CONTENTS
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CONTENTS
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
in it.
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QUICK REFERENCE
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FEATURES
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PRECAUTIONS
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UNPACKING
Attaching the Strap .................................................. E-23
Using the Soft Case ................................................. E-24
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GENERAL GUIDE
Lens ......................................................................... E-25
Top and Display ....................................................... E-26
Side ......................................................................... E-27
Bottom ..................................................................... E-27
Dial .......................................................................... E-28
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MONITOR SCREEN
REC Mode ............................................................... E-31
Indicator display ....................................................... E-33
PLAY Mode .............................................................. E-34
Menu Screens ......................................................... E-34
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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
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POWER SUPPLY
Loading the Battery ................................................. E-41
Using AC Power ...................................................... E-45
Power Save Settings ............................................... E-46
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SETTING THE CURRENT DATE AND TIME
Setting the Date and Time ....................................... E-48
Selecting the Date Format ....................................... E-49
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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
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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