Digital Camera QV-R61 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/.
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 26 Contents GETTING READY About This Manual ..................................................... 26 2 General Guide ............................................................ 27 INTRODUCTION Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 29 Unpacking .................................................................... 2 REC mode PLAY mode Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Features ......................................................................
INTRODUCTION 53 Using Manual Focus Using Focus Lock BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 79 Recording an Image ................................................... 53 Specifying the Recording Mode Aiming the Camera Recording an Image Recording Precautions About Auto Focus About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 76 78 53 54 55 57 58 59 Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 80 Using the Optical Viewfinder ..........................
INTRODUCTION Specifying Power On Default Settings Resetting the Camera 107 109 126 FILE MANAGEMENT Folders ..................................................................... 126 110 Memory Folders and Files PLAYBACK 126 Protecting Files ........................................................ 127 To protect a single file To protect all files in memory Basic Playback Operation ......................................... 110 Zooming the Display Image ......................................
INTRODUCTION Using World Time ..................................................... 140 To display the World Time screen To configure World Time settings To configure summer time (DST) settings 152 140 140 141 PRINTING IMAGES DPOF ........................................................................ 153 To configure print settings for a single image To configure print settings for all images Changing the Display Language .............................
INTRODUCTION 177 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 194 Using the Album Feature ......................................... 177 Creating an album Selecting an Album Layout Configuring Detailed Album Settings Viewing Album Files Saving an Album To delete an album Menu Reference ....................................................... 194 177 179 179 182 184 185 Indicator Lamp Reference .......................................
INTRODUCTION • The SD logo is a registered trademark. • Windows, Internet Explorer, and DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. • Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. • MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon Technologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA). • Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
INTRODUCTION ■ Copyright Restrictions Except for the purpose of your own personal enjoyment, unauthorized copying of snapshot files and movie files violates copyright laws and international contracts. Distribution to third parties of such files over the Internet without permission of the copyright holder, whether for profit or for free, violates copyright laws and international contracts. Features • 6 million effective pixels The CCD provides 6.
INTRODUCTION • Business Shot (page 93) Business Shot automatically corrects rectangular shapes when recording the image of a business card, document, whiteboard, or similar subjects from an angle. • World Time (page 140) A simple operation sets the current time for your current location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 time zones.
INTRODUCTION • DCF Data Storage (page 174) DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage protocol provides image compatibility between the digital camera and printers. • Photo Loader and Photohands (page 186) Your camera comes bundled with Photo Loader, the popular application that automatically loads images from your camera to your PC. It also comes with Photohands, and application that makes image retouching quick and easy.
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 ■ Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, and other abnormalities • 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. • Continued use of the camera while it is emitting smoke or strange odor, or overheating creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present.
INTRODUCTION ■ Water and Foreign Matter ■ Dropping and Rough Treatment • 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. Particular care is required when using the camera where it is raining or snowing, near the ocean or other body of water, or in a bathroom.
INTRODUCTION ■ Locations To Be Avoided ■ Batteries • Never leave the camera in any of the following types of locations. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
INTRODUCTION ■ Alkaline Batteries • Failure to observe any of the following precautions while using batteries creates the risk of overheating, fire, and explosion. — Never use any other type of charger unit except the one specified for the batteries. — Never try to use batteries to power any device other than this camera. — Never use or leave batteries near open flame. — Never place batteries in a microwave oven, throw it into fire, or otherwise expose it to intense heat.
INTRODUCTION ■ Charger Unit • 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 ■ AC Adaptor (Option) • Use the AC adaptor where it will not be splashed with water. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock. • Do not place a vase or any other container filled with liquid on top of the AC adaptor. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock. • 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.
INTRODUCTION ■ Battery Life Data Error Precautions • The battery lives noted in the User’s Guide are approximate values until power fails, based on use of batteries of recommended brands at temperature 23°C (73°F), and do not guarantee you will be able to achieve operation for the life noted. Actual battery life is greatly affected by the battery brand, battery production date, and ambient temperature. • Leaving the camera on can run down batteries and cause the low battery warning to appear.
INTRODUCTION Operating conditions Condensation • 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 Lens Other • Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction. • Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can interfere with proper image recording. Never touch the lens with your fingers. You can remove dust particles from the lens surface by using a lens blower to blow them off. Next, wipe the surface of the lens with a soft lens cloth. • The camera may become slightly warm during use.
QUICK START GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the batteries! 1. Charge the rechargeable nickel-metal hydride 2. Load the batteries into the camera. batteries (HR-3U) that come with the camera (page 34). (page 39). • 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 Green operation lamp (See page 53 for details.) 7 1 2 3,4,5 6 99 Snapshot mode icon 1600 1200 NORMAL IN 1 / 1000 F2.6 Focus frame 04/12 04 12/24 24 12:58 12 58 1. Press [ ] (REC). 2. Press [MENU]. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To record an image 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the “REC” tab. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “REC Mode”, and then press [ ]. 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ Snapshot”, and then press [SET]. • This causes “ screen.
