LCD Digital Camera QV-8000SX User’s Guide English
QUICK REFERENCE The section provides a general outline of operational procedures. Loading Batteries (page E-38) Setting the Current Date and Time (page E-44) 1 2 3 Load batteries so their plus (+) and minus (–) ends are facing as shown in the illustration. • Be sure to use the procedure on page E-44 to set the time and date before using the camera for the first time. • File name assignment and time stamping will not be performed correctly if the time and date are wrong.
QUICK REFERENCE Recording Images (page E-46) 4 5 After composing the image on the monitor screen, press the shutter button about half way and hold it there. After confirming that the Auto Focus operation is complete (the operation lamp lights green), press the shutter button all the way down to record the image. * The camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image. 3 Operation lamp Slide the POWER Switch in the direction indicated by arrow to turn on the camera.
QUICK REFERENCE Playing Back Images (page E-79) 3 2 Slide the POWER Switch in the direction indicated by arrow. Use [+] and [–] to scroll through the images stored in camera memory. • The image you recorded appears on the monitor screen. 1 Slide the Function Switch to PLAY.
QUICK REFERENCE Deleting Images (page E-92) 4 Double check to make sure that you really want to delete the image you selected. 2 Press MENU. Use [+] and [–] to select “Delete”, and then press the shutter button. Use [+] and [–] to select “Select”, and then press the shutter button. * Press MENU to exit the image delete operation. 5 Use [+] and [–] to select an image you want to delete and then press the shutter button. Selected images are indicated by . Press DISP.
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Congratulations upon your selection of the QV-8000SX LCD Digital Camera. To get the most out of the QV-8000SX, be sure to carefully read this manual and follow the instructions contained in it. CONTENTS E-2 QUICK REFERENCE E-38 POWER SUPPLY Loading Batteries ..................................................... E-38 Using AC Power ...................................................... E-41 Power Save Settings ...............................................
CONTENTS E-92 DELETING IMAGES Landscape Mode Recording .................................... E-66 Monochrome and Sepia Recording ......................... E-66 Portrait Recording .................................................... E-67 Using the Self-timer ................................................. E-68 Using the Timer ....................................................... E-69 Shutter Speed Priority Image Recording ................. E-70 Aperture Priority Image Recording .........................
CONTENTS • 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-8000SX. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, repairs, or battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important data on other media to protect against its loss.
FEATURES FEATURES Continuous recording (page E-57) DCF Data Storage (page E-104) Continuous recording of high-quality images at 0.25-second intervals is just like have a motor drive on the camera. DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage protocol provides image inter-compatibility between the digital camera and printers. Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page E-95) Simple image management (page E-106) Images can be easily printed in the sequence you want using a DPOF compatible printer.
FEATURES Movie and panorama images (pages E-80, 81) Easy connection to other devices (page E-99) A buffer lets you capture images of events that occurred before you pressed the shutter button. A built-in function lets you combine up to nine images into breathtaking panoramas. USB, DIGITAL, and VIDEO OUT terminals provide easy connection to other devices. TV T W Easy-to-understand graphic interface (page E-32) All camera operations can be performed on graphic based interactive menu screens.
FEATURES 32X zoom is produced using 8X optical zoom together with 4X digital zoom.
FEATURES Aperture Priority Date and Time Stamping 99/9/12 page E-71 Self-timer page E-44 9-image Screen page E-68 page E-83 Timer Slide Show page E-69 page E-84 E-12
FEATURES Display Zoom page E-82 Image Protection page E-90 Wired Remote Controller page E-21 E-13
PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS • Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera, immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO service provider. Using the camera under these conditions creates the danger of fire and electrical shock. • Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming out of the camera, immediately turn power off and unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet.
PRECAUTIONS • 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. Condensation • When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or on interior components.
PRECAUTIONS About the camera’s backlight… Monitor Screen • 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. • Should the LCD image appear abnormally dark, take the camera to your dealer or an authorized CASIO service provider to have the light source replaced. Note that you will be charged for this replacement.
PRECAUTIONS Lens • Camera performance can be adversely affected by fingerprints or dirt on the lens surface. Never touch the lens surface 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. Date Setting No data setting is made before the camera is shipped from the factory. Be sure to use the procedure on page E-44 to set the time and date before using the camera for the first time.
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 Memory card (8 MB) Wired Remote Controller Loaded in the camera when you purchase it. Soft case Lens cap CD-ROM Alkaline batteries (AA-size x 4) Data Transfer Cable Manual Attached to the lens.
