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- Page 1 LCD Digital Camera QV-3500EX English...
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Page 2: Unpacking
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. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION Lens ................. E-21 Contents Installing a Conversion Lens or Close-up Lens E-21 Using a Filter E-23 Lens Precautions E-24 INTRODUCTION Monitor Screen Indicators ........E-25 REC mode E-25 Unpacking ..............E-2 PLAY mode E-26 Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen E-27 Contents .............. - Page 4 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 E-45 Exposure Compensation ......... E-66 Selecting the Date Format E-46 Time Stamp E-47 E-68...
- Page 5 INTRODUCTION Setting the Sensitivity Level ........E-86 Displaying the 9-image View ......... E-104 Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View E-105 Using the Filter Function ......... E-87 Displaying the Histogram ........E-106 Selecting White Balance ......... E-88 Adjusting White Balance Manually E-88 Using the Slide Show Feature ......
- Page 6 INTRODUCTION Making DPOF Settings for Particular Images E-119 Viewing Card Browser File Contents E-136 Making DPOF Settings for Particular Folders E-120 Saving Card Browser Files E-139 Making DPOF Settings of All Images on the Memory Card E-121 E-140 REFERENCE E-122 OTHER SETTINGS Camera Menus ............
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Page 7: Quick Reference
INTRODUCTION Quick Reference Getting Ready Load batteries. Insert the memory card. (page E-32) (page E-39) Set the current time and date. (page E-45) -
Page 8: Recording An Image
INTRODUCTION Recording an Image (page E-48) After confirming that the Auto Point the camera at the sub- Focus operation is complete (the ject, compose the image on operation lamp lights green), the monitor screen, and press press the shutter release button the shutter release button half all the way down to record the im- way to focus the image. -
Page 9: Playback
INTRODUCTION Playback (page E-100) Use [ ] (forward) and [ ] Align the (back) to scroll through POWER/Function stored images on the Switch with PLAY. monitor screen. -
Page 10: Deleting Images
INTRODUCTION Deleting Images (page E-110) Use [ ] (forward) and [ ] (back) to Align the scroll through stored images and POWER/Function display the one you want to de- Switch with PLAY. lete. Press Press [ ] to select “Yes” Double check to make and then press sure that you really... - Page 11 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.
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Page 12: Features
INTRODUCTION • HTML File Card Browser Features Images are displayed on your computer screen in a conve- • High-resolution 3.34-megapixel CCD nient format. You can view a gallery of image thumbnails on your com- • 1.8-inch low-glare color LCD (HAST) puter screen. -
Page 13: Recording Features
INTRODUCTION Recording Features Portrait Mode Best Shot Mode page E-69 page E-71 Landscape Mode Movie Mode page E-69 page E-76 Night Scene Mode Panorama Mode page E-70 page E-78 E-13... - Page 14 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...
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Page 15: General Precautions
After making sure there is no more smoke coming operating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so cre- from the camera, take it to your nearest CASIO service pro- ates the danger of serious accident. vider for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance. -
Page 16: Operating Conditions
INTRODUCTION • Never open the battery compartment cover, disconnect the Condensation AC adaptor from the camera or unplug it from the wall • When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or other- socket while recording images. Doing so will not only make wise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, conden- storage of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt sation can form on the exterior of the camera or on internal... -
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 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. Indicator display Front Self-timer lamp (page E-28) (page E-29) Viewfinder... -
Page 19: Back
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) (Self-Timer/Delete) Operation lamp button (page E-28) (pages E-65, 110) MENU button Zoom slider (page E-44) (Enlarge/Nine Images) (page E-54, 103, 104) [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]... -
Page 20: Side
GETTING ACQUAINTED Side Bottom Diopter dial (page E-54) Battery compartment DIGITAL terminal lock Tripod screw hole (page E-32) (page E-123) 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... -
Page 21: Lens
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 connec- Tele-Converter tion of an optionally available Conversion Lens Adaptor (LU- (TC-DC58) 35A). After installing the adapter, you can use one of the rec- ommended converter lenses, the recommended close-up lens, or an optionally available filter. - Page 22 GETTING ACQUAINTED • Canon Inc. 58mm Close-up Lens 250D IMPORTANT! Focal Distance: In the Macro Mode, 5 cm to 14 cm from the sur- • Be sure to use the Conversion Lens Adaptor (LU-35A) face of the close up lens to the subject (when whenever you install a conversion lens or 58mm zoom is set to maximum wide angle);...
