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LCD Digital CameraUser’s GuideQV-8000SXEnglish

E-10FEATURESWTMovie and panorama images (pages E-80, 81)A buffer lets youcapture images ofevents thatoccurred beforeyou pressed theshutter button.A bu

E-100CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENTConnecting to a ComputerThe following accessories are included with the camera tomake it easy for you to connect to

E-101CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENTUSB Port ConnectionIMPORTANT!• Plug the USB connectors into the ports as far as theywill go. Incorrect connection ca

E-102CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENTMacintoshConnection of the Data Transfer Cable and operation of thePhoto Loader application is not supported on an A

E-103USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTERUSING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTERSetting Up to Access CompactFlashCard Contents From Your Co

E-104USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTERMemory Card DataImages recorded with this camera and other data is storedon the memory card using DCF

E-105USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTERImage Files Supported by the Camera• Image files recorded with the CASIO QV-8000SX DigitalCamera• JPEG

E-106USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTERPersonal Computer• This camera uses management files to manage the se-quence and attributes of image f

E-107USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTERType3×p×pppppEndless3.Specify the format.There are four Card Browser formats.Type1...This is a po

E-108USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTERIMPORTANT!• Though the camera’s monitor screen goes blank whenyou turn off power, the operation lamp c

E-109USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTERImageFile nameImageinformationHow to use the HTML fileViewing HTML File ContentsLoad the CompactFlash

E-11FEATURES32X zoom is produced using 8X optical zoomtogether with 4X digital zoom.Landscape ModeNight SceneMacro FeaturePortrait ModeShutter Speed P

E-110USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTERFunction DescriptionsIndexScreenDataScreenActual Size(in pixels)VGA SizeSXGA SizeWhen the computer acc

E-111USING CompactFlash CARDS WITH YOUR COMPUTERSaving an HTML File• You can use the Photo Loader application to easily savethe images in the HTML fil

E-112TROUBLESHOOTING1. Batteries not loaded correctly.2. Dead batteries3. Wrong AC adaptor1. Auto Power Off2. Low battery power3. Use of manganese bat

E-113TROUBLESHOOTINGThe focus setting is not correct.Low battery power1. Failure to focus the image while the camera is inthe Manual Mode.2. Camera is

E-114TROUBLESHOOTINGButton operation during page change1. Memory card images recording using a camerathat does not support DCF.2. Management files req

E-115TROUBLESHOOTINGSome functions are not available for playback ofcertain types of images.• Malfunction due to static electrical charge orstrong imp

E-116MESSAGESCan’t playPANORAMACF ERRORYou must format theCompactFlash cardbefore using it withthis camera.FORMATMENUMESSAGESMEMORY FULLChange quality

E-117MESSAGESRECORD ERRORREPLACE BATTERY!There are no imageson this memory card!This camera cannotdisplay the imageyou selected!Timer operationcancell

E-118SPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONSLens ... F3.2 to 3.5; f = 6 to 48mm (equivalent to40 to 320mm lens for 35mm film)Zoo

E-119SPECIFICATIONSWhite Balance ... Automatic, fixed (4 modes), manualswitchingSelf-timer ... 10 seconds, 2

E-12FEATURESAperture Prioritypage E-71Self-timerTimerDate and Time Stamping9-image ScreenSlide Show99/9/12page E-68page E-69page E-44page E-83page E-8

E-120SPECIFICATIONSStandard Accessories ... 8MB COMPACTFLASH memory card;2-way shoulder/wrist strap; soft case;lens cap; USB cable; video cable; da

E-13FEATURESImage Protectionpage E-90Display Zoompage E-82Wired Remote Controllerpage E-21

PRECAUTIONSE-14PRECAUTIONSGeneral PrecautionsBe sure to observe the following important precautionswhenever using the QV-8000SX.All references in this

PRECAUTIONSE-15Operating conditions• This camera is designed for use in temperatures rangingfrom 0°C to 40°C.• Do not use or keep the camera in the fo

PRECAUTIONSE-16About the camera’s backlight…• The camera is equipped with a fluorescent light source toprovide the back lighting for its LCD.• The nor

PRECAUTIONSE-17Lens• Camera performance can be adversely affected by finger-prints or dirt on the lens surface. Never touch the lens sur-face with you

E-18UNPACKINGUNPACKINGCheck to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer

