Digital Camera QV-R41/QV-R51 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. • Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference. • For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the CASIO Website at http://world.casio.com/. All example procedures in this User’s Guide are based on the QV-R51. The same procedures also apply to the QV-R41, unless specifically noted otherwise.
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Unpacking Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. 2 AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (HR-3U ) Charger Unit (BC-5H) Camera * The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.
INTRODUCTION 25 Contents GETTING READY About This Manual ..................................................... 25 2 General Guide ............................................................ 26 INTRODUCTION Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 28 Unpacking .................................................................... 2 REC mode PLAY mode Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Features ......................................................................
INTRODUCTION 51 Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 71 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 73 Recording an Image ................................................... 51 Aiming the Camera Recording an Image Recording Precautions About Auto Focus About the REC Mode Monitor Screen Adjusting White Balance Manually 74 51 52 54 54 55 Using the BESTSHOT Mode .....................................
INTRODUCTION 94 PLAYBACK 110 Basic Playback Operation .......................................... 94 Folders ...................................................................... 110 Memory Folders and Files Zooming the Display Image ....................................... 95 110 Protecting Files ......................................................... 111 Resizing an Image .....................................................
INTRODUCTION 123 OTHER SETTINGS 136 Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method .................................................. 123 USING A MEMORY CARD Using a Memory Card .............................................. 137 To insert a memory card into the camera To remove a memory card from the camera Formatting a Memory Card Memory Card Precautions Turning the Key Tone On and Off ............................ 124 Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ...........
INTRODUCTION 156 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 170 Using the Album Feature ......................................... 156 Creating an album Selecting an Album Layout Configuring Detailed Album Settings Viewing Album Files Saving an Album Menu Reference ....................................................... 170 156 157 158 160 163 Indicator Lamp Reference .......................................
INTRODUCTION • The USB driver (mass storage) uses Phoenix Technologies Ltd. software. Compatibility Software Copyright C 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.
INTRODUCTION • Coupling Shot and Pre-shot Coupling Shot lets you combine two subjects into a single image, while Pre-shot lets you add a subject to a previously recorded background image. This means you can create images that include you and your friend, even if you are the only two people around. You can use Coupling Shot and Pre-shot by selecting the applicable sample images in the BESTSHOT mode. Features • Effective Pixels QV-R41: 4.00 million pixels (4.13 million total pixels) QV-R51: 5.
INTRODUCTION • PRINT Image Matching II Compatible Images include PRINT Image Matching II data (mode setting and other camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching II reads this data and adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images come out just the way you intended when you recorded them. • Alarm A built-in alarm helps to keep you on time for important events, and even can be used in place of an alarm clock.
INTRODUCTION ■ Flash Precautions • Never use the flash unit in areas where flammable or explosive gas may be present. Such conditions create the risk of fire and explosion. • Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driver’s vision and creates the risk of accident. • Never fire the flash too close to the eyes of the subject. Doing so creates the risk of loss of eyesight.
INTRODUCTION ■ Connections ■ Water and Foreign Matter • Never plug any devices that are not specified for use with this camera into connectors. Connecting a nonspecified device creates the risk of fire and electric shock. • Water, other liquids, or foreign matter (especially metal) getting inside the camera creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present.
INTRODUCTION ■ Dropping and Rough Treatment ■ Locations To Be Avoided • Continued use of the camera after it is damaged by dropping or other rough treatment creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present. • Never leave the camera in any of the following types of locations. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
INTRODUCTION ■ Batteries ■ Alkaline Batteries • Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak, which damages and corrodes the area around the batteries and creates the danger of fire and personal injury. Make sure you observe the following precautions when using batteries. — Never try to take batteries apart and never allow them to become shorted. — Do not expose batteries to heat or fire. — Never mix new batteries with old ones. — Never mix batteries of different types.
INTRODUCTION • If the batteries do not achieve full charge after the normal charging time has passed, stop charging. Continued charging creates the risk of overheating, fire, and explosion. • Battery fluid can damage your eyes. Should battery fluid get into your eyes accidentally, immediately rinse them with clean tap water and then consult a physician.
INTRODUCTION ■ Charger Unit ■ AC Adaptor (Option) • Never plug the charger unit into an outlet whose voltage 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 so creates the risk of electric shock. • Do not plug the charger unit into an outlet or extension cord that is shared by other devices.
INTRODUCTION ■ Battery Life • Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock. • Misuse of the optional AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure you observe the following precautions when using the AC adaptor. — Never locate the power cord near a stove or other heating device. — When unplugging from the wall outlet, grasp the plug on the AC adaptor power cord. Never pull on the power cord.
INTRODUCTION Data Error Precautions Operating conditions • Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in file memory. • 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.
INTRODUCTION Condensation Lens • When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or on interior components. Condensation can cause malfunction of the camera, so you should avoid exposing it to conditions that might cause condensation.
INTRODUCTION Other • The camera may become slightly warm during use. This does not indicate malfunction. • If the exterior of the camera needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
QUICK START GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the batteries! 1. Charge the rechargeable nickel-metal hydride 2. Load the batteries (page 37). batteries (HR-3U) that come with the camera (page 33). • Note that you can also power the camera using commercially available AA-size lithium batteries and AA-size alkaline batteries. • It takes about four hours to achieve a full charge. 1 1 2 2 3 [CHARGE] lamp lights during charging.
QUICK START GUIDE To configure display language and clock settings 1 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the language you want. 3. Press [SET] to register the language setting. 4. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET]. 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the city you want, and then press [SET].
QUICK START GUIDE To record an image To view a recorded image (See page 51 for details.) Green operation lamp 1 3 (See page 94 for details.) 1 99 1600 1200 NORMAL IN 1 / 1000 F2.6 03/12 03 12/24 24 12:58 12 58 Focus frame 2 1. Press [ 2 1. Press [ ] (REC). 2. Point the camera at the subject, use the monitor screen or viewfinder to compose the image, and then press the shutter release button half way.
QUICK START GUIDE To delete an image (See page 108 for details.) 1 2, 3, 4, 5 1. Press [ ] (PLAY). 2. Press [ ] ( ). 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to display the image you want to delete. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Delete”. • To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything, select “Cancel”. 5. Press [SET] to delete the image.
GETTING READY GETTING READY ■ Button Operations This section contains information about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera. Button operations are indicated by the button name inside of brackets ([ ]). About This Manual ■ On-screen Text This section contains information about the conventions used in this manual. On-screen text is always enclosed by double quotation marks (“ ”).
GETTING READY General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.
GETTING READY ■ Bottom K L K Battery compartment cover L Tripod screw hole * Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.
GETTING READY Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status. REC mode 1 Flash Mode indicator None 1 2 34 5 6 7 Auto None Flash Off 10s Flash On Red-eye reduction 8 9 D 0 • If the camera detects that flash is required while auto flash is selected, the flash on indicator will appear when the shutter release button is pressed half way.
