change the white balance, without going through the menu. • This performs white balance adjustment and returns to the REC mode screen. 1. Enter the REC mode.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTES Enhancing Certain Colors • The filter function (page E-82) produces the same effect as if a piece of colored cellophane paper were held in front of the lens of the camera. Color enhancement, on the other hand, alters the characteristics of the image to enhance specific color components. • If color enhancement and the filter function (page E82) are both turned on at the same time, the filter function is given priority (color enhancement is not performed).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Select the setting you want, and then press the Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off shutter release button. You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you compose your images before recording them. To do this Turn the grid off Turn the grid on 1. Enter the REC mode. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “FUNCTION” “Grid”, and then press the shutter release button.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Outline Sharpness Specifying Color Saturation Use the following procedure to control the sharpness of image outlines. Use the following procedure to control the saturation of image colors. 1. Enter the REC mode. 1. Enter the REC mode. 2. Press MENU. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “FUNCTION” 3. Select “FUNCTION” 4. Select the setting you want, and then press the 4.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Contrast Specifying Power On Default Settings Use the following procedure to control the difference between the light areas and dark areas of the image. Configuring the camera’s “mode memory” controls power on default settings. Turning a mode memory item on specifies that the setting of the item when the camera is turned off should be restored when the camera is turned back on again.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS To do this when the camera is turned on Select this Restore the item’s last setting when power was turned off On Restore the item’s factory default setting Off (default) Resetting the Camera Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera’s settings to their initial defaults as shown under “Camera Menus” on page E-136. 1. Enter the REC mode or PLAY mode.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Changing REC mode FUNCTION Menu Settings Using the Shortcut Buttons Using the Camera’s Shortcut Features The shortcut features of the camera help to make it quicker and easier to obtain the REC mode setup you want. There are three shortcut procedures that you can use.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. While holding down SHIFT INFO, press one of To assign REC mode FUNCTION menu items to shortcut buttons the shortcut buttons to cycle through the settings of the item assigned to the button. The current setting of each button is indicated by an icon above the button. 1. Enter the REC mode. 2. Press MENU. Button REC mode FUNCTION Menu Item Icon 3. Use [+] and [–] to select “FUNCTION”, and then Setting press the shutter release button.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • The following example shows the Filter setting screen. • Assigning a menu item to a shortcut button changes the icon that appears above the button when SHIFT INFO is pressed in the REC mode as shown below. Button Default Setting Icon Icon After Assignment SET 1 SET 2 • You can assign any of the items marked with “쑗” in the table under “Camera Menus” on page E-136 to a shortcut button.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. While holding down SHIFT INFO use [+] (for- Directly Accessing the REC mode FUNCTION Menu ward) and [–] (back) to cycle through the settings of the currently selected item. When in the REC mode, you can hold down SHIFT INFO and press MENU to display the FUNCTION menu. Cycling through REC mode FUNCTION Menu Settings You can use this shortcut to cycle through the settings of REC mode FUNCTION menu items without displaying the setting screen for the item. 1.
PLAYBACK PLAYBACK You can use the camera’s built in monitor screen to play back recorded images. NOTES • Holding down [+] or [–] scrolls images at high speed. • In order to allow for faster playback image scrolling, the image that initially appears on the monitor screen is a preview image, which is of somewhat lower quality than the actual display image. The actual display image appears about three seconds after the preview image. This does not apply to images copied from another digital camera.
PLAYBACK 3. Press the shutter release button to start play- Playing a Movie ing the movie. Use the following procedure to play back a movie recorded in the Movie Mode. • The following describes operations that are available during movie playback. 1. Enter the PLAY mode. 2. Use [+] and [–] to scroll through the images on the monitor screen until the movie you want to play is displayed.
PLAYBACK 3. Press the shutter release button to start play- Playing a Panorama ing the panorama. Use the following procedure to play back a panorama recorded in the Panorama Mode. • The following describes operations that are available during panorama playback. 1. Enter the PLAY mode. 2. Use [+] and [–] to scroll through the images on the monitor screen until the panorama you want to play is displayed.
