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QV-3000EX/Ir
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  • Page 1 LCD Digital Camera QV-3000EX/Ir User’s Guide English...

  • Page 2: Quick Reference

    QUICK REFERENCE The section provides a general outline of operational procedures. Loading Batteries (page E-38) On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery compartment Load the batteries so their plus Swing the battery compartment cover lock towards the back of (+) and minus (–) ends are facing cover closed and then slide it to- the camera (1 1 1 1 1 ) to unlock the...
  • Page 3 QUICK REFERENCE Loading a Memory Card (page E-33) * Loaded in the camera when you purchase. Eject button Surface marked with arrow should face down! Open the memory card Insert a memory card into the camera so the arrow Close the memory card slot cover.
  • Page 4 QUICK REFERENCE Setting the Current Date and Time (page E-45) • Be sure to use the procedure on page E-45 to set the time and date before using the camera for the first time. • File name assignment and date and time stamping will not be performed correctly if the time and date are wrong.
  • Page 5 QUICK REFERENCE Recording Images (page E-47) After confirming that the Auto After composing the image on Focus operation is complete (the the monitor screen, press the operation lamp lights green), shutter button about half way press the shutter button. and hold it there. •...
  • Page 6 QUICK REFERENCE Playing Back Images (page E-78) Use [ ] and [ ] to Align the scroll through the POWER/Function images stored in camera Switch with PLAY. memory.
  • Page 7 QUICK REFERENCE Deleting Images (page E-91) Align the Use [ ] and [ ] to select the POWER/Function image you want to delete. Switch with PLAY. Press the PREVIEW/ button. Press [ ] to select “Yes” Double check to make and then press sure that you really SET button.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Congratulations upon your selection of the QV-3000EX/Ir LCD Digital Camera. To get the most out of the QV-3000EX/Ir, be sure to carefully read this manual and follow the instructions CONTENTS contained in it. QUICK REFERENCE E-38 POWER SUPPLY Loading Batteries .............
  • Page 9 CONTENTS Movie Recording ............E-62 E-89 IMAGE PROTECTION Panorama Recording ..........E-64 Protecting and Unprotecting a Single Image ... E-89 Night Scene Mode ........... E-65 Protecting and Unprotecting Folders ....... E-90 Landscape Mode Recording ........E-66 Protecting and Unprotecting All Images Portrait Recording ............
  • Page 10 Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997 Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved. • IBM is a registered trademarks of International Business • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility Machines Corporation. for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual.

  • Page 11: Features

    FEATURES FEATURES Continuous recording (page E-58) DCF Data Storage (page E-107) Continuous recording of high-quality images at 0.5-second in- DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage proto- tervals is just like having a motor drive on the camera. col provides image inter-compatibility between the digital camera and printers.
  • Page 12 Desktop Computer Easy-to-understand graphic interface (page E-28) All camera operations can be performed on graphic based in- teractive menu screens. A 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 13 FEATURES 6X zoom is produced using 3X optical zoom Macro Feature together with 2X digital zoom. page E-59 page E-61 Landscape Mode Portrait Mode page E-66 page E-66 Night Scene Shutter Speed Priority (S Mode) page E-65 page E-67 E-13...
  • Page 14 FEATURES Aperture Priority (A Mode) 9-image Screen page E-67 page E-82 Self-timer Slide Show page E-69 page E-83 Date and Time Stamping Display Zoom 00/2/1 page E-45 page E-81 E-14...
  • Page 15 FEATURES Image Protection page E-89 Camera Orientation Detection The Photo Loader application automatically rotates the image on your computer screen to compensate for portrait and landscape orientation. page E-50 E-15...

  • Page 16: Precautions

    After making sure there is no more smoke coming • Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your from the camera, take it to your nearest CASIO service pro- own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the vider for repair.
  • Page 17 PRECAUTIONS • Never open the battery compartment cover, disconnect the Condensation AC adaptor from the camera or unplug it from the wall • When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or other- socket while recording images. Doing so will not only make wise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is storage of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or...
  • Page 18 • Should the LCD image appear abnormally dark, take the does not match that of the image as it is recorded. The camera to your dealer or an authorized CASIO service pro- image is recorded in accordance with the quality setting vider to have the light source replaced.
  • Page 19 PRECAUTIONS 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.

  • Page 20: Unpacking

    UNPACKING 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 Soft case Memory card (8MB) Lens cap/cap holder Loaded in the camera when you purchase.

