Casio Digital Camera QV 2900UX User Manual

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  
geographic areas.  
QV-2400UX  
English  
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INTRODUCTION  
Lens .........................................................................E-21  
Contents  
Changing the Lens Angle  
Installing a Conversion Lens  
Using a Filter  
E-21  
E-22  
E-23  
E-24  
E-2 INTRODUCTION  
Lens Precautions  
Monitor Screen Indicators .......................................E-25  
Unpacking ................................................................. E-2  
Contents .................................................................... E-3  
Quick Reference ....................................................... E-7  
REC mode  
PLAY mode  
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen  
E-25  
E-26  
E-27  
Operation Indicator Lamp .......................................E-28  
Getting Ready  
Recording an Image  
Playback  
E-7  
E-8  
E-9  
REC mode  
E-28  
PLAY mode  
E-29  
Deleting Images  
E-10  
Using the Bundled Accessories ..............................E-30  
Using the Lens Cap  
Attaching the Strap  
Using the Soft Case  
E-30  
E-30  
E-31  
Features ..................................................................E-12  
Recording Features  
E-13  
Precautions .............................................................E-15  
Power Requirements ..............................................E-32  
General Precautions  
Operating conditions  
Condensation  
E-15  
E-16  
E-16  
E-17  
Loading Batteries  
E-32  
E-35  
E-35  
E-36  
E-37  
E-37  
Battery Handling Precautions  
Low Battery Indicator  
Using AC Power  
Turning the Camera On and Off  
Power Save Settings  
About the camera’s backlight…  
E-18 GETTING ACQUAINTED  
Memory Cards .........................................................E-39  
General Guide .........................................................E-18  
Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera  
Removing a Memory Card from the Camera  
Formatting a Memory Card  
E-39  
E-40  
E-41  
E-42  
E-42  
Front  
E-18  
E-19  
E-20  
E-20  
Back  
Terminals and Ports  
Bottom  
Memory Card Precautions  
IBM Microdrive Precautions  
Menu Screens .........................................................E-44  
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E-3  
INTRODUCTION  
Setting the Current Date and Time .........................E-45  
E-64 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS  
Setting the Date and Time  
Selecting the Date Format  
Time Stamp  
E-45  
E-46  
E-47  
Shooting Portraits ...................................................E-64  
Shooting Landscapes .............................................E-65  
Shooting Night Scenes ...........................................E-66  
E-48 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING  
Instant Setup Using the Best Shot Mode ...............E-67  
Specifying the Location of Best Shot Mode  
Recording a Simple Snapshot ................................E-48  
Scene Images  
E-69  
E-70  
About the REC Mode Monitor Screen  
About Auto Focus  
Recording Precautions  
Image Recording when the Battery is Low  
E-50  
E-50  
E-50  
E-51  
Registering Your Own Scene Setups  
Importing a Scene from the Best Shot Library  
on the CD-ROM  
E-71  
Recording a Movie ..................................................E-73  
Using Zoom .............................................................E-51  
To record a movie using the normal mode  
E-73  
Using Optical Zoom  
E-51  
To record a movie using the past mode  
E-74  
Using Digital Zoom  
E-52  
Shooting Panoramas ..............................................E-75  
Shooting at Fixed Intervals .....................................E-76  
Using the Flash .......................................................E-53  
Flash Status Indicators  
Adjusting the Flash Intensity  
Precautions when Using Flash  
E-54  
E-54  
E-55  
Canceling an Interval Mode Timer Operation  
E-78  
Specifying the Exposure Mode ...............................E-78  
Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................E-56  
Program AE  
E-78  
E-79  
E-80  
E-82  
E-83  
Using the Auto Focus Mode  
Using the Macro Mode  
Using the Infinity Mode  
Using the Manual Focus Mode  
Using Focus Lock  
E-56  
E-57  
E-58  
E-58  
E-59  
Aperture Priority AE  
Shutter Speed Priority AE  
Manual Exposure  
Quick Exposure Mode Selection  
Selecting the Metering Mode ..................................E-84  
Specifying Image Size and Quality .........................E-60  
Using the Self-timer ................................................E-61  
Exposure Compensation.........................................E-62  
Quick Metering Mode Selection  
E-85  
Setting the Sensitivity Level ....................................E-85  
Using the Filter Function .........................................E-86  
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E-4  
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  
Using the Slide Show Feature ..............................E-106  
Resizing an Image ................................................E-107  
Cropping an Image................................................E-108  
Enhancing Certain Colors .......................................E-89  
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off .................E-90  
Specifying Outline Sharpness ................................E-91  
Specifying Color Saturation ....................................E-91  
Specifying Contrast .................................................E-92  
Saving Uncompressed Images (TIFF Mode) .........E-92  
Specifying Power On Default Settings ...................E-93  
E-110 DELETING IMAGES  
Deleting the Displayed Image ............................... E-110  
Deleting Selected Images ..................................... E-111  
Deleting All Images in Selected Folders ............... E-112  
Deleting All Unprotected Images .......................... E-113  
Resetting the Camera  
E-94  
Using the Camera’s Shortcut Features ..................E-95  
Changing REC mode FUNCTION Menu Settings  
Using the Shortcut Buttons  
To assign REC mode FUNCTION menu items  
to shortcut buttons  
Directly Accessing the REC mode FUNCTION Menu E-98  
Cycling through REC mode FUNCTION Menu Settings E-98  
E-95  
E-96  
E-114 MANAGING IMAGES  
Folders and Files................................................... E-114  
Folders  
E-114  
Files  
E-115  
E-99 PLAYBACK  
Selecting a Folder for Playback ............................ E-116  
Protecting Images Against Deletion ..................... E-116  
Basic Playback Operation.......................................E-99  
Playing a Movie .....................................................E-100  
Playing a Panorama ..............................................E-101  
Enlarging the Playback Image ..............................E-102  
Protecting Selected Images  
E-116  
Protecting and Unprotecting All Images  
in Selected Folders  
Protecting and Unprotecting All Images  
E-117  
E-118  
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E-5  
INTRODUCTION  
