Casio QV-120 Recording Images, To record an image, Caution, • Never use an electrical outlet whose, voltage is outside the rating marked, on the camera. Doing so can create

		Power Supply	Getting Acquainted
Using AC Power				•	Always be sure to use the AD-C60
To power the camera from standard AC power, use the optional AC					AC adaptor only. Using any other AC
					adaptor can cause damage to the
adaptor (AD-C60).
					camera not covered by the warranty.
		AC power terminal		•	When unplugging the AC adaptor
	AC adaptor			Caution	from the wall socket, be sure to
					grasp the adaptor (not the cord).
				•	Avoid an undue bending, pulling,
	R EW	OFFP/ONO			and twisting of the AC adaptor's
	LED
					cord, and never try to lengthen the
					cord by splicing it with other wire.
AC outlet			•	Be sure to switch power off before connecting or disconnecting the
				adaptor.
	AC Adaptor precautions		•	Always turn camera power off before disconnecting the AC adaptor,
				even if the camera has batteries installed. If you don't, the camera
	• Never use an electrical outlet whose
				will turn off automatically when you disconnect the AC adaptor.
	voltage is outside the rating marked			Even so, you run the risk of damaging the camera whenever you
	on the camera. Doing so can create			disconnect the AC adaptor without first turning power off.
	the danger of fire or electrical shock.		•	The AC adaptor may become warm to the touch after extended pe-
	Use only the optional AC	adaptor
				riods of use. This is normal and is not cause for alarm.
	specified for this camera.
Caution			•	After use turn off the power switch of the camera and unplug adap-
	• Should the cord of the AC	adaptor
				tor from the AC outlet.
	become damaged (exposed internal
	wiring or shorts), request a replace-
	ment from an authorized CASIO
	service provider. A damaged AC
	adaptor cord creates the danger of
	fire or electrical shock.

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Recording Images	Recording Images		Operation
The following procedure provides the basic steps for recording an			4. Use MODE to enter the resolution mode (FINE or NORMAL)
image.			you want.
To record an image			• Each press of MODE toggles between the Normal Mode
				and Fine Mode.
1. Enter the Record Mode.		REC	•	Note	that the number of	images	that can be stored in
• Slide the function switch to	the	PLAY		memory	is different depending on		whether images are
				saved in the Normal Mode or Fine Mode. See “Resolution
REC position.
				Modes” on page 24 for details.
2. Turn on the camera.
			5.Record the image.
• Slide the POWER switch in the di-
rection indicated by the arrow.	POWER		•	Compose the image you want		to
				record	while viewing it	on the
	ON/OFF
• The POWER switch automatically							LCD
				LCD.
slides back to its original position
when you release it.			• It is best to look at the LCD di-
• When power comes on, the image of the object that is in				rectly, and not from an angle.
front of the camera’s lens appears on the LCD.			• Take care that your finger is not
• You can perform steps 1 and 2 in either order (1 then 2, or 2				blocking the lens.
then 1).			• Should the lens become dirty, use
3. Set the NORMAL/MACRO switch to the NORMAL position.				the cloth that comes with the cam-
				era to clean it off.

•If the object whose image you are

recording is about 15 centimeters	NOMAL	•	When the image is situated on the LCD as you want it, press
			the shutter button.
from the lens (about 6 inches), set
the NORMAL/MACRO switch to	MACRO	•	Press the shutter button lightly to avoid moving the camera.
MACRO. See page 24 for details			See page 21 for information on how to avoid hand move-
on using this switch.			ment.
Note		•	The message “WAIT” appears on the LCD for about six sec-
			onds along with the image that was recorded when you
• The camera is designed to refresh the image on the LCD about
			pressed the shutter button. You can use the camera to take
seven times per second. Because of this, you may experience a
			the next picture after the “WAIT” message disappears.
feeling of jerkiness in the changing image if you move the camera
		•	Here you could change the function switch to the PLAY posi-
quickly. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.
			tion and view the image you just recorded.
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