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  • Page 1 LCD Digital Camera QV-3000EX/Ir User’s Guide English...

  • Page 2: Quick Reference

    The section provides a general outline of operational procedures. Loading Batteries (page E-38) On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery compartment cover lock towards the back of the camera (1 1 1 1 1 ) to unlock the cover.
  • Page 3 Loading a Memory Card (page E-33) * Loaded in the camera when you purchase. Open the memory card Insert a memory card into the camera so the arrow slot cover. on the front of the card is pointed down. • If the memory card eject button is extended, press it back down before inserting the memory card.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 Recording Images (page E-47) After confirming that the Auto Focus operation is complete (the operation lamp lights green), press the shutter button. Use the Diopter Dial to adjust the view through the viewfinder to suit your particular eyesight. (page E-51) QUICK REFERENCE After composing the image on the monitor screen, press the...
  • Page 6 QUICK REFERENCE Playing Back Images (page E-78) Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the images stored in camera memory. Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY.
  • Page 7 QUICK REFERENCE Deleting Images (page E-91) Use [ ] and [ ] to select the image you want to delete. Press [ ] to select “Yes” and then press SET button. Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. Press the PREVIEW/ button.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 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 contained in it. QUICK REFERENCE E-11 FEATURES E-16 PRECAUTIONS...
  • Page 9 Movie Recording ... E-62 Panorama Recording ... E-64 Night Scene Mode ... E-65 Landscape Mode Recording ... E-66 Portrait Recording ... E-66 Shutter Speed Priority Image Recording ... E-67 Aperture Priority Image Recording ... E-67 Monochrome and Sepia Recording ... E-68 Using the Self-timer ...
  • Page 10 E-117 MESSAGES E-119 SPECIFICATIONS • 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-3000EX/Ir.

  • Page 11: Features

    Continuous recording (page E-58) Continuous recording of high-quality images at 0.5-second in- tervals is just like having a motor drive on the camera. Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page E-95) Images can be easily printed in the sequence you want using a DPOF compatible printer.
  • Page 12 Easy-to-understand graphic interface (page E-28) All camera operations can be performed on graphic based in- teractive menu screens. A CASIO high-resolution HAST LCD makes screen images clearer and more colorful than ever be- fore. CASIO original metering system Light metering includes innovative multi-pattern metering.
  • Page 13 6X zoom is produced using 3X optical zoom together with 2X digital zoom. Landscape Mode Night Scene FEATURES Macro Feature page E-59 Portrait Mode page E-66 Shutter Speed Priority (S Mode) page E-65 E-13 page E-61 page E-66 page E-67...
  • Page 14 Aperture Priority (A Mode) Self-timer Date and Time Stamping 00/2/1 FEATURES 9-image Screen page E-67 Slide Show page E-69 Display Zoom page E-45 E-14 page E-82 page E-83 page E-81...
  • Page 15 Image Protection Camera Orientation Detection The Photo Loader application automatically rotates the image on your computer screen to compensate for portrait and landscape orientation. FEATURES page E-89 page E-50 E-15...

  • Page 16: Precautions

    After making sure there is no more smoke coming from the camera, take it to your nearest CASIO service pro- vider for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance. • At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug.

  • Page 17: Operating Conditions

    • Never open the battery compartment cover, disconnect the AC adaptor from the camera or unplug it from the wall socket while recording images. Doing so will not only make storage of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt other image data already stored in camera memory.
  • Page 18 • Should the LCD image appear abnormally dark, take the camera to your dealer or an authorized CASIO service pro- vider to have the light source replaced. Note that you will be charged for this replacement.
  • Page 19 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. •...

  • Page 20: 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 CD-ROM Alkaline batteries (AA-size x 4) Special USB cable Data Transfer Cable UNPACKING UNPACKING Memory card (8MB)

  • Page 21: Using The Lens Cap

    Using the Lens Cap Be sure to attach the lens cap to the lens whenever you are not using the camera. Be sure to turn off camera power and let the lens retract into the camera before attaching the lens cover.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Length Of The Neck Strap

    Adjusting the Length of the Neck Strap Use the buckle to adjust the length of the neck strap. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to keep the neck strap around your neck when using the camera to protect against accidentally drop- ping it. •...

  • Page 23: General Guide

    The following illustrations show the names of each component, button and switch on the camera. Lens Self-timer lamp (page E-26) POWER/Function switch ( page E-47) Shutter button (page E-47) Infrared port (page E-103) Exposure sensor (page E-54) GENERAL GUIDE GENERAL GUIDE Indicator display (page E-30) E-23...