QUICK START GUIDE To view a recorded image To delete an image (See page 110 for details.) (See page 124 for details.) 1 1 2 1. Press [ ] (PLAY). 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the images. 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 N L N Memory card slot O Battery compartment M L Battery compartment cover M 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. • Note that the example screens in this chapter are for illustrative purposes only. They do not exactly match the screen contents actually produced on the camera.
GETTING READY 9 Image size (page 70) 2816 × 2816 × 2048 × 1600 × 1280 × 640 × Moving time 2112 pixels 1872 (3:2)pixels 1536 pixels 1200 pixels 960 pixels 480 pixels Recording : Recording 0 Quality (page 71) B Date and time (page 137) C EV value (page 79) D Battery capacity (page 40) E Histogram (page 97) F Focus frame (page 56) 1 2 3 • Focusing complete: Green • Focusing failed: Red FINE NORMAL ECONOMY A 4 Built-in memory selected for data storage. Memory card selected for data storage.
GETTING READY 1 PLAY mode file type PLAY mode Snapshot Movie 12 3 2 Image protection indicator (page 127) 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 F E D 9 ISO sensitivity (page 100) 0 Date and time (page 137) A White balance indicator (page 80) AWB (page 126) Cloudy Example : When a file named CIMG0023.
GETTING READY IMPORTANT! Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen • You cannot turn off the monitor screen in the following cases: In the PLAY mode, in the BESTSHOT mode, when not recording in the Movie mode • You cannot use [DISP] to change the contents of the monitor screen while a movie is being recorded. Each press of [DISP] changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below.
GETTING READY Indicator Lamps Attaching the Strap 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 196. Self-timer lamp Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the illustration. Green operation lamp Red operation lamp IMPORTANT! • Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when using the camera to protect against accidentally dropping it.
GETTING READY ■ Household Current Power Requirements • AC Adaptor: AD-C30 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. 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 ■ To charge the batteries 2. Plug the charger unit into a household power outlet. 1. Positioning the positive and negative • This will cause the [CHARGE] lamp to light. terminals of each battery as shown in the illustration, attach the batteries to the charger unit. • Charging will take about four hours. * Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity and charging conditions.
GETTING READY 3. The [CHARGE] lamp will go out when IMPORTANT! charging is complete. • If the [CHARGE] lamp starts to flash when you start a charge operation, it means that charging cannot be started yet because the surrounding temperature or the temperature of the charger unit is outside the range of about 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). Charging will start automatically (indicated when the [CHARGE] lamp stops flashing and remains lit) as soon as temperature returns to normal.
GETTING READY ■ Using The Charger Unit In Another Geographic Area • Though the actual service life of the batteries depends on the environment under which they are used, you can expect to be able to recharge them about 500 times before they need replacement. • Charging the 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.
GETTING READY ■ Battery Precautions ■ Optional Batteries Use of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. Rechargeable nickelmetal hydride batteries (HR-3U) is recommended for this camera. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed when other brands of rechargeable batteries are used. Precautions During Use • Charge the batteries in a location where the temperature is in the range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F).
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 Number of Shots (CIPA Standard) • 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. • If you do not need the flash while recording, select (flash off) for the flash mode (page 63).
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 3. Plug the AC power cord into an electrical Using AC Power outlet. You need to purchase the optionally available AC adaptor (AD-C30) in order to be able to power the camera using AC power. [DC IN 3V] Terminal cover 1. Connect the AC power cord to the AC adaptor. AC adaptor 2. Open the camera’s terminal cover and connect the AC adaptor to the port marked [DC IN 3V].
GETTING READY ■ Using AC Adaptor In Another Geographic Area ■ AC Adaptor Precautions • 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 NOTE Turning the Camera On and Off • 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. ■ To turn on the camera Press the power button, [ ] (REC), or [ ] (PLAY). This will cause the green operation lamp to light momentarily, and then power will turn on.
GETTING READY ■ To turn off the camera Configuring Power Saving Settings Press the power button to turn off the camera. You can configure the settings described below to conserve battery power. NOTE 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 ● See “Using the On-screen Menus” below for information about how to use menus. To configure this feature: Select this setting: Sleep Sleep Auto Power Off Auto Power Off Using the On-screen Menus 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. 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to change the currently 1.
GETTING READY ● Menu Screen Operations 2. Press [MENU]. Selection cursor (indicates the currently selected item) [MENU] Tab [SET] [ ][ ][ ][ ] Settings 48 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 [ ].
GETTING READY 3. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the tab you want, 6. Perform one of the following operations to and then press [SET] to move the selection cursor from the tab to the settings. apply the setting you configured. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the feature whose setting you want to configure, and then press [ ]. • Instead of pressing [ ], you could also press [SET]. Example: To select the “REC Mode” item. To do this: Perform this key operation: Apply the setting and exit the menu screen.
