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• 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.
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Unpacking Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Camera * The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.
INTRODUCTION Contents INTRODUCTION Unpacking ... 2 Features ... 9 Precautions ... 11 General Precautions Data Error Precautions Operating conditions Condensation Lens Other QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the batteries! ... 21 To configure display language and clock settings ... 22 To record an image ...
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INTRODUCTION BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording an Image ... 51 Aiming the Camera Recording an Image Recording Precautions About Auto Focus About the REC Mode Monitor Screen Using the Optical Viewfinder ... 55 Using Zoom ... 56 Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Using the Flash ...
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INTRODUCTION 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 Displaying the Calendar Screen ...
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INTRODUCTION 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 Stopping the Alarm Setting the Clock ...
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INTRODUCTION USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Using the Album Feature ... 156 Creating an album Selecting an Album Layout Configuring Detailed Album Settings Viewing Album Files Saving an Album Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ... 163 About the bundled CD-ROM Computer System Requirements Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows ...
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• 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/QV- R51. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held...
INTRODUCTION 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.
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• 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.
INTRODUCTION 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. I Avoid Use While In Motion •...
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3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. I Water and Foreign Matter • Water, other liquids, or foreign matter (especially metal) getting inside the camera creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
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If you are using battery power, remove the batteries from the camera. 3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. I 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.
• 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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INTRODUCTION • 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.
— 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.
INTRODUCTION • 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.
INTRODUCTION 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...
INTRODUCTION 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.
INTRODUCTION 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 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. Load the batteries (page 37). •...
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.) 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Press the power button to turn on the camera.
QUICK START GUIDE To record an image Green operation lamp 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.
QUICK START GUIDE To delete an image 2, 3, 4, 5 Press [ ] (PLAY). Press [ ] ( Use [ ] and [ ] to display the image you want to delete. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Delete”. •...
The following table defines the terminology used in this manual. This term as used in this Means this: manual: “this camera” or “the The CASIO QV-R41/QV-R51 camera” Digital Camera “file memory” The location where the camera is currently storing images you record (page 52) “batteries”...
GETTING READY General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. I Front Shutter release button Power button Flash Terminal cover Self-timer lamp Lens [USB] port I Back 8 9 0 Viewfinder Operation lamp ] (PLAY mode) ] (REC mode)
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GETTING READY I Bottom Battery compartment cover Tripod screw hole * Use this hole when attaching to a tripod. Memory card slot Battery compartment...
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GETTING READY Digital zoom indicator Shutter speed value • An out of range aperture or shutter speed causes the corresponding monitor screen value to turn amber. Aperture value ISO sensitivity Zoom indicator • Left side indicates optical zoom. • Right side indicates digital zoom.
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 Histogram Indicators (page 28) (page 84) 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...
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.
GETTING READY I 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).
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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 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.
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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.
GETTING READY I 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. I Battery Precautions Precautions During Use •...
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...
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) Number of Shots, Continuous Recording* (Recording Time)
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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;...
GETTING READY I 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.
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. [DC IN 3V] AC adaptor AC power cord Open the camera’s terminal cover and connect the AC adaptor to the port marked...
GETTING READY I 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.
GETTING READY NOTES • Pressing [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera enters the REC mode, while pressing [ the PLAY mode. • Pressing [ ] (PLAY) while in the REC mode switches to the PLAY mode. The lens retracts about 10 seconds after switching modes.
GETTING READY Configuring Power Saving Settings You can configure the settings described below to conserve battery power. Sleep : Automatically turns off the monitor screen 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.
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.
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GETTING READY G Menu Screen Operations When you want to do this: Do this: Move between tabs Press [ ] and [ ]. Move from the tab to the Press [ ]. settings Move from the settings to Press [ ]. the tab Move between the settings Press [ ] and [ ].
GETTING READY Perform one of the following operations to apply the setting you configured. To do this: Perform this key operation: Apply the setting and exit Press [SET]. the menu screen. Apply the setting and return to feature selection Press [ ]. in step 4.
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.
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GETTING READY Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the geographical area where you live, and then press [SET]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the name of the city where you live, and then press [SET].
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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 the setting screen.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 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.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 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. •...
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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. •...
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.
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.
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 (1X to 1.2X in the Macro Mode) In the REC mode, slide the zoom controller left or right to change the zoom...
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 combination with optical 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.
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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 (Red- eye reduction) In this case, the flash fires automatically when required...
