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Casio QV-R3 User Manual

Casio QV-R3 User Manual

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INTRODUCTION
Unpacking .................................................................... 2
Contents ....................................................................... 3
Features ....................................................................... 8
Precautions .................................................................. 9
General Precautions
Data Error Precautions
Operating conditions
Condensation
LED Backlight
Lens
Other
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QUICK START GUIDE
Getting Ready ............................................................ 14
To record an image .................................................... 14
To view a recorded image .......................................... 15
To delete an image ..................................................... 15
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GETTING READY
General Guide ............................................................ 16
Front
Bottom
Back
Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 18
Recording Mode
Play Mode
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen
Indicator Lamps .......................................................... 20
Attaching the Strap .................................................... 21
Using the Soft Case (Option) ..................................... 21
Power Requirements ................................................. 23
Using the Charger Unit
To load the battery into the camera
Battery Life
Power Supply Precautions
Using AC Power
Turning the Camera On and Off
Configuring Power Saving Settings
Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 34
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 36
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BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Recording an Image ................................................... 38
Recording Precautions
About Auto Focus
About the Recording Mode Monitor Screen
Previewing the Last Image Recorded ....................... 42
Deleting an Image in a Recording Mode
Using the Optical Viewfinder ...................................... 43
Adjusting the View of the Optical Viewfinder
Using Zoom ................................................................ 44
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Using the Flash .......................................................... 46
Flash Unit Status
Changing the Flash Intensity Setting
Flash Precautions
Using the Self-timer ................................................... 49
Specifying Image Size and Quality ............................ 51
To specify the image size
To specify the image quality
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
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Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 53
Using Auto Focus
Using the Macro Mode
Using the Infinity Mode
Using Manual Focus
Using Focus Lock
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 58
Recording Consecutive Images
(Continuous Shutter Mode) ........................................ 59
Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image
(Coupling Shot) .......................................................... 60
Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background
Image (Pre-shot) ........................................................ 62
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Using the Best Shot Mode ......................................... 64
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Creating Your Own Best Shot Setup
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Using the Night Scene Mode ..................................... 67
Shooting with Manual Exposure ................................ 67
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Using the Movie Mode ............................................... 69
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Shooting at Fixed Intervals ........................................ 70
Adjusting the White Balance ...................................... 72
Adjusting White Balance Manually
Selecting the Metering Mode ..................................... 74
Using the Histogram .................................................. 75
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Recording Mode Settings .......................................... 76
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Specifying Sensitivity
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Enhancing Specific Colors
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Using the Filter Function
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Specifying Color Saturation
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Specifying Contrast
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Specifying Outline Sharpness
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off
Specifying Power On Default Settings
Resetting the Camera
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PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation .......................................... 82
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Zooming the Displayed Image ................................... 83
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Resizing an Image ..................................................... 84
Cropping an Image ..................................................... 85
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Playing a Movie .......................................................... 86
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Displaying the 9-image View ..................................... 87
Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View
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  • Page 1 QV-R3/QV-R4 User Documentation Files • The QV-R3/QV-R4 user documentation available here has been divided among a number of files in order to facilitate download- ing. You can download the entire manual, or you can save time by using the table of contents below to find specific information and then download only the files you need.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DELETING FILES Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh ............114 Deleting a Single File ..........89 Installing Software Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) Deleting All Files ............90 Transferring Files to a Computer ......118 Transferring Files Over a USB Connection FILE MANAGEMENT Transferring Files Using a Memory Card Memory Data...

  • Page 3: Digital Camera

    Digital Camera QV-R3/QV-R4 Thank you for purchasing this CASIO Product. Before using it, be sure to read the precautions User’s Guide contained in this User’s Guide, and keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference. All the illustrations in this manual show the QV-R4 QV-R4.

  • Page 4: 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 Rechargeable lithium ion battery Charger Unit (BC-20) (NP-30) Strap CD-ROM Special USB Cable User’s Guide...

  • Page 5: Contents

    INTRODUCTION GETTING READY Contents General Guide ............16 Front INTRODUCTION Bottom Back Unpacking ..............2 Monitor Screen Contents ........... 18 Contents ............... 3 Recording Mode Features ............... 8 Play Mode Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Precautions ..............9 Indicator Lamps ............
  • Page 6 INTRODUCTION About Auto Focus Recording Consecutive Images About the Recording Mode Monitor Screen (Continuous Shutter Mode) ........59 Previewing the Last Image Recorded ....... 42 Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image Deleting an Image in a Recording Mode (Coupling Shot) ............
  • Page 7 INTRODUCTION PRINT Image Matching II ..........95 PLAYBACK Exif Print ..............95 Basic Playback Operation .......... 82 Zooming the Displayed Image ........83 OTHER SETTINGS Resizing an Image ............. 84 Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Cropping an Image ............. 85 Method ................
  • Page 8 INTRODUCTION Transferring Files to a Computer ......118 USING A MEMORY CARD Transferring Files Over a USB Connection Transferring Files Using a Memory Card Using a Memory Card ..........105 Memory Data To insert a memory card into the camera Memory Directory Structure To remove a memory card from the camera Supported Image Files...
  • Page 9 QV-R3/QV-R4. above, all copyrights and other related rights to these • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. for any damages or losses suffered by you or any third party due to the use of Photo Loader and/or Photohands.