UNPACKING Using the Lens Cap Attaching the Strap Be sure to affix the lens cap whenever you are not using the camera. When affixing the lens cap, position it as shown in the illustration and press at the points indicated by the arrows. The two-way strap that comes with the camera can be used either as a shoulder strap or a wrist strap. Pass the wrist strap through the hole on the side of the camera as shown in the illustration.
UNPACKING Using the Strap as a Wrist Strap Using the Strap as a Shoulder Strap Detach the upper strap from the main strap (Figure 1), and then attach the two buckles of the main strap to each other (Figure 2). Press the buckles together until they snap securely into place. Attach the strap to the camera so the shoulder pad is on the inside of the loop.
UNPACKING Using the Soft Case Using the Wired Remote Controller Keep the camera in its soft case to protect it when not in use. The wired remote controller that comes with the camera can be used to control the camera. When using a slow shutter speed or telephoto, you can avoid blurring of the image due to camera movement by mounting the camera on a tripod and using the wired remote controller to trigger the record operation. You can also use remote control for playback during presentations.
UNPACKING Replacing the Wired Remote Controller Battery Failure of the wired remote controller to operate probably means that the battery needs to be replaced. The wired remote controller is powered by a single CR2025 lithium battery. Battery Precautions 1. While pressing the battery holder lock, pull the battery holder from the wired remote controller. Battery holder Battery holder lock CAUTION 2.
UNPACKING Connecting to the Camera Wired Remote Controller Buttons Turn off camera power and then attach the plug of the wired remote controller to the camera’s DIGITAL terminal. The buttons of the wired remote controller have the same basic functions as the buttons on the camera, except for the differences described below.
GENERAL GUIDE GENERAL GUIDE The following illustrations show the names of each component, button and switch on the camera.
GENERAL GUIDE Top and Display Terminal panel cover LCD (page E-26) (page E-30) MENU button / (FLASH/FOLDER) button (page E-32) (pages E-50, 89) [+] Operation lamp (page E-28) [–] Function switch (FOCUS) button (page E-46) (pages E-59, 60, 61) DISP button (SELF-TIMER) button (pages E-30, 32) (page E-68) E-25
GENERAL GUIDE Bottom Tripod screw hole Battery compartment lock (page E-38) LOCK CARD Battery compartment cover (page E-38) Opening the Terminal Panel Cover E-26
GENERAL GUIDE Lens Filters Dial The area around the lens of the camera is threaded to allow use of commercially available lens filters with a diameter of 43mm. Simply screw the lens filter into place. IMPORTANT! Timer Mode (page E-69) Panorama Mode (page E-64) Movie Mode (page E-62) Normal Mode (page E-46) Night Scene Mode (page E-65) Portrait Mode (page E-67) Landscape Mode (page E-66) • Certain types of filters can cause the problems described below.
GENERAL GUIDE Operation Lamp The following CASIO options can be used with this camera. The operation lamp shows the operational status of the camera. • TELE CONVERSION LENS LU-8T (×1.5) • WIDE CONVERSION LENS LU-8W (×0.
GENERAL GUIDE Playback Mode Lamp Color Green On Monitor screen turned off due to data communication. Flashing Please wait (after power on) Delete operation in progress Format operation in progress Power off routine in progress Low battery Red — Memory error Low Battery Warning Lights (red), after which camera power turns off automatically.
MONITOR SCREEN MONITOR SCREEN Pressing DISP causes various indicators to appear on the monitor screen.
MONITOR SCREEN Screen when shutter is pressed half way Flash Mode ( Playback Mode ) Folder name – File number Protect indicator Folder name Pages Image size Auto Focus Frame • Focusing complete: Green • Focusing failed: Red 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Quality FINE NORMAL ECONOMY Flash indicator appears to indicate that flash will be fired (when auto flash is selected).
MONITOR SCREEN Sample Display: REC Mode 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. While the menu screen is on the display, press DISP to toggle between the basic menu and the advanced menu. In this User’s Guide, the basic menu is always used for items that appear on both the basic menu and advanced menu.
MONITOR SCREEN Making menu settings 1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY or REC. 2. Press MENU. 3. Press DISP to toggle between the basic menu and the advanced menu. 4. Use [+] and [–] to select the category or function you want, and then press the shutter button. [+] [–] : Item selection Shutter Button : Execution of a selection MENU : Returns to the previous screen or cancels settings. • Make settings in accordance with the guidance messages that appear on the monitor screen. 5.
MEMORY CARDS MEMORY CARDS This camera uses a memory card (CompactFlash cards) for image memory. A memory card is loaded in the camera when you purchase it. Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera 1. Open the memory card slot cover. 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.
