Casio QV-4000 User Guide

LCD Digital Camera

QV-4000

User’s Guide

Congratulations upon your selection of the new CASIO Digital Camera. To get the most out of your new CASIO Digital Camera, make sure you read this manual carefully and keep it on hand for future reference.

CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION

Quick Reference .......................................................E-6

Getting Ready E-6 Recording an Image E-7 Viewing (Playing Back) an Image E-8 Deleting an Image E-9

Features ..................................................................E-11

Recording Features E-13

Precautions .............................................................E-14

General Precautions E-14 Operating conditions E-15 Condensation E-15 Lens Precautions E-16 About the camera’s backlight… E-16

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GETTING ACQUAINTED

General Guide.........................................................E-17

Front E-17 Back E-18 Side E-19 Bottom E-19

Mode Dials ..............................................................E-20

Using the Control Button.........................................E-21

Monitor Screen Indicators .......................................E-22

REC mode E-22 PLAY mode E-23 Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen E-24

Indicator display ......................................................E-24

Operation Indicator Lamp .......................................E-25

Operation/card access lamp E-25 Flash Charge lamp E-26 AF Assist Light/Self-timer Lamp E-26

Using the Bundled Accessories..............................E-27

Attaching the Neck Strap E-27 Adjusting the Length of the Neck Strap E-27 Using the Lens Cap E-28

Power Requirements ..............................................E-29

Loading Batteries E-29 Battery Handling Precautions E-32 Low Battery Indicator E-33 Using AC Power E-33 Turning the Camera On and Off E-35 Power Save Settings E-35

Memory Cards.........................................................E-37

Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera E-37 Removing a Memory Card from the Camera E-38 Formatting a Memory Card E-39 Memory Card Precautions E-40 IBM Microdrive Precautions E-41

Menu Screens .........................................................E-42

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Setting the Current Date and Time.........................E-43

Setting the Date and Time E-43 Selecting the Date Format E-44

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BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Using the Full Auto Mode........................................E-45

Recording Precautions E-47 Focusing E-47 About Auto Focus E-48 Image Recording when the Batteries are Low E-48 About the REC Mode Monitor Screen E-49

Using Optical Zoom ................................................E-49

Using the Viewfinder for Recording ........................E-51

Using the Self-timer ................................................E-52

Camera Orientation Detection ................................E-53

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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Recording a Single Image (1-Image) .....................E-54

Previewing the Last Image Recorded E-54 Deleting the Last Image Recorded in the REC Mode E-55

Using the Flash ....................................................... E-55

Selecting the Flash Mode E-55 Flash Status Indicators E-56 Adjusting the Flash Intensity E-57 Changing the Sync Speed E-57 Selecting a Flash Sync Setting E-58 Precautions when Using Flash E-60

Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................E-61

Using Auto Focus (Multi-area Auto Focus) E-62 Using the Spot Auto Focus Mode E-63 Using the Manual Focus Mode E-64 Using the Infinity Mode E-65 Using the Macro Mode E-65 Using Focus Lock E-66 Expanding the Focus Area E-67 Camera Shake Indicator E-67

Selecting the Metering Mode .................................. E-68

Selecting White Balance .........................................E-69

Adjusting White Balance Manually E-70

Using AE Lock .........................................................E-71

Exposure Compensation.........................................E-72

Using the Histogram ...............................................E-74

Using Digital Zoom..................................................E-75

Instant Setup Using the Best Shot Mode ...............E-76

Copying a Scene from the CD-ROM Best Shot Library E-77 Registering Your Own Best Shot Scenes E-80 Specifying the Location of Best Shot Mode Scenes E-81

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Specifying the Exposure Mode ...............................E-82

Full Auto E-82 Program AE E-83 Aperture Priority AE E-84 Shutter Speed Priority AE E-85 Manual Exposure E-87

Using the Continuous Shutter Mode....................... E-88

Using the AEB (Automatic Exposure Bracketing) Mode ..

To configure AEB Mode settings E-89 To record an image using AEB E-90

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Creating a Panorama ..............................................E-91

Recording a Movie ..................................................E-93

REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................E-94

Specifying Image Size and Quality E-94 Enhancing Certain Colors E-96 Using the Filter Function E-97 Specifying Color Saturation E-97 Specifying Contrast E-98 Specifying Outline Sharpness E-98 Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off E-99 Inserting a Time Stamp into an Image E-100 Specifying Power On Default Settings E-101 Resetting the Camera E-102

Using the Remote Shutter Release ...................... E-103

Using an External Flash........................................E-104

External Flash Unit Requirements E-104 Attaching an External Flash Unit E-104

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Attaching a Conversion Lens,

Close-up Lens, or Filter ........................................E-106

Installing a Conversion Lens or Close-up Lens E-106 Using a Filter E-108

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PLAYBACK

Basic Playback Operation.....................................E-109

Playing a Movie..................................................... E-110

Playing a Panorama.............................................. E-111

Enlarging the Playback Image .............................. E-112

Displaying the 9-image View ................................ E-113

Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View E-114

Displaying the Histogram and

Other Image Information ................................... E -115

Using the Slide Show Feature .............................. E-117

Resizing an Image ................................................E-118

E-119

DELETING IMAGES

Deleting the Displayed Image............................... E- 119

Deleting Selected Images .....................................E-120

Deleting All Images in Selected Folders...............E-121

Deleting All Unprotected Images ..........................E-122

CONTENTS

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MANAGING IMAGES

Folders and Files...................................................E-123

Folders E-123 Files E-124

Protecting Images Against Deletion ..................... E-125

Protecting Selected Images E-125 Protecting and Unprotecting All Images

in Selected Folders E-126

Protecting and Unprotecting All Images E-127

DPOF.....................................................................E-127

Making DPOF Settings for Particular Images E-128 Making DPOF Settings for Particular Folders E-129 Making DPOF Settings of All Images

on the Memory Card E-129

PRINT Image Matching.........................................E-130

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OTHER SETTINGS

Changing the Menu Language .............................E-131

Installing a Different Language Set E-131

Turning the Confirmation Beep On and Off..........E-135

E-136

CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT

Connecting to a Television....................................E-136

Selecting the Video Output Signal Mode E-137

Connecting to a Computer ....................................E-138

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Using a Memory Card to Transfer Image Data ....E-140

Memory Card Data E-141 DCF Protocol E-141 Memory Card File Structure E-142 Image Files Supported by the Camera E-143 Precautions when Using a Memory Card

on a Computer E-144

Using the HTML Card Browser .............................E-145

Specifying the Card Browser Type E-145 Viewing Card Browser File Contents E-147 Saving Card Browser Files E-149

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REFERENCE

Camera Menus......................................................E-150

REC mode E-150 PLAY mode E-151

Mode Settings ....................................................... E-152

Settings in Each Mode E-152 Drive Mode + Exposure Mode Combinations E-153

Full Auto Mode Settings........................................E-154

Menu Settings E-154 Non-Menu Settings E-154

Troubleshooting.....................................................E-155

Messages E-158

Specifications ........................................................E-160

INTRODUCTION

Quick Reference

Getting Ready

Load batteries.

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Set the current time and date.

(page E-29)

Insert the memory card.

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(page E-37)

(page E-43)

INTRODUCTION

Recording an Image (page E-45)

Remove the lens cap from the lens.

Align the exposure mode dial with (Full Auto Mode).

Align the drive mode dial with (1-Image).

Use the Diopter Dial to adjust the view through the viewfinder to suit your particular eyesight. (page E-51)

Point the camera at the subject, compose the image on the monitor screen, and press the shutter release button half way to focus the image.

Align the power/function switch with .

After confirming that the Auto Focus operation is complete (the operation lamp lights green), press the shutter release button all the way down to record the image.

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Viewing (Playing Back) an Image (page E-109)

Align the power/function switch with .

Rock the control button to the left or right to scroll through stored images on the monitor screen.

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Deleting an Image (page E-119)

Double check to make sure that you really want to delete the image you selected.

• You can exit the image delete operation by pressing AE-L .

Press AE-L .

Align the power/function switch with .

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Rock the control button to the left or right to scroll through stored images and display the one you want to delete.

Rock the control button down to select “Yes” and then click the control button.

INTRODUCTION

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of the QV-4000.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, repairs, or battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important data on other media to protect against its loss.

• Windows and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

• CompactFlashTM and the logo are registered trademarks of SanDisk Corporation.

• IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

• Other company, product and service names used herein may also be trademarks or service marks of others.

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Features

• High-resolution 4.13-megapixel CCD Record images that capture everything from delicate skin tone nuances to all the fine detail of natural scenery.

• Canon F2.0 wide-aperture lens Provides high contrast and captures the most delicate of nuances.

• World’s first digital soft focus Creates stunning effects for portraits and floral shots.

• Real-time histogram Quickly and easily obtains exactly the exposure you want, even under difficult lighting conditions.

• Easy-to-understand control panel Aperture, shutter speed, focus and other settings can be seen at a glance, even when the monitor screen is turned off.

• Dual dial operation A pair of dials helps to make drive mode and exposure mode settings quick and easy.

• AF assist light Improves auto focus accuracy when shooting under dim lighting.

• Multi-area AF Helps to prevent out-of-focus areas in an image.

• Focus area expansion Makes it easier achieve the focus you want.

• Image preview Provides instant preview of an image you just recorded.

• 1.8-inch TFT low-glare color LCD (HAST) monitor screen

• 9.6X seamless digital zoom 3X digital zoom, 3.2X digital zoom

• External flash connectability

• Memory card image storage Supports CompactFlash cards (CF TYPE I/II) and the IBM Microdrive.

• Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used when specifying images and quantities for printing by professional print services.

• PRINT Image Matching support Images include PRINT Image Matching data (mode setting and other camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching reads this data and adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images come out just the way you intended when you recorded them.

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• DCF Data Storage DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage protocol provides image inter-compatibility with printers and other digital cameras.

• VIDEO OUT terminal Connects to your TV for big-screen viewing of images.

• USB compatibility Connects to your computer for quick and easy image exchange.

• Image management and manipulation software The QV-4000 comes bundled with a CD-ROM that’s packed with useful software: Photo Loader for transferring images to your computer, Photohands* for editing and printing images, and Panorama Editor* for stitching images into panoramas. Other bundled... * Windows version only.

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Recording Features

INTRODUCTION

Best Shot Mode

page E-76

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)

Automatically records multiple images at different exposure settings.

page E-89

Panorama Mode

Stitches multiple images into a sweeping panorama.

page E-91

Movie Mode

page E-93

Five focus modes

Multi-area AF, Spot AF, Manual, Infinity, Macro

page E-62 to E-65

Three metering modes

Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot

page E-68

Five exposure modes

Full auto, Program AE, aperture priority AE, shutter speed priority AE, manual exposure

page E-82 to E-87

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Precautions

General Precautions

Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the QV-4000.

All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the camera” refer to the CASIO QV-4000 Digital Camera.

• Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while operating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so creates the danger of serious accident.

• Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electrical shock when exposed. Always leave maintenance and repair work up to authorized CASIO service providers.

• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driver’s vision and create the danger of accident.

• Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject’s eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if it is fired too close to the eyes, especially with young children. When using the flash, the camera should be at least one meter from the eyes of the subject.

• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and never let it get wet. Moisture creates the danger of fire and electrical shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the rain or snow, at the seashore or beach, in the bathroom, etc.

• Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera, immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO service provider. Using the camera under these conditions creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.

• Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming out of the camera, immediately turn power off and unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet. Using the camera under these conditions creates the danger of fire and electrical shock. After making sure there is no more smoke coming from the camera, take it to your nearest CASIO service provider for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance.

• At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug. Dust build up around the prongs can create the danger of fire.

• If the camera’s case should ever become cracked due to dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment, immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet, and contact your nearest CASIO service provider.

• Never use the camera inside of an aircraft or in any other areas where its use is prohibited. Doing so can result in an accident.

• Physical damage and malfunction of this camera can cause the image data stored in its memory to be deleted. Be sure to always keep backup copies of data by transferring them to personal computer memory.

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• 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.

Operating conditions

• This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0°C to 40°C.

• Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas. — In areas subject to direct sunlight — In areas subject to high humidity or dust — Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to

temperature extremes

— Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the

sun

— In areas subject to strong vibration

Condensation

• When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, condensation can form on the exterior of the camera or on internal components. Condensation can cause malfunction of the camera, so you should avoid exposing it to conditions that might cause condensation.

• To keep condensation from forming, place the camera into a plastic bag before moving it into a location that is much warmer or colder than your current location. Leave it in the plastic bag until the air inside the bag has a chance to reach the same temperature as the new location.

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Lens Precautions

• Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can interfere with proper image recording. Never touch the lens with your fingers. You can remove dust particles from the lens surface by using a lens blower to blow them off. Next, wipe the surface of the lens with a soft lens cloth.

• The lens of this camera extends from its body when you turn on power and retracts when you turn off power. Take care not to subject the lens to undue force or impact, and never set the camera face down so the lens is in contact with a tabletop, etc. Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning on the camera.

• If you align the power/function switch with while the lens cap is on the lens, the message “LENS CAP” appears on the display and camera power turns off automatically. If this happens, remove the lens cap and try again.

• Never remove the camera’s batteries or unplug its AC adaptor while the lens is extended. Doing so leaves the lens extended, and creates the risk of lens damage.

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 dealer or an authorized CASIO service provider to have the light source replaced. Note that you will be charged for this replacement.

• Under very cold conditions, the backlight may require more time than normal to light, or reddish bands may appear in the displayed image. These conditions do not indicate malfunction, and normal operation should return at higher temperatures.

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GETTING ACQUAINTED

This section contains important information you should know when trying to operate the camera.

GETTING ACQUAINTED

General Guide

The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.

Front

Selector dial

Shutter release button

(page E-45)

Power/function switch

(pages E-35, 45)

Flash

(page E-55)

Exposure sensor

(page E-60)

Indicator display

(page E-24)

Lens

(page E-16)

Viewfinder

(page E-51)

AF assist light/ Self-timer lamp

(page E-26)

Terminal panel cover

(page E-19)

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Back

GETTING ACQUAINTED

Flash charge lamp

(page E-26)

Operation/card access lamp

(page E-25)

(Metering Mode)

button

(page E-68)

WB (White balance) button

(page E-69)

FOCUS (Focus Mode) button

(page E-61)

AE-L (AE Lock/Delete) button

(pages E-55, 71, 119)

MENU button

(page E-42)

Monitor screen

(page E-22)

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(Self-Timer) button

(page E-52)

(Flash) button

(page E-55)

Zoom controller (Enlarge/Nine Images)

(pages E-49, 75, 112, 113)

Control button

PREVIEW button

(page E-54)

DISP button

(page E-24)

GETTING ACQUAINTED

Side Bottom

DIGITAL terminal

(page E-103)

VIDEO OUT terminal

(page E-136)

USB port

(page E-138)

Diopter dial

(page E-51)

Tripod screw hole

Battery compartment cover lock

(page E-29)

DC IN 6V terminal

(page E-33)

External flash sync terminal

(page E-104)

Memory card slot cover

(pages E-37, 38)

Card slot cover lock

(pages E-37, 38)

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Battery compartment cover

(page E-29)

Open Terminal Panel Cover

GETTING ACQUAINTED

Mode Dials

Drive mode dial

Exposure mode dial

■ Drive mode dial

AEB Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) page E-89

Continuous Shutter recording page E-88 1-Image recording page E-54 Movie recording page E-93 Panorama recording page E-91

■ Exposure mode dial

M M Mode (Manual Exposure) page E-87 S S Mode (Shutter Speed Priority AE) page E-85 A A Mode (Aperture Priority AE) page E-84 P P Mode (Program AE) page E-83

Full Auto Mode page E-82 Best Shot Mode page E-76

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GETTING ACQUAINTED

Using the Control Button

Control button

The control button is used to select menu items and execute function. The following are the terms used in this manual to describe control button operations.

Term Rock

Click

Use your thumb to move the control button up,

Meaning

down, left, or right. Press the control button straight down until it clicks, something like a computer mouse.

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Monitor Screen Indicators

The following describes the different indicators and markings that appear on the camera’s monitor screen.

REC mode

Aperture value Shutter speed value

• An out of range aperture or shutter speed causes the corresponding monitor screen value to turn amber.

Focus Mode indicator

Multi-area Auto Focus Spot Auto Focus Manual Focus Infinity Macro

Metering Mode indicator

Multi-pattern Metering Center-weighted Metering Spot Metering

Camera shake indicator

AE lock indicator

Battery capacity

Focus frame

• Focusing complete: Green

• Focusing failed: Red

No memory card alert

Self-timer

10 SEC, 2 SEC

EV value

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Drive Mode indicator

1-Image CONTINUOUS AEB MOVIE PANORAMA

Image size

2240x1680 pixels 2256x1504 pixels 1600x1200 pixels 1280x 960 pixels

640x 480 pixels

Date and time

• Today’s date appears for about two seconds.

Exposure Mode indicator

M Mode: Manual Exposure S Mode: Shutter Priority AE A Mode: Aperture Priority AE P Mode: Program AE Full Auto Mode

Best Shot Mode

Memory capacity (Remaining number of storable images)

Quality

FINE, NORMAL, ECONOMY, TIFF

Image information

• Movie Recording: recording time (seconds)

• Panorama: number of images (P1 to P10)

GETTING ACQUAINTED

Flash Mode indicator

None Auto

Flash On Flash Off Red-eye reduction

• Flash indicator indicates that the flash will fire (when auto flash is selected).

White balance indicator

Daylight Shade Tungsten Fluorescent Manual

Zoom bar

• Lower half indicates optical zoom. Upper half indicates digital zoom.

PLAY mode

Image protection indicator

File name/ File number

Battery capacity

Folder number

File number

Image size

Quality

Date and time

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GETTING ACQUAINTED

Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen

Use DISP to cycle through monitor screen information settings as shown below.

Histogram display on (pages E-74, 115)

DISP

Information display on

DISP

IMPORTANT!

• The histogram is not displayed in the movie REC or PLAY mode (pages E-93,110).

(pages E-22, 23)

DISP

Information display off

DISP

Monitor screen off

Indicator display

The indicator display located on the top of the camera also shows various camera status indicators during image recording. The indicator display comes in handy especially when the monitor screen is turned off.

Line 1 Line 2 Line 3

Multi-area AF indicator

Spot AF indicator

MF Manual focus indicator

Infinity indicator Macro mode indicator Flash off indicator Flash on indicator Red eye reduction

indicator Remaining number of

Line 1

images/File number

Multi-pattern Metering indicator

Center-weighted Metering indicator

Spot Metering indicator

Battery capacity

Line 2 Aperture value

Self-timer time settings Exposure compensation

Shutter speed value/EV

Line 3

value

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Operation Indicator Lamp

Operation/card access lamp

The operation/card access lamp shows the operational status of the camera as described below.

Operation/card access lamp

REC mode

Lamp Color

Green

One of the following operations is in progress: start up, save (multiple), movie recording standby

• The camera is ready to record when the lamp is off.

Partial press of the shutter release button

Lamp Color

Green

Red

Auto Focus complete Auto Focus operation failed

Flashing

PLAY mode

Lamp Color

One of the following operations is in progress:

Green

Red

delete, format, battery alert, card browser generation.

Memory card is defective.

• The operation/card access lamp remains lit (green) while the monitor screen is turned off in the PLAY mode.

IMPORTANT!

• Never open the memory card cover while the operation/card access lamp is flashing.

Flashing

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Flash Charge lamp

The flash charge lamp also lights and flashes during a record operation as described below.

REC mode

Lamp Color

Amber

Flash is charging.

Partial press of the shutter release button

Lamp Color

Amber

IMPORTANT!

• When batteries go low, the operation/card access lamp and flash charge lamp flash amber for about one second. After that, the camera powers down automatically. If this happens, replace batteries as soon as possible.

Ready to fire.

Flash charge lamp

Flashing

AF Assist Light/Self-timer Lamp

The AF assist light operates automatically to assist the Auto Focus operation whenever you are shooting where lighting is dim. This lamp also flashes to indicate the countdown until the shutter releases during a self-timer operation.

AF assist light/self-timer lamp

IMPORTANT!

• Auto Focus using the AF assist light/ self-timer lamp is possible when the distance from the camera to the subject is less than about 2.5 meters.

• When the AF assist light operates while Multi-area AF or Spot AF is specified as the focus mode, the camera automatically assumes that focus area is the center area for Spot AF. See pages E-62 and E-63 for more information.

• Do not look directly at the AF assist light/self-timer lamp or point it directly at the subject’s eyes.

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Using the Bundled Accessories

Attaching the Neck Strap

Attach the neck strap to the strap ring as shown in the illustration below.

Strap ring Strap ring

Adjusting the Length of the Neck Strap

Use the buckle to adjust the length of the neck strap.

Buckle

IMPORTANT!

• Be sure to keep the neck strap around your neck when using the camera to protect against accidentally dropping it.

• The supplied neck strap is intended for use with this camera only. Do not use it for any other application.

• Never swing the camera around by the neck strap.

• Allowing the camera to swing freely from your neck

can result in damage to the camera due to its bumping against other objects. It also creates the danger of the camera becoming caught in a door or on other objects, resulting in personal injury.

• Keep the camera out of the reach of small children, especially when the neck strap is attached. The neck strap can accidentally wind around the neck of a child and create the risk of strangulation.

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Using the Lens Cap

Always keep the lens cap on the lens whenever you are not using the camera. Always leave the lens cap on the lens when the camera is turned off and the lens is retracted.

Cap holder

Large loop

Small loop

Attach the lens cap holder to the neck strap or the strap ring. This protects against accidental loss of the lens cap.

IMPORTANT!

• Never turn on camera power with the lens cap affixed to the lens.

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Power Requirements

Your camera features a two-way power supply that lets you use either AA-size batteries or household AC current.

