E Digital Camera QV-5700 User’s Guide Congratulations upon your selection of the new CASIO Digital Camera. 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.
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Monitor Screen Indicators .......................................... 22 Contents 2 REC mode PLAY mode Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen INTRODUCTION Indicator display ......................................................... 24 Operation Indicator Lamp .......................................... 25 Quick Reference ..........................................................
INTRODUCTION 45 Using the Infinity Mode Using the Macro Mode Using Focus Lock Expanding the Focus Area Camera Shake Indicator BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Full Auto Mode ........................................... 45 Recording Precautions Focusing About Auto Focus Image Recording when the Batteries are Low About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 65 65 66 67 67 47 47 48 48 49 Selecting the Metering Mode ..................................... 68 Using Optical Zoom .........................................
INTRODUCTION Recording a Movie ..................................................... 93 Displaying the 9-image View .................................... 113 Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View REC Mode Camera Settings .....................................
INTRODUCTION DPOF ........................................................................ 127 Making DPOF Settings for Particular Images Making DPOF Settings for Particular Folders Making DPOF Settings of All Images on the Memory Card Using a Memory Card to Transfer Image Data ....... 149 128 129 Memory Card Data DCF Protocol Memory Card File Structure Image Files Supported by the Camera Precautions when Using a Memory Card on a Computer 129 PRINT Image Matching II ....................................
INTRODUCTION Quick Reference Getting Ready 1 2 Load batteries. 1 Insert the memory card. (page 29) 2 1 3 (page 37) 2 3 3 Set the current time and date.
INTRODUCTION Recording an Image (page 45) 5 1 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. Remove the lens cap from the lens. 2 Align the exposure mode dial with (Full Auto Mode). 4 Align the power/function switch with . 3 6 Align the drive mode dial with (1-Image).
INTRODUCTION Viewing (Playing Back) an Image (page 109) 1 Align the power/function switch with . 2 Rock the control button to the left or right to scroll through stored images on the monitor screen.
INTRODUCTION Deleting an Image (page 119) 1 4 Double check to make sure that you really want to delete the image you selected. Align the power/function switch with . • You can exit the image delete operation by pressing AE-L . 2 Rock the control button to the left or right to scroll through stored images and display the one you want to delete. 5 3 Press AE-L Rock the control button down to select “Yes” and then click the control button. .
INTRODUCTION Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved. • Other company, product and service names used herein may also be trademarks or service marks of others. • Photo Loader, Photohands and Panorama Editor are the property of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except as stipulated above, all copyrights and other related rights to these applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. • The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
INTRODUCTION • Focus area expansion Makes it easier achieve the focus you want. Features • High-resolution 5.0 megapixel CCD (5.36 million total pixels) Record images that capture everything from delicate skin tone nuances to all the fine detail of natural scenery. • Image preview Provides instant preview of an image you just recorded. • 1.8-inch TFT low-glare color LCD (HAST) monitor screen • Canon F2.0 wide-aperture lens Provides high contrast and captures the most delicate of nuances. • 9.
INTRODUCTION • DCF Data Storage DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage protocol provides image inter-compatibility with printers and other digital cameras. • VIDEO OUT terminal Connects to your TV for big-screen viewing of images. • USB compatibility Connects to your computer for quick and easy image exchange.
INTRODUCTION Recording Features Movie Mode Best Shot Mode page 76 page 93 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) Automatically records multiple images at different exposure settings. Five focus modes Multi-area AF, Spot AF, Manual, Infinity, Macro page 62 to 65 Three metering modes page 89 Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot page 68 Panorama Mode Stitches multiple images into a sweeping panorama.
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. Operating conditions • This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). • Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.
