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All example procedures in this
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QV-2300UX
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  • Page 1 LCD Digital Camera QV-2300UX / QV-2800UX User’s Guide All example procedures in this User’s Guide are based on the QV-2300UX. The same procedures also apply to the QV-2800UX, unless specifically QV-2300UX noted otherwise. English...

  • 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-44 Setting the Date and Time Selecting the Date Format Time Stamp E-47 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording a Simple Snapshot ... E-47 About the REC Mode Monitor Screen About Auto Focus Recording Precautions Image Recording when the Battery is Low Using Zoom ...
  • Page 5 Enhancing Certain Colors ... E-85 Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off ... E-86 Specifying Outline Sharpness ... E-87 Specifying Color Saturation ... E-87 Specifying Contrast ... E-88 Specifying Power On Default Settings ... E-88 Resetting the Camera Using the Camera’s Shortcut Features ... E-90 Changing REC mode FUNCTION Menu Settings Using the Shortcut Buttons To assign REC mode FUNCTION menu items...
  • Page 6 E-113 OTHER SETTINGS Turning the Monitor Screen Indicators On and Off ... E-113 Changing the Display Language ... E-114 Turning the Confirmation Beep On and Off ... E-115 E-116 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Connecting to a Television ... E-117 Selecting the Video Output Signal Mode Connecting the Wired Remote Controller to the Camera ...

  • Page 7: Quick Reference

    Load batteries. PUSH Set the current time and date. INTRODUCTION Quick Reference Getting Ready Insert the memory card. (page E-31) (page E-38) (page E-44)

  • Page 8: Recording An Image

    Recording an Image (page E-47) 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. Slide the POWER ON/OFF switch to the right to turn on the camera.

  • Page 9: Playback

    Playback (page E-94) 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 Slide the REC/PLAY selector to “PLAY”.

  • Page 10: Deleting Images

    Deleting Images (page E-101) 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-2300UX or the QV-2800UX. • 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-2300UX) 32X zoom: 8X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom (QV-2800UX) • 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 Scene Mode page E-63 Movie Mode page E-64 Panorama Mode page E-65 E-13 page E-66 page E-69 page E-71...
  • 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 page E-72 pages E-74 to E-79 pages E-80 to E-81 pages E-55 to E-58 E-14...

  • 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-43) Shutter release button (page E-47) GETTING ACQUAINTED...

  • Page 19: Back

    Back Monitor screen (page E-24) Operation lamp (page E-26) External flash sync terminal (pages E-116, 119) Terminal cap (page E-119) QV-2800UX GETTING ACQUAINTED POWER ON/OFF switch (page E-36) S H I F I N F O SHIFT INFO (Shift/ Information) button (pages E-25, 90) E-19 Zoom slider...

  • Page 20: Terminals And Ports

    Terminals and Ports VIDEO OUT terminal DIGITAL terminal (page E-116) (page E-116) ON/OFF POWER VIDEO OUT DIGITAL DC IN 6V DC IN 6V terminal USB port (page E-35) (page E-116) Open Terminal Panel Cover GETTING ACQUAINTED Bottom Tripod screw hole Battery compart- ment cover (page E-31)

  • Page 21: Lens

    • The proper orientation of the lens when you store the camera in its case depends on your camera model. * QV-2300UX: Lens should be pointed forward. * QV-2800UX: 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-2300UX: You must install an optionally available lens adaptor (LU-8A) in order to use a conversion lens or a com- mercially available lens filter.

  • Page 23: Lens Precautions

    (QV-2300UX only) • Flash is disabled while a conversion lens is being used. • Setting the camera to wide-angle zoom while the Tele Conversion Lens causes shadows around the periph- ery of the image.

  • Page 24: 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 25: Play Mode

    Screen when SHIFT INFO is pressed SHIFT INFO button Metering Mode indicator (multi) (center) (spot) White balance Exposure Mode indicator (program AE) (aperture priority AE) (shutter speed priority AE) (manual) GETTING ACQUAINTED PLAY mode SHIFT INFO Image protection indicator Battery capacity (Auto) The above indicators do not appear on the PLAY mode...

  • Page 26: Operation Indicator Lamp

    Recording Mode indicator IMPORTANT! • The above indicators may not appear when viewing images recorded using a different digital camera model. GETTING ACQUAINTED Operation Indicator Lamp The Operation lamp shows the operational status of the camera as described below.