PLAYBACK Enlarging the Playback Image 2X Use the following procedure to enlarge the playback image on the screen. You can select either 2X or 4X enlargement. 1. Enter the PLAY mode. 2. Use [+] and [–] to display the image you want to enlarge. 3. Press MENU. 4X 4. Select “ZOOM”, and then press the shutter release button to enlarge the image. • The following describes operations that are available while an enlarged image is on the playback screen.
PLAYBACK If you want to do this Do this Display on-screen guidance messages Press SHIFT INFO. Shift the view right Press [+]. Shift the view left Press [–]. Shift the view upwards Press Shift the view downwards Press Cycle the enlargement in the sequence: 1X 2X 4X normal size Operate the zoom slider. Return the image to normal size Press the shutter release button. Displaying the 9-image View The following procedure displays nine images on the monitor screen at the same time. 1.
PLAYBACK 3. Use [+] and [–] to move the pointer to the image Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View you want to select, and then press the shutter release button. • This displays the single-image view of the selected image. 1. Display the 9-image view. 2. Press SHIFT INFO. • This causes a pointer to appear in the upper left corner of the monitor screen.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Using the Slide Show Feature Slide Show automatically plays back images in sequence at a fixed interval. 1. Enter the PLAY mode. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “SLIDE SHOW”, and then press the shutter release button. • This starts the slide show. • Pressing MENU at this point displays a screen for setting the interval between image changes within the range of three to 30 seconds. 4. To stop Slide Show, press any button besides the shutter release button.
DELETING IMAGES DELETING IMAGES Your camera lets you use any one of the following four methods to delete images from its memory. You can delete the currently displayed image, one or more selected images, all the images in one or more selected folders, or all the images in the camera’s memory. Deleting the Displayed Image Use the following procedure when you want to delete the image that is currently on the monitor screen. 1. Enter the PLAY mode. IMPORTANT! • Image deletion cannot be undone.
DELETING IMAGES NOTE Deleting Selected Images • The camera does not maintain open spaces in its memory. Deleting an image causes images following the deleted image to be shifted up to fill in the empty space created by the deletion. The following procedure lets you select one or more image for deletion. 1. Enter the PLAY mode. 100-1 100-2 100-3 100-4 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “DELETE” “Select”, and then press the shutter release button. 100-1 100-2 100-3 4.
DELETING IMAGES • Any image marked with the icon is marked for deletion. It will be deleted when you perform the next step of this procedure. • Note that the image that was on the monitor screen when you pressed MENU in step 2 appears first with its icon turned on. • You can repeat steps 4 and 5 to mark and unmark multiple images if you want. 6. Press Deleting All Images in Selected Folders Use the following procedure to select one or more folder for deletion of all their images. 1. Enter the PLAY mode.
DELETING IMAGES • Any folder with the icon is marked for deletion. All its images will be deleted when you perform the next step of this procedure. • Note that the folder whose image was on the monitor screen when you pressed MENU in step 2 appears first with its icon turned on. • You can repeat steps 4 and 5 to mark and unmark multiple folders if you want. 6. Press Deleting All Unprotected Images Use the following procedure when you want to delete all of the images currently on the camera’s memory card.
MANAGING IMAGES MANAGING IMAGES The image management capabilities of the camera make it easy to keep track of images. You can protect images against deletion, and even use its DPOF feature to specify images for printing. Folders and Files Whenever you shoot an image, the camera automatically creates a folder for the current date (as kept by the camera’s built in clock). Any images you shoot on a particular day are all stored as image files inside the same folder.
MANAGING IMAGES Files Each folder can contain up to 250 image files. If you try to save the 251st image to a folder, the camera automatically creates a new folder and stores the image there. The names assigned to files are based on the current date, as shown below. Example: 26th image shot on November 7 Month • In addition to image files, memory cards also contain a number of other files used by the system for image data management.
