Casio QV-5700 User's Guide

Digital CameraQV-5700User’s GuideEK822PCM1DMXCongratulationsupon yourselection of thenew CASIODigital Camera.To get the mostout of your newCASIO Digit

INTRODUCTION10• The contents of this manual are subject to change withoutnotice.• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibilityfor any damage or

INTRODUCTION11Features• High-resolution 5.0 megapixel CCD (5.36 million total pixels)Record images that capture everything from delicate skintone nuan

INTRODUCTION12• DCF Data StorageDCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storageprotocol provides image inter-compatibility with printersand othe

INTRODUCTION13Recording FeaturesBest Shot Modepage 76Five focus modesMulti-area AF, Spot AF, Manual, Infinity, Macropage 62 to 65Three metering modesM

INTRODUCTION14PrecautionsGeneral PrecautionsBe sure to observe the following important precautionswhenever using the QV-5700.All references in this ma

INTRODUCTION15Operating conditions• This camera is designed for use in temperatures rangingfrom 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).• Do not use or keep the c

INTRODUCTION16About the camera’s backlight…• The camera is equipped with a fluorescent light source toprovide the back lighting for its LCD.• The norm

GETTING ACQUAINTED17GETTING ACQUAINTEDShutter releasebutton(page 45)Viewfinder(page 51)Flash(page 55)Terminal panel cover(page 19)Power/functionswitch

GETTING ACQUAINTED18Back (Flash) button(page 55) (Self-Timer) button(page 52)MENU button(page 42)DISP button(page 24)Zoom controller (Enlarge/Nine I

GETTING ACQUAINTED19Open Terminal Panel CoverSide BottomTripodscrew holeBattery compartmentcover lock (page 29)Memory card slotcover (pages 37, 38)DC

INTRODUCTION2INTRODUCTIONContents2 INTRODUCTIONQuick Reference ... 6Getting Ready 6Recording an

GETTING ACQUAINTED20Mode DialsExposure mode dialDrive mode dial Drive mode dial Exposure mode dialAEB Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) page 89Continuo

GETTING ACQUAINTED21Using the Control ButtonThe control button is used to select menu items and executefunction. The following are the terms used in t

GETTING ACQUAINTED22Focus frame • Focusing complete: Green• Focusing failed: RedNo memory card alert Focus Mode indicatorMulti-area Auto FocusSpot Aut

GETTING ACQUAINTED23PLAY modeImage protection indicatorFolder numberFile numberImage sizeQualityBatterycapacityDate and timeWhite balance indicatorDay

GETTING ACQUAINTED24Changing the Contents of the MonitorScreenUse DISP to cycle through monitor screen information set-tings as shown below.Histogram

GETTING ACQUAINTED25Operation Indicator LampOperation/card access lampThe operation/card access lampshows the operational status ofthe camera as descr

GETTING ACQUAINTED26Flash Charge lampThe flash charge lamp also lightsand flashes during a record op-eration as described below. IMPORTANT! • When bat

GETTING ACQUAINTED27 IMPORTANT! • Be sure to keep the neck strap around your neck whenusing the camera to protect against accidentally drop-ping it.•

GETTING ACQUAINTED28Using the Lens CapAlways keep the lens cap on the lens whenever you are notusing the camera. Always leave the lens cap on the lens

GETTING ACQUAINTED29Power RequirementsYour camera features a two-way power supply that lets youuse either AA-size batteries or household AC current.

INTRODUCTION3Using the Infinity Mode 65Using the Macro Mode 65Using Focus Lock 66Expanding the Focus Area 67Camera Shake Indicator 67Selecting the Met

GETTING ACQUAINTED30● Tips for Prolonging Battery Life• Use to turn off the flash when you are not using it (page55).• You can also use the power sa

GETTING ACQUAINTED31● About rechargeable batteriesUse only the nickel-metal hydride batteries (NP-H3) that arespecifically recommended for this camera

GETTING ACQUAINTED32• Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan to useit for more than two weeks.• Never recharge non-rechargeable type batt

GETTING ACQUAINTED33Using AC PowerUse the adaptor as shown below to power the camera from ahousehold power outlet.• AC Adaptor: AD-C620 (Option)• AC A

GETTING ACQUAINTED34• Be sure to turn off power before connecting or disconnect-ing the adaptor.• Always turn camera power off before disconnecting th

GETTING ACQUAINTED35Power Save SettingsThe settings described below let you specify sleep and autopower off trigger times that help to conserve valuab

GETTING ACQUAINTED36To configure power save settings1.Align the power/function switch with .2.Press MENU.3.Rock the control button up or down to sele

GETTING ACQUAINTED372.With the side of the memory card that has anarrow marked facing towards the memory cardslot cover, slide the card into the camer

GETTING ACQUAINTED385.Close the memory card slot cover. IMPORTANT! • Insert only memory cards into the memory card slot.Inserting any other type of ca

GETTING ACQUAINTED39Formatting a Memory CardYou can format a memory card to delete all of the datastored on it. IMPORTANT! • Formatting a memory card

INTRODUCTION4Recording a Movie ... 93REC Mode Camera Settings ...

GETTING ACQUAINTED40Memory Card Precautions• Images cannot be recorded with this camera unless amemory card is installed in it.• Be sure to use only C

GETTING ACQUAINTED41• A Microdrive consumes much more electrical power than aCompactFlash card. Depending on how a Microdrive isused, it can greatly r

GETTING ACQUAINTED42Menu ScreensPressing MENU displays the menu screen. The contents ofthe menu screen depend on whether you are in the PLAYmode or RE

GETTING ACQUAINTED43Setting the Date and Time1.Align the power/function switch with or .2.Press MENU.3.Select “Date” and then rock the control butto

GETTING ACQUAINTED44Selecting the Date FormatYou can use the following procedure to select one of thethree different date formats.1.Align the power/fu

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING454.Align the power/functionswitch with .: Turns on power andenters the REC mode.: Turns on power andenters the PLAY mode.OFF :

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING467.After confirming thatthe image is in focus,press the shutterrelease button all theway down to record theimage.• Recorded imag

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING47Recording Precautions• Never remove the camera’s batteries, disconnect the ACadaptor, or remove the memory card from the camera

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING48Image Recording when the Batteries are LowTo protect against unexpected loss of image data, each im-age is recorded directly to

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING49About the REC Mode Monitor Screen• The actual image is recorded and saved in accordancewith the image quality setting currently

INTRODUCTION5DPOF... 127Making DPOF Settings for Particular Images 128Making DPOF

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING50 NOTES • Changing the optical zoom factor also affects the lensaperture value.• The lens aperture value indicated on the camera

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING51• You can use the Diopter Dial to adjust the image inviewfinder screen to your eyesight.Using the Viewfinder for RecordingThe i

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING52Select this setting:No display10SEC2SECTo do this:Turn the self-timer offRecord 10 seconds after theshutter release button is p

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING53— When recording portrait orientation images, positionthe camera so it is standing up as straight as possible,as shown in the i

INTRODUCTION6Getting Ready2Load batteries.Set the current time and date.(page 29)3Insert the memory card.(page 37)(page 43)112312 3Quick Reference

INTRODUCTION71Remove the lens cap from the lens.45Align the power/func-tion switch with .2Point the camera at the subject, compose the image on

INTRODUCTION8Viewing (Playing Back) an Image (page 109)Align the power/function switch with .Rock the control button to the left or right to scro

INTRODUCTION9Deleting an Image (page 119)Double check to make sure that you really want to delete the image you selected. • You can exit the image del