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Casio QV-8000SX User Manual

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  • Page 1 LCD Digital Camera QV-8000SX User’s Guide English...

  • Page 2: Quick Reference

    The section provides a general outline of operational procedures. Loading Batteries (page E-38) Setting the Current Date and Time (page E-44) LOCK On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery compartment cover lock towards the front of the camera (1 1 1 1 1 ) to release the cover.
  • Page 3 QUICK REFERENCE Recording Images (page E-46) After confirming that the Auto Focus operation is complete (the operation lamp lights green), press the shutter button all the way down to record the image. Operation lamp Set the dial to for normal recording. After composing the image on the monitor screen, press the shutter but- ton about half way and hold it there.
  • Page 4 QUICK REFERENCE Playing Back Images (page E-79) Use [+] and [–] to scroll through the images stored in camera memory. Slide the POWER Switch in the direction indicated by arrow. • The image you recorded appears on the monitor screen. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY.
  • Page 5 Deleting Images (page E-92) Double check to make sure that you really want to delete the image you selected. Press MENU to exit the image delete operation. Press DISP. Use [+] and [–] to select “Yes”, and then press the shutter button.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Congratulations upon your selection of the QV-8000SX LCD Digital Camera. To get the most out of the QV-8000SX, be sure to carefully read this manual and follow the instructions contained in it. QUICK REFERENCE FEATURES E-14 PRECAUTIONS E-18 UNPACKING Using the Lens Cap ...
  • Page 7 Landscape Mode Recording ... E-66 Monochrome and Sepia Recording ... E-66 Portrait Recording ... E-67 Using the Self-timer ... E-68 Using the Timer ... E-69 Shutter Speed Priority Image Recording ... E-70 Aperture Priority Image Recording ... E-71 Performing Manual White Balance ... E-72 Recording Made Power On Settings ...
  • Page 8 • 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-8000SX.

  • Page 9: Features

    Continuous recording (page E-57) Continuous recording of high-quality images at 0.25-second intervals is just like have a motor drive on the camera. Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page E-95) Images can be easily printed in the sequence you want using a DPOF compatible printer.
  • Page 10 Easy-to-understand graphic interface (page E-32) All camera operations can be performed on graphic based in- teractive menu screens. CASIO high-resolution HAST LCD makes screen images clearer and more colorful than ever be- fore. CASIO original metering system Light metering includes innovative multi-pattern metering.
  • Page 11 32X zoom is produced using 8X optical zoom together with 4X digital zoom. Landscape Mode Night Scene FEATURES Macro Feature page E-58 Portrait Mode page E-66 Shutter Speed Priority page E-65 E-11 page E-61 page E-67 page E-70...
  • Page 12 Aperture Priority Self-timer Timer FEATURES Date and Time Stamping page E-71 9-image Screen page E-68 Slide Show page E-69 E-12 99/9/12 page E-44 page E-83 page E-84...
  • Page 13 Display Zoom Image Protection Wired Remote Controller FEATURES page E-82 page E-90 page E-21 E-13...

  • Page 14: 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 15: 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 16 • 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 17 Lens • Camera performance can be adversely affected by finger- prints or dirt on the lens surface. Never touch the lens sur- face with your fingers. • Should the lens become dirty, use a blower to blow off dirt and dust, or a soft, dry cloth to wipe off the lens. Date Setting No data setting is made before the camera is shipped from the factory.

  • Page 18: 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. Camera Memory card (8 MB) Loaded in the camera when you purchase it. Soft case Lens cap Attached to the lens.

  • Page 19: Using The Lens Cap

    Using the Lens Cap Be sure to affix the lens cap whenever you are not using the camera. When affixing the lens cap, position it as shown in the illustration and press at the points indicated by the ar- rows. •...
  • Page 20 Using the Strap as a Wrist Strap Detach the upper strap from the main strap (Figure 1), and then attach the two buckles of the main strap to each other (Figure 2). Press the buckles together until they snap securely into place.

  • Page 21: Using The Soft Case

    Using the Soft Case Keep the camera in its soft case to protect it when not in use. Make sure the lens is facing up and the monitor screen is facing down. The pocket inside the soft case can be used to store the wired remote controller and memory cards.
  • Page 22 Replacing the Wired Remote Controller Battery The wired remote controller is powered by a single CR2025 lithium battery. Battery While pressing the bat- holder tery holder lock, pull the battery holder from the wired remote con- troller. After wiping off the two sides of a battery with a soft, dry cloth, place it into the battery holder...