DPOF..................................................................... E-119 Using a Memory Card to Transfer Image Data ....E-135  
Making DPOF Settings for Particular Images  
Making DPOF Settings for Particular Folders  
Making DPOF Settings of All Images  
on the Memory Card  
E-119  
E-120  
Memory Card Data  
DCF Protocol  
Memory Card File Structure  
Image Files Supported by the Camera  
Precautions when Using a Memory Card  
on a Computer  
E-136  
E-136  
E-137  
E-138  
E-121  
PRINT Image Matching.........................................E-122  
E-139  
Using the HTML Card Browser .............................E-140  
E-123 OTHER SETTINGS  
Specifying the Card Browser Type  
Viewing Card Browser File Contents  
Saving Card Browser Files  
E-140  
E-142  
E-145  
Turning the Monitor Screen Indicators On and Off... E-123  
Changing the Display Language ..........................E-124  
Turning the Confirmation Beep On and Off .......... E-125  
E-146 REFERENCE  
Camera Menus ......................................................E-146  
E-126 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT  
REC mode  
E-146  
PLAY mode  
E-147  
Connecting to a Television ....................................E-127  
Mode Settings .......................................................E-148  
Selecting the Video Output Signal Mode  
E-128  
Settings in Each Mode  
E-148  
Connecting the Wired Remote Controller  
Recording Mode + Exposure Mode Combinations E-149  
to the Camera .......................................................E-129  
Troubleshooting.....................................................E-150  
Messages  
E-153  
Connecting an External Flash Unit  
(QV-2900UX Only) ................................................ E-129  
Specifications ........................................................E-155  
External Flash Unit Requirements  
E-129  
Attaching an External Flash Unit  
E-130  
Connecting to a Computer ....................................E-132  
USB Port Connection (Windows, Macintosh)  
E-133  
Using a Serial Port Connection  
E-134  
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E-6  
INTRODUCTION  
Quick Reference  
Getting Ready  
1
2
(page E-32)  
(page E-39)  
Load batteries.  
Insert the memory card.  
1
2
3
1
2
3
PUSH  
3
(page E-45)  
Set the current time and date.  
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E-7  
INTRODUCTION  
Recording an Image (page E-48)  
4
Point the camera at the subject, compose  
the image on the monitor screen, and  
press the shutter release button half way  
to focus the image.  
5
Press the shutter release  
button all the way down  
to record the image.  
1
PO  
WER  
Remove the lens  
cap from the lens.  
ON/OFF  
W
T
REC  
PLA  
Y
3
SHIFT  
INFO  
2
Slide the REC/PLAY  
selector to “REC”.  
MF  
RESIZE  
Slide the POWER ON/OFF  
switch to the right to turn  
on the camera.  
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E-8  
INTRODUCTION  
Playback (page E-99)  
3
Use [+] (forward) and [] (back)  
to scroll through stored images  
on the monitor screen.  
PO  
WER  
ON/OFF  
W
T
REC  
C
PLA  
Y
1
2
SHIFT  
INFO  
Slide the REC/PLAY  
selector to PLAY.  
Slide the POWER  
ON/OFF switch to  
the right to turn on  
the camera.  
MF  
RESIZE  
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E-9  
INTRODUCTION  
Deleting Images (page E-110)  
3
Use [+] (forward) and []  
(back) to scroll through  
6
Use [+] and [] to move the  
stored images and display  
the one you want to delete.  
cursor to Yesand then  
press the shutter release  
button to delete the image  
you selected.  
1
Slide the POWER  
ON/OFF switch to  
the right to turn  
on the camera.  
PO  
WER  
ON/OFF  
W
T
2
REC  
Slide the REC/PLAY  
selector to PLAY.  
5
Double check to make  
sure you really want to  
delete the image you  
CARD  
PLA  
Y
SHIFT  
INFO  
MF  
RESIZE  
selected.  
You can exit the image delete  
operation by pressing MENU.  
4
Press  
.
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E-10  
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.  
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility  
for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a  
result of malfunction, repairs, or battery replacement. Be  
sure to back up all important data on other media to protect  
against its loss.  
• Windows and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks  
of Microsoft Corporation.  
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer,  
Inc.  
• CompactFlashTM and  
SanDisk Corporation.  
logo are registered trademarks of  
• The USB driver uses software by Phoenix Technologies  
Ltd.,  
Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997  
Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved.  
• IBM is a registered trademarks of International Business  
Machines Corporation.  
• Other company, product and service names used herein  
may also be trademarks or service marks of others.  
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E-11  
INTRODUCTION  
• VIDEO OUT terminal  
Features  
Connect to your TV for big-screen viewing of images.  
• High-resolution 2.11-megapixel CCD  
• 1.8-inch low-glare color LCD (HAST)  
• USB compatibility  
Connect to your computer for quick and easy image ex-  
changed.  
• 12X zoom: 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom (QV-2400UX)  
32X zoom: 8X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom (QV-2900UX)  
• HTML File Card Browser  
Images are displayed on your computer screen in a convenient  
format.  
You can view a gallery of image thumbnails on your computer  
screen.  
• Swivel lens mechanism  
Shoot from the angle you want without moving the camera  
body.  
• External flash connectability (QV-2900UX only)  
• Memory card image storage  
Supports CompactFlash cards (CF TYPE I/II) and the IBM  
microdrive.  
• Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)  
Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want using a  
DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used when speci-  
fying images and quantities for printing by professional print  
services.  
• DCF Data Storage  
• Image management and manipulation software  
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage proto-  
col provides image inter-compatibility between the digital cam-  
era and printers.  
The QV-2400UX or the QV-2900UX comes bundled with a CD-  
ROM disc that’s packed with useful software. Photo Loader au-  
tomates uploading of images to your computer, and Panorama  
Editor lets you stitch images together into panorama scenes.  
Other bundled applications include Internet Explorer (Web  
browser), Outlook Express (e-mail software), and QuickTime  
(movie viewer). You also get a copy of the Adobe Acrobat  
Reader PDF file reader for reading the user documentation on  
the CD-ROM disc.  
• PRINT Image Matching support  
Images include PRINT Image Matching data (mode setting and  
other camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINT  
Image Matching reads this data and adjusts the printed image  
accordingly, so your images come out just the way you in-  
tended when you recorded them.  