  • Page 10: Features

    INTRODUCTION • Best Shot Features Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of • High-resolution primary color CCD image you are trying to record and the camera performs Everything from rich skin tones in portraits to fine details in troublesome setups automatically for beautiful pictures ev- scenery shots come out with amazingly realistic clarity.

  • Page 11: Precautions

    Always leave mainte- • Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) nance and repair work up to CASIO service center. Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want • Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the using a DPOF compatible printer.
  • Page 12 After making sure there is no more smoke com- from the camera or unplug it from the wall socket while re- ing from the camera, take it to your nearest CASIO service cording images. Doing so will not only make storage of the center for repair.

  • Page 13: Data Error Precautions

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

  • Page 14: Condensation

    Condensation can cause malfunc- placed by a CASIO service center. Note that you will be tion of the camera, so you should avoid exposing it to con- charged for LED backlight replacement.

  • Page 15: Declaration Of Conformity

    (2) this device must accept any interference received, in- cluding interference that may cause undesired operation. Model Number: QV-R3/QV-R4 Trade Name: CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD. NOTICE Responsible party: CASIO INC. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Address: 570 MT.

  • Page 16: Quick Start Guide

    QUICK START GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE Getting Ready To record an image (See page 38 for details.) Press the power button to turn on the camera. Attach the battery to the charger unit, and then Align the mode dial with (Snapshot Mode).

  • Page 17: To View A Recorded Image

    QUICK START GUIDE To view a recorded image To delete an image (See page 82 for details.) (See page 89 for details.) 4, 5 Press the power button to turn on the camera. Press the power button to turn on the cam- Align the mode dial with (Play Mode).

  • Page 18: Contents

    GETTING READY GETTING READY This section contains about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera. General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. Front Open Terminal Panel Cover Zoom controller Shutter release button...

  • Page 19: Back

    GETTING READY Back Monitor Screen Viewfinder Diopter slider Operation lamp DPOF (Self-timer/Continuous Shutter/DPOF) button (Flash/Delete) button (Macro/Infinity/Manual Focus/Protect) button PREVIEW (Preview/Album) button Mode dial : Play Mode : Snapshot Mode : Best Shot Mode : Coupling Shot Mode Recording modes : Night Scene Mode : Manual Exposure Mode : Movie Mode...

  • Page 20: 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. Recording Mode Recording Mode Play Mode Self-timer/Continuous Snapshot None 1-Image Best Shot Coupling Shot Memory capacity Self-timer 10 sec Night Scene Recording modes (Remaining number...

  • Page 21: Play Mode

    GETTING READY Digital zoom indicator Play Mode White balance Metering Mode indicator indicator Multi-pattern Metering Image size Folder number/ None Auto 2304 1712 pixels (QV-R4) Center-weighted Metering File number 2240 1680 pixels (QV-R4) Sunlight Spot Metering 2048 1536 pixels (QV-R3) Image protection Shade 1600...

  • Page 22: Changing The Contents Of The Monitor Screen

    GETTING READY Changing the Contents of the Monitor Indicator Lamps Screen The color and condition (lit, unlit, flashing) of the indicator lamps keep you informed about the current status of the Each press of the DISP button changes the contents of the camera.

  • Page 23: Attaching The Strap

    GETTING READY Attaching the Strap Using the Soft Case (Option) Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the illustration. We recommend that you keep the camera in the optional soft case when it is not in use. Attach the strap of the soft case to the ring as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 24 GETTING READY Includes space IMPORTANT! Insert the camera with for storage of an • Use the soft case for storage of this camera, and its the monitor screen extra battery. battery and memory card only. facing downwards. • The strap that comes with the soft case is intended for Includes space use with the soft case only.

  • Page 25: Power Requirements

    GETTING READY ! Attaching the Battery to the Charger Unit Power Requirements Making sure that the positive and negative contacts are Your camera can operate on either battery power or AC aligned correctly, affix the battery to the charger unit. Note power.
  • Page 26 GETTING READY ! To charge the battery IMPORTANT! • It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge. Ac- tual charging time depends on current battery capac- Positioning the positive and negative termi- ity and charging conditions. nals of the battery as shown in the illustration, •...

  • Page 27: To Load The Battery Into The Camera

    GETTING READY ! Optionally Available Battery To load the battery into the camera You can purchase additional NP-30 rechargeable lithium ion battery for use this with camera as required. Slide the battery cover on the side of Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery: NP-30 the camera in the •...