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. indicator is also Red operation lamp * shown on the monitor screen when the flash unit is ready to fire.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Flash 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.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 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 release button. A Triple Self-timer feature lets you perform three consecutive self-timer operations to record three images.
: 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...
• If you plan to make large prints of your images or otherwise use them in applications where high- resolution 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”...
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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.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 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 [ ] •...
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 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.
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).
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.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS While watching the image on the monitor screen, use [ ] and [ ] to focus. Manual focus position To do this: Do this: Focus out on the subject Press [ ]. Focus in on the subject Press [ ].
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Keeping the shutter release button half way down, re- compose 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.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Use [ ] and [ ] to change the exposure compensation value, and then press [SET]. • Pressing [SET] registers the displayed value. Up : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subjects and backlight subjects.
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.
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.
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. I Example Sample Scene • Portrait • Scenery • Night Scene • Night Scene Portrait In the REC mode, press [MENU].
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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. •...
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ and then press [SET]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Pre-shot”, and then press [SET].
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 •...
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! •...
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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”...
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...
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].
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].
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].
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 [ ].
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.
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.
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].
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.
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.
• 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.”...
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• 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.
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.
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.
PLAYBACK Selecting a Specific Image in the 9- image View Display the 9-image view. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the selection boundary up, down, left, or right until it is located at the image you want to view.
PLAYBACK • Pressing [ ] while the date selection cursor is located anywhere in the top line of the calendar causes the previous month to appear. • Pressing [ ] while the date selection cursor is located anywhere in the bottom line of the calendar causes the next month to appear.
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• When the slideshow comes to a movie file, it plays the movie once and advances to the next file. • Images copied from another digital camera or a computer may take longer time to appear than the slideshow interval time you specify.
PLAYBACK To specify the slideshow images Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Images”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. To do this: Include all files in file memory in the slideshow Display a single file Include all files in the FAVORITE...
PLAYBACK To specify the slideshow time Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Time”. Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the time setting you want, and then press [SET]. • You can specify a time in the range of 1 to 60 minutes.
• You cannot rotate an image that is protected. To rotate such an image, first unprotect it. • You may not be able to rotate a digital image that was recorded with another type of digital camera. • You cannot rotate movie images.
PLAYBACK Using Image Roulette Image Roulette cycles images like a slot machine on the display, before stopping at one of them. When you start an Image Roulette operation, images scroll randomly on the screen. At first, images scroll at high speed. Then the scrolling gradually slows down until a single image is stopped on the screen.
DELETING FILES DELETING FILES You can delete a single file, or you can delete all files currently in memory. IMPORTANT! • Note that file deletion cannot be undone. Once you delete a file, it is gone. Make sure you really do not need a file anymore before you delete it.
DELETING FILES IMPORTANT! • If a file cannot be deleted for some reason, the message “This function is not supported for this file.” appears when you try to delete it. Deleting All Files The following procedure deletes all unprotected files currently in memory.
FILE MANAGEMENT FILE MANAGEMENT The file management capabilities of the camera make it easy to keep track of images. You can protect files against deletion, and even use its DPOF feature to specify images for printing. Folders Your camera automatically creates a directory of image storage folders in its built-in Flash memory or on the memory card.
FILE MANAGEMENT Protecting Files Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted (page 108). You can protect files individually or you can protect all files in memory with a single operation. To protect a single file In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Select the “PLAY”...
The letters “DPOF” stand for “Digital Print Order Format”, which is a format for recording on a memory card or other medium which digital camera images should be printed and how many copies of the image should be printed. Then you can print on a...
FILE MANAGEMENT To configure print settings for a single image In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Select images”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to display the image you want.
FILE MANAGEMENT To configure print settings for all images In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All images”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the number of copies.
FILE MANAGEMENT PRINT Image Matching II Images include PRINT Image Matching data (mode setting and other camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching reads this data and adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images come out just the way you intended when you recorded them.
FILE MANAGEMENT Using USB DIRECT-PRINT 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 be printed and start the print operation directly from the camera.
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FILE MANAGEMENT Use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect it to a printer. Turn on the printer. Load paper for printing the images into the printer. Press the camera’s power button. • This displays the print menu on the camera’s monitor screen.
FILE MANAGEMENT IMPORTANT! • See the documentation that comes with your printer for information about print quality and paper settings. • Contact your printer manufacturer for information about models that support USB DIRECT-PRINT, upgrades, etc. • Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera operation while printing is in progress.
