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• The camera is equipped with a fluorescent light source to
provide the back lighting for its LCD.
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• The normal service life of the backlight is approximately six
years, when the camera is used for about two hours a day.
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• Should the LCD image appear abnormally dark, take the
camera to your dealer or an authorized CASIO service pro-
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era" refer to the CASIO QV-2400UX or QV-2900UX Digital
vider to have the light source replaced. Note that you will
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Camera.
be charged for this replacement.
Getting Ready
• Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while • Under very cold conditions, the backlight may require more
Recording an Image
time than normal to light, or reddish bands may appear in operating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so cre-
Playback
ates the danger of serious accident.
Deleting Images
the displayed image. These conditions do not indicate mal-
• Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your
function, and normal operation should return at higher tem-
Features .................................................................. E-12
own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the
peratures.
Recording Features
risk of electrical shock when exposed. Always leave main-
Precautions ............................................................. E-15
tenance and repair work up to authorized CASIO service
General Precautions
providers.
Operating conditions
• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a
Condensation
motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driver's vi-
About the camera's backlight...
sion and create the danger of accident.
• Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject's
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eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if
it is fired too close to the eyes, especially with young chil-
dren. When using the flash, the camera should be at least
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one meter from the eyes of the subject.
Front
• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and
Back
Terminals and Ports
never let it get wet. Moisture creates the danger of fire and
Bottom
electrical shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the rain
or snow, at the seashore or beach, in the bathroom, etc.
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INTRODUCTION
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• Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera, Lens ......................................................................... E-21
immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the Changing the Lens Angle
Installing a Conversion Lens
power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO
Using a Filter
service provider. Using the camera under these conditions
Lens Precautions
creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.
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• Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming out
REC mode
of the camera, immediately turn power off and unplug the
PLAY mode
AC adaptor from the power outlet. Using the camera under
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen
these conditions creates the danger of fire and electrical
Operation Indicator Lamp ....................................... E-28
shock. After making sure there is no more smoke coming
REC mode
from the camera, take it to your nearest CASIO service pro-
PLAY mode
vider for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance.
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• At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from the power
Using the Lens Cap
outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug.
Attaching the Strap
Dust build up around the prongs can create the danger of
Using the Soft Case
fire.
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• If the camera's case should ever become cracked due to
Loading Batteries
dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment,
Battery Handling Precautions
immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the
Low Battery Indicator
power outlet, and contact your nearest CASIO service pro-
Using AC Power
vider.
Turning the Camera On and Off
• Never use the camera inside of an air craft or in any other Power Save Settings
areas where its use is prohibited. Doing so can result in an
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accident.
Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera
• Physical damage and malfunction of this camera can
Removing a Memory Card from the Camera
Formatting a Memory Card
cause the image data stored in its memory to be deleted.
Memory Card Precautions
Be sure to always keep backup copies of data by transfer-
IBM Microdrive Precautions
ring them to personal computer memory.
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