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LCD Digital Camera

User’s Guide

QV-2400UX / QV-2900UX

• All example procedures in this User’s Guide are based on the QV-2400UX. The same procedures also apply to the QV-2900UX, unless specifically noted otherwise.

• Certain camera models may not be available in some geographic areas.

English

QV-2400UX

INTRODUCTION

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Special video cable

Memory card (8 MBCompactFlash card )

Loaded in the camera whenyou purchase it.

Special USB cable

INTRODUCTIONTo get the most out of your new CASIO Digital Camera, make sure you carefully read this manual and keep it on hand for futurereference.

UnpackingCheck to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealeras soon as possible.

Camera Soft case Lens cap/cap holderThe lens cap should be affixedto the lens of the camera whenyou unpack it.

Alkaline batteries(4 AA-size batteries) CD-ROM

Bundled SoftwareUser’s ManualData Transfer Cable Basic Reference

QV-2400UX QV-2900UX (QV-2400UX only)

Strap

Best Shot scene List

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Contents

E-2 INTRODUCTION

Unpacking ................................................................. E-2

Contents .................................................................... E-3

Quick Reference ....................................................... E-7Getting Ready E-7Recording an Image E-8Playback E-9Deleting Images E-10

Features .................................................................. E-12Recording Features E-13

Precautions .............................................................E-15General Precautions E-15Operating conditions E-16Condensation E-16About the camera’s backlight… E-17

E-18 GETTING ACQUAINTED

General Guide .........................................................E-18Front E-18Back E-19Terminals and Ports E-20Bottom E-20

Lens ......................................................................... E-21Changing the Lens Angle E-21Installing a Conversion Lens E-22Using a Filter E-23Lens Precautions E-24

Monitor Screen Indicators .......................................E-25REC mode E-25PLAY mode E-26Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen E-27

Operation Indicator Lamp .......................................E-28REC mode E-28PLAY mode E-29

Using the Bundled Accessories .............................. E-30Using the Lens Cap E-30Attaching the Strap E-30Using the Soft Case E-31

Power Requirements .............................................. E-32Loading Batteries E-32Battery Handling Precautions E-35Low Battery Indicator E-35Using AC Power E-36Turning the Camera On and Off E-37Power Save Settings E-37

Memory Cards ......................................................... E-39Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera E-39Removing a Memory Card from the Camera E-40Formatting a Memory Card E-41Memory Card Precautions E-42IBM Microdrive Precautions E-42

Menu Screens ......................................................... E-44

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Setting the Current Date and Time .........................E-45Setting the Date and Time E-45Selecting the Date Format E-46Time Stamp E-47

E-48 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording a Simple Snapshot ................................E-48About the REC Mode Monitor Screen E-50About Auto Focus E-50Recording Precautions E-50Image Recording when the Battery is Low E-51

Using Zoom .............................................................E-51Using Optical Zoom E-51Using Digital Zoom E-52

Using the Flash .......................................................E-53Flash Status Indicators E-54Adjusting the Flash Intensity E-54Precautions when Using Flash E-55

Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................E-56Using the Auto Focus Mode E-56Using the Macro Mode E-57Using the Infinity Mode E-58Using the Manual Focus Mode E-58Using Focus Lock E-59

Specifying Image Size and Quality .........................E-60

Using the Self-timer ................................................E-61

Exposure Compensation ......................................... E-62

E-64 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Shooting Portraits ...................................................E-64

Shooting Landscapes .............................................E-65

Shooting Night Scenes ...........................................E-66

Instant Setup Using the Best Shot Mode ............... E-67Specifying the Location of Best Shot Mode

Scene Images E-69Registering Your Own Scene Setups E-70Importing a Scene from the Best Shot Library

on the CD-ROM E-71

Recording a Movie ..................................................E-73To record a movie using the normal mode E-73To record a movie using the past mode E-74

Shooting Panoramas .............................................. E-75

Shooting at Fixed Intervals .....................................E-76Canceling an Interval Mode Timer Operation E-78

Specifying the Exposure Mode ............................... E-78Program AE E-78Aperture Priority AE E-79Shutter Speed Priority AE E-80Manual Exposure E-82Quick Exposure Mode Selection E-83

Selecting the Metering Mode .................................. E-84Quick Metering Mode Selection E-85

Setting the Sensitivity Level ....................................E-85

Using the Filter Function .........................................E-86

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Selecting White Balance .........................................E-87Adjusting White Balance Manually E-87Quick White Balance Selection E-88

Enhancing Certain Colors .......................................E-89

Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off .................E-90

Specifying Outline Sharpness ................................E-91

Specifying Color Saturation ....................................E-91

Specifying Contrast .................................................E-92

Saving Uncompressed Images (TIFF Mode) ......... E-92

Specifying Power On Default Settings ................... E-93Resetting the Camera E-94

Using the Camera’s Shortcut Features .................. E-95Changing REC mode FUNCTION Menu Settings

Using the Shortcut Buttons E-95To assign REC mode FUNCTION menu items

to shortcut buttons E-96Directly Accessing the REC mode FUNCTION Menu E-98Cycling through REC mode FUNCTION Menu Settings E-98

E-99 PLAYBACK

Basic Playback Operation .......................................E-99

Playing a Movie ..................................................... E-100

Playing a Panorama .............................................. E-101

Enlarging the Playback Image .............................. E-102

Displaying the 9-image View ................................ E-103Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View E-104

