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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INTRODUCTION

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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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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N

Back

E D
C
F
G
C Monitor Screen D Viewfinder E Diopter slider F Operation lamp
H
I
J
ON/OF
F
D
MF
P
O
F
PR
E
V
I
E
W
SET
MEN
U
D
I
SP
P
K
L
M
Q
O
G / DPOF (Self-timer/Continuous Shutter/DPOF) button H (Flash/Delete) button I MF (Macro/Infinity/Manual Focus/Protect) button J PREVIEW (Preview/Album) button K Mode dial
: Play Mode : Snapshot Mode : Best Shot Mode : Coupling Shot Mode : Night Scene Mode
Recording modes
M : Manual Exposure Mode
: Movie Mode : Interval Mode
[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]
L M SET button N MENU button O DISP button P Strap ring Q Memory card slot cover
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Monitor Screen Contents

The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the cameras status.

Recording Mode

Self-timer/Continuous
None 1-Image
10
s
2
s
x3
Focus Mode indicator
None Auto Focus
Macro Infinity Manual Focus
Manual focus position Focus frame
Focusing complete: Lights green
Focusing failed: Lights red
Self-timer 10 sec Self-timer 2 sec Triple self-timer
Continuous Shutter indicator
Battery capacity
Memory capacity (Remaining number of storable images)
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Recording Mode
Play Mode Snapshot Best Shot Coupling Shot Night Scene Manual Exposure Movie Interval
Image size
2304 ҂ 1712 pixels (QV-R4) 2240 ҂ 1680 pixels (QV-R4) 2048 ҂ 1536 pixels (QV-R3) 1600 ҂ 1200 pixels 1280 ҂ 960 pixels
640 ҂ 480pixels
Movie Recording: recording time (seconds)
Built-in memory selected for data storage.
Memory card selected for
data storage.
Recording modes
Quality
FINE NORMAL ECONOMY
Date and timeEV value
GETTING READY
White balance indicator
None Auto
Sunlight Shade Light Bulb Fluorescent Manual
Movie record indicator
Flash Mode indicator
None Auto
Flash Off Flash On Red-eye reduction
When auto flash is selected, the flash indicator appears when the shutter button is pressed half way to indicate that the flash will fire.
Digital zoom indicator
Metering Mode indicator
Multi-pattern Metering Center-weighted Metering Spot Metering
Shutter speed value
An out of range aperture or shutter speed causes the corresponding monitor screen value to turn amber.
Aperture value
Zoom indicator
Left side indicates optical zoom. Right side indicates digital zoom.

Play Mode

Folder number/ File number
Image protection indicator
Battery capacity
Image size
2304 ҂ 1712 pixels (QV-R4) 2240 ҂ 1680 pixels (QV-R4) 2048 ҂ 1536 pixels (QV-R3) 1600 ҂ 1200 pixels 1280 ҂ 960 pixels
640 ҂ 480pixels
Quality
FINE NORMAL ECONOMY
Date and time
Built-in memory selected for data storage.
Memory card selected for data storage.
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Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen

Each press of the DISP button changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below.
Indicators
on
(page 18)
* You cannot turn off the monitor screen in the Play Mode.
Histogram
on
(page 75)
Indicators
off
Monitor
screen off

Indicator Lamps

The color and condition (lit, unlit, flashing) of the indicator lamps keep you informed about the current status of the camera. For details, see Indicator Lamp Reference on page 133.
*
Green operation lamp
Red operation lamp
Self-timer lamp
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GETTING READY

Attaching the Strap

Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the illustration.
ON/OF
F
D
MF
P
O
F
PREVIEW
SET
MENU
DISP
IMPORTANT!
Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when us­ing the camera to protect against accidentally drop­ping it.
The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera only. Do not use it for any other application.
Never swing the camera around by the strap.

