Casio QV-R40 User's Guide

GETTING READY

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

About This Manual

This section contains information about the conventions used in this manual.

■ Terminology

The following table defines the terminology used in this manual.

This term as used in this manual:

“this camera” or “the camera”

“file memory”

“batteries”

“charger unit”

Means this:

The CASIO QV-R40 Digital Camera

The location where the camera is currently storing images you record (page 51)

The Rechargeable nickelmetal hydride batteries

The CASIO BC-5H Charger Unit

■ Button Operations

Button operations are indicated by the button name inside of brackets ([ ]).

■ On-screen Text

On-screen text is always enclosed by double quotation marks (“ ”).

■ File Memory

The term “file memory” in this manual is a general term that refers to the location where your camera is currently storing the images you record. File memory can be any one of the following three locations.

• The camera’s built-in Flash memory

• An SD memory card loaded in the camera

• A MultiMediaCard loaded in the camera

For more information about how the camera stores images, see page 129.

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General Guide

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

■ Front ■ Back

1 Shutter release button 2 Power button 3 Flash 4 Terminal cover 5 Self-timer lamp 6 Lens 7 [USB] port

8 Viewfinder 9 Operation lamp

: [ ] (PLAY mode) A [ ] (REC mode) B Zoom controller C Terminal cover D Strap ring E [DC IN 3V] terminal F [][][][] G [DISP] button H [SET] button I [MENU] button J Monitor Screen

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■ Bottom

K Battery compartment cover L Tripod screw hole

* Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.

M Memory card slot N Battery compartment

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Monitor Screen Contents

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

REC mode

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1 Flash Mode indicator

None Auto

Flash Off

2 Focus Mode indicator

3 White balance indicator

Flash On Red-eye reduction

• If the camera detects that flash is required while auto flash is selected, the flash on indicator will appear when the shutter release button is pressed half way.

None Auto Focus

Macro Infinity Manual Focus

None Auto

Sunlight Shade Light Bulb Fluorescent Manual

Self-timer

None 1-Image

Self-timer 10 sec

Self-timer 2 sec

Triple self-timer

5 REC modes

Snapshot Best Shot Movie

6 Metering Mode indicator

Multi-pattern Metering Center-weighted

Metering Spot Metering

7 Memory capacity

(Remaining number of storable images)

8 Image size

2304 ҂ 1712 pixels 2240 ҂ 1680 pixels 1600 ҂ 1200 pixels 1280 ҂ 960 pixels

640 ҂ 480 pixels Movie Recording: recording time (seconds)

9 Quality

FINE NORMAL ECONOMY

0 Built-in memory selected

for data storage. Memory card selected for data storage.

A Date and time B EV value C Battery capacity D Focus frame

• Focusing complete: Green

• Focusing failed: Red

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1 Digital zoom indicator 2 Shutter speed value

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

3 Aperture value 4 ISO sensitivity 5 Zoom indicator

• Left side indicates optical zoom.

• Right side indicates digital zoom.

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PLAY mode

1 PLAY mode file type

Snapshot Movie

2 Image protection indicator 3 Folder number/File number 4 Image size

2304 ҂ 1712 pixels 2240 ҂ 1680 pixels 1600 ҂ 1200 pixels 1280 ҂ 960 pixels

640 ҂ 480 pixels

5 Quality

FINE NORMAL ECONOMY

6 Built-in memory selected for data

storage. Memory card selected for data storage.

7 Date and time 8 Battery capacity

IMPORTANT!

• Some information may not display properly if you display an image that was recorded using a different digital camera model.

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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

(page 28)

* You cannot turn off the monitor screen in the following modes:

PLAY mode, Best Shot mode, Movie mode.

Histogram

(page 82)

Indicators

off

Monitor

screen off

Indicator Lamps

You can find out the operational status of the camera at a glance by checking the color of the indicator lamps, and whether a lamp is lit or flashing. For details, see “Indicator Lamp Reference” on page 164.

Green operation lampSelf-timer lamp

Red operation lamp

GETTING READY

Attaching the Strap

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

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 purpose.

• Never swing the camera around by the strap.

Power Requirements

Your camera features a two-way power supply that lets you use either AA-size batteries or household AC current. A set of AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries is supplied with the camera. The other items listed below are available separately.

