LCD Digital Camera QV-3000EX/Ir User’s Guide English
QUICK REFERENCE The section provides a general outline of operational procedures. Loading Batteries (page E-38) 1 2 2 3 1 1 On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery compartment cover lock towards the back of 1 ) to unlock the the camera (1 cover. Pressing down on the battery compartment cover, slide it towards the side of the camera to release it, and then swing the 2). cover up to open it (2 Load the batteries so their plus (+) and minus (–) ends are facing as shown in the illustration.
QUICK REFERENCE Loading a Memory Card (page E-33) * Loaded in the camera when you purchase. 1 2 3 Eject button Surface marked with arrow should face down! Open the memory card slot cover. Insert a memory card into the camera so the arrow on the front of the card is pointed down. • If the memory card eject button is extended, press it back down before inserting the memory card. E-3 Close the memory card slot cover.
QUICK REFERENCE Setting the Current Date and Time (page E-45) • Be sure to use the procedure on page E-45 to set the time and date before using the camera for the first time. • File name assignment and date and time stamping will not be performed correctly if the time and date are wrong.
QUICK REFERENCE Recording Images (page E-47) 3 2 After confirming that the Auto Focus operation is complete (the operation lamp lights green), press the shutter button. 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. RE MF C OF / / / F PL AY MO DE MEN U 1 T Use the Diopter Dial to adjust the view through the viewfinder to suit your particular eyesight.
QUICK REFERENCE Playing Back Images (page E-78) 2 1 Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the images stored in camera memory. Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY.
QUICK REFERENCE Deleting Images (page E-91) 1 2 Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the image you want to delete. RE MF / MEN 5 Press [ 왔 ] to select “Yes” and then press SET button. 3 C OF / / F PL AY MO DE U T SET PREVIE W DISP W Press the PREVIEW/ button. 4 Double check to make sure that you really want to delete the image you selected. • Press MENU to exit the image delete operation.
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS E-2 Congratulations upon your selection of the QV-3000EX/Ir LCD Digital Camera. To get the most out of the QV-3000EX/Ir, be sure to carefully read this manual and follow the instructions CONTENTS contained in it. QUICK REFERENCE E-38 POWER SUPPLY Loading Batteries ..................................................... E-38 Using AC Power ....................................................... E-42 Power Save Settings ................................................
CONTENTS Movie Recording ...................................................... E-62 Panorama Recording ............................................... E-64 Night Scene Mode ................................................... E-65 Landscape Mode Recording .................................... E-66 Portrait Recording .................................................... E-66 Shutter Speed Priority Image Recording ................. E-67 Aperture Priority Image Recording ..........................
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FEATURES FEATURES Continuous recording (page E-58) DCF Data Storage (page E-107) Continuous recording of high-quality images at 0.5-second intervals is just like having a motor drive on the camera. DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage protocol provides image inter-compatibility between the digital camera and printers. Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page E-95) Simple image management (page E-109) Images can be easily printed in the sequence you want using a DPOF compatible printer.
FEATURES Movie and panorama images (pages E-62, 64) Easy connection to other devices (page E-98) A buffer lets you capture images of events that occurred before you pressed the shutter button. A built-in function lets you combine up to nine images into breathtaking panoramas. USB, DIGITAL, and VIDEO OUT terminals provide easy connection to other devices.
FEATURES 6X zoom is produced using 3X optical zoom together with 2X digital zoom.
FEATURES Aperture Priority (A Mode) 9-image Screen page E-67 page E-82 Self-timer Slide Show page E-83 page E-69 Date and Time Stamping Display Zoom 00/2/1 page E-81 page E-45 E-14
FEATURES Image Protection page E-89 Camera Orientation Detection The Photo Loader application automatically rotates the image on your computer screen to compensate for portrait and landscape orientation.
PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS • 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.
PRECAUTIONS • 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.
PRECAUTIONS About the camera’s backlight… Monitor Screen • 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.
PRECAUTIONS Lens • Camera performance can be adversely affected by fingerprints or dirt on the lens surface. Never touch the lens surface with your fingers. • Should the lens become dirty, use a blower to blow off dirt and dust, or a soft, dry cloth to wipe off the lens. • This camera uses a telescoping type lens, which moves whenever the camera is turned on or off. Make sure nothing is blocking lens movement and never turn power on or off while the camera is laying lens down.
UNPACKING 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 Soft case Memory card (8MB) Lens cap/cap holder Loaded in the camera when you purchase.
UNPACKING Using the Lens Cap Attaching the Neck Strap Be sure to attach the lens cap to the lens whenever you are not using the camera. Be sure to turn off camera power and let the lens retract into the camera before attaching the lens cover. Attach the neck strap as shown in the illustration below. Large loop Small loop Neck strap ring Triangular ring Lens cap holder • Attach the lens cap holder to the triangular ring. The cap holder helps to protect against accidental loss of the lens cap.
