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Casio QV-2400UX User Manual

Casio lcd digital camera user's guide qv-2400ux, qv-2900ux
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LCD Digital Camera
QV-2400UX / QV-2900UX
User's Guide
• All example procedures in
this User's Guide are based
on the QV-2400UX. The same
procedures also apply to the
QV-2900UX, unless
specifically noted otherwise.
• Certain camera models may
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QV-2400UX

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  • Page 1 LCD Digital Camera QV-2400UX / QV-2900UX User’s Guide • All example procedures in this User’s Guide are based on the QV-2400UX. The same procedures also apply to the QV-2900UX, unless specifically noted otherwise. • Certain camera models may not be available in some geographic areas.

  • Page 2: Unpacking

    To get the most out of your new CASIO Digital Camera, make sure you carefully read this manual and keep it on hand for future reference. 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents INTRODUCTION Unpacking ... E-2 Contents ... E-3 Quick Reference ... E-7 Getting Ready Recording an Image Playback Deleting Images Features ... E-12 Recording Features Precautions ... E-15 General Precautions Operating conditions Condensation About the camera’s backlight… E-18 GETTING ACQUAINTED General Guide ...
  • Page 4 Setting the Current Date and Time ... E-45 Setting the Date and Time Selecting the Date Format Time Stamp E-48 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording a Simple Snapshot ... E-48 About the REC Mode Monitor Screen About Auto Focus Recording Precautions Image Recording when the Battery is Low Using Zoom ...
  • Page 5 Selecting White Balance ... E-87 Adjusting White Balance Manually Quick White Balance Selection Enhancing Certain Colors ... E-89 Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off ... E-90 Specifying Outline Sharpness ... E-91 Specifying Color Saturation ... E-91 Specifying Contrast ... E-92 Saving Uncompressed Images (TIFF Mode) ...
  • Page 6 DPOF ... E-119 Making DPOF Settings for Particular Images Making DPOF Settings for Particular Folders Making DPOF Settings of All Images on the Memory Card PRINT Image Matching ... E-122 E-123 OTHER SETTINGS Turning the Monitor Screen Indicators On and Off ... E-123 Changing the Display Language ...

  • Page 7: Quick Reference

    Load batteries. PUSH Set the current time and date. INTRODUCTION Quick Reference Getting Ready Insert the memory card. (page E-32) (page E-39) (page E-45)

  • Page 8: Recording An Image

    Recording an Image (page E-48) 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. Slide the POWER ON/OFF switch to the right to turn on the camera.

  • Page 9: Playback

    Playback (page E-99) Slide the POWER ON/OFF switch to the right to turn on the camera. INTRODUCTION Use [+] (forward) and [–] (back) to scroll through stored images on the monitor screen. R E C P L A S H IF IN F O R E S IZ E...

  • Page 10: Deleting Images

    Deleting Images (page E-110) Use [+] (forward) and [–] (back) to scroll through stored images and display the one you want to delete. Slide the POWER ON/OFF switch to the right to turn on the camera. Double check to make sure you really want to delete the image you selected.
  • Page 11 • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of the QV-2400UX or the QV-2900UX. • 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.

  • Page 12: Features

    Features • High-resolution 2.11-megapixel CCD • 1.8-inch low-glare color LCD (HAST) • 12X zoom: 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom (QV-2400UX) 32X zoom: 8X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom (QV-2900UX) • Swivel lens mechanism Shoot from the angle you want without moving the camera body.

  • Page 13: Recording Features

    Recording Features Portrait Mode Landscape Mode Night Scene Mode INTRODUCTION Best Shot Mode page E-64 Movie Mode page E-65 Panorama Mode page E-66 E-13 page E-67 page E-73 page E-75...
  • Page 14 Interval Mode Four exposure modes Program AE, aperture priority AE, shutter speed priority AE, manual exposure Three metering modes Multi-pattern, center weighted, spot Four focus modes Auto focus, macro, infinity, manual INTRODUCTION Histogram page E-76 pages E-78 to E-83 pages E-84 pages E-56 to E-59 E-14 page E-105...

