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USER MANUAL QV-R4 CASIO

Digital Camera E V-R3/QV-R4 Q Thank you for purchasing this CASIO Product.

Before using it, be sure to read the precautions

User’s Guide contained in this Users Guide, and keep the

User‘ Guide in a safe place for future reference.

DPOF All the illustrations in this manual show the QV-R4. See the text that accompanies the illustrations for information about how the QV-R3 and QU-R4 differ from each other.

K862PCMI1DMX INTRODUCTION Check to make sure that all ofthe 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

D À D INTRODUCTION EM INTRODUCTION Unpacking …… 2 Contents . 3 Features . … 8 Precautions . n 9 General Precautions 9 Data Error Precautions il Operating conditions 1 Condensation 12 LED Backlight 12 Lens 12 Other 12 QUICK START GUIDE Getting Ready 14

To record an image . To view à recorded image To delete an image …

GETTING READY General Guide … 16 Front 16 Bottom 16 Back 17

Monitor Screen Contents. _ 18 Recording Mode 18 Play Mode 19 Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 20

Indicator Lamps . Attaching the Strap …… Using the Soft Case (Option). Power Requirements

Using the Charger Unit 23 To load the battery into the camera 25 Battery Life 26 Power Supply Precautions 28 Using AC Power 31 Tuming the Camera On and Off 32 Configuring Power Saving Settings 3

Using the On-screen Menus … Configuring Display Language and Clock Setings. 36

EX 8451C IMAGE RECORDING Recording an Image... nu . Recording Precautions 40

INTRODUCTION About Auto Focus ai About the Recording Mode Monitor Screen ai Previewing the Last Image Recorded …. . Deleting an Image in a Recording Mode 42 Using the Optical Viewfinder … ane Adjusting the View of the Optical Viewfinder 43 Using Zoom .…… eee : Optical Zoom 44 Digital Zoom 45 Using the Flash a . Flash Unit Status 47 Changing the Flash Intensity S etting 48 Flash Precautions 48

Using the Self-timer

EX OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Selecting the Focus Mode … Using Auto Focus Using the Macro Mode Using the Infinity Mode Using Manual Focus Using Focus Lock

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) …

Recording Consecutive images (Continuous Shutter Mode). . 59

Combining Shots of Two People into a Sig image (Coupling Shot) . … 60

Recording à Subject onto an Exstng Background Image (Pre-shot) … …

Using the Best Shot Mode …. ne Creating Your Own Best S hot Setup 65

Using the Night Scene Mode Shooting with Manual Exposure . Using the Movie Mode Shooting at Fixed Intervals

Adjusting the White Balance Adjusting White Balance Manually 73

Selecting the Metering Mode . Using the Histogram ……

Basic Playback Operation … Zooming the Displayed Image Resizing an Image .. Cropping an Image Playing à Movie

Displaying the 9-image View Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View 88

EX DELETING FILES Deleting a Single File Deleting All Files …

HA FILE MANAGEMENT Folders . + Memory Folders and Files. a

Using the Alarm To set an alarm Stopping the Alarm

Changing the Date and Time Setting … Changing the Date Format

Using World Time .. To suitch between the home üme and

World Time screens 100 To configure Worid Time settings 100 To configure summer time (DST) settings 101

INTRODUCTION DD» IMPORTANT! 44

+ The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

+ CASIO COMPUTER CO. LTD. assumes no responsi- bility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual

+ CASIO COMPUTER CO. LTD. assumes no responsi- bility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use ofthe QV-R 3/QV-R4.

+ CASIO COMPUTER CO. LTD. shall notbe held liable for any damages or losses suffered by you or any third party due to the use of Photo Loader and/or Photohands.

+ CASIO COMPUTER CO. LTD. assumes no responsi- bility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, repairs, or battery re- placement. Be sure to back up all important data on other media to protect against its loss.

+ The SD logo is a registered trademark.

+ Windows, Internet Explorer, and DirectX are regis- tered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

+ Macintosh is à registered trademark of Apple Com- puter, Inc.

+ MultiMediaCard'" is à trademark of Infineon Tech- nologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the MultiMediaC ard Association (MMCA).

+ Acrobat and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

The USB driver (mass storage) uses Phoenix Tech- nologies Ltd. software.

Compatibility Software Copyright © 1997 Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved.

+ Other company, product and service names used herein may also be trademarks or service marks of others.

+ Photo Loader and Photohands are the property of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except as stipulated above, all copyrights and other related rights to these applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

+ High-resolution primary color CCD Everything from rich skin tones in portraits to fine details in scenery shots come out with amazingly realistic clarity.

+1.6-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen

+9.6X seamless zoom 3X optical zoom, 3.2X digital zoom

+ 11MB flash memory Images can be recorded without using à memory card.

+ Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia Cards) for memory expansion

+ Coupling Shot and Pre-shot Coupling Shot lets you combine two subjects into a single image, while Pre-shotlets you add a subject to a previously recorded background image. This means you can create images include you and your friend, even if you are the only two people around.

+ Triple Self-timer Mode The self:timer can be set up to repeat three times, auto- matically.

+ Best Shot Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of image you are trying to record and the camera performs troublesome setups automatically for beautiful pictures ev- ery time.

+ Real-time histogram An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you view the effect on overall image brightness, which makes shooting under difficult lighting conditions easier than ever before.

+ World Time À simple operation sets the current time for your current location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 time zones.

