Casio QV-8000SX User manual

LCD Digital Camera
User’s Guide
QV-8000SX
English

E-2
QUICK REFERENCE
The section provides a general outline of operational procedures.
Loading Batteries (page E-38)
Setting the Current Date and Time (page E-44)
On the bottom of the camera,
slide the battery compartment
cover lock towards the front
of the camera (11
11
1) to release
the cover.
Grasping both sides of the
battery compartment cover,
swing it open (2 32 3
2 32 3
2 3).
Load batteries so their plus (+) and minus (–)
ends are facing as shown in the illustration.
Close the battery compartment cover (1212
1212
12 ),
and then slide the battery compartment cover
lock towards the back of the camera to lock the
cover in place (33
33
3).
21
LOCK
32
1
• Be sure to use the
procedure on page
E-44 to set the time
and date before us-
ing the camera for
the first time.
• File name assign-
ment and time
stamping will not
be performed cor-
rectly if the time
and date are wrong.
LOCK
12
3
3

E-3
QUICK REFERENCE
Recording Images (page E-46)
4
1
5
3
Slide the Function
Switch to REC.
2
Set the dial to
for normal recording.
After confirming that the Auto Focus
operation is complete (the operation lamp
lights green), press the shutter button all
the way down to record the image.
Slide the POWER Switch in
the direction indicated by
arrow to turn on the camera.
After composing the image on the
monitor screen, press the shutter but-
ton about half way and hold it there.
* The camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically
focuses the image.
Operation
lamp

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QUICK REFERENCE
Playing Back Images (page E-79)
3
2
1
Slide the POWER Switch in the
direction indicated by arrow.
• The image you recorded appears
on the monitor screen.
Use [+] and [–] to scroll
through the images stored
in camera memory.
Slide the Function
Switch to PLAY.

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QUICK REFERENCE
Deleting Images (page E-92)
2
Press MENU.
5
Press DISP.
Use [+] and [–] to select
“Yes”, and then press the
shutter button.
4
3
Double check to
make sure that
you really want to
delete the image
you selected.
Press MENU to exit
the image delete
operation.
*
1
Slide the Function
Switch to PLAY.
Use [+] and [–] to select
“Delete”, and then press the
shutter button.
Use [+] and [–] to select
“Select”, and then press the
shutter button.
Use [+] and [–] to select an
image you want to delete and
then press the shutter button.
Selected images are indicated
by .
• Note that the first time you display an
image its icon is turned on.

CONTENTS
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations upon your selection of the QV-8000SX LCD Digital Camera.
To get the most out of the QV-8000SX, be sure to carefully read this manual and follow the instructions contained in it.
E-2 QUICK REFERENCE
E-9 FEATURES
E-14 PRECAUTIONS
E-18 UNPACKING
Using the Lens Cap .................................................E-19
Attaching the Strap ..................................................E-19
Using the Soft Case.................................................E-21
Using the Wired Remote Controller .........................E-21
E-24 GENERAL GUIDE
Lens .........................................................................E-24
Top and Display .......................................................E-25
Bottom .....................................................................E-26
Dial ..........................................................................E-27
E-30 MONITOR SCREEN
Recording Mode ......................................................E-30
Playback Mode ........................................................E-31
Menu Screens .........................................................E-32
E-34 MEMORY CARDS
Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera ..............E-34
Removing a Memory Card from the Camera...........E-35
Formatting a Memory Card......................................E-36
E-38 POWER SUPPLY
Loading Batteries.....................................................E-38
Using AC Power ...................................................... E-41
Power Save Settings ...............................................E-42
E-44 SETTING THE CURRENT DATE AND TIME
Setting the Date and Time .......................................E-44
Selecting the Date Format .......................................E-45
E-46 RECORDING
Using the Shutter Button .........................................E-46
Basic Recording Operation......................................E-46
Using Focus Lock ....................................................E-49
Using the Flash........................................................E-50
Changing the Lens Orientation ................................E-52
Quality Settings .......................................................E-53
Exposure Compensation .........................................E-54
E-56 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Using Quick Shutter.................................................E-56
Continuous Recording .............................................E-57
Using the Zoom Features ........................................E-58
Manual Focus ..........................................................E-59
Infinity Mode Recording ...........................................E-60
Using the Macro Mode ............................................E-61
Movie Recording......................................................E-61
Panorama Recording...............................................E-64
Night Scene Mode ...................................................E-65