GETTING READY IMPORTANT! Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings • Recording images without configuring the clock settings causes incorrect time information to be stored with image data. Be sure to configure the clock settings before using the camera. • A built-in backup battery retains the date and time settings for about two days if the camera is not supplied with power. The date and time settings will be cleared when the backup battery goes dead.
GETTING READY 3. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and To configure display language and clock settings 1. Press the power button, [ ] (REC) or [ (PLAY) to turn on the camera. [ ] to select the geographical area where you live, and then press [SET]. ] 2. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the language you want, and then press [SET]. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the name of the city where you live, and then press [SET].
GETTING READY 6. Use [ ] and [ ] to 7. Set the current date select the date format setting you want, and then press [SET]. and the time. Example: December 24, 2004 To do this: Do this: YY/MM/DD Change the setting at the current cursor location Press [ ] and [ ]. 24/12/04 DD/MM/YY Move the cursor between settings Press [ ] and [ ]. 12/24/04 MM/DD/YY Toggle between 12-hour and 24hour timekeeping Press [DISP]. To display the date like this: Select this format: 04/12/24 8.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 1. Press the power button or [ This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image. ] (REC). 2. Press [MENU], and use [ ] and [ ] to select the “REC” tab. Recording an Image 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “REC Mode”, and then press [ ]. Specifying the Recording Mode Your CASIO digital camera has three recording modes, each of which is described below. Before recording an image, use the procedure below to select the applicable recording mode.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! Aiming the Camera • Make sure your fingers and the strap do not block the flash or lens. 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 Hold the camera still in both hands, with your arms firmly against your sides. • Vertical When holding the camera vertically, make sure that the flash is above the lens. Hold the camera still with both hands.
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 146). 1.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 3. Compose the image on the monitor screen so the main subject is within the focus frame. • The focusing range of the camera depends on focus mode you are using (page 72). 4. Press the shutter button half 99 1600 1200 NORMAL way to focus the image. IN • When you press the shutter button half way, the camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image, and displays the shutter speed and aperture values.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 5. After making sure that the Recording Precautions image is focused properly, press the shutter button the rest of the way down to record. • The number of images that can be stored in memory depends on the resolution setting you are using (pages 70, 71, 206). • Never open the battery compartment cover while the green operation lamp is flashing.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • When recording a dimly lit subject while “Auto” is selected for the ISO sensitivity setting (page 100), the camera increases sensitivity and uses a slower shutter speed. Because of this, you need to guard against camera movement if you have flash turned off (page 63). • Bright light shining on the lens can cause images to appear “washed out”. This tends to happen when recording images outdoors in bright sunlight.
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 • The monitor screen turns on automatically whenever you select the Macro mode or Manual Focus mode. Always use the monitor screen to compose images in these modes. Using Zoom Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom. Optical Zoom The range of the optical zoom factor is shown below. Optical Zoom Factor Range: 1X to 3X 1. In the REC mode, slide Zoom Controller the zoom controller left or right to change the zoom factor.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTE Zoom out • 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 is disabled during movie recording, but digital zoom is enabled. Make sure you select the optical zoom setting you want to use before you press the shutter button to start movie recording.
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 32). • When you perform a digital zoom operation, the camera manipulates the image data to enlarge the center of the image. Unlike optical zoom, an image enlarged with digital zoom appears coarser than the original. Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use. • The approximate effective range of the flash is shown below. Wide Angle : Approximately 0.
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 happens because 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 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. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Flash Intensity”, The indicator is also shown on the monitor screen when the flash unit is ready to fire.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Auto”, and then Using Flash Assist press [SET]. Recording a subject that is outside the flash range can cause the subject to appear dark in the resulting image, because not enough of the flash reaches the subject. When this happens, you can use flash assist to correct the brightness of the recorded subject, so it appears as if the flash illumination was sufficient. Flash assist used • Selecting “Off” disables flash assist.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Flash Precautions Flash • When the flash is turned off ( ), mount the camera on a tripod to record images in an area where available lighting is dim. Recording images under dim lighting without the flash can cause digital noise, which makes images appear coarse. • When the red-eye reduction mode ( ) is selected, flash intensity is adjusted automatically in accordance with the exposure. The flash may not fire at all when the subject is brightly lit.
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 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 NOTE • The “2 sec” self-timer setting is best when shooting with a slow shutter speed, because it helps to avoid blurring of images due to hand movement. • In the case of the Triple Self-timer, the indicator “1sec” appears on the monitor screen between the recording of each image, indicating an interval of about one second between image recording.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Specifying Image Size “Image size” is the size of the image, expressed as the number of vertical and horizontal pixels. A “pixel” is one of the many tiny dots that make up the image. More pixels provide finer detail when an image is printed, but a higher pixel count also causes the image’s file size of to be larger. You can select an image size to suit your needs for greater detail or smaller file size. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! Specifying Image Quality • 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 29, 206). Compressing an image before storage can cause a deterioration of its quality. The more an image is compressed, the greater the loss of quality. The image quality setting specifies the compression ratio to be used when an image is stored in memory.