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FILE MANAGEMENT Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Save”, and then press [SET]. • This displays the names of the files in built-in memory or on the loaded memory card. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the file you want to copy to the FAVORITE folder.
FILE MANAGEMENT To display a file in the FAVORITE folder In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Show”, and then press [SET]. •...
FILE MANAGEMENT To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Show”, and then press [SET]. Press [ ] ( Use [ ] and [ ] to select the file you want to delete from the FAVORITE folder.
FILE MANAGEMENT To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Show”, and then press [SET]. Press [ ] ( Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All File Delete”, and then press [SET].
OTHER SETTINGS OTHER SETTINGS Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method Use the following procedure to specify the method for generating the serial number used for file names (page 110). In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
OTHER SETTINGS Turning the Key Tone On and Off Use the following procedure to turn the tone that sounds when you press a key on and off. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Beep”, and then press [ ].
OTHER SETTINGS IMPORTANT! • The snapshot image or movie that you select as the startup image is stored in a special memory location called “startup image memory”. Only one image can be stored in startup image memory at one time. Selecting a new startup image overwrites anything that is already stored in startup image memory.
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OTHER SETTINGS Change the name of the file to one of the following. Snapshot Image: ENDING.JPG Movie Image: ENDING.AVI • Input the following file name only (without file name extension) if your computer is configured to hide file name extensions. File Name: ENDING •...
OTHER SETTINGS I To disable the Power Down Image feature Use the USB cable to connect the camera to your computer (page 142). Change the name of the current power down image from ENDING.JPG or ENDING.AVI to something else, or delete the current power down image from Flash memory.
OTHER SETTINGS Press [DISP]. • You could press [SET] in place of [DISP] if you want to configure the alarm without an image. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the scene you want to appear at the alarm time, and then press [SET].
OTHER SETTINGS Setting the Clock Use the procedures in this section to select a Home Time Zone, and to change its date and time settings. IMPORTANT! • Make sure you select your Home Time zone (the zone where you are currently located) before changing the time and date settings.
OTHER SETTINGS To set the current time and date In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Adjust”, and then press [ ]. Set the current date and the time. To do this: Do this: Change the setting at the current Press [ ] or [ ].
OTHER SETTINGS Using World Time You can use the World Time screen to view a time zone that is different from the home time zone when you go on a trip, etc. World Time can display the time in one of 162 cities in 32 time zones.
OTHER SETTINGS Use [ ] and [ ] to select the city you want, and then press [SET]. • This displays the current time in the city you select. When the setting is the way you want, press [SET] to apply it and exit the setting screen. To configure summer time (DST) settings In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press...
OTHER SETTINGS After the setting is the way you want, press [SET]. • This displays the current time in accordance with your setting. Press [SET] again to exit the setting screen. Changing the Display Language You can use the following procedure to select one of ten languages as the display language.
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OTHER SETTINGS Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ Buttons Power On/Off Functions You can use the following procedures to configure the [ (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) buttons so power turns and/or off whenever they are pressed. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
OTHER SETTINGS Formatting Built-in Memory Formatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it. IMPORTANT! • Note that data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered. Check to make sure you do not need any of the data in memory before you format it. •...
USING A MEMORY CARD USING A MEMORY CARD You can expand the storage capabilities of your camera by using a commercially available memory card (SD memory card or MultiMediaCard). You can also copy files from built-in flash memory to a memory card and from a memory card to flash memory.
USING A MEMORY CARD Using a Memory Card IMPORTANT! • Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory card. • Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it. Never try to force a memory card into the slot when you feel resistance.
• Should water or any foreign object ever get into the card slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove the batteries, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. • Never remove a card from the camera while the operation lamp is flashing. Doing so can cause the file save operation to fail, and even damage the memory card.
USING A MEMORY CARD Load the memory card into the camera. Turn on the camera. Next, enter the REC mode or PLAY mode, and press [MENU]. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Format”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Format”, and then press [SET].
USING A MEMORY CARD Copying Files Use the procedures below to copy files between built-in memory and a memory card. IMPORTANT! • Only snapshot and movie files recorded with this camera can be copied. Other files cannot be copied. To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card Load the memory card into the camera.
USING A MEMORY CARD To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory With this procedure you can copy one file at a time. Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure under “To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card”.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER After using the USB cable to establish a USB connection between the camera and your computer, you can use your computer to view images in file memory and copy images to your computer’s hard disk or other storage media.
