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GETTING ACQUAINTED

E-18

Back

(Flash) button

(page E-55)

(Self-Timer) button

(page E-52)

MENU button

(page E-42)

DISP button

(page E-24)

Zoom controller

(Enlarge/Nine Images)

(pages E-49, 75, 112, 113)

PREVIEW button

(page E-54)

AE-L

(AE Lock/Delete)

button

(pages E-55, 71, 119)

Monitor screen

(page E-22)

Flash charge lamp

(page E-26)

Operation/card
access lamp

(page E-25)

(Metering Mode)

button

(page E-68)

WB (White balance)
button

(page E-69)

FOCUS (Focus Mode)
button

(page E-61)

Control button

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Summary of Contents for QV-4000

Page 1: ... 4000 User s Guide E Congratulations upon your selection of the new CASIO Digital Camera 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 ...

Page 2: ...the Contents of the Monitor Screen E 24 Indicator display E 24 Operation Indicator Lamp E 25 Operation card access lamp E 25 Flash Charge lamp E 26 AF Assist Light Self timer Lamp E 26 Using the Bundled Accessories E 27 Attaching the Neck Strap E 27 Adjusting the Length of the Neck Strap E 27 Using the Lens Cap E 28 Power Requirements E 29 Loading Batteries E 29 Battery Handling Precautions E 32 L...

Page 3: ...lash Mode E 55 Flash Status Indicators E 56 Adjusting the Flash Intensity E 57 Changing the Sync Speed E 57 Selecting a Flash Sync Setting E 58 Precautions when Using Flash E 60 Selecting the Focus Mode E 61 Using Auto Focus Multi area Auto Focus E 62 Using the Spot Auto Focus Mode E 63 Using the Manual Focus Mode E 64 Using the Infinity Mode E 65 Using the Macro Mode E 65 Using Focus Lock E 66 Ex...

Page 4: ...Image E 100 Specifying Power On Default Settings E 101 Resetting the Camera E 102 Using the Remote Shutter Release E 103 Using an External Flash E 104 External Flash Unit Requirements E 104 Attaching an External Flash Unit E 104 Attaching a Conversion Lens Close up Lens or Filter E 106 Installing a Conversion Lens or Close up Lens E 106 Using a Filter E 108 E 109 PLAYBACK Basic Playback Operation ...

Page 5: ...5 E 136 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Connecting to a Television E 136 Selecting the Video Output Signal Mode E 137 Connecting to a Computer E 138 Using a Memory Card to Transfer Image Data E 140 Memory Card Data E 141 DCF Protocol E 141 Memory Card File Structure E 142 Image Files Supported by the Camera E 143 Precautions when Using a Memory Card on a Computer E 144 Using the HTML Card Browser...

Page 6: ...INTRODUCTION E 6 Getting Ready 2 Load batteries Set the current time and date page E 29 3 Insert the memory card page E 37 page E 43 1 1 2 3 1 2 3 Quick Reference INTRODUCTION ...

Page 7: ...f way to focus the image Align the exposure mode dial with Full Auto Mode 3 Align the drive mode dial with 1 Image 6 After confirming that the Auto Focus operation is complete the operation lamp lights green press the shutter release button all the way down to record the image Recording an Image page E 45 Use the Diopter Dial to adjust the view through the viewfinder to suit your particular eyesig...

Page 8: ...INTRODUCTION E 8 Viewing Playing Back an Image page E 109 Align the power function switch with Rock the control button to the left or right to scroll through stored images on the monitor screen 2 1 ...

Page 9: ... selected You can exit the image delete operation by pressing AE L Rock the control button down to select Yes and then click the control button Press AE L Rock the control button to the left or right to scroll through stored images and display the one you want to delete Align the power function switch with 2 4 1 5 3 ...

Page 10: ... 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 is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc CompactFlashTM and the logo are registered trade marks of SanDisk Corporation The USB driver uses software by Phoenix Technologies Ltd Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997 Phoe...

Page 11: ...n shooting under dim lighting Multi area AF Helps to prevent out of focus areas in an image Focus area expansion Makes it easier achieve the focus you want Image preview Provides instant preview of an image you just recorded 1 8 inch TFT low glare color LCD HAST monitor screen 9 6X seamless digital zoom 3X digital zoom 3 2X digital zoom External flash connectability Memory card image storage Suppo...

Page 12: ... big screen viewing of images USB compatibility Connects to your computer for quick and easy image ex change Image management and manipulation software The QV 4000 comes bundled with a CD ROM that s packed with useful software Photo Loader for transferring images to your computer Photohands for editing and printing images and Panorama Editor for stitching images into panoramas Other bundled Window...

Page 13: ...ti pattern Center weighted Spot page E 68 Five exposure modes Full auto Program AE aperture priority AE shutter speed priority AE manual exposure page E 82 to E 87 Movie Mode page E 93 Panorama Mode Stitches multiple images into a sweeping panorama page E 91 page E 89 Auto Exposure Bracketing AEB Automatically records multiple images at different expo sure settings ...