  • Page 27: Rec Mode

    REC mode Lamp Color Green Auto focus operation Please Wait complete (after power on) Monitor screen Image store operation in turned off due to progress sleep state activation Movie store operation in progress Self-timer countdown in progress Low battery Format operation in progress Please Wait (after power off)

  • Page 28: Using The Bundled Accessories

    Attach the lens cap holder to the ring. This protects against accidental loss of the lens cap. QV-2300UX Users • Be sure to turn off camera power and let the lens retract into the camera before attaching the lens cap.

  • Page 29: Using The Soft Case

    Using the Soft Case Keep the camera in its soft case to protect it when not in use. QV-2300UX 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 30 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. When inserting the camera into the soft case, make sure the lens is facing upwards and the monitor screen is facing in the direction shown in the illustration.

  • Page 31: 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 32 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 33 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 34: 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 35: 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 36: 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 37 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 38: Memory Cards

    Memory Cards This camera uses a memory card (CompactFlash <CF TYPE I/II> card or microdrive) for image storage. IMPORTANT! • Make sure that the power of the camera is turned off before you insert or remove a memory card. • When inserting a memory card into the camera, make sure that the card is oriented correctly.

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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-107).

  • Page 41: 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 42 • 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 43: 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 44: Setting The Current 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 45: 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. GETTING ACQUAINTED Selecting the Date Format You can use the following procedure to select one of the three different date formats.

  • Page 46: 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, 2000 Year/Month/Day: 00/10/18 Day/Month/Year: 18/10/00 Month/Day/Year: 10/18/00 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.

  • Page 47: Basic Image Recording

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image. Recording a Simple Snapshot The camera’s Program AE Mode (P Mode) is for simple snapshots. In this mode, the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for you in accordance with sub- ject brightness.
  • Page 48 • You can find out the status of the Auto Focus operation by checking the color of the focus frame and the status of the Operation lamp operation lamp. If you see this Green focus frame and green The image is in focus. operation lamp Red focus frame and red The image is not in focus.

  • Page 49: About The Rec Mode Monitor Screen

    About the REC Mode Monitor Screen • The image shown on the monitor screen in the REC mode is a simplified image for composing purposes. The actual image is recorded in accordance with the image quality setting currently selected on your camera. The image re- corded on the memory card has much better resolution and detail than the REC mode monitor screen image.

  • Page 50: Image Recording When The Battery Is Low

    Optical zoom enlarges the image by changing the focal dis- tance of the lens. The optical zoom range depends on your camera model. to cancel save.” is on • QV-2300UX: 1X to 3X • QV-2800UX: 1X to 8X Enter the REC mode. Move the zoom slider to-...

  • Page 51: Using Digital Zoom

    NOTES • Changing the optical zoom factor also affects the lens aperture value. • The lens aperture value indicated on the camera is the aperture when optical zoom is 1X. Using a higher opti- cal zoom setting results in a higher aperture value (smaller aperture).

  • Page 52: 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. Enter the REC mode. Press to cycle through the available flash modes until the indicator for the one you want is on the monitor screen.

  • Page 53: Flash Status Indicators

    Flash Status Indicators You can check the current flash unit status by checking the monitor screen indicator and operation lamp while the shut- ter release button is pressed about half way down. SHIFT INFO Operation lamp Operation lamp If the operation lamp is doing this Flashing amber Flash unit is charging Flash unit cannot be...

  • Page 54: Precautions When Using Flash

    • The effective range for the built-in flash depends on your camera model. * QV-2300UX: Approximately 0.5m to 2m (at full aperture) * QV-2800UX: Approximately 0.5 to 2.5m (at full aperture) Note that you may not be able to obtaine the desired flash result outside the ranges noted above.

  • Page 55: Selecting The Focus Mode

    As its name suggests, the Auto Focus Mode adjusts focus automatically whenever you press the shutter release button about half way down. The following shows the relationship between optical zoom factor and the focusing distance for Auto Focus. QV-2300UX SHIFT INFO QV-2800UX Press mode settings until there is no focus mode in- dicator on the display.

  • Page 56: Using The Macro Mode

    Focus The following shows the relationship between optical zoom frame factor and the focusing distance for the Macro Mode. QV-2300UX QV-2800UX Press mode settings until the It means this on the display. This indicates the Macro Mode.

