Casio QV-R41, R51 User Manual

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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.

GETTING READY

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.

GETTING READY

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)

IMPORTANT!

• You cannot turn off the monitor screen in the following cases: In the PLAY mode, in the BESTSHOT mode, when not recording in the Movie mode

• You cannot use the [DISP] button to change the contents of the monitor screen while a movie is being recorded.

Histogram

(page 84)

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 172.

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-3U (Rated Capacitance 2100 mAh) (bundled) HR-3U (Rated Capacitance 2300 mAh)

• Two AA-size lithium batteries: FR6

• Two AA-size alkaline batteries: LR6

• Proper operation cannot be guaranteed if you use any

other type of battery other than that noted above.

• When being powered by AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6), the camera may not operate at all at temperatures of 5°C (41°F) or lower.

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).

GETTING READY

■ Household Current

• AC Adaptor: AD-C30

Charging Batteries

You can use the steps below to charge the rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (HR-3U) 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-3U). 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.

GETTING READY

Plug the charger unit into a household power outlet.

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

• Charging will take about four hours.

[CHARGE] lamp

Charger unit

AC power cord

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.

GETTING READY

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.

• 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.

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.

GETTING READY

■ 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.

■ Optional Batteries

Use of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. Rechargeable nickelmetal hydride batteries (HR-3U) is recommended for this camera. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed when other brands of rechargeable batteries are used.

IMPORTANT!

• Never mix two batteries of different brands, ages, or charge levels. Doing so creates the risk of shortened battery life and can even damage the camera.

GETTING READY

To load batteries

Turn off the camera.

Slide the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the camera in the direction indicated by the arrow and then swing it open.

Load batteries as shown in the illustration.

While pressing down at the point indicated by the arrow in the illustration, slide the battery compatment cover closed.

IMPORTANT!

• Use only the included rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries or the specified type of AA-size batteries.

To remove the batteries from the camera

Slide the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the camera in the direction indicated by the arrow and then swing it open.

Carefully tilt the camera until the batteries slide out.

• Take care to avoid dropping the batteries.

GETTING READY

■ Low Battery Indicator

The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on the monitor screen changes as battery power is used. The

indicator means that remaining battery power is low. Note that you will not be able to record images while the battery indicator is . Immediately replace or charge the batteries whenever either of these indicators appears.

Charge Level High Low

Indicator

■ Battery Life Guidelines

The battery life guideline values given below indicate the approximate amount of time at a standard temperature of 23°C (73°F) until power automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not guarantee that the batteries will provide the amount of service indicated. Low temperatures and continued use reduce battery life.

Approximate Battery Life (QV-R41/QV-R51)

Rechargeable

Number of Shots, Continuous Recording* (Recording Time)

Number of Shots, Normal Recording* (Recording Time)

Continuous Playback*

Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries

900 shots

(150 minutes)

240 shots (120 minutes)

250 minutes

Alkaline batteries

240 shots (40 minutes)

50 shots (25 minutes)

130 minutes

• The above approximate guidelines are based on the following battery types:

Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride

:HR-3U (Rated Capacitance 2100 mAh)

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.

Alkaline :LR6 Matsushita Battery Industrial Co., Ltd.

* Battery life varies with brand.

GETTING READY

*1 Continuous Recording Conditions

• Temperature: 23° C (73°F)

• Monitor screen: On

• Flash: Off

• Image recorded about every 10 seconds

*2 Normal Recording Conditions

• Temperature: 23° C (73°F)

• Monitor Screen: On

• Zoom operation between full wide to full telephoto

every 30 seconds, during which two images are recorded, one image with flash; power turned off and back on every time 10 images are recorded.

*3 Continuous Playback Conditions

• Temperature: 23° C (73°F)

• Scroll one image about every 10 seconds

• The above values are based on new batteries 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 Batteries Last Longer

• If you do not need the flash while recording, select (flash off) for the flash mode (page 58).

• Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features (page

44) to protect against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the camera.

GETTING READY

■ Alkaline Battery Life

The actual life of alkaline batteries is affected by a variety of factors, including the battery manufacturer, the amount of time the batteries spend in storage before you use them, temperature while you are recording, and photographic conditions. As a rule, we recommend the use of rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries, which have longer lives than alkaline batteries.

• Alkaline batteries may not provide any operation when the temperature is 5°C (41°F) or lower.

■ Battery Handling Precautions

Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak or explode, 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.

• When loading batteries, make sure their positive (+) and negative (–) ends are facing correctly.

• Never mix new batteries with old ones.

• Never mix batteries of different brands.

• Use only the batteries that are specified for this camera.

• Never try to take batteries apart and always take care to

avoid conditions where their two ends can become connected to each other (shorting). Never expose batteries to heat or throw them into fire.

• Dead batteries are susceptible to leakage, which can cause serious damage to your camera. Remove batteries from the camera as soon as you notice they are dead.

• Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan to use it for more than two weeks.

• The batteries that power the camera normally become warm as you use them.

GETTING READY

Using AC Power

You need to purchase the optionally available AC adaptor (AD-C30) in order to be able to power the camera using AC power.

Connect the AC power cord to the AC adaptor.

Terminal cover

[DC IN 3V]

AC adaptor

AC power cord

Plug

Open the camera’s terminal cover and connect the AC adaptor to the port marked [DC IN 3V].

Plug the AC power cord into an electrical outlet.

NOTE

• 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 AC power cord that matches the configuration of power receptacles in that country.

GETTING READY

■ AC Adaptor Precautions

• Be sure to turn off power before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.

• Always turn camera power off before disconnecting the AC adaptor, even if the camera has batteries installed. If you don’t, 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.

• 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 AC 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

■ To turn on the camera

Press the power button, [ ] (REC) button, or [ ] (PLAY) button. This will cause the green operation lamp to light momentarily, and then power will turn on. The mode the camera enters depends on which button you pressed to turn it on.

To enter this mode at startup:

REC PLAY

Power button

Press this button to turn on the camera:

Power button or [ ] (REC) button [

] (PLAY) button

Green operation lamp

[ ] (PLAY)

[ ] (REC)

GETTING READY

NOTES

• Pressing [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera enters the REC mode, while pressing [ ] (PLAY) enters the PLAY mode.