Using the Soft Case (Option)

We recommend that you keep the camera in the optional soft case when it is not in use. Attach the strap of the soft case to the ring as shown in the illustration.
Soft case : QSC-4
Ring
Use the buckle on the soft case strap to adjust its length.
Buckle
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Insert the camera with the monitor screen facing downwards.
Belt loop
You can attach the bag to your belt.
Includes space for storage of an extra battery.
Includes space for storage of an extra memory card.
Snap
Fastening the snap keeps the memory card and battery from falling out.
IMPORTANT!
Use the soft case for storage of this camera, and its battery and memory card only.
The strap that comes with the soft case is intended for use with the soft case only. Never use it for any other purpose.
Never swing the camera around by the soft case strap.
Wearing the soft case strap around your neck and al­lowing the camera to swing freely creates the risk of accident and personal injury caused by impact from the camera, by the camera becoming caught in a door, etc.
Keep this camera out of the reach of small children. Children handling the camera creates the risk of seri­ous accident should the soft case strap accidentally become wound around the neck.
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GETTING READY

Power Requirements

Your camera can operate on either battery power or AC power.
Battery One NP-30 rechargeable lithium ion battery
The battery is not charged when you purchase the camera. You need to charge the battery before using the camera for the first time.
Household AC Power AC Adaptor: AD-C40 (Option)

Using the Charger Unit

Charger Unit General Guide
Power plug
Contacts
C
H
AR
G
E
CHARGE lamp
* The shape of the power plug on the charger unit that comes with the
camera depends on the geographic area where you purchase it.
*
PUSH
Attaching the Battery to the Charger Unit
Making sure that the positive and negative contacts are aligned correctly, affix the battery to the charger unit. Note that the battery will not charge properly if it is not positioned correctly on the charger unit.
CHARGE
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To charge the battery
1.
Positioning the positive and negative termi­nals of the battery as shown in the illustration, attach the battery to the charger unit.
Plug the charger unit into a household power outlet.
2.
The CHARGE lamp on the charger unit should turn red, indicating that charging has started.
3.
Charging is complete when CHARGE lamp
C
H
A
R
G
E
turns green. Unplug the charger unit from the power outlet, and then remove the battery from the charger unit.
CHARGE lamp
IMPORTANT!
It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge. Ac­tual charging time depends on current battery capac­ity and charging conditions.
Use only the charger unit (BC-20) that comes with the camera to charge the special rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-30). Never use any other charger device.
Charging may not start immediately if you have just finished using the camera or if you are trying to charge the battery where it is very hot or very cold. This condi­tion is indicated when the CHARGE lamp is flashing at slow speed. If this happens, simply move the battery to an area where temperature is more moderate (around 25°C (77°F)). The CHARGE lamp will turn red and charging will start when the battery temperature returns to the allowable charging temperature range.
The CHARGE lamp flashes red at high speed during charging if the battery is not attached to the charger unit properly. Try removing it and then re-attaching the battery. If this does not correct the problem, it can mean there is something wrong with the charger unit or battery.
If the charger unit contacts or battery terminals be­come dirty, wipe them clean with a cloth or cotton swab.
Even though it looks removable, never try to remove the power plug from the charger unit.
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Optionally Available Battery
You can purchase additional NP-30 rechargeable lithium ion battery for use this with camera as required.
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery: NP-30
When an extra battery is not in use, keep it in the storage case that comes with each battery.
Storing a battery with its terminals exposed creates the risk of shorting.
If you are using only one battery, you should normally keep it loaded in the camera during transport. The battery that is bundled with the camera does not come with a storage case.
Inserting a Battery into Its Storage Case
Contacts

To load the battery into the camera

1.
Slide the battery cover on the side of the camera in the direction indicated by the arrow and then swing it open.
2.
Slide the stopper in the direction indi­cated by the arrow in the illustration and hold it.
3.
Orienting the battery so the contacts markings on the side of the battery are in the same order, from left to right, as the markings on the inside of the battery cover, slide the
Contacts markings
battery into the battery slot.
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Stopper
GETTING READY
4.
Swing the battery cover up and then slide it closed as you press down at the point indicated by the arrow in the illustra­tion.
IMPORTANT!
Use only the special NP-30 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported.
NOTE
To remove the battery from the camera, open the bat­tery cover and hold the stopper so it does not stop the battery. Taking care to keep the battery from suddenly falling, angle the bottom of the camera downwards until the battery starts to come out. Next, pull the bat­tery out the rest of the way.