GETTING READY 1 1 Digital zoom indicator 2 3 4 2 Shutter speed value • An out of range aperture or shutter speed causes the corresponding monitor screen value to turn amber. 3 Aperture value 4 ISO sensitivity 5 5 Zoom indicator • Left side indicates optical zoom. • Right side indicates digital zoom.
GETTING READY PLAY mode 12 3 4 5 6 7 1 PLAY mode file type FINE NORMAL ECONOMY Movie 2 Image protection indicator 3 Folder number/File number 6 Built-in memory selected for data storage. Memory card selected for data storage.
GETTING READY Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Indicator Lamps You can find out the operational status of the camera at a glance by checking the color of the indicator lamps, and whether a lamp is lit or flashing. For details, see “Indicator Lamp Reference” on page 172. Each press of the [DISP] button changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below.
GETTING READY Attaching the Strap Power Requirements Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the illustration. Your camera features a two-way power supply that lets you use either AA-size batteries or household AC current. A set of AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries is supplied with the camera. The other items listed below are available separately.
GETTING READY ■ Household Current ■ To charge the batteries • AC Adaptor: AD-C30 1. Positioning the positive and negative terminals of each battery as shown in the illustration, attach the batteries to the charger unit. Charging Batteries You can use the steps below to charge the rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (HR-3U) using the charger unit (BC-5H) that comes with the camera.
GETTING READY 2. Plug the charger unit into a household power 3. The [CHARGE] lamp will go out when outlet. charging is complete. • This will cause the [CHARGE] lamp to light. 4. After charging is complete, unplug the • Charging will take about four hours. charger unit from the power outlet, and remove the batteries from it. [CHARGE] lamp • Always unplug the charger unit from the power outlet and remove the batteries whenever you are not using it for charging.
GETTING READY • Charging the camera’s batteries may cause interference with TV and radio reception. If this happens, plug the charger into an outlet that is further away from the TV or radio. • Dirty charger contacts and/or battery terminals can make proper charging impossible. Be sure to wipe contacts and terminals occasionally with a dry cloth to keep them clean.
GETTING READY ■ Charger Unit Precautions Storage Precautions • Though rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries provide high power in a compact configuration, storing them for long periods while they are charged can cause batteries to deteriorate. — Always remove the batteries from the camera when you are not using it. Leaving batteries in the camera can cause them to discharge and go dead or even leak. — Store batteries in a dry place where the temperature is 20°C (68°F) or lower.
GETTING READY IMPORTANT! To load batteries • Use only the included rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries or the specified type of AA-size batteries. 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Slide the battery To remove the batteries from the camera compartment cover on the bottom of the camera in the direction indicated by the arrow and then swing it open. 1. Slide the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the camera in the direction indicated by the arrow and then swing it open. 3.
GETTING READY ■ Low Battery Indicator ■ Battery Life Guidelines The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on the monitor screen changes as battery power is used. The indicator means that remaining battery power is low. Note that you will not be able to record images while the battery indicator is . Immediately replace or charge the batteries whenever either of these indicators appears.
GETTING READY ■ Tips to Make the Batteries Last Longer *1 Continuous Recording Conditions • Temperature: 23°C (73°F) • Monitor screen: On • Flash: Off • Image recorded about every 10 seconds • If you do not need the flash while recording, select (flash off) for the flash mode (page 58). • Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features (page 44) to protect against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the camera.
GETTING READY ■ Alkaline Battery Life ■ Battery Handling Precautions The actual life of alkaline batteries is affected by a variety of factors, including the battery manufacturer, the amount of time the batteries spend in storage before you use them, temperature while you are recording, and photographic conditions. As a rule, we recommend the use of rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries, which have longer lives than alkaline batteries.
GETTING READY 2. Open the camera’s terminal cover and Using AC Power connect the AC adaptor to the port marked [DC IN 3V]. You need to purchase the optionally available AC adaptor (AD-C30) in order to be able to power the camera using AC power. 3. Plug the AC power cord into an electrical outlet. 1. Connect the AC power cord to the AC adaptor. NOTE Terminal cover • The AC adaptor can be used with any power source rated from 100V to 240V AC.
GETTING READY ■ AC Adaptor Precautions Turning the Camera On and Off • Be sure to turn off power before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor. • Always turn camera power off before disconnecting the AC adaptor, even if the camera has batteries installed. If you don’t, the camera will turn off automatically when you disconnect the AC adaptor. You also run the risk of damaging the camera whenever you disconnect the AC adaptor without first turning power off.
GETTING READY ■ To turn off the camera NOTES • Pressing [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera enters the REC mode, while pressing [ ] (PLAY) enters the PLAY mode. • Pressing [ ] (PLAY) while in the REC mode switches to the PLAY mode. The lens retracts about 10 seconds after switching modes. Press the power button to turn off the camera. NOTE • You can setup the camera so it does not turn on when you press the [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) button, or to turn off when you press the [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) button.
GETTING READY ● See page 45 for information about how to use menus. Configuring Power Saving Settings You can configure the settings described below to conserve battery power. Sleep : Automatically turns off the monitor screen if no operation is performed for a specified amount of time in the REC mode. Performing any button operation causes the monitor screen to turn back on. Auto Power Off : Turns off power if you do not perform any operation for a specified amount of time.
GETTING READY 2. Press [MENU]. Using the On-screen Menus Tab Pressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screen that you can use to perform various operations. The menu that appears depends on whether you are in the REC mode or the PLAY mode. The following shows an example menu procedure in the REC mode. 1. Press the power button or the [ [MENU] [SET] ] (REC) button. [ ][ ][ ][ ] • If you want to enter the PLAY mode instead, press the [ ] (PLAY) button.
GETTING READY ● Menu Screen Operations 3. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the tab you want, When you want to do this: Do this: Move between tabs Press [ ] and [ ]. Move from the tab to the settings Press [ ]. Move from the settings to the tab Press [ ]. Move between the settings Press [ ] and [ ]. Display the options available for a setting Press [ ] or press [SET]. Select an option Press [ ] and [ ]. Register an option selection and exit the menu screen Press [SET].
GETTING READY 6. Perform one of the following operations to Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings apply the setting you configured. To do this: Perform this key operation: Apply the setting and exit the menu screen. Press [SET]. Apply the setting and return to feature selection in step 4. Press [ ]. Apply the setting and return to tab selection in step 3. 1. Press [ ]. 2. Use [ ] to move back up to tab selection.
GETTING READY IMPORTANT! To configure display language and clock settings • The camera’s clock settings are cleared whenever power is totally cut off. This can happen if the batteries go dead while the camera is not being supplied power by the AC adaptor. The clock setting screen will appear automatically the next time you turn on power after the settings are cleared. Set the date and time before using the camera.
GETTING READY 3. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and 6. Use [ ] and [ ] to [ ] to select the geographical area where you live, and then press [SET]. change the date format setting, and then press [SET]. Example: December 24, 2003 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the name of the city where you live, and then press [SET]. 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the summer time (DST) setting you want, and then press [SET].
