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CASIO QV-R3/QV-R4 user manual

1. esses 89 Deleting All Files eene 90 Kil FILE MANAGEMENT Folders M 91 Memory Folders and Files 91 Protecting Files nennt 92 To protect and unprotect a single file 92 To protect all files in memory 92 DPOB cies 93 To configure print settings for a single image 93 To configure print settings for all images 94 PRINT Image Matching II n Exif Print KIM OTHER SETTINGS Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation M thod 5e ade e c Turning the Key Tone On and Off Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen Using the Alarm esseseeeennem To set an alarm Stopping the Alarm Changing the Date and Time Setting Changing the Date Format Using World Time eeeennnn To switch between the home time and World Time screens To configure World Time settings To configure summer time DST settings Changing the Display Language Formatting Built in Memory sess INTRODUCTION EDT USING A MEMORY CARD Using a Memory Card sess 105 To insert a memory card into the camera 105 To remove a memory card from the camera 105 Formatting a Memory Card 106 Memory Card Precautions 107 Copying Files ssssssseseeeeneenee 107
2. 58 Recording Consecutive Images Continuous Shutter Mode Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image Coupling Shot cinneis Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image Pre shot ccscsccescesesteneseseseessseeesserseseesonee Using the Best Shot Mode seeesses Creating Your Own Best Shot Setup Using the Night Scene Mode s Shooting with Manual Exposure Using the Movie Mode eeeeeen Shooting at Fixed Intervals sesssessss Adjusting the White Balance sess Adjusting White Balance Manually Selecting the Metering Mode sss Using the Histogram Recording Mode Settings ssssssss Specifying Sensitivity Enhancing Specific Colors Using the Filter Function Specifying Color Saturation Specifying Contrast Specifying Outline Sharpness Turning the On screen Grid On and Off Specifying Power On Default Settings Resetting the Camera EH INTRODUCTION EJ PLAYBACK Basic Playback Operation esses 82 Zooming the Displayed Image 83 Resizing an Image ee cece sese 84 Cropping an Image eee 85 Playing a Movie Displaying the 9 image View ssns 87 Selecting a Specific Image in the 9 image View 88 KEIN DELETING FILES Deleting a Single File
3. clean tap water and then consult a physician Be sure to read the User s Guide that comes with the camera and special charger unit before using or charging the battery If the battery is to be used by young children make sure that a responsible adult makes them aware of the precautions and proper handling instructions as con tained in the User s Guide and make sure that they handle the battery correctly Should fluid from the battery accidentally get onto clothing or your skin immediately rinse it off with clean tap water Prolonged contact with battery fluid can cause skin irritation PRECAUTIONS DURING USE This battery is designed for use with a CASIO digital camera only See your camera s Users Guide to find out if it supports use of this battery Use only the special charger unit to charge the bat tery Never use any other type of charger unit for charging This battery initially not charged Be sure to charge the battery before using it for the first time Use of a battery in cold environments shortens the operating time you can expect on a full charge Charge the battery in a location where the tempera ture 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 fully charge indi cates that the battery has reached the end of its ser vice life Replac
4. NP 30 rechargeable lithium ion battery for use this with camera as required Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery NP 30 When an extra battery is not in use keep it in the storage case that comes with each battery Storing a battery with its terminals exposed creates the risk of shorting If you are using only one battery you should normally keep it loaded in the camera during transport The battery that is bundled with the camera does not come with a storage case Inserting a Battery into Its Storage Case Ab Contacts To load the battery into the camera 1 Slide the battery cover on the side of the camera in the direction indicated by the arrow and then swing it open 2 Slide the stopper in the direction indi cated by the arrow in the illustration and hold it 3 Orienting the battery so the contacts markings on the side of the battery are in ZS the same order from left to right as the markings on the inside of the battery Contacts cover slide the markings battery into the battery slot GETTING READY 4 Swing the battery cover up and then press down at the point indicated by the arrow in the illustra tion DDD IMPORTANT 44 Use only the special NP 30 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera Use of any other type of battery is not supported DDD NOTE To remove the battery from the camera open the bat tery cov
5. blanket or other cover while it is in use and do not use it near a heater At least once a year unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug Dust build up around the prongs can create the danger of fire If the camera s case should ever become cracked due to dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment immediately turn power off unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet and contact your nearest CASIO service cen ter Never use the camera inside of an aircraft or in any other areas where its use is prohibited Doing so can result in an accident Physical damage and malfunction of this camera can cause the data stored in its memory to be deleted Be sure to always keep backup copies of data by transferring them to personal computer memory Never open the battery cover disconnect the AC adaptor from the camera or unplug it from the wall socket while re cording images Doing so will not only make storage of the current image impossible it can also corrupt other image data already stored in camera memory INTRODUCTION Data Error Precautions Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components Any of the following creates the risk of cor ruption of data in camera memory Removing the battery while image recording or data communication is in progress Removing a memory card while image recording is in progress
