Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product QV-3500EX Casio
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LCD Digital Camera QV-3500EX English.
INTRODUCTION E-2 Special video cable Memory card (8 MB CompactFlash card ) Loaded in the camera when you purchase it. Special USB cable INTRODUCTION To get the most out of your new CASIO Digital Camera, make sure you read this manual carefully and keep it on hand for future reference.
INTRODUCTION E-3 Contents E-2 INTRODUCTION Unpacking ................................................................. E-2 Contents .................................................................... E-3 Quick Reference ..............................
INTRODUCTION E-4 Menu Screens ......................................................... E-44 Setting the Current Date and T ime ......................... E-45 Setting the Date and T ime E-45 Selecting the Date Format E-46 Time Stamp E-47 E-48 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording a Simple Snapshot .
INTRODUCTION E-5 Setting the Sensitivity Level .................................... E-86 Using the Filter Function ......................................... E-87 Selecting White Balance ......................................... E-88 Adjusting White Balance Manually E-88 Quick White Balance Selection E-89 Enhancing Certain Colors .
INTRODUCTION E-6 Making DPOF Settings for Particular Images E-119 Making DPOF Settings for Particular Folders E-120 Making DPOF Settings of All Images on the Memory Card E-121 E-122 OTHER SETTINGS Changing the Display Language ........................
INTRODUCTION E-7 Quick Reference Getting Ready 12 Load batteries. Set the current time and date. (page E-32) 3 1 2 Insert the memory card. (page E-39) (page E-45) 31 2 3.
INTRODUCTION E-8 1 Remove the lens cap from the lens. R E C O F F P L A Y MENU 2 3 Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. Point the camera at the sub- ject, compose the image on the monitor screen, and press the shutter release button half way to focus the image.
INTRODUCTION E-9 Playback (page E-100) REC OFF PLAY M E N U 1 Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. 2 Use [ ] (forward) and [ ] (back) to scroll through stored images on the monitor screen.
INTRODUCTION E-10 Deleting Images (page E-110) R E C O F F P L A Y MENU T W S E T / D IS P SHIFT B E S T S H O T R E S IZ E MF P R E V IE W / / 1 2 5 4 Double check to make sure that you really want to delete the image you selected. • You can exit the image delete operation by pressing MENU.
INTRODUCTION E-11 • 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-3500EX.
INTRODUCTION E-12 Features • High-resolution 3.34-megapixel CCD • 1.8-inch low-glare color LCD (HAST) • 12X zoom: 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom • Memory card image storage Supports CompactFlash cards (CF TYPE I/II) and the IBM microdrive.
INTRODUCTION E-13 Recording Features page E-69 Portrait Mode Best Shot Mode page E-71 page E-69 Landscape Mode Movie Mode page E-76 page E-70 Night Scene Mode Panorama Mode page E-78.
INTRODUCTION E-14 page E-106 Histogram Four exposure modes Program AE, aperture priority AE, shutter speed priority AE, manual exposure pages E-79 to E-84 Three metering modes Multi-pattern, center we.
INTRODUCTION E-15 Precautions General Precautions Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the QV-3500EX. All references in this manual to “ this camera ” and “ the cam- era ” refer to the CASIO QV-3500EX Digital Camera.
INTRODUCTION E-16 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.
INTRODUCTION E-17 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.
GETTING ACQUAINTED E-18 GETTING ACQUAINTED Shutter release button (page E-48) Self-timer lamp (page E-29) Viewfinder (page E-53) Flash (page E-56) Terminal panel cover (page E-20) Indicator display (p.
GETTING ACQUAINTED E-19 MENU R E C O F F P L A Y T W SET/ DISP SHIFT B EST SHO T RESIZE M F PREVIEW / / Monitor screen (page E-25) PREVIEW button (pages E-52) (Flash/Folder) button (pages E-56, 116) /.
E-20 GETTING ACQUAINTED LOCK OPEN Tripod screw hole Battery compartment lock (page E-32) Open Terminal Panel Cover Battery compartment cover (page E-32) Diopter dial (page E-54) DIGITAL terminal (page.
E-21 GETTING ACQUAINTED Lens Threads are provided in the camera ’ s lens to allow connec- tion of an optionally available Conversion Lens Adaptor (LU- 35A). After installing the adapter, you can use one of the rec- ommended converter lenses, the recommended close-up lens, or an optionally available filter.
E-22 GETTING ACQUAINTED • Canon Inc. 58mm Close-up Lens 250D Focal Distance: In the Macro Mode, 5 cm to 14 cm from the sur- face of the close up lens to the subject (when zoom is set to maximum wide.
E-23 GETTING ACQUAINTED Using a Filter This camera supports use of commercially available 58mm filters. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to use the Conversion Lens Adaptor (LU-35A) whenever you install a filter. If you don ’ t, the lens will come into contact with the filter when it extends from the camera, resulting in malfunction.
E-24 GETTING ACQUAINTED Lens Precautions • Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can inter- fere with proper image recording. Never touch the lens with your fingers. You can remove dust particles from the lens surface by using a lens blower to blow them off.
GETTING ACQUAINTED E-25 Auto Focus frame • Focusing complete: Green • Focusing failed: Red No memory card loaded warning Zoom factor Focus Mode indicator None Auto Focus Macro Infinity Manual Focus Monitor Screen Indicators The following describes the different indicators and markings that appear on the camera ’ s monitor screen.