Displaying the Histogram ...................................... E-105

Using the Slide Show Feature .............................. E-106

Resizing an Image ................................................ E-107

Cropping an Image................................................ E-108

E-110 DELETING IMAGES

Deleting the Displayed Image ............................... E-110

Deleting Selected Images ..................................... E-111

Deleting All Images in Selected Folders ............... E-112

Deleting All Unprotected Images .......................... E-113

E-114 MANAGING IMAGES

Folders and Files ................................................... E-114Folders E-114Files E-115

Selecting a Folder for Playback ............................ E-116

Protecting Images Against Deletion ..................... E-116Protecting Selected Images E-116Protecting and Unprotecting All Images

in Selected Folders E-117Protecting and Unprotecting All Images E-118

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DPOF ..................................................................... E-119Making DPOF Settings for Particular Images E-119Making DPOF Settings for Particular Folders E-120Making DPOF Settings of All Images

on the Memory Card E-121

PRINT Image Matching ......................................... E-122

E-123 OTHER SETTINGS

Turning the Monitor Screen Indicators On and Off ... E-123

Changing the Display Language .......................... E-124

Turning the Confirmation Beep On and Off .......... E-125

E-126 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT

Connecting to a Television .................................... E-127Selecting the Video Output Signal Mode E-128

Connecting the Wired Remote Controllerto the Camera ....................................................... E-129

Connecting an External Flash Unit(QV-2900UX Only) ................................................ E-129

External Flash Unit Requirements E-129Attaching an External Flash Unit E-130

Connecting to a Computer .................................... E-132USB Port Connection (Windows, Macintosh) E-133Using a Serial Port Connection E-134

Using a Memory Card to Transfer Image Data .... E-135Memory Card Data E-136DCF Protocol E-136Memory Card File Structure E-137Image Files Supported by the Camera E-138Precautions when Using a Memory Card

on a Computer E-139

Using the HTML Card Browser ............................. E-140Specifying the Card Browser Type E-140Viewing Card Browser File Contents E-142Saving Card Browser Files E-145

E-146 REFERENCE

Camera Menus ......................................................E-146REC mode E-146PLAY mode E-147

Mode Settings ....................................................... E-148Settings in Each Mode E-148Recording Mode + Exposure Mode Combinations E-149

Troubleshooting .....................................................E-150Messages E-153

Specifications ........................................................E-155

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Quick Reference

Getting Ready

1 2Load batteries.

Set the current time and date.

(page E-32)

3

PUSH

1 2

Insert the memory card. (page E-39)

(page E-45)

3 1 2 3

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Recording an Image (page E-48)

1Remove the lens cap from the lens.

CARD

POWERON/OFF

WT

MENU

PLAY

REC

SHIFTINFO

MFRESIZE

3

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Slide the REC/PLAY selector to “REC”.

Point the camera at the subject, compose the image on the monitor screen, and press the shutter release button half way to focus the image.

Slide the POWER ON/OFF switch to the right to turn on the camera.

Press the shutter release button all the way down to record the image.

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Playback (page E-99)

CARD

POWERON/OFF

WT

MENU

PLAY

REC

SHIFTINFO

MFRESIZE

2

3

Slide the REC/PLAY selector to “PLAY”.

Use [+] (forward) and [–] (back) to scroll through stored images on the monitor screen.


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Deleting Images (page E-110)

CARD

POWERON/OFF

WT

MENU

PLAY

REC

SHIFTINFO

MFRESIZE

2

4Press .

3Use [+] (forward) and [–] (back) to scroll through stored images and display the one you want to delete.

5 Slide the REC/PLAY selector to “PLAY”.

Double check to make sure you really want to delete the image you selected.• You can exit the image delete

operation by pressing MENU.

6Use [+] and [–] to move the cursor to “Yes” and then press the shutter release button to delete the image you selected.


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• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibilityfor any damage or loss resulting from the use of thismanual.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibilityfor any loss or claims by third parties which may arisethrough the use of the QV-2400UX or the QV-2900UX.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibilityfor any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as aresult of malfunction, repairs, or battery replacement. Besure to back up all important data on other media to protectagainst its loss.

• Windows and Internet Explorer are registered trademarksof Microsoft Corporation.

• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer,Inc.

• CompactFlashTM and logo are registered trademarks ofSanDisk Corporation.

• The USB driver uses software by Phoenix TechnologiesLtd.,Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved.

• IBM is a registered trademarks of International BusinessMachines Corporation.

• Other company, product and service names used hereinmay also be trademarks or service marks of others.

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Features• High-resolution 2.11-megapixel CCD

• 1.8-inch low-glare color LCD (HAST)

• 12X zoom: 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom (QV-2400UX)32X zoom: 8X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom (QV-2900UX)

• Swivel lens mechanismShoot from the angle you want without moving the camerabody.

• External flash connectability (QV-2900UX only)

• Memory card image storageSupports CompactFlash cards (CF TYPE I/II) and the IBMmicrodrive.

• Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want using aDPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used when speci-fying images and quantities for printing by professional printservices.

• DCF Data StorageDCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage proto-col provides image inter-compatibility between the digital cam-era and printers.