6. cerea Main Specifications 118 120 121 122 123 123 124 125 126 128 130 INTRODUCTION DDD IMPORTANT 444 The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice CASIO COMPUTER CO LTD assumes no responsi bility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual CASIO COMPUTER CO LTD assumes no responsi bility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of the QV R3 QV R4 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 responsi bility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction repairs or battery re placement 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 regis tered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Com puter Inc MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon Tech nologies AG of Germany and licensed to the MultiMediaCard Association MMCA Acrobat and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated The USB driver mass storage uses Phoenix Tech nologies Ltd software Compatibility Software Copyright O 1997 Phoenix Technologies Ltd All Rights Reserved Other com
7. interfere with the driver s vi Sion and create the danger of accident Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject s eyes Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if it is fired too close to the eyes especially with young chil dren When using the flash the camera should be at least one meter from the eyes of the subject INTRODUCTION Keep the camera away from water and other liquids and never let it get wet Moisture creates the danger of fire and electric shock Never use the camera outdoors in the rain or snow at the seashore or beach in the bathroom etc Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera immediately turn power off unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO service center Using the camera under these conditions creates the danger of fire and electric shock Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming out of the camera immediately turn power off and unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet Using the camera under these conditions creates the danger of fire and elec tric shock After making sure there is no more smoke com ing from the camera take it to your nearest CASIO service center for repair Never attempt your own maintenance Never use the AC adaptor to power any other device be sides this camera Never use any other AC adaptor be sides the one that comes with this camera Never cover the AC adaptor with a quilt
8. move the selection cursor from the tab to the settings Use and v to select the feature whose setting you want to configure and then press gt Metering NN Filter Instead of pressing gt you could also press SET Example To select the Size item Use and v to change the currently se lected setting and then press SET This applies the setting DDD NOTE dd The recording mode menu appears if you press the MENU button before starting a record operation It will not appear if you press the MENU button during a setup procedure while the camera is standing by for recording of the second image of a Coupling Shot op eration etc See Menu Reference on page 131 for more information about menus GETTING READY Configuring Display Language and Clock DDD IMPORTANT 44 Settings The camera s clock settings are cleared if power to the Be sure to configure the following settings before using the camera G totally cutoff for About 12 Heures Tris san camera to record images happen if the battery goes dead while the camera is not being supplied power by the AC adaptor The Display language clock setting screen will appear automatically the next Home city time you turn on power after the settings are cleared Date and time Set the date and time before using the camera You also need to configure clock settings whenever Note that the current date and time settings are u
9. stored in camera memory and even lead to malfunction of the cam era 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 The camera automatically adjusts its sensitivity in accor dance with the brightness of the subject This can cause some static noise to appear in images of relatively dark subjects For a dimly lit subject the camera raises the sensitivity and uses a faster shutter speed Because of this you need to guard against camera movement if you have flash turned off K when recording a dimly lit subject page 46 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 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
10. the image IMPORTANT 444 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 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING E 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 se lected as the flash mode the camera performs two pre flash 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 ac tual recording of the image DDD IMPORTANT 444 Note the following important points when using red eye reduction Red eye reduction does not work unless the people in the image are looking directly at the camera during the pre flash or AF assist lamp flash operation Before pressing the shutter release button call out to the sub jects so they all look at the camera while one of the pre flash operations is performed Red eye reduction may not work very wel
11. the last image you recorded mode from the Play mode Image preview cannot be used in the Movie Mode Press ff The preview image is cleared automatically whenever the recording mode is changed 3 In response to the confirmation message that appears select Delete Select Cancel to cancel the delete operation without deleting anything 4 Press SET This deletes the image and returns to the recording mode BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Optical Viewfinder Turning off the camera s monitor screen and using its optical viewfinder to compose images helps to conserve battery power Focus Frame C J Short distance to subject Viewfinder frame DDD IMPORTANT 444 The frame that is visible inside of the viewfinder indi cates the image recorded at a distance of about three meters 9 8 When the subject is closer or further away than three meters 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 EH 05 Adjusting the View of the Optical Viewfinder You can use the diopter slider to adjust the view of the viewfinder to match your eyesight Adjust the diopter slider so the image in the viewfinder is clear Diopter slider DDD IMPORTANT 44d The diopter slider does not work when
12. to extend from the camera Make sure there is nothing in front of the camera that can be hit by the lens when you turn on the camera GETTING READY Configuring Power Saving Settings You can configure the settings described below to conserve battery power Auto Power Off Turns off power if you do not perform any operation for a specified amount of time Sleep Automatically turns off the monitor screen if no operation is performed for a specified amount of time in a recording mode Per forming any button operation causes the monitor screen to turn back on 1 Align the mode dial with y Snapshot Mode 2 Press MENU 3 Use lt and gt to select the Set Up tab A Use and v to select the feature whose setting you want to configure and then press SET See page 34 for information about how to use menus To configure this feature Select this setting Auto Power Off Auto Power Off Sleep Sleep 5 Use A and v to change the currently se lected setting and then press SET Available Auto Power Off settings are 3 min 5 min and off Available Sleep settings are 30 sec 1 min 2 min and off 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 while the camera is connected to a comput