  • Page 57: Using The Infinity Mode

    Using the Manual Focus Mode With Manual Focus, you make the required focus settings by hand. The following shows the relationship between optical zoom factor and the focusing distance for the Manual Focus Mode. QV-2300UX indicator appears QV-2800UX Press mode settings until the flashing on the display.

  • Page 58: Using Focus Lock

    Press the shutter release button to stop the indicator flashing and fix the image focus at its current level. • After stops flashing, you can use [+] and [–] to ad- just exposure compensation (EV). • If stops flashing before you have a chance to fo- cus, press to make it flash again.

  • Page 59: Specifying Image Size And Quality

    While keeping the shutter release button de- pressed half way, move the camera and com- pose the image as you want. Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to record the image. NOTE • Locking the focus also locks the exposure setting. BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Specifying Image Size and Quality You can specify the image size and image quality to suit the...

  • Page 60: Using The Self-Timer

    IMPORTANT! • The values in the table below are all approximate, and are affected by the types of images you record and other factors. • To determine the number of images that can be stored on a memory card of a different capacity, multiply the capacities in the table below, by the appropriate value.

  • Page 61: Exposure Compensation

    To do this Turn the self-timer off Record 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed Record two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed Press the shutter release button to start the self-timer countdown. • The seconds are counted down on the monitor screen.
  • Page 62 [+] : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best for light colored subjects and backlit subjects. [–] : Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best for dark color subjects and for shooting outdoors on a clear day. BASIC IMAGE RECORDING After the EV value is the way you want, press EV value...

  • Page 63: Other Recording Functions

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS This section describes more advanced recording operations that are also provided by this camera. Shooting Portraits The Portrait Mode blurs the background slightly, which makes the foreground subject stand out better. Enter the REC mode. Press MENU. Select “PORTRAIT”...

  • Page 64: Shooting Landscapes

    Shooting Landscapes The Landscape Mode brings everything from distant scenery to close foreground objects into focus. Enter the REC mode. Press MENU. Select “LANDSCAPE” (Landscape Mode), and then press the shutter release button. Press the shutter release button to record the image.

  • Page 65: Shooting Night Scenes

    Shooting Night Scenes The Night Scene Mode uses longer exposure to produce beautiful night scene images. Enter the REC mode. Press MENU. Select “NIGHT SCENE” (Night Scene Mode), and then press the shutter release button. Press the shutter release button to record the image.

  • Page 66: Instant Setup Using The Scene Mode

    Instant Setup Using the Scene Mode The Scene Mode comes with a library of 28 different images. Simply select the image whose effects are the one you want, and the settings of the camera automatically change to the same setup that was used to record the selected image. Instant Setup Using the Scene Mode Sunset See the “Scene List”...
  • Page 67 Enter the REC mode. Press MENU. Select “SCENE” (Scene Mode), and then press the shutter release button. Select the scene you want, and then press the shutter release button. • You can register your own scenes and settings for scene numbers 29 to 31. See “Registering Your Own Scene Setups”.

  • Page 68: Registering Your Own Scene Setups

    Registering Your Own Scene Setups You can register the settings of any image recorded with a CASIO QV-2300UX camera as a “user setup” for the Scene Mode (page E-66). After you register a user setup, you can recall it just as you do with other scenes in the Scene Mode.

  • Page 69: Recording A Movie

    The camera returns to the REC mode after reg- istration is complete. Now you can use the pro- cedure under “Instant Setup Using the Scene Mode” on page E-66 to select a scene and record an image. NOTES • The first scene that appears is the one that was se- lected when you last exited the Scene Mode.

  • Page 70: To Record A Movie Using The Normal Mode

    To record a movie using the normal mode Enter the REC mode. Press MENU. Select “MOVIE” (Movie Mode), and then press the shutter release button. Point the camera at the subject, and then press the shutter release button about half way down.

  • Page 71: Shooting Panoramas

    Shooting Panoramas The Panorama Mode lets you digitally stitch together mul- tiple images to create a sweeping panorama. Enter the REC mode. Press MENU. Select “PANORAMA” (Panorama Mode), and then press the shutter release button. OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Press the shutter release button to record the first image.

  • Page 72: Shooting At Fixed Intervals

    NOTE • The camera uses the same exposure and white bal- ance settings in effect when the first image of the pan- orama is recorded for recording all of the other images of the panorama. OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Shooting at Fixed Intervals The Interval Mode lets you specify the number of images you want to shoot, the interval between shots, and the time to start shooting.
  • Page 73 Specify a value for “Shots” and then press the shutter release button. • You can skip this step if you want to shoot only a single image. • Select “MAX shots” when you want the camera to keep recording images until its memory card becomes full.

