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

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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

E-4
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
E-7
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.

E-9
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
WT
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

E-11
FEATURES
32X zoom is produced using 8X optical zoom
together with 4X digital zoom.
Landscape Mode
Night Scene
Macro Feature
Portrait Mode
Shutter Speed Priority
page E-58
page E-66
page E-65
page E-61
page E-67
page E-70

E-12
FEATURES
Aperture Priority
page E-71
Self-timer
Timer
Date and Time Stamping
9-image Screen
Slide Show
99/9/12
page E-68
page E-69
page E-44
page E-83
page E-84

E-13
FEATURES
Image Protection
page E-90
Display Zoom
page E-82
Wired Remote Controller
page E-21

PRECAUTIONS
E-14
PRECAUTIONS
General Precautions
Be sure to observe the following important precautions
whenever using the QV-8000SX.
All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the cam-
era” refer to the CASIO QV-8000SX 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 driver’s vi-
sion and create the danger of accident.
• Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject’s
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.
• Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera,
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.
• 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 camera’s 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.

PRECAUTIONS
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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
Condensation
• 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.
• Never open the battery compartment cover, disconnect the
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.

PRECAUTIONS
E-16
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.
Monitor Screen
Recording
• The image shown on the monitor screen during recording
is intended for composition purposes only, so its quality
does not match that of the image as it is recorded. The
image is recorded in accordance with the quality setting
made with the procedure under “Quality Settings” on page
E-53.
• A dimly lit subject can slow down monitor screen refresh or
cause static in the displayed image.
Playback
This camera is designed for high-speed scrolling of images
during playback. Because of this, the playback image that
initially appears on the monitor screen does not show the full
resolution of the image as recorded. When you stop at the
image you want, the monitor screen refreshes and shows
the image in its full resolution.

PRECAUTIONS
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Lens
• Camera performance can be adversely affected by finger-
prints or dirt on the lens surface. Never touch the lens sur-
face with your fingers.
• Should the lens become dirty, use a blower to blow off dirt
and dust, or a soft, dry cloth to wipe off the lens.
Date Setting
No data setting is made before the camera is shipped from
the factory. Be sure to use the procedure on page E-44 to set
the time and date before using the camera for the first time.
File name assignment and time stamping will not be per-
formed correctly if the time and date are wrong.

E-18
UNPACKING
UNPACKING
Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer
as soon as possible.
Camera
Soft case
Memory card (8 MB)
Loaded in the camera when you
purchase it.
Lens cap
Attached to the lens.
2-Way Shoulder/
Wrist Strap
Video cable Manual
CD-ROM
Wired Remote Controller Lithium Battery for wired
remote controller (CR2025)
Data Transfer CableSpecial USB cable
Alkaline batteries
(AA-size x 4)
• Basic Reference • Bundled Software
User’s Manual

E-19
UNPACKING
Using the Lens Cap
Be sure to affix the lens cap whenever you are not using the
camera. When affixing the lens cap, position it as shown in
the illustration and press at the points indicated by the ar-
rows.
Clip
Attaching the Strap
The two-way strap that comes with the camera can be used
either as a shoulder strap or a wrist strap. Pass the wrist
strap through the hole on the side of the camera as shown in
the illustration.
• A clip on the back of the lens cap lets you fasten it to the
camera strap.

E-20
UNPACKING
Using the Strap as a Wrist Strap
Detach the upper strap from the main strap (Figure 1), and
then attach the two buckles of the main strap to each other
(Figure 2).
Press the buckles together until they snap securely into
place.
Upper strap
Main strap
(Figure 1) (Figure 2)
Using the Strap as a Shoulder Strap
Attach the strap to the camera so the shoulder pad is on the
inside of the loop.
IMPORTANT!
• Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist whenever
using the camera to protect against accidentally drop-
ping it.
• The supplied strap is intended for use with this cam-
era only. Do not use for any other application.
• Never swing the camera around by the strap.
• Allowing the camera to swing freely from your neck
can result in damage to the camera due to its bumping
against other objects. It also creates the danger of the
camera becoming caught in a door or on other ob-
jects, resulting in personal injury.