UNPACKING Adjusting the Length of the Neck Strap Using the Soft Case Use the buckle to adjust the length of the neck strap. Keep the camera in its soft case to protect it when not in use. Monitor screen facing down. Buckle IMPORTANT! • Be sure to keep the neck strap around your neck when using the camera to protect against accidentally dropping it. • The supplied neck strap is intended for use with this camera only. Do not use it for any other application.
GENERAL GUIDE GENERAL GUIDE The following illustrations show the names of each component, button and switch on the camera.
GENERAL GUIDE Top and Display / (FLASH/Tran-P SEND) button (pages E-53, 103) / (FOCUS/Tran-P RECEIVE) button (pages E-60, 61, 103) MODE button Flash lamp (page E-29) (page E-27) RE C MF / Operation lamp (page E-27) / OF F / PL AY MO MEN DE / (SELF-TIMER/ FOLDER) button (pages E-69, 87) U T MENU button ZOOM slider (page E-31) (page E-59) SET [왘] [왗] [왖] [왔] PREVIE W W PREVIEW/ DISP (pages E-50, 91) SET button (page E-32) LCD DISP button (page E-28) (pages E-28, 31) E-24 butt
GENERAL GUIDE Side Diopter dial Bottom (page E-51) DIGITAL terminal Tripod screw hole (page E-98) Battery compartment lock (page E-38) USB port (page E-98) LOCK OPEN AC power terminal (page E-42) Battery compartment cover (page E-38) VIDEO OUT terminal (page E-98) Opening the Terminal Panel Cover Card access lamp (page E-26) Memory card slot cover (page E-33) E-25
GENERAL GUIDE Card access lamp Self-timer lamp The Card access lamp flashes green while the memory card is being accessed. The Self-timer lamp flashes when the self-timer is performing a timer operation prior to releasing the shutter. Card access lamp Self-timer lamp ACCESS IMPORTANT! Never open the memory card cover while the card access lamp is flashing.
GENERAL GUIDE Operation lamp Flash lamp Flash lamp The Operation lamp shows the operational status of the camera as described below. The Flash lamp also lights and flashes during a record operation as described below. MENU MENU Operation lamp REC Mode REC Mode Lamp Color Flashing Green One of the following operations is in progress: start up, save (multiple), movie recording (PAST) standby • The camera is ready to record when the lamp is off. Lamp Color Flashing Amber Flash is charging.
MONITOR SCREEN MONITOR SCREEN Pressing DISP causes various indicators to appear on the monitor screen.
MONITOR SCREEN Screen when shutter is pressed half way Flash Mode ( Recording Mode Screen ) Pressing the MODE button while in the REC Mode displays the Recording Menu. Use [왘] and [왗] to bring the icon of the function you want to the bottom of the dial (making it the selected function), and then press SET.
MONITOR SCREEN Indicator display PLAY Mode The indicator display located on the top of the camera also shows various camera status indicators during image recording. The indicator display comes in handy especially when the monitor screen is turned off.
MONITOR SCREEN Sample Display: REC Mode 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. There are two menu formats: basic and advanced. The basic menu displays settings required for basic functions, while the advanced menu includes settings for all functions. Press DISP while a menu screen is on the display to toggle between the basic menu and advanced menu.
MONITOR SCREEN Making menu settings 1. While the camera is in the REC or PLAY mode, press MENU. 2. Press DISP to toggle between the basic menu and the advanced menu. 3. Use [왘],[왗],[왔] and [왖] to select the category or function you want, and then press SET. [왘] [왗] [왔] [왖] : Item selection SET : Executes a selection MENU : Returns to the previous screen or cancels settings. • Make settings in accordance with the guidance messages that appear on the monitor screen. 4.
MEMORY CARDS MEMORY CARDS 2. As shown in the illustra- This camera uses a memory card (CompactFlash card or microdrive) for image storage. Eject button tion, slide the memory card into the slot and push it in as far as it will go. IMPORTANT! • Make sure that the power of the camera is turned off before you insert or remove a memory card. • When inserting a memory card into the camera, make sure that the card is oriented correctly.
MEMORY CARDS 5. Close the memory card Removing a Memory Card from the Camera slot cover. 1. Open the memory card slot cover. IMPORTANT! 2. Press the eject button so • 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.
MEMORY CARDS Memory Card Precautions Formatting a Memory Card You can format a memory card to delete all of the data stored on it. • Images cannot be recorded with this camera unless a memory card is installed in it. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to use only CASIO brand CompactFlash cards. Proper operation with other memory cards is not guaranteed. • Formatting a memory card deletes all images on the card, even if some or all of the images are protected (page E-89).