MEMORY CARDS IMPORTANT! Removing a Memory Card from the Camera • Insert only memory cards into the memory card slot. Inserting any other type of card can cause malfunction. • Should water or any other foreign matter get into the memory card slot, immediately turn off power, unplug the AC adaptor, and contact your original retailer or nearest CASIO Service Provider. • Never eject the CompactFlash card while the card slot is facing downwards.
MEMORY CARDS Memory Card Precautions Formatting a Memory Card You can format a memory card to delete all of the data stored on it. • Images cannot be recorded with this camera unless a memory card is installed in it. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to use only CASIO brand CompactFlash cards. Proper operation with other memory cards is not guaranteed. • Formatting a memory card deletes all images on the card, even if some or all of the images are protected (page E-90).
MEMORY CARDS • Up to 250 image files can be stored in each folder. The following shows a typical file name. • Formatting is recommended for any memory card that you suspect contains corrupted image data (due to a DECODE ERROR, strange image colors, malformed images) or newly purchased memory cards. 11070026.JPG • Before starting a format operation, load a full set of new batteries (alkaline or lithium) into the camera or connect the AC adaptor to power the camera.
POWER SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY 4. Close the battery com- 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. partment cover (1 2), and then slide the bat- 3 tery compartment cover lock towards the back of the camera to lock the cover in place (3). Loading Batteries Be sure that camera power is turned off whenever loading or replacing batteries. 1.
POWER SUPPLY ● 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. Nickel-metal hydride Batteries (4-battery set)/Quick Charger Set BC-1HB4 Nickel-metal hydride Batteries (4-battery set) NP-H3P4 • Be sure to keep all four batteries together as a set at all times, for both charging and powering the camera.
POWER SUPPLY • 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. Battery Handling Precautions Incorrect use or handling of batteries can cause them to leak or burst and seriously damage your camera. Be sure to note the following important precautions to avoid problems with batteries.
POWER SUPPLY Auto Power Off (Battery Powered Operation Only) Using AC Power Use the optional AC adaptor (AD-C620) to power the camera from standard AC power. Power automatically turns off whenever you do not perform any camera operation for a specific period. See page E-43 for details about how you can specify the Auto Power Off time. • To restore power, simply use the POWER Switch to turn power back on again.
POWER SUPPLY CAUTION • Always be sure to use the AD-C620 AC adaptor only. Using any other AC adaptor can cause damage to the camera not covered by the warranty. • When unplugging the AC adaptor from the wall socket, be sure to grasp the adaptor (not the cord). • Avoid any undue bending, pulling, and twisting of the AC adaptor’s cord, and never try to lengthen the cord by splicing it with other wire.
POWER SUPPLY Setting SLEEP and AUTO POWER OFF Trigger Times Initializing Power Save Trigger Times 1. Slide the Function Switch to REC. Use the following procedure to return SLEEP and AUTO POWER OFF trigger time settings to their initial factory defaults (SLEEP: 1 minute, AUTO POWER OFF: 2 minutes). 2. Press MENU. IMPORTANT! Note that performing the following procedure to initialize the power save trigger time settings also initializes mode memory (page E-74). 1. Slide the Function Switch to REC. 2.
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. You can even use the TIME STAMP function to “stamp” the date and time inside the image. Setting the Date and Time 1. Press MENU. 2. Select “Set Up” “Date” “Adjust”.
SETTING THE CURRENT DATE AND TIME Selecting the Date Format Example: Sep 12, 1999 You can select any one of the following formats for the above date: 99/9/12, 12/9/99, 9/12/99. 1. Press MENU. 2. Select “Set Up” “Date” “Style”. 3. Use [+] and [–] to select the date format you want, and then press the shutter button.
RECORDING RECORDING Using the Shutter Button Basic Recording Operation The following steps describe how to operate the shutter button so that Auto Focus has a chance to focus the image. The following describes the basic operation for recording images. 1. Press the shutter button about half way. 1. Slide the Function Switch to REC. • The Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image. REC PLAY • The REC position selects the Record Mode, while PLAY selects the Playback Mode. 2.
RECORDING 5. After confirming that the Auto Focus operation • The POWER Switch returns to its original position when you release it. is complete (the operation lamp lights green), press the shutter button all the way down to record the image. • Turning on power enters the Record Mode. • If power turns off, use the POWER Switch to turn it back on again. • Pressing the shutter button releases the shutter, even if Auto Focus was unsuccessful and the image is out of focus. 4.
RECORDING IMPORTANT! CAUTION Auto Focus tends not to work well with the following types of subjects. • Solid color walls or objects with little contrast • Strongly backlit objects • Polished metal or other brightly reflective objects • Venetian blinds or other horizontally repeating patterns • Multiple images that are varying distances from the camera • Subjects in poorly lit areas • Auto Focus also may not work properly when the camera is unsteady or shaking.
