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.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 3. 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.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 5. After confirming that • The monitor screen momentarily goes blank when you press the shutter release button half way. the image is in focus, press the shutter release button all the way down to record the image. • The camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image. • 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 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 Camera Orientation Detection To protect against unexpected loss of image data, each image is recorded directly to the memory card (without going into the buffer) whenever 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 — When recording portrait orientation images, position the camera to it is standing up as straight as possible, as shown in the illustration below. Holding the camera at an angle can cause sensor errors. As a general rule, do not allow the camera to be more than about 20 degrees off of vertical. Previewing the Last Image Recorded Use the following procedure to preview the last image recorded, without leaving the REC mode. 1.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Deleting the an Image in the REC Mode Using the Viewfinder for Recording You can use following procedure to delete the last image you recorded without leaving the REC mode. The illustrations below show what you see when you look through the viewfinder to compose an image for recording. IMPORTANT! Auto Focus Frame • Note that the image delete operation cannot be undone. Make sure you really do not need an image before you delete it. 1.
BASIC IMAGE 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 Zoom Your camera is equipped with both optical zoom and digital zoom capabilities. * Focusing of the viewfinder image is disabled while the camera is turned off or in the PLAY mode. Using Optical Zoom Optical zoom enlarges the image by changing the focal distance of the lens.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 4. Select the setting you want, and then press NOTES SET/DISP 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. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. Turn off the flash (Flash Off) Always fire the flash (Flash On) 2.
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 flash 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. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. 2. Press MENU. Flash lamp 3. Select “FUNCTION” MENU “Flash Intensity”, and then press SET/DISP. 4.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING may not work well when the camera • Red-eye reduction is not pointed directly at the subject or when the subject is far from the camera. • In the Red-eye Reduction Mode , the flash is fired automatically in accordance with exposure. Because of this, the flash does not fire if the subject is well-lit.
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 the 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. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. 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 the optical zoom factor and the focusing distance for the Macro Mode. Focus frame • 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 the optical zoom factor and the focusing distance for the Manual Focus Mode. 1.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 3. Press SET/DISP to stop the 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. indicator flashing and fix the image focus at its current level. 2. Align the focus frame with the subject you • After stops flashing, you can use [왗] and [왘] to adjust exposure compensation (EV). want to lock on and press the shutter release button half way down. • If stops flashing before you have a chance to focus, press / /MF RESIZE to make it flash again.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 4. Press the shutter release button the rest of the 3. Holding down SHIFT to display all of the avail- way down to record the image. able Auto Focus frame positions, use [왘], [왗], [왔], and [왖] to move the [+] mark to the focus frame location you want to use. NOTE • The currently selected Auto Focus frame is the one where the [+] mark is located. • Locking the focus also locks the exposure setting.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! Specifying Image Size and Quality • The values in the table are all approximate, and are affected by the types of images you record and other factors. • Saving two versions of an image in JPEG and TIFF formats creates a file that is very large, and greatly reduces storage capacity (page E-93). • To determine the number of images that can be stored on a memory card of a different capacity, multiply the capacities in the table, by the appropriate value.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Self-timer Time Settings: Using the Self-timer Each press of cycles through the available selftimer settings described below. You can set the self-timer to either one of two starting times. 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. 2. Press To do this Turn the self-timer off to select the self-timer time you Record 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed want.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Exposure Compensation 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. This setting can be used to obtain better results when shooting with backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, a dark background, etc. EV value EV Value Range: –2EV to +2EV Steps: 1/3EV [왘]:Increases the EV value.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING [왗]:Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best for dark color subjects and for shooting outdoors on a clear day. 3. After the EV value is the way you want, press the shutter release button to record the image. 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 5. Press the shutter release button to record the This section describes more advanced recording operations that are also provided by this camera. • Use the monitor screen to compose images for shooting in the Best Shot Mode, Movie Mode, Panorama Mode, A Mode (aperture priority AE), S Mode (shutter priority AE), and M Mode (manual exposure). image. • The flash does not fire in the Continuous Shutter Mode.