  • Page 28: Battery Life

    GETTING READY Swing the battery Battery Life cover up and then ! Battery Life Guidelines slide it closed as you press down at the The battery life guideline values given below indicate the point indicated by the amount of time at standard temperature (25°C (77°F)) until arrow in the illustra- power automatically turns off due to battery failure.

  • Page 29: Low Battery Indicator

    GETTING READY ! Tips to Make the Battery Last Longer • The above values are based a new battery starting from a full charge. Repeated charging shortens battery life. • If you do not need the flash while recording, select •...

  • Page 30: Power Supply Precautions

    " SAFETY PRECAUTIONS — Use this battery only with a product for which it is Congratulations upon your selection on this CASIO Product. expressly specified. Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before try- —...
  • Page 31 • If the battery does not achieve full charge after the normal charging time has passed, stop charging. Con- • This battery is designed for use with a CASIO digital tinued charging creates the risk of overheating, fire, camera only. See your camera’s Users Guide to find and explosion.
  • Page 32 GETTING READY " BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS ! Charger Unit Precautions • Make sure you remove the battery from your camera • Never plug the charger unit into an outlet whose volt- when you do not plan to use the camera for a long age rating is different from that marked on the charger time.

  • Page 33: Using Ac Power

    • Should the cord of the AC adaptor become damaged (ex- posed internal wiring), request a replacement from a Terminal panel cover CASIO service center. A damaged AC adaptor cord cre- Power cord ates the danger of fire or electric shock.

  • Page 34: Turning The Camera On And Off

    GETTING READY • The AC adaptor may become warm to touch after extended Turning the Camera On and Off periods of use. This is normal and is not cause for alarm. Press the power button to turn the camera on and off. •...

  • Page 35: Configuring Power Saving Settings

    GETTING READY " See page 34 for information about how to use menus. Configuring Power Saving Settings You can configure the settings described below to conserve To configure this feature: Select this setting: battery power. Auto Power Off Auto Power Off Sleep Sleep Auto Power Off : Turns off power if you do not perform any...

  • Page 36: Using The On-Screen Menus

    GETTING READY " Menu Screen Operations Using the On-screen Menus When you want to do this: Do this: Pressing the MENU button displays a menu of operations on Move between tabs Press [ ] and [ ]. the camera’s monitor screen. The contents of the menu de- pend on whether the camera is in a recording mode or the Move from the tab to the Press [...
  • Page 37 GETTING READY Press [ ] or [ ] to select the tab you want, and NOTE then press SET to move the selection cursor • The recording mode menu appears if you press the from the tab to the settings. MENU button before starting a record operation.

  • Page 38: Configuring Display Language And Clock Settings

    GETTING READY IMPORTANT! Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings • The camera’s clock settings are cleared if power to the camera is totally cut off for about 12 hours. This can Be sure to configure the following settings before using the happen if the battery goes dead while the camera is camera to record images.
  • Page 39 GETTING READY Press the power button to turn on the camera. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the name of the Use [ ] and [ ] to select the language you city where you live, want, and then press SET. and then press SET.

  • Page 40: Basic Image Recording

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING BASIC IMAGE RECORDING This section describes the basic procedure for recording an Align the mode dial image. with (Snapshot Mode). DPOF PREVIEW Recording an Image Your camera is equipped with a variety of different recording modes. The explanation in this section is presented using Mode dial the Snapshot Mode.
  • Page 41 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING ! Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation Press the shutter release button half way to focus the When you see this: It means this: image. Green focus frame The image is focused. • When you press the shutter Green operation lamp release button half way, the Red focus frame...

  • Page 42: Recording Precautions

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING After making sure that the Recording Precautions image is focused properly, • Never open the battery cover while the green operation press the shutter release lamp is flashing. Doing so not only causes the current im- button the rest of the way age to be lost, it can also corrupt images already stored in down to record.

  • Page 43: About Auto Focus

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING About Auto Focus About the Recording Mode Monitor Screen • Auto Focus tends not to work well if the camera is moved during recording, or when recording the types of subjects • The image shown on the monitor screen in a recording listed below.

  • Page 44: Previewing The Last Image Recorded

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Deleting an Image in a Recording Mode Previewing the Last Image Recorded You can use following procedure to delete the last image you Use the following procedure to preview the last image re- recorded without leaving the current recording mode. corded, without leaving the current recording mode.

  • Page 45: Using The Optical Viewfinder

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Adjusting the View of the Optical Using the Optical Viewfinder Viewfinder Turning off the camera’s monitor screen and using its optical viewfinder to compose images helps to conserve battery You can use the diopter slider to adjust the view of the power.

  • Page 46: Using Zoom

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Compose the image and then press the shutter Using Zoom release button. Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom. NOTES • The optical zoom factor also affects the lens aperture. Optical Zoom •...