• Pressing [ ] (PLAY) while in the REC mode switches to the PLAY mode. The lens retracts about 10 seconds after switching modes.

IMPORTANT!

• If camera power is turned off by the Auto Power Off feature, press the power button, [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) to turn it back on again.

• Pressing the power button or [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera also causes the lens to extend. Take care to any interference with the lens operation or allowing anything to strike the lens when it is extended.

■ To turn off the camera

Press the power button to turn off the camera.

NOTE

• You can setup the camera so it does not turn on when you press the [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) button, or to turn off when you press the [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) button. For details, see “Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Buttons Power On/Off Functions” on page 134.

GETTING READY

Configuring Power Saving Settings

You can configure the settings described below to conserve battery power.

Sleep : Automatically turns off the monitor screen

Auto Power Off : Turns off power if you do not perform any

Turn on the camera.

Press [MENU].

Use [] and [] to select the “Set Up” tab.

Use [] and [] to select the feature whose setting you want to configure, and then press [].

if no operation is performed for a specified amount of time in the REC mode. Performing any button operation causes the monitor screen to turn back on.

operation for a specified amount of time.

● See page 45 for information about how to use menus.

To configure this feature: Select this setting: Sleep Sleep Auto Power Off Auto Power Off

Use [] and [] to change the currently selected setting, and then press [SET].

• Available Sleep settings are: “30 sec”, “1 min”, “2 min”, and “Off”.

• Available Auto Power Off settings are: “2 min” and “5 min”.

• 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 in the following cases.

— When the camera is connected to a computer or

some other device through the USB cable

GETTING READY

Using the On-screen Menus

Pressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screen that you can use to perform various operations. The menu that appears depends on whether you are in the REC mode or the PLAY mode. The following shows an example menu procedure in the REC mode.

Press the power button or the [ ] (REC) button.

• If you want to enter the PLAY mode instead, press the [ ] (PLAY) button.

[ ]

Power button

Press [MENU].

[][

[MENU]

[SET]

][][

Tab



]

Settings

Selection cursor (indicates the currently selected item)

GETTING READY

● 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

Exit the menu screen

Do this: Press [] and [].

Press [].

Press [].

Press [] and [].

Press [] or press [SET].

Press [] and [].

Press [SET].

Press [].

Press the [MENU] button.

Press [] or [] to select the tab you want, and then press [SET] to move the selection cursor from the tab to the settings.

Use [] and [] to select the feature whose setting you want to configure, and then press [].

• Instead of pressing [], you could also press [SET].

Use [] and [] to change the currently

Example: To select the

“REC Mode” item.

selected setting.

GETTING READY

Perform one of the following operations to apply the setting you configured.

To do this: Apply the setting and exit

the menu screen. Apply the setting and

return to feature selection in step 4.

Apply the setting and return to tab selection in step 3.

• See “Menu Reference” on page 170 for more information about menus.

Perform this key operation:

Press [SET].

Press [].

1. Press [].

2. Use [] to move back up to tab selection.

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 Style

• Date and time

Note that the current date and time settings are used by the camera to generate the date and time that are stored along with image data, etc.

GETTING READY

IMPORTANT!

• The camera’s clock settings are cleared whenever power is totally cut off. This can happen if the batteries go 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.

• The current date and time settings will be cleared if the batteries remain dead without being charged for about two days.

• 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.

To configure display language and clock settings

Press the power button, the [ ] (REC) or the [ ] (PLAY) button to turn on the camera.

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

: Japanese English : English Français : French Deutsch : German Español : Spanish Italiano : Italian Português : Portuguese

: Chinese (Complex)

: Chinese (Simplified)

: Korean

GETTING READY

Use [], [], [], and [] to select the geographical area where you live, and then press [SET].

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

Use [] and [] to select the name of the city where you live, and then press [SET].

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

When you want to do this: Keep time using summer time

(Daylight Saving Time) Keep time using standard time

Select this setting:

Off

Example: December 24, 2003

To display the date like this: 03/12/24 24/12/03 12/24/03

Select this format: YY/MM/DD DD/MM/YY MM/DD/YY

GETTING READY

Set the current date and the time.

To do this: Change the setting at the current

cursor location Move the cursor between settings Toggle between 12-hour and 24-

hour timekeeping

Press [SET] to register the settings and exit

Do this:

Press [] and [].

Press [] and [].

Press [DISP].

the setting screen.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image.

Recording an Image

Aiming the Camera

Use both hands to hold the camera still when shooting an image. Holding the camera with one hand increases the chance of movement, which can blur your images.

• Horizontal Hold the camera still in both hands, with your arms firmly against your sides.

• Vertical When holding the camera vertically, make sure that the flash is above the lens. Hold the camera still with both hands.

IMPORTANT!

• Make sure your fingers or the strap does not block the flash or lens.

Flash

Lens

NOTE

• Your image will be blurred if you move the camera when pressing the shutter release button. Press the shutter release button carefully, taking care that there is no camera movement. This is especially important when available lighting is low, which slows down the shutter speed.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

1200

1600

NORMAL

Recording an Image

Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed in accordance with the brightness of the subject. Images you record are stored in the camera’s built-in memory, or to a memory card if you have one loaded in the camera.

• When an optionally available SD memory card or MultiMediaCard (MMC) is loaded in the camera, images are stored on the card (page 136).

Press the power button or the [ ] (REC) button to turn on the camera.

[ ]

Power button

• This causes an image or a message to appear on the monitor screen.

• This enters the REC mode for image recording.

• If the camera is in the PLAY mode when it turns on,

the message “There are no files” will appear if you do not have any images stored in memory yet. In addition, the icon will be visible at the top of the display. If this happens, press [ ] (REC) to enter the REC mode.

Compose the image on the monitor screen so the main subject is within the focus frame.

• The focusing range of the camera in the Auto Focus mode is approximately 60cm (23.6˝) to infinity (∞) (page 67).

• You can compose images using either the monitor screen or the optical viewfinder (page 55).