13. 2 this device must accept any interference received in cluding interference that may cause undesired operation Model Number QV R3 QV R4 NOTICE Trade Name CASIO COMPUTER CO LTD This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Responsible party CASIO INC a Class B peripheral pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These Address 570 MT PLEASANT AVENUE limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates DOVER NEW JERSEY 07801 uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and Telephone number 973 361 5400 used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interfer ence to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment j does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is Operation is subject to the following two conditions encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 this device must accept any interference received in Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver nai Connect the equipment int
14. Digital Camera Q V R3 Q V R4 Thank you for purchasing this CASIO Product Before using it be sure to read the precautions User s Guide contained in this User s Guide and keep the User s Guide in a safe place for future reference E Exif Print PRINT Image Matching TM DPOF All the illustrations in this manual show the QV R4 See the text that accompanies the illustrations for information about how the QV R3 and QV R4 differ from each other K862PCM1DMX CAS i INTRODUCTION 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 Camera Rechargeable lithium ion battery Charger Unit BC 20 NP 30 CD ROM Special USB Cable User s Guide c INTRODUCTION General G ide 5 npn ie dees 16 Front 16 BE INTRODUCTION oe 5 Unpackin pond T p E Monitor Screen Contents sssssssssssss 18 Contents Recording Mode 18 Features a eee iens Play Mode 19 Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 20 Precautlons te etie eae 9 General Precautions 9 Indicator Lamps ssessen eem 20 Data Error Precautions 1 Attaching the Strap 21 Operating conditions 11 i indeed 12 Using the Soft Case Option ssss 21 LED Backlight 12 Power Requirements eee Lens 12 Using the Charger Unit 23 Other 12 To load the battery
15. Removing the battery removing the memory card or connecting the USB cable while the green operation lamp is still flashing after you turn off the camera Disconnecting the USB cable that connects the camera to a computer while a data communication operation is being performed Using a battery that is low Other abnormal operations Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to appear on the monitor screen page 139 Follow the instruc tions provided by the message to correct the situation 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 n areas subject to direct sunlight n 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 n areas subject to strong vibration INTRODUCTION Condensation When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or other Wise 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 malfunc tion of the camera so you should avoid exposing it to con ditions that might cause condensation To keep condensation from forming place the camera into a plastic bag before moving it into a location that i
16. TTING READY Attaching the Strap Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the illustration DDD IMPORTANT Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when us ing the camera to protect against accidentally drop ping it The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera only Do not use it for any other application Never swing the camera around by the strap Using the Soft Case Option We recommend that you keep the camera in the optional soft case when it is not in use Attach the strap of the soft case to the ring as shown in the illustration Soft case QSC 4 Buckle GETTING READY Includes space for storage of an extra battery Insert the camera with the monitor screen facing downwards Includes space for storage of an extra memory card Fastening the snap keeps the memory card and battery from falling out You can attach the bag to your belt IMPORTANT 444 Use the soft case for storage of this camera and its battery and memory card only The strap that comes with the soft case is intended for use with the soft case only Never use it for any other purpose Never swing the camera around by the soft case strap Wearing the soft case strap around your neck and al lowing the camera to swing freely creates the risk of accident and personal injury caused by impact from the camera by the camera becoming caught in a door etc Keep this
17. To copy all the files in built in memory to a memory card 107 To copy a file from a memory card to built in memory 108 KIT USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Installing the Software from the CD ROM 110 About the bundled CD ROM sesssss Computer System Requirements Installing Software from the CD ROM in Windows 112 Getting Started 112 Selecting a Language 112 Viewing the Contents of the Read me File 113 Installing an Application 113 Viewing User Documentation PDF Files 114 Exiting the Menu Application 114 Installing Software from the CD ROM ona Macintosh ttr eret 114 Installing Software 114 Viewing User Documentation PDF Files 117 Transferring Files to a Computer Transferring Files Over a USB Connection Transferring Files Using a Memory Card Memory Data Memory Directory Structure Supported Image Files Built in Memory and Memory Card Precautions Using the Album Feature seeeeeeee Creating an album Selecting an Album Layout Configuring Detailed Album Settings Viewing Album Files Saving an Album BERN APPENDIX Menu Reference cccccccccceceesesssseeeeeeeeeeeeessssseaeeee Recording Mode Menu PLAY Mode Menu Indicator Lamp Reference suus Recording Mode Play Mode Charger Unit Troubleshooting Guide sees Display Messages Specifications