  • Page 47: Digital Zoom

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Digital zoom indicator Digital Zoom Slide the zoom con- troller towards Digital zoom is activated after you reach the maximum opti- (Telephoto)/ cal zoom factor (3X). It enlarges the part of the image at the change the zoom center of the image screen.

  • Page 48: Using The Flash

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Flash To do this: Select this setting: Have the flash fire automatically Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you None when required (Auto Flash) want to use. Turn off the flash (Flash Off) In a recording mode, press MENU.

  • Page 49: Flash Unit Status

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING " 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 the cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the shutter release button half way and checking the monitor image.

  • Page 50: Changing The Flash Intensity Setting

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Flash Changing the Flash Intensity Setting Flash Precautions Perform the following steps to change the flash intensity set- Take care that your fingers do ting. not block the flash when you hold the camera. Covering the flash with your finger can In a recording mode, press MENU.

  • Page 51: Using The Self-Timer

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • When the red-eye reduction mode ( ) is being used, Using the Self-timer flash intensity is adjusted automatically in accordance with the exposure. The flash may not fire at all when the subject The self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10-second delay of the shutter release after you press the shutter re- is brightly lit.
  • Page 52 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Self-timer lamp Record the image. To do this: Select this setting: • When you press the Disable the self-timer No icon displayed shutter release button, Specify a 10-second self-timer the self-timer lamp flashes and the shutter Specify a 2-second self-timer releases after the self- Specify Triple Self-timer timer reaches the end...

  • Page 53: Specifying Image Size And Quality

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Specifying Image Size and Quality To record an image of this size: Select this setting: 2304 X 1712 pixels (QV-R4) 2304 X 1712 You can specify the image size and image quality to suit the 2240 X 1680 pixels (QV-R4) 2240 X 1680 type of image you are recording.

  • Page 54: To Specify The Image Quality

    BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To specify the image quality NOTE • Use the “Fine” setting when image quality is your top priority, and file size is secondary. Conversely, use In a recording mode, press MENU. the “Economy” setting when file size is your top prior- ity and image quality is secondary.

  • Page 55: Other Recording Functions

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS This chapter describes the other powerful features and func- Using Auto Focus tions that are available for recording. As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image auto- matically. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter release button down half way.

  • Page 56: Using The Macro Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Macro Mode When you see this: It means this: Green focus frame The Macro Mode lets you focus automatically on close up The image is focused. Green operation lamp subjects. The automatic focus operation starts when you Green flashing focus frame The image is not in press the shutter release button down half way.

  • Page 57: Using The Infinity Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Infinity Mode Using Manual Focus The Infinity Mode fixes focus at infinity (!). Use this mode With the Manual Focus Mode, you can adjust the focus of an when recording scenery and other faraway images. image manually.
  • Page 58 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 [ •...

  • Page 59: Using Focus Lock

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Focus Lock Keeping the shutter 1600 1600 1200 1200 release button half NORMAL NORMAL Focus lock is a technique you can use to focus on a subject way down, re-com- that is not located within the focus frame when you record an pose the image as image.

  • Page 60: Exposure Compensation (Ev Shift)

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Press [ ] to increase the EV value. A higher EV value is Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) best used for light-colored subjects and backlight subjects. Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure set- ting (EV value) manually to adjust for the lighting of your sub- ject.

  • Page 61: Recording Consecutive Images (Continuous Shutter Mode)

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Recording Consecutive Images (Continuous Shutter Mode) • The flash does not fire during continuous shutter re- cording. The Continuous Shutter Mode records images as long as • You cannot use the self-timer in combination with the you keep the shutter release button depressed.

  • Page 62: 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 63 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Next, align the focus NOTE frame with the sub- • The Best Shot Mode (page 64) includes three sample ject you want in the scenes that use Coupling Shot. One of the scenes uses two shots on the left half and the right half of the right side of the image, as described in the procedure above.

  • Page 64: 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. Basi- cally, Pre-shot is a two-step process.
  • Page 65 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Align the mode dial with Next, align the focus frame with the sub- Use [ ] and [ ] to ject, composing the select “Pre-shot,” and subject with the semi- then press SET. transparent back- ground shown on the monitor screen.

  • Page 66: Using The Best Shot Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Align the mode dial Using the Best Shot Mode with Selecting one of the 33 Best Shot scenes automatically sets • This enters the Best up the camera for recording a similar type of image. Shot Mode and displays a sample scene.

  • Page 67: Creating Your Own Best Shot Setup

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Creating Your Own Best Shot 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 camera Best Shot scene.
  • Page 68 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ! To delete a Best Shot Mode user setup IMPORTANT! • Setups that you register as Best Shot Mode sample scenes are located after the built-in sample scenes. Align the mode dial with • Note that formatting the built-in memory (page 103) •...

