LCD Digital Camera QV-3500EX English
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION To get the most out of your new CASIO Digital Camera, make sure you read this manual carefully 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 Soft case 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 Installing a Conversion Lens or Close-up Lens Using a Filter Lens Precautions INTRODUCTION Monitor Screen Indicators ....................................... E-25 REC mode PLAY mode Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Unpacking ................................................................. E-2 Contents ....................................................................
INTRODUCTION Menu Screens ......................................................... E-44 Specifying Image Size and Quality ......................... E-64 Setting the Current Date and Time ......................... E-45 Using the Self-timer ................................................ E-65 Setting the Date and Time Selecting the Date Format Time Stamp E-45 E-46 E-47 Exposure Compensation .........................................
INTRODUCTION Setting the Sensitivity Level .................................... E-86 Displaying the 9-image View ................................. E-104 Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View Using the Filter Function ......................................... E-87 Selecting White Balance ......................................... E-88 Adjusting White Balance Manually Quick White Balance Selection E-105 Displaying the Histogram ......................................
INTRODUCTION Making DPOF Settings for Particular Images Making DPOF Settings for Particular Folders Making DPOF Settings of All Images on the Memory Card E-119 E-120 Viewing Card Browser File Contents Saving Card Browser Files E-121 E-140 REFERENCE E-122 OTHER SETTINGS Camera Menus ...................................................... E-140 REC mode PLAY mode Changing the Display Language ........................... E-122 Turning the Confirmination Beep On and Off .......
INTRODUCTION Quick Reference Getting Ready 1 Load batteries. 1 2 Insert the memory card. (page E-32) 2 3 1 2 (page E-39) 3 3 Set the current time and date.
INTRODUCTION Recording an Image (page E-48) 4 3 After confirming that the Auto Focus operation is complete (the operation lamp lights green), press the shutter release button all the way down to record the image. 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. RE RE / SIZ E MEN /M F C OF F PL AY BE ST SH OT U 1 Remove the lens cap from the lens.
INTRODUCTION Playback (page E-100) 2 1 Use [ ] (forward) and [ ] (back) to scroll through stored images on the monitor screen. Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY.
INTRODUCTION Deleting Images (page E-110) 2 1 Use [ ] (forward) and [ ] (back) to scroll through stored images and display the one you want to delete. Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. RE RE / SIZ E MEN 5 Press [ 왔 ] to select “Yes” and then press SET/DISP button. /M F U / DIS OF F PL AY BE ST SH OT T SET C SHIF T W P 3 Press . 4 Double check to make sure that 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-3500EX. • 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 • 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. Features • High-resolution 3.34-megapixel CCD • 1.8-inch low-glare color LCD (HAST) • 12X zoom: 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom • Memory card image storage Supports CompactFlash cards (CF TYPE I/II) and the IBM microdrive.
INTRODUCTION Recording Features Portrait Mode Best Shot Mode page E-69 Landscape Mode page E-71 Movie Mode page E-69 Night Scene Mode page E-76 Panorama Mode page E-70 page E-78 E-13
INTRODUCTION Histogram page E-106 Four exposure modes Program AE, aperture priority AE, shutter speed priority AE, manual exposure pages E-79 to E-84 Three metering modes Multi-pattern, center weighted, spot pages E-85 to E-86 Four focus modes Auto focus, macro, infinity, manual pages E-59 to E-62 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, condensation can form on the exterior of the camera or on internal 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 Back (Flash/Folder) button (pages E-56, 116) / /MF RESIZE (Focus/Resize) button (pages E-59, 108) BEST SHOT button Flash lamp (page E-71) (page E-29) RE C RE / SIZ E Operation lamp /M F OF F PL AY BE (page E-28) MEN U ST SH OT (pages E-65, 110) T MENU button (page E-44) SET / DIS P [왘] [왗] [왖] [왔] SHIF T W Zoom slider (Enlarge/Nine Images) (page E-54, 103, 104) PREVIE W SET/DISP button (page E-27, 44) (Self-Timer/Delete) button Monitor screen PREVIEW button (p
GETTING ACQUAINTED Side Bottom Diopter dial (page E-54) DIGITAL terminal Tripod screw hole (page E-123) Battery compartment lock (page E-32) USB port (page E-123) LOCK OPEN DC IN 6V terminal (page E-36) Battery compartment cover (page E-32) VIDEO OUT terminal (page E-123) Open Terminal Panel Cover Memory card slot cover (page E-39) E-20
GETTING ACQUAINTED • Canon Inc. Tele-Converter TC-DC58 Lens Focal Distance: Digital camera focal distance x 1.5 Threads are provided in the camera’s lens to allow connection of an optionally available Conversion Lens Adaptor (LU35A). After installing the adapter, you can use one of the recommended converter lenses, the recommended close-up lens, or an optionally available filter.
