Page 1 Digital Camera QV-R40 User’s Guide Thank you for purchasing this CASIO Product. Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’s Guide, and keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference. K864PCM1DKX...
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. 2 AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (HR-3UA) Strap Camera 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 ..............11 Indicator Lamps ............31 General Precautions Data Error Precautions Attaching the Strap ............
Page 4 INTRODUCTION Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ......70 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Adjusting White Balance ..........71 Recording an Image ........... 51 Adjusting White Balance Manually Recording Precautions Using the Best Shot Mode ......... 73 About Auto Focus Creating Your Own Best Shot Setup About the REC Mode Monitor Screen Combining Shots of Two People Using the Optical Viewfinder ........
Page 5 INTRODUCTION PLAYBACK FILE MANAGEMENT Basic Playback Operation .......... 92 Folders ..............104 Memory Folders and Files Zooming the Display Image ........93 Protecting Files ............105 Resizing an Image ............. 94 To protect a single file Cropping an Image ............. 95 To protect all files in memory Playing a Movie ............
Page 6 INTRODUCTION OTHER SETTINGS USING A MEMORY CARD Specifying the File Name Serial Number Using a Memory Card ..........130 Generation Method ........... 117 To insert a memory card into the camera To remove a memory card from the camera Turning the Key Tone On and Off ......118 Formatting a Memory Card Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ....
Page 7 INTRODUCTION USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER APPENDIX Using the Album Feature ......... 148 Menu Reference ............162 Creating an album Indicator Lamp Reference ........164 Selecting an Album Layout REC mode Configuring Detailed Album Settings PLAY mode Viewing Album Files Charger Unit Saving an Album Troubleshooting Guide ..........
Page 8 QV-R40. above, all copyrights and other related rights to these • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. liable for any damages or losses suffered by you or any third party due to the use of Photo Loader and/or Photohands.
Page 9: Features
INTRODUCTION • Coupling Shot and Pre-shot Features Coupling Shot lets you combine two subjects into a single • 4.0 million Effective Pixels image, while Pre-shot lets you add a subject to a A high-resolution megapixel CCD provides 4.0 million previously recorded background image. This means you effective pixels (4.13 million total pixels) for images that can create images that include you and your friend, even print beautifully.
Page 10 INTRODUCTION • Alarm • PRINT Image Matching Compatible A built-in alarm helps to keep you on time for important Images include PRINT Image Matching data (mode events, and even can be used in place of an alarm clock. setting and other camera setup information). A printer that You can also have a specific image appear on the supports PRINT Image Matching reads this data and...
Page 11: Precautions
QV-R40. All references in this manual operating a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with to “this camera” and “the camera” refer to the CASIO QV- the driver’s vision and creates the risk of accident. R40 Digital Camera.
Page 12 I Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, and camera. other abnormalities 3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized • Continued use of the camera while it is emitting smoke service center. or strange odor, or overheating creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
Page 13 • Never place the camera on an unstable surface, on a 3. Contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized high shelf, etc. Doing so can cause the camera to fall, service center. creating the risk of personal injury.
Page 14: Alkaline Batteries
— Use only the batteries that are specified for this rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries. camera. • The term “charger unit” in the following precautions — If you do not plan to use the camera for a long time, refers to the CASIO BC-5H Charger Unit. remove its batteries.
Page 15 INTRODUCTION • Failure to observe any of the following precautions • If the batteries do not achieve full charge after the while using batteries creates the risk of overheating, normal charging time has passed, stop charging. fire, and explosion. Continued charging creates the risk of overheating, fire, —...
Page 16: Charger Unit
— Do not twist or pull on the power cord. — Should the power cord or plug ever become damaged, contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. • Use the AC adaptor where it will not be splashed with water.
Page 17: Battery Life
INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT! • Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock. I Battery Life • Misuse of the optional AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure you observe the •...
Page 18: 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). of corruption of data in file memory.
Page 19: 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 20: Other
INTRODUCTION Other • The camera may become slightly warm during use. This does not indicate malfunction. • If the exterior of the camera needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
Page 21: Quick Start Guide
QUICK START GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the batteries! Charge the rechargeable nickel-metal hydride Load the batteries (page 37). batteries (HR-3UA) that come with the camera (page • Note that you can also power the camera 33). using commercially available AA-size alkaline •...
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 1, 10 on the camera.
Page 23: To Record An Image
QUICK START GUIDE To record an image To view a recorded image (See page 51 for details.) (See page 92 for details.) Green operation lamp 1600 1600 1200 1200 NORMAL NORMAL 1 / 1000 1 / 1000 F2.6 F2.6 03 03/12 12/24 : 58 Focus frame Press [...
Page 24: To Delete An Image
