Liquid Crystal Digital Camera QV-10
I Before using the QV-10...
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Liquid Crystal Digital Camera
QV-10 B
Owner’s Manual
Introduction
Congratulations upon your se-
lection of the QV-10 Liquid Crys-
tal Digital Camera. The QV-10
comes with its own built-in liquid
crystal color monitor that let’s
you instantly view the pictures
you take.
To get the most out of the QV-
10, be sure to carefully read this
manual and follow the instruc-
tions contained in it.
Please refer to this manual for the QV-10, QV-10A & QV-11 models
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Contents
QV-10 Features ..................................................... 6
General Precautions ............................................ 8
Other Precautions .............................................. 10
FCC Guidelines .................................................. 12
Getting Acquainted
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Unpacking ........................................................... 14
General Guide .................................................... 15
Opening the Terminal Panel Cover ............................... 16
Connecting the Wrist Strap ............................................ 17
Using the Lens Cloth ..................................................... 17
Using the Soft Case ....................................................... 17
Operation Reference .......................................... 18
To record an image ............................................................. 18
To view images stored in memory ...................................... 19
To delete images stored in memory ................................... 20
Function Referense ........................................... 21
Record Functions ................................................................ 21
Playback Functions ............................................................. 23
Power Supply ..................................................... 25
To load batteries ................................................................. 25
Standard Battery Life ..................................................... 27
Low Battery Indicator ..................................................... 28
Flash Memory ................................................................ 28
Auto Power Off .............................................................. 29
Using AC Power ................................................................. 30
Liquid Crystal Digital Camera QV-10
Operation
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Recording Image ................................................ 34
To record an image ............................................................. 34
How to avoid hand movement... ......................................... 36
Flourescent Lighting ........................................................... 36
Infrared Light ....................................................................... 37
Changing the Lens Orientation ........................................... 38
NORMAL/MACRO Switch .................................................. 40
Exposure Adjustment .......................................................... 41
Changing the Aperture Setting ........................................... 42
Record Mode Displays ........................................................ 43
Image Display ................................................................ 43
Displaying the Image Number ....................................... 43
Exposure Warning Indicators ......................................... 45
Low Battery Indicator ..................................................... 46
Memory Full Message ................................................... 46
Using the Self-Timer ........................................................... 47
Playing Back Images ......................................... 49
Displaying Images on the Camera's LCD ........................... 49
Displaying Images on a TV Screen .................................... 51
Displaying the Memory Page Number ................................ 52
Producing a Multi-Page Display .......................................... 53
Using the Zoom Function .................................................... 57
Using Auto Play .................................................................. 59
Protecting Memory Pages .................................................. 67
Deletting Memory Pages ................................... 70
To delete a single memory page ........................................ 70
To delete all unprotected memory pages ........................... 73
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Connecting to Other Devices
Contents
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Connection Guide .............................................. 76
QV-10 Terminals ................................................................. 78
Using the QV-10 with a Connected Device ...... 79
Television ............................................................................ 79
Video Tape Deck ................................................................ 79
Video Printer ....................................................................... 80
Computer (Using special cable and software) .................... 81
Computer (Video Capture) .................................................. 82
Reference
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Troubleshooting ................................................. 84
Specifications ..................................................... 88
About the camera's backlight ........................... 89
QV-10 Features
Picture composition without looking through a
viewfinder
The QV-10’s high-resolution, low-glare TFT liquid crystal display
provides clear pictures even in bright light.
VIDEO OUT and digital transfer function for un-
limited application of digital images
The VIDEO OUT capabilities of the QV-10 makes it possible to con-
nect to a television to use images for presentations and other appli-
cations. Digital images can be transferred to a personal computer
for storage and editing, or from a computer to the QV-10 for take-
along convenience.
Video Printer
TV
Video Tape Deck
Personal
Computer
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QV-10 Features
Liquid Crystal Digital Camera QV-10
Lightweight and compact design
The QV-10 is the first camera to incorporate a built-in monitor into a
compact configuration.
Versatile features and functions
The versatile features and functions of the QV-10 include: simulta-
neous display of multiple memory pages, close-up capabilities, au-
tomatic sequential display of memory pages, and more.
Multi-Page Display
Close ups
Auto Playback
General Precautions
Liquid Crystal Digital Camera QV-10
Be sure to observe the following imporatnt precautions whenever us-
ing the QV-10.
• Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while operating
a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so creates the danger of
serious accident.
• Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your own re-
pairs. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electrical
shock when exposed. Always leave maintenance and repair work
up to authorized CASIO service providers.
• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and never let it
get wet. Moisture creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.
Never use the camera outdoors in the rain or snow, at the seashore
or beach, in the bathroom, etc.
• Should foreign matter or water ever get into the unit, immediately
turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet, and
contact your dealer or nearest CASIO service provider. Using the
unit under these conditions creates the danger of fire and electrical
shock.
• Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming out of the
unit, immediately turn power off and unplug the AC adaptor from the
power outlet. Using the unit under these conditions creates the dan-
ger of fire and electrical shock. After making sure there is no more
smoke coming from the unit, take it to your nearest CASIO service
provider for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance.
• If the unit’s case should ever become cracked due to dropping it or
otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment, immediately turn power
off, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet, and contact your
nearest CASIO service provider.
• Never use the unit inside of an air craft or in any other areas where
its use is prohibited. Doing so can result in an accident.
General Precautions
• Physical damage and malfunction of this unit can cause the image
data stored in its memory to be deleted. Be sure to always keep
backup copies of data by recording them on video tape or by trans-
ferring them to personal computer memory.
• Never open the battery compartment cover, disconnect the AC
adaptor from the camera or unplug it from the wall socket while the
“WAIT” message is on the LCD. Doing so will not only make storage
of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt other image data
already stored in camera memory.
Other Precautions
Condensation
• When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or otherwise ex-
pose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is the possibility
that condensation can form on the exterior or on interior compo-
nents. Condensation can cause malfunction of the camera, so you
should avoid exposing it to conditions that might cause condensa-
tion.
• To keep condensation from forming, place the camera into a plastic
bag before moving it into a location that is much warmer or colder
than your current location. Leave it in the plastic bag until the air
inside the bag has a chance to reach the same temperature as the
new location. If condensation does form, remove the batteries from
the camera and leave the battery compartment cover open for a few
hours.
Other Precautions
Liquid Crystal Digital Camera QV-10
MEMORY ERROR message
The following error appears on the built-in monitor whenever the
camera’s flash memory becomes disabled due to malfunction or im-
proper operation.
Whenever this happens, all of the digital images stored in the
camera’s memory will be lost. You will not be able to view stored
images or record new ones. Take your camera to your dealer or an
authorized CASIO service provider as soon as possible after the
MEMORY ERROR message appears.
Operating conditions
• This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0°C
to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
• 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 tem-
perature extremes
— Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the sun
— In areas subject to strong vibration
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Liquid Crystal Digital Camera QV-10
GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF
THIS UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas).
NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim-
its for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency en-
ergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter-
ference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following mea-
sures:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution : Changes or modification to the product not expressly ap-
proved by CASIO could void the user's authority to operate the prod-
uct.
Properly shielded cables with ferrite core must be used for connec-
tion to computer in order to meet FCC emission limits.
Getting Acquainted
This part of the manual contains information on unpacking, the
names of controls and components, and power supply information. It
also has sections that cover basic operations to let you begin enjoy-
ing the QV-10 as quickly as possible.
Unpacking ........................................................... 14
General Guide .................................................... 15
Operation Reference .......................................... 18
To record an image ............................................................. 18
To view images stored in memory ...................................... 19
To delete images stored in memory ................................... 20
Function Reference ........................................... 21
Record Functions ................................................................ 21
Playback Functions ............................................................. 23
Power Supply ..................................................... 25
To load batteries ................................................................. 25
Using AC Power ................................................................. 30
Unpacking
Getting Acquainted
Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included
with your QV-10. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon
as possible.
Soft case
QV-10
Alkaline batteries (AA-size × 4)
Special video cable
Cleaning Cloth
Wrist Strap
• See page 17 for instal-
lation instructions.
Manual and warranty
AC adaptor AD-C60
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General Guide
The following illustrations show the names of each component, but-
ton and switch on the camera.
Getting Acquainted
Bottom
Top and Display
Tripod hole
Battery
compartment
lock
/PROTECT
(Timer/Protect)
button
ZOOM button
LCD
Lens
Lens
DISP (Display) button MODE button
Battery compartment cover
DEL (Delete) button
Shutter button
[+] (Forward)
button
[–] (Reverse)
button
BRIGHT (brightness) control
• BRIGHT control adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD.