MEMORY CARDS • The microdrive has very large storage capacity. Because of this, certain operations can take a relatively long time to perform. • The microdrive may not operate properly in areas where barometric pressure is low. Because of this, you should avoid using it at high altitudes. • A microdrive consumes much more electrical power than a CompactFlash card. Depending on how a microdrive is used, it can greatly reduce battery life.
MEMORY CARDS • When you try to save the 251st image to a folder, the camera automatically creates a new folder and store the image there. • The above maximum numbers of files and folders are absolute maximums. The actual numbers of folders and files may be less due to memory card capacity and the size of each image. • Panorama images are divided into multiple images and stored on the memory card.
POWER SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY The camera features a two-way power supply that lets you use either batteries (AA-size alkaline, lithium or Ni-MH) or household AC current. 3. Load the batteries so Loading Batteries 4. Swing the battery com- their plus (+) and minus (–) ends are facing as shown in the illustration. Be sure that camera power is turned off whenever loading or replacing batteries. 1.
POWER SUPPLY ● Tips for Prolonging Battery Life • Use the / button to turn off the flash when you are not using it. • You can also use the power save settings (E-43) to protect against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the camera. Standard Battery Life This camera can be powered by AA-size alkaline, lithium or NiMH batteries. The battery life reference values given below indicate the amount of time at standard temperature (25°C) until power automatically turns off due to battery failure.
POWER SUPPLY Example 2: Low temperatures shorten battery life. Battery Handling Precautions Conditions • Temperature: 0°C Approximate Battery Life: 7 minutes (7 shots) 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.
POWER SUPPLY • 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. Auto Power Off (Battery Powered Operation Only) Power automatically turns off whenever you do not perform any camera operation for a specific period. See page E-43 for details about how you can specify the Auto Power Off time.
POWER SUPPLY Using AC Power Use the optional AC adaptor (AD-C620) or the AC adaptor charger (BC-3HA) to power the camera. CAUTION • 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.
POWER SUPPLY Setting SLEEP and AUTO POWER OFF Trigger Times Power Save Settings The settings described below let you specify sleep and auto power off trigger times that help to conserve valuable battery power. 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. SLEEP .................. The monitor screen enters a sleep state if no operation is performed for a specified amount of time in the Record Mode. Pressing any button restores full power.
POWER SUPPLY Initializing Power Save Trigger Times Use the following procedure to return SLEEP and AUTO POWER OFF trigger time settings to their initial factory defaults (SLEEP: 1 minute, AUTO POWER OFF: 2 minutes). IMPORTANT! Note that performing the following procedure to initialize the power save trigger time settings also initializes mode memory (page E-73). 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “Options” “Power Save” “Power Save”.
SETTING THE CURRENT 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. Setting the Date and Time 1. Press MENU. 2. Select “Set Up” “Date” “Adjust”.
SETTING THE CURRENT DATE AND TIME 4. After making all the settings on the monitor Selecting the Date Format screen, press SET to register them. Example: Feb 1, 2000 You can select any one of the following formats for the above date: 00/2/1, 1/2/00, 2/1/00. 1. Press MENU. 2. Select “Set Up” “Date” “Style”. 3. Use [왔] and [왖] to select the date format you want, and then press SET.
RECORDING RECORDING Turning Camera Power On and Off Using the Shutter Button Rotate the POWER/Function Switch to turn camera power on and off. The following steps describe how to operate the shutter button so that Auto Focus has a chance to focus the image. 1. Press the shutter button about half way. • The Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image.
RECORDING Basic Recording Operation • The monitor screen momentarily goes blank when you press the shutter button half way. The following describes the basic operation for recording images. It describes operation in the P (Program AE) Mode that automatically makes the aperture and shutter speed settings, and lets you record at intervals of about 2 seconds. Note that the interval may become longer if you record more than five consecutive images.
RECORDING • Pressing the shutter button releases the shutter, even if Auto Focus was unsuccessful and the image is out of focus. These cases may make it impossible for Auto Focus to focus properly, which is indicated by the operation lamp and the Auto Focus Frame inside the monitor screen remaining red. When this happens switch to the Manual Mode for focusing (page E-60). The following are the fixed focusing distances when Auto Focus is unable to focus.
RECORDING Camera Orientation Detection Recording Images under Low Battery Power The camera automatically detects whether it is oriented vertically or horizontally when you record an image, and stores the orientation along with the image data. Then when you play back images using the bundled Photo Loader application, they are all automatically oriented correctly on the display.