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 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 focused. Range: Approximately 60cm to ∞ (23.6˝ to ∞) 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Specifying the Auto Focus Area 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the Auto Focus area you want, and then press [SET]. You can use the following procedure to change the Auto Focus area used in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro mode. Note that the configuration of the focus frame changes in accordance with the Auto Focus area you select. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the “REC” tab, select “AF Area”, and then press [ ].
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Using the Macro Mode • Use of the flash along with wide angle zoom or the Macro mode can cause the light of the flash to become blocked, which can produce unwanted shadows in your image. The Macro mode lets you focus on close up subjects automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter button down half way. The following are the approximate focus ranges in the Macro mode. Ranges: 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 NOTE image on the monitor screen, use [ ] and [ ] to focus. • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 60) while recording with manual focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range. Example: MF 10cm - ∞ Manual focus position To do this: Do this: Focus in on the subject Press [ ]. Focus out on the subject Press [ ].
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Keeping the shutter Using Focus Lock 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 button half way. • This locks the focus on the subject that is currently within the focus frame.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) change the exposure compensation value, and then press [SET]. 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, or a subject that is against a dark background. • Pressing [SET] registers the displayed value. EV Shift Range: –2.0EV to +2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes 0.0. Adjusting White Balance The wavelengths of the light produced by various light sources (daylight, 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. 4. Record the image.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you NOTE want, and then press [SET]. When shooting under these conditions: Normal conditions • When “Auto” is selected for the white balance setting, the camera automatically determines the white point of the subject. Certain subject colors and light source conditions can cause problems when the camera tries to determine the white point, which makes proper white balance adjustment impossible.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Point the camera at a white paper or similar Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually object under the lighting conditions for which you want to set the white balance, and then press the shutter button. Certain complex light sources or other environmental conditions can make it impossible to obtain good results when “Auto” or one of the fixed light source settings is selected for white balance.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE Using the High-speed Continuous Shutter Mode • After you adjust white balance manually, the setting remains in effect until you change it or until you turn off the camera. You can configure the camera to record only a single snapshot each time the shutter button is pressed, or to keep recording as long as the shutter button remains depressed.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Using the BESTSHOT Mode • Nothing is displayed on the monitor screen while recording is in progress. • Recording pauses and the message “Busy.... Please wait...” appears on the monitor screen after three images are recorded. • The flash is disabled while the high-speed continuous shutter mode is turned on. • You cannot use the Triple Self-timer in combination with the high-speed continuous shutter mode (page 68).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Scene Number 1. Enter the REC Mode, Scene Name 20 Retro 21 Twilight 22 Business card and documents (page 93) 23 White board, etc. (page 93) and select “ BESTSHOT” as the recording mode (page 53). Register User Scene (page 87) • This enters the BESTSHOT Mode and displays a sample scene. • You can use the key customization feature (page 106) to configure the camera to enter the BESTSHOT Mode whenever you press [ ] or [ ] while in the REC mode. 2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! NOTE • 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 pressing [SET] and then using [ ] and [ ] to scroll through available scenes. When the one you want is displayed, press [SET].
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. 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. Enter the REC Mode, and select “ 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to BESTSHOT” as the recording mode (page 53). select “Save”, and then press [SET].
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. • Note that formatting the built-in memory (page 145) deletes all BESTSHOT user setups. 1. Enter the REC Mode, and select “ BESTSHOT” as the recording mode (page 53). 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to display the user setup you NOTE want to delete.
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 84).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Press the shutter button to record the left 6. When everything is aligned correctly, record side of the image. the right side of the image. • The focus, exposure, white balance, zoom, and flash settings are fixed for this type of image. IMPORTANT! • Coupling Shot temporarily uses file memory to store data. You may get an error during Coupling Shot recording if there is not enough file memory available to store the required data.
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 button, which causes a semi-transparent image of the background to remain on the monitor screen. 2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Enter the REC Mode, and select “ • You can press [MENU] at this point to clear the semitransparent background from the monitor screen. Then you can repeat step 3 to record a new background. BESTSHOT” as the recording mode (page 53). 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Pre-shot”, and then press [SET]. 5. After composing the final image (using the semi-transparent background as a guide), the person with the camera should press the shutter button to record. 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Setup Sample Images Recording Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot) • Business cards and documents Recording a business card, document, white board, or similarly shaped object from an angle can cause the subject to appear misshaped in the resulting image. Business Shot automatically corrects the shape of rectangular objects to make them appear like the camera was positioned directly in front of them.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! To use Business Shot • Before recording, compose the image so outline of the item you want to record fits entirely within the monitor screen. The camera will not be able to detect the shape of the subject correctly unless it is enclosed entirely within the monitor screen. • The camera also will be unable to detect the shape of the subject if it is the same color as the background.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the candidate you Using the Movie Mode want to correct. You can record movies. A single movie can be as long as available memory capacity allows. 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Correct”, and then press [SET]. • File Format: AVI AVI format conforms to the Motion JPEG format promoted by the Open DML Group. • Selecting “Cancel” in place of “Correct” stores the original image as-is, without correcting it.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Enter the REC Mode, Remaining recording time • The remaining recording time counts down and the elapsed recording time counts up on the monitor screen as you record. and select “ Movie” as the recording mode (page 53). • Starting a movie record operation causes optical zoom to be disabled. Only digital zoom is available while a movie record operation is in progress.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • An RGB histogram that shows the distribution of R (red) , G (green) , and B (blue) components is also displayed. This histogram can be used to determine whether there is too much or too little of each of the color components in an image. Using the Histogram You can use [DISP] to display a histogram on the monitor screen. The histogram lets you check exposure conditions as you record images (page 32). You can also display the histogram of a recorded image in the PLAY mode.