  • Page 23: Connecting To The Camera

    Connecting to the Camera Turn off camera power and then attach the plug of the wired remote controller to the camera’s DIGITAL terminal. UNPACKING Wired Remote Controller Buttons The buttons of the wired remote controller have the same basic functions as the buttons on the camera, except for the differences described below.

  • Page 24: General Guide

    The following illustrations show the names of each component, button and switch on the camera. Lens Dial (page E-27) Shutter button (page E-46) POWER switch (page E-46) ZOOM slider (page E-58) USB port (page E-98) VIDEO OUT terminal (page E-98) GENERAL GUIDE GENERAL GUIDE AC Power terminal...

  • Page 25: Top And Display

    Top and Display Terminal panel cover (page E-26) (FLASH/FOLDER) button (pages E-50, 89) Operation lamp (page E-28) (FOCUS) button (pages E-59, 60, 61) (SELF-TIMER) button (page E-68) GENERAL GUIDE (page E-30) MENU button (page E-32) DISP button (pages E-30, 32) E-25 [–] Function switch...

  • Page 26: Bottom

    Bottom Tripod screw hole Opening the Terminal Panel Cover GENERAL GUIDE Battery compartment lock (page E-38) LOCK CARD Battery compartment cover (page E-38) E-26...

  • Page 27: Dial

    Dial Timer Mode (page E-69) Panorama Mode (page E-64) Movie Mode (page E-62) Normal Mode (page E-46) Night Scene Mode (page E-65) Portrait Mode (page E-67) Landscape Mode (page E-66) GENERAL GUIDE Lens Filters The area around the lens of the camera is threaded to allow use of commercially available lens filters with a diameter of 43mm.

  • Page 28: Operation Lamp

    The following CASIO options can be used with this cam- era. • TELE CONVERSION LENS LU-8T ( 1.5) • WIDE CONVERSION LENS LU-8W ( 0.7) GENERAL GUIDE Operation Lamp The operation lamp shows the operational status of the cam- era.
  • Page 29 Playback Mode Lamp Color Green Monitor screen turned off due to data communica- tion. — Low Battery Warning Lights (red), after which camera power turns off automati- cally. GENERAL GUIDE Flashing Please wait (after power on) Delete operation in progress Format operation in progress Power off routine in...

  • Page 30: Monitor Screen

    Pressing DISP causes various indicators to appear on the monitor screen. DISP DISP button MONITOR SCREEN MONITOR SCREEN Recording Mode Auto Focus frame No memory card loaded warning Self-timer Focus mode indicator Auto Focus None Manual Focus Macro Infinity Flash Mode Auto None Flash On...

  • Page 31: Playback Mode

    Screen when shutter is pressed half way Flash Mode ( Auto Focus Frame • Focusing complete: • Focusing failed: Flash indicator appears to indicate that flash will be fired (when auto flash is selected). Recording Mode Indicators Timer Panorama Movie Normal MONITOR SCREEN Folder name –...

  • Page 32: 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. While the menu screen is on the dis- play, press DISP to toggle between the basic menu and the advanced menu.
  • Page 33 Making menu settings Slide the Function Switch to PLAY or REC. Press MENU. Press DISP to toggle between the basic menu and the advanced menu. Use [+] and [–] to select the category or func- tion you want, and then press the shutter but- ton.

  • Page 34: Memory Cards

    This camera uses a memory card (CompactFlash cards) for image memory. A memory card is loaded in the camera when you purchase IMPORTANT! • Make sure that the power of the camera is turned off before you insert or remove a memory card. •...

  • Page 35: Removing A Memory Card From The Camera

    AC adaptor, and contact your original retailer or nearest CASIO Service Provider. • Never eject the CompactFlash card while the card slot is facing downwards. Doing so creates the danger of the CompactFlash card falling, which can corrupt im- age data on the card.

  • Page 36: Formatting A Memory Card

    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 37 • Formatting is recommended for any memory card that you suspect contains corrupted image data (due to a DE- CODE ERROR, strange image colors, malformed images) or newly purchased memory cards. • Before starting a format operation, load a full set of new batteries (alkaline or lithium) into the camera or connect the AC adaptor to power the camera.