E-19UNPACKINGUsing the Lens CapBe sure to affix the lens cap whenever you are not using thecamera. When affixing the lens cap, position it as shown in

E-2QUICK REFERENCEThe section provides a general outline of operational procedures.Loading Batteries (page E-38)Setting the Current Date and Time (pag

E-20UNPACKINGUsing the Strap as a Wrist StrapDetach the upper strap from the main strap (Figure 1), andthen attach the two buckles of the main strap t

E-21UNPACKINGUsing the Wired Remote ControllerThe wired remote controller that comes with the camera canbe used to control the camera. When using a sl

E-22UNPACKINGReplacing the Wired Remote ControllerBatteryThe wired remote controller is powered by a single CR2025lithium battery.1.While pressing the

E-23UNPACKINGWired Remote Controller ButtonsThe buttons of the wired remote controller have the samebasic functions as the buttons on the camera, exce

E-24GENERAL GUIDEGENERAL GUIDEThe following illustrations show the names of each component, button and switch on the camera.Flash(page E-50)Lens(page

E-25GENERAL GUIDELCD(page E-30)Function switch(page E-46)[+]DISP button(pages E-30, 32)/ (FLASH/FOLDER)button(pages E-50, 89) (FOCUS) button(pages E-

E-26GENERAL GUIDELOCKCARDTripod screw holeBattery compartment lock(page E-38)Battery compartment cover(page E-38)Opening theTerminal PanelCoverBottom

E-27GENERAL GUIDELens FiltersThe area around the lens of the camera is threaded to allowuse of commercially available lens filters with a diameter of4

E-28GENERAL GUIDERecord ModeOperation LampThe operation lamp shows the operational status of the cam-era.LampColorGreenAmberRedOnAuto Focus operationc

E-29GENERAL GUIDEPlayback ModeLow Battery WarningLights (red), after which camera power turns off automati-cally.LampColorGreenRedOnMonitor screen tur

E-3QUICK REFERENCERecording Images (page E-46)4153Slide the Function Switch to REC.2Set the dial to for normal recording.After confirming that the A

E-30MONITOR SCREENMONITOR SCREENPressing DISP causes variousindicators to appear on themonitor screen.DISPDISP buttonRecording ModeZoom factorX2, X4Fl

E-31MONITOR SCREENRecording Mode IndicatorsAuto Focus Frame• Focusing complete:Green• Focusing failed:RedFlash Mode ( )Screen when shutter is pre

E-32MONITOR SCREENMenu ScreensPressing MENU displays the menu screen. The contents ofthe menu screen depend on whether you are in the PLAYMode or REC

E-33MONITOR SCREENMaking menu settings1.Slide the Function Switch to PLAY or REC.2.Press MENU.3.Press DISP to toggle between the basic menuand the adv

E-34MEMORY CARDSMEMORY CARDSThis camera uses a memory card (CompactFlash cards) forimage memory.A memory card is loaded in the camera when you purchas

E-35MEMORY CARDSIMPORTANT!• Insert only memory cards into the memory card slot.Inserting any other type of card can cause malfunc-tion.• Should water

E-36MEMORY CARDSFormatting a Memory CardYou can format a memory card to delete all of the datastored on it.IMPORTANT!• Formatting a memory card delete

E-37MEMORY CARDSMemory Card Folder Precautions• The camera automatically creates folders (directories) onthe memory card and assigns them names based

E-38POWER SUPPLYPOWER SUPPLYThe camera features a two-way power supply that lets youuse either batteries (AA-size alkaline, lithium or Ni-MH) orhouseh

E-39POWER SUPPLYStandard Battery LifeThis camera can be powered using AA-size alkaline, lithiumor Ni-MH batteries.The battery life reference values g

E-4QUICK REFERENCEPlaying Back Images (page E-79)321Slide the POWER Switch in the direction indicated by arrow.• The image you recorded appears on the

E-40POWER SUPPLYBattery Capacity IndicatorThe battery capacity indicator (shown only when the imageinformation display is turned on) changes in the fo

E-41POWER SUPPLYAC powerterminalUsing AC PowerUse the optional AC adaptor (AD-C620) to power the cam-era from standard AC power.AC Adaptor precautions

E-42POWER SUPPLY• Always be sure to use the AD-C620 AC adap-tor only. Using any other AC adaptor can causedamage to the camera not covered by the war-

