Casio QV-2400UX User Manual
Casio QV-2400UX User Manual

Casio QV-2400UX User Manual

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QV-2400UX/2900UX User Documentation Files
• The QV-2400UX/2900UX user documentation available here has been divided among a number of files in order to facilitate download-
ing. You can download the entire manual, or you can save time by using the table of contents below to find specific information and
then download only the files you need.
File 1 (File name : qv2400UX2900UX_e_1.pdf)
E-2
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 ............................................................... E-18
Front
Back
Terminals and Ports
Bottom
Lens ............................................................................... E-21
Changing the Lens Angle
Installing a Conversion Lens
Using a Filter
Lens Precautions
Monitor Screen Indicators ............................................. E-25
REC mode
PLAY mode
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen
Operation Indicator Lamp ............................................. E-28
REC mode
PLAY mode
Using the Bundled Accessories .................................... E-30
Using the Lens Cap
Attaching the Strap
Using the Soft Case
Power Requirements .................................................... E-32
Loading Batteries
Battery Handling Precautions
Low Battery Indicator
Using AC Power
Turning the Camera On and Off
Power Save Settings
Memory Cards ............................................................... E-39
Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera
Removing a Memory Card from the Camera
Formatting a Memory Card
Memory Card Precautions
IBM Microdrive Precautions
Menu Screens ............................................................... E-44
Setting the Current Date and Time ............................... E-45
Setting the Date and Time
E-7
Selecting the Date Format
E-8
Time Stamp
E-9
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File 2 (File name : qv2400UX2900UX_e_2.pdf)
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BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
E-13
Recording a Simple Snapshot ...................................... E-48
E-15
About the REC Mode Monitor Screen
E-16
About Auto Focus
E-16
Recording Precautions
E-17
Image Recording when the Battery is Low
Using Zoom ................................................................... E-51
Using Optical Zoom
Using Digital Zoom
E-18
Using the Flash ............................................................. E-53
E-19
Flash Status Indicators
E-20
Adjusting the Flash Intensity
E-20
Precautions when Using Flash
Selecting the Focus Mode ............................................ E-56
E-21
Using the Auto Focus Mode
E-22
Using the Macro Mode
E-23
Using the Infinity Mode
E-24
Using the Manual Focus Mode
Using Focus Lock
E-25
Specifying Image Size and Quality ............................... E-60
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Using the Self-timer ...................................................... E-61
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Exposure Compensation .............................................. E-62
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
E-29
Shooting Portraits ......................................................... E-64
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Shooting Landscapes ................................................... E-65
E-30
Shooting Night Scenes ................................................. E-66
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Instant Setup Using the Best Shot Mode ..................... E-67
Specifying the Location of Best Shot Mode
E-32
Scene Images
E-35
Registering Your Own Scene Setups
E-35
Importing a Scene from the Best Shot Library
E-36
on the CD-ROM
E-37
Recording a Movie ........................................................ E-73
E-37
To record a movie using the normal mode
To record a movie using the past mode
E-39
Shooting Panoramas .................................................... E-75
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  • Page 1 QV-2400UX/2900UX User Documentation Files • The QV-2400UX/2900UX user documentation available here has been divided among a number of files in order to facilitate download- ing. You can download the entire manual, or you can save time by using the table of contents below to find specific information and then download only the files you need.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Folders E-114 Shooting at Fixed Intervals ........... E-76 Files E-115 Canceling an Interval Mode Timer Operation E-78 Selecting a Folder for Playback ........E-116 Specifying the Exposure Mode ........E-78 Protecting Images Against Deletion ......E-116 Program AE E-78 Aperture Priority AE E-79 Protecting Selected Images E-116...
  • Page 3 LCD Digital Camera QV-2400UX / QV-2900UX User’s Guide • All example procedures in this User’s Guide are based on the QV-2400UX. The same procedures also apply to the QV-2900UX, unless specifically noted otherwise. • Certain camera models may not be available in some QV-2400UX geographic areas.
  • Page 4: Unpacking

    INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 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. 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.
  • Page 5: Contents

    INTRODUCTION Lens ................. E-21 Contents Changing the Lens Angle E-21 Installing a Conversion Lens E-22 Using a Filter E-23 INTRODUCTION Lens Precautions E-24 Monitor Screen Indicators ........E-25 Unpacking ..............E-2 REC mode E-25 PLAY mode E-26 Contents ..............E-3 Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen E-27 Quick Reference ............
  • Page 6 INTRODUCTION Setting the Current Date and Time ......E-45 E-64 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Setting the Date and Time E-45 Selecting the Date Format E-46 Shooting Portraits ........... E-64 Time Stamp E-47 Shooting Landscapes ..........E-65 Shooting Night Scenes ........... E-66 E-48 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Instant Setup Using the Best Shot Mode ....
  • Page 7 INTRODUCTION Selecting White Balance ......... E-87 Displaying the 9-image View ........ E-103 Adjusting White Balance Manually E-87 Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View E-104 Quick White Balance Selection E-88 Displaying the Histogram ........E-105 Enhancing Certain Colors ........E-89 Using the Slide Show Feature ......
  • Page 8 INTRODUCTION DPOF ..............E-119 Using a Memory Card to Transfer Image Data ..E-135 Making DPOF Settings for Particular Images E-119 Memory Card Data E-136 Making DPOF Settings for Particular Folders E-120 DCF Protocol E-136 Making DPOF Settings of All Images Memory Card File Structure E-137 on the Memory Card...
  • Page 9: Quick Reference

    INTRODUCTION Quick Reference Getting Ready Load batteries. Insert the memory card. (page E-32) (page E-39) PUSH Set the current time and date. (page E-45)
  • Page 10: Recording An Image

    INTRODUCTION Recording an Image (page E-48) Point the camera at the subject, compose the image on the monitor screen, and Press the shutter release press the shutter release button half way button all the way down to focus the image. to record the image.
  • Page 11: Playback