  • Page 69: Using The Night Scene Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Night Scene Mode Shooting with Manual Exposure The night scene mode extends the exposure time to produce In the Manual Exposure Mode, you can manually adjust beautiful night images. shutter speed and aperture. • Shutter Speed Setting Range Align the mode dial with Shutter Speed Slower...
  • Page 70 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Align the mode dial with M (Manual Exposure). IMPORTANT! • The shutter speed and aperture value on the monitor Shutter speed value Use [ ] and [ ] to screen will turn orange when you press the shutter re- specify the shutter lease button half way if the image is over-exposed or speed, and then use...

  • Page 71: Using The Movie Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Point the camera at the subject and then press Using the Movie Mode the shutter release button. You can record movies up to 30 seconds long. • Movie recording continues for 30 seconds, or until you stop it by pressing the shutter release button again. •...

  • Page 72: Shooting At Fixed Intervals

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Align the mode dial with Shooting at Fixed Intervals You can set up the camera to record at fixed intervals, speci- Use [ ] and [ ] to change the “Shots” setting, fying the number of images to be recorded, the interval be- and then press [ ].
  • Page 73 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ! Canceling an Interval Mode Timer Operation Configure image recording settings. • At this point, you should make white balance and any Turning on the camera while it is standing by for an Interval other settings you want. Mode record operation causes the message “Interval record- ing was canceled.”...

  • Page 74: Adjusting The White Balance

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Use [ ] and [ ] to change the current setting, Adjusting the White Balance and then press SET. The wavelengths of the light produced by various light sources (sunlight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a When shooting under these conditions: Select this setting: subject when it is recorded.

  • Page 75: Adjusting White Balance Manually

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Adjusting White Balance Manually Point the camera at a white piece of paper or similar object under the lighting conditions for Under some light sources, automatic white balance under which you want to set the white balance, and the “Auto”...

  • Page 76: Selecting The Metering Mode

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Center-weighted: Selecting the Metering Mode Center-weighted metering measures Use the following procedure to specify multi-pattern meter- light concentrating on the center of the ing, spot metering, or center-weighted metering as the me- focus area. Use this metering method tering mode.

  • Page 77: Using The Histogram

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • When the histogram is too far Using the Histogram to the left, it means that there Using the DISP button to display the histogram on the moni- are too many dark pixels. tor screen makes it possible for you to check exposure con- This type of histogram results ditions as you record images (page 20).

  • Page 78: Recording Mode Settings

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Recording Mode Settings • Note that the above histograms are shown for illustra- The following are the settings you can make before record- tive purposes only. You may not be able to achieve ing an image using a recording mode. exactly the same shapes for particular subjects.

  • Page 79: Specifying Sensitivity

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Sensitivity Enhancing Specific Colors Use the following procedure to select the sensitivity setting Use the following procedure when you want to enhance a that suits the type of image you are recording. particular color in your recorded image. In a recording mode, press MENU.

  • Page 80: Using The Filter Function

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Filter Function Specifying Color Saturation The camera’s filter function lets you alter the tint of an image Use the following procedure to control the intensity of the when you record it. image you are recording. In a recording mode, press MENU.

  • Page 81: Specifying Contrast

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Contrast Specifying Outline Sharpness Use this procedure to adjust the relative difference between Use the following procedure to control the sharpness of im- the light areas and dark areas of the image you are record- age outlines. ing.

  • Page 82: Turning The On-Screen Grid On And Off

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off Specifying Power On Default Settings You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you You can configure the camera to save certain settings in compose images and ensure that the camera is straight “mode memory”...

  • Page 83: Resetting The Camera

    OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Select the setting you want and then press Resetting the Camera SET. Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera’s set- tings to their initial defaults as shown under “Menu Refer- To do this: Select this setting: ence”...

  • Page 84: Playback

    PLAYBACK PLAYBACK You can use the camera’s built in monitor screen to play Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to scroll through im- back files ages on the monitor screen. Basic Playback Operation Use the following procedure to scroll through files stored in the camera’s memory.

  • Page 85: Zooming The Displayed Image

    PLAYBACK Press any button besides DISP to return the Zooming the Displayed Image image to its original size. Perform the following procedure to zoom the image currently on the monitor screen up to four times its normal size. IMPORTANT! • You cannot enlarge a movie image. In the Play Mode, use [ ] and [ ] to display the image you want.

  • Page 86: Resizing An Image

    PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Resizing an Image • Resizing an image causes a new (resized) version to You can use the following procedure to change an image to be stored as a separate file. one of the two sizes: SXGA size (1280 x 960 pixels) or VGA •...

  • Page 87: Cropping An Image

    PLAYBACK Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cropping Cropping an Image boundary up, down, left, or right until the area Use the following procedure when you want to crop a portion of the image you want to extract is within the of an enlarged image and use the remaining part of the im- boundary.

  • Page 88: Playing A Movie

    PLAYBACK Playing a Movie To do this: Do this: Play at fast forward Press [ ]. Use the following procedure to play back a movie recorded Play at fast reverse Press [ ]. in the Movie Mode. Pause or unpause playback Press SET.

