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CASIO QV-3500EX Manual

1. BEI DELETING IMAGES Deleting the Displayed Image E 110 Deleting Selected E 111 Deleting All Images in Selected Folders E 112 Deleting All Unprotected Images E 113 MANAGING IMAGES Folders and E 114 Folders E 114 Files E 115 Selecting a Folder for Playback E 116 Protecting Images Against Deletion E 116 Protecting Selected Images E 116 Protecting and Unprotecting All Images in Selected Folders E 117 Protecting and Unprotecting All Images E 118 DPOF e M E 119 som T Making DPOF Settings for Particular Images E 119 F Viewing Card Browser File Contents E 136 Making DPOF Settings for Particular Folders E 120 Saving Card Browser Files E 139 Making DPOF Settings of All Images on the Memory E 121 1 REFERENCE gA OTHER SETTINGS Camera Menus E 140 REC mode E 140 Changing the Display Language E 122 PLAY mode 141 Turning the Confirmination Beep On and Off E 122 m Mode Settings a E 142 Settings in Each Mode E 142 Recording Mode Exposure Mode Combinations E 143 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Troublesho
2. __________ ____________ 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 IMPORTANT The time and date settings are cleared if the camera 15 left for about 24 hours without battery and AC power being supplied If this happens restore power and make new time and date settings before using the camera again A flashing time display indicates that the time and date clock settings have been cleared Use the procedure on this page to make the correct time and date set tings If you do not set the camera s built in clock to the cur rent date and time all images are recorded with the default date and time which probably is not your cor rect current date and time Be sure to correctly set the clock before you use the camera Setting the Date and Time 1 Align the POWER Function Switch with REC or PLAY 2 Press MENU 3 Select Date Time using one of the following two key operations and then press SET DISP If you here this on the menuscreen mode FUNCTION SET UP Date Time PLAY mode SET UP Date Tim
3. Focusing failed Red No memory card loaded warning Self timer 10 SEC 2 SEC Recording Mode indicator NORMAL Zoom factor FA EY gt PORTRAIT RY LANDSCAPE NIGHT SCENE BEST SHOT MOVIE movie PAST PANORAMA Memory capacity Remaining number of storable images 12 2048x1536 FINE P1 Image size 2048 x 1536 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels Quality FINE NORMAL ECONOMY TIFF Im Image information om Movie Recording recording time seconds Panorama number of images P1 to P10 EV value Continuous Mode mode indicator Ey Date and time This information appears for one or two seconds and then disappears GETTING ACQUAINTED E Screen when SHIFT is held down SS Metering Mode indicator SHIET button multi center EM spot White balance C4 CHD COD Auto Daylight Shade Exposure Mode indicator Tungsten re program AE Fluorescent aperture priority AE m Manual shutter speed priority AE manual PLAY mode Folder name Image protection indicator File number mi00 1 Image size FINE L Quality 07x Battery MM Date and time capacity T ETTINa acauainteo E Screen when SET DISP is pressed SET DISP button White balance Flash Mode indicator Aperture
4. Power Off is automatically disabled under any one of the following conditions While a slideshow is playing When you are performing operations on a com puter printer or other external device connected to the camera s DIGITAL terminal or USB port While the AC adaptor is connected to the camera GETTING ACQUAINTED Memory Cards This camera supports use of a CompactFlash memory card CF TYPE I II IBM microdrive for image storage Note that all mentions of memory card in this manual refer both to a CompactFlash memory card and IBM microdrive unless specifically noted otherwise 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 Make sure that the correct side of the card is facing up and that you insert the correct end of the card into the camera Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera 9 1 Open the memory card slot cover Memory card slot cover 2 With the side of the memory card marked with an arrow facing the same direction as the camera s monitor screen slide it into the slot and push it in as far as it will go If the eject button is extended press it in before sliding the memory card into the slot Close the memory card slot cover Eject button Side marked with arrow should face the same
5. accident Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your own repairs High voltage internal components create the risk of electrical shock when exposed Always leave main tenance and repair work up to authorized CASIO service providers Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a motor vehicle Doing so can interfere with the driver s vi sion and create the danger of accident 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 chil dren When using the flash the camera should be at least one meter from the eyes of the subject Keep the camera away from water and other liquids and never let it get wet Moisture creates the danger of fire and electrical shock Never use the camera outdoors in the rain or snow at the seashore or beach in the bathroom etc 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 Using the camera under these conditions creates the danger of fire and electrical shock After making sure the