  • Page 38: Power Supply

    The camera features a two-way power supply that lets you use either batteries (AA-size alkaline, lithium or Ni-MH) or household AC current. Loading Batteries Be sure that camera power is turned off whenever loading or replacing batteries. On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery compartment cover lock towards the front of the...
  • Page 39 Alkaline: MX1500 (AA) DURACELL ULTRA Lithium: Energizer Ni-MH (Nickel-metal hydride): CASIO NP-H3 • Battery life varies with brand. • Figures are based on continuous recording under the fol- lowing conditions. Flash turned off One zoom slider switching between T (Telephoto) and W...

  • Page 40: Battery Handling Precautions

    Battery Handling Precautions Incorrect use or handling of batteries can cause them to leak or burst and seriously damage 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 41: Using Ac Power

    • Should the cord of the AC adaptor become CAUTION damaged (exposed internal wiring), request a replacement from an authorized CASIO ser- vice provider. A damaged AC adaptor cord cre- ates the danger of fire or electrical shock. E-41...

  • Page 42: Power Save Settings

    • Always be sure to use the AD-C620 AC adap- tor only. Using any other AC adaptor can cause damage to the camera not covered by the war- ranty. • When unplugging the AC adaptor from the wall socket, be sure to grasp the adaptor (not the CAUTION CAUTION cord).
  • Page 43 Setting SLEEP and AUTO POWER OFF Trigger Times Slide the Function Switch to REC. Press MENU. Select “Options” “Power Save” Save”. • “Options” appears on the advanced menu only. Use [+] and [–] to select “Sleep” or “Auto Power Off”. Select the trigger time you want to set.

  • 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

    Selecting the Date Format Example: Sep 12, 1999 You can select any one of the following formats for the above date: 99/9/12, 12/9/99, 9/12/99. Press MENU. Select “Set Up” “Date” Use [+] and [–] to select the date format you want, and then press the shutter button.

  • Page 46: Recording

    Using the Shutter Button The following steps describe how to operate the shutter but- ton so that Auto Focus has a chance to focus the image. Press the shutter button about half way. • The Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the im- age.
  • Page 47 • The POWER Switch returns to its original position when you release it. • Turning on power enters the Record Mode. • If power turns off, use the POWER Switch to turn it back on again. After composing the image on the monitor screen, press the shutter button about half way and hold it there.
  • Page 48 IMPORTANT! Auto Focus tends not to work well with the following types of subjects. • Solid color walls or objects with little contrast • Strongly backlit objects • Polished metal or other brightly reflective objects • Venetian blinds or other horizontally repeating pat- terns •...

  • Page 49: Using Focus Lock

    Using Focus Lock Normally, Auto Focus automatically focuses on the object that is inside the Auto Focus Frame. Focus lock is a tech- nique that lets you lock the focus on a subject and then move the camera so the Auto Focus Frame is pointed at another subject when you record.

  • Page 50: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash You can use the built-in flash unit to provide illumination dur- ing recording. Slide the Function Switch to REC. Press . • Each press of cycles through the flash mode in the following sequence: Auto Red- eye Reduction. Indicator Flash Mode None...
  • Page 51 • Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject’s eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye dam- age if it is fired too close to the eyes, especially with young children. When using the flash, the camera should be at least one meter from the eyes of the sub- ject.

  • Page 52: Changing The Lens Orientation

    Changing the Lens Orientation The lens of the camera is built into a rotating lens body. This means you can change the angle of the lens without moving the rest of the camera. • Any images recorded while the lens body is rotated so the lens is pointed towards the back of the camera are stored as mirror images of the image that appears in the LCD be- fore the shutter button is pressed.

  • Page 53: Quality Settings

    Quality Settings The camera has three quality modes: FINE, NORMAL, ECONOMY. • 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 54: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation This camera features an program AE function that automati- cally changes shutter speed and aperture in accordance with available light. In addition, you can also manually adjust the exposure to compensate for backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, dark backgrounds, and other special conditions. Slide the Function Switch to REC.
  • Page 55 RECORDING • The exposure compensation value automatically re- verts to zero whenever the shutter button is pressed. You can manually reset the exposure compensation value by using [+] and [–] to change the value back to zero, which is indicated when the EV indicator disap- pears from the monitor.