Battery Life

Battery Life Guidelines
The battery life guideline values given below indicate the amount of time at standard temperature (25°C (77°F)) until power automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not guarantee that the battery will provide the amount of ser­vice indicated. Low temperatures and continued use reduce battery life.
Operation
Continuous Recording*
Continuous Playback* (Continuous Snapshot Recording)
*1 Continuous Recording Conditions
Normal temperature: 25°C (77°F)
Flash: Off
Monitor screen: On
Image recorded about every 10 seconds using the fol-
lowing operations: Zoom to full wide angle Auto Fo­cus Zoom to full close-up Auto Focus Image recording
*2 Continuous Playback Conditions
Normal temperature: 25°C (77°F)
Scroll one image about every 10 seconds
1
2
Approximate Battery Life QV-R3 120 minutes (720 shots) QV-R4 110 minutes (660 shots) QV-R3 220 minutes QV-R4 220 minutes
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The above values are based a new battery starting from a full charge. Repeated charging shortens battery life.
Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash, zoom and other functions, and how long you leave power turned on.
Tips to Make the Battery Last Longer
If you do not need the flash while recording, select (flash off) for the flash mode. See page 46 for more infor­mation.
Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features (page
33) to protect against wasting battery power when you for­get to turn off the camera.
Use the DISP button to turn off the monitor screen.
Low Battery Indicator
The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on the monitor screen changes as battery power is used. If you continue to use the camera while the battery level is , camera power will automatically turn off. When this happens, charge the battery as soon as possible.
Battery Level High Low Indicator
Pressing the shutter release button while is displayed immediately shuts off the camera.
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Power Supply Precautions

Battery Handling Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Congratulations upon your selection on this CASIO Product. Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before try­ing to use it for the first time. Keep these safety precautions and operating instructions on hand for future reference.
NOTE
All mentions of the battery in the following precau­tions refer to the CASIO NP-30 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery.
Failure to observe any of the following precautions while using the battery creates the risk of over-heat­ing, fire, and explosion. Never use any other type of charger except the one
specially specified for the battery.
Use this battery only with a product for which it is
expressly specified.
Never use or leave the battery near open flame.Never place the battery in a microwave oven, throw
it into fire, or otherwise expose it to high heat.
Make sure the battery is oriented correctly when it
is connected to the charger unit.
Never carry or store the battery together with items
that can conduct electricity (necklaces, pencil lead, etc.).
Never try to take the battery apart, modify it in any
way, or expose it to strong impact.
Do not immerse the battery in fresh water or salt
water.
Do not use or leave the battery under direct sun-
light, in an automobile parked in the sun, or in any other area subject to high temperatures.
Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other abnormal condition while using, charging, or storing a battery, immediately remove it from the camera or charger unit and keep it away from open flame.
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If the battery does not achieve full charge after the normal charging time has passed, stop charging. Con­tinued charging creates the risk of overheating, fire, and explosion.
Battery fluid accidentally getting into your eyes can damage your eyes. Immediately rinse your eyes with clean tap water and then consult a physician.
Be sure to read the Users Guide that comes with the camera and special charger unit before using or charging the battery.
If the battery is to be used by young children, make sure that a responsible adult makes them aware of the precautions and proper handling instructions as con­tained in the Users Guide, and make sure that they handle the battery correctly.
Should fluid from the battery accidentally get onto clothing or your skin, immediately rinse it off with clean tap water. Prolonged contact with battery fluid can cause skin irritation.
PRECAUTIONS DURING USE
This battery is designed for use with a CASIO digital camera only. See your cameras Users Guide to find out if it supports use of this battery.
Use only the special charger unit to charge the bat­tery. Never use any other type of charger unit for charging.
This battery initially not charged. Be sure to charge the battery before using it for the first time.
Use of a battery in cold environments shortens the operating time you can expect on a full charge.
Charge the battery in a location where the tempera­ture is in the range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). Charging outside this temperature range can cause charging to take longer than normal or even cause charging to fail.
Very limited operation following a fully charge indi­cates that the battery has reached the end of its ser­vice life. Replace the battery with a new one.
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BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Make sure you remove the battery from your camera when you do not plan to use the camera for a long time. A battery left in the camera discharges very small amounts of power even when camera power is turned off, which can lead to a dead battery or a longer charging time.
Store the battery in a cool, dry place (20°C (68 °F) or lower).
USING THE BATTERY
See the Users Guide that comes with the special charger unit and the digital camera for information about charging procedures and charging time.
When transporting a battery, keep it either loaded in the digital camera or stored in its case.
Charger Unit Precautions
Never plug the charger unit into an outlet whose volt­age rating is different from that marked on the charger unit. Doing so creates the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric shock.
Never plug in or unplug the charger unit while your hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.
Do not plug the charger unit into an outlet or extension cord that is shared by other devices. Doing so creates the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric shock.
The charger unit becomes slightly warm during charg­ing. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.
Unplug the charger unit from the power outlet when­ever you are not using it.
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Using AC Power