• PRINT Image Matching supportImages include PRINT Image Matching data (mode setting andother camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINTImage Matching reads this data and adjusts the printed imageaccordingly, so your images come out just the way you in-tended when you recorded them.

• VIDEO OUT terminalConnect to your TV for big-screen viewing of images.

• USB compatibilityConnect to your computer for quick and easy image ex-changed.

• HTML File Card BrowserImages are displayed on your computer screen in a convenientformat.You can view a gallery of image thumbnails on your computerscreen.

• Image management and manipulation softwareThe QV-2400UX or the QV-2900UX comes bundled with a CD-ROM disc that’s packed with useful software. Photo Loader au-tomates uploading of images to your computer, and PanoramaEditor lets you stitch images together into panorama scenes.Other bundled applications include Internet Explorer (Webbrowser), Outlook Express (e-mail software), and QuickTime(movie viewer). You also get a copy of the Adobe AcrobatReader PDF file reader for reading the user documentation onthe CD-ROM disc.

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Recording Features

page E-64

Portrait Mode Best Shot Mode

page E-67

page E-65

Landscape Mode Movie Mode

page E-73

page E-66

Night Scene Mode Panorama Mode

page E-75

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page E-76

Interval Mode

Four exposure modes

Program AE, aperture priority AE, shutter speed priorityAE, manual exposure

pages E-78 to E-83

Three metering modes

Multi-pattern, center weighted, spotpages E-84

Four focus modes

Auto focus, macro, infinity, manualpages E-56 to E-59

page E-105

Histogram

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Precautions

General PrecautionsBe sure to observe the following important precautionswhenever using the QV-2400UX or the QV-2900UX.

All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the cam-era” refer to the CASIO QV-2400UX or QV-2900UX DigitalCamera.

• Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display whileoperating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so cre-ates the danger of serious accident.

• Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt yourown repairs. High-voltage internal components create therisk of electrical shock when exposed. Always leave main-tenance and repair work up to authorized CASIO serviceproviders.

• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating amotor 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’seyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage ifit is fired too close to the eyes, especially with young chil-dren. When using the flash, the camera should be at leastone meter from the eyes of the subject.

• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, andnever let it get wet. Moisture creates the danger of fire andelectrical shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the rainor 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 thepower outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIOservice provider. Using the camera under these conditionscreates the danger of fire and electrical shock.

• Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming outof the camera, immediately turn power off and unplug theAC adaptor from the power outlet. Using the camera underthese conditions creates the danger of fire and electricalshock. After making sure there is no more smoke comingfrom 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 poweroutlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug.Dust build up around the prongs can create the danger offire.

• If the camera’s case should ever become cracked due todropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment,immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from thepower outlet, and contact your nearest CASIO service pro-vider.

• Never use the camera inside of an air craft or in any otherareas where its use is prohibited. Doing so can result in anaccident.

• Physical damage and malfunction of this camera cancause 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.

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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 conditioners, 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, there isthe possibility that condensation can form on the exterior oron interior components. Condensation can cause malfunc-tion of the camera, so you should avoid exposing it to con-ditions that might cause condensation.

• To keep condensation from forming, place the camera intoa plastic bag before moving it into a location that is muchwarmer or colder than your current location. Leave it in theplastic bag until the air inside the bag has a chance toreach 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 afew hours.

• Never open the battery compartment cover, disconnect theAC adaptor from the camera or unplug it from the wallsocket while recording images. Doing so will not only makestorage of the current image impossible, it can also corruptother image data already stored in camera memory.

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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 willbe charged for this replacement.

• Under very cold conditions, the backlight may require moretime than normal to light, or reddish bands may appear inthe displayed image. These conditions do not indicate mal-function, and normal operation should return at higher tem-peratures.

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This section contains important information you should know when trying to operate the camera.

General GuideThe following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.

Front

GETTING ACQUAINTED

Shutter releasebutton(page E-44, 48)

Terminal panel cover(page E-20)

Flash(page E-53)

Lens(page E-21)

Exposuresensor(page E-55)

[+] / [–] buttons(page E-44)

MENU button(page E-44)

QV-2900UX

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CARD

POWERON/OFF

WT

MENU

PLAY

REC

SHIFTINFO

MFRESIZE

(Flash/Folder) button(pages E-53, 116)

/ /MF RESIZE(Focus/Resize)button (pages E-56, 107)

(Self-Timer/Delete)button (pages E-61, 111)

SHIFT INFO (Shift/Information) button(pages E-26, 95)

Memory card slot cover(page E-39)

REC/PLAY selector(page E-48)

Zoom slider(pages E-51, 102, 103)

Monitor screen(page E-25)

Operation lamp(page E-28)

POWER ON/OFF switch(page E-37)

Back

External flashsync terminal(pages E-126, 130)

Terminal cap(page E-130)

QV-2900UX

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GETTING ACQUAINTED

PUSH OPEN

POWER

MENU

USB VIDEO OUT

DC IN 6V

DIGITAL

ON/OFFWT

DIGITAL terminal(page E-126)

USB port(page E-126)

DC IN 6V terminal(page E-36)

VIDEO OUT terminal(page E-126)

Open Terminal Panel Cover

Tripod screw holeRelease button(page E-32)

Battery compart-ment cover(page E-32)

Terminals and Ports Bottom

Terminal PanelCover (page E-20)

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GETTING ACQUAINTED

LensThe swivel lens mechanism lets you easily aim at the angleyou want, without changing the position of the camera body.