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. • A centered histogram indicates that there is good distribution of light pixels and dark pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is at optimal lightness.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! REC Mode Camera 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 over-exposed 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 EV shift.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Specifying ISO Sensitivity • Under certain conditions, a high shutter speed in combination with a high ISO sensitivity setting can cause digital noise, which makes an image appear rough. For clean, good-quality images, use the lowest possible ISO sensitivity setting possible. • Using a high ISO sensitivity setting along with the flash to shoot a nearby subject may result in improper illumination of the subject.
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 the REC mode, press [MENU]. Spot Spot metering takes readings at a very small area.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Using the Filter Function • When “Multi” is selected as the metering mode, certain procedures cause the metering mode setting to change automatically as described below. • Changing the exposure compensation setting (page 79) to a value other than 0.0 changes the metering mode setting to “Center Weighted.” The metering mode changes back to “Multi” when you return the exposure compensation setting to 0.0.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Outline Sharpness Specifying Color Saturation Use the following procedure to control the sharpness of image outlines. 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 “Sharpness”, and 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Saturation”, and then press [ ]. then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Contrast Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off Use this procedure to adjust the relative difference between the light areas and dark areas of the image you are recording. You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you compose images and ensure that the camera is straight when recording. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Contrast”, and then press [ ]. 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Turning Image Review On and Off Using Icon Help Image review displays the images you record on the monitor screen as soon as you record them. Use the following procedure to turn image review on and off. Icon Help displays guidance text about an icon when you select it on the monitor screen while in the REC mode (page 29). • Icon Help text is displayed for the following functions: current REC mode, flash mode, focus mode, white balance, self-timer, metering mode.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Assigning Functions to the [ ] and [ ] Keys • Selecting one of the following settings causes the icon and its Icon Help text to appear momentarily on the monitor screen. The icon and text disappear after a short while.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS When you want to assign this function to [ ] and [ ] keys: Select this: Recording mode • [ ] and [ ] cycle through recording modes: Snapshot, BESTSHOT, Movie (page 53). REC Mode EV shift • [ ] decreases compensation, [ ] increases compensation (page 79). EV Shift White balance setting • [ ] and [ ] cycle through white balance settings (page 80). White Balance ISO sensitivity • [ ] and [ ] cycle through ISO sensitivity settings (page 100).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Function On REC Mode Flash Auto Focus Auto White Balance Auto ISO Auto AF Area Metering Setting when camera is turned off Flash Intensity 0 Zoom Position* 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the item you want to change, and then press [ ]. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you Spot Off MF Position 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the “Memory” tab. want, and then press [SET]. Multi Self-timer Digital Zoom 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Resetting the Camera • If you change the BESTSHOT mode sample scene selection or if you turn off the camera while it is in the BESTSHOT mode, the camera’s setup (except for “REC mode” and “Zoom Position”) will be configured according to the BESTSHOT sample scene settings when you turn it back on again. This is true, regardless of mode memory on/off settings.
PLAYBACK PLAYBACK You can use the camera’s built-in monitor screen to view images after you record them. NOTE • 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 zoom 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 × 1200-pixel UXGA size 1280 × 960-pixel SXGA size 640 × 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 [ ].
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 × 480 pixels cannot be resized. • An image recorded using the 2816 × 1872 (3:2) pixel size cannot be resized. • A Movie mode image 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 4. Use the zoom controller to make the cropping IMPORTANT! boundary larger or smaller. • 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 × 480 size image, you cannot change the size of the cropping boundary at all. • An image recorded using the 2816 × 1872 (3:2) pixel size cannot be cropped.
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. Each day shows the first image recorded on that day, which makes it easy to find the image you want. 1. Display the 9-image view. 2. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and Selection boundary 1. In the PLAY mode, press [ ] ( [ ] to move the selection boundary up, down, left, or right until it is located at the image you want to view. ). 2.
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 Slideshow Slideshow 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] or [DISP].
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. • Pressing [ ] during a slideshow will scroll to the previous image, while [ ] scrolls to the next image. • When the slideshow comes to a movie file, it plays the movie once and advances to the next file.