6. lens with a soft lens cloth The lens of this camera extends from its body when you turn on power and retracts when you turn off power Take care not to subject the lens to undue force or impact and never set the camera face down so the lens is in contact with a tabletop etc Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning on the camera If you align the POWER Function switch with REC while the lens cap is on the lens the message LENS CAP ap pears on the display and camera power turns off automati cally If this happens remove the lens cap and try again Never remove the camera s batteries or unplug its AC adaptor while the lens is extended Doing so leaves the lens extended and creates the risk of lens damage GETTING ACQUAINTED Monitor Screen Indicators The following describes the different indicators and markings that appear on the camera s monitor screen REC mode Flash Mode indicator None Auto Flash Off Flash On Red eye reduction Flash indicator indicates that the flash will fire when auto flash is selected Aperture value Focus Mode indicator None Auto Focus EJ Macro Infinity id Manual Focus Spot metering indicator Camera shake 5 indicator Shutter speed value An out of range aperture or shutter Speed causes the corresponding monitor Screen value to turn yellow Battery capacity Auto Focus Focusing complete Green
7. recharge able batteries are used AC Adaptor Charger BC 3HA Nickel metal hydride batteries 4 battery set Quick Charger Set BC 1HB4 Nickel metal hydride batteries 4 battery set NP H3P4 IMPORTANT Be sure to keep all four batteries together as a set at all times for both charging and powering the camera Mixing batteries from different sets can shorten overall battery life and cause malfunction of the camera Rechargeable batteries cannot be charged while they are loaded in the camera 0 5 ____________ Battery Handling Precautions Incorrect use or handling of batteries can cause them to leak or burst and create the danger of serious damage to your camera Be sure to note the following important precautions to avoid problems with batteries Use only LR6 AM 3 type alkaline or FR6 type lithium or Ni MH nickel metal hydride dry cell batteries with this camera Never mix old bat teries with new ones Doing so can result in bursting or leaking of batteries creating the danger of fire or personal injury Always make sure that the plus and minus ends of the batteries are facing correctly as noted by the markings on the camera itself Improper loading of batteries can result in bursting or leaking of batteries creating the danger of personal injury or soiling of objects nearby A CAUTION Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan to use it fo
8. t the camera will turn off automatically when you dis connect the AC adaptor You also run the risk of damaging the camera whenever you disconnect the AC adaptor with out first turning power off The AC adaptor may become warm to the touch after ex tended periods of use This is normal and is not cause for alarm After using the camera turn it off and unplug the adaptor from the AC outlet The camera automatically switches over to AC adaptor powered operation whenever the AC adaptor is plugged into the camera Always use the AC adaptor to power the camera whenever it is connected to a computer Turning the Camera On and Off Rotate the POWER Function Switch to turn camera power on and off REC Turns on power and enters the REC mode PLAY Turns on power and enters the PLAY mode OFF Turns off power IMPORTANT Never turn on power while the lens is attached to the lens or while the lens is facing downwards To restore camera power after it has been turned off by auto power off rotate the POWER Function switch to OFF and then back to REC or PLAY Power Save Settings The settings described below let you specify sleep and auto power off trigger times that help to conserve valuable battery power ___________ ___________ AUTO POWER Auto Power Off turns off camera power if no operation is performed for five minutes in the PLAY mode In the REC mode
9. 10 Image management and manipulation software The QV 3500EX comes bundled with a CD ROM that s packed with useful software Photo Loader automates up loading of images to your computer and Panorama Editor lets you stitch images together into panorama scenes Other bundled applications include Internet Explorer Web browser Outlook Express e mail software and QuickTime movie viewer You also get a copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF file reader for reading the user documentation on the CD ROM Recording Features Portrait Mode page E 69 Landscape Mode Night Scene Mode INTRODUCTION Best Shot Mode Movie Mode Panorama Mode page E 76 Num MEN ie page E 78 msnm T Histogram page E 106 Four exposure modes Program AE aperture priority AE shutter speed priority AE manual exposure pages E 79 to E 84 Three metering modes Multi pattern center weighted spot pages E 85 to E 86 Four focus modes Auto focus macro infinity manual pages E 59 to E 62 Precautions General Precautions Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the QV 3500EX All references in this manual to this camera and the cam era refer to the CASIO QV 3500EX Digital Camera Never try to take pictures or use the built in display while operating a motor vehicle or while walking Doing so cre ates the danger of serious