GETTING READY 7. Set the current date and the time. To do this: Do this: Change the setting at the current cursor location Press [ ] and [ ]. Move the cursor between settings Press [ ] and [ ]. Toggle between 12-hour and 24hour timekeeping Press [DISP]. 8. Press [SET] to register the settings and exit the setting screen.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING BASIC IMAGE RECORDING This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image. IMPORTANT! • Make sure your fingers or the strap does not block the flash or lens. Flash Recording an Image Lens Aiming the Camera Use both hands to hold the camera still when shooting an image. Holding the camera with one hand increases the chance of movement, which can blur your images. • Horizontal • Vertical Hold the camera still in both hands, with your arms firmly against your sides.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • This causes an image or a message to appear on the monitor screen. Recording an Image Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed in accordance with the brightness of the subject. Images you record are stored in the camera’s built-in memory, or to a memory card if you have one loaded in the camera. • When an optionally available SD memory card or MultiMediaCard (MMC) is loaded in the camera, images are stored on the card (page 136). 1.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 3. Press the shutter release 4. After making sure that the button half way to focus the image. • When you press the shutter release button half way, the camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image, and displays the shutter speed and aperture values. • You can tell whether the image is focused by observing the focus frame and the green operation lamp. image is focused properly, press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to record.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording Precautions About Auto Focus • Never open the battery compartment cover while the green operation lamp is flashing. Doing so not only causes the current image to be lost, it can also corrupt images already stored in file memory and even lead to malfunction of the camera. • Never remove the memory card while an image is being recorded to the memory card. • Fluorescent lighting actually flickers at a frequency that cannot be detected by the human eye.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING About the REC Mode Monitor Screen Using the Optical Viewfinder • The image shown on the monitor screen in the REC mode is a simplified image for composing purposes. The actual image is recorded in accordance with the image quality setting currently selected on your camera. The image saved in file memory has much better resolution and detail than the REC mode monitor screen image.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using Zoom Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom. Optical Zoom Zoom out Zoom in The range of the optical zoom factor is shown below. Optical Zoom Factor Range: 1X to 3X (1X to 1.2X in the Macro Mode) 1. In the REC mode, slide the 2. Record the image. NOTES • 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 5. Slide the zoom Digital Zoom Digital zoom indicator controller towards (Telephoto)/ to change the zoom factor. 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. • When zoom reaches maximum optical zoom, it stops momentarily. Keep the zoom controller pressed to the (Telephoto)/ side and zoom will switch over to digital zoom.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! Using the Flash • Digital zoom is disabled whenever the monitor screen is turned off (page 31). • Using digital zoom can cause degradation of the recorded image. Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Press [ ] ( ) to select the flash mode. • Each press of [ ] ( ) cycles through the flash mode settings shown below on the monitor screen.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To do this: Have the flash fire automatically when required (Auto Flash) ■ About Red-eye Reduction Select this setting: 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.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Flash Unit Status Changing the Flash Intensity Setting You can find out the current flash unit status by pressing the shutter release button half way and checking the monitor screen and red operation lamp. Perform the following steps to change the flash intensity setting. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the “REC” tab. 3.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Flash Precautions Flash • Using flash in combination with another light source (daylight, fluorescent light, etc.) can result in abnormal image colors. • Use of the flash along with wide angle zoom (page 56) or the Macro mode (page 68) can cause the light of the flash to become blocked, which can produce unwanted shadows in your image. Shadows may be particularly noticeable when using the flash with the Macro mode.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To do this: Using the Self-timer The self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10second delay of the shutter release after you press the shutter release button. A Triple Self-timer feature lets you perform three consecutive self-timer operations to record three images.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 5. Record the image. Self-timer lamp Specifying Image Size and Quality • When you press the shutter release button, the self-timer lamp flashes and the shutter releases after the selftimer reaches the end of its countdown. You can specify the image size and image quality to suit the type of image you are recording. To specify the image size 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTES To specify image quality • If you plan to make large prints of your images or otherwise use them in applications where highresolution is your top priority, select the “2560 x 1920” (QV-R51) or “2304 x 1712” (QV-R41) image size. • If you plan to send images as e-mail attachments or otherwise use them in applications where data economy is your top priority, select the “640 x 480” image size.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTE • Use the “Fine” setting when image quality is your top priority and file size is secondary. Conversely, use the “Economy” setting when file size is your top priority and image quality is secondary. IMPORTANT! • Actual file size depends on the type of image you record. This means that the remaining image capacity noted on the monitor screen may not be exactly accurate (pages 28, 180).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS This section describes other powerful features and functions that are available for recording. To set up the camera to do this: Select this setting: Focus automatically (Auto Focus) None Perform close-up focus (Macro) Perform infinity focus (Infinity) Selecting the Focus Mode Focus manually (Manual Focus) You can select one of four different focus modes: Auto Focus, Macro, Infinity, and Manual. 1. In the REC mode, press [ ] ( [ ] ( ) ).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Auto Focus When you see this: It means this: As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter release button down half way. The following is the Auto Focus range. Green focus frame Green operation lamp The image is focused. Red focus frame Flashing green operation lamp The image is not in focus. Range: Approximately 60cm to ∞ (23.6˝ to ∞) 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the Auto Focus area Using the Macro Mode you want, and then press [SET]. For this type of Auto Focus area: Select this: Very limited range in the center of the screen • This setting works well with focus lock (page 70). Spot Range: Approximately 10cm to 70cm (3.9˝ to 27.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Infinity Mode Using Manual Focus Use this mode when recording scenery and other faraway images. With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of an image manually. The following shows focus ranges in the Macro mode for two optical zoom factors. 1. Keep pressing [ ] ( indicator shows “ ) until the focus mode Optical Zoom Factor ”. 2. Record the image. Approximate Focus Range 1X 10cm (3.9˝) to infinity (∞) 3X 60cm (23.6˝) to infinity (∞) 1.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. While watching the Using Focus Lock image on the monitor screen, use [ ] and [ ] to focus. Focus lock is a technique you can use to focus on a subject that is not located within the focus frame when you record an image. You can use focus lock in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro mode ( ). 1. Using the monitor Manual focus position To do this: Do this: Focus out on the subject Press [ ]. Focus in on the subject Press [ ].