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Shooting Portraits Shooting Landscapes The Portrait Mode blurs the background slightly, which makes the foreground subject stand out better. The Landscape Mode brings everything from distant scenery to close foreground objects into focus. 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. 2. Press MENU. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “PORTRAIT” (Portrait Mode), and then 3. Select “LANDSCAPE” (Landscape Mode), and press SET/DISP.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTES Shooting Night Scenes • 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 Night Scene Mode uses longer exposure to produce beautiful night scene images. 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE Instant Setup Using the Best Shot Mode • 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 Best Shot Mode comes with a library of 28 different images. Simply select the image whose effects are the one you want, and the settings of the camera automatically change to the same setup that was used to record the selected image.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Composition Outline With certain Best Shot 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. 3. Use [왘] and [왗] to display the sample scene Auto Focus Composition Frame Outline you want, and then press SET/DISP. • You can also store your own setups. (page E-73) 4.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying the Location of Best Shot Mode Scene Images Registering Your Own Scene Setups You can use the following procedure to specify the location of the Best Shot Mode scene images. You can register the settings of any image recorded with a CASIO QV-3500EX camera as a “user setup” for the Best Shot Mode. After you register a user setup, you can recall it just as you do with other scenes in the Best Shot Mode. 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. 2. Press MENU. 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. NOTES • Press BEST SHOT to display the last sample scene you selected. • After you select a Best Shot Mode image, you can see the camera setup by displaying the various menus you normally use when setting up the camera manually. • To delete a user setup, use your computer to navigate to the memory card's “SCENE” folder, and then delete the user setup file (page E-75, E-131). 2. Press BEST SHOT.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 7. Use the same procedure as that on page E-72 to select an • Sample images are stored in memory card folder named “SCENE”, so make sure that there is a folder named “SCENE” on the memory card. imported sample image file and record the image you want. IMPORTANT! • To create a “SCENE” folder on a new memory card, load the card into the camera, and then select REC or PLAY with the POWER/Function Switch.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording a Movie To record a movie using the normal mode You can record movies that are approximately 30 seconds long. There are two movie recording modes: past and normal. The past mode lets you capture images of events that occurred before you pressed the shutter release button while the normal mode records what happens after you press the shutter release button. 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. 2. Press MENU. 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! To record a movie using the past mode • Flash is disabled during movie recording. • To view an AVI file on your computer, install QuickTime from the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera. 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “MOVIE (PAST)” (Movie Past Mode), and then press SET/DISP. 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.
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. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “PANORAMA” (Panorama Mode), and then press SET/DISP. 5.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE Specifying the Exposure Mode • 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. 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.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Aperture Priority AE 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. 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 SET/DISP. 4.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 6. Press the shutter release button to record the Shutter Speed Priority AE image. The S Mode (shutter speed priority AE) lets you specify a shutter speed and automatically adjusts aperture accordingly. IMPORTANT! • 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 aperture settings to find the one that produces the best results.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Select “FUNCTION” IMPORTANT! “Exposure Mode”, and then press SET/DISP. • 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 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 SET/DISP. • 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. 5. Use [왗] and [왘] to specify the shutter speed, and use [왔] and [왖] to select the aperture value you want.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 6. Press the shutter release button to record the Quick Exposure Mode Selection image. You can also use the following procedure to change the exposure mode, without going through the menu. IMPORTANT! 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. • 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. 2.
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. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. This mode takes readings at the center of the image. 2. Press MENU. Spot: 3.
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. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. 2. Press MENU. 2. While holding down SHIFT, press / /MF RESIZE to cycle through the metering mode icons on the monitor screen in the sequence shown below.
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 100 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. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
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 SET/DISP. 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. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTES Enhancing Certain Colors • The filter function (page E-87) 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 E87) 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 Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off SET/DISP. 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. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “FUNCTION” “Grid”, and then press SET/DISP.