Page 14: ... 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...

Page 15: ...on 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 insid...

Page 16: ...r 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 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 le...

Page 17: ...following illustrations show the names of each component button and switch on the camera Front Shutter release button page E 45 Viewfinder page E 51 Flash page E 55 Terminal panel cover page E 19 Power function switch pages E 35 45 Lens page E 16 AF assist light Self timer lamp page E 26 Exposure sensor page E 60 Selector dial Indicator display page E 24 ...

Page 18: ...m controller Enlarge Nine Images pages E 49 75 112 113 PREVIEW button page E 54 AE L AE Lock Delete button pages E 55 71 119 Monitor screen page E 22 Flash charge lamp page E 26 Operation card access lamp page E 25 Metering Mode button page E 68 WB White balance button page E 69 FOCUS Focus Mode button page E 61 Control button ...

Page 19: ...t cover lock page E 29 Memory card slot cover pages E 37 38 DC IN 6V terminal page E 33 VIDEO OUT terminal page E 136 DIGITAL terminal page E 103 External flash sync terminal page E 104 Diopter dial page E 51 USB port page E 138 Battery compartment cover page E 29 Card slot cover lock pages E 37 38 ...

Page 20: ...AEB page E 89 Continuous Shutter recording page E 88 1 Image recording page E 54 Movie recording page E 93 Panorama recording page E 91 M M Mode Manual Exposure page E 87 S S Mode Shutter Speed Priority AE page E 85 A A Mode Aperture Priority AE page E 84 P P Mode Program AE page E 83 Full Auto Mode page E 82 Best Shot Mode page E 76 ...

Page 21: ... and execute function The following are the terms used in this manual to describe control button operations Term Rock Click Meaning Use your thumb to move the control button up down left or right Press the control button straight down until it clicks something like a computer mouse Control button ...

Page 22: ...Self timer 10 SEC 2 SEC Quality FINE NORMAL ECONOMY TIFF Memory capacity Remaining number of storable images Image size 2240 x 1680 pixels 2256 x 1504 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 1280 x 960 pixels 640 x 480 pixels Exposure Mode indicator M Mode Manual Exposure S Mode Shutter Priority AE A Mode Aperture Priority AE P Mode Program AE Full Auto Mode Best Shot Mode Metering Mode indicator Multi pattern ...

Page 23: ...ate and time White balance indicator Daylight Shade Tungsten Fluorescent Manual Zoom bar Lower half indicates optical zoom Upper half indicates digital zoom Flash Mode indicator None Auto Flash On Flash Off Red eye reduction Flash indicator indicates that the flash will fire when auto flash is selected File name File number ...

Page 24: ...op 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 Line 3 Line 2 Line 1 Multi area AF indicator Spot AF indicator MF Manual focus indicator Infinity indicator Macro mode indicator Flash off indicator Flash on indicator Red eye reduction indicator Line 1 Remaining number of images...

Page 25: ...ss start up save multiple movie recording standby Lamp Color Green Operation card access lamp PLAY mode On Auto Focus complete Auto Focus operation failed Lamp Color Green Red Flashing One of the following operations is in progress delete format battery alert card browser generation Memory card is defective Lamp Color Green Red The operation card access lamp remains lit green while the monitor scr...

Page 26: ...e AF assist light operates automatically to assist the Auto Focus operation whenever you are shooting where lighting is dim This lamp also flashes to indicate the countdown until the shutter releases during a self timer operation IMPORTANT Auto Focus using the AF assist light self timer lamp is possible when the distance from the camera to the subject is less than about 2 5 meters When the AF assi...

Page 27: ...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 Adjusting the Length of the Neck Strap Use the buckle ...

Page 28: ... Always leave the lens cap on the lens when the camera is turned off and the lens is retracted Attach the lens cap holder to the neck strap or the strap ring This protects against accidental loss of the lens cap IMPORTANT Never turn on camera power with the lens cap affixed to the lens Large loop Cap holder Small loop ...

Page 29: ...es Make sure that camera power is turned off whenever loading or replacing batteries 1 On the bottom of the camera slide the battery compart ment cover lock in the direction indicated by the arrow and open the battery compartment cover 2 Load the batteries so their plus and minus ends are facing as shown in the il lustration 3 Close and press down on the battery compartment cover as you slide the ...

Page 30: ... Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash zoom and other functions and how long you leave power turned on Battery Life Guidelines The battery life guideline values given below indicate the amount of time at standard temperature 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 temp...

Page 31: ... loaded in the camera The following examples show how alkaline battery life 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 nine minutes of power off power on full lens ex tension half lens contraction ful...

Page 32: ...become warm as they discharge 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 o...