QUICK START GUIDE To delete an image (See page 102 for details.) 2, 3, 4, 5 Press [ ] (PLAY). Press [ ] ( Use [ ] and [ ] to display the image you want to delete. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Delete”. •...
Page 27: Contents
File memory can be any one of the This term as used in this following three locations. Means this: manual: “this camera” or “the The CASIO QV-R40 Digital • The camera’s built-in Flash memory camera” Camera • An SD memory card loaded in the camera “file memory”...
Page 28: 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 8 9 0 Viewfinder Operation lamp Shutter release button ] (PLAY mode) Power button ] (REC mode) Flash Zoom controller Terminal cover...
Page 29 GETTING READY I Bottom Battery compartment cover Tripod screw hole * Use this hole when attaching to a tripod. Memory card slot Battery compartment...
Page 30: 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. REC mode Flash Mode indicator Self-timer Image size None Auto None 1-Image 2304 1712 pixels 2240 1680 pixels Flash Off Self-timer 10 sec 1600 1200 pixels...
Page 31 GETTING READY Digital zoom indicator Shutter speed value • An out of range aperture or shutter speed causes the corresponding monitor screen value to turn amber. Aperture value ISO sensitivity Zoom indicator • Left side indicates optical zoom. • Right side indicates digital zoom.
Page 32: Play Mode
GETTING READY PLAY mode PLAY mode file type Quality FINE Snapshot NORMAL Movie ECONOMY Image protection indicator Built-in memory selected for data storage. Folder number/File number Memory card selected for data storage. Date and time Image size 2304 1712 pixels Battery capacity 2240 1680 pixels...
Page 33: Changing The Contents Of The Monitor Screen Indicator Lamps
GETTING READY Changing the Contents of the Monitor Indicator Lamps Screen You can find out the operational status of the camera at a glance by checking the color of the indicator lamps, and Each press of the [DISP] button changes the contents of whether a lamp is lit or flashing.
Page 34: Attaching The Strap
GETTING READY Attaching the Strap Power Requirements Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the Your camera features a two-way power supply that lets you illustration. use either AA-size batteries or household AC current. A set of AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries is supplied with the camera.
Page 35: Charging Batteries
GETTING READY I Household Current I To charge the batteries • AC Adaptor: AD-C30 Positioning the positive and negative terminals of each battery as shown in the Charging Batteries illustration, attach the batteries to the charger unit. You can use the steps below to charge the rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (HR-3UA) using the charger unit (BC-5H) that comes with the camera.
Page 36 GETTING READY Plug the charger unit into a household power NOTE outlet. • The bundled charger unit is designed for operation with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V • This will cause the [CHARGE] lamp to light. AC.
Page 37 GETTING READY NOTE IMPORTANT! • The charger unit is designed for operation on power • If the [CHARGE] lamp starts to flash when you start ranging from 100V AC to 240V AC. Note, however, a charge operation, it means that charging cannot be that the shape of the power plug varies according to started yet because the surrounding temperature or country or geographic area.
Page 38: Battery Precautions
GETTING READY • Charging the camera’s batteries may cause • Charge the batteries in a location where the interference with TV and radio reception. If this temperature is in the range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to happens, plug the charger into an outlet that is 95°F).
Page 39: To Load Batteries
GETTING READY To load batteries I Optional Batteries Use of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. Rechargeable nickel- metal hydride batteries (HR-3UA) is recommended for this Turn off the camera. camera. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed when other brands of rechargeable batteries are used. Slide the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the...
Page 40: To Remove The Batteries From The Camera
GETTING READY IMPORTANT! I Low Battery Indicator • Use only the included rechargeable nickel-metal The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on hydride batteries or the specified type of AA-size the monitor screen changes as battery power is used. The batteries.
Page 41: Playback
GETTING READY I Battery Life Guidelines • The above approximate guidelines are based on the following battery types: The battery life guideline values given below indicate the Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride approximate amount of time at a standard temperature of : HR-3UA SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. 23°C (73°F) until power automatically turns off due to Lithium : Energizer...
Page 42 GETTING READY I Tips to Make the Batteries Last Longer I Alkaline Battery Life • If you do not need the flash while recording, select The actual life of alkaline batteries is affected by a variety (flash off) for the flash mode (page 58). of factors, including the battery manufacturer, the amount •...
Page 43: Using Ac Power
GETTING READY Using AC Power I Battery Handling Precautions Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak or explode, You need to purchase the optionally available AC adaptor which damages and corrodes the area around the batteries (AD-C30) in order to be able to power the camera using AC and creates the danger of fire and personal injury.
Page 44 GETTING READY Open the camera’s terminal cover and I AC Adaptor Precautions connect the AC adaptor to the port marked • Be sure to turn off power before connecting or [DC IN 3V]. disconnecting the AC adaptor. • Always turn camera power off before disconnecting the Plug the AC power cord into an electrical AC adaptor, even if the camera has batteries installed.
Page 45: Turning The Camera On And Off
GETTING READY Turning the Camera On and Off IMPORTANT! • If camera power is turned off by the Auto Power Off I To turn on the camera feature, press the power button, [ ] (REC) or [ (PLAY) to turn it back on again. Press the power button, [ ] (REC) button, or [ ] (PLAY)