RECORDING • You can use the Diopter Dial to adjust the image in viewfinder screen to your eyesight. • Rotate the diopter dial to adjust the image in the viewfinder to match your eyesight. Using the Viewfinder for Recording The illustrations below show what you see when you look through the viewfinder to compose an image for recording. * Focusing of the viewfinder image is disabled while the camera is turned off or in the PLAY Mode.
RECORDING 2. While keeping the shutter button depressed Using Focus Lock half way, move the camera and compose the image as you want. Normally, Auto Focus automatically focuses on the object that is inside the Auto Focus Frame. Focus lock is a technique that lets you lock the focus on a subject and then move the camera so the Auto Focus Frame is pointed at another subject when you record. This keeps the original subject in focus, even though a different object is within the Auto Focus Frame.
RECORDING Using the Flash Indicator Flash Mode Description You can use the built-in flash unit to provide illumination during recording. None Auto Flash Flash is automatically enabled and disabled in accordance with exposure conditions. Flash On Flash is always fired, regardless of exposure conditions. Flash Off Flash is never fired, regardless of exposure conditions. Red-eye Reduction Fires a pre-flash followed by recording with flash, which reduces the chance of red-eye. 1. Press / .
RECORDING • Flash should be used for distances within the range of about 0.5 meters to 4 meters (values with fully open aperture). Flash does not work well outside these ranges. • Depending on operating conditions (type of batteries being used, temperature, etc.), it may take up to 40 seconds for the flash unit to charge. • The flash is disabled during movie and continuous recording, which is indicated by the flash icon appearing on the monitor screen.
RECORDING • Numbers in parentheses are compressed image file sizes. • Use the record menus (page E-74) to select the quality setting you want. • Note that the maximum number of images that can be stored in a single folder is 250. Because of this, even if you are using a card that allows storage of more than 250 images, the camera’s monitor screen will show its capacity for up to 250 images only. You can store additional images by changing to another folder.
RECORDING Exposure Compensation This camera features a 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. • Press DISP to turn on the monitor screen (page E-28). 1. Use [왘] and [왗] to perform exposure compen- 2. After adjusting the exposure, press the shutter sation.
RECORDING • The exposure compensation value automatically reverts to zero whenever the shutter button is pressed. You can manually reset the exposure compensation value by using [왘] and [왗] to change the value back to zero, which is indicated when the EV indicator disappears from the monitor. EV value is fixed during panorama recording. • Changing the exposure compensation (EV) value automatically changes the metering setting to “Center”.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Compose the image and then record it. This section describes more advanced recording operations that are also provided by this camera. • Use the monitor screen for zoom, manual focus, macro, movie, panorama, and multiple exposure. • Focus is locked when you record the first image, and this setting is applied to all subsequent images. • The flash does not fire in the Continuous Shutter Mode.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Zoom Features The zoom features let you move in closer on subjects that are located far from the camera. You can choose either optical zoom or digital zoom, or even use them in combination to increase the size of the original image by 6 times its original size. T (telephoto) 3. Compose the image and then record it. Using Optical Zoom • Brightness (aperture) is also affected by using optical zoom.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Compose the image and then record it. Manual Focus • The operation lamp and the Auto Focus frame do not appear while manual focus is in use. Manual Focus lets you manually adjust the focus of an image. 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. 2. Press / a number of times until the MF indicator appears on the monitor screen. • Each press of / cycles the focus mode in the following sequence: Auto Focus Manual Focus ( ) Infinity ( ) Macro ( ). 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Infinity Mode Recording Using the Macro Mode Use the Infinity Mode when recording images of scenery or objects that are far away. This mode performs Auto Focus in the vicinity of infinity ( ). Use the Macro Mode for close up shots in the focusing ranges shown below. Approximate Focusing Range: 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. 2. Press / a number of times until the indicator appears on the monitor screen.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Compose the image and then press the shutter Movie Recording button to start recording. You can record movies that are approximately 30 seconds long. Movies are recorded in 320 x 240-pixel AVI format. For details, see “Using the REC Menus” on page E-74. There are two types of movie recording: PAST and NORMAL. PAST lets you capture images of events that occurred before you pressed the shutter button while NORMAL records what happens after you press the shutter button.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Press MODE and then select • Pressing the shutter button while “STAND BY” is still on the monitor screen records everything that went on in front of the lens during the period from when you pressed the shutter button half way down and when you pressed it all the way down. In this case, the recording will be less than 10 seconds long. . 5. Compose the image on the monitor screen and then press the shutter button about half way.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Up to nine images can be grouped into a panorama. Press MENU when you want to stop a panorama recording operation. Panorama Recording With panorama recording you record a series of images and then link them to create a single panoramic effect. • Aperture setting and white balance settings are locked when you record the first image of a panorama, and these settings are applied to all subsequent images in that panorama.