  • Page 24: Top And Display

    Top and Display (FOCUS/Tran-P RECEIVE) button Flash lamp (page E-27) Operation lamp (page E-27) MENU button (page E-31) [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] SET button (page E-32) GENERAL GUIDE (pages E-60, 61, 103) DISP button (page E-28) (pages E-28, 31) E-24 (FLASH/Tran-P SEND)

  • Page 25: Side

    Side DIGITAL terminal (page E-98) USB port (page E-98) AC power terminal (page E-42) VIDEO OUT terminal (page E-98) Card access lamp (page E-26) Memory card slot cover (page E-33) GENERAL GUIDE Diopter dial (page E-51) Tripod screw hole Battery compartment cover (page E-38) Opening the Terminal Panel Cover E-25...

  • Page 26: Card Access Lamp

    Card access lamp The Card access lamp flashes green while the memory card is being accessed. Card access lamp ACCESS IMPORTANT! Never open the memory card cover while the card ac- cess lamp is flashing. GENERAL GUIDE Self-timer lamp The Self-timer lamp flashes when the self-timer is perform- ing a timer operation prior to releasing the shutter.

  • Page 27: Operation Lamp

    Operation lamp The Operation lamp shows the operational status of the camera as described below. REC Mode Lamp Flashing Color One of the following operations is in progress: start Green up, save (multiple), movie recording (PAST) standby • The camera is ready to record when the lamp is off. Partial Shutter Button Lamp Color...

  • Page 28: Monitor Screen Rec Mode

    Pressing DISP causes various indicators to appear on the monitor screen. PREVIEW DISP DISP button MONITOR SCREEN MONITOR SCREEN REC Mode Self-timer 10 SEC, 2 SEC Focus mode indicator Auto Focus None Manual Focus Infinity Macro Flash Mode Auto None Flash On Flash Off Red-eye...
  • Page 29 Screen when shutter is pressed half way Flash Mode ( Aperture value Shutter speed Auto Focus Frame value • Focusing complete: Green • Focusing failed: • Flash indicator indicates that the flash will fire (when auto flash is selected). IMPORTANT! An out of range aperture or shutter speed causes the corresponding monitor screen value to turn orange.

  • Page 30: Indicator Display

    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. Manual mode indicator Macro mode indicator Infinity indicator Self-timer time settings Flash off indicator...

  • Page 31: Menu Screens

    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. There are two menu formats: basic and advanced. The basic menu displays settings required for basic functions, while the advanced menu includes settings for all functions.
  • Page 32 Making menu settings While the camera is in the REC or PLAY mode, press MENU. Press DISP to toggle between the basic menu and the advanced menu. Use [ ],[ ],[ ] and [ ] to select the category or function you want, and then press SET. [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] : Item selection : Executes a selection MENU...

  • Page 33: Memory Cards

    This camera uses a memory card (CompactFlash card or microdrive) for image storage. IMPORTANT! • Make sure that the power of the camera is turned off before you insert or remove a memory card. • When inserting a memory card into the camera, make sure that the card is oriented correctly.

  • Page 34: Removing A Memory Card From The Camera

    AC adaptor, and contact your original retailer or nearest CASIO Service Provider. • Never eject the CompactFlash card while the card slot is facing downwards. Doing so creates the danger of the CompactFlash card falling, which can corrupt im- age data on the card.

  • Page 35: Formatting A Memory Card

    Memory Card Precautions • Images cannot be recorded with this camera unless a memory card is installed in it. • Be sure to use only CASIO brand CompactFlash cards. Proper operation with other memory cards is not guaran- teed. • Static electricity, electrical noise, and other electrical phe- nomena can cause corruption or even total loss of the data stored on a memory card.

  • Page 36: Ibm Microdrive Precautions

    • Contact your original microdrive retailer or the contact point noted in the microdrive documentation. • CASIO does not provide any servicing or maintenance support for the microdrive. • Note that CASIO assume no responsibility for any data loss you may suffer while using the microdrive. E-36...
  • Page 37 Memory Card Folder Precautions • The camera automatically creates folders (directories) on the memory card and assigns them names based on dates (month and day). Any image you record is automatically stored into the folder that corresponds to the date it is re- corded.