  • Page 21: Using The Lens Cap

    UNPACKING Using the Lens Cap Attaching the Neck Strap Be sure to attach the lens cap to the lens whenever you are Attach the neck strap as shown in the illustration below. not using the camera. Be sure to turn off camera power and let the lens retract into the camera before attaching the lens cover.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Length Of The Neck Strap

    UNPACKING Adjusting the Length of the Neck Strap Using the Soft Case Use the buckle to adjust the length of the neck strap. Keep the camera in its soft case to protect it when not in use. Monitor screen facing down. Buckle IMPORTANT! •...

  • Page 23: General Guide

    GENERAL GUIDE GENERAL GUIDE The following illustrations show the names of each component, button and switch on the camera. Lens Indicator display Self-timer lamp (page E-30) (page E-26) Viewfinder POWER/Function (page E-51) switch ( page E-47) Shutter button Flash (page E-54) (page E-47) Infrared port (page E-103)

  • Page 24: Top And Display

    GENERAL GUIDE Top and Display (FLASH/Tran-P SEND) button (pages E-53, 103) (FOCUS/Tran-P RECEIVE) button (pages E-60, 61, 103) MODE button Flash lamp (page E-29) (page E-27) (SELF-TIMER/ Operation lamp FOLDER) button (page E-27) (pages E-69, 87) MENU button ZOOM slider (page E-31) (page E-59) [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]...

  • Page 25: Side

    GENERAL GUIDE Diopter dial Side Bottom (page E-51) Battery compartment DIGITAL terminal lock Tripod screw hole (page E-38) (page E-98) USB port (page E-98) LOCK OPEN AC power terminal (page E-42) Battery compartment cover (page E-38) VIDEO OUT terminal (page E-98) Opening the Terminal Panel Cover Card access lamp (page E-26)
  • Page 26 GENERAL GUIDE Card access lamp Self-timer lamp The Card access lamp flashes green while the memory card The Self-timer lamp flashes when the self-timer is perform- is being accessed. ing a timer operation prior to releasing the shutter. Card access lamp Self-timer lamp ACCESS IMPORTANT!
  • Page 27 GENERAL GUIDE Operation lamp Flash lamp Flash lamp The Operation lamp shows the The Flash lamp also lights and operational status of the camera flashes during a record operation MENU as described below. as described below. MENU Operation lamp REC Mode REC Mode Lamp Lamp Color...

  • Page 28: Monitor Screen Rec Mode

    MONITOR SCREEN MONITOR SCREEN Pressing DISP causes various REC Mode indicators to appear on the monitor screen. Self-timer Auto Focus frame No memory card loaded warning 10 SEC, 2 SEC Focus mode indicator Recording Mode PREVIEW Auto Focus None Zoom factor Manual Focus Infinity DISP...
  • Page 29 MONITOR SCREEN Screen when shutter is pressed half way Recording Mode Screen Flash Mode ( Pressing the MODE button while in the REC Mode displays the Recording Menu. Use [ ] and [ ] to bring the icon of the function you want to the bottom of the dial (making it the se- lected function), and then press SET.

  • Page 30: Indicator Display

    MONITOR SCREEN Indicator display PLAY Mode The indicator display located on the top of the camera also Image number Protect indicator Folder name shows various camera status indicators during image re- Image size cording. The indicator display comes in handy especially 2048 x 1536 when the monitor screen is turned off.

  • Page 31: Menu Screens

    MONITOR SCREEN Sample Display: REC Mode Menu Screens Pressing MENU displays the menu screen. The contents of Basic Menu the menu screen depend on whether you are in the PLAY mode or REC mode. There are two menu formats: basic and advanced. The basic menu displays settings required for basic functions, while the advanced menu includes settings for all functions.
  • Page 32 MONITOR SCREEN Making menu settings While the camera is in the REC or PLAY mode, press MENU. Press DISP to toggle between the basic menu and the advanced menu. Use [ ],[ ],[ ] and [ ] to select the category or function you want, and then press SET.

  • Page 33: Memory Cards

    MEMORY CARDS MEMORY CARDS Eject button This camera uses a memory card (CompactFlash card or As shown in the illustra- microdrive) for image storage. tion, slide the memory card into the slot and IMPORTANT! push it in as far as it will •...

  • Page 34: 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 Press the eject button is facing downwards. Doing so creates the danger of...