  • Page 74: Canceling An Interval Mode Timer Operation

    Canceling an Interval Mode Timer Opera- tion Sliding the POWER ON/OFF switch to the right to turn on the camera while an Interval Mode timer operation is being per- formed cancels the operation, which is indicated by the mes- sage “Interval operation cancelled” on the monitor screen. OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying the Exposure Mode You can select from among the four exposure modes listed...

  • Page 75: Aperture Priority Ae

    Conversely, a smaller aperture increases depth of field. Large Aperture • Note that a smaller number indicates a larger aperture, and a larger number indicates a smaller aperture. Aperture Settings Aperture Larger QV-2300UX F2.8 • QV-2800UX F3.2 • F4.8 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Enter the REC mode.

  • Page 76: Shutter Speed Priority Ae

    To do this Press this button Decrease aperture Increase aperture [–] Press the shutter release button to record the image. IMPORTANT! • It is often difficult to obtain proper brightness when shooting a subject that is very dark or very light. In such a case, try different aperture settings to find the one that produces the best results.
  • Page 77 Select “FUNCTION” “Exposure Mode”, and then press the shutter release button. Select “S” (Shutter speed priority), and then press the shutter release button. While holding down SHIFT INFO, use [+] and [–] to specify the shutter speed. Shutter Speed To do this Press this button Increase shutter speed Decrease shutter speed...

  • Page 78: Manual Exposure

    • A shutter speed slower than 1/8 second can cause the brightness of the image on the monitor screen to be different from the brightness of the image that is re- corded. Slower speeds can also cause exposure of the image to be outside the AE range, making it im- possible to achieve a proper aperture setting.

  • Page 79: Quick Exposure Mode Selection

    While holding down SHIFT INFO, use [+] and [–] to select the aperture value you want. Aperture To do this Press this button Decrease aperture Increase aperture [–] Press the shutter release button to record the image. IMPORTANT! • A shutter speed slower than 1/8 second can cause the brightness of the image on the monitor screen to be different from the brightness of the image that is re- corded.

  • Page 80: Selecting The Metering Mode

    Selecting the Metering Mode Use the following procedure to specify multi metering, spot metering, or center-weighted metering as the metering mode. Enter the REC mode. Press MENU. Select “FUNCTION” “Metering”, and then press the shutter release button. Select the metering mode you want and then press the shutter release button.

  • Page 81: Quick Metering Mode Selection

    Quick Metering Mode Selection You can also use the following procedure to change the me- tering mode, without going through the menu. Enter the REC mode. While holding down SHIFT INFO, press to cycle through the metering mode icons on the monitor screen in the sequence shown below.

  • Page 82: Using The Filter Function

    IMPORTANT! • Higher sensitivity can increase the chance of noise in the image. • Higher sensitivity can make it difficult to obtain proper focus using Auto Focus. It does not change the mini- mum brightness required for Auto Focus. • Regardless of the setting you make here, a sensitivity setting of ISO 80 is used automatically whenever you shoot with flash and whenever the S Mode (shutter speed priority AE) is selected.

  • Page 83: Selecting White Balance

    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. Enter the REC mode. Press MENU. Select “FUNCTION” “White Balance”, and then press the shutter release button.

  • Page 84: Quick White Balance Selection

    Point the camera at a piece of white paper or other similar object so it completely fills the monitor screen, and then press the shutter re- lease button. • This performs white balance adjustment and returns to the REC mode screen. •...

  • Page 85: Enhancing Certain Colors

    Enhancing Certain Colors Use the following procedure when you want to enhance a particular color in your recorded image. Enter the REC mode. Press MENU. Select “FUNCTION” “Enhancement”, and then press the shutter release button. Select the setting you want, and then press the shutter release button.

  • Page 86: Turning The On-Screen Grid On And Off

    Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you compose your images before recording them. Enter the REC mode. Press MENU. Select “FUNCTION” “Grid”, and then press the shutter release button. OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Select the setting you want, and then press the shutter release button.

  • Page 87: Specifying Outline Sharpness

    Specifying Outline Sharpness Use the following procedure to control the sharpness of im- age outlines. Enter the REC mode. Press MENU. Select “FUNCTION” “Sharpness”, and then press the shutter release button. Select the setting you want, and then press the shutter release button.