■ Batteries

• Four AA-size alkaline batteries: LR6

• Four AA-size lithium batteries: FR6

• Four AA-size nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batter-

ies: NP-H3

■ Household Current

• AC Adaptor: AD-C620 (Option)

• AC Adaptor/Charger: BC-3HA (Option)

Loading Batteries

Make sure that camera power is turned off whenever loading or replacing batteries.

On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery compartment cover lock in the direction indicated by the arrow and open the battery compartment cover.

Load the batteries so their plus (+) and minus (–) ends are facing as shown in the illustration.

Close and press down on the battery compartment cover as you slide the battery compartment cover lock in the direction indicated by the arrow to lock it.

IMPORTANT!

• Never use manganese batteries. Use only the battery types specifically mentioned in this User’s Guide.

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● Battery Life Guidelines

The battery life guideline values given below indicate the amount of time at standard temperature (25°C) until power automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not guarantee that batteries will provide the amount of service indicated. Low temperatures reduce battery life.

Type of Operation

AA-size Alkaline Batteries LR6

AA-size Lithium Batteries FR6

AA-size Ni-MH Batteries NP-H3

Continuous

Playback

170 minutes

320 minutes

180 minutes

Continuous

Recording

90 minutes (540 shots)

180 minutes

(1,130 shots)

100 minutes

(600 shots)

• The above values are approximations only.

• The above guidelines are based on the following battery types:

Alkaline: MX1500 (AA) DURACELL ULTRA Lithium: Energizer

* Battery life varies with brand.

• Values are based on continuous recording under the following conditions.

— Flash turned off — One switch between telephoto and wide-angle with the

zoom controller per image

— Recording one image per minute under the above con-

ditions reduces battery life to about one sixth of that noted above.

• Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash, zoom and other functions, and how long you leave power turned on.

● Tips for Prolonging Battery Life

• Use to turn off the flash when you are not using it (page E-55).

• You can also use the power save settings (page E-35) to protect against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the camera.

• You can also conserve battery power by using DISP to turn off the monitor screen.

● Alkaline Battery Life

The actual life of alkaline batteries is affected by a variety of factors, including the battery manufacturer, the amount of time the batteries spend in storage before you use them, temperature while you are recording, and photographic conditions. As a rule, we recommend the use of lithium batteries or Ni-MH batteries, which have longer lives than alkaline batteries.

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GETTING ACQUAINTED

The following examples show how alkaline battery life changes under different shooting conditions.

Example 1: Intermittent use of the camera shortens battery

life.

Conditions

• Temperature: 25°C

• Repeat of a cycle of recording of one shot per minute

for 10 minutes, followed by one minute of playback, and nine minutes of power off (power on, full lens extension, half lens contraction, full lens extension, image recording, power off)

• Flash on

Approximate Battery Life: 35 minutes (32 shots)

Example 2: Low temperatures shorten battery life.

Conditions

• Temperature: 0°C

• Repeat of a cycle of recording of one shot per minute

for 10 minutes, followed by one minute of playback, and nine minutes of power off (power on, full lens extension, half lens contraction, full lens extension, image recording, power off)

• Flash on

Approximate Battery Life: 8 minutes (8 shots)

● About rechargeable batteries

Use only the nickel-metal hydride batteries (NP-H3) that are specifically recommended for this camera. Proper camera operation is not guaranteed when other rechargeable batteries are used.

AC Adaptor/Charger : BC-3HA Nickel-metal hydride batteries (4-battery set)/Quick Charger Set : BC-1HB4 Nickel-metal hydride batteries (4-battery set) : NP-H3P4

IMPORTANT!

• Be sure to keep all four batteries together as a set at all times, for both charging and powering the camera. Mixing batteries from different sets can shorten overall battery life and cause malfunction of the camera.

• Batteries cannot be charged while they are loaded in the camera.

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Battery Handling Precautions

Incorrect use or handling of batteries can cause them to leak or burst and create the danger of serious damage to your camera. Be sure to note the following important precautions to avoid problems with batteries.

• Use only LR6 (AM-3) type alkaline or FR6 type lithium or Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) dry cell batteries with this camera. Never mix old batteries with new ones. Doing so can result in bursting or leaking of batteries, creating the

CAUTION

danger of fire or personal injury.

• Always make sure that the plus (+) and minus (–) ends of the batteries are facing correctly, as noted by the markings on the camera itself. Improper loading of batteries can result in bursting or leaking of batteries, creating the danger of personal injury or soiling of objects nearby.

• Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan to use it for more than two weeks.

• Never recharge non-rechargeable type batteries, never allow direct connection between two ends of a battery, and never try to take batteries apart.

• Do not expose batteries to direct heat or dispose of them by burning. Doing so can create the danger of explosion.

• Never mix batteries of different types.

• Dead batteries are susceptible to leakage, which can

cause serious damage to your camera. Remove batteries from the camera as soon as you notice they are dead.

• The batteries that power the camera normally become warm as they discharge.

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Low Battery Indicator

The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on the monitor screen and the indicator display changes as battery power is used. Replace all four batteries as soon as possible after they go dead. If you continue to use the camera while the battery level is , camera power will automatically turn off.

Battery Capacity

Monitor Screen

Indicator Display

High

Low

Using AC Power

Use the adaptor as shown below to power the camera from a household power outlet.

DC IN 6V (AC power terminal)

• AC Adaptor: AD-C620 (Option)

• AC Adaptor/Charger: BC-3HA (Option)

The BC-3HA functions both as an AC adaptor and as a charger unit for AA-size nickel metal hydride batteries. It comes complete with four rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries. This AC adaptor/charger unit can be used with any household power outlet rated for 100V to 240V AC.

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CAUTION

AC Adaptor precautions

• Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage is outside the rating marked on the AC adaptor. Doing so can create the danger of fire or electrical shock. Use only the optional AC adaptor specified for this camera.

• Do not allow the AC adaptor power cord to become cut or damaged, do not place heavy objects on it, and keep it away from heat. A damaged power cord creates the risk of fire and electrical shock.

• Never try to modify the AC adaptor power cord, or subject it to severe bending, twisting, or pulling. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electrical shock.

• Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electrical shock.

• Do not overload extension cords or wall outlets. Doing so creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.

• Should the cord of the AC adaptor become damaged (exposed internal wiring), request a replacement from an authorized CASIO service provider. A damaged AC adaptor cord creates the danger of fire or electrical shock.

• Be sure to turn off power before connecting or disconnecting 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 disconnect the AC adaptor. You also run the risk of damaging the camera whenever you disconnect the AC adaptor without first turning power off.

• The AC adaptor may become warm to touch after extended periods of use. This is normal and is not cause for alarm.

• After using the camera, turn it off and unplug the adaptor from the AC outlet.

• The camera automatically switches over to AC adaptor powered operation whenever the AC adaptor is plugged into the camera.

• Always use the AC adaptor to power the camera whenever it is connected to a computer.

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Turning the Camera On and Off

Rotate the power/function switch to turn camera power on and off.

:Turns on power and enters the REC mode. :Turns on power and enters the PLAY mode.

OFF :Turns off power.

IMPORTANT!

• Never align the power/function switch with while the lens cap is on the lens.

• Never align the power/function switch with while the lens is facing downwards towards the ground.

• To restore camera power after it has been turned off by auto power off, rotate the power/function switch to OFF and then back to or .

Power Save Settings

The settings described below let you specify sleep and auto power off trigger times that help to conserve valuable battery power.

AUTO POWER OFF

Auto Power Off turns off camera power if no operation is performed for five minutes in the PLAY mode. In the REC mode, you can specify an Auto Power Off trigger time of two or five minutes.

SLEEP

The monitor screen enters a sleep state if no operation is performed for a specified amount of time in the REC mode. Pressing any button immediately wakes up the monitor and restores normal operation. You can specify 30 seconds, 1 minute, or 2 minutes before the sleep state is triggered, or you can turn off this setting entirely.

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To configure power save settings

Align the power/function switch with .

Press MENU.

Rock the control button up or down to select “Power Save” and then rock the control button to the right.

Rock the control button up or down to select the item whose settings you want to change, and then rock the control button to the right.

•

To make auto power off settings, select “Auto Power Off”.

• To make sleep settings, select “Sleep”.

On the screen that appears, rock the control button up or down to make the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it.

Auto power off settings: “2 min” “5 min” Sleep settings: “Off” “30 sec” “1 min” “2 min”

Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.

• In the PLAY mode, the Auto Power Off trigger time is fixed at five minutes.

• Sleep is disabled in the PLAY mode.

• Performing any button operation while the monitor is

asleep immediately wakes it up and restores normal operation.

• The Auto Power Off setting is given priority if you have “2 min” set for both Sleep and Auto Power Off. This

means that the camera turns off if you do not perform any operation for about two minutes in the REC mode.

• Auto Power Off is automatically disabled under any one of the following conditions.

— While a slideshow is playing — When you are performing operations on a com-

puter connected to the camera’s USB port

— While the AC adaptor is connected to the camera

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Memory Cards

This camera supports use of a CompactFlash memory card (CF TYPE I/II) or IBM Microdrive for image storage. Note that all mentions of “memory” card in this manual refer both to a CompactFlash memory card and IBM Microdrive, unless specifically noted otherwise.

IMPORTANT!

• Make sure that the power of the camera is turned off before you insert or remove a memory card.

• When inserting a memory card into the camera, make sure its correct side is facing up and that you insert its terminal end into the camera. Trying to force a card into the camera can damage the card and the camera.

Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera

Slide the card slot cover lock in the direction indicated by the arrow and open the memory card slot cover.

With the side of the memory card that has an arrow marked facing towards the memory card slot cover, slide the card into the camera as far as it will go.

• If the eject button is extended, press it in before sliding the memory card into the slot.

Eject button

Side marked with arrow should face the memory card slot cover.

Side marked with arrow

Close the memory card slot cover.

Card slot cover lock

Memory card slot cover

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Removing a Memory Card from the Camera

Slide the card slot cover lock in the direction indicated by the arrow and open the memory card slot cover.

Press the eject button so it extends from the camera.

Eject button

Press the eject button once again to eject the card.

Remove the memory card.

Close the memory card slot cover.

IMPORTANT!

• Insert only memory cards into the memory card slot. Inserting any other type of card can cause malfunction.

• Should water or any other foreign matter get into the memory card slot, immediately turn off power, unplug the AC adaptor, and contact your original retailer or nearest CASIO Service Provider.

• Never eject the memory card while the card slot is facing downwards. Doing so creates the danger of the memory card falling, which can corrupt data or damage the memory card.

• Never remove the memory card from the camera while the operation/card access lamp is flashing. Doing so can cause loss of recorded images or corruption of memory card data.

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Formatting a Memory Card

You can format a memory card to delete all of the data stored on it.

IMPORTANT!

• Formatting a memory card deletes all images on the card, even if some or all of the images are protected (page E-125).