  • Page 38: Power Supply

    The camera features a two-way power supply that lets you use either batteries (AA-size alkaline, lithium or Ni-MH) or household AC current. Loading Batteries Be sure that camera power is turned off whenever loading or replacing batteries. On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery compartment cover lock towards the back of the...
  • Page 39 Standard Battery Life This camera can be powered by AA-size alkaline, lithium or Ni- MH batteries. The battery life reference values given below indicate the amount of time at standard temperature (25 C) until power auto- matically turns off due to battery failure. They do not guarantee that batteries will provide the amount of service indicated.

  • Page 40: Battery Handling Precautions

    Example 2: Low temperatures shorten battery life. Conditions • Temperature: 0 C Approximate Battery Life: 7 minutes (7 shots) 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 rechargeable batteries are used.

  • Page 41: Auto Power Off

    • Dead batteries are susceptible to leakage, which can cause serious damage to your camera. Remove batteries from the camera as soon as you notice they are dead. • The batteries that power the camera normally become warm as they discharge. Low Battery Indicator The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on the monitor screen and the indicator display changes as bat-...

  • Page 42: Using Ac Power

    • Should the cord of the AC adaptor become CAUTION damaged (exposed internal wiring), request a replacement from an authorized CASIO ser- vice provider. A damaged AC adaptor cord cre- ates the danger of fire or electrical shock. POWER SUPPLY •...

  • Page 43: Power Save Settings

    Power Save Settings The settings described below let you specify sleep and auto power off trigger times that help to conserve valuable battery power. SLEEP ... The monitor screen enters a sleep state if no operation is performed for a speci- fied amount of time in the Record Mode.
  • Page 44 Initializing Power Save Trigger Times Use the following procedure to return SLEEP and AUTO POWER OFF trigger time settings to their initial factory de- faults (SLEEP: 1 minute, AUTO POWER OFF: 2 minutes). IMPORTANT! Note that performing the following procedure to initialize the power save trigger time settings also initializes mode memory (page E-73).

  • Page 45: Setting The Current Date And Time

    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.

  • Page 46: Selecting The Date Format

    After making all the settings on the monitor screen, press SET to register them. SETTING THE CURRENT DATE AND TIME Example: Feb 1, 2000 You can select any one of the following formats for the above date: 00/2/1, 1/2/00, 2/1/00. Press MENU.

  • Page 47: Recording

    Turning Camera Power On and Off Rotate the POWER/Function Switch to turn camera power on and off. PLAY REC : Turns on power and enters the REC Mode. PLAY : Turns on power and enters the PLAY Mode. : Turns off power. IMPORTANT! •...

  • Page 48: Basic Recording Operation

    Basic Recording Operation The following describes the basic operation for recording images. It describes operation in the P (Program AE) Mode that automatically makes the aperture and shutter speed settings, and lets you record at intervals of about 2 seconds. Note that the interval may become longer if you record more than five consecutive images.
  • Page 49 • Pressing the shutter button releases the shutter, even if Auto Focus was unsuccessful and the image is out of focus. • Use of a tripod is recommended for slow shutter speeds and telephoto shots to avoid blurring of the image due to camera movement.

  • Page 50: Camera Orientation Detection

    Camera Orientation Detection The camera automatically detects whether it is oriented vertically or horizontally when you record an image, and stores the orientation along with the image data. Then when you play back images using the bundled Photo Loader application, they are all automatically oriented correctly on the display.

  • Page 51: Using The Viewfinder For Recording

    Using the Viewfinder for Recording The illustrations below show what you see when you look through the viewfinder to compose an image for recording. Auto Focus Frame Short distance to subject Note that the focus range frame is valid for subjects that are about three meters away.

  • Page 52: Using Focus Lock

    Using Focus Lock Normally, Auto Focus automatically focuses on the object that is inside the Auto Focus Frame. Focus lock is a tech- nique that lets you lock the focus on a subject and then move the camera so the Auto Focus Frame is pointed at another subject when you record.

  • Page 53: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash You can use the built-in flash unit to provide illumination dur- ing recording. Press / • Each press of / cycles through the flash mode in the following sequence: Auto (None) Red-eye Reduction ( Flash lamp Flash button MENU RECORDING Indicator...
  • Page 54 Flash Indicator When you press the shutter button half way, the flash icon appears on the monitor screen and the Flash lamp light (am- ber) to indicate that the flash will fire when the shutter button is pressed the rest of the way down. IMPORTANT! •...