• When using the optical viewfinder to compose images, you can use the [DISP] button to turn off the monitor screen and conserve battery power (page

31).

Focus frame

1200

1600

NORMAL

0303/1212/24

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

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.

Shutter release button

After making sure that the image is focused properly, press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to record.

• The number of images that can be stored in memory depends on the resolution setting you are using (pages 63, 180).

Shutter release button

• You can tell whether the image is focused by observing the focus frame and the 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

Green operation lamp

It means this:

The image is in focus.

The image is not in focus.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording Precautions

• Never open the battery compartment 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 file 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.

• When “Auto” is selected for the ISO sensitivity setting (page 86), 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.

• When recording a dimly lit subject while “Auto” is selected for the ISO sensitivity setting (page 86), the camera increases sensitivity and uses a slower shutter speed. Because of this, you need to guard against camera movement if you have flash turned off (page 58).

• If unwanted light is shining on the lens, shade the lens with your hand when recording the image.

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 70) or manual focus (page 69).

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

About the REC Mode Monitor Screen

• The image shown on the monitor screen in the REC 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 in file memory has much better resolution and detail than the REC mode monitor screen image.

• Certain levels of subject brightness can cause the response of the REC mode monitor screen to slow down, which causes some static noise in the monitor screen image.

Using the Optical Viewfinder

You can conserve battery power by turning off the camera’s monitor screen (page 31) and using the optical viewfinder to compose images.

Viewfinder frameShort distance

to subject

IMPORTANT!

• The frame that is visible inside of the viewfinder indicates the image recorded at a distance of about one meter (3.3´). When the subject is closer than one meter, 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.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Using Zoom

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

Optical Zoom

The range of the optical zoom factor is shown below.

Optical Zoom Factor Range: 1X to 3X

In the REC mode, slide the zoom controller left or right to change the zoom factor.

To do this: Zoom out Zoom in

(1X to 1.2X in the Macro Mode)

Zoom Controller

Slide the zoom controller in this direction:

(Wide Angle) (Telephoto)

Zoom out Zoom in

Record the image.

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).

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

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.

Digital Zoom Factor Range: 3X to 12X

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Use [] and [] to select the “REC” tab.

Use [] and [] to select “Digital Zoom”, and then press [].

Use [] and [] to select “On”, and then press [SET].

• Selecting “Off” disables digital zoom.

(in combination with optical zoom)

Slide the zoom

Digital zoom indicator

controller 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.

• Switching to digital zoom causes the zoom indicator to appear on the monitor screen. The zoom indicator shows the current approximate zoom factor.

Optical Zoom

1X 3X 12X

Record the image.

Current zoom factor

Zoom indicator

Digital

Zoom

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

IMPORTANT!

• Digital zoom is disabled whenever the monitor screen is turned off (page 31).

• Using digital zoom can cause degradation of the recorded image.

Using the Flash

Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Press [] ( ) to select the flash mode.

• Each press of [] ( ) cycles through the flash mode settings shown below on the monitor screen.

Flash mode indicator

[



] ( )

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

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) In this case, the flash fires automatically when required

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 pre-flashes, 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.

■ 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 preflash 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 redeye reduction.

• Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people in the image are looking directly at the camera during the pre-flash. Before pressing the shutter release button, call out to the subjects so they all look at the camera while the pre-flash operation is performed.

• Red-eye reduction may not work very well if the subjects are located far away from the camera.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

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

When the red operation lamp is this:

Flashing Lit

It means this:

Flash unit is charging Flash unit is ready to fire

Red operation lamp

Changing the Flash Intensity Setting

Perform the following steps to change the flash intensity setting.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Use [] and [] to select the “REC” tab.

Use [] and [] to select “Flash Intensity”,

and then press [].

Use [] and [] to 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

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

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.

• You may not be able to achieve the desired results using a flash if the subject is too close or too far away.

• 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. 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 batteries as soon as possible.

• When the red-eye reduction mode ( ) is selected, flash intensity is adjusted automatically in accordance with the exposure. The flash may not fire at all when the subject is brightly lit.

Flash

• Using flash in combination with another light source (daylight, fluorescent light, etc.) can result in abnormal image colors.

• Use of the flash along with wide angle zoom (page 56) or the Macro mode (page 68) can cause the light of the flash to become blocked, which can produce unwanted shadows in your image. Shadows may be particularly noticeable when using the flash with the Macro mode.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Using the Self-timer

The self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10second 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.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Use [] and [] to select the “REC” tab.

Use [] and [] to select “Self-timer”, and then press [].

Use [] and [] to select the self-timer time you want to use, and then press [SET].

• Selecting “Off” in step 4 disables the self-timer.

To do this: Specify a 10-second self-timer Specify a 2-second self-timer Specify Triple Self-timer Disable the self-timer

• With the Triple Self-timer, the camera records a series of three images in the sequence described below.

1. The camera performs a 10-second countdown

and then records the first image.

2. The camera prepares to record the next image.

The amount of time required for preparation depends on the camera’s current “Size” and “Quality” settings, the type of memory (built-in or card) you are using for image storage, and whether or not the flash is charging.

3. After preparation is complete, the indicator “1sec”

appears on the monitor screen, and another image is recorded one second later.

4. Steps 2 and 3 are repeated once more to record

the third image.

Select this setting:

10 sec 2 sec X3 Off

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Record the image.

• 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 “2 sec” self-timer setting is best when shooting with a slow shutter speed, because it helps to avoid blurring of images due to hand movement.

• In the case of the Triple Self-timer, the indicator “1sec” appears on the monitor screen between the recording of each image, indicating an interval of about one second between image recording. The actual amount of time required between images depends on the camera’s current “Size” and “Quality” settings, as well as the type of memory being used and whether or not the flash is being used.

Self-timer lamp

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

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Use [] and [] to select the “REC” tab.

Use [] and [] to select “Size”, and then press [].