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E-12  
INTRODUCTION  
Recording Features  
Portrait Mode  
Best Shot Mode  
page E-64  
page E-65  
page E-66  
page E-67  
page E-73  
page E-75  
Landscape Mode  
Movie Mode  
Night Scene Mode  
Panorama Mode  
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E-13  
INTRODUCTION  
Histogram  
Interval Mode  
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  
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E-14  
INTRODUCTION  
Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera,  
Precautions  
immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the  
power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO  
service provider. Using the camera under these conditions  
creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.  
General Precautions  
Be sure to observe the following important precautions  
whenever using the QV-2400UX or the QV-2900UX.  
Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming out  
of the camera, immediately turn power off and unplug the  
AC adaptor from the power outlet. Using the camera under  
these conditions creates the danger of fire and electrical  
shock. After making sure there is no more smoke coming  
from the camera, take it to your nearest CASIO service pro-  
vider for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance.  
At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from the power  
outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug.  
Dust build up around the prongs can create the danger of  
fire.  
If the cameras case should ever become cracked due to  
dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment,  
immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the  
power outlet, and contact your nearest CASIO service pro-  
vider.  
Never use the camera inside of an air craft or in any other  
areas where its use is prohibited. Doing so can result in an  
accident.  
Physical damage and malfunction of this camera can  
cause the image data stored in its memory to be deleted.  
Be sure to always keep backup copies of data by transfer-  
ring them to personal computer memory.  
All references in this manual to this cameraand the cam-  
erarefer to the CASIO QV-2400UX or QV-2900UX Digital  
Camera.  
Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while  
operating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so cre-  
ates the danger of serious accident.  
Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your  
own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the  
risk of electrical shock when exposed. Always leave main-  
tenance and repair work up to authorized CASIO service  
providers.  
Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a  
motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the drivers vi-  
sion and create the danger of accident.  
Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subjects  
eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if  
it is fired too close to the eyes, especially with young chil-  
dren. When using the flash, the camera should be at least  
one meter from the eyes of the subject.  
Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and  
never let it get wet. Moisture creates the danger of fire and  
electrical shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the rain  
or snow, at the seashore or beach, in the bathroom, etc.  
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E-15  
INTRODUCTION  
Never open the battery compartment cover, disconnect the  
Condensation  
AC adaptor from the camera or unplug it from the wall  
socket while recording images. Doing so will not only make  
storage of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt  
other image data already stored in camera memory.  
When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or other-  
wise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is  
the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or  
on interior components. Condensation can cause malfunc-  
tion of the camera, so you should avoid exposing it to con-  
ditions that might cause condensation.  
To keep condensation from forming, place the camera into  
a plastic bag before moving it into a location that is much  
warmer or colder than your current location. Leave it in the  
plastic bag until the air inside the bag has a chance to  
reach the same temperature as the new location. If con-  
densation does form, remove the batteries from the cam-  
era and leave the battery compartment cover open for a  
few hours.  
Operating conditions  
This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging  
from 0°C to 40°C.  
Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.  
In areas subject to direct sunlight  
In areas subject to high humidity or dust  
Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to  
temperature extremes  
Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the  
sun  
In areas subject to strong vibration  
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E-16  
INTRODUCTION  
About the camera’s backlight…  
The camera is equipped with a fluorescent light source to  
provide the back lighting for its LCD.  
The normal service life of the backlight is approximately six  
years, when the camera is used for about two hours a day.  
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.  
Under very cold conditions, the backlight may require more  
time than normal to light, or reddish bands may appear in  
the displayed image. These conditions do not indicate mal-  
function, and normal operation should return at higher tem-  
peratures.  
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E-17  
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  
(page E-20)  
[+] / [] buttons  
(page E-44)  
Flash  
(page E-53)  
Shutter release  
button  
(page E-44, 48)  
Exposure  
sensor  
(page E-55)  
Lens  
(page E-21)  
QV-2900UX  
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E-18  
GETTING ACQUAINTED  
POWER ON/OFF switch  
(page E-37)  
Back  
Zoom slider  
(pages E-51, 102, 103)  
Monitor screen  
(page E-25)  
REC/PLAY selector  
(page E-48)  
Operation lamp  
(page E-28)  
PO  
WER  
ON/OFF  
Memory card slot cover  
(page E-39)  
W
T
External flash  
sync terminal  
(pages E-126, 130)  
REC  
(Self-Timer/Delete)  
button (pages E-61, 111)  
CARD  
PLA  
Y
SHIFT  
INFO  
MF  
RESIZE  
/
/MF RESIZE  
(Focus/Resize)  
button (pages E-56, 107)  
Terminal cap  
SHIFT INFO (Shift/  
Information) button  
(pages E-26, 95)  
(page E-130)  
(Flash/Folder) button  
(pages E-53, 116)  
QV-2900UX  
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E-19  
GETTING ACQUAINTED  
Terminals and Ports  
Bottom  
Terminal Panel  
Cover (page E-20)  
Release button  
(page E-32)  
VIDEO OUT terminal  
Tripod screw hole  
(page E-126)  
DIGITAL terminal  
(page E-126)  
W
T
O N / O F F  
W E P R O  
PUSH  
OPEN  
USB VIDEO OUT DIGITAL  
DC IN 6V  
Battery compart-  
ment cover  
(page E-32)  
DC IN 6V terminal  
(page E-36)  
USB port  
(page E-126)  
Open Terminal Panel Cover  
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E-20  
GETTING ACQUAINTED  
Lens  
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
A ....Image displayed  
when recording  
B ....Display of  
recorded image  
IMPORTANT!  
Do not use undue force when rotating the lens mecha-  
nism and never try to force it past the point where rota-  
tion stops naturally. Rough handling can cause the  
lens mechanism to break and other damage to the  
camera.  
The proper orientation of the lens when you store the  
camera in its case depends on your camera model.  
* QV-2400UX: Lens should be pointed forward.  