RECORDING 2. While keeping the shutter button depressed Using Focus Lock half way, move the camera and compose the image as you want. Normally, Auto Focus automatically focuses on the object that is inside the Auto Focus Frame. Focus lock is a technique 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. This keeps the original subject in focus, even though a different object is within the Auto Focus Frame.
RECORDING • The monitor screen goes blank and the operation lamp flashes amber while the flash unit is charging. Using the Flash You can use the built-in flash unit to provide illumination during recording. Camera Shake Indicator The (camera shake indicator) appears on the monitor screen when the ZOOM slider is set to T (telephoto) or when a slow shutter speed is being used. • If the camera shake indicator appears, use a tripod and the wired remote controller to avoid camera movement. 1.
RECORDING • Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject’s eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if it is fired too close to the eyes, especially with young children. When using the flash, the camera should be at least one meter from the eyes of the subject. • Make sure that you do not touch or block the flash or light sensor with your fingers. Doing so can soil these components and interfere with correct flash operation.
RECORDING Changing the Lens Orientation The lens of the camera is built into a rotating lens body. This means you can change the angle of the lens without moving the rest of the camera. A ....... LCD when shutter button is pressed (in the Record Mode) B .......
RECORDING • Numbers in parentheses are compressed image file sizes. • The figures in the left are approximations only. The actual number of images depends on image subject matter. Use the procedure under “Using the Record Menus” on page E-75 for details on changing the quality modes. • Note that the maximum number of images that can be stored in a single folder is 250.
RECORDING Exposure Compensation This camera features an program AE function that automatically 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. 1. Slide the Function Switch to REC. 3. After adjusting the exposure, press the shutter 2. Use [+] and [–] to perform exposure compensa- button to record the image. tion.
RECORDING • The exposure compensation value automatically reverts 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 disappears from the monitor. EV value is fixed during panorama recording.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Slide the Function Switch to REC. This section describes more advanced recording operations that are also provided by this camera. 2. Select “Functions 1” “Shutter Mode” “Quick”. Using Quick Shutter • “Functions 1” appears on the advanced menu only. Quick Shutter lets you record up to five images at intervals of approximately one second. Quick Shutter can be used to record normal, Night Scene Mode, Landscape Mode, or Portrait Mode images.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Compose the image and then record it. Continuous Recording • Focus is locked when you record the first image, and this setting is applied to all subsequent images. With continuous recording, you can hold down the shutter button and record up to five images at an interval of about 0.25 seconds. Continuous recording can be used for normal recording, as well as in the Night Scene, Landscape, and Portrait modes. • The flash does not fire in the Continuous Mode.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 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 optical zoom or digital zoom, or even use them in combination to increase the size of the original image by 16 or 32 times its original size. T (telephoto) 3. Compose the image and then record it. Using Optical Zoom • Brightness (aperture) is also affected by using optical zoom.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Digital Zoom Manual Focus Digital zoom produces a VGA size image (640 x 480 pixels) that can be double or four times the size of the original image. Using digital zoom and optical zoom in combination can zoom an image to 32X. Manual Focus lets you manually adjust the focus of an image. 1. Slide the Function Switch to REC. 2. Press a number of times until the indicator appears on the monitor screen.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Compose the image and then record it. Infinity Mode Recording • The operation lamp and the Auto Focus frame do not appear while manual focus is in use. 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). 1. Slide the Function Switch to REC. 2. Press a number of times until the indicator appears on the display.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Macro Mode Movie Recording With the macro mode, you can record close up images of subjects located only 1 cm to 50 cm from the filter frame. • In the macro mode, optical zoom is limited to the range of x1 to x1.6. You can record movies that are approximately 10 seconds long. Movies are recorded in 320 x 240-pixel AVI format. For details, see “Using the Record Menus” on page E-75. There are two types of movie recording: PAST and NORMAL.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Align the dial with to select Movie Record- PAST ing Mode. 1. Slide the Function Switch to REC. 2. Select “Movie Mode” “Past”. • On the advanced menu, select “Functions 2” “Movie Mode” “Past”. 3. Align the dial with to select Movie Record- ing Mode. 4. Compose the image on the monitor screen and then press the shutter button about half way. 3. Compose the image and then record it. • Auto Focus automatically adjusts in accordance with the movement of the subject.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Flash is disabled during movie recording. NOTE Movie Storage Capacity 5. Keep the camera pointed at the action you want to record, and press the shutter button all the way down when you want to end recording. Storage Capacity Approximately 300KB/ second Recording Time 10 seconds per movie * When using 8MB CF card.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Compose the image and then record it. Panorama Recording • The right edge of the previous image you recorded remains on the monitor screen, so you can align it correctly with the next image. With panorama recording you record a series of images and then link them to create a single panoramic effect. • From the second image onwards, aim the camera further to the right and overlap the next image with the previous one on the monitor screen.