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

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

640 x 480 : 640 x 480 pixels

• QV-R41 2304 x 1712 : 2304 x 1712 pixels 2240 x 1680 : 2240 x 1680 pixels 2240 x 1488 (3:2) :2240 x 1488 (3:2) pixels 1600 x 1200 : 1600 x 1200 pixels 1280 x 960 : 1280 x 960 pixels

640 x 480 : 640 x 480 pixels

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

NOTES

• If you plan to make large prints of your images or otherwise use them in applications where highresolution is your top priority, select the “2560 x 1920” (QV-R51) or “2304 x 1712” (QV-R41) image size.

• If you plan to send images as e-mail attachments or otherwise use them in applications where data economy is your top priority, select the “640 x 480” image size.

• Selecting the “2560 x 1712 (3:2)” (QV-R51) or “2240 x 1488 (3:2)” (QV-R41) image size records images with a 3:2 (vertical : horizontal) aspect ratio, which is optimal for printing on paper with an aspect ratio of 3:2.

To specify image quality

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Use [] and [] to select the “REC” tab.

Use [] and [] to select “Quality”, and then press [].

Use [] and [] to select the setting you want, 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

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

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 28, 180).

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

This section describes other powerful features and functions that are available for recording.

Selecting the Focus Mode

You can select one of four different focus modes: Auto Focus, Macro, Infinity, and Manual.

In the REC mode, press [] ( ).

• Each press of [] ( ) cycles thorough the focus mode settings shown below on the monitor screen.

Focus mode indicator

[] ( )

To set up the camera to do this: Focus automatically (Auto Focus) Perform close-up focus (Macro) Perform infinity focus (Infinity) Focus manually (Manual Focus)

Select this setting: None

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

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Using Auto Focus

As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter release button down half way. The following is the Auto Focus range.

Range: Approximately 60cm to ∞ (23.6˝ to ∞)

Keep pressing [] ( ) until there is no focus mode indicator on the display.

Compose the image so the main subject is within the focus frame, and then press the shutter release button half way.

• You can tell whether the image is focused by observing the focus frame and the green operation lamp.

Focus frame

Green operation lamp

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When you see this: Green focus frame

Green operation lamp Red focus frame

Flashing green operation lamp

Press the shutter release button the rest of

It means this:

The image is focused.

The image is not in focus.

the way to record the image.

■ Specifying the Auto Focus Area

You can use the following procedure to change the Auto Focus area used in the Auto Focus Mode and the Macro Mode. Note that the configuration of the focus frame changes in accordance with the Auto Focus area you select.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

On the “REC” tab, select “AF Area”, and then press [].

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

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

For this type of Auto Focus area: Very limited range in the center of the

screen

• This setting works well with focus lock (page 70).

Automatic selection of the focus area where the subject closest to the camera is located

• With this setting, a wide focus frame, which contains seven focus points, appears on the monitor screen first. When you press the shutter release button half way, the camera automatically selects the focus point where the subject closest to the camera is located, and a focus frame appears at that point.

• This setting works well for group photos.

• Spot • Multi

Select this:

Spot

Multi

Focus frameFocus frame

Using the Macro Mode

The Macro mode lets you focus automatically on close up subjects. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter release button down half way. The following is the focus range in the Macro mode.

Range: Approximately 10cm to 70cm (3.9˝ to 27.6˝)

Keep pressing [] ( ) until the focus mode indicator shows “ ”.

Record the image.

• The focus and image recording operations are identical to those in the Auto Focus mode.

• You can tell whether the image is focused by observing the focus frame and the green operation lamp. The indications of the focus frame and green operation lamp are the same as those in the Auto Focus mode.

IMPORTANT!

• In the Macro mode, the optical zoom range is 1X to

1.2X.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using the Infinity Mode

Use this mode when recording scenery and other faraway images.

Keep pressing [] ( ) until the focus mode indicator shows “ ”.

Record the image.

Using Manual Focus

With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of an image manually. The following shows focus ranges in the Macro mode for two optical zoom factors.

Optical Zoom Factor

1X 3X

Keep pressing [] (

Approximate Focus Range

10cm (3.9˝) to infinity (∞)

60cm (23.6˝) to infinity (∞)

) until the focus mode indicator shows “MF”.

• At this point, a

boundary also appears on the display, indicating the part of the image that will be used for manual focus.

Boundary

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

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While watching the image on the monitor screen, use [] and [] to focus.

Manual focus position

To do this: Focus out on the subject Focus in on the subject

• Pressing [] or [] causes the area inside of the boundary displayed in step 1 to fill the monitor screen momentarily to aid in focus. The normal image reappears a short while later.

Record the image.

IMPORTANT!

• In the Manual Focus mode, the [] and [] keys adjust focus, even if you used key customization to assign other functions to them (page 91).

Do this: Press []. Press [].

Using Focus Lock

Focus lock is a technique you can use to focus on a subject that is not located within the focus frame when you record an image. You can use focus lock in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro mode ( ).

Using the monitor screen, compose the image so the main subject is within the focus frame, and then press the shutter release button half way.

Focus frame

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Keeping the shutter release button half way down, recompose the image as you like.

• This locks the focus on the subject that is currently within the focus frame.

When the image is composed the way you want, press the shutter release button the rest of the way to record it.

• The focus and image recording operations are identical to those in the Auto Focus mode.

NOTE

• Locking the focus also locks the exposure.

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Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)

Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure setting (EV value) manually to adjust for the lighting of your subject. This feature helps to achieve better results when recording a backlit subject, a strongly lit subject indoors, or

a subject that is against a dark background.

EV Shift Range: –2.0EV to +2.0EV Steps: 1/3EV

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “EV Shift”, and then press [].

Exposure compensation value

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Use [] and [] to change the exposure compensation value, and then press [SET].

• Pressing [SET] registers the displayed value.

EV value

Up : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best

used for light-colored subjects and backlight subjects.

Down : Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best

for dark-color subjects and for shooting outdoors on a clear day.

• To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes

0.0.

Record the image.

IMPORTANT!

• When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation.

NOTES

• Performing an EV shift operation causes the metering mode to switch automatically to center weighted metering. Returning the EV shift value to

0.0 causes the metering mode to change back to multi-pattern metering.

• You can use key customization (page 91) to configure the camera to perform exposure compensation whenever you press [] or [] while in the REC mode.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Adjusting White Balance

The wavelengths of the light produced by various light sources (sunlight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types, so the colors of an image appear more natural.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “White Balance”, and then press [].