  • Page 35: Formatting A Memory Card

    • Images cannot be recorded with this camera unless a stored on it. memory card is installed in it. • Be sure to use only CASIO brand CompactFlash cards. IMPORTANT! Proper operation with other memory cards is not guaran- teed.
  • Page 36 • Never turn off camera power or subject the camera to im- support for the microdrive. pact while the card access lamp is flashing. Doing so can • Note that CASIO assume no responsibility for any data cause malfunction of the microdrive. loss you may suffer while using the microdrive.
  • Page 37 MEMORY CARDS Memory Card Folder Precautions • When you try to save the 251st image to a folder, the cam- era automatically creates a new folder and store the image • The camera automatically creates folders (directories) on there. the memory card and assigns them names based on dates •...

  • Page 38: Power Supply

    POWER SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY Load the batteries so The camera features a two-way power supply that lets you use either batteries (AA-size alkaline, lithium or Ni-MH) or their plus (+) and minus household AC current. (–) ends are facing as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 39 POWER SUPPLY Tips for Prolonging Battery Life Standard Battery Life • Use the / button to turn off the flash when you are not This camera can be powered by AA-size alkaline, lithium or Ni- using it. MH batteries. • You can also use the power save settings (E-43) to protect The battery life reference values given below indicate the against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the amount of time at standard temperature (25°C) until power auto-...
  • Page 40 POWER SUPPLY Example 2: Low temperatures shorten battery life. Battery Handling Precautions Conditions Incorrect use or handling of batteries can cause them to leak • Temperature: 0°C or burst and create the danger of serious damage to your Approximate Battery Life: 7 minutes (7 shots) camera.
  • Page 41 POWER SUPPLY • Dead batteries are susceptible to leakage, which can Auto Power Off cause serious damage to your camera. Remove batteries (Battery Powered Operation Only) from the camera as soon as you notice they are dead. • The batteries that power the camera normally become Power automatically turns off whenever you do not perform warm as they discharge.

  • Page 42: Using Ac Power

    CAUTION damaged (exposed internal wiring), request a • The camera automatically switches over to AC adaptor replacement from an authorized CASIO ser- powered operation whenever the AC adaptor is plugged vice provider. A damaged AC adaptor cord cre- into the camera.

  • Page 43: Power Save Settings

    POWER SUPPLY Setting SLEEP and AUTO POWER OFF Trigger Times Power Save Settings The settings described below let you specify sleep and auto Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. power off trigger times that help to conserve valuable battery power. Press MENU.
  • Page 44 POWER SUPPLY Initializing Power Save Trigger Times Use the following procedure to return SLEEP and AUTO POWER OFF trigger time settings to their initial factory de- faults (SLEEP: 1 minute, AUTO POWER OFF: 2 minutes). IMPORTANT! Note that performing the following procedure to initialize the power save trigger time settings also initializes mode memory (page E-73).

  • Page 45: Setting The Current Date And Time

    SETTING THE CURRENT DATE AND TIME SETTING THE CURRENT DATE AND TIME Use the following procedures to set the current date and Setting the Date and Time time, and to select the date format. When you record an image, the time and date the image was Press MENU.

  • Page 46: Selecting The Date Format

    SETTING THE CURRENT DATE AND TIME After making all the settings on the monitor Selecting the Date Format screen, press SET to register them. Example: Feb 1, 2000 You can select any one of the following formats for the above date: 00/2/1, 1/2/00, 2/1/00.

  • Page 47: Recording

    RECORDING RECORDING Turning Camera Power On and Off Using the Shutter Button Rotate the POWER/Function Switch to turn camera power The following steps describe how to operate the shutter but- on and off. ton so that Auto Focus has a chance to focus the image. Press the shutter button about half way.

  • Page 48: Basic Recording Operation

    RECORDING • The monitor screen momentarily goes blank when you Basic Recording Operation press the shutter button half way. The following describes the basic operation for recording • The camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically fo- images. It describes operation in the P (Program AE) Mode cuses the image.
  • Page 49 RECORDING • Pressing the shutter button releases the shutter, even These cases may make it impossible for Auto Focus to focus if Auto Focus was unsuccessful and the image is out properly, which is indicated by the operation lamp and the of focus.

  • Page 50: Camera Orientation Detection

    RECORDING Camera Orientation Detection Recording Images under Low Battery Power The camera automatically To protect against unexpected loss of image data, images detects whether it is are recorded one-by-one whenever the battery level is indi- oriented vertically or cated as or lower.