Whenever you swivel the lens so it is pointing in the direc-  
tion of the back of the camera, the image on the monitor  
screen is automatically adjusted so it shows a mirror image  
of what it picked up by the lens. This makes self-portrait  
images appear with the correct orientation when viewed on  
a display.  
* QV-2900UX: Lens should be pointed up.  
Never set the camera down while the lens is pointed  
downwards. Doing so can cause bending or other  
damage to the area around the lens.  
Always leave the lens cap on the lens except when  
you are actually recording images.  
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E-21  
GETTING ACQUAINTED  
Wide Conversion Lens LU-8W: 0.7X  
Installing a Conversion Lens  
Focusing distance when installed  
QV-2400UX/QV-2900UX: Approximately 1cm to ∞  
Optionally available conversion lenses change the focal dis-  
tance, which provides enhanced telephoto or wide-angle ca-  
pabilities. The method you should use to install a conversion  
lens depends on your camera model.  
QV-2400UX: You must install an optionally available lens  
adaptor (LU-8A) in order to use a conversion lens.  
QV-2900UX: A conversion lens can be installed directly,  
without an adaptor.  
Wide  
Conversion  
Lens (LU-8W)  
Conversion  
Lens Adaptor  
(LU-8A)  
Tele Conversion Lens LU-8T: 1.5X  
Focusing distance when installed  
QV-2400UX: Approximately 1m to ∞  
QV-2900UX: Approximately 2.5m to ∞  
Tele  
Conversion  
Lens (LU-8T)  
QV-2400UX  
QV-2900UX  
IMPORTANT!  
Be sure to use the Conversion Lens Adaptor when-  
ever you install a conversion lens. If you dont, the  
lens will come into contact with the conversion lens  
when it extends from the camera, resulting in malfunc-  
tion. (QV-2400UX only)  
Conversion  
Lens Adaptor  
(LU-8A)  
Flash is disabled while a conversion lens is being  
used.  
QV-2400UX  
QV-2900UX  
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E-22  
GETTING ACQUAINTED  
Setting the camera to wide-angle zoom while the Tele  
Using a Filter  
Conversion Lens causes shadows around the periph-  
ery of the image. This is because the frame of the at-  
tached lens blocks some of the light coming into the  
lens. Because of this, you should always use tele-  
photo zoom whenever you are using the Tele Conver-  
sion Lens.  
The effects of camera movement are magnified while  
the Tele Conversion Lens is being used. Whenever  
you are using a conversion lens, install the cushion  
that comes with it and mount the camera on a tripod  
so it is secure.  
The lenses of both camera models are threaded.  
With the QV-2400UX, you can screw on an optionally avail-  
able Conversion Lens Adapter (LU-8A) and then attach a  
commercially available lens filter.  
With the QV-2900UX, you can screw a commercially avail-  
able lens filter directly to the lens, without using the Conver-  
sion Lens Adapter.  
IMPORTANT!  
When using a lens filter with the QV-2400UX, be sure  
you first screw the optionally available Conversion  
Lens Adapter onto the lens. A filter attached directly to  
the lens of the QV-2400UX will come into contact with  
the convex surface of the lens and damage it.  
The designs of some filters can cause shadows  
around the periphery of the image.  
Auto focus and flash may not produce desired results  
while a filter is on the lens.  
Filters do not produce exactly the same results as  
those obtained with a film-based camera.  
Due to certain characteristics of the Wide Conversion  
Lens, you may notice some slight distortion in images  
recorded with it installed.  
Make sure that  
(Macro Mode) is selected as the  
focus mode whenever you are using the Wide Conver-  
sion Lens.  
Note that optical zoom is restricted as shown below in  
the Macro Mode  
.
* QV-2400UX: 1X fixed (QV-2400UX)  
* QV-2900UX: 1X to 1.6X (QV-2900UX)  
Do not use multiple filters in combination.  
Use of the flash while a commercially available lens  
hood is installed may not produce desired results.  
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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.  
The lens of the QV-2400UX extends from its body when  
you turn on power and retracts when you turn off power.  
Take care not to subject the lens to undue force or impact,  
and never set the camera face down so the lens is in con-  
tact with a tabletop, etc. Be sure to remove the lens cap  
before turning on the camera. If you turn on the QV-  
2400UX while the REC/PLAY selector is set to RECand  
its lens cap is attached, the message LENS CAP!ap-  
pears on the monitor screen and power turns off automati-  
cally. If this happens, remove the lens cap and then turn on  
power.  
Never remove the batteries from the QV-2400UX or unplug  
its AC adaptor while the lens is extended. Doing so leaves  
the lens extended, and creates the risk of lens damage.  
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Monitor Screen Indicators  
The following describes the different indicators and markings that appear on the cameras monitor screen.  
REC mode  
Focus Mode indicator  
None Auto Focus  
Macro  
Self-timer  
10 SEC, 2 SEC  
Recording Mode indicator  
NORMAL  
Zoom factor  
Memory capacity  
Infinity  
PORTRAIT  
LANDSCAPE  
NIGHT SCENE  
BEST SHOT  
Manual Focus  
(Remaining number of  
storable images)  
Flash Mode indicator  
None Auto  
MOVIE  
Image size  
1600 x 1200 pixels  
800 x 600 pixels  
MOVIE (PAST)  
Spot metering  
indicator  
Flash Off  
PANORAMA  
INTERVAL  
Flash On  
Quality  
Red-eye reduction  
FINE, NORMAL, ECONOMY, TIFF  
Flash indicator indicates  
that the flash will fire  
(when auto flash is  
selected).  
Camera shake  
indicator  
Image information  
Movie Recording: recording time  
........... seconds  
Panorama: number of images  
........... P1 to P10  
Aperture value  
Battery capacity  
Shutter speed value  
Date and time  
This information appears for one or  
two seconds, and then disappears.  
An out of range  
aperture or shutter  
speed causes the  
corresponding monitor  
screen value to turn  
yellow.  
EV value  
Auto Focus frame  
Focusing complete: Green  
Focusing failed: Red  
The recording mode, memory capacity, image size, quality, and battery  
capacity indicators do not appear on the REC mode monitor screen when  
the Indicatorsoption is turned off (page E-123).  