  • Page 88: Specifying Contrast

    Specifying Contrast Use the following procedure to control the difference be- tween the light areas and dark areas of the image. Enter the REC mode. Press MENU. Select “FUNCTION” “Contrast”, and then press the shutter release button. Select the setting you want, and then press the shutter release button.

  • Page 89: Resetting The Camera

    To do this when the camera is turned on Restore the item’s last setting when power was turned off Restore the item’s factory default setting Mode Memory Items and Settings Memory Mode Status Item Recording Mode Sensitivity Exposure Mode Metering White Balance Setting at power off.

  • Page 90: Using The Camera's Shortcut Features

    Using the Camera’s Shortcut Features The shortcut features of the camera help to make it quicker and easier to obtain the REC mode setup you want. There are three shortcut procedures that you can use. Changing specific REC mode FUNCTION menu set- tings using the shortcut buttons The shortcut buttons are the three buttons to the right of the SHIFT INFO button below the monitor screen.

  • Page 91: To Assign Rec Mode Function Menu Items To Shortcut Buttons

    While holding down SHIFT INFO, press one of the shortcut buttons to cycle through the set- tings of the item assigned to the button. The current setting of each button is indicated by an icon above the button. REC mode Button FUNCTION Icon...
  • Page 92 • The following example shows the Filter setting screen. • You can assign any of the items marked with “ ” in the table under “Camera Menus” on page E-136 to a shortcut button. While holding down SHIFT INFO, press the shortcut button to which you want to assign the item you selected in step 4.

  • Page 93: Directly Accessing The Rec Mode Function Menu

    Directly Accessing the REC mode FUNC- TION Menu When in the REC mode, you can hold down SHIFT INFO and press MENU to display the FUNCTION menu. Cycling through REC mode FUNCTION Menu Settings You can use this shortcut to cycle through the settings of REC mode FUNCTION menu items without displaying the setting screen for the item.

  • Page 94: Playback

    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. [–] E-94...

  • Page 95: Playing A Movie

    Playing a Movie Use the following procedure to play back a movie recorded in the Movie Mode. Enter the PLAY mode. Use [+] and [–] to scroll through the images on the monitor screen until the movie you want to play is displayed.

  • Page 96: Playing A Panorama

    Playing a Panorama Use the following procedure to play back a panorama re- corded in the Panorama Mode. Enter the PLAY mode. Use [+] and [–] to scroll through the images on the monitor screen until the panorama you want to play is displayed. PLAYBACK Press the shutter release button to start play- ing the panorama.

  • Page 97: Enlarging The Playback Image

    Enlarging the Playback Image Use the following procedure to enlarge the playback image on the screen. You can select either 2X or 4X enlargement. Enter the PLAY mode. Use [+] and [–] to display the image you want to enlarge. Press MENU.

  • Page 98: Displaying The 9-Image View

    If you want to do this Display on-screen guidance messages Shift the view right Shift the view left Shift the view upwards Shift the view downwards Cycle the enlargement in the sequence: 1X normal size Return the image to normal size IMPORTANT! •...

  • Page 99: Selecting A Specific Image In The 9-Image View

    Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View Display the 9-image view. Press SHIFT INFO. • This causes a pointer to appear in the upper left cor- ner of the monitor screen. PLAYBACK Use [+] and [–] to move the pointer to the image you want to select, and then press the shutter release button.

  • Page 100: Using The Slide Show Feature

    • Images copied from another digital camera or a com- puter may take longer time to appear than the Slide Show interval time you select.

  • Page 101: Deleting Images

    Your camera lets you use any one of the following four meth- ods to delete images from its memory. You can delete the currently displayed image, one or more selected images, all the images in one or more selected folders, or all the images in the camera’s memory.

  • Page 102: Deleting Selected Images

    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 created by the deletion. 100-1 100-2 100-3 100-1 100-2 100-3 DELETING IMAGES Deleting Selected Images...

  • Page 103: Deleting All Images In Selected Folders

    • Any image marked with the letion. It will be deleted when you perform the next step of this procedure. • Note that the image that was on the monitor screen when you pressed MENU in step 2 appears first with icon turned on.

  • Page 104: Deleting All Unprotected Images

    • Any folder with the icon is marked for deletion. All its images will be deleted when you perform the next step of this procedure. • Note that the folder whose image was on the monitor screen when you pressed MENU in step 2 appears first with its icon turned on.