    INTRODUCTION Playback (page E-99) Use [+] (forward) and [–] (back) to scroll through stored images on the monitor screen. R E C P L A S H IF Slide the REC/PLAY Slide the POWER IN F O selector to “PLAY”. R E S ON/OFF switch to IZ E...
  • Page 12: Deleting Images

    INTRODUCTION Deleting Images (page E-110) Use [+] (forward) and [–] (back) to scroll through Use [+] and [–] to move the stored images and display cursor to “Yes” and then the one you want to delete. press the shutter release button to delete the image Slide the POWER you selected.
  • Page 13 INTRODUCTION • 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-2400UX or the QV-2900UX.
  • Page 14: Features

    INTRODUCTION • VIDEO OUT terminal Features Connect to your TV for big-screen viewing of images. • High-resolution 2.11-megapixel CCD • USB compatibility Connect to your computer for quick and easy image ex- • 1.8-inch low-glare color LCD (HAST) changed. • 12X zoom: 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom (QV-2400UX) •...
  • Page 15: Recording Features

    INTRODUCTION Recording Features Portrait Mode Best Shot Mode page E-64 page E-67 Landscape Mode Movie Mode page E-65 page E-73 Night Scene Mode Panorama Mode page E-66 page E-75 E-13...
  • Page 16 INTRODUCTION Interval Mode Histogram page E-76 page E-105 Four exposure modes Program AE, aperture priority AE, shutter speed priority AE, manual exposure pages E-78 to E-83 Three metering modes Multi-pattern, center weighted, spot pages E-84 Four focus modes Auto focus, macro, infinity, manual pages E-56 to E-59 E-14...
  • Page 17: General Precautions

    After making sure there is no more smoke coming • Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while from the camera, take it to your nearest CASIO service pro- operating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so cre- vider for repair.
  • Page 18: Operating Conditions

    INTRODUCTION • 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 19: 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 20: Getting Acquainted

    GETTING ACQUAINTED GETTING ACQUAINTED This section contains important information you should know when trying to operate the camera. General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. Front MENU button (page E-44) Terminal panel cover [+] / [–] buttons (page E-20)
  • Page 21: Back

    GETTING ACQUAINTED POWER ON/OFF switch Back (page E-37) Zoom slider (pages E-51, 102, 103) Monitor screen (page E-25) REC/PLAY selector (page E-48) Operation lamp (page E-28) Memory card slot cover (page E-39) External flash sync terminal R E C (pages E-126, 130) (Self-Timer/Delete) P L A button...
  • Page 22: Terminals And Ports

    GETTING ACQUAINTED Terminals and Ports Bottom Terminal Panel Cover (page E-20) Release button VIDEO OUT terminal Tripod screw hole (page E-32) (page E-126) DIGITAL terminal (page E-126) ON/OFF POWER PUSH OPEN VIDEO OUT DIGITAL DC IN 6V Battery compart- DC IN 6V terminal USB port ment cover (page E-36)
  • Page 23: Lens

    GETTING ACQUAINTED Lens A A A A A The swivel lens mechanism lets you easily aim at the angle you want, without changing the position of the camera body. Changing the Lens Angle B B B B B A ..Image displayed when recording B ..
  • Page 24: Installing A Conversion Lens

    GETTING ACQUAINTED Installing a Conversion Lens • Wide Conversion Lens LU-8W: 0.7X • Focusing distance when installed Optionally available conversion lenses change the focal dis- QV-2400UX/QV-2900UX: Approximately 1cm to ! tance, which provides enhanced telephoto or wide-angle ca- pabilities. The method you should use to install a conversion Wide lens depends on your camera model.
  • Page 25: Using A Filter

    GETTING ACQUAINTED • Setting the camera to wide-angle zoom while the Tele Using a Filter Conversion Lens causes shadows around the periph- The lenses of both camera models are threaded. ery of the image. This is because the frame of the at- With the QV-2400UX, you can screw on an optionally avail- tached lens blocks some of the light coming into the able Conversion Lens Adapter (LU-8A) and then attach a...
  • Page 26: Lens Precautions

    GETTING ACQUAINTED Lens Precautions • Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can inter- fere with proper image recording. Never touch the lens with your fingers. You can remove dust particles from the lens surface by using a lens blower to blow them off. Next, wipe the surface of the lens with a soft lens cloth.
  • Page 27: Monitor Screen Indicators

    GETTING ACQUAINTED Monitor Screen Indicators The following describes the different indicators and markings that appear on the camera’s monitor screen. REC mode Focus Mode indicator Self-timer 10 SEC, 2 SEC None Auto Focus Recording Mode indicator Macro NORMAL Zoom factor Infinity PORTRAIT Memory capacity...
  • Page 28: Play Mode

    GETTING ACQUAINTED ! Screen when SHIFT INFO is pressed PLAY mode Pressing SHIFT INFO also displays the FUNCTION menu SHIFT INFO RESIZE Folder name (page E-95). Image protection indicator File number SHIFT INFO button Metering Mode indicator Image size (multi) (center) (spot) Quality...
  • Page 29: Changing The Contents Of The Monitor Screen

    GETTING ACQUAINTED ! Screen when SHIFT INFO is pressed Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Each press of the SET/DISP button changes the contents of White balance Flash Mode indicator the monitor screen as shown below. REC mode Display indicators on (page E-25) SET/DISP SET/DISP Aperture...
  • Page 30: Rec Mode

    GETTING ACQUAINTED REC mode Operation Indicator Lamp Lamp The Operation lamp shows the operational status of the Flashing Color camera as described below. Green Auto focus operation Please Wait complete (after power on) Monitor screen Image store operation in turned off due to progress SHIFT sleep state activation...
  • Page 31: Play Mode