Changing the Lens Angle

• Whenever you swivel the lens so it is pointing in the direc-tion of the back of the camera, the image on the monitorscreen is automatically adjusted so it shows a mirror imageof what it picked up by the lens. This makes self-portraitimages appear with the correct orientation when viewed ona display.

AAAAA

BBBBB

A .... Image displayedwhen recording

B .... Display ofrecorded image

IMPORTANT!

• Do not use undue force when rotating the lens mecha-nism and never try to force it past the point where rota-tion stops naturally. Rough handling can cause thelens mechanism to break and other damage to thecamera.

• The proper orientation of the lens when you store thecamera in its case depends on your camera model.* QV-2400UX: Lens should be pointed forward.* QV-2900UX: Lens should be pointed up.

• Never set the camera down while the lens is pointeddownwards. Doing so can cause bending or otherdamage to the area around the lens.

• Always leave the lens cap on the lens except whenyou are actually recording images.

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ConversionLens Adaptor(LU-8A)

Installing a Conversion LensOptionally available conversion lenses change the focal dis-tance, which provides enhanced telephoto or wide-angle ca-pabilities. The method you should use to install a conversionlens depends on your camera model.• QV-2400UX: You must install an optionally available lens

adaptor (LU-8A) in order to use a conversion lens.• QV-2900UX: A conversion lens can be installed directly,

without an adaptor.ConversionLens Adaptor(LU-8A)• Tele Conversion Lens LU-8T: 1.5X

• Focusing distance when installedQV-2400UX: Approximately 1m to ∞QV-2900UX: Approximately 2.5m to ∞

• Wide Conversion Lens LU-8W: 0.7X• Focusing distance when installed

QV-2400UX/QV-2900UX: Approximately 1cm to ∞

TeleConversionLens (LU-8T)

WideConversionLens (LU-8W)

QV-2400UX QV-2900UX

QV-2400UX QV-2900UX

IMPORTANT!

• Be sure to use the Conversion Lens Adaptor when-ever you install a conversion lens. If you don’t, thelens will come into contact with the conversion lenswhen it extends from the camera, resulting in malfunc-tion. (QV-2400UX only)

• Flash is disabled while a conversion lens is beingused.

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• Setting the camera to wide-angle zoom while the TeleConversion Lens causes shadows around the periph-ery of the image. This is because the frame of the at-tached lens blocks some of the light coming into thelens. Because of this, you should always use tele-photo zoom whenever you are using the Tele Conver-sion Lens.

• The effects of camera movement are magnified whilethe Tele Conversion Lens is being used. Wheneveryou are using a conversion lens, install the cushionthat comes with it and mount the camera on a tripodso it is secure.

• Due to certain characteristics of the Wide ConversionLens, you may notice some slight distortion in imagesrecorded with it installed.

• Make sure that (Macro Mode) is selected as thefocus mode whenever you are using the Wide Conver-sion Lens.

• Note that optical zoom is restricted as shown below inthe Macro Mode .* QV-2400UX: 1X fixed (QV-2400UX)* QV-2900UX: 1X to 1.6X (QV-2900UX)

Using a FilterThe lenses of both camera models are threaded.With the QV-2400UX, you can screw on an optionally avail-able Conversion Lens Adapter (LU-8A) and then attach acommercially available lens filter.With the QV-2900UX, you can screw a commercially avail-able lens filter directly to the lens, without using the Conver-sion Lens Adapter.

IMPORTANT!

• When using a lens filter with the QV-2400UX, be sureyou first screw the optionally available ConversionLens Adapter onto the lens. A filter attached directly tothe lens of the QV-2400UX will come into contact withthe convex surface of the lens and damage it.

• The designs of some filters can cause shadowsaround the periphery of the image.

• Auto focus and flash may not produce desired resultswhile a filter is on the lens.

• Filters do not produce exactly the same results asthose obtained with a film-based camera.

• Do not use multiple filters in combination.• Use of the flash while a commercially available lens

hood is installed may not produce desired results.

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Lens Precautions• Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can inter-

fere with proper image recording. Never touch the lens withyour fingers. You can remove dust particles from the lenssurface by using a lens blower to blow them off. Next, wipethe surface of the lens with a soft lens cloth.

• The lens of the QV-2400UX extends from its body whenyou 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 con-tact with a tabletop, etc. Be sure to remove the lens capbefore turning on the camera. If you turn on the QV-2400UX while the REC/PLAY selector is set to “REC” andits lens cap is attached, the message “LENS CAP!” ap-pears on the monitor screen and power turns off automati-cally. If this happens, remove the lens cap and then turn onpower.

• Never remove the batteries from the QV-2400UX or unplugits AC adaptor while the lens is extended. Doing so leavesthe lens extended, and creates the risk of lens damage.

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QualityFINE, NORMAL, ECONOMY, TIFF

Auto Focus frame • Focusing complete: Green• Focusing failed: RedNo memory card loadedwarning

Zoom factor

Focus Mode indicatorNone Auto Focus

Macro

Infinity

Manual Focus

Monitor Screen IndicatorsThe following describes the different indicators and markings that appear on the camera’s monitor screen.

