Casio QV-R40 User's Guide Part 1

Digital Camera

QV-R40

User’s Guide

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.

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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.

2 AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (HR-3UA)

Camera

CD-ROM USB Cable Basic Reference

Strap

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

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* The shape of the AC

power cord plug varies according to country or

Charger Unit

(Inlet Type) AC power cord

geographic area.

Charger Unit

(Plug-in Type)

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Contents

2 INTRODUCTION

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

Features ....................................................................... 9

Precautions ................................................................. 11

General Precautions 11 Data Error Precautions 18 Operating conditions 18 Condensation 19 Lens 19 Other 20

21 QUICK START GUIDE

First, charge the batteries! ......................................... 21

To configure display language and clock settings..... 22

To record an image .................................................... 23

To view a recorded image .......................................... 23

To delete an image..................................................... 24

25 GETTING READY

About This Manual ..................................................... 25

General Guide ............................................................ 26

Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 28

REC mode 28 PLAY mode 30 Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 31

Indicator Lamps .......................................................... 31

Attaching the Strap .................................................... 32

Power Requirements ................................................. 32

Charging Batteries 33 To load batteries 37 To remove the batteries from the camera 38 Using AC Power 41 Turning the Camera On and Off 43 Configuring Power Saving Settings 44

Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 45

Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 47

To configure display language and clock settings 48

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51 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording an Image ................................................... 51

Recording Precautions 53 About Auto Focus 54 About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 54

Using the Optical Viewfinder...................................... 55

Using Zoom ................................................................ 55

Optical Zoom 55 Digital Zoom 56

Using the Flash .......................................................... 58

Flash Unit Status 59 Changing the Flash Intensity Setting 60 Flash Precautions 60

Using the Self-timer ................................................... 61

Specifying Image Size and Quality ............................ 63

To specify the image size 63 To specify image quality 64

65 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 65

Using Auto Focus 65 Using the Macro Mode 67 Using the Infinity Mode 67 Using Manual Focus 68 Using Focus Lock 69

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 70

Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 71

Adjusting White Balance Manually 72

Using the Best Shot Mode ......................................... 73

Creating Your Own Best Shot Setup 75

Combining Shots of Two People

into a Single Image (Coupling Shot) .......................... 77

Recording a Subject onto an

Existing Background Image (Pre-shot) ...................... 79

Using the Movie Mode ............................................... 81

Using the Histogram .................................................. 82

REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................... 84

Specifying ISO Sensitivity 84 Selecting the Metering Mode 85 Using the Filter Function 86 Specifying Color Saturation 86 Specifying Contrast 87 Specifying Outline Sharpness 87 Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 88 Turning Image Review On and Off 88 Assigning Functions to the [] and [] Keys 89 Specifying Power On Default Settings 90 Resetting the Camera 91

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92 PLAYBACK

Basic Playback Operation .......................................... 92

Zooming the Display Image ....................................... 93

Resizing an Image ..................................................... 94

Cropping an Image..................................................... 95

Playing a Movie .......................................................... 96

Displaying the 9-image View ..................................... 97

Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View 98

Displaying the Calendar Screen ................................ 98

Rotating the Display Image........................................ 99

Using Image Roulette .............................................. 100

102 DELETING FILES

Deleting a Single File ............................................... 102

Deleting All Files ...................................................... 103

104 FILE MANAGEMENT

Folders ..................................................................... 104

Memory Folders and Files 104

Protecting Files ........................................................ 105

To protect a single file 105 To protect all files in memory 106

DPOF ........................................................................ 106

To configure print settings for a single image 107 To configure print settings for all images 108

PRINT Image Matching II .......................................... 109

Exif Print ................................................................... 109

Using USB DIRECT-PRINT ......................................110

Using the FAVORITE Folder ..................................... 112

To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 112 To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 114 To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 115 To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 116

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117 OTHER SETTINGS

Specifying the File Name Serial Number

Generation Method ................................................... 117

Turning the Key Tone On and Off .............................118

Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ............ 118

Configuring Power Down Image Settings.................119

Using the Alarm ........................................................ 121

To set an alarm 121 Stopping the Alarm 122

Setting the Clock ...................................................... 123

To select your Home Time zone 123 To set the current time and date 124 Changing the Date Format 124

Using World Time ..................................................... 125

To display the World Time screen 125 To configure World Time settings 125 To configure summer time (DST) settings 126

Changing the Display Language ............................. 127

Formatting Built-in Memory...................................... 128

129 USING A MEMORY CARD

Using a Memory Card .............................................. 130

To insert a memory card into the camera 130 To remove a memory card from the camera 130 Formatting a Memory Card 131 Memory Card Precautions 132

Copying Files ........................................................... 133

To copy all the files in built-in memory

to a memory card 133

To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory 134

135 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER

Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 135

USB Connection Precautions 140

Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 140

USB Connection Precautions 143

Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer .. 144 Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images

to a Computer .......................................................... 144

Memory Data ............................................................ 145

DCF Protocol 145 Memory Directory Structure 146 Image Files Supported by the Camera 147 Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions 147

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148 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER

Using the Album Feature ......................................... 148

Creating an album 148 Selecting an Album Layout 149 Configuring Detailed Album Settings 150 Viewing Album Files 152 Saving an Album 155

Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ............... 155

About the bundled CD-ROM 155 Computer System Requirements 156

Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows ... 157

Getting Started 157 Selecting a Language 157 Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File 158 Installing an Application 158 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 159 User Registration 159 Exiting the Menu Application 159

Installing Software from the CD-ROM

on a Macintosh ......................................................... 160

Installing Software 160 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 161

162 APPENDIX

Menu Reference ....................................................... 162

Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 164

REC mode 165 PLAY mode 166 Charger Unit 166

Troubleshooting Guide............................................. 167

Display Messages 170

Specifications ........................................................... 171

Main Specifications 171

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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-R40.

• 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

registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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

•

MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon Technologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA).

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

• 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.

■ Copyright Restrictions

Except for the purposes of your own personal enjoyment, unauthorized copying of snapshot files and movie files violates copyright laws and international contracts. Distribution to third parties of such files over the Internet without permission of the copyright holder, whether for profit or for free, violates copyright laws and international contracts.

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