Page 46: Configuring Power Saving Settings
GETTING READY Configuring Power Saving Settings G See page 45 for information about how to use menus. You can configure the settings described below to conserve battery power. To configure this feature: Select this setting: Sleep Sleep Sleep : Automatically turns off the monitor screen Auto Power Off Auto Power Off if no operation is performed for a specified...
Page 47: Using The On-Screen Menus
GETTING READY Press [MENU]. Using the On-screen Menus Pressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screen [MENU] that you can use to perform various operations. The menu that appears depends on whether you are in the REC mode or the PLAY mode. The following shows an example [SET] menu procedure in the REC mode.
Page 48 GETTING READY G Menu Screen Operations Press [ ] or [ ] to select the tab you want, and then press [SET] to move the selection When you want to do this: Do this: cursor from the tab to the settings. Move between tabs Press [ ] and [ ].
Page 49: Configuring Display Language And Clock Settings
GETTING READY Perform one of the following operations to Configuring Display Language and Clock apply the setting you configured. Settings Be sure to configure the following settings before using the To do this: Perform this key operation: camera to record images. Apply the setting and exit Press [SET].
Page 50: Configuring Display Language And Clock Settings
GETTING READY To configure display language and clock IMPORTANT! • The camera’s clock settings are cleared whenever settings power is totally cut off. This can happen if the batteries go dead while the camera is not being Press the power button, the [ ] (REC) or the supplied power by the AC adaptor.
Page 51 GETTING READY Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and Use [ ] and [ ] to [ ] to select the change the date format geographical area setting, and then press where you live, and [SET]. then press [SET]. Example: October 23, 2003 Use [ ] and [ ] to To display the date like this:...
Page 52 GETTING READY Press [SET] to register the settings and exit the setting screen.
Page 53: Basic Image Recording
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING BASIC IMAGE RECORDING This section describes the basic procedure for recording an • This causes an image or a message to appear on image. the monitor screen. • This enters the REC mode for image recording. • If the camera is in the PLAY mode when it turns on, Recording an Image the message “There are no files”...
Page 54 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Press the shutter release G Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation button half way to focus the When you see this: It means this: image. Green focus frame The image is in focus. • When you press the shutter Green operation lamp release button half way, the Red focus frame...
Page 55: Recording Precautions
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording Precautions After making sure that the image is focused properly, • Never open the battery compartment cover while the press the shutter release green operation lamp is flashing. Doing so not only button the rest of the way causes the current image to be lost, it can also corrupt down to record.
Page 56: About Auto Focus
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING About Auto Focus About the REC Mode Monitor Screen • Auto Focus tends not to work well if the camera is moved • The image shown on the monitor screen in the REC during recording, or when recording the types of subjects mode is a simplified image for composing purposes.
Page 57: Using The Optical Viewfinder
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Optical Viewfinder Using Zoom You can conserve battery power by turning off the Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical camera’s monitor screen (page 31) and using the optical zoom and digital zoom. viewfinder to compose images.
Page 58: Digital Zoom
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Digital Zoom Digital zoom is activated after you reach the maximum optical zoom factor (3X). It enlarges the part of the image at the center of the image screen. The range of the digital zoom factor is shown below. Digital Zoom Factor Range: 3X to 9.6X Zoom out Zoom in...
Page 59 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Slide the zoom Digital zoom indicator IMPORTANT! controller towards • Digital zoom is disabled whenever the monitor (Telephoto)/ screen is turned off (page 31). change the zoom • Using digital zoom can cause degradation of the recorded image. factor.
Page 60: Using The Flash
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Flash To do this: Select this setting: Have the flash fire automatically when Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you None required (Auto Flash) want to use. Turn off the flash (Flash Off) In the REC mode, press [MENU].
Page 61: Flash Unit Status
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Flash Unit Status I About Red-eye Reduction 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 release button half way and checking the image.
Page 62: Changing The Flash Intensity Setting
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Changing the Flash Intensity Setting Flash Precautions Flash Perform the following steps to change the flash intensity Take care that your fingers do setting. not block the flash when you hold the camera. Covering the flash with your finger can In the REC mode, press [MENU].
Page 63: Using The Self-Timer
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • White balance is fixed while the flash is being used, so Using the Self-timer sunlight, fluorescent lighting, or other sources of The self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10- illumination in the immediate area may affect the coloring second delay of the shutter release after you press the of the recorded image.
Page 64 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Record the image. Self-timer lamp To do this: Select this setting: Specify a 10-second self-timer 10 sec • When you press the shutter release button, Specify a 2-second self-timer 2 sec the self-timer lamp Specify Triple Self-timer flashes and the shutter Disable the self-timer releases after the self-...