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VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! • Low battery power can cause the camera to power down suddenly during data communication. Use the optional AC adaptor is recommended to power the camera during data communication with a computer. • Do not try to establish a connection between the camera and computer before installing the USB driver onto the computer.
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VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Click [USB driver] and then [Install]. • This starts installation. • The following steps show installation under the English version of Windows. On the screen that appears after installation is complete, select the “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.”...
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Turn on the camera. • It makes no difference whether the camera is in the REC mode or PLAY mode. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the camera and your computer’s USB port.
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VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER On your computer, double-click “My Computer”. Double-click “Removable Disk”. • Your computer sees the camera’s file memory as a removable disk. Double-click the “Dcim” folder. Double-click the folder that contains the image you want. Double-click the file that contains the image you want to view.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER USB Connection Precautions • Be sure to read the documentation that comes with your computer for other important information about USB connections. • Do not leave the same image displayed on your computer screen for a long time. Doing so can cause the image to “burn in”...
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VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! • Low battery power can cause the camera to power down suddenly during data communication. Use the optional AC adaptor is recommended to power the camera during data communication with a computer. • If you want to transfer files from the camera’s built-in memory to a computer, make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera before you connect the USB cable.
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VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Turn on the camera. • It makes no difference whether the camera is in the REC mode or PLAY mode. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the camera and your computer’s USB port.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER To copy all the files in file memory to your Macintosh hard disk, drag the “DCIM” folder to the folder to which you want to copy it. IMPORTANT! • Never use your computer to edit, delete, move, or rename images stored in file memory.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer The following are the operations you can perform while there is a USB connection between your camera and computer. See the referenced pages for more information about each operation. •...
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card Reader/Writer See the user documentation that comes with the SD memory card reader/writer for details about how to use it. Using a Commercially Available PC Card Reader/Writer and PC Card Adapter (for SD Memory Cards and MMCs) See the user documentation that comes with the PC card reader/writer and PC card adapter (for an SD memory card/...
(BESTSHOT folder) UQR41001.JPE (User setup file) UQR41002.JPE (User setup file) *1 These folders are created in built-in memory only. *2 These file names are part of the QV-R41 file structure only. With the QV-R51, files are named UQR51001.JPE, UQR51002.JPE, etc.
• User setup files (Built-in memory only) Files that contain BESTSHOT user setups Image Files Supported by the Camera • Image files recorded with the CASIO QV-R41/QV-R51 Digital Camera • DCF protocol image files Certain DCF functions may not be supported. When...
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions • Note that the folder named “DCIM” is the parent (top) folder of all the files in memory. When transferring memory contents to a hard disk, CD-R, MO disk, or other external storage, treat all the contents inside a DCIM folder as a set and always keep them together.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER The album feature of the camera creates files that make it possible for you to view images on your computer in a photo album layout. You can also use the applications contained on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera to automate image transfer and to retouch images.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER • The PLAY mode screen reappears after creation of the album is complete. • Creating an album causes a file folder named “ALBUM”, which contains a file named “INDEX.HTM” plus other files to be created in camera memory or on the memory card.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Configuring Detailed Album Settings In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Create Album”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Set Up”, and then press [ ].
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USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER I Image Use This setting lets you select from among three different image uses, as described below. Select the image use that best suits the way you plan to use the image. For this purpose: Smaller images for album browsing, Website thumbnails, or archiving on a CD-R or other media, with the full-size image displayed...
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER NOTE • Depending on the number of images in memory, it can take quite a bit of time to complete auto album creation when you turn off the camera. If you do not plan to use the album feature, we suggest that you keep auto album creation turned off, which shortens the amount of time the camera takes to power down completely.
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USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER If you created the album after selecting “Normal” type or “Index/Info” as the album type under “Configuring Detailed Album Settings” on page 158, you can click one of the following display options. Album : Displays an album created by the camera. Index : Displays a list of images stored in a folder.
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USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER • The following describes the information that appears on the Info Screen. This Info Screen item: Shows this: File Size Image file size Resolution Resolution Quality Quality Drive mode Drive mode Exposure mode Light metering Metering mode Shutter speed Shutter speed...
USB cable. Photo Loader (for Windows/Macintosh) This application loads image data saved in JPEG and AVI format from a digital camera to your computer. Photohands (for Windows) This application is for retouching and printing image files.