INTRODUCTION Lens Precautions About the camera’s backlight… • 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 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 charge lamp MENU button (page 26) (page 42) (Self-Timer) button (page 52) (Flash) button Operation/card access lamp (page 55) (page 25) Zoom controller (Enlarge/Nine Images) (Metering Mode) button (page 68) (pages 49, 75, 112, 113) WB (White balance) button (page 69) Control button FOCUS (Focus Mode) button (page 61) AE-L (AE Lock/Delete) button (pages 55, 71, 119) PREVIEW button (page 54) Monitor screen DISP button (page 22) (page 24) 18
GETTING ACQUAINTED Side Bottom DIGITAL terminal Diopter dial (page 103) (page 51) Tripod screw hole Battery compartment cover lock (page 29) VIDEO OUT terminal (page 137) USB port (page 139) Battery compartment cover (page 29) DC IN 6V terminal (page 33) External flash sync terminal Open Terminal Panel Cover (page 104) Memory card slot cover (pages 37, 38) Card slot cover lock (pages 37, 38) 19
GETTING ACQUAINTED ■ Drive mode dial Mode Dials AEB Drive mode dial Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) page 89 Continuous Shutter recording page 88 1-Image recording page 54 Movie recording page 93 Panorama recording page 91 ■ Exposure mode dial M Exposure mode dial 20 M Mode (Manual Exposure) page 87 S S Mode (Shutter Speed Priority AE) page 85 A A Mode (Aperture Priority AE) page 84 P P Mode (Program AE) page 83 Full Auto Mode page 82 Best Shot Mode page 76
GETTING ACQUAINTED Using the Control Button Control button The control button is used to select menu items and execute function. The following are the terms used in this manual to describe control button operations. Term Rock Click Meaning Use your thumb to move the control button up, down, left, or right. Press the control button straight down until it clicks, something like a computer mouse.
GETTING ACQUAINTED Monitor Screen Indicators The following describes the different indicators and markings that appear on the camera’s monitor screen.
GETTING ACQUAINTED Flash Mode indicator None PLAY mode Auto Flash On Flash Off Folder number Red-eye reduction • Flash indicator indicates that the flash will fire (when auto flash is selected). Image protection indicator File number Image size Quality File name/ File number Battery capacity White balance indicator Daylight Shade Tungsten Zoom bar • Lower half indicates optical zoom. Upper half indicates digital zoom.
GETTING ACQUAINTED Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Indicator display 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. Use DISP to cycle through monitor screen information settings as shown below.
GETTING ACQUAINTED PLAY mode Operation Indicator Lamp Lamp Color Operation/card access lamp The operation/card access lamp shows the operational status of the camera as described below. Green Red Flashing One of the following operations is in progress: delete, format, battery alert, card browser generation. Memory card is defective. • The operation/card access lamp remains lit (green) while the monitor screen is turned off in the PLAY mode.
GETTING ACQUAINTED Flash Charge lamp AF Assist Light/Self-timer Lamp Flash charge lamp The flash charge lamp also lights and flashes during a record operation as described below. The AF assist light operates automatically to assist the Auto Focus operation whenever you are shooting where lighting is dim. This lamp also flashes to indicate the countdown until the shutter releases during a self-timer operation. REC mode Lamp Color Flashing Amber Flash is charging.
GETTING ACQUAINTED Adjusting the Length of the Neck Strap Using the Bundled Accessories Use the buckle to adjust the length of the neck strap. Attaching the Neck Strap Attach the neck strap to the strap ring as shown in the illustration below. Buckle IMPORTANT! Strap ring Strap ring • 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.
GETTING ACQUAINTED Attach the lens cap holder to the neck strap or the strap ring. This protects against accidental loss of the lens cap. Using the Lens Cap Always keep the lens cap on the lens whenever you are not using the camera. Always leave the lens cap on the lens when the camera is turned off and the lens is retracted. IMPORTANT! • Never turn on camera power with the lens cap affixed to the lens.
GETTING ACQUAINTED 2. Load the batteries so their Power Requirements plus (+) and minus (–) ends are facing as shown in the illustration. Your camera features a two-way power supply that lets you use either AA-size batteries or household AC current. ■ Batteries • Four AA-size alkaline batteries: LR6 • Four AA-size lithium batteries: FR6 • Four AA-size nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries: NP-H3 3.
GETTING ACQUAINTED ● Battery Life Guidelines The battery life guideline values given below indicate the amount of time at standard temperature (25°C (77°F)) until power automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not guarantee that batteries will provide the amount of service indicated. Low temperatures reduce battery life.
GETTING ACQUAINTED ● About rechargeable batteries Use only the nickel-metal hydride batteries (NP-H3) that are specifically recommended 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 • Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan to use it for more than two weeks. • Never recharge non-rechargeable type batteries, never allow direct connection between two ends of a battery, and never try to take batteries apart. • Do not expose batteries to direct heat or dispose of them by burning. Doing so can create the danger of explosion. • Never mix batteries of different types. • Dead batteries are susceptible to leakage, which can cause serious damage to your camera.
GETTING ACQUAINTED Low Battery Indicator Using AC Power The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on the monitor screen and the indicator display changes as battery power is used. Replace all four batteries as soon as possible after they go dead. If you continue to use the camera , camera power will automatiwhile the battery level is cally turn off. Use the adaptor as shown below to power the camera from a household power outlet.
