Casio QV-4000 User manual

LCD Digital Camera
QV-4000
User’s Guide
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CONTENTS
E-2
E-6 INTRODUCTION
Quick Reference .......................................................E-6
Getting Ready E-6
Recording an Image E-7
Viewing (Playing Back) an Image E-8
Deleting an Image E-9
Features .................................................................. E-11
Recording Features E-13
Precautions .............................................................E-14
General Precautions E-14
Operating conditions E-15
Condensation E-15
Lens Precautions E-16
About the camera’s backlight… E-16
E-17 GETTING ACQUAINTED
General Guide.........................................................E-17
Front E-17
Back E-18
Side E-19
Bottom E-19
Mode Dials ..............................................................E-20
Using the Control Button.........................................E-21
Monitor Screen Indicators .......................................E-22
REC mode E-22
PLAY mode E-23
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen E-24
Indicator display ......................................................E-24
Operation Indicator Lamp .......................................E-25
Operation/card access lamp E-25
Flash Charge lamp E-26
AF Assist Light/Self-timer Lamp E-26
Using the Bundled Accessories ..............................E-27
Attaching the Neck Strap E-27
Adjusting the Length of the Neck Strap E-27
Using the Lens Cap E-28
Power Requirements ..............................................E-29
Loading Batteries E-29
Battery Handling Precautions E-32
Low Battery Indicator E-33
Using AC Power E-33
Turning the Camera On and Off E-35
Power Save Settings E-35
Memory Cards.........................................................E-37
Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera E-37
Removing a Memory Card from the Camera E-38
Formatting a Memory Card E-39
Memory Card Precautions E-40
IBM Microdrive Precautions E-41
Menu Screens .........................................................E-42
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E-4
Specifying the Exposure Mode ...............................E-82
Full Auto E-82
Program AE E-83
Aperture Priority AE E-84
Shutter Speed Priority AE E-85
Manual Exposure E-87
Using the Continuous Shutter Mode.......................E-88
Using theAEB (Automatic Exposure Bracketing) Mode .. E-89
To configure AEB Mode settings E-89
To record an image using AEB E-90
Creating a Panorama ..............................................E-91
Recording a Movie ..................................................E-93
REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................E-94
Specifying Image Size and Quality E-94
Enhancing Certain Colors E-96
Using the Filter Function E-97
Specifying Color Saturation E-97
Specifying Contrast E-98
Specifying Outline Sharpness E-98
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off E-99
Inserting a Time Stamp into an Image E-100
Specifying Power On Default Settings E-101
Resetting the Camera E-102
Using the Remote Shutter Release ......................E-103
Using an External Flash........................................E-104
External Flash Unit Requirements E-104
Attaching an External Flash Unit E-104
Attaching a Conversion Lens,
Close-up Lens, or Filter ........................................E-106
Installing a Conversion Lens or Close-up Lens E-106
Using a Filter E-108
E-109 PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation.....................................E-109
Playing a Movie.....................................................E-110
Playing a Panorama.............................................. E-111
Enlarging the Playback Image .............................. E-112
Displaying the 9-image View ................................ E-113
Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View E-114
Displaying the Histogram and
Other Image Information ...................................E-115
Using the Slide Show Feature ..............................E-117
Resizing an Image ................................................ E-118
E-119 DELETING IMAGES
Deleting the Displayed Image............................... E-119
Deleting Selected Images .....................................E-120
Deleting All Images in Selected Folders...............E-121
Deleting All Unprotected Images ..........................E-122
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CONTENTS
E-3
Setting the Current Date and Time .........................E-43
Setting the Date and Time E-43
Selecting the Date Format E-44
E-45 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Using the Full Auto Mode........................................E-45
Recording Precautions E-47
Focusing E-47
About Auto Focus E-48
Image Recording when the Batteries are Low E-48
About the REC Mode Monitor Screen E-49
Using Optical Zoom ................................................E-49
Using the Viewfinder for Recording ........................E-51
Using the Self-timer ................................................E-52
Camera Orientation Detection ................................E-53
E-54 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Recording a Single Image (1-Image) .....................E-54
Previewing the Last Image Recorded E-54
Deleting the Last Image Recorded in the REC Mode E-55
Using the Flash .......................................................E-55
Selecting the Flash Mode E-55
Flash Status Indicators E-56
Adjusting the Flash Intensity E-57
Changing the Sync Speed E-57
Selecting a Flash Sync Setting E-58
Precautions when Using Flash E-60
Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................E-61
Using Auto Focus (Multi-area Auto Focus) E-62
Using the Spot Auto Focus Mode E-63
Using the Manual Focus Mode E-64
Using the Infinity Mode E-65
Using the Macro Mode E-65
Using Focus Lock E-66
Expanding the Focus Area E-67
Camera Shake Indicator E-67
Selecting the Metering Mode ..................................E-68
Selecting White Balance .........................................E-69
Adjusting White Balance Manually E-70
Using AE Lock .........................................................E-71
Exposure Compensation.........................................E-72
Using the Histogram ...............................................E-74
Using Digital Zoom..................................................E-75