PLAYBACK To specify the slideshow images ■ Selecting a Single Image for a Slideshow 1. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Images”, and then When you select “One image” as the slideshow type, the slideshow 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 5. After you are finished configuring settings, Rotating the Display Image press [MENU] to exit the setting screen. 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. IMPORTANT! • You cannot rotate an image that is protected. To rotate such an image, first unprotect it.
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.
DELETING FILES DELETING FILES You can delete a single file, or you can delete all files currently in memory. Deleting a Single File 1. In the PLAY mode, IMPORTANT! press [ ] ( • 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. 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. Press [SET] to delete all the files. • The message “There are no files.
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 store the files you want in the camera’s built-in memory. 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. File 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 124). 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 Using the FAVORITE Folder You can copy scenery shots, photos of your family, or other special images from a file storage folder (page 174) to the FAVORITE folder in built-in memory (page 174). Images in the FAVORITE folder are not displayed during normal playback, so it helps to keep your personal image private as you carry them around. FAVORITE folder images are not deleted when you change memory cards, so you can always keep them on hand. 1.
FILE MANAGEMENT 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to NOTE select “Save”, and then press [SET]. • Copying an image file with the above procedure creates a 320 × 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 To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and then press [ ]. then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Show”, and then 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Show”, and then press [SET]. 4. Press [ ] ( press [SET]. 4. Press [ ] ( ). 5.
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 126). 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Beep”, and [MENU]. then press [ ]. 2.
OTHER SETTINGS IMPORTANT! Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen • You can select any one of the following types of image as the startup image. — The camera’s built-in startup image — A snapshot you recorded with the camera — A movie you recorded with the camera, whose file size is smaller than the amount of unused built-in memory available • The snapshot image or movie that you select as the startup image is stored in the camera’s built-in memory.
OTHER SETTINGS 3. Change the name of the file to one of the Configuring Power Down Image Settings following. With the power down image feature, you can configure the camera so a specific image stored in camera image memory appears whenever you turn off power. You can specify a snapshot or a movie as the power down image. Snapshot Image: ENDING.JPG Movie Image: ENDING.AVI • You do not need to input the file name extension (JPG or AVI) if your computer is configured to hide file name extensions.
OTHER SETTINGS ■ To disable the power down image feature IMPORTANT! • 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 (page 145).
OTHER SETTINGS 5. Press [DISP]. Using the Alarm • You could press [SET] in place of [DISP] if you want to configure the alarm without an image. You can configure up to three alarms that cause the camera to beep and display a specified image at the time you specify. • You can configure up to three alarms, named “Alarm 1”, “Alarm 2”, and “Alarm 3”. 6. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the scene you want to appear at the alarm time, and then press [SET]. To set an alarm 7.
OTHER SETTINGS Stopping the Alarm Setting the Clock 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. Use the procedures in this section to select a Home Time Zone, and to change its date and time settings.
OTHER SETTINGS 6. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the city you want, To select your Home Time zone and then press [SET]. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press 7. After selecting the city you want, press [SET] [MENU]. to register its zone as your Home Time zone. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”, and then press [ ]. • This displays the current World Time zone. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Home”, and then press [ ]. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “City”, and then press [ ]. 5.
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]. Summer time is used in some geographical areas to advance the current time setting by one hour during the summer months. • Use of summer time depends on the local customs and laws. • This displays the current time in the city you select. 7. When the setting is the way you want, press 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [SET] to apply it and exit the setting screen.
OTHER SETTINGS 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the summer time Changing the Display Language (DST) setting you want. To do this: Select this: Advance the current time setting by one hour On Display the current time as-is Off You can use the following procedure to select one of ten languages as the display language. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Language”, 6. After the setting is the way you want, press and then press [ ]. [SET].
OTHER SETTINGS • Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT) causes the camera to see the computer as an external storage device. Use this setting for normal transfer of images from the camera to a computer (using the bundled Photo Loader application). • PTP (PictBridge) simplifies the transfer of image data to the connected device.
OTHER SETTINGS Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ Power On/Off Functions IMPORTANT! ] (PLAY) • 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 [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) so power turns on 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. Slide the card all the way in until you hear it click securely into place. 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 To format 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 specific 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. 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. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Copy”, and then press [SET].
PRINTING IMAGES PRINTING IMAGES ■ Printing with a Computer A digital camera provides you with a variety of different ways to print the images it records. The three main printing methods are described below. Use the method that best suits your needs. Windows Users The camera comes bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands applications (page 186), which can be installed on a Windows computer for image transfer, management, and printing.
PRINTING IMAGES Macintosh Users The camera comes bundled with Photo Loader for the Macintosh, which can be installed for image transfer and management, but not for printing. Use commercially available software for printing with a Macintosh. For more information, see “Viewing Images on a Computer” (page 162) and “Installing the Software from the CD-ROM” (page 185).
PRINTING IMAGES 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 12 1 is displayed. indicates that date stamping is turned on.