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. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. 2. Press MENU. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “FUNCTION” 3. Select “FUNCTION” “Sharpness”, and then press SET/DISP. 4. Select the setting you want, and then press 4.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Contrast Saving Uncompressed Images (TIFF Mode) Use the following procedure to control the difference between the light areas and dark areas of the image. Normally, the camera stores images in JPEG format only. The TIFF Mode stores two versions of the same image: a JPEG (compressed) version and a TIFF (uncompressed) version.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Specifying Power On Default Settings • The TIFF format image save operation takes more time than the JPEG format save operation. • Turning on the TIFF Mode causes both JPEG and TIFF versions of the image to be saved. This causes image files to be very large, and greatly reduces storage capacity (page E-64). Configuring the camera’s “mode memory” controls power on default settings.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS To do this when the camera is turned on Restore the item’s factory default setting Resetting the Camera Select this Restore the item’s last setting when power was turned off Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera’s settings to their initial defaults as shown under “Camera Menus” on page E-140. On Off (default) 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC or ■ Mode Memory Items and Settings PLAY.
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, press one of the To assign REC mode FUNCTION menu items to shortcut buttons 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. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. 2. Press MENU. Button REC mode FUNCTION Menu Item Icon 3. Use [왘], [왗], [왔] and [왖] to select “FUNC- Setting TION”, and then press SET/DISP.
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 is pressed in the REC mode as shown below. Button Default Setting Icon Icon After Assignment SET 1 / /MF RESIZE SET 2 • You can assign any of the items marked with “쑗” in the table under “Camera Menus” on page E-140 to a shortcut button.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [왘] and [왗] to cycle through the settings of Directly Accessing the REC mode FUNCTION Menu the currently selected item. When in the REC mode, you can hold down SHIFT and press MENU to display the FUNCTION menu. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for other items. 5. When everything is the way you want, press Cycling through REC mode FUNCTION Menu Settings to exit the FUNCTION menu.
PLAYBACK PLAYBACK You can use the camera’s built in monitor screen to play back recorded images. NOTES Basic Playback Operation Use the following procedure to scroll through recorded images stored in the camera’s memory. 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. PLAY: PLAY mode for playing back images 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the images on the monitor screen.
PLAYBACK 3. Press the shutter release button to start play- Playing a Movie Use the following procedure to play back a movie recorded in the Movie Mode. 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. ing the movie. • The following describes operations that are available during movie playback. If you want to do this 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 Use the following procedure to play back a panorama recorded in the Panorama Mode. 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. ing the panorama. • The following describes operations that are available during panorama playback. If you want to do this 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. Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to display the image you want to enlarge. 3. Slide the zoom slider towards T(TELE) to zoom in on the image. 4X • Operating the zoom slider sometimes causes a cropping boundary (page E-109) to appear in the image. 4.
PLAYBACK If you want to do this Do this Display on-screen guidance messages Press SET/DISP Shift the view right Press [ ]. Shift the view left Press [ ]. Shift the view upwards Press [ ]. Shift the view downwards Press [ ]. Change the zoom factor: 1X 2X 4X Operate the zoom slider. Return the image to normal size Press MENU. Displaying the 9-image View The following procedure displays nine images on the monitor screen at the same time. 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. 2.
PLAYBACK Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View 3. Use [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] to move the pointer to the image you want to select, and then press SET/DISP. • This displays the single-image view of the selected image. 1. Display the 9-image view. 2. Press SET/DISP. • This causes a pointer to appear in the upper left corner of the monitor screen.
PLAYBACK Displaying the Histogram 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll to another image if The following procedure displays a histogram of an image's luminance components. The histogram is a tool you can use to check the exposure of an image. 5. To exit the histogram, press SET/DISP a num- 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. IMPORTANT! you want. ber of times. • The histogram does not appear during movie playback (page E-101).