  • Page 89: Displaying The 9-Image View

    PLAYBACK Pressing any button except [ ], [ ], [ ], and Displaying the 9-image View [ ] displays the full-size version of the image The following procedure displays nine images on the monitor where the selection boundary is located. screen at the same time.

  • Page 90: Selecting A Specific Image In The 9-Image View

    PLAYBACK Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View Display the 9-image view. Selection boundary Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the selection boundary up, down, left, or right until it is located at the image you want to view.

  • Page 91: Deleting Files

    DELETING FILES DELETING FILES You can delete a single file, or you can delete all files cur- Deleting a Single File rently in memory. Perform the following steps when you want to delete a single file. IMPORTANT! • Note that file deletion cannot be undone. Once you In the Play Mode, delete a file, it is gone.

  • Page 92: Deleting All Files

    DELETING FILES IMPORTANT! Deleting All Files • If a file cannot be deleted for some reason, the mes- The following procedure deletes all unprotected files cur- sage “The function is not supported for this file.” ap- rently in memory. pears when you try to delete it. In the Play Mode, press Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All File Delete,”...

  • Page 93: File Management

    FILE MANAGEMENT FILE MANAGEMENT The file management capabilities of the camera make it easy Each folder can hold files numbered up to 9,999. to keep track of images. You can protect files against dele- Trying to store the 10,000th file in a folder causes the next tion, and even use its DPOF feature to specify images for serially numbered folder to be created.

  • Page 94: Protecting Files

    FILE MANAGEMENT To protect all files in memory Protecting Files Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted. You can protect In the Play Mode, press files individually or you can protect all files in memory with a single operation. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All Files: On,”...

  • Page 95: Dpof

    FILE MANAGEMENT To configure print settings for a single DPOF image The letters “DPOF” stand for “Digital Print Or- der Format,” which is a format for recording on In the Play Mode, a memory card or other medium which digital camera images should be printed and how press DPOF.

  • Page 96: To Configure Print Settings For All Images

    FILE MANAGEMENT To turn on date stamping for the prints, press To configure print settings for all images DISP so is displayed. • To turn off date stamping for the prints, press DISP so In the Play Mode, press DPOF. is not displayed.

  • Page 97: Print Image Matching Ii

    FILE MANAGEMENT PRINT Image Matching II Exif Print Images include PRINT Image Matching Exif Print is an internation- data (mode setting and other camera ally supported, open stan- setup information). A printer that sup- dard file format that makes it ports PRINT Image Matching reads possible to capture and dis-...

  • Page 98: 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 gener- when you press a key on and off. ating the serial number used for file names (page 91).

  • Page 99: Specifying An Image For The Startup Screen

    OTHER SETTINGS IMPORTANT! Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen • The snapshot image or movie that you select as the You can specify an image you recorded as the startup startup image is stored in a special memory location screen image, which causes it to appear on the monitor called “startup image memory.”...

  • Page 100: Stopping The Alarm

    OTHER SETTINGS Use [ ] and [ ] to select the alarm whose set- Stopping the Alarm ting you want to configure, and then press When an alarm time is reached while the camera is turned SET. off, the alarm sounds for about one minute (or until you stop it), even if the camera is turned off.

  • Page 101: Changing The Date And Time Setting

    OTHER SETTINGS Changing the Date Format Changing the Date and Time Setting You can select from among three different formats for dis- Use the following procedure to change the date and time set- play of the date. ting. The settings you make here affect your home time zone.

  • Page 102: Using World Time

    OTHER SETTINGS To configure World Time settings Using World Time You can use the World Time screen to view a time zone that In a recording mode or the Play Mode, press is different from the home time zone when you go on a trip, MENU.

  • Page 103: To Configure Summer Time (Dst) Settings

    OTHER SETTINGS Use [ ] and [ ] to To configure summer time (DST) settings select the city you want, and then press In a recording mode or the Play Mode, press SET. MENU. • This displays the Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time,” current time in the city you select.

  • Page 104: Changing The Display Language

    OTHER SETTINGS After the setting is the way you want, press Changing the Display Language SET. You can use the following procedure to select one of six lan- • This displays the current time in accordance with your guages as the display language. setting.

  • Page 105: Formatting Built-In Memory

    OTHER SETTINGS Select “Format,” and then press SET. Formatting Built-in Memory • To exit the format operation without formatting, select Formatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it. “Cancel.” IMPORTANT! • Note that data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered.

  • Page 106: Using A Memory Card

    USING A MEMORY CARD USING A MEMORY CARD You can expand the storage capabilities of your camera by IMPORTANT! using a commercially available memory card (SD memory • Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or card or MultiMedia Card). You can also copy files from built- removing a memory card.

  • Page 107: Using A Memory Card

    Cut off corner battery, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO service center. • Never remove a card from the camera while the green Close the memory card operation lamp is flashing.