Use the adaptor as shown below to power the camera from a household power outlet.
1.
Open the cameras terminal panel cover.
2.
Plug the AC adaptor to the DC IN 4.5V terminal.
AC AdaptorDC IN 4.5V
Terminal panel cover
Power cord
AC adaptor: AD-C40 The AC adaptor can be used with any power source rated from 100V to 240V AC. If you plan to use the AC adaptor in another country, it is up to you to purchase the applicable power cord that matches the configuration of power recep­tacles in that country.
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 electric 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 electric 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 electric shock.
Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet. Do­ing so creates the risk of electric shock.
Do not overload extension cords or wall outlets. Doing so creates the danger of fire and electric shock.
Should the cord of the AC adaptor become damaged (ex­posed internal wiring), request a replacement from a CASIO service center. A damaged AC adaptor cord cre­ates the danger of fire or electric 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 a battery installed. If you dont, 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.
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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.
Never place a blanket or any other cover on the AC adap­tor. Doing so creates the risk of fire.

Turning the Camera On and Off

Press the power button to turn the camera on and off. Pressing the power button to turn on the camera causes the green operation lamp to flash . Press the power button again to turn off the camera.
ON/OFF
Power button
IMPORTANT!
If camera power is turned off by the Auto Power Off feature, press the power button to turn it back on again.
Turning on camera power while the mode dial is set to recording mode causes the lens to extend from the camera. Make sure there is nothing in front of the camera that can be hit by the lens when you turn on the camera.
Green operation lamp
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Configuring Power Saving Settings

You can configure the settings described below to conserve battery power.
Auto Power Off : Turns off power if you do not perform any Sleep :Automatically turns off the monitor screen if
1.
Align the mode dial with (Snapshot Mode).
2.
Press MENU.
3.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select the Set Up tab.
4.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select the feature whose setting you want to configure, and then press SET.
operation for a specified amount of time. no operation is performed for a specified
amount of time in a recording mode. Per­forming any button operation causes the monitor screen to turn back on.
See page 34 for information about how to use menus.
To configure this feature: Select this setting: Auto Power Off Auto Power Off Sleep Sleep
5.
Use [ ] and [ ] to change the currently se-
lected setting, and then press SET.
Available Auto Power Off settings are: 3 min, 5 min, and off.
Available Sleep settings are: 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, and off.
Note that the Sleep feature does not operate in the Play Mode.
Pressing any button while the camera is in the Sleep state immediately turns the monitor screen back on.
The Auto Power Off and Sleep features are disabled while the camera is connected to a computer via the USB port.
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Using the On-screen Menus