GETTING ACQUAINTED AC Adaptor precautions 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. You also run the risk of damaging the camera whenever you disconnect the AC adaptor without first turning power off.
GETTING ACQUAINTED Turning the Camera On and Off Power Save Settings Rotate the power/function switch to turn camera power on and off. The settings described below let you specify sleep and auto power off trigger times that help to conserve valuable battery power. 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.
GETTING ACQUAINTED • In the PLAY mode, the Auto Power Off trigger time is fixed at five minutes. To configure power save settings 1. Align the power/function switch with • Sleep is disabled in the PLAY mode. . • Performing any button operation while the monitor is asleep immediately wakes it up and restores normal operation. 2. Press MENU. 3. Rock the control button up or down to select • The Auto Power Off setting is given priority if you have “2 min” set for both Sleep and Auto Power Off.
GETTING ACQUAINTED 2. With the side of the memory card that has an Memory Cards arrow marked facing towards the memory card slot cover, slide the card into the camera 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 slot cover. Removing a Memory Card from the Camera 1. Slide the card slot cover lock in the direction indicated by the arrow and 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.
GETTING ACQUAINTED Formatting a Memory Card 1. Align the power/function switch with You can format a memory card to delete all of the data stored on it. 2. Press MENU. or . 3. Select “Format” and then rock the control button to the right (page 42). IMPORTANT! • Formatting a memory card deletes all images on the card, even if some or all of the images are protected (page 125). • Formatting a memory card deletes all Best Shot Mode scene files you have imported from the CD-ROM and stored on the card.
GETTING ACQUAINTED • Images cannot be recorded with this camera unless a memory card is installed in it. • 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. • Be sure to use only CASIO or SanDisk CompactFlash cards, or an IBM Microdrive. Proper operation is not guaranteed with other memory cards.
GETTING ACQUAINTED • A Microdrive consumes much more electrical power than a CompactFlash card. Depending on how a Microdrive is used, it can greatly reduce battery life. When using alkaline batteries, certain operating conditions and certain battery brands can result in batteries going dead right after you install new ones. Whenever using a Microdrive, we recommend that you use rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries or lithium batteries to power the camera.
GETTING ACQUAINTED If you want to do this: 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. 1. Align the power/function switch with Do this: Select a menu item Rock the control button up or down. Display details of the selected menu item Rock the control button to the right. Execute the selected item Click the control button.
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 (page 100). 1. Align the power/function switch with or . 2. Press MENU. 3.
GETTING ACQUAINTED If you want to do this: Selecting the Date Format Do this: Move the selection boundary Rock the control button to the left or right. Increase or decrease the value where the selection boundary is located Rock the control button up or down. You can use the following procedure to select one of the three different date formats. 1. Align the power/function switch with or . 6. Click the control button to apply your settings. 2. Press MENU. 7.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 4. Align the power/function This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image using the Full Auto Mode. It also explains about basic camera settings. switch with . : Turns on power and enters the REC mode. : Turns on power and enters the PLAY mode. OFF : Turns off power. Using the Full Auto Mode The Full Auto Mode makes it easy even for complete novices to record good-looking digital images every time.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 7. After confirming that • Pressing the shutter release button causes the focus frame to appear on the monitor screen (page 62). the image is in focus, press the shutter release button all the way down to record the image. • Multi-area Auto Focus (page 62) automatically focuses the image and displays shutter speed and aperture values. • 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/card access lamp.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! Recording Precautions • In any of the following cases, the message “One moment please...” appears on the display after you record each image as it is saved to the memory card.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING About Auto Focus Image Recording when the Batteries are Low Auto Focus tends not to work well with the types of subjects listed below. 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.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING About the REC Mode Monitor Screen Using Optical Zoom • The actual image is recorded and saved 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. • Certain levels of subject brightness can cause the response of the REC mode monitor screen to slow down, which causes some static noise in the monitor screen image.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTES • 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 • You can use the Diopter Dial to adjust the image in viewfinder screen to 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. Focus Frame Focus Range Frame Diopter Dial IMPORTANT! • Focusing of the viewfinder image is disabled while the camera is turned off or in the PLAY mode.
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 . To do this: Turn the self-timer off 2. Press to select the selftimer time you want.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING — When recording portrait orientation images, position the camera so 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. Camera Orientation Detection 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.