MANAGING IMAGES Selecting a Folder for Playback Protecting Images Against Deletion Use the following procedure to select a particular folder and play back the image files it contains. Image protection guards against accidental deletion of images stored on the camera’s memory card. A protected image cannot be deleted until it is unprotected (page E-101). You can protect and unprotect a single specific image, all the images in a particular folder, or all images currently on the memory card. 1.
MANAGING IMAGES 5. Press the shutter release button to toggle the displayed image’s icon on and off. Protecting and Unprotecting All Images in Selected Folders 1. Enter the PLAY mode. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “PROTECT” “Folder”, and then press the shutter release button. 4. Use [+] and [–] to display the folder whose im• Any image marked with the icon is marked for protection. It will be protected when you perform the next step of this procedure. Any image without the icon will be unprotected.
MANAGING IMAGES • Any folder with the icon is marked for protection. All its images will be protected when you perform the next step of this procedure. All images in any folder without the icon will be unprotected. Protecting and Unprotecting All Images • You can repeat steps 4 and 5 to turn on the for multiple folders if you want. 2. Press MENU. 6. Press icon to protect the images in all the folders marked for protection, and unprotect the images in the unmarked folders. 1. Enter the PLAY mode. 3.
MANAGING IMAGES DPOF The letters “DPOF” stand for “Digital Print Order Format”, which is a format for recording on a memory card or other medium which digital camera images should be printed and how many copies of the image should be printed. Then you can print on a DPOF-compatible printer or at a professional print service from the memory card in accordance with the file name and number of copies settings recorded on the card.
MANAGING IMAGES To do this Press this button Decrease the number of copies value SHIFT INFO Making DPOF Settings for Particular Folders Increase the number of copies value 1. Enter the PLAY mode. Toggle printing of the recording date on and off 2. Press MENU. • An image selected for printing is marked by the icon. 3. Select “DPOF” • An image for which printing of the recording date is turned on is marked with the icon.
MANAGING IMAGES Making DPOF Settings of All Images on the Memory Card 1. Enter the PLAY mode. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “DPOF” “All”, and then press the shutter release button. 4. Use the button operations described below to 5. After you are finished making the settings you make the DPOF settings you want.
OTHER SETTINGS OTHER SETTINGS 3. Select the setting you want, and then press the Turning the Monitor Screen Indicators On and Off shutter release button. You can use the procedure below to turn the following monitor screen indicators on and off: exposure mode, memory capacity, image size, image protection indicator, folder name, file number, battery capacity. 1. Enter the REC mode or PLAY mode. 2.
OTHER SETTINGS 4. Select the setting you want, and then press the Changing the Display Language Use the following procedure to switch the display language between English and Japanese. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “Language” using one of the following two key operations, and then press the shutter release button. PLAY mode Select this on the menu screen “FUNCTION” “SET UP” “Language” “SET UP” To do this Display on-screen text in English Display on-screen text in Japanese 1.
OTHER SETTINGS 4. Select the setting you want, and then press the Turning the Confirmation Beep On and Off Use the following procedure to turn the beep that sounds each time you press a button on and off. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “Beep” using one of the following two key operations, and then press the shutter release button. PLAY mode Select this on the menu screen “FUNCTION” “SET UP” “Beep” “SET UP” To do this Turn on the confirmation beep Turn off the confirmation beep 1.
CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Your camera has three terminals for connection to external equipment: a VIDEO OUT terminal, a DIGITAL terminal, and a USB port. You can use these terminals to connect the camera to a television, VCR, computer, or other external equipment. The QV2800UX also includes an external flash sync terminal that can be used to connect a commercially available flash unit.
CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT IMPORTANT! Connecting to a Television • Be sure to turn off both the camera and the other equipment before making any connections. • Check the documentation that comes with your other equipment for information you may need to know when making connections. • Leaving the same image displayed on a television or computer display screen for very long periods can cause the image to be “burned in” on the screen.
CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT 1. Use the video cable to connect the camera to IMPORTANT! the television as shown in the illustration. • When you have PAL selected as the video signal output mode, the monitor screen is turned off when you connect the cable to the VIDEO OUT terminal. 2. Perform the required operation on the TV to set it up for video input. • See the documentation that comes with your television for information about how to do this. 3.
CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Connecting the Wired Remote Controller to the Camera Connecting an External Flash Unit (QV-2800UX Only) The optionally available wired remote controller lets you operate the camera with touching it. This capability helps to avoid the effects of unintended camera movement when shooting at slow shutter speeds or with high telephoto settings with the camera mounted on a tripod. You can also use it to scroll through images during presentations on a TV screen.
CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Attaching an External Flash Unit Always make sure that the external flash unit is turned off before attaching it to detaching it from the camera. Leaving the flash unit on can cause it to fire unexpectedly. External flash unit Tripod hole Bracket 1. Point the lens of the camera straight forward, so it matches the optical axis of the external flash. 2. Attach the external flash unit to its bracket, and affix the bracket to the camera’s tripod hole.
CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT 4. Turn on camera power and make the required IMPORTANT! camera settings. • Exposure Mode: M (Manual Exposure) • Shutter Speed: Around 1/60 (Actual setting should be in accordance with aperture setting.) • For maximum brightness of areas that are not reached by flash illumination, use the camera’s maximum aperture opening (F3.2). • White Balance: Sunlight • Flash Mode: (Off) 5.
CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT • Camera aperture (F) values are based on the widest optical zoom (1X). Using telephoto can cause slight lens darkness. Adjust the aperture and ISO sensitivity settings of the external flash unit and the camera as required when using optical zoom. • When using a zoom flash, set the coverage angle of the flash for a focal distance of 40mm or less. • The optical axis of the lens may not match that of the external flash unit, even if the lens is pointed straight forward.
CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT ■ Connecting to a Computer with the USB Cable The camera’s USB port and accessories make it easy to connect to a computer equipped with a USB port for image data uploading and downloading. First install the USB driver software from the bundled CD-ROM disc on your computer, and then use its special USB cable to connect. Once connected, your computer recognizes the camera as an external storage device.
CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT • Never disconnect the USB cable while a data communication operation is in progress. Doing so can corrupt memory data. • USB data communication is supported in both the REC mode and PLAY mode. • Be sure to disconnect the USB cable from the camera and computer after you are finished exchanging data. • You cannot turn off the camera while the USB cable is connected. Disconnect the USB cable first when you want to turn off the camera.
CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT IMPORTANT! Using a Memory Card to Transfer Image Data • Be sure to turn off the camera, computer, and all peripherals connected to the computer (monitor, hard disk, etc.) before connecting the camera to the computer. • After connecting the camera to the computer, slide the REC/PLAY selector to “PLAY”, and then turn on the camera. Data communication with a computer is disabled while the camera is in the REC mode.
CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT ■ Computer Equipped with a PC Card Slot For this configuration, you will need to purchase a separately available CASIO PC Card Adapter (CA-10). See the instructions that come with the PC Card Adapter for information about how to use it. Memory Card Data Images recorded with this camera and other data is stored on the memory card using DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) protocol.
CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT ■ Folder and File Contents • Parent Folder Contents: All files used by the digital camera Memory Card File Structure <¥DCIM¥> INDEX.HTM QVCAM.QVS (Parent Folder) (Card Browser Main File) (Management File) HTML INDEX2.HTM MENU.HTM (Card Browser Folder) Card Browser Files: Files and folders required for the Card Browser display ( • Card Browser Main File Contents: Template for card browser, which is used for viewing image previews with a web browser ) ...
CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT • Preview Image File Contents: Preview images of still image and movie files used for temporary playback and card browser previews • DPOF File Folder Contents: DPOF files NOTE • A memory card’s actual file structure may differ somewhat in accordance with the type of Card Browser you are using (page E-130).
CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT • We also strongly recommend that after transferring data from a memory card to other external storage that you reformat the memory card and delete its contents before using it to record more images. • The camera formats memory cards using ATA format, which means that a Macintosh sees all memory card files a text files.
CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Specifying the Card Browser Type Using the HTML Card Browser The camera’s Card Browser generates HTML files that let you see a table of image thumbnails for easy selection, and even view the properties of each image. • Card Browser files can be viewed using the Web browsers listed below. Movie files require QuickTime. 1. Enter the REC mode or PLAY mode. 2. Press MENU. 3.
CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT 4. Select the Card Browser setting you want. 5. After selecting the setting you want, press the shutter release button. When you want this To turn off the Card Browser (no HTML files generated) Maximum performance, including access to image properties and slideshow capabilities • This format uses high-level Java Script, and Select this • When a Card Browser type is selected, a file named “INDEX.HTM” is created inside the “DCIM” folder whenever you turn off the camera.
CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT IMPORTANT! Viewing Card Browser File Contents • When the Card Browser is turned on, the monitor screen goes blank when you turn off the camera, but the operation lamp continues to flash for some time as the camera internally creates Card Browser files. Performing any of the operations listed below while the operation lamp is flashing not only stops creation of Card Browser files, it can also result in corruption of the image data on the memory card.
CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT 3. Use your Web browser to open the file named 4. You can click the following items on the screen “INDEX.HTM”. to perform the operations described below. • This displays a gallery of thumbnails for all the images contained in the oldest image folder on the memory card.
CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT • Image Properties The following is the information provided by the Image Properties screen.
CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT 5. To exit the Card Browser, simply quit your Web browser. Saving Card Browser Files • To save Card Browser files, use a USB cable connection (page E-123) or memory card transfer (page E-125) to copy the folder named “DCIM” on the memory card to a hard disk, floppy diskette, MO disk, or other external storage. Never use your computer to edit or delete files, to add new images, or to delete images.
REFERENCE REFERENCE Camera Menus The following shows lists of menus that appear in the REC mode and PLAY mode, and their settings. • The settings that are underlined in the following table are initial defaults. • “쑗” indicates items that can be included as part of a shortcut (page E-91).
REFERENCE Mode Memory FUNCTION SET UP Focus Off / On 쑗 Digital Zoom Flash Intensity Off / On Off / On 쑗 쑗 Indicators Card Browser Off / On Off / 쑗 ZOOM DELETE Select / Folder / All Type1 / Type2 / Type3 / Type4 쑗 DPOF PROTECT Select / Folder / All Select / Folder / All SLIDE SHOW SET UP Indicators Off / On Card Browser Off / Type1 / Type2 / Type3 / Type4 Beep Date Style Off / On Year / Month / Day Beep Date Style PLAY mode Off / On 쑗 Year / Month / Day Day / Month / Year 쑗 Month /
REFERENCE Scene List The following list shows all of the scenes that are available in the Scene Mode. No. Scene Remarks 1 2 Landscape with People Landscape with People Displays a composing frame. Displays a composing frame. 3 4 Face Face and Chest Displays a composing frame. Blurs the background. Displays a composing frame. Blurs the background. 5 6 Full Front Two Subjects Displays a composing frame. Blurs the background. Displays a composing frame. Blurs the background.
REFERENCE No. 22 Structures Scene Hard sharpness Remarks 23 24 Food Text Macro Mode with high saturation Macro mode, B/W filter, hard sharpness, high contrast 25 26 Special Effects 1 Special Effects 2 (Night Mood) Blue filter Negative EV shift, blue filter 27 28 Special Effects 3 Special Effects 4 High contrast, B/W filter Low contrast, sepia filter 29 30 User Setup User Setup Records images using a set up you saved. Records images using a set up you saved.
REFERENCE Scene Mode Camera Setups Settings No.