  • Page 105: Managing Images

    The image management capabilities of the camera make it easy to keep track of images. You can protect images against deletion, and even use its DPOF feature to specify images for printing. Folders and Files Whenever you shoot an image, the camera automatically creates a folder for the current date (as kept by the camera’s built in clock).

  • Page 106: Files

    • Panorama images are stored as groups of multiple indi- vidual images. • If there are more than 250 image files in a folder (due to copying from another digital camera or other source), only the first 250 (in name sequence) can be played back. E-106...

  • Page 107: Selecting A Folder For Playback

    Selecting a Folder for Playback Use the following procedure to select a particular folder and play back the image files it contains. Enter the PLAY mode. Press Use [+] and [–] to select the folder you want, and then press the shutter release button. •...

  • Page 108: Protecting And Unprotecting All Images In Selected Folders

    Press the shutter release button to toggle the displayed image’s icon on and off. • Any image marked with the icon is marked for pro- tection. It will be protected when you perform the next step of this procedure. Any image without the will be unprotected.
  • Page 109 • Any folder with the icon is marked for protection. All its images will be protected when you perform the next step of this procedure. All images in any folder without the icon will be unprotected. • You can repeat steps 4 and 5 to turn on the for multiple folders if you want.

  • Page 110: Dpof

    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 file...

  • Page 111: Making Dpof Settings For Particular Folders

    To do this Decrease the number of copies value Increase the number of copies value Toggle printing of the recording date on and off • An image selected for printing is marked by the icon. • An image for which printing of the recording date is turned on is marked with the •...

  • Page 112: Making Dpof Settings Of All Images On The Memory Card

    Making DPOF Settings of All Images on the Memory Card Enter the PLAY mode. Press MENU. Select “DPOF” “All”, and then press the shutter release button. Use the button operations described below to make the DPOF settings you want. To do this Decrease the number of copies value Increase the number of copies value Toggle printing of recording dates on...
  • Page 113 Turning the Monitor Screen Indicators On and Off You can use the procedure below to turn the following moni- tor screen indicators on and off: exposure mode, memory capacity, image size, image protection indicator, folder name, file number, battery capacity. Enter the REC mode or PLAY mode.
  • Page 114 Changing the Display Language Use the following procedure to switch the display language between English and Japanese. Enter the REC mode or PLAY mode. Press MENU. Select “Language” using one of the following two key operations, and then press the shutter release button.
  • Page 115 Turning the Confirmation Beep On and Off Use the following procedure to turn the beep that sounds each time you press a button on and off. Enter the REC mode or PLAY mode. Press MENU. Select “Beep” using one of the following two key operations, and then press the shutter re- lease button.
  • Page 116 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Your camera has three terminals for connection to external equipment: a VIDEO OUT terminal, a DIGITAL terminal, and a USB port. You can use these terminals to connect the camera to a television, VCR, computer, or other external equipment. The QV- 2800UX also includes an external flash sync terminal that can be used to connect a commercially available flash unit.
  • Page 117 • This camera does not support cable transfer of data with other CASIO digital cameras. CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Images being displayed on the camera’s monitor screen, whether for recording or playback can also be displayed on the screen of a connected television.

  • Page 118: Selecting The Video Output Signal Mode

    Use the video cable to connect the camera to the television as shown in the illustration. Perform the required operation on the TV to set it up for video input. • See the documentation that comes with your televi- sion for information about how to do this. Perform normal playback and recording opera- tions on the camera.

  • Page 119: External Flash Unit Requirements

    TV screen. For more information about using the wired remote controller, see the instructions that come with it. Wired Remote Controller Model: WR-1C (QV-2300UX option, QV-2800UX bundled accessory) VIDEO OUT DC IN 6V...

  • Page 120: Attaching An External Flash Unit

    Attaching an External Flash Unit Always make sure that the external flash unit is turned off before attaching it to detaching it from the camera. Leaving the flash unit on can cause it to fire unexpectedly. Point the lens of the camera straight forward, so it matches the optical axis of the external flash.
  • Page 121 Turn on camera power and make the required camera settings. • Exposure Mode: M (Manual Exposure) • Shutter Speed: Around 1/60 (Actual setting should be in accordance with aperture setting.) • For maximum brightness of areas that are not reached by flash illumination, use the camera’s maximum ap- erture opening (F3.2).
  • Page 122 If this happens, try expanding the coverage angle (decreasing the guide number) of the flash unit. • ISO sensitivity values for a digital camera are slightly different from those for silver oxide film. Because of this, you may have to make adjustments of the ISO setting of your external flash unit to obtain the desired results.

