Casio GV-20 manual

Digital Camera User’s Guide GV-20 Thank you f or purchasing this CASIO compact type digital camera with built-in color monitor you can use f or both image recording and playbac k. Bef ore using this camera, be sure to read the Saf ety Precautions contained in this User’ s Guide, and k eep it in a safe place f or future reference . E[...]

INTRODUCTION 2 Unpacking Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your deale r as soon as possible. Camera Lens cap/cap holder Alkaline batteries (4 AA-size batteries) CD-ROM Strap Memory card (8 MB CompactFlash card ) Loaded in the camera when you purchase it. INTRODUCTION[...]

INTRODUCTION 3 Contents 2 INTRODUCTION Unpacking .................................................................... 2 Quick Reference .......................................................... 6 Getting Ready 6 Recording an Image 7 Playback 8 Deleting Images 9 Features ...................................................................... 1 1 W a[...]

INTRODUCTION 4 45 RECORDING IMAGES Recording a Simple Snapshot ................................... 45 About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 46 Recording Precautions 46 Image Recording when Batteries are Low 47 Using Zoom ................................................................ 47 Using the Flash .................................................[...]

INTRODUCTION 5 71 OTHER SETTINGS Changing the Display Language ............................... 70 T urning the Confirmation Beep On and Off ............... 70 Specifying the Opening Screen ................................. 71 Selecting the USB Mode ............................................ 71 73 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT T ransferring Ima[...]

INTRODUCTION 6 Quick Reference Getting Ready Set the current time and date. (page 42) 2 1 Load batteries and the memory card. (pages 30, 38) * Check for and wipe any sand, dirt, or other foreign matter from the O-ring and its contact surfaces. 1 2 46 12 3 5[...]

INTRODUCTION 7 Recording an Image (page 45) 3 Point the camera at the subject and use the monitor screen or optical viewfinder to compose the image. 4 Press the shutter release button. 2 Move the POWER ON/OFF switch to ON. 1 Align the dial with (snapshot mode).[...]

INTRODUCTION 8 Playback (page 60) Use [+] (forwar d) and [ – ] (back) to scr oll through the ima ges. Align the dial with (play mode). 2 3 1 Move the PO WER ON/OFF switch to ON.[...]

INTRODUCTION 9 Deleting Images (page 64) Move the POWER ON/OFF switch to ON. Press WB . Align the dial with (play mode). Use [+] and [ – ] to display the image you want to delete. 2 1 3 4 5 Press the shutter release button to delete the image. 6 Check to make sure you really want to delete the currently displayed image. • If you want to cancel [...]

INTRODUCTION 10 IMPORTANT! • The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsi- bility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsi- bility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of th[...]

INTRODUCTION 11 Features • Water-resistant and dust-resistant Your camera conforms to IEC 60529 [Degrees of protec- tion provided by enclosures (IP Code)] IP66/IP67. This means you can take the camera along just about any- where, without needing to worry about it getting wet. In ad- dition, the design of your camera is also shuts out sand, dust, [...]

INTRODUCTION 12 • EPSON PRINT Image Matching This product supports PRINT Image Matching. Combina- tion of use PRINT Image Matching and PRINT Image Matching 2 enabled digital still cameras, printers and soft- ware help photographers to produce images which are more faithful to their intentions. • Bundled with Photo Loader 2 and Photohands Your c[...]

INTRODUCTION 13 This is not an underwater camera! Do not use this camera in areas where it is exposed to high water pressure, never wash it using high-pressure water, and never leave it submersed for long periods. Also, never immerse the camera in seawater, in swimming pool water, or in hot spring water. Never immerse the camera in water that conta[...]

INTRODUCTION 14 Wipe the camera dry after it becomes wet. • Water remaining on the camera after it becomes wet can collect in the seams between controls and the camera body, etc. Carrying the camera around while it is wet can cause water to leak from the seams and cause your cloth- ing or bag to become wet. Make sure you carefully wipe all remain[...]