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Keeping the shutter release button half way down, recompose the image as you like. • This locks the focus on the subject that is currently within the focus frame. Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) 99 1600 1200 NORMAL Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure setting (EV value) manually to adjust for the lighting of your subject.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to • To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes 0.0. change the exposure compensation value, and then press [SET]. 4. Record the image. • Pressing [SET] registers the displayed value. IMPORTANT! • When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation. EV value Up : Increases the EV value.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you Adjusting White Balance want, and then press [SET]. The wavelengths of the light produced by various light sources (sunlight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types, so the colors of an image appear more natural.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Point the camera at a white piece of paper or Adjusting White Balance Manually similar object under the lighting conditions for which you want to set the white balance, and then press the shutter release button. Under some light sources, automatic white balance under the “Auto” setting can take a long time to complete. Also, the auto white balance range (color temperature range) is limited.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Using the BESTSHOT Mode Selecting one of the 21 BESTSHOT scenes automatically sets up the camera for recording a similar type of image. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and ■ Example Sample Scene 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to • Portrait then press [ ]. select “ BESTSHOT”, and then press [SET]. • Scenery • This enters the BESTSHOT mode and displays a sample scene. 4.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! NOTE • Sample scene number 4 is Coupling Shot scene (page 79). Sample scene number 5 is a Pre-shot scene (page 81). • BESTSHOT scenes were not recorded using this camera. They are provided as samples only. • Images recorded using a BESTSHOT scene may not produce the results you expected due to shooting conditions and other factors. • After selecting a BESTSHOT scene, you can change to a different one by using [ ] and [ ] to scroll through available scenes.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 6. Use [ ] and [ ] to Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup display the image whose setup you want to register as a BESTSHOT scene. You can use the procedure below to save the setup of an image you recorded for later recall when you need it again. Recalling a setup you save automatically sets up the camera accordingly. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 7. Use [ ] and [ ] to 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and select “Save”, and then press [SET]. then press [ ]. 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ To delete a BESTSHOT user setup IMPORTANT! • Setups that you register as BESTSHOT sample scenes are located after the built-in sample scenes. • When a BESTSHOT user setup is recalled, the monitor screen in step 4 of the procedure on page 77 displays the text “Register User Scene”. • Note that formatting the built-in memory (page 135) deletes all BESTSHOT user setups. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [ ]. 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot) • Combined Images The Coupling Shot mode lets you record images of two people and combine them into a single image. This makes it possible for you to include yourself in group images, even when there is no one else around to record the image for you. Coupling Shot is available in the BESTSHOT mode (page 75).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 5. Align the focus frame 7. Next, align the focus on the monitor screen with the subject you want on the left side of the image. frame with the subject you want in the right side of the image, taking care to align the actual background with the semi-transparent image of the background of the first image, which is shown on the monitor screen. Focus frame • While “Coupling Shot” is selected, the “AF Area” (page 67) setting automatically becomes “Spot”. 6.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Freeze the background on the monitor screen. Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot) Pre-shot helps you get the background you want, even if you need to ask someone else to record the image for you. Basically, Pre-shot is a two-step process. 1. You compose the background you want and press the shutter release button, which causes a semi-transparent image of the background to remain on the monitor screen. 2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 6. Next, align the focus frame with the subject, composing the subject with the semi-transparent background shown on the monitor screen. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ BESTSHOT”, and then press [SET]. 4.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to Using the Movie Mode You can record movies up to 60 seconds long. Movie”, select “ and then press [SET]. • File Format: AVI AVI format conforms to the Motion JPEG format promoted by the Open DML Group. • “Remaining capacity” shows how many 60second movies can still be recorded to memory.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • When movie recording is complete, the movie file is stored in file memory. Using the Histogram You can use the [DISP] button to display a histogram on the monitor screen. The histogram lets you check exposure conditions as you record images (page 31). You can also display the histogram of a recorded image in the PLAY mode. • To cancel storage of the movie file, use [ ] to select “Delete” while file storage is being performed, and then press [SET].
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • When the histogram is too far to the left, it means that there are too many dark pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is dark. A histogram that is too far to the left may result in “black out” of the dark areas of an image. IMPORTANT! • Note that the above histograms are shown for illustrative purposes only. You may not be able to achieve exactly the same shapes for particular subjects.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you REC Mode Camera Settings want, and then press [SET]. The following are the settings you can make before recording an image using a REC mode.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Center weighted (Center-weighted): Center-weighted metering measures light concentrating on the center of the focus area. Use this metering method when you want to exert some control over exposure, without leaving settings totally up to the camera. Selecting the Metering Mode Use the following procedure to specify multi-pattern metering, spot metering, or center-weighted metering as the metering mode. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Filter Function Specifying Color Saturation The camera’s filter function lets you alter the tint of an image when you record it. Use the following procedure to control the intensity of the image you are recording. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Filter”, and then 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Saturation”, and press [ ]. then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Contrast Specifying Outline Sharpness Use this procedure to adjust the relative difference between the light areas and dark areas of the image you are recording. Use the following procedure to control the sharpness of image outlines. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Sharpness”, and 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Contrast”, and then press [ ]. then press [ ]. 3.
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 compose images and ensure that the camera is straight when recording. Image review displays an image on the monitor screen as soon as you record it. Use the following procedure to turn image review on and off. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Review”, and then press [ ]. 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Assigning Functions to the [ ] and [ ] Keys A “key customization” feature lets you configure the [ ] and [ ] keys so they change camera settings whenever they are pressed in the REC mode. After you configure the [ ] and [ ] keys, you can change the setting assigned to them without going through the menu screen. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “L/R Key”, and then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET].
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Power On Default Settings Function On REC Mode The camera’s “mode memory” feature lets you specify the power on default settings individually for the REC mode, flash mode, focus mode, white balance mode, ISO sensitivity, AF Area, metering mode, flash intensity, digital zoom mode, manual focus position, and zoom position.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Resetting the Camera 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the “Memory” tab. Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera’s settings to their initial defaults as shown under “Menu Reference” on page 170. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the item you want to change, and then press [ ]. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you [MENU]. want, and then press [SET]. 2.
PLAYBACK PLAYBACK You can use the camera’s built-in monitor screen to view images after you record them. NOTES • Holding down [ ] or [ ] scrolls images at high speed. • In order to allow for faster playback image scrolling, the image that initially appears on the monitor screen is a preview image, which is of somewhat lower quality than the actual display image. The actual display image appears a short while after the preview image. This does not apply to images copied from another digital camera.
PLAYBACK 3. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to shift the image Zooming the Display Image up, down, left, or right. Perform the following procedure to zoom the image currently on the monitor screen up to four times its normal size. 4. Press [MENU] to return the image to its original size. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to display IMPORTANT! the image you want. • You cannot enlarge a movie image.
PLAYBACK 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you Resizing an Image want, and then press [SET]. You can use the following procedure to change an image to one of the three sizes. 1600 x 1200-pixel UXGA size 1280 x 960-pixel SXGA size 640 x 480-pixel VGA size • VGA is the optimum image size for attachment to e-mail messages or incorporation into Web pages. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Resize”, and then press [ ]. 3.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Cropping an Image • Resizing an image creates a new file that contains the image in the size you select. The file with the original image also remains in memory. • Images smaller than 640 x 480 pixels cannot be resized. • An image recorded using the 2560 x 1712 (3:2) pixel size (QV-R51) and the 2240 x 1488 (3:2) pixel size (QV-R41) cannot be resized. • Note that you can resize snapshots recorded with this camera only. • If the message “This function is not supported for this file.
PLAYBACK 5. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the IMPORTANT! cropping boundary up, down, left, or right until the area of the image you want to extract is within the boundary. • Cropping an image creates a new file that contains the cropped image. The file with the original image also remains in memory. • The size of the area you can select with the cropping boundary is limited for smaller image sizes. • For a 640 x 480 size image, you cannot change the size of the cropping boundary at all.