• Formatting a memory card deletes all Best Shot Mode scene files you have imported from the CD-ROM and stored on the card. After formatting the card, you have to import the Best Shot scene files you want to the memory card (page E-77).

• Data deleted by a memory card format operation cannot be recovered! Be sure to carefully check and confirm that you no longer need the data stored in a memory card before formatting it.

Align the power/function switch with or .

Press MENU.

Select “Format” and then rock the control button to the right (page E-42).

In response to the confirmation message that appears, rock the control button up or down to select “Yes” to format or “No” to exit and then click the control button.

Yes :Formats the memory card. No :Does not format the memory card.

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Memory Card Precautions

• Images cannot be recorded with this camera unless a memory card is installed in it.

• Be sure to use only CASIO or SanDisk CompactFlash cards, or an IBM Microdrive. Proper operation is not guaranteed with other memory cards.

• Static electricity, electrical noise, and other electrical phenomena can cause corruption or even total loss of data stored on a memory card. Because of this, you should always make backup copies of important images on other media.

• Memory card problems can be corrected by reformatting the memory card. Reformatting a memory card deletes all images stored on the card, but you can use a computer to copy the images you want to keep to the computer’s hard disk before reformatting your card. If you plan to be recording images where you do not have access to a computer, it is a good idea to take along an extra memory card or two just in case you experience an unexpected memory card problem.

• Formatting is recommended for any memory card that you suspect contains corrupted image data (due to a RECORD ERROR, strange image colors, malformed images) or for newly purchased memory cards.

• Before starting a format operation, switch to AC adaptor power or load a new set of recommended batteries into the camera.

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IBM Microdrive Precautions

Compatibility of the camera with the IBM Microdrive has been confirmed by CASIO. However, you should note the following important points whenever using the IBM Microdrive.

• Be sure to carefully read all of the documentation that comes with the Microdrive before using it.

• Note that the Microdrive becomes hot during normal use. Take care when removing it from the camera.

• Take care to avoid strong pressure on the label side of the Microdrive when it is removed from the camera. Strong pressure can damage internal components and cause malfunction.

• Never turn off camera power or subject the camera to impact while the operation/card access lamp is flashing. Doing so can cause malfunction of the Microdrive.

• The Microdrive is a very high precision device. Dropping the camera can result in malfunction of the Microdrive, even though the camera is undamaged. Take extra care when handling the camera while the Microdrive is installed.

• The Microdrive has very large storage capacity. Because of this, certain operations can take a relatively long time to perform.

• The Microdrive may not operate properly in areas where barometric pressure is low. Because of this, you should avoid using it at high altitudes.

• A Microdrive consumes much more electrical power than a CompactFlash card. Depending on how a Microdrive is used, it can greatly reduce battery life. When using alkaline batteries, certain operating conditions and certain battery brands can result in batteries going dead right after you install new ones. Whenever using a Microdrive, we recommend that you use rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries or lithium batteries to power the camera.

• When battery power is low, the amount of time required between shots may become longer. This longer interval is designed to protect the Microdrive.

In case of Microdrive malfunction....

• Contact your original Microdrive retailer or the contact point noted in the Microdrive documentation.

• CASIO does not provide any servicing or maintenance support for the Microdrive.

• Note that CASIO assumes no responsibility for any data loss you may suffer while using the Microdrive.

• This camera supports use of both a CompactFlash card and the Microdrive. Note, however, that ejecting a Microdrive from the camera is relatively more difficult than ejecting a CompactFlash card.

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Menu Screens

Pressing MENU displays the menu screen. The contents of the menu screen depend on whether you are in the PLAY mode or REC mode. The following procedure shows operation in the REC mode as an example.

Align the power/function switch with .

• To perform a menu operation in the PLAY mode, align the power/function switch with .

Press MENU.

If you want to do this: Select a menu item Display details of the selected

menu item Execute the selected item Back step to the previous screen

Rock the control button up or down to select

Rock the control button up or down.

Rock the control button to the right.

Click the control button. Press MENU.

the menu item you want, and then rock the control button to the right.

• See the “Camera Menus” on page E-150 for more information about menu contents.

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Setting the Current Date and Time

Use the following procedures to set the current date and time, and to select the date format. When you record an image, the time and date the image was shot is registered in accordance with data from the camera’s built-in clock. You can even use the time stamp function to “stamp” the date and time inside the image (page E-100).

IMPORTANT!

• The time and date settings are cleared if the camera is left for about 24 hours without battery and AC power being supplied. If this happens, restore power and make new time and date settings before using the camera again.

• A flashing time display indicates that the time and date (clock) settings have been cleared. Use the procedure on this page to make the correct time and date settings.

• If you do not set the camera’s built-in clock to the current date and time, all images are recorded with the default date and time, which probably is not your correct current date and time. Be sure to correctly set the clock before you use the camera.

Setting the Date and Time

Align the power/function switch with or .

Press MENU.

Select “Date” and then rock the control button to the right.

Select “Adjust” and then rock the control button to the right.

Select and change the digits on the screen to set the current date and time.

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If you want to do this: Move the selection boundary Increase or decrease the value

where the selection boundary is located

Click the control button to apply your settings.

Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.

Do this:

Rock the control button to the left or right.

Rock the control button up or down.

Selecting the Date Format

You can use the following procedure to select one of the three different date formats.

Align the power/function switch with or .

Press MENU.

Select “Date” and then rock the control button to the right.

Select “Date Style” and then rock the control button to the right.

Rock the control button up or down to select the setting you want to use, and then click the control button to apply it.

Example: October 23, 2001

Year/Month/Day: 01/10/23 Day/Month/Year: 23/10/01 Month/Day/Year: 10/23/01

Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.

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BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image using the Full Auto Mode. It also explains about basic camera settings.

Using the Full Auto Mode

The Full Auto Mode makes it easy even for complete novices to record good-looking digital images every time. The camera makes focus, shutter speed, aperture, flash and other settings automatically in accordance with subject brightness.

Before turning on the camera, remove its lens cap.

Align the exposure mode dial with (Full Auto Mode).

Align the drive mode dial with (1-Image).

Align the power/function switch with .

:Turns on power and

enters the REC mode.

:Turns on power and

enters the PLAY mode.

OFF :Turns off power.

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Compose the image as you view it on the monitor screen.

• If you prefer to use the optical viewfinder to compose the image, press DISP to turn off the monitor screen.

Press the shutter release button about half way and hold it there to perform auto focus.

Shutter release button

• Pressing the shutter release button causes the focus frame to appear on the monitor screen (page E-62).

• Multi-area Auto Focus (page E-62) automatically focuses the image and displays shutter speed and aperture values.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

• You can find out the status of the Auto Focus operation by checking the color of the focus frame and the status of the operation/card access lamp.

If you see this: Focus frame: Green Operation/card access lamp:

Green Focus frame: Red Operation/card access lamp:

Red

• Take care that you do not block the lens or the sensors with your fingers as you hold the camera.

Operation/card access lamp

It means this:

The image is in focus.

The image is not in focus.

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After confirming that the image is in focus, press the shutter release button all the way down to record the image.

• Recorded images are temporarily stored in a buffer from which they are stored to the memory card. You can continue to shoot consecutive images as long as there is space available in the buffer.

• The number of images you can store in the camera depends on the storage medium and the image quality setting (page E-94) you are using.

• To avoid hand movement, press the shutter release button gently.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

IMPORTANT!

• In any of the following cases, the message “One moment please...” appears on the display after you record each image as it is saved to the memory card. — When you are recording TIFF (uncompressed) im-

ages (page E-95)

— When you are recording a movie or panorama

(pages E-91, 93)

— When you are recording using certain Best Shot

scene setups (page E-76)

— When the low battery indicator is on the dis-

play while you are using a CompactFlash card (page E-33)

— When the low battery indicator is on the dis-

play while you are using an IBM Microdrive (page E-33).

• Recording images in the Full Auto Mode causes a number of camera settings to be made automatically in accordance with shooting conditions. See “Full Auto Mode Settings” on page E-154 for more information.

Recording Precautions

• Never remove the camera’s batteries, disconnect the AC adaptor, or remove the memory card from the camera while it is saving images to its memory card. Doing so not only causes a loss of the image being saved, it can also corrupt images already stored on the memory card.

• Fluorescent lighting actually flickers at a frequency that cannot be detected by the human eye. When using the camera indoors under such lighting, you may experience some brightness or color problems with recorded images.

Focusing

The Full Auto Mode uses Multi-area AF, which measures three distances and automatically focuses on the subject nearest to the camera. Note that the focusing range is approximately 30 cm to ∞.

IMPORTANT!

• You cannot select a different focusing method when using the Full Auto Mode (Page E-61).

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About Auto Focus

Auto Focus tends not to work well with the types of subjects listed below.

• Solid color walls or objects with little contrast

• Strongly backlit objects

• Polished metal or other brightly reflective objects

• Venetian blinds or other horizontally repeating patterns

• Multiple images that are varying distances from the camera

• Subjects in poorly lit areas

• Moving subjects

Auto Focus also may not work properly when the camera is unsteady or shaking.

■ Fixed Focusing Distances

• Depending on actual conditions, a green operation/card access lamp and focus frame do not necessarily guarantee that the image is in focus.

Image Recording when the Batteries are Low

To protect against unexpected loss of image data, each image is recorded directly to the memory card (without going into the buffer) whenever battery level is indicated as or lower. The message “ Press to cancel save” appears on the monitor screen during the save operation under this condition. As long as you do not press DISP, the save operation continues and takes a few seconds to complete. Pressing DISP while the “ Press to cancel save” is on the monitor screen cancels the image save operation.

• If you have a Microdrive loaded in the camera, the above message appears whenever the battery level is indicated as or lower.

• The message “ Press to cancel save” also appears momentarily during save operations in the Panorama Mode, Movie Mode, and when you are using certain Best Shot scene setups. In this case, this message does not indicate that battery power is low.

• The message described above does not appear while the monitor screen is turned off.

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About the REC Mode Monitor Screen

• The actual image is recorded and saved in accordance with the image quality setting currently selected on your camera. The image recorded on the memory card has much better resolution and detail than the REC mode monitor screen image.

• Certain levels of subject brightness can cause the response of the REC mode monitor screen to slow down, which causes some static noise in the monitor screen image.

Using Optical Zoom

Optical zoom enlarges the image by changing the focal distance of the lens. You can zoom an image by a zoom factor ranging from 1 (normal size) to 3 (three times normal size).

Align the power/function switch with .

Push the zoom controller upwards towards (telephoto) to zoom in on the subject, or downwards towards (wideangle) to zoom out.

(telephoto) (wide-angle)

Zoom controller

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NOTES

• Changing the optical zoom factor also affects the lens aperture value.

• The lens aperture value indicated on the camera is the aperture when optical zoom is 1X. Using a higher optical zoom setting results in a higher aperture value (smaller aperture).

• Use of a tripod is recommended for telephoto shots to avoid blurring of the image due to camera movement.

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Using the Viewfinder for Recording

The illustrations below show what you see when you look through the viewfinder to compose an image for recording.

