Casio QV-R62 User Manual
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QV-R62
User's Guide
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  • Page 1 • Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’s Guide. • Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference. • For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the CASIO Website at http://world.casio.com/. K813PCM1DKX...
  • Page 2: Introduction

    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 2 AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6) Strap CD-ROM USB Cable Basic Reference...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION GETTING READY Contents About This Manual ............. 25 INTRODUCTION General Guide ............26 Monitor Screen Contents ........... 28 Unpacking ..............2 REC mode PLAY mode Features ............... 9 Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Precautions ..............12 Indicator Lamps ............32 General Precautions Data Error Precautions Attaching the Strap ............
  • Page 4 INTRODUCTION Using Manual Focus BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using Focus Lock Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ......77 Recording an Image ........... 50 Specifying the Recording Mode Adjusting White Balance ..........78 Aiming the Camera Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually Recording an Image Using the High-speed Continuous Shutter Mode ..
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION Specifying Power On Default Settings FILE MANAGEMENT Resetting the Camera Folders ..............124 Memory Folders and Files PLAYBACK Protecting Files ............125 Basic Playback Operation ........108 To protect a single file To protect all files in memory Zooming the Display Image ........109 Using the FAVORITE Folder ........
  • Page 6 INTRODUCTION Using World Time ............. 138 PRINTING IMAGES To display the World Time screen To configure World Time settings DPOF ................ 151 To configure summer time (DST) settings To configure print settings for a single image Changing the Display Language ......140 To configure print settings for all images Changing the USB Port Protocol ......
  • Page 7 INTRODUCTION USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER APPENDIX Using the Album Feature ......... 175 Menu Reference ............192 Creating an album Indicator Lamp Reference ........195 Selecting an Album Layout REC mode Configuring Detailed Album Settings PLAY mode Viewing Album Files Troubleshooting Guide ..........
  • Page 8 • Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks which may arise through the use of the QV-R62. or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 9: Features

    INTRODUCTION I Copyright Restrictions Features Except for the purpose of your own personal enjoyment, • 6 million effective pixels unauthorized copying of snapshot files and movie files The CCD provides 6.37 million total pixels of very high- violates copyright laws and international contracts. Distribution to third parties of such files over the Internet resolution for crisp, clear, prints and display images.
  • Page 10 INTRODUCTION • Business Shot (page 91) • World Time (page 138) Business Shot automatically corrects rectangular shapes A simple operation sets the current time for your current when recording the image of a business card, document, location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 time whiteboard, or similar subjects from an angle.
  • Page 11 INTRODUCTION • DCF Data Storage (page 172) • Photo Loader and Photohands (page 184) DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage Your camera comes bundled with Photo Loader, the protocol provides image compatibility between the digital popular application that automatically loads images from camera and printers.
  • Page 12: Precautions

    Be sure to observe the following important precautions • Never fire the flash in the direction of a person whenever using the QV-R62. All references in this manual operating a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with to “camera” refer to the CASIO QV-R62 Digital Camera.
  • Page 13 Improper use creates the risk of serious camera, unplug it from the wall outlet. If you are accident. using battery power, remove the batteries from the camera, taking care to protect yourself against burn injury. 3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.
  • Page 14 If you are camera. using battery power, remove the batteries from the 3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized camera. service center. 3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized I Keep Away From Fire service center.
  • Page 15 INTRODUCTION I Locations To Be Avoided I Batteries • Never leave the camera in any of the following types of • Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak, which locations. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electric damages and corrodes the area around the batteries shock.
  • Page 16: Alkaline Batteries

    INTRODUCTION I Alkaline Batteries • Failure to observe any of the following precautions while using batteries creates the risk of overheating, • Should liquid from an alkaline battery ever get into your fire, and explosion. eyes, take the following steps. —...
  • Page 17 — Never try to modify the AC adaptor or subject it to bending. — Do not twist or pull on the power cord. — Should the power cord or plug ever become damaged, contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.
  • Page 18: Battery Life

    INTRODUCTION I Battery Life • Use the AC adaptor where it will not be splashed with water. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock. • The battery lives noted in the User’s Guide are • Do not place a vase or any other container filled with approximate values until power fails, based on use of liquid on top of the AC adaptor.
  • Page 19: Data Error Precautions

    INTRODUCTION Data Error Precautions Operating conditions • Your digital camera is manufactured using precision • This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging digital components. Any of the following creates the risk from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). When using the of corruption of data in file memory.
  • Page 20: Condensation

    INTRODUCTION Condensation Lens • When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or • Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause there is the possibility that condensation can form on the malfunction.
  • Page 21: Quick Start Guide

    QUICK START GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE Load the batteries into the camera Load the bundled AA-size batteries (LR6) into the camera (page 34). • You can also use commercially available rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries (HR-3UA or HR-3UB) and AA-size lithium batteries (FR6) to power the camera.
  • Page 22: To Configure Display Language And Clock Settings

    QUICK START GUIDE To configure display language and clock settings • Be sure to configure the following settings before using the camera to record images. (See page 47 for details.) Press the power button to turn Use [ ] and [ ] to select the on the camera.
  • Page 23: To Record An Image

    QUICK START GUIDE To record an image (See page 50 for details.) Green Use [ ] and [ ] to select the “REC” tab. operation lamp Use [ ] and [ ] to select “REC Mode”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “...
  • Page 24: To View A Recorded Image

    QUICK START GUIDE To view a recorded image To delete an image (See page 108 for details.) (See page 122 for details.) 2, 3, 4, 5 Press [ ] (PLAY). Press [ ] (PLAY). Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the Press [ ] ( images.
  • Page 25: Contents

    File memory can be any one of the This term as used in this following three locations. Means this: manual: “camera” The CASIO QV-R62 Digital • The camera’s built-in flash memory Camera • An SD memory card loaded in the camera “file memory” The location where the •...
  • Page 26: General Guide

    GETTING READY General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. I Front I Back 9 : A Viewfinder Operation lamp Shutter button ] (PLAY mode) Power button ] (REC mode) Flash Zoom controller Viewfinder Terminal cover...
  • Page 27 GETTING READY I Bottom Memory card slot Battery compartment Battery compartment cover Tripod screw hole • Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.
  • Page 28: Monitor Screen Contents