E-43POWER SUPPLYSetting SLEEP and AUTO POWER OFF Trigger Times1.Slide the Function Switch to REC.2.Press MENU.3.Select “Options” “Power Save” “Pow

E-44SETTING THE CURRENT DATE AND TIMESETTING THE CURRENT DATE AND TIMEUse the following procedures to set the current date andtime, and to select the

E-45SETTING THE CURRENT DATE AND TIMESelecting the Date FormatExample: Sep 12, 1999You can select any one of the following formats for the abovedate:

E-46RECORDINGRECORDINGUsing the Shutter ButtonThe following steps describe how to operate the shutter but-ton so that Auto Focus has a chance to focus

E-47RECORDING• The POWER Switch returns to its original positionwhen you release it.• Turning on power enters the Record Mode.• If power turns off, us

E-48RECORDINGCAUTION• Never open the battery compartment cover, discon-nect the AC adaptor from the camera, or unplug theadaptor from the wall socket

E-49RECORDINGUsing Focus LockNormally, Auto Focus automatically focuses on the objectthat is inside the Auto Focus Frame. Focus lock is a tech-nique t

E-5QUICK REFERENCEDeleting Images (page E-92)2Press MENU.5Press DISP.Use [+] and [–] to select “Yes”, and then press the shutter button.43Double check

E-50RECORDING• The monitor screen goes blank and the operation lampflashes amber while the flash unit is charging.Camera Shake IndicatorThe (camera

E-51RECORDING• Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject’seyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye dam-age if it is fired too

E-52RECORDINGIMPORTANT!• Do not apply excessive force when rotating the lensbody. Doing so can cause serious damage to the lens.• Do not carry the cam

E-53RECORDINGQuality SettingsThe camera has three quality modes: FINE, NORMAL,ECONOMY.• To determine the number of images that can be stored on amemor

E-54RECORDING3.After adjusting the exposure, press the shutterbutton to record the image.NOTES• Exposure compensation is generally expressed interms o

E-55RECORDING• The exposure compensation value automatically re-verts to zero whenever the shutter button is pressed.You can manually reset the exposu

E-56OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSThis section describes more advanced recording operationsthat are also provided by this camera.Using Quick ShutterQuick S

E-57OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSContinuous RecordingWith continuous recording, you can hold down the shutterbutton and record up to five images at an int

E-58OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSUsing the Zoom FeaturesThe zoom features let you move in closer on subjects thatare located far from the camera. You can

E-59OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSUsing Digital ZoomDigital zoom produces a VGA size image (640 x 480 pixels)that can be double or four times the size of t

CONTENTSE-6CONTENTSINTRODUCTIONCongratulations upon your selection of the QV-8000SX LCD Digital Camera.To get the most out of the QV-8000SX, be sure t

E-60OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSInfinity Mode RecordingUse the Infinity Mode when recording images of scenery orobjects that are far away. This mode perf

E-61OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSUsing the Macro ModeWith the macro mode, you can record close up images ofsubjects located only 1 cm to 50 cm from the fi

E-62OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS2.Align the dial with to select Movie Record-ing Mode.3.Compose the image and then record it.• Auto Focus automatically

E-63OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS5.Keep the camera pointed at the action youwant to record, and press the shutter button allthe way down when you want to

E-64OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSPanorama RecordingWith panorama recording you record a series of images andthen link them to create a single panoramic ef

E-65OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSNight Scene ModeThe Night Scene Mode is for recording images in dark areas.When recording images of people on a twilight

E-66OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSLandscape Mode RecordingThe Landscape Mode provides clear images from close upsto telephoto. The Landscape Mode records i

E-67OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS4.Use [+] and [–] to select “B/W” or “Sepia” andthen press the shutter button.5.Compose the image and then record it.Port

E-68OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSUsing the Self-timerYou can use the self-timer for either of the two following re-cording operations.10-second recording

E-69OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSUsing the TimerYou can use the timer to perform any one of the followingoperations.• Interval RecordingUse this method to

CONTENTSE-7Landscape Mode Recording ... E-66Monochrome and Sepia Recording ... E-66Portrait Rec

E-70OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSShutter Speed Priority Image RecordingYou can fix the shutter speed at a specific level.Auto: Automatic shutter speed set

E-71OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSManual settings: F3.2, F4.8, F8Auto: Automatic aperture setting in accordance with subject• You can fix both the aperture

E-72OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS3.Select “Functions 1” “Aperture”.• “Functions 1” appears on the advanced menu only.4.Use [+] and [–] to select the ape

