Casio QV-R3 User Manual

Digital Camera

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QV-R3/QV-R4

User’s Guide

All the illustrations in this manual show the
QV-R4. See the text that accompanies the
illustrations for information about how the
QV-R3 and QV-R4 differ from each other.

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Thank you for purchasing this CASIO Product.
Before using it, be sure to read the precautions
contained in this User’s Guide, and keep the
User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference.

QV-R4

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Unpacking

Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer
as soon as possible.

Camera Rechargeable lithium ion battery

(NP-30)

Strap CD-ROM Special USB Cable User’s Guide

Charger Unit (BC-20)

CHARGE

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Contents

2 INTRODUCTION

Unpacking .................................................................... 2

Contents ....................................................................... 3

Features ....................................................................... 8

Precautions .................................................................. 9

General Precautions 9
Data Error Precautions 11
Operating conditions 11
Condensation 12
LED Backlight 12
Lens 12
Other 12

14 QUICK START GUIDE

Getting Ready ............................................................ 14

To record an image .................................................... 14

To view a recorded image .......................................... 15

To delete an image..................................................... 15

16 GETTING READY

General Guide ............................................................ 16

Front 16
Bottom 16
Back 17

Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 18

Recording Mode 18
Play Mode 19
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 20

Indicator Lamps.......................................................... 20

Attaching the Strap .................................................... 21

Using the Soft Case (Option)..................................... 21

Power Requirements ................................................. 23

Using the Charger Unit 23
To load the battery into the camera 25
Battery Life 26
Power Supply Precautions 28
Using AC Power 31
Turning the Camera On and Off 32
Configuring Power Saving Settings 33

Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 34

Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings... 36

38 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording an Image................................................... 38

Recording Precautions 40

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About Auto Focus 41
About the Recording Mode Monitor Screen 41

Previewing the Last Image Recorded ....................... 42

Deleting an Image in a Recording Mode 42

Using the Optical Viewfinder...................................... 43

Adjusting the View of the Optical Viewfinder 43

Using Zoom ................................................................ 44

Optical Zoom 44
Digital Zoom 45

Using the Flash .......................................................... 46

Flash Unit Status 47
Changing the Flash Intensity Setting 48
Flash Precautions 48

Using the Self-timer ................................................... 49

Specifying Image Size and Quality............................ 51

To specify the image size 51
To specify the image quality 52

53 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 53

Using Auto Focus 53
Using the Macro Mode 54
Using the Infinity Mode 55
Using Manual Focus 55
Using Focus Lock 57

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)........................... 58

Recording Consecutive Images

(Continuous Shutter Mode)........................................ 59

Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image

(Coupling Shot) .......................................................... 60

Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background

Image (Pre-shot) ........................................................ 62

Using the Best Shot Mode ......................................... 64

Creating Your Own Best Shot Setup 65

Using the Night Scene Mode ..................................... 67

Shooting with Manual Exposure ................................ 67

Using the Movie Mode ............................................... 69

Shooting at Fixed Intervals ........................................ 70

Adjusting the White Balance...................................... 72

Adjusting White Balance Manually 73

Selecting the Metering Mode ..................................... 74

Using the Histogram .................................................. 75

Recording Mode Settings .......................................... 76

Specifying Sensitivity 77
Enhancing Specific Colors 77
Using the Filter Function 78
Specifying Color Saturation 78
Specifying Contrast 79
Specifying Outline Sharpness 79
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 80
Specifying Power On Default Settings 80
Resetting the Camera 81

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82 PLAYBACK

Basic Playback Operation.......................................... 82

Zooming the Displayed Image ................................... 83

Resizing an Image ..................................................... 84

Cropping an Image..................................................... 85

Playing a Movie.......................................................... 86

Displaying the 9-image View ..................................... 87

Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View 88

89 DELETING FILES

Deleting a Single File ................................................. 89

Deleting All Files ........................................................ 90

91 FILE MANAGEMENT

Folders ....................................................................... 91

Memory Folders and Files 91

Protecting Files .......................................................... 92

To protect and unprotect a single file 92
To protect all files in memory 92

DPOF.......................................................................... 93

To configure print settings for a single image 93
To configure print settings for all images 94

PRINT Image Matching II ................................................95

Exif Print ..................................................................... 95

96 OTHER SETTINGS

Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation

Method........................................................................ 96