PLAYBACK • You can perform the following operations while a movie is playing. Playing a Movie Use the following procedure to play back a movie that was recorded in the movie mode. 1. In the PLAY mode, Movie icon press [ ] and [ ] to scroll through images until the movie you want to play is displayed. To do this: Do this: Fast forward or fast reverse the movie Hold down [ ] or [ ]. Pause and unpause movie playback Press [SET]. Skip forward or back one frame while paused Press [ ] or [ ].
PLAYBACK Example: When there are 20 images in memory, and Image 1 is displayed first Displaying the 9-image View The following procedure displays nine images on the monitor screen at the same time. 1. In the PLAY mode, slide the zoom controller towards ( 17 18 19 6 7 8 15 16 17 20 1 2 9 10 11 18 19 20 3 4 5 12 13 14 1 2 3 ) briefly, and then release it. 3.
PLAYBACK Selecting a Specific Image in the 9image View Displaying the Calendar Screen Use the following procedure to display a 1-month calendar. While the calendar is on the display, you can select a date, which displays the first image recorded on that date. This helps to make it easy to find the images you want. 1. Display the 9-image view. 2. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and Selection boundary [ ] to move the selection boundary up, down, left, or right until it is located at the image you want to view. 1.
PLAYBACK • Pressing [ ] while the date selection cursor is located anywhere in the top line of the calendar causes the previous month to appear. Playing a Slide Show Slide Show automatically plays back images in sequence at a fixed interval. • Pressing [ ] while the date selection cursor is located anywhere in the bottom line of the calendar causes the next month to appear. • To exit the calendar screen, press [MENU].
PLAYBACK 3. Configure the slideshow settings. IMPORTANT! • Note that all buttons are disabled while an image change is in progress. Wait until an image is stopped on the monitor screen before performing a button operation, or hold down the button until the image stops. • When the slideshow comes to a movie file, it plays the movie once and advances to the next file. • Images copied from another digital camera or a computer may take longer time to appear than the slideshow interval time you specify.
PLAYBACK To specify the slideshow images ■ Selecting a Particular Image for a Slideshow 1. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Images”, and then When you select “One image” as the slideshow type, the slide show displays only one image, without changing it. press [ ]. 1. Select “One image”, and then press [ ]. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. 2.
PLAYBACK To specify the slideshow time To set the slideshow interval 1. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Time”. 1. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Interval”. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the time setting 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the interval setting you want, and then press [SET]. you want, and then press [SET]. • You can specify a time in the range of 1 to 60 minutes. • You can specify “MAX”, or a value in the range of 1 to 30 seconds as the interval.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Rotating the Display Image • You cannot rotate an image that is protected. To rotate such an image, first unprotect it. • You may not be able to rotate a digital image that was recorded with another type of digital camera. • You cannot rotate movie images. Use the following procedure to rotate the image 90 degrees and register the rotation information along with the image. After you do this, the image is always displayed in its rotated orientation. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Using Image Roulette • Image Roulette does not play movie files. • Image Roulette is disabled when there is only one snapshot image available. • Note that Image Roulette works only with images recorded with this camera. Image Roulette may not operate properly when other types of images are in memory. • If you do not start another Image Roulette operation for about one minute after the final image appears, the camera enters its normal PLAY mode.
DELETING FILES DELETING FILES You can delete a single file, or you can delete all files currently in memory. Deleting a Single File Perform the following steps when you want to delete a single file. IMPORTANT! • Note that file deletion cannot be undone. Once you delete a file, it is gone. Make sure you really do not need a file anymore before you delete it. Especially when deleting all files, make sure you check all the files you have stored before proceeding. • A protected file cannot be deleted.
DELETING FILES IMPORTANT! Deleting All Files • If a file cannot be deleted for some reason, the message “This function is not supported for this file.” appears when you try to delete it. The following procedure deletes all unprotected files currently in memory. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [ ] ( ). 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All File Delete”, and then press [SET]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Yes”. • To exit the file delete operation without deleting anything, select “No”. 4.
FILE MANAGEMENT FILE MANAGEMENT The file management capabilities of the camera make it easy to keep track of images. You can protect files against deletion, and even use its DPOF feature to specify images for printing. Each folder can hold files numbered up to 9,999. Trying to store the 10,000th file in a folder causes the next serially numbered folder to be created. Folder names are generated as shown below. Example: Name of the 26th file Folders CIMG0026.
FILE MANAGEMENT 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to Protecting Files select “On”, and then press [SET]. Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted (page 108). You can protect files individually or you can protect all files in memory with a single operation. • A file that is protected is indicated by the mark. To protect a single file • To unprotect a file, select “Off” in step 4, and then press [SET]. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 5. Press [MENU] to exit the menu screen. 2.
FILE MANAGEMENT To protect all files in memory DPOF The letters “DPOF” stand for “Digital Print Order Format”, which is a format for recording on a memory card or other medium which digital camera images should be printed and how many copies of the image should be printed. Then you can print on a DPOF-compatible printer or at a professional print service in accordance with the file name and number of copies settings recorded on the card.
FILE MANAGEMENT 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the number of To configure print settings for a single image copies. • You can specify up to 99 for the number of copies. Specify 00 if you do not want to have the image printed. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, 6. To turn on date stamping for the prints, press select “DPOF”, and then press [ ]. [DISP] so 12 1 is displayed. • To turn off date stamping for the prints, press [DISP] so is not displayed.
FILE MANAGEMENT 5. To turn on date stamping for the prints, press To configure print settings for all images [DISP] so 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 12 1 is displayed. • To turn off date stamping for the prints, press [DISP] so is not displayed. 12 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF”, and 1 6. After all the settings are the way you want, then press [ ]. press [SET] to apply them. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All images”, and then press [ ]. 4.
FILE MANAGEMENT PRINT Image Matching II Exif Print Images include PRINT Image Matching II data (mode setting and other camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching II reads this data and adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images come out just the way you intended when you recorded them. Exif Print is an internationally supported, open standard file format that makes it possible to capture and display vibrant digital images with accurate colors. With Exif 2.
FILE MANAGEMENT 1. Use the DPOF procedure on page 113 to Using USB DIRECT-PRINT specify the images in file memory that you want to print. Your camera supports USB DIRECT-PRINT, which was developed by Seiko Epson Corporation. When connected directly to a printer that supports USB DIRECT-PRINT, you can select images to be printed and start the print operation directly from the camera. DPOF settings (page 112) are used to determine which images and how many copies should be printed. 2.
FILE MANAGEMENT 3. Use the USB cable that comes with the 7. On the camera’s monitor screen, select camera to connect it to a printer. “Print”, and then press [SET]. 4. Turn on the printer. • This automatically starts printing of the images you specified with the DPOF procedure. 5. Load paper for printing the images into the • If you want to print the same batch of images again, press the power button on the camera. printer.
FILE MANAGEMENT IMPORTANT! Using the FAVORITE Folder • See the documentation that comes with your printer for information about print quality and paper settings. • Contact your printer manufacturer for information about models that support USB DIRECT-PRINT, upgrades, etc. • Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera operation while printing is in progress. Doing so causes a printer error. • To interrupt an ongoing print operation, perform the required operation on the printer.