REC mode

Battery capacityDate and timeThis information appears for one ortwo seconds, and then disappears.

Camera shakeindicator

EV value

Spot meteringindicator

Shutter speed value• An out of range

aperture or shutterspeed causes thecorresponding monitorscreen value to turnyellow.

Aperture value

Recording Mode indicatorNORMALPORTRAITLANDSCAPENIGHT SCENEBEST SHOTMOVIEMOVIE (PAST)PANORAMAINTERVAL

Self-timer10 SEC, 2 SEC

Memory capacity(Remaining number ofstorable images)

Image size1600 x 1200 pixels800 x 600 pixels

Image informationMovie Recording: recording time........... secondsPanorama: number of images........... P1 to P10

The recording mode, memory capacity, image size, quality, and batterycapacity indicators do not appear on the REC mode monitor screen whenthe “Indicators” option is turned off (page E-123).

Flash Mode indicatorNone Auto

Flash Off

Flash On

Red-eye reduction• Flash indicator indicates

that the flash will fire(when auto flash isselected).

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White balance(Auto)

(Daylight)

(Shade)

(Tungsten)

(Fluorescent)

(Manual)

Metering Mode indicator(multi)

(center)

(spot)

Exposure Mode indicator(program AE)

(aperture priority AE)

(shutter speed priority AE)

(manual)

■ Screen when SHIFT INFO is pressed

Pressing SHIFT INFO alsodisplays the FUNCTION menu(page E-95).

SHIFT

INFO RESIZEMF

SHIFT INFO button

PLAY mode

Image protection indicator

Folder name

File number

Image size

Quality

Batterycapacity

The above indicators do not appear on the PLAY modemonitor screen when the “Indicators” option is turned off(page E-123).

Date/Time

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GETTING ACQUAINTED

Recording Modeindicator

Exposure Modeindicator

IMPORTANT!

• The above indicators may not appear when viewingimages recorded using a different digital cameramodel.

Shutterspeedvalue

Aperturevalue

Folder nameFile number

Metering Modeindicator

Flash Mode indicatorWhite balance

■ Screen when SHIFT INFO is pressed Changing the Contents of the Monitor ScreenEach press of the SET/DISP button changes the contents ofthe monitor screen as shown below.

SET/DISP

SET/DISP

SET/DISP

SET/DISP

SET/DISP

Display indicators on (page E-25)

FUNCTION menu on (page E-26)

REC mode

PLAY mode

Display indicators on (page E-26)

PLAY Mode details on (page E-26)

Histogram display on (page E-105)

IMPORTANT!

• The histogram does not appear for movie images.

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GETTING ACQUAINTED

REC mode

• The camera is ready to record when the lamp is off.

LampColor

Green

Amber

Red

On

Auto focus operationcomplete

Monitor screenturned off due tosleep state activation

Exposure warning

Cannot focus

Memory full

Data save error

Flashing

Please Wait(after power on)

Image store operation inprogress

Movie store operation inprogress

Self-timer countdown inprogress

Low battery

Format operation inprogress

Please Wait(after power off)

Flash is charging.

Memory card error

Memory card is notformatted

Cannot charge the flash

Operation lamp

SHIFT

INFO RESIZEMF

Operation Indicator LampThe Operation lamp shows the operational status of thecamera as described below.

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GETTING ACQUAINTED

PLAY modeLampColor

Green

Red

On

–

–

Flashing

Please Wait(after power on)

Delete operation inprogress

Image protectionoperation in progress

Making DPOF settings

Low battery

Format operation inprogress

Please Wait(after power off)

Memory card error

Memory card is notformatted

No memory card in thecamera

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Using the Bundled Accessories

Using the Lens CapAlways keep the lens cap on the lens whenever you are notusing the camera.

Small loop

Ring

Cap holder

Large loop

Attach the lens cap holder to the ring. This protects againstaccidental loss of the lens cap.

■ QV-2400UX Users• Be sure to turn off camera power and let the lens retract

into the camera before attaching the lens cap.• Never turn on camera power with the lens cap affixed to the

lens.

Attaching the StrapAttach the strap as shown in the illustration below.

IMPORTANT!

• Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when us-ing the camera to protect against accidentally drop-ping it.

• The supplied strap is intended for use with this cameraonly. Do not use it for any other application.

• Never swing the camera around by the strap.

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Using the Soft CaseKeep the camera in its soft case to protect it when not in use.

■ QV-2400UX

IMPORTANT!

• Never put any other objects besides the camera intothe soft case.

A pocket is provided inside the casefor memory card storage. To insert amemory card, open the flap of thepocket and slide the card into it.

Monitor screenfacing down

Flap

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1. While holding down the re-lease button on the batterycompartment cover (on thebottom of the camera),slide the cover in the direc-tion indicated by the arrowin the nearby illustrationand open the cover.

2. Load batteries with their+++++/----- ends facing asshown in the nearbyillustration.

3. While holding down therelease button, slide thebattery compartmentcover back to its originalposition to close it.

IMPORTANT!

• Never use manganese batteries. Use only the batterytypes specifically mentioned in this User’s Guide.

PUSH

Power RequirementsYour camera features a two-way power supply that lets youuse 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.