INTRODUCTION 15 General Precautions • Even very fine pieces of foreign matter (a single hair, a single grain of sand, etc.) on the battery cover or terminal cover O-ring can result in incomplete sealing and problems when the camera is immersed in water. Whenever closing a cover, use a soft, dry cloth to wipe off all water droplets, sand, dirt, et[...]

INTRODUCTION 16 Inspecting the Cover O-rings The battery cover and terminal cover are fitted with rubber gaskets called “O-rings” that keep water from entering the camera. Even very fine pieces of foreign matter (a single hair, a single grain of sand, etc.) on an O-ring can result in incomplete sealing and allow water to leak inside. Note that [...]

INTRODUCTION 17 Before putting your camera away after using it... After using your camera in a location where it was exposed to sand, mud, or water, you should wash it off before opening the battery cover or terminal cover. IMPORTANT! • Use plain tap water that is 30 ° C or lower to wash the camera. • The interior of the camera is not water-re[...]

INTRODUCTION 18 Precautions General Precautions Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the GV-20. All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the cam- era” refer to the CASIO GV-20 Digital Camera. • Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while operating a motor vehicle or while walkin[...]

INTRODUCTION 19 • Never open the battery compartment cover, disconnect the AC adaptor from the camera or unplug it from the wall socket while recording images. Doing so will not only make storage of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt other image data already stored in camera memory. Data Error Precautions • Your digital camera is[...]

INTRODUCTION 20 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[...]

