Casio QV-R3 User's Guide Part 3
USING A MEMORY CARD
USING A MEMORY CARD
You can expand the storage capabilities of your camera by
using a commercially available memory card (SD memory
card or MultiMedia Card). You can also copy files from builtin flash memory to a memory card and from a memory card
to flash memory.
• Normally, files are stored in built-in flash memory. When
you insert a memory card, however, the camera automatically stores files to the card.
• Note that you cannot save files to built-in memory while a
memory card is installed in the camera.
IMPORTANT!
• Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or
removing a memory card.
• Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it.
Never try to force a memory card into the slot when
you feel resistance.
• See the instructions that come with the memory card
for information about how to use it.
• Certain types of cards can slow down processing
speeds.
• SD memory cards have a write protect switch, which
you can use to protect against accidental deletion of
image data. Note, however, that if you write protect an
SD memory card, you must remove write protection
whenever you want to record to it, format it, or delete
any of its files.
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Using a Memory Card
To insert a memory card into the camera
1.
Open the memory card
cover.
2.
Positioning the
memory card so its cut
off corner is oriented
as shown in the
illustration, push the
memory card into slot
as far as it will go.
Cut off corner
3.
Close the memory card
cover.
To remove a memory card from the camera
1.
Open the memory card cover.
2.
Press the memory card
into the camera and then
release it. This will cause
the card to come part
way out of the camera.
3.
Pull the memory card out of the slot.
IMPORTANT!
• Never insert any other object besides a memory card
into the camera’s card slot. Doing so creates the risk
of damage to the camera and card.
• Should water or any foreign object ever get into the
card slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove the
battery, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO
service center.
• Never remove a card from the camera while the green
operation lamp is flashing. Doing so can cause the file
save operation to fail, and even damage the memory
card.
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Formatting a Memory Card
Formatting a memory card deletes any data already stored
on it.
IMPORTANT!
• Be sure to use the camera to format a memory card.
Formatting a memory card on a computer and then
using it in the camera can slow down data processing
by the camera. In the case of an SD card, formatting
on a computer can result in nonconformity with the SD
format, causing problems with compatibility, operation, etc.
• Note that data deleted by a memory card format operation cannot be recovered. Check to make sure you
do not need any of the data on the memory card before you format it.
• Formatting a memory card that contains files deletes
all the files, even those that are protected (page 92).
1.
Load the memory card into the camera.
2.
Turn on the camera. Next, enter a recording
mode or the Play Mode, and then press MENU.
3.
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Format,” and
then press [ ].
4.
Select “Format,” and then press SET.
• To exit the format operation without formatting, select
“Cancel.”
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Memory Card Precautions
• Use only an SD memory card or a MultiMedia Card with
this camera. Proper operation is not guaranteed when any
other type of card is used.
• Electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other phenomena can cause data to become corrupted or even lost. Always make sure that you always back up important data on
other media (MO disc, computer hard disk, etc.)
• If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore normal operation by reformatting it. However, we recommend that you always take along more than one
memory card whenever using the camera far away from
the home or office.
• We recommend that you format a memory card before using it for the first time after purchasing it, or whenever the
card you are using seems to be the cause of abnormal images.
• Before starting a format operation, connect the AC adaptor
for power or check to make sure that the battery is at full
charge. Power interruption during the format operation can
result in improper formatting, and even damage the
memory card and make it unusable.
Copying Files
Use the procedures below to copy files between built-in
memory and a memory card. You can copy all files from
built-in memory to a memory card, or you can copy a single
file from the memory card to built-in memory.
To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card
1.
Load the memory card into the camera.
2.
Turn on the camera. Next, enter the Play Mode,
and then press MENU.
3.
Select the “PLAY”
tab, select “Copy,”
and then press [ ].
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4.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Built-in Card,”
and then press SET.
• This starts the copy operation and displays the mes-
sage “Busy.... Please wait...”
• After the copy operation is complete, the monitor
screen shows the last file in the folder.
To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory
1.
Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure
under “To copy all the files in built-in memory
to a memory card.”
2.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Card Built-in,”
and then press SET.
3.
Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through images until
the one you want to copy is on the monitor
screen.
4.
Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Copy,” and then
press SET.
• This starts the copy operation and displays the mes-
sage “Busy.... Please wait...”
• The file reappears on the monitor screen after the
copy operation is complete.
• Repeat steps 3 through 4 to copy other images, if you
want.
5.
Press MENU to exit the copy operation.
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NOTE
• Files are copied to the folder in built-in memory whose
name has the largest number.
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USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
The USB cable that comes with your camera makes it easy
to connect to a computer that is equipped with a USB port.
You can also transfer images using the memory card, if your
computer is equipped to read memory cards.
USB cable (bundled)
USB port
Computer
USB
Installing the Software from the CD-ROM
Before you can exchange files with your computer, you first
need to install the software contained on the CD-ROM that
comes with the camera.
About the bundled CD-ROM
The CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera contains
the following software.
Photo Loader (for Windows/Macintosh)
This application loads image data saved in JPEG and AVI
format from a digital camera onto your computer.
Photohands (for Windows)
This application is for retouching and printing image files.
USB Driver for Mass Storage (for Windows/Macintosh)
This is the software that makes it possible for the camera to
“talk” to your personal computer over a USB connection.
