INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS Congratulations upon your selection of the QV-8000SX LCD Digital Camera.

To get the most out of the QV-8000SX, be sure to carefully read this manual and follow the instructions contained in it.

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QUICK REFERENCE

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FEATURES

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PRECAUTIONS

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UNPACKING

Using the Lens Cap .................................................

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Attaching the Strap ..................................................

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Using the Soft Case .................................................

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Using the Wired Remote Controller .........................

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E-24GENERAL GUIDE

Lens .........................................................................

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Top and Display .......................................................

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Bottom .....................................................................

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Dial ..........................................................................

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E-30MONITOR SCREEN

Recording Mode ......................................................

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Playback Mode ........................................................

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Menu Screens .........................................................

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E-34MEMORY CARDS

Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera ..............

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Removing a Memory Card from the Camera ...........

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Formatting a Memory Card ......................................

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E-38POWER SUPPLY

Loading Batteries .....................................................

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Using AC Power ......................................................

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Power Save Settings ...............................................

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E-44SETTING THE CURRENT DATE AND TIME

Setting the Date and Time .......................................

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Selecting the Date Format .......................................

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E-46RECORDING

Using the Shutter Button .........................................

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Basic Recording Operation ......................................

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Using Focus Lock ....................................................

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Using the Flash ........................................................

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Changing the Lens Orientation ................................

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Quality Settings .......................................................

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Exposure Compensation .........................................

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E-56OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using Quick Shutter .................................................

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Continuous Recording .............................................

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Using the Zoom Features ........................................

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Manual Focus ..........................................................

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Infinity Mode Recording ...........................................

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Using the Macro Mode ............................................

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Movie Recording ......................................................

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Panorama Recording ...............................................

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Night Scene Mode ...................................................

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