    GETTING ACQUAINTED PLAY mode Lamp Flashing Color Green – Please Wait (after power on) Delete operation in progress Image protection operation in progress Making DPOF settings Low battery Format operation in progress Please Wait (after power off) – Memory card error Memory card is not formatted No memory card in the...
  • Page 32: Using The Bundled Accessories

    GETTING ACQUAINTED Attaching the Strap Using the Bundled Accessories Attach the strap as shown in the illustration below. Using the Lens Cap Always keep the lens cap on the lens whenever you are not using the camera. Large loop Small loop IMPORTANT! Ring •...
  • Page 33: Using The Soft Case

    GETTING ACQUAINTED Using the Soft Case Keep the camera in its soft case to protect it when not in use. ! QV-2400UX 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 34: Power Requirements

    GETTING ACQUAINTED While holding down the re- Power Requirements lease button on the battery PUSH Your camera features a two-way power supply that lets you compartment cover (on the use either AA-size batteries or household AC current. bottom of the camera), A set of AA-size alkaline batteries is supplied with the cam- slide the cover in the direc- era.
  • Page 35 GETTING ACQUAINTED " Battery Life Guidelines Recording one image per minute under the above conditions The battery life guideline values given below indicate the reduces battery life to about one sixth of that noted above. amount of time at standard temperature (25°C) until power Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash, automatically turns off due to battery failure.
  • Page 36 GETTING ACQUAINTED " About rechargeable batteries The following examples show how alkaline battery life changes under different conditions. Use only the nickel-metal hydride batteries (NP-H3) that are photographic conditions shooting conditions available from your dealer as options for this camera. Proper camera operation is not guaranteed when other recharge- Example 1: Intermittent use of the camera shortens battery able batteries are used.
  • Page 37: Battery Handling Precautions

    GETTING ACQUAINTED Battery Handling Precautions • Dead batteries are susceptible to leakage, which can cause serious damage to your camera. Remove batteries Incorrect use or handling of batteries can cause them to leak from the camera as soon as you notice they are dead. or burst and create the danger of serious damage to your •...
  • Page 38: Using Ac Power

    (exposed internal wiring), request a dride batteries. This AC adaptor/charger unit can be used replacement from an authorized CASIO ser- with any household power outlet rated for 100V to 240V vice provider. A damaged AC adaptor cord creates the danger of fire or electrical shock.
  • Page 39: Turning The Camera On And Off

    GETTING ACQUAINTED • Be sure to turn off power before connecting or disconnect- Turning the Camera On and Off ing the adaptor. Sliding the POWER ON/OFF switch • Always turn camera power off before disconnecting the AC to the right toggles camera power on adaptor, even if the camera has batteries installed.
  • Page 40 GETTING ACQUAINTED To power save settings • In the PLAY mode, Auto Power Off trigger time is fixed at five minutes. • Sleep is disabled in the PLAY mode. Turn on the camera and slide the REC/PLAY selector to “REC”. •...
  • Page 41: Memory Cards

    GETTING ACQUAINTED Side marked arrow As shown in the Memory Cards should face the front illustration, slide the side of the camera! This camera supports use of a CompactFlash memory card memory card into the (CF TYPE I/II) or IBM microdrive for image storage. Note slot and push it in as that all mentions of “memory”...
  • Page 42: 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 43: Formatting A Memory Card

    GETTING ACQUAINTED Formatting a Memory Card Select “Format” using one of the following two key operations, and then press the shutter re- You can format a memory card to delete all of the data lease button. stored on it. If you are here Select this on the menu screen IMPORTANT! REC mode...
  • Page 44: Memory Card Precautions

    • Be sure to use only CASIO brand CompactFlash cards. • Before starting a format operation, load a full set of new Proper operation with other memory cards is not guaran- batteries (alkaline or lithium) into the camera or connect teed.
  • Page 45 Take extra care • Note that CASIO assume no responsibility for any data when handling the camera while the microdrive is installed. loss you may suffer while using the microdrive.
  • Page 46: Menu Screens

    GETTING ACQUAINTED Example Displays Menu Screens Pressing MENU displays the menu screen. The contents of REC mode, page 1 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. Items Slide the POWER ON/OFF switch to the right to turn on the camera.
  • Page 47: Setting The Current Date And Time

    GETTING ACQUAINTED Setting the Date and Time Setting the Current Date and Time Use the following procedures to set the current date and Turn on the camera, and then use the REC/ time, and to select the date format. PLAY selector to select either “REC” or When you record an image, the time and date the image was “PLAY”.
  • Page 48: Selecting The Date Format

    GETTING ACQUAINTED Select and change the digits on the screen to Selecting the Date Format set the current date and time. You can use the following procedure to select one of the three different date formats. Turn on the camera, and then use the REC/ Green PLAY selector to select either “REC”...
  • Page 49: Time Stamp

    GETTING ACQUAINTED Use [+] and [–] to select the setting you want to Turn on the camera and then slide the REC/ use, and then press the shutter release button PLAY selector to “REC”. to apply it. Press MENU. Example: October 18, 2001 Select “FUNCTION”...
  • Page 50: Basic Image Recording

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING BASIC IMAGE RECORDING This section describes the basic procedure for recording an Compose the image on the monitor screen so image. the point on which you want to focus is inside the Focus frame. Recording a Simple Snapshot The camera’s Program AE Mode (P Mode) is for simple snapshots.
  • Page 51 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • You can find out the • Recorded images are temporarily stored in a buffer, status of the Auto Focus from which they are stored to the memory card in- SHIFT INFO RESIZE operation by checking the stalled in the camera.
  • Page 52: About The Rec Mode Monitor Screen

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING ! Fixed Focusing Distances About the REC Mode Monitor Screen • The following are the fixed focusing distances when Auto • The image shown on the monitor screen in the REC mode Focus is unable to focus properly. is a simplified image for composing purposes.
  • Page 53: Image Recording When The Battery Is Low