No memory card loaded  
warning  
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I Screen when SHIFT INFO is pressed  
PLAY mode  
Pressing SHIFT INFO also  
SHIFT  
INFO  
MF  
RESIZE  
displays the FUNCTION menu  
(page E-95).  
Folder name  
Image protection indicator  
File number  
SHIFT INFO button  
Metering Mode indicator  
(multi)  
(center)  
(spot)  
Image size  
Quality  
Date/Time  
Battery  
capacity  
White balance  
(Auto)  
The above indicators do not appear on the PLAY mode  
monitor screen when the Indicatorsoption is turned off  
(page E-123).  
(Daylight)  
(Shade)  
Exposure Mode indicator  
(program AE)  
(Tungsten)  
(Fluorescent)  
(Manual)  
(aperture priority AE)  
(shutter speed priority AE)  
(manual)  
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I Screen when SHIFT INFO is pressed  
White balance Flash Mode indicator  
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen  
Each press of the SET/DISP button changes the contents of  
the monitor screen as shown below.  
REC mode  
Display indicators on (page E-25)  
SET/DISP  
SET/DISP  
Aperture  
value  
Folder name  
File number  
FUNCTION menu on (page E-26)  
Shutter  
speed  
value  
PLAY mode  
Metering Mode  
indicator  
Display indicators on (page E-26)  
Exposure Mode  
SET/DISP  
indicator  
PLAY Mode details on (page E-26)  
SET/DISP  
SET/DISP  
Recording Mode  
indicator  
Histogram display on (page E-105)  
IMPORTANT!  
The above indicators may not appear when viewing  
images recorded using a different digital camera  
model.  
IMPORTANT!  
The histogram does not appear for movie images.  
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GETTING ACQUAINTED  
REC mode  
Operation Indicator Lamp  
Lamp  
Color  
The Operation lamp shows the operational status of the  
camera as described below.  
On  
Flashing  
Please Wait  
Green  
Auto focus operation  
complete  
(after power on)  
Monitor screen  
turned off due to  
sleep state activation  
Image store operation in  
progress  
SHIFT  
INFO  
MF  
RESIZE  
Movie store operation in  
progress  
Self-timer countdown in  
progress  
Operation lamp  
Low battery  
Format operation in  
progress  
Please Wait  
(after power off)  
Amber  
Red  
Exposure warning  
Cannot focus  
Memory full  
Flash is charging.  
Memory card error  
Memory card is not  
formatted  
Data save error  
Cannot charge the flash  
The camera is ready to record when the lamp is off.  
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GETTING ACQUAINTED  
PLAY mode  
Lamp  
Color  
On  
Flashing  
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)  
Red  
Memory card error  
Memory card is not  
formatted  
No memory card in the  
camera  
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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  
Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when us-  
ing the camera to protect against accidentally drop-  
ping it.  
Cap holder  
The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera  
only. Do not use it for any other application.  
Never swing the camera around by the strap.  
Attach the lens cap holder to the ring. This protects against  
accidental loss of the lens cap.  
I QV-2400UX Users  
Be sure to turn off camera power and let the lens retract  
into the camera before attaching the lens cap.  
Never turn on camera power with the lens cap affixed to the  
lens.  
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Using the Soft Case  
Keep the camera in its soft case to protect it when not in use.  
I 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.  
Flap  
Monitor screen  
facing down  
IMPORTANT!  
Never put any other objects besides the camera into  
the soft case.  
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GETTING ACQUAINTED  
1. While holding down the re-  
Power Requirements  
lease button on the battery  
compartment cover (on the  
bottom of the camera),  
slide the cover in the direc-  
tion indicated by the arrow  
in the nearby illustration  
and open the cover.  
PUSH  
Your camera features a two-way power supply that lets you  
use either AA-size batteries or household AC current.  
A set of AA-size alkaline batteries is supplied with the cam-  
era. The other items listed below are available separately.  
I Batteries  
Four AA-size alkaline batteries: LR6  
Four AA-size lithium batteries: FR6  
Four AA-size nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries:  
NP-H3  
2. Load batteries with their  
+/- ends facing as  
shown in the nearby  
illustration.  
I Household Current  
AC Adaptor: AD-C620  
AC Adaptor/Charger: BC-3HA  
Loading Batteries  
Make sure that camera power is turned off whenever loading  
or replacing batteries.  
3. While holding down the  
release button, slide the  
battery compartment  
cover back to its original  
position to close it.  
IMPORTANT!  
Never use manganese batteries. Use only the battery  
types specifically mentioned in this Users Guide.  
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GETTING ACQUAINTED  
I Battery Life Guidelines  
Recording one image per minute under the above conditions  
reduces battery life to about one sixth of that noted above.  
Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash,  
zoom and other functions, and how long you leave power  
turned on.  
The battery life guideline values given below indicate the  
amount of time at standard temperature (25°C) until power  
automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not  
guarantee that batteries will provide the amount of service  
indicated. Low temperatures and continued use reduce bat-  
tery life.  
I Tips for Prolonging Battery Life  
Use the  
using it.  
button to turn off the flash when you are not  
Type of  
Operation  
AA-size Alkaline AA-size Lithium AA-size Ni-MH  
Batteries LR6  
Batteries FR6  
Batteries NP-H3  
You can also use the power save settings (page E-37) to  
protect against wasting battery power when you forget to  
turn off the camera.  
Continuous  
Playback  
170 minutes  
300 minutes  
180 minutes  
Continuous  
Recording  
80 minutes  
(480 shots)  
200 minutes  
(1200 shots)  
120 minutes  
(720 shots)  
IIAlkaline Battery Life  
The actual life of alkaline batteries is affected by a variety of  
factors, including the battery manufacturer, the amount of  
time the batteries spend in storage before you use them,  
temperature while you are recording, and photographic con-  
ditions. As a rule, we recommend the use of lithium batteries  
or Ni-MH batteries, which have longer lives than alkaline bat-  
teries.  
The above figures are approximations only.  
The above guidelines are based on the following battery  
types:  
Alkaline: MX1500 (AA) DURACELL ULTRA  
Lithium: Energizer  
* Battery life varies with brand.  