+ Alarm À builtin alarm helps to keep you on time for important events, and even can be used in place of an alarm clock. You can even have a specific image appear on the monitor screen when the alarm time is reached.

+ Album Function HTML files are generated automatically to create an album of recorded images. Album contents can be viewed and printed using à standard Web browser. Images can also be incorporated into Web pages quickly and easily.

+ Easy Image Transfer Transfer images to à computer simply by connecting the camera with a USB cable.

+ Bundied with Photo Loader and Photohands Your camera comes bundled with the latest version of Photo Loader, the popular application that automatically loads images from your camera to your PC. Also included is Photohands, an application that makes image retouch- ing quick and easy.

+DCF Data Storage DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage protocol provides image inter-compatibility between the digital camera and printers.

+ Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used when specifying images and quantities for printing by pro- fessional print services.

+ PRINT Image Matching II Compatible Images include PRINT Image Matching II data (mode set- ting and other camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching II reads this data and ad- justs the printed image accordingly, so your images come out just the way you intended when you recorded them.

Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the QV-R3/QV-R4.

All references in this manual to ‘this camera” and “the cam- era” refer to the CASIO QV-R3/QV-R4 Digital Camera.

+ Never try to take pictures or use the builtin display while operating à motor vehicle or while walking. Doing 50 cre- ates the danger of serious accident.

+ Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed. Always leave mainte- nance and repair work up to CASIO service center.

+ Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the camera's viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight.

+ Keep the small parts and accessories of this camera out of the reach of small children. If swallowed accidentally, con- tact your physician immediately.

+ Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a motor vehicle. Doing 50 can interfere with the drivers vi- sion and create the danger of accident.

+ Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subjects eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if itis fired too close to the eyes, especially with young chil- dren. When using the flash, the camera should be at least one meter from the eyes of the subject

+ Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and never let it get wet. Moisture creates the danger of fire and electric shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the rain or snow, at the seashore or beach, in the bathroom, etc

+ Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera, immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO service center. Using the camera under these conditions creates the danger of fire and electric shock.

+ Should you ever notice smoke or à strange odor coming out of the camera, immediately turn power off and unplug the AC adaptor from the power outiet. Using the camera under these conditions creates the danger of fire and elec- tic shock. After making sure there is no more smoke com- ing from the camera, take it to your nearest CASIO service center for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance

+ Never use the AC adaptor to power any other device be- sides this camera. Never use any other AC adaptor be- sides the one that comes with this camera.

+ Never cover the AC adaptor with a quilt, blanket, or other cover while itis in use, and do not use it near a heater.

+ Atleast once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug. Dust build up around the prongs can create the danger of fire

+ Ifthe camera's case should ever become cracked due to dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment, immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet, and contact your nearest CASIO service cen- ter.

+ Never use the camera inside of an aircraft or in any other areas where its use is prohibited. Doing so can result in an accident.

+ Physical damage and malfunction of this camera can cause the data stored in its memory to be deleted. Be sure to always keep backup copies of data by transferring them to personal computer memory.

+ Never open the battery cover, disconnect the AC adaptor from the camera or unplug it from the wall socket while re- cording images. Doing so will not only make storage of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt other image data already stored in camera memory.

INTRODUCTION Data Error Precautions

+ Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of cor- ruption of data in camera memory.

Removing the battery while image recording or data communication is in progress.

Removing a memory card while image recording is in progress.

Removing the battery, removing the memory card, or connecting the USB cable while the green operation lamp is still flashing after you turn off the camera. Disconnecting the USB cable that connects the camera to a computer, while à data communication operation is being performed.

Using à battery that is low.

Other abnormal operations.

Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to appear on the monitor screen (page 139). Follow the instruc- tions provided by the message to correct the situation.

Operating conditions + This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging

from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

* Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas

— In areas subject to direct sunlight

— In areas subject to high humidity or dust

— Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to temperature extremes

— Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the sun

— In areas subject to strong vibration

INTRODUCTION Condensation

+ When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or other- wise expose itto a sudden change of temperature, there is the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or on interior components. Condensation can cause malfunc- tion of the camera, so you should avoid exposing it to con- ditions that might cause condensation.

+ To keep condensation from forming, place the camera into à plastic bag before moving it into à location that is much warmer or colder than your current location. Leave it in the plastic bag until the air inside the bag has a chance to reach the same temperature as the new location. If con- densation does form, remove the battery from the camera and leave the battery cover open for à few hours.

+ The monitor screen is illuminated by an LED backlight. A dark monitor screen indicates that the LED backlight has reached the end of its service life, and needs to be re- placed by à CASIO service center. Note that you will be charged for LED backlight replacement. The LE D backlight brighiness is reduced by half after about 1,000 hours of use.

+ Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction.

+ Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling ofthe lens can inter- fee with proper image recording. Never touch the lens with your fingers. You can remove dust particles from the lens surface by using a lens blower to blow them off, Next, wipe the surface of the lens with a soft lens cloth.

+ The camera may become slightiy warm during use. This does not indicate malfunction:

INTRODUCTION GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF THIS UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas).

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following to conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful terference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, cluding interference that may cause undesired operation:

NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for

à Class B peripheral, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These

limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in à residential installation. This equipment generates,

uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-

ence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If his equipment

does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to ty to correct the interference by one or more of the

+ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

+ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

+ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

+ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC WARNING Changes or modifications notexpressiy approved by the party respon- sible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: QV-R3/QV-R4 Trade Name: CASIO COMPUTER CO.LTD. Responsible party: CASIO INC. Address: 570 MT. PLEASANT AVENUE,

DOVER,NEW JERSEY 07801 Telephone number: 973-361-5400

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, in- cluding interference that may cause undesired operation.