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Image Recording when the Battery is Low Using Zoom To protect against unexpected loss of image data, images Your camera is equipped with both optical zoom and digital are recorded one-by-one whenever the battery level is indi- zoom capabilities.
  • Page 54: Using Digital Zoom

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTES Select the setting you want, and then press the shutter release button to apply it. • Changing the optical zoom factor also affects the lens aperture value. To do this Select this • The lens aperture value indicated on the camera is the aperture when optical zoom is 1X.
  • Page 55: Using The Flash

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • Each press of cycles through the available flash Using the Flash modes described below. The following describes various flash settings you can make To do this Select this setting to suit the type of image you are trying to record. Have the flash fire automatically No display when required (Auto Flash)
  • Page 56: Flash Status Indicators

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Flash Status Indicators Adjusting the Flash Intensity You can check the current flash unit status by checking the Use the following procedure to adjust the intensity of the monitor screen indicator and operation lamp while the shut- flash when it fires.
  • Page 57: Precautions When Using Flash

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Precautions when Using Flash • The flash unit does not charge when battery power is too low to charge the flash. The (Flash Off) indicator ap- • Make sure that you do not touch or block the flash or the pears to warn you that the flash will not fire correctly, which exposure sensor with your fingers.
  • Page 58: Selecting The Focus Mode

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Auto Focus Mode Selecting the Focus Mode As its name suggests, the Auto Focus Mode adjusts focus You can use the following procedure to select from among automatically whenever you press the shutter release button four different focus modes: Auto Focus, Macro, Infinity, and about half way down.
  • Page 59: Using The Macro Mode

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Macro Mode The Macro Mode automatically sets the focus for close-up shooting. Focus adjustment starts automatically whenever you press the shutter release button about half way down. Focus The following shows the relationship between optical zoom frame factor and the focusing distance for the Macro Mode.
  • Page 60: Using The Infinity Mode

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Infinity Mode Using the Manual Focus Mode The Infinity Mode sets the focus near infinity. It is a good With Manual Focus, you make the required focus settings by choice for scenery and other far-off subjects. Focus adjust- hand.
  • Page 61: Using Focus Lock

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Press the shutter release button to stop the Using Focus Lock indicator flashing and fix the image focus at its Normally, Auto Focus automatically focuses on the object current level. that is inside the focus frame. Focus lock is a technique you •...
  • Page 62: Specifying Image Size And Quality

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING While keeping the shutter release button de- Specifying Image Size and Quality pressed half way, move the camera and com- You can specify the image size and image quality to suit the pose the image as you want. type of image you are recording.
  • Page 63: Using The Self-Timer

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! Using the Self-timer • The values in the table below are all approximate, and You can set the self-timer to either one of two starting times. are affected by the types of images you record and other factors.
  • Page 64: Exposure Compensation

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To do this Select this setting Exposure Compensation Turn the self-timer off No display Whenever program AE, shutter speed priority AE, or aper- Record 10 seconds after the ture priority AE is selected as the exposure mode, you can 10SEC shutter release button is pressed adjust the exposure compensation value (EV value) within...
  • Page 65 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING After the EV value is the way you want, press EV value the shutter release button to record the image. [+] : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best IMPORTANT! for light colored subjects and backlit subjects. •...
  • Page 66: Other Recording Functions

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS This section describes more advanced recording operations NOTE that are also provided by this camera. • You can blur the background even more by using the zoom slider adjust to maximum telephoto. Shooting Portraits The Portrait Mode blurs the background slightly, which makes the foreground subject stand out better.
  • Page 67: Shooting Landscapes

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTES Shooting Landscapes • You can add more depth from the foreground to back- The Landscape Mode brings everything from distant scenery ground, and also create a greater feeling of horizontal to close foreground objects into focus. expanse by using the zoom slider to adjust to maxi- mum wide-angle.
  • Page 68: Shooting Night Scenes

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE Shooting Night Scenes • You can use the Night Scene Mode in combination The Night Scene Mode uses longer exposure to produce with flash for slow sync shooting of people against a beautiful night scene images. twilight or night scene background.
  • Page 69: Instant Setup Using The Best Shot Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ! Composition Outline Instant Setup Using the Best Shot Mode With certain Best Shot Mode Auto Focus Composition Frame Outline The Best Shot Mode comes with a library of 28 different im- images, a composition outline ages. Simply select the image whose effects are the one you appears on the monitor screen want, and the settings of the camera automatically change to to aid you when composing...
  • Page 70 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Enter the REC mode. NOTES • Best Shot Mode images are not images recorded us- Hold down MENU until the sample scene selec- ing this camera. They are intended for reference pur- tion screen appears. poses only. •...
  • Page 71: Specifying The Location Of Best Shot Mode Scene Images

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying the Location of Best Shot NOTES • If there are no Best Shot Mode sample images on the Mode Scene Images memory card, you will be able to select from among You can use the following procedure to specify the location the 28 built-in sample images only, even when the of the Best Shot Mode scene images.
  • Page 72: Registering Your Own Scene Setups

    You can register the settings of any image recorded with a Press MENU. CASIO QV-2400UX or QV-2900UX camera as a “user setup” for the Best Shot Mode. After you register a user Select “Best Shot” and then press the shutter setup, you can recall it just as you do with other scenes in the release button.
  • Page 73: Importing A Scene From The Best Shot Library On The Cd-Rom

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTES Importing a Scene from the Best Shot Li- • When you enter the Best Shot Mode, the first scene brary on the CD-ROM that appears is the last one you were viewing when You can import sample scene images from the CD-ROM that you last exited the Best Shot Mode.
  • Page 74 After deleting the dow. card, you have to import the scenes you want to the • This step is not required if you are using a Macintosh. memory card (page E-41). Click “CASIO” “BestShot Library” NOTE “XXXXXXXX”* “English”, and then copy the •...
  • Page 75: Recording A Movie