The brightness is set at the factory to the optimum setting, and nor-
mally does not need adjustment. Use BRIGHT control to make ad-
justments after replacing batteries, or any other time you feel the
LCD image brightness is too dark or too light.
Terminals
Terminal panel cover
VIDEO OUT terminal
DIGITAL terminal
POWER switch
Function switch
NORMAL/MACRO switch
AC Power terminal
Opening the Terminal Panel Cover
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22222
33333
Aperture switch
Important!
Make sure that the terminal panel cover is slid fully away as shown in
step 2 above before trying to raise it. Forcing the cover up can seri-
ously damage it.
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Connecting the Wrist Strap
Pass the wrist strap through the hole on
the side of the camera a shown in the
illustration.
General Guide
22222
11111
Operation Reference
Getting Acquainted
To record an image
• Be sure to load batteries (page 25) before operation.
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Using the Cleaning Cloth
Use the cleaning cloth to wipe finger-
prints and smudges from the LCD and
lens.
• Be sure to avoid applying too much
pressure when wiping the LCD. Too
much pressure can cause permanent
discoloration, abnormal images, and
cracks.
Using the Soft Case
Keep the camera in its soft case to pro-
tect it when not in use.
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1. Set to REC.
2. Slide to the right to turn on power.
3. Set to NORMAL.
• Set to MACRO for close-ups. See page 40 for information on
the difference between NORMAL and MACRO.
4. While viewing the image on the LCD, slowly move the cam-
era so the image appears as you want it.
5. Press the shutter button.
• The message “WAIT” appears on the LCD for about four
seconds along with the image that was recorded when you
pressed the shutter button. You can use the camera to take
the next picture after the “WAIT” message disappears.
• The camera can hold up to 96 images in memory
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To view images stored in memory
You can recall images and view them on the LCD.
Operation Reference
Getting Acquainted
To delete images stored in memory
After you delete an image you can store a new one it its place.
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1. Set to PLAY.
2. Slide to the right to turn on power.
• An image appears on the LCD when power comes on.
3. Press [+] to display the next memory page or [–] to display
the previous page.
1. Display the image you want to delete (page 19).
2. Press DEL.
• The following steps are performed in accordance with
prompts that appear on the LCD.
3. Press [+].
4. A message appears to confirm that you really want to de-
lete the image.
• To abort the delete operation without deleting anything,
press DEL here.
5. Press the shutter button to delete the image shown on the
LCD.
6. After you finish deleting all the images you want, press
DEL to quit the delete procedure.
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Function Reference
Record Functions
The following describes features and functions that you can use
when recording images.
NORMAL/MACRO Switch (Page 40)
Select the setting that suits the distance between the camera and
object whose image is being recorded.
• NORMAL
For normal shots
of scenery,
people, etc.
• MACRO
For close-up
shots.
Aperture Switch (Page 42)
Use this switch to select from one of two aperture settings and con-
trol the brightness of the image.
Low
High
brightness
brightness
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on the LCD in-
dicates lighting is
too dim. Change
the aperture switch
setting to [○].
on the LCD in-
dicates lighting is
too bright. Change
the aperture switch
setting to [●].
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Getting Acquainted
Exposure Adjustment (page 41)
The camera normally adjusts exposure automatically, using aper-
ture priority AE. You can also perform manual exposure adjust-
ments, while viewing the image on the LCD.
Image Number (Page 43)
This value indicates the number of the next image that will be re-
corded.
Image
number
Self-Timer (Page 47)
Press a button and the shutter releases automatically 10 seconds
later.
Function Reference
Getting Acquainted
Playback Functions
The following functions help you view the images stored in memory
quickly and easily.
Memory Page Number (Page 52)
This value indicates the number of the memory page whose con-
tents are currently shown on the LCD.
Memory
page number
Multi-Page Display (Page 53)
This function lets you view four or nine memory pages at the same
time.
Zoom (Page 57)
This function lets you enlarge a specific part of an image to twice its
original size.
Auto Play (Page 59)
This function automatically scrolls through the camera’s memory
pages.
Press both these buttons
at the same time to start
Auto Play.
