Battery Handling Precautions - Casio QV-2400UX User Manual

4.
Setting the C
Use [+] and [
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Formatting a Memory Card ¥ Be sure to turn off power before connecting or disconnect-

Battery Handling Precautions

Using the Soft Case N ever turn off camera power or subject the camera to im- Battery Life Guidelines –] to select the setting you want to
Memory Cards
The battery life guideline values given below indicate the pact while the operation lamp is flashing. Doing so can ing the adaptor.
use, and then press the shutter release button
Incorrect use or handling of batteries can cause them to leak You can format a memory card to delete all of the data Keep the camera in its soft case to protect it when not in use.
Use the following procedures to set the current date and This camera supports use of a CompactFlash memory card
amount of time at standard temperature (25 C) until power ¥ Always turn camera power off before disconnecting the AC cause malfunction of the microdrive.
to apply it.
stored on it. or burst and create the danger of serious damage to your
(CF TYPE I/II) or IBM microdrive for image storage. Note time, and to select the date format.
¥ The microdrive is a very high precision device. Dropping automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not adaptor, even if the camera has batteries installed. If you
camera. Be sure to note the following important precautions QV-2400UX Example: October 18, 2001
When you record an image, the time and date the image was that all mentions of Ò memoryÓ card in this manual refer both guarantee that batteries will provide the amount of service the camera can result in malfunction of the microdrive, donÕ t, the camera will turn off automatically when you dis-
to avoid problems with batteries.
IMPORTANT!
to a CompactFlash memory card and IBM microdrive, unless shot is registered in accordance with data from the cameraÕ s
indicated. Low temperatures and continued use reduce bat- even though the camera is undamaged. Take extra care connect the AC adaptor. You also run the risk of damaging
Year/Month/Day: 01/10/18
A pocket is provided inside the case
built-in clock. You can even use the time stamp function to specifically noted otherwise.
tery life. the camera whenever you disconnect the AC adaptor with- when handling the camera while the microdrive is installed.
¥ Formatting a memory card deletes all images on the
Day/Month/Year: 18/10/01
for memory card storage. To insert a
¥ Use only LR6 (AM-3) type alkaline or FR6 type
¥ The microdrive has very large storage capacity. Because Ò stampÓ the date and time inside the image. out first turning power off.
card, even if some or all of the images are protected
Month/Day/Year: 10/18/01 memory card, open the flap of the
Type of lithium or Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) dry cell AA-size Alkaline
¥ The AC adaptor may become warm to the touch after ex- of this, certain operations can take a relatively long time to
IMPORTANT! (page E-112).
pocket and slide the card into it.
Operation Batteries LR6
batteries with this camera. Never mix old bat-
tended periods of use. This is normal and is not cause for perform.
5.
¥ Formatting a memory card deletes all Best Shot Mode
Press to exit this setting screen.
¥ Make sure that the power of the camera is turned off
IMPORTANT!
Continuous
teries with new ones. Doing so can result in
¥ The microdrive may not operate properly in areas where alarm.
170 minutes
scene sample images stored on it. After deleting the
Playback
before you insert or remove a memory card.
bursting or leaking of batteries, creating the
¥ The time and date settings are cleared if the camera is
¥ After using the camera, turn it off and unplug the adaptor barometric pressure is low. Because of this, you should
card, you have to import the scenes you want to the
¥ When inserting a memory card into the camera, make
Continuous 80 minutes
danger of fire or personal injury.
left for about 24 hours without battery and AC power
Time Stamp avoid using it at high altitudes. from the AC outlet.
memory card (page E-72).
Recording (480 shots)
sure that the card is oriented correctly. Make sure that
¥ Always make sure that the plus (+) and minus
CAUTION
being supplied. If this happens, restore power and
¥ A microdrive consumes much more electrical power than a ¥ The camera automatically switches over to AC adaptor
¥ Data deleted by a memory card format operation can-
the correct side of the card is facing up, and that you
When it is turned on, the time stamp function digitally stamps (Ð) ends of the batteries are facing correctly, as
make new time and date settings before using the
¥ The above figures are approximations only. powered operation whenever the AC adaptor is plugged CompactFlash card. Depending on how a microdrive is
not be recovered! Be sure to carefully check and con-
insert the correct end of the card into the camera.
the recording date and time in the lower right corner of each noted by the markings on the camera itself.
Flap camera again.
¥ The above guidelines are based on the following battery into the camera. used, it can greatly reduce battery life. When using alkaline
firm that you no longer need the data stored in a
image as it is recorded. Note that once an image is stamped,
Improper loading of batteries can result in
¥ A flashing time display indicates that the time and date
¥ Always use the AC adaptor to power the camera whenever types: batteries, certain operating conditions and certain battery
memory card before formatting it.
the date and time cannot be deleted. bursting or leaking of batteries, creating the
Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera
(clock) settings have been cleared. Use the procedure
it is connected to a computer. Alkaline: MX1500 (AA) DURACELL ULTRA brands can result in batteries going dead right after you
danger of personal injury or soiling of objects
on this page to make the correct time and date set-