■ Batteries• Four AA-size alkaline batteries: LR6• Four AA-size lithium batteries: FR6• Four AA-size nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries:

NP-H3

■ Household Current• AC Adaptor: AD-C620• AC Adaptor/Charger: BC-3HA

Loading BatteriesMake sure that camera power is turned off whenever loadingor replacing batteries.

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● Tips for Prolonging Battery Life• Use the 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 toturn off the camera.

● Alkaline Battery LifeThe actual life of alkaline batteries is affected by a variety offactors, including the battery manufacturer, the amount oftime 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 batteriesor Ni-MH batteries, which have longer lives than alkaline bat-teries.

Recording one image per minute under the above conditionsreduces 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 powerturned on.

● Battery Life GuidelinesThe battery life guideline values given below indicate theamount of time at standard temperature (25°C) until powerautomatically turns off due to battery failure. They do notguarantee that batteries will provide the amount of serviceindicated. Low temperatures and continued use reduce bat-tery life.

AA-size Ni-MHBatteries NP-H3

180 minutes

120 minutes(720 shots)

AA-size LithiumBatteries FR6

300 minutes


AA-size AlkalineBatteries LR6

170 minutes


Type ofOperation

ContinuousPlayback

ContinuousRecording

• The above figures are approximations only.• The above guidelines are based on the following battery

types:Alkaline: MX1500 (AA) DURACELL ULTRALithium: Energizer* Battery life varies with brand.

• Figures are based on continuous recording under the fol-lowing conditions.Flash turned offOne zoom slider switching between T (Telephoto) and W(Wide-angle)

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● About rechargeable batteriesUse only the nickel-metal hydride batteries (NP-H3) that areavailable from your dealer as options for this camera. Propercamera operation is not guaranteed when other recharge-able batteries are used.

AC Adaptor/Charger : BC-3HANickel-metal hydride batteries (4-battery set)/QuickCharger Set : BC-1HB4Nickel-metal hydride batteries (4-battery set) : NP-H3P4

IMPORTANT!

• Be sure to keep all four batteries together as a set atall times, for both charging and powering the camera.Mixing batteries from different sets can shorten overallbattery life and cause malfunction of the camera.

• Rechargeable batteries cannot be charged while theyare loaded in the camera.

The following examples show how alkaline battery lifechanges under different conditions.photographic conditions shooting conditions

Example 1: Intermittent use of the camera shortens batterylife.

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 lensextention, half lens contraction, full lens extension,image recording, power off)

• Flash onApproximate Battery Life: 50 minutes (46 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 lensextention, half lens contraction, full lens extension,image recording, power off)

• Flash onApproximate Battery Life: 12 minutes (11 shots)

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Low Battery IndicatorThe following shows how the battery capacity indicator onthe 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 camerawhile the battery level is or , camera power will auto-matically turn off.

BatteryCapacity

High Low

MonitorScreen

• Dead batteries are susceptible to leakage, which cancause serious damage to your camera. Remove batteriesfrom the camera as soon as you notice they are dead.

• The batteries that power the camera normally becomewarm as they discharge.

• Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan to useit for more than two weeks.

• Never recharge batteries, never allow direct connectionbetween two ends of a battery, and never try to take batter-ies apart.

• Do not expose batteries to direct heat or dispose of themby burning. Doing so can create the danger of explosion.

• Never mix batteries of different types.

• Use only LR6 (AM-3) type alkaline or FR6 typelithium or Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) dry cellbatteries with this camera. Never mix old bat-teries with new ones. Doing so can result inbursting or leaking of batteries, creating thedanger of fire or personal injury.

• Always make sure that the plus (+) and minus(–) ends of the batteries are facing correctly, asnoted by the markings on the camera itself.Improper loading of batteries can result inbursting or leaking of batteries, creating thedanger of personal injury or soiling of objectsnearby.

CAUTION

Battery Handling PrecautionsIncorrect use or handling of batteries can cause them to leakor burst and create the danger of serious damage to yourcamera. Be sure to note the following important precautionsto avoid problems with batteries.

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AC Adaptor precautions

• Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage isoutside the rating marked on the AC adaptor.Doing so can create the danger of fire or elec-trical shock. Use only the optional AC adaptorspecified 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 of fire andelectrical shock.

• Never try to modify the AC adaptor power cord,or subject it to severe bending, twisting, or pull-ing. Doing so creates the risk of fire and elec-trical shock.

• Never touch the AC adaptor while your handsare wet. Doing so creates the risk of electricalshock.

• Do not overload extension cords or wall out-lets. Doing so creates the danger of fire andelectrical shock.

• Should the cord of the AC adaptor becomedamaged (exposed internal wiring), request areplacement from an authorized CASIO ser-vice provider. A damaged AC adaptor cordcreates the danger of fire or electrical shock.

CAUTION

Using AC PowerUse the adaptor as shown below to power the camera from ahousehold power outlet.

DC IN 6V(AC power terminal)

• AC Adaptor: AD-C620 (Option)

• AC Adaptor/Charger: BC-3HA (Option)The BC-3HA functions both as an AC adaptor and as acharger unit for AA-size nickel metal hydride batteries. Itcomes complete with four rechargeable nickel metal hy-dride batteries. This AC adaptor/charger unit can be usedwith any household power outlet rated for 100V to 240VAC.

AC Adaptor

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Turning the Camera On and OffSliding the POWER ON/OFF switchto the right toggles camera power onand off.