10. Foli Folder value awe 12 8 um 1 250 Shutter Metering Mode speed indicator value Exposure Mode indicator Recording Mode indicator IMPORTANT The above indicators may not appear when viewing images recorded using a different digital camera model 2 Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Each press of the SET DISP button changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below REC mode Display indicators on page E 25 SET DISP SET DISP Display indicators off SET DISP Monitor screen off PLAY mode v Display indicators on page E 26 SET DISP PLAY Mode details on page E 27 SET DISP SET DISP Histogram display on page E 106 SET DISP Display indicators off IMPORTANT The histogram does not appear for movie images page E 101 ___________ 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 MFOO WA Manual mode indicator waa Battery capacity Infinity indicator amp Macro mode indicator Flash off indicator 8922 Self timer time settings Flash on indicator Remaining number of number 8 8 Red eye reduction indicator images Image number Operation Indi
11. LCD Digital Camera QV 3500EX User s Guide English INTRODUCTION To get the most out of your new CASIO Digital Camera make sure you read this manual carefully and keep it on hand for future reference 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 Alkaline batteries 4 AA size batteries Neck strap Basic Reference Bundled Software User s Manual o c Lens cap cap holder The lens cap should be affixed to the lens of the camera when you unpack it Memory card 8 MB CompactFlash card Loaded in the camera when you purchase it Special video cable CD ROM Special USB cable mmo T INTRODUCTION Unpacking 29 Quick Reference eene nite Getting Ready Recording an Image Playback Deleting Images FealulS asocio Recording Features PreCautiOns cn e e Ptr pene General Precautions Operating conditions Condensation About the camera s backlight GETTING ACQUAINTED Gerieral Guide ease REI IE RE Front Back Side Bottom Installing a Conversion Lens or Close up Lens Using a Filter Lens Precautions Monitor Screen Indicators REC mode PLAY mode Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Indicator displa
12. TINo acauanmeo Never turn off camera power or subject the camera to im pact while the card access lamp is flashing Doing so can cause malfunction of the microdrive The microdrive is a very high precision device Dropping the camera can result in malfunction of the microdrive even though the camera is undamaged Take extra care when handling the camera while the microdrive is installed The microdrive has very large storage capacity Because of this certain operations can take a relatively long time to perform The microdrive may not operate properly in areas where barometric pressure is low Because of this you should avoid using it at high altitudes A microdrive consumes much more electrical power than a CompactFlash card Depending on how a microdrive is used it can greatly reduce battery life When using alkaline batteries certain operating conditions and certain battery brands can result in batteries going dead right after you install new ones Whenever using a microdrive we recom mend that you use rechargeable nickel metal hydride bat teries or lithium batteries to power the camera When battery power is low the amount of time required between shots may become longer This longer interval is designed to protect the microdrive In case of microdrive malfunction Contact your original microdrive retailer or the contact point noted in the microdrive documentation CASIO does not provide any servicing or m
13. aching the lens cap Never turn on camera power with the lens cap affixed to the lens Attaching the Neck Strap Attach the strap as shown in the illustration below GETTING ACQUAINTED Adjusting the Length of the Neck Strap Use the buckle to adjust the length of the neck strap Using the Soft Case Keep the camera in its soft case to protect it when not in use Monitor screen facing down Sse Buckle IMPORTANT Be sure to keep the neck strap around your neck when using the camera to protect against accidentally drop ping it The supplied neck strap is intended for use with this camera only Do not use it for any other application Never swing the camera around by the neck strap Allowing the camera to swing freely from your neck can result in damage to the camera due to its bumping against other objects It also creates the danger of the camera becoming caught in a door or on other ob jects resulting in personal injury Keep the camera out of the reach of small children especially when the neck strap is attached The neck strap can accidentally wind around the neck of a child and create the risk of strangulation NOTE You can leave the soft case hanging from the neck strap when using the camera IMPORTANT Never put any other object be sides the camera into the soft case Power Requirements Your camera features a t
14. aintenance support for the microdrive Note that CASIO assumes no responsibility for any data loss you may suffer while using the microdrive This camera supports use of both a CompactFlash card and the microdrive Note however that ejecting a microdrive from the camera is relatively more difficult than ejecting a CompactFlash card T emmo acauanten _____ Menu Screens NN Pressing MENU displays the menu screen The contents of the menu screen depend on whether you are in the PLAY mode or REC mode The following procedure shows opera tion in the REC mode as an example Example Displays REC mode page 1 NORMAL PORTRAIT LANDSCAPE O Items 1 Align the POWER Function Switch with To perform a menu operation in the PLAY mode align the POWER Function Switch with PLAY NIGHT SCENE BEST SHOT FUNCTION On screen guidance 2 Press MENU d 3 Use gt 4 7 and A to select the item you mode FUNCTION menu 2 want and then press SET DISP Make settings in accordance with the guidance mes sages that appear on the monitor screen gt 4 A Item selection page scrolling SET DISP Applies displayed setting MENU Returns to previous screen On screen guidance Pressing the 9 i button is sometimes required to exit certain setting screens See the Camera Menus on page E 140 for more informa tion about menu contents
