Casio QV-R41, R51 User Manual

Digital Camera

QV-R41/QV-R51

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.

• Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference.

• For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the CASIO Website at http://world.casio.com/.

All example procedures in this User’s Guide are based

on the QV-R51. The same procedures also apply to the QV-R41, unless specifically noted otherwise.

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Unpacking

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

2 AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (HR-3U <Rated Capacitance 2100 mAh>)

Camera

* The shape of the AC

power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.

AC power cord

Strap

Charger Unit

(BC-5H)

CD-ROM

USB Cable Basic Reference

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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 37 Using AC Power 41 Turning the Camera On and Off 42 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

Aiming the Camera 51 Recording an Image 52 Recording Precautions 54 About Auto Focus 54 About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 55

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

Using Zoom ................................................................ 56

Optical Zoom 56 Digital Zoom 57

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

Flash Unit Status 60 Changing the Flash Intensity Setting 60 Flash Precautions 61

Using the Self-timer ................................................... 62

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

To specify the image size 63 To specify image quality 64

66 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 66

Using Auto Focus 67 Using the Macro Mode 68 Using the Infinity Mode 69 Using Manual Focus 69 Using Focus Lock 70

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 71

Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 73

Adjusting White Balance Manually 74

Using the BESTSHOT Mode ..................................... 75

Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup 77

Combining Shots of Two People into

a Single Image (Coupling Shot) ................................. 79

Recording a Subject onto an Existing

Background Image (Pre-shot).................................... 81

Using the Movie Mode ............................................... 83

Using the Histogram .................................................. 84

REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................... 86

Specifying ISO Sensitivity 86 Selecting the Metering Mode 87 Using the Filter Function 88 Specifying Color Saturation 88 Specifying Contrast 89 Specifying Outline Sharpness 89 Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 90 Turning Image Review On and Off 90 Assigning Functions to the [] and [] Keys 91 Specifying Power On Default Settings 92 Resetting the Camera 93

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94 PLAYBACK

Basic Playback Operation .......................................... 94

Zooming the Display Image ....................................... 95

Resizing an Image ..................................................... 96

Cropping an Image..................................................... 97

Playing a Movie .......................................................... 99

Displaying the 9-image View ................................... 100

Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View 101

Displaying the Calendar Screen .............................. 101

Playing a Slide Show ............................................... 102

To specify the slideshow images 104 To specify the slideshow time 105 To set the slideshow interval 105

Rotating the Display Image...................................... 106

Using Image Roulette .............................................. 107

108 DELETING FILES

Deleting a Single File ............................................... 108

Deleting All Files ...................................................... 109

110 FILE MANAGEMENT

Folders ...................................................................... 110

Memory Folders and Files 110

Protecting Files ......................................................... 111

To protect a single file 111 To protect all files in memory 112

DPOF .........................................................................112

To configure print settings for a single image 113 To configure print settings for all images 114

PRINT Image Matching II ............................................. 115

Exif Print ....................................................................115

Using USB DIRECT-PRINT ......................................116

Using the FAVORITE Folder .....................................118

To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 118 To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 120 To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 121 To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 122

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123 OTHER SETTINGS

Specifying the File Name Serial Number

Generation Method .................................................. 123

Turning the Key Tone On and Off ............................ 124

Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 124

Configuring Power Down Image Settings................ 125

Using the Alarm........................................................ 127

To set an alarm 127 Stopping the Alarm 128

Setting the Clock ...................................................... 129

To select your Home Time zone 129 To set the current time and date 130 Changing the Date Format 130

Using World Time..................................................... 131

To display the World Time screen 131 To configure World Time settings 131 To configure summer time (DST) settings 132

Changing the Display Language ............................. 133

Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Buttons

Power On/Off Functions........................................... 134

Formatting Built-in Memory...................................... 135

136 USING A MEMORY CARD

Using a Memory Card .............................................. 137

To insert a memory card into the camera 137 To remove a memory card from the camera 138 Formatting a Memory Card 138 Memory Card Precautions 139

Copying Files ........................................................... 140

To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card 140 To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory 141

142 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER

Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 142

USB Connection Precautions 147

Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 147

USB Connection Precautions 150

Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer .. 151 Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images

to a Computer .......................................................... 151

Memory Data ............................................................ 152

DCF Protocol 152 Memory Directory Structure 153 Image Files Supported by the Camera 154 Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions 155

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156 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER

Using the Album Feature ......................................... 156

Creating an album 156 Selecting an Album Layout 157 Configuring Detailed Album Settings 158 Viewing Album Files 160 Saving an Album 163

Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ............... 163

About the bundled CD-ROM 163 Computer System Requirements 164

Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows ... 165

Getting Started 165 Selecting a Language 165 Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File 166 Installing an Application 166 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 167 User Registration 167 Exiting the Menu Application 167

Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh ..