  • Page 51: Using The Viewfinder For Recording

    RECORDING • You can use the Diopter Dial to adjust the image in Using the Viewfinder for Recording viewfinder screen to your eyesight. The illustrations below show what you see when you look • Rotate the diopter dial to adjust the image in the viewfinder through the viewfinder to compose an image for recording.

  • Page 52: Using Focus Lock

    RECORDING While keeping the shutter button depressed Using Focus Lock half way, move the camera and compose the Normally, Auto Focus automatically focuses on the object image as you want. 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 53: Using The Flash

    RECORDING Using the Flash Indicator Flash Mode Description You can use the built-in flash unit to provide illumination dur- None Auto Flash Flash is automatically enabled and disabled in accordance with expo- ing recording. sure conditions. Flash On Flash is always fired, regardless of Press / exposure conditions.
  • Page 54 RECORDING Flash Indicator • Flash should be used for distances within the range of about 0.5 meters to 4 meters (values with fully open When you press the shutter button half way, the flash icon aperture). Flash does not work well outside these appears on the monitor screen and the Flash lamp light (am- ranges.

  • Page 55: Quality Settings

    RECORDING • Numbers in parentheses are compressed image file sizes. Quality Settings • Use the record menus (page E-74) to select the quality set- The camera has three quality modes: FINE, NORMAL, ting you want. ECONOMY. • Note that the maximum number of images that can be •...

  • Page 56: Exposure Compensation

    RECORDING Exposure Compensation This camera features a 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. •...
  • Page 57 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 58: Other Recording Functions

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS This section describes more advanced recording operations Compose the image and then record it. that are also provided by this camera. • Focus is locked when you record the first image, and • Use the monitor screen for zoom, manual focus, macro, this setting is applied to all subsequent images.

  • Page 59: Using The Zoom Features

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 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 6 times its original size.

  • Page 60: Manual Focus

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Compose the image and then record it. Manual Focus • The operation lamp and the Auto Focus frame do not Manual Focus lets you manually adjust the focus of an im- appear while manual focus is in use. age.

  • Page 61: Infinity Mode Recording

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Infinity Mode Recording Using the Macro Mode Use the Infinity Mode when recording images of scenery or Use the Macro Mode for close up shots in the focusing objects that are far away. This mode performs Auto Focus in ranges shown below.

  • Page 62: Movie Recording

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Compose the image and then press the shutter Movie Recording button to start recording. You can record movies that are approximately 30 seconds • Auto Focus automatically adjusts in accordance with long. Movies are recorded in 320 x 240-pixel AVI format. For the movement of the subject.
  • Page 63 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Press MODE and then select • Pressing the shutter button while “STAND BY” is still on the monitor screen records everything that went on Compose the image on the monitor screen and in front of the lens during the period from when you pressed the shutter button half way down and when then press the shutter button about half way.

  • Page 64: Panorama Recording

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Up to nine images can be grouped into a panorama. Panorama Recording Press MENU when you want to stop a panorama re- With panorama recording you record a series of images and cording operation. then link them to create a single panoramic effect. •...

  • Page 65: Night Scene Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Night Scene Mode • The shutter speed is quite slow in the Night Scene The Night Scene Mode is for recording images in dark areas. Mode, so be sure to use a tripod to hold the camera When recording images of people on a twilight or night time steady.

  • Page 66: Landscape Mode Recording

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Landscape Mode Recording Portrait Recording The Landscape Mode records images where everything is in In the Portrait Mode, focus is adjusted so the background is clear focus, from the foreground to the background. You can slightly blurred, which highlights the subject in the fore- use the Landscape Mode with the ZOOM slider towards W ground.

  • Page 67: Shutter Speed Priority Image Recording

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Shutter Speed Priority Image Recording Aperture Priority Image Recording You can fix the shutter speed within the range of 2 to 1/1000 You can fix the aperture within the range of F2 to F8. A larger second. aperture (indicated by a smaller aperture value) narrows the focus range, while a smaller aperture widens the focus range.

  • Page 68: Monochrome And Sepia Recording

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Use [ ] and [ ] to select the aperture setting Monochrome and Sepia Recording you want to use. Use the following procedure to record an image in mono- chrome (black and white) or sepia. Note that you cannot con- vert an image to color after recording it in monochrome or sepia.