Pressing the MENU button displays a menu of operations on the cameras monitor screen. The contents of the menu de­pend on whether the camera is in a recording mode or the Play Mode. The following explanation of basic menu opera­tions uses the recording mode menu.
1.
Turn on the camera, and then align the mode dial with .
If you want to enter the Play mode instead, you would align the mode dial with .
2.
Press MENU.
This displays the menu screen.
SET
MENU
DISP
[ ][ ][ ][ ]
SET
MENU
MF
DPOF
PREVIEW
Mode dial
Tab
Settings
Selection cursor (indicates the currently selected item)
Menu Screen Operations
When you want to do this: Move between tabs Move from the tab to the
settings Move from the settings to
the tab Move between the settings Display the options
available for a setting Select an option Register an option
selection and exit the menu screen
Register an option selection and return to the menu screen
Exit the menu screen
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Do this:
Press [ ] and [ ]. Press [
Press [ ]. Press [ ] and [ ].
Press [ Press [ ] and [ ].
Press SET.
Press [ ].
Press the MENU button.
].
] or press SET.
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3.
Press [ ] or [ ] to select the tab you want, and then press SET to move the selection cursor from the tab to the settings.
4.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select the feature whose setting you want to configure, and then press [ ].
Instead of pressing [ ], you could also press SET.
5.
Use [ ] and [ ] to change the currently se-
Example: To select the
“Size” item.
lected setting, and then press SET.
This applies the setting.
NOTE
The recording mode menu appears if you press the MENU button before starting a record operation. It will not appear if you press the MENU button during a setup procedure, while the camera is standing by for recording of the second image of a Coupling Shot op­eration, etc.
See Menu Reference on page 131 for more information about menus.
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Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings

Be sure to configure the following settings before using the camera to record images.
Display language
Home city
Date and time
Note that the current date and time settings are used by the camera to generate the date and time that is stored along with image data, etc.
IMPORTANT!
The cameras clock settings are cleared if power to the camera is totally cut off for about 12 hours. This can happen if the battery goes dead while the camera is not being supplied power by the AC adaptor. The clock setting screen will appear automatically the next time you turn on power after the settings are cleared. Set the date and time before using the camera.
You also need to configure clock settings whenever you replace the battery.
Recording images without configuring the clock set­tings causes incorrect time information to be regis­tered. Be sure to configure the clock settings before using the camera.
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1.
Press the power button to turn on the camera.
2.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select the language you want, and then press SET.
: Japanese English : English Français : French Deutsch : German Español : Spanish Italiano : Italian
3.
Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the geographical area where you live, and then press SET.
4.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select the name of the city where you live, and then press SET.
5.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select the summer time (DST) setting you want, and then press SET.
When you want to do this: Keep time using standard time Keep time using summer time
(Daylight Saving Time)
6.
Set the current date and the time.
To do this: Move the cursor between settings Change the setting at the current
cursor location Toggle between 12-hour and 24-
hour timekeeping
7.
Press SET to register the settings and exit the
Select this setting:
Off On
Do this:
Press [ ] and [ ].
] and [ ].
Press [
Press DISP.
setting screen.
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BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

1200
1600
NORMAL
99
24
12
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This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image.

Recording an Image

Your camera is equipped with a variety of different recording modes. The explanation in this section is presented using the Snapshot Mode. The camera automatically adjusts shut­ter speed and aperture settings in accordance with the brightness of the subject. Images you record are stored in the camera’s built-in flash memory.
• You can also use optionally available SD memory cards and MultiMedia Cards (MMC) to store images (page 104).
1.
Press the power button to turn on the camera.
• This causes an image or a message to appear on the monitor screen.
ON/OFF
Power button
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2.
Align the mode dial with (Snapshot Mode).
MF
DPOF
PREVIEW
Mode dial
3.
Compose the image on the monitor screen so the main subject is within the focus frame.
• The focusing range of the camera is approxi­mately 40cm (1.3´) to infinity ().
• You can compose images using either the monitor screen or the optical viewfinder (page 43).
• When using the optical viewfinder to compose im­ages, you can use the DISP button to turn off the monitor screen and conserve battery power.
Focus frame
1200
1600
NORMAL
0202/1212/24
:
12
99
IN
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4.
Press the shutter release button half way to focus the image.
• When you press the shutter release button half way, the camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image, and displays the shutter speed and aperture values.
• You can tell whether the image is focused by observ­ing the focus frame and the green operation lamp.
Shutter release button
Green operation lamp
Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation
When you see this:
Green focus frame Green operation lamp
Red focus frame Flashing green operation lamp
The image is focused.
The image is not in focus.
• Make sure you are not blocking the lens, the AF assist lamp, or the flash with your fingers while recording an image.
Lens
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It means this:
Flash
AF assist lamp
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5.
After making sure that the image is focused properly, press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to record.
• The recorded image is stored temporarily into buffer memory. After that, it is saved in the camera’s built-in flash memory or onto a memory card, if one is loaded in the camera. You can record consecutive Continuous Shutter images as long as there is still buffer memory available to store them.
• The number of images that can be stored in memory depends on the resolution setting you are using (page
140).
• Press the shutter release button gently to avoid cam­era movement.
Shutter release button