15. amp function digitally stamps the recording date and time in the lower right corner of each Example image as it is recorded Note that once an image is stamped Date October 18 2001 the date and time cannot be deleted Time 1 25pm Off No time stamping 2001 10 18 Year Month Day 18 1 25pm Day Hour Minutes 2001 10 18 1 25pm Year Month Day Hour Minutes 1 Align the POWER Function Switch with REC 2 Press MENU 3 Select FUNCTION Time Stamp and then press SET DISP
16. cator Lamp Operation lamp The Operation lamp shows the operational status of the camera as described below Operation lamp REC mode One of the following operations is in progress start up save multiple movie recording PAST standby Green The camera is ready to record when the lamp is off Partial Shutter Release Button Auto focus operation complete Auto focus operation Green failed Flash lamp Flash lamp The Flash lamp also lights and flashes during a record operation as described below Self timer lamp The Self timer lamp flashes when the self timer is perform ing a timer operation prior to releasing the shutter Self timer lamp REC mode Amber Flash is charging Partial Shutter Release Button Amber Ready to fire When the Operation lamp and Flash lamp are both flash ing an error message appears on the monitor screen re gardless of whether the monitor screen is turned on or off GETTING ACQUAINTED Using the Bundled Accessories Using the Lens Cap Always keep the lens cap on the lens whenever you are not using the camera Large loop Small loop Triangular ring Lens cap holder Attach the lens cap holder to the ring This protects against accidental loss of the lens cap IMPORTANT Be sure to turn off camera power and let the lens re tract into the camera before att
17. direction as the monitor screen N Removing a Memory Card from the Camera ie Eject button 1 Open the memory card slot cover Press the eject button So it extends from the camera Press the eject button once again to eject the card Remove the memory card GETTING ACQUAINTED 5 Close the memory card slot cover AN IMPORTANT Insert only memory cards into the memory card slot Inserting any other type of card can cause malfunc tion 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 memory card while the card slot is fac ing downwards Doing so creates the danger of the memory card falling which can corrupt data or dam age the memory card Never remove the memory card from the camera while the operation lamp or card access lamp is flash ing Doing so can cause loss of recorded images or corruption of memory card data Formatting a Memory You can format a memory card to delete all of the data stored on it IMPORTANT Formatting a memory card deletes all images on the card even if some or all of the images are protected page E 116 Formatting a memory card deletes all Best Shot Mode scene sample images stored on it After deleting the card you have to import the scenes you
18. e Use gt 4 and A to select each menu item and press SET DISP to advance to the next menu 0 0 0505050 o 4 Select and change the digits on the screen to Selecting the Date Format set the current date and time You can use the following procedure to select one of the three different date formats 1 Align the POWER Function Switch with REC or Green PLAY marker 2 Press MENU 3 Select Date Style using one of the following two key operations and then press SET DISP 4 gt Moves the green marker 7 A Increases and decreases the currently se lected digit If you are here Select this on the menu screen REC mode FUNCTION SET UP Date Style PLAY mode SET UP Date Style 5 Press SET DISP to apply your settings Use gt 4 and A to select each menu item 6 Press to exit this setting screen and press SET DISP to advance to the next menu 4 Use V and A to select the setting you want to use and then press SET DISP to apply it Example October 18 2001 Year Month Day 01 10 18 Day Month Year 18 10 01 Month Day Year 10 18 01 5 Press i to exit this setting screen ____________ 4 Use V and A to select the setting you want Time Stam and then press SET DISP to apply it When it is turned on the time st
19. erminal page E 123 Memory card slot cover page E 39 Bottom Tripod screw hole Battery compartment lock page E 32 Battery compartment cover page E 32 GETTING ACQUAINTED Lens Threads are provided in the camera s lens to allow connec tion of an optionally available Conversion Lens Adaptor LU 35A After installing the adapter you can use one of the rec ommended converter lenses the recommended close up lens or an optionally available filter Installing a Conversion Lens or Close up Lens Installing a converter lens lengthens the focal distance for improved telephoto capabilities or shortens the focal dis tance for wider angle shots Installing the close up lens pro vides macro imaging IMPORTANT The Canon Inc converter and close up lenses listed following are recommended for use with this camera These lenses may not be available in some geo graphic areas Canon Inc Tele Converter TC DC58 Focal Distance Digital camera focal distance x 1 5 Tele Converter TC DC58 Conversion Lens Adaptor LU 35A Canon Inc Wide Converter WC DC58 Focal Distance Digital camera focal distance x 0 8 Wide Converter wy WC DC58 Conversion Lens Adaptor LU 35A __________ ____________ Canon Inc 58mm Close up Lens 2500 Focal Distance In the Macro Mode 5 cm t