Page 65: Specifying Image Size And Quality
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTES Specifying Image Size and Quality • If you plan to make large prints of your images or You can specify the image size and image quality to suit otherwise use them in applications where high- the type of image you are recording. resolution is your top priority, select the “2304 x 1712”...
Page 66: To Specify Image Quality
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To specify image quality NOTE • Use the “Fine” setting when image quality is your top priority and file size is secondary. Conversely, use In the REC mode, press [MENU]. the “Economy” setting when file size is your top priority and image quality is secondary.
Page 67: Other Recording Functions
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Auto Focus This section describes other powerful features and functions that are available for recording. As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter release button down half way. The Selecting the Focus Mode following is the Auto Focus range.
Page 68: Specifying The Auto Focus Area
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Select the Auto Focus area you want, and When you see this: It means this: then press [SET]. Green focus frame The image is focused. Green operation lamp For this type of Auto Focus area: Select this: Red focus frame The image is not in Very limited range in the center of the...
Page 69: Using The Macro Mode
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Macro Mode Using the Infinity Mode The Macro mode lets you focus automatically on close up Use this mode when recording scenery and other faraway subjects. The automatic focus operation starts when you images. press the shutter release button down half way. The following is the focus range in the Macro mode.
Page 70: Using Manual Focus
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Manual Focus While watching the image on the monitor With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of screen, use [ ] and an image manually. The following shows focus ranges in [ ] to focus. the Macro mode for two optical zoom factors.
Page 71: 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- that is not located within the focus frame when you record 1 / 1000 1 / 1000 F2.6...
Page 72: 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 73: 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 (sunlight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a subject when it is recorded.
Page 74: Adjusting White Balance Manually
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Adjusting White Balance Manually Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. Under some light sources, automatic white balance under the “Auto” setting can take a long time to complete. Also, When shooting under these conditions: Select this setting: the auto white balance range (color temperature range) is...
Page 75: Using The Best Shot Mode
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Point the camera at a white piece of paper or Using the Best Shot Mode similar object under the lighting conditions Selecting one of the 21 Best Shot scenes automatically for which you want to set the white balance, sets up the camera for recording a similar type of image.
Page 76 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS In the REC mode, press [MENU]. IMPORTANT! • Sample scene number 4 is Coupling Shot scene Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and (page 77). Sample scene number 5 is a Pre-shot then press [ ]. scene (page 79).
Page 77: 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 Best Shot scene.
Page 78 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! I To delete a Best Shot user setup • Setups that you register as Best Shot sample scenes are located after the built-in sample scenes. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. • When a Best Shot user setup is recalled, the monitor screen in step 4 of the procedure on page 74 Select the “REC”...
Page 79: 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 80 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Align the focus frame Next, align the focus on the monitor screen frame with the with the subject you subject you want in want on the left side the right side of the of the image, and image, taking care to then press the shutter align the actual...
Page 81: Recording A Subject Onto An Existing Background Image (Pre-Shot)
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Recording a Subject onto an Existing • Freeze the background on 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 82 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Next, align the focus frame with the Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and subject, composing then press [ ]. the subject with the semi-transparent Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ (Best Shot)”, background shown and then press [SET].
Page 83: Using The Movie Mode
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Use [ ] and [ ] to Remaining capacity Using the Movie Mode select (Movie), and You can record movies up to 30 seconds long. then press [SET]. • “Remaining capacity” • File Format: AVI shows how many 30- AVI format conforms to the Motion JPEG format promoted second movies can still by the Open DML Group.
Page 84: Using The Histogram
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • The remaining recording time value counts down on Using the Histogram the monitor screen as you record. You can use the [DISP] button to display a histogram on When movie recording is complete, the movie the monitor screen. The histogram lets you check exposure file is stored in file memory.
Page 85 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • When the histogram is too far to the left, it means that there • Note that the above histograms are shown for are too many dark pixels. illustrative purposes only. You may not be able to This type of histogram results achieve exactly the same shapes for particular when the overall image is...