    GETTING READY Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status. • Note that the example screens in this chapter are for illustrative purposes only. They do not exactly match the screen contents actually produced on the camera.
  • Page 29 GETTING READY Image size (page 67) Date and time (page 135) 2816 × 2112 pixels EV value (page 77) 2816 × 1872 (3:2)pixels 2048 × 1536 pixels Battery capacity (page 35) 1600 × 1200 pixels 1280 × 960 pixels Histogram (page 95) 640 ×...
  • Page 30: Play Mode

    GETTING READY PLAY mode PLAY mode file type ISO sensitivity (page 98) Snapshot Date and time (page 135) Movie 12 3 White balance indicator (page 78) Image protection indicator (page 125) Auto Daylight Folder number/File number Cloudy (page 124) Shade Example : When a file named CIMG0023.JPG is stored in a folder Fluorescent 1...
  • Page 31: Changing The Contents Of The Monitor Screen

    GETTING READY Changing the Contents of the Monitor IMPORTANT! • You cannot turn off the monitor screen in the Screen following cases: Each press of [DISP] changes the contents of the monitor In the PLAY mode, in the BESTSHOT mode, when screen as shown below.
  • Page 32: Indicator Lamps

    GETTING READY Indicator Lamps Attaching the Strap You can find out the operational status of the camera at a Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the glance by checking the color of the indicator lamps, and illustration.
  • Page 33: Power Requirements

    GETTING READY Power Requirements When using rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries to power this camera, use SANYO Electric Your camera features a two-way power supply that lets you Co., Ltd. brand type HR-3UA or HR-3UB rechargeable use either AA-size batteries or household AC current. A set nickel metal hydride batteries.
  • Page 34: To Load Batteries

    GETTING READY To load batteries IMPORTANT! • Use only AA-size alkaline batteries (LR6), AA-size lithium batteries (FR6), or AA-size rechargeable Turn off the camera. nickel metal hydride batteries (type HR-3UA or HR- 3UB, page 33) to power this camera. Slide the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the To remove the batteries from the camera...
  • Page 35: Low Battery Indicator

    GETTING READY I Low Battery Indicator I Battery Life Guidelines The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on The battery life guideline values given below indicate the the monitor screen changes as battery power is used. The approximate amount of time under the conditions defined indicator means that remaining battery power is low.
  • Page 36 GETTING READY • The above approximate guidelines are based on the • The above values are based on new batteries starting from following battery types: a full charge. Repeated charging shortens battery life. • Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash, Alkaline :LR6 Matsushita Battery Industrial Co., Ltd.
  • Page 37 GETTING READY I Alkaline Battery Life • Note that the above number of shots is approximate and is provided for reference only. They in no way guarantee The actual life of alkaline batteries is affected by a variety that you will be able to achieve a certain level of of factors, including the battery manufacturer, the amount performance under the conditions described above.
  • Page 38: Battery Handling Precautions

    GETTING READY I Battery Handling Precautions I Using Rechargeable Batteries Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak or explode, When using rechargeable batteries, be sure to use SANYO which damages and corrodes the area around the batteries Electric Co., Ltd. type HR-3UA or HR-3UB rechargeable and creates the risk of fire and personal injury.
  • Page 39 GETTING READY I Refreshing Rechargeable Batteries IMPORTANT! • Performing the battery refresh operation reduces the Batteries can start to lose their ability to retain a charge if battery charge level to almost zero. Never load you do not use them for a long time or when you charge refreshed batteries into the camera without charging them repeatedly without allowing their current charge to be them first.
  • Page 40: Using Ac Power

    GETTING READY Using AC Power Plug the AC power cord into an electrical outlet. You need to purchase the optionally available AC adaptor (AD-C30) in order to be able to power the camera using AC power. [DC IN 3V] Terminal cover Connect the AC power cord to the AC adaptor.
  • Page 41 GETTING READY I Using AC Adaptor In Another Geographic I AC Adaptor Precautions Area • Be sure to turn off power before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor. • The AC adaptor can be used with any power source rated •...
  • Page 42: Turning The Camera On And Off

    GETTING READY Turning the Camera On and Off NOTE • Pressing [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera enters I To turn on the camera the REC mode, while pressing [ ] (PLAY) enters the PLAY mode. Press the power button, [ ] (REC), or [ ] (PLAY).
  • Page 43: Configuring Power Saving Settings

    GETTING READY I To turn off the camera Configuring Power Saving Settings Press the power button to turn off the camera. You can configure the settings described below to conserve battery power. NOTE Sleep : Automatically turns off the monitor screen •...
  • Page 44: Using The On-Screen Menus

    GETTING READY G See “Using the On-screen Menus” below for Using the On-screen Menus information about how to use menus. Pressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screen To configure this feature: Select this setting: that you can use to perform various operations. The menu Sleep Sleep that appears depends on whether you are in the REC...
  • Page 45 GETTING READY G Menu Screen Operations Press [MENU]. When you want to do this: Do this: Selection cursor (indicates the currently selected item) Move between tabs Press [ ] and [ ]. [MENU] Move from the tab to the Press [ ]. settings [SET] Move from the settings to...
  • Page 46 GETTING READY Press [ ] or [ ] to select the tab you want, Perform one of the following operations to and then press [SET] to move the selection apply the setting you configured. cursor from the tab to the settings. To do this: Perform this key operation: Use [ ] and [ ] to...
  • Page 47: Configuring Display Language And Clock Settings

    GETTING READY IMPORTANT! Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings • Recording images without configuring the clock settings causes incorrect time information to be Be sure to configure the following settings before using the stored with image data. Be sure to configure the camera to record images.
  • Page 48: To Configure Display Language And Clock Settings

    GETTING READY To configure display language and clock Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the settings geographical area where you live, and Press the power button, [ ] (REC) or [ then press [SET]. (PLAY) to turn on the camera.
  • Page 49 GETTING READY Use [ ] and [ ] to Set the current date select the date format and the time. setting you want, and then press [SET]. Example: December 24, 2004 To do this: Do this: To display the date like this: Select this format: Change the setting at the current Press [ ] and [ ].
  • Page 50: Recording An Image

    “REC Mode”, Specifying the Recording Mode and then press [ ]. Your CASIO digital camera has three recording modes, each of which is described below. Before recording an image, use the procedure below to select the applicable recording mode.
  • Page 51: Aiming The Camera

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Aiming the Camera IMPORTANT! • Make sure your fingers and the strap do not block Use both hands to hold the camera still when shooting an the flash or lens. image. Holding the camera with one hand increases the chance of movement, which can blur your images.
  • Page 52: Recording An Image

