PRECAUTIONS

 

PRECAUTIONS

 

 

 

Operating conditions

Condensation

 

About the camera’s backlight…

Monitor Screen

• This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging

• When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or other-

 

The camera is equipped with a fluorescent light source to

Recording

from 0 ° C to 40 ° C.

wise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is

 

 

provide the back lighting for its LCD.

 

 

The image shown on the monitor screen during recording is

• Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.

the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or

 

The normal service life of the backlight is approximately six

In areas subject to direct sunlight

on interior components. Condensation can cause malfunc-

 

 

years, when the camera is used for about two hours a day.

intended for composition purposes only, so its resolution

In areas subject to high humidity or dust

tion of the camera, so you should avoid exposing it to con-

 

Should the LCD image appear abnormally dark, take the

does not match that of the image as it is recorded. The im-

 

Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to

ditions that might cause condensation.

 

 

camera to your dealer or an authorized CASIO service pro-

age is recorded in accordance with the resolution setting

 

temperature extremes

• To keep condensation from forming, place the camera into

 

 

vider to have the light source replaced. Note that you will

made with the procedure under “Resolution Settings” on

Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the

a plastic bag before moving it into a location that is much

 

 

be charged for this replacement.

page 45. Monitor screen refresh speed varies according to

 

sun

warmer or colder than your current location. Leave it in the

 

Under very cold conditions, the backlight may require more

the relative brightness of the subject.

In areas subject to strong vibration

plastic bag until the air inside the bag has a chance to

 

 

time than normal to light, or reddish bands may appear in

Playback

 

 

reach the same temperature as the new location. If con-

 

 

the displayed image. These conditions do not indicate mal-

 

 

densation does form, remove the batteries from the cam-

 

 

function, and normal operation should return at higher tem-

• This camera is designed for high-speed scrolling of images

 

 

era and leave the battery compartment cover open for a

 

 

peratures.

 

 

 

 

during playback. Because of this, the playback image that

 

 

few hours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

initially appears on the monitor screen does not show the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lens

full resolution of the image as recorded. When you stop at

 

 

 

 

the image you want, the monitor screen refreshes and

 

 

 

 

Camera performance can be adversely affected by finger-

 

 

 

 

shows the image in its full resolution.

 

 

 

 

 

prints or dirt on the lens surface. Never touch the lens sur-

• The message “PREVIEW” appears on a TV or CRT screen

 

 

 

 

 

face with your fingers.

when a preview image is on the screen during output to the

 

 

 

 

Should the lens become dirty, use a blower to blow off dirt

VIDEO OUT terminal.

 

 

 

 

 

and dust, or a soft, dry cloth to wipe off the lens.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PRECAUTIONS

UNPACKING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF

 

 

 

Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are

Connecting the Strap

THIS UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas).

Declaration of Conformity

included with your camera.

 

 

 

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject

If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as pos-

Pass the wrist strap through the hole on the side of the cam-

 

 

 

to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful in-

 

 

 

sible.

 

era as shown in the illustration.

terference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, in-

 

 

 

Camera

Soft case

 

cluding interference that may cause undesired operation.

Model Number:

QV-5500SX

 

NOTICE

Trade Name:

CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD.

 

 

 

Responsible party:

CASIO

INC.

 

 

 

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for

 

 

 

Address:

570 MT. PLEASANT AVENUE,

 

 

 

a Class B peripheral, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These

 

 

 

limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

 

 

DOVER,NEW JERSEY 07801

 

 

 

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,

 

 

 

 

 

uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

Telephone number:

973-361-5400

 

 

 

used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-

 

 

 

 

 

 

ence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

 

 

 

 

 

 

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

 

 

 

does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which

 

 

 

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

Lens cap

Strap

 

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

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

attached to the lens

 

 

following measures:

 

 

Adjusting the Length of the Strap

(2) this device must accept any interference received, in-

 

 

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

 

 

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

cluding interference that may cause undesired operation.

 

 

Slide the stopper to adjust the length of the strap. This way

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that

 

 

 

to which the receiver is connected.

 

 

 

 

 

you can make it a short hand strap, or a longer shoulder or

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

 

 

 

 

 

neck strap.

 

FCC WARNING

 

 

 

 

 

 

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party respon-

CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD.

QV-5500SX

 

 

 

sible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the

 

 

 

Video cable

Manual

 

equipment.

 

 

Tested To Comply

 

 

 

Properly shielded cables with ferrite core must be used for connection

 

 

With FCC Standards

 

 

 

to host computer and/or peripherals in order to meet FCC emission

 

 

 

 

 

limits.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE SPECIAL VIDEO CABLE THAT COMES WITH THE CAMERA

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

 

 

 

 

----- THE CAMERA TO A VIDEO IN TERMINAL OF A COMPUTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE SPECIAL CONNECTION CABLE THAT COMES WITH QV-Link SOFTWARE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

----- THE CAMERA TO A PROPER TERMINAL OF A COMPUTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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