  • Page 123: Usb Port Connection (Windows, Macintosh)

    USB Port Connection (Windows, Macintosh) The camera’s USB port and accessories make it easy to connect to a computer equipped with a USB port for image data uploading and downloading. First install the USB driver software from the bundled CD-ROM disc on your computer, and then use its special USB cable to connect.

  • Page 124: Using A Serial Port Connection

    Photo Loader software from the bundled CD-ROM disc on your computer, and use a separately available CASIO data transfer cable to make the connection. The type of cable you should use depends on what kind of computer you are connecting to.
  • Page 125 AC adaptor is recom- mended whenever performing data communication with the camera. • This camera does not support data communication with any of the optionally available CASIO PC link software applications: LK-1, LK-1A, LK-10V, LK-11W, LK-2, LK-2A, LK-2V, LK-21. CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT...

  • Page 126: 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 use dates in image folder names and image file names, which helps to make data management easier.

  • Page 127: Memory Card File Structure

    (DPOF File) CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Folder and File Contents • Parent Folder Contents: All files used by the digital camera • Card Browser Main File Contents: Template for card browser, which is used for • Management File Contents: Information about folder management, image •...

  • Page 128: Precautions

    Card Browser you are using (page E-130). Image Files Supported by the Camera • Image files recorded with the CASIO QV-2300UX or QV- 2800UX Digital Camera • DCF protocol image files • Image file containing an image with a maximum width of 1,600 pixels and maximum height of 1,200 pixels.
  • Page 129 • We also strongly recommend that after transferring data from a memory card to other external storage that you re- format the memory card and delete its contents before us- ing it to record more images. • The camera formats memory cards using ATA format, which means that a Macintosh sees all memory card files a text files.

  • Page 130: Specifying The Card Browser Type

    Using the HTML Card Browser The camera’s Card Browser generates HTML files that let you see a table of image thumbnails for easy selection, and even view the properties of each image. • Card Browser files can be viewed using the Web browsers listed below.
  • Page 131 Select the Card Browser setting you want. When you want this To turn off the Card Browser (no HTML files generated) Maximum performance, including access to image properties and slideshow capabilities • This format uses high-level Java Script, and requires Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 or later or Netscape Communicator 4.5 or later.

  • Page 132: Viewing Card Browser File Contents

    IMPORTANT! • When the Card Browser is turned on, the monitor screen goes blank when you turn off the camera, but the operation lamp continues to flash for some time as the camera internally creates Card Browser files. Per- forming any of the operations listed below while the operation lamp is flashing not only stops creation of Card Browser files, it can also result in corruption of the image data on the memory card.
  • Page 133 • The thumbnail gallery uses the contents of the Pre- view Folder (page E-127). Images copied from an- other digital camera or a computer do not have pre- view images associated with them, so their thumbnails do not appear in the thumbnail gallery. If this happens, scroll through the images on the camera’s monitor...
  • Page 134 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT INDEX DATA E-134 • Image Properties The following is the information provided by the Image Properties screen. File Size : File size Resolution : Resolution Quality : Quality Recording mode : Recording mode : Exposure mode Light metering : Metering mode Shutter speed...
  • Page 135 To exit the Card Browser, simply quit your Web browser. CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Saving Card Browser Files • To save Card Browser files, use a USB cable connection (page E-123) or memory card transfer (page E-125) to copy the folder named “DCIM” on the memory card to a hard disk, floppy diskette, MO disk, or other external stor- age.
  • Page 136 Camera Menus The following shows lists of menus that appear in the REC mode and PLAY mode, and their settings. • The settings that are underlined in the following table are initial defaults. • “ ” indicates items that can be included as part of a short- cut (page E-91).
  • Page 137 Mode Memory Focus Digital Zoom Flash Intensity SET UP Indicators Card Browser Beep Date Style Date / Time Language Format VIDEO OUT LINK* Restore * This function is not available with this model. REFERENCE PLAY mode Off / On Off / On ZOOM Off / On DELETE...
  • Page 138 The following list shows all of the scenes that are available in the Scene Mode. Scene Landscape with People Landscape with People Face Face and Chest Full Front Two Subjects Floral Close Up Flower Field Forest Autumn Leaves Blue sky Sunset Bright Beach Night Scene...
  • Page 139 Scene Structures Food Text Special Effects 1 Special Effects 2 (Night Mood) Special Effects 3 Special Effects 4 User Setup User Setup User Setup REFERENCE Hard sharpness Macro Mode with high saturation Macro mode, B/W filter, hard sharpness, high contrast Blue filter Negative EV shift, blue filter High contrast, B/W filter...
  • Page 140 Focus Mode Shutter Speed Auto Focus Auto Auto Focus Auto Auto Focus Auto Auto Focus Auto Auto Focus Auto Auto Focus Auto (Macro) Auto Auto Focus Auto Auto Focus Auto Auto Focus Auto (Infinity) Auto (Infinity) Auto Auto Focus Auto (Infinity) Auto Auto Focus...
  • Page 141 White Balance Enhancement Flash Intensity Auto Auto Auto Flesh Tones Auto Flesh Tones Auto Flesh Tones Auto Flesh Tones Auto Auto Auto Green Auto Auto Blue Daylight Auto Blue Daylight Daylight Daylight Daylight Daylight Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto...