Figures are based on continuous recording under the fol-  
lowing conditions.  
Flash turned off  
One zoom slider switching between T (Telephoto) and W  
(Wide-angle)  
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The following examples show how alkaline battery life  
changes under different conditions.  
I About rechargeable batteries  
Use only the nickel-metal hydride batteries (NP-H3) that are  
available from your dealer as options for this camera. Proper  
camera operation is not guaranteed when other recharge-  
able batteries are used.  
photographic conditions  
shooting conditions  
Example 1: Intermittent use of the camera shortens battery  
life.  
AC Adaptor/Charger : BC-3HA  
Nickel-metal hydride batteries (4-battery set)/Quick  
Charger Set : BC-1HB4  
Nickel-metal hydride batteries (4-battery set) : NP-H3P4  
Conditions  
Temperature: 25°C  
Repeat of a cycle of recording of one shot per minute  
for 10 minutes, followed by one minute of playback,  
and a nine minutes of power off (power on, full lens  
extention, half lens contraction, full lens extension,  
image recording, power off)  
IMPORTANT!  
Be sure to keep all four batteries together as a set at  
all times, for both charging and powering the camera.  
Mixing batteries from different sets can shorten overall  
battery life and cause malfunction of the camera.  
Rechargeable batteries cannot be charged while they  
are loaded in the camera.  
Flash on  
Approximate Battery Life: 50 minutes (46 shots)  
Example 2: Low temperatures shorten battery life.  
Conditions  
Temperature: 0°C  
Repeat of a cycle of recording of one shot per minute  
for 10 minutes, followed by one minute of playback,  
and a nine minutes of power off (power on, full lens  
extention, half lens contraction, full lens extension,  
image recording, power off)  
Flash on  
Approximate Battery Life: 12 minutes (11 shots)  
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GETTING ACQUAINTED  
Dead batteries are susceptible to leakage, which can  
Battery Handling Precautions  
cause serious damage to your camera. Remove batteries  
from the camera as soon as you notice they are dead.  
The batteries that power the camera normally become  
warm as they discharge.  
Incorrect use or handling of batteries can cause them to leak  
or burst and create the danger of serious damage to your  
camera. Be sure to note the following important precautions  
to avoid problems with batteries.  
Use only LR6 (AM-3) type alkaline or FR6 type  
lithium or Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) dry cell  
batteries with this camera. Never mix old bat-  
teries with new ones. Doing so can result in  
bursting or leaking of batteries, creating the  
danger of fire or personal injury.  
Low Battery Indicator  
The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on  
the monitor screen and the indicator display changes as bat-  
tery power is used. Replace all four batteries as soon as pos-  
sible after they go dead. If you continue to use the camera  
CAUTION  
Always make sure that the plus (+) and minus  
while the battery level is  
matically turn off.  
or  
, camera power will auto-  
() ends of the batteries are facing correctly, as  
noted by the markings on the camera itself.  
Improper loading of batteries can result in  
bursting or leaking of batteries, creating the  
danger of personal injury or soiling of objects  
nearby.  
Battery  
High  
Low  
Capacity  
Monitor  
Screen  
Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan to use  
it for more than two weeks.  
Never recharge batteries, never allow direct connection  
between two ends of a battery, and never try to take batter-  
ies apart.  
Do not expose batteries to direct heat or dispose of them  
by burning. Doing so can create the danger of explosion.  
Never mix batteries of different types.  
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GETTING ACQUAINTED  
AC Adaptor precautions  
Using AC Power  
Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage is  
outside the rating marked on the AC adaptor.  
Doing so can create the danger of fire or elec-  
trical shock. Use only the optional AC adaptor  
specified for this camera.  
Use the adaptor as shown below to power the camera from a  
household power outlet.  
DC IN 6V  
(AC power terminal)  
Do not allow the AC adaptor power cord to be-  
come cut or damaged, do not place heavy ob-  
jects on it, and keep it away from heat. A dam-  
aged power cord creates the risk of fire and  
electrical shock.  
AC Adaptor  
Never try to modify the AC adaptor power cord,  
or subject it to severe bending, twisting, or pull-  
ing. Doing so creates the risk of fire and elec-  
trical shock.  
CAUTION  
Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands  
are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electrical  
shock.  
AC Adaptor: AD-C620 (Option)  
Do not overload extension cords or wall out-  
lets. Doing so creates the danger of fire and  
electrical shock.  
Should the cord of the AC adaptor become  
damaged (exposed internal wiring), request a  
replacement from an authorized CASIO ser-  
vice provider. A damaged AC adaptor cord  
creates the danger of fire or electrical shock.  
AC Adaptor/Charger: BC-3HA (Option)  
The BC-3HA functions both as an AC adaptor and as a  
charger unit for AA-size nickel metal hydride batteries. It  
comes complete with four rechargeable nickel metal hy-  
dride batteries. This AC adaptor/charger unit can be used  
with any household power outlet rated for 100V to 240V  
AC.  
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GETTING ACQUAINTED  
Be sure to turn off power before connecting or disconnect-  
ing the adaptor.  
Turning the Camera On and Off  
Sliding the POWER ON/OFF switch  
Always turn camera power off before disconnecting the AC  
adaptor, even if the camera has batteries installed. If you  
dont, the camera will turn off automatically when you dis-  
connect the AC adaptor. You also run the risk of damaging  
the camera whenever you disconnect the AC adaptor with-  
out first turning power off.  
to the right toggles camera power on  
POWER  
ON/OFF  
and off.  
POWER ON/OFF  
The AC adaptor may become warm to the touch after ex-  
tended periods of use. This is normal and is not cause for  
alarm.  
After using the camera, turn it off and unplug the adaptor  
from the AC outlet.  
The camera automatically switches over to AC adaptor  
powered operation whenever the AC adaptor is plugged  
into the camera.  
Power Save Settings  
The settings described below let you specify sleep and auto  
power off trigger times that help to conserve valuable battery  
power.  
AUTO POWER OFF  
Auto Power Off turns off camera power if no operation is  
performed for five minutes in the PLAY mode. In the REC  
mode, you can specify an Auto Power Off trigger time of  
two or five minutes.  