CASIO COMPUTER CO.LTD. QV-R3/QV-R4

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE QUICK START GUIDE

(See page 38 for details.)

1. Press the power button to turn on the camera.

1. Attach the battery to the charger unit, and then » a F charge it (page 23). 2. Align the mode dial with 3 (Snapshot Mode).

+ Ittakes about two hours to achieve a full charge. 3. Point the camera at the subject, use the moni-

2 . tor screen or viewfinder to compose the im-

. Load the battery into the camera (page 25). age, and then press the shutter release button half way.

3. Configure screen message language, home time zone, and current time settings (page 36). | | 4, Holding the camera still, gentiy press the shut- ter release button the rest of the way down.

(See page 82 for details.)

1. Press the power button to turn on the cam- era.

2. Align the mode dial with (#] (Play Mode).

3. Use [<] and [>] to scroll through the im- ages.

(See page 89 for details.)

.« Press the power button to turn on the camera. Align the mode dial with (5) (Play Mode).

, Use [<] and [>] to display the image you want to

, Use [A] and [V]to select “Delete.”

+ To exit the image delete operation without deleting any- thing, select “Cancel.”

, Press SET to delete the image.

GETTING READY This section contains about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera.

The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.

@ Shutter release button © Power button

© Terminal panel cover © USB port

@ DC IN 4.5V terminal

Open Terminal Panel Cover

@ Battery compart- ment cover @ Tripod screw hole * Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.

® %/Eu DPOF (Self-timer/Continuous Shutter/DP OF) button ® 3 {@ (Flash/Delete) button

® #/c0/MF on (Macro/infinity/Manual Focus/P rotect) button @ PREVIEW [I] (Preview/Album) button

@ Memory card slot cover

GETTING READY Monitor Screen Con:

The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera's status.

Self-timer/Continuous None

1-image Sel-timer 10 sec Sel-timer 2 sec

Continuous Shutter indicator

None Auto Focus FA macro Infinity [A Manual Focus B

Manual focus position

Memory capacity {Remaining number of storable images)

Movie Recording: recording time (seconds)

L_ Fi] Buittin memory selected for data storage Memory card selected for data storage.

+ An out of range aperture or shutter speed causes the

one) corresponding monitor screen

value to turn amber.

& 171000 ——Aperture value

Flash Off Flash On Red-eye reduction

Right side indicates digital 200m.

+ When auto flash is selected, the flash indicator appears when the shutter button is pressed half way to indicate thatthe flash wil fire.

Memory card selected for data storage.

La Builtin memory selected l 11

Battery capacity Date and time

GETTING READY Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen

Each press of the DISP button changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below

Indicators Histogram

_,ndicators Monitor*

* You cannot tum off the monitor screen in the Play Mode.

The color and condition (lit, unlit, flashing) of the indicator lamps keep you informed about the current status of the camera. For details, see “indicator Lamp Reference” on page 133.

Green operation lamp

GETTING READY Attaching the Strap Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the illustration:

DD2 IMPORTANT! 444 + Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when us- ing the camera to protect against accidentally drop- ping it. + The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera only. Do not use it for any other application. + Never swing the camera around by the strap.

Using the Soft Case (Option)

We recommend that you keep the camera in the optional soft case when itis not in use

Attach the strap of the soft case to the ring as shown in the illustration.

GETTING READY Includes space for storage of an extra battery.

Insert the camera with the monitor screen facing downwards.

Includes space for storage of an extra memory card.

+ Fastening the snap keeps

the memory card and Belt loop battery from falling out. + You can attach the

+ Use the soft case for storage of this camera, and its battery and memory card only.

+ The strap that comes with the soft case is intended for use with the soft case only. Never use it for any other purpose.

+ Never swing the camera around by the soft case strap.

+ Wearing the soft case strap around your neck and al- lowing the camera to swing freely creates the risk of accident and personal injury caused by impact from the camera, by the camera becoming caught in à door, et.

+ Keep this camera out of the reach of small children. Children handling the camera creates the risk of seri- ous accident should the soft case strap accidentally become wound around the neck.

GETTING READY Power Requirements

Your camera can operate on either battery power or AC power. + Battery

One NP-30 rechargeable lithium ion battery

The battery is not charged when you purchase the camera. You need to charge the battery before using the camera for the first time

+ Household AC Power AC Adaptor: AD-C40 (Option)

Using the Charger Unit

Charger Unit General Guide Power plug*

+ The shape ofthe power plug on the charger uni that comes with the camera depends on the geographic area where you purchase it.

BaAttaching the Battery to the Charger Unit

Making sure that the positive and negative contacts are aligned correctiy, affix the battery to the charger unit. Note thatthe battery will not charge properly ifitis not positioned correctiy on the charger unit.

ADO GETTING READY ATo charge the battery

Positioning the positive and negative termi- nals of the battery as shown in the illustration, attach the battery to the charger unit.

+ Plug the charger unit into a household power outiet.

The CHARGE lamp on the charger unit Should turn red, indicating that charging has started.

Charging is complete when CHARGE lamp turns green. Unplug the charger unit from the power outlet, and then remove the battery from the charger unit.

*Ittakes about two hours to achieve a full charge. Ac- tual charging time depends on current battery capac- ity and charging conditions.