Focus Frame

Focus Range Frame

Short distance to subject

Note that the focus range frame is valid for subjects that are about three meters away. A different focus range is used for subjects that are closer or farther away. Because of this, you should change to the Manual Focus Mode (MF) or Macro Mode ( ) whenever the distance between the camera and the subject is 30cm or less (pages E-64, 65).

• The monitor screen turns on automatically whenever the camera is in the Manual Focus Mode or Macro Mode. Use the monitor screen to compose images in the Manual Focus Mode or Macro Mode.

• You can use the Diopter Dial to adjust the image in viewfinder screen to your eyesight.

Diopter Dial

IMPORTANT!

• Focusing of the viewfinder image is disabled while the camera is turned off or in the PLAY mode.

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Using the Self-timer

You can set the self-timer to either one of two starting times.

Align the power/function switch with .

Press to select the selftimer time you want.

Self timer

Time

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Self-timer Time Settings:

Each press of cycles through the available selftimer settings described below.

To do this: Turn the self-timer off Record 10 seconds after the

shutter release button is pressed Record two seconds after the

shutter release button is pressed

Press the shutter release button to start the

Select this setting:

No display

10SEC

2SEC

self-timer countdown.

• The AF assist light/self-timer lamp flashes as the seconds are counted down. If you have the monitor screen turned on, the seconds are counted down on the screen.

• To stop a countdown part way through, press the shutter release button.

NOTES

• The hand-shake limiter is enabled when you use a slow shutter speed and the two-second self-timer at the same time.

• You cannot use the self-timer in combination with the Continuous Shutter Mode.

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Camera Orientation Detection

The camera automatically detects whether it is oriented vertically or horizontally when you record an image, and stores the orientation along with the image data. When you display the images on the camera’s monitor screen, they are automatically oriented correctly as you recorded them. You can also configure the bundled Photo Loader application (page E-138) so it automatically positions each image using the orientation data stored with it.

IMPORTANT!

• Note that all images are displayed on the camera’s monitor screen using standard horizontal orientation during fast scrolling of images, on the 9-image screen, and on all image selection menu screens.

• Note the following precautions to ensure that the sensor built into the camera can correctly detect the orientation of the camera.

— Make sure you are holding the camera still when re-

cording images. Camera movement can cause sensor errors.

— When recording portrait orientation images, position

the camera so it is standing up as straight as possible, as shown in the illustration below. Holding the camera at an angle can cause sensor errors. As a general rule, do not allow the camera to be more than about 20 degrees off of vertical.

— Tilting the camera too far upwards or downwards can

also cause sensor errors. As a general rule, do not allow the camera to point more than about 60 degrees up or down.

— The camera orientation sensor does not work with

movie images.

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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Recording a Single Image (1-Image)

With the 1-Image Mode, a single snapshot is recorded when you press the shutter release button.

Align the drive mode dial with (1-Image).

Align the power/function switch with .

Press the shutter release button to record the image.

IMPORTANT!

ages (page E-95)

— When you are recording a movie or panorama

(pages E-91, 93)

— When you are recording using certain Best Shot

scene setups (page E-76)

— When the low battery indicator is on the dis-

play while you are using a CompactFlash card (page E-33)

— When the low battery indicator is on the dis-

play while you are using an IBM Microdrive (page E-33).

Previewing the Last Image Recorded

Normally, you need to enter the PLAY mode (page E-109) to display an image on the camera’s monitor screen. The following procedure lets you view the image you just recorded without leaving the REC mode.

Press PREVIEW to display the last image recorded.

• You can also use PREVIEW in the Movie Mode to view the last frame you recorded.

• Pressing PREVIEW again returns to the REC mode screen.

• Turning off the camera or switching to the PLAY mode causes the preview image memory to be cleared. This means nothing appears on the monitor screen if you press PREVIEW immediately after you turn the camera on or reenter the REC mode.

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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Deleting the Last Image Recorded in the REC Mode

Normally, you need to enter the PLAY mode (page E-109) to delete an image. The following procedure lets you delete the image you just recorded without leaving the REC mode.

IMPORTANT!

• Note that the image delete operation cannot be undone. Make sure you really do not need an image before you delete it.

In the REC mode, press PREVIEW to display the last image you recorded.

Press AE-L .

In response to the confirmation message that appears, select “Yes”.

• Select “No” to cancel the delete operation without deleting anything.

Click the control button.

• This deletes the image and returns to the REC mode screen.

Using the Flash

The following describes the flash settings you can make to suit a variety of lighting needs.

Selecting the Flash Mode

Use the following procedure to select the flash mode.

Align the power/function switch with .

Press to cycle through the available flash modes until the indicator for the one you want is on the monitor screen.

Flash mode

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• Each press of cycles through the available flash mode indicators on the monitor screen.

To do this:

Have the flash fire automatically in accordance with subject brightness (Auto Flash).

Always fire the flash, regardless of subject brightness (Flash On).

Turn off the flash so it never fires, regardless of subject brightness (Flash Off).

Fire a pre-flash followed by image recording with flash, reducing the chance of red-eye in the image (Redeye Reduction). With this setting, flash fires automatically in accordance with subject brightness.

Select this setting:

No display

IMPORTANT!

• The flash always fires automatically in accordance with subject brightness when Full Auto is selected as the exposure mode (page E-82).

• When Best Shot is selected as the exposure mode (page E-76), the flash mode setting is determined by the flash setting of the currently selected Best Shot scene. You can change the flash mode setting in this case, but the Best Shot scene flash mode setting is restored when you change to another Best Shot scene or turn camera power off and then back on again.

Flash Status Indicators

You can find out the current flash unit status by checking the monitor screen indicator and the flash charge lamp while the shutter release button is pressed about half way down.

Flash charge lamp (amber)

Flashing : Charging Lit : Ready

Monitor screen

indicates flash will fire.

■ Flash charge lamp

When you press the shutter release button half way, the flash icon appears on the monitor screen and the flash charge lamp indicates the status of the flash as shown above.

■ Monitor screen

When you have Auto Flash or Red-Eye Reduction selected as the flash mode, the indicator appears on the display when you press the shutter release button about half way down to indicate that available light is insufficient and the flash will be fired.

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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Adjusting the Flash Intensity

Use the following procedure to adjust the intensity of the flash when it fires.

Align the power/function switch with .

Press MENU.

Select “Flash Intensity” and then rock the control button to the right.

Select the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it.

To do this: Fire the flash with strong intensity Fire the flash with normal intensity Fire the flash with weak intensity

Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.

Select this setting:

Strong

Normal

Weak

Changing the Sync Speed

You can use the following procedure to select a shutter speed when using the flash.

Align the power/function switch with .

Press MENU.

Select “Sync Speed” and then rock the control button to the right.

Select the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it.

To do this:

Shoot at a shutter speed of 1/125 second, which reduces blurring due to subject or hand movement. Use this setting when you want to record indoor images of children playing, etc. (Highspeed sync)

Shoot at a shutter speed of 1/60 second. Shoot at a shutter speed of 1/30 second,

which makes the background lighter but increases the chance of blurring due to hand movement. (Slow sync)

Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.

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Select this:

Fast

Normal

Slow

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IMPORTANT!

• In the Shutter Speed Priority AE Mode (S Mode) or Manual Exposure Mode (M Mode), the manually set shutter speed takes priority over the above setting.

Selecting a Flash Sync Setting

You can use the following procedure to change the timing of the flash. By using the flash sync setting, you can control blur produced by movement.

■ Front-curtain and Rear-curtain Sync

Front-curtain sync causes the flash to fire immediately after the shutter opens. Because of this, the blur created by movement appears in front of the moving object (creating the impression that the object is moving backwards). Rear-curtain sync causes the flash to fire immediately before the shutter closes. In this case, the blur created by movement appears behind the moving object (creating the impression that the object is moving forward).

Flash fires (Front-curtain sync)

Flash fires

(Rear-curtain sync)

Shutter

opens

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Shutter

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Example 1 :To use front-curtain sync to record the image

of cars running along a road at night

The images of the cars are recorded first when the flash fires, followed by the headlights, so the blur of movement extends from the front of the cars.

Example 2 : To use rear-curtain sync to record the image of

cars running along a road at night

The headlights are recorded first, followed by the images of the cars when the flash fires, so the blur of movement extends from the back of the cars.

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Align the power/function switch with .

Press MENU.

Select “Flash Setting” and then rock the control button to the right.

Select the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it.

If you want to do this:

Fire the flash immediately after the shutter opens

Fire the flash immediately before the shutter closes

Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.

Select this setting:

Front-curtain Flashsync

Rear-curtain Flashsync

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Precautions when Using Flash

• Make sure that you do not touch or block the flash or the exposure sensor with your fingers. Doing so can soil these components and interfere with correct flash operation.

Flash

Exposure sensor

• Flash is best used for distances within the range of about

0.5 meters to 3.5 meters (fully open aperture). Flash does not work well outside this range.

• Depending on operating conditions (type of batteries being used, temperature, etc. ), it may take up to 40 seconds for the flash unit to charge.

• Flash is disabled in the Continuous Mode, AEB Mode, and Movie Mode. Disabled flash is indicated by (Flash Off) on the monitor screen (pages E-88, 89, 93).

• The flash unit does not charge when battery power is too low to charge the flash. The (Flash Off) indicator appears in order to warn you that the flash will not fire correctly, which may affect exposure of the image. Replace batteries as soon as possible when this happens.

• Red-eye reduction may not work well when the camera is not pointed directly at the subject or when the subject is far from the camera.

• White balance is fixed while the flash is being used, so sunlight, fluorescent lighting, or other sources of illumination in the immediate area may affect the coloring of the recorded image.

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Selecting the Focus Mode

You can use the following procedure to select from among five different focus modes: Multi-area AF, Spot AF, Manual, Infinity, and Macro.

Align the power/function switch with .

Hold down FOCUS.

FOCUS button

Rotate the selector dial to select the focus mode, and then release FOCUS.

Multi-area AF page E-62 Spot AF page E-63

MF Manual Focus page E-64

Infinity page E-65 Macro page E-65

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Using Auto Focus (Multi-area Auto Focus)

As its name suggests, the Auto Focus Mode adjusts focus automatically. When you press the shutter release about half way, the camera measures three distances and automatically focuses on the nearest subject. The following is the focusing range for Auto Focus.

Focusing Range: 30 cm to ∞.

Use the selector dial to select “ ” as the focus mode.

Point the camera at the subject you want to record, and then press the shutter release button about half way.

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• The camera automatically selects and displays the focus frame that is best suited to the subject that is closest to the camera.

Focus frame

• You can find out the status of the Multi-area Auto Focus operation by checking the color of the displayed focus frame and the status of the operation/card access lamp.

If you see this: Focus frame: Green Operation/card access lamp:

Green Focus frame: Red Operation/card access lamp:

Red

Press the shutter release button the rest of the

It means this:

The image is in focus.

The image is not in focus.

way down to record the image.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using the Spot Auto Focus Mode

With Spot Auto Focus, you can select one of nine focus frames to suit the object on which you want Auto Focus to be performed.