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

When shooting under these conditions: Normal conditions Outdoor daylight Shade Incandescent light bulb

(reddish tinge) Fluorescent light (greenish tinge) Difficult lighting that requires manual

control (See “Adjusting White Balance Manually”.)

NOTES

• Selecting “Manual” changes white balance to the settings achieved the last time a manual white balance operation was performed.

• You can use the key customization feature (page 91) to configure the camera so the white balance setting changes whenever you press [] or [] while in the REC mode.

Select this setting:

Auto

Manual

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Adjusting White Balance Manually

Under some light sources, automatic white balance under the “Auto” setting can take a long time to complete. Also, the auto white balance range (color temperature range) is limited. Manual white balance helps to ensure that colors are recorded correctly for a particular light source. Note that you must perform manual white balance under the same conditions you will be shooting under. You must also have a white piece of paper or other similar object on hand in order to perform manual white balance.

Point the camera at a white piece of paper or similar object under the lighting conditions for which you want to set the white balance, and then press the shutter release button.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “White Balance”, and then press [].

Use [] and [] to select “Manual”.

• This causes the object you last used to adjust manual white balance to appear on the monitor screen.

A white piece of paper

• This starts the white balance adjustment procedure. The message “Complete” appears on the monitor screen after white balance adjustment is complete.

• Dim lighting or pointing the camera at a dark colored object while performing manual white balance adjustment can cause the procedure to take a long time to complete.

Press [SET].

• This registers the white balance settings and returns to the REC mode.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using the BESTSHOT Mode

Selecting one of the 21 BESTSHOT scenes automatically sets up the camera for recording a similar type of image.

■ Example Sample Scene

• Portrait • Scenery

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [].

Use [] and [] to select “ BESTSHOT”, and then press [SET].

• This enters the BESTSHOT mode and displays a sample scene.

Use [] and [] to select the sample scene you want, and then press [SET].

• Night Scene • Night Scene Portrait

Record the image.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

IMPORTANT!

• Sample scene number 4 is Coupling Shot scene (page 79). Sample scene number 5 is a Pre-shot scene (page 81).

• BESTSHOT scenes were not recorded using this camera. They are provided as samples only.

• Images recorded using a BESTSHOT scene may not produce the results you expected due to shooting conditions and other factors.

• After selecting a BESTSHOT scene, you can change to a different one by using [] and [] to scroll through available scenes. When the one you want is displayed, press [SET].

• You can change the camera settings that are made when you select a BESTSHOT scene. Note, however, that the BESTSHOT settings revert to their defaults when you select another BESTSHOT scene, change the recording mode, or turn off the camera.

• Noise reduction processing is performed automatically when you are recording a night scene, fireworks, or other image that requires slow shutter speeds. Because of this, it takes longer to record images at lower shutter speeds.

NOTE

• You can use the key customization feature (page 91) to configure the camera to enter the BESTSHOT mode whenever you press [] or [] while in the REC mode. Operation guidance and the currently selected BESTSHOT scene appear on the display for about two seconds after you enter the BESTSHOT mode this way, or if the camera is in the BESTSHOT mode when you turn it on.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup

You can use the procedure below to save the setup of an image you recorded for later recall when you need it again. Recalling a setup you save automatically sets up the camera accordingly.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [].

Use [] and [] to select “ BESTSHOT”, and then press [SET].

• This enters the BESTSHOT mode and displays a sample scene.

Use [] and [] to display “Register User Scene”.

Press [SET].

Use [] and [] to display the image whose setup you want to register as a BESTSHOT scene.

Use [] and [] to select “Save”, and then press [SET].

• This registers the setup.

• Now you can use the

procedure on page 75 to select your user setup for recording.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

IMPORTANT!

• Setups that you register as BESTSHOT sample scenes are located after the built-in sample scenes.

• When a BESTSHOT user setup is recalled, the monitor screen in step 4 of the procedure on page 77 displays the text “Register User Scene”.

• Note that formatting the built-in memory (page 135) deletes all BESTSHOT user setups.

NOTES

• The following are the settings that are included in a BESTSHOT user setup: focus mode, EV shift value, filter, metering mode, white balance mode, flash intensity, sharpness, saturation, contrast, flash mode, and ISO sensitivity.

• Note that images recorded with this camera only can be used to create a BESTSHOT user setup.

• You can have up to 999 BESTSHOT user setups in the camera’s built-in memory at one time.

• You can check the current setup of a scene by displaying the various setting menus.

• When you register a BESTSHOT user setup, it is automatically assigned a file name using one of the formats shown below, depending on your camera model.

QV-R41: UQR41nnn.JPE (n = 0 to 9) QV-R51: UQR51nnn.JPE (n = 0 to 9)

■ To delete a BESTSHOT user setup

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [].

Use [] and [] to select “ BESTSHOT”, and then press [SET].

• This enters the BESTSHOT mode and displays a sample scene.

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

Press [] ( ) to delete the user setup.

• You can also delete a user setup by using your computer to delete its file in the “SCENE” folder in the camera’s built-in memory (page 153).

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot)

The Coupling Shot mode lets you record images of two people and combine them into a single image. This makes it possible for you to include yourself in group images, even when there is no one else around to record the image for you. Coupling Shot is available in the BESTSHOT mode (page 75).

• Combined Images

• First Image This is the part

• Second

Image

of the image that does not include the person who is recording the first image.

Making sure that the background of the image is aligned correctly, record the image of the person who recorded the first image.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [].

Use [] and [] to select “ BESTSHOT”, and then press [SET].

Use [] and [] to select “Coupling Shot”, and then press [SET].

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Align the focus frame on the monitor screen with the subject you want on the left side of the image.

Focus frame

• While “Coupling Shot” is selected, the “AF Area” (page 67) setting automatically becomes “Spot”.

Press the shutter release button to record the left side of the image.

• The focus, exposure, white balance, zoom, and flash settings are fixed for this type of image.

