1 LOCK 2 Load batteries so their plus (+) and minus (–) ends are facing as shown in the illustration. Close the battery compartment cover ( 1 11111 ), and then slide the battery compartment cover lock towards the back of the camera to lock the cover in place ( 2 22222 ). QUICK The section Loading Batteries E-41) * Be sure to use the AC 1 2 Open the memory card slot cover. Insert a memory card into the camera so the arrow on the front of the card is pointed up. • If the memory card eject button is extended, press it back down before inserting the memory card. Eject button Surface marked with arrow should face up! Close the memory card slot cover. QUICK Loading a 3 * Loaded in the camera 1 2 QUICK Setting the E-48) • Be sure to use the procedure camera for the first time. • Failure to set the date and time to data files and improper operation date and time stamp feature. Be sure that you set the correct QUICK Recording After confirming that the Auto Focus operation is complete operation lamp lights green), press the shutter button. 3 1 Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to REC. M U DISP SET/ REC OFFPLAY / CARD 2 After composing the image monitor screen, press the shutter about half way and hold it • The monitor screen image may become dim you press the shutter button half way. • The camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image. QUICK Playing Back MENU DISP SET/ C OFFPLAY MF/ INFO / CARD 2 1 Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to PLAY. • This turns on power and displays recorded images on the monitor screen. Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the images stored in camera memory. QUICK Deleting Images MENU DISP S / REC OFFPLAY M/ INFO CARD 3 12 4 5 Press . Double check to make sure want to delete the image you • Press MENU to exit the image delete operation. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the image you want to delete. Pressing down the Power/Function switch, slide it to PLAY. Use [ ] to select “ Yes” and then press . INTRODUCTION Congratulations upon your selection of the QV-3EX LCD Digital Camera. To get the most out of the QV-3EX, be sure to carefully read this manual and follow the instructions contained CONTENTS in it. E-2 E-11 E-16 E-21 QUICK REFERENCE FEATURES PRECAUTIONS UNPACKING Attaching the Strap .................................................. E-23 Using the Soft Case ................................................. E-24 E-25 GENERAL GUIDE Lens ......................................................................... E-25 Top and Display ....................................................... E-26 Side ......................................................................... E-27 Bottom ..................................................................... E-27 Dial .......................................................................... E-28 E-31 MONITOR SCREEN REC Mode ............................................................... E-31 Indicator display ....................................................... E-33 PLAY Mode .............................................................. E-34 Menu Screens ......................................................... E-34 E-36 MEMORY CARDS Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera ............... E-36 Removing a Memory Card from the Camera ........... E-37 Formatting a Memory Card ...................................... E-38 E-41 POWER SUPPLY Loading the Battery ................................................. E-41 Using AC Power ...................................................... E-45 Power Save Settings ............................................... E-46 E-48 SETTING THE CURRENT DATE AND TIME Setting the Date and Time ....................................... E-48 Selecting the Date Format ....................................... E-49 E-50 RECORDING Turning Camera Power On and Off ......................... E-50 Using the Shutter Button ......................................... E-50 Recording a Single Snapshot Image ....................... E-51 Recording Images under Low Battery Power .......... E-54 Using the Viewfinder for Recording ......................... E-54 Using Focus Lock .................................................... E-55 Using the Flash ........................................................ E-56 Quality Settings ....................................................... E-58 Exposure Compensation ......................................... E-59 E-61 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Continuous Shutter Mode ........................ E-61 Using the AEB (Automatic Exposure Bracketing) Mode .............. E-62 Using Digital Zoom .................................................. E-63 Manual Focus .......................................................... E-64 Infinity Mode Recording ........................................... E-65 Using the Macro ............................................ E-65 Movie Recording ...................................................... E-66 Panorama Recording ...............