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Night Scene Mode • The shutter speed is quite slow in the Night Scene Mode, so be sure to use a tripod to hold the camera steady. • Slow shutter speed also causes slow monitor screen refresh. Because of this, the image recorded may be slightly different from the image that was on the monitor screen when you pressed the shutter button. • Auto Focus is difficult in the dark. If you experience problems, use manual focusing (page E-60).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Landscape Mode Recording Portrait Recording 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. • Indoors and on cloudy days, images recorded with the Landscape Mode may not differ from those produced by normal recording.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Shutter Speed Priority Image Recording Aperture Priority Image Recording You can fix the shutter speed within the range of 2 to 1/1000 second. You can fix the aperture within the range of F2 to F8. A larger aperture (indicated by a smaller aperture value) narrows the focus range, while a smaller aperture widens the focus range. 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. 2. Press MODE and then select Wide aperture Decreased aperture . 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [왔] and [왖] to select the aperture setting Monochrome and Sepia Recording you want to use. 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. Aperture value 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. 2. Press MENU. 3. Use [왘], [왗], [왔] and [왖] to select “Color” and then press SET. 4. Compose the image and then record it.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Use [왔] and [왖] to select “B/W” or “Sepia” and Using the Self-timer then press SET. You can use the self-timer for either of the two following recording operations. 5. Compose the image and then record it. 10-second recording .... 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. 2-second recording ...... Records about two seconds after the shutter button is pressed.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Compose the image and then record it. Performing Manual White Balance • The Self-timer Lamp flashes with the passage of each second. 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.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Keeping the camera pointed at the white sheet Specifying Power On Defaults of paper, press DISP to make the manual white balance settings. A power on default is one that is automatically used by the camera when you turn it on. You can specify power on defaults for the recording mode, focus, flash, digital zoom, metering, white balance, and flash intensity. The following tables show the items for which you can specify power on defaults.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Mode 1 (Mode Memory 1) Mode Memory Status On Off Available Options Setting Recording Mode Turning power on default settings on and off P, , , A, S, , AF, MF, , Flash Auto, , , Digital Zoom Off, On 2. Press MENU. If the basic menu appears, press P Mode , Focus 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. Setting at power off DISP to switch to the advanced menu. AF 3. Select “Options”. Auto • “Options” appears on the advanced menu only. 4.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 6. Select the item whose setting you want to Initializing Power On Defaults and Power Save change. 7. Select “On” or “Off”. Use the following procedure to initialize power on defaults and the power save settings. • Repeat steps 6 and 7 for other items if you want. 8. Select “Exit”. IMPORTANT! Note that performing the following procedure to initialize power on defaults also initializes power save trigger time settings (page E-45). 1.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Item Sleep Auto Power Off Initialized Setting Power Save Using the REC Menus The REC menus make it easy to control image quality, white balance, and other settings to suit specific conditions and preferences. Each REC menu has two formats: a basic menu and an advanced menu. Press DISP to toggle between the basic menu and advanced menu.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Picture Quality BASIC Size BASIC Sharpness Functions 1 Use this setting to control the quality of the image. Fine / Normal / Economy Drive Mode This setting specifies how the shutter operates. Single : Allows recording of five images at an interval of about 2 seconds. Continuous : Allows recording of sequential images at an interval of about 0.5 second while the shutter button is held down. • With any of the above settings, the interval may be longer at slow shutter speeds.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS White Balance Flash Intensity Sensitivity Functions 2 Use this setting to select the white balance setting that makes the colors of the subject appear most natural. (Auto / Daylight / Shade / Tungsten /Fluorescent/ Manual) Daylight : Outdoors Shade : Blue tinted sunlight Tungsten : Red tinted incandescent light Fluorescent : Green tinted fluorescent light Manual : Sets up the camera for recording of a white sheet of paper under currently available light (page E-70).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Options Power Save Set Up This item can be used to make power save settings to preserve battery power. Sleep (Off / 30sec / 1min / 2min) / Auto Power Off (2min / 5min) Card Browser BASIC Format Mode 1 Use this item to specify which of the following settings are retained when camera power is turned off. Recording Mode / Focus / Flash / Digital Zoom BASIC Date BASIC Mode 2 Use this item to select the card browser file type.
PLAYBACK PLAYBACK The following describes the different techniques that you can use to playback recorded images. NOTE The image that initially appears on the monitor screen in the PLAY mode is a preview image. The full of image appears after three seconds. Images copied from another digital camera or a computer may take longer time to appear. Basic Playback Operation The built-in monitor screen of the camera lets you play back recorded images without connecting an external monitor. 1.
PLAYBACK • To enlarge the movie image so it fills the entire monitor screen, press DISP. Pressing the DISP again returns the image to its original small size. Playing Back a Movie Use the following operation to play back a movie that was recorded using the operation under “Movie Recording” on page E-62. • Pressing SET during movie play pauses playback. Press SET again to resume playback.