After selecting the focus frame you want, release FOCUS.

• This makes the focus frame you selected the active focus frame.

Use the selector dial to select “ ” as the focus mode.

Compose the image you want to record.

While holding down FOCUS to display all of the available focus frame positions, rock the control button left, right, up, or down to move the [+] mark to the focus frame location you want to use.

• The currently selected focus frame is the one where the [+] mark is located.

IMPORTANT!

• Note that you cannot change the focus frame position while a Best Shot Mode composition outline is on the display.

• The focus frame position you specify with the above procedure is also used as the area for focus area expansion (page E-67), and center-weighted and spot metering (page E-68).

• You can find out the status of the focus operation by checking the color of the focus frame and the status of the operation/card access lamp. See “Using Auto Focus (Multi-area Auto Focus)” on page E-62 for more information.

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Using the Manual Focus Mode

With Manual Focus, you make the required focus settings by hand. The following shows the relationship between the optical zoom factor and the focusing distance for the Manual Focus Mode.

Optical Zoom Factor

1X 3X

Use the selector dial to select “MF” as the focus mode.

Focusing Distance

6cm to ∞

20cm to ∞

While watching the image on the monitor screen, rock the control button up or down to focus.

If you want to do this:

Move focus away from the subject

Move focus towards the subject

Press the shutter release button to record the

Rock the control button up.

Rock the control button down.

Do this:

image.

• As with Spot AF (page E-63), you can change the position of the focus frame for manual focus.

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Using the Infinity Mode

The Infinity Mode sets the focus near infinity. It is a good choice for scenery and other far-off subjects. Focus adjustment starts automatically whenever you press the shutter release button about half way down.

Use the selector dial to select “ ” as the focus mode.

Compose the image and record it.

• See “Using the Spot Auto Focus Mode” on page E-63 for information about how to focus and record an image.

Using the Macro Mode

The Macro Mode automatically sets the focus for close-up shooting. Focus adjustment starts automatically whenever you press the shutter release button about half way down. The following shows the relationship between the optical zoom factor and the focusing distance for the Macro Mode.

Optical Zoom Factor

1X 2X 3X

• The above approximate focusing distances indicate the distance from surface of the lens protector to the subject.

Use the selector dial to select “ ” as the focus

Approximate

Focusing Distance

6cm to 50cm 9cm to 50cm

20cm to 50cm

mode.

Compose the image and record it.

• Focusing and image recording procedures are the same as that for Spot AF (page E-63).

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Using Focus Lock

Normally, Auto Focus automatically focuses on whatever is inside the focus frame. Focus lock is a technique you can use in the Spot AF ( ), Infinity ( ), and Macro ( ) modes to lock the focus on a subject and then move the camera so the focus frame is pointed at another subject when you record. This keeps the original subject in focus, even though a different subject is within the focus frame.

While watching the image on the monitor screen, press the shutter release button about half way.

• The focus frame turns green when the image is in focus.

Focus frame

While keeping the shutter release button depressed half way, move the camera and compose the image as you want.

Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to record the image.

NOTE

• Locking the focus also locks the exposure setting.

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Expanding the Focus Area

You can use the following procedure to expand the focus area used in all focus modes.

Align the power/function switch with .

Press MENU.

Select “Focus Expansion” and then rock the control button to the right.

Select the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it.

If you want to do this: Expand the focus area Leave the focus area at its normal

(unexpanded) size

Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.

Select this setting:

On Off

NOTES

• Pressing the shutter release button half way while the expanded focus area is turned on in the Multi-area AF ( ), Spot AF ( ), Infinity ( ), or Macro ( ) mode, displays the enlarged focus area.

• In the Manual Focus (MF) mode, the expanded focus area is always displayed if it is turned on.

Camera Shake Indicator

The (camera shake indicator) appears on the monitor screen when all of the following conditions exist.

• Monitor screen is turned on.

• Flash is turned off.

• Shutter speed is too slow.

IMPORTANT!

• When the camera shake indicator ( ) appears, mount the camera a tripod to steady it or change exposure settings.

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Selecting the Metering Mode

Use the following procedure to specify multi-pattern metering, spot metering, or center-weighted metering as the metering mode.

Align the power/function switch with .

Hold down .

button

Rotate the selector dial to select the setting you want, and then release .

Multi-pattern:

Multi-pattern metering divides the image into sections and measures the light in each section for a balanced exposure reading. The camera automatically determines shooting conditions according to the measured lighting pattern, and makes exposure settings accordingly. This type of metering provides error-free exposure settings for a wide range of shooting conditions.

Center-weighted:

Center-weighted metering measures light concentrating on the center of the focus area. Use this metering method when you want to exert some control over exposure, without leaving settings totally up to the camera.

Spot:

Spot metering takes readings at a very small area. Use this metering method when you want exposure to be set according to the brightness of a particular subject, without it being affected by surrounding conditions.

• You can specify the position of the focus area used for center-weighted and spot metering. See page E-63 for more information.

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Selecting White Balance

Different types of light sources (sunlight, light bulbs, etc.) emit light at various wavelengths, which can affect the color of the recorded image. White balance lets you make adjustments to help ensure that the colors of a subject appear most natural under the type of lighting that is available.

Align the power/function switch with .

Hold down WB.

WB button

Use the selector dial to select the setting you want, and then release WB.

To do this:

Let the camera adjust white balance automatically

Shoot outdoors Shoot in shady conditions Shoot under incandescent (light bulb)

lighting Shoot under fluorescent lighting Adjust white balance normally for a

particular light source

Select this:

(Auto) (Daylight)

(Shade) (Tungsten) (Fluorescent) (Manual)

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Adjusting White Balance Manually

Under some light sources, automatic white balance under the “Auto” setting can take a long time to complete. Also, the auto white balance range (color temperature range) is limited. Manual white balance helps to ensure that colors are recorded correctly for a particular light source. Note that you must perform manual white balance under the same conditions you will be shooting under. You must also have a white piece of paper or other similar object on hand in order to perform manual white balance.

Align the power/function switch with .

While holding down WB, align the selector dial with “MWB” (Manual White Balance).

• This causes the object you last used to adjust manual white balance to appear on the monitor screen. If you want to use the same manual white balance setting, release WB at this time. If you want to change the manual white balance setting, proceed with the next step 3.

Point the camera at a piece of white paper or other similar object so it completely fills the monitor screen, and then click the control button.

Release WB to return to the REC mode screen.

• Dark lighting or pointing the camera at a dark object can cause manual white balance to take a very long time to complete.

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Using AE Lock

When using any exposure modes besides the M (Manual) Mode, pressing the shutter release button half way focuses the image and fixes exposure settings. With AE lock, you can fix exposure settings and then compose and focus the image, which comes in handy in the following situations.

• When the subject you want to use for exposure settings is different from the subject on which you want to Auto Focus

• When you are using a flash but want to record using the pre-flash exposure (flash sync)

Align the power/function switch with .

Point the camera at the subject whose exposure you want to use.

Hold down AE-L .

• This fixes the exposure (shutter speed and aperture).

• Releasing AE-L cancels AE lock.

Press the shutter release button to record the image.

AE-L button

NOTE

• AE lock is not canceled if you release AE-L while holding the shutter release button half way.

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Exposure Compensation

Whenever the P Mode, A Mode, S Mode, or Best Shot Mode is selected as the exposure mode, you can adjust the exposure compensation value (EV value) within the range shown below in order to compensate for current lighting conditions. As a rule of thumb, you should use a positive value to compensate for a bright colored subject and a negative value for a dark colored subject.

EV Value Range: –2EV to +2EV Steps: 1/3EV

Select P Mode, A Mode, S Mode, or Best Shot Mode as the exposure mode. See pages E-76,

82.

Rock the control button to the left or right to change the exposure compensation value (EV shift).

• The current EV value is shown on the monitor screen and indicator display.

EV value

• Rocking the control button to the right increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best for white and brightly colored subjects.

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• Rocking the control button to the left decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best for black and dark colored subjects.

• An EV value setting you make remains in effect until you change it. To cancel exposure compensation, use the control button to change the EV value to zero so the indicator disappears.

• The camera uses the exposure compensation value in effect when the first image of a panorama is recorded for recording all of the other images of the panorama (page E-91) .

After the EV value is the way you want, press the shutter release button to record the image.

IMPORTANT!

• You may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation when shooting under very dark or very bright conditions.

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Using the Histogram

Using DISP to display the histogram on the monitor screen makes it possible for you to check exposure conditions as you record images (page E-24).

The histogram is a graph of pixel brightness levels in terms of the number of pixels. The vertical axis represents the number of pixels, while the horizontal axis represents brightness. The information on the histogram can be used when recording, correcting or editing an image to determine whether image details include enough shadows (left side), midtones (center), or highlights (right side). If the histogram appears too lopsided in either direction, you should use exposure compensation (page E-72) to adjust the EV value before recording the image.

IMPORTANT!

• Exposure conditions indicated by the histogram may not be accurate when using the flash, when using multi-pattern metering, or under certain other conditions.

• When using the Continuous Shutter Mode or AEB, the histogram appears for the first image only (pages E88, 89).

• This histogram does not appear in the Movie Mode (page E-93).

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Using Digital Zoom

You can use digital zoom to enlarge the center portion of the screen. Note that digital zoom becomes available only after optical zoom reaches its maximum setting. The following shows the range that is available with digital zoom.

Zoom Factor Range: 3x to 9.6x

Align the power/function switch with .

Press MENU.

Select “Digital Zoom” and then rock the control button to the right.

Select “On” to enable digital zoom, and then click the control button.

• Selecting “Off” disable digital zoom.

Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.

(combination with optical zoom)

Push the zoom contoller upwards towards (telephoto) to zoom in.

• The current zoom setting is indicated on the monitor screen by a zoom bar. The current zoom setting marker appears within the optical zoom bar when you are using optical zoom only, and within the digital zoom bar when you are using optical and digital zoom in combination.

• When the zoom setting marker reaches the top of the optical zoom bar (maximum optical zoom), it stops. Release zoom controller and then push it upwards towards (telephoto) again to move the zoom setting marker into the digital zoom bar.

Digital zoom bar

Optical zoom bar

Current zoom Setting marker

Press the shutter release button to record the image.

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Instant Setup Using the Best Shot Mode

The camera has five built-in Best Shot Mode scenes that you can use for automatic set up the camera with the configuration required to record the selected scene.

Align the exposure mode dial with (Best Shot).

Align the power/function switch with .

Rock the control button to the left or right, or rotate the selector dial to select the scene you want to use.

Press the shutter release button or click the control button to select the currently displayed scene.

Press the shutter release button to record the image.

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NOTES

• Best Shot Mode scenes are not images recorded using this camera. They are intended for reference purposes only.

• The actual conditions that are present when you record your image may make it impossible to correctly obtain all of the effects of the Best Shot scene you select.

• After setting up the camera by selecting a Best Shot scene, you can change the settings if you want. However, changing to another Best Shot scene or turning the camera power off and then back on again restores the Best Shot scene settings.

