Casio Qv-10 User manual

Liquid Crystal Digital Camera

QV-10

Owner’s Manual

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Introduction

Congratulations upon your se-

lection of the QV-10 Liquid Crys-

tal Digital Camera. The QV-10

comes with its own uilt-in liquid

crystal color monitor that let’s

you instantly view the pictures

you take.

To get the most out of the QV-

10, e sure to carefully read this

manual and follow the instruc-

tions contained in it.

Please refer to this manual for the QV-10, QV-10A & QV-11 models

Liquid Crystal Digital Camera QV-10

■ Before using the QV-10...

Note the following precautions efore attempting to use the QV-10.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsi ility for any

damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsi ility for any

loss or claims y third parties which may arise through the use of

the QV-10.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsi ility for any

damage or loss caused y deletion of data as a result of malfunc-

tion, repairs, or attery replacement. Be sure to ack up all impor-

tant data on other media to protect against its loss.

Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

QV-10 Features.....................................................6

General recautions ............................................8

Other recautions.............................................. 10

FCC Guidelines .................................................. 12

Getting Acquainted 13

Unpacking...........................................................14

General Guide ....................................................15

Opening the Terminal Panel Cover ............................... 16

Connecting the Wrist Strap............................................ 17

Using the Lens Cloth ..................................................... 17

Using the Soft Case....................................................... 17

Operation Reference..........................................18

To record an image............................................................. 18

To view images stored in memory ...................................... 19

To delete images stored in memory ................................... 20

Function Referense ...........................................21

Record Functions................................................................ 21

Play ack Functions............................................................. 23

ower Supply ..................................................... 25

To load atteries ................................................................. 25

Standard Battery Life ..................................................... 27

Low Battery Indicator ..................................................... 28

Flash Memory ................................................................ 28

Auto Power Off .............................................................. 29

Using AC Power ................................................................. 30

Contents Liquid Crystal Digital Camera QV-10

Operation 33

Recording Image................................................34

To record an image............................................................. 34

How to avoid hand movement... ......................................... 36

Flourescent Lighting ........................................................... 36

Infrared Light....................................................................... 37

Changing the Lens Orientation ........................................... 38

NORMAL/MACRO Switch .................................................. 40

Exposure Adjustment.......................................................... 41

Changing the Aperture Setting ........................................... 42

Record Mode Displays........................................................ 43

Image Display ................................................................ 43

Displaying the Image Num er ....................................... 43

Exposure Warning Indicators......................................... 45

Low Battery Indicator ..................................................... 46

Memory Full Message ................................................... 46

Using the Self-Timer ........................................................... 47

laying Back Images ......................................... 49

Displaying Images on the Camera's LCD ........................... 49

Displaying Images on a TV Screen .................................... 51

Displaying the Memory Page Num er ................................ 52

Producing a Multi-Page Display.......................................... 53

Using the Zoom Function.................................................... 57

Using Auto Play .................................................................. 59

Protecting Memory Pages .................................................. 67

Deletting Memory ages ...................................70

To delete a single memory page ........................................ 70

To delete all unprotected memory pages ........................... 73

Contents

Connecting to Other Devices 75

Connection Guide ..............................................76

QV-10 Terminals................................................................. 78

Using the QV-10 with a Connected Device...... 79

Television............................................................................ 79

Video Tape Deck ................................................................ 79

Video Printer ....................................................................... 80

Computer (Using special ca le and software) .................... 81

Computer (Video Capture).................................................. 82

Reference 83

Troubleshooting................................................. 84

Specifications..................................................... 88

About the camera's backlight ........................... 89

Liquid Crystal Digital Camera QV-10

Lightweight and compact design

The QV-10 is the first camera to incorporate a uilt-in monitor into a

compact configuration.

Versatile features and functions

The versatile features and functions of the QV-10 include: simulta-

neous display of multiple memory pages, close-up capa ilities, au-

tomatic sequential display of memory pages, and more.

Multi-Page Display

Close ups

Auto Play ack

QV-10 Features

icture composition without looking through a

viewfinder

The QV-10’s high-resolution, low-glare TFT liquid crystal display

provides clear pictures even in right light.

Video Printer

Personal

Computer

Video Tape Deck

VIDEO OUT and digital transfer function for un-

limited application of digital images

The VIDEO OUT capa ilities of the QV-10 makes it possi le to con-

nect to a television to use images for presentations and other appli-

cations. Digital images can e transferred to a personal computer

for storage and editing, or from a computer to the QV-10 for take-

along convenience.