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording an Image • This causes an image or a message to appear on the monitor screen. Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed in • This enters the REC mode for image recording. accordance with the brightness of the subject. Images you •...
  • Page 53 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Compose the image Press the shutter button half 99 99 1600 1600 1200 1200 on the monitor screen way to focus the image. NORMAL NORMAL so the main subject is • When you press the shutter within the focus button half way, the camera’s frame.
  • Page 54: Recording Precautions

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING After making sure that the Recording Precautions image is focused properly, • Never open the battery compartment cover while the press the shutter button the green operation lamp is flashing. Doing so not only rest of the way down to causes the current image to be lost, it can also corrupt record.
  • Page 55: About Auto Focus

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • When recording a dimly lit subject while “Auto” is selected About Auto Focus for the ISO sensitivity setting (page 98), the camera • Auto Focus tends not to work well if the camera is moved increases sensitivity and uses a slower shutter speed. during recording, or when recording the types of subjects Because of this, you need to guard against camera listed below.
  • Page 56: About The Rec Mode Monitor Screen

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING About the REC Mode Monitor Screen Using the Optical Viewfinder • The image shown on the monitor screen in the REC You can conserve battery power by turning off the mode is a simplified image for composing purposes. The camera’s monitor screen (page 31) and using the optical actual image is recorded in accordance with the image viewfinder to compose images.
  • Page 57: Using Zoom

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • The monitor screen turns on automatically whenever Using Zoom you select the Macro mode or Manual Focus mode. Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical Always use the monitor screen to compose images zoom and digital zoom.
  • Page 58 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTE • 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). • Optical zoom is disabled during movie recording, but Zoom out Zoom in digital zoom is enabled.
  • Page 59: Digital Zoom

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Digital zoom indicator Digital Zoom Slide the zoom controller towards Digital zoom is activated after you reach the maximum (Telephoto)/ optical zoom factor (3X). It enlarges the part of the image change the zoom at the center of the image screen. The range of the digital factor.
  • Page 60: Using The Flash

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! Using the Flash • Digital zoom is disabled whenever the monitor Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you screen is turned off (page 31). want to use. • When you perform a digital zoom operation, the •...
  • Page 61 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! To do this: Select this setting: • The flash unit of this camera fires a number of times Have the flash fire automatically when None when you record an image. The initial flashes are required (Auto Flash) pre-flashes, which the camera uses to obtain Turn off the flash (Flash Off) information that it uses for exposure settings.
  • Page 62: Flash Unit Status

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING I About Red-eye Reduction Flash Unit Status Using the flash to record at night or in a dimly lit room can You can find out the current flash unit status by pressing cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the the shutter button half way and checking the monitor image.
  • Page 63: Changing The Flash Intensity Setting

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Changing the Flash Intensity Setting Using Flash Assist Perform the following steps to change the flash intensity Recording a subject that is outside the flash range can setting. cause the subject to appear dark in the resulting image, because not enough of the flash reaches the subject.
  • Page 64: Flash Precautions

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Flash Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Auto”, and then Flash Precautions press [SET]. • Take care that your fingers • Selecting “Off” disables flash assist. do not block the flash when you hold the camera. Covering the flash with your IMPORTANT! finger can greatly reduce its...
  • Page 65: Using The Self-Timer

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • When the flash is turned off ( ), mount the camera on a Using the Self-timer tripod to record images in an area where available lighting The self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10- is dim.
  • Page 66 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Self-timer lamp Record the image. To do this: Select this setting: Specify a 10-second self-timer 10 sec • When you press the shutter button, the self- Specify a 2-second self-timer 2 sec timer lamp flashes as Specify Triple Self-timer the countdown Disable the self-timer progresses, and then...
  • Page 67: Specifying Image Size

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTE Specifying Image Size • The “2 sec” self-timer setting is best when shooting “Image size” is the size of the image, expressed as the with a slow shutter speed, because it helps to avoid number of vertical and horizontal pixels. A “pixel” is one of blurring of images due to hand movement.
  • Page 68: Specifying Image Quality

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Image Size Print Size Specifying Image Quality 2816 × 2112 A3 Print Compressing an image before storage can cause a Larger 2816 × 1872 A3 Print (3:2 horizontal-to- deterioration of its quality. The more an image is (3:2) vertical ratio) compressed, the greater the loss of quality.
  • Page 69 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. To get this: Select this setting: High image quality, large file Higher Fine size Quality Normal image quality and Normal normal file size Low image quality, small file Lower Economy...
  • Page 70: Selecting The Focus Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS This section describes other powerful features and To set up the camera to do this: Select this setting: functions that are available for recording. Focus automatically (Auto Focus) None Perform close-up focus (Macro) Perform infinity focus (Infinity) Selecting the Focus Mode Focus manually (Manual Focus) You can select one of four different focus modes: Auto...
  • Page 71: Using Auto Focus

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Auto Focus When you see this: It means this: Green focus frame As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image The image is focused. Green operation lamp automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when Red focus frame The image is not you press the shutter button down half way.
  • Page 72: Specifying The Auto Focus Area

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS I Specifying the Auto Focus Area Use [ ] and [ ] to select the Auto Focus area you want, and then press [SET]. You can use the following procedure to change the Auto Focus area used in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro For this type of Auto Focus area: Select this: mode.
  • Page 73: Using The Macro Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Macro Mode IMPORTANT! • Use of the flash along with wide angle zoom or the The Macro mode lets you focus on close up subjects Macro mode can cause the light of the flash to automatically.
  • Page 74: Using The Infinity Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Infinity Mode Using Manual Focus Use this mode when recording scenery and other faraway With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of images. an image manually. The following shows focus ranges in the Macro mode for two optical zoom factors.
  • Page 75 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS While watching the NOTE image on the monitor • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation screen, use [ ] and (page 57) while recording with manual focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to [ ] to focus.
  • Page 76: Using Focus Lock

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Focus Lock Keeping the shutter 99 99 1600 1600 1200 1200 button pressed half NORMAL NORMAL Focus lock is a technique you can use to focus on a subject way down, re- 1 / 1000 1 / 1000 that is not located within the focus frame when you record F2.6 F2.6...
  • Page 77: Exposure Compensation (Ev Shift)