POWER ON/OFF

POWER ON/OFF

Power Save SettingsThe settings described below let you specify sleep and autopower off trigger times that help to conserve valuable batterypower.

AUTO POWER OFFAuto Power Off turns off camera power if no operation isperformed for five minutes in the PLAY mode. In the RECmode, you can specify an Auto Power Off trigger time oftwo or five minutes.

SLEEPThe monitor screen enters a sleep state if no operation isperformed for a specified amount of time in the REC mode.Pressing any button immediately wakes up the monitor andrestores normal operation. You can specify 30 seconds, 1minute, or 2 minutes before the sleep state is triggered, oryou can turn off this setting entirely.

• Be sure to turn off power before connecting or disconnect-ing the adaptor.

• Always turn camera power off before disconnecting the ACadaptor, even if the camera has batteries installed. If youdon’t, the camera will turn off automatically when you dis-connect the AC adaptor. You also run the risk of damagingthe 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 foralarm.

• After using the camera, turn it off and unplug the adaptorfrom the AC outlet.

• The camera automatically switches over to AC adaptorpowered operation whenever the AC adaptor is pluggedinto the camera.

• Always use the AC adaptor to power the camera wheneverit is connected to a computer.

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• In the PLAY mode, Auto Power Off trigger time is fixedat five minutes.

• Sleep is disabled in the PLAY mode.

• Performing any button operation while the monitor isasleep immediately wakes it up and restores normaloperation.

• The Auto Power Off setting is given priority if you have“2 min” set for both Sleep and Auto Power Off. Thismeans that the camera turns off if you do not performany operation for about two minutes in the REC mode.

• Auto Power Off is automatically disabled when underany one of the following conditions.

— While a slideshow is playing

— When you are performing operations on a com-puter, printer, or other external device connectedto the camera’s DIGITAL terminal or USB port.

— While the AC adaptor is connected to the camera

To power save settings

1. Turn on the camera and slide the REC/PLAYselector to “REC”.

2. Press MENU.

3. Use [+] (down) and [–] (up) to select “FUNC-TION”, and then press the shutter release but-ton.

4. Use [+] (down) and [–] (up) to select the itemwhose settings you want to change, and thenpress the shutter release button.• To make auto power off settings, select “Auto Power

Off”.

• To make sleep settings, select “Sleep”.

5. On the screen that appears, use [+] and [–] tomake the setting you want, and then press theshutter release button.

Auto power off settings: “2 min” “5 min”

Sleep settings: “Off” “30 sec” “1 min” “2 min”

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2. As shown in theillustration, slide thememory card into theslot and push it in asfar as it will go.• If the Eject button is

extended, press it inbefore sliding thememory card into theslot.

3. Close the memory cardslot cover.

Side marked arrowshould face the frontside of the camera!

Eject button

Side markedwith arrow

Memory CardsThis camera supports use of a CompactFlash memory card(CF TYPE I/II) or IBM microdrive for image storage. Notethat all mentions of “memory” card in this manual refer bothto a CompactFlash memory card and IBM microdrive, unlessspecifically noted otherwise.

IMPORTANT!

• Make sure that the power of the camera is turned offbefore you insert or remove a memory card.

• When inserting a memory card into the camera, makesure that the card is oriented correctly. Make sure thatthe correct side of the card is facing up, and that youinsert the correct end of the card into the camera.

Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera

1. Open the memory cardslot cover.

Memory card slot cover

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5. Close the memory cardslot cover.

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 thememory card slot, immediately turn off power, unplugthe AC adaptor, and contact your original retailer ornearest CASIO Service Provider.

• Never eject the CompactFlash card while the card slotis facing downwards. Doing so creates the danger ofthe CompactFlash card falling, which can corrupt im-age data on the card.

• Never remove the memory card from the camerawhile the operation lamp or card access lamp is flash-ing. Doing so can cause loss of recorded images orcorruption of memory card data.

Removing a Memory Card from the Camera

1. Open the memory cardslot cover.

2. Press the eject buttonso it extends from thecamera.

3. Press the eject buttononce again to eject thecard.

4. Remove the memorycard.

Eject button

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2. Select “Format” using one of the following twokey operations, and then press the shutter re-lease button.

• Use [+] and [–] to select each menu item, and pressthe shutter release button to advance to the nextmenu.

3. In response to the confirmation message thatappears, use [+] and [–] to select “Yes” to for-mat or “No” to exit, and then press the shutterrelease button.

Formatting a Memory CardYou can format a memory card to delete all of the datastored on it.

IMPORTANT!

• Formatting a memory card deletes all images on thecard, even if some or all of the images are protected(page E-112).

• Formatting a memory card deletes all Best Shot Modescene sample images stored on it. After deleting thecard, you have to import the scenes you want to thememory card (page E-72).

• 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 amemory card before formatting it.

1. Turn on the camera, and then use the REC/PLAY selector to select either “REC” or“PLAY”.

If you are here

REC mode

PLAY mode

Select this on the menu screen

“FUNCTION” “SET UP” “Format”

“SET UP” “Format”

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IBM Microdrive PrecautionsCompatibility of the camera with the IBM microdrive hasbeen confirmed by CASIO. However, you should note thefollowing important points whenever using the IBMmicrodrive.