Installing Software 168 Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 169

168

170 APPENDIX

Menu Reference ....................................................... 170

Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 172

REC mode 173 PLAY mode 174 Charger Unit 174

Troubleshooting Guide............................................. 175

Display Messages 178

Specifications ........................................................... 179

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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-R41/QVR51.

• 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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Features

• Effective Pixels QV-R41: 4.00 million pixels (4.13 million total pixels) QV-R51: 5.00 million pixels (5.25 million total pixels)

• 2.0-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen

• 12X seamless zoom

3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom

• 9.7MB Flash memory Images can be recorded without using a memory card.

•

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

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

• BESTSHOT 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.

• 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 that include you and your friend, even if you are the only two people around. You can use Coupling Shot and Pre-shot by selecting the applicable sample images in the BESTSHOT mode.

• Slideshow Feature Images are displayed automatically one-by-one.

• Image Roulette Feature Images cycle like a slot machine on the display until one of them remains.

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

• 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.

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• 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 also 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.

• Calendar screen A simple operation displays a full-month calendar on the camera’s monitor screen. Each day of the full-month calendar shows a thumbnail of the first image recorded for that date, which helps to make searching for a particular image quicker and easier.

• 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.

• USB DIRECT-PRINT support Your camera supports USB DIRECT-PRINT, which was developed by Seiko Epson Corporation. When connected directly to a printer that supports USB DIRECT-PRINT, you can select images to print and start the print operation directly from the camera.

• Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands Your camera comes bundled with Photo Loader, the popular application that automatically loads images from your camera to your PC. It also comes with Photohands, and application that makes image retouching quick and easy.

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Precautions

General Precautions

Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the QV-R41/QV-R51. All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the camera” refer to the CASIO QV-R41/QV-R51 Digital Camera.

■ Avoid Use While In Motion

• Never use the camera to record or play back images while operating an automobile or other vehicle, or while walking. Looking at the monitor while in motion creates the risk of serious accident.

■ Directly Viewing the Sun or Bright Light

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

■ Flash

• Never use the flash unit in areas where flammable or explosive gas may be present. Such conditions create the risk of fire and explosion.

• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driver’s vision and creates the risk of accident.

• Never fire the flash too close to the eyes of the subject. Doing so creates the risk of loss of eyesight.

■ Display Panel

• Do not apply strong pressure to the LCD panel surface or subject it to strong impact. Doing so can cause the display panel glass to crack.

• Should the display panel ever become cracked, never touch any of the liquid inside the panel. Doing so creates the risk of skin inflammation.

• Should display panel liquid ever get into your mouth, immediately rinse your mouth out and contact your physician.

• Should display panel liquid ever get into your eyes or onto your skin, immediately rinse with clean water for at least 15 minutes and contact your physician.

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■ Connections

• Never plug any devices that are not specified for use with this camera into connectors. Connecting a nonspecified device creates the risk of fire and electric shock.

■ Transport

• Never operate the camera inside of an aircraft or anywhere else where operation of such devices is restricted. Improper use creates the risk of serious accident.

■ Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, and other abnormalities

• Continued use of the camera while it is emitting smoke or strange odor, or overheating creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present.

1. Turn off the camera.

2. If you are using the AC adaptor to power the

camera, unplug it from the wall outlet. If you are using battery power, remove the batteries from the camera, taking care to protect yourself against burn injury.

3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized

service center.

■ Water and Foreign Matter

• Water, other liquids, or foreign matter (especially metal) getting inside the camera creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present. Particular care is required when using the camera where it is raining or snowing, near the ocean or other body of water, or in a bathroom.

1. Turn off the camera.

2. If you are using the AC adaptor to power the

camera, unplug it from the wall outlet. If you are using battery power, remove the batteries from the camera.

3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized

service center.

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■ Dropping and Rough Treatment

• Continued use of the camera after it is damaged by dropping or other rough treatment creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present.

1. Turn off the camera.

2. If you are using the AC adaptor to power the

camera, unplug it from the wall outlet. If you are using battery power, remove the batteries from the camera.

3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized

service center.

■ Keep Away From Fire

• Never expose the camera to fire, which can cause it to explode and creates the risk of fire and electric shock.

■ Disassembly and Modification

• Never try to take the camera apart or modify it in any way. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock, burn injury, and other personal injury. Be sure to leave all internal inspection, maintenance, and repair up to your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.