18. amera from a household power outlet 1 Open the camera s terminal panel cover 2 Plug the AC adaptor to the DC IN 4 5V terminal AC Adaptor DN Power cord C S AC adaptor AD C40 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 power cord that matches the configuration of power recep tacles in that country Terminal panel cover B Adaptor Precautions Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage is outside the rating marked on the AC adaptor Doing so can create the danger of fire or electric shock Use only the optional AC adaptor specified for this camera Do not allow the AC adaptor power cord to become cut or damaged do not place heavy objects on it and keep it away from heat A damaged power cord creates the risk of fire and electric shock Never try to modify the AC adaptor power cord or subject it to severe bending twisting or pulling Doing so creates the risk of fire and electric shock Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet Do ing so creates the risk of electric shock Do not overload extension cords or wall outlets Doing so creates the danger of fire and electric shock Should the cord of the AC adaptor become damaged ex posed internal wiring request a replacement from a CASIO service center A damaged AC adaptor cord cre ates the danger of fir
19. camera out of the reach of small children Children handling the camera creates the risk of seri ous accident should the soft case strap accidentally become wound around the neck GETTING READY Power Requirements Your camera can operate on either battery power or AC power Battery One NP 30 rechargeable lithium ion battery The battery is not charged when you purchase the camera You need to charge the battery before using the camera for the first time Household AC Power AC Adaptor AD C40 Option Using the Charger Unit E Charger Unit General Guide Power plug lamp The shape of the power plug on the charger unit that comes with the camera depends on the geographic area where you purchase it Attaching the Battery to the Charger Unit Making sure that the positive and negative contacts are aligned correctly affix the battery to the charger unit Note that the battery will not charge properly if it is not positioned correctly on the charger unit 00o A OO GETTING READY E To charge the battery 1 Positioning the positive and negative termi nals of the battery as shown in the illustration attach the battery to the charger unit Plug the charger unit into a household power outlet The CHARGE lamp on the charger unit should turn red indicating that charging has started RAS CHARGE lamp Charging is complete when CHARGE lamp turns g
20. cribes the basic procedure for recording an image Recording an Image Your camera is equipped with a variety of different recording modes The explanation in this section is presented using the Snapshot Mode The camera automatically adjusts shut ter speed and aperture settings in accordance with the brightness of the subject Images you record are stored in the camera s built in flash memory You can also use optionally available SD memory cards and MultiMedia Cards MMC to store images page 104 1 Press the power button to turn on the camera This causes an image or a message to appear on the monitor screen Power button 2 Align the mode dial with y Snapshot Mode Compose the image on the monitor screen so the main subject is within the focus frame The focusing range of the camera is approxi mately 40cm 1 37 to infinity ce 7 7 02 12 24 12 58 Focus frame You can compose images using either the monitor Screen or the optical viewfinder page 43 When using the optical viewfinder to compose im ages you can use the DISP button to turn off the monitor screen and conserve battery power BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 4 Press the shutter release button half way to focus the J image When you press the shutter release button half way the camera s Auto Focus feature Shutter release automatically focuses the image but
21. ctions and how long you leave power turned on EH 0L 5 5 E Tips to Make the Battery Last Longer If you do not need the flash while recording select flash off for the flash mode See page 46 for more infor mation Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features page 33 to protect against wasting battery power when you for get to turn off the camera Use the DISP button to turn off the monitor screen E Low Battery Indicator The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on the monitor screen changes as battery power is used If you continue to use the camera while the battery level is e camera power will automatically turn off When this happens charge the battery as soon as possible Battery Level High lt gt Low Indicator Eo BI gt mE m Pressing the shutter release button while is displayed immediately shuts off the camera GETTING READY Power Supply Precautions Failure to observe any of the following precautions while using the battery creates the risk of over heat E Battery Handling Precautions ing fire and explosion Never use any other type of charger except the one SAFETY PRECAUTIONS specially specified for the battery Congratulations upon your selection on this CASIO Product Use this battery only with a product for which it is Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before try expressly specified ing to use it for the fi
22. dicator troller towards 4 Telephoto Q to change the zoom factor When zoom reaches maximum optical zoom it stops momentarily Keep the zoom control ler pressed to the 4 Zoom indicator Telephoto Q side and zoom will switch over to digital zoom This causes the zoom indicator to appear on the moni tor screen The zoom indicator shows the current ap proximate zoom factor Digital Optical Zoom dbi zon gt mi E CAJ 1x 3x 9 6x Current zoom factor Compose the image and then press the shutter release button IMPORTANT 444 Digital zoom is disabled whenever the monitor screen is turned off page 20 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Flash Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use 1 In a recording mode press MENU To do this Select this setting Have the flash fire automatically N when required Auto Flash one Turn off the flash Flash Off Always fire the flash Flash On H Fire a pre flash followed by image 2 Press 5 to select the VE flash mode Each press of i cycles through the flash mode wo Y settings shown below on the mes TE monitor screen FAN Flash mode indicator ES 1600x1200 BiH 02 12 24 12 58 recording with flash reducing the chance of red eye in the image Red eye reduction Have the flash fire automatically when required EH 05 5 5 3 Record