  • Page 56: Other Recording Functions

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS This section describes more advanced recording operations that are also provided by this camera. Using Quick Shutter Quick Shutter lets you record up to five images at intervals of approximately one second. Quick Shutter can be used to record normal, Night Scene Mode, Landscape Mode, or Por- trait Mode images.

  • Page 57: Continuous Recording

    Continuous Recording With continuous recording, you can hold down the shutter button and record up to five images at an interval of about 0.25 seconds. Continuous recording can be used for normal recording, as well as in the Night Scene, Landscape, and Portrait modes.

  • Page 58: Using The Zoom Features

    Using the Zoom Features The zoom features let you move in closer on subjects that are located far from the camera. You can choose either opti- cal zoom or digital zoom, or even use them in combination to increase the size of the original image by 16 or 32 times its original size.

  • Page 59: Manual Focus

    Using Digital Zoom Digital zoom produces a VGA size image (640 x 480 pixels) that can be double or four times the size of the original im- age. Using digital zoom and optical zoom in combination can zoom an image to 32X. IMPORTANT! •...

  • Page 60: Infinity Mode Recording

    Compose the image and then record it. • The operation lamp and the Auto Focus frame do not appear while manual focus is in use. OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Infinity Mode Recording Use the Infinity Mode when recording images of scenery or objects that are far away.

  • Page 61: Using The Macro Mode

    Using the Macro Mode With the macro mode, you can record close up images of subjects located only 1 cm to 50 cm from the filter frame. • In the macro mode, optical zoom is limited to the range of x1 to x1.6.
  • Page 62 Align the dial with to select Movie Record- ing Mode. Compose the image and then record it. • Auto Focus automatically adjusts in accordance with the movement of the subject. • See “Playing Back a Movie” on page E-80 for details on playing back a movie.
  • Page 63 Keep the camera pointed at the action you want to record, and press the shutter button all the way down when you want to end recording. • Pressing the shutter button after “STAND BY” disap- pears from the monitor screen records everything that went on in front of the lens during the 10-second pe- riod before you pressed the shutter button.

  • Page 64: Panorama Recording

    Panorama Recording With panorama recording you record a series of images and then link them to create a single panoramic effect. Slide the Function Switch to REC. Align the dial with to select Panorama Re- cording Mode. OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Compose the image and then record it.

  • Page 65: Night Scene Mode

    Night Scene Mode The Night Scene Mode is for recording images in dark areas. When recording images of people on a twilight or night time background, you can use the flash in combination with the Night Scene Mode for slow synchro recording. Slide the Function Switch to REC.

  • Page 66: Landscape Mode Recording

    Landscape Mode Recording The Landscape Mode provides clear images from close ups to telephoto. The Landscape Mode records images where everything is in clear focus, from the foreground to the back- ground. You can use the Landscape Mode with the ZOOM slider towards W (wide-angle) to record wide-angle images with clear focus from foreground to background.

  • Page 67: Portrait Recording

    Use [+] and [–] to select “B/W” or “Sepia” and then press the shutter button. Compose the image and then record it. OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS In the Portrait Mode, focus is adjusted so the background is slightly blurred, which highlights the subject in the fore- ground.

  • Page 68: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-timer You can use the self-timer for either of the two following re- cording operations. 10-second recording ... Records about 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Use this method when you want to be included in the image that is re- corded.

  • Page 69: Using The Timer

    Using the Timer You can use the timer to perform any one of the following operations. • Interval Recording Use this method to record a series of images at fixed time intervals. • Timer Recording Use this method to record a single image after passage of a fixed amount of time.

  • Page 70: Shutter Speed Priority Image Recording

    IMPORTANT! • The “Bulb” Shutter Speed setting cannot be used with a timer operation. If the Shutter Speed setting is “Bulb” it automatically changes to “Auto” when you select the timer with the dial. • The camera requires a certain amount of time to store an image in memory after it is recorded.

  • Page 71: Aperture Priority Image Recording

    Compose the image and then record it. • When the Shutter Speed is set to “Bulb”, exposure continues as long as you depress the shutter button. Because of this, use of the wired remote control unit is recommended whenever using the “Bulb” setting. •...

