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Casio GV-20 User Manual

Casio GV-20 User Manual

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This section describes the basic procedure for recording an
image.
Recording a Simple Snapshot
Use the snapshot mode to record simple snapshots. Your
camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture
settings in accordance with the brightness of the subject.
1.
Move the POWER ON/
OFF switch to ON.
• This causes an image or
a message to appear on
the monitor screen.
2.
Align the dial with
(snapshot mode).
RECORDING IMAGES
RECORDING IMAGES
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3.
Compose the image on the monitor screen.
• The focusing range of the camera is approximately 60
cm (23.6˝) to infinity ( ).
• You can compose images using either the monitor
screen or the optical viewfinder (page 51).
• When using the optical viewfinder to compose im-
ages, you can use DISP to turn off the monitor screen
and conserve battery power.
4.
Press the shutter
release button about
half way to lock the
exposure (AE Lock).
Shutter release button

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  • Page 1 This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image. Recording a Simple Snapshot Use the snapshot mode to record simple snapshots. Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture settings in accordance with the brightness of the subject. Move the POWER ON/ OFF switch to ON.

  • Page 2: About The Rec Mode Monitor Screen

    • When performing this step, take care so your fingers do not block the lens or any of the sensors. Press the shutter release button the rest of the way to record the image. • Recorded images are temporarily stored in a buffer, from which they are saved on the memory card in- stalled in the camera.

  • Page 3: Image Recording When Batteries Are Low

    Image Recording when Batteries are Low Normally, the camera temporarily stores images you record into buffer memory, and then transfers them to the memory card. This is done in order to shorten the wait time between shots. When the battery level is indicated by monitor screen, however, the camera bypasses buffer memory and saves images directly to the memory card.

  • Page 4: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash The following describes various flash settings you can make to suit the type of image you are trying to record. In a recording mode, press to cycle through the flash mode settings until the one you want is indicated on the monitor screen.

  • Page 5: Flash Status Indicators

    Flash Status Indicators You can find out the current flash unit status by checking the monitor screen and the operation lamp. Operation lamp Monitor screen Operation Lamp If the operation lamp is doing this: Flashing amber Flash unit is charging. Flash unit cannot charge Flashing red for some reason.

  • Page 6: Recording Macro Images

    • The flash unit does not charge when battery power is too low to charge the flash. The (Flash Off) indicator ap- pears to warn you that the flash will not fire correctly, which may affect exposure of the image. Replace batteries as soon as possible when this happens.

  • Page 7: Using The Optical Viewfinder

    • Selecting the macro mode causes the pear on the monitor screen. • Normally, you should leave the Norma/lMacro selector set- ting at RECORDING IMAGES indicator to ap- Using the Optical Viewfinder Note the following points whenever you use the optical viewfinder to compose images.

  • Page 8: Recording Consecutive Images (Continuous Shutter Mode)

    The frame that is visible inside of the viewfinder indicates the image recorded at a distance of about three meters (9.8´). When the subject is closer or further away than three meters (9.8´), the recorded image will be different from what you see inside the viewfinder frame.

  • Page 9: Recording With The Self-Timer

    Recording with the self-timer The self-timer counts down for 10 seconds before releasing the shutter. Align the dial with (self-timer mode). Compose the image and then press the shutter release button. • The self-timer lamp flashes and the shutter releases in about 10 seconds.
  • Page 10 Align the dial with (Best Shot mode). Use [+] and [–] to select the Best Shot scene you want to use and then press the shutter re- lease button. Compose the image and then press the shutter release button. RECORDING IMAGES NOTES •...

  • Page 11: Recording A Movie (Movie Mode)

    Recording a Movie (Movie Mode) You can record movies up to 10 seconds long. • File Format: AVI AVI format conforms to the Motion JPEG format promoted by the Open DML Group. Note, however, that this camera does not support audio data. •...

  • Page 12: Specifying Image Size And Quality

    Specifying Image Size and Quality You can specify the image size and image quality to suit the type of image you are recording. Align the dial with SET UP. Use [+] and [–] to select “SIZE/QUALITY” and then press the shutter release button. Use [+] and [–] to select the setting you want and then press the shutter release button.

  • Page 13: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation Whenever program AE, shutter speed priority AE, or aper- ture priority AE is selected as the exposure mode, you can adjust the exposure compensation value (EV value) within the range shown below in order to compensate for current lighting conditions.