Next, align the focus frame with the subject you want in the right side of the image, taking care to align the actual background with the semi-transparent image of the

Semi-transparent image

background of the first image, which is shown on the monitor screen.

• Pressing [MENU] any time after step 5 of the above procedure cancels the first image and returns to step

When everything is aligned correctly, record the right side of the image.

IMPORTANT!

• Coupling Shot temporarily uses file memory to store data. You may get an error during Coupling Shot recording if there is not enough file memory available to store the required data. If this happens, delete images you no longer need and try again.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot)

Pre-shot helps you get the background you want, even if you need to ask someone else to record the image for you. Basically, Pre-shot is a two-step process.

1. You compose the background you want and press the shutter release button, which causes a semi-transparent image of the background to remain on the monitor screen.

2. Ask someone else to record a shot of you against your original background, telling them to compose the image by using the semi-transparent monitor screen image as a guide.

• The camera stores the image produced by step 2 only.

• Depending on how the image is actually composed in

step 2, its background may not be exactly the same as the one you composed in step 1.

Note that Pre-shot is available in the BESTSHOT mode only (page 75).

• Freeze the background on the monitor screen.

• Record the image, using the background on the monitor screen as a guide.

• This records the image.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [].

Use [] and [] to select “ BESTSHOT”, and then press [SET].

Use [] and [] to select “Pre-shot”, and then press [SET].

Freeze the background on the monitor screen.

• Though a semi-transparent image of the background appears on the monitor screen in step 6, the background image is not saved in memory at this time.

• The focus, exposure, white balance, zoom, and flash settings are fixed for this type of image.

Next, align the focus frame with the subject, composing the subject with the semi-transparent background shown on the monitor screen.

• Pressing [MENU] any time after step 4 of the above procedure cancels the background image and returns to step 5.

When everything is aligned correctly, record the image.

• This records the image composed on the monitor screen in step 6. The reference background image is not recorded.

Semi-transparent image

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using the Movie Mode

You can record movies up to 60 seconds long.

• File Format: AVI AVI format conforms to the Motion JPEG format promoted by the Open DML Group.

• Image Size: 320 x 240 pixels

• Movie File Size: Approximately 150KB/second

• Maximum Movie Length — One Movie: 60 seconds — Total Movie Time:

60 seconds with built-in memory; 410 seconds with 64MB SD memory card

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [왘].

Use [왖] and [왔] to

Remaining capacity

select “ Movie”, and then press [SET].

• “Remaining capacity” shows how many 60second movies can still be recorded to memory.

Remaining recording time

Point the camera at

Movie recording indicator

the subject and then press the shutter release button.

• Movie recording continues for 60 seconds, or until you stop it by pressing the shutter release button again.

• The remaining recording time value counts down on the monitor screen as you record.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

• When movie recording is complete, the movie file is stored in file memory.

• To cancel storage of the movie file, use [] to select “Delete” while file storage is being performed, and

then press [SET].

IMPORTANT!

• The flash does not fire in the Movie mode.

Using the Histogram

You can use the [DISP] button to display a histogram on the monitor screen. The histogram lets you check exposure conditions as you record images (page 31). You can also display the histogram of a recorded image in the PLAY mode.

Histogram

A histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an image in terms of the number of pixels. The vertical axis indicates the number of pixels, while the horizontal axis indicates lightness. You can use the histogram to determine whether an image includes the shadowing (left side), mid tones (center), and highlighting (right) required to bring out sufficient image detail. If the histogram appears too lopsided for some reason, you can use EV shift (exposure compensation) to move it left or right in order to achieve better balance. Optimum exposure can be achieved by correcting exposure so the graph is as close to the center as possible.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

• When the histogram is too far to the left, it means that there are too many dark pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is dark. A histogram that is too far to the left may result in “black out” of the dark areas of an image.

• When the histogram is too far to the right, it means that there are too many light pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is light. A histogram that is too far to the right may result in “white out” of the light areas of an image.

• A centered histogram indicates that there is good distribution of light pixels and dark pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is at optimal lightness.

IMPORTANT!

• Note that the above histograms are shown for illustrative purposes only. You may not be able to achieve exactly the same shapes for particular subjects.

• A centered histogram does not necessarily guarantee optimum exposure. The recorded image may be over-exposed or under-exposed, even though its histogram is centered.

• You may not be able to achieve an optimum histogram configuration due to the limitations of EV shift.

• Use of the flash as well as certain shooting conditions can cause the histogram to indicate exposure that is different from the actual exposure of the image when it was recorded.

• This histogram does not appear when you are using Coupling Shot (page 79).

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

REC Mode Camera Settings

The following are the settings you can make before recording an image using a REC mode.

• ISO sensitivity • Grid on/off

• Metering • Image Review on/off

• Color filtering • L/R key setting

• Saturation • Power on default settings

• Contrast • Resetting the camera

• Sharpness

NOTE

• You can also configure the settings listed below. See the referenced pages for more information. — Size and Quality (page 63) — White Balance (page 73) — Flash Intensity (page 60) — Digital Zoom (page 57) — AF Area (page 67)

Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].

• QV-R51

To get this: Conforms to ISO 50 Conforms to ISO 100 Conforms to ISO 200 Conforms to ISO 400 Automatic sensitivity selection

• QV-R41

To get this: Conforms to ISO 64 Conforms to ISO 125 Conforms to ISO 250 Conforms to ISO 500 Automatic sensitivity selection

Select this setting: ISO 50 ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 Auto

Select this setting: ISO 64 ISO 125 ISO 250 ISO 500 Auto

Specifying ISO Sensitivity

Use the following procedure to select the ISO sensitivity setting that suits the type of image you are recording.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “ISO”, and then press [왘].

IMPORTANT!

• Increasing ISO sensitivity can cause static to appear inside an image. Select the ISO sensitivity setting that suits your shooting needs.

• Using a high ISO sensitivity setting along with the flash to shoot a nearby subject may result in improper illumination of the subject.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Metering Mode

Use the following procedure to specify multi-pattern metering, spot metering, or center-weighted metering as the metering mode.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “Metering”, and then press [].