23. e or electric shock Be sure to turn off power before connecting or disconnect ing the adaptor Always turn camera power off before disconnecting the AC adaptor even if the camera has a battery installed If you don t the camera will turn off automatically when you dis connect the AC adaptor You also run the risk of damaging the camera whenever you disconnect the AC adaptor with out first turning power off GETTING READY 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 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 itis connected to a computer Never place a blanket or any other cover on the AC adap tor Doing so creates the risk of fire EH 05 5 5 5 Turning the Camera On and Off Press the power button to turn the camera on and off Pressing the power button to turn on the camera causes the green operation lamp to flash Press the power button again to turn off the camera Power button Green operation lamp DDD IMPORTANT If camera power is turned off by the Auto Power Off feature press the power button to turn it back on again Turning on camera power while the mode dial is set to recording mode causes the lens
24. e the battery with a new one GETTING READY BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS Make sure you remove the battery from your camera when you do not plan to use the camera for a long time A battery left in the camera discharges very small amounts of power even when camera power is turned off which can lead to a dead battery or a longer charging time Store the battery in a cool dry place 20 C 68 F or lower USING THE BATTERY See the User s Guide that comes with the special charger unit and the digital camera for information about charging procedures and charging time When transporting a battery keep it either loaded in the digital camera or stored in its case E Charger Unit Precautions Never plug the charger unit into an outlet whose volt age 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 charg ing This is normal and does not indicate malfunction Unplug the charger unit from the power outlet when ever you are not using it GETTING READY Using AC Power Use the adaptor as shown below to power the c
25. er and hold the stopper so it does not stop the battery Taking care to keep the battery from suddenly falling angle the bottom of the camera downwards until the battery starts to come out Next pull the bat tery out the rest of the way Battery Life B Battery Life Guidelines The battery life guideline values given below indicate the amount of time at standard temperature 25 C 77 F until power automatically turns off due to battery failure They do not guarantee that the battery will provide the amount of ser vice indicated Low temperatures and continued use reduce battery life Operation Approximate Battery Life QV R3 120 minutes 720 shots QV R4 110 minutes 660 shots Continuous Playback QV R3 220 minutes Continuous Snapshot Recording QV R4 220 minutes Continuous Recording 1 Continuous Recording Conditions Normal temperature 25 C 77 F Flash Off Monitor screen On Image recorded about every 10 seconds using the fol lowing operations Zoom to full wide angle Auto Fo cus Zoom to full close up Auto Focus Image recording 2 Continuous Playback Conditions Normal temperature 25 C 77 F Scroll one image about every 10 seconds GETTING READY The above values are based a new battery starting from a full charge Repeated charging shortens battery life Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash zoom and other fun
26. er via the USB port GETTING READY Using the On screen Menus Pressing the MENU button displays a menu of operations on Menu Screen Operations When you want to do this Do this the camera s monitor screen The contents of the menu de Move between tabs Press lt and gt pend on whether the camera is in a recording mode or the Move from the tab to the Press V Play Mode The following explanation of basic menu opera settings i tions uses the recording mode menu Move from the settings to the tab Press N Move between the settings Press A and p 1 Turn on the camera g and V and then align the mode dial with f you want to enter the Play mode instead you would align the mode dial with E Press MENU This displays the menu Screen NIIVIKI gt Display the options available for a setting Press gt or press SET Select an option Press A and V Register an option Tab menu screen selection and exit the menu Press SET Screen Register an option selection and return to the Press lt Exit the menu screen Press the MENU button White Balance Auto HEJ NOW Metering Multi Filter Off an 1 334 Settings Selection cursor indicates the currently selected item EH 05 5 5 GETTING READY 3 4 Press or gt to select the tab you want and then press SET to
27. ges Self timer setting 1 In a recording mode press Gl DPOF to select the self timer setting you want Each press of Gly DPOF cycles the self timer between the 02 12 24 settings described CE below BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To do this Select this setting 2 Record the image Self timer lamp Disable the self timer No icon displayed When you press the S shutter release button OD Specify a 10 second self timer TA the self timer lamp O Specify a 2 second self timer 9 flashes and the shutter releases after the self Specify Triple Self timer M timer reaches the end Specify Continuous Shutter recording of its countdown no self timer You can interrupt an ongoing self timer See page 59 for information about Continuous Shutter countdown by pressing recording the shutter release With the Triple Self timer the first image is recorded button while the self after a 10 second countdown After that the second timer lamp is flashing image is recorded after a 3 second countdown and the third image is recorded after another 3 second DDD NOTES countdown The hand shake limiter is enabled when you use a slow shutter speed and the two second self timer at the same time You cannot use the self timer in combination with the Continuous Shutter Mode page 59 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Specifying Image Size and Quality To record a
28. he shutter button is pressed half way to indicate that the flash will fire r Digital zoom indicator r Metering Mode indicator Multi pattern Metering Center weighted Metering Ea Spot Metering r Shutter speed value An out of range aperture or shutter speed causes the corresponding monitor screen Aperture value Zoom indicator Left side indicates optical zoom Right side indicates digital zoom value to turn amber Play Mode Folder number File number Image protection indicator Battery capacity r Image size 2304 x 1712 pixels QV R4 2240 x 1680 pixels QV R4 2048 x 1536 pixels QV R3 1600 x 1200 pixels 1280 x 960 pixels 640 x 480 pixels r Quality FINE NORMAL ECONOMY L JIN Built in memory selected for data storage Memory card selected for data storage Date and time 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 ibo FRU _ Indicators TM page 18 page 75 off screen off fe ee a a You cannot turn off the monitor screen in the Play Mode Indicator Lamps The color and condition lit unlit flashing of the indicator lamps keep you informed about the current status of the camera For details see Indicator Lamp Reference on page 133 Green operation lamp Self timer lamp Red operation lamp GE