  • Page 15: General Precautions

    After making sure there is no more smoke coming from the camera, take it to your nearest CASIO service pro- vider for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance. • At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug.

  • Page 16: Operating Conditions

    • 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.

  • Page 17: About The Camera's Backlight

    • Should the LCD image appear abnormally dark, take the camera to your dealer or an authorized CASIO service pro- vider to have the light source replaced. Note that you will be charged for this replacement.

  • Page 18: Getting Acquainted

    GETTING ACQUAINTED This section contains important information you should know when trying to operate the camera. The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. Front [+] / [–] buttons (page E-44) Shutter release button (page E-44, 48) GETTING ACQUAINTED...

  • Page 19: Back

    Back Monitor screen (page E-25) Operation lamp (page E-28) External flash sync terminal (pages E-126, 130) Terminal cap (page E-130) QV-2900UX GETTING ACQUAINTED POWER ON/OFF switch (page E-37) S H I F I N F O R E S I Z E SHIFT INFO (Shift/ Information) button (pages E-26, 95)

  • Page 20: Terminals And Ports

    Terminals and Ports Terminal Panel Cover VIDEO OUT terminal (page E-126) DIGITAL terminal (page E-126) ON/OFF POWER VIDEO OUT DIGITAL DC IN 6V DC IN 6V terminal USB port (page E-36) (page E-126) Open Terminal Panel Cover GETTING ACQUAINTED Bottom (page E-20) Tripod screw hole Battery compart-...

  • Page 21: Lens

    • The proper orientation of the lens when you store the camera in its case depends on your camera model. * QV-2400UX: Lens should be pointed forward. * QV-2900UX: Lens should be pointed up. • Never set the camera down while the lens is pointed downwards.

  • Page 22: Installing A Conversion Lens

    The method you should use to install a conversion lens depends on your camera model. • QV-2400UX: You must install an optionally available lens adaptor (LU-8A) in order to use a conversion lens. • QV-2900UX: A conversion lens can be installed directly, without an adaptor.

  • Page 23: Using A Filter

    Conver- sion Lens Adapter. IMPORTANT! • When using a lens filter with the QV-2400UX, be sure you first screw the optionally available Conversion Lens Adapter onto the lens. A filter attached directly to the lens of the QV-2400UX will come into contact with the convex surface of the lens and damage it.

  • Page 24: Lens Precautions

    Next, wipe the surface of the lens with a soft lens cloth. • The lens of the QV-2400UX extends from its body when you turn on power and retracts when you turn off power.

  • Page 25: Monitor Screen Indicators

    The following describes the different indicators and markings that appear on the camera’s monitor screen. REC mode Focus Mode indicator None Auto Focus Macro Infinity Manual Focus Flash Mode indicator None Auto Spot metering Flash Off indicator Flash On Red-eye reduction •...

  • Page 26: Play Mode

    Screen when SHIFT INFO is pressed Pressing SHIFT INFO also displays the FUNCTION menu (page E-95). SHIFT INFO button Metering Mode indicator (multi) (center) (spot) Exposure Mode indicator (program AE) (aperture priority AE) (shutter speed priority AE) (manual) GETTING ACQUAINTED PLAY mode SHIFT INFO...

  • Page 27: Changing The Contents Of The Monitor Screen

    Recording Mode indicator IMPORTANT! • The above indicators may not appear when viewing images recorded using a different digital camera model. GETTING ACQUAINTED Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Each press of the SET/DISP button changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below.
  • Page 28 Operation Indicator Lamp The Operation lamp shows the operational status of the camera as described below. SHIFT INFO RESIZE Operation lamp GETTING ACQUAINTED REC mode Lamp Color Green Auto focus operation complete Monitor screen turned off due to sleep state activation Amber Exposure warning Cannot focus...