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

Multi (Multi-pattern):

Multi-pattern metering divides the image into sections and measures the light in each section for a balanced exposure reading. The camera automatically determines shooting conditions according to the measured lighting pattern, and makes exposure settings accordingly. This type of metering provides error-free exposure settings for a wide range of shooting conditions.

Center weighted (Center-weighted):

Center-weighted metering measures light concentrating on the center of the focus area. Use this metering method when you want to exert some control over exposure, without leaving settings totally up to the camera.

Spot (Spot):

Spot metering takes readings at a very small area. Use this metering method when you want exposure to be set according to the brightness of a particular subject, without it being affected by surrounding conditions.

IMPORTANT!

• When “Multi” is selected as the metering mode, certain procedures cause the metering mode setting to change automatically as described below.

• Changing the exposure compensation setting (page

71) to a value other than 0.0 changes the metering mode setting to “Center Weighted.” The metering mode changes back to “Multi” when you return the exposure compensation setting to 0.0.

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Using the Filter Function

The camera’s filter function lets you alter the tint of an image when you record it.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “Filter”, and then press [].

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

• Available filter settings are: Off, B/W, Sepia, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Purple

IMPORTANT!

• Using the camera’s filter feature produces the same effect as attaching a color filter to the lens.

Specifying Color Saturation

Use the following procedure to control the intensity of the image you are recording.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “Saturation”, and then press [].

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

To get this: High color saturation (intensity) Normal color saturation (intensity) Low color saturation (intensity)

Select this setting: High Normal Low

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Specifying Contrast

Use this procedure to adjust the relative difference between the light areas and dark areas of the image you are recording.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “Contrast”, and then press [].

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

To get this: High contrast Normal contrast Low contrast

Select this setting: High Normal Low

Specifying Outline Sharpness

Use the following procedure to control the sharpness of image outlines.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “Sharpness”, and then press [].

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

To get this: High sharpness Normal sharpness Low sharpness

Select this setting: Hard Normal Soft

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off

You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you compose images and ensure that the camera is straight when recording.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “Grid”, and then press [].

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

To do this: Display the grid Hide the grid

Select this setting: On Off

Turning Image Review On and Off

Image review displays an image on the monitor screen as soon as you record it. Use the following procedure to turn image review on and off.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “Review”, and then press [].

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

To do this: Display images on the monitor

screen for about one second immediately after they are recorded

Do not display images immediately after they are recorded

Select this setting:

Off

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Assigning Functions to the [] and [] Keys

A “key customization” feature lets you configure the [] and [] keys so they change camera settings whenever they are pressed in the REC mode. After you configure the [] and [] keys, you can change the setting assigned to them without going through the menu screen.

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Select the “REC” tab, select “L/R Key”, and then press [].

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

When you want to assign this function to [] and [] keys:

Recording mode

• [ ] and [] cycle through recording modes: Snapshot, BESTSHOT, Movie (page 170).

EV shift

• [ ] decreases compensation, [] increases compensation (page 71).

White balance setting

• [ ] and [] cycle through white balance settings (page 73).

ISO sensitivity

• [ ] and [] cycle through ISO sensitivity settings (page 86).

Self-timer mode

• [ ] and [] cycle through self-timer modes (page 62).

No function assigned

NOTE

• The initial default setting is “REC Mode”.

Select this:

REC Mode

EV Shift

White Balance

ISO

Self-timer

Off

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Specifying Power On Default Settings

The camera’s “mode memory” feature lets you specify the power on default settings individually for the REC mode, flash mode, focus mode, white balance mode, ISO sensitivity, AF Area, metering mode, flash intensity, digital zoom mode, manual focus position, and zoom position. Turning on mode memory for a mode tells the camera to remember the status of that mode when you turn off the camera, and restore it the next time you turn the camera back on. When mode memory is turned off, the camera automatically restores the initial factory default setting for the applicable mode. The following table shows what happens when you turn mode memory on or off for each mode.

Function

REC Mode

Flash

Focus

White Balance

ISO

AF Area

Metering

Flash Intensity

Digital Zoom

MF Position

Zoom Position*

Setting when camera is turned off

* Only the optical zoom position is remembered.

Off

Snapshot

Auto

Spot

Multi

Normal

Last Auto Focus position that was in effect before you switched to manual focus

(Wide Angle)

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

In the REC mode, press [MENU].

Use [] and [] to select the “Memory” tab.

Use [] and [] to select the item you want to change, and then press [].

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

To do this: Turn on mode memory so settings

are restored at power on Turn off mode memory so settings

are initialized at power on

IMPORTANT!

• Note that BESTSHOT mode settings take priority over mode memory settings. If you turn the camera off while in the BESTSHOT mode, the camera’s Flash, White Balance, and ISO Sensitivity will be configured according to the BESTSHOT sample scene when you turn it back on again, regardless of mode memory on/off setting.

• If you turn the camera off while in the Movie mode, the flash will be turned off when you turn the camera back on again, regardless of mode memory on/off setting.

Select this setting:

Off

Resetting the Camera

Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera’s settings to their initial defaults as shown under “Menu Reference” on page 170.

In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU].

Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Reset”, and then press [].

Use [] and [] to select “Reset”, and then press [SET].

• To cancel the procedure without resetting, select “Cancel” and press [SET].

PLAYBACK

You can use the camera’s built-in monitor screen to view images after you record them.

Basic Playback Operation

Use the following procedure to scroll through files stored in the camera’s memory.

Press [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera.

• This enters the PLAY mode.

• This causes an image or a message to appear on the monitor screen.

Use [] (forward) or [] (back) to scroll through files on the monitor screen.

[ ]

NOTES

• Holding down [] or [] scrolls images at high speed.

• In order to allow for faster playback image scrolling, the image that initially appears on the monitor screen is a preview image, which is of somewhat lower quality than the actual display image. The actual display image appears a short while after the preview image. This does not apply to images copied from another digital camera.

PLAYBACK

Zooming the Display Image

Perform the following procedure to zoom the image currently on the monitor screen up to four times its normal size.

In the PLAY mode, use [] and [] to display the image you want.

Slide the zoom controller towards to enlarge the image.

• This displays an indicator that shows the current zoom factor.