■ Locations To Be Avoided

• Never leave the camera in any of the following types of locations. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electric shock.

— Areas subject to large amounts of humidity or dust — Food preparation areas or other locations where oil

smoke is present

— Near heaters, on a heated carpet, in areas exposed

to direct sunlight, in a closed vehicle parked in the sun, or other areas subject to very high temperatures

• Never place the camera on an unstable surface, on a high shelf, etc. Doing so can cause the camera to fall, creating the risk of personal injury.

■ Backing Up Important Data

• Always keep backup copies of important data in camera memory by transferring it to a computer or other storage device. Note that data can be deleted in the case of camera malfunction, repair, etc.

■ Memory Protection

• Whenever replacing batteries, be sure to follow the correct procedure as described in the documentation that comes with the camera. Incorrectly replacing batteries can result in corruption or loss of data in camera memory.

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■ Batteries

• Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak, which damages and corrodes the area around the batteries and creates the danger of fire and personal injury. Make sure you observe the following precautions when using batteries. — Never try to take batteries apart and never allow

them to become shorted.

— Do not expose batteries to heat or fire. — Never mix new batteries with old ones. — Never mix batteries of different types. — Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries. — When loading batteries, make sure their positive (+)

and negative (–) ends are facing correctly.

— When using rechargeable batteries, be sure to read

the Safety Precautions section of the user documentation that comes with them.

— Use only the batteries that are specified for this

camera.

— If you do not plan to use the camera for a long time,

remove its batteries.

■ Alkaline Batteries

• Should liquid from an alkaline battery ever get into your eyes, take the following steps.

1. Immediately rinse your eyes with clean water. Do not

rub!

2. See a physician as soon as possible. Failure to clean alkaline battery fluid from the eyes

creates the risk of loss of sight.

■ Rechargeable Batteries

• Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other abnormal condition while using, charging, or storing batteries, immediately remove them from the camera or the battery charger unit and keep them away from open flame.

• The term “battery” in this manual refers to the rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries.

• The term “charger unit” in the following precautions refers to the CASIO BC-5H Charger Unit.

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• Failure to observe any of the following precautions while using batteries creates the risk of overheating, fire, and explosion. — Never use any other type of charger unit except the

one specified for the batteries.

— Never try to use batteries to power any other device

other than this camera.

— Never use or leave batteries near open flame. — Never place batteries in a microwave oven, throw it

into fire, or otherwise expose it to intense heat.

— Make sure batteries are oriented correctly when you

load them into the camera or attach them to the charger unit.

— Never carry or store batteries together with items

that can conduct electricity (necklaces, pencil lead, etc.).

— Never try to take batteries apart, modify them in any

way, or expose them to strong impact.

— Do not immerse batteries in fresh water or salt

water.

— Do not use or leave batteries under direct sunlight,

in an automobile parked in the sun, or in any other area subject to high temperatures.

• If the batteries do 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 can damage your eyes. Should battery fluid get into your eyes accidentally, immediately rinse them with clean tap water and then consult a physician.

• If batteries are to be used by young children, make sure that a responsible adult makes them aware of the precautions and proper handling instructions, and make sure that they handle batteries correctly.

• Should fluid from batteries accidentally get onto clothing or your skin, immediately rinse it off with clean tap water. Prolonged contact with battery fluid can cause skin irritation.

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■ Charger Unit

• 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.

■ AC Adaptor (Option)

• Misuse of the optional AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure you observe the following precautions when using the AC adaptor. — Use only the optional AC adaptor specified for this

camera.

— Use a 100 to 240V AC (50/60Hz) wall outlet as a

power source.

— Never plug the power cord into a wall outlet that is

shared by other devices, or into a shared extension cord.

• Misuse of the AC adaptor can cause it to become damaged, creating the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure you observe the following precautions when using the AC adaptor. — Never place heavy objects on the AC adaptor or

subject it to direct heat.

— Never try to modify the AC adaptor or subject it to

bending.

— Do not twist or pull on the power cord. — Should the power cord or plug ever become

damaged, contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.

• Use the AC adaptor where it will not be splashed with water. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock.

• Do not place a vase or any other container filled with liquid on top of the AC adaptor. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock.

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• Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.

• Misuse of the optional AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure you observe the following precautions when using the AC adaptor. — Never locate the power cord near a stove or other

heating device.

— When unplugging from the wall outlet, grasp the

plug on the AC adaptor power cord. Never pull on

the power cord. — Insert the plug into the wall outlet as far as it will go. — Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet before

leaving the camera unattended for long periods,

such as when leaving on a trip, etc. — At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from

the wall outlet and clean off any dust built up around

the prongs.