Liquid Crystal Digital Camera QV-10

Be sure to o serve the following imporatnt precautions whenever us-

ing the QV-10.

• Never try to take pictures or use the uilt-in display while operating

a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so creates the danger of

serious accident.

• Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your own re-

pairs. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electrical

shock when exposed. Always leave maintenance and repair work

up to authorized CASIO service providers.

• 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 each, in the athroom, etc.

• Should foreign matter or water ever get into the unit, immediately

turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet, and

contact your dealer or nearest CASIO service provider. Using the

unit under these conditions creates the danger of fire and electrical

shock.

• Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming out of the

unit, immediately turn power off and unplug the AC adaptor from the

power outlet. Using the unit under these conditions creates the dan-

ger of fire and electrical shock. After making sure there is no more

smoke coming from the unit, take it to your nearest CASIO service

provider for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance.

• If the unit’s case should ever ecome cracked due to dropping it or

otherwise su jecting it to rough treatment, immediately turn power

off, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet, and contact your

nearest CASIO service provider.

• Never use the unit inside of an air craft or in any other areas where

its use is prohi ited. Doing so can result in an accident.

General recautions

General Precautions

• Physical damage and malfunction of this unit can cause the image

data stored in its memory to e deleted. Be sure to always keep

ackup copies of data y recording them on video tape or y trans-

ferring them to personal computer memory.

• Never open the attery compartment cover, disconnect the AC

adaptor from the camera or unplug it from the wall socket while the

“WAIT” message is on the LCD. Doing so will not only make storage

of the current image impossi le, it can also corrupt other image data

already stored in camera memory.

Liquid Crystal Digital Camera QV-10

Other recautions

MEMORY ERROR message

The following error appears on the uilt-in monitor whenever the

camera’s flash memory ecomes disa led due to malfunction or im-

proper operation.

Whenever this happens, all of the digital images stored in the

camera’s memory will e lost. You will not e a le to view stored

images or record new ones. Take your camera to your dealer or an

authorized CASIO service provider as soon as possi le after the

MEMORY ERROR message appears.

Operating conditions

• This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0°C

to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

• Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.

— In areas su ject to direct sunlight

— In areas su ject to high humidity or dust

— Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas su ject to tem-

perature extremes

— Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the sun

— In areas su ject to strong vi ration

Condensation

• When you ring the camera indoors on a cold day or otherwise ex-

pose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is the possi ility

that condensation can form on the exterior or on interior compo-

nents. Condensation can cause malfunction of the camera, so you

should avoid exposing it to conditions that might cause condensa-

tion.

• To keep condensation from forming, place the camera into a plastic

ag efore moving it into a location that is much warmer or colder

than your current location. Leave it in the plastic ag until the air

inside the ag has a chance to reach the same temperature as the

new location. If condensation does form, remove the atteries from

the camera and leave the attery compartment cover open for a few

hours.

Other Precautions Liquid Crystal Digital Camera QV-10

GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF

THIS UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applica le to other areas).

Properly shielded ca les with ferrite core must e used for connec-

tion to computer in order to meet FCC emission limits.

Caution : Changes or modification to the product not expressly ap-

proved y CASIO could void the user's authority to operate the prod-

uct.

NOTICE

This equipment has een tested and found to comply with the lim-

its for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasona le protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency en-

ergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-

tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter-

ference to radio or television reception, which can e determined

y turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try

to correct the interference y one or more of the following mea-

sures:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

su ject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation etween the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that

to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Unpacking...........................................................14

General Guide ....................................................15

Operation Reference.......................................... 18

To record an image............................................................. 18

To view images stored in memory ...................................... 19

To delete images stored in memory ................................... 20

Function Reference ...........................................21

Record Functions................................................................ 21

Play ack Functions............................................................. 23

ower Supply ..................................................... 25

To load atteries ................................................................. 25

Using AC Power ................................................................. 30

Getting Acquainted

This part of the manual contains information on unpacking, the

names of controls and components, and power supply information. It

also has sections that cover asic operations to let you egin enjoy-

ing the QV-10 as quickly as possi le.

Getting Acquainted

Unpacking

Check to make sure that all of the items shown elow are included

with your QV-10. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon

as possi le.

QV-10

Cleaning Cloth

Soft case

Alkaline atteries (AA-size

Special video ca le

Manual and warranty

AC adaptor AD-C60

Wrist Strap

•See page 17 for instal-

lation instructions.