  • Page 55: Quality Settings

    Quality Settings The camera has three quality modes: FINE, NORMAL, ECONOMY. • To determine the number of images that can be stored on a memory card of a different capacity, multiply the capacities in the table below, by the appropriate value. •...

  • Page 56: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation This camera features a program AE function that automati- cally changes shutter speed and aperture in accordance with available light. In addition, you can also manually adjust the exposure to compensate for backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, dark backgrounds, and other special conditions. •...
  • Page 57 • The exposure compensation value automatically re- verts to zero whenever the shutter button is pressed. You can manually reset the exposure compensation value by using [ ] and [ ] to change the value back to zero, which is indicated when the EV indicator disap- pears from the monitor.

  • Page 58: Other Recording Functions

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS This section describes more advanced recording operations that are also provided by this camera. • Use the monitor screen for zoom, manual focus, macro, movie, panorama, and multiple exposure. Using the Continuous Shutter Mode The Continuous Shutter Mode lets you record up to three images at intervals of about 0.5 second.

  • Page 59: Using The Zoom Features

    Using the Zoom Features The zoom features let you move in closer on subjects that are located far from the camera. You can choose either opti- cal zoom or digital zoom, or even use them in combination to increase the size of the original image by 6 times its original size.

  • Page 60: Manual Focus

    Manual Focus Manual Focus lets you manually adjust the focus of an im- age. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. Press a number of times until the MF indicator appears on the monitor screen. • Each press of cycles the focus mode in the following sequence: Auto Focus cus ( Infinity (...

  • Page 61: Infinity Mode Recording

    Infinity Mode Recording Use the Infinity Mode when recording images of scenery or objects that are far away. This mode performs Auto Focus in the vicinity of infinity ( Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. Press a number of times until the indicator appears on the monitor screen.

  • Page 62: Movie Recording

    Movie Recording You can record movies that are approximately 30 seconds long. Movies are recorded in 320 x 240-pixel AVI format. For details, see “Using the REC Menus” on page E-74. There are two types of movie recording: PAST and NOR- MAL.
  • Page 63 Press MODE and then select Compose the image on the monitor screen and then press the shutter button about half way. • Auto Focus automatically adjusts in accordance with the movement of the subject. • The message “STAND BY” appears on the monitor screen to indicate that the camera’s buffer memory is accumulating image data.

  • Page 64: Panorama Recording

    Panorama Recording With panorama recording you record a series of images and then link them to create a single panoramic effect. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. Press MODE and then select Compose the image and then record it. • The right edge of the previous image you recorded re- mains on the monitor screen, so you can align it cor- rectly with the next image.

  • Page 65: Night Scene Mode

    Night Scene Mode The Night Scene Mode is for recording images in dark areas. When recording images of people on a twilight or night time background, you can use the flash in combination with the Night Scene Mode for slow synchro recording. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC.

  • Page 66: Landscape Mode Recording

    Landscape Mode Recording The Landscape Mode records images where everything is in clear focus, from the foreground to the background. You can use the Landscape Mode with the ZOOM slider towards W (wide-angle) to record wide-angle images with clear focus from foreground to background.

  • Page 67: Shutter Speed Priority Image Recording

    Shutter Speed Priority Image Recording You can fix the shutter speed within the range of 2 to 1/1000 second. Align the POWER/Function Switch with REC. Press MODE and then select Use [ ] and [ ] to select the shutter speed set- ting you want to use.

  • Page 68: Monochrome And Sepia Recording

    Use [ ] and [ ] to select the aperture setting you want to use. Aperture value Compose the image and then record it. OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Monochrome and Sepia Recording Use the following procedure to record an image in mono- chrome (black and white) or sepia.

  • Page 69: Using The Self-Timer

    Use [ ] and [ ] to select “B/W” or “Sepia” and then press SET. Compose the image and then record it. OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS You can use the self-timer for either of the two following re- cording operations. 10-second recording ... Records about 10 seconds after 2-second recording ...

  • Page 70: Performing Manual White Balance

    Compose the image and then record it. • The Self-timer Lamp flashes with the passage of each second. • You can cancel a self-timer operation by pressing the shutter button at any time while the Self-timer Lamp is flashing. OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Performing Manual White Balance Certain lighting conditions can cause auto white balance to take a very long time or can result in a limitation of the ad-...