Page 86: Rec Mode Camera Settings
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying ISO Sensitivity REC Mode Camera Settings Use the following procedure to select the ISO sensitivity The following are the settings you can make before setting that suits the type of image you are recording. recording an image using a REC mode. •...
Page 87: Selecting The Metering Mode
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Selecting the Metering Mode Center weighted (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 88: 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 Use the following procedure to control the intensity of the image when you record it. image you are recording. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
Page 89: Specifying Contrast
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Contrast Specifying Outline Sharpness Use this procedure to adjust the relative difference Use the following procedure to control the sharpness of between the light areas and dark areas of the image you image outlines. are recording. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
Page 90: Turning The On-Screen Grid On And Off
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off Turning Image Review On and Off You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you Image review displays an image on the monitor screen as compose images and ensure that the camera is straight soon as you record it.
Page 91: Assigning Functions To The [ ] And [ ] Keys
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Assigning Functions to the [ ] and [ ] When you want to assign this function to Select this: [ ] and [ ] keys: Keys Recording mode A “key customization” feature lets you configure the [ ] •...
Page 92: Specifying Power On Default Settings
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Power On Default Settings Function REC Mode (Snapshot) The camera’s “mode memory” feature lets you specify the Flash Auto power on default settings individually for the REC mode, flash mode, focus mode, white balance mode, ISO Focus Auto sensitivity, AF Area, metering mode, flash intensity, digital...
Page 93: Resetting The Camera
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Resetting the Camera In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera’s Select the “Memory” tab, select the item you settings to their initial defaults as shown under “Menu want to change, and then press [ ]. Reference”...
Page 104: 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. 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 105: Deleting All Files
DELETING FILES IMPORTANT! Deleting All Files • If a file cannot be deleted for some reason, the The following procedure deletes all unprotected files message “This function is not supported for this file.” currently in memory. appears when you try to delete it. In the PLAY mode, press [ ] ( Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All File Delete”, and then press [SET].
Page 106: 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 even use its DPOF feature to specify images serially numbered folder to be created.
Page 107: Protecting Files
FILE MANAGEMENT Use [ ] and [ ] to Protecting Files select “On”, and then Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted (page 102). 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 108: To Protect All Files In Memory
FILE MANAGEMENT To protect all files in memory DPOF The letters “DPOF” stand for “Digital Print In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Order Format”, which is a format for recording on a memory card or other medium Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Protect”, and which digital camera images should be then press [ ].
Page 109: To Configure Print Settings For A Single Image
FILE MANAGEMENT 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 110: To Configure Print Settings For All Images
FILE MANAGEMENT To configure print settings for all images To turn on date stamping for the prints, press [DISP] so is displayed. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. • To turn off date stamping for the prints, press [DISP] is not displayed. Select the “PLAY”...
Page 111: Print Image Matching Ii
FILE MANAGEMENT PRINT Image Matching II Exif Print Images include PRINT Image Matching Exif Print is an data (mode setting and other camera internationally supported, setup information). A printer that open standard file format supports PRINT Image Matching that makes it possible to reads this data and adjusts the printed capture and display vibrant image accordingly, so your images...
Page 112: Using Usb Direct-Print
FILE MANAGEMENT Use the DPOF procedure on page 106 to Using USB DIRECT-PRINT specify the images in file memory that you want to print. Your camera supports USB DIRECT-PRINT, which was Connect the optionally available AC adaptor developed by Seiko Epson to the camera.
Page 113 FILE MANAGEMENT Use the USB cable that comes with the On the camera’s monitor screen, select camera to connect it to a printer. “Print”, and then press [SET]. • This automatically starts printing of the images you Turn on the printer. specified with the DPOF procedure.
Page 114: Using The Favorite Folder
FILE MANAGEMENT IMPORTANT! Using the FAVORITE Folder • See the documentation that comes with your printer You can copy scenery shots, photos of your family, or other for information about print quality and paper settings. special images from a file storage folder (page 146) to the •...
Page 115 FILE MANAGEMENT Use [ ] and [ ] to NOTES select “Save”, and • Copying an image file with the above procedure then press [SET]. creates a 320 x 240-pixel QVGA-size image in the FAVORITE folder. • This displays the names •...
Page 116: 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]. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and IMPORTANT! then press [ ]. •...
Page 117: To Delete A File From The Favorite Folder
FILE MANAGEMENT To delete a file from the FAVORITE IMPORTANT! • You cannot use the delete operations on page 102 to folder delete images from the FAVORITE folder. Performing the memory format operation (page 128), In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. however, does delete FAVORITE folder files.