+ Use only the charger unit (BC-20) that comes with the camera to charge the special rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-30). Never use any other charger device.

+ Charging may not start immediately if you have just finished using the camera or if you are trying to charge the battery where itis very hot or very cold. This condi- tion is indicated when the CHARGE lamp is flashing at slow speed. this happens, simply move the battery to an area where temperature is more moderate {around 25°C (77°F)). The CHARGE lamp will turn red and charging will start when the battery temperature returns to the allowable charging temperature range.

+ The CHARGE lamp fiashes red at high speed during charging if the battery is not attached to the charger unit properly. Try removing it and then re-attaching the battery. If this does not correct the problem, it can mean there is something wrong with the charger unit or battery.

+ If the charger unit contacts or battery terminals be- come dirty, wipe them clean with a cloth or cotton swab.

+ Even though it looks removable, never try to remove the power plug from the charger unit.

GETTING READY BOptionally Available Battery

You can purchase additional NP-30 rechargeable lithium ion battery for use this with camera as required.

Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery: NP-30

+ When an extra battery is not in use, keep it in the storage case that comes with each battery.

+ Storing a battery with its terminals exposed creates the risk of shorting,

+ you are using only one battery, you should normally keep itloaded in the camera during transport. The battery that is bundled with the camera does not come with a storage case.

Binserting a Battery into Its Storage Case

To load the battery into the camera

Slide the battery cover on the side of the camera in the

direction indicated by &_ ©

the arrow and then swing it open.

Slide the stopper in the direction indi- cated by the arrow in the illustration and hold it.

Orienting the battery so the contacts markings on the side of the battery are in the same order, from left to right, as the markings on the inside of the battery cover, slide the battery into the battery slot.

4. Swing the battery cover up and then slide it closed as you press down at the point indicated by the arrow in the illustra- tion.

DD2 IMPORTANT! 444 + Use only the special NP-30 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported.

D)> NOTE (44 + To remove the battery from the camera, open the bat- tery cover and hold the stopper so it does not stop the battery. Taking care to keep the battery from suddenly falling, angle the bottom of the camera downwards until the battery starts to come out. Next, pull the bat-

tery out the rest ofthe way,

BBattery Life Guidelines

The battery life guideline values given below indicate the amount of time at standard temperature (25°C (77°F)) until power automatically tums off due to battery failure. They do not guarantee thatthe battery will provide the amount of ser- vice indicated. Low temperatures and continued use reduce battery lie.

Approximate Battery Life QV-R3 | 120 minutes (720 shots) QV-R4 | 110 minutes (660 shots)

Continuous P layback*? QV-R3 | 220 minutes {Continuous Snapshot Recording) QV-R4 | 220 minutes

Continuous Recording*i

*1 Continuous Recording Conditions + Normal temperature: 25°C (77°F) + Flash: Off + Monitor screen: On + Image recorded about every 10 seconds using the fol- lowing operations: Zoom to full wide angle — Auto Fo- cus — Zoom to full close-up — Auto Focus — Image recording *2 Continuous Playback Conditions + Normal temperature: 25°C (77°) + Scroll one image about every 10 seconds

+ The above values are based a new battery starting from à full charge. Repeated charging shortens battery life.

+ Battery life is greatiy affected by how much you use flash, zoom and other functions, and how long you leave power tumned on.

A Tips to Make the Battery Last Longer

+1f you do not need the flash while recording, select (flash off) for the flash mode. See page 46 for more infor- mation.

+ Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features (page 33) to protect against wasting battery power when you for- get to turn off the camera.

+ Use the DISP button to turn off the monitor screen.

ÆLow Battery Indicator

The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on the monitor screen changes as battery power is used. If you continue to use the camera while the battery level is El. camera power will automatically turn off. When this happens, charge the battery as soon as possible.

Battery Level High Low

Indicator ES - EG -E -T

- Pressing the shutter release button while =] is displayed immediately shuts off the camera.

GETTING READY Power Supply Precautions

BBattery Handling Precautions

@ SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Congratulations upon your selection on this CASIO Product. Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before try- ing to use it for the first time. Keep these safety precautions and operating instructions on hand for future reference

+ AIl mentions of ‘the battery” in the following precau- tions refer to the CASIO NP-30 Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery.

+ Failure to observe any of the following precautions while using the battery creates the risk of over-heat- ing, fire, and explosion.

— Never use any other type of charger exceptthe one specially specified for the battery.

— Use this battery only with à product for which it is expressly specified.

— Never use or leave the battery near open flame.

— Never place the battery in a microwave oven, throw itinto fire, or otherwise expose it to high heat.

— Make sure the battery is oriented correctiy when it is connected to the charger unit.

— Never carry or store the battery together with items that can conduct electricity (necklaces, pencil lead, etc.)

— Never try to take the battery apart, modify it in any way, or expose it to strong impact.

— Do not immerse the battery in fresh water or salt water.

— Do not use or leave the battery under direct sun- light, in an automobile parked in the sun, or in any other area subject to high temperatures.

+ Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other abnormal condition while using, charging, or storing à battery, immediately remove it from the camera or charger unit and keep it away from open flame.

«If the battery does not achieve full charge after the normal charging time has passed, stop charging. Con- tinued charging creates the risk of overheating, fire, and explosion.

+ Battery fluid accidentally getting into your eyes can damage your eyes. immediately rinse your eyes with clean tap water and then consult à physician.