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Night Scene Mode • The maximum shutter speed in the Night Scene Mode is one second. Set the shutter speed manually (page E-70) when you want to use a slower speed. • The shutter speed is quite slow in the Night Scene Mode, so you should be sure to use a tripod to hold the camera steady. • Slow shutter speed also causes slow monitor screen refresh.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Landscape Mode Recording Monochrome and Sepia Recording The Landscape Mode provides clear images from close ups to telephoto. 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. Use the following procedure to record an image in monochrome (black and white) or sepia.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Use [+] and [–] to select “B/W” or “Sepia” and Portrait Recording then press the shutter button. In the Portrait Mode, focus is adjusted so the background is slightly blurred, which highlights the subject in the foreground. 5. Compose the image and then record it. 1. Slide the Function Switch to REC. 2. Align the dial with . 3. Compose the image and then press the shutter button about half way down. 4.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Self-timer setting Using the Self-timer You can use the self-timer for either of the two following recording operations. 10-second recording .... Records about 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Use this method when you want to be included in the image that is recorded. 2-second recording ...... Records about 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Use this method to avoid camera movement caused when the shutter button is pressed. 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Specify the number of images (Shots), the in- Using the Timer terval between shots (Interval), and the record start time (Start time). You can use the timer to perform any one of the following operations. • Shots .......... 250 maximum • Interval Recording Use this method to record a series of images at fixed time intervals. • Interval ........ 1 to 60 minutes • Timer Recording Use this method to record a single image after passage of a fixed amount of time.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Shutter Speed Priority Image Recording • The “Bulb” Shutter Speed setting cannot be used with a timer operation. If the Shutter Speed setting is “Bulb” it automatically changes to “Auto” when you select the timer with the dial. • The camera requires a certain amount of time to store an image in memory after it is recorded. Because of this, setting a shutter speed of “24 sec” or higher and an interval of “01 min” may result in an interval that is longer than one minute.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 6. Compose the image and then record it. Aperture Priority Image Recording • When the Shutter Speed is set to “Bulb”, exposure continues as long as you depress the shutter button. Because of this, use of the wired remote control unit is recommended whenever using the “Bulb” setting. You can fix the aperture at a specific level. A larger aperture (indicated by a smaller aperture value) narrows the focus range, while a smaller aperture widens the focus range.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Select “Functions 1” “Aperture”. Performing Manual White Balance • “Functions 1” appears on the advanced menu only. Certain lighting conditions can cause auto white balance to take a very long time or can result in a limitation of the adjustable range (color temperature). If you suspect your current lighting conditions are causing problems, try performing manual white balance. This sets white balance to a level that can be used under any lighting conditions.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Keeping the camera pointed at the white sheet Recording Mode Power On Settings of paper, press DISP to make the manual white balance settings. A power on setting is one that is set by the camera automatically whenever you turn it on. Normally, the camera uses its own built-in power on default settings. The following table shows the items whose settings you can save in mode memory.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Turning power on default settings on and off Initializing Mode Memory Use the following procedure to initialize the mode memory. 1. Slide the Function Switch to REC. IMPORTANT! 2. Press MENU. Note that performing the following procedure to initialize mode memory also initializes power save trigger time settings (page E-43). 3. Select “Options”. 4. Select “Mode 1” or “Mode 2”. 1. Perform steps 1 through 3 under “Turning power on default settings on and off”. 5.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Item Initialized Setting Power Save Sleep Auto Power Off Focus Using the Record Menus The record menus make it easy to control image quality, white balance, and other settings to suit specific conditions and preferences. Each record menu has two formats: a basic menu and an advanced menu. Press DISP to toggle between the basic menu and advanced menu.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Picture Quality BASIC Size BASIC Sharpness Functions 1 Use this setting to control the quality of the image. Fine / Normal / Economy You can specify either of two image sizes in pixels. 1280 x 960 / 640 x 480 This setting specifies the sharpness of image outlines. Hard : Sharp outlines Normal Soft : Soft outlines Saturation This setting controls the intensity of colors. High : Colors appear deeper. Normal Low : Colors appear lighter.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Spot White Balance Flash Intensity Functions 2 : Takes reading at a very limited spot at the center of the image. Peripheral lighting does not affect this reading, so exposure is based on the subject alone. Movie Mode Select the movie mode you want to use. Normal / Past BASIC Use this setting to select the white balance setting that makes the colors of the subject appear most natural.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Options Power Save Set Up This item can be used to make power save settings to preserve battery power. Sleep (Off / 30sec / 1min / 2min) / Auto Power Off (Off / 2min / 5min / 10min) Card Browser BASIC Format Mode 1 Use this item to specify which of the following settings are retained when camera power is turned off. Focus / Flash / Digital Zoom Select this item to format a memory card. BASIC Date BASIC Mode 2 Use this item to select the card browser file type.
