E Digital Camera QV-R3/QV-R4 User’s Guide 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 QV-R4 differ from each other. K862PCM1DMX Thank you for purchasing this CASIO Product. Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’s Guide, and keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference.
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.
INTRODUCTION 16 Contents GETTING READY General Guide ............................................................ 16 2 Front Bottom Back INTRODUCTION Unpacking .................................................................... 2 Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 18 Contents ....................................................................... 3 Recording Mode Play Mode Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Features ......................................
INTRODUCTION About Auto Focus About the Recording Mode Monitor Screen 41 41 Recording Consecutive Images (Continuous Shutter Mode) ........................................ 59 Previewing the Last Image Recorded ....................... 42 Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot) .......................................................... 60 Deleting an Image in a Recording Mode 42 Using the Optical Viewfinder ......................................
INTRODUCTION 82 PRINT Image Matching II ................................................ 95 PLAYBACK Exif Print ..................................................................... 95 Basic Playback Operation .......................................... 82 Zooming the Displayed Image ................................... 83 96 OTHER SETTINGS Resizing an Image ..................................................... 84 Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method ................................
INTRODUCTION 104 Transferring Files to a Computer .............................. 118 USING A MEMORY CARD Transferring Files Over a USB Connection Transferring Files Using a Memory Card Memory Data Memory Directory Structure Supported Image Files Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions Using a Memory Card ..............................................
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 • 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 every time. Features • High-resolution primary color CCD Everything from rich skin tones in portraits to fine details in scenery shots come out with amazingly realistic clarity. • Effective Pixels QV-R3: 3.20 million pixels (3.34 million total pixels) QV-R4: 4.00 million pixels (4.
INTRODUCTION • Easy Image Transfer Transfer images to a computer simply by connecting the camera with a USB cable. Precautions General Precautions • Bundled 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 retouching quick and easy.
INTRODUCTION • If the 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 center. • 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.
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 camera 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. — Removing the battery while image recording or data communication is in progress. — Removing a memory card while image recording is in progress.
INTRODUCTION Condensation LED Backlight • 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 GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF THIS UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas). Declaration of Conformity 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, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
QUICK START GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE Getting Ready To record an image (See page 38 for details.) 1 ON/OF 4 F DP MF OF PR EVIE W CH AR GE SET 3 MEN DISP U 2 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 1. Attach the battery to the charger unit, and then 2. Align the mode dial with charge it (page 23). (Snapshot Mode). 3. Point the camera at the subject, use the moni- • It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge.
QUICK START GUIDE To view a recorded image To delete an image (See page 82 for details.) (See page 89 for details.) 3 1 1 ON/OF F ON/OF F DP OF DP OF 2 MF MF PR EVIE W PR EVIE W SET SET MEN U DISP MEN U DISP 2 3 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Align the mode dial with (Play Mode). 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the images. 4, 5 6 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the power button to turn on the camera. Align the mode dial with Press (Play Mode). .
GETTING READY GETTING READY This section contains about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera. General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. Front Open Terminal Panel Cover 2 3 4 1 5 ON/OF F 8 9 0 1 Zoom controller 2 Shutter release button 3 Power button 4 Self-timer lamp 5 Flash 6 AF assist lamp 7 Lens 8 Terminal panel cover 9 USB port 0 DC IN 4.
GETTING READY Back F E D G H I J ON/OF F DP OF P MF PR EVIE W C SET MEN U DISP O N K L M Q C Monitor Screen D Viewfinder E Diopter slider F Operation lamp G / DPOF (Self-timer/Continuous Shutter/DPOF) button H (Flash/Delete) button I MF (Macro/Infinity/Manual Focus/Protect) button J PREVIEW (Preview/Album) button K Mode dial : Play Mode : Snapshot Mode : Best Shot Mode : Coupling Shot Mode : Night Scene Mode M : Manual Exposure Mode : Movie Mode : Interval Mode L [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] M SET button
GETTING READY Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.
GETTING READY Digital zoom indicator White balance indicator None Play Mode Metering Mode indicator Multi-pattern Metering Auto Center-weighted Metering Sunlight Spot Metering Folder number/ File number Image protection indicator Shade Shutter speed value Light Bulb Fluorescent • An out of range aperture or shutter speed causes the corresponding monitor screen value to turn amber.
GETTING READY Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Indicator Lamps 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. Each press of the DISP button changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below.