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Use [ ] and [ ] to Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) change the exposure Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure compensation value, setting (EV value) manually to adjust for the lighting of your and then press [SET]. subject.
  • Page 78: Adjusting White Balance

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes Adjusting White Balance 0.0. The wavelengths of the light produced by various light Record the image. sources (daylight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a subject when it is recorded.
  • Page 79 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you NOTE want, and then press [SET]. • When “Auto” is selected for the white balance setting, the camera automatically determines the When shooting under these conditions: Select this setting: white point of the subject.
  • Page 80: Configuring The White Balance Setting Manually

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Configuring the White Balance Setting Point the camera at a white paper or similar object under the lighting conditions for which Manually you want to set the white balance, and then Certain complex light sources or other environmental press the shutter button.
  • Page 81: Using The High-Speed Continuous Shutter Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE Using the High-speed Continuous Shutter • After you adjust white balance manually, the setting Mode remains in effect until you change it or until you turn You can configure the camera to record only a single off the camera.
  • Page 82: Using The Bestshot Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Using the BESTSHOT Mode • Nothing is displayed on the monitor screen while Selecting one of the 23 BESTSHOT scenes automatically recording is in progress. sets up the camera for recording a similar type of image. •...
  • Page 83 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS . Enter the REC Mode, Scene Number Scene Name and select “ Retro BESTSHOT” as the Twilight recording mode (page Business card and documents (page 91) 50). White board, etc. (page 91) Register User Scene (page 85) •...
  • Page 84 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! NOTE • BESTSHOT scenes were not recorded using this • You can use the key customization feature (page camera. They are provided as samples only. 104) to configure the camera to enter the • Images recorded using a BESTSHOT scene may not BESTSHOT mode whenever you press [ ] or [ ] produce the results you expected due to shooting while in the REC mode.
  • Page 85: Creating Your Own Bestshot Setup

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup Use [ ] and [ ] to display the image You can use the procedure below to save the setup of an whose setup you image you recorded for later recall when you need it again. want to register as a Recalling a setup you save automatically sets up the BESTSHOT scene.
  • Page 86: To Delete A Bestshot User Setup

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS I To delete a BESTSHOT user setup IMPORTANT! • Setups that you register as BESTSHOT sample scenes are located after the built-in sample scenes. Enter the REC Mode, and select “ • Note that formatting the built-in memory (page 143) BESTSHOT”...
  • Page 87: Combining Shots Of Two People Into A Single Image (Coupling Shot)

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot) • Combined The Coupling Shot mode lets you record images of two Images 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.
  • Page 88 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Press the shutter button to record the left IMPORTANT! side of the image. • Coupling Shot temporarily uses file memory to store data. You may get an error during Coupling Shot • The focus, exposure, white balance, zoom, and flash recording if there is not enough file memory available settings are fixed for this type of image.
  • Page 89: Recording A Subject Onto An Existing Background Image (Pre-Shot)

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Freeze the background on Recording a Subject onto an Existing the monitor screen. 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.
  • Page 90 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Enter the REC Mode, and select “ • You can press [MENU] at this point to clear the semi- transparent background from the monitor screen. BESTSHOT” as the recording mode (page 50). Then you can repeat step 3 to record a new background.
  • Page 91: Recording Images Of Business Cards And Documents (Business Shot)

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS I Setup Sample Images Recording Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot) • Business cards and • White board, etc. Recording a business card, document, white board, or documents similarly shaped object from an angle can cause the subject to appear misshaped in the resulting image.
  • Page 92: To Use Business Shot

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! To use Business Shot • Before recording, compose the image so outline of the item you want to record fits entirely within the Enter the REC Mode, and select “ monitor screen. The camera will not be able to detect BESTSHOT”...
  • Page 93: Using The Movie Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Use [ ] and [ ] to select the candidate you Using the Movie Mode want to correct. You can record movies. A single movie can be as long as available memory capacity allows. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Correct”, and •...
  • Page 94 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Remaining recording time Enter the REC Mode, • The remaining recording time counts down and the elapsed recording time counts up on the monitor and select “ screen as you record. Movie” as the • Starting a movie record operation causes optical recording mode (page zoom to be disabled.
  • Page 95: Using The Histogram

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • An RGB histogram that shows the distribution of R (red) , Using the Histogram G (green) , and B (blue) components is also displayed. You can use [DISP] to display a histogram on the monitor This histogram can be used to determine whether there is screen.
  • Page 96 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • When the histogram is too far • A centered histogram to the left, it means that there indicates that there is good are too many dark pixels. distribution of light pixels and This type of histogram results dark pixels.
  • Page 97: Rec Mode Camera Settings

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! REC Mode Camera Settings • Note that the above histograms are shown for The following are the settings you can configure before illustrative purposes only. You may not be able to recording an image using a REC mode. achieve exactly the same shapes for particular subjects.
  • Page 98: Specifying Iso Sensitivity

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying ISO Sensitivity IMPORTANT! • Under certain conditions, a high shutter speed in You can change the ISO sensitivity setting for better combination with a high ISO sensitivity setting can images in places where lighting is dim or when you are cause digital noise, which makes an image appear using faster shutter speeds.
  • Page 99: Selecting The Metering Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Selecting the Metering Mode Center weighted Center weighted metering measures Use the following procedure to specify multi-pattern light concentrating on the center of the metering, spot metering, or center-weighted metering as focus area. Use this metering method the metering mode.
  • Page 100: Using The Filter Function

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Using the Filter Function • When “Multi” is selected as the metering mode, The camera’s filter function lets you alter the tint of an certain procedures cause the metering mode setting image when you record it. to change automatically as described below.
  • Page 101: Specifying Outline Sharpness

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Outline Sharpness Specifying Color Saturation Use the following procedure to control the sharpness of Use the following procedure to control the intensity of the image outlines. image you are recording. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
  • Page 102: Specifying Contrast

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Contrast Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off Use this procedure to adjust the relative difference You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you between the light areas and dark areas of the image you compose images and ensure that the camera is straight are recording.
  • Page 103: Turning Image Review On And Off

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Turning Image Review On and Off Using Icon Help Image review displays the images you record on the Icon Help displays guidance text about an icon when you monitor screen as soon as you record them. Use the select it on the monitor screen while in the REC mode following procedure to turn image review on and off.
  • Page 104: Assigning Functions To The [ ] And [ ] Keys

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Assigning Functions to the [ ] and [ ] • Selecting one of the following settings causes the Keys icon and its Icon Help text to appear momentarily on A “key customization” feature lets you configure the [ ] the monitor screen.
  • Page 105: Specifying Power On Default Settings

