Casio QV-4000 1 User Manual

LCD Digital CameraQV-4000User’s GuideECongratulationsupon yourselection of thenew CASIODigital Camera.To get the mostout of your newCASIO DigitalCamer

INTRODUCTIONE-10• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibilityfor any damage or loss resulting from the use of thismanual.• CASIO COMPUTER CO.,

INTRODUCTIONE-11Features• High-resolution 4.13-megapixel CCDRecord images that capture everything from delicate skintone nuances to all the fine detai

INTRODUCTIONE-12• DCF Data StorageDCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storageprotocol provides image inter-compatibility with printersand ot

INTRODUCTIONE-13Recording FeaturesBest Shot Modepage E-76Five focus modesMulti-area AF, Spot AF, Manual, Infinity, Macropage E-62 to E-65Three meterin

INTRODUCTIONE-14PrecautionsGeneral PrecautionsBe sure to observe the following important precautionswhenever using the QV-4000.All references in this

INTRODUCTIONE-15Operating conditions• This camera is designed for use in temperatures rangingfrom 0°C to 40°C.• Do not use or keep the camera in the f

INTRODUCTIONE-16About the camera’s backlight…• The camera is equipped with a fluorescent light source toprovide the back lighting for its LCD.• The no

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-17GETTING ACQUAINTEDThis section contains important information you should know when trying to operate the camera.General GuideThe

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-18Back (Flash) button(page E-55) (Self-Timer) button(page E-52)MENU button(page E-42)DISP button(page E-24)Zoom controller (Enla

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-19Open Terminal Panel CoverSide BottomTripodscrew holeBattery compartmentcover lock (page E-29)Memory card slotcover (pages E-37,

CONTENTSE-2E-6INTRODUCTIONQuick Reference ... E-6Getting Ready E-6Recording an Image E-7Viewing (P

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-20Mode DialsExposure mode dialDrive mode dial Drive mode dial Exposure mode dialAEB Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) page E-89Cont

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-21Using the Control ButtonThe control button is used to select menu items and executefunction. The following are the terms used in

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-22Focus frame • Focusing complete: Green• Focusing failed: RedNo memory card alert Focus Mode indicatorMulti-area Auto FocusSpot A

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-23PLAY modeImage protection indicatorFolder numberFile numberImage sizeQualityBatterycapacityDate and timeWhite balance indicatorD

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-24Changing the Contents of the MonitorScreenUse DISP to cycle through monitor screen information set-tings as shown below.Histogra

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-25Operation Indicator LampOperation/card access lampThe operation/card access lampshows the operational status ofthe camera as des

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-26Flash Charge lampThe flash charge lamp also lightsand flashes during a record op-eration as described below.IMPORTANT!• When bat

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-27IMPORTANT!• Be sure to keep the neck strap around your neck whenusing the camera to protect against accidentally drop-ping it.•

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-28Using the Lens CapAlways keep the lens cap on the lens whenever you are notusing the camera. Always leave the lens cap on the le

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-29Power RequirementsYour camera features a two-way power supply that lets youuse either AA-size batteries or household AC current.

CONTENTSE-3Setting the Current Date and Time ...E-43Setting the Date and Time E-43Selecting the Date Format E-44E-45BASIC IMAGE

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-30● Tips for Prolonging Battery Life• Use to turn off the flash when you are not using it (pageE-55).• You can also use the powe

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-31● About rechargeable batteriesUse only the nickel-metal hydride batteries (NP-H3) that arespecifically recommended for this came

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-32• Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan to useit for more than two weeks.• Never recharge non-rechargeable type ba

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-33Using AC PowerUse the adaptor as shown below to power the camera from ahousehold power outlet.• AC Adaptor: AD-C620 (Option)• AC

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-34• Be sure to turn off power before connecting or disconnect-ing the adaptor.• Always turn camera power off before disconnecting

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-35Power Save SettingsThe settings described below let you specify sleep and autopower off trigger times that help to conserve valu

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-36To configure power save settings1.Align the power/function switch with .2.Press MENU.3.Rock the control button up or down to se

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-372.With the side of the memory card that has anarrow marked facing towards the memory cardslot cover, slide the card into the cam

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-385.Close the memory card slot cover.IMPORTANT!• Insert only memory cards into the memory card slot.Inserting any other type of ca

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-39Formatting a Memory CardYou can format a memory card to delete all of the datastored on it.IMPORTANT!• Formatting a memory card

CONTENTSE-4Specifying the Exposure Mode ...E-82Full Auto E-82Program AE E-83Aperture Priority AE E-84Shutter Speed Priorit

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-40Memory Card Precautions• Images cannot be recorded with this camera unless amemory card is installed in it.• Be sure to use only

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-41• A Microdrive consumes much more electrical power than aCompactFlash card. Depending on how a Microdrive isused, it can greatly

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-42Menu ScreensPressing MENU displays the menu screen. The contents ofthe menu screen depend on whether you are in the PLAYmode or

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-43Setting the Date and Time1.Align the power/function switch with or .2.Press MENU.3.Select “Date” and then rock the control but

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-44Selecting the Date FormatYou can use the following procedure to select one of thethree different date formats.1.Align the power/

BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGE-455.Compose the image as you view it on the moni-tor screen.• If you prefer to use the optical viewfinder to composethe image,

BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGE-46• You can find out the status ofthe Auto Focus operation bychecking the color of thefocus frame and the status ofthe operatio

BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGE-47Recording Precautions• Never remove the camera’s batteries, disconnect the ACadaptor, or remove the memory card from the came

BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGE-48Image Recording when the Batteries are LowTo protect against unexpected loss of image data, each im-age is recorded directly

BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGE-49About the REC Mode Monitor Screen• The actual image is recorded and saved in accordancewith the image quality setting current

CONTENTSE-5E-124MANAGING IMAGESFolders and Files...E-123Folders E-123Files E-124Protecting Images Agai

BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGE-50NOTES• Changing the optical zoom factor also affects the lensaperture value.• The lens aperture value indicated on the camera

BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGE-51• You can use the Diopter Dial to adjust the image inviewfinder screen to your eyesight.Using the Viewfinder for RecordingThe

BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGE-52Select this setting:No display10SEC2SECTo do this:Turn the self-timer offRecord 10 seconds after theshutter release button is

BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGE-53— When recording portrait orientation images, positionthe camera so it is standing up as straight as possible,as shown in the

INTRODUCTIONE-6Getting Ready2Load batteries.Set the current time and date.(page E-29)3Insert the memory card.(page E-37)(page E-43)112312 3Quick Refer

INTRODUCTIONE-71Remove the lens cap from the lens.45Align the power/func-tion switch with .2Point the camera at the subject, compose the image o

INTRODUCTIONE-8Viewing (Playing Back) an Image (page E-109)Align the power/function switch with .Rock the control button to the left or right to

INTRODUCTIONE-9Deleting 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