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS To record a movie using the normal mode Recording a Movie You can record movies that are approximately 16 seconds Enter the REC mode. long. There are two movie recording modes: past and nor- mal. The past mode lets you capture images of events that Press MENU.
  • Page 76: To Record A Movie Using The Past Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS To record a movie using the past mode IMPORTANT! • Flash is disabled during movie recording. • To view an AVI file on your computer, install Enter the REC mode. QuickTime from the CD-ROM disc that comes bundled with the camera.
  • Page 77: Shooting Panoramas

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Press the shutter release button to record the Shooting Panoramas first image. The Panorama Mode lets you digitally stitch together mul- • The right edge of the first image remains on the left tiple images to create a sweeping panorama. side of the monitor screen to help you compose the second image of the panorama.
  • Page 78: Shooting At Fixed Intervals

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE Shooting at Fixed Intervals • The camera uses the same exposure and white bal- The Interval Mode lets you specify the number of images you ance settings in effect when the first image of the pan- want to shoot, the interval between shots, and the time to orama is recorded for recording all of the other images start shooting.
  • Page 79 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specify a value for “Shots” and then press the Make exposure mode, metering mode, white shutter release button. balance, and other image settings you want. • You can skip this step if you want to shoot only a Compose the image so the subject is in the fo- single image.
  • Page 80: Canceling An Interval Mode Timer Operation

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Canceling an Interval Mode Timer Opera- Specifying the Exposure Mode tion You can select from among the four exposure modes listed below. You can change the shutter mode setting while in any Sliding the POWER ON/OFF switch to the right to turn on the of the record modes.
  • Page 81: Aperture Priority Ae

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Aperture Priority AE Enter the REC mode. The A Mode (aperture priority AE) is the opposite of the S Press MENU. Mode. It lets you specify an aperture setting and automati- cally adjusts shutter speed accordingly. A larger aperture Select “FUNCTION”...
  • Page 82: Shutter Speed Priority Ae

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Shutter Speed Priority AE To do this Press this button Decrease aperture The S Mode (shutter speed priority AE) lets you specify a Increase aperture [–] shutter speed and automatically adjusts aperture accord- ingly. Press the shutter release button to record the Slow (1/30) Fast (1/1000) image.
  • Page 83 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Select “FUNCTION” “Exposure Mode”, and IMPORTANT! then press the shutter release button. • It is often difficult to obtain proper brightness when shooting a subject that is very dark or very light. In Select “S” (Shutter speed priority), and then such a case, try different shutter speed settings to find press the shutter release button.
  • Page 84: Manual Exposure

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • A shutter speed slower than 1/8 second can cause the Select “M” (Manual), and then press the shut- brightness of the image on the monitor screen to be ter release button. different from the brightness of the image that is re- corded.
  • Page 85: Quick Exposure Mode Selection

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS While holding down SHIFT INFO, use [+] and [–] Quick Exposure Mode Selection to select the aperture value you want. You can also use the following procedure to change the ex- posure mode, without going through the menu. Enter the REC mode.
  • Page 86: Selecting The Metering Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Multi: Selecting the Metering Mode This mode takes readings across the Use the following procedure to specify multi metering, spot entire image, and provides balanced metering, or center-weighted metering as the metering exposure settings. mode. Center: Enter the REC mode. This mode takes readings at the center of the image.
  • Page 87: Quick Metering Mode Selection

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Quick Metering Mode Selection Setting the Sensitivity Level You can also use the following procedure to change the me- Use the following procedure to specify the sensitivity level. tering mode, without going through the menu. Enter the REC mode. Enter the REC mode.
  • Page 88: Using The Filter Function

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Using the Filter Function • Higher sensitivity can increase the chance of noise in The camera’s filter function lets you filter the image with one the image. of a selection of different colors. • Higher sensitivity can make it difficult to obtain proper focus using Auto Focus.
  • Page 89: Selecting White Balance

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE Selecting White Balance • Use “Daylight” for shooting in the Night Scene Mode. Selecting the right type of white balance can help to make You can also use manual white balance if the “Day- the colors of a subject appear most natural under the type of light”...
  • Page 90: Quick White Balance Selection

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Point the camera at a piece of white paper or Quick White Balance Selection other similar object so it completely fills the You can also use the following procedure to change the monitor screen, and then press the shutter re- white balance, without going through the menu.
  • Page 91: Enhancing Certain Colors

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTES Enhancing Certain Colors • The filter function (page E-86) produces the same ef- Use the following procedure when you want to enhance a fect as if a piece of colored cellophane paper were particular color in your recorded image. held in front of the lens of the camera.
  • Page 92: Turning The On-Screen Grid On And Off

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Select the setting you want, and then press the Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off shutter release button. You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you compose your images before recording them. To do this Select this Turn the grid off Turn the grid on...
  • Page 93: Specifying Outline Sharpness

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Outline Sharpness Specifying Color Saturation Use the following procedure to control the sharpness of im- Use the following procedure to control the saturation of im- age outlines. age colors. Enter the REC mode. Enter the REC mode. Press MENU.
  • Page 94: Saving Uncompressed Images (Tiff Mode)

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Contrast Saving Uncompressed Images (TIFF Mode) Use the following procedure to control the difference be- Normally, the camera stores images in JPEG format only. tween the light areas and dark areas of the image. The TIFF Mode stores two versions of the same image: a JPEG (compressed) version and a TIFF (uncompressed) version.
  • Page 95: Specifying Power On Default Settings

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Specifying Power On Default Settings • The TIFF format image save operation takes more Configuring the camera’s “mode memory” controls power on time than the JPEG format save operation. default settings. Turning a mode memory item on specifies •...
  • Page 96: Resetting The Camera