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Power On Default Settings When you want to assign this function to Select this: [ ] and [ ] keys: The camera’s “mode memory” feature lets you specify the Recording mode power on default settings individually for the REC mode, •...
  • Page 106 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Function REC Mode Snapshot Use [ ] and [ ] to select the “Memory” tab. Flash Auto Focus Auto Use [ ] and [ ] to select the item you want to White Balance Auto change, and then press [ ].
  • Page 107: Resetting The Camera

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Resetting the Camera • If you change the BESTSHOT mode sample scene Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera’s selection or if you turn off the camera while it is in the settings to their initial defaults as shown under “Menu BESTSHOT mode, the camera’s setup (except for Reference”...
  • Page 108: Playback

    PLAYBACK PLAYBACK You can use the camera’s built-in monitor screen to view NOTE images after you record them. • Holding down [ ] or [ ] scrolls images at high speed. • In order to allow for faster playback image scrolling, Basic Playback Operation the image that initially appears on the monitor screen is a preview image, which is of somewhat lower...
  • Page 109: Zooming The Display Image

    PLAYBACK Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to shift the image Zooming the Display Image up, down, left, or right. Perform the following procedure to zoom the image currently on the monitor screen up to four times its normal Press [MENU] to return the image to its size.
  • Page 110: Resizing An Image

    PLAYBACK Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you Resizing an Image want, and then press [SET]. You can use the following procedure to change an image to one of the three sizes. To do this: Select this: 1600 ×...
  • Page 111: Cropping An Image

    PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Cropping an Image • Resizing an image creates a new file that contains Use the following procedure when you want to crop a the image in the size you select. The file with the portion of an enlarged image and use the remaining part of original image also remains in memory.
  • Page 112 PLAYBACK Use the zoom controller to make the cropping IMPORTANT! boundary larger or smaller. • Cropping an image creates a new file that contains the cropped image. The file with the original image • The size of the cropping boundary depends on the also remains in memory.
  • Page 113: Playing A Movie

    PLAYBACK • You can perform the following operations while a Playing a Movie movie is playing. Use the following procedure to play back a movie that was To do this: Do this: recorded in the Movie mode. Fast forward or fast reverse Hold down [ ] or the movie [ ].
  • Page 114: Displaying The 9-Image View

    PLAYBACK Example: When there are 20 images in memory, and Displaying the 9-image View Image 1 is displayed first 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.
  • Page 115: Selecting A Specific Image In The 9-Image View

    PLAYBACK Selecting a Specific Image in the 9- Displaying the Calendar Screen image View Use the following procedure to display a 1-month calendar. Each day shows the first file recorded on that day, which Display the 9-image view. makes it easy to find the file you want. Selection boundary Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and In the PLAY mode, press [ ] (...
  • Page 116: Playing A Slideshow

    PLAYBACK • Pressing [ ] while the date selection cursor is Playing a Slideshow located anywhere in the top line of the calendar Slideshow automatically plays back images in sequence at causes the previous month to appear. a fixed interval. •...
  • Page 117 PLAYBACK Configure the slideshow settings. IMPORTANT! • Note that all buttons are disabled while an image • See the pages indicated below for more information. change is in progress. Wait until an image is stopped on the monitor screen before performing a button For information about Go here: configuring this setting:...
  • Page 118: To Specify The Slideshow Images

    PLAYBACK I Selecting a Single Image for a Slideshow To specify the slideshow images When you select “One image” as the slideshow type, the slideshow displays only one image, without changing it. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Images”, and then press [ ].
  • Page 119: To Specify The Slideshow Time

    PLAYBACK To specify the slideshow time To set the slideshow interval Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Time”. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Interval”. Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the time setting Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the interval setting you want, and then press [SET].
  • Page 120: Rotating The Display Image

    PLAYBACK After you are finished configuring settings, Rotating the Display Image press [MENU] to exit the setting screen. Use the following procedure to rotate the image 90 degrees and register the rotation information along with the image. IMPORTANT! After you do this, the image is always displayed in its •...
  • Page 121: Using Image Roulette

    PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Using Image Roulette • Image Roulette does not play movie files. Image Roulette cycles images like a slot machine on the • Image Roulette is disabled when there is only one display, before stopping at one of them. When you start an snapshot image available.
  • Page 122: Deleting Files

    DELETING FILES DELETING FILES You can delete a single file, or you can delete all files Deleting a Single File currently in memory. In the PLAY mode, IMPORTANT! press [ ] ( • Note that file deletion cannot be undone. Once you delete a file, it is gone.
  • Page 123: Deleting All Files

    DELETING FILES IMPORTANT! Deleting All Files • If a file cannot be deleted for some reason, the message “This function is not supported for this file.” In the PLAY mode, press [ ] ( appears when you try to delete it. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All File Delete”, and then press [SET].
  • Page 124: File Management

    FILE MANAGEMENT FILE MANAGEMENT The file management capabilities of the camera make it Each folder can hold files numbered up to 9,999. easy to keep track of images. You can protect files against Trying to store the 10,000th file in a folder causes the next deletion and store the files you want in the camera’s built-in serially numbered folder to be created.
  • Page 125: Protecting Files

    FILE MANAGEMENT Use [ ] and [ ] to Protecting Files select “On”, and then Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted (page 122). press [SET]. You can protect files individually or you can protect all files • A file that is protected is in memory with a single operation.
  • Page 126: To Protect All Files In Memory

    FILE MANAGEMENT To protect all files in memory Using the FAVORITE Folder You can copy scenery shots, photos of your family, or other In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. special images from a file storage folder (page 172) to the FAVORITE folder in built-in memory (page 172).
  • Page 127 FILE MANAGEMENT Use [ ] and [ ] to NOTE select “Save”, and • Copying an image file with the above procedure creates a 320 × 240-pixel QVGA-size image in the then press [SET]. FAVORITE folder. • This displays the names •...
  • Page 128: To Display A File In The Favorite Folder

    FILE MANAGEMENT To display a file in the FAVORITE folder NOTE • Holding down [ ] or [ ] scrolls images at high speed. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. IMPORTANT! Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and then press [ ]. •...
  • Page 129: To Delete A File From The Favorite Folder

    FILE MANAGEMENT To delete a file from the FAVORITE To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder folder In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and then press [ ].
  • Page 130: Other Settings