  • Page 71: Specifying Power On Defaults

    Keeping the camera pointed at the white sheet of paper, press DISP to make the manual white balance settings. • Pressing SET at this time returns the camera to the white balance setting that was obtained the last time you performed this manual white balance procedure. The manual white balance procedure stops au- tomatically when it is complete.
  • Page 72 Mode 1 (Mode Memory 1) Available Setting Options Recording , A, S, Mode Focus AF, MF, Flash Auto, , Digital Zoom Off, On Mode 2 (Mode Memory 2) Available Setting Options Multi, Center, Spot Metering Auto, Daylight, White Balance Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Manual Strong, Normal, Flash Intensity...
  • Page 73 Select the item whose setting you want to change. Select “On” or “Off”. • Repeat steps 6 and 7 for other items if you want. Select “Exit”. OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Initializing Power On Defaults and Power Save Use the following procedure to initialize power on defaults and the power save settings.

  • Page 74: Using The Rec Menus

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Item Initialized Setting Power Save Sleep 1 min Auto Power Off 2 min Mode 1 (Mode Memory 1) Recording Mode Off (P Mode) Focus Off (AF) Flash On (Last mode select) Digital Zoom On (Last mode select) Mode 2 (Mode Memory 2) Metering Off (Multi)
  • Page 75 Picture Quality Use this setting to control the quality of the image. Fine / Normal / Economy BASIC Size You can specify either of two image sizes in pixels. 2048 x 1536 / 1024 x 768 BASIC Sharpness This setting specifies the sharpness of image outlines.
  • Page 76 White Use this setting to select the white balance setting Balance that makes the colors of the subject appear most natural. (Auto / Daylight / Shade / Tungsten /Fluorescent/ Manual) Daylight : Outdoors Shade : Blue tinted sunlight Tungsten : Red tinted incandescent light Fluorescent : Green tinted fluorescent light Manual : Sets up the camera for recording of...
  • Page 77 Options Power This item can be used to make power save settings Save to preserve battery power. Sleep (Off / 30sec / 1min / 2min) / Auto Power Off (2min / 5min) Mode 1 Use this item to specify which of the following settings are retained when camera power is turned off.

  • Page 78: Playback

    The image that initially appears on the monitor screen in the PLAY mode is a preview image. The full of image appears after three seconds. Images copied from another digital camera or a computer may take longer time to appear. PLAY...

  • Page 79: Playing Back A Movie

    Playing Back a Movie Use the following operation to play back a movie that was recorded using the operation under “Movie Recording” on page E-62. Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the movie you want to play back.

  • Page 80: Panorama Playback

    Panorama Playback Use the following operation to playback panoramas re- corded using the operation under “Panorama Recording” on page E-64. Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the panorama you want to play back. Press SET to start panorama playback.

  • Page 81: Using Zoom

    Using Zoom The following operation lets you magnify an image to twice and a half its normal size. Note that you can zoom only a single still image. IMPORTANT! Movie and panorama images cannot be zoomed. Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the image you want to zoom.

  • Page 82: Displaying Nine Images

    Displaying Nine Images The following operation lets you simultaneously view nine images on the same screen. This capability is especially useful when playing back to the screen of a connected TV, and can be used to display a catalog of products, etc. Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY.

  • Page 83: Slide Show

    Wait until an image is stopped on the monitor screen before performing a button operation, or hold down the button until the image stops. • Images copied from another digital camera or a computer may take longer time to appear. E-83 “Slide Show”.
  • Page 84 Screen Saver The screen saver function automatically activates Slide Show (which automatically scrolls through images) whenever you do not perform any operation for about five minutes in the PLAY Mode. This protects the camera’s monitor screen and the screen of a connected TV against “burn in”...

  • Page 85: Using The Play Menus

    Using the PLAY Menus The PLAY menus provide you with control over the display format and DPOF settings, image delete and save opera- tions, and other settings. Each PLAY menu has two formats: a basic menu and an advanced menu. Press DISP to toggle between the basic menu and advanced menu.
  • Page 86 Video Out This item can be used to specify the format of the video output signal. BASIC NTSC : Video format in the United States and Japan : Video format in Europe and other areas Language This setting lets you select either English or Japanese as the display language.

  • Page 87: Folder Types

    • If there are more than 250 image files in a folder (due to copying from another digital camera or a computer), only the first 250 (in name sequence) can be played back. Extension (JPG or AVI)

  • Page 88: Selecting A Folder For Playback

    Selecting a Folder for Playback Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. Press Use [ ] and [ ] to select the folder you want to select for playback. Press SET to playback the first image in the folder. FOLDER TYPES FOLDER TYPES E-88...