Page 118: To Delete All Files From The Favorite Folder
FILE MANAGEMENT To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and then press [ ]. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Show”, and then press [SET]. Press [ ] ( Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All File Delete”, and then press [SET].
Page 119: Other Settings
OTHER SETTINGS OTHER SETTINGS Specifying the File Name Serial Number To do this for a newly saved file: Select this setting: Generation Method Store the last file number used and increment it, regardless of whether Use the following procedure to specify the method for files are deleted or whether the Continue generating the serial number used for file names (page...
Page 120: Turning The Key Tone On And Off
OTHER SETTINGS Turning the Key Tone On and Off Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen Use the following procedure to turn the tone that sounds You can specify an image you recorded as the startup when you press a key on and off. screen image, which causes it to appear on the monitor screen for about two seconds whenever you press the power button or [...
Page 121: Configuring Power Down Image Settings
OTHER SETTINGS IMPORTANT! Configuring Power Down Image Settings • The snapshot image or movie that you select as the With the Power Down Image feature, you can configure the startup image is stored in a special memory location camera so a specific image stored in camera image called “startup image memory”.
Page 122 OTHER SETTINGS Change the name of the file to one of the IMPORTANT! following. • Only a snapshot (JPEG) or movie (AVI) file can be used as the power down image. Snapshot Image: ENDING.JPG • Note that the Power Down Image feature works only Movie Image: ENDING.AVI with images recorded with this camera.
Page 123: Using The Alarm
OTHER SETTINGS I To disable the Power Down Image feature Using the Alarm You can configure up to three alarms that cause the Use the USB cable to connect the camera to camera to beep and display a specified image at the time your computer.
Page 124: Stopping The Alarm
OTHER SETTINGS Stopping the Alarm Press [DISP]. • You could press [SET] in place of [DISP] if you want When an alarm time is reached while the camera is turned to configure the alarm without an image. off, the alarm will sound for about one minute (or until you stop it), and then the camera will turn on.
Page 125: To Select Your Home Time Zone
OTHER SETTINGS Use [ ] and [ ] to select “City”, and then Setting the Clock press [ ]. Use the procedures in this section to select a Home Time Zone, and to change its date and time settings. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the geographical area that contains location you IMPORTANT! want to select as your Home Time zone, and...
Page 126: 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 127: 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 In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press that is different from the home time zone when you go on a [MENU].
Page 128: To Configure Summer Time (Dst) Settings
OTHER SETTINGS To configure summer time (DST) Use [ ] and [ ] to select the city you settings want, and then press [SET]. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press • This displays the current [MENU]. time in the city you select.
Page 129: 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 ten • This displays the current time in accordance with languages as the display language. your setting.
Page 130: Formatting Built-In Memory
OTHER SETTINGS Select “Format”, and then press [SET]. Formatting Built-in Memory • To exit the format operation without formatting, Formatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it. select “Cancel”. IMPORTANT! • Note that data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered.
Page 131: Using A Memory Card
USING A MEMORY CARD USING A MEMORY CARD IMPORTANT! You can expand the storage capabilities of your camera by using • Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or a commercially available memory removing a memory card. card (SD memory card or •...
Page 132: Using A Memory Card
USING A MEMORY CARD Swing the battery Using a Memory Card compartment cover closed, and then slide it in the To insert a memory card into the camera direction indicated by the arrow. While pressing the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the camera, slide the cover in the direction To remove a memory card from the...
Page 133: Formatting A Memory Card
Formatting a memory card on a computer and then CASIO authorized service center. using it in the camera can slow down data • Never remove a card from the camera while the processing by the camera.
Page 134: Memory Card Precautions
USING A MEMORY CARD Memory Card Precautions Load the memory card into the camera. • Use only an SD memory card or a MultiMediaCard with Turn on the camera. Next, enter the REC this camera. Proper operation is not guaranteed when mode or PLAY mode, and press [MENU].
Page 135: 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 136: To Copy A File From A Memory Card To Built-In Memory
USING A MEMORY CARD To copy a file from a memory card to NOTE • Files are copied to the folder in built-in memory built-in memory whose name has the largest number. With this procedure you can copy one file at a time. Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure under “To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card”.
Page 137: Using The Camera With A Windows Computer
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Using the Camera with a Windows After using the USB cable to establish a USB connection 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 138 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! What you should do first depends on whether your computer is running under Windows 98/ • You need the optional AC adaptor (AD-C30) in order Me/2000 or Windows XP. to connect the camera to a computer using the USB cable.
Page 139 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 English version of Windows.