    OTHER SETTINGS OTHER SETTINGS Specifying the File Name Serial Number Turning the Key Tone On and Off Generation Method Use the following procedure to turn the tone that sounds Use the following procedure to specify the method for when you press a key on and off. generating the serial number used for file names (page 124).
  • Page 131: Specifying An Image For The Startup Screen

    OTHER SETTINGS IMPORTANT! Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen • You can select any one of the following types of You can specify an image you recorded as the startup image as the startup image. screen image, which causes it to appear on the monitor —...
  • Page 132: Configuring Power Down Image Settings

    OTHER SETTINGS Change the name of the file to one of the Configuring Power Down Image Settings following. With the power down image feature, you can configure the Snapshot Image: ENDING.JPG camera so a specific image stored in camera image Movie Image: ENDING.AVI memory appears whenever you turn off power.
  • Page 133 OTHER SETTINGS I To disable the power down image feature IMPORTANT! • Only a snapshot (JPEG) or movie (AVI) file can be used as the power down image. Use the USB cable to connect the camera to • Note that the power down image feature works only your computer (page 160).
  • Page 134: Using The Alarm

    OTHER SETTINGS Press [DISP]. Using the Alarm • You could press [SET] in place of [DISP] if you want You can configure up to three alarms that cause the to configure the alarm without an image. camera to beep and display a specified image at the time you specify.
  • Page 135: Stopping The Alarm

    OTHER SETTINGS Stopping the Alarm Setting the Clock When an alarm time is reached while the camera is turned Use the procedures in this section to select a Home Time off, the alarm will sound for about one minute (or until you Zone, and to change its date and time settings.
  • Page 136: To Select Your Home Time Zone

    OTHER SETTINGS To select your Home Time zone Use [ ] and [ ] to select the city you want, and then press [SET]. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press After selecting the city you want, press [SET] [MENU].
  • Page 137: To Set The Current Time And Date

    OTHER SETTINGS To set the current time and date Changing the Date Format You can select from among three different formats for In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press display of the date. [MENU]. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press Select the “Set Up”...
  • Page 138: To Display The World Time Screen

    OTHER SETTINGS To configure World Time settings Using World Time You can use the World Time screen to view a time zone In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press that is different from the home time zone when you go on a [MENU].
  • Page 139: To Configure Summer Time (Dst) Settings

    OTHER SETTINGS Use [ ] and [ ] to To configure summer time (DST) select the city you settings want, and then press Summer time is used in some geographical areas to [SET]. advance the current time setting by one hour during the •...
  • Page 140: Changing The Display Language

    OTHER SETTINGS Use [ ] and [ ] to select the summer time Changing the Display Language (DST) setting you want. You can use the following procedure to select one of ten languages as the display language. To do this: Select this: Advance the current time setting by one hour...
  • Page 141: Changing The Usb Port Protocol

    OTHER SETTINGS • Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT) causes the Changing the USB Port Protocol camera to see the computer as an external storage You can use the procedure below to change the device. Use this setting for normal transfer of images communication protocol of the camera’s USB port when from the camera to a computer (using the bundled connecting to a computer, printer, or other external device.
  • Page 142 OTHER SETTINGS IMPORTANT! Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Power On/Off Functions • When “Power On/Off” is selected, pressing [ (REC) in the REC mode or [ ] (PLAY) in the PLAY You can use the following procedures to configure [ mode turns off the camera.
  • Page 143: Formatting Built-In Memory

    OTHER SETTINGS Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Format”, and then Formatting Built-in Memory press [SET]. Formatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it. • To exit the format operation without formatting, select “Cancel”. IMPORTANT! • Note that data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered.
  • Page 144: Using A Memory Card

    USING A MEMORY CARD USING A MEMORY CARD You can expand the storage IMPORTANT! capabilities of your camera by using • Use only an SD memory card or a MultiMediaCard a commercially available memory with this camera. Proper operation is not guaranteed card (SD memory card or when any other type of card is used.
  • Page 145: To Insert A Memory Card Into The Camera

    USING A MEMORY CARD Positioning the memory Using a Memory Card card so its back is facing in the same direction as the IMPORTANT! camera’s monitor screen, • Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or carefully slide it into the removing a memory card.
  • Page 146: To Remove A Memory Card From The Camera

    • 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.
  • Page 147: Memory Card Precautions

    USING A MEMORY CARD Load the memory card into the camera. Memory Card Precautions • If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can Turn on the camera. Next, enter the REC restore normal operation by reformatting it. However, we mode or PLAY mode, and press [MENU].
  • Page 148: Copying Files

    USING A MEMORY CARD Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Built-in Card”, Copying Files and then press [SET]. Use the procedures below to copy files between built-in • This starts the copy operation and displays the memory and a memory card. message “Busy..Please wait...”.
  • Page 149: To Copy A Specific File From A Memory Card To Built-In Memory

    USING A MEMORY CARD To copy a specific file from a memory NOTE • Files are copied to the folder in built-in memory card to built-in memory whose name has the largest number. Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure under “To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card”.
  • Page 150: Printing Images

    PRINTING IMAGES PRINTING IMAGES I Printing with a Computer A digital camera provides you with a variety of different ways to print the images it records. The three main printing Windows Users methods are described below. Use the method that best The camera comes bundled with Photo Loader and suits your needs.
  • Page 151: Dpof

    PRINTING IMAGES Macintosh Users DPOF The camera comes bundled with Photo Loader for the The letters “DPOF” stand for “Digital Print Macintosh, which can be installed for image transfer and Order Format”, which is a format for management, but not for printing. Use commercially available software for printing with a Macintosh.
  • Page 152: To Configure Print Settings For A Single Image

    PRINTING IMAGES To configure print settings for a single Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the number of copies. image • You can specify up to 99 for the number of copies. Specify 00 if you do not want to have the image In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
  • Page 153: To Configure Print Settings For All Images

    PRINTING IMAGES To configure print settings for all images To turn on date stamping for the prints, press [DISP] so is displayed. 12 12 In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. • indicates that date stamping is turned on. 12 12 •...
  • Page 154: Using Pictbridge Or Usb Direct-Print