Page 33: ...etal hy dride batteries This AC adaptor charger unit can be used with any household power outlet rated for 100V to 240V AC 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...

Page 34: ...r AC Adaptor precautions 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 not 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...

Page 35: ...ny 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 Turning the Camera On and Off Rotate the power function switch to turn camera power on and off Turns on power and enters the REC mode Turns on power and enters the PLAY mode OFF Turns off power IMPORT...

Page 36: ...er off settings 2 min 5 min Sleep settings Off 30 sec 1 min 2 min 6 Press MENU to exit the setting procedure 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 f...

Page 37: ...CompactFlash memory card CF TYPE I II or 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 its correct side ...

Page 38: ... 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 card access lamp is flashing Do ing so can cause loss of recorded images or corrup tion of memory card data Removing a Memory Card from the Camera 1 Slide the card slot cover lock in the direction i...

Page 39: ...ort the Best Shot scene files you want to the memory card page E 77 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 or 2 Press MENU 3 Select Format and then rock the control but ton to the right page E 42 4 In response to t...

Page 40: ...ted by reformatting the memory card Reformatting a memory 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 unexpect...

Page 41: ...ly more difficult than ejecting a CompactFlash 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...

Page 42: ...LAY mode align the power function switch with 2 Press MENU See the Camera Menus on page E 150 for more informa tion about menu contents 3 Rock the control button up or down to select the menu item you want and then rock the control button to the right Do this Rock the control button up or down Rock the control button to the right Click the control button Press MENU If you want to do this Select a ...

Page 43: ...You can even use the time stamp function to stamp the date and time inside the image page E 100 IMPORTANT The time and date settings are cleared if the camera is 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 ha...

Page 44: ...ton up or down to select the setting you want to use and then click the control button to apply it Example October 23 2001 Year Month Day 01 10 23 Day Month Year 23 10 01 Month Day Year 10 23 01 6 Press MENU to exit the setting procedure Do this Rock the control button to the left or right Rock the control button up or down If you want to do this Move the selection boundary Increase or decrease th...

Page 45: ...E RECORDING This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image using the Full Auto Mode It also explains about basic camera settings Using the Full Auto Mode The Full Auto Mode makes it easy even for complete novices to record good looking digital images every time The cam era makes focus shutter speed aperture flash and other settings automatically in accordance with subject bright...

Page 46: ...ecorded images are temporarily stored in a buffer from which they are stored to the memory card You can continue to shoot consecutive images as long as there is space available in the buffer The number of images you can store in the camera depends on the storage medium and the image quality setting page E 94 you are using To avoid hand movement press the shutter release button gently Operation car...

Page 47: ...at the focusing range is ap proximately 30 cm to IMPORTANT You cannot select a different focusing method when using the Full Auto Mode Page E 61 IMPORTANT In any of the following cases the message One mo ment please appears on the display after you record each image as it is saved to the memory card When you are recording TIFF uncompressed im ages page E 95 When you are recording a movie or panora...

Page 48: ...l save also appears momentarily during save operations in the Panorama Mode Movie Mode and when you are using certain Best Shot scene setups In this case this message does not in dicate that battery power is low The message described above does not appear while the monitor screen is turned off About Auto Focus Auto Focus tends not to work well with the types of subjects listed below Solid color wa...

Page 49: ...ghtness can cause the re sponse of the REC mode monitor screen to slow down which causes some static noise in the monitor screen im age Using Optical Zoom Optical zoom enlarges the image by changing the focal dis tance of the lens You can zoom an image by a zoom factor ranging from 1 normal size to 3 three times normal size 1 Align the power function switch with 2 Push the zoom controller upwards ...

Page 50: ...rture value The lens aperture value indicated on the camera is the aperture when optical zoom is 1X Using a higher opti cal zoom setting results in a higher aperture value smaller aperture Use of a tripod is recommended for telephoto shots to avoid blurring of the image due to camera movement ...

Page 51: ...is used for subjects that are closer or farther away Because of this you should change to the Manual Focus Mode MF or Macro Mode whenever the distance between the camera and the subject is 30cm or less pages E 64 65 The monitor screen turns on automatically whenever the camera is in the Manual Focus Mode or Macro Mode Use the monitor screen to compose images in the Manual Fo cus Mode or Macro Mode...

Page 52: ...rned on the seconds are counted down on the screen To stop a countdown part way through press the shut ter release button NOTES The hand shake limiter is enabled when you use a slow shutter speed and the two second self timer at the same time You cannot use the self timer in combination with the Continuous Shutter Mode Self timer Time Settings Each press of cycles through the available self timer ...

Page 53: ...ed vertically or horizontally when you record an image and stores the orientation along with the image data When you display the images on the camera s monitor screen they are automatically oriented correctly as you recorded them You can also configure the bundled Photo Loader application page E 138 so it automatically positions each image using the orientation data stored with it IMPORTANT Note t...

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