General Guide

The following illustrations show the names of each component, ut-

ton and switch on the camera.

Top and Display

/PROTECT

(Timer/Protect)

utton

DISP (Display) utton MODE utton

DEL (Delete) utton

Shutter utton

[+] (Forward)

utton

[–] (Reverse)

utton

Function switch

POWER switch

LCD

ZOOM utton

Lens

NORMAL/MACRO switch

Lens

Aperture switch

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Bottom

Tripod hole

Battery

compartment

lock

Battery compartment cover

BRIGHT ( rightness) control

• BRIGHT control adjusts the rightness of the image on the LCD.

The rightness is set at the factory to the optimum setting, and nor-

mally does not need adjustment. Use BRIGHT control to make ad-

justments after replacing atteries, or any other time you feel the

LCD image rightness is too dark or too light.

Terminals

Terminal panel cover

VIDEO OUT terminal

DIGITAL terminal

AC Power terminal

Opening the Terminal anel Cover

Important!

Make sure that the terminal panel cover is slid fully away as shown in

step 2 a ove efore trying to raise it. Forcing the cover up can seri-

ously damage it.

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Connecting the Wrist Strap

Pass the wrist strap through the hole on

the side of the camera a shown in the

illustration.

Using the Cleaning Cloth

Use the cleaning cloth to wipe finger-

prints and smudges from the LCD and

lens.

• Be sure to avoid applying too much

pressure when wiping the LCD. Too

much pressure can cause permanent

discoloration, a normal images, and

cracks.

Using the Soft Case

Keep the camera in its soft case to pro-

tect it when not in use.

General Guide Getting Acquainted

Operation Reference

To record an image

• Be sure to load atteries (page 25) efore operation.

1. Set to REC.

2. Slide to the right to turn on power.

3. Set to NORMAL.

• Set to MACRO for close-ups. See page 40 for information on

the difference etween NORMAL and MACRO.

4. While viewing the image on the LCD, slowly move the cam-

era so the image appears as you want it.

5. ress the shutter button.

• The message “WAIT” appears on the LCD for a out four

seconds along with the image that was recorded when you

pressed the shutter utton. You can use the camera to take

the next picture after the “WAIT” message disappears.

• The camera can hold up to 96 images in memory

Operation Reference

To view images stored in memory

You can recall images and view them on the LCD.

1. Set to LAY.

2. Slide to the right to turn on power.

• An image appears on the LCD when power comes on.

3. ress [+] to display the next memory page or [–] to display

the previous page.

(2) 1

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To delete images stored in memory

After you delete an image you can store a new one it its place.

2, 6 5

1. Display the image you want to delete (page 19).

2. ress DEL.

• The following steps are performed in accordance with

prompts that appear on the LCD.

3. ress [+].

4. A message appears to confirm that you really want to de-

lete the image.

• To a ort the delete operation without deleting anything,

press DEL here.

5. ress the shutter button to delete the image shown on the

LCD.

6. After you finish deleting all the images you want, press

DEL to quit the delete procedure.

Function Reference

Record Functions

The following descri es features and functions that you can use

when recording images.

Aperture Switch ( age 42)

Use this switch to select from one of two aperture settings and con-

trol the rightness of the image.

NORMAL/MACRO Switch ( age 40)

Select the setting that suits the distance etween the camera and

o ject whose image is eing recorded.

•NORMAL

For normal shots

of scenery,

people, etc.

•MACRO

For close-up

shots.

Low

rightness High

rightness

• on the LCD in-

dicates lighting is

too dim. Change

the aperture switch

setting to [○].

• on the LCD in-

dicates lighting is

too right. Change

the aperture switch

setting to [●].

Getting Acquainted

Exposure Adjustment (page 41)

The camera normally adjusts exposure automatically, using aper-

ture priority AE. You can also perform manual exposure adjust-

ments, while viewing the image on the LCD.

Self-Timer ( age 47)

Press a utton and the shutter releases automatically 10 seconds

later.

Image Number ( age 43)

This value indicates the num er of the next image that will e re-

corded.

Image

num er

Function Reference

layback Functions

The following functions help you view the images stored in memory

quickly and easily.

Memory age Number ( age 52)

This value indicates the num er of the memory page whose con-

tents are currently shown on the LCD.

Multi- age Display ( age 53)

This function lets you view four or nine memory pages at the same

time.

Memory

page num er

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Zoom ( age 57)

This function lets you enlarge a specific part of an image to twice its

original size.

rotect Function ( age 67)

Use this function to protect specific memory pages against eing

deleted.

