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.
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
E-6
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
E-17
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
E-2
CONTENTS
Setting the Current Date and Time.........................E-43
Setting the Date and Time E-43
Selecting the Date Format E-44
E-45
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
E-54
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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CONTENTS
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
E-89
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
E-4
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
E-109
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
E-124
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
E-131
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
E-5
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
E-150
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
INTRODUCTION
Quick Reference
Getting Ready
1
Load batteries.
12 3
Set the current time and date.
(page E-29)
Insert the memory card.
12
3
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2
(page E-37)
3
(page E-43)
INTRODUCTION
Recording an Image (page E-45)
1
Remove the lens cap
from the lens.
2
Align the exposure
mode dial with
(Full Auto Mode).
3
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)
5
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.
4
Align the power/function switch with .
6
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)
1
Align the
power/function
switch with .
2
Rock the control
button to the left or
right to scroll through
stored images on the
monitor screen.
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INTRODUCTION
Deleting an Image (page E-119)
4
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 .
3
Press AE-L .
1
Align the
power/function
switch with .
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2
Rock the control
button to the left or
right to scroll through
stored images and
display the one you
want to delete.
5
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.
• The USB driver uses software by Phoenix Technologies
Ltd.
Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997
Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved.
• 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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INTRODUCTION
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.
INTRODUCTION
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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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INTRODUCTION
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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INTRODUCTION
• 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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INTRODUCTION
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)
E-18
(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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GETTING ACQUAINTED
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
E-22
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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GETTING ACQUAINTED
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
On
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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GETTING ACQUAINTED
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
On
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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GETTING ACQUAINTED
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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GETTING ACQUAINTED
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.
1.
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.
2.
Load the batteries so their
plus (+) and minus (–) ends
are facing as shown in the illustration.
3.
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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