  • Page 72: Performing Manual White Balance

    Select “Functions 1” “Aperture”. • “Functions 1” appears on the advanced menu only. Use [+] and [–] to select the aperture setting you want to use and then press the shutter but- ton. Select “Exit”. Compose the image and then record it. OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Performing Manual White Balance Certain lighting conditions can cause auto white balance to...

  • Page 73: Recording Made Power On Settings

    Keeping the camera pointed at the white sheet of paper, press DISP to make the manual white balance settings. • Pressing the shutter button at this time returns the camera to the white balance setting that was obtained the last time you performed this manual white balance procedure.
  • Page 74 Turning power on default settings on and off Slide the Function Switch to REC. Press MENU. Select “Options”. Select “Mode 1” or “Mode 2”. Select “Mode 1” or “Mode 2”. Select the item whose setting you want to change. Select “On” or “Off”. •...

  • Page 75: Using The Record Menus

    Item Initialized Setting Power Save Sleep Auto Power Off Mode 1 (Mode Memory 1) Focus Flash Digital Zoom Mode 2 (Mode Memory 2) Metering White Balance Flash Intensity Aperture Shutter Speed • An item that is “On” stores its current setting in mode memory when camera power is turned off, and restores the setting when power is turned back on again.
  • Page 76 Picture Quality Use this setting to control the quality of the image. Fine / Normal / Economy BASIC Size You can specify either of two image sizes in pixels. 1280 x 960 / 640 x 480 BASIC Sharpness This setting specifies the sharpness of image out- lines.
  • Page 77 Spot : Takes reading at a very limited spot at the center of the image. Peripheral lighting does not af- fect this reading, so exposure is based on the subject alone. White Use this setting to select the white balance setting Balance that makes the colors of the subject appear most natural.
  • Page 78 Options Power This item can be used to make power save settings to Save preserve battery power. Sleep (Off / 30sec / 1min / 2min) / Auto Power Off (Off / 2min / 5min / 10min) Mode 1 Use this item to specify which of the following settings are retained when camera power is turned off.

  • Page 79: Playback

    • The image that initially appears on the monitor screen in the PLAY mode is a preview image. The full of im- age appears after a few seconds. Images copied from another digital camera or a computer may take longer time to appear. REC PLAY...

  • Page 80: Playing Back A Movie

    Playing Back a Movie Use the following operation to play back a movie that was recorded using the operation under “Movie Recording” on page E-61. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY. Use [+] and [–] to select the movie you want to play back.

  • Page 81: Panorama Playback

    Panorama Playback Use the following operation to playback panoramas re- corded using the operation under “Panorama Recording” on page E-64. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY. Use [+] and [–] to select the panorama you want to play back. Press the shutter button to start panorama playback.

  • Page 82: Using Zoom

    Using Zoom The following operation lets you magnify an image to twice its normal size. Note that you can zoom only a single still image. IMPORTANT! Movie and panorama images cannot be zoomed. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY. Use [+] and [–] to select the image you want to zoom.

  • Page 83: Displaying Nine Images

    Displaying Nine Images The following operation lets you simultaneously view nine images on the same screen. This capability is especially useful when playing back to the screen of a connected TV, and can be used to display a catalog of products, etc. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY.

  • Page 84: Slide Show

    Wait until an image is stopped on the monitor screen before performing a button op- eration, or hold down the button until the image stops. • Images copied from another digital camera or a com- puter may take longer time to appear. E-84...
  • Page 85 Screen Saver The screen saver function automatically activates Slide Show (which automatically scrolls through images) when- ever you do not perform any operation for about five minutes in the Playback Mode. This protects the camera’s monitor screen and the screen of a connected TV against “burn in” of a static image that is left displayed too long.

  • Page 86: Using The Playback Menus

    Using the Playback Menus The playback menus provide you with control over the dis- play format and DPOF settings, image delete and save op- erations, and other settings. Each playback menu has two formats: a basic menu and an advanced menu. Press DISP to toggle between the basic menu and advanced menu.
  • Page 87 Card Use this item to select the card browser file Browser type. Off/ Type1 / Type2 / Type3 / Type4 BASIC Format Select this item to format a memory card. BASIC Date Use this item to specify the format of the date that appears in the monitor screen, and to ad- BASIC just the date setting.