29. into the camera 25 Battery Life 26 Power Supply Precautions 28 EEE Quick START GUIDE Usg AC Power d Turning the Camera On and Off 32 Getting Ready ong nein tied 14 Configuring Power Saving Settings 33 To record an image 14 Using the On screen Menus seseeeeees 34 To view a recorded image Sahoo chee operetur a Pte DER 15 Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings 36 To delete an image seeeeenee 15 Kl BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording an Image ssseeeee 38 Recording Precautions 40 EFE INTRODUCTION About Auto Focus 41 About the Recording Mode Monitor Screen 41 Previewing the Last Image Recorded 42 Deleting an Image in a Recording Mode 42 Using the Optical Viewfinder sssssse 43 Adjusting the View of the Optical Viewfinder 43 USING ZOOM iret ern ener Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Using the Flash seee Flash Unit Status Changing the Flash Intensity Setting Flash Precautions Using the Self timer sseeee Specifying Image Size and Quality To specify the image size To specify the image quality KEEN OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Selecting the Focus Mode sssssus 53 Using Auto Focus 53 Using the Macro Mode 54 Using the Infinity Mode 55 Using Manual Focus 55 Using Focus Lock 57 Exposure Compensation EV Shift
30. l if the sub jects are located far away from the camera 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 9 Os Red operation lamp The EJ indicator is also shown on the monitor screen when the flash unit is ready to fire Red operation lamp When the red operation his lamp is this me ansithis Flashing Flash unit is charging Lit Flash unit is ready to fire BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Changing the Flash Intensity Setting Perform the following steps to change the flash intensity set ting i In a recording mode press MENU 2 Use lt and gt to select the REC tab 3 Use and V to select Flash Intensity and then press gt 4 Select the setting you want and then press SET To do this Select this setting Fire the flash with strong intensity Strong Fire the flash with normal intensity Normal Fire the flash with weak intensity Weak Flash intensity may not change if the subject is too far or too close to the camera 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 effective ness The approximate effective range of the flash is shown be low The flash is unable to adequatel
31. n image of this size Select this setting 2304 X 1712 pixels QV R4 2304 X 1712 You can specify the image size and image quality to suit the AOAI EKSE ORE ETT type of image you are recording Pus QV R4 2048 X 1536 pixels QV R3 2048 X 1536 1600 X 1200 pixels 1600 X 1200 To specify the image size 1280 X 960 pixels 1280 X 960 640 X 480 pixels 640 X 480 Inarecording mode press MENU 2 Use lt and gt to select the REC tab DAE NOTE MIS Use the larger pixel settings when you plan to produce 3 Use A and v to select Size and then a large print of the image Use 640 X 480 when you press gt need to economize on space because you plan to send images in e mail etc 4 Use and v to change the current setting and then press SET BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To specify the image quality 1 In a recording mode press MENU 2 Use and gt to select the REC tab 3 Use and V to select Quality and then press gt 4 Use and v to change the current setting and then press SET To get this Select this setting Very high quality but large file size Fine Normal quality Normal Small file size but low quality Economy DDD 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 prior ity a
32. nce you want using a DPOF compatible printer DPOF can also be used when specifying images and quantities for printing by pro fessional print services PRINT Image Matching II Compatible Images include PRINT Image Matching II data mode set ting and other camera setup information A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching II reads this data and ad justs the printed image accordingly so your images come out just the way you intended when you recorded them Precautions General Precautions Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the QV R3 QV R4 All references in this manual to this camera and the cam era refer to the CASIO QV R3 QV R4 Digital Camera Never try to take pictures or use the built in display while operating a motor vehicle or while walking Doing so cre ates the danger of serious accident Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your own repairs High voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed Always leave mainte nance and repair work up to CASIO service center Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the camera s viewfinder Doing so can damage your eyesight Keep the small parts and accessories of this camera out of the reach of small children If swallowed accidentally con tact your physician immediately Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a motor vehicle Doing so can
33. nd image quality is secondary DDD IMPORTANT 444 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 accu rate pages 18 and 140
34. o an outlet on a circuit different from that cluding interference that may cause undesired operation to which the receiver is connected Declaration of Conformity Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party respon CASIO COMPUTER CO LTD QV R3 QV R4 sible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment C Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE QUICK START GUIDE Attach the battery to the charger unit and then charge it page 23 t takes about two hours to achieve a full charge 2 Load the battery into the camera page 25 Configure screen message language home time zone and current time settings page 36 See page 38 for details Press the power button to turn on the camera 2 Align the mode dial with Snapshot Mode Point the camera at the subject use the moni tor screen or viewfinder to compose the im age and then press the shutter release button half way Holding the camera still gently press the shut ter release button the rest of the way down QUICK START GUIDE See page 82 for details Press the power button to turn on the cam era 2 Align the mode dial with Be Play Mode Use and gt to scroll through the im ages See page 89 for details Press the power button to turn