Auto lay ( age 59)

This function automatically scrolls through the camera’s memory

pages.

Press oth these uttons

at the same time to start

Auto Play.

• • •

Protect

indicator

ower Supply

The QV-10 features a two-way power supply that lets you use either

atteries (AA-size Alkaline) or household AC current.

To load batteries

Be sure that camera power is turned off whenever loading or replac-

ing atteries.

1. Slide the battery compartment lock on the bottom of the

camera in the direction indicated by arrow (1), and swing

open the battery compartment cover as indicated by arrow

(2).

2. Insert four batteries.

Be sure to use only AA-size Alkaline atteries. Never use

manganese atteries (see precautions on the next page).

• Make sure that the positive + and negative - ends of the

atteries are facing correctly.

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3. Close the battery compartment cover.

• Press down on the attery compartment cover at the point

marked A in the near y illustration until the cover locks into

place with a click.

• Make sure that the positive + and negative - ends of the atteries

are facing properly when you load them in the camera.

• Remove atteries from the camera if you do not plan to use it for

more than two weeks.

• Never mix old atteries with new ones.

• Never recharge atteries, never allow direct connection etween

two ends of a attery, and never try to take atteries apart.

• Do not expose atteries to direct heat or dispose of them y urn-

ing. Doing so can create the danger of explosion.

Never load manganese atteries into

the camera! Doing so not only results

in shortened attery life, it also causes

atteries to generate heat that can

cause serious damage to the camera.

Always use Alkaline atteries only.

Battery Handling recautions

Incorrect use or handling of atteries can cause them to leak or urst

and seriously damage your camera. Be sure to note the following

important precautions to avoid pro lems with atteries.

Caution

• Never mix atteries of different types.

• Dead atteries are suscepti le to leakage, which can cause serious

damage to your camera. Remove atteries from the camera as

soon as you notice they are dead.

Standard Battery Life

You can generally expect to get a out 120 minutes of operation from

a fresh set of LR6 (AM3) Alkaline atteries at normal temperature.

Note that attery life is shortened y extreme cold.

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Low Battery Indicator

A low attery indicator ( ) appears on the LCD whenever remain-

ing attery power drops elow a certain level.

When this indicator appears, replace all four atteries with a fresh set

of new ones. Once the low attery indicator appears, you can expect

only a out 10 more minutes of operation efore total power failure.

Flash Memory

The QV-10 features flash memory for storage of images. Flash

memory does not require electrical power to store data, so image

data is retained in memory even when you turn camera power off. If

atteries go dead, simply load a set of new atteries or connect the

AC adaptor and you will e a le to view images in camera memory.

Power Supply

Auto ower Off

Power automatically turns off whenever you do not perform any cam-

era operation for a period of time. Power turns off after a out two

minutes in the Record Mode or after a out five minutes in the Play-

ack Mode.

* To restore power, simply slide the POWER switch to the right as

you normally do.

Important!

The Auto Power Off function does not operate under the following

conditions.

• During Auto Play (page 59)

• When operations are eing performed on a computer connected to

the camera via the camera’s DIGITAL terminal (page 81).

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AD-C60

Using AC ower

To power the camera from standard AC power, use the AC adaptor

(AD-C60) that comes with this camera.

AC Adaptor precautions

• Always e sure to use the AD-C60

AC adaptor only. Using any other

AC adaptor can cause damage to

the camera not covered y the war-

ranty.

• When unplugging the AC adaptor

from the wall socket, e sure to

grasp the adaptor (not the cord).

• Avoid an undue ending, pulling,

and twisting of the AC adaptor's

cord, and never try to lengthen the

cord y splicing it with other wire.

AC outlet

Caution

AC power terminal

Power Supply

• If the power cord should ecome damaged (exposed wires, discon-

nection, etc.), please purchase a new AC adaptor. Use of a dam-

aged power cord may cause fire or electrical shock.

• Be sure to switch power off efore connecting or disconnecting the

adaptor.

• Always turn camera power off efore disconnecting the AC adaptor,

even if the camera has atteries installed. It you don't the camera

will turn off automatically when you disconnect the AC adaptor.

Even so, you run the risk of damaging the camera whenever you

disconnect the AC adaptor without first turning power off.

• The AC adaptor may ecome warm to the touch after extended pe-

riods of use. This is normal and is not cause for alarm.

• After use turn off the power switch of the camera and unplug adap-

tor from the AC outlet.

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Recording Images

Recording Images.............................................. 34