• Selecting Best Shot Mode in the Movie Mode enters the Full Auto Movie Mode (page E-93). Selecting Best Shot Mode in the Panorama Mode enters the Full Auto Panorama Mode (page E-91).

Copying a Scene from the CD-ROM Best Shot Library

The CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera has 100 Best Shot scene files that you can copy to a memory card and use in the camera’s Best Shot Mode.

• See the catalog of Best Shot library scenes on the CDROM (page E-78) for information about the types of scenes that are available.

Set up to access the memory card contents from your computer. You can use either of the following two methods to setup for memory card access.

쐌 Connect the camera to the USB port of your com-

puter (page E-138)

쐌 Read the images directly from the memory card

(page E-140)

• Best Shot scene files are stored in a memory card folder named “Scene”, so make sure that there is a folder named “Scene” on the memory card.

• To create a “Scene” folder on a new memory card, load the card into the camera, and then select or

with the power/function switch.

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Place the bundled CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

• If you are running Windows, this causes a CD-ROM menu to start up automatically.

If you are running Windows, perform the following steps.

(1) Click the “BESTSHOT” button on the left side of

the CD-ROM menu, select “View list”, and then click OK.

• This starts up your Web browser and displays a catalog of Best Shot library scenes.

(2) Select “Open Folder” on the right side of the CD-

ROM menu and then click OK.

• This opens the folder that contains the Best Shot Library files.

(3) Select “Open camera” on the right side of the CD-

ROM menu and then click OK.

• This opens the “Scene” folder that is on the memory card loaded in the camera.

(4) Copy the Best Shot scene file you want to save to

the memory card’s “Scene” folder.

• Best Shot scene files are registered in file name sequence.

If you are running a Macintosh, perform the following steps.

(1) Open “CASIO” “BestShot Library”

“QV4000”, and then double-click the file named “index_english.htm”.

• This starts up your Web browser and displays a catalog of Best Shot library scenes.

(2) Double-click the “English” folder, which is lo-

cated inside of the “QV4000” folder.

• This opens the folder that contains the Best Shot Library files.

(3) Double click “untitled” “Scene”.

• This opens the “Scene” folder that is on the memory card loaded in the camera.

(4) Copy the Best Shot scene file you want to save to

the memory card’s “Scene” folder.

• Best Shot scene files are registered in file name sequence.

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Load the memory card into the camera.

Specify either “Built-in + CF” or “CF” as the location of the Best Shot scenes on page E-81.

Use the same procedure as that on page E-76 to select a copied Best Shot scene and use it to record an image.

IMPORTANT!

• When viewing Best Shot scenes on the camera, the camera’s built-in scenes appear first, followed by scenes copied from the CD-ROM, and then Best Shot scenes registered by you.

• Formatting a memory card deletes all Best Shot scene files stored on it. After formatting the card, you have to re-copy the Best Shot scene files you want to the memory card (page E-39).

NOTE

• To delete a Best Shot scene copied to a memory card from the CD-ROM, simply delete the scene file from the memory card’s “Scene” folder (page E-142).

■ Composition Outline

With certain Best Shot Mode images, a composition outline appears on the monitor screen to aid you when composing your image. The focus frame is also adjusted on the monitor screen, so it is in the appropriate location to suit the composition outline.

IMPORTANT!

• Focus area expansion is disabled while a composition outline for a Best Shot portrait (one person or more) scene is on the monitor screen (page E-67).

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Focus frame

Example: Face and Chest

Composition outline

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Registering Your Own Best Shot Scenes

You can register the settings of any image recorded with a CASIO QV-4000 camera as a “user setup” for the Best Shot Mode. After you register a user Best Shot scene, you can recall it and use its setup just as you do with other Best Shot scenes.

IMPORTANT!

• You must have either “Built-in + CF” or “CF” specified as the Best Shot scene location in order to record an image using a user Best Shot scene (page E-81).

Align the exposure mode dial with (Best Shot).

Align the power/function switch with .

Press .

Rock the control button to the left or right, or rotate the selector dial to display the scene you want to import.

Click the control button.

• This completes scene registration.

Click the control button.

• This returns to the normal REC mode. Now you can use the procedure on page E-76 to select the user Best Shot scene you registered and use it for recording another image.

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NOTES

• Registering a user Best Shot scene stores the following settings: focus mode, EV shift, filter, metering mode, white balance, color enhancement, flash intensity, sharpness, saturation, contrast, flash mode, flash setting, sync speed, digital zoom.

• You can use only images recorded with the CASIO QV-4000 to register a user setup.

• You can register up to 250 Best Shot scenes, including those copied from the bundled CD-ROM.

• You can check the settings of a particular Best Shot scene by using the menu to view the applicable setting screens.

• User Best Shot scenes are automatically assigned file names using the format: U4000nnn.jpe. “nnn” represents a sequential number in the range of 001 to 999.

• To delete a user Best Shot scene, simply delete the scene file from the memory card’s “Scene” folder (page E-142).

Specifying the Location of Best Shot Mode Scenes

Use the following procedure to specify the location you want to use when selecting scenes in the Best Shot Mode.

Align the power/function switch with .

Press MENU.

Select “Bestshot Setting” and then rock the control button to the right.

Select the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it.

To have this appear when you scroll through scenes:

Built-in scenes and memory card scenes Built-in scenes only Memory card scenes only

Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.

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Select this: Built-in+CF

Built-in

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NOTES

• See page E-77 for information about copying Best Shot scenes to a memory card.

• If there are no Best Shot scene files or user Best Shot scenes on the memory card, you will be able to select from among the built-in scenes only, even when the “Built-in+CF” or “CF” option is selected.

Specifying the Exposure Mode

You can use the exposure mode dial to select from among the exposure modes listed below. The exposure mode determines the aperture and shutter speed used when you record images.

Mode :Full Auto P Mode :Program AE A Mode :Aperture priority AE S Mode :Shutter speed priority AE M Mode :Manual Exposure

Full Auto

In the (Full Auto) Mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed, aperture, flash intensity, and other settings in accordance with the brightness of the image and other shooting conditions.

Align the exposure mode dial with (Full Auto).

Align the power/function switch with .

Press the shutter release button to record the image.

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NOTE

Program AE

In the P (Program AE) Mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture in accordance with the brightness of the image and other shooting conditions.

Align the exposure mode dial with P (Program).

Align the power/function switch with .

Make other settings if you want (page E-94)

Press the shutter release button to record the image.

■ Program AE vs Full Auto

With both Program AE and Full Auto, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture settings. The table below shows which other settings can be made for each mode.

Setting

Flash (on, off, red eye reduction) Exposure compensation Metering White Balance Focus mode AE lock Menu screen display Monitor screen switching

with DISP

Program AE

Mode

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

4 patterns

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Full Auto

Mode

No No No No No No No

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Aperture Priority AE

The A Mode (aperture priority AE) is the opposite of the S Mode. It lets you specify an aperture setting and the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed accordingly. A larger aperture decreases depth of field, which is the zone of sharp focus in a scene. Conversely, a smaller aperture increases depth of field.

Large Aperture Small Aperture

• Note that a smaller number indicates a larger aperture, and a larger number indicates a smaller aperture.

■ Aperture Settings

Align the exposure mode dial with A (Aperture Priority).

Align the power/function switch with .

Rotate the selector dial to select the aperture value you want.

Aperture

Press the shutter release button to record the image.

Aperture Brightness

Focus

Larger Smaller

F2.0 • F2.3 • F2.8 • F4.0 • F5.6 • F8.0

Brighter Darker

Shallower Deeper

IMPORTANT!

• It is often difficult to obtain proper brightness when shooting a subject that is very dark or very light. In such a case, try different aperture settings to find the one that produces the best results.

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Shutter Speed Priority AE

The S Mode (shutter speed priority AE) lets you specify a shutter speed setting and the camera automatically adjusts aperture accordingly.

Fast (1/1000)Slow (1/30)

■ Shutter Speed Settings

Align the exposure mode dial with S (Shutter Speed Priority).

Align the power/function switch with .

Rotate the selector dial to select the shutter speed you want.

Shutter speed

Shutter Speed Brightness

Movement

Slow Fast

BULB, 60 seconds to 1/1000 second

Brighter Darker

Blur Stop

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Press the shutter release button to record the image.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

IMPORTANT!

• It is often difficult to obtain proper brightness when shooting a subject that is very dark or very light. In such a case, try different shutter speed settings to find the one that produces the best results.

• When shutter speed is set to “BULB”, exposure continues as long as you depress the shutter button. Because of this, use of the optional remote shutter release is recommended whenever using the “BULB” setting (page E-103).

• The slowest shutter speed when “BULB” is selected is 60 seconds.

• Note that using a slower shutter speed increases the chance of static being present in your image, and the amount of static visible in an image is inversely proportional to the shutter speed.

• At shutter speeds of one second or slower, the camera automatically performs internal data processing intended to limit image static, so the image record operation takes longer at slow shutter speeds. At shutter speeds of one second or greater, doubling the shutter speed setting tells you about how long it takes for an image to be recorded. For example, image recording with a shutter speed of one second takes about two seconds.

• A shutter speed slower than 1/8 second can cause the brightness of the image on the monitor screen to be different from the brightness of the image that is recorded.

• Note that the shutter speed used when actually recording an image is slightly off from the shutter speed value you specify.

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Manual Exposure

The M Mode (Manual Exposure) lets you make the shutter speed and aperture settings you want.

• The shutter speed settings you can make are the same as those for shutter speed priority AE (page E-85).

• The aperture settings you can make are the same as those for aperture priority AE (page E-84).

Align the exposure mode dial with M (Manual).

Align the power/function switch with .

Rock the control button to the left or right to specify the shutter speed, and rotate the selector dial to select the aperture you want.

Aperture Shutter

Speed

Press the shutter release button to record the image.

IMPORTANT!

• Shutter speed and aperture values appear on the monitor screen in amber if the image is overexposed or underexposed.

• The slowest shutter speed when “BULB” is selected is 60 seconds.

• Note that using a slower shutter speed increases the chance of static being present in your image, and the amount of static visible in an image is inversely proportional to the shutter speed.

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• A shutter speed slower than 1/8 second can cause the brightness of the image on the monitor screen to be different from the brightness of the image that is recorded.

Using the Continuous Shutter Mode

Holding down the shutter release button continuously records images.

Align the drive mode dial with (Continuous Recording).

Align the power/function switch with .

Press the shutter release button to record the image.

• Continuous shutter recording is not possible in the following cases.

— When the shutter speed setting is 1 second or

slower

— When “BULB” is selected for the shutter speed

(page E-85)

— When the battery capacity indicator shows

(page E-33)

— When the camera is set up using a Best Shot Mode

soft focus scene

— When recording TIFF (uncompressed) format im-

ages (page E-95)

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• Note that the flash does not fire during continuous shutter recording.

• You cannot use the self-timer in combination with the Continuous Shutter Mode.

