Casio QV-2400UX User Manual page 4

Features
Operating c
• Never open the battery compartment cover, disconnect the DPOF ..................................................................... E-119 Setting the Current Date and Time ......................... E-45
AC adaptor from the camera or unplug it from the wall Setting the Date and Time Making DPOF Settings for Particular Images
Selecting the Date Format Making DPOF Settings for Particular Folders
• High-resolution 2.11-megapixel CCD
socket while recording images. Doing so will not only make
Making DPOF Settings of All Images Time Stamp
storage of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt
• 1.8-inch low-glare color LCD (HAST)
on the Memory Card
other image data already stored in camera memory.
• 12X zoom: 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom (QV-2400UX)
PRINT Image Matching ......................................... E-122
E-48 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
32X zoom: 8X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom (QV-2900UX)
• Swivel lens mechanism
Recording a Simple Snapshot ................................ E-48
E-123 OTHER SETTINGS
Shoot from the angle you want without moving the camera
About the REC Mode Monitor Screen
body.
• This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging
About Auto Focus
Turning the Monitor Screen Indicators On and Off ... E-123
from 0 C to 40 C.
• External flash connectability (QV-2900UX only) Recording Precautions
Changing the Display Language .......................... E-124
• Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.
Image Recording when the Battery is Low
• Memory card image storage
— In areas subject to direct sunlight
Turning the Confirmation Beep On and Off .......... E-125
Using Zoom ............................................................. E-51
Supports CompactFlash cards (CF TYPE I/II) and the IBM
— In areas subject to high humidity or dust
Using Optical Zoom
microdrive.
— Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to
Using Digital Zoom
• Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)
E-126 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT
temperature extremes
Using the Flash ....................................................... E-53
Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want using a
— Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the
Flash Status Indicators
DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used when speci-
Connecting to a Television .................................... E-127
sun
Adjusting the Flash Intensity
fying images and quantities for printing by professional print
Selecting the Video Output Signal Mode
— In areas subject to strong vibration Precautions when Using Flash
services.
Connecting the Wired Remote Controller
Selecting the Focus Mode ...................................... E-56
• DCF Data Storage
to the Camera ....................................................... E-129
Using the Auto Focus Mode
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage proto-
Connecting an External Flash Unit Using the Macro Mode
col provides image inter-compatibility between the digital cam-
Using the Infinity Mode
era and printers. (QV-2900UX Only) ................................................ E-129
Using the Manual Focus Mode
External Flash Unit Requirements
• PRINT Image Matching support
Using Focus Lock
Attaching an External Flash Unit
Images include PRINT Image Matching data (mode setting and
Specifying Image Size and Quality ......................... E-60
Connecting to a Computer .................................... E-132
other camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINT
Image Matching reads this data and adjusts the printed image
USB Port Connection (Windows, Macintosh)
Using the Self-timer ................................................ E-61
accordingly, so your images come out just the way you in-
Using a Serial Port Connection
Exposure Compensation ......................................... E-62
tended when you recorded them.
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INTRODUCTION
• VIDEO OUT terminal
Condensation Using a Memory Card to Transfer Image Data .... E-135
E-64 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Connect to your TV for big-screen viewing of images.
E-119 E-45 Memory Card Data
• When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or other-
E-120 E-46 DCF Protocol
Shooting Portraits ................................................... E-64
• USB compatibility
wise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is
E-47 Memory Card File Structure
Connect to your computer for quick and easy image ex-
Shooting Landscapes ............................................. E-65
E-121 Image Files Supported by the Camera
the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or
changed.
Precautions when Using a Memory Card
on interior components. Condensation can cause malfunc-
Shooting Night Scenes ........................................... E-66
• HTML File Card Browser
on a Computer
tion of the camera, so you should avoid exposing it to con-
Instant Setup Using the Best Shot Mode ............... E-67
Images are displayed on your computer screen in a convenient
Using the HTML Card Browser ............................. E-140
ditions that might cause condensation.
format. Specifying the Location of Best Shot Mode
Specifying the Card Browser Type
• To keep condensation from forming, place the camera into
Scene Images
You can view a gallery of image thumbnails on your computer
E-50
Viewing Card Browser File Contents
a plastic bag before moving it into a location that is much
Registering Your Own Scene Setups
screen.
E-50
Saving Card Browser Files
Importing a Scene from the Best Shot Library
warmer or colder than your current location. Leave it in the
E-50
on the CD-ROM
E-51 plastic bag until the air inside the bag has a chance to
E-146 Recording a Movie .................................................. E-73 REFERENCE
reach the same temperature as the new location. If con-
To record a movie using the normal mode
densation does form, remove the batteries from the cam-
E-51
To record a movie using the past mode
Camera Menus ...................................................... E-146
era and leave the battery compartment cover open for a
E-52
REC mode
few hours. Shooting Panoramas .............................................. E-75
PLAY mode
E-54
Shooting at Fixed Intervals ..................................... E-76
Mode Settings ....................................................... E-148
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Canceling an Interval Mode Timer Operation
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E-55 Settings in Each Mode
Specifying the Exposure Mode ............................... E-78
Recording Mode + Exposure Mode Combinations
• Image management and manipulation software
Program AE
Troubleshooting ..................................................... E-150
E-56
The QV-2400UX or the QV-2900UX comes bundled with a CD-
Aperture Priority AE
E-57 Messages
ROM disc that's packed with useful software. Photo Loader au-
Shutter Speed Priority AE
E-58
tomates uploading of images to your computer, and Panorama
Manual Exposure
Specifications ........................................................ E-155
E-58
Editor lets you stitch images together into panorama scenes. Quick Exposure Mode Selection
E-129
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Other bundled applications include Internet Explorer (Web
E-130
Selecting the Metering Mode .................................. E-84
browser), Outlook Express (e-mail software), and QuickTime
Quick Metering Mode Selection
(movie viewer). You also get a copy of the Adobe Acrobat
E-133
Setting the Sensitivity Level .................................... E-85
Reader PDF file reader for reading the user documentation on
E-134
the CD-ROM disc.
Using the Filter Function ......................................... E-86
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