PLAYBACK PLAYBACK The following describes the different techniques that you can use to playback recorded images. NOTES • Sliding the Function Switch to PLAY immediately after recording an image displays the image you just recorded first. • Pressing the shutter button while a movie or panorama image is on the monitor screen starts playback of the movie or panorama. • The image that initially appears on the monitor screen in the PLAY mode is a preview image. The full of image appears after a few seconds.
PLAYBACK • To enlarge the movie image so it fills the entire monitor screen, press DISP. Pressing the DISP again returns the image to its original small size. 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-61. • Pressing the shutter button during movie play pauses playback. Press the shutter button again to resume playback. 1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY.
PLAYBACK Panorama Playback • Pressing DISP changes to a small-image display. Press DISP again to return to the full-screen size. Use the following operation to playback panoramas recorded using the operation under “Panorama Recording” on page E-64. • Pressing the shutter button during panorama play pauses playback. Press the shutter button again to resume playback. 1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY.
PLAYBACK 5. Specify the area. Using Zoom • The portion of the selected area appears on the display at twice its normal size. The following operation lets you magnify an image to twice its normal size. Note that you can zoom only a single still image. • Use [+] and [–] to move the area selection frame left and right. Use and to move it up and down. IMPORTANT! • Press the DISP button to toggle on-screen guidance on and off. Movie and panorama images cannot be zoomed. 6.
PLAYBACK 4. Use [+] and [–] to scroll through images stored Displaying Nine Images in memory. 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. • To view a particular image in normal size, press DISP. This causes the mark to appear in the upper left corner of the monitor screen.
PLAYBACK 1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY. Slide Show 2. Press MENU. Slide Show automatically scrolls through the images stored in memory. You can also specify how much time should be allowed between each image. 3. Select “Slide Show”. • On the advanced menu, select “View” “Slide Show”. 4. To stop Slide Show, press any button besides MENU. • Pressing MENU while a Slide Show is in progress displays a screen that lets you change the interval within the range of 3 to 30 seconds.
PLAYBACK 1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY. Screen Saver 2. Press MENU. 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 Playback Mode. This protects the camera’s monitor screen and the screen of a connected TV against “burn in” of a static image that is left displayed too long. 3. Select “Tools” “Screen Saver” “On”. • “Tools” appears on the advanced menu only.
PLAYBACK Using the Playback Menus Tools The playback menus provide you with control over the display format and DPOF settings, image delete and save operations, and other settings. Each playback menu has two formats: a basic menu and an advanced menu. Press DISP to toggle between the basic menu and advanced menu. Protect Use this item to protect images against deletion. Select : Protects a single specific image. Folder : Protects all images in a specific folder. All : Protects all images.
PLAYBACK Card Browser BASIC Use this item to select the card browser file type. Off/ Type1 / Type2 / Type3 / Type4 Format Select this item to format a memory card. BASIC Date Set Up BASIC Video Out BASIC Language BASIC Beep BASIC Use this item to specify the format of the date that appears in the monitor screen, and to adjust the date setting. Style(Year/Month/Day / Day/Month/Year / Month/Day/Year) / Adjust This item can be used to specify the format of the video output signal.
FOLDER TYPES FOLDER TYPES • When you try to save the 251st image to a folder, the camera automatically creates a new folder and store the image there. • The above maximum number of files and folders are absolute maximums. The actual number of folders and files may be less due to memory card capacity and the size of each image. • Panorama images are divided into multiple images and stored on the memory card.
FOLDER TYPES Selecting a Folder for Playback 1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY. 2. Press . 3. Use [+] and [–] to select the folder you want to select for playback. 4. Press the shutter button to playback the first image in the folder.
IMAGE PROTECTION IMAGE PROTECTION 4. Select the image you want to protect. 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 image in a particular folder, or all images currently on the memory card. IMPORTANT! Formatting a memory card (page E-36) deletes all images on the card, even if some or all of the images are protected.
IMAGE PROTECTION Protecting and Unprotecting All Images on a Memory Card Protecting and Unprotecting Folders 1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY. 2. Press 1. Perform steps 1 through 2 under “Protecting and Unprotecting a Single Image”. . 2. Select “Tools” 3. Use [+] and [–] to select the folder you want to protect. “All”. 3. Select “Protect” or “Unprotect”. 4. Press the shutter button.