20. evel E 86 Using the Filter Function Selecting White Balance Adjusting White Balance Manually E 88 Quick White Balance Selection E 89 Enhancing Certain Colors E 90 Turning the On screen Grid On and Off E 91 Specifying Outline Sharpness E 92 Specifying Color Saturation E 92 Specifying E 93 Saving Uncompressed Images TIFF Mode E 93 Specifying Power On Default Settings Resetting the Camera Using the Camera s Shortcut Features Changing REC mode FUNCTION Menu Settings Using the Shortcut Buttons E 96 To assign REC mode FUNCTION menu items to shortcut buttons E 97 Directly Accessing the REC mode FUNCTION Menu E 99 PLAYBACK Basic Playback Operation E 100 Playing a Movie eee E 101 Playing a Panorama E 102 Enlarging the Playback Image E 103 Displaying the 9 image View E 104 Selecting a Specific Image in the 9 image View E 105 Displaying the Histogram Using the Slide Show Feature Resizing an Image Cropping an
21. f factors including the battery manufacturer the amount of time the batteries spend in storage before you use them temperature while you are recording and photographic con ditions As a rule we recommend the use of lithium batteries or Ni MH batteries which have longer lives than alkaline bat teries __________ ____________ The following examples show how alkaline battery changes under different shooting conditions Example 1 Intermittent use of the camera shortens battery life Conditions Temperature 25 C Repeat of a cycle of recording of one shot per minute for 10 minutes followed by one minute of playback and a nine minutes of power off power on full lens extention half lens contraction full lens extension image recording power off Flash on Approximate Battery Life 35 minutes 32 shots Example 2 Low temperatures shorten battery life Conditions Temperature 0 C Repeat of a cycle of recording of one shot per minute for 10 minutes followed by one minute of playback and a nine minutes of power off power on full lens extention half lens contraction full lens extension image recording power off Flash on Approximate Battery Life 8 minutes 8 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
22. ioners heaters or other areas subject to temperature extremes Inside of a closed vehicle especially one parked in the sun In areas subject to strong vibration Condensation When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or other wise expose it to a sudden change of temperature conden sation can form on the exterior of the camera or on internal components Condensation can cause malfunction of the camera so you should avoid exposing it to conditions that might cause condensation To keep condensation from forming place the camera into a plastic bag before moving it into a location that is much warmer or colder than your current location Leave it in the plastic bag until the air inside the bag has a chance to reach the same temperature as the new location If con densation does form remove the batteries from the cam era and leave the battery compartment cover open for a few hours About the camera s backlight The camera is equipped with a fluorescent light source to provide the back lighting for its LCD The normal service life of the backlight is approximately six years when the camera is used for about two hours a day 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 Under very cold conditions the backlight may require
23. more time than normal to light or reddish bands may appear in the displayed image These conditions do not indicate mal function and normal operation should return at higher tem peratures ______ This section contains important information you should know when trying to operate the camera General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component button and switch on the camera Front Self timer lamp Indicator display page E 29 page E 28 Viewfinder POWER Function page E 53 switch page E 37 48 Shutter release button page E 48 Flash page E 56 Terminal panel cover page E 20 Exposure sensor page E 58 Lens page E 21 GETTING ACQUAINTED am Flash Folder button RESIZE Focus Resize pages E 56 116 button pages E 59 108 BEST SHOT button Flash lamp page E 71 page E 29 Self Timer Delete button pages E 65 110 Operation lamp page E 28 Zoom slider Enlarge Nine Images J page E 54 103 104 D gt 4 A Y gt SET DISP button 27 27 44 SHIFT button Monitor screen PREVIEW button pages E 26 96 page E 25 pages E 52 GETTING ACQUAINTED Side Diopter dial page E 54 DIGITAL terminal page E 123 USB port page E 123 DC IN 6V terminal page E 36 VIDEO OUT t
24. mory card deletes all images stored on the card but you can use a computer to copy the images you want to keep to the computer s hard disk before reformatting your card If you plan to be record ing images where you do not have access to a computer it is a good idea to take along an extra memory card or two just in case you experience an unexpected memory card problem Formatting is recommended for any memory card that you suspect contains corrupted image data due to a RECORD ERROR strange image colors malformed images or for newly purchased memory cards 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 Interruption of cam era power during the format operation results in improper formatting making it impossible to use the memory card IBM Microdrive Precautions Compatibility of the camera with the IBM microdrive has been confirmed by CASIO However you should note the following important points whenever using the IBM microdrive Be sure to carefully read all of the documentation that comes with the microdrive before using it Note that the microdrive becomes hot during normal use Take care when removing it from the camera Take care to avoid strong pressure on the label side of the microdrive when it is removed from the camera Strong pressure can damage internal components and cause mal function T oET