- Be sure to read the User's Guide that comes with the camera and special charger unit before using or charging the battery

+Ifthe battery is to be used by young children, make sure thata responsible adult makes them aware ofthe precautions and proper handling instructions as con- tained in the Users Guide, and make sure that they handle the battery correctiy.

+ Should fluid from the battery accidentally get onto clothing or your skin, immediately rinse it off with clean tap water. Prolonged contact with battery fluid can cause skin irritation.

PRECAUTIONS DURING USE

+ This battery is designed for use with a CASIO digital camera only. See your camera's Users Guide to find out if it supports use of this battery.

+ Use only the special charger unit to charge the bat- tery. Never use any other type of charger unit for charging.

+ This battery initially not charged. Be sure to charge the battery before using it for the first time.

+ Use of à battery in cold environments shortens the operating time you can expect on à full charge.

+ Charge the battery in a location where the tempera- ture is in the range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°). Charging outside this temperature range can cause charging to take longer than normal or even cause charging to fail

+ Very limited operation following à fully charge indi- cates that the battery has reached the end of its ser- vice life. Replace the battery with a new one.

@BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS

+ Make sure you remove the battery from your camera when you do not plan to use the camera for à long time. À battery left in the camera discharges very small amounts of power even when camera power is turned off, which can lead to a dead battery or a longer charging time.

+ Store the battery in a cool, dry place (20°C (68 °F) or lower).

+ See the Users Guide that comes with the special charger unit and the digital camera for information about charging procedures and charging time.

+ When transporting à battery, keep it either loaded in the digital camera or stored in its case.

Charger Unit Precautions

+ Never plug the charger unit into an outiet whose volt- age rating is different from that marked on the charger unit, Doing so creates the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric shock.

+ Never plug in or unplug the charger unit while your hands are wet. Doing 50 creates the risk of electric shock.

+ Do not plug the charger unitinto an outlet or extension cord that is shared by other devices. Doing so creates the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric shock.

+ The charger unit becomes slightiy warm during charg- ing. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction

+ Unplug the charger unit from the power outiet when- ever you are not using it

GETTING READY Using AC Power

Use the adaptor as shown below to power the camera from a household power outiet.

1. Open the cameras terminal panel cover.

2. Plug the AC adaptor to the DC IN 4.5V terminal.

Terminal panel cover D Power cord

+ AC adaptor: AD-C40 The AC adaptor can be used with any power source rated from 100V to 240V AC. If you plan to use the AC adaptor in another country, it is up to you to purchase the applicable power cord that matches the configuration of power recep- tacles in that country.

BaAdaptor Precautions

+ Never use an electrical outiet whose voltage is outside the rating marked on the AC adaptor. Doing so can create the danger of fire or electric shock. Use only the optional AC adaptor specified for this camera.

+ Do not allow the AC adaptor power cord to become cut or damaged, do not place heavy objects on it, and keep it away from heat. A damaged power cord creates the risk of fire and electric shock.

+ Never try to modify the AC adaptor power cord, or subjectit to severe bending, twisting, or pulling. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electric shock.

+ Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet. Do- ing so creates the risk of electric shock.

+ Do not overload extension cords or wall outlets. Doing so creates the danger of fire and electric shock.

+ Should the cord of the AC adaptor become damaged (ex- posed internal wiring), request a replacement from à CASIO service center. À damaged AC adaptor cord cre- ates the danger of fire or electric shock.

+ Be sure to turn off power before connecting or disconnect- ing the adaptor

+ Always tum camera power off before disconnecting the AC adaptor, even if the camera has a battery installed. 1f you don't, the camera will turn off automatically when you dis- connectthe AC adaptor. You also run the risk of damaging the camera whenever you disconnect the AC adaptor with- out first tuming power off.

+ The AC adaptor may become warm to touch after extended periods of use. This is normal and is not cause for alarm.

+ After using the camera, turn it off and unplug the adaptor from the AC outlet.

+ The camera automatically switches over to AC adaptor powered operation whenever the AC adaptor is plugged into the camera.

+ Always use the AC adaptor to power the camera whenever itis connected to a computer.

+ Never place a blanket or any other cover on the AC adap- tor. Doing so creates the risk of fire

Turning the Camera On and Off

Press the power button to turn the camera on and off. Pressing the power button to turn on the camera causes the green operation lamp to flash . Press the power button again to turn off the camera.

Green operation lamp

+ If camera power is turned off by the Auto Power Off feature, press the power button to turn it back on again.

+ Tuming on camera power while the mode dial is set to recording mode causes the lens to extend from the camera. Make sure there is nothing in front of the camera that can be hit by the lens when you turn on the camera.

GETTING READY Configuring Power Saving Settings

You can configure the settings described below to conserve battery power

Auto Power Off: Turns off power if you do not perform any

operation for a specified amount of time.

Sleep : Automatically turns off the monitor screen if

no operation is performed for a specified amount of time in a recording mode. Per- forming any button operation causes the monitor screen to tu back on

Align the mode dial with © (Snapshot Mode). Press MENU.

Use [<] and [>] to select the “Set Up” tab. Use [A] and [V1] to select the feature whose

setting you want to configure, and then press SET.

@ See page 34 for information about how to use menus.

To configure this feature: | Selectthis setting:

Auto Power Off Auto Power Off

5. Use [A] and [V1] to change the currently se-

lected setting, and then press SET.

Available Auto Power Off settings are: 3 min, 5 min, and off.

Available Sleep settings are: 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, and off.

