User manual CASIO QV-3500EX

[. . . ] LCD Digital Camera QV-3500EX English INTRODUCTION 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. Unpacking Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Camera Soft case 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 Alkaline batteries (4 AA-size batteries) Neck strap CD-ROM Special USB cable Data transfer cable Basic Reference Bundled Software User's Manual E-2 INTRODUCTION Contents E-2 INTRODUCTION Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-21 Installing a Conversion Lens or Close-up Lens Using a Filter Lens Precautions REC mode PLAY mode Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen E-21 E-23 E-24 E-25 E-26 E-27 Monitor Screen Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-25 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] After deleting the card, you have to import the scenes you want to the memory card (page E-41). NOTE · To delete a sample scene imported to the memory card from the CD-ROM, use your computer to navigate to the memory card's "SCENE" folder, and then delete the sample scene file (page E-131). 2. If you are running Windows, Click "My Computer" and then open the CD-ROM drive's window. · This step is not required if you are using a Macintosh. 4. Click "CASIO" "BestShot Library" "QV 3500EX" "English", and then copy the sample image files you want to import into the "SCENE" folder of the memory card. · If your camera is set up for German-language screen text, select "German" in place of "English" in the above step. · The sample image data is registered in file name sequence. 5. Specify either "Built-in + CF" or "CF" as the storage location of Best Shot Mode scene images on page E-73. E-75 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording a Movie You can record movies that are approximately 30 seconds long. The past mode lets you capture images of events that occurred before you pressed the shutter release button while the normal mode records what happens after you press the shutter release button. To record a movie using the normal mode 1. Select "MOVIE" (Movie Mode), and then press SET/DISP. 4. Point the camera at the subject, and then press the shutter release button about half way down. · Auto Focus continues to adjust the focus as the subject moves. s File Format: AVI AVI format is the Motion JPEG format standard advocated by the Open DML Consortium. s Size: 320 x 240 pixels s Movie Memory Requirements Approximately 300KB/second s Maximum Movie Length 30 seconds 5. Press the shutter release button all the way down to start recording. · Recording continues for 30 seconds. · To record a movie that is shorter than 30 seconds, press the shutter release button again when you want to stop recording. E-76 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS To record a movie using the past mode IMPORTANT!· To view an AVI file on your computer, install QuickTime from the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera. 1. Select "MOVIE (PAST)" (Movie Past Mode), and then press SET/DISP. 4. When you are ready to record, press the shutter release button all the way down. · Auto Focus continues to adjust the focus as the subject moves. 5. Follow the subject with the camera, and press the shutter release button all the way down when you want to record. · Pressing the shutter release button the second time records everything that went on in front of the lens during the 30-second period before you pressed the shutter release button the first time in step 4. · Pressing the shutter button before 30 seconds have passed after you pressed the shutter release button the first time in step 4 records everything that went on in front of the lens during the period from when you pressed the shutter release button the first time, up to the point when you pressed it the second time. E-77 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Shooting Panoramas The Panorama Mode lets you digitally stitch together multiple images to create a sweeping panorama. 4. Press the shutter release button to record the first image. · The right edge of the first image remains on the left side of the monitor screen to help you compose the second image of the panorama. 1. Select "PANORAMA" (Panorama Mode), and then press SET/DISP. Right edge of previous image 5. Shoot the other images that will make up the panorama, each time using the right edge of the previous image to compose the next image correctly. 6. After recording the images you want, press MENU. · You can group up to 10 images into a panorama. E-78 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE · The camera uses the same exposure and white balance settings in effect when the first image of the panorama is recorded for recording all of the other images of the panorama. Specifying the Exposure Mode You can select from among the four exposure modes listed below. [. . . ] E-91 Specifying Outline Sharpness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-92 Specifying Color Saturation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-92 Specifying Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-94 Resetting the Camera E-95 E-123 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Connecting to a Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]