If you are using Windows XP, Mac OS 9, or Mac OS X, do
not install the USB driver from the CD-ROM. With these operating systems, you will be able to perform USB communication simply by connecting the camera to your computer
with the USB cable.
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Internet Explorer (for Macintosh)
This is a browser application for reading HTML files. Images
loaded by Photo Loader are stored in folders called “Libraries.” Internet Explorer displays the contents of a library on
your computer screen.
DirectX (for Windows)
This software provides an extended tool set including a
codec that allows Windows 98 and 2000 to handle movie
files recorded using a digital camera. You do not need to
install DirectX if you are running Windows XP or Me.
Acrobat Reader (for Windows/Macintosh)
This is an application that lets you read PDF files. Use it to
read the user documentation for the camera, Photo Loader,
and Photohands, all of which is included on the bundled CDROM.
NOTE
• See the user documentation files (PDF) on the
bundled CD-ROM for details about using Photo
Loader and Photohands. See “Viewing User Documentation (PDF files)” on page 114 (Windows) and
page 117 (Macintosh) of this manual for more information.
Computer System Requirements
Computer system requirements depend on each of the applications, as described below.
Windows
See the “Readme” file on the bundled CD-ROM.
Macintosh
See the “readme” file on the bundled CD-ROM.
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Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows
Use the procedures in this section to install the software
from the bundled CD-ROM to your computer.
NOTE
• You do not need to install software if you already have
it installed on your computer.
The CD-ROM includes the software and user documentation
for various languages. Check the CD-ROM menu screen to
see if applications and user documentation are available for
a particular language.
Getting Started
Start up your computer and
insert the CD-ROM into its
CD-ROM drive. This will
automatically launch the menu
application, which displays a
menu screen on your
computer.
NOTE
• The menu application may not start up automatically
on some computers. If this happens, navigate to the
CD-ROM and double-click “menu.exe” to launch the
menu application.
Selecting a Language
First select a language. Note that some software is not available in all languages.
1.
On the menu screen, click the language button
in the upper left corner of the display.
2.
On the list of languages that appears, select
the one you want.
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Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File
You should always read the “Read me” file for any application before installing it. The “Read me” file contains information you need to know when installing the application.
1.
On the menu screen, click “Software.”
2.
Click the name of the application you want to
install.
3.
Click the “Read me” button.
IMPORTANT!
• Before upgrading or reinstalling Photo Loader, or before installing it onto another computer, be sure to
read the “Read me” file for information about retaining
existing libraries.
Installing an Application
1.
On the menu screen, click “Software.”
2.
Click the name of the application you want to
install.
3.
Click the “Install” button.
4.
Follow the instructions that appear on your
computer screen.
IMPORTANT!
• Be sure to follow the instructions carefully and completely. If you make a mistake when installing Photo
Loader, you may not be able to browse your existing
library information and HTML files that are created
automatically by Photo Loader. In some cases, image
files may be lost.
• When using an operating system other than Windows
XP, never connect the camera to your computer without installing the USB driver from the CD-ROM first.
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Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)
1.
On the menu screen, click “Manual.”
2.
Click the name of the application whose user
documentation you want to read.
3.
Click the “Read” button.
IMPORTANT!
• You need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on
your computer to read user documentation files. If you
do not already have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed,
you can install it from the bundled CD-ROM.
Exiting the Menu Application
1.
On the menu screen, click “Exit” to exit the
menu.
Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh
The CD-ROM contains applications and user documentation
in various languages in folders named for each language:
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, and Chinese. Check the CD-ROM folders to find out if applications
and user documentation are available in a particular language.
File names include one of the following codes that indicate
the language of the data contained in the file as shown below.
English: e, French: f, German: g, Spanish: sp, Italian: i,
Dutch: du, Chinese: ct
If your language is not included in the above, use the contents of the “English” folder.
Installing Software
Use the following procedures to install the software. We recommend that you install Internet Explorer and Outlook Express first before installing Photo Loader and Acrobat
Reader.
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■ To install Internet Explorer and Outlook
Express
1.
Open the file named “Internet Explorer.”
2.
Open the folder for the language version you
want to install, and then open the file named
“readme_casio” file.
3.
Follow the instructions in the read me file to
install Internet Explorer and Outlook Express.
■ To install Photo Loader
1.
Open the folder named “Photo Loader.”
2.
Open the folder named “English,” and then
open the file named “Important.”
3.
Open the folder named “Installer,” and then
open the file named “readme.”
4.
Follow the instructions in the “readme” file to
install Photo Loader.
IMPORTANT!
• If you are upgrading to the new version of Photo
Loader from a previous version and you want to use
library management data and HTML files created using the old version of Photo Loader, be sure to read
the “Important” file in the “Photo Loader” folder. Follow
the instructions in the file to use your existing library
management files. Failure to follow this procedure
correctly can result in loss or corruption of your existing files.
■ To install Acrobat Reader
1.
On the bundled CD-ROM, open the folder
named “Acrobat Reader.”
2.
Open the folder for the language whose version of Acrobat Reader you want to install, and
then open the file named “readme_casio.”
• Follow the instructions in the read me file to install Acrobat Reader.
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