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Protect Function (Page 67)
Use this function to protect specific memory pages against being
deleted.
Protect
indicator
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Power Supply
The QV-10 features a two-way power supply that lets you use either
batteries (AA-size Alkaline) or household AC current.
To load batteries
Be sure that camera power is turned off whenever loading or replac-
ing batteries.
1. Slide the battery compartment lock on the bottom of the
camera in the direction indicated by arrow (1), and swing
open the battery compartment cover as indicated by arrow
(2).
2. Insert four batteries.
Be sure to use only AA-size Alkaline batteries. Never use
manganese batteries (see precautions on the next page).
• Make sure that the positive + and negative - ends of the
batteries are facing correctly.
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• Never mix batteries of different types.
• Dead batteries are susceptible to leakage, which can cause serious
damage to your camera. Remove batteries from the camera as
soon as you notice they are dead.
Power Supply
Standard Battery Life
You can generally expect to get about 120 minutes of operation from
a fresh set of LR6 (AM3) Alkaline batteries at normal temperature.
Note that battery life is shortened by extreme cold.
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3. Close the battery compartment cover.
A
• Press down on the battery compartment cover at the point
marked A in the nearby illustration until the cover locks into
place with a click.
Battery Handling Precautions
Incorrect use or handling of batteries can cause them to leak or burst
and seriously damage your camera. Be sure to note the following
important precautions to avoid problems with batteries.
Caution
Never load manganese batteries into
the camera! Doing so not only results
in shortened battery life, it also causes
batteries to generate heat that can
cause serious damage to the camera.
Always use Alkaline batteries only.
• Make sure that the positive + and negative - ends of the batteries
are facing properly when you load them in the camera.
• Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan to use it for
more than two weeks.
• Never mix old batteries with new ones.
• Never recharge batteries, never allow direct connection between
two ends of a battery, and never try to take batteries apart.
• Do not expose batteries to direct heat or dispose of them by burn-
ing. Doing so can create the danger of explosion.
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Low Battery Indicator
A low battery indicator (
ing battery power drops below a certain level.
) appears on the LCD whenever remain-
When this indicator appears, replace all four batteries with a fresh set
of new ones. Once the low battery indicator appears, you can expect
only about 10 more minutes of operation before total power failure.
Flash Memory
The QV-10 features flash memory for storage of images. Flash
memory does not require electrical power to store data, so image
data is retained in memory even when you turn camera power off. If
batteries go dead, simply load a set of new batteries or connect the
AC adaptor and you will be able to view images in camera memory.
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Power Supply
Auto Power Off
Power automatically turns off whenever you do not perform any cam-
era operation for a period of time. Power turns off after about two
minutes in the Record Mode or after about five minutes in the Play-
back Mode.
* To restore power, simply slide the POWER switch to the right as
you normally do.
Getting Acquainted
Using AC Power
To power the camera from standard AC power, use the AC adaptor
(AD-C60) that comes with this camera.
AD-C60
AC power terminal
Important!
The Auto Power Off function does not operate under the following
conditions.
• During Auto Play (page 59)
• When operations are being performed on a computer connected to
the camera via the camera’s DIGITAL terminal (page 81).
AC outlet
Caution
AC Adaptor precautions
• Always be sure to use the AD-C60
AC adaptor only. Using any other
AC adaptor can cause damage to
the camera not covered by the war-
ranty.
• When unplugging the AC adaptor
from the wall socket, be sure to
grasp the adaptor (not the cord).
• Avoid an undue bending, pulling,
and twisting of the AC adaptor's
cord, and never try to lengthen the
cord by splicing it with other wire.
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Power Supply
Getting Acquainted
• If the power cord should become damaged (exposed wires, discon-
nection, etc.), please purchase a new AC adaptor. Use of a dam-
aged power cord may cause fire or electrical shock.
• Be sure to switch power off before connecting or disconnecting the
adaptor.
• Always turn camera power off before disconnecting the AC adaptor,
even if the camera has batteries installed. It you don't the camera
will turn off automatically when you disconnect the AC adaptor.
Even so, you run the risk of damaging the camera whenever you
disconnect the AC adaptor without first turning power off.
• The AC adaptor may become warm to the touch after extended pe-
riods of use. This is normal and is not cause for alarm.
• After use turn off the power switch of the camera and unplug adap-
tor from the AC outlet.
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