  • Page 142: Settings In Each Mode

    Settings in Each Mode : Available Partial Shutter Release Button Press Lock Normal Portrait Landscape Night Scene Scene Movie (Normal) Movie (Past) Panorama Interval P Mode A Mode S Mode M Mode : The camera will not enter the Self-timer Mode while the shutter speed it set to “BULB”. REFERENCE Mode Settings : Partially available –...

  • Page 143: Recording Mode + Exposure Mode Combinations

    Recording Mode + Exposure Mode Combinations The following table shows to what extent each recording mode can be used in combination with each exposure mode. : Available P Mode Normal Portrait Landscape Night Scene Scene Movie (Normal) Movie (Past) Panorama Interval : Entering the Interval Mode while “BULB”...
  • Page 144 Symptom No power 1. Batteries are not oriented correctly. 2. Batteries are dead. 3. Using the wrong AC adaptor. Sudden loss of power 1. Activation of Auto Power Off (page E-36). 2. Dead batteries indicator on the moni- Batteries are low. tor screen No recording when the 1.
  • Page 145 Symptom Power failure during self- Batteries are dead. timer operation. Monitor screen image is out 1. Poor focusing in the manual focus mode. of focus. 2. Attempting to record scenery or portraits in the Macro Mode. 3. Attempting to use the Auto Focus mode for a subject that is too close.
  • Page 146 Restore power and turn the camera on. If this does not work, contact your dealer or an authorized CASIO service provider. 1. Wake up the monitor (page E-36). 2. After the communication operation over the USB cable is complete, unplug the USB cable from the camera.
  • Page 147 Messages RECORD ERROR Some problem occurred when compressing image data to save it on the memory card. Shoot the image again. There are no images There is no image data stored on the memory card. on this memory card! This camera cannot The image file you are trying to view is corrupted, or display the image it was recorded with a camera whose image file for-...
  • Page 148 MEMORY FULL • There is not enough memory for further recording. Delete unneeded Delete some images you don’t need from memory images card (page E-101). • The DCIM folder or other file (page E-127) cannot be created due to insufficient memory when downloading data from a computer to the memory card.
  • Page 149 Microdrive images images images images images images Focusing ... Contrast-detect Auto Focus; manual fo- 1587 images images Focus Range ... • QV-2300UX 2054 images images 2494 images images E-149 Movie Approximately 300KB/second 16 seconds per movie ages in memory (with image protection) lion, Effective Pixels;...
  • Page 150 REFERENCE Built-in Flash (1X zoom) Flash Modes: ... AUTO, OFF, ON, Red eye reduction 1m to (8X zoom) Flash Range: ... • QV-2300UX (1 to 1.6X zoom) (1X zoom) 1m to (8X zoom) Recording Functions ... Normal, movie, panorama, landscape, Monitor ...
  • Page 151 Power Consumption ... • QV-2300UX Approximately 5.3W • QV-2800UX Approximately 5.8W Dimensions ... • QV-2300UX 118(W) x 67(H) x 54(D) mm • QV-2800UX 121(W) x 80.5(H) x 66(D) mm Weight ... • QV-2300UX Approximately 245g •...

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