■ Battery Life

• The battery lives noted in the User’s Guide are approximate values until power fails, based on use of batteries of recommended brands at temperature 23°C (73°F), and do not guarantee you will be able to achieve operation for the life noted. Actual battery life is greatly affected by the battery brand, battery production date, and ambient temperature.

• Leaving the camera on can run down batteries and cause the low battery warning to appear. Turn off the camera whenever you are not using it.

• Sometimes, the camera may shutdown after the low battery warning appears. If this happens, immediately replace both of the batteries. Leaving low or dead batteries in the camera can lead to battery leakage and data corruption.

• Though you could use alkaline batteries when there are no other types of batteries available, note that the life of alkaline batteries will be very short. Use of rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries or lithium batteries is recommended.

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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 file memory.

— Removing the batteries or memory card from the

camera, or connecting the USB cable to the camera while the camera is performing a record or memory access operation

— Removing the batteries or memory card from the

camera, or connecting the USB cable to the camera while the operation lamp is still flashing after you turn off the camera

— Disconnecting the USB cable or disconnecting the AC

adaptor from the camera while a USB data communication operation is being performed

— Low battery power

* Note that continued use of weak batteries can lead to

malfunction of the camera. Charge the batteries or replace the batteries with new ones as soon as possible after signs of low power appear.

— Other abnormal operations

Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to appear on the monitor screen (page 178). Follow the instructions provided by the message to eliminate the cause of the error.

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 batteries from the camera and leave the battery compartment cover open for a few hours.

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.

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Other

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

• If the exterior of the camera needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.

QUICK START GUIDE

First, charge the batteries!

Charge the rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (HR-3U) that come with the camera (page

33).

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

[CHARGE] lamp lights during charging.

Load the batteries (page 37).

• Note that you can also power the camera using commercially available AA-size lithium batteries and AA-size alkaline batteries.

QUICK START GUIDE

To configure display language and clock settings

• Be sure to configure the following settings before using the camera to record images. (See page 47 for details.)

○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○

Press the power button to turn

on the camera.

Use [], [], [], and [] to select the language you want.

Press [SET] to register the language setting.

Use [], [], [], and [] to

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET].

Use [] and [] to select the city you want, and then press [SET].

Use [] and [] to select the summer time (DST) setting you want, and then press [SET].

Use [] and [] to select the date format setting you want, and then press [SET].

Set the date and the time.

Press [SET] to register the clock settings and exit the setting screen.

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1200

1600

NORMAL

1 / 1000

F2.6

To record an image

Green operation lamp

(See page 51 for details.)

1200

1600

NORMAL

1 / 1000

F2.6

0303/1212/24

Focus frame

Press [ ] (REC).

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.

• When proper focus is achieved, the focus frame turns green and the green operation lamp lights.

Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter release button.

To view a recorded image

(See page 94 for details.)

Press [ ] (PLAY).

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

QUICK START GUIDE

To delete an image

(See page 108 for details.)

2, 3, 4, 5

Press [ ] (PLAY).

Press [] ( ).

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

Use [] and [] to select “Delete”.

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

Press [SET] to delete the image.

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-R41/QV-R51 Digital Camera

The location where the camera is currently storing images you record (page 52)

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 110.

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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

1 Flash Mode indicator

None Auto

Flash Off Flash On

2 Focus Mode indicator

3 White balance indicator

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 BESTSHOT Movie

6 Metering Mode indicator

Multi-pattern Metering Center-weighted

Metering Spot Metering

7 Memory capacity

(Remaining number of storable images)

8 Image size

• QV-R51 2560 ҂ 1920 pixels 2560 ҂ 1712 (3:2)pixels 2048 ҂ 1536 pixels 1600 ҂ 1200 pixels 1280 ҂ 960 pixels

640 ҂ 480 pixels

• QV-R41 2304 ҂ 1712 pixels 2240 ҂ 1680 pixels 2240 ҂ 1488 (3:2)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

GETTING READY

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.

GETTING READY

PLAY mode

12 3

1 PLAY mode file type

Snapshot Movie

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

• QV-R51 2560 ҂ 1920 pixels 2560 ҂ 1712 (3:2)pixels 2048 ҂ 1536 pixels 1600 ҂ 1200 pixels 1280 ҂ 960 pixels

640 ҂ 480 pixels

• QV-R41 2304 ҂ 1712 pixels 2240 ҂ 1680 pixels 2240 ҂ 1488 (3:2)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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