35. on the camera Align the mode dial with gt Play Mode Press Use and gt to display the image you want to delete Use and V to select Delete To exit the image delete operation without deleting any thing select Cancel Press SET to delete the image GETTING READY This section contains about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component button and switch on the camera Front Open Terminal Panel Cover Zoom controller Shutter release button Power button Self timer lamp Flash AF assist lamp Lens Terminal panel cover USB port Q DC IN 4 5V terminal Bottom Battery compart ment cover D Tripod screw hole Use this hole when attaching to a tripod GETTING READY Back Monitor Screen D Viewfinder Diopter slider 9 Operation lamp p H E DPOF Self timer Continuous Shutter DPOF button 9 4 Flash Delete button 9 4 co MF om Macro Infinity Manual Focus Protect button PREVIEW Preview Album button Mode dial Play Mode Snapshot Mode Best Shot Mode Coupling Shot Mode Night Scene Mode Recording modes Manual Exposure Mode Movie Mode Interval Mode AVV VI YE 9 SET button MENU button DISP button Strap ring Memory card slot cove
36. pany 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 INTRODUCTION High resolution primary color CCD Everything from rich skin tones in portraits to fine details in scenery shots come out with amazingly realistic clarity Effective Pixels QV R3 3 20 million pixels 3 34 million total pixels QV R4 4 00 million pixels 4 13 million total pixels 1 6 inch TFT color LCD monitor screen 9 6X seamless zoom 3X optical zoom 3 2X digital zoom 11MB flash memory Images can be recorded without using a memory card Support for SD memory cards and MMC MultiMedia Cards for memory expansion 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 include you and your friend even if you are the only two people around Triple Self timer Mode The self timer can be set up to repeat three times auto matically EM kV O Best Shot 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 ev ery
37. r ES 05 0 5 0 zt EIE DIS GETTING READY Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera s status Recording Mode Recording Mode ES Play Mode Self timer Continuous E3 Snapshot None 1 Image Best Shot Self timer 10 sec Memory capacity Coupling Shot S Remaining number Night Scene Recording modes p Selttimer 2 sec of storable images Y Manual Exposure Triple self timer iS Movie Continuous Shutter indicator J Interval eer r Image size Focus Mode indicator 2304 x 1712 pixels QV R4 None Auto Focus 2240 x 1680 pixels QV R4 2048 x 1536 pixels QV R3 E ons 1600 x 1200 pixels Infinity 1280 x 960 pixels ig Manual Focus 640 x 480 pixels Movie Recording recording time seconds Manual focus position Quality FINE Focus frame W NORMAL Focusing complete Lights green Ug co L_F in Built in memory selected for ECONOMY Focusing failed Lights red data storage 7102 12 24 Memor v avs Ed y card selected for MS E data storage Battery capacity EV value Date and time EH GETTING READY White balance indicator None Auto Sunlight Shade Light Bulb Ex Fluorescent IW Manual Movie record indicator Flash Mode indicator None Auto Flash Off Flash On Red eye reduction When auto flash is selected the flash indicator appears when t
38. reen Unplug the charger unit from the power outlet and then remove the battery from the charger unit IMPORTANT 444 It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge Ac tual charging time depends on current battery capac ity and charging conditions Use only the charger unit BC 20 that comes with the camera to charge the special rechargeable lithium ion battery NP 30 Never use any other charger device Charging may not start immediately if you have just finished using the camera or if you are trying to charge the battery where it is very hot or very cold This condi tion is indicated when the CHARGE lamp is flashing at slow speed If this happens simply move the battery to an area where temperature is more moderate around 25 C 77 F The CHARGE lamp will turn red and charging will start when the battery temperature returns to the allowable charging temperature range The CHARGE lamp flashes red at high speed during charging if the battery is not attached to the charger unit properly Try removing it and then re attaching the battery If this does not correct the problem it can mean there is something wrong with the charger unit or battery If the charger unit contacts or battery terminals be come dirty wipe them clean with a cloth or cotton swab Even though it looks removable never try to remove the power plug from the charger unit GETTING READY E Optionally Available Battery You can purchase additional
39. rst time Keep these safety precautions Never use or leave the battery near open flame and operating instructions on hand for future reference Never place the battery in a microwave oven throw it into fire or otherwise expose it to high heat DDD NOTE 444 Make sure the battery is oriented correctly when it n is connected to the charger unit All mentions of the battery in the following precau Never carry or store the battery together with items tions refer to the CASIO NP 30 Rechargeable Lithium that can conduct electricity necklaces pencil lead lon Battery etc Never try to take the battery apart modify it in any way or expose it to strong impact Do not immerse the battery in fresh water or salt water Do not use or leave the battery under direct sun light in an automobile parked in the sun or in any other area subject to high temperatures Should you ever notice leakage strange odor heat generation discoloration deformation or any other abnormal condition while using charging or storing a battery immediately remove it from the camera or charger unit and keep it away from open flame GETTING READY If the battery does not achieve full charge after the normal charging time has passed stop charging Con tinued charging creates the risk of overheating fire and explosion Battery fluid accidentally getting into your eyes can damage your eyes Immediately rinse your eyes with
40. s 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 con densation does form remove the battery from the camera and leave the battery cover open for a few hours LED Backlight The monitor screen is illuminated by an LED backlight A dark monitor screen indicates that the LED backlight has reached the end of its service life and needs to be re placed by a CASIO service center Note that you will be charged for LED backlight replacement The LED backlight brightness is reduced by half after about 1 000 hours of use 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 inter fere 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 Other The camera may become slightly warm during use This does not indicate malfunction INTRODUCTION GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF THIS UNIT IN THE U S A not applicable to other areas This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful in terference and