PLAYBACK Panorama Playback • Pressing DISP changes to a small-image display. Press DISP again to return to the full-screen size. Use the following operation to playback panoramas recorded using the operation under “Panorama Recording” on page E-64. • Pressing SET during panorama play pauses playback. Press SET again to resume playback. • While panorama playback is paused, you can use [왘] (forward) and [왗] (reverse) to move frame-by-frame through the panorama. 1.
PLAYBACK 5. Specify the area. Using Zoom • The portion of the selected area appears on the display at twice and a half its normal size. The following operation lets you magnify an image to twice and a half its normal size. Note that you can zoom only a single still image. • Use [왗] and [왘] to move the area selection frame left and right. Use [왖] and [왔] to move it up and down. 6. To return the image to its normal size, press IMPORTANT! any button besides [왘], [왗], [왔], [왖].
PLAYBACK 4. Use [ 왘 ] and [ 왗 ] to scroll through images Displaying Nine Images stored in memory. The following operation lets you simultaneously view nine images on the same screen. This capability is especially useful when playing back to the screen of a connected TV, and can be used to display a catalog of products, etc. • To view a particular image in normal size, press DISP. This causes the mark to appear in the upper left corner of the monitor screen.
PLAYBACK 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. Slide Show 2. Press MENU. Slide Show automatically scrolls through the images stored in memory. You can also specify how much time should be allowed between each image. 3. Select “Slide Show”. • On the advanced menu, select “View” “Slide Show”. 4. To stop Slide Show, press any button besides MENU. • Pressing MENU while a Slide Show is in progress displays a screen that lets you change the interval within the range of 3 to 30 seconds.
PLAYBACK 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. Screen Saver 2. Press MENU. The screen saver function automatically activates Slide Show (which automatically scrolls through images) whenever you do not perform any operation for about five minutes in the PLAY Mode. This protects the camera’s monitor screen and the screen of a connected TV against “burn in” of a static image that is left displayed too long. 3. Select “Tools” “Screen Saver” “On”. • “Tools” appears on the advanced menu only.
PLAYBACK Using the PLAY Menus Tools The PLAY menus provide you with control over the display format and DPOF settings, image delete and save operations, and other settings. Each PLAY menu has two formats: a basic menu and an advanced menu. Press DISP to toggle between the basic menu and advanced menu. Protect Use this item to protect images against deletion. Select : Protects a single specific image. Folder : Protects all images in a specific folder. All : Protects all images.
PLAYBACK Video Out Set Up BASIC Language BASIC This item can be used to specify the format of the video output signal. NTSC : Video format in the United States and Japan PAL : Video format in Europe and other areas This setting lets you select either English or Japanese as the display language. BASIC Use this item to turn the key input confirmation tone off and on. Select Deletes a single specific image. Beep Delete BASIC BASIC Deletes all unprotected images in a specific folder.
FOLDER TYPES FOLDER TYPES • When you try to save the 251st image to a folder, the camera automatically creates a new folder and store the image there. • The above maximum numbers of files and folders are absolute maximums. The actual numbers of folders and files may be less due to memory card capacity and the size of each image. • Panorama images are divided into multiple images and stored on the memory card.
FOLDER TYPES Selecting a Folder for Playback 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. 2. Press / . 3. Use [왘] and [왗] to select the folder you want to select for playback. 4. Press SET to playback the first image in the folder.
IMAGE PROTECTION IMAGE PROTECTION 4. Select the image you want to protect. Use the following operations when you want to protect images against accidental deletion. A protected image cannot be deleted until it is unprotected. You can protect and unprotect a single specific image, all the images in a particular folder, or all images currently on the memory card. IMPORTANT! Formatting a memory card (page E-35) deletes all images on the card, even if some or all of the images are protected.
IMAGE PROTECTION Protecting and Unprotecting All Images on a Memory Card Protecting and Unprotecting Folders 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. 2. Press / 1. Perform steps 1 through 2 under “Protecting and Unprotecting a Single Image”. . 2. Select “Tools” 3. Use [왘] and [왗] to select the folder you want to protect. “All”. 3. Select “Protect” or “Unprotect”. 4. Press SET. • The indicator in the upper left corner of an image when image information is turned on indicates it is protected.
DELETING IMAGES DELETING IMAGES Use the following operations when you want to delete images. You can delete the currently selected image, specifically selected image, all the images in a particular folder or all images currently on the memory card. Deleting the Currently Selected Image 1. Align the POWER/Function switch with PLAY. 2. Use [왘] and [왗] to display the image you want IMPORTANT! to delete. • Image deletion cannot be undone.