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REFERENCE Mode Settings Settings in Each Mode 쑗 : Available 왕 : Partially available – : Not available Partial Shutter Release Button Press Normal Recording Mode Portrait Landscape Night Scene Scene Movie (Normal) Movie (Past) Panorama Exposure Mode Interval P Mode A Mode S Mode M Mode Flash Mode Self-timer Focus Frame Display AF Lock AE Lock 쑗 쑗 쑗 쑗 쑗 ҂ ҂ 쑗 쑗 쑗 쑗 쑗 ҂ ҂ 쑗 쑗 쑗 쑗 쑗 ҂ ҂ 쑗 쑗 쑗 쑗 쑗 쑗 ҂ 쑗 쑗 쑗 쑗 쑗 ҂ ҂ 쑗 쑗 쑗 쑗 쑗 쑗 쑗 쑗 쑗 쑗 쑗 쑗 쑗 쑗 쑗 쑗 쑗 쑗 쑗 ҂ 쑗 쑗 쑗 쑗 쑗 쑗 쑗 쑗 왕 왕 왕 : The camera
REFERENCE Recording Mode + Exposure Mode Combinations The following table shows to what extent each recording mode can be used in combination with each exposure mode.
REFERENCE Troubleshooting Probable Cause Symptom Recording Power Supply No power 1. Batteries are not oriented correctly. 2. Batteries are dead. 3. Using the wrong AC adaptor. Action 1. Load batteries correctly (page E-31). 2. Replace batteries with a full set of new ones (page E-31). 3. Use only the specified AC adaptor. Sudden loss of power 1. Activation of Auto Power Off (page E-36). 2. Dead batteries 1. Turn power back on. 2. Replace batteries with a full set of new ones (page E-31).
REFERENCE Recording Symptom Action Batteries are dead. Replace batteries with a full set of new ones (page E-31). Monitor screen image is out of focus. 1. Poor focusing in the manual focus mode. 2. Attempting to record scenery or portraits in the Macro Mode. 3. Attempting to use the Auto Focus mode for a subject that is too close. 1. Focus the image (page E-57). 2. Use Auto Focus for scenery and portraits. 1. Batteries going low before the image save operation is complete. 2.
REFERENCE Other Deletion Playback Symptom Monitor screen contents do not appear on the screen of a connected TV. Probable Cause 1. Incorrect camera-TV connection 2. Wrong TV settings 3. Wrong video signal output mode Action 1. Connect correctly using the video cable (page E117). 2. Check the documentation that comes with the TV and set it up correctly for video input. 3. Select the video output mode that suits the type of equipment you are using (page E-118). Cannot access the delete screen.
REFERENCE Messages RECORD ERROR 1. Press MENU. Some problem occurred when compressing image data to save it on the memory card. Shoot the image again. There are no images There is no image data stored on the memory card. on this memory card! This camera cannot display the image you selected! The image file you are trying to view is corrupted, or it was recorded with a camera whose image file format is not supported by this camera. 2.
REFERENCE MEMORY FULL Delete unneeded images • There is not enough memory for further recording. Delete some images you don’t need from memory card (page E-101). • The DCIM folder or other file (page E-127) cannot be created due to insufficient memory when downloading data from a computer to the memory card. Use your computer to delete unneeded images to free up memory card space for the images you are downloading.
REFERENCE Movie Specifications Description ......................... Digital camera Recorded Image File Format ......................... Still images (including panoramas): JPEG (Exif. Ver. 2.1), DCF standard (Design rule for Camera File system), DPOF compatible, Movies: AVI Recording Medium ............ CompactFlash card (Type I/II) Recorded Image Size ........
REFERENCE • QV-2800UX Normal focus: 40cm to ∞ (1X zoom) 1m to ∞ (8X zoom) Macro focus: 1cm to 50cm (1 to 1.6X zoom) Manual focus: 1cm to ∞ (1X zoom) 1m to ∞ (8X zoom) The focusing range is the distance from the lens surface to the subject. Exposure Control Light Metering: ................ Multi-pattern, center point, spot by CCD Exposure: ........................ Program AE, Aperture priority AE, Shutter priority AE Exposure Compensation: ................ –2EV to +2EV (1/3EV units) Shutter .................
REFERENCE Battery Life The values noted below indicate the number of hours before battery failure under normal operating temperature (25°C). These values are for reference only, and do not guarantee that any particular set of batteries actually will provide the service life indicated. Low temperatures shorten battery life.