Lithium: Energizer install new ones. Whenever using a microdrive, we recom-
1.
Turn on the camera, and then use the REC/ nearby.
tings.
* Battery life varies with brand.
mend that you use rechargeable nickel metal hydride bat-
1.
Open the memory card
PLAY selector to select either "REC" or ¥ If you do not set the cameraÕ s built-in clock to the cur-
¥ Figures are based on continuous recording under the fol-
teries or lithium batteries to power the camera.
slot cover.
¥ Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan to use
rent date and time, all images are recorded with the
lowing conditions.
"PLAY".
¥ When battery power is low, the amount of time required
it for more than two weeks.
Flash turned off default date and time, which probably is not your cor-
between shots may become longer. This longer interval is
IMPORTANT!
¥ Never recharge batteries, never allow direct connection
rect current date and time. Be sure to correctly set the
One zoom slider switching between T (Telephoto) and W
designed to protect the microdrive.
between two ends of a battery, and never try to take batter-
clock before you use the camera.
(Wide-angle) ¥ Never put any other objects besides the camera into
ies apart.
the soft case.
¥ 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.
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GETTING ACQUAINTED
AA-size Lithium AA-size Ni-MH
Batteries FR6 Batteries NP-H3
300 minutes 180 minutes
200 minutes 120 minutes
(1200 shots) (720 shots)
Monitor screen
facing down
Memory card slot cover
2. 2.
Turni
Select As sho
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memor
slot an
far as i
1.
Setting the Date and Time In case of microdrive malfunction.... ¥ Dead batteries are susceptible to leakage, which can Recording one image per minute under the above conditions Turn on the camera and then slide the REC/ "Format" using one of the following two
Low B
¥
reduces battery life to about one sixth of that noted above. cause serious damage to your camera. Remove batteries
key operations, and then press the shutter re- PLAY selector to "REC".
¥ Contact your original microdrive retailer or the contact
Sliding the POWER ON/OFF switch
Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash, from the camera as soon as you notice they are dead.
lease button.
1.
point noted in the microdrive documentation.
Turn on the camera, and then use the REC/
to the right toggles camera power on
2.
zoom and other functions, and how long you leave power ¥ The batteries that power the camera normally become
Press MENU.
¥ CASIO does not provide any servicing or maintenance
and off.
PLAY selector to select either "REC" or
turned on. warm as they discharge.
If you are here
support for the microdrive.
"PLAY".
3.
Select "FUNCTION"
REC mode
¥ Note that CASIO assume no responsibility for any data
If the Eject button is
Tips for Prolonging Battery Life
press the shutter release button.
loss you may suffer while using the microdrive. PLAY mode
2.
Press MENU.
extended, press it in
¥ Use the button to turn off the flash when you are not
¥ This camera supports use of both a CompactFlash card
using it. before sliding the
4.
¥ Use [+] and [Ð] to select each menu item, and press
Use [+] and [–] to select the setting you want,
and the microdrive. Note, however, that ejecting a
3.
Select "Date/Time" using one of the following
The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on memory card into the
¥ You can also use the power save settings (page E-37) to
Power Save Settings
the shutter release button to advance to the next
and then press the shutter release button to
microdrive from the camera is relatively more difficult than
the monitor screen and the indicator display changes as bat- slot.
protect against wasting battery power when you forget to two key operations, and then press the shutter
menu.
ejecting a CompactFlash card.
apply it.
The settings described below let you specify sleep and auto
tery power is used. Replace all four batteries as soon as pos- turn off the camera.
release button.
power off trigger times that help to conserve valuable battery
3. sible after they go dead. If you continue to use the camera
Example:
In response to the confirmation message that
power.
while the battery level is
3. Alkaline Battery Life Date: October 18, 2001
Close the memory card If you are here
appears, use [+] and [–] to select "Yes" to for-
matically turn off. Time: 1:25pm
The actual life of alkaline batteries is affected by a variety of
REC mode
slot cover.
mat or "No" to exit, and then press the shutter
AUTO POWER OFF
factors, including the battery manufacturer, the amount of
PLAY mode
release button.
Off : No time stamping
Auto Power Off turns off camera power if no operation is
time the batteries spend in storage before you use them,
Battery
High
2001/10/18 : Year/Month/Day
performed for five minutes in the PLAY mode. In the REC
Capacity
temperature while you are recording, and photographic con- ¥ Use [+] and [Ð] to select each menu item, and press
18 1:25pm : Day Hour:Minutes
mode, you can specify an Auto Power Off trigger time of
ditions. As a rule, we recommend the use of lithium batteries
the shutter release button to advance to the next
Monitor
2001/10/18 1:25pm : Year/Month/Day Hour:Minutes
two or five minutes.
Screen
or Ni-MH batteries, which have longer lives than alkaline bat-
menu.
teries.
SLEEP
The monitor screen enters a sleep state if no operation is
performed for a specified amount of time in the REC mode.
Pressing any button immediately wakes up the monitor and
restores normal operation. You can specify 30 seconds, 1
minute, or 2 minutes before the sleep state is triggered, or
you can turn off this setting entirely.
E-31
Side marked arrow
should face the front
side of the camera!
POWER
Select this on the menu screen
"Time Stamp", and then
Ò FUNCTIONÓ Ò SET UPÓ
Ò SET UPÓ Ò FormatÓ
POWER ON/OFF
Eject button
Side marked
with arrow
or , camera power will auto-
Select this on the menu screen
Ò FUNCTIONÓ Ò SET UPÓ
Ò SET UPÓ Ò Date/TimeÓ
ON/OFF
Ò FormatÓ
Ò Date/TimeÓ
Low