  • Page 69: Using The Self-Timer

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Use [ ] and [ ] to select “B/W” or “Sepia” and Using the Self-timer then press SET. You can use the self-timer for either of the two following re- cording operations. Compose the image and then record it. 10-second recording ..

  • Page 70: Performing Manual White Balance

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Compose the image and then record it. Performing Manual White Balance • The Self-timer Lamp flashes with the passage of each Certain lighting conditions can cause auto white balance to second. take a very long time or can result in a limitation of the ad- •...

  • Page 71: Specifying Power On Defaults

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Keeping the camera pointed at the white sheet Specifying Power On Defaults of paper, press DISP to make the manual white A power on default is one that is automatically used by the balance settings. camera when you turn it on. You can specify power on de- •...
  • Page 72 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Mode 1 (Mode Memory 1) Turning power on default settings on and off Mode Memory Available Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. Status Setting Options Press MENU. If the basic menu appears, press Recording , A, S, P Mode DISP to switch to the advanced menu.
  • Page 73 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Select the item whose setting you want to Initializing Power On Defaults and Power change. Save Use the following procedure to initialize power on defaults Select “On” or “Off”. and the power save settings. • Repeat steps 6 and 7 for other items if you want. IMPORTANT! Select “Exit”.

  • Page 74: Using The Rec Menus

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Item Initialized Setting Using the REC Menus Power Save The REC menus make it easy to control image quality, white Sleep 1 min balance, and other settings to suit specific conditions and Auto Power Off 2 min preferences.
  • Page 75 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Picture Functions 1 Quality Use this setting to control the quality of the image. Drive This setting specifies how the shutter operates. Fine / Normal / Economy Mode Single : Allows recording of five images at an BASIC interval of about 2 seconds.
  • Page 76 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Functions 2 White Use this setting to select the white balance setting Balance that makes the colors of the subject appear most natural. Movie Select the movie mode you want to use. (Auto / Daylight / Shade / Tungsten /Fluorescent/ Mode Normal / Past Manual)
  • Page 77 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Options Set Up Power This item can be used to make power save settings Card Use this item to select the card browser file type. Save to preserve battery power. Browser Off / Type1 / Type2 / Type3 / Type4 Sleep (Off / 30sec / 1min / 2min) / Auto Power Off BASIC (2min / 5min)

  • Page 78: Playback

    PLAYBACK PLAYBACK The following describes the different techniques that you can NOTE use to playback recorded images. The image that initially appears on the monitor screen in the PLAY mode is a preview image. The full of image appears after three seconds. Images copied Basic Playback Operation from another digital camera or a computer may take longer time to appear.

  • Page 79: Playing Back A Movie

    PLAYBACK • To enlarge the movie image so it fills the entire moni- Playing Back a Movie tor screen, press DISP. Pressing the DISP again re- Use the following operation to play back a movie that was turns the image to its original small size. recorded using the operation under “Movie Recording”...

  • Page 80: Panorama Playback

    PLAYBACK • Pressing DISP changes to a small-image display. Panorama Playback Press DISP again to return to the full-screen size. Use the following operation to playback panoramas re- • Pressing SET during panorama play pauses play- corded using the operation under “Panorama Recording” on back.

  • Page 81: Using Zoom

    PLAYBACK Specify the area. Using Zoom • The portion of the selected area appears on the dis- The following operation lets you magnify an image to twice play at twice and a half its normal size. and a half its normal size. Note that you can zoom only a •...

  • Page 82: Displaying Nine Images

    PLAYBACK Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through images Displaying Nine Images stored in memory. The following operation lets you simultaneously view nine • To view a particular image in normal size, press DISP. images on the same screen. This capability is especially This causes the mark to appear in the upper left useful when playing back to the screen of a connected TV,...

  • Page 83: Slide Show

    PLAYBACK Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. Slide Show Slide Show automatically scrolls through the images stored Press MENU. in memory. You can also specify how much time should be allowed between each image. Select “Slide Show”. • On the advanced menu, select “View” “Slide Show”.
  • Page 84 PLAYBACK Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. Screen Saver The screen saver function automatically activates Slide Press MENU. Show (which automatically scrolls through images) whenever you do not perform any operation for about five Select “Tools” “Screen Saver” “On”. minutes in the PLAY Mode. This protects the camera’s •...