  • Page 108: Formatting A Memory Card

    USING A MEMORY CARD Formatting a Memory Card Load the memory card into the camera. Formatting a memory card deletes any data already stored Turn on the camera. Next, enter a recording on it. mode or the Play Mode, and then press MENU. IMPORTANT! Select the “Set Up”...

  • Page 109: Memory Card Precautions

    USING A MEMORY CARD Memory Card Precautions Copying Files • Use only an SD memory card or a MultiMedia Card with Use the procedures below to copy files between built-in this camera. Proper operation is not guaranteed when any memory and a memory card. You can copy all files from other type of card is used.

  • Page 110: To Copy A File From A Memory Card To Built-In Memory

    USING A MEMORY CARD Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Built-in Card,” To copy a file from a memory card to and then press SET. built-in memory • This starts the copy operation and displays the mes- sage “Busy..Please wait...” Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure •...
  • Page 111 USING A MEMORY CARD NOTE • Files are copied to the folder in built-in memory whose name has the largest number.

  • Page 112: Installing The Software From The Cd-Rom

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER The USB cable that comes with your camera makes it easy Installing the Software from the CD-ROM to connect to a computer that is equipped with a USB port. You can also transfer images using the memory card, if your Before you can exchange files with your computer, you first need to install the software contained on the CD-ROM that...

  • Page 113: Computer System Requirements

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Internet Explorer (for Macintosh) Computer System Requirements This is a browser application for reading HTML files. Images loaded by Photo Loader are stored in folders called “Librar- Computer system requirements depend on each of the appli- cations, as described below.

  • Page 114: Installing Software From The Cd-Rom In Windows

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER NOTE Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows • The menu application may not start up automatically on some computers. If this happens, navigate to the Use the procedures in this section to install the software CD-ROM and double-click “menu.exe”...

  • Page 115: Viewing The Contents Of The "Read Me" File

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File Installing an Application You should always read the “Read me” file for any applica- On the menu screen, click “Software.” tion before installing it. The “Read me” file contains informa- tion you need to know when installing the application.

  • Page 116: Viewing User Documentation (Pdf Files)

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh On the menu screen, click “Manual.” The CD-ROM contains applications and user documentation in various languages in folders named for each language: Click the name of the application whose user English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, and Chi- documentation you want to read.
  • Page 117 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ! To install Internet Explorer and Outlook IMPORTANT! Express • If you are upgrading to the new version of Photo Loader from a previous version and you want to use library management data and HTML files created us- Open the file named “Internet Explorer.”...
  • Page 118 Macintosh PC without installing the USB driver first. Confirm that the “CASIO-USB Storage Driver” " To uninstall the USB driver file and “CASIO-USB Storage Class Shim” file Delete “CASIO-USB Storage Driver” and “CASIO-USB are in the “Extensions” folder, and then restart Storage Class Shim”...

  • Page 119: Viewing User Documentation (Pdf Files)

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ! To view the camera user’s guide Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) To perform the following procedures, you must have Acrobat On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder. Reader installed on your Macintosh (page 115). Open the “Digital Camera”...

  • Page 120: Transferring Files To A Computer

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Transferring Files Over a USB Transferring Files to a Computer Connection The CD-ROM that comes bundled with your camera con- tains a copy of Photo Loader and a USB driver. This soft- You can transfer images to a computer with a USB port sim- ware lets you transfer the contents of the camera’s memory ply by connecting the camera to the computer with the USB to your computer quickly and easily.
  • Page 121 Be sure to connect the AC adaptor to the camera for Large connector (A) power. • The optionally available CASIO QC-1U USB cable cannot be used with this camera. • Never disconnect the USB cable while the PC is ac- cessing camera memory (indicated by a flashing USB lamp).

  • Page 122: Transferring Files Using A Memory Card

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ! Terminating a USB Connection Transferring Files Using a Memory Card The procedures in this section describe how to transfer im- Windows Me or 98 ages from the camera to your computer using a memory Disconnect the USB cable from the camera, and then turn off card.

  • Page 123: Memory Data

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER " Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card Memory Data Reader/Writer Images recorded with this camera and other data are stored See the user documentation that comes with the SD in memory using DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) memory card reader/writer for details about how to use it.

  • Page 124: Memory Directory Structure

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ! Folder and File Contents Memory Directory Structure • Parent folder ! Directory Structure Folder that stores all of the digital camera files. • Storage folder <¥DCIM¥> (Parent folder) Folders for storing files stored with the digital camera. 100CASIO (Storage folder) •...

  • Page 125: Supported Image Files

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Supported Image Files Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions • Image files recorded with the CASIO QV-R3/QV-R4 Digital Camera • Note that the folder named “DCIM” is the parent (top) folder • DCF protocol image files of all the files in memory.

  • Page 126: Using The Album Feature

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Creating an album Using the Album Feature The album feature of the camera creates an HTML layout In the Play Mode, that displays your images. You can use the HTML layout to press post your images on a Web page, or for printing the images. •...