  • Page 88: Folder Types

    PUTER” on page E-103 for information about how files and folders are organized. • If there are more than 250 image files in a folder (due to copying from another digital camera or a computer), only the first 250 (in name sequence) can be played back. E-88...

  • Page 89: Selecting A Folder For Playback

    Selecting a Folder for Playback Slide the Function Switch to PLAY. Press Use [+] and [–] to select the folder you want to select for playback. Press the shutter button to playback the first image in the folder. FOLDER TYPES E-89...

  • Page 90: Image Protection

    Use the following operations when you want to protect im- ages against accidental deletion. A protected image cannot be deleted until it is unprotected. You can protect and unprotect a single specific image, all the image in a particu- lar folder, or all images currently on the memory card. IMPORTANT! Formatting a memory card (page E-36) deletes all im- ages on the card, even if some or all of the images are...

  • Page 91: Protecting And Unprotecting Folders

    Protecting and Unprotecting Folders Slide the Function Switch to PLAY. Press Use [+] and [–] to select the folder you want to protect. Press the shutter button. Press MENU. Select “Tools” “Protect” • “Tools” appears on the advanced menu only. Select “Protect”...

  • Page 92: Deleting Images

    Use the following operations when you want to delete im- ages. You can delete a single specific image, all the images in a particular folder or all images currently on the memory card. IMPORTANT! • Image deletion cannot be undone. Before deleting an image, make sure you no longer need it or you have a back-up copy saved on you computer, on diskette, or on some other medium.

  • Page 93: Deleting All The Images In A Folder

    After all the images you want to delete are se- lected, press DISP to delete them. Select “Yes” to delete the contents of the folder, or “No” to abort the delete operation without deleting anything. • Deleting a panorama deletes all of the images that make it up as well.

  • Page 94: Deleting All Unprotected Images

    Select “Yes” to delete the contents of the folder, or “No” to abort the delete operation without deleting anything. • When the above procedure is performed while there are protected images in memory, the first of the pro- tected images appears on the monitor screen after the unprotected images are deleted.

  • Page 95: Dpof

    Order Format”, which is a format for record- ing on a memory card or other medium which digital camera images should be printed and how many copies of the image should be printed. DPOF makes it possible for a DPOF...

  • Page 96: Printing All The Images In A Folder

    Use [+] and [–] to specify the number of copies you want to print, and then press the shutter button. • If you want to specify more images for printing, repeat steps 4 through 6. • If you change your mind about printing an image, press [–] to clear its mark.

  • Page 97: Printing All Images

    Use [+] and [–] to specify the number of copies of each image you want to print. After you are finished, press the shutter button to exit the image specification procedure. DPOF Printing All Images Slide the function switch to PLAY. Press MENU.

  • Page 98: Connections

    To avoid this, you should not leave the same image displayed on Television such a screen for very long periods. E-99 • This camera does not support cable transfer of data with other CASIO digital cameras. Plug VIDEO OUT DIGITAL E-98...

  • Page 99: Connecting To Other Equipment

    CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT Connecting to a Television 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. Accessory video cable INPUT VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO IN terminal Connect one end of the video cable to the cam- era and the other end to the television.

  • Page 100: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer The following accessories are included with the camera to make it easy for you to connect to a computer to transfer and manage your images. • USB cable • USB driver software (on CD-ROM) • Data Transfer Cable •...
  • Page 101 USB Port Connection Computer USB cable USB port Large Digital camera IMPORTANT! • Plug the USB connectors into the ports as far as they will go. Incorrect connection can result in improper op- eration. • Turn off the camera before connecting the USB cable to it.
  • Page 102 AC adaptor is recommended 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 OTHER EQUIPMENT...

  • Page 103: Using Compactflash Cards With Your Computer

    PC Card Slot In this case you need an optionally available CASIO CA-10 PC Card Adaptor. See the instructions that come with the PC Card Adaptor and the documentation that comes with your computer for details on using this type of configuration.