GETTING READY Attaching the Strap Using the Soft Case (Option) Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the illustration. We recommend that you keep the camera in the optional soft case when it is not in use. Attach the strap of the soft case to the ring as shown in the illustration. ON/OF F Soft case : QSC-4 DP OF MF PR EVIE W Ring SET MEN U DISP IMPORTANT! • Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when using the camera to protect against accidentally dropping it.
GETTING READY Includes space for storage of an extra battery. Insert the camera with the monitor screen facing downwards. IMPORTANT! • 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.
GETTING READY ■ Attaching the Battery to the Charger Unit Power Requirements Making sure that the positive and negative contacts are aligned correctly, affix the battery to the charger unit. Note that the battery will not charge properly if it is not positioned correctly on the charger unit. 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.
GETTING READY ■ To charge the battery IMPORTANT! • It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge. Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity 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 it is very hot or very cold.
GETTING READY ■ Optionally Available Battery To load the battery into the camera You can purchase additional NP-30 rechargeable lithium ion battery for use this with camera as required. 1. Slide the battery cover on the side of the camera in the direction indicated by the arrow and then swing it open. Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery: NP-30 • When an extra battery is not in use, keep it in the storage case that comes with each battery.
GETTING READY 4. Swing the battery Battery Life cover up and then slide it closed as you press down at the point indicated by the arrow in the illustration. ■ Battery Life Guidelines The battery life guideline values given below indicate the amount of time at standard temperature (25°C (77°F)) until power automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not guarantee that the battery will provide the amount of service indicated. Low temperatures and continued use reduce battery life.
GETTING READY ■ Tips to Make the Battery Last Longer • The above values are based a new battery starting from a full charge. Repeated charging shortens battery life. • Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash, zoom and other functions, and how long you leave power turned on. • If you do not need the flash while recording, select (flash off) for the flash mode. See page 46 for more information.
GETTING READY • Failure to observe any of the following precautions while using the battery creates the risk of over-heating, fire, and explosion. — Never use any other type of charger except the one specially specified for the battery. — Use this battery only with a 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 it into fire, or otherwise expose it to high heat.
GETTING READY ● PRECAUTIONS DURING USE • If the battery does 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 accidentally getting into your eyes can damage your eyes. Immediately rinse your eyes with clean tap water and then consult a physician. • Be sure to read the User’s Guide that comes with the camera and special charger unit before using or charging the battery.
GETTING READY ■ Charger Unit Precautions ● BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS • Make sure you remove the battery from your camera when you do not plan to use the camera for a long time. A 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).
GETTING READY Using AC Power ■ Adaptor Precautions Use the adaptor as shown below to power the camera from a household power outlet. • Never use an electrical outlet 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.
GETTING READY • 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 it is connected to a computer. • Never place a blanket or any other cover on the AC adaptor.
GETTING READY ● See page 34 for information about how to use menus. Configuring Power Saving Settings You can configure the settings described below to conserve 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. Performing any button operation causes the monitor screen to turn back on. 1.
GETTING READY ● Menu Screen Operations Using the On-screen Menus When you want to do this: Pressing the MENU button displays a menu of operations on the camera’s monitor screen. The contents of the menu depend on whether the camera is in a recording mode or the Play Mode. The following explanation of basic menu operations uses the recording mode menu. 1. Turn on the camera, and then align the mode dial with . • If you want to enter the Play mode instead, you would align the mode dial with . 2.
GETTING READY 3. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the tab you want, and NOTE then press SET to move the selection cursor from the tab to the settings. • The recording mode menu appears if you press the MENU button before starting a record operation. It will not appear if you press the MENU button during a setup procedure, while the camera is standing by for recording of the second image of a Coupling Shot operation, etc. 4.