Note that the Sleep feature does not operate in the Play Mode

Pressing any button while the camera is in the Sleep state immediately turns the monitor screen back on. The Auto Power Off and Sleep features are disabled

while the camera is connected to a computer via the USB port.

GETTING READY Using the On-screen Menus

Pressing the ME NU button displays a menu of operations on the camera's monitor screen. The contents of the menu de- pend on whether the camera is in a recording mode or the Play Mode. The following explanation of basic menu opera- tions uses the recording mode menu

1. Turn on the camera, and then align the mode dial with @.

+ Ifyou want to enter the Play mode instead, you

would align the mode dial with C3.

AIVIKI>1 Selection cursor (ndicates

the currently selected item)

@ Menu Screen Operations

When you want to do thi

Move from the tab to the settings

Press [VI Move from the settings to the tab

Move between the settings

selection and exitthe menu | Press SET. screen

selection and retumtothe | Press [<].

Press the MENU button

3. Press [<]or [>]to select the tab you want, and bb» NOTE (4€

then press SET to move the selection cursor from the tab to the settings.

Use [A] and [V]to select the feature whose setting you CEE

want to configure, and then press [>].

+ Instead of pressing [>], you could also press

Éèr Example: To select the

Use [A] and [V1] to change the currently se- lected setting, and then press SET.

+ This applies the setting.

+ The recording mode menu appears if you press the MENU button before starting a record operation. lt will not appear if you press the MENU button during à setup procedure, while the camera is standing by for recording of the second image of a Coupling Shot op- eration, etc

+ See "Menu Reference” on page 131 for more information

GETTING READY Configuring Display Language and Clock DD» IMPORTANT! 44€

+ The camera's clock settings are cleared if power to the camera is totally cut off for about 12 hours. This can happen if the battery goes dead while the camera is not being supplied power by the AC adaptor. The

Be sure to configure the following settings before using the camera to record images.

+ Display language clock setting screen will appear automatically the next + Home city time you turn on power after the settings are cleared. + Date and time Setthe date and time before using the camera

+ You also need to configure clock settings whenever Note that the current date and time settings are used by the you replace the battery camera to generate the date and time that is stored along + Recording images without configuring the clock set- with image data, etc. tings causes incorrect time information to be regis-

tered. Be sure to configure the clock settings before using the camera.

1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 4, Use [A] and [VIto select the name of the 2. Use [A] and [V1] to select the language you city where you live, want, and then press SET. and then press SET.

AA# : Japanese English _: English Français : French

Deutsch : German 5. Use [A] and [V1] to select the summer time

Español : Spanish (DST) setting you want, and then press SET.

ltaliano : Itslian When you want to do this: Select this setting: 3. Use LA], IV, KL, and Keep time using standard time of

[>] to select the Keep time using summer time on

geographical area {Daylight Saving Time)

then press SET. 6. Setthe current date and the time.

To do this: Do this:

Move the cursor between settings | Press LAJand [V1

Change the setting atthe current cursor location Press [(]and[»1

Toggle between 12-hour and 24- hour timekeeping

7. Press SET to register the settings and exit the setting screen.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING This section describes the basic procedure for recording an 2. Align the mode dial image. with @ (Snapshot Mode).

Your camera is equipped with a variety of different recording

modes. The explanation in this section is presented using Mode dial the Snapshot Mode. The camera automatically adjusts shut- ter speed and aperture settings in accordance with the 3. Compose the image D mn brightness of the subject. Images you record are stored in on the monitor screen Le 4 the camera's built-in flash memory. 50 the main subject is + You can also use optionally available SD memory cards within the focus +

and MultiMedia Cards (MMC) to store images (page 104). frame. _—_.

+ The focusing range of ons Tai

the camera is approxi- mately 40cm (1.3') to infinity (se).

You can compose images using either the monitor screen or the optical viewfinder (page 43).

1. Press the power button to turn on the camera.

+ This causes an image or a message to appear on the monitor screen. Power button

When using the optical viewfinder to compose im- ages, you can use the DISP button to turn off the monitor screen and conserve battery power.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

4. Press the shutter release

button half way to focus the | When you see this: It means this: image. Green focus frame When you press the shutter Green operation lamp The image is focused

@ Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation

release button half way, the Red focus frame

camera's Auto Focus feature Shutter release Flashing green operation lamp_ | Te image is not in focus automatically focuses the image, button and displays the shutter speed + Make sure you are not

and aperture values. blocking the lens, the AF assist lamp, or the fiash with your fingers while recording an image

You can tell whether the Green operation lamp image is focused by observ- ing the focus frame and the green operation lamp.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

image is focused properly, press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to record.

+ The recorded image is stored Shutter release temporarily into buffer memory. button After that, itis saved in the camera's built-in flash memory or onto à memory card, if one is loaded in the camera. You can record consecutive Continuous Shutter images as long as there is still buffer memory available to store them.

5. After making sure that the L The number of images that can be stored in memory depends on the resolution setting you are using (page 140)

Press the shutter release button gentiy to avoid cam- era movement.

Recording Precautions

+ Never open the battery cover while the green operation lamp is flashing. Doing so not only causes the current im- age to be lost, it can also corrupt images already stored in camera memory and even lead to malfunction of the cam- era.

+ Never remove the memory card while an image is being recorded to the memory card.

+ Fluorescent lighting actually fickers at à frequency that cannot be detected by the human eye. When using the camera indoors under such lighting, you may experience some brightness or color problems with recorded images.