Page 140 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Turn on the camera. • This will cause the “New Hardware...” dialog box to appear on the computer screen as the computer Connect the USB cable that comes bundled automatically detects the camera’s file memory. After you install the USB driver, “New Hardware...”...
Page 141 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER On your computer, double-click “My IMPORTANT! Computer”. • Never use your computer to edit, delete, move, or rename images stored in file memory. Doing so can Double-click “Removable Disk”. cause problems with the image management data used by the camera, which may make it impossible •...
Page 142: Usb Connection Precautions
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER USB Connection Precautions Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer • Be sure to connect the AC adaptor to the camera to The following are the general steps for viewing and copying supply power to the camera. •...
Page 143 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! Connect the optional AC adaptor to the [DC IN 3V] connector of the camera, and then plug it • You need the optional AC adaptor (AD-C30) in order in to a household power outlet. to connect the camera to a computer using the USB cable.
Page 144 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Turn on the camera. • Your Macintosh will see the camera’s file memory as a drive. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled • The appearance of the drive icon depends on the with the camera to the camera and your Mac OS version you are using.
Page 145: Usb Connection Precautions
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER USB Connection Precautions To copy all the files in file memory to your Macintosh hard disk, drag the “DCIM” folder • Be sure to connect the AC adaptor to the camera to to the folder to which you want to copy it. supply power to the camera.
Page 146: Operations You Can Perform From Your Computer
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Operations You Can Perform from Your Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images Computer to a Computer The following are the operations you can perform while The procedures in this section describe how to transfer there is a USB connection between your camera and images from the camera to your computer using a memory computer.
Page 147: Memory Data
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card Memory Data Reader/Writer Images recorded with this camera and other data are See the user documentation that comes with the SD stored in memory using DCF (Design rule for Camera File memory card reader/writer for details about how to use it.
Page 148: Memory Directory Structure
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Memory Directory Structure I Folder and File Contents • DCIM folder I Directory Structure Folder that stores all of the digital camera files • Storage folder <¥DCIM¥> (DCIM Folder) Folder for storing files created by the digital camera 100CASIO (Storage folder) •...
Page 149: Image Files Supported By The Camera
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Image Files Supported by the Camera Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions • Image files recorded with the CASIO QV-R40 Digital Camera • Note that the folder named “DCIM” is the parent (top) • DCF protocol image files folder of all the files in memory.
Page 150: 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 151: Selecting An Album Layout
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Selecting an Album Layout • Creating an album causes a file folder named “ALBUM”, which contains a file named “INDEX.HTM” You can select from among 10 different display layouts for plus other files to be created in camera memory or an album.
Page 152: Configuring Detailed Album Settings
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Configuring Detailed Album Settings I Background Color You can specify white, black, or gray as the color of the album background using the procedure under “Configuring In the PLAY mode, press [ ] ( Detailed Album Settings”.
Page 153 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER I Image Use I Auto Album Creation On/Off This setting lets you select from among three different This setting controls whether an album is created image uses, as described below. Select the image use that automatically whenever you turn off the camera.
Page 154: Viewing Album Files
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER NOTE Viewing Album Files • Depending on the number of images in memory, it You can view and print album files using your computer’s can take quite a bit of time to complete auto album Web browser application.
Page 155 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER If you created the album after selecting “Normal” type or “Index/Info” as the album type under “Configuring Detailed Album Settings” on page 150, you can click one of the following display options. Album : Displays an album created by the camera. Index : Displays a list of images stored in a folder.
Page 156 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER • The following describes the information that appears NOTES on the Info Screen. • When printing an album page, you should set up This Info Screen item: Shows this: your Web browser as described below. File Size Image file size —...
Page 157: Saving An Album
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Saving an Album Installing the Software from the CD-ROM • To save an album, copy the “DCIM” folder from camera About the bundled CD-ROM memory or the memory card to your computer’s hard disk, a CD-R, an MO disk, or some other storage medium.
Page 158: Computer System Requirements
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Computer System Requirements DirectX (for Windows) This software provides an extended tool set including a Computer system requirements depend on each of the codec that allows Windows 98 and 2000 to handle movie applications, as described below. files recorded using a digital camera.
Page 159: Installing Software From The Cd-Rom In Windows