DELETING IMAGES NOTE Deleting a Single Image The camera does not maintain open spaces in its memory. Deleting an image causes all images following the deleted image to be shifted up. 1 2 3 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. 2. Press MENU. 4 3. Select “Delete” “Select”. 4. Select the image you want to delete. 1 2 3 • Protected images are not displayed. • Note that the first time you display an image its is turned on. 5.
DELETING IMAGES 6. After all the images you want to delete are se- Deleting All the Images in a Folder lected, press SET to delete them. • Deleting a panorama deletes all of the images that make it up as well. 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. 2. Press / . 3. Use [왘] and [왗] to select the folder you want to delete. 4. Press SET. 5. Press MENU. 6. Select “Delete” E-93 “Folder”.
DELETING IMAGES 7. Select “Yes” to delete the contents of the Deleting All Unprotected Images folder, or “No” to abort the delete operation without deleting anything. 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. • When the above procedure is performed while there are protected images in memory, the first of the protected images appears on the monitor screen after the unprotected images are deleted. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “Delete” “All”. 4.
DPOF 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. DPOF makes it possible for a DPOF compatible printer or professional print service to print images from a memory card without having to specify individual file names. Printing Specific Images 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. 2. Press MENU. 3.
DPOF 6. Use [왔] and [왖] to specify the number of copies you want to print. • If you want to specify more images for printing, repeat steps 4 through 6. • If you change your mind about printing an image, press [왔] to clear its mark. 7. After you are finished, press SET to exit the image specification procedure.
DPOF 5. Use [왔] and [왖] to specify the number of cop- Printing All Images ies of each image you want to print. 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “DPOF” “All” “Set print order”. • On the advanced menu, select “Tools” “All” “Set print order”. “DPOF” • To cancel current print settings, select “Cancel print order”. 6. After you are finished, press SET to exit the im- 4. Press SET. age specification procedure.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS This camera is equipped with a VIDEO OUT terminal for connection to a television or video deck, and a DIGITAL terminal and USB port for connection to a computer or other equipment. 1 Cables The type of cable you should use depends on the type of equipment to which you are connecting. 2 Special USB cable When connecting to a computer, use the special USB cable and USB driver software that comes with the camera.
CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT IMPORTANT! Connecting to a Television • A television must have a video input terminal like the one shown in the illustration to connect to this camera. • Battery capacity (page E-30) and other displays that normally appear on the camera’s monitor screen are also displayed on the television screen.
CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT System Requirements Connecting to a Computer The following accessories are included with the camera to make it easy for you to connect to a computer to transfer and manage your images. • USB cable • USB driver software (on CD-ROM) • Data Transfer Cable • Photo Loader application (on CD-ROM) USB Port Connections The camera’s USB port and accessories make it easy to connect to a computer equipped with a USB port.
CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT • Connecting the camera to a computer with the USB cable causes the “USb” to appear in the camera’s indicator display. This simply means that the cable is connected but does not mean that the camera is being recognized by the computer as an external storage device. Perform the required operation on your computer to check whether the camera is being recognized by the computer as an external storage device.
CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT IMPORTANT! Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT Workstation 4.0 The Data Transfer Cable can be connected to an IBM PC/AT or compatible that is equipped with a D-Sub9 RS-232C terminal. RS-232C terminal (D-Sub 9-pin) Data Transfer Cable DIGITAL terminal Macintosh Connection of the Data Transfer Cable and operation of the Photo Loader application is not supported on an Apple Macintosh. E-102 • See the documentation that comes with Photo Loader for information about system requirements.
INFRARED DATA TRANSFER INFRARED DATA TRANSFER 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. • This camera uses IrDA IrTran-P protocol, which was jointly developed by NTT, Sony, Sharp, Okaya Systemware and CASIO to provide a means for transferring digital camera still images using infrared signals. (January 1998) Receiving Data 1.
INFRARED DATA TRANSFER 4. Align the infrared port of the receiving device Sending Data Transferring a movie or panorama to another model Digital Camera (other than the QV-3000EX/Ir) causes the images to be ungrouped. Such images cannot be played back on other CASIO Digital Camera Models. You can send a single specific image. that supports IrTran-P protocol. 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. 2. Use [왘] and [왗] to select the image you want to send. 3.
INFRARED DATA TRANSFER Infrared Data Transfer Precautions • Make sure that the infrared ports of the sending unit and the receiving unit are pointed straight at each other, and that there is nothing blocking the path between them. • To avoid problems that occur due to sudden loss of battery power during infrared image transfer, we recommend that you use the separately available AC adaptor specified for this camera when transferring images.
USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER Other Desktop Computer Configurations Setting Up to Access CompactFlash Card Contents From Your Computer You can use any of the three methods described below to access the contents of a memory card with your computer. You can use the Photo Loader software to save images on the memory card to your computer.
USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER CompactFlash Card Directory Tree 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. DCF protocol is designed to make it easier to exchange image and other data between digital cameras and other devices. <¥DCIM¥> INDEX.HTM QVCAM.QVS (Parent Folder) (Card Browser Main File) (Management File) HTML INDEX2.HTM MENU.
USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER • Main Movie File Contents: Movie file recorded by the camera Folder and File Contents • Parent Folder Contents: All files used by the digital camera • Card Browser Main File Contents:Template for card browser, which is used for viewing image previews with a web browser • Management File Contents: Information about folder management, image sequence, etc.
USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER Personal Computer Card Browser • This camera uses management files to manage the sequence and attributes of image files. Because of this, adding files, deleting files, changing management file contents, or changing file sequence and attributes with your computer can cause panorama images to become ungrouped. It can also result in slower image scrolling on the camera.
USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER 3. Use [왔] and [왖] to select the Format and then NOTE press SET. Pressing DISP in place of SET in step 4 immediately starts Card Browser file generation, which is indicated by the message “One moment please…” on the monitor screen. Never turn off camera power while this message is on the display. There are four Card Browser formats. Type1 ........
USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER • This camera generates a Card Browser file whenever you turn off power. When the card in the camera contains a large number of files, it may take some time for the file generation operation to be performed. You can turn off the Card Browser feature if you do not want a file generated each time you turn off camera power. How to use the HTML file Viewing HTML File Contents Load the CompactFlash card into a card slot of your computer (page E-106).
USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER Saving an HTML File File name Image Image information Image Information File size (KB) Resolution (pixels) Quality Recording mode AE Light metering Shutter speed Aperture stop Exposure comp Focusing mode Flash mode Sharpness Saturation Contrast White balance Digital zoom Date Model • You can use the Photo Loader application that comes bundled with the camera to easily save the images in the HTML file to a computer.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Power Supply No power 3. Wrong AC adaptor Sudden power failure 1. Auto Power Off 2. Low battery power 3. Use of manganese batteries. indicator on LCD No recording when shutter button is pressed Recording Probable Cause 1. Batteries not loaded correctly. 2. Dead batteries Auto Focus cannot focus the image. Action 1. Correctly load batteries (page E-38). 2. Replace all four batteries with a set of new ones (page E-38). 3. Use only recommended AC adaptor . 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING Recording Symptom Probable Cause Action The recorded image is out of focus. The focus setting is not correct. Make sure the subject you want to focus is within the Auto Focus Frame when you record the image. Power failure during selftimer operation Low battery power Replace all four batteries with a set of new ones (page E-38). Monitor screen image is out of focus. 1. Failure to focus the image while the camera is in the Manual Mode. 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Action 1. Reflection from sunlight or light from another source 2. Image quality setting 1. Reorient the camera so that light is not shining directly into lens. 2. Use the Recording Menu to change to a higher image quality for recording. No [왘]/[왗] button operation during nine-page display Button operation during page change Wait until an image is on the monitor screen before performing a button operation. Cannot find an image. 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Probable Cause Some functions are not available for playback of certain types of images. Select a different function or change to the Record Mode. No buttons or switches operate. • 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. • Other Action Cannot select items in the Playback Menu.
MESSAGES MESSAGES Can’t play PANORAMA 3. Use [왔] and [왖] to select “Yes”, and then press SET. • Select MENU if you want to abort the reformat procedure without deleting anything. • Completion of the format operation is indicated by the message “NO IMAGE” appearing on the monitor screen. This message also indicates that the memory card was formatted successfully. This message appears when there is not enough memory to perform panorama recording.
MESSAGES RECORD ERROR This message appears when the image you are trying to record cannot be compressed for some reason. Try changing the angle of the camera to the subject. REPLACE BATTERY! Battery power is low. Camera power turns off automatically shortly after this message appears. There are no images No images are stored in memory card.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Description ......................... Digital camera Image Deletion ................... Single image; all images in a folder; all images in memory (with image protection) Model .................................. QV-3000EX/Ir 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 ............
SPECIFICATIONS White Balance .................... Automatic, fixed (4 modes), manual switching 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. Self-timer ............................ 10 seconds, 2 seconds Built-in Flash Flash Modes: ..........
SPECIFICATIONS • This camera does not have a separate battery to power its clock. Clock settings are cleared whenever power to the camera is cut off (by batteries going dead while the camera is not connected to an AC power outlet with the AC adaptor) for about 24 hours. After power is resumed, either by loading fresh batteries or connecting to an AC power outlet, you will have to set the correct time and date again.