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Resetting the Camera To do this when the camera is turned on Select this Restore the item’s last setting when Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera’s set- power was turned off tings to their initial defaults as shown under “Camera Menus” Restore the item’s factory default setting Off (default) on page E-146.
  • Page 97: Using The Camera's Shortcut Features

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Changing REC mode FUNCTION Menu Using the Camera’s Shortcut Features Settings Using the Shortcut Buttons The shortcut features of the camera help to make it quicker Changing REC mode FUNCTION Menu settings is normally SHIFT and easier to obtain the REC INFO RESIZE a multi-step process: Press MENU, use [+] and [–] to select...
  • Page 98: To Shortcut Buttons

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS While holding down SHIFT INFO, press one of To assign REC mode FUNCTION menu the shortcut buttons to cycle through the set- items to shortcut buttons tings of the item assigned to the button. The current setting of each button is indicated by Enter the REC mode.
  • Page 99 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • The following example shows the Filter setting screen. • Assigning a menu item to a shortcut button changes the icon that appears above the button when SHIFT INFO is pressed in the REC mode as shown below. Default Setting Icon After Button...
  • Page 100: Directly Accessing The Rec Mode Function Menu

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Directly Accessing the REC mode FUNC- While holding down SHIFT INFO use [+] (for- ward) and [–] (back) to cycle through the set- TION Menu tings of the currently selected item. When in the REC mode, you can hold down SHIFT INFO and press MENU to display the FUNCTION menu.
  • Page 101: Basic Playback Operation

    PLAYBACK PLAYBACK You can use the camera’s built in monitor screen to play NOTES back recorded images. • Holding down [+] or [–] scrolls images at high speed. • In order to allow for faster playback image scrolling, Basic Playback Operation the image that initially appears on the monitor screen is a preview image, which is of somewhat lower quality Use the following procedure to scroll through recorded im-...
  • Page 102: Playing A Movie

    PLAYBACK Press the shutter release button to start play- Playing a Movie ing the movie. Use the following procedure to play back a movie recorded • The following describes operations that are available in the Movie Mode. during movie playback. Enter the PLAY mode.
  • Page 103: Playing A Panorama

    PLAYBACK Press the shutter release button to start play- Playing a Panorama ing the panorama. Use the following procedure to play back a panorama re- • The following describes operations that are available corded in the Panorama Mode. during panorama playback. Enter the PLAY mode.
  • Page 104: Enlarging The Playback Image

    PLAYBACK 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.
  • Page 105: Displaying The 9-Image View

    PLAYBACK If you want to do this Do this Displaying the 9-image View Display on-screen guidance Press SHIFT INFO. The following procedure displays nine images on the monitor messages screen at the same time. Shift the view right Press [+]. Shift the view left Press [–].
  • Page 106: Selecting A Specific Image In The 9-Image View

    PLAYBACK Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image Use [+] and [–] to move the pointer to the image you want to select, and then press the shutter View release button. • This displays the single-image view of the selected Display the 9-image view.
  • Page 107: Displaying The Histogram

    PLAYBACK Use [+] and [–] to scroll to another image if you Displaying the Histogram want. The following procedure displays a histogram of an image's luminance components. The histogram is a tool you can use To exit the histogram, press SHIFT INFO a to check the exposure of an image.
  • Page 108: Using The Slide Show Feature

    PLAYBACK About the histogram... Using the Slide Show Feature The histogram is a graph of pixel luminance levels in terms Slide Show automatically plays back images in sequence at of the number of pixels. The vertical axis represents the a fixed interval. number of pixels, while the horizontal axis represents lumi- nance.
  • Page 109: Resizing An Image

    PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Resizing an Image • Auto Power Off (page E-37) is disabled whenever You can use the following procedure to change an image to Slide Show is being used. This means you should not VGA size (640 x 480 pixels). leave Slide Show running when using batteries to •...
  • Page 110 PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Cropping an Image • The resized version of the image is saved as a new file. Use the following procedure when you want to crop a portion • The original, pre-resized image is also retained in of an enlarged image and use the remaining part of the im- memory.
  • Page 111 PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • The cropped version of the image is saved as a new file. • The original, pre-cropped image is also retained in memory. • Movie Mode, Panorama Mode, TIFF (uncompressed) images cannot be cropped. • Cropping of an image cannot proceed if the message “MEMORY FULL Delete unneeded images”...
  • Page 112: Deleting The Displayed Image

    DELETING IMAGES DELETING IMAGES Your camera lets you use any one of the following four meth- Deleting the Displayed Image ods to delete images from its memory. You can delete the currently displayed image, one or more selected images, all Use the following procedure when you want to delete the image that is currently on the monitor screen.
  • Page 113: Deleting Selected Images

    DELETING IMAGES NOTE Deleting Selected Images • The camera does not maintain open spaces in its The following procedure lets you select one or more image memory. Deleting an image causes images following for deletion. the deleted image to be shifted up to fill in the empty space created by the deletion.
  • Page 114: Deleting All Images In Selected Folders

    DELETING IMAGES • Any image marked with the icon is marked for de- Deleting All Images in Selected Folders letion. It will be deleted when you perform the next step of this procedure. Use the following procedure to select one or more folder for deletion of all their images.
  • Page 115: Deleting All Unprotected Images

    DELETING IMAGES • Any folder with the icon is marked for deletion. All Deleting All Unprotected Images its images will be deleted when you perform the next step of this procedure. Use the following procedure when you want to delete all of the images currently on the camera’s memory card.
  • Page 116: Folders And Files

    MANAGING IMAGES MANAGING IMAGES The image management capabilities of the camera make it Folders easy to keep track of images. You can protect images A folder is created automatically whenever you shoot the against deletion, and even use its DPOF feature to specify first image on a particular date.
  • Page 117: Files