INTRODUCTION 21 GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF THIS UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas). 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 in- terference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, in- cluding i[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED 22 This section contains important information you should know when trying to operate the camera. General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. Front GETTING ACQUAINTED Lens (page 20) Shutter release button (page 45) Exposure sensor (page 49) Normal/Macro selector (p[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED 23 Recording modes POWER ON/OFF switch (page 37) Back (Flash/Nine Image) button (pages 48, 62) (Zoom/ Enlarge) button (pages 47, 61) Power lamp (page 27) Monitor screen (page 25) DISP button (page 27) Battery cover knob (page 30) Dial (page 45) WB (White Balance/ Delete) button (pages 58, 64) Battery cover (page 30) Battery cover[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED 24 Terminals and Ports Bottom Opening and Closing the Terminal Cover Tripod screw hole DC IN 6V terminal (page 35) USB port (pages 72, 73, 78) Terminal cover release Terminal cover ■ Open ■ Close Pull here to open.[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED 25 Monitor Screen Indicators The following describes the different indicators and markings that appear on the camera ’ s monitor screen. ● Recording Modes This camera is equipped with the following recording modes: snapshot mode, continuous shutter mode, self-timer mode, movie mode, Best Shot mode Battery capacity No memory c[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED 26 ● Play Mode ● SET UP Mode File number Quality F : Fine N : Normal Image size 1600 x 1200 pixels 800 x 600 pixels Battery capacity Date/Time DCF indicator Item Operation guidance Playback zoom[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED 27 Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Each press of DISP in a recording mode or the play mode changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below. Indicator Lamps The camera has three indicator lamps, an operation lamp, a power lamp, and a self-timer lamp. These lamps indicate the current operational status of the [...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED 28 ■ Operation Lamp When the lamp is this: Flashing amber Lit amber Flashing green Flashing red It means this: Flash unit is charging. Flash is ready to fire. Movie is recording or self-timer countdown is in progress. Memory card problem Operation lamp ■ Self-timer Lamp When the lamp is this: Flashing red It means this: Self-[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED 29 Attaching the Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to the lens whenever you are not using the camera. • Attaching the lens cap to the cap holder on the strap helps to prevent loss of the lens cap. • Note that the water resistance of the camera is not affected by removing the lens cap. IMPORTANT! • When using the camera, always p[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED 30 Power Requirements Your camera features a two-way power supply that lets you use 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 lit[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED 31 5. Check to make sure the O-ring and contact surface of the battery com- partment is not damaged and is free of dirt and dust. 6. Securely close the battery cover and rotate the battery cover knob to the position. • Rotate the knob until the battery cover lock clicks securely into place. See page 38 for information about loa[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED 32 ● Tips for Prolonging Battery Life • Use to turn off the flash when you are not using it (page 48). • You can also use the power save settings (page 37) to pro- tect against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the camera. ● Alkaline Battery Life The actual life of alkaline batteries is affected by a varie[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED 33 ● About rechargeable batteries Use only the nickel-metal hydride batteries (NP-H3) that are available from your dealer as options for this camera. Proper camera operation is not guaranteed when other recharge- able batteries are used. AC Adaptor/Charger : BC-3HA Nickel-metal hydride batteries (4-battery set)/Quick Charger Se[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED 34 • Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan to use it for more than two weeks. • The batteries that power the camera normally become warm as they discharge. Battery Handling Precautions Caution! ● Incorrect use or handling of batteries can cause them to leak or burst and create the danger of serious damage to y[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED 35 Using AC Power Use the adaptor as shown below to power the camera from a household power outlet. 1. Before opening the terminal cover, carefully wipe any sand or moisture from the camera to ensure that none of it gets inside the camera. 2. Move the terminal cover release to the posi- tion and then open the cover. 3. Plug the A[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED 36 ■ AC Adaptor precautions Caution! • Be sure to turn off power before connecting or disconnect- ing the adaptor. • Always turn camera power off before disconnecting the AC adaptor, even if the camera has batteries installed. If you don ’ t, the camera will turn off automatically when you dis- connect the AC adaptor. You[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED 37 Turning the Camera On and Off Use the POWER ON/OFF switch to turn the camera on and off. ON : Power on OFF : Power off IMPORTANT! • If camera power is turned off by the Auto Power Off feature, move the POWER ON/OFF switch to OFF and then back to ON again to restore power. POWER ON/OFF Power Save Settings Auto Power Off Auto [...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED 38 Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera 1. Before opening the battery cover, carefully wipe any sand or moisture from the camera to ensure that none of it gets inside the camera. 2. Slide the battery cover release in the direction indicated by the arrow. 3. Rotate the battery cover knob to the setting, and then open the cover.[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED 39 4. Making sure that the notches in the memory card (indicating the back of the card) are facing towards the front of the camera, carefully insert the card into the slot as far as it will go. 5. Securely close the battery cover and rotate the battery cover knob to the position to secure it in place. • Make sure you always tur[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED 40 5. Press the card eject button as far as it will go. 6. Remove the memory card from the camera. 7. Securely close the battery cover and rotate the battery cover knob to the position to secure it in place. • Rotate the knob until the battery cover lock clicks securely into place. IMPORTANT! • Insert only memory cards into t[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED 41 Formatting a Memory Card You can format a memory card to delete all of the data stored on it. IMPORTANT! • 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 on a memory card before formatting it. 1. Turn on the camera, and th[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED 42 Setting the Current Date and Time Be sure to set the date and time on the camera before using it to record images. The date and time kept by the camera ’ s clock is used for file names, file information, and other purposes. IMPORTANT! • The time and date settings are cleared if the camera is left for about 24 hours without[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED 43 5. Press DISP to register your settings. To do this: Move the highlighting between settings Change the number at the currently highlighted position Press this button: Shutter release [+] or [ – ] Setting the Date and Time 1. Turn on the camera, and then align the dial with SET UP. 2. Use [+] and [ – ] to select “ DATE ?[...]

GETTING ACQUAINTED 44 Selecting the Date Format 1. Turn on the camera, and then align the dial with SET UP. 2. Use [+] and [ – ] to select “ DATE ” and then press the shutter release button. 3. Use [+] and [ – ] to select “ STYLE ” and then press the shutter release button. 4. Use [+] and [ – ] to select the style you want and then pr[...]