  • Page 14: Selecting White Balance

    IMPORTANT! • When shooting under very dark or very bright condi- tions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory re- sults even after performing exposure compensation. RECORDING IMAGES Selecting White Balance Selecting the right type of white balance can help to make the colors of a subject appear most natural under the type of lighting that is available.
  • Page 15 None (auto) : White balance adjusted automatically. (Sunlight) : For shooting outdoors in sunlight (Shade) : For shooting outdoors in the shade (Light Bulb) : For shooting under reddish bulb lighting (Fluorescent) : For shooting under fluorescent lighting RECORDING IMAGES...

  • Page 16: Basic Playback Operation

    The actual display im- age appears about three seconds after the preview image. This does not apply to images copied from an- other digital camera. [–]...

  • Page 17: Playing A Movie

    Playing a Movie Use the following procedure to play back a movie recorded in the movie mode. Align the dial with (play mode). Use [+] and [–] to scroll through the movies in camera memory until you find the one you want.

  • Page 18: Displaying The 9-Image View

    To do this: Scroll the enlarged image to the right. Scroll the enlarged image to the left. Exit image enlargement IMPORTANT! • You cannot enlarge a movie image. PLAYBACK Press this button: The following procedure displays nine images on the monitor screen at the same time.

  • Page 19: Selecting A Specific Image In The 9-Image View

    Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View Display the 9-image screen. Press DISP. • This causes a selection frame to appear on the dis- play. PLAYBACK Use [+] and [–] to move the selection frame to the image you want to display, and then press the shutter release button.

  • Page 20: Deleting The Displayed Image

    You can delete images individually (displayed image), or you can delete images in memory that are not protected. IMPORTANT! • Note that image deletion cannot be undone. Once you delete an image, it is gone. Make sure you really do not need an image anymore before you delete it.

  • Page 21: Deleting All Images

    Press the shutter release button to delete the image. NOTE • The camera does not maintain open spaces in its memory. Deleting an image causes images following the deleted image to be shifted up to fill in the empty space. Note, however, that file names are not changed.

  • Page 22: Managing Images

    This section contains information about how images are stored in memory. It also explains how you can specify print settings. Folders and Files Your camera automatically creates a directory of folders on the memory card to store images. Folders A folder is created automatically whenever you shoot the first image on a particular date.

  • Page 23: To Configure Printing For A Particular Im- Age

    DPOF The letters “DPOF” stand for “Digital Print Or- der Format”, which is a format for recording on a memory card or other medium which digital camera images should be printed and how many copies of the image should be printed. Then you can print on a DPOF-compatible printer or at a professional print service from the memory card in accordance with the im-...

  • Page 24: To Print All Images

    If the memory card is already configured with DPOF settings, use [+] and [–] to select “RESET” or “EDIT” and then press the shutter release button. To do this: Delete the existing settings Edit the existing settings Use [+] and [–] to select the image you want to print and then press the shutter release button.

  • Page 25: Print Image Matching

    Use [+] and [–] to specify the number of copies you want to print and then press the shutter release button. Use [+] and [–] to specify whether or not you want to insert a date stamp into the image and then press the shutter release button.

  • Page 26: Other Settings

    Changing the Display Language You can use the following procedure to select one of six lan- guages as the display language. Align the dial with SET UP. Use [+] and [–] to select “LANGUAGE” and then press the shutter release button. Use [+] and [–] to select the setting you want and then press the shutter release button.

  • Page 27: Specifying The Opening Screen

    Specifying the Opening Screen Use the following procedure to specify the format of the opening screen that appears whenever the camera is turned on or off. Align the dial with SET UP. Use [+] and [–] to select “OPENING” and then press the shutter release button.

  • Page 28: Connecting To External Equipment

    • This camera does not support cable transfer of data with other CASIO digital cameras. • You cannot connect this camera to a computer’s serial port (RS-232C or RS-422).

  • Page 29: Transferring Images To A Computer

    Transferring Images to a Computer The CD-ROM that comes bundled with your camera con- tains a copy of Photo Loader, which is an application that lets you transfer the contents of the camera’s memory to your computer quickly and easily. You can connect to a computer that is equipped with a USB port.
  • Page 30 USB cable (bundled) USB port USB port Large connector (USB) Move the POWER ON/OFF switch to ON and then align the dial with PC (PC mode). • In the PC mode, all buttons and controls, including the POWER ON/OFF switch are disabled. •...