E-26 GETTING ACQUAINTED White balance (Auto) (Daylight) (Shade) (Tungsten) (Fluorescent) (Manual) Metering Mode indicator (multi) (center) (spot) Exposure Mode indicator (program AE) (aperture priorit.
E-27 GETTING ACQUAINTED Recording Mode indicator Exposure Mode indicator IMPORTANT! • The above indicators may not appear when viewing images recorded using a different digital camera model.
E-28 GETTING ACQUAINTED MENU Indicator display The indicator display located on the top of the camera also shows various camera status indicators during image re- cording. The indicator display comes in handy especially when the monitor screen is turned off.
E-29 GETTING ACQUAINTED MENU Flash lamp The Flash lamp also lights and flashes during a record operation as described below. Flash lamp • When the Operation lamp and Flash lamp are both flash- ing, an error message appears on the monitor screen, re- gardless of whether the monitor screen is turned on or off.
GETTING ACQUAINTED E-30 Using the Bundled Accessories Using the Lens Cap Always keep the lens cap on the lens whenever you are not using the camera. Attach the lens cap holder to the ring.
GETTING ACQUAINTED E-31 Using the Soft Case Keep the camera in its soft case to protect it when not in use. Monitor screen facing down. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to keep the neck strap around your neck when using the camera to protect against accidentally drop- ping it.
GETTING ACQUAINTED E-32 IMPORTANT! • Never use manganese batteries. Use only the battery types specifically mentioned in this User ’ s Guide. Power Requirements Your camera features a two-way power supply that lets you use either AA-size batteries or household AC current.
GETTING ACQUAINTED E-33 ● Tips for Prolonging Battery Life • Use the button to turn off the flash when you are not using it. • You can also use the power save settings (page E-37) to protect against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the camera.
GETTING ACQUAINTED E-34 ● About rechargeable batteries Use only the nickel-metal hydride batteries (NP-H3) that are available from your dealer as options for this camera. Proper camera operation is not guaranteed when other recharge- able batteries are used.
GETTING ACQUAINTED E-35 Low Battery Indicator The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on the monitor screen and the indicator display changes as bat- tery power is used. Replace all four batteries as soon as pos- sible after they go dead.
GETTING ACQUAINTED E-36 AC Adaptor precautions • Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage is outside the rating marked on the AC adaptor. Doing so can create the danger of fire or elec- trical shock. Use only the optional AC adaptor specified for this camera.
GETTING ACQUAINTED E-37 Turning the Camera On and Off Rotate the POWER/Function Switch to turn camera power on and off. Power Save Settings The settings described below let you specify sleep and auto power off trigger times that help to conserve valuable battery power.
GETTING ACQUAINTED E-38 5. On the screen that appears, use [ 왔 ] and [ 왖 ] to make the setting you want, and then press SET/DISP. Auto power off settings: “ 2 min ” “ 5 min ” Sleep settings: “ Off ” “ 30 sec ” “ 1 min ” “ 2 min ” • In the PLAY mode, the Auto Power Off trigger time is fixed at five minutes.
GETTING ACQUAINTED E-39 2. With the side of the memory card marked with an arrow facing the same direction as the camera ’ s monitor screen, slide it into the slot and push it in as far as it will go. • If the eject button is extended, press it in before sliding the memory card into the slot.
GETTING ACQUAINTED E-40 5. Close the memory card slot cover. IMPORTANT! • Insert only memory cards into the memory card slot. Inserting any other type of card can cause malfunc- tion.
GETTING ACQUAINTED E-41 • Use [ 왔 ] and [ 왖 ] to select each menu item, and press SET/DISP to advance to the next menu. 3. In response to the confirmation message that appears, use [ 왔 ] and [ 왖 ] to select “ Yes ” to for- mat or “ No ” to exit, and then press SET/DISP.
GETTING ACQUAINTED E-42 IBM Microdrive Precautions Compatibility of the camera with the IBM microdrive has been confirmed by CASIO. However, you should note the following important points whenever using the IBM microdrive. • Be sure to carefully read all of the documentation that comes with the microdrive before using it.
GETTING ACQUAINTED E-43 • Never turn off camera power or subject the camera to im- pact while the card access lamp is flashing. Doing so can cause malfunction of the microdrive. • The microdrive is a very high precision device. Dropping the camera can result in malfunction of the microdrive, even though the camera is undamaged.
GETTING ACQUAINTED E-44 Menu Screens Pressing MENU displays the menu screen. The contents of the menu screen depend on whether you are in the PLAY mode or REC mode. The following procedure shows opera- tion in the REC mode as an example. 1. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.
GETTING ACQUAINTED E-45 Setting the Current Date and Time Use the following procedures to set the current date and time, and to select the date format. When you record an image, the time and date the image was shot is registered in accordance with data from the camera ’ s built-in clock.
GETTING ACQUAINTED E-46 4. Select and change the digits on the screen to set the current date and time. [ 왗 ] / [ 왘 ]: Moves the green marker. [ 왔 ] / [ 왖 ]: Increases and decreases the currently se- lected digit. 5. Press SET/DISP to apply your settings.
GETTING ACQUAINTED E-47 Time Stamp When it is turned on, the time stamp function digitally stamps the recording date and time in the lower right corner of each image as it is recorded. Note that once an image is stamped, the date and time cannot be deleted.
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