Recording Precautions

• Never open the battery cover while the green operation lamp is flashing. Doing so not only causes the current im­age to be lost, it can also corrupt images already stored in camera memory and even lead to malfunction of the cam­era.
• Never remove the memory card while an image is being recorded to 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.
• The camera automatically adjusts its sensitivity in accor­dance with the brightness of the subject. This can cause some static noise to appear in images of relatively dark subjects.
• For a dimly lit subject, the camera raises the sensitivity and uses a faster shutter speed. Because of this, you need to guard against camera movement if you have flash turned off ( ) when recording a dimly lit subject (page 46).
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About Auto Focus

• Auto Focus tends not to work well if the camera is moved during recording, or when recording 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
• Note that a green operation lamp and focus frame do not necessarily guarantee that an image is in focus.
• If Auto Focus does not produce the results you want for some reason, try using focus lock (page 57) or manual fo­cus (page 55).

About the Recording Mode Monitor Screen

• The image shown on the monitor screen in a recording mode is a simplified image for composing purposes. The actual image is recorded in accordance with the image quality setting currently selected on your camera. The im­age saved on memory has much better resolution and de­tail than a recording mode monitor screen image.
• Certain levels of subject brightness can cause the re­sponse of the monitor screen in a recording mode to slow down, which causes some static noise in the monitor screen image.
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Previewing the Last Image Recorded

Use the following procedure to preview the last image re­corded, without leaving the current recording mode.
1.
Press the PREVIEW button to display the last image recorded.
• Pressing the PREVIEW button again returns to the re­cording mode.
• The PREVIEW button does not perform any operation if you press it immediately after turning on camera power or immediately after entering to the recording mode from the Play mode.
• Image preview cannot be used in the Movie Mode. The preview image is cleared automatically whenever the recording mode is changed.

Deleting an Image in a Recording Mode

You can use following procedure to delete the last image you recorded without leaving the current recording mode.
IMPORTANT!
• Note that the image delete operation cannot be un­done. Make sure you really do not need an image be­fore you delete it.
1.
In a recording mode, press the PREVIEW but­ton to display the last image you recorded.
2.
Press .
3.
In response to the confirmation message that appears, select “Delete.”
• Select “Cancel” to cancel the delete operation without deleting anything.
4.
Press SET.
• This deletes the image and returns to the recording mode.
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Using the Optical Viewfinder

Turning off the camera’s monitor screen and using its optical viewfinder to compose images helps to conserve battery power.
Focus Frame
Viewfinder frameShort distance to subject
IMPORTANT!
• The frame that is visible inside of the viewfinder indi­cates the image recorded at a distance of about three meters (9.8´). When the subject is closer or further away than three meters, the recorded image will be different from what you see inside the viewfinder frame.
• The monitor screen turns on automatically whenever you select the Macro Mode or Manual Focus Mode. Always use the monitor screen to compose images in these modes.