FILE MANAGEMENT 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to NOTES select “Save”, and then press [SET]. • Copying an image file with the above procedure creates a 320 x 240-pixel QVGA-size image in the FAVORITE folder. • A file copied into the FAVORITE folder is automatically assigned a file name that is a serial number. Though the serial number starts from 0001 and can go as high as 9999, the actual upper end of the range depends on built-in memory capacity.
FILE MANAGEMENT NOTE To display a file in the FAVORITE folder • Holding down [ ] or [ ] scrolls images at high speed. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and IMPORTANT! then press [ ]. • Note that a FAVORITE folder is created in the camera’s built-in memory only. No FAVORITE folder is created on a memory card when you use one.
FILE MANAGEMENT IMPORTANT! To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder • You cannot use the delete operations on page 108 to delete images from the FAVORITE folder. Performing the memory format operation (page 135), however, does delete FAVORITE folder files. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Show”, and then press [SET]. 4. Press [ ] ( ). 5.
FILE MANAGEMENT To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Show”, and then press [SET]. 4. Press [ ] ( ). 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All File Delete”, and then press [SET]. IMPORTANT! • You cannot use the delete operations on page 108 to delete images from the FAVORITE folder.
OTHER SETTINGS OTHER SETTINGS Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method Use the following procedure to specify the method for generating the serial number used for file names (page 110). 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “File No.”, and then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to change the setting, and then press [SET].
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 when you press a key on and off. You can specify an image you recorded as the startup screen image, which causes it to appear on the monitor screen for about two seconds whenever you press the ] (REC) to turn on the camera. The power button or [ startup screen image does not appear if you press [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera. 1.
OTHER SETTINGS IMPORTANT! Configuring Power Down Image Settings • The snapshot image or movie that you select as the startup image is stored in a special memory location called “startup image memory”. Only one image can be stored in startup image memory at one time. Selecting a new startup image overwrites anything that is already stored in startup image memory.
OTHER SETTINGS 3. 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. • Note that the Power Down Image feature works only with images recorded with this camera. The Power Down Image feature may not operate properly when another type of image is specified as the power down image. • Formatting the camera’s Flash memory deletes the power down image.
OTHER SETTINGS ■ To disable the Power Down Image feature Using the Alarm You can configure up to three alarms that cause the camera to beep and display a specified image at the time you specify. 1. Use the USB cable to connect the camera to your computer (page 142). 2. Change the name of the current power down To set an alarm image from ENDING.JPG or ENDING.AVI to something else, or delete the current power down image from Flash memory. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2.
OTHER SETTINGS 5. Press [DISP]. Stopping the Alarm • You could press [SET] in place of [DISP] if you want to configure the alarm without an image. When an alarm time is reached while the camera is turned off, the alarm will sound for about one minute (or until you stop it), and then the camera will turn on. To stop the alarm after it starts to sound, press any button. 6. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the scene you want to appear at the alarm time, and then press [SET].
OTHER SETTINGS 4. 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. 5. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the geographical area that contains location you want to select as your Home Time zone, and then press [SET]. IMPORTANT! • Make sure you select your Home Time zone (the zone where you are currently located) before changing the time and date settings.
OTHER SETTINGS To set the current time and date Changing the Date Format 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press You can select from among three different formats for display of the date. [MENU]. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Adjust”, and [MENU]. then press [ ]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Date Style”, 3. Set the current date and the time. and then press [ ].
OTHER SETTINGS To configure World Time settings Using World Time You can use the World Time screen to view a time zone that is different from the home time zone when you go on a trip, etc. World Time can display the time in one of 162 cities in 32 time zones. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”, and then press [ ]. To display the World Time screen • This displays the current World Time zone. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press 3.
OTHER SETTINGS 6. Use [ ] and [ ] to To configure summer time (DST) settings select the city you want, and then press [SET]. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press • This displays the current time in the city you select. [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”, and then press [ ]. 7. When the setting is the way you want, press • This displays the current World Time Settings. [SET] to apply it and exit the setting screen. 3.
OTHER SETTINGS 6. 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 languages as the display language. • This displays the current time in accordance with your setting. 7. Press [SET] again to exit the setting screen. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Language”, and then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to change the setting, and then press [SET].
OTHER SETTINGS IMPORTANT! Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) Buttons Power On/Off Functions • When “Power On/Off” is selected, pressing [ ] (REC) in the REC mode or [ ] (PLAY) in the PLAY mode turns off the camera. • Pressing [ ] (REC) in the PLAY mode switches to the REC mode, and pressing [ ] (PLAY) in the REC mode switches to the PLAY mode. You can use the following procedures to configure the [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) buttons so power turns and/or off whenever they are pressed. 1.
OTHER SETTINGS 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Format”, and then Formatting Built-in Memory press [SET]. Formatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it. • To exit the format operation without formatting, select “Cancel”. IMPORTANT! • Note that data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered. Check to make sure you do not need any of the data in memory before you format it.
USING A MEMORY CARD USING A MEMORY CARD You can expand the storage capabilities of your camera by using a commercially available memory card (SD memory card or MultiMediaCard). You can also copy files from built-in flash memory to a memory card and from a memory card to flash memory. IMPORTANT! • Use only an SD memory card or a MultiMediaCard with this camera. Proper operation is not guaranteed when any other type of card is used.
USING A MEMORY CARD 2. Positioning the memory Using a Memory Card card so its back is facing in the same direction as the camera’s monitor screen, carefully slide it into the card slot. IMPORTANT! • Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory card. • Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it. Never try to force a memory card into the slot when you feel resistance. To insert a memory card into the camera 1.
USING A MEMORY CARD To remove a memory card from the camera Formatting a Memory Card Formatting a memory card deletes any data already stored on it. 1. Press the memory card into IMPORTANT! the camera and then release it. This will cause the card to come part way out of the camera. • Be sure to use the camera to format a memory card. Formatting a memory card on a computer and then using it in the camera can slow down data processing by the camera.
USING A MEMORY CARD 1. Load the memory card into the camera. Memory Card Precautions 2. Turn on the camera. Next, enter the REC • If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore normal operation by reformatting it. However, we recommend that you always take along more than one memory card whenever using the camera far away from the home or office.
USING A MEMORY CARD 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Built-in Copying Files Card”, and then press [SET]. Use the procedures below to copy files between built-in memory and a memory card. • This starts the copy operation and displays the message “Busy....Please wait...”. • After the copy operation is complete, the monitor screen shows the last file in the folder. IMPORTANT! • Only snapshot and movie files recorded with this camera can be copied. Other files cannot be copied.