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Page 23: Using A Filter
GETTING ACQUAINTED • When using the close-up lens, make sure to set the Using a Filter focus mode to (Macro Mode) (page E-59). Proper This camera supports use of commercially available 58mm focus of a close-up image is not possible with any filters. -
Page 24: Lens Precautions
GETTING ACQUAINTED Lens Precautions • Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can inter- fere 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. -
Page 25: Monitor Screen Indicators
GETTING ACQUAINTED Monitor Screen Indicators The following describes the different indicators and markings that appear on the camera’s monitor screen. REC mode Focus Mode indicator Self-timer 10 SEC, 2 SEC None Auto Focus Recording Mode indicator Macro NORMAL Infinity PORTRAIT Zoom factor Manual Focus LANDSCAPE... -
Page 26: Play Mode
GETTING ACQUAINTED Screen when SHIFT is held down PLAY mode SHIFT Folder name PREVIEW Image protection indicator File number Metering Mode indicator SHIFT button Image size (multi) (center) (spot) Quality Date and time Battery capacity White balance (Auto) (Daylight) (Shade) Exposure Mode indicator (Tungsten) (program AE) -
Page 27: Changing The Contents Of The Monitor Screen
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. SET/DISP REC mode SET/DISP button White balance Flash Mode indicator Display indicators on (page E-25) SET/DISP Display indicators off... -
Page 28: Indicator Display
GETTING ACQUAINTED Indicator display Operation Indicator Lamp The indicator display located on the top of the camera also Operation lamp shows various camera status indicators during image re- cording. The indicator display comes in handy especially The Operation lamp shows the when the monitor screen is turned off. -
Page 29: Flash Lamp
GETTING ACQUAINTED Flash lamp Flash lamp Self-timer lamp The Flash lamp also lights and The Self-timer lamp flashes when the self-timer is perform- flashes during a record operation ing a timer operation prior to releasing the shutter. as described below. MENU Self-timer lamp REC mode... -
Page 30: Using The Bundled Accessories
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... -
Page 31: Adjusting The Length Of The Neck Strap
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. -
Page 32: Power Requirements
GETTING ACQUAINTED Pressing down on the battery compartment Power Requirements cover, slide it towards the side of the camera to Your camera features a two-way power supply that lets you release it, and then swing the cover up to open use either AA-size batteries or household AC current. - Page 33 GETTING ACQUAINTED Battery Life Guidelines Recording one image per minute under the above conditions The battery life guideline values given below indicate the reduces battery life to about one sixth of that noted above. amount of time at standard temperature (25°C) until power Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash, automatically turns off due to battery failure.
- Page 34 GETTING ACQUAINTED The following examples show how alkaline battery life About rechargeable batteries changes under different shooting conditions. Use only the nickel-metal hydride batteries (NP-H3) that are available from your dealer as options for this camera. Proper Example 1: Intermittent use of the camera shortens battery camera operation is not guaranteed when other recharge- life.
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Page 35: Battery Handling Precautions
GETTING ACQUAINTED Battery Handling Precautions • Dead batteries are susceptible to leakage, which can cause serious damage to your camera. Remove batteries Incorrect use or handling of batteries can cause them to leak from the camera as soon as you notice they are dead. or burst and create the danger of serious damage to your •... -
Page 36: Using Ac Power
(exposed internal wiring), request a dride batteries. This AC adaptor/charger unit can be used replacement from an authorized CASIO ser- with any household power outlet rated for 100V to 240V vice provider. A damaged AC adaptor cord creates the danger of fire or electrical shock. -
Page 37: Turning The Camera On And Off
GETTING ACQUAINTED • Be sure to turn off power before connecting or disconnect- Turning the Camera On and Off ing the adaptor. Rotate the POWER/Function Switch to turn camera power • Always turn camera power off before disconnecting the AC on and off. - Page 38 GETTING ACQUAINTED AUTO POWER OFF On the screen that appears, use [ ] and [ ] to Auto Power Off turns off camera power if no operation is make the setting you want, and then press performed for five minutes in the PLAY mode. In the REC SET/DISP.
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Page 39: Memory Cards
GETTING ACQUAINTED Eject button With the side of the Memory Cards memory card marked This camera supports use of a CompactFlash memory card with an arrow facing (CF TYPE I/II) or IBM microdrive for image storage. Note the same direction as that all mentions of “memory”... -
Page 40: Removing A Memory Card From The Camera
AC adaptor, and contact your original retailer or Eject button nearest CASIO Service Provider. Press the eject button • Never eject the memory card while the card slot is fac- ing downwards. Doing so creates the danger of the... -
Page 41: Formatting A Memory Card
GETTING ACQUAINTED Formatting a Memory Card • Use [ ] and [ ] 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. In response to the confirmation message that appears, use [ ] and [ ] to select “Yes”... -
Page 42: Memory Card Precautions
• Be sure to use only CASIO brand CompactFlash cards. • Before starting a format operation, load a full set of new Proper operation with other memory cards is not guaran- batteries (alkaline or lithium) into the camera or connect teed. - Page 43 Take extra care • Note that CASIO assumes no responsibility for any data when handling the camera while the microdrive is installed. loss you may suffer while using the microdrive.
- Page 44 GETTING ACQUAINTED Example Displays Menu Screens Pressing MENU displays the menu screen. The contents of REC mode, page 1 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. Items Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
- Page 45 GETTING ACQUAINTED Setting the Date and Time Setting the Current Date and Time Use the following procedures to set the current date and Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC or time, and to select the date format. PLAY. When you record an image, the time and date the image was shot is registered in accordance with data from the camera’s Press MENU.
- Page 46 GETTING ACQUAINTED 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. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC or Green PLAY.
- Page 47 GETTING ACQUAINTED Time Stamp Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want, and then press SET/DISP to apply it. When it is turned on, the time stamp function digitally stamps Example: the recording date and time in the lower right corner of each Date: October 18, 2001 image as it is recorded.