    MANAGING IMAGES Files • In addition to image files, memory cards also contain a number of other files used by the system for image data Each folder can contain up to 250 image files. If you try to management. save the 251st image to a folder, the camera automatically •...
  • Page 118: Selecting A Folder For Playback

    MANAGING IMAGES Selecting a Folder for Playback Protecting Images Against Deletion Use the following procedure to select a particular folder and Image protection guards against accidental deletion of im- play back the image files it contains. ages stored on the camera’s memory card. A protected im- age cannot be deleted until it is unprotected (page E-110).
  • Page 119: Selected Folders

    MANAGING IMAGES Press the shutter release button to toggle the Protecting and Unprotecting All Images displayed image’s icon on and off. in Selected Folders Enter the PLAY mode. Press MENU. Select “PROTECT” “Folder”, and then press the shutter release button. Use [+] and [–] to display the folder whose im- ages you want to protect.
  • Page 120: Protecting And Unprotecting All Images

    MANAGING IMAGES • Any folder with the icon is marked for protection. Protecting and Unprotecting All Images All its images will be protected when you perform the next step of this procedure. All images in any folder Enter the PLAY mode. without the icon will be unprotected.
  • Page 121: Dpof

    MANAGING IMAGES Making DPOF Settings for Particular Im- DPOF ages The letters “DPOF” stand for “Digital Print Or- der Format”, which is a format for recording on Enter the PLAY mode. a memory card or other medium which digital camera images should be printed and how many copies of the image should be printed.
  • Page 122: Making Dpof Settings For Particular Folders

    MANAGING IMAGES Making DPOF Settings for Particular To do this Press this button Decrease the number of copies value SHIFT INFO Folders Increase the number of copies value Toggle printing of the recording date Enter the PLAY mode. on and off RESIZE Press MENU.
  • Page 123: On The Memory Card

    MANAGING IMAGES 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. After you are finished making the settings you Use the button operations described below to want, press to complete the procedure.
  • Page 124: Print Image Matching

    MANAGING IMAGES PRINT Image Matching This camera supports PRINT Image Matching, which means that images recorded with it include information about the mode settings, camera setup, etc. When you print an image on a printer that supports PRINT Image Matching, the printer reads this data and adjusts the printed image accord- ingly, so your images come out just the way you intended when you recorded...
  • Page 125: Turning The Monitor Screen Indicators On And Off

    OTHER SETTINGS OTHER SETTINGS Select the setting you want, and then press the Turning the Monitor Screen shutter release button. Indicators On and Off You can use the procedure below to turn the following moni- To do this Select this setting tor screen indicators on and off: exposure mode, memory Turn on display indicators capacity, image size, image protection indicator, folder...
  • Page 126: Changing The Display Language

    OTHER SETTINGS Select the setting you want, and then press the Changing the Display Language shutter release button. Use the following procedure to switch the display language between English and Deutsch. To do this Select this setting Display on-screen text in English English Display on-screen text in Deutsch Deutsch...
  • Page 127: Turning The Confirmation Beep On And Off

    OTHER SETTINGS Select the setting you want, and then press the Turning the Confirmation Beep On and Off shutter release button. Use the following procedure to turn the beep that sounds each time you press a button on and off. To do this Select this setting Turn on the confirmation beep...
  • Page 128 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT 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- 2900UX also includes an external flash sync terminal that can be used to connect a commercially available flash unit.
  • Page 129: Connecting To A Television

    VIDEO OUT DIGITAL • This camera does not support cable transfer of data INPUT DC IN 6V with other CASIO digital cameras. VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO OUT terminal VIDEO IN terminal E-127...
  • Page 130: Selecting The Video Output Signal Mode

    CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Use the video cable to connect the camera to IMPORTANT! the television as shown in the illustration. • When you have PAL selected as the video signal out- put mode, the monitor screen is turned off when you Perform the required operation on the TV to set connect the cable to the VIDEO OUT terminal.
  • Page 131: To The Camera

    CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Connecting the Wired Remote Controller Connecting an External Flash Unit to the Camera (QV-2900UX Only) The optionally available wired remote controller lets you op- Use of a commercially available flash unit makes it possible erate the camera with touching it. This capability helps to to obtain a higher level of brightness (guide number) than avoid the effects of unintended camera movement when you get when using the built-in flash alone.
  • Page 132: Attaching An External Flash Unit

    CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Attaching an External Flash Unit External Always make sure that the external flash unit is turned off flash unit before attaching it to detaching it from the camera. Leaving Tripod hole the flash unit on can cause it to fire unexpectedly. Bracket Point the lens of the camera straight forward, so it matches the optical axis of the external...
  • Page 133 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Turn on camera power and make the required IMPORTANT! camera settings. • The external flash connected to the external flash sync terminal always fires. To record an image without • Exposure Mode: M (Manual Exposure) using external flash, disconnect the sync cable from •...
  • Page 134: Connecting To A Computer

    CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT • Camera aperture (F) values are based on the widest Connecting to a Computer optical zoom (1X). Using telephoto can cause slight lens darkness. Adjust the aperture and ISO sensitivity The CD-ROM disc that comes bundled with your camera in- cludes special software (Photo Loader) that makes transfer settings of the external flash unit and the camera as of images from the camera to a computer quick and easy.
  • Page 135: Usb Port Connection (Windows, Macintosh)

    CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT ! Connecting to a Computer with the USB Cable USB Port Connection (Windows, Macintosh) The camera’s USB port and accessories make it easy to Small connector connect to a computer equipped with a USB port for image Special USB cable data uploading and downloading.
  • Page 136: Using A Serial Port Connection

    Photo Loader software from the bundled CD-ROM disc on your computer, and use a DIGITAL terminal 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 137: Using A Memory Card To Transfer Image Data