25. o 14 cm from the sur face of the close up lens to the subject when zoom is set to maximum wide angle 7 cm to 14 cm in other modes Close up Lens 250D Conversion Lens Adaptor l LU 35A 50505 0 IMPORTANT Be sure to use the Conversion Lens Adaptor LU 35A whenever you install a conversion lens or 58mm close up lens If you don t the lens will come into con tact with the conversion lens or 58mm close up lens when it extends from the camera resulting in malfunc tion Be sure to use the monitor screen to compose images while conversion lens or close up lens is installed on the camera Do not use the viewfinder because its image is not changed by the lens you are using Flash is disabled while a conversion lens or 58mm close up lens is being used Setting the camera to wide angle while the tele con verter lens is installed causes shadows around the periphery of the image due to light being block by the frame of the attached lens Because of this you should always set the camera to telephoto whenever you are using the tele converter lens The effects of camera movement are always magni fied while the tele converter lens is being used Whenever you are using a conversion lens install the cushion that comes with it and mount the camera on a tripod so it is secure Due to certain characteristics of the wide converter lens you may notice some slight distortion in images you record with it You
26. ot allow the AC adaptor power cord to be come cut or damaged do not place heavy ob jects on it and keep it away from heat A dam aged power cord creates the risk of fire and electrical shock Never try to modify the AC adaptor power cord or subject it to severe bending twisting pull ing Doing so creates the risk of fire and elec trical shock Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet Doing so creates the risk of electrical shock Do not overload extension cords or wall out lets Doing so creates the danger of fire and electrical shock Should the cord of the AC adaptor become damaged exposed internal wiring request a replacement from an authorized CASIO ser vice provider A damaged AC adaptor cord creates the danger of fire or electrical shock DC IN 6V AC power terminal CAUTION AC Adaptor AD C620 Option AC Adaptor Charger BC 3HA Option The BC 3HA functions both as an AC adaptor and as a charger unit for AA size nickel metal hydride batteries It comes complete with four rechargeable nickel metal hy dride batteries This AC adaptor charger unit can be used with any household power outlet rated for 100V to 240V AC GETTING ACQUAINTED l Be sure to turn off power before connecting or disconnect ing the adaptor Always turn camera power off before disconnecting the AC adaptor even if the camera has batteries installed If you don
27. oting tto E 144 Connecting to a Television E 124 2 9558098 E Selecting the Video Output Signal Mode 125 Specifications anten E 149 Connecting the Wired Remote Controller tothe Camera ins 126 Connecting to a E 126 m USB Port Connection Windows Macintosh E 127 Using a Serial Port Connection E 128 7 Using a Memory Card to Transfer Image Data 129 4 Memory Card Data E 130 m DCF Protocol E 130 Memory Card File Structure E 131 Image Files Supported by the Camera E 132 gf Precautions when Using a Memory Card a Computer E 133 Using the HTML Card E 134 8 Specifying the Card Browser Type E 134 INTRODUCTION Quick Reference Getting Ready Load batteries page E 32 Insert the memory card page E 39 Set the current time and date page E 45 INTRODUCTION Recording an Image 48 4 3 After confirming that the Auto Focus operation is complete the operation lamp lights green Point the camera at the sub ject compose the image on the monitor screen and press press the shutter release button the shutter release button half all the way down to record the im way to focus the image age 7 Remove the lens cap from the lens 2 Align the POWER Function Switch wi
28. perature 25 C until power automatically turns off due to battery failure They do not guarantee that batteries will provide the amount of service indicated Low temperatures and continued use reduce bat tery life Type of AA size Alkaline AA size Lithium AA size Ni MH Operation Batteries LR6 Batteries FR6 Batteries NP H3 Pl bae S 145 minutes 270 minutes 170 minutes Continuous 35 minutes 150 minutes 110 minutes Recording 210 shots 900 shots 660 shots The above figures are approximations only The above guidelines are based on the following battery types Alkaline MX1500 AA DURACELL ULTRA Lithium Energizer Battery life varies with brand Figures are based on continuous recording under the fol lowing conditions Flash turned off One zoom slider switching between T Telephoto and W Wide angle Recording one image per minute under the above conditions reduces battery life to about one sixth of that noted above Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash zoom and other functions and how long you leave power turned on Tips for Prolonging Battery Life Use the 5 im button to turn off the flash when you are not using it You can also use the power save settings page E 37 to protect against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the camera Alkaline Battery Life The actual life of alkaline batteries is affected by a variety o