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Getting Started Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows Start up your computer and insert the CD-ROM into its CD- ROM drive. This will automatically launch the menu Use the procedures in this section to install the software application, which displays a menu screen on your from the bundled CD-ROM to your computer.
Page 160: Viewing The Contents Of The "Read Me" File
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” Installing an Application File Click the “Install” button for the application You should always read the “Read me” file for any you want to install. application before installing it. The “Read me” file contains information you need to know when installing the Follow the instructions that appear on your application.
Page 161: Viewing User Documentation (Pdf Files)
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) User Registration You can perform user registration over the Internet. To do In the “Manual” area, click the name of the so, of course, you need to be able to connect to the manual you want to read.
Page 162: Installing Software From The Cd-Rom On A Macintosh
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh • If you are upgrading to the new version of Photo Loader from a previous version and you want to use Use the procedures in this section to install the software library management data and HTML files created from the bundled CD-ROM to your computer.
Page 163: Viewing User Documentation (Pdf Files)
I To register as a user Open the “Digital Camera” folder, and then Internet registration only is supported. Visit the following open the folder for the language whose user’s CASIO website to register: http://world.casio.com/qv/register/ guide you want to view. Open the file named “camera_xx.pdf”.
Page 164: Menu Reference
APPENDIX APPENDIX Menu Reference Saturation Low / Normal / High The following shows lists of menus that appear in the REC Contrast Low / Normal / High mode and PLAY mode, and their settings. Flash Intensity Weak / Normal / Strong •...
Page 165 APPENDIX G Set Up tab menu I PLAY mode Beep On / Off G PLAY tab menu Startup On (Selectable image) / Off Calender – File No. Continue / Reset Favorites Show / Save / Cancel World Time Home / World DPOF Select images / All images / Cancel Home time setup (city, DST, etc.)
Page 166: Indicator Lamp Reference
APPENDIX G Set Up tab menu Indicator Lamp Reference Beep On / Off The camera has three indicator lamps: a green operation Startup On (Selectable image) / Off lamp, a red operation lamp, and a self-timer lamp. These File No. Continue / Reset lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational World Time...
Page 167: Rec Mode
APPENDIX REC mode Self-timer Operation Lamp Lamp Meaning Self-timer Green Operation Lamp Lamp Meaning Pattern 3 Low battery alert Green Pattern 3 Formatting card Operational (Power on, recording Pattern 3 Powering down enabled) USB connection Pattern 3 Flash is charging. Flash charging is complete.
Page 168: Charger Unit
APPENDIX PLAY mode Charger Unit The charger unit has a Self-timer [CHARGE] lamp that lights or Operation Lamp Lamp Meaning flashes in accordance with the Green charger unit operation that is Operational (Power on, recording being performed. enabled) [CHARGE] lamp One of the following operations is being performed: delete, DPOF, Pattern 3...
Page 169: 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 37). 2) The batteries are dead. 2) Charge the batteries (page 33). If the batteries go dead soon after being charged, it means they have reached the end of their life and need to be replaced.
Page 170 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 171 APPENDIX Symptom Possible Cause Action Color of the playback Sunlight or light from another source is shining Position the camera so sunlight does not shine image is different from the directly into the lens during recording. directly into the lens. image on the monitor screen during recording.
Page 172: Display Messages
The batteries are dead, so the recorded image Your camera system is corrupted. Contact your saved because could not be saved. retailer or a CASIO service center. battery is low. The card is locked. The LOCK switch of the SD memory card is...
Page 173: Specifications
APPENDIX This function is not The function you are trying to perform is not Specifications supported for this supported for the file on which you are trying to file. perform it. Main Specifications There are no files. There are no files in built-in memory or on the Product: ......
Page 174 APPENDIX Approximate Memory Capacity and File sizes: Delete: ......... Single-file, all files (with protection) Effective Pixels ....4.0 million • Snapshots File Size Approximate Built-in flash SD Memory Imaging Element ....1/1.8-inch square pixel color CCD Quality (pixels) Image File Size memory 10MB Card* 64MB (Total pixels: 4.13 million)
Page 175 APPENDIX Shutter: ....... CCD electronic shutter; mechanical World Time: ......City; Date; Time; Summer time; shutter, 1/8 to 1/2000 second 162 cities in 32 time zones (Changes in accordance with recording Input/Output Terminals: ... AC adaptor terminal (DC IN 3V) mode and ISO sensitivity setting.) USB port (Mini-B) •...
Page 176 APPENDIX Weight: ........ Approximately 160 g (5.6 oz) I Special battery charger unit (BC-5H) : Inlet Type (excluding batteries and accessories) Power Requirement ..100 to 240V AC, 0.08A, 50/60Hz Bundled Accessories: ..Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride Output ......... DC 1.2V, 550mA batteries (HR-3UA);...
Page 177 APPENDIX Power Supply • Use only the special HR-3UA rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported. • This camera does not have separate batteries for the clock. The date and time settings of the camera are cleared whenever power is totally cut off (from both the batteries and AC adaptor).

Casio QV-R40 User Manual

Introduction

Quick Start Guide

Contents

Getting Ready

Playback

Basic Image Recording

Other Recording Functions

Deleting Files

File Management

Other Settings

Using a Memory Card

135 Viewing Images on a Computer

Using the Camera with a Computer

Appendix

Quick Links

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