GETTING READY IMPORTANT! Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings • The camera’s clock settings are cleared if power to the camera is totally cut off for about 12 hours. This can happen if the battery goes 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 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the name of the city where you live, and then press SET. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the language you want, and then press SET. : Japanese English : English Français : French 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the summer time Deutsch : German (DST) setting you want, and then press SET. Español : Spanish Italiano : Italian When you want to do this: 3.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 2. Align the mode dial This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image. (Snapshot with Mode). MF DPOF PREVIEW Recording an Image Your camera is equipped with a variety of different recording modes. The explanation in this section is presented using the Snapshot Mode. The camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture settings in accordance with the brightness of the subject.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 4. Press the shutter release ● Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation button half way to focus the image. When you see this: • 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. Shutter release button The image is focused.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 5. After making sure that the Recording Precautions image is focused properly, press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to record. • The recorded image is stored temporarily into buffer memory. After that, it is saved in the camera’s built-in flash memory or onto a 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.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING About Auto Focus About the Recording Mode Monitor Screen • Auto Focus tends not to work well if the camera is moved during recording, or when recording the types of subjects listed below.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Deleting an Image in a Recording Mode Previewing the Last Image Recorded You can use following procedure to delete the last image you recorded without leaving the current recording mode. Use the following procedure to preview the last image recorded, without leaving the current recording mode. IMPORTANT! 1. Press the PREVIEW button to display the last • Note that the image delete operation cannot be undone. Make sure you really do not need an image before you delete it.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Adjusting the View of the Optical Viewfinder Using the Optical Viewfinder Turning off the camera’s monitor screen and using its optical viewfinder to compose images helps to conserve battery power. 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.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 3. Compose the image and then press the shutter Using Zoom release button. Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom. NOTES • The optical zoom factor also affects the lens aperture. • Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against hand movement when using the telephoto setting (zoom in). Optical Zoom Optical zoom alters the focal distance of the lens. The range of the zoom factor is shown below. Zoom Factor Range: 1X to 3X 1.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 5. Slide the zoom con- Digital Zoom Digital zoom indicator troller 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 To do this: Using the Flash Have the flash fire automatically when required (Auto Flash) Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use. Select this setting: None Turn off the flash (Flash Off) 1. In a recording mode, press MENU. Always fire the flash (Flash On) 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 ■ About Red-eye Reduction Flash Unit Status 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 selected as the flash 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 for the Auto Focus operation.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Changing the Flash Intensity Setting Flash Precautions Perform the following steps to change the flash intensity setting. Take care that your fingers do not block the flash when you hold the camera. Covering the flash with your finger can greatly reduce its effectiveness. 1. In a recording mode, press MENU. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the “REC” tab. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Flash Intensity,” and Flash • The approximate effective range of the flash is shown below.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • When the red-eye reduction mode ( ) is being used, flash intensity is adjusted automatically in accordance with the exposure. The flash may not fire at all when the subject is brightly lit. • White balance is fixed while the flash is being used, so sunlight, fluorescent lighting, or other sources of illumination in the immediate area may affect the coloring of the recorded image.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To do this: Disable the self-timer Specify a 10-second self-timer 2. Record the image. Select this setting: No icon displayed 10s Specify a 2-second self-timer 2s Specify Triple Self-timer x3 Self-timer lamp • 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.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To record an image of this size: Specifying Image Size and Quality 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 a recording mode, press MENU. Select this setting: 2304 X 1712 pixels (QV-R4) 2304 X 1712 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 1280 X 960 pixels 1280 X 960 640 X 480 pixels 640 X 480 NOTE 2.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTE To specify the image quality • 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. 1. In a recording mode, press MENU. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the “REC” tab. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Quality,” and then IMPORTANT! press [ ]. • Actual file size depends on the type of image you record.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS This chapter describes the other powerful features and functions that are available for recording. Using Auto Focus 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. Selecting the Focus Mode You can select one of four different focus modes: Auto Focus, Macro, Infinity, and Manual.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS When you see this: Using the Macro Mode It means this: Green focus frame Green operation lamp The image is focused. Green flashing focus frame Flashing green operation lamp The image is not in focus. The Macro Mode lets you focus automatically on close up subjects. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter release button down half way. The following is the focus range in the Macro Mode. Approximately 14cm to 50cm (5.5˝ to 19.7˝) 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Infinity Mode Using Manual Focus The Infinity Mode fixes focus at infinity (∞). 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 MF until the is on the display. 2. Record the image. Optical Zoom Factor Approximate Focus Range 1X 14cm (0.5´) to infinity (∞) 3X 40cm (1.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. While watching the image on the monitor screen, use [ ] and [ ] to focus. Manual focus position To do this: Do this: Focus out on the subject Press [ ]. Focus in on the subject Press [ ]. • Pressing [ ] or [ ] causes the area inside of the boundary displayed in step 1 to fill the monitor screen momentarily to aid in focus. The normal image reappears a short while later. 3. Press the shutter release button to record the image.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Keeping the shutter Using Focus Lock release button half way down, re-compose the image as you like. 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 screen, compose the image so the main subject is within the focus frame, and then press the shutter release button half way.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Press [ ] to increase the EV value. A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subjects and backlight subjects. Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure setting (EV value) manually to adjust for the lighting of your subject. This feature helps to achieve better results when recording a backlit subject, a strongly lit subject indoors, and a subject that is against a dark background. Exposure Compensation Range: –2.0EV to +2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Recording Consecutive Images (Continuous Shutter Mode) • The flash does not fire during continuous shutter recording. • You cannot use the self-timer in combination with the continuous shutter mode. • Never remove the battery or memory card from the camera or unplug the AC adaptor while images are being saved to memory. The Continuous Shutter Mode records images as long as you keep the shutter release button depressed.