  • Page 127: Selecting An Album Layout

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! Selecting an Album Layout • Never open the battery cover or remove the memory You can select from among 10 different display layouts for card from the camera while an album is being created. an album.

  • Page 128: Configuring Detailed Album Settings

    USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ! Background Color Configuring Detailed Album Settings You can specify white, black, or gray as the color of the al- bum background using the procedure under “Configuring In the Play Mode, press Detailed Album Settings.” Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Set Up,”...
  • Page 129 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER • When auto album creation is turned on, an album is cre- Select this hot To get this: ated automatically in built-in memory or on the memory linking setting: card whenever you turn off the camera. High-resolution album images when printing album pages IMPORTANT!

  • Page 130: 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 131 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 Index Light metering Metering mode Shutter speed...

  • Page 132: Saving An Album

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

  • Page 133: Menu Reference

    APPENDIX APPENDIX Flash Intensity Weak / Normal / Strong Menu Reference Grid Off / On The tables in this section show the items that appear on Digital Zoom Off / On each recording mode and Play Mode tab. Underlined items are factory defaults.

  • Page 134: Play Mode Menu

    APPENDIX ! Set Up tab menu PLAY Mode Menu File No. On / Off ! PLAY tab menu Beep On / Off Resize 1280 960 / 640 480 / Cancel Startup On (Selectable image) / Off Trimming — World Time Home / World Alarm Alarm setups...

  • Page 135: Indicator Lamp Reference

    APPENDIX Recording 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 sta- Green tus of the camera.

  • Page 136: 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) IMPORTANT! Pattern 1 Interval recording is stopped. One of the following operations is •...

  • Page 137: Charger Unit

    APPENDIX Charger Unit The charger unit has a CHARGE lamp that lights or flashes in accordance with the charger unit operation that is being performed. CHARGE lamp CHARGE Lamp Meaning Green Charging Charging complete Charging problem (Ambient temperature is Pattern 1 too high or too low.) Pattern 3 Charger unit or battery abnormality...

  • Page 138: Troubleshooting Guide

    APPENDIX Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Action Power does not turn on. 1) The battery is not oriented correctly. 1) Orient the battery correctly (page 25). 2) The battery is dead. 2) Charge the battery (page 24). If the battery goes dead soon after being charged, it means the bat- tery has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced.
  • Page 139 APPENDIX Symptom Possible Cause Action The subject is out of focus The image is not focused properly. When composing the image, make sure the subject in the recorded image. on which you want to focus is located inside the fo- cus frame.
  • Page 140 APPENDIX Symptom Possible Cause Action Images are not displayed. A memory card with non-DCF images recorded with This camera cannot display non-DCF images re- another camera is loaded in the camera. corded onto a memory card using another digital camera. All buttons and switches are Circuit problem caused by electrostatic charge, im- Remove the battery from the camera, reinsert it,...

  • Page 141: Display Messages

    (page 89). Record Error Image compression could not be performed during image data storage for some reason. Record the image again. SYSTEM ERROR Your camera system is corrupted. Contact your re- tailer or a CASIO service center.

  • Page 142: Specifications

    APPENDIX Approximate Memory Capacity and File sizes: Specifications • Snapshots Main Specifications File Size Approximate Built-in flash SD Memory Quality (pixels) Image File Size memory 11MB Card* 64MB Product: ......Digital Camera 30 shots 2304 x 1712 Fine 1.8MB 5 shots 40 shots (QV-R4) Normal...
  • Page 143 APPENDIX • Movies (320 x 240 pixels) Zoom: ........3X optical zoom; 3.2X digital zoom (9.6X in combination with optical zoom) Data Size 200KB/second max. Focusing: ......Contrast-type Auto Focus (Macro Recording One Movie: 30 seconds maximum Mode, Infinity Mode); manual focus; Time Total Movie Time: focus lock...

  • Page 144: Power Requirements

    APPENDIX Recording Functions: ..Snapshot; Best Shot; Coupling Shot; " Power Requirements Night Scene; Manual Exposure; Movie; Power Requirements: ..Rechargeable lithium ion battery Interval Mode (NP-30) x 1 Monitor Screen: ....1.6-inch TFT color LCD AC adaptor (AD-C40) 84,960 pixels (354 x 240) Approximate Battery Life: Viewfinder: ......
  • Page 145 Power Requirement: ..100 to 240V AC, 0.2A, 50/60Hz Output: ........ DC 4.2V, 650mA Chargeing Temperature: ... 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Chargeable Battery type: ... CASIO Lithium-ion rechargeable battery (NP-30) Full Charge Times: .... Approximately 2 hours Dimensions: ....... 65.0(W) x 90.0(H) x 30.5(D) mm (2.6˝(W) x 3.5˝(H) x 1.2˝(D))

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