  • Page 85: Using The Play Menus

    PLAYBACK Using the PLAY Menus Protect Use this item to protect images against deletion. Select : Protects a single specific image. The PLAY menus provide you with control over the display Folder : Protects all images in a specific format and DPOF settings, image delete and save opera- folder.
  • Page 86 PLAYBACK Video Out This item can be used to specify the format of the video output signal. BASIC NTSC : Video format in the United States and Japan : Video format in Europe and other areas Language This setting lets you select either English or Japanese as the display language.

  • Page 87: Folder Types

    FOLDER TYPES FOLDER TYPES • When you try to save the 251st image to a folder, the cam- Memory Card Folder Precautions era automatically creates a new folder and store the image The camera automatically creates folders (directories) on there. the memory card and assigns them names based on dates •...

  • Page 88: Selecting A Folder For Playback

    FOLDER TYPES FOLDER TYPES Selecting a Folder for Playback Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. Press Use [ ] and [ ] to select the folder you want to select for playback. Press SET to playback the first image in the folder.

  • Page 89: Image Protection

    IMAGE PROTECTION IMAGE PROTECTION Use the following operations when you want to protect Select the image you want to protect. images against accidental deletion. A protected image cannot be deleted until it is unprotected. You can protect and unprotect a single specific image, all the images in a particular folder, or all images currently on the memory card.

  • Page 90: Protecting And Unprotecting Folders

    IMAGE PROTECTION Protecting and Unprotecting All Images Protecting and Unprotecting Folders on a Memory Card Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. Perform steps 1 through 2 under “Protecting and Unprotecting a Single Image”. Press Select “Tools” “Protect” “All”. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the folder you want to protect.

  • Page 91: Deleting Images

    DELETING IMAGES DELETING IMAGES Use the following operations when you want to delete im- Deleting the Currently Selected Image ages. You can delete the currently selected image, specifi- cally selected image, all the images in a particular folder or Align the POWER/Function switch with PLAY. all images currently on the memory card.

  • Page 92: Deleting A Single Image

    DELETING IMAGES NOTE Deleting a Single Image The camera does not maintain open spaces in its memory. Deleting an image causes all images following Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. the deleted image to be shifted up. Press MENU. Select “Delete” “Select”.

  • Page 93: Deleting All The Images In A Folder

    DELETING IMAGES After all the images you want to delete are se- Deleting All the Images in a Folder lected, press SET to delete them. • Deleting a panorama deletes all of the images that Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. make it up as well.

  • Page 94: Deleting All Unprotected Images

    DELETING IMAGES Select “Yes” to delete the contents of the Deleting All Unprotected Images folder, or “No” to abort the delete operation without deleting anything. Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. • When the above procedure is performed while there are protected images in memory, the first of the Press MENU.

  • Page 95: Dpof

    DPOF DPOF The letters “DPOF” stand for “Digital Print Printing Specific Images Order Format,” which is a format for record- ing on a memory card or other medium which Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. digital camera images should be printed and how many copies of the image should be Press MENU.
  • Page 96 DPOF Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the number of cop- ies you want to print. • 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

    DPOF Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the number of cop- Printing All Images ies of each image you want to print. Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. Press MENU. Select “DPOF” “All” “Set print order”. • On the advanced menu, select “Tools” “DPOF”...

  • Page 98: Connections

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

  • Page 99: Connecting To Other Equipment

    CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT IMPORTANT! Connecting to a Television • A television must have a video input terminal like the Images being displayed on the camera’s monitor screen, one shown in the illustration to connect to this camera. whether for recording or playback can also be displayed on •...

  • Page 100: Connecting To A Computer

    CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT System Requirements Connecting to a Computer The following accessories are included with the camera to Windows Macintosh make it easy for you to connect to a computer to transfer and • IBM PC/AT or compatible • Mac OS 8.5 or higher, Mac manage your images.
  • Page 101 CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT USB Port Connection • Connecting the camera to a computer with the USB cable causes the “USb” to appear in the camera’s indi- Small cator display. This simply means that the cable is con- Computer USB cable USB port...
  • Page 102 AC adaptor is recommended Macintosh. 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. E-102...

  • Page 103: Infrared Data Transfer

    • This camera uses IrDA IrTran-P protocol, which was jointly • This causes the receive stand by screen to appear. developed by NTT, Sony, Sharp, Okaya Systemware and CASIO to provide a means for transferring digital camera still images using infrared signals. (January 1998) IMPORTANT! •...