«The camera automatically adjusts its sensitivity in accor- dance with the brightness of the subject. This can cause some static noise to appear in images of relatively dark subjects.

+ For a dimly lit subject, the camera raises the sensitivity and uses a faster shutter speed. Because of this, you need to guard against camera movement if you have flash tumed off (El) when recording a dimiy lit subject (page 46).

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING About Auto Focus

+ Auto Focus tends not to work well if the camera is moved

during recording, or when recording the types of subjects

— Solid color walls or objects with little contrast

— Strongly backlit objects

— Polished metal or other brightly reflective objects

— Venetian blinds or other horizontally repeating patterns

— Multiple images that are varying distances from the camera

— Subjects in poorly lit areas

Note that a green operation lamp and focus frame do not

necessarily guarantee that an image is in focus.

If Auto Focus does not produce the results you want for

some reason, try using focus lock (page 57) or manual fo-

About the Recording Mode Monitor Screen

+ The image shown on the monitor screen in à recording mode is à simplified image for composing purposes. The actual image is recorded in accordance with the image quality setting currently selected on your camera. The im- age saved on memory has much better resolution and de- tail than a recording mode monitor screen image.

+ Certain levels of subject brightness can cause the re- sponse of the monitor screen in a recording mode to slow down, which causes some static noise in the monitor screen image.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Previewing the Last Image Recorded

Use the following procedure to preview the last image re- corded, without leaving the current recording mode.

1. Press the PREVIEW button to display the last image recorded.

+ Pressing the PREVIEW button again returns to the re- cording mode.

+ The PREVIEW button does not perform any operation if you press it immediately after turning on camera power or immediately after entering to the recording mode from the Play mode.

+ Image preview cannot be used in the Movie Mode. The preview image is cleared automatically whenever the recording mode is changed.

Deleting an Image in a Recording Mode

You can use following procedure to delete the lastimage you recorded without leaving the current recording mode.

+ Note that the image delete operation cannot be un- done. Make sure you really do notneed an image be- fore you delete it

1. in a recording mode, press the PREVIEW but- ton to display the last image you recorded.

3. In response to the confirmation message that appears, select “Delete.” * Select “Cancel” to cancel the delete operation without deleting anything. 4. Press SET.

+ This deletes the image and returns to the recording mode

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Optical Viewfinder

Tuning offthe camera's monitor screen and using its optical viewfinder to compose images helps to conserve battery power

Short distance to subject

+ The frame that is visible inside of the viewfinder indi- cates the image recorded at a distance of about three meters (9.8'). When the subject is closer or further away than three meters, the recorded image will be different from what you see inside the viewfinder frame.

+ The monitor screen turns on automatically whenever you select the Macro Mode or Manual Focus Mode Always use the monitor screen to compose images in these modes.

Adjusting the View of the Optical Viewfinder

You can use the diopter slider to adjust the view of the viewfinder to match your eyesight. Adjust the diopter slider so the image in the viewfinder is clear

+ The diopter slider does not work when the camera is

turned off or in the Play Mode. Be sure to enter à re- cording mode before adjusting the diopter setting.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom:

Optical zoom alters the focal distance of the lens. The range ofthe zoom factor is shown below.

Zoom Factor Range: 1X to 3X

1. Enter a recording mode.

3. Compose the image and then press the shutter release button.

+ The optical zoom factor also affects the lens aperture. + Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against hand movement when using the telephoto setting {zoom in).

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Digital Zoom

Digital zoom is activated after you reach the maximum opti- cal zoom factor (3X). It enlarges the part of the image at the center of the image screen. The range of the digital zoom factor is shown below.

Zoom Factor Range : 3X to 9.6X {in combination with optical zoom)

. In a recording mode, press MENU.

. Use [K] and [>]to select the “REC” tab.

, Use LA] and [V1] to select “Digital Zoom,” and then press [>].

4. Select “On,” and then press SET. + Selecting “Off” disables digital zoom

Digital zoom indicator

5. Slide the zoom con- troller towards [4] (Telephoto)/ © to change the zoom factor.

* When zoom reaches maximum optical zoom, it stops momentarily. Keep the zoom control- ler pressed to the [#] {Telephoto}/ © side and zoom will switch over to digital zoom.

This causes the zoom indicator to appear on the moni-

tor screen. The zoom indicator shows the current ap-

proximate zoom factor.

6. Compose the image and then press the shutter release button.

+ Digital zoom is disabled whenever the monitor screen is turned off (page 20).

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Flash

Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you

1. in a recording mode, press MENU.

2. Press 4 {£ to selectthe flash mode.

+ Each press of4 @ cycles through the flash mode settings shown below on the monitor screen.

when required (Auto Flash) None

Turn off the flash (Flash Off)

Always fire the flash (Flash On) EH Fire a pre-flash followed by image recording with flash, reducing the chance of red-eye in the image (Red- eye reduction) Have the flash fire automatically when required

3. Record the image.

+ The flash unit of this camera fires a number of times when you record an image. The initial fiashes are pre- fiashes, which the camera uses to obtain information thetit uses for exposure settings. The final flash is for recording. Make sure that you keep the camera still until the shutter releases.

+ Image recording may not be performed if you press the shutter release button while the red operation lamp is flashing.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING BAbout Red-eye Reduction

Using the flash to record at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image. This is caused when the light from the flash reflects off of the retina of the eye. When red-eye reduction is se- lected as the fiash mode, the camera performs two pre-flash operations, one designed to cause the irises in the eyes of any people in the image to close, and one forthe Auto Focus operation. This is followed by another flash operation for ac- tual recording of the image.