  • Page 31: Disconnecting The Usb Cable

    Disconnecting the USB Cable Windows XP, Me, or 98 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera, and then turn off the camera. • After completing data communication over a USB connec- tion, use one of the prescribed procedures below to discon- nect the USB cable.

  • Page 32: Memory Card Data

    DCF camera or printed on a DCF printer. In addition to sup- port for the DCF protocol, your CASIO digital camera also uses dates in image folder names and image file names, which helps to make data management easier.

  • Page 33: Memory Card File Structure

    Contents: DPOF files CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Image Files Supported by the Camera • Image files recorded with the CASIO GV-20 Digital Camera • DCF protocol image files * Certain DCF functions may not be supported. * It may take a long time to display an image recorded with another type of camera.

  • Page 34: Using The Camera As A Pc Camera

    • We also strongly recommend that after transferring data from a memory card to other external storage you reformat the memory card and delete its contents before using it to store more images. CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Using the Camera as a PC Camera You can connect your camera to a PC and use it as a PC camera for video conferencing, Web chatting, etc.

  • Page 35: Other Requirements

    USB cable (bundled) USB port USB port Large connector (USB) Move the POWER ON/OFF switch to ON and then align the dial with PC (PC mode). • All camera buttons are disabled in the PC mode, in- cluding the POWER ON/OFF switch. •...

  • Page 36: Pc Camera Mode Precautions

    PC Camera Mode Precautions • This camera is not supplied with power from your computer over the USB cable. The camera must be supplied power from its own power supply. • Make image size and frame rate settings on your com- puter.

  • Page 37: Setup Menu

    SET UP Menu The following shows the settings available on the SET UP menu. Item DELETE / FORMAT DELETE ALL / FORMAT SIZE / QUALITY 1600 x 1200 / FINE 1600 x 1200 / NORMAL 800 x 600 / FINE 800 x 600 / NORMAL BUZZER ON / OFF...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Problem Power does not turn on. 1. Batteries are not oriented correctly. 2. Batteries are dead. 3. Wrong AC adaptor type being used. Camera suddenly powers 1. Auto Power Function activated (page 37). down. 2. Batteries are dead. indicator on the moni- Batteries are low.
  • Page 39 Problem Recorded images are not 1. Camera powers down before the save operation saved in memory. is complete. 2. Opening of the memory card slot cover before the image save operation is complete. Color of the playback image 1. Sunlight or light from another source is shining is different from the image directly into the lens during recording.
  • Page 40 Problem Cannot transfer images or 1. Wrong USB mode is selected. perform PC camera opera- tions after connecting to a 2. USB driver is not installed. computer with the USB cable. 3. Camera is turned off. REFERENCE Possible Cause 1. Select the USB mode that suits the operation you are trying to perform (page 71).
  • Page 41 Messages Battery power is low. NO IMAGES ON THIS There are currently no images in memory. MEMORY CARD! RECORD ERROR Image data save operation failed. Record the image again. DECODE ERROR • Image is a format (JPG, AVI) that is not sup- ported by this camera.
  • Page 42 MEMORY CARD Some problem occurred with the memory card. Per- ERROR! form the following steps to correct it. RESTART CAMERA.. FORMAT IF THIS Important! MESSAGE APPEARS Performing this procedure deletes all files on the AGAIN., memory card. Before proceeding, try transferring FORMAT recoverable files to a computer or some other SHUTTER...

  • Page 43: Specifications

    Specifications Description ... Digital camera Model ... GV-20 Recorded Image File Format ... Still images: JPEG (Exif. Ver. 2.1), DCF standard (Design rule for Camera File system), DPOF compatible Movies: AVI (Motion JPEG) Recording Medium ... CompactFlash card (Type I) Recorded Image Size ...
  • Page 44 Aperture ... F2.8, F9.7, auto switching White Balance ... Automatic, fixed (4 modes) Self-timer ... 10 seconds Built-in Flash Flash Modes: ... AUTO, OFF, ON Flash Range: ... Approximately 0.6 to 2 meters (2.0´ to 6.6´) Recording Functions ... Normal, continuous shutter, movie, self-timer, macro, Best Shot Monitor ...
  • Page 45 0.01% of the pixels can be expected to fail to light or to remain lit at all times. REFERENCE IMPORTANT! Please keep your manual and all information handy for future reference. CASIO ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. Unit 6, 1000 North Circular Road London NW2 7JD. U.K.

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