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LCD Digital Camera
QV-8000SX
User’s Guide
English
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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 • Be sure to use the 3 procedure on page E-44 to set the time LOCK 1 and date before us- ing the camera for LOCK 1 the first time. 2 • File name assign- ment and time 3 stamping will not 2 On the bottom of the camera, be performed cor- slide the battery compartment rectly if the time Load batteries so their plus (+) and minus (–) cove
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QUICK REFERENCE Recording Images (page E-46) 4 5 After composing the image on the After confirming that the Auto Focus monitor screen, press the shutter but- operation is complete (the operation lamp ton about half way and hold it there. lights green), press the shutter button all * The camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically the way down to record the image. focuses the image. 3 Operation Slide the POWER Switch in lamp the direction indicated by arrow to turn on the camera. 2 1 Set
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QUICK REFERENCE Playing Back Images (page E-79) 2 3 Slide the POWER Switch in the Use [+] and [–] to scroll direction indicated by arrow. through the images stored • The image you recorded appears in camera memory. on the monitor screen. 1 Slide the Function Switch to PLAY. E-4
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QUICK REFERENCE Deleting Images (page E-92) 2 3 4 Press MENU. Double check to Use [+] and [–] to select make sure that “Delete”, and then press the you really want to shutter button. delete the image you selected. * Press MENU to exit Use [+] and [–] to select the image delete “Select”, and then press the operation. shutter button. Use [+] and [–] to select an 5 image you want to delete and then press the shutter button. Press DISP. Selected images are indicated by . Use [+] an
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations upon your selection of the QV-8000SX LCD Digital Camera. CONTENTS 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 E-9 FEATURES Using AC Power ...................................................... E-41 Power Save Settings ............................................... E-42
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CONTENTS Landscape Mode Recording .................................... E-66 E-92 DELETING IMAGES Monochrome and Sepia Recording ......................... E-66 Deleting a Single Image .......................................... E-92 Portrait Recording .................................................... E-67 Deleting All the Images in a Folder .......................... E-93 Using the Self-timer ................................................. E-68 Deleting All Unprotected Images ................
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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 again
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FEATURES FEATURES Continuous recording (page E-57) DCF Data Storage (page E-104) Continuous recording of high-quality images at 0.25-second DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage proto- intervals is just like have a motor drive on the camera. col provides image inter-compatibility between the digital camera and printers. Simple image management (page E-106) Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page E-95) Images can be easily printed in the sequence you want using Images are stored o
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FEATURES Movie and panorama images (pages E-80, 81) Easy connection to other devices (page E-99) A buffer lets you USB, DIGITAL, and VIDEO OUT terminals provide easy con- capture images of nection to other devices. events that occurred before you pressed the shutter button. A built-in function lets you combine up to nine images into breathtaking panoramas. TV Desktop T W Computer Easy-to-understand graphic interface (page E-32) All camera operations can be performed on graphic based in- teractiv
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FEATURES 32X zoom is produced using 8X optical zoom Macro Feature together with 4X digital zoom. page E-58 page E-61 Landscape Mode Portrait Mode page E-66 page E-67 Night Scene Shutter Speed Priority page E-65 page E-70 E-11
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FEATURES Aperture Priority Date and Time Stamping 99/9/12 page E-71 page E-44 Self-timer 9-image Screen page E-68 page E-83 Timer Slide Show page E-69 page E-84 E-12
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FEATURES Display Zoom page E-82 Image Protection page E-90 Wired Remote Controller page E-21 E-13
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PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS • Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera, General Precautions immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the Be sure to observe the following important precautions power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO whenever using the QV-8000SX. service provider. Using the camera under these conditions creates the danger of fire and electrical shock. All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the cam- • Should you ever notice smoke
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PRECAUTIONS • Never open the battery compartment cover, disconnect the Condensation AC adaptor from the camera or unplug it from the wall • When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or other- socket while recording images. Doing so will not only make wise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is storage of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or other image data already stored in camera memory. on interior
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PRECAUTIONS About the camera’s backlight… Monitor Screen • The camera is equipped with a fluorescent light source to Recording provide the back lighting for its LCD. • The normal service life of the backlight is approximately six • The image shown on the monitor screen during recording years, when the camera is used for about two hours a day. is intended for composition purposes only, so its quality • Should the LCD image appear abnormally dark, take the does not match that of the image as it is
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PRECAUTIONS Lens • Camera performance can be adversely affected by finger- prints or dirt on the lens surface. Never touch the lens sur- face with your fingers. • Should the lens become dirty, use a blower to blow off dirt and dust, or a soft, dry cloth to wipe off the lens. 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. File name assignment and time
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UNPACKING UNPACKING Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Camera Memory card (8 MB) Wired Remote Controller Lithium Battery for wired remote controller (CR2025) Loaded in the camera when you purchase it. Soft case 2-Way Shoulder/ Lens cap CD-ROM Alkaline batteries Wrist Strap (AA-size x 4) Attached to the lens. Video cable Special USB cable Data Transfer Cable Manual • Basic Reference
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UNPACKING Using the Lens Cap Attaching the Strap Be sure to affix the lens cap whenever you are not using the The two-way strap that comes with the camera can be used camera. When affixing the lens cap, position it as shown in either as a shoulder strap or a wrist strap. Pass the wrist the illustration and press at the points indicated by the ar- strap through the hole on the side of the camera as shown in rows. the illustration. Clip • A clip on the back of the lens cap lets you fasten it to th
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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 Attach the strap to the camera so the shoulder pad is on the then attach the two buckles of the main strap to each other inside of the loop. (Figure 2). Press the buckles together until they snap securely into place. Upper strap IMPORTANT! (Figure 1) (Figure 2) Main strap • Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist whenever using the camera to protect agains