USING A MEMORY CARD NOTE To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory • Files are copied to the folder in built-in memory whose name has the largest number. With this procedure you can copy one file at a time. 1. Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure under “To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card”. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Card Built-in”, and then press [SET]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the file you want to copy. 4.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER After using the USB cable to establish a USB connection between the camera and your computer, you can use your computer to view images in file memory and copy images to your computer’s hard disk or other storage media. In order to do this, you first need to install the USB driver located on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera onto your computer.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 1. What you should do first depends on whether IMPORTANT! your computer is running under Windows 98/ Me/2000 or Windows XP. • Low battery power can cause the camera to power down suddenly during data communication. Use the optional AC adaptor is recommended to power the camera during data communication with a computer. • Do not try to establish a connection between the camera and computer before installing the USB driver onto the computer.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 4. Click [USB driver] and then [Install]. 6. Connect the optional AC adaptor to the [DC IN 3V] connector of the camera, and then plug it in to a household power outlet. • This starts installation. • The following steps show installation under the English version of Windows. • If you are using batteries to power the camera, check to make sure that the battery power level is high enough to support the operation you are about to perform. 5.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 7. Turn on the camera. • This will cause the “New Hardware...” dialog box to appear on the computer screen as the computer automatically detects the camera’s file memory. After you install the USB driver, “New Hardware...” dialog box will no longer appear when you perform the above steps to establish a USB connection. • It makes no difference whether the camera is in the REC mode or PLAY mode. 8.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 9. 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 cause problems with the image management data used by the camera, which may make it impossible to display images on the camera or it may cause a large error in the number of images value displayed by the camera. Always copy images to your computer memory before performing any edit, delete, move, or rename operation.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER USB Connection Precautions Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer • Be sure to read the documentation that comes with your computer for other important information about USB connections. • Do not leave the same image displayed on your computer screen for a long time. Doing so can cause the image to “burn in” on the screen. • Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera operation while data communication is in progress. Doing so can cause data to become corrupted.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 1. Connect the optional AC adaptor to the [DC IN IMPORTANT! 3V] connector of the camera, and then plug it in to a household power outlet. • Low battery power can cause the camera to power down suddenly during data communication. Use the optional AC adaptor is recommended to power the camera during data communication with a computer.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 2. Turn on the camera. • Take care when connecting the USB cable to the camera or your computer. USB ports and cable plugs are shaped for proper positioning. • It makes no difference whether the camera is in the REC mode or PLAY mode. • Plug the USB cable plugs into the ports securely, as far as they will go. Proper operation is not possible if connections are not correct. 3.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 7. To copy all the files in file memory to your USB Connection Precautions Macintosh hard disk, drag the “DCIM” folder to the folder to which you want to copy it. • Be sure to read the documentation that comes with your computer for other important information about USB connections. • Do not leave the same image displayed on your computer screen for a long time. Doing so can cause the image to “burn in” on the screen.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer The following are the operations you can perform while there is a USB connection between your camera and computer. See the referenced pages for more information about each operation. The procedures in this section describe how to transfer images from the camera to your computer using a memory card.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card Reader/Writer See the user documentation that comes with the SD memory card reader/writer for details about how to use it. Memory Data Images recorded with this camera and other data are stored in memory using DCF (Design rule for Camera File System) protocol. DCF protocol is designed to make it easier to exchange image and other data between digital cameras and other devices.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER *1 These folders are created in built-in memory only. *2 These file names are part of the QV-R41 file structure only. With the QV-R51, files are named UQR51001.JPE, UQR51002.JPE, etc. Memory Directory Structure ■ Directory Structure <¥DCIM¥> (DCIM Folder) 100CASIO CIMG0001.JPG CIMG0002.AVI (Storage folder) (Image file) (Movie file) ... 101CASIO 102CASIO (Storage folder) (Storage folder) ... ALBUM INDEX.HTM (Album folder) (Album HTML file) ... <¥FAVORITE¥>*1 CIMG0001.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER ■ Folder and File Contents Image Files Supported by the Camera • DCIM folder Folder that stores all of the digital camera files • Image files recorded with the CASIO QV-R41/QV-R51 Digital Camera • DCF protocol image files • Storage folder Folder for storing files created by the digital camera Certain DCF functions may not be supported. When displaying an image recorded on another camera model, it may take a long time for the image to appear on the display.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions • Note that the folder named “DCIM” is the parent (top) folder of all the files in memory. When transferring memory contents to a hard disk, CD-R, MO disk, or other external storage, treat all the contents inside a DCIM folder as a set and always keep them together. You can change the name of the DCIM folder on your computer. Changing the name to a date is a good way to keep track of multiple DCIM folders.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER The album feature of the camera creates files that make it possible for you to view images on your computer in a photo album layout. You can also use the applications contained on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera to automate image transfer and to retouch images. • You can use the Web browser shown below to view or print the contents of an album.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER • The PLAY mode screen reappears after creation of the album is complete. Selecting an Album Layout You can select from among 10 different display layouts for an album. • Creating an album causes a file folder named “ALBUM”, which contains a file named “INDEX.HTM” plus other files to be created in camera memory or on the memory card. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Create Album”, IMPORTANT! and then press [ ].
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Configuring Detailed Album Settings ■ Background Color 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. You can specify white, black, or gray as the color of the album background using the procedure under “Configuring Detailed Album Settings”. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Create Album”, and then press [ ]. ■ Album Type 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Set Up”, and then There are two album types: “Normal” and “Index/Info”. press [ ].
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ Image Use ■ Auto Album Creation On/Off This setting lets you select from among three different image uses, as described below. Select the image use that best suits the way you plan to use the image. This setting controls whether an album is created automatically whenever you turn off the camera.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER NOTE Viewing Album Files • Depending on the number of images in memory, it can take quite a bit of time to complete auto album creation when you turn off the camera. If you do not plan to use the album feature, we suggest that you keep auto album creation turned off, which shortens the amount of time the camera takes to power down completely. You can view and print album files using your computer’s Web browser application. 1.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 4. If you created the album after selecting “Normal” type or “Index/Info” as the album type under “Configuring Detailed Album Settings” on page 158, you can click one of the following display options. Album : Displays an album created by the camera. Index : Displays a list of images stored in a folder. Info : Displays information about each image.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER • The following describes the information that appears on the Info Screen. This Info Screen item: File Size Resolution Quality Drive mode AE Light metering Shutter speed Aperture stop Exposure comp Focusing mode Flash mode AF area Sharpness Saturation Contrast White balance Sensitivity Filter Enhancement Flash intensity Digital zoom World Date Model NOTES • When printing an album page, you should set up your Web browser as described below.
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 memory or the memory card to your computer’s hard disk, a CD-R, an MO disk, or some other storage medium. Note that copying only the “ALBUM” folder, does not copy image data and other necessary files. • After copying the “DCIM” folder, do not change or delete any of the files inside of it.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER DirectX (for Windows) This software provides an extended tool set including a codec that allows Windows 98 and 2000 to handle movie files recorded using a digital camera. You do not need to install DirectX if you are running Windows XP or Me. Computer System Requirements Computer system requirements depend on each of the applications, as described below. Windows Acrobat Reader (for Windows) This is an application that lets you read PDF files.