Instant Setup Using the Best Shot Mode ...............E-76
Copying a Scene from the CD-ROM Best Shot Library E-77
Registering Your Own Best Shot Scenes E-80
Specifying the Location of Best Shot Mode Scenes E-81
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E-5
E-124 MANAGING IMAGES
Folders and Files...................................................E-123
Folders E-123
Files E-124
Protecting Images Against Deletion .....................E-125
Protecting Selected Images E-125
Protecting and Unprotecting All Images
in Selected Folders E-126
Protecting and Unprotecting All Images E-127
DPOF.....................................................................E-127
Making DPOF Settings for Particular Images E-128
Making DPOF Settings for Particular Folders E-129
Making DPOF Settings of All Images
on the Memory Card E-129
PRINT Image Matching.........................................E-130
E-131 OTHER SETTINGS
Changing the Menu Language .............................E-131
Installing a Different Language Set E-131
Turning the Confirmation Beep On and Off ..........E-135
E-136 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT
Connecting to a Television ....................................E-136
Selecting the Video Output Signal Mode E-137
Connecting to a Computer ....................................E-138
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Image Data ....E-140
Memory Card Data E-141
DCF Protocol E-141
Memory Card File Structure E-142
Image Files Supported by the Camera E-143
Precautions when Using a Memory Card
on a Computer E-144
Using the HTML Card Browser .............................E-145
Specifying the Card Browser Type E-145
Viewing Card Browser File Contents E-147
Saving Card Browser Files E-149
E-150 REFERENCE
Camera Menus......................................................E-150
REC mode E-150
PLAY mode E-151
Mode Settings .......................................................E-152
Settings in Each Mode E-152
Drive Mode + Exposure Mode Combinations E-153
Full Auto Mode Settings........................................E-154
Menu Settings E-154
Non-Menu Settings E-154
Troubleshooting.....................................................E-155
Messages E-158
Specifications ........................................................E-160
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CONTENTS
E-2
E-6 INTRODUCTION
Quick Reference .......................................................E-6
Getting Ready E-6
Recording an Image E-7
Viewing (Playing Back) an Image E-8
Deleting an Image E-9
Features .................................................................. E-11
Recording Features E-13
Precautions .............................................................E-14
General Precautions E-14
Operating conditions E-15
Condensation E-15
Lens Precautions E-16
About the cameraÕs backlightÉ E-16
E-17 GETTING ACQUAINTED
General Guide.........................................................E-17
Front E-17
Back E-18
Side E-19
Bottom E-19
Mode Dials ..............................................................E-20
Using the Control Button.........................................E-21
Monitor Screen Indicators .......................................E-22
REC mode E-22
PLAY mode E-23
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen E-24
Indicator display ......................................................E-24
Operation Indicator Lamp .......................................E-25
Operation/card access lamp E-25
Flash Charge lamp E-26
AF Assist Light/Self-timer Lamp E-26
Using the Bundled Accessories ..............................E-27
Attaching the Neck Strap E-27
Adjusting the Length of the Neck Strap E-27
Using the Lens Cap E-28
Power Requirements ..............................................E-29
Loading Batteries E-29
Battery Handling Precautions E-32
Low Battery Indicator E-33
Using AC Power E-33
Turning the Camera On and Off E-35
Power Save Settings E-35
Memory Cards.........................................................E-37
Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera E-37
Removing a Memory Card from the Camera E-38
Formatting a Memory Card E-39
Memory Card Precautions E-40
IBM Microdrive Precautions E-41
Menu Screens .........................................................E-42
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E-4
Specifying the Exposure Mode ...............................E-82
Full Auto E-82
Program AE E-83
Aperture Priority AE E-84
Shutter Speed Priority AE E-85
Manual Exposure E-87
Using the Continuous Shutter Mode.......................E-88
Using theAEB (Automatic Exposure Bracketing) Mode .. E-89
To configure AEB Mode settings E-89
To record an image using AEB E-90
Creating a Panorama ..............................................E-91
Recording a Movie ..................................................E-93
REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................E-94
Specifying Image Size and Quality E-94
Enhancing Certain Colors E-96
Using the Filter Function E-97
Specifying Color Saturation E-97
Specifying Contrast E-98
Specifying Outline Sharpness E-98
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off E-99
Inserting a Time Stamp into an Image E-100
Specifying Power On Default Settings E-101
Resetting the Camera E-102
Using the Remote Shutter Release ......................E-103
Using an External Flash........................................E-104
External Flash Unit Requirements E-104
Attaching an External Flash Unit E-104
Attaching a Conversion Lens,
Close-up Lens, or Filter ........................................E-106
Installing a Conversion Lens or Close-up Lens E-106
Using a Filter E-108
E-109 PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation.....................................E-109
Playing a Movie.....................................................E-110
Playing a Panorama.............................................. E-111
Enlarging the Playback Image .............................. E-112
Displaying the 9-image View ................................ E-113
Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View E-114
Displaying the Histogram and
Other Image Information ...................................E-115
Using the Slide Show Feature ..............................E-117
Resizing an Image ................................................ E-118
E-119 DELETING IMAGES
Deleting the Displayed Image............................... E-119