GETTING ACQUAINTED • Canon Inc. 58mm Close-up Lens 250D IMPORTANT! • Be sure to use the Conversion Lens Adaptor (LU-35A) whenever you install a conversion lens or 58mm close-up lens. If you don’t, the lens will come into contact with the conversion lens or 58mm close-up lens when it extends from the camera, resulting in malfunction. • Be sure to use the monitor screen to compose images while conversion lens or close-up lens is installed on the camera.
GETTING ACQUAINTED • When using the close-up lens, make sure to set the focus mode to (Macro Mode) (page E-59). Proper focus of a close-up image is not possible with any other focus mode. Using a Filter This camera supports use of commercially available 58mm filters. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to use the Conversion Lens Adaptor (LU-35A) whenever you install a filter. If you don’t, the lens will come into contact with the filter when it extends from the camera, resulting in malfunction.
GETTING ACQUAINTED Lens Precautions • Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can interfere with proper image recording. Never touch the lens with your fingers. You can remove dust particles from the lens surface by using a lens blower to blow them off. Next, wipe the surface of the lens with a soft lens cloth. • The lens of this camera extends from its body when you turn on power and retracts when you turn off power.
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 is held down PLAY mode SHIFT Folder name PREVIEW Image protection indicator Metering Mode indicator SHIFT button File number Image size (multi) (center) (spot) Quality Battery capacity White balance (Auto) (Daylight) (Shade) Exposure Mode indicator (Tungsten) (program AE) (Fluorescent) (aperture priority AE) (Manual) (shutter speed priority AE) (manual) E-26 Date and time
GETTING ACQUAINTED ■ Screen when SET/DISP is pressed Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Each press of the SET/DISP button changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below.
GETTING ACQUAINTED Indicator display Operation Indicator Lamp 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. Operation lamp The Operation lamp shows the operational status of the camera as described below.
GETTING ACQUAINTED Flash lamp Flash lamp Self-timer lamp The Flash lamp also lights and flashes during a record operation as described below. The Self-timer lamp flashes when the self-timer is performing a timer operation prior to releasing the shutter. MENU Self-timer lamp REC mode Lamp Color Flashing Amber Flash is charging. Partial Shutter Release Button Lamp Color On Amber Ready to fire.
GETTING ACQUAINTED Attaching the Neck 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 Neck Strap ring Triangular ring Triangular ring Lens cap holder Attach the lens cap holder to the ring. This protects against accidental loss of the lens cap.
GETTING ACQUAINTED 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.
GETTING ACQUAINTED 2. Pressing down on the battery compartment Power Requirements cover, slide it towards the side of the camera to release it, and then swing the cover up to open 2). it (2 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. 3.
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 shooting 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 5. On the screen that appears, use [왔] and [왖] to AUTO POWER OFF Auto Power Off turns off camera power if no operation is performed for five minutes in the PLAY mode. In the REC mode, you can specify an Auto Power Off trigger time of two or five minutes. make the setting you want, and then press SET/DISP.
GETTING ACQUAINTED 2. With the side of the Memory Cards Eject button memory card marked with an arrow facing the same direction as the camera’s monitor screen, slide it into the slot and push it in as far as it will go. This camera supports use of a CompactFlash memory card (CF TYPE I/II) or IBM microdrive for image storage. Note that all mentions of “memory” card in this manual refer both to a CompactFlash memory card and IBM microdrive, unless specifically noted otherwise.
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 Formatting a Memory Card • Use [왔] and [왖] to select each menu item, and press SET/DISP to advance to the next menu. You can format a memory card to delete all of the data stored on it. 3. In response to the confirmation message that appears, use [왔] and [왖] to select “Yes” to format or “No” to exit, and then press SET/DISP. IMPORTANT! • Formatting a memory card deletes all images on the card, even if some or all of the images are protected (page E-116).
GETTING ACQUAINTED • Formatting is recommended for any memory card that you suspect contains corrupted image data (due to a RECORD ERROR, strange image colors, malformed images) or for 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. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. • To perform a menu operation in the PLAY mode, align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. On-screen guidance 2. Press MENU. REC mode FUNCTION menu, page 2 3.
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. Align the POWER/Function Switch with 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. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC or Green marker PLAY. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “Date Style” using one of the following two key operations, and then press SET/DISP. [왗] / [왘]: Moves the green marker.
GETTING ACQUAINTED 4. Use [왔] and [왖] to select the setting you want, Time Stamp and then press SET/DISP to apply it. When it is turned on, the time stamp function digitally stamps the recording date and time in the lower right corner of each image as it is recorded. Note that once an image is stamped, the date and time cannot be deleted.