  • Page 29: Play Mode

    PLAY mode Lamp Color Green – Please Wait (after power on) Delete operation in progress Image protection operation in progress Making DPOF settings Low battery Format operation in progress Please Wait (after power off) – Memory card error Memory card is not formatted No memory card in the camera...

  • Page 30: Using The Bundled Accessories

    Attach the lens cap holder to the ring. This protects against accidental loss of the lens cap. QV-2400UX Users • Be sure to turn off camera power and let the lens retract into the camera before attaching the lens cap.

  • Page 31: Using The Soft Case

    Using the Soft Case Keep the camera in its soft case to protect it when not in use. QV-2400UX A pocket is provided inside the case for memory card storage. To insert a memory card, open the flap of the pocket and slide the card into it.

  • Page 32: Power Requirements

    Power Requirements 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 cam- era. The other items listed below are available separately. Batteries •...
  • Page 33 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.
  • Page 34 The following examples show how alkaline battery life changes under different conditions. photographic conditions shooting conditions Example 1: Intermittent use of the camera shortens battery life. Conditions • Temperature: 25 C • Repeat of a cycle of recording of one shot per minute for 10 minutes, followed by one minute of playback, and a nine minutes of power off (power on, full lens extention, half lens contraction, full lens extension,...

  • Page 35: Battery Handling Precautions

    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. • Use only LR6 (AM-3) type alkaline or FR6 type lithium or Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) dry cell batteries with this camera.

  • Page 36: Using Ac Power

    Doing so creates the danger of fire and electrical shock. • Should the cord of the AC adaptor become damaged (exposed internal wiring), request a replacement from an authorized CASIO ser- vice provider. A damaged AC adaptor cord creates the danger of fire or electrical shock.

  • Page 37: Turning The Camera On And Off

    • Be sure to turn off power before connecting or disconnect- ing 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 dis- connect the AC adaptor.
  • Page 38 To power save settings Turn on the camera and slide the REC/PLAY selector to “REC”. Press MENU. Use [+] (down) and [–] (up) to select “FUNC- TION”, and then press the shutter release but- ton. Use [+] (down) and [–] (up) to select the item whose settings you want to change, and then press the shutter release button.

  • Page 39: Memory Cards

    Memory Cards 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.

  • Page 40: Removing A Memory Card From The Camera

    • 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. Eject button • Never eject the CompactFlash card while the card slot is facing downwards.

  • Page 41: Formatting A Memory Card

    Formatting a Memory Card You can format a memory card to delete all of the data stored on it. IMPORTANT! • Formatting a memory card deletes all images on the card, even if some or all of the images are protected (page E-112).

  • Page 42: Memory Card Precautions

    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 guaran- teed. • Static electricity, electrical noise, and other electrical phe- nomena can cause corruption or even total loss of the data stored on a memory card.
  • Page 43 • CASIO does not provide any servicing or maintenance support for the microdrive. • Note that CASIO assume no responsibility for any data loss you may suffer while using the microdrive. • This camera supports use of both a CompactFlash card and the microdrive.

  • Page 44: Menu Screens

    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 opera- tion in the REC mode as an example. Slide the POWER ON/OFF switch to the right to turn on the camera.

  • Page 45: 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.

  • Page 46: Selecting The Date Format

    Select and change the digits on the screen to set the current date and time. Green marker Shutter release button: Moves the green marker. [+] / [–]: Increases and decreases the currently selected digit. Press to apply your settings. Press to exit this setting screen.

  • Page 47: Time Stamp

    Use [+] and [–] to select the setting you want to use, and then press the shutter release button to apply it. Example: October 18, 2001 Year/Month/Day: 01/10/18 Day/Month/Year: 18/10/01 Month/Day/Year: 10/18/01 Press to exit this setting screen. Time Stamp 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.

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