  • Page 89: Image Protection

    Use the following operations when you want to protect images against accidental deletion. A protected image cannot be deleted until it is unprotected. You can protect and unprotect a single specific image, all the images in a particular folder, or all images currently on the memory card.

  • Page 90: Protecting And Unprotecting Folders

    Protecting and Unprotecting Folders Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. Press Use [ ] and [ ] to select the folder you want to protect. Press SET. Press MENU. Select “Tools” “Protect” • “Tools” appears on the advanced menu only. Select “Protect”...

  • Page 91: Deleting Images

    Use the following operations when you want to delete im- ages. You can delete the currently selected image, specifi- cally selected image, all the images in a particular folder or all images currently on the memory card. IMPORTANT! • Image deletion cannot be undone. Before deleting an image, make sure you no longer need it or you have a back-up copy saved on you computer, on diskette, or on some other medium.

  • Page 92: Deleting A Single Image

    NOTE The camera does not maintain open spaces in its memory. Deleting an image causes all images following the deleted image to be shifted up. DELETING IMAGES Deleting a Single Image Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. Press MENU. Select “Delete” Select the image you want to delete.

  • Page 93: Deleting All The Images In A Folder

    After all the images you want to delete are se- lected, press SET to delete them. • Deleting a panorama deletes all of the images that make it up as well. DELETING IMAGES Deleting All the Images in a Folder Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY.

  • Page 94: Deleting All Unprotected Images

    Select “Yes” to delete the contents of the folder, or “No” to abort the delete operation without deleting anything. • When the above procedure is performed while there are protected images in memory, the first of the protected images appears on the monitor screen after the unprotected images are deleted.

  • Page 95: Dpof

    Order Format,” which is a format for record- ing on a memory card or other medium which digital camera images should be printed and how many copies of the image should be printed. DPOF makes it possible for a DPOF...
  • Page 96 Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the number of cop- ies you want to print. • If you want to specify more images for printing, repeat steps 4 through 6. • If you change your mind about printing an image, press [ ] to clear its mark.

  • Page 97: Printing All Images

    Printing All Images Align the POWER/Function Switch with PLAY. Press MENU. Select “DPOF” “All” “Set print order”. • On the advanced menu, select “Tools” “All” “Set print order”. • To cancel current print settings, select “Cancel print order”. Press SET. •...

  • Page 98: Connections

    To avoid this, you should not leave the same image displayed on such a screen for very long periods. • This camera does not support cable transfer of data with other CASIO digital cameras. E-98...

  • Page 99: Connecting To Other Equipment

    CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT Connecting to a Television Images being displayed on the camera’s monitor screen, whether for recording or playback can also be displayed on the screen of a connected television. Accessory video cable INPUT VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO IN terminal Connect one end of the video cable to the cam- era and the other end to the television.

  • Page 100: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer The following accessories are included with the camera to make it easy for you to connect to a computer to transfer and manage your images. • USB cable • USB driver software (on CD-ROM) • Data Transfer Cable •...
  • Page 101 USB Port Connection Computer USB cable USB port Large IMPORTANT! • Whenever connecting the USB cable to the camera, make sure the arrow mark on the plug is aligned prop- erly with the arrow mark on the side of the camera’s terminal.
  • Page 102 AC adaptor is recommended whenever performing data communication with the camera. • This camera does not support data communication with any of the optionally available CASIO PC link software applications: LK-1, LK-1A, LK-10V, LK-11W, LK-2, LK-2A, LK-2V, LK-21. E-102...

  • Page 103: Infrared Data Transfer

    • This camera uses IrDA IrTran-P protocol, which was jointly developed by NTT, Sony, Sharp, Okaya Systemware and CASIO to provide a means for transferring digital camera still images using infrared signals. (January 1998) IMPORTANT! • IrTran-P communication can be performed only with equipment that supports IrTran-P protocol.

  • Page 104: Sending Data

    Sending Data Transferring a movie or panorama to another model Digital Camera (other than the QV-3000EX/Ir) causes the images to be ungrouped. Such images cannot be played back on other CASIO Digital Camera Models. You can send a single specific image.
  • Page 105 Infrared Data Transfer Precautions • Make sure that the infrared ports of the sending unit and the receiving unit are pointed straight at each other, and that there is nothing blocking the path between them. • To avoid problems that occur due to sudden loss of battery power during infrared image transfer, we recommend that you use the separately available AC adaptor specified for this camera when transferring images.