PRINTING IMAGES 5. To turn on date stamping for the prints, press To configure print settings for all images [DISP] so 12 1 is displayed. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. • 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF”, and • To turn off date stamping for the prints, press [DISP] so is not displayed. 12 1 indicates that date stamping is turned on. 12 1 then press [ ]. 6. After all the settings are the way you want, 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All images”, and press [SET] to apply them.
PRINTING IMAGES To print a single image Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT, and perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls. DPOF support (page 153) also lets you specify which images you want to print and how many copies of each should be printed. • PictBridge is a standard established by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA).
PRINTING IMAGES 4. Connect the optionally available AC adaptor 6. Turn on the printer. to the camera. 7. Load paper for printing the images into the • If you are using batteries to power the camera, check to make sure that the batteries are fully charged. printer. • Note that the camera does not draw any power over the USB cable. 8. Press the camera’s power button. • This displays the print menu on the camera’s monitor screen. USB USB 9. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Paper Size”, and then press [ ].
PRINTING IMAGES 10. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the paper size you 12. On the camera’s monitor screen, use [ ] and want to use for printing, and then press [SET]. [ ] to select “Print”, and then press [SET]. • The following are the print sizes that are available. 3.5˝ × 5˝ 5˝ × 7˝ A4 4˝ × 6˝ By Printer • This starts printing and displays the message “Busy.... Please wait...” on the monitor screen. The message will disappear after a short while, even though printing is still being performed.
PRINTING IMAGES 5. To print again, repeat the above from step 3. To print a group of images • A message appears on the monitor screen, followed by the DPOF setting screen (page 154), if there are no DPOF settings currently configured on the camera to control the printing operation. If this happens, configure the required DPOF settings and then try printing again. 1. Use the DPOF procedure on page 153 to specify the images in file memory that you want to print. 2.
PRINTING IMAGES Printing Precautions PRINT Image Matching III • 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 PictBridge and 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.
PRINTING IMAGES Exif Print 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 2.2, files include a wide range of shooting condition information that can be interpreted by an Exif Print printer to produce betterlooking prints. IMPORTANT! • Information about the availability of Exif Print compatible printer models can be obtained from each printer manufacturer.
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 XP. • Low battery power can cause the camera to power down suddenly during data communication. Use of the special AC adaptor is recommended to power the camera during data communication. • If you want to transfer files from the camera’s built-in memory to a computer, make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera before you connect the USB cable.
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 batteries are fully charged. 5.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 7. Turn on the camera, and then press [MENU]. 10. Turn off the camera, and connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the camera and your computer’s USB port. • It makes no difference whether the camera is in the REC mode or PLAY mode. 8. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press [ ]. USB port USB cable (bundled) Connector (Mini-B) 9. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT)”, and then press [SET].
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 11. Turn on the camera. 12. On your computer, double-click “My Computer”. • 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. • If you are running Windows XP, click [Start] and then [My Computer]. 13. Double-click “Removable Disk”.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER ■ Windows 98, 2000, Me IMPORTANT! 1. In the camera’s file memory (Removable Disk), rightclick the “Dcim” folder. • 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.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER USB Connection Precautions Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer • 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. The following are the general steps for viewing and copying files from a Macintosh.
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, and then press [MENU]. 5. Turn off the camera, and connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the camera and your computer’s USB port. • It makes no difference whether the camera is in the REC mode or PLAY mode. 3. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press [ ]. USB port USB cable (bundled) Connector (Mini-B) 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT)”, and then press [SET].
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 6. Turn on the camera. IMPORTANT! • Never use your computer to edit, delete, move, or rename images stored in the camera’s 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 large error in the number of images value displayed by the camera. Always copy images to your computer before performing any edit, delete, move, or rename operation.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER USB Connection Precautions Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer • 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. The following are the operations you can perform while there is a USB connection between your camera and computer.
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. Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer The procedures in this section describe how to transfer images from the camera to your computer using a memory card. Using a Computer with a Built-in SD Memory Card Slot Insert the SD memory card directly into the slot.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Memory Folder Structure 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. ■ Folder Structure DCIM (DCIM Folder) 100CASIO CIMG0001.JPG CIMG0002.AVI (Storage folder) (Image file) (Movie file) ... DCF Protocol 101CASIO 102CASIO (Storage folder) (Storage folder) ...
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 this 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 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, IMPORTANT! select “Create Album”, and then press [ ]. • Never open the battery compartment 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.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Selecting an Album Layout Configuring Detailed Album Settings You can select from among 10 different display layouts for an album. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Create Album”, 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. and then press [ ]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Create Album”, 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Set Up”, and then and then press [ ]. press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Layout”. 4.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ Background Color ■ Image Use You can specify white, black, or gray as the color of the album background using the procedure under “Configuring Detailed Album Settings”. 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. ■ Album Type There are two album types: “Normal” and “Index/Info”.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ Auto Album Creation On/Off NOTE • 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. This setting controls whether an album is created automatically whenever you turn off the camera.