Always use the AC adaptor to power the camera whenever  
it is connected to a computer.  
SLEEP  
The monitor screen enters a sleep state if no operation is  
performed for a specified amount of time in the REC mode.  
Pressing any button immediately wakes up the monitor and  
restores normal operation. You can specify 30 seconds, 1  
minute, or 2 minutes before the sleep state is triggered, or  
you can turn off this setting entirely.  
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In the PLAY mode, Auto Power Off trigger time is fixed  
To power save settings  
at five minutes.  
Sleep is disabled in the PLAY mode.  
1. Turn on the camera and slide the REC/PLAY  
selector to REC.  
Performing any button operation while the monitor is  
asleep immediately wakes it up and restores normal  
operation.  
2. Press MENU.  
The Auto Power Off setting is given priority if you have  
2 minset for both Sleep and Auto Power Off. This  
means that the camera turns off if you do not perform  
any operation for about two minutes in the REC mode.  
3. Use [+] (down) and [] (up) to select FUNC-  
TION, and then press the shutter release but-  
ton.  
Auto Power Off is automatically disabled when under  
any one of the following conditions.  
4. Use [+] (down) and [] (up) to select the item  
whose settings you want to change, and then  
press the shutter release button.  
While a slideshow is playing  
When you are performing operations on a com-  
puter, printer, or other external device connected  
to the cameras DIGITAL terminal or USB port.  
To make auto power off settings, select Auto Power  
Off.  
To make sleep settings, select Sleep.  
While the AC adaptor is connected to the camera  
5. On the screen that appears, use [+] and [] to  
make the setting you want, and then press the  
shutter release button.  
Auto power off settings: 2 min” “5 min”  
Sleep settings: Off” “30 sec” “1 min” “2 min”  
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GETTING ACQUAINTED  
Side marked arrow  
should face the front  
side of the camera!  
2. As shown in the  
Memory Cards  
illustration, slide the  
memory card into the  
slot and push it in as  
far as it will go.  
This camera supports use of a CompactFlash memory card  
(CF TYPE I/II) or IBM microdrive for image storage. Note  
that all mentions of memorycard in this manual refer both  
to a CompactFlash memory card and IBM microdrive, unless  
specifically noted otherwise.  
If the Eject button is  
extended, press it in  
before sliding the  
memory card into the  
slot.  
IMPORTANT!  
Eject button  
Make sure that the power of the camera is turned off  
before you insert or remove a memory card.  
When inserting a memory card into the camera, make  
sure that the card is oriented correctly. Make sure that  
the correct side of the card is facing up, and that you  
insert the correct end of the card into the camera.  
Side marked  
with arrow  
3. Close the memory card  
slot cover.  
Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera  
1. Open the memory card  
slot cover.  
Memory card slot cover  
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GETTING ACQUAINTED  
5. Close the memory card  
Removing a Memory Card from the Camera  
slot cover.  
1. Open the memory card  
slot cover.  
IMPORTANT!  
Insert only memory cards into the memory card slot.  
Inserting any other type of card can cause malfunc-  
tion.  
2. Press the eject button  
so it extends 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.  
Never eject the CompactFlash card while the card slot  
is facing downwards. Doing so creates the danger of  
the CompactFlash card falling, which can corrupt im-  
age data on the card.  
Never remove the memory card from the camera  
while the operation lamp or card access lamp is flash-  
ing. Doing so can cause loss of recorded images or  
corruption of memory card data.  
Eject button  
3. Press the eject button  
once again to eject the  
card.  
4. Remove the memory  
card.  
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GETTING ACQUAINTED  
2. Select Formatusing one of the following two  
Formatting a Memory Card  
You can format a memory card to delete all of the data  
stored on it.  
key operations, and then press the shutter re-  
lease button.  
If you are here  
REC mode  
Select this on the menu screen  
FUNCTION” “SET UP” “Format”  
SET UP” “Format”  
IMPORTANT!  
Formatting a memory card deletes all images on the  
card, even if some or all of the images are protected  
(page E-112).  
Formatting a memory card deletes all Best Shot Mode  
scene sample images stored on it. After deleting the  
card, you have to import the scenes you want to the  
memory card (page E-72).  
Data deleted by a memory card format operation can-  
not be recovered! Be sure to carefully check and con-  
firm that you no longer need the data stored in a  
memory card before formatting it.  
PLAY mode  
Use [+] and [] to select each menu item, and press  
the shutter release button to advance to the next  
menu.  
3. In response to the confirmation message that  
appears, use [+] and [] to select Yesto for-  
mat or Noto exit, and then press the shutter  
release button.  
1. Turn on the camera, and then use the REC/  
PLAY selector to select either RECor  
PLAY.  
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Formatting is recommended for any memory card that you  
Memory Card Precautions  
suspect contains corrupted image data (due to a DECODE  
ERROR, strange image colors, malformed images) or  
newly purchased memory cards.  
Images cannot be recorded with this camera unless a  
memory card is installed in it.  
Be sure to use only CASIO brand CompactFlash cards.  
Proper operation with other memory cards is not guaran-  
teed.  
Before starting a format operation, load a full set of new  
batteries (alkaline or lithium) into the camera or connect  
the AC adaptor to power the camera. Interruption of cam-  
era power during the format operation results in improper  
formatting, making it impossible to use the memory card.  
Static electricity, electrical noise, and other electrical phe-  
nomena can cause corruption or even total loss of the data  
stored on a memory card. Because of this, you should al-  
ways make backup copies of important images on other  
media (magnetic optical disk, floppy diskette, computer  
hard disk, etc.).  
IBM Microdrive Precautions  
Compatibility of the camera with the IBM microdrive has  
been confirmed by CASIO. However, you should note the  
following important points whenever using the IBM  
microdrive.  
Memory card problems can be corrected by reformatting  
the memory card. Reformatting a memory card deletes all  
images stored on the card, but you can use a computer to  
copy the images you want to keep to the computers hard  
disk before reformatting your card. If you plan to be record-  
ing images where you do not have access to a computer, it  
is a good idea to take along an extra memory card or two  
just in case you experience an unexpected memory card  
problem.  