Using the AEB (Automatic

Exposure Bracketing) Mode

The AEB Mode automatically records three or five images when you press the shutter button. You can select from among four different exposure value bracketing steps: ±1/3EV, ±1/2EV, ±2/3EV, ±1EV.

To configure AEB Mode settings

Align the power/function switch with .

Press MENU.

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Select “AEB Setting” and then rock the control button to the right.

Select “EV Shift” or “Number of Exposures” and then rock the control button to the right.

Make the setting you want, and click the control button.

• EV Shift : 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1.

• Number of Exposures : 3 or 5.

Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.

IMPORTANT!

• Specifying three exposures causes images to be recorded in the following sequence:

Optimum Exposure Minus Shift Exposure Plus Shift Exposure.

• Specifying five exposures causes images to be recorded in the following sequence:

Optimum Exposure Minus Shift x 1 Exposure Plus Shift x 1 Exposure Minus Shift x 2 Exposure

Plus Shift x 2 Exposure.

To record an image using AEB

Align the drive mode dial with AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing).

Align the power/function switch with .

• This causes the “AEB” indicator to appear on the monitor screen.

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Compose the image and then press the shutter release button to record it.

• Keep the shutter release button depressed to record the specified number of images.

• Releasing the shutter release button before all the images are recorded stops recording at that point.

IMPORTANT!

• You cannot use AEB in the following cases. — When the shutter speed setting is 1 second or

slower

— When “BULB” is selected for the shutter speed

(page E-85)

— When the battery capacity indicator shows

(page E-33)

— When the camera is set up using a Best Shot Mode

soft focus scene

— When recording TIFF (uncompressed) format im-

ages (page E-95)

• Note that the flash does not fire while you are using AEB.

• You cannot use the self-timer in combination with the AEB Mode.

Creating a Panorama

The Panorama Mode lets you digitally stitch together multiple images to create a sweeping panorama.

Align the drive mode dial with (Panorama).

Align the power/function switch with .

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Press the shutter release button to record the first image.

• The right edge of the first image remains on the left side of the monitor screen to help you compose the second image of the panorama.

Right edge of previous image

Shoot the other images that will make up the panorama, each time using the right edge of the previous image to compose the next image correctly.

After recording the images you want, press MENU.

• You can group up to 10 images into a panorama.

NOTE

• The camera uses the same exposure, white balance, and focus mode settings in effect when the first image of the panorama is recorded for recording all of the other images of the panorama.

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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Recording a Movie

You can record movies that are approximately 30 seconds long.

■ File Format: AVI

AVI format is the Motion JPEG format standard advocated by the Open DML Consortium. Note, however, that this camera does not record audio.

■ Size: 320 x 240 pixels

■ Movie File Size

File Size : Approximately 300KB/second

■ Maximum Movie Length

30 seconds

Align the drive mode dial with (Movie).

Align the power/function switch with .

Point the camera at the subject and then press the shutter release button about half way down.

Press the shutter release button all the way down to start recording.

• Recording continues for 30 seconds.

• To record a movie that is shorter than 30 seconds, press the shutter release button again when you want to stop recording.

IMPORTANT!

• Flash is disabled during movie recording.

• You cannot change the focus mode while in the Movie Mode (page E-61).

• Digital zoom is disabled in the Movie Mode (page E-

75).

• To view an AVI file on a computer running Windows 2000 or 98, install QuickTime from the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera.

• Windows Me users can play back AVI files using MediaPlayer.

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REC Mode Camera Settings

The following are the settings you can make in the REC mode when recording an image.

• Image size and quality

• Color enhancement

• Color filter

• Saturation

• Contrast

• Sharpness

• Screen grid on/off

• Time and date stamping

• Setup memory

Specifying Image Size and Quality

You can specify the image quality and image size to suit the type of image you are recording.

Align the power/function switch with .

Press MENU.

Select “Size”or “Quality” and then rock the control button to the right.

Select the size or quality setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it.

Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.

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■ Size/Quality Setting and Image Capacity

Image

size

(pixels)

2240

1680

2256

X 1504 (3:2) 1600

X 1200

1280

960

640

480

Quality

FINE

NORMAL

ECONOMY

TIFF FINE

NORMAL

ECONOMY

TIFF FINE

NORMAL

ECONOMY

TIFF FINE

NORMAL

ECONOMY

TIFF FINE

NORMAL

ECONOMY

TIFF

File size

1.8MB

1.2MB

0.72MB

11.025MB

1.6MB

1.1MB

0.66MB

9.99MB

0.85MB

0.6MB

0.35MB

5.625MB

0.5MB

0.35MB

0.2MB

3.6MB

0.15MB

0.09MB

0.06MB

0.9MB

16MB

memory

card

7 images 10 images 15 images

1 image

8 images 12 images 19 images

1 image 15 images 19 images 30 images

2 images 22 images 30 images 51 images

3 images 77 images

101 images 154 images

15 images

Number of images

64MB

memory

card 30 images 43 images 60 images

5 images 33 images 50 images 77 images

5 images 60 images 77 images

124 images

10 images 88 images

124 images 207 images

15 images

311 images 415 images 622 images

62 images

1GB

Microdrive

513 images 730 images

1026 images

87 images

566

images

842

images

1314

images

1026

images

1314

images

2053

images

171

images

1493

images

2053

images

3285

images

269

images

4693

images

6571

images

8213

images

1026

images

IMPORTANT!

• The values in the table are all approximate, and are affected by the types of images you record and other factors.

• To determine the number of images that can be stored on a memory card of a different capacity, multiply the capacities in the table by the appropriate value.

• The maximum number of stored images that can be indicated on the camera’s display is 999. Depending on the memory card capacity, more images can be stored, but only up to 999 are indicated on the display.

• The number of images that can be recorded may differ from the values shown above when you use Card Browser (page E-145).

• It takes longer to store a TIFF (uncompressed) image than a JPEG (compressed) image.

• When you record a TIFF image, a JPEG format ECONOMY version of the same image is also stored. The ECONOMY version is the one that appears on the camera’s monitor screen when you display the image in the PLAY mode.

• You cannot transfer a TIFF image to a computer using the bundled Photo Loader application (page E-138).

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Enhancing Certain Colors

Use the following procedure when you want to enhance a particular color in your recorded image.

Align the power/function switch with .

Press MENU.

Select “Enhancement” and then rock the control button to the right.

Select the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it.

To do this: Turn off color enhancement Enhance reds Enhance greens Enhance blues Enhance flesh tones

Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.

Select this:

Off

Red

Green

Blue

Flesh Tones

NOTES

• Enhancing a color produces the same effect as attaching a color enhancer lens filter to the lens.

• If color enhancement and the filter function (page E-

97) are both turned on at the same time, the filter function is given priority (color enhancement is not performed).

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Using the Filter Function

The camera’s filter function lets you alter the tint of an image when you record it.

Align the power/function switch with .

Press MENU.

Select “Filter” and then rock the control button to the right.

Select the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it.

• Available filter settings are: Off, B/W, Sepia, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Purple

Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.

NOTES

• Using the camera’s filter feature produces the same effect as attaching a color filter to the lens.

• If color enhancement (page E-96) and the filter function are both turned on at the same time, the filter function is given priority (color enhancement is not performed).

Specifying Color Saturation

Use the following procedure to control the intensity of the image you are recording.

Align the power/function switch with .

Press MENU.

Select “Saturation” and then rock the control button to the right.

Select the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it.

To get this: Maximum color saturation (intensity) High color saturation (intensity) Normal color saturation (intensity) Low color saturation (intensity) Minimum color saturation (intensity)

Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.

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Select this:

+2 +1

–1 –2

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Specifying Contrast

Use this procedure to adjust the relative difference between the light areas and dark areas of the image you are recording.

Align the power/function switch with .

Press MENU.

Select “Contrast” and then rock the control button to the right.

Select the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it.

To get this: Maximum contrast Relatively high contrast Normal contrast Relatively low contrast Minimum contrast

Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.

Select this:

+2 +1

–1 –2

Specifying Outline Sharpness

Use the following procedure to control the sharpness of image outlines.

Align the power/function switch with .

Press MENU.

Select “Sharpness” and then rock the control button to the right.

Select the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it.

To get this: Maximum sharpness Relatively high sharpness Normal sharpness Relatively low sharpness Minimum sharpness

Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.

Select this:

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+2 +1

–1 –2

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off

You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you compose images and ensure that the camera is straight when recording.

Align the power/function switch with .

Press MENU.

Select “Grid” and then rock the control button to the right.

Select the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it.

To do this: Turn the grid off Turn the grid on

Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.

Select this:

Off On

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Inserting a Time Stamp into an Image

When it is turned on, the time stamp function digitally stamps the recording date and time in the lower right corner of each image as it is recorded. Note that once an image is stamped, the date and time cannot be deleted.

Align the power/function switch with .

Press MENU.

Select “Time Stamp” and then rock the control button to the right.

Select the setting you want, and then click the control button to apply it.

Example:

Date: October 23, 2001 Time: 1:25pm

Off : No time stamping 2001/10/23 : Year/Month/Day 23 1:25pm : Day Hour:Minutes 2001/10/23 1:25pm : Year/Month/Day Hour:Minutes

Press MENU to exit the setting procedure.

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Casio QV-4000 User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Quick Reference

Getting Ready

Features

Recording Features

Precautions

General Precautions

Operating conditions

Condensation

Lens Precautions

About the camera’s backlight…

GETTING ACQUAINTED

General Guide

Front

Back

Side Bottom

Mode Dials

Using the Control Button

Monitor Screen Indicators

REC mode

PLAY mode

Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen

Indicator display

Operation Indicator Lamp

Operation/card access lamp

Flash Charge lamp

AF Assist Light/Self-timer Lamp

Using the Bundled Accessories

Attaching the Neck Strap

Adjusting the Length of the Neck Strap

Using the Lens Cap

Power Requirements

Loading Batteries

Battery Handling Precautions

Low Battery Indicator

Using AC Power

Turning the Camera On and Off

Power Save Settings

Memory Cards

Inserting a Memory Card into the Camera

Removing a Memory Card from the Camera

Formatting a Memory Card

Memory Card Precautions

IBM Microdrive Precautions

Menu Screens

Setting the Current Date and Time

Setting the Date and Time

Selecting the Date Format

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Using the Full Auto Mode

Recording Precautions

Focusing

About Auto Focus

Image Recording when the Batteries are Low

About the REC Mode Monitor Screen

Using Optical Zoom

Using the Viewfinder for Recording

Using the Self-timer

Camera Orientation Detection

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Recording a Single Image (1-Image)

Previewing the Last Image Recorded

Deleting the Last Image Recorded in the REC Mode

Using the Flash

Selecting the Flash Mode

Flash Status Indicators

Adjusting the Flash Intensity

Changing the Sync Speed

Selecting a Flash Sync Setting

Precautions when Using Flash

Selecting the Focus Mode

Using Auto Focus (Multi-area Auto Focus)

Using the Spot Auto Focus Mode

Using the Manual Focus Mode

Using the Infinity Mode