Turning the Key Tone On and Off .............................. 96

Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ............. 97

Using the Alarm.......................................................... 97

To set an alarm 97
Stopping the Alarm 98

Changing the Date and Time Setting ........................ 99

Changing the Date Format 99

Using World Time..................................................... 100

To switch between the home time and

World Time screens 100
To configure World Time settings 100
To configure summer time (DST) settings 101

Changing the Display Language ............................. 102

Formatting Built-in Memory...................................... 103

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104 USING A MEMORY CARD

Using a Memory Card .............................................. 105

To insert a memory card into the camera 105
To remove a memory card from the camera 105
Formatting a Memory Card 106
Memory Card Precautions 107

Copying Files ........................................................... 107

To copy all the files in built-in memory to a

memory card 107

To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory 108

110 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER

Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ................110

About the bundled CD-ROM.....................................110

Computer System Requirements..............................111

Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows ....112

Getting Started 112
Selecting a Language 112
Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File 113
Installing an Application 113
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 114
Exiting the Menu Application 114

Installing Software from the CD-ROM

on a Macintosh..........................................................114

Installing Software 114
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 117

Transferring Files to a Computer..............................118

Transferring Files Over a USB Connection 118
Transferring Files Using a Memory Card 120
Memory Data 121
Memory Directory Structure 122
Supported Image Files 123
Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions 123

Using the Album Feature ......................................... 124

Creating an album 124
Selecting an Album Layout 125
Configuring Detailed Album Settings 126
Viewing Album Files 128
Saving an Album 130

131 APPENDIX

Menu Reference....................................................... 131

Recording Mode Menu 131
PLAY Mode Menu 132

Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 133

Recording Mode 133
Play Mode 134
Charger Unit 135

Troubleshooting Guide............................................. 136

Display Messages 139

Specifications ........................................................... 140

Main Specifications 140

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IMPORTANT!

• The contents of this manual are subject to change
without notice.

• 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-R3/QV-R4.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable
for any damages or losses suffered by you or any third
party due to the use of Photo Loader and/or
Photohands.

• 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.

• The SD logo is a registered trademark.

• Windows, Internet Explorer, and DirectX are regis-

tered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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

• MultiMediaCardTM is a trademark of Infineon Tech-
nologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the
MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA).

• Acrobat and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of Adobe
Systems Incorporated.

• The USB driver (mass storage) uses Phoenix Tech­nologies Ltd. software.
Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997
Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved.

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

• Photo Loader and Photohands are the property of
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except as stipulated
above, all copyrights and other related rights to these
applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

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Features

• High-resolution primary color CCD
Everything from rich skin tones in portraits to fine details in
scenery shots come out with amazingly realistic clarity.

• Effective Pixels
QV-R3: 3.20 million pixels (3.34 million total pixels)
QV-R4: 4.00 million pixels (4.13 million total pixels)

• 1.6-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen

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

• 11MB flash memory
Images can be recorded without using a memory card.

• Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia
Cards) for memory expansion

• Coupling Shot and Pre-shot
Coupling Shot lets you combine two subjects into a single
image, while Pre-shot lets you add a subject to a previously
recorded background image. This means you can create
images include you and your friend, even if you are the only
two people around.

• Triple Self-timer Mode
The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times, auto­matically.

• Best Shot
Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of
image you are trying to record and the camera performs
troublesome setups automatically for beautiful pictures ev­ery time.

• Real-time histogram
An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you
view the effect on overall image brightness, which makes
shooting under difficult lighting conditions easier than ever
before.

• World Time
A simple operation sets the current time for your current
location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 time
zones.

• Alarm
A built-in alarm helps to keep you on time for important
events, and even can be used in place of an alarm clock.
You can even have a specific image appear on the monitor
screen when the alarm time is reached.

• Album Function
HTML files are generated automatically to create an album
of recorded images. Album contents can be viewed and
printed using a standard Web browser. Images can also be
incorporated into Web pages quickly and easily.

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• Easy Image Transfer
Transfer images to a computer simply by connecting the
camera with a USB cable.

• Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands
Your camera comes bundled with the latest version of
Photo Loader, the popular application that automatically
loads images from your camera to your PC. Also included
is Photohands, an application that makes image retouch­ing quick and easy.

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

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

Precautions

General Precautions

Be sure to observe the following important precautions
whenever using the QV-R3/QV-R4.

All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the cam­era” refer to the CASIO QV-R3/QV-R4 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 electric shock when exposed. Always leave mainte­nance and repair work up to CASIO service center.

• Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the
camera’s viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight.

• Keep the small parts and accessories of this camera out of
the reach of small children. If swallowed accidentally, con­tact your physician immediately.

• 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.