E-73OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS4.Keeping the camera pointed at the white sheetof paper, press DISP to make the manual whitebalance settings.• Pressing t

E-74OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSTurning power on default settings on and off1.Slide the Function Switch to REC.2.Press MENU.3.Select “Options”.4.Select “

E-75OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS• An item that is “On” stores its current setting in modememory when camera power is turned off, and restores thesetting

E-76OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSPictureQuality BASICSize BASICSharpnessSaturationContrastUse this setting to control the quality of the image.Fine / Norm

E-77OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSFunctions 2MovieMode BASICDigitalZoom BASICColor BASICGridTimeStamp BASICSelect the movie mode you want to use.Normal / P

E-78OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSCardBrowser BASICFormat BASICDate BASICVideo Out BASICLanguage BASICBeep BASICUse this item to select the card browser fi

E-79PLAYBACKREC PLAYPLAYBACKThe following describes the different techniques that you canuse to playback recorded images.Basic Playback OperationThe b

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E-80PLAYBACK• To enlarge the movie image so it fills the entire moni-tor screen, press DISP. Pressing the DISP again re-turns the image to its origina

E-81PLAYBACK• Pressing DISP changes to a small-image display.Press DISP again to return to the full-screen size.• Pressing the shutter button during p

E-82PLAYBACKUsing ZoomThe following operation lets you magnify an image to twiceits normal size. Note that you can zoom only a single stillimage.IMPOR

E-83PLAYBACK1.Slide the Function Switch to PLAY.2.Press MENU.3.Select “9 Multi”.• On the advanced menu, select “View” “9 Multi”.• The first image of

E-84PLAYBACKIMPORTANT!Auto Power Off (page E-41) is disabled whenever SlideShow is being used. This means you should not leaveSlide Show running when

E-85PLAYBACKScreen SaverThe screen saver function automatically activates SlideShow (which automatically scrolls through images) when-ever you do not

E-86PLAYBACKZoom BASIC9 Multi BASICSlide Show BASICViewEnlarges the image on the monitor screen.Displays nine images on the monitor screen.Automatical

E-87PLAYBACKSet UpUse this item to select the card browser filetype.Off/ Type1 / Type2 / Type3 / Type4Select this item to format a memory card.Use thi

E-88FOLDER TYPESMemory Card Folder PrecautionsThe camera automatically creates folders (directories) onthe memory card and assigns them names based on

E-89FOLDER TYPESSelecting a Folder for Playback1.Slide the Function Switch to PLAY.2.Press .3.Use [+] and [–] to select the folder you want toselect

E-9FEATURESFEATURESSimple image management (page E-106)Images are stored on a large-capacity CompactFlash memorycard. A new Card Browser feature produ

E-90IMAGE PROTECTION4.Select the image you want to protect.• Selected images are indicated by .• Repeat step 4 to select other images if you want.5.A

E-91IMAGE PROTECTIONProtecting and Unprotecting Folders1.Slide the Function Switch to PLAY.2.Press .3.Use [+] and [–] to select the folder you want t

E-92DELETING IMAGESDELETING IMAGESDeleting a Single Image1.Slide the Function Switch to PLAY.2.Press MENU.3.Select “Delete” “Select”.4.Select the im

E-93DELETING IMAGES123 4123Deleting All the Images in a Folder1.Slide the Function Switch to PLAY.2.Press .3.Use [+] and [–] to select the folder you

E-94DELETING IMAGESDeleting All Unprotected Images1.Slide the Function Switch to PLAY.2.Press MENU.3.Select “Delete” “All”.4.Select “Yes” to delete

E-95DPOFPrinting Specific Images1.Slide the function switch to PLAY.2.Press MENU.3.Select “DPOF” “Select”.• On the advanced menu, select “Tools” “

E-96DPOF6.Use [+] and [–] to specify the number of copiesyou want to print, and then press the shutterbutton.• If you want to specify more images for

E-97DPOF8.Use [+] and [–] to specify the number of copiesof each image you want to print.9.After you are finished, press the shutter buttonto exit the

E-98CONNECTIONS• When connecting a plug to the DIGITAL ter-minal, make sure the cord is facing in the di-rection of the VIDEO OUT terminal asshown in

E-99CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENTConnecting to a TelevisionImages being displayed on the camera’s monitor screen,whether for recording or playback can