■ Batteries

• Two AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries: HR-3UA

• Proper operation cannot be guaranteed if you use any other type of battery other than that noted above.

The batteries are not charged when you purchase the camera. You need to charge batteries before using the camera for the first time (page 33).

• Two AA-size lithium batteries: FR6

• AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6) can be used if they are

the only option available to you. Note, however, that alkaline batteries provide about ten minutes or so of camera operation. Alkaline batteries may not provide any operation when the temperature is 5˚C (41˚F) or lower.

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■ Household Current

• AC Adaptor: AD-C30

Charging Batteries

You can use the steps below to charge the rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (HR-3UA) using the charger unit (BC-5H) that comes with the camera.

Never try to use the charger unit to charge any other type of batteries besides the specified rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (HR-3UA). Attempting to use it to charge dry cells or other types of rechargeable batteries creates the risk of battery leakage, overheating, and explosion.

■ To charge the batteries

Positioning the positive and negative terminals of each battery as shown in the illustration, attach the batteries to the charger unit.

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Plug-in TypeInlet Type

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Plug the charger unit into a household power outlet.

• This will cause the [CHARGE] lamp to light.

• Charging will take about four hours.

• Note that the shape of the charger unit depends on the area where you purchased the camera.

[CHARGE] lamp

Charger unit

AC power cord

NOTE

• The bundled charger unit is designed for operation with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC. Note, however, that the shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. If you plan to use the charger unit in a geographic area where the power receptacle shape is different from that in your area, replace the AC power cord with one of the other ones that comes with the camera, or purchase a commercially available AC power cord that is compatible with the power outlets in that area.

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Plug

[CHARGE] lamp

Charger unit

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NOTE

• The charger unit is designed for operation on power ranging from 100V AC to 240V AC. Note, however, that the shape of the power plug varies according to country or geographic area. When traveling abroad, it is up to you to find out if the shape of the charger unit power plug is compatible with local power outlets and to purchase any required adapters.

The [CHARGE] lamp will go out when charging is complete.

After charging is complete, unplug the charger unit from the power outlet, and remove the batteries from it.

• Always unplug the charger unit from the power outlet and remove the batteries whenever you are not using it for charging.

IMPORTANT!

• If the [CHARGE] lamp starts to flash when you start a charge operation, it means that charging cannot be started yet because the surrounding temperature or the temperature of the charger unit is outside the range of about 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). Charging will start automatically (indicated when the [CHARGE] lamp stops flashing and remains lit) as soon as temperature returns to normal.

• Charging batteries while they are still warm immediately after removing them from the camera can result in only partial charging. Give batteries time to cool before charging them.

• Batteries discharge slightly even when they are left without loading them into the camera. Because of this, it is recommended that you charge batteries immediately before you need to use them.

• The rechargeable batteries used with this camera are specifically designed for use with digital cameras. If you want to try to use them to power another type of device, you should first check the user documentation that comes with the device to see if they are compatible.

• Though the actual service life of the rechargeable batteries depends on the environment under which they are used, you can expect to be able to recharge them about 500 times before they need replacement.

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• Charging the camera’s batteries may cause interference with TV and radio reception. If this happens, plug the charger into an outlet that is further away from the TV or radio.

• Dirty charger contacts and/or battery terminals can make proper charging impossible. Be sure to wipe contacts and terminals occasionally with a dry cloth to keep them clean.

■ Charger Unit Precautions

• 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.

■ Battery Precautions

Precautions During Use

• Use only the charger unit that comes with the camera to charge the batteries. Never use any other type of charger unit for charging.

• New batteries are not charged. Be sure to charge the batteries before using them for the first time.

• Cold tends to shorten battery life, so the amount of power provided by fully charged batteries may be shorter in cold areas.

• Charge the batteries 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 full charge indicates that the batteries have reached the end of their service life. Replace the batteries with new ones.

Storage Precautions

• Though rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries provide high power in a compact configuration, storing them for long periods while they are charged can cause batteries to deteriorate. — Always remove the batteries from the camera when

you are not using it. Leaving batteries in the camera can cause them to discharge and go dead or even leak.

— Store batteries in a dry place where the temperature

is 20°C (68°F) or lower.

— If you store batteries for a long time, charge them

two or three times before using them again.

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