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 CDROM drive. This will automatically launch the menu application, which displays a menu screen on your computer. Use the procedures in this section to install the software from the bundled CD-ROM to your computer. NOTE • The menu application may not start up automatically on some computers. If this happens, navigate to the CDROM and double-click “menu.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File Installing an Application 1. Click the “Install” button for the application You should always read the “Read me” file for any application before installing it. The “Read me” file contains information you need to know when installing the application. you want to install. 2. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen. 1. Click the “Read me” button for the application IMPORTANT! you are going to install.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) User Registration 1. In the “Manual” area, click the name of the manual you want to read. You can perform user registration over the Internet. To do so, of course, you need to be able to connect to the Internet with your computer. IMPORTANT! 1. Click the “Register” button. • You need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to read user documentation files.
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 library management data and HTML files created using the old version of Photo Loader, be sure to read the “Important” file in the “Photo Loader” folder. Follow the instructions in the file to use your existing library management files.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ To read the Photo Loader user’s guide Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) To perform the following procedures, you must have Acrobat Reader installed on your Macintosh. You can download the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader by visiting the Adobe Systems website. 1. On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder. 2. Open the “Photo Loader” folder and then open the “English” folder. ■ To view the camera user’s guide 3. Open “PhotoLoader_english”. 1.
APPENDIX APPENDIX Menu Reference The following shows lists of menus that appear in the REC mode and PLAY mode, and their settings. • The settings that are underlined in the following table are initial defaults. ■ REC mode ● REC tab menu REC Mode Self-timer Snapshot / BESTSHOT / 10 sec / 2 sec / X3 / Off Movie Size QV-R41: 2304 x 1712 / 2240 x 1680 / 2240 x 1488 (3:2) / 1600 x 1200 / 1280 x 960 / 640 x 480 QV-R51: 2560 x 1920 / 2560 x 1712 (3:2) / Fine / Normal / Economy –2.0 / –1.7 / –1.3 / –1.
APPENDIX ■ PLAY mode ● Set Up tab menu Beep Startup On / Off On (Selectable image) / Off File No. World Time Continue / Reset Home / World ● PLAY tab menu Home time setup (city, DST, etc.) World Time setup (city, DST, etc.
APPENDIX ● Set Up tab menu Beep Startup On / Off On (Selectable image) / Off File No. World Time Continue / Reset Home / World Indicator Lamp Reference The camera has three indicator lamps: a green operation lamp, a red operation lamp, and a self-timer lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the camera. Home time setup (city, DST, etc.) World Time setup (city, DST, etc.
APPENDIX REC mode Operation Lamp Self-timer Operation Lamp Lamp Green Red Green Meaning Red Operational (Power on, recording Lit enabled) Flash is charging. Pattern 3 Lit Flash charging is complete. Auto Focus operation was successful. Lit Pattern 3 Lit Cannot Auto Focus. Monitor screen is off. Pattern 2 Pattern 1 Storing image Storing movie Pattern 1 Self-timer countdown (10 to 3 seconds) Pattern 2 Self-timer countdown (3 to 0 seconds) Pattern 1 Cannot charge flash.
APPENDIX PLAY mode Operation Lamp Green Red Self-timer Lamp The charger unit has a [CHARGE] lamp that lights or flashes in accordance with the charger unit operation that is being performed.
APPENDIX Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Image Recording Power Supply Power does not turn on. Possible Cause 1) The batteries are not oriented correctly. 2) The batteries are dead. 3) You are using the wrong type of AC adaptor. Action 1) Orient the batteries correctly (page 37). 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.
Image Recording APPENDIX Symptom Possible Cause Auto Focus does not focus properly 1) The lens is dirty. 2) The subject is not located in the center of the focus frame when you compose the image. 3) The subject you are shooting is a type that is not compatible with Auto Focus operation (page 66). 4) You are moving the camera. 1) Clean the lens. 2) Make sure the subject is centered in the focus frame when composing the image. 3) Use manual focus (page 69).
APPENDIX Possible Cause Action Sunlight or light from another source is shining directly into the lens during recording. Position the camera so sunlight does not shine directly into the lens. Images are not displayed. A memory card with non-DCF images recorded with another camera is loaded in the camera. This camera cannot display non-DCF images recorded onto a memory card using another digital camera. All buttons and switches are disabled.
APPENDIX Display Messages Alarm setting complete. This message appears after you change the alarm setting. Battery is low. The batteries are dead. Cannot register any more files • You are attempting to register a BESTSHOT setup when the “SCENE” folder already contains 999 setups. • You are attempting to register a FAVORITE file when the “FAVORITE” folder already contains 9999 files. Card ERROR Some problem occurred with the memory card.
APPENDIX There are no files. There are no files in built-in memory or on the memory card. There is no file to register. You are trying to save an invalid file as a BESTSHOT user setup, or as an original startup image. Specifications Product ............................... Digital Camera Model .................................. QV-R41/QV-R51 There are no printing There are no DPOF settings specifying images and images. the number of copies of each for printing. Set up DPOF.
APPENDIX Approximate Memory Capacity and File sizes • Snapshots (QV-R41) File Size (pixels) 2304 x 1712 • Snapshots (QV-R51) File Size (pixels) 2560 x 1920 2560 x 1712 (3:2) 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 (UXGA) 1280 x 960 (SXGA) 640 x 480 (VGA) Quality Fine Normal Economy Fine Normal Economy Fine Normal Economy Fine Normal Economy Fine Normal Economy Fine Normal Economy Approximate Built-in flash Image File Size memory 9.
APPENDIX Delete .................................. Single-file, all files (with protection) Exposure Control Light Metering ................. Multi-pattern center-weighted, spot by CCD Exposure ......................... Program AE Exposure Compensation ..... –2EV to +2EV (1/3EV units) Effective Pixels .................. QV-R41: 4.00 million QV-R51: 5.00 million Imaging Element ................ QV-R41: 1/1.8-inch square pixel color CCD (Total pixels: 4.13 million) QV-R51: 1/1.
APPENDIX Recording Functions ........ Snapshot; BESTSHOT; Movie ■ Power Requirements Monitor Screen .................. 2.0-inch TFT color LCD 84,960 pixels (354 x 240) Power Requirements ........ Two AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (HR-3U and HR-3U ) Two AA-size lithium batteries Two AA-size alkaline batteries AC adaptor (AD-C30) Viewfinder .......................... Monitor screen and optical viewfinder Timekeeping Functions ...
APPENDIX *1 Continuous Recording Conditions • Temperature: 23°C (73°F) • Monitor screen: On • Flash: Off • Image recorded about every 10 seconds ■ Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride Battery (HR-3U) (bundled) *2 Normal Recording Conditions • Temperature: 23°C (73°F) • Monitor screen: On • Zoom operation between full wide to full telephoto every 30 seconds, during which two images are recorded, one image with flash; power turned off and back on every time 10 images are recorded. Rated Capacitance ..........
APPENDIX Power Supply • Use only the special HR-3U rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported. • This camera does not have separate batteries for the clock. The date and time settings of the camera are cleared whenever power is totally cut off (from both the batteries and AC adaptor). Be sure to reconfigure these settings after power is interrupted (page 47).