PLAYBACK NOTE Using the Slide Show Feature • If the histogram appears too lopsided in either direction, you should try recording the image again after correcting the exposure (EV) value (page E-66), adjusting the aperture priority AE aperture value (page E-80), adjusting the manual exposure shutter speed or aperture value setting (page E-81). Slide Show automatically plays back images in sequence at a fixed interval. 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. 2. Press MENU. 3.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Resizing an Image • Auto Power Off (page E-38) is disabled whenever Slide Show is being used. This means you should not leave Slide Show running when using batteries to power the camera. Doing so can rundown batteries. Be sure to stop Slide Show and turn off the camera after you are finished. • Note that all buttons are disabled while an image change is in progress.
PLAYBACK 5. Press / /MF RESIZE. Cropping an Image Use the following procedure when you want to crop a portion of an enlarged image and use the remaining part of the image as an e-mail attachment, Web page image, etc. 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. 6. In response to the confirmation message that appears, use [ ] and [ ] to select “Yes”. • Select "No" to exit the procedure without cropping the image. 7. Press SET/DISP. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to display the image you want to crop.
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. IMPORTANT! • Image deletion cannot be undone. Before deleting an image, make sure you no longer need it or you have a back-up copy saved on you computer, on diskette, or on some other medium.
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 shows how remaining images are shifted when image 100-3 is deleted. The following procedure lets you select one or more image for deletion. 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. 2. Press MENU. 100-1 100-2 100-3 100-4 3.
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 SET/DISP. Deleting All Images in Selected Folders Use the following procedure to select one or more folder for deletion of all their images. 1.
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 SET/DISP.
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 When you shoot the first image on a particular day, the camera automatically creates a folder for that date. All subsequent images you shoot on that day are stored in 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-110). 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 [왔] or [왖] to toggle the displayed image’s icon on and off. Protecting and Unprotecting All Images in Selected Folders 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “PROTECT” “Folder”, and then press SET/DISP. 4. Use [왘] and [왗] 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. icon 6. Press SET/DISP to protect the images in all the folders marked for protection, and unprotect the images in the unmarked folders. 1.
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 [왔] Increase the number of copies value [왖] Toggle printing of the recording date on and off Making DPOF Settings for Particular Folders 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. PREVIEW 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. Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. To do this Press this button Decrease the number of copies value [왔] Increase the number of copies value [왖] Toggle printing of recording dates on and off PREVIEW 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “DPOF” “All”, and then press SET/ 5. After you are finished making the settings you DISP. 4. Use the button operations described below to make the DPOF settings you want.
OTHER SETTINGS OTHER SETTINGS Changing the Display Language Turning the Confirmation Beep On and Off Use the following procedure to switch the display language between English and Deutsch. Use the following procedure to turn the beep that sounds each time you press a button on and off. 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC or 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC or PLAY. PLAY. 2. Press MENU. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “Language/Sprache” using one of the 3.
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.
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 to a Computer The optionally available wired remote controller lets you operate the camera without 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 USB Port Connection (Windows, Macintosh) ■ 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 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, align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. 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 Memory Card File Structure (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 U3500001.JPG U3500002.JPG (Sample Image File) (Sample Image File) SCENE.QVS (Best Shot Management File) ... INDEX.HTM QVCAM.QVS (Best Shot Folder) (Sample Image File) (Sample Image File) ... <¥DCIM¥> <¥SCENE¥> S3500001.JPG S3500002.JPG ( ) ...
CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT • Main Movie File Contents: Movie file recorded by the camera NOTE • A memory card’s actual file structure may differ somewhat in accordance with the type of Card Browser you are using (page E-134).
CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Precautions when Using a Memory Card on a Computer • This camera uses management files to manage the sequence and attributes of image files. Because of this, if you use your computer to modify or delete memory card files, to change management file contents, or to change image file sequence and attributes and then transfer the images back to the camera, you may end up with the wrong image sequence, ungrouped panorama images, and slow image scrolling.
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. 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC or • Card Browser files can be viewed using the Web browsers listed below. Movie files require QuickTime. 2. Press MENU. Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 or later Netscape Communicator 4.5 or later PLAY. 3.
CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT 4. Select the Card Browser setting you want. 5. After selecting the setting you want, press SET/DISP. 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 you turn on any Card Browser (Type 1 through 4), the camera creates a file named “INDEX.
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-127) or memory card transfer (page E-129) 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 Sensitivity ISO 100 / ISO 180 / ISO 300 / ISO 500 쑗 Filter Off / B/W / Sepia / Red / Green / Blue / Yellow / Pink / Purple 쑗 Exposure Mode Metering P/A/S/M Multi / Center / Spot 쑗 쑗 White Balance Auto / Daylight / Shade / Tungsten / Fluorescent / Manual 쑗 Enhancement Grid Off / Red / Green / Blue / Flesh Tones Off / On 쑗 쑗 NORMAL Flash Intensity Sharpness Strong / Normal / Weak Hard / Normal / Soft 쑗 쑗 PORTRAIT LANDSCAPE Saturation Contrast High / Normal / Low High /
REFERENCE Mode Memory FUNCTION SET UP Exposure Mode Off / On 쑗 Metering White Balance Off / On Off / On 쑗 쑗 Flash Focus Off / On Off / On 쑗 쑗 Digital Zoom Flash Intensity Off / On Off / On 쑗 쑗 Card Browser Off / Type1 / Type2 / 쑗 Type3 / Type4 Off / On Date / Time Language / Sprache Time setting English / Deutsch 쑗 Format Video Out No / Yes NTSC / PAL Link* Off / Mode1 / Mode2 / Mode3 Restore Select / Folder / All No / Yes DELETE DPOF PROTECT Select / Folder / All Select / Folde
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 Best Shot Movie (Normal) Movie (Past) Exposure Mode Panorama 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 왕 왕 쑗 쑗 쑗 쑗 쑗 왕 : The camera will not enter
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-32). 2. Replace batteries with a full set of new ones (page E-32). 3. Use only the specified AC adaptor. Sudden loss of power 1. Activation of Auto Power Off (page E-38). 2. Dead batteries 3. You are aligning the POWER/Function Switch with REC while the lens cap is attached. 1.
REFERENCE Recording Symptom Action Batteries are dead. Replace batteries with a full set of new ones (page E-32). 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-61). 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 E124). 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-125). Cannot access the delete screen.
REFERENCE Messages RECORD ERROR 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. CF ERROR To use this card, you must turn the camera off and then back on again.
REFERENCE Insert memory card! There is no memory card loaded in the camera. Load a memory card (page E-39). MEMORY FULL Change quality/size or delete unneeded images There is not enough memory to record an image with your current quality and size settings. Change the image quality and size settings and try again, or delete some images from the memory card (page E110). MEMORY FULL Delete unneeded images • There is not enough memory for further recording.
REFERENCE Specifications Storage Capacity Recording Time Description ......................... Digital camera • The above figures are approximations only. Model .................................. QV-3500EX Recorded Image File Format ......................... Still images (including panoramas): JPEG (Exif. Ver. 2.1)/TIFF, DCF standard (Design rule for Camera File system), DPOF compatible Movies: AVI (Motion JPEG) Recording Medium ............
REFERENCE Shutter ................................ CCD electronic shutter; mechanical shutter, BULB, 60 to 1/1000 second 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. Aperture ..............................
REFERENCE • 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.
QV-3500EX User Documentation Files • The QV-3500EX user documentation available here has been divided among a number of files in order to facilitate downloading. You can download the entire manual, or you can save time by using the table of contents below to find specific information and then download only the files you need. File 1 (File name : qv3500EX_e_1.pdf) Memory Cards ...............................................................
Specifying the Location of Best Shot Mode Scene Images Registering Your Own Scene Setups Deleting All Images in Selected Folders ...................... E-112 E-73 Deleting All Unprotected Images ................................. E-113 E-73 Importing a Scene from the Best Shot Library on the CD-ROM E-114 MANAGING IMAGES E-74 Folders and Files ......................................................... E-114 Recording a Movie ........................................................