Adjusting the View of the Optical Viewfinder

You can use the diopter slider to adjust the view of the viewfinder to match your eyesight. Adjust the diopter slider so the image in the viewfinder is clear.
Diopter slider
IMPORTANT!
• The diopter slider does not work when the camera is turned off or in the Play Mode. Be sure to enter a re­cording mode before adjusting the diopter setting.
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Using Zoom

Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom.

Optical Zoom

Optical zoom alters the focal distance of the lens. The range of the zoom factor is shown below.
Zoom Factor Range: 1X to 3X
1.
Enter a recording mode.
2.
Shift the zoom controller to change the zoom factor.
(Wide Angle):Zooms out. (Telephoto) : Zooms in.
ON/OFF
Zoom controller
Zoom outZoom in
3.
Compose the image and then press the shutter release button.
NOTES
• The optical zoom factor also affects the lens aperture.
• Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against hand movement when using the telephoto setting (zoom in).
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Digital Zoom

Digital zoom is activated after you reach the maximum opti­cal zoom factor (3X). It enlarges the part of the image at the center of the image screen. The range of the digital zoom factor is shown below.
Zoom Factor Range: 3X to 9.6X
1.
In a recording mode, press MENU.
2.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select the “REC” tab.
3.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Digital Zoom,” and then press [ ].
4.
Select “On,” and then press SET.
• Selecting “Off” disables digital zoom.
(in combination with optical zoom)
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5.
Slide the zoom con-
Digital zoom indicator
troller towards (Telephoto)/ to change the zoom factor.
• When zoom reaches maximum optical zoom, it stops momentarily. Keep the zoom control­ler pressed to the (Telephoto)/ side and zoom will switch over to digital zoom.
• This causes the zoom indicator to appear on the moni­tor screen. The zoom indicator shows the current ap­proximate zoom factor.
Optical Zoom
1x 3x 9.6x
6.
Compose the image and then press the shutter
Current zoom factor
Zoom indicator
Digital
Zoom
release button.
IMPORTANT!
• Digital zoom is disabled whenever the monitor screen is turned off (page 20).
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Using the Flash

Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use.
1.
In a recording mode, press MENU.
2.
Press to select the flash mode.
• Each press of cycles through the flash mode settings shown below on the monitor screen.
Flash mode indicator
MF
DPOF
PREVIEW
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To do this:
Have the flash fire automatically when required (Auto Flash)
Turn off the flash (Flash Off)
Always fire the flash (Flash On) Fire a pre-flash followed by image
recording with flash, reducing the chance of red-eye in the image (Red­eye reduction) Have the flash fire automatically when required
3.
Record the image.
Select this setting:
None
IMPORTANT!
• The flash unit of this camera fires a number of times when you record an image. The initial flashes are pre­flashes, which the camera uses to obtain information that it uses for exposure settings. The final flash is for recording. Make sure that you keep the camera still until the shutter releases.
• Image recording may not be performed if you press the shutter release button while the red operation lamp is flashing.
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About Red-eye Reduction
Using the flash to record at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image. This is caused when the light from the flash reflects off of the retina of the eye. When red-eye reduction is se­lected as the flash mode, the camera performs two pre-flash operations, one designed to cause the irises in the eyes of any people in the image to close, and one for the Auto Focus operation. This is followed by another flash operation for ac­tual recording of the image.
IMPORTANT!
Note the following important points when using red-eye reduction.
• Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people in the image are looking directly at the camera during the pre-flash or AF assist lamp flash operation. Before pressing the shutter release button, call out to the sub­jects so they all look at the camera while one of the pre-flash operations is performed.
• Red-eye reduction may not work very well if the sub­jects are located far away from the camera.