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. • First Image • Second Image This is the part of the image that does not include the person who is recording the first image. 1.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Next, align the focus 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. When everything is aligned correctly, record the image. NOTE • The Best Shot Mode (page 64) includes three sample scenes that use Coupling Shot.
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. Align the mode dial with 4. Next, align the focus . frame with the subject, composing the subject with the semitransparent background shown on the monitor screen. When everything is aligned correctly, record the image. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Pre-shot,” and then press SET. 3. Freeze the background on the monitor screen. Semi-transparent image • This records the image composed on the monitor screen in step 4. The reference background image is not recorded.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Align the mode dial Using the Best Shot Mode with Selecting one of the 33 Best Shot scenes automatically sets up the camera for recording a similar type of image. . • This enters the Best Shot Mode and displays a sample scene. ■ Example Sample Scene 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the sample scene you want, and then press SET. 3. Record the image.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to Creating Your Own Best Shot Setup display the image whose setup you want to register as a Best Shot 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. Align the mode dial with . 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to • This enters the Best Shot Mode and displays a sample scene. select “Save,” and then press SET. 2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ To delete a Best Shot Mode user setup IMPORTANT! • Setups that you register as Best Shot Mode sample scenes are located after the built-in sample scenes. • Note that formatting the built-in memory (page 103) deletes all Best Shot Mode user setups. 1. Align the mode dial with . • This enters the Best Shot Mode and displays a sample scene. NOTES 2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Night Scene Mode Shooting with Manual Exposure The night scene mode extends the exposure time to produce beautiful night images. In the Manual Exposure Mode, you can manually adjust shutter speed and aperture. 1. Align the mode dial with • Shutter Speed Setting Range . Shutter Speed 2. Record the image.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Align the mode dial with M (Manual Exposure). 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to IMPORTANT! • The shutter speed and aperture value on the monitor screen will turn orange when you press the shutter release button half way if the image is over-exposed or under-exposed. • You may not be able to achieve the brightness you want when recording an image that is very dark or very bright. If this happens, adjust the shutter speed.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Point the camera at the subject and then press Using the Movie Mode the shutter release button. You can record movies up to 30 seconds long. • Movie recording continues for 30 seconds, or until you stop it by pressing the shutter release button again. • File Format: AVI AVI format conforms to the Motion JPEG format promoted by the Open DML Group. • The remaining recording time value counts down on the monitor screen as you record.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Align the mode dial with Shooting at Fixed Intervals . 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to change the “Shots” setting, You can set up the camera to record at fixed intervals, specifying the number of images to be recorded, the interval between recordings, and a start time. The following describes the types of recording variations you can configure. and then press [ ]. • Specify the number of shots you want to record.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 5. Configure image recording settings. ■ Canceling an Interval Mode Timer Operation • At this point, you should make white balance and any other settings you want. Turning on the camera while it is standing by for an Interval Mode record operation causes the message “Interval recording was canceled.” to appear, and cancels the interval recording operation. An Interval Mode record operation is also cancelled by changing the mode dial setting to something other than . 6.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to change the current setting, Adjusting the White Balance and then press SET. The wavelengths of the light produced by various light sources (sunlight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types, to make the colors of an image appear more natural.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. 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 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 a recording mode, press MENU. Spot: Spot metering takes readings at a very small area.
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. Using the Histogram Using the DISP button to display the histogram on the monitor screen makes it possible for you to check exposure conditions as you record images (page 20).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Recording Mode Settings • 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. • A centered histogram does not necessarily guarantee optimum exposure. The recorded image may be overexposed or under-exposed, even though its histogram is centered. • You may not be able to achieve an optimum histogram configuration due to the limitations of exposure compensation.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Sensitivity Enhancing Specific Colors Use the following procedure to select the sensitivity setting that suits the type of image you are recording. Use the following procedure when you want to enhance a particular color in your recorded image. 1. In a recording mode, press MENU. 1. In a recording mode, press MENU. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “ISO,” and then 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Enhance,” and press [ ]. then press [ ]. 3.