Be sure to carefully read all of the documentation that  
comes with the microdrive before using it.  
Note that the microdrive becomes hot during normal use.  
Take care when removing it from the camera.  
Take care to avoid strong pressure on the label side of the  
microdrive when it is removed from the camera. Strong  
pressure can damage internal components and cause mal-  
function.  
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Never turn off camera power or subject the camera to im-  
pact while the operation lamp is flashing. Doing so can  
cause malfunction of the microdrive.  
In case of microdrive malfunction....  
Contact your original microdrive retailer or the contact  
point noted in the microdrive documentation.  
CASIO does not provide any servicing or maintenance  
support for the microdrive.  
Note that CASIO assume no responsibility for any data  
loss you may suffer while using the microdrive.  
This camera supports use of both a CompactFlash card  
and the microdrive. Note, however, that ejecting a  
microdrive from the camera is relatively more difficult than  
ejecting a CompactFlash card.  
The microdrive is a very high precision device. Dropping  
the camera can result in malfunction of the microdrive,  
even though the camera is undamaged. Take extra care  
when handling the camera while the microdrive is installed.  
The microdrive has very large storage capacity. Because  
of this, certain operations can take a relatively long time to  
perform.  
The microdrive may not operate properly in areas where  
barometric pressure is low. Because of this, you should  
avoid using it at high altitudes.  
A microdrive consumes much more electrical power than a  
CompactFlash card. Depending on how a microdrive is  
used, it can greatly reduce battery life. When using alkaline  
batteries, certain operating conditions and certain battery  
brands can result in batteries going dead right after you  
install new ones. Whenever using a microdrive, we recom-  
mend that you use rechargeable nickel metal hydride bat-  
teries or lithium batteries to power the camera.  
When battery power is low, the amount of time required  
between shots may become longer. This longer interval is  
designed to protect the microdrive.  
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Example Displays  
Menu Screens  
Pressing MENU displays the menu screen. The contents of  
the menu screen depend on whether you are in the PLAY  
mode or REC mode. The following procedure shows opera-  
tion in the REC mode as an example.  
REC mode, page 1  
Items  
1. Slide the POWER ON/OFF switch to the right to  
turn on the camera.  
2. Slide the REC/PLAY selector to REC.  
On-screen guidance  
To perform a menu operation in the PLAY mode, slide  
the REC/PLAY selector to PLAY.  
REC mode FUNCTION menu, page 2  
3. Press MENU.  
4. Use [+] and [] to select the item you want, and  
Items  
then press the shutter release button.  
Make setting in accordance with the guidance mes-  
sages that appear on the monitor screen.  
[+] []: Item selection, page scrolling  
On-screen guidance  
Shutter release button: Applies displayed setting  
MENU: Returns to previous screen  
Pressing the  
button is sometimes required to exit  
certain setting screens.  
See the Camera Menuson page E-146 for more informa-  
tion about menu contents.  
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Setting the Date and Time  
Setting the Current Date and Time  
Use the following procedures to set the current date and  
time, and to select the date format.  
When you record an image, the time and date the image was  
shot is registered in accordance with data from the cameras  
built-in clock. You can even use the time stamp function to  
stampthe date and time inside the image.  
1. Turn on the camera, and then use the REC/  
PLAY selector to select either RECor  
PLAY.  
2. Press MENU.  
3. Select Date/Timeusing one of the following  
two key operations, and then press the shutter  
release button.  
IMPORTANT!  
The time and date settings are cleared if the camera is  
left for about 24 hours without battery and AC power  
being supplied. If this happens, restore power and  
make new time and date settings before using the  
camera again.  
If you are here  
REC mode  
Select this on the menu screen  
FUNCTION”  
SET UP”  
SET UP”  
Date/Time”  
PLAY mode  
Date/Time”  
A flashing time display indicates that the time and date  
(clock) settings have been cleared. Use the procedure  
on this page to make the correct time and date set-  
tings.  
Use [+] and [] to select each menu item, and press  
the shutter release button to advance to the next  
menu.  
If you do not set the cameras built-in clock to the cur-  
rent date and time, all images are recorded with the  
default date and time, which probably is not your cor-  
rect current date and time. Be sure to correctly set the  
clock before you use the camera.  
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4. Select and change the digits on the screen to  
Selecting the Date Format  
You can use the following procedure to select one of the  
three different date formats.  
set the current date and time.  
1. Turn on the camera, and then use the REC/  
PLAY selector to select either RECor  
PLAY.  
Green  
marker  
2. Press MENU.  
3. Select Date Styleusing one of the following  
two key operations, and then press the shutter  
release button.  
Shutter release button: Moves the green marker.  
[+] / []: Increases and decreases the currently selected  
digit.  
If you are here  
REC mode  
Select this on the menu screen  
FUNCTION”  
SET UP”  
SET UP”  
Date Style”  
5. Press  
6. Press  
to apply your settings.  
PLAY mode  
Date Style”  
to exit this setting screen.  
Use [+] and [] to select each menu item, and press  
the shutter release button to advance to the next  
menu.  
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4. Use [+] and [] to select the setting you want to  
1. Turn on the camera and then slide the REC/  
use, and then press the shutter release button  
to apply it.  
PLAY selector to REC.  
2. Press MENU.  
Example: October 18, 2001  
3. Select FUNCTION” “Time Stamp, and then  
Year/Month/Day: 01/10/18  
Day/Month/Year: 18/10/01  
Month/Day/Year: 10/18/01  
press the shutter release button.  
4. Use [+] and [] to select the setting you want,  
and then press the shutter release button to  
apply it.  
5. Press  
to exit this setting screen.  
Example:  
Date: October 18, 2001  
Time: 1:25pm  
Time Stamp  
When it is turned on, the time stamp function digitally stamps  
the recording date and time in the lower right corner of each  
image as it is recorded. Note that once an image is stamped,  
the date and time cannot be deleted.  
Off : No time stamping  
2001/10/18 : Year/Month/Day  
18 1:25pm : Day Hour:Minutes  
2001/10/18 1:25pm : Year/Month/Day Hour:Minutes  
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