DELETING IMAGES DELETING IMAGES Use the following operations when you want to delete images. You can delete a single specific image, all the images in a particular folder or all images currently on the memory card. Deleting a Single Image 1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY. 2. Press MENU. IMPORTANT! 3. Select “Delete” • 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.
DELETING IMAGES 5. After all the images you want to delete are se- Deleting All the Images in a Folder lected, press DISP to delete them. 1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY. 6. Select “Yes” to delete the contents of the folder, or “No” to abort the delete operation without deleting anything. 2. Press . 3. Use [+] and [–] to select the folder you want to • Deleting a panorama deletes all of the images that make it up as well. delete. 4. Press the shutter button.
DELETING IMAGES 7. Select “Yes” to delete the contents of the Deleting All Unprotected Images folder, or “No” to abort the delete operation without deleting anything. 1. Slide the Function Switch to PLAY. • 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. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “Delete” “All”. 4.
DPOF DPOF The letters “DPOF” stand for “Digital Print Order Format”, which is a format for recording 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 compatible printer or professional print service to print images from a memory card without having to specify individual file names. Printing Specific Images 1. Slide the function switch to PLAY. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “DPOF” “Select”.
DPOF 6. Use [+] and [–] to specify the number of copies Printing All the Images in a Folder you want to print, and then press the shutter button. 1. Slide the function switch to PLAY. • If you want to specify more images for printing, repeat steps 4 through 6. 2. Press • If you change your mind about printing an image, mark. press [–] to clear its . 3. Use [+] and [–] to select the folder you want to print. 7. After you are finished, press DISP button to 4. Press the shutter button.
DPOF 8. Use [+] and [–] to specify the number of copies Printing All Images of each image you want to print. 1. Slide the function switch to PLAY. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select “DPOF” “All” “Set print order”. • On the advanced menu, select “Tools” “All” “Set print order”. “DPOF” • To cancel current print settings, select “Cancel print order”. 9. After you are finished, press the shutter button 4. Press the shutter button. to exit the image specification procedure.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS This camera is equipped with a VIDEO OUT terminal for connection to a television or video deck, and a DIGITAL terminal and USB port for connection to a computer or other equipment. 1 Special USB cable When connecting to a computer, use the special USB cable and USB driver software that comes with the camera.
CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT IMPORTANT! Connecting to a Television • A television must have a video input terminal like the one shown in the illustration to connect to this camera. • Battery capacity (page E-40) and other displays that normally appear on the camera’s monitor screen are also displayed on the television screen. • The monitor screen goes blank as soon as you connect the video cable to the camera.
CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT System Requirements 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 • Photo Loader application (on CD-ROM) USB Port Connections The camera’s USB port and accessories make it easy to connect to a computer equipped with a USB port.
CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT USB Port Connection Computer USB port Data Transfer Cable Connection You can use the Data Transfer Cable to connect to your personal computer through the camera’s DIGITAL terminal. Then you save images on your computer’s hard disk using the Photo Loader application. • See the separate installation manual for information about how to install Photo Loader on your computer. USB cable Small Windows 95, 98, NT Workstation 4.
CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT Macintosh Connection of the Data Transfer Cable and operation of the Photo Loader application is not supported on an Apple Macintosh. IMPORTANT! • See the documentation that comes with Photo Loader for information about system requirements. • Be sure to turn off the camera, computer, and all peripherals (monitor, disk driver, etc.) connected to the computer before connecting the digital camera with the Data Transfer Cable.
USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER Other Desktop Computer Configurations Setting Up to Access CompactFlash Card Contents From Your Computer You can use any of the three methods described below to access the contents of a memory card with your computer. You can use the Photo Loader software to save images on the memory card to your computer.
USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER CompactFlash Card Directory Tree Memory Card Data Images recorded with this camera and other data is stored on the memory card using DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) protocol. DCF protocol is designed to make it easier to exchange image and other data between digital cameras and other devices. <¥DCIM¥> DCF Protocol (Parent Folder) (Card Browser Main File) (Management File) MISC AUTPRINT.MRK (DPOF File Folder) (DPOF File) HTML INDEX2.HTM MENU.
USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER • Preview Folder Contents: Preview images Folder and File Contents • Parent Folder Contents: All files used by the digital camera • Card Browser Main File Contents:Template for card browser, which is used for viewing image previews with a web browser • Management File Contents: Information about folder management, image sequence, etc.
USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER Personal Computer Card Browser • This camera uses management files to manage the sequence and attributes of image files. Because of this, adding files, deleting files, changing management file contents, or changing file sequence and attributes with your computer can cause panorama images to become ungrouped. It can also result in slower image scrolling on the camera.
USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER 3. Specify the format. Card Browser Format There are four Card Browser formats. Type1 Type2 Type3 Type4 Data Screen p p × × Type1 ........ This is a powerful format that provides detailed information about each image and also includes a Slide Show feature. Index Screen p p p p (in pixels) × p × p Type2 ........ This format is a viewer with a Slide Show feature. VGA Size p p SXGA Size p Type3 ........
USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER • The index screen uses the contents of the Preview Folder (page E-104). Images copied from another digital camera or a computer may not have preview images, and so they do not appear in the index screen. If this happens, scroll through the images on the monitor screen until the copied images appear. At this time, the camera automatically generates a preview image, which will now appear on the Card Browser index screen.
USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER How to use the HTML file Viewing HTML File Contents Load the CompactFlash card into a card slot of your computer (page E-103). Now drop the INDEX.HTM file (in the DCIM folder) onto your Web browser to display a list of all images contained on the CompactFlash card. For information about importing data from a memory card, see “Setting Up to Access CompactFlash Card Contents from Your Computer” (E-103) and “Connecting to a Computer” (E-100).
USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER Function Descriptions Index Screen When the computer accesses the memory card, it opens the INDEX.HTM file in the DCIM folder and displays an index of folders, with the newest one first. Clicking the INDEX button under a folder name in the left frame displays an index of all the images in the folder. Clicking the INDEX button under ALL Folder displays an index of all the files in all folders.
USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER Saving an HTML File • You can use the Photo Loader application to easily save the images in the HTML file to a computer. See the documentation that comes with Photo Loader for details. • Before using the CompactFlash card again (after storing its images on other media), delete all its current files or reformat the card.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Power Supply No power 3. Wrong AC adaptor Sudden power failure 1. Auto Power Off 2. Low battery power 3. Use of manganese batteries. “ Recording Probable Cause 1. Batteries not loaded correctly. 2. Dead batteries ” indicator on LCD Action 1. Correctly load batteries (page E-38). 2. Replace all four batteries with a set of new ones (page E-38). 3. Use only recommended AC adaptor . 1. Turn power back on. 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING Recording Symptom Probable Cause The focus setting is not correct. Make sure the subject you want to focus is within the Auto Focus Frame when you record the image. Power failure during selftimer operation Low battery power Replace all four batteries with a set of new ones (page E-38). Monitor screen image is out of focus. 1. Failure to focus the image while the camera is in the Manual Mode. 2. Camera is in the Macro Mode. 1. Focus the image before recording it. 3.
TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Cause Action Button operation during page change Wait until an image is on the monitor screen before performing a button operation. Cannot find an image. 1. Memory card images recording using a camera that does not support DCF. 1. The file management systems of cameras that do not support DCF are different from the one used by this camera. This camera cannot read cards recorded with such cameras. 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Probable Cause Action Cannot select items in the Playback Menu. Some functions are not available for playback of certain types of images. Select a different function or change to the Record Mode. No buttons or switches operate. • 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.
MESSAGES MESSAGES Can’t play PANORAMA 3. Use [+] and [–] to select “Yes”, and then press the shutter button. • Select MENU if you want to abort the reformat procedure without deleting anything. • Completion of the format operation is indicated by the message “NO IMAGE” appearing on the monitor screen. This message also indicates that the memory card was formatted successfully. This message appears when there is not enough memory to perform panorama recording.
MESSAGES RECORD ERROR This message appears when the image you are trying to record cannot be compressed for some reason. 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. There are no images No images are stored in memory card.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Lens .................................... F3.2 to 3.5; f = 6 to 48mm (equivalent to 40 to 320mm lens for 35mm film) Description ......................... Digital camera Model .................................. QV-8000SX 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 Recorded Image Size .
SPECIFICATIONS White Balance .................... Automatic, fixed (4 modes), manual switching Battery Life The values noted below indicate the number of hours before battery failure under normal operating temperature (25°C). These values are for reference only, and do not guarantee that any particular set of batteries actually will provide the service life indicated. Low temperatures shorten battery life. Self-timer ............................ 10 seconds, 2 seconds Built-in Flash Flash Modes: ..........
SPECIFICATIONS Standard Accessories ...... 8MB COMPACTFLASH memory card; 2-way shoulder/wrist strap; soft case; lens cap; USB cable; video cable; data transfer cable; CD-ROM; four LR6 alkaline batteries; wired remote controller; wired remote controller battery (CR2025 x 1); Basic Reference, Bundled Software user’s Manual • This camera does not have a separate battery to power its clock.