• You can toggle between the zoomed image and normal image by pressing [DISP].

Current zoom factor

Use [], [], [], and [] to shift the image up, down, left, or right.

Press [MENU] to return the image to its original size.

IMPORTANT!

• You cannot enlarge a movie image.

• Depending on the original size of the recorded

image, you may not be able to zoom a display image the full four times its normal size.

PLAYBACK

Resizing an Image

You can use the following procedure to change an image to one of the three sizes.

1600 x 1200-pixel UXGA size 1280 x 960-pixel SXGA size

640 x 480-pixel VGA size

• VGA is the optimum image size for attachment to e-mail messages or incorporation into Web pages.

In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].

Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Resize”, and then press [].

Use [] and [] to scroll through images and display the one you want to resize.

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

To do this: Resize to 1600 x 1200 pixels (UXGA) Resize to 1280 x 960 pixels (SXGA) Resize to 640 x 480 pixels (VGA) Cancel the resizing operation

Select this: 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Cancel

PLAYBACK

IMPORTANT!

• Resizing an image creates a new file that contains the image in the size you select. The file with the original image also remains in memory.

• Images smaller than 640 x 480 pixels cannot be resized.

• An image recorded using the 2560 x 1712 (3:2) pixel size (QV-R51) and the 2240 x 1488 (3:2) pixel size (QV-R41) cannot be resized.

• Note that you can resize snapshots recorded with this camera only.

• If the message “This function is not supported for this file.” appears, it means that the current image cannot be resized.

• The resize operation cannot be performed if there is not enough memory to store the resized image.

• When you display a resized image on the camera’s monitor screen, the date and time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was resized.

Cropping an Image

Use the following procedure when you want to crop a portion of an enlarged image and use the remaining part of the image as an e-mail attachment, Web page image, etc.

In the PLAY mode, use [] and [] to scroll through images and display the one you want to crop.

Press [MENU].

Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Trimming”, and then press [].

• This causes a cropping boundary to appear.

Use the zoom controller to make the cropping boundary larger or smaller.

• The size of the cropping boundary depends on the size of the image on the display.

PLAYBACK

Use [], [], [], and [] to move the cropping boundary up, down, left, or right until the area of the image you want to extract is within the boundary.

Press [SET] to extract the part of the image enclosed in the cropping boundary.

• If you want to cancel the procedure at any point, press [MENU].

IMPORTANT!

• Cropping an image creates a new file that contains the cropped image. The file with the original image also remains in memory.

• The size of the area you can select with the cropping boundary is limited for smaller image sizes.

• For a 640 x 480 size image, you cannot change the size of the cropping boundary at all.

• An image recorded using the 2560 x 1712 (3:2) pixel size (QV-R51) and the 2240 x 1488 (3:2) pixel size (QV-R41) cannot be cropped.

• A Movie mode image cannot be cropped.

• An image recorded using another camera model

cannot be cropped.

• If the message “This function is not supported for this file.” appears, it means that the current image cannot be cropped.

• The cropping operation cannot be performed if there is not enough memory to store the cropped image.

• When you display a trimmed image on the camera’s monitor screen, the date and time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was trimmed.

PLAYBACK

Playing a Movie

Use the following procedure to play back a movie that was recorded in the movie mode.

In the PLAY mode, press [] and [] to scroll through images until the movie you want to play is displayed.

Press [SET].

• This starts playback of the movie.

Movie icon

• You can perform the following operations while a movie is playing.

To do this: Fast forward or fast reverse

the movie Pause and unpause movie

playback Skip forward or back one

frame while paused Cancel playback

IMPORTANT!

• You cannot repeat play a movie. To play a movie more than once, repeat the steps of the above procedure.

Do this: Hold down [] or

[].

Press [SET].

Press [] or [].

Press [MENU].

PLAYBACK

Displaying the 9-image View

The following procedure displays nine images on the monitor screen at the same time.

In the PLAY mode, slide the zoom controller towards ( ) briefly, and then release it.

• This displays the 9-image screen with the image that was on the monitor screen in step 2 in the center, with a selection boundary around it.

• When there are nine or fewer images, they are displayed in order with Image 1 in the upper left corner, with the selection boundary around it.

Use [], [], [], and [] to move the selection boundary to the image you want. Pressing [] while the selection boundary is in the right column or [] while it is in the left column scrolls to the next full screen of nine images.

100

Example: When there are 20 images in memory, and

17 18 19 20 1 2

345

Pressing any button besides [], [], [], or

Image 1 is displayed first

678 91011

12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20

[] displays the full-size version of the image where the selection boundary is located.

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Casio QV-R41, R51 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

INTRODUCTION

Unpacking

Contents

Features

Precautions

General Precautions

Data Error Precautions

Operating conditions

Condensation

Lens

Other

QUICK START GUIDE

First, charge the batteries!

To configure display language and clock settings

To record an image

To view a recorded image

To delete an image

GETTING READY

About This Manual

General Guide

Monitor Screen Contents

REC mode

PLAY mode

Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen

Indicator Lamps

Attaching the Strap

Power Requirements

Charging Batteries

To load batteries

To remove the batteries from the camera

Using AC Power

Turning the Camera On and Off

Configuring Power Saving Settings

Using the On-screen Menus

Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings

To configure display language and clock settings

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording an Image

Aiming the Camera

Recording an Image

Recording Precautions

About Auto Focus

About the REC Mode Monitor Screen

Using the Optical Viewfinder

Using Zoom

Optical Zoom

Digital Zoom

Using the Flash

Flash Unit Status

Changing the Flash Intensity Setting

Flash Precautions

Using the Self-timer

Specifying Image Size and Quality

To specify the image size

To specify image quality

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Focus Mode

Using Auto Focus

Using the Macro Mode

Using the Infinity Mode

Using Manual Focus

Using Focus Lock

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)

Adjusting White Balance

Adjusting White Balance Manually

Using the BESTSHOT Mode

Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup

Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot)

Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot)

Using the Movie Mode

Using the Histogram

REC Mode Camera Settings

Specifying ISO Sensitivity

Selecting the Metering Mode

Using the Filter Function

Specifying Color Saturation