This software provides an extended tool set including a codec that allows Windows 98 and 2000 to handle movie files recorded using a digital camera. You do not need to install DirectX if you are running Windows XP or Me.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows Use the procedures in this section to install the software from the bundled CD-ROM to your computer. NOTE • If you already have one of the bundled applications installed on your computer, check its version.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File You should always read the “Read me” file for any application before installing it. The “Read me” file contains information you need to know when installing the application.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) In the “Manual” area, click the name of the manual you want to read. IMPORTANT! • You need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to read user documentation files. If you do not already have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed, you can install it from the bundled CD- ROM.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh Use the procedures in this section to install the software from the bundled CD-ROM to your computer. Installing Software Use the following procedures to install the software. I To install Photo Loader Open the folder named “Photo Loader”.
I To read the Photo Loader user’s guide On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder. Open the “Photo Loader” folder and then open the “English” folder. Open “PhotoLoader_english”. I To register as a user Internet registration only is supported. Visit the following CASIO website to register: http://world.casio.com/qv/register/...
Auto / (Sunlight) / (Light Bulb) / (Fluorescent) / Manual QV-R41: ISO 64 / ISO 125 / ISO 250 / ISO 500 / Auto QV-R51: ISO 50 / ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO 400 / Auto AF Area...
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APPENDIX G Set Up tab menu Beep On / Off Startup On (Selectable image) / Off File No. Continue / Reset World Time Home / World Home time setup (city, DST, etc.) World Time setup (city, DST, etc.) Date Style YY/MM/DD / DD/MM/YY / MM/DD/YY Adjust Time setting...
APPENDIX G Set Up tab menu Beep On / Off Startup On (Selectable image) / Off File No. Continue / Reset World Time Home / World Home time setup (city, DST, etc.) World Time setup (city, DST, etc.) Date Style YY/MM/DD / DD/MM/YY / MM/DD/YY Adjust Time setting...
APPENDIX PLAY mode Self-timer Operation Lamp Lamp Green Operational (Power on, recording enabled) One of the following operations is being performed: delete, DPOF, Pattern 3 image protect, copy, album creation, format, power down Memory card problem / Memory Pattern 2 card is unformatted.
APPENDIX Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Power does not turn on. 1) The batteries are not oriented correctly. 2) The batteries are dead. 3) You are using the wrong type of AC adaptor. Camera suddenly powers 1) Auto Power Off activated (page 44). down.
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APPENDIX Symptom Auto Focus does not focus 1) The lens is dirty. properly 2) The subject is not located in the center of the focus frame when you compose the image. 3) The subject you are shooting is a type that is not compatible with Auto Focus operation (page 66).
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APPENDIX Symptom Color of the playback Sunlight or light from another source is shining image is different from the directly into the lens during recording. image on the monitor screen during recording. Images are not displayed. A memory card with non-DCF images recorded with another camera is loaded in the camera.
Record the image again. SYSTEM ERROR Your camera system is corrupted. Contact your retailer or a CASIO service center. The card is locked. The LOCK switch of the SD memory card is locked. You cannot store images to or delete...
Specifications Product ... Digital Camera Model ... QV-R41/QV-R51 I Camera Functions Image Files Format Snapshots ... JPEG (Exif Ver.2.2); DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) 1.0 standard;...
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* To determine the number of images that can be stored on a memory card of a different capacity, multiply the capacities in the table by the appropriate value. (QV-R41) Approximate Built-in flash Quality Image File Size memory 9.7MB...
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APPENDIX Delete ... Single-file, all files (with protection) Effective Pixels ... QV-R41: 4.00 million QV-R51: 5.00 million Imaging Element ... QV-R41: 1/1.8-inch square pixel color (Total pixels: 4.13 million) QV-R51: 1/1.8-inch square pixel color (Total pixels: 5.25 million) Lens/Focal Distance ... F2.8 (W) to 4.9 (T); f= 8 (W) to 24mm...
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Power Requirements ... Two AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (HR-3U <Rated Capacitance 2100mAh> and HR-3U <Rated Capacitance 2300mAh>) Two AA-size lithium batteries Two AA-size alkaline batteries AC adaptor (AD-C30) Approximate Battery Life (QV-R41/QV-R51) Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries Number of Shots, 900 shots Continuous Recording*...
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APPENDIX *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;...
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APPENDIX Power Supply • Use only the special HR-3U rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported. • This camera does not have separate batteries for the clock. The date and time settings of the camera are cleared whenever power is totally cut off (from both the batteries and AC adaptor).
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