• Be sure to carefully read all of the documentation thatcomes 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 themicrodrive when it is removed from the camera. Strongpressure can damage internal components and cause mal-function.

• Formatting is recommended for any memory card that yoususpect contains corrupted image data (due to a DECODEERROR, strange image colors, malformed images) ornewly purchased memory cards.

• Before starting a format operation, load a full set of newbatteries (alkaline or lithium) into the camera or connectthe AC adaptor to power the camera. Interruption of cam-era power during the format operation results in improperformatting, making it impossible to use the memory card.

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 datastored on a memory card. Because of this, you should al-ways make backup copies of important images on othermedia (magnetic optical disk, floppy diskette, computerhard disk, etc.).

• Memory card problems can be corrected by reformattingthe memory card. Reformatting a memory card deletes allimages stored on the card, but you can use a computer tocopy the images you want to keep to the computer’s harddisk before reformatting your card. If you plan to be record-ing images where you do not have access to a computer, itis a good idea to take along an extra memory card or twojust in case you experience an unexpected memory cardproblem.

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• Never turn off camera power or subject the camera to im-pact while the operation lamp is flashing. Doing so cancause malfunction of the microdrive.

• The microdrive is a very high precision device. Droppingthe camera can result in malfunction of the microdrive,even though the camera is undamaged. Take extra carewhen handling the camera while the microdrive is installed.

• The microdrive has very large storage capacity. Becauseof this, certain operations can take a relatively long time toperform.

• The microdrive may not operate properly in areas wherebarometric pressure is low. Because of this, you shouldavoid using it at high altitudes.

• A microdrive consumes much more electrical power than aCompactFlash card. Depending on how a microdrive isused, it can greatly reduce battery life. When using alkalinebatteries, certain operating conditions and certain batterybrands can result in batteries going dead right after youinstall 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 requiredbetween shots may become longer. This longer interval isdesigned 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 maintenance

support for the microdrive.• Note that CASIO assume 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 amicrodrive from the camera is relatively more difficult thanejecting a CompactFlash card.

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Menu ScreensPressing MENU displays the menu screen. The contents ofthe menu screen depend on whether you are in the PLAYmode or REC mode. The following procedure shows opera-tion in the REC mode as an example.

1. Slide the POWER ON/OFF switch to the right toturn on the camera.

2. Slide the REC/PLAY selector to “REC”.• To perform a menu operation in the PLAY mode, slide

the REC/PLAY selector to “PLAY”.

3. Press MENU.

4. Use [+] and [–] to select the item you want, andthen press the shutter release button.• Make setting in accordance with the guidance mes-

sages that appear on the monitor screen.

[+] [–]: Item selection, page scrolling

Shutter release button: Applies displayed setting

MENU: Returns to previous screen • Pressing the button is sometimes required to exitcertain setting screens.

• See the “Camera Menus” on page E-146 for more informa-tion about menu contents.

Example Displays

On-screen guidance

On-screen guidance

REC mode FUNCTION menu, page 2

REC mode, page 1

Items

Items

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Setting the Current Date and TimeUse the following procedures to set the current date andtime, and to select the date format.When you record an image, the time and date the image wasshot is registered in accordance with data from the camera’sbuilt-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 isleft for about 24 hours without battery and AC powerbeing supplied. If this happens, restore power andmake new time and date settings before using thecamera again.

• A flashing time display indicates that the time and date(clock) settings have been cleared. Use the procedureon 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 thedefault date and time, which probably is not your cor-rect current date and time. Be sure to correctly set theclock before you use the camera.

Setting the Date and Time


2. Press MENU.

3. Select “Date/Time” using one of the followingtwo key operations, and then press the shutterrelease button.


If you are here

REC mode

PLAY mode


“FUNCTION” “SET UP” “Date/Time”

“SET UP” “Date/Time”

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4. Select and change the digits on the screen toset the current date and time.

Shutter release button: Moves the green marker.

[+] / [–]: Increases and decreases the currently selecteddigit.

5. Press to apply your settings.

6. Press to exit this setting screen.

Selecting the Date FormatYou can use the following procedure to select one of thethree different date formats.


2. Press MENU.

3. Select “Date Style” using one of the followingtwo key operations, and then press the shutterrelease button.


If you are here

REC mode

PLAY mode


“FUNCTION” “SET UP” “Date Style”

“SET UP” “Date Style”

Greenmarker

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4. Use [+] and [–] to select the setting you want touse, and then press the shutter release buttonto apply it.Example: October 18, 2001

Year/Month/Day: 01/10/18Day/Month/Year: 18/10/01Month/Day/Year: 10/18/01

5. Press to exit this setting screen.

Time StampWhen it is turned on, the time stamp function digitally stampsthe recording date and time in the lower right corner of eachimage as it is recorded. Note that once an image is stamped,the date and time cannot be deleted.

1. Turn on the camera and then slide the REC/PLAY selector to “REC”.

2. Press MENU.

3. Select “FUNCTION” “Time Stamp”, and thenpress the shutter release button.

4. Use [+] and [–] to select the setting you want,and then press the shutter release button toapply it.Example:

Date: October 18, 2001Time: 1:25pm

Off : No time stamping2001/10/18 : Year/Month/Day18 1:25pm : Day Hour:Minutes2001/10/18 1:25pm : Year/Month/Day Hour:Minutes

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