41. sed by the you replace the battery camera to generate the date and time that is stored along Recording images without configuring the clock set with image data etc tings causes incorrect time information to be regis tered Be sure to configure the clock settings before using the camera GETTING READY 1 Press the power button to turn on the camera 2 Use A and v to select the language you want and then press SET AH SC Japanese English English Frangais French Deutsch German Espa ol Spanish Italiano Italian Use v lt and gt to select the geographical area where you live and then press SET 4 5 Use and v to select the summer time 7 Press SET to register the settings and exit the Use and V to select the name of the city where you live GMT and then press SET Andorra Paris Brussels DST setting you want and then press SET When you want to do this Select this setting Keep time using standard time Off Keep time using summer time o Daylight Saving Time n Set the current date and the time To do this Do this Move the cursor between settings Press A and V Change the setting at the current cursor location Press lt and gt Toggle between 12 hour and 24 hour timekeeping Press DISP setting screen EH o BASIC IMAGE RECORDING This section des
42. the camera is turned off or in the Play Mode Be sure to enter a re cording mode before adjusting the diopter setting BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom optical zoom and digital zoom Optical Zoom Optical zoom alters the focal distance of the lens The range of the zoom factor is shown below Zoom Factor Range 1X to 3X 1 Enter a recording mode 2 Shift the zoom controller to change the zoom factor Br Wide Angle Zooms out 4 Telephoto Zooms in w a ma C Zoom controller 7 Zoom in Zoom out 3 Compose the image and then press the shutter release button DDD 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 opti cal 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 Zoom Factor Range 3X to 9 6X in combination with optical zoom 1 In a recording mode press MENU 2 Use and gt to select the REC tab 3 Use and v to select Digital Zoom and then press gt 4 Select On and then press SET Selecting Off disables digital zoom 5 Slide the zoom con Digital zoom in
43. time 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 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 even 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 INTRODUCTION Easy Image Transfer Transfer images to a computer simply by connecting the camera with a USB cable Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands Your camera comes bundled with the latest version of Photo Loader the popular application that automatically loads images from your camera to your PC Also included is Photohands an application that makes image retouch ing quick and easy 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 seque
44. ton and displays the shutter speed and aperture values You can tell whether the Green operation lamp image is focused by observ ing the focus frame and the green operation lamp Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation When you see this It means this Green focus frame Green operation lamp The image is focused Red focus frame Flashing green operation lamp The image is not in focus Make sure you are not Flash blocking the lens the AF assist lamp or the flash with your fingers while recording an image Lens AF assist lamp BASIC IMAGE RECORDING image is focused properly press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to record The recorded image is stored Shutter release temporarily into buffer memory button After that it is saved in the camera s built in flash memory or onto a memory card if one is loaded in the camera You can record consecutive Continuous Shutter images as long as there is still buffer memory available to store them 5 After making sure that the J The number of images that can be stored in memory depends on the resolution setting you are using page 140 Press the shutter release button gently to avoid cam era movement Recording Precautions Never open the battery cover while the green operation lamp is flashing Doing so not only causes the current im age to be lost it can also corrupt images already
45. want for Some reason try using focus lock page 57 or manual fo cus page 55 About the Recording Mode Monitor Screen The image shown on the monitor screen in a recording 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 im age saved on memory has much better resolution and de tail than a recording mode monitor screen image Certain levels of subject brightness can cause the re sponse of the monitor screen in a recording mode to slow down which causes some static noise in the monitor screen image BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Previewing the Last Image Recorded Use the following procedure to preview the last image re corded without leaving the current recording mode Deleting an Image in a Recording Mode You can use following procedure to delete the last image you recorded without leaving the current recording mode 1 Press the PREVIEW button to display the last bd IMPORTANT 444 image recorded Pressing the PREVIEW button again returns to the re cording mode The PREVIEW button does not perform any operation Note that the image delete operation cannot be un done Make sure you really do not need an image be fore you delete it if you press it immediately after turning on camera 1 Ina recording mode press the PREVIEW but power or immediately after entering to the recording ton to display
46. y illuminate a subject that is outside this range QV R3 0 4 meter to 3 2 meters 1 3 to 10 5 QV R4 0 4 meter to 2 8 meters 1 3 to 9 2 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 and in the Con tinuous Shutter 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 battery as soon as possible BASIC IMAGE RECORDING e When the red eye reduction mode f is being used flash intensity is adjusted automatically in accordance with the exposure The flash may not fire at all when the subject is brightly lit White balance is fixed while the flash is being used so sun light fluorescent lighting or other sources of illumination in the immediate area may affect the coloring of the recorded image Using the Self timer The self timer lets you select either a 2 second or 10 second delay of the shutter release after you press the shutter re lease button A Triple Self timer feature lets you perform three consecutive self timer operations to record three im a

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