    PRINTING IMAGES To print a single image Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT You can connect the camera In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press directly to a printer that supports [MENU]. PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT, and perform image selection and Select the “Set Up”...
  • Page 155 PRINTING IMAGES Connect the optionally available AC adaptor Turn on the printer. to the camera. Load paper for printing the images into the • If you are using batteries to power the camera, check printer. to make sure that the batteries are fully charged. •...
  • Page 156 PRINTING IMAGES 10 . Use [ ] and [ ] to select the paper size you On the camera’s monitor screen, use [ ] and want to use for printing, and then press [SET]. [ ] to select “Print”, and then press [SET]. •...
  • Page 157: To Print A Group Of Images

    PRINTING IMAGES To print a group of images To print again, repeat the above from step 3. • A message appears on the monitor screen, followed by the DPOF setting screen (page 152), if there are Use the DPOF procedure on page 152 to no DPOF settings currently configured on the specify the images in file memory that you camera to control the printing operation.
  • Page 158: Printing Precautions

    PRINTING IMAGES Printing Precautions PRINT Image Matching III • See the documentation that comes with your printer for Images include PRINT Image Matching information about print quality and paper settings. data (mode setting and other camera • Contact your printer manufacturer for information about setup information).
  • Page 159: Exif Print

    PRINTING IMAGES Exif Print Exif Print is an internationally supported, open standard file format that makes it possible to capture and display vibrant digital images with accurate colors. With Exif 2.2, files include a wide range of shooting condition information that can be interpreted by an Exif Print printer to produce better- looking prints.
  • Page 160: Using The Camera With A Windows Computer

    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER After using the USB cable to establish a USB connection Using the Camera with a Windows between the camera and your computer, you can use your Computer computer to view images in file memory and copy images The following are the general steps for viewing and copying to your computer’s hard disk or other storage media.
  • Page 161 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! What you should do first depends on whether your computer is running under Windows 98, • Low battery power can cause the camera to power down suddenly during data communication. Use of Me, 2000, or XP. the special AC adaptor is recommended to power the I Windows 98/Me/2000 Users camera during data communication.
  • Page 162 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Click [USB driver] and then [Install]. Connect the optional AC adaptor to the [DC IN 3V] connector of the camera, and then plug it • This starts installation. in to a household power outlet. • The following steps show installation under the •...
  • Page 163 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Turn on the camera, and then press [MENU]. Turn off the camera, and connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to • It makes no difference whether the camera is in the the camera and your computer’s USB port.
  • Page 164 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Turn on the camera. On your computer, double-click “My Computer”. • This will cause the “New Hardware...” dialog box to appear on the computer screen as the computer • If you are running Windows XP, click [Start] and then automatically detects the camera’s file memory.
  • Page 165 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER I Windows 98, 2000, Me IMPORTANT! 1. In the camera’s file memory (Removable Disk), right- • Never use your computer to edit, delete, move, or click the “Dcim” folder. rename images stored in file memory. Doing so can cause problems with the image management data 2.
  • Page 166: Usb Connection Precautions

    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER USB Connection Precautions Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer • Do not leave the same image displayed on your computer screen for a long time. Doing so can cause the image to The following are the general steps for viewing and copying “burn in”...
  • Page 167 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! Connect the optional AC adaptor to the [DC IN 3V] connector of the camera, and then plug it • Low battery power can cause the camera to power down suddenly during data communication. Use the in to a household power outlet.
  • Page 168 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Turn on the camera, and then press [MENU]. Turn off the camera, and connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to • It makes no difference whether the camera is in the the camera and your computer’s USB port.
  • Page 169 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Turn on the camera. IMPORTANT! • Never use your computer to edit, delete, move, or • Your Macintosh will see the camera’s file memory as rename images stored in the camera’s file memory. a drive. Doing so can cause problems with the image •...
  • Page 170: Operations You Can Perform From Your Computer

    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER USB Connection Precautions Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer • Do not leave the same image displayed on your computer screen for a long time. Doing so can cause the image to The following are the operations you can perform while “burn in”...
  • Page 171: Using A Memory Card To Transfer Images To A Computer

    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images Reader/Writer to a Computer See the user documentation that comes with the SD The procedures in this section describe how to transfer memory card reader/writer for details about how to use it.
  • Page 172: Memory Data

    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Memory Folder Structure Memory Data Images recorded with this camera and other data are I Folder Structure stored in memory using DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) protocol. DCF protocol is designed to make it DCIM (DCIM Folder) easier to exchange image and other data between digital...
  • Page 173: Image Files Supported By The Camera

    VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER I Folder and File Contents Image Files Supported by the Camera • DCIM folder • Image files recorded with this camera Folder that stores all of the digital camera files • DCF protocol image files •...
  • Page 174: Built-In Memory And Memory Card Precautions

    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.
  • Page 175: Using The Camera With A Computer

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER The album feature of the camera creates files that make it • You can use the Web browser shown below to view or possible for you to view images on your computer in a print the contents of an album.
  • Page 176 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Select the “PLAY” tab, IMPORTANT! select “Create Album”, • Never open the battery compartment cover or and then press [ ]. remove the memory card from the camera while an album is being created. Doing so not only runs the risk of certain album files being skipped, it can also result in image data and other data in memory being corrupted.
  • Page 177: Selecting An Album Layout

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Selecting an Album Layout Configuring Detailed Album Settings You can select from among 10 different display layouts for In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. an album. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Create Album”, In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. and then press [ ].
  • Page 178: Background Color

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER I Background Color I Image Use You can specify white, black, or gray as the color of the This setting lets you select from among three different album background using the procedure under “Configuring image uses, as described below.
  • Page 179 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER I Auto Album Creation On/Off NOTE • Depending on the number of images in memory, it This setting controls whether an album is created can take quite a bit of time to complete auto album automatically whenever you turn off the camera.
  • Page 180: Viewing Album Files

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing Album Files If you created the album after selecting “Normal” type or “Index/Info” as the album You can view and print album files using your computer’s type under “Configuring Detailed Album Web browser application. Settings”...
  • Page 181 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 Recording mode Recording mode Exposure mode Light metering Metering mode Index Shutter speed...
  • Page 182: Saving An Album

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER NOTE Saving an Album • When printing an album page, you should set up • To save an album, copy the “DCIM” folder from camera your Web browser as described below. memory or the memory card to your computer’s hard disk, —...
  • Page 183: To Delete An Album