29. r more than two weeks Never recharge batteries never allow direct connection between two ends of a battery and never try to take batter ies apart Do not expose batteries to direct heat or dispose of them by burning Doing so can create the danger of explosion Never mix batteries of different types 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 tery power is used Replace all four batteries as soon as pos sible after they go dead If you continue to use the camera while the battery level is or camera power will auto matically turn off Battery Capacity High Low Monitor EI m X S Screen Indicator an og Display 4 LA GETTING ACQUAINTED Using AC Power AC Adaptor precautions Use the adaptor as shown below to power the camera from a household power outlet Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage is outside the rating marked on the AC adaptor Doing so can create the danger of fire or elec trical shock Use only the optional AC adaptor specified for this camera Do n
30. re 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 Dust build up around the prongs can create the danger of fire If the camera s case should ever become cracked due to dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment immediately turn power off unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet and contact your nearest CASIO service pro vider Never use the camera inside of an air craft or in any other areas where its use is prohibited Doing so can result in an accident Physical damage and malfunction of this camera can cause the image data stored in its memory to be deleted Be sure to always keep backup copies of data by transfer ring them to personal computer memory 080 o 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 Operating conditions This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0 C to 40 C Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas In areas subject to direct sunlight In areas subject to high humidity or dust Near air condit
31. s a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc CompactFlash and o logo are registered trademarks of SanDisk Corporation The USB driver uses software by Phoenix Technologies Ltd Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997 Phoenix Technologies Ltd All Rights Reserved IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Other company product and service names used herein may also be trademarks or service marks of others som T High resolution 3 34 megapixel CCD 1 8 inch low glare color LCD HAST 12X zoom 3X optical zoom 4X digital zoom Memory card image storage Supports CompactFlash cards CF TYPE 1 11 and the IBM microdrive Digital Print Order Format DPOF Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want using a DPOF compatible printer DPOF can also be used when specifying images and quantities for printing by pro fessional print services DCF Data Storage DCF Design rule for Camera File system data storage protocol provides image inter compatibility with printers and other digital cameras VIDEO OUT terminal Connect to your TV for big screen viewing of images USB compatibility Connect to your computer for quick and easy image ex change HTML File Card Browser Images are displayed on your computer screen in a conve nient format You can view a gallery of image thumbnails on your com puter screen QV 3500EX Slideshow 200
32. should keep the zoom setting at its W limit when ever you are using the wide converter lens When using the close up lens make sure to set the focus mode to Macro Mode page E 59 Proper focus of a close up image is not possible with any other focus mode Using a Filter This camera supports use of commercially available 58mm filters IMPORTANT Be sure to use the Conversion Lens Adaptor LU 35A whenever you install a filter If you don t the lens will come into contact with the filter when it extends from the camera resulting in malfunction The designs of some filters can cause shadows around the periphery of the image Auto focus and flash may not produce desired results while a filter is on the lens Filters do not produce exactly the same results as those obtained with a film based camera Do not use multiple filters in combination Use of the flash while a commercially available lens m m El m H m m hood is installed may not produce desired results m El m m ETE 0 0 ___________ ____________ Lens Precautions Fingerprints dust or any other soiling of the lens can inter fere with proper image recording Never touch the lens with your fingers You can remove dust particles from the lens surface by using a lens blower to blow them off Next wipe the surface of the
33. sting the Flash Intensity E 57 Precautions when Using Flash E 58 Selecting the Focus Mode E 59 Using the Auto Focus Mode E 59 Using the Macro Mode E 60 Using the Infinity Mode E 61 Using the Manual Focus Mode E 61 Using Focus Lock E 62 Specifying the Focus Frame Location E 63 Specifying Image Size and Quality Using the 2 Exposure OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Continuous Shutter Mode Shooting Portraits eee eae Shooting Landscapes Shooting Night Scenes Instant Setup Using the Best Shot Mode Specifying the Location of Best Shot Mode Scene Images Registering Your Own Scene Setups Importing a Scene from the Best Shot Library on the CD ROM Recording a Movie To record a movie using the normal mode To record a movie using the past mode Shooting Panoramas see Specifying the Exposure Mode Program AE Aperture Priority AE Shutter Speed Priority AE Manual Exposure Quick Exposure Mode Selection Selecting the Metering Mode Quick Metering Mode Selection Setting the Sensitivity L