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 a recording mode, press MENU. 1. In a recording mode, press MENU. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Filter,” and then 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Saturation,” and press [ ]. then press [ ]. 3. Select the setting you want and then press 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 a recording mode, press MENU. 1. In a recording 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 Specifying Power On Default Settings You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you compose images and ensure that the camera is straight when recording. You can configure the camera to save certain settings in “mode memory” when it is turned off, and restore them the next time you turn the camera back on. This keeps you from having to configure the camera each time you turn it on.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Select the setting you want and then press Resetting the Camera SET. To do this: Select this setting: Save the current status of the setting and restore it the next time the camera is turned on. On Restore the factory default setting whenever the camera is turned on. Off Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera’s settings to their initial defaults as shown under “Menu Reference” on page 131. 1. In a recording mode or the Play Mode, press MENU. 2.
PLAYBACK PLAYBACK 3. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to scroll through im- You can use the camera’s built in monitor screen to play back files ages on the monitor screen. [ ] Basic Playback Operation Use the following procedure to scroll through files stored in the camera’s memory. [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. To do this: ON/OFF • This causes an image or a message to appear on the monitor screen. Power button (Play Mode). • This enters the Play Mode.
PLAYBACK 4. Press any button besides DISP to return the Zooming the Displayed Image image to its original size. Perform the following procedure to zoom the image currently on the monitor screen up to four times its normal size. IMPORTANT! • You cannot enlarge a movie image. 1. In the Play Mode, use [ ] and [ ] to display the image you want. 2. Shift the zoom controller towards to enlarge the image. • This displays an indicator that shows the current zoom factor. Current zoom factor 3.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Resizing an Image • Resizing an image causes a new (resized) version to be stored as a separate file. • Images smaller than 640 X 480 pixels cannot be resized. • Resizing is supported for images recorded by this model camera only. • If the message “The function is not supported for this file.” appears, it means that the current image cannot be resized. • The resize operation cannot be performed if there is not enough memory to store the resized image.
PLAYBACK 5. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cropping Cropping an Image boundary up, down, left, or right until the area of the image you want to extract is within the boundary. Use the following procedure when you want to crop a portion of an enlarged image and use the remaining part of the image as an e-mail attachment, Web page image, etc. 6. Press SET to extract the part of the image en1. In the Play Mode, use [ ] and [ ] to scroll closed in the cropping boundary.
PLAYBACK To do this: Playing a Movie Use the following procedure to play back a movie recorded in the Movie Mode. 1. In the Play Mode, use Movie icon [ ] and [ ] to display the movie you want play. Do this: Play at fast forward Press [ ]. Play at fast reverse Press [ ]. Pause or unpause playback Press SET. Skip forward or back while playback is paused Press [ Stop playback Press MENU. ] or [ ]. IMPORTANT! • A movie plays until the end and then stops. You cannot repeat-play a movie. 2.
PLAYBACK 4. Pressing any button except [ ], [ ], [ ], and Displaying the 9-image View [ ] displays the full-size version of the image where the selection boundary is located. The following procedure displays nine images on the monitor screen at the same time. 1. Enter the Play Mode. 2. Shift the zoom controller towards . • This displays the 9-image screen with the image that was on the monitor screen in step 2 in the center, with a selection boundary around it. 3.
PLAYBACK Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View 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. 3. Pressing any button except [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] displays the selected image. • This displays the fullsize version of the image you selected.
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.
DELETING FILES IMPORTANT! Deleting All Files • If a file cannot be deleted for some reason, the message “The 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 To protect all files in memory Protecting Files Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted. You can protect files individually or you can protect all files in memory with a single operation. 1. In the Play Mode, press MF . 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All Files: On,” and then press SET. To protect and unprotect a single file 1. In the Play Mode, press MF • To unprotect all images, select “All Files: Off,” and then press SET. .
FILE MANAGEMENT To configure print settings for a single image 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 when you print on a DPOF-compatible printer or at a professional print service that supports DPOF, only the files you selected on the card are printed, in the quantities you specified.
FILE MANAGEMENT 5. To turn on date stamping for the prints, press DISP so 12 1 To configure print settings for all images is displayed. 1. In the Play Mode, press / • To turn off date stamping for the prints, press DISP so is not displayed. 12 DPOF. 1 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to • Repeat steps 3 through 5 if you want to configure other images for printing. select “All images,” and then press SET. 6. After all the settings are the way you want, press SET to apply them. 3.
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.
OTHER SETTINGS OTHER SETTINGS Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method Turning the Key Tone On and Off Use the following procedure to turn the tone that sounds when you press a key on and off. Use the following procedure to specify the method for generating the serial number used for file names (page 91). 1. In a recording mode or the Play Mode, press 1. In a recording mode or the Play Mode, press MENU. MENU. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Beep,” and 2.