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER To delete an album Installing the Software from the CD-ROM Your digital camera comes bundled with useful applications In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. for using it in combination with a computer. Install the applications you need on your computer.
  • Page 184 Photohands, all of which is included on the bundled • See the user documentation file (PDF) on the bundled CD-ROM. “CASIO Digital Camera Software” CD-ROM for details about using Photo Loader. • See the user documentation files (PDF) on the bundled...
  • Page 185: Computer System Requirements

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Computer System Requirements Macintosh Computer system requirements depend on each of the Photo Loader applications, as described below. Memory At least 32MB Windows At least 3MB USB Driver* Photo Loader Photohands • USB connection is supported on a Macintosh running OS 9, 10.1, 10.2, or 10.3.
  • Page 186: Installing Software From The Cd-Rom In Windows

    • The software on the CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) that comes bundled with the version. camera does not support operation under Mac OS X The CD-ROM includes the software and user (10.0).
  • Page 187: Getting Started

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Getting Started Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File Start up your computer and insert the CD-ROM into its CD- ROM drive. This will automatically launch the menu You should always read the “Read me” file for any application, which displays a menu screen on your application before installing it.
  • Page 188: Installing An Application

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Installing an Application Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) Click the “Install” button for the application In the “Manual” area, click the name of the you want to install. manual you want to read. Follow the instructions that appear on your IMPORTANT! computer screen.
  • Page 189: User Registration

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER User Registration Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh You can perform user registration over the Internet. To do so, of course, you need to be able to connect to the Use the procedures in this section to install the software Internet with your computer.
  • Page 190: Viewing User Documentation (Pdf Files)

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) • If you are upgrading to the new version of Photo To perform the following procedures, you must have Adobe Loader from a previous version and you want to use Reader installed on your Macintosh.
  • Page 191 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 camera user Internet registration only is supported. Visit the following CASIO website to register: http://world.casio.com/qv/register/...
  • Page 192: Menu Reference

    APPENDIX APPENDIX Sharpness +2 / +1 / 0 / –1 / –2 Menu Reference Saturation +2 / +1 / 0 / –1 / –2 The following shows lists of menus that appear in the REC Contrast +2 / +1 / 0 / –1 / –2 mode and PLAY mode, and their settings.
  • Page 193 APPENDIX G Memory tab menu G Set Up tab menu REC Mode On / Off Beep On / Off Flash On / Off Startup On (Selectable image) / Off Focus On / Off File No. Continue / Reset White Balance On / Off World Time Home / World...
  • Page 194 APPENDIX I PLAY mode G Set Up tab menu Beep On / Off G PLAY tab menu Startup On (Selectable image) / Off Slideshow Start / Images / Time / Interval / Cancel File No. Continue / Reset Favorites Show / Save / Cancel World Time Home / World DPOF...
  • Page 195: Indicator Lamp Reference

    APPENDIX REC mode Indicator Lamp Reference The camera has three indicator lamps: a green operation Self-timer lamp, a red operation lamp, and a self-timer lamp. These Operation Lamp Lamp Meaning lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational Green status of the camera.
  • Page 196: Play Mode

    APPENDIX PLAY mode Self-timer Operation Lamp Lamp Meaning Green Self-timer Operation Lamp Lamp Pattern 3 Low battery alert Meaning Green Pattern 3 Formatting card Operational (Power on, recording Pattern 3 Powering down enabled) USB connection One of the following operations is being performed: delete, DPOF, IMPORTANT! Pattern 3...
  • Page 197: Troubleshooting Guide

    APPENDIX Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Action Power does not turn on. 1) The batteries are not oriented correctly. 1) Orient the batteries correctly (page 34). 2) The batteries are dead. 2) Replace the batteries (page 34). 3) You are using the wrong type of AC adaptor. 3) Use only the type of AC adaptor (AD-C30) specified for this camera.
  • Page 198 APPENDIX Symptom Possible Cause Action Auto Focus does not focus 1) The lens is dirty. 1) Clean the lens. properly 2) The subject is not located in the center of the 2) Make sure the subject is centered in the focus focus frame when you compose the image.
  • Page 199 APPENDIX Symptom Possible Cause Action Monitor screen image is 1) You are using the Manual Focus Mode and 1) Focus the image (page 75). out of focus. have not focused the image. 2) You are trying to use the Macro Mode ( 2) Use Auto Focus for scenery and portrait shots.
  • Page 200 APPENDIX Symptom Possible Cause Action All buttons and switches Circuit problem caused by electrostatic charge, Remove the batteries from the camera, reinsert are disabled. impact, etc. while the camera was connected to them, and then try again. another device. Monitor screen is off. 1) USB communication is in progress.
  • Page 201: If You Have Problems Installing The Usb Driver

    You may not be able to install the USB driver properly if you use the USB cable to connect the camera to a computer running Windows 98 before installing the USB driver from the bundled CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software), or if you have another type of driver installed.
  • Page 202: Display Messages

    APPENDIX Display Messages Alarm setting This message appears after you change the alarm Check connections! You are trying to print on the printer over an complete. setting. incompatible USB connection. Battery is low. The batteries are dead. File could not be The batteries are dead, so the recorded image saved because could not be saved.
  • Page 203 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 images from a memory card that is locked.
  • Page 204: Specifications

    Product ....... Digital Camera (pixels) Image File Size memory 9.7MB Card* 64MB 2816 × 2112 Fine 2.9MB 3 shots 20 shots Model ........QV-R62 Normal 2.3MB 4 shots 25 shots Economy 1.6MB 5 shots 36 shots 2816 × 1872 Fine 2.7MB...
  • Page 205 APPENDIX Delete ........Single-file, all files (with protection) Exposure Control Light Metering ....Multi-pattern center-weighted, spot by Effective Pixels ....6.00 million Exposure ......Program AE Imaging Element ....1/1.8-inch square pixel color CCD Exposure Compensation ..–2EV to +2EV (1/3EV units) (Total pixels: 6.37 million) Shutter ........
  • Page 206 APPENDIX I Power Requirements Recording Functions ..Snapshot; BESTSHOT; Movie; high- speed continuous shutter mode Power Requirements ..Two AA-size alkaline batteries Monitor Screen ....2.0-inch TFT color LCD Two AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal 84,960 pixels (354 × 240) hydride batteries (HR-3UA <Rated Capacitance 2100mAh>...
  • Page 207 APPENDIX • Battery life varies with brand. Power Supply • SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. brand type HR-3UA or HR-3UB batteries are • Storage Medium: SD Memory Card recommended when using rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries to *1 Number of Shots (CIPA Standard) power this camera.

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