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• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and
never let it get wet. Moisture creates the danger of fire and
electric 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 center. Using the camera under these conditions
creates the danger of fire and electric 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 elec­tric shock. After making sure there is no more smoke com­ing from the camera, take it to your nearest CASIO service
center for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance.

• Never use the AC adaptor to power any other device be­sides this camera. Never use any other AC adaptor be­sides the one that comes with this camera.

• Never cover the AC adaptor with a quilt, blanket, or other
cover while it is in use, and do not use it near a heater.

• 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 cen­ter.

• 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 data stored in its memory to be deleted. Be sure
to always keep backup copies of data by transferring them
to personal computer memory.

• Never open the battery 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.

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Data Error Precautions

• Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital
components. Any of the following creates the risk of cor­ruption of data in camera memory.

— Removing the battery while image recording or data

communication is in progress.

— Removing a memory card while image recording is in

progress.

— Removing the battery, removing the memory card, or

connecting the USB cable while the green operation
lamp is still flashing after you turn off the camera.

— Disconnecting the USB cable that connects the camera

to a computer, while a data communication operation is

being performed.
— Using a battery that is low.
— Other abnormal operations.

Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to
appear on the monitor screen (page 139). Follow the instruc­tions provided by the message to correct the situation.

Operating conditions

• This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging
from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

• 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

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Condensation

• When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or other­wise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is
the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or
on interior 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. If con­densation does form, remove the battery from the camera
and leave the battery cover open for a few hours.

LED Backlight

• The monitor screen is illuminated by an LED backlight. A
dark monitor screen indicates that the LED backlight has
reached the end of its service life, and needs to be re­placed by a CASIO service center. Note that you will be
charged for LED backlight replacement. The LED backlight
brightness is reduced by half after about 1,000 hours of
use.

Lens

• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of
the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause
malfunction.

• 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.

Other

• The camera may become slightly warm during use. This
does not indicate malfunction.

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GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF
THIS UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas).

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful in­terference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, in­cluding interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTICE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B peripheral, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer­ence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.

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

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party respon­sible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.

FCC WARNING

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: QV-R3/QV-R4
Trade Name: CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD.
Responsible party: CASIO INC.
Address: 570 MT. PLEASANT AVENUE,

DOVER,NEW JERSEY 07801

Telephone number: 973-361-5400

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, in­cluding interference that may cause undesired operation.

CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD.

Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

QV-R3/QV-R4

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QUICK START GUIDE

QUICK START GUIDE

Getting Ready

C

H

A

R

G

E

1.

Attach the battery to the charger unit, and then
charge it (page 23).

• It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge.

2.

Load the battery into the camera (page 25).

3.

Configure screen message language, home
time zone, and current time settings (page 36).

To record an image

3

1.

Press the power button to turn on the camera.

2.

Align the mode dial with (Snapshot Mode).

3.

Point the camera at the subject, use the moni­tor screen or viewfinder to compose the im­age, and then press the shutter release button
half way.

4.

Holding the camera still, gently press the shut­ter release button the rest of the way down.

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(See page 38 for details.)

1

4

ON/OF

F

DPOF

MF

PREVIEW

SET

MENU

DISP

2

QUICK START GUIDE

2

To view a recorded image

(See page 82 for details.)

1

ON/OF

F

D

MF

P

O

F

PREVIEW

SET

MENU

DISP

3

1.

Press the power button to turn on the cam­era.

2.

Align the mode dial with (Play Mode).

3.

Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the im­ages.

To delete an image

3

1

ON/OF

F

D

MF

P

O

F

PR

E

V

I

E

W

SET

DISP

(See page 89 for details.)

2

MEN

U

4, 5

6

1.

Press the power button to turn on the camera.

2.

Align the mode dial with (Play Mode).

3.

Press .

4.

Use [ ] and [ ] to display the image you want to
delete.

5.

Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Delete.”

• To exit the image delete operation without deleting any­thing, select “Cancel.”

6.

Press SET to delete the image.

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GETTING READY

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A B

GETTING READY

This section contains about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera.

General Guide

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

Front

2

1

3

Open Terminal Panel Cover

1 Zoom controller

4

5

F

F

/O

N

O

2 Shutter release button
3 Power button
4 Self-timer lamp
5 Flash
6 AF assist lamp
7 Lens

8

8 Terminal panel cover
9 USB port

9

0 DC IN 4.5V terminal

0

Bottom

A Battery compart-

ment cover

B Tripod screw hole

* Use this hole

when attaching
to a tripod.

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