OTHER SETTINGS IMPORTANT! Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen • 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. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the alarm whose set- Stopping the Alarm ting you want to configure, and then press SET. When an alarm time is reached while the camera is turned off, the alarm sounds for about one minute (or until you stop it), even if the camera is turned off. The camera turns on automatically after the alarm sounds. To stop the alarm after it starts to sound, press any button. 4.
OTHER SETTINGS Changing the Date Format Changing the Date and Time Setting You can select from among three different formats for display of the date. Use the following procedure to change the date and time setting. The settings you make here affect your home time zone. 1. In a recording mode or the Play Mode, press 1. In a recording mode or the Play Mode, press MENU. MENU. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Date Style,” 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Adjust,” and 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 a recording mode or the Play Mode, press MENU. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time,” and then press [ ]. To switch between the home time and World Time screens • This displays the current World Time zone. 3.
OTHER SETTINGS 6. Use [ ] and [ ] to To configure summer time (DST) settings select the city you want, and then press SET. 1. In a recording mode or the Play Mode, press • This displays the current time in the city you select. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time,” MENU. and then press [ ]. • This displays the current World Time Settings. 7. When the setting is the way you want, press SET to apply it and exit the setting screen. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “World,” and then press [ ].
OTHER SETTINGS 5. After the setting is the way you want, press Changing the Display Language SET. You can use the following procedure to select one of six languages as the display language. • This displays the current time in accordance with your setting. 6. Press SET again to exit the setting screen. 1. In a recording 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 4. Select “Format,” and then press SET. Formatting Built-in Memory • To exit the format operation without formatting, select “Cancel.” Formatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it. 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. • Formatting memory deletes all files in memory, including protected files (page 92), and Best Shot Mode user setups (page 65).
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 MultiMedia Card). You can also copy files from builtin flash memory to a memory card and from a memory card to flash memory. 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.
USING A MEMORY CARD To remove a memory card from the camera Using a Memory Card To insert a memory card into the camera 1. Open the memory card cover. 1. Open the memory card 2. Press the memory card into the camera and then release it. This will cause the card to come part way out of the camera. cover. 3. Pull the memory card out of the slot. 2. Positioning the memory card so its cut off corner is oriented as shown in the illustration, push the memory card into slot as far as it will go.
USING A MEMORY CARD Formatting a Memory Card 1. Load the memory card into the camera. Formatting a memory card deletes any data already stored on it. 2. Turn on the camera. Next, enter a recording mode or the Play Mode, and then press MENU. IMPORTANT! 3. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Format,” and • 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 Memory Card Precautions Copying Files • Use only an SD memory card or a MultiMedia Card with this camera. Proper operation is not guaranteed when any other type of card is used. • Electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other phenomena can cause data to become corrupted or even lost. Always make sure that you always back up important data on other media (MO disc, computer hard disk, etc.
USING A MEMORY CARD 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Built-in Card,” To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory and then press SET. • This starts the copy operation and displays the message “Busy.... Please wait...” 1. Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure • After the copy operation is complete, the monitor screen shows the last file in the folder. 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.
USING A MEMORY CARD NOTE • Files are copied to the folder in built-in memory whose name has the largest number.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER The USB cable that comes with your camera makes it easy to connect to a computer that is equipped with a USB port. You can also transfer images using the memory card, if your computer is equipped to read memory cards. Installing the Software from the CD-ROM Before you can exchange files with your computer, you first need to install the software contained on the CD-ROM that comes with the camera.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Internet Explorer (for Macintosh) This is a browser application for reading HTML files. Images loaded by Photo Loader are stored in folders called “Libraries.” Internet Explorer displays the contents of a library on your computer screen. Computer System Requirements Computer system requirements depend on each of the applications, as described below.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER NOTE Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows • The menu application may not start up automatically on some computers. If this happens, navigate to the CD-ROM and double-click “menu.exe” to launch the menu application. Use the procedures in this section to install the software from the bundled CD-ROM to your computer. NOTE Selecting a Language • You do not need to install software if you already have it installed on your computer. First select a language.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File Installing an Application You should always read the “Read me” file for any application before installing it. The “Read me” file contains information you need to know when installing the application. 1. On the menu screen, click “Software.” 2. Click the name of the application you want to install. 1. On the menu screen, click “Software.” 3. Click the “Install” button. 2. Click the name of the application you want to install.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh 1. On the menu screen, click “Manual.” The CD-ROM contains applications and user documentation in various languages in folders named for each language: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, and Chinese. Check the CD-ROM folders to find out if applications and user documentation are available in a particular language.