  • Page 104: Sending Data

    Transferring a movie or panorama to another model Digital Camera (other than the QV-3000EX/Ir) causes the images to be ungrouped. Such images cannot be played back on other CASIO Digital Camera Models. You can send a single specific image. Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY.
  • Page 105 INFRARED DATA TRANSFER Infrared Data Transfer Precautions • Make sure that the infrared ports of the sending unit and the receiving unit are pointed straight at each other, and that there is nothing blocking the path between them. • To avoid problems that occur due to sudden loss of battery power during infrared image transfer, we recommend that you use the separately available AC adaptor specified for this camera when transferring images.
  • Page 106 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 107 DCF camera or printed on a DCF printer. PREVIEW (Preview Folder) In addition to support for the DCF protocol, your CASIO digi- Card Browser Files: Files and folders DATA.HTM tal camera also shows dates in image folder names and im- required for the Card Browser display INDEX1.HTM...
  • Page 108 • Management File Contents: Information about folder management, image sequence, etc. Image Files Supported by the Camera • DPOF File Folder • Image files recorded with the CASIO QV-3000EX/Ir Digital Contents: DPOF files Camera • DCF protocol image files • DPOF File Certain DCF functions may not be supported.
  • Page 109 USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER Personal Computer Card Browser • This camera uses management files to manage the se- Card Browser makes it possible to use a browser application quence and attributes of image files. Because of this, add- to view images recorded with the QV-3000EX/Ir.
  • Page 110 USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER Use [ ] and [ ] to select the Format and then NOTE press SET. Pressing DISP in place of SET in step 4 immediately starts Card Browser file generation, which is indicated There are four Card Browser formats. by the message “One moment please…”...
  • Page 111 USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER • This camera generates a Card Browser file whenever How to use the HTML file you turn off power. When the card in the camera con- tains a large number of files, it may take some time for Viewing HTML File Contents the file generation operation to be performed.
  • Page 112 USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER Saving an HTML File • You can use the Photo Loader application that comes File name bundled with the camera to easily save the images in the HTML file to a computer. See the documentation that Image Image comes with Photo Loader for details.
  • Page 113 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Cause Symptom Action No power 1. Batteries not loaded correctly. 1. Correctly load batteries (page E-38). 2. Dead batteries 2. Replace all four batteries with a set of new ones (page E-38). 3. Wrong AC adaptor 3. Use only recommended AC adaptor . Sudden power failure 1.
  • Page 114 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Probable Cause Action The recorded image is out The focus setting is not correct. Make sure the subject you want to focus is within of focus. the Auto Focus Frame when you record the image. Power failure during self- Low battery power Replace all four batteries with a set of new ones timer operation...
  • Page 115 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Probable Cause Action Colors of recorded image 1. Reflection from sunlight or light from another 1. Reorient the camera so that light is not shining are different from those on source directly into lens. the display when image 2.
  • Page 116 Restore power and turn the • Camera is connected to a computer. camera on. If this does not work, contact your dealer or an authorized CASIO service provider. Slide Show starts even Activation of the screen saver. Turn off screen saver (page E-84).
  • Page 117 MESSAGES MESSAGES 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Yes”, and then press Can’t play This message appears when there is not enough SET. PANORAMA memory to perform panorama recording. Delete • Select MENU if you want to abort the reformat some images from the memory card to make procedure without deleting anything.
  • Page 118 MESSAGES 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 automatically shortly after this message appears.
  • Page 119 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Description ......Digital camera Image Deletion ....Single image; all images in a folder; all images in memory (with image protec- Model ........QV-3000EX/Ir tion) Recorded Image Imaging Element ....1/1.8-inch CCD (Total Pixels: 3.34 mil- File Format ......Still images (including panoramas): lion, Effective Pixels;...
  • Page 120 SPECIFICATIONS White Balance ....Automatic, fixed (4 modes), manual Battery Life The values noted below indicate the number of hours before battery failure switching under normal operating temperature (25°C). These values are for reference only, and do not guarantee that any particular set of batteries actually will Self-timer ......
  • Page 121 SPECIFICATIONS • This camera does not have a separate battery to power its clock. Clock settings are cleared whenever power to the camera is cut off (by batteries going dead while the camera is not connected to an AC power outlet with the AC adaptor) for about 24 hours. After power is resumed, either by loading fresh batteries or connecting to an AC power outlet, you will have to set the correct time and date again.

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