Deleting Selected Images .....................................E-120
Deleting All Images in Selected Folders...............E-121
Deleting All Unprotected Images ..........................E-122
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CONTENTS
E-3
Setting the Current Date and Time .........................E-43
Setting the Date and Time E-43
Selecting the Date Format E-44
E-45 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Using the Full Auto Mode........................................E-45
Recording Precautions E-47
Focusing E-47
About Auto Focus E-48
Image Recording when the Batteries are Low E-48
About the REC Mode Monitor Screen E-49
Using Optical Zoom ................................................E-49
Using the Viewfinder for Recording ........................E-51
Using the Self-timer ................................................E-52
Camera Orientation Detection ................................E-53
E-54 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Recording a Single Image (1-Image) .....................E-54
Previewing the Last Image Recorded E-54
Deleting the Last Image Recorded in the REC Mode E-55
Using the Flash .......................................................E-55
Selecting the Flash Mode E-55
Flash Status Indicators E-56
Adjusting the Flash Intensity E-57
Changing the Sync Speed E-57
Selecting a Flash Sync Setting E-58
Precautions when Using Flash E-60
Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................E-61
Using Auto Focus (Multi-area Auto Focus) E-62
Using the Spot Auto Focus Mode E-63
Using the Manual Focus Mode E-64
Using the Infinity Mode E-65
Using the Macro Mode E-65
Using Focus Lock E-66
Expanding the Focus Area E-67
Camera Shake Indicator E-67
Selecting the Metering Mode ..................................E-68
Selecting White Balance .........................................E-69
Adjusting White Balance Manually E-70
Using AE Lock .........................................................E-71
Exposure Compensation.........................................E-72
Using the Histogram ...............................................E-74
Using Digital Zoom..................................................E-75
Instant Setup Using the Best Shot Mode ...............E-76
Copying a Scene from the CD-ROM Best Shot Library E-77
Registering Your Own Best Shot Scenes E-80
Specifying the Location of Best Shot Mode Scenes E-81
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E-5
E-124 MANAGING IMAGES
Folders and Files...................................................E-123
Folders E-123
Files E-124
Protecting Images Against Deletion .....................E-125
Protecting Selected Images E-125
Protecting and Unprotecting All Images
in Selected Folders E-126
Protecting and Unprotecting All Images E-127
DPOF.....................................................................E-127
Making DPOF Settings for Particular Images E-128
Making DPOF Settings for Particular Folders E-129
Making DPOF Settings of All Images
on the Memory Card E-129
PRINT Image Matching.........................................E-130
E-131 OTHER SETTINGS
Changing the Menu Language .............................E-131
Installing a Different Language Set E-131
Turning the Confirmation Beep On and Off ..........E-135
E-136 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT
Connecting to a Television ....................................E-136
Selecting the Video Output Signal Mode E-137
Connecting to a Computer ....................................E-138
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Image Data ....E-140
Memory Card Data E-141
DCF Protocol E-141
Memory Card File Structure E-142
Image Files Supported by the Camera E-143
Precautions when Using a Memory Card
on a Computer E-144
Using the HTML Card Browser .............................E-145
Specifying the Card Browser Type E-145
Viewing Card Browser File Contents E-147
Saving Card Browser Files E-149
E-150 REFERENCE
Camera Menus......................................................E-150
REC mode E-150
PLAY mode E-151
Mode Settings .......................................................E-152
Settings in Each Mode E-152
Drive Mode + Exposure Mode Combinations E-153
Full Auto Mode Settings........................................E-154
Menu Settings E-154
Non-Menu Settings E-154
Troubleshooting.....................................................E-155
Messages E-158
Specifications ........................................................E-160
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INTRODUCTION
E-6
Getting Ready
2
Load batteries.
Set the current time and date.
(page E-29)
3
Insert the memory card. (page E-37)
(page E-43)
1
12
3
12 3
Quick Reference
INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
E-7
1
Remove the lens cap
from the lens.
4
5
Align the power/func-
tion switch with .
2
Point the camera at the subject,
compose the image on the monitor
screen, and press the shutter re-
lease button half way to focus the
image.
Align the exposure
mode dial with
(Full Auto Mode).
3
Align the drive mode dial
with (1-Image).
6
After confirming that the Auto
Focus operation is complete (the
operation lamp lights green),
press the shutter release button
all the way down to record the
image.
Recording an Image (page E-45)
Use the Diopter Dial to adjust the view through
the viewfinder to suit your particular eyesight.
(page E-51)
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INTRODUCTION
E-8
Viewing (Playing Back) an Image (page E-109)
Align the
power/function
switch with .
Rock the control
button to the left or
right to scroll through
stored images on the
monitor screen.
2
1
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INTRODUCTION
E-9
Deleting an Image (page E-119)
Double check to
make sure that you
really want to
delete the image
you selected.
•You can exit the image
delete operation by
pressing AE-L .
Rock the control
button down to
select “Yes” and
then click the
control button.
Press AE-L .
Rock the control
button to the left or
right to scroll through
stored images and
display the one you
want to delete.
Align the
power/function
switch with . 2
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5
3
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INTRODUCTION
E-10
•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-4000.
•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
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