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ To install Internet Explorer and Outlook Express IMPORTANT! • 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 9. After the system starts up, use the USB cable ■ Installing the USB Driver to connect the camera to your Macintosh. 1. Turn off the camera and quit all applications on 10. Turn on the camera. your Macintosh. 11. From now on, the 2. Insert the bundled CD-ROM provided into the camera will be recognized as a drive whenever you connect the camera to your Macintosh. CD-ROM drive. 3. Open the hard disk that is specified as the startup disk. 4.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) ■ To view the camera user’s guide To perform the following procedures, you must have Acrobat Reader installed on your Macintosh (page 115). 1. On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder. 2. Open the “Digital Camera” folder, and then 1. On the bundled CD-ROM, open the folder open the folder for the language whose user’s guide you want to view. named “Acrobat Reader.” 2. Open the folder for the language whose ver- 3.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Transferring Files Over a USB Connection Transferring Files to a Computer The CD-ROM that comes bundled with your camera contains a copy of Photo Loader and a USB driver. This software lets you transfer the contents of the camera’s memory to your computer quickly and easily. The Photo Loader and Photohands applications can also be used for high-level image management and editing.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ To connect the USB Cable IMPORTANT! 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Open the terminal panel cover and then use the USB cable to connect the camera to the computer. USB cable (bundled) Small connector (Mini-B) USB port Large connector (A) USB 3. Import the images to the computer. 4. After image data transfer is complete, disconnect the USB cable. • For details, see “Terminating a USB Connection.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ Terminating a USB Connection Transferring Files Using a Memory Card The procedures in this section describe how to transfer images from the camera to your computer using a memory card. Windows Me or 98 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera, and then turn off the camera. ● Using a Computer with a Built-in SD Memory Card Slot Insert the SD memory card directly into the slot.
USING THE CAMERA WITH 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.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Memory Directory Structure ■ Folder and File Contents ■ Directory Structure • Parent folder Folder that stores all of the digital camera files. <¥DCIM¥> • Storage folder Folders for storing files stored with the digital camera. (Parent folder) 100CASIO CIMG0001.JPG CIMG0002.AVI (Storage folder) (Image file) (Movie file) ... • Image file File that contains an image recorded with the digital camera.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Supported Image Files Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions • Image files recorded with the CASIO QV-R3/QV-R4 Digital Camera • DCF protocol image files • 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, MO disk, or other external storage, treat all the contents inside a DCIM folder as a set and always keep them together.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Creating an album Using the Album Feature The album feature of the camera creates an HTML layout that displays your images. You can use the HTML layout to post your images on a Web page, or for printing the images. 1. In the Play Mode, press . • You can use the Web browser shown below to view or print the contents of an album. Note that to view a movie on a computer running Windows 2000 or 98, you need to install DirectX. Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver 5.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! Selecting an Album Layout • Never open the battery cover or remove the memory card from the camera while an album is being created. Doing so not only runs the risk of certain album files being skipped, it can also result in image data and other data in memory being corrupted. • If memory becomes full while an album is being created, the message “Memory Full” appears on the monitor screen and album creation is terminated.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Configuring Detailed Album Settings ■ Background Color 1. In the Play Mode, press You can specify white, black, or gray as the color of the album background using the procedure under “Configuring Detailed Album Settings.” . 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Set Up,” and then press [ ]. ■ Album Type There are two album types: Normal and Index/Info. Normal Type : This type of album displays images in accordance with the currently selected layout.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER • When auto album creation is turned on, an album is created automatically in built-in memory or on the memory card whenever you turn off the camera. Select this hot linking setting: To get this: High-resolution album images when printing album pages NOTES • Since images are high resolution, it takes a longer time to display them on your computer screen. • With this setting, you cannot enlarge images or play movies.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 4. If you created the album after selecting Viewing Album Files “Normal” type or “Index/Info” as the album type under “Configuring Detailed Album Settings” on page 126, you can click one of the following display options. You can view and print album files using your computer’s Web browser application. 1. Use your computer to access the data in built- Album : Displays an album created by the camera.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER • The following describes the information that appears on the Info Screen.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER NOTES Saving an Album • When printing an album page, you should set up your Web browser as described below. — Select the browser frame where the images are located. — Set margins to the lowest possible values. — Set the background color to a printable color. • See the user documentation that came with your Web browser application for details about printing and configuring settings for printing.
APPENDIX APPENDIX Menu Reference The tables in this section show the items that appear on each recording mode and Play Mode tab. Underlined items are factory defaults.