CONTENTS
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Landscape Mode Recording....................................E-66
Monochrome and Sepia Recording .........................E-66
Portrait Recording....................................................E-67
Using the Self-timer .................................................E-68
Using the Timer ....................................................... E-69
Shutter Speed Priority Image Recording .................E-70
Aperture Priority Image Recording ..........................E-71
Performing Manual White Balance ..........................E-72
Recording Made Power On Settings .......................E-73
Using the Record Menus .........................................E-75
E-79 PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation .......................................E-79
Playing Back a Movie ..............................................E-80
Panorama Playback ................................................E-81
Using Zoom .............................................................E-82
Displaying Nine Images ...........................................E-83
Slide Show...............................................................E-84
Screen Saver ........................................................... E-85
Using the Playback Menus ......................................E-86
E-88 FOLDER TYPES
Memory Card Folder Precautions............................E-88
Selecting a Folder for Playback ...............................E-89
E-90 IMAGE PROTECTION
Protecting and Unprotecting a Single Image ...........E-90
Protecting and Unprotecting Folders .......................E-91
Protecting and Unprotecting
All Images on a Memory Card .............................E-91
E-92 DELETING IMAGES
Deleting a Single Image ..........................................E-92
Deleting All the Images in a Folder ..........................E-93
Deleting All Unprotected Images .............................E-94
E-95 DPOF
Printing Specific Images ..........................................E-95
Printing All the Images in a Folder ...........................E-96
Printing All Images ................................................... E-97
E-98 CONNECTIONS
E-99 CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT
Connecting to a Television.......................................E-99
Connecting to a Computer.....................................E-100
E-103 USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR
COMPUTER
Setting Up to Access CompactFlash Card
Contents From Your Computer ..........................E-103
Memory Card Data ................................................E-104
Card Browser.........................................................E-106
E-112 TROUBLESHOOTING
E-116 MESSAGES
E-118 SPECIFICATIONS

CONTENTS
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• 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-8000SX.
• 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.
• COMPACTFLASH™ and logo are registered trade-
marks of SanDisk Corporation.
• Other company, product and service names used herein
may also be trademarks or service marks of others.
• The USB driver uses software by Phoenix Technologies
Ltd.
Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997
Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved.

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FEATURES
FEATURES
Simple image management (page E-106)
Images are stored on a large-capacity CompactFlash memory
card. A new Card Browser feature produces thumbnails of all
images on a card quickly and easily.
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page E-95)
Images can be easily printed in the sequence you want using
a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used by pro-
fessional print services when specifying images to produce
prints.
Continuous recording (page E-57)
Continuous recording of high-quality images at 0.25-second
intervals is just like have a motor drive on the camera.
DCF Data Storage (page E-104)
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage proto-
col provides image inter-compatibility between the digital
camera and printers.

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FEATURES
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Movie and panorama images (pages E-80, 81)
A buffer lets you
capture images of
events that
occurred before
you pressed the
shutter button.
A built-in function
lets you combine
up to nine images
into breathtaking
panoramas.
CASIO original metering system
Light metering includes innovative multi-pattern metering.
Megapixel CCD
Images are recorded by a 1.31-megapixel CCD for amazing
resolution and clarity.
Some slight image noise may be caused when using slow
shutter speeds.
Easy-to-understand graphic interface (page E-32)
All camera operations can be performed on graphic based in-
teractive menu screens. CASIO high-resolution HAST LCD
makes screen images clearer and more colorful than ever be-
fore.
Easy connection to other devices (page E-99)
USB, DIGITAL, and VIDEO OUT terminals provide easy con-
nection to other devices.
Notebook
Computer
Desktop
Computer
TV