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 179, 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 NOTE 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. • Album contents (titles, comments, etc.) cannot be edited on the camera.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER To delete an album Installing the Software from the CD-ROM Your digital camera comes bundled with useful applications for using it in combination with a computer. Install the applications you need on your computer. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Create Album”, and then press [ ]. About the bundled CD-ROM 3.
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. Photo Loader (for Windows/Macintosh) This application automatically transfers image files from the camera to your computer.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Macintosh Computer System Requirements Computer system requirements depend on each of the applications, as described below. Photo Loader Windows USB Driver* OS 1 XP*2/2000/Me/ 98 Photo Loader Photohands XP/2000/Me/98 XP/2000/Me/98 Memory – At least 16MB At least 64MB HD – At least 7MB At least 10MB OS 9 Memory At least 32MB HD At least 3MB • USB connection is supported on a Macintosh running OS 9, 10.1, 10.2, or 10.3.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows • For details about Windows minimum system requirements, see the “Readme” file on the CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) that comes bundled with the camera. • For details about Macintosh minimum system requirements, use a Web browser application to read the contents of the “readme” file on the CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) that comes bundled with the camera.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Getting Started Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File 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. 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. • The menu application may not start up automatically on some computers.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Installing an Application Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 1. Click the “Install” button for the application 1. In the “Manual” area, click the name of the you want to install. manual you want to read. 2. Follow the instructions that appear on your IMPORTANT! computer screen. • You need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to read user documentation files.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER User Registration Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh 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. Use the procedures in this section to install the software from the bundled CD-ROM to your computer. 1. Click the “Register” button. Installing Software • This starts up your Web browser and accesses the user registration website.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) • 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 view the Photo Loader user’s guide 1. On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder. 2. Open the “Photo Loader” folder and then open the “English” folder. 3. Open “PhotoLoader_english”. ■ To register as a camera user Internet registration only is supported. Visit the following CASIO website to register: http://world.casio.
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.
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 Storing image Storing movie data / processing Pattern 1 Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Pattern 2 Memory card problem / Memory card is unformatted. / BESTSHOT setup cannot be registered.
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 39). 2) Charge the batteries (page 34). 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 73). 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 76).
APPENDIX Symptom Image Recording Playback Other Possible Cause Action 1) You are using the Manual Focus Mode and have not focused the image. 2) You are trying to use the Macro Mode ( ) when shooting a scenery or portrait shot. 3) You are trying to use Auto Focus or the Infinity Mode ( ) when shooting a close-up shot. 1) Focus the image (page 76). Recorded images are not saved in memory. 1) Camera powers down before the save operation is complete.
APPENDIX Symptom Monitor screen is off. Possible Cause 1) USB communication is in progress. Other 2) The monitor screen is turned off (in the REC mode). Cannot transfer files over a USB connection. 1) USB cable is not connected securely. 2) USB driver is not installed. 3) Camera is turned off. 202 Action 1) After confirming that the computer is not accessing camera memory, disconnect the USB cable. 2) Press [DISP] to turn on the monitor screen. 1) Check all connections.
APPENDIX If you have problems installing the USB driver... You may not be able to install the USB driver properly if you use the USB cable to connect the camera to a computer running Windows 98 before installing the USB driver from the bundled CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software), or if you have another type of driver installed. This will make it impossible for the computer to recognize the digital camera when it is connected. If this happens, you will need to re-install the camera’s USB driver.
APPENDIX Display Messages Alarm setting complete. This message appears after you change the alarm setting. Check connections! You are trying to print on the printer over an incompatible USB connection. Battery is low. The batteries are dead. The batteries are dead, so the recorded image could not be saved. Cannot correct image! Keystone correction cannot be performed for some reason. The image will be stored as-is, without correction (page 93). File could not be saved because battery is low.
APPENDIX Record Error Image compression could not be performed during image data storage for some reason. Record the image again. This function cannot You attempted to copy files from built-in memory to be used. a memory card loaded in the camera while there is no memory card in the camera (page 150). Replenish ink! The camera is in the Printer mode, and the printer is running low on ink or is out of ink. This function is not supported for this file. SYSTEM ERROR Your camera system is corrupted.
APPENDIX Approximate Memory Capacity and File sizes Specifications • Snapshots File Size (pixels) 2816 × 2112 Product ............................... Digital Camera Model .................................. QV-R61 2816 × 1872 (3:2) ■ Camera Functions Image Files Format Snapshots ....................... JPEG (Exif Ver.2.2); DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) 1.0 standard; DPOF compliant Movies ............................. AVI (Motion JPEG) 2048 × 1536 Recording Media ............... 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 .................. 6.00 million Imaging Element ................ 1/1.8-inch square pixel color CCD (Total pixels: 6.37 million) Shutter ................................
APPENDIX ■ Power Requirements Monitor Screen .................. 2.0-inch TFT color LCD 84,960 pixels (354 × 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 .... Built-in digital quartz clock Date and Time ..........
APPENDIX ■ Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride Batteries (HR-3U) (bundled) *1 Number of Shots (CIPA Standard) • 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 Voltage .................... 1.2 V 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 50).