APPENDIX ● Set Up tab menu File No. Beep On / Off On / Off Startup World Time On (Selectable image) / Off Home / World PLAY Mode Menu ● PLAY tab menu Home time setup (city, DST, etc.) World Time setup (city, DST, etc.
APPENDIX Recording Mode 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. Operation Lamp Green Red Self-timer Lamp Operational (Power on, recording Lit Green operation lamp enabled) Interval recording is stopped. Self-timer lamp Pattern 1 Pattern 1 Pattern 3 Lit Red operation lamp Meaning Red Flash is charging.
APPENDIX Operation Lamp Green Self-timer Lamp Red Pattern 3 Play Mode Meaning Red Pattern 3 Low battery alert Formatting card Pattern 3 Powering down Operation Lamp Green Red enabled) Interval recording is stopped. Pattern 1 • When you are using a memory card, never remove the card from the camera while the green operation lamp is flashing. Doing so will cause recorded images to be lost.
APPENDIX Charger Unit The charger unit has a CHARGE lamp that lights or flashes in accordance with the charger unit operation that is being performed. CH AR GE CHARGE lamp CHARGE Lamp Green Red Lit Lit Pattern 1 Meaning Charging Charging complete Charging problem (Ambient temperature is too high or too low.
APPENDIX Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Power does not turn on. 1) The battery is not oriented correctly. 2) The battery is dead. 1) Orient the battery correctly (page 25). 2) Charge the battery (page 24). If the battery goes dead soon after being charged, it means the battery has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced. Purchase a separately available NP-30 rechargeable lithium ion battery. Camera suddenly powers down. 1) Auto Power Off activated (page 33).
APPENDIX Playback Image Recording Symptom Possible Cause Action The subject is out of focus in the recorded image. The image is not focused properly. When composing the image, make sure the subject on which you want to focus is located inside the focus frame. Camera powers down during self-timer countdown. The battery is dead. Charge the battery (page 24). Monitor screen image is out of focus. 1) You are using the Manual Focus Mode and have not focused the image.
APPENDIX Playback Symptom Action 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. Circuit problem caused by electrostatic charge, impact, etc. while the camera was connected to another device. Remove the battery from the camera, reinsert it, and then try again. Monitor screen is off. 1) USB communication is in progress.
APPENDIX Display Messages Battery is low. The battery is dead. BEST SHOT memory You are attempting to register a Best Shot setup is full. when the “SCENE” folder already contains 999 setups. Card ERROR Some problem occurred with the memory card. Turn off the camera, and remove and then reinsert the memory card. If the same message appears, format the memory card (page 106). IMPORTANT! Formatting the memory card deletes all files on the memory card.
APPENDIX Approximate Memory Capacity and File sizes: Specifications • Snapshots Main Specifications File Size (pixels) Product: .............................. Digital Camera 2304 x 1712 (QV-R4) Model: ................................. QV-R3/QV-R4 2240 x 1680 (QV-R4) ■ Camera Functions 2048 x 1536 (QV-R3) Image Files Format Snapshots: ...................... JPEG (Exif Ver.2.2); DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) 1.0 standard; DPOF compliant Movies: ............................
APPENDIX • Movies (320 x 240 pixels) Data Size Recording Time Zoom: .................................. 3X optical zoom; 3.2X digital zoom (9.6X in combination with optical zoom) 200KB/second max. One Movie: 30 seconds maximum Total Movie Time: 60 seconds maximum (built-in memory) 330 seconds maximum (SD 64MB memory card)* Focusing: ........................... Contrast-type Auto Focus (Macro Mode, Infinity Mode); manual focus; focus lock Approximate Focus Range (from lens surface) Normal: ................
APPENDIX ■ Power Requirements Recording Functions: ....... Snapshot; Best Shot; Coupling Shot; Night Scene; Manual Exposure; Movie; Interval Mode Power Requirements: ....... Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-30) x 1 AC adaptor (AD-C40) Monitor Screen: ................. 1.6-inch TFT color LCD 84,960 pixels (354 x 240) Approximate Battery Life: Viewfinder: ......................... Monitor screen and optical viewfinder Continuous Recording Timekeeping Functions ....
APPENDIX ■ Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-30) Power Supply • Use only the special NP-30 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported. • This camera does not have a separate battery for the clock. The date and time settings of the camera are cleared whenever power is totally cut off (from both the battery and AC adaptor). Be sure to reconfigure these settings after power is interrupted (page 36). Rated Voltage: ................... 3.