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LCD Digital Camera
QV-3000EX/Ir
User’s Guide
English
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QUICK REFERENCE The section provides a general outline of operational procedures. Loading Batteries (page E-38) 1 2 3 1 2 2 1 On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery compartment Load the batteries so their plus Swing the battery compartment cover lock towards the back of (+) and minus (–) ends are facing cover closed and then slide it to- the camera (11111) to unlock the as shown in the illustration. wards the center of the camera cover. to secure it in place (11111). Pressing down on th
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QUICK REFERENCE Loading a Memory Card (page E-33) * Loaded in the camera when you purchase. 1 2 3 Eject button Surface marked with arrow should face down! Open the memory card Insert a memory card into the camera so the arrow Close the memory card slot cover. on the front of the card is pointed down. slot cover. • If the memory card eject button is extended, press it back down before inserting the memory card. E-3
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QUICK REFERENCE Setting the Current Date and Time (page E-45) • Be sure to use the procedure on page E-45 to set the time and date before using the camera for the first time. • File name assignment and date and time stamping will not be performed correctly if the time and date are wrong. E-4
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REC OFF PLAY MF/ / / T W MODE MENU DISP SET PREVIEW QUICK REFERENCE Recording Images (page E-47) 3 2 After confirming that the Auto After composing the image on Focus operation is complete (the the monitor screen, press the operation lamp lights green), shutter button about half way press the shutter button. and hold it there. • The camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image. 1 Align the Use the Diopter Dial to POWER/Function adjust the view through Switch with REC. the
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REC PLAY OFF MF/ / / T W MODE MENU DISP SET PREVIEW QUICK REFERENCE Playing Back Images (page E-78) 2 1 Use [ ] and [ ] to Align the scroll through the POWER/Function images stored in camera Switch with PLAY. memory. E-6
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REC PLAY OFF MF/ / / T W MODE MENU DISP SET PREVIEW QUICK REFERENCE Deleting Images (page E-91) 1 2 Align the Use [ ] and [ ] to select the POWER/Function image you want to delete. Switch with PLAY. 3 Press the PREVIEW/ button. 5 Press [ ] to H 4 select “Yes” Double check to make and then press sure that you really SET button. want to delete the image you selected. • Press MENU to exit the image delete operation. E-7
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations upon your selection of the QV-3000EX/Ir LCD Digital Camera. To get the most out of the QV-3000EX/Ir, be sure to carefully read this manual and follow the instructions CONTENTS CONTENTS contained in it. E-2 QUICK REFERENCE E-38 POWER SUPPLY Loading Batteries ..................................................... E-38 E-11 FEATURES Using AC Power ....................................................... E-42 Power Save Settings ............................................
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CONTENTS Movie Recording ...................................................... E-62 E-89 IMAGE PROTECTION Panorama Recording ............................................... E-64 Protecting and Unprotecting a Single Image ........... E-89 Night Scene Mode ................................................... E-65 Protecting and Unprotecting Folders ....................... E-90 Landscape Mode Recording .................................... E-66 Protecting and Unprotecting All Images Portrait Recordi
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CONTENTS • Windows and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks E-106 USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR of Microsoft Corporation. COMPUTER • Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Setting Up to Access CompactFlash Card Inc. Contents From Your Computer ........................... E-106 • CompactFlash™ and logo are registered trademarks of Memory Card Data ................................................ E-107 SanDisk Corporation. Card Browser .................................
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FEATURES FEATURES Continuous recording (page E-58) DCF Data Storage (page E-107) Continuous recording of high-quality images at 0.5-second in- DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage proto- tervals is just like having a motor drive on the camera. col provides image inter-compatibility between the digital camera and printers. Simple image management (page E-109) Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page E-95) Images can be easily printed in the sequence you want using Images are store
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FEATURES Movie and panorama images (pages E-62, 64) Easy connection to other devices (page E-98) A buffer lets you capture images of events that occurred before USB, DIGITAL, and VIDEO OUT terminals provide easy con- you pressed the shutter button. A built-in function lets you combine up to nine images into nection to other devices. breathtaking panoramas. TV Desktop Computer Easy-to-understand graphic interface (page E-28) All camera operations can be performed on graphic based in- teractive me
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FEATURES 6X zoom is produced using 3X optical zoom Macro Feature together with 2X digital zoom. page E-59 page E-61 Landscape Mode Portrait Mode page E-66 page E-66 Night Scene Shutter Speed Priority (S Mode) page E-65 page E-67 E-13
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FEATURES Aperture Priority (A Mode) 9-image Screen page E-67 page E-82 Self-timer Slide Show page E-69 page E-83 Date and Time Stamping Display Zoom 00/2/1 page E-45 page E-81 E-14
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FEATURES Image Protection page E-89 Camera Orientation Detection The Photo Loader application automatically rotates the image on your computer screen to compensate for portrait and landscape orientation. page E-50 E-15
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PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS • Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera, General Precautions immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the Be sure to observe the following important precautions power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO whenever using the QV-3000EX/Ir. service provider. Using the camera under these conditions creates the danger of fire and electrical shock. All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the cam- • Should you ever notice sm
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PRECAUTIONS • Never open the battery compartment cover, disconnect the Condensation AC adaptor from the camera or unplug it from the wall • When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or other- socket while recording images. Doing so will not only make wise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is storage of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or other image data already stored in camera memory. on interior
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PRECAUTIONS About the camera’s backlight… Monitor Screen • The camera is equipped with a fluorescent light source to Recording provide the back lighting for its LCD. • The normal service life of the backlight is approximately six • The image shown on the monitor screen during recording years, when the camera is used for about two hours a day. is intended for composition purposes only, so its quality • Should the LCD image appear abnormally dark, take the does not match that of the image as it is
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PRECAUTIONS 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. • This camera uses a telescoping type lens, which moves whenever the camera is turned on or off. Make sure noth- ing is blocking lens movement and never turn power on or off while the camera is laying lens down. • Never remo
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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 (8MB) Lens cap/cap holder Loaded in the camera when you purchase. CD-ROM Alkaline batteries Neck strap Video cable (AA-size x 4) Special USB cable Data Transfer Cable Manual • Basic Reference • Bundled Software User’s Manual E-20