34. th REC Use the Diopter Dial to adjust the view through the viewfinder to suit your particular eyesight page E 54 INTRODUCTION Playback page 100 Use gt forward and 4 Align the back to scroll through POWER Fanci stored images on the Switch with PLAY monitor screen INTRODUCTION Deleting Images E 110 2 7 Use gt forward and 4 back to Align the scroll through stored images and POWER Function display the one you want to de Switch with PLAY lete Press fg gt Press v to B select Yes and then press Double check to make SET DISP sure that you really Z want to delete the button image you selected You can exit the image delete operation by pressing MENU CASIO COMPUTER CO LTD assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual CASIO COMPUTER CO LTD assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of the QV 3500EX 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 Windows and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Macintosh i
35. want to the memory card page E 74 Data deleted by a memory card format operation can not be recovered Be sure to carefully check and con firm that you no longer need the data stored in a memory card before formatting it 1 Align the POWER Function Switch with REC or PLAY 2 Select Format using one of the following two key operations and then press SET DISP If you are here REC mode PLAY mode Select this on the menu screen FUNCTION SET UP Format SET UP Format Use V and A to select each menu item and press SET DISP to advance to the next menu 3 In response to the confirmation message that appears use V and A to select Yes to for mat or No to exit and then press SET DISP ___________ 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 Because of this you should al ways make backup copies of important images on other media magnetic optical disk floppy diskette computer hard disk etc Memory card problems can be corrected by reformatting the memory card Reformatting a me
36. wo way power supply that lets you use either AA size batteries or household AC current A set of AA size alkaline batteries is supplied with the cam era The other items listed below are available separately W Batteries Four AA size alkaline batteries LR6 Four AA size lithium batteries FR6 Four AA size nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries NP H3 E Household Current AC Adaptor AD C620 AC Adaptor Charger BC 3HA Loading Batteries Make sure that camera power is turned off whenever loading or replacing batteries 1 the bottom of the camera slide the battery compartment cover lock towards the back of the camera 1 to unlock the cover 2 Pressing down on the battery compartment cover slide it towards the side of the camera to release it and then swing the cover up to open it Q 3 Load the batteries so their plus and minus ends are facing as shown in the illustration 4 Swing the battery com partment cover closed and then slide it towards the center of the camera to secure it in place 5 Slide the battery com partment cover lock to wards the front of the camera to lock the cover Q IMPORTANT Never use manganese batteries Use only the battery types specifically mentioned in this User s Guide ____________ Life Guidelines The battery life guideline values given below indicate the amount of time at standard tem
37. y rrt Operation Indicator Lamp Operation lamp Flash lamp Self timer lamp Using the Bundled Accessories Using the Lens Cap Attaching the Neck Strap Adjusting the Length of the Neck Strap Using the Soft Case Power Requirements Loading Batteries Battery Handling Precautions Low Battery Indicator Using AC Power Turning the Camera On and Off Power Save Settings Cards cioe oet e eid E Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera Removing a Memory Card from the Camera Formatting a Memory Card Memory Card Precautions IBM Microdrive Precautions Menu Screens E 44 Setting the Current Date and Time E 45 Setting the Date and Time E 45 Selecting the Date Format E 46 Time Stamp E 47 jJ BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording a Simple Snapshot E 48 About the REC Mode Monitor Screen E 50 About Auto Focus E 50 Recording Precautions E 50 Image Recording when the Battery is Low E 51 Camera Orientation Detection Previewing the Last Image Recorded Deleting the an Image in the REC Mode E 53 Using the Viewfinder for Recording 53 USING ZOOM ee eed eter E 54 Using Optical Zoom E 54 Using Digital Zoom E 55 Using thie Flash once E 56 Flash Status Indicators E 57 Adju
38. you can specify an Auto Power Off trigger time of two or five minutes SLEEP The monitor screen enters a sleep state if no operation is performed for a specified amount of time in the REC mode Pressing any button immediately wakes up the monitor and restores normal operation You can specify 30 seconds 1 minute or 2 minutes before the sleep state is triggered or you can turn off this setting entirely To power save settings Align the POWER Function Switch with REC 2 Press MENU 3 Use F 4 V and A to select FUNCTION and then press SET DISP 4 Use V and A to select the item whose set tings you want to change and then press SET DISP To make auto power off settings select Auto Power Off To make sleep settings select Sleep 5 On screen that appears use V and A to make the setting you want and then press SET DISP Auto power off settings 2 min 5 min Sleep settings Off 30 sec 1 min 2 min In the PLAY mode the Auto Power Off trigger time is fixed at five minutes Sleep is disabled in the PLAY mode Performing any button operation while the monitor is asleep immediately wakes it up and restores normal operation The Auto Power Off setting is given priority if you have 2 min set for both Sleep and Auto Power Off This means that the camera turns off if you do not perform any operation for about two minutes in the REC mode Auto

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