Flash Unit Status

You can find out the current flash unit status by pressing the shutter release button half way and checking the monitor screen and red operation lamp.
The indicator is also shown on the monitor screen when the flash unit is ready to fire.
Red operation lamp
* Red operation lamp
When the red operation
lamp is this: Flashing Lit
It means this:
Flash unit is charging Flash unit is ready to fire
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Changing the Flash Intensity Setting

Perform the following steps to change the flash intensity set­ting.
1.
In a recording mode, press MENU.
2.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select the “REC” tab.
3.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Flash Intensity,” and then press [ ].
4.
Select the setting you want and then press SET.
To do this: Fire the flash with strong intensity Fire the flash with normal intensity Fire the flash with weak intensity
• Flash intensity may not change if the subject is too far or too close to the camera.
Select this setting:
Strong
Normal
Weak

Flash Precautions

Take care that your fingers do not block the flash when you hold the camera. Covering the flash with your finger can greatly reduce its effective­ness.
• The approximate effective range of the flash is shown be­low. The flash is unable to adequately illuminate a subject that is outside this range.
QV-R3: 0.4 meter to 3.2 meters (1.3´ to 10.5´) QV-R4: 0.4 meter to 2.8 meters (1.3´ to 9.2´)
• The flash takes anywhere from a few seconds to as long as 10 seconds to attain full charge after being fired. The actual time required depends on the battery level, temperature, and other conditions.
• The flash does not fire in the Movie Mode and in the Con­tinuous Shutter Mode. This is indicated by (Flash Off) on the monitor screen.
• The flash unit may not be able to charge when battery power is low. Low battery power is indicated by (Flash Off) on the monitor screen, and when the flash fails to fire properly resulting in poor image exposure. When these symptoms occur, charge the camera’s battery as soon as possible.
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Flash
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• When the red-eye reduction mode ( ) is being used, flash intensity is adjusted automatically in accordance with the exposure. The flash may not fire at all when the subject is brightly lit.
• 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.

Using the Self-timer

The self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10-second delay of the shutter release after you press the shutter re­lease button. A Triple Self-timer feature lets you perform three consecutive self-timer operations to record three im­ages.
1.
In a recording mode,
Self-timer setting
press / DPOF to select the self-timer setting you want.
• Each press of / DPOF cycles the self­timer between the settings described below.
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To do this:
Disable the self-timer Specify a 10-second self-timer Specify a 2-second self-timer Specify Triple Self-timer
Specify Continuous Shutter recording (no self-timer)
Select this setting:
No icon displayed
10
s
2
s
x3
• See page 59 for information about Continuous Shutter recording.
• With the Triple Self-timer, the first image is recorded after a 10-second countdown. After that the second image is recorded after a 3-second countdown, and the third image is recorded after another 3-second countdown.
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2.
Record the image.
Self-timer lamp
• When you press the shutter release button, the self-timer lamp flashes and the shutter releases after the self­timer reaches the end of its countdown.
• You can interrupt an ongoing self-timer countdown by pressing the shutter release button while the self­timer lamp is flashing.
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 (page 59).
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Specifying Image Size and Quality

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

To specify the image size

1.
In a recording mode, press MENU.
2.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select the REC tab.
3.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select Size, and then press [ ].
4.
Use [ ] and [ ] to change the current setting, and then press SET.
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To record an image of this size: 2304 X1712 pixels (QV-R4) 2240 X1680 pixels (QV-R4) 2048 X1536 pixels (QV-R3) 1600 X1200 pixels 1280 X 960 pixels
640 X 480 pixels
NOTE
• Use the larger pixel settings when you plan to produce a large print of the image. Use 640 X 480 when you need to economize on space because you plan to send images in e-mail, etc.
Select this setting:
2304 X 1712 2240 X 1680 2048 X 1536 1600 X 1200 1280 X 960
640 X 480
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To specify the image quality

1.
In a recording mode, press MENU.
2.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select the REC tab.
3.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select Quality, and then press [ ].
4.
Use [ ] and [ ] to change the current setting, and then press SET.
To get this: Very high quality, but large file size Normal quality Small file size, but low quality
Select this setting:
Fine
Normal
Economy
NOTE
• Use the “Fine” setting when image quality is your top priority, and file size is secondary. Conversely, use the “Economy” setting when file size is your top prior­ity and image quality is secondary.
IMPORTANT!
• Actual file size depends on the type of image you record. This means that the remaining image capacity noted on the monitor screen may not be exactly accu­rate (pages 18 and 140).
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