    AC adaptor is recom- CompactFlash card slot. 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. E-135...
  • Page 138: Memory Card Data

    DCF camera or printed on a DCF printer. In addition to sup- that does not have a CompactFlash card slot or PC card slot, port for the DCF protocol, your CASIO digital camera also use use a commercially available PC card reader/writer in combi-...
  • Page 139: Memory Card File Structure

    CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Memory Card File Structure <¥SCENE¥> (Best Shot Folder) • QV-2400UX S2400001.JPE (Sample Image File) <¥DCIM¥> (Parent Folder) S2400002.JPE (Sample Image File) INDEX.HTM (Card Browser Main File) QVCAM.QVS (Management File) U2400001.JPE (Sample Image File) U2400002.JPE (Sample Image File) HTML (Card Browser Folder) INDEX2.HTM...
  • Page 140: Image Files Supported By The Camera

    Contents: Preview images (hidden file) Image Files Supported by the Camera • Preview Image File • Image files recorded with the CASIO QV-2400UX or QV- Contents: Preview images of still image and movie files 2900UX Digital Camera used for temporary playback and card browser •...
  • Page 141: On A Computer

    CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Precautions when Using a Memory Card • We also strongly recommend that after transferring data from a memory card to other external storage that you re- on a Computer format the memory card and delete its contents before us- ing it to record more images.
  • Page 142: Using The Html Card Browser

    CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Specifying the Card Browser Type Using the HTML Card Browser The camera’s Card Browser generates HTML files that let Enter the REC mode or PLAY mode. you see a table of image thumbnails for easy selection, and even view the properties of each image.
  • Page 143 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Select the Card Browser setting you want. After selecting the setting you want, press the shutter release button. When you want this Select this • When a Card Browser type is selected, a file named To turn off the Card Browser (no HTML files “INDEX.HTM”...
  • Page 144: Viewing Card Browser File Contents

    CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT IMPORTANT! Viewing Card Browser File Contents • When the Card Browser is turned on, the monitor Use your computer’s Web Browser to view the contents of screen goes blank when you turn off the camera, but the Card Browser files.
  • Page 145 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Use your Web browser to open the file named You can click the following items on the screen “INDEX.HTM”. to perform the operations described below. • This displays a gallery of thumbnails for all the images To do this Click here contained in the oldest image folder on the memory...
  • Page 146 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT • 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 : Shutter speed INDEX...
  • Page 147: Saving Card Browser Files

    CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT To exit the Card Browser, simply quit your Web Saving Card Browser Files browser. • To save Card Browser files, use a USB cable connection (page E-133) or memory card transfer (page E-135) to copy the folder named “DCIM” on the memory card to a hard disk, floppy diskette, MO disk, or other external stor- age.
  • Page 148: Camera Menus

    REFERENCE REFERENCE TIFF mode Off / On Camera Menus Sensitivity ISO 80 / ISO 160 / ISO 320 The following shows lists of menus that appear in the REC Filter Off / B/W / Sepia / Red / Green / Blue / mode and PLAY mode, and their settings.
  • Page 149: Play Mode

    REFERENCE PLAY mode Mode Memory Metering Off / On White Balance Off / On SET UP Indicators Off / On Flash Off / On Card Browser Off / Type1 / Type2 / Focus Off / On Type3 / Type4 Digital Zoom Off / On Beep Off / On...
  • Page 150: Mode Settings

    REFERENCE Mode Settings Settings in Each Mode : Available : Partially available : Not available Partial Shutter Release Focus Button Press Flash Self-timer Frame Mode Display Lock Lock Normal Portrait Landscape Night Scene Best Shot Movie (Normal) Movie (Past) Panorama Interval P Mode A Mode...
  • Page 151: Recording Mode + Exposure Mode Combinations

    REFERENCE 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 : Partially available : Not available Exposure Mode P Mode A Mode S Mode M Mode Normal...
  • Page 152: Troubleshooting

    REFERENCE Troubleshooting Symptom Probable Cause Action No power 1. Batteries are not oriented correctly. 1. Load batteries correctly (page E-32). 2. Batteries are dead. 2. Replace batteries with a full set of new ones (page E-32). 3. Using the wrong AC adaptor. 3.
  • Page 153 REFERENCE Symptom Probable Cause Action Recorded image is blurred. Improper focus Make sure the subject on which you want to focus is inside the focus frame. Power failure during self- Batteries are dead. Replace batteries with a full set of new ones (page timer operation.
  • Page 154 Restore power and turn the camera on. If this does not work, contact your dealer or an authorized CASIO service provider. Nothing appears on the 1. The monitor is asleep.
  • Page 155: Messages

    REFERENCE Messages 1. Press MENU. 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...
  • Page 156 REFERENCE 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-110). • The DCIM folder or other file (page E-137) cannot be created due to insufficient memory when downloading data from a computer to the memory card.
  • Page 157: Specifications

    REFERENCE Movie (320 x 240 pixels) Specifications Storage Capacity Approximately 300KB/second Recording Time 16 seconds per movie Description ......Digital camera • The above figures are approximations only. Model ........QV-2400UX/QV-2900UX Image Deletion ....Single image; all images in a folder; all im- ages in memory (with image protection) Recorded Image File Format ......
  • Page 158 REFERENCE Focus Range ...... • QV-2400UX Self-timer ......10 seconds, 2 seconds Normal focus: 10cm to ! (1X zoom) Built-in Flash 50cm to ! (3X zoom) Flash Modes: ....AUTO, OFF, ON, Red eye reduction Macro focus: 1cm to 50cm (1X zoom) Flash Range: ....
  • Page 159 REFERENCE Battery Life • This camera does not have a separate battery to power its clock. The values noted below indicate the number of hours before battery failure Clock settings are cleared whenever power to the camera is cut off under normal operating temperature (25°C).

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