  • Page 104: Memory Card Data

    DCF camera or printed on a DCF printer. In addition to support for the DCF protocol, your CASIO digi- tal camera also shows dates in image folder names and im- age file names, which helps to make data management easier.
  • Page 105 Contents: Preview images of still image and movie files used for temporary playback and card browser previews Image Files Supported by the Camera • Image files recorded with the CASIO QV-8000SX Digital Camera • JPEG files stored using Photo Loader (1280 x 960 pixels or 640 x 480 pixels JPEG file) •...

  • Page 106: Card Browser

    Card Browser Card Browser makes it possible to use a browser application to view images recorded with the QV-8000SX. • The HTML file generated by this camera is best viewed us- ing Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 or later, or Netscape Communicator 4.5 or later.
  • Page 107 USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER Specify the format. There are four Card Browser formats. Type1 ... This is a powerful format that provides de- tailed information about each image and also includes a Slide Show feature. Type2 ... This format is a viewer with a Slide Show feature.
  • Page 108 • The index screen uses the contents of the Preview Folder (page E-104). Images copied from another digital camera or a computer may not have preview images, and so they do not appear in the index screen. If this happens, scroll through the images on the monitor screen until the copied images appear.
  • Page 109 USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER How to use the HTML file Viewing HTML File Contents Load the CompactFlash card into a card slot of your com- puter (page E-103). Now drop the INDEX.HTM file (in the DCIM folder) onto your Web browser to display a list of all images contained on the CompactFlash card.

  • Page 110: Function Descriptions

    USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER Function Descriptions Index When the computer accesses the memory card, Screen it opens the INDEX.HTM file in the DCIM folder and displays an index of folders, with the newest one first. Clicking the INDEX button under a folder name in the left frame displays an index of all the images in the folder.
  • Page 111 USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER Saving an HTML File • You can use the Photo Loader application to easily save the images in the HTML file to a computer. See the docu- mentation that comes with Photo Loader for details. •...

  • Page 112: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom No power 1. Batteries not loaded correctly. 2. Dead batteries 3. Wrong AC adaptor Sudden power failure 1. Auto Power Off 2. Low battery power 3. Use of manganese batteries. “ ” indicator on LCD Batteries are about to go dead. No recording when shutter 1.
  • Page 113 Symptom The recorded image is out The focus setting is not correct. of focus. Power failure during self- Low battery power timer operation Monitor screen image is out 1. Failure to focus the image while the camera is in of focus. the Manual Mode.
  • Page 114 Symptom No +/– button operation Button operation during page change during nine-page display Cannot find an image. 1. Memory card images recording using a camera that does not support DCF. 2. Management files required to display images cannot be created. Camera is connected to a 1.
  • Page 115 Remove batteries and disconnect the AC adaptor if you are using one. Restore power and turn the camera on. If this does not work, contact your dealer or an authorized CASIO service provider. Turn off screen saver (page E-85). 1. Exit the Sleep state.

  • Page 116: Messages

    Can’t play This message appears when there is not enough PANORAMA memory to perform panorama recording. Delete some images from the memory card to make room for the new image. CF ERROR Perform the following procedure whenever a You must format the memory card starts to behave abnormally.
  • Page 117 RECORD ERROR This message appears when the image you are try- ing to record cannot be compressed for some rea- son. Try changing the angle of the camera to the subject. REPLACE BATTERY! Battery power is low. Camera power turns off auto- matically shortly after this message appears.

  • Page 118: Specifications

    Description ... Digital camera Model ... QV-8000SX Recorded Image File Format ... Still images (including panoramas): JPEG (Exif. Ver. 2.1), DCF standard (design rule for camera file system), DPOF compatible, Movies: AVI Recording Medium ... CompactFlash card Recorded Image Size ... 1280 x 960 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels...
  • Page 119 White Balance ... Automatic, fixed (4 modes), manual switching Self-timer ... 10 seconds, 2 seconds Built-in Flash Flash Modes: ... AUTO, ON, OFF, Red eye reduction Flash Range: ... Normal: Approximately 0.5 to 2.5 meters Macro: Approximately 0.1 to 0.5 meters Recording Functions ...
  • Page 120 Standard Accessories ... 8MB COMPACTFLASH memory card; 2-way shoulder/wrist strap; soft case; lens cap; USB cable; video cable; data transfer cable; CD-ROM; four LR6 alkaline batteries; wired remote controller; wired remote controller battery (CR2025 x 1); Basic Reference, Bundled Software user’s Manual •...

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