Casio QV-2400UX User Manual

LCD Digital CameraUser’s GuideQV-2400UX / QV-2900UX• All example procedures in this User’s Guide are based on the QV-2400UX. The same procedures also

INTRODUCTIONE-10Deleting Images (page E-110)CARDPOWERON/OFFWTMENUPLAYRECSHIFTINFOMFRESIZE24Press .3Use [+] (forward) and [–] (back) to scroll

INTRODUCTIONE-11• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibilityfor any damage or loss resulting from the use of thismanual.• CASIO COMPUTER CO.,

INTRODUCTIONE-12Features• High-resolution 2.11-megapixel CCD• 1.8-inch low-glare color LCD (HAST)• 12X zoom: 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom (QV-2400

INTRODUCTIONE-13Recording Featurespage E-64Portrait Mode Best Shot Modepage E-67page E-65Landscape Mode Movie Modepage E-73page E-66Night Scene Mode P

INTRODUCTIONE-14page E-76Interval ModeFour exposure modesProgram AE, aperture priority AE, shutter speed priorityAE, manual exposurepages E-78 to E-83

INTRODUCTIONE-15PrecautionsGeneral PrecautionsBe sure to observe the following important precautionswhenever using the QV-2400UX or the QV-2900UX.All

INTRODUCTIONE-16Operating 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-17About the camera’s backlight…• The camera is equipped with a fluorescent light source toprovide the back lighting for its LCD.• The no

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-18This section contains important information you should know when trying to operate the camera.General GuideThe following illustr

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-19CARDPOWERON/OFFWTMENUPLAYRECSHIFTINFOMFRESIZE (Flash/Folder) button(pages E-53, 116)/ /MF RESIZE(Focus/Resize)button (pages E-

INTRODUCTIONE-2Special video cableMemory card (8 MBCompactFlash card )Loaded in the camera whenyou purchase it.Special USB cableINTRODUCTIONTo get the

E-20GETTING ACQUAINTEDPUSH OPENPOWERMENUUSB VIDEO OUTDC IN 6VDIGITALON/OFFWTDIGITAL terminal(page E-126)USB port(page E-126)DC IN 6V terminal(page E-3

E-21GETTING ACQUAINTEDLensThe swivel lens mechanism lets you easily aim at the angleyou want, without changing the position of the camera body.Changin

E-22GETTING ACQUAINTEDConversionLens Adaptor(LU-8A)Installing a Conversion LensOptionally available conversion lenses change the focal dis-tance, whic

E-23GETTING ACQUAINTED• Setting the camera to wide-angle zoom while the TeleConversion Lens causes shadows around the periph-ery of the image. This is

E-24GETTING ACQUAINTEDLens Precautions• Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can inter-fere with proper image recording. Never touch t

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-25QualityFINE, NORMAL, ECONOMY, TIFFAuto Focus frame • Focusing complete: Green• Focusing failed: RedNo memory card loadedwarning

E-26GETTING ACQUAINTEDWhite balance(Auto)(Daylight)(Shade)(Tungsten)(Fluorescent)(Manual)Metering Mode indicator(multi)(center)(spot)Exposure Mode ind

E-27GETTING ACQUAINTEDRecording ModeindicatorExposure ModeindicatorIMPORTANT!• The above indicators may not appear when viewingimages recorded using a

E-28GETTING ACQUAINTEDREC mode• The camera is ready to record when the lamp is off.LampColorGreenAmberRedOnAuto focus operationcompleteMonitor screent

E-29GETTING ACQUAINTEDPLAY modeLampColorGreenRedOn––FlashingPlease Wait(after power on)Delete operation inprogressImage protectionoperation in progres

INTRODUCTIONE-3ContentsE-2INTRODUCTIONUnpacking ... E-2Contents ...

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-30Using the Bundled AccessoriesUsing the Lens CapAlways keep the lens cap on the lens whenever you are notusing the camera.Small l

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-31Using the Soft CaseKeep the camera in its soft case to protect it when not in use. QV-2400UXIMPORTANT!• Never put any other obj

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-321.While holding down the re-lease button on the batterycompartment cover (on thebottom of the camera),slide the cover in the dir

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-33● Tips for Prolonging Battery Life• Use the button to turn off the flash when you are notusing it.• You can also use the pow

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-34● About rechargeable batteriesUse only the nickel-metal hydride batteries (NP-H3) that areavailable from your dealer as options

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-35Low Battery IndicatorThe following shows how the battery capacity indicator onthe monitor screen and the indicator display chang

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-36AC Adaptor precautions• Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage isoutside the rating marked on the AC adaptor.Doing so can

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-37Turning the Camera On and OffSliding the POWER ON/OFF switchto the right toggles camera power onand off.POWERON/OFFPOWER ON/OFFP

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-38• In the PLAY mode, Auto Power Off trigger time is fixedat five minutes.• Sleep is disabled in the PLAY mode.• Performing any bu

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-392.As shown in theillustration, slide thememory card into theslot and push it in asfar as it will go.• If the Eject button isexte

INTRODUCTIONE-4Setting the Current Date and Time ...E-45Setting the Date and Time E-45Selecting the Date Format E-46Time Stamp E

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-405.Close the memory cardslot cover.IMPORTANT!• Insert only memory cards into the memory card slot.Inserting any other type of car

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-412.Select “Format” using one of the following twokey operations, and then press the shutter re-lease button.• Use [+] and [–] to

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-42IBM Microdrive PrecautionsCompatibility of the camera with the IBM microdrive hasbeen confirmed by CASIO. However, you should no

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-43• Never turn off camera power or subject the camera to im-pact while the operation lamp is flashing. Doing so cancause malfuncti

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-44Menu ScreensPressing MENU displays the menu screen. The contents ofthe menu screen depend on whether you are in the PLAYmode or

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-45Setting the Current Date and TimeUse the following procedures to set the current date andtime, and to select the date format.Whe

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-464.Select and change the digits on the screen toset the current date and time.Shutter release button: Moves the green marker.[+]

GETTING ACQUAINTEDE-474.Use [+] and [–] to select the setting you want touse, and then press the shutter release buttonto apply it.Example: October 18

INTRODUCTIONE-5Selecting White Balance ... E-87Adjusting White Balance Manually E-87Quick White Balance Selectio

INTRODUCTIONE-6DPOF... E-119Making DPOF Settings for Particular Images E-119Making D

INTRODUCTIONE-7Quick ReferenceGetting Ready12Load batteries.Set the current time and date.(page E-32)3PUSH12Insert the memory card.(page E-39)(page E-

INTRODUCTIONE-8Recording an Image (page E-48)1Remove the lens cap from the lens.CARDPOWERON/OFFWTMENUPLAYRECSHIFTINFOMFRESIZE354Slide the REC/PLAY sel

INTRODUCTIONE-9Playback (page E-99)CARDPOWERON/OFFWTMENUPLAYRECSHIFTINFOMFRESIZE23Slide the REC/PLAY selector to “PLAY”.Use [+] (forward) and [–] (bac