  • Page 106: Contents From Your Computer

    PC Card Slot In this case you need an optionally available CASIO CA-10 PC Card Adaptor. See the instructions that come with the PC Card Adaptor and the documentation that comes with your computer for details on using this type of configuration.

  • Page 107: Memory Card Data

    DCF camera or printed on a DCF printer. In addition to support for the DCF protocol, your CASIO digi- tal camera also shows dates in image folder names and im- age file names, which helps to make data management easier.
  • Page 108 Contents: Preview images of still image and movie files used for temporary playback and card browser previews Image Files Supported by the Camera • Image files recorded with the CASIO QV-3000EX/Ir Digital Camera • DCF protocol image files Certain DCF functions may not be supported.

  • Page 109: Card Browser

    Card Browser Card Browser makes it possible to use a browser application to view images recorded with the QV-3000EX/Ir. • The HTML file generated by this camera is best viewed us- ing Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 or later, or Netscape Communicator 4.5 or later.
  • Page 110 USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER Use [ ] and [ ] to select the Format and then press SET. There are four Card Browser formats. Type1 ... This is a powerful format that provides de- tailed information about each image and also includes a Slide Show feature.
  • Page 111 USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER • This camera generates a Card Browser file whenever you turn off power. When the card in the camera con- tains a large number of files, it may take some time for the file generation operation to be performed. You can turn off the Card Browser feature if you do not want a file generated each time you turn off camera power.
  • Page 112 768 size images in the same size as 2048 x 1536 images. • The index screen uses the contents of the Preview Folder (page E-107). Images copied from another digital camera or a computer may not have preview images, and so they do not appear in the index screen.
  • Page 113 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom No power 1. Batteries not loaded correctly. 2. Dead batteries 3. Wrong AC adaptor Sudden power failure 1. Auto Power Off 2. Low battery power 3. Use of manganese batteries. indicator on LCD Batteries are about to go dead. No recording when shutter 1.
  • Page 114 Symptom The recorded image is out The focus setting is not correct. of focus. Power failure during self- Low battery power timer operation Monitor screen image is 1. Failure to focus the image while the camera is out of focus. in the Manual Mode.
  • Page 115 Symptom Colors of recorded image 1. Reflection from sunlight or light from another are different from those on source the display when image 2. Image quality setting was composed. No [ ]/[ ] button operation Button operation during page change during nine-page display Cannot find an image.
  • Page 116 Remove batteries and disconnect the AC adaptor if you are using one. Restore power and turn the camera on. If this does not work, contact your dealer or an authorized CASIO service provider. Turn off screen saver (page E-84). 1. Exit the Sleep state.
  • Page 117 Can’t play This message appears when there is not enough PANORAMA memory to perform panorama recording. Delete some images from the memory card to make room for the new image. CF ERROR Perform the following procedure whenever a You must format the memory card starts to behave abnormally.
  • Page 118 RECORD ERROR This message appears when the image you are try- ing to record cannot be compressed for some rea- son. Try changing the angle of the camera to the subject. REPLACE BATTERY! Battery power is low. Camera power turns off automatically shortly after this message appears.
  • Page 119 Description ... Digital camera Model ... QV-3000EX/Ir Recorded Image File Format ... Still images (including panoramas): JPEG (Exif. Ver. 2.1), DCF standard (Design rule for Camera File system), DPOF compatible, Movies: AVI Recording Medium ... CompactFlash card (Type I/II) Recorded Image Size ... 2048 x 1536 pixels, 1024 x 768 pixels...
  • Page 120 White Balance ... Automatic, fixed (4 modes), manual switching Self-timer ... 10 seconds, 2 seconds Built-in Flash Flash Modes: ... AUTO, ON, OFF, Red eye reduction Flash Range: ... Approximately 0.5 to 4 meters Recording Functions ... One-shot, continuous, movie, pan- orama, landscape, night scene, portrait, self-timer, macro Monitor ...
  • Page 121 • This camera does not have a separate battery to power its clock. Clock settings are cleared whenever power to the camera is cut off (by batteries going dead while the camera is not connected to an AC power outlet with the AC adaptor) for about 24 hours. After power is resumed, either by loading fresh batteries or connecting to an AC power outlet, you will have to set the correct time and date again.

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