Note the following important points when using red-eye

+ Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people in the image are looking directly atthe camera during the pre-flash or AF assist lamp flash operation. Before pressing the shutter release button, call out to the sub- jects so they all look at the camera while one of the pre-flash operations is performed

+ Red-eye reduction may not work very well if the sub- jects are located far away from the camera

You can find outthe current flash unit status by pressing the shutter release button half way and checking the monitor screen and red operation lamp.

The A indicator is also shown on the monitor screen when the flash unit is ready to fire.

* Red operation lamp

When the red operation EnpIEtE ltmeans this:

Flashing Flash unit is charging

Lit Flash unitis ready to fire

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Changing the Flash Intensity Setting

Perform the following steps to change the flash intensity set- ting.

1. in a recording mode, press MENU.

Use [K] and [>] to select the “REC” tab.

3. Use [A] and [V1to select “Flash intensity,” and then press [>].

4. Select the setting you want and then press SET.

To do this: Select this setting: Fire the flash with strong intensity Strong Fire the flash with normal intensity Normal Fire the flash with weak intensity Weak

+ Flash intensity may not change ifthe subject is too far or too close to the camera

Take care that your fingers do not block the flash when you hold the camera. Covering the fiash with your finger can greatiy reduce its effective- ness.

+ The approximate effective range of the flash is shown be- low. The flash is unable to adequately illuminate a subject that is outside this range.

QV-R3: 0.4 meter to 3.2 meters (1.3°to 10.5') QV-R4: 0.4 meter to 2.8 meters (1.3° to 9.2')

+ The flash takes anywhere from a few seconds to as long as 10 seconds to attain full charge after being fired, The actual time required depends on the battery level, temperature, and other conditions.

+ The flash does not fire in the Movie Mode and in the Con- tinuous Shutter Mode. This is indicated by LE] (Flash Off) on the monitor screen

+ The flash unit may not be able to charge when battery power is low. Low battery power is indicated by [El (Flash Off) on the monitor screen, and when the flash fails to fire properly resulting in poor image exposure. When these Symptoms occur, charge the camera's battery as soon as possible.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

+ When the red-eye reduction mode (f]}) is being used, fiash intensity is adjusted automatically in accordance with the exposure. The flash may not fire at all when the subject is brightiy lit.

+ White balance is fixed while the flash is being used, so sun- light, fluorescent lighting, or other sources of illumination in the immediate area may affectthe coloring of the recorded image.

Using the Self-timer

The self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10-second delay of the shutter release after you press the shutter re- lease button. À Triple Self-timer feature lets you perform three consecutive self-timer operations to record three im- ages.

1. In a recording mode, Self-timer setting press Ÿ/Ei DPOF to select the self-timer setting you want.

+ Each press of Ÿ)/Œu DPOF cycles the self- timer between the settings described below.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To do this:

Select this setting:

2. Record the image. Self-timer lamp

Disable the self-timer

shutter release button, the self-timer lamp

Specify a 2-second selftimer

flashes and the shutter releases after the self-

Specify Triple Selftimer

timer reaches the end

Specify Continuous Shutter recording {no self-timer)

ofits countdown. You can interrupt an

+ See page 59 for information about Continuous Shutter

ongoing self-timer countdown by pressing

recording the shutter release

+ With the Triple Self-timer, the first image is recorded button while the self- after a 10-second countdown. After that the second timer lamp is fiashing image is recorded after a 3-second countdown, and the third image is recorded after another 3-second pD> NOTES (4€ countdown:

+ The hand-shake limiter is enabled when you use a slow shutter speed and the two-second self-timer at the same time.

+ You cannot use the self-timer in combination with the Continuous Shutter Mode (page 59).

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To record animage ofthis size: | Selecthis setting: 2304 X 1712 pixels (QV-R4) 2304 X 1712 You can specify the image size and image quality to suitthe type of image you are recording, 2240 X 1680 pixels (QV-R4) 2240 X 1680 2048 X 1536 pixels (QV-R3) 2048 X 1536 . . . 1600 X 1200 pixels 1600 X 1200 To specify the image size 1280 X 960 pixels 1280 X 960 : 640 X_480 pixels 640 X_480 1. in a recording mode, press MENU. D} NOTE (( 2. Use [K] and [>]to select the “REC” tab. L « + Use the larger pixel settings when you plan to produce 3. Use [A] and [V1 to select “Size,” and then a large print of the image. Use 640 X 480 when you press D] need to economize on space because you plan to

send images in e-mail etc.

4. Use [A] and [V]to change the current setting, and then press SET.

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To specify the image quality 1. in a recording mode, press MENU. 2. Use [<] and [>] to select the “REC” tab.

3. Use [A] and [V1] to select “Quality,” and then press [>].

4. Use [A] and [V]to change the current setting, and then press SET.

To getthis: Select this setting: Very high quality, but large file size Fine Normal quality Normal Small file size, but low quality Economy

+ Use the “Fine” setting when image quality is your top priority, and file size is secondary. Conversely, use the “Economy” setting when file size is your top prior- ity and image quality is secondary.

+ Actual file size depends on the type of image you